District News Contacts or Website To access click on the District name

Northern Trail Maramech Hill

Kishwaukee Indian Prairie

Thunderbird Fox Valley

Chippewa Chanonee

Shabbona Foxfire

Potawatomi Trails

Venturing amp LFL amp Exploring

Contact any of our Council STAFF by calling (630) 584-9250 or

by clicking here

Three Fires CouncilmdashBoy

Quick Links

Internet Recharter Online Tour Permits

MyScouting Online Learning Center

Internet Advancement Council Website

National Website

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 3

Please click on the link to see the February Calendar on the

Council website

Please click on the link to see

our Local Heroes and Memorials

2013 Camp Card Fundraiser Were only days away from the February 1st start date for the 2013 Camp Card Fundraiser Pre-order camp card reservations have exceeded our expectations so dont miss out on the opportunity to

help your unit to help your Scouts amp council This years camp card features many new vendors like Sport Clips Brunswick Zone Arbys Dairy Queen Microsoft Legoland Plano Molding Outlet Rosatis Pizza Culvers (advertisements vary upon East or West card location) On top of that there is a totally NEW Rewards Program featuring prizes for both Scouts and their families Check out the cool prizes your Scouts can earn on the Camp Card web page Teach your Scouts the satisfaction of earning their way to camp or purchasing equipment through selling camp cards Camp Cards will also be available for pick-up at either Scout shop (Deicke or Norris) starting on Monday January 28 or theyll be delivered to your February Roundtable (based on location you selected on your pre-order If you have any questions or need assistance with your units Camp Card program please do not hesitate to contact either Dan Zedan at (847)436-1812 or Nancy Loftus at (630) 584-9250

The cards are only $500 each but have savings of appx $75+ Read more about the Rewards amp Values

Click here to pre-register to sell your 2013 Camp Cards today (available on a first come first reserve basis) WEST Cards SOLD OUT

Your unit can checkout and sell Camp Cards from February1st to April 1 2013 Units earn 50 commission or $250 per card sold Units are required to turn in remaining proceeds after commission from sold cards between April 1st-15th Commission drops to 25 if turned in after May 1st The Camp Cards come in sets of 10 cards to an envelope Camp Cards are ordered by the set Your unit may reserve sets of Camp Cards online for your Scouts to sell We will provide a web link for the Unit Leaders to enter the rewards that were achieved by their units The rewards will be fulfilled and delivered to the Council office in individually labeled and kitted Unit packag-es that can be picked up More information to come on prize qualifications

Three Fires CouncilmdashBoy Scouts of America

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The Community Foundation Scholarship Program offers three scholarships that are designated specifically for Boy Scouts Eligibility for these scholarships is

limited to students who reside within the Community Foundation service area and who will attend an accredited institution of higher education on a full-time basis during the 2013-2014 academic year The Community Foundation service area includes the City of Aurora Kendall County and southern Kane County in the State of Illinois Steven John Duranceau Memorial Scholarship Reserved for students who have been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for a minimum of two years Maximum award to any one student is $1000 a year for one year Eagle Scout Scholarship Reserved for students who have earned the Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America Restricted to students who are entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study at a four-year college or university Students must be graduates of a high school located within the Community Foundation service area Maximum award to any one student is $2000 a year for up to two years Ralph amp Alice Kramp Scholarship in Memory of Randy Kramp Reserved for students who are pursuing a career in the field of fire service or emergency medical service and who are or have been a member of the Boy Scouts of America Maximum award to any one student is $1000 a year for up to two years Scholarship applications are available from the Community Foundation website (wwwCommunityFoundationFRVorg) A deadline date of February 4 2013 has been set for receipt of the completed materials

2012 Eagle Class Recognition Banquet Last Chance to Register ndash Deadline Extended to February 3 2013 408 Scouts in the Three Fires Council received their Eagle Award in 2012 as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award To honor their achievement and a record class the

Gathering of Eagles Committee has scheduled the 2013 Gathering of Eagles Recognition Banquet for Friday February 8 2013 at the Wyndham Hotel in Lisle IL A general reception and fellowship will begin at 630 pm Dinner will be served at 700 pm followed by our program This will be a very special evening for the 2012 Eagle class Eagle Alumni sponsors and guests It is our hope that you will help make this a memorable event by sponsoring one or more Eagles from the Eagle Scout Class of 2012 as well as attend this gala event and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award Please register online

TFC is set to collect the Voice of Scouts Parents amp Volunteers in March As part of the national Boy Scout of America program TFC is excited to announce our participation This program is being adopted as a key way to collect experiences and deliver upon the expectation of members as they participate in Scouting

Beginning mid-March parents Scouts amp Venturers over 14 volunteers and chartered organizations will begin seeing surveys delivered into their email inboxes for Voice of the Scout The surveys have been designed to be very brief but will give needed insight into the variety of experiences at the unit and district within our council

Surveys will stay open for three weeks and then information will be referenced for making key decisions to drive Scouting forward It will be a continuous program in that we will launch these surveys twice per year with no household receiving more than one survey every six months

Help us make the most of this program We will begin asking for emails updates regularly so please make sure we have your most recent email by contacting Nancy Loftus

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2013 Friends of Scouting The 2013 Friends of Scouting campaign is under way The Friends of Scout-ing campaign is about asking for support but it is also about telling that Scouting story and all the good Scouting has accomplished We need your help to make sure every family has the opportunity to hear the Scouting story and to support one Scout for the year Your District team is busy delivering Friends of Scouting presentations and we would still encourage one member of your unit to tell their Scouting story and the impact Scouting has had on their family at the

presentation Please contact your District team or myself if you have any questions about the 2013 Unit Friends of Scouting campaign and how you can help

Please let me know if I can be of assistance as you plan your 2013 Unit Friends of Scouting campaign or if you have any questions Ron Wentzell Director of Development (630) 797-4615

Friends of ScoutingmdashMatching Gifts from Employers Many employersbusinesses will match their employeesrsquo charitable contributions For instance if you give $500 to the Three Fires Council and your employer has a matching gifts program the Council would receive the benefit of $1000 If you are a contributor to the Three Fires Council or are considering a contribution please check with your employer to see if this program exists or if your employer might be interested in starting it To help determine matching gifts companies we are asking that everyone write down their employer on the employer name line on your Friends of Scouting Card

STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Initiative Are you currently a STEM related Merit Badge Counselor Then Consider Becoming a Supernova Mentor Because the Supernova program is more complex and demanding a Mentor is an adult who has successfully negotiated a STEM career path or has other subject matter expertise (such as hobbies or other special training) and is willing to share accumulated wisdom and experience The adult will work closely with the youth for weeks or months providing significant input and guidance to Supernova candidates Please apply to be a Supernova Mentor by turning in a Supernova Mentor Application to

the TFC Advancement Chair Bob Charles

Scouts are you looking for a Super Nova Mentor to pursue the award We have developed a NEW Online Request for Super Nova Mentors

Volunteers are also needed to assist as District Activity Chairs andor a Council Mentor Coordinator is also needed to assist in developing resources for the Mentors If yoursquore interested in assisting please contact the STEM Chair Ed Susmilch or STEM Staff Adviser Nancy Loftus

NOVA Award Tracking Tools Helpful tracking forms to help counselors with the Nova Award Designed to Crunch Tracking Form Shoot Tracking Form Start Your Engines Tracking Form Whoosh Tracking Form

Donrsquot forget to register for the Supernova Mentor Training at Merit Badge University and ldquoLikerdquo us on Facebook STEMNOVA Three Fires Council BSA Facebook Page Fun free family interactive event providing children and adults the opportunity to experience and explore the many fields of science and engineering through interactive displays and presentations at httpwwwdupageeweekiitedu

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2013 Workshops and Badges offered at Microsoft Register Now Microsoft at Oakbrook Center and Three Fires Council are continuing to partner together to provide local Boy Scouts with the opportunity to earn even more merit badges

Registration is now open for Boy Scouts Boy Scouts sign up to participate in complimentary workshops to earn either a Photography Merit Badge a Cinematography Merit Badge or a Computer Merit Badge During the 3-hour workshops session Scouts will Participate in hands-on projects utilizing Office 2010 and showcasing their newly developed

photography skills Participate in hands-on projects showcasing the elements of cinematography and utilizing Windows

Live Movie Maker and the newest technology Participate in hands-on projects utilizing Office 2010 including creating a patrol outing food budget

designing a campsite plan writing a letter inviting guest to a court of honor and many others Click here to see available dates and register online

Registration is now open for Cub Scouts sign-up to participate in complimentary workshops to earn a Computer Video Game or Photography Belt Loop During these 2-hour workshops Scouts will Learn functions of a camera discuss Film vs Digital learn to take his own photos and share with

others Learn about the video game rating system create a gaming schedule to include gaming homework

chores and family time learn a new video game and discuss his favorite game and why Learn parts of a computer how to properly shut down a computer prepare a document and print on his

own Click here to see available dates and workshop and register online Consider some of these workshops and badges and work towards the new STEM Nova Award

THIRTEENTH Annual Law Merit Badge Day on Saturday March 16th 2013 from 900 am ndash 430 pm at Kane County Judicial Centermdashlunch will be providedrdquo There is an $8 non-refundable registration fee Please send check made out to ldquoKCLLrdquo along with registration form You MUST pre-register by March 11th

Attending Boy Scouts must be a 1st class Scout or higher and have studied the Law Merit Badge Booklet Attendees should be in BSA uniform and bring their lsquoblue cardsrsquo- registration is limited to 30 Scouts Click Here for the flier

MBU amp MBU Training Academy 2012 Potawatomi Trails District Three Fires Council Presents Merit Badge University 2013 Saturday February 23th 2013 - 800AM until 430PM at York Community High School 355 W St Charles Rd Elmhurst IL - (two stop-lights east of IL RT 83 on St Charles Road) A hot lunch will be provided Please address questions about MBU to MeritBadgeUaolcom Registration - Early January 1st through January 15th - $3000 per person ( $4000 after January 15th ) For Scouts from Potawatomi Trails District or Scouts sponsored by an MBU in-structor please email meritbadgeUaolcom Open January 16th through February 15th - $4000 per person - Open to all Scouts Onsite Onsite registration is for new Scouts registering for First Class Trail ONLY- $4000 per Scout Registration is open to all Boy Scouts on a first come first serve basis

Registration is open to all Boy Scouts on a first come first serve basis Due to the complexity of scheduling Merit Badge University we cannot honor requests to schedule groups buddies entire troops or entire patrols into classes All scheduling is done on an individual Scout basis Units are strongly encouraged to submit their registrations as a group when using online registration (see Scoutmasters Batch Register) For full details please click the following links Merit Badge University or Adult Training Academy MBU

Three Fires CouncilmdashBoy Scouts of America wwwthreefirescouncilorg

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Training is Required for ALL volunteers new leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training within 30 days of registering and before serving as a leader with youth An online course is available at wwwMyScoutingorg (you do not have to be a registered member or have an ID number to take the training) Click on the e-learning link to begin the training

Cub Day Camp 2013 ndash Are you ready for a Super Hero experience The Three Fires Council is offering a wide variety of summer camp opportunities for boys who have finished Kindergarten through 4th Grade They can attend day camps twilight camps and overnight camps While the programs offered at each camp vary some will have special opportunities All camps will offer dedicated and qualified staff a commemorative t-shirt amp patch BB gun safety instruction and practice archery instruction amp practice craft projects nature hikesactivities sports and games advancement opportunities campfire songs STEM activities skits and other family activities Twilight camps run in the late afternoon and even-ing to help accommodate leaderparent work schedules Attend whichever camp is most convenient for you Further details driving directions and online registration will be available on the council website For more information on our

camps or to make reservations please contact Three Fires Council at (630) 584-9250 or visit the website at wwwthreefirescouncilorg View the Video

2013 Camp Freeland Leslie Staff Applications We are in search of the highest quality Scouts Eagle Scouts and adult leaders to fill the various staff positions at camp Any Scouter who lives up to the Scout Oath and Law with a strong work ethic and an interest in having fun are encouraged to complete an application While we prefer Eagle Scouts we gladly interview and hire Life and Star Scouts as well We hire Scouts ages 15 and older including adults We are also interest-

ed in hiring 14 year olds as Counselors in Training Please click on the link below to access and print a Staff Application Completed applications should be sent to the Norris Scout Center 415 N Second Street St Charles IL 60174 attention CFL Administration

Silver Beaver Nominations Forms Due February 1 2013 The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America acting through the National Court of Honor It is presented by action of the Council Executive Board upon recommendation of the Silver Beaver Selection Committee This award is for distinguished service to youth by a registered Scouter residing within the Council Candidates for this award must be nominated Self-nominations are not

accepted Nominations are due February 1 2013 and awards will be presented in June 2013 at the Silver Beaver Recognition Dinner Silver Beaver Award Nomination Requirements NOMINATION FORM FOR 2013 For more information contact Wendy Shaw at (630) 584-9250

Camp Kick-off Meetings - Find out about Boy Scout and Webelos Resident Camp at Camp Freeland Leslie all of our Cub Scout Day Camps and have some Strawberry Shortcake to get you in the camp mood Join us on one of three dates and three Locations mdash pick the one most convenient for you Wednesday Feb 6 2013 at Cantigny Park Tuesday Feb 19 2013 at Cabelarsquos Wednesday Feb 20 2013 at Gander Mountain Download a flier with specific details here

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James E West Fellowship James E West was the Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America for more than three decades The West Fellowship award is in recognition for gifts of $1000 and up in cash or marketable securities to the Council endowment fund The gift is in addition to and does not replace or diminish the donorrsquos annual Friends of Scouting support Many individuals and corporations make these gifts either on behalf of someone else such as in honor of an Eagle Scout Silver Beaver recipient a retirement a special accomplishment or anniversary or in memory of a special individual - Waite Phillips founder of Waite Phillips Oil Company once said ldquoIt is truly a wise man who can leave something for the futurerdquo

Endowment Remember the Three Fires Council BSA in your will Planned gifts gifts of appreciated property gifts through life insurance and charitable trusts all help secure the financial future of the Scout-ing program for youth throughout Kane Kendall DuPage DeKalb and parts of Will and Cook Counties

Please contact Ron Wentzell Director of Development at (630) 797-4615 for more information

CFL DONATION LIST FOR 2013mdashThe link below is a list of items that Camp Freeland Leslie could really use for the 2013 camping season Some of these are small things and some are very large but any of these items would help our program at CFL If you can assist with securing any of these items or wish to make a donation toward specific items please contact Pete Dillenburg at the Norris Scout Center (630) 584-9250 Thank you for your help ndash The folks at CFLmdashCFL Donation Wish List for 2013

Webelos Camp 2013 ndash Spend four days and three nights at Three Fires Councilrsquos premier Boy Scout Summer CampmdashCamp Freeland Leslie located in Oxford Wis-consin If yoursquove experienced Cub Day Camp and had a blast then wait until you see what our fifty trained and certified staff members have in store for you at Camp Freeland Leslie (CFL) Earn Activity Badges Belt Loops climb high on the climbing wall or swim and fish on Lake Emerick - one of the cleanest lakes in Wisconsin

Challenge yourself and your peers at archery and be the first in 2013 to shoot our NEW air rifles Come join us at CFL and learn how much fun Boy Scout camp can be Register online at wwwThreeFiresCouncilorg The three Webelos sessions fill up fast so sign-up as soon as you can

Boy Scout Camp 2013 - Camp Freeland Leslie has proudly served Scouts with a high quality camping experience since 1972 This premier camp is located near Oxford Wisconsin (23 miles north of Portage Wisconsin) and includes over 450 acres of forest field and lakefront Over 50 highly trained and dedicated staff members offer a wide range of program including an exciting 1st Class Trail Program for new Scouts over 50 merit badge opportunities to choose frommdashincluding 10 required for Eagle Scout whitewater rafting spelunking rock climbing canoeing mountain biking a Human Foosball court and Lake Emrick where you will enjoy the pristine private lake and waterfront offering swimming kayaking small boat sailing merit badges as well as snorkeling Further details and online registration will be available on the council website For more information on our camps or to make reservations please contact Three Fires Council at (630) 584-9250 visit the website at wwwthreefirescouncilorg View the video

The CFL Repair amp Maintenance Committee Needs YOU The more sweat equity we get the better CFL will be prepared to continue its tradition of providing the best possible camping experience for our Scouts The RampM committee will be meeting at CFL for several weekends next spring and in the fall If you can spare a weekend or two to come up and help us please contact one of the following Scouters Jeff OrsquoRourke -(630) 641-9205 Marc Jach (630) 550-6170 Joe Cassin (630) 207-2704 Buzz Wheeler (630) 962-7004 We will keep in contact and let you know when the RampM weekend schedule for 2013 is published These are a few of the projects that are on RampM list for this year Install individual shower stalls in the camper shower house Build a new program shelter for the Forge and Metalworking merit badge Continue upgrading staff cabanas FLIER WITH INFORMATION

Attention all SCOUTMASTERS Mandatory training is coming Please make

arrangements to get yourself and your Assistant Scoutmasters trained for your

positions To be considered trained as a Scoutmaster you need to take Youth

Protection (this can be completed online at wwwMyScoutingorg) You also need

to take Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training and Outdoor Leader Skills for Boy

Scout Leaders Scoutmaster Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training is offered by all of our

Districts please check wwwThreefirescouncilorg under the training tab for dates and times

Attention Unit Committee ChairsItrsquos the responsibility of the Unit Committee to ensure leaders are

trained for their position All committee positions in a unit and all Cub Scout Leader positions can be

trained for their positions by doing the online training available at My Scoutingorg Mandatory training is

coming Please encourage your leaders to do this vitally important training Our Scouts deserve the best

program and the best program is provided only by trained leaders If you have questions about training

please contact your District Training Chair Mike Fugate Council Training Chair or (815)899-2402

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Unit amp District Tools akaMyScouting Tools Much like MyScoutingorg unit and district tools will even-tually give unit leaders volunteers parents and Scouts the opportunity to create a profile taketrack train-ing perform rechartering maintain advancement plan activities and more In addition to the previously mentioned items the new unit and district tools also will give the unit and district Key 3 the ability to log in set-up the administration function (to grant administration access to three additional registered leaders) access their rosters assign youth into dens squads crews and patrols and perform attendance tracking These features will be released in phases starting this summer and continuing into 2013 For additional information see the FAQ and the MyScouting Tools Powerpoint Or contact Wendy Shaw 630-797-4610

Lowaneu Allanque Lodge 41 Friendship Gathering (Powwow) on February 9 2013 at 1 pm with Craft Demonstrations 145 pm - 400 pm evening meal 430 pm - 530 pm and Powwow Dancing 600 pm - 830 pm To be held at the Fox Valley Montessori - 850 N Commonwealth Ave Aurora IL 60506 Cost $500 Click Here for the INFORMATION FLIER For additional information contact Ryan Tyler or Don Gatske

Rush Copley Health-Plex Lock-In - Lowaneu Allanque Lodge is Inviting You On March 9th (8pm) to March 10th (7am) FLIER amp ALL FORMSWAIVERS At Rush Copley Health-Plex - 1900 Ogden Ave Aurora IL Who ALL Boy Scouts Whether or Not They Are in the OA

There Will be Swimming Rock Climbing Basketball Dodgeball Pizza Pop Fellowship amp More Bring Your Board Games Cards and Video Games Too Doors Will Lock be Locked at 10pm on Saturday and No One Leaves Before 7am Sunday Early Bird Cost (Before 2113) is $30 Regular Cost (After 2113) is $40 Registration ENDS on 21613 Send Your Form Early Because Once Registration Closes it is Closed

SMASM Specific Training - Sat Mar 2 2013 - 8am-4pm - Von Oven Scout Reservation Naperville - Must pre-register by Feb 20th - Jennifer Griffin (630) 848-0136

Adult Training AcademymdashPotawatomi Trails Merit Badge University on Saturday February 23rd 2013 - 800AM until 400PM (ATA is a half an hour shorter to allow attendees to get to York to pick up their Scouts) and is located at Elmhurst College 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst IL The fee includes a hot lunch and the official 2013 MBU patch Click Here for more information

Three Fires CouncilmdashBoy Scouts of America wwwthreefirescouncilorg

8

The hope at the heart of Adopt-a-School is to build strong sustaining relationships with schoolsmdashcreating thousands of lasting community partnerships across the US Through committed volunteer efforts ndash from landscaping and clean-up outside the school building to Scoutsrsquo active participation in school events throughout the year ndash the BSA

reg will become a defined presence in improving our nationrsquos schools For

more information contact Wendy Shaw at (630) 797-4610

Three Fires Council is holding a Wood Badge Course in 2013mdashCOURSE INFO FLIER Wood Badge Course C7-127-13 on Sunday Aug 4 2013 (Sunday) 1-4 pm Orientation Meeting August 23-25 2013 (Friday 7am - Sunday 5pm - 3 full days) Part 1 of the Course September 20-22 2013 (Friday 7am - Sunday 4pm - 3 full days) Part 2 of the Course

All 3 sessions will be held at Camp Big Timber in Elgin IL Mike Koehne - 2013 Wood Badge Course Director The course fee is $280 Course size is limited to 48 participants SIGN UP EARLY You can reserve your space in this course by filling out the online application and submitting a non-refundable deposit of $50 All fees must be paid by July 15 2013 Receive an Early Bird discount of $30 off the course fee if you pay in full by May 1 2013 Click here to register online

LBPU - LORD BADEN POWELL UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING - Camp Wonderland - Camp Lake WI March 15-17 2013 LBPU is an exciting opportunity to network with Scouters from all over the United States and to participate in an innovative curriculum that will enhance your ability to deliver the promise to the scouts we serve LBPU offers introductory supplemental and advanced training for ALL functions related to commissioner service membership finance and program for Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Venturing Varsity and Sea Scouting thus augmenting the training programs existing within the local councils Some courses meet training requirements for various awards Courses address National Regional and Area programs For more information contact Jim Dunlap (Dean of the University) at com or Diane Charles (Dean of Doctoral Studies) at both from Three Fires Council or visit the LBPU Website

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING -June 16-22 2013-BSA Adventure Camp Rochelle Thunderbird National Youth Leader Training is a seven day outdoor training conference for youth leaders which supports the Scoutmasters or Crew Advisors responsibility for training junior leaders It is conduct-ed by the Council Training Committee using a syllabus that was developed by the Boy Scouts of America Leadership requires vision goals and planning Through presentations and positive experiences in goal setting planning and problem solving participants learn how to set a clear course toward realizing their team and individual visions and then begin to put themselves in the center of those pictures of future success WHO MAY ATTEND Participants must be registered Scouts in a Troop Team or Crew 13 years old by January 1 2013 be First Class rank or higher (For Members of Troops or Teams) serve in a leadership position and have long term camping experience Since the conference will take place in a camp setting the Scouts should have skills in camping hiking and cooking Course dates for 2012 - June 16-22 2013 at BSA Adventure Camp Rochelle IL Course Director - George Kunkel Asst Course Director - Tom Brooks Co-coordinator - Mike Thomas

Three Fires CouncilmdashBoy Scouts of America wwwthreefirescouncilorg

9

Purchase all your Scouting material at

one of these two Council Scout Shop locations in or near Three Fires Council The friendly Scout

Shop staff is ready to assist you in selecting

uniforms badges camping gear and

activity amp recognition items

Norris Scout Shop 415 N Second St

St Charles IL 60174 Phone (630) 797-4614

Fax (630) 584-8598 E-mail

Lori Watson

Deicke Scout Shop 155 W Roosevelt Road West Chicago IL 60185 Phone (630) 231-3192

Fax (630) 231-3194 E-mail

Sharon Grant

Click Here to visit the Council Scout Shop online for valuable

coupons and specials schedule of hours and

other information All major credit cards accepted

Changes in World Scouting Leadership Welcome Scott Teare Scott Teare is the new Secretary General of World Scouting taking over from Luc Panissod in the New Year Scott has been serving World Scouting for several decades although in different capacities before taking up this top job Until Scott assumed this position he was the director of the

International Division of the BSA Scott is the first BSA professional to take on the role of Secretary General Scott was awarded the Bronze Wolf by the World Scout Committee in September 2012 particularly for his contribution to international and World Scouting in his former role as the Director of the International Division of Boy Scouts of America He contributed significantly to putting in place and effecting the Boy Scouts of Americas international policy As part of that role he established diplomatic contacts maintained relations and represented Boy Scouts of America with American businesses operating abroad foreign embassies key government leaders heads of states and royal family members in an effort to provide sustained financial support and membership growth for World Scouting Congratulations to him for being selected for this singular adventure An inter-view with Scott is available here Local Contact Please contact your Three Fires Council international representatives Joe Harrington (630-707-0200) or Ken King (630)-513-0494 for questions and answers about International Scouting opportunities

Find the Tools to Make Recruiting for Your Venturing Crew Easy Itrsquos all part of the new Venturing Tool Kit released by the BSArsquos Marketing Group Therersquos even a handy recruiting guide (PDF) that tells you when where and how to attract new Venturers The ultimate prize comes when you show young men and women age 14 to 20 (or 13 and finished with the eighth grade) the adventures awaiting them if they

join your crew Get started today or call Wendy Shaw (630) 797-4610