Troop 194 Scouts,

 Thank you all for participating in the Leatherwork Activity and Merit Badge last Monday night at the Troop Meeting.  I’ve taken attendance of all that were there and if you’d like to finish the projects and the Leatherwork Merit Badge it would be my pleasure to help you finish up.  On Monday night, we completed all of Requirements #1-2, and started #3.  Completion of the Neckerchief Woggle with 5 or more Leatherwork Processes will be completion of #3.  I will provide Blue Cards to those who express their interest in earning the Merit Badge.

This isn’t your kids’ summer camp - This one’s for you!  Step away from the daily grind and spend a week in the Northwoods of Wisconsin at MSR, where adventure and unforgettable experiences await. All Scouters and their friends are welcome!

• When: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
• Time: 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
• Location: Lake County Courthouse 18 N. County Street, Waukegan IL 60085
• Who: Limited to 120 Scouts (pre-registration is required)
• Parking: Free Parking in the Garage located on the North Side of the Courthouse (address above)
• Entrance: Enter through the Main Entrance connected to the Parking Garage (signs will be available and directions will be provided)
• Lunch is provided (more information will come after registration)

The following requirements must be completed prior to the event:

Time for a get together to recognize all that you do for Scouting and share a drink with you and your team. Volunteer recognition to the units will be presented. Join us for refreshments and celebrate with your fellow leaders. All adults in your unit are invited to this social. For more details and to register go to: https://scoutingevent.com/129-APHolidaySocial2025

Register by 11/30/25 to get Early Bird price! Wood Badge is an advanced national leadership course for scouting volunteers and professionals.Participants attend five training days over two-weekend camping programs and a mid-course patrol meeting. Using what you’ve learned, you develop a “ticket” with a counselor and set goals to be completed over the 18 months following your course.

The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) invites Scouts to attend this free webinar on scholarship application tips on Nov 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Eagle Scout, Dr. Spencer Long, founder of the Scouting America Alumni Educators Affinity Group, will lead an insightful one-hour session diving into the NESA scholarship program and beyond. In this webinar, Spencer will share expert advice on crafting compelling scholarship essays, setting yourself apart, and identifying the elements that make an application truly stand out. Click here to register.