Month: January 2026

  • February 2, 2026 Newsletter

    • Next Meeting – February 2 – School Hall – 7:00-9:00 PM
    • Sock Drive This Weekend!
    • Camp Cooking Challenge Re-Cap
    • Shedd Aquarium – Oceanography MB
    • Upcoming Dates

    – Next Meeting – February 2 – 7:00-9:00 PM – School Hall

    We will be sorting everything that was donated at the Sock Drive this  weekend.
    Class B uniforms for everyone!

    – Sock and Underwear Drive – This Weekend – January 31 and February 1

    A separate email went out to everyone about the Sock Drive schedule. We are counting on everyone to make the Sock Drive a success.

    – Camp Cooking Challenge

    Our cooking meeting was a great demonstration of some of the Scouts’ cooking abilities.
    Here’s the menu:
    Matthew – one pot lasagna
    Jack – tomato soup from scratch
    Avery – omelettes
    Joe – no-bake cheesecake
    Brian – tacos
    Jimmy and Nathaniel – jambalaya
    Being able to cook in the outdoors is a valuable skill and these guys are getting good at it!
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    – Oceanography Merit Badge at Shedd Aquarium

    Mindy Simpson brought to my attention a great opportunity to earn the Oceanography merit badge at the Shedd Aquarium in May. Here is a link for more information. https://www.sheddaquarium.org/programs-and-events/shedd-scouts-oceanography

    – Upcoming Activities

    • Saturday-Sunday – January 31-February 1 – Sock and Underwear Drive
    • Sunday, February 8 – 11:00 AM – Annual Scout Sunday
    • February 20-22 – BSA Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta
    • Saturday, March 28 – Sag Valley Forest Preserves Hike
    • July 12-18 – Summer Camp at Owasippe Scout Reservation

    Mr. Pelrine
    Scoutmaster, Troop 965