N O R’ E A S T E R January/February. 2010 Volume 8, Issue 1 Bi-Monthly

Council President Dave Bigelow

Council Commissioner Mark Kilgore

Scout Executive Dustin Farris

High Adventure Scholarship

A scholarship fund has been created in memory of John Seier, Scoutmaster from Troop 69 of the Northeast Iowa Council. John passed away in 2009 from injuries received in a vehicle accident on the way to a Scouting event. John believed in challenging oneself and found the Boy Scouts High Adventure trips an excellent way to do so. The Floor Show Furniture and Flooring of Dubuque will grant two youth scholarships of $250 each to two youth each year for a total of $500, to help offset fees, for the High Adventure experience. Requirements: ♣ Youth Participants ♣ Must be at least 14 by January 1 of the

year that you plan to attend, or have completed the 8th grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation.

♣ Youth must be a registered member of the B.S.A.

♣ Youth may be required to meet the physical restrictions depending on the High Adventure camp that you choose to attend.

Applications must be returned to the Council Service Center by March 31, 2010. Applications may be picked up at the Council Service Center, at roundtables, or downloaded at www.scoutsiowa.com on the “Docs and Forms Page”

Friend of Scouting 2010 Friends of Scouting is the annual fundraising drive conducted by the Boy Scouts of America through-out councils nationwide. F.O.S. helps to generate the dollars needed to fund the Scouting program in local councils. Packs, troops and crews will have a special guest from the local district that will make a presentation to their Pack Blue & Gold Banquet, or Troop Court of Honor in the first quarter of 2010. Units are encouraged to contact their local district executive or F.O.S. Chair to secure a date, and con-duct a presentation. The local council spends $85 per boy per year to deliver the Scouting program to all Scouts. Now, more than ever Scouting needs your help to sustain its character building programs. As a private, non-profit organization, your gift to Scouting is always tax-deductible. The council provides liability insurance, and main-tains advancement records for troops, and helps recharter units and process registration. Summer camp and council properties require maintenance and upkeep. Travel costs, salaries, and benefits of office and professional staff ensure that Scouting units are serviced and membership is healthy. A large feature of support is also directed towards training and office supplies to facilitate all facets of training. Summer camp, local day camp, as well as Webelos and Cub residents’ camp, are all funded in part by Friends of Scouting. Our 2010 F.O.S. campaign will kickoff in January throughout the six counties of our council, it was announced by Bill Zaleski, our board Friends of Scouting Chairman. These dollars go to support the over 1,000 volunteers who serve as role models and mentors for our 3,800 youth members. Without these funds, which comprise nearly 20% of the total council budget, Scouting as we know it in the NE Iowa Council would not exist. Call your District Executive or District F.O.S. chair to schedule your date TODAY!!

Scout Executive Minute From Dustin Farris(dustin.farris@scouting.org)

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS! When Tradition Meets Tomorrow: this is the new theme of the Boy Scouts of America. As we enter 2010, we celebrate 100 years of Scouting in the United States. Clearly, we live in exciting times! New technology travels at lightning–fast speeds: advances in industrial technology, bio-technology, computers, and communications surround us. Affect-ing the way we think and live, new technology presents both challenge and opportunity. Fortunately, Scouting evolves to meet these challenges and opportunities, changing to meet the current needs of this generation. But in the midst of their evolution, Scouting’s time–honored mis-sion remains basically unaltered. For 100 years, Scouting has developed the character, leadership, and family values of our youth, assisting parents in training each successive generation of leaders. That mission remains a unique partnership between Scouting, parents, and other community organizations—a part-nership that includes you! Thanks to all who have made Scouting a reality, we’re looking forward to the next hundred years!

2010 Centennial Jamboree

Celebrate 100 years of Scouting in the U.S. with 50,000 Scouts. While the National Jamboree, held every four years has been a long tradition since the 1930’s, the upcoming Jamboree in 2010 is different in almost every aspect – it is the Centennial Jamboree of Boy Scouting. From July 26th to August 4th, about 40,000 - 50,000 Scouts from the whole country, as well as from some foreign coun-tries, are celebrating 100 years of Scouting at this one-time event. The Jamboree is located on over 3000 acres of Fort A.P. Hill, near Bowling Green, Va., an historic area near Washington D.C. For ten days, this area will be trans-formed into a buzzing city of 18,000 tents and 3,600 patrol kitchens, while the perfect infrastructure of Fort A.P., including bus systems, telephone and Internet, first-aid stations and a hospital, police and fire departments, post offices, food warehouses, a daily newspaper, and retail stores provides for a smooth and safe environment. To learn more and get your son signed up today, go to www.myscouting.org

Scouter Appreciation Dinner

This year our Scouter Appreciation Dinner will be held at the Lakeside Ballroom in Guttenberg on Saturday, March 13th. We are encouraging every pack, troop and crew to send a delegation to the event as we will be celebrating 100 years of Scouting as well as some of the great things our Scouters have accomplished in the past year. The event will be $13 per person and include dinner, dessert, and a special 100th Anniversary memento and all the fun that comes with our Scouter Appreciation Dinner! Social hour begins at 5:30 with the dinner at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see plenty of people in Guttenberg!

Timmeu Winter Activity  

• 2010  Timmeu  Winter  Activity,  will  be  held  at Camp Little Cloud on February 26 – 27 

• Open to all members of the Order of the Arrow • Theme is “Winter Olympics.”  • Features outdoor activities, so dress appropriately 

for the weather • Activities to include capture the flag, sledding, and 

other fun outdoor winter events • An  ice  rink  is available  for use,  so bring your  ice 

skates!  • Cost: Only $7 per person! • Sign up with payment at the Council Service Cen‐

ter no later than Friday, February 19. • Check  in will  run  from  6  –  7p.m.  on  Friday,  the 

26th, and the event will wrap up at approx. 2 p.m., on Saturday, the 27th 

NEW EAGLE SCOUTS

In Memory of Mert Miller

Keith Cook & Sharon Kress Al Chidley

Bob Metelak Wally & Barbara Brown

Neil & Jane Sherman

In Memory of Raymond J. Noonan, Sr.

Family of Ray Noonan, Sr.

Brandon Maxwell, Troop 11

Brett Hense, Troop 14

Brandon Cannon, Troop 69

Matthew Herman, Troop 91

Dakota Smith, Troop 40

Adam Sperfslage, Troop 28

Jay Cabalka, Troop 34

Austin Freiburger, Troop 34

Memorial/Tribute Fund Words 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 Boy Scout Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund is the perfect tribute. Your gift to the Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund of the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America is: . . . A gift that will live on forever for the future of

Scouting in the Northeast Iowa Council permanent endowment fund

. . . A Tribute to the one whom you wish to honor

. . . Promptly acknowledged with a tribute certificate

. . . A convenient way of expressing your feelings

. . . A tax deductible contribution and a private expression Remembrance can have no finer expression than through a living gift to the Boy Scout Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund. The Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund crosses all lines of religion and wealth. It warms the hearts of all involved. Mail your gift to:

Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund Northeast Iowa Council, BSA

P.O. Box 732 Dubuque, IA 52004-0732

Help us recognize the

2009 Eagle Scouts Sunday, February 28th at Dubuque Golf & Country Club, 47 Eagle Scouts from the class of 2009 will be recognized at the 26th annual Eagle Brunch. Eagles and their parents will be sponsored by individuals and organizations throughout the community. The cost for sponsoring an Eagle is $125, which covers the cost of meals and the expenses related to appro-priately recognize our Eagle Scouts. In recognition of your sponsorship, you will be presented a limited edition Eagle memento at the brunch. If you would like to sponsor an Eagle Scout, contact Colin Earl at 563-556-4343 or colin.earl@scouting.org.

Scouting's 100th Year Birthday Party

Sunday, February 7th Loras College Field House

Other Notes • Please have an assigned person

from each pack and troop drop off

their units flag and flag stand at

1:00 p.m. for the parade of flags

• Units may bring their own table to

display Scouting memorabilia

Loras College Field House 1450 Alta Vista St. Dubuque, IA 52001

Date: 2/7/2010

Time: 1-3 p.m.

Activities • Knot Tying

• Leather Craft

• Bean Bag Toss

• Boy Scout Uniform Exhibit

• Parade of Flags & More...

FREE EVENT

Come out and celebrate Boy Scouting’s 100th anniversary. There will be fun-filled activities to partake in for all. All Scouts and families are welcome. This is a once in a lifetime event to celebrate 100 years of Scouting. Will have cake and soft drinks for all attendees.

More Information:

Boy Scouts of America (563) 556-4343 colin.earl@scouting.org

NEW HOME FOR THE 2013 JAMBOREE

Construction work is set to start next Spring on the new National Scouting Center that will be built in Fayette Country, West Virginia, between Glen Jean, Prince & Mount Hope. When it’s finished in 2013 the 10,600 acre site will become the fourth high adventure base for the Boy Scouts of America and the permanent home of the National Scout Jamboree. The camp will be called “The Summit”. The West Virginia site, in the New River Gorge Area, was chosen from 80 proposals in 28 states during a more than 18 month long process. The location borders more than 70,000 acres of National Park Service property, meaning Boy Scouts will have more trails to hike, more rocks to climb and more whitewater to paddle. The three existing high adventure bases for the Boy Scouts are located in New Mexico, Minnesota and Florida. Together, they draw 50,000 young people every year with some 20,000 others on a wait list. The development of the site is possible because of a $50 million gift from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation. It is the largest gift ever in the history of the Boy Scouts.

SCUBA DIVING MERIT BADGE

The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the release of the Scuba Diving merit badge. The official earn date of this merit badge is December 1, 2009. The first new merit badge in over three years, Scuba Diving reflects the new direction of BSA to develop merit badges based on youth/Scout input to assure relevance and excitement around the merit badge offering. This merit badge, developed in association with PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors), leverages our spirit of outdoor adventure and expands our aquatics offering. More than 84 percent of Scouts surveyed were interested in the merit badge and recommended that BSA adopt it. Key facts you need to know about the merit badge are as follows: • Completing the Scuba Diving merit badge will result in the boy achieving an open water certification enabling him to dive around the world with the appropriate supervision, based on his age. • There are two important roles for this merit badge - the merit badge counselor and a certified dive instructor. ◊ Sometimes this may be the same person. ◊ More likely, the counselor will be an existing

BSA adult member. ◊ Always the instructor will be one certified by

one of a number of instructional agencies. ◊ The instructor does NOT have to be a BSA

member. • Earning the Scuba Diving merit badge is open to all Boy Scout-age youth. There are, however, limitations based on age with respect to how deep and with whom a boy can dive. These limitations vary by certifying organization. • Completion of  the Swimming merit badge  is a  requirement  of  the merit  badge and must be completed  prior  to  entering  into  scuba  training portion of the requirements. • Boys with a current open water certification will  NOT  have  to  recertify  in order  to  earn  the merit  badge.  They  will,  however,  have  to  have completed  the  Swimming  merit  badge,  present their  certification  to  the merit  badge  counselor and complete all the other requirements.

WATCH FOR NEW MERIT BADGES COMING IN 2010 Scuba Diving is the first new Boy Scout merit badge in three years. It became available in December. Four other new merit badges will appear over the course of the coming year: Inventing Merit Badge—first quarter 2010 Geocaching Merit Badge—second quarter 2010 Scouting Heritage Merit Badge—second quarter 2010 Robotics—fourth quarter 2010 If five new merit badges seems like a lot, it is. By comparison, the BSA introduced just six new merit badges between 1992 (collections) and 2006 (Composite Materials).

FOR CUB SCOUTS

Video Games is one of the 13 new belt loops and pins in

the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. It’s been more than 10 years since the program expanded, so volunteers and Cub Scouts from around the country have been waiting for this change. The Council Trading Post will begin selling a new edition of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, which will include these additions ($7.49 each). Academics Subjects: ♣ Disabilities Awareness ♣ Family Travel ♣ Good Manners ♣ Nutrition ♣ Pet Care ♣ Photography ♣ Reading & Writing ♣ Video Games

The Dubuque & Dellaykee Districts of the Northeast Iowa Council Host:

“University of Scouting”

Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Northeast Iowa Community College

(NICC) Peosta Campus Just what is the “University of Scouting” you may ask? Simply stated, it is the finest one-day supplemental training offered in the BSA – guaranteed to give you the confidence and skills necessary for an exciting pro-gram. This training offers a variety of courses designed to give you additional information to help in all areas and programs of the Boy Scouts of America. The Uni-versity of Scouting offers volunteer Scout leaders an opportunity to expand their knowledge and understand-ing of the Scouting Program. It offers the ability to share knowledge, gain new skills, and learn about re-sources available to meet the challenge of working with today’s youth. The University of Scouting is designed for ALL adult leaders in the Boy Scouts of America regardless of function or program area. Learn from these sessions and add quality to your Pack, Troop, or Crew program - guaranteed! Watch the Northeast Iowa Council web site and future issues of the Nor’Easter for more information regarding registration and a listing of courses that will be avail-able.

Would You Like to Do RAGBRAI? Troop 53 of Garnavillo is planning to do RAGBRAI, Des Moines Register’s annual great bicycle ride across Iowa. Heading into its 38th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world. The ride takes place July 25-31, 2010. The route will be announced January 30th and the registration deadline is April 1 (or Feb. 15 is if you are completing a manual/paper application). If there are any Boy Scouts from the Northeast Iowa Council wanting to bicycle with the Garnavillo Troop, please call the Council Service Center or Walter Moellering at 563-964-2792. The event is seven days of riding with an average of 68 miles per day through the Iowa countryside. A week-long rider fee is $140. RAGBRAI is limited to 8,500 week-long riders.

Sports: ♣ Hiking ♣ Hockey ♣ Horseback Riding ♣ Kickball ♣ Skateboarding

Call the Council Trading Post (563-556-4343 or 1-800-866-2721) for an updated copy of this new Academic and Sports

2009 POPCORN GRAND PRIZE WINNERS

$1,800 DRAWING

Ryan Strauss—Troop 7 Casey Noethe—Pack 60

$1,200 DRAWING

Michael Feldmann—Pack 30 Garrett Schmidt—Pack 91

$500 DRAWING

Carter Schmidt—Pack 50 Jonathan Savolt—Pack 37 Maxwell Swartz—Pack 64 Blaize Batterton—Pack 39

Training Opportunities  

Boy Scout Leaders: Scoutmaster  Specifics  is  a  required  training  for  all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.   WHEN:    Saturday, January 23rd        (9 am to approximately 4 pm)   WHERE: St. Joseph Church—Key West        10204 Key West Dr., Dubuque   COST:      Free! (new this year) * 

TO SIGN UP: Contact the Council Service Center (563) 556‐4343 

 

*Each adult will be responsible for purchasing their lunch,  when given a lunch break.* 

2010 Rank Requirement Changes

The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook has been on the shelves for several months, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.

Tenderfoot • A Scout must teach another person how to tie a

square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He must also be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life.

Second Class

• A Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.

• He must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.

• He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life.

• He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and save at least 50 percent of it.

First Class

• An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings.

• He must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life.

Life

• A Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.

Star, Life, and Eagle

Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace trainer are two new leadership positions.

REQUIRED Online Training:      Log  on  to  www.myscouting.org  for  online training, online tour permits, and more! Ensure you  enter  your  membership  ID  number  into your profile so your training updates automati‐cally.   

Required Training Available Online: • Youth Protection Training (every two years) • This  is  Scouting  (replaced New  Leader  Es‐

sentials) • Weather Hazards  (required for at  least one 

adult on every outing) • Fast Start Training (position‐specific) 

!!!!Attention!!!! Philmont 2010

We have two youth slots available for

the 2010 Philmont Contingent!

This will be an amazing trip, but you have to act fast if you want a slot. The expedition will run from July 31 to August 14, 2010. The fee for the Philmont Trip is $1,150. Any questions regarding Philmont, contact Bari Gordon, Philmont Staff Advisor, at the Council Service Center (556-4343 or 1-800-866-2721).

CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

Camp Director: Justin Wilson

WEEK 1 JUNE 20-26

WEEK 2 JUNE 27-JULY 3

WEEK 3 JULY 11-17

WEEK 4 JULY 18-24

Campsite

Balanced Rock (24)

Troop 25 Troop 69 Troop 29

Bloody Ridge (26)

Troop 11 Troop 51 Troop 22

Maple Grove (24)

Troop 34 Troop 50 (OC) Troop 32 (OC) Troop 39

Owl Hoot (30)

Troop 88 Troop 62 Troop 40

Twin Craters (40)

Troop 60 Troop 71 (OC) Troop 155 (OC) Troop 91

Deer Run (30)

Troop 7 Troop 70 Troop 14 Troop 64

Trails End (58)

Troop 48 Troop 94

( ) Number of campers each campsite will hold

Troop 33 (OC)

SIGN UP FOR 2010 SUMMER CAMP

Summer Camp Staff  Applications Due 

 

• Will you be at least 15 by June  12, 2010? • Do you love summer camp? • Ever thought about applying to be on staff? • Applications due by Mon, February 15 • Questions? Contact  Justin Wilson at 563‐556‐

4343 or justin.wilson@scouting.org 

SUMMER CAMP LEADERS  PRE‐CAMP MEETING 

 

Going to Camp Klaus this summer? Make sure to have your Summer Camp Scoutmaster attend the Leader’s Pre‐Camp Meeting. Here are the details:   

• Time & Date: Saturday, May 1st, 10:00 am • Location: Spring Camporall (location of camporall 

to be determined) • What to Bring: Your leader’s guide, pen, paper, 

and questions! • Why Attend: Things change, and we want to 

keep you informed! We’ll be filling you in on all the updates for this year’s program, and answer any questions you might have prior to arriving at camp. 

2010 Camp Fees for Boy Scouts

$180 if paid by April 30, 2010 $210 after April 30, 2010 Leaders Fee: $90 (no late fee)

In 2010 we want every Cub Scout to have the op‐portunity to attend summer camp. At camp they get to enjoy campfires, BB guns, archery, aquatics, 

enjoy a great program put on by our world‐class staff, and more. This is the reason they joined Cub Scouts—don’t miss out on it! I can assure you that you won’t regret it! 

• This three‐day, two‐night adventure is for Webelos only! (boys going into 4th or 5th grades) 

• Boys will work on Webelos Activity Pins in an open program schedule—they choose what they want to do! 

• $70 per Cub Scout (by Apr 20th) • $35 per Adult Leader • Each pack needs 1 adult to every 

5 boys attending 

• This two‐day adventure includes an overnight experi‐ence for boys going into 1st through 5th grade 

• Boys will enjoy all that Camp Klaus has to offer:  swim‐ming, shooting BB guns, archery, crafts, campfires, etc. 

• $55 per Cub Scout and adult part‐ner (by Apr 20th) 

• Each Scout must attend with an adult partner (brothers can share) 

• This adventure features a variety of science themes and is for boys going into 1st through 5th grade 

• Day camp is offered for three consecutive days—you decide how many you want to attend (no overnights) 

• Information regarding price and hours of operation to be released to Unit Coordinators in February 

NEW! 

• This three‐day, two‐night adventure is Scouts going into 2nd through 5th grade (designed primarily for boys going into 2nd and 3rd grade) 

• The schedule will include structured time for program areas, as well as free time to do as you please—whether it’s fishing, swimming, shooting more BB guns, etc. 

• $70 per Cub Scout (by Apr 20th) • $35 per Adult Leader • Each pack needs 1 adult to every 

3 boys attending, and each child must be responsible to one,  specific adult 

***Disclaimer for “From the Desk of…” article: Cub Scouts are not allowed to go camping as a den, only as a pack. Webelos, however, may go as a den. At  least one adult on each outing must be trained  in Youth Protection, Basic Adult Leader Out‐door  Orientation,  and  Planning/Preparing  for  Hazardous Weather. Tour permits  should be  filed  for all outings. Check the Guide to Safe Scouting or contact the Council Service Cen‐ter for further details and rules. 

DISTRICT CALENDAR From the Desk of the District Executive…

Keeping the OUTING in Cub Scouting***      Why  do most  kids  join  Scouts?  Probably  because  I  tell them that through Scouts they can go camping, go  fishing, go  hiking,  play with  bugs,  have  campfires,  shoot  archery, etc… Some leaders might find it a little unfair that I promise so many exciting  things, but activities  like  these  should be things that Scouts can expect to do on a regular basis—it’s what makes the program so fun! 

     Of course,  there are  limitations. Units aren’t allowed  to do  archery  or  BB  guns  unless  it’s  at  a  council‐sponsored event. However,  there are at  least  five different  camps or activities  that we  offer  throughout  the  year with  archery and/or BB guns. Some of  these events cost as  little as  five dollars! But what about the rest of the year? 

     There are so many exciting things to do outside, all year round, and  there’s  very  little holding you back. Cub Scout packs could have a pool party, go on a bike trip, go hiking at Backbone, go camping at Camp Burton or Klaus, explore the Mines of Spain, go sledding, or go ice fishing. Did you know that  you  can  go  camping  at  Camp  Burton  or  Camp  Klaus without even having to worry about setting up a tent? Just rent out one of our buildings! These activities  take a  little extra time above and beyond your normal meetings, but it’s well worth it. 

     It can be difficult to try to  imagine things  from a seven‐year‐old’s  perspective,  but  try  to  for  a  moment.  Your outings  don’t  have  to  be  anything  fancy.  The  Scouts will love  doing  little  things  outside.  They  love  miniature adventures, even something simple like going on a day hike. 

     Webelos  leaders—pay attention! By the time our Scouts reach  fourth  grade,  they  often  start  getting  bored  of  the Scouting program. This isn’t surprising—they’ve been doing it for over three years! This is why the Webelos program  is supposed  to  be  a  little  different.  Spend  more  time outdoors. Give your Scouts a chance to start taking on small leadership  roles  in  the den. Link up with a  local Boy Scout troop for an outing. Anything to keep it fun and exciting. 

     Please keep all this in mind as you plan your ideal year of Scouting in the coming months—it will be worth the effort! 

January   16............................................. BALOO Training   17.................... Archbishop’s Mass at Cathedral   23..................... Scoutmaster Specifics Training   23...... Cub Bowling (council calendar is wrong)   25................................ District Committee Mtg   27........................................ Commissioner Mtg February   4 ............................... Roundtable & FOS Kickoff   7 ................................................... Scout Sunday   7 ....................... 100th Anniversary Celebration   15....................... Council Service Center Closed   21........................................... NYLT Orientation   22.................................. Council‐Wide Ski Night   22................................ District Committee Mtg   24........................................ Commissioner Mtg   28.................................................. Eagle Brunch March   4 ...................................................... Roundtable   13......................... Scouter Appreciation Dinner   13‐18 ................... Distribute SFF Door Hangers   20.......................................... Scouting for Food   22................................ District Committee Mtg   24........................................ Commissioner Mtg 

DUBUQUE DISTRICT District Chairman—Dave Fangman (563) 556‐0383 

District Commissioner—Connie Lambropoulos (563) 556‐2385 District Executive—Justin Wilson (563) 556‐4343; justin.wilson@scouting.org 

DUBUQUE DISTRICT (cont.)

Scouting for Food 2010 Saturday, March 20, 2010 

 

Can you sacrifice a few hours of your time this spring to help feed the hungry in our community? This year we hope to collect over 40,000 pounds of food in the Dubuque District. This food will be distributed to local food pantries to help feed needy families over the course of the year. Building off of last year’s success, we are planning on again utilizing door hangers to help increase public awareness of this project. We will be relying on the hard work and determination of our Scouts and their families to assist in this effort. To help simplify the logistical planning of this project, we hope that most units will be able to assist in the same method as they did last year.

2010 Friends of  Scouting Campaign 

 

Our 2010 Friends of Scouting Campaign will soon be underway, so now’s the time to start planning how your unit will be taking part. We are proud to have Kathy Stahr leading the effort again as the FOS District Chair. Our district’s goal for 2010 is to raise $41,000. With everyone’s help, this should be able to be accomplished as our district raised over that amount in 2009. Please keep in mind that FOS supports the council and programs we all enjoy in so many ways—we truly count on these contribu-tions which allow us to provide great programs at reasonable costs for everyone. Every unit is asked to appoint a Unit Coordinator for Friends of Scouting, and have them attend training, which will be held just before Roundtable in February. (Thursday, February 4, 2010; 6:00 pm; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church)

Units Achieving Centennial Quality Unit 2009  

     Congratulations to the following units for achieving the 2009 Centennial Quality Unit Award: 

Crew 7 Crew 48 Crew 51 Crew 61 

Pack 5 Pack 7 Pack 14 Pack 15 

Pack 17 Pack 19 Pack 53 Pack 54 

Pack 55 Pack 60 Pack 65 Pack 68 

Pack 70 Pack 88 Pack 91 Pack 342 

Troop 7 Troop 11 Troop 14 Troop 25 

Troop 29 Troop 48 Troop 51 Troop 60 Troop 69 

Troop 70 Troop 86 Troop 88 Troop 91 Troop 94 

DELLAYKEE DISTRICT District Chairman—Dave Cabalka (563) 563‐927‐6711 

District Commissioner—Dave Gaskill (563) 927‐3121 District Executive—Bari Gordon (563) 556‐4343/(920) 889‐0643; bari.gordon@scouting.org 

From the Desk of the District Executive…

DISTRICT CALENDAR January   1 ............................... Service Center Closed   5 ............................................... Roundtable   9 ............... Timmeu Lodge Winter Banquet   11 ............ Ski‐Night at Sundown Mountain   16 ........................... Merit Badge University   18 ............................. Service Center Closed   19 ............................... Committee Meeting  February   2 ............................................... Roundtable   7 ............................................ Scout Sunday   7 ............ 100th Anniversary Birthday Party   13 ............................... Cub Winter Fun Day   16  .............................. Committee Meeting   20 ......... Klondike Derby ***CANCELED***   21 .................................... NYLT Orientation   22 ............ Ski‐Night at Sundown Mountain   28 ........................................... Eagle Brunch  March   2 ............................................... Roundtable   13 .................. Scouter Appreciation Dinner   16 ............................... Committee Meeting   19‐21 ..................................... NYLT training 

“   The start of the new year is very exciting for me as the DE for Dellaykee District. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, that isn’t new information for any of us but what I’m about to say might be new information to most of us. There are many program opportunities for our youth and adults to get involved in this year to help our council celebrate this wonderful achievement of the Scouting Movement. Between the birthday party on Scout Sunday to the Scouter Appreciation Dinner in March or the Camporall at the end of April. The only thing missing to many of the events is you as a participant or a volunteer. Right now there are committees meeting for all of these events, and they wouldn’t turn anyone down that can’t make it either in person or in some cases by telephone. If you can’t help with the planning stages of any of our events this year, then you can help by getting our youth to as many of these events as possible. At the upcoming February Roundtable more specific information will come out about how everyone can be part of this wonderful celebration and help support Scouting into the next century. This year is as much about celebrating the past as it is welcoming in the future of this great movement!

Do you have the desire to serve our youth? Do you want to have an impact on the whole council? Then being on the District Committee is for you! Anyone interested in being a part of the District Committee should contact Bari at the office or by e-mail at Bari.Gordon@scouting.org.

DELLAYKEE DISTRICT (cont.)

Commissioner’s Corner With the new year comes thoughts of resolutions and setting goals. I hope that your resolutions include attending some of the 100th year activities that have been planned. Has your unit made plans about summer camp yet? My goal for the Dellaykee District Commissioner Staff is that every unit receives contact from a commissioner every month. I have some help. Arnie Lauer has agreed to be helping with the troops in the northern part of the district. I will be contacting others to help as well. Hope to see you soon! Yours in Scouting Dave Gaskill

This year Cub Winter Fun Day will be at the Osborne on February 13, 2010! Registration will be at 9AM and events will last into the early afternoon. Activities include: Games; Sledding (Bring your own Sled); Birdhouse build-ing; Snow Hike and Animal Tracking The registration fee is $3 per person and includes lunch. Siblings and other family members are encouraged to attend this event!

This year we as a district made the decision to cancel the Klondike because we did not get the things in place to properly promote or run the event. We are planning to do one next year in 2011 that will be hosted by the District. We are still encouraging all of our troops to do some sort of outdoor overnight during the winter to help teach our young men and women how to survive and enjoy the winter as a beautiful time of year. If you have any question please don’t hesitate to call Bari at the council office or send him an e-mail him at bari.gordon@scouting.org. In addition to this we are looking for interested volunteers to serve on the District Committee in a varied of spots.

LEARNING FOR LIFE DIVISION Colin Earl, Exploring Executive

(563)556-4343—colin.earl@scouting.org

LEARNING FOR LIFE DIVISION Colin Earl, Exploring Executive

(563)556-4343—colin.earl@scouting.org Bob Peacock, District Chairman

2009 Learning for Life Year in Review

2009 Exploring Programs

Acting & Drama Aviation Art Automotive Repair Child Care Computer Science Conservation Cosmetology Engineering Fire Fighting

Health Careers Law Enforcement Military Nursing Photography Radio Broadcasting Sports Medicine Veterinary Medicine

Learning for Life & Exploring had a terrific year for 2009. Highlights which are noticeable is the growth in membership, which is now over 400 Explorers, 404 to be exact. Also the addition of new posts in sports medicine, acting, and Clarke College art program were new for 2009. Lambert Elementary School in Manchester, participated in the Learning for Life’s low-COPE course. Where elementary students learned self discipline, teamwork, and leadership. The inaugural Scoutreach Day Camp held at Comiskey Park was a fun-filled day full of excitement. Under the radar, the Exploring & LFL volunteers and committee assisted greatly in 2009. Their volunteerism and assistance can be seen during the councils golf outing, Scoutreach programming and development, assisting with career fairs, and that is just a start. Kudos goes to the LFL & Exploring Committee for the early morning and afternoon meetings to help pave a foundation of direction. Lets keep the wheels moving while building momentum into 2010.

Words from Shikha Bista—Scoutreach Intern

Growing in Nepal, my education has made me aware of the real potential belonging to any ordinary citizen to campaign for change. Today, it has been over four years that I have been studying in the United States and I am still equally motivated to be an agent of change. My undergraduate education in the U.S has reinforced my confidence and inspired me to follow my ambition. Moreover, it has empowered me to become actively involved in community oriented programs such as Scoutreach. With the emphasis on incorporating principles of morality, ethics, leadership, respect, responsibility etc, in children, one of the main goals of Scoutreach has been to serve as a positive role model, as well as ensure that learning takes place in fun yet moralistic fashion. I have been involved in this program, and I can say with confidence that the Scoutreach, can serve to make a huge difference in the lives of youth. To steer young children in the positive path, our role in the Scoutreach program is to help kids engage themselves in productive and fun activities.

TRADING POST

Pinewood Derby Time! The Council Trading Store has a good quantity of Pinewood Derby cars on hand. Check out the new color wheels and the new stickers we have in stock. If you would like your Pinewood cars delivered to the roundtable call Dee at 556-4343 or 1-800-866-2721.

We would like to thank all the customers who shopped in 2009 at the Council Trading Post, thus supporting the Northeast Iowa Council. Your continued support means that we can carry a larger variety of items for your viewing pleasure. So if you are a walk-in customer, thanks for stopping by—it is always a pleasure to greet you. If you place your orders by phone, call again, we enjoy hearing from you.

Pinewood Derby Scale Why not purchase a pack scale for weighing your unit’s Pinewood Derby Cars. You could pass it from den to den. The cost of the Pinewood Derby Digital Scale is $41.99 and you will use it year after year. A sound investment! This com-pact, portable scale provides the weight of each car with digital accuracy. It features an easy-to-read display of ounces or grams, a tare feature, 11-lb capacity, and auto shut-off. It runs on 2 AA batteries that are included.

Pinewood Derby Trophies

The Pinewood Derby trophies features a column with an exclusive patriotic derby car design topped with a 3” car ornament. The trophy comes in 3 sizes: 9 inch—$8.99 8 inch—$6.99 7 inch—$6.99 Please order from the Council Trading Post at least one month in advance of your race.

NEW

2010 Pinewood Derby Emblem

Everyone walks away happy when presented with this colorful red helmet memento of their race. $1.19 each. Place your order with the Council Trading Post (556-4343) at least one month before your race.

NEW!

THANK YOU

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 p.m. Phone & Email Orders Are Always Welcomed!

563-556-4343 or 1-800-866-2721 or dee.heim@scouting.org

HAVE YOU STARTED PLAN-NING FOR YOUR BLUE & GOLD BANQUETS? If you need 100th Anniversary plates, cups, nap-kins or program covers, please call Dee at the Council Service Center. We will be happy to order these supplies for you. Need gifts for den leaders, speakers, school janitors—let us know at least one month before your event.

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NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

National Youth Leadership Training is a 6 day training course that provides youth leaders with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while living by the Scout Oath and Law, in an exciting outdoor environment. Scouts who earn the NYLT shield are prepared to meet the challenges ahead and are better prepared to work with adult leaders.

To be eligible to attend, a Scout must meet the following requirements:

• Be currently registered as a member of the Boy Scouts of America. • Have attended long-term Boy Scout camp, attending a minimum of ten days of camp. • Be FIRST CLASS rank or higher. • Be the minimum age of 13 years old before the first day of the course. • Be a member of a troop who’s Scoutmaster has completed the adult Boy Scout Leader Basic Training or

Scoutmaster Fundamentals course. • Be a current or prospective youth leader recommended by his Scoutmaster. • Be able to attend the entire course and pre-course meeting.

WHERE: Camp Klaus

WHEN: Pre-course meeting: Sunday, February 21, 2010. NOTE: Pre-course meeting is mandatory for Scout and at least one parent or Scoutmaster. Full Scout Field Uniform is required for this meeting and the entire course.

First weekend: March 19-21, 2010 Second weekend: April 9-11, 2010 Camp opens at 5:00 PM on Friday. First session begins at 6:00 PM on Friday. Sessions conclude by 3:00 PM on Sunday.

COURSE FEES The course fee is $115.00 ($25.00 discount if paid in total or postmarked by Friday, February 5, 2010). Fee includes food, course materials, two activity tee shirts and leather round.

Questions? Contact Course Director Scott Franke at k9sicem@aol.com or 563-556-3647