Friday, November 30, 2007

Leader Training - CANCELLED

December 1, 2007, training is cancelled due to lack of people pre-registering and more importantly the weather. We don't want to be responsible for anyone being injured trying to get there. There is Cub Scout training available on December 8th, at Kaplin College (formally Hamilton's College).

Attention all Cub Scout Leaders, last chance for training in 2007:
December 8, 2007
Kaplan College (former Hamilton College)
4655 121st St, Urbandale
Pre-registration perferred: Call Bob Grange at 266-2135 ext. 10 (email: rgrange@bsamail.org)
7:45am - check-in
8:00am - 9:30am - New Leader Essentials
9:30am - 12:00pm - Specific Leader Training
Directions: take the Douglas Ave exit off of Interstate 35/80 and go west to 121st St. Go north/right across Meredith St. and take first right into parking lot, go to east side of buildings and enter Kaplan Colege and follow the signs.

All are welcome!! Coffee and donuts will be served.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Order of the Arrow and Pizza Party

Calling all Arrowmen! Let's have a party and celebrate the holiday season. Order of the Arrow is having a Pizza Party, December 13, 2007 at 7:30pm. The cost is $5.00.

OA dues are once again due before December 31, 2007. Your 2008 dues are $12.00 and after December 31, 2007 they are $14.00. Getting your dues in on time is a really big item for getting Quality Chapter of the year. So ask the members in your unit to get their registration in on time for 2007.

Look for your next issue of the Mitigwa Chief, you will find information in there for the Winter Banquet. Mark you calendars for the banquet - January 5, 2008.

Unit In Need Of Trailer

Boy Scout Troop 73 out of Ankeny is looking to purchase a troop gear trailer. This unit should be 6' x 12' enclosed trailer and in good condition. If you are looking to sell a trailer, please contact:
Tim Martin, Scoutmaster
(515) 419-7444
Lincoln Geren, Troop Committee Chair
(515) 964-5723

Monday, November 26, 2007

A Fellow Scouter Has Passed Away

Scouter Robert "Bob" Bernhard from the Raccoon River Valley District died Saturday, November 24, 2007, due to cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel, 6337 Hickman Rd, Des Moines. Family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at Westover Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church or Mid-Iowa Council Boy Scouts of America.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Fireside Chat With Eli Brewer

Come and attend a fireside chat with Eli Brewer on December 13th, 2007 at 8:00pm. This is an opportunity for you to voice your opinion and give us your feed back. We welcome all ideas.
If you can't make this meeting, you can leave an idea or suggestion under the comment section in this article and it will make it to the meeting.

2008 Unit Recharter Paperwork Due

The Council has changed the renewal date for Bo-Qui District from January 31st, 2008 to December 31st, 2007. With this new change the price of renewal for each youth and adult is $9.24 and Boys Life charge is $11.00.
We are offering you a chance to drop off your recharters at the December 13th Roundtable. Doors will open at 6:30pm and run until 9:00pm.
Once again you can come and enjoy a bowl of chili and brownies while the Unit Commissioners check over your paperwork. Price of supper is $5.00.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Bo-Qui Looking For Unit Pictures

Looking for pictures that were taking in 2007. If you had a picnic, camp out, Blue & Gold Ceremony, Court of Honor, Eagle Ceremony, day camp, pack meeting, etc. So put your pictures on a disc and give it to Mariann Edris at Roundtable.

Last Gasp Cub Scout Leader Training

Attention all Cub Scout Leaders, last chance for training in 2007.
December 8, 2007
Kaplan College (former Hamilton College)
4655 121st St, Urbandale
Pre-registration perferred: Call Bob Grange at 266-2135 ext. 10 (email: rgrange@bsamail.org)
7:45am - check-in
8:00am - 9:30am - New Leader Essentials
9:30am - 12:00pm - Specific Leader Training
Directions: take the Douglas Ave exit off of Interstate 35/80 and go west to 121st St. Go north/right across Meredith St. and take first right into parking lot, go to east side of buildings and enter Kaplan Colege and follow the signs.
All are welcome!! Coffee and donuts will be served.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

A Fellow Scouter Has Passed Away

Troop 40 has lost a long time Scouter in their troop. Scouter Allen Test died Sunday, November 4, 2007 of cancer.

Memorial services will be held Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Brooks Funeral Home at 2135 SW 9th St, Des Moines. Visitation will be at 2:00 pm with services starting at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop 40 or Iowa Hospice. Memorial can be mail to Donna Test, 326 Wilmer Ave, Des Moines IA 50315-3671.

Monday, November 5, 2007

Training for Scout Leaders

December 1, 2007
First United Methodist Church
313 E. Montgomery St, Knoxville
Pre-registration is preferred. You may register by calling Bob at the Scout Office (800-999-7268 or 515-266-2135) or emailing him at rgrange@bsamail.org. Please specify which course you plan to attend. Also, please register by November 28, so that we can ensure that we have enough materials for you. WALK-INS WELCOME!!!!
(Registration begins at 8:30 am - Please bring sack lunch - Drink provided)

Course offerings:
9:00 pm - 11:00 am

New Leader Essential
This session give participants a basic overview of the Scouting program. This course is required for most other trainings.

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cubmaster* This session gives Akela (The Cubmaster) the essential tools to running a successful Pack.
*Prerequisite: New Leader Essentials
Pack/Troop Committee* Every Scouting unit needs people behind the scenes to guide the program. The Pack and Troop Committee gives volunteers the know-how and tools to lead successful units.
*Prerequisite: New Leader Essentials
Tiger Cub Den Leader* This course gives the Tiger Cub Den Leader all of the basic knowledge to run a successful Tiger Cub Den, from planning "go-see-its' to ensuring that every Scout is successful in earning the Tiger Cub rank.
*Prerequisite: New Leader Essentials
Den Leader* For Wolf and Bear Den Leaders, this course will teach the skills necessary to a successful den.
*Prerequisite: New Leader Essentials
Webelos Den Leader* This training gives Webelos Den Leaders the knowledge needed to successfully prepare their Cub Scouts for Boy Scouts.
*Prerequisite: New Leader Essentials
Chartered Organization Representative Offered for all Chartered Organization Representatives, this course outlines the specific responsibilities of the Chartered Organization, and local Boy Scout Council.

BSA 100th Anniversary Celebration Logo Contest!

Calling a Scouts to a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of BSA history in the making by participating in the BSA 100th Anniversary Celebration National Logo Contest!

In honor of BSA's 100th anniversary, the National Council has launched a contest to inspire the very best design for the anniversary celebration logo. Every registered Scout is eligible to participate. The winning design will become the official symbol for this very important BSA milestone. It will be placed on all official celebration materials and will become a treasured BSA icon for generations to come.

As a leader, you are asked to engage your Scouts in this project. Every logo contest entrant will receive a commemorative certificate and patch from the National Council recognizing their effort.

A distinguished panel of judges will select winners in several categories, including an overall winner and best design by a Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, Webelos Scout, Boy Scout, Eagle Scout and Venturer. The winner in each category will receive a trip, along with an adult guardian, to a May 2008 recognition ceremony at the BSA National Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. In addition, the overall winner will also receive a trip, along with an adult guardian, to work hand-in-hand with renowned graphic artist and Eagle scout Kit Hinrichs in his San Francisco studio to finalize the logo for use throughout the celebration.

This is a great activity for individual Scouts and for den, pack, patrol, troop, and crew meetings since entries can submitted by individuals and by groups! Entry forms, rules and details can be found on the council website http://www.bsa-ia.org/ look at the bottom of the page.

The National Council will be awarding $100.00 and $250.00 Scoutstuff.org gift cards for category and overall winners. Make sure you get your designs in soon.

So encourage your Scouts to rev up their creative juices and submit their design ideas! Deadline for entries is November 30, 2007.