November 2018 www.troop969.com Vol. 42 No. 3 Calling all Troop 969 Scouts. NOVEMBER S CAMPOUT WILL BE Cycling Trek and More November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th WHERE: DEPART: RETURN: VAN PATTEN WOODS 15838 WEST ROUTE 173 WADSWORTH, IL 60083 FRIDAY 4:30PM Kolping SUNDAY 12pm WHAT TO BRING: STANDARD EQUIPMENT LIST Fishing poles and tackle Your bike, helmet, and daypack ****NO BMX BIKES ALLOWED*** COST: $35.00 PER PERSON Troop 969 will have many activities this weekend. Including cycling merit badge requirements, fishing, and working on scout related fundamentals.
Scoutmaster s Forum This past month Troop 969 hosted its annual Fall Kickoff Dinner. The Eric Marder Spirit of Scouting Award was awarded at the Fall Kickoff Dinner. This year the award was earned by Nicholas. This award was earned based on recommendations of the Scouts themselves, for service to the Troop. Nicholas is very active and has an unabashed enthusiasm for Scouting. Thank you Nicholas for all your efforts. I would like to thank Sabina Moore for all her work and long hours working on the video Year in Review that was viewed at the dinner. It was great to see the boys in action. November is a busy month, with Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Thank a Vet for their commitment, and find something to be thankful for. Share it with family and friends on Thanksgiving Day. And finally, don t forget to take advantage of the extra hour sleep on Sunday, November 4th as we set our clocks back one hour. Yours in Scouting, Mick Aleksic Scoutmaster JOKEMASTER S FORUM How many scouts does it take to screw in a light bulb? How many? None, they have already built the fire! WORLD S FINEST CHOCOLATE All World s Finest Chocolate money is now due. Please turn in your money as soon as possible to Mrs. Murrell. LAST CALL FOR 2018-2019 TROOP DUES If you still have not paid your 2018-2019 troop dues, they are now due. The fee for registered adults is $37 and $60 for scouts plus a minimum 30 pancakes breakfast tickets sold. Please have them paid by Monday, November 5 th. This is required if you expect to continue taking part in any troop activities, including the November campout to Van Patten Forest Woods. Registered adults must update your youth protection training to remain on the troop s charter. If you have any questions about your dues contact George VanDurme. ScoutBuck Update Up-to-date ScoutBuck balances are now available through the troop website: www.troop969.com/scoutbucks.pdf. If you have any questions about your scout buck balance, send a note to troop969@outlook.com. Sell that chocolate and pump up your scout buck balance! If you have anything you would like to contribute to the December issue of the Troop 969 Gazette, please submit by November 27 th to troop969@outlook.com
ORDER OF THE ARROW The Nachu Alluns chapter of the Order of the Arrow meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at St. John Lutheran Church at 7:30 pm. St. John Lutheran is located at Montrose and Milwaukee Aves. PARENTS AND SCOUTS Fact booklets and the calendar for the entire 2018-2019 scout year are available on the Troop website (www.troop969.com), under the information section, on the left side of the page. All Scouters and Scouts are to read and understand the information in the booklets, and turn in the signature pages. When in doubt, check it out. TROOP SERVICE PROJECT This year we will be doing Stockings For The Troops. Operation Support Our Troops- America was founded in 2003 and this year they are collecting donations to fill stockings that will help make the holidays brighter for our troops serving in harms way. If you would like to donate, please bring your donations to the meeting on November 12 th. All items must be individually wrapped or in individual packs. Slim Jims Twizzlers Snack cookies Chocolate Candy Bars Beef Jerkey Snack Nuts Rice Krispies Treats M&M s, Skittles, etc Granola Bars Trail Mix Oatmeal Bag Tootsie Rolls Hot Chocolate Life Savers Fruit Snacks Bag Holiday Candy Snack Crackers Dried Fruit Gum Bag Tootsie Pops/DumDums Jar or Can Nuts 16oz or less Pens, Mechanical Pencils Pop Tarts Sudoko Books Crossword Books Puzzle Books NEW Playing Cards Dental Floss AA Batteries Ziploc Bags, any size Chapstick itunes or Amazon Gift Cards ($10 increments) Beanie Babies
ADVANCEMENT UPDATE- November 1, 2018 Matthew B: Eagle: 2 Req d merit badges, 3 months position responsibility, project, participation Joey F: First Class: Needs GPS, weather, utility services, emergency plan, physical fitness, recycling plan, 3 service hours, internet safety, scout spirit Justin F: Eagle: Needs 1 req d merit badge, participation, project Sean G: First Class: Needs knots, lashings, GPS, canoe parts, watercraft, utility service, emergency action plan, 30 days fitness, environmental issues, meeting with local figure, recycling plan, 3 service hours, encourage new member Trevor H: Star: Needs 3 months position responsibility, 6 service hours, Cyber Chip Corey M: Boy Scout: Needs everything Jameson M: Boy Scout: Needs everything William M: Anthony P: First Class: Needs food/cooking skills, native plants, water rescue, environmental issues, meeting with local figure, recycling plan 3 service hours, encourage new member Star: Needs SMC/BOR Nicholas P: Life: Needs 2 months position responsibility, EDGE, participation Andres Q: Boy Scout: Needs everything Julian Q. Second Class: Needs first aid, knots, find direction, physical fitness, participation Aaron P: First Class: Needs leave no trace, lashings, camp gadget, GPS, plants, weather, safety afloat, kayak parts, body positioning watercraft, utility services, potable water, emergency action plan, fitness and plan, local figure, recycling plan, encourage new member, scout spirit. Matt R. Second Class: Needs 2 service hours Sean W: Life: Needs 1 month position responsibility, EDGE, participation Rank Advancement: 2 Second Class, 1 First Class Merit Badges: 1 Citizenship in the Community, 1 Citizenship in the Nation, 3 Citizenship in the World, 2 Emergency Preparedness, 1 Environmental Science, 3 Family Life, 1 First Aid, 3 Personal Fitness, 2 Swimming, 2 Archery, 1 Chess, 1 Climbing, 2 Digital Technology, 1 Energy, 2 Fire Safety, 1 Fishing, 2 Game Design, 2 Mammal Study, 1 Nature, 3 Oceanography, 2 Plumbing, 1 Programming, 1 Public Speaking, 2 Reptile and Amphibian Study, 2 Safety, 2 Traffic Safety, 3 Wilderness Survival
KICKOFF DINNER On Sunday October 14 th, Troop 969 held their annual fall kickoff dinner. Once the colors were presented, everyone then dined on chicken, beef, mostacioli and more. Towards the end of dinner, those present were treated to a slide presentation, which featured all the scouts at the various activities through the past scout year. A Court of Honor was then took place, in which all the scouts were recognized for awards earned since April, including merit badges, rank advancements and awards earned at Owasippe. The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of the Stan Konienzny and Eric Marder Spirit of Scouting Awards. Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. John Calhoun, who were this year s recipients of the Stan Konieczny Award, recognizing them for all the contributions they have made to scouting and to the troop. Congratulations also go to Nicholas, who was presented with the Eric Marder Spirit of Scouting Award. The scouts selected Nicholas for this honor for the example he shows of a scout exhibiting the spirit of scouting. The afternoon ended with refreshments and fellowship of all who attended.
CAMPOUT...November 2, 3 & 4, 2018 WHAT...Cycling Trek and More! WHERE...VanPatten Woods Wadsworth, IL DEPART... 2-Nov-2018 Kolping Parking Lot 4:30 PM RETURN... 4-Nov-2018 Approx 12 PM COST...$35.00 ** Scout Bucks CAN be used!! ** -------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT TO BRING... Class "A" Shirt to be worn to and from the campout Sleeping Bag (in a stuff sack), Sleeping Pad, Troop T-Shirt, 2-4 pr.socks, 1 to 2 pr pants 2 pr. underwear, 2 Shirts (short sleeve),1 or 2 shirts (Long Sleeve), 1 pr. shoes or boots, 1 or 2 pr. gyms,poncho or raincoat, 1 Jacket (Light), Sweater or Sweatshirt with hood, Small flashlight with extra batteries, Washcloth-Towel-Soap, Comb, Mess Kit (Knife-Fork-Spoon, Plate, Cup-the troop will not be providing any eating utensils), Medicine, Scout Handbook, Toothbrush-paste Plastic Bag for Dirty or wet clothes, Belt type water bottle Spending Money Nalgene Bottle, Day Pack OPTIONAL... Bike/Helmot, Fishing Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The permission slip/activity consent form can be found on the troop s website (www.troop969.com) under the Information button. The permission slip/activity consent form must be turned in with your money no later than October 29th. Your dues must also be paid by this time.