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Council News...
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Do you have the Write Stuff to spread your news?
If you want to bring more recognition to your unit, the power is at the tip of your fingers. Sharing your success stories with a local newspaper, Web site, school bulletin or
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Statement Regarding the Tragedy in Western Iowa
We are deeply saddened by the horrific impact of the devastating storms that tore through western Iowa yesterday. To the families of those who were affected, we extend (more...)
2008 Popcorn Sale KICKOFF MEETING
Please be reminded to set your calendar for the August 27th Popcorn Kick-off meeting. Who needs to attend? Every unit that sells popcorn, units that used (more...)
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We are Prepared for Bad Weather
Bad weather has been affecting the many communities of our council, our Scouts and Scouters, and our camps. Our thoughts and prayers go out (more...)
How can you do your part to be prepared for severe weather?
Scout leaders should always help their Scouts to be prepared for all types of weather. The BSA National web site offers an online hazardous weather training called, (more...)
New (easy to fill-in) Local Tour Permit
The national office has issued a revised Local Tour Permit Application. This form is user friendly and easy to fill in from your computer, (more...)
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A Win, Win, Win, Win Event
Over 50 Scouters, representing 40 of NWSC's Top 10 popcorn selling units, attended a "by-invitation" dinner to celebrate their 2007 sales. (more...)
How are we doing?
Since launching the 2008 FOS campaign last December, many volunteer/professional hours and effort have been and are being made to reach our financial goal. (more...)
Smoke Signals
3 Month Memo for Council-Related Events (more...)
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Camping...
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A few questions about camp safety
Just before deadline at a Troop 32 Parents' Summer Camp Orientation meeting, DrumBeat asked for parents' question regarding safety practices and (more...)
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Napowan Notes
Ranger Chuck Vetrone expresses his sincere thanks to the numerous volunteers who spent considerable hours before, during, and after the Spring Fellowship (more...)
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Features...
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BELIEVE IT. LIVE IT.
From the beaches of Normandy to the streets of Fallujah, in a downtown alleyway and a Hill Country treehouse, at a running track and on a stage…in (more...)
Burnt Offerings
“HEAT OVEN TO 425 DEGREES” (more...)
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A Celebration of Eagles
Boy Scout Troop 6 – sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Plaines – is proud to salute a new batch of Eagle Scouts. Cody Meincke, John Juranek, (more...)
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Scout Shop Surprises
Coming August 1, 2008, all new full-color Merit Badge pamphlets. Stop in to get your new, updated versions. Also, the new Boy Scout uniforms are (more...)
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Upcoming events...
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Applications for 2010 now being accepted
It's not too early to apply to go to one of Scout's "best ever" events, the 2010 National Jamboree. "Best ever" because the e vent at Ft A.P. Hill will celebrate the 100th Anniversary
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Philmont Scout Ranch 2009 Contingent Organization and Information Meeting
Start planning for your Philmont Experience now by signing up (Philmont 2009 Flyer) now to insure your spot on the contingent. (more...)
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