ORIENTEERING EVENT
October 27, 2012

Scouts worked on completing First Class requirement #2.    

#2.Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.)

It was a challenging and fun activity in the outdoors on a great autumn afternoon.  Scouts treked cross-country, on trail, on road, for a variety of skill learning.  The weather was great.  A great outdoor cookout finished a fun event.

CORTLAND PARADE
October 14, 2012

We rode a trailer/float in the Cortand Parade. A tornado watch made the parade more interesting.  Dark threatening clouds were moving in from the southwest.  Mostly the parade was dry, except for that downpour near the end. Scouts remained true to the parade, walking most of the way, despite the float, giving away candy to the crowd.

AYSO Concession
Saturdays in October 6-13-20-27, 2012

Troop 33 operated a concession stand at the AYSO soccer games at Kiwanis Park. We served hot coffee, cold drinks, donuts, hot dogs, chips, candy, and for the last Saturday biscuits and gravy.

NIU FOOTBALL GAME
October 13, 2012

We cheered on the NIU Huskies Saturday at Boy Scout Day. It was the Homecoming football game, Northern Illinois Huskies vs Buffalo Bulls.  About 600 Scouts attended.  We got to go down on the field during halftime and high-five the Huskies as they returned to the field.  It was a great win for the Huskies with a score of 45-3.  The afternoon was fun watching a great game.

INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND
Oct 5-7, 2012

We traveled north to Ashippum, Wisconsin to visit the Indian Summer event. Indian Summer is a celebration of history with Buckskinner Encampment, Native American Village, Voyageur Camp, Civil War Cavalry Encampment, Drummers, Dancers, 28 ft Voyageur Canoe Rides, Period & Native Traders, Blacksmith, Flint Knapper, Potter, Spinners, Natural Cloth Dying Demo, Face Painting, Trapper, Gatling Gun demos, Indian Artifact Display, Horse Circus, Medicine Wheel/Sacred Fire, Pipe Ceremonies, Period Food, plus Native Legend Story Telling.  There was also a great program on raptor birds. Boys enjoyed camping in a teepee. It was an amazing experience in living history.

TRIBUTE TO HEROES EVENT
Thursday October 4, 2012.

Several Troop 33 Scouts helped with the Tribute to Heroes event held at Kishwaukee College.  The event recognized four individuals from the DeKalb County area for their heroic work. The 2012 Tribute to Heroes honorees were Bob Coulter, Ken Doubler, Denny Rehn, Mike and Jenelle Muzzillo. Scouts greeted attendees with brochures, socialized with people at tables, assisted with award presentations, and helped distribute token momentos.