Mid-America Council
Lewis & Clark District

2009 November

2009 Heartland University of Scouting

"A Century of Instilling Strong Values"
Join us Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Boys Town for the Heartland University of Scouting - supplemental leader training at its best!

Re-Charter

There are several changes to the Re-Charter process this year. 
All Charters are due at the council office on December 15^th.
There will be a turn in night for recharters from 6pm – 8pm on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Riekes Equipment, 68^th & L. 

Popcorn

If you have questions contact District Popcorn Kernel Dave Jacobs at 630-7200 or popcorn@mac-lewisandclark.org  Returns must be reported to popcorn@mac-lewisandclark.org by noon on Nov. 5^th.

Important dates for the Fall popcorn sale.

November 5          Final orders due online

                           Returns reported by e-mail

November 19        Final popcorn pick up (bring checks)

Note: The unit will own any popcorn not returned by 11/19/09. You need a live check for your pre-order (show’n’sell) total and post-dated check for final order.

Nebraska Experience

Free for all $1,500 popcorn sellers and ONE parent; additional tickets can be purchased for game ONLY.

Registration Deadline is November 24, 2009. You can download the registration form from the MAC website. Attendees will receive a tour of UNL athletic facilities, one-of-a-kind UNL hat, and attend a UNL men's basketball game. 

Popcorn Ball

The Popcorn Ball is back! Attend an exciting hockey game as the Omaha Lancers take on Cedar Rapids, January 30, 2010 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Scouts who sell $1000 of popcorn product will receive free admission for the Scout and one adult.  Additional tickets will be available for purchase.

Online Advancement

Everyone should now be family with entering all of the Scout’s advancement online.  The site is linked on the MAC website www.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.

Tigers to Troops

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this a great event.

100 Pints of Blood

The Mid-America Council and the American Red Cross are teaming up to commemorate the Centennial of Scouting with the 100 Pints of Blood for 100 Years of Scouting Campaign.  The plan is to have each district donate 100 pints of blood to commemorate 100 years of Scouting.  We will be using existing blood drives, but we will be asking the Scouts and Scouters of Packs, Troops and Crews to help us with the campaign.  The campaign will run from December through February at a location near you.  Scouts and Scouters will earn the Community Service Strip for their Centennial Patch and the Scouts will be able to earn the service requirements for rank advancement including Good Turn for America service hours.  For more information contact: Jane O’Connor at 639‑5283 (Lewis and Clark District Coordinator), Diane Kratz at 334‑1604, Michelle Dunn at 431‑9272, or Lorrie Kurfman at 341-2723 (Mid-America Blood Donor Services of the American Red Cross). 

Eagle Project Approvals

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.

Youth Protection

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 lewisandclark.training@yahoo.com.

Calendar of Events

permalink