February ROUNDTABLE INFO!

Posted by admin on February 6, 2010 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Roundtable is coming up on February 11th at Singing Bird Lodge, Blackhawk State Historic Site, in Rock Island, on Blackhawk Road starting at 7:00pm and ending promptly at 8:30pm.

Training will be YOUTH PROTECTION.  ( FYI… did you know your YOUTH PROTECTION training has to be updated now every three years so get your training updated this month! )

January 2010 ROUNDTABLE and 100 years!!

Posted by admin on January 5, 2010 under MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE INFO | Be the First to Comment

Welcome to the 100^th Anniversary of Scouting!!  It’s going to be a great year for Scouting everyone.  Please see the below notes about key events and don’t forget to come to Roundtable on January 14^th at Singing Bird Lodge, Blackhawk State Historic Site, Rock Island, IL – Blackhawk Rd (7:00-8:30pm)

 Day Camp dates have been changed from the Council calendar to June 28 through July 2^nd. 

1. We will be holding an input/brainstorming session for Day Camp programming at 6:00pm before Roundtable on Jan 14^th at Singing Bird.  Please come and join us to give your input.  Pizza and pop will be provided.
2. Don’t forget to read the attached Sauklook – it is loaded with critical information.  This edition includes info about Klondike, Lock-in, Exploring, Training and more.
3. There are still quite a few units that need to turn in their Blue and Gold or Court of Honor dates for a Friends of Scouting presentation.  Check out the Sauklook to find out if your Pack, Troop, or Crew has already been scheduled.  The list can be found on the first page.
4. Jan 19^th is our next Friends of Scouting update evening.  Come join us for Wings and beverages at Buffalo wild wings to see how our District is doing.  The event will start at 6:30pm at the Moline Buffalo Wild Wings.  All adult age Scouters are invited.  Please RSVP to me to let me know you are coming. 

December Roundtable INFORMATION!

Posted by admin on December 10, 2009 under MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE INFO | Be the First to Comment

Roundtable will be held Thursday, December 10^th @ Singing Bird Lodge, Blackhawk State Historic Site, Rock Island, IL on Blackhawk Road.

1)      Saukenuk District is one youth registration away from being a Quality District.  Come to our December Roundtable to help us celebrate this incredible achievement.

2)      This month’s Roundtable will also feature Unit Recharter Packet turn-in.  Please bring your completed registration packets with fees and signed charters and applications.

3)      We will also be participating in the 100^th Anniversary of Scouting Kick-off Audiocast at the start of Roundtable (technology permitting)!  Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a historical moment in the company of your Scouting comrades. 

4)      Please bring your Friends of Scouting dates to Roundtable as well – we are well on our way to 100% of all units signed up.  Please bring the attached form completed or send back electronically if you haven’t already.  Thank you to the following units for completing their forms already:  Packs 100, 107, 109, 188, 199, 135, 136, 213, 220, 250, 308, 311, 425, 428, 587, and 627.  Troops 100, 109, 113, 123, 243, 258, and 425.

6)      This month’s Roundtable will also feature the Eagle Trail for the Boy Scout leaders – this is a must attend for all Boy Scout Troops.

MONTHLY TRAINING FOR CUB SCOUTS: Cub Scouts Specifics – Cubmaster/Webelos and committee chair

Also, get updates on LOCK-IN, KLONDIKE and the new ‘night at the museum event’!!

UPDATE!!!!!  SINGING BIRD LODGE NEEDS SCOUT HELP !!!!

At the December Roundtable meeting Julie Werthmann talked with the scouters present about the needs to improve Singing Bird lodge.  Plans and resources are behind an effort to upgrade the the lodge both inside and out.  What the lodge/park team lack is muscle and project leaders to help push the plans foward.  This would be an excellent opportunity for a cub scout pack, troop or for an Eagle Scout pr0ject for service hours to help rejuvinate a great facility.

Here is the list of projects ‘on tap’ to be done that need help:

Inside projects: 

1. Wash all the windows and scrub up bottom of shades.
2. In Pete Peterson’s Bird Room repair the blinds and shorten to match bottom window sill.
3. Create wood storage box to keep wood off of floor.  It should also be able to hold newspaper, rolling with large castors.
4. Design shoe cleaning brushes for outside of main door.
5. Clean and paint public broom closet, hang brooms, identify where brooms should go. 

Outside projects: 

1. Remove soil up against wood siding.
2. Add black tubing to downspouts to divert water away from building.
3. Fix bent gutters.
4. Add flagstone to front area to reduce mud.
5. Add sidewalk from Bird Room door to parking lot.
6. Make outdoor fireplace area usable and inviting to groups.
7. Add wheelchair access ramp.
8. Spray wash the outside of the building.
9. Landscape and design water runoff for back exit door. 

Funds are available for these projects in addition to help by calling Julie Werthmann at (309)721-6774 or emailing at juliemw@mchsi.com

November Roundtable Information

Posted by admin on November 5, 2009 under MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE INFO | Be the First to Comment

Our November Roundtable will be held on Thursday, November 12th @ 7:00pm at Singing Bird Lodge, Black Hawk State Park.  Rock Island, IL.

HOT TOPICS for November Roundtable:

1. Rechartering – Units should log-in to the system by November 15^th to start the process.
2. Comedy Friendz of Scouting!!!!
3. Info about the Saukenuk Skate
4. District Nominations
5. A new recipe from Chef Ben – Chili!!!!!!!!!!!

Training for November Roundtable will be Cub Scout Specifics for TIGER leaders.

Bring along a fellow scouter to the meeting and spread the word!  Roundtable is not only informative but FUN!

Safe Kids Clinic!! Auto safety!

Posted by admin on October 11, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

All Saukenuk district Cub Scouts are invited to attend with their families the safe kids auto safety clinic to be held at MILLS Chevrolet on Tuesday, December 8th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

LOCATION:  Mills Chevrolet on John Deere Rd

ACTIVITIES:  Safety belt fittings, Preventing trunk entrapement, spot the tot course, child supervsion and OnStar!

For Cub Scouts this is a GREAT way to meet one of the requirements for the EMERGENCY Prepardness  Award you can earn in scouts!

For more information, contact BOB GRAVES @ SetonPack109@yahoo.com or 309-799-5259

Saukenuk District SKATE PARTY!

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WHEN: Tuesday, November 10th

TIME: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

WHERE: Skate City, 1112 42nd Ave, East Moline, IL. ( Right across the street from UTHS )

COST: 5:00/per person + $3.00/skate rental

SPECIAL:  $1.50 for a slice of pizza and a pop!

Come one and all to earn your ROLLER SKATING belt loop!

OCTOBER Roundtable INFO!!!

Posted by admin on October 3, 2009 under MONTHLY ROUNDTABLE INFO | Be the First to Comment

ROUNDTABLE FOLLOW-UP!!

All, I am still waiting on the NOVEMBER pack resource sheet and as soon as I get it I will post it here.

Here is the follow-up information for Pack activities that were discussed at ROUNDTABLE!

1) Have Niabi zoo come and visit your pack

2) Take a pack campout at the WAPSI environmental center ( see http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/wapsi.php )  A great place to either cabin camp OR tent camp with LOTS of other activities.

3) Dont forget our OWN Loud Thunder Boy Scout Reserve!  There are 3-cabins plus the Dunkin lodge!  Check on the ILLOWA website for more details on how to rent a cabin.

We had a LOT more ideas that came up during the meeting so please e-mail them to me and I will post them right away so we can share.

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Its OCTOBER and its time for ROUNDTABLE!  We are still at Singing Bird Lodge in Black Hawk State Park.   This will be an important roundtable event with LOTS of activities your pack/troop should be aware of ( see below ).  Hope to see you all there!!

ROUNDTABLE OCTOBER EVENTS!!

1)     Recharter Packets handed out to all Units at Roundtable

2)    10-Day Blitz prizes handed out to Unit leaders with completed 10-Day Blitz prize form from Council webpage:  www.illowabsa.org

3)      Article about a new opportunity for 14-20-year-olds (coed) – Aviation Exploring

4)      A new recipe from Chef Ben

5)      HALT info

6)      Upcoming calendar of events

 Also – don’t forget that if you are a Cub Scout leader – bring two Pack activity ideas to Roundtable to share with the group

Ask the Scouting Experts???

Posted by admin on September 7, 2009 under GENERAL INFO | Be the First to Comment

Ever had a question about BSA and felt ‘silly’ asking it.  You hear someone say something about Woodbadge, COPE or Venture scouting and dont have a clue as to what they were talking about?  Well, here is your place to ask those questions and get feedback from the experts…

First Question:

My son does not swim.  He  frequently gets ear infections which has prevented him from learning how to swim.  I have read that in the scout handbook that in order to advance he has to pass several levels of swimming proficency.  We dont have a lot of free money right now to spend on swimming lessons.  So should I just drop my son from scouting and pick another program for him to focus on?  He loves scouting but not being able to swim seems to be a roadblock… What can we do??

What do the experts think??

The experts say this:  Both you and your son should ask to meet with your Soutmaster.  Discuss your situation and layout the facts.  First and foremost, it is is possible to advance through scouting without knowing how to swim.  So your scout does not have to leave the program.  Your Scoutmaster will discuss options and come up with a plan to meet the requirements needed to advance.  There will be opportunities at camp and other outings for your scout to become more comfortable with being in the water.  Clearly if medical condition persists that would not allow any water activities then an execpetion would be made.

QUESTION #2 Came from Heather N. who had this question:

Clean up day at LT was discussed during RT.  Is this appropriate for Webelos?  Also, what time is it?

 Thank you

Lets see what the EXPERTs have to say??

Here is the response from Ben Rogers:

As far as Webelos being able to work at the chain saw day that would be fine.  They would have to be big enough to pull tree branches and put them in piles.  Some Webelos are as big as Scouts.  Would have to be supervised by adults for sure.

September Roundtable Info!

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IMPORTANT SEPTEMBER ROUNDTABLE INFO!

One key item to keep in mind is that we will be having our District’s application turn-in night at Roundtable next Thursday, Sept 10^th @ 7:00pm – Singing Bird Lodge – Blackhawk State Historic Site, in Rock Island.  We’ll be handing out the free finger rockets for each new youth that has been recruited starting with our Spring 09 recruitment season.  We will have record of those that have been registered since that time.  All new applications should be brought to Roundtable to receive the rockets. 

Bring a friend to roundtable!!

Saukenuk Roundtable TRAINING schedule

Posted by admin on August 2, 2009 under DISTRICT EVENT INFO | Be the First to Comment

Attached below is a PDF for the 2009-10 SAUKENUK training events that will be held at ROUNDTABLE each month and at Camp Loud Thunder.  For new scout leaders this is an excellent opportunity to get the training they need!

09-10 District Training Schedule