Here are a few quick updates for everyone in this week's letter.
Monday P.L.C 8 - 8 - 22, 6 - 7p
Baker Church, Cedar Street entrance
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at Baker Church. Every scout is invited.
Topics of the P.L.C will include but not limited to
* Upcoming events and badges
* Leadership
* patrol updates
* Wants / needs
May committee meeting, 6 - 11, 7p
The next committee meeting will be at Baker Church immediately following the p.l.c.
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
Because the school year would have just started and we would have just come off of summer camp we will be taking a relaxing trip up-and-down the Fox River. We have a few canoes we can use for a trip down to Batavia and back with a few stops along the way. We will be working on some swimming and boating exercises, safety afloat exercises and even the canoeing merit badge if anyone is interested.
Race into scouting
Aug, 27th 10a - 4p Leroy Oakes Forest preserve
This event is for Scouts of all ages. For Cub Scouts we will hold our Annual Cub Mobile Races form 10AM-4PM. There are three, 2 hour slots that dens, packs or individual Scouts can register for. Use the plans to make a Cub Mobile. There will be a couple of Cub Mobiles on hand for use by anyone. There will be other games and scavenger hunts for Scouts and kids of all ages to do before or after their racing.
This would also be an excellent opportunity to talk to some cub scouts.
Troop One Summer Court of Honor
Aug 29th, 6p - 8p
Good Templar Park ( if sun)
Baker Church (if rain)
Vets Center (wild card)
Join troop one as we honor our scouts and acknowledge their accomplishments over the past few months. The troop will be serving dinner and will provide all in attendance with the main course and drinks. If each family attending could please bring a side and a dessert that can feed 10 people each.
Order of the Arrow Call-out
Sep 9th - 11th
Camp Big Timber
For the scouts who were elected earlier this Spring you now have your chance to earn your order of the arrow ordeal membership. By camping under the stars, eating little food and performing service for the day you have the ability to join many of your fellow scouts in the order of the arrow.
Maquoketa Caves Campout
Sep 23rd - 25th
Come venture into the dark and go spelunking with troop one at Maquoketa Caves State Park. We will be staying at Bellevue State Park, 24668 US-52, Bellevue, IA 52031. This will be an open invitation camp-out. If you know anyone that is interested in scouting, ask them to come along.
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 crossover or someone transferring 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.
News Around Town -
Sculpture in the Park
A magnificent exhibition of original sculptures placed in beautiful Mt. St. Mary Park for visitors to view and enjoy. This display of public art is free to all. Presented by the St. Charles Park District and Park Foundation. More information: www.stcsculpture.org
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
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.
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.
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.
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
St.Marks church, 311 n 2nd street
Sep 11th, 7:00 - 8:15p
As it may rain we will be going back to St.Marks and working on some scout skills. We have a few new members that need to get scout and what better thing to do on a rainy night than help them with their book work.
The troop Zelle
Need to pay the troop for something or get paid for something? We have a Zelle for that. @TRP1TREASURER
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
Elroy - Sparta bike hike Sep 22nd - 24th. Elroy WI
Bike and or hike with us on a fun weekend on the trail.
Monday meeting Sep 25th, Merit 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.
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.
For more than fifty years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community. We have been dedicated to creating positive connections between people and animals from day one because animals make us better! Today, we place more than 4,000 pets into loving homes each year. Our innovative programs make the healing presence of animals available to seniors, veterans, and those in crisis.
I wanted to start this week's letter off by congratulating our three newest Order of the Arrow members. Anthony, Seth and Joey took part in the ordeal yesterday at Camp Big Timber. The effort that they put into earning their sashes and becoming members reflects highly on who they are and why they were nominated in the first place. Good job guys and welcome to the O.A
Monday P.L.C 9 - 12 - 22, 6 - 7p
Baker Church, Cedar Street entrance
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at Baker Church. Every scout is invited.
Topics of the P.L.C will include but not limited to
* Upcoming events and badges
* Leadership
* patrol updates
* Wants / needs
September committee meeting, 9 - 12, 7p
The next committee meeting will be at Baker Church immediately following the p.l.c.
Troop Fundraising Opportunity
Popcorn, Wreaths and Jerky sticks are all on sale. This Monday we will have a full wreath breakdown and 411.
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
Come venture into the dark and go spelunking with troop one at Maquoketa Caves State Park. We will be staying at Bellevue State Park, 24668 US-52, Bellevue, IA 52031. This will be an open invitation camp-out. If you know anyone that is interested in scouting, ask them to come along.
Merit Badge Monday - Citizenship in the Community - Part one
Oct 3rd 6p - 815p, St Mark's Church
If you need this badge or would like to help teach it now is the time to do it.
Scarecrow Fest
Oct 7th - 9th
This award-winning event features many unique handcrafted scarecrows on display throughout downtown St. Charles. Scarecrow Festival visitors can vote in the Scarecrow contest to help decide the winners in four categories: mechanical/mega, clubs, non-profits and schools, individuals and business. This event also features a family zone in Lincoln Park with live entertainment, a photo op area, scarecrow in a box, and Autumn on the Fox Arts and Crafts Show at Pottawatomie Park. Details at www.scarecrowfest.com. Stroll along downtown to admire the scarecrows and visit the businesses, which will offer deals, specials, and events.
Weekend camp-out at Blackwell, The Archery and orienteering merit badge will be held this weekend.
3rd annual night hike meeting
6:30 - 8:30p The Great Western trail
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 crossover or someone transferring 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.
News Around Town -
Saturday 9/17 – Constitution Day - service project
9am at Vet center for set up, 3pm for clean up for the day’s events. Includes 12pm ceremony at the Freedom Shrine, and a Freedom Walk. This all counts for service hours so get them while you can.
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.
If anyone thought that the last week around here was busy you haven't seen anything yet. Last week in our little town we had the Camp Kane ball, cub scout camp-out's, festival's and many end of summer gatherings. We aren't even halfway through the month and we got a lot more coming down the line. If you (like me) are scratching your head wondering just what is going to happen in the next week have no fear.
THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER IS HERE!!!!!
This Monday Night:
Troop Meeting
St. Marks church, 311 n 2nd street
Sep 18th, 7:00 - 8:15p
This Monday we will be working on the details for our upcoming trip to the Elroy-Sparta bike trail. It has been many years since the last time we were able to go up and enjoy the trail. We will be going over driving directions, the menu plan and logistics.
Weekend Camp-out:
Elroy-Sparta bike trail, Elroy Wisconsion
September 22nd to 24th, Friday 5:30p - Sunday 1:00p
Join the troop and invite friends as we hike and ride the trail in Elroy Wisconsion.
We will be starting off from the Veterans center at 5:30 on Friday the 22nd and arriving at the campground at around 8:30 that evening.
We will be staying at the Pine View campground. 8053 W J St, Sparta, WI 54656
On this trip you can hike or cycle if you wish, it is up to the group. We suggest you bring a bike and if you choose to go on foot, you may.
We will work on the menu and driving details after the opening.
Need to pay the troop for something or get paid for something? We have a Zelle for that. @TRP1TREASURER
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
Elroy - Sparta bike hike Sep 22nd - 24th. Elroy WI
Bike and or hike with us on a fun weekend on the trail.
Monday meeting Sep 25th, Citizenship Merit badge.
Monday meeting Oct 2nd, P.L.C / Committee meeting
October 9th: Dinner with the vets: OCTOBER FEST FOOD! (no beer)
Oct 9th: Scout-ober-fest.
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.
For more than fifty years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community. We have been dedicated to creating positive connections between people and animals from day one because animals make us better! Today, we place more than 4,000 pets into loving homes each year. Our innovative programs make the healing presence of animals available to seniors, veterans, and those in crisis.
A service project, meeting and a camp-out all this week on
The weekly newsletter!
Monday Dinner with the Veterans
Sep 19th 6p - 7p, Veterans Center
311 n 2nd street
The veterans center is hosting their monthly dinner with the veterans meal. We have been invited to help serve and afterwards join in a meal with the vets. Ever since St. Marks Church ended their community supper evening we have been looking for something to take the spot it once held. This is the perfect way to earn a service hour and get to know the veterans a bit better. Immediately following the dinner we will move into our meeting.
Class A for this one, you don't have to wear the badge sash.
Monday meeting - Camp-out prep
Sep 19th, 7:15 - 8:15p, St.Mark's Church
Because of Dinner with the Veterans we will have an abbreviated camp-out planning meeting. It will start directly following the service project at about 7:15.
Troop Fundraising Opportunity
Popcorn, Wreaths and Jerky sticks are all on sale. This Monday we will have the wreath prices and packets.
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
Come venture into the dark and go spelunking with troop one at Maquoketa Caves State Park. We will be staying at Bellevue State Park, 24668 US-52, Bellevue, IA 52031.
There were a few things that we didn't get to do last time we were out at the caves in 2019. With the weather looking a little bit better we hope to slip in a few extra places that you have probably never seen before. It is going to be a pleasant weekend.
This will be an open invitation camp-out. If you know anyone that is interested in scouting, ask them to come along.
Merit Badge Monday - Citizenship in the Community - Part one
Oct 3rd 6p - 815p, St Mark's Church
If you need this badge or would like to help teach it now is the time to do it.
Scarecrow Fest
Oct 7th - 9th
This award-winning event features many unique handcrafted scarecrows on display throughout downtown St. Charles. Scarecrow Festival visitors can vote in the Scarecrow contest to help decide the winners in four categories: mechanical/mega, clubs, non-profits and schools, individuals and business. This event also features a family zone in Lincoln Park with live entertainment, a photo op area, scarecrow in a box, and Autumn on the Fox Arts and Crafts Show at Pottawatomie Park. Details at www.scarecrowfest.com. Stroll along downtown to admire the scarecrows and visit the businesses, which will offer deals, specials, and events.
Weekend camp-out at Blackwell, The Archery and orienteering merit badge will be held this weekend.
3rd annual night hike meeting
6:30 - 8:30p The Great Western trail
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 crossover or someone transferring 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.
News Around Town -
Saturday 9/17 – Constitution Day - service project
9am at Vet center for set up, 3pm for clean up for the day’s events. Includes 12pm ceremony at the Freedom Shrine, and a Freedom Walk. This all counts for service hours so get them while you can.
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.
Yes it's late but we went camping this weekend and it was a long trip. Yes we do have a meeting tomorrow night and here is what we're doing.
This Monday Night:
Troop Meeting
Veterans Hall, 311 n 2nd street
Sep 24th, 7:00 - 8:15p
Merit badge monday is back! We'll be working on the citizenship merit badge.
The troop Zelle
Need to pay the troop for something or get paid for something? We have a Zelle for that. @TRP1TREASURER
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
October 9th: Dinner with the vets: OCTOBER FEST FOOD! (no beer)
Oct 9th: Scout-ober-fest.
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.
For more than fifty years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community. We have been dedicated to creating positive connections between people and animals from day one because animals make us better! Today, we place more than 4,000 pets into loving homes each year. Our innovative programs make the healing presence of animals available to seniors, veterans, and those in crisis.
