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July 2011
 New Camp Hiawatha Flagpole Staff at Camp Hiawatha old the American flag during a dedication ceremony. The new flagpole was dedicated to the memory of Ralph Koehler, an Eagle Scout from Troop 353 who died while serving in the U.S. Navy. The flagpole was made possible by a gift from the Koehler family and the Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club. June 2011  Cub Day Camp Cub Day Camps are being held throughout the Hiawathaland Council. The theme is "Under Construction". This Scout is building a "bridge" to walk over in an obstacle course at the day camp in Red Buck District. Check out more photos on our Facebook page. April 2011  OA Section Conclave Arrowmen from Ag-Im Lodge attended the OA Section Conclave at Camp Gerber in lower Michigan. Chris was re-elected Section Chief. Congratulations! Shane did not run for re-election as Section Vice Chief. Good job Shane! March 2011  Klondike Challenges Scouts in the Menominee Iron Range District attempt to boil water at the fire building station during the district Klondike Derby in March. January 2011  Klondike Winners Pack 445 wins the Wilson Trophy for taking first place for Webloes at the Red Buck District Klondike in January. October 2010  Bobcat Trail A Cub Scout plants a seedling at Camp Hiawatha at the Bobcat Trail in October. The event encourages Cub Scouting and exposes families to Camp Hiawatha. February 2010  Winter Fun Pictured above is Jeremy, Jacob, Kyle, and Josh sledding down Camp Hiawatha's fire ring. The Order of the Arrow Winter Fun Weekend was held in February. Scouts had fun snowshoeing through camp along with drinking hot chocolate and playing cards with friends. January 2010  Thank You Denise! Over 60 of Denise Dawydko's Scouting friends gathered to wish her well as she retired after 25 years of sevice to youth. Scouters across the Upper Peninsula from Pickford to Ontonagon and Calumet to Iron Mountain to Escanaba gathered at the First Methodist Church in Marquette to show their appreciation for her enthusiastic and cheerful service and friendship. She received tributes that expressed that she was much more than the Trading Post manager, she was a mentor, a cheerleader, a comforter, and a friend to all she talked with. Denise was presented with a charm bracelet and many other mementos. Thanks to Barb Dupras and the Mighty, Mighty Hiawathaland Women who planned and put on the event. December 2009  Top Sellers Enjoy NMU Hockey Top popcorn salesmen in the Pere Marquette District were invited by Dr. Les Wong to join him in his box for the NMU-University of Nebraska-Omaha hockey game. The Scouts were really excited about the opportunity and the teams did their part as the Wildcats overcame being down 2 goals in the first period to winning 6-3. Attending were (left-right) Andrew, Troop 309; Aaron, Troop 370; Jordan, Troop 360; Austin, Troop 372; Dr. Wong; Isaac, Troop 302; Luke, Pack 346; Eric Smith, Troop 360 Assist Scout Master; Sam, Troop 321 (top seller in the District; Matt, Pack 360 (top Cub Scout salesman in the district); and Maxwell, Pack 395. October 2009  Poptober Top Selling Scout Josh H with his 2008 sale. He entered the photograph contest and is on the caramel corn tin. Visit our popcorn section for more information and updated forms. July 2009  Camp Hiawatha Accredited Camp Hiawatha has been accredited by the Boy Scouts of America. Dewey Jones, left, Scout Executive, Don Miller, Council President and Joe Erickson, right, Camp Director, receive the nationally accredited camp pennent from Fred Bond, head of the camp visitation team. June 2009  Get Ready For Scout Camp The first week of Scout Camp at Camp Hiawatha is July 5. Webelos Resident Camp starts Aug 2. Cub Scout Resident Camp is Aug 6. September 2008  Hessell International Scout Rally Boy and Girl Scouts from the U.S. and Canada enjoy a skit at the Hessell International Scout Rally in September. July 2008  Camp Hiawatha Camp Hiawatha Boy Scout Camp began its 41st season of operation on July 6th. At the opening ceremony, Major Dave Goodwin (right) presented a flag which had flown in Iraq to camp director Shaun Clark. Major Goodwin is an Eagle Scout from Marquette and served several years on the staff at Camp Hiawatha in the early 1980s. He recently returned from Iraq where he served as the operations officer for the 35th Engineer Brigade of the Missouri National Guard. March 2008  Blue and Gold Banquet Here's a unique way of serving spaghetti at a Blue and Gold Banquet. Cub Scouts at Pack 533 in Florence, Wis., and their parents opted not to use plates for their spaghetti dinner. It reminds you of that great campfire song, "On Top of Spaghetti" — It rolled off the table and onto the floor, And then my poor meatball rolled out of the door. February 2008  The Wolverine Patrol in Troop 411 won the Gerber Trophy at the Red Buck District Klondike in January. The Klondike had the theme "Bigfoot - Searching for Sasquash. Events included the Bigfoot "shoe" race, Bigfoot log toss, mapping signs of Bigfoot and trapping Bigfoot with knots and lashings. The event was organized by the Order of the Axe. January 2008  Josh Hanson, a Webelos Scout from Pack 510 in Iron Mountain, sold $4,000 of popcorn. Wonder how much popcorn that is? The photo shows Josh with his sales. |
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