Ready, Set, Napowan!
2200 Scouts have their sights set on Napowan for summer camp. They’ll be coming from 110 units – most within the Northwest Suburban Council, but many will be joining us from other councils.
Some changes are planned for food service this year. Though family-style serving will continue, a defined vegetarian menu is being added. Outpost cooking will also have a defined menu.
The Camper Activity Program is being re-worked a bit for this summer. C.A.P. has been an effective way for first-time campers to enjoy the program, and understand the challenges of camp while working on advancement. To improve upon those goals, C.A.P. this summer will be geared more toward groups of young campers as opposed to individuals. The hope is that working together will increase involvement and fun.
Merit Badge work each week this summer will begin with Monday seminars conducted by counselors. The sessions are meant to clearly explain requirements and expectations while helping the boys focus on what they need to do and how much time it’ll realistically take to achieve a merit badge of choice. The seminars will enable the counselors to collect as many merit badge cards as possible early in the week. Scouts should sign up early and manage their time wisely.
Finally, for older Scouts who hunger for more adventure, we’re once again offering four high adventures through our Blue Goose High Adventure Base.
Canoeing the Flambeau Flowage in northern Wisconsin
Backpacking the Porcupine Mountains of Michigan’s upper peninsula
The Blue Goose Challenge – including C.O.P.E., Kayacking and cycling in Sparta, Wisconsin, and climbing at Devil’s Lake
Scuba diving at Devil’s Lake
For more Blue Goose and Summer Camp information, call Randy Toland or Marty Schultz at 847-824-6880.
A Time for Honors and a Time for Fun
On Friday evening, May 6, you are invited to help honor our 2004 Silver Beaver recipients, celebrate our district accomplishments, salute our distinguished Scout units and to have a lot of fun at the Council Annual Recognition Dinner.
The event is being held at Chateau Rand, 900 E. Rand Rd. in Des Plaines (just north of Golf Rd.). With live "blues" music playing in the background, it will start with a 6:30, cash bar, social gathering. A family style dinner, the awards presentation and a fun-filled program will follow.
Being honored for their long-time service and dedication to Scouting and community services are Silver Beaver Recipients Barbara Rubenstein, Bob Galassi, Ed Schipp, Chuck Taubman, Wayne Slover, Linda Cohn and Dorothy O’Neill. As reported in the April NW News, Dorothy died before her selection was revealed.
The Silver Beaver is the highest national award that may be presented at the Council level.
And here’s an Annual Dinner First: 5 districts will receive Quality District Awards and 27 Scout units and 2 Venturing Crews will receive Distinguished Unit Awards.
Attendees will be treated also to an appearance of good ole Jake and Elwood following the awards ceremony. That’s right, a Blues Brother Act. And, come and see the original Mt. Prospect Police Department "Bluesmobile" that barely survived the film production.
The cost for the non-uniform event is $30.00 per person. Make reservations NOW. Dark sun-glasses are allowed.
3 Month Memo for Council events
MAY:
Annual (Silver Beaver) Dinner ----------- May 6
Scouting For Food Pick-up -------------- May 7
Six Flags Scout Day ---------------------- May 7
Council Program Kick-off ------------ May 10
OA Spring Fellowship - Napowan - May 13-15
Executive Board Meeting -------------- May 18
Jambo 2nd Shakedown ------------ May 20 - 22
Family Camping at Napowan ---- May 27 – 30
Memorial Day ---------------------------- May 30
JUNE:
Day Camp Session 1------------------ June 13-17
Napowan Week 1 --------------------- June 19-25
Troop Leader Development --------- June 19-24
Schaumburg Flyers Game -------------- June 22
Napowan Week 2 ---------------- June 26-July 2
OA Summer Fellowship ------------ June 24-25
Day Camp Session 2 ----------------- June 20-24
JULY:
Napowan Week #3 ---------------------- July 3 - 9
Independence Day -------------------------- July 4
Cub Scout Residence Camp #1 ------- July 7 - 10
1st Year Webelos Weekend #1 ------- July 9 - 10
Napowan Week #4 ------------------- July 10 - 16
Council Philmont Trek --------------- July 10 - 22
Day Camp Session #3 ----------------- July 11 - 15
S’burg Flyers’ (C S 75th Anniv.) --------- July 12
Cub Scout Residence Camp #2 ---- July 14 - 17
Venturing Cope Weekend ---------- July 15 - 17
Venturing Weekend ----------------- July 15 - 17
Napowan Week #5 ------------------- July 17 - 23
Commissioner Cookout ------------------- July 18
Day Camp Session #4 -------------- July 18 - 22
Executive Board Meeting ---------------- July 20
Council 2005 Jamboree Trek -- July 20 - Aug. 5
Cub Scout Residence Camp #3 ---- July 21 - 24
1st Year Webelos Weekend #2 ---- July 23 - 24
Napowan Week #6 ----------------- July 24 - 30
2005 National Jamboree ------ July 25 - Aug. 3
Day Camp Session #5 -------------- July 25 - 29
Philmont 2005 – Openings Still Available
We very much want to fill our entire 60-person roster for this summer’s Council Philmont contingent, but at this writing we’re a dozen people short. So, THERE’S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR A TRIP OF A LIFETIME. Ask anyone who’s been to Philmont, and they’ll tell you what a memorable and remarkable impact it has on their lives. Yes, it is challenging. Yes, you need to prepare. But the rewards are immeasurable. Many boys (and girls) come back from this experience more mature, more self-confident, better team-players, wiser and stronger for the experience.
The dates for this year’s trek are July 9th through the 22nd. Please contact Randy Toland at the Council office for more information (847-824-6880). Openings remain, but time is running out. PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY.
Scouts preparing for backpacking this summer at Philmont Scout Ranch
Plan NOW for fall Wilderness 1st Aid Course
A quick scenario: Your unit is on a High Adventure back-packing trek when a Scout falls and suffers a broken leg and major bleeding. The nearest help is miles away. What do you do?
You can find out on Sept. 16 - 18 at Camp Lakota. By registering for the American Red Cross Wilderness 1st Aid Basic Course, you will have 16 hours of classroom, skills practice and role playing to learn how to respond and treat remote area illnesses and injuries.
Working with certified ARC instructors, you'll develop team skills also as you assess and take action to deal with outdoor, realistic (censored because of graphic description) injury situations.
The cost is $90.00 for the weekend which includes all meals and course materials. Registration deadline is Sept. 9. Fill out and return a reservation form to the Council Volunteer Service Center and mark your calendar.
Until then, your Scout is still bleeding severely and is suffering with his broken leg. What are you going to do about it?
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PHOTO CONTEST
Enter the first Northwest Suburban Council Photo Contest by submitting your scouting based photographs to the Council’s Volunteer Service Center by Monday, August 1, 2005. The winner of the Photo Contest will receive a $50 gift certificate to the National Scout Shop. This award is sponsored by Byte Me Computers and Internet Services of Mount Prospect. The Council Marketing Committee is hosting this contest and will serve as the contest judges.
Rules:
Submit your photos (suggest print size is 5x7) of Scouting based events; these can include unit meetings, outings, action shots, patriotic events, scouting skill activities and more by August 1.
Photo must be accompanied by both the negative or electronic media and need to have captions with the names and unit number of those pictured or the place/activity noted.
Please ensure that your photographs are marked with your name and unit affiliation.
All photo graphs will become property of the NWSC and may be used in future publications and promotional tools developed by the Council.
Contest is open to all NWSC Scout and Scouters of all ages.
The decision of the Judges is final.
Submit your entry to: NWSC Photo Contest, Northwest Suburban Council, 600 Wheeling Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 by August 1, 2005. Winners will be announced in September.
Spring is Time for New Growth
Now’s the time to plant those seeds and get a quick harvest of new Tigers, Cubs and Boy Scouts. Don’t have the seeds? Well, how about contacting your Unit Commissioner,District Membership Chairman or District Executive to schedule a unit recruiting date or a "Boy Talk" at your school?
Using the theme, "Grow Up Together," Cub Leaders can reach out to kindergarten boys and invite them to a fun day such as an outdoor Olympics.
For Boy Scout Leaders, the theme, "Bring a Friend," is ideal to have your Scouts invite a non-scout buddy to an open house or a troop campout. Treat them to a Dutch Oven cobbler!
The idea is to reveal some exciting, fun things that boys of all ages can do in scouting. But, be creative and do it now for spring recruiting.
Then, on May 19, plan on attending the Council’s Fall Recruitment Kick-Off at the Volunteer Service Center.
Starting at 7:30 p.m., the training will provide both Cub and Boy Scout Leaders with the know-how and materials that will be used to stage recruiting nights, open houses and outdoor events.
It’s spring! Let’s plant those Tiger seeds now and watch them grow and transform into soaring Eagles.
Webelos from Pack 997 in Des Plaines "Crossover" to begin their new adventure in Boy Scouts
Family Camp Is Calling
Attention Moms and Dads! If you want to see why the kids have such a good time at camp, here’s your chance to take part in the fun. We have two family camping weekends set for the 2005 summer camping season. The first is Memorial Day weekend – May 27th -30th at Camp Napowan in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. The second is set for September 2nd to the 5th at Camp Lakota near Woodstock, Illinois. Bring your tent, food for the weekend and your whole family if you wish. We’ll give you a taste of the programs and fun we regularly offer our Scouts. For more information, contact the council office at 847-824-6880.
All Hands Ready
To Collect Food
It’s time again to fill the shelves with food for those in need. Our annual Scouting for Food effort is underway. Saturday May 7th is the food collection day. We hope your unit is helping in this Good Turn for America. For more information, click “Current Events” at nwsc.org or contact the council office at 847-824-6880.
Upcoming Venturing Events
May 7 - Bust-A-Bird with Crew 601
May 7 - Great America with NWSC
May 8 - Mother's Day Breakfast with Crew 175
May 13-15 - Wilderness Engineers Weekend
May 19 - Venturing Activities Committee meeting
May 22 - Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon
Detail information available at
http://venturing.nwsc.org
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