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TOP 5 LOCAL TOUR PERMIT EXCUSES
1. “I thought someone else was doing it!”
2. “When did that rule change? I didn't know that!”
3. “Oh….You need these 2 weeks ahead of time? I didn't know that!”
4. “Youth Protection Training…What's that?”
5. “I did not know we needed signatures!”
ONE OF OUR VERY OWN…
Congratulations to Jonathan Cohen for making Scholastic Honors for superior scholastic achievements as a member of the freshman class at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Jonathan is an Eagle Scout from the Northwest Suburban Council, and very active with the O/A. Jonathan graduated from Maine West High School in 2002, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Keep up the good work Jonathan! We are proud of you!
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New Emergency Preparedness
BSA Award Available
Emergency Preparedness BSA, a new award offered by the Boy Scouts of America builds on the very foundations of Scouting. From the beginning, the Scouting movement has taught youth to do their best, to do their duty to God and country; and to help others.
It has prepared them physically, mentally, and morally to meet these
goals. The basic aims of Scouting include teaching youth to take
care of themselves, to be helpful to others, and to develop courage, self-reliance, and the will to be ready to serve in an emergency.
The emergencies of today's world demand more than ever that our young people and adults be trained as individuals and as units to meet emergencies. The importance of this training is not new to the Boy Scouts of America, as Scouting has always taught youth to be prepared for all types of emergencies. Since Scouting began in the United States, Scouts have
responded to the needs of their communities and nation in time of crisis.
The Emergency Preparedness BSA award program, initiated by Chief Scout Executive Roy L. Williams, was developed in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to encourage families to be prepared in case of national emergency.
The award can be earned now with a recognition pin being available
through Scout shops in early June. The pin is appropriate for wear on BSA uniforms and civilian clothes. This award builds upon the emergency and safety requirements involved with the rank advancements through our programs. When an emergency occurs, it affects every youth and adult member of the BSA in the immediate area, creating the responsibility to respond first, as an individual; second, as a member of a family; and third, as a member of a Scouting unit serving the neighborhood and community. Because of these multiple levels of responsibility, the Emergency Preparedness BSA plan includes training for each. Download requirements from the BSA Web site www.scouting.org and help your unit prepare for an emergency today.
CONGRATULATIONS SILVER BEAVERS!!
May 9, 2003 at the Trackside Restaurant, at Arlington Race Track in Arlington Heights, the annual Council Celebration Event was held. One hundred and sixty Scouters gathered to celebrate our Council's 2002 year.
Six of Northwest Suburban Council's best were awarded the Silver Beaver Award. Kevin Chapman, John Frieburg, Mike Jung, Larry King, Paul Meincke, and Richard Zaprzalka were honored. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor that a Council can bestow upon its volunteers. All of us were touched by the their videos and words as they described their Scouting history and what it has meant to them.
Bob & Mike Payne were awarded the National Heroism Award for rescuing two women from a would be attacker. All four Districts were honored for conducting great youth program, with Signal Hill District receiving the National Quality District Award.
A special thanks goes to the Council Celebration Events Committee, Gail Walton, Bob Bell, Elaine Masciale, Patti Mikes, Dee Ryan, Sandy Perrino, and Dan Bettison.
Everyone had a great time. Congratulations Northwest Suburban Council!!!
L to R: Richard Zaprzalka, John Frieburg, J. Kevin Chapman, Paul Meincke, Mike Jung and Larry King
Bob Bell, Pete Stikovich, and Jean Frost are awarded with the Quality District Award at the Council Celebration Event.
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It's July, so let's go for a hike! Free stave medallion to the tenth customer each day. Save 10% on all medallions, staves, hiking socks, acitvity shirts, T-shirts and Napowan shorts.
Beginning June 10 through August 19, the Scout Shop will be closed on Tuesdays so that we can support the camp trading posts. Please visit us at one of the camp trading posts.
Receive 10% off in July.
Super Scouter Saturday
The ALL NEW, ALL PROGRAMS Training:
Training for Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Assistant CubMasters
And CubMasters, AS WELL AS ScoutMasters, Assistant ScoutMasters, Pack, Crew
& Troop Committee members, Crew Advisors & Associate Advisors.
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Commissioner Cookout
Please join us at the Prospect Heights Park District, Gary Morava Recreational Center on Camp McDonald Road in Prospect Heights on Monday, July 28, 2003 for our Annual NWSC Commissioner Cookout. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and program will follow. There is no set fee for this dinner & meeting, but we will ask for donations to cover costs.
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