Dear Puddle Scouts Troop Members,

As the Executive Board of Puddle Scouts Chicago, we are deeply troubled by the current political climate. While we knew this year would be challenging, the reality has surpassed our worst expectations. We know many of you are feeling the same.

Let us be clear: Trans rights are human rights. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. We stand firmly against the rising tide of transphobia, queerphobia, and other forms of discrimination infiltrating our spaces.

We also denounce the unjust detention and deportation of immigrants, who are an essential part of our communities. They are our neighbors, friends, and fellow Puddle Scouts.

While we are a kinky community organization, we encourage each of you to make your voices heard in whatever way you can. Vote if you can. Run for office if you’re willing. Speak out against injustice when you are able. Most importantly, lead with kindness—because supporting one another is how we endure.

As an organization, we will continue doing what we do best: being here for you. Our events will continue as planned, and we remain committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for the ABDL community. We will not back down in our advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We hope to see you at our next event. And as always, stay padded!

Signed the Puddle Scouts Chicago Executive Board.

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.