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      <title>Halloween Recruiting Ideas</title>
      <description><![CDATA[– Halloween Recruiting Ideas –

With Halloween around the corner, here are some great recruiting ideas for your Cub Scout Pack to use to recruit new Cub Scouts and families to join the Scouting program.

These can be great ways to reach those... <a href='https://neic.org/halloween-recruiting-ideas'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>You Never Know What Will Happen When You Ask</title>
      <description><![CDATA[It was a rainy day at Jewel in Deerfield, and Ewan and his mom were about 30 minutes from finishing their popcorn fundraiser shift.

They had debated packing up early, but decided to stick it out.

Good thing they did.

Ewan had been having fun with ... <a href='https://neic.org/you-never-know-what-will-happen-when-you-ask'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>NEIC Scouts Elevate Their Scouting Experience at the 2026 National Jamboree</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Local Scouts and Scouters experienced Scouting at its biggest and most adventurous at the 2026 National Jamboree. The Jamboree is a national event held once every three to four years.

Northeast Illinois Council’s contingent brought together 62... <a href='https://neic.org/neic-scouts-elevate-their-scouting-experience-at-the-2026-national-jamboree'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Military Family Fee Waiver Now Available for Scouting America Families</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Military Family Fee Waiver Now Available for Scouting America Families

&nbsp;



Scouting America is proud to announce a new Military Family Fee Waiver program designed to make Scouting more accessible for military-connected youth. Beginning June... <a href='https://neic.org/military-family-fee-waiver-now-available-for-scouting-america-families'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BeAScout PIN Updates</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Starting July 9, unit leaders can update these new fields in their Unit Pin within Organization Manager:


	Fundraising Helps Cover Costs
	Let families know if fundraising opportunities help offset the cost of participating.
	Trial Visit... <a href='https://neic.org/beascout-pin-updates'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>From Scout to Cubmaster: Why I Still Believe</title>
      <description><![CDATA[I’ve been involved in Scouting for most of my life. As a youth, I participated in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Life Scout before stepping away during my freshman year of high school because of competing priorities. Looking... <a href='https://neic.org/from-scout-to-cubmaster-why-i-still-believe'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scouting University - Sign up today!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ready to Grow Your Scouting Skills?

			Register for the 2026 Scouting University!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

			Saturday, November 7

			Wildwood Presbyterian Church

			18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake, IL

			8 am to 4 pm

			$20 per person... <a href='https://neic.org/scouting-university-sign-up-today'>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>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>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>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>
      <link>https://neic.org/jamboree</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What town and unit number was the first Scouting unit in the Northeast Illinois Council?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We asked this question of our unit leaders recently, and it turns out it was harder to answer than we anticipated. So, we turned to council historian John Ropiequet for some background.

Evanston

Peter C. Wercks first appeared in the paper on July... <a href='https://neic.org/what-town-and-unit-number-was-the-first-scouting-unit-in-the-northeast-illinois-council'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Meet Peter Chatain: Eagle Scout Headed to the Olympics</title>
      <description><![CDATA[I am an Eagle Scout from Troop 20 in Winnetka. I just graduated with my master’s in computer science, and I am living in Alameda, California, where I work at Ello as a machine learning engineer. As a rower, I qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic... <a href='https://neic.org/meet-peter-chatain-eagle-scout-headed-to-the-olympics'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://neic.org/meet-peter-chatain-eagle-scout-headed-to-the-olympics</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Feature Scout: Leith</title>
      <description><![CDATA[I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to experience so many new things since joining Scouts. One of the best parts about Scouting is getting to meet new people from all over the country. I have made some of my best friends in Scouting.

A few of my favorite... <a href='https://neic.org/feature-scout-leith'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Rules for Adult Applications Beginning Jan. 16, 2024</title>
      <description><![CDATA[To ensure the safety and well-being of our Scouts and volunteers, BSA is implementing changes in the way it processes adult applications beginning Jan. 16.

The biggest change is that adult leaders will not be allowed to participate in unit... <a href='https://neic.org/new-rules-for-adult-applications-beginning-jan-16-2024'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://neic.org/new-rules-for-adult-applications-beginning-jan-16-2024</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Feature Scout: Zachary</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In November, I earned my 139th merit badge, which is all the merit badges a Scout can possibly get. It is something that only 1 in 26,000 Scouts accomplish.

I decided to make this my goal while I was still in Cub Scouts. I loved to wear my brag... <a href='https://neic.org/feature-scout-zachary'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Outdoor Committee Needs Volunteers to Maintain a Successful Program</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Northeast Illinois Council thrives with more than 15 dynamic committees to deliver a standout Scouting program for youths in our communities. From Local Adventure Days to fishing, nature trails, and archery and rifle programs, NEIC’s Outdoor... <a href='https://neic.org/outdoor-committee-needs-volunteers-to-maintain-a-successful-program'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://neic.org/outdoor-committee-needs-volunteers-to-maintain-a-successful-program</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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