January 15, 2006	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 19, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities - Officer elections at this meeting! Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee afterwards ALL Venturers invited Goal is to have at least one representative from each crew in attendance
February, 2006	Sea Base on-line registration starts for 2007 URL: http://www.bsaseabase.org/ - 2006 dates still available
February 16, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee afterwards ALL Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
February 18, 2006	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 19, 2006	Arctic Blast '06 - Wilmot Mountain, Wilmot, IL Hosted by Crew 275 COST: variable, depending on what you want to do CONTACT: Brian Hult at 847-546-1782 or inthecourt@sbcglobal.net or Felicia Salazar at 847.546.4519 or RLDuck1@sbcglobal.net Note: Registration is due by Feb. 5, 2006 FORMs: Flyer/Registration and Waiver
March 4-6, 2006	Wilderness First Aid Course - Camp Lakota - Woodstock, IL 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: http://www.nwsc.org/training/WFA032006.pdf
March 5, 2006	Date Night - Mia Cucina, Palatine, IL Hosted by NWSC Signal Hill District Adults - Date Night is a great way to spend an evening with others in the community and your friends at a great fine dining restaurant while supporting Scouting in the Northwest Suburban Council area. COST: $150 per couple including tax and tip. (Before Dec. 31, 2005 only $125) CONTACT: Pete Stikovich at (847) 426-7904 URL: http://signalhill.nwsc.org/events/datenight.html
March 16, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee afterwards ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
March 17-19, 2006 CANCELLED due to low reg.	Venturing Leadership Skills Course - Camp Lakota Woodstock, IL For Venturers - Learn about Vision, Communication, Organization and Synergism VLSC is required for the SILVER award and recommeded for KODIAK treks. A MINIMUM of 28 Venturers are required to be registered by March 1 to hold the course! HOST: NWSC & NEIC Council COST: $30.00 per person CONTACT: Debbie - TEL: 847-991-3205 - E MAIL: cbkeyes@juno.com or James & Kathy - TEL: 847-546-1782 - E MAIL: inthecourt@sbcglobal.net FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLSC2006.pdf
March 17-19, 2006	Lord Baden Powell University - Lake Geneva, WI For Adults. URL: http://www.lbpuniv.org/
March 18, 2006	Nanotechnology Event - Evanston, IL - 9am-1pm Hosted by Troop 309 Learn about the incredibly small world of Nanotechnology COST: $8 to $10 tbd/attendee CONTACT: Mike Kleppinger (847) 726-9541 FLYER: Click here Click on: to learn more about nanotechnology at the Institute’s new educational website to learn more about the International Institute for Nanotechnology, for pictures of last year’s All Scout Nano Event
March 24-26, 2006	Youth Leadership Conference - Pheasant Run Resort - St. Charles, IL HOST: Chicago Area Council COST: Rooms $85.00 plus tax per night Up to four per room Registration Fee $75.00 per participant CONTACT: Arthur Wielga - E MAIL: awielga@bsamail.org BOOKLET: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/YLC_booklet_06.doc
March 25, 2006	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://calendar.nwsc.org/wc03252006.html
April 1, 2006	Northern Tier phone registration starts for 2007 URL: http://www.ntier.org/nortier.html - 2006 dates still available
April 20, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee afterwards ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
April 21-23, 2006	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 2006 Indian Events Reg Form.doc
April 22, 2006	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 27, 2006	Venturing Leader Specifics Lake Zurich Police Dept. - Lake Zurich, IL For Adults. 6:15pm - 9:45pm Cost: $5.00 by April 25 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLS_04_27_06.pdf CONTACT: Marcia Dunne by E-mail: Go48@ameritech.net or phone 847-363-2343.
April 29, 2006	Root River Trail Hike - Dundee, WI URL: http://www.badgertrails.org/
May 5-7, 2006	Glacial Trails Backpacking - Dundee, WI URL: http://www.badgertrails.org/
May 6, 2006	Venturing Leadership Skills Course Where: Camp Oakarro, Wadsworth, IL, - bring your own lunch. When: All day Saturday May 6th 2006 From 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Cost: $5 per person. Send check to: Northeast Illinois Council - BSA 2745 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, attn. Jim Westfall account 1-6801-370-20 Contact: Jim Hult (evenings) 847-546-1782 or inthecourt@sbcglobal.net or Tom Parkinson, home at 847-223-8076 or tprknsn@gmailcom
May 13, 2006	Bust-A-Bird Trap Shooting with Crew 601 all day starting at 10am at Silver Springs State Park COST: $6 a 25 shot round by May 1 - $8 after May 1 - must register & pay in advance CONTACT: Joe at (847) 310-8569. FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/BustABird06.doc
May 6 & 13, 2006	Good Turn for America - Food Drive URL: http://www.nwsc.org/Scouting4Food.pdf
May 19-21, 2006	Wilderness Engineers Weekend - Camp Napowan This is also the OA Spring Fellowship weekend There will be special activities for non-OA members on Saturday night. Venturers are welcome to volunteer to work a project & camp the weekend. COST: $15 by May 18, $20 after FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/OASF0519.pdf
May 18, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee afterwards ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
May 26-28, 2006	Family Camp - Camp Napowan, Wild Rose, WI archery, BB guns, crafts, Scout skills, swimming, fishing, and nature trails. COST: $50 per family by May 6, $65 after URL: http://www.nwsc.org/camps/FamilyCamp.pdf
Summer 2006	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, 2006	NWSC Blue Goose High Adventure Base Scuba, Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing, Biking/Kayaking, or the Challenge COST: varies URL: http://www.nwsc.org/camps/
June 1, 2006	Signal Hill Venturing Information Night - 7:30pm 8th grade through high school youth invited to learn about Venturing Location: Immanuel Lutheran, Palatine, IL - Plum Grove & Wood Streets
June 8-11, 2006	Venturing SummerBlast Weekend - Camp Robert Drake , Oakwood, IL Hosted by Prairielands Council CONTACTS: Justin Martin
June 14, 2006	Schaumburg Flyers Game - Alexian Field, Schaumburg, IL park opens at 5:45pm, game starts at 7:05pm COST: $8 per person - reserved seat (plus $1 for a patch, if you want one) by June 12 CONTACT: Laura Camiliere at (847) 519-1528 or Daniel Gatica at (847) 824-6893 FLYER: http://www.nwsc.org/2006flyers.pdf
June 15-18, 2006	Area 2 Assemblage - Metamora, MI Field Activities, Shooting Sports, Water Sports, Training, Camping Activities, Field Sports COST: $40 per person E MAIL: area2assemblage@bluefish.net or call: 1.248.930.9685 FLYER: Area2VA.doc
June 23-25, 2006	NWSC Napowan Venturing Camp Napowan, Wild Rose, WI Shooting Sports, Aquatics, Beach Party & a Dance Party, Flintlock Pioneer Village, Climbing Tower COST: $30 - $50, depending on when registering FORM: NVW2006.doc See prior Napowan Venturing Weekend pics
June 23-24, 2006	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/2006badgerbash.htm
July 8, 2006	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, $10 ea. Youth 14 & 15 y.o. CONTACT: Louise Glon - Phone: (815)389-9763 E MAIL: antiquerocks@yahoo.com URL: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/paddleboat2006.doc
July 8-9, 2006	Civil War Reenactment with Crew 862 - Wauconda-Lakewood forest preserve Spend an afternoon in the Civil War days - Attend VAC for more info. URL: crew862.nwsc.org/
July 11, 2006	Schaumburg Flyers Game - Alexian Field, Schaumburg, IL park opens at 5:45pm, game starts at 7:05pm COST: $8 per person - reserved seat (plus $1 for a patch, if you want one) by July 7 CONTACT: Laura Camiliere at (847) 519-1528 or Daniel Gatica at (847) 824-6893 FLYER: http://www.nwsc.org/2006flyers.pdf
July 14-16, 2006	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 20, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm Location: Pavilion of the Busse Woods Forest Preserve (at 7:00 pm) located on Bisner Road behind Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village. If you are coming from 53, get off at Biesterfield Road heading East. There will be games and activities following the meeting. ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited
July 29, 2006	Blackhawk Regatta - "A Fun Day At The Beach" -- Rockford, IL 5 Canoeing events, 7 Land events Location: Rockford Park District's Levings Lake Cost: $10 per person before 7/14, $12 after Contact: Andy Murray TEL: (815)+397-0210 Blackhawk Area Council, 1800 7th AV, Rockford, IL 61104-3303 URL: http://www.wanchanagi.org/?p=activities&a=htm&page=regatta
August 4-6, 2006	Future Leaders Day - Ft. Knox, KY COST: Sat. event is free (some events may have a small cost) - camping is $10.00 per UNIT URL: http://www.knoxscouting.org/FLD/FLDindex.htm E MAIL: Knoxscouting@yahoo.com Phone: 270-268-2165
August 5, 2006 CANCELLED due to low reg.	"Run the Rock" Canoe Race & Portage - Camp Indian Trails, Janesville, WI 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. launch times, with 5:30pm dinner/awards and Dance til Midnight (overnight camping available per individual unit request). Race Length: Approximately 12 miles, from Newville to Hwy 14 Boat landing, Janesville, WI COST: $15.00 per youth, $8.00 per adult prior to July 21, 2006, add$5 after 7/21. FLYER: http://www.glaciersedge.org/uploads/media/Run_the_Rock_II.pdf E MAIL: Mike Whitlieff
August 11-13, 2006	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 Flyer: makahiki_2006.pdf
August 12-13, 2006	NEIC Venturee - Camp Oakarro Food, Fun & Games COST: $15 per person by July 15 E MAIL: Mike Baygood Flyer: Venturee.doc
August 17, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee afterwards ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
August 19-20, 2006	O-Sa-Wan PowWow - Belvediere, IL Boone County Fairgrounds Contacts: Dan Pierson pierson@mascoutin.com, 815-735-5666 Cost: $7 one-day admission Native American Dancing, plus Craft & Food Vendors Flyer: Osawan 2006 pdf
August 19-20, 2006	Bristol Renaissance Faire - Bristol, WI Food, Fun & Games COST: $12.95 per person IN UNIFORM each day, otherwise $18.95 URL: www.renfair.com/bristol Flyer: Renfair2006.pdf
September 1-4, 2006	Family Camp - Camp Lakota, Woodstock, IL archery, BB guns, crafts, Scout skills, swimming, fishing, and nature trails. COST: $50 per family by Aug 19, $65 after URL: http://www.nwsc.org/camps/FamilyCamp.pdf
September 15-16, 2006	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: Brad Rule at 847-662-7717 or toothrule@hotmail.com or aptakisicdistrict@neic.org FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/S&E-NEIC.doc
September 15-17, 2006	Illini Jamboree - Rantoul, IL Illini Football Game, Interactive Games, Demos, Entertainment - special events for Venturers COST: $20 or $30 per person by Sept 1 URL: http://www.prairielandsbsa.org/ CONTACT: Susan Coller scoller@bsamail.org Phone: 217-356-7291 x22
September 15-17, 2006	Kumbaya Retreat, Camp Oakarro, Wadsworth, IL a weekend of fun, competition, and spiritual enrichment Those working on religious emblems will greatly benefit from this experience. ALL FAITHS are thoroughly welcome. COST: $10 per person CONTACT: fugil77@hotmail.com
September 21, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee afterwards ALL DEDICATED Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
Sept 27, 2006	Junior Olympic Airgun Marksmanship Training Orientation Night 7pm in the "sunken gym" at Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights Safety class is scheduled for Oct. 4 for those entering the program URL: http://www.aiac-airguns.org CONTACT: Jay Vergenz 847-670-7349 or jverg@att.net
Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2006	Devil's Lake Hike - Devil's Lake State Park, WI URL: http://www.badgertrails.org/
Oct 19, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee afterwards ALL Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
Oct 22, 2006	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/
Nov 3-5, 2006	Creep-O-Ree - Camp Long Lake, St. Cloud, WI This is sponsered by Potawatomi Area Council, 282-544-4881 COST: $14 before Oct 5 - $16.50 after CONTACT: Gwen Kieso CommanderKieso@wi.rr.com INFO: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/CreepORee2006.doc http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/CreepORee2006reg.doc URL: www.pacbsa.org
Nov 4, 2006	NIU Native American Pow Wow - DeKalb, IL Native American and Intertribal dancing, crafts, shopping, foods. NIU Rec Centre Opens at noon with Grand Entries at 1:00 and 7:00 pm COST: Free admission
Nov 4, 2006	Football Barn Bash - Rockford, IL A football themed day competition event with flag football, football throw, knots, obstacle course, football find, etc. There’s a nice tailgate dinner, and a dance with contests. CONTACT: Lori Farris partof5@hotmail.com
Nov 5, 2006	NEIC OKPIK - Cold Weather Camping Training Open to Venturers with Advisors recommendation Three indoor sessions on Sundays & one weekend session in January FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/OKPIK-NEIC.doc
Nov 10-12, 2006	VLSC & VLST - Ed Bryant Scout Reservation (Glacier's Edge Council) Venturing Leadership Skills Course (Youth) Venturing Leader Specific Training (Adults) also, movie/games night, archery, euchre, dance COST: $25.00 per person if paid by October 27, 2006 - $35 by Nov 3 CONTACT: Luann Rece at 608 873-1821 or orchidscout@sbcglobal.net or James Listug at 608 273-1005 ext. 110 or jlistug@bsamail.org FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLSC-GE.doc
Nov. 11, 2006	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/ScoutFest06.pdf
Nov. 11, 2006	High Adventure EXPO This is sponsered by Three Fires Council COST: Free / LOCATION: East Aurora High School CONTACT: Ed Gacek backcb@indianvalley.com FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/expoflyer06.doc
Nov. 16, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Planning meeting for activities Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Schaumburg & Starbucks for coffee afterwards ALL Venturers invited At least one representative from each crew should be in attendance
Nov. 18, 2006	CPR Training (Complete Course) - NWSC URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training/healthandsafety.shtml
Dec. 2, 2006	Philmont Back Country Workshop This workshop is a Primitive experience COST: $25 / LOCATION: Camp Kishwaukee on the Fox River CONTACT: Ed Gacek backcb@indianvalley.com 815-786-8182 FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/backcountry06.doc
Dec. 2, 2006 9:30am - 11am	Christmas Tree Ship - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL Unload Christmas Trees from the USCGC Mackinaw for charitable distribution to children of disadvantaged families. Friday overnight accomodations available. Social hour(s) at Colombia Yacht Club afterwards CONTACT: Len let Len know how many you are bringing to volunteer! URL: Read more about it at http://www.christmasship.com/
Dec. 8, 2006 6pm-11pm	Jolly Pirate Holiday Shindig - Chicago, IL Hosted by Sea Scout Ship 5924 A night of music, dancing, food, fun & food Pirate-themed - come dressed in costume Cost: $6 - RSVP by December 1st CONTACT: Joshua Brasel 773-572-8860
Dec. 15-17, 2006	Eagle Cave for Venturers - Blue River, WI A walk-in, sleep-in cave. The weekend options include exploring, hiking, orienteering, socializing, eating, and relaxing. The meals are prepared for you. No cooking-no cleanup. CONTACT: Linda at 608/537-2988
Dec. 16, 2007	CPR Training (Complete Course) - NWSC URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training/healthandsafety.shtml
Dec. 21, 2006	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm Holiday Party & Planning meeting for 2007 activities Location: Northwest Suburban Council Office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited - stay for cookies, hot chocolate & russian tea Bring a $5 wrapped gift suitable for someone 14 or older Bring a a Food Pantry item - canned goods, paper products, etc. for VAC service project

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