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Lord Baden Powell Olympics (Scout – FIT)
May 4-6, 2012 at Fabyan Forest Preserve, Rt. 25 in Geneva, IL
- Cub Scouts (Saturday only, includes lunch) $8.00 per scout
- Webelos (camping Sat. night, includes lunch) $10.00 per scout
- Scouts (Camping 2 nights and Sat. lunch) $15.00 per scout
- Adults (lunch, patch) $5.00 per person
Activities include:
- Early morning 2 mile marathon walk/run
- Morning session: Variety of Patrol Events
- Lunch period (Included in the registration fee)
- Afternoon session: Variety of Individual Events
- Personal Fitness, Chess, and Fishing Merit Badges
- Fire Bowl with skits and songs Saturday night
- OA call out on Friday night for all Ordeal Candidates
Questions: Contact Jeff Fechner, 630-897-1917
Download a flyer / registration form
 Foxfire District Leave No Trace Community Service Project
April 21, 2012 9 a.m. to Noon at North Aurora Island Park
Help the Fox Valley Park District with their annual Spring Spruce Up. Celebrate Earth Week, work toward earning Leave No Trace Award, & serve our community by cleaning up a park. FVPD will provide bags, gloves, water and snacks.
A bonus Geocaching hike will follow if enough participants show interest.
For more info contact Jeff Fechner at (630) 897-1917 or Shawn Viland at (630) 297-5299.
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 March 10, 2012, at O’Donnell Elementary School, 1640 Reckinger, Aurora, IL 60505
Watch for signs directing to gym entrance.
- $5.00 per car entry fee.
- Registration 9:30 -10:30 a.m.
- Races start 11 a.m.
- Divisions: Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Open (for adults, Boy Scouts or additional cars for Cubs)
Concessions will be available to support Scouting.
For more info contact Jeff Fechner at (630) 897-1917 or Matt Benson.
 The annual Fay’s Bar-B-Q is Thursday, March 22nd, at Wesley United Methodist Church from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
This fundraiser benefits our district and council, with all funds helping local Scouting. Scout volunteers from Foxfire District staff and efficient “drive-thru” line and customers do not need to leave their vehicles!
For those who are not familiar with the famous Fay’s Barbeque is a 50 year-old mobible barbeque business serving pork chops and chicken with delicious sides. They partner with many organizations, including Scout groups, for fundraising.
The event is in the parking lot at 14 North May Street, Aurora, IL 60506.
Ticket are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the event.
Scouting volunteers are needed for this event. Call John McKenzie for more information, (630) 907-8228.
 The Foxfire District Recognition Dinner is Saturday, April 14, at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
“Gathering” begins at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:00, followed by Scouter and Unit recognitions.
District Award of Merit will be presented to several deserving Scouters.
Make plans for volunteers and parents from your Pack, Troop, or Crew to attend.
A donation of $20.00 is requested in advance for attendance.
Contact John McKenzie for more information, (630) 907-8228.
 All Scouting volunteers (and parents) should consider nomination Scouters for the District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver. These will be awarded at the District Dinner on April 14.
Contact your Committee Chairman, Unit Leader, John McKenzie, Amy Seyller or the Norris Service Center for a nomination form. The District Award of Merit Nominations must be submitted by February 1st.
The Silver Beaver Award was established in 1931 and is presented for distinguished service to young people within a local council of the Boy Scouts of America.A recipient must be a registered Scouter to receive the highest award presented by a local council. Annually, volunteers nominate men and women for the Silver Beaver award who are doing an outstanding job as Scouters. These nominations are reviewed by the Silver Beaver Selection Committee and the most outstanding volunteers are selected to receive this special recognition. Three Fires Council salutes the commitment and hard work of these Scouters! The committee welcomes all nominations and encourages you to recommend those Scouters you believe worthy of this high honor.
Deadline for nominations: Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Download and submit the Nomination Form to the Silver Beaver Selection Committee c/o of Renee Cosme at the Three Fires Council Office, 415 N. Second Street, St. Charles, IL 60517 or email to Renee Cosme @ renee.cosme@scouting.org. The Silver Beaver award is presented to recipients at the Council Recognition Dinner on June 21, 2012.
– Silver Beaver Selection Committee Chairman, Wes Whipple at weswfamily@sbcglobal.net.
The 2012 Foxfire District Webelos Lock-in will be Friday, January 27-28, 2012, at O’Donnell Elementary School, 1640 Reckinger Road, Aurora. This is open to all Webelos.
Early Registration DEADLINE: January 9, 2012; $10.00 (Includes food, treats, fun & Commemorative Patch)
On-Site Registration: $15.00
Scout Registration & Check-in: 5:30- 6:00 p.m.
Saturday pickup at 9:00 a.m.
- Readyman Activity Badge
- Showman Activity Badge
- Computer Belt Loop
- Engineering Activity Badge
- Chess Belt Loop
- Webelos Leadership March Of Commitment
- Webelos’ Pizza & Webelos’ Brew
- Webelos’ Team Activity, Bed Set Up & Movie
- Webelos Rededication, Hot Breakfast & Fellowship
Adult Training for Special Needs Scouts, ADHD Awareness, Trainer Sean Williams
For more information regarding Foxfire Webelos Lock-in, contact:
Jeff Fechner at 630-897-1917 or Maurice Thomas @ 630-854-3161
Units and Scouts are needed to volunteer!
Make Checks Payable To: Three Fires Council, and mail checks to:
Tom O’Malley, 1323 Gates Street , Montgomery, Illinois, 60538
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