Boy Scouts Of America Custom Beanies or Gaiters
It’s starting to get cold outside. Do you need a new winter hat?
Unit Re-Chartering Process Beginning
The Unit Re-chartering process is beginning in October with the distribution of the unit rosters and registration codes at the October Roundtables. Units unable to attend the October Roundtables should contact their Unit Commissioner or District Executive to obtain their packets. Each district will be scheduling a Re-chartering workshop in early November.
FREE Concerts for Kids and Instrument Petting Zoo to Follow
The Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony presents the 2014-2015 season of Lollipop Concerts– FREE concerts for kids! October 4th at 10 a.m. will feature Bright Brass, a brass quintet!
The Results Are In For the Ingawanis Adventure Race 2014
Top 3 Finishers were Seth Brown (21:48:92), Eamonn McCullough (21:59:69), and Cliff Carlson (22:30:31).
River Valley District Boy Scout College Scholarship Available
Congratulations on beginning your Senior Year in High School! You have shown that you can do your best- both in Scouting and in your educational achievements. As you finish out your High School career, you have many demands on your time and energy. We are honored that you chose to include Scouting in that list.
Scout Shop to Hold BIG SATURDAYS
The Scout Shop will be having BIG SATURDAYS the next couple of weekends in September where they will feature extended hours on the 20th and 27th from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
An Excellent Opportunity for Scouts Working on Their Environmental Science Merit Badge
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 Times and Locations!
Popcorn pick-up is Friday September 12th.
Baylor University Research Finds Eagle Scouts Have Positive, Lasting Influence on American Society
Nationwide study shows those who attain Scouting’s highest rank enhance youth’s values, ethics, decision making, relationships and personal development
Unit Re-chartering Orientations to be Held in October
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.
