Author: Council Admin

This is an excellent opportunity for Scouts to get involved with a Water Quality Testing effort to monitor water quality in the area. Since all Scouts have to earn Environmental Science Merit Badge, this activity could help in earning that merit badge. Contact Ashley Kittle at the NRCS/Soil and Water Conservation Office to volunteer.

Popcorn pick-up is Friday September 12th.

Nationwide study shows those who attain Scouting’s highest rank enhance youth’s values, ethics, decision making, relationships and personal development

Unit Re-chartering is the annual registration process that all members of the Boy Scouts of America must complete to continue in the program. Over 90% of all Scouts and Scouters are registered through a Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, or Venturing Crew. These units must complete their re-chartering process between October and December 31 for the 2015 registration year.

For the first time in memory the entire State of Iowa is using the same recruiting theme and materials for our Cub Scout recruiting. With the gracious assistance of the 3 State University Football Coaches (Mark Farly-Northern Iowa, Kirk Ferentz-Iowa, Paul Rhoads-Iowa State) we have a football-themed invitation for new Scouts to join the program this year.

Boy Scouts in the River Valley District are invited to participate in the FTC Robotics Team “Benny and the Jets”.