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Patrol Leaders Council (formerly Jr. Leaders) – Mr. Peraino
A meeting of the PLC will occur Tuesday at 7 pm in the Chapel prior to the regular troop meeting. We will get back to our normal meetings on the first Tuesday of the month beginning February 7. Permission forms for the Jr. Leaders training weekend at Hoover Outdoor Education Center should be turned in Tuesday. The training weekend is this coming weekend Jan 27-29. We will meet at the Library at 6:15 for a 6:30 departure. All newly elected Jr. Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Permission forms are to be turned into Mr. Meyers. Any questions contact Mr. Peraino.
Ski Trip – Feb. 10-12 –Mr. Meyers
Reminder – The February Ski trip permission form and payment is due at the January 24 troop meeting. If you have any question contact Mr. Meyers.
Snow Sports Merit Badge –Mr. Ruffo, Mrs. Berry
With snow finally on the ground and our annual ski/snowboard trip fast approaching, Mrs. Berry will once again be offering the snow sports merit badge to boys that are interested in getting started and to any boys that are already started and still need to finish up from a previous year. She will be at the January 24th meeting to go over criteria, meeting schedule and to let you know where to print the packets. Boys interested in doing the badge, but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Mr. Ruffo or Mrs. Berry [see January 22 Troop News email for her email address or contact the Web Site Team].
Attention: Current Life Scouts – Mr. Evans
At Life rank, a Scout used to receive a package of information about becoming an Eagle Scout…you may have received one. If you received materials as a Life Scout previously, discard them.
In 2011, handout packages were eliminated and the information was placed online. Those materials were recently changed and new materials developed. The new materials replace ALL former EAGLE applications and workbooks. As of January 1, 2012, Scouts are now required to use the new Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook and Eagle Scout Rank Application. In addition, you need to download three other documents — Letter to Life Scout, Eagle Scout Character Reference and Helpful Hints for Eagle Candidates — from the Three Fires Council website. For your convenience, a “Trail to Eagle” flyer detailing all this information as well as links to the new materials have been placed on our website. If you have any questions regarding these materials, please contact Troop 41 Eagle Mentor Mr Evans [see January 22 Troop News email for his email address or contact Web Site Team].
2012 Friends of Scouting Campaign – Mrs. Ruggiero
At the January 24th Troop Meeting, I plan on distributing the Friends of Scouting Pledge Cards, which need to be signed and returned (whether you choose to donate or not). Please ask your scout for this card so that it doesn’t vanish in the depths of his day pack.
Our unit, through the local council, receives many services that help insure the quality Scouting program your Scout enjoys. Through the Scouting program, our sons learn lifetime values while having fun with family and friends. Among the services provided are:
- Training for all adult leaders
- Liability and accident insurance coverage for all Scouts and adult leaders
- Camping and program facilities at Camp Big Timber, Camp Freeland Leslie, and the Scout Adventure Camp.
- A trained professional staff to provide support to unit leaders
- The Norris Service Center and the Deicke Scout Shop to provide “behind the scenes” support for advancement and record keeping.
The cost of delivering the Scouting program to more than 37,000 youth in the Three Fires Council is $150 per Scout. If you are able, please consider making a contribution to support the Scouting program.
Click on the following link to see some of the Council’s achievements since last year’s campaign. If you have any questions, contact Mrs Ruggiero.
NEW LEADERSHIP
The results of our December election for the 2012 scout leadership positions were announced at our troop meeting Tuesday. If you were not able to attend, here are the leadership results:
Senior Patrol Leader: Grant C
Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Mark M and Adam G
Troop Guides: John H, Nick V, Sean J and Marty M
Patrol Leaders: Marty K, Aaron R, Nick P, Toby C and Andrew E
Assistant Patrol Leaders: Jake H, Jake F, Will M, Ryan B and Michael H
Quartermasters: Will D and Connor B
The voting was very close on many of the positions, in some cases just a vote or two. Congratulations to these boys, we look forward to them leading us on many great adventures this year.
SKI TRIP – FEB 10-12
Now that we have some snow, it’s time for skiing. We will be heading back to Cascade Mountain, CFL, and Pizza Hut for our annual February campout. We will be staying in cabins at Camp Freeland Leslie, skiing on Saturday at Cascade and having dinner in downtown Portage. The cost for skiing & rental is $100, if you have your own equipment the cost is $75. New this year, we will offer tubing (in addition to skiing) for an additional $10. Click here for the forms. Forms and payment are due January 24th, space is limited. If you have any question contact Mr. Meyers.
URGENT APPEAL FOR PADS VOLUNTEER
We have just one volunteer to wash the PADS blankets for January and February, and none for the remaining dates of the year. We need two families to volunteer each month. Remember that we responded to your complaints by making the process easier and more flexible than ever. You can pick up the blankets any time from the Wednesday before the service date to the afternoon of the service date. It takes just two hours. All supplies are provided. Please consult your calendars right away and email Anne Hanley to sign up. The 2012 service dates (the Sunday by which the blankets need to be washed) are January 15, February 5, March 4, April 8, May 6, June 3, July 8, and August 5. [See 1/8/2012 Troop News email for Anne's address or contact the Web Site Team].
NEXT MEETING JANUARY 10th
Tuesday January 10th is the next troop meeting. Junior Leaders will meet at 7:00, Family Life Merit Badge will meet at 7:30, troop meeting starts at 7:45. Please remember to bring your 2012 registration form and fee if you haven’t done so yet.
2012 Eagle Court of Honor – January 8th
Please attend the January Court of Honor for our Eagle Scouts: Joseph L, Daniel M, and Benjamin P, which will be held on January, 8 at 2:00pm.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main St., Mahon Hall
*Please enter through the Hillside Av. entrance, on the north side of the building and take the elevator or stairs up to the second floor.
Any questions can be directed to either Mrs Schnell, Mr Motz, or Mrs Piper. See 1/2/2012 Troop News email for their contact information or contact the Web Site Team.
2012 PLANNING EVENT JANUARY 7th
This Saturday is our annual planning meeting. Meet at the Glen Ellyn Library at 9:15. Remember to bring the signed permission form and $10.00. Where should we be camping this year? Bring your ideas!
NEXT MEETING JANUARY 10th
Tuesday January 10th is the next troop meeting. Junior Leaders will meet at 7:00, Family Life Merit Badge will meet at 7:30, troop meeting starts at 7:45.
2012 REGISTRATION FORM DUE NOW – UPDATING DISTRIBUTION LIST – Ruggiero
The scouts are required to register every year with the troop, and now is the time to do it. The form is on the website. We are still missing registrations for 23 current scouts. We use the emails listed on the registration form to update the distribution list for troop news. The new distribution list will be effective January 31. We try to keep up-to-date with registered scouts and the emails addresses that go along with them. If you are receiving this email and no longer want to, please let us know. Likewise, if you would like an address added or changed, let us know.
2011 A YEAR IN REVIEW
It has been another great year for scouting and Troop 41. As scouting started a new century, Troop 41 started with all new leadership. Although Mr. Evans and Mr. Motz stepped down as leaders, they continue to be involved with the troop. Their guidance and wisdom has made for a seamless transition. We cannot thank them enough for their support. The troop continues without missing a beat. In fact, the troop grew to 70+ boys in 2011. Wow, that is amazing! Boys (and parents) make this troop a huge success, let the tradition continue for the next century.
We had a lot of fun on our campouts and outings during the year. We mixed things up right at the start by moving our ski trip to Cascade Mountain. We added a new campout at a Cope Course in WI which provided a physical challenge to both the boys and parents. We visited some of our favorite bi-annual places like Devil’s Lake, Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warren Dunes, and WI River. Of course, we cannot forget our annual treks to Camp Crown, Pratt’s Wayne, and Hoover. This year, we had over 50 boys spend the week at Owasippe. It was awesome! Finally, we had a group go on a high adventure trip to North Carolina to spend a week whitewater rafting, 5 different rivers. The boys finished the trip wanting more. Each campout provides an opportunity for advancement, team building, and learning how to deal with the uncontrollable (the weather). As the year progresses you see the boys growing and maturing. It really happens right in front of our eyes, it is amazing.
We saw six outstanding young men achieve Eagle rank, another handful start/complete their Eagle projects and many other scouts move along the advancement path. We saw some of our scouts turn 18 and move into the ASM role, while others moved on. We continued to give back to the community with service hours, helped on Eagle projects and raised funds with both our Pancake Breakfast and Greens/Popcorn fundraisers.
We had the help and support of many parents on campouts, fundraisers and as merit badge counselors. As 2011 closes, we have several committee members retiring after many years of involvement, most notably The McGee Family. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Troop 41 is where it’s at because of you (and all the parents, both active and retired). We had an outstanding group of scout leaders run the troop. We had A GREAT YEAR. 2012 looks to be even greater. Attendance and activity have been strong, and we have an enthusiasm that is contagious. We’ll soon have some new scout leaders, a batch of new Webelos joining and a year of new places to go and things to do.
Welcome to 2012!
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Meyers & Mr. Ruffo
Missing Merit Badge Binder
Toby C is missing his white 3 ring binder full of merit badges. It was misplaced at the church during our last troop meeting and we are hoping someone from the troop has it with them. If you have any information about this, please contact Toby [see 12/18 email for Toby’s address].
PADS Blanket Project Volunteers needed (Mrs Hanley)
Thanks to the families that volunteered to wash blankets in October, November, and December. I need more volunteers for the New Year! I need two families to volunteer for each month through June. The project is more flexible than ever! You can pick up the blankets anytime between Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon for the Sunday evening PADS needs. The Sunday dates (by when the blankets need to be washed) are January 15, February 5, March 4, April 8, May 6, and June 3. Check your calendars and then email me to sign up. Thanks in advance for your time!
Family Life Badge (Mrs Hanley)
Mrs. Hanley invites all scouts First Class and above to earn the Family Life badge. She will begin working with a new group at the January 10th meeting, as well as continuing to work with the scouts who are in the process of earning the badge. If you are interested, you can email her to request a work book and start working on some of the requirements right away! Winter break is a great time to start keeping track of your chores and to do a project for or with your family. Family Life meetings will be in the foyer outside Pilgrim Hall at 7:30.
Xtreme Trampoline Reminder
A reminder that tomorrow is Xtreme Trampoline, Sunday 12/11, from 3:30-6:00pm. Please provide your own transportation to and from the Xtreme Trampoline, 485 Mission St. (corner of Schmale & Mission), Carol Stream. Click here for driving directions. Bring your completed waiver.
PADS Blanket Project Volunteers needed (Mrs Hanley)
Thanks to the families that volunteered to wash blankets in October, November, and December. I need more volunteers for the New Year! I need two families to volunteer for each month through June. The project is more flexible than ever! You can pick up the blankets anytime between Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon for the Sunday evening PADS needs. The Sunday dates (by when the blankets need to be washed) are January 15, February 5, March 4, April 8, May 6, and June 3. Check your calendars and then email me to sign up. Thanks in advance for your time!
Family Life Badge (Mrs Hanley)
Mrs. Hanley invites all scouts First Class and above to earn the Family Life badge. She will begin working with a new group at the January 10th meeting, as well as continuing to work with the scouts who are in the process of earning the badge. If you are interested, you can email her to request a work book and start working on some of the requirements right away! Winter break is a great time to start keeping track of your chores and to do a project for or with your family. Family Life meetings will be in the foyer outside Pilgrim Hall at 7:30.
Scout Gear (Mrs. Strohl)
Looking for a Christmas gift for your scout? How about a Troop 41 daypack, baseball cap or sweatshirt? Check out the products on the website and send me your order. If I have it in stock I will bring it to Tuesday’s meeting.
Junior Leader’s Meeting (Mr. Peraino)
The Jr. Leader’s meeting will be this Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the chapel. It will be the last Jr. Leader’s meeting of the year. The scout’s did an exceptional job this past year planning and carrying out our troop’s activities. A sincere thanks to all their efforts. Tuesday’s meeting will cover planning for our last troop meeting of the year Dec 13. Elections for 2012 Jr. Leader positions will occur during the meeting.
2012 Registration (Mrs Ruggiero)
Thank you to those that have turned in their 2012 Troop 41 Registration form. If you have not done so yet, please print out the form from our troop website and either have your scout bring it to the next troop meeting or mail it to me. [See 12/5 email for street address]. Thank you.
Congratulations to Mitchell H
On November 30th, Mitchell H passed his Eagle Board of Review and became our newest Eagle Scout. Congratulations Mitchell!
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