Community Leaders to be
Honored at Distinguished
Citizens Banquet
The Northwest Suburban Council will honor the Village of Hoffman Estates Mayor William D. McLeod and Richard and Roxie Pepper at its Distinguished Citizens Banquet on Thursday, October 25th. The DCB is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25th at Meridian Banquets in Rolling Meadows with a social hour followed by a dinner.
All three honorees are well known supporters of the Scouting movement as well as being significant contributors to their local communities. We encourage you to attend this event to honor the awardees as well as support your local Scouting program.
Mark your calendars now for this event. For information on tickets please contact Pete Stikovich or KariWebb at the Council Office or go to the Council web-site: www.NWSC.org.
Order of Arrow's Annual Haunted Hike
Are you ready to be scared!
Witches and all types of Goblins have been confirmed to be in attendance at the Order of the Arrow's 21th Annual Haunted Hike on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 & 27, at The Methodist Camp Ground in Des Plaines.
The Order of the Arrows Haunted Hike Youth Chairman, stated that the OA really dug deep to find a non-perfect set of ghosts, witches, ghouls and other weirdoes, complete with screams and moans, to unman the scary trail. "We're daring our NWSC Leaders and Scouts of all ages to "venture" into this maze of non-reality activities and be prepared to be frightened. They can be sure we won't let them down
.while they're living!"
As in previous years, the event promises to provide a lot of Halloween-type fun for Scouts, their families and the general public.
Besides featuring a Haunted Hike through the creepy darkness and discovering (or being discovered by) unknown monsters, ghouls and half-life forms, the event will feature several period ghost story tellers, food concessions and face painting.
Uniformed Scouts and Leaders will be admitted for only $4.00; children, ages 5-12, for $5.00; and adults/children, 13 and over, for $6.00. Plan to attend and get into the right "spirit!" as the Hike is scheduled to scare from 7:00 to 10:30 pm on Friday and 6:00 to 10:30 pm on Saturday. New this year is a Special Flashlight Hike for our younger friends on Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm that is designed to AVOID the fright.
Additional information may be obtained at the Service Center or at www.nwsc.org or www.lakotalodge.org.
Hooked on Camp Napowan
Dear Scouters,
Summer camp at Camp Napowan was a wonderful experience for Boy Scout Troop 196 for the past three years. This year our Troop had 25 boys attend Camp Napowan and they earned 117 complete merit badges and 13 partial merit badges. The camp staff was excellent and we had no real complaints of any kind about Camp Napowan. As a Scout leader I would like to send my compliments to all the staff and leaders.
Our Troop normally does quite a bit of shooting and fishing on our regular outings, but we never really had a great experience fishing up at Camp Napowan. So this year we contacted a Wild Rose native local and talked to him about what works on the area lakes for fishing. We were told to use live bait and fish it on the bottom with a split shot about 18 inches above the hook. It is a fishing technique that many of us have used on Lake Geneva, so we were familiar with it. He also told us that on Lake Napowan, our boys would need to fish off shore from a boat to increase their chances of catching good fish. So we took him at his word and here is what happened.
Over two afternoons my son caught mostly bass, but we also caught, 3 walleye, 1 perch, 2 bluegills, and a black bullhead. I also took another boy and his father out earlier in the week and we caught 2 walleye and 4 bass so that he could finish the fishing merit badge. We did that in one hour. The picture is of my son and the fish that he caught in one afternoon at Camp Napowan. He actually caught more fish the next afternoon but the picture didnt turn out as well.
All the fish were released after the picture so other Scouts and residents of the lake could enjoy fishing for them. This is a fishing practice that we always use. The fun for us is in the joy of catching the fish and then having the opportunity to do it again on another day.
At Camp Napowan we frequently hear people complain that no one catches fish there, but the picture is our proof of what can be caught using night crawlers, minnows and crank baits. As is usual, I was the lucky one who did the rowingand now my son and I have a memory at Camp Napowan that will last a lifetime.
It might sound corny, but we are hooked on Camp Napowan and hope more Scouts will come and enjoy the fishing along with all the other activities available at Camp. Our Troop hopes to see your Troop at Camp Napowan next summer. Ill be the one rowing the boat!
Have a great day.
Steven Fleck, Troop 196
NWSC Eagle Scout Wins Kohls Scholarship
Eagle Scout Eric Neuhengen, ofScout Troop 175, Niles, IL was selected by Kohl's Department stores as a regional winnertheir Kohls Kids Who Care Program, which provided$1,000 scholarship for his post secondary education.offrom over, 400 store level winners submitted form the Midwest region.
Neuhengen initially as the Niles, IL.,winner May and a $50.00 gift card. Upon being selected as the regional winner for his efforts in his public service Eagle Scout project2006, Ericnow up for a $5,000 Scholarship if he is selected as a National winner.
Erics Eagle Scout project includedpainting of over 460 fire hydrants safety zones in the Village of Niles.This Project gained him local recognition and other awards for his hundreds of Hours in providingcommunity a great service.
We congratulate Eric Neuhengen for his selection as the regional winner and offer him best wishes in his chances tothe national winner of the Kohls kids Who Care program!
Chicago Storm Sponsor Soccer
The Chicago Storm the MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) team has agreed to become the NWSC official Scouting Soccer sponsor. The Storm is entering its fifth year in the MISL where it plays all of its home games at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. During the 2006-2007 season the Storm had its first winning season and won its first postseason game.
We would like to thank the Storm for their support of the Scouting program and urge you to enjoy an upcoming Storm game. There will be a future announcement concerning a special Scout game during the upcoming season.
SCOUT SHOP CORNERNew Switchbacks
Cub Scout Switchbacks are finally here! When asking customers what they think about our new Switchback pants, they usually answer, Its about time!, and when can we get a pair? Just like the Boy Scout Switchbacks, they unzip at the knees, making them practical for both cold and hot weather. There are a few differences from the Boy Scout version that makes them optimal for Cub Scouts. The first is the material. They are made from a 55/45 cotton-poly canvas that is much more durable for normal wear. The pants come un-hemmed for growing boys and the waistband is adjustable promising a longer lifetime than the boys other pants. With large cargo pockets and many other features, the Cub Scout Switchbacks are a necessary part of every boys uniform. The Switchbacks are available for only $24.99 and are available now! Pick up your pair today!
Life to Eagle Seminar
Life Scouts and their parents should plan to attend a Life to Eagle Seminar at the Council Center on Saturday, October 20 from 10 am until noon. In addition Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee Members and Troop Advancement personnel are encouraged to attend this seminar.
This seminar is designed to educate Scouts, Scouters and parents on the steps necessary to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. It will help you sort out the fact from the fiction of achieving the rank of Eagle. If you attended a previous seminar this will be a repeat of that information. For additional information call the Council Service Center or visit the Council web site NWSC.org.
There will be room for all. No RSVP required!
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3 Months of Council-related events
September
New Unit Blitz
...5-6
Pro Staff Meeting
7
Popcorn Consignment Orders Due
... 7
OA Fall Fellowship Weekend
. 7 9
Council Key 3
..10
Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
12
Race to Win
. 15
Wood Badge Session #2
14 16
Executive Committee Mtg.
.. 19
Popcorn Consignment Re-orders
. 21
Popcorn Consignment Order Pick-up20- 22
Pathfinder Fall Camp-O-Ree
. 21 - 22
Baloo Trng.
. 22
Executive Board Mtg
... 26
Heritage Society Event
. 27
Popcorn Consignment Re-order Pick-up 28
BH & NW WOW
. 28 - 30
October
Intro. Outdoor Ldr. Trng. Patrol Mtg.
. 3
Pro Staff Meeting
5
Signal Hill Fall Camp-O-Ree
. 5 7
Wilderness 1st Aid (Camp Lakota)
5 7
Popcorn consignment re-orders due 5 , 12
Council Key 3
.. 8
OWL Trng.
... 12 13
Intro Outdoor Ldr. Trng.
. 12 14
Popcorn consignment Re-order Pick12, 19
Council Executive Committee
. 17
Leave No Trace Trng.
.. 20
Okpik Winter Camping Trng. #1
. 21
Distinguished Citizen Banquet
.. 25
OA Haunted Hike
26 27
North Woods Fall Camp-O-Ree . 26 28
Popcorn Consignment Returns
27 & 29
Family FOS Orientation
.. 30
November
Pro Staff Meeting
. 2
Scoutmaster Specifics
.. 3
Okpik Session #2
. 4
S.H. Trans-O-Rama
. 4
Council Key 3
. 5
New Leader Essentials Trng.
.. 7
N.W. Trans-O-Rama
8
CPR/1st Aid Trng.
... 10
Council Executive Committee
. 14
"Scout Night With the Wolves"
.. 17
"Take Order" Popcorn Pickup
. 16 17
N.W. 1st Aid Meet
. 17
P.F. Merit Badge Clinic
.. 17
Okpik Session #3
18
Spring Time Recruiting Kick-Off
19
Troop Committee Trng.
.. 21
Council Executive Board
21
FOS Presentation Dates Due
.. 30
Take Order Popcorn Payment Due 30, 1
Our Newest Eagles
Mark Burns...............Troop 149
Christopher Corey......Troop 29
Matthew Gale............Troop 399
Jason Gara...............Troop 95
Chicago Wolves Sponsor NW News
The Wolves have made this issue and the next five issues of the NW News possible through their generous sponsorship of this publication. We would like to thank the Wolves for their support of the Scouting program in the Northwest Suburbs.
Look inside this newsletter for a flyer on the upcoming Scout night with the Chicago Wolves on Saturday, November 17th. This is always a fun event with a near capacity crowd that fires the Wolves up to play their best and to provide a very entertaining game for the Scouts. We would suggest that all Scout units start promoting the game now to ensure that your Unit is well represented at the hockey game. All of our Wolf rank Cub Scouts should attend to support their namesakes. We will see you at the rink!
Leave No Trace
The principals of Leave No Trace (LNT) apply to Scouts of every age and level of Scouting. Become familiar with the principals at a hands on course for leaders and older youth (youth 14-15 years of age require written recommendation from their Scoutmaster or Advisor) at a training course on Saturday, October 20th at Camp Dan Beard in Wheeling.
If you participate in outdoor activities with your unit this course is for you. Training is fun, however, were looking for participants with a passion for the outdoors and who want to learn about LNT and take it back to their units.
This is the first time this course has been offered and there a limited number of spaces available. Register by October 10th for this program at the NWSC office. The cost is $15 and includes lunch and materials.
Wilderness First Aid
The American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics Course is THE course for those who work, live or play in remote areasaway from the usual EMT service. Even though emergency workers may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification, of the assistance or in moving a victim to more advanced treatment.
Register by September 28th for this sixteen hour course that uses 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. The course is scheduled to take place at Camp Lakota beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 7 and will end at approximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 8. The $100 cost for the course includes all meals and course materials.
Sign up now at the Council office. If you have questions call Kevin Chapman 847-394-1593 or email him at madpiper@bh.nwsc.org.
Ready for Cold Weather Camping?
How often to your avoid camping in the late fall and winter months because you think it will be unbearably cold? You now have an opportunity to learn the unique skills of winter camping. The intent Okpik 2007/2008 is to train the trainer and to help Scout Troops extend their camping season to twelve months of the year. It is expected that participants will go back to their units and share the knowledge and skills learned in the course. The course starts on October 21st and meets a total of four times prior to practical winter camping experience at Camp Lakota in January.
For more information consult the NWSC website or call the Course Director, Tom Farrell at 847-497-4363. Register prior to October 1st for the discounted registration fee.
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