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Corporate Pinewood Derby
The 2017 Mid-Iowa Council Corporate Pinewood Derby will be held May 19th at Principal Park from 5-7pm.
This is an adult social event to raise funds for Scouting and to have some fun with people who love the Derby!
This year we will only race 5oz cars, rules come right out of the box. Each car will race three times to get an average speed. The top 6 fastest cars will race head to head to determine the winners!
$100 provides admission, ball park snacks and beverages, a car in the race and a Baseball game ticket!
Team pricing can be found HERE
Contact Darla Hunzelman for questions and Sponsorship Opportunities
darla.hunzelman@scouting.org
Sponsored by:
Scouting Alumni Association
Who can join the Alumni Association? Any adult who has ever been connected to Scouting may join.
Why should I join? To get together at events and talk, reconnect, rekindle, and share the good times that we had in Scouting.
This is a non-uniform association, come as you are to events and stay connected.
Next Alumni Event:
Friday, May 19th from 5 to 7 pm
At Principal Park, Home of the
We will be supporting the Corporate Pinewood Derby and staying for that nights game.
Snacks, Drinks, Game Ticket, and Entrance to the Pinewood Derby Event for $25.00
If you would like to race a car it's $100.
Click Here to register for the event
For More information on Alumni Association Click Here
2017 Month of Service
Mid-Iowa Council would like to promote our 2017 Month of Service. During the month of April your Scouting Unit is encouraged to participate in a service project for your community. This could be a project to help your Charter Organization, your school, your town, or another project that helps the community.
Take pictures of your service projects and hashtag them wi th #GoodTurn17 or email them with a description to midiowa.councilbsa@scouting.org and we will spotlight a few of your efforts on our Council Facebook Page.
Keep track of the number of Scouts and adults that are helping and how many hours they help. This information is then recorded on the Service Hours Website: https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Login.aspx
Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainer Course/ Outdoor Ethics
LNT Trainer / Outdoor Ethics Course
• The Trainer Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace (LNT) program. It is a course in which participants receive introductory training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics and presentation techniques in a weekend format.
• Upon completion of the course, participants will be certified as LNT TRAINERS.
• Scouts will be trained to fulfill the leadership position of “Outdoor Ethics Guide”.
• The course is open to all registered Boy Scouts (14 and older), Venture Scouts and adult leaders. Units that send youth must also send an adult leader to mentor the Scouts when they return to their units.
• April 21-23, 2017 Camp Mitigwa – Bear Creek Lodge
• Cost $25 per Person – includes training materials and meals
• For more information see the council website training page
• Dale Herzberg – Outdoor Ethics Advocate – herzbergd.paddlemaker@gmail.com
Mid-Iowa Council 2017 Trade-o-ree
Trading, Buying, Selling Scouting Memorabilia
Saturday, May 6, 2017
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
(Table Vendors at 7:00 am)
Location: Maytag Scout Center, Des Moines, IA
Admission- $2 per person (Scouts/Scouters in uniform-FREE)
For more information or to reserve a table Click Here
Council Philmont Expeditions 2017 & 2018
The Mid-Iowa Council Philmont Contingent has several opportunities available for the 2017 season, as well as the summer of 2018.
Recent contact with our chartered bus company revealed that we have the option to add additional scouts to our 2017 roster due to a larger than expected bus size. If you have Scouts who love the outdoors and would enjoy the adventure of a ten day backpacking trip in the mountains of New Mexico, please share this opportunity with them. We will get them all the information they need. Our 2018 Expedition to Philmont is also filling quickly.
Philmont has often been described by Scouts and adult advisors as “one of the highlights of my life”. Do not let your Scout(s) miss out on a chance to put their hard earned Scouting Skills into practice. All it will take is an e-mail or phone call. We will take it from there! We can arrange local promotions if you wish.
Contact:
Chuck Jordal 515-279-8746
cjordal@raccoon.com
Dale Herzberg 515-681-1180 herzbergd.paddlemaker@gmail.com
2017 Wood Badge Course
If you have been looking for a way to take your adult leadership skills to the next level, this is it! This is not outdoor skills training, this is developing your personal skills of group leadership. The Wood Badge course is only offered every two years and the training team is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality BSA training and personal growth experiences, using Mitigwa Scout Reservation as our base. Click here for more information.
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DISTRICT NEWS
Prairie Winds District
Twin Rivers District
Woodland Trails District
May Program Planning Fair
The Program Planning Fair highlights the next year's program changes. You will have a chance to talk with the chairs of events, taining, activities, membership and many other committees. Each unit needs to have a representative at this meeting.
Food, drinks and PRIZES will be provided.
Click HERE for more information about the May 2nd Program Planning Fair at Central College in Pella
Click HERE for more information about the May 4th Program Planning Fair at the Maytag Scout Center in Des Moines.
2017 Camp Card Sales
The Camp card Sale ends
April 30th
If you would like to sell Camp Cards or continue to sell, you may by purchasing the cards upfront at $2.50 a card.
Sale ends April 30th!
50-60% Commission for Units!
Contact Tess at 515-266-2135 to check on availability of cards
Camp Card leader's Guide and More information
Click Here
Order of the Arrow News
Attention OA members! The Mitigwa Lodge is in the process of building a brand new trail! We are planning on beginning this new project at Ring Blitz, which will take place on Saturday, May 6th, at Camp Mitigwa. Lunch will be provided, the only thing we ask is that if you are able to bring a shovel, hoe, or a garden rake, to please bring that with your name labeled on it somewhere. We are hoping to start around 8:00 a.m., but we will let you know about more information as the event comes closer. This will count as Brotherhood workday! So all OA members, this is open to you! Come on out and help be a part of history!
- David Konfrst Davidk1719@gmail.com
www.mitigwa-lodge.org
Summer Camp Leader Guides
Camp Mitigwa, Boy Scouts
Camp Akela, Cub Scouts
Annual Health & Medical Record
The Scouting adventure, camping trips, high-adventure excursions, and having fun are important to everyone in
Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first
step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience.
CLICK HERE
Mitigwa's Future Forest Program
Mid-Iowa Council is pleased to announce Phase 4 of Mitigwa Scout Reservation’s Future Forest Program.
Mitigwa's forested ridges and trails have been providing memorable experiences for Scouts and Scouters for more than 90 years. While many of the trees shading camp today were already mature when the camp was new, old trees eventually become unsafe around buildings and campsites and need to be replaced. Newly developed areas of camp benefit from trees planted to add shade, increase beauty, provide wind protection, and improve wildlife habitat. The Future Forest Program is a long-term effort to meet those needs and insure that Mitigwa's forests remain safe, healthy, and beautiful.
The 2017 tree planting is scheduled for Saturday, May 20. Using native species grown very close to Mitigwa, interested volunteers, Scouts, and members of the Order of the Arrow will be planting trees at designated sites around camp.
Individuals and units can help our forests by sponsoring one or more trees. Each tree costs $100, which covers the cost of the tree, mulching, deer protection, and ongoing care. Tree sponsors are invited to join us and help plant the future:
Saturday, May 20, 2017
9:00am to Noon
Check-in at Deere Conference Center
Tree sponsorships and registration for tree planting can be made online at www.midiowacouncilbsa.org.
Be a part of the future – plant a tree at Mitigwa!
The trees you sponsor will help ensure our forests for the next generation of Mitigwa campers.
Tour & Activity Plan Terminated
Effective April 1, 2017 Tour and Activity Plans will no longer be required.
Your investment in Scouting provides valuable programs that benefit each and every Scout
DONATE TODAY CLICK HERE
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