What town and unit number was the first Scouting unit in the Northeast Illinois Council? 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... read more Sunday, December 1, 2024 7:15:00 PM Categories: Exploring Historical Home NEIC News Venturing Comments(0)
Meet Peter Chatain: Eagle Scout Headed to the Olympics 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... read more Wednesday, June 26, 2024 9:00:00 PM Categories: Exploring Featured Scouts Home NEIC News Venturing Comments(0)
Feature Scout: Leith 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... read more Wednesday, February 7, 2024 1:10:00 PM Categories: Exploring Featured Scouts Home NEIC News North Star District Venturing Comments(0)
New Rules for Adult Applications Beginning Jan. 16, 2024 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... read more Sunday, January 28, 2024 7:30:00 PM Categories: Aptakisic District Exploring Home Membership & Recruitment Merit Badge Counselor Resources North Star District Potawatomi District Venturing Comments(0)
Feature Scout: Zachary 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... read more Friday, January 19, 2024 11:15:00 PM Categories: Exploring Featured Scouts Home NEIC News Venturing Comments(0)
Outdoor Committee Needs Volunteers to Maintain a Successful Program 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... read more Sunday, January 7, 2024 6:15:00 PM Categories: Aptakisic District Cub Scout Camps & Activities Exploring Home NEIC News North Star District Potawatomi District Scouts BSA Camps & Activities Venturing Comments(0)