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 November, 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 Science Center Overnight Page 6 Cub Scout Shoo ng Sports Page 7 Save the Date Local Events Page 8 Popcorn Calendar Camp Cards Online re charter Page 9 Boy Scout Roundtable The Buddy System Twin Rivers Eagles Page 10 Merit Badge Day Page 11 Klondike Derby Page 12 Klondike Derby Troop 48 BWCAW Page 13 Winter Survival Page 14 IOLS April, 2018 Page 15 FOS Schedule Page 16 OA Calendar Open Shoot/Open Climb Page 17 NYLT Page 18 Philmont 2018 Page 19 Camp Staff Flier Page 20 December calendar December Themes: Scout Law: Kind LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION Cub Scout: Paying It Forward Boy Scout: Winter Camping Go to www.my.scou ng.org to take online Cub Scout leader courses. In Person Cub Scout Leader Specific Training: Saturday, December 2 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 Hello, Twin Rivers! We are approaching the close of our first year as the Twin Rivers District. It has been quite the experience. Managing 200 Packs and Troops and 6,500 + youth is a large task. I feel it has been a successful year, especially on the side of the Fall Cub Scout Recruitment. Nearly every school in the metro area conducted some type of promo on at their buildings before the first day of school even started, school access has increased, and the number of volunteers involved in organizing the campaign increased drama cally. A lot of work behind the scenes is happening to ramp up for a successful 2018, Klondike Derby, Spring Camporee, and Fall Camporees are in the works. We are nearly through a success Popcorn Sale campaign and rolling into the 2018 Friends of Scou ng campaign, tled, To help other people at all mes. Also, re charter me is upon us, please take the me to complete this process by the end of this year. Let me know if you need any help. Thanks for all you do in Scou ng, Todd 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, December 2, 2017 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 and BALOO 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. BALOO Training will consist of the Online Training Video series in the morning and hands on in the a ernoon. 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 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 p://www.scou ng.org/filestore/cubscouts/pdf/2017/310 842(17)_December_Kind.pdf DATE TRAINING TIME LOCATION December 2 March 10 May 19 Leader Specific all levels 8:30 3:30 Maytag Scout Center No act of kindness, no ma er how small, is ever wasted. Aesop 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
Registration Opened September 1 st We have an action-packed night of adventure for $25 per adult and $45 Per Scout. Cub Scouts will spend an overnight at the museum exploring SCI after-hours! Experience science behind the scenes for an evening of education and fun! The program that SCI has put together for the Mid-Iowa Council will focus on the requirements to earn the NOVA STEM award! Tiger Cubs are NOT eligible to earn the NOVA STEM award. Your scout will have the opportunity to work on portions of the NOVA STEM award. All wards earned at this event will be purchased and presented by your pack. Arrive with all necessary items, including sleeping bags, pillows, toiletries and comfortable sleeping clothes. Temperatures fluctuate in the building, so be prepared for anything! You may bring a twin-sized air mattress, but we kindly request that you do not bring cots. There will be an evening snack and complementary popcorn with the IMAX movie and light healthy breakfast available, so please indicate on your registration if you or your scout has special dietary needs. Outside food or drinks are not allowed. Driving directions are available at www.sciowa.org, and discounted parking passes for the handicap-accessible ramp north of SCI can be purchased at the Box Office upon arrival when you sign in. If you are running late, please call the Box Office at (515) 274-6868 ext. 228. The event starts at 6pm so please plan to arrive in time to park and check in by 6pm. Each Tiger Cub (1st grader) must be accompanied by an adult. Wolf, Bear and Webelos are required to have a 6 Scout to 2 adult ratio per Pack. (dens can be mixed, Tiger adults cannot double as a Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Leader.) For additional information, you may contact Dan Maiers at dan.maiers@scouting.org or 515-266-2135. NOVA STEM award guide books are available for purchase at the Scout Shop. 5
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 6
EVENT DATE LOCATION TIME Science Center Overnight November 17 18 SCI Check in 6:00 PM Cub Scout Leader Training Dec 2 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 November 11 Des Moines Symphony Pops The Music of Queen Civic Center November 12 Veteran s Day Concert Civic Center November 14 November 16 Vienna Boy s Choir Jingle Bell Drop Stephen s Auditorium Valley Junc on November 22 26 Disney on Ice Dream Big Wells Fargo Arena November 23 November 25 Turkey Trot Old Time Music and Dance Jam Workshop Des Moines Courthouse Java Joe s Coffeehouse 7
Popcorn Calendar November 13, 2017 November 18, 2017 November 21, 2017 December 6, 2017 December 9, 2017 Prize Order Due Online Prize Mania website Clean Up Product Pick Up Maytag Scout Center from 9am noon Payment Due (Required for prize delivery) Top Seller Events Registra on Due Online Council website Top Sellers Recogni on Event Iowa Wild 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. 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. 8
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 November Boy Scout Roundtable Program Online Re chartering/scoutbook 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. The basics of the Buddy System: Looking out for one another anywhere and everywhere is the keystone to the buddy system. Just because you re in a populous place doesn t mean you can t get overlooked by those around you. Buddies are there to watch you when others may not. They stay nearby to monitor you, aler ng a safety team if help is needed. Adults are not exempt from any these safety measures. Scouters should have buddies during all Scou ng ac vi es, too. Buddy system guidelines: The buddy system should be used at all mes, not just for aqua cs. Horseback riding, cycling, canvassing the neighborhood during a fundraiser you name it, you need a buddy. It s recommended that buddies know and be comfortable with each other. No youth should be forced into or made to feel uncomfortable by a buddy assignment. It is strongly encouraged to pair Scouts of similar abili es, ages and maturity. Self selec on with no more than two years age or significant differences in maturity is recommended. A buddy team may consist of three Scouts when necessary, like an odd number in a group. On the water: Buddies should check into and out of an area together. They are to stay in the same assigned area, too. If two buddies are of differing swimming abili es, they should remain in the assigned area of the buddy s lesser ability level. About every 10 minutes, lookouts can conduct a buddy check. The lookout gives a signal and calls for Buddies. Buddies are expected to raise each other s hand by the me the lookout counts to 10. Lookouts count the paired swimmers before swimming resumes. Scouts on a float trip need to have buddies as well, and each boat should have a buddy boat. On the trail: While hiking or camping in the backcountry, Scouts are encouraged to travel in groups of at least four. That way, if one gets injured, a buddy can stay with him, while the other two seek help. At mee ngs: When mee ng with a merit badge counselor, Scouts can have a fellow Scout, sibling, parent, rela ve or friend with them. A buddy isn t necessary for a Scoutmaster conference, but the mee ng should be visible and accessible by others. Eagle Scout Awards: Joel Hyler Spencer Swanson Gabriel Po ebaum Troop 182 Troop 10 Troop 123 9
Build an Adventure! Merit Badge Day November 18th, 2017 Come and explore different careers as Mid Iowa Council partners with unions and companies to open their doors to Scouts. Different merit badge classes will be offered by professionals in the field at their business or union hall. Class size will vary and will be limited, register early. When? Saturday, November 18th, 2017 Time? Cost? $20 Where? Food? What to Bring? Classes will start at 9am, ending mes will vary. Loca ons vary depending on the merit badge. Lunch will be provided See specific descrip ons for required items, like specific clothing. pre registra on is required Registra on will open on October 17th, 2017 For more informa on or to register go to: h ps://www.midiowacouncilbsa.org/boyscoutac vi es Or contact Dan Maiers 515 266 2135 Mid Iowa Council 6123 Scout Trail Des Moines, IA 50321 515 2662135 10
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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. 12
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. 13
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 14
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 15
Jan 6, 2018 Feb 23 25 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 Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Dr. January 6, 2018 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. 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. 16
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 17
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. 18
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 19
December 2017 December Themes: Cub Scout: Kind/Paying It Forward Boy Scout: Winter Camping Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 4 5 6 Top Sellers Event Registration Due Online 7 Twin Rivers District Committee Meeting 1 2 Cub Scout Leader Training Maytag Scout Center 8:30 12:30 8 9 Top Seller s Recognition Event Iowa Wild 10 11 12 13 14 Twin Rivers Roundtable 15 16 17 Venture Officers Meeting 18 19 20 21 22 23 Maytag Scout Center Closed 24 25 Maytag Scout Center Closed 26 Maytag Scout Center Closed 27 28 29 30 31 Maytag Scout Center Closed Winter Banquet 20