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S.M.S for 9-17-23

Posted by swolfgram on Sep 17 2023 - 7:47pm
Good evening everyone
 
If anyone thought that the last week around here was busy you haven't seen anything yet. Last week in our little town we had the Camp Kane ball, cub scout camp-out's, festival's and many end of summer gatherings. We aren't even halfway through the month and we got a lot more coming down the line. If you (like me) are scratching your head wondering just what is going to happen in the next week have no fear. 
 
THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER IS HERE!!!!!
 
This Monday Night: 
 
Troop Meeting
St. Marks church, 311 n 2nd street
Sep 18th, 7:00 - 8:15p
This Monday we will be working on the details for our upcoming trip to the Elroy-Sparta bike trail. It has been many years since the last time we were able to go up and enjoy the trail. We will be going over driving directions, the menu plan and logistics.
 
Weekend Camp-out:
Elroy-Sparta bike trail, Elroy Wisconsion
September 22nd to 24th, Friday 5:30p - Sunday 1:00p 
Join the troop and invite friends as we hike and ride the trail in Elroy Wisconsion. 
We will be starting off from the Veterans center at 5:30 on Friday the 22nd and arriving at the campground at around 8:30 that evening. 
We will be staying at the Pine View campground. 8053 W J St, Sparta, WI 54656
On this trip you can hike or cycle if you wish, it is up to the group. We suggest you bring a bike and if you choose to go on foot, you may.  
We will work on the menu and driving details after the opening. 
 
For more info and to see some pictures here is a link to the website. Elroy-Sparta State Trail | Wisconsin DNR
 
The troop Zelle
Need to pay the troop for something or get paid for something? We have a Zelle for that. @TRP1TREASURER
 
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 / Meeting updates. 
Monday meeting Sep 18th, Campout prep
 
Elroy - Sparta bike hike Sep 22nd - 24th. Elroy WI
Bike and or hike with us on a fun weekend on the trail. 
 
Monday meeting Sep 25th, Citizenship Merit badge.
 
Monday meeting Oct 2nd, P.L.C / Committee meeting
 
October 9th: Dinner with the vets: OCTOBER FEST FOOD! (no beer)
 
 Oct 9th: Scout-ober-fest. 
 
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.
 
Anderson Animal Shelter

For more than fifty years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community. We have been dedicated to creating positive connections between people and animals from day one because animals make us better!  Today, we place more than 4,000 pets into loving homes each year. Our innovative programs make the healing presence of animals available to seniors, veterans, and those in crisis.

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S.M.S for 9-10-23

Posted by swolfgram on Sep 10 2023 - 11:39pm
Good evening everyone
 
And here we go...
 
This Monday Night: 
 
Dinner with the Legion
Veterans Hall, 311 n 2nd street
Sep 11th 6p - 7p
Join the troop this month as we dine in with the American Legion at the veterans hall.
Help serve dinner and join in the fellowship. Set-up will begin at 5:45ish with dinner to follow at 6p.
 
Troop Meeting
St.Marks church, 311 n 2nd street
Sep 11th, 7:00 - 8:15p
As it may rain we will be going back to St.Marks and working on some scout skills. We have a few new members that need to get scout and what better thing to do on a rainy night than help them with their book work. 
 
The troop Zelle
Need to pay the troop for something or get paid for something? We have a Zelle for that. @TRP1TREASURER
 
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 / Meeting updates. 
Sep 11th dinner and meeting. 
Dinner with the vets and a meeting to follow. 
 
Monday meeting Sep 11th, Book work
 
Monday meeting Sep 18th, Campout prep
 
Elroy - Sparta bike hike Sep 22nd - 24th. Elroy WI
Bike and or hike with us on a fun weekend on the trail. 
 
Monday meeting Sep 25th, Merit badge.
 
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.
 
Anderson Animal Shelter

For more than fifty years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community. We have been dedicated to creating positive connections between people and animals from day one because animals make us better!  Today, we place more than 4,000 pets into loving homes each year. Our innovative programs make the healing presence of animals available to seniors, veterans, and those in crisis.

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S.M.S for 8-27-23

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 28 2023 - 10:51am
Good evening everyone
 
This Monday will be our Summer Court Of Honor. Come one come all as we congratulate our boys for all the hard work they have put in over the past months. Because we are having dinner we ask everyone to bring a dish to pass around with the group. The troop is making burgers.
 
This Monday Night: 
 
What: Troop Summer C.O.H
Where: Vet's Center 
Time: Aug 28th 7]6p - 8p(ish)
Join us as we congratulate the boys on their efforts.
 
The troop Zelle
Need to pay the troop for something or get paid for something? We have a Zelle for that. @TRP1TREASURER
 
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 / Meeting updates. 
Summer C.O.H 2023
Vets center, 6p - 8p.
Aug 28th, Meal, awards and fellowship.
 
No Monday Meeting on Labor Day 2023
We may be having a leaders meeting that night. 
 
Sep 11th dinner and meeting. 
 
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.
 
Anderson Animal Shelter

For more than fifty years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community. We have been dedicated to creating positive connections between people and animals from day one because animals make us better!  Today, we place more than 4,000 pets into loving homes each year. Our innovative programs make the healing presence of animals available to seniors, veterans, and those in crisis.

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S.M.S for 8-20-23

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 20 2023 - 9:57pm

Good evening everyone

If you think it's hot now just wait until you see how cool it's going to be at this year's Race Into Scouting! more on that in a bit. 

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S.M.S for 8-13-23

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 14 2023 - 12:34am

Good evening everyone

In this week's letter we are going over some end of summer reminders, upcoming things and popcorn and wreaths are just a few weeks away. All that being said, let's start with this. 

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S.M.S for 8-6-23

Posted by swolfgram on Aug 7 2023 - 12:59am
Good evening everyone!
 
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,
The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work,
The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck,
The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands,
The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown,
The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing,
Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,
The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly,
Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.
 
I hear America singing 
Walt Witman
 
August is here, let's get it going with some good vibes. 
 
Aug P.L.C meeting
8 - 7 - 23, 6 - 7:00p
Baker Church
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at Baker Church. We know it is the 3rd and some of you are probably out of town. If some of you are not gone come over to the church and let's see what we can get done this month.  
 
Topics of the P.L.C will include but not limited to
* Past / Upcoming events and badges
* Leadership
* Patrol updates
* How to advance scouts in a digital world. 
 
Aug committee meeting
8 - 7 - 23, 7 - 8:30p
Baker Church
The next committee meeting will be at Baker Church immediately following the p.l.c.  If you are a committee member or are a parent interested in troop business, please attend. We are searching for new members that can help staff a few areas of need for the troop.  The four areas that we are looking to staff are Fundraising, Activities, Service and Recruitment.  All four areas are vital to the troop.  Meetings of these four departments need not always meet on a Monday night and can bounce ideas via mail or phone.
 
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 / Meeting updates. 
August 7th P.L.C. 
Baker Church in the youth group room
 
August 7th Committee meeting.
In the youth group room following the P.L.C.
 
August 12th day trip.
Let's do something before school starts, golf, swim, hike, day trip, it's up to you
 
August 26th LeRoy Oakes forest preserve. 
8a - 5p Race Into Scouting
GET YOUR FUN STARTED! Helping out scouts having fun in a racing themed setting. 
 
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.
 
Anderson Animal Shelter

For more than fifty years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community. We have been dedicated to creating positive connections between people and animals from day one because animals make us better!  Today, we place more than 4,000 pets into loving homes each year. Our innovative programs make the healing presence of animals available to seniors, veterans, and those in crisis.

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