When is a bonfire, not a bonfire?
When it rains like it did Tuesday night. Troop 35’s first meeting of summer had been planned to be a hot occasion. Several Troop 35 scouts had worked at Winfield Community United Methodist Church clearing brush and making a big pile. With Scoutmaster Carl’s expertise, the troop was going...
Summer Camp 2014 – Meeting
It was a great night talking to the Flaming Arrow’s parents about summer camp. For many of the scouts, it will be there first time away from mom and dad, and mom’s first time away from her scout. It’s a big deal. But, rest assured, the scout that leaves...
Mid-February update
It is Mid-February and spring is on the way, at least that is what the calendar tells us. In the world of Troop 35, we’ve been busy. It is the time of the year when cub Scouts begin crossing over to become Boy Scouts. This year Troop 35 is...
Philmont bound in 2015….
Troop 35, we’ve won the lottery! Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch Expeditions would like to congratulate Troop 35 of the Three Fires Council (Sponsor: Gary Memorial United Methodist Church – Wheaton, IL 60187) Your unit has been picked as a winner for a reservation...
Troop 35 Newsflash October 14, 2013
News: Wreath Sales this week – $ total sales for the Troop. Remember our goal is $ and we only have 3 more weeks to sell! Our “Top Dog” award this week goes to William W. for overall top sales. Congratulations also to our top 5 overall sellers this...
Troop 35 Newsflash – Sept 26, 2013
News: Wreath Sales are underway and going strong – total so far is over $13,000 towards our $60,000 goal – we can do it! Congratulations to Brandon B and William W for being our “Top Dog” for weeks 1 and 2! Keep selling – this week’s challenge is “Overall...
Troop 35 Newsflash: August 28, 2013
News: Wreath Sales are coming! September 10th is our Kick-Off. Thank you to Mr. Duve for heading up the “Salesmanship Merit Badge” that met yesterday. Part 2 is on October 1st, those who attended – don’t forget to do your homework! Stay tuned for more information regarding the sales...
Troop 35 Newsflash August 14, 2013
News: Friday, 8/16 3-7pm, Saturday, 8/17 9-1 or later if needed and Sunday, 9/18 if needed (time TBD) – Steven S. Eagle Project! Steven is sprucing up the entrance to the Prairie Path on the northwest corner of County Farm and Geneva Roads (across the street from Walgreens). He needs the...
Mid-July T35 Update
Sunday, scouts from Troop 35 packed their bags, climbed on to buses and headed off to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve near Mount Hope, West Virginia. A couple of the troop’s leaders – Mr. Leonard and Mr. Bottom were already there waiting for the...
Tesomas ReCap
By know the Scouts that returned from Camp Tesomas are home demonstrating their new skills by catching up on chores and fixing things around the house with duct tape and paracord. I am sure the adult leaders are relaxing with an ice cold Mountain Dew. Here are a few...