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"The Spirit is there in every boy; It has to be discovered and brought to light"

                                                      Robert Baden-Powell

 

 

Congratulations to Jacob Cornell.  He is an Eagle Scout!

      

Interested in Scouting?  Come visit Troop 71 to learn more.

 

Welcome to All New Scouts!

All are welcome.  Please check our calendar for up to date information. 

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Missing: The Scout who fits in this Green hooded Zipper jacket

Posted on Sep 30 2025 - 10:36pm

 Found Monday night after the Troop Meeting in Fellowship Hall.  This is a medium size.  If this looks familiar, contact Mr Giamis.

        

Committee Meeting Sunday Night (10/5) at 7 pm via Zoom

Posted on Sep 30 2025 - 10:31pm

Please join us for a Troop Committee Meeting this Sunday night at 7:00 pm via ZOOM!

Scouting University: Leader Training Day

Posted on Sep 29 2025 - 3:12pm

Come and sharpen your Scouting Skills!  November 1st at the Wildwood Presbyterian Church.  Registration for $20 (except CPR)  More info at link.

https://scoutingevent.com/129-2025LeaderTrainingDay

CPR Training: Choose from morning or afternoon sessions. An additional $65 will be collected at Check-in (pay by check, cash, or Zelle)

All Scouting America Leaders: Cub Scouts, BSA, Venturing - Why should you attend?  There are leader-specific training sessions to be certified as a leaders as well as CPR training, learn about high adventure, Merit Badge Counselor Training, recruitment & retention, Scoutbook, Service Projects, Special Need Scouts, AOL to Scout Transition, How to get ILST/ILSC started in your unit, Cub Scout Activities and ceremonies and outings, Board of Reviews, Advancement coordinator information,  knot tying, Scouting America religious emblems, outdoor cooking, outdoor ethics, CPR, Intro to Cold Weather Camping, Scout’s Own – Duty to God and so much more!

All BSA/SA Scouts (5th-12th grade) and All Venturing Scouts (at least 13 years having completed Grade 8, or 14-20 years) -  Why should you attend?  Learn about high adventure, knot tying, Scouting America religious emblems, outdoor cooking, outdoor ethics, CPR, Intro to Cold Weather Camping, Scout’s Own – Duty to God, and so much more!

All Scouting America Parents -  Why should you attend?  There are leader-specific training sessions to be certified as a leaders as well as CPR training, Merit Badge Counselor Training, learn about high adventure, recruitment & retention, Scoutbook, Service Projects, Special Need Scouts, AOL to Scout Transition, How to get ILST/ILSC started in your unit, Cub Scout Activities and ceremonies and outings, Board of Reviews, Advancement coordinator information, knot tying, Scouting America religious emblems, outdoor cooking, outdoor ethics, CPR, Intro to Cold weather camping, Scout’s Own – Duty to God and so much more!

OKPIK - Cold Weather Training

Posted on Sep 29 2025 - 3:11pm

OKPIK (Inuit for snowy owl) was developed at the BSA's Northern Tier High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota. This program develops survival and preparedness skills for camping and trekking in low temperatures. The course covers topics such as dressing for and sleeping in the cold, cold-weather shelters, cooking and meal preparation, equipment, first aid, hypothermia, and more. OKPIK is open to adults as well as youth age 14 and older. 

Interested in Eagle Cave February 2026?

Posted on Sep 29 2025 - 3:11pm

All - The PLC is interested in going to Eagle Cave for our February campout.  This is a fun one where you'll sleep in the cave after spending the day exploring the miles and miles of tunnels and caverns.  

RSVP for October Campout at Cantigny

Posted on Sep 29 2025 - 3:11pm

All - Our October campout will be at Blackwell Forest Preserve with a trip to the Cantigny war museum on Saturday afternoon.  We'll also do some orienteering at Blackwell's course Saturday morning.  More information about the museum and tank park .

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