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S.M.S for 7-3-22

Posted by swolfgram on Jul 4 2022 - 10:19am

Good evening everyone

 
Summer camp is almost here. Are you ready?  We have a lot to do this coming week and not a lot of time to do it.  We have to sort out the trailer, check out  equipment, make sure we have all the proper paperwork and talk about the travel logistics. 
If you are coming to camp, you must  come to the meeting this Wednesday evening. 
 
Now enough jibber jabber lets get on with it.
 
New Leadership in Troop One
As you may have seen in past weekly letters, we have been looking for a new Committee chair and Treasurer for the troop.  If you were wondering why you haven't seen any notes pertaining to the subject this past spring Nicole Polly and Dean Romano volunteered for the positions.  Many thanks to them for stepping up!  Over the past few weeks you may not have noticed anything different and that is a good thing.  That means that we did our job correctly and the transfer was as smooth as silk.  While they finish up the paperwork and get settled in, I would like to remind everyone to give them a BIG thank you next time you see them.  It takes great dedication to want to take up one of these three key positions.    
 
Monday Meeting
Final Summer Camp prep day
7-6,  Good Templar Park (Park side), 6p
This coming Wednesday will be our last meeting before summer camp.  It will be on Wednesday because Monday is the 4th. 
This will be a trailer cleaning and final prep day.  If you have any gear that needs to go in the trailer PLEASE BRING IT WITH YOU. This saves time in loading prior to departure. 
Also if you have any paperwork to turn in this will be the night to do it.  Medical forms and permission slips will be collected.  Please bring TWO (2) copies of each to turn in.
 
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 on the radar: 

2022 Summer camp

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S.M.S for 7-30-23

Posted by swolfgram on Jul 30 2023 - 10:55pm
Good evening, everyone. 
 
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
 
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
 
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
 
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
 
The road not taken
By Robert Frost
 
The troop Zelle
Need to pay the troop for something or get paid for something? We have a Zelle for that. @TRP1TREASURER
 
Monday meeting
July 31st    
Hike in the woods  
LeRoy Oakes Forest preserve
7p - 8:15p
This Monday if weather is permitting we will be taking a hike in LeRoy Oaks forest preserve.
Our meeting spot will be the Creek Bend nature center. (The parking lot)
 
Please remember to bring bug spray as I hear the ticks are rather mean this time of year.
 
National Night Out!
Tuesday Aug 1st
5p - 8:30
Kane County Sheriff's office (parking lot)
37w755 il-38 suite A
Join us as we participate in National Night Out! The troop will have a booth in the parking lot almost in the same spot as we did last year. The troop will be bringing our rope making machine and a bunch of rope (to make bigger pieces of rope with) If you can some please do. This is a recruitment opportunity so if you know anyone have them come by for some free swag.  
 
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. 
Scout hike and evening trip 
Because of the nice weather we will be doing an evening hike on the 31st. This is biased on weather. bring an umbrella if it rains.
 
National Night Out!
See details above
 
August 7th P.L.C. 
Baker Church in the youth group room
 
August 7th Committee meeting.
In the youth group room following the P.L.C.
 
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.
 
Anderson Animal Shelter

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.

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S.M.S for 7-31-22

Posted by swolfgram on Jul 31 2022 - 10:07pm

Good evening everyone 

 
Long day, too tired to quibble,  Please look on and read my rambles and scribble.  
 
Monday meeting
Trailer cleaning
5p - 8p,  The Romano's house
With the second half of the season coming up our trailers really need to be cleaned out, organized and refitted.  Because the kids are still off of school we hope to get this done asap.  We will be doing the shake down meeting at the Romano's house. (520 Monroe Ave Saint Charles)  Our main goal is to sort out the medium trailer.  
 
National night out.
Something fun to do on Tuesday evening
Mr. Wambangco will be running a scout table at NNO and needs some help.

The Scout table will be open on Tuesday August 2nd from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at 37W755 Rt. 38 in St. Charles.

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S.M.S for 7-9-23

Posted by swolfgram on Jul 9 2023 - 8:50pm
Good evening, everyone. 
 
The new news now for those needing to know new news. 
 
The troop Zelle
Need to pay the troop for something or get paid for something? We have a Zelle for that. @TRP1TREASURER
 
Monday meeting
July 10th    
Day planning and camp-out update.  
No vets dinner this month
7p - 8:15p
St.Mark's Church
In order to regroup from no one signing up for the week's events (except for the campout) we will be holding a meeting this week at our normal time at St.Mark's Church. I need to know what everyone is doing for the rest of the week and if I can count on anyone to attend. 
 
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. 
Day events and a camp-out
Go to the website and check it out. We got a ton of good stuff but you have to let me know if you want to do it. 
 
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.
 
Anderson Animal Shelter

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.

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S.M.S for 8 - 1

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 1 2021 - 8:58pm

Good evening everyone 

 
Some updates for the week and a few things to look forward to.
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S.M.S for 8 - 15

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 15 2021 - 9:53pm

Good evening everyone 

 
I would like to thank everyone that came out to this weekend's swimming and lifesaving merit badges.  The swimming and lifesaving merit badges are two of the more complex badges that a scout needs to get if he ever wants to reach eagle scout.  Everyone that was able to participate yesterday was able to walk away with an eagle required badge. 
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S.M.S for 8 - 22

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 22 2021 - 10:15pm

Good evening everyone 

 
Some new news to know
 
Summer court of honor 
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S.M.S for 8 - 29

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 29 2021 - 10:56pm

Good evening everyone 

 
New news for the week
 
Monday meeting 8 - 30
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S.M.S for 8 - 8

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 8 2021 - 9:16pm
Good evening everyone
 
This is the story of a news letter.  A newsletter so delicately placed together piece by piece with utmost care in every word,  every utterance that one can think of.....ya that's really what I do.
 
Lets get on with it.
 
2nd Monday P.L.C
For the August patrol leader's council meeting we will be meeting over at Saint Mark's Church.  The forecast is calling for some rain at the time our meeting will be held so better safe than sorry and just meet at the church.  Lightning is very unfriendly. There will be a lot of updates to go over and a lot of suggestions to hash out.  If you have any great ideas for meetings or day outings please bring any and all suggestions to Monday's PLC and we will see if we can't put them on the calendar.   Please always remember the only ones who can keep this troop going with interesting places in meeting ideas are the scouts.
 
2nd Monday C.M
There will be a plethora of topics for this Monday's Committee Meeting.  Popcorn and wreath sales, our new summer camp location, rechartering and plenty more.   If you are a parent or a member of the troop you are as always invited to sit down and join in.
 
 
Swimming and Lifesaving merit badge

If you have not earned the swimming or  lifesaving merit badge then next Saturday is the perfect time to do it.  For anyone who does not have the swimming badge you will be able to earn the badge that day. If you have already earned the swimming merit badge you can now earn the life saving merit badge.  It's the next challenge in the water arena.

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S.M.S for 8-13-23

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 14 2023 - 12:34am

Good evening everyone

In this week's letter we are going over some end of summer reminders, upcoming things and popcorn and wreaths are just a few weeks away. All that being said, let's start with this. 

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