Weekly Bo Qui News
Kurt Hoffmann
Friends of Scouting
Much of our district
has completed Friends of Scouting, and thank you. However there are a few
that have yet to complete Friends of Scouting. The following units still
need to schedule/reschedule theirs:
Packs: 45,
139
Troops: 102, 116, 119, 137, 333
Friends of Scouting is an
important part of your unit. It pays for training for you as leaders,
program materials for Roundtables, staff to put things together like fliers for
your unit. Also, there are two opportunities to bring the money that
Friends of Scouting raises right back to your unit through the Quality Unit Plus
Award and the Friends of Scouting Award. For information on these two
awards, contact Ted Olsen at tol...@bsamail.org. Please help us have a
successful year for Bo Qui!
To schedule your unit's Friends of Scouting
Presentation, please contact: Dan Flowers at friendso...@bo-qui.dm-iowa.com,
Mariann Edris at med...@sullivan-ward.com, or Kurt
Hoffmann at khof...@bsamail.org. Last
Chance for Cub Scout Day Camp
Day Camp
Considering that the two scheduled trainings for Day Camp have passed, Kathy Bell and Cheri Jacobsen are willing to train anyone who would like to host a day camp. However, these must be completed by May. For more information, please contact Kurt at khof...@bsamial.org.
Spring Camporee
This year's spring camporee is being hosted by Troop 137
from Corydon. The theme is Invisible Herd. Scouts will learn about
Leave No Trace camping techniques. There also may be some free time
for fishing (if you're licensed), patch trading, etc. Scouts need to be
prepared to carry the items listed on page 207 of their Handbooks for a 6 mile
hike. Preregistration is preferred. You can get more details from
your Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, or Webelos Den Leader. (Leaders, you should have
received the flier in the mail). Cost is $24 per person after today.
Cub Scout Adventure Extravaganza
Our district is heading up a recruiting/fun day at Merle Hay Mall on May 14th from 10 AM to 4 PM. Police and Fire Equipment will be on display, as well as military equipment form the Iowa Army National Guard. We are asking for packs that want to participate to bring a carnival game for kids to play. We also have fliers available to distribute to your pack and your school. Please contact Lisa Harwerth at lharw...@yahoo.com for more information.
Cub Scout Camp Adventure Day
On Saturday, May 7th, from 1 Pm to 4 PM Camp Mitigwa will be open for Cub Scout families and new Cub Scouts. There will be BB guns, archery campfires, nature hikes, confidence games, tours of camp, all three forts will be open, S'mores, and much more. Fliers for this event are available to distribute to your pack or school. Contact Kurt at khof...@bsamail.org for more information.
Spring Recruiting (Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts)
Should you need fliers for your school, please contact Kurt at khof...@bsamail.org or 515-266-2135 or 800-999-7268 to order fliers for distribution at your school. We also have posters. Please give us at least 4 days of lead time to get everything printed.
Des Moines Menace Soccer
Your Scouts have the opportunity to join the Des Moines Menace for a soccer clinic in late June (Location TBA) and them cheer them on July 2 at 7:30 PM, more details will be available as the arise.
Iowa Cubs
Batter up! The Iowa Cubs game will be Sunday, August 21st. Be on the lookout for more details as they become available.
Troops going to Mitigwa
There are two opportunities for you to get the
information on summercamp this summer. The first is April 20 starting at 7:00 PM
at Altoona Public Library, 700 8th St., Altoona. The second is April 26
starting at 7:00PM at the Learning Resource Center for West Des Moines Schools,
3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines. You only need to attend one of
these meetings. At these meetings, you will meet the new Camp Director,
Lane Stumme, receive your camp leaders guide, and receive all the instructions
for merit badge registration. If you have any questions, please contact
Lane Stumme at lst...@bsamail.org or by calling (515)
266-2135.