Page 1 July 2019 The Blackhawk
COURIERA Publication of Blackhawk Area Council Fall Popcorn Calling All Parents, Contents Dates and Theme Leaders, and Council Calendar ...... 2 Friends of Scouting/Finance . . . .12-15 Announced Volunteers…. Advancement ...... 19-21 Program Opportunities ...... 22-25 The Blackhawk Area Council, in Join Us for the 2019 Training ...... 26-32 partnership with Pecatonica River popcorn, is Camp News ...... 33-39 gearing up for the Fall 2019 Popcorn sale. We Council Membershp are excited to announce some additional prize Sycamore District ...... 40-42 th Wanchanagi District ...... 43-47 opportunities for our youth sellers including Webinar on July 9 ! White Eagle District ...... 48-49 a chance to win a VIP trip to a Cubs/Brewers Wetassa District ...... 50-56 Baseball game and Bears or Packers Football On Tuesday, July 9th, the Council VP Arrowhead District ...... 57 game, as well as a new theme based on Star of Membership, Christopher Carter, will be Scoutreach ...... 58 Wars. presenting information to parents, leaders, and volunteer committees about our Summer and District Popcorn Kickoffs Fall recruitment plans and how we can ALL help get more families involved in Scouting. We are also excited to announce an The call will cover available membership upgrade to our District Popcorn Kickoffs. Not materials, the role of council, district, volunteer only will we be providing a meal to all kernels leaders, and parents, and the council plan and Special Articles in attendance, but the youth will be invited to goals to grow Scouting locally. their very own kickoff to complete Jedi training At the conclusion of the informational Rockford Sporting Clays ...... 3-6 and learn more about the sale and prizes! Very portion, a Q & A will be held with the VP of McHenry Sporting Clays ...... 7-8 soon, a letter and email will go to all registered Membership and Council Executive Staff on all Golf Outing ...... 9 families for an update on your local Popcorn things membership. New Member Coordinator ...... 11 Kickoffs and Jedi training! Please help us spread the word and share Religious Retreat ...... 11 More information on Popcorn kickoffs, this information with all of your Scouting CubCast and ScoutCast ...... 17 leader guides, prizes, etc. will be available families! Preview Adventures for Cub Scouts . 17 soon to our volunteers and Scouts but for now, The webinar will begin at 6:30 with the Merit Badge Counselors Renewal . . . 19 here are the dates at-a-glance for planning your Q&A to follow at from roughly 7:00-7:30 p.m. Upgrades to Internet Advancement . . 20 annual calendars: More information will be coming out soon Eagle Scout Proposal Approval . . . . 21 through email and facebook. We hope you Wood Badge ...... 27-28 Show N Sell Unit Orders Due: Saturday, will join us to see how you can play a role in NYLT ...... 29-30 September 7th getting more families involved and receiving Scoutbook ...... 22 Show N Sell Delivery: Friday, September 20th the benefits of Scouting! When Is 18 Not 18 ...... 23 Take Order Sales Begin: Saturday, September Scout Uniforming ...... 23 21st Visit Us This Summer Eagle Scout Proposal Approval . . . . 24 Take Order Sales End: Saturday, November 2nd Visit our summer camps any Wednesday Boone County Conservation Dist. .25-27 Take Order Delivery: Thursday of Friday, this summer! A night of food, family, and Cubmobile Classic ...... 28, 57-61 November 14-15 friends, and adventure at scenic Camp Lowden Cub Scout Resident Camp ...... 34 and Canyon Camp. Join us any time after 5 p.m. Camp Lowden 2020 ...... 35 Check out the Council Facebook page and reminisce about the amazing adventures (search Blackhawk Area Council) as upcoming you had at camp. This is also a great opportunity sneak peaks of the new and improved popcorn for prospective troops to visit to make their patch and kickoffs will be rolling out soon! decision for 2020. Page 2 Council News July 2019 Council Calendar
June 16-22 Week 1, Camp Lowden and Canyon Camp 17 Bob Lamb Memorial Golf Outing 23-29 Week 2, Camp Lowden and Canyon Camp 30-July 5 Week 3, Canyon Camp Schedule for Printed 20 Executive Board meeting and Internet Couriers
July There are four printed editions each year. The deadline for Internet 2 Courier deadline, noon, Internet edition with dates through October and printed editions will be the first Tuesday of each month. The 4 Independence Day, council service center closed latest schedule is shown below. The printed editions will continue to be 7-13 Week 3, Camp Lowden available at www. BlackhawkScouting.org/courier. Note that recipients 7-13 Week 4, Canyon Camp of the Eagle Scout Award and religious emblems will only be carried in 12-14 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Camp Lowden printed editions -- and will not show up on the Internet versions of the 14-20 Week 5, Canyon Camp printed edition. 19-21 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Camp Lowden 26-28 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Canyon Camp Clip and Save 28 - Aug. 2 NYLT Session 2 Deadline + Type Months Covered Mail Date or Web Target Date August July 2 – Internet August through October July 10 6 Courier deadline, noon. Printed edition with dates through November August 6 – Printed September through Nov. August 20 9-11 OA Fall Conclave, Camp Lowden 15 Executive Board meeting Sept. 3 – Internet October through Dec. September 10 23-25 Wood Badge, weekend 1 Oct. 1– Printed November through Jan. October 15 September Nov. 5 – Internet December through Feb. November 16 2 Labor Day, council service center closed Dec. 3 – Printed January 2020 through December 17 3 Courier deadline, noon. Internet edition with dates through March December 7 Rockford Sporting Clays Jan. 7 – Internet February through April January 16, 2020 7 McHenry Sporting Clays Feb. 4 – Internet March through May February 13 13-15 Council Religious Retreat, Camp Lowden 28-29 Wood Badge, weekend 2
Are You in the Know?
Are you getting the latest council and district news? Do all your leaders receive Scouting magazine five times a year Blackhawk Area Council from the National Council? Hours, Phone, Address Do you read The Blackhawk Courier newsletter every month? Do you receive a monthly email from the council when the latest Phone numbers: edition of The Blackhawk Courier (print or Internet-only) has been Council office 815-397-0210 uploaded to the council web site (BlackhawkScouting.org/courier). FAX 815-397-7306 Did you realize there is a new Blackhawk Courier every month? Web Site: www.blackhawkscouting.org Printed versions of the newsletter are mailed to all volunteer Scouter households (one copy per home) in April, September, November, and National Scout Shop -- Rockford: 815-637-6180 January. Address: 2820 McFarland Road, Rockford IL 61107 If your unit has leaders who do not receive Scouting magazine or Scout Shop hours: the Blackhawk Courier printed editions or the monthly “email blast” to 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday let you know the latest edition has been uploaded to the council web site, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday perhaps they are not actually registered or have not completed Youth Protection Training. National Scout Shop -- Crystal Lake: 815-479-0615 Keep up with the council and district news by reading the Address: 600 N. Rt. 31, Crystal Lake IL 60012 Blackhawk Courier – both editions – every month – and read Scouting Scout Shop Hours: magazine for the latest news and information from the National council. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Page 3 Council News July 2019
2019 Rockford Sporting Clays Recruit a Friend for Scouting The Arrow of Light marks a major milestone in a Cub Scout’s On Saturday, September 7, the Blackhawk Area Council will be growth. The senior patrol leader badge represents the most important hosting its 20th Annual Rockford Sporting Clays event at Camp Lowden position in a troop. And the Eagle Scout award symbolizes an incredible in Oregon, Illinois. For our regular shooters, with the sale of our former journey of perseverance. event location Upland Hunt Club, we have built a new course at Camp But when considering the array of Scouting awards and recognitions Lowden so that we will be able to hold the event for years to come. available to young people, there’s one that stands above them all. Whether you are an experienced shooter, or new to the shooting If you think about its ability to grow Scouting and introduce this world, this event is fun for everyone and no experience needed other life-changing program to new people, the Recruiter Strip might be the than registering for a FOID card. There will be two flights available most important patch in Scouting. (Morning and Afternoon) and are filled on a first come, first serve basis. It’s also one of the easiest to earn. Registration is now open and as we near closer to the event, more information will be available on our Council website at www. How to earn the Recruiter Strip blackhawkscouting.org/rockfordsporting clays. The Recruiter Strip has just one requirement: recruit a friend into For questions, please contact Dane at [email protected] Scouting. or 815-397-0210. Any youth member — in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing or For billing or payments, contact Lori at 815-397-0210. Sea Scouts — who gets a friend, classmate, or relative to sign up for See the event flyer on the next page. Scouting can receive the red, white and blue patch. Each Scout unit comes up with its own procedure for awarding the strip. In most packs, troops, crews, and ships, the young person receives the strip the first time he or she successfully recruits someone into the unit.
Two Essential Scouts BSA Resources for New and Longtime Leaders (From Bryan on Scouting, April 11, 2019)
The BSA has refreshed and retooled a pair of online resources for Scouts BSA volunteers. The first is the Program Resources page. Think of it as your quick-start guide to Scouts BSA. Here, you will find a collection of links for starting a Scouts BSA troop, helping Scouts earn merit badges, guiding youth leaders toward more effective troop meetings, and more. The link is https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/resources/ The second is the Program Updates page. This one is for both newcomers and veterans, and it is where the National Scouts BSA Committee posts the latest information on any changes to the program. If there is a new program initiative, updated requirement or any change to Scouts BSA printed material, you will find it there first. The link is https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/ program-updates/ Page 4 Rockford Sporting Clays July 2019 Sporting ClAYS for Scouting
l 20th anniversary event l Morning and afternoon flights available l Great raffle items including 50/50 & long gun raffle (tickets sold separately) l Lunch included l Five person teams l 15 Station tournament l Over 225 shooters September 7, 2019 l Event supports the Blackhawk Area Council’s Scoutreach Program for at-risk youth Camp Lowden, Oregon, IL
PLEASE PRINT AND FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION CARD AND SEND IT TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.
NAME______TEAM NAME ______Address______City______State______Zip____
Phone (Day) ______Email ______
IMPORTANT INFORMATION SHOOTING TEAM REGISTRATION *The Boy Scouts of America will request the names and emails of the individual I AM INTERESTED ON BECOMING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS: shooter after your registration information is received. o $5,000 Event Team Sponsor: includes three teams, carts, premier sign placement, *Once we receive full payment for your hat pin recognition team, your team packet will be sent. *All correspondence will be directed to the o $2,500 Platinum Team Sponsor: includes two teams, carts & person named above. sign in main tent [$2,500] *An invoice will be sent to the above sponsor. o $800 Silver Team Sponsor: includes team & station sign *Your reservation will be confirmed once we are in receipt of your payment. o $700 AM Shooting Team: 5 man team, includes event hat o $675 PM Shooting Team: 5 man team, includes event hat PLEASE SEND REGISTRATION FORM TO: o $135 Individual Shooter: (do you need to be assigned to a team? Y / N ) Blackhawk Area Council, BSA Sporting Clays for Scouting o Non-Attending Sponsor: Sorry, we can not attend, but here is a contribution of 2820 McFarland Rd, Rockford, IL 61107 $______for the Boy Scouts of America FOR MORE INFORMATION ------Phone: 815.397.0210 o Two Person Cart Rental: [email protected] Please reserve ______cart(s) for my team at $50.00/cart www.blackhawkscouting.org
My desired shooting squad time is: o Saturday morning o Saturday afternoon Page 5 Rockford Sporting Clays July 2019 Sporting Clays for Scouting September 7, 2019 Camp Lowden, Oregon, IL
SPORTING CLAYS FOR SCOUTING Sponsorship opportunities CHARTER SPONSOR $7500 *PERMANENT SIGNAGE AT ONE OF 15 STATIONS WITH A BEAUTIFUL WOODEN ROUTED SIGN *SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES COST OF MAINTENANCE OF STATION AND THE PURCHASE OF 2 CLAY THROWERS FOR STATION *LOGO INCLUDED IN EVENT PROGRAM *INCLUDES EXHIBIT SPACE IN MAIN LODGE (NEW FOR 2019) EVENT SPONSOR: $5000 *BANNER AND SIGN LOCATED IN PROMINENT AREA IN LODGE *VERBAL RECOGNITION BEFORE LUNCH *PREMIER SIGN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COURSE *LOGO INCLUDED IN EVENT PROGRAM *INCLUDES EXHIBIT SPACE IN MAIN LODGE (NEW FOR 2019) LUNCH SPONSOR: $1500 *BANNER AND SIGN LOCATED IN PROMINENT AREA IN DINING LODGE *VERBAL RECOGNITION BEFORE LUNCH/ LOGO INCLUDED IN EVENT PROGRAM RAFFLE SPONSOR: $1000 *COMPANY LOGO/INFORMATION DISPLAYED AT RAFFLE AREA *LOGO INCLUDED IN EVENT PROGRAM CLAY SPONSOR: $750 *BANNER/VERBAL RECOGNITION AT COURSE ENTRANCE *NAME/LOGO RECOGNITION IN EVENT PROGRAM DISPLAY SPONSOR: $500 *INCLUDES EXHIBIT SPACE IN MAIN LODGE (NEW FOR 2019) *NAME RECOGNITION IN EVENT PROGRAM CART SPONSOR: $500 *COMPANY LOGO/INFORMATION ON EVERY CART *NAME RECOGNITION IN EVENT PROGRAM STATION SPONSOR: $250 *SIGN AT STATION WITH COMPANY LOGO/INFORMATION / NAME RECOGNITION IN EVENT PROGRAM DRINK SPONSOR: $250 Page 6 Rockford Sporting Clays July 2019 Sporting Clays for Scouting September 7, 2019 Camp Lowden, Oregon, IL
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORT THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SCOUTREACH PROGRAM. PLEASE PRINT AND FILL OUT THIS SPONSORSHIP FORM AND SEND IT TO;
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ATTN: SPORTING CLAYS FOR SCOUTING 2820 McFarland Road Rockford, IL 61107 CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME BUSINESS NAME
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE (DAY) EMAIL
BILLING INFORMATION
I/WE AGREE TO SPONSOR/ADVERTISE FOR THE SPORTING CLAYS FOR SCOUTING
PLEASE INVOICE ME AMOUNT
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Blackhawk Area Council FOR MORE INFORMATION PHONE: (815) 397-0210 www.blackhawkscouting.org/rockfordsportingclays Page 7 McHenry Sporting Clays July 2019 17th AnnuAl Sporting Clays for Scouting September 7, 2019 Northbrook Sports Club 160 Sports Club Drive Hainsville, Illinois
Blackhawk Area Council
PLEASE PRINT AND FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION CARD AND SEND IT TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
NAME______TEAM NAME ______Address______City______State______Zip____
Phone (Day) ______Email ______
I AM INTERESTED ON BECOMING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION $3,000 "Eagle" Event Sponsor: Event naming rights, Company logo on *The Boy Scouts of America will request scorecards, Large company banner, Shooting station company sign, Company logo on event the names and emails of the individual website, 2 team entries (5 shooters/team) shooter after your registration information is received. Small company banner, Shooting station company $2,000 "Life" Sponsor: *Once we receive full payment for your sign, Company logo on event website, 1 team entry (5 shooters) team, your team packet will be sent. $1,500 "Star" Sponsor: Shooting station company sign, Company logo on event website, 1 *All correspondence will be directed to the team entry (5 shooters) person named above. $1,200 "Cart" Sponsor: Company logo on carts, logo on website, banner recognition, *An invoice will be sent to the above program recognition sponsor. $1,000 "First Class" Rank Sponsor: Shooting station company sign, Company logo on *Your reservation will be confirmed once event website,1 team entry (5 shooters) we are in receipt of your payment.
$750 "Second Class" Rank Sponsor: Company logo on event website, 1 team PLEASE SEND REGISTRATION FORM TO: entry (5 shooters) Blackhawk Area Council, BSA $625 "Tenderfoot" Sponsor: Team entry (5 shooters) Sporting Clays for Scouting 600 North Route 31 $125 "Scout" Rank Sponsor: Individual shooter event entry Crystal Lake, IL 60012 —or— Shooting Station Sponsorship (includes company sign at shooting station and company FOR MORE INFORMATION logo on website) Contact: Laura Cullotta $350 Gun Sponsor: Gun Sponsorships for this event are also available, Phone: 815-397-0210 [email protected] starting at $350 www.blackhawkscouting.org/sportingclays Cash Sponsor:______Page 8 McHenry Sporting Clays July 2019 Sporting Clays for Scouting
Your Support Support Scouting by contributing to this event with sponsorship levels starting at $125. Sponsorships offer corporate exposure to over 200 business and community leaders that will participate in the Sporting Clays event.
Your support will help maintain Scouting programs in McHenry County, Illinois that develop character, citizenship and personal fitness. Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience a Sport- ing Clays shooting event at a Premier Sports Club where you and your friends can test your skills while benefiting a great cause. The Boy Scouts of America is a 501(c)3 charitable organization—your sponsorship is tax deductible. Teams Amateur and expert shooters, male and female, and youth (12-17 years old) are encour- aged to come out for a fun day of shooting. Register as a full team, partial team (we’ll help fill your team), or as a single shooter (we’ll assign you to a team). * Please complete the enclosed roster if you’re registering as a full team * * Please reserve early as golf cart and shotgun rentals are limited and reservations go quickly. Shotshells are available for purchase. Please contact the NorthbrookSports Club to reserve a shotgun at 847-223-5700 * CARTS ARE FREE for teams that need them…on a first come, first serve basis by contacting committee member Stan Mill at [email protected] Event Schedule 7:00 Breakfast (for purchase) 7:30 Registration Opens 8:30 Team gathering and head to stations 9:00 Shotgun Start (Shooting Begins) 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Shoot-Off for Game Ties Rules Shotshells for the event are limited to target loads with no larger than #7 1/2 shot. All state and local laws apply; no hot loads will be allowed.
* To be included on event signage, sponsorship donations must be completed by August 15, 2019 Page 9 Council News July 2019
Timber Pointe Bob & the Registration Information: Golf Club Boy Scouts of America
for regiStration and complete information on thiS event, pleaSe viSit
www.blackhawkscouting.org/golF 5750 woodStock road Blackhawk Area Council poplar grove, illinoiS all regiStrationS and paymentS muSt be 815.544.1935 complete by June 1St.
June 17, 2019 bob became involved with the boy Scout for any event queStionS, pleaSe contact when hiS SonS became ScoutS. he Served event chair, tim moorman at 815.979.8279. for 13 yearS aS a leader and Scout maSter, $75.00 per perSon firSt in cub Scout pack #712, and then with for any billing queStionS, pleaSe (includeS green feeS, golf cart, dinner and prizeS) boy Scout troopS #712 and #425. contact dane at the boy Scout office at or 815.397.0210 or at [email protected] $300.00 per team (includeS green feeS, golf cart, dinner and prizeS) **Soft SpikeS only
**due to the benefit nature of thiS event, there are proceedS will help ScoutS attend camp, no rain dateS or refundS. which waS bob’S favorite Scouting activity. 11:00 am registration donationS for the prize table are alSo welcomed and appreciated. 12:00 Pm shotgun start scramble Format
5:00 Pm burgers/brats/beer dinner HOLE SPONSORSHIPS Prizes AVAILABLE FOR $100 50/50 raFFle grand Prize raFFle
rain or Shine, firSt come, firSt Serve only 140 SpotS available!
First Annual Bob Lamb Memorial Golf Outing
The Blackhawk Area Council will be hosting the First Annual Bob Lamb Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, June 17, at Timber Pointe (5750 Woodstock Rd., Poplar Grove). Bob Lamb is a former Scoutmaster and Scouting volunteer from Rockford Troop 425. Bob was an avid golfer and camper and all proceeds from the event will support the Blackhawk Area Council’s camping scholarship programs. On the day of event, registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a Shotgun Start/Scramble Format at 12:00 noon with a dinner, prizes, and raffle at 5:00 p.m. For registration and complete information onthis event, please visit www.blackhawkscouting.org/golf. All registrations and payments must be complete by June 1st. For any event questions, please contact Event Chair, Tim Moorman, at 815-979-8279. For any billing questions, please contact Dane at the council service center at 815-397-0210. Please also find our event on Facebook and “SHARE” with your golfing family and friends. Only 140 spots available! Register today! Page 10 Council News July 2019
Space Resource Available Be Part of ScoutReach Team ScoutReach is a team of part-time, seasoned, paraprofessionals Solar System Ambassador (SSA) for NASA who enjoy working with Cub Scouts. This group of nine dedicated staff members have more than 44-years of experience in ScoutReach The Solar System Ambassadors program is a public engagement and well over 120-years of Scouting experience. Our local team was effort that works with motivated volunteers across the nation to Nationally recognized as “Best in Class” for its program operation. communicate the science and excitement of NASA’s space exploration Would you like to share some of the duties of conducting 43 den missions and discoveries to the people in their communities. meetings each week? You too can be dedicated, and get good at it, but The ambassador can be a resource for Astronomy merit badge. As a work less than 20-hours a week. Get on-the-job training with other Counselor, he or she can also help with STEM activities. Gregg Ripley adults and a huge variety of youth. has been named as a Solar System Ambassador for Blackhawk Area Council. For more information, contact Terry Nichols at the council service To schedule a program, Gregg may be reached through the Directory center – 815-397-0210. at solarsystem1.jpl.nasa.gov/ssa/directory under Gregg Ripley. He may also be reached at 815-631-6399 or at his personal e-mail of [email protected]
Earn a Reporter Patch! Scout Shop The Scout News Reporter program recognizes those individuals who contact a news media or send them a news release, which in New Scouts BSA Handbooks turn gets a positive Scouting story or photo published in an approved Scouts BSA launched February 1, and the new Scouts BSA publication (see list on application form) Handbook for Girls is now available at scoutshop.org and at both Scouts Do you have Scouts who like to write? If so, they might want to Shops in Blackhawk Area Council. learn about the Reporters Patch which is now available. The national volunteer-led board of directors wanted to ensure All Scouts – Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, Scouts can see themselves represented accurately in the pages, and Learning for Life participants – may earn this award. Complete having two handbooks was the most effective way to do that. requirements and details are available on the council Web site, The photos reflect the troop of which the Scout is a member. In www.blackhawkScouting.org/Courier other words, boys will see images of other boys in the Scouts BSA The application form is Reporter Patch Form 2012.pdf. There is Handbook for Boys; girls will see images of other girls in the Scouts also a Reporters Patch Guide.pdf to help you plan and organize your BSA Handbook for Girls. Content, requirements, and page numbers are story. exactly the same. All that’s different is the photos. For further information, go online to blackhawkScouting.org. Page 11 Council News July 2019 Save the Date 2019 Religious Retreat Camp Lowden September 13-15, 2019 Why Every Scout Unit Needs a To all who attended the 2018 Religious Retreat at Camp Lowden, thank you for coming! I think all can say that we had a great time, except New Member Coordinator for the very hungry mosquitos who joined also (I didn’t invite them but they wanted to learn and pray about The Good Shepherd also.) We were blessed to have 144 youth and adults come out for the weekend and for the day. Please plan to join us at our next Religious Retreat on the weekend Joining a new Scout unit can be a little overwhelming at first. of September 13-15, 2019, for Boy Scouts and Saturday daytime for the You’re presented with a calendar full of fun upcoming activities, but all Cub Scouts. the new people, places and things can seem like a lot to digest. Let me know if you have questions or would like to be involved Fortunately for anyone joining Scouting in 2017 or beyond, there’s with planning the weekend. help. It comes in the form of a volunteer whose job is to make new Please look for registration sheets for the retreat in the next couple members feel right at home. weeks on the council website and at your roundtables and Galena! Hope It’s called the New Member Coordinator. If your unit recharters to see you there! soon, you should find one or more volunteers to serve in this vital role. Cindy Chiodini Wearing a blue “Welcome” pin on their hat or shirt, the New 815-543-8404 Member Coordinator is easily identifiable at unit gatherings. He or [email protected]. she welcomes new members with a smile and points them in the right direction — literally and figuratively.
What a New Member Coordinator does Religious Emblem The New Member Coordinator forms a connection with new members and their families. He or she is appointed by and reports to the Programs Unit Committee Chair. Each unit should have one — or, ideally, more than one — New Attention all Scouts, leaders, and parents! Member Coordinator How many of you have started to work on your religious emblems? In general, all New Member Coordinators: We want to take this moment to encourage you to work on and complete • Serve as welcoming ambassadors for the unit. these religious emblems. • Work with the unit committee in developing and implementing the Throughout our Scouting program, we have stressed that a Scout is Unit Membership Plan. reverent and we have a duty to God. • Participate in New Member Coordinator training and collaborate There is an award for all faiths -- just ask us and we can help find with the district membership team. yours. Did you know that if you earn your award, you can wear the knot “New Member Coordinators can be a game-changer for membership on your field uniform as a Scout and an adult? retention as well as recruitment,” says Linda Baker, chairwoman of the If your son is interested in receiving his Catholic awards, please New Member Coordinator Task Force. “Having one or more NMCs in a contact Cindy Chiodini so we can get him started. unit can make everything easier and more fun.” If you have questions regarding where to find information on your religious emmblems, please contact your district religious emblem How to register as a coordinator or contact the council religious coordinators: Mr. B at [email protected] New Member Coordinator Cindy Chiodini at [email protected].
The easiest time to register someone as a New Member Coordinator is when your pack, troop, or crew recharters. The New Member Coordinator, which uses the registration code “NM,” is a member of the unit committee. This role replaces the roles of Unit Membership Chair and Parent Coordinator, which are no longer available. Anyone registered in one Scouting Wire of those now-retired positions should have received an email from the national membership vice president encouraging him or her to register and Scouting Newsroom as a New Member Coordinator in 2018 and beyond. Do you want to learn about the latest Scouting news stories as well as interesting stories about Scouts and Scouting. Getting started as a Subscribe to either or both of these two sites for a weekly New Member Coordinator email. Go to Scoutingwire.org and/or Make scouting.org/NMC your first stop. You will find training Scoutingnewsroom.org to sign up. information, forms, printable brochures, videos, logos, and much more. Page 12 July 2019 Council Finance NEW PRODUCT SALE OFFERING 2018-19 MegaSavings Discount Book Product Sale for Rockford and McHenry County (Formally known as “Camp Cards”)
For the last three years, the Blackhawk Area Council has offered Units and Scouts the opportunity to sell “Camp Cards” in the Rockford and McHenry County areas. After your feedback throughout these sales, we are excited to announce an upgrade to the camp card sale that will allow for a greater commission to the Scout or Unit and Council, and a more feasible timeframe for the sale to help better serve our Units and Scouts.
The Council has begun a partnership with MegaSavings to provide a discount BOOK that has discounts valued over $1,000 at MANY main stores such as Jewel, Dick’s Sporting Goods, McDonalds, and MUCH MORE. There will be two book versions available as of December that Units and Scouts will be able to sell on a consignment basis. Meaning, if you don’t sell them, you can give them back at no cost to your Unit or Scout.
Additionally, the larger book will be sold for $30 with $15 going back to the Scout and the smaller book for $20 with $10 going back to the Scout. The remaining revenue will go to paying for the cost of the books and supporting Council and District programs.
Lastly, the Council is offering this sale starting December 1st on a first come, first serve basis. All groups will have the opportunity to sell at any time between December 2018 and July 2019. The only stipulation will be payment to the Council within 90 days of your consignment contract.
EXAMPLE 1: If you pick up books on December 1st, you must return payment and any extra books by March 1st. At that time, you may continue to sell and/or get more books from the Council.
EXAMPLE 2: If you pick up books on January 1st, you have until April 1st to return.
www.blackhawkscouting.org/megasavingssale
Page 13 July 2019 Council Finance a a n s rod al Fr n ly sk d s ons (F ) a s r sk n o o r a k roop Cr w os and o s here is R S to your nit or Scouts. All books returned within the day period ( nop n d and ndama d) will be returned to Council at no cost.
Most current nit fundraisers such as wreath sales, candy bars, mulch, etc. re uire an upfront cost to the nit at a smaller commission.
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o an s ll Any ack, roop, Crew or ost and Registered Scout can participate in the sale. ou may either sign up as a group or individual Scouts may sell on their own.
n an w r s r ooks ou can reserve the books by filling out the “MegaSavings Unit Commitment Form” attached and also located at www.blackhawkscouting.org megasavingssale
n do s sal n All books will be available for pickup and sale as of December st, from your local Scout service center by contacting your District Staff member. irst come, first serve basis.
ow lon do s sal r n he MegaSavings book contains discounts that last through December . Scouts can sell at any time between December , and December , . You decide what’s best for your group and Scouts.
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ample Scout sells books at or total of , . Scout keeps and Due to Council.
n ar omm ss ons and ooks d a k o Co n l n days o r n yo r ooks, the nit or Scout will be re uired to turn in any earnings less commission to Council. hen, they can take more books or continue to sell any remaining books.
op yo w ll ons d r o n n s or o r a a n s sal oppor n y o ra s mor nds or yo r o s and s r and Co n l pro rams To find the full list of each book’s sponsors (coupons), go to BlackhawkScouting.org/MegaSavingswww.blackhawkscouting.org megasavingssale
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Our Mission: “To provide ongoing financial support for Scouting programs in the Blackhawk Area Council.”
Our Vision: “To ensure that Scouting in the Blackhawk Area Council is gratis from perennial, financial constraints in perpetuity.”
Council Contacts For information regarding planned giving, please contact Joe Geraghty, VP of Planned Giving, or Dane Boudreau, Field Director.
How can YOU help us make Scouting last forever?
Read about all of our giving programs below. Application forms for Become part of The Second Century Society James E. West Fellowship and Second Century Society are available in the For outright gifts payable over a five-year period or deferred gifts of BlackhawkScouting.org. $100,000 or more to local councils, the BSA Foundation, high-adventure bases, or any BSA entity. These gifts may be for operating, capital, or James E. West Fellowship endowment. The four levels are: Become part of James E. West Fellowship: $25,000 Member Level For gifts to local councils that are designated to a council endowment $100,000 Member Level fund. There are four levels to James E. West Fellowship: $500,000 Member Level $1,000 – Bronze Member Level $1,000,000 Member Level $5,000 – Silver Member Level Other than helping Scouting continue forever, what do I receive for $10,000 – Gold Member Level being a member of The Second Century Society? $15,000 – Diamond Member Level **All awards provided by the Blackhawk Area Council once the Other than helping Scouting continue forever, what do I receive for application and donation are received. being a James E. West Fellow? **All awards provided by the Blackhawk Area Council once the Donors making $100,000-plus outright gifts are designated application and donation are received. “Members with Distinction” and donors making $500,000-plus deferred gifts are designated “Legacy Members.” These groups also receive special Gifts at the $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 levels may be cumulative. recognition and opportunities. There are also new “Lifetime Investor” Also, individuals and corporations may designate these gifts in honor or levels starting at $500,000. memory of others. Lastly, you may add to your total gift level at any time. We Thank All of You Who Are Currently James E. West Fellows With The Blackhawk Area Council!
Other Ways to Support Your Council
Securities and Other Assets, Stock Options, Wills and Bequests, IRAs and Reirement Plans, Life Insurance, Gift Annuities, Charitable Lead Trusts Page 15 Council News July 2019
Blackhawk Area Council James E. West Pledge Card
Please choose a level of commitment: ____$1000 ____$5000 ____$10,000 ____ $15,000 Donor Information and Affiliation: In Memory/Honor of ______Name ______Pledge Signature ______Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Email ______Make a Gift That Date ______NEW - James E West _____ EXISTING: Please add to Lasts a Lifetime my James E West Account Have you ever thought about a financial gift to Scouting that lasts a _____ Send Me Information on Endowment Events lifetime? In addition to donating to Friends of Scouting each year, which _____ Send Me Information on Endowment giving - Gifts can be is absolutely necessary for the council to operate; there are other ways to given over a period of time. donate that will create a financial pipeline in perpetuity for our council _____ Send Me Information on Will Services and Scouting programs and help us “Scout Our Future.” It is our Council Endowment Committee’s goal to be able to fund Method of Payment and Billing Schedule: all of our council program expenses through the interest generated _____ Cash from our Council Endowment. This goal is not something that can be _____ Check # ______completed in a single year, but a goal our entire Scouting community (Make payable to Blackhawk Area Council) must take on together to achieve. _____ Visa _____ Master Charge _____ American Express _____ Credit Card # ______Exp. Date ______Specifically, _____ Bill Me: _____ Monthly _____ Quarterly _____ Our Mission: “To provide ongoing financial support for Scouting programs in the Blackhawk Area Council” Annually ______Name on Card ______Our Vision: “To ensure that Scouting in the Blackhawk Area Council is gratis from perennial, financial constraints in perpetuity” CSV# ______
So What Is an Endowment?
An endowment is a fund held to provide interest and dividend Guide to Safe Scouting earnings for the benefit of a charitable cause. Ultimately, it is alife preserver that generates income each and every year for our council. “Be safe” is one of the watch words of Scouting. According to With a gift to the Council Endowment Fund, you are supporting Scouting Chief Scout Executive Michael Surbaugh, “the BSA is committed to throughout your lifetime and beyond. safety.” He charges each of us to commit ourselves to creating a safe and Unlike Friends of Scouting, your donations are held in a restricted healthy learning environment. It behooves all of us to keep this charge fund, meaning only the interest and dividends earned from your gift can in mind every time our Scouts get together. The Scout’s parents entrust be used for council support each year. What this means is that if our their children to our care and expect them to be safe, secure, healthy, endowment grows large enough, the Blackhawk Area Council will be and happy. able to improve its programs, cut costs for programs, and overall be free Our definitive guide to safety in all of our Scouting activities is from the constraints of financial hardships. the Guide to Safe Scouting. It has a great deal of information on a wide There are several recognitions for Endowment gifts and different range of topics. Every Scouter should be familiar with this guide and types of gifts that can be accepted such as cash, estate gifts, charitable should check it regularly. remainder trusts, and much more. I invite you to read more about this The Guide to Safe Scouting can be found at http://www.scouting. great way to make a lifetime impact to the Blackhawk Area Council by org/Healtandsafety/GSS.aspx. visiting www.blackhawkscouting.org/scoutingourfuture The online version is updated quarterly. A PDF version is also Should you have an interest in donating to our Endowment or available for download. have questions, please contact me anytime at 815-397-0210 or dane. Be sure to check the guide for the latest changes before any outing [email protected] and I will be happy to assist. or event. Dane Boudreau Field Director [email protected] Not all learning happens in the classroom. We are equipping young Americans for life. Page 16 Council News July 2019 The Power of a Unit Brochure From Central Region “We Can Relate” Newsletter
Trade-show professionals know the power of a brochure and the fact that people like something tangible. Imagine a simple tool designed to convey valuable information to parents of prospective Scouts. According to Total Graphic Design, a brochure is still an effective, valuable marketing tool and here’s why: Brochures establish organization credibility. People are looking for something more than just a website or Facebook page to establish trust. • A brochure has a personal touch when it is given person-to-person Blackhawk Area Council and can initiate relationships. • Brochures are a chance to impress. They display quality, credibility, Needs You! and an opportunity to impress potential parents and Scouts. • Brochures are a direct marketing tool. “Hands on” marketing On January 1st, a committee was formed to oversee four buildings information that falls into the hands of consumers can work. (Council offices in Rockford and Crystal Lake, the Program Center • If kept, brochures become a reminder of the unit to potential parents in Rockford, and Boeger Leadership Lodge in Oregon) owned and and will be seen several times. Every time they see it, whether on managed by BAC. their desk, table, or in a drawer, its like a mental “Post-It” note. In coordination with the V-P of Facilities for BAC, the Risk Management Committee, and the Camp Lowden Facilities Committee, this new committee is charged with overseeing ongoing maintenance and upkeep of these buildings. Currently, the committee is seeking a volunteer “supervisor” to Effective Unit Brochures oversee the main office in Rockford. Someone from construction or a building management background is a great plus, but simply someone 1. Begin with the end in mind. Look at business brochures as with an eye for detail that is good at identifying issues that need repair or examples. Whether single page, bi-fold, or tri-fold, what service is ideal. This individual would make rounds through the building matters is appearance, content, and that it be geared to a twice per month and follow a checklist for reporting issues for service. millennial mother. If you wish to help the committee, for any of the locations by 2. How and when will the brochure be distributed? Open offering your expertise regarding building maintenance, please let houses? First meeting visitors? Fund raising events? us know of your interest. Contact Tyler Pratt, 815-519-3046, tyler@ 3. There is no second chance at a first impression so the front prattassoc.com. page information is vital. Parents want their children to be part of groups that make a positive difference and develop character and Scouting is the perfect fit. 4. List and show photos of key leaders with some bio and contact Scouting Wire information, as well as trainings they have taken, including the important YPT. and Scouting Newsroom 5. Emphasize how Scouting helps youth and parents create lasting relationships. Do you want to learn about the latest Scouting news stories as 6. Include meeting information – times and location. well as interesting stories about Scouts and Scouting. 7. List annual events like Scout Sunday, fall campout, Blue and Subscribe to either or both of these two sites for a weekly Gold, or summer camp. email. 8. Explain registration fees and where the money goes as well Go to Scoutingwire.org and/or as uniforming. Scoutingnewsroom.org to sign up. 9. Explain volunteer opportunities which start small (short- term) and can gradually become larger. 10. Photos are essential. But photos must be unit events, tell a story, and show Scouts and parents having fun. 11. Seek professional advice for effective brochure lay-out. Troop Leader Resources 12. Keep information up-to-date and discard former brochures Website immediately. Link to “Troop Leader Resources Website”
In order to deliver the PROMISE OF SCOUTING, youth and adult troop leaders need to plan a program that is involving, challenging, and FUN! This website is filled with videos, action photos, useful information and practical ideas, to help make it easier for youth and adult troop leaders to present Scout meetings that are fun with positive outcomes. Page 17 What’s New July 2019 Scout PodCasts for June 2019
Each months ScoutCasts address important issues faced by Scouters in packs and troops. You can listen to these PodCasts by going to www. scouting.org/scoutcast.aspx. Archived previous PodCasts are also available at the same site. Take a few moments of your commute — just 10 to 15 minutes a month — to make yourself a more-informed Scouter.With the BSA’s triple-threat lineup of monthly podcasts — CubCast and ScoutCast — you’ll be the smartest Scouter in your pack, troop, crew, or post. All this for the low, low price of free!
CubCast ScoutCast Preview Adventures Security
We’ve got something brand new to talk about for this episode, something called (drum roll, please) preview adventures. Hmm, you might be saying to yourself, I wonder what that’s about? Joining us to tell us all about this exciting new initiative is Lisa Wylie, the brand-new chair for the National Cub Scouting Committee.
Imagine this: Your unit is ready to depart for a big adventure. All the Scouts and adult volunteers are on time, the weather is perfect, and everything is ready. Then you realize you’re missing something, and it’s a big something: Your unit’s trailer and all the gear inside—hundreds or What Is a Scouter even thousands of dollars’ worth of stuff—is gone, all gone. So, after you call the police, you might be asking yourself, how can A Scouter is one who knows it’s not about them we make sure our stuff is secure? Keeping Scouts, volunteers, and their but about the youth we serve, who knows it’s not about gear safe and sound—whether at your meeting place or on the trail—is building campfires in the rain and tying square knots but Richard Bourlon’s mission in life. Richard is the team lead for Health it is about sharing leadership skills and opportunity with and Safety Services here at the national service center and will share others, who knows that Scouting is not perfect but is a safe with us some do’s and don’ts and helpful tips to keep everyone and environment for youth to learn lifelong skills, who knows everything safe and secure we are blessed by the opportunity of doing our small part to support the Scouting movement. A hundred years from now it not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world miry he different because I was important in the life of, a boy. Forest Witcraft Page 18 Council News July 2019
Journey to Excellence Attitude Service Hours Reporting The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude You can now enter your unit’s service hours at www.Scouting.org/ on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more awards/journeyto excellence. Look for the “Service Project” area of the important than the past, than education, than money, than screen. There you will find the link to log your unit’s service hours, circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other information for first time users, ideas and tips for a successful service people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, project. giftedness, or skill. It will make or break an organization...a To enter your unit’s service hours, click on “service hours Web church...a home. site.” Choose “New User Click Here” or enter in your unit’s existing The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding username and password. Users can still use www.goodturnforamerica. the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our org and they will be redirected to the new data collection site. If you past. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain have any questions, please contact the council service center at 815-397- way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is 0210. play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. Volunteers with a MyScouting account can also reach the Journey I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% to Excellence service hours Web site by clicking on the Journey to how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our Excellence Information link on the left side of the screen in the “Council attitudes. Tools” section. Once you click the link, you will be directed to www. Charles Swindoll Scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence and can follow the same procedures as listed above.
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Get Connected with “Bryan On Scouting”
Bryan on Scouting is a great source of the good news in Scouting! An off-shoot of Scouting magazine, you will find the stories and videos very hip, often inspirational, and full of great tips. Plus there are often prizes and contests – Bryan has it all! It is well worth the read! Join the “Tuesday Talkback” where Bryan poses a question about Scouting in action and asks for your thoughts on it. Follow this link – Bryan on Scouting – and you can sign up for email alerts on what he has posted about that day. It’s good stuff! Page 19 Advancement News July 2019 Merit Badge Counselor Renewal
Dear Merit Badge Counselors,
It is time for Merit Badge Counselor renewal! Please renew online using this link for Merit Badge Renewal: Blackhawk Area Council https://forms.gle/FrSH7834HUrWaRV18 Advancement Reporting If you no longer wish to serve as a merit badge counselor, go to the link above. You can choose to be removed. No phone or email renewals Policy will be accepted. Make sure your Youth Protection Training is current, within two In conjunction with the BSA’s Policy on advancement years. You will not be able to renew your status if your Youth Protection reporting, an Internet Advancement Report must be submitted Training is not up to date. Please note: All registered leaders were to the Scout Shop for all purchases of Scouting badges of rank, required to take the New Youth Protection Training by October 1, 2018. and merit badges. If you need to take the Youth Protection course, please visit While not preferred, a paper Advancement Report form my.scouting.org for the online training. See below for instructions to (#34403) may be submitted in lieu of an Internet Advancement complete Youth Protection Training. Proof of completion must be Report. submitted to the council service center. If your unit uses of Packmaster, Troopmaster, or other 3rd party advancement tracking software, you may upload the To access Youth Protection Training (YPT): advancement information via the Internet Advancement portal to 1. Go to www.my.scouting.org create and print an Internet Advancement Report. 2. Log In. (If you currently have a profile or Click “Create Account”) Any questions on Scout advancement, advancement 3. In the upper left hand corner click on Menu & My Dashboard reporting, or the Internet Advancement System can be directed to 4. To take Youth Protection Training, click on “Take Course” on the your district executive, or district advancement vice-chairman. right side of page. * Guide to Advancement 4.0.0.2 5. In your profile, you can link your BSA Member ID. Once linked, the system will update local and national records. However, if your membership ID is not linked in your profile, you will need to print the certificate and provide a copy to the council service center. Scoutbook – June 1 Is Significant
Other notes about the process: Traditionally, June 1 of each year served as the date for Cub Scouts 1. You have until June 30, 2019, to complete the renewal. This to begin the next rank in their advancement. With the widespread use of includes any volunteer who recently signed up to be a merit badge ScoutBook, leaders are an integral part of the process. Answers to a few counselor in the current calendar year of 2019. questions that advancement administrators and others in a typical pack 2. If you do not renew by the above date, you will need to fill out a may be asking: new Adult Application and Merit Badge Counselor Application to counsel again. How do we move the Cub Scouts forward to the next rank 3. If you have forgotten what you are registered as counselor, please The leader/advancement chair/ administrators will need to mark the send an email requesting your listing to your district executive. ranks for all the Scouts as “approved.” Once they are approved, they By renewing, you will be available to counsel through June 2020. will show up on the “need purchasing report.” Once the adventure is awarded, that notation is made. Then the administrator will go in and Yours in Scouting, update the records one-on-one or do a multi-update and update all the Manny Torres Scouts in the den at the same time. Council Advancement Committee Chair When can the Scout start work on the next rank advancements? As the Scout’s progress is updated, they will then be able to begin working on the next adventure/rank. If a Scout starts the next rank before approval, what is the consequence? If they start before June 1st, Commitment they can show progress – but things will not be “official” until leaders “approve” advancement. Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. It is the words that speak boldly of your intentions and the actions How is Cub Scout recording linked to the current rank for that which speak louder than words. It is making the time when there Cub Scout? is none— coming through time after time, year after year after A Cub Scout is only able to work on the den details for which the year. Commitment is the stuff character is made of; the power to membership in Scoutbook is active. For example, if the Scout is a Lion, change the face of things. It is the daily triumph of integrity over they will see “Lion.” The leadership will need to move the Scouts into skepticism the next den in order to see the next advancements. Page 20 Advancement News July 2019 Upgrades to Internet Advancement From Scouting Wire, 6/5/2019 Good news for unit leaders who use Internet Advancement to track • Instant feedback if the unit leader attempts to record a rank out of their Scouts’ progress along the Scouting trail. order or after the youth has aged out of a program. The BSA has introduced an array of upgrades designed to make • The ability to provide a partially completed Eagle application for your life easier. The improvements make inputting advancement updates youth who have completed the Life rank. Unit leaders can find this faster, allow leaders to search advancement history in a snap and give by attempting to record the Eagle Rank for a youth. Scouters more control over printable reports — like the kind used to make purchases at the Scout Shop. What do Internet Advancement users need to know And because sometimes those rare pockets of free time happen when about the new version? you’re away from your desktop or laptop, the BSA has optimized Internet • When units make the transition to the new version, they should Advancement for all devices: desktop, tablet or smartphone. fully transition. Users may experience unexpected problems if they These enhancements to Internet Advancement are only the beginning. continue to use the old version after they have transitioned to the new More improvements are coming later in 2019. one. • Unlike before, advancement approvals are immediately stored in the What’s different about Internet Advancement now? BSA database with the new version. There is no longer a “Submit to New features include: Council” step after users have approved all desired items. • The ability for unit leaders to quickly select multiple youth before • In addition to the FAQs on help.scoutbook.com, a thread has been recording one or more advancements, speeding up data entry. created on the BSA forums platform to assist users with any questions • A notification for unit leaders when youth have completed they may have. advancements. All pending items can be approved at once. • The report Unit Leaders will use to purchase items at the Scout Shop • The ability for unit leaders to quickly search the full advancement is called the “Advancement Report” and can be run from the reports history for all youth in their unit using the activity tab. Search criteria menu just above the roster. The report will include all items that have may include youth name, rank, advancement type or advancement been approved since the report was last run. status. • The “Advancement Report” looks a little different from the report in • A choice of three reports — all of which can be run for one or more the previous version. But don’t worry. The BSA has informed Scout selected youth in the roster or for everyone in the roster if no one is Shops about the new format, so they’ll recognize it right away. selected. These reports are: Advancement History, Unit Roster and the Advancement Report, which is used to make purchases at the What’s next for Internet Advancement? local Scout Shop. • After the initial release, the BSA’s tech team will continue to add • A Private Unit Forum, where unit leaders can hold private discussions additional features on a regular basis. within their unit. Go to discussions.scouting.org to give it a try. • A unit roster that’s fully searchable by youth name, member ID or • Visit help.scoutbook.com for answers to commonly asked questions. rank. • The ability for unit leaders with multiple units to quickly switch between units by clicking on their unit icon in the upper right corner. • The ability for unit leaders with multiple units to save a default unit in their settings page so their device remembers which unit to load by default.
Advancement Education Materials Updates Now Available From Advancement News, March-April 2019 issue
Your National Advancement Program Team has been reviewing Revised and Updated Documents and updating many of the currently available educational materials. Multiple revised and updated documents now available at scouting. The completed ones are now available at the Advancement Resources org/advancement: web page at www.scouting.org/advancement. Select “ Advancement • Request for Registration Beyond the Age of Eligibility Educational Presentations” and select the presentation for your specific • Individual Scout Advancement Plan needs and interests. • Belated Eagle Scout Rank Application Advancement administrators will want to familiarize themselves • Request for Extension of Time to Earn Eagle Scout Rank with the many resources available. In addition to the advancement • Reporting Merit Badge Counseling Concerns educational presentations, advancement applications, and the Guide • Revised Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook for 2019 has been to Advancement 2019. Merit badge counselors will benefit from the posted and is available from scouting.org/advancement under the support materials such as A Guide for Merit Badge Counseling, and the Rank Advancement category. The content is basically unchanged Worksheet for Building a Merit Badge Counselor List. and revised to reflect gender-neutrality. Page 21 Advancement News July 2019 Eagle Scout Proposal Approval – What Is Expected?
After a Life Scout chooses an idea for an Eagle Scout service project the next important step is to prepare a project proposal, and have it approved. Approvals are required from the unit leader, a unit committee representative, the project beneficiary, and a council or district representative. The criteria that individuals approving project proposals must consider for determining if the project is acceptable are specified in topic 9.0.2.7 of the Guide to Advancement. Keep in mind that the proposal is an overview, but also the beginning of planning. It shows the approvers that the following five tests can be met.
1. The project provides sufficient opportunity to meet the requirement. To meet this test there must be opportunity for planning and developing the project, for giving leadership to others, and determining the project will be “helpful” to the beneficiary. Planning and development require forethought from the candidate to organize a successful project effort rather than just following directions prepared by someone else. The leadership component is met by organizing and directing others who help carry out the project. Finally, by having a project that is “helpful,” we show that we intend for the project to have a positive impact for the beneficiary, although that does not mean that the project must have lasting value.
2. The project appears to be feasible. Is it a project the Scout is capable of planning and developing and also managing to a successful conclusion? Is it reasonable to believe that the Scout will be able to obtain the necessary resources (material, supplies, and people) to properly carry out the project? Note that the second test says, “appears to be feasible.”
3. Safety issues will be addressed. The Scout is aware of potential safety issues and hazards and will address them in the project plan. The safety issues do not need to be addressed or solved in the proposal. Assurance needs to be given that the Scout is aware of the issues and that those issues will be addressed in the project plan. Since an Eagle Scout project is a unit activity, unit adult leadership has the same responsibility to assure safety while conducting a project as with any other unit activity.
4. Action steps for further detailed planning are included. Does the proposal include some action steps for preparing the project plan? Those steps don’t need to be very detailed, but they should provide a simple “road map” that the Scout can follow when developing the project plan. These action steps are critical to the final test.
5. The Scout is on the right track with a reasonable chance for a positive experience. Does the Scout’s proposal demonstrate a good understanding of what is to be accomplished? Is it reasonable to believe that the proposed project has a good chance of providing the Scout a successful outcome that will contribute to personal growth and development? It doesn’t have to guarantee success.
The detail required for a proposal depends on the project’s complexity. Details provided must be enough to provide a level of confidence for a council or district reviewer that the above five tests can be met, but not so much detail that—based on the possibility that a proposal can be rejected—it does not respect the time it takes to prepare the proposal. For further information and insight, see Guide to Advancement topics 9.0.2.3 - 9.0.2.5 and 9.0.2.14. Page 22 Program Opportunities July 2019
Scouts BSA Badge Workshops for 2019 Insect Study Scouts BSA Workshops Saturday, August 3, 2019, 10:00am-2:00pm Roger D. Gustafson Nature Center $15.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other adults $6.00 603 N. Appleton Road Some homework is required, worksheets will be provided upon Belvidere IL 61008 registration. Bring a sack lunch and Blue Card. 815-547-7935 • Pre-registration & prepayment are required Call 815-965-3433 to register All workshops take place at our Nature Center. Payment must • Scout Leaders free, extra adults/siblings $6.00 each. accompany registration and is non-refundable. • We do not provide patches/badges Please bring lunch for workshops that are scheduled over lunchtime. • Check-in starts 15 minutes before the program start time, please Scouts should bring a merit badge card to each workshop, so it can plan to be here early so we can start on time be signed by the counselor. • Cancellation/refund policy: If cancellation is received 10 clear We have a merit badge counselor on staff for the following days ahead of the date a refund less 20% will be issued additional badges: • Please be aware that we sometimes have to cancel a program Backpacking Bird Study Camping because it did not reach the minimum registration requirement – Environmental Science Hiking Indian Lore Don’t wait until the last minute to sign up or your program may Insect Study Forestry Nature already be cancelled! Mammal Study Plant Science Orienteering • Burpee Museum reserves the right to limit registrations and Reptile & Amphibian Study Sustainability Wilderness Survival cancel any program for any reason. Every effort will be made to contact participants Call our office to start the registration process. 815-547-7935 Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about our workshops.
Indian Lore August 14, 2019, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $8 Boone County Residents, $10 Non-residents Our focus will be on the Potawatomi and Winnebago cultures. Scouts will: • build a sweat lodge onsite • make a pair of moccasins • prepare traditional foods over an open fire
Soil & Water Conservation October 14, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $5 Boone County Residents $8 Non-residents We will be working on a conservation-related project during the last hour (seed-collecting or brush-cutting). Please bring work gloves and a water bottle. Page 23 Program Opportunities July 2019
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Cubmobile Racing Series Presents **the Cubmobile Classic** !!Four exciting races for 2019!!
Wetassa District invites all Cub Scouts in every district to the Cubmobile races.
Complete registration, how-to’s, and rules are on pages 52-56 of this issue of The Blackhawk Courier Page 26 Training Talk July 2019 New Online Learning From the Boy Scouts of America The Training Times, Spring 2019 issue Updated Youth
Several new online modules have been launched in 2019. Protection Training
Den Chief Training The new online Den Chief training is now available for Scouts The updated online and facilitator-led (face-to-face) Y01 Youth who are registered in troops, crews, and ships. The new online course Protection Training has been released. identifies den chief responsibilities and tasks along with describing the Updates include a new learning plan as well as a Spanish-translated den chief’s relationship with supporting den leaders and how it relates to version of the training. Previous versions of the facilitated training are the den chief’s activities with the den. obsolete. Do not use them. YPT Champions can get a link to the new At the end of the online training module, den chiefs can print their facilitator materials from their Scout executive. certificate of completion signifying they are trained for their position If you have already completed Y01 Youth Protection Training, you and fulfilling a requirement toward their Den Chief Service Award. DO NOT have to retake the training. Both the English and Spanish Youth Protection facilitator-led BALOO Prerequisite Training courses have been released to council Scout executives. These new modules are shorter and provide the knowledge base To further your knowledge in protecting youth, we have released one needs prior to taking the BALOO outdoor course. This course must additional recommended online training modules covering the following be completed prior to attending the outdoor portion. Youth Protection topics: • Physical abuse • Emotional abuse Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts • Neglect The Cub Scout modules have been totally rewritten with a newer • Impact of violence in the home interface and are even shorter than previous versions. Scouts BSA reflects the addition of girls to this program. Both have new learning plans and include Hazardous Weather training, so volunteers do not have New Training Coming Soon to go to another learning plan to get this position-trained requirement. Commissioner Online Training New Cub Scout Facilitator-Led Training With the new Commissioner Tools rolling out and the recent This course is designed to deliver training for all position-trained program changes, these learning plans will be updated. The acclimation Cub Scout positions and matches the online content. The training modules will be replaced with updated modules (shared from the is intended to help leaders begin a “path of learning.” The goal is to professional courses), will reflect the addition of girls, and will contain encourage and incentivize leaders to become continuous learners, updates such as the fourth aim of Scouting. providing the basic information and skills necessary to get them The various tools modules on the operation and use of the new started on their journey and then give them access to and knowledge of Commissioner Tools will be replaced with new modules. additional resources and training opportunities available to them. Scouts BSA Facilitator-Led Materials These materials will be designed to deliver face-toface training and will match the online content in achieving position-trained status. Why Okpik We want to encourage leaders to begin a learning journey and provide By Gregg Ripley them with access to and knowledge of additional resources and training opportunities available to them. In the fall of 2009 I attended Wood Badge because I was told it would make me a better leader. What I was told was correct. I applied the lessons learned and became a better Scout leader. Many Scouts from my troop, other units, and even my own son have had me recruit them District Committee Training for NYLT because it would make them better leaders. After applying the lessons learned, those Scouts do become better leaders. So why attend Okpik? Attend Okpik because, from experience, it District committee training has been taught the same way for many will make you a better camper. A major part of Scouting is an outdoor years. By leveraging the BSA Learn Center we can provide the district component that often disappears sometime around November 1. By committee a learning environment that gives them the content they need being a trained trainer in cold weather camping you open a door to many when they need it and leverage professional training for consistency in new experiences to the Scouts and yourself. Okpik is not just camping. district training. You will also learn cooking techniques, games, and enough outdoor This new learning will replace the District Committee Workshop activities that will make you look forward to the snow. The lessons and will provide learning plans aligned with the various district learned at Okpik can even be used in outdoor activities and camping in committee positions and functions to include: warm weather. District Chair/District Vice-Chair Membership If you want to be a better leader sign up for Wood Badge. If you Fund Development Program want better youth leaders, send them to NYLT. If you want to be a better Camping and Outdoor Program Activities and Civic Service camper, go to the council website and sign up for Okpik. In the future Training Advancement and Recognition you and your unit will thank you. Nominating Page 27 Training Talk July 2019 August 23-25 August Register Online at Register September 28-29 September Camp Lowden c7-660-19.com Blackhawk Area Area Council Blackhawk You’re Invited... 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Page 28 Training Talk July 2019 $250 (After 6/1/19) $250 (After Wood Badge C7-660-19 Wood Area Council Blackhawk Road 2820 McFarland 61107 IL Rockford, For more information or to or information more For visit: c7-660-19.com register Registration Information Registration in Full Payment 6/1/19) $220 (Before $50 a non-refundable requires Registration begin ordering us to which allows deposit, materials. course Upon Available Request Assistance Financial to: Checks Payable Council Area Blackhawk to: Mail What You Can Expect You What will you Badge course Wood the Throughout learn presenters, the enthusiastic appreciate a blast have playing, games and role through group, small your with building a hands-on project moments. inspirational many and experience within the Scouting network build a strong will You of wide range with a and be presented program, including: leadership topics Leadership • Situational Change • Leading Diversity • Leveraging • Communication Solving • Problem Planning • Project of a set writes each attendee weekend, On the first Conflict • Managing These goals called the ticket. 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Wood Why understand you help Badge is to Wood The purpose of enable and to program, run a quality to how to serve you that the Scouts potential. greatest their to grow a passionate by Delivered see will you trainers of team Badge: Wood the 5 themes of how Growing, Values, Living the Connecting, Guiding, and your can be applied in Empowering your as well as as a Scouter role life. and professional personal Scouting’s for appreciation your deepen will You will you the role vision of a heritage and develop in its future. play Who Can Attend? the Boy (18 and older) of member registered Any who has level, experience any America, at of Scouts their to related courses the basic training completed Badge. Wood position can attend Scouting Page 29 Training Talk July 2019 What You Will Learn Team Development Leading Yourself Planning Setting Goals DevelopingA Vision Communication Skills Valuing People The Leading EDGE The TeachingEDGE Making Ethical Choices Conflict Resolution Problem Solving Page 30 Training Talk July 2019 • Complete Medical Form (A,B,C) • Unit Leader Recommendation • Completed Troop/Venturing Leadership • Completed the Rank of First Class • Be at least age 13 for Scouts in a Troop • Registered with the Boy Scouts of America Qualifications to Attend best that Scouting has to offer. will work and play together as they put into action the activities, events, games, and adventures, partcipants confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of to leadership that will give them the skills and will be engaged in a unified approachparticipants challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, experience. Through activities, presentations, with the traditional strengthstheory of the Scouting NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership that require leadership of self or others. use in their home units and any other situations with the leadership skills and experience they can young men and women of the Boy Scouts of America exciting, action packed program designed to provide National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an What is NYLT? with No Restrictions Skills for Troops/Crews Training or Introduction to Leadership or at least age 14 for Scouts in a Crew * Scouts BSA Venturing The Objectives of National Youth Leadership Training • Have fun and experience Scouting at its best • Provide with a clear understanding of team and personal development participants • Create an environment of Scouting fellowship and fun guided by the Scout Oath and Law to share the opportunity • ideas and Giveexperiences with Scouts from participants other units • the confidence and knowledge to Giveconduct the BSA program participants in their home units SESSION TWO SESSION ONE [email protected] (608) 330-2027 Contact Information Location: Camp Lowden Scoutmaster: Don Knoblich Senior Patrol Leader: McKennen Tobin July 28 - August 2, 2019 [email protected] (815) 236-2733 Contact Information Location: Camp Lowden Scoutmaster: Gail Krec Senior Patrol Leader: Kyle Ockerlund June 9 - 14, 2019 Registration Information Mail to: Blackhawk Area Council Checks Payable to: Financial Assistance Available Upon Request can be orderedcourse shirts for an additional fee. Additional a course hat, and two course shirts. Registration costs include food, materials, a patch, ordering materials. to hold your space and allow the course to begin Registration requires a non-refundable $50 deposit $190 (Before 5/1/19) Payment in Full blackhawkscouting.org/nylt To Register Online Visit Rockford, IL 61107 2820 McFarland Road Blackhawk Area Council NYLT 2019 $220 (After 5/1/19) Page 31 Okpik July 2019
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Canyon Camp Web Site
Dear Canyon Camp Staff Alumni and Friends, After way too long the web site for the Canyon Camp Staff Alumni and Friends is back up! The site looks a little different but it contains the same information, some new information – .and it will be easier to navigate! Be sure to check out all the historical documents on the Our Story page, new links to information on Indian Mounds in or near Canyon Camp, and the pages we are starting to build with rosters and photos of the camp staff. As always, we encourage you to contribute any documents, photos, or updates to any of the information on our web site.
Staff week has started at Camp -- and don’t forget to include a trip to Canyon Camp this summer for one of the Family Visitor Nights listed below. We hope to see you along the shores of Coon Creek this summer! June 19 June 26 July 3 July 10 July 17 In the Spirit of Canyon Camp Left to right: Jo Ellen Mosher, Gordee Family presenter; Mike Beeth Lee Binkley, and Dave Mosher, Monroe Kiwanis President The Monroe Kiwanis Club recently held its annual dinner meeting to celebrate 98 years of Service to Youth and Community. With more than 75 Kiwanians and guests in attendance, several members received special recognition. Kiwanian Lee I. Binkley was recognized as “Kiwanian of the Year,” and was presented the James R. Gordee Award. Prior to his death Gordee had been a Kiwanian and had been recognized by BSA with the Silver Beaver Award for his long and dedicated service as a Monroe Scoutmaster.
Binkley’s announcement noted his participation and leadership at the Kiwanis Work Weekends and Woodcutters Ball during their entire 44 years of service to Canyon Camp. This summer will be Lee’s 52nd consecutive year serving on the Canyon Camp Staff. Presenter Jo Ellen Mosher is a daughter of James Gordee and Jo Ellen noted that her mother had served with Lee as part of the Monroe School District. As a teacher and Scouting leader Binkley has provided more than decades of service to the youth of Monroe and beyond. Well done, Lee! Page 34 Camping News July 2019
Welcome to the Jungle!
This year’s Cub Scout Overnight Theme has been set and registration is open. Our Cub Scout overnight camps are an experience you don’t want Mark Your Calendars to miss. With two nights of camping, fun programming, awesome food, adventure loop advancement opportunities, and time spent with our Save The 2019 Date st summer camp staff members – there’s no better summer adventure for 41 Annual Kiwanis your Scouts! Woodcutter's Ball and Workday Webelos Resident Camp October 19 For youth entering 4th and 5th grades in the fall of 2019 Canyon Camp (Near Historic Galena, Illinois) Camp Lowden (Oregon, Illinois)
Two weekends to choose from! This program includes two nights of camping, and awesome programs designed for older Cub Scouts as they prepare for the transition to Scouts BSA. Name of Camp Dates Cost Canyon Camp July 26-28 $75 youth / $40 adult Webelos / Arrow of Light Camp Lowden July 12-14 $75 youth / $40 adult Camping at Camp Lowden and Older Cub Scout fun and activities plus progress on their Webelos / Arrow of Light adventures. It is recommended that a parent comes with Canyon Camp each Webelos Scout, but two registered leaders (for 2 deep leadership) July 12-14: Camp Lowden can bring up to eight Scouts (a 4 to 1 ratio). IF your Pack can only July 26-28: Canyon Camp send one leader with your Scouts, please contact the Camp Director to arrange camping with another pack. Two weekends to choose from! This program includes two nights For Webelos Scouts entering 4th and 5th grades in the fall. of camping, and awesome programs designed for older Cub Scouts (entering 4th/5th grade) as they prepare for the transition to Scouts BSA. Fees increase for registration after June 1. Be sure to register Cub Scout Resident Camp today! Visit www.blackhawkscouting.org/camping to learn more and to For youth entering grades 1-3 in the fall of 2019 register.
Two nights of camping under the stars and days filled with adventure!
Name of Camp Dates Cost by June 1 Camp Lowden July19-21 $75 youth / $40 adult Cub Scout fun and activities plus progress on their Adventures. It is recommended that a parent comes with each Scout, but two registered Cub Scout Camping leaders (for 2 deep leadership) can bring up to eight Scouts (a 4 to 1 ratio). IF your pack can only send one leader with your Scouts, please contact at Camp Lowden the Camp Director to arrange camping with another pack. EXCEPT for For youth entering grades 1-3 in the fall of 2019, welcome to the Tigers (entering 1st grade). Tigers are required to be a 1:1 ratio. Jungle! Two nights of camping under sthe stars and days filled with This Cub Scout Resident Camp is for all Scouts entering 1st grade adventure. Visit www.blackhawkscouting.org/camping to learn more and older in the fall. and register.Fees increase for registration after June 1. Be sure to register today! Page 35 Camp News July 2019
Have you heard? Big changes are in store at Camp Lowden for the 2020 summer season! Mark your calendars now – camp will be open for SIX weeks next summer. More program updates are coming soon- be sure to check the district website and our Facebook for all the latest news. Week 1: June 14-June 20 Week 4: July 5-July 11 Week 2: June 21-June 27 Week 5: July 12-July 18 Week 3: June 28-July 4 Week 6: July 19-July 25
Summer Camp – Log Rolling at Camp Lowden More Than Just Fun Camp Lowden has a fifteen foot long box full of excitement, hibernating until this Summer; when this box will explode with a new Scout troops which go to Canyon Camp or Camp Lowden for and challenging adventure for all of those attending Summer Camp at summer long-term camping use the advancement program and Scouting Camp Lowden this year. activities to provide learning experiences – and fun! Scouts discover A historic sport for modern times will premiere at the swimming what they don’t know, and soon want to master the skills necessary for pool – log rolling. The log is 11'8" in length, 15" in diameter, and 100% advancement. fun guaranteed! The synthetic, polyethylene log has three training fins When the Scoutmaster is with his group at summer camp, he gets that slow and stabilize the log, making it easier to learn the basics of log to know his individual Scouts better, since he is with them at some time rolling. Fins are removed as your skill develops, creating less resistance, each day during the six-day encampment. until you can stay on the log with no fins attached. The Scouts learn to interact, to work together toward a common Log rolling is a thrilling recreational and competitive sport, goal. They develop team spirit, using the time-tested patrol method. originating in the Northwoods more than 125 years ago. The Camp Benefits that are often overlooked are opportunities to meet new Lowden Summer Camp Staff looks forward to those willing to accept Scouting friends and to “see how the other troops do it.” the “challenge on the log” this Summer.
Sights Set on 2020 Provisional Week at Camp at Canyon Camp Lowden or Canyon Camp for We want you at Canyon Camp in 2020! Four of our five weeks Scouts BSA! were filled in 2019. With camp at 90% capacity this summer, there is a real possibility we fill up again in 2020. We want to be sure you have one That's right, this year we are providing an opportunity for your of the first opportunities for securing your week for 2020. Share your Scouts to come to camp as “Lone Scouts” if they are interested in a interest today and we will be sure to provide you one of the first chances second summer adventure in 2019. Scouts will join another troop or to register your troop for next summer. create a provisional troop at camp. If you're interested in adding Troops joining us at camp in 2019 will have the first opportunity for ANOTHER summer adventure this year at either Camp Lowden or 2020 registration, but filling out this interest form will give you the next Canyon Camp, share your interest below and we will coordinate a best opportunity. We will contact you before our registration systems special opportunity with you! This will be a great chance to work on officially open for 2020. rank advancement, merit badges, or to just have a blast at one of our Want to learn more? Visit www.canyoncampbsa.org/register and beautiful council camps. select “Click Here to share your interest for 2020." For more information, go to Questions? Visit our website or email [email protected] https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr5YsmaefKx7IhnE_ Have a GREAT summer camp experience, and we hope to see you pmhHWKNYPZ-XdiPyjUQUCt5EidOOlig/viewform soon! We can't wait to see you at camp this summer! Page 36 Camp News July 2019
Camp Lowden 2019 Features: • New in 2019 Annie Oakley Shooting Sports program for female Leaders and Scouts • First Class Express program (intended for 1st year campers. Provides an emphasis on rank advancement while exposing first year campers to all areas of camp and allowing for the earning of at least 1 merit badge during their first year) •Tier 2 Opportunities (for older scouts) that include: a bike trip to see wild American Bison, optional ATV Riders Safety Course, Stand Up Paddle Board instruction going towards the Stand Up Paddle Board Award, and earning the Golf Merit Badge • Adult Leader Training Opportunities • Opportunity to complete service projects/hours
Learn more at: www.blackhawkscouting.org
4418 S. Scout Rd., Oregon, IL 61061 P: 815-397-0210 • E: [email protected] Page 37 Camp News July 2019 Camp Lowden Dates: June 16-22; June 23-29; July 7-13 Webelos Resident Camp July 12-14, 2019 Cub Scout Resident Camp July 19-21, 2019 White Eagle Day Camp July 29 – August 2, 2019 Fees: $200 Troop Deposit to reserve your spot today $300 per scout by April 15; $160 per unit leader *Family Discount: $20 reduction will be given to each family that sends multiple youth Scouts to summer camp Learn more at: www.blackhawkscouting.org
4418 S. Scout Rd., Oregon, IL 61061 P: 815-397-0210 • E: [email protected] Page 38 Camp News July 2019 Canyon Camp Dates: June 16-22; June 23-29; June 30 - July 6 July 7-13; July 14-20 Webelos Resident Camp July 26-28, 2019 Fees: $200 Troop Deposit to reserve your spot today $300 per scout by April 15; $160 per unit leader *Family Discount: $20 reduction will be given to each family that sends multiple youth Scouts to summer camp
Learn more at: www.canyoncampbsa.org
4856 E Townsend Rd • Stockton, IL 61085 P: 815-492-2175 • E: [email protected] Page 39 Camp News July 2019 Canyon Camp 2019 Features: • Brand new High C.O.P.E. Course! • Opportunity to participate in a wide range of merit badges catering to a variety of skill levels and interests • Offering new merit badges such as mining, cooking, and golf merit badges. • For young scouts: First Class Requirements, work on skills in all areas of camp, and even earn merit badges through the Canyon Ranger Program • For older scouts and leaders, the O.W.L. program aims to challenge you physically and mentally. Keep an eye on the camp schedule and website for this summer’s program! • Adult Leader Training Opportunities • So much more! Learn more at: www.canyoncampbsa.org
4856 E Townsend Rd • Stockton, IL 61085 P: 815-492-2175 • E: [email protected] Page 40 July 2019 Sycamore District Serving McHenry County in Illinois Web Site: www.BlackhawkScouting.org/Sycamore
Sycamore District Directory Sycamore District Calendar
Committee Chair -- Lance Snider - 630-525- Popcorn Chai: Laura Strupp, 847-497-9538 June 0518 Family Friends of Scouting Chair: Pierre 13 Roundtable Vice-Chair of Program: Brian Gahan Langlois, - 815-353-1095 17-20 Wolf Day Camp Activities and Civic Service Chairperson Community Friends of Scouting Chair: (Open) 24-27 Bear Day Camp Maria Kaiser, 224-256-1708 Community Ask Event Chair: (Open) 27 District Commissioners meeting District Religious Coordinator: Chris Walneck Vice-Chair of Membership: Matthew 847-565-6846 Ewertowski July Scouting for Food: Susan Clancy-Kelly. 847- Webelos-to-Scout Tansition: Karla Zander, 2 Courier deadline, noon, Internet edition 516-3782 847-650-9951 with dates through October Woods of Webelos Coordinator: Gail Krec Cub Scout - Fall Roundup: Donald Novak, 4 Independence Day, council service center Klondike Chair: Matthew Ewertowski 847-497-9223 closed Tiger Time Chairman: Dawn Reid, Cub Scout - Spring Recruitment: Donald Novak 12-14 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident 847-561-7532 847-497-9223 Camp, Camp Lowden Committee Member: Bob Donehey, ScoutsBSA Open House: (Open) 15-18 Webelos day camp 847-651-1961 Venturing Chairperson: Ken Wisniewski, 19-21 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Camp Day Camp Administrator: Christina Bahnsen, 847-962-1413 Lowden 815-245-6303 Vice-Chair of Administration: Jennifer 20 Tiger day camp Day Camp Administrator: Lisa DeRusha, Broadfield, 847-754-7080 22-25 Arrow of Light day camp 815-861-9203 District Dinner Chair: (open) 26-28 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Sycamore Derby Days: Melissa Davis, Awards and Recognition: Ken Wisniewski, Camp, Canyon Camp 224-650-4307 847-962-1413 28 - Aug. 2 NYLT Session 2 Advancement and Recognition Chairperson Nominating Committee Chairperson: Wayne Frank Colomer, Jr., 815-276-5214 Kemp, 847-224-3664 August Internet Advancement Pack Coordinator: Leah Public Relations Chairperson -- Open Position 1 District Committee meeting Beeson, 847-754-4392 Local Media Coordinator (Open Position) 6 Courier deadline, noon. Printed edition Internet Advancement Troop Coordinator: Sean Noteworthy Editor: Rachel Friend, with dates through November Smith - 224-523-4847 224-829-6479 8 Roundtable Eagle Board Coordinator: Michael Lumpp - ***Web Administrator: Rachel Friend, 9-11 OA Fall Conclave, Camp Lowden 815-344-1088 224-829-6479 22 District Commissioners meeting Camp Promotion and Outdoor Chairperson ***Alternate Administrator*** -- Russ Friend - 23-25 Wood Badge, weekend 1 Chuck Natoli 847-915-8660 Training Chairperson: Tom Lotito, District Commissioner: William Mugnai, September 224-289-6676 837-217-3921 2 Labor Day, council service center closed Asst. Training Chair: Melissa Davis, Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner: Gail 3 Courier deadline, noon. Internet edition 224-650-4307 Krec with dates through December Cub Scout Training: Tyson Carter, Scouts BSA Roundtable Commissioner: 5 District Committee meeting 708-642-1972 Michael Pigliacelli 7 McHenry Sporting Clays for Scouting Scouts BSA Training: Tara Henke, Field Director: Dane Boudreau, 12 Roundtable 618-977-8724 815-397-0210 13-15 Religious Retreat, Camp Lowden Venturing Training: Randy Jenovai District Executive: Michael Ancheta 26 District Commissioners meeting ([email protected]) 847-397-0210 OA Advisor: Manny Torres, 630-488-8214 District Executive: Laura Cullotta, Risk Management Representative: Michael 815-397-0210 McCleary, 815-337-9016 Vice Chair of Finance: Debbie Tubb, 815-529-0687 Page 41 Sycamore District July 2019 Merit Badge Council Renewal
Dear Merit Badge Counselors,
It is time for Merit Badge Counselor renewal! Please renew online using this link: Merit Badge Renewal: https://forms.gle/FrSH7834HUrWaRV18
If you no longer wish to serve as a merit badge counselor, go to the link above. You can choose to be removed. No phone or email renewals will be accepted. Make sure your Youth Protection Training is current, within two years. You will not be able to renew your status if your Youth Protection Jurassic Luau Training is not up to date. Please note: All registered leaders were Fall Scouting Event required to take the New Youth Protection Training by October 1, 2018. October 4-6 If you need to take the Youth Protection course, please visit Veterans Acres, Crystal Lake my.scouting.org for the online training. See below for instructions to complete Youth Protection Training. Proof of completion must be This camping and fun Scout activity event is open to all levels of submitted to the council service center. Scouting and their families. Activities will include gaga ball, climbing wall, fishing, Jamboree To access Youth Protection Training (YPT): on the Air, tree ID scavenger hunt, Scout craft, Scout skills, geocaching, 1. Go to www.my.scouting.org STEM activities, service project, obstacle course, demo derby, Cub cars, 2. Log In. (If you currently have a profile or Click “Create Account”) and more. 3. In the upper left hand corner click on Menu & My Dashboard Camping is $25 per unit with an $8 per person fee for the full event. 4. To take Youth Protection Training, click on “Take Course” on the Drop ins on Saturday are also welcome for the event and the fee is $8 right side of page. per person. 5. In your profile, you can link your BSA Member ID. Once linked, Registration is now open on doubleknot at https://bit.ly/2KA3dp1 the system will update local and national records. However, if your membership ID is not linked in your profile, you will need to print We are also looking for volunteers to help plan and run the event. the certificate and provide a copy to the council service center. Please contact Andrew Myshkowec at 847-417-9663.
Other notes about the process: 1. You have until June 30, 2019, to complete the renewal. This includes any volunteer who recently signed up to be a merit badge counselor in the current calendar year of 2019. 2. If you do not renew by the above date, you will need to fill out a new Adult Application and Merit Badge Counselor Application to counsel again. 3. If you have forgotten what you are registered as counselor, please send an email requesting your listing to Michael Ancheta – michael. [email protected] 4. By renewing, you will be available to counsel through June 2020.
Yours in Scouting, Manny Torres Council Advancement Committee Chair
God and Country Participants Moments Left to Right: Jayden Frey, Sarah Frey, Carl Moon, Connor Frey, It takes one moment to change the life of another. Positive or Mick Maifield, Brendan Cook, John Moffat, Trevor Frey, James Nelson. negative. A smile, a hand shake, eye contact. All these gestures Not pictured: Paul Joswiak have an impact on how you deliver a message and how that On Sunday, June 2nd, Scouts and leaders who completed the God message is received. Inviting someone to join Scouts BSA can and Country religious emblems program sponsored by the Methodist be that easy! Make a difference in someone’s life and create that Men's Club of the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake were moment that will change that someone’s future! presented their respective awards. The religious emblems program is used by the Boy Scouts of America to encourage youth to learn about their faith and to recognize adults who provide significant service to youth in a religious environment. Page 42 Sycamore District July 2019 17th AnnuAl Sporting Clays for Scouting September 7, 2019 Northbrook Sports Club For more information, see full flyer on pages ___ 160 Sports Club Drive Hainsville, Illinois
Blackhawk Area Council
PLEASE PRINT AND FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION CARD AND SEND IT TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Top Popcorn Seller
NAME______TEAM NAME ______Address______City______State______Zip____
Phone (Day) ______Email ______
I AM INTERESTED ON BECOMING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION $3,000 "Eagle" Event Sponsor: Event naming rights, Company logo on *The Boy Scouts of America will request scorecards, Large company banner, Shooting station company sign, CompanyEvery logo onunit event has its uniquethe names online and donationemails of thelink individual and banner! If you website, 2 team entries (5 shooters/team) shooter after your registration information need the link resent to youris received. unit, call or email Laura at 815-397-2010 Small company banner, Shooting station company $2,000 "Life" Sponsor: x1102 or [email protected]*Once we receive full payment for your sign, Company logo on event website, 1 team entry (5 shooters) * Follow up with thoseteam, that your have team not packetcontributed. will be sent. $1,500 "Star" Sponsor: Shooting station company sign, Company* logoPromote on event thewebsite, use of1 the*All onlinecorrespondence donation willlink be to directed encourage to the donations team entry (5 shooters) via Facebook, email,person and websites. named above. $1,200 "Cart" Sponsor: Company logo on carts, logo on website, banner recognition, *An invoice will be sent to the above program recognition * Encourage your chartersponsor. organization to support scouting by using $1,000 "First Class" Rank Sponsor: Shooting station company sign,the Company link and logo distributing on *Your thereservation Friends willof Scoutingbe confirmed donation once card event website,1 team entry (5 shooters) we are in receipt of your payment. Religious Emblems $750 "Second Class" Rank Sponsor: Company logo on event website, 1 team PLEASE SEND REGISTRATION FORM TO: entry (5 shooters) Hello Sycamore District BlackhawkScouters! Area Council, BSA $625 "Tenderfoot" Sponsor: Team entry (5 shooters) Chris Walneck here,Sporting your SycamoreClays for Scouting District Religious Emblems 600 North Route 31 $125 "Scout" Rank Sponsor: Individual shooter event entry Coordinator. Crystal Lake, IL 60012 —or— Is your unit participating in the religious emblems program this Shooting Station Sponsorship (includes company sign at shooting stationyear? and Ifcompany so, send me an FORemail MORE to let INFORMATION me know what program(s) you're logo on website) running. Contact: Laura Cullotta $350 Gun Sponsor: Gun Sponsorships for this event are also available,If you would like to,Phone: but don't 815-397-0210 know where to start, contact me for [email protected] starting at $350 information on how to startwww.blackhawkscouting.org/sportingclays the religious emblems program in your unit! Cash Sponsor:______Here are some helpful links: https://www.praypub.org/bsa https://www.scouting.org/awards/religious-awards/ Congratulations to Top Popcorn Seller Andrew Bojan, Troop 152, Hope to hear from you soon! shown here with District Director Michael Ancheta Yours in Scouting, Chris Walneck District Religious Emblems Coordinator Email: [email protected] Mobil: 847.565.6846 Page 43 July 2019 Wanchanagi District Serving Winnebago & Boone Counties in Illinois Web Site: www.wanchanagi.org
Wanchanagi District Directory Wanchanagi District All phone numbers are 815 area code unless otherwise indicated Calendar District Chairman: Cliff Chappell, [email protected], 815-713-0731 June Vice-Chair Administration: Lara Skrzypczynski, [email protected], 815-519-5724 10-12 Wolf and Bear Cub Scout Day Camp at Chaplain: Dan Persinger, [email protected], 226-1415 Boone County Conservation District Religious Emblem Coord.: MaryAnn Bushaw, [email protected], 904-4287 12 Tiger Day at day camp Parades: Mark Broman, [email protected], 218-5514 13 Roundtable Flag Retirement: Paul Trent, [email protected], 871-3801 15 Flag retirement ceremony, council program Vice-Chair: Finance center FOS Family Campaign: 17 Bob Lamb Memorial Golf Outing Popcorn: Cliff Chappelle, [email protected], 815-713-0731 Vice-Chair: Membership: Larry Swanson, [email protected], 815-877-8164 July Cub Scout Recruiting: Larry Swanson, [email protected], 877-8164 2 Courier deadline, noon, Internet edition with Webelos-to-Scout Transition: Larry Swanson, [email protected], 877-8164 dates through October Vice-Chair: Program: Jimmy Berry, [email protected], 815-543-1490 4 Independence Day, council service center Vice-Chair: Activities: Bill Spivey, [email protected], 243-0671 closed Continuous Fire: Bill Spivey, [email protected], 243-0671 9-12 Cub Scout Day Camp, Kieselburg Forest Camporee: Jimmy Berry, [email protected], 815-543-1490 Preserve Scouting for Food: Bob Olson, 222-3204 Patch Designer: Dale Broman, drbroman@yahoo. 11 Tiger Day at Kieselburg Day Camp com, 218-8735 12-14 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Vice-Chair: Advancement: Connie Snyder, [email protected], 234-5417 Camp Lowden Cub Scouting: 15-18 Cub Scout Day Camp, Winnebago Boy Scouting: Melinda Johnson, [email protected], 397-0210 Fairgrounds Eagle Chair: Ida Bolen, [email protected], 289-0661 19-21 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Camp Lowden Merit Badges: Ken Mosny, [email protected], 965-4871 22-26 Cub Scout Day Camp, Council Program Vice-Chair: Camping: Andy Murray, [email protected], 871.3092 Centerr Cub Scout Day Camp Program: 26-28 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Boone County: Lori Dewall, [email protected], 985-5637 Canyon Camp Lynn O’Donnell, [email protected], 978-5829 28 - Aug. 2 NYLT Session 2 W. Winnebago: Jimmy Berry, [email protected], 543-1490 31 District Popcorn Sale Kick-Off, council Harlem: Carolyn Wolfe, [email protected], 494-0508 program center, 7:00 p.m. Christine Kochanowski, [email protected], 222-4836 Program Center: Alice Roby, [email protected], 773-368-5724 August Tiffany Mlsna, [email protected], 997-6137 1 District Committee/Commissioners meetings Order of the Arrow Advisor: Denny Johnson, [email protected], 633-6335 5 District Membership Kick-Off, council Chapter Chief: Zander Stauffer program center, 7:00 p.m. Vice-Chair: Training: Bill Costa, [email protected], 513-2455 6 Courier deadline, noon. Printed edition with Cub Scouting: Alice Roby, [email protected], 773-368-5724 dates through November Larry Swanson, [email protected], 877-8164 8 Roundtable Boy Scouting: Bill Costa, [email protected], 513-2455 9-11 OA Fall Conclave, Camp Lowden Vice-Chair: Venturing: Eric Schmidt, [email protected], 5051507 23-25 Wood Badge, weekend 1 Training: Eric Schmidt, [email protected], 5051507 District Commissioner: Roman Salaman, [email protected], 815-299-5015 September Cub Scout Roundtable: Christine Kochanowski, [email protected], 222-4836 2 Labor Day, council service center closed Alice Roby, [email protected], 773-368-5724 3 Courier deadline, noon. Internet edition with Fran Waller, [email protected], 248-2291 dates through December MaryAnn Bushaw, [email protected], 904-4287 5 District Committee/Commissioners meetings Boy Scout Roundtable: Beth Costa, [email protected], 543-4544 7 Rockford Sporting Clays, Camp Lowden District Director: Jared Carlin, [email protected], 397-0210 13-15 Religious Retreat, Camp Lowden
Support Scouting locally by going to BlackhawkScouting.org and clicking on the Friends of Scouting logo. Page 44 Wanchanagi District July 2019
From the Desk of Jared Carlin District Director Flag Retirement Ceremony Happy summertime everyone! I’ve already been at day camp several times and our outdoor The flag retirement will be at the Program Cnter starting at 8 a.m. program looks great; the kids are having fun! I am a huge advocate on June 15, 2019. for the outdoor program so summer is when I believe we deliver the Anyone can come but please don’t wear Scout uniforms . promise of the Scouting program. All Scouts who attend to help will get service hours as this is for However, believe it or not, Fall is just around the corner and I am the community. already thinking about and planning for a successful Fall recruitment season for our Cub Scout packs.
The New Member Coordinator role is an exciting new position that helps our units give laser-like focus to its membership priorities. The basic overview of that role is someone who will share the benefits of Scouting, coordinate unit recruitment, and guide the joining and welcoming process for new youth and their families. In the process for being prepared for all the exciting things happening in the Fall, here are some important dates to note for later this summer:
Wanchanagi District Popcorn Kickoff – Wednesday, July 31st, 7 p.m. at the Council Program Center. Essential meeting for the Popcorn Kernels to be prepared for all the changes to the Fall sale in 2019. This will be a cool event. Look for more details as we get closer.
Wanchanagi District Membership Kickoff – Monday, August 5th, 7 p.m. at the Council Program Center. Essential training for New Member Coordinators and/or Cubmaster to be prepared to run successful recruitments in the Fall. Pack 418 Paraticipates in Rainy Memorial Day Parade
From the start to finish, it may have been wet and pouring rain and we all got soaked, but in our pack – Pack 418 – of Machesney Park we persevere and conquer all obstacles. Nothing was going to stop us from showing our respect and honor for all our veterans and military who have or are currently serving our country! Along with our awesome Mascot Summer the Unicorn, Pack 418 is the best pack to run with! Page 45 Wanchanagi District July 2019
Eagle Scout Training
All Wanchanagi troops please provide the following to the district Eagle chair, Ida Bolen. Send by email to [email protected] or by phone at 815-239-2634. Thank you. We are planning training to assist our Scouts to succeed in their quest to earn the Eagle 2019 Wanchanagi Day Camp rank. Harlem Day Camp Western Winnebago Day Camp July 9-12 – 2nd - 5th grade July 15-18 – 1st - 5th grade July 10 – Lion Day Lions and Tigers may attend any Troop Eagle Advisor/Contact July 11 – Tiger Day day Council Program Center Troop #______Day Camp Advisor’s Name: ______July 22- 26 – 1st - 5th grade Email ______July 25 – Lion and Tiger Day Phone: ______
Send by email to [email protected] or by phone at 815-239- 2634. Scouting for Food
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - Wanchanagi Eagle Project Review Roundtable: – get door hangers for your unit For an Eagle project review, please go to the district Web site – Saturday, October 12, 2019 - Distribute BlackhawkScouting.org/wanchanagi. Click on the “Advancement” box. door hangers At the Web site Scouts can request a time / date for a project review. Saturday, October 19, 2019 - Collect food Or they can email [email protected] to request a project and take to food pantries review date and time. Scouting for Food is a Blackhawk Area Council-wide Good Turn. Troop 181 visited Cantigny Park The Wanchanagi District does this in the Autumn and this year's dates are Saturday, October 12, 2019, for distribution of the yellow door and camped at Churchill Woods hangers. The following Saturday, October 19, will be the food pick-up (a very wet/muddy weekend), and delivery to food pantries. Please put these dates on your pack, troop, and crew calendars. Look for more information in late summer.
Troop 181 Visited Trampoline Park
Troop 181 went to the trampoline park on Two for: Tuesday. We made it a family event. It turns out costing each jumper $5 only. Any adults can jump with their families, or converse at the tables. Page 46 Wanchanagi District July 2019
WANCHANAGI DISTRICT FALL CAMPOREE MAD SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS IN SUPERPOWERS October 4-6, 2019 • Canyon Camp
Human Experiments Include: 3- Feats of Physical agility 21- Superhero Mad Scientist Escape - Oo e Blasters 35- Superhero Accuracy Test 18- Mad Science Dash 7 - The Human Torch 1- Human Psychological E periment More e periments are waitin
For more e ent in ormation isit www. lackhawkscoutin .or blackhawk area council Page 47 Wanchanagi District July 2019
2019-2020 CAREER EXPLORING PROGRAMS
Career Exploring is a unique career exploration program for young men and women ages 14-20. These programs provide an ideal link between the academic environment and the real world. Aviation: Poplar Grove Airport & Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum – Thursdays, 7-9p.m., blue hanger, 5151 Orth Rd., Suite A-1, Poplar Grove, IL. Contact: Chuck Jansen at (815) 742-9714 or [email protected].
Engineering: UTC Aerospace, 4747 Harrison Ave., SW side entrance, Rockford, IL. Contact: Nick Wlaznik at 815-226-6345 or [email protected].
Medical: SwedishAmerican Hospital, 1401 E. State St., Rockford, IL. Contact: Rebekah Hopper at 779-696-6542 or [email protected]
Mercy Health, 2400 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL. Contact: Chris Carter at 847-894-4219 or [email protected]. **Coming in Fall 2020
Fire & Rescue: Rockford Fire Department. – Contact: Investigator John McGee at 779.207.8219 or [email protected], or Randy James at 779-500-6536 or [email protected].
North Boone Fire Department – Contact: Tim Davis at (815) 765-208 or [email protected].
Law Enforcement: Winnebago County Sherriff’s Department. Contact: Sgt. T. Stanley at 815-319-6010 or [email protected].
Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Belvidere Police Department – Meets every 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., at the Public Safety Building, lower level, 615 North Main Street, Belvidere, IL, 61008. Contact: Officer Joe Danielak at 815-547-6374 or [email protected].
Rockford Police Department, Public Safety Building, 420 W. State St., Rockford, IL. Contacts: Sgt. Matthew Krantz at (815) 298-6780 or [email protected]. **This program is temporarily on hold
Dentistry: Winnebago County Dental Association. Contact: Catherine Baer-Mirza at 815 964-8713 or [email protected].
There is a yearly application fee for all programs. For more overall information about Exploring in the Winnebago/Boone County area, contact Jared Carlin, 815.397.0210, [email protected]. To research Career Exploring online, go to www.exploring.org
Page 48 July 2019 White Eagle District Serving Whiteside, Lee, and Ogle Counties in Illinois Web Site: www.BlackhawkScouting.org/WhiteEagle
White Eagle District Directory White Eagle District Calendar
Chair: Dan Hawkins, 631-2907 June Vice Chair – Administration (open): 13 Roundtable Nominating Committee Chair: Dave Twining [email protected]* 17 Bob Lamb Memorial Golf Outing PR Chair: (open) Vice Chair – Membership: Bruce Colmark, 441-1992 July Webelos-to-Scout Transition (open) 2 Courier deadline, noon, Internet edition with dates through October Spring Roundup Chair: Ginger Albano, 4 Independence Day, council service center closed Vice-Chair – Finance: Chip Donahue, 626-5905 12-14 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Camp Lowden FOS Community Chair: Mark Zeigler, 713-1390 19-21 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Camp Lowden FOS Family Chair: Katie Pierce 26-28 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Canyon Camp Spring Popcorn Kernel (Whiteside): Margie Baker, 718-2289, 28 - Aug. 2 NYLT Session 2 [email protected]* 29 - Aug. 2, Cub Scout day camp, Camp Lowden Spring Popcorn Kernel (Lee & Ogle): Pat O’Brien, 815-440-2569* Vice Chair – Program: August Don Rastede, 625-3542 1 District Committee meeting Boy Scout Activities: 6 Courier deadline, noon. Printed edition with dates through November Cub Scout Day Camp: Josh Stone, [email protected] 8 Roundtable Special Events Chair 9-11 OA Fall Conclave, Camp Lowden Advancement Chair: 23-25 Wood Badge, weekend 1 Ray Gruber, 732-6807, [email protected] Religious Programs: Myles Newberry, 209-7327, September [email protected] Scouting for Food: 2 Labor Day, council service center closed Camping Chair: Thomas Halla, 284-3308 3 Courier deadline, noon. Internet edition with dates through Cub Scout Day Camp – Camp Lowden December Josh Stone, [email protected] 13-15 Religious Retreat, Camp Lowden OA Advisor: Rick Rhoads, 562-4369, [email protected]. 21 White Eagle Trivia Night OA Chapter Chief: Training Chair: Josh Stone Youth Protection Training: Vice Chair – Venturing: White Eagle Trivia Night Larry Williams, [email protected] September 21, 2019 District Commissioner: Rock Falls American Legion hall at 712 4th Avenue, Rock Falls Nancy Johnson, [email protected], 815-970-3040 Gathering at 6 p.m. Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner: Dessert Auction at 6:30 with Trivia to follow Josh Stone, [email protected] Cost $10 a person to play Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner Don Rastede [email protected] Bring your own goodies to eat but all beverages must be purchased Keith Potter, [email protected] at the bar. District Executive: Robert Sutton For more information, contact Linda Larson at 815-626-4152 or at [email protected], 815-397-0210 [email protected]
Save the Date! Aims of Scouting A fourth aim of Scouting – Leadership Development – has White Eagle Merit Badge Midway been added to the other three (Character Development, Citizenship Byron Nuclear Plant Training, and Physical and Mental Fitness). The fourth aim of October 5 Scouting will be included in all the Scouts BSA and Cub Scout 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. literature and training modules. Registration Due to Open July 1 Page 49 White Eagle District July 2019 From the desk of White Eagle Fishing Derby
Bob Sutton The annual White Eagle Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, As Summer is here and June 8, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Many White Eagle families we are preparing for outdoor and Scouts attended and had a great time. The weather was perfect and programs, please review the the fish were biting. Every youth received a fishing hat and bobber for The Guide to Safe Scouting to coming out. There were also many other prizes given away including. ensure compliance and, most rod & reel combos, tackle boxes, flashlights, tee-shirts, and stadium importantly, that we are using blankets. Special prizes were also given for the first fish caught, most good safety practices to ensure fish caught, and biggest fish caught. the safety and well being of our Everyone who attended had a great time and many memories were youth. made. Thank you to everyone who made this event a great success. A Cub Scout Fishing Derby special thank you to Chip Donahue, Tom Halla, and Myles Newberry for will held on June 8, 2019, at there leadership to this event. We would also like to thank Rockwood- Morrison-Rockwood State Park Morrison State Park along with the Department of Natural Resources for in Morrison, Ill., Admission is allowing us to hold our Derby and for providing prizes for the youth. free for all youth and prizes will We hope to see everyone back again next year. be awarded for many different Have a great summer, be safe, and “Go Fishing” categories. Bob Sutton Senior District Executive All kids will receive a prize for participating. All family is welcome to attend.
There will not be a roundtable in June and there will not be a roundtable or district meeting in July. We will resume again in August. Please enjoy your summer with your units and be safe!
White Eagle Day Camp will be held in July 29-August2 at Camp Lowden. Last day to register is July 6. For more information, contact Josh Stone at [email protected] Thank you, Bob
Unit Events
Your unit can be featured in the Courier. Send us photos and news of special events. [email protected] Note – Please do not insert photos into the body of the e-mail – send as a .jpg attachment. Page 50 July 2019 Wetassa District Serving Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll in Illinois Web site -- www.BlackhawkScouting.org/Wetassa Wetassa District Directory Wetassa District Calendar All numbers are 815 area code unless otherwise indicated July District Chairman, Rick Cass, 815-757-7425 Advancement, Liz Hollis, 233-4870 2 Courier deadline, noon, Internet edition [email protected] Life-to-Eagle Seminars: with dates through October Vice-Chair – Administration Liz Hollis, 233-4870 3 District Committee meeting Lee Kraut, 815-297-8247 Eagle Project/Boards of Review: 4 Independence Day, council service center [email protected] Liz Hollis, 233-4870 closed District Communications/PR Chair (open) Tom Gillespie, 233-3284 12-14 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Newsletter, Liz Hollis, 233-4870 Merit Badge Counselors: Camp, Camp Lowden District Nominating Committee: Liz Hollis, 233-4870 19-21 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Camp Lee Kraut, 815-297-8247 Camping, Bob Boyer, 369-2834 Lowden Gary Erickson OA Advisor, David Hanson, 541-1801 26-28 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Dana Ewers, 541-5322 Scouting for Food (open) Camp, Canyon Camp District Dinner and Awards Training : (open) 28 - Aug. 2 NYLT Session 2 Laura Welti Scouts BSA – Vice-Chair – Finance – Gene Nott, 235-4575 Cub Scout – August FOS, Gene Nott, 235-4575 Venturing – 6 Courier deadline, noon. Printed edition Community Campaign (open) Religious Emblems – Jim Clay, 970-443-2997 with dates through November Vice-Chair – Membership: James Clay, Vice-Chair – Venturing and Exploring 7 District Committee meeting 970-443-2997 Joe Shippy, 815-443-2997 9-11 OA Fall Conclave, Camp Lowden Vice-Chair – Program: District Commissioner 9-11 Canoe-o-Ree (rescheduled date) Richard Cass, 815-757-7425 Kathy Tobin, 815-291-1600 13 Roundtable Activities: (open) Roundtable Commissioners 17 Cubmobile Race, Stockton Scouts: Scout – Rick Cass, 815-757-7424 23-25 Wood Badge, weekend 1 Klondike Derby: Cub Scout – Barry Sanders, 815-654-8349 Spring Camporee [email protected] September Fall Camporee District Executive: Matt Ohms 2 Labor Day, council service center closed Cub Scout: 920-723-5999 3 Courier deadline, noon. Internet edition Fun Day (open) [email protected] with dates through December Day Camp: 815-397-0210 9 Cubmobile Race, Lena 11 Roundrable 13-15 Religious Retreat, Camp Lowden 14 Cubmobile Race, Freeport 28 Cubmobile Race, Warren Aims of Scouting RESCHEDULED!!! A fourth aim of Scouting rd – Leadership Development – 3 Annual CANOE-O-REE has been added to the other August 9-11, 2019 three (Character Development, Winslow to Freeport, Illinois Citizenship Training, and Physical Roundtables and Mental Fitness). The fourth Join us for a weekend of Scouting, aim of Scouting will be included in Roundtables are held on the second canoeing, and camping. The Canoe-O-Ree is all the Scouts BSA and Cub Scout Wednesday of the month at Bethany United a Scouting adventure for ALL Scout troops handbooks and training modules. Church of Christ, Freeport, at 7 p.m. working under the leadership of the troop’s patrol leaders council. It is a showplace for the Scouting program. Your Scout troop is invited to join other District Committee local troops in this 30-mile paddling activity. Scouts will be paddling from local ports on Meeting the Pecatonica River beginning in Winslow, First Wednesday of each month Illinois, on Friday night, August 9, and ending Bethany United Church of Christ the weekend paddling to Tutty’s Crossing in 2341 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport Freeport, Illinois. Beginning at 7 p.m. This is a GREAT troop activity for Scouts to get out and experience the outdoors through a low impact canoeing activity. Page 51 Wetassa District July 2019 Page 52 Wetassa District July 2019 Cubmobile Racing Series Presents **the Cubmobile Classic** !!Four exciting races for 2019!!
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the Cubmobile Classic !!Four exciting races for 2019!!
Race individual races or race all four for a chance to win it all!
Championship points in each class!!!
Competitive Race Classes
Earn points at each race based on your finish and become overall champion in your class. Standings will be available on Facebook “Wetassa District” site.
Please be on time for registration to help ensure that the races can stay on time and provide every participating Cub Scout the opportunity to race.
Participants must sign in on the day of the race at the registration table with a parent or guardian to ensure that a registration form including paid fee and waiver form are completed with signature.
Participants should bring their Cubmobile, helmet, and need to be wearing the Events Appropriate Color T-Shirt for their Race Class.
Race Classes – ALL YOUTH – Boys & Girls (Age/Grade entering in Fall)
1. Lions (Kindergarten age) 2. Tigers (1st Grade age) 3. Wolfs (2nd Grade age) 4. Bears (3rd Grade age) 5. Webelos I (4th Grade age) 6. Webelos II (5th Grade age) 7. Adults (for fun?)
Waiver Example (A waiver will be completed at each race location day of race) I acknowledge on behalf of myself, as consenting parent or guardian of the participant, that Cub Scout Pack ______and Blackhawk Area Council assumes no liability whatsoever for any injury or claim arising as a result of mechanical deficiencies, collisions, and/or accidents with the Cubmobile car. I/we indemnify Pack ______should injuries or action arise from 3rd parties as a result of mechanical deficiencies, collisions, and/or accidents. In consideration of the Pack’s accepting my son or daughter for registration, I myself, my heirs, administrators, and assigns waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I now have or hereafter have against the above organization organizers and any association with the event, activity, or Village/City (______) in which they may participate, their representative, successors, and assign for any and all injuries suffered by my son or daughter while taking part in the Cubmobile activities.
Parent or Guardian Signature:______Date: ______Parent or Guardian Printed Name: ______Witness: ______Date: ______Witness Printed Name: ______Page 54 Wetassa District July 2019 RACES
Race #1 – PACK 31 & Fall into Stockton (https://www.facebook.com/events/2202455056695087/) Downtown Stockton, Illinois August 17th, 2019 Registration: 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Scout Hall Racing Begins: 11 a.m. Kyle Arnold 815-858-5111 [email protected]
Race #2 – PACK 91 & Lena Lions’ Fall Festival (https://www.facebook.com/pg/LenaIllinoisLionsClub/events/?ref=page_internal) Lions’ Park in Lena, Illinois September 9th, 2019 Registration: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Racing Begins: 12:30 p.m. Zach Amborn [email protected]
Race #3 – PACK 11 & Freeport, IL Burchard Hills – FHN Family Healthcare Center 1010 Fairway Dr., Freeport, IL 61032 September 14th, 2019 Registration: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Racing Begins: 11 a.m. Joshua Ehlers [email protected]
Race #4 – PACK 26 & Warren Pumpkin Festival (https://www.facebook.com/events/855898624616512/) Chestnut Street – West of the school just North of W. Jefferson St. September 28th, 2019 Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. Race Begins: 9:30 a.m. Mike Kriebs [email protected]
Race #5 – PACK ____ & ______, ______Registration: ______Racing Begins: ______
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the Cubmobile Classic RULES AND GUIDELINES These rules are for the safety and benefit of your scout! They will be adhered to at each event. We will make every effort to help in any way we can to make your day enjoyable!
Participants must be Lions or Older. Participants will race in the class based on the Cub Scouts age.
SAFETY 1) All participants MUST wear a certified helmet with a chin strap that fastens securely. 2) All participants MUST wear long pants and closed toe shoes. (Gloves, knee pads, etc. are recommended but not required). 3) Steering axle MUST have stops that are spaced ½ inch from main frame to limit turning. This will be checked at Tech inspection and the opportunity to correct will be made available. 4) Cars MUST be equipped with an adequate safety belt securely fastened to the main frame of the car. (ropes, bungee cords, etc. will not be allowed). 5) Cars MUST be equipped with a handbrake that has a rubbing surface faced with a rubber material (strip of old tire) to stop the car when it is dragged on the ground.
SPECIFICATIONS (use provided design image for guidance!!) 1) NO EXTRA WEIGHT is allowed to be added to the car. When designing, think as if designing a pinewood derby car. 2) Cubmobile frames are to be made from 2 x 4, 2 x 6, or similar lumber (wood). Other materials may be use for decoration as long as there are no sharp edges, points or otherwise endanger the driver and/or spectators. 3) The wheelbase is not to exceed 48 inches and the overall length of the car (including wheels) is not to exceed a maximum of 60 inches (5 ft). Width of the car not to exceed 42 inches, including wheels and axles. (no protruding sharp objects!) 4) Wheels should be no smaller than 10-inch and must not exceed 14-inch. We highly recommend wheels with bearings. Although smaller wheels can work for some race locations, locations with less slope are not friendly to small wheels. (Plastic mower wheels without bearings are much slower due to friction) 5) All wheels may only be equipped with SOLID rubber tires (No pneumatic/inflated tires)
RACE DAY OPERATIONS 1) All races will begin on the provided ramps. 2) If a Cubmobile stops for any reason before the finish line it is considered an incomplete race and the participant is given a DNF (did not finish). 3) A Cubmobile may not be pushed by any means during a race. 4) When a driver touches the ground for any reason their run is ended at that point and is not given a timed score. 5) Cubmobiles that are damaged in their first race may be repaired to enable it to race it’s second race. 6) There are no “do-overs” or re-runs. 7) In the event a false start occurs, the race will be re-run with both participants. 8) No more than four registered scouts may use the same Cubmobile 9) Ruling of the judges will be final on all matters concerning the event
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!! Page 56 Wetassa District July 2019
10” 14” NON N MA L th (bearings are recommended)
N AXL e t e (single bar under 2”x4”)
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60” Length MAX Page 57 July 2019 Arrowhead District Serving Grant, Lafayette, and Green Counties in Wisconsin http://www.blackhawkscouting.org/Arrowhead/
Arrowhead District Directory Arrowhead District Calendar
District Chairman: Daniel Frommelt, 608-732-8536, June [email protected] 13 Roundtable Vice Chair Administration: Dan Bestul 608-328-8055 24-27 Cub Scout Day Camp, Lancaster Risk Management Representative: James Bussan 608-568-3177 29 Movie Night – Toy Story, Platteville Vice Chair Finance: OPEN Family FOS: Dee Woolf 608-348-7403 July Popcorn Kernel: Bruce Small [email protected] 2 Courier deadline, noon, Internet edition with dates through October Vice Chair Membership: Wendy Bade 224-639-3436 4 Independence Day, council service center closed Life-to-Eagle transition: Chris Brunette 608-348-4552 12-14 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Camp Lowden Webelos-to-Scout Transition: OPEN 13 Scout Day at Madison Mallards Vice Chair Program: OPEN 19-21 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Camp Lowden Activities: Kevin Olson 608-778-1950 26-28 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Canyon Camp Advancement: 28 - Aug. 2 NYLT Session 2 Eagle Board:, James Bussan, 608-568-3177 Mike Johansen, 608-723-7077 August Art Whipple , 608-325-5734 5-7 Twilight Camp, Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe Neil Spurr, 815-777-2166 6 Courier deadline, noon. Printed edition with dates through November Camping: Molley Jerret, 608-330-1875 9-11 OA Fall Conclave, Camp Lowden OA Chapter Advisor: James Connors 608-325-6495 14 Roundtable Platteville MB Midway: James Bussan 23-25 Wood Badge, weekend 1 Training: Dennis Nelson, 608-325-7921 Vice Chair Venturing: Kevin Olson, 608-723-6250 September Uniform Closet: Jeff Everson 608-328-4269 2 Labor Day, council service center closed RoundTable Commissioners: 3 Courier deadline, noon. Internet edition with dates through Cub Scouts: Dick Davies 608-778-4029 December Scouts BSA: Pam Conley 608-822-3633 11 Roundtable District Commissioner: Don Knoblich 608-330-2027 13-15 Religious Retreat, Camp Lowden Field Director: Matt Ohms 920-723-5999
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District Committee Meetings
Arrowhead committee meetings are in two locations on the first Wednesday of the Roundtable Dates month. One will meet at Dan Frommelt’s house Roundtable meetings are on the in Platteville, the other at Dan Bestul’s office second Wednesday of each month. in Monroe. We will video-conference the meetings together. Page 58 July 2019 ScoutReach District Serving Youth in Inner-City Rockford Web Site: www.BlackhawkScouting.org/Scoutreach
ScoutReach ScoutReach Pack 22 at Gregory School District Directory Scoutreach Coordinator Terry Nichols, 397-0210 Program Aides: Terry Serrano Jared Johnson Roger Steder Bobby Bowden Rich Noble Dave Keller Lanekahm Phetmyxay Nelson Richards Kazonn Cole Calendar
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2 Courier deadline, noon, Internet edition with dates through October 4 Independence Day, council service center closed 12-14 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Camp Lowden 19-21 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Camp Lowden 26-28 Webelos and Arrow of Light Resident Camp, Canyon Camp
August 6 Courier deadline, noon. Printed edition with dates through November
September 2 Labor Day, council service center closed 3 Courier deadline, noon. Internet edition with dates through December