Effective January 1, 2009, Jennifer Lydon will be promoted to Southwest Iowa Team Leader.

Less than four percent of all Scouts ever reach the rank of Eagle, however, the University of Nebraska at Omaha Marching Mavericks has a tradition of going beyond expectations in every aspect. Their group of Eagle Scouts is no exception. The 2008 Marching Mavericks have nine of our members as Eagle Scouts. These band members are pursuing varying degrees ranging from General Studies to Architectural Engineering. They come from eight different troops, each one as unique as its Eagle. Each Eagle Scout contributes something different to the band's success.

Effective January 1, 2009, Jason Cruse will be promoted to Learning for Life Team Leader.

This discount program is provided to all Mid-America Council unit leaders and the program entitles the card holder to a 10% discount on Hy-Vee labeled grocery items and any meat or produce.

The Leadership Summit is a day for District Volunteers of the Mid-America Council's 13 Districts to come together with the Council Operating Committee for the latest information on programs and services, celebrate accomplishments and promote collaboration between Districts. The goal is to strengthen the best Scouting program in the nation.

We are pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2009 Mark Custer will be promoted to Field Director for Diamond Dick, Goldenrod, Petah La Shauro and War Eagle Districts.

The Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council and ISI Technologies have teamed up to develop a state-of-the-art webBrochure system, promoting Scouting.  

The BSA announced that the next Jamboree is scheduled in 2010 to coincide with the 100th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America!