Rainbow Council News
Cassandra Archer • October 25, 2024
Rainbow Council News
Welcome back to Rainbow Council News! Next time you are at Rainbow Scout Reservation, check out the new installation! Thank you to volunteer and ASM Kris Zupancic from Troop 256 and his family for the new steel, fleur-de-lis. The red coating is chalkboard paint, so Scouts can customize their message and take a photo. A huge thank you to Heidelberg Materials for donating all the steel.
Looking for something fun? Check out these opportunities.
- Haunted Woods Walk-community event! Open to all ages and you do not have to be registered in scouting to attend.
- Scouting University-has been rescheduled to spring 2025.
- Distinguished Citizens Dinner-Board organized community event! Scouters, community and business leaders gather to celebrate a member of our community who exemplifies the values of scouting. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Happy Waupe Wednesday, Pumpkin Smash is approaching fast. The Pumpkin Smash will be held on November 2nd at RSR and registration will close soon. We hope to see as many of you as possible out there shooting, smashing, and destroying pumpkins. To register please click this link https://scoutingevent.com/702-OAPumpkinSmash2024 . A message from Matthew Ryden, Join us at Heap's Haunted Corn Maze on Sunday the 27th at 7:00 for some Halloween fun. Please bring some money for the different activities they have. Sign up using the link below. Thank you and see you there. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3bpCjJ3TQ94OSGNx5Ms3A9c607HLYMYIHvgaZ7r-11CHPiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Scott Biedess Jr. Lodge Secretary
As we are beginning the 2025 re-charter process, here are some helpful resources. Please review the membership re-charter tutorial made by our Registrar Jessica Volke. https://1drv.ms/v/s!Am_5HHAT1S2igogt0-6mlire4wUBiw?e=vdXMv4 The following pdf documents for recharter should be reviewed as well. https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5b34bae7-03f4-419c-a02a-896ed3f216ba https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:e5a82e67-bcca-443f-b88d-f1b2e00acb01 Please contact Jessica with any questions or your Council Commissioner
Welcome back to Rainbow Council News! Help interested families find your unit! With multiple local and national marketing campaigns running in support of unit fall recruitment, it is critical that units update their pin at beascout.org to be sure families can contact you directly to request more information or apply to be members. When a family finds your unit on beascout.org and completes an application to join, they are not automatically accepted as members unless the unit Key 3 respond to the system's email request to approve that application. We want all our new families to have a smooth transition so your support is appreciated. Leaders can learn more about managing beascout leads at https://www.scouting.org/resources/online-registration/ . Need help updating your unit's pin? Reach out to Jessica for assistance. Looking for something fun? Check out these opportunities. Haunted Woods Walk- community event! Open to all ages and you do not have to be registered in scouting to attend. Scouting University- perfect for beginners and seasoned scouts and scouters! Choose your own classes and network with others. Distinguished Citizens Dinner -Board organized community event! Scouters, community and business leaders gather to celebrate a member of our community who exemplifies the values of scouting. Everyone is invited to attend. Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message
Happy Waupe Wednesday, Next month,on November 2nd, we will be holding our Pumpkin Smash, where we will destroy, smash, and shoot pumpkins at RSR. It’s a really fun event and the LEC have been brainstorming about some different fun ideas too. To register click this link https://scoutingevent.com/702-OAPumpkinSmash2024 Also, save the date, our Winter Banquet date has been set. The Waupecan Lodge Winter Banquet will be Sunday January 12th, 2025, at 5 PM. Location is still pending. Scott Biedess Jr. Lodge Secretary
The National Eagle Scout Association invites Scouts and families to attend this free webinar on scholarship application tips. Participants will get an insider’s look at the NESA scholarship program, including key details and opportunities. The host will dive deep into tips and strategies that can help Scouts stand out in any scholarship application. Date & Time: Nov 7, 2024, 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Preregister Here: https://scouting-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jYNDRyk1QMy2BX7oXVcsUA
Welcome back to Rainbow Council News! Scouting America just partnered with former Chicago Bears professional football player and Eagle scout David Montgomery. David continues to serve his community and is encourages all youth to get involved in scouting. Read more about David Montgomery's partnership with Scouting America. Also, there is an exciting promotion for scouts who join Cub Scouts before Oct 31st and their recruiter! ALL new Cub Scouts who register by Oct 31, 2024 receive a Welcome Kit and the Scout who recruited them receives a spiffy Recruiter patch to wear! Welcome Kit includes vinyl sticker, Scout Life mini magazine, car magnet, and information card. Need help with planning, or resources for a fall recruitment event? We can help! Check out our list of recruitment resources or contact Ary or Rachel for assistance. Looking for something fun? Check out these opportunities. Haunted Woods Walk- community event! Open to all ages and you do not have to be registered in scouting to attend. Scouting University- perfect for beginners and seasoned scouts and scouters! Choose your own classes and network with others. Distinguished Citizens Dinner -Board organized community event! Scouters, community and business leaders gather to celebrate a member of our community who exemplifies the values of scouting. Everyone is invited to attend. Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message
Happy Waupe Wednesday, This Sunday the 13th, 2 PM in the Council office, we have a LEC and we all would like to see you there. This LEC is going to have Halloween themed food for everybody that attends. Also next month,on November 2nd, we will be holding our Pumpkin Smash, where we will destroy pumpkins at RSR. It’s a really fun event and the LEC have been brainstorming about some different fun ideas too. Scott Biedess Jr. Lodge Secretary
Welcome back to Rainbow Council News! There are some exciting programs coming up for all our members but registration closes on Friday. Oct. 5 Color Walk is a community event open to all ages. Cost includes an event t shirt and patch so come out and get a little messy! Oct.11-13 Super Scout Camporee at RSR for all our Scouts BSA units. Enjoy some friendly patrol competitions. Showing your Green at RSR for all our Venturing units. Coast Guard, drones and more! We love camping and so do our scouts! To camp in Cub Scouts, you need at least one BALOO trained leader so sign up by Oct 7th. We need a minimum of 6 to host the class. Rainbow Council Board members are working very hard too and just hosted a successful Shooting Clays fundraiser to support our youth. You can read more about it here . The next Board supported event is the Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner on Nov. 6, 2024. You can read more about this amazing opportunity here.
Happy Waupe Wednesday, This Saturday we have our Color Walk. It will be at Gebhard Woods State Park in Morris. Volunteers will be expected to arrive at 9 am for the first session and 10 am for the second. Any time volunteered will be appreciated. For more information email VC of Program Lily at vcprogram@oa197.org Also in a month, on November 2nd, we will be holding our Pumpkin Smash, where we will destroy pumpkins at RSR. It’s a really fun event and the LEC have been brainstorming about some different fun ideas too. Scott Biedess Jr. Lodge Secretary
The 2024 Sporting Clays Event was a great success for Rainbow Council! The Downer's Grove Sportsmen's Club in Morris was filled with participants and volunteers on Saturday, September 21st. After a fun day on the course, lunch was prepared by Dave Konopko and family and no one left hungry. Thank you to all of our sponsors, participants, and volunteers for making this a standout event. All the funds generated from this event directly support the scouts of Rainbow Council. We would like to highlight the following supporters, without which this event could not be possible. Sporting Clays 2024 Committee Dave Konopko Brian Jackiw Gary Mueller Deb Richardson Tony Lake Pete Hickling Charlotte Harrington Mike Harrington Title Sponsors • Environmental Cleansing Corporation • Harrington Site Services Gold Sponsor • Roland Machinery Silver Sponsors • Brian Jackiw • Chicago Machinery Inc. • L&S Metal Salvage • Tucker Ellis LLP Bronze Sponsors • Alta Equipment Company • Public Electric Construction Co. • Wayne and Mary Ann Draudt Product Sponsor • Heartland Beverage Lunch Sponsors • Bothwell Farms • Carl’s Truck and Trailer Repair, Inc. • Clark Brands • Ogden Foods • Tischler’s Market Station Sponsor • Precision Metal Works • Ford and Sons Impact Sponsors • Morris Excavating • Lane’s BBQ • Chicago Print Group • Keith Dobrolinsky • Jim Solari The Sporting Clays Committee would like to acknowledge the hard work of the Rainbow Council Board for contributing to the success of this event. Special Thanks to BSA Troop 492 for donating the water for the event!
