Endowment Art Tour – A True Masterpiece The NWSC Endowment Committee hosted the 2006 National BSA Foundation Endowment Art Tour at the Cotillion in Palatine on May 10-12. The Tour featured 20 priceless original pieces of art rendered by Norman Rockwell, Joseph Csatari, R. S. Kemp and more. The purpose of the Art Tour is not only to enjoy the images of Scouting’s past and present, but to do something to protect its future. Support of the Endowment programs for several of the Boy Scout Councils in our area were recognized during a gala reception. Donor commitments and donations of well over two million dollars to six Councils in the area were announced during the Art Tour. Remarks on the future of Scouting in the United States were made during the Art Tour by Assistant Chief Scout Executive Jim Terry. Recognized for their contributions to the NWSC Endowment during the Art Tour were Founders Circle Members Rich and Kathy Politowicz and Derek Harlety. Also recognized were the Council’s new 1910 Society members Brad Epstein, Don Harris and Greg Webb. Together these contributions added over $300,000 to the Council’s Endowment program in current and pledged giving. During the Art Tour, special commemorative Northwest Suburban Council Shoulder Patches were distributed to all James E. West donors to the Council Endowment programs. This recognition patch was designed by Council volunteer Brad Epstein. NWSC James E. West honorees not in attendance at Art Tour will receive a copy of the commemorative patch in the near future. One of the highlights of the Tour Gala event was the presentation of the colors by over 50 Scouts from the traditional Scouting program as well as the Scout Reach program. These fully uniformed Scouts all received a volunteer patch pocket patch based on the Joseph Csatari tribute to the Eagle Court of Honor. The art was also on display at an Order of the Arrow Cracker Barrel. This event was a special thank you to the Scouts and Scouters who provide significant service to the Council through the OA program. A breakfast for community organization and Scout Unit Chartering Organizations was also held to thank these organizations for their support of the Scouting program. The execution of the Art Tour was flawless and was coordinated by a volunteer team primarily from the Council’s Endowment Committee Chaired by Ron Schagrin with the assistance of several additional volunteers. The Endowment Art Tour was by itself a masterpiece and the addition of the fabulous artwork capped a great event dedicated to ensuring the future of Scouting in our Council. For more information on how to become a donor to the Endowment please contact our Council Office. NWSC Internship Program Do you know a college student interested in interning with the NWSC staff? The council recently initiated a college internship program focused on marketing and public relations interns. Working under the direction of the Council staff the intern will provide coordinative assistance to Council marketing and communications programs. The ideal intern must be a self starting organized individual who is able to work effectively with other employees and the public. We are looking for preferably a junior or senior in college with course work in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, public administration or related field. Must be able to type and have knowledge of common computer programs. Past community service is a plus and office experience is helpful but not required. While we can not offer a salary for this internship experience the Council will work with the student to earn college credit (as per the intern’s arrangement with their college or university). If you know someone who might be interested in becoming one of the first NWSC college interns please have the individual mail a letter and resume to Council Scout Executive Steve Taylor. Spring Fellowship – 2006 Camp Napowan, 350 Scouts and Scouters, ideal weather conditions, activity in every corner of Camp, guns on the rifle range, the Dining Hall serving hot meals. Sounds like a typical week during the summer at Camp Napowan doesn’t it? Yes; however, this was the third weekend in May and this was the Order of the Arrow (OA) Spring Fellowship where over 100 separate projects to improve camp were completed in one weekend. This annual weekend of fellowship and fun (and hard work) is an annual event to help get Camp Napowan ready for over 2,000 summer camp participants. This is a major event for the OA which is the honorary camping society within the Boy Scouts of America. As a testament to the strength and dedication to the OA there were over 70 new Ordeal candidates, over 40 Brotherhood candidates present and a number of Vigil candidates announced for future fellowships. The list of tasks to be accomplished was extensive, but the many work teams exceeded all expectations in completing their assigned tasks and assisting in the completion of additional tasks. During the weekend he guns being shot at the rifle range were nail guns with a new roof being installed on the rifle range that had a special embellishment that will only be seen by the very observant. Lighting was also added to both the rifle range and the shotgun range to allow for evening shooting during Summer Camp. The dining tent was erected, docks were launched, brush was cleared, building and drainage repairs were made at Flintlock, trees were cut and wood was stacked all over camp, wiring was repaired and replaced, storage areas in the maintenance shop were organized and cleaned, KYBOs were cleaned and repaired. Vigil Honor member Marty Schultz was honored during the weekend with a proclamation of appreciation for his many years of cheerful service to the OA Lodge. Marty was also granted lifetime membership in the Lodge by its youth leadership. During the weekend the OA ceremony teams did a good job with all the ceremonies. A very special thanks goes to the hard working kitchen crew who kept the clan going with a wide variety of food and beverages. It is through the hard work of many at the Spring Fellowship and the dedicated group of youth that planned the weekend that the camp will benefit from the efforts of these teams through cleaner campsites, better program areas and enhanced Camp safety. It is estimated that over 3,000 hours were worked on during the Fellowship weekend. Plan now to attend the OA Spring Fellowship next May. You don’t need to be an OA member to attend the fellowship and help get our Camp prepared for the Camping season. Calling all Popcorn Kernels Fall is just around the corner. The start of the school year marks the official start of the Council Popcorn Sale. There will be modified product offerings this year as well as changes to the prize program. Popcorn Kernels need to attend the Popcorn Fair and Orientation on Wednesday, August 30 at the Council Volunteer Service Center. All the improvements to this year’s program will be reviewed during the fair. Kernels will also be able to schedule popcorn pick-ups at that meeting. Popcorn sales fund the activities of many Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops. These sales also allow the Council to offer a full range of programs and activities for all Scouts. If your Scout Unit has not sold popcorn in the past it is a great way to earn funds to help Scouts attend summer Camp or purchase equipment that you’re Pack or Troop needs to offer enhanced programs. Come join the other Kernels on August 30th.   View this edition in PDF Scout Executive's Minute Scouter of the Month 3 Month Memo for Council Events JULY: Camp Napowan Summer Dates: - Week #3 …………………………….. July 2 – 8 - Week #4 …………………………… July 9 – 15 - Week #5 ………………………….. July 16 – 22 - Week #6 …………………………. July 23 – 29 - Week #7 ……………………… July 30 – Aug. 5 Independence Day (Sv. Ctr. Closed)….. July 3 – 4 Cub Resident Camp Dates: - Period #1 ………………………,,….. July 6 – 9 - Period #2 ………………………….. July 13 – 16 - Period #3 ………………………….. July 20 – 23 - Period #4 ………………………….. July 27 – 30 New Leader Essentials Trng. (NW) ………. July 8 Webelos Weekend One, Napowan (4th-5th grades): - Period #1 …………………………….. July 8 – 9 - Period #2 ………………………… . July 22 – 23 Cub Day Camp Dates: Period #1 …………………. July 10 – 14 - Period #2 ………………. July 17 – 21 - Period #3 ……………….. July 24 - 28 Schaumburg Flyers Game ….…. July 11 Executive Committee Mtg. …… July 12 Executive Board Mtg. ………… July 19 Philmont Contingent Departs … July 24 Commissioners' Cookout ……... July 24 National OA Conference (NOAC) July 29 – 31 AUGUST: Training at North Woods Roundtable …. Aug. 8 - New Leader Essentials - Safety Afloat - Safe Swim Defense - Youth Protection Executive Committee Mtg. ………. Aug. 9 Wood Badge Training Session #1 …Aug. 25 - 27 SEPTEMBER: Family Camping – Camp Napowan .. Sept. 1 – 4 Labor Day (Sv. Ctr. & Scout Shop Closed) Sept. 4 Order of Arrow Fall Fellowship (Lakota) Sept. 5–10 Popcorn Consignment Orders Due …. Sept. 8 Executive Committee Mtg. …….……. Sept. 13 Outdoor Leader Skills Trng. ….…. Sept. 15 – 17 Scoutreach Dinner …………………. Sept. 15 BALOO Trng. …………….……...……... Sept. 16 OWL TRng. ………………….…..... Sept. 16 – 17 Executive Board Mtg. …….…….. Sept. 20 Popcorn Consignment Order Pick-up Sept.21-23 Popcorn Consignment Reorders ….. Sept. 22 Wood Badge Weekend #2 …… Sept. 22 - 24 Rosh Hashanah …………….… Sept. 23 - 24 New Leader Essentials Trng. …… Sept. 27 Popcorn Consignment Pick-Up ….. Sept. 29 Wilderness 1st Aid Trng. …….. Sept. 29 - 30 Scout Applications – Git-R-Done!!! Do you have completed Cub Scout membership applications from your Spring Round up or Boy Scout applications from boys who have just bridged from Cub Scouting in your Briefcase? These boys are not officially in your Pack or Troop until the applications are submitted to the Council office. As Larry the Cable guy say “Git-R-Done!” Boys who have not had their membership applications submitted to the Scout Office will not be able to attend Council sponsored Camps or be eligible for insurance coverage should something happen to them at a Scout activity prior to their member applications being submitted to the Council Office. They will also not start receiving Boy’s Life and be able to tell you the great jokes that are in the back of the magazine until we get their applications. So take a couple of minutes and drop them by the office and “Git-R-Done!” Lord Baden-Powell University of Scouting Finds a New Home After 17 years at George William College, Aurora University at Williams Bay, Wisconsin, LBPU will be relocating its campus to Wonderland Conference Center, Camp Lake, WI.The facilities are an upgrade in many respects. Most of all the campus is FLAT!The 150 acres site provides an outstanding accommodation both for training and a restful evening at reasonable fees. A portion of the money collected for housing is also used for summerfeesthose young people who cannot afford a summer camp experience. Mark your calendar nowreserve16, 17 and 18, 2007 for a great LBPU training experience. LBPU is for leaders from the council, district or unit level. For more information contact the Northwest Suburban Council LBPU representative, Al Wilson at 847-259-9194 Additional information will be forth coming late fall. Eagle Scouts to Gather December 27th The annual Eagle Scout gathering is scheduled for Wednesday, December 27 at the Cotillion Banquets off of Northwest Highway near Route 53 in Palatine. Scouts who have earned their Eagle Scout rank during 2006 and their families are encouraged to attend this event that honors their achievement. Plan now to join the over 100 Scouts in the Northwest Suburban Council who will earn the rank of Eagle during 2006. This event provides a great opportunity for Eagle Scout to see how special their achievement really is. Mark the calendar now! Please call the Council Office if you would like to sponsor several Eagle Scouts to attend the Gathering. Be Prepared for Camp Napowan Critique Members of the Order of the Arrow’s Lakota Lodge will host a Camp Napowan critique session in August. This session is only for Senior Patrol Leaders who attend Camp during the 2006 season to provide feedback on their Troop’s camping experience. The feedback received from these sessions in the past have assisted the Council in developing better programs, merit badge offerings and food services. This is a time for the Scouts to voice their opinions on their experience at camp. The SPLs should come prepared to review those aspects of camp that they enjoyed and those that could use improvement. Scoutmasters will be notified of the date and time of the SPL review meeting. There will also be a specific Camp Napowan review session held for adult leaders.