Bridges Twin Rivers District Roundtable Newsle er Field Director: Todd Eipperle; todd.eipperle@scou ng.org District Director: Sara Gilbert: sara.gilbert@scou ng.org District Administra ve Assistant: Terri Cutler: terri.cutler@scou ng.org December, 2017: Page 1 RT Program info Training Dates Page 2 District Volunteers Facebook Page 3 Training Con nuum Page 4 Roundtable Informa on Cub Scout Roundtable Twin Rivers Challenge Page 5 Cub Scout Shoo ng Sports Page 6 Save the Date Local Events Page 7 Camp Cards District Recogni on Event Online re charter Page 8 Boy Scout Roundtable Wilderness First Aid Twin Rivers Eagles Page 9 Klondike Derby Page 10 Klondike Derby Troop 48 BWCAW Page 11 Winter Survival Page 12 IOLS April, 2018 Page 13 FOS Schedule Page 14 OA Calendar Open Shoot/Open Climb Page 15 NYLT Page 16 Philmont 2018 Page 17 Camp Staff Flier Page 18 January 2018 calendar January Themes: Scout Law: Helpful LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION Cub Scout: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Boy Scout: Games Go to www.my.scou ng.org to take online Cub Scout leader courses. In Person Cub Scout Leader Specific Training: Saturday, March 10 Saturday, May 19 Maytag Scout Center 8:30 AM 3:30PM All CS leader posi ons Training is free Contact: Tom Primmer taprimmer@msn.com Boy Scout Leader Training Indoor Session March 10 Maytag Scout Center No cost 8:00 AM 12:30 PM Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS): April 20 21 Camp Mi gwa Cost: $25 Friday 5:00 PM Saturday, 6:00 PM Outdoor Ethics (Leave No Trace) April 27 29 Bear Creek Lodge, Camp Akela Friday, 5:00 PM Sunday, 3:00 PM Cost $25 Register for all training online at: www.midiowacouncilbsa.org calendar interac ve calendar training and click on the specific date/training for which you want to register. 1
District Officers District Chairman Rob Stark robstark@mchsi.com Commissioner Dan Flaherty dflaher@outlook.com Vice Chair Program Brad Vander Linden brad.vander.linden@gmail.com Advancement Vincent Morrissey vince.morrissey@rrvscou ng.org Ac vi es and Civic Service Mark Ziino markz@ziino.com Popcorn Terry Kleinhesselink Terry@kleinhesselink.us Training Tom Primmer taprimmer@msn.com Camp Promo on Chair Sco Robinson serobinson87@aol.com Friends of Scou ng Chair Dave Lester dlestercpa@gmail.com Hello, Twin Rivers! Lots to talk about, so I'll get right to it. Re charter as a reminder ALL re charter packets are due to the Scout Center by December 31, 2017. If you have not completed your re charter PLEASE call Todd to let him know why, so he can help you. The Spring Camporee (it's great to think about spring weather on days like today!) will be with Prairie Winds District and the theme will be mining. They're working hard to make this a memorable camporee, so please make plans to a end. Our awards and recogni on get together is fast approaching. Take the me to nominate your fellow Scouters for the work they did this past year, so we can recognize their efforts. We are looking for nomina ons for District Award of Merit, Scouter of the Year and maybe a parent or other leader that did something noteworthy and you want to recognize them with a li le something. Please forward all nomina ons to Todd and indicate what you are nomina ng them for. Friends of Scou ng (FOS) if you haven't signed up for a FOS presenta on, please call Todd and get on the schedule. We want to visit ALL the units in our district to present our FOS product. Finally, I want to wish all of you and your families a very blessed Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! May God con nue to bless you, your families, our communi es and our great na on! Thanks for all you do in Scou ng, Rob Stark Todd Eipperle Sara Gilbert In an effort to be er connect with everyone in Scou ng (parents, commi ee members, den leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters etc.) we would like to have you forward the Twin Rivers Facebook page link to everyone in your unit. We need you to "like" and "follow" us so we can keep you up to date and communicate be er with all of you. h ps://www.facebook.com/twinriversdistrict/ here is the link, just "LIKE" us and Follow us! Please urge your families to "Like" us and "Follow" us. 2
Cub Scout & Boy Scout Leader Indoor Training Maytag Scout Center 6123 Scout Trail, Des Moines When: Saturday, March 10, 2018 Saturday, May 19, 2018 *You only need to a end one session to be a Trained Cub Scout Leader 8:00 AM Check in 8:30 AM Leader Training Starts 3:30 PM Cub Scout Leader Training will end *Cub Scout Leader Training will have a one hour break for lunch on your own. Cub Scout Leader Training will be offered at all session dates The training will consist of the h p:my.scou ng.org online training video series, but conducted in a group se ng, with frequent group discussions amongst the par cipants and session facilitators. This will provide opportuni es for ques ons and input. Upon comple on of Cub Scout Leader Training you will be trained in all posi ons listed: Cubmaster & Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader & Assistant Den Leader (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, & Webelos), Commi ee Chair & Pack Commi ee. Thanks to your Friends of Scou ng dona ons, Cub Scout and Boy Scout Indoor Leader Training are provided free. You must be a registered leader with current Youth Protec on Training to receive credit for the training. Registra on is due the Thursday before each session, sessions without sufficient registra on may be cancelled. Walk ins are welcome but are not encouraged. Online Registra on open now at: h ps://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/cubleadertraining Ques ons call Todd Eipperle 515 250 5539 or todd.eipperle@scou ng.org JANUARY ADVENTURES WITH A CHARACTER COMPASS POINTING TO HELPFUL: TIGER Tiger Bites (Core) Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries (Elec) WOLF Howling at the Moon (Core) Paws of Skill (Elec) BEAR Fellowship & Duty to God (Core) WEBELOS CORE (None) ARROW OF LIGHT CORE Camper (Core) WEBELOS & AOL ELECTIVES Fix It (Elec) 3
When is Roundtable? Second Thursday of each month beginning each new Scou ng year. Where? Maytag Scout Center, 6123 Scout Trail, Des Moines. Start @ 7:00 PM End @ 8:30 PM Roundtables are not held in February, (District Recogni on month) May, (progam planning month) and July. August is the Annual Program Kickoff mee ng previously known as Corn Feed. Do you know that there are pack mee ng plans for every month, based on the theme of the month? Go to: h ps://www.scou ng.org/filestore/cubscouts/pdf/2017/310 842(17)_January_Helpful.pdf DATE TRAINING TIME LOCATION March 10 May 19 Leader Specific all levels 8:30 3:30 Maytag Scout Center The main question of life is not, what can I get? But what can I give? Baden-Powell Twin Rivers District Challenge For every Cub Scout Pack that has membership growth over 2016 year end membership, your Field Director or District Chairman will take a pie in the face from each of your new Cub Scouts. Twin Rivers Cub Packs that currently have an increase over their December 31, 2016, year end membership are: Pack 10 Pack 83 Pack 153 Pack 280 Pack 28 Pack 88 WDM Pack 167 Pack 281 Pack 29 Pack 89 Pack 173 Pack 284 Pack 31 Pack 95 Pack 179 Pack 383 Pack 36 Pack 103 Pack 182 Pack 43 Pack 115 Pack 183 Pack 48 Pack 118 Pack 205 Pack 61 Pack 120 Pack 206 Pack 71 Pack 121 Pack 242 Pack 75 Pack 152 Pack 246 4
Featuring BB Guns, Archery, Wrist Rockets held at Grinnell Scoutland and Camp Akela. These open shoo ng events are conducted by trained and cer fied staff. Session begins at 1:00 PM and ends at 4:00 PM. Please plan to arrive and check in before the session starts. Individual par cipants need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Units par cipa ng need to provide at least two deep adult leadership. All par cipants need to bring Annual Health and Medical Record. These are all fun shoo ng ac vi es with open range for all Cub Scouts. A 15 30 minute briefing will be provided prior to each shoo ng session. You must pre register no later than the Wednesday before the event you plan to a end at: h ps://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/shoo ngsports Saturdays 1 pm to 4 pm Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Grinnell Scoutland Camp Akela April 7, 2018 Cub Scouts Cub Scouts May 12, 2018 Cub Scouts Cub Scouts Open Shoot Program Fees Cub Scouts: $10 per Shooter No Charge for non-shooting youth or Adult Number of participants is limited: Minimum 8 youth, Maximum 36 youth Shoo ng Sports Saturday programs are available to registered Cub Scouts and their leaders. Registering is easy and available online. R egistr a on s a re mad e on a fir st come ba sis. Reserva ons canceled at least 30 days prior to the first day of an event will receive a 90% refund. Cancella ons within the 30 days, but s ll prior to the first day, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be made for cancella ons made the day of an event. All cancella ons must be made directly to the Maytag Scout Center in wri ng or by calling (515) 266 2135 or toll free (800) 999 7268 and then confirmed in wri ng. Fees paid are not transferable to another date. Availability for each program is listed on the registra on page. Camping is available at both loca ons for addi onal fees. For more info contact the Mid-Iowa Council office at 1-800-999-7268 5
EVENT DATE LOCATION TIME Cub Scout Leader Training March 10, 2018 May 19, 2018 Maytag Scout Center 8:00 Check in 3:30 PM Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet January 6 Airport Holiday Inn Winter Survival Training January 27 ISU Armory 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Camp Card Sale Begins February 1, 2018 Camp Leader Mee ng February 3, 2018 Maytag Scout Center Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills April 20 21, 2018 Camp Mi gwa Cost $25 Outdoor Ethics Training April 27 29, 2018 Camp Mi gwa $25 5:00 PM Friday 3:00 PM Sunday December 15, 2017 The Elves and the Shoemaker Des Moines Playhouse Tickets $6 December 15 Iowa Wolves game Wells Fargo Arena December 16 Comic Book I CON Iowa State Fairgrounds 4H December 17 Natalie Grant & Danny Gokey Hoyt Sherman December 14 23 A Christmas Carol Des Moines Social Club December 15 16 Winter Farmers Market Kaleidascope at the Hub Tickets $25+ Adults $15. 12 and under free. Tickets $21 $52 Ticket info 515 309 0251 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Free December 16 17 The Nutcracker Des Moines Civic Center Tickets $20 $60 December 31 GuideOne ImaginEve HyVee Hall 4:00 8:00 PM Free 6
The 2018 Camp Card has over $300 of added value s ll it sells for only $5.00 per card. Card orders began October 1st with the sale beginning on February 1, 2018. Order your cards early so we can make sure to have enough for everyone! Commission Scale: Sell up to: 399 cards Units earn $2.50 per card sold 400 599 Units earn $2.75 per card sold 600+ Units earn $3.00 per card sold The sale runs from February 1 April 30, 2018. All accounts must be paid in full by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 4, 2018. Twin Rivers District Annual Recognition Reception Fred Maytag II Scout Center 6123 Scout Trail, Des Moines, Iowa Thursday, February 8, 2018 7:00 PM This year s district reception will be on a Thursday evening. The event will feature recognition of unit leaders, unit commissioners, district committee members, and the District Award of Merit presentations. Hors d oeuvres, coffee, and soda will be available. Please pass the word to other interested individuals who would enjoy celebrating successful Scouting. Bring your chartered organization representative, committee members, volunteers, parents, spouses, and community leaders. This is the time to celebrate Scouting and our great volunteer leaders. Re charter began online October 1. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the very few youth serving organiza ons that covers all its leaders with liability insurance. Scou ng as we know it, would not be able to con nue if our leaders did not have the assurance they are protected. However, it s no surprise that costs go up and cost of liability insurance coverage is increasing at an extraordinary rate millions of dollars each year! The current coverage provided by the Na onal Council cannot con nue without an increase in the annual member registra on fee. Effec ve December 1, 2017, the annual registra on fee* for all of us will increase to $33.00. None of us like to pay more money, but there is good news: First, liability insurance remains in place covering you going to, at, or going home from any Scou ng ac vity. Second, in addi on to liability insurance, the Mid Iowa Council provides Accident & Sickness Insurance to every single member while engaged in Scou ng ac vi es at no cost to you. 7
District Roundtable This event helps unit leaders stay "in the know" about current events, training and ac vi es. Mingle with other leaders and swap ps and tricks for an easier, more fun Scou ng program. When and Where is Roundtable? Each month second Thursday Start @ 7:00 End @ 8:30 Maytag Scout Center, 6123 Scout Trail December Boy Scout Roundtable Program Community Service/Order of the Arrow Boy Scout Leaders Training (Indoor) Maytag Scout Center March 10, 2018 Registra on is due the Thursday before each session No cost. Introduc on to Outdoor Skills (IOLS) Overnight Session Camp Mi gwa April 20 21, 2018 $25 per par cipant Hands on program gives adult leaders in the Boy Scout program a prac cal introduc on to the patrol method and many outdoor skills. Rain or shine, this event starts at 5:00 PM on Friday and will end at 6:00 PM on Saturday evening. Register at: h p:\\www.midiowacouncilbsa.org on the training calendar under the date. Pre registra on required. AMERICAN RED CROSS WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSES: For the past several years, Sea Base and the Northern Tier have required at least one adult member of each crew to be cer fied in American Red Cross (ARC) Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WFA) and one adult cer fied in Adult CPR. Philmont is now requiring two deep training in WFA and CPR. Proof of this training is required at check in at each base. The ARC WFA Course is a 16 hour course which has been arranged for SeaBase, Summit, Philmont and Northern Tier crews. We offer the course over a weekend. Adult CPR is a pre requisite that must be taken in advance of the WFA course. (There will be no excep ons). CPR courses are readily available from the Red Cross or American Heart Associa on. Check their websites. ARC CPR cer fica on is good for two years from comple on. The WFA cer fica on is also good for two years. Erik Sanning has been conduc ng the WFA training for MIC crews for the past 8 9 years. He is an experienced ARC first aid instructor and has trained to teach this par cular course. As a bonus, he has significant Philmont/BWCA experience. Therefore, he brings some personal knowledge and experience to the training. Erik has selected several weekends that work well for him: January 13/14 March 17/18 May 5/6 According to the par cipant lists provided by each base, we know of eighteen crews doing Sea Base, Northern Tier or Philmont trips and three units doing their own trip. A minimum of thirty folks must be trained. Other leaders will be included if there is space available. Some crews may have this requirement covered. The ARC requires Erik to cap par cipa on at 12 trainees per course to make it a quality experience. If all crews take advantage of this opportunity, we would be able to get all the required training done in three sessions. For Philmont, trainees may be a responsible youth or adult. Sea Base and Northern Tier require an adult to be cer fied. At this point, with three sessions, it does not appear that we can offer to train more than the minimum number required by each base. There will be a cost involved. Last year the fee was $80.00/person which included all texts and materials. Erik will determine this year's fee a er he checks with the ARC on materials. Some crews divide this expense out among the crew; others have the par cipant cover the cost since he/she may benefit in other ways from having the cer fica ons. Payment will be expected prior to the Saturday morning of the class. Eagle Scout Awards: Reece Bowlin Joseph Krejchi Alexander Zarkowski Jeremiah Steinfeldt Troop 123 Troop 888 Troop 54 Troop 316 Samuel Thomas Jonathan Nash Eric Spenceri Jerre Sanders Troop 316 Troop 188 Troop 77 Troop 77 Hunter Briggs Benjamin Johnson Troop 77 Troop 888 8
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Canoe the Boundary Waters Aug 6 12, 2018 Scouts, Patrols & Troops are invited to join Troop 48 Cost: $510 per person registered before Dec 15 Includes: charter bus, food, professional ou i ng, ultra light canoe, 6 day 5 night trek, bunkhouse night in Ely & shower Op onal: Con ngent t shirt and patch will be available for sale Canoe route for any skill level: easy, moderate or challenging Each Scout & Scouter must pass the BSA Blue Swimmer Test Crew mee ngs this winter for Scout led planning Individual Scouts, Patrols or En re Troops may sign up Register at h ps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bwcaw2018 Ques ons: Contact Scoutmaster Jeff Westendorf at 515 401 7621 or jpwesten@gmail.com. 10
31 ST WINTER SURVIVAL TRAINING Saturday, January 27, 2018, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Check in: 8:30 am to 8:55 am) Iowa State University Armory Pammel Drive and Russell Road Ames, Iowa This annual Mid Iowa Council event brings to Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and adult leaders an opportunity to receive knowledge in how to survive under winter condi ons. The training event will host as many as 300 par cipants and is being conducted by the Army R.O.T.C. Staff and cadets at Iowa State University. This will be the 30th year they have provided this training. Instructors will cover such subjects as: How to find your way Building fires and finding food Making shelters Signaling Games and a lot more Come dressed for the weather outside! This training includes both morning and a ernoon sessions of classroom instruc on and outdoor workshops. Scouts not properly dressed may be asked to stay inside. The fee for this event is $20.00 per youth member or adult leader a ending. The fee includes a con nental breakfast, lunch, coffee for adults, and patch. ADULT PARTICIPANTS Adults will be permi ed to a end the event and will be asked to a end both the indoor and outdoor sessions, and help provide assistance in keeping Scouts orderly and a en ve. By doing this, leaders will be able to get the same ps the Scouts get, and help with the quality of the training. WEBELOS SCOUTS are asked not to par cipate in this training. It is age and rank appropriate for Boy Scouts; Webelos will have the opportunity to par cipate a er they become Boy Scouts. SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 PAID PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED! For more informa on and to register: www.midiowacouncilbsa.org MAKE YOUR RESERVATION EARLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 25, 2018. 11
Introduc on to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) April 20 21, 2018 Mi gwa Scout Reserva on Introduc on to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Posi on Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. Specifically, this hands on program gives adult leaders a prac cal introduc on to the patrol method of a boy led troop by teaching many of the prac cal outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out of doors. In addi on, the teaching methods, ac vi es, and games model the variety of teaching used in effec ve and engaging Scou ng programs. Who? Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmaster When? Friday, April 20 to Saturday, April 21, 2018 Cost? $25 for each Par cipant Where? Mi gwa Scout Reserva on: 1820 Magnolia Rd., Woodward, IA 50276 Weather? Dress for the weather this is a rain or shine event. For more informa on and to register: h p:\\www.midiowacouncilbsa.org (pre registra on is required) Mid Iowa Council 6123 Scout Trail Des Moines, IA 50321 515 2662135 12
2018 Friends of Scouting Presentation Date should be during November, 2017, through March, 2018 Unit: Pack Troop Crew Unit Number Circle one Date of FOS Presentation Time Location: Contact Person Main Phone Email Presentation Information due by December 31, 2017 Contact: Terri Cutler, terri.cutler@scouting.org or 515-266-2135 Base/Silver Goal: Free Cloth Rank Advancements: Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and Arrow of Light Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life Bronze Gold, Silver, Ranger, Quartermaster, Quest and Trust To be given to every person who invests $150, a commemora ve patch, 8th in a series of 12. Stretch/Gold Goal: Packs: Free Pinewood Derby Car Kit for each registered Scout Troops: Free merit badges Pinewood Derby Car Kits will be awarded at the Roundtable following the stretch goal being obtained. Goal must be a ained by April 30. Awards begin on May 1 and con nue through April of the following year. To be given to every person who invests $300, a commemora ve patch and coin, 8th in a series of 12. To be given to every person who invests $700, a set of all past and current commemora ve FOS patches in addi on to the patch and coin 13
Jan 6, 2018 Mar 2 4 Apr 13 15 May 5 May 18 20 Jun 17 23 Aug 17 19 Winter Banquet Snowflake Pow Wow Sec on Conclave, Camp Hohn Ring Blitz Spring Conclave, Camp Mi gwa Trail Crew, Camp Mi gwa Fall Fellowship, Camp Mi gwa Lodge Winter Banquet, January 6, 2018 Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Dr. At Winter Banquet, in addi on to celebra ng our past and future, the lodge recognizes our new Ordeal and Brotherhood members, Vigil Honor members, and Eagle Scouts. We will also recognize several individuals and chapters with a mul tude of awards, such as the Arrowman of Achievement and Founder s Awards. Snowflake PowWow Camp Dodge March 2 4, 2017 Snowflake PowWow is our annual event where we focus heavily on ceremony team performances. Each Chapter will be performing a pre determined ceremony on Saturday morning, compe ng and ge ng scored on their performance. Winners will be announced at the PowWow. The Mi gwa Dancers will be performing at the PowWow on Saturday night which will be one of many highlights of the en re weekend! There will also be a variety of ac vi es during the weekend such as crea ng ou i ng, training sessions for Elangomats/Nimats, different cra s, and other events you have to check out for yourself! You can find RRV on the Web at RRV bsa oa.org Open Climb/Open Shoot for Boy Scouts and Venturers Mi gwa Scout Reserva on March 24th and May 26th, 2018 9am to 4pm There will be morning and a ernoon blocks, sign up for one or both blocks, mix and match between climbing, rifle, shotgun and archery. More informa on or to register: h ps://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/boyscoutac vi es Registra on closes 2 weeks prior to event date. 14
Save the Date Are you ready to take your Youth Scou ng experience to the next level? You will not want to miss this experience. Only offered every two years, you will learn and prac ce new skills including leadership, patrol dynamics, how to communicate with other scouts, and many new ways to improve your Scou ng Unit. All this while making memories that last a life me! What? Na onal Youth Leadership Training When? July 28 th to August 4 th 2018 Where? Camp Mi gwa, Woodward, IA Who May A end? Boy Scouts must be at least 13 years old or have completed seventh grade, First Class rank, and two years of Boy Scout summer camp. Venturers with long term camping experience. If you have ques ons, please contact: Dale Hedrick, Course Director Phone: 515 556 2730 Email: scoutmaster383@gmail.com 15
Mid Iowa Council Philmont Expedi ons 2018 will be the 79th Anniversary of Philmont's first camping season in 1939. The Mid Iowa Council Philmont Expedi ons will put together five crews of 10 Scouts and 2 advisors a total of 56 Scouts and leaders. It is me for you to think about commi ng to this expedi on. The Con ngent trek will depart and return to Des Moines; the dates are July 21 August 4, 2018. The two weeks should fall before the beginning of football prac ce and marching band in most school systems. Conflicts should be worked out in advance by the Scout and the coach. The trip will be two full calendar weeks: departure on a Saturday, return on Saturday two weeks later. The es mated cost of the trip is $1,280.00 per person and a deposit of $200.00 per person is due with the applica on. No further fees will be payable un l early fall of 2017 and future payments will be spread over a 10 month period. This is a first come first served situa on. The total cost includes Philmont fees, charter transport, meals en route, crew picture, maps, and con ngent T shirt and jacket. Each Scout is responsible for his own spending money. Fees paid are refundable provided cancella on is early enough to allow the spot to be sold to another Scout. Cancella ons made at the last minute may not be refundable since most expenses are fixed costs. Please make all checks payable to: MID IOWA COUNCIL PHILMONT EXPEDITIONS. Some things to keep in mind as you plan: The maximum crew size is 10 Scouts, 2 adult advisors. Crews larger than 12 are not permi ed. Smaller crews may have Scouts from other troops included. Scouts must be 14 years old by January 1, 2018, or have completed the 8 th grade by summer of 2018. No excep ons. All applicants must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. Philmont is a physically demanding experience. Applicants with chronic illness, excessive body weights, or severe food allergies should give serious considera on. A specific Philmont medical physical examina on is required. All travel is by chartered bus. Travel uniform is the Class A uniform ("Class A" shirt and Scout shorts or pants). Three mee ngs are required: the first was in September, the second will be in late March, 2018, and the final in early June, 2018. Scouts and adult leaders are expected to be in Class A uniform at each mee ng. Printed informa on is available at these mee ngs covering all aspects of the Con ngent. Each of the crews may set up addi onal mee ngs or prac ce hikes. Guidebooks, physical blanks, and other informa on are provided at the March, 2018, mee ng. A complete medical examina on will be required of each par cipant on the specific 2018 Philmont physical form. All communica ons, mee ng no ces, etc. are handled by mail, with correspondence addressed to the Scout, not the parent. NAME: Troop #: District: RRV Soc. Sec. # Home Address Home Phone # City State: Iowa Zip Code E mail address: Birthdate Leadership posi on: Membership number: Birthplace: (city) (county) (state) The above form cons tutes an applica on for the Mid Iowa Council Philmont Con ngent forming for the Year 2018. The requested informa on is necessary to the Council's applica on process and will not be used for any other purpose. It is understood that this completed applica on, along with the required deposit of $200.00, indicates that this Scout/adult fully intends to take part. Should circumstances prevent this, every a empt will be made to fill his slot, and full payment may be refunded. Dates of Con ngent: July 21 August 4, 2018. The total cost of the 2018 Con ngent is es mated to be $1,280.00. The fee is the same for both Scouts and advisors. This figure includes all Philmont fees, charter bus fares, and meals and a rac ons en route. Payments need to be made on a regular basis to enable us to make our commitments to Philmont and other vendors. Three mee ngs are held; the first in late September, 2017, the second in late March, 2018, and early June, 2018. We feel these are the minimum needed to provide the necessary informa on to the leader/advisor to ensure a good experience at Philmont. The crew advisors may also wish to plan addi onal mee ngs of the crew and prac ce treks. Please ini al to indicate that you have read and understand the above. 16
June 4 July 23, 2018 Many opportuni es exist to work at the Mi gwa Scout Reserva on. You should consider the following op ons: 18 years of age and older: Join Camp Staff Administra ve roles as an area director or support staff manager. This provides you with the ability to supervise and make key decisions on the direc on of camp. 16 17 years of age: Work as a member of program or support staff such as merit badge instructor, trading post clerk, kitchen assistant. 15 years of age or younger: Consider par cipa ng in the Counselor in Training program. Experience the taste of being on camp staff for two weeks. Working at summer camp has shown that Scouts improve their: Cri cal thinking skills Social Skills Self esteem Independence Leadership skills Staff receive free room and board (meals) and a discount at the Mid Iowa Scout Shop while employed. Staff also receive specialized training and a compe ve salary. Individuals seeking an internship in a field related to any area of camp may be eligible to use their employment as a paid internship. Applica ons are available at: www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/campstaff 17
January 2018 January Themes: Cub Scout: Helpful/Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Boy Scout: Games Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 NEW YEAR S DAY Maytag Scout Center Closed 2 3 4 Twin Rivers District Committee Meeting 5 6 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet Airport Holiday Inn 7 8 9 10 11 Twin Rivers Roundtable 12 13 14 15 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Maytag Scout Center Closed 16 Popcorn Summit 17 18 19 20 21 Venture Officers Meeting 22 23 24 25 26 27 Winter Survival Training, Ames 28 29 30 31 18