Hello Scouts,

We want to express our gratitude to all of you for contributing to the continued success of Puddle Scouts. Your support has shaped this organization into what it is today. Thanks to events like our Crinkle Crawls, Little Bites Chicago Munch, and wildcard options, we are welcoming new members into our community every month. The growing attendance numbers highlight the incredible size and enthusiasm of the ABDL community, both within and beyond the Chicagoland area. We couldn't be more thankful!

We are thrilled to announce that Puddle Scouts is officially becoming a non-profit organization! While the journey to this milestone has had its challenges, this transition allows us to achieve our charitable goals and serve the community more effectively. Rest assured, this change will not impact our day-to-day programs—you’ll still find us at all of our usual events!

As part of our commitment to growth and effectiveness, we’re restructuring our board to better align with our mission and future goals. This includes bidding farewell to some valued board members while welcoming new perspectives to our team. We want to sincerely thank each outgoing member for their dedication and hard work. Your contributions have made a lasting impact. Stay tuned for updates on areas where we may need additional help and ways you can get involved as we continue to move forward together!

Our vision for 2025 is set, and we’re ready to hit the ground running! Crinkle Crawl After Dark will continue every 4th Friday of the month at Jackhammer, and the Little Bites Chicago Munch will take place on the 2nd Sunday of each month at various venues across the area.

Beyond these, we are excited to add more events, educational programs, and locations to explore across the Chicago area. While Jackhammer will remain our home bar, we’re branching out to showcase more of what our vibrant city has to offer. Stay tuned and keep an eye on the official calendar at puddlescouts.com/events for future updates and details!

Membership information, opportunities, and benefits will be announced at the beginning of the year. While becoming part of a non-profit requires memberships, please note that everyone will be welcomed into our chats and regularly scheduled events.

For our friends outside of Chicago, we are looking beyond the area, with plans to connect at events in Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. By expanding our reach, we hope to welcome new members to our growing community.

Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We hope you all have an amazing rest of the year. If you have any future questions, please reach out to us.