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Date the page was last updated: 04/12/2008

2008

January

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
January 1
Tuesday
Happy New Years!  
January 3
Thursday
Troop Uniform Inspection and Meeting 
-
All Scouts need to be in Class A uniform - 7P
Troop Annual Dues are due. The cost is $25.00 per scout. The committee has approved purchasing a subscription to Boys Life Magazine for each registered family.
January 10
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
January 14
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable 7:30P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
January 17
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
Troop FOS Presentation
January 19
Saturday
Troop Leadership Training
OLH West House 9A - 2P Bring a Lunch
- Donut Sunday Set-up in Parish Ctr - 5P (Take down Sunday 12:30P)
 
January 20
Sunday
TENTATIVE P68 Pinewood Derby
Church Hall, Noon - 4P
Need Boy Scout Assistants
 
January 24
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
Last night to turn-in Advancements/MB completions for Feb 3rd Court of Honor
Scout Sunday/Court of Honor Planning
 
January 26
Saturday
Law Merit Badge Day
Lake Co Courthouse in Waukegan 
8:15A-3:45P, 1st Class in Class A's 
Don't forget your Blue Card
          Got your Permission Slip?

Webelos/Cub Scouts Klondike
Council Annual Meeting
January 27
Sunday
Scout Sunday @ Holy Name Cathedral - Ad Altare Dei awarded by the Bishop. Recommend being there between 1:30 to 2PM SM/ASM Specific Training
Glenview Police Station
January 31
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
Scout Sunday/Court of Honor Practice
 
February

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
February 2
Saturday
  North Star District Dinner - New night
Illinois State Beach Resort in Beach Park
The cost for this event is $27 per person.
February 3
Sunday
Scout Sunday (Observed)
Cub and Boy Scouts attend 11A Mass and participate in Uniform. 
Need Scouts as Flag Bearers, Servers, Lectors, Ushers and Greeters
P68 Blue and Gold Banquet/Pack 68/618 Webelos Crossover/T66 Court of Honor
 - Noon in Church Hall
 
February 6
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday  
February 7
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
BSA 98th Anniversary Day
Troop Meeting - 7P

Uniform and Equipment Swap Night - Bring any uniforms, boots and camping equipment that know longer fits to swap or give away to someone who can use it.
 
February 8-9
Fri-Saturday
Boy Scout's Klondike Derby
Camp Sol R. Crown 
  $9 per Scout includes lunch & patch
  Registration: 8A - 9A
  Sled Inspection: 8A -9:15A
  Race and Events: 8:30A - 4P
 
February 10
Sunday
TENTATIVE
Troop Bowling Challenge

Rynish Bowling Center on NTC Great Lakes
LV 2:30P from OLH Parking Lot-$25 includes two games, pitcher of pop and a large pizza
See the flyer!
          Got your Permission Slip?
 
February 11
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable 7:30P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
February 14
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
February 16
Saturday
- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 5P (Take down Sunday 12:30P)  
February 21
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 Planning and Executing a Service Project
 
February 23
Saturday
Council First Class to Eagle Training  
February 28
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P
First Aid Meet Practice
 
Feb 29 - Mar 2
Fri-Sat-Sun
Cabin Camping - Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta
          Got your Permission Slip?
NEIC Recognition Dinner
Location: TBD (Call Scout Office)
March

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
March 1
Saturday
"Scouting for Food" Bag/Door Hanger Drop Off  
March 6
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 First Aid Practice
 
March 8
Saturday
- "Scouting for Food" Bag Collection and drop off at Lake Co Food Pantry
- OA Service Project helping to receive and sort food donations.

 
March 10
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable 7:30P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
March 13
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 First Aid Practice
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
March 15
Saturday
North Star Merit Badge Skills Day in Parish Center - 8A - 3:30P
- Donut Sunday Set-up in Parish Center - 4P (
Take down Sunday 12:30P)
Lord Baden Powell University
Location: TBD (Call Scout Office)
March 16
Sunday
Palm Sunday  
March 20
Thursday
No Meeting - Holy Thursday  
March 21 Good Friday  
March 23 EASTER  
March 27
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
OA Elections,  First Aid Practice
 
April

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
April 3
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

 First Aid Practice
 
April 5
Saturday
North Star District First Aid Meet
Location: Gurnee Community Church
4555 Old Gurnee Road, Gurnee
Meet at OLH by 7A, Starts at 8A.

          Got your Permission Slip?  
 
April 10
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
April 14
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable 7:30P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
April 17
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
MAKAJAWAN Camperships Request due to Scoutmaster
 Menu Planning
- Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
- MaKaJaWan Leaders Meeting
Abbott Park, Building AP-52N, Route 43/Waukegan Road
April 19
Saturday
Spring Clean Church Service Project
8A-Noon, Lunch provided, Bring Gloves, boots and water bottle.
- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 5P (Take down Sunday 12:30P)
Catholic Religious Emblem Training
April 20
Sunday
TENTATIVE Canoe Practice on Des Plaines @ Russell Road, Sunday 1P
          Got your Permission Slip?
 
April 24
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 Maps, GPS and Compass
 
April 25-27
Fri/Sat/Sun
U.S. Grant Pilgrimage Campout - Galena, IL
                  
Got your Permission Slip?
 
May

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
May 1
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

  Sleeping Bags/Mats
 
May 4
Sunday
Canoe Practice on Des Plaines @ Russell Road, Sunday 12:30P
          Got your Permission Slip?
 
May 8
Thursday
Road Clean Up@ 33rd & McAree - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

 Backpacking Stoves
 
May 11
Sunday
Mother's Day  
May 12
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable 7:30P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
May 15
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
Backpacking Foods-Cook & Sample Dehydrated foods
Balance of MAKAJAWAN Summer Camp Fee Due to the Scoutmaster.
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
May 16
Friday
  MaKaJaWan Camp Fees Due to Council
May 16-18
Fri/Sat/Sun
NS Webelos Woods at Camp Crown, WI          Got your Permission Slip?  
May 17
Saturday

Scout Day at Illinois Railway Museum, Union, IL - Boy and Girl Scout troops participate in a day-long event; including a flag ceremony, awarding of badges and touring the Museum.
- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 5P (
Take down Sunday 12:30P)

 
May 17
Saturday
Scout Shop last open Saturday before Summer Hours
 
May 18
Sunday
TENTATIVE  2008 Des Plaines River 51st Annual Canoe Marathon
          Got your Permission Slip?
 
May 22
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
  Hiking Boots
 
May 25-28
Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon
OA Worker Weekend @ MaKaJaWan.
May 26
Monday
Memorial Day  
May 29
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
  
 
May 31
Saturday
Merit Badge Skill Day @ St. Pats
   More to follow!
 
June

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
June 5
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
  Backpacks
 
June 6-8
Fri/Sat/Sun
OLH Scout-A-Rama 2008
BS overnite Friday, everyone else Saturday 8A
June 7
Saturday
Scout "Quest" Retreat 
Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein
10A-3P  $5.00 each

          Got your Permission Slip?
 
June 9
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Scout Leader Pot Luck Dinner
- 7P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth - Last Mtg for Summer
June 12
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
June 14
Saturday
- Car Wash@Ace Hardware 7:30A - 5P
- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 5P (
Take down Sunday 12:30P)
 
June 15
Sunday
Father's Day
- Boy Scout Table at Donut Sunday
June 15-21
Sun-Sat
Brownsea Scout Leadership Training, Camp Wabaningo, Pearson, WI CS Day Camp Staff Week
June 19
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 Aviation MB
Set up Tables for St Vincent DePaul Bazaar
 
June 20-29
Fri-Sun
Summer Camp at Camp Laramie Peak, Wheatland, WY
Leaving from OLH Scout Garage Parking Lot at 8:30A
      Got your Permission Slip?
June 23-June 27 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #1 - Camp Oakarro
June 26
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
July

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
July 3
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

 
 
July 4
Friday
Independence Day
Jun 30-Jul 4 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #2 - Camp Oakarro
July 8-10
Tue/Wed/Thu
Brownsea - Part 1 @ local location  
July 10
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Pack Troop Trailer for MaKaJaWan
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
July 12
Saturday
- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 5P (Take down Sunday 12:30P)  
July 13- 19
Sunday-Saturday
Summer Camp at MaKaJaWan, Pierson, WI - Week 4
   Leaving from Kenneth Murphy School Parking Lot at 9AM

          Got your Permission Slip?
July 14-18 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #3 - Camp Oakarro
July 17
Thursday
No Troop Meeting 
 
Troop at Summer Camp
 
July 21-25 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #4 - Camp Oakarro
July 24
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 Cooking - Cook a Cobbler in Dutch Oven
  (Need Charcoal and Grill for coals)
 
July 31
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
Useful Camp Tools
 
August

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
July 28-Aug 1 Cub Scout Day Camp - Week #5 - Camp Oakarro
August 7
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P
Troop Leadership Positions
 
August 8-10
Fri/Sat/Sun
TENTATIVE Chain-O-Lakes Campout - Canoeing and Hiking
          Got your Permission Slip?
 
August 13
Wednesday
TENTATIVE Troop Pool Party - 6P to 8P, Shiloh Pool
          Got your Permission Slip?
August 14
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
August 16
Saturday
- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 5P (Take down Sunday 12:30P)  
August 18
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Fall Rally Kickoff/Planning w/District
 - 7P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
August 21
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Sales Start
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
August 28
Thursday
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P 
Troop Meeting - 7P

Troop Elections
 
August 30-31
Saturday-Sunday
After Mass Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Sales-Sat-5:45P, Sun-7:45A, 9:45A, 11:45A  
September

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
September 1
Monday
Labor Day
Zion Jubilee Days Parade 
Full Class A's Line Up @12:30P
          Got your Permission Slip?
 
September 4
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P 
Troop Meeting - 7P
Start Rappel Training
 
September 6-7
Saturday-Sunday
After Mass Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Sales-Sat-5:45P, Sun-7:45A, 9:45A, 11:45A  
September 8
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable 7:30P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
September 11
Thursday
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P 
Troop Meeting - 7P
Troop Recruiting/Fundraising 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
September 13-14
Saturday-Sunday
After Mass Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Sales-Sat-5:45P, Sun-7:45A, 9:45A, 11:45A  
September 18
Thursday
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P 
Troop Meeting - 7P
Rappel Training
 
September 19-21
Fri/Sat/Sun
Kumbaya Catholic Retreat Weekend
Camp Oakarro, Wadsworth, $10.00 + food

          Got your Permission Slip?

- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Ctr
(Saturday 5P / Take down Sunday 12:30P)
- After Mass Spaghetti Dinner Ticket Sales-
Sat-5:45P, Sun-7:45A, 9:45A, 11:45A
Popcorn Sale Begins
September 25
Thursday
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6PM
Troop Meeting - 7P
Rappel Training
 
September 26
Friday
TENTATIVE - Scout's Spaghetti Dinner Show up ASAP after School. Serving fm 4:30P-7P. Plan to clean up afterwards until approx. 10P  
September 27
Saturday
TENTATIVE Zion Library Palooza
9A -1P, (Sell hotdogs, chips, popcorn, etc.)

          Got your Permission Slip?
SM/ASM Specifics
Sep 26 - 27
Fri/Sat
OA Fall Conclave and Ordeal Ceremony for those elected to OA in the Spring @ Camp ? ? ?  
TBD
Saturday
TENTATIVE Jr. Leaders Training - 
Location: TBD
Time: 7A-5P or weekend campout?
 
October

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
October 2
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P
Rappel Training
 
October 9
Thursday
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P
Rappel Training
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
October 10-12
Fri/Sat/Sun
Devils Lake Campout
Rappelling, Hiking and Cycling.
Cost per person plus food: $25.00
          Got your Permission Slip?
 
October 13
Monday
Columbus Day
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable 7:30P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
October 16
Thursday
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
October 18
Saturday
Road Clean Up@ 33rd & McAree - 3P
- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 5P (
Take down Sunday 12:30P)
Catholic Religious Emblems Training
Council Office
October 18-19
Saturday-Sunday
Wreath/Popcorn Sales after each Mass-Sat-5:45P, Sun-7:45A, 9:45A, 11:45A  
October 23
Thursday
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P
Troop Meeting -7P
 
 
October 27 -28
Sat/Sun
Cub Scout Boo Camp, Camp Oakarro
Need Boy Scout volunteers
          Got your Permission Slip?
 
October 25-26
Saturday-Sunday
Wreath/Popcorn Sales after each Mass-Sat-5:45P, Sun-7:45A, 9:45A, 11:45A  
October 30
Thursday
Ad Altare Dei Training - 6P
Halloween Troop Meeting -7P
Please bring some non-perishable food items for the food pantry.
 Popcorn Sales End - October 31
November

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
November 1
Saturday
Merit Badge Skill Day 
NTC Great Lakes, Ross Auditorium 8:00A - Leaving OLH Parking Lot NLT 7:30A, 
Have to Pre-register, First Come-First Served,
$7 per Scout includes lunch
Additional $10 f/Circuit Brd if taking Elec MB

          Got your Permission Slip?
 
November 2
Sunday
Council Popcorn Super Sunday
Popcorn Sales after each Mass-
Sat-5:45P, Sun-7:45A, 9:45A, 11:45A
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 4
Tuesday
Election Day   
November 6
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
November 8
Saturday
  Council Training Day - 7:30A-4:30P Location: Vernon Hills High School
November 10
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable 7:30P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
November 11
Tuesday
Veterans Day  
November 13
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
November 15
Saturday
- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 5P (Take down Sunday 12:30P)  
November 20
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
 
November 27
Thursday
Thanksgiving -  No Troop Meeting  
December

Date(s)

 Scout Event Leader's Event
December 4
Thursday
Patrol Leaders Council - 6P
Troop Meeting - 7P

 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
December 6
Saturday
Den Chief & CS Den Leader Training
 - 8:30A -12:30P $5 materials fee
Location: Milburn Church
OA Toys for Tots Service Day
 
December 7
Sunday
North Star Recognition Dinner TENTATIVE Parent's Night Out @ Salutos - 7P
December 8
Monday
OA Chapter Meeting
7P
- Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable 7:30P - Milburn School, 18550 Milburn Road, Wadsworth
December 10
Wednesday
Ad Altare Dei Board of Review - 7P
OLH Church Hall
 
December 11
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
 
Troop Committee Meeting - 7P
December 18
Thursday
Troop Meeting - 7P
Troop Holiday Party - Pizza/Pop/Music - cost $5.00 per person.
Please bring some non-perishable food items for the food pantry.
December 20
Saturday
- OA Toys for Tots Service Day
- Donut Sunday Set-up in  Parish Center - 5P (Take down Sunday 12:30P)
 
December 25
Thursday
Christmas - Happy Holidays - No Troop Meeting

2009

January 1
Thursday
New Years Day - Happy Holidays - No Troop Meeting

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