Boy Scout Troop 123

06/14/2026

"You're the emblem of the land I love, the home of the free and the brave." — George M. Cohan's "You're a Grand Old Flag"

Flag Day 2026. Today Boy Scout Troop 123, Cub Scout Pack 3709, and the Peru Veterans Memorial Group and American Legion conducted a flag retirement ceremony in Veterans Park. Every year this same group gathers to remember what the flag stands for and why we retire worn flags. We really wish more people from the community would come to remember with us. After the remembrance and 21-gun salute, the Scouts reverently placed the flags into a blazing fire. The grommets will be retrieved later. Thanks to everyone who joined us or contributed your worn flags.

05/22/2026

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

05/10/2026

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.

05/08/2026

Finished our City clean up project on Putnam Street tonight!

01/30/2026

01/19/2026

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!!

01/16/2026

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!

01/15/2026

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