Congratulations to Logan Hanquet who earned BSA's top rank of Eagle Scout this week at the Boone Trails District boards!

Hi Troop parents, we still need volunteers for next week's lock-in.

For all the parents hesitant to join the troop campouts this is a great opportunity to support the troop without sleeping outside!

From Ashley, Tim, Colton, Madison, Alexis, and Makinze

Our troop is participating in the Adopt a Family program this year. Please see the Sign up Genius for detailed instructions.  Plan on bringing the unwrapped items you have purchased to the troop meeting on 12/9. Contact Stephanie Hilmes (Xander’s mom) 314-374-0044 or Emily Jackson (Kobe’s mom) 314-501-0600 with any questions. Thank you for your support of this important service project this holiday season. 

Thanks to those who have re-registered.  The list is getting shorter.  If your name is not on this list, you have successfully re-registered,

The following adults and scouts should renew your membership prior to your expiration date of Dec 31, 2025:

Minutes from Tuesday's parents meeting.  Please reach out to any adult leader with any questions/comments. 

• Membership Renewal
• National and Council – emails have been sent out by the Council for each family to re-register and pay National/Council dues.  Re-registration is due by 12/31/25.  Let Mike know if you did not receive it. 
• Troop Dues - $90 per scout due at time of renewal via cash/check to Jason, Mike, or Jessica
• Scouting for Food
• Bag Drop Off – meet at 9 am on Saturday, November 15 in front of the church
• Bag Pick Up – meet at 9 am on Saturday, November 22 in front of the church
• If available, we will need help after bag pick up to unload at Hope Ministries and start sorting
• Tree House Campout
• Meet at Knights around 8:30 am on Saturday, December 13
• Return to Knights around 10:30am on Sunday, December 14
• Working on Saturday afternoon program of either rifle shooting or shotgun shooting
• Make sure to RSVP on the website
• Summer Camp – Camp Alexander (https://campalexandercolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/Camp-A-Parent-Guide.pdf)
• Week 2 – June 7 to June 13
• Due to travel distance, will leave June 6 and return June 14
• RSVP on the website ASAP for Troop registration by end of November
• If not 100% sure, register and comment tentative so we can register appropriate numbers
• Adult Volunteers – will need strong parent participation for drivers
• Troop Service Project
• Sponsoring a family for Adopt-a-Family through St. Vincent DePaul
• Kobe's Mom and Xander's Mom have volunteered to be the troop points-of-contact
• We will get info on our family by Thanksgiving
• Troop Lock In
• January 16 at 7 pm to January 17 at 7 am
• Will need at least six leaders/adults per shift (shifts are 3-4 hours)
• Adult Leaders/Volunteers – there are many available opportunities for parents to help out with varying levels of time commitment, let us know the time you can commit or your interests and we can connect on something
• Easy one, attending camp outs
• Troop positions such as fundraising chair, service project chair, Scouting for Food chair, Troop Lock In chair, etc.
• Merit Badge Counselor is a great opportunity, especially for Eagle required merit badges, as it helps the PLC plan Troop activities
• Another opportunity is getting certified in a Council provided program so the Troop has readily available/Council required certified adults for programs such as shooting sports, climbing, ropes course, etc.
• No matter how you choose to help out (attending campouts, troop position, merit badge counselor, etc.), all adults need to be registered with Scouting America and is easily done

I believe I’ve hit everything and again, please reach out with questions or with volunteer inquiries.