(CNN) -- A teenager described as a Boy Scout saved Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom from a knife attack Tuesday, a presidential spokesman said.
The assailant "aimed at the president from about 10 feet away, but another young boy -- about 15 years old -- maybe one feet away jumped to prevent him," spokesman Mohamed Shareef said.
The boy "came in the way and grabbed the knife," Shareef told The Associated Press. "One brave boy saved the president's life."
The attacker's knife was wrapped in a national flag, Shareef said. "The knife touched the president's shirt but not his body," he said.
The teen, whose name was given as Jaisham, is a Boy Scout, Shareef told AP. Jaisham received a hand wound and was flown to the capital of Male for treatment because he could not move some of his fingers, Shareef told AP. Gayoom was unhurt, Shareef said.
The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India. The president was visiting one of those islands, Hoarafushi, to inaugurate an energy project, Shareef said. Police arrested the attacker, he said
The "Once-in-a-lifetime" event is coming.
Two years may seem like a long time, but now is the time to start thinking about attending the National Jamboree at Ft. A.P. Hill, Va. in July, 2010, the 100th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America.
Scott Ratter, Chairman of NWSC's highly successful '05 Jambo Committee, has agreed again to head up the council's Jambo 2010 preparations.
"We're in the process of forming a committee of experienced Jambo Scouters who will guide our recruiting, logistical, financial and promotional efforts," stated Ratter. "The upcoming Jambo celebrating Scouting's birthday will be fantastic and we want our Scouters and Scouts to start planning to attend the big party."
As additional details are received from the National Council, Scott and his committee will share them with all of us. In the meantime, give some serious consideration to attend this "Once-in-a-lifetime" event.
You are invited to attend Lord Baden-Powell University
March 7-9, 2008 at the Salvation Army, Wonderland Camp in Camp Lake, Wisconsin.[just north of Antioch]. There are over 80 course hours designed for Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, Venture Crew Leaders, District and Council Leaders and general scouting information courses for all.. Would you like to share in the camaraderie of learning unique leadership skills with a region-wide variety of Scouting backgrounds and experiences? If the answer is yes, then this program is just for you!
Individual courses are $15.00 each, Saturday only is $65.00 includes 6 classes with lunch and dinner. Full weekend $99.00-$184.00 depending on housing includes 8 classes 2 nights lodging and Sunday breakfast. No housing $75.00 . Youll also enjoy our Saturday night entertainment with a cracker barrel. Diplomas and a specially designed patch will be given out. LBPU .Sport Shirts, Caps and Coffee Mugs will be available for purchase.
View the 2008 catalog offering over 80+ course hours at www.lbpuniv.org.Then print and complete the registration form and mail with your check to the Blackhawk Area Council.. Bring another Scouter friend with you. If you have any questions please call Al Wilson 847-259-9194 or E-mail alwilson100@msn.com
Young Men & Women, here is your chance for a great experience.
Have you ever wanted to go on a Trek at Philmont but didn't have a group to go with at the time, or the funds to make it happen? Now you do. BSA is trying to get more older youth to join an international crew going to Philmont this summer. The International Division in Dallas has not received very many applications from scouts in the United States who are interested in participating in the International Philmont Trek. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. GO FOR IT!
If you decide to submit an application, you would stand a good chance of receiving one of the open slots! Get in touch with your council's International Representative for more details! Don't neglect this -- This is a 1st time offer for you. GO FOR IT!!
Previous Details: The International Division, Boy Scouts of America, has announced the selection process for participation in the first Philmont International Trek from June 18-29, 2008. The trek will include 20 youth participants, 10 from around the world and 10 from the BSA. The ages of eligible Scouts / Venturers are not less than 16 years of age by June 18, 2008 and not more than 19 years of age by June 29, 2008. The method of selection will be an original written essay on the topic "As a Scout / Venturer, I could convince more young people from my community (and surrounding communities) to join Scouting by organizing a membership recruitment plan that included these important steps / elements." Each Council in the BSA will select a single Scout / Venturer based on the best essay submitted. Essays are limited to not more than 1,500 words in length.
The Scouts / Venturers selected will depart their homes for Dallas on Wednesday June 18, 2008, arrive at Philmont on June 19, 2008 to begin the trek, arrive back in Dallas on June 28, 2008, and return home on June 29, 2008. All expenses, except pocket money, will be paid by the Boy Scouts of America, to include all travel costs.
Get your application in today for the chance of a lifetime! GO FOR IT!
REMEMBER...this is an all-expenses paid trip. The only money needed would be for your personal spending!
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Archdiocese of Chicago, Catholic Committee on Scouting, cordially invites you to attend the 2007 Scout Sunday Religious Emblems Ceremony at 2:30 PM, on Sunday, February 24, 2007, at Holy Name Cathedral, State & Superior Streets, Chicago.
This annual archdiocesan event will include presentation of the St. George Adult Religious Emblem. The St. George Adult Religious Emblem is presented by the National Catholic Committee on Scoutingฎ, acting through the local diocese, awards the St. George emblem to members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting. The recipients of the emblem are sought after and selected by an active committee of the Archdiocese under the leadership for this year of Decaon Al Memmel.
The Archdiocese of Chicago, Catholic Committee on Scouting will be presenting the St. George Adult Religious Embelm to: Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago; Bert Austin, Des Plaines Valley Council; Robert Collins Northeast Illinois Council; Rev. Roman Newbold CP, Chicago Area Council; John Rak, Chicago Area Council; Joseph Stocchero Chicago Area Council; and Russ Talbot, Northwest Suburban Council.
According to Deacon Al Memmel, Chairman, Religious Emblems Committee for the Archdiocese, close to 125 youth will be presented with the Ad Altare Dei Emblem and over 45 youth will receive the Pope Pius XII Emblem. Only a few units out of the over 300 in the Archdiocese qualified and will be presented the Pope Paul VI, National Catholic Quality Unit Award. All youth Chaplains Aides will receive a special blessing from Bishop Goedert as part of the ceremony.
The Most Reverend RAYMOND E. GOEDERT, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, will be the ceremony presider. Rev. Fred Tomzik, Chaplain, Catholic Committee on Scouting, will assist Bishop Goedert.
Immediately following the ceremony, the gala annual Religious Emblems Receiptants Dinner will be held in honor of all the 2008 receiptants. Tickets are just $15.00 per adult, Youth, 17 and under, are only $8.00, and children under 7 attending with their family are the free guests of the committee. Contact John Finnegan, 773-763-8918, Dinner Chairman, for more information.
Please make your dinner reservations as soon as possible. Seating is limited, and this event was sold out well in advance.
Capital Campaign News
Thanks in a major way to Dr. Brad Epstein for his significant pledge and gift a new large Dining Pavilion will be constructed shortly at Camp Napowan named for his parents, Jerry and Adele Epstein.
Dr. Epstein has also secured over $57,000 in new capital gifts specifically for the project along with his own personal gift.The new "open air" dining pavilion will be located on top of the hillside of the current tree farm near the intersection of 24th and H Avenue near the newly constructed showers.
The Jerry and Adele Memorial Dining Pavilion will have an enclosed cut block structure to provide for four visitor's restrooms, aline for meal service, dishwashing facilities, and an mechanical room.The"open air" dining pavilion will be under a metal room and on top of poured concretewill be 100 feet long by 60 feet wide.Food will actually be cooked in the existing yet upgraded camp kitchen and transported to the new dining pavilion.
Camp Lakota is also very close to actual construction of a new-story cabin, in-ground heated pool, and accompanying poolhouse with showers, changing rooms, a mechanical room, storage room, and restrooms.Permits have already been issued for much of the plans with several minor details being finalized.McHenry County has completed its permitting with final resolution now being done in Springfield.
The three projects at Lakota and the major dining pavilion at Napowan should all be completed in time for the 2008 summer camp season.
The Gathering of EAGLES
In recognition of its leadership and accomplishments, the Class of '07 Eagles was honored by Northwest Suburban Council on Saturday, Jan. 4., at Cotillion Banquets.
Attending the annual breakfast event were over 110 Eagles, parents, friends, Scouters, guests and professional staff. Emceed by Eagle Scout and Past Order of the Arrow Chief Don Hough, the celebration featured several highlights:
Council President Rich Politowicz presented a National Award of Merit to Eagle Scout John Knoepfle for his quick thinking and use of Scout skills in helping to save a young girl's life while on a Troop 32 Alaskan Trek.
Guest Speaker Senator Matt Murphy congratulated the assembled Eagles and emphasized the importance of their living the Scout Oath and Law. He encouraged the Scouts to consider a career in government where Scouting values are needed.
Council Executive Steve Taylor honored Politowicz with a rare Distinguished Eagle Award for his outstanding service to Scouting. A National Court of Honor, including Defense Secretary Bob Gates and worldwide aviation adventurer Steve Fossett as members, voted the honor to Rich.
Each of the 32 Eagles present came to the podium and described their individual service projects. Over 11,000 hours of service were logged by the 2007 Eagle Class during project preparation and completion.
The NW NEWS Staff joins the Council in offering congratulations to the Eagle Class of 2007 for its perseverance and dedication.
A "Jump Start" for 2008
On Feb. 7, NWSC will hold a major fund-raising breakfast for corporate and community leaders at Meridian Banquets in Rolling Meadows.
The free event combines two on-going council programs, the annual, community Friends of Scouting (FOS) gift giving and the "Hometown Scouting" informational initiative started in 2007.
As part of the overall FOS program, the Community FOS provides corporate and community leaders an opportunity to make a pledge to aid the council in meeting the 2008 financial goals necessary to support Scouting in our northwest suburbs.
"Hometown Scouting" was started early in 2007 and consists of council volunteers and professional staffers giving bi-monthly briefings to business, community and religious leaders. These guests and others are being invited to attend the breakfast and learn more about all of our youth programs.
A one-hour agenda includes live presentations, a new, 10-minute video, "Growing to Serve," and a request for a commitment, either in time or in financial assistance, from the attendees.
All registered Scouters are urged to invite 3 or 4 guests to the event and to volunteer to be a table host.
There is no registration fee. However, a reservation for all attendees is required by January 24th. Meridian Banquets is located at 1201 Algonquin Rd., in Rolling Meadows. Reception and registrations will take place from 7:00 - 7:30 AM, followed by breakfast and presentations From 7:30 to 8:30 AM.
Let's get behind this "Jump Start for 2008." Invite guests who can help Scouting.
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3 Months of Council-related events
February
Pathfinder District Dinner
. 1
Scout Night with the Chicago Storm .. 2
Scout Sunday
. 3
Pro Staff Mtg.
4
Scout Anniversary Week
... 3 - 7
FOS Hometown Scouting Breakfast
(Meridian Banquets)
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7
CPR/1st Aid
.
.. 9
Council Executive Committee
. . 13
Venture Leader Specifics Trng.
..
13
Presidents' Day (Office Closed)
18
Catholic Scout Sunday
(Holy Name Cathedral)
.
24
Pro Staff Mtg.
..... 25
Top Hands Mtg.
25
Cub Leader Specifics Trng.
.
. 25
March
North Woods District Dinner
.. 1
SM Specifics
.
1
Pro Staff Mtg.
.. 3
Cub Leader Specifics Trng.
. 5
Lord Baden-Powell U. of Scouting
7-9
Daylight Savings Time (Spring Ahead). 9
Blackhawk District Dinner
. 14
CPR/1st Aid
.. 15
St. Patrick's Day
. 17
Pro Staff Mtg.
. 17
Council Executive Committee
. 19
Good Friday ..(Office Closed)
. 21
Top Hands
.. 24
BH Cub Leader Specific Trng
. 26
NWSC Executive Board Mtg
. 26
Cub Leader Specifics Trng.
. 26
April
Cub Leader Specifics Trng.
. 2
Pro Staff Meeting
.
7
Wilderness 1st Aid (Lakota)
... 11 - 13
Pathfinder Dist. Camp-O-Ree
..11 13
North Woods Dist. Pinewood Derby.12
Signal Hill Dist. Pinewood Derby
12
Council Executive Committee
.. 16
Cub Leader Specifics Trng.
. 16
North Woods Dist. Camp-O-Ree 18-20
Blackhawk Dist. Camp-0-Ree 18 20
Pro Staff Meeting
21
Intro. to Outdoor Ldr. Skills
.. 23
Signal Hill Camp-O-Ree
.. 25 27
North Woods Webelos Spring Event 26
Top Hands
.. 28
Our Newest Eagles
Jonathon Watt Troop 198
Thomas Oates Troop 496
Daniel Hernandez Troop 497
Johnathan Jaglinski Troop 72
Matthew Young Troop 193
Ryan Cuny Troop 496
Steven Howe Troop 496
Michael Korecky Troop 401
Timothy Villaverde Troop 107
Richard Politowicz
The Annual Meeting in January was the finale of Rich Politowiczs tenure as Council President. Rich had held the volunteer for two years during which significant accomplishments were made and directions for the future identified. Significant among his successes was the completion of plans and other preparations for the pool and troop cabin for Camp Lakota and the dining hall for Camp Napowan. We wish Rich well and look forward to his continued sage advice.
Jim Tierney was elected as Council President
Jim Tierney was elected as Council President of the NWSC at the Annual Business Meeting on January 23rd.Jim serves as Senior Vice President of the Harris Bank - Barrington.He has been an active NWSC Scouting volunteer for nearly the past twenty years serving on the Council Finance Committee, Distinguished Citizens Banquet Committee, FOS Breakfast Committee, and Council Executive Board.For the past three years, he has served as Council Vice President for Capital Development, raising over $2 Million for the NWSC's capital campaign.He is a James E. West Fellow and a Silver Beaver Award recipient.
Boy Scout License Plates
As of this morning, December 13th, the Secretary of State's office has received only 150 inquiries for the Boy Scout License plate statewide.In
order for the state to order production, 850 interest inquiries are needed.
I understand that the Secretary of State's Office has requested a rule amendment for specialty plates, which is expected to come into play by the end of January 2008.At that time, rather than 850 interest inquiries needed today, they will require 1,500 commitments with a deposit of about
$25 each.
If we want this plate to fly, we need to make a bit of a push now.
The Eagle Scout plate is being treated like the military honor plates, and does not need a minimum order.It will likely be available in February.
For those in your council who might be interested in that plate, it would not hurt us for them to send in the interest form for the Scout plate
NWSC 2009 Philmont Contingent
Do you want to make a memory that will last a Lifetime ... Do you like Backpacking, Camping, Clear Mountain Air, the smell of Ponderosa pines, watching a thunderstorm build, more stars than you can imagine, a horizon that is 50 miles away, then Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, NM is for you.
NWSC announces that applications for the ultimate backpacking adventure Scouting has to offer will open on February 9, 2008. The 2009 NWSC Contingent departs on July 8, 2009 and returns July 23, 2009. Individual Scouts, Venturers and Scouters are encouraged to join the continญgent. Units may sign up a maximum of 6 trekkers per unit. After July 1, 2008 units may sign up more trekkers. The total cost for the trip is estimated to be $1400 per trekker.
Boy Scouts and Venturing Scouts are welcome to trek as part of the Philmont Contingent. Scouts must be at least 14 or may be 13 and have completed 8th grade by January 1, 2009.
Please refer to the NWSC website or the Council Ofญfice for an application. If you have questions, please conญtact Randy Toland at the Council Office.
NWSC Cub Leader granted national award
It is with great pleasure that NWSC announces that Russ Talbot, Cubmaster of Pack 266, MC in Troop 32 and VC-Cubs in North Woods District, has been selected to receive the prestigious St. George Religious Emblem.
Talbot, was selected by the Catholic Committee on Scouting from a list of candidates in the Chicago Archdiocese. He will be the only Leader from NWSC to receive the honor at the annual Archdiocese Scout Sunday Catholic Religious Emblems Ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral on Sunday, February 24.
Qualifications for the award include not only Russ' positions in Scouting, but also his efforts to encourage the spiritual development of Catholic Youth in Scouting, his positions held in his parish and his positions/achievements in business, civic, religious, education and fraternal organizations.
Russ will be in good company at the annual event. Cardinal Francis George will be receiving the national honor also. In addition, NWSC Scouts and units will be receiving their Pope Paul VI Catholic Quality Unit Awards, Ad Altare Dei Emblems and Pope Paul XII Emblems.
Congratulations to Russ who believes in the 12th point of the Scout Law: "A Scout is Reverend."
---- His Eminence is not only receiving the St. Geore Emblem but also presenting the awards as a sign of his support for what Scouting stands for and the good it offers to the young men. -----
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