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Oct./Nov 2010 Volume 8, Issue 5 Bi-Monthly

2010 Fall Popcorn PLEASE WELCOME . . .

Sales! Executive, Dustin Farris, is pleased to announce that Dave Langlois has been IMPORTANT DATES employed to serve as the District Executive for the Dubuque District. Justin Wilson has October 25 Popcorn & Prize Order Due to

accepted a scholarship to Penn State and we the Council wish him all the best. Dave is an Eagle Scout

and has a great enthusiasm for the program. November 6 Popcorn Distribution Please help me welcome Dave to this position in our Great Council. November 22 Payment Due to the Council

Dane Boudreau is a new member of the NE Iowa professional staff. Beginning August 23, 2010 Dane began his new position as the Dellaykee District Executive. Bari Gordon was RANK ADVANCEMENT recently married and both he and his wife UPDATE: decided to settle in Green Bay, WI. We wish

them both grand successes. Dane is excited All ranks earned in 2010 should be in by about his new role, and looking forward to the December 23. Council President challenge of directing his District. Please take a Paul Lewis moment to call or email and welcome Dane to THIS INCLUDES: Council the District. • Commissioner Scout Mark Kilgore • Tenderfoot • 2nd Class Scout Executive Dustin Farris Hall of Leadership • 1st Class Recognition Reception • Star • Life The Northeast Iowa Council will recognize the • Bobcat nominees as well as the national Hall of Leader- • Tiger Cub ship winner at a reception in their honor. The • Wolf event will be held on Sunday, November 28, 2010 • Bear at Resurrection Catholic Church, 4300 Asbury • Webelos Road in Dubuque. The reception will be from • Arrow of Light 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. with a brief program at 1:45 p.m. Reminder to ALL CUB LEADERS!! Bobcat must be earned before any other rank All nominees will be recognized. Those nomi- badges. If you would like a print out of your nated from the Northeast Iowa Council include Scouts advancement call the Council Service Steve Arlen, Ron Burkhart, Zachary Chapman, Center 563-556-4343. Dick Elliott, Tom Faulkner, Dick Heller, Jim Neumeister, Robert Peters, Albert Riddering, and Doug Stahr Jr.

Refreshments will be served, and the public is encouraged to attend. Scout Executive Minute HAVE YOU HUGGED From Dustin Farris YOUR COMMISSIONER (dustin.farris@.org) TODAY??

128 REASONS TO BECOME A The commissioner is the liaison between the local Council and Scouting units. The Commissioner’s mission is to keep the units operating at maximum efficiency; maintain regular contact with unit lead- Reason #18: Camping-sleeping in a tent, cooking over a ers; counsel leaders on where to find assistance; fire, sitting around a campfire. Camping with the Boy note weakness in programs, and suggest remedies. Scouts may not be as comfortable as staying home, but it The Commissioner is successful when units effec- can be more exciting. After all, what could be more fun tively deliver the ideals of Scouting to their mem- than being on your own? What could be more exciting bers. If you do not know who your commissioner is than learning to survive? please contact your local District Executive.

Reason #22: Citizenship in the Community - The future of our community lies in the strength of our youth. Scouting helps youth understand their role in the community and encourages them to explore volunteer ALL REGISTERED LEADERS opportunities so they can work to improve it. This knowledge will make them better citizens, as well as AND MERIT BADGE making our community a better place to live. COUNSELORS MUST Reason#44: Fire Safety - In a world where tragedies are COMPLETE YOUTH an everyday occurrence. It’s nice to know there is PROTECTION!!! something we can do to ensure our own safety. Fire

Safety teaches Boy Scouts to be safe and how to help A great many of our Scouters have taken their others be safe. It’s not just about putting fires out; it’s Youth Protection Training to comply with about preventing them in the first place. National’s mandate that every registered Scouter complete the training every two years.

• Youth Protection training is required for all registered volunteers. Clarification on Multiple • New leaders are required to take Youth Youth Protection Training for Protection training before they submit an application for registration. The certificate of Adults. completion for this training must be submitted at

the time application is made and before volunteer If you are on a Boy Scout, , Merit Badge service with youth begins. Counselor, or Northeast Iowa Council Roster you must take Youth Protection Training. • Youth Protection training must be taken every

two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection If you are on a Venture Unit Roster (whether you are training record is not current at the time of multiple or not) you must take Venture Youth Protection. recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.

If you are on an Explorer Post (whether you are multiple • If you have not taken Youth Protection training or not) you must take Explorer Youth Protection. within the past two years, please log on to

MyScouting and take the training. Be sure to have Yes, some of our Scouters have to take all three Youth your member ID number. The number can be found Protection Training offered because they are listed under on your membership card all three categories. or contact the Council Service Center for your number. Thank You to All, All of us have choices to make as we travel our journey through life. Some Memorial/Tribute Fund things happen to us that are not by our choice. Such is the case with Sally’s Words too often do not express the sentiment we feel at journey and her health. Most of you the death of a friend. No finer tribute can be paid than don’t know how difficult her journey was to encourage some boy to live the life of a Scout, and because of her health. There were a lot of thus perpetuate the high principles you admire in your times that she may not have felt like doing something friend. A contribution to the Boy Scout Permanent but she always did it anyway without letting on how Endowment Tribute Fund is the perfect tribute. bad she may have felt. She was like the energizer bunny, she just kept going and going until July 11, Your gift to the Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund of 2010 when God said you have suffered enough, I’m the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America is: bringing you home today. . . . A gift that will live on forever for the future of Everyone who is reading this has made a choice in Scouting in the Northeast Iowa Council permanent their life journey to help young people by being in- endowment fund volved in Boy Scouts. It was also a passion of Sally’s . . . A Tribute to the one whom you wish to honor from being involved with Cub Scouts to the Order of . . . Promptly acknowledged with a tribute certificate the Arrow. She was also very passionate about her . . . A convenient way of expressing your feelings faith and helping young people learn about God by . . . A tax deductible contribution and a private teaching Sunday school and confirmation classes. She expression also believed in helping people that were hurting by being trained as a Stephen Minister through our church Remembrance can have no finer expression than and then ministering to those in need. As you can see in this short paragraph she did touch the lives of a lot through a living gift to the Boy Scout Permanent of young people and adults too. She lived her life by Endowment Tribute Fund. The Permanent Endowment the words on a magnet on our refrigerator (many of Tribute Fund crosses all lines of religion and wealth. It you may have this also). It reads “One hundred years warms the hearts of all involved. from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much I had in my Mail your gift to: bank account, nor what my clothes looked like. But Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund the world may be a little better because I was important Northeast Iowa Council, BSA in the life of a child”. P.O. Box 732

Dubuque, IA 52004-0732 I am writing this because she touched the lives of so many Scouts. That was so evident to me during the wake and funeral service. So many of you took time out of your day, youth and adults alike, to do a cere- mony at the wake and or attend her funeral to help In Memory of there. When we came out of the church and everyone was lined up at attention saluting as her casket went Sally Leeser between the two rows of Scouts, I can’t explain to you the feeling I had at that moment and it is one that I will Alice & John Vontalge never forget. I know she was watching from heaven Al Chidley and beaming with pride in all the young people who Bill Strauss participated.

So many people helped that I can’t remember everyone In Memory of who was there to be able to thank you individually. Mr. & Mrs. Ron Elvidge Others helped by giving memorials, food and friend- ship. A simple Thank You seems so inadequate but it Chuck & Nancy Golinvaux is a deeply heartfelt thank you. Thank You so very Anonymous much to everyone who helped in any way, it is appreci- ated more than know. Owen J. Leeser University of Scouting From The OA Lodge

With Cub Scout Round-Up nights As the new Lodge Advisor, I see Timmeu Lodge much officially in the rear-view mirror and like that arrow emblazed on our sash which aims upward new leaders in place, now is the time to and onward. This fall so much is happening in the Lodge, go “back to school”. On November 20, 2010 the University of Scouting will be but I believe so much more can be done with our cheerful held at the NICC campus in Peosta. service. Our members were selected to this order because This is a council wide event. All adult of their leadership qualities so, to keep our arrow true we leaders from both Dellaykee and need help from them. I would like to suggest three sim- Dubuque are encouraged to attend and ple things our members can do. First, pay your dues capitalize on this great opportunity. ($11.00). It’s cheap, and feels so good when you do! Sec-

ond, take a look at your calendar and see how many ser- What is the University of Scouting you may ask? The University of Scouting is the finest one-day vice projects you have planned for the month. Got noth- supplemental training offered in the BSA. This ing planned, or perhaps need help thinking of something? training offers a variety of courses designed to give We got a bunch of projects already planned out, and we you additional information to help in all areas and would love to have you join us! Third, smile and wear programs of the Boy Scouts of America. The your sash proudly. I have a little tip regarding this last University of Scouting offers volunteer Scout leaders point. If you do the first two, the last is super easy! an opportunity to expand their knowledge and understanding of the Scouting Program. Add quality Upcoming opportunities to serve: to your pack, troop, or crew program and join your fellow adult volunteer leaders for a day of Scouting • Cub Scout Fun Night/Boy Scout Lock-in, 11/13-14 academia. Register online today at www.scoutsiowa.org. (The local Council Office may • Popcorn distribution, 11/6 also be contacted for paper registration materials.) Dave Langlois, Lodge Staff Advisor Where: NICC Peosta Campus ([email protected]) When: Saturday, Nov. 20th

Registration: -Cost $10 before Nov. 5th - $15 after Nov. 5th -Pick 6 courses (1st choice) -Pick 6 Courses (Alternate)

Contact: Dave Fangman - (563) 516-8840 Dane Boudreau - (563) 556-4343

NEW EAGLE Memories SCOUTS The 2010 Jamboree was a memory that I will never forget and will always look back at in the future. The thing I liked Alec Walls — Troop 60 about Jamboree was that you were never bored and that you Spencer Hogan — Troop 37 were always trying something new every day. I think that Ryan Ostwinkle — Troop 37 I will do it again in 2013 at the summit. The summit is Nolan Gallery — Troop 94 where the 2013 jamboree is going to be held and it is going Nicholas Theisen—Troop 37 to become a high adventure base. I think the jamboree is a Ryan Gassmann—Troop 19 life changing experience and that if you have a boy in William Clancy—Troop 51 Scouting you should push him to go to 2013 Jamboree.

2010 Jamboree Participant Britt Oswald, Troop 69 (see back page for a picture of the Northeast Iowa Contingent) CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

Camp Burton & Camp Klaus Work at Camp Klaus! CLOSED in December If you like camp enough to want to be there the whole Always mindful of our Scouts safety FIRST AND summer, then fill out an application to become part of the FOREMOST, we are closing Camp Klaus and 2011 Camp C.S. Klaus Staff! We are currently accepting Camp Burton the first three weekends in December. applications for: We have the camp posted as NO HUNTING, but do not want to take a chance that a stray bullet may en- • CITs- Age at least 14 ter our property from nearby hunters. • Staff Members- Age at least 15 • Area Directors – Age at least 21 We are taking reservations for weekend camping during 2011 at this time. It is on a first-come, first If you think that you have what it takes to be on staff then paid basis. Call the Council Service Center to check we want you to fill out an application. Applications must for availability. Reservation applications for Camp be in the Council Service Center by November 30, 2010 in Klaus and Camp Burton can be found at order to be considered for the 2011 season. www.scoutsiowa.org. Applications can be found online at www.scoutsiowa.org

Check out the new camp website: www.campklaus.org

SIGN UP FOR 2011 SUMMER CAMP WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 June 19-25 June 26-July2 July 10-16 July 17-23

Campsite Balanced Rock (24) Troop 50(OC) Troop 25 Troop 91 Bloody Ridge (26) Troop 34 Troop 29 Troop 105 Troop 22 Maple Grove (24) Troop 86 Troop 32

Owl Hoot (30) Troop 88 Troop 69 Troop 17 Twin Craters (40) Troop 60 Troop 11 Troop 51 Troop 33 (OC) Deer Run (30) Troop 7 Troop 14 Troop 70 Troop 40 Trails End (58) Troop 48 Troop 94

( ) Number of campers each campsite will hold DUBUQUE DISTRICT District Chairman—Deb Siegworth (563) 589‐2026; [email protected] District Commissioner—Bill Strauss (319) 573‐4195; [email protected] District Executive—David Langlois (563)556‐4343 or [email protected] DISTRICT CALENDAR From the Desk of the District Executive My first message to you for my October Northeaster’ column is one of a 25 ...... District Committee Meeting hearty thank you and a brief 25 ...... Popcorn Orders Due! introduction. I’d like to take a moment to publicly thank you all of 27 ...... Commissioner Meeting you for welcoming me into the area November and helping me with the transition 04 ...... Roundtable of both a new home and career. I 06 ...... Popcorn Distribution would also like to thank you for your patience and 13 ...... Boy Scout Lock‐In/Cub Scout Fun Night willingness to pick up the slack until I learn the 15 ...... District Committee Meeting ropes. I have been in the Scouting world long 17 ...... Commissioner Meeting enough to know two things. The first is that the heart and soul of this organization are the youth 20 ...... University of Scouting that we, the adult leaders, are in the service of. 22 ...... Popcorn Money Due Second, many professional Scouters come and go, 25 ...... Thanksgiving the true “engine” pulling the train of Scouting is the 25‐28 ...... Council Service Center Closed adult leadership. I find myself quite privileged to December be on the “Scouting train” of Northeast Iowa; great 02 ...... Roundtable Scouting is happening here because of its strong, 11 ...... Trainer’s EDGE Training well oiled engine. 13 ...... District Committee Meeting I come to you by the way of Chicago. Back in “the 15 ...... Commissioner Meeting city of big shoulders,” I worked for a think tank 25 ...... Christmas focused on foreign policy formation and education. 24‐January 3 ...... Council Service Center Closed Before that I lived in Central Wisconsin and Northern Minnesota. I am excited to have Scouting back in my life, and begin a new experience with all of you here in Northeast Iowa. UNIT RECHARTERING

It’s that time of the year again! Every year, each unit Recruitment Re-Cap needs to renew their Boy Scouts of America membership. At the November Roundtable I will be handing out each This article is a public safety message. All Scouts and unit’s recharter packet, and have available a sheet for Scouters be forewarned, this year our newly recruited your unit to sign up for one of two different Unit Rechar- Tiger Scout charges have been armed with foam ter Clinics, where you can work with a commissioner to projectiles (a gift from the Council for becoming a Cub renew your unit’s membership for the 2011 Scouting Scout). And let me be the first to tell you, these boys year. know how to use them! As fall recruitment winds

Unit Recharter Clinics down, these boys have been wound up and officially set Saturday, December 4, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon loose in the District to have some good old Scoutin’ fun. Saturday December 11, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon So please welcome this new group of boys, and don’t forget to welcome the new leaders who bravely follow RECHARTER ONLINE AT: their boys into the world of Scouting! Please beware https://scoutnet.scouting.org/ucrs/ui/home/ out there; I think this year could be a fun one! DELLAYKEE DISTRICT District Chairman—Dave Gaskill (563) 920‐8517 District Commissioner—Jeremy Smerud (563) 490‐9630 District Executive—Dane Boudreau (563) 556‐4343; [email protected] DISTRICT CALENDAR From the Desk of Dane Boudreau... November 5 & 6 ...... Popcorn Pick‐Up Well it has been about two months on the job here with the 9 ...... Commissioner Meeting/Roundtable Northeast Iowa Council and, yes, it has been busy, but I am fortunate enough to have also been very lucky. With the help of 22 ...... Popcorn Payments Due our District Chairman, Dave Gaskill, and our District 16 ...... District Committee Meeting Commissioner, Jeremy Smerud, things have gotten off to a 25 & 26 ...... Thanksgiving (Office Closed) quick start in my first two months with the district. I would like to thank both gentlemen for consistently working hard for the Dellaykee District and with me while I have been getting my December feet wet. I would also like to thank all of the Dellaykee District 7 ...... Charter Renewal Clinic/Roundtable adult leaders who have been helping in District activities during 15 ...... CHARTER RENEWALS DUE the past few months of missing a District Executive. I am glad to be a part of a program that so many people are passionate 24‐Jan 3 ...... Service Center Closed about.

January Everyone has been extremely courteous and helpful since I began here and I have had the pleasure of getting to know many 3 ...... Office Closed of you over the past weeks. I am confident that within the short 5 ...... Commissioner Meeting/ Roundtable term, the Dellaykee District will improve greatly. I am 17 ...... Service Center Closed (MLK) confident that both our District Chairman and Commissioner are right for the job and we will continue, with your support, to 22 ...... Merit Badge University fill positions with great adult leaders. I look forward to meeting 19 ...... Committee Meeting all of whom I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting, and look forward to working towards making the Dellaykee District better than ever!

Recruitment Doesn’t Take Vacation Days... With the annual Cub Scout Roundup nights completed boys invite a friend or two to the event. You would be sur- for the Fall 2010 season, it is important to remember prised at how well this works. This method allows the boy to that recruiting both boys and adult leaders is a year meet his potential new group of peers and allows the parents round effort. Throughout the year our current leaders to view the structure and some of the activities that actually should be identifying, cultivating, and preparing new transpire during the Scouting year. leaders for positions that are needed or will be coming available. It is important to always be prepared for turn- Troops should also be utilizing a similar tactic. During camp over in leadership. Unexpected issues may occur such excursions and other events, the boys should be encouraged as illness, pregnancy, change in work obligations, etc. to bring friends to show them what the Boy Scouts are all and it is important to be prepared for these unexpected about. Teenagers can often be a hard sell with any program. speed bumps. Be ready to “Make the Ask”. Be pre- Encouragement from peers and first hand experiences are pared to not only tell a potential volunteer about Scout- often the best ways to get teens involved. Troops should ing, but show them how easy it is to become a trained, also be inviting Webelos to events so that they can become knowledgeable volunteer with Fast Start Programs, acclimated to the boys, and the parents have an opportunity Online Training, etc. to recognize that there is a next step after Cub Scouting has been completed. The number one reason someone doesn’t There should also be a continued effort throughout the do something is because they weren’t asked. “Make the year to recruit new boys into the packs, troops, and Ask” and get more people involved in a program that facili- crews. For our Cub Scout units, one great method is to tates character development so our boys can become the best plan something fun for the den or pack and have the they can be and helpful to their peers and communities. DUBUQUE DISTRICT (cont.) Fall

Oceanography, Plumbing, Carpentry, Golf, and yes, even the elusive Tracking Merit Badge were just a few of the Merit Badges on display during this year’s Dubuque District Fall Camporee. On Saturday morning, I drove into the New Vienna Tractor Pull Grounds—where the Camporee was held for the first time ever—to join in on all the fun, and boy what a sight to see! From the highway looking down I could spy all those neatly spaced tents and towering gates before each troop’s campsite. The whole lot was nestled in on a hillside just outside of town with a creek cutting its turns as it meandered through a picturesque and bucolic Iowa setting. Wow! I can only image what travelers must have thought as they saw the boys below having a rollicking time playing games such as Human Foosball, The Pancake Toss, and The Hot Chocolate River. No hot chocolate was needed on this hot autumn day, as the temperature was nearly eighty seven degrees! Donned in Scout shorts, I strolled through the campsites to witness the joys of Scouting and to in- terview the Scouts and Scouters alike on their planned meals for the evenings cooking contest, designed to test their culinary skills. This fall’s patch design was inspired by the Boy Scout Stamp issued this year in honor of America’s Scouting centennial. The New Vienna Postmaster was present to show off her stamp collection and was also issuing special cancellations, helping the boys earn their Stamp Collecting Merit Badge. All in all, the event was a success, mostly due to the efforts of Roger and Judy Westemeier and their crack team of Camporee specialists in Troop 60. Kudos to all who help put on a great Scouting event!

Cub Scout Fun Night

WHERE: Boys & Girls Club, Dubuque, IA WHEN: Saturday, November 13, 2010, 5-9 pm WHO: NY registered Cub Scout COST: $5 (if received before 11/5/10) ACTIVITIES: Basketball, movies, archery, pizza, and more! Fun Night/Lock‐In Registration Yes, sign me up for the (circle one): Fun Night Lock‐In Please return with $5 before November 5, 2010

Boy Scout Lock-In Scout Name

WHERE: Boys & Girls Club, Dubuque, IA WHEN: Saturday, November 13, 9 pm—8 am Phone Number

WHO: ANY registered Boy Scout or Venturer COST: $5 (if received before 11/5/10) Pack/Troop # Date of Birth: ACTIVITIES: Basketball, movies, archery, pizza, and more! Parent Signature______DELLAYKEE DISTRICT (cont.)

Attention Leaders!

Charter Renewal season is upon us so it is Upon receipt of the Charter Renewal packet, units time for everyone to get in the Charter will receive information on important dates as well as Renewal spirit. During the upcoming directions to complete Charter Renewal online as Roundtable in November, all information well as paper. You will also have the opportunity to regarding Charter Renewal will be handed attend a Charter Renewal Clinic. out and discussed. It is extremely important that a representative from each pack, troop, At the Renewal Clinic, we will go through your and crew is in attendance to receive the charter to ensure there are no mistakes and discuss Charter information for their unit. Qualification and any questions you may have. For those leaders who have not heard the whisper of Charter Renewal yet; Charter Please make it a priority to be at the next roundtable Renewal is done every year and must be on Nov. 9th! Charter Renewals will be due back to completed in order for each unit to continue the office by December 15th, so please make sure their respective operations and more that a representative is present to receive this importantly, continue providing great important information! programming for the boys!

Have a Happy Halloween!!

Important Popcorn Charter Renewal Dates Dates November 9 Renewal Packets Given Out December 7 Renewal Clinic, Peace October 25 Popcorn & Prize Church, Elkader Order Due to Council 6:00-7:30 p.m.

November 6 Popcorn Distribution December 15 Charter Renewal Due November 22 Payment Due to the Council DIVISION Colin Earl, Exploring Executive (563)556-4343—[email protected] Joey Anderson—District Chair

Schools Utilizing Camp Klaus Law Enforcement Explorers

In September, Clayton Ridge High School held its The Dubuque Police annual leadership retreat at Camp C.S. Klaus. Department hosted their This marks the 11th consecutive year where the first Exploring meeting in school has partnered with the Northeast Iowa September. 33 boys and Council. Each year, Clayton Ridge’s sophomore girls are participating in the program. class spends two days at camp working on leader- Explorers will get a first hand look into law ship skills and team building. The students must enforcement careers. Through this program work as a team for these days by planning activi- Explorers will get experience in crime scene ties, preparing meals, supplying skits during the investigations, patrol techniques, finger campfires, and cleaning up. printing, k-9 handling, firearms handling and safety, traffic stops and more. Meetings are West Delaware Middle School participated in low held once a month on Wednesdays. Special and high C.O.P.E events at camp this fall. thanks to the Dubuque Police Department in Twenty-eight boys and girls spent a day at camp providing a terrific program for youth. gaining leadership, team building skills, and self confidence. They were challenged by many of the group events. The 8th graders also used the high ropes course, where they went climbing and zip lining.

Scoutreach

Scoutreach program is fully running at the Boys and Girls Club, Fulton School, Lincoln School, and the Multicultural Center. Boys in grades 1st – 5th will experience a fun filled program which will meet on weekly basis. They will learn essential life skills such as leadership and teambuilding all a while encompassing the values of Cub Scouting. Boys will learn about knot tying, camping, and healthy recreational activities. The Scoutreach program will also have access to the Boys and Girls Club BB gun range. Each of these activities aid in the success of the participants while encircling a fun filled atmosphere. TRADING POST Starting November 1st—Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 p.m. Phone & Email Orders Are Always Welcomed! 563-556-4343 or 1-800-866-2721 or [email protected]

LAY-A-WAY FOR THE Geocaching HOLIDAYS AND SAVE $$’S Emblems ($1.99) Does your Scout or Scouter know what Scout items he would like for Christmas? What Scout or Scouter Get in the Game with this colorful wouldn’t like an extra pair of Scout socks, pants/belt or 33/4” x 23/4” Geocaching Emblem. shirt. The Scout Monopoly games are hot sellers.

Call the Council Trading Post and we will order your items and hold them until December 6th. NO “Let’s Go SHIPPING CHARGE, NO HANDLING CHARGE, OR TAX—A GREAT SAVINGS! Geocaching Call or email Dee at the number above and she will take care of your Scout Christmas list. Book” ($3.99)

Join the “modern day treasure hunters” with this entertaining BSA Knit adventure game. Combine the beauty of a nature hike with the modern technology of a GPS NEW Cap receiver.

Just in time for Christmas this soft, rib- knit 100 acrylic in a tonal black/grey design is machine washable. Center front label reads WINTER HOURS “Boy Scouts 1910” $9.99 Reminder, we will go back to our winter hours on November 1. We will be open Cub Scout Cap Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. If the weather turn inclement, please call to We all know how fast these new make sure we are still open. In town it Cub Scout Caps sell out. Pick one may seem fine, but out in this rural section up for under the tree for only roads can drift shut making our driveway impassable. $12.99.

NOVEMBER COUPON SPECIAL

Update your troop library with this money saving coupon. 50¢ OFF ALL Valid only at the Northeast Iowa Council Trading Post, 10601 Military Rd., Dubuque. Not valid on previous sales. MERIT BADGE Coupon must be presented at the time of purchase. BOOKS Expires November 30th. Original coupon must be relinquished at time of purchase. Northeast Iowa Council NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION Boy Scouts of America U.S. POSTAGE PAID P.O. Box 732 PERMIT NO. 109 Dubuque, IA 52004-0732 DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001

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2010 National Jamboree

With 43,434 youth, adult leaders, and staff at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, it was the best, most exciting, fun- filled, safest jamboree ever! Representing our council was Alex Begle, Jim Behnke, Gary Chapman, Cindy Ernst, Ryan Bagby, Alex Behnke, Kyle Bies, Zach Chapman, Brian Decker, Dustin Ernst, Michael French, Tyler Hallahan, Randall Hors- man, Cody Lange, Britt Oswald, Aaron Riniker, Dylan Runde, Tyler Runde, Jacob Shearer, Adam Smith, Nick Theisen, Ben Troy, Blaine Tunnell, Uriah VanOstrand, Eric Jahnke, Ben Guthrie, Randy Mueller, Ryan Kass, Mitchell Glaser, Corey Har- ris, Travis Freiburger, Ben Smith, Marty Wessels, Ryan Strauss, and Tyler Link.