• Troop 24 Scouter of the 2011 is:  Bill Martin - Thanks Bill for all your help
  
  
• On February 19, 2012 Religious Awards were received by the following:
    Dan H.  -   Simon's Cross Award
    Noah L.  -  Simon's Cross Award
    Jacob C.  -  Parvuli Dei Emblem
    George S.  -  Chi Rho Medal
    Troop 24  -  Pope Pius VI Award
  
  
• Congratulations to John Klemp for earning his Wood Badge
  
  
• Congratulations to Weston Hock for being named Lewis & Clark Council's
  2010 Eagle Scout of the Year (Belleville News Democrat Article - click here)
  
  
• On April 8, Noah L. was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's National Honor Society, Dan H. achieved the O.A. rank of Brotherhood.
  
  
• Special Congratulations to Kevin S. for passing his Eagle Board of Review on March 24, 2011
  
  
• Troop 24 Scouter of the 2010 is:  Jerry Haas - Thanks Jerry for all your help
  
  
• On February 27, 2011 Religious Awards were received by the following:
    Adam G. -  Pope Pius XII Award   
    Carolyn Klemp -  St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Award
    Troop 24 - Pope Pius VI Award
  
  
• Special Congratulations to Gregory K. for passing his Eagle Board of Review on Dec. 23, 2010
  
  
• Ed Hock has stepped down as Troop Committee Chairman after many years of distinguished service. The new Committee Chairman is Jerry Haas.
  
  
• Special Congratulations to Weston Hock for passing his Eagle Board of Review on Aug. 26, 2010
  
  
• Congratulations to Mrs. Klemp on receiving the Silver Beaver Award council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. The award will be presented on March 20, 2010
  
  
• Special Congratulations to Andy Martin for passing his Eagle Board of Review on Nov. 19, 2009
  
  
• Congratulations to Mr. Hock on receiving the George A. Meany Scouting Labor Award on Sept. 3, 2009.  Presented by the Southwestern Illinois Labor Council.
  
  
• On Aug. 15, 2009, Joshua B., Adam G. and Daniel H. were inducted into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's National Honor Society.
  
  
• Special Congratulations to Austin P. for passing his Eagle Board of Review on March 19, 2009
  
  
• Congratulations to Mr. Martin, Troop 24 Scouter of the Year 2009
  
  
• On February 15, 2009 Religious Awards were received by the following:
    Adam C. -  Pope Pius XII Award   
    Weston H. -  Pope Pius XII Award
    Greg K. -  Pope Pius XII Award
    Austin P. -  Pope Pius XII Award
    Kevin S. - Pope Pius XII Award
    Adam G. -  Ad-Altari Dei Award
    Dan H. -  Ad-Altari Dei Award  
    Troop 24 - Pope Pius VI Award
  
  
• On February 17, 2008 Religious Awards were received by the following:
    Adam C. -  Ad-Altare Dei Award and Simon Award   
    Weston H. -  Ad-AltareDei Award
    Greg K. -  Ad-Altare Dei Award and Simon Award
    Matt S. -  Ad-Altare Dei Award and Simon Award
    Kevin S. - Ad-Altar Dei
    Troop 24 - Pope Pius VI Award
  
  
• Doing a "Good Turn Daily," in lieu of a gift exchange, the Scouts of Troop 24 chose to give a needy family $100 for Christmas presents.  The family would not had any presents for Christmas if it were not for the thoughfulness of our Scouts.  Thanks
  
  
• Congratulations to Mr. Martin on receiving the George A. Meany Scouting Labor Award on August 30, 2007.  Presented by the Southwestern Illinois Labor Council.
  
  
• On June 29, 2007, Weston H., Kevin S. and Mr. Komora were inducted into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's National Honor Society.
  
  
• Adam C. and Matt S. were inducted as Braves into the Camp Joy Tribe of Mannaseh on June 28, 2007.
  
  
• Mark Walz has stepped down as Troop Committee Chairman after many years of distinguished service. The new Committee Chairman is Edward Hock.
  
  
• And Troop 24 Scouter of the Year is:  Bonnie Fietsam - Thanks Bonnie for all the years as Committee Treasurer
  
  
• Congratulations to Troop 24 for receiving the Bronze National Camping Award for 20 Days and 20 Nights.  This Award was presented to the Troop at the Court of Honor on February 20, 2007
  
  
• On February 18, 2007 Religious Awards were received by the following:
    Chris B.  -  Pope Pius XII Award
    Weston H.  -   Simon's Cross Award
    Kevin S.  -  Simon's Cross Award
    Bill Martin  -  Bronze Pelican Award
    Troop 24  -  Pope Pius VI Award
  
  
• Special Congratulations to Chris B. for passing his Eagle Board of Review on February 15, 2007
  
  
• After seven years as Scoutmaster of Troop 24, Mr. Law has resigned his position as Scoutmaster effective Jan. 1, 2007.  Jim will stay on with the Troop taking the position as Assistant Scoutmaster.  We will all miss Jim being at the helm.  Mr. Komora will be taking over as Scoutmaster.
  
  
• On June 30, 2006, Mr. Martin, Adam C., Greg K., and Matt S. were inducted into the Order of the Arrow,  Scouting's National Honor Society.  The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold:  (OA Factsheet - click here)
  • To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives
  • To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit
  • To promote Scout camping
  • To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others
    
    
• Adam C., Greg K. and Matt S. were inducted as Kit Foxes into the Camp Joy Tribe of Mannaseh on June 30, 2006.
  
  
• Mr. Komora and Mr. Martin were inducted into the Camp Joy Tribe of Mannaseh on June 29, 2006
  
  
• Online training for Youth Protection, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat and other training, see Useful Links or use this link: BSA Training
  

Last Updated Jan. 2, 2012