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District Contacts
Welcome to Three Fires Council. The Council is divided up into 12 Districts.
For district information, click on the district link in the table at the bottom of this page.
If you are unsure of what district you are looking for, clicking on any part of this council map will bring you to the corresponding district page for that area.
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South, Central, & Northern DeKalb County, as well as Maple Park and Burlington School Districts
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Elgin, South Elgin, and Hampshire
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Addison, Bensenville, Bloomingdale Carol Stream, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park (east), Itasca, Keeneyville, Medinah, Roselle, & Wood Dale
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Kendall & Southern DeKalb County, & portions of Kaneland School District 302
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Baldmound, Batavia, Geneva, LaFox, Lily Lake, Mooseheart, St Charles, Valley View, & Wayne
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School District 25 of Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton, & Winfield
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Berkeley, Elmhurst, Hillside, Lombard, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, & Villa Park
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Marywood, Moecherville, Scraper, North Aurora, & Aurora School Districts #129 & #131
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Naperville's Indian Prairie School District # 204
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Lisle, Woodridge, & Naperville School District 203
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U-46: Carol Stream, Bartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park; & D300: East and West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow & Carpentersville
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DISTRICT COMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER NEWS
As pack and troop leaders, you may be hearing from a few of several of our district level volunteers who have stepped into new roles.
Kevin Wills is our new Membership Chair. Kevin may be calling unit leaders to introduce himself and tell you how he can help you increase and retain scouts in your units. He will also share important resources with you. If you have any membership questions, send Kevin an email and he will get back to you asap.
Dennis Baumgartner is also a member of our Membership Committee. He has taken on the role of Webelos to Scout Transition Chair. Dennis is working hard to contact all of our Webelos Dens to help make sure that our Webelos know their options when it comes to crossing into Boy Scouts.
John Gondos has recently taken on the role of Friends of Scouting Family Coordinator. John will be calling to schedule your Friends of Scouting presentation dates. He will also be looking for individuals within your unit that have a great scouting story and feel very passionate about the scouting program.
 You have been Cubmaster or Scoutmaster or Committee Chair, but now your son has bridged out or aged out of the unit. What do you do now? You love being part of the unit, but you know it's important to step aside and let the parents of active Scouts fill those leadership roles. Yet you possess the knowledge base that your unit needs to succeed. Your next job should be Unit Commissioner. The Unit Commissioner serves as friend, representative, doctor, teacher, and counselor. He assists the unit and the chartered organization with the things he's learned from experience: rechartering. running ceremonies, outing planning, training boys and leaders, organizing, recruiting, and more. Take the next step. Become a Unit Commissioner and mentor a unit. Help keep it strong, healthy, happy, rechartered on time, and successful as a Centennial Quality Unit. If this sounds interesting, contact District Commissioner Troy Fleener at
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ROUNDTABLE NEWS
Please mark your calendars to join us for September's Roundtable! Location is James Pate Phillip State Park in Bartlett at 7:30 on the second Thursday of each month.
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Membership News
Let's have a great fall roundup for our packs!
Give Kevin Wills a call at (630) 289-4358 or contact me via the Chippewa Membership email to schedule your spring roundup. I can help you request flyers and other materials to make sure your round up is a success!
Also, plan on having an information table at your school's Open House or Back to School Night!
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 CUB SCOUT LEADER TRAININGS
September 14th, Pack Trainer Training -- Cabelas, 6:30pm -9:00pm, Cost $5
October 16th, 2010, Cub Leader Training -- Grace Lutheran Church in Streamwood, 8:30am -4:30pm, Cost $17 (includes lunch).
All Leaders must now have completed Youth Protection Training before they register for a postion. If you would like trainers to come to your unit to provide Youth Protection Training, please contact Chuck Molenda.
All Day training includes Fast Start, Youth Protection, This is Scouting, Cub Leader Specific.
If you have questions, or want to register, call Chuck Molenda at 847-426-5193.
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ORDER OF THE ARROW NEWS
The Order of the Arrow
Scouting’s National Honor Society
For more than 90 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.
Mission
The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.
Purpose
As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:
- Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.
- Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.
- Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
- Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
History
The Order of the Arrow was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934. In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. In 1998, the Order of the Arrow became recognized as Scouting's National Honor Society when it expanded its reach beyond camping to include broader service to Scouting and the community.
Membership
The OA has more than 170,000 active members located in lodges affiliated with over 295 BSA local councils.
Eligibility
The Order of the Arrow membership requirements are:
- Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
- After registration with a troop or team, have experienced 15 days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The 15 days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps.
- Youth must be under the age of 21, hold the BSA First Class rank or higher, and following approval by the Scoutmaster or Varsity team Coach, be elected by the youth members of their troop or team.
- Adults (age 21 or older) who are registered in the BSA and meet the camping requirements may be selected following nomination to the lodge adult selection committee. Adult selection is based on their ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and is not for recognition of service, including current or prior positions. Selected adults must be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities, and must provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge.
Induction
The induction ceremony, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. During the experience, candidates maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The entire experience is designed to teach significant values. All candidates for membership must complete the Ordeal.
Brotherhood Membership
After 10 months of service as an Ordeal member and fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order.
Vigil Honor
After two years of exceptional service as a Brotherhood member, and with the approval of the national Order of the Arrow committee, a Scout or Scouter may be recognized with the Vigil Honor for their distinguished contributions to their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp. This honor is bestowed by special selection and is limited to one person for every 50 members registered with the lodge each year.
Lodges
An OA lodge helps the local Boy Scout council provide a quality Scouting program through recognition of Scouting spirit and performance, development of youth leadership and service, promotion of Scout camping and outdoor programs, and enhancement of membership tenure. Every Boy Scout council is encouraged to have an Order of the Arrow lodge. Each lodge operates under a charter granted by the National Council, BSA, and must apply annually for its renewal. The Boy Scouts of America will grant a charter to only one lodge per council.
Sections
An Order of the Arrow section consists of lodges within a geographic area of the region. Once every year, representatives of lodges in the section come together for a conclave to share in fellowship, skills, and training. In addition, the section creates a monitoring/mentoring relationship with its lodges, provides leadership development opportunities, fosters understanding and adherence to national OA policies and procedures, and coordinates OA administrative and program functions. A section is lead by three elected youth officers, the section chief, section vice chief, and section secretary, who are advised by an adult section adviser and professional section staff adviser.
Each year the approximately fifty elected section chiefs are invited to a national planning meeting in Dallas, TX. The section chiefs form the conference committee for a national Order of the Arrow event, such as the national Order of the Arrow conference, which is held under the guidance of the national Order of the Arrow committee.
Region Leadership
The region chief is the youth leader elected annually by the section chiefs in his region. This election is held in conjunction with the annual national planning meeting. The region Order of the Arrow chairman is an adult adviser appointed by the region director. The professional adviser for the region is assigned by the region director.
National Leadership
The national chief and vice chief are Arrowmen elected to one-year terms by the section chiefs during the annual national planning meeting. They serve as members of the national Order of the Arrow committee, providing the opinion of youth Arrowmen on national OA policy. They also serve as the presiding officers for the national OA event. They are advised in their responsibilities by the national OA committee chairman and the Order of the Arrow team leader. The national OA committee chairman is appointed annually by the vice president/chairman of the national Outdoor Adventures Group. The professional adviser is the Order of the Arrow team leader, a national professional Scouter.
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THUNDERBIRD DISTRICT
 TIME SENSITIVE NEWS:
YOUTH PROTECTION UPDATE: Changes to the BSA’s Youth Protection Training Policies - Effective June 1, 2010 - Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA. To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies: Effective June 1, 2010: Youth Protection Training is required for all registered volunteers. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection Training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be re-registered.
This training is designed to provide all leaders and volunteers with proper information to create the safest environment possible for the Scouts in our program. Online training for youth protection is available 24/7 and can be completed through the National BSA Online Learning Center— MyScouting. To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the BSA and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the information available in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to Youth Protection at Scouting.org.
DISTRICT CHAIR'S CORNER:
Enjoy the Summer! - Tim Seeden, Thunderbird District Chairman
ROUNDTABLES
THUNDERBIRD ROUNDTABLES: Thunderbird Roundtables take a break for June & July, so there will be no meetings during these two months! Enjoy your summer & join us on Thursday August 12th for our Cast Iron Chef Roundtable which will be held at Von Oven Scout Reservation on West Street in Naperville. Coals will be ready at 6:30pm & our theme is "Where's the Beef"!
ACTIVITIES NEWS
SCOUT SPORTING EVENTS: Lots of Sporting events are planned. Make sure that you check out the Sports Page of the Three Fires Council Sports Page. Teams like the Chicago Storm, Rush, NIU Huskies, Kane County Cougars, Milwaukee Bucks plus many more, have Scout Days. You can get tickets to attend these games & participate in lots of great special activities. Don’t miss out on the FUN!
2010 FALL RANCH-O-REE: Dates: October 22-24, 2010 - Location: Scout Adventure Camp, Rochelle
Scouting Back to the Future - A THIS YEAR ONLY Special Fall Camporee! Get it on your Troop Activity Calendar today. This event is for Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews. Boy Scout troops may bring a Webelos unit. The Webelos program will be different. We also plan to offer the activities and partials (possibly "fulls") for two of the "This Year Only" merit badges. We also need some staff to work with us well ahead of time to get prepared for some very special THIS YEAR ONLY events. To volunteer, please contact Fred Turek,
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. Don't miss this one!!
SCOUTING FOR FOOD 2011: In February of the last eight years (2003-2010), Thunderbird District Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Varsity Crews collected food and other non-perishable supplies to donate to local food pantries. We invite all Thunderbird District Packs, Troops, and Crews to participate in Scouting for Food 2011. Half of the District’s units participated in 2010 – can we exceed that this year? If your unit is interested or you have questions, please contact me
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. Thanks! Kevin Doyle
ADVANCEMENT NEWS
HISTORIC MERIT BADGES: Counselors Needed!!! The Pathfinding, Carpentry, Signaling, and Tracking merit badges have apparently been released for 1/1/10-12/31/10 to celebrate 100 years of scouting. Historical merit badges help Boy Scouts celebrate Scouting’s past.
In honor of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary, today’s generation of Scouts will get the unique opportunity to experience some of the activities their predecessors enjoyed. That’s possible thanks to the BSA’s new Historical Merit Badge Program, a set of four discontinued merit badges that today’s Scouts can earn. Boys can earn any or all of these merit badges:
1. Signaling: First offered in 1910 and discontinued in 1992.
2. Tracking: First offered in 1911 and discontinued in 1952.
3. Pathfinding: First offered in 1911 and discontinued in 1952.
4. Carpentry: First offered in 1911 and discontinued in 1952.
EARN SPECIAL 100TH ANNIVERSARY AWARDS: A Year of Celebration – A Century of Making a Difference is an awards program developed specially for the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. There are five awards, each based on one of the five core values of the Boy Scouts of America: one for Leadership, Achievement, Community Service, Character and the Outdoors. The award is a uniquely designed patch of the 100th Anniversary emblem with slots to hold special award markers for each pillar of the program. Individuals will be able to display all earned awards at the same time on their uniforms by attaching award markers to the patch.
Each award has different requirements depending upon age. Cub Scouts have a set of requirements, as do Boy Scouts, Venturers, adult volunteers and alumni. Yes, even adults can earn awards for a change. There are five requirements for each age group for each award. All you have to do is accomplish at least three of the five requirements to earn the award. You may want to do all five requirements, but three is all that you’ll need to qualify for the award. Awards may be earned from September 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010. This program is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Scouting alumni. This program provides every Scout, leader and alumnus a fun and meaningful way to participate in the 100th Anniversary.
CAMPING CORNER
CAMP FREELAND LESLIE NEWS: On-Line Payment is now available for those Webelos, Troops Teams & Crews attending Camp Freeland Leslie Boy Scout Camp & Webelos Resident Adventure Camp this summer. Please click on the appropriate link below to make your total or installment payments for your Scouts. You may return to this system as often as you need to, as you add Scouts going to camp. If you have not yet registered to attend CFL & wish to reserve a spot, please contact Pete Dillenburg to select your session or campsite BEFORE using this payment system.
Online Merit Badge sign up has begun for Scouts attending the 6 weeks of CFL Boy Scout summer camp. See the CFL website for details.
CFL OPEN HOUSE:
Does Your Troop want to Camp at CFL for FREE? Try our CFL Open House!
Where: Camp Freeland Leslie, Oxford Wisconsin
Date: August 20-22, 2010 - Come for the day (Saturday) or the weekend!
Cost: No charge for tent camping (this weekend only). Your Troop provides its own transportation, camping equipment and food.
Who: All Troops – Three Fires Council Troops and out of council Troops!
Has your Troop ever been to beautiful Camp Freeland Leslie (CFL)? Or perhaps it has been a number of years since you have been to Camp Freeland Leslie. You can come up for the day on Saturday, with your leaders and SPL or bring your whole Troop for a relaxing weekend to explore the facilities and beauty of camp. Come up for the camp tour on Saturday (starts at 10 AM) or feel free to camp with your unit Friday and/or Saturday nights. Refreshments, a brief overview of our summer camp program will be offered on Saturday morning, followed by tours of camp. Otherwise enjoy the camp setting and plan your own program for the weekend. Program areas will be open for use Saturday and enjoy a Saturday night campfire.
Space is limited so call today to reserve your spot. Let us know the approximate number of campers you will be bringing and if you will be camping or just visiting on Saturday.
Open House Reservation Form - And Information Flier
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
FALL TIGER & CUB CAMPOUT: Thank you to all who held Spring Roundups. We especially appreciate your diligence in following up with interested parents and reporting the results.
The Three Fires Council is holding its first Cub Fall Campout for those boys and a parent new to Scouting in 2010. It is being held in each District on September 24 & 25. Our District (Thunderbird) is teaming up with nearby Indian Prairie District to hold it at Von Oven.
While summer has only started, the September 24 & 25 Fall Campout for new Cub Scouts will be here before we know it. Outdoor camping is one of the big reasons boys want to be Scouts. Please be sure to schedule your Fall Roundup at least one week prior to September 24, so new Scouts will have time to make plans to attend the Campout.
If you have any questions on this new program contact Pauline Paulus at
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TRAINING CORNER
NEED TRAINING? See the Council Training Calendar for your training needs. There should be a course to meet your busy schedule as well as everyone else in your unit! Courses are being added each month, so check out the Three Fires Council Training Page to find one that meets your needs, or click on the training page on our T-Bird site to download the local registration forms! BE TRAINED!
TRAINING EVENTS & FLIERS: Need Training? This is just a small selection! BE TRAINED
- SM/ASM Specific Training - Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897
- BALOO Training - Sat, Sept 11, 2010 - 8am - 4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville - John Lansing - 630-416-1897
- Cub Leader Specific - Sat, Sept 18, 10 - 8:30am-12 noon - St. John's Episcopal Church, 750 Aurora Ave, Naperville - Jennifer Griffin 630-848-0136
- Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders - Sept 27 & Oct 1-2, 2010 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-629-3850
- Outdoor Leader Skills - Sept 27 & Oct 1-3, 2010 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin - Sherry Herzog - 630-629-3850
- Training Academy - November 13, 2010 - TBA - Phil Hilliard, 2010 Chair
- OKPIK Cold Weather Camping - Nov 18, 2010 , Dec 11, 2010 & Jan 14-15, 2011 - Dave Daly
- Wood Badge - 2011 Course C-38-10 FLIER- Apr 8-10, & May 13-15, 2011 - Camp Big Timber, Elgin, IL - Deb Brown, Course Director
- Wilderness First Aid Training - A list of Providers who offer this course
TRAINING ACADEMY 2010: Do you have a particular Scout skill at which you excel, do you have a knack for getting through to groups during instruction? Would you like to pass on that knowledge to a pack, troop,crew or explorer group? consider using your particular set of skills at the 2010 Training Academy on November 13th. We are looking for new classes and new instructors. The Training Academy committee would like to hear your idea for a class! Please email your name, unit type, number, district name and your position within the unit as well as a basic outline for the class you would like to teach and how many of the 5 sessions that are 50 minutes each you would like to teach it to.Please contact Loree Thompson at
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or call 630-551-4394. We need all submissions before July 15th to be considered for the 2010 Training Academy. We will get back to you shortly after this, as class lists and descriptions need to be posted on line by August 15th.
OA CHAPTER NEWS
THANKS TO THOSE TROOPS WHO HELPED THE STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE: May was the postal food drive in Naperville. The Thunderbird Chapter had Scouts from the following troops: Troop 107, Troop 133, Troop 505, Troop 507, Troop 133, Troop 501, Troop 222, & Troop 510. We had 70 hours of service today. Thank you so much for your cheerful service! Graham Johnson
NOTE FROM LOVES & FISHES: Dear Friends, Thank you all for your outstanding efforts this past Saturday with our Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. I know people were disappointed that we did not collect as much as we had last year, but we must look at this as “the glass half full,” and that we have raised over 31,000 pounds of food that we did not have before for people in need. That is wonderful work! We have also raised considerable awareness in the community that hungers exists, and that we need everyone to be a part of the solution to end it. Loaves & Fishes is deeply grateful for your steadfast support of this food drive. You are all awesome, great friends to the pantry and to the many people served through your generosity. Warm regards, Charles
Read the PRESS RELEASE
Charles P. McLimans - Executive Director - Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA!
Indian Prairie District
District Chair: Brad Fresh
District Commissioner: Hector Colon
District Executive: Michael Landmeier
Please Visit us at : http://www.indianprairie.org/
Up and Coming Events:
Three Fires Council Popcorn Kickoff- Saturday, August 14th, 2010 (9am Community Christian Church Naperville)
Membership Kick off August 23rd,2010 7pm - Community Christian Church, (Ogden & Rickert, 1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville 60540)
Popcorn Makeup training August 24, 2010 7:30 Pm at Faith United Methodist Church in Lisle (5395 Westview ln, Lisle Il)
Round Table/Kickoff/Commissioners meeting September 14,2010 At the LDS Church 1411 95th Street Naperville
Cub Scout Fall Family Campout September 24,25, 2010 at Von Oven Scout Reservation
Webelos Open House at Von Oven Scout Reservation September 26,2010
District Camporee October 15-17, 2010 at Morris Rainbow Council Camp Morris Il
POPCORN!!!!!!
August 14th – Popcorn Kick Off
August 16th to 31st – Additional Popcorn Training
September 1st – Popcorn orders due
September 1st – Popcorn sale begins
September 14th to 17th – Pre order home delivery
September 18th – Pre order distribution
November 6th – SUPER SATURDAY
November 18th to 19th – Final order home delivery
November 20th – Final order distribution
District Recorgnition:
I"d like to thank all the volunteers that came out to the Popcorn Kickoff and Training on August 14,2010. Council wide we had over 200 volunteers in attendance. As a district we have 95% participation in the kickoff, Great job. Lets make the 2010 popcorn sale a great success.
Membership Recruitment:
The Summer is almost over and school will be starting soon. That being said, please start considering when your pack, troop, and crew will be holding their fall roundup. As access to schools for boy talks and flyering continues to decrease, we will have to continue to be inventive and proactive to help reach each and every youth providing them with the opportunity to join and enjoy the wonderful world of Scouting. The first step in achieving this is for each pack, troop, crew, and team to have a membership coordinator or chairman to help direct the units recruitment efforts. Please plan on having a unit representative at the August Membership Kickoff. Please start planning now and I look forward to helping each and every one of you have a successful recruitment this fall.please contact Michael Landmeier at 630-797-4630 or
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or William Pingel at
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Popcorn Sale
As School starts and the new year of scouting takes shape. please keep in mind the importance of funding a full year of Scouting. The Council Fall Popcorn Sale is an easy and time tested method to help raise funds for the Scouting Program. If your unit currently does not participate please keep the sale in mind and help to support the Scouting program.
IMPORTANT CHANGES!!!!!
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Recently, the Boy Scouts of America announced important changes to its Youth Protection policies. The purpose of these changes is to increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting.
Effective June 1, 2010:
- Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position.
- New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
- Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the Parent's Guide in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx.
Questions and Answers
Q1: When does the change go into effect?
A1: As of June 1, 2010, all registered adult volunteers--no matter what their position entails--must complete Youth Protection training prior to beginning their volunteer service.
Q2: Why a new training policy on such short notice?
A2: Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the Boy Scouts of America. It is important to implement this training at all levels of the organization. The BSA is always reevaluating and reassessing its policies to ensure the safest youth program and the best training are offered. The BSA's Youth Protection training has been in existence long enough for it to be understood and accepted as a mandated training for all registered BSA adult volunteers.
Q3: What is the deadline to meet the new Youth Protection training standard?
A3: All registered leaders should take or renew their Youth Protection training so that it is current as of today. A unit will not be able to recharter without its key registered adults being up-to-date on their Youth Protection training. No individual leader will be able to register without being up-to-date on his or her Youth Protection training.
Q4: Is there a grace period to get all adults trained?
A4: No. If a leader's Youth Protection training is not current, the volunteer must take or renew this training immediately. Every effort should be taken so that all adults involved in Scouting have a current certificate of completion of the Youth Protection training.
Q5: Will the system be able to handle the overload of people taking training at the last minute?
A5: The system platform that houses e-learning is expected to be able to handle
the high volume.
Q6: Does "all volunteers" mean all volunteers -- even board members and council presidents?
A6: Yes. The goal is to have all registered volunteers Youth Protection-trained. This is an important statement for the Boy Scouts of America as a youth organization and reinforces the BSA's commitment to the well-being of all youth members and volunteers.
Q7: I am sure I know all there is to know about youth protection. Can I "test out" by only taking the Youth Protection online quiz?
A7: No. You must complete the entire online training in order for your Youth Protection certificate to be valid. This ensures you receive the latest information on BSA Youth Protection.
Important: Please note that the quiz has been removed from the e-Learning Center because the content did not reflect the new changes in Youth Protection policy.
Q8: Does the executive officer (institutional head) of a unit need to take Youth Protection training?
A8: If the executive officer is not a registered leader, he or she is not required to complete Youth Protection training, although it is strongly recommended. If the executive officer is a registered member of the BSA, then he or she must complete Youth Protection training.
Q9: I am a Tiger Cub adult partner and ScoutParent. Do I need to take Youth Protection training?
A9: The Tiger Cub adult partner and ScoutParent designations are not registered adult positions; therefore, mandatory Youth Protection training is not required. It is strongly recommended, however, that all adults involved in Scouting take Youth Protection training. All registered adults are required to take Youth Protection training.
Q10: I am an Explorer post Advisor. Does this new policy apply to me?
A10: Yes. All registered adults are required to take Youth Protection training.
Q11: The new policy indicates that a Youth Protection certificate of completion must be submitted "at the time of application." What does that mean?
A11: A BSA application should be collected from a prospective leader only with the fully completed form, with a copy of the individual's Youth Protection certificate of completion. Both documents should be submitted together to the council service center.
Q12: Do leaders need to wait until they have final clearance on the background check to meet with youth?
A12: No. As long as their application is fully completed, submitted to the council service center, and approved, their fee is paid, and their Youth Protection training has been received by and acknowledged by the council, they will be able to interact with youth members while the criminal background check (CBC) is still pending.
Q13: Do merit badge counselors need to take Youth Protection training?
A13: Yes. A merit badge counselor is a registered volunteer position.
Q14: Can units that have some adult leaders who have not completed Youth Protection training be rechartered?
A14: In order for a unit to be rechartered, it must have all the required positions filled with Youth Protection-trained adults. Adults who do not have current (within the past two years) Youth Protection training will not be reregistered.
Q15: Will the new adult applications have this information?
A15: Yes. All new applications will reflect these changes.
Q16: Can a council or district organize Youth Protection group training for its adults?
A16: Yes. It is encouraged that adults take the training via the online module, but the instructor-led model is still acceptable as long as the most current version of the Youth Protection DVD (item No. 610327 or 36121) is used and the end-of-course quiz is proctored by the trainer at the end of the training session. Reminder: It is critical that training completion certificates be issued after successful completion and that a formal training record roster be submitted to the council registrar so proper credit can be recorded in the profiles of each participant.
Q17: Will both the regular and Venturing leader versions of Youth Protection training meet the requirement?
A17: Yes, as long as the most current versions of the DVDs are used for group training. The online version is the preferred method, as it allows for those taking the training to get one-on-one training and take all the time they need for review. The individual is issued an immediate certificate of completion, which allows for the updating of the volunteer's ScoutNet record.
Q18: If a person is not a registered leader, how can he or she log in and take the Youth Protection training?
A18: A person does not have to be a registered volunteer to take Youth Protection training. To take the training, log in to myscouting.org and click on create an account. After you have confirmed your new myscouting account user name and password, log in to myscouting.org and click on e-training to begin the Youth Protection training. Upon completion, print a certificate to submit with a completed adult leader application to the unit leader or your local council representative for processing. Remember to keep a copy for your records.
Once the application is approved, the new leader will receive his or her membership card with their member ID. It is important that new members log back in to myscouting.org and update their profile with this member ID to receive credit for completing this and any other training.
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Boy Scout Open House
Attention All First and Second Year Webelos!
You are invited to the annual Indian Prairie Boy Scout Open House!
When: Sunday September 26, 2010
Time: Join us anytime between 1 pm and 4 pm
Where: Von Oven Scout Reservation (701 S. West Street, Naperville (on the west side of the street between Sportsman’s Parkto the south and the soccer fields on the north, and kitty corner to Naperville Central High; also locatedbetween Hillside and Martin Ave.) Look for the chain link fence.
Why: This is an excellent opportunity for you to check out all of the great Troops Indian Prairie has to offer! Meet the Scoutmasters and Scouts from various Troops, find out when they meet and activities they have planned. Many will be cooking and teaching Scout skills as well. This is your first step in the Troop selection process.
Contact Michael Landmeier, Indian Prairie District Executive at 630-797-4630 or via email at
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with any questions.
 Centennial Challenge
2010 Friends of Scouting
Help your District raise $10,000 with 100 gifts for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. This opportunity will help your District’s Friends of Scouting Campaign as well as raise much needed funds to support Scouting during our 100th Anniversary. The Boy Scouts of America’s 100th Anniversary represents much more than a date on the calendar. It is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tell the entire Scouting in America story—to celebrate our rich heritage and to instill a deeper appreciation for the important role Scouting will play in shaping our country’s future. With our Centennial Community Donor Challenge we are seeking out businesses in the community to become a part of history as we celebrate 100 years of Scouting.
Anyone who participates in the Centennial Challenge with a new gift of $100 or more will have their name or company name placed on a banner which will be displayed at our 100th Anniversary Celebration. This event is open to Scouter’s and the community at Cantigny Park on May 15th. What better way to support Scouting and the community and be a part of history.
We encourage you to work with your District Team to prospect and secure 5 new gifts in support of the Centennial Challenge (You can use the prospecting form). The purpose of this opportunity is to raise new money which will be used to support scouting programs in your community. With your help we can raise money for a worthy cause and celebrate 100 years of Scouting.
Family Friends of Scouting supporters can join our Centennial Challenge as well. If a current donor pledges $100 over last year’s contribution, they too can become a part of history and have their name added to our Centennial Challenge Banner. Donors can be billed and spread their gift into payments. Larger new gifts over $100 will help your District reach its goal faster. Encourage all donors to check with their company’s human resources department about matching gifts and double the impact they have on Scouting!
Each district that raises $10,000 in new contributions for the Centennial Challenge will also have their district name added to the banner. Show your district pride by having your district name on our banner during this once in a lifetime opportunity, our 100th Anniversary.
Are you interested in participating in the Centennial Challenge? Do you know of a local business that may be interested in participating in the Centennial Challenge? Please contact Michael Landmeier at (630) 797-4630 or
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100th Anniversary Scout-O-Rama & Camporall
“Celebrating the Adventure ~ Continuing the Journey”
(Rain or Shine)
Camporall and Scout-O-Rama were a great Success!!!!!! Thank you to all that participated and helped Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting!
 Webelos to Scout Transition
One of Scouting’s greatest responsibilities for our troops is to make the next level of Scouting readily available for a young man once he meets the joining requirements. Boy Scout troops should assign an assistant Scoutmaster or a troop committee member to be responsible for new Scouts, which would include developing a relationship with the Cubmaster and the Webelos den leaders. This person serves as a resource during Webelos overnight activities and builds enthusiasm among boys and their parents for the exciting challenges that lie ahead in Boy Scouting. Council and District Events are a wonderful place to develope relationships with Cub Scout packs and the Scouters themselves. Make use of every opportunity to show and explain what Scouting is about and all the fun you can have through it. As the summer goes on and transitions into the fall I ask that everyone remember, you can join scouting at any point during the year.
Training Academy 2010!!!!
The 2010 Training Academy will take place on Nov. 13,2010
Training: Fast Start Training
All new leaders can use a wonderful tool provided to them called fast start training. It is on the district website and can be utilized for a quick and easy way to help new leaders in their positions.Youth Protection trains leaders and adult volunteers must take our Youth Protection Training. The program is designed to give you all the information about program safety and keeping our kids safe. The training is found online and can be done at anytime. It can be found on the National BSA website and click My Scouting on the top. Sign up is free and other training materials can be found under the e-learning portion of the website as well.For more information on Training and future events please visit the district and council webpages on training by clicking the link below.http://threefirescouncil.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=69 NEW LEADERSHIP For all leaders.
 Finance: 2010 FOS Campaign:
GOAL: $99,000
TO DATE: $83,927
It's a new year. A Centennial Year. Lets make this year wonderful and support Scouting. I'd like to recognize each and every Unit in IP for their participation in Friends of Scouting. The continued support and committment of our Units helps the Council continue to support the activities, training, and continued development and advancement of the Scouting program. As your unit holds its FOS presenations I strongly encourage everyone to particpate and support Scouting during a once in a life time event. THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF SCOUTING!!!!
 Eagle Scout License Plate:
Eagle Scout vanity license plates are now available in Illinois! Boy Scout plates bearing the Eagle Scout badge can be issued to applicants who can provide written proof of Eagle rank in the form of appropriate documentation from the National Boy Scout Council or a copy of the Eagle Scout Certificate. By purchasing the Eagle Scout license plates, you also contribute to the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Fund. All moneys in the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Fund shall be paid in grants to be divided between the divisions of the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. on a pro rata basis. Grants shall be made available to the county division in which the plates are sold.
HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CHARITABLE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS
One of the smartest ways to give is through a matching gift program, where a company - or individual - will match donations to charitable organizations. These matches are often dollar for dollar, which doubles your charitable-donation power.
Step 1. Check with your company's HUMAN RESOURCES or payroll department to see whether it offers a matching gift program.
Step 2. Ask for DONATION guidelines and a list of eligible charities if your company does offer a matching gift program, and make sure Boy Scouts of America is on the list!!!
Step 3. Watch for matching opportunities through community or internet fundraising efforts if your company doesn't offer a matching gift program.
Step 4, Decide how much youwant to donate and specify that you want to contribute to Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Step 5. Donate through the matching gift program, filling out the appropriate forms to ensure that tht ematch is donated.
Websites:
Please check the National and Three Fires Council websites for the latest information, news, updates, training, and other scouting information 100 Anniversary - 2010A Purpose-driven Anniversary Celebration. The goal of the 100 anniversary celebration is not only to share our last 100 years but look to the next 100. We want to put scouting in the public eye. Look for what is coming up in 2009 and 2010. The Adventure Base, which is an interactive touring semi, will be coming to various towns across America. The Three Fires Council 2010 Scout-O-Rama will be that year. Plus a webcast of "A Shining Light Across America" which will be the 2010 celebration at the Jamboree will be streaming live. More information on all of these events will come out in the months to come. Scouting turns 100 years old in America! Our goal is to deliver a purpose-driven celebration. A sustained and coordinated effort that will allow us to share our powerful story in every community we serve. Celebration Activities and Engagement Opportunities:Celebration Activities and Engagement OpportunitiesInstead of a birthday blow-out, our celebration activities and engagement opportunities around the BSA’s centennial celebration are designed to help achieve celebration outcomes in a partnership of council, district, and unit leaders. BSA Alumni Connection (Aug. 2008 – Dec. 2010)The BSA Alumni Connection is a call to reconnect alumni with Scouting friends, mentors, and local councils across the country; rekindle enthusiasm for Scouting and the values it represents; and encourage them to re-engage with Scouting programs. With 50,000,000 living BSA alumni nationwide, this program has the potential to bring incredible value to Scouting at all levels of our council through renewed involvement of alumni. (Website in redevelopment) Please See Link Below.http://www.scoutingfriends.org/site/apps/custom/bsa/find_2.asp?c=jhKOIVPBIqE&b=4277369
My Scouting:
Scout Leaders. Have you activated your MyScouting Account yet? My Scouting is an exciting NEW resource that will be a portal for BSA members to access the following Scouting resources:
- E-Learning Training - You may take a selection of online training courses for credit and view your online training history.
- Rechartering - Internet Rechartering will be available for unit renewal.
- Internet Advancement - Units may submit their youth member ranks and awards here in the future.
- Event Registrations - Registration for National events such as the 2010 National Jamboree will be available here.
You will also be able to be able to manage your account, and update or correct your records at any time, to help keep your BSA records accurate. Other features, such as applying for tour permits for your unit will be available in the future.
To create your account and access your records, please have your BSA membership card handy. You will need your personal BSA ID number located near the bottom of your card.
National Summertime Pack Award
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A pack can earn the National Summertime Pack Award by doing three pack activities when school is out for the summer—one activity each in June, July, and August. Packs that qualify get a colorful streamer for their pack flag. Dens that have at least half of their members at the three summer pack events can earn a den ribbon. Pack members who take part in all three events are eligible for the National Summertime Pack Award pin, to wear on the right pocket flap of their uniform.
If a pack is in a "year-round school" (or is part of a home-school association), the pack could earn the Summertime Pack Award by having a special pack activity during school breaks.
Junior Hiking Program
Put the OUTING back into SCOUTING with our NEW JUNIOR HIKING PROGRAM. Available to anyone willing to take that first step and then another. Use this as the stepping stone to the Three Fires Council 50 Miler Award. No paperwork required! Patches are available at our Council Scout Shops
2010 / 100 Years Events
National Hall of Leadership. (Feb. 2009 – Feb. 2010) The 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership is a one-time opportunity to recognize extraordinary individuals for the differences they make though their leadership. Nominees must be living Scouts, Scouters, or volunteers. Inductees will be given national recognition to commemorate their leadership and dedication to living out Scouting virtues in service to others. A new awareness of how Scouting leadership impacts the communities we serve will result.
Generations Connection (Apr. 2009 – Dec. 2010) The Generations Connection program inspires families to explore the value of Scouting in the family and identify it as something to be shared and passed through generations. Through a partnership with Arbor Day Foundation, BSA 100th Anniversary trees will be designated for families and communities to plant and nurture together, for generations to come. We will also encourage families to make Scouting their generational legacy, to retain and grow membership throughout our council.
A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference (Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2010) Individuals including Scouts, volunteer leadership, and Scouting alumni can earn patches by demonstrating involvement in five of Scouting’s core values — leadership, achievement, community service, character, and the outdoors. This program will demonstrate how Scouting impacts our communities and raise awareness of the values we teach.
Adventure Base 100 (Jan. - Aug. 2010) The BSA 100th Anniversary tour will travel the country to rally people of all ages to join the BSA in “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey.” Through interactive experiences, demonstrations, activities, and more, visitors will have an exciting and inspiring view of the history and future of the Boy Scouts of America.
Scout-O-Rama w/Camping (May 14-16, 2010) In partnership with sponsors we will host the Scout show off all times featuring 100 years in Scouting – Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey. Camping will possibly take place at St. James Place on Friday and Saturday evening with a Scout show by day at Cantigny Park on Saturday, May 15, 2009. Scouts will be encouraged to participate and help promote Scouting. We are working to secure the Adventure Lodge at this event as well.
A Pitch for Scouting (Spring – Fall 2010) In partnership with professional baseball, “A Pitch for Scouting” will reach baseball enthusiasts across the country. From the first pitch to the seventh inning stretch and everywhere in-between, Scouts will be on the field and involved in the game. In addition to being a lot of fun, this engagement will provide a national platform on which to promote Scouting.
Notes From the District Executive:
I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself and let new volunteers know what my role is in the district. My role as a District Executive is to promote the Scouting program helping to insure that the Boy Scouts of America continues to be a strong and recognizable value based youth program. To do so, my job is to work through adult volunteers including parents and community leaders to help grow Scouting. The first aspect is making sure our program grows through increased membership and new unit growth. I do this by working with volunteers to extend our program to schools, religious, civic, fraternal, educational, or other community based organizations. I also provide service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events and activities with the support and hard work of our District Committee which is offered to the entire district. Another aspect of my duties includes fundraising: working with volunteers, I recruit leadership for the Friends of Scouting Campaign and fundraising campaign efforts to meet the financial needs of our district and council. Scouting depends on community support and acceptance. I work to tell Scouting's story to the public.
A little personal background: I started working for Three Fires Council in November of 2008. I was born and raised in St. Charles, IL where I participated in Scouting and received my Eagle from Troop 13. In 2007 I received my BA in History and Political Science from Valparaiso University.
I'd also like to encourage unit leaders and volunteers to make use of the resources available and provided by the BSA. It is important to remember that Scouting is for the youth. For the program to be successful it is necessary that we have adult leaders willing to give of themselves and their time to help develop and grow the program. Active and excited adults provide more opportunities for the scouters. One of the easiest ways for parents to do so is to become a trained leader. The education tab under myscouting at scouting.org offers a variety of different training opportunities including Youth Protection and directions to the Fast Start trainings. For scouting to prosper it needs all the help it can get. This means not only adult volunteer leadership, but also financial assistance. Being a Friend of Scouting and supporting the BSA and local council helps the Scouting program to grow and reach out to more youth throughout the world. As everyone makes their yearly budget and financial commitments I ask that you all consider what the purpose of scouting is, to build character, by instilling a core set of values on which each individual can grow and be key member of their community. Scouting in the Three Fires Council provides the scouting program to more than 36,000 scouts. Please help us help you grow this wonderful program and bring Scouting to more youth.
Yours in Scouting
Michael Landmeier
Volunteer:
If you want to be a role model impacting the lives of the leaders of tomorrow give of yourself and your time. The best way we can secure our future is by insuring that the youth of today are given every opportunity to grow as educated and civic minded individuals who have the tools to succeed. Currently we are looking for individuals who have a desire to participate in an organization which has proven to shape the development of our youth for nearly a century. If you have any questions on how you can participate contact District Executive Michael Landmeier at
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For the Council Calender of events, trainings, and programs please follow this link www.threefirescouncil.org/index.php
Popcorn
We are looking for each unit’s popcorn kernal Fran Kravitz is hard at work as the District Popcorn Kernel. If you haven’t heard from her yet or are new to selling popcorn, please make her job easier by contacting her, 630-293-4122. This is a great way for your unit to pay for uniforms, registration, etc.
For more info on popcorn follow this link:
Fall Membership
While summer was a blast it’s time to get all those new kids out there waiting to sign-up to have a blast in scouting. Please turn in your Roundup dates (1st and 2nd) and Roundup Coordinators for your unit Tom Heneghan at 630-797-4627 or email at
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. Please have your Roundup information in as soon as you can, the sooner it is in, the faster the scouts can have fun in your unit.Please send all Roundup or Membership people to the kickoff so they will know what is going on. We can make this a great Roundup!
Also, most Cubmasters and Committee chairs should have the communication/membership coordinator position description. This is help us recruit especially in schools with limited school access!
Fall Camporee
Will be Sept 24-26th at Cantigny’s new camp grounds. Also that Saturday the 25th will be the webelos open house at Cantigny! More information to come
 The Order of the Arrow
Scouting’s National Honor Society
For more than 90 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.
Mission
The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.
Purpose
As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:
- Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.
- Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.
- Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
- Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
History
The Order of the Arrow was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934. In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. In 1998, the Order of the Arrow became recognized as Scouting's National Honor Society when it expanded its reach beyond camping to include broader service to Scouting and the community.
Membership
The OA has more than 170,000 active members located in lodges affiliated with over 295 BSA local councils.
Eligibility
The Order of the Arrow membership requirements are:
- Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
- After registration with a troop or team, have experienced 15 days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The 15 days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps.
- Youth must be under the age of 21, hold the BSA First Class rank or higher, and following approval by the Scoutmaster or Varsity team Coach, be elected by the youth members of their troop or team.
- Adults (age 21 or older) who are registered in the BSA and meet the camping requirements may be selected following nomination to the lodge adult selection committee. Adult selection is based on their ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and is not for recognition of service, including current or prior positions. Selected adults must be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities, and must provide a positive example for the growth and development of the youth members of the lodge.
Induction
The induction ceremony, called the Ordeal, is the first step toward full membership in the Order. During the experience, candidates maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The entire experience is designed to teach significant values. All candidates for membership must complete the Ordeal.
Brotherhood Membership
After 10 months of service as an Ordeal member and fulfilling certain requirements, a member may take part in the Brotherhood ceremony, which places further emphasis on the ideals of Scouting and the Order. Completion of this ceremony signifies full membership in the Order.
Vigil Honor
After two years of exceptional service as a Brotherhood member, and with the approval of the national Order of the Arrow committee, a Scout or Scouter may be recognized with the Vigil Honor for their distinguished contributions to their lodge, the Order of the Arrow, Scouting, or their Scout camp. This honor is bestowed by special selection and is limited to one person for every 50 members registered with the lodge each year.
Lodges
An OA lodge helps the local Boy Scout council provide a quality Scouting program through recognition of Scouting spirit and performance, development of youth leadership and service, promotion of Scout camping and outdoor programs, and enhancement of membership tenure. Every Boy Scout council is encouraged to have an Order of the Arrow lodge. Each lodge operates under a charter granted by the National Council, BSA, and must apply annually for its renewal. The Boy Scouts of America will grant a charter to only one lodge per council.
Sections
An Order of the Arrow section consists of lodges within a geographic area of the region. Once every year, representatives of lodges in the section come together for a conclave to share in fellowship, skills, and training. In addition, the section creates a monitoring/mentoring relationship with its lodges, provides leadership development opportunities, fosters understanding and adherence to national OA policies and procedures, and coordinates OA administrative and program functions. A section is lead by three elected youth officers, the section chief, section vice chief, and section secretary, who are advised by an adult section adviser and professional section staff adviser.
Each year the approximately fifty elected section chiefs are invited to a national planning meeting in Dallas, TX. The section chiefs form the conference committee for a national Order of the Arrow event, such as the national Order of the Arrow conference, which is held under the guidance of the national Order of the Arrow committee.
Region Leadership
The region chief is the youth leader elected annually by the section chiefs in his region. This election is held in conjunction with the annual national planning meeting. The region Order of the Arrow chairman is an adult adviser appointed by the region director. The professional adviser for the region is assigned by the region director.
National Leadership
The national chief and vice chief are Arrowmen elected to one-year terms by the section chiefs during the annual national planning meeting. They serve as members of the national Order of the Arrow committee, providing the opinion of youth Arrowmen on national OA policy. They also serve as the presiding officers for the national OA event. They are advised in their responsibilities by the national OA committee chairman and the Order of the Arrow team leader. The national OA committee chairman is appointed annually by the vice president/chairman of the national Outdoor Adventures Group. The professional adviser is the Order of the Arrow team leader, a national professional Scouter.
We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it.”
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Congrats to Maramech Hill on being a 2009 Centennial Quality District!
Maramech Hill District
September 2010
Happy 100th Birthday- Boy Scouts of America!
Important Dates:
MH District Committee Meeting- Thursday, August 12th, 2010 @ 7:30pm (Church of the Good Shepherd Oswego)
Three Fires Council Popcorn Kickoff- Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Three Fires Council Membership Kickoff- Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 @ 7:00pm (Mooseheart Field House)
Popcorn Sale Start Date- Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
MH Commissioner Meeting- Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 @ 6:30pm (Yorkville Congregational Church)
MH Roundtable- Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 @ 7:30pm (Yorkville Congregational Church)
MH District Committee Meeting- Thursday, September 9th, 2010 @ 7:30pm (Church of the Good Shepherd Oswego)
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Congrats to our 2009 Centennial Quality Unit Award Recipients!!!
Pack 68 Pack 107 Pack 316 Pack 317 Pack 319
Pack 331 Pack 332 Pack 335 Pack 336 Pack 340
Pack 341 Pack 342 Pack 345 Pack 347 Pack 348
Pack 350 Pack 363 Pack 384 Pack 569 Pack 633
Pack 712 Troop 5 Troop 7 Troop 12 Troop 19
Troop 31 Troop 34 Troop 40 Troop 41 Troop 42
Troop 45 Troop 48 Troop 63 Troop 68 Troop 71 Troop 7247
Team 68 Crew 13 Crew 48 Crew 68 Crew 100 Crew 7247
The Centennial Quality Awards program is designed to recognize units, districts, councils, areas, and regions for achieving excellence in providing a quality program to a growing youth population in America at all levels of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Centennial Quality Award is named in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The award began in 2007 and continues until 2010. Each year that you qualify, you will qualify to receive recognition for that year. There was a red background in 2007, a white background in 2008, a blue background in 2009, and 2010 will have a red, white, and blue background.
Special note: If earned all four years, a special distinction will be available to recognize groups who qualify in 2010.
The award patch is displayed on the uniform's right sleeve below the patrol emblem or den numeral. Only the most recent year's patch is worn, not a string of past year patches.
2010 Maramech Hill District Cubmobile Results
Tigers
Fastest Tiger: Riley Johnson- Pack 384- time 15:56
1st Place: Pack 384 average time of 15:56
2nd Place: Pack 317 average time 16:15
3rd Place: Pack 569 average time 18:98
Wolves
Fastest Wolf: Andrew Kaczmarek- Pack 334- time 14:60
1st Place: Pack 317 average time of 15:36
2nd Place: Pack 384 average time 15:812
3rd Place: Pack 569 average time 16:91
Bears
Fastest Bear: Alex Johnson- Pack 384- time 13:82
1st Place: Pack 317 average time of 14:06
2nd Place: Pack 384 den 3 average time 14:645
3rd Place: Pack 332 average time 14:68
Webelos I
Fastest Webelos I: Nathan Hendrickson– Pack 340- time 12:59
1st Place: Pack 340 average time of 14:98
2nd Place: Pack 350 average time 16:63
3rd Place: Pack 332 average time 16:835
Webelos II
Fastest Webelos II: Scotty Thompson– Pack 384- time 13:87
1st Place: Pack 340 - Bulldogs average time of 14:81
2nd Place: Pack 385- Dragons average time 15:82
3rd Place: Pack 332 average time 18:72
Order of the Arrow
Maramech Hill Chapter
For Trading Post questions please contact Greg Bachar (Quartermaster) at
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For any questions regarding the Order of the Arrow, please contact Bobby Bachar (Lodge Chief) at
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How to Take Advantage of Charitable Matching Gift Programs
One of the smartest ways to give is through a matching gift program, where a company - or individual - will match donations to charitable organizations. These matches are often dollar for dollar, which doubles your charitable-donation power.
Step 1: Check with your company's HUMAN RESOURCES or payroll department to see whether it offers a matching gift program.
Step 2: Ask for DONATION guidelines and a list of eligible charities if your company does offer a matching gift program, and make sure Boy Scouts of America is on the list!!!
Step 3: Watch for matching opportunities through community or internet fundraising efforts if your company doesn't offer a matching gift program.
Step 4: Decide how much you want to donate and specify that you want to contribute to Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Step 5: Donate through the matching gift program, filling out the appropriate forms to ensure that the match is donated.
Questions? Please contact Erin O'Leary at
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Uniform Exchange Program
Do you have any old uniforms or uniforms that your Scout has grown out of? If so, please donate them to Maramech Hill District so we can provide used Scout uniforms to Scouts in need. This is for Boy Scout and Cub Scout uniforms.
Updates will be posted on a daily basis as to what is taking place within the district!!!
 Training Dates in Maramech Hill District
Maramech Hill District Trainers will come to your unit and offer the following trainings at your invitation: Youth Protection, New Leader Essentials, Troop Committee Training, Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat.
Maramech Hill District Training Dates
2009-2010
Three Fires Council “Helping Units Succeed” Boy Scouts of America
Introduction to Cub Scouting, How We Have Fun and Position Specific Training
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
August 27, 28, 29, 2010
Plowman’s Park
Big Rock, IL
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Wide Trainings. See Three Fires Council.org for details and registration deadlines.
Maramech Hill District Trainers will come to your unit and offer the following trainings at your invitation: Youth Protection, New Leader Essentials, Troop Committee Training,
Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat.
Please contact: Betty Bohlander (630/466-4619,
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) or Dale Squier (630/554-8657,
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) to let us know if you are attending a training or to make arrangements for training at your unit.
 Commissioner Assignments
Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit reregisters on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members.
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