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      <title>Joseph Earns Eagle Scout Rank and Continues a Tradition of Leadership and Service</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a milestone achieved by only a small percentage of Scouts. For Joseph of Troop 92 in Antioch, Illinois, it represents years of dedication, leadership, and service to others. Joseph earned Scouting's highest rank on ... <a href='https://www.neic.org/joseph-earns-eagle-scout-rank-and-continues-a-tradition-of-leadership-and-service'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Eagle Scout Project Workbook Updated</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook that is used by Eagle Scout candidates to document their project has been updated for 2026.&nbsp; It improves many of the fillable and interactive features from the 2023 version. The new workbook is shorter... <a href='https://www.neic.org/eagle-scout-project-workbook-updated'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scouting - A Lifelong Experience that has shaped generations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For Kevin&nbsp;and Cete&nbsp;Rupprecht, Scouting has never been simply an activity — it has been a lifelong source of leadership, service, friendship, and family connection that has shaped generations.

“We both came from a Scouting families,” Kevin ... <a href='https://www.neic.org/scouting-a-lifelong-experience-that-has-shaped-generations'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pinewood Derby: Reserve Your Unit’s Race Time at the Council</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Pinewood Derby is a highlight of Cub Scouting, and the Northeast Illinois Council offers multiple ways to help your pack host a fun and successful race.

&nbsp;

Build-a-Car Workshop on Jan. 23, 2027

At our Build-a-Car Workshop, experienced... <a href='https://www.neic.org/-pinewood-derby-reserve-your-unit’s-race-time-at-the-council'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Halloween Recruiting Ideas</title>
      <description><![CDATA[– Halloween Recruiting Ideas –

With Halloween around the corner, here are some great recruiting ideas for your Cub Scout Pack to use to recruit new Cub Scouts and families to join the Scouting program.

These can be great ways to reach those... <a href='https://www.neic.org/halloween-recruiting-ideas'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>You Never Know What Will Happen When You Ask</title>
      <description><![CDATA[It was a rainy day at Jewel in Deerfield, and Ewan and his mom were about 30 minutes from finishing their popcorn fundraiser shift.

They had debated packing up early, but decided to stick it out.

Good thing they did.

Ewan had been having fun with ... <a href='https://www.neic.org/you-never-know-what-will-happen-when-you-ask'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>NEIC Scouts Elevate Their Scouting Experience at the 2026 National Jamboree</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Local Scouts and Scouters experienced Scouting at its biggest and most adventurous at the 2026 National Jamboree. The Jamboree is a national event held once every three to four years.

Northeast Illinois Council’s contingent brought together 62... <a href='https://www.neic.org/neic-scouts-elevate-their-scouting-experience-at-the-2026-national-jamboree'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.neic.org/neic-scouts-elevate-their-scouting-experience-at-the-2026-national-jamboree</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Military Family Fee Waiver Now Available for Scouting America Families</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Military Family Fee Waiver Now Available for Scouting America Families

&nbsp;



Scouting America is proud to announce a new Military Family Fee Waiver program designed to make Scouting more accessible for military-connected youth. Beginning June... <a href='https://www.neic.org/military-family-fee-waiver-now-available-for-scouting-america-families'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BeAScout PIN Updates</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Starting July 9, unit leaders can update these new fields in their Unit Pin within Organization Manager:


	Fundraising Helps Cover Costs
	Let families know if fundraising opportunities help offset the cost of participating.
	Trial Visit... <a href='https://www.neic.org/beascout-pin-updates'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>From Scout to Cubmaster: Why I Still Believe</title>
      <description><![CDATA[I’ve been involved in Scouting for most of my life. As a youth, I participated in both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Life Scout before stepping away during my freshman year of high school because of competing priorities. Looking... <a href='https://www.neic.org/from-scout-to-cubmaster-why-i-still-believe'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scouting University - Sign up today!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ready to Grow Your Scouting Skills?

			Register for the 2026 Scouting University!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

			Saturday, November 7

			Wildwood Presbyterian Church

			18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake, IL

			8 am to 4 pm

			$20 per person... <a href='https://www.neic.org/scouting-university-sign-up-today'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Transformational Experience at Sea Base</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ship 129 Returns from a Transformational Florida Sea Base Adventure

In late May, a crew of 8 from Ship 129 embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Florida Sea Base in Islamorada, Florida, beginning with an overnight at Camp Jackson Sawyer on... <a href='https://www.neic.org/transformational-experience-at-sea-base'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Social Media Tips and Tricks</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Grow your unit's social media presence today.



In this digital age a good pack, troop, or crew social media presence is something you should have in your unit’s playbook. A unit social media page has several uses. From sharing important meeting... <a href='https://www.neic.org/social-media-tips-tricks'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.neic.org/social-media-tips-tricks</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tiger Family Training Experience</title>
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Starting Scouting with your Tiger can feel exciting—and maybe a little overwhelming. This special Tiger Family Training Experience is designed to show new families just how fun, simple, and rewarding Cub Scouting can be.

Parents and Tigers... <a href='https://www.neic.org/tiger-family-training-experience'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.neic.org/tiger-family-training-experience</link>
      <author>allisonwaggoner@aol.com (AllisonWaggoner)</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Jewish Jambo: Celebrate 100 years of Jewish Scouting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Scouting at B’Yachad – The Great Jewish Camporee

Northeast Illinois Council is proud to support and celebrate the many faith traditions represented throughout Scouting. In 2026, Jewish Scouting marks an incredible... <a href='https://www.neic.org/jewish-jambo-celebrate-100-years-of-jewish-scouting'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.neic.org/jewish-jambo-celebrate-100-years-of-jewish-scouting</link>
      <author>allisonwaggoner@aol.com (AllisonWaggoner)</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Discover Scouts: Where Every Child has a Place</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What is the Discover Scouts Program?

Discover Scouts is the dedicated outreach initiative of the Northeast Illinois Council, committed to uplifting underserved communities through Scouting. Our innovative approach involves:


	Strategic... <a href='https://www.neic.org/discover-scouts-where-every-child-has-a-place-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.neic.org/discover-scouts-where-every-child-has-a-place-1</link>
      <author>allisonwaggoner@aol.com (AllisonWaggoner)</author>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Featured Scout: Sanjana Purayil</title>
      <description><![CDATA[When Sanjana “Sanju” Purayil looks back on her Scouting journey, she doesn’t just see merit badges and campouts—she sees a series of firsts that helped shape who she is today.

Sanju’s introduction to Scouting started on the sidelines. As a child,... <a href='https://www.neic.org/featured-scout-sanjana-purayil'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.neic.org/featured-scout-sanjana-purayil</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More than a Program... Dave and Katherine McCall share a lifetime of Scouting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For Dave McCall, Scouting has never been just a chapter of life—it’s been a constant thread.

He began as a Bear in Cub Scouts with Pack 53 in New Jersey and continued his journey through troops in New Jersey, Illinois, and Texas, ultimately earning ... <a href='https://www.neic.org/more-than-a-program-dave-and-katherine-mccall-share-a-lifetime-of-scouting'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
      <link>https://www.neic.org/more-than-a-program-dave-and-katherine-mccall-share-a-lifetime-of-scouting</link>
      <author>allisonwaggoner@aol.com (AllisonWaggoner)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Investing in Stronger Leaders for Stronger Units</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As you spend time in Scouting, you come to understand something simple but important: The experience a young person has in this program is shaped, in large part, by the volunteer adult leaders who guide it.

I can never give enough thanks to the... <a href='https://www.neic.org/investing-in-stronger-leaders-for-stronger-units'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <author>allisonwaggoner@aol.com (AllisonWaggoner)</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Is Your Safeguarding Youth Training Current?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Scouting America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. One aspect is having our leaders trained in safeguarding youth.&nbsp;Safeguarding Youth Training is required once a year and... <a href='https://www.neic.org/is-your-safeguarding-youth-training-current'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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