Boy Scouts - Great Bear District

Welcome
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Great Bear
District
THREE FIRES COUNCIL
February 2016
Roundtable
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Great Bear District
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February Roundtable
The Roundtable Staff:
Your Roundtable Commissioners and Program Emcees:
Boy Scouts – George Boothe – gjbne@yahoo.com
Cub Scouts - Jason Fels – goclones92@gmail.com
Venturing- Dan Kubick – d.kubick@sbcglobal.net
Roundtable Staff:
Kitty Molenda - cmolenda@sbcglobal.net
Grace Rapach - cino50@aol.com
Chuck Molenda - cmolenda@sbcglobal.net
Kevin Wills - scouts_kmw@yahoo.com
Dane Meyer – danemeyer01@yahoo.com
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The District Key Three:
Acting District Committee Chair – Troy
Fleener t_fleener@comcast.net
District Commissioner - Ron Calderone
630-336-6327 chiefdog007@comcast.net
District Executive – Alex Nelson
815-274-6392 Alex.Nelson@scouting.org
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Congratulations to the Great Bear District on
achieving Silver Level for the Journey to
Excellence (JTE) Program for 2015.
Thank you to all the units who completed their JTE
forms and turned them in helping us get to
SILVER.
Congratulations to all of the Great Bear District Units who
achieved Gold, Silver or Bronze level in JTE. Well done.
Don’t know what JTE is? Ask Ron,
Alex, Troy or your unit commissioner.
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GOT IDEAS?
GREAT!! BECAUSE WE WANT THEM.
We know your time is valuable. So we want to make sure that your
time at Roundtable is well spent.
Are there topics of discussion we are missing that you need to
know about? Let us know! Talk to us or leave a note.
Feel more comfortable communicating electronically? Send an
email to George gjbne@yahoo.com, Jason
goclones92@gmail.com or Dan d.kubick@sbcglobal.net.
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Your Great Bear District is Live OnOn-Line
• Visit our web site at http://greatbeardistrict.org/
• Like us on Facebook
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Would you like the links electronically? Send an email to George (gjbne@yahoo.com),
subject: Great Bear Links. I will send you the links.
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BIG Great Bear District
THANK YOU to Marty Broderick
A great
and the Scouts and Leaders of Troop 26 for a
well run and successful Klondike Derby!!!
Great job Troop 26, you did the Great Bear
District proud.
Thank you to all the others who also volunteered.
81 Youth from 10 Troops and 1 Venture Crew
attended the event.
Over 90 cans of soup were donated.
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BARTLETT LITTLE LEAGUE – CHALLENGER & SENIOR CHALLENGER
SPECIAL NEEDS BASEBALL DIVISION (BUDDY BASEBALL)
SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY JUNE 4th
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The largest Challenger’s Baseball League in the Midwest
10 teams: 6 Junior Teams ages 4 – 18 and 4 Senior Teams ages 18 and up with 12 to 15 players per
team
Each team player is paired with a buddy. The buddy shadows the player by helping with helmets and
bats, running bases and fielding. Need approximately 70 – 80 Scouts. Need 2 adult leaders per unit.
Unit commitments are needed no later than May 1st. Contact Larry Wegner,
Special Needs District Chair, Great Bear District and Manager/Coach BLL Challenger
Division.
Email: wegner.lawrence@gmail.com
Mobile 630-441-7400
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The next Great Bear District Swim Day
Sunday February 21, 2016
Elgin Recreation Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin
From Noon to 3 PM
Cost $3/Scout, $4/Swimming Adult - payable at the front desk
Leaders from each unit are responsible for watching their
Scouts. Please have at least one leader for every 5 Scouts.
• Swimming and Lifesaving MB Counselors are encouraged to
attend.
• Contact Bob Faber for more details r.faber@sbcglobal.net or
847-207-5188
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Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews:
Summer Camp is just a few months away. Time to think about
setting up a swim test for your Troop or Crew
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Contact Bob Faber r.faber@sbcglobal.net or 847-207-5188 to setup a Swim
Test for your unit at either Bartlett or Elgin Rec Centers. Evenings preferred.
The BSA Requirements are below. NOTE the emphasis on swimming in a
strong manner. That means clear, recognizable, proper strokes and not being
exhausted at the end of the swim. Adults will be held to the same standard.
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in
a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke,
breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl. Then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting
backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and
must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by
floating.
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Great Bear District 2016 Pinewood Derby
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2016
Spring Hill Mall (Sears wing)
Rules & Registration forms available at greatbeardistrict.org
Questions? Contact Adam Carver at nar-ver@hotmail.com
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Order of the Arrow announcements for Boy Scout Troops
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Have you paid your 2016 dues yet? Did you know you can pay on-line at
oa41.org. Check the Lodge's website for additional information!
Have you scheduled your Troop’s 2016 OA elections? If not, contact Alan
Burnham alan145.bsa@gmail.com or Joe Kazmierczak
cmjoekaz67@yahoo.com
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Order of the Arrow announcements for Boy Scout Troops
And Venture Crews - (continued)
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Upcoming Order of the Arrow events:
2016 Friendship Powwow - Saturday, February 13, 2016 - Fox Valley
Montessori School, 850 N. Commonwealth Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Registration: 8:00 am – 8:30 am / Craft Sessions: 8:45 am – 11:45
Lunch: Noon – 1:00 pm / Grand Entry: 1:30 pm
Cost: $8 - Includes craft supplies, lunch, and event patch
Come join Lowaneu Allanque Lodge as we celebrate the New Year
with our annual Friendship Powwow. This event is open to all
registered Scouts and Scouters.
Contact Alan Burnham alan145.bsa@gmail.com or Joe Kazmierczak
cmjoekaz67@yahoo.com for more information.
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Looking for information on the changes to the Boy Scout Program
that took effect February 1st? Check out these links:
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New Boy Scout Requirements put more emphasis on physical fitness http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/12/03/new-boy-scout-requirements-put-moreemphasis-on-physical-fitness/
Scout, currently a joining badge, to become its own rank http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/19/scout-currently-joining-badge-become-rank/
Number of campouts required for First Class will double in 2016 http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/11/16/number-campouts-required-first-class-willdouble-2016/
Boy Scout Requirements – effective Jan. 1, 2016, Comparison to Current Requirements http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/2016BoyScoutRequirements_8.14.2015.pdf
Scout Rank Requirements - http://usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/2016/changes/bsrank116.asp
Would you like these electronically? Send an email to George (gjbne@yahoo.com), subject:
Boy Scout 2016 Changes. I will send you these and other links I have found.
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Looking for Scouting resources? Check out some of these links:
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2014-2016 Program Change Overview, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing http://www.scouting.org/filestore/program_update/pdf/20142015_Program_Change_Overview_v8.pdf
http://usscouts.org/
Bobwhite Blather - Information, Observation, and Inspiration for Scouters http://bobwhiteblather.com/
The Insane Scouter Leader Page - http://insanescouter.org/c/28/Leaders.html
The Ultimate List of Scouting Apps - http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2012/08/09/theultimate-list-of-scouting-apps/
P.R.A.Y. Publications Programs of Religious Activities with Youth http://praypub.org/main_frameset.htm
Would you like these electronically? Send an email to George (gjbne@yahoo.com), subject:
Scouting Links I want. I will send you these and other links I have found.
Have links you are willing to share? Send an email to George (gjbne@yahoo.com), subject:
Scouting Links to share. I will publish them in future slide shows.
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Advancement:
• The Advancement Committee is looking for 1-2 Boy
Scout Troops that would like to host a Life to Eagle
Seminar in February. If interested, contact Marti
Jernberg (mjscouter@aol.com).
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Great Bear District Training •
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What: BALOO Training
When: April 23, 2016 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Who: All Cub Scout Leaders who are considering taking their Packs
on overnight outings
Why: Course will provide Cub Scout Leaders with skills to conduct
successful Pack overnight outings
Where: Poplar Creek Church, 300 Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103
Cost: $25 Per Person – includes food students will use to prepare
Contact Don Llewellyn 630-981-1551 or donald.e.llewellyn@gmail.com
Register on-line at https://www.threefirescouncil.org/
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What: CHAPLAIN AND CHAPLAIN AIDE Training
When: May 7, 2016 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Who: Adults planning to become Troop Chaplain or Webelos and Boy Scouts
planning to become Chaplain Aides are welcome to participate
Why: Course will provide Chaplain and Chaplain Aides with skills to serve in
their roles within the Troops
Where: We will start with a tour of BAPS in Bartlett from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
followed by classroom course from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Immanuel United
Church of Christ, 415 West North Avenue Bartlett Il. 60103
Cost: TBD – does not include lunch – we encourage everyone to join in
fellowship in lunch at BAPS
Contact Don Llewellyn 630-981-1551 or donald.e.llewellyn@gmail.com
Register on-line at https://www.threefirescouncil.org/
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What: Den Chief Training
When: March 5, 2016 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Who: Boy Scouts who are or want to be a Den Chief
Why: Boy Scouts who complete this training are considered “trained”
Where: Immanuel United Church of Christ, 415 West North Avenue,
Bartlett, IL
Cost: $20 Per Scout - does not include lunch - Please bring a sack
lunch
Contact Don Llewellyn 630-981-1551 or donald.e.llewellyn@gmail.com
Register on-line at https://www.threefirescouncil.org/
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Great Bear District Training •
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What: WOOD FIRE – DUTCH OVEN Training
When: May 21, 2016 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Who: Adults and Youth 14 and up or accompanied by paying adult
Why: Course will provide expert instruction on building wood fires and
Dutch oven cooking. Bring Dutch oven, notepad and pencil and if
possible Dutch oven stand. Must wear Field Shirt aka “Class A”.
Where: Tyler Creek Forest Preserve (Upper Shelter) 401 Davis Road,
Elgin, IL 60123
Cost: $30.00 until May 7, $40.00 after May 7
Contact Don Llewellyn 630-981-1551 or donald.e.llewellyn@gmail.com
Register on-line at https://www.threefirescouncil.org/
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Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts •
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What: Can Spend the Day Earning Their Religious Emblem
When: April 16, 2016 Registration 8:00 AM, Closing Devotion at 4:00 pm
Who: Tigers, Wolves, Bears & Webelos and Boy Scouts that are in 6th thru 8th
grades. All Scouts are to wear their Class A Uniform. Bring their Bible (any
version) and at least 2 sharpened Pencils.
Why: The program includes: God & Me for Tigers & Wolves, God & Family for
Bears & Webelos, and God & Church for Boy Scouts that are in 6th- 8th grade.
Where: St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, 115 N. Spring Street, Elgin, IL
60123
Cost: $10.00 per Scout until April 2, $12.00 after April 2 (if space is available).
Fee Includes Workbook, Patch, Snacks & Lunch of Hot Dogs/Chips/Kool-Aid.
Contact Ruthann Schatz, District Religious Emblems Coordinator, 847-909-2141
or ruthann360@gmail.com
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Training opportunity for Boy Scouts and
Webelos just crossed over (must
register as a Boy Scout):
Merit Badge University
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When: February 20th, 2016 – Registration ends February 15th
Where: Merit Badge University: York High School/Elmhurst College
Scouts may choose from 90+ merit badges taught in a single day by
our awesome cadre of merit badge instructors. Visit the MBU
Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/meritbadgeuniversity/) and
Like us to get the inside scoop on all things MBU. Registration
opened January 13th and is available on the Three Fires Council
website. MBU is hosted by Potawatomi Trails District.
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Training opportunity for Adult
Leaders at All Levels of Scouting:
Three Fires Council Training Expo
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When: Saturday February 20th, 2016 8:00am - 4:00pm. Check-in begins at 8:00.
Opening ceremony at 8:30 in Illinois Hall. Classes begin promptly at 9:00.
Where: Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Parking is
in the North lot.
Cost: $35 (non-refundable). The First Aid, CPR and AED class has an additional
$15 fee for course materials.
TFC's Training Expo is an extension of our day-long Merit Badge University.
While nearly 3,000 Scouts attend MBU right around the corner, our Adult
Leaders have an opportunity for learning and fellowship too! Registration is
open to all Scouting adult leaders and volunteers. Registration and payment is
online only. Registration ends February 15th.
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Training Opportunity LORD BADEN-POWELL
UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
PROUDLY SERVING SCOUTERS FROM
THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL REGION
OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
FOR TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS
MARCH 11-13, 2016
"One Goal - Our Dream"
2016 Catalog is Here.
http://www.lbpuniv.org/Catalog.htm
Online Registration http://www.neic.org/Event.aspx?id=2312
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Do you support the Great Bear Closet
uniform recycling program?
• If you have any uniform pieces that your Scout has
outgrown, please contact Louis Hernandez at 847-8888094. Let all of your Scout’s Parents know about this
program.
• Louis will keep an inventory of uniform pieces and help
make sure that all Scouts who need a uniform, have one.
• The Closet is currently in need of Cub Scout Uniforms.
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Next Roundtable –
March10, 2016
• Right here at First United Methodist Church, 216 E.
Highland, Elgin, 60120
• February themes: Cub Scouts – Cheerful/Strike Up
the Band, Boy Scouts – Breakout Session - Position
Specific Breakouts (Committee and Scout Master/
Assistant Scout Master) and discussions.
• Stay for the Fellowship and friendship.
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The Roundtable Commissioners (George
Boothe, Jason Fels and Dan Kubick) and Staff
(Kitty Molenda, Grace Rapach, Chuck
Molenda, Kevin Wills and Dane Meyer) and the
District Key Three (Ron Calderone, Alex
Nelson and Troy Fleener) Thank You for
attending tonight.
We look forward to seeing you at Roundtable
next month.
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