SEPT/OCTOBER, 2012 Volume 10, Issue 5 Bi-Monthly

Provided By:

Council President-Dave Wagner Council Commissioner-Rick Leute Scout Executive/CEO-Scott Seibert

Popcorn Kickoff Dinners

IT’S POPCORN TIME! If you have not already done so, please have your Unit Popcorn Kernel sign up for one of the popcorn dinners in September by call the Scout Service Center at 563-556-4343 or 1-800-866-2721. We are looking forward to another great popcorn season!

Lake Dredge for Lake John Deere Approved

On Monday August 27, 2012 a special E x e c u t i v e Board meeting was held at H e a r t l a n d

Financial to discuss our sediment issue for Lake John Deere at Camp C.S. Klaus. We are pleased to report that the Executive Board voted 25-0 in favor to dredge our lake. This means that the Board is 100% behind the fundraising and seeing this project through. Be sure to check www.scoutsiowa.org and our Council Facebook feed for more information in the coming weeks regarding the project.

September 18 Popcorn Kickoff South—Country Junction Supper Club, Dyersville 6:15 p.m.

September 20 Popcorn Kickoff North—Johnson’s Supper Club, Elkader 6:15 p.m. September 22 SUPER SATURDAY—POPCORN SALE BEGINS October 22 Popcorn & Prize Order Due to the Council November 3 Popcorn Distribution November 19 Payment due to the Council

IMPORTANT DATES

READ MORE INSIDE REGARDING THE PROJECT

Dave Wagner Rick Leute Scott Seibert Council President Council Commissioner Scout Executive/CEO

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Facebook.com/TimmeuLodge

Lake John Deere Dredge Project Support

Dear Scouters,

We are pleased to announce that the Executive Board on August 27, 2012 has approved the plan presented by the ad-hoc lake committee to dredge Lake John Deere pending funding. What does this mean to you? This means that we are in full swing of an internal fundraising campaign to raise $350,000 to get this monu-mental project completed. We could not be more excited to see this project through, as Lake John Deere is the focal point of Camp C.S. Klaus, and has such an impact for program at summer camp. This also means that we will need your help and support on this project. It will take persistence, sweat, and effort to raise

the necessary funds to complete the project. We are asking you to donate to our cause in two ways, personally and through our camp card program. We will be doing camp cards again in 2013 and are designating the funds raised to support the lake project. Many of you remember our land drive in 2002. We were blessed to have raised close to $250,000 in a very short amount of time. We are hoping to accomplish this again in our efforts for the lake. We are proud to say that our Council units raised over $16,500 already for the lake project with the sales of our camp cards. Any donations over $1,000 will be recognized on a permanent monument at camp celebrating the re-opening of Lake John Deere. If you are able to help in any way, please fill out the pledge form on page 5 of this newsletter and send into the Scout Service Center. We thank you for your help in our endeavor to reclaim Lake John Deere!

SUMMARY FROM LAKE COMMITTEE Our ad hoc, Save the Lake Committee began about two years ago as a group of Scouters interested in reclaiming the lake from accumulated sediment. The members of the committee consisted of Neil Sherman, Peter Arling, Mike Lambert, Paul Lewis, Aaron Seier, Brian Preston, Dave Wagner, Dan Paris, and Scott Seibert. We all realized that this project would be the biggest single project undertaken in the history of the Northeast Iowa Council, BSA. The source of the sediment is from the Brownfield Creek watershed which includes approximately 1.3 square of eroding drainage, as well as erosion from our own property. Brownfield Creek is one of only 36 Iowa creeks designated as an Outstanding Iowa Waters creek with re-populating trout habitat. When the lake and dam were designed by NRCS In 1978, they estimated the sedimentation rate was 2.14 acre-feet/year and the useful life was approximately 50 years. Over the past 33 years the sedimentation rate has averaged 2.5 acre-feet per year which is 14 % higher than the NRCS estimated rate. This equates to over 4,000 wet cubic yards/year which is over 300 twelve cubic yard dump trucks per year. We have lost nearly 1/3 of the original lake's surface area and nearly 50% of the designed water capacity. The designed "useful life" does not take into account the reduced quality of water activities and fishing. The sediment is affecting the aquatics program at summer camp by limiting the water activities offered and raising safety concerns. Additionally, less water capacity leads to higher water temperatures which lead to reduced fish habitat and species, as well as reducing useable surface area due to more prolific algae blooms. As a result of the work of many, we have determined the following factors which have led to the dredging plan. 1) The extent of the sedimentation, 2) Compliance with COE and IDNR permits and requirements, 3) Watershed development to slow and prevent sedimentation, 4) The pros/cons of all reasonably close potential disposal sites, 5) The means of transport (dry vs. wet dredging), 6) The means of lowering the lake level, 7) The means of maintaining water flow thru the lake, 8) Contractor solicitation (six in all), 9) Project timing, 10) The cost We have looked at every possible means of dredging, as well as every potential disposal site within a reasonable distance from camp in all directions. We have also looked at every possible disposal site within camp including below the dam, adjacent to the dam, and above the lake and found that disposing of the sediment in existing wetlands, existing floodplains and around an OWI stream would be difficult and costly to permit and in the end we would likely be prevented from re-depositing the sediment in these areas. We have looked extensively at the cost of different dredging methods and different disposal sites. We have reduced costs from well over 2 million dollars for wet dredging to $ 850,000 for digging and hauling. We are confident we have found the lowest achievable cost for dredging with the least impact to camp property.

Sediment filled site looking North to the dam.

This photo shows an outline of the original Lake John Deere in 1980. As you can see, we have lost nearly 1/3 our lake due to sediment fill.

This photo was taken looking North towards the dam.

Dredge Area

This exhibit represents the area that we will be dredging in order to re-claim Lake John Deere, and maximize program efforts for summer camp operations.

Sediment Disposal Site

This exhibit represents where the sediment from the lake will be placed.

COPE COURSE

Payment Options ____ Check Enclosed

____ Credit Card CC#_______________________________/Exp. Date_______

____ Installment Options

____ One Payment

____ Yearly start date _______________ (month/year)

____ Monthly start date _______________ (month/year)

Commitments must be honored by 12/31/2014

Signature:_______________________________________ Date____________

Name:___________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________________ St:_________ Zip:____________

Phone:_____________________ Email Address:_________________________________

______ Yes, I (we) would like to make a philanthropic investment for the dredging of Lake

John Deere at Camp C.S. Klaus

______ $1,000+

______ $2,500+

______ $5,000+

______ $10,000+

______ $20,000+

______ Other Amount

____________________

Name for Recognition:______________________________________________________

Memory of:_______________________________________________________________

Honor of:_________________________________________________________________

Unit Number Recognition:____________________________________________________ (if applicable)

Pledges may be paid over a three-year period.  No gift is to large or to small; however, gifts of $1,000 and up will be

recognized on a monument at Camp C.S. Klaus honoring the restoration of our lake.   

All contributions are 100% tax deductible under IRS 501 (c)(3) guidelines. 

 Please Send in Completed Pledge Payments to:

Northeast Iowa Council c/o Lake Fund PO Box 732

Dubuque, IA 52004-0732

Philanthropic Investment Commitment-Save the Lake

NEW EAGLE SCOUTS Daniel Sunne—Troop 23 Jacob Shearer—Troop 19 Isaac Coohey—Troop 29 Clint Carton—Troop 39 Nicholas Fetzer—Troop 69

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

Attached is a photo of our first Lowe's Grant given out in the Northeast Iowa Council. Our Eagle Scout candidate was thrilled to be awarded! In the picture is Mike Bryson, Store Manager, Jacob Manternach, Eagle Scout Candidate, and Scott Seibert, Scout Executive

Arrow members now is the time to show how strong and organized our Timmeu Lodge has become. Get registered for Section C-3A Conclave held at Camp C.S. Klaus September 14-16. Check in will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 14th. There will be tent camping so come prepared with your own tent. Please log on to the internet to register. register@sectionmaster.org Contact Marty Wessels, Section Chief regarding the weekend at mmwessels@yahoo.com .

Timmeu Lodge will be Hosting Section Conclave

At Camp Klaus Sept 14-16

In Memory of Pat Demmer Roger & Judy Westemeier

2012 Timmeu Lodge Vigil Weekend

General Liability and Chartered Organization With Scouting Units During the Thursday, August 23, afternoon session at the 2012 Top Hands Conference, changes were announced in the general liability insurance program for all local Scouting units. The reasons for the changes are as follows: • The reserves for open claims have increased significantly over the last several years.

• The average cost per claim has nearly doubled in the last five years.

• Claim payments have doubled in the last two years compared to a five-year average from 2005 to 2009.

It was also announced that what is now known as the unit charter fee will be called the unit liability insurance fee. The general liability insurance program receives 100 percent of this fee. The fee will be increased to $40 from $20 effective January 1, 2013. This means the new fee will begin with units that have a December 2012 charter renewal date (a charter period beginning January 1, 2013). Units are required to pay the annual unit liability insurance fee of $40. This fee is submitted with the unit’s charter renewal application. This fee helps defray expenses of the general liability insurance program. The general liability insurance policy provides primary liability insurance coverage for registered adults and for all chartered organizations on file with the BSA. The coverage is for liability arising out of their operating a traditional Scouting unit. This policy provides coverage for claims alleging negligent actions that result in either personal injury or property damage. A chartered organization is described as an organization that has applied for and received a current Boy Scouts of America charter to operate a Scouting unit. A chartered organization as defined within the policy shall include the chartered organization, its board of directors and/or trustees, and its officers and employees in their official and individual capacity. This definition also includes a specific position: Chartered Organization Representative. Chartered organizations do not need a certificate of insurance. The chartered organization endorsement is a part of the insurance policy contract and is enforceable under the policy contract. Old Republic Insurance Company provides the first $1 million in coverage. Additional policies, all pro-viding primary coverage to the chartered organization, have been purchased so more than $5 million in primary coverage is provided. There is no coverage for those who commit intentional or criminal acts. Liability insurance is purchased to provide financial protection in the event of accidents or injuries that occurs during an official Scouting activity.

2013 SUMMER CAMP

WEEK 1 June 16-22

WEEK 2 June 23-29

WEEK 3 July 7-13

WEEK 4 July 14-20

Campsite

Balanced Rock (24)

Troop 47 Troop 69 Troop 91

Bloody Ridge (26)

Troop 39 Troop 40

Maple Grove (24)

Troop 25

Owl Hoot (30)

Troop 86

Twin Craters (40)

Troop 7

Deer Run (30)

Trails End (58)

Troop 48 Troop 94

( ) Number of campers each campsite will hold

September signals the beginning of fall, bringing a sense of finality to the 2012 camp season. The tents are put away, inventory is taken, and we dust off our work clothes and briefcases to prepare for the "real world." Scouts are returning to school and working through another year with the unit, but it's never too early to start thinking about camp. I can almost guarantee that there more than a few Scouts recounting memories of camp while sitting through a classroom lecture. In the last few days of shutdown at Camp Klaus the administrative team has already started to work to make next year better than the last. We're trying to bring you a exciting older boy program with some stamina, breathe some

fresh air into Adventure Trail, and prepare for the renovations of Lake John Deere. After a busy year, I'm happy to announce my return as Camp Director for next year. I still have a lot of fresh ideas to share and camp has been like a second home since I first went to camp years ago. As the seasons pass, I will share some of my growing vision with you. So, whether your a new leader or one who's been around for a time, I hope you, too, will meet us in 2013 to help make camp great!

CAMP C.S. KLAUS SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CAMP 2013

Camp C.S. Klaus-2013 Camp Director

Fall Sign up for Scouting

Below are some of the resources that are available to your Pack to help you recruit new Scouts into your program. If you would like or have not received any of the items pic-tured above, please contact your District Executive.

Fall recruitment is upon us! If you have not scheduled your sign up for Scouting night, please contact your District Executive at 563.556.4343 to get it scheduled. This is an important time of year for Scouting as this is our chance to showcase our units and get more youth involved in our great program. This year we have assembled a lot of great resources to help you in your recruit-ment efforts. We have school flyers, yard signs, frisbees, marquee, life size display for schools or businesses, and a bounce house that you can check out for any membership events. All of this stuff is FREE and ready to be assembled to help you with your recruitment campaign for 2012. If you have any questions, please contact your District Executive.

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

District Commissioner—Laura Bies (319) 573‐4195; ws8323@att.com District Executive—Dave Langlois (563) 556‐4343;(c) 847‐812‐0438; dave.langlois@scouting.org 

DISTRICT CALENDAR

September 6 ........ Roundtable– YPT/Membership Training

14-15 ……………………..OA Section Conclave

17…………………..….... Commissioner Meeting

18 ……………………….. Popcorn Dinner South

20 …………………………Popcorn Dinner North

22……………… Popcorn Kickoff/Super Saturday

26 …………………...District Committee Meeting

October 4 ....... Roundtable– Cub Scout Leader Training

5-7 ………………………..…..………..Camporee

6 ………………Scoutstrong Day at Camp Klaus

20 …………………….…….Ad Altare Dei Retreat

22……………………...........Popcorn Orders Due

27………………………..Outdoor Leader Training

Get Ready for the 2012 Membership Campaign! The Membership‘s Campaign goal is to give every boy the opportunity to join Scouting! Packs, troops, and crews throughout the council will welcome thou-sands of new youth and adult members in the coming weeks. Being well prepared and having enough help at the School Night is a key to success! Each unit should distribute a calendar of events and activities to pro-spective members and adult leaders as they enter the meeting on School Night. A well-organized program calendar makes a strong first impression. Prospective Scouts and leaders will be more responsive if they witness leadership and dedication in the unit from the start. Encourage families to all be a part of the program. Be prepared to submit the applications and fees that night to your District Serving Executive; this will permit Scouts to begin participating in activities right away! Each Cub Scout pack should have a Tiger Cub Coor-dinator. They should be prepared to conduct a short orientation and answer questions about the program. Additional leaders should be available to answer questions, help with applications, and run an activity with the new Scouts. By having a specific activity in which the new Scouts can participate, the parents/guardians will be able to spend time learning all about Scouting and how they can be involved. Careful planning by unit leaders is a crucial part of a successful School Night; some time spent making a few phone calls and putting together a short program can pay big dividends. LET’S GO GET THEM! Like to Learn more? Come to the September 6th training meeting 6pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Have you visited the Dubuque District web page lately? For up-to-date information on what is happening in the district go to:

http://www.scoutsiowa.org/districts/dubuque-district

DATE CHANGE: The Dubuque District Camporee will be held October 5,6 and 7 at Camp Klaus. Details will be shared at this month’s Roundtable. The Theme will be fitness and our Saturday Program will be the PALA Challenge! The PALA change is the President’s Active Lifestyle Award. Join us and our host Troop 69 for a fantastically fun fit weekend!

LEARNING FOR LIFE DIVISION Colin Earl, District Director(563)556-4343, cell (920)540-8015

colin.earl@scouting.org Michele Malone—District Chair

Key West Fire Department: Monday, August 27, 6:00 p.m. at the Key West Fire Department Kennedy Mall Fashion Exploring Program: Thursday, September 6, 5:30 p.m. at Kennedy Mall Dubuque Auto Plaza Automotive Program: Monday, September 10, 6:00 p.m. Petmed Veterinarian Exploring Program: Tuesday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. Dubuque Physical Therapy Exploring : Wednesday, September 12, Dubuque PT Westside location, 4:00 p.m. Finley Hospital Health Careers Program: Monday, September 17, 4:30 p.m. Dubuque Police Department: Wednesday, September 19, 6:00 p.m. More info: www.cityofdubuque.org/pdexploring More Exploring nights are currently being scheduled. Again, please contact Colin at the Council Service Center(563)556-4343 or colin.earl@scouting.org Check out Exploring online at Scoutsiowa.org Additional Programs offered: Nursing Cosmetology Computer Science Engineering Welding & Manufacturing Culinary Arts Sports Management

What Exploring can do for you. Exploring is a career based, career driven program for youth boys and girls ages 14-20 years old. Exploring gives youth an advantage and one leg up on fel-low classmates. Network with professionals who do the career of your interest for a living. Learn about college and education needed for the ca-reer of your interest. This is your chance to try the career out without investing time and money into college. Then find out maybe this isn't for me. More reasons to be an Explore…. Include Ex-ploring opportunities and what you did when fill-ing out college applications and resumes. There are a variety of Exploring programs offered. Give Colin a call at the Scout Office and see what programs are available for you. Otherwise hop on Scoutsiowa.org and click the Exploring link. Deciding your career and what profession is right for you, can be one of the biggest most impor-tant decisions in one’s life. Why not take advan-tage of these tremendous programs and meet some wonderful leaders in our community and see, “hey I can do this” and end up loving what you do.

Catholic Youth Venture Program

Get Signed up for Exploring

Wednesday, August 15, three Catholic Parishes in Dubuque came out to Camp Klaus for a day of leadership and team building. St. Anthony's, Holy Spirit, and St. Joseph Key West. The youth had a blast participating in high and low COPE course. Resurrection will be coming out the weekend of August 25-26. COPE is a great way to enhance outside youth organizations programs. Get your school or church to check out the course!!

Exploring Kick Off Dates

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Find the Dellaykee District on Facebook for up to the minute news and to talk with fellow Scouters!! Search NEIC, Dellaykee District and “LIKE” us today!!!

    

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

District Commissioner—Jeremy Smerud (563) 490‐9630  District Executive—Dane Boudreau (563) 556‐4343; cell# 217‐836‐8461 

dane.boudreau@scouting.org Cub Fall Round Up

It is that time of year again for Fall sign-ups for Cub Scouts. If you did not make it to Roundtable, please contact Dane to figure out a way to receive your yard signs, posters, and other recruitment materials. Here are some other important things to do to prepare for this Fall’s campaign: 1) Set a date for your Cub Scout Sign Up

Night. (Remember, this needs to be done prior to September 18 as this begins Popcorn)

2) Contact Dane and tell him your date, time and location so that he may call the school to schedule a talk prior to your meeting date.

3) Have important dates prepared for parents attending your sign up night so they may be organized and prepared for the upcoming Fall.

This is, “the most important thing” when it comes to Scouting. If they are never asked to join the Scouts, they most likely won’t even think about it. If you have any questions/ concerns regarding Fall Round Up, please contact the Council Service Center. LET’S HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

September   3………………………………..Council Closed (Labor Day)   4……………………..Committee Meeting/ Roundtable   14‐15…………………...…………….OA Section Conclave   18………………..….Popcorn Dinner South, Dyersville   20……………..………..Popcorn Dinner North, Elkader   22…………………….Popcorn Kickoff/Super Saturday October   2………………….....Roundtable/ Charter Distribution   6…………………….....Scoutstrong Day at Camp Klaus   12‐14……………………………………..…...Fall Camporee   22………………………………...…...Popcorn Orders Due   27…………………………..…..Council Outdoor Training 

Roundtable Changes & Commissioner Changes

Roundtables this year will feature one training at each meeting. The first of these train-ings is scheduled for September Roundtable and it is Youth Protection Training. If you have any leaders who are untrained and have had problems with myscouting.org, get them to Roundtable in September. These trainings will start at 7:00 and will continue during the break out sessions of Roundtable. If you would like to request a training be offered, please talk with Tim Smith or Dane. In addition, many of you may receive a call in the coming weeks from your new Unit Commissioner. Don’t be alarmed! This person is there to help! If you have any program ques-tions, administrative questions, or general is-sues that need addressing, this will be your first contact. They may attend your Pack or Troop

meetings, or they may just give you a phone call each month but they are there to help, so use them! Each Unit Commis-sioner has 3 or more units they will be ad-vising in addition to our District Committee and District Executive. Remember, many hands make light work!

TRADING POST Starting Sept. 10—October 26 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-6:00 p.m.

Phone & Email Orders Are Always Welcomed! 563-556-4343 or 1-800-866-2721 or dee.heim@scouting.org

Messengers of Peace Ring Scouts in dozens of countries are working for peace by solving conflicts in their schools, building links between

d i v i d e d c o m m u n i t i e s , teaching their peers about health and wellness and repairing environmental damage. To recognize their efforts – and to inspire more young men and women to help Scouting create a better world — the World Scout Committee has launched the Messengers of Peace initiative. How can Boy Scout units participate. All

they have to do is go online and register the MOOP-related community service projects (including Eagle Scout projects) they undertake. Doing so adds pins to a global Messengers of Peace map, which Scouts from around the world can click on to learn how their fellow Scouts are making a difference. Scouts who complete MOP projects will be eligible for a special recognition: a ring patch that goes around the World Crest. The Council Trading Post already has a stock of these patches on hand ($1.49 each). SERVICE PROJECT IDEAS Peace is more than the absence of war. It encompasses harmony between individuals, between communities, and between humankind and the environment. A Messengers of Peace service project is defined as any project that touches on one of these dimensions of peace: 1. The personal dimension: harmony, justice, and equality 2. The community dimension: peace as opposed to hostility

or violent conflict 3. Relationships between humankind and its environment:

security, social and economic welfare, and relationship with the environment

Here are sample project ideas:

Personal Dimension • Host a holiday party for children of prison inmates. • Collect books and magazines for inner-city schools. • Conduct entertainment programs, including skits

and plays, at a nursing home. • Make and donate gift boxes to be distributed by

Feed the Children. • Assist organizations that provide home

maintenance services for those in need. Community Dimension

• Create a community prayer garden. • Replace graffiti with peace-related murals. • Host conflict-resolution workshops in a local school. • Plan a sports tournament that brings together kids

from different segments of the community. • Serve as “victims” for a county EMT or first

responders training course. • Assist in the packaging of medical supplies for

developing countries. Environmental Dimension

• Clean up a campground, a local park, a river, or a school parking lot.

• Assist with a shoreline-restoration project. • Collect and dispose of household chemicals,

batteries, and other potentially dangerous waste products from the residences of shut-ins.

• Remove invasive species and plant native trees in a park.

• Volunteer at a community recycling center. • Clear brush from fire buffer zone. For tips on conducting successful projects, visit www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/unit_tips.aspx.

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Guide to Awards & Insignia—$5.99 The long awaited new guide to awards and insignia specifying uniform placement has arrived in the Council Trading Post.. Call (556-4343) and order your copy today. Merit Badge Sash Eagle Scout Centennial Pin—$2.99 This pin is a silver finish bar-style pin worn on the shoulder to secure the merit badge sash and eliminate sliding. The pin is made with an oval design in the center including the Eagle Scout motif and lettering Eagle Scout Centennial. Each pin is packed in a clamshell case with custom insert. LIMITED QUANTITY PRODUCED!

NEW ITEMS!

We had a nice surprise when employees from Eagle Window and Door Inc., and the Anderson Corporate Foundation stopped by theNortheast Iowa Council #178 to drop off a $3,500 check to be used to support Scouting!   Pictured with Eagle Window and Door employees are Council Commissioner, Rick Leute, Scout Executive, Scott Seibert, and Council President Dave Wag‐ner.