Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America

A scholarship fund has been created in memory of John Seier, Scoutmaster from Troop 69 of the Northeast Iowa Council.

John passed away in 2009 from injuries received in a vehicle accident on the way to a Scouting event. John believed in challenging oneself and found the Boy Scouts High Adventure trips an excellent way to do so.

The Floor Show Furniture and Flooring of Dubuque will grant two youth scholarships of $250 each to two youth each year for a total of $500, to help offset fees, for the High Adventure experience.

Requirements:

Youth Participants

• Must be at least 14 by January 1 of the year that you plan to attend, or have completed the 8th grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation.
• Youth must be a registered member of the B.S.A.
• Youth may be required to meet the physical restrictions depending on the High Adventure camp that you choose to attend.

Applications must be returned to the Council Service Center by March 31, 2010.

The Red Flannel award used to be a one step and you have earned it award.  The make up the new Red Flannel award provides for a four step process.   The Scout or Scouter has the capability to earn the Red Flannel Award four separate times. Each step progressively becomes more challenging by changing or adding new requirements.  The first step must be awarded before earning the second step and so on.

The scope of this award is to earn each segment of the patch during a four year period. Although the individual could earn all four segments in one winter season, it is advised and highly recommended by the Dubuque and Dellaykee Districts that the individual earn them over a longer period as he/she is learning new skills.

This award concept has been initiated due to the “I’ve done that before” statement.   The four step process provides for the troops to learn new skills together and apply them as they are learned.  It is recommended that the troops plan to provide an opportunity each year for Scouts and Scouters to earn a segment.  It should also be noted, that as an individual earns segments, the individual also needs to perform tasks on his or her own and not in a patrol or troop method.

For more details, or for the form you need to fill out to get the award, click here.