Updated to remove expired events and added a few new ones - and some save the dates for further out as well. 

Remember to get SM approval before starting a merit badge or if you need to change counselors.

Many of the rank advancements require service hours, as do some of the merit badges. While we strive to provide service opportunities as a Troop, there may be times when you'll want to volunteer on your own (or with your family).  The list below is not meant to be comprehensive. Use it as a jumping off point to look for other opportunities in areas that interest you!  Like to be outside? Look at the township garden, forest preserves, or park districts. Interested in pets? While many local rescues require volunteers to be older, it’s worth digging around to see if there are opportunities for scouts. Check your religious institution if you attend one regularly, there may be options there - in summer, many churches ask middle school students to be junior counselors for their VBS programs. 

As you may have noticed yesterday, Lord of Glory is hosting a rummage sale this weekend. It looks like there are still volunteer spots open for this week, to  help with set up and sale times as follows: 

Great news for Scouts, leaders, and parents! All merit badge pamphlets are now available as free PDFs on the Scouting.org merit badge website (https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/).  This upgrade gives everyone free access to these resources while offering printed versions through Scout shops. The digital format makes these materials much easier to access, particularly for Scouts in rural and remote areas. 

For those attending Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan this summer, the process for ordering T303 shirts and camp gear will be different from previous years.