Please mark your calendars for the September Roundtables & OA Chapter meeting which will be held at our new DATE & location at the LDS Church located at 1320 Ridgeland Ave, Naperville, IL. 60563. Thursday, September 11th at 7:30 pm.

Boy Scout/Venturing Roundtable: Scout Science! How should we use science in Scouting? Theme: The monthly Scout Theme for Roundtable and November meetings is High Adventure. Assignments: Opening/Closing-T100/T109; Recipe-T111/T516; Outing Review-T107/C505

Cub Scout Roundtable: Theme: Adventures in Books! We will be discussing UNIFORMS! What is a "Class A" uniform? What are the requirements to pass a "Uniform Inspection"? What adult leaders should be in uniform?

• Roundtable Den Splits Handout

The Naperville Police Department is offering 2 events for Scouts in October during Crime Prevention Month!

1. Public Safety Open House & Passport to Safety Event, on Sat., Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-3p.m. at the Public Safety Campus on Aurora Ave, Naperville, featuring Specific Kid Friendly Activities! No Reservations required.

2. Earn the Boy Scout Crime Prevention Merit Badge Workshop on Monday, October 20th, 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Naperville Police Department.Since informed citizens are our best defense against crime, we would like to offer the Boy Scouts of Indian Prairie and Thunderbird Districts an opportunity to earn their Crime Prevention Merit Badge during Public Safety Month in October. This workshop will include a tour of the Naperville Police Department and will be conducted by Sgt. Steve Hochstetler of the Naperville Police Department’s Patrol Division, and Mary Browning, Crime Prevention Specialist. Registration is required.

Training Opportunities!
Here are a few of the MANY training opportunities that are being offered. Please consult the TFC training calendar for other FALL 08 offerings!

• BALOO Training Registration - Sept 13, 2008 at Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville
• SM/ASM Specific Training Registration - Sept 13, 2008 at Von Oven Scout Reservation, Naperville
• Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills - Sept 29, & Oct 3-5, 2008
• Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders - Sept. 29, & Oct 3-4, 2008
• Training Academy Registration Form - November 8, 2008
• Den Chief Training Registration - Nov 8, 2008
• Den Chief Training Registration - On-Line registration with On-Line pay or Mail-In payment options
• OKPIK Cold Weather Camping Training - Nov 8 or 12, Dec 6,2008 & Jan 9-10, 2009

2008 Boy Scout / Venturer Ranch-O-Ree:
Mark your calendars for the Boy Scout Venturer Camporee which is scheduled for October 17-19, 2008. Details will follow shortly. We will once again be along the shores of the mighty Kyte River at the Adventure Camp. This will be a joint event with Potawatomi Trails District!
Location: Adventure Camp in Rochelle, IL

OA Fall Fellowship Mark your calendars for September 12-14,2008 at the Adventure Camp in Rochelle. This is the last opportunity for any ordeal candidates to go through their ordeal, so make sure to pass this date on to your troop OA members & Ordeal candidates.

• Fall Fellowship Reservation Form

Scout Leaders. Have you activated your MyScouting Account yet? My Scouting is an exciting NEW resource that will be a portal for BSA members to access the following Scouting resources:

• E-Learning Training - You may take a selection of online training courses for credit and view your online training history.
• Rechartering - Internet Rechartering will be available for unit renewal.

Scouting for Food 2009 - Contact: Kevin Doyle
Date: Pickup date is Saturday is February 21, 2009 - Will Your Unit Participate?
In February of the last six years, Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Varsity Crews from Thunderbird District collected food for local food pantries. In 2004, we collected more than three tons of food, and this has risen to collecting more than six tons of food in 2008! Participation has also risen – in 2003 and 2004, twelve units participated, in 2005, fourteen units, in 2006, nineteen units, in 2007, 27 units, and last year 31 units and more than 1,350 people! The pick-up date for Scouting for Food 2009 will be Saturday, February 21, 2009.

We invite all Thunderbird District Packs, Troops, and Crews to participate in Scouting for Food 2009. Thirty units have signed up of June 30: Lisle’s Pack 89, Crew 108, Pack 108, Troop 108, Pack 504, Naperville’s Pack 66, Pack 70, Pack 87, Troop 100, Pack 105, Troop 107, Pack 198, Team 198, Troop 198, Troop 222, Troop 501, Pack 503, Troop 505, Pack 506, Pack 507, Pack 513, Pack 562, Pack 567, Pack 5556, and Woodridge’s Troop 67, Pack 104, Troop 109, Pack 367, Pack 511, Troop 516.

If your unit is interested, please email Kevin Doyle. If your unit’s contact person has email, that will be most convenient. Otherwise, please provide a postal address. Thanks! Kevin Doyle doyle-bsa@att.net

• Scouting for Food Sign Up Flier

Dear Boy Scouts of the Thunderbird District,
On behalf of the FISH organization, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your donation of food. Your generosity in giving to those in need continues to brighten the lives of many in our community throughout the year. As you know, FISH's ability to operate depends on the generosity of those who help us. Thanks again for your donation. We are grateful for your kindness. Again, thank you for your donation. Sincerely yours, Kim Hernandez
Corresponding Secretary

2009 Philmont Contingent – June 14 – June 26, 2009
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 TFC Philmont Contingent Treks. Currently we have 10 crews reserved for 2009. Reservations are being taken on a first come first served basis. If all 10 crews are filled, a waiting list will be created in the order in which applications are received. If we are not able to put you on the Council contingent, your deposit will be refunded. Once on the contingent, a welcome letter will be mailed giving you more information and a time line of upcoming events. If you have any questions, please contact Pete Dillenburg at the Norris Scout Service Center. 630-584-9250.

Philmont 2009 Contingent - Application Form
TFC Philmont 2009 - Credit Card Payment Form

Three Fires Council has a special commemorative shoulder patch celebrating our 15th anniversary! It was designed by one of our very own Scouts! This CSP replaces our existing one. You can go to either shop to purchase the new patch or give the Norris or Deicke Scout Shops a call, fax or email a request & they can ship them to you. The new patch comes in a regular red boardered edition for $3.50 or a special collector's edition is availabel for $10. See the 15th Anniversary Flier for details.

The BSA has instituted an online Learning Center. At this center, you can take the online Fast Start course for your position in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, & Venturing, as well as Youth Protection, Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat. Newly added are Troop Committee Challenge & Venture Leader Youth Protection as well as a series of helpful supplementary courses designed to assist you with your Scouting Program.