The party will be held Saturday, January 11 in the Camp Robert Drake Training Center

From 2 to 4 pm     Bring a white elephant gift for the festivities

Snacks and drinks will be provided

Any youth age 14+ by June 1, 2025 that is interested in camp staff is invited

IN ADDITION:    Scouts and Venturers age 14+ can schedule an interview time for a summer camp staff position on Sat. Jan 11

https://www.campdrake.com/staff

Interested youth can set an interview time in the camp office from 10 am until two pm with staff management team.  To reserve a 15-minute interview time slot, contact Susan at 217 531-0219

Scout Night with the Bisons

Saturday, January 18, 2025

7:00 PM, Bison vs. Grizzlies at Grossinger Motors Arena

All Scouts and Leaders in attendance will receive a Bison Scout Night patch and it will also be our inaugural Wizard Night!

Tickets in our Gold and Attack Zone sections are reduced to a specialrate of $20, which includes a $5 donation to the Prairielands Council

Scout Night Sleepover:

• Camp on the concourse

• Movie on the videoboard

• Popcorn, drinks, and late-night pizzas

• $5 per person

See the flyer here to purchase tickets: Prairielands Scout Night at the Bison

The 2025 Illini Lodge Winter Banquet will be held Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at the Beef House in Covington, IN. This celebration of the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service will provide fun fellowship for all lodge members and their guests. Recognition of exceptional efforts in leadership will be the focal point for the day. The cost for the event will be $33.00 for the 1st person. A $5.00 discount is available for every person registered after the 1st person making it a $28.00 per person fee.

Please pay attention to the dates for registration for the 2025 Winter Banquet. Remember that all reservations must be accompanied by payment and there will be no walk-ins accepted at the door. The final day to pay in person at the regular fee is Friday, December 27. Any fees paid after December 27 will be charged a $5.00 late fee for a cost of $38.00 per person. Everyone regardless of Illini Lodge Speedpass needs to register online for the event!

Register at https://prairielands.tentaroo.com/beef