Thanks to all that came to Cantigny yesterday. We had fantastic weather and great company. I know this was a spur of the moment trip that we weren't expecting to take, we did however get a few things done. Another successful outing on the books. During the hike in the gardens we talked to a man from Elmhurst. We learned that he was awarded eagle in 1956. Afterward, during the history tour, I was talking to the guide and it turns out that he is an eagle scout from Naperville.....we seem to be everywhere!
Monday meeting
St. Charles Bowling alley 6p
This Monday to kick off our fall season we will be meeting over at the St. Charles bowling alley. When I talked to the receptionist at the bowling alley on Friday, she told me that the shoe rental for the evening was free and the rounds were 4.00. I believe we will be getting a few cub scout visitors as well as this will be an open house evening.
The evening will be from 6p - 8p at the alley. This is of course an everyone is invited event.
Saturday bike ride
I am still trying to acquire some information on this event. From what I have been able to gather next weekend October the 2nd we have been invited to do a 10 mile bike trip and orienteering course with with Mr. Brown, Vogel, Mrs. Romano, Bradley, Dominic and William.
For anyone who would like to go or if you need the requirements this would be a rather nice Saturday to do it.
I hope to have more information by Monday night.
Troop One Recharter
That time of year has come again when we have to put together our recharder for the next season. As of right now I am hoping that all of our members will be rejoining us for the 2022 season. We hope to have this paperwork in by mid October. If there are any concerns to what recharter fees will be please contact Joyce and she should be able to walk you through the details. The price for the year has gone up for both adults and youth. This is a rate hike on the national side and is not something that the troop is imposing. We are expecting another rate hike from national for the 22 - 23 season as well.
We all know that these are not the best of times and if any of our members need help with the cost of recharder please reach out to us and let us know.
Hunters Moon Camp-out
October 8th - 10th
The past is yours to savor at the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon. At this historic reenactment you can recapture 18th century life at Fort Ouiatenon (we- ott - non) the first fortified European outpost in what is now Indiana.
The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon is a re-creation of the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans which took place at Fort Ouiatenon, a fur-trading outpost in the mid – 1700s. It is held annually in early autumn on the banks of the Wabash River, four miles southwest of West Lafayette, Indiana.
I wanted to thank everyone that was able to come to Camp Kane for this weekend's event. Even though we haven't done a flag presentation in a few months the morning and afternoon ceremonies went off without a hitch and all of the reenactors were very impressed by what the boys did. Most of the reenactors that were there yesterday are former military or first responders. Taking something like a simple flag ceremony and making it special is a big deal these days.
Monday meeting
St. Mark's Church 7p
For this Monday's meeting we will be going over the details for the trip to Maquoketa Caves. I know that this camp-out falls on homecoming weekend. Although we might have a hard time getting the numbers together, If we can get at least five scouts together we can go. If not THERE WILL BE A PLAN B. We WILL be doing something this weekend scouting wise. It may be a spur of the moment kind of thing, but it will happen. Bring a plan B idea to the meeting just in case.
We will be having a meeting this week (tomorrow), right after our P.L.C Everything will be at the church so you won't have to go very far to make the next appointment
Monday Meeting P.L.C
St. Mark's Church, 6p
For this month's patrol leader council we will be going over the details for the upcoming September and October events and meetings. A major goal for us should be trying to get back to planning at least two or three months out in advance. Before 2020 we were doing excellent job with our calendar planning and up until now the month by month plans have been ok. We just need to bring it back to where we were prior to shutdown and we will be better off. This added foresight gives us the tools necessary to make sure that whatever we plan we can accomplish in a reasonable amount of time, with a reasonable amount of effort and in the right direction. Anyone and everyone is invited to the P.L.C
Special Monday meeting
St. Mark's Church, 7p
This Monday we will be learning about cast iron. What is cast iron? How do you care for it?? How was it made??? What can you use it for???? Why do we use it????? Hopefully all of the questions will be answered and you will have a better understanding of what cast iron is and how to care for it.
Committee meeting
St. Mark's Church, 7p
While the boys are learning about cast iron care the troop one committee will be having the monthly committee meeting at the church on the other side of the gym. This is an open invitation to all parents and family members and leaders associated with our troop. With a number of things coming up here are some of the topics we will be talking about
With fall finally upon us oui have a lot of new and interesting things coming up. Every Monday meeting from now until the end of the year, oui will be engaged in different activities. That is of course what oui will be doing in addition to our camp-outs or outings.
Monday Sept. 6 - No Meeting
OUI WILL NOT be holding a meeting this Monday.
Future forecast September 13th meeting - Cast Iron Care
Oui will be converting our plc next week into a special Monday meeting.
Oui will be going over how to properly care for and maintain cast iron.
• What is cast iron and how can can you make it last for a lifetime?
• How do you properly maintain it's condition
• What are the steps to make sure that you're pots, pans or ovens last.
Camp Kane Day -
Langum park, Sep - 19th, 10 - 3p.
As a result of the fantastic job that the boys did this past May, Camp Kane has asked us to assist them in their flag ceremony at this year's September event. The members of the cavalry organization were extremely impressed by how well the boys executed the flag ceremony this past Spring. They have specifically requested for for us to present the colors at this years September 18th event. If you are able to attend, these are considered service hours. Oui probably can throw in some requirements during the day. If I am not mistaken Oui have also been allowed by the city to fire off the cannons multiple times during the day. Even a few more times than last Spring.
Maquoketa Caves Trip -
September 24th - 26th
September is upon us and with it comes our September camp out. We'll be returning to Maquoketa Caves State Park in Iowa for this month's camp out. Oui will be staying at the same campground that Oui did the last time.
(Bellevue state park, Nelson unit)
21466 429th Ave, Bellevue, IA 52031
This is always an enjoyable camp-out especially in early fall when the weather is still favorable and not too cold and not too hot. The details are on the website. Please sign up and let's go have some fun spelunking this September.
