Boy Scout Troop 71, Libertyville IL

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Welcome to The Troop 71 Website!

"The Spirit is there in every boy; It has to be discovered and brought to light"

Robert Baden-Powell

Eagle Scout Ethan ends the summer on a high note!

Interested in Scouting? Come visit Troop 71 to learn more.

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All are welcome. Please check our calendar for up to date information.

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If you have any questions about Troop 71, please contact us by clicking on the "Contact Us" link on the left under menu.

Scout Portal for Service Hour Tracking (Enter hours upon completion of work)

Scout Request of Board of Review (Use when all Requirements are done)

Scout Submission of Rank Requirements (Use when all requirements are completed)

Fall Court of Honor - Monday October 5 at 7:30pm in Fellowship Hall

Posted on Sep 1 2026 - 4:32pm

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Troop 71 will host our Fall Court of Honor in Fellowship Hall at 7:30 pm on Monday, October 5. Families are encouraged to attend to see their Scouts recognized.

Scouts should have all rank advancement completed by September 28 to make the Court. Be sure to submit your Service hours to the Service Tracker and to share your Completed Rank Requirements to the advancement chair. Meet with your patrol leader and request Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review (BoR) in time to meet the deadline. Good Luck Gentlemen!

Our Troop Court of Honor. | Mrs. Scoutmaster

Troop Committee Meeting - Sunday Night - Sept 13 - Via Zoom

Posted on Sep 1 2026 - 2:46pm

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The next Troop Committee Meeting will be on Sunday, September 13 at 8 pm. The agenda and ZOOM link will be sent out 48 hours before the meeting.

RSVP for Fall Camping

Posted on Sep 1 2026 - 2:43pm

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Campouts for the Fall have been added to the troop calendar. Please review and sign-up for those that you are interested in. Please note that we'll need to lock in participation for the September canoe trip by the end of August.

Sign-up for canoe trip will close 9/2

Posted on Sep 1 2026 - 2:31pm

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Troop - If you are interested in joining the September canoe trip 9/11-13, please sign-up HERE. We will need to confirm our numbers and reserve the canoeing equipment with the outfitter by September 2nd. This is a really fun outing - you'll paddle Saturday, pick a sandbar to camp overnight on, and then finish the paddle Sunday morning.

Patrol Leader Council (PLC) meeting on Monday, August 24

Posted on Aug 24 2026 - 9:40am

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In Scouting, a PLC meeting is a gathering of the Patrol Leaders' Council, which is the elected youth leadership group responsible for planning and running the troop's activities. It is the core engine of a youth-led troop, ensuring that Scouts—not adults—decide their program.

Who Attends a PLC Meeting? The council is made up of specific youth leaders in the troop:

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL): Runs and leads the meeting.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL): Helps the SPL.
Patrol Leaders: Represent individual patrols and share their members' ideas.
Troop Scribe: Takes notes and keeps the official minutes.
Scoutmaster: Attends to mentor, guide, and ensure safety, but does not run the meeting.