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 Heading up to Camp Freeland Leslie...
Dear Pack Camp Coordinators, Webelos Leaders, and Webelos Parents: You have probably heard a lot in the news about high water conditions in some parts of Wisconsin. Camp Freeland Leslie is sitting high and dry and the staff has been busy preparing the camp and program. They are eagerly awaiting your arrival! The sandy soil at camp provides for excellent drainage; also our lake is a natural lake and has no dams or levees to be concerned about. In fact the extra water has helped bring up the extremely low water level of Lake Emrick caused by several years of drought type conditions. The boating and swimming on Lake Emrick should be better than ever!
However, while camp is high and safe, please be aware that high water levels on the Wisconsin River are causing some road closures that seem to be constantly changing! We have been working closely with the Sheriff’s Department and other agencies to monitor the conditions and road closings. As of June 17th, portions of Route 39 south of camp were closed. We have also heard that portions of I-94 may be closed.
One useful website is: www.dot.state.wi.us/travel/incident-alerts.htm which lists road closings. Also...check this link for a PDF of Columbia County closed roads and links to surrounding counties with road closures: http://www.co.columbia.wi.us/ColumbiaCounty/Default.aspx?tabid=950.
We have established a route to camp that is clear of flooding, but may be congested with traffic. Please allow for longer travel times due to the increased traffic. This route can be found via Google Maps here: http://tinyurl.com/3wlumw.
We look forward to seeing you! |
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 Welcome to the new website for the Three Fires Council. We hope you enjoy the new design and are able to more easily find the information you are looking for. Look for new content and features in the coming months. Need to find your way around? Check out the the new Site Map in the top menu (on the top right of this page). Newly added in June: RSS Feed & Calendar view for our events.
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The following 10 individuals have been selected to receive the Silver Beaver Award for their distinguished service to youth. This award is bestowed for noteworthy service of exceptional character to registered Scouters within the territory under the jurisdiction of Three Fires Council.
Linda Hunt - Indian Prairie, Joe Harrington - Indian Prairie/Council, Rick Montalbano Jr. - Council, Howard Hansen - Fox Valley, Sherri Nestmann - Fox Valley, Jody Taylor - Northern Trail, Mark Scoughton - Maramech Hill, Dale Squier - Maramech Hill, Mark Boyle -Thunderbird, Donald R. Elwood Sr. - Chanonee
Boy Scouts of America,
Three Fires Council
Cordially Invites You
to the
Council Recognition Banquet
Honoring the Silver Beaver Recipients
Thursday, June 19, 2008
6:00 pm Fellowship - 7:00 pm Dinner
Wyndham Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
3000 Warrenville Road, Lisle, IL 60532
RSVP Reservation Form - Due June 9, 2008
ON-LINE Reservations - With Pay Option |
 Keeping Scouting Safe
In keeping with the National Policy and efforts to ensure a safe environment for our Scouts, a number of registered volunteers in the Three Fires Council will be contacted by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America regarding a background check via a letter on June 2, 2008. The letter and background checks are a planned part of the BSA efforts to keep Scouts safe. The BSA has had Youth Protection efforts in place now for 20 years. These efforts have helped to ensure a safe environment for youth and adults in Scouting. We have led the way in these efforts and will continue to look at ways to keep Scouting a safe haven for youth.
To learn more about this, please open & read this letter from our Three Fires Scout Executive.
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 Scout Leaders. Have you activated your MyScouting Account yet? My Scouting is an exciting NEW resource that will be a portal for BSA members to access the following Scouting resources:
- E-Learning Training - You may take a selection of online training courses for credit and view your online training history.
- Rechartering - Internet Rechartering will be available for unit renewal.
- Internet Advancement - Units may submit their youth member ranks and awards here in the future.
- Event Registrations - Registration for National events such as the 2010 National Jamboree will be available here.
You will also be able to be able to manage your account, and update or correct your records at any time, to help keep your BSA records accurate. Other features, such as applying for tour permits for your unit will be available in the future.
To create your account and access your records, please have your BSA membership card handy. You will need your personal BSA ID number located near the bottom of your card. The MyScouting portal is located at the TOP of this website on the far right of your screen, and also in the Quick Links. |
Wyndham Drake, Oak Brook, Illinois
Join Event Chairman William G. Parrillo, Vice President/CMO of Safeway Insurance, Andy Avalos of NBC5, and the Luncheon Committee In Celebrating the Contributions of this True Community Leader. The Three Fires Council will recognize Mary Ann Malloy, MD, Cardiologist & Medical Reporter, Elmhurst Hospital for her dedication to community service and the welfare and development of its youth at the Oak Brook Distinguish Citizen Luncheon on Tuesday, June 24th at the Wyndham Drake, Oak Brook, IL.
This is an annual fundraiser and the proceeds will ensure more youth from the local area receive the benefits of the Scouting program and our associate program, Learning for Life, the co-educational career awareness program provided in collaboration with local schools and businesses. The funds from this event will also help provide financial assistance for at-risk youth, curriculum material for special needs classrooms, and camp scholarships to attend the Three Fires Council camp programs.
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 Scouting through History - A Century of Service
SCOUT-O-RAMA - On Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Three Fires Council held Scout-O-Rama, Scouting through History - A Century of Service. 7230 Scouts & visitors gathered for this spectacular event featuring over 100 events, exhibits, displays and demonstrations representing almost 100 years of Scouting in the USA.
Announcing! The Scout-O-Rama Photo Contest Winners!
 
Thank you to those who took part and submitted photos for the 2008 Scout-O-Rama Photo Contest! We were pleased to have had twenty-seven incredible Scout-O-Rama photos submitted to the contest for our judges to choose from. Two amazing photos were selected and our winners will each receive a $50.00 gift card. The 2008 Scout-O-Rama Photo Winners:
Thank you to our judges - Professional Photographers, Deb Schutt and Alex Claney. |
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