Key Takeaways from this Newsletter (Read this IMMEDIATELY or the fleas of a thousand camels will infest your belly button!)
- Next Meeting – Aug 14 – Courtyard – 6:30 Start!
- Luke’s Eagle Project – This Saturday – August 12
- Superdawg Coupons at Church – August 12-13
- August 19 Canoe Float – RSVP by Aug 14!
- Superdawg Fundraiser – August 14-20
- September Camping Weekend – Sep 29-Oct 1
- Take a Hike Challenge
Hi everyone,
- Next Meeting – August 14 – School Courtyard – 6:30 START!!
This Monday is our Troop Open House. We will gather at 6:30 to set everything up. Please be on time and ready to help.
Do you have a friend who might be interested in Scouts? If so, invite him to stop by. We will have demonstrations for prospective Scouts and their parents on fire building, canoeing, setting up a tent, and other Scout skills. We will also have a Flag Retirement Ceremony that evening.
Class A uniforms for everyone!!
| - Luke’s Eagle Project – Saturday, August 12 – 9:00 am – St. Juliana School Come on out to help Luke with his Eagle project. The plan is to plant grass and flowers by the school flagpole on Touhy Avenue. Bring a pair of work gloves if you have some. This counts for service hours. |  |
- Superdawg Fundraiser – August 14-20 – Coupon Distribution at Weekend Masses
Here is the schedule for passing out Superdawg coupons at church this weekend.
Superdawg Coupon Distribution
August 12-13, 2023
Sat - 5:00 pm
Scouts Adults
Chris Z Adrian Perez
Louie Heather Swenson
Tom
Sun - 7:30 am
Ellis Joe Connolly
Aiden
Sun - 9:30 am
Paul Kelly Albanito
Nathaniel Colin Albanito
Brian Ralph Albanito
Jimmy
Sun - 11:00 am
Pauly Wayne Gulliford
Matteo Vic Ramirez
Jonah
Luke
If you don’t see your name on the schedule, let me know when you can help.
- Canoe Float on the Des Plaines River – Saturday, August 19 – YOU MUST RSVP!
We are going canoeing on the Des Plaines River in Lake County on August 19. If you are a parent who is interested in going, please let me know ASAP. We can always use help!
Scouts who haven’t passed the BSA Swim Test may go on this outing if they are accompanied by a parent. Call or email me if you have questions. We will meet at the Parish Offices at 8:00 am and expect to return to St. Juliana by 3:00.
There is no charge for this trip. We will launch from Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville and finish the trip at the Route 60 landing in Vernon Hills. The Troop will provide canoes, paddles, and PFDs.
Every paddler needs to bring:
The Des Plaines River in Lake County is clear and warm at this point in the summer. There are shallow sand bars where we can get out and cool off in the water – read water wars! The wildlife is abundant – ducks, geese, heron, deer, signs of beaver, and the rare eagle sighting.
You must pre-register for this outing. If you want to go, you must let me know via email by Monday, August 14. We need to make sure we have enough canoes, paddles, and PFDs. There will be no exceptions for late sign-ups.
- September Camping Weekend – September 29–October 1 – BSA Camp Betz
We will be camping with the Webelos Scouts of Pack 3965 at Camp Betz. We will be introducing the Webelos to Boy Scout camping and teaching them some outdoor skills – fire building, cooking, etc. The weekend will also provide opportunities for Boy Scouts to work on rank advancement.
The cost of the weekend is $40.00 per camper. The permission slip is available in the Resource Center.
- Upcoming Schedule
- Take a Hike Challenge!
Here is the schedule for passing out Superdawg coupons at church this weekend.
Superdawg Coupon Distribution
August 12-13, 2023
Sat - 5:00 pm
Scouts Adults
Chris Z Adrian Perez
Louie Heather Swenson
Tom
Sun - 7:30 am
Ellis Joe Connolly
Aiden
Sun - 9:30 am
Paul Kelly Albanito
Nathaniel Colin Albanito
Brian Ralph Albanito
Jimmy
Sun - 11:00 am
Pauly Wayne Gulliford
Matteo Vic Ramirez
Jonah
Luke
If you don’t see your name on the schedule, let me know when you can help.
- Canoe Float on the Des Plaines River – Saturday, August 19 – YOU MUST RSVP!
We are going canoeing on the Des Plaines River in Lake County on August 19. If you are a parent who is interested in going, please let me know ASAP. We can always use help!
Scouts who haven’t passed the BSA Swim Test may go on this outing if they are accompanied by a parent. Call or email me if you have questions. We will meet at the Parish Offices at 8:00 am and expect to return to St. Juliana by 3:00.
There is no charge for this trip. We will launch from Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville and finish the trip at the Route 60 landing in Vernon Hills. The Troop will provide canoes, paddles, and PFDs.
Every paddler needs to bring:
- personal water bottle filled with water
- sun protection – hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.
- personal lunch and snacks
- personal first aid kit – optional
- camera – optional
The Des Plaines River in Lake County is clear and warm at this point in the summer. There are shallow sand bars where we can get out and cool off in the water – read water wars! The wildlife is abundant – ducks, geese, heron, deer, signs of beaver, and the rare eagle sighting.
You must pre-register for this outing. If you want to go, you must let me know via email by Monday, August 14. We need to make sure we have enough canoes, paddles, and PFDs. There will be no exceptions for late sign-ups.
- September Camping Weekend – September 29–October 1 – BSA Camp Betz
We will be camping with the Webelos Scouts of Pack 3965 at Camp Betz. We will be introducing the Webelos to Boy Scout camping and teaching them some outdoor skills – fire building, cooking, etc. The weekend will also provide opportunities for Boy Scouts to work on rank advancement.
The cost of the weekend is $40.00 per camper. The permission slip is available in the Resource Center.
- Upcoming Schedule
- Saturday, August 12 – Luke’s Eagle Project - SJ School Flagpole – 9:00 am
- Sat-Sun, Aug 12-13 – Superdawg Coupons at Church
- Monday, August 14 – Troop Open House – 6:30 pm – School Courtyard
- Mon-Sun – August 14-20 – Superdawg Fundraiser
- Saturday, August 19 – Des Plaines River Canoe Outing
- Fri-Sun, September 29-October 1 – Tent Camping Weekend - Camp Betz
- Take a Hike Challenge!
It’s time! The Conservation Foundation is excited to partner with Edward-Elmhurst Health to bring you the Healthy Driven Take a Hike! Challenge. For eight weeks, from Sept. 1 to Oct. 27, rediscover the healthy benefits of being active and spending time outdoors. It’s a great opportunity for all ages — from kids to seniors — to exercise in the fresh air and learn cool stuff about nature while bonding with family and friends.
We’ll join other local community sponsors to bring you special programming and ideas to Elevate Your Hike each week!
Participation is free and easy with 3 simple steps:
*Must register individually to be eligible. Supplies are limited. Offer is valid while supplies last.
To learn more and sign up, visit EEHealth.org/TakeaHike.
If you have any questions, see Mr. Reese.
See you soon!
Mr. Pelrine
Scoutmaster, Troop 965
We’ll join other local community sponsors to bring you special programming and ideas to Elevate Your Hike each week!
Participation is free and easy with 3 simple steps:
- Sign up online at EEHealth.org/TakeaHike.
- Get out and hike from Sept. 1 to Oct. 27!
- Turn in the Take a Hike! Tracker with 6 completed hikes to earn the Take a Hike! Trail Blaze Award*.
*Must register individually to be eligible. Supplies are limited. Offer is valid while supplies last.
To learn more and sign up, visit EEHealth.org/TakeaHike.
If you have any questions, see Mr. Reese.
See you soon!
Mr. Pelrine
Scoutmaster, Troop 965
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