Scouts Successful in Annual Scouting For Food Drive
The war against hunger goes on. But, on May 8, over 7,000 Cubs, Boy Scouts and Venturing Scouts fought a successful battle in the hunger war. After distributing ‘door hanger’ flyers the previous week to residents throughout the council’s 33 communities, the Scouts returned to collect the much-needed food for the needy.
Jay Kleeman, NWSC’s SFF Chairman, stated, “It was just a tremendous turn-out by over 190 Scout units. Going door-to-door, they collected over 271,000 (pounds – items) of non-perishable food items. The Scouts who did the collecting and the parents and Leaders who did the driving will never see the look of gratitude on the faces of the hungry, but believe me, it’s there.”
“We won’t ever win the hunger war,” he continued, “but our annual Scouting For Food Service Project is sure appreciated. And I wish to thank all the Scouts and adults who made the drive a big success.”
Working in cooperation with the National Letter Carriers union, the Scouts took the collected food to participating Post Office docks for weighing and sorting. The food was then distributed to local pantries in our local northwest suburbs.
Scouting For Food started in 1988 as a National Service Project. The Council’s May drive surpassed last year’s total by over 31,000 pounds/items.
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Left to right:
Front row: Joseph Biagi, Mark Ellis, Patrick Ray, Greggory Ray, Morgan Kuenzler
2nd row: Ben Haynes, Todd Ahlers, Jeremy Koppenhaver, Christian Hill, Julian Hill
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Lifetime Achievement Award For Marty Schultz
Marty Schultz knows all about service. It is a driving force in his life, and that dedication has benefited an untold number of Scouts and Scouters over the years.
For all of his contributions to Scouting and to our country, Marty was presented a “Lifetime Achievement” award during the Council’s annual Recognition Dinner May 7th.
Before turning his full attention to Scouting, Marty put together a 21-year career in the military. He achieved the rank of First Sergeant in the Army, and accumulated numerous awards including – the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal seven times.
On the Scouting front, Marty has served as a Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Merit Badge counselor, Eagle Coordinator and – among other accomplishments – Marty is a Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow.
Marty has been a key member of the Council staff for the last 12 years. You may have seen him at the office. What you may not know is how hard he works. “I stay busy”, says Marty. “Everything I do, I do for the kids.” When you stop in, give Marty a salute and a “thank you” for all he’s done and continues to do.
Silver Beaver Award Recipients
Congratulations are also in order for the NWSC’s newest Silver Beaver recipients. Scouting's highest award for volunteers at the local council level. Bob Heuser, Chris Hommowun, Charlie Keppel, Tom Lobacz, Paul Pinderski and Ray Okigawa were also given their prestigious awards at the Council Recognition dinner.
Summertime is Venturing Time - Venturing Tower Climbing Day
Saturday, June 12, the climbing tower at Lakota is reserved for Venturers and their guests 14 and older. The crews will climb the tower, feast on a hot lunch prepared by the NWSC youth Venturing Activities Cabinet and participate in special Venturing activities, all for just $15. Registration is required no later than May 28th.
Napowan Venturing Weekend
Young men and women ages 14-20 registered in a Venturing Crew, along with their guests will visit Camp Napowan this summer over the weekend of July 30- August 1. Crew members will experience Shooting Sports, the Waterfronts, Fintlock and more. Fun contests and activities just for Venturers will be offerred. Saturday night will be the highlight of the weekend when the attendees will enjoy a Beach Party.
For only $25 ($30 after July 1) - camping, meals and all of the activities are included! Bring a tent, a sleeping bag and your bathing suit for a great weekend. Registration is open until July 16th, so get your forms and money in soon. If you've been thinking about joining a crew or starting one of your own, now is the time to do it!
Questions can be addressed to Bill Morgan Jr. at 312-787-5405 or Debbie Keyes at 847-991-3205. The registration forms are available though council or the NWSC web site at www.nwsc.org/venturing Also see http://units.nwsc.org/~venturing for additional summer offerrings by the crews.
5th “Jambo” Troop Authorized
We made it! The National Council authorizes NWSC to form a 5th troop for the 2005 Jamboree at Ft. A. P. Hill. As a result, our Jambo Committee is now accepting adult leadership applications for the four, new troop positions. Interested adults should get the qualifications and application forms from the council website or at the Service Center.
Youth registrations are still being accepted for this once in a lifetime scouting experience. Both youth and adults should apply ASAP!”
Adult and Older Youth Staffers needed for Jambo! Beyond the 20 adult Scouters selected as SMs and ASMs for our 5 troops, adult Scouters and older Scouts (born between 08/03/84 – 05/25/89) are urged to sign-up as Jambo staff in any one of numerous positions, i.e., air-rifle/archery ranges, fishing, pioneering, dining halls, rappelling, etc. For additional details, call Randy Toland or Marty Schultz at the Service Center (1-847-635-9404).
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Attention Photographers:
We NEED Pictures
Those of you involved in promoting your units know the value of good pictures. They do tell a thousand words, and we’d like your help in rounding up current pictures to tell Scouting’s story in the northwest suburbs.
Every year, as we prepare promotions for events like Day Camp, Summer Camp, Scouting for Food, and our Annual Report – we look for the best new pictures we can find to showcase what Scouting is all about. Many of you have contributed wonderful pictures in the past. Our hope now is to constantly update a new photo library in-the-making. We’d like to appeal to you – if you’re an amateur photographer or an old pro – to share your work for the NWSC’s promotional efforts. We’re interested in pictures of your unit events – be they outings, community service, or other activities. We don’t need a lot of pictures, but would ask you to consider sharing those pictures that you feel best show the fun and values of Scouting. We’ll accept your prints or photo CD’s, but would ask that you label each picture with a date, unit ID, and very brief explanation of what the picture is and where it was taken. Finance Director Jason Erpelding will be maintaining our photo library. You may contact him at jerpeldi@bsamail.org or 847-824-6846. We’ve already started collecting. Please help us tell Scouting’s great stories.
Community Service Survey
Community service is one of the hallmarks of Scouting, and all of our units in the Northwest Suburban Council are involved in a great variety of service projects every year. We are working to compile a complete list of those service projects and we could use the help of all unit leaders to achieve that goal. Your unit commissioner will contact you with a community service survey. Please fill it out so that the NWSC will have a detailed listing of varied service projects. We’re counting on you.
Wilderness First Aid Basics Course a Success
A major part of Scouting is camping, often in remote areas. What do you do, Scouts and Scouters, when your unit finds itself in dire need of first aid and none is available immediately?
That was the main thrust of NWSC’s initial American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics Course, conducted recently by Director Kevin Chapman at Camp Lakota. The course is for those who work, live, or play in remote areas – away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the victim, or moving the victim to more advanced treatment.
Twelve students spent two full days in a combination of classroom, skills practice and role play learning to teach the response steps and treatment of injuries and illnesses in a delayed-help situation.
Aided by thirteen staffers, the “campers” took to the trail for patrol “hands on,” practical sessions outdoors. Broken legs and bear mawlings, anyone?? Some realistic moulages did little to encourage the dinner appetites!
That the course was a success is evidenced by Kevin’s intent to hold another course in the fall. Anyone interested in being on staff is asked to contact J. Kevin Chapman for details at 1-847-394-1593 or madpiper@bh.nwsc.org
The Scout Shop Scoop
Summer Camp time is here! Save 10% off any pair of uniform shorts and socks. Be sure to stock up early. Effective August 1, 2004, the official Tiger Cub uniform will consist of the blue Cub Scout shirt and all proper patches. More infor will be available beginning in June.
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