Nov/Dec, 2012 Volume 10, Issue 6 Bi-Monthly

Provided By:

Council President-Dave Wagner Council Commissioner-Rick Leute Scout Executive/CEO-Scott Seibert

The Northeast Iowa Council wishes you warm Holiday Greetings!

Drum roll please.....Our top salesman for Super Saturday was Johnathan O. from Pack 100 (Carver) in the Dubuque District!!!! Johnathan sold $1,948.00 over the weekend. Congratula-tions Johnathan!

Popcorn Results A big thank you to all who participated in this years’ popcorn sale to benefit Scouting. As

of press time our Council sold $552,750. This is yet another record year for sales in the Council. Because of your support, our Scouts have more money to enhance the Scouting program in the communities we serve! We could not be more proud of our sales force this year. The Scouts in the Northeast Iowa Council have mastered the art of salesman-ship.

iPAD 2 Winners

- Sammy D—Pack 60 -Ty E.— Pack 38

Popcorn Sales Results

TOP SELLING PACKS Pack 60 (Dubuque)-$30,526 Pack 64 (Dellaykee)-$20,238 TOP SELLING TROOPS Troop 94 (Dubuque)-$19,292 Troop 34 (Dellaykee)-$7,320 Winners Circle (over $2,000 in sales) Over 25 Scouts sold over $2,000 in sales this year! Great job!

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Message From Key 3-Happy Holiday’s

Dear Scouters, It is hard to believe that the end of the year is upon us again. This past year we have so much to be thankful for, and that is because of your dedication, leadership, and support to our great program called Scouting. As we look back over the last twelve months, we have so much to smile about. We have grown in every measurable area, and we continue to be a “Gold Level” council. What does that mean to you? That means that you can be proud of all of your efforts because we are offering a premiere Scouting program to the youth in our communities. Your hard work is truly paying off because you are building tomorrow’s future leaders. Our lake project is off to a fantastic start. We were able to drain the lake with little interruptions from mother nature. Please check our council Facebook page and look for updates often. We are installing two cameras in Camp Klaus to document our historic project. Local Scouting is successful due to the efforts and time given by thousands of volunteers who care about young people. Over the last few years, improvements have been made to camp, new programs have been offered and increased service to local units has been made. This is due to the generosity of our donors and friends. As you plan your year end giving, please be aware of various giving options that are available to support many areas of interest to local Scouting, and especially to our Lake John Deere dredge project at Camp C.S. Klaus. If you would like any more information on year end contributions, please contact Scott Seibert at 563.556.4343 or scott.seibert@scouting.org. Happy Holidays from our Family to yours!

Dave Wagner Rick Leute Scott Seibert Council President Council Commissioner Scout Executive/CEO

Pictured above is a photo taken in October showing that most of Lake John Deere has been drained. Be sure to “Like” the council Facebook page and

check out updated photos of the project.

Brandon Walls—Troop 60 Grant Simon—Troop 94 Dustin Nelson—Troop 94 Dylan Lange—Troop 14 Isaac Greener—Troop 32 Adam Greener—Troop 32 Tyler Rochleau—Troop 32 Kordell Smith—Troop 47 Joey O’Donnell—Troop 86 Sam McDermott—Troop 29 Aaron Riniker—Crew 48

NEW EAGLE SCOUTS

Memorial/Tribute Fund Words too often do not express the sentiment we feel at the death of a friend. No finer tribute can be paid than to encourage some boy to live the life of a Scout, and thus perpetuate the high principles you admire in your friend. A contribution to the Boy Scout Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund is the perfect tribute. Your gift to the Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund of the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America is: * A gift that will live on forever for the future of

Scouting in the Northeast Iowa Council permanent endowment fund

* A Tribute to the one whom you wish to honor * Promptly acknowledged with a tribute certificate * A convenient way of expressing your feelings * A tax deductible contribution and a private

expression Mail your gift to:

Permanent Endowment Tribute Fund Northeast Iowa Council, BSA

P.O. Box 732, Dubuque, IA 52004-0732

Local Scouter Recognized with National Award

Mark Kilgore was recognized by Eagle Window and Door on September 27, 2012 with the Garofalo Award. The Garofalo Award is a national award within the family of Anderson Windows that recognizes outstanding volunteer service. Mark was chosen as a finalist for the award. Mark received a $1,000 contribution given to the charity of his choice on his behalf. Mark chose the Northeast Iowa Council as his charity. The council expresses its sincere gratitude for Mark’s leadership and support to the Council.

Local Scouter, Mark Kilgore was recognized with the Garofalo Award from Anderson Windows. Pictured above is Council Commissioner Rick Leute, Scout Executive Scott Seibert, Lynn Kilgore, and Mark Kilgore.

Annual Heritage Reception Set The annual Troop 1 Heritage Society will meet on November 19, 2012 at Thunder Hills Country Club to recognize all new members of the Northeast Iowa Council’s Heritage Society. The NEIC Heritage Society was started to ensure the growth and success of the council for many generations to come. We have several new James E. West Fellows to recognize at the

function. New members that will be recognized this year are:

Jeremy Smerud Mike McDonald

Mark Kilgore Dr. Joe Jenkins

Jon Uzel Dr. James Neumeister

Jim Langridge, a former Scout Executive with the Northeast Iowa Council will be our guest speaker for the evening telling stories of Clifton and Sophia Klaus.

In Memory of Janice M. Rauen Northeast Iowa Council

Lake John Deere Dredge Update In October we were successful in opening the gate valve to drain Lake John Deere. It was a roller coaster of emotions as we encountered a few bumps in the process. We had to pump a good majority of the water as we needed to perform maintenance on the gate. The dewatering of the lake was a huge undertaking and many people need to be thanked for their efforts!

We are now in a waiting pattern for the lake to continue to de-water. Camp will be closed until this Spring to allow construction and trucks to be able to move freely through camp. We have purchased two cameras to take pictures of the progress at camp. Be sure to check our Facebook page and website for updates on Lake John Deere. If you would like to make a donation for the project you can mail it into the Scout Center.

“Save the Lake Fund” PO Box 732

Dubuque, IA 52004 This maintenance fund drive is a 3 year campaign, so all pledges will be able to be paid through December, 2015. Thanks for your support and dedication to this project.

DID YOU KNOW? The Northeast Iowa Council can accept mutual funds or shares of stock. Donating shares that have increased in value is a good way to avoid capital gain taxes. Please contact Scott Seibert at scott.seibert@scouting.org or 563.556.4343 if you would like more information.

Arlen Steve Arlen Ruth Arling Peter Arling Dan Budden Toby Chidley Al Davis Kevin Demmer Terry Demmer Dale Haler Don Jaeger Jesse Klaus Tom Lambert Mike Leifker Mark Lewis Paul Luete Rick Maier Brian Morgan Andrew Puetz Mike Roling Mike Runde Tyler Seier Aaron Sewell John Shaffer Ben Sherman Neil Sherman Jane Westemeier Roger

2013 SUMMER CAMP

WEEK 1 June 16-22

WEEK 2 June 23-29

WEEK 3 July 7-13

WEEK 4 July 14-20

Campsite

Balanced Rock (24)

Troop 47 Troop 69 Troop 91

Bloody Ridge (26)

Troop 39 Troop 40

Maple Grove (24)

Troop 22 Troop 32 Troop 25

Owl Hoot (30)

Troop 86 Troop 17

Twin Craters (40)

Troop 7 Troop 275 Troop 60

Deer Run (30)

Troop 11 Troop 50 (OC)

Trails End (58)

Troop 48 Troop 94 Troop 80

( ) Number of campers each campsite will hold

This probably doesn’t come as a big surprise, but at the end of the 2012 season, we started looking at changes for the 2013 camp season. We know that if changes to our programs are to occur and really get underway, we need to start thinking about them now so we have time to perfect them before asking the boys to participate in them. One of the ways we are planning on doing this is by getting your input as Scout Leaders. What would you like to see? As a staff, we know there are a few things from last year that we would like to change, namely how we run our first-year program (we want to increase first-year Scout involvement through the roof) and creating an older boy program that thrives from one camp season to the next.

Also, looking at the great progress of the lake project, we are still forced to consider the alternatives if the lake renovation doesn’t go according to plan. In place of our aquatics program, what programs would you like to see offered? Perhaps, you would like to see a program return from days gone by that we no longer do, or perhaps, you’d like to see the opposite and bring in a program we’ve never done before. Regardless, our administrative team is eager to hear all of the ideas that our council has to offer and do our best to make 2013 a memorable experience for all the right reasons. So, please, share your ideas with our team. We’ve held onto evaluations from the 2012 season, but here is a chance to weigh in and share your ideas. Email our team at csk.command@gmail.com and look for more news about changing programs as the year progresses.

CAMP C.S. KLAUS SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CAMP 2013

2013 Camp C.S. Klaus

Mark Niemer named NYLT Scoutmaster

Scout Night with the Dubuque Fighting Saints

Come join us on December 1, 2012 for our annual Scout Night with the Fighting Saints! Cost is $25.00 for the cam-poree which includes mini hockey stick, patch, hot dog, pop, free skating, and auto-graphs. You can also pur-chase game only tickets for 9.00. $5.00 per person late fee in effect after November 26th!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Scouts arrive 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Locker room tour 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm On-ice Skating 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Hot dogs and soda served in MCIC Community Room 6:30 pm - 6:45 p.m. Saints take the ice for warmups 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm Game 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm Autograph session on Main Concourse by Section 110

The council would like to congratulate Mark Niemer with Troop 94. Mark will be the N a t i o n a l Y o u t h Leadership Training Course Director for the 2013 course. Mark has spent many years as volunteer with his troop and the Boy

Scouts. Mark is also completing his Wood Badge course and will bring his training skills to our Councils NYLT Course. Mark will do a fabulous job! Please congratulate Mark when you see him at Scouting events. Mark your calendars 2013 NYLT schedule Week 1 : April 12-14 Week 2 : April 26– 28 Registration will be available in December on our website www.scoutsiowa.org.

High Adventure Scholarship

The Floor Show Furniture and Flooring of Dubuque in memory of John Seier, a long time Troop 69 Scoutmaster, and dedicated employee are giving away two 250 dollar s c h o l a r s h i p s . T h e s e scholarships are available to any Scout in the Northeast Iowa Council, going on a high adventure trip during the 2013

summer. These include Philmont, Boundary Waters, Florida Sea Base, National Jamboree, and unit designed high adventure. The applications are available o n t h e c o u n c i l w e b p a g e (www.scoutsiowa.org), and paper copies are available at the Scout Service Center.

Scout Night with the Harlem Globetrotters

THE NORTHEAST IOWA COUNCIL WELCOMES THE ORIGINAL HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS AND THEIR WORLD FAMOUS TRADITION OF BALL HANDLING WIZARDRY, BASKETBALL

ARTISTRY AND ONE-OF-A-KIND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FOR SCOUTS OF ALL AGES. RECEIVE A GLOBETROTTER PATCH WITH EACH TICKET.

FIVE FLAGS CENTER...DUBUQUE, IOWA DECEMBER 30, 2012 @ 2 P.M.

TICKETS BASELINE $15, SIDELINE $20 PURCHASE TICKETS AT FIVE FLAGS FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO

WWW.SCOUTSIOWA.ORG

W h e n t h e D u b u q u e School District c a n c e l s because of unsafe driving conditions due to snow or ice, the Council Service Center

and Trading Post will also be closed. This is due to our driveway and rural conditions that we are exposed too. If you were one of the unfortunate ones that we had to push up our driveway, you will understand our concern for everyone’s safety. If the weather turns bad during the day, please call to make sure we have not closed early.

WEATHER RELATED CLOSURE KEEPS EVERYONE SAFE!

2013 CUB SCOUT SUMMER CAMP DATES SET: Council Day Camp Dates: • June 8-Dubuque Site-Location TBD • June 15-Dyersville Site- Location TBD • July 27-McGregor Site Bloody Run Country Park Cub Scout Overnight 1 • June 22-23-Camp C.S. Klaus Cub Scout Overnight 2 • July 13-14-Camp C.S. Klaus Cub Resident Camp • July 20-22-Camp C.S. Klaus Webelos Camp • June 28-30-Camp C.S. Klaus

Lego Night at the Creative Center

Over 120 Cub Scouts participated in Lego Night at the Creative Center located in the new Warehouse District. Scouts used their imagination and building skills from 6:30 –8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 16. Thank you Jordan Degree and staff for hosting such a great event! Cub Scouts could also decorate their own clay pottery to take home with them.

DUBUQUE DISTRICT District Chairman—Deb Siegworth (563) 589‐2026; dsiegworth@dubuquebank.com 

District Commissioner—Laura Bies (319) 573‐4195 District Executive—Dave Langlois (563) 556‐4343;(c) 847‐812‐0438; dave.langlois@scouting.org 

Have you visited the Dubuque District web page lately? For up-to-date information on what is happening in the district go to:

http://www.scoutsiowa.org/districts/dubuque-district

DISTRICT CALENDAR November 1……………………..........Roundtable (Charter Distribution)

3……………………..........Popcorn Distribution

10……………………….. Cub Scout Fun Night/Boy Scout Lock-in

19……………………........Popcorn Payments Due

22-23……………………..Council Service Center Closed

28………………………….District Committee Meeting

December 6……………………..........Roundtable (Leader Appreciation Night)

15………………………….Charters Due

19………………………… District Committee Meeting

24-Jan 1…………………..Council Service Center Closed

Cub Scout Fun Night

WHERE: Boys & Girls Club, Dubuque, IA WHEN: Saturday, November 10, 5-9 pm WHO: ANY registered Cub Scouts COST: $5 (if received before 11/2/12) ACTIVITIES: Basketball, movies, archery, food, and

more!

Fun Night/Lock-In Registration Yes, sign me up for the (circle one): Fun Night Lock-In

Please return with $5 before November 2

Scout Name __________________________

Phone Number________________________

Pack/Troop #____ Date of Birth: ________

Parent Signature_______________________

Membership Update The Dubuque District Committee has some exciting news for everyone. We now have 1,663 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture Scouts in the program! Why is this exciting, you ask? Well, if we can recruit 45 more youth this fall our district will be showing a 2% increase in growth, something many other councils in the nation will not achieve! October and November are great times to recruit youth into the Scouting movement. Packs, we encourage you to con-tinue to recruit new Scouts at the upcoming events such as your pack meetings, Halloween parties and other district events, like the Family Fun Night at the Boys and Girls Club. Anyone can find a pack or troop near them by visiting www.beascout.org. Attention parents and grandparents! There is no better gift to give than the gift of Scouting… a gift truly worth more than the $27 dollars it costs to join.

Boy Scout Lock-in

WHERE: Boys & Girls Club, Dubuque, IA WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 10, 9:30pm-8:30 am WHO: ANY registered Boy Scouts COST: $5 (if received before 11/2/12) ACTIVITIES: Basketball, movies, archery, food, and

more!

LEARNING FOR LIFE DIVISION Colin Earl, District Director(563)556-4343, cell (920)540-8015

colin.earl@scouting.org Michele Malone—District Chair

Scott Baxter with the Dubuque Police Department talking with 8th grade students about law enforce-ment careers at Clarke University.

8th grade Dubuque Area Career Fair

Fridays, October 5 and October 12, 8th graders from across Dubuque County participated in the 8th grade career fair. October 5th the event was held at NICC Peosta Campus and over 18 careers were represented. Professionals spoke for 2 hours in 20 minute blocks to 8th graders about a wide array of various careers. October 12 the event was held at Clarke University. The event is made possible by Dubuque Area Labor Management, NICC, and the Learning for Life program. Over 1,000 students par-ticipated in the two day event.

ExploringDubuque.org

Exploring has a brand new website! www.Exploringdubuque.org You can learn about each program, signup, and even start a post. Also be sure to like us on Facebook!

Clarke University Art Program

Louise Kames Professor with Clarke University Art Department opened up their doors to host the Clarke University Art Program. Sixteen young men and women participated in the program. Explorers created their own sketch book, gesture drawing work shop, toured the Voice of the Warehouse, and much more.

Explorers making sketch books

Additional Programs offered: Nursing Cosmetology Computer Science Engineering Welding & Manufacturing Culinary Arts Sports Management

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Find the Dellaykee District on Facebook for up to the minute news and to talk with fellow Scouters!! Search NEIC, Dellaykee District and “LIKE” us today!!!

      

DELLAYKEE DISTRICT District Chairman—Dave Gaskill (563) 920‐8517  

District Commissioner—Jeremy Smerud (563) 538‐9208 District Executive—Dane Boudreau (563) 556‐4343; cell# 217‐836‐8461 

dane.boudreau@scouting.org 

November 2-3…………………...............Popcorn Distribution 6………………………...................Election Day 13……….……...Roundtable/ Charter Distribution 19……...…....Popcorn Payments Due to Council 22-23…….………Council Closed (Thanksgiving) December 4………….Roundtable/ December Charters Due/ Journey to Excellence Rating Sheet Due 24– Jan 1………..Scout Service Center Closed for Inventory & Holidays January 8………………..Roundtable/ Jan. Charters Due 9…………..Scout Ski Night at Sundown 4-9 pm 12…..………...Merit Badge University, Earlville 21…………………….Council Closed (MLK Day)

Journey to Excellence As a part of the Charter Renewal process for 2012, it will be mandatory for every Unit to turn in the Journey To Excellence Scorecard (completed to the best of your ability). Most, if not all, of the Units in the Dellaykee District would have been at the very least a Bronze Unit in 2011 but did not turn in their scorecard. There are several criteria and different things that need to be tracked throughout the year and we understand you may not have ALL of this information. Fill out the form to the best of your knowledge and leave what you don’t know blank. You may be surprised to find that your Unit has qualified for a Journey to Excellence Recognition. Everything in Scouting is now based around the Journey to Excellence from Recruitment and Re-Chartering to Advancements and Community Service. There are several online tools out there for Units to utilize to keep track of these important statistics. You all work extremely hard to make sure the boys have a successful experience in Scouting so DON’T SELL YOURSELF SHORT! If you have specific questions about this process please contact Dane for more info.

2013 Philmont Opportunity (June 28th—July 10th)

Continuing Dellaykee District’s High Adventure opportunities, next summer, Scouts from the Dellaykee District will again be traveling to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. This will be the second time in three years Scouts have had this opportunity to travel as a District Contingent. The contingent thus far is comprised of boys and adults from Garnavillo, Lansing, Elkader, and McGregor. There are only 4 spots remaining for this trip and you should act fast to secure your spot! The fee for Philmont for 2013 is $770 which includes the $100 reservation fee needed to secure a spot for the trip. If you are interested or would like to secure your position for this once in a lifetime trip, please contact Walter Moellering at 563-964-2792 or Jeremy Smerud at 563-490-9630. **These spots are open to youth and adults so act now!

TRADING POST Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 p.m.

Phone & Email Orders Are Always Welcomed! 563-556-4343 or 1-800-866-2721 or dee.heim@scouting.org

2012 COLLECT-ABLE EAGLE

ORNAMENT

This classic ornament in flat glass has the Eagle on the front with the Universal em-blem and “Since 1910” lettering on the back. Ornament will be produced one time only, so be sure to get yours. Measures 4” $9.99

NEW

ALREADY THINKING OF HOLIDAY GIVING? HERE ARE A COUPLE OF GREAT GIFTS IDEAS FOR THE SCOUTS AND SCOUTERS IN YOUR LIFE.

Swiss Knife This knife is a well designed stainless set of a knife, fork, spoon, corkscrew, awl and combination can/bottle opener. It is 5” long closed. Opens easily into two pieces for eating. The knife comes boxed—great for gift giving. $11.00

Hiking Poles These three section telescoping aluminum hiking poles collapses to 26” and expands to 54”. Weight is 10.4 ounces—great for backpackers. The poles comes with nylon, basket and spike tips. The poles have animal track prints in yellow on the side for easy on the trail identification. $14.50.

Lighted Ranger House—$12.99 Porcelain replica measures 6 3/4” long, 5 1/4” wide and 6” high.

Lighted Trading Post—$12.99 Porcelain replica measures 7 3/4” long, 5 1/2” wide and 6 1/4” high Lighted Chapel—$12.99 Porcelain replica measures 6 1/4” x 3 1/2” by 6 1/2” high

LIMITED EDITION LIGHTED SCOUT VIL-LAGE COLLECTION

Start your own Scouting village with these lighted camp houses. A very limited quantity were pro-duced. They come with a 3’ UL power cord.

2013 COLLECTOR CAP This classic tan and blue cap comes with a suede bill and a 3-D custom patch that reads “Boy Scouts of America 1910-2013—Limited Edition” on the front and “1910-2013” embroidered on the back. One size—$19.99 NEW CUB AND BOY SCOUT STOCKING HATS—$12.99

Northeast Iowa Council Boy Scouts of America P.O. Box 732 Dubuque, IA 52004-0732

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION

U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 109 DUBUQUE, IOWA

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YOUR PICTURE ON THE COVER The Boy Scouts of America is now offering a personalized jacket option for “Eagle Scouts A Centennial History Book”. This option allows you to upload 6 personal pictures, to create a personalized book jacket to commemorate the achievement of the Eagle Scout in your life. Stop at the Council Trading Post and pick up your copy of the book with instructions on ordering your personalized book cover. This is a must-have book for active Scouts, current or aspiring Eagle Scouts, co l lec tors , o r anyone interested in Scouting. It is a hard cover 160 page book with beautiful, full color photos through out the text. The book is $24.95 and the custom jacket cost $14.49.

COUNCIL NOMINATING

COMMITTEE NOTICE The Council Nominating Committee will be convening in late fall to develop the Council leadership slate for the annual board meeting. If you have any suggestions for the committee, changes you would like to make in your own volunteer posi t ion, or recommendations of individuals for Council positions (Executive Board and Committee, at Large, or Advisory) please send to our Nominating Chair Randy Sirk in care of drfoods@mwci.net.