Scouting America, W. D. Boyce Council

06/05/2026

☑️Outstanding Location
☑️Dedicated Volunteers
☑️Awesome Programming
☑️Excited Families
☑️Enthusiastic Cub Scouts

= ONE EPIC SUMMER!

A huge shoutout to everyone living the mission, purpose, and values of Scouting right here in central Illinois! Thank you for everything you do for Scouting!

06/05/2026

Meet some great Scout alumni who are now in the secret service, and who serve as ambassadors for programs supporting youth safety.

06/03/2026

Scouting is growing in Central Illinois — and we’re looking for passionate, purpose-driven people to help shape the next generation of leaders.

If you want to make a real difference for youth, we’d love to connect.

We have full-time and part-time openings in development, community engagement, and program delivery. Whether you’re leading fundraising efforts, supporting volunteers, or mentoring youth, you’ll be part of a mission that truly changes lives.

👉 Check out current openings and apply: https://wdboyce.org/jobs/
Be part of something bigger. Join Scouting America.

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06/01/2026

⛳ Join us for the 2026 Peoria Golf Classic

We look forward to welcoming you on Monday, July 13 at the Country Club of Peoria for a premier day of golf supporting Scouting programs across Central Illinois.

Event sponsorship provides an opportunity to:
• Support local youth through Scouting
• Enjoy a high-quality golf experience
• Connect with community and business leaders
• Enhance your organization’s visibility

📣 Register today—link in comments.
We hope to see you on the course! 🏌️

06/01/2026

Unit Leaders: your Scouts can fund their next adventure faster than you think.

Our Council partners with Trail’s End to help Units raise the funds they need with less stress, fewer moving parts, and a system built for Scout success.

With Trail’s End, Units get:
• High-traffic Storefronts capable of $300+/hour
• Simple digital payments through the Trail’s End App
• Tools to manage sales, Scouts, and progress in one place
• Training and support throughout the sale

Scouts show up, make the ask, build confidence, and work toward their goal.

You spend less time coordinating the fundraiser and more time leading the program.

Ready to make fundraising easier this year? Log in to Trail’s End and start planning your Unit’s sale.

Learn more - https://tinyurl.com/m9ju3f26

05/30/2026

🧭✨ STEER THE FUTURE ✨🧭

Our 2027 Wood Badge staff is already charting the course for an unforgettable leadership experience! At their first planning meeting in Bloomington, this dedicated team gathered together with energy, creativity, and a shared commitment to delivering a world-class course that will inspire and equip leaders across our council.

Wood Badge is Scouting's premier adult leadership training program. Whether you're a Cub Scout leader, Scouts BSA volunteer, Venturing advisor, committee member, commissioner, or district volunteer, Wood Badge will provide practical leadership skills, lasting friendships, and a renewed vision for serving youth.

Our 2027 Wood Badge course theme, "Steer the Future," reminds us that the future of Scouting depends on leaders willing to chart the course, navigate challenges, and guide the next generation toward success.

The journey begins with you.
🧭 Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible experience. Enroll in the 2027 Wood Badge course today and discover how you can help Steer the Future!

05/30/2026

The old Youth Protection Training will expire for EVERYONE on May 31. All registered leaders are required to complete the NEW 90 minute Safeguarding Youth training.

If you previously completed the Safeguarding Youth training (after May 16, 2025), there is a 20 minute refresher course available. But only if you’ve previously taken the new Safeguarding Youth training. Check your status at my.scouting.org.

05/29/2026

Fund your Scouts’ adventures in one weekend.

Our Council partners with Trail’s End to help Units raise the funds they need for Scouting without making fundraising harder than it needs to be.

With Trail’s End, Units get:
• High-traffic Storefronts capable of $300+/hour
• Technology to manage the sale in one place
• Fast, simple digital payments
• Training and support throughout the sale

That means Scouts can focus on what matters: showing up, making the ask, reaching their goal, and building confidence along the way.

Unit Leaders spend less time coordinating the fundraiser and more time leading the program.

Log in to Trail’s End and start planning your Unit’s sale today.

Learn more - https://tinyurl.com/m9ju3f26

05/27/2026

Check out the latest edition of The Lamplighter.

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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Their courage, loyalty, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

To the fallen—and to the families who carry their memory every day—thank you.

As Scouts across the country serve their communities, we carry forward these same values of duty, bravery, and service.

Take a moment today to reflect on a hero and how you can live out their legacy. Thank you to Troop 28 for honoring our fallen with the presentation of the flags at the Memorial Day Salute at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.