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Date the page was last updated: 10/29/2005

2005

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
January
January 1 Happy Holidays  
January 6 Troop  Meeting
Troop Annual Dues are due. The dues are $25.00 per scout without Boys Life Magazine. 
If Boys Life magazine is wanted add $10.80 extra ($35.80)
January 8
Saturday
  Troop Committee Challenge Training @ Scout Office, Highland Pk
January 10
Monday
  Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
New Leaders Essentials- 7P at Roundtable
January 13 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Uniform Inspection and Meeting. 

All Scouts need to be in Class A uniform - 7P
January 14-16 Area 3 - O. A. Winter Conclave  
January 15
Saturday
Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center (TBD/Take down Sunday 12:30P)  
January 17
Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday  
January 20 Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
January 21
Friday
Discovery World Overnighter in Milwaukee
Photography or Energy MB
Lv Fm OLH Parking Lot @ 6:00P 
       
Got your Permission Slip?
 
January 23
Sunday
Volunteer Staff for Pack 68's Pinewood Derby 11:30A in Church Hall  
January 27 Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
January 29
Saturday
Boy Scout's North Star Klondike Derby @ Camp Sol R. Crown   
January 30
Sunday
Scout Sunday @ Holy Name Cathedral - Ad Altare Dei awarded by the Bishop. Recommend being there between 1:30 to 2PM
February
February 3 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

 
 
February 4
Friday
RE Mostaccioli Dinner - 5P   
February 5
Saturday
Law Merit Badge@ Courthouse
8:30A-3:45P -- Lunch provided
North Star Re-Charter Turn-In - 8A-1P
Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
February 6 -12 95th Anniversary Week of Scouting
 
February 6
Sunday
Troop Bowling Challenge
Rynish on NS GLakes, LV 2:30PM from OLH Parking Lot
 
       
Got your Permission Slip?
 
February 10 Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
February 11-12
Friday/Saturday
Astronomy Merit Badge Lock-in @ Adler Planetarium - First 240 Scouts
$45 each. Sign up begins Jan 4th.
 
February 12
Saturday
District JLT Workshop
Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
Troop Committee Challenge - 12P-4P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
February 14
Monday
  Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
Youth Protection Trng 7P at Roundtable
February 17 Troop Meeting - 7P
Summer Camp at MAKAJAWAN reservation fee due. Reservation fee - $50.00.
Total cost for summer camp unknown at this time. Will let you know as soon as I know. Complete  Campership Requests NLT April 21 Troop Meeting
Troop Committee Meeting - 7:00P
February 19
Saturday
Donut Sunday Set-up in Parish Center (TBD/Take down Sunday 12:30P) Wood Badge Dinner
February 20
Sunday
Scout Sunday at OLH - 11A
P68 Blue and Gold Banquet/ 
T66 Court of Honor - Noon in Church Hall
 
February 24 Troop Meeting - 7P
Begin First Aid Practice for District First Aid Meet.  
Merit Badge Counselors Training
Location: TBD (Call Scout Office)
February 26
Saturday
  Life to Eagle Training 
Registration: 8:30AM, Training: 9AM-Noon

Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
March
March 3 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P
  
 
March 4
Friday
  NEIC Recognition Dinner
Location: TBD (Call Scout Office)
March 4-6 Cabin Camping - Camp Sol R. Crown
Wilmot, WI 
 
Pack 68/618 Webelos invited to join us!

          Got your Permission Slip?
 
March 5
Saturday
Scouting for Food Door Hanger Drop-Off - Afternoon   
March 8
Tuesday

Roller Skating Party - Troops 66/67 & Packs 67/68
6:30-8:30P $1.00 Skate Rental @ Park Roller Rink, Sheridan Rd

 
March 10 Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
March 11-12   Lord Baden Powell University
Location: TBD (Call Scout Office)
March 12
Saturday
Scouting for Food Pick-Up Troop Committee Challenge Training
Scout Office, Highland Pk
March 13
Sunday
TENTATIVE Confirmation Retreat in Parish Center 
March 14
Monday
  Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
New Leaders Essentials- 7P at Roundtable
March 17 Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
March 20 Palm Sunday  
March 24 No Meeting - Holy Thursday  
March 25 Good Friday  
March 27 EASTER  
March 31 No Meeting - Spring Break  
April
April 2   Youth Protection Trng 7P after CS Specifics
12:30P-2P
April 7 Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
April 11
Monday
  Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
Youth Protection Trng 7P at Roundtable
April 14 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P
OA Elections 
 
April 16
Saturday
North Star District First Aid Meet
Location: Gurnee Community Church
4555 Old Gurnee Road, Gurnee
8A  Meet @ OLH@7A
Canoe Practice on Des Plaines @ Russell Road, Sunday 1P
Got your Permission Slip?
Scoutmaster Specific Training
Location: TBD (Call Scout Office)
Den Chief & Leaders Training - 9A
Location: Milburn Church
April 16
Saturday
Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center (Time: TBD / Take down Sunday 12:30P)
April 21 Troop Meeting - 7P
MAKAJAWAN Camperships Request due to Scoutmaster
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
April 22-24, 2005 60th A. Lincoln  Pilgrimage Campout - Springfield, IL 
     Got your Permission Slip?
 
April 28 Troop Meeting - 7P
Wood Badge Presentation - Class A uniform and standing tall at 7P
 
April 30
Saturday
Clean/Inventory Trailer and break down old trailer Roses on 33rd Street  
May
May 1
Sunday
TENTATIVE Canoe Practice on Des Plaines @Russell Road
Sunday 12:30P   Got your Permission Slip?
May 5 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

 

Balance of MAKAJAWAN Summer Camp Fee Due.
 
May 8
Sunday
Mother's Day Outdoor Leaders Skills Course
Full
May 9
Monday
  Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P St Marks Lutheran Church, 1822 E. Grand Ave, Lindenhurst
New Leaders Essentials- 7P at Roundtable
May 12 Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
May 14
Saturday

Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 10A

 
May 15
Sunday
TENTATIVE Canoe Practice on Des Plaines @Wadsworth Road
After Table Take down Sunday 12:30P   Got your Permission Slip?
May 17
Tuesday
Final Payment for MaKaJaWan due to Scoutmaster by Noon  
May 18
Wednesday
  MaKaJaWan Leaders Meeting
Baxter, Deerfield
May 19 Troop Meeting - 7P
Backpacking Foods-Cook & Sample Dehydrated foods
 
May 20-22 Campout at Chain O' Lakes
      Got your Permission Slip?
WES Workers Weekend #1 at MAKAJAWAN
May 20
Saturday
Scout Shop last open Saturday before Summer Hours
May 22
Sunday
2005 Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon
       Got your Permission Slip?
May 26 Troop Meeting - 7P
Hiking Boots
 
May 27-30 OA Worker Weekend @ MAKAJAWAN.
May 30
Monday
Memorial Day  
June
June 2 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

Backpacks
Day Camp Leader Training
Location: TBD (Call Scout Office)
June 3-5 WES Workers Weekend #2@ MAKAJAWAN 
      Got your Permission Slip?
 
June 7 Cub Scout Day Camp Pre-Camp Leaders Meeting @ Camp Oakarro  
June 9 Troop Meeting - 7P
Sleeping Bags/Mats
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
June 10-12 National Jamboree Training Weekend @ TBD
      Got your Permission Slip?
 
June 11
Saturday
Mary of the Lake Seminary
Scout Retreat, Mundelein
10A-3P  $5.00 each
      Got your Permission Slip?
 
June 12
Sunday
Pack 68 Bike Hike & Picnic 12:30P
Wadsworth to Russell Rd. 
Would like Troop Help.
 
June 13
Monday
  Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P St Marks Lutheran Church, 1822 E. Grand Ave, Lindenhurst
Youth Protection Trng 7P at Roundtable
June 16 Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
June 17
Friday
Outreach Day @ Camp Oakarro  
June 18
Saturday
Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center (TBD/Take down Sunday 12:30P)
Philmont Crew departs
June 19 Father's Day
June 19-25 Brownsea Scout Leadership Trng, Camp Wabaningo, Pearson, WI CS Day Camp Staff Week
June 23 Troop Meeting 
Pack the Troop Trailer
 
June 26-July 2 Summer Camp at MAKAJAWAN
      Got your Permission Slip?
June 27-June 30 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #1 - Camp Oakarro
June 30
Thursday
No Troop Meeting - 7P 
 
Troop at Summer Camp
 
July
July 4 Independence Day
July 7 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

Backpacking Stoves
 
July 11-15 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #2 - Camp Oakarro
July 14 Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
July 18-22 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #3 - Camp Oakarro
July 21 Troop Meeting
 
 
July 23
Saturday
National Jamboree Troops Depart
July 24
Sunday
Volunteer Help for the 2005 Harbor Lights Triathlon @ Waukegan Harbor, 5:30A-1P  T-Shirt and Lunch provided for volunteers.
July 25-28 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #4 - Camp Oakarro
July 28 Troop Meeting - 7P
Setup for St Vincent DePaul Rummage Sale
Camp Cooking - Cook a Cobbler in Dutch Oven, Need Charcoal and Grill for coals
 
July 31
Sunday
Breakdown & load trailer after 
St. Vincent DePaul Rummage Sale
 
August
Aug 1-Aug 5 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #5 - Camp Oakarro
August 4 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

Useful Camp Tools
 
August 4-7 Kenosha Days of Discovery Maritime Festival - Sat. 9A-5P       
Aug 6-7
Sat-Sunday
Pike River Rendezvous at Simons Lake 
45th-50th of Kenosha Lakefront, Free Entry. 
August 11 Troop Meeting - 7P
Troop Leadership Positions
 
August 15
Monday
  Fall Rally Kickoff/Planning w/District
- 7:30P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
August 17
Wednesday
Troop Pool Party - 6P to 8P, Shiloh Pool
       Got your Permission Slip?
August 18 Cancelled Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
August 25 Troop Meeting - 7P
Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Sales Start
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
August 27
Saturday
Car Wash Fundraiser  
August 31   Popcorn Kernel Kickoff Meeting
September
September 1 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P 
Troop Meeting - 7P

Troop Elections 
 
September 2-4 2nd Annual Scout Camping at the Civil War Encampment, Lehmann Mansion, Lake Villa  
September 5
Monday
Labor Day
Zion Labor Day Parade 
Full Class A's Line Up @12:30P
 
Sept 4-6   Popcorn Orientation Week
September 8 Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P 
Troop Meeting - 7P
Start Rappel Training
 
Sept 9-11 - Illini Camporee @ Rantoul, IL
Prairieland Council, $30 + food
 
 
September 12
Monday
  Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
New Leaders Essentials- 7P at Roundtable
September 15 Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P 
Troop Meeting - 7P
Troop Recruiting/Fundraising 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
September 16-18 Kumbaya Catholic Retreat Weekend
Camp Oakarro, Wadsworth, $10.00 + food

         Got your Permission Slip?
 
September 17
Saturday
Coastal Cleanup 2005, 9A-12P, Illinois State Beach in Zion
Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center
(TBD / Take down Sunday 12:30P)
Show N' Sell Popcorn Order Deadline 
September 17-19
Saturday-Monday
  Wood Badge Weekend #1
September 22 Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P 
Troop Meeting - 7P
Spaghetti Dinner Setup
Rappel Training
Popcorn Distribution  begins Sept 25-27
September 23
Friday
Spaghetti Dinner Setup 8A-4:30P
Scout's Spaghetti Dinner
4:30P-7P
Plan to clean up afterwards until approx. 10P
 
September 24
Saturday
  Youth Protection Trng 7P after CS Specifics
12:30P-2P
September 29 Ad Altare Dei Training - 6PM
Troop Meeting - 7P
Rappel Training
 
September 30
Friday
Popcorn Fundraising Drive Kick-Off Outdoor Leader Skills
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Friday-Saturday
OA Fall Conclave and Ordeal Ceremony for those elected to OA in the Spring @ Camp Crown, Wilmot, $35.  
TBD
Saturday
TENTATIVE Jr. Leaders Training - 
Location: OLH Church Hall
Time: 7A-5P
 
October
October 1
Saturday
Clean Up & Fix-Up Day @ Camp TBD 9A-3P SM/ASM Specific Training 
October 6 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P
Rappel Training
 
October 7-9   Outdoor Leader Skills Course
October 7-9
Fri/Sat/ Sun
Devils Lake Campout
Rappelling, Hiking and Cycling.
Cost per person plus food: $25.00

      
Got your Permission Slip?
 
October 10
Monday
Columbus Day Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
Youth Protection Trng 7P at Roundtable
October 13
Thursday
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

Octoberfest Set-up in  Parish Center
 
October 15-16
Sat / Sunday

Wreath Sales & Popcorn Sales start after each Mass
Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center (TBD / Take down Sunday 12:30P)
- Trail of History in McHenry Co 9A-4P  
- Jamboree-On-the-Air 

 
October 15-17
Saturday-Monday
  Wood Badge Weekend #2
October 20
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 Sales Techniques and Practice
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
October 22-23
Sat / Sunday
Wreath & Popcorn Sales after each Mass  
October 27
Thursday
Halloween Troop Meeting -7P
- Pizza/Pop/Music - cost $5.00 per person. 
 
October 29
Saturday
   
October 29-30
Sat / Sunday
Wreath & Popcorn Sales after each Mass  
October 31 Halloween   
November
November 1
Tuesday
Election Day   
November 3
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

 
 
November 5
Saturday
Merit Badge Skill Day 
NTC Great Lakes 8:00A - Leaving OLH Parking Lot NLT 7:30A, Starting in Ross Auditorium,
Have to Pre-register, First Come-First Served,
$7 per Scout includes lunch
Additional $10 f/Circuit Brd if taking Electricity MB
    
Got your Permission Slip?
Troop Committee Challenge Training
November 5-6
Sat / Sunday

Council Popcorn Super Sunday

OKPIK Classroom #1
Grace Methodist Lake Forest, 1-5PM
Final Popcorn Orders Due
Last day for Returns
Prize Forms Due
Show N' Sell Payment Due
November 10
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
Last night to have advancements and Merit Badges turned in to Mr. Bruno for Court of Honor
 
November 11
Friday
Veterans Day   
November 12
Saturday
  Council Training Day - 7:30A-4:30P Location: Vernon Hills High School
All Adult and Youth Leaders invited. Lunch included w/ registration fee.
November 13
Sunday
Troop Court of Honor and Heritage Potluck Banquet - Noon
In the Parish Center. Bring a traditional dish from your family’s heritage to pass. Also please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry.
OKPIK Classroom #2
Grace Methodist Lake Forest, 1-5P
November 14
Monday
  Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
New Leaders Essentials- 7P at Roundtable
November 17
Thursday
Road Clean Up - 33rd Street from Lewis to Green Bay - Meet at 33rd & McAree
6P,  Bring gloves & water bottle

Troop Meeting - 7:30P at the Mason's for a Bonfire, 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
November 19
Saturday
Donut Sunday Set-up in Parish Center (TBD / Take down Sunday 12:30P)  
November 24
Thursday
Thanksgiving -  No Troop Meeting
December
December 1 Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

 
 
December 3
Saturday
Den Chief & CS Den Leader Training
 - 8:30A -12:30P $5 materials fee
Location: Milburn Church
 
December 4
Sunday
North Star Recognition Dinner OKPIK Classroom #3
Grace Methodist Lake Forest, 1-5PM
TENTATIVE
Parent's Holiday Night Out / Troop Committee Meeting - 7P @ Stone Creek?, Kaisers?, InLaws?
December 8
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
Christmas Family money due.
 
December 10
Saturday
-Assist with Annual Lego Robot National Contest as Guides/Assistants
Jack Benny Middle School, Waukegan, IL
8:30A-3:00P, Lunch Provided

    
Got your Permission Slip?
- OA Toys for Tots Service Day
 
December 12
Monday
  Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable -7:30P Milburn Congregational Church of Christ, Corner of Rt. 45 and Grass Lake Rd
Youth Protection Trng 7P at Roundtable
December 14
Wednesday
TENTATIVE Ad Altare Dei Board of Review - 7P
OLH Church Hall
December 15
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
Troop Holiday Party - Pizza/Pop/Music - cost $5.00 per person.
 
December 17
Saturday
OA Toys for Tots Service Day
 
December 22
Thursday
No Troop Meeting - Happy Holidays  
December 25 Christmas - Happy Holidays
December 29
Thursday
No Troop Meeting - Happy Holidays!!! See you in 2006

2006


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