N O R’ E A S T E R June/July 2011 Volume 9, Issue 4 Bi-Monthly

Council President Paul Lewis

Council Commissioner Mark Kilgore

Scout Executive

Scott Seibert

PHILMONT 2012

The Northeast Iowa Council will be sending a council contingent to Philmont in 2012. The contingent will be leaving July 21 and returning August 6. We currently have nine spots available: 7 youth, 2 adults. The registration fee for 2012 contingent is $100 and must be received, with the Philmont application, by June 10th. If it is not received by this date you will not be eligible for participation in this event. There will also be two pre-qualification hikes that are TBD. One coming this Fall and one next Spring. At least one of these hikes must be completed in order to go to Philmont. Applications are available on our website www.scoutsiowa.org or at the Council Service Center. Don’t delay—time is running out to sign up for this awesome high adventure experience.

 

Scott Seibert, Scout Executive is pleased to announce that Bill Strauss has been selected to serve as the Northeast Iowa Council’s 2013 National Jamboree Contingent Advisor. Strauss was selected by the Scout Executive, Council President, Paul Lewis, and VP Program, Kevin Eipperle. Bill will be in charge of recruiting, training, and motivating a volunteer committee to give leadership to our Council Contingent that will consist of one Troop (36 Scouts, and 4 Leaders). Bill is no stranger to the National Jamboree as he went as a youth in 1981, and his son Ryan attended the 2010 National Jamboree. Bill is a longtime Scouter and supporter of the Northeast Iowa Council where he has served as a volunteer in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Exploring, District Committee, and most recently serving as the Dubuque District Commissioner.

Please congratulate Bill for his commitment to Scouting and serving as Contingent Chair for the 2013 National Jamboree. If you would like more information about the 2013 National Jamboree please email Scott Seibert at scott.seibert@scouting.org.

2013 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE ADVISOR

Scott Seibert Scout Executive

scott.seibert@scouting.org

Paul Lewis Council President

P29lewis@mchsi.com

Mark Kilgore Council Commissioner m.kilgore@mchsi.com

Council Key-3

Greetings Scouters, Summer is upon us and we hope you are as excited as us about the upcoming camping season! We have a great program planned again at Camp Klaus, and we are confident that you and your Scouts will make memories that will last a lifetime! Also please make sure that all of your Cub Scouts are getting to a Day Camp, Resident Camp, or Webelos Camp. Our staff and volunteers have been working hard to ensure that your Cub Scouts have a great time! If your Scouts are not registered for one of our camps you are not delivering the Scouting promise to your Scouts. If you need to get registered please check out www.scoutsiowa.org or call (563)556-4343. If you haven’t noticed, we are working on our web presence through our newly designed website, Facebook page, and Twitter page. Be sure to “LIKE” and “FOLLOW” the Northeast Iowa Council (BSANEIC) on your Facebook and Twitter accounts. Also be looking soon for a new eNewsletter to keep you current with all of the Scout happenings in the Council.

Yours in Scouting,  

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

In Memory of Kenneth J. “Dutch” Nauman

Dick & Arlene Elliott

In Memory of John Burds

Terry & Kay O’Toole

In Memory of Francis J. Kipper Dick & Arlene Elliott

NOTICE TO ALL UNITS! Units are not allowed to charge items at St. Stephens Food Bank under the Boy Scout account. We have received overdue bills charged by units to the Boy Scout account. We have notified St. Stephen’s Food Bank to restrict our account to council staff members only.

NEW EAGLE SCOUTS

Jack Delaney—Troop 11 Abe Schlichtmann—Troop 94 Jonathan Aperans—Troop 47 Luke Schulte—Troop 64

High Adventure Scholarship in Memory of John Seier Awarded! John Seier passed away in 2009 from injuries received in a vehicle accident on the way to a Scouting event. The Floor Show Furniture and Flooring of Dubuque granted 2 Scholarships of $250 each to two youth from our council to help offset fees for their High Adventure experience this summer. This year the recipients are Tyler Runde Troop 48, and Cody Huseman from Troop 69.

SCOUT PARENTS ON CHARTER Want all your Scout’s parents listed on your unit charter? You can by having every parent fill out an adult application with a position code PS (Scout Parent) or by checking the box on the bottom portion on a youth application There is no fee and no background check will be done on these applications. Background check are only done on applications with paid positions.

2013 NATIONAL JAMBOREE

HIGHLIGHTS

CREATE WORLD JAMBOREE-STYLE SCOUTING NEIGHBORHOODS • Smaller camping footprint (1,000 acres) than Fort A.P. Hill (5,000 acres). • Maximum distance to arena from any subcamp will be 1.5 miles. • Twenty subcamps organized into five villages. • Much smaller subcamp staff. • Troops will be assigned to subcamps in a manner that promotes the highest level of interaction. • One subcamp will be dedicated to Venturers. • Almost all adult staff will be housed and fed in the adult camp (6,000 to 7,000). • Walking will be the mode of transportation. Personal vehicles will not be allowed in the jamboree footprint. BUILD FLEXIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT BOTH THE JAMBOREE AND THE SUMMIT YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS • Permanent camp sites with bathroom facilities. • Underground electricity and fiber optic cables for the entire site. • The first jamboree at The Summit will have more temporary facilities than the future jamborees. • The Summit Center will be designed to function as the visitor experience area. EMBRACE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY IN THE JAMBOREE OPERATION MODEL • Jamboree will utilize technology at every possible level from the submission of applications through the duration of the

event. • BSA technology will become part of the jamboree “magic”. EMPLOY A SEAMLESS LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY OPERATION • Jamboree will provide all troop equipment—tents, cooking equipment, etc. • Participants will only bring a duffel (jamboree will supply), sleeping bag, and personal gear. • Food will be pre-packed by troops, with cooking designed for troops rather than patrols. • Commissary will be offsite, with troop food delivered to villages. • Lunches will be issued with breakfast in the morning so that participants will have them wherever they are. DELIVER A WORLD-CLASS PROGRAM—CONSTANTLY ON THE MOVE • Programs will be more diverse, more intense, and have a higher energy level than previous jamborees. • Jamborees will engage participants on a more intense program level in areas of interest to them. • Program will be available from daylight to dark. • Day of Giving Back • New Jamboree Trek program. • Merit badges connected to program areas rather than a “merit badge midway”. • Area shows designed to entertain and inspire youth members.

The Jamboree—July 15-July 24, 2013

CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

CUB SCOUT OVERNIGHT

We still have openings in both of our Cub Overnights. This two-day adventure includes an overnight experience for Scouts and their parent(s) or guardians. This session is open to boys going into the 1st through 5th grade. DATES: June 25-26 (only a few spaces open) or July 16-17 CHECK IN: Cub Scouts and adults should arrive at

Camp Klaus by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. CHECK-OUT: Everyone will check out at 9:00 a.m.

on Sunday. FEES: $70 Per Cub Scout and one adult partner.

Mark your calendars for the 2011 Camp C.S. Klaus Reunion July 29-31st. All former staff members, their families, and friends of Camp Klaus are encouraged to attend. This will be a weekend to catch up with old friends and make some new memories. The cost of the weekend is only $20 per person and includes a cracker barrel on Friday night, Saturday’s steak fry, and a reunion souvenir. Additional meals are available in the dining hall. All attendees are invited to stay in campsites. For more information, or to register. Visit www.friendsofklaus.org or contact Bob Richards at bob@basswoodbob.com or 563-552-7056.

2011 CAMP KLAUS REUNION

CUB RESIDENT CAMP Cub Resident Camp is a three-day, two-night adventure for Scouts going into 2nd through 5th grade. It’s not to late to sign up and enjoy a great camping experience. 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. DATE: July 23-25 CHECK-IN: Cub Scouts and adults should arrive

at Camp Klaus by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. CHECK-OUT: Everyone will check out at 1:00

p.m. on Monday. FEES: $85 per Cub Scout $35 per Adult Partner

CHECK-IN AT CAMP KLAUS

Please remind your Scouts to arrive at Camp Klaus in their Class A uniforms We want them in full Class A when they check in so we can do pictures. They will then go to all the stations, including swim checks. We encourage leaders to have their Scouts bring their swimming gear with so they can change into it at the lakefront,

DUBUQUE DISTRICT District Chairman—Deb Siegworth (563) 589‐2026; dsiegworth@dubuquebank.com 

District Commissioner—Bill Strauss (319) 573‐4195; ws8323@att.com District Executive—Dave Langlois (563) 556‐4343; dave.langlois@scouting.org 

DISTRICT CALENDAR  Fall Program Kick-off  Thursday, June 2, 2011  Holy Trinity Luther Church 1755 Delhi St   Attention all Scout leaders and Scouters!   We are excited to announce that our next roundtable will be our annual district program kick off!  Are you prepared for another great year in Scouting?   Do you know who your Popcorn Kernel will be  this fall?  Do your leaders have all the training they need to  provide  the  best  Scouting  program  possible  for your  unit?    Is  your  unit  on  the  “Journey  to Excellence?”  Is  your  Cub  Scout  pack  ready  for  the throngs of young charges waiting  to  join  in with all the fun of Cub Scouting this fall?  At this very special roundtable  session  we  will  help  prepare  you  and your unit for success!   There will be prizes, good food, and great company!!   If you have not already planned out your year,  below are just a few topics we’ll be covering, and you should be thinking about:   • Popcorn sales • Fall Membership Roundup  • Participating  in  the  Friends  of  Scouting 

Campaign  • Serving the community in Scouting for Food • Participating  in  all  the  awesome  District 

activities and events   Remember “Be Prepared,” it’s not just our motto, but our way of life!   

June   2 ...................... Roundtable/Program Kickoff!!!   3‐5  ........ Order of the Arrow Spring Fellowship   17‐19......................... Webelos Weekend Camp   19‐25.......................... Boy Scout Camp Week 1   25‐26................... Cub Scout Overnight Camp 1    26‐July 2 ………...……... Boy Scout Camp Week 2 July   4 .................. Independence Day– Office Closed   8 ........................................ Dubuque Day Camp   10‐16.......................... Boy Scout Camp Week 3    16‐17 ………………………….Cub Scout Overnight 2    17‐23.......................... Boy Scout Camp Week 4    23‐25........................ Cub Scout Resident Camp    29‐ 31 ................................ Camp Staff Reunion August     4 ........................ Dubuque District Roundtable   19‐21.......... Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship   24 ........................... School Recruitment Begins    31 ......................... District Committee Meeting 

Keep an eye out for these  exciting Council events...  Cub Scout Day Camp  July 8th  at  Sundown Ski Resort  Registration 8:30 am, events 9:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm Open to all registered Dubuque District Cub Scouts.  Must register as a unit.  OA Spring Fellowship    June 3‐5, 2011 at Camp C.S. Klaus  Open to all dues paid Order of the Arrow Members 

DUBUQUE DISTRICT (cont.) DUBUQUE DISTRICT (cont.) 

 

News from the Lodge Order of the Arrow Spring Fellowship 

June 3‐5, 2011 

The Order of the Arrow Spring Fellowship is just  around  the  corner!    The  Fellowship weekend  will  be  held  at  Camp  C.S.  Klaus starting  Friday,  June  3.  Check‐in  will  be from  5:00 – 7:00  pm.  The  Lodge  Executive Committee  is  scheduled  to  meet  promptly at 7:30 pm after check‐in. 

All Current members are welcome to attend, so  please  have  your  dues  paid  prior  to  the event!  The  cost  of  the  weekend  is  $35 for Ordeals,  $22 for Brotherhood  candidates, and  $6  for attending members.    Call  the Council Service Center at (563)‐556‐4343 to get signed up for the weekend! 

Please be prepared  for  the  elements, as we’ll be busy with work projects outside all week­end! 

  Are  you  looking  to  provide  the  lodge with your  leadership over  the weekend?   We are still looking for Elongamats and Nimats, two vital roles important in facilitating a success‐ful  weekend.  Contact  the  Council  Service Center if you are interested. 

 

    

Spring Camporee The  Dubuque District Spring Camporee was  held  on May 13‐15  at  Clark Wolff’s  property  in  East  Dubuque.   Many great pioneering projects were conspired and erected.    Enjoy a few pics from the weekend!   

 

  

Save the Date!  The Dubuque District Fall Camporee will be out at Bankston Park on 9/30 ‐10/2.  

Pancake Breakfast Success!   To  all  our  fellow  Arrowman,  thank  you  for  your  cheerful service at this year’s Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast.   Good  weather  brought  good  fortune  at  Eagle  Point  Park. The sun and blue skies fueled what seemed to be an unend‐ing line of families waiting for tasty cakes.  A special thank you goes out  to Aaron Seier and  the members of  the Pan‐cake Committee.  Their hard work and preparation lead to a  very  successful  outcome…  Timmeu  Lodge  raised  over $7,000 dollars, valued monies which the Lodge uses to pro‐mote service and camping within our Council.     

The Scouting for Food patches are finally in… if you ordered some for your unit and have not already picked them up, please do at the Council

Service Center.

LEARNING FOR LIFE DIVISION Colin Earl, Exploring Executive

(563)556-4343—colin.earl@scouting.org Joey Anderson—District Chair

Now is the time to get outside and get some use out of your digital camera! Joy Grutz, owner of Joy of Photog-raphy, invites students

ages 14-20 to join her during the month of June and July for the Photography Exploring Program. During this program, you will meet Joy and other professionals in the photography field to learn how to take better pictures, how to better use your digital camera, and how to do some digital editing once you’ve taken those great photos.

Drive a Scout to Camp! Monday, July 18 the Northeast Iowa Council will be hosting the Golf Classic at Thunder Hills Country Club. The annual golf event helps underwrite the cost for hundred of area boys to attend Boy Scout summer camp at Camp C.S. Klaus. Your organization and friends can help by organizing a foursome to play in the event. Otherwise, sponsor a hole which will promote your organization or business. You can even donate prizes which help with the auction and raffle following the dinner. We look forward to seeing you there. Contact Colin Earl 563-556-4343 or colin.earl@scouting.org to get signed up!

Photography Exploring Program Begins Wednesday, June 22

Learning for Life (LFL) offers an amazing array of exceptional education programs for the youth in our community who may or may not be involved in the Scouting program. LFL can offer outdoor COPE program, leadership workshops, a character education curriculum, service project coordination, worksite visits, career fairs, and more. It is available to groups through schools, churches, or other youth organizations. There are programs available for any ages from kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are a few schools in the area that currently take advantage of this resource, as well as a few other youth serving organizations. To find out how your youth group or school can take part in this, contact Colin at (563) 556-4343.

Learning for Life Program

Scoutreach Day Camp was held Saturday, May 21 at Comiskey Park. Forty-five boys participated in a obstacle course, ultimate frisbee, leather craft, flag folding, and concluded with water balloon launching. Police officers from the Dubuque Police Department were on hand to give a bike safety presentation.

Scoutreach Day Camp

Scoutreach After School Program The Scoutreach After School Program had another successful year at Lincoln Elementary, Fulton Ele-mentary, The Boys & Girls Club, and The Multicul-tural Family Center. Special thanks to the organiza-tions and volunteers who helped with the program.

DELLAYKEE DISTRICT District Chairman—Dave Gaskill (563) 920‐8517  

District Commissioner—Jeremy Smerud (563) 490‐9630  District Executive—Dane Boudreau (563) 556‐4343; dane.boudreau@scouting.org 

DISTRICT CALENDAR

June   7…………...………..Roundtable & Program Kickoff   12‐18…………………………..……...Camp Staff Week   19……………….………….….Boy Scout Camp Begins   25‐26………………………………….….Cub Overnight 1    July   NO ROUNDTABLE   9........................................ Dellaykee Day Camp    16‐17.…………………………………...Cub Overnight 2   19 .........................District Committee Meeting   23‐25……………………………..Cub Resident Camp   31………………………..…...Woodbadge Orientation  August   2.................... Membership Kickoff/Roundtable   16………………...……...District Committee Meeting 

Philmont 2011

Are you interested in going to Philmont this summer? Garnavillo  Troop  53  and  Lansing  Troop  47  have  organized  a  contingent  to  go  to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The 12 day backpacking trek is from the 28th of July  to  the  9th  of  August  this  summer.  The  cost  of  transportation  is  provided.  A  15 passenger van will be used for the two day trip to Philmont and back. The 2011 Philmont crew will be made up of Scouts and Scouters  from Dubuque, Elkader, Garnavillo, and Lansing Troops. The Troops have been kind enough to cover part of the cost therefore the trip is going to be at an extremely low price of $300. This is a once in a lifetime offer for Philmont!  To join in on this great adventure please call Arthur Walter Moellering at 563‐964‐2792 or Jeremy Smerud 563‐538‐9208. 

Upcoming Roundtables

June 7th— Program Kickoff: We will be having a cookout and weather permitting Roundtable will be outside. We will be going through the Calendar to look ahead to next year. July— No Roundtable August 2nd — Pack representatives will be meeting at Johnson’s Supper Club for membership preparation and training. Normal Roundtable will be held as well for those who will not be attending the membership dinner.

DELLAYKEE DISTRICT (cont.) Spring Camporee Wrap

It was an eventful and successful Spring camporee this year as over 70 Scouts received the Aviation Merit Badge. For the better part of Saturday, Scouts spent the day at Manchester Airport. They had the opportu-nity to learn about aviation and what it takes to achieve a career in aviation. Scouts also had the opportunity to view the instructors fly and some Scouts even earned a free flight later in the year. We would like to thank again all of the pilots that helped teach the young men in the district about aviation! The district also owes a big thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success, especially, Dave Cabalka and Chris Zehr who took the reigns and set up this great, unique event. Well done!

For more pictures and commentary on the Spring Camporee please visit the Dellaykee District on Facebook at Dellaykee District, BSA.

TRADING POST 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

Father’s Day Discount 10% OFF ITEMS PURCHASED FOR FOR FATHER’S DAY GIFT GIVING

Valid only at the Northeast Iowa Council Trading Post, 10601 Military Rd., Dubuque. Not valid on previous sales.

Expires June 19, 2011 May not be used in conjunction with any other coupon. Excludes awards!

Original coupon must be relinquished at time of purchase.

NEW T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! This is a great class B uniform shirt. This t-shirt features Boy Scouts of America 1910 printed with fleur-de-lis on the

front. The shirt is charcoal gray, 100% ringspun cotton and also has a small BSA logo at front left hem. Youth size large $14.99 Adult sizes $14.99. GREAT FATHER’S DAY GIFT Another popular short-sleeve T-shirt is the TREKTEK crewneck t-shirt. This shirt was a hot seller for Fathers Day last year. We carry the t-shirt in khaki and olive-green. Call Dee at 556-4343 to reserve this shirt, because sizes go fast.

SOCKS ARE WALKING OUT THE

DOOR

These great socks are designed to keep your feet cool and dry. The are official uniform socks that will complement your shorts and trousers. The active/sport design offers superior moisture management, wicking away perspiration for all day comfort. They are a blend of 39% CoolMax nylon, 40% nylon, and 21 Lycra® spandex. Reinforced heel and toe adds the comfort that lets you stand, walk and hike longer.

LEAK-PROOF CANTEENS FOR SUMMER HIKES AND ROAD TRIPS! Stay hydrated with one of these capable classic canteens. Each canteen holds 67.6 oz. (2L); includes leak-proof cap with a rugged canvas shoulder strap.

$5.99

$9.99 EACH

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Key West Troop 69 50 Year Reunion

Former Scouts and families are invited to partici-pate in the celebration to be held August 6, 2011 at 2 PM at Swiss Valley Park. For dinner and/or camping RSVP details please visit www.troop69keywest.org or contact Randy Mueller at rmueller@supweld.com or (563)588-9092.

Any adult 18 years of age or older who is currently registered in the Boy Scouts of America may attend Wood Badge at Camp C.S. Klaus if they have completed the specific leader training for their Scouting position. They also must have a complete and current BSA annual Health and Medical Record completed prior to the start of the course. The course dates are: Pre-Course meeting—Sunday, July 31 First Weekend—August 12, 13 and 14 (7:30 AM Friday thru 4:00 PM Sunday) Second Weekend—September 16, 17 and 18 (7:30 AM Friday thru 4:00 PM Sunday) Course Cost: $240 A minimum deposit of $50 is due with completed application. Balance is due by July 12, 2011. Scholarship funds are available—DO NOT let finances prevent you from taking this course! (See website for Wood Badge Scholarship Request Form) Questions? Contact Dave Fangman at 563-513-8840 or email DFangman@cesco.com. Additional information can be found at www.scoutsiowa.org

WOOD BADGE 2011