September, 2018
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Monthly Roundtable
Join us for Black Hawk District Roundtable. Roundtable is held the 1st Thursday of the month from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm at Faith Westwood Church, 120th and L Street, Omaha, NE.

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Webelos Woods Scouts in Space
September 21-23, 2018 (early bird deadline ends 9/3/18)
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.

Join us at the 2018 Metro
Popcorn Kick-off Sales Academy!
Where: Northwest High School, 8204 Crown Point Ave, Omaha, NE 68134
When: Friday, September 7, 2018 from 6:00pm-8:00pm

No need to RSVP! Just stop by anytime from 6-8pm! Come join us for an evening of fun and popcorn! Get tips and tricks on how to sell more by visiting fun and interactive booths and watch a live skit performed by the Northwest High School Drama Department about popcorn! PLUS-enter to win door prizes and more! Stop by anytime between 6:00pm-8:00pm!

  • The fun doesn't stop there! Attend the Popcorn Kick-off and visit our online sales station to get set-up to sell online and get entered to win a $50 gift card!

  • In addition, if you come to the Kick-off and register to sell-online and then make your first online sale by September 15th you will be entered to win an additional $50 gift card!

Silver Beaver Award Nominations Due September 7th
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.

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

Sell Popcorn Online
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! Click here for an Easy to Follow Video to set your your account.
Recruit More Families Into Scouting
Are there more children in your school that would like to be in Scouting? You can implement a 2nd Sign Up Night by coordinating with our Luke McNeese or Sarah Wisecup.

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!)
Black Hawk District Merit Badge Clinics
September 8
LDS Church, 11027 Martha St.
Cost: Free
  • Communications (Pre reqs 1, 5, 7)
  • Animal Science
  • Law
  • Personal Fitness Check Off
Omaha Area YPT Training
September 6, 2018 (Hosted by Iron Horse)
Take YPT at 7:00 pm at Maplewood United Methodist Church located at 3535 Maplewood Blvd. All registered adults must complete the new Youth Protection Training by October 1, 2018.
Jubilee 2018
October 12-14, 2018
Biggest Scouting event in your back yard this fall that YOU don’t want to miss. Come to the largest Scouting event in the Midwest. Family fun for all ages. Don't miss out!
Wood Badge
There are only 9 spots left in the fall Wood Badge course.
Adults are able to learn and practice leadership skills and the values of scouting. Learn More
 
Reserve Our Council Camps
All units are able to reserve facilities at our camp properties for your unit’s program throughout the year. Make your fall campout reservation at our camps today! Learn More

Camp Cedars Registration
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
Council High Adventure!
The Council offers High Adventure Contingents to Northern Tier, Philmont Scout Ranch, and the Summit Bechtel Reserve in 2019. Sign up for you next adventure today! Learn More

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Merit Badges
September is Boy Scouts Month at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's
Check out the MAC Calendar for great opportunities.
9/4 Fishing
9/5 Rifle Shooting
9/6 Fish and Wildlife Mgmt
9/11 Rifle Shooting
9/12 Fish and Wildlife Mgmt
9/13 Fishing
9/18 Fish and Wildlife Mgmt
9/19 Fishing
9/20 Rifle Shooting
9/25 Fishing
9/26 Rifle Shooting
9/27 Fish and Wildlife Mgmt
Jamboree on the Air
JOTA is the largest Scouting event in the world with over 1 million Scouts participating across 150+ countries. Scouts and Guides across the world connect with each other during JOTA using the airwaves (Ham Radio) and the internet.
1,200,000 Scouts, 20,000 Operators, 11,000 Stations, 150 Countries 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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