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	The definitive source for information and photographs of the Boy Scout program in Dubuque is [[~~Lewis~~, Paul W. \|Paul W. LEWIS]], the author of two books, '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1910-1959''' (2017) and '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1960-2020''' (2021) published by the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America.		The definitive source for information and photographs of the Boy Scout program in Dubuque is [[LEWIS, Paul W. \|Paul W. LEWIS]], the author of two books, '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1910-1959''' (2017) and '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1960-2020''' (2021) published by the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America.

	'''SCOUTING IN THE UNITED STATES'''		'''SCOUTING IN THE UNITED STATES'''

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	The definitive ~~sources~~ for information and photographs of the Boy Scout program in Dubuque ~~are~~ Paul W. ~~Lewis'~~ two books, '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1910-1959''' (2017) and '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1960-2020''' (2021) published by the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America.		The definitive source for information and photographs of the Boy Scout program in Dubuque is [[Lewis, Paul W. \|Paul W. LEWIS]], the author of two books, '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1910-1959''' (2017) and '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1960-2020''' (2021) published by the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America.

	'''SCOUTING IN THE UNITED STATES'''		'''SCOUTING IN THE UNITED STATES'''

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	In 2017, the Boy Scouts became even more inclusive when the organization announced that for the first time, girls would be allowed to join as Cub Scouts and pursue the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. The board of directors voted unanimously to approve the change, which it said reflected the shift in popular American culture and attitudes.		In 2017, the Boy Scouts became even more inclusive when the organization announced that for the first time, girls would be allowed to join as Cub Scouts and pursue the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. The board of directors voted unanimously to approve the change, which it said reflected the shift in popular American culture and attitudes.

	It was announced by Scouting officials in 2018 than the 108-year-old name of the organization for members 11-to 17 years of age would be changed. Reflecting the inclusion of girls into the program, the familiar BSA (Boy Scouts of America) would become Scouts BSA. The parent organization would remain Boy Scouts BSA and the Cub Scouts for boys from kindergarten through 5th grade. (5)		It was announced by Scouting officials in 2018 than the 108-year-old name of the organization for members 11-to 17 years of age would be changed. Reflecting the inclusion of girls into the program, the familiar BSA (Boy Scouts of America) would become Scouts BSA. The parent organization would remain Boy Scouts BSA and the Cub Scouts for boys from kindergarten through 5th grade. (5) Within one year the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, a chartered member, broke its affiliation with the Boy Scouts pulling more than 100,000 Scouts from the program. (6)

	In 2020 the Boy Scout organization sought bankruptcy protection from lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Scout leaders and volunteers.		In 2020 the Boy Scout organization sought bankruptcy protection from lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Scout leaders and volunteers.

	On September 8, 2022 a $2.46 billion reorganization plan proposed by the Boy Scouts of America which allowed it to keep operating while compensating tens of thousands of men who had claimed they were sexually abused as children while they were involved in Scouting. The plan called for the BSA, local councils, settling insurance companies and troop sponsoring organizations including the Catholic institutions and parishes to contribute to a fund for survivors. In return, those groups would be shielded from future lawsuits over Scout-related abuse allegations. (6)		On September 8, 2022 a $2.46 billion reorganization plan proposed by the Boy Scouts of America which allowed it to keep operating while compensating tens of thousands of men who had claimed they were sexually abused as children while they were involved in Scouting. The plan called for the BSA, local councils, settling insurance companies and troop sponsoring organizations including the Catholic institutions and parishes to contribute to a fund for survivors. In return, those groups would be shielded from future lawsuits over Scout-related abuse allegations. (7)

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	3. Crary, David, "Boy Scouts Change Name," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 3, 2018, p. 23		3. Crary, David, "Boy Scouts Change Name," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 3, 2018, p. 23

	4. Boone, Rebecca and David Crary, "Boy Scouts Brace For Backlash Over Abuse Files," Telegraph Herald, October 23, 2012, p. 18		4. Boone, Rebecca and David Crary, "Boy Scouts Brace For Backlash Over Abuse Files," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 23, 2012, p. 18

			5. Jacobson, Ben, "Prepared," ''Telegraph Herald,'' March 22, 2020, p. 1





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	On January 23, 2020 Anna B. Hudak, a former member of Venturing, a co-ed Boy Scouts of America program open to teens and young adults, accepted the position of scout executive and CEO of the Northeast Iowa Council. Her experience included years working as a district executive, program director, development director, and national director of STEM Scouts in Dallas, Texas. The region for which she would be responsible served 2,000 youth in Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware, and Dubuque counties in Iowa and Jo Daviess County in Illinois. Hudak was be the first woman to hold the position. (70) She served until May 2022 when she departed to accept a position in the Longhorn Council. (71)		On January 23, 2020 Anna B. Hudak, a former member of Venturing, a co-ed Boy Scouts of America program open to teens and young adults, accepted the position of scout executive and CEO of the Northeast Iowa Council. Her experience included years working as a district executive, program director, development director, and national director of STEM Scouts in Dallas, Texas. The region for which she would be responsible served 2,000 youth in Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware, and Dubuque counties in Iowa and Jo Daviess County in Illinois. Hudak was be the first woman to hold the position. (70) She served until May 2022 when she departed to accept a position in the Longhorn Council. (71)

	On February 17-19, 2023 girls from three all-female troops in Boy Scouts of America's Northeast Iowa Council were offered of their ~~choice including~~ a winter camp experience at Camp Burton. Troops from 19 and 194 from Dubuque and Troop 137 from Manchester arrived at camp for a weekend of sledding hiking, orienteering and winter survival. Competitions included cooking with awards for the best Dutch oven, hot winter beverage, unique food, and pie iron dessert. A Merit Badge University was also held in Illinois. The camp event was considered an advancement activity giving the scouts an opportunity to work toward one of seven rankings in Scouting. (72)		On February 17-19, 2023 girls from three all-female troops in Boy Scouts of America's Northeast Iowa Council were offered their a winter camp experience at Camp Burton. Troops from 19 and 194 from Dubuque and Troop 137 from Manchester arrived at camp for a weekend of sledding hiking, orienteering and winter survival. Competitions included cooking with awards for the best Dutch oven, hot winter beverage, unique food, and pie iron dessert. A Merit Badge University was also held in Illinois. The camp event was considered an advancement activity giving the scouts an opportunity to work toward one of seven rankings in Scouting. (72)

	On May 7, 2024 a change of name for the nationwide program was announced. The new name was to be 'Scouting America.' (73)		On May 7, 2024 a change of name for the nationwide program was announced. The new name was to be 'Scouting America.' (73)

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	[[Image:CS2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|John Deere Lake at Camp C.S. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald)]]While satisfactory for older campers, Adventure Island did not meet the needs of younger campers. There were issues of cost, insects, transportation and worried parents due to its location. The last camping session on the site was in 1955 when only 26% of the Scouts eligible chose to attend. This was in comparison with the national average of 37%. (55) In 1956 Clifton Klaus granted the Northeast Council a 25-year lease to 137 acres of land west of Colesburg. (56) Camp C. S. (for Sophia, his wife) Klaus was opened in 1956. Assistance came from the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] which furnished the men and machinery needed to build a lake and [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] which installed the water system. (57) A donation by David S. Hartig, a long-time advocate, led to a the creation of a beach at the lake. (58) By its seventh season, Camp C. S. Klaus was available for fall, winter and spring camping.		[[Image:CS2.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|John Deere Lake at Camp C.S. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald)]]While satisfactory for older campers, Adventure Island did not meet the needs of younger campers. There were issues of cost, insects, transportation and worried parents due to its location. The last camping session on the site was in 1955 when only 26% of the Scouts eligible chose to attend. This was in comparison with the national average of 37%. (55) In 1956 Clifton Klaus granted the Northeast Council a 25-year lease to 137 acres of land west of Colesburg. (56) Camp C. S. (for Sophia, his wife) Klaus was opened in 1956. Assistance came from the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] which furnished the men and machinery needed to build a lake and [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] which installed the water system. (57) A donation by David S. Hartig, a long-time advocate, led to a the creation of a beach at the lake. (58) By its seventh season, Camp C. S. Klaus was available for fall, winter and spring camping.

	1960 marked the Golden Jubilee of scouting in the United States. The Adventure Island District camporee held in the spring of 1960 attracted 160 Scouts and leaders. The Dubuque Camporee held in May at Camp Klaus attracted 443 Scouts--58 percent of the Scouts registered in the Dubuque District. The weekend of July 22-24, 1960 marked the national celebration of Scouting. Over 250 boys representing 15 troops joined a council-wide camporall at Camp Klaus. The festivities continued in August at the ~~[[DUBUQUE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS]]~~ where area scouts featured a special program about scouting in the United States. Troop 7 maintained a typical Scout camp site and demonstrated Scout skills to fair visitors. (59) In 1960 the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Scoutmaster Don Hesseling and two assistants organized Troop 67 exclusively for the handicapped. It was the first troop of its kind in the Northeast Iowa Council.		1960 marked the Golden Jubilee of scouting in the United States. The Adventure Island District camporee held in the spring of 1960 attracted 160 Scouts and leaders. The Dubuque Camporee held in May at Camp Klaus attracted 443 Scouts--58 percent of the Scouts registered in the Dubuque District. The weekend of July 22-24, 1960 marked the national celebration of Scouting. Over 250 boys representing 15 troops joined a council-wide camporall at Camp Klaus. The festivities continued in August at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds where area scouts featured a special program about scouting in the United States. Troop 7 maintained a typical Scout camp site and demonstrated Scout skills to fair visitors. (59) In 1960 the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Scoutmaster Don Hesseling and two assistants organized Troop 67 exclusively for the handicapped. It was the first troop of its kind in the Northeast Iowa Council.

	In 1963 Dubuque was the goal of five scouts from Troop 14 in East Dubuque. They were the first to respond to a challenge of President Kennedy who wondered whether modern Marine Corps officers could meet a challenge of former President Theodore Roosevelt to march 50 miles in three days spending no more than twenty hours on their feet. The scouts were given no time for preparation or special training. Those involved were Pat Kilgore, Mike Kilgore, Jim Tranel, Bob Hoffman, and Dave Beck. Pat Kilgore sprained his ankle after 47 miles and could not finish. Five adults hiking with the Scouts were [[KILGORE, Gordon\|Gordon KILGORE]], [[SHAFFER, James\|James SHAFFER]], Bill Hintz, and a photographer from '''Life''' magazine. Kilgore hiked the furthest, but quit at Platteville. A crowd estimated to be between 800-1,000 welcomed the four Scouts as they crossed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. The five Scouts were honored with a three-day tour of Washington, D.C. The four Scouts who finished the hike were presented the Amos Alonzo Stagg physical fitness medals by [[MCDERMOTT, Edward A.\|Edward A. MCDERMOTT]]. (60)		In 1963 Dubuque was the goal of five scouts from Troop 14 in East Dubuque. They were the first to respond to a challenge of President Kennedy who wondered whether modern Marine Corps officers could meet a challenge of former President Theodore Roosevelt to march 50 miles in three days spending no more than twenty hours on their feet. The scouts were given no time for preparation or special training. Those involved were Pat Kilgore, Mike Kilgore, Jim Tranel, Bob Hoffman, and Dave Beck. Pat Kilgore sprained his ankle after 47 miles and could not finish. Five adults hiking with the Scouts were [[KILGORE, Gordon\|Gordon KILGORE]], [[SHAFFER, James\|James SHAFFER]], Bill Hintz, and a photographer from '''Life''' magazine. Kilgore hiked the furthest, but quit at Platteville. A crowd estimated to be between 800-1,000 welcomed the four Scouts as they crossed the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]]. The five Scouts were honored with a three-day tour of Washington, D.C. The four Scouts who finished the hike were presented the Amos Alonzo Stagg physical fitness medals by [[MCDERMOTT, Edward A.\|Edward A. MCDERMOTT]]. (60)

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	[[Image:scoutnews11.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Al Kirk's column on Scouting. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Detailed articles appeared in the newspaper outlining what would be gained by membership in scouting. Fields of emphasis included bird watching, art, "automobiling," firemanship and rescue work, civics, and manual training. In May, 1920 Scout Al Kirk suggested an idea of having a weekly section dealing with Scouting published in the ''Telegraph-Herald.'' The idea was quickly accepted and his ''Boy Scout Section'' ran for for three years while he was an undergraduate at [[COLUMBIA COLLEGE]] which later became [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (25) Scouts with disabilities participated in BSA activities since the organization's founding in 1910. In 1923, the BSA created a special award for Scouts with disabilities or who were unable to meet certain requirements.		[[Image:scoutnews11.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Al Kirk's column on Scouting. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Detailed articles appeared in the newspaper outlining what would be gained by membership in scouting. Fields of emphasis included bird watching, art, "automobiling," firemanship and rescue work, civics, and manual training. In May, 1920 Scout Al Kirk suggested an idea of having a weekly section dealing with Scouting published in the ''Telegraph-Herald.'' The idea was quickly accepted and his ''Boy Scout Section'' ran for for three years while he was an undergraduate at [[COLUMBIA COLLEGE]] which later became [[LORAS COLLEGE]]. (25) Scouts with disabilities participated in BSA activities since the organization's founding in 1910. In 1923, the BSA created a special award for Scouts with disabilities or who were unable to meet certain requirements.

	Walter Gunn, Lynn Osborn, Arthur Francis, and Earl Falk received their Eagle Scout awards on April 22, 1920. It was not until 1926 that another Eagle badge was awarded. This went to Edward H. Wurst of Troop 6. [[HARTIG, David S. Sr.\|David S. HARTIG, Sr.]], the Dubuque Council's sixth Eagle scout was the first to earn it when he was younger than 18. (26) Scouts for many decades were not allowed to work on merit badges until they earned the First Class Rank.		Walter Gunn, Lynn Osborn, Arthur Francis, and Earl Falk received their Eagle Scout awards on April 22, 1920. It was not until 1926 that another Eagle badge was awarded. This went to Edward H. Wurst of Troop 6. [[HARTIG, David S., Sr.\|David S. HARTIG, Sr.]], the Dubuque Council's sixth Eagle scout was the first to earn it when he was younger than 18. (26) Scouts for many decades were not allowed to work on merit badges until they earned the First Class Rank.

	Recognition of the success of the Dubuque scouting program continued soon after the war. The January 15, 1920 issue of ''Scouting'' magazine heralded a community service project of the Dubuque Council. A 6-day campaign was held to collect empty cans littering the city in June, 1919. Slogans of the campaign included "Can the Can," "The Tin Can is the [[MOSQUITOES]] Home," and "Clean Up Dubuque--The Boys Scouts will Show You How." Cans were brought to a vacant lot on the corner of 8th and Clay and set on fire with oil to kill the mosquitos. Boys won prizes for bringing in the most cans whether they were Scouts or not. Troop 2 won the troop prize. (27)		Recognition of the success of the Dubuque scouting program continued soon after the war. The January 15, 1920 issue of ''Scouting'' magazine heralded a community service project of the Dubuque Council. A 6-day campaign was held to collect empty cans littering the city in June, 1919. Slogans of the campaign included "Can the Can," "The Tin Can is the [[MOSQUITOES]] Home," and "Clean Up Dubuque--The Boys Scouts will Show You How." Cans were brought to a vacant lot on the corner of 8th and Clay and set on fire with oil to kill the mosquitos. Boys won prizes for bringing in the most cans whether they were Scouts or not. Troop 2 won the troop prize. (27)

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	In 1942 area Scouts joined their group nationwide in distributing millions of copies of the booklet "What You Should Know About Wartime Price Control." It was estimated that 9,000 copies were distributed within the city of Dubuque. (42) The Scouts were chosen for this responsibility due to their response to other wartime activities including the collection of waste paper, test mobilizations, messenger work, and aid at nurses' stations. Plans were also announced for an Emergency Service Corps of Dubuque Boy Scouts. Qualifications included being a First Class Scout, parental permission, at least 18 years of age, holding merit badges, and pass oral and written qualification tests. Participants were involved in first aid, rescue work, construction and supervision of sanitary equipment, erection of shelters, and entertainment for refugees. Boys not old enough for the Corps could serve as orderlies, messengers, and assistants to leaders.		In 1942 area Scouts joined their group nationwide in distributing millions of copies of the booklet "What You Should Know About Wartime Price Control." It was estimated that 9,000 copies were distributed within the city of Dubuque. (42) The Scouts were chosen for this responsibility due to their response to other wartime activities including the collection of waste paper, test mobilizations, messenger work, and aid at nurses' stations. Plans were also announced for an Emergency Service Corps of Dubuque Boy Scouts. Qualifications included being a First Class Scout, parental permission, at least 18 years of age, holding merit badges, and pass oral and written qualification tests. Participants were involved in first aid, rescue work, construction and supervision of sanitary equipment, erection of shelters, and entertainment for refugees. Boys not old enough for the Corps could serve as orderlies, messengers, and assistants to leaders.

			Emergency mobilization of Scouts were practiced. In 1942 an unannounced phone call was made by telephone by Co0mmissioner Leo F. McDonough go his executive secretary and two other men. They, in turn, relayed the message to scout masters to have their specially trained scouts meet them and report immediately to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. Realistic "victims" were present to be "treated."

	In 1942 older Boy Scouts, 4-H Club members, and high school students were asked by the United States Employment Service (USES) to replace their summer vacation with work on farms. Some Scouts who attended summer camp at Backbone State Park helped harvest tomatoes. They worked from 1:00 pm. until 6:00 p.m. which left the remainder of time for camp activities. Campers were paid "according to their ability." The commitment of Scouts to the war effort included paper drives and scrap rubber drives. Responding to the need for aluminum, citizens were asked to remove both ends of aluminum cans, wash out the inside, and then smash them prior to collection. The tin can drive of 1944 netted 12 tons of metal. (43)		In 1942 older Boy Scouts, 4-H Club members, and high school students were asked by the United States Employment Service (USES) to replace their summer vacation with work on farms. Some Scouts who attended summer camp at Backbone State Park helped harvest tomatoes. They worked from 1:00 pm. until 6:00 p.m. which left the remainder of time for camp activities. Campers were paid "according to their ability." The commitment of Scouts to the war effort included paper drives and scrap rubber drives. Responding to the need for aluminum, citizens were asked to remove both ends of aluminum cans, wash out the inside, and then smash them prior to collection. The tin can drive of 1944 netted 12 tons of metal. (43)

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	The definitive sources for information and photographs of the Boy Scout program in Dubuque are Paul W. Lewis' two books, '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1910-1959''' (2017) and '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1960-2020''' (2021) published by the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America.		The definitive sources for information and photographs of the Boy Scout program in Dubuque are Paul W. Lewis' two books, '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1910-1959''' (2017) and '''Scouting in Northeast Iowa 1960-2020''' (2021) published by the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America.

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	On April 19, 2018 officials of the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Iowa Council announced the election of Deb Siegworth, business development/Executive Banking Officer, and VP of [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] as the organization's first female council president. She would lead all operations and serve as chairwomen at council, executive board and executive committee meetings. Her appointment coincided with other recent changes including the decision in October to admit girls into Cub Scouts and the creation of a parallel program for older girls. Siegworth had served as the council's vice-president of operations and the president of membership. (67)		On April 19, 2018 officials of the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Iowa Council announced the election of Deb Siegworth, business development/Executive Banking Officer, and VP of [[DUBUQUE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]] as the organization's first female council president. She would lead all operations and serve as chairwomen at council, executive board and executive committee meetings. Her appointment coincided with other recent changes including the decision in October to admit girls into Cub Scouts and the creation of a parallel program for older girls. Siegworth had served as the council's vice-president of operations and the president of membership. (67)

	The ~~Boy Scouts of America opened its membership~~ to ~~female Scouts BSA troops~~ in 2019. Troop 19, the first all female troop in the area, was chartered in 2020. Members worked their way from female Cub Scouting similar to the boys. By February 19, 2023 there was an estimated 40 girls in the council belonging to five troops. (68)		Girls were first able to join the Cub Scouts, the organization’s program for children 7 to 10 years old, in 2018. The following year, the organization welcomed older girls, 11 to 17 years old, in 2019. (68) Troop 19, the first all female troop in the area, was chartered in 2020. Members worked their way from female Cub Scouting similar to the boys. By February 19, 2023 there was an estimated 40 girls in the council belonging to five troops. (69)

			On January 23, 2020 Anna B. Hudak, a former member of Venturing, a co-ed Boy Scouts of America program open to teens and young adults, accepted the position of scout executive and CEO of the Northeast Iowa Council. Her experience included years working as a district executive, program director, development director, and national director of STEM Scouts in Dallas, Texas. The region for which she would be responsible served 2,000 youth in Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware, and Dubuque counties in Iowa and Jo Daviess County in Illinois. Hudak was be the first woman to hold the position. (70) She served until May 2022 when she departed to accept a position in the Longhorn Council. (71)

			On February 17-19, 2023 girls from three all-female troops in Boy Scouts of America's Northeast Iowa Council were offered of their choice including a winter camp experience at Camp Burton. Troops from 19 and 194 from Dubuque and Troop 137 from Manchester arrived at camp for a weekend of sledding hiking, orienteering and winter survival. Competitions included cooking with awards for the best Dutch oven, hot winter beverage, unique food, and pie iron dessert. A Merit Badge University was also held in Illinois. The camp event was considered an advancement activity giving the scouts an opportunity to work toward one of seven rankings in Scouting. (72)

			On May 7, 2024 a change of name for the nationwide program was announced. The new name was to be 'Scouting America.' (73)

	On January 23, 2020 Anna B. Hudak, a former member of Venturing, a co-ed Boy Scouts of America program open to teens and young adults, accepted the position of scout executive and CEO of the Northeast Iowa Council. Her experience included years working as a district executive, program director, development director, and national director of STEM Scouts in Dallas, Texas. The region for which she would be responsible served 2,000 youth in Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware, and Dubuque counties in Iowa and Jo Daviess County in Illinois. Hudak was be the first woman to hold the position. (69) She served until May 2022 when she departed to accept a position in the Longhorn Council. (70)

	On February 17-19, 2023 girls from three all-female troops in Boy Scouts of America's Northeast Iowa Council were offered of their choice including a winter camp experience at Camp Burton. Troops from 19 and 194 from Dubuque and Troop 137 from Manchester arrived at camp for a weekend of sledding hiking, orienteering and winter survival. Competitions included cooking with awards for the best Dutch oven, hot winter beverage, unique food, and pie iron dessert. A Merit Badge University was also held in Illinois. The camp event was considered an advancement activity giving the scouts an opportunity to work toward one of seven rankings in Scouting. (71)

	[[Image:foodscouting.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Northeast Iowa Scouts have participated in the national Scouting for Food campaign since 1988. Photo courtesy: Paul Lewis]]		[[Image:foodscouting.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Northeast Iowa Scouts have participated in the national Scouting for Food campaign since 1988. Photo courtesy: Paul Lewis]]
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	67. Goldstein, Bennet, "Boy Scouts Council Picks 1st Female President," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 20, 2018, p. 3A		67. Goldstein, Bennet, "Boy Scouts Council Picks 1st Female President," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 20, 2018, p. 3A

	68. London, Michelle, "All Female Troops Build Confidence at Camp," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 19, 2023, p. 7A		68. Chavez, Nicole, "Boy Scouts of America Announces Rebrand to ‘Scouting America,’ CNN Online: May 7, 2024

			69. London, Michelle, "All Female Troops Build Confidence at Camp," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 19, 2023, p. 7A

			70. Mehl, Annie, "1st Woman Set to Lead Local Boy Scouts," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 24, 2020, p. 1A

	69. ~~Mehl~~, ~~Annie~~, ~~"1st Woman Set to Lead Local Boy Scouts~~,~~" ''Telegraph Herald''~~, ~~January 24, 2020, p. 1A~~		71. Lewis, Paul, email, August, 2022

	70. ~~Lewis, Paul, email, August, 2022~~		72. London

	71. ~~London~~		73. Chavez