January 15, 2005	Winter Snowstorm - Poplar Grove, IL Hosted by Sea Scout Ship 361 Competitions (in first aid, drill, knots, orienteering, snow shoeing, biathlon, sled pull, tugs, etc), Dinner & Dance - 9am-midnight - CONTACT: Louise Glon, Skipper, MSS Star of Geneva, TEL: (815)+389-9763 URL: http://www.angelfire.com/il3/snowstorm/index.html
January 20, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities - Officer elections at this meeting! Location: Galyan's Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited Goal is to have at least one representative from each crew in attendance
February 17, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Galyan's Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
February 19, 2005	Woodcarving - Camp Lakota, Woodstock, IL Hosted by NWSC COST: Program is Free. small fee to camp CONTACT: Lou Akins at 847-358-7492 or lakins@sh.nwsc.org To make camping arrangements contact NWSC at 847-824-6880 Note: you must register by Jan. 31st by phone or email URL: http://www.nwsc.org
February 20, 2005	Arctic Blast '05 - Wilmot Mountain, Wilmot, IL Hosted by Crew 275 COST: variable, depending on what you want to do CONTACT: Kathy Ann Hult at 847-546-1782 or inthecourt@sbcglobal.net Note: Registration is due by Feb. 5, 2005 FORMs: Registration and Roster and Waiver
February 26, 2005	Scavenger Hunt - Chicago, IL Hosted by Crew 401 Cost $2 per person - Meet at Daly Center - 1PM E MAIL: Ben.
March 4-6, 2005	Youth Leadership Conference - Pheasant Run Resort - St. Charles, IL HOST: Chicago Area Council COST: Rooms $83.00 plus tax per night Up to four per room Registration Fee $75.00 per participant CONTACT: Raymond Rodriguez - TEL: (312)+413-1533 - E MAIL: rrodri12@uic.edu or Conrad Gilbert, VE, SS Director EE - TEL: (312)+850-8864 ext 252
March 12, 2005	NWSC Chicago Wolves Day - Rosemont, IL - 10am-8pm Experience the only hockey game in town! COST: $16 or $26, per person due by March 2, 2005 FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/Wolves.pdf
March 17, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's (formerly Galyan's) Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
March 19, 2005	Orienteering - Camp Lakota, Woodstock, IL Hosted by NWSC Bring your compass, water bottle and a trail (no cook) lunch! COST: Program is Free. small fee to camp CONTACT: Reggie Lithgow at 847-352-1948 or rrrlithgow@aol.com To make camping arrangements contact NWSC at 847-824-6880 URL: http://www.nwsc.org/GSOP0319.pdf
March 19, 2005	Whirlyball Tournament with Crew 399 800 E. Roosevelt Road, Lombard, IL 60148 Cost: $18/person Time: 1-3pm This event is for youth (Venturers) and adults (Advisors) Registration is available to first 50 people CONTACT: Katie 847-381-4223 FLYERS: Tournament Info & Permission form
March 19, 2005	Nanotechnology Event - Evanston, IL - 9am-1pm Hosted by Troop 309 Learn about the incredibly small world of Nanotechnology COST: $5/attendee CONTACT: Mike Kleppinger (847) 726-9541 FLYER: Click here
April 10, 2005	NWSC Chicago Rush Game - Chicago, IL - noon COST: $14, $15 or $25 per person due by Fri., March 18, 2005 FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/rushflyer.pdf
April 21, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's (formerly Galyan's) Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
April 22-24, 2005	Lakota Indian Events Workshop - Janesville, WI Hosted by Crew 476 Campout, learn Native American Crafts, Pow Wow (party) CONTACT: Linda Hayford at 847-882-1644 URL: http://crew476.nwsc.org 2005 Indian Events Reg Form.doc
April 23&24, 2005	Rock River Regatta - Competitions for Sea Scouts - Ft. Atkinson, WI For Venturers, Sea Scouts, Sr. Girl Scouts & Mariners 9 "Surf" events and 9 "Turf" events Contact Sinnissippi Council at (888) 388-0626 or (608) 756-4669 for information. E MAIL: Ship 007
April 29-May1, 2005	Glacial Trails Backpacking - Dundee, WI URL: http://www.badgertrails.org/
May 7, 2005	Bust-A-Bird Trap Shooting & Archery with Crew 601 all day starting at 10am COST: $6 a 25 shot round by april 25 - $8 at the door or after april 25 CONTACT: Travis at (847) 352-5150. FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/BustABird.doc
May 7, 2005	NWSC Great America Day, Gurnee, IL - 10am-8pm Help Cub Scout celebrate it's 75th anniversary! COST: $25 per person due by April 27, 2005 FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/SixFlagsFlyer.pdf
May 8, 2005	Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast with Crew 175 8am-12:30pm, $5 adults, children & senior citizens $4 - Mothers & children under 4 FREE St. John Brebeuf  Parish Meeting Center,  8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL
May 13-15, 2005	Wilderness Engineers Weekend - Camp Napowan this is also the OA Spring Fellowship weekend Venturers are welcome to volunteer to work a project & camp the weekend. COST: $15 by May 11, $20 after FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/OASF0513.pdf
May 19, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's (formerly Galyan's) Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
May 22, 2005	48th annual Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon 19.5 miles long canoe race COST: $18 plus $5 per shirt URL: www.canoemarathon.com
May 27-30, 2005	Family Camp - Camp Napowan, Wild Rose, WI archery, BB guns, crafts, Scout skills, swimming, fishing, and nature trails. COST: $45 per family by May 6, $60 after URL: http://www.nwsc.org/camps/FamilyCamp.pdf
Summer 2005	Free Concerts! Crew 68 has a listing on free concerts on their website If you know of others within the NWSC area - send info to Crew 68 Cost: FREE URL: http://crew68.nwsc.org/
Summer, 2005	NWSC Blue Goose High Adventure Base Scuba, Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing, Biking/Kayaking, or the Challenge COST: varies URL: http://www.nwsc.org/camps/
June 4, 2005	Venturing Leader Specifics - Des Plaines, IL For Venturing adults and Boy Scouts adults Learn all about the Venturing Program, the Venturing recognition program, how to effectively advise your officers, the dynamics of working with a co-ed group and more! COST:$6 Note: You need New Leader Essensials & Venturing Youth Protection to be fully trained CONTACT: Tom Farrell at 630-985-4667 illinifan8114@comcast.net FORM: Registration form (pdf)
June 16, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's (formerly Galyan's) Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
June 22, 2005	NWSC Schaumburg Flyers Game - Schaumburg, IL COST: $8 per person (+$1 for a patch) due by Thur., June 9, 2005 FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/2005Flyers.pdf Park opens at 5:45pm, game starts at 7:05pm
June 24-25, 2005	Badger Bash - Waukesha, WI Co-ed track & field competition, food & dance CONTACTS: Gwen Kieso 262-542-3590 E MAIL: jkieso@wi.rr.com URL: http://www.troop93newberlin.com/2005badgerbash.htm
July 8, 2005	Senior Scout Paddleboat Party - Pottawatomie Park, St. Charles, IL Cruise the Fox River & dance the night away 2 hours of music, social time, dancing, cards, snacks, etc. and a pizza party afterwards COST: $13 ea. all 16 and over, $13 ea. Youth 14 & 15 y.o. CONTACT: Louise Glon - Phone: (815)389-9763 E MAIL: antiquerocks@yahoo.com URL: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/paddleboat.doc
July 9-10, 2005	Civil War Reenactment with Crew 862 - Wauconda-Lakewood forest preserve Attend VAC for more info. URL: crew862.nwsc.org/
July 12, 2005	NWSC Schaumburg Flyers Game - Schaumburg, IL COST: $8 per person (+$1 for a patch) due by Thur., June 23, 2005 FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/2005Flyers.pdf Park opens at 5:45pm, game starts at 7:05pm
July 15, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Camp Napowan - register for weekend below Note change in day & location
July 15-17, 2005	NWSC Napowan Venturing and COPE Weekend Camp Napowan, Wild Rose, WI Shooting Sports, Aquatics & a Beach Party, Flintlock Pioneer Village Celebrate Venturing's Birthday at Camp Napowan! COST: $30 per person and $45 per person for C.O.P.E. before June 24th FORM: NVW2005.pdf See Napowan Venturing Weekend 2003 pics
July 15-17, 2005	Bay Jammer - Menominee, MI. Competition on Lake Michigan, events on land & water CONTACT: Steve Gromala - Phone: (920)+787-3086 (H) (920)+787-3354 (W) E MAIL: gromalas@wautoma.k12.wi.us BAY LAKES COUNCIL, VENTURING DIVISION, BSA 1+(800)+3+SCOUTS Fax: (920)+734-1991 URL: http://www.bayjammer.htmlplanet.com
July 23, 2005	Beach party - Chicago, IL   3-8pm --- 4800 Lawrence, Chicago Basketball, Dancing, Games, Swimming, Volleyball AND MUCH MORE Cost: FREE!!! But you must RSVP by July 8 with the number of people CONTACT:   Conrad Gilbert-312-850-8864 X252
July 30, 2005	Blackhawk Regatta - "A Fun Day At The Beach" -- Rockford, IL 4 Canoeing events, 4 Swimming events, 4 Land events Hawthorne Hills Estate, Rockford, Illinois Contact: Andy Murray Blackhawk Area Council, 1800 7th AV, Rockford, IL 61104-3303 TEL: (815)+397-0210 FAX: (815)+397-7306
August 12-14, 2005	Makahiki - Warsaw, IN Competetive gathering of Venturers, Sea Scouts, Senior Girl Scouts, Mariners. Aquatic & land sporting events & fellowship with others from the midwest. E MAIL: Jim Molebash PHONE: (574)267-3601(home) (574)267-7677
August 18, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's (formerly Galyan's) Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
August 20-21, 2005	O-Sa-Wan PowWow with Crew 476 - Belvediere, IL Boone County Fairgrounds Contacts: Mike Hayford 847-721-6891 Chris Stoltman 630-202-2046 Cost: $4 one-day admission, $5 weekend admission - camping free Native American Dancing, plus Craft & Food Vendors Flyer: Osawan2005.pdf
September 2-5, 2005	Family Camp - Camp Lakota, Woodstock, IL archery, BB guns, crafts, Scout skills, swimming, fishing, and nature trails. COST: $45 per family by Aug 19, $60 after URL: http://www.nwsc.org/camps/FamilyCamp.pdf
September 9, 2005	Stealth and Evasion Challenge - Camp Sol R Crown - Wilmot, WI Come challenge our nighttime orienteering course (can you follow directions in the woods at night?) Will you be able to evade the FOM's (fat old men) with super soakers while safely navigating your team or crew back to home-base? This is a timed competition with prizes for the top 3 teams. 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm - meet at the shelter - Crews may set up camp for the night if they wish. COST: $10.00 covers pizza, refreshments, prizes and a patch CONTACT: Carl Bobia at toothrule@hotmail.com or Brad Rule at 847.662.7717
September 9-11, 2005	Illini Jamboree - Rantoul, IL Illini Football Game, Interactive Games, Demos, Entertainment COST: $30 per person FLYER: Registration flyer CONTACT: Susan Coller scoller@bsamail.org Phone: 217/356/7291
September 15, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's (formerly Galyan's) Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
September 16-18, 2005	American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Course - Camp Lakota For Venturers, older Boy Scouts and adults who plan to be in remote areas -away form the usual EMS service COST:$90 - includes meals & all equipment - by Sept. 9 PREREQUISITE: CPR & First Aid CONTACT: J. Kevin Chapman 847-394-1593 madpiper@bh.nwsc.org FORM: Registration form (pdf)
September 17, 2005	Venturing University - Wilmington, IL Hosted by Rainbow Council Banking & Investing, The Law & You, First Aid and CPR, Understanding Insurance, Buying a Car, Self Defense, Public Speaking, Time Management, Job Interviews and Dressing for Success, College Prep (Living on your own) COST: $12.00 (until 9/6) After 9/6 - $20.00 LOCATION: First United Methodist Church, 401 E. Kahler Road, Wilmington, IL CONTACT: Angie Reavis at doughboy071@msn.com
September 25, 2005	Windy Cruise - Chicago, IL 1 & 1/2 hours educational/working cruise on "The Windy" tall ship (88' above the water-145' long) COST: $10 per person - register early - it fills up fast! E MAIL: Louise Glon Phone: 815/389-9763 Flyer: Windy Flyer.doc
October 1-2, 2005	Devil's Lake Hike - Devil's Lake State Park, WI URL: http://www.badgertrails.org/
October 7-9, 2005	AirCamp - Rockord, IL A weekend showcase of Scouting and aviation excitement CONTACT: Blackhawk Area Council 815-397-0210 x101 URL: AirCamp
October 8, 2005	Venturing Leaders Specifics Training - Camp Indian Trails, WI For all Advisors & adults interested in Venturing COST: FREE, register by Sept 29 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLS1008.doc
October 15-16, 2005	Civil War Reenactment with Crew 862 - dollinger family farm in minooka Attend VAC for more info. URL: crew862.nwsc.org/
October 15, 2005	Run the Rock - Janesville, WI Five mile canoe race on the Rock River (start at Newville Boat Launch and ending at Traxler Park, Janesville) Includes dinner & awards COST: $20 Venturers, $8 Advisors by Sept. 30 CONTACT: Mike Wittlieff Flyer: Run the Rock
October 20, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's (formerly Galyan's) Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
October 23, 2005	OKPIK - Cold Weather Camping Training Open to Venturers with Advisors recommendation Four indoor sessions on Sundays & one weekend session in January URL: http://www.nwsc.org/okpik/
November, 2005	All November - Eat at Photos & Support Scouting - Mt. Prospect or Palatine, IL During the month of November 25% of your order price will be donated to NWSC Just say "Boy Scouts" when placing your order FLYER: Eat at Photos
November 4 or 18, 2005	Ringling Brothers Circus You can go to www.Ringling.com for circus information. Or call the group info number(s) Allstate Arena at 847.891.8916 for the November 4 show. United Center at 312.455.7469 for the November 18 show. Doors open at 4:30 pm, performance begins at 7:00 pm. Scout Prices: $16.00 (Regularly $22.50), $11.00 (Regularly $17.50), $11.00 (Regularly $11.50)
November 4-6, 2005	Creep-O-Ree - Camp Long Lake, St. Cloud, WI This is sponsered by Potawatomi Area Council, 282-544-4881 COST: $10 CONTACT: Gwen Kieso 262-542-3590 captaink@wi.rr.com INFO: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/CreepORee2005.pdf
November 5, 2005	Venturing Leaders Specifics - Westchester, IL For all Venturing adult leaders or those who want to start a new crew COST: $10 due by Oct 31 (Lunch and refreshments will be served) CONTACT: Vicki Spiel, Venturing District Executive at 708-354-1111 ext. 18 or vspiel@bsamail.org FORM: http://www.bsa-dpvc.org/Training/Training_Fliers/051105_VEL_LeaderSpecific.pdf
November 11, 2005	Restoring Paradise - with Crew 175 7PM - 10:30PM St. John Brebeuf Parish Ministry Center, 8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL Dance contests & Door Prizes - Admission will be $ 5.00 Entertainment will be provided , food & drink will be available for nominal charge All to benefit the Hurrican Victims in the Southern U.S.A. CONTACT: Bob 847-965-0920 for info FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/Flyer_paradise_II.doc
November 12, 2005	Venturing Leaders Specifics - at ScoutFest - Niles,IL For all Venturing adult leaders or those who want to start a new crew COST: $10 half day (just VLS) or $15.00 full day (see form for add'l classes), due by Oct 7 - add $5 after FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/training/ScoutFest05.pdf
November 12-13, 2005 CANCELLED LOW ENROLLMENT	Venturing Leadership Skills Course - Ramada Inn, Janesville, WI For all Venturing youth leaders or those who want to be leaders COST: $50.00 (Includes Lodgings, food, snacks) due by Oct 31 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLSC1112.doc COME TO THE NWSC VLSC IN MARCH 2006 - contact Debbie for info.
November 12-13, 2005 CANCELLED LOW ENROLLMENT	KODIAK Advisor Training - Ramada Inn, Janesville, WI Kodiak & Kodiak X Leader Training is designed to introduce the Advisor in how to run a new and unique Venturing leadership skills in a fun, exciting and challenging atmosphere, a TREK. COST: $30.00, includes food, handouts, snacks (Lodging is an additional cost - see form) due by Oct 31 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/KODIAK1112.doc
November 17, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's (formerly Galyan's) Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
November 19, 2005	High Adventure EXPO This is sponsered by Three Fires Council COST: FREE CONTACT: Ed Gacek backcb@indianvalley.com FORMS: FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/expoflyer05.doc REG: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/exporeg05.doc
November 19, 2005	Footloose, the musical - fundraiser - Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire COST: $50 per person by October 10 URL: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/Footloose.doc
November 19, 2005	Scout Night with the Wolves - Rosemont, IL COST: $16 or $26, depending on package - order by Nov 9 FLYER: http://www.nwsc.org/ChicagoWolves.pdf
November 28, 2005	Philmont & Double H Ranch Registration starts FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/philmont2007.doc
December 3, 2005	Christmas Tree Ship - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL This is a Northern Illinois Venturing Activity - open to all in Area3 Unload Christmas Trees from the USCGC Mackinaw for charitable distribution to children of disadvantaged families. A party/dance/social will be held afterwards for the Venturing volunteers. RSVP: - each crew MUST let us know how many (names not req'd.) to expect CONTACT: Len or Debbie FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/christmastreeship.doc URL: Read more about it at http://www.christmasship.com/, but let Len or Deb know how many you are bringing to volunteer!
December 10, 2005	Upper Limits - with Crew 140 - Bloomington, IL Travel to Bloomington Friday Night, stay at YMCA- Racquetball/B-Ball other activities. Saturday - Climb @ Upper Limits Climbing Gym from 10 AM to 4:30. COST: $40 CONTACT: Michael Baumhart 847-228--9377 for info URL: http://www.upperlimits.com/bloomington/index.html Comments: Email for permission slip/waiver and any other questions. FORMS: Waiver ... Permission Slip
December 15, 2005	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's (formerly Galyan's) Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee after the meeting ALL Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance

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