Remember: We're going ELECTRONIC
Effective with the June issue the Northwest News will be published electronically. This will result in a savings of approximately $3500.00 FOS dollars monthly in printing and postage costs which can be put to better use providing improved program opportunities for the youth of the Council. It will also help the Council “Go Green” by eliminating the printing of approximately 8000 plus paper copies of the newsletter each month.
In order to receive notice that a new edition of the Northwest News has been published, we ask that you sign-up for your free subscription online at http://www.nwsc.org. Your address will be added to our secure database. Your information will not be sold or distributed for any other use.
With the advent of the Northwest News going electronic beginning with the June edition, we realize that not all recipients of this newsletter either do not have an e-mail address or do not want to receive the newsletter electronically. Should a mailed edition of the Northwest News be preferred, simply send a note to the Council Office marked to the attention of the Northwest News. A mailing list will be compiled from responses received and the newsletter mailed.
NWSC to honor volunteers, unit and districts at Annual Dinner
Local NWSC Scouters, families, and friends will gather at the Meridian Banquets on May 2nd in Rolling Meadows to honor its Scouting volunteers for the preceding year.
The highlight of the evening will be recognizing and honoring eleven local Scouting volunteers with the coveted Silver Beaver Award, Scouting’s highest award at the Council level.
Those being honored are: Ron Schagrin, Wayne Bernacki, Rick Romani, William Schiestel, Caryl Medsker, Edward Kenny, Roberta Hamann, Richard Stone, Hahnz Teope, Jim Emigh, and John Carle.
Scout Matt Bauer, who previously was presented with the Bronze Hornaday Award will receive another national honor.the Silver Hornaday Award. This is BSA’s absolute highest award for conservation work on a national scale.
It is the oldest award for conservation in America dating back to 1914. Only 1,100 individuals have been presented with any level of the Hornaday Award. Less than 25 Silver Hornaday Awards have been presented nationwide since 2000 making this an exceptionally rare and prestigious honor.
Local Units that met the criteria will be honored with the NWSC “Unit of Distinction” Ribbon. In its third year as an award, the criteria focuses on the Quality Unit award, youth membership recruitment and retention, camp usage, council/district program participation, Friends of Scouting Annual Giving Campaign involvement, and the council’s product sale participation.
Two Districts, Blackhawk and Learning for Life/Exploring will be honored with the new Centennial Quality District Award. This new award recognizes District achievement in membership, finance, unit service, and quality program over the previous year.
Congratulations to these outstanding Scouters, units and our districts.
BSA Golf Classic June 16th at Kemper Lakes
On behalf of the Northwest Suburban Council Golf Classic Committee, you are cordially invited to participate in our 2008 BSA Golf Classic. Our event is held at the private and prestigious Kemper Lakes Golf Course. If you or anyone you know might be a potential donor or golfer this year, please pass on this information and website link below so we can engage this support. Our annual golf classic always proves to be a great event to network with individuals and enjoy some of the best golfing in Chicagoland. Please inquire to see if your company will “chip-in” with a foursome…
Auction items – We are always looking to grow our golf auction. If you or someone you know has a vacation condominium, 2nd home or a time share that they might allow us to use as an auction item at our event, please let us know.
Golf brochure link:
http://www.nwsc.org/Golf%20Brochure%202008.pdf
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions.
Pete Stikovich
NWSC Finance Director—847-824-6910
Calling All Philmonters!
Ask any Philmont veteran and they’ll tell you – Backpacking at Philmont Boy Scout Ranch is an adventure of a lifetime.
Every summer the Northwest Suburban Council has 60 slots reserved for Scouts and adults to make the trip to the beautiful Sangre de Christo Mountains in New Mexico. We’re reserving those spots now for our trip in July of 2009. At press time, we have 14 Scouts and adults signed up to go, so there’s plenty of room to join NOW.
We are eager and anxious to fill all 60 slots because whatever we don’t fill for the 2009 council contingent, we lose for future years. We don’t want anyone now, or in the future, to miss out on the beauty, the challenge and the opportunity that Philmont has offered to generations of Scouts from the northwest suburbs. Please consider signing up now. For more information, go to NWSC.org, hit the Events button and scroll down to “Philmont 2009” – or get in touch with Philmont veteran Dick Engbrecht at 847-392-1542 or Engbrecht@comcast.net
Learning for Life 2008 Online Auction
Learning for Life is a non-traditional Scouting program that impacts the lives of more than 6,100 youth in the northwest suburbs. We are a character education and career development program that partners with local schools and businesses to facilitate positive growth for today’s youth.
Our most recent project is a life skills and career development program that provides interactive curriculum and resources, career speakers, and career trek opportunities for students with special needs including behavioral disorders, emotional disorders, and learning disorders. Through the Learning for Life program, at-risk youth are more likely to graduate from high school, enroll in college, and proceed to have productive careers.
The calculations for the auction were that we raised $2,560 profit.It was for the most part, a success
ORDER OF THE ARROW
2008 SPRING FELLOWSHIP
CAMP NAPOWAN
May 16 - 18, 2008
The annual Spring Fellowship at the Napowan Adventure Base is co-hosted by the Order of the Arrow and the Wilderness Engineers. Fellowship, Friendship, Fun and Cheerful Service are the watchwords for this event.
Check-in begins at 6 pm on Friday night and checkout is after 10 a.m. on Sunday.
New Ordeal Candidates may go through their Ordeal at this event. All Ordeal members are encouraged to complete their Brotherhood at this event also. The new Vigil call out ceremony will be Saturday Night at approximately 7 pm, after the Ordeal Ceremony. All Vigil Honor members are requested to attend.
Register now by completing the form found on the Lodge web site, www.lakotalodge.org, or at the council office. Registration fees vary with level of membership. Talk to your Chapter Chief for more details. To avoid late fees register by May 9, 2008.
Passing of an Old Scoutmaster
Mintauts Ulmanis
Mintauts Ulmanis passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on April 3rd. He began his adventure on Feb. 23, 1924 in the Baltic state of Latvia. As a youth he worked as a shepherd and a farmer. He left his home at age 17 to serve in the Latvian army as a cook and later as a military policeman never to see his family again. God allowed him to escape death a handful of times from hand grenades to enemy militia. After experiencing several P.O.W. camps he lived in Germany following the completion of World War II as he awaited the opportunity to experience the freedom of the United States. His opportunity came in 1949 when he entered New Orleans and traveled to California as an indentured fruit picker. Through help from Latvian friends he was able to pay off his debts and move to Chicago. There he began his second life.
Mintauts married Valda Veitmanis in 1960, settled in Lake Zurich, IL and raised 3 children. Throughout his life he had a love of animals and the outdoors. He was a master craftsman in carpentry and home building coming up with many unique building concepts. He helped build the Latvian church which he attended for years in Wood Dale, IL. He was a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 92 in Lake Zurich where both his sons became Eagle scouts. He was always there to help when one needed it and was a most kind and compassionate human being. He was not one to accept credit, but rather to give praise. He was instrumental in building the main building at Camp Lakota at that time. He completed Wood Badge and earned numerous Scout Leader honors.
Mintauts had a difficult, but full life which read like a movie script. He wasn't rich by monetary standards, but he was rich in every other facet of life. He had experienced the true American dream - freedom. We will miss him ever so.
2008 Popcorn Sale
The Northwest Suburban Council Popcorn Committee has some very exciting news to pass on to all of our units. About 15 years ago Trails End was our provider of popcorn products. Know due to the MANY positive improvements over several years with Trails End’s online tools, training for units and several other support mechanisms for “you”… your council is excited to announce that we are back with Trails End Popcorn!
Trails End partners with 280 councils world wide and they have proven by far to be the leading experts in the popcorn industry when it comes to scouting support and product. We’re proud to have their support.
Change is good! SOME OF THE CHANGES
Please go online to check out the Trails End website to get a taste of all the fantastic things that Trails End does -- all with the local scout, adult volunteer and scouting unit in mind. To mention a very few items to wet your appetite, Trails End provides a college scholarship opportunity for boys that sell at a certain level, has a military support product “operation popcorn” where product is shipped to the military, a large product line that includes white and dark chocolate covered pretzels and a trail mix for better diversification to potential customers. There’s much-much more too (come to the Popcorn Kick-Off 8/27/08 to learn more)!
To learn about all the great opportunities and support tools you will have with Trails End Mark your calendar today for 8/27/08. As in all years, attending the council popcorn kick-off is important, but this year it will be even more important than other years.
Popcorn Sales Kick-Off Meeting
Northwest Suburban Council Office - Mt. Prospect, IL - Warehouse
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Trails End website link:
http://trails-end.com/TEPublic/scouts/
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Since April 2003, the BSA has conducted a criminal background check on all new adult volunteers. There are BSA adult volunteers who have been consistently registered since April 2003 in the same position. These dedicated volunteers have not had a criminal background check (CBC) conducted by the BSA.
Some versions of the BSA adult applications prior to April 2003 did not have a complete authorization and disclosure statement for a criminal background check to be conducted. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act mandates that organizations must have a signed authorization from the individual to conduct a CBC.
Note: The Boy Scouts of America’s criminal background procedures fall under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. The checks conducted on our behalf by our vendor report criminal activity—not credit or financial history—on an individual.
To continue to provide a safe environment for youth participating in the Scouting program, the National Council will address this situation by providing a vehicle for having a CBC conducted on those volunteers.
The solution: A letter and Web site
Volunteers who have not had a CBC conducted will receive a letter from our Chief Scout Executive, Bob Mazzuca. Exploring volunteers will receive a letter from the director of Learning for Life, John Anthony. The letter will recognize them as valued volunteers and explain the situation with criminal background checks and our continued efforts in youth protection. Those letters are scheduled to be mailed by June 2, 2008.
The letter will include their BSA member ID number, as well as a unique password and contact information for their local council. The letter will also direct volunteers to a Web site specifically established to give consent for the CBC. The Web site addresses are www.bsacbc.org or www.lflcbc.org, and they will be active from June 1 until Aug. 1, 2008. The letter will also direct the volunteers to contact their council service center if they do not have Internet access or require assistance.
On the site, they will be asked to review a disclosure and authorization statement. They must click on “Agree” to proceed. Next, they will be asked for information necessary to conduct the CBC, such as their Social Security number.
Volunteers who choose “do not agree” or “disagree” when they go to the Web site will have their membership revoked immediately. A new BSA application (or Exploring adult roster form) will be required to renew their membership status. If they complete a new BSA adult application, they will be submitted for a CBC at that time.
Volunteers who get a letter and do not complete the Web site process by Aug. 1, 2008, will not be able to renew their registration at recharter time without completing a new BSA application. This “natural expiration” of their registration will mean that the recharter paperwork or Internet Rechartering roster printed after Aug. 2, 2008, will not display that volunteer’s name.
Questions about this article should be addressed to your District Executive.
Scouts and Venturing Crews Learn About Nanotechnology
By Joe Koncel, BSA Troop 309, Star Scout
The scientific field of nanotechnology is one that is becoming more and more important in today’s world.Nanotechnology’s purpose is to study and adjust structures that are one billionth of a meter, such as atoms.This science will help us create newer, stronger, and more perfect new products and materials, and now scouts have an opportunity to learn about it.
Boy and Girl Scout troops and Venturing Crews from surrounding areas came to Northwestern University on Saturday, March 8 to learn more about nanotechnology from graduate students.The event was geared toward thirteen year olds and above, but younger scouts were allowed to participate as well.Scouts and Venturing Crews toured the laboratory while seeing demonstrations of various pieces of equipment, such as scanning electron microscopes.The scouts saw presentations about nanotechnology and what life as a scientist is like, and then were given a chance to present information themselves.Every group researched a subject relating to nanotechnology prior to the event.This information was presented through a poster.
“The scouts get an up-close look at this exciting new field of science and meet the scientists -- many not much older than they -- who are making breakthrough discoveries at this premier research institute,” said Michael Kleppinger, assistant scoutmaster of Lake Zurich Scout Troop 309 and one of the organizers of the event.The program began when some of Troop 309’s scouts wanted to have a science related program.He met with some of Northwestern’s Science Department, and the Nanotechnology event was born.It was such a success that the college has held the program for six years.The event has been filled to full capacity.
The Nanotechnology event gave scouts and venturing crews a chance to learn about something they might choose to have a career in.“It was an enthralling learning experience,” said Alex Warkenthien, a Troop 309 attendee.Due to its constant success, the organizers are already planning next year’s event.
BSA Troop 309 is chartered by St. Francis de Sales in Lake Zurich and meets every Tuesday at 7:30.The prestigious rank of Eagle Scout has been achieved by 44 of the troop’s members
National Youth Leadership Training
Camp Lakota - June 15-20, 2008
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a week long youth leadership training experience sponsored by the Northwest Suburban Council. The 2008 course will be held at Camp Lakota, Woodstock, IL beginning at 1:30PM on Sunday June 15, 2008 ending at 8:30PM on Sunday June 20, 2008. Please arrive at Lakota between 12:30 and 1:00 PM on Sunday June 15. The training is conducted by highly qualified youth staff under the supervision of adult advisors using the National Youth Leadership Training Course syllabus.
The course models a month in the life of a troop – three meetings (one each day for the first three days) all leading up to a big outdoor experience (an overnight outpost camp). The course uses the patrol method and presents model Patrol Leader Council meetings. Patrols are challenged early in the week to present to the troop at the end of the week their “Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.” While the challenge is designed to have them go through the four stages of team development, it will help patrols and individual Scouts internalize the leadership skills and concepts being presented to them along the way. The troop setting provides an opportunity for Scouts to practice newly learned skills providing the home troop with improved effectiveness and enthusiasm of its youth leaders.
NYLT participants must be a First Class Scout as well as have mastered the skills required for First Class. Participants must also be at least 13 years old (by July 31, 2008), have at least one week-long camping experience and have been in Scouting for a minimum of one year before the course begins.
Fill out the registration form and mail it to the Northwest Suburban Council with a $100 deposit, per Scout. The total fee is $210 if paid in full by May 28. The fee increases to $225 if paid after May 28. All food, camping equipment and training materials are included. Each participant will also receive a course hat and t-shirt.
Space is limited to the first 48 participants. Hurry the course fills quickly. Registration and medical forms can be found at http://www.nwsc.org/training/nylt.shtml . For more information on the program, please contact Course Director Paul Breider at pabr@uchicago.edu
There will also be a Parent/Leader and Participant Orientation meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 7:45 to 8:30 PM at the NWSC Service Center.
"See you at the Hill"
That's a phrase NWSC Scouts and Leaders will be seeing and hearing a lot in the coming months. Planning and recruiting efforts for 'the Jambo of a lifetime" are now underway.
On April 9, Chairman Scott Ratter and Staff Advisor Randy Toland held the council's first Jambo Committee meeting to outline the goals and schedules for the council's participation in the 2010 National Jamboree.
"This is going to be the 'Granddaddy' of all Jambos," said Ratter. "It's the 100th Anniversary of America's Scouting movement and will truly be the Scouting event of a lifetime. The National Council is pulling all stops on this one and so are we."
Ft. A. P. Hill, near historical Fredericksburg, VA., will host over 45,000 Scouts from the U.S. and foreign countries during the fun-filled days of July 26 – Aug. 4. 2010.
Although additional details are expected from National, the NWSC committee is proceeding to explore round-trip travel costs, sources for camping equipment and plans for recruiting youth and adults.
The Committee agreed to make reservations for six troops consisting of 216 Scouts and 24 adult Leaders. Oral presentations are planned initially for the June district roundtables. In August. after more details are available, a PowerPoint/video presentation will be shown at the roundtables.
Initial emphasis will be on recruiting adult Leaders for the 6 Scoutmaster and 18 Assistant SM positions. Interested adults are asked to sent their resumes to Randy Toland at the NWSC Volunteer Service Center, 600 Wheeling Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Chaplain Aid
Who is the chaplain’s aide in your unit? Ooops, you do not have one? You should. Ask your commissioner for the 411 on the role of the youth position of chaplains’ aide for your unit before your next activity. Reminder…A Scout is Reverent.
Program Kickoff
All units are encouraged to check their District’s website for information regarding the 2008 – 2009 Program Kickoff meeting. Valuable information about District events and program ideas will be available at this meeting.
What is your unit doing?
Is your unit planning a “special” outing or have you recently been on such an adventure? We want to know about it!! Ideas for outings are always being sought by units and perhaps your outing may be just what they are looking for. If your unit has had a unique experience, contact your District Public Relations representative and let them know what happened. Some good publicity could result from this.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
A trained leader is a quality leader who provides the best program possible for the youth in their charge. All leaders are encouraged to visit the training page at nwsc.org for information on any of the training programs offered by the Districts and Council.
Units of Distinction Award
The NWSC "Units of Distinction Award" was created in 2005 for outstanding unit performance in 2004.This included membership development, quality program, local council camp usage, FOS and product sales participation.
In its first year, 36 NWSC units qualified for the ward.For 2006, 79 NWSC units met the criteria.For 2007, 95 NWSC units earned the award.
Camp Lakota and Camp Napowan in Progress
Construction of a new cabin at Camp Lakota is progressing rapidly in spite of the recent inclement weather. The cabin now has roof rafters and decking in place as well as windows and interior walls framed. It is anticipated that by May 1, rough plumbing and electric will be in place. The cabin should be completed by the summer camping season and will be a great addition to our summer camping program.
At long last, all permits for the Camp Lakota pool and pool house have been approved and received. The site has been prepared and staked for excavation. Weather has prevented the actual excavation of the pool site. However, once the weather clears the construction of the pool and pool house will begin immediately. We are optimistic that both of these facilities will be available for use during the course of this summer. The Council Capital Committee has been diligently working to secure the necessary permits for both of these additions to Camp Lakota for the past 24 months. It was never anticipated that these permits would require two years for approval. We apologize for any inconvenience that this has cause to our Scouting Units. As Scouters, we must do what is correct for our Scouts and that includes receiving proper governmental approvals and permits.
The Epstein Dining Pavilion at Camp Napowan has been sited and building permits have been applied for and building materials are on order. It is anticipated that the Pavilion will be function during the course of Boy Scout summer camp and fully operational in 2009. This addition to Camp Napowan will provide a significant upgrade to the entire Camp infrastructure and dining experience. No one will miss eating under the existing dining tent during a rainstorm in the future.
For more information on the status of the capital improvements at Camp Lakota and Camp Napowan please check the NWSC website on a regular basis.
Additional new facilities are planned at Camp Lakota and Camp Napowan in future years. If you would like to assist in supporting that construction please check with Peggy Thompson in the Council Office.
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3 Month Calendar
May
BSA Endowment Tour ………………… 1
NWSC Annual Dinner …………….….. 2
IOLS (Camp Lakota)……...…….... 2 – 4
SH Cub Olympics …………...…….…… 3
BH Cub Spring Hike ………...…………. 4
Pro Staff Mtg……………………………. 5
L-F-L "Thank you" Reception ……….. 6
Venturing Leader Specifics Trng. …… 7
Cub Scout Leader Specifics Trng. …… 7
CPR/1st Aid ……………………..……. 10
Venturing Leadership Skills Trng…… 10
MOTHER'S DAY ………………..…… 11
Council Exec. Committee ……………. 14
OA Lodge Meeting ………..……….... 14
OA Spring Fellowship …………... 16 - 18
Climbing Instruction Trng…..…….17 - 18
PF Cub Olympics …………...………... 17
Pro Staff Mtg……………………..…… 19
National BSA Annual Mtg……… . 21 - 23
Family Camping …………..…… .23 – 26
Memorial Day (Office Closed) …..… 26
Council Executive Board ……….…. 28
SH Merit Badge Clinic ……………… 31
June
Pro Staff Mtg. ………………………… 2
Sporting Clays ………………………… 7
CPR/1st Aid …………………………... 7
Climbing Instruction Trng…..……. 7 – 8
Scout Night with the Flyers …...…… 12
Webelos Weekend ……...….… 13 – 15
Day Camp Orientation ………………. 14
Kodiak …………………….….…. 14 – 20
Napowan Week #1 ……..…… 14 – 20
Father's Day …………………………. 15
Natn'l Youth Leadership Trng ….15 –20
Field Staff Mtg. ………………….… 16
Golf Outing ……………….…….…... 16
Pro Staff Meeting …………………. 16
Contingent Crew to BWCAW … 17 - 27
Council Executive Committee …….. 18
OA Lodge Mtg. ……………….……. 18
OA Summer Fellowship …..….. 20 – 22
Napowan Week #2 ……....…. 22 – 28
Lakota Day Camp …….……... 22 – 26
Top Hands ………………………….. 23
Resident Camp for Beginners …7 – 29
Napowan Week #3 ……… 29 – 5 July
July
One Day Out West ……………….1 – 3
Independence Day (Office Closed) 4
Pro Staff Meeting …………….…… 7
Napowan #4 ……………….…. 6 – 12
Resident Camp #1…………… 10 – 13
PF Fishing Derby ………..………… 12
Napowan Week #5 ………..… 13 – 19
Council Executive Committee .…… 16
Resident Camp #2…………… 17 – 20
Napowan Week #6 ……….… 20 – 26
Field Staff Meeting ….……………. 21
Council Executive Board ……….. 23
Resident Camp #3 …………… 24 - 27
Scout Night with the Flyers ….…… 27
Napowan Week #7 …… 27 – Aug. 2
Our Newest Eagles
Robert Juranek Troop 6
Myles McCaleb Troop 10
John Juranek Troop 6
Christopher Michelotti Troop 29
Lewis Conley Troop 91
Andrew Stiava Troop 6
Eric Babczak Troop 6
Richard West Troop 138
Joseph Sieger Troop 10
Peter Srodulski Troop 392
Benjamin Sommer Troop 399
Colin Funai Troop 72
Anish Patel Troop 392
Daniel Gill Troop 96
WORLD YOUTH DAY
Mark your calendar now for World Youth Day – Chicago. This festival program will be held on July 19, 2008 at St. Hyacinth Basilica, 2 PM – 10 PM, and is open to all Scouts and Venturer who are at least Freshman in High School. Bishop Gustavo Garcia Siller will present the keynote address. Plenty of food, fun, prayer and music! Call Jesus Deleon, 312.243.3700, jdeloen@archchicago.org, to volunteer to be part of the organizing committee. Volunteers needed for decorations, choir, security, dance groups, musicians, poets, hospitality and more!
Scout Shorts
SE Steve Taylor announces the appointment of Terry Parke to serve as Senior District Executive for Blackhawk District.Terry, an Eagle Scout and former NWSC Executive Board Member, spent over 20 years in the Illinois Legislature as a State Representative.Prior to that, Terry served professionally for the BSA in both the Northeast Illinois Council and the Northwest Suburban Council.Welcome Terry!
Dominic Gualtieri has been promoted from District Executive to Senior District Executive for North Woods District of the NWSC.Congratulations, Dom!
Camping Director Chris Zarada transfers to the Three Fires Council serving as Senior District Executive in the Lombard area effective April 16, 2008.We wish Chris all of the best in his new council and new assignment.
Jeff Purdy, formerly as a SeniorDistrict Executivethe NWSC (and now Scout Executive in Port Huron, MI) has been promoted to Scout Executive in Charleston, WV effective April 7, 2008.Jeff started as a DE in the NWSC in 1986.He was then Finance Director in Canton, OH and Kokomo, IN.Congratulations Jeff!
Brian Sutilla, former NWSC Pathfinder District Executive (and now Senior District Executive in Dubuque, IA) has been promoted to District Director in Sioux Falls, SD effective May 1, 2008.Congratulations to Brian!
Don Van Winkle, former NWSC ProfessionalStaffer (and current Scout Executive in Racine, WI) retires effective June 1, 2008.Congratulations to Don on his many years of BSA service!
Gone Fishin'
On Saturday, June 7, St. Mary’s of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary, and the Catholic Committee on Scouting is hosting the 5th annual Fisherman’s Day. begins at 9:00 AM followed by a Welcome and Fishers of Men presentation at 10:00 AM.Fishing begins at 11:00 AM and continues until 4:00 PM, with a break at noon for lunch.ESPN Outdoorsman Chauncey will be on hand to conduct a fishing clinic. Because the lake is private, no fishing licenses are needed.The cost for the day is $7.00, which includes lunch and a patch.Contact Cheryl Wall at cherylewall@sbcglobal.net to register.Hope to see you there!
INTERNAL REVENUE FILING REQUIREMENTS
In August of last year, the IRS released new filing requirements for small tax-exempt organizations. In summary, the filing requirement states that any small tax-exempt organization that has annual gross revenues of $25,000 or less may be required to file an electronic notice Form 990-N with the IRS.
- The BSA has determined that most units are not required to file the Form 990-N because they are unincorporated and not legal entities. The exceptions are those units which are incorporated and have separately applied for tax-exempt status from the IRS.
- Incorporated BSA units with annual gross receipts of $25,000 or less must file IRS Form 990-N.
- Incorporated BSA units with annual gross receipts of $25,000 or more must file IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
- For BSA units required to file the Form 990-N, 990, or 990-EZ the deadline to file with the IRS is May 15.
Should you have additional questions, please contact the BSA Finance Support Division at fsdinfo@netbsa.org.
Summer Camp Update
There are many changes in our camp programs this year. Here is a quick summary of each camp, which doesn’t do the programs justice. Please see your Pack or Troop Camping Chair or Committee for registration details. Details are also available at the Service Center or by visiting the Council website at www.nwsc.org.
Cub Scout Day Camp
Adventures in the Wild West
Monday – Thursday, June 23 – June 26
Day Camp is once again at our own Camp Lakota. Day Camp is a great opportunity to get boys outdoors, learning and most importantly, having fun. Only offered as one, four day session this year, daily program starts when the participants board a Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line train to take them to Harvard, where a bus will transport them to Lakota. There will only be one train for the campers to ride on and stations/times have yet to be announced. The day ends when they get off the train to go home. Activities will include nature study, crafts, team/individual sports, BB guns, swimming (subject to availability), archery and more. Boys will be separated into dens by rank, so they can participate in activities appropriate to the age and skill level of each Scout. This will also provide the bonus of Scouts meeting other Scouts from around the Council.
One Day Out West
Choose Your Own Adventure!
July 1, 2, and 3
One Day Out West is a one-day event showcasing all that is great about Camp Lakota. Each day will a different theme. (Pioneers, Gold Miners, and Mountain Men) It is a great opportunity to participate in Day Camp activities but only for one day, or all three!
Cub Scout Resident Camp
Traveling Through Time
Thursday – Sunday, July 10 – 13, 17 – 20, and 24 - 27
Resident Camp is a great multi night camping opportunity for Cub Scouts. Scouts will have all of Lakota’s facilities available to them including the climbing wall, BB guns, archery, crafts, nature, swimming (subject to availability), off site fishing, and a great campfire program. Delicious meals are served in the dining tent and the enthusiastic camp staff makes the weekend fun for everybody.
Resident Camp For Beginners
Camping for the Rest of Us
Friday – Sunday, June 27 - 29
This special Resident Camp session is geared towards first time and reluctant campers. It is a Friday to Sunday program that features a skilled staff member to help each group of campers set up their tents and camp, answer questions, and basically give extra attention to people new or uncomfortable in the camping experience. Program is focused on teaching camping skills intermixed with themed Resident Camp activities.
Webelos Weekends
Camp Napowan: June 13 - 15
Camp Lakota: August 8 - 10
All sessions are three day, two night weekends open to both Webelos I and II Scouts. The Napowan session, as always, is a great introduction to Boy Scout summer camp, and Lakota will offer a great Webelos camping experience without the four hour drive. Both Camps will feature the climbing wall, BB guns, archery, crafts, nature, swimming (Lakota subject to availability) and a great campfire program. Napowan also features a waterfront and the unique feature of Flintlock village. Delicious meals are served in the dining tent and the enthusiastic camp staff makes the weekend fun for everybody.
Family Camping
Camp Napowan: May 24 – 26
Share our camps with your entire family! Everybody gets to enjoy all of our great camp facilities on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Bring your own gear and food, and be ready for a fun, family camping experience. Educate our Scout parents on what our Scouts can do, and they’ll be more likely to encourage their own boys to attend our camps.
Napowan Summer Camp
June 15 – August 2
Each summer, the Camp Napowan offers myriad different opportunities to meet your summer needs whether its going for a plunge in Hill’s Lake, reliving the 1800’s in the Flintlock Historical Village or by experiencing one of five Older Scout programs including hiking the Porcupine Mountains, SCUBA diving, rock climbing, canoeing the Flambeau River or biking/kayaking.
Along with their troop and patrol scouts will be see the magic of Scouting come alive in daily living. With a knowledgeable and well trained staff, Camp Napowan stands with open arms for all campers to experience the best summer yet!
Special Napowan Opportunity
In an effort to offer a summer camping experience to boys who may not be able to attend Napowan with their unit, or whose units don’t plan to go to Napowan this summer, or to offer an additional week to boys all ready planning to attend at some point with their unit, NWSC is working up something special during the June 29 - July 5 Summer Camp Session.
The Napowan Staff will be available to be campsite leaders so boys can attend a week of Napowan without their unit leaders. This week is usually the quietest session during the summer, so there will be ample opportunities for Scouts to:
- Earn more merit badges.
- Get more practice time at shooting sports.
- Do more projects at Flint Lock.
- Take the BSA Lifeguard Certification course.
All the normal camp activities will be in place so everyone will get the full program.
The fee structure is the same for the other weeks, EXCEPT for boys who will be attending with their unit during another session. The fee for these Scouts enjoying a second week will be discounted to $175.00. Details are still be worked out, but please make this offer known to all of your Scouts.
Did You Know...that if your Webelos Scout crosses....
- he becomes a Boy Scout
- he’ll learn life long skills within the first year...a Scout to First Class
- he’ll learn skills that may save a life... another’s or his own
- he’ll learn how to ‘survive’ in the outdoors...to take care of himself
- he’ll meet friends who may last a lifetime
- he’ll learn to become a leader
- he’ll have fun
Did You Know...that if you cross with him....
- he’ll most likely stay in Scouting
- he’ll share experiences with you and your family
- you can become a Troop leader or Merit Badge Counselor (share your skills)
- you’ll become a role model for others...Scouts and Leaders
- you can hike, trek, canoe, and/or camp along side your scout
- you can take trainings to learn to advise/guide young boys into manhood
- you’ll have fun
Webelos to Scout Transition is more than crossing over a bridge into Boy Scouting. It’s a process of preparing a young boy to move from a program that is run by parents into a program that is run by the Scouts themselves. It starts in the second year of being a Webelos and move through the first months of becoming a Scout. Liken it to riding a bike- from training wheels to two wheels. You’re there for him and when has mastered the two wheels you get your bike and together you ride.
The value of Scouting goes beyond the ideals of the Scout Law and Oath...it is living them. It is sharing them with others who believe in the same values...for your son and for you. It is meeting, learning from, and teaching others...Scouts and Leaders. Scouting is a safe environment for personal growth and yes making mistakes in which to learn from. Scouting helps prepare a young boy for life; he learns about his own abilities and capabilities, about acceptance, diversity, competition, and he finds what is truly important in his life...his family, his friends, his sense of belonging to something bigger than himself.
Scouting is for him but it’s also for you...a chance to walk beside your son and guide him, share experiences with him, then watch as he becomes a leader and others walk with him. Have him cross that bridge and at the same time join him...in a rich and lifelong experience.
Marie Diffley - VP Membership
Haven’t joined a Troop yet...Call: 847-824-6880
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