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Here’s how: Print off the application from our website or pick one up at the Winnebago Council Service Center, fill out, and TURN BACK INTO THE OFFICE– NOT THE IOWA DOT!!

Positions have been filled; thank you for your interest!

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Council elected Dr. Robert M. Gates, former secretary of defense and former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), as the organization’s national president. Dr. Gates spoke to the Scouting family during the organization’s National Annual Meeting.

The Winnebago Council is seeking to hire a new Customer Service Representative immediately. If you are interested, please send your resume to [email protected] or [email protected]. Deadline to apply is June 16, 2014.

Helping with your school’s garden may be the answer! Not only is it a great way to teach Scouts gardening skills, it also a great way to learn to lead a healthy lifestyle! (Hint: this is a great idea for the whole Scouting family!)

The Blue Zones Project is an initiative to encourage residents to lead healthier, more fulfilling and longer lives.

The last day the Mason City Scout Shop will be open will be Wednesday, May 21st and they will reopen on Monday, August 25th.

We still have some key positions we need to fill at summer camp! A Shooting Sports Director (must be 21) and able to go to camp school if not trained, a Health Officer (must be 18, have CPR and First Aid), Camp Clerk for June, and kitchen help for both camp times and a Trading Post Assistant. Please contact Madonna Nelson if interested– 319-234-2867 or [email protected]

Congratulations to the Newest Eagle Scouts of the Winnebago Council

Sun Rivers and Wabuha Districts to merge July 1. The Sun Rivers and Wabuha District leadership has decided to merge the two districts effective July 1st. There is a committee formed to make a recommendation on a new district name that will be presented for a vote at the May 8th Roundtable.