Month: January 2026

  • January 26, 2026 Newsletter

    • Next Meeting – January 26 – Gym – 7:00-9:00 PM
    • Shedd Aquarium – Oceanography Merit Badge
    • Sock and Underwear Drive – January 31-February 1
    • Upcoming Dates

    – Next Meeting – January 26 – 7:00-9:00 PM – Gym

    We will be getting ready for the Sock Drive and working on individual advancement. Class B uniforms for the guys who went on the Camp Betz weekend.

    – 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

    – Sock and Underwear Drive – January 31 and February 1

    We need all hands on deck for the annual Sock and Underwear Drive over the weekend of January 31 and February 1. We are asking every Scout and Leader to sign up for one Mass to help with collections. We will have a sign-up sheet at the January 26 Troop meeting.

    – 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

    Stay warm these next few days!

    Mr. Pelrine
    Scoutmaster, Troop 965