Trailblazer District, Mid-America Council SW Iowa

Trailblazer District, Mid-America Council SW Iowa Trailblazer District serves Adams, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringold, Taylor & W. Cass Counties in SW Iowa. We are Prepared. For Life.

We are part of Mid-America Council, with Cub Scout Packs & Scouts BSA Troops throughout all 9 counties! Trailblazer District is dedicated to delivering a quality youth program focused on character development, service to others and personal growth to the Scouts and families within its boundaries. We seek to remain a fully-functioning district, run by committed volunteers & support

ing Mid-America Council and the Boy Scouts of America. We establish & mobilize resources to ensure the growth & success of our units within the functions of program, membership, unit service & finance.

06/05/2026

Good morning, Trailblazer! Our day camp is in desperate need for a Range Master for archery and bb’s. If you are trained and current and available to help, please reach out to Samantha Blowers asap. If you’re interested in being trained as a Range Master, there is an opportunity tomorrow from 9-12pm. Again, please contact Samantha right away so she can get that to the right person.

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05/14/2026

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About time!!!! We can pie again!!!!! 🥧 💆‍♂️👏

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"SUMMARY
Scouts and their parents expect all Scouting America activities to be conducted safely. To ensure the safety of participants, Scouting America expects leaders to use the four points of SAFE when delivering the Scouting program.


GENERAL INFORMATION
S = Supervision
Youth are supervised by qualified and trustworthy adults who set the example for safety.

Only adult leaders who consent can receive pies in the face.
Only one person can receive a pie in the face at a time.
People getting pied must wear well-fitting eye protection such as swimming goggles or safety goggles.
People getting pied must not be allergic to their designated pie ingredients.
Minimal force must be used to prevent injury. For example, use a two-hand method to ensure full control and to control the amount of force of the pie.
Be ready to step in and correct any unsafe behaviors.


A = Assessment
Activities are assessed for risks during planning. Leaders have reviewed applicable program guidance or standards and have verified the activity is not prohibited. Risk avoidance or mitigation is incorporated into the activity.

Pies must consist only of whipped cream in a disposable aluminum pie tin or on a paper plate. If the recipient has a dairy allergy, then a non-dairy whipped cream substitute or non-mentholated shaving cream should be used.
Ensure walking surfaces do not become slippery or hazardous.
All pies are prepared so that they do not present any additional hazards to people getting pied, such as pie plates with sharp or hard edges.
All personnel are willing participants, and pie applications are done in a manner to prevent injury to the person getting pied.


F = Fitness and Skill
Participants’ Annual Health and Medical Records are reviewed, and leaders have confirmed that prerequisite fitness and skill levels exist for participants to take part safely.

Demonstrate proper pie application, ensuring pies are not thrown but placed on the person getting pied to prevent injury.
Ensure personnel applying pies can do so using minimal force to prevent injury and that pies are not thrown.


E = Equipment and Environment
Safe and appropriately sized equipment, courses, camps, campsites, trails, or playing fields are used properly. Leaders periodically check gear use and the environment for changing conditions that could affect safety.

Person being pied must be sitting to reduce risk of falling.
Ensure pies only use pie plates/containers that are flexible, lightweight and have no sharp edges. A disposable aluminum pie tin or paper plate is ideal. Do NOT use glass or ceramic pie plates.
Ensure there are personnel ready to help pie-faced personnel remove pie remnants.
Have a first-aid kit and means to flush eyes with water readily available."

This is all available on Scouting . Org and I will share it below.

05/14/2026

Effective with the 2026 National Annual Meeting, Scouting America has lowered the minimum age for commissioner registration from 21 to 18.

Young adults who have aged out of the program can now step into a commissioner role right away — staying connected to Scouting and supporting the health of units in their communities. Unit service is one of the most impactful ways a volunteer can serve, and this change means we won't lose passionate Scouters simply because of an age threshold.

It's also worth noting that commissioner registration is the only council- or district-level volunteer registration option available to adults 18–21 years old. Unit service is a natural fit for this age group — college, new jobs, and busy schedules are all part of life at 18, and the flexibility of a commissioner role means volunteers can contribute on a schedule that works for them. Unit commissioners, assistant district commissioners, and assistant council commissioners are great starting points for anyone new to the work.

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05/14/2026

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Oh no! You've been sprayed by a skunk! Here are the steps to take to clean and get rid of the smell of skunk spray on you or your dog.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Scouting Mothers, Grandmothers, and all the women in our lives!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Scouting Mothers, Grandmothers, and all the women in our lives!

Cub Scout Pack 15 - Council Bluffs, IA representing Council Bluffs in today’s Celebrate CB parade! Scouting America, Mid...
05/09/2026

Cub Scout Pack 15 - Council Bluffs, IA representing Council Bluffs in today’s Celebrate CB parade! Scouting America, Mid-America Council

05/05/2026

Any Scout interested in earning the Railroading Merit Badge will have an opportunity this Sunday at the UP Museum in Council Bluffs from 9-11am. This is part of the Railroad Days celebration and the museum is putting this on with a certified MB Counselor. For more details and to register, check out the link below:

Address

Council Bluffs, IA
POTTAWATTAMIE,MILLS,FREMONT,MONTGOMERY,PAGE,ADAMS,TAYLOR,UNION,RINGGOLDCOUNTIES

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