Boy Scouts of America | Hawkeye Area Council

If you are a Boy Scout or Venturer who will be between the ages of 14 and 17 on July 27, 2011, -- that is, specifically born between July 25, 1993, and July 27, 1997 -- you may be qualified for one of the coolest Scouting events you’ll ever attend.

The upcoming World Scout Jamboree in Rinkaby, Sweden, promises to be one of the best ever. With 40,000 Scouts expected to attend from six continents and more than 114 countries, it’s going to be a world-class event, one you can be a part of if you start planning now.

At Rinkaby, you will get to live and learn with fellow Scouts from around the world. You’ll be housed in tents along with the BSA contingent, but you’ll soon venture out to mingle with tens of thousands for two weeks of activities and adventure. That’s right, a world fellowship exercise on an enormous scale. It’s Sweden’s turn at a World Scout Jamboree -- held once every four years -- and it is a special window of opportunity for you, too. It’s good to start your planning early.

For more information visit:
http://www.scouting.org/worldjamboree.aspx

or contact the Hawkeye Area Council office.

How to Register:
Go to: http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/WorldJamboree/HowToRegister.aspx

John Neibaum

John began his Scouting career in the 1960’s in Fremont, Nebraska. After joining his second pack, Pack 111, his Scouting career really began to take off. John joined Troop 111 and had many memorable outings, including canoeing down the Neahbrah River, camping on local outings, and a high adventure trip to the Colorado Rockies. In early 1970, John was inducted into the Order of the Arrow and spent many memorable years serving in leadership roles. In 1975, John achieved the pinnacle of Scouting’s advancement, the Eagle Scout rank. John’s journey through life led him to an apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers Local 1525. Throughout these years John’s Scouting experiences stayed with him. John got reinvolved with Scouting as his sons became of age. He has served as Den Leader for Cubs and Webelos and as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 223. John’s involvement has led many boys to be able to earn the Eagle Scout. John received the District Award of Merit in 2004, attended Wood Badge in 2005 and the Order of the Arrow’s ArrowCorps 5 in the Grand Tetons. In 2009, John earned the Vigil Award, the highest honor in the Order of the Arrow. John and his wife Crystal have two sons, Jeff and Fred.

John Stallman

John’s Scouting career started as a young child when he joined Cub Scouts. He earned the Arrow of Light and soon progressed to Boy Scouts and served on camp staff at the Howard H Cherry Scout Reservation for four years. John’s family is very active in the Scouting movement and he was no exception as he grew older. John served as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 33 for 7 years and took over as Scoutmaster in 1996, a position he still holds to this day. John’s service has not been limited to the Troop level though, as he has served on both the North Star and Red Cedar district committees and led the Council Boy Scout Camping subcommittee for a number of years. John was a member of the planning committee for the 2000 Council Camporee, the Cub World planning committee, and the Outdoor Program Committee. John is a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and attended Wood Badge in 1999. John’s activities outside of Scouting include active church involvement and Knights of Columbus member. John and his wife Katie have one child.

Michael Stallman

Michael’s Scouting career has been one of long involvement with his children. Michael’s own son, John, is also being honored with the Silver Beaver award this year. Michael served as a Webelos leader for two years and was a member of Troop 33 for a number of years in a supportive role. Michael joined the Council Executive Board in 1982 and has been active ever since. Currently, Michael is the chairman of the Council’s Finance and Administration Committee overseeing council fiscal operations. Michael is involved in many outside organizations, including St. John’s XXIII Catholic Church and the St. Jude’s Sweet Corn Festival. He serves a number of other organizations, including Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids West, Discovery Living, and the Xavier Foundation. Michael and his wife Dorothy have one son, John.

Jim Fenske

Jim began his Scouting career in 1975 as a member of Pack 438 in California where he earned his Wolf and Bear ranks. He joined Troop 438 in 1978 and earned his Eagle Scout award in 1982. He was inducted into the Order of the Arrow Mayi Lodge and later transferred into the Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Lodge as an adult. Jim served as Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 766, Den Leader and Committee Chair of Pack 68 and Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 68. In 2005, Jim attended Wood Badge and became a member of the Buffalo patrol. He later served as Troop Guide and Senior Patrol Leader in subsequent courses. He has served on numerous district and council level positions including overseeing all the Cub Scout camping within the Council. Jim remains active in Scouting with his son Justin, who is currently a Life Scout. Jim is involved with other organizations including serving as a t-ball coach and as a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. John and his wife Linda have four children, Justin, Jenna, Jessica, and Jamie.

George Brunscheen

George has a long history of Scouting. He earned the Arrow of Light award as a Cub Scout and earned Scouting’s highest honor, Eagle Scout. As a youth, George attended the 1960 National Jamboree. He has served as Tiger Cub Coordinator, Webelos Den Leader, Committee Chair and Cubmaster for Pack 3. His son, Aaron, was a Life Scout in Troop 3, and George served as Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster. He has taken many high adventure trips and has earned the Boundary Waters 50-miler award and the Appalachian Trail 50-miler hiking award. His service has been above and beyond to the Hawkeye Area Council. He has been a long time member of the Executive Board, served on the Friends of Scouting committee, and Finance and Administration committee. He has served as the Council’s Vice-President of Finance, and most recently, the President of the Executive Board. George’s leadership has provided a solid foundation for Scouting to enter its second century of service to Eastern Iowa. George is involved in the Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary club. George and his wife Scott have one son, Aaron.

John Birkland III

John has a strong history with Scouting. He has been active with Troop 44 out of Central City for a number of years in various different roles. John also has been active with both the Venturing and Cub Scouting program in a variety of roles. John has served the district level as a Commissioner, including the lead District Commissioner. He has earned the Unit Commissioner Arrowhead Award, Distinguished Commissioner Award and completed Cub Scout and Boy Scout training knots. John is involved with the Central City United Methodist Church. He and his wife Marilyn have two children, John IV and Katie.