Dubuque District Upcoming Events

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Dubuque

District Roundtable

Dubuque District Roundtables are held on the 1st Thursday of each month, with the exception of July (summer vacation). Roundtables start at 7:00 pm with a general information session for all attendees. Right after the general information session, the Roundtable breaks into three separate sessions, one for Cub Scouts, one for Boy Scouts and one for Venturers. Roundtables normally end around 8:30 pm. Snacks and Fellowship follows.

The meetings are currently being held Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 1755 Delhi  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 common information and announcement session at the beginning of the Roundtable for ALL Scout leaders. Then the Roundtable breaks into two or more sessions for about an hour.  At Roundtable there is often special sessions for adult training, Youth Protection training, Health and Safety training, etc.. We set these sessions up when we think there is a need for them or they are requested by our Scouting units.

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. 

 Roundtable Schedule

 

 Roundtable Handouts                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

January  February  March  April May  June- Program Packet     Boy Scout     Cub Scout     Ventureing- Comming Soon

July- No Roundtable August September  October (activities) Training November December

 

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. , Training Chair

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!   

 

Classroom Training

• Cub Scout Leader-specific Training at October Roundtable.
• SM and ASM Adult Leader Training- All Day Saturday Course offered in April in Dubuque and at Camp C.S. Klaus when camp is in session
• IOLS, OWLS, and BALOO Training- Offered in October and May at Camp Burton 

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.

 See profiles of our Unit Commissioners: Commissioner Profiles

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, Laura Bies.  Unit commissioners meetings are the second Monday of the every month at 7 p.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2155 University Ave., in the conference Room (1^st floor). CLICK HERE for a map

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

 

 

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 

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

 

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Dubuque District Commitee

The Dubuque District Committee is a collection of active volunteer Scouters who work together to organized, support, and enrich Scouting programs in Dubuque area.  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 let the district executive, Dave Langlois, know.

 District Commitee meetings are the last Wensday of the every month at 6:30 p.m., at St. Peter Luthern Church, in the Pasrsonage (1st floor).

CLICK HERE for a Map

 Commitee Minutes                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

January  February  March  April May  June

July-  August September  October  November December

District Committee Information

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

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

 

  Meet the "Dubuque Key 3"

 

District Commitee Chairs

District Chair Handbook for District Operations	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	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	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Langlois	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	Tracy Little	The Activities Committee's goal is to help plan and coordinate programs that will be challenging, thought provoking, good spirited, and FUN. The Dubque District Annual Programs that are coordinated by the Activities Committee include: Cub Olympics Cub Scouts  Family Fun Night/Lock-in Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts Fall Camporee Boy Scouts/Webelos  Scouting for Food All Scouts and Scouters Klondike Derby Boy Scouts Cub Bowling Cub Scouts  Pinewood Derby Pinewood Derby Spring Camporee Boy Scouts  Venture-palooza Venturers 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	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	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	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	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	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	To be Announced	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, 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 District Training Forms	TBA Soon!	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 National Youth Leader Training. Administer the training knot award program for all adult Scouting leaders.
Webelos-to-Scout Transition Chair Transition Plan	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	VACANT	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.