"BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: a centennial history"
DK Publishing, 288 pages
November 2009 - ISBN: 0756656346
This book features the 100 year history of the BSA with over 1,000 images and text. Boy Scout Troop 33 of DeKalb, Illinois is featured in photos on Pages 257 and 259, with a paragraph explaining our efforts in Troop 33's Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
"To Help Other People: A good turn for Katrina victims"
SCOUTING MAGAZINE
November-December 2006
This article featured different troops around the nation helping others and included a half page about Troop 33's Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
"Awards from the ALA Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund"
AMERICAN LIBRARIES,
August 2006
Troop 33 was featured in American Libraries for their donation of $3,000 to the American Library Association Katrina Relief Fund. Troop 33 Scouts biked 500 miles from Memphis, TN to New Orleans, LA to raise the money.
"Katrina Check Presentation to ALA"
ALA COGNOTES,
June 25, 2006
A photo depicting Troop 33 Scouts presenting a $3,000 check to the American Library Association was included in on the front page of the ALA Cognotes during their national convention in New Orleans.
"Troop 33's Response to Katrina"
AMERICAN SCOUTING DIGEST (no link)
Mar/Apr 2006
This article featured Troop 33's efforts during our Hurricane Katrina Christmas mission trip in December 2005 where we worked in Pass Christian and Biloxi, MS and New Orleans, LA.
"Troop 33 Relief Efforts"
GOOD TURN FOR AMERICA (website)
Dec 2005
This website features troops doing a good turn for America. The page highlights our efforts in providing assistance after Hurricane Katrina.
"Sailing on Slivers of Steel"
SCOUTING MAGAZINE
Jan/Feb 2004
This describes an ice boating trip that Troop 33 participated in at Wisconsin's Lake Geneva in March 2003.
"Southwest Adventure"
AMERICAN SCOUTING DIGEST
Summer 2004 Issue
This describes a high adventure tour Troop 33 did of Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, which also included kayaking on the Sea of Cortez in Mexico.
"The Scout World"
BOYS LIFE MAGAZINE
June 1940 Issue (no link-see below)
This monthly feature included photos and captions from around the nation edited by James E. West. One photo depicts Troop 33 Eagle Scout David Romeis of DeKalb, Illinois being presented the Hornaday Award for distinguished service to wildlife by Scout Executive E.F. Schmidt. David helped secure a 3300 acre bird and wildlife preserve. To promote the sanctuary he gave addresses and wrote articles on conservation.
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2010
"Local Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years of service"
Northern Star - January 14, 2010
2009
"33 Years with Troop 33 - Scoutmaster to be honored"
Daily Chronicle - November 7, 2009
"Feasting at the fest: Mystery Diner samples local eats at DeKalb’s Corn Fest"
Daily Chronicle - August 22, 2009
"Boy Scouts enjoy nature on canoe trip"
Daily Chronicle - August 3, 2009
"Boy Scout Troop 33 honors Eagle Scout"
Daily Chronicle - June 2, 2009
"Scouts head south to help"
Elgin Courier - April 24, 2009
"Scouts make a difference over their spring break"
Triblocal (Chicago Tribune online) - April 09, 2009
"Scouts do hurricane relief work over spring break"
Daily Chronicle - April 07, 2009
"Two DeKalb Boy Scouts receive rank of Eagle"
Daily Chronicle - March 17, 2009
"Troop 33 Scouts fill winter with adventure"
Daily Chronicle - February 25, 2009
"DeKalb Boy Scouts do hurricane relief work in Texas"
Daily Chronicle - January 14, 2009
2008
"A Central American Adventure"
MidWeek - August 27, 2008 (no link)
"10 DeKalb Boy Scouts Tour Central America"
Daily Chronicle - July 30, 2008
"DeKalb Boy Scout Becomes an Eagle"
Daily Chronicle - July 30, 2008
"Troop 33 has two new Eagle Scouts"
Daily Chronicle - April 30, 2008
"Troop 33 Scouts chill out on adventures"
Daily Chronicle - April 2, 2008
"First Lutheran honors Boy Scouts"
Daily Chronicle - February 16, 2008
"DeKalb teen in Troop 33 earns rank of Eagle Scout"
Daily Chronicle - January 9, 2008
2007
"Adventures in cycling:
Scouts enjoy trip to Outer Banks and Washington D.C."
Daily Chronicle - July 22, 2007
"Journey leads three to Eagle honor"
Midweek - July 11, 2007
"Eagles soar:
Three DeKalb teens journey to Scouting's top rank"
Daily Chronicle - June 27, 2007
"Superior Experience:
Scouts enjoy north woods snow adventures"
Daily Chronicle - February 28, 2007
2006
"Seven Area Groups Receive $25,000 in Corn Fest Proceeds"
Daily Chronicle - November 2, 2006
"Heroes Event Pays Tribute to Giving Back"
MidWeek - October 18, 2006
"Five Honored at 2006 Tribute to Heroes"
Daily Chronicle - October 06, 2006
"Tribute to Heroes: Annual Event Set for Thursday:
Let's look at the honorees"
Daily Chronicle - October 01, 2006
"Boy Scouts of America to Sponsor Annual Tribute to Heroes"
Midweek - September 20, 2006
"Scouting Around New England"
Daily Chronicle - August 23, 2006
"Pedaling for Pages:
Troop 33 bikes 500 miles for hurricane relief"
Daily Chronicle - July 16, 2006
"Ride of Their Lives:
Boy Scouts bike 500 miles for Katrina victims"
Daily Chronicle - June 11, 2006
"On a Mission:
Scouts spend spring break helping others"
Daily Chronicle - April 30, 2006
"Barbs and Bouquets"
Daily Chronicle - January 19, 2006
"On Their Honor:
Troop 33 helps in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts"
Daily Chronicle - January 11, 2006
2005
"Merry Christmassissippi:
Local Scouts help Katrina victims in Mississippi"
Daily Chroncle - November 30, 2005
"Flying High:
Troop 33 visits 2005 AirVenture"
Daily Chroncle - August 21, 2005
"Biking It:
Scouts discovering America one mile at a time"
Daily Chronicle - July 10, 2005
"Winter Wonderland:
DeKalb's Troop 33 wraps up season of adventure"
Daily Chronicle - March 28, 2005
2004
"Going the Distance:
Newest Eagle Scout's journey full of challenges"
Daily Chronicle - December 26, 2004
"Paddling in the Shadow of History"
DeKalb Chroncile - October 4, 2004
"Go West:
Boy Scouts hit the trail on hiking adventure"
Daily Chronicle - August 11, 2004
"Hawaiian Odyssey:
Scouts travel to the Aloha State for the adventure of a lifetime"
Daily Chronicle - June 27, 2004
"Cold comforts draw to a close"
Daily Chronicle March 31, 2004
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