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100th Anniversary Celebration Click here to learn more about the national events and programs built around the 100th Anniversary celebration.

Hall of Leadership Submit your nomination  by February 8, 2010 for a Scout leader who inspired you.

A Year of Celebration Earn patch and ribbon recognitions for making a difference in your community.  Read the requirements here.

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Council Training Day Location Confirmed!  Vernon Hills High School - Please carpool and use east entrance. Map

Whether you are a new scout leader who wants to receive your “trained patch” by completing your basic training or an experienced scout leader looking for new ideas to enhance your unit's program, Council Training Day has something to offer you. Visit the Training Calendar - November 7, 2009 at the quick link to the Council Calendars above.  Download the flyer with course descriptions.  You may register online or by using the course description flyer. Register Here!

Chicagoland Fire Safety Good Turn 

The Boy Scout Councils of the Chicago metropolitan area are participating in a fire safety good turn for our neighbors. During the month of October, every Scout is asked to distribute door hangers reminding their neighbors to take several actions to prevent fire disasters: check their smoke alarm batteries and plan family escape routes, among others. Those Scouts who participate will recieve a Good Turn Fire Safety patch from the Scout Store.

Unit Participation Procedures

1. Pick up the Fire Safety Door Hangers and Scout participation cards at the district roundtable or Scout Store.
2. Have each Scout distribute at least ten door hangers in their neighborhood during the month of October.
3. Turn in a list of Scouts from your unit to the Scout Store to receive the Good Turn Fire Safety patches by November 30, 2009.

Fire Safety Good Turn Goals

• Prevent fire disasters and encourage fire safety
• Distribute information on how to join the Scouts
• Teach young people about the importance of “helping other people at all times”.
• Inform the general public about Scouting in their neighborhoods

Click here to see the door hanger.

Scout Night with the Wolves
Come watch the Chicago Wolves face off against the Texas Stars on November 22nd. For more information, click here to download the event flyer.

Scout Night with the Blackhawks
Scout night with the Blackhawks will be held on 12/13/09.  For more information, click here.

Scouting for Food
Click here to see a locally produced video promoting the Northeast Illinois Council's Scouting for Food drive. (courtesy of Mike Montgomery and liQuidprint)

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Wilderness First Aid
Planning a trek to Philmont, the Boundary Waters, or another high adventure base? At least one adult leaders accompanying youth on high adventure trips must be certified in Wilderness First Aid within the two years prior to the trek. Join us at Camp Oakarro on October 10th and 11th to complete this sixteen-hour certification course. 

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