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March 2003 Edition

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2003 Leadership Breakfast

Over $49,000 was raised at the 2003 Leadership Breakfast, which was attended by over 130 business leaders in the Northwest Suburbs. The event took place at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg at 7:00 a.m. on February 21st. The guest speaker for the event was Jerry Markbreit, former NFL Referee. Jerry told stories of his time working with the NFL, and stressed the need to support the scouting program.

Christopher transitions from Cub Scout Pack 112 to Boy Scout Troop 401.
CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTOPHER!!!!

When did you eat last and what did you have? Most folks can readily respond to that question, although it might take some thought. We take for granted many things in the busy schedule we call life. One of them is that we can readily satisfy our hunger for food. ...full story

Council info...

Lakota Dancer's Indian Workshop...
The Lakota Dancers Crew 476 of Northwest Suburban Council BSA & OA Lodge 175 is sponsoring a workshop designed to teach both basic and intermediate craft skills used in outfit construction and dance....full story

Tour Permits...
Several changes regarding Tour Permits were enacted effective January 1^st. All units are encouraged to take note of these changes....full story

Rechartering/Quality Units...
Things to remember during and after rechartering: Did you qualify for Quality Unit, and is the form in?...full story

How you can help Scouting...
How you can help Scouting
in the click of a button...The best way to share the fun from your outings and spread the joy of Scouting is through pictures and we'd like to be able to share in your best...full story

High Adventure Shakedown...
Is your unit planning a hiking high adventure this summer to the Porkies's or Colorado or even Philmont? Are you looking for a training weekend that will help you on your adventure?...full story

2003 Friends of Scouting
"Hat Trick"...
This has been an exciting year for Family Friends of Scouting. Many Units have had an increase in both pledge total and...full story

Training...

Boy Scout Training Opportunities
Check out our web page at nwsc.org/training for upcoming events and registration forms. Three opportunities to get you and your Troop Committee trained!!...full story

Youth Protection
Youth Protection is now available online at http://www.nwsc.org or nwsc.org/training/youthprotection.shtml. Navigating the Site...full story

Lord Baden Powell University

Camping...

Cub Scouts DO Go Camping
Especially in the Northwest Suburban Council! Pack representatives turned out in record numbers to hear about all the great camping opportunities being offered to our Cub Scouts this year. ...full story

Lakota Climbing Tower
While the Sears Tower sky deck offers breathtaking views, we'll soon have our own sky deck with a fabulous panorama. The catch — or shall we say challenge — is that you've got to climb all the way to the top to see it....full story

Camping Information
Napowan 2003 Leader Guides have been sent to all camp contacts. It is also available on the Council website.....full story

Memorials...


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