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Kittan District News Archives

Pope Pius XII religious award
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Catholic Scouts interested in this award - read on!
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Engineering / Model Design & Building Merit Badge Clinic
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St. Ambrose University is hosting a Merit Badge Clinic on March 1st. Pick either Engineering or Model Design & Building Merit Badges. Attending Scouts will meet in Parking Lot 2 (off of Gaines St, north of Davis Hall) at 7:50am. Class leaders will then guide them to their class locations. Don't be late!
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Religious Emblem Class
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Catholic Boy Scouts interested in earning the Ad Altar Dei religious award - Check this out!
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Cub Scout Leader Training! Get Some!
We have two upcoming training dates for our Cub Scout Leaders:
Saturday, February 16 (9:00 - 1:00)
Saturday, May 10 (9:00 - 1:00)
Both trainings will be held at St. John's Methodist in Davenport (on Brady St, just north of Palmer) . Both trainings feature New Leader Essentials and Cub Scout Leader Specifics. Remember - Quality Program comes from Trained Leadership. We owe it to our boys to give them the best program we can!
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2008 Klondike Results
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Hurray for Klondike!

Despite the Freezing Temps (-7! ) our Scouts did a great job! Check out the winners here!
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3rd Annual Pinewood Derby at the Auto Show
Hey Guys - it's time for the Council Pinewood Derby
February 9th @ the Quad Cities Auto Show
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Kittan Klondike Derby is here again!
January 19th
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Native American Culture Day
PACK 206 WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL CUB SCOUTS OUT TO OUR INDIAN POW WOW AND LEARN ABOUT INDIAN CULTURES.

ON SATURDAY NOV 3 AT NEIL ARMSTRONG IN PARK VIEW, IOWA. THE EVENT WILL START AT 12:00 PM. TILL 3:00 P.M. ALL CUB SCOUTS SHOULD BRING A EMPTY SALAD DRESSING BOTTLE OR 20 OZ PLASTIC BOTTLE TO MAKE MARACAS.

ADMISSION: 1 CAN GOOD PER PERSON

THE QAUD CITY INDIAN COALITION WILL BE PUTTING ON DEMONSTRATIONS AND TEACHING US ABOUT INDIAN CULTURES.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL STEVE HOLST AT 563-285-6122 OR EMAIL ME AT SHOLSTCO@HOTMAIL.COM
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November - PARTY TIME!
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The District Dinner (on your calendars for November 14th) is going to be combined with November's Roundtable - Thursday November 8th. EVERYONE SHOULD COME! DINNER RESERVATIONS DUE MONDAY NOVEMBER 5th.
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Recharter and Quality Unit Award Info
As the days cool and the leaves start to fall, we're faced with the truth that Summer is almost over. Don't fret! Take off those silly sun glasses and warm your face on the warmth of RECHARTERING! Details here
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Hey! New leaders! Get Yourself Some Training!
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Your unit has new leaders joining up - get them trained and watch your program succeed!

New Leader Essentials, Monday September 17th, Scout Office 6:30-8:00.
Cub Leader Specifics, Monday, September 24 Eldridge UMC 6:30-9:00.
*Date Change* New Leader Essentails & Specific - Ocotber 14th - United Methodist Church, Walcott IA - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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NEW ROUNDTABLE LOCATION
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Kittan's Roundtable is moving to a new, more central location - St. Matthew's Lutheran in Davenport. 1915 W. Kimberly (near intersection of Kimberly and Division) Next Roundtable: September 13th, 7:00pm. School Night for Scouting application turn in! Bring your new apps (completed, with fees) to recieve fishing lures and fishing derby passes for your new scouts!
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Kittan Camera!
Scouts from Bettendorf Troops 24 and 82 Shared an awesome Canoeing adventure. Check it out!
The group prepares to depart a campsite after a short lunch. Left to right: Bill Beck, Marc Miller, Bob Maline, Jacob Brits, Matt Marriott, Matt Miller, John Beck
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Popcorn Infomation
It's time for Scout Popcorn! All the details are here. ..
Kittan Popcorn Fact Sheet
Map to Warehouse for November 17th pickup
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Day Camp Achievements
Our Scouts had a great time at camp - and they earned tons of achievements! For a list of achievements earned, click on "read more"
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Bigger Better Scout Night at the Swing
Scouters of all ages are invited to the 6th annual Scout Night at the Swing - June 15th @ 7:00pm. Watch the game, cheer the Swing, eat a hot dog, camp on the outfield, eat breakfast, get a patch - all for $10.00! !
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WANTED: Good home for a Space Derby Track
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Pack 241 is losing its storage space this weekend. They have the wooden framework for a space derby. Would your unit like to have it? It is about 6 †? high and 3-4⠀? wide. The rig has to be removed by Saturday, 4/28. They will be tearing the building down after that. There are also some old canvas Scout 2 man tents and various tent poles and tarps. If interesetd, please contact Jean Jacobs, Pack 241
jjacobs74@mchsi.com
386-3776 or 322-3222
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Tiger Time
Kittan will be hosting 2 Tiger Roundups for kindergartners who wish to join up. May 1st, Bettendorf Devils Glen Park and May 8th, Davenport Junge Park. Both events will feature a hot dog roast, information on summer activities, and invitations to MALT and Day Camp. All Packs are encouraged to come out and greet their newest Scouts! Events start at 6:00pm
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Buffalo Chip Dinner - May 10th 6:00 - 8:00pm
Hey Scout Leaders – don’t miss out on the biggest Roundtable of the year – Buffalo Chip! To celebrate the end of the school year and the arrival of summer, May Roundtable will be moved OUTSIDE! We’ll meet at the Bettendorf Middle Park Lagoon shelter, weather permitting. May’s program will include essential information on this year’s fall recruitment. Information packets including Council Planning Calendars, Cub Scout Program Helps, and Roundup Night info will all be distributed. Make an extra effort to have at least one person from your unit there. It’s going to be fun!
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Kittan Day Camp Info
Day Camp is Coming!
Scott County Park, June 25-29.

Click "more" to download the Information Packet, Registration Form, Pack Registration Form and Campership Application
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Pinewood Derby at the Autoshow!
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The Illowa Council will once again be conducting a Council-wide Pinewood Derby at the Quad Cities Auto Show at the River Center in Davenport. ALL CUB SCOUTS ARE INVITED!

The race will be held on Saturday, February 10th. Check-in is from 11:00am-12:00noon. The Tiger Cub race bracket begins at 12:30pm.

Scouts who attend the Auto Show in uniform will get free admittance! The early registration fee for each car is $3.00. More information can be found in the reservation form.It's time for the biggest race of the year!

First Aid Merit Badge
The 4th annual
First Aid and Medicine merit badge clinics
at Genesis Illini Hospital in Silvis (part of the Quad Cities)
Saturday February 24th
to register visit www.illowabsa.org or call 563-388-7233. There is a $10 registration fee. The clinic runs from 9 am until 3 pm.
the clinics are taught by physicians, nurses, and emt's and offer comprehensive training and stations throughout the hospital. the medicine merit badge is extremely difficult to earn on your own and offers a tour of various hospital departments and exposure to numerous medical careers and specialties.
Sponsored by Ben Van Raalte,
Health and Safety Chairman, Illowa Council
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Cub Scouts @ Bald Eagle Days!
Join in the fun at the 20th annual Bald Eagle Days - January 6th from 10 to 5 at the QCCA expo center. Participating Scouts get a free patch!
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Remember - Recharters Due at December Roundtable!
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All Kittan District Recharters will be collected at the December Roundtable (Thursday December 14th @ 7:00pm, Bettendorf Christian Church). Paperwork should be completed, signed and turned in with payment.
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*CORRECTION * Kittan Klodike Derby - January 20th
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Boy Scouts and Webelos are invited to participate in the greatest winter event of the year - Klondike!
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Kittan Popcorn Pickup
Pickup for the 2006 'Take Order Sale' will be at Gypsum Supply (5252 State St, Bettendorf IA) from 8:00am to 12pm on November 18th.
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Toys for Tots Drive
Cub Scout Pack 206 of Park View is teaming up with The United States Marine Reserves to help the underprivileged kids of the Quad City area have a great Holiday Season.
They are hosting a toy drive at North Scott Foods on Saturday December 2nd from 1 till 4 p.m.
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Kittan Camera!
Boys from Pack 89 spent a couple of hours cleaning out the birdhouses along Bettendorf's Duck Creek Bike path.

Pack 89 has been cleaning these birdhouses since 2001, in April and October. They put up 30 birdhouses, 10 bat houses and 6 owl houses back in 2001.
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Boo at the Zoo
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Cub Scouts - looking for a 'merry-not-scary' event for your Den? Put on your Costumes and come trick-or-treat at Boo at the Zoo! Saturday, October 28th 9:30am-4:00pm at Niabi Zoo
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Annual District Dinner - November 16th
All Scouters are invited to the Annual District Dinner and Business Meeting. Enjoy A Scout program, the presentation of District Awards, and a fine meal. Thursday November 16, at Bettendorf Christian Church from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
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District Award of Merit Nomination
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Know a Volunteer who is due some recognition? Nominations for all District Awards including District Award of Merit are now being accepted in the Scout Office. Download the forms here!
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2006 Fishing Derby!
All Scouts are invited to the 2nd annual Kittan Fishing Derby! 9:00am to 12:00pm at West Lake Park in Davenport.
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Kittan Camera
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William J. Schwener of Troop 664 stands with Davenport Mayor Ed Winborn at the unveiling of the new "Lady of Germainia" statue at the foot of the Centenial Bridge.

Kittan Camera
Boy Scouts from Troop 43 perform the flag ceremony for Rocky Mountain National Park. Picture courtesy of Matt Wince.
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Kittan Camera
Tom Butler teaches Day Campers about animal tracks
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Fall Kickoff Time! August 10th 6:00 Pm
Make sure your Pack or Troop has someone coming to get all the latest news and materials for the upcomming Scouting Year!
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Day Camp Achievements
Our Scouts had a great time at Day Camp this year! Check this link to see a list of all the achievements they acquired during their weeklong adventure! 2006 Kittan Day Camp Achievements
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Kittan Camera
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Kittan Camera
Scouts from Davenport Pack 19 place flags on the graves of fallen soldiers at Arsenal Island
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Scout Night at the Steamwheelers
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Saturday June 3rd at the Mark of the Quad Cities
Reserve your tickets now!
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SPRING POPCORN SALE
Any units wishing to participate in the Spring Popcorn Fundraisor...
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Kittan Day Camp 2006
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Day Camp is Coming! June 26 - 30 at Scott County park. Registration forms and info here.
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Klondike Derby 2006 Results
The '06 Derby was a huge success. Check out the complete results
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