Troop 20 News: Upcoming & Recent Events and Pictures
Troop 20 Calendar (same info as clicking "Calendar" on left menu)
Troop 20's Newest Eagle Scout
Congratulations to Ian Nutter
Ian's Eagle Project was to repair and reorganize the Animal Care League's garage. It was emptied, thoroughly cleaned, had shelving units installed, and items including animal cages, plastic bins amongst many miscellaneous items were sorted and restacked for quick and easy access. Hazardous items including an outdated Xray machine and motor oil were arranged to be disposed of safely. Parts of the garage were also repaired including the threshold. And room was made to park the Animal Care League's van which could not be parked in the garage it it's previous condition. This project greatly helped the Animal Care League and provided much needed easy access to cages should the animals ever need to be evacuated in an emergency situation.
Another 2012 Troop 20 Eagle Scout!
Once an Eagle Scout ... Always an Eagle Scout!
It
is the highest honor a Boy Scout can earn. It recognizes qualities such
as citizenship, integrity, leadership and community involvement, and in
2012, the Eagle Scout program will turn 100. The first Eagle Scout
badge was presented to 16-year-old Arthur Eldred of Oceanside, N.Y. in
April 1912, after his completion of 21 merit badges. Today, more than
50,000 scouts (out of approximately 2 million) earn the Eagle Scout
Award each year, reports the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA).
(and the Leaders actually had "hair" on their heads - except for Saxine of course!)
Election Results
The boys were full of energy and for
awhile a brokered election seemed likely, however in the interest of
Troop unity, as certified by the disbarred law firm (emeritus) of Dewey,
Cheatem & Howe, the following were the tabulated results:
Senior patrol leader: Evan DeCraene (not present for the photo)
ASPL: Ryan D.
Scribe: Larry C.
Historian: Ryan F.
Librarian: Hunter G.
Chaplain Aide: Dillon M.
Webmaster: Michael F.
2012 Troop 20 Winter through Summer Program Guide!!!!
If you didn't get one at the last Troop meeting, then download it now!
We
have a lot of fun and educational, winter and summer, programs planned
out for you and you won't want to miss out on any of these exciting
events!
Thanks to all that attended the Troop 20 Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scouts, Robert, Camillo and Nathan. Your presence and participation in the program was most appreciated.
Monday, May 7, 2012 - Regular Troop Meeting - 7:00pm - Barrie Park
Regular Troop Meeting, Merit Badge work.
Scouts in Class "A" and "B" uniforms; Dues $1.00.
Monday, May 14, 2012 - Regular Troop Meeting - 7:00pm - Barrie Park
Regular Troop Meeting, Merit Badge work. Prepare for Ice Age Trail Trip.
Scouts in Class "A" and "B" uniforms; Dues $1.00.
Friday, May 18 - Sunday, May 20, 2012 - Ice Age Trail Trip - CANCELLED!!
Ice Age Trail Trip is CANCELLED for a variety of reasons including low attendance but also because some leaders will need to keep close to Chicago due to the NATO summit that weekend.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - Eagle Project needs Scout volunteers
Justin's Eagle Project was cancelled last weekend do to the rain, and was pushed back to this upcoming Saturday the 19th. It will be starting at the same time, 9:00 A.M., and taking place at the same location, in the garden area (the back yard of the parish center) at Ascension, 808 East ave. The estimated completion time is roughly 2:00-3:00 (lunch will be served).
A permission slip was emailed out by Justin. Please let Justin know if you will or will not be attending at your earliest convince so that he can have a rough head count to go. Make sure you bring the signed and completed permission slip to his project on Saturday.
Please bring a shovel if possible.
Monday, May 21, 2012 - SPECIAL Troop Meeting - 7:00pm - Barrie Park
This is a SPECIAL Troop Meeting to address our Summer Program. We are asking each Scout to bring one (1) parent to this meeting to discuss our multiple summer activities which include summer camp, Flambeau River Trip and High Adventure Trip. We will break out into groups where information will be passed out and questions will be be answered.
You need to attend this meeting if you are planning to attend one of these programs. Health forms will be a hot topic.
Scouts in Class "A" and "B" uniforms.
Monday, May 28, 2012 - NO Troop Meeting - Memorial Day
NO Troop Meeting it is Memorial Day - go see a parade!
Monday, June 4, 2012 - End of Year Court of Honor - 7:00pm - Barrie Park
End of Year Court of Honor and Pizza Fest (did I say Pizza??!!!).
Rank advancements, Merit Badges and one final round of summer camp and the summer programs review
Scouts in Class "A" and "B" uniforms; Dues $1.00.
Nature Without the Nanny State
National parks are ecosystems that answer to their own rules. Plenty of people have defied the obvious and commonsensical and paid for it with their lives.
Some Information for Boy Scout Families of Troop 20
Welcome back to Troop 20!
The entire Troop 20 leadership, and scouts, are excited to welcome your
sons back to the Troop for a great year. We look forward to sharing
campouts, camp fires, skiing, canoes, hiking, learning, Camp Napawon and
all the memories these will generate for your sons.
Meetings: We meet on Monday nights at 7pm at Barrie Park,
except when we don't. There have been times when we had to meet
somewhere else, but those are rare. Usually, after a weekend campout,
we do not meet the following Monday. That is because we leaders are old
and decrepit and need the rest. We also do not meet during most of the
summer. Each Scout is expected to wear a Class A or B uniform and
bring one dollar in dues to the meetings. This helps cover the cost of
cookies and “bug juice”. During meetings, we usually work on merit
badges and upcoming trips.
Parental Involvement: For some of our trips, we have adequate
numbers of vehicles and drivers. For others, we need parents to
drive. But, for every trip or outing, parents are always welcome to
attend. Always. You are also very (very!) welcome to join in the troop
leadership. Fear not: you can do what you have time for. Camping,
organizing trips, working on merit badges, the possibilities are many.
Speak to any of the leaders at any of our meetings for details. It is
absolutely essential to the health of the Troop that parents step up and
be involved.
Pictures, Pictures and more Pictures!
Oh, looking for pictures? Click the link on the left menu for "Past Events"
Troop 20 Scouts "In the News"
Troop 20 Eagle Scout Nathan Rothenbaum (center in picture below) made it to Quarter Finals at the prestigious 2012 TOC (Tournament of Champions) held in Lexington Kentucky. That put Nathan and his debate partner, Noah (left in picture, David pictured right is their Coach), amongst the top 8 policy debate teams in the country. Nathan also took 9th place policy speaker. That was the highest rank for his high school in more than 20 years. Nathan will continue to debate while at Trinity College. Congratulations, Nathan!
On Saturday, September 17, 2011, Michael Watts won a gold medal at the 2011 World Shotokan Championships.
Shotokan is one of the main styles of traditional Japanese karate. The World Shotokan Championships is a biannual event, sponsored by the World Shotokan Karate Association. This year's tournament included representatives from twenty countries, in the age divisions of cadet (16-17 yo), junior (18-20), and senior (21+).
In the cadet age group, Michael won sparring matches against Poland, South Africa, Sweden, and beat England in the finals. Michael is pictured below, second from left. Congratulations, Michael!
Former Troop 20 Scout A.J. Williams stars in "The Jr. Cuisine Cooking Show" which premiered on August 28th on Channel 20. A.J. also toured the US as a member of the National Touring Company of “The Color Purple” in the roles of "Young Harpo" and "Young Adam". Congratulations A.J.!
Troop 20's Michael Watts recently competed in the 2009 Pan
American Junior Games in El Salvador for Karate. Michael took a silver
medal! Congratulations, Michael!
Eagle Scout Isaac Rothenbaum received the 2009 NCAA
Sportsmanship Award for Division III, which is given each year to one
man and one woman in National Collegiate Athletics Association sports
from each Division who have demonstrated one or more of the ideals of
sportsmanship, including fairness, civility, honesty, unselfishness,
respect and responsibility. It was created and first awarded in
1999.Congratulations, Isaac!
(Let us know of other Troop 20 Scouts in the news
and we'll be thrilled to post it on the site)
Order of the
Arrow, Lodge Pachsegink 246
Congratulations to the OA candidates
who finished The “Ordeal” at Camp Ranch in Rochelle, IL
Click the patch below to link to the
our Pachsegink 246 Lodge Website
Those Troop20 Scouts completing their
Ordeal were:
Nathan R., Justin K., Michael W.,
Frank S., Evan D., and Adrian (Adam) K.
Congratulations to Asst. Scoutmaster
Arnie R. who also completed Ordeal and Scoutmaster Mike J. for
completing Brotherhood. Also present and attending was Committee Chair,
Mike G (currently Brotherhood) who offered his service to the Lodge.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Raffle Winners
Congratulations to the Schwarber family as they won the 2012 Pancake Breakfast Raffle for the
One Week Florida Vacation at PicadillyParadise!
Congratulations to the Sandoval family as they won the 2011 Pancake Breakfast Raffle for the
One Week Florida Vacation at PicadillyParadise!
Congratulations to the Jirasek family as they won the 2010 Pancake Breakfast Raffle for the
One Week Florida Vacation at PicadillyParadise!
Congratulations to the Delisi family as they won the 2009 Pancake Breakfast Raffle for the
One Week Florida Vacation at PicadillyParadise!
Congratulations to the Kraft
family as they won the 2008 Pancake Breakfast
Raffle for the One Week Florida Vacation at PicadillyParadise!
Congratulations to the Brown
family as they won the 2007 Pancake Breakfast
Raffle for the One Week Florida Vacation at PicadillyParadise!
Jealous? Then, rent this fully
furnished house for your next Florida vacation, mention Troop 20 and 10%
of the rental payment will be donated to Troop 20.
Eagle Scouts (thanks to Asst.
Scoutmaster Ray Chwasz for helping these Scouts keep on task)
Congratulations to our most
recent Eagle Scouts:
Bert C, Nathan R. and Camillo I. and Ian N.
Play the Troop20 I-Spy Game:
Can you spot the 10 differences in our two pictures?
Do
you have an eye for detail? We've taken the above picture and
made 10 changes.
I
am very sorry to tell you that our own Assistant Scoutmaster Tom
Johnston passed away Sunday, December 9, 2007. For those of
you
who did not know Tom, he fought through many adversities in a life
dedicated to Scouting and our boys. Tom, who was blind in one
eye, suffered from Cerebral Palsy. He walked only with
extraordinary difficulty, using two crutches. Born premature
and
battling all these limitations and accompanying pain, Tom became an
Eagle Scout. He even earned the Hiking Merit Badge, which
involved a twenty mile hike.
Throughout his adult life,
as a teacher and in retirement, Tom was dedicated to Scouting, guiding
many, many boys through the ranks. Tom was always ready with
a
groan-inducing pun, even when you were just sure that you phrased your
sentence in just the right way so that a pun was impossible.
Tom
will be missed and our prayers are with him.
As
always, feel free to call Jerry
with questions. (Complaints can go to Arnie or John or one of
the Mikes!)
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