The Official Newsletter of the Northeast Iowa Council www.scoutsiowa.org January 2018 | Vol. 16 | Issue 1 Northeast Iowa Council | Boy Scouts of America WELCOME from your Scout Executive CONTENTS Happy 2018. A new year is great starting point for new opportunities. But, be- fore we forget about 2017, I thought it would be a good idea to look back at the year and mention a handful of highlights. Welcome 1 100th Anniversary: Obviously, the biggest was the 100th Anniversary of the Upcoming Events 2 Council. When we first started discussing this milestone a few years ago, I looked around to find what other councils who have turned 100 had done to celebrate. Council News 3-4 The one thing that became clear is that there aren’t many other “100 year old’s” out there. Sure, we aren’t the only ones, but we are in the minority when it Quick News 5-6 comes to having this much tenure. We looked back on these years through spe- cial events such as the Appreciation Dinner and the Eagle Brunch. Through the Video Spotlight 7 work of Paul Lewis, the first volume of council history was published. Training Corner 7 Youth Protection Training: As of today, National has adopted the same policy, but to keep our kids and adults safe, we mandated that our leadership be youth Dellaykee District Update 8 protection trained before becoming registered. I am proud to say our leaders responded and we have one of the highest percentages in the Central Region. 9 Dubuque District Update Summer Camp: While we had some weather challenges, we had another great year of attendance at Camp C.S. Klaus. Troops from several spots in the midwest Exploring & Marketing 10 enjoyed a week at camp. However, one of the biggest reasons for the camp’s 11 success is that our council Troops support it year after year. Trading Post None of these things would be possible without the commitment and hard work 12 In Gratitude by our volunteer leadership. Whether it be someone who was a leader 50 years New Eagle Scouts ago or today, everyone who has volunteered for Scouting in NE Iowa has played a part in providing the best character education program available. Thank you! Yours in Scouting, Matt Klutzaritz Scout Executive/CEO Matt Klutzaritz Bruce Hallahan Rick Leute Scout Executive/CEO Council President Council Commissioner UPCOMING EVENTS January 13 OA Winter Council of Chiefs January 28 Annual Scout Recognition Mass with Archbishop Michael January 15 Jackals Troop 11 Martin Luther King Jr. Night February 1 January 16 Dubuque Roundtable Troop 91 Open House February 3 January 18 Fur, Feathers, and Ferns: Bear Cub Scout Achievement Troop 91 Burger Night February 6 January 20 or January 28 Dellaykee Roundtable 2018 Regional Outdoor Conferences February 9-11 January 22, February 14, and March 5 Timmeu Winter Activity Scout Ski/Snowboard Nights at Sundown! February 17-18 January 26-28 Dellaykee Klondike Days Dubuque District Klondike Derby February 25 January 28 Eagle Scout Recognition Lunch Cub Bowling For complete event information check out the Council calendar at www.scoutsiowa.org/calendar Call of the WilD OSBORNE NATURE CENTER POND Elkader, Iowa 2 COUNCIL NEWS Eagle Scout Recognition Lunch Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Eagle Scouts look for your invitation to take part in the The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is all set for March 10, Eagle Scout Recognition Lunch held on February 25, 2018 2018! There are several things you can do to ensure you at the Grand River Center in Dubuque. The Eagle Scout are ready for this great event! Recognition Lunch celebrates the achievements of those who attained the Eagle Scout rank in 2017. In addition, all Nominate Deserving Scouters: Nominate all the great Eagle Scout Alumni are invited to attend an Alumni Meet deserving Scouters you know for awards such as Award of & Greet directly following the Eagle Scout Recognition Merit, Cub Scout/Boy Scout/Venturer of the Year, and Sil- Lunch. ver Beaver. If you have a recommendation for the Jeanne Burkart award, be sure to pass that on to a staff member New this year is the opportunity for family, friends, em- as well. You know who deserves these awards, so be sure ployers, or sponsors to place a congratulatory message in to nominate them to ensure they get the recognition they the event program. It is a great way to show your support deserve! Nominations are due February 1st and are found for your favorite Eagle Scout, or the entire Eagle Class. at www.scoutsiowa.org. Sponsorships for the Lunch are available. Each sponsor Register to attend the dinner! What could be better than covers lunch for the Eagle Scout, parents and Scoutmas- a night with fellow Scouters (and no kids) looking back at ter. Eagle Sponsors also receive up to 2 sponsor meals, the great year of Scouting and honoring those very gener- recognition in the program, at the table, and verbally rec- ous and dedicated volunteers? (And you know you want ognized during the event, as well as receives a limited edi- to see your nominee win, right?) Register on the Council tion Eagle Memento. Table Sponsors receive everything calendar or call the Scout Service Center at 563.556.4343. the Eagle Sponsor do, plus an additional 2 sponsor meals, are the SOLE name/logo at your table, and placement of a Submit your Photos: A Year in Review video is one of the congratulatory message in the program. highlights of the dinner; submitting photos is the best way to make sure your unit is represented! Gather any For more information or to register for the event please Scouting photos you have of the last year (such as: camp, visit: www.scoutsiowa.org/Eaglelunch. camporees, meetings, service projects, field trips, pine- wood derbies, crossovers, etc.) and send them to Melissa Help Wanted! Camp C.S. Klaus at [email protected]. Have you ever considered being a part of the Staff at Camp C.S. Klaus? We are already starting the search for Timmeu Winter Activity Camp Klaus Staff for 2018 and have positions available all Calling all OA members, please join us on Friday, Febru- across the board. You can now access the application form ary 9th, 2018 starting at 6:00 p.m. and stay for a weekend on our website at www.scoutsiowa.org/cskstaff/. of fellowship, some training, and lots of fun at Camp C.S. Klaus! We will conclude the weekend on Sunday, February Please print the application out, fill it out, and submit it 11th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. to the Scout Service Center ASAP! Interviews will begin in January so APPLY TODAY!! Please call or email Serica with No cost to participate. That’s right, food and fun - free for questions at (563) 556-4343 or Serica.rowley@scouting. the entire weekend! Don’t miss out! This is a non-uniform org. You can also find out more information at http://www. OA activity. scoutsiowa.org/cskstaff/ We are looking for members to be trained as an Elongo- mat or Nimat for upcoming fellowships. Sign up if inter- ested in the program. In addition, we will be promoting ceremony tryouts, plus other fun workshops. Sign up on the council calendar to be sure there is enough food and supplies, or call the Scout office at 563-556-4343. 3 QUICK NEWS Waite Phillips Scholarships Annual Meeting Notice Waite Phillips believed in the value of an experience at On Saturday March 10th, 2018, the NEIC will hold its An- Philmont Scout Ranch for young people. In 1941 he stat- nual Meeting in conjunction with the Scouter Appreciation ed: “These properties are donated and dedicated to the Dinner. This meeting is open to all Scouters. Boy Scouts of America for encouraging the perpetuation of faith, self-reliance, integrity, and freedom, principles Those eligible to vote are all currently registered Char- used to build this great country by the American Pioneer. tered Organization Representatives (representing So that these future citizens may through thoughtful adult chartered organization within the Council geographic guidance and by the inspiration of nature visualize and boundaries) and registered duly elected Council Member- form a code of living to diligently maintain these high ide- at-Large. als and our proper destiny.” All recommendations for board membership should be In the early 1960’s, Mr. Phillips established an endowment made to the council office by February 7, 2018. Recom- to fund scholarships to help youth participants who, with- mendations will be forwarded to Council Nominating out support, would not be able to participate in a Philmont Chair, Tom Flynn. experience. The Northeast Iowa Council has been given the opportunity to award two Waite Phillips Scholarships. Community Showcase Come visit us at the Community Foundation of Greater To apply, please review the Philmont Camper Application Dubuque’s Community Showcase on February 2nd from at www.scoutsiowa.org/youth-resources/ and return the 4-6:30 PM! Learn about local nonprofits and vote for your completed form to the NEIC Scout office by January 19. favorites (hopefully us) to help them win prizes. More than 70 nonprofit organizations will compete for your votes McCoy Jewelers Contest with interactive booths and prize drawings. In honor of McCoy Jeweler’s 45th Anniversary they are hosting a $45k for 45 years event - $45,000 of jewelry to You’ll also enjoy: be given back to local charities to help celebrate 45 years • Free attendance and parking in business. During every month of 2018 local charities will • Free ice skating and skate rental from 4-5:45 p.m.