June Scout Shorts Newsletter

June 2019 Edition | www.midiowacouncilbsa.org

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Welcome to the Eagle's Nest

Congratulations to the Newest Class of Eagle Scouts

BSA Safety Moment

Risk Advisory for High-Adventure Activities

SUMMARY

Do you want the best possible experience on your high-adventure trek? How can you be sure your entire crew can handle the strenuous activity? Make sure you and your entire group read and understand the risk advisory before you begin!

GENERAL INFORMATION

The lure of the adventure can pose your first risk. Signing up for a trip just because it sounds great may be problematic.... (click here)

MITIGWA LODGE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fall Fellowship

August 16-18, 2019

Details on these events can be found at mitigwa-lodge.org

If you have not signed up there is still time but you must act soon. The requirements: you must be a registered member of Scouts BSA, you must be at least 14 years of age by July 22, 2019, you must be no older than 17 years of age on August 2, 2019. Meet these requirements and you too can be part of one of the truly life changing events offered by Scouting.

On July 22, 2019 young men and women, who belong to Scouting organizations in over 150 countries, will come together at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, for two weeks of fun fellowship and Scouting. With opportunities for camaraderie with Scouts from around the world, the WSJ is a unique cultural immersion experience that supports the World Organization of the Scouting Movement’s mission to create global citizens and educate young people. Read More

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Be the BEST leader you can! Get Trained

Check out training opportunities below

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September 13-15 & 27-29

Limited space available. This is not outdoor skills training, this is developing your personal skills of group leadership. Wood Badge is offered every two years. Consider attending the finest leadership training that Mid-Iowa Council has to offer!

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Youth Protection - Boy Scouts of America

BSA Youth Protection Mission Statement: True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Boy Scouts of America...

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Guide to Safe Scouting

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/gss/

Campout Safety Check List

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/campout-safety-checklist/

General FAQ's on BSA Health and Safety- Click Here

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New Internet Advancement 2.0 Platform & Advancement Report:

Internet Advancement 2.0 platform is available for unit members in Key 3, Key 3 delegate, or Unit Advancement Chair Roles by using their my.scouting account at Scoutbook.Scouting.org.

As a result of this change, a new version of the Advancement Report , which unit leaders are asked to download and take to Scout Shops when purchasing advancements, will use the new format (click here for report)

For more information, visit Internet Advancement 2.0 documentation at: help.scoutbook.com

PLEASE NOTE: Internet Advancement 2.0 is for Units who do not use Scoutbook. If your unit uses Scoutbook, there is no reason to use Internet Advancement 2.0.

Submitting Eagle Scout Rank Applications

A simple step has been added to the process of preparing for Eagle Scout boards of review in our council. A completed Eagle application form must be submitted for confirmation of earned merit badges and other details by the council before a board of review may be held. When this step has been completed ... for more information

Membership Card printing process

How to print membership cards on my.scouting.org

The BSA is committed to streamlining basic operations by putting tools in the hands of volunteers. For several years, individuals and unit key 3 have had access to print membership cards through my.Scouting. In addition, functionality was added to my.Scouting on January 1, 2019, to enable members of the unit key 3 to print their unit Charter Certificate.

This “self-service” functionality allows volunteers to print membership cards and the unit charter certificate in a timely manner and enhances the on-boarding experience for new youth and adults.

WE NEED YOU AS A 2021 JAMBOREE LEADER!!!

Mid-Iowa Council only has 15 adult leaders and up to 4 alternates spots available to guide, inspire, and mentor our Troops and Crew to and from this once-in-a-lifetime event! If you are a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America and will be at least 18 by July 2021 you are eligible to be considered as a leader. We anticipate taking at least two male Troops, one female Troop, and ¾ of a venture Crew.

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2019 Contingent Still has openings!

Our 2019 departure date is July 20th returning on August 3rd. Cost for the trip is estimated at $1,320.00.

If you are interested, DON'T WAIT, act now!

2020 Contingent Registration Now Open!

Mid-Iowa Council’s annual Philmont Contingent for 2020 is open for registrations. We plan to include over 50 Scouts and Adult Advisers in our 2020 Expedition. We will organize those participants into five crews of 10-12 Scouts. Each crew will make their own choice of 35 available itineraries. This opportunity is open to individual Scouts or unit crews. At this time, we are just under half full. ACT NOW!

Our 2020 departure date is July 25 ^th returning on August 8 ^th. Cost for the trip is approximately $1,375.00 (all inclusive).

If you have Scouts looking for a real adventure in the mountains of New Mexico, let us know!

For additional information contact:

Chuck Jordal

[email protected]

(515)279-8746