Boy Scout Troop 123

Peru Boy Scout Troop 123, Cub Scout Pack 3709, and the Peru Veterans Memorial Group just finished putting flags on veterans’ graves in the Peru City Cemetery. For the first time any of us can remember, we ran out of flags.

Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” — Harry S. Truman

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Scout moms, stepmoms, foster moms, grandmas, aunts, mother figures, and anyone who gives a mother’s love! I hope that the Scouts are treating you well on your special day. If they are not, please alert Mrs. Olivero.

Finished our City clean up project on Putnam Street tonight!

Should we try this merit badge?

Simon Kenton council, bsa is thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to our merit badge offerings: The Invisibility Merit Badge! 🪄👀

This one-of-a-kind merit badge will put your stealth skills to the ultimate test. Requirements include:

• Successfully camouflage yourself in various environments, from the forest to the mall 🌿🏬
• Sneak past your fellow scouts undetected during a campout or troop meeting 🏕️
• Pull off at least 3 approved pranks without getting caught 🤡

Earning this merit badge will not only demonstrate your mastery of invisibility but also showcase your creativity, cunning, and ability to think on your feet.

The Invisibility Merit Badge will be available starting this summer, exclusively at Simon Kenton Council. Stay tuned for more details on how to earn this exclusive new merit badge and take your scouting skills to the next level! 🥷

Shared via Simon Kenton Council BSA

Learn more about the Invisibility badge: https://skcscouts.org/invisibility/

As always, remember to use your invisibility powers responsibly and for the greater good.

May 1-3. Any OA members interested?!

Happy birthday to Mrs. O’Dell!! She does so much for our Troop and I don’t know what we would do without her. She’s not on Facebook so if you see her out and about this week (or at the meeting on Thursday), wish her a very happy birthday. And I’m sure offers of coffee or regular Coke would not be turned down. Happy birthday, Mrs. O’Dell!!

Attention OA members!

Lawasgoteu, Wotamalo, Mattamechen, and Lowaneu chapters are pleased to present the lodge lock in. Plan for a FREE night of fun and fellowship with complimentary pizza.
Be on the lookout for more info about activities coming soon!

We will be camping at Camp Wokanda this weekend and attending this Merit Badge University. If your Scout would like to attend, please have them reach out to Mrs. Olivero or Mrs. O’Dell.

In partnership with Scouting America, W. D. Boyce Council the Peoria Riverfront Museum is excited to announce that we will be hosting a badge-earning opportunity for the Scouts!

Join us for:
"Merit Badge University"
February 21, 2026 | 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Sign up here: https://scoutingevent.com/138-2026MeritBadgeUniversity

Take advantage of an exciting partnership between the W. D. Boyce Council and the Peoria Riverfront Museum. In this afternoon-only event, Scouts can earn one of a wide range of merit badges, some not commonly offered!

Scouts can register and attend individually, but units are encouraged to travel together. Field ("Class A") uniforms are preferred so you can show how your Scout spirit "Plays in Peoria!"

Sponsored by Robert and Kathleen Temple