» Upcoming events

9/7	Committee Meeting
9/7	Patrol Leaders Council
9/9	Waapi Lenaswa Rountable
9/14	Troop Meeting - Theme, Fishing
9/17	Silver Springs State Fish & Wildlife Area
9/21	Troop Meeting
9/28	Troop Meeting

more upcoming events

Welcome!
Troop 83 serves the Plainfield, Illinois and surrounding area. We are a new troop and were chartered on 5/13/2003. We are sponsored by St. John Lutheran Church of Joliet.

Silver Springs - Survival Campout - 9/17, 18 & 19
It's here again, the Troop 83 "Survival Campout". Do you think you can make it through the weekend? Minimal food, minimum shelter and minimum supplies. . . .sure sounds like fun to me. What will we try this year? Last year we had some squirrel! Who knows: pigeon, racoon, skunk or maybe even possum (yuck). Whatever we do it is sure to be fun. Start planning its only 1 month away.

Annual Thanksgiving Campout - 11/12 thru 11/14
Last years campout was so well liked we are returning to Channahon State Park for our Annual Thanksgiving campout. What will be planned for this year? Don't know for sure but it is guaranteed to be fun for all. As usual we will celebrate with Turkey and Ham and all the trimmings. This year should be our biggest ever. Mark your calendar this is one campout you don't want to miss.

Interested in Scouting?

Interesting in scouting? Want to find out more about Troop 83? Come visit us! Troop meetings are on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 2650 Plainfield Rd (US 30), Joliet, IL 60435.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Click on the "Other_Activities" page for other fun things to do.

Summer Camp Quotes
Fly Fishing Merit Badge
Scouting Photo Contest
Scouting University
Shooting Sports Merit Badge
Chemistry Merit Badge
Scout Day at Chicagoland Speedway

SMILE FOR THE CAMERA

The "PICTURES" page has been updated! Click on the link and have a look.

If you have any pics that you have taken at Scouting events, attach them to an e-mail and send them to mccaffertyseven@yahoo.com. Please include the name of the event and the date.

ONGOING TROOP RECYCLING

Troop 83 has an ongoing recycling program. There is no selling involved and its a great way to raise money for troop equipment. We would like all our Scouts and parents to save aluminum cans. Crush them (rinse first if you can), put them in a bag and bring them with you to the next troop meeting. One of the leaders will collect them and "turn them into money".

Merit Badge Counselors
Click on the Awards/Advancement tab to view "Totem", bead color meanings and "Merit Badge Counselor link".

WE NEED YOU !

Parents and scout leaders; we have a great opportunity. Troop 83 is looking to fill the position of Troop Secretary.

For information call the Committee Chairman, William Zucek (630-263-1633)