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November 2008 Edition of the Drumbeat

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Council News...
A message from our Scout Exec Recently, Cindy and I attended the Scoutreach District Dinner/Dance held in Rolling Meadows. I was very impressed to see over 220 directors, coaches, and parents present for the evening's event. (more...)

Scouting around the Archdiocese of Chicago It's that time of year as we all prepare for the thankful and joyous holidays ahead as well as to begin to prepare for the annual Scout Sunday Religious (more...)

Golf Nation "Indoor" Golf Event Escape the stress of holiday shopping and forget about the cold and snow. All while staying locally at Golf Nation's indoor 25,000 sq ft Premier Golf (more...)
A message from our President The question of the day is, “Where do you place your Trust?” The stock market is way down. The value of your home may be declining. Your retirement savings account may be shrinking. And after I asked (more...)

Council Annual Business Meeting Official Notice The NWSC Annual Business Meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan.22, 2009, starting at 7 PM. The meeting will be held at the Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Rd., in Des Plaines. (more...)

Smoke Signals 3 Month Memo for Council-Related Events (more...)
Comissioner's Corner As we have successfully completed our Fall Recruitment and Popcorn Sales for the 2008 Scouting season, the end of the year approaches along with an important goal for our Units, Districts and Council. (more...)

DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN BANQUET For nearly 100 years, citizenship and service have been two of the hallmarks of Scouting, and that note struck another chord on Oct. 16 when Ed Goldberg, (more...)
Camping...
Philmont Scout Ranch 2009 Contingent The 2009 contingent is being formed and is moving forward. Regular meetings of the adults and youth crew leaders are being held on the third Sunday of every (more...) 2009 Northwest Suburban Council combined Klondike Do the patrols in your troop have what it takes to climb the Chilkoot Trail? Do they have the mettle to rise to the White Pass and move on to the (more...)
Training...
You are invited to attend Lord Baden-Powell University March 20-22, 2009 at the Salvation Army, Wonderland Camp in Camp Lake, Wisconsin.[just north of Antioch]. There are over 75 (more...)
Features...
Camp Bread Tired of toting that day-old loaf of bread with you on a camp out? Well, why not have hot, fresh bread instead? And you can (more...) President Bush approves BSA Centennial Coin As we move closer to 2010 and the 100th Anniversary of America's Boy Scout movement, things are really starting to get in gear. (more...)  
Upcoming events...
Scout Night with the Chicago Wolves Join us for the 13th annual Scout night with the Chicago Wolves at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont on Saturday, November 22nd. (more...) Silver Beaver Nominations Due Nominations for the coveted Silver Beaver Award are due to the Northwest Suburban Council absolutely no later than December 31 (more...)