Rainbow Council News March 19

The Guide to Advancement was updated effective January 1, 2025 with many new updates. Unit leaders and interested adults are encouraged to download a new copy https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/updates-to-the-guide-to-advancement/ Several important updates: 1. Scoutmasters are the only leaders who can open a blue card unless a leader is otherwise designated to do so by the Scoutmaster. 2. Several new policies regarding online merit badges and the use of AI technology. 3. Eagle reference letters will be handled differently and there is an updated Eagle Scout Application. Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Rainbow Council Pinewood Derby : March 8th Chess Tournament: March 15th Rainbow Council Ten Commandments Hike : March 29th Scouts Day with Chicago Cubs: April 6 Rainbow Council Easter Egg Hunt: April 12 Scouts BSA Spring Camporee: May 2-4 Scouts BSA and Venturing Swim Check: May 10th Fish On Rainbow Council Derby : May 10th Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

Scouting guidelines for uniforms have been updated for 2025 for Scouts BSA! While the Scouts BSA uniform is still encouraged, it is now the responsibility of each Troop to decide their own uniform policy. Any questions about a uniform worn by a Scout should be directed to the unit leader and not the Scout to avoid any misunderstandings. https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/scouting-activity-clothing-guideline/ Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Rainbow Council Pinewood Derby : March 8th Chess Tournament: March 15th Rainbow Council Ten Commandments Hike : March 29th Scouts Day with Chicago Cubs: April 6 Rainbow Council Easter Egg Hunt: April 12 Scouts BSA Spring Camporee: May 2-4 Scouts BSA and Venturing Swim Check: May 10th Fish On Rainbow Council Derby : May 10th Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

Today is the Rainbow Council Annual Meeting and everyone is invited to attend! Ted Karns, CEO/Scout Executive and other Rainbow Council Board members will be delivering their annual report on Scouting in our Council. Board members will be elected and we will celebrate 115 years of Scouting history as Boy Scouts of America as we officially transitioned to Scouting America on February 8, 2025. Join us as we celebrate with cake and a ribbon cutting ceremony with all the frills! Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Rainbow Council Annual Meeting: Feb 27th Rainbow Council Pinewood Derby : March 8th Chess Tournament: March 15th Rainbow Council Ten Commandments Hike : March 29th Scouts Day with Chicago Cubs: April 6 Rainbow Council Easter Egg Hunt: April 12 Scouts BSA Spring Camporee: May 2-4 Scouts BSA and Venturing Swim Check: May 10th Fish On Rainbow Council Derby : May 10th Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

Top popcorn sellers in 2024 were treated to a fun pizza party with a prize wheel and lots of prizes! One Scout even took home a Playstation 5! Thank you for making popcorn your Passport to Adventure in 2024! Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Rainbow Council Annual Meeting: Feb 27th Rainbow Council Pinewood Derby : March 8th Chess Tournament: March 15th Rainbow Council Ten Commandments Hike : March 29th Scouts Day with Chicago Cubs: April 6 Rainbow Council Easter Egg Hunt: April 12 Scouts BSA Spring Camporee: May 2-4 Scouts BSA and Venturing Swim Check: May 10th Fish On Rainbow Council Derby : May 10th Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

Happy Section Sunday, The new year has already started so if you haven't paid your 2025 Lodge dues please click here to do so https://scoutingevent.com/702-OA2025Dues Spring Fellowship is coming up soon, It’s a fun filled weekend with service opportunities at RSR. To register for Spring Fellowship please click here https://scoutingevent.com/702-SpringFellowship2025 From April 11-13, join our lodge and hundreds of other Arrowmen at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation in Mauston, WI, for the Section Conclave. Secure your spot today to join us for this amazing weekend of fun events, fantastic shows, and unique training! Please click this link to register https://scoutingevent.com/127-G9Conclave Here are some additional dates to mark your calendar with and register for. Spring Fellowship May 30- June 1 Fall Fellowship September 5 Color Walk October 4 Pumpkin Smash November 1 Please make sure to pay your 2025 Lodge dues here https://scoutingevent.com/702-OA2025Dues Scott Biedess Jr. | Lodge Secretary

Top popcorn sellers in 2024 were treated to a fun pizza party with a prize wheel and lots of prizes! One Scout even took home a Playstation 5! Thank you for making popcorn your Passport to Adventure in 2024! Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Rainbow Council Annual Meeting: Feb 27th Rainbow Council Pinewood Derby : March 8th Chess Tournament: March 15th Rainbow Council Ten Commandments Hike : March 29th Scouts Day with Chicago Cubs: April 6 Rainbow Council Easter Egg Hunt: April 12 Scouts BSA Spring Camporee: May 2-4 Scouts BSA and Venturing Swim Check: May 10th Fish On Rainbow Council Derby : May 10th Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

February 8th marks 115 years of Scouting and Rainbow Council is joining Scouting America in celebrating! Scouting has endured 115 years of societal change yet it endures as the #1 youth development program communities and families trust. PREPARED. FOR LIFE. Help us keep Scouting available in Will, Kankakee and Grundy counties by inviting friends and neighbors to join Scouting! Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Scouting University , Scouting classes for adults of all experience levels, Joliet March 1 Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

It's Pinewood Derby time and many Packs have been preparing for this annual event! Navarro Farm serves members of our community and they recently held their own Pinewood Derby. Rainbow Council donated the tracks, timers and equipment to make this happen. Everyone had a great time designing their pinewood derby cars and enjoyed some friendly competition racing them too. Rainbow Council, and our Scouts, are always happy to do a good turn and serve members in our community! Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Climb Through the Night , Bolingbook, Feb. 7-8 Disabilities Awareness , all ages, Joliet Feb 8 Scouting University , Scouting classes for adults of all experience levels, Joliet March 1 Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message

Sustainability and respect for our environment are tied into the Leave No Trace Principles we teach youth. Thank you Troop 13 for donating a picnic table to Rainbow Scout Reservation made from all recycled materials. What a great Troop project! Looking for an upcoming event? Check out these opportunities. Council Award Dinner @ McWethy's Tavern, Romeoville, Feb. 1 Climb Through the Night , Bolingbook, Feb. 7-8 Disabilities Awareness , all ages, Joliet Feb 8 Scouting University , Scouting classes for adults of all experience levels, Joliet March 1 Do you have an idea for the next Rainbow Council News? Send us a message