February 9, 2012 Newsletter

Announcements: (notes courteous of the unconventional and unorthodox Paul Conforti)

Barb Lintner: Read Across America, Saturday March 3 @ Lincoln Square

Paul Conforti: Bowl For Kids Sake, Friday March 2, 7-9pm Western Bowl, Champaign

Our speaker was Michael Hirschi (Champaign West), a Professor and Assistant Dean at the University of Illinois College of Engineering. However, Mike was here to talk about Boy Scouts of America (BSA), scouting in general, and the Prairielands Council in particular.

Mike is the father of 2 Eagle Scouts and participates in the operation of the Prairielands Council in a number of ways over the years,

• 1 in 4 US boys are Boy Scouts

• 4 in100 scouts will make Eagle designation

• 75% of leaders in US society have Scouting in their past

• 21 of the 24 men who have walked on the moon were Boy Scouts

Mike asked us to encourage our children or granchildren to consider Scouting. He also asked that those interested contact the Prairielands council to volunteer in a number of ways, both men and women. Businesses and service organizations can also consider sponsoring a Boy Scout troop.

Support can also be made by attending the Mountain Film Festival, March 6th at Parkland College (more info at the link below).

Look for Boy Scouts selling popcorn and batteries and support them by purchasing one of the other or both.

Mike distributed a brochure about the Prairielands Council and ways in which those interested can provide both financial or volunteer support.

For additional information please visit www.prairielandsbsa.org