It’s feeling SPOOKY here at Camp Eastman the night before the 👻 2026 Cub Scout Spook-O-Ree 🎃!
If you didn’t catch the early bird price, registration is still open for $20/Scout and $15/adult. Register online for a quicker check-in, but walk-ins are welcome the day of the event.
The fun begins at 1pm tomorrow and ends with the haunted Eastman Lodge after dark.
Want to camp overnight? Registered Cub Scouts and parents may camp on their own or as a pack. Let us know at check-in and we’ll assign a campsite.
Registration includes all activities, dinner, an event patch, and Sunday breakfast for overnight campers.
Costumes are encouraged - see you tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
October 23 is Mole Day, a celebration of Avogadro’s number: 6.022 × 10²³.
To put that enormous number into perspective, a mole’s worth of 1.5-inch Chemistry merit badges laid end to end would stretch from Earth to the Moon about 59.7 TRILLION times!
Want to learn why the mole is so important to chemistry? Explore the Chemistry Merit Badge and ask your Scoutmaster about finding a Chemistry Merit Badge counselor!
Scouting for Food is just around the corner. We will have bags ready in both offices next Thursday the 29th.
Bag Drop-Off is: November 7th
Bag Pick-Up is: November 14th
Did you know?
The First Scouting for Food was in St. Louis in 1985.
In preparation for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the BSA in 1985, then Scout Executive and CEO Bob Meinholtz challenged his staff to develop a new and noteworthy program feature.They seized upon the idea of a community-wide good turn to collect food for the needy. The council had never tried anything of this scope in the past, nor was it aware of any organization that had. Delivering collection bags to nearly every home in 11 counties and then collecting, compiling, and distributing an unknown amount of food seemed a daunting, perhaps impossible, task.The initial success of Scouting for Food can be attributed to the leadership of Dennis Long and the Anheuser-Busch Company. They devoted considerable time and resources to making this ground-breaking idea a reality. Fire departments throughout the area enthusiastically came on board as collection sites, partner food pantries were identified, and the 892nd Transportation Company of the 102nd Army Reserve Command agreed to provide food transport through the St. Louis metropolitan area. That first year, Scouts collected 750,000 cans of food. ... See MoreSee Less
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Jack Freiburg.
Jack was a beloved member of the Quincy community and a devoted friend of Scouting. His kindness, generosity, and willingness to serve made a lasting difference in the lives of so many.
For nearly 20 years, Jack served on our Council Executive Board, offering his insight and guidance to our organization. He also served as a Council Commissioner, Unit Commissioner, and Merit Badge Counselor, helping Scouts and leaders throughout our Council.
In recognition of his dedicated service, Jack received the Eagle Valley District Award of Merit in 2007 and the Silver Beaver Award in 2008.
We extend our deepest condolences to Jack’s family and friends. We are grateful for the many years he shared with our Scouting family and for the legacy of service he leaves behind. ... See MoreSee Less
QUINCY, Ill. - On Wednesday, the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County announced the passing of former board president and supporter, Jack Freiburg.
Join us Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Crapo Park Horseshoe Shelter house in Burlington to learn more about Cub Scouts and to join Pack 40. ... See MoreSee Less
Join us tonight at 7:00pm in person or online for our monthly roundtable. Tonight's discussion is "Building a Better Roundtable"
We want to hear from our volunteers on what topics they would like to see us cover? Link in the comments.What would make Roundtable worth an hour of your time?
That's the question we want our unit leaders to answer.
Maybe you need help with recruiting. Maybe you're looking for new program ideas, training resources, answers to advancement questions, or simply the opportunity to talk with other leaders who have faced the same challenges.
Whatever it is, we want to hear it from you.
We're taking a fresh look at Roundtable and want our unit leaders to have a real voice in what comes next.
Join us this Wednesday at 7pm in person or online. If you can't make it, please email us and let your voice be heard. ... See MoreSee Less
The final week of Popcorn sales is here. Let's finish this season strong! Just a few important upcoming dates. October 24: Sales end and Final Orders need to be submitted to Tina. October 26: Last Day to return up to 30% of Total Product.
The council would like to thank all our Scout Families and Volunteers who have put in countless hours to make this popcorn season a success! ... See MoreSee Less
It’s feeling SPOOKY here at Camp Eastman the night before the 👻 2026 Cub Scout Spook-O-Ree 🎃!
If you didn’t catch the early bird price, registration is still open for $20/Scout and $15/adult. Register online for a quicker check-in, but walk-ins are welcome the day of the event.
The fun begins at 1pm tomorrow and ends with the haunted Eastman Lodge after dark.
Want to camp overnight? Registered Cub Scouts and parents may camp on their own or as a pack. Let us know at check-in and we’ll assign a campsite.
Registration includes all activities, dinner, an event patch, and Sunday breakfast for overnight campers.
Costumes are encouraged - see you tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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How big is a mole? REALLY big!
October 23 is Mole Day, a celebration of Avogadro’s number: 6.022 × 10²³.
To put that enormous number into perspective, a mole’s worth of 1.5-inch Chemistry merit badges laid end to end would stretch from Earth to the Moon about 59.7 TRILLION times!
Want to learn why the mole is so important to chemistry? Explore the Chemistry Merit Badge and ask your Scoutmaster about finding a Chemistry Merit Badge counselor!
www.scouting.org/merit-badges/chemistry/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Scouting for Food is just around the corner. We will have bags ready in both offices next Thursday the 29th.
Bag Drop-Off is: November 7th
Bag Pick-Up is: November 14th
Did you know?
The First Scouting for Food was in St. Louis in 1985.
In preparation for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the BSA in 1985, then Scout Executive and CEO Bob Meinholtz challenged his staff to develop a new and noteworthy program feature.They seized upon the idea of a community-wide good turn to collect food for the needy. The council had never tried anything of this scope in the past, nor was it aware of any organization that had. Delivering collection bags to nearly every home in 11 counties and then collecting, compiling, and distributing an unknown amount of food seemed a daunting, perhaps impossible, task.The initial success of Scouting for Food can be attributed to the leadership of Dennis Long and the Anheuser-Busch Company. They devoted considerable time and resources to making this ground-breaking idea a reality. Fire departments throughout the area enthusiastically came on board as collection sites, partner food pantries were identified, and the 892nd Transportation Company of the 102nd Army Reserve Command agreed to provide food transport through the St. Louis metropolitan area. That first year, Scouts collected 750,000 cans of food. ... See MoreSee Less
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It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Jack Freiburg.
Jack was a beloved member of the Quincy community and a devoted friend of Scouting. His kindness, generosity, and willingness to serve made a lasting difference in the lives of so many.
For nearly 20 years, Jack served on our Council Executive Board, offering his insight and guidance to our organization. He also served as a Council Commissioner, Unit Commissioner, and Merit Badge Counselor, helping Scouts and leaders throughout our Council.
In recognition of his dedicated service, Jack received the Eagle Valley District Award of Merit in 2007 and the Silver Beaver Award in 2008.
We extend our deepest condolences to Jack’s family and friends. We are grateful for the many years he shared with our Scouting family and for the legacy of service he leaves behind. ... See MoreSee Less
Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County mourns passing of Jack Freiburg
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QUINCY, Ill. - On Wednesday, the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County announced the passing of former board president and supporter, Jack Freiburg.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join us Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Crapo Park Horseshoe Shelter house in Burlington to learn more about Cub Scouts and to join Pack 40. ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you a member of the OA and interested in seeing the new Induction Experience. Join us November 6-8th at Saukenauk Scout Reservation - Mississippi Valley Council, BSA where we will be going through the New Lodge Induction Experience!
Cost is $25/Attendee. Annual/Gold Pass does not apply!
Sign up at mycouncil.mvcscouting.org/Event/40 ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us tonight at 7:00pm in person or online for our monthly roundtable. Tonight's discussion is "Building a Better Roundtable"
We want to hear from our volunteers on what topics they would like to see us cover? Link in the comments.What would make Roundtable worth an hour of your time?
That's the question we want our unit leaders to answer.
Maybe you need help with recruiting. Maybe you're looking for new program ideas, training resources, answers to advancement questions, or simply the opportunity to talk with other leaders who have faced the same challenges.
Whatever it is, we want to hear it from you.
We're taking a fresh look at Roundtable and want our unit leaders to have a real voice in what comes next.
Join us this Wednesday at 7pm in person or online. If you can't make it, please email us and let your voice be heard. ... See MoreSee Less
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Early Bird Ends tonight!!!
Don't forget to sign up for the 👻 2026 Cub Scout Spook-O-Ree 🎃 at Camp Eastman
Check out all the fun things planned! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are in the home stretch!
The final week of Popcorn sales is here. Let's finish this season strong!
Just a few important upcoming dates.
October 24: Sales end and Final Orders need to be submitted to Tina.
October 26: Last Day to return up to 30% of Total Product.
The council would like to thank all our Scout Families and Volunteers who have put in countless hours to make this popcorn season a success! ... See MoreSee Less
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