March 25, 2024 Newsletter

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- No Troop Meeting on March 25
- Easter Vigil Fire – Sat, Mar 30 – 6:30 pm – Church
- Next Troop Meeting - April 1 - 7-9 pm – School Hall
- Upcoming Dates
- April 8 Parent Meeting – Cyber Training and Summer Camp
- April 26-28 - Camping and Hiking Weekend
- Intro to Troop Leadership Skills
- Mystery Question

Hi everyone,

- Next Meeting – Monday, April 1- 7:00-9:00 pm - School Hall
Please note that there is NO meeting on March 25 because of Holy Week.

- Easter Vigil Fire – Saturday, March 30 – 6:30 pm
The Troop has been asked to set up the Easter Vigil fire prior to the Vigil Service on Saturday, March 30. It is a real honor to be asked to help with the start of the Vigil – one of the most sacred Masses in our faith. We need Scouts to arrive in front of the church at 6:30 to help set up and start the fire. Please wear your Class A uniform!
 
- Upcoming Troop Activities

• Mon, March 25 – No Troop Meeting – Holy Week
• Sat, March 30 – Easter Vigil Fire – 6:30 pm – Front of Church (See below)
• Mon, April 1 – Troop Meeting – 7-9 pm – School Hall
• Mon, April 8 – Special Troop Meeting for Parents and Scouts – 7-9 pm (See below)
• 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 $200 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 – Summer Camp Payment 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 8 Parent and Scout Meeting – 7-9 pm – Ahearn Center (Gym)
Parents and Scouts invited to join us promptly at 7:00 this night for a cyber-training presentation from Detective Elisabeth Hill of the Chicago Police Department. There will also be an important information session on summer camp. By the night of that meeting the Scouts will need to have decided what merit badges and activities they want to do at camp. 

- 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
Bobby’s mother has three children: Snap, Crackle, and ___? What is the third child’s name?

The first Scout to respond will win one genuine American dollar! Remember to copy a parent or your response will be invalidated and tossed into the virtual wastebasket!

See you at the Easter Vigil fire! Happy Easter!

Mr. Pelrine
Scoutmaster, Troop 965