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Dellaykee District Roundtable

Dellaykee District Roundtables are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month, with the exception of July (summer vacation). Doors open at 7:00 pm for 30 minutes of fellowship and the meeting begins promptly at 7:30. Roundtables normally end around 8:30 pm, sometimes earlier, but no later. 

The meetings are currently being held at Peace Church in Elkader at 301 North Main St. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO ROUNDTABLE

What are the Roundtable Meetings?

The Roundtable meeting is held to disseminate information and to help train Scout leaders. There is a half hour of fellowship to catch up with fellow Scouters followed by an agenda based meeting providing information on all things upcoming in the Scouting world. If the information calls for it, there is also a breakout session for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts to talk about particular issues relating to each program. To end the meeting, we have the now famous, "Dellaykee Roundtable Drawing" to send our volunteers home with something Scouting related. Items range from patches, mugs, cups, Scout clothing, event shirts, etc. If you have anything to donate to this cause, please contact Dane or Tom Sinclair to add an item.

Who should attend the Roundtable Meetings?

The Roundtable meeting is held for ALL Scouters or for any adult that is interested in becoming involved in Scouting. The sessions are sometimes attended by youth who are in the Order of the Arrow, Venture Crews, Senior Patrol Leaders and Patrol Leaders. 

OA MEETINGS AT ROUNDTABLE...Dellaykee Roundtables also feature a Troop Representative OA meeting for the Troops from the Dellaykee District. This meeting also serves as the District meeting for OA Lodge members from our District. All OA activities and plans are discussed at these meetings.

If you have questions regarding these meetings please conatct the Order of the Arrow Timmeu Lodge Executive Committee Member, Kordell Smith at 794-1261.

Roundtable Re-cap                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Membership/ Recruitment

Just a quick update for you all that could not make Roundtable this month.  It will be our last until Aug. 6^th.    If I missed something important, please don’t hesitate to remind me!

We are quickly approaching or district goal of 27 new scouts for the Spring.  If you have not organized a recruitment for the spring, please do so quickly the end of the school year is fast approaching.  See me for details and support. 

FOS

Please schedule your FOS presentation for your upcoming spring Court of Honor, or Blue and Gold, if not done so already.  We need all the dough we can get with the Lake Project this year.  Really need everyone’s participation in raising the awareness and necessary means to fill the lake and provide the program our boys deserve! 

Calendar

New calendars will be out in June.  Here is a sneak peak on some key dates for next year

• Fall Camporee  Oct. 18-20
• Popcorn North Meeting Sept. 17, South 19^th, Kick Off: 21st
• Polar Fun Day Feb.  15
• Council Dinner: March 8th
• District Pinewood Derby April 12
• CAMPERALL: May 2^nd-4^th (Location Proposed: Backbone State Park)

New Venture Program

We are moving along with getting the new outdoor program going this fall.  We talked about the different events planned.  If you would like to participate, please let me know.  a description of the program and list of events will be on the website in the next few days.   

Training

Outdoor training for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts is coming up in two weeks. Space is still available.  Please help by getting the leaders who need training to go. It’s a great time! compass work, Hiking Skills, Cooking ideas and so much more!  

Camping

If your Den, Pack or troop is not registered for camp please do so!  This summer’s adventure is going to be great!!! 

Cub Scout Theme is jungle.  The Boys at Day Camp will be running through a jungle trail obstacle course, carving rafts to sail down the Amazon, and shooting blow guns!

Resident Camp: this video speaks for its self… feel free to show at your next meeting.  

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We just had a meeting on the pins this year:  Here’s what the boys can work on:

WEBELOS: Readyman, Engineer, Scientist, Outdoorsman

Cub Resident: We changed the schedule a bit in incorporate a hike to the chilly ice cave! Wolf and Bear advancements will be announced soon. 

Boy Scouts will be able to ride the new Mt. bikes on the 1.2 miles of sweet new single track put in on by Scouts this spring.   A new Mt. program will be announced shortly, so stay tuned!

Service

The District Service project this year will be at Motor Mill, Elkader.  June 21-23

No cost at this time.  Troops provide their own food.  Boys should come prepared to put in new trails.  A tour of the park will be organized. Will be awesome!  Contact Bruce Landis with any questions.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Roundtable updates

This fall I will record  a district roundtable “podcast” and uploaded to our District Facebook Page and Tweeted on our twitter account. It will be  emailed and added to the District age of Scouts Iowa as well.   

A recording of this month’s update can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/dellaykee-district/dellaykee-roundtable-roundup

April’s Update: https://soundcloud.com/little-maquoketa-organics/round-table-round-up-at

Also, this fall I am going to set up a brownbag lunch or evening meeting in Manchester on the next Thursday following Roundtable for the leaders who live in the south part of the district who cannot make roundtable.  I still want to encourage attendance at roundtable, but this meeting would save leaders a trip into Dubuque to access the roundtable boxes, get me out in the district one more time to assist leaders, get council updates out answer questions, and bring our any trading post orders too.   Let me know what you think of this! 

TRAINING OVERVIEW

ADULT LEADER TRAINING PROGRAM

What is required for my position?

Questions: Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Tim Smith, Dellaykee Training Chairman

Find answers to your training questions. Take the time to review the materials so you know what training is required for your position. Every Scout deserves a trained leader!   

Other Training Programs

• Shooting Sports/NRA Instructor Training
• Wood Badge
• American Red Cross - Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and AED
• University of Scouting
• Philmont Training Center Course Catalog 201

Online  Training

To Access the Online Training System:

 1. Go to www.MyScouting.org and log in.

In order for your training to be properly recorded by the Council, you MUST record your BSA membership id number under the My Profile section. If you do not have your BSA membership id number, 

2. Find the Training menu on the left panel of the page, select E-Learning.

3. In E-Learning, click on the Cub Scout tab.

4. Under the Cub Scout tab, you will find all online trainings include the new Leader Position Specific create a login and password.

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COMISSIONER'S CORNER

DOES YOUR PACK, TROOP OR CREW NEED HELP?  HAVE YOU TRIED YOUR UNIT COMMISSIONER?

Unit commissioners are experienced Scouters whose job is to help you deliver the Scouting Program.  Unit Commissioners are the first and best source of help for your unit. Commissioners are district and council volunteers who help Scouting units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit registers on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members. Your unit commissioner is a link between your unit and the Northeast Iowa  Council.

WE WANT YOU!! --  UNIT COMMISSIONERS

 Unit commissioners are a vital part of a Units success. Former and current Scout leaders and volunteers make the best Unit commissioners.  A Unit commissioner helps his or her assigned units during the charter process, School Night and committee meetings, and makes regular visits to the Unit to ensure its success. A Unit commissioner is assigned one to three units, depending on the UC's availability.

If you are interested in becoming a Unit commissioner, please contact one of your District Executives or District Commissioner, Jeremy Smerud.  

  CLIKCK HERE for a Job Destriction of the many types of Commissioners 

Current District Commissioner Contacts

District Commissioner: Jeremy Smerud: (515) 490-9630 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Asst. District Commissioner: Arnold Laures: (563) 927-3121 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Troop 32, 38, and 40)

Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner: Esley Henkes: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner: VACANT (Responsible for adhering to the agenda and moving the meeting along for Boy Scout breakout sessions at Roundtable)

Venturing Commissioner/Unit Commissioner: Dave Gaskill: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Crew 4043, 47 and 57)

Unit Commissioner: Mike Hingtgen: (563) 379-2804,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (Pack and Troop 24)

Unit Commissioner: Ryan Helgerson:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (Pack 36, 62, and Troop 62)

Unit Commissioner: Tim Smith: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Pack 28, Troop 23 and 28)

Unit Commissioner: Nick Hammell: (563) 794-0520 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Pack 64, Troop 47 and 64)

Unit Commissioner: Vickie Brietbach: (563) 880-3268 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Pack 32,38, and 41)

Unit Commissioner: Hans Wagner: (563) 568-1760 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Pack 35 and 40, Troop 34)

Unit Commissioner: Adam Peterson: (563) 608-5896 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (Pack 30 and 39, Troop 30)

Unit Commissioner: Joe Tekippe: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (Troop 39,47, and 53)

THE JOURNEY BEGINS NOW….

The Journey to Excellence program is the performance measurement and recognition program for councils, districts, and units. The goal of this program is to align unit, district, and council performance to maximize results in key performance areas that are directly related to producing a successful, growing, and sustainable Scouting program. The purpose of the awards program is to encourage and reward success in units, districts, and councils.

 The Journey to Excellence program will measure your unit’s performance versus process; and help you achieve Scouting’s mission of serving more youth with a higher quality program.  This program brings a framework for planning the year, an evaluation method, provides early warning signs for unit health and guidance in areas of concern, recognition, and benchmarking your progress though out the year.  I highly encourage you to listen to one of the audio recordings and check out the resources available to you on Scouting.org. Click here to answer any Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).  Still not convinced about the program? Click here for Journey to Excellence "What's in it for me?"   Lost by the new Terms? Click here for Journey to Excellence Glossary.

Click here for Journey to Excellence Pack Requirements

Click here for Journey to Excellence Troop Requirements

Click here for Journey to Excellence Crew Requirements

   Click here for Journey to Excellence District Requirements

SPREADSHEETS TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE JOURNEY           TROOP        PACK        CREW (COMING SOON) 

Service Hours Reporting

You can now enter your unit’s service hours at: www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence

Look for the “Service Project” area of the screen. There you will find the link to log your unit’s service hours, information for first time users, ideas and tips for a successful service project. To enter your unit’s service hours, click on “service hours Web site.” Choose “New User Click Here” or enter in your unit’s existing username and password.

Users can still use www.goodturnforamerica and they will be redirected to the new data collection site. If you have any questions, please contact the national service desk at 972-580-2267. 

Unit Visit Tracking System Journey To Excellence Service Hours Website Voice of the Scout

Internet Re-chartering Commissioner Manuals & Resources Progress Record Commissioner Key National Commissioner's Podcast The Commissioner Newsletter

 Dellaykee DISTRICT COMMITTEE

The Dellaykee District Committee is a collection of active volunteer Scouters who work together to organized, support, and enrich Scouting programs in Allamakee, Clayton, and Delaware Counties.  They are responsible for the successful coordination of the Scouting membership, finance, and program functions in its communities.

The following is a listing of the District Committee Chairs. If you click their title, you will be taken to a job description for that committee.  We are looking for additional committee members.  If you are interested please contact the district executive, Dane Boudreau, or District Chairman, Tom Sinclair.

 District Committee meetings are held at 6:00 pm, the first Tuesday of every month prior to Roundtable. If you have business for the Committee, we welcome your presence at our meetings to discuss your business. Meetings are often held at Johnson's Supper Club or JnJ Pizza in Elkader. Please contact your District staff to find out the location for the current month.

***If interested in joining the District Committee but worried about time constraints and travel, don't be! We work with our volunteers schedules and understand that not everyone will make every meeting! Much of the work can be done from home!

Meet the Dellaykee "Key 3"

District Chair Tom Sinclair Bio

District Commissioner Jeremy Smerud Bio

District Executive This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. " data-mce-href="mailto: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ">Dave Langlois Bio

DISTRICT COMMITTEE INFORMATION  

DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIRS

District Chairman Handbook for District Operations	Tom Sinclair:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Serve on the Council Executive Board as District Representative. Recruit Committee Chairs and Committee Members to carry out the District plans and functions. Work with the District Commissioner and District Executive to coordinate and achieve goals for the District, and ensure the success of the Scouting units. Recognize individuals, committees, and Chartered Organizations for their Scouting accomplishments. Preside at monthly District Committee meetings. Support Local and National Scouting policies, procedures, and practices. Help to secure support for Scouting from top community leaders throughout the District.
District Vice Chairman	VACANT	Coordinate Committee Chairs and Committee Members to carry out the District plans and functions. Work with the District Commissioner, District Chairman and District Executive to coordinate and achieve goals for the District, and ensure the success of the Scouting units.
District Commissioner Administration of Commissioner Service	Jeremy Smerud: (515) 490-9630 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Commissioner Staff is a collection of experienced volunteer Scouters who work with unit leaders, committees, and chartered organization representatives to help them run a quality Scouting program for their youth.  The District Commissioner assigns Unit Commissioners to individual units.  The purpose is to provide guidance and resources to unit leaders and committees for organizing quality programs, and to address specific needs or issues as they arise. Involve unit adults in training and roundtables. Coach the Chartered Organization Representatives. Guide Roundtable Commissioners to ensure that monthly roundtables are well attended, and provide practical and exciting unit program ideas. Work with the District Chairman and District Executive to help meet District goals. Promote the use of the Quality Unit program for Packs and Troops as a standard of good unit operation; and set objectives to increase the number of Quality Units.
District Executive The District TheCouncil	Dane Boudreau: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 563-556-4343 ext. 16	Provide professional coaching and guidance to unit volunteers. Provide suggestions and answers to unit leaders with questions about the Boy Scouts of America program. Maintain regular contact with the heads of Chartered Organizations. Provide behind-the-scenes administrative skill. Give inspiration and encouragement to unit and District level volunteers. Arrange for the Council's office services such as mailings, meeting notices, and support materials. Recruit District level volunteers to form the District Committee. Assist District level volunteers in planning and carrying out District events such as training courses and activities.
Activities Chair Activities and Civiv Service Commitee Guide	Boy Scout Program/Community Service Chair: Bruce Landis: (563) 516-1004,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cub Scout Program: Jan Stavroplus:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Activities Committee's goal is to help plan and coordinate programs that will be challenging, thought provoking, good spirited, and FUN. The Dellaykee District annual programs coordinated by the Activities Committee include: Cub Scouts   Boy Scouts ScoutStrong ScoutStrong Fall Camporee MeritBadge Univeristy Polar Fun Day Klondike Derby Scouting for Food Scouting For Food Pinewood Derby Spring Camporee Any Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Civic unit that would like to sponsor an event, please call anyone on the committee.  It will involve a little work, but you will have LOTS OF FUN doing it.The Committee coordinates and works closely with the Unit Sponsors of each event.  Each Sponsor will have the full support, resources, and experience of the Committee to help them.
Advancement Chair 2011 Guide to Advancement Advancement Commitee Guide	VACANT	Assist Pack, Troops, Teams and Crews in resolving advancement questions and issues, and help unit leaders establish and maintain proper advancement procedures in their units. Provide guidelines and instructions to unit leaders and committees for conducting Boards of Review and Courts of Honor.  Provide Merit Badge counselor list.  Review and approve service project plans submitted by Eagle Scout candidates.  Arrange and conduct Troop Boards of Review for Eagle Scout candidates.  Review and process "Recommendation for Lifesaving or Meritorious Action" award.  Recognize adults in the District for exemplary service to youth and community through the presentation of District and Council awards, such as the District Award of Merit. Promote non-rank related advancement including the religious awards for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers, and other recognition awards for Scouts.
Camping Chair Outdoor Program Commitee Guide	Tim Smith: (563)794-1260 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Encourage short-term camping experiences for all Scout units. Promote Cub Scout Fun Pack Weekends, Cub Scout Day Camp, Webelos Camp, and Cub Scout Family Camping.  Promote Boy Scout Summer Camp, Winter Camp, and Local and National High Adventure experiences, such as "OKPIK" High Adventure Winter Camp.  Promote the Order of the Arrow as the National Honor Society of the BSA for service to Scouts and units.  Guide units to comply with the National Camping Standards and policies including local and national tour permits. Encourage units to earn the Cub Scout Summertime Pack Award, and Boy Scout Troop National Camping Award.
Finance Chair District Finance Commitee Guide	David Gaskill: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 563-920-8517	The Finance Committee is responsible for raising funds to build, improve and operate camps, to maintain a professional staff, and to provide training and other services to units throughout the District.The District meets its financial goals principally through three annual fundraising programs:District enrollment - Contributions are raised from District Committee members, Commissioner staff, and others who are demonstrating their support by serving Scouting. Family enrollment -  Parents of Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Explorers and Venturers are encouraged to contribute. This is entirely voluntary and not a condition for membership in Scouting. Community enrollment - All prospects who are not enrolled in the District or family programs, such as business and community leaders, former youth and adult members and previous contributors. Ensure implementation of Council finance policies. Serve as a Council Finance Committee member, if stated in council bylaws. Recruit and train committee on tasks provided by Council Finance Committee. Ensure the acquisition of funds for the Council budget. Maintain cooperative relations with the United Way. Support Friends of Scouting (FOS) plan and campaign. Develop prospects for FOS. Encourage unit participation in Family FOS campaign. Support Council "project selling" (gift in kind) program. Support Council "trust fund" promotion. Achieve District's share of Council finance campaign. Support District activities that involve income and expenses, assuring proper policy and adult control.
Friends of Scouting Chair	Dave Gaskill: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Lead Friends of Scouting (FOS) plan and campaign. Develop prospects for FOS. Encourage unit participation in Family FOS campaign.
Membership Chair District Membership Commitee Guide	VACANT	Organize new Packs, Troops, Teams, and Venturing Crews. Recruit and train organizers for units (new and reorganized). Cultivate interest of potential Chartered Organizations and community groups. Work with District Commissioner and District Training staff to provide new units with personnel.
Marketing & Public Relations Chair	VACANT	Advise units on how to publicize and promote their activities in the local news media. Publicize Scouting and District Scouting events in the local news media. Coordinate with the Council in promoting a positive image of Scouting.
Training Chair Leadership Training Commitee Guide	Tim Smith:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Advise unit leaders on training needs and opportunities. Hold Basic Leader Training as needed to meet the requirements of the District. Encourage advanced adult leader training such as Wood Badge for Scout Leaders. Support Council-wide training events such as IOLS, BALOO, OWLS, and University of Scouting for all leaders. Promote Regional and National training events such as Akela Calls and Philmont Training Center courses for all Scout Leaders. Support youth leader training such as Den Chief and Junior Leader Training. Administer the training knot award program for all adult Scouting leaders.
Webelos-to-Scout Transition Chair Transition Guide	VACANT	Contact all packs in early fall to update a list of all fifth-grade Webelos Scouts. Coach Cubmasters and Webelos den leaders in the transition process at roundtables, training courses, and through personal contact. Report to the membership committee chair, and keep the district committee informed. Track and maintain records of Webelos graduation by using a wall chart that lists the transition record of each pack. Work with unit commissioners to follow up on Webelos Scouts who have not joined a troop. Work toward 100 percent Webelos transition.
District Webmaster Marketing Toolbox Brand Identitiy Unit Website Guidelines	Shawn Gordon; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Promote District, Council, Area, Regional and National information dissemination through the District Website. Support the District Committee in serving as a communications conduit through innovative and wide-reaching information technology tools.

District Committee Information

Organizational Chart District Contact List District Activities Forms from National Progress Record District Committee Key District Responsibility Card Nominating Commitee Packet

District Planning Meeting Meeting Agenda Vision Satatement District Goals Presentation (.ppt) District Commitee Training Workshop