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NOR’EASTERTHE
APRIL-MAY
2014Boy Scouts of America
Vol. 12Issue 2
NortheastIowa
Council
The Official Newsletter of the Northeast Iowa Council
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2013 Silver Beaver
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Welcome
Announcements
Calendar Alerts
In the Spotlight
Council News
Dubuque District Update
Dellaykee District Update
Learning for Life
Trading Post
In Gratitude
WELCOME from your Scout Executive
Dear Scouters,
This is one of my favorite times of the year, as soon we will be smelling the smoke of our summertime campfires. That’s right, the camping season is soon to be among us, and I could not be more ready to open Camp C.S. Klaus for yet another summer camp season.
Nick Wood, our Camp Director, and Marty Wessels, our Program Director have been working hard in the off season preparing an unparalleled program for our Scouts and Scouters to attend this summer. We will be adding a 9-hole frisbee golf course, paddle boards, and a new gaga pit as well as the traditional merit badge offerings and activities. Last but certainly not least, Lake John Deere will be bigger, deeper, and colder than ever. We will have a special Family Night during the first week of camp to celebrate our lake being back! Plan to join us on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at 4:30 PM at Camp C.S. Klaus for our Lake Rededication Ceremony. Plan to stay afterwards for a special barbeque to celebrate and thank all those involved.
I also want to congratulate our newest class of Silver Beavers that wererecognized at our Annual Scouter Appreciation Dinner on March 8, 2014, at Thunder Hills Country Club. My hats off to the leadership of Kevin Eipperle, Walter Moellering, and Jeff Zasada. I could not be more proud of all our Scouters that we recognized at this year’s award reception.
Finally, I want to recognize all of our staff and volunteers that had a role in our Scouting for Food Campaign that was held on March 22, 2014. This is a 24 year tradition for our Council, and it takes a large amount of coordination behind the scenes! Our Scouts and Scouters did a tremendous job with this year’s campaign, and I know that the communities we serve are in better shape because of your valiant efforts with this project.
Sincerely,
Scott SeibertScout Executive/CEO
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Scouting for Food Beats 2014 Goal!Scouting for Food was a big success this year!Believe it or not, we are still receiving food donations and tallying totals down at the Dubuque Food Pantry! As of right now, our tally at the Dubuque Food Pantry stands at 3000 lbs more than last year! Scouts delivered four truck loads, and a partial fifth truck, down to the Food Pantry this year. (A whole truck load more than last year!)
Here are some totals from our other collection sites: -Dyersville Food Pantry collected 3200 lbs. -E. Dubuque Food Pantry collected 910 lbs. -Cascade collected 900 lbs. -Bellevue Breadbasket collected 2300 lbs.
We would like to thank our sponsors for 2014 Scouting for Food! The NEIC had wonderful support from many area businesses that allowed us to increase our advertising for this event and extend the call for action to more community members. Thank you to Tri-State Vein Center, Dubuque Bank & Trust, TH Media, Hy-Vee, Union Hoermann Press, Miller Electric Supply, and Radio Dubuque! And finally, thanks to all the committee members who set up all the behind-the-scenes logistics for this event!
NEW EAGLE SCOUTS
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OA Hosting Annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, May 11th, 2014 8 a.m. - 1p.m. Eagle Point Park - All you can eat!
Youth (Ages 5-12) Seniors (63 & up) = $5 Adults = $8
Tickets available at all Dubuque Dupaco locations or available for purchase at the breakfast.
Parvuli Dei Award WinnersKyle Prier, 50
Alex Marquez, 50Matthew McCarraher, 60
Isaac Schlarmann, 60Ryan Schlarmann, 60
Kody Arthofer, 91Logan Frommelt, 91Jackson Haugen, 91
Ryan Hearn, 91Tyler Jaeger, 91
Will Kamentz, 91Alex Link, 91
Spencer Palm, 91Joshua Riesberg, 91
Caleb Spires, 91Keegan Spahn, 100
Jacob Westermeyer, 100Jacob Blanchard, 100Samuel Erickson, 100Marcus Leitzen, 100
Sam Riffel, 100Dave Weis III, 100
Pope Paul VI Quality UnitsPack 91
Troop 91
Ad Altare Dei Award WinnersCameron Haugen, 91Daniel Ostrander, 91
Light of Christ Award WinnersAaron Kluesner, 7Jackson Weber, 7
John Paul Weber, 7Samuel Durkin, 60Hunter Fosdal, 60
Padraig Gallagher, 60Logan Salow, 60
Caiden Frommelt, 91Keegan Spahn, 100Jon Erickson, 100
Owen Leitzen, 100
Duty to GodFr. Thomas McAndrew
Fr. James ChappellRick Leute
Dave LangolisCurtis DeWulf, 91
Stephen DeWulf. 91Jeremy Schmidt, 91Andrew Draus, 91
St. George Award WinnersKathy Decker, 88
Dagmar Merfeld, 19
Catholic Committee of Scouting Announces Awards for 2013
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Dubuque District Roundtable
Council Spring Camporall (Fri-Sun)
Scout Scholarship Steak Supper
Dellaykee District Roundtableand District Committee Meeting
OA Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Council Executive Board Meeting
Outdoor Leader Training (Sat & Sun)
Scoutreach Day Camp
Dubuque District Eagle Board of Review
Council Service Center Closed(Memorial Day)
Dubuque District Committee Mtg.
Camp Card Money due to Office
OA Spring Fellowship (Fri-Sun)
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Dellaykee District Roundtableand District Committee Meeting
Dubuque District Roundtable
NYLT 2nd Weekend (Fri-Sun)
Rifle Instructor TrainingDub. District University of Training
Money Smart Week
Dubuque District Eagle Board of Review
Rifle Instructor TrainingDubuque District Pinewood DerbyDellaykee District Pinewood Derby
Council Executive Committee Mtg.
Council Service Center Closed(Good Friday)
Webelos Overnight at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium“Trail Blitz” Work Day at Camp Klaus
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Jeff ZasadaJeff Zasada began his work with Scouting 2001 as the quartermaster for his troop. He held this position for seven years. He has served as Scoutmaster since 2009. In this role, youth and adult members have come to appreciate his meaningful Scoutmaster minutes. He takes the job of counseling Scouts on their Eagle Scout projects seriously, and monthly camp outs for his troop are a given. Jeff is Woodbadge trained, and can also be found assisting the Order of the Arrow. He is the safety advisor for Timmeu Lodge and a big helper with the Annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast.
Jeff is also very involved with his church. He has been an active member for over 25 years, and currently serves as the board director that oversees church maintenance. The Executive Director of his church says “Jeff ’s character is one that every Scout would want to emulate.” Jeff has received the Finley Hospital Caring Hearts Award. He serves as a mentor to youth at the Multi-Cultural Family Center. He has also served as an assistant coach for both girls softball and boys baseball.
Kevin EipperleKevin Eipperle began his Scouting career in 1969 as a Cub Scout. As a youth he earned the Eagle Scout rank & the Vigil Honor recognition from the OA. As an adult, Kevin has served Pack 50 for over ten years. He served ten years as Den Leader, eight years as the Pack Committee Chair, and ten years as the Assistant Scoutmaster for the troop. He has served as an Exploring Post Advisor for five years, and serves as a merit badge counselor. Kevin also recently served as the 2013 National Jamboree Venture Crew Leader for the NEIC. Kevin hasserved on the NEIC Executive Board since the 1990s and was selected the Council President for 2014.
Kevin’s community involvement outside of Scouting includes:- Dubuque Lutheran School board member, 10 years- Foundation for Dubuque's Public Schools board member, 7 years- City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission, 7 years- University of Dubuque for Kids summer program, 3 years- St. Paul's Lutheran Church Group leader, 6 years- Table Mound School Business Partner, 11 years- And finally, several years as an assistant coach for youth soccer.
Arthur Walter MoelleringArthur Walter Moellering has been a volunteer with the NEIC for over three decades! Walter is a dedicated Scouter who is Woodbadge trained and has served as an Assistant Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster, and Cubmaster. He has also served on the Camp Klaus summer camp staff. Walter loves camping and the outdoors! He made the trip to the 1997 National Jamboree, plus 12 other treks to either Philmont or Boundary Waters. He is a past Dellaykee District Award of Merit recipient, and also holds the Vigil Honor distinction from Timmeu Lodge.
Walter has also been very involved in his church and community. He currently serves on the church council of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He has served as a high school youth advisor, teaches adult Bible class on Sundays, and has supervised three weekday Bible studies for the past seven years. He aided in a youth project to complete a 2-year curbside recycling program for his community. He assisted with a week-long Jimmy Carter Habitat for Humanity project in Winnipeg, Canada. Finally, Walter has served six years on his local preschool board, including three years as president.
For this month’s Volunteer Spotlight, there was no question of who’s service to recognize. At the Council Recognition Dinner on March 8th, three new Silver Beaver Awards were awarded. This is the highest honor a Council can bestow upon a volunteer in the BSA. The honor can only be awarded to volunteers that give service far above the normal expectations. Please help us to highlighting their service & achievements by congratulating our newest Silver Beaver Award recipients: Kevin Eipperle, Arthur Walter Moellering, and Jeff Zasada!
THANK YOU!
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COUNCIL NEWS
Are you ready to
join the force?
Cub Scout Day CampDubuque (Union Park/YMCA Camp): June 11
Manchester (Delaware Cty. Fair Grounds): June 14Dubuque (Albrecht Acres): June 21
McGregor (Bloody Run County Park): July 12
Camp C. S. Klaus DatesCub Scout Overnight 1: June 21-22Cub Scout Overnight 2: July 12-13
Cub Resident Camp: July 19-21Webelos Camp: June 28-30
Registration deadline is April 17th. For more info, call (563) 556-4343
COUNCIL NEWS
Boy Scout CampWeek 1: June 15-21 Week 2: June 22-28Week 3: July 6-12 Week 4: July 13-19
In Council Summer Camp Fees: Scout: $205, or $225 after April 30, 2014
Adult Fee: $90 per adult
Out of Council Summer Camp Fees:Scout: $220, or $240 after April 30, 2014
Adult Fee: $90 per adult leader
Campsite Reservation: $180 will hold your 2014 Campsite. This pays for your first two adult leaders and is non-refundable.
Also, New Leader Incentive for 2014!For every 10 Scouts registered with a unit,
that unit will get to invite one leader to camp for free!!For example: 20 registered Scouts=2 free leaders
A $180.00 savings for leaders!
New for 2014...14 Acres of Water!Lake John Deere is back, and better than ever!It is now larger than 45 Olympic sized pools!
Larger swim area - A bigger beachNew docks - Improved fishing access
There are also new Stand-up Paddleboards!
We have a new Camp Director!Nick Wood is a NEIC Eagle Scout, and Camp Klaus camp staff alum.
More Highlights: More mountain bike trails with new obstacles
A Nine Hole Frisbee Golf CourseUpdates to Scoutcraft & Climbing program area
A Gaga PitBASE Camp Program:
a special improved program for first year Scouts.The PE@K Program:
an awesome program for older Scouts who seek more adventure & challenges in their activities.
New Merit BadgesWelding
Bird StudyInsect StudyHome Repair
Theater
OtherReminders:
Boy Scout Troops! If you have not arranged a
Friends of Scouting Speaker at your next
Court of Honor, Please contact your
District Executive ASAP! Thank you.
And don’t forget to sell Camp Cards!
DUBUQUE DISTRICT UPDATE
District ExecutivePeter Supple
563.556.4343563.590.0103 (cell)
[email protected] District Chairman
Rob Reinert(563) 543-0006
[email protected] Commissioner
Kurt Lange(815) 990-6071
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Dubuque District Pinewood Derby Please join us for the Annual Pinewood Derby at the Farley Speedway in the Palace Ballroom on Saturday, April 12th. ALL CUB SCOUTS are invited to attend. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Scouts must arrive by 12 p.m. so all the cars can be weighed and classified. Cost is $10 per Scout.
An Open Division Race will follow our Cub Scout Race for any interested siblings or parents. The same rules and regulations apply to the Open Division.
Concessions will also be available for purchase. The first 20 Cub Scouts to register will receive a participants trophy. So sign up now for this fun family event! Open Divi-sion registrations will be taken at the door. Cub Scouts must call the Council Service Center to register. The form can also be found on our website. Please thank Pack 19 for utilization of their race track.
Money Smart WeekCalling all Boy Scouts! Money Smart Week Scout Night is Tuesday, April 8th, 2014!
The Personal Finance Badge is a quite time-consuming badge to earn. This event has activities that will help Scouts complete some of those requirements. The Dubuque Money Smart Week Group has been working with the Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts badge requirements to provide a night of learning and fun. Participating Scouts will also receive a free Money Smart Week Badge as well!
This is a FREE event for all Boy Scouts. The event is an open house from 5:30-8 p.m. It will be held at the Boys and Girls Club, located at 1299 Locust Street in Dubuque Please pre-register at the Scout Service Center by April 4th, 2014.
Extended Congratulations to Award Winners...For those unable to attend this year’s Council Annual Meeting & Appreciation Dinner held on March 8th, I would like to again congratulate our award winners for their great volunteer work and dedication to Scouting in 2013. This year’s award winners from the Dubuque District are:
District Award of Merit: Terry Demmer & Lisa WehrspannCub Scouter of the Year: Denny Walgamuth (Pack 342)Boy Scouter of the Year: Steve Vaassen (Troop 7)
Scouter Spirit Awards:Terry Arensdorf (Troop 51), Terry Boffeli (Crew 61), Pat Donovan (Crew 48) Joselyn Ensign (Pack 17), Dan Hess (Troop 60), Rhonda Morgan (Troop 48)Lenae Owen (Pack 342), Julie Renkert (Pack 50), Jeremy Schmidt (Pack 91) Robert Schroeder (Troop 37), Jeff Stahr (Troop 94), Lori Strauss (Troop 7)
DELLAYKEE DISTRICT UPDATE
District ExecutiveStephen Mayne
563.556.4343(563) 845-9212 (cell)
[email protected] District Chairman
Tom Sinclair(563) 880-0193
[email protected] Commissioner
Jeremy Smerud(515) 490-9630
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OtherReminders:
Boy Scout Troops! If you have not arranged a
Friends of Scouting Speaker at your next
Court of Honor, Please contact your
District Executive ASAP! Thank you.
And don’t forget to sell Camp Cards!
Dellaykee District Pinewood DerbyOn Saturday, April 12, 2014 the Dellaykee District will be hosting its Annual District Pinewood Derby. If you were one of the top two Tigers, Wolves, Bears, or Webelos at your Pack’s Pinewood Derby, you can race at the District Derby!
This year’s Pinewood Derby will be held in Manchester, Iowa at the Manchester United Methodist Church. Each rank division will have a race. Please see the schedule for weigh-ins and race times. Trophies will be awarded for 1st-3rd Place for each rank. Concessions will be available for purchase at this event.
To register for this event, please call the Council Service Center at (563) 556-4343. The cost for this event is $6 per Scout. Schedule Rank Weigh-In Time Race Start 2nd Year Webelos 8:30-8:55 AM 9:00 AM 1st Year Webelos 9:15-9:40 AM 9:45 AM Bears 10:00-10:25 AM 10:30 AM Wolves 10:45-11:10 AM 11:15 AM Tigers 11:30-11:55 AM 12:00 PM
Spartan Camporall: May 2nd-4thThis May the Dellaykee District will be hosting the Council’s Camporall at Bailey’s Ford Park located in Manchester, Iowa. This year our theme is focused on Spartans! We will have many events and activities planned to focus around our theme, including ballista wars, chariot races, and much more!
Details for this event will soon follow! For more information about this event, please contact Tim Smith at (563) 794-1260.
Extended Congratulations to Award Winners...For those unable to attend this year’s Council Annual Meeting & Appreciation Dinner held on March 8th, I would like to again congratulate our award winners for their great volunteer work and dedication to Scouting in 2013. This year’s award winners from the Dellaykee District are:
District Award of Merit: Esley Henkes & Jeremy SmerudCub Scouter of the Year: Neil Dodgen (Pack 47)Boy Scouter of the Year: Jerold Aperans (Troop 47)Scouter Spirit Awards: Jonathan Aperans (Ship 1047) & Angel Walleser (Crew 47)
LEARNING FOR LIFE
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Exploring ExecutiveLaura Cornelis
563.556.4343309.798.4460 (cell)
[email protected] Chair
Michele Malone(563) 589-2494
District CommissionerJoan Steve
(563) [email protected]
Exploring is for all students
ages 14-21,male & female.
You do not have to be a registered
Boy Scout. www.exploringdubuque.org
Much in the Works for 2014 Exploring!Exploring is in heavy planning stages for 2014. We have got some big things coming up. Our final leg of the Career Fairs for all Dubuque and Western Dubuque School District 8th Graders will take place on March 28th. Eighteen speakers from around the community have been arranged for the Fair at Roosevelt Middle School. Fourteen speakers have been arranged for Clayton Ridge High School’s Career Day on April 3rd. Laura will also meet with all of the Dubuque secondary principals & the Dubuque Superintendant in April to help spread the word about Exploring within schools. We also had a great night working with students at the Multicultural Family Center on self-development skills, and have been invited back in April.
Explorers from the first Dubuque Fighting Saints Post are finishing up their program with free tickets to Friday’s game. FEH Architecture & East Dubuque Fire will launch spring programs. We are also working with NICC on the possibility of summer Exploring programs. We are getting very excited for the fall! Exploring has a program for your son or daughter, niece or nephew. Contact Laura at the Scout Service Center to learn more at (563) 556-4343 and stay tuned for more exciting updates in our 2014 schedule.
Special Events & MarketingBig things are happening in the marketing department! This past month the Council staff was trained and began implementing a new online event registration software. We hope to go live with it by summer. Once we are live, events on the calendar will have much more information, including a Google Map link of the location for directions. You will also be able to sign-up and pay any event fees online! If you are planning a District or Council-wide event, please contact Laura. She can help with flyers, a Facebook or Nor’Easter announcement, Council website article, or Council Calendar entry. There is a promotional request form now on the website or find Laura at your next district Roundtable.
We have also been working on website updates and an e-mail marketing provider. We are hoping to roll these out by fall. Laura is currently looking to build a Council Marketing Committee. Members of this committee would help to find more promotional opportunities within the community for Scouting, improve our website content with regular spotlight articles, and create more unity through better communication. Please contact Laura if you have expertise in these areas.
Thanks to my committees & helpers on Eagle Brunch, the Scouter Appreciation Dinner, and the promotions for Scouting for Food. All were great successes for the Council! Looking ahead, we have two great golf fundraisers in the summer. These help raise a significant amount of money for the Council. If you are interested in donating a raffle or auction item, contact Laura at the Scout Service Center.
New Items in the Trading Post!Two New T-shirt Designs!Since 1910 Men’s T-shirt Size large only, $16.98
Retro Landscape T-shirt - $14.99
Boy Scout Gold Foil Universal Emblem Seals (50 stickers)
Eagle Scout Silver Foil Seals - $2.99 (50 stickers)Use these seals to add a special touch to: - Holiday letters and cards - Leader recognition gifts - Calendars - Special envelopes or gift cards - Craft projects - Place cards or party favors - Certificates
TRADING POST
563-556-43431-800-866-2721
MON-FRI9AM-5PMphone & email ordersare always welcomed!
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Best $5.99 you will ever spend! 2014 Boy Scout™ Requirements BookWE HAVE THEM IN STOCK NOW!
This updated 2014 Edition of Boy Scout™ Requirements details the official requirements for the Boy Scouts of America®, providing the latest rank and merit badge requirements, including changes to the "Special Opportunities" section. All information in this 2014 Boy Scout Requirement book is effective January 1 through December 31, 2014. Soft cover, spiral bound. $5.99 each.
Back in Stock by Popular Demand...Carabiner Mug - $9.99 This 8 oz. stainless steel mug is double wall insulated and has a carabiner handle firmly attached. A great thank you gift for your adult leaders they will use over & over again.
Camelbak Spill Proof Waterbottle - $14.99These bottles have the “Big Bite Valve” for faster flow and enhanced durability. Be prepared for the warm weather.
Power CapThis cap has a dual action LED lighting system in the brim! There are 2 bright piercing spotlights for distance viewing and 2 soft floodlights for close range tasks.
WE DID IT!!We raised $601,520!
Everyone is invited to ourLake John Deere Rededication
June 19, 2014 at 4:30 PM at Camp C.S. Klaus
Barbecue immediately following the dedication ceremony.
IN GRATITUDE
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 109DUBUQUE, IOWA
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Current Resident
Northeast Iowa CouncilBoy Scouts of AmericaP.O. Box 732Dubuque, IA 52004-0732
Memorial Tribute FundWords too often do not express the sentiment we feel at the death of a friend. No finer tribute can be paid than to encourage some boy to live the life of a Scout, and thus perpetuate the high principles you admire in your friend. A contribution to the Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund of the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America is the perfect tribute.
Your gift is a gift that will live on forever for the future of Scouting, a tribute to the one whom you wish to honor, a tax deductible contribution & a private expression, a convenient way of expressing your feelings, and will promptly be acknowledged with a tribute certificate.
Mail your gift to: Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund, Northeast Iowa Council, BSAP.O. Box 732Dubuque, IA 52004-0732
In Memory of Shirley Ann FeldmanThe Northeast Iowa Council, BSA
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