Registration and Reregistration News for Merit Badge Counselors
Volunteers who are properly registered as merit badge counselors can renew annually without completing an adult application; their names will appear on the district roster for renewal. Anyone who is currently unregistered, or who is registered in another position but also desires to serve as a merit badge counselor, must complete an adult application.
The New 2013 Boy Scout Requirements Book Has Been Shipped
The new 2013 BOY SCOUT REQUIREMENTS book has been shipped to Scout Shops nationwide, and has started to appear on the shelves.
Polar Bear This Weekend Has Been POSTPONED!
Due to the incoming bad weather on Friday of this weekend, the Day Camp Directors have decided to postpone this weekend’s Polar Bear Winter Games…..
Place Mats for Blue and Gold Banquets Are Available at the Council Office
Place mats are available for your Blue and Gold Banquets at the office. Call us with how many you need a week out, and we’ll get them ready for you for free!
COPE Course Update for January 2013
The COPE course is coming along swimmingly! Click for pictures!
Eagle Scout Registry is Now Being Offered at the Winnebago Scout Shop
Sign up for your Eagle Scout Registry at the Winnebago Scout Shop today!
NRA Instructors Courses Available Starting in March- Especially Good for Merit Badge Counselors
The NRA is offering $50 off classes for Merit Badge Counselors! Classes start in March!
Mason City Advances Four New Eagles in December
Lakeland advanced four new Eagles from Mason City in the month of December!
High Adventure News for 2013
The current plan is to not have any High Adventure programs in 2013 due to the National Jamboree
A New Version of the “Blue Card” is Being Released in January 2013
A new version of the “Application for Merit Badge,” No. 34124, commonly referred to as the “blue card,” is being released later in January 2013.