INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
"Great job" to all the units and to more than 250 Scouts and Leaders that participated in the Meals from the Heartland Service Project.
MITIGWA FUN DAY
October 7, 2017 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:
Mitigwa Scout Reservation
1820 Magnolia Road
Woodward, IA 50276
Location Phone: 515-438-2351
What is it?
The Mitigwa Fun Day is an opportunity for boys and their families to start the year off with a fun outdoor event. This event will feature games and activities designed for the entire family.
The cost is $8 for youth, $5 for adults or $20 for the whole family.
For more information and to get registered Click Here
NEW FAMILIES ARE JOINING AT RECORD PACE!
SCHOOL NIGHT TO JOIN SCOUTING!!
Going on right now, if you have not set up your recruitment please do so with your District Executive.
For more information:
https://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/2017schoolnight
The Boy Scouts of America is offering online registration to meet the demand for completing the entire registration process for youth members digitally.
• Create/update your My.Scouting account
• Update your “Contact Us” pin in BeAScout.org
• Review the Online Registration Unit Guidebook
• Review training videos and how-to documents
• Review your preparation checklist before you start
Click Below for all your Advancement needs.
https://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/Advancement
Internet Advancement
https://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/InternetAdvancement
Scoutbook
https://www.scoutbook.com/
Council Philmont Expeditions 2018
Mid-Iowa Council Philmont Contingent has opportunities available for the summer of 2018, but it's filling quickly!
Questions on High Adventure and Philmont Contact:
Chuck Jordal 515-279-8746
cjordal@raccoon.com
Dale Herzberg 515-681-1180 herzbergd.paddlemaker@gmail.com
Visit http://www.philmontscoutranch.org/
Commissioner's Communication
Introducing the New Member Coordinator Position
Sustaining strong membership, in a unit, depends not only on having new members join the unit, but also on engaging youth and their families in the unit experiences so they feel welcomed and want to stay. The role of the New Member Coordinator is to ensure that both keys to success take place. The Welcome Training Video on my.scouting.org is sufficient for the volunteer in this position to get started. Additional detailed training on Sharing the Benefits, Coordinating Recruitment, and the Joining and Welcoming Process, will be available soon.
Commissioner Opportunities 2017
10/28 Commissioners Conference
11/17 All Levels of Commissioner Training
11/14 Cabinet Meeting
For more Commissioner information visit:
https://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/UnitServiceCorner
The World Jamboree is coming the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia in 2019 and you have a chance to be a part of this amazing event. The United States delegation will total 10,000 people, which includes 6,480 youth (ages 14-17), 720 adult unit leaders, and 2,700 staff members. To be a youth participant you must have been born between July 22, 2001 and July 21, 2005. The dates of the World Jamboree are July 22-August 2, 2019. If you are interested, go to the United State Jamboree Contingent Web Page https://wsj2019.us/ and sign up for the mailing list.
ADVENTURES BEGIN WITH CAMP CARDS
2018 CAMP CARD SALES
The 2018 Camp Card has over $300 of added value still it sells for only $5.00 per card. Card orders begin October 1st. Order your cards early so we can make sure to have enough for everyone!
Multiple new merchants! Units can earn up to 60%.
Click Here for more information and to
ORDER YOUR CARDS
MID-IOWA SCOUT SHOP NEWS
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DISTRICT NEWS
Prairie Winds District
Twin Rivers District
Woodland Trails District
Popcorn Sales have just begun! But, there is still time to sign up.
Sign up by clicking
HERE today!
Order of the Arrow News
David Konfrst
Davidk1719@gmail.com
www.mitigwa-lodge.org
UPCOMING
ADVENTURES
CUB SCOUTS
Cub Scout Shooting
Saturdays
November 4, 2017
Mitigwa Fun Day
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Science Center
Overnighter
Friday, November 17-18, 2017
BOY SCOUTS/ VENTURERS
Open Climb & Shoot
For Boy Scouts and Venturers
September 16, 2017
October 14, 2017
March 24, 2018
May 26, 2018
Winter Survival
Training
January 27, 2018
HELP WANTED
MITIGWA'S LUMBERJACK
WEEKEND
Saturday, November 4, 2017
8:00am - 4:00pm
Adults and Older Youth
Needed
Must be 21 to operate chain saw
Bring
Chainsaws, Safety Gear, and your Truck.
There are several trees at Mitigwa that need to be removed to make camp safe and enjoyable for our Scouts. Put on your Paul Bunyan hats and lets clean up Mitigwa!
After the camp's needs are met, please take a load of firewood home with you!
To register and for more information:
CLICK HERE
There is no cost: just time and hard work
Lunch will be provided
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
THERE IS STILL TIME TO DONATE IN 2017
Your investment in Scouting provides valuable programs that benefit each and every Scout
DONATE TODAY CLICK HERE
The Mid-Iowa Council Volunteer Corps group is looking for a few people that could help out doing small office tasks for 2-3 hours at a time. If you are retired or know someone that has time during the day, we could use the help. Thanks.
Contact Jennifer Kramka
Jennifer.kramka@scouting.org
Mid-Iowa Council Alumni Association
Welcome to Mid-Iowa Council Alumni Association! We encourage you to continue your involvement with Scouting through our group.
ALUMNI & FRIENDS
FALL EVENT
Please join the Alumni and Friends of the Mid-Iowa Council on Thursday, October 19th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Twisted Vine in West Des Moines. The Twisted Vine is a micro-brewery located at 3320 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. All friends of Scouting are welcome, 21 years and above. If you have not already signed up as an Alumni and Friend of Scouting you can do so at the event. The cost to join is free. The cost of the evening is up to you.
Looking forward to seeing you there. If you are already a member, bring a friend and sign them up to be eligible to win a prize! Watch for another great event coming your way soon! Jim Wissler and Alumni Committee
JOIN OUR ASSOCIATION
CLICK HERE
Thank you to our
Sponsors:
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