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News from St. Juliana Boy Scout Troop 965
Troop 965 went cabin camping near the Rock River in Oregon, Illinois last weekend. Camp Lowden is situated in rolling and forested hills that provide miles of hiking and exploring. Two of the Scouts completed their First Class cooking requirement by planning the weekend menu, shopping for the food, and supervising other Scouts who helped with the cooking and clean-up. We ate well! Other Scouts practiced navigating through the woods with map and compass on a five mile hike.
We are also preparing for the Webelos II Cub Scouts to join our Troop next month. With our newest members we will be over 40 Scouts strong at St. Juliana.
The month of February 2010 marks the 100th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. At St. Juliana, Scouting provides a program for young men that builds character, reinforces values, teaches the responsibilities of citizenship, and develops personal fitness. We are deeply grateful to the parish for sponsorship since 1932 – 78 years!
Here are some fast facts about Troop 965 from our recent report to Fr. Kanonik. In 2009:
- 39 Scouts were registered in the Troop – young men from 6th grade through high school are members
- We held 45 Troop meetings, 8 weekend camping trips, a week at summer camp, and a week in the Florida Keys
- As a group we spent over 500 nights out camping and almost 1300 miles hiking
- Scouts and Leaders gave nearly 500 hours of service to the parish and community through Eagle service projects and other activities
- We collected over 200 pounds of food for the parish food pantry
- Troop 965 won the 2009 District Klondike Derby (winter outdoor skills) and finished 4th in the District First Aid Meet
Troop 965 meets at St. Juliana every Monday night at 7:00 in the Gym or School Hall. If you would like more information about joining us please call Scoutmaster John Pelrine at (773) 594-9555 or visit our Troop website at www.troop965.us. New Scouts (Boys 10 1/2 years old and up) are always welcome.
