Troop 965

St. Juliana Parish, Chicago

August 3, 2026 Newsletter

  • Next Troop Meeting – August 10 – School Hall
  • NO Troop meeting on August 3
  • Patrol Leader Council Special Meeting – August 3 – 6:30-8:00 – School Hall
  • Des Plaines River Canoe Outing – Saturday, August 15
  • Fishers of Men – October 3 – Mundelein Seminary
  • Upcoming Activities

– Next Troop Meeting – August 10 – 7:00-9:00 PM – School Hall

– No Regular Troop Meeting on August 3


– Special Patrol Leader Council Meeting – Monday, August 3 – 6:30-8:00 – School Hall

The PLC will be holding a special extended meeting to plan activities for the coming year. The Council will also do some assessments to measure how effectively the Troop is operating.

– Des Plaines River Canoe Outing – Saturday, August 15

We are set to paddle on the Des Plaines River in Lake County. The six and a half mile stretch of river between Independence Grove Forest Preserve (Libertyville) and the Route 60 canoe landing (Vernon Hills) is perfect for beginner  and intermediate paddlers. There are shallow sandbars and clear water in a few places that allow for breaks and cooling off in the water.
Scouts who have passed the BSA Swim Test are eligible to go. A Scout who has not yet passed the Swim Test may go if they are accompanied by a parent.
The permission trip for the outing is available in the Resource Center and is due no later than the August 10 Troop meeting. There is no cost for this outing. The Troop will provide canoes, life jackets, and paddles. Paddlers should plan to bring a sack lunch, snacks, sun protection, and a full water bottle.

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– Fishers of Men Event – Saturday, October 3 – University of St. Mary of the Lake

Chicago Catholic Scouting is sponsoring an event at the Universsity of St. Mary of the Lake – Mundelein Seminary on Saturday, October 3.

How about a wonderful day outdoors on the lake at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein with other Scouts and Scouters?  That day is October 3, 2026.  Participation can be on the basis of a troop, pack or crew, or patrol or den, or a family (with a parent or another adult).  There will be fishing (whether for fun or for merit badge or other advancement – we are planning on having a Fishing Merit Badge counselor at the event and also someone with fishing advice and extra bait). And a chance to meet and talk with seminarians and a religious sister, who will share their interesting personal stories.  And a personal tour of the chapel by the seminarians.  And always the beautiful environs of the campus and the lake.  A beautiful setting for the day’s activities. The lake is not open to the public for fishing but the seminary grants Scouts special permission once a year to come and fish the lake.  Don’t miss this event. Here is a link to additional information.

– Upcoming Activities

  • Monday, August 3 – No Regular Troop Meeting
  • Monday, August 3 – Special PLC Meeting
  • Saturday, August 15 – Des Plaines River Canoe Outing


Mr. Pelrine
Scoutmaster, Troop 965