Boy Scout Troop 96

May 2018 Permission Slip

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Created on Sunday, 13 May 2018 13:34

Written by Tom OKeefe

The May permission slip is now live. We will be Tent Camping at Lake Le-Aqua-Na with Bike Riding on the Jane Adams Trail.  It should be a great time.  Bring your permission slip and $15 for food to the Monday 5/14 Troop meeting.

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Spaghetti Dinner 2018

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Created on Tuesday, 01 May 2018 22:11

Written by Tom OKeefe

Our annual Spaghetti Dinner is here! This Saturday, we will be serving a delicious dinner from 4-7 pm. Some Scouts are assigned to set up beginning at 3 pm, others work the dinner itself, while another group will clean up from 7-8 pm.

Scouts should be in uniform and be sure to wear a hat, too.

Check out the link to the Work Schedule to see when you're assigned to help. Here is a flyer for Saturday

All Scouts are asked to bring a dessert for our dessert table. Please bring enough for 24 servings of "store bought, non-refrigerated" goodies.

March 2018 Rollerskating Campout

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Created on Thursday, 26 April 2018 13:16

Written by Tom OKeefe

We had a great time on the March Rollerskating campout. We spend Friday night locked-in at the McHenry Roller rink and Saturday camping out at Van Patten Woods. Saturday was cool, but all the scouts old and new did great. Here is a video and some photos from the campout.  

Jacob Stutzman, our Troop's newest Eagle Scout

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Created on Tuesday, 06 February 2018 15:32

Written by Pat Klemens

On Monday evening, 05 Feb 2018, the North Star District Eagle Board of Review met during our regular troop meeting.  Their task was to determine if Jacob Stutzman met the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout.

After a thorough review of his documentation, an interview with Mr. Waldenstrom and a detailed conversation with Jacob, the Board unanimously approved his application for the rank of Eagle Scout!  Jacob is the first troop Eagle Scout of 2018! When you see him, congratulate him on his accomplishment.  

Well done, Jacob!

Announcing Eagle Scout Kyle J

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Created on Tuesday, 19 December 2017 21:46

On 19 Dec 2017, the North Star District Eagle Board of Review gathered to review Kyle J for the rank of Eagle Scout.  The Board reviewed his credentials, interviewed former Scoutmaster Pat Klemens and had a long discussion with Kyle.  The Board was very complimentary of his paperwork and they found his credentials complete.  They agreed: Kyle J is our troop's newest Eagle Scout. 

Kyle becomes the 8th Scout in Troop 96 to reach Scouting's highest rank this year, setting a new record for the troop.  Kyle also joins his brother, Chris, as both of them are now Eagles.  Watch for details regarding Kyle's planned Eagle Court of Honor.  In the meantime, be sure to congratulate Kyle on his accomplishment.

Well done, Kyle.  We're proud of you!

PADS in December 2017

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Created on Sunday, 17 December 2017 19:15

Written by Pat Klemens

Our last session at PADS this season was completed on Dec 14 at the United Protestant Church.  Troop 96 has been working PADS for 17 years.  We set up for 36 potential guests but as we were about to leave, we were asked to set up an additional 9 sleeping pads.  While we're proud to be able to help the community, we are reminder each time that there are people who are much less fortunate than we are.  Thanks to everyone who helped out!

PADS Service Project in November

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Created on Thursday, 09 November 2017 21:25

Written by Pat Klemens

09 Nov 2017 - Troop 96 showed up in force tonight for the second month of service at United Protestant Church.  Fifteen Scouts and adults set up the facility just as the first big temperature plunge of the year.  It could be as cold as 18 degrees by morning.  Thanks to the troop's work, approximately 40 people without shelter will have a warm place to sleep.