MAC Scouting News: February 9th, 2026

Описание: • All Mid-America Council offices and Scout Shops will be closed next Monday, February 16th in observance on Presidents Day.

• Reminder to unit leaders, there is 1 week left to submit their Scouting for Food commitments. Please have them in by Monday, February 16th.

• Reminder that registration for the Merit Badge Camp In or (Out) in Walnut, IA, closes next week, Monday, February 16th.

• We are still looking for great Camp Staff to make Camp Cedars and Camp Amikaro happen this summer. Apply today at www.mac-bsa.org/camp-staff.

• The Camp Amikaro early bird deadline is just over a month away. Be sure to sign up by midnight on March 12th to save $20 per Scout at Camp Amikaro this summer.

EVENTS
• The Camp Cedars Pre-Camp Leaders Meeting is next weekend, February 21st. Be sure to have at least one leader in attendance to hear about exciting updates for Cedars 2026. Register at the link to receive the Zoom details. https://scoutingevent.com/326-106192, and it's not too late to sign up for your week at Cedars this summer! www.goScoutCamping.org.

• Please join us for our first annual Investment in Character Dinner! All proceeds support scouting in your local Iowa communities. Doors will open at 5:00 pm to allow for participation in activities provided by our Invention Scout team, as well as fellowship among attendees and Scouting leadership. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Matthew Bentz is an Emergency Medicine resident in Des Moines, an Eagle Scout, and a former member of Troop 108 in Humboldt. A lifelong believer in servant leadership, Matthew credits his upbringing in Scouting for the discipline and resilience he brings to the ER every day. In his keynote, From Blue Cards to Code Blue, Dr. Bentz examines why "doing" is the most essential part of learning. He reflects on how the merit badge system builds a mindset of lifelong learning. Shifting the focus from mere participation to the practical application of new skills. For Matthew, the value of Scouting isn't found in a signature in a book, but in the ability to turn a once unknown topic into an actionable skill when it matters most. Don't miss out on an engaging evening of Scout Stories and an opportunity to "Fuel Tomorrow's Leaders"! Register at https://investment-in-characterlunche.... Reception is FREE to attend, with a suggested donation of $200 per guest. It is the first time we have this event in our area as a dinner, to offer more opportunities for people to attend. The event is on Saturday, February 21st, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, with doors opening at 5:00 pm, at the Crossroads Hotel & Event Center, 1518 3rd Ave NW, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501. For more information https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA....

FACEBOOK SHOUTOUTS
• Thank you to the following units for tagging us in their Scout Sunday posts:
• Missouri Valley pack and Troop 558
• Harlan troop 90
• Bellevue Troop 467
• Omaha Pack 5
• Council Bluffs Pack 15
• Papillion Pack and Troop 461
• Fort Dodge Pack 3
• and more