August, 2018
Iron Horse District News
New Iron Horse District Leadership

Monthly Roundtable
Join us for the inaugural Iron Horse Roundtable. Roundtable is held the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at Maplewood United Methodist Church located at 3535 Maplewood Blvd.
This month, the first 100 people to attend an Iron Horse Roundtable will receive a fun give-away to help promote our new district! 
Check out this month's breakouts:
  • Learn about “Safety Moments” and how they can be used within your Pack, Troop or Crew
  • New YPT Training – encourage ALL your leadership to attend!
  • Bring your SPLs and Asst. SPLs to help plan an AMAZING Spring Camporee
  • Don’t forget, Sign Up Night Info Session starts at 6pm PRIOR to Roundtable

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Omaha Area Popcorn Trainings
August 4, 2018 (Hosted by Black Hawk)
9:00 am
Ralston High School
8969 Park Dr, Ralston, NE 68127

August 11, 2018 (Hosted by Iron Horse)
9:00 am
St. Andrew's Church United Methodist Church
15050 West Maple Road, Omaha, NE

Webelos Woods Scouts in Space
September 21-23, 2018
Camp Wakonda
Get your Webelos ready to work in patrols - and have a blast! Learn More

FirstCamp for New Scouts
September 15, 2018
FirstCamp is a sampling of outdoor program that youth will get to know through their experiences in Cub Scouting. The activities at FirstCamp will be open-program. All activities, supplies, and lunch are provided.

POPCORN 2018
Wanna win $100 CASH for your Pack, Troop or Crew? Show us the BEST RALLY EVER by capturing your event via photos and/or videos. 
Email your entries to IronHorsePopcorn@gmail.com . 
Winners will be announced at October Roundtable.  

Popcorn Sale Starts September 15th
Earn your way in Scouting by selling Boy Scout Popcorn. Sale runs through October 31st. Learn More

Online Popcorn Sale Starts August 1st
Parents, get your Scout’s online profile set up and ready to start selling! TONS of cool prizes are available for online sales through Trails End! 

Here’s how to set up your account in less than 5 minutes and some tips for a great sale! With flat rate shipping of $6.95 for orders under $90 (and $90 or over ships FREE!) why not give it a shot?!? And Unit Kernels…you don’t need to do a thing!
Check out the video below for more information.
Silver Beaver Award Nominations
It's that time of year to nominate our most deserving volunteers for the Silver Beaver Award. The Silver Beaver Award is highest award the local Council can bestow upon a volunteer. The awards will be presented at the Council Awards Dinner on January 12th.
Youth Protection Training
All registered adults must complete the new Youth Protection Training by October 1, 2018. Learn More
Iron Horse District will be offering YPT at 7:00 pm, August 2nd at Maplewood United Methodist Church.
Jubilee 2018
October 12-14, 2018
Let the Games Begin. Come to the largest Scouting event in the Midwest. Family fun for all ages. Don't miss out!

Hazardous Weather Training
Effective April 30, 2018 new direct contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained. Learn More

Boy Scouts Will Be Scouts, BSA
New program name
Our iconic program for youth 11-17 will include girls beginning February 2019. The name of the program will change to Scouts, BSA. Learn More
Fall Recruitment Campaign
The new national BSA recruitment campaign is Scout Me In. This campaign focuses on what Scouting looks like from the participant's view and is inclusive of our new membership standards.

Who’s ready to recruit more scouts?!?
Packs make sure you are getting your game plan together for an amazing fall recruitment! And Troops, we need your support to make that happen! If you have any questions on membership please reach out to Sheryl Orlich our District Membership Chair.

Be sure to update your BeAScout Pin as well as whether you are adopting the full family model and accepting girls into your Pack or Troop (yes Troops…you can update your Pins to signify a start date after January 1!)

Camp Cedars Registration Open 8/1
Register for Summer Camp 2019 now! Then secure the campsite you want with your deposit before January 1, 2019. Space is limited by week. Learn More
BSA National High Adventure Mid-America Council has contingents forming now for the Bechtel Summit, Northern Tier, Sea Base and Philmont for 2019 and beyond. It's not too early to start planning! Learn more

Visit the Gottschalk Scout Shop and Sioux City Scout Shop. Click Here To Shop Now!
There is so much going on throughout the Council. Check out these upcoming events.
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