Archives for January 2012

Council Holds Annual Meeting

Jan 25, 2010 -

The 2011 Hawkeye Area Council annual meeting was held on Monday, January 23, 2011.  At this meeting the 2012 Executive Board, Advisory Board, and Committee Leadership was announced.

2012 Executive & Advisory Board

2012 Committee Leadership

The 2011 Annual Report was also published and is now available for viewing. 

2011 Annual Report

Many thanks to all those who contributed to a successful 2011!

Posted in : General Council

Wood Badge C1-173-12

Jan 20, 2010 -

Wood Badge Course C1-173-12

 
What is Wood Badge and why should I attend this Training?
 
Wood Badge was originally presented by Lord Baden-Powell as a means of strengthening and preserving the Scouting movement throughout the world. Since its inauguration in the United States in 1948, thousands of Scouter’s have attended Wood Badge and have considered it a mountaintop experience in their Scouting careers.
 
Today, Wood Badge courses provide advanced leadership development. The objective of Wood Badge is to demonstrate in a practical way the "aims and methods" of Scouting and to develop Scout spirit through a program of learning sessions and activities. During the course, you will live Scouting and be exposed to the application of leadership and Scouting skills as they are applied in the development of leaders and youth. This training will help you not only in Scouting but also in your careers, your church and other group situations you are involved with.
 
But more importantly, during your Wood Badge experience, you will create lasting relationships with other Scouter’s.
 
This is a unique "Cluster Course" that is being hosted by the Winnebago Council, but will offered to six surrounding councils, and will take place at Camp Wakonda. If you were thinking about Wood Badge and missed the course offered in Hawkeye Area Council in 2011, this is a great opportunity to participate in a unique course, with staff members from all six councils.
 
The Winnebago Council “Sunday Friendly” Course Dates and Location are as follows:
  • Pre-Course Gathering: March 2012 – Date and location to be determined. (This is an informational gathering: Attendance is highly recommended, but not required).
  • Course Session #1 - Thursday – Saturday, April 12-14, 2012
  • Course Session #2 - Thursday – Saturday, April 26-28, 2012
  • You must attend both Sessions #1 & #2 to complete the course and be certified.

Course Location:

Howard Cherry Scout Reservation - Boy Scout Camp Wakonda, Central City, IA
 
 
Posted in : General Council, Old Capitol Valley District, Red Cedar District, Three Rivers District, Trailblazers District, Training, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturing

Alpha Phi Omega Merit Badge University

Jan 18, 2010 -

Information on the March 3rd Alpha Phi Omega Merit Badge University at the University of Iowa can now be found here:  MBU info.  Any questions should be directed to Alpha Phi Omega at APO@uiowa.edu or www.uiowa.edu/~apo.

 

Archbishops Mass for Scouting Announced

Jan 11, 2010 -

The annual Archbishop’s Mass honoring the 2011 recipients of Catholic Scout religious emblems will be SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. Raphael in Dubuque.

The Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic Committee on Scouting requests your presence at this Mass to celebrate your achievement with Archbishop Hanus.

The Mass will begin at 2:00 PM and a reception will be held afterwards. Please plan to arrive at the Cathedral by 1:30 PM. Scouts, family, and friends are ALL welcome to this celebration.

Archdiocese of Dubuque,Catholic Committee on Scouting
 

Posted in : General Council

Order of the Arrow Lodge Awarded with Service Grant!

Jan 11, 2010 -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Matching Grant Received to Support Handicapped-Accessible Improvements at Boy Scout Reservation in Central City, Iowa
 

(Cedar Rapids, IA, January 9, 2012) The National Order of the Arrow Committee has awarded the Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America a $5,000 matching grant to purchase a swimming pool chair lift and renovate a wilderness camping area to ensure handicapped-accessibility at the Howard H Cherry Scout Reservation near Central City, Iowa.
 

The proposal written by youth members of the Order of the Arrow was the highest funded project out of 15 awards presented nationwide and will allow the in-ground swimming pool to become completely handicapped accessible using a mobile lift.  In addition, the grant will support the renovation of a campsite, including pouring two handicapped-accessible concrete pads, a concrete pad under a covered pole shelter, and accessible walkways between facilities.  The total project cost will be $10,000 with the local Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Order Lodge matching the national grant through individual donations of cash and materials.
 

Hawkeye Area Council currently serves over 50 youth with physical or cognitive disabilities through the Trailblazers program.  These youth fully participate in all of Scouting’s experiences, while learning in a tailored environment suited to their individual needs.  Thanks to this grant, many of these youth will be able to fully participate in camping activities this summer.
 

The Order of the Arrow, a service organization of the Boy Scouts of America, honors individuals with exemplary service to Scouting.  The Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock lodge is the local chapter affiliated with the Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America and has been in existence for 60 years in Eastern Iowa.  The Order of the Arrow strives to be an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America providing resources to promote and advance Scouting at all levels.
 

Since 1999, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has annually selected lodges from across the nation to receive matching service grants.  For 2012, Hawkeye Area Council was one of 15 lodges to receive a combined total of $40,000 in grants.
 

For more information on this project please contact John Myers at 319.862.0541 or john.myers@scouting.org.
 

Posted in : Order of the Arrow

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