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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
12
The North Shore Area council outlines its inter-troop service role uniting men from several troops and towns to support Scout programs. It aims to aid institutions running Scout troops, strengthen volunteer leaders, and enrich each Scout's experience.
The Educational Department outlines aims to promote advancement and Courts of Award to broaden Scouting experience, enrich boys reading via Boys Life and libraries, inform the public about Scouting goals, train leaders, and emphasize health and safety to Scouts and the public.
The Finance Plans Committee coordinates with the local town committee to build a finance group that will raise funds and manage disbursements aimed at strengthening troops and enhancing boys life experiences through structured financial support and leadership.
The excerpt outlines five aims for the Program and Activities Department. It emphasizes aiding executive staff and troop commissioners, planning enriching council activities, enhancing troop organization with sponsoring institutions, fostering civic ties and community service, and expanding Sea Scouting and older boys activities for ongoing growth in character and leadership.
Wednesday night December 5 Troop 30 held a lively meeting with a special patrol contest to determine the best stunt. George Coates led junior leaders at the Cabin-in-the-Woods and shared ideas on games and patrol projects. This month the troop works on wood carving to earn Merit Badges. Irwin Gooswiller.
Troop 37 from Oak Terrace Highwood captured first prize at the Highland Park Highwood Lake Forest First Aid rally held at the Lake Forest Episcopal church on Friday December 14. Troop 33 Highland Park earned second, and Troop 45 Lake Forest Episcopal church took third. District Commissioner W W Reichardt led the event, part of a three to four per year series. the next district gathering will be in February for a Merit Badge show.
Kenilworth Troop 13 led the inter-troop Scoutcraft competition with 28 points, besting Evanston Troops 7, 3, and 5 in wig-wag signaling fire by flint and steel and drill. Evanston’s Troops 3 and 7 trailed, while Troop 5 finished last with four points.
Carl McManus will lead Scouts to a winter camp at the Cabin in the Woods from December 26 to 29. Assistant Scout Executive McManus will oversee activities while George Bersch directs dining room operations as demand nears capacity for the 24 available Scout spots.
The event features about thirty eight display tables with stamps coins model airplanes and other Scout hobbies. The Area-Wide Hobby Show will be held Saturday afternoon and evening January 26. Awards for Life Star and Eagle merit badges will be presented during the program.
Highland Park and Winnetka troops earn the Troop Honor Ribbons for November. Troops 33 16 and 18 receive the award. six others rated high but did not qualify. The standard covers attendance advancement outdoor activity growth and troop committee cooperation.
The Wilmette Court of Award results announced December 15 list First Class Lowell Comee Troop 4. Second Class William Lehle Troop 4. Second Class Billy Bowen Troop 5. Merit Badges Arthur W. Jones music first aid Troop 3 Royal Martin swimming Troop 4 Oscar Anderson swimming Lowell Commee swimming Troop 5 Fred Robinson civics athletics Ralph Morris swimming Troop 8 Scoutmaster C F Palmer public health scholarship Troop 10 Dick Steen first aid.
The executive board voted to honor Scoutmasters and their wives with a testimonial dinner for their year of service. The event is expected to be held early in February.
North Shore Area council executive board authorized to let the contract for a mess hall kitchen and activities center at Camp Ma ka ja wan near Antigo Wisconsin. Additional buildings will follow before the camp opens in June to allow materials to be moved during frozen ground.
The twelve towns of the North Shore Area Council push a finance campaign to raise the budget for the Scout year from December 1, 1928 to December 1, 1929. Progress is made but more remains. campaigns are often by mail, slowing the process. The committee will continue the drive until funds are secured.
Assistant Scoutmaster Dorland Davis National Junior Archery champion Lowell Commee and Scout Executive Walter McPeek will head the North Shore council delegation to Camp Wilderness near Bridgeman Michigan. Scouts Davis Lott Troop 2 Craig Stoddard Troop 4 Harry Killer and Walter Roberts Glencoe already signed up. Some spots remain open.
The North Shore Area Boy Scout council proposes New Year pledges for 1929 including a stronger advancement program in Scout rank, improved leadership through patrol work, a robust outdoor camp and hike schedule, and broader contact with at risk youths. The council office moves to the Masonic temple complex at 21 N Sheridan Road with access on the third floor south of the new addition.
Many local troops prepare Father and Son banquets and Parents’ nights. Activities are being planned for late January and February as key Scout troop events.
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