In this week's letter we are going over some end of summer reminders, upcoming things and popcorn and wreaths are just a few weeks away. All that being said, let's start with this.
Another summer has almost ended. With school starting up again the lazy summer days come to a close, for the most part. Let's still have some fun in the sun while we can. With day trips and service opportunities in the near future we have some good stuff coming our way.
Monday Meeting
August day outing plan and prep
8-15, Good Templar Park (Park side), 7p
The plan for this weeks meeting is to plan for next weekends day outing. A canoe trip up and down the fox river. As of now we only have 2 scouts signed up for it. We need a few more people to sign up. Please go to the website and let us know if you can come.
On that same note please go to the website and sign up for Race into Scouting. This is a good chance to meet and help out cub scout groups in our area. It is also a great chance to get your name out to the packs. Having packs know you by name is always a cool thing.
Conklin tree farm update.
It is with sadness that I have to report our wreath supplier for the past 16 + seasons Conklin tree farms has retired from the business and will no longer be our wreath supplier. We were notified earlier this week by Mrs.Conklin We have a few leads on who we will be going with for the 2022 season. We are still looking but should be ready to go by the end of September. Trying to find the same quality and sizes that we have been given these past years is the primary goal. If you would like to make a suggestion please send us a note so we can look into it.
Troop Fundraising Opportunity
Here we go again! This late summer begins our next round of fundraisers. We have 3 chances for you to make yourself and the troop some money. Firstly is our Popcorn fundraiser, Secondly is our Wreath fundraiser and last but not least we are bringing back our Jerky fundraiser. This Monday we will be doing a soft launch of all three.
Cyber-Chip
Everyone needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
Because the school year would have just started and we would have just come off of summer camp we will be taking a relaxing trip up-and-down the Fox River. We have a few canoes we can use for a trip up to Elgin, down to Batavia and back with a few stops along the way. We will be working on some swimming and boating exercises, safety afloat exercises and even the canoeing merit badge if anyone is interested.
Race into scouting
Aug, 27th 10a - 4p Leroy Oakes Forest preserve
This event is for Scouts of all ages. For Cub Scouts we will hold our Annual Cub Mobile Races form 10AM-4PM. There are three, 2 hour slots that dens, packs or individual Scouts can register for. Use the plans to make a Cub Mobile. There will be a couple of Cub Mobiles on hand for use by anyone. There will be other games and scavenger hunts for Scouts and kids of all ages to do before or after their racing.
This would also be an excellent opportunity to talk to some cub scouts.
Troop One Summer Court of Honor
Aug 29th, 6p - 8p
Vets Center
Join troop one as we honor our scouts and acknowledge their accomplishments over the past few months. The troop will be serving dinner and will provide all in attendance with the main course and drinks. If each family attending could please bring a side and a dessert that can feed 10 people each.
Order of the Arrow Call-out
Sep 9th - 11th
Camp Big Timber
For the scouts who were elected earlier this Spring you now have your chance to earn your order of the arrow ordeal membership. By camping under the stars, eating little food and performing service for the day you have the ability to join many of your fellow scouts in the order of the arrow.
Maquoketa Caves Camp-out
Sep 23rd - 25th
Come venture into the dark and go spelunking with troop one at Maquoketa Caves State Park. We will be staying at Bellevue State Park, 24668 US-52, Bellevue, IA 52031. This will be an open invitation camp-out. If you know anyone that is interested in scouting, ask them to come along.
Scarecrow Fest
Oct 7th - 9th
This award-winning event features many unique handcrafted scarecrows on display throughout downtown St. Charles. Scarecrow Festival visitors can vote in the Scarecrow contest to help decide the winners in four categories: mechanical/mega, clubs, non-profits and schools, individuals and business. This event also features a family zone in Lincoln Park with live entertainment, a photo op area, scarecrow in a box, and Autumn on the Fox Arts and Crafts Show at Pottawatomie Park. Details at www.scarecrowfest.com. Stroll along downtown to admire the scarecrows and visit the businesses, which will offer deals, specials, and events.
If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout crossover or someone transferring from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
News Around Town -
Sculpture in the Park
A magnificent exhibition of original sculptures placed in beautiful Mt. St. Mary Park for visitors to view and enjoy. This display of public art is free to all. Presented by the St. Charles Park District and Park Foundation. More information: www.stcsculpture.org
This Monday will be our Summer Court Of Honor. Come one come all as we congratulate our boys for all the hard work they have put in over the past months. Because we are having dinner we ask everyone to bring a dish to pass around with the group. The troop is making burgers.
This Monday Night:
What: Troop Summer C.O.H
Where: Vet's Center
Time: Aug 28th 7]6p - 8p(ish)
Join us as we congratulate the boys on their efforts.
The troop Zelle
Need to pay the troop for something or get paid for something? We have a Zelle for that. @TRP1TREASURER
Cyber-Chip
EVERYONE needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout, or someone wishing to join you as a transfer from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.
For more than fifty years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community. We have been dedicated to creating positive connections between people and animals from day one because animals make us better! Today, we place more than 4,000 pets into loving homes each year. Our innovative programs make the healing presence of animals available to seniors, veterans, and those in crisis.
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear, Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam, The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work, The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck, The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands, The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown, The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing, Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else, The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly, Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.
I hear America singing
Walt Witman
August is here, let's get it going with some good vibes.
Aug P.L.C meeting
8 - 7 - 23, 6 - 7:00p
Baker Church
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at Baker Church. We know it is the 3rd and some of you are probably out of town. If some of you are not gone come over to the church and let's see what we can get done this month.
Topics of the P.L.C will include but not limited to
* Past / Upcoming events and badges
* Leadership
* Patrol updates
* How to advance scouts in a digital world.
Aug committee meeting
8 - 7 - 23, 7 - 8:30p
Baker Church
The next committee meeting will be at Baker Church immediately following the p.l.c. If you are a committee member or are a parent interested in troop business, please attend. We are searching for new members that can help staff a few areas of need for the troop. The four areas that we are looking to staff are Fundraising, Activities, Service and Recruitment. All four areas are vital to the troop. Meetings of these four departments need not always meet on a Monday night and can bounce ideas via mail or phone.
Cyber-Chip
EVERYONE needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
Let's do something before school starts, golf, swim, hike, day trip, it's up to you
August 26th LeRoy Oakes forest preserve.
8a - 5p Race Into Scouting
GET YOUR FUN STARTED! Helping out scouts having fun in a racing themed setting.
Recruiting New Members
If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout, or someone wishing to join you as a transfer from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.
For more than fifty years, Anderson Humane has been the leading animal welfare organization in our community. We have been dedicated to creating positive connections between people and animals from day one because animals make us better! Today, we place more than 4,000 pets into loving homes each year. Our innovative programs make the healing presence of animals available to seniors, veterans, and those in crisis.
Here are a few quick updates for everyone in this week's letter.
Monday P.L.C 8 - 8 - 22, 6 - 7p
Baker Church, Cedar Street entrance
We will be holding a Patrol Leader Council this Monday at Baker Church. Every scout is invited.
Topics of the P.L.C will include but not limited to
* Upcoming events and badges
* Leadership
* patrol updates
* Wants / needs
May committee meeting, 6 - 11, 7p
The next committee meeting will be at Baker Church immediately following the p.l.c.
Cyber-Chip
Everyone needs this!!!!
In order for the scouts to be able to use their phones or tech on meetings or outings they need to have this certification. The class material can be found at
Because the school year would have just started and we would have just come off of summer camp we will be taking a relaxing trip up-and-down the Fox River. We have a few canoes we can use for a trip down to Batavia and back with a few stops along the way. We will be working on some swimming and boating exercises, safety afloat exercises and even the canoeing merit badge if anyone is interested.
Race into scouting
Aug, 27th 10a - 4p Leroy Oakes Forest preserve
This event is for Scouts of all ages. For Cub Scouts we will hold our Annual Cub Mobile Races form 10AM-4PM. There are three, 2 hour slots that dens, packs or individual Scouts can register for. Use the plans to make a Cub Mobile. There will be a couple of Cub Mobiles on hand for use by anyone. There will be other games and scavenger hunts for Scouts and kids of all ages to do before or after their racing.
This would also be an excellent opportunity to talk to some cub scouts.
Troop One Summer Court of Honor
Aug 29th, 6p - 8p
Good Templar Park ( if sun)
Baker Church (if rain)
Vets Center (wild card)
Join troop one as we honor our scouts and acknowledge their accomplishments over the past few months. The troop will be serving dinner and will provide all in attendance with the main course and drinks. If each family attending could please bring a side and a dessert that can feed 10 people each.
Order of the Arrow Call-out
Sep 9th - 11th
Camp Big Timber
For the scouts who were elected earlier this Spring you now have your chance to earn your order of the arrow ordeal membership. By camping under the stars, eating little food and performing service for the day you have the ability to join many of your fellow scouts in the order of the arrow.
Maquoketa Caves Campout
Sep 23rd - 25th
Come venture into the dark and go spelunking with troop one at Maquoketa Caves State Park. We will be staying at Bellevue State Park, 24668 US-52, Bellevue, IA 52031. This will be an open invitation camp-out. If you know anyone that is interested in scouting, ask them to come along.
And so very much more to come down the line.
Recruiting New Members
If you have a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, a Cub Scout crossover or someone transferring from another troop please let us know. We all know that the only way for the troop to survive is for more people to join over the long run. If you know of anyone that could potentially be interested in joining, please have them come to a meeting, outing, camp-out or just for a visit.
News Around Town -
Sculpture in the Park
A magnificent exhibition of original sculptures placed in beautiful Mt. St. Mary Park for visitors to view and enjoy. This display of public art is free to all. Presented by the St. Charles Park District and Park Foundation. More information: www.stcsculpture.org
We will be having a meeting this week (tomorrow), right after our P.L.C Everything will be at the church so you won't have to go very far to make the next appointment
Monday Meeting P.L.C
St. Mark's Church, 6p
For this month's patrol leader council we will be going over the details for the upcoming September and October events and meetings. A major goal for us should be trying to get back to planning at least two or three months out in advance. Before 2020 we were doing excellent job with our calendar planning and up until now the month by month plans have been ok. We just need to bring it back to where we were prior to shutdown and we will be better off. This added foresight gives us the tools necessary to make sure that whatever we plan we can accomplish in a reasonable amount of time, with a reasonable amount of effort and in the right direction. Anyone and everyone is invited to the P.L.C
Special Monday meeting
St. Mark's Church, 7p
This Monday we will be learning about cast iron. What is cast iron? How do you care for it?? How was it made??? What can you use it for???? Why do we use it????? Hopefully all of the questions will be answered and you will have a better understanding of what cast iron is and how to care for it.
Committee meeting
St. Mark's Church, 7p
While the boys are learning about cast iron care the troop one committee will be having the monthly committee meeting at the church on the other side of the gym. This is an open invitation to all parents and family members and leaders associated with our troop. With a number of things coming up here are some of the topics we will be talking about
I wanted to thank everyone that was able to come to Camp Kane for this weekend's event. Even though we haven't done a flag presentation in a few months the morning and afternoon ceremonies went off without a hitch and all of the reenactors were very impressed by what the boys did. Most of the reenactors that were there yesterday are former military or first responders. Taking something like a simple flag ceremony and making it special is a big deal these days.
Monday meeting
St. Mark's Church 7p
For this Monday's meeting we will be going over the details for the trip to Maquoketa Caves. I know that this camp-out falls on homecoming weekend. Although we might have a hard time getting the numbers together, If we can get at least five scouts together we can go. If not THERE WILL BE A PLAN B. We WILL be doing something this weekend scouting wise. It may be a spur of the moment kind of thing, but it will happen. Bring a plan B idea to the meeting just in case.
Thanks to all that came to Cantigny yesterday. We had fantastic weather and great company. I know this was a spur of the moment trip that we weren't expecting to take, we did however get a few things done. Another successful outing on the books. During the hike in the gardens we talked to a man from Elmhurst. We learned that he was awarded eagle in 1956. Afterward, during the history tour, I was talking to the guide and it turns out that he is an eagle scout from Naperville.....we seem to be everywhere!
Monday meeting
St. Charles Bowling alley 6p
This Monday to kick off our fall season we will be meeting over at the St. Charles bowling alley. When I talked to the receptionist at the bowling alley on Friday, she told me that the shoe rental for the evening was free and the rounds were 4.00. I believe we will be getting a few cub scout visitors as well as this will be an open house evening.
The evening will be from 6p - 8p at the alley. This is of course an everyone is invited event.
Saturday bike ride
I am still trying to acquire some information on this event. From what I have been able to gather next weekend October the 2nd we have been invited to do a 10 mile bike trip and orienteering course with with Mr. Brown, Vogel, Mrs. Romano, Bradley, Dominic and William.
For anyone who would like to go or if you need the requirements this would be a rather nice Saturday to do it.
I hope to have more information by Monday night.
Troop One Recharter
That time of year has come again when we have to put together our recharder for the next season. As of right now I am hoping that all of our members will be rejoining us for the 2022 season. We hope to have this paperwork in by mid October. If there are any concerns to what recharter fees will be please contact Joyce and she should be able to walk you through the details. The price for the year has gone up for both adults and youth. This is a rate hike on the national side and is not something that the troop is imposing. We are expecting another rate hike from national for the 22 - 23 season as well.
We all know that these are not the best of times and if any of our members need help with the cost of recharder please reach out to us and let us know.
Hunters Moon Camp-out
October 8th - 10th
The past is yours to savor at the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon. At this historic reenactment you can recapture 18th century life at Fort Ouiatenon (we- ott - non) the first fortified European outpost in what is now Indiana.
The Feast of the Hunters’ Moon is a re-creation of the annual fall gathering of the French and Native Americans which took place at Fort Ouiatenon, a fur-trading outpost in the mid – 1700s. It is held annually in early autumn on the banks of the Wabash River, four miles southwest of West Lafayette, Indiana.
