 Cheri Blenniss Troop Guide |
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Donald (Don) Boe Troop Guide |
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 Felicia Brandt Mentor |
Felicia Felicia is currently serving as the Northeast Illinois Council's Training Chair and is a member of the Aptakisic District's training team and is both a Unit and Roundtable Commissioner. She began scouting as a Girl Scout, then in 1979, she became her son's Den Leader. She has held the usual array of positions. She has been awarded the District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver and the Lutheran Lamb. Wood Badge experiences include attending ECCS-12, serving on staff for two Regional Cub Scout Trainer's Wood Badge courses and five 21st Century Wood Badge. Outside of scouting, Felicia is a project manager and mentor/trainer for ADP's e-Self Service (telephone and web enrollment) team.
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 Stephen (Steve) Chodash Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
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Once upon a time, Steve brought his son to the local school to sign him up for Cub Scouts. Little did Steve know the adventure he as beginning when he said “Sure if you need another den leader I guess I can help.” It started small with Steve being a Den Leader for two years and then becoming the Cubmaster (while still being the Webelos Den Leader). Of course as Steve’s sons moved on to Boy Scouts the adventure continued as an Assistant Scoutmaster and of course when they asked (Steve couldn’t say no) he became the Scoutmaster. As Steve’s sons got older and he thought his service to scouts was nearing the end the District came calling and soon Steve was a Unit Commissioner and now he is serving as an Assistant District Commissioner for the Aptakisic district. Along the way, Steve ever the good Scouter took lots and lots of TRAINING. Steve took his Wood Badge course at Camp Lakota (C-20-00) under the most excellent direction of Scoutmaster Dixon Brandt (we’re talking really OLD SCHOOL). Loaded with all of this knowledge, energy and without the ability to say NO, Steve joined the Wood Badge Staff. This is his sixth year causing mischief and mayhem. Foolishly, BSA ahs recognized Steve’s sickness with recognitions including the District Award of Merit, the Scoutmaster Award of Merit, and the Scoutmaster's Key. Steve is proud of his two sons, Perry and Jacob, who have used their scout training and experiences while traveling to such places as New Zealand and Switzerland. Steve’s wife is very glad to get him out of the house. |
 William (Bill) Covington Quartermaster |
Bill This is Bill’s ninth Wood Badge staff experience. Bill’s practical Wood Badge courses were SR-416, Walking Wood Badge XVI, Philmont, and C18-09 NEIC. He is a “double” Fox. Bill is blessed to currently serve as a volunteer scouter in his 7th BSA Council, and serve on Wood Badge staff in his 3rd Council. Bill has been involved in scouting as a youth and adult for +30 years. He is currently serving as Unit Commissioner and B.S. Roundtable Staff member, North Star District. Bill has previously served scouting through the years, in a variety of capacities including Assistant Scoutmaster, various commissioner roles, Roundtable Chair, District Chairman, OA Chapter Advisor, and other district/council roles. Bill is a Vigil honor member, and holds a Ph.D. in Commissioner Science. Bill’s other recognitions include the Silver Beaver, District Award of Merit, Distinguished Commissioner, and God & Country award.
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 Christopher (Chris) Fardoux Troop Guide |
Chris Chris is a Fox and took his practical at Indian Mound Scout Reservation (C-27-05); this is his third Wood Badge staff experience. Chris sincerely loves Scouting and especially his current position as Scoutmaster for Troop 150 in Deerfield; he has been in that role since 2005. He has also been an Assistant Scoutmaster, Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, and Provisional Scoutmaster at Camp MaKaJaWan. At the 2010, National Scout Jamboree, Chris was Scoutmaster for NEIC Jamboree Troop 1006 and will be heading off to the Summit in 2013 as the Scoutmaster for Jamboree Troop 215. He first joined Scouting as a Cub with Pack 6 in Wilmette and continued on to become an Eagle Scout in 1976 with Troop 6. Chris received the Vigil Honor in 1978, served in several Lodge and Chapter positions as a youth, and was honored to be an Example in 2009. He also served on the Camp MaKaJaWan Aquatics staff and loves to be a part of “the best place in the world” whenever he can. Chris was honored with the District Award of Merit, Scoutmaster Award of Merit, and Col. Henry Crown Award. Chris loves the outdoors, camping, cycling, gardening, anything to do with aquatics, and sharing Scouting with all. Chris and Evelyn live in Highland Park and are the proud parents of two children, Emily; 25, and Ethan; 19. He has worked in public transit for 30 years and currently serves as Division Manager for Pace North Division in Waukegan.
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 Michael Fries ASM Troop Guides |
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Michael has been involved in Scouting for 23 years- most of it as a
Scout. Starting as a Cub Scout in a small town in Iowa, Michael earned
his both his Arrow of Light and Eagle Scout rank. He spent 5 summers on
Boy Scout Summer Camp staff at Camp Ingawanis near Waverly, IA. During
that time he taught outdoor skill merit badges and coordinated the
Tenderfoot to First Class Program. In 1994, he graduated from the
National Junior Leader Instructor Camp at Philmont. Michael is a past
Order of the Arrow Lodge Chief of Sac-N-Fox Lodge#108 where he was
honored with both the Vigil Honor and Founders Award. After graduating
from college with his Architecture Degree, Michael returned directly to
Scouting and currently serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 42. He is also a
member of the Council Properties Committee tasked with architecture,
engineering, and planning projects. Michael is regular instructor at
the Council's Scoutmaster Training courses and Council Training Day. In
2010, Michael led a group of Scouting volunteers to design and construct
the World's Longest Pinewood Derby Track designed certified by Guinness
World records. Michael has been honored with the National President's
Scoutmaster Award of Merit; District Award of Merit; and Council Silver
Beaver Award. |
 Charolette Haak Scribe |
Charolette This is Charolette's third staff experience. She attended Wood Badge training as part of C-22-07 and worked as staff support for C-18-09. She was on staff as a Troop Guide for C-03-10 and C7-129-11-01. Charolette has been involved with Scouting for the past 13 years. She was her Troop’s Advancement Chair for 6 years and has been a member of the Troop Committee since. She was presented with the District Award of Merit in February, 2010 and with the Silver Beaver in March of 2011. Charolette is very involved with the Order of the Arrow, also, as Advisor for Crew 3211, an OA ceremonies team and she has just accepted the position of Order of the Arrow Chapter Advisor for the Aptakisic district. Her two adult sons, Chris and Alex, are both Eagle Scouts.
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Lee Haak ASM Physical |
Lee Lee comes from a very active Scouting family. Both his sons are Eagle Scouts and all four family members hold the OA Vigil Honor. Lee has served as an ASM, SM, and even as an ASM for the 2005 Jamboree. Currently Lee is serving as a Troop Committee Member for Troop 194. Lee's Wood Badge course was C4803 and this is Lee's 6th staff experience.
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Christine (Chris) Hoeflich Scribe |
Chris Chris was a Brownie Girl Scout through Junior Girl Scouts, and was a Girl Scout leader to her
three daughters until all became Cadet Girl Scouts. She has been active in her church, volunteering on numerous
projects and teaching religious education for several years. When her son joined Boy Scouts ten years ago, she
became a committee member, volunteering as the Troop Treasurer for T188 for eight years. Her son is now an
Eagle Scout, serving on MaKaJaWan Staff. Chris has been on the District Committee for North Star for the past
5 years and currently is Activities Chair for the North Star District. She has worked on numerous Cub Scout and
Boy Scout events. Chris coordinated Webelos Woods for several years, helped with the World's Longest Pinewood
Derby Race, and is helping to establish the newest event, Miakoda.
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Jeffrey (Jeff) Hoeflich Quartermaster |
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Ian Hopkins Troop Guide |
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Thomas Johnson Scribe |
Thomas Thomas took his practical at Indian Mound Reservation (C-27-05), and this is his third Wood Badge staff experience.
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Daniel (Dan) Kublank Troop Guide |
Dan Dan is an Eagle Scout (1983), Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow (1981) and served in several Lodge and Chapter positions as a youth including Chapter Chief for the Quekolis Chapter. He currently volunteers as Cubmaster for Pack #72 in Libertyville where his 10 year old son, Noah, is a Webelos scout. Dan is a past camper and staff member of our beloved Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan and still works alongside many other volunteers with the Wilderness Engineering Society to keep the camp in shape. This is his first Wood Badge staff experience and is an Antelope from Wood Badge course C-03-10 so, "Enjoy the View". Dan has served as a Firefighter / Paramedic since 1983 and is an 18 year veteran with the Waukegan Fire Department where he currently holds the rank of Lieutenant.
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Ann Marinic Troop Guide |
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James Nardelli Quartermaster |
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 Ronald (Ron) Peterson Senior Patrol Leader |
Ron Ron began his carer in Scouting as a Cub Scout
in pack 228, it was 1958. Over the years he has served as Scoutmaster,
Explorer Post Advisor, Member of the Troop Committee, Cubmaster, and is
currently a member ot the Council Executive Committee of the Northeast
Illinois council.
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 Delvin (Rick) Ryan ASM Program |
Rick Rick completed his practical at Indian Mound Scout Reservation (C-27-05) and is a Fox. This is his second Wood Badge staff experience. He was a troop guide for C7-129-11-01. Rick started in Cub Scouting and earned Eagle rank in 1978. He has been involved as an adult since his oldest son became a Tiger in 1998, serving as Den Leader, Cubmaster, Pack and Troop committee member, and most recently as Troop committee chair. This will be his third summer as a provisional troop Scoutmaster at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan. He serves on the District Advancement Committee and has been awarded the District Award of Merit. Rick has three sons, the oldest earning his Eagle in 2009. The younger two are Life Scouts progressing towards Eagle and enjoy working at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan.
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David (Dave) Sislow Troop Guide |
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 Malvern (Chip) Smith III Course Director |
Chip Chip is currently serving as a Unit
Commissioner for the Aptakisic District. He is also a member at large of the
Council Board. He began his Scouting career in 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee
attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in 1969. He has been actively involved
with the Northeast Illinois Council since 1996 participating with his three
sons in Troop 78. During his time with Troop 78 he served on the Troop
Committee and as Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster. Chip has received
the District Award of Merit, the Scoutmaster Award of Merit, the Faithful
Servant recognition from the Members of the churches of Christ in Scouting
and received the Silver Beaver recognition in 2011. Each of Chip's sons
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