There is an amendment to the invitation letter. We will be having the party in Wiley hall not Baker hall. Wiley is already set up for us and we have access to the kitchen.
Monday evening Dec 19th
2022 Troop One Recognition dinner and Christmas party. Dec - 19th - 6-8p, Baker Church.
Troop one invites you to our 2022 recognition dinner and end of year party. Join us for dinner, games, awards and a gift exchange. This year's party will be held at Baker Memorial UMC ( 307 Cedar Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174) In Wiley Hall (the second floor hall). We ask that all in attendance please bring a side and a small desert to pass around. The side should be able to feed 15ish people and the desert between 10-15ish. That way everyone can get a taste. The troop will be providing the main course. Please go to our website and let us know if we can expect you.
Gift exchange
For anyone participating in our gift exchange here are the ground rules
1. the gift should cost no more than 10.00 (excluding tax)
2. If you bring a gift you can choose one.
3. The gift can be anything you can think of. Something fun, serious, or strange. It just has to be appropriate.
4. and...No live animals please.
Cyber-Chip
EVERYONE needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
Help the scouts of pack 260 complete their swimming requirements.
Snowstar winter ski trip
Jan 13th-15th
9500 126th St W, Andalusia, IL 61232
Join troop one as we take a ski trip to Snowstar Winter Sports Park, (9500 126th St W, Andalusia, IL 61232) If we can get 15 people to come along to ski, Snowstar will give us a participant discount. The troop has rented the Algonquin Cabin at camp Loud Thunder to stay in for the weekend.
2023 Operation Cubscicle
Jan 21st, 9a - 4p
Camp Big Timber 37W955 Big Timber Rd, Elgin, IL 60124
Troop 1 has officially been asked to provide leadership (of the youth kind) to help this super fun annual tradition of Cub Scouts in Winter!
Recruiting New Members
If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout, or someone wishing to join you as a transfer from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.
News Around Town
Nothing new for this week. If you know of anything going on in the tri-city area please let us know so we can talk about it.
They say that a picture can say a thousand words. Attached to this letter is a picture that perfectly describes how our weekend went. My choice for it would be....Wild. We were the official guinea pigs for the Yerkes Astronomy badge program and to say it was cool would be an understatement. From the foundations of the building to the archive attic we got to see and do some very unique and special things. Even with the outside looking like pea soup on Saturday night the observatory was out of this world. (yes it's punny and yes I meant it)
Here is what's going on this week
Dinner with the Legion Veterans Hall, 311 n 2nd street Dec 12th 6p - 7p We will be trying something new this December. This Monday A.L.342 have their monthly meeting at the veterans hall. We as a troop have a chance to start a monthly meal with them just as we had been doing with the V.F.W. This may be a perfect time to start a new monthly event and add something new to our lineup in the new year
Monday Meeting Dec 12th Year end planning meeting Baker Church Dec 12th 7:10p - 8:15ish This December's year end planning meeting will be at 7:10p at Baker church. Please bring your best ideas to the meeting for what we can / will be doing in 2023.
Upcoming events / Meeting updates. 2022 Troop One Recognition dinner and Christmas party. Dec - 19th - 6-8p, Baker Church. Let's share a meal and have some fun.
And so very much more to come in 2023.
Recruiting New Members If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout, or someone wishing to join you as a transfer from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
Service with a purpose: Casey’s Safe Haven 8N005 IL Rte 47, Maple Park, IL 60151 https://caseyssafehaven.org Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.
News Around Town Nothing new for this week. If you know of anything going on in the tri-city area please let us know so we can talk about it.
Meetings, day trips, camp-outs, parties and next year planning. If you thought it was going to slow down as we wind up 2022 you better think again.
Here is what's going on this week
Monday Meeting Dec 5th
St. Mark's Church, 101 S 6th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
7p
This Monday we will be working on a few big topics:
#1. The agenda for this coming weekend at Yerkes Observatory.
#2. The details for the upcoming American Legion dinner.
#3. The 2023 calendar. Please bring ideas for the 2023 season. Day trips, meetings, outings, camp-outs the whole calendar is on the table.
Committee meeting Dec 5th
St. Mark's Church, 101 S 6th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
7p
There will be a Committee meeting this Monday at St.Mark's Church. We are requesting all committee members attend this meeting. We would also request all parents with an active scout attend this meeting.
Troop Fundraising (the cleanup)
That's it! All done, popcorn and wreaths are closed!
If you still have payment outstanding for wreaths or popcorn please bring it to Monday's meeting.
The jerky keeps going for a while so if you want some let me know.
Cyber-Chip
EVERYONE needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
Next weekend is stacking up to be a fun, full and fast paced weekend. We will be starting out from St.Charles at 8a from the clerk's office. ( 540 S Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174 ) We'll be going straight to the American Legion post in Delavan to drop off the gear and set up. (111 S 2nd St, Delavan, WI 53115) From there our day will begin,
The astronomy part of the program will begin on Saturday at 5p and end right around Sunday morning at 1a.
The kids would be able to almost fully complete the astronomy merit badge. If the weather permits.
Dinner with the Legion
Veterans Hall, 311 n 2nd street
Dec 12th 6p - 7p
We will be trying something new this December. On the second Monday of the month A.L.342 have their monthly meeting at the veterans hall. We as a troop have a chance to start a monthly meal with them just as we had been doing with the V.F.W. This may be a perfect time to start a new monthly event and add something new to our lineup in the new year
December P.L.C
Baker Church
Dec 12th 7:10p - 8:15ish
This December's P.L.C will be at 7:10p at Baker church
2022 Troop One Recognition dinner and Christmas party. Dec - 19th - 6-8p, Baker Church. Let's share a meal and have some fun.
I want to send out a tremendous thank you to everyone that helped build the parade float on Friday night and participated in the electric light parade and wreath sales yesterday. The float team looked fantastic and the sales team outperformed expectations. Clocking in at almost an hour and ten minutes it was one of the longest parades I can remember. All in all it was a good way to end the Thanksgiving weekend.
Now the news for the nearsighted reader.
Monday Meeting Nov 28th
7p - 8:15, Veterans Center, 311 n 2nd street
This Monday we will be deciding on a few upcoming camp-outs, meetings and the new patrol breakout sessions.
Troop Fundraising (the cleanup)
That's it! All done, popcorn and wreaths are closed!
If you still have payment outstanding for wreaths or popcorn please bring it to Monday's meeting.
If you are missing anything please let us know and we can see if we can get it to you.
The jerky keeps going for a while so if you want some let me know.
Cyber-Chip
EVERYONE needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
And now the news for the farsighted! Here's what's new this week.
No Monday meeting this Monday We will not be having a meeting this Monday evening. There are a few big updates in the Upcoming Events section so scroll down a bit to see what's new.
Troop Fundraising Opportunity That's it! All done, popcorn and wreaths are closed! If you still need to pick up your wreath or popcorn let us know. The boys will be delivering them this week. The jerky keeps going for a while so if you want some let me know.
Upcoming events Parade float assembly Nov 25th 5p - 7p, 520 Monroe Ave STC
Supplies needed:
zip ties garland 6' artificial tree with stand 10'-20' of twine multiple yards of wide ribbon 2 solar spotlights 1 spool of floral wire
Please contact Mrs. Romano andie.romano@gmail.com or Mr. Vogel victorcvogel@gmail.com to let us know what supplies you can bring. Snacks will be provided [all allergy friendly], as well as hot cocoa and coffee.
Polar Patio Nov 26th, 3p - 6p Filling Station Pub & and Grill Holiday Music, Hot Cocoa, Marshmallow Toasting, S'mores, Watching the St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade and Serving our community with festive Evergreen Sales & Unique Troop1 TREASURES
Holiday Homecoming Nov 26th, 4:45p - 7:30p 5:30 p.m. is the Electric Christmas Parade down Main Street with bands, parade floats, and a special guest, Santa Claus. We may also be suprised by troop one's very own magic elf !
Yerkes Observatory Trip, (Major update for this event) This past week we spoke to Bill Brownell, one of the board members at Yerkes Observatory. He informed us that because the Yerkes foundation was doing work on the observatory we would not be able to stay in the building at this time. We are looking for an alternative location to stay at. There are a number of places that we have left messages with and are waiting to hear back from. We will have more information this coming week
2022 Troop One Recognition dinner and Christmas party. Dec - 19th - 6-8p, Baker Church. Let's share a meal and have some fun. And so very much more to come down the line.
Recruiting New Members If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout, or someone wishing to join you as a transfer from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
Service with a purpose: Casey’s Safe Haven 8N005 IL Rte 47, Maple Park, IL 60151 https://caseyssafehaven.org Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.
News Around Town Nothing new for this week. If you know of anything going on in the tri-city area please let us know so we can talk about it.
This week we will be finishing up what we started at last week's elections. Position assignments, position descriptions and putting together patrol meetings. All this and more this coming Monday.
Oh and did you know that winter is coming?
Monday P.L.C 11 - 14 - 22, 6 - 7p
St. Mark's Church
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at St.Mark's Church. Every scout is invited. As we still have some patrol work to be done from last week we ask that everyone attend so we can nail down the new patrol positions.
Topics of the P.L.C will include but not limited to
