This Week in
Scouting
May 19th, 2015
Important Dates
May 30th: Challengers Baseball Game
May 30th: Den Chief Training
June 3rd: Maramech Hill Culver’s
Fundraiser
June 4th: District Picnic
MARAMECH HILL DISTRICT – THREE FIRES COUNCIL
Here is a little “ThrowbackTuesday” for ya! Here is yours
truly dressed up as a bride long
ago. As many of you know, this
weekend I will be a bride for real!
I will be out of the office starting
tomorrow through next Tuesday
for my wedding. Should you need
anything during that time please
feel free to call the council office
directly. Thank you everyone for
all the well wishes!
Hey Scouters!
District Culver’s Night: You can
never get too much of Culver’s!
Over the years Culver’s has been
good to their community,
including Boy Scouts. On
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 there
will be a fundraiser night on
behalf of the Maramech Hill
District. Come out and show your
support and join in fellowship
with our district. This is a great
way for the whole family to kick
off summer!
District Picnic: Join us for
fellowship as we kick off the
summer! The flyer that was
passed out prior had wrong
information for RSVPs. Please
R.S.V.P. to Crystal Byerley at
[email protected] or text
815-970-2740. Sloppy Joes will be
provided, please bring a chair,
your service-wear and a dish to
pass! The picnic will be at Camp
Kishwaukee – Plano (located at
Fox River Drive and Millhurst
Road).
-Cathy
Three Fires Council
“Helping Units Succeed”
Boy Scouts of America
Maramech Hill District
Den Chief Training
When:
Saturday, May 30, 2015
12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Where:
Neighborhood Church of the BrethrenILL PASS
155 Boulder Hill Pass
Montgomery, IL, 60538
Cost:
Free
Things to bring:
Water bottle, Den Chief Handbook, paper, pencil, a great attitude!
This is a uniform event - wear your Scout uniform!
Please register by email before Thursday, May 28, 2015
EMAIL TO: Dale Squier at [email protected]
Questions? Contact:
Dale Squier at 630/554-8657; e-mail: [email protected]
Or
Betty Bohlander at 630/66-4619; e-mail: [email protected]
---------------------------------------------------Please provide the following information in your email:
Scout Name:______________________________________________
Troop / Team / Crew #______________ City: ___________________
Troop Contact:________________________________________
E-mail ______________________________Phone _______________
Webelos Camp!
On May 7, 50 new spaces became available for Webelos to make great summertime memories at
Camp Freeland Leslie in Oxford, Wisconsin. A limited number of spaces are now available for:
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Session 1 – Saturday, June 6 – Tuesday, June 9
Session 2 – Tuesday, June 9 – Friday, June 12
This is the opportunity for your Scouts to enjoy 500 acres of the great outdoors. For four days
and three nights, your Scouts can:
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Begin the new Cub Scout adventure advancement program (note: Webelos II may choose
to follow the old advancement program)
Play in the camp’s new Ga Ga Pit
Enjoy row boating and swimming on crystal clear Lake Emerick.
The cost of a Webelos to attend camp (includes a camp t-shirt) is $190.
The cost for an adult to attend camp is $120.
Register your Scouts today to attend:
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Session 1 (link to:
http://threefirescouncil.org/index.php/component/jevents/icalrepeat.detail/2015/06/06/81
96/178%7C177%7C175%7C176%7C179%7C174%7C184%7C181%7C182%7C180%7
C183%7C388/cfl-webelos-resident-camp-1?Itemid=1)
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Session 2 (link to:
http://threefirescouncil.org/index.php/component/jevents/icalrepeat.detail/2015/06/11/82
29/178%7C177%7C175%7C176%7C179%7C174%7C184%7C181%7C182%7C180%7
C183%7C388/cfl-webelos-resident-camp-2?Itemid=1)
For questions, contact: [email protected].
BARTLETT LITTLE LEAGUE – CHALLENGER & SENIOR CHALLENGER
SPECIAL NEEDS BASEBALL DIVISION (BUDDY BASEBALL)
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SP
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The largest Challenger’s Baseball League in the Midwest
10 teams: 7 Junior Teams ages 4 – 18 and 3 New
SP Senior Teams ages 18 and up with 12
to 15 players per team
 Each team player is paired with a buddy. The buddy shadows the player by helping with
helmets and bats, running bases and fielding.
SATURDAY, MAY 30TH AT KOHLER FIELD on route 25/just south of West Bartlett Rd.
BLL CHALLENGERS VS. NWSRA (NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION)
TWO TIME PERIODS: 5 GAMES AT 3:00 PM and 5 GAMES AT 5:00 PM
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Need approximately 60 – 70 Scouts per time period and 2 adult leaders per unit.
Scouts can sign up to play both time periods/each game is 2 innings and lasts approx.
1.5 hrs. ( 5-6 services hrs. total if budding for both games ).
Scouts must arrive 30 minutes prior to the game.
Scouts should wear their Troop t-shirt, a baseball hat and bring their own baseball glove.
All players and buddies receive a free hot dog, chips and drink after each game.
Additionally, May 30th is also the Ice Cream Social which means free ice cream for all
players and buddies!
Scouts will benefit from participating in this event by meeting several requirements
for the Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge and earning community service hours.
Three Fires Council participating districts will be benefit as this event is an excellent
requirement opportunity for families with special needs children as well as their siblings.
Local press will be on hand for pictures and promotion.
Each unit’s commitment is needed no later than May 1st. Contact Larry Wegner, Special Needs
District Chair, Chippewa District and Manager/Coach BLL Challenger Division.
Email: [email protected]
Mobile 630-441-7400
Scout Day at the Palmer Cup Golf Tournament
Scout Day at the Palmer Cup
8:30 a.m., Sat. June 13
Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove
Free public admission and parking
Watch the best American and European collegiate golfers in their last
competition before they become professional golfers.
For information, contact: Vicky McGowan at 630-466-7610 or
[email protected]
Calling All Catholic Scouts!
Entering the 6th Grade (or Higher) in the Fall
Boy Scouts! Venture Scouts! Girl Scouts!
American Heritage Girls! Camp Fire!
We Have a Mission for You!
Mission:
Attend the Annual Ros-a-Ree Retreat / Campout
What:
Participants can look forward to a
weekend of religious insight and spiritual
enrichment while having FUN!
Some of the planned activities include
Adoration, Various Speakers, Games, a
Campfire, a Christian Rock Concert, and
Several Surprise Activities. The only way
to find out what they are is to attend!
When:
8pm, Friday, Aug. 14th through
12pm, Sunday, Aug 16th
Where:
St. Mary Parish, 901 N. Center St, Plano, IL
How:
For Information and Registration Forms,
Visit the Diocese
Website:http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/sco
uting/sectioncontent.php?secid=6
Presents
Maramech Hill
Boy Scout District
Family
Day!
ALL DAY – Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
Culver’s Restaurant – 2781 Route 34 – Oswego, IL
630-551-4960
Take your family out to help Boy Scouts!
- 10% of the total order (excluding sales tax) will -be
donated to the Boy Scouts of America
Please present this flyer to the cashier at the time of
purchase