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Thunderbird District is committed to youth success and enjoyment in Scouting. The District achieves this by supporting our units with knowledge, resources, training and encouragement.What's NEW?
Hot News! View photos of the Training Academy in the TFC Photo Gallery. Due to the overwhelming response, the fire safety patches earned during Fire Safety Month in October are on backorder. Final orders will be accepted no later than WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2008. After this date, we will not be re-ordering patches. Place your order today for your unit. Please contact Angela Roza at (630)584-9250. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK!
Operation Cubscicle
Submitted by deb on Sat, 11/01/2008 - 5:50pm.
Calling All Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos for a FUN Day at Camp Big Timber! 2008-2009 Operation Cubscicle
Indoor/Outdoor Activities Nature Walk Crafts Games Songs/Stories
When: Mon., December 29, 2008 OR Sat., January 3,2009
Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Road, Elgin, IL
Cost: Before Dec. 12th – Scouts $15 each, Adults $7 each / After Dec. 12th – Scouts $18 each, Adults $9 each
Registration is limited to 200 Scouts each session (first come basis)! Cost includes lunch, patch and hot cocoa/coffee. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Registration Flier - Come join us for a day of WINTER FUN!
December 11th Roundtables & OA Chapter Meeting
Submitted by deb on Sat, 11/01/2008 - 4:02pm.
Please mark your calendars for the November Roundtables & OA Chapter meeting which will be held at the LDS Church located at 1320 Ridgeland Ave, Naperville, IL. 60563. Thursday, November 13th at 7:30 pm.
Boy Scout/Venturing Roundtable: Thursday, December 11, 2008 – Diversity... How do you include it in the Scouting program? Diversity of culture, age, ability, job, food... diversity can be a tool we use to enhance our programs. Theme: The monthly Scout Theme for Roundtable and February meetings is Public Service. Assignments: Opening/Closing-T501/C33; Recipe-T510/C169; Outing Review-T67/T505.
Cub Scout Roundtable: Theme:
2008 Boy Scout / Venturer Ranch-O-Ree - October 17-19th
Submitted by deb on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 4:20pm. 
2008 Boy Scout / Venturer Ranch-O-Ree:
Attendees at the Ranch-O-Ree this past weekend had a great time showing off thier Scout skills. View photos of this event in the Ranch-O-Ree Photo Album
Scouting For Food - February 21, 2009
Submitted by deb on Wed, 10/15/2008 - 5:31am.
Scouting for Food 2009 - Contact: Kevin Doyle
Date: Pickup date is Saturday is February 21, 2009 - 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.
Thirty-one units have signed up for Scouting for Food 2009: Lisle’s Pack 89, Crew 108, Pack 108, Troop 108, Pack 504, Naperville’s Pack 66, Pack 70, Pack 87, Pack 99, 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.
2010 National Jamboree
Submitted by deb on Sun, 10/12/2008 - 4:20pm.
2010 National Jamboree Our council will be sending 6 troops to the 2010 National Jamboree. Information for this awesome event can be found on the 2010 Jamboree Page of the Three Fires Council Website. On-line registration for Scouts & Adults & Staff is also available on this page. The Jamboree is a huge event and a lifetime experience! Please feel free to also contact Paul Chemler (630-355-7556) or Ed Hedborn(630-985-0655) with questions.
My Scouting
Submitted by deb on Mon, 09/01/2008 - 2:00am.
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.
2009 Philmont Contingent – June 14 – June 26, 2009
Submitted by deb on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 10:15am.
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
