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| Muscatine Elementary Schools Recruitment Night |
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| Webelos Spring Campout |
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It’s spring and there are plenty of Bears and 1st Year Webelos in our district deserving of an outdoor camping experience, and what better chance than at the Hoover District Webelos Spring Camp-Out!
This is an exciting outdoor program for all registered Cub Scouts that are currently in the 3rd or 4th Grade. May 31-June 1 at Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Park. |
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| District Award of Merit - Don't forget that District Award of Merit Nominations are due at March 13th Roundtable |
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| Hoover District Dinner |
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Wanted: People who enjoy good fun, food, and fellowship!
Hoover District Appreciation Banquet
Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 6:00 PM
First Baptist Church, 3003 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine, IA
Why: For fun, fellowship, food, and recognition
District Award of Merit and other awards will be presented
Cost: $15.00 per person – reservation required
$2.00 per person discount if you reserve by Mar.17
2007 Eagle Scouts are free
No reservations can be accepted after March 24
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KLONDIKE DERBY 2008 |
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The GREAT annual Hoover District Klondike Derby will take place January 12, 2008 at Saulsbury Recreation Area, just north of Muscatine. This year's derby offers FUN and challenging events and Chris Wulf is promising SNOW!
A complete PACKET of information is available here or click on REGISTRATION FORM for the sign-up form only.
Don't delay - Early-bird registration ends Jan. 5th! |
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CUB SCOUT LOCK IN |
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| Don't miss the BEST winter fun for Cubs this side of the Mississippi! Saturday, February 16th doors open at 8:30pm for the great annual Cub Scout all-nighter at the Muscatine Y.
They'll be games, swimming, raquetball, basketball, pizza, airplanes and much more but you have to sign up!
Click HERE for pack registration form, contact your Cubmaster, or call Charlie Smith at 563-263-8256 for details.
Click Rosters for youth and adult roster registration forms.
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*2007 Centennial Quality Units* - CONGRATULATIONS to the following units who have submitted their paperwork and have qualified as 2007 Quality Units!
The new Centennial Streamer will soon be sent to them and their Scouts and leaders can now wear the new emblem available to order by unit leaders.
****Pack 67 - Bennett Lions Club
****Pack 98 - Washington School PTO
****Pack 114 - McKinley School PTO
****Pack 151 - Chapman Excavating Co.
****Pack 153 - Durant American Legion
****Pack 194 - Bishop Hayes School
****Pack 527 - LDS of Muscatine
****Pack 633 - Colorado School PTO
****Pack 700 - Grant School PTO
****Troop 104 - Faith United Church
****Troop 114 - Moose Lodge # 388
****Troop 127 - Wesley United Methodist Church
****Troop 141 - American Legion -West Liberty
****Troop 151 - American Legion Post 584
****Troop 153 - Durant Lions Club
****Troop 161 - The Salvation Army - Muscatine
****Troop 167 - Grace Lutheran Church
****Troop 426 - First Baptist Church
****Troop 527 - LDS of Muscatine
****Troop 783 - Knights of Columbus |
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Get Hooked on Scouting Sept. 22nd!
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ALL Cub Scouts are invited to the great fall Fishing Derby at Discovery Park in Muscatine on September 22nd.
New Scouts can attend FREE and will receive a collectible Hooked on Scouting lure for submitting their applications before Sept. 11th.
Existing Scouts are invited to attend for a $2 fee and will also receive the event patch.
Questions? Contact Rosalee Fiedler at (563) 263-5833.
Registration Form and details.
TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!!!
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HOOVER DISTRICT SCOUT SHOW |
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- You're invited to come out and 'Discover Scouting' in the Hoover District, September 22nd, 9am to 1pm at Discovery Park in Muscatine! There's something for EVERYONE!
Cub Scouts can participate in the fishing derby from 9am to 11am for prizes and trophies. Boy Scouts and Venturers will also be there to show you what you're missing if you're not in Scouting!
Discover Scouting Information
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MERIT BADGE - Emergency preparedness merit badge will be offered on Saturday, September 22nd in conjuction with the Hoover District Discover Scouting Day. Class begins promptly at 9am at Discovery Park in Muscatine.
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Click HERE for details & registration form. |
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*********2007 POPCORN PROGRAM********** |
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Take-Order Popcorn pick up will be on Saturday, November 17, at the Dimension Textile Warehouse, 3206 Hershey Ave. in Muscatine.
Pick up times are reserved in advance!
To schedule your time or for more information contact Hoover District Popcorn Kernel, Susan Steffen, 563-263-1469.
Click HERE for reservation form
THANK YOU for creating GREAT Scouting opportunities for our Scouts!
Click HERE for a map and directions
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SPECIAL ROUNDTABLE TREAT! |
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- Don't miss the Roundtable meetings on May 10th! The new program guides for 2007-2008 will be available and there will be some delicious dutch oven dishes prepared on-site!
Come early as set up and cooking begins at 5:30pm with dinner and meetings starting at 7pm. |
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HOOVER CUB DAY CAMP |
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SIGN UP NOW!
Hoover Day Camp will be held at Weed Park in Muscatine on June 18 - 22nd! Registration is through your Pack and the first payment is now due. Don't miss the BEST week of summer!
Scout Registration Form
Information Packet
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Did you know the Muscatine Police and Fire Departments are taking applications NOW from boys and girls, ages 14 to 21 to become members of their Exploring Program?
Explorers meet at the Public Safety Building and receive hands-on training and information from the professionals. Many Explorers continue their education and become officers and firefighters.
For more information call Jim Schaapveld at 563-263-8210 or stop in at the Public Safety Building 312 E.5th St. in Muscatine and tell them you're interested in Exploring!
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Webelos Spring Campout - This event has been cancelled.
However, Webelos are invited to attend Webelos Camp on July 15 - 18 or July 18 - 21 at Camp Loud Thunder and also Webelos Woods on September 15.
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- Under the Stars!
Saturday, May 5 - Sunday May 6, 2007 at Saulsbury Recreational Area, 9AM, rain or shine.
This is a special event for all Bears and Webelos 1 Scouts. Activities include crafts, outdoor cooking, hiking, a conservation project, knots and much more!
Download forms below for more information.
Informational Flier
Scout Health Form
Staff Health Form
Registration Form
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| DISTRICT TRAINING EVENTS |
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The following training sessions are scheduled.
November 8 - CS Leader Specific - part 2
January 10, 2008 - Youth Protection
February 14, 2008 - New Leader Essentials
March 13, 2008 - CS Leader Specific - part 1
April 10, 2008 - CS Leader Specific - part 2
All classes to held at 7PM at First Baptist Church, 3003 Mulberry Ave. in Muscatine, unless otherwise noted.
Contact Charlie Smith, District Training Chair, 563-263-8256 for more information about training events.
Contact Charlie Smith, District Training Chairman at 563-263-8256 for more information. |
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| HOOVER DISTRICT SCOUTING FOR FOOD |
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| Here's your chance to 'Do a good turn' and help feed those in need. March 17 from 9:00am-12:00noon, Scouts will be going door-to-door in Muscatine and Wilton accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army and the Wilton/Durant food pantries. You can help by picking up food, driving Scouts or by dropping off your donation at the Salvation Army.
Items will be weighed and your Scouts will qualify for a custom GTFA wristband and unit recognition. See form below.
GTFA Report Form |
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ROUNDTABLE LOCATION CHANGE - Renee says, 'Don't miss the party - Thursday, March 8, 7PM!" But this month you'll need to find New Hope Church, 3215 Tipton Rd in Muscatine as we are relocated for this meeting only. New Leader Essentials will also be held at 7PM at this location. |
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| DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT NOMINATIONS |
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| Nominations for the Hoover District Award of Merit will be accepted in writing until March 15 and will be presented at the annual District Appreciation Banquet on March 29. Mail or drop off your nomination to: Illowa Council, Hoover District Award, 4711 N. Brady St., Davenport,Ia. 52806.
Nomination Form
Previous Award Recipients
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| HOOVER DISTRICT APPRECIATION BANQUET |
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The Hoover District presents "FIRE & ICE" March 29 at 6:00pm. Make your reservation now for an evening of FUN, FOOD and RECOGNITION. All adult Scouters and their guests are invited.
2006 Eagle Scouts recognition, awards, dinner, desserts and 2007 District Award of Merit presentation.
Reservation form
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*****FRIENDS OF SCOUTING 2007***** - Is your Scouting unit signed up for a Friends of Scouting presentation? This brand-new collectible Illowa Council patch can be yours! Any donation of $160 or more will support one scout for an entire year and the patch is yours as a Thank you for your gift!
For more information call Bob Morrison, Hoover District Family Friends of Scouting chairperson at 563-262-8651.
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KLONDIKE DERBY 2007 IN THE BOOKS! |
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FIRST AID MERIT BADGE |
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The First Aid merit badge will be offered to all Boy Scouts in the District on Saturday, January 6, 2007 from 7:50AM to 5:30PM in Muscatine.
Details and contact information
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SWIMMING MERIT BADGE |
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| The Swimming merit badge will be offered on Sunday, January 7, 2007 from 1PM - 5PM at the Muscatine High School pool.
More information
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CONGRATULATIONS to Troop 783 of the Knights of Columbus in Muscatine for their victory Saturday, January 13th at the annual Hoover District Klondike Derby!
A hardy bunch of Boy Scouts and Webelos 'survived' a challenging winter day competing and showing off their Scouting skills at Saulsbury Recreation Area.
BIG THANKS to chairperson Chris Wulf and all who made this day one of the BEST!
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DISTRICT COMMISSIONER'S MEETING - District Commissioner Bob Morrison held the monthly commissioner meeting in October with Jim Nepple, District Chairman, and Tom McDermott, Illowa Scout Executive in attendance.
The Hoover commissioners have been very involved in District activities, recruitment and the promotion of training to unit leaders. The in-depth meeting identified the successes and needs of the units as they plan to become a Quality District in 2006! |
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POW WOW TRAINING
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- This year the important POW-WOW Cub Leader training happens on Saturday, November 4 from 8:00am-4:00pm at Davenport West High School. The day-long program includes classes, a games and information midway, lunch, and more! In addition, leaders can take advantage of special training opportunities like Cub Scout Leader Specifics, Boy Scout Leader Specifics, and Den Chief Training.
The registration fee is $15 OR $12 if received by October 25. The fee includes training, all activities, program materials, a patch, morning snacks, and lunch!
Be sure to fill out and send in the following reservation forms:
Scout Leader Specifics Reservation Form
POW-WOW Registration Packet
Den Chief Training Reservation Form |
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2007 Centennial Quality Unit Award |
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POPCORN UPDATE!! |
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CONGRATULATIONS to all the Scouts who met the challenge and earned the 10 day blitz prize! Seventy-six Scouts will receive the gift in addition to the normal prizes they order.
Remember all orders are due by the end of October.
Popcorn will be available for units to pick up on November 18, 8am to 11am at Dimension Textiles warehouse, 3206 Hershey Ave, Muscatine.
Click here for a map and directions.
MAP
Pick up times must be scheduled at the November roundtables with Susan Steffen, District popcorn chair.
Click here for a reservation form.
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Important dates and information
District Fact Sheet
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POPCORN BLITZ PRIZE - SELL FAST - WIN A GREAT CAMPING KNIFE!
Scouts who sell at least $350 of popcorn by October 10th will become the proud owners of a limited edition Illowa Council pocket knife complete with spoon and fork! 'Go for it!' |
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| START SMALL!!!-All great things start in small ways just as Cub Scouts begin their Scouting journey. |
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GROW WITH SCOUTING!!! |
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DREAM BIG!!!- Boy Scouts know the sky is the limit. The Scout on the trail to Eagle grows just as his accomplishments do. |
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Roundtables resume August 10th! |
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DON'T MONKEY AROUND!
Renee and ALL her friends from the Zoo will be waiting for you!
Scout Roundtables resume on August 10th, 7PM at First Baptist Church in Muscatine. Make sure a representative from your unit is present. Map and directions available - just click on above link.
There's a rumor going around if you bring the toppings she will bring the ice cream for sundaes!
Bring a friend and see if Rich and his 'Redcoats' will be providing the treats next month! |
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| POPCORN TRAINING AUG. 12 |
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| Saturday, August 12th, 12:00pm
Adler Auditorium
Genesis Heart Institute,
Genesis East Campus
1236 East Rusholme, Davenport
This session is required for the bonus unit commission!
Please RSVP by mailing or faxing in this form.
RSVP
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A PERFECT CUB DAY CAMP! |
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- Ina Pearsall, (left) Illowa Camping Committee, presents Day Camp accreditation banners to Hoover directors Rosalee Fiedler (far right) and Peggy Creamer at the Hoover Day Camp in Weed Park in Muscatine. |
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| Cub Scouts from Bennett, Durant, Muscatine, Wilton and West Liberty learned proper handling and flag etiquette from the Iowa National Guard. Members of the Wilton and Muscatine American Legions conducted a flag burning ceremony to demonstrate proper disposal of weathered flags. |
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| Troop 127's Good Turn for America! |
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- Scouts and their leaders continued a four-year tradition Friday evening, June 9th volunteering for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at the Muscatine High School.
Troop 127 set up hundreds of luminaries around the track for local cancer survivors as well as victims. The event features local speakers and volunteers who walk around the track throughout the night raising money for cancer research. |
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WEBELOS CAMPOUT - ONE FINE DAY!
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Webelos and Adults at Saulsbury Recreation Area - Over 60 Scouts and adults participated in the Hoover Spring Webelos Campout held May 6-7! Reports are that the weather was great, events ran on-time, and EVERYONE enjoyed themselves.
A 'DISTRICT SIZED' Thank You! goes to Rich & Kim Kassmeyer and all the dedicated Scouters who created a very special week-end for all who attended! |
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THE NEW PROGRAM GUIDES ARE HERE!!! - It's true - kickoff packets will be given to every unit at this Thursday's Roundtable meetings and the new Program Planning Guides are included!
See you at the cookout! |
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CONGRATULATIONS!
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Rosalee Fiedler, Committee Chair Pack 633 and Wayne Conley, Scoutmaster Troop 426 were awarded the District Award of Merit at the annual Hoover Appreciation Banquet held March 30th at First Baptist Church in Muscatine.
Many others were honored with Scouter awards and Frantz Silberger became the 'new kid' in the Rocking Chair patrol. Bill French was recognized with the WD Boyce new unit award for his work in starting the new troop at First Baptist Church.
A BIG Scouting thank you to Renee Templeton for hosting another GREAT evening! |
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NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! |
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Due to the Easter services held next Thursday, Roundtables will be held THIS Thursday, April 6, 7pm at First Baptist Church.
Also, the District Committee and Commissioners will meet at 6pm, April 6 also at First Baptist Church - this month ONLY! |
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| YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING |
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Thursday, April 6, 7pm at First Baptist Church, 3003 Mulberry Ave in Muscatine. EVERY leader should receive this training!
Contact Charlie Smith, Training chair for more information. 563-263-8256 |
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WEBELOS SPRING CAMPOUT |
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- Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 at Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area.
9:00Am sharp! Rain or Shine!
All Bears and Webelos I are invited to attend a weekend of outdoor Scouting activities. Activities include crafts, outdoor cooking, hiking, a conservation project, knots and you can even earn your Outdoorsman Activity Pin!
Cost is $8.00 per person (each Scout must be bring at least one adult) payable to the Illowa Council by Saturday, April 29.
Click HERE for forms:
Information flyer
Scout/parent Health form
Registration form
Staff Health form
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| FRIENDS OF SCOUTING 2006! |
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| CONGRATULATIONS to the following for qualifying as Gold Card Units for 2006. They will receive free rank advancement patches for one year!
Packs - 67, 114, 153, 193, 194 and 633.
Troops - 104, 127, 141,151, 161, 167 and 783.
If your unit is not listed please notify Bob Morrison (bobandnorma@machlink.com) or Jim Schaapveld (SchaapveldJ@illowabsa.org)to find out how to qualify. |
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Here's your chance to 'Do a good turn' and help feed those in need. March 19 from 9AM to Noon, Scouts will be going door-to-door in Muscatine accepting donations of non-perishable food items to stock the food pantry of the Salvation Army. They provide meals year-round at the Corps building at 1000 Oregon St.
You can help by picking up food, driving Scouts or by dropping off your donation at the Salvation Army.
THANKS for your generous assistance! |
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HOOVER DISTRICT APPRECIATION BANQUET |
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BE THERE! Thursday, March 30th at 6pm.
FUN - Fellowship - FOOD - and recognition will all take place at the First Baptist Church, 3003 Mulberry Ave in Muscatine. All adult Scouters and their guests are invited to attend.
The fee for this celebration is only $12 and includes the entertainment and a delicious meal. Ask a friend - take them out to a well-deserved evening of relaxation.
Click on Celebration for reservation form. See you there!!!
Celebration!
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CUB SCOUTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! |
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Cub Scouts from McKinley PTO Pack 114 have gone 'above and beyond' in their effort to protect and promote wildlife. Working with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Scouts and their leaders have been involved in a three-year Bluebird Nest Box Project at Shady Creek Recreation Area near Muscatine.
Go to www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver and click on 'Shady Creek' on the left and then 'Cub Scout Bluebird Project' for the complete story and photos. |
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BIG cars and Little cars!!! |
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Want to race your pinewood derby with the BIG GUYS? Then read on about the Illowa Pinewood Derby at the Quad City Auto Show on Saturday, February 11.
Click below for forms...
Information flyer
Registration packet
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