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S.M.S for 11-20-22

Posted by swolfgram on Nov 21 2022 - 12:09am

Good evening everyone

And now the news for the farsighted!
Here's what's new this week.


No Monday meeting this Monday
We will not be having a meeting this Monday evening.  There are a few big updates in the Upcoming Events section so scroll down a bit to see what's new.

Troop Fundraising Opportunity
That's it! All done, popcorn and wreaths are closed!
If you still need to pick up your wreath or popcorn let us know.  The boys will be delivering them this week.
The jerky keeps going for a while so if you want some let me know.

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
https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/grades-9-1...

Upcoming events
Parade float assembly
Nov 25th 5p - 7p,   520 Monroe Ave STC

Supplies needed:

    zip ties
    garland
    6' artificial tree with stand
    10'-20' of twine
    multiple yards of wide ribbon
    2 solar spotlights
    1 spool of floral wire

Please contact Mrs. Romano andie.romano@gmail.com or Mr. Vogel victorcvogel@gmail.com to let us know what supplies you can bring. Snacks will be provided [all allergy friendly], as well as hot cocoa and coffee. 

Polar Patio
Nov 26th, 3p - 6p
Filling Station Pub & and Grill
Holiday Music, Hot Cocoa, Marshmallow Toasting, S'mores, Watching the St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade
and Serving our community with festive Evergreen Sales & Unique Troop1 TREASURES

Holiday Homecoming
Nov 26th, 4:45p - 7:30p
5:30 p.m. is the Electric Christmas Parade down Main Street with bands, parade floats, and a special guest, Santa Claus.
We may also be suprised by troop one's very own magic elf !

Yerkes Observatory Trip, (Major update for this event)
This past week we spoke to Bill Brownell, one of the board members at Yerkes Observatory.  He informed us that because the Yerkes foundation was doing work on the observatory we would not be able to stay in the building at this time.  We are looking for an alternative location to stay at.  There are a number of places that we have left messages with and are waiting to hear back from.  We will have more information this coming week

2022 Troop One Recognition dinner and Christmas party.                                                                                                           Dec - 19th - 6-8p, Baker Church.                                                                                                                                                        Let's share a meal and have some fun.
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, 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
https://caseyssafehaven.org
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.
 
News Around Town
Nothing new for this week.  If you know of anything going on in the tri-city area please let us know so we can talk about it.

In closing

Our Troop One email is exploremore1913@bsatroop.one

Remember to take a look at our website. (https://stcharles1.mytroop.us/front_page)

Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bsatroopone

The troop Discord, https://discord.gg/wsF8t9qa

Look us up on Twitter @BSATroopOne. 

Our YouTube page is https://youtube.com/channel/UCpxdyqWfxUXNE2T-o4zghNg

Our I.G is https://www.instagram.com/p/CinSl3MrhJz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Check there every now and then for updates.  As always if you have any questions let us know.

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S.M.S for 11-13-22

Posted by swolfgram on Nov 13 2022 - 8:15pm
Good evening everyone
 
This week we will be finishing up what we started at last week's elections.  Position assignments, position descriptions and putting together patrol meetings.  All this and more this coming Monday. 
 
Oh and did you know that winter is coming?
 
Monday P.L.C 11 - 14 - 22, 6 - 7p
St. Mark's Church
 
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at St.Mark's Church.  Every scout is invited.  As we still have some patrol work to be done from last week we ask that everyone attend so we can nail down the new patrol positions.
Topics of the P.L.C will include but not limited to
* Finalizing patrol assignments.
* Upcoming events and badges
* Leadership
* patrol updates
* Wants / needs
 

November committee meeting, 11 - 14 - 22, 7p

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S.M.S for 11-6-22

Posted by swolfgram on Nov 6 2022 - 11:42pm
Good evening everyone
 
Thank you to everyone that came out to the 2022 VFW fire vigil.  I received a number of thank you's from the other troops and some of the vets in attendance yesterday night.  The boys put up a good show and it paid off in the end.  Something of note from this past weekend.  We had one of the windiest outings I can remember.  Just to the south of us we had a radar indicated ef-0 tornado on saturday afternoon.  luckily none of it came up by us.  we got some footage of the rain as it slammed into us, I just hope it turned out ok enough to show.
 
We have some upcoming things for you to sink your teeth into.  So let's get on with it.
 
Monday special meeting - troop elections and city council meeting
St.Charles city hall, 2 Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174
 
This Monday the 7th will be our Fall Elections and city council meeting.  At 6pm we will be holding the elections for troop positions at city hall in St.Charles.  Every position is up for grabs.  We will be reviewing the obligations of each position making sure all expectations are fulfilled.  At 7pm we will be sitting in on the S.T.C city council meeting and leading their flag ceremony.  The troop will also be receiving a proclamation on behalf of Karl Asplund the founder of troop one.
 
Troop Fundraising Opportunity
That's it! All done, popcorn and wreaths are closed!
Thanks to everyone that sold this year.  The pick-up date will be on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th.
The jerky keeps going for a while so if you want some let me know.
 
Community Sales:
Sunday mornings at Baker Church "Baker Hall" 
**Wreath Sales ONLY divided between those who participate**
Popcorn & Meat Stick sales encouraged (profits-individual)
Coffee/Juice provided in the mornings
 
Helpers needed:
11/19 - 8am(ish)(*ALL Scouts Required/no sales divided*)
(Wreath Truck delivery time notification-11/18 late evening)
11/20 - 10am-10:45am (church delivery)
w/potentially more dates to come
 
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
TFC Training academy 2022
Between the fantastic instructors who lead Youth Training at Training Academy and the opportunity to work with other Scouting youth in Three Fires Council, this FREE* training for leadership positions within your Troop or Crew is second to none! Come to develop your leadership skills, learn to be a valued mentor to other Scouts with whom you work, and meet new friends, too!
 
Holiday Homecoming
Nov 26th, 5:30p - 8p
5:30 p.m. is the Electric Christmas Parade down Main Street with bands, parade floats, and a special guest, Santa Claus.
We may also be suprised by troop one's very own magic elf !
 
 
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, 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.
 
News Around Town
Nothing new for this week.  If you know of anything going on in the tri-city area please let us know so we can talk about it. 
 

In closing

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S.M.S for 10-30-22

Posted by swolfgram on Oct 30 2022 - 10:10pm
Good evening everyone
 
 
Darkness falls across the land the midnight hour is close at hand.
Creatures crawl in search of blood to terrorise y'alls neighborhood.
Whosoever shall be found without the soul for getting down. 
Must stand and face the hounds of hell and rot inside a corpse's shell. 
The foulest stench is in the air, the funk of forty-thousand years
and grizzly ghouls from every tomb are closing in to seal your doom.
Though you fight to stay alive your body starts to shiver.
For no mere mortal can resist the evil of
The weekly newsletter!
(evil laugh x 10)
 
Troop One Recharter 
That time of year has come again when we have to put together our recharder for the next season.  As of right now I am hoping that all of our members will be rejoining us for the 2023 season.  Please contact Nicole and let her know your intention for 23.  If you have not told us you will be leaving and we re-register you YOU WILL BE ON THE HOOK FOR PAYMENT.   
We have a few changes coming in the '23 season and we need your help to implement them.  We are much stronger with you than without you.
 
We all know that these are not the best of times and if any of our members need help with the cost of recharder please, reach out to us and let us know.
 
No Meeting on Monday
This Monday is Halloween and I know for a fact that if we had a meeting the kids would burn me an effigy.  Because of this we will not be holding a meeting on Monday night.  
 
 
Troop Fundraising Opportunity
THIS IS IT!! This is the final day's push for our wreath and popcorn fundraiser.  Please try and sell as much Popcorn and Wreaths as you can.  They are the way we fund the troop for a good portion of the year.
The jerky keeps going for a while so you can take your time on that one.
 
Community Sales:
Sunday mornings at Baker Church "Baker Hall" 
**Wreath Sales ONLY divided between those who participate**
Popcorn & Meat Stick sales encouraged (profits-individual)
Coffee/Juice provided in the mornings
 
Helpers needed:
11/19 - 8am(ish)(*ALL Scouts Required/no sales divided*)
(Wreath Truck delivery time notification-11/18 late evening)
11/20 - 10am-10:45am (church delivery)
w/potentially more dates to come
 
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
Batavia VFW fire vigil camp-out
Join Troop One, Six, Twelve, 21 and Forty Three at our VFW Fire Vigil Camp-out
 
Every November we come together to honor our veterans with a Forty Eight hour camp fire.and flag retirement ceremony.
It will be held on the field behind the Batavia VFW in Batavia IL on the 4th, 5th and 6th of November. The campfire will start at 6pm on Friday 11/4 and not be allowed to die out until Sunday 11/6  at 6am.  If any cub scouts wish to join us during the day Lunch and Dinner will be provided by the troops.
 
TFC Training academy 2022
Between the fantastic instructors who lead Youth Training at Training Academy and the opportunity to work with other Scouting youth in Three Fires Council, this FREE* training for leadership positions within your Troop or Crew is second to none! Come to develop your leadership skills, learn to be a valued mentor to other Scouts with whom you work, and meet new friends, too!
 
Holiday Homecoming
Nov 26th, 5:30p - 8p
5:30 p.m. is the Electric Christmas Parade down Main Street with bands, parade floats, and a special guest, Santa Claus.
We may also be suprised by troop one's very own magic elf !
 
 
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 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.
 
News Around Town
Nothing new for this week 
 

In closing

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S.M.S for 10-23-22

Posted by swolfgram on Oct 23 2022 - 7:25pm
Good evening everyone
 
 
Thank you to everyone that came this weekend to the camp-out and this afternoon to the trunk or treat event.  If you want to know how I made such amazing weather for us it was simply my scoutmaster magic.  That and a bit of darn good luck. (ok a lot of luck, but I did roll a 20 sided die and got a critical success)
 
Good stuff coming up so here we go
 
Troop One Recharter 
That time of year has come again when we have to put together our recharder for the next season.  As of right now I am hoping that all of our members will be rejoining us for the 2023 season.  Please contact Nicole and let her know your intention for 23.  If you have not told us you will be leaving and we re-register you YOU WILL BE ON THE HOOK FOR PAYMENT.   
We have a few changes coming in the '23 season and we need your help to implement them.  We are much stronger with you than without you.
 
We all know that these are not the best of times and if any of our members need help with the cost of recharder please, reach out to us and let us know.
 
Monday Meeting - November event prep 
Oct 24th 7p - 8:45, Veterans Center
311 n 2nd street
This Monday the primary objective will be to work on the details for the November camp-out.  Troop one is running the show this year and we need to finish scheduleing the day's events.  At 8p we will be joined by the four other troops to talk about the schedule and what we will be doing.  ALL SENIOR SCOUTS MUST BE AT THIS MEETING.  All other scouts can stay and participate if you want.
 
 
Troop Fundraising Opportunity
THIS IS IT!! This is the final two week push for our wreath and popcorn fundraiser.  Please try and sell as much Popcorn and Wreaths as you can.  They are the way we fund the troop for a good portion of the year.
The jerky keeps going for a while so you can take your time on that one.
 
Community Sales:
Sunday mornings at Baker Church "Baker Hall" 
**Wreath Sales ONLY divided between those who participate**
Popcorn & Meat Stick sales encouraged (profits-individual)
Coffee/Juice provided in the mornings
 
Helpers needed:
10/30 - 10am-10:45am
11/19 - 8am(ish)(*ALL Scouts Required/no sales divided*)
(Wreath Truck delivery time notification-11/18 late evening)
11/20 - 10am-10:45am (church delivery)
w/potentially more dates to come
 
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
Batavia VFW fire vigil camp-out
Join Troop One, Six, Twelve, 21 and Forty Three at our VFW Fire Vigil Camp-out
 
Every November we come together to honor our veterans with a Forty Eight hour camp fire.and flag retirement ceremony.
It will be held on the field behind the Batavia VFW in Batavia IL on the 4th, 5th and 6th of November. The campfire will start at 6pm on Friday 11/4 and not be allowed to die out until Sunday 11/6  at 6am.  If any cub scouts wish to join us during the day Lunch and Dinner will be provided by the troops.
 
TFC Training academy 2022
Between the fantastic instructors who lead Youth Training at Training Academy and the opportunity to work with other Scouting youth in Three Fires Council, this FREE* training for leadership positions within your Troop or Crew is second to none! Come to develop your leadership skills, learn to be a valued mentor to other Scouts with whom you work, and meet new friends, too!
 
Holiday Homecoming
Nov 26th, 5:30p - 8p
5:30 p.m. is the Electric Christmas Parade down Main Street with bands, parade floats, and a special guest, Santa Claus.
We may also be suprised by troop one's very own magic elf !
 
 
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 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.
 
News Around Town
Nothing new for this week 
 

In closing

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S.M.S for 10-16-22

Posted by swolfgram on Oct 16 2022 - 8:45pm

Good evening everyone

We have a lot to do this coming week and a lot to talk about.  I want to start off by letting everyone know that in this year's Scarecrow Fest our troop placed 3rd.  Our entry in the MEGA! category was a depiction of the flag raising on Iwo Jima.  The video can be seen on our facebook page.  Thank you to all that helped design it, set it up and take it down.  Next year we will take 1st so start planning now!  

Monday evening is not only our planning meeting for the Blackwell FP camp-out it is also the dinner with the vets service night.  Please go over to the website and sign up for both.  Everyone needs a service hour and a nice weekend camp-out wouldn't be too bad at this point either.
 
But first let's talk about...

Troop One Recharter
That time of year has come again when we have to put together our recharder for the next season.  As of right now I am hoping that all of our members will be rejoining us for the 2023 season.  Please contact Nicole and let her know your intention for 23.  If you have not told us you will be leaving and we re-register you YOU WILL BE ON THE HOOK FOR PAYMENT.   
We have a few changes coming in the '23 season and we need your help to implement them.  We are much stronger with you than without you.

We all know that these are not the best of times and if any of our members need help with the cost of recharder please, reach out to us and let us know.

Monday Dinner with the Veterans
Oct 17th 6p - 7p, Veterans Center
311 n 2nd street
The veterans center is hosting their monthly dinner with the veterans meal. We have been invited to help serve and afterwards join in a meal with the vets. Ever since St. Marks Church ended their community supper evening we have been looking for something to take the spot it once held. This is the perfect way to earn a service hour and get to know the veterans a bit better. Immediately following the dinner we will move into our meeting.

Class A for this one, you don't have to wear the badge sash.

Monday meeting - Camp-out prep
Oct 17th, 7:10 - 8:15p, St.Mark's Church
Because of Dinner with the Veterans we will have an abbreviated camp-out planning meeting. It will start directly following the service project at about 7:10.

Troop Fundraising Opportunity
Popcorn, Wreaths and Jerky sticks are all on sale.  Please try and sell as much Popcorn and Wreaths as you can.  They are the way we fund the troop for a good portion of the year.

Community Sales:
Sunday mornings at Baker Church "Baker Hall" and afternoon at Trunk-or-Treat
**Wreath Sales ONLY divided between those who participate**
Popcorn & Meat Stick sales encouraged (profits-individual)
Coffee/Juice provided in the mornings

Helpers needed:
10/23 - 10am-10:45am
10/23 - 2:30pm-5pm (Trunk-or-Treat)
10/30 - 10am-10:45am
11/19 - 8am(ish)(*ALL Scouts Required/no sales divided*)
(Wreath Truck delivery time notification-11/18 late evening)
11/20 - 10am-10:45am (church delivery)
w/potentially more dates to come

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
https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/grades-9-1...

Upcoming events
Blackwell Forest Preserve
Oct 21st - 23rd
Weekend camp-out at Blackwell, The Archery and orienteering merit badge will be held this weekend.

Batavia VFW fire vigil camp-out
Join Troop One, Six, Twelve and Forty Three at our VFW Fire Vigil Camp-out
 
Every November we come together to honor our veterans with a Forty Eight hour camp fire.and flag retirement ceremony.
It will be held on the field behind the Batavia VFW in Batavia IL on the 4th, 5th and 6th of November. The campfire will start at 6pm on Friday 11/4 and not be allowed to die out until Sunday 11/6  at 6am.  If any cub scouts wish to join us during the day Lunch and Dinner will be provided by the troops.

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 wishing to join you as a transferr 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 and Things To Do -
Casey’s Safe Haven
8N005 IL Rte 47, Maple Park, IL 60151
https://caseyssafehaven.org
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.

Baker Church - Trunk-or-Treet, Oct 23rd 3p - 4:30p
It's like Trick-or-Treat but out of the trunk of a car. It's a spook-tacular event!

Holiday Homecoming
5:30 p.m. is the Electric Christmas Parade down Main Street with bands, parade floats, and a special guest, Santa Claus.

In closing

Our Troop One email is exploremore1913@bsatroop.one

Remember to take a look at our website. (https://stcharles1.mytroop.us/front_page)

Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bsatroopone

Look us up on Twitter @BSATroopOne.  

Our YouTube page is https://youtube.com/channel/UCpxdyqWfxUXNE2T-o4zghNg

Our I.G is https://www.instagram.com/p/CinSl3MrhJz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Check there every now and then for updates.  As always if you have any questions let us know.

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