2008 Camp Mitigwa Boy Scout Leader Orientation Meeting

Looking forward to summer camp next year at Camp Mitigwa. Many new items and changes for 2008, like merit badge schedules and what is offered, and a new "adventure area".

There are two meeting schedules:
January 31, 2008, 7:00-9:00 pm
Learning Center, West Des Moines

February 4, 2008, 7:00-9:00 pm
Altoona United Methodist Church

Pick up a copy of the 2008 Camp Mitigwa Leader's Guide and other items.
Come and meet the Camp Director, Pete Langston. If you have any questions, contact Pete at plangsto@bsamail.org, (515)266-2135 or (800)999-7268. Mark your calendars now.

Merit Badge University

Alpha Phi Omega of Drake University is conducting a Merit Badge Day. On November 17, 2007, 9:00am to 5:30pm at Meredith Hall on the Drake University Campus.

Scouts can choose from Chemistry, Fingerprinting and Crime Prevention, First Aid and Nuclear Science. Not all badge requirements will be completed during this event, some requirements will need to be complete at home.

This event will cost $15.00 per participant. Adults will be admitted for free. Lunch will not be provided during this event, please bring your own sack lunch or make other arrangements with your group. Click on the image below to print form.

2008 Recharter Fee Changes

The Mid-Iowa Council is moving all rechartering to the month of December. Please not fees will be for 11 months (February 2008 to December 2008). This will be a first key step towards internet rechartering to begin in 2009 and will aoslo help in other areas.

Adults and Boys = $9.24 for 11 months
Boys' Life magazine = $11.00 for 11 months

Thank you for your help and cooperation.

The Wizard of Ahhh's (Pow Wow)

A one day hands-on training for Cub Scout Leaders (Pow Wow)

Saturday, November 3, 2007
8:00am - 4:00pm
Valley Southwoods School
625 S 35th St.
West Des Moines IA

Featuring "Tracks" specially designed for: Tiger Den Leaders, Wolf Den Leaders, Bear Den Leaders, Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Committee Chairs and Pack Trainers.

Scoutmaster's ask your older Boy Scouts to take Den Chief training. Great way to get your boys involved with the local Cub Scout Pack in your area.

Every boy deserves a trained leader.

PRODUCT RECALL ON:

Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit (Item NO. 01804).

The Mid-Iowa Scout Shop will be receiving replacement totems. Packs can exchange the totems they have at the Scout Shop when supplies are available.

Click the link for more details. http://www.bsa-ia.org/shop/Scoutshopindex.htm