Al Cowsky is our Scoutmaster. Gary Lorenz is our committee chair. Troop 72 was chartered in 1929 and has been continuously sponsored by the United Methodist Church in Libertyville, Illinois.
Our event calendar is available online. Click on the Calendar link on the left of this page, or click on a date on the calendar in the right navigation pane to see what is going on today. Upcoming events are also listed on the right. Each event and month is printable directly from your browser, so you can always be up to date on Scouting events for Troop 72. Anyone in the troop community is invited to send us content. You can provide information for the troop web site by registering as a member to our site, and your submission will be approved for publication by our webmaster as soon as possible.
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Eagle Scout
Congratulationsto Scott R. Scott had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on May 3rd! Submitted by Jennings
Valorie C planned a great picnic again this year. Thanks to all those that helped: Mary A, our cooks Gary L and Bill A, set up and clean up crews and everyone for the yummy food. Submitted by Sandy Hauri
1st Years Requirement For 2nd Class Held This Sat.
I am planning on holding a 5 mile hike at Independence Grove for our 1st year scouts who need this 2nd Class requirement. We will meet at Independence Grove near the Visitor's Center this Saturday at 2pm. We will first cover the 10 poisonous plants requirement at the center then proceed with our hike.
The boys who finish these requirements before camp can earn their 2nd class rank at camp.
If you are the parent of a 1st year scout, please let me know if your son can attend. He should have a water bottle and rain gear as it might rain according to weather.com. I could also use a parent or two to assist.
I'm planning to bring my hiking boots due to the rain. I would recommend them if you have them.
Regards,
Al Cowsky Scoutmaster, Troop 72. Submitted by Jennings
Aptakisic DistrictLake Forest Days – August 4th & 5th*NEW* Help us kick off the council-wide celebration of the 100th anniversary of Scouting! Lake Forest has chosen the 100th anniversary of Scouting to be the centerpiece of their community fair. All units in Aptakisic are encouraged to participate. For more information, please click here. Human Interest Stories *UPDATED* Read exciting new stories about Scouters in action at the Aptakisic web page. Submit your story to Carl Bobis. Submitted by Jennings
The Apple River campout is fast approaching. Sign-up begins at the May 4th Scout meeting. The cost is $20 each (includes kayak rental). The boys must have completed a BSA swim test to be able to come on the kayak portion of the campout. The parents of those first year scouts who did not complete the swim test need to contact Al Cowsky as soon as possible to arrange for another test. Al is trying to get a quick shakedown cruise over at Independence Grove this weekend. Due to the circumstances, it will be limited to the first year scouts. Also, their parent's must be present and join their boys in a tandem kayak (their rules, not ours). Further information will be provided tomorrow.
