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The Official Newsletter of the Northeast Iowa Council

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Announcements

Calendar Alerts

In the Spotlight

Council News

Dubuque District Update

Dellaykee District Update

Learning for Life

Trading Post

In Gratitude

WELCOME from your KEY 3Dear Scouters,

As an integral part of the Scouting family, we would like to take this opportunity to update you on our membership standards. On May 23, 2013, following the most comprehensive listening exercise in Scouting’s history, the approximately 1,400 voting members of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Council approved a resolution (61.44%) to remove the restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone. Scouting is a youth program, and we want to help and influence as many youth as we can. This policy will allow all kids who sincerely want to be a part of Scouting the opportunity to learn and grow from our program.

This policy change is effective Jan. 1, 2014, allowing the Boy Scouts of America the transition time needed to communicate and implement this policy to its approximately 116,000 Scouting units. The BSA is not attempting to make any sort of political statement with this resolution. Scouting represents more than 2.6 million youth and one million adult members, across the nation, all with diverse beliefs and we have to be examples of what we teach our youth and work together. By focusing on the goals that unite us, we are able to accomplish incredible things for young people in the communities we serve.

As you know, America is divided on this issue, but it is important that we as leaders of our Council continue to be unified in our messaging. At the North-east Iowa Council we take great pride in creating an environment where youths, adults, and different chartered organizations can work together to achieve life-changing benefits to youth. Scouting will continue to focus on reaching and serving youth in order to help them grow into good, strong citizens. Again thank you for your dedicated service to the Northeast Iowa Council and the Boy Scouts of America. Let’s stand united together and continue to be relevant in the lives of our future leaders. Scouting has been for over 103 years, and will continue to be the greatest youth serving organization in America.

Sincerely,

Dave Wagner-Council PresidentRick Leute-Council CommissionerScott Seibert-Scout Executive/CEO

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This summer the Cub Scouts of Northeast Iowa will embark on a worldwide Jungle Adventure! Boarding Passes (registration) can be booked at the Council Service Center. Hurry to reserve your Cub’s spot on this exciting safari!

- Day Safari in Albrecht Acres - June 8, 8:15-2 :45 - Day Safari in Dyersville - June 15, 8:15 -2:45 - Day Safari in McGregor - July 27, 8:15-2:45 - Cub Overnight Camp - June 22-23 & July 13-14 - Webelos Resident Camp - June 29- July 1 - Cub Resident Camp - July 20-22

On our day-long safaris, Cubs will carve rafts to race down the Amazon River (soap boat carving and rain gutter regatta race). They will go deep into the rainforest to hunt for bush meat like the Amazonian Indians with a bow and arrow. Next our adventurers will be whisked over the ocean to the Congo where they’ll climb mountains and swing from vines on the jungle obstacle course! Finally, they will fly to the Serengeti to learn how to track wild beasts like the Maasai hunters (with bb guns!).

Two overnight bush camp safaris are offered at Camp Klaus for Scouts seeking a longer adventure.Along with thrilling adventures like above, we’ll tell stories and sing songs around a roaring campfire.

For Webelos wanting to stay out in the jungle even longer, we have a three day adventure with many similar activities but also a chance to work on their Scouting skills. This year we will offer the Ready-man, Engineer, Scientist, Outdoorsman, Craftsman and Naturalist, along with Leave No Trace!

Get your tickets soon! Book your summer adventure today by calling our SafariHotline at 563- 556-4343.

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 - 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 gift to the Boy Scout Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund. This Fund crosses all lines of religion & wealth, warming the hearts of all. Mail your gift to: Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund Northeast Iowa Council, BSA P.O. Box 732, Dubuque, IA 52004-0732

In Memory of Joseph DavisEric & Catherine FourHarry & Elizabeth MoreheadSteve & Jacqueline KettmannThe Engler & LaPage Families

In Memory of Raliegh HerraldThe Northeast Iowa Council, BSADick & Arlene ElliottJim VosbergBoy Scout Troop 48Paul LewisAl & Jan Chidley

In Memory of Richard J. LeuteThe Northeast Iowa Council, BSARoger & Judy Westemeier Kurt & Kim Lange

Are Your Cubs Registered for Camp?

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Dubuque District Program Kickoff & Roundtable

Cub Scout Day Camp #1: Albrecht Acres

Cub Scout Day Camp#2:Dyersville Sportsman’s Club

Boy Scout Camp Week #1:Camp C.S. Klaus (June 16-22)

Camp C. S. Klaus Golf OpenLone Pine in Colesburg, IA

Cub Scout Overnight #1:Camp C.S. Klaus

Boy Scout Camp Week #2:Camp C.S. Klaus (June 23- 29)

Webelos CampCamp C.S. Klaus (June 29-July 1)

Boy Scout Camp Week #3:Camp C.S. Klaus (July 7-13)

Council Executive Board Meeting

Northeast Iowa Contingent leaves for National Jamboree (July 15-24Summit Bechtel Reserve, WV)

Cub Scout Overnight #2:Camp C.S. Klaus

Boy Scout Camp Week #4:Camp C.S. Klaus (July 14-20)

Boy Scout Golf OutingThunder Hills in Peosta, IA

Cub Resident CampCamp C.S. Klaus (July 20-22)

Cub Scout Day Camp #3:Bloody Run County Park, McGregor

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The 2013 camp season is finally here! I am proud to work with such great volunteers who have been a tremendous help while working around the lake this year. We are very confident in the new programs we have devised as a replacement. In April we delivered on the promise of mountain biking trails, complete with a fleet of brand new Trek bikes! We also have a new group of Dubuque-area volunteers who are excited to see our trails maintained and developed over time.

We are also offering a top-notch welding program sponsored by Lincoln Electric. This Merit Badge program teaches practical skills and the importance of service. We have an older boy program that boasts field archery, search and rescue, service, and COPE. And finally a first year program that promises to teach and help Scouts retain skills essential for First Class in a brand new way! (And check out our awesome t-shirt design for this year!) So even though the lake is temporarily gone, we are confident this year will deliver to individual units on many different levels in a very big way!

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The George Meany Award is Labor’s highest honor presented to an adult union member who has made a significant contribution to the youth of their community. The George Meany Award was introduced in 1974. Since then over 12,500 awards have been presented by Local and State Central Labor Councils throughout the United States. The award, a National recognition, approved by the A.F.L.-C.I-O. Executive Council, not only gives us an opportunity to recognize union members for their service to youth, but also makes the general public aware of the important role that union members play in their communities.

We are proud to announce the latest local recipient, Beau Bush. Beau is a wonderful volunteer for the Northeast Iowa Council. The following are just a few of his accomplishments: - Cub Scout Asst. Den Leader Pack 50-1 Year - 2010-Present: Cub Scout & Webelos Den Leader Pack 50 - 2011-12: Spirit Award Winner Cub Scouts (Den Leader of the Year Pack 50) - 2011-12: Spirit Award Winner Boy Scouts (Scout Leader of the Year Troop 11) - 2012: Camp C.S. Klaus Lord Baden Powell Award Winner (Best Troop Award for Summer Camp) (Troop Award) - Member of U.A.W. Local #94 - Shop Steward and an alternate on the Shop Committee

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Can’t Wait for Camp! - A message from our Camp Director, Scott Kilgore

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The Challenge:The Northeast Iowa Council is very excited to announce that we have a challenge grant for our lake dredging project at Camp C.S. Klaus! We have 100 days to raise $50,000 for Lake John Deere. If we succeed in this, the Duane Munter Foundation will donate a matching gift of $50,000!! This is the largest project the Council has ever taken on, and we need your financial support to help make it happen! Thank you to all of those who have already contributed. You are impacting the next several generations of Scouting at Camp Klaus. If you have not had a chance to contribute, we ask that you take action now so we do not leave $50,000 on the table. No donation is too small. We need everyone to reach into their pockets and “Dig Deere Deep.” We have until September to make this happen. Thank you for your consideration and support. Please use the pledge card on the next page to fill out your information and gift amount, and send to: NEIC - Dig Deere Deep - P.O. Box 732 - Dubuque, IA 52004

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Save the LAKE! CampaignNortheast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaP.O. Box 732 Dubuque, IA 52004 (563) 556-4343 www.scoutsiowa.org

Name:

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Please select a payment method. Total Donation Enclosed (Checks payable to the BSA Credit Card MC VISA No. Exp. Installment Plan, starting on: Yearly (for 3 years) MonthlyName for Recognition:

I wish to contribute: $1,000 $15,000 $2,500 $20,000 $5,000 Other $ $10,000

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If we raise $50,000 in 100 days,

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Duane Munter Foundation.That’s pretty incredible!!

Now is the time!

Lake John Deere at Camp C.S. Klaushas just about filled in!

We need some mighty big shovelsand some mighty big dollars to

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Dubuque District CamporeeI’m excited to say that many Scouts and troops chose to accept their mission and traveled to Camp C.S. Klaus the first weekend in May for the Annual Dubuque District Camporee. The Camporee was themed around Mission Impossible with all kinds of challenges for the Scouts. There were obstacle courses, games of logic, and activities like low COPE, rifle shooting, archery, and a ton of fun! Thank you to all the troops that chose to accept this mission. Many troops were on hand for the entire weekend, braving the wet setup on Friday evening, and enjoying the two gorgeous days that followed. Special thanks to Troop 7 and Troop 19 for hosting such a phenomenal event!

DUBUQUE DISTRICT UPDATE

Friends of Scouting UpdateThe Dubuque District has raised $46,243 for this year’s FOS Campaign. We have $3757 remaining to reach our district goal of $50,000. Special thanks to all the families and Scouters who have given to this wonderful program we call Scouting. Also I’d like to thank every presenter and volunteers on the FOS committee who have given it their all from the start of the campaign. Every dollar you contribute goes directly to benefit the program and helps keep Scouting alive and strong in our community. If you missed your units FOS presentation or have not contributed this year, please call or email Colin. We’d be happy to send a pledge card your way.

Scoutreach Day CampThirty-five boys and girls attended Scoutreach Day Camp at Comiskey Park on Saturday, May 11th for a day of fun and adventure. This is the 5th year for the event, which benefits youth living in the park’s surrounding neighborhoods. Youth participated in an obstacle course, soccer, frisbee, smore roasting, tug of war, and a session devoted to the American Flag. Youth participated in exercises learning how to properly fold and respect the flag. Special thanks to the Loras College interns who helped plan the event, and also Joan Steve. Joan was on hand to help volunteer as a member of both our Learning for Life Committee and the Noon Optimist Club of Dubuque.

District DirectorColin Earl563.556.4343

920.540.8015 (cell)colin.earl@scouting.org

District ChairmanRob Reinert(563) 543-0006

rob.reinert@nmfn.comDistrict Commissioner

Kurt Lange(815) 990-6071

kurtlange@netins.net

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Don’t forget to sign up for camp! Call the Scout Service Center to register.

DELLAYKEE DISTRICT UPDATE

District High Adventure CrewRock climbing, backpacking, and canoeing; do these things sound fun to you? If so, be proud you are a Scout in Dellaykee District. Starting this fall, the District will be offering a series of high adventure trips throughout our area’s wonderful natural setting. Participants must be over the age of 14….meaning it’s for registered Scouts AND your friends. Yes, we are encouraging non-Scouts (even girls!) to see how fun Scouting can be. For kids not ready to commit to a traditional troop, we’ll register them in a special District Venture Crew. We hope this program will recruit more boys into local troops, and give more youth the opportunity to experience the awesomeness that is Scouting! We will have activities like the High Ropes course at Klaus, backpacking the Yellow River State Forest, rock climbing at Backbone State Park, and paddling down the Turkey River! If you want to get involved as a participant or trip leader, please contact the Council Service Center for more information. The schedule of events will be coming soon!

Friends of Scouting Update The Friends of Scouting Campaign is an opportunity for Scouting families, volunteers, and community organizations to support the local Scouting program. All donations go to our local Scouts for events like Klondike Derbies/Polar Fun Day, Spring & Fall Camporees, District Pinewood Derbies, and especially help to lower the cost of all our camp sessions at Camp C.S. Klaus. Currently, we have raised 40% of our district goal of $26,000. If your unit has not had a presentation, please give the Council Service Center a call to schedule one. FOS helps to greatly lower the cost of the program for families. Please consider a pledge to help build the integrity of your community by supporting Scouting.

District ExecutiveDave Langlois

563.556.4343847.812.0438 (cell)

dave.langlois@scouting.org District Chairman

Tom Sinclair(563) 880-0193

thomas_l_sinclair@nps.govDistrict Commissioner

Jeremy Smerud(515) 490-9630

jdsmerud@gmail.com

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Congrats to New Packs!...Even Sea Scouts!Ahoy Matey! The Dellaykee District is excited to announce the Gustav American Legion of Lansing, Iowa will sponsor a Pack, Troop, Venture Crew, and the Council’s first Sea Scout Ship. The helm will be taken under the watchful eye of the Dellaykee District Commissioner, Jeremy Smerud.

Garnavillo is also pleased to announce a new Cub Scout Pack, Pack 49. The new pack is offering a few summer activities and participating in Camp dates at Klaus. The new pack is of course looking for more interested youth and a Cubmaster. Anyone interested in learning more about the pack are encouraged to call Bruce O’hearn for more details.

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REMINDERS

LEARNING FOR LIFE

Dubuque Fighting Saints Will Host Fall Exploring PostThe Exploring Program is proud to announce a Sports Marketing Post with the Dubuque Fighting Saints for the fall/winter 2013 season. The schedule for this post will be released later in the summer once their 2013 game schedule is known. Students will have the opportunity to learn from the Fighting Saints marketing team at the Mystique Community Ice Center, even attending a few games to see the business principles in action. Again, the schedule will be released in late summer.

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Exploring is for all students

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Exploring ExecutiveLaura Cornelis

563.556.4343309.798.4460 (cell)

laura.cornelis@scouting.orgDistrict Chair

Michele Malone(563) 589-2494

Michele.Malone@Finley Hospital.org

District CommissionerJoan Steve

(563) 585-6614joan.steve@prudential.com

Exploring is always looking for new businesses to participate and begin a program. All it takes is four adult leaders to register to oversee the program for a handful of evenings. We set the meetings accourding to your schedule. Whether you work for a major cooperation or own a small business, you have knowledge to share. And there are plenty of students eager to learn. We are still currently looking for a couple new posts for summer, preferably a a business area that could take advantage of the lovely summer weather. Photography or conservation would be great! Contact Laura at the Scout Office if you are interested.

Students and post leader Dan Neebel pose at IBM for the final meeting of the Loras Computer Science Program.

TRADING POST

563-556-43431-800-866-2721

dee.heim@scouting.org

MON-FRI9AM-5PMphone & email ordersare always welcomed!

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Great Gifts for Father’s Day!

TrekTek™ Tees are breathable, ultra-light 100% polyester for streamlined comfort. They have advanced antimicrobial technology that inhibits odor-causing bacteria. The tees come in khaki, olive and black. Please place your order by phone to Dee.

Why not thank your Scout dad for all he has done repeatedly throughout the year with a perfect Father’s Day card. The front features a snapshot of Scouting activites and “Thanks Dad,” while the inside of the card celebrates his unique contribution in verse. $2.99 each.

***Mother’s Thank you Cards are also available for $2.99 each.

Many Scout dads proudly show me their official Scout knife they’ve had since their youth. These good looking and highly functional knives have a derlin handle, flat head and Phillips screwdriver, stainless steel blade and can & bottle opener. Pick up one for Father’s Day and one for your Scout to cherish and someday show his own son. $19.99 each.

Trading Post Will be Closed for Renovations June 3-7

We will be updating our council trading post with new fixtures and carpet during the week of June 3-7. Please plan to pick up your uniforms, awards and camping items before that week. The new fixtures will enable the council trading post to carry a larger variety of clothing, gift items, literature and much more. We are very excited about the updates and hope to have an open house once everything is in place. Watch the newsletter for the date and time of our open house! If you are in dire need of supplies, please call ahead and we will do everything we can to locate the items and have them ready when you arrive. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Many Thanks to DRA for Grant Gift to Lake Facilities!The Northeast Iowa Council would very much like to thank the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) for their $15,000 grant gift towards aquatic improvements for the lake front at Camp C.S. Klaus. It is so great to see the entire community rally around Camp C. S. Klaus. The DRA has been very kind to the Northeast Iowa Council in the past, and we very much appreaciate their continued support. Your donation will help future Scouters for many years to come!

OA Pancake Breakfast a Great Success Again This Year!For many years, the Timmeu Lodge Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast has been a tradition for Scouts, Scouters, and friends of Scouting. This year, the Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast was held on May 12, 2013, at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque. Although it was a brisk and breezy morning, many still made the trip to the park to enjoy our renowned Mickey Mouse pancakes with all the fixin's. The LEC would like to thank all who sup-ported us this year on Mother's Day.

YIS, Brian Decker, Lodge Chief