I hope everyone has recovered from our trip to summer camp and is ready to begin the 2nd half of our summer season with some good stories to tell and new found energy. Before I get too far into the letter I wanted to thank Andie, Dennis, Jake and Joe for coming up with us to spend time with the boys and being able to relax and unwind a bit.
Because we have a very busy latter half of the year coming up I am asking all families to send us a list of your son's unavailable dates. That's right we want to know when you CAN'T do something with the troop. That way we can better see when you can come with us to do something.
Monday Meeting
Post Summer Camp Review
7-25, Good Templar Park (Park side), 7p
This will be our 1st meeting coming off the summer camp. We will be doing a review of summer camp and everything that went along with it. Would you return to Ed Bryant next year? Should we try a new location? After that we will be working on finishing up some merit badges and seeing what there is left to finish up before our summer court of honor.
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 Forrest 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)
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
