Iron Horse District-Pathway To Adventure Council

03/11/2024

Just a friendly reminder about our upcoming March roundtable meeting on March 12th at 7PM, which will be on Zoom (see link below). We have a lot of important topics to cover, including updates on continuing registration changes, camping registrations, and details about the upcoming Spring Camporee. Join us!

Your presence and input are vital as we discuss ways to support our youth. We value your contributions and look forward to seeing you there!

You can always find where Roundtable will be here:

02/12/2024

We hope to see everyone at the Iron Horse District Roundtable meeting tomorrow!
Do not forget that it will be held in person at Augustana Lutheran
Church (5500 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637) and we will be starting our session at 7PM 🙂
Since this will be in person, we highly encourage everyone to bring something yummy to snack on for our potluck. If you cannot, no worries, we are grateful you can attend the meeting.
See you all there

02/01/2024

Message from our District Director Deriall Reed,

Iron Horse District, I would like to personally thank each dedicated scout volunteer leader for their invaluable contributions to our district's remarkable success over the past three years. Your selfless commitment to the scouting mission has truly made Iron Horse District exceptional. I am sincerely thankful for the time and effort you've devoted amid your busy schedules, shaping the youth's scouting experience in this incredible district. Your collective dedication is the driving force behind Iron Horse District being the BEST district in PTAC

Thus, it is with mixed emotions that I announce my transition from BSA executive to new career endeavors. Serving as your district executive for the past three years, five years for some, has been a privilege. Getting to know each of you has enriched my career experience, creating memories I will forever cherish.

Looking ahead, I am pleased to introduce David Tafur as the interim district executive while the vacancy is filled. David is the current Assistant Director of Field Services for Pathway To Adventure Council. David is an outstanding individual who is poised to continue steering Iron Horse in a positive direction.

For all scouting-related inquiries, please reach out to David at [email protected] or (630) 796 – 4226.

Iron Horse, thank you once again for your unwavering dedication. I am confident that under David's leadership, the district will continue to thrive and uphold its status as the BEST district in PTAC!

Best Regards,
Deriall Reed

01/25/2024

Calling all Iron Horse Troops,

Please make sure your troop is registered for the Iron Horse District Klondike if you have not already. The Klondike Derby is a winter skills event hosted on Friday night, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 10, 2024.

All scouts must always wear appropriate winter clothing. Proper attire includes winter hats, gloves, boots, winter coats, snow pants, scarves, etc.

For additional details please click the registration link below,

Iron Horse Klondike Registration:

Klondike Derby Hosted By Iron Horse District   Februrary 9 - 10, 2024 Starts Friday night at 6pm and ends approximately 3:30pm on Saturday afte

12/22/2023

Greetings Iron Horse,

Our District Key 3, Committee, and Commissioners team extend warm wishes for a joyful Christmas to all Scouting families in the Iron Horse District.

12/21/2023

Join us on Saturday, January 13 for our Merit Badge College at Moraine in Palos Hills, IL! Choose up to four classes, from Eagle-required to electives. With merit badges like Automotive Maintenance, Law, Space Exploration, Sustainability, and more, any Scout can design an exciting schedule for the day. Secure your spot today!

Register Here: https://scoutingevent.com/456-MBC2024

12/13/2023

Hello Iron Horse,

We want to make sure everyone is up to date on events, district resources, investment in character, and Recharter Turn-in Dates.
Please make sure to click this December 2023 Roundtable on YouTube.

Recharter Turn-in Dates:

Schedule by appointment only with Deriall he does not want to bother anyone on a day before Christmas or New Year for rechartering.

1. Saturday: Dec 9, 2023: LaGrange Service Center: 9 am and 12:30 pm

2. Thursday, Dec 14th, 2023: Lagrange service center 1 pm and 6:00 pm

3. Friday: Dec 15th,2023: LaGrange Service Center: 1 pm to 6 pm

4. Saturday: Dec 16th,2023: St. Mark United Method church: 10 am to 1 pm

5. Monday: Dec 18, 2023: Chicago service center: 10 am to 6 pm

6. Tuesday: Dec 19, 2023: Chicago service center: 10 am to 6 pm

7. Wednesday: Dec 20, 2023: Chicago service center: 10 am to 6 pm

8. Thursday: Dec 21, 2023: LaGrange service center: 1 pm to 6 pm

9. Friday: Dec 22, 2023: LaGrange service center: 1 pm to 6 pm

10. Saturday: Dec 23, 2023: appointments for this day please call Deriall by Thursday, Dec 21, 2023, to schedule times in the morning.

11/27/2023

It's time to recognize the exceptional contributions of our fellow Scouters! Do you know someone whose dedication and passion deserve to be celebrated? Nominate them for their outstanding service and commitment to Scouting!

Let's honor those who go above and beyond to make Scouting an incredible journey for all. Check out the link below to learn more about the nomination process and make sure to shine a light on someone who truly embodies the Scout spirit!

Nomination details: https://pathwaytoadventure.org/awards-nominations/

11/15/2023

11/14/2023

Hello Iron Horse,

We would like to remind you about our in-person November potluck Roundtable event.

Date: November 14, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Parking: Yes
Location: St. Rita of Cascia High School, 7740 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620: Please enter into door 14.

We kindly suggest that at least two leaders from your unit, pack, or troop attend the event.

We will be hosting a recharter breakout session for all units in the district.

Should you have any inquiries or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our District Commissioner, Mr. Mike Maddox, or Roundtable Commissioner, Sara Volk De Garcia.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening!

11/08/2023

10/23/2023

Hello Iron Horse,

We are officially 2 weeks left to register online for the West Area Camporee hosted by Iron Horse, Portage Creek & Tall Grass Districts.

Please click the link for more details.
https://scoutingevent.com/456-74883
Troops can come out for the weekend or just Saturday. Webelo's can participate too!

Please make sure to reach out to John Nelson for more information: [email protected]