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
Get in The Game with Scouting!
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.
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.
Horsemanship Participants from Summer Camp Invited to Final Show
For Horsemanship Participants from Summer Camp who placed 1st through 3rd in their session, they are invited back to Ingawanis for a Final Show on September 13 at 10 am. If they would like to help get the horses ready for the event, they are welcome to come at 8:30 am.
High Adventure Awaits Your Troop in 2016
There will be upcoming opportunities for contingents to the High Adventure Bases for SUMMER 2016! So, if your troop or crew is looking for something new, challenging and life-changing for your Scouts, a High Adventure trip is the way to go! If interested, please contact Keely Kangas. [email protected]
