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District Chair Deb Siegworth 563-588-4724 (h) 563-589-2026 (w) |
District Commissioner Bill Strauss 563-583-4658 (h) 563-556-5848 (w) |
District Executive David Langlois 563-556-4343 (w) |
Dubuque District Upcoming Events
| Thu Jan 05 Dubuque District January Charters Due |
| Thu Jan 05 @ 7:00PM - Dubuque District Roundtable |
| Wed Jan 25 Dubuque District Commissioner Meeting |
| Wed Feb 01 @ 6:00PM - 07:00PM Dubuque District Committee Meeting |
| Mon Feb 13 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Dubuque District Recognition Night |
| Sat Mar 03 Dubuque District Cub Bowling Tournament |
"DOWN AND DERBY"
Cub Scout Pack #10 from Nativity/Lincoln, and Cub Scout Pack #29 from Cascade are sponsoring a FREE movie!
• For all current Cub Scouts and interested NEW Cub Scouts (grades 1-5) and their families
• Movie – “Down and Derby”
• Date – Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012
• Time – 9:30 – 11:30 am
• Must bring a parent!
• Kid’s snack packs will be available for $3.00 (popcorn, drink, treat)
The first Annual
Dubuque District Leader Recognition Night
The Dubuque District would like to take time to thank you for your involvement by hosting a short reception to honor you, the leader!
During this receptions we are also promoting the awards which are offered at the Council’s Scouter Appreciation Dinner, which is March, 10. We know there are many leaders out there who should be recognized for their important work.
Lastly, The Dubuque District would like to use this reception as a way to promote the Training Knot Awards. Many of your leaders may qualify for these awards, but do not know about the program. CLCK HERE
Need more info? Click here for the invite letter your committee received.
February 13, 2012 7:00- 8:30 pm,
Sundown Mountain and Resort, South Lodge
Breakfast for Philmont
On February 26th, from 7:00 - 11:30 am, the Northeast Iowa Council Philmont Contingent will be hosting a breakfast fundraiser for the 2012 summer trek at St. Paul Lutheran Church (20th and Jackson). Tickets will be $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. Children under 5 may eat for free. The menu will include eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, hash browns, fruit cup, toast, coffee, juice, and milk.
Philmont is a large financial commitment for any family so please come enjoy a great breakfast and support a once in a lifetime trip for our local Scouts!! For questions or ticket information please call Dylan Runde at 563-542-1392.
We hope to see you all on February 26th at St. Paul Lutheran Church!
Let it Roll, Let it Roll, Let it Roll!, AGAIN
Cub Scout Bowling!
All those who signed up for the previous event that was cancelled due to weather will remain on our registration list.
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 @ Creslanes (255 South Main, Dubuque)
Click here for the registration form
$20 for Scout and Adult Partner- incuding games shoes, snacks for both
This year we are going COSMIC
AND Back by popular demand is the "Sctoch Double with a twist" Scout rolls first ball of the fram... scout's adult partner cleans up the second.. but with a surpris twist! The team will work together for the high score and prises along the way.There's gold in them hills! 
2012 Klondike Derby, Hosted by Troop 11
Februrary 24-26 Fillmore Golf Course, Cascade, IA
Registration 8:00 am
Event begins 9:00 am
All Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews Welcome. Overnight camping is encouraged, but optional
Scouts $4
Adult/Leaders $6
Please Register your unit with this form at the Councnil Sercice Center by Feb. 2.
Additional resourses on the Klondike Derby:
BSA Money Smart Week!
Local financial organizations will be hosting an evening merit badge clinic on for all Boy Scouts wanting to work on Personal Managment Merit Badge, and other financially related merit badges.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Carnegie Stout Library, Dubuque- Time TBA
Got questions? Contact Joe Gonzalez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Click here for more on Money Smart Week in Iowa
Gentleman, Start your Engines!
District Pinewood Derby is comming!! Get ready, Get Set for an amazing race.
Pick up your Pinewood kit at the Scout Sercice Center and prepare to make the coolest car ever!
The District Races will be held on April 14th. More inoformation will be available soon. Scouts will not need to qualify to participate.
Leaders, not sure of the rules? The officail regulation sbook is avaiable to answer any of your regulation questions.
CLICK HERE for more inofrmation on how to run a Pinewood Derby Race.
Rules:
- Must use the block of wood, wheels, and axles in the Official Pinewood Derby Car Kit.
- The car cannot weigh more than 5.0 oz. on the official race car scale.
- Car can be no longer than 7” long, 2 ¾” wide, and 9” in height, and a ground clearance of 3/8” min.
- No liquid graphite. Racer can use graphite powder to help the wheels spin easier.
- Racer cannot put weights inside the wheels, only on, or inside the body of the car. No spring loaded weights, or free-sliding weights inside the body. Weights must be solid, and attached.
- If a part of the car comes off, it can be put back on the car before the next race, the car can continue to race, as long is it does not put the car over 5.0 oz in weight.
- The car must have 3 tires touching the track at all times.
- Official race day rules and regulations are available upon request and will be available the day of the race.
- All care must be checked in for certification on the day of the race.
- Pinewood derby cars may not be altered following certification.
Lock In Pictures
Photos from the lockin held at the Dubuque Boys & Girls Clubon November 12, 2011.
Fall Camporee Pictures
Our wagon trains circled out at Bankston Park for a great weekend of cowboy fun. Below are a few pics from the weeknd.
WANNA JOIN CUB SCOUTS, IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A CUB SCOUT!!!!
The BSA is using the Internet to build on our annual recruiting efforts! The recruiting campaign is called "BeAScout."
BeAScout is for parents, unit leaders, and council staff. Everyone has a role to play that can help people sign up for Scouting. Parents. When parents get a recruitment flyer from school, it should reference www.beascout.org. That’s where parents can select a Scouting program they want more information about, and they can also type their address to find units in their neighborhood.
How much does it cost?
Scouting does charge fees for membership, events and trips. The annual registration fee is $15 and Boy's Life magazine is $12 per year. Other costs vary depending upon the activities of the Scout unit. You will learn more once you contact your local Cub Scout Pack. Scouts can earn the money needed to participate in summer camp and other programs by participating in the council-wide popcorn sale. However, it is the position of the Northeast Iowa Council that money should not keep a young person from enjoying the Scouting program. The council's executive board authorizes scholarship, campership, and direct assistance funding dedicated to support any family in our service.Delivering the Promise
What Do We Do for Scouts After Recruitment?
The key to delivering the promise of Scouting is to get the youth, families, and new leadership involved with the Scouting program immediately. If not, the work and effort that you put into inviting the youth and parents to be involved will largely lose the potential impact.
New parents and new leaders need to know how to get started almost immediately after they come to the joining meeting. Providing an orientation to new parents and training to new leaders is crucial to the success their sons will have in Scouting and to their success as leaders.
For the new Scouts... Here is just a taste of what your year will be like!
For the New Parent ...Click here for more information about Cub Scouts and Scouting in General.
For the New Leader.... A description of your training is below. Click here to get yourself fully trained online! Click here for resources on how to organize your first meeting and beyond!
New Leader Training
Youth Protection TrainingYouth Protection training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. All direct contact leaders and helpers need to take this course to participate in the program. This helps to ensure a safe and fun program for the Scouts. You can take this course at the October and November Roundtables or online. Just click on the link above.
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training
Prior to running your first den or pack meeting, Cub Scout Leader Fast Start is the initial training course required for you to complete so that you may understand the fundamentals of the Cub Scouting program. There are separate fast start training courses for all Cub Scout leaders, catered to specific leadership roles in the pack. You will learn your specific responsibilities, how to keep your meetings fun and exciting, and what other resources there are to help assist you in planning for your den or pack meetings.Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training
Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific Training has been developed to give new leaders the knowledge and skills needed to be successful.
Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific, along with Youth Protection Training, This is Scouting, and Cub Scout Fast Start will meet the requirements for a leader to be fully trained.
Click here for more training information
Cubcast is an audio podcast featuring a variety of how-to and information topics for Cub Scouting leaders and parents.
The Journey begins now….
The Journey to Excellence program is the new performance measurement and recognition program for councils, districts, and units. It replced the Centennial Quality program. The goal of this new program is to align unit, district, and council performance to maximize results in key performance areas that are directly related to producing a successful, growing, and sustainable Scouting program. As stated in the presentation, the purpose of the awards program is to encourage and reward success in units, districts, and councils.
The Journey to Excellence program will measure your unit’s performance versus process; and help you achieve Scouting’s mission of serving more youth with a higher quality program. This new program brings a framework for planning the year, an evaluation method, provides early warning signs for unit health and guidance in areas of concern, recognition, and benchmarking your progress though out the year. I highly encourage you to listen to one of the audio recordings and check out the resources available to you on Scouting.org. Click here to answer any Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Still not convinced about the program? Click here for Journey to Excellence "What's in it for me?" Lost by the new Terms? Click here for Journey to Excellence Glossary.
Click here for Journey to Excellence Pack Requirements
Click here for Journey to Excellence Troop Requirements
Click here for Journey to Excellence Crew Requirements
Click here for Journey to Excellence District Requirements
Service Hours Reporting
You can now enter your unit’s service hours at:
www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence
Look for the “Service Project” area of the screen. There you will find the link to log your unit’s service hours, information for first time users, ideas and tips for a successful service project. To enter your unit’s service hours, click on “service hours Web site.” Choose “New User Click Here” or enter in your unit’s existing username and password.
Users can still use www.goodturnforamerica and they will be redirected to the new data collection site. If you have any questions, please contact the national service desk at 972-580-2267.
Spreadsheets to help you through the Journey
Troop Pack Crew
Dubuque District Upcoming Events
Cub Scout Events
Sunday, January 22 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Creslanes, 255 South Main, Dubuque, IA
Est. Cost: $10.00
Open to all registered Dubuque District Cub Scouts
District Pinewood Derby
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Location: TBA
Est. Cost: $5.00
Open to All registered Cub Scouts (Tiger through Webelos)
Boy Scout Events
Klondike DerbySaturday, February 11, 2012
Location: TBA
Cost: $5.00
Open to all registered Dubuque area Boy Scouts
Scout Ski/Snowboard Nights
January 9 and February 13, 2011, 4-9 p.m.
Lift pass only $13.00; lift pass, ski rental, and group lesson $18.00; lift pass, snowboard rental, and lesson $24.00
See flyer for more information
Adult Leader Training
Need Training? The BSA Adult Leader Training Road Map is available, use it to find out what kind of training you need to have as a scout leader. See Cathy Canfield for more details
OKPIK Training
Saturday, January 28, 2011
Location: Camp Burton
Cost: TBD
Open to all registered Dubuque District Boy Scouts and Leaders
Scouting For Food
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Dubuque area neighborhoods
Cost: FREE
Open to all registered Dubuque District Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Leaders
Timmeu Lodge Events
Winter Banquet
Saturday, January 21, 2012Location: Harter Hall in Petersburg, IA
Est. Cost: TBA
Open to all dues paid Arrowmen and Ordeal Candidates
Mother’s Day
Saturday, May 13, 2012
Location: Eagle Point Park
Est. Cost: $7.50
Open to all
Spring Fellowship
Friday, June 1-31, 2012
Location: C.S. Klaus
Est. Cost: TBA
Open to all dues paid Arrowmen and Ordeal Candidates
Dubuque Key 3
