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A new post February 6 on Eagle Scout achivements |
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105 Eagles in the Class of 2008 delivered more than 11,000 hours of service to our communities. Congratulations, Hawkeye Area Council Eagle Scout Class of 2008!
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 Aaron Eilerts Day of Service is February 21 in Hawkeye Area Council
In rememberance of the tragic June 11, 2008 tornado that hit the Little Sioux Scout Ranch and claimed the life of Boy Scout Aaron Eilerts of Eagle Grove, Iowa, Governor Culver has declared Tuesday, February 24, (Aaron's birthday) as Aaron Eilerts Day of Service across Iowa. Hawkeye Area Council has chosen the preceeding Saturday, February 21 to honor Aaron's memory with three service opportunities in Council.
February 21 Aaron Eilerts Service Day opportunities include:
Kind Care Inc. in Williamsburg is currently having a toilet paper fundraiser drive to raise dollars to pay for their new playground. On February 21, they will be distributing the toilet paper to customers in their parking lot off the delivery truck. They need help from 9 am - 12 noon. Kind Care is a local youth program for school age youth during out of school time. They are located at 501 Highland Street, 20 minutes west of Iowa City off Interstate 80.
The Foundation 2 After Hours Food Pantry could use volunteer help. On February 21, they could use volunteers from 1 - 4pm. The food pantry is located at 1540 2nd Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids.
The Catherine McAuley Center is having their annual Mall Walk at Lindale Mall the morning of February 21. They have a few volunteer slots open to help out that day.
To register for any of these volunteer slots in memory of Boy Scout Aaron Eilerts of Eagle Grove, e-mail the Scout Shop or call them at (319) 862-0541 or (877) 429-5272. |
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ScoutReach Program Aide Positions Available Throughout Hawkeye Area Council
Want to earn some extra cash leading Scouting programming?
Immediate openings are available for part-time program aides for the Hawkeye Area Council. There are a wide range of time slots available, from 1 hour to 20 hours each week. Work as little or as much as you like delivering the Scouting program to kids in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and other surrounding areas.
What can be more fun than to get paid to play games, work on badges, and have fun with kids? This is a great opportunity for high school or college aged people to earn some extra money. Out of high school or college? No problem, we have opportunities for anyone wanting to work with kids. Internships are available for those looking to work in the education, social work, psychology, and many other related fields. For more information, e-mail John Myers or call him at (319) 862-0541 or (877) 429-5272. |
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Arc of East Central Iowa In Need of Cots
The Arc of East Central Iowa, one of the many significantly flood-impacted non-profits in our area is in the middle of a rebuilding process on the main level of their building in Downtown Cedar Rapids.
As part of this process, some of their client programming will be relocated to their Downtown location. One of their programs, Getaways is in need of 30 cots for occassional client use. In order for Arc clients to be able to use the cots, they must be without springs and be made of material that can be easily cleaned and santized.
If you have a new or gently used cot available from your camping experiences that you wouldn't mind donating to the Arc, please contact Tom Doermann at 365-0487 x1038 or Jennifer Higgins at 365-0487 x1024. |
 American Red Cross Masters of Disaster Saturday March 7
The American Red Cross, Grant Wood Area Chapter is hosting the Masters of Disaster event Saturday, March 7 from 1-3:30 p.m. at their offices at 6300 Rockwell Drive in Cedar Rapids.
The event is geared towards area youth in grades 4, 5, 6 and 7. Kaj O'Mara, meterologist from KCRG-TV9 will join American Red Cross staff and volunteers to share the essential steps needed to make our homes, schools and communities safer and more prepared for emergencies.
Although there is no charge for the program, advance registration is required. Register today by calling (319) 393-3500 or e-mailing Valerie Lunasol. |
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 Popcorn Safety Announcement from Pecatonia River Popcorn
A reassurance for all fall popcorn purchasers and consumers has arrived. Petcatonia River Popcorn, the supplier for the Hawkeye Area Council annual sale has let us know that they and their suppliers are not involved in the Peanut Corporation of America's product recall. Peanut Corporation of America does not supply peanuts or any other products to Pecatonica River Popcorn, its suppliers, or distributors. Pecatonica River Popcorn does not purchase peanuts from the Peanut Corporation of American currently, or during the timeframe of the recall (starting January 1, 2007). | |
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