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S.M.S for 7-16-23

Posted by swolfgram on Jul 16 2023 - 10:59pm
Good evening, everyone. 
 
Look news! News? Yes news! Where? Here! When? Now!
 
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 17th    
Merit badge update and campout review  
Good Templar park
7p - 8:15p
 
I will have the full merit badge breakdown on Monday printed out for anyone attending the meeting. This will let you know what you still need and what you have done per badge. Our summer court of honor is August 28th, and we need to make sure you all have the time and space needed to finish up the badges and requirements in limbo. 
 
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
Commemorative Air Force
July 19th - 23rd 9 - 5
Look who's coming to town it's the commemorative air force. We are putting a small group together to go have some fun one afternoon and would like you to join in. Details at Monday's meeting. 

It began with a single plane. Lloyd Nolen and a small group of ex-service pilots from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas pooled their money to purchase a P-51 Mustang in 1957. They formed a loosely defined organization to share the pleasure and expense of maintaining the Mustang. A short while later, the group added a pair of F8F Bearcats to the P-51 Mustang. At this point, the mission of the CAF became clear: save an example of every aircraft that flew during World War II ~ a mission no one else was undertaking. What started as a hobby became an urgent objective to preserve history.

S.M.S for 7-23-23

Posted by swolfgram on Jul 23 2023 - 9:36pm
Good evening everyone!
 
First off, yes, I know the W.N.N. is late. I and a group from the troop were helping out at an American legion leadership ceremony at the vet's center and didn't get back till late. Now that you know the other side of the story here is all the news that's fit (or not) to print. 
 
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 24th    
Fish'in down by the river  
Mt.St.Mary park.
7p - 8:15p
 
The weather is going to be nice out tomorrow evening so why not go fishing in the fox. We will be meeting at Mt.St.Mary park in town and go fishing for the meeting. Something different I know but in the end something fun and relaxing in the waning days of July. 
 
We will be meeting by the tennis courts on the north side of the park. 
 
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
Fishing on a Monday
Depending on the weather we will be doing a fishing night on the river. 
 
Scout hike and evening trip 
Because of the nice weather we will be doing an evening hike on the 31st. This is biased on  course the weather. Mixing it up a bit this summer is something fresh and needed. 
 
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.

S.M.S for 7-24-22

Posted by swolfgram on Jul 24 2022 - 9:43pm

Good evening everyone 

 
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
 
Upcoming events 
Fox River canoe day trip
Aug, 20th 10a - 4p
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
 

In closing

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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