The Official Newsletter of the Northeast Iowa Council www.scoutsiowa.org

September 2018 | Vol. 16 | Issue 8 Northeast Iowa Council |

FAMILY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP The Northeast Iowa Council has officially welcomed girls in the Cub program in Matt Klutzaritz packs throughout the council. We are so excited to welcome them to “The Cub” and Scout Executive/CEO can’t wait to see all our Cub Scouts get started!

Scouts BSA The Boy Scout program officially changes to Scouts BSA and welcomes female troops starting February 1, 2019. We’ve had a lot of interest from families and want to have Deb Siegworth everything in place for the new troops when February 1st hits. Council President Right now we are starting to identify Scoutmasters and committees for these troops, along with chartered organizations. If you know of a business or organization that would like to sponsor a female troop, please contact us at 563.556.4343. In addition, if you, or you know someone who, wants to become a leader for a female troop, please Rick Leute contact us right away so we can get you started on the training so you can hit the Council Commissioner ground running.

POPCORN SALE The Popcorn Sale officially begins Saturday, September 22nd!

Popcorn is a great way to fund your entire year of Scouting! Last year, 50 units aver- DISTRICT LEADERSHIP aged $2,500 in profits and prizes for their program expenses.

Serica Rowley Once again the Northeast Iowa Council is committed to support your unit to maximize Dellaykee District Executive your popcorn fundraising campaign. Tom Sinclair District Chairman Alena Toberman New Items District Commissioner White Cheddar – Enjoy the cheesy goodness of white cheddar with a subtle hint of black peppercorn. (3.5 oz) Sarah Brimeyer Dubuque District Executive Chocolate Covered Pretzels – Lightly salted crunchy pretzels dunked in milk chocolate. Leo Hickie (16oz) District Chairman Andy Draus District Commissioner Popcorn Commitment Forms Have you turned in your units Popcorn Commitment Form yet? Be sure to do so ASAP! Forms can be found at: http://www.scoutsiowa.org/popcorn-time/ Melissa Neuhaus Exploring District Executive Michelle Malone District Chairman Kelly Cooper District Commissioner COUNCIL NEWS Prizes Popcorn Sale: Important Dates There are so many ways for Scouts to earn prizes. September 18 | Popcorn Kickoff South—Country Junction 1. Earning a Nintendo Switch – A Nintendo Switch will be giv- Supper Club, Dyersville 6:15 p.m. en to the Top Selling Weekend Winners (September 22-23). September 20 | Popcorn Kickoff North—Johnson’s Supper The top selling in the Council and the top selling Club, Elkader 6:15 p.m. Boy Scout in the Council will receive a Nintendo Switch. For September 22 | SUPER SATURDAY—POPCORN SALE BEGINS specifics on how this contest works, see prize winner sheet October 22 | Popcorn & Prize Order Due to the Council (http://www.scoutsiowa.org/popcorn-time/) November 3 | Popcorn Distribution 2. Earn an Amazon Echo Spot – Each Scout will receive a November 26 | Payment due to the Council different ticket for each can of Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Classic Trio, Cheese Lovers 4-Way, and Chocolate Lovers Parent Guide to Popcorn Tin they sell. The tickets will be put into a drawing for a The new Parent Guide to Popcorn answers frequently dis- chance to win one of four Amazon Echo Spot’s provided by cussed questions. Find the answers to the below questions at: Pecatonica River Popcorn Company (this is in addition to the http://www.scoutsiowa.org/popcorn-time/ prize level gifts). 3. Prize Level Gifts – Prizes from flashlights to silly string • Why should your unit sell popcorn? shooters, tents to Legos, there are prizes at every level that • Why should my Scout sell popcorn when our unit already are bound to excite your Scout. See all the prize options at: has other fundraisers? http://www.scoutsiowa.org/popcorn-time/. • Does my Scout earn any money on the sale? 4. Bonus Prizes – In addition to all the above prizes, if your • Are sales areas assigned to individual units? Scout sells over $2,000 in popcorn, they get to choose from • Can parents help with the sale of items? 8 different amazing bonus prizes. Check them out here: http://www.scoutsiowa.org/popcorn-time/. Tips to Assist Your Scout in Selling Popcorn

That means if your Scout sells $2,500 in popcorn they could Help your Scout by making a list of the “Perfect 10” customers: earn a Hexbug Vex Boxing Robot and a Hoverboard, in addi- 10 sales to family and friends tion to possibly earning an Amazon Echo Spot and a Nin- 10 sales to Mom’s friends, work, clubs, etc. tendo Switch! 10 sales to Dad’s friends, work, clubs, etc. Popcorn prizes will be sent directly to the unit popcorn chair- 10 sales to closest neighbors man’s house. Talk about service! This will offer you the oppor- That is your first 40 sales! Average of $20 each or $800 in less tunity to recognize your Scouts immediately after they settle than a week! their popcorn account. Brochures were mailed to your Scouts Need more tips: find them at:http://www.scoutsiowa.org/ in September. popcorn-time/

Training Corner Thank you to all those who have taken basic leader training for their registered position. Since this time last year, we have an increase of 8% of leaders who are trained. Remember that by recharter time, all Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Advisors and Den Trading Post Leaders must be fully trained. New Items! A second thank you goes to those volunteers who took time to provide Boy Scout training at Camp CS Klaus this past summer. Council Strip - $5.00 Lastly, don’t forget. If you haven’t taken the new Youth Protec- Cub Scout Hair Bow - $4.99 tion training, please do so before October 1st. Animal Sunglass Tee-Shirts - $9.99 Top Trained Units: (Highest Percentage of fully trained leaders) Congratulations to our two 100% trained units! Packs: Troops: Pack 32 Dellaykee 100% Troop 94 Dubuque 79.5% Pack 40 Dellaykee 70% Troop 14 Dubuque 76.9% Pack 50 Dubuque 63.6% Troop 39 Dellaykee 66.7% Troop 5 Dubuque 66.7% Top Crew: Crew 61 100%

IN REVIEW Camp Reservations Exploring Programs Kick-Off Did you get the week and campsite you wanted this year? Don’t delay units are already signing up. One of the best secrets of the Scouting family is the Exploring program! Exploring is a career exploration program that gets We had 15 out of council units in 2018 and we probably turned youth connected with area businesses so they can experience another 6-8 units away because the week they wanted was hands-on what you actually do indifferent careers. And our already reserved. BE PREPARED AND SIGN UP EARLY! 2018/2019 programs are beginning to kick off! Check them out at: http://exploringdubuque.org/programs/ New Trading Post Hours As new families get ready for their Scouting adventures, we Radio Broadcasting are expanding our Trading Post hours. Radio Dubuque | September 13

Fall Hours: September 10 – October 26 Conservation & Wildlife Management Monday – Friday 9:00-5:30 PM Swiss Valley Nature Center | September 19

New Leadership Diesel Mechanics Congratulations to this year’s Order of the Arrow leadership Truck Country Dealership | October 10 team! Engineering & Technology Lodge Chief | Adam Runde John Deere Dubuque Works Vice Chief of Administration | Beau Benzing Applications Due September 21st Vice Chief of Activities | Will Wehrspann Treasurer | Joe Printy Law Enforcement Secretary | Colin Scofield Dubuque Law Enforcement Center | September 19

MERIT BADGE SPONSORS The Merit Badge Sponsorship Program is designed to offer Merit Badge Sponsors business and community supporters unique marketing benefits National Mississippi River themed around the BSA merit badge program. Museum & Aquarium Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge Sponsors are highlighted throughout the year in communications with our nearly 2,500 youth and families and our over 1,000 volunteers. Roeder Implement Farm Mechanics

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE Words too often do not express the sentiment we feel at the death of a friend. In Memory of 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 Thomas Faulkner Bill Lucy contribution to the Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund of the Northeast Iowa Rick & Jean Leute Rick & Jean Leute Council, Boy Scouts of America is the perfect tribute.

Your gift is a gift that will live on forever for the future of Scouting, a tribute to the one whom you wish to honor, a tax deductible contribution & a private expression, a convenient way of expressing your feelings, and will promptly be acknowledged with a tribute certificate. Mail your gift to: Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund, Northeast Iowa Council, BSA P.O. Box 732, Dubuque, IA 52004-0732 Northeast Iowa Council Boy Scouts of America P.O. Box 732 Dubuque, IA 52004-0732

TRADING POST Monday-Friday | 9AM-5:30PM 563.556.4343 | 1.800.866.2721 [email protected] Phone & e-mail orders are always welcomed!

New Eagle Scouts Calendar of Events

Kyle Schrumpf | Troop 69 September 13 | Broadcasting Exploring Program September 14-16 | OA Section C3A Conclave Alex Oftedahl | Troop 94 9/15, 10/20, 11/10, 11/23 | Hawkeye Football Scout Days Luke Morarend | Troop 51 September 18 | Popcorn Dinner South September 19 | Law Enforcement Exploring Program Matthew Morarend | Troop 51 September 19 | Conservation & Wildlife Management Exploring Program John Morarend | Troop 51 September 20 | Popcorn Dinner North September 21 | Engineering & Technology Exploring Pro- gram – Applications Due September 22, October 7 | Crew 48 Open House September 24 | Overcoming Additions: True Stories October 6-7 | Order of the Arrow Vigil Weekend October 7 | NYLT & Scholarship Steak Dinner 10/10, 11/7, 12/ 5 | Diesel Mechanics Exploring Program Chris Zehr www.scoutsiowa.org/calendar October 12-14 | Dubuque October 19-21 | Dellaykee Fall Spook O’Ree Amy Henry October 22 | Troop 11 Open House For complete event information check out the Council calendar at information check out the For complete event