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Steve Taylor
Council Scout Executive - Dear Friends: As I write this month's article, the 99th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is in site. To be part of a uniquely American institution that has lasted nearly a century is quite something, and to have been Click here for the full story |
Jim Tierney
Council President - We Are The Leaders We Have been Waiting For. January was quite a month. With the end of 2008 brought tremendous anticipation for 'Change we can believe in". There were plenty of occasions for leaders to define Click here for the full story |
Rick Romani
Council Commissioner - As the New Year is upon us and we prepare for the Council Annual Meeting, the Commissioner Corps has taken this time to assess how we faired against our 2008 goals. This assessment is actually a two part Click here for the full story |
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Learning for Life
Venturing Crew really ROCKS!! Here's just one more example of the exciting opportunities available in Scouting: Music Venturing Crew 160 is being formed and all Chicagoland Scouts between the ages of 15 and 21 are invited to join. Click here for the full story |
NWSC Capital Projects Update
The new cabin is open for business. This facility has all of the comforts of home: Heated; Air Conditioned; Flush toilets; and Showers with hot water. The common area has a stove and Click here for the full story |
TAYLOR RECERTIFIED AS A CERIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE
CFRE International has recertified Stephen J. Taylor as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Taylor, Scout Executive Click here for the full story |
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Local Tour Permit Requirements Update
A local tour permit is required for unit activities involving travel of less than 500 miles. It is not required for trips to our council camps and events. The requirements to successfully complete a tour permit application has changed Click here for the full story |
Bumper crop of Eagle Scouts fill Schaumburg banquet hall
Northwest Suburban Boy Scout officials described the latest group of Eagle Scouts as a "bumper crop," and the numbers at a congratulatory luncheon Saturday Click here for the full story |
Memorial scholarship granted to Eagle Scout
Could a cartoon character and a blanket possibly lead to highly beneficial Eagle Scout Project and later a college scholarship funding? That's exactly what influenced Boy Scout Brian Burkhardt of Troop 198 Click here for the full story |
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Smoke Signals
"Smoke Signals" lists only Council-level events and dates. For district activities, please refer to the district news pages. Click here for the full story |
FOS LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
Please mark your calendar for our upcoming 2009 Community FOS Leadership Breakfast. Click on the link below to pull up our Leadership Breakfast flyer and view all the exciting details Click here for the full story |
Family Friends of Scouting Schedule
We're already off and running with our 2009 Scouting year! If your unit has yet to schedule a Family Friends of Scouting presentation, please be proactive to contact your District Executive today. Click here for the full story |
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2009 BSA Golf Classic Monday June 22nd Kemper Lakes
Please SAVE THE DATE. Our annual Golf Classic will be held again at prestigious Kemper Lakes Golf Club - 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer, IL 60047. Our 2009 Golf Classic brochure will be Click here for the full story |
GIVING THROUGH THE UNITED WAY'S COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN
If you are a federal employee, please be knowledgeable of the fact that you, and other federal employees can donate Click here for the full story |
In Memoriam
It is with regret that Northwest Suburban Council announces the December deaths of three dedicated Scouters. Ralph Clarbour of Arlington Heights, a former council vice president and Council Advisory Board Member in 1977, died Friday, Dec. 18. A Navy World War II veteran of 3 years, Click here for the full story |
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2008 Centennial Quality Council
Congratulations to NWSC Scouts, Scouters, and Professionals for achieving this distinction. Membership is the heart of this award; it is YOU. 2008 Membership Report: 2007 year-end to 2008 year end Click here for the full story |
NEWS FROM THE CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO IS PART OF Click here for the full story |
February 2009 Scouter of the Month - Roberta L. Hamann
Roberta is the Co-owner of Byte Me, a computer service company located in Mt. Prospect. Together with Tom Nelson, she helped create the original NWSC website Click here for the full story |
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NORTHERN TIER CANOE TRIP DATES AVAILABLE
Northern Tier is the BSA's premiere wilderness canoe camping high adventure program. We feature canoe trips in the north woods of Minnesota, northwest Ontario, and northeast Manitoba. Click here for the full story |
2009 promises to be a busy summer for NWSC Scouts
Plenty of opportunities exist for Cubs, including two weeks of Day Camp, Resident Camp and several one day opportunities. Click here for the full story |
Boy Scouts should plan on experiencing Napowan in 2009
Choice sites remain for the 2009 season. See the new dining hall, visit with old friends, meet new friends and have a great time. Click here for the full story |
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Burnt Offerings
HEARTY TORTELLINI SOUP On a monthly basis, we'll try to present recipes that are “doable” on Scout campouts. With supervision from adult leaders, the Scouts will gain confidence, have some fun cooking Click here for the full story |
Wood Badge C-20-09 Mark Your Calendars!
It's that time of year again. We have made our New Year's resolutions. Does yours include Getting Organized or Be a Better Leader at home, work or Scouts? Click here for the full story |
Get the “Edge” on Training
Are you going to be on staff of one of NWSC's training courses? If you answered “yes,” you don't want to miss out on The Trainers EDGE, a new, “train-the-trainer” Click here for the full story |
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Wood Badge Dinner
The annual Wood Badge Dinner to announce the staff for Cindy Kunzer's C20-09 course will be on February 28, 2009, 6-9 pm at Christ's Church in Des Plaines. This informational meeting is free to all those interested in program and would like to get additional information. Click here for the full story |
Training
Why take training? The quickest reply is, Why not? Anyone in a profession or trade will tell you someone trained him or her in his or her position. Why should scouting be any different? Some might excel in music or art, but that is a particular skill and works well for a merit badges. Click here for the full story |
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 course hours Click here for the full story |
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2010 Jamboree Leaders Announced
Eighteen adult Scout Leaders for NWSC's six contingent Jamboree troops have been selected and are now members of the council's Jambo Committee, according to Committee Chairman Scott Ratter. Click here for the full story |
Reservations for NWSC Philmont 2010 Trek
The NWSC has received its dates for the 2010 NWSC Contingent … July 10, 2010 through July 22, 2010. In the past, the contingent has departed 2 days before their scheduled arrival date (July 8, 2010) and returned on their departure date Click here for the full story |
Troop Leaders requested to schedule Jamboree presentation.
Boy Scout and Varsity unit Leaders are asked to sign up for a 2010 National Jamboree presentation as soon as possible. At Ft. A. P. Hill, Va., Click here for the full story |
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Scout Trek 2010 – A Century of Service and Beyond
The 100th Anniversary of Scouting Committee has been actively planning a celebration event for the Scouts, Scouters, family members, alumni, and the open public for 3 years. Click here for the full story |
Planning Scouting's 100th Anniversary Celebration
The centennial celebration of Boy Scouting in America is rapidly approaching … it's only 2 years away in 2010. The Northwest Suburban Council has space available for 6 troops to attend the National Jamboree. Click here for the full story |
WILDERNESS ENGINEER'S BANQUET
Friday, March 6, 2009 - Join in the friendship and fellowship as well as recognize the Wilderness Engineers of the Year. Let's welcome all of our fellow engineers who joined us in the past and pay tribute to the Click here for the full story |
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Blackhawk District news
Strike up a conversation with some special people. Which is more fun: celebrating a perfect game in bowling, or celebrating all the special people in Scouting? Which is more rewarding: picking up a 7-10 split in bowling, Click here for the full story |
North Woods News
Council President Jim Tierney, Council Commissioner Rick Romani and Scout Executive Steve Taylor spoke at the North Woods Roundtable on last Tuesday, bringing news from around the Council. They announced that the Council had achieved Centennial Quality Council and Learning for Life was earned the Click here for the full story |
SIGNAL HILL DISTRICT News
Some FRANK Words – Frank Chlebek, District Executive - Thank you everyone for a GREAT 2008! We have done much to bring a Quality Program to all our Cubs, Scouts and Venturers. Here are some of the highlights: Click here for the full story |
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Unit Elections
The time is coming to start planning your Troop's OA Election. In this Drumbeat article we have included some very important facts about how to arrange an Order of the Arrow Unit Election. Click here for the full story |
NOAC 2009
National Order of the Arrow Conference, more commonly known as NOAC, excites Arrowmen across the country. Why you ask? Just ask anyone in our lodge who has been to one, and they will probably say it is among the greatest scouting experiences they have ever had. Click here for the full story |
OA High Adventure Opportunities
Do you need an escape from that 9-5 job, summer classes or the monotony of staring out of your bedroom window longing for something new? If your answer is yes, the Order of the Arrow has the answer for you. Click here for the full story |