W. D. Boyce Council

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This newsletter is being provided to you as a tool to keep you informed on all of the most breaking program news within the Council. To find out more information please click on the picture and you will be redirected to another site. It is our intention to send this out on a weekly basis to provide the most up to the minute changes we can.If you have ideas or comments you would like to share, contact Barb Murphy or Jessica Koonce. Table of Contents ·         Announcements ·         Events ·         Training Opportunities ·         Camp Updates	Announcements   Attention: Scoutmasters NYLT recommendations are due February 28.  Events   Upcoming Scout Nights Maker Night for Tiger and Bear at the Children’s Discovery Museum on Thursday, February 12, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Boys will use a variety of tools and materials in the Innovation Station Maker Space as they build a project of their own to take home. Cub Scouts require one adult for every Scout and $12 per Scout. Maker Night for Wolf and Webelos at the Children’s Discovery Museum on Thursday, February 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This hands-on program is designed for boys to use woodworking tools to build their own birdhouse. Cub Scouts require one adult for every Scout and $12 per Scout. Registration is now open for Merit Badge Day at Illinois State Univerisity! There are ten different badges to choose from this year so make sure to register early to secure a spot! Upcoming Events Wotamalo’s District Pinewood Derby is February 21 from 7:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at Hopedale Grade School. Early Bird Pack registration is $10.00 per Scout until Friday, February 13 and is $12.00 per Scout until Friday, February 20.  Lowaneu’s District Pinewood Derby is February 21st 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Peru at the Walmart Garden Center. Check in and Inspections is 45 minutes before the races start so make sure to check out our race time! Registration is $10.00 per scout. Crossroads District Pinewood Derby is February 21st at Moose Family Center. Check In begins at 10:30 a.m. and awards will be presented at 1:45 p.m. There is no cost to participate but all registration information MUST be in by February 16, 2015. Heartland’s District Pinewood Derby is February 28th at Redeemer Lutheran Church from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Early Bird registraion is $7.00 per scout and ends on Wednesday, February, 25th. Registration at the door will be $10.00 per scout. Training Opportunities                   Wotamalo and Heartland 2015 Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training on February 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lowaneu’s 2015 Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training on March 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Camp Updates   Don’t miss our 50th year at ISR! Check out what is still available and make your reservations before it is too late! ISR Staff Applications are currently being accepted. Interviews will be held on February 12th from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and February 17th from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Reminder: Pre-Camp Leader’s Meetings will be the first week of March. Check the website for more information. Start planning now for W. D. Boyce Council Adventure Camp (formerly Day Camp). Placemats displaying information on the 2015 Adventure Camp Programs are available upon request for your Blue and Gold Banquet at no additional charge.
Barb Murphy                                           Jessica Koonce              Director of Camping                          Unit Serving Activities Executive      309-673-6136 ext. 128                         309-673-6136 ext. 121