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S.M.S for 3-19-23

Posted by swolfgram on Mar 19 2023 - 8:58pm
Good evening everyone
 
In tonight's letter there is a boatload to go over and a lot of updates for everyone.   This one is a long one so let's get going
 
Troop One and troop 10 teaming up this season (update)
I received word from the leadership of troop 10 as to when they would be visiting us.  Monday April 10th is slated for our meeting with them.  They wanted to come to the vets dinner with us and hang around for the meeting afterwards.
 
Spring fundraisers
Mulch
Patrick at Midwest compost said that they would be happy to do another fundraiser with us this Spring. They want to set up a dealer portal for us on their website. All we would have to do is log on and do a little paperwork rather than going through any middlemen from the company.  This would still allow us to maintain the quick turnaround and profitability margin. I'm getting  Information and should have more news hopefully sometime this coming week.
 
Pancake breakfast with the Legion.
Jeff from the Legion asked if we would want to do a pancake breakfast on behalf of the Legion to help raise some money for the troop. We would hold the breakfast over at the veteran center and do the fundraiser in the name of the American Legion. The American Legion would technically be the ones making any money off of this event. They would then take any of the profits and donate them back to us. This would be a way to avoid the council middle man and allow us to do multiple events for the spring. 
 
They wanted to make sure it wasn't too far into May but far enough away that we can get the word out. A lot of the supplies would be donated but we still would need to get drinks and a few other things. I believe Jeff has the idea to do it on the 15th of April. We can push that back a little if needed.  I already have a few ideas for flyers and pricing.   At the bottom I attached a flyer from another troop that just recently did a breakfast. It gives a good feel for pricing.
 
Memorial Day breakfast
The Legion also wanted to do a fundraiser for the Memorial day pancake breakfast. The way they are setting this one up would be any group that helped with the breakfast would get a cut of the total ticket sales. %20 of the profit will go to the legion and their scholarship fund.  The rest will be split among any of the organizations helping out at the  breakfast.  Because we usually help out at the Memorial Day breakfast this one in particular is a no brainer. Next month we should have a bit more information.
 
Troop Meeting
St.Mark's Church
Mar 19th, 7:00 - 8:15p
We will be working on the first flag ceremony of the season.  If you have any flags that need to be retired please bring them to
Monday's meeting.
 
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
 
Upcoming events / Meeting updates.   
Monday Mar 27th field meeting?
We have a few options this year for anyone who is not going away for spring break.  The lead contender is the Theater badge followed by the Railroading badge.
 
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
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
With spring fast approaching there will be a ton of places that need and want help around town.  We will post it here when we come across any news. 
 

In closing

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S.M.S for 3-12-23

Posted by swolfgram on Mar 12 2023 - 9:22pm
Good evening everyone
 
Who is the wise guy that ordered the snow?  Come on now who did it?
 
Troop One and troop 10 teaming up this season
Last Wednesday Mr.Browne and Mr. Wolfgram had a meeting with three of the leaders from troop 10.  They discussed joining together on some of their meetings and outings for the spring and summer.  The end goal may be for troop 10 to merge with troop one and pull our resources together for the fall season.  Most of this is still up in the air as of now.  The idea does have a lot of promise.  Sometime in April we hope to be holding a few joint meetings or outings to see how things pan out
 
Dinner with the Legion
Veterans Hall, 311 n 2nd street
Mar 13th 6p - 7p
Join the troop this month as we dine in with the American Legion at the veterans hall.
Help serve dinner and join in the fellowship. Set-up will begin at 5:45ish with dinner to follow at 6p.
 
Troop Meeting
Veterans Hall, 311 n 2nd street
Mar 13th, 7:00 - 8:15p
This Monday we will be taking a night hike downtown St.Charles.  It has been a while since the last time we did this and with "spring" in the air this is the perfect time to get back outside.  Immediately following the dinner we will start the hike from the vet's hall and end back there too.
 
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
 
Upcoming events / Meeting updates.   
Monday Mar 27th field meeting?
We have a few options this year for anyone who is not going away for spring break.  The Theater badge, the Railroading badge and the Crime Prevention badge are just three of our options for Monday the 27th.
 
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
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
With spring fast approaching there will be a ton of places that need and want help around town.  We will post it here when we come across any news. 
 

In closing

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P.L.C. meeting minutes

Posted by swolfgram on Mar 6 2023 - 10:51pm

Meeting Hot Topics
Trip to Shedd Aquarium, How did it go?
Good: Got a badge almost done and a nice day.

Bad: A lot of walking

March Camp-out to ToMochichi, How did it go?

Good: Almost everything after 5pm

Bad: The mouse in the house running around

The 2023 St.Charles Saint Patrick's day parade, Mar 11th, 2:00p
The American legion wanted to know if we wanted to team up and march in the parade.
(handing out candy) line up is 1:30p

March meetings ideas
Mar 13th Dinner with the vets:  Pulled pork, coleslaw, cheesy mac, bbq

Mar 13th:  STC night hike

Mar 20th: Flag retirement

Mar 27th: (Spring break)  Who will be in town?  Ideas for a day-trip:

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S.M.S for 3-5-23

Posted by swolfgram on Mar 5 2023 - 11:03pm
Good evening everyone
 
Thank you to everyone that came up to the cabin this year.  Even with the bizarre weather reports we were getting we found an opening and made it a good weekend.  A little snow never hurt anyone and thankfully the amount predicted for us never materialized.  We have always been able to have a good time while we are there and this past weekend was no exception.
 
Mar P.L.C meeting
3 - 5 - 23, 6 - 7p
Baker Church
 
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at Baker Church.  If you are a patrol leader or of senior staff please attend.  Every scout is invited to caucus with their patrol. 
Topics of the P.L.C will include but not limited to
* Past / Upcoming events and badges
* Leadership
* patrol updates
* Summer camping events
 
Mar committee meeting
3 - 5 - 23, 7 - 8:30p
Baker Church
The next committee meeting will be at Baker Church immediately following the p.l.c.  If you are a Committee member or are a parent interested in troop business please attend. We are searching for new  members that can help staff a few areas of need for the troop.  The four areas that we are looking to staff are Fundraising, Activities, Service and Recruitment.  All four areas are vital to the troop.  Meetings of these four departments need not always meet on a Monday night and can bounce ideas via mail or phone. 
 
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
 
Upcoming events / Meeting updates.   
The 2023 St.Charles Saint Patrick's day parade.
Mar 11th, 2:00p
Thousands of people line Main Street to listen to award winning local marching bands, watch the elaborate and colorful floats, hear the melodic strains of the Celtic pipe bands, and everything St. Charles has to offer. The parade steps off at 2:00pm at 6th Street and continues down Main Street to conclude at 4th Avenue.
 
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
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
With spring fast approaching there will be a ton of places that need and want help around town.  We will post it here when we come across any news. 
 

In closing

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CAMP-OUT UPDATE!

Posted by swolfgram on Mar 3 2023 - 11:23am

Good morning everyone 

 
It seems as if we are again at the mercy of nature's unpredictability.  Tonight was supposed to be the 1st night of our camping trip but I am delaying that until early Saturday morning. The snowfall will be ending around 6p but the roads will still be a mess at that time.  The service road into the camp won't be cleared until early Saturday morning.  Even if we get to the camp safely we may not be able to access the cabin because of snowfall.  By holding off until the storm passes we should be able to safely make it to the cabin and enjoy the weekend.   
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S.M.S for 2-26-23

Posted by swolfgram on Feb 26 2023 - 11:12pm
Good evening everyone
 
For the first time in many years the troop ventured out to the Shedd Aquarium for a field meeting last Monday.  It went off without a hitch.  The boys all seemed to have a good time and nobody pushed Mr. Flolo into the shark tank. Just a day prior a few of the boys partook in a sledding opportunity that troop 80 had offered to us up in Wisconsin.  With no broken bones they returned with smiles and some good stories to share.  If all that was not enough Munhall elementary school held their first science fair in a few years to great success.  The kids all loved it and voted our station (shrinkie-dinks) the number one spot of the whole fair.  All in all this week in scouting was a productive experience.  
 
Troop Meeting
Feb 26th, 7p - 8:15p
The Vets Hall
311 n 2nd street
This week we will be prepping for our annual trip up to Gilberts to stay at the To-Mo-Chi-Chi lodge.
 
Leaders Meeting
Mar 1st, 7p - 9p
Location: T.B.D
The leaders of the troop will be holding a meeting to discuss how to better facilitate the boys in the spring season.
 
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
 
Upcoming events / Meeting updates.   
Tomochichi Knolls camp-out
Mar 3rd - 5th
40W095 Freeman Rd, Gilberts, IL 60136
Start the spring off with our annual trip to To-Mo
 
The 2023 St.Charles Saint Patrick's day parade.
Mar 11th, 2:00p
Thousands of people line Main Street to listen to award winning local marching bands, watch the elaborate and colorful floats, hear the melodic strains of the Celtic pipe bands, and everything St. Charles has to offer. The parade steps off at 2:00pm at 6th Street and continues down Main Street to conclude at 4th Avenue.
 
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
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
I'm working on something....hold please
 
In closing

Our Troop One email is exploremore1913@bsatroop.one

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