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      <title>Scouting University Coming Soon</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ready to Grow Your Scouting Skills?

			Save the date for the 2026 Scouting University!         

			Saturday, November 7th

			Wildwood Presbyterian Church

			18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake, IL

			8 am to 4... <a href='https://neic.org/scouting-university-coming-soon'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Transformational Experience at Sea Base</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ship 129 Returns from a Transformational Florida Sea Base Adventure

In late May, a crew of 8 from Ship 129 embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Florida Sea Base in Islamorada, Florida, beginning with an overnight at Camp Jackson Sawyer on... <a href='https://neic.org/transformational-experience-at-sea-base'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tiger Family Training Experience</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Starting Scouting with your Tiger can feel exciting—and maybe a little overwhelming. This special Tiger Family Training Experience is designed to show new families just how fun, simple, and rewarding Cub Scouting can be.

Parents and Tigers... <a href='https://neic.org/tiger-family-training-experience'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Jewish Jambo: Celebrate 100 years of Jewish Scouting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Scouting at B’Yachad – The Great Jewish Camporee

Northeast Illinois Council is proud to support and celebrate the many faith traditions represented throughout Scouting. In 2026, Jewish Scouting marks an incredible... <a href='https://neic.org/jewish-jambo-celebrate-100-years-of-jewish-scouting'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Discover Scouts: Where Every Child has a Place</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What is the Discover Scouts Program?

Discover Scouts is the dedicated outreach initiative of the Northeast Illinois Council, committed to uplifting underserved communities through Scouting. Our innovative approach involves:


	Strategic... <a href='https://neic.org/discover-scouts-where-every-child-has-a-place-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Featured Scout: Sanjana Purayil</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When Sanjana “Sanju” Purayil looks back on her Scouting journey, she doesn’t just see merit badges and campouts—she sees a series of firsts that helped shape who she is today.

Sanju’s introduction to Scouting started on the sidelines. As a child, ... <a href='https://neic.org/featured-scout-sanjana-purayil'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More than a Program...Dave and Katherine McCall share a lifetime of Scouting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For Dave McCall, Scouting has never been just a chapter of life—it’s been a constant thread.

He began as a Bear in Cub Scouts with Pack 53 in New Jersey and continued his journey through troops in New Jersey, Illinois, and Texas, ultimately... <a href='https://neic.org/more-than-a-programdave-and-katherine-mccall-share-a-lifetime-of-scouting'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Investing in Stronger Leaders for Stronger Units</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As you spend time in Scouting, you come to understand something simple but important: The experience a young person has in this program is shaped, in large part, by the volunteer adult leaders who guide it.

I can never give enough thanks to the... <a href='https://neic.org/investing-in-stronger-leaders-for-stronger-units'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Is Your Safeguarding Youth Training Current?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Scouting America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. One aspect is having our leaders trained in safeguarding youth. Safeguarding Youth Training is required once a year and replaces... <a href='https://neic.org/is-your-safeguarding-youth-training-current'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Council Recognizes Leaders at the Annual Recognition Dinner</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Council recognition dinner – March 2026

Thanks to all who joined us on March 11 as we celebrated and honored the many leaders, Eagle Scouts and volunteers that make up our council. You can read about all the honorees in the program booklet. But... <a href='https://neic.org/council-recognizes-leaders-at-the-annual-recognition-dinner'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scouting America Wants Your Feedback</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Voice of the Scout, Scouting America's feedback program, isn’t merely a survey designed to collect data. It’s a way to amplify the voices of Scouts, parents and unit volunteers who might otherwise remain unheard.

The survey is designed to provide ... <a href='https://neic.org/scouting-america-wants-your-feedback'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>See How One Volunteer Is Shaping the Next Generation of Scouts</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For Ryan Bond, Scouting isn’t just something he volunteers for — it’s something he lives.

An Eagle Scout himself, Ryan has spent more than 40 years experiencing Scouting from nearly... <a href='https://neic.org/see-how-one-volunteer-is-shaping-the-next-generation-of-scouts'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Heart of Scouting: Ari and Violet Flemenbaum</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Some volunteers help when asked. Ari and Violet Flemenbaum step forward before the need is even spoken. Their sustained leadership, quiet resilience, and unwavering commitment to youth have strengthened Scouting in countless ways.

"I first met... <a href='https://neic.org/the-heart-of-scouting-ari-and-violet-flemenbaum'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>From Bullying to Belonging:  Supporting Youth Mental Health Together</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Bullying is often viewed simply as a social issue which can be corrected through punishment. In reality, bullying is deeply connected to mental health for everyone involved. Youth who experience bullying may struggle with anxiety, depression, and a... <a href='https://neic.org/from-bullying-to-belonging-supporting-youth-mental-health-together'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A New Kind of First Aid: Scouting Works with Josselyn to Support Teen Mental Health</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The following article has been written by Maggie Nash, LCSW, M.Ed., Director of Mental Health Education at Josselyn, a Community Mental Health Center serving Cook and Lake Counties. The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity &amp; Accessibility (IDEA)... <a href='https://neic.org/a-new-kind-of-first-aid-scouting-works-with-josselyn-to-support-teen-mental-health'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <author>allisonwaggoner@aol.com (AllisonWaggoner)</author>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Lifetime of Impact: Pat and Sue Klemens' Commitment to Scouting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For Pat and Sue Klemens, Scouting is more than a program — it is a lifelong investment in young people and the communities they serve. Through decades of volunteer leadership, family involvement, and financial support, the Klemenses have lived the... <a href='https://neic.org/a-lifetime-of-impact-pat-and-sue-klemens-commitment-to-scouting'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scouting in Action</title>
      <description><![CDATA[During the 2025 fundraising season, JJ showed what dedication, resilience, and the true spirit of Scouting look like in action. JJ committed nearly every possible moment to fundraising this year and finished the season with more than $28,000 in... <a href='https://neic.org/scouting-in-action'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>NEIC Launches Annual Adult Registration Fee</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Beginning April 1, 2026, the Northeast Illinois Council (NEIC) will launch an annual $65 council registration fee for adult members. This fee applies to adults with primary registrations in packs, troops, crews, and other non-unit roles and aligns... <a href='https://neic.org/neic-launches-annual-adult-registration-fee'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pinewood Derby: Reserve Your Unit’s Race Time at the Council</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Pinewood Derby is a highlight of Cub Scouting, and the Northeast Illinois Council offers multiple ways to help your pack host a fun and successful race.

 

Build-a-Car Workshop on Jan. 31, 2026


At our Build-a-Car Workshop, experienced... <a href='https://neic.org/-pinewood-derby-reserve-your-unit’s-race-time-at-the-council'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 National Jamboree</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Scouting America’s National Jamboree is back in 2026, and the Northeast Illinois Council is proud to send a contingent of youths and adult leaders to this once-in-a-lifetime event. Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with adventure,... <a href='https://neic.org/jamboree'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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