Jan 6, 2007	CPR Training (Complete Course) - NWSC URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training/healthandsafety.shtml	reg due:
Jan 13, 2007	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	reg due:
Jan 13-14, 2007	Central IL Venturing Lock-In - Champaign, IL Hosted by Prairielands Council Crew competitions, movies, video games, open gym, board games, workshops, etc. COST: $10 per person CONTACT: B.J. McCabe URL: http://www.PrairielandsCVA.org/lockin2007.pdf	reg due:
Jan 18, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited Activity: Crew Information Night!	reg due:
Feb, 2007	Sea Base on-line registration starts for 2008 URL: http://www.bsaseabase.org/ - 2007 dates still available	reg due:
Feb 3, 2007	CPR Training (Complete Course) - NWSC URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training/healthandsafety.shtml	reg due:
Feb 15, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited Activity: Hobby Night!	reg due:
Feb 15-18, 2007	The Price of Freedom - Valley Forge FLYER: http://www.ffvf.org/pdfs/03-118 Price of Freedom 2007.pdf	reg due:
Feb 17, 2007	Woodcarving - Camp Lakota, Woodstock, IL 9am-12 &/or 1pm-3 Hosted by NWSC COST: Program is Free. Bring your own lunch. There is a small fee to camp (opt) CONTACT: Lou Akins at 847-358-7492 or lakins130@sbcglobal.net To make camping arrangements contact NWSC at 847-824-6880 Note: you must register ASAP by phone or email	reg due:
Feb 18, 2007	Arctic Blast '07 - Wilmot Mountain, Wilmot, IL Hosted by Crew 275 COST: variable, depending on what you want to do CONTACT: Brian Hultor 847.345.5108 or Katlen Barker or 847.501.0601 FORMs: Flyer/Registration/Waiver	reg due: 2/10
Feb 24, 2007	Winter Amidships - Fond-du-Lac, WI A winter themed competition, that also includes dinner, a dance, knots, code flags, first aid, snow bowling, compass, obstacle course, etc. COST: $15 by Feb 15, $17 after CONTACT: Ann Gratton (920) 231-3015 or or Tim Buchen at 734-5705 or tbuchen@lflmail.org FLYER: WAMFlyer2007.pdf	reg due: 2/15
March 2-4, 2007	Youth Leadership Conference - Naperville, IL HOST: Chicago Area Council COST: Rooms $99 plus tax per night Up to four per room Registration Fee $75 per participant before 2/16 - $85 after 2/16 CONTACT: Yvonne Plansky - 773-443-7157 yw8048@sbcglobal.net BOOKLET: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/YLC_booklet_07.doc	reg due: 2/16
March 3, 2007	CPR Training (Complete Course) - NWSC URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training/healthandsafety.shtml	reg due:
March 7, 2007	Amateur Radio License - Fox Lake, IL WeLCARS and NEIC Venture Crew 743 are hosting free (well, there is a small materials fee) classes for the Technician Class Amateur Radio License in conjunction with the Radio and Electronics Merit Badges. Classes start the first week in March in the Fox Lake area. CONTACT: Joe Serocki URL: http://welcars.no-ip.org	reg due: 3/1
March 15, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited - COST: $5 Activity: CPR Training - must sign up by March 8th! FLYER: CPR / First Aid flyer	reg due:
March 16-18, 2007	Lord Baden Powell University - Lake Geneva, WI For Adults. URL: http://www.lbpuniv.org/	reg due:
March 18, 2007	Chicago Rush - Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL Hosted by NWSC See Mike Ditka's indoor arena football team - the Chicago Rush COST: $17 or $25 - see form FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/ChicagoRush.pdf	reg due:
March 24, 2007	Orienteering - Camp Lakota, Woodstock, IL Hosted by NWSC Bring your compass &/or GPS, water bottle and a trail (no cook) lunch! There is a challenge course for experienced orienteers & a GPS course for those interested. 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 FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/orient2007.doc	reg due:
March 24, 2007	VLSC, Essentials & VLST - Stoughton, WI Hosted by Glaciers Edge Council Come for training - stay for fun (see Pirates event below) Cost: $8 before March 10 - includes lunch - $10 after March 10 FLYER: pdf flyer	reg due: 3/10
March 24, 2007	"Pirates on the Edge" - Stoughton, WI Hosted by Glaciers Edge Council 7:00 PM- Midnight - Dress in costume! Events include the double feature showing of "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, card and board games, and music. COST: $7 FLYER: pdf flyer	reg due:
March 25, 2007	Chicago Shamrox - Sears Centre - Hoffman Estates, IL 3PM game - Hosted by NWSC See the new Chicago LaCrosse team - the Shamrox vs. the New York Titans COST: save $5 per ticket - see form FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/Shamrox.pdf	reg due:
March 29 Apr 1, 2007	Shawnee National Forest Backpacking, Southern IL Hosted by Three Fires Council Backpack an eastern section of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. This is a primitive camping trip. The trip will start at Camp Cadiz. CONTACT: Ed Gacek at 815-786-8182 backcb@indianvalley.com URL: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/shawnee.doc	reg due:
April 1, 2007	Northern Tier phone registration starts for 2008 URL: http://www.ntier.org/nortier.html - 2007 dates still available	reg due:
April 13-14, 2007	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. BONUS: A secret lunchtime competition will be occur on Saturday BONUS 2: Venturers may play 'victims' for the Wilderness First Aid Course on Sunday (optional) But wait, there's more - attend VAC for more info. Sign up now before the course fills up! COST: only $12.00 per person - includes food CONTACT: Marcia Dunne go48@ameritech.net 847-363-2343 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLSC2007.pdf	reg due: 4/9
April 14-15, 2007	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:$100 - includes meals & course materials - by Apr 6 PREREQUISITE: CPR & First Aid CONTACT: J. Kevin Chapman 847-394-1593 madpiper@bh.nwsc.org URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training/healthandsafety.shtml	reg due: 4/6
April 14, 2007	Venturing Leadership Skills Course - Camp Oakarro, Wadsworth, IL For Venturers - Learn about Vision, Communication, Organization and Synergism COST: $5.00 includes the course and the VLSC patch. Lunch is not included in the cost; please bring your own. CONTACT: Jim Hult @ 847-546-1782 or Crew_275@sbcglobal.net or Tom Parkinson @ 847-223-8076 or tprknsn@gmail.com FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLSC2007_2007_NEIC.pdf	reg due:
April 19, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited - COST: $5 Activity: First Aid Training - must sign up by April 5th! FLYER: CPR / First Aid flyer	reg due: 4/5
April 20-22, 2007 & May 4-6	Powderhorn - Camp Lowden & YMCA Camp For Adults involved in either Venturing /or Boy Scouts. Contact: Bob Dalton -- (312) 543-0820 cell -- (847) 516-2838 home FORMS: Application --- Information URL: http://www.powderhorn-bsa.org/	reg due:
April 21, 2007	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 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/RRR_2007_Brochure.doc	reg due:
April 25, 2007	Venturing Leader Specifics Training This training introduces the new adult crew leader to Venturing by providing basic information needed to successfully operate a crew. This information includes the purpose and mission of Venturing, characteristics of Venturer-aged youth, organization and leadership of the crew, and program planning and officer training. Boy Scout Leaders welcome. CONTACT: Marcia Dunne go48@ameritech.net 847-363-2343 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLST2007.doc	reg due: 4/18
April 27, 2007	Dance on the Lake, Chicago Yacht Club at Belmont Harbor,Chicago, IL Hosted by Northeast Illinois Council When: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Friday, April 27, 2007 Who: All Venturers and their Friends!!! Cost: $28.00 per person CONTACT: Wayne Clayton at wayne.clayton@comcast.net URL: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VentureDance.doc	reg due: 4/20
April 27-29, 2007	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 2007 Indian Events Reg Form.doc	reg due: 4/15
April 27-29, 2007	Backpacking the River Ridge trail, Danville, IL Hosted by Three Fires Council A moderately strenuous 11-mile loop located in Forest Glen Preserve, 8-miles south of Danville. There are wooded ravines, meadows, & occasionally parallels Vermilion River, for fit backpackers of all levels. CONTACT: Ed Gacek at 815-786-8182 backcb@indianvalley.com URL: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/RiverRidgetrail.doc	reg due:
April 28, 2007	Nanotechnology Event - Evanston, IL - 9am-1pm Hosted by Troop 309 Learn about the incredibly small world of Nanotechnology COST: $8 /attendee CONTACT: Mike Kleppinger (847) 726-9541 FLYER: Click here to learn more about nanotechnology at the Institute's new educational website to learn more about the International Institute for Nanotechnology,	reg due:
April 28, 2007	Root River Trail Hike - Scout Lake, WI URL: http://www.badgertrails.org/	reg due:
April 29, 2007	Indoor high ropes course and climbing wall - Des Plaines, IL Hosted by Crew 82 1pm-5pm, at the Lattof YMCA in Des Plaines - indoor high ropes course and climbing wall. Space is limited, so please make sure you adhere to the deadline of registration date. CONTACT: Carol Macejak at 847-966-4516 or cmacejak@hotmail.com FORMS: Registration and waiver	reg due: 4/3
May 4-6, 2007	Glacial Trails Backpacking - Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI URL: http://www.badgertrails.org/	reg due:
May 5 & 12, 2007	Good Turn for America - Food Drive URL: Signal Hill's Scouting for Food info Contact: Northwest Suburban Council Scouting For Food hotline at 847-824-6859	reg due:
May 12, 2007	CPR Training (Complete Course) - NWSC URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training/healthandsafety.shtml	reg due:
May 12, 2007	Bust-A-Bird Trap Shooting with Crew 601 all day starting at 10am at Silver Springs State Park COST: $25.00 for 50 shots by May 7 - includes Bust-A-Bird souvenir t-shirt, and a hotdog meal Walk-Ins Are Allowed - see form for fees CONTACT: Chris at (847) 895-6905 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/BustABird07.doc	reg due: 5/7
May 17, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited Activity: Ethical Controversies	reg due:
May 18-20, 2007	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 URL: http://www.lakotalodge.org/	reg due: 5/11
May 19, 2007	Chicago Rush - Allstate Arena - Rosemont, IL Hosted by NWSC See Mike Ditka's indoor arena football team - the Chicago Rush COST: $17 or $25 - see form FORM: http://www.nwsc.org/ChicagoRush.pdf	reg due:
May 25-28, 2007	Family Camp - Camp Napowan, Wild Rose, WI archery, BB guns, crafts, Scout skills, swimming, fishing, and nature trails. COST: $50 per family by May 19, $60 after URL: http://www.nwsc.org/camps/FamilyCamp2007.pdf	reg due: 5/19
Summer 2007	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/	reg due: n/a
Summer, 2007	NWSC High Adventure Programs at Napowan Backpacking, Scuba, Canoeing, Climbing COST: varies URL: Napowan website forms/program page URL: Leaders guide	reg due:
June 9, 2007	CPR Training (Complete Course) - NWSC URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training/healthandsafety.shtml	reg due:
June 20, 2007	Schaumburg Fliers Baseball Game - Alexian Field, Schaumburg, IL park opens at 5:45pm, game starts at 7:05pm CONTACT: council at (847) 824-6880 URL: http://www.nwsc.org/	reg due:
June 20-24, 2007	Area 2 Assemblage - D-A Scout Ranch - Metamora, MI Field Activities, Shooting Sports, Water Sports, Training, Camping Activities, Field Sports The A2A is focused on completing Ranger core requirements and electives. COST: $60 per person - includes food & most activities E MAIL: Jeff Geralds or call: (C) 248-930-9685 (H) 248-585-5797 URL: http://www.dacbsa.org	reg due: 6/14
June 21, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited Activity: Picnic & Softball Game	reg due:
June 22-23, 2007	Badger Bash - Waukesha, WI Co-ed track & field competition, food & dance CONTACT: Bruce Boll (262-679-7957) URL: http://www.troop93newberlin.com/2007badgerbash.htm	reg due:
July 1-7, 2007 July 15-21, 2007 July 29 - Aug 4	Carlen Venture Base - Owasippe Scout Reservation, Twin Lakes, Michigan Week long Venture CREW Camping Experience; coed crews welcome! Program built on Venture Advancement program CONTACT: Steve Adams, 312 421 8800 or email Steve@chicagobsa.org	reg due:
July 13-15, 2007	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: sgromala@ashland.k12.wi.us BAY LAKES COUNCIL, VENTURING DIVISION, BSA 1+(800)+3+SCOUTS Fax: (920)+734-1991 URL: http://www.bayjammer.htmlplanet.com	reg due:
July 19, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited Activity: Venturing Weekend	reg due:
July 21-25, 2007	Venturing Summer Camp -Camp Krietenstein - Center Point, IN Focus will be the Ranger Award. FORM: http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/camping/info/2007 Venturing Summer Camp.pdf	reg due:
July 22-27, 2007	AdVenturing Week at Camp Chief Little Turtle - Pleasant Lake, IN Venturers will have the opportunity to accomplish many Venturing requirements towards the Ranger Award. Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts 14 & older are also welcome. CONTACT: Bryan Lineberry blineberry@awac. org URL: http://www.awac.org	reg due:
July 24, 2007	Schaumburg Fliers Baseball Game - Alexian Field, Schaumburg, IL park opens at 5:45pm, game starts at 7:05pm CONTACT: council at (847) 824-6880>br> URL: http://www.nwsc.org/	reg due:
July 25, 2007	Orienteering - Morton Grove URL: www.chicago-orienteering.org	reg due: n/a
July 27-29, 2007	NWSC Napowan Venturing Camp Napowan, Wild Rose, WI It will be tribal! It will be challenging! To SURVIVE will be fun! COST $35.00 (Includes; Saturday meals, Sunday breakfast, t-shirt, patch, tribe bandana, activities, and camping facilities.) *Price after June 29th $45.00 so please register early! Be prepared to race in a large variety of different competitions! No one will be voted off, but who will SURVIVE? CONTACT: Dominick Nudo VAC President 847-923-5264 or e-mail or Joanne Bilas Adult Coordinator 847-991-0704 or e-mail FORM: NVW2007.doc See prior Napowan Venturing Weekend pics	reg due: 6/29
July 28, 2007	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	reg due:
August 4-6, 2007	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	reg due:
Aug 5-9, 2007	Venturing Camp - Ed Bryant SR - Mauston, WI Hosted by Glaciers Edge Council Tent camping, sailing, climbing, swimming, pioneering, nature, social times. -GS Star program, -BS Eagle program (Eagle completion), -Venture RANGER, -Outpost program (Mountain Bike, cope, etc) COST: $130 CONTACTS: James Listug 608-273-1005 URL= www.glaciersedge.org	reg due:
August 10-12, 2007	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 or Sarah Frecker PHONE: 260-432-9593 Flyer: makahiki_2007.pdf	reg due:
August 13-17, 2007	Lewis & Clark Commemorative Experience in Montana Hosted by Three Fires Council Our trip is part of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Highlights: Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Missouri River Breaks and White Cliffs area, Geology & History guide CONTACT: Ed Gacek at 815-786-8182 backcb@indianvalley.com URL: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/lc_07.doc	reg due:
August 15, 2007	Orienteering - Niles URL: www.chicago-orienteering.org	reg due: n/a
August 16, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited Activity: Picnic & Frisbee Football Game	reg due:
August 17-18, 2007	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. But wait, there's more - attend VAC for more info. Sign up now before the course fills up! COST: only $20.00 per person - includes food CONTACT: George Zogaib cedarroot@comcast. net (847) 343-4343 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLSC.08-17-07.pdf	reg due: 8/10
August 18-19, 2007	O-Sa-Wan PowWow - Belvidere, IL Boone County Fairgrounds Contacts: Chris Stoltman pres@mascoutin.com 630-202-2046 Cost: $7 one-day admission, free for participants dressed in regalia Native American Dancing, plus Craft & Food Vendors Flyer: Osawan 2007 pdf	reg due: n/a
August 18-19, 2007	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: scouts_flyer2007.pdf	reg due: n/a
Aug 31 - Sept 3, 2007	Family Camp - Camp Lakota, Woodstock, IL archery, BB guns, crafts, Scout skills, swimming, fishing, and nature trails. COST: $50 per family by Aug 18, $60 after URL: http://www.nwsc.org/camps/FamilyCamp2007.pdf	reg due: 8/18
Sept 7, 2007	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: $8.00 covers pizza, refreshments, prizes and a patch CONTACT: Brad Rule at 847-662-7717 or toothrule@hotmail.com URL: event registration & info online	reg due: 9/5
Sept 9, 2007	Orienteering - Deer Grove URL: www.chicago-orienteering.org	reg due: n/a
Sept 14-16, 2007	Fall Fun Rally - St. Louis, MO at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Don't miss the excitement of the rally this year! We expect a fun-packed weekend with specialty events horseback rides, rock climbing, dances, shooting sports, displays and competitions. Only $12! Over 600 participants in 2006! MANUAL: FFR manual CONTACT: Dan Bedell area5president@crventuring.org	reg due: 09/01
Sept ????, 2007 CANCELLED	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	reg due:
Sept 21-23, 2007	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 - you must bring own tent & meals CONTACT: fugil77@hotmail.com URL: event registration & info online	reg due: 9/20
Sept 20, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited Activity: Movie Night or Guest Speaker	reg due:
Sept 23, 2007 SOLD OUT	Tallship Windy Cruise, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 1 ˝ Hour educational scout cruise on the Tallship (88’ above the water and 150’ deck) “Windy”, on the Lake Michigan shoreline. COST: $15 per person - note: limited to 125 people - have had to turn away people in the past CONTACT: Louise Glon - Phone: (815)389-9763 E MAIL: antiquerocks@yahoo.com FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/Windy_Flyer_1_.doc	reg due: asap
Sept 26, 2007	Venturing Leader Specifics Training This training introduces the new adult crew leader to Venturing by providing basic information needed to successfully operate a crew. This information includes the purpose and mission of Venturing, characteristics of Venturer-aged youth, organization and leadership of the crew, and program planning and officer training. Boy Scout Leaders welcome. CONTACT: George Zogaib cedarroot@comcast.net 847-343-4343 FORM: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/VLST2007-09.doc	reg due: 9/21
Sept 28-30, 2007	Devil's Lake Hike - Devil's Lake State Park, WI Annual fun Scout weekend with scenic bluff hikes, camping, nature, and a dance. URL: http://www.badgertrails.org/	reg due:
Oct 6-7, 2007	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:$100 - includes meals & course materials PREREQUISITE: CPR & First Aid CONTACT: J. Kevin Chapman 847-394-1593 madpiper@bh.nwsc.org URL: http://www.nwsc.org/training/healthandsafety.shtml FLYER: http://www.nwsc.org/training/WFA1006.pdf	reg due: 9/28
Oct 18, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited Activity: Pizza Party & Board Game Night	reg due:
Oct 20, 2007	LNT - Leave No Trace training - Camp Dan Beard, Wheeling, IL Time: 8am-4pm Cost: $15 includes lunch Learn the principles of LNT hands-on there is a limited number of spaces - register early CONTACT: Alan Amati amati.scouter@mac.com 847-299-3347 FLYER: http://www.nwsc.org/training/LNT1020.pdf	reg due: 10/10
Oct 21, 2007	OKPIK - Cold Weather Camping Training Open to Venturers with Advisors recommendation Four indoor sessions on Sundays & one weekend session in Jan at Christian Life Church, Mount Prospect & Camp Lakota URL: http://www.nwsc.org/okpik/	reg due:
Oct 26-28, 2007	Kodiak & Kodiak-X Course Directors Conference Powder Horn Course Directors Conference Geneva Conference Center, Rochester, IN For anyone considering running a Kodiak, Kodiak-X or Powder Horn course URL: http://www.kodiak-bsa.org/training.html http://www.powderhorn-bsa.org/CDC.html	reg due: 10/12
Nov 2-4, 2007	Creep-O-Ree - Camp Long Lake, St. Cloud, WI This is sponsered by Potawatomi Area Council, 282-544-4881 COST: $14 before Oct 12 - $16.50 after CONTACT: Gwen Kieso CommanderKieso@wi.rr.com INFO: CREEP 2007.pdf URL: www.pacbsa.org	reg due: 10/12
Nov 3, 2007	Barnyard Football Bash - Rockford, IL This is Hosted by Girl Scout Ship 1OO COST: $12 by Oct 18 - $15 after CONTACT: Lori Ferris 815-624-0549 INFO: Barnbash2007.doc	reg due: 10/18
Nov 11, 2007 ? UNCONFIRMED	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	reg due:
Nov 15, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:30pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: Northwest Suburban Council office, Mt. Prospect, IL ALL Venturers invited Activity: Ethical Controversies	reg due:
Dec 1, 2007	Philmont Back Country Workshop This workshop is a Primitive experience COST: $20 / LOCATION: Camp Kishwaukee on the Fox River CONTACT: Ed Gacek backcb@indianvalley.com 815-786-8182 FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/backcountry07.doc	reg due: 11/15
Dec 1, 2007	Christmas Tree Ship - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL Unload Christmas Trees from the USCGC Mackinaw for charitable distribution to children of disadvantaged families. There will be a “sleep over” on November 30 and a social hour(s) following off-loading the trees on December 1st. Additionally, there will be the collection of donated canned goods or non-perishables for the Chicago Food Depository. CONTACT: Len let Len know how many you are bringing to volunteer! FLYER: http://venturing.nwsc.org/forms/christmasship2007.doc	reg due: 11/15
Dec 20, 2007	Venturing Activities Committee - 7:00pm The place to share activities, etc. with other Venturers Location: please contact VAC officers, advisors or council ALL Venturers invited	reg due:

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