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Race to Cub School Night to ! Join Scouting

Now is the time to have a successful Fall Round-up for 2007! According to a recent survey, parents believe their sons should be in Scouting, youth believe they would have fun in Scouting, and families believe they would learn values in Scouting. The number one reason Gateway Area Council youth do not join is because Thursday they are not asked! The September 2020,, 2600 Quarry Road more times someone is asked, the more likely they 2007 La Crosse, WI 54601 are to join the Wonderful World of Scouting! Follow these steps to have a successful Fall Round-up and quality program for youth in your What’s area! Inside For Cub Scouts… Prior to your roundup, all your adults should have planning meeting. This could be a BBQ, pie social, etc. but have some fun! Even as adults we need to have fun, and what better time than when the kids are not around? Set the date for your School Night, monthly pack meetings, Council News 2-6 and activities for the coming year. Don’t forget to start planning for Training 7 important things like popcorn sales, Cub Hibernation, , Webelos Resident Camp and Day Camps. Camp Decorah 8

Reserve your local school for the date of School Night. The date Council Program 9-12 should be in September (preferably September 20th) and on a different night than your pack meeting. Inform your commissioner and your Seven Rivers District 13 District Executive. Don’t forget to schedule a time to visit each classroom and speak directly to youth on the Scouting program. This Soaring Eagle District 14-15 visit is commonly called a “Boy-Talk”. Pre-printed fliers are available at no cost from the Gateway Area Council. They should go home with Winding Trails District 16 boys 2-3 days prior to the School Night. WebExclusive Boy and School Night Information Page 2!

GET THE STUFF YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR PINEWOOD DERBY CAR AWESOME…

TEMPLATES AND DECALS CANOPY AND COCKPIT SETS FENDER KITS COCKPIT ACCESSORIES HIGH PERFORMANCE KITS AXLE LUBE AND WEIGHTS AND OF COURSE, IF NEEDED, THE DERBY GUIDEBOOK. CALL ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS...NIKKI CCC OUNCIL N EWS 222

It’s time for the 2007 Fall RoundRound----UpUp (cont.)

All pack leaders should wear their For Boy Scouting… For Venturing… uniforms while attending School Most new boys will join a Boy Scout Early in the fall, conduct an activity Night. Follow the program that was Troop in the spring so they will have that has lots of action! This could be provided to you at the School Night a chance to attend Summer Camp. a weekend activity, although it might training. New parents are attending However, don’t let that stop you from work better for everybody to have an because they know their boys want to welcoming new youth into your troop evening activity. Make sure to invite join Scouting! Following the plan any time. Invite prospective youth parents and other adults. Venturing will give new parents an idea of what and parents to a troop Open House, attracts high school students that jug- to expect. Complete applications and Fall Court of Honor or Fall gle school, work and many other ac- collect proper fees. Submit new ap- so they can see the action of Scouting! tivities. It is important to remember plications to your DISTRICT EX- Don’t forget to use the Recruiter that not everyone will make it to ECUTIVE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF program and the patch. If you have a every activity and/or meeting. Meet- SCHOOL NIGHT! This will insure pack in your area, ask for their old ing different youth members at every boys are registered, applications roster. Look for boys that were not in event does not discourage successful won’t get lost, money will not be mis- Webelos but are now old enough to leaders. Remember to conduct an placed, etc. join your troop. Have patrol leaders organizational meeting in time for all or other youth members invite these new and prospective Venture Crew Not everyone will be able to attend boys to your Open House. Remember members to attend your fall activities! the School Night. Some people will that the more time these boys are have prior commitments or will need asked, the more likely they will join! Your district executive can provide to be asked again. As a rule of thumb, Don’t miss an opportunity to instill more ideas and materials to use for people need to be asked 7-10 times values in kids! Work with your successful program for 2007-2008! before saying “yes”! Plan to have a commissioner and District Executive, follow-up at a special meeting or your they will provide more assistance and next pack meeting. Remember, youth ideas! will be joining your pack throughout the fall season

EYES ON EAGLES

During the months of May Samuel F Balzer and July, the following Scouts Troop 7, Sparta successfully completed the SATURDAYS Robert H Steingraeber WE WILL OPEN FROM 9AM– NOON requirements for the rank of Troop 11, La Crosse Eagle and passed the Eagle THE DAYS WILL BE: Board of Review: David R Andersen SEPT. 15th 22nd, and OCT. 6th Troop 17, La Crosse

Gregory W Dunn ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Troop 22, La Crosse PLEASE CALL THE SCOUT SHOP WITH ANY

Timothy R Collins QUESTIONS 608-784-4040...THANKS, NIKKI Troop 54, Alma

Kaleb R Mack Troop 60, Cashton

Spencer J Brown Troop 77, West Salem For questions, Email: Gordon Powell Eagle Review Chairman E-mail: [email protected]. CCC OUNCIL N EWS 333 Endowment

New Regional Recognition For Intermediate James E. West Gifts

The James E. West Fellowship Award is a national recognition for those who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to their local council endowment trust fund.

In support of local council endowment gifts, the Central Region is recommending a special recognition program for James E. West gifts between the entry-level West and 1910 Society amounts ($1,000—$25,000). Each level has its own distinctive suggested recognition items.

For more information on this new initiative, please contact Johnny Day, Scout Executive at (608) 784-4040.

Square Knot for Volunteer Unit Organizers The new William D. Boyce New-Unit Award recognizes volunteers who organize one or more new traditional units. Celebrating Boyce's organizing spirit, the award consists of a silver square knot on a background of yellow, green, and red—

representing the programs' colors.

Award Requirements BOY SCOUT MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FUND 1. With the approval of the district committee , serve as the Please accept this Memorial/Tribute Gift of $______organizer and complete the successful organization of one ___ In Memory of ______new traditional unit. ___ Anniversary ___ Happy Birthday 2. Organize the unit by following all procedures as published ___ Get Well ___ Congratulations in the New Unit Organization Process, No. 34196, ensuring ___ Other Occasion ______that new unit leadership is trained, program is organized (please specify) and begun, the new unit committee is functioning, a unit Person(s) to be honored: commissioner is assigned, all paperwork is processed, and ______the unit charter is presented to the chartered organization. 3. Only one volunteer can be recognized as the organizer for Send Acknowledgment to: each new unit. ______

4. Three program devices can be earned and worn on the new- Address:______unit organizer knot for each additional new traditional unit organized. Each program device represents the type of unit City, State, Zip______

organized. Multiple program devices from the same program may be earned and worn. Make checks payable to: 5. The new-unit organization award recognizes volunteers for Gateway Area Council, B.S.A. organizing traditional units. 2600 Quarry Rd. Recognition items in addition to the square knot include a new- La Crosse, WI 54601 unit organizer certificate and lapel pin. CCC OUNCIL N EWS 444

2007 COUNCIL WIDE POPCORN SALE

Why Participate? ABOVE & BEYOND BONUS PROGRAM

Unit Benefits We are offering a bonus plan called “Above & • More than $100,000 in Unit profit potential—It’s Beyond”. The Above & Beyond plan pays a unit a more than possible—it’s been done! 50% commission on dollars sold over the unit’s 2006 • Use the money as you wish for your unit. sale. To qualify for the Above & Beyond plan, your • With take-order form, there is no up-front unit must: money, unsold product or risk. 1. Sign up to sell popcorn by August 13, 2007 • Easy to administer—Just 3 simple forms. 2. Attend District Popcorn Training • Trail’s End Gourmet Popcorn sold only by 3. Turn in popcorn and prize orders by Scouts! October 29, 2007 as well as money from your Show-N-Deliver Sale Scout Benefits 4. Turn in final popcorn payment by • Rewards hard work, teaches self-confidence November 28, 2007. and selling skills, encourages individual 5. Sell more popcorn than in 2006. responsibility. For example: • An improved prize program If your unit sold $1000 of popcorn in 2006 and this • Achieve Merit Badges year your unit sold $1500, (Provided your unit • College Scholarship Program meets all areas of qualification), you would get 27% / 32% on the $1500, and then receive a bonus 2007 Commission Plan: check of an additional $23% (Plan A) or 18% (Plan B) on the $500 over last year’s total sale. Same as The 2007 Commission Plan will remain the same as last year’s plan, this year the unit will receive a last year. This year’s commission will again be a BONUS check from the council after all criteria are straight 27%(Plan A) or 32% (Plan B) on the total met. dollars sold.

POPCORN DATES TO REMEMBER ** Top District

September 12th Popcorn Kickoff at Roundta- Salesman bles (Receive materials) This year the Top September 21nd Show-n-Deliver Orders due and the Top Boy Scout seller in to Council Office each District will get a great October 5th Take Order Popcorn Sales Starts prize. The Top Cub Scout in October 25th Popcorn Sale Ends each District will receive free October (noon)29th Take Orders are Due at admission to all Council and Council Office District Cub Scout Activities for October (noon)29th Prize Orders are Due at 2007-08 Scout year. The Top Council Office Boy Scout will also receive free October (noon)29th Money from Show-n-Deliver admission to all Council and due to Council Office District Boy Scout activities, - or—Product is due back to including a free week at Camp Council Office Decorah for 2007-08. November 9-10 Popcorn Distribution Good Luck to all Scouts November 11-27 Deliver Popcorn & Collect Money November 28th Popcorn Money is due at Council Office CCC OUNCIL NEWS 555

Cub Hibernation 2007

Who: All Tigers, Wolves, and Bears are encouraged to attend “Cub Hibernation at the Children’s Museum of La Crosse”

What: An overnight stay at the Children’s Museum

When: Friday, November 9thth, 2007 Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. The program concludes Saturday morning at 9:00 AM

Program: Fun events include the climbing wall, interactive games, hands-on activities, Friday snack and Saturday breakfast, and lots of take-home stuff!

Fee: Cub Hibernation is $30.00 per Scout. The fee includes food, program supplies, promotional costs, museum usage, and a patch.

How to Sign Up: Space is limited to 120 Scouts, so act fast to get your Den involved. Registration begins at the September Roundtable Meeting Thursday, September 17th All reservations, fees, as well as the youth and adult health forms are due in the Council Service Center to be considered registered for the event.

Overseas Arrowman Chapter Forming

Were you in Scouting in the Far East Council, Transatlantic Council or elsewhere outside the “States”? The Overseas Arrowman Association invites you to join a new chapter forming for Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The OAA is dedicated to preserving the unique experience of Scouting overseas. We will gather periodically for fellowship and to perform service projects benefiting local council camps where our members live.

Full membership is open to all Order of the Arrow members from Overseas Lodges., but any Arrowman or Scouter can be Associate Members. Benefits include: an OAA patch, two year's of Deep Water Traveler quarterly newsletters, eligibility to earn OAA service awards, and National OAA Reunions.

For more information about OAA and samples of the newsletter, or to help found the new chapter, contact Bob Elliott [email protected] or see the website: http://www.arrowman-oaa.com CCC OUNCIL NEWS 666

BSA 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION LOGO CONTEST

Calling all 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.

Tell the Scouts in your unit:

**about the 100th anniversary **how they can participate in the logo design contest **and how easy it is to get involved!

SPREAD THE WORD

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, CA. 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 be submitted by individuals and by groups! Entry forms, rule and details can be found on the BSA 100th Anniversary Web site.

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

Please immediately share this news with your Scouts. You can also help by using the Spread the Word feature feature of this e-mail to pass this along to the other leaders in your unit who may not have been on our e-mail list and to any other person who may have an interest! TTT RAINING 777

Several years ago a group of men, leaders of Scouts, assembled in the mountains near Sacramento for training. This experience, where men camp out and live as do the Scouts they teach, is a most interesting one. They cook and then eat—burned eggs! They hike the rugged trails which age invariably makes more steep. They sleep on rocky ground. They gaze again at heaven’s galaxies.

This group provided its own reward. After days of being deprived, they feasted on a delicious meal prepared by a professional chef who joined them at the end of their endurance trail. Tired, hungry, a bit bruised after their renewal experience, one asked the chef why he was always smiling and why each year he returned at his own expense to cook the traditional meal for Scouting’s leaders in that area. He placed aside the skillet, wiped his hands on the white apron which graced his rotund figure, and told the men this experience. Dimitrious began:

“I was born and grew to boyhood in a small village in Greece. My life was a happy one until World War II. Then came the invasion and occupation of my country by the Nazis. The freedom-loving men of the village resented the invaders and engaged in acts of sabotage to show their resentment.

“One night, after the men had destroyed a hydroelectric dam, the villagers celebrated the achievement and then retired to their homes.”

Dimitrious continued: “Very early in the morning, as I lay upon my bed, I was awakened by the noise of many trucks entering the village. I heard the sound of soldiers’ boots, the rap at the door, and the command for every boy and man to assemble at once on the village square. I had time only to slip into my trousers, buckle my belt, and join the others. There, under the glaring lights of a dozen trucks, and before the muzzles of a hundred guns, we stood. The Nazis vented their wrath, told of the destruction of the dam, and announced a drastic penalty: every fifth man or boy was to be summarily shot. A sergeant made the fateful count, and the first group was designated and executed.”

Dimitrious spoke more deliberately to the Scouters as he said: “Then came the row in which I was standing. To my horror, I could see that I would be the final person designated for execution. The soldier stood before me, the angry headlights dimming my vision. He gazed intently at the buckle of my belt. It carried on it the Scout insignia. I had earned the belt buckle as a Boy Scout for knowing the Oath and the Law of Scouting. The tall soldier pointed at the belt buckle, then raised his right hand in the Scout sign. I shall never forget the words he spoke to me: ‘Run, boy, run!’ I ran. I lived. Today I serve Scouting, that boys may still dream dreams and live to fulfill them.” (As told by Peter W. Hummel.)

Dimitrious reached into his pocket and produced that same belt buckle. The emblem of Scouting still shone brightly. Not a word was spoken. Every man wept. A commitment to Scouting was renewed.

It has been said, “The greatest gift a man can give a boy is his willingness to share a part of his life with him.” To leaders who build bridges to the hearts of boys, to parents of Scouts, and to Scouts everywhere, I salute you Camp Director: Chris Schabow Office: (608) 784-4040 Cell: (608) 385-2764

Thank You I would like to personally thank everyone that helped make the 2007 camp season so excellent. We had a great summer this year. To my staff, you folks left nothing on the table; outstanding job. To the volunteers, without you camp would cease to be. Thank you for all you do for your scouts, and for getting them to camp this year. We saw another increase in the total number of scouts attending camp for the second summer in a row. Good things are happening at Camp Decorah. Thanks you for being part of it.

Yours in Scouting, Chris Schabow

Camping Committee CAMP DECORAH WISH In need of a few good “people”. LIST Thank you to Bob Hess who recently stepped There are always a few items we are on the lookout for. down as our camping committee chairman. He Any help is welcome did an excellent job during his tenure as

chairman. Speaking of the camping committee, Tractor Chains Landscape Blocks we are always looking for more people to help Landscape Timbers Fertilizer Grass Seed Spreader—fertilizer—tractor mount out. This committee focuses on issues Wall storage system for parts Gravel surrounding Camp Decorah, such as pre and post Space Heater—kerosene—forced air Air Conditioner—1.5 ton camp inspections, budget items, camp Tires, truck (8) 235x75R-16 Welding/cutting torch Water heater, electric, 5-10 gal Utility sink for shop improvements, and much more. Surveyor flags Caution Tape (yellow) Simple Green cleaner Large pressure tank for water system Please contact me for more information. Carpet for residence Front Door for Ranger residence

Off Season Camping Scouts and Scouters:

As most of you know we encourage our units to use our camp facilities at Camp Decorah year round. Fall and winter are some of the best times to get your kids to camp and have some fun. All lodge buildings are heated and bunked, ready for your troop or pack to get out there and make use of them. Please call the scout office for prices and availability. Certain weekends are off limits due to council activities, so be sure to call early and set up your weekend at camp. CCC OUNCIL P ROGRAM 999

Cub Scout Spookoree October 12-13 or 13-14, 2007 Camp Decorah

Choose One Session Session I -Friday evening – 7:00pm – 10:00 pm Session II - Saturday evening – 7:00 pm– 10:00 pm Boy Scout Troops will man the following stations for the Cub Scouts

• Carnival Games like Ring Toss, Balloon Pop, Dart Throw, etc.. • Mini Pumpkin Design • Hayride • Night BB Gun Shoot • Forest Fright

Session I - Saturday – 9:00am – 11:30am Session II Sunday – 9:00 am -11:30 am • Craft • Archery • Obstacle Course • Scary Scavenger Hunt

Meals

Breakfast will be provided for each session, and an evening snack will be provided for each session.

Lunch will not be provided. However there would be a hot dog stand set-up and they will be available for purchase on Saturday and Sunday.

Camping or Lodging

Cub Scout Packs are encouraged to tent camp overnight for this event. If your Pack would like to stay in a lodge, space is limited to the first 120 people to register for the lodges.

Cub Scouts must camp with a parent or guardian, Webelos may camp with their Den Leader with no more the 5 Webelos to 1 adult. ( 2 adult minimum). CCC OUNCIL P ROGRAM 101010

Cost of Event:

The cost of the Spookoree will be: Cub Scouts— $15.00 Adults - $5.00

Optional Event T-Shirt will be $10.00 or a sweatshirt for $20.00 and must be pre-ordered on the registration form. There will be no T-shirts or sweatshirts for sale at the event.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 1st. No registrations will be accepted after October 1. Registration means all forms and money must be in the Scout Service Center.

YOUR HELP

We are asking each Pack that participates helps provide two of your leaders or parents to help staff this event. Please list the two individuals on the bottom of the registration form that will be assisting with the Spookoree. These people will be contacted by the Spookoree Committee with their work assignments prior to the event. Some assignments will take a short time and some may take the whole day. If you have a person with a special interest please let us know.

. Recruitment Opportunity

The Spookoree is the ultimate in Scout recruiting opportunities. We all believe in the importance of the Scouting program. Let’s make sure we make it available to as many boys as possible. Let’s make use of the Spookoree as a Boy-to-Boy recruiting opportunity. Please encourage all your Cub Scouts, but especially your Webelos, to invite a friend to this exciting Pack outing. What a great way to get a new boy interested in Scouting. The only catch is that these potential Cub Scouts must also be registered by October 1st to come to the event.

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Boy Scout Spookoree October 12th—14th, 2007 Camp Decorah

PROGRAM

Friday evening – 7:00pm – 10:00 pm Boy Scout Troops will man the following stations for the Cub Scouts

• Forest Fright • Carnival Games like Ring Toss, Balloon Pop, Dart Throw, etc.. • Pumpkin Design

Saturday – 9:00am – 5:00 Tomahawk Throwing Knife Throwing Black Powder Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Archery Climbing Tower

Saturday 7:00pm – 10:00 pm Boy Scout Troops will man stations for the Saturday Cub Scout Packs. Events would be the same, however the Boy Scouts could man different stations.

Sunday 8:30 am – 10:30 am Church Service Break Camp

Camping

Troops will be assigned campsites on a first come first serve basis. After all campsites are filled Troops will be assigned a site in a style camp. Troops will be responsible for all their own meals. CCC OUNCIL P ROGRAM 121212

Cost of Event:

The cost of the Spookoree will be: Scouts— $8.00

Optional Event T-Shirt will be $10.00 or an optional sweatshirt will be $20.00 and must be preordered on the registration form. There will be no T-shirts or sweatshirts for sale at the event.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 1st. No registrations will be accepted after October 1. Registration means all forms and money must be in the Scout Service Center.

Recruitment Opportunity

Spookoree is the ultimate in Scout recruiting opportunities. We all believe in the importance of the Scouting program, let’s make sure we make it available to as many boys as possible. Let’s make use of the Spookoree as a Boy-to-Boy recruiting opportunity. Please encourage all your Scouts but especially your Second Class Scouts to invite a friend to this exciting Troop outing. What a great way to complete requirement 11 of their First Class badge and get a new boy interested in Scouting. In addition, we will have prizes that will be given away at the stage show for the boy who brings the most potential Scouts and each Scout who brings a friend will be in a drawing for great prizes. The only catch is that these potential Scouts must also be registered to come to the event by October 1st. There is no charge for these boys.

YOUR HELP

We are asking each Troop that participates help provide two of your leaders or parents to help staff this event. Please list the two individuals on the bottom of the registration form that will be assisting with the Spookoree. These people will be contacted by the Spookoree Committee with their work assignments prior to the event. Some assignments will take a short time and some may take the whole day. If you have a person with a special interest please let us know. Thank you for your support.

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Troop Open Houses DISTRICT KEY Recent focus group studies of 11-year-old boys revealed most would THREE consider joining a troop if invited by a friend. One successful way to encourage boys to invite their friends is to conduct a troop open house. An open house has three essential steps: District Chairman Set up a campsite display wherever boys gather, ideally at John Parkyn their school. Tents, hiking gear, and a cobbler cooking 788-7004 on a camp stove will attract the natural curiosity of most District Commissioner any fifth- or sixth-grader. When you show the outdoor Vacant gear, you are selling the "outing" in Scouting that inter- Senior District Execu- ests boys. No formal sales pitch is necessary. Simply tive explain the gear, offer a sample of food, and share some Andrea Pengra photos of troop outings. Make sure each boy gets a flier (608) 386-5186 with the date, time, and place of the open house. Ask

each boy to fill out a high-adventure survey to obtain District Executive follow-up information. Chris Schabow Follow up by phoning and inviting parents to a meeting (608) 385-2764 about how to join the troop. Refer to how the completed

high-adventure survey indicates the boy is interested in

the troop's activities. The call also serves as a reminder, in case the boy lost the flier. Emphasize that the boy and a parent should attend and be sure they know the date, ROUNDTABLES time, and location of the open house. Tip: To improve meeting attendance, ask current members to per- Join us at our new location The sonally invite boys who completed the survey to the meeting. LaCrosse Children’s Museum! Roll out the red carpet for the open house and make visitors We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:30-8 This is feel welcome and wanted. Give parents an orientation of for ALL leaders within a unit.. the troop's activities and the values of Scouting. Take The more the merrier! We have the boys to another location and play an action game or special cub scout and troop ses- teach them a new skill. Get new boys to attend an excit- sions. Parking is available be- ing outing as soon as possible. Boys join with the prom- hind the museum. ise of fun and adventure. Some troops even use an out- door activity in conjunction with their open houses to give guests a good taste of Scouting. The open house adds new members and provides opportunities for troops to gain more adult leadership. Surveys show that most parents do not know the age requirement to be a Scout or how to join a troop. The open house is a proven method for educating parents about Scouting and enabling boys to join.

Day of Fun at the Museum SCHOOL NIGHT REPORT MEETING Oct 20th 12-5 Sept 20th Open for 50 scouts. Cost $7.00 8-10 pm Open to New Scouts Only! At the LaCrosse Children’s Museum. The kids will have open time to play at the museum, Come Join in the FUN! We will be collecting ap- crafts and activities. The parents will have an opportu- plications and helping you complete all neces- nity to ask questions and find out about what to expect sary paperwork..But that’s not it..The nights from the Cub scouting program. about fun!! Come and Play at the museum ! Reservations will start on Sept 17th at the scout office. More information will be released at the Sept 13th pop- corn meeting. S OARING EAGLE DISTRICT 14

DATES TO REMEMBER KEY THREE DISTRICT CHAIRMAN Sept 14 Roundtable (Popcorn Training) Nov 8 Roundtable Glen Danielson Sept 20 School Night for Scouting Nov 9 Popcorn Distribution DISTRICT COMMISSIONER Sept 21 Show & Deliver Orders are due Nov 11 Popcorn Distribution Jim Mulhausen Oct 5 Popcorn Sale Starts Nov 16-17 Cub Hibernation DISTRICT EXECUTIVE Oct 25 Popcorn Sale Ends Nov 25 Happy Thanksgiving!! Steve Topel Oct 30 Popcorn Orders are due by 3:00 Nov 28 Popcorn payments due (608) 769-1705 Nov 4 University of Scouting [email protected]

It’s getting to be that time of year again…

This year, the Council Cub Scout Round-up will be held September 20th!! This is a great opportunity to increase the size of your Pack and introduce the parents of new Cubs to Scouting!!

Let me know your dates ASAP! Call me at 608.769.1705 or send me an e-mail at stevetopel.yahoo.com as soon as possible

Soaring Eagle Popcorn Training (with District Kernal Glen Danielson) will be held at the September Roundtable (Sept. 13th) at the Christ Lutheran Church in Arcadia (250 N. Owen St.) At 7:00 PM. *Remember: Your Popcorn Kernal or other Unit representative must be to be eligible for the “Above and Beyond” benefits. *And you must let us know your selling by August 15th!!*

Please RSVP by sending me an e-mail at [email protected] Or by calling me at (608) 784-4040 or (608) 769-1705 WINDING TRAILS DISTRICT 161616

2007 Sailing the Seven Seas Summer Day Camp Key Three DISTRICT CHAIRMAN Tom Smith To all the volunteers who helped develop, set up and run summer DISTRICT COMMISSIONER day camp, a special THANK Vacant YOU for all you efforts. The POPCORN INFORMATION DISTRICT EXECUTIVE Scouts had a blast!! A special Ben Zahn thank you to Rosemary and Ken (608) 792-9377 Rosemary Whitinger - Pack 103 - New Lisbon Whitinger and Tracy Dechant, [email protected] Kernel for Sparta S & S Distributing for developing an awesome pro- gac

Email: [email protected] gram and being great Cub Scout Program Coordinators! Betty Nigh - Pack 9 - Viroqua Kernel for Westby Creamery Site IMPORTANT STEPS FOR A Email: [email protected] SUCCESSFUL FALL NEW DISTRICT EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT

Unit Popcorn Chair Training Roundtable Greetings everyone. My name is • Assign a school night chairman September 14th, 7 p.m. at Tomah First Ben Zahn, your new District • Attend school night kick-off United Methodist Church Executive. • Advertise in your local newspaper for School Night for Scouting. 2006 Popcorn Distribution Site Sign Ups I am originally from Oconto Falls, • March in parades at local festivals (date and times available at training) WI, but I have called La Crosse or holidays • home for the six years. I Contact local newspapers to inform graduated in 2006 from Viterbo them about community service S&S Distribution - Sparta, WI University after studying projects Sorting: November 10th 9a.m. - 11a.m. education and biology. I have • Ask local radio stations to advertise Pick Up: November 11th 9a.m. - 11a.m. spent the last two summers or have a Cub Scout record his own working at Camp Decorah as the invitation to join Scouts • Westby Creamery - Westby, WI Nature Director and as the Set up booths at local events-use Sorting: & Pick Up: November 10th 4-7p.m. Program Director. tents, campfires, games, and equipment to attract attention • Ask local businesses to advertise In my free time, I enjoy reading, recruitment events on their painting, and hiking around on the marquee trails in Hixon Forest. • Print flyers to insert in church bulletins, hand out at service I have already met a few of you, DATES TO REMEMBER!!! organization meetings or hang DATES TO REMEMBER!!! but look forward to meeting them up in business entryways and everyone else. windows. Sept. 13 - Roundtable Popcorn • Have Scouts wear their uniforms to Training school • Have Scouts invite a friend to a Scouting function to see the fun Sept. 20—School Night to Join first-hand Scouting • Talk to people about Scouting. Tell them what their kid can get out Oct 12-14—Councilwide of it. Word of mouth is a great Spookoree way to get people interested in Scouting.