2012 District Award of Merit Nominations

[ February 1, 2012; ] 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 [...] [...]

Silver Beaver Award

[ February 1, 2012; ] 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 [...] [...]

November District Meetings

[ November 2, 2011; 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm. November 3, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] November District Roundtable November 2, 2011, 7:30-8:45 p.m. New England Congregational Church 406 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506 Cub Scout theme: Respect / Disabilities Awareness Boy Scout topic: Disabilities Awareness For more information call Roundtable Commissioner, Sean Williams, at (630) 846-6910 or Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner at (630) 659-6909. Check out the November Roundtable Page. District Committee Meeting Thursday, November 3rd Begins PROMPTLY @ 7:00 [...] [...]

Upcoming training opportunities

Online Training Many training modules are available online at www.myscouting.org, including Youth Protection, “This is Scouting,” Fast Start, and supplemental training such as Climb On Safely, Weather Hazards, and Safe Swim Defense. Make sure you and your unit are properly trained to insure a complete, fun and safe adventure for your Scouts! Youth Protection REQUIRED! CHARTERS ARE COMING! Make sure the [...] [...]

Training Academy 2011

[ November 12, 2011; ] 7th Annual Three Fires Council Training Academy 2011, Scouting Safari Photos of 2010 are in the Photo Gallery. Sat, Nov 12, 2011 – East Aurora High School  – Phil Hilliard, 2011 Chair FLIER – 2011 Training Academy Training Academy is Three Fires Council’s once a year opportunity for you to take basic leader, supplemental and enrichment training and specialty [...] [...]

New Roundtable Info!

  The Roundtable Page has been updated with the 2011-12 Schedule, and handouts posted for the September Roundtable. Check it Out! [...]

October District Meetings!

[ October 5, 2011; 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm. October 6, 2011; 12:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] October District Roundtable October 5, 2011, 7:30-8:45 p.m. New England Congregational Church 406 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506 Cub Scout theme: Positive Attitude/ Aurora Fire Department Opportunities for Cubs Boy Scout topic: Aurora Fire Department Opportunities for Boy Scouts For more information call Roundtable Commissioner, Sean Williams, at (630) 846-6910 or Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner at (630) 659-6909. Check out the October [...] [...]

Special Needs News

[ September 15, 2011; September 20, 2011; ] ADHD Awareness & Tips training Hermes School, Aurora Tuesday, September 20th   Special Needs Committee Meeting Colonial Cafe, 1961 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL Thursday September 15th Please email Sean Williams any items you would like to cover at the meeting. For more info contact Sean at (630) 846-6910. File Downloads: Foxfire District Special Needs Committee Description Special Needs Mentor Program [...]