Mid-America Council
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Serving Scout leaders in Eastern Omaha and the Ralston and LaVista areas |
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We would like to offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in Little Sioux.
Aaron Eilerts Troop 108
Josh Fennen Troop 331
Ben Petrzilka Troop 448
Sam Thomsen Troop 26
Please submit all tornado relief inquiries to tornadorelief@mac-bsa.org
Brandon Raddish has left his position as Senior District Executive after 5 years. We wish him good luck in his new job with Bellevue University as an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor. Thank you for all your hard work. For any Scouting needs, please contact Metro Field Director, Lisa Russell at (402) 431-9272 or lrussell@mac-bsa.org.
Scouting is a 12-month program, so don't forget to plan activities for the summer months. Your Den and Pack can earn the National Summertime Award by 50% of the boys participating in at least one activity a month during June, July and August. You still have time to get in you August activity! For more details see the application at the Scout office.
Everyone should now be family with entering all of the Scout's advancement online. The site is linked on the MAC website mac-bsa.org. All units are encouraged to have all their records updated monthly and a copy submitted to the Mid America Council for your unit's permanent file. If you have any questions, please contact Jay Witty or call 431-9BSA.
Attend popcorn Kernel training at n Saturday, August 9th at 10:00-11:30 a.m. Get your Unit's Kick-off kit and outstanding training on how to have a great campaign. You must attend this training to receive your Unit's popcorn campaign kit. For specific questions contact District popcorn kernel Dave Jacobs at 630-7200 or angel@ambassadorinc.com.
| August 9 | Popcorn Training 10 a.m. @ Faith Christian Church |
| September 10 | Preorder due online |
| September 18-19 | Pick up preorder |
| October 4 | Council “Blitz” Day |
| October 27 | Last day of Sales |
| October 30 | Final orders due online |
| November 13-14 | Final popcorn pick up (bring check) |
EVERY Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, and Venture Crew will want to hold a Fall Sign-up for Scouting (SUFS), or Troop/Crew Open House program. Invite current 1st-5th Grader's to be Tigers and Cub Scouts, 11-17 year-old boys to be Boy Scouts, and 14-20 year-old boys and girls to be Crew Members.
Having an Ideal year in Scouting is as easy as 1-2-3-4.
Eagle projects must be approved by the District project coordinator before you start work on the project. Our District project coordinator is Tim Robertson. He can be contacted at 731-5001 or oa97tim@cox.net. You must schedule a review meeting with Mr. Robertson at least two weeks before you plan to start your Eagle Project.
Your Youth Protection training must be renewed every 2 years. Training is available on line at www.mac-bsa.org or by contacting Ray Ramirez at 573-5237 or Randy Pauley at 548-4459 or lewisandclark.training@yahoo.com.
Check the bugle for upcoming training dates. If you have any questions, contact Training Chair Randy Pauly at 210-2277 or lewisandclark.training@yahoo.com.
Don't have time to attend weekend training? Good-news! Many courses are now available on-line. Check out the BSA On-Line Learning Center at olc.scouting.org.
| August | |
| 9 | Popcorn Training |
| September | |
| 2 | Roundtable |
| 10 | Popcorn pre orders due |
| 13 | CCC |
| 18-19 | Popcorn preorder pickup |
| October | |
| 4 | Blitz day - Popcorn Sales begin |