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Program Kickoffs for 2012-2013 in August!

Jul 31, 2010 -

 Well Trained Leaders = Quality Program and no place is better to hear about everything happening in 2012 and 2013 than at our Program Kickoffs Thursday, August 9th at these locations:

Red Cedar District at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church in Hiawatha at 6:00 pm, Three Rivers District at Marion Christian Church in Marion at 6:00 p.m.,

Old Capitol Valley District at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Dublin Drive in Iowa City.)

Questions? Call the Service Center at (319) 862-0541!

Posted in : General Council, Old Capitol Valley District, Red Cedar District, Three Rivers District, Trailblazers District, Membership

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

Grant to Assist Hawkeye Area Council\'s "Each One Reach One" Mentor Program

Nov 11, 2010 -

The Hawkeye Area Council is pleased to announced that it has been chosen to receive funding from the President's Fund of The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation to support its Americorps partnership "Each One, Reach One" mentorship effort!

We thank the foundation for its support of community needs.  This effort will be supported through the Trailblazers service district of the Hawkeye Area Council.  Trailblazers serves over 700 youth in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City through partnerships with schools, churches, neighborhood groups and volunteers!

For more information, contact John Myers at (319) 862-0541.

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Posted in : General Council, Trailblazers District

2011-2012 Program Kick-Off

Jul 29, 2010 -

Don't miss out on any of the fun or excitement of the annual program kick-off events!  These exciting nights provide an opportunity for you to find out about all the upcoming events and activities for Fall 2011 and Winter, Spring, and Summer 2012! 

This is also the place to get all the help and materials you need to be successful in growing your pack, troop, or crew by offering the Scouting experience to all young people in your area. 

All district program kick-offs are held on Thursday, August 11.  For more information on location, times, and specific details please select your district below. 

Red Cedar
Three Rivers
Old Capitol Valley
Trailblazers

For specific information, or to find out what district you are in, please contact us.

Posted in : Old Capitol Valley District, Red Cedar District, Three Rivers District, Trailblazers District

United Way of East Central Iowa Continues Partnership with Scouting!

Jun 1, 2010 -

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA

Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce a continued partnership with United Way of East Central Iowa to deliver quality youth development programming.  This strong partnership exists to increase the capacity of the Trailblazers Scouting Outreach program to serve youth in Linn County.

This renewed partnership is the direct result of continued funding by the United Way of East Central Iowa which was announced last week.  View their article here.

"The United Way of East Central Iowa's support will directly strengthen the Trailblazers initiative allowing Scouting to increase capacity to reach more youth."  says John Myers, Trailblazers District Executive.

Financial support will be directly leveraged to provide quality Scouting experiences to youth, specifically in regards to outdoor and after-school, experience-based learning.  One example of this is the recent urban campout on Mays Island.  In early May youth from Polk and Johnson elementaries and Four Oaks Bridge gathered to camp on Mays Island in downtown Cedar Rapids.  

"Many of these kids have never been camping before and to see their eyes light up as they are learning outdoors is magical!" stated Scoutmaster Frank Sladek.  Pictures from the weekend can be found here.

Trailblazers Scouting Outreach currently serves 700 youth annually through partnerships with 33 community organizations by overcoming perceived barriers.  These barriers can include lack of parent involvement, transportation, and financial support.  Trailblazers delivers the traditional Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs to youth ages 11 - 20.

For more information on Trailblazers Scouting Outreach contact John Myers at 319.862.0541 or john.myers@scouting.org.

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Posted in : General Council, Trailblazers District

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