2016 05 PTAC NW Suburban Community Newsletter May 24 2016
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2016 05 PTAC NW Suburban Community Newsletter May 24 2016
Serving the four Northwest Suburban Districts of the Pathway to Adventure Council Blackhawk District - Des Plaines, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Park Ridge, Rosemont, Schiller Park, and Skokie North Woods District - Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Prospect Heights, Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect Pathfinder District - Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Schaumburg, and Streamwood Signal Hill District - Barrington, N. Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Lake Zurich, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Kildeer, Tower Lakes, Long Grove, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, N. Barrington, S. Barrington, Lake Barrington and Barrington Hills A publication made by and for volunteers. Contents: PTAC Mobile Message Service Jamboree Troop Boy Talks Venturing Fest 2016 (July 31) Cub Scout Advancement News Boy Scout Merit Badge Changes Welding Merit Badge Workshop (June 11 & 18) Cub Scout Day and Overnight Camping Microsoft Merit Badge Workshops Exploring STEM and Career Challenge (July 31-Aug 5) Blast into Scouting Shooting Sports Event (June 11) Venturing Civilian Marksmanship Rifle Clinic (June 25) Free Weekend Camping at Adventure Camp (June 4) Journey to Excellence Napowan 70th Anniversary weekend (July 22-24) Summertime Pack Award Someone you should know Honor Flight (June 8) OA News Bandits Scout Day (July 13) Boomers Scout Day (July 22) 360 Chicago Scout Days (Aug 11, 12 & 13) Haunted Hike (Oct 21 & 22) Golf Classic (July 18) Sporting Clays Classic (Aug 28) National Youth Leadership Training (June 12-17, June 18-23, July 10-15) Climbing and Rappelling Instructor Training (June 10) Venture Leader OnlineTraining Wood Badge Fall Course Instructor Lead Training Course Schedule Cub Scout - BALOO (June 4) OnlineTraining Roundtable LEGOLand Discovery Center Scout Shop District Website links Newsletter Subscription Past Issues Submit for Publication Stay Connected to Scouting Pathway to Adventure Council is now mobile! Subscribe today and we will keep you in the loop on exciting local Scouting activities for you and your family to enjoy. To subscribe, send a text message to the number 51-555 with the word ADVENTURE in the body of the text. You will receive 4 text message updates per month and can unsubscribe any time by replying the word STOP. Normal carrier text message charges may apply. Troop Boy Talks Two Jamboree contingent troops have been allotted to the Northwest Suburban Community. Each troop will consist of 36 Boy Scouts and 4 Adult leaders. Mark Niggemann and Ken Westlake are serving as Scoutmasters of these troops. They would like to schedule boy talks with each troop in the Northwest Suburban Community to recruit Scouts interested in attending. If you can schedule a boy talk for your troop, contact the Jamboree Scoutmaster covering your District. Pathfinder / Signal Hill district troops contact Mark Niggemann at markbsa@jklmn.org Blackhawk / North Woods district troops contact Ken Westlake at kwestlake@aol.com. Information about the Jamboree itinerary, activities, fees, and registration is available at the PTAC website. VenturingFest 2016 The first national gathering of Venturers at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, is set for July 31 to August 5, 2016. The Summit is a great place to have fun and an exciting time with other Venturers from across the country. VenturingFest 2016 is open to registered Venturers, Scouts (14+) and adult leaders. This six-day High-Adventure excursion invites participants to explore the best the Summit has to offer. We’re talking rock climbing, skateboarding, BMX biking, water sports, shooting sports, zip lines, challenge courses, and so much more. Cost: $400 Youth, $300 Adults More Cub Scout Advancement News Reporting Please make sure that all Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks are entered in the BSA system before your Scout crosses over and registered in a Boy Scout unit. Once a boy is registered in a troop, any Cub Scout ranks that were earned including Arrow of Light will not be able to be entered in the youth’s scouting history. This is why prompt recording of advancements is important. All ranks should count for the Scout and be on their permanent Scouting record. Cub Scouts Shooting Sports Awards – Take Aim at New Fun! Cub Scout Shooting Sports Awards are here! To discover the new opportunities, visit the Program Updates web page (scouting.org/programupdates), and see the details for the inclusion of BB guns, archery, and slingshots in Cub Scout programs. These programs may only be conducted at a district or council level and by qualified range masters and supervisors. Boys will earn the shooting sports awards in a particular order: Rank-level patch. Choose a discipline: BB gun, archery, or slingshot. Complete the Level 1 requirements for that discipline. Discipline device (pin). Complete the Level 2 requirements for the same discipline in which the patch was earned. Additional discipline devices. Earn pins for the remaining disciplines by completing the Level 1 and Level 2 requirements in those disciplines. (Note: Both Level 1 and Level 2 requirements must be completed for each successive discipline.) More Boy Scout Merit Badge Changes Changes were recently announced for some very popular merit badges as a direct result of feedback from leaders across the country. Cooking For years, Scout leaders reported that there was not enough “cooking” in the Cooking merit badge, and it did not adequately represent all types of cooking. In 2014, the badge became an Eagle Scout-required badge once again, and these concerns were addressed. Almost immediately, feedback began to come in from leaders saying that although the new requirements were a great improvement, perhaps they went overboard. The badge had become more technical and science-oriented and the requirements could be better organized. In a very unusual move, an update was released this year to help our Scouts earn the badge without losing the original intent of the improvements. REMEMBER… A Scout can continue to use the older requirements should he choose to, or he can switch to the new. The choice is his. More Lifesaving Several requirements were rewritten to reinforce safety and to clarify for Scouts and counselors what is expected. The pamphlet has greatly been improved with new text and photos. Snow Sports Scouts have previously been able to earn this badge by demonstrating their skills in skiing or snowboarding. Now, they will also be able to do so with a third option--snowshoeing. Many Scouts participate in snowshoeing at camp, and now they can earn Snow Sports merit badge by doing so. Welding Merit Badge Workshop Session 1 June 11, 2016 Session 2 June 18, 2016 Both Sessions are 9am-noon at Harper College (1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, Ill) Registration is $15 Online Registration for June workshop is open to June 7 Currently there is a wait list so check in to see if there is an opening Participants MUST be 14 years old to attend. Scouts must attend both sessions in their entirety to qualify for the welding merit badge. Workshop supported by Harper College and Chicago Blowers Corporation. Come and see the sparks fly as well as learn a useful and in demand skill! More Cub Scout Day Camp Cub Scout Day Camp Strange Science is open to all Cub Scouts and siblings entering 1st-5th grade in fall 2016. Day Camps in the NW Suburban Community area include: Elk Grove Village / Schaumburg June 21-23 Barrington June 28-30 Rosemont / NW Chicago Jul;y 5-7 Your Den or Pack can pick a date and location that fits your schedule from the 12 dates and locations. Additional information and registration is available on the Cub Scout Day Camp website. Other exciting Cub Scout camp experiences include Overnight Camp for Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts entering 2nd or 3rd grade in Fall 2016 at 2 locations at Adventure Camp in Rochelle, IL More Webelos Overnight Camp is open to Webelos Scouts entering 4th or 5th grade in Fall 2016 at Adventure Camp in Rochelle IL More Cub Scout Family Camp is open to the whole family at two locations at Adventure Camp in Rochelle, IL and Camp Betz in Berrien Springs, MI. Details and Registration can be found at: Family Camp Weekend in Illinois Adventure Camp a one-on-one Cub Scout and a parent or guardian adventure June 18-19, 2016 at Adventure Camp in Rochelle, IL. More If you have questions, contact Program Director Lisa Earley at Lisa.Earley@Scouting.org . Workshops for Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts will be held at the Microsoft Retail Stores in Oak Brook and Woodfield Malls. Details, registration and payment information can be found by clicking on the event on the PTAC Calendar. Registration for classes is $10. Cub Scout Belt Loop workshops for Photography, Video Games, Computers and Astronomy can be scheduled by request. If your den, pack, patrol or troops would like to schedule private workshops (maximum 12 at Woodfield or 20 max at Oak Brook) please contact Lisa.Earley@Scouting.org or call (847) 824-6861 to arrange a date and time with either Microsoft location. Workshops offered in May through June for: ANIMATION GAME DESIGN ASTRONOMY MOVIEMAKING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMMING Information for May through June workshops is available here. Exploring STEM & Career Challenge at Owasippe Scout Reservation Be a part of Pathway to Adventure Council's Exploring STEM & Career Challenge taking place at Owasippe Scout Reservation! Open to all Exploring Posts! Sunday 7/31 - Friday, August 5, 2016. Learn how STEM skills are vital to careers including: Robotics & Technology, Engineering, Law Enforcement, Fire Safety, Skilled Trades, Aviation, Forestry. During flex times, try out some of the activities: hiking, canoeing, archery, sailing, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, COPE and more. Details and registration can be found at: Exploring STEM & Career Challenge 2016 launch days will be adventure days featuring launch parties. Scouts and families will get to explore and experience a larger scale taste of the Cub Scout program on launch day to include but not be limited to the rocket launch. Make plans now for your local membership blast events, Signup event Thursday September 15, 2016 Launch Date Saturday October 1 and 8, 2016 Pack leaders contact your District membership representative and let them know your participation plans. Troops are needed for the sign up and launch dates too. Troops contact your district representative. Your District representatives want tol support you with information and supplies. Pathfinder District Matt Faughn - Faughnfamily@comcast.net Signal Hill District Dan Pierce - danielpierce@ameritech.net North woods District Al Preusk - alpreusk@yahoo.com Blackhawk District Joe Roback - jroback@wheels.com Shooting Sport Event Boy Scout June 11 Boy Scouts don't miss this exciting event at the Illinois State Rifle Association Range in Bonfield Illinois on June 11, 2016 8 am to 6 pm. Hosted by the Pathway to Adventure Shooting Sports Program the event will include 22 Caliber Rifle Shooting - 12 Lanes 12 and 20 Gauge Trap Shooting, 3 Stations Archery, 6 Lanes (3D targets, Bulls eye Targets) Axe and Knife Throwing Pistol (14 years and older) High Power Rifle Shooting (14 years and older) Merit Badge completion available. On-line registration only and limited to the first 90 participants. Cost is $45.00 for Scouts and $20.00 for Adults who want to shoot All youth must bring a completed waiver to participate and lunch. Required waiver and registration can be found at: Shooting Sports Event 2016 Venturing Civilian Marksmanship Rifle Clinic The Aurora Sportsman’s Club, ASC, is part of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), will conduct for Venturing Scouts a National Match Course Clinics on the following Sundays, rain or shine. SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (Reservation call-in on June 25, from 9-10 a.m.) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (Reservation call-in on Sep 24, from 9-10 a.m.) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 (Reservation call-in on Oct 22, from 9-10 a.m.) More Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to all PTAC units and families Adventure Camp | 4492 S Knoll Road | Rochelle, IL 61068 Free Cub Scout activities on Saturday, free campsites for all units wishing to stay overnight, free Saturday lunch, and loads of outdoor adventure to launch our 2016 Summer Camp season! CLICK HERE to register! Journey to Excellence (JTE) Status check time! This is a good time to check on your unit’s "Journey to Excellence" (JTE). The JTE encourage us and helps measure our unit Scouting program excellence in four areas: Planning and budget Membership Program Leadership JTE is helpful in planning our summer and fall programming. As the first half of the year concludes and we look ahead, it is a good time to review your unit score and what it would take to make Bronze, Silver and Gold. The 2016 scorecards are here, as well as instructions in submitting your unit’s achievements. Journey to Excellence - Call for Comment Just as your unit gets feedback from the JTC, the team behind JTE wants your feedback to make the JTE requirements and scorecards even more useful. Volunteers and professionals on the JTE team review and revise the JTE scorecards every year. Right now they’re working on the 2017 Journey to Excellence scorecards, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2017. They want your guidance and feedback. Go to help-make-2017-journeyexcellence-scorecards-even-better to leave a comment or email your comments and suggestions to jte@scouting.org. Camp Napowan has been positively impacting youth for 70 years. This is a weekend of fun and fellowship to enjoy Camp Napowan, while reliving memories and sharing them with your family and friends. Friday - check-in begins at 1 pm, with dinner and fire bowl Saturday – Camp activities all day with barbecue lunch at the waterfront and dinner at the Waupaca Ramada Inn Sunday – brunch at the Elman Farm Camping is available and a block of rooms set aside at the Waupaca Ramada Inn, (Ramada inn reservation 715 258-9212) Celebration registration online by June 30 is $50 per person, $100 family of four, (after June 30 $25 more) More Summertime Award A Pack summer program is good for Scouts, their family and your Pack. Plan your Pack summer program now to keep the fun rolling. A pack can earn the National Summertime Pack Award by doing three pack activities 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 their uniform right pocket flap. More Someone You Should Know Sue Simmons Council Commissioner Sue became Pathway to Adventure Council Commissioner in April after being a 16-year veteran volunteer of the Boy Scouts of America. Her lifelong love for outdoor adventure was sparked at 17 years old when she embarked on a 14-day camping trip in Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. This was her first of many camping experiences. Since 2010, Sue has served the BSA through a myriad of volunteer positions at all levels and in numerous programs. She has volunteered as a den leader, assistant Scoutmaster, committee chair, Jamboree 2010 assistant Scoutmaster, district committee chair, council executive board member, group vice president of district operations and council commissioner for Northwest Suburban Council. Sue is a staunch advocate of training and practices what she preaches. She served on the training staff for Baloo, OWL, IOSL, OKPIC, Wood Badge, District Committee Workshop and Unit Commission Basics and Tools. Sue is a Vigil Honor member of the OA, a Silver Beaver recipient, and a Fox to those who know her through Wood Badge. As Council Commissioner, Sue provides direction and support for the Unit and District Commissioners and their service to units. One of the services is helping adult leaders use the Journey to Excellence to achieve excellence in youth development. Outside of Scouting, Sue is the director of quality improvement for Help At Home, LLC. Sue and her husband, Jim, live in the Pathfinder District of PTAC’s Northwest Suburban Community. Sue and Jim have three adult children: a daughter and two sons. In her free time (we don’t know where she finds it) Sue enjoys gardening and bird watching. Honor Flight Chicago will be flying WWII and Korean War veterans this year to Washington D.C for special recognition of their service to our country. Scout groups are asked to come to Midway to welcome them home from their day of Honor. We hope you can join as part of the honor guard this year. Flight dates are June 8, July 13, August 10, September 7, and October 5. More FAQ OA News About the OA The 2016 Order of the Arrow Section C7 Conclave held the weekend of April 22-24 was a huge success! All of the Pathway To Adventure Lodges participated and were integral in the planning and execution of the event. A big shout-out to the Section Leadership, especially the Section Chief, Tyler Harris (Lakota), Vice-Chief, William Caldwell (Michigamea) and Secretary Alex Witek (Lakota). Also, big thanks to our fellow arrowmen from Wag-O-Shag Lodge who hosted the great weekend! Congratulations to Alex Witek (Lakota) who was elected to the position of Section Chief and to Sean Mellin (Lakota) who was elected to the position of Section Secretary. We know that they will do a great job leading the Section during the next year. Alex will also have the opportunity to represent C7 at the National Order of the Arrow Meeting in Dallas later this year. Congratulations also to Remy Amft (Michigamea), Terry Dutton (Pachsegink) and Matt Pierucci (Lakota) who were presented with the very prestigious R. D. Dunkin Leadership in Service Award. The award is presented to arrowmen in Section C7 who go above and beyond their immediate duties in service and thus pave a path of excellence for others to follow. And finally, Mike Tangen (Lakota) has been appointed as the Section C7 Adviser and Sean Gertsch (Michigamea) will serve as an Associate Section Adviser. It is certain that they will serve the Section with distinction and we are proud that they hale from PTAC! All of these fine arrowmen are an inspiration to all of us and serve as a reminder that the Order of the Arrow within the Pathway To Adventure Council is as strong as ever and we are prepared to pave the way into our second century! Scout Night with the Chicago Bandits Wednesday, July 13th, 7:05pm Chicago Bandits VS. Scrap Yard Dawgs at the Ballpark in Rosemont (27 Jennie Finch Way). $10.00 per ticket for all Scouts and Families. Be a part of the Pre-Game On-Field Scout Parade and take home your special Chicago Bandits Scout Patch. Deadline to order tickets is Friday July 8, 2016. More Scout Night with the Schaumburg Boomers 2 games Fridays 7/22 & 8/5 - 3 packages! Scouts will have the opportunity to… Participate in a Scout parade! Present the colors! View post game fireworks! Sleep over on the field after the game! Multiple package options available. SEE FLYER below for more details! Scout Night with the Schaumburg Boomer 360 CHICAGO TAKEOVER DAYS August 11, 12 & 13 360 CHICAGO – Scout the Skies includes: General Admission – to 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck TILT – Chicago’s most thrilling experience! Sky School – independent activity covering Chicago history and culture 6x8 Group Photo – with commemorative photo jacket Plus, receive the exclusive 360 CHICAGO Scout Patch! $18.00 for Scouts - $20.00 for Adults (over $27.00 retail value!) OPEN TO ALL SCOUTING MEMBERS, FRIENDS, & FAMILY! Contact TWong@360CHICAGO.com or call 312-654-2852 312-654-2852 Deadline to order tickets is August 8, 2016. The HAUNTED HIKE IS Back! The Order of the Arrow Lakota lodge is back with their 21st Annual Haunted Hike, October 21 and 22 at the historic Methodist Campground in Des Plaines. More Golf Classic Monday July 18, 2016 Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Killdeer, Illinois 18 holes of golf, lunch, and dinner event More The Pathway To Adventure will host the 10th annual Sporting Clays Classic at Deer Creek Hunt Club in Three Oaks Michigan. The Sporting Clays Classic is sponsored by Bass Pro Shop of Portage Indiana. The event is open to individual shooters as well as teams of shooters. There are 15 stations, lunch and snacks provided as well as well as other promotional items such as a Sporting Clays Classic hat and other goodies. Sponsorships are still available. This year we are off to a great start with new corporate sponsor Strack and Van Till providing the catering. Space is limited to 150 shooters with many already registered for the event. Register online, or call Kris Przewoznik today to get your shooters registered and sponsorships on the promotional materials: 219.852.7132 More National Youth Leadership Training National Youth Leadership Training, NYLT, is the exciting, action-packed co-ed program providing youth with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and throughout their life. The course is open to Boy Scouts age 13-18, Ventures, and Sea Scouts who meet the qualifications. The PTAC participants will get a new NYLT patch and a big vision from their National Youth Leadership Training experience. The courses have a limit of 48 participants so don't wait too long to get your spot. Scouts should contact their Adult leader for a recommendation. Unit Leaders, make sure your unit has leadership trained youth who can lead and teach. The course fee is $240. Qualification and registration information can be found by clicking the PTAC calendar event dates listed below. Camp Big Timber – Elgin Illinois June 12- June 17, 2016 Camp Frank S. Betz - Indiana June 18 - June 23, 2016 Camp Sol R Crown – Wilmont Wisconsin July 10 - July 15, 2016 More More Climbing and Rappelling Instructor Training Level 1, Level 2, & Instructor in Training - Class consists of 2 weekends June 10-12 & June17-18. Participants must be present for all days to be qualified. This course is a sitespecific training course and will cover operations at the Camp Lokota climbing tower. Requirements, details and registration can be found at: Climbing & Rappelling at Lokota Venture Leader Training Venture Adviser and Committee Member required leader specific training is now available online through My.Scouting.org. The 14 e-learning modules provide training on key topics such as selecting youth officers, building a crew budget and annual program planning. The e-learning modules are delivered in three parts, or learning plans. Each learning plan is designed for the specific position and is recommended to be taken before the first meeting, within the first 30 days, and within 90 days. The training program is self-paced, allowing volunteers to complete their training at their own pace. Training is found under Home, My Dashboard, My Training, or, click the Position Specific Training image on the right side of the page. Wood Badge Course Registration is Open for the fall 2016 PTAC Wood Badge Course. Fall Wood Badge August 12-14, 2016 week one, September 10-12 week two Hosted at Camp Sol R Crown, Trevor (Wilmot), Wisconsin More BSA Instructor Lead Training COURSE SCHEDULE To register, and for courses outside the NWSC, check the PTAC calendar (http://www.pathwaytoadventure.org/). Go to the Calendar tab and select Calendar. Once there go to the left side "Show activities for: down arrow to select Training. Once you get here you will only see training dates and information on the calendar. BALOO Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation - June 4, 2016 - Schaumburg More On Line Leader Training Online training for many adult leader courses including Youth Protection has been moved to my.Scouting. To access training courses go to https://my.scouting.org/. Click on Home and then click on My Dashboard to access your training options. If you need assistance with this process click on Procedure for Online Training to download detailed, step by step instructions for the process. · · · 7:30 to 8 pm General Meeting 8 pm Boy Scout Split and Cub Scout Split · 7:30 pm OA Chapter meeting 9 pm “After the Meeting” Fellowship Blackhawk District 2nd Tuesday of each month at Christ Church, Des Plaines (1492 Henry Road) Questions or announcements contact Brett Williams brett.williams@Scouting.org North Woods District 2nd Tuesday of every month, except July, at St Simon Episcopal Church, Arlington Heights, (717 W Kirchoff Road) Questions or announcements contact Al Preusker, Northwoods District Commissioner, alpreusk@yahoo.com Pathfinder District 2nd Monday of the month at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Schaumburg (1320 W Schaumburg Road) Questions or announcements contact Debbie Nudo, Nudedo83@comcast.net Signal Hill District 1st Thursday of the month at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palatine (200 N Plum Grove Road) June will be an outdoor (weather permitting) social, bring side dish to share Questions or announcements contact Bill Burgess, wnburg48@msn.com Host your next Scouting event, pack night or award ceremony at LEGOLAND Discovery Center! $11.00 per person Pizza and Beverages Admission to all rides, movies and attractions Private use of the 4D Theater for awards and presentations For an additional $5 each, children can take home a LEGO® Model Event Timeline 5:00pm Check-in (all guest must arrive by 6pm) 5:00pm – 6:30pm Free Play 6:30pm – 7:00pm Pizza Party 7:00pm – 8:00pm Presentation & Awards in 4D Theater More Are your feet HAPPY? Check out the great THORLO Socks at the Scout Shop. These socks are great for feet that hurt during or after activity. The padding has been clinically shown to reduce Blisters, Pain, Pressures and Moisture. Buy two or more pairs today and save 25% off each pair. Going to Summer Camp, click here to download a Summer Camp Packing List. Check out our Local Scout Shop for new items and your Scouting supplies! NWSC Scout Shop Monday – Friday 9 AM – 6 PM Saturday 9 AM - 3 PM 617 E. Golf Road Suite 101 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: (847) 640-4430 Google Map Blackhawk District Website North Woods District Website Pathfinder District Website Signal Hill District Website VIEW PREVIOUS EDITIONS >>> Boy Scouts Of America | Pathway To Adventure Council | Nothwest Suburban Service Center 617 E. Golf Road Suite 101 SUBMIT NEWS FOR PUBLICATION Arlington Heights, IL 60005 >>> (312) 421-8800 Update your Email Preferences or Unsubscribe