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Hawkeye Council Scouting News |
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| Bi-weekly e-news, issue 5 |
January 15 , 2009 |
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Popcorn for Patriots a Success
Honoring the Scout Oath and Law means always remembering and serving others. In this sprit, the 2008 Hawkeye Area Council Popcorn campaign added the "Popcorn for Patriots" program.
Thanks to the hard work of Scouts who sold popcorn and strong community support for US military personnel, 994 packages of tasty popcorn were shipped to area troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Area Cub Scouts gathered at the Council Service Center in early Janaury to ensure the popcorn was ready to go and included letters of support and thanks from Scouts across Hawkeye Area Council. An e-mail address has been established to facilitate continued communication with and appreciation for our brave men and women in uniform.
Thanks to all the popcorn packers: Popcorn Chairman Paul Stultz and his wife Sherri, Den Leader Doug Alberhasky, Cub Scouts JD Alberhasky, Kevin Berg and Callum Ferrer (all with Pack 200), Kathleen Steacy with Pack 89 and Matt Stilwell with Pack 206, as well as Anita Munson on the Council staff. All who made this projet happen are appreciated! |
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Order of the Arrow Banquet Held January 9
The local Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Order of the Arrow Lodge 467 held its annual banquet Friday, January 9 at the Elks Club in Cedar Rapids. The event was attended by 194 OA members, family and friends.
With their sponsors, 12 2008 Vigil members were presented their sash, vigil triangle and certificates to complete their induction by Vigil Chairman Michael Podzimek and his advisor Dick Eyman. These members included seven youth and five adults.
The 2008 LEC Chairmen and their advisors were thanked for their year of service to the Lodge.
John Bloodgood and Kurt Martinson were recognized as James E. West Fellows.
Founders Awards were presented to Wayne Burgher and Larry Martinson.
Kevin Keyser, Kurt Martinson and John Stallman received Black Crescent Society Awards.
Each district named a Chapter Arrowman of the Year. Those honorees were:
- Wayne Burgher, Old Capitol Valley
- Casey Dirks, Red Cedar
- Ben Wilkensen, Three Rivers
Congratulations to all 2008 vigil members and event honorees! Cho-Gun-Mun-A Nock Order of the Arrow Lodge 467 is currently 558 members strong. |
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 Scouting Night at the RoughRiders January 30 & 31
Due to the success of the season's first Scouting Night last fall, the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are hosting two Scouting nights on Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31, 2009. Both games start at 7:05 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.
Just announced - the popular "Jumping Jack" will be in attendance at both games!
Friday's game is vs. the Chicago Steel. Saturday's game is vs. the Des Moines Buccaneers. Ticket prices are $7 for yellow zone seats, $9 for green zone seats and $11 for blue zone seats. A portion of each ticket purchased will benefit the 7,000 youth of the Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Ticket must be reserved by Thursday, January 29 through contacting Larissa at the RoughRiders ticket office, or call 319-247-0340. Please specify your Scouting unit when ordering tickets. |
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 Camp Work Day February 7
As happens the first Saturday of every month, the next Camp Work Day at the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation (HHCSR) will be Saturday, February 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers should meet at the Shop behind the Ranger's House.
The next several months of Camp Work Days will be critical to completing the Storm Refuge Area project to ehance safety next Camping season. Read more about this project in one of Ed's Blog posts here.
RSVP for Camp Work Day appreciated but not necessary. Contact Camp staff for more information at 438-6531.
Ongoing maintenance and development of the 400 acres of HHCSR would not be possible without the hundreds of hours dedicated each year by Camp volunteers. Thank you for all you to to enable the 6,000 annual Camping experiences at HHCSR!
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Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
660 32nd Avenue SW - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(877) HAWK-BSA or (319) 862-0541
Council website: www.hawkeyebsa.org
Ed's Blog
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