You and your unit can make a significant impact on friends and neighbors in need this holiday season and throughout the year by volunteering for The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. This campaign provides a significant portion of the annual operating budget for Salvation Army activities in the greater Cedar Rapids and Iowa City/Coralville areas.

 

For more information on the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, visit their website.

 

For more information on the Iowa City Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, visit their website.

 

The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaigns are an excellent opportunity to join the Good Turn for America cause during the holidays.  

 

On November 13 in Riverside, outstanding volunteers in the Old Capitol Valley (OCV) District, Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America were honored. OCV serves Scouts in Cedar, Iowa, Johnson and Washington counties. Honorees included:

 

Larry D. McConahay of Iowa City received the Ed Hancock Distinguished Scouter Award. McConahey has been a very active Scouting volunteer in unit, district and Council capacities for nearly 50 years. He is also active in the Elk's Lodge, Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons, and Hawkeye Area Ducks Unlimited.

 

Sarah Harris of North Libery received a District Award of Merit. Her service to Scouts includes unit and district volunteer roles for nearly ten years. She has also advised the APO service fraternity and is a deacon at her church.

 

Linda Miller of Washington also received a District Award of Merit. Her Scouting service includes many active years with units and District Scouting training. She is also active with the Washington Music Boosters, PTA and PTO organizations, as well as Washington Woodlawn Cemetery.

 

Clark Zarifis of Iowa City also rececived a District Award of Merit. His many years of service includes dedication to Scouts at the unit and District levels. He is also active with volunteer training and National Jamboree.

 

Do you have experience with and interest in website design? Do you like adding your input to how a site is organized and maintained? If so, Hawkeye Area Council can use your help!

 

If you would like be a part of the team to take www.hawkeyebsa.org to the next level, contact Webmaster Jim Wood or Dawn Svenson.  Any level of availability or involvement is welcome and encouraged!

Thiry four members of Venture Crew 1024 hosted a lunch October 25 to thank the people of Palo for their support as part of the Rebuild Palo Together Visioning Day. Venture Crew 1024 is sponsored by the Palo Fire Department.  
 
According to crew members, they wanted to find a fall service project to replace the traditional Scouting for Food drive not practical to conduct in the City of Palo this year. After many years of using the Palo Community Center and receiving support from the volunteers with the Palo Fire Department, the project took on a "Thank you, Palo" theme. The luncheon was finalized following conversations with FEMA representatives working in Palo. FEMA is hosted the October 25 event.  
 
"Everyone in Palo has worked so hard all summer on flood relief for so many homes and business. The community has really pulled together.We're looking forward to giving back to the community who has given us so much," said Crew Advisor Kris Bloodgood. 
 
The program focus of Venture Crew 1024 is celebration and study of Native American life. Their website is at www.crew1024.org. 

 

Venturing is a Boy Scouts of America program for young men and women ages 14 to 20. The program's focus is on youth-driven and controlled activities in field of interest areas, supported by crew advisors. To learn more about which Hawkeye Area Council Venture Crew might fit with the interests of you or your favorite 14 to 20 year old, contact the Council office at (319) 862-0541 or (877) HAWK-BSA.  

The Scout Shop is open through 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24 and closed the rest of the year for inventory. For more information, call (319) 862-0541 or (877) HAWK-BSA.