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2013Boy Scouts of America
Vol. 11Issue 5
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The Official Newsletter of the Northeast Iowa Council
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Happy Holidays!
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 KEY 3Dear Scouters,
It is hard for us to believe that as you read this newsletter, our lake project is close to completion. At this time last year our volunteers were working hard on getting the lake drained. This project truly has been a difficult one for all involved. We have had a series of ups, downs, highs, and lows. Three months ago we were questioning whether or not we could actually dig this year. Now this week we added 14,000 fish to the new water. On November 9, 2013, we added fish habitat structures to improve the quality of fishing at Camp Klaus along with finishing our new docks. This officially ended the project. It is now time to look towards the future for Camp Klaus! The future looks bright, and we want you to be a part of it by registering your unit to attend a week of summer camp or a Cub Scout Camping session. Our program team is looking at many new and exciting upgrades to camp to ensure a fun & exciting resident camp experience. Thanks to all who were involved in our lake project! There are too many to list here, but you know who you are. We are planning a lake rededication ceremony for early summer to officially thank everyone. We have fantastic volunteers that have racked up thousands of hours making this project happen. We had raised over $579,550 for the project, which is the largest amount ever raised in our Council’s history for a maintenance project. Those of you who have been able to financially contribute to the campaign, we thank you. We were amazed at the amount of money that we were able to raise for the Munter Match. We ended up raising $73,285 towards the $50,000 match. We are blessed by the generosity of the Scouting Community in the Northeast Iowa Council. Your support will impact the lives of many thousands of Scouts that come to Sum-mer Camp each year. We wish you a blessed Holiday Season, and thank you all for your past and continued service to the Northeast Iowa Council.
Sincerely,
Dave Wagner-Council PresidentRick Leute-Council CommissionerScott Seibert-Scout Executive/CEO
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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NEW EAGLE SCOUTS
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AdamHancock 91T
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HunterHass 25T
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KyleBegle 94T
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McKadeBockenstedt 24T
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Deere Volunteer LuncheonAll employees of John Deere who are
Scout Volunteers are invited to attend a special Boy Scouts of America
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!
John Deere would like to thank and recognize your time and efforts with the youth of our community. This includes
both wage and salaried employees.
Please join us on November 22, 2013, 12:00-1:00 p.m.Held at John Deere Dubuque Works
RSVP to Andrew Loopat 563-589-6462
Merit Badge University Mark your calendars! Merit Badge University will be held on
January 18, 2014 at St. Joseph's School in Earlville, Iowa. Merit badges being offered are:
- Citizen in the Community- Citizen in the Nation- Citizen in the World
- Communications- Auto Mechanics
- Electronics- First Aid
Adult Leader Training will also be offered. More details will be announced on the Council website as the event draws near.
Please stay tuned for more details.Questions?
Contact Craig Carton, Scoutmaster Troop #39
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The NEIC Catholic Committee on Scouting hosts fall activities for Cub Scouts
Join us for the day on November 16th, 2013 at Resurrection Catholic School located at 4300 Asbury Road in
Dubuque, Iowa. The days activities are for Catholic Cub Scouts in grades 1st-5th. Cub Scouts & their parent partner will work
together on the Light of Christ Program if they have not yet received the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Cub Scouts that have received this sacrament will work with their parent partner
on the Parvuli Dei Program. Our day together will begin at 9 a.m. Check-in will begin at
8:30 a.m. We will finish right before 4 p.m. Mass, giving Scouts the option to attend Mass at Resurrection as a group.
Coffee & doughnuts will be served during the check-in time and lunch will also be provided.
Please bring your Cub Scout shirt, program book, pens/pencils, and a few sheets of paper/notebook. Please be conscious of the
weather, as Scouts will do some activities outside if it is nice. Please dress accordingly (coat/jacket, hats, gloves, etc).
Cost for food and supplies is $7.00 per person. Please enter on the Southwest side of the school, door #2.
Please register for this event by November 12th, 2013. Contact the NEIC at (563) 556-4343. Registration can be mailed
to the NEIC, P.O. Box 732, Dubuque, IA 52004.
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Popcorn Distribution
Dubuque District Roundtable & Charter Representative Training
Dubuque District Lock-InCamp Klaus Workday
Advancement Seminar
Dellaykee District Roundtable
Council Executive Board Meeting
Scoutmaster Specifics Training and Techniques for Scouting TrainingCatholic Committee on Scouting Cub Scout Activity Day
Dubuque District Committee Mtg.
UNI Scout Night!
Popcorn Payment Due
Happy Thanksgiving! Council Service Center closed 11/28-29
Dellaykee District Roundtable
Dubuque District Roundtable Volunteer Recognition Night
Scout Night with the Fighting Saints!
Dubuque District Committee Mtg.
Happy Holidays! Council Service Center closed for the holidays and inventory, 12/24/13-1/1/2014
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Scout Night the Panthers!On November 23rd, the UNI Panthers will have their first ever Scout Night!!!
This is your unit’s chance to attend a big-time FCS Football game & cheer
on the #5 Panthers as they face off with Western Illinois.
Scouts also have the option to spend the night in the
UNI-Dome!!Watch movies on the big screen, have snacks, get a patch, and participate in activities hosted by UNI.
Contact the Council for more information.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
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The Council would like to recognize our current District Chairman for Dubuque, Rob Reinert. Rob was nominated to the position earlier this year and has already shown great dedication. He has been an especially great resource & district partner for our new District Executive, Peter Supple. Raised in Dubuque, Rob started his Scouting experience with Resurrection, Troop 91. He achieved his Eagle Scout in 1980 and is an Order of the Arrow member. Rob also currently serves as an assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 91.Community involvement is important to Rob. He is a past board member, past president of Dubuque’s Noon Optimist Club, and is the immediate past president of NAIFA –Dubuque, the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors. He is also currently on the NICC Advisory Board. Rob says, “There is no greater need than now to have the youth in our communities involved in programs & events that further develop their people and leadership skills in a positive and supporting manner.”Rob’s biggest influence to Scouting goes back to the days of his youth. “I remember my Cub Scout leader, Mrs. Drish. We always seemed to be doing some different activity, craft, or field trip during our meetings. Along with having fun, there was a plan for advancements and getting that next bead or patch.”
Popcorn Top SellersThank you to all of our units who participated in this year’s popcorn sales. Our council sold $516,307 worth of retail popcorn, which is the second largest sale in our council’s history! With your hard work & dedication to
the popcorn sale, our units will have more funds available to put on fantastic programs for Scouts of the NEIC.
Scout Night with the Fighting Saints!
Our annual Scout Night with the Dubuque Fighting Saints will be December 7, 2013. Tickets are $25 and include: game ticket, dinner voucher, patch, open skate voucher, Saints bag, autograph session, & locker room tour. Game only tickets are $9.00. Let’s continue the tradition of the NEIC being the largest group night for the Saints! Contact the Council for more information.
TOP SELLING PACKSPack 60-$23,782 (Dubuque District)
Pack 64-$31,646 (Dellayakee District)
Winner’s Circle Prize Program ($2,000 Sellers): 35
Super Saturday Top SellerJoshua R-Pack 20 ($2,278)
TOP SELLING TROOPSTroop 94-$15,318 (Dubuque District)Troop 34-$14,832 (Dubuque District)
iPad Mini Drawing WinnersRyan K-Pack 91Cole K-Pack 53
Maguire M-Pack 19 (Top Online Seller)
HELP CAMP KLAUS
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We’re almost there!We have raised
$570,559.69!
DEEPDEERE
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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:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Telephone:
Email:
Donor Signature:
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
Select a Contribution Level
Select a Payment Type
We’re almost there!$20, 449.31 to go!
Lake John Deere at Camp C.S. Klaushas just about filled in!
We need some mighty big shovelsand some mighty big dollars to
move all that silt.
Reminders:The Cub Scout Fun Night
& Boy Scout Lock-In is this Saturday, November 9th!
Enjoy games, movies, archery, food, & more at the Boys & Girls Club.
Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. for Cub Scouts. Boy Scout check-in begins at 9:30 p.m.
DUBUQUE DISTRICT UPDATE
District ExecutivePeter Supple
District ChairmanRob Reinert(563) 543-0006
[email protected] Commissioner
Kurt Lange(815) 990-6071
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Membership Reminder!By now most packs have completed their fall recruitment event for new boys to join. New applications are still coming into the office, however I know some packs are still looking for ways to raise their numbers. October & November are typically big months for follow-up recruiting. Packs are encouraged to hold stand-alone recruiting events or invite new boys and their parents to pack meetings, Halloween parties and other District events, such as the Family Fun Night at the Boys & Girls Club.
If you are a den leader & your den does not have at least 8 boys, please continue to work hard on recruiting to fill the den! All den leaders should encourage their boys to invite friends to a future den meeting & sign them up.
Cubmasters, if you have any applications, please turn them in! We would like to have all the boys registered before the re-chartering process begins.
Anyone can find a pack or troop near them by visiting www.beascout.org
Camporee Recap!It was a beautiful weekend full of Scouting activities at the Bellevue Horseman’s Club on October 11-13th. Both Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts were out enjoying the camporee activities and beautiful weather. Scouts were able to participate in the “Wild West” fire starting, blacksmith, belt making, lassoing, chili supper, & many more activities, which earned them their horseman merit badge. Over 130 Scouts and 75 adults were in attendance. We would like to thank Kevin Davis, Carol Ellerbach, Troop 86, and the rest of the leaders & volunteers for all their support & efforts in running such a great event!
DELLAYKEE DISTRICT UPDATE
District ExecutiveDave Langlois
563.556.4343847.812.0438 (cell)
[email protected] District Chairman
Tom Sinclair(563) 880-0193
[email protected] Commissioner
Jeremy Smerud(515) 490-9630
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Like NEIC, Dellaykee District on Facebook
today to receive news updates 24/7
& talk with fellow Scouters!!
Roundtable UpdateThe District Committee & Commissioning staff has proposed to move Roundtable to new locations in the coming months. The hope is that by moving Roundtable, we will be able to encourage more participation. Many individuals would like to attend, but cannot because of the long drive. This will also expose those who consistently make it to meetings to new communities, friends, and places in our district.
Roundtable Locations: November: Monona (On November 12th, due to Election Day)December: TBD
Dellaykee District Venture Program! The Dellaykee District is excited to announce the formation of a new high-adventure program. The goals of this program are to: - Highlight the fun & exciting outdoor activities in our Council - Give older Boy Scouts more opportunities to explore outside their troop, try new things, and meet more local Scouts - Give older girls the opportunity to have fun with their Boy Scout friends and siblings - Promote the BSA’s Venturing program within Scouts - Help promote the Scouting program in general, as Scouts are encouraged to invite friends on fun adventures
Would you like to spend the day on the high ropes course at Camp Klaus? Learn how to cross country ski and snowshoe? Rock climb at Backbone State Park? Backpacking local trails, or participating in a geocaching event? Then this program is for you! The Dellaykee District Venturing program is for ALL youth: girls, boys, and current Scouts over the age of 14. A sign-up sheet for the events will be out soon, you can sign-up for as many events as you want!
Welcome New Scouts!Together our efforts have brought in 84 new Cub Scouts! Congratulations, that is 80% of our fall recruitment goal!!! But recruitment is not over yet. Please let me know how I can continue to help your pack bring the fun of Cub Scouts to as many boys in your community as possible. And remember recruitment is not an annual event! We should be thinking about and welcoming new Scouts into our units all year round.
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
Great Opportunities are Waiting for You!It has been a very busy fall experiencing the bulk of the Exploring Programs for the first time, but we are having a great year! We had a record number of Nursing participants with our program through Mercy & NICC, Peosta Campus. We had 45 students write essays for a chance to be selected for John Deere’s Engineering & Technology Program. Together with Dubuque Area Labor Management & NICC, we hosted two career days for nearly 1000 local 8th graders. We have three Loras interns helping with our Juvenile Diversion Program and Scoutreach programs at Fulton, Prescott, and the Boys & Girls Club...and we are not done yet! Catfish Charlie’s has just signed on for another year of their Culinary Exploring Program & the Dubuque Fighting Saints have decided their schedule. Please take a look at our upcoming learning opportunities below and remind your older Scouts about them.
Exploring invites students to Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades hosted by NICC, PeostaTheir next meeting is Thursday, November 7th, 2013 from 6–9:00 p.m. The NICC Peosta Campus is located at 10250 Sundown Road, Peosta, Iowa.
The Auto Technician Post hosted by Dubuque Auto Plaza is still accepting students!Students get a T-shirt and a tool box, in which they can start collecting tools from each lesson. Next meeting is Monday, November 11th, 2013 from 6-7:00 p.m. Dubuque Auto Plaza BMW-Nissan-Hyundai is located at 600 Century Dr. in Dubuque, Iowa.
Law Enforcement with the Dubuque Police Department is still accepting students!Their next meeting is Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 from 6:00-8:15 p.m. This meeting will focus on the Use of Force Policy & Procedures, as well as defensive tactics. The Dubuque Police Department is located at 770 Iowa St. in Dubuque, Iowa.
The Cosmetology Exploring Program with Capri College is still accepting students!Their next meeting is Thursday, November 21st, from 4:45-6:00 p.m.Meetings will continue once a month through March. Capri College is located at 395 Main St. in Dubuque, Iowa. Capri will provide one scholarship to an active Explorer to attend Capri College!
TRADING POST
563-556-43431-800-866-2721
MON-FRI9AM-5PMphone & email ordersare always welcomed!
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NEW CUB SCOUT ANDBOY SCOUT NUTCRACKERSThis is the first-ever Cub Scout Holiday Nutcracker. Don’t miss out on this 10” high, beautifully colored, nutcracker honoring the “Good Turn” with the Cub Scout carrying a brown bag with “Scouting for Food” lettering on the bag. $14.99
The Boy Scout Nutcracker is a limited quantity-produced one time only, so don’t delay if you really want this item. This is a BSA exclusive design honoring the 2013 National Jamboree. The Boy Scout features a BS Jamboree cap, neckerchief and emblem. If your Scout was part of the Jamboree in 2013, you will definitely want to put this away for Christmas giving. $16.99 NEW Addition to
the Lighted ScoutingVillage Collection!
Whether you’re adding to your Scout Camp Village or starting
your collection this year, no Scouting village would be complete without this iconic BSA® element.
Porcelain replica of a BSA wall tent. Includes a 3' UL power cord
& a C7 bulb that creates a soft glow inside the tent. Measures 7"
long x 7" wide x 8" high. Quantities are limited. $14.99
National Supply has advised us that the three Village pieces from
last year (Trading Post, Camp Office & Chapel) are sold out and will not be available this calendar
year. So don’t miss out on the tent!
Village AccessoriesRowboat & Campfire Figures
include Scouts around fire and a Scout pulling boat ashore.
Set of two for $5.99
Fence & Firewood Figures include Scouts on fence and leader cutting
firewood. Set of two for $5.99
Bridge - $5.99
QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED!!!Holiday items are in stock now at the NEIC Trading Post!
Holiday OrnamentsGreat Holiday gift for leaders! This two sided snow globe ornament has Season’s Greetings BSA on one side & a camping design with 2013 on the opposite side. $6.00 each
2013 “Snow Scout” ornament has a bell in his belly & is 4”H. $9.99
In Memory of Haynes HarbaughJames & Catherine Langridge
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 732, Dubuque, IA 52004-0732
As you consider your charitable gifts between now & the end of the year, remember that gifts made to the Northeast Iowa Council now can generate income tax deductions that could help reduce your tax bill for 2013.