We’re going to have a photo slideshow at the Blue & Gold Banquet on February 27. If you’ve taken any photos of our Cub Scouts or Cub Scout events and would like to share them with the pack, please get them to me. If you have a large number of files, please put them on …
Our sleepover for the Planetarium is scheduled for the Friday March 18, 2011. Based on the responses I received at the pack meeting, this night will work best. I know this is short notice, but we need to get registered ASAP if we are to secure this date. So far I have approximately 20 scouts …
It’s our last pack meeting of the year, and I don’t want you to miss it. Here’s what’s going on. The Des Plaines Valley Council will have a DVD presentation about summer camping opportunities for 2011. In the past, the presentation has been given to us too late to take advantage of the discounts for …
Troop 24 has organized an outing to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois (about 1 hour travel from Riverside, just south of Joliet) so that we can participate in this year’s “Wreaths Across America” program. The wreath-laying tradition was started in 1992 with 4,000 wreaths and two people at Arlington National Cemetery. In 2006, …
Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone had a peaceful and restful break from school. In years past, we’ve collected and donated various items for families in Appalachia who can really use some help. Here is a list of items they’re looking for this year: Boy’s coats size 8-14 Men’s coats all sizes but small Women’s coats …
Thanks to all who came out tonight for our Bobcat ceremony and pack meeting. It means a lot to the boys to be recognized in front of their peers. Thanks for all the snacks and thank you also for your help in cleaning up tonight. The meeting started and ended on time and we have …
As mentioned by Mike Murphy at our pack meeting on Tuesday, Tom Sisulak is once again holding a “1,000 Tree Seed Planting Day.” This year, it’s Saturday November 13, starting around 10:30 AM at Riverside United Methodist Church (located at 82 Woodside, across from Hauser.) Tom Sisulak’s faith inspired him to begin “The 1,000 Tree …
Our monthly Pack meeting is Tuesday November 9 at 7:00PM at RPC. This month is our Bobcat ceremony, where we recognize our new scouts and their first achievement. We’ll start downstairs in the social hall, then will move upstairs into the Sanctuary for the ceremony. After the ceremony, we’ll head back downstairs for refreshments. Please …
Great job everyone on your popcorn sales so far this year. There are only a few days left until your orders and payment need to be turned in to your den leader. It’s not too late to pump up your sales a little bit. Many people who have already purchased from you are willing to …
The Scout Cabin camp out is my favorite camp out of the year. It’s a great introduction to camping for new scouts. It’s easy, low-key and close to home. We don’t schedule a lot of activities, but there is always something to do. In past years, the Cubmaster has guaranteed beautiful weather, and I’m going …
