Heartland District, W. D. Boyce Council

10/17/2026

You give your best to others every day. Now it’s time to invest in yourself.

Your future is calling. Will you answer?

🧭 YOUR COMPASS IS CALLING!

Every leader has a direction, but sometimes the greatest growth comes from taking a new path.

New friendships. Fresh perspectives. Stronger leadership. An experience that stays with you long after the journey ends.

Time to check your compass, it’s pointing you toward Wood Badge 2027.

Your next leadership adventure is waiting, but registration is filling up fast.

🧭 Wood Badge CST6-138-27
Steer the Future.

https://scoutingevent.com/138-2027WoodBadge

10/15/2026

🚀 Ready for Cub Scout Launch?

Cub Scout Launch is the first big Cub Scout event of the fall and the perfect opportunity for families to experience the excitement of Scouting!

Join Cub Scouts from across the Heartland District for a day of adventure featuring:

🏹 Archery
🚀 Build & Launch Rockets
🎯 BB Guns
⭐ And More!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Sommer Farm, 6329 Koerner Rd, Edwards, IL

New Scouts: FREE
Returning Scouts: $20 ($15 if registered by October 19)

Come for an hour or stay all day. Bring a friend and help us kick off an exciting new year of Cub Scouting!

Register today:
https://scoutingevent.com/138-2026HTCubLaunch

10/12/2026

🍂 Fall adventures are just getting started!

Experience the excitement of Cub Scout Launch, explore new opportunities at ISU Merit Badge University, enjoy Scout Nights with local sports teams, and discover even more ways to make this Scouting season unforgettable.

See what's coming up and find your next adventure:

👉 https://conta.cc/4dzxlNW

Email from Scouting America - W. D. Boyce Council Ready for Action? Dive into Upcoming Scout Activities and Register!   Adventure is calling! Whether you’re looking for skill-building activities or fa

08/12/2026

📢 Unit Leaders: Please take a few minutes to review and update your BeAScout Unit Pin information.

BeAScout recently launched an updated experience for prospective families, including new details such as meeting schedules, unit fees, fundraising information, and more. Keeping your Unit Pin up to date helps families find accurate information and connect with your unit.

✅ Log in to Organization Manager and review your Unit Pin settings today!

Remind Unit Leaders To Update BeAScout

On August 3, BeAScout introduced an updated look and feel designed to better support prospective families. The enhanced experience provides answers to common questions before families contact a unit, including estimated cost to join, unit meeting days and times, and whether the unit charges additional dues.

To support these improvements, several new fields have been added to the Unit Pin page in Organization Manager: Fundraising Helps Cover Costs, Trial Visit Encouraged, and Unit Fee. Meeting Schedule, Meeting Frequency, Meeting Day, Start Time, End Time.

Unit leaders can update these fields within their Unit Pin settings.

Please share this information with your unit leaders and encourage them to complete these updates to ensure their unit details are accurate and fully displayed in the updated BeAScout experience.

07/21/2026

Check out the latest edition of The Lamplighter.

Email from Scouting America - W. D. Boyce Council The latest news from the W. D. Boyce Council   Give • Calendar • Camping • Resources • New Parents • Training • About Welcome to The Lamplighter, the

07/10/2026

Would your Scouts like to do a Good Turn and help with the event welcome for the Scouting America, W. D. Boyce Council Peoria Golf Classic on Monday, July 13 at the Country Club of Peoria? Scouts will lead the Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath, and Scout Law.

If so, please join us by 10:45 AM at the golf course in your Class A uniform to help kick-off the welcome for this fundraising event!

07/09/2026

Cub Scout leaders—mark your calendars! 📅 The 2026 National Fall Membership Recruitment Kick-Off will provide valuable insights and best practices to help make this your pack's strongest recruiting season yet. We hope you'll join us!

🐾 Calling All Cub Scout Leaders!

🚀 Get ready to launch your pack's most successful recruitment season yet at the 2026 National Fall Cub Scout Membership Recruitment Kick-Off!

📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT

This exciting national webinar will bring together Cub Scout leaders, volunteers, and council staff from across the country to share ideas, inspiration, and proven strategies for growing Cub Scouting in your community.

💡 Learn effective recruitment techniques
🎯 Discover successful local and national best practices
🤝 Connect with fellow Cub Scout leaders
📈 Build momentum for your fall membership campaign
🌟 Leave energized and ready to welcome more families into Scouting

Whether you're an experienced Cubmaster or a new pack leader, this webinar will provide valuable tools and resources to help your pack thrive this fall.

🔗 Register here: https://scouting-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-M2HW0QjS0milKNMwZuK-A #/registration

Together, we can bring the adventure, fun, and values of Cub Scouting to even more youth and families this year! 🏕️🔥

07/07/2026

Heartland District was proud to celebrate America's 250th at Scout Night with the Peoria Municipal Band

Six Heartland units were represented by 16 Scouts who proudly presented the colors to open the evening, demonstrating the patriotism and leadership that Scouting is all about.

We were also proud to have one of our own Eagle Scouts serving as the evening's emcee.

Thank you to everyone who represented Scouting so well. What a great night for our community!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July!

Heartland District was proud to celebrate America's 250th birthday at the annual West Peoria 4th of July Parade.

A special thank you to Troops 18 and 225 for representing Scouting with pride!

Scouting America
Scouting America, W. D. Boyce Council

06/24/2026

At 12,441 feet, the air is thin but the bragging rights are thick.

Peoria's Troop 155 from Concordia Peoria successfully summited Baldy Mountain at Philmont Scout Ranch this morning. The crew reached the top and earned views that made every step worth it. Memories were made, legs were challenged, and bragging rights were secured.

Not a bad way to spend a morning in New Mexico.