Key Takeaways from this Newsletter
- April 8 Parent/Scout Meeting-Cyber Training Summer Camp Note Location Change – Parish Office
- SVDP Food Drive - volunteers needed
- Easter Vigil Fire Thank You
- Upcoming Dates
- April 26-28 - Camping and Hiking Weekend
- Intro to Troop Leadership Skills
- Mystery Question
Hi everyone,
- Next Meeting – Monday, April 8 - 7:00-9:00 pm - School Hall - Parents and Scouts!
This is a very important meeting for our Troop – Scouts, parents, and Leaders.
We will have a Cyber Bullying presentation by Detective Elisabeth Hill of the Chicago Police Department. Every Scout and at least one parent should be present for this meeting. Detective Hill has a very compelling presentation about the dangers of cyber bullying. We have had cyber bullying within the Troop – within this band of brothers! That is unacceptable in Scouting! The leadership of the Troop is committed to eliminating all forms of bullying and to educating our Scouts about how to avoid this type of behavior or becoming a victim of it.
Following the cyber bullying presentation there will be an important session on summer camp. By the night of that meeting the Scouts should have decided what merit badges and activities they want to do at camp. Leaders will be signing up Scouts as soon as the registration website goes live next Saturday, April 13.
Lastly, we will distribute the Troop 965 Cell Phone/Electronic Devices Policy. The policy will take effect with the April 15 Troop meeting.
Class A uniforms for all Scouts and Leaders!
- St. Vincent DePaul Food Drive – Sunday, April 14 – Church – Volunteers Needed
The St. Vincent DePaul Food Drive will be held at St. Juliana next weekend during all the Masses. The St. Vincent DePaul Society is asking for assistance from Troop 965 with the loading of the truck that will take the donations to Catholic Charities. Scouts and Leaders are invited to arrive at Church at 11:15 am and assist with loading until about 12:30 pm.
- Easter Vigil Thank You
Thank you to the big group of Scouts, parents, and leaders who came out to help with the Easter Vigil Fire on Holy Saturday. Special thanks to Mr. Pete Stolarski for coordinating the Fire.
- Upcoming Troop Activities
- Mon, April 8 – Special Troop Meeting for Parents and Scouts – 7-9 pm
- Sat, April 13 – Leaders Complete Sign-Up for Summer Camp Badges and Activities
- Mon, April 15 – Regular Troop Meeting
- Mon, April 22 – Regular Troop Meeting – Prep for Starved Rock Weekend
- Mon, April 22 - Owasippe Deposit of $225 is Due
- Fri-Sun, April 26-28 – Tent Camping Weekend at Starved Rock
- Mon, April 29 – Troop Leadership Training #1 – 7-9 pm – Dinner included! (See below)
- Mon, May 6 – Troop Leadership Training #2 – 7-9 pm – Dinner included!
- Mon, May 13 – Troop Leadership Training #3 – 7-9 pm – Dinner included!
- Mon, May 13 – Final Summer Camp Payment of $225 Due at Troop Meeting to avoid late fees
- Mon, May 20 – Spring Court of Honor – 7-9 pm
- Mon, May 27 – No Troop Meeting – Memorial Day
- April 26-28 Backpacking Weekend – Starved Rock State Park – Camping and Hiking
We are all set for a weekend of camping and hiking at Starved Rock State Park. The Park has great hiking trails, seasonal waterfalls, canyons, and views of the Illinois River.
- Introduction to Troop Leadership Skills – April 29, May 6, 13 – 7-9 pm
We will begin the Introduction to Troop Leadership Skills training at the April 29 Troop meeting. Please note: The meeting will start at 7:00 sharp. Dinner will be served to the Troop at each of the three (April 29, May 6 and 13) training sessions!
- Mystery Question
I left my campsite and hiked south for 3 miles. Then I turned east and hiked for 3 miles. I then turned north and hiked for 3 miles; at which time I came upon a bear inside my tent eating my food! What color was the bear?
The first Scout to respond will win one Made in the USA authentic American dollar! Remember to copy a parent or your response will be invalidated and tossed into the virtual waste basket!
Mr. Pelrine
Scoutmaster, Troop 965
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