The Blackhawk

COURIERA Publication of Blackhawk Area Council

September 2018 of America Page 1 Serving Chartered Organizations in Northern Illinois and Southwest Wisconsin Program Planning Begins Program Planning Conference Planning your next year’s program is one of the most important Program planning helps to ensure that there is a program that steps a pack, troop, or crew must do. The annual unit program planning will attract and retain youth. Planning provides direction for the conference should take place during the summer. During this conference, program, a sense of satisfaction for those participating, and a feeling unit leaders and parents will outline a program plan for the coming year. of accomplishment in seeing youth grow in knowledge, skills, and The finalized plan is shared with all Scouts and parents by lateAugust. expanded interests. Planning also helps make the best use of time and Leaders should remember that their prime objective is to deliver a the resources available. Feature Articles high-quality program to each youth member. A well-rounded year-long If your unit needs assistance or has questions concerning the program should contain activities that meet the needs and desires of program planning process, contact your unit commissioner, district Courier Schedule ...... 2 each youth member, and allows all leaders to use those methods which commissioner, or district executive. EAA AirCamp Flight Sign-Up . . . . 2 will help achieve the aims and purposes of the program. JOTA– JOTI ...... 3 Silver Beaver Nominations Due . . . 3 Diehl Scholarship Applications Due . 3 Eagle Scouts ...... 4 During the summer every pack, troop, and crew should hold a b. Boy Scouts – Monthly roundtables, basic leader training, Youth Religious Emblems ...... 4-5 Program Planning Conference where the entire year is planned. Here are Protection training, , Den Chief Training, IOLS, Service Recognitions ...... 5 some steps to help with this planning conference: National Youth Leadership Training. National Shop Ads ...... 5-6 1. Set specific goals such as Journey to Excellence Award, increasing c – Basic leader training, Youth Protection training, Boone County Badge Workshops . . 17 membership, increasing adult participation, and training. Wood Badge, Powder Horn, crew officer training. CubCast and ScoutCast ...... 6 2. Schedule the dates and times of all unit meetings and record them on 5. Be sure to include important council and district dates on your wall Burpee Museum Merit Badge Workshop the wall chart – pack meetings, troop meetings, crew meetings. chart. These would include your district dinner, Friends of Scouting . . . . . 7 3. Determine any special events the unit wishes to participate in or presentation date, popcorn orientation date, Scouting for Food, Scouting Our Future ...... 8 conduct such as popcorn sale, U.S. Grant Pilgrimage, Scouting for council annual recognition dinner, etc. Program ...... 8 Food, Scouting Anniversary Week, parades, etc. Record them on the 6. Determine what your unit’s financial needs are, based on the Adult Leader Training ...... 9 wall chart. activities you have decided to do and the awards you think your Hazardous Weather Training a. Cub Scouts – blue and gold banquet, , day members will earn. Schedule your money-earning project(s) based Requirement . . . . . 9 camp, summer camp, district Cub Scout events, on your unit’s needs. The popcorn sale is an excellent fund-raiser. Okpik ...... 10 pack campouts, etc. 7. Review your monthly program themes. Religious Retreat ...... 11 b. Boy Scouts – Summer camp, troop campouts, high adventure 8. Once you have all of the above information on the wall chart, review IceHogs Scout Night ...... 11 treks, junior leader training, district, or council Boy Scout it carefully and determine what your unit wants to do. Once you Papa Johns Pizza Fundraiser . . . . . 11 events, courts of honor, etc. have your calendar finalized, be sure that someone in the unit takes Canyon Camp Spirit Scholarships . . 13 c. Venturing – Venturing summer camp, crew campouts, high the information and creates a unit calendar that will be distributed to adventure treks, officer training, etc. all members and parents of the unit. 4. Record on wall chart all training dates for your adult and youth 9. Packs will need to determine what leadership the pack will need leaders. Training for almost every position is available online at so that you can start recruiting that leadership now and at the fall my.scouting.org. recruiting night. a. Cub Scouts – Monthly roundtables, basic leader training, council-wide training events, BALOO, Youth Protection Rockford Scout Training, Wood Badge. Shop More Information on Program Planning

815-637-6180 Boy Scout Troop Program Planning 2820 McFarland Road, There is a new PowerPoint presentation on Boy Scout troop program planning available at “Troop Annual Program Planning Conference Guide.” Rockford IL 61107 Cub Scout Pack Program Planning Monday through Friday Go to “Pack Annual Program Planning Conference Guide” for help in you through the annual planning process. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday – 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Venturing Crew Annual Program Planning Go to http://www.venturing.org/annual-program-planning.html for information on planning your annual calendar.

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Contents Program Opportunities...... 7, 11, 17 Training ...... 9-10 Camp and OA News ...... 12-13 Sycamore ...... 14 Wanchanagi ...... 16-17 White Eagle ...... 15 Wetassa ...... 19 Arowhead ...... 18 Scoutreach ...... 19 Page 2 Council News September2018

Blackhawk Area Council Advancement Reporting Policy Schedule for Printed and Internet Couriers

In conjunction with the BSA’s The schedule of the Blackhawk Courier will have four printed editions each year. The Policy on advancement reporting*, deadline will be the first Tuesday of each month. The revised schedule is shown below. The an Internet Advancement Report printed editions will continue to be available at www.BlackhawkScouting.org/courier. Note that Correct Cub Scouting must be submitted to the Scout Shop recipients of the Eagle Scout Award and religious emblems will only be carried in printed editions for all purchases of Scouting badges -- and will not show up on the Internet versions of the printed edition. Terminology of rank, and merit badges. The following “proper terms” were While not preferred, a paper Clip and Save received from the National Member Care Advancement Report form (#34403) Deadline + Type Months Covered Mail Date or Contact Center. may be submitted in lieu of an Internet Web Target Date Advancement Report. September 4 – Internet October through December September 11 The proper terms are If your unit uses Packmaster, Lion – Lions Troopmaster, or other 3rd party October 2 – Printed November through January October 16 Tiger – Tigers advancement tracking software, November 6 – Internet December through February November 13 Wolf – Wolves you may upload the advancement December 4 – Printed January through March December 18 Bear – Bears information via the Internet Webelos (singular and plural) Advancement portal to create and print January 8 – Internet February through April Jamuary 15 an Internet Advancement Report. February 5 – Internet March through May February 12 Adding the term “Scout” after each is also Any questions on Scout March 5 – Printed April through June March 19 acceptable but may be repetitive based on the advancement, advancement reporting, context. or the Internet Advancement System April 2 – Internet May through July April 9 A new edition of the terms and style guide can be directed to your district is currently being worked on and should be executive, or district advancement published online when updated. [[Language of vice-chairman. Scouting]] * Guide to Advancement 4.0.0.2 Moved? Changed Your Phone Number? Changed Your Home or Email Address?

Have you moved recently? Have you changed your phone number or email address? If you have made these or any other updates to your registration, please let the council service center, registration department, know. Call Lori at 815-397-0210 to let her know of these changes. Each month we have several Couriers returned because of incorrect addresses. These returned copies cost the council more than $1.60 each. Thank You Unit leaders -- please check with your leaders to verify that their address is correct on your charter. The Blackhawk Area Council wishes to thank Ed Rounds, Larry Swanson, Don Burrow, Eric Schmidt, Carol Benoy, Ron Benoy, MaryAnn Bushaw, Terry Nichols, and Bill Peterson for labeling and preparing the mailing of the April 2018 issue of The Blackhawk Courier. If you would like to help label the next EAA Young Eagles printed issue of the Courier (about 3,000 copies!), we will begin about 8:45 a.m. on Flight Sign-Up Tuesday morning, October 16, 2018, at the council service center, 2820 McFarland Road, Details Rockford. Come and enjoy refreshments and AirCamp2018 fellowship. A popular and “sold out” event at previous AirCamp extravaganzas has been the opportunity to fly in a light, private “Do not let what you cannot do aircraft with a licensed EAA pilot. The interfere with what you can do.” program is called Young Eagles and Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers up to 18 years of age are eligible to participate (Cubs/ Webelos are not eligible). Anticipating a high demand for this September 29th event Blackhawk Area it is expected available flight slots to fill-up quickly. Council April 1st is the kick-off for sign-up and the exclusive way to accomplish this is the Hours, Phone, Address Blackhawk Area Council website. On the main page will be a link for an interested Address: 2820 McFarland Road, Scout to sign-up individually and to provide Rockford IL 61107 the information requested. This is “first-come, first served” so mark Phone numbers: your calendars for April 1st. Currently, EAA Council office 815-397-0210 pilots are being recruited and we hope to get FAX 815-397-7306 in the air as many as possible. Factors beyond Web Site: www.blackhawkScouting. control is availability of pilots and acceptable org weather which are keys that affect what happens on the day of the event. National Scout Shop -- Rockford: In 2014, almost 200 Scouts were able 815-637-6180 to fly. That is our minimum goal for 2018, Address: 2820 McFarland Road, hopefully more. Rockford IL 61107 Scout Shop hours: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Unit Events

National Scout Shop -- Crystal Your unit can be featured in the Lake: 815 479-0615 Courier. Send us photos and news of Address: 600 N. Rt. 31, Crystal Lake special events. IL 60012 [email protected] Scout Shop Hours: Note – Please do not insert photos 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through into the body of the e-mail – send as a Friday .jpg attachment. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday More details for AirCamp are on page 8 of this Courier edition – and on the council Web site: blackhawkscouting.org

Blackhawk Area Council September 2018 Council News Page 3

Silver Beaver Award Nominations Due JOTA-JOTI 2018 November 1, 2018 October 19, 20 & 21 on the Air The is the highest award that the Blackhawk Area Council can Wayne & Ruth Diehl bestow upon a volunteer. The purpose of this National JOTA-JOTI is the largest Scouting event prestigious award is to give recognition to Scholarship Award in the world with more than 1.3 million Scouts those special volunteers who, by the test of Summertime Pack participating across more than 150 countries. time, have shown dedication to the high ideals Each year several Eagle Scouts from Scouts and Guides across the world connect of Scouting through outstanding service to the Blackhawk Area Council are honored Award with each other during JOTA-JOTI using the youth and to their community. with the Wayne and Ruth Diehl Scholarship. airwaves and the internet. If you know of such a person, please This award is designed to aid Eagle Scouts The event has been held the third complete the Silver Beaver Nomination Form. from the council to prepare themselves Plan now to earn this award in 2019. weekend of October since 1957. The next A person cannot be selected unless he or she educationally for their chosen life’s work. Your pack can qualify for the National JOTA-JOTI is October 19, 20, and 21, 2018. is nominated. The nominee must be an active, This award is made possible by the Summertime Pack Award by planning and registered Scouter in the Blackhawk Area generous gift of Wayne and Ruth Diehl for conducting three pack activities during the JOTA-JOTI Purpose Statement Council, and active in both his/her church and a Scholarship Trust Fund. Each year the summer – one each in June, July, and August. – Jamboree on the community. interest earned from this endowed trust fund Cub Scout day camp and Cub Scout summer Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is a fun and exciting A lot of information is required about is used for scholarships for outstanding Eagle camp can be used to help earn this award. The annual experience for all young people in the nominee’s Scouting and community Scouts who are completing high school or are recognition consists of a streamer for the pack Scouting using the widest range of technology involvement, so start the process early. already in college. flag. communication channels to educate, promote Nomination forms are available at the The objectives of these scholarship is to Dens averaging at least half of their cultural awareness, develop tolerance, as council service center in Rockford, phone 815- encourage Scouts to advance and attain the members at the three summer pack events well as enhance sharing, collaboration and 397-0210; at roundtable, and on the council Eagle rank, to recognize outstanding Eagle will be eligible for a colorful den participation teamwork, along with building a sense of Web site – www.blackhawkscouting.org. Scouts, and to provide financial assistance ribbon. Cub Scouts who participate in all three belonging to the worldwide Scout Movement. Nominations must be in the council for education or training beyond high school. pack events are eligible to receive the National It is a “travel-free” Jamboree that takes place service center by the close of business on This scholarship is to be used for tuition, Summertime Pack Award pin which is worn wherever you are in the world. Wednesday, November 1, 2018. Only the 2018 books, and/or other college expenses. on the right pocket flap of the uniform. (Please Council Nomination Form will be accepted. To qualify for the award, Scouts must note, this pin is an individual recognition for For more information, a Participants The recipients will be recognized at the be a registered Eagle Scout in the Blackhawk boys and may not be earned or worn by adults.) Guide, and activities, log on to JOTA-JOTI. council’s 2019 Volunteer Recognition Dinner Area Council at the time of application and Earning the National Summertime Pack Use only the Blackhawk Area Council recipient of the award must be a high school Award is one way to help your pack earn the Silver Beaver Nomination Form - Do not senior or graduate and attending technical 2018 Scouting’s Journey to Excellence Award. use the National nomination form. It will be school or college. This is a one-time non- More importantly, however, it is an easy way Postponed! returned to the nominator. Be sure to fill out renewable scholarship. to keep members of your pack together during all areas of the nomination form. Incomplete The training formerly known as “Camp the summer and to introduce new members to nomination forms will also be returned to the Please note: All sections of the Wachuwanaknow” and “Next Step” will be the fun of the Cub Scout program. nominator to be completed. applications must be completed. This postponed until early spring 2019 so make To ensure that your pack will earn this includes all signatures and letters of room in your schedule for the other amazing award, now is the time to plan your events and recommendation. “Points” are applied to each training opportunities being offered this fall. recruit a committee to run each of them. Give section by the advancement committee.. Date and location will be posted as soon as Tips for Completing the your leaders a break and get parents involved Scholarships are in the amount of they are confirmed. in these committees. This is another way to Nomination Form $1,000. Applications are available at the If you have a great skill that you’d like to involve the parents and they may volunteer to • Keep your nomination confidential. The council service center and the council Web share with other Scouters or older Scouts, or help the pack in other ways later. person you are nominating should not be site – www.blackhawkhawkscouting.org. you are interested in helping to plan the event, aware that they are being nominated. Applications must be submitted by December please let us know! You can email event chair, • Start early to gather information 28, 2018. Recipients will be recognized at the Beth Costa ([email protected]) with your • Contact the nominee’s District Key 3 2019 Council Annual Recognition Dinner. ideas. We’d love to hear from you! to get information on the district level After the wonderful success of last year, of your nominee’s involvement at the but difficulties for most remembering -or district level. If a nominee has the District spelling- the name of the event, the training Award of Merit, find out who nominated day will now be called Scoutology- the study the person and get information on the Non-Camp of all things Scouting! Thank you for your person’s participation at the district level. feedback! • Get in touch with their “home” unit Properties We will once again offer classes for for information on training taken and Scouters, Venturers, and Boy Scouts age 14 positions held. Committee Needs and older. Plans are in progress to make it • Contact the person’s OA chapter for dates even better than ever! of OA and Vigil Honor recognitions. Volunteers The super successful Vendor Midway • What religious organizations is the person What Is a New will also be back, and we’d love your ideas for involved with? At the November 2017 council executive vendors you’d like to see there. • Talk to spouse or other family member committee meeting it was discussed, moved, Member Coordinator Finally, thank you again to all of the – but explain the importance of and approved that a non-camp properties wonderful volunteers and instructors who confidentiality of the nomination. committee be established, in addition to the and Why Your Unit helped make the 2017 event a HUGE success. • Other than Scouting, what otheractivities Lowden and Canyon property committees, to We offered more than 120 classes and had has this person been involved in. For handle maintenance and repairs to the Council Needs One approximately 200 Scouts and Scouters attend example, food pantry, civic clubs, school Service Center (McFarland Road), Program As new members join Scouting this spring, the wonderful day of learning and FUN. board, local community activities, etc. Center (Van Diver Road), and Crystal Lake many units around the country are ensuring Please watch the Courier and the council • What are this person’s hobbies? Is this Service Center. they feel warmly welcomed. What’s the best Facebook page for upcoming announcements person a merit badge counselor for that In addition to these buildings the Boeger way to make sure those new members start about this event and many other exciting hobby? Lodge would be included as a non camp off on the right foot? Encourage a volunteer to events in the planning stages. • Give your contact information to property due to the significance of the building become a New Member Coordinator! everyone you talk to – they may think of and the attention it needs to remain a first class The New Member Coordinator position something else later. building. is a new role for unit volunteers who will share • Look on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. We need a volunteer to head up this the benefits of Scouting with new members, You may find additional information committee for it to move forward. If you are coordinate unit recruitment and help guide about them. interested, please contact Jake Dykstra at 815- the joining process for new Scouting families. • Create a contact list of everyone you 985-664 or [email protected]. This volunteer is championed with helping Welcome to BSA Today, a new series of contacted. If they think of something else, Thanks youth and families to make friends, learn the short videos featuring information and updates they can contact you. If this person is not Jake Dykstra ropes, answer questions, and engage in the on timely topics in Scouting. Each installment selected, you have a good starting point 815-985-3664 fun and purpose of Scouting on day one. But will provide you with news you can use. This for next year! that’s just the start – for a complete detailed month we are sharing a great video from Heart • Be sure to complete all sections of explanation of the role go to Scouting.org/ of America Council on welcoming girls into the nomination form. Save a copy of Education must be positive, not nmc. Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA. the nomination form for your records. negative – active, not passive! Every unit could benefit by having at Download Videos from ScoutingWire. Incomplete forms will be returned with For example, the least one New Member Coordinator. NMCs Look for BSA Today or BSA Brand Center.Be suggestions to the nominator to be in each of its details says: “A Scout promote the benefits of Scouting and help sure to visit the BSA Today homepage often completed. does” – this, that or the other.. for new videos on other key Scouting topics! To preach “don’t” is to invite with recruitment, but their most important role is to help new arrivals feel a strong sense of Watch it, post it, share it. Take a look! If you have any questions, contact John the doing of wrong. Rather infuse belonging. This warm welcome is the best way Messley, council advancement chair, at the right spirit, as powder is to the to ensure that new members want to stay and [email protected] shot, so is spirit is to action. – Lord Baden-Powell experience all that Scouting has to offer. To learn about this new volunteer position and how to begin training, please visit www. Scouting.org/nmc. Page 4 Eagle Scout and Youth News September2018 Eagle Scouts Religious Emblems

The Blackhawk Area Council­ takes pride in welcoming the following Boy God and Me Scouts to the rank of Eagle Scout. First Presbyterian Church, Woodstock, Ill. Kayden Petrik Gracyn Petrik Tyler W. Besse, Troop 40, Davis Town Country, Ryan M. Moeller, Troop 151, Congregational Davis, Ill. Church of Algonquin, Algonquin, Ill. Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, Daniel H. Bethers, Troop 555, LDS Crystal Sebastian C. Monino, Troop 23, Third Crystal Lake, Ill. Lake 2 Buffalo Grove Stake, Crystal Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Ill. Henry Pracht Lake, Ill. Andrew L. Nestler, Troop 705, Winnebago Maximillian Prachtd Zachary A. Brunette, Troop 84, First English Presbyterian Church, Winnebago, Ill. Duty to God Lutheran Church, Platteville, Wis. Samuel A. Noe, Troop 40, St. Edward Booster Christ United Methodist Church, Rockford, Robert J. Carroll, Troop 171, First United Club, Rockford, Ill. Ill. Promotion Patch Methodist Church, Harvard, Ill. Logan R. O’Brien, Troop 76, Whitish Funk Patrick Wagner The Duty to God Promotion Patch is Evan S. Chong, Troop 927, Lehde Agency, American Legion Post 184, Fennimore, designed to promote the religious emblems Barrington, Ill. Wis. programs. Both youth and adults may earn Carson Coffey, Troop 32, Loves Park Police Matthew J. Outzen, Troop 117, Fulton God and Family these patches by learning about religious Association and St. Bridget Catholic Presbyterian Church, Fulton, Ill. emblems and making a commitment. The four Church, Loves Park, Ill. Timothy G. Outzen, Troop 117, Fulton Trinity Lutheran Church, Harvard, Ill. patch segments come together as a “puzzle.” Stephen E. Conroy, Troop 29, Durand Lions Presbyterian Church, Fulton, Ill. Carter Flores Youth and adults are encouraged to build Club, Durand, Ill. Joseph W. Paffrath, Troop 165, American Erik Hay their own puzzle, piece by piece, by making Dakota M. Davis, Troop 105, Juda Fire Legion Post 171, Crystal Lake, Ill. Danny Howe presentations on religious emblems and Department, Juda, Wis. Theodore J. Policastro, Troop 108, American Edward Jacobs encouraging others to fulfill their Duty to God Hunter O. Deal, Troop 7, First English Lutheran Legion Post 197 and VFW 6858, Joshua Ailport by earning the appropriate emblem for their Church, Freeport, Ill. Brodhead, Wis. Brandon Kohley faith. Ryan M. Donovan, Troop 455, Johnsburg Ian J. Rasper, Troop 297, Spring Grove If you are earning the Duty to God Community Club, Johnsburg, Ill. Firefighters Association, Spring Grove, Zion Lutheran Church, Marengo, Ill. Promotion Patch for the first time, you start John P. Drefcinski, Troop 84, First English Ill. Kyle Klich with the anchor patch (which is the kneeling Lutheran Church, Platteville, Wis. Caleb M. Rathbun, Troop 141, St. James Home Scout) and then add the other segments in any Garrett S. Duff, Troop 76, Whitish Funk and School Association, Belvidere, Ill. God and Church order. American Legion Post 184, Fennimore, Matthew E. Reall, Troop 555, LDS Crystal Here are some suggestions for using the Wis. Lake 2 Buffalo Grove Stake, Crystal Davis United Methodist Church, Davis, Ill. puzzle patches: Nicholas C. Foley, Troop 101, Kiwanis Club of Lake, Ill. Giovanni Venturini • Access sample scripts and presentation Monroe, Monroe, Wis. Joseph N. Reece, Troop 141, St. James Home materials here James M. Friend, Troop 160, American Legion and School Association, Belvidere, Ill. • Religious Emblems Coordinators Post 276 & Cary Grove Jaycees, Cary, Ill. John J. Reisenbuchler IV, Troop 151, can make presentations and present Sean R. Gordon, Troop 368, Light of Christ Congregational Church of Algonquin, puzzle patches to reinforce the Scout’s Lutheran Church, Algonquin, Ill. Algonquin, Ill. commitment. Jacob C. Grey, Troop 141, St. James Home & Daniel P. Ripley, Troop 72, First Christian • Adult training on religious emblems can School Association, Belvidere, Ill. Church, Sterling, Ill. include the presentation of the puzzle Samuel P. Gustafson, Troop 57, Alpine Joshua D. Schneider, Troop 158, First United patch to adult leaders to encourage them Lutheran Church and Alpine Scouters Methodist Church, Crystal Lake, Ill. to promote religious emblems to their Association, Rockford, Ill. Tyler J. Starbuck, Troop 152, Saint Margaret own units. Joseph C. Hauck, Troop 101, Kiwanis Club of Mary Parish, Algonquin, Ill. • Consider having camp chaplains launch Monroe, Monroe, Wis Jacob D. Staffon, Troop 29, Durand Lions the puzzle patch program at summer Justin D. Hert, Troop 27, American Legion Post Club, Durand, Ill. camp. Research shows that camp is a 1014, Pearl City, Ill. Alexander A. Stauffer, Troop 57, Alpine place where Scouts think about God. Use Austin J. Howard, Troop 580, LDS Crystal Lutheran Church and Alpine Scouters the puzzle patch to reinforce Duty to God Lake1 Buffalo Grove Stake, Crystal Lake, Association, Rockford, Ill. Pack 168 Wolves Earn this summer. Ill. Joseph R. Stout, Troop 167, First Congregational Light of Christ Emblems David S. Iaccino, Troop 957, St. Barnabas Church, Huntley, Ill. Lutheran Church, Cary, Ill. Jonathan R. Sullivan, Troop 347, Bethany Patrick Martin, Daniel Rios, and Tyler Nickolas R. Janka, Troop 166, Fox River Grove Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake, Ill. Stebbings completed their Catholic Light of Lions Club, Fox River, Ill. Ethan Z. Swanson, Troop 23, Rockford, Ill. Christ Religious Emblem on June 26 at St. Carter S. Kenney, Troop 72, First Christian Magnus S. Swanson, Troop 123, Spring Creek Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Crystal Church, Sterling, Ill. Presbyterian Church, Rockford, Ill. Lake, Illinois. Congratulations. Richard E. K. Kern, Troop 95, BPOE Elks Brice D. Taylor, Troop 72, First Christian Lodge #882, Galena, Ill. Church, Sterling, Ill. Spencer L. Kirk, Troop 141, St. James Home Nathaniel J. Taylor, Troop 105, Juda Fire and School Association, Belvidere, Ill. Department, Juda, Wis. Robert W. Lieb, Troop 168, First Congregational Austin B. Tennell, Troop 152, Saint Margaret Church, Board of Christian Education, Mary Parish, Algonquin, Ill. Needed: Crystal Lake, Ill. Jack A. Teter, Troop 151, Congregational Jack E. Lotito, Troop 308, On Target, Crystal Church of Algonquin, Algonquin, Ill. Religious Emblems Lake, Ill. Anthony J. Thomas, Troop 329, Loyal Order of Dustin M. Lytle, Troop 455, Johnsburg the Moose, Woodstock, Ill. Coordinators! Community Club, Johnsburg, Ill. .Ethan H. Trampel, Troop 40, Davis Town Dylan M. Lytle, Troop 455, Johnsburg Country, Davis, Ill. BSA has created Religious Emblems Community Club, Johnsburg, Ill. Nicholas C. Ware, Troop 705, Winnebago Coordinator (REC) positions at the council, Arne C. Johnson, Troop 163, Kishwaukee Post Presbyterian Church, Winnebago, Ill. district, and unit levels. #192 American Legion, Marengo, Ill. Matthew Wasson, Troop 426, Concordia United Do you know who your REC’s are? Gregory H. Mattheews, Troop 149, Saint Methodist Church, Machesney Park, Ill. The REC’s are responsible for educating, Mary’s Church, McHenry, Ill. Ryan D. Zboril, Troop 166, FoxRiver Grove motivating, evaluating, and expanding the Eric W. Miller, Troop 206, Harlem United Lions Club, Fox River Grove, Ill.. usage of the religious emblems programs. Methodist Church, Machesney Park, Ill. Now is a good time to recruit REC’s for the fall. For more information, go to praypub. org.

Eagles’ Call, the Page 1 June 2018 Official Magazine for Eagle Scouts The Blackhawk Now you don’t have to be an Eagle Scout to read about the cool things Eagle Scouts are doing. Eagles’ Call, the quarterly magazine from the National Eagle Scout Association, is available to anyone, not just those who have earned Scouting’s highest honor. All active NESA members automatically receive Eagles’ Call magazine as a perk of membership. That’s not changing. What’s new A Publication of Blackhawk Area Council is that non-Eagles can subscribe. The price: COURIER $10 a year (four issues). The BSA Launches Historic ‘Scout Me To subscribe, go to nesa.org/subscribe. Contents Council Calendar ...... Blackhawk . . . 4 Area CouncilIn’ Campaign Inviting Girls and Boys to Advancement ...... 14, 22-23 Program Opportunities ...... 24-31 Experience Adventures Through a Cub Training ...... 32-39 Safety ...... 18 Scout’s Point of View OA and Camping ...... 40-45 Venturing ...... 46 Sycamore District ...... 47-49 ‘Scouts BSA’ Also Unveiled as the Name of Wanchanagi District ...... 50-55 White Eagle District ...... 56-57 the Program for Older Boys and Girls to Wetassa District ...... 58 Ensure All Youth Are Welcome and Can See Arrowhead District ...... 59-61 ScoutReach District ...... 62 Themselves in Scouting

Irving, Texas – May 2, 2018 – The Boy Me In’ – because it speaks to girls and boys Scouts of America (BSA) made history today and tells them, ‘This is for you. We want you Special Articles by unveiling the new Scout Me In campaign that to join!’” features girls, as well as boys, in its iconic Cub The Scout Me In campaign celebrates the Council Annual Meeting ...... 5 Scout program for the fi rst time. Starting this BSA’s expansion to serve families and welcome In Scouting, Safety Comes First . . . . 5 summer, all kids are invited to say, “Scout Me girls and boys into Scouting in communities Every Scouter Must Complete Youth In,” as they join the fun, adventure and character- across the country. It reinforces that the mission Protection Training by Oct. 1, 2018 . 6 building opportunities found in Cub Scouts. and core values in the Scout Oath and Scout Law Update to Registration Policy . . . . . 7 The campaign presents an energizing Scouting are welcoming, inclusive and foundational for National Summertime Pack Award . . . 7 experience that speaks to kids by putting them in both young men and women. Since announcing Campout Safety ...... 8 the middle of the action. It also engages parents the BSA’s historic decision to welcome girls AirCamp ...... 9-10 who are looking for ways to make the most of into Scouting, more than 3,000 girls across the Lion Rank ...... 11 the time they have with their kids and help them nation have already enrolled in the BSA’s Early CubCast & ScoutCast for May . . . . .12 to be Prepared. For Life. Adopter Program and are participating in Cub Merit Badge Counselors Renewal . . . 13 The Scout Me In creative shifts the Scouts ahead of the full launch later this year. Council Pinewood Derby Results . . . 15 perspective by showing what it’s like to be “As we enter a new era for our organization, Sporting Clays ...... 16-17 a Scout from a kid’s point of view. Instead it is important that all youth can see themselves Camp Cards ...... 19 of simply showing Scouts participating in in Scouting in every way possible. That is why Scoutbook vs. Blue Cards ...... 23 activities, the campaign brings the young viewer it is important that the name for our Scouting Rockford Rivets ...... 24 into the middle of the action – from fi shing, program for older youth remain consistent Philmont Family Program . . . . . 27-28 biking and canoeing to launching rockets and with the single name approach used for the Rock Valley R/C Flyers ...... 30 making slime – where they get even closer to Cub Scouts,” said Michael Surbaugh, Chief NOVA Awards ...... 31 the experiences that Scouting brings to life. Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. New Den Chief Training ...... 32 “Cub Scouts is a lot of fun, and now it’s “Starting in February 2019, the name of the older NYLT 2018 ...... 33-34 available to all kids,” said Stephen Medlicott, youth program will be ‘Scouts BSA,’ and the Wood Badge 2018 ...... 35-37 National Marketing Group Director of Boy name of our iconic organization will continue to Okpik ...... 38-39 Scouts of America. “That’s why we love ‘Scout be Boy Scouts of America.” Cub Scout Camp Opportunities . . 41-43 Camp Lowden Work Day ...... 44 Continued on page 2 September 2018 Council News Page 5 New Cub Scout Literature Religious Blackhawk Area and Special Sale on Uniform Shirts Emblems Council P.R.A.Y. (Programs of Religious Advancement Activities for Youth) notifies the council of religious emblems earned by Reporting Policy Protestant, Jewish, and other faiths, but not those earned by Roman Catholic In conjunction with the BSA’s youth. Policy on advancement reporting*, an If you have a son who has earned Internet Advancement Report must any religious emblem, please complete be submitted to the Scout Shop for all the form below and send to Blackhawk purchases of Scouting badges of rank, Area Council, 2820 McFarland and merit badges. Road, Rockford IL 61107 or email to While not preferred, a paper [email protected]. Thank you. Advancement Report form (#34403) may be submitted in lieu of an Internet Name ______Advancement Report. If your unit uses of Packmaster, Name of Emblem ______Troopmaster, or other 3rd party advancement tracking software, you may Church Name ______upload the advancement information ______via the Internet Advancement portal to create and print an Internet Advancement Church Location ______Report. ______Any questions on Scout advancement, advancement reporting, Pack Troop Crew # ______or the Internet Advancement System can be directed to your district executive, or district advancement vice-chairman. * Guide to Advancement 4.0.0.2 Religious Emblem Programs Helpful Links Attention all Scouts, leaders, and parents! Here are some links to the most current How many of you have started to work materials of interest for Scouters who are on your religious emblems? We want to take involved in the administration of advancement. this moment to encourage you to work on and These and many more resources are available complete these religious emblems. via the Advancement Resources page at www. Throughout our Scouting program, we Scouting.org/advancement. have stressed that a Scout is reverent and we have a duty to God. Advancement Educational Presentations: There is an award for all faiths -- just ask • Cub Scout Advancement: Delivering us and we can help find yours. Did you know Adventure that if you earn your award, you can wear the • Getting the Most From Internet knot on your field uniform as a Scout and an Advancement adult? • The Essentials of Merit Badge Counseling If you have questions regarding where to Service Recognitions (English and Spanish) find information on your religious emmblems, • The Eagle Scout Service Project Coach please contact your district religious emblem (English and Spanish) coordinator or contact the council religious • Effective Troop Advancement (English coordinators: and Spanish) Mr. B at [email protected] • Including Scouts With Disabilities Cindy Chiodini at [email protected]. • Videocasts on Guide to Advancement, selected topics • Introduction to the Guide to Advancement • Judgment Calls • Boards of Review Service Stars Veteran Recognition • Boards of Review Under Disputed Circumstances The veteran award is an adult recognition. 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year awards are • Boards of Review Appeals However, tenure earned as a youth may awarded by the local council, while awards • The Eagle Scout Application be included in the total number of years for 25 years and more are awarded by the Process registered. national office; submit application to receive • Eagle Scout Boards of Review After five years of registered service in a certificate and option to purchase pin from • Videos the Boy Scouts of America, an adult may, Scout shop • On Increasing Advancement Journey to upon application, receive the designation You need to have proof of your years • Why Advancement? of “Veteran,” provided the person agrees to in Scouting when you apply for the pin. • Guardian of the Gate Excellence live up to the Scouting obligations; to keep Application forms are available at the council Guide to Advancement 2017 local Scouting authorities in the community service center or online at Scouting.org/ Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Service Hours in which residing informed as to availability Veteran Award. for service; and further, to be as active in Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project: Reporting the promotion of the cause of Scouting as Information for Project Beneficiaries circumstances and conditions permit. Service Eagle Scout Service Project Coach Application You can now enter your unit’s service in Scouting organizations other than the Boy NEW! hours at www.Scouting.org/awards/journeyto Scouts of America does not count toward Internet Safety Pledge Eagle Scout Rank Application excellence. Look for the “Service Project” area veteran recognition. An individual must (for Cub Scouts) Merit Badge Counselor Information of the screen. There you will find the link to currently be a paid registered member of the 1. I will tell my trusted adult if Reporting Merit Badge Concerns log your unit’s service hours, information for Boy Scouts of America in order to receive an anything makes me feel sad, scared, Venturing Service Project first time users, ideas and tips for a successful award. confused, or uncomfortable. Workbook service project. An adult designated veteran shall pay the 2. I will ask my trusted adult Venturing Board of Review Guide To enter your unit’s service hours, click on regular registration fee if desiring to continue before posting photos or sharing Individual Scout Achievement Plan “service hours Web site.” Choose “New User to retain active connection with the movement. information like my name, address, Lone Scout Friend and Counselor Guidebook Click Here” or enter in your unit’s existing Scouters desiring recognition as 5-, 10-, current locations, or phone number. username and password. Users can still use 15-, 20-, 25-, 30-, 35-, 40-, 45-, 50-, 55-, 60-, 3. I won’t meet face-to-face with www.goodturnforamerica.org and they will 65-, 70-, 75-, or 80-year veterans must have anyone I meet in the digital world. be redirected to the new data collection site. maintained an active registered relationship 4. I will respect the online property of If you have any questions, please contact the for the required number of years, paying the others. council service center at 815-397-0210. annual registration fee. 5. I will always use good “netiquette” On Service Volunteers with a MyScouting account The records of the national office and and not be rude or mean online. can also reach the Journey to Excellence local council shall determine eligibility. The key to success, in any line or service hours Web site by clicking on the The periods of service claimed for veteran endeavor, lies in service. Those who seek Journey to Excellence Information link on recognition need not be continuous. fame or fortune by any other route are the left side of the screen in the “Council “Everything is achieveable if one is not always disappointed. Tools” section. Once you click the link, you afraid to take the first step.” will be directed to www.Scouting.org/awards/ – Peter Tremayne – Donor of Philmont Scout journeytoexcellence and can follow the same procedures as listed above.

Boy Scouts of America Page 6 Council News September2018 Scout PodCasts for August 2018 National Scout Shop News Each month Scout PodCasts address important issues faced by Scouters in packs and troops. You can listen to these PodCasts by going to www.Scouting.org/Scoutcast.aspx. You can also download or print the transcript for each session. The CubCast and ScoutCast for August 2018 are now available. 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 lineup of monthly podcasts — CubCast and ScoutCast — you’ll be the smartest Scouter in your pack or troop. All this for the low, low price of free!

Education Resources for Finding Leaders for Your Growing Membership All-Girl Troop

School access is so much more than Girls will become eligible to become Rockford Scout Crystal Lake Scout getting permission to pass out fliers about Scouts BSA troops in 2019, which will be here Scouting. We invited the BSA’s Education before you know it. We talked a few months Shop Shop Relationships Committee chair, Ken King, ago about new unit development, so now let’s to the show to talk with us about Adopt-a- talk about recruiting leaders for those units 815-637-6180 815-479-0615 School, Report to the District, and all the other with Scott Berger, a 50-year BSA veteran who 2820 McFarland Road, Rockford 600 N. Rt. 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 resources you have at your disposal to grow currently serves on a multitude of committees IL 61107 membership. and task forces with the Patriots’ Path Council Monday - Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Monday through Friday Saturday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday – 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Reporter Patch

Cub Hub The Scout News Reporter program recognizes those individuals who contact www.CubScouts.org a news media or send them a news release, which in turn gets a positive Scouting story A new and exciting collaboration between or photo published in an approved publication Scouting and parents has been released. You (see list on application form) can reach “Cub Hub” at www.CubScouts. Do you have Scouts who like to write? org. or by typing “Cub Hub” and look for If so, they might want to learn about the “the official Cub Scout” site. You will find Reporters Patch which is now available. videos, lots of ideas, and you can respond to All Scouts – Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, questions and ideas in any social media. This Venturers, Explorers, is a place where you can also share your ideas participants – may earn this award. Complete and stories also. requirements and details are available on the There are many new articles, videos, council Web site, games, and contests, so take a look and catch www.blackhawkScouting.org/Courier up with the latest information. The application form is Reporter Patch Form 2012.pdf. There is also a Reporters Patch Guide.pdf to help you plan and organize your story. A Scout Is Friendly Earn a Reporters Patch! For further information, go online to blackhawkScouting.org. A Scout is friendly. A Scout is www.scoutshop.org/blog a friend to all. He is a brother to all Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own.

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, Get Connected with “Bryan On Scouting” they become actions. Watch your actions, 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 they become habits. very hip, often inspirational, and full of great tips. Plus there are often prizes and contests – Bryan has it all! Watch your habits, It is well worth the read! they become your character. Join the “Tuesday Talkback” where Bryan asks an interesting Scouting question and Scouters around the country respond. The responses are Watch your character, worth the time to read. it is your destiny. 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!

Blackhawk Area Council September 2018 Program Opportunities Page 7

Stateline William T. Webelos and Boy Scout Badge Workshops for Hornaday Award 2018-2019 Collaboration Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all workshops Cub Scout Webelos Badge Workshops Boy Scout Badge Workshops (Continued) “The Olympic Medal Bestowed by Into the Wild Badge Saturday, October 13, 2018, 10 a.m. to noon the Earth.” This is how the Boy Scouts of Adventure Packs Mining in Society Merit Badge America describes the William T. Hornaday Saturday, May 11, 2019, 10 a.m. to noon Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden Saturday December 15, 2018, 10 am to 2 pm Awards. Dr. William T. Hornaday, an $10.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other will offer Cub Scouts the opportunity to $15.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other outspoken advocate of natural resource adults $6.00 complete several “adventures” as they are adults $6.00 conservation, created an award to recognize Webelos will learn about the importance of working on their badge of rank. Cub Scouts Some requirements will need to be wildlife conservation and habitat protection. wetlands and try their luck at migrating can complete these self-guided adventures completed ahead of time and reports presented After his death in 1937, BSA created the while earning this badge. with a parent or as part of a den. during the workshop. Leaders will be sent the Hornaday Awards to encourage and recognize Each adventure is based on the new Cub requirements upon registration. Bring a sack truly outstanding efforts by Scouting units, Into the Woods Badge Scout program and focuses on learning by lunch and Blue Card. Scouts, and Venturers who have contributed Saturday, October 13, 2018, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. doing and exposing Cub Scouts to new places! significantly to natural resource conservation Saturday, May 11, 2019, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The following adventures will be Geology Merit Badge and environmental protection. $10.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other available at Klehm: Saturday, January 5, 2019, 10:00am-2:15pm The Hornaday Award is one of the most adults $6.00 Tiger: Tigers in the Wild*, Backyard Jungle* $15.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other coveted awards in Boy Scouting with only Have fun earning this badge while learning Wolf: Paws on the Path*, Finding Your Way adults $6.00 approximately 1,100 medals earned in the about trees. We’ll explore tree rings and Bear: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns* Bring a sack lunch and Blue Card. past 80 years. The Award may take several start a useful plant. Dress to be outside as Webelos: Webelos Walkabout,* Into the Wild, months to complete and generally requires the we will discover the trees on the museum Into the Woods Astronomy Overnight support of a conservation expert as an advisor, grounds. *Required adventures Friday February 15-Saturday 16, 2019, 7pm- cooperation of a land management advisor, 9:30am and the completion of several merit badges Here’s how your den can complete an Register for both these badges and $35.00 per person among other requirements. If a Scout chooses adventure at Klehm: bring a sack lunch, we’ll provide a place Spend the night at Burpee Museum and an environmental project for their Eagle 1. Decide which fun adventure to complete. for you to eat! discover the wonders of the night sky. Don’t project, that same project may be submitted 2. Visit www.klehm.org and download the forget to bring your Blue Card for the Hornaday Award. PDF file of the requirements to prepare To assist with earning the merit badges, for your adventure. Archaeology Merit Badge three local nonprofit organizations are 3. Contact Klehm to reserve your Cub Scout Earth Rocks Badge Saturday March 16, 2019, 10am-3pm collaborating to offer several of the required Adventure Pack for the day of your visit. Saturday, January 19, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to noon $15.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, merit badges: Boone County Conservation Visit Klehm and take a self-guided tour Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10:00 a.m. to noon other adults $6.00 District (BCCD), Klehm Arboretum and of the Arboretum, which has over 155 $10.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other Two requirements will need to be Botanic Garden, and Burpee Museum of acres and over 300 tree specimens. Cost adults $6.00 completed ahead of time and reports presented Natural History. is $6/adult, $3/Scout. Free for members Earn the Webelos Earth Rocks badge and have during the workshop. Leaders will be sent the The following badges will be offered by of Klehm. a great time exploring the Geoscience requirements when they register. Bring a sack at least one of the organizations: exhibit and the Museum grounds where lunch and Blue Card. Required badges (Scout must earn three): Cub Scout Adventure Pack we will discover different kinds of Energy, Environmental Science, Fish and Klehm’s Cub Scout Adventure Pack is rocks. Try out the methods geologists Mammal Study Merit Badge Wildlife Management, Forestry, Soil and a backpack that contains materials that you use to identify minerals and start a rock Saturday April 6, 2019, 1:30-4pm Water Conservation will need to complete your adventure. Each collection. $12.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other Elective badges (Scouts must earn any two): adventure has its own special backpack that adults $6.00 Bird Study, Fly-Fishing, Gardening, Geology, Instructions for all workshops includes a notebook, writing utensils, selected Some requirements will need to be Insect Study, Landscape Architecture, Mam- supplies, and the printed requirements. completed prior to this session and a written mal Study, Nature, Plant Science, Reptile and Backpacks can be picked up at the Visitor • Pre-registration & prepayment are report presented. Amphibian Study, and Weather Center and/or reserved by calling 815-965- required Call 815-965-3433 to register (Other alternate badges may be eligible Reptile and Amphibian Study 8146. • Scout Leaders free, extra adults/siblings for the Award, but those are not currently Saturday April 27, 2019, 10:00am-2:00pm For more information about Klehm’s new $6.00 each. being offered by the local organizations. $15.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other Cub Scout Adventure Program or to request • We do not provide patches/badges A list of all of the specific badges for adults $6.00 membership information, visit klehm.org or • Check-in starts 15 minutes before the earning the William T. Hornaday Award Bring a sack lunch and Blue Card. contact Carrie Schommer at cschommer@ program start time, please plan to be can be found on the BSA website. For klehm.org. here early so we can start on time more information on merit badges offered Bird Study • Cancellation/refund policy: If by each organization, visit their web site.) Saturday May 18, 2019, 10:00am-2:00pm cancellation is received 10 clear days $15.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other ahead of the date a refund less 20% will For The Hornaday Badge- three required adults $6.00 be issued merit badges, two elective merit badges, Some homework is required, worksheets • Please be aware that we sometimes and lead one natural resource project. will be provided upon registration. Bring a have to cancel a program because it For The Hornaday Bronze Medal- sack lunch and Blue Card. did not reach the minimum registration Environmental Science merit badge, requirement – Don’t wait until the last three additional required merit, two Insect Study minute to sign up or your program may elective merit badges, and lead three Saturday August 3, 2019, 10:00am-2:00pm already be cancelled! projects from three separate categories. $15.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other • Burpee Museum reserves the right For The Hornaday Silver Medal- Six adults $6.00 to limit registrations and cancel any required merit badges, three elective Some homework is required, worksheets program for any reason. Every effort merit badges, and four projects in four will be provided upon registration. Bring a Stay Safe will be made to contact participants separate natural resource categories. sack lunch and Blue Card. PAUSE for a Cause For more information on the William Boy Scout Badge T. Hornaday Awards program visit: http:// JTE, NYLT, NESA, KISMIF. As Scouters Workshops www.Scouting.org/Scoutsource/Awards/ know, acronyms pack valuable information HornadayAwards.aspx Indian Lore Merit Badge For more information on merit badges into an easily remembered word. Now a new Saturday November 17, 2018, 10am- offered by the local nonprofit organizations acronym has joined the list: PAUSE. Aimed 2:15pm contact Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden, at helping leaders and Scouts analyze safety $15.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, www.Klehm.org, Arrie Schommer, 815- risks, PAUSE stands for other adults $6.00 965-8146; the Boone County Conservation • PAUSE before you start Learn how they provided for food, shelter District, www.bccdi.org, Tina Dawson, 815- • ASSESS possible hazards and clothing. Make a leather craft and play 547-7935; or Burpee Museum, www.burpee. • UNDERSTAND how to proceed safely Native American games. Bring a sack lunch org, Lisa Johnson, 815-965-3433. • SHARE your plan with others and Blue Card. • EXECUTE the activity safely Archaeology Merit Badge When you are getting ready for an Saturday December 1, 2018, 10am-3pm A Scout Is Kind activity, remember PAUSE. Have you thought $15.00 per Scout, Scout leaders free, other about things that could go wrong? Are there adults $6.00 hazards that can be avoided? This is a tool to A Scout is kind. A Scout knows Two requirements will need to be help you know and manage the risks before there is strength in being gentle. He completed ahead of time and reports presented you do something and to remember that safety treats others as he wants to be treated. during the workshop. Leaders will be sent the is everyone’s job. Without good reason, he does not harm requirements when they register. Bring a sack To print your own PAUSE card, go to bit. or kill any living thing. lunch and Blue Card. ly/pausecard.

Boy Scouts of America Page 8 Council News September2018

BLACKHAWK AREA COUNCIL BLACKHAWK AREA COUNCIL

The Scoutreach Program in Rockford, Illinois

Scoutreach is a division within the Blackhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts Our Mission: of America, with an emphasis to recruit “To provide ongoing financial support passionate adult leaders and to develop strong for Scouting programs in the Blackhawk Area relationships with organizations in urban, Council.” suburban, and rural areas to remove barriers to ensure that all youth have the opportunity Our Vision: to join Scouting. “To ensure that Scouting in the Blackhawk The Boy Scouts of America is NOW BOARDING Area Council is gratis from perennial, NOWfinancial BOARDING dedicated to insuring every child has an > FLIGHT STATUS... constraints> FLIGHT in perpetuity.” STATUS... opportunity to join Scouting, no matter their circumstance. Scoutreach assistance can Council Contacts provide camperships. uniforms, handbooks. Camp Jamboree-style on the grounds of the former historic For Campinformation Jamboree-style regarding onplanned the grounds transportation, of the former and leadership historic of a Scout unit. Camp Grant at Chicago Rockford International Airport. giving, pleaseCamp contact Grant Joeat Chicago Geraghty, RockfordVP of InternationalThe annual Airportcost for. the council to Planned Giving, or Dane Boudreau, Field support one boy in Scoutreach is $45 and this Director. This weekend event features aviation-themed activities and This weekend event features aviation-themedcost is completely activities subsidized and by the council and community partners who support this adventure for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorer Howadventure can YOU for help Cub usScouts, make Boy Scouts,program. Venturers, Scoutreach and is Explorer also part of a larger, Scouts of all ages. Scouts of all ages. Scouting last forever? after-school cooperative with the United Way of Rock River Valley and Nelson School and Read about all of our giving programs other organizations providing different after- Camp out for the weekend or join us for activities on Saturday. below. ApplicationCamp out forms for the for weekendJames E. West or join us for activities on Saturday. school opportunities for the students. Fellowship and Second Century Society are Scoutreach is not possible without available in the BlackhawkScouting.org. Register Now: communityRegister Now: support both financially and September 28-30, 2018 September 28-30, 2018 in terms of space. All of our programs are aircampbsa.com James E. West Fellowship charteredaircampbsa.com through a local school, community Become part of James E. West Fellowship: center, or non-profit that work hand-in-hand For gifts to local councils that are with the Boy Scouts of America to run the designated to a council endowment fund. There program. are four levels to James E. West Fellowship: We currently serve over 3,000 youth $1,000 – Bronze Member Level annually at over 70 locations within the $5,000 – Silver Member Level Rockford and surrounding communities. Your $10,000 – Gold Member Level personal donation can have a MAJOR impact $15,000 – Diamond Member Level on the life of a child in Scoutreach and we Other than helping Scouting continue hope you will consider a gift to support this Save the Date – AirCamp 2018 Is Coming! forever, what do I receive for being a James great program. E. West Fellow? Dane Boudreau What Is AirCamp 2018? **All awards provided by the Blackhawk Director of Field Service Area Council once the application and COO A gigantic outdoor Encampment for Cub Overnight Camping Option: Camping donation are received. Scouts, B o y S c o u t s , V e n t u r e r s , overnight is available for all Boy Scout Explorers, and their leaders. The Encampment troops and Venturing crews. Webelos Gifts at the $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 will feature an Aviation Theme and will display Scouts may camp with a Boy Scout troop. levels may be cumulative. Also, individuals the Scouting Spirit. More than 2,000 Webelos, Units will camp in jamboree-style sites, and corporations may designate these gifts in Boy Scouts, and Venturers will encamp with Scouts from all twelve counties of the honor or memory of others. Lastly, you may jamboree-style on the grounds of the former Blackhawk Area Council and surrounding add to your total gift level at any time. historic Camp Grant from Friday night through councils intermingled in each sub-camp. We Thank All of You Who Are Sunday. They will be joined by an estimated Venturing crews will be assigned to a Currently James E. West Fellows With The 3,000 Scouts and family members on Saturday separate sub-camp. Blackhawk Area Council! for a day of exciting interactive activities. Saturday Visitor Option: Come join us for Become part of Who: AirCamp 2018 is open to all registered a full day of fun and excitement! All The Second Century Society Scouts and their families. registered Scouts and their family are For outright gifts payable over a five-year Where: The Chicago Rockford International welcome to attend. Come with your period or deferred gifts of $100,000 or more Airport in Rockford, Illinois, will host the pack, troop, crew, or come as a family. to local councils, the BSA Foundation, high- AirCamp. Just make sure you are there! (Girl Scout adventure bases, or any BSA entity. These gifts When: September 28 to 30, 2018; Friday siblings and parent leaders are encouraged may be for operating, capital, or endowment. evvening through Sunday morning. to wear their uniforms, too!) Food vendors The four levels are: are available throughout the day. $25,000 Member Level $100,000 Member Level Program Highlights $500,000 Member Level $1,000,000 Member Level Static Displays of Aircraft and equipment Huge Area Show with a live band Other than helping Scouting continue Commercial and Military planes spanning the Fire Trucks forever, what do I receive for being a member ages Entertainment of The Second Century Society? Young Eagle Flights Fire equipment displays **All awards provided by the Blackhawk Blacksmithing Dutch oven cooking demonstration Area Council once the application and Climbing towers Cub Scout, Boy Scout, & Venturing Related donation are received. Zip Lines Activities RC WW II tanks and cars K9-Police demonstrations Donors making $100,000-plus outright Model railroad Geocaching/GPS gifts are designated “Members with RC Rocket building Water Bottle Rockets Distinction” and donors making $500,000- BB Guns Food Vendors plus deferred gifts are designated “Legacy Archery and lots more fun!!!!! Members.” These groups also receive special Robot Battles recognition and opportunities. There are also American’s Hero’s Display NOTE: These may change as features are new “Lifetime Investor” levels starting at Mountain Bike course confirmed and/or added. For the latest $500,000. Kayak Races updates check back at the website soon! Camp Grant Display Other Ways to Support Your A Scout Is Friendly Council A Scout is friendly. A Scout is a Securities and Other Assets, friend to all. He is a brother to all Scouts. On Service Stock Options, Wills and Bequests, The key to success, in any line or endeavor, lies in service. Those who seek fame or He offers his friendship to people of all IRAs and Reirement Plans, Life Insurance, fortune by any other route are always disappointed. races and nations, and respects them Gift Annuities,Charitable Lead Trusts Waite Phillips even if their beliefs and customs are Donor of different from his own.

Blackhawk Area Council September 2018 Training Talk Page 9 New! Hazardous Weather Training Save the Date! Requirement STEM NOVA Adult Leader New Youth Effective April 30, 2018, new direct- Online Training Training Protection Training contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position- The United States is falling behind in the Camp Lowden The new Youth Protection Training is trained. STEM fields. The STEM Nova program was October 19-21 available online. Everyone needs to complete Positions that are now required to created to encourage an interest in STEM by this new version by October 1, 2018. The take Hazardous Weather Training to be our youth and to develop informed citizens The training team is going to hold a training can be accessed through your considered position-trained: who might or might not pursue a STEM- special training for all leaders in Cub Scouts, My.Scouting account. CM – Cubmaster related career. Boy Scouts, and Venturing leaders and DL – Den Leader This new training will consist of online Venturing youth at Camp Lowden the weekend MT– Mate learning modules that will be accessed of October 19-21. Facilitated face-to-face NL – Crew Advisor through the BSA Learn Center. The goal of Adult Scouters’ basic training will be version is available. SK – Skipper the training is for participants to learn about offered as well as many other special training Once facilitators have been tasked SM – Scoutmaster the STEM Nova program, come away with opportunities. with delivering the adult Youth Protection WL – Webelos Den Leader an understanding of the roles of the STEM Information is coming soon. You don’t Training, they should contact their Scout 10 11-Year-Old (LDS) counselor and STEM mentor, and be able to want to miss out! executive for access to the materials (access EA – Explorer Post Advisor implement these positions within their units. Questions? Please contact Sandy should not be shared with anyone else). The Many aspects of Scouting’s outdoor Schwartz at [email protected]. materials are packaged as a zipped file that NOTE: In addition to this list, all program—environmental science, astronomy, contains facilitator’s guides and PowerPoint assistant leaders are included. and weather, for example – also focus on slide decks for each of the mandatory and STEM. The Nova Awards program highlights Postponed! recommended Youth Protection Training Hazardous Weather Training is available STEM content in existing traditional programs around-the-clock in the BSA Learn Center by while adding new activities and awards. modules, copies of the video files embedded The training formerly known as “Camp logging into your account on My.Scouting.org. The BSA STEM Nova Program module in the PowerPoint slide decks, a copy of the Wachuwanaknow” and “Next Step” will be will identify the components of STEM while end-of-course test for the current year, and postponed until early spring 2019 so make recognizing why the BSA is putting an a sample training attendance report. You room in your schedule for the other amazing emphasis on STEM. This module will help will also find an optional Chief’s video (M4 training opportunities being offered this fall. Den Chief Training users better understand the BSA Nova program Overview – Chief.mp4). Date and location will be posted as soon as and its requirements and awards. Please note that all previous facilitator- A den chief is a Boy Scout, Venturer, or they are confirmed. The Nova Counselor training module will led versions are superseded by this version. who assists a Cub Scout den. But If you have a great skill that you’d like to provide the basic information needed to assist the den chief position is far more important share with other Scouters or older Scouts, or Scouts in completing requirements to earn than those words suggest. A den chief: you are interested in helping to plan the event, Nova awards. • Serves as a Scouting role model for the please let us know! You can email event chair, Coming Soon! The Supernova Mentor training module Cub Scouts in the den, as well as the Beth Costa ([email protected]) with your will provide adults an understanding of their entire pack; ideas. We’d love to hear from you! roles in the program. It will also review mentor Family Scouting Training • Promotes Scouting in general and the After the wonderful success of last year, requirements, duties, and responsibilities. local troop in particular; but difficulties for most remembering -or The Instructional Design Team is • Encourages the transition of Webelos spelling- the name of the event, the training currently working to update Cub Scout Scouts into Boy Scouting; day will now be called Scoutology- the study and Boy Scout Leader training to support • Holds a leadership position in the troop of all things Scouting! Thank you for your Family Scouting. We are updating online or crew, thus fulfilling an advancement feedback! and facilitator-led materials to reflect the requirement in the unit. We will once again offer classes for expansion of these programs to girls. Scouters, Venturers, and Boy Scouts age 14 In addition, a trained den chief: and older. Plans are in progress to make it • Assists the den leader with planning and even better than ever! NEW! conducting den meetings; The super successful Vendor Midway • Understands the Cub Scouting program will also be back, and we’d love your ideas for YPT Certificate and the differences between Cub Scouts vendors you’d like to see there. and other Scouting programs; Finally, thank you again to all of the Sent By Email • Understands the den leader’s duties and New BALOO Course wonderful volunteers and instructors who confidently helps lead portions of the den helped make the 2017 event a HUGE success. BALOO is comprised of an online (found Effective June 11, 2018, when completing meeting program; We offered more than 120 classes and had on the BSA Learn Center; accessed by logging the 4 modules of the Youth Protection Training • Knows a variety of resources for age- approximately 200 Scouts and Scouters attend into your My.Scouting account) and a hands- course on the BSA Learn Center, the system appropriate activities for Cub Scouts in the wonderful day of learning and FUN. on component. will automatically email a PDF attachment of the den; Please watch the Courier and the council Both must be completed for a Cub Scout the Youth Protection Certificate to the email • Brings a repertoire of activities that Cub Facebook page for upcoming announcements leader to be considered “trained” as an outdoor associated to your myscouting account! Scouts enjoy. about this event and many other exciting leader. This YPT certificate will include the events in the planning stages. completion date and the expiration date. No Den Chief Training is designed to build Check with your district training chair more guessing when your YPT will expire, on each of these ideas using a framework that to find when your district will offer BALOO and no more waiting to access and print your will allow the new den chief, or perhaps the training. certificate. experienced den chief, looking for new ideas More my.scouting features are in to have fun and learn the role. development – stay tuned! Den Chief Training is a meeting of den chiefs and prospective den chiefs on a council, district, or pack basis. It is planned and operated by council or district trainers or adult We recently heard a great quote leaders who are familiar with Cub Scouting. from Walt Disney that we are using to Den leaders are also encouraged to attend challenge our Scouting trainers: with their den chiefs, if already assigned, “Do what you do so well that they to begin learning how to work together Upcoming Training will want to see it again and bring their effectively. friends.” The new Den Chief syllabus can be found The chart below lists known upcoming training dates for upcoming months. Details such Be sure your training and your at https://www.scouting.org/training/youth/ as time and location can be found in your district’s section of this newspaper and on the council roundtables are so good that Scouters and at https://www.scouting.org/training/ calendar and district Web sites. If the dates of a training course in your district don’t fit your want to come back for more and want to youth/den-chieftraining/. schedule, check out the dates in another district. The important thing is to take training as soon as encourage all of the other leaders in their An online version will be available later possible in order to give your Scouts the best program possible. unit to attend training. this year. Basic leader position training sessions for most positions are available online through My.Scouting.org. Please note that the new Youth Protection training must be taken by all registered leaders by Five Self-Esteem October 1, 2018. The training must be renewed every two years. Consult the council web site and future Couriers for upcoming training courses. Building Skills Facebook to Help Your Children Council October 19-21 – Adult Training for all leaders at Camp Lowden November 10 – Okpik, session 1 of 4 Are you on Facebook? If so, have you 1. Give lots of praise, for effort as well Sycamore October 11 – Chartered Organization RepresenativeTraining (at roundtable) found the BSA volunteer training page? We as accomplishment. October 13 – Sycamore Training Day - Welcome to Scouting, Now What? have over 12,000 “Likes,” and the number is 2. Help your child set realistic goals. Wanchanagi Attend roundtable and your district web site for updates growing every day. 3. When correcting, criticize the Encourage your Facebook friends to White Eagle Attend roundtable and your district web site for updates action, not the child. join us. You can find the page by logging into 4. Give your child real responsibility. Wetassa Attend roundtable and your district web site for updates your Facebook account and putting “BSA 5. Show your children you love them. Arrowhead October 13-14 – IOLS and BALOO Training Volunteer Training Team” in the search line. Contact Daniel Frommelt at [email protected] for information. Boy Scouts of America Page 10 Training Talk September2018 Participant Requirements Course Fees Okpik  Must operate in a patrol environment. Total cost is $110. Applications are accepted on a first-come first serve basis determined by whenthe Cold Weather  Must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts deposit is received at Council ServiceCenter. of America. This includes Youth Protection that Camping is current through the end of the course. $ Deposit of $20 is due by Friday September28, 2018 to guarantee your position. Blackhawk Area Council  Must have completed the basic training courses for your unit’s position. $ Remaining $90 is due by Friday October 19, 2018.  Must meet the physical requirements contained in the Annual Health & Medical Recordform The deposit and payment are non-refundable. physical in a backcountry environment. Parts A, However it may be used another year or transferred B and C must be handed in by the first session. to another participant with yourapproval.

 Youth, 14 – 18, must have their Unit Leaders Limited scholarships are available. Contactthe permission. The Unit Leader must takeinto course director for moreinformation.

account the Scouts Each participant may incur additional cost for physical capabilities personal gear. Money will be given to each patrol for high adventure for food during the practicalweekend. activities as well as theirmaturity. You will be instructed according to theprogram Having attended syllabus and provided the Okpik Cold Weather National Youth Camping book. This will give you all thematerial Session 1 Leadership Training is needed to “Bring it Back” to yourunit. November 10, 2018 at Camp Lowden encouraged for all youth. Session 2 Upon course completion you will receive an Okpik December 8, 2018 at Cherry Valley Firehouse  Must have fun. neckerchief, Okpik woggle, Okpik participant cubes and an Okpik participantpatch. Session 3 January 19, 2019 Cherry Valley Firehouse More importantly you will receive the knowledge Practical Weekend and understanding of how to thrive in thefourth February 2 – February 3, 2019 Camp Lowden season of camping, and the passion to pay it forward. There will be patrol meetings scheduled during this time. Dates and locations will be determined by your patrol members.

Rev F Registration Course Objectives Course Director

The objective of this course is to help Scouting Hello from the course director! I would like to Online registration available at units extend their camping season to all 12 months take this opportunity to encourage you to attend blackhawkscouting.org and select the of the year. It is expected that the participants of this unique training course offered by the Okpik tab or go to this course will go back to their units and share the Blackhawk Area Council. www.blackhawkscouting.org/Training/ knowledge and skills learned in this course. I guarantee this will be the “coolest” training you Supplemental/OKPIK "Non Semper Erit Aestas" have ever taken. "It Will Not Always Be Summer" - Youth (14-18) must have their Unit Please email me with any questions at Leader’s permission to participate and Our Train the Trainer program will provide you [email protected]. be confirmed by the Course Director. with the knowledge and materials to conduct winter camping training -Scholarships are available. Email within your units. This [email protected] for more program covers the skills and techniques needed to information. ensure a successful, fun, and safe cold weather Course is limited to 60 participants so camping experience. These register early to reserve your spot! include physical preparation, The dates are set. clothing, food & water, sanitation, first aid and The times are set emergency procedures, shelter building, traveling The places are set. in snow, and making equipment. Find us on Facebook: Cold weather camping mistakes can be deadly. The BAC Okpik skills learned in the Okpik Program will make cold All we need is “U” to have “F N”. weather camping an enjoyable, safe Scouting Get connected with the coolest experience. Because ofthis the campers around! course is limited to adults and experienced youth only, at least 14 years old, approved by their Unit Leader and the Course Director.

Attendance at all three classroom sessions and the practical weekend campout are required to complete the course.

You belong here! Rev F

Blackhawk Area Council September 2018 Council News Page 11

Annual Boy Scout Religious Retreat BSA Code of Conduct The Lutheran Association of Scouters and Catholic Committee on Scouting On my honor I promise to do my best invite you to attend the annual Blackhawk Area Council to comply with this Boy Scouts of America Boy Scout Religious Retreat September 14-16, 2018 at Camp Lowden. Scouter Code of Conduct while serving in my capacity as an adult leader: 1. I have completed or will complete Pre-Registration is required. Deadline August 31, 2018 my registration with the Boy Scouts of America, answering all questions This year’s Religious Retreat theme is "I am the Good Shepherd" truthfully and honestly. 2. I will do my best to live up to the Scout Oath and Scout Law, obey all laws, and hold others in Scouting accountable to those standards. I will exercise Boy Scout Program Cub Scout Program sound judgment and demonstrate good  Program runs Friday evening • One day on Saturday leadership and use the Scouting program until Sunday • Check in 7:30 am for its intended purpose consistent with the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.  Camp under the stars of Camp • All Cub Scouts must attend with 3. I will make the protection of youth a Lowden! a parent personal priority. I will complete and  Share your faith with others • Program runs at 8 am until 5 pm remain current with Youth Protection  Learn about the religious emblem program • Share your faith with others training requirements. I will be familiar with and follow:  Archery & Rifle range • Learn about the religious emblem program a. BSA Youth Protection policies and  Crafts • Archery & BB Gun range guidelines, including mandatory  Ga Ga Ball • Crafts reporting: www.scouting.org/training/  Take part in a Good Turn project • Take part in a Good Turn Project youth-protection b. The Guide to Safe Scouting: www.  Rip‐roaring campfire • Enjoy lunch in the dining hall scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss  Meet new Scouts and Scouters • Meet new Scouts and Scouters c. The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety:  Religious Service • Have fun at a rip‐roaring campfire www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/  Enjoy delicious meals in the dining hall • Religious Service begins at 5 pm and resources/sweet16 4. When transporting Scouts, I will obey parent and scout are welcome to stay all laws, comply with Youth Protection Cost: $20 per scout Cost: $15 per person (1 adult per Cub Scout) guidelines, and follow safe driving Scholarships Available Scholarships Available practices. 5. I will respect and abide by the Rules Boy Scouts will need to bring tents, sleeping bag, Scout uniform, work clothes and gloves, your Bible, water and Regulations of the Boy Scouts bottle, compass and personal items. Bring cracker barrel for Saturday night for your Troop or Crew. of America, BSA policies, and BSA- provided training, including but not We will supply cracker barrel on Friday after services, and meals for Saturday and Sunday for you and your limited to those relating to: a. Unauthorized fundraising activities scouts. Check in is Friday from 6‐8 pm and check out is Sunday starting at 10 am. b. Advocacy on social and political issues, including prohibited use of the BSA uniform and brand 2018 Flyer and Registration Form available at: c. Bullying, hazing, harassment, and http://www.blackhawkscouting.org/Camping/ReligiousRetreat/ unlawful discrimination of any kind Deadline is August 31, 2018 The Guode to Save Scouting.

Blackhawk Area Council is open to any faith that develops a committee. All faiths are welcome at the Religious Retreat (faith‐based committees other than Catholic and Protestant must present their own programs. Please contact Mark Broman or Cindy Chiodini for further information).

Questions? Please contact: Mark Broman 815‐218‐5514 or [email protected] Cindy Chiodini 815‐543‐8404 or [email protected]

Rockford IceHogs Fall Scout Night

Save the Date Saturday, October 13, 2018

Contact Ryan at the IceHogs to receive Fall Scout Night information as soon as it’s released.

[email protected] (815)847-6383

Boy Scouts of America Page 12 Camp and News September2018 Summer Camp – OA Unit Elections Did Your Troop

More Than Just Fun The National Order of the Arrow Suspend Operations Scout troops which go to Canyon Committee has approved some exciting for Summer? Camp or Camp Lowden for summer long- updates to Scouting’s national honor From Advancement News, term camping use the advancement program society. July-August 2018 issue. and Scouting activities to provide learning Beginning February 1, 2019, unit experiences – and fun! Scouts discover what elections will be permitted in Scouts BSA It would be REALLY disappointing if they don’t know, and soon want to master the troops, Venturing crews, and Sea Scout your troop decided to suspend its program skills necessary for advancement. ships. Previously, elections only were for for any period, however long, this summer. When is with his group at Boy Scout troops. To whom? To your Scouts, that’s who. Any summer camp, he gets to know his individual The Order of the Arrow, or OA, has break will bring programs that are vital to their Scouts better, since he is with them at some welcomed female leaders since 1988. advancement plans to a halt, which must be time each day during the six-day encampment. This announcement means women and restarted when you reconvene, and it is not a The Scouts learn to interact, to work girls who are under 21 will be eligible for given that this can be done smoothly. Scouting together toward a common goal. They develop election into the service-minded society is a year-round activity and summer is an team spirit, using the time-tested patrol as well. Official Arrow of especially fun time of year. method. Benefits that are often overlooked are Consider the following: opportunities to meet new Scouting friends What is changing? Light and Crossover • There’s summer camp. Please don’t tell and to “see how the other troops do it.” The new requirements to be eligible us you skipped summer camp. for election will be as follows: • You could have had a campout for the • Have experienced 15 nights of Ceremonies July 23, 2018 troop youth leaders to plan the next year’s Spend Your Summer camping while registered with activities. a troop, crew, or ship within the • You could have had a “mystery campout” at the Blackhawk two years immediately prior to the The National Order of the Arrow Committee after months of collaborative work with planned by the adults. Scouts can be election. The 15 nights must include given a list of things to bring so that Area Council Camps! one, but no more than one, long- ceremonialists and lodge leadership representatives announces the following policy change. This policy they’re prepared, but not told where they Northern Illinois is home to not one, but term camp consisting of at least are going or what they will be doing until two great Scout camps – Camp Lowden and five consecutive nights of overnight change will apply to ALL Order of the Arrow lodges and chapters. they get there. Canyon Camp! camping, approved and under the • You could have had a campout to teach Camp Lowden is a beautiful camp located auspices and standards of the BSA. We know that lodges and chapters are frequently asked to perform Arrow of Light and camping activities to new Scouts. in the heart of Ogle County, just outside Oregon, Only five nights of the long-term • You could have had a troop family picnic. Ill., which spans more than 240 acres along camp may be credited toward the crossover ceremonies for Cub Scout packs, which is an appropriate service in support of our packs. That • You could have taken a Saturday to clean the Rock River and is surrounded by Lowden 15-night camping requirement; the and store the troop equipment. Soda and Miller State Forest. The Lowden program balance of the camping (10 nights) said, we have had many complaints surrounding these ceremonies from various American Indian donuts will make this go more smoothly. offers dozens of merit badges, including 13 must be overnight, weekend, or • You could have had a car wash to earn that are Eagle-required. In addition to a First other short-term camps of, at most, tribes due to the manner in which they are conducted as well as the inconsistent nature in which they are money for troop equipment. For many Year Camper Program (First Class Express), three nights each. Ship nights may reasons, it is more fun to do this in Lowden has specialize activities for even the be counted as camping for Sea performed. Beginning January 1, 2019, lodges and summer than winter. most experienced Scouts. A 30-foot climbing Scouts. • You could have had a lake or beach tower, an ATV program, and a rappelling wall • At the time of their election, youth chapters that are asked to conduct Arrow of Light or crossover ceremonies for Cub Scout campout (Don’t forget Safe Swim can all be found at Camp Lowden. must be under the age of 21, hold Defense and Safety Afloat). the Scouts BSA First Class rank, packs will only be permitted to conduct them using the new approved official ceremonies • You could have had a troop service Since 1936, Canyon Camp’s gates have the Venturing Discovery Award, project. been welcoming Scouts into its 330 wooded or the Sea Scout Ordinary rank or which can be found in the OA Inductions Portal. These ceremonies are to be conducted in a Scout • You could have had a court-of-honor. acres nestled between the bluffs of the Apple higher, and following approval by Summer camp is a good time for this. Canyon and Apple River Canyon State Park the Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor, or uniform and are no longer permitted to be done in American Indian regalia. • You could have had a catch-up on near Galena, Ill. Recent additions to camp Sea Scout Skipper, be elected by the advancement to First Class weekend. include a zipline and climbing wall. You can youth members of their unit. We appreciate your adherence to this new policy. There will be opportunities to visit with the even see the live rock rappelling site on the • Adults (age 21 or older) who meet And the list goes on. Summer is a fun canyon wall as you drive into camp! Canyon’s the camping requirements may be Inductions and Ceremonies Events staff at NOAC should you have any questions. time of year. B-P told us that it is the fun that STEM area offers NOVA Awards and the staff selected following nomination to keeps youth in Scouting. provides a special program for both younger and approval by the lodge adult Scouts (Pioneer Potpourri) and older Scouts selection committee. Establish a year-round program in the (Operation O.W.L.). troop and work to find ways to keep Scouts in Do not hesitate to register! Spots fill What’s not changing? Scouting. This will increase the likelihood that up quickly. Go to BlackhawkScouting.org/ • The OA’s mission and purpose the youth will stay around and we will have camping to learn more and register. will not change. That includes a an opportunity to influence their character, commitment to recognize those who promote their fitness, and to teach them best exemplify the Scout Oath and citizenship. Law in their daily lives, promote Please note that a Scout must be given responsible outdoor adventure, credit for active participation time, even if a and crystallize the Scout habit of unit takes time off during the summer or any cheerful service. other time of the year. (Guide To Advancement 4.2.3.1). Flashlight Etiquette Also remember that the Scout must be From “Bryan on Scouting” July 26, 2018 given credit for time served in a position of responsibility, even if a unit takes time off Your eyes are beginning to adjust to the growing darkness. The trail in front of you is becoming during the summer or any other time of the clearer and clearer. And then, like a firework on July 5th, something unexpectedly bright fills the year. (Guide To Advancement 4.2.3.4.3) The sky. You’re momentarily blinded. reason for this is that advancement program Whenever someone switches on one of those super-bright flashlights or headlamps, that should be used in such a way to find ways that person ruins the night vision for everyone else. At best this is annoying; at worst, it could mess Scouts can legitimately advance. We should with your circadian rhythm and affect your sleep. not be looking for ways to prevent Scouts from Scenarios like this one play out every weekend as packs, troops, and crews go camping. advancing. It’s time to clarify that while flashlights are an important Scouting tool, you don’t need baseball- A final note is to remember we are NOT stadium lighting to camp in the dark. allowed to change the advancement program It seems that many Scouters think the idea is to turn nighttime into daylight, Instead, the in any way. dimmest light that allows us to accomplish the necessary task is best, so we don’t rob those in and around our campsite of their night vision. Ways to be a better flashlight user • Hide the light source (bulb or filament) from view to reduce the harshness and impact on What Is a Scouter night vision. You could bounce the light off the ceiling of your tent, pop-up, or pavilion. Canyon Camp • Equip younger Scouts with LED glowstick necklaces instead of bright headlamps. They’re A Scouter is one who knows it’s cheap and easier to track and identify in the dark. not about them but about the youth we Facebook • When walking down paths or looking for gear in bags, all you really need is a zipper pull- serve, who knows it’s not about building style pinch LED light. These can be purchased in quantity as Scout handouts as they’re a campfires in the and tying square compact way to achieve your essentials. Dan Dick has created a Facebook page knots but it is about sharing leadership • Lights with red bulbs won’t disturb others or ruin night vision. They can be found as an for Canyon Camp. Lots of pictures, lots of skills and opportunity with others, who option in flashlights, headlamps, or even those zipper pull lights. Plus, they’re a great way to memories, lots of interactions with people who knows that Scouting is not perfect but start up a conversation on night vision, why it’s important and how to improve it. Scouts love like Canyon Camp. Check it out and “like” it is a safe environment for youth to learn hearing how pilots and soldiers use red light and might even be temporarily enticed into being too! lifelong skills, who knows we are blessed ‘stealthy’ right before bed. www.facebook.com/CanyonCampBSA by the opportunity of doing our small • Don’t drive through campsites at night. If you camp in your car, disable internal and external part to support the Scouting movement. lighting that is usually automatically activated when a door opens. • Be aware of where your flashlight is pointed at all times. If you point it at someone’s tent when you walk by at night, reflective fabrics cause the whole tent to light up. This disturbs the sleep of the tent’s occupants.

Blackhawk Area Council September 2018 Camp News Health and Safety Page 13 Spirit Scholarships Awarded Heat and Hiking The Canyon Camp Spirit Scholarship program began in 1992 with staff alumni contributing Health and Safety funds for the first scholarships. In recent years an endowment has been accumulated to generate a In good weather, hiking is a great majority of the scholarship funding distributed each year. Newsletter way to enjoy the outdoors. However, the There are now six named scholarships awarded each year: Troy Larson Spirit Scholarship warmer months bring an increased risk of was first awarded in 2005, Dennis Pratt Spirit Scholarship in 2006, Lee Binkley Spirit Scholarship A Health and Safety Newsletter is published heat injury. Hikers in hot and/or humid in 2007, Ronald Spielman Spirit Scholarship in 2012, with the newly created Michael Beeth and one or two times each year. To download a copy, conditions can overheat quickly, which can Gene Nott Spirit Scholarships being awarded at this year’s Staff Dinner. go to https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/ lead to serious injury and even death. At the 2018 Staff Dinner Camp Directors Lee Binkley and Dick Reynolds presented eleven HealthSafety/pdf/Spring_2018_Newsletter.pdf The signs of overheating are scholarships: The Spring 2018 edition has articles on common and may be subtle—fatigue, Updated Youth Protection Training; Every Trip, thirst, sweating, irritability, or headache. Troy Larson Scholarship to Alex Kloepping @ UW-Whitewater Every Time; links to Safety Moments Videos; However, while traveling with a designated Dennis Pratt Scholarship to Dalton Miles @ UW-Platteville Preparing for a Trek; Building Your Resilience; buddy or in groups, inexperienced hikers Lee Binkley Scholarship to Matthew Wasson @ UW-Platteville and Incident Reporting. often fail to recognize these symptoms Ron Spielman Scholarship to Adam Swisher @ Creighton University as overheating and continue moving. Michael Beeth Scholarship to Seth Kannarr @ S.Illinois Univ. at Edwardsville As symptoms worsen, nausea, vomiting Gene Nott Scholarship to Connor Kloss @ Rock Valley College and loss of appetite are common. Muscle SPIRIT Scholarship to Riley Cox @ Illinois State University cramps, dizziness, and confusion may SPIRIT Scholarship to Dylan Einsweiler @ Northwest Iowa College Safety Moment Videos set in with heat exhaustion, or even heart SPIRIT Scholarship to Kyle Marx @ Rock Valley College attack. SPIRIT Scholarship to Jacob Pacheco @ Seton Hall University Last fall, a few of the H&S National When heat exhaustion is suspected, the SPIRIT Scholarship to Drew Wyss @ UW - Stout Committee members got together and taped person should sit in a shaded area to drink 10 Safety Moment Videos based on already water and rest. Removing excess clothing produced BSA Safety Moments. These short and wetting the person’s skin and clothing YouTube videos can be used in conjunction with will greatly speed the cooling process. If Safety Moment and Incident Review discussions. the person’s condition does not return to The safety videos include the following and normal, they may have experienced heat many more: stroke—a life-threatening illness in which • Rocket Safety the brain and other organs are damaged by • Shooting Safety heat. • Annual Health Medical Record (AHMR) At least one person should be trained • First-Aid Kits in first aid or wilderness first aid. If you fear • Zip Lines someone may be experiencing heat stroke, • Risk Assessment get them immediate medical attention and start cooling. Communicate to others not To see all the safety-related videos, on your trek your route, estimated trek please visit the Scouting multimedia length and when you leave. website at https://m.youtube.com/channel/ The BSA wants all outdoor activities UCyKacGIfyTHyWcyzHMfycJw to be safe and enjoyable. To review any of the 50-plus Safety Moment articles, please click on www.scouting.org/health- Help prevent heat injuries by and-safety/safety-moments. Staying hydrated. And to review any of the 30-plus Incident Consume water frequently in small Review articles, just click on www.scouting.org/ quantities instead of all at once. Try sipping health-and-safety throughout the day and keep extra water on All of these Scouting Safely resources are hand as needed or depending on the length 11 members of Canyon Camp Staff who received 2018 Spirit Scholarships provided to assist in discussion and for educating of your trek. Drink before you feel thirsty. Front Row from left... Jacob Pacheco, Alex Kloepping, Adam Swisher our unit leaders, parents, and youth. Make sure you eat, too. Small frequent Back Row from left... Matthew Wasson, Drew Wyss, Kyle Marx, Seth Kannarr, Connor Kloss, meals will help maintain your energy. Riley Cox, Dylan Einsweiler, Dalton Miles Wearing appropriate clothing. Through 2018 scholarships totaling $52,075 have been awarded to 155 recipients. The Just Forty Words Wear loose fitting clothes that absorb Spirit Scholarship Endowment Fund has grown to over $100,000 with an ultimate goal to exceed moisture and wick it away from the body. $150,000 in the endowment to perpetually fund Staff Scholarships at Canyon Camp for the Dress in layers and avoid cotton fabrics. On my honor I will do my best foreseeable future. Dark clothing can also lead to overheating To do my duty to God and my country Scholarship funding comes from staff alumni, Scouters, and Friends of Canyon Camp. because it retains heat from the sun. Don’t and to obey the Scout Law, Individuals making tax deductible contributions may select prints of pen and ink drawings of forget to wear a broad brimmed hat to help To help other people at all times; Canyon Camp scenes. To date, artist Elaine Bethke of Monroe has generated ten different prints: block the sun and help keep you cool. To keep myself physically strong, Canyon Camp Bells mentally awake, and morally straight. Held Nature Center Avoiding mid-day and afternoon Stagecoach Trail Sign hiking. Temperatures tend to be highest Jamboree Cabin The Boy Scout Oath is just forty during this time of the day. If hiking must The Chapel words long, but in those forty words are be done then, walk in shade as much as Vickery Health Lodge encompassed the values and ethical standards possible. Rawleigh Headquarters Building that have molded four generations of boys Hess Farmstead Barn into a special breed of men—responsible and Taking frequent breaks. Founder’s Lodge responsive; capable of leadership yet trained The hotter and harder the hike, the Dining Hall Historical Signs in cooperation; able to adapt to face the more you’ll need to rest. Also, getting changing challenges of their times. plenty of sleep prior and after a hike to If you are interested in supporting the Spirit Scholarship Fund contact Ron Spielman at 608- The unique strength of the Scout ethic is keep you well-rested. 325-6490 or [email protected]. that it remains as relevant today as it was in 1910. And, if ever there was a need to develop Acclimating to your surroundings. men who can overcome challenges, it is now. A gradual exposure to heat may help Our world is changing faster than ever keep you from overheating or raising your New Spirit Scholarships Announced before both for good and for bad. The seeds body’s core temperature too quickly of the future are already sown. The Boy During the last two Wednesdays of the summer camping season at Canyon Camp, Directors Scouts of America has designed its strategy Recognizing and responding. Lee Binkley and Dick Reynolds made special presentations at the start of the Family Night to reach boys of new backgrounds, to develop A person who has experienced Ceremony. programs that deal with new realities, and to heat injury before is at increased risk for Endowed and named Canyon Camp Spirit Scholarships have been created to honor Michael offer each Scout the opportunity to enjoy his getting it again. People visiting from cooler Beeth and Gene Nott. Both men were recognized for their decades of service to Canyon Camp. youth while achieving his greatest potential. climates, heavier hikers, and those not Both Beeth and Nott have been previously recognized for their broad support of the Scouting What the Boy Scouts of America does for accustomed to strenuous activity are also Program with their receiving the Silver Beaver Award. And both Beeth and Nott earned the rank each boy, it does for the man he will become. at increased risk. Certain medications and of Eagle Scout “many moons ago.” In doing so, Scouting makes our communities medical conditions can make you more better places—today and tomorrow. susceptible to high temperatures. Exposure to high temperatures for multiple days in a row increases the risk of heat injury. Respond to a person’s symptoms by immediately stopping your activity. 5 Reasons to Spend a Week at Scout Summer Camp

1. You’re at a place where songs and skits are encouraged. Mike Beeth receives certificate from 2. You get to unplug for a week. Dick Reynolds and Lee Binkley Gene Nott congratulates Connor Kloss 3. You make lifelong memories. from the 2018 Canyon Camp Staff. Connor 4. You see young people become will be attending Rock Valley College. leaders. Connor is the first ever recipient of the Gene 5. You learn something new. Nott Spirit Scholarship Boy Scouts of America Page 14 September2018 Sycamore District Serving McHenry County in Illinois Web Site: www.blackhawkScouting.org/Sycamore Sycamore District Sycamore District STEM Day Membership Notes Directory October 20 Calendar McHenry County Community College August Family Program! Chairman: Lance Snider, bsa.snider@ Crystal Lake, Illinois There was a communication sent via 27 Online popcorn sale begins gmail.com, 630-525-9518 Cost: $30.00 per Participant email by Adam Grant addressing the Family 31 Fall popcorn “show and sell” orders due Vice-Chairman – Administration 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program and any questions that inquiring online Matthew Ewertowski, 815-276-7821 minds want answered! matthewewert @yahoo.com Come to Sycamore’s very first STEM • Youth Protection and Female Adult September Nominating Committee: Day where Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts can Leaders 3 Labor Day, council service center closed Mike Walsh, [email protected] come to learn about all things science! • Pack and committee discussion regarding 4 Courier deadline – Internet edition for 630-200-3595 NOTE: Lions and Tigers are not eligible participation October through December events Public Relations/Marketing: Cathleen Martin to earn the NOVA award* • Charter organization views of the Family 6 District Committee meeting 815-479-8081 Cub Scouts have to sign up for the whole Program 8 Venturing Super Weekend Noteworthy Editor: Kristi M iller day of NOVA Awards – Science Everywhere, • How to confirm your unit participation 13 “Scout Me In” council-wide recruiting [email protected] Tech Talk, Swing, and 1,2,3 Go! day Vice-Chair – Finance: Cameron Hubbard There are prerequisites the Cub Scouts As always, feel free to reach out to Adam 14-16 Religious Retreat [email protected] have to complete in order to get signed off on Grant at [email protected], Michael 14 Popcorn “Show N Sell” delivery 815-459-4550 their NOVA award. The prerequisites are to Ancheta at [email protected] 15 Popcorn Take Order Sales begin Popcorn: Laura Strupp, 847-497-9538 complete number 1A; 1B, or 1C on the NOVA or me at [email protected] for any 20 Roundtable Family Friends of Scouting: worksheet for Science Everywhere, Tech Talk, direction, thoughts, or concerns on the Family 20 District Commissioners meeting Community FOS Chair: David Allred, Swing, and 1,2,3 Go! Program! 28-30 AirCamp [email protected] For details, go to https://www.scouting. Vice-Chair – Membership org/stem-nova-awards/awards/cub-scout/ The Membership Team is always looking October Jen Broadfield-Colomer, 847-754-7080 for opportunities to have an Information 2 Courier deadline – Printed edition for [email protected] Boy Scouts have the option to register table set up at local events! Please keep you November through January, 2019, events Boy Scout Open House: (open) just for the Radio merit badge or Robotics or eyes and ears open for any events that would 4 District Committee meeting Venturing Recruiting: (open) both but registration fee stays the same at $30. accommodate youth that may be interested in 11 Roundtable Cub Scout Fall Round-Up: (open) If they sign up for just one merit badge they Boy Scout program! 13 Welcome to Scouting training Cub Scout Spring Recruitment: (open) have to do the morning session 7a.m. to noon. 18 District Commissioners meeting Boy Scout Open House: (open) NOTE: The Radio Merit Badge has a few 19-21 – JOTA and JOTI Webelos to Scout Transition: Joe Kobler, prerequisites and can be found in the Radio Recruit! Recruit! Recruit! 20 STEM Day jpkobler@comcast, 815-527-1386 merit badge book that are listed below: 27 Popcorn “Take Orders” sales end Vice-Chair – Program: • Sketch a diagram showing how radio Summer is winding down and it is time 27 Popcorn unit orders due online Mike Roe, 815-529-4572 waves travel locally and around the world to gear up for the Scout Me In in September! 27 Camp Lowden Wood Cut Day and Work Activities and Civic Service: • Draw a chart of the electromagnetic There are materials for fall recruitment and the Day Scouting for Food: Susan Clancy-Kelly spectrum covering 300 kilohertz to 3000 opportunity to request a personalized flyer for 847-516-3782 megahertz your unit. November District Religious Coordinator: Chris • Label the MF, HF, VHF, UHF and The unit flyer should include: 1 Nominations for Silver Beaver due Walneck, 847-565-6846 microwave portions of the spectrum on • Invitation to join Scouting 1 District Committee meeting Woods of Webelos Coordinator: Gail Krec your diagram • Unit number 6 Courier deadline – Internet edition for [email protected], 815-675-6578 • Locate on your chart at least eight radio • Contact phone number for recruitment December 2018 through February 2019 District Dinner Chair: Joseph Kobler services such as AM, FM commercial information events [email protected], 815-527-1386 broadcast, citizens band (CB), television, • Pack meeting date and location 7-9 Popcorn Take Order Delivery (Varies by Awards and Recognition: Ken amateur radio, and public service. • Activity calendar for the year district) Wisniewski, • Draw a block diagram for a radio station • How much fun your unit offers 8 Roundtable [email protected], 847-962-1413 that includes a transceiver, amplifier, 10 Okpik, part 1 Klondike Chair: Matthew Ewertowski, microphone, antenna, and feed line. Be sure you are able to participate on the 15 District Committee meeting matthewewert @yahoo.com, 815-276-7821 • Find Out about three career opportunities “Scout Me In” recruiting event on September 26 Online Popcorn Sale ends Tiger Time Chair: Kristi Miller, in radio. Pick one and find out the 13. Reserve your spot for 7 p.m. at your [email protected] education, training, and experience local school and a drop off your applications Cub Scout Summer Camp: required for this profession. at designated areas for throughout McHenry Christina Bahnsen, 815-245-6303 Welcome to Scouting! area. [email protected] For a list of all requirements for thesse I am excited to say that I am seeing Advancement and Recognition: Now What? merit badges, go to Join Cub Scouting yard signs in many Pierre Langlois, 815-353-1095 October 13, 2018 https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_ neighborhoods throughout Sycamore District Internet Advancement Pack Coordinator: Badge_ReqandRes/Radio.pdf neighborhoods! Thank you for displaying the Leah Beeson, 847-754-4392 Are you a new Scout leader? Do you need https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_ yard signs at your home! Internet Advancement Troop Coordinator: Youth Protection and other training specific to Badge_ReqandRes/Robotics.pdf Please be sure to update your unit Sean Smith, 224-523-4847 your position? Do you know what you really information on the BeAScout.org website. We Life to Eagle Coordinator: got into by volunteering to be a Scout leader? Uniform is field uniform for Boy Scouts will have many Families, looking for packs to Frank Colomer, Jr., 815-276-5214 Welcome to Scouting! Now what? These and Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts, please wear a join! Any questions regarding the update can Camp Promotion and Outdoor Chair: questions and others you might have in your T-Shirt underneath your uniform. There are be directed to Michael Ancheta at michael. Chuck Natoli, 847-312-7765 head about Scouting will be answered at this some activities for the Cub Scouts that could [email protected] or Adam Grant at OA Advisor: Manny Torres, 630-488-8214 brand new training opportunity. get messy. [email protected] Training: John Fiorina, Come out on October 13, from 9:00 a.m. Boy Scouts can be dropped off for the [email protected] to 3:00 p.m. (bring a packed lunch) and take day and picked up at the end. Jennifer Broadfield-Colomer Cub Scout Training, Todd Birkhoff training that will help you become a trained Vice Chair of Membership 815-482-4903, [email protected] and prepared Scouter. Find out how you fit Webelos and AOL Scouts have the option Boy Scout Training, in the community that is Boys Scouts of of having a parent or guardian with them or Wayne Kemp, 847-224-3664 America. Meet current leaders and those in the not but must notate if a parent will or will not Venturing Training: Sarah Breslin same boat as you. We will provide resources be present. Wolves and Bears need a parent or [email protected] and information so that you can enjoy your guardian with them. Youth Protection Training (open) years of Scouting with your sons and their new No siblings unless they are a registered Religious Emblems Commissioner: friends. participant! Doug Tucker, [email protected], Training that will be available: Please bring a bag lunch! lunch will not Hello Sycamore District Scouters! 630-254-0029 Youth Protection Training be provided! Chris Walneck here, your Sycamore Roundtables: Den Leader Specific - Den Leaders from Lion, Space is limited! Register Now! District Religious Emblems Coordinator. Cub Scouts: Gail Krec, 815-675-6578 Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and AOL dens Is your unit participating in the religious [email protected], Cubmaster Specific - Cubmasters For more information, contact emblems program this year? If so, send me an Boy Scouts: Mike Pigliacelli, Committee Chair Specific - Committee Chairs [email protected] email to let me know what program(s) you're [email protected] and Committee Members running. Field Director Charter Organization Representative Training If you would like to, but don't know Dane Boudreau, 815-397-0210 Chartered Organization where to start, contact me for information on [email protected] Questions? [email protected] Represenative how to start the religious emblems program in District Executives your unit! Michael Ancheta, 815-397-0210 Training Here are some helpful links: [email protected] October 11, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. https://www.praypub.org/bsa Adam Grant, 815-397-0210 (at roundtable) Hazardous Weather https://www.scouting.org/awards/religious- [email protected] Training Calling all Chartered Organization awards/ Effective April 30, 2018, new Represenatives! (COR's) direct contact leaders must complete Come and get trained for what your Hope to hear from you soon! Hazardous Weather Training to be responsabilities are! Easy and convenient Yours in Scouting, considered position trained. way to be up to date as to what your role in Chris Walneck Scouting is! District Religious Emblems Coordinator For more information, contact Frank Email: [email protected] Colomer at [email protected] Mobil:847.565.6846 Blackhawk Area Council September 2018 Page 15 White Eagle District Serving Whiteside, Lee, and Ogle Counties in Illinois Web Site: www.BlackhawkScouting.org/WhiteEagle

White Eagle District White Eagle District Boone County Directory Calendar From the Desk All numbers are 815 area code Conservation District August of Bob Sutton, unless otherwise indicated See page 17 for information about programs that are offered. District Executive 27 Online popcorn sale begins Chair: Dan Hawkins, 631-2907 Contact BCCD to schedule your 31 Fall popcorn “show and sell” orders due Vice Chair – Administration (open): own program and date online Nominating Committee Chair: Dave Twining [email protected] September PR Chair: (open) 3 Labor Day, council service center closed Vice Chair – Membership: Bruce Colmark, 4 Courier deadline – Internet edition for 441-1992 October through December events Webelos-to-Scout Transition (open) 1. As Fall is fast approaching and we are 6 District Committee meeting Spring Roundup Chair: Ginger and Darrien Hazardous preparing for our yearly programs, please 8 Venturing Super Weekend Albano, 631-0457 review the The Guide to Safe Scouting to 13 “Scout Me In” council-wide recruiting Vice-Chair – Finance: Weather ensure compliance and most importantly day FOS Community Chair: Mark Zeigler, 713- that we are using good safety practices to 14-16 Religious Retreat 1390 Training ensure the safety and well being of our 14 Popcorn “Show N Sell” delivery FOS Family Chair: Chip Donahue, 626-5905 youth. 15 Popcorn Take Order Sales begin Effective April 30, 2018, new Spring Popcorn Kernel (Whiteside): 22 direct contact leaders must complete Margie Baker, 718-2289, kernelbaker@ 2. Come join us for a fun night of trivia on 28-30 AirCamp Hazardous Weather Training to be September 22 at the American Legion in yahoo.com considered position trained. Spring Popcorn Kernel (Lee & Ogle): Pat Rock Falls. There will also be a dessert October O’Brien, 815-440-2569 auction so bring your checkbook and a good 2 Courier deadline – Printed edition for Vice Chair – Program: appetite. Gathering starts at 6:00 p.m. Cost November through January, 2019, events Don Rastede, 625-3542 is $10 per person. 4 District Committee meeting Boy Scout Activities: For more information contact Linda Larson 11 Roundtable Cub Scout Day Camp: Josh Stone, [email protected] 19-21 – JOTA and JOTI [email protected] 27 Popcorn “Take Orders” sales end Special Events Chair 3. Save the date – Merit Badge Midway is 27 Popcorn unit orders due online Advancement Chair: January 12, 2019, at Sauk Valley College 27 Camp Lowden Wood Cut Day and Work Ray Gruber, 732-6807, rggruber@yahoo. located between Dixon and Sterling. Cost is Day com $25. More information to follow. Religious Programs: Myles Newberry, 209- November 7327, [email protected] White Eagle Cub Scout 4. Good news! White Eagle leads the council in 1 Nominations for Silver Beaver due Scouting for Food: Kate Lehrke service hours. Thank you to every unit that 1 District Committee meeting Day Camp Camping Chair: Thomas Halla, 284-3308 records their service hours regularly. This is 6 Courier deadline – Internet edition for Cub Scout Day Camp – Lowden important because it affects your Journey to December 2018 through February 2019 White Eagle District welcomed more Josh Stone, [email protected] Excellence score not to mention the obvious events than 150 Cub Scouts to its 2018 day camp OA Advisor: Rick Rhoads, 562-4369, – it promotes citizenship in the community 7-9 Popcorn Take Order Delivery (Varies by at Camp Lowden. The theme this year was [email protected]. and teaches our youth to always help other District) “Passport to Adventure.” Campers were OA Chapter Chief: people at all times. 8 Roundtable able to get their passport stamped as they Alan H. So get credit for what you are already doing. 10 Okpik, part 1 visited a variety of program areas, including Training Chair: (open) 26 Online Popcorn Sale ends archery, BB guns, games, crafts, Scout Youth Protection Training: (open) skills, and more. 5. Also thank you to Kate Lehrke for Vice Chair – Venturing: Everyone had fun! We are looking continuing to promote this outstanding Larry Williams, lbwilliams25@comcast. forward to seeing even more campers again program at roundtable and every other net next year! available opportunity. Great job, Kate! District Commissioner: Josh Stone Nancy Johnson [email protected], What Is a Scouter Robert Sutton | Senior District Executive 815-970-3040 P 815.397.0210 F 815.397.7306 Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner: A Scouter is one who knows C 563.607.4640 Josh Stone, [email protected] it’s not about them but about the robert.sutton@scouting Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner youth we serve, who knows it’s Don Rastede [email protected] not about building campfires in the Keith Potter, [email protected] rain and tying square knots but it is Unit Events District Executive: Robert Sutton about sharing leadership skills and [email protected], opportunity with others, who knows Your unit can be featured in the 815-397-0210 that Scouting is not perfect but is a Courier. Send us photos and news of safe environment for youth to learn special events. lifelong skills, who knows we are [email protected] blessed by the opportunity of doing Note – Please do not insert photos our small part to support the Scouting into the body of the e-mail – send as a movement. .jpg attachment.

Roundtables

Come join us at the White Eagle Roundtable every second Thursday of the month starting at 7:00 p.m. We meet at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 421 South Peoria Ave., Dixon, in the lower level.

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Wanchanagi District Serving Winnebago & Boone Counties in Illinois Web Site: www.blackhawkScouting.org/wanchanagi

Wanchanagi District Wanchanagi District Directory Calendar All numbers are 815 area code unless otherwise indicated August

Chairman: Mark Broman 27 Online popcorn sale begins Wanchanagi Roundtable 815-218-5514 31 Fall popcorn “show and sell” orders due (Boone and Winnebago counties) [email protected] online Scouting for Food Vice-Chairman – Administration Each month we hold a roundtable for September Belinda Zezniewski, 654-1449 The Wanchanagi Scouting for Food event unit leaders. It is not just for the Cubmaster 3 Labor Day, council service center closed Religious Emblems Coordinator: will be on Saturday, October 6 ( for distributing or Scoutmaster. It is for all leaders including 4 Courier deadline – Internet edition for MaryAnn Bushaw, 904-4287 door hangers), and Saturday, October 13 (for den leaders, committee members, and all October through December events Webmaster:Belinda Zezniewski, collecting food). assistants. 6 Roundtable 654-1449 We will distribute the door hangers at the The purposes of roundtable are to 8 Venturing Super Weekend [email protected] September roundtable on September 6, 2018. • Provide the skill to do – abilities to make 13 “Scout Me In” council-wide recruiting District Chaplain: Daniel Persinger Chuck Pelman, Don Burrow a successful unit operation. day [email protected] Co-Chairmen • Provide the will to do – helps recharge 14-16 Religious Retreat 815-226-1415 Wanchanagi Scouting for Food our batteries to provide desire to help the Wanchanagi Voice Editor: Beth Costa 14 Popcorn “Show N Sell” delivery youth. [email protected], 815-543- 15 Popcorn Take Order Sales begin 4544 28-30 AirCamp Training Wanchanagi District (Winnebago and Parades: Mark Broman, 218-5514 Boone counties) holds roundtable on the For information on upcoming training, Flag Retirement: Paul Trent, 871-3801 October second Thursday of the month. contact one of the following people. Vice-Chairman – Finance 2 Courier deadline – Printed edition for Roundtable starts at 6:45 p.m. We will Bill Costa - Boy Scout Training FOS Family Campaign November through January, 2019, events continue to have breakout sessions for both 847-454-4171, [email protected] Popcorn: Cliff Chappelle, 4 District Committee and District levels, but we will also add a breakout focusing [email protected] Commissioners meetings on a specific topic. Alice Roby - Cub Scout Training Vice-Chairman – Membership: 6 Scouting for Food door hanger 773-368-5724, [email protected] Fran Waller, 248-2291 distribution Boy Scout Recruiting: 11 Roundtable Webelos-to-Scout Transition: 13 Scouting for Food donation pick-up Larry Swanson, 877-8164 19-21 – JOTA and JOTI Hazardous Vice-Chair – Activities 27 Popcorn “Take Orders” sales end Bill Spivey, 243-0671 27 Popcorn unit orders due online Weather Training : Bill Spivey, 243-0671 27 Camp Lowden Wood Cut Day and Work Day Continuous Fire: Bill Spivey, 243-0671 Effective April 30, 2018, new direct District Dinner: Belinda Zezniewski contact leaders must complete Hazardous November : Laurel Hemmer, Weather Training to be considered 1 Nominations for Silver Beaver due lhemmer@ northpark.edu position trained. Scouting for Food: 1 District Committee and District Don Burrow, 980-9519 Commissioners meetings Chuck Pelman, 608-8822 6 Courier deadline – Internet edition for Patch Designer: Dale Broman, 218-8735 December 2018 through February 2019 Vice-Chair – Advancement events 7-9 Popcorn Take Order Delivery (Varies by Connie Snyder, 234-5417 Webelos Scout Earns Cub Scouting: (open) District) Children aren’t a hundred percent Boy Scouting: Melinda Johnson, 8 Roundtable of our population, but they are a hundred Trophy 397-0210, 10 Okpik, part 1 percent of our future. Special Projects: Ida Bolen, 289-0661, 26 Online Popcorn Sale ends Grady Schmidt, Pack 429 in Cherry [email protected] Valley, a new 4th-grade Webelos Scout, Merit Badges: Ken Mosny, 965-4871 earned a trophy for a grand slam home run, [email protected] with bases loaded, and two outs, hitting the Adult Recognitions: Melinda Johnson ball over the fence and out of the park. He got Vice-Chair – Camping: Eagle Scout Training to keep the ball. Andrew Murray, 815-871-3092 His team is the Blue Devils at the Boys [email protected] All Wanchanagi troops please provide the & Girls Club. Cub Scout Day Camp Program following to the district Eagle chair, Ida Bolen. Congratulations! District Coordinator: Send by email to [email protected] or by Belinda Zezniewski, 654-1449 phone at 815-239-2634. Thank you. Boone County: We are planning training to assist our Roger Wooten, 630-272-1019 Scouts to succeed in their quest to earn the From the Desk of Jared Christine Wooten, 547-9348 Eagle rank. W. Winnebago: Rob Bucey, 985-3221 Carlin, Jimmy Berry, 543-1409 District Director Harlem: Carolyn Wolfe, 494-0508 Program Center: Troop Eagle Alice Roby, 773-368-5724 Order of the Arrow Advisor Advisor/Contact Denny Johnson, 633-6335 Chapter Chief: Dylan B. Troop #______Vice-Chair – Training: Advisor’s Name: ______Hello Scouters! Bill Costa, 513-2455 ______Cub Scouting: Email ______I want to take this opportunity to applaud the amazing efforts of our day camp volunteers Alice Roby, 773-368-5724 Phone: ______this summer! Larry Swanson, 877-8164 The following volunteers were instrumental in the successful planning and implementation Boy Scouting: Gene Barney, 262-7919 Send by email to of our great day camp operations: Youth Protection: [email protected] Lori Dewall - Boone County Camp Director Vice-Chair – Venturing: Lynn O’Donnell - Boone County Program Director Eric Schmidt, 505-1507 Jimmy Berry - Western Winnebago Camp Director Training: Carolyn Wolfe - Harlem Camp Director District Commissioner: Christine Kochanowski - Harlem Program Director Ron Scott, [email protected] Alice Roby - Program Center Camp Director 815-601-7754 Eagle Project Review Tiffany Mlsna - Program Center Program Director Boy Scout Roundtable: Beth Costa For an Eagle project review, please go [email protected], 543-4544 I am blown away by the time and dedication given to the program by these amazing to the district Web site – BlackhawkScouting. Cub Scout Roundtable: individuals! org/wanchanagi. Click on the “Advancement” Christine Kochanowski I also want to thank everyone else who put time and energy into helping our camps be box. Senior District Executive: awesome. Program staff, den walkers, and junior staff are instrumental and helping us ensure that At the Web site Scouts can request a Jared Carlin, 815-397-0210 the camps run smoothly, and every youth has a wonderful time. As a parent, I can guarantee that time / date for a project review. Or they can [email protected] my own Cub Scout enjoyed his day camp experiences email [email protected] to request Thank you everyone! a project review date and time.

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All Cub Scout Adventures are

designed to last 2 hours, except the Webelos’ Adventures, which last 2 ½ hours.

The cost is $4/scout for Boone County residents; $8/scout for

out-of-county residents.

Webelos/Arrow of Light Payment must accompany Meets the adventure registration and is non-refundable. Cub Scout requirements for: All adventures take place at our Into the Wild Nature Center located at Adventures #’s 4 - 8 603 N. Appleton Rd. in Belvidere. Your den will need to Dress to spend time outside and complete one of the wear proper outdoor footwear. remaining requirements. Additional Resources: We have fishing poles available for OR use free of charge. Call our office to Meets the adventure reserve and to check availability. requirements for: We also have several themed Into the Woods backpacks that you can use at no #’s 1 - 3, 5 - 7 charge to help guide your own Roger D. Gustafson Nature Center Your den will need to adventure. See our website for 603 N. Appleton Road more information www.bccdil.org. Belvidere, IL 61008 complete #4 to finish the (815) 547-7935

adventure.

Tiger Scout Adventures Wolf Scout Adventures Bear Scout Adventures Meets the adventure Meets the adventure Meets the adventure requirements for: requirements for: requirements for: Backyard Jungle Paws on the Path Fur, Feathers and Ferns #’s 1, 2, 4, 5 #’s 2 - 8 #’s 1 - 6 Requirement #3 will need to Requirement #1 will need to be Requirement #7 will need to be completed by the den. completed by the den and the be completed by the den and the six Cub Scout Essentials OR six Cub Scout Essentials will need to be brought with. will need to be brought with. Meets the adventure requirements for: Other programs offered: Tigers in the Wild #’s 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 • & Outdoor Safety

• Requirements 1 & 5 will Map & Compass need to be completed by the • Nature Hikes • Night Hikes den.

Contact BCCD by phone to set up your date for your den to attend any of these sessions.

Boy Scouts of America Page 18 September2018 Just Forty Words

Arrowhead District On my honor I will do my best Serving Grant, Lafayette, and Green Counties in Wisconsin To do my duty to God and my country Web Site: www.arrowheadbsa.org and to obey the Scout Law, To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, Arrowhead District Arrowhead District mentally awake, and morally straight. Directory Calendar The Boy Scout Oath is just forty words long, but in those forty words are District Chairman: August encompassed the values and ethical standards Daniel Frommelt, 608-732-8536, 27 Online popcorn sale begins that have molded four generations of boys [email protected] 31 Fall popcorn “show and sell” orders due into a special breed of men—responsible and Vice-Chair Administration: online responsive; capable of leadership yet trained in Dan Bestul, 608-328-8055 cooperation; able to adapt to face the changing Risk Management Representative September Roundtable Date challenges of their times. James Bussan, 608-568-3177 3 Labor Day, council service center closed The unique strength of the Scout ethic is Vice-Chair Finance: Changes 4 Courier deadline – Internet edition for that it remains as relevant today as it was in Dee Woolf, 608-348-7403 October through December events 1910. And, if ever there was a need to develop Family FOS: The September roundtable will 6 District Committee meetings (see note) men who can overcome challenges, it is now. Bruce Small, 815-26-1990 be September 20, same location, the 8 Venturing Super Weekend Our world is changing faster than ever Popcorn Kernel: (Open) week after our council-wide sign up. 13 “Scout Me In” council-wide recruiting before both for good and for bad. The seeds Vice-Chair Membership: Do you best to get any new leaders day of the future are already sown. The Boy James Gerhards, 563-581-2502 to roundtable on the 20. We will be 14-16 Religious Retreat Scouts of America has designed its strategy Boy Scout Membership: (Open) covering training and may other topics 14 Popcorn “Show N Sell” delivery to reach boys of new backgrounds, to develop Cub Scout Membership: (Open) for brand new leaders. 15 Popcorn Take Order Sales begin programs that deal with new realities, and to Life-to-Eagle Transition: (Open) offer each Scout the opportunity to enjoy his 20 Roundtable October will start the regular Webelos-to-Scout Transition: (Open) youth while achieving his greatest potential. 28-30 AirCamp schedule for roundtable with Vice-Chair Program: What the Boy Scouts of America does for Kevin Olson, 608-778-1950 meetings on the second Thursday of October each boy, it does for the man he will become. Advancement: (Open) each month. 2 Courier deadline – Printed edition for In doing so, Scouting makes our communities Eagle Board: November through January, 2019, events better places—today and tomorrow. James Bussan, 608-568-3177 4 District Committee meeting Mike Johansen, 608-723-7077 11 Roundtable Art Whipple, 608-325-5734 Scouting Believes... 13-14 IOLS and BALOO Neil Spurr, 815-777-2166 19-21 JOTA and JOTI Scouting believes that today’s young Camping: (Open) 27 Popcorn “Take Orders” sales end people should have fun. To accomplish this OA Chapter Advisor: 27 Popcorn unit orders due online the BSA offers camping, canoeing, boating, James Connors, 608-325-6495 27 Camp Lowden Wood Cut Day and Work fishing and many other outdoor activities. Platteville Merit Badge Midway: Day Scouts are given a chance to play, laugh, James Bussan, 608-568-3177, mature, and just have fun—things every child [email protected] November deserves. Service Hours: 1 Nominations for Silver Beaver due Scouting believes that all children should Melissa Hoween 1 District Committee meeting have the opportunity for a good future. As a Training: Dennis Nelson, 608-325-7921 6 Courier deadline – Internet edition for Scout, a child learns about ethics, decision- [email protected] December 2018 through February 2019 making, the difference between right and Vice-Chair Venturing: events wrong, and develops the self-esteem to carry Kevin Olson, 608-723-6250 7-9 Popcorn Take Order Delivery (Varies by them through life’s difficult situations. For Uniform Closet: District) that, they are recognized for setting and Jeff Everson, 608-328-4269 IOLS and 8 Roundtable meeting their goals. District Commissioner: Donald Knoblich 10 Okpik, part 1 BALOO Scouting believes that youth should 608-330-2027 26 Online Popcorn Sale ends October 13-14 participate in their community. That’s why [email protected]. Green County Fairgrounds chartered organizations include religious Roundtable Commissioners: Lancaster, Wisconsin organizations, schools, businesses, and civic, Cub Scout: social and fraternal groups. Tara Bauer, Contact Daniel Frommelt at Scouting believes in helping young men Pam Connely [email protected] and women to develop the three principles Boy Scout: Andy Elkins, 608-527-2962 Hazardous for information. that they will need to grow into responsible District Executive: Cost is $25.00 caring adults: strength of character, physical Matt Ohms, 920-723-5999 Weather Training and mental fitness, and the presence of mind [email protected] Effective April 30, 2018, new direct BALOO to make ethical decisions. contact leaders must complete Hazardous The BSA requires that you have at least Scouting believes in young people. Weather Training to be considered one BALOO-trained adult on every Cub Thanks to you for all you do to make the position trained. Scout den or pack overnight outdoor event. Scouting program a reality for young people. That include pack camping and Webelos den overnighters. A BALOO-trained leader should be at A Scouter’s Golden any overnighter regardless of whether it is a pack, district or council event. Opportunity Having at least one BALOO-trained I took a piece of plastic clay adult will make your Cub Scouts’ camping And idly fashioned it one day; experience as awesome as it can be. And as I pressed it, still To complete BALOO, you must first It bent and yielded to my will. complete the online Introduction to BALOO Lifelong Benefits District Committee before taking the practical outdoor “hands on” I came again when days were past; course. That bit of clay was hard at last. of Scouting Meetings My early impress still it bore, ILOS And I could change its form no more. Arrowhead committee meetings are The Introduction to Outdoor Leader The values and skills boys learn in two locations on the first Thursday of the Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands in Scouting last a lifetime. More than You take a piece of living clay month. on the concepts and themes introduced in eight of 10 men (83 percent) who were And gently form it day by day, One will meet at Dan Frommelt’s house Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and Scouts agree that “the values I learned in Molding with your power and art in Platteville, the other at Dan Bestul’s office Varsity Coach Position-Specific Training, and Scouting continue to be very important A young boy’s soft and yielding heart. in Monroe. provides Scouters with the confidence to take to me.” We will video-conference the meetings youth into the outdoors. You come again when days are gone; together. Specifically, this hands-on program gives It is a man you look upon. adult leaders a practical introduction to the Your early impress still it bore, patrol method of a boy-led troop by teaching And you could change him never more. many of the practical outdoor skills they need On Service to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. You are dealing with a boy In addition, the teaching methods, Who must be guided unaware; activities, and games model the variety of The key to success, in any line or Must be shown, but oh so gently, teaching used in effective and engaging How to live both true and fair. endeavor, lies in service. Those who seek Scouting programs fame or fortune by any other route are always disappointed. Pins and badges aren’t our aim. Waite Phillips Character building is our goal. Donor of Philmont Scout Ranch Children aren’t a hundred percent Do no lose your courage now, of our population, but they are a hundred For you are piloting a soul. percent of our future.

Blackhawk Area Council September 2018 Page 19 Wetassa District ScoutReach District Serving Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll in Illinois Serving Youth in Inner-City Rockford Web site -- www.BlackhawkScouting.org/Wetassa Web Site: www.BlackhawkScouting.org/Scoutreach

Wetassa District Wetassa District Directory Calendar ScoutReach District All numbers are 815 area code August Directory unless otherwise indicated 27 Online popcorn sale begins Scoutreach Coordinator District Chairman, Rick Cass, 815-757-7425 31 Fall popcorn “show and sell” orders due Terry Nichols, 397-0210 [email protected] online Program Aides: Vice-Chair – Administration Terry Serrano Lee Kraut, 815-297-8247 September Jared Johnson [email protected] 3 Labor Day, council service center closed Hugh Bisco District Communications/PR Chair (open) 4 Courier deadline – Internet edition for Roger Steder Newsletter, Liz Hollis, 233-4870 October through December events Bobby Bowden District Nominating Committee: 5 District Committee meeting Rich Noble Lee Kraut, 815-297-8247 8 Venturing Super Weekend Dave Keller Gary Erickson 12 Roundtable Lanekahm Phetmyxay Dana Ewers, 541-5322 13 “Scout Me In” council-wide recruiting Nelson Richards District Dinner and Awards day Dan Persinger Laura Welti 14-16 Religious Retreat Vice-Chair – Finance – Gene Nott, 235-4575 14 Popcorn “Show N Sell” delivery FOS, Gene Nott, 235-4575 15 Popcorn Take Order Sales begin Community Campaign (open) 28-30 AirCamp Vice-Chair – Membership: (open) Vice-Chair – Program: October Josh Ehlers, 815-291-6748 2 Courier deadline – Printed edition for [email protected] November through January, 2019, events Activities: (open) 3 District Committee meeting Boy Scout: 10 Roundtable Klondike Derby: 19-21 – JOTA and JOTI Spring Camporee 27 Popcorn “Take Orders” sales end Fall Camporee 27 Popcorn unit orders due online Cub Scout: 27 Camp Lowden Wood Cut Day and Work Fun Day (open) Day Day Camp: Advancement, Liz Hollis, 233-4870 November Life-to-Eagle Seminars: 1 Nominations for Silver Beaver due Liz Hollis, 233-4870 6 Courier deadline – Internet edition for Eagle Project/Boards of Review: Pack 925 at Wat Lao Temple December 2018 through February 2019 Liz Hollis, 233-4870 events Tom Gillespie, 233-3284 7 District Committee meeting Merit Badge Counselors: 7-9 Popcorn Take Order Delivery (Varies by Liz Hollis, 233-4870 District) Camping, Bob Boyer, 369-2834 10 Okpik, part 1 OA Advisor, David Hanson, 541-1801 14 Roundtable Scouting for Food (open) 26 Online Popcorn Sale ends Training : (open) Boy Scout – Cub Scout – Venturing – Religious Emblems – Jim Clay, 970-443-2997 Vice-Chair – Venturing and Exploring Joe Shippy, 266-0649 District Commissioner Jim Clay, 970-443-2997 Roundtable Commissioners Boy Scout – Rick Cass, 757-7424 Cub Scout – Roundtables District Executive: Matt Ohms 920-723-5999 Roundtables are held on the second [email protected] Wednesday of the month at Bethany United 815-397-0210 Church of Christ, Freeport, at 7 p.m.

Unit Events District Committee Your unit can be featured in the Courier. Send us photos and news of Meeting special events. First Wednesday of each month [email protected] Bethany United Church of Christ Note – Please do not insert photos 2341 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport into the body of the e-mail – send as a Beginning at 7 p.m. .jpg attachment.

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Effective April 30, 2018, new direct contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained. Invest in Youth “If you want to have a better world, we have to invest in its future -- and the future of the world is children.” Pele, Brazilian soccer star A boy carries out suggestions more wholeheartedly when he understands their aim.” Lord Baden-Powell

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The Blackhawk Courier BOY ScoutS OF AMERICA Page 20 September 2018 Serving Chartered Organizations “The Blackhawk Courier” is published in Northern Illinois and Southwest Wisconsin bi-monthly by the Blackhawk­ Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2820 McFarland Road, Rockford IL 61107, and is sent to all households of registered Scouters in the council. Editor: Mary Anne Rounds Fall 2018 Popcorn Sale Important Dates to Remember

Fundraising is an important part of Scouting. It not only provides the necessary funds for your families and units to participate, but it also can help the local council Council Calendar Deadlines fund camp projects, programs, provide insurance, and much more! We sincerely hope your unit will consider being a part of one or all of the council fundraisers listed below for the 2018-19 season. Not only does it help ALL Scouting, August November September 4, 2018 but it creates brand recognition and understanding by the public at large that is 27 Online popcorn sale begins 1 Nominations for Silver Beaver due for October Internet Courier supported with marketing efforts from the council. 31 Fall popcorn “show and sell” orders due 6 Courier deadline – Internet edition Here are the 2018-19 product sales with dates at-a-glance: online for December 2018 through February 2019 events October 2, 2018 7-9 Popcorn Take Order Delivery (Varies September by District) for November 2018 3 Labor Day, council service center closed Membership 10 Okpik, part 1 Printed Courier 4 Courier deadline – Internet edition for 26 Online Popcorn Sale ends October through December events “Fall Sign-up is going to be here quicker than we 8 Rockford Sporting Clays know. It will be very important to attend Fall Scout Me 8 Venturing Super Weekend In Training for this upcoming fall recruiting season. There 13 “Scout Me In” council-wide recruiting day will at a lot of new information and new avenues to get 14-16 Religious Retreat more youth and families into our Scouting programs. 14 Popcorn “Show N Sell” delivery We have the opportunity to sign up the whole family 15 McHenry Sporting Clays for Cub Scouts this fall, and we all know that we will need 15 Popcorn Take Order Sales begin more volunteers/ parents to help. The most successful way 22-23 Wood Badge, weekend 2 to increase our help, it by signing up their child first. Popcorn is what our Scouts are known for selling. The Fall sale is the largest 28-30 AirCamp Boys’ Life Resources council and unit fundraiser with $1.2 M units of popcorn sold, on average, for the Fall This year’s theme is “Scout Me In.” Supplies for fall sale. Units can choose a cash and prize option for 30% commission on sales, or a 35% sign up are available for pick up. Yard signs, posters, flyer The­ September issue of Boys’ Life cash only option. October orders, parent guides and more are available. In 2017, the Fall sale returned more than $400,000 to Scout families and groups 2 Courier deadline – Printed edition for magazine will feature the following Our council-wide sign-up night will be September themes: and an additional $400,000 to the local council. These funds are vital to help our council November through January, 2019, events 13th at 7:00 at your local Elementary School. Please develop programs, provide insurance, complete camp maintenance and projects, and Cub Scouts – Scout Law – Courteous 13 Rockford Ice Hogs Scout Night begin making plans to have volunteers from your pack at much more. 18 Council Executive Board meeting Boy Scouts – Orienteering Table of Contents the school. It is important to have a Scouting presence at In addition, Scouts can earn prizes through the National Prize Mania program and 19-21 Adult training for all positions, Camp school open houses, community festivals, parades – you through local council prize contests throughout the sale. The October issue of Boys’ Life magazine Sycamore District ...... 14 Lowden name it – but we also need to make plans for September The list of upcoming popcorn dates and more information can be found and will feature the following themes: Wanchanagi District ...... 16-17 19-21 – JOTA and JOTI 13th as well. posted at www.blackhawkscouting.org/popcorn 20 STEM Day Cub Scouts / Scout Law – Thrifty White Eagle District ...... 15 27 Popcorn “Take Orders” sales end Boy Scouts – Soccer Wetassa District ...... 19 27 Popcorn unit orders due online Arrowhead District ...... 18 27 Camp Lowden Wood Cut Day and Work The November issue of Boys’ Life magazine Scoutreach District ...... 19 Day will feature the following themes: Cub Scouts / Scout Law – Reverent Boy Scouts – COPE