Anniversary Week 2010

There were a number of activities planned by units, districts, and council this week to recognize the 100th Anniversary of Scouting in America.  Sunday was Scout Sunday and many of our Scouts attended their local churches at scout services.

On Monday I was invited to attend a reunion of Pecatonica scouts and scouters.  There was a large turn out of people involved with the pack, troop, and/or crew in Pecatonica over the years.

On Wednesday morning we had the Blackhawk Area Council Leadership Breakfast.  We had a good turn out and featured a live hook up with the Continuous Fire.  The breakfast was topped off with fresh cobbler made by two of our troops.

Wednesday was a full day with the Wetassa District Roundtable and Fire Side Chat.  It was a good meeting with a number of suggestions that will be referred to the appropriate council groups to consider.  Thanks to everyone in Wetassa that participated.

Thusday evening was the Sycamore District Roundtable.  Blair Piotroski, District Commissioner, had an anniversary treat for everyone in attendance.

We've had some photos of anniversary activities posted to the Blackhawk Area Council's Facebook page.  As you continue to celebrate the anniversary throughout this month and year please continue to post your pictures.

Time's Photo Essay of the Boy Scouts

Take a look at the photo essay Time did for the 100th Anniversary.

The Boy Scouts of America Turns 100 - Photo Essays - TIME

Scouting on Jeopardy

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Scouting Magazine is reporting that Jeopardy will have a scouting category on the February 25 show.

February 6 & 7, 2010

It's finally here, the start of Scout Week 2010.  Saturday morning I was in Sycamore District helping with the Tiger Time event.  This is a great activity just for Tigers and their adult partners.  They have a variety of activities and a picnic lunch.  I enjoy this one a lot, this is the 12th year I've helped with the activity.

After Tiger Time I made my way to Machnesy Park for the lighting of the Wanchanagi District Continuous Fire.  The fire is a tradition in the area being lit the Saturday at the beginning of Scout Week and burning until the Saturday at the end of Scout Week.  All the local troops take turns maintaining the fire.

On Scout Sunday I attended the awards ceremony in Rockford for the Catholic scouts that had earned their religious award.  It was held at The Cathedral of St. Peter and presided over by Bishop Doran.

Venturer Climbing

Last weekend the Sycamore District Venturers went climbing at the North Wall in Crystal Lake.