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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>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>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>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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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Scouting America Wants Your Feedback</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Voice of the Scout, Scouting America's feedback program, isn’t merely a survey designed to collect data. It’s a way to amplify the voices of Scouts, parents and unit volunteers who might otherwise remain unheard.

The survey is designed to provide... <a href='https://www.neic.org/scouting-america-wants-your-feedback'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cub Scout Program Changes: What You Need to Know for June 1</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Cub Scout program is undergoing significant changes that take effect June 1. The Northeast Illinois Council hosted a town hall recently, where a BSA representative previewed the changes and answered questions. Here are some of the... <a href='https://www.neic.org/cub-scout-program-changes-what-you-need-to-know-for-june-1'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Outdoor Committee Needs Volunteers to Maintain a Successful Program</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Northeast Illinois Council thrives with more than 15 dynamic committees to deliver a standout Scouting program for youths in our communities. From Local Adventure Days to fishing, nature trails, and archery and rifle programs, NEIC’s Outdoor... <a href='https://www.neic.org/outdoor-committee-needs-volunteers-to-maintain-a-successful-program'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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