Roundtables– at the LDS Church 1320 W. Schaumburg Road (east of Springinsguth) 7:30 pm
District Commissioner Meetings – are held at the Elk Grove Village Fire station- Meacham Road south of Biesterfield
District Committee Meeting- are held at the Dunbar Lakes Clubhouse on Lakeland Drive west of Plum Grove Rd.

November Calendar
4- District Committee Meeting- 7:30 pm
6- District Commissioners Meeting -7:30 pm
9- Fall Merit Badge Clinic
11- Roundtable, LDS- 7:30 pm
Pathfinder O/A Meeting, LDS- 7:30 pm
3- Pathfinder Annual Meeting/ District Elections -7:30 pm

District Annual Meeting/District Elections The Pathfinder District Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 7:00 pm at the Clubhouse ( Dunbar Lakes Clubhouse , on Lakeland Drive west of Plum Grove Rd.). If you are a Chartered Organization Representative, or a District Member at Large, please plan on attending to cast your vote. The District Nominating Committee is working to select a slate of officers that will be voted on at the meeting. There will be no nominations from the floor, so if you would like to recommend someone for a district position, please submit his or her name to Ray Okigawa at 847-882-6743 or rokigawa@attbi.com. The names should be received by Friday, November 12, 2002.

Trained Leaders Are The Best
Picture if you will a parent attends a rally night so their son can join Scouting. There aren't enough den leaders so they sign up as a new Tiger Cub Den Leader. This new leader wakes up in the middle of the night wondering what happened. But never fear, the pathfinder training team is here. Many new leaders attended the outstanding training courses offered by the District this fall. If you need more information on getting trained, for Boy Scouts contact – Bill Cohn – 847-985-4625, and Cub Scouts- Phillip Levsky 847-843-0720.

Webelos Camporee
On October 4th, a boat load of Webelos set sail for the Morris Boy Scout Ranch to participate in the High Seas Webelos Camporee. They brought hammers, saws, drills, for projects and went on a treasure “dig”. Skits were fantastic at the Campfire and all the buccaneers had a great time. A big thank you goes to Ken Sommers and staff for a great time.

Boy Scout Camporee
Did anyone have a “Clue” about what this was all about? Many Scouts attended this Fall camporee at Camp Sol R Crown and found all the clues they needed. Troop 399 put on a spectacular event centered around the game of Clue and found out who did what, with what to who. They also ran obstacle courses, constructed a rope bridge, and learned orienteering and compass. Thanks to Bill Kelly and troop 399 fun was had by all.

Annual Recognition Dinner

It is the time of year to recognize the Pathfinder volunteers for their hard work in providing the best possible program for out\r Scouts. Please help us identify those individuals who you think should be recognized. The nominations should be in by the December Roundtable. The following awards are presented:

Pack of the Year, Pack Committee Chair of the Year, and Cubmaster of the Year. Troop of the Year, Troop Committee Chair of the Year, and Scoutmaster of the Year. Crew of the Year, Crew Committee Chair of the Year, and Advisor of the Year.

District Award of Merit
The criteria for the nominations are as follows:
Program- quality, frequency, adherence to BSA guidelines.
Membership-recruitment and retention
Advancement- indicator of a quality program
Training- Trained leaders deliver a better program
Community Service- helping others
District Involvement- participation and sharing with other Scouts in our community

Friends of Scouting – participate in the financial support of programs in our council. Nominations can be turned in at the Roundtables. If you need forms, you can get them there.

Pathfinder District Executive/

Please welcome Brian Sutilla as the new Pathfinder District Executive. Brian is from Mukwonago, Wisconsin and brings to the district years of experience. Brian is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor member, received the District Award of Merit, is a member of the James E. West fellowship, and has worked many years as part of Summer Camp Staff. Brain looks forward to working with the Pathfinder volunteers in providing the best program possible. Please welcome Brain to the Pathfinder Family.