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"Of The Year" award nominations are due by midnight December 31st to Lynnette Dippon (no exceptions) at lynnette.dippon@comcast.net. There is no form - nominations should include name, positon, unit number and less than 1 page in length indicating why this person deserves award. Nominees must be trained for their position and have current YPT.

Cubmaster
Scoutmaster
Crew Advisor
Committee Chair (Pack, Troop, Crew)

You can also nominate a scouter from within your own unit as "Unit Scouter of the Year". Nominations should be submitted to Joe Schluep at jschlue@luc.edu.

Recharter, JTE, and all new CBC forms were due by December 31st. If you have not yet completed re-charter, please reach out to John Kenny at john.kenny@scouting.org.

The Pathfinder Annual Meeting is scheduled for February 5th, 2020 at 7:30PM. We will meet at Lord of Life Church at 119 W. Wise Rd, Schaumburg in the meeting rooms downstairs. While everyone is welcome to attend, all Institutional Heads, Charter Organization Reps, and District Members at Large are encouraged to attend a cast your vote for the proposed incoming slate.

Updates on Family Scouting Program

https://www.scouting.org/familyscouting/

Every Scouter must complete updated Youth Protection training by Oct. 1, 2018

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2018/03/16/every-scouter-must-complete-the-updated-youth-protection-training-by-oct-1-2018/

CAMPING REQUIREMENTS

The number of overnight campouts required for a young man to earn the Second Class and First Class ranks will be reduced under new requirements that take effect Aug. 1, 2017. Click HERE to find out more.

EAGLE PALMS

The way Scouts earn Eagle Palms has changed.

This week [7/10], the BSA has announced significant changes to the way Scouts earn Eagle Palms. The modifications take effect Aug. 1, 2017. Click HERE to find out more.

January 1, 2017 All Scouts Must use New Requirements. In May, 2015, new requirements were released to allow unit leaders adequate time to plan their Scouts’ transition. Starting in January 2017 the new requirements must be used regardless of rank. To review Boy Scout Requirements for 2017 and beyond, visit the Program Updates Page

Roundtable Handouts

District Roundtable meetings are held at 7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of the month.

Subscribe to our email list to receive the online meeting invitations.

The monthly meetings include an opening session and break out sessions. During the opening session, announcements and information relative to all attendees is given out. After the opening session, Boy Scout and Cub Scout leaders split up for sessions relative to there specific disciplines.

It is important that all units have at least one representative attend read below on why.

Why you should attend

Roundtable is the best way to find out what's happening in the council and district, and is a great way to improve the program we provide to the youths in our units!

The National web site (www.scouting.org) states… ‘Scouting roundtables are a form of supplemental training for volunteers held monthly on a district basis The objective of roundtables is to give these leaders program ideas; information on policy, events, and training opportunities; and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. The roundtable commissioner and staff demonstrate elements of a model meeting that leaders may use as a pattern for their own unit meetings. As a result of the roundtable experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, and able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts.’

Wikipedia.com states… ‘the term Roundtable first appears in Wace’s Roman de Brut, a Norman language adaptation of Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae finished in 1155. Wace says King Arthur created the Round Table to prevent quarrels among his barons, none of whom would accept a lower place than the others. As its name suggests, the round table has no head, implying that everyone who sits there has equal status.’ I think King Arthur was a pretty smart guy!

Some of us have been leaders for what seems like years. And we think we know it all. But it is never too late to learn something new! Ask yourself this… would you go to a doctor that still prescribed leeches for their patents? At one time, leeches were the preferred medical practice for numerous ailments. But over time, doctors learned that other techniques were better, and safer! For the same reason, PLEASE consider attending Roundtable.

Boy Scouts

The Boy Scout breakout sessions provide an opportunity for leaders to network with each other and to learn best practices for running Troops and Patrols.

Cub Scouts

The Cub Scout breakout sessions provide an opportunity for leaders to network with each other and to learn best practices for running Packs and Dens.

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		For upcoming training opportunities please click	New Online Training The following is a list of all the available online Leader Specific Position Training: Cubmaster & Assistant Cubmaster Den Leader Committee Chair & Pack Committee Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Troop / Team Committee Chair & Committe Crew Advisor & Associate Advisor Crew Committee Chair and Committee Member Crew Board of Reviews Exploring Advisor & Associate Advisor Post/Club Committee Chair & Committee Member Post Service Team Member Sea Scouting Adult Leader Merit Badge Counselor Training Click on this link to get more information => New ONLINE Training
		on the following link:
		http://pathwaytoadventure.org/ptaccalendar


		Please contact Sam Meyer
		regarding any training opportunities at
		sam.meyer314@gmail.com

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