Council news
Council Product Sales Generate Over $468,000 for NWSC Units!
 Special thanks to all units who participated in one or both product sales this year! Not only did you raise over $468,000 for your own units, but you helped add over $375,000 to the Council's budget as well.
Council Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Northwest Suburban Council is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at Harper College.
Fall Scouting Success Stories
1400 new Scouts recruited by units in the first two months. This is awesome, but there are a few more things to do: a Scout is not a Scout until he is registered.
2003 Friends of Scouting HAT TRICK
Over 50 Scouters attended the 2003 FOS kickoff at the Wolves stadium. A presentation was done and received great reviews as got our Hat Trick off to a great start. Start early and make sure your Unit scores a "Hat Trick" in Friends of Scouting.
Scoutreach Roundtable
We are working extra hard to keep the kids busy all winter long and to have them back every year playing soccer and staying out of trouble.
 Member Inventory
In the month of November and December, Units should be prepared
to do their best to share information on youth that are in the their Scouting programs.
 Pow Wow
Come to the Pow Wow.
Watch, learn, dance, and join in the fun. Native American craftsman will be there so mom can shop!
Philmont Update & News
Some 60 Scouts and Scouters will make the journey to scoutings Paradise” in July of 2003. . This trek is truly Scouting in action.
Order of the Arrow News
The Lakota Lodge of the Order of the Arrow will hold its annual Winter Banquet on Monday December 30th, 2002.
EXPLORING SCHOLARSHIPS
For those who have never "surfed” the Exploring / Learning for Life website, we've listed some helpful information for you in case you aren't aware of the great data base available to you. ...
Scout Shop 
Serves Scouts & Their Families
December
Gift Certificate Sales
$25 Value for $20...
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Letter from Commissioner
... It was a difficult year for our Council in both recruiting and raising money. The Commissioner staff is dedicated to getting back to the basics, and helping you at the Unit level to both fill your Unit with new recruits, as well as to work with your Unit to raise the necessary money for our Council to run efficiently.
Are You A Camp Builder?
Camp Builders is a way for families and units to support the capital improvement projects necessary to provide the best possible experience for Scouts...
Scouter of the Month
Signal Hill District is proud to honor Joanne M.S. Bilas B.S.N., R.N. as Scouter for the month of December.
MEMORIALS
The Northwest Suburban Council would like to recognize the following donors for their recent gifts to our organization ...
Training Awards
October & November 2002
Spring Boy Scout Leader Training
Eagles of the Month
Pride, Honor and Integrity- Eagles of October & November 2002
Tour Permit Changes
Effective January 1. 2003, at least one of the leaders participating in ALL unit outings needs to be current with Youth Protection Training...
Tour Permit Processing
Processing of Tour Permits at the Council office has been modified.
High Advanture Kick-off
The BLUE GOOSE HIGH ADVENTURE BASE has been established at Camp Napowan and is offering an exciting program consisting of SEVEN different opportunities for the older Scout or adult.
2003 promises interesting changes for Camp Napowan
...a complete review of all programs offered at Napowan is being conducted by senior staff members. . Improvements to all areas of the camp are being planned...
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