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VOLUME 9 - NO. 6 GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCILMAR/APR BOY SCOUTS 2010 OF AMERICA NOV/DEC 2011 Scout Day at the Attention all Eagles in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo the Class of 2011 The new Grizzly cubs at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo got to meet hundreds of and Scoutmasters!! Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, as well as The Class of 2011 Eagle Scout Webelos and Boy Scouts during the Grizzlies’ RecognitionDinner will be held first weekend on display which coincided Sunday, February 26, 2012 with the first Scout Day at the Zoo. Scouts Cleveland Renaissance Hotel – Grand Ballroom in attendance took home great prizes and Reception followed by dinner and program took part in a Zyclone contest as they learned 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. about selling popcorn to fund their year in Scouts. For more photos from the event, To be a member of the 2011 class, each Eagle must go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/cavs_sircc/ complete his Board of Review by December 31, 2011, sets/72157627765170886/show/ As a way of recognizing our Eagles’ accomplishments, members of the Class of 2011, their Scoutmasters, FAMILY and FRIENDS are invited to attend the Eagle Scout Recognition dinner. Eagles and Scoutmasters attend at no charge and guest tickets are $40.00. The Eagle Scout Association (ESA) will be awarding 3 scholarships this year. The awards will be based on an essay and an interview. Watch your mail for details. A unique feature of the Cleveland Council’s Eagle Recognition program is that in the months leading up to the recognition event, each Scout is matched with a business or community leader who is working in the Eagle’s career path of interest. Being a sponsor is a great opportunity to be a mentor and to provide a real world work overview to a young man. Each sponsor also attends the Eagle Recognition reception and dinner with his/her Eagle and donates a $120.00 sponsorship fee. Questions? Contact our Eagle Dinner administrative assistant, Chris Friswold, at the Scout Service Center (216) 458-8904 or at [email protected]. Adventurers Wanted! TABLE OF CONTENTS

Co u n c i l Ne w s 2

Fi n a n c e Ne w s 6

Co u n c i l Ev e n t s 8

Tr a i n i n g 10

Ca m p i n g 14

Ve n t u r i n g 21

Or d e r o f t h e Ar r o w 22 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Anniversary Celebration Do v e r Ro c k p o r t 24 2012 will mark the 100th Anniversary of the Greater Cleveland Council, and as part Qu a r r y l a n d s 25

of a year-long anniversary we will host several special events to celebrate our legacy and Pi o n e e r 26 kickoff the next 100 years of Scouting in our community. One of the biggest events next year, will be marching in the Cleveland St. Cu y a h o g a Va l l e y 27 Patrick’s Day Parade, on Saturday, March 17, 2012. The council participated in Tw o Ri v e r s 28 the parade two years ago, celebrating the national anniversary. We were the largest Fr e e d o m Tr a i l 29 contingent in the parade! So mark your calendars now, and plan to bring all your Scouts to this fun and inspirational event. Details to follow, so stay tuned! Gl a c i e r Ri d g e 30 SEE PAGE 9 FOR DETAILS! Cr o o k e d Cr e e k 31 2 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CALENDAR Winning is everything November 1 All Saints Day “And the winner is… Billy, Joey, Mike, Jason, and every Cub Scout 2 Popcorn Returns Deadline in the pack.” As we race into this year’s pinewood derby season, several 4 Popcorn Take Orders Due thoughts come to mind. 6 Popcorn Prize Orders Due Pinewood derby is one of Cub Scouting’s greatest traditions and can be 9 Council Advancement Training A Great Way to 10 Show ‘n Deliver Payment Due Honor a Friend the consummate family activity. It is fun and exciting for the boys. It teaches 12 Yard Charge, College of Commissioner Science (tri-council event) them, and it gives them a sense of accomplishment. Pinewood derby helps boys In memory of 15 Ex Board Meeting Randall Gee appreciate the spirit of friendly competition while recognizing the importance of 17 Tr Marker Copy Deadline, Commissioner Meeting Roseanne Corrigan the Cub Scout motto: Do Your Best. But above all, pinewood derby brings Max Figueiredo 18 Popcorn Take Order Pickup families together. Shirley Hostetler 24 Scout Shop Closed, Office Closed June Kearney The most fun-filled pinewood derby I ever attended looked like this: each 25 Office Closed John Kennedy Cub Scout and helper (mom and dad) was recognized with a ribbon for building 26 First of Muharram Bob and Barb Piccirilli The David Sagerser Family a car and participating; each car raced several times. There was no computer- 28 FOT/TGA Meeting Joyce Schroth ized finish line; rather, parents sat at the finish line and called the results. If 30 Day Camp Committee Meeting The Valco Family it looked like a tie, it was a tie and the cars raced over. Two parents at a time December Richard and Eleanor Weindorf Greater Cleveland Council from different families were the finish line judges, and nearly every parent 3 Webelos Readyman Pin got a turn being a judge. The boys placed their cars in the starting chute and 5 Ashura In memory of retrieved them at the end of the track. Each race was started by a child from 9 Popcorn Final Payment DUE Henry Harrison among the siblings, screaming, “Ready, set go!”, as they furiously waved a 13 Ex Committee Meeting Donna Beckner Karen Doubrava homemade checkered flag. The little brothers and sisters could not wait to get 15 Commmissioner’s Meeting Patrick Grothues a turn! A grand ceremony with lots of awards concluded the event. 19 FOT/TGA Meeting The Mike Little Family I still smile when I think of that marvelous activity, but I cannot remem- 21 Hanukkah Joe and Sue Mazie 23 Office Closing at 3:00 Mary Sayre ber who received the trophies and medals. Those who did receive them most Mary Jean Skutt assuredly remember and will forever. 26 Office Closed Greater Cleveland Council But I do remember vividly all the winners – because the winners were every 27 Camp Staff Interviews, Venturing Whirlyball Event January 2012 In memory of boy, every parent, every family member. The objective of the event was not Beatrice Lefferts to determine by certainty of a thousandth of a second who had the fastest car. 2 Office Closed Judith Feingold The objective was family fun. 7 Webelos Readyman Pin Greater Cleveland Council You see, the winning took place in the basement or garage when parent and 16 Office Closed 17 Ex Committee Meeting In memory of son carefully and diligently cut, carved, and sanded the most extraordinary car Richard Van Beers 18 FOS Kickoff ever designed. Winning was serious, imaginative, playful, sometimes hilarious Mrs. and Mrs. Timothy Mohr 19 Commissioner’s Meeting Christopher Sachs discussions at the dinner table, deciding what color to paint that magnificent 23 FOT/TGA Meeting machine. Winning was a loving dad guiding an eight-year-old hand wrapped 25 Day Camp Committee Meeting NEW UNITS tightly around a shiny pocketknife. Winning was that same dad getting rewarded with a smile that stretched from ear to ear. Winning is FUN. The Emmett Doerr Memorial Dover Rockport When it comes to pinewood derby, winning really is everything. Pack 355 Scout Scholarship Church On The Rise Thanks for helping kids! The National Catholic Committee on Scouting®has established Barry Norris the Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Distinguished Scout Scholarship to Pioneer Scout Executive be awarded to five outstanding Catholic high school seniors who are Crew 720 Scouts in a BSA program and continuing their education in college. Cuyahoga County (216) 458-8910 Board of DD The requirements are listed in the Eligibility Requirements section on this page. Two Rivers Applications are due to the NCCS office by March 1 of each year. Pack 356 St Paul AME Church Trail Marker Scholarship Awards: Published six times a year by The Greater Cleveland Council Five separate awards of $2000 each. Boy Scouts of America Must be used the year awarded unless approved by Scholarship Committee. 2241 Woodland Avenue Disbursement from the scholarship fund will be made directly to an Cleveland OH 44115-3295 New COUNCIL Telephone: (216)861-6060 accredited institution of higher learning at the beginning of the enroll- Fax: (216)861-3431 ment period. website: www.gccbsa.org Web Page! The scholarship will be used to defray necessary costs of the awardee’s Make sure you check Mailed without charge to all Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Explorer Advisors, Crew Advisors, Assistant tuition, room or board. Leaders, Den Leaders and Assistants, Unit Committees, Committee Chairmen, Executive Board members, out the new council Web District Committees, Distict Commissioners, Scouting Coordinators, and Institution Heads. Average circula- page at www.gccbsa.org! tion: 5,000 Go to http://nccs-bsa.org/national/EJDoerrScholarship.php for Send us your feedback Howard Lewis President Eligibility Requirements. Waverly McFarland Council Commissioner and ideas. This is just the Barry J. Norris Scout Executive start and more items will Janice L. Radca Designer Must earn the Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII Religious be added so use it as your David Kruse Editor Award and the Eagle Scout or Silver Award. resources tool. Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 3 Is Your Unit Information Updated ATTENTION CUBMASTERS, WEBELOS LEADERS, AND SCOUTMASTERS: on BeAScout.org? DO YOU HAVE A PLAN? WEBELOS-TO-SCOUT TRANSITION

• One of Scouting’s greatest challenges is to make the next level of Scouting readily available for a young man once he meets the joining requirements. • It should be the goal of the Cubmaster and Webelos den leader to graduate every Webelos Scout into a Boy Scout troop. The key to accomplishing this is to begin promoting Boy Scouting when Cub Scouts are still in their Tiger, Wolf, and New National Web site… Bear dens, and to sell the sizzle of the great outdoors. Scouting should be viewed The National Office has just rolled out a great new internet tool to help parents find a local Scout- as an ongoing adventure and the progression should be as normal as moving from ing unit for their son or daughter. BeAScout.org puts units on a Google Map. BeAScout helps parents elementary school to middle school. and volunteers locate the packs, troops, and crews nearest them and request information about Scouting • Boy Scout troops should assign an assistant Scoutmaster or a troop commit- opportunities in their area. tee member to be responsible for new Scouts, which would include developing a So now it’s time for you to update your unit information! relationship with the Cubmaster and the Webelos den leaders. This person serves as a resource during Webelos overnight activities and builds enthusiasm among boys How to populate the pin and their parents for the exciting challenges that await them in Boy Scouting. Unit leaders have a very important task. We need you to populate your unit pin so that useful information • The final outcome is to help make the Webelos-to-Scout transition seam- shows up on the Google map. So how do you place information about your unit on the Google pin? less and give all Webelos a chance to experience the fun and excitement of Boy The unit leaders who can access BeAScout to set up the pin are the Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, or Crew Scouting. Advisor, along with the unit committee chairperson and the chartered organization representative. • During the month of January, each registered Scoutmaster will be provided Step 1 with a list of all second-year Webelos Scouts and Cubmasters in their neighbor- You will log into MyScouting and select BeAScout from the Unit Tools section on the left. There are two options: hoods. In support of this effort, all registered Cubmasters will be provided with a list • Unit Pin Management: Unit Leaders use this to edit pin information. of all Scoutmasters and troops’ sponsoring organizations in their neighborhoods. • Unit Lead Management: Unit Leaders use this to manage incoming requests for information from parents interested in Scouting. Step 2 Staff Directory First complete the Unit Pin Management screen. You will notice two important items on this view. Receptionist Joann McCaskill (216) 861-6060 • At the bottom left is the “Fields Displayed on Google Pin” area. You must select contact person rather than Registrar Rose Greenberg (216) 458-8912 Council information before assigning a unit contact. Also select other information that will appear on the pin. Activities Shirley Surrell (216) 458-8906 The Pin preview box will only display the information that the unit leader selects in this box. Camping Christine Friswold (216) 458-8904 • At the bottom right in the box outlined in red is a preview of the Google pin. This is what the parent will see.

Service Area 1 Now when a parent puts in their location they will find more detailed information about your unit Field Director Service Area 1 Ryan Shoemaker (216) 458-8922 and are more likely to join! Parents are searching now so don’t wait to update your information. Crooked Creek District Paul Harmon (216) 458-8920 If you have any problems, contact the Council Service Center at (216) 861-6060. Cuyahoga Valley District contact Ryan Shoemaker Dover Rockport District Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925 Glacier Ridge District Steven Harris (216) 458-8935 Pioneer District Dan Varn (216) 458-8919 Quarrylands District Kallee Kissling (216) 458-8930 Peer-to-Peer Service Area 2 recruitment Exploring/ Director Service Area 2 James Dillon (216) 458-8908 Freedom Trail District Jon Sizemore (216) 458-8915 If your pack has limited school access Two Rivers District Jonathan Sweet (216) 458-8923 then there are other methods to invite \Learning For Life Gertrude Wilson (216) 458-8932 new families to join. Scout Executive Barry Norris (216) 458-8910 • Email blasts Administrative Assistant Paula Swiner (216) 458-8928 • Fliers at local community events Director of Field Service Marvin Smith (216) 458-8907 • Posters Director of Development David Kruse (216) 458-8934 • Mailing invitations Finance Administrative Support Heather McMillan (216) 458-8911 • Peer-to-Peer recruitment Development Director Culeen Carey (216) 458-8948 Camping Director Scott Johnson (216) 458-8909 Above is a copy of one of the many Director of Support Service Patrick Craven (216) 458-8913 cards that our Cub Scouts can hand out Business Manager David Brindza (216) 458-8929 to their friends. This card can show the Scout Shop Manager Paula Puchajda (216) 274-0814 date, time, and location of the next meet- To email someone, use the name above in this format: [email protected] ing. You can access this online at www. Beaumont Ranger (440) 563-3319 Scouting.org . Under the search tab enter Beaumont Camp Office (440) 563-3153 “words to live by” and click on the Cub Dauby Museum (216) 485-8946 Scout tab. You can produce your own Council Service Center Fax (216) 861-3431 or contact your district School Night for Scout Shop Fax (216) 274-0816 Scouting coordinator for assistance. Council Web Master (216) 577-9358, [email protected] 4 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 Congratulations, EAGLE SCOUTS Where are they now? DOVER ROCKPORT DISTRICT Larry Hoyt is the president of Hoyt, Inc., which was founded by Troop 41 Bethesda Lutheran Church (SM – Tim Lee) his father in 1947. The company is a group of manufacturers’ sales Evan Thomas Chmielewski representatives specializing in food ingredients that sell to compa- nies that produce retail and food service products in Ohio and the Troop 211 Cove United Methodist Church (SM – John Maline) five states that border Ohio. Larry has traveled the world to secure Clay Edward Verga ingredients that his company represents. Troop 401 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church (SM – David Kemme) Larry joined the company in 1972 following his graduation from Gannon William Ellert Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Following the example set by his father, Larry has participated in QUARRYLANDS DISTRICT many of the local, regional and national trade groups associated with Troop 201 Kiwanis Club of Olmsted Falls (SM – Ken Fox) their industry. He has been past president of the Northeastern Ohio Phillip Otto Lesiak Food Brokers Association and served on the Industrial committee. Taylor Weber He is a professional member of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and has served as counselor to this group. Larry served four Troop 226 Strongsville United Methodist Church (SM – Oren Youngstein) terms as chairperson of the Lake Erie Section of the IFT and was Roderick P. Dayton honored three times, twice as Member of the Year, and by having a B. Wesley Meadows scholarship given in his honor. He currently is serving on the board of directors of the Lake Erie Section, Troop 701 Rotary Club of Strongsville (SM – Scott Horan) IFT. Larry has also served two terms as president of the Cleveland Dairy Mixers. Hoyt, Inc. has been rec- Kyle Stanislawczyk ognized as “Sales Company of the Year” by companies they represent. Steven Minh Vannuyen In 2012, Larry’s 40th year with the company, the sale of Hoyt, Inc., will be finalized and Larry will retire. Dolores, Larry’s wife of 41 years, and the Vice President of Information Systems, will join him. PIONEER DISTRICT Dolores and Larry have two daughters, three grandchildren and a beagle. Last year, they bought a motor Troop 371 Holy Family Catholic Church (SM – Stephen Hack) home and plan to do more traveling – their goal is to drive to Alaska. As a world traveler, Larry’s favorite Jacob Alexander Gedetsis places are Alaska, China and Ireland. His favorite food is a hamburger. He enjoys remodeling and is now learning more and more about the maintenance and quirks of his RV. CUYAHOGA VALLEY DISTRICT Here are his thoughts on how Scouting has impacted his life. Troop 175 Brecksville United Methodist Church (SM – Brian Zimlich) Hayden Charles Boehlefeld TM: When and where did you join Scouting and when did you earn your Eagle award? Troop 223 First Congregational Church of Twinsburg (SM – Peter Dale) One of my older brothers was involved in Scouting, so it seemed natural to follow his lead. I joined Cub Scouts when I Alexander D. Horvath was eight years old and then became a member of Troop 198. We met at Boulevard Elementary School in Shaker Heights. Justin Scott Kostyo In 1963, I was our troop’s first Eagle Scout. I was 14 years old. My award was presented to me by Mr. Jim “Mudcat” Grant, a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. It was a great honor and memory. Troop 261 Northfield Presbyterian Church (SM – William Skerl, Jr.) Ryan Gregory Skerl TM: What did you like most about Scouting? I enjoyed the camping which we did year round, no matter what the weather. Our Scoutmaster, Richard Stout, and Troop 297 Independence United Methodist Church (SM – Jerry Borowski) the Assistant Scoutmasters, Mr. Douthitt, Mr. “Mo” Miller were former Marines and Army personnel. Nothing deterred Caleb Michael Young them. They believed that the more we were exposed to and challenged by, the more skills we learned. They were right! We were prepared not only then, but I have been prepared throughout my life. Troop 575 St. Barnabas Catholic Church (SM – Sal Messina) Salvatore Cali Scouting gave me the opportunity to meet new friends and to learn more about others, and, as a result, myself. I also Paul Bryon Cook got to know my father in a whole new way. He was also an Assistant Scoutmaster but he wasn’t in the service.

Troop 652 St. Basil the Great Roman Catholic Church (SM – Cliff Bellmore) TM: Do you have any favorite camping experiences? Brett C. Anderle The most memorable camping experiences were the annual council camporees held at different locations around Greater Cleveland. Because our leaders were former military, our troop marched to the camporees. We also wore the campaign hats Troop 810 Church of the Assumption (SM – Dan Booth) (Smokey the Bear’s hat) which was unusual at that time. Danny Ray Booth, Jr. I also went to Tinnerman Canoe Base twice. I had a great time camping, portaging and canoeing with friends. We spent summer camp at Beaumont and Clendenning, providing lots of good memories. GLACIER RIDGE DISTRICT Troop 15 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (SM – Tim Nash) TM: Do you have a favorite merit badge? Ian Mackenzie Pelfrey It has been a long time but I would have to say the Home Repair Merit Badge was my favorite. I think it started me Troop 403 Forest Hill Church (SM – Brian Baumgartner) on a life-long interest and hobby of remodeling any place we lived, much to my wife’s consternation. I am fortunate that David Schellenberg she was patient when my projects took longer than expected.

TM: What point of the Scout law is most important to you? While all points of the Scout Law are important, Trustworthy and Loyal are the two that stand out. Being trustworthy and loyal have been a tremendous help in my success building personal and business relationships

TM: What skills did you learn in Scouting that you still use today? Scouting provided great exposure to many people and their different ideas. It taught me how to interact with others. Scouting taught me how to communicate. Scouting also taught me how to go above and beyond what is expected. These are skills I still use daily.

TM: What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? It proved to me that through hard work and determination, I was able to accomplish what very few in Scouting achieve. Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout gave me confidence in myself and it gave me confidence as I pursued personal and profes- sional goals throughout my life. Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011- 5 Nathan L. Dauby Museum - A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE HISTORY OF THE PLEDGE The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States first came into widespread usage and acceptance on Columbus Day, 1892. WANTED In the 77th Congress, its official recognition was granted when Congress The Nathan Dauby Scout Museum codified all rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of our Flag. is presently Then, in 1954, the words “under God” were added to the Pledge by the in need of the following Congress. items to complete its In the year 1620, the Mayflower Compact, a document which contained numerous and various the first constitution in America for complete self-government, declared in collections: the opening sentence “In the name of God. Amen.” Venturing patches On July 4, 1776, our Founding Fathers proclaimed our Declaration of I pledge allegiance to the flag 2011 Fall Camporee patches (all districts) of the United States of America, Independence which no less than four times refers to the existence of the Creator. “Eagleletter” issues (all are needed) and to the republic It was during the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln that Congress directed O.A. Conclave patches that the inscription “In God we trust” be placed on our coins. With this in for which it stands, Please include your name, address, and one nation under God, mind, several Congressmen and Senators suggested legislation adding the phone number with all donations. phrase “under God” to our Pledge, and it was incorporated into the Pledge Mail or bring items to: indivisible, with liberty, of Allegiance on June 14, 1954. Congressman Oliver Bolton, however, was Greater Cleveland Council, Boy Scouts of America and justice for all. the first to ask that there be no comma separating “one Nation” from “under Attn. Museum Committee God” and the Congress adopted his version. 2241 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 WHAT KIND ARE YOU

A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE LIKE WHEELBARROWS, NO GOOD UNLESS PUSHED.

SOME ARE LIKE CANOES, THEY HAVE TO BE PADDLED.

SOME ARE LIKE KITES,IF YOU DON’T KEEP A STRING ON THEM, THEY FLY AWAY.

SOME ARE LIKE KITTENS,THEY ARE MORE CONTENT WHEN PETTED.

SOME ARE LIKE BALLOONS, FULL OF HOT AIR AND READY TO EXPLODE.

SOME ARE LIKE TRAILERS, THEY HAVE TO BE PULLED.

SOME ARE LIKE NEON LIGHTS, THEY KEEP GOING ON AND OFF.

AND, I WOULD LIKE TO ADD . . .SOME ARE LIKE A GOOD WATCH, OPEN-FACED, PURE GOLD, QUIETLY BUSY, AND FULL OF GOOD WORKS. VERSE TO AID IN SELECTING FIREWOOD

Every Scouter has run into the problem of firewood at one time or another while on a campout or hike. Which wood burns best, longer or with more heat. Here’s a poem that will give you some of the answers, although not all tree species are mentioned:

BEECH wood fires are bright and clear, if the logs are kept a year.

CHESTNUTS only good, they say, if for long it’s laid away.

BIRCH and FIR logs burn too fast; blaze up bright and do not last.

ELM woods burns like a churchyard mould; even the very flames are cold.

POPLAR gives a bitter smoke, fills your eyes and makes you choke.

APPLE wood will scent your room with an incense like perfume.

OAK and MAPLE, if dry and old, keep away the winter cold.

But ASH wood wet and ASH wood dry, a king shall warm his slippers by. 6 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 FINANCIAL NEWS

Fourth Annual GCC Platinum Sponsors Corporate Sponsors Sporting Clays Tournament AON Risk Services Bank of America Merrill Lynch The Fourth Annual Greater Cleveland Council Sporting Clays tour- Cliffs Natural Resources nament was held on Friday, September 30, at Hill’n Dale Gun Club in Medina. Ninety shooters participated in the event, raising over $55,000 Ernst & Young for Scouting. Gold Sponsors FirstMerit Forest City Enterprises Lubrizol Marsh USA MEI Hotels Oswald Companies Parker Pearne & Gordon A big heartfelt thanks goes out to co-chairs Ken Haber and John PNC Bank MacIntosh for their leadership and support. Also thank you to all of the Porter Wright Morris & Arthur participating shooters, team sponsors, and Penske Cleveland for their gracious support of Scouting. If interested in participating, the 5th Annual PwC (2 teams) Sporting Clays tournament will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012. Turner Construction Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 7 2011 Popcorn Sale Thank you for your participation in the 2011 popcorn sale. As the sale wraps up for another year, please keep the following important dates in mind:

November 2 Returns to Council Service Center by 7:00 p.m. November 4 Popcorn Take Orders due on-line at www.trails-end.com or click on the “popcorn system” link on the popcorn page at www.gccbsa.org November 6 Popcorn prize orders due. Place popcorn orders using the Web site www.boyscouts-gcc.com. Your Scouts will not receive prizes if you do not order them! November 10 Units with Show and Sell only popcorn orders only, payment due. November 19 Take Order popcorn distribution. See the distribution schedule for your district’s location.

Shipment of popcorn prizes upon your unit’s final payment

December 16 $600 Club qualifiers entry due at www.lakeeriemonsters.com/popcorn for Indians, Cavs, Gladiators, and Monsters/Q for a Day tickets. December 10 Final popcorn payment due.

Popcorn Take Order distribution schedule District Location Date Times Specific Time Needed? Crooked Creek Giant Eagle Distribution Ctr., 5300 Richmond Rd., 44146 Friday, November 18 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. NO Cuyahoga Valley Podojil Builders, Inc, 10219 Brecksville Rd, 44141 Friday, November 18 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. NO Dover Rockport Dorn Color, 11555 Berea Rd. 44102 Friday, November 18 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. YES Freedom Trail Council Service Center, 2241 Woodland Ave., 44115 Friday, November 18 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. YES Two Rivers Council Service Center, 2241 Woodland Ave., 44115 Friday, November 18 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. YES Glacier Ridge Coven-Goldman Associates, 23500 Mercantile Rd., Suite J, 44122 Friday, November 18 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. YES Pioneer Today’s Business Products, 12985 Snow Rd, 44130 Friday, November 18 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. YES Quarrylands Kaufman Container, 1000 Keystone Parkway, Ste 100, 44135 Friday, November 18 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. YES

Please note: you may only pick up at your district location unless you have made prior arrangements with David Kruse prior to placing your order. If your district needs a specific time for pick up or return, that time will be scheduled through your district kernel or district executive.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE 2011 POPCORN SALE A SUCCESS!!!

Year End Gifts -Use Your IRA to Family Friends of Scouting Campaign Providing a premiere Scouting program requires a significant investment. Friends of Scouting helps secure the Achieve Financial and operating funds needed by our council to provide the many services offered to support your unit’s program, e.g., training, insurance, program helps, advancement materials, camping facilities and programs, Charitable Objectives council and district activities, etc. The Family Friends of Scouting program is extremely important to The charitable IRA rollover provision allows persons the success of our overall fundraising efforts because it shows the rest over age 70½ to make direct contributions from their IRAs of the community how committed our members are to the Scouting of up to $100,000 to charities without having to include such program, and serves as an example for their support. amounts in income. The donation must be made before Dave Gooch, President of VAM Associates, Inc., will chair the the end of the year directly from your IRA to a qualified 2012 Friends of Scouting annual campaign. We look forward to charity, like the Boy Scouts of America, Greater Cleveland Dave’s leadership in his fourth year in this role. Dave Gooch Council, in order for it to avoid being reported as taxable As you plan your program for the coming year, please include a income. By doing so, the individual lowers the amount Family Friends of Scouting presentation during the months of December, January, February, or March. Pack pre- of taxable income on both Ohio and federal tax returns. sentations should be scheduled during blue and gold banquets, and Troop presentations, during courts of honor. Additionally, although taxpayers may not deduct more than Please return the form below indicating the date you selected, or mail to your district executive at: 50% of their adjusted gross income for charitable donations to public charities, gifts from an IRA are excluded from the Greater Cleveland Council BSA percentage limit. 2241 Woodland Ave. Should you want additional information about the chari- Cleveland, OH 44115-3295 table IRA rollover and how it might help you reach your Fax: (216) 861-3431 charitable and financial goals, please contact Development Director, Culeen FOS Unit Commitment Card Carey at (216) 458- 8948. This is just one District: ______of many ways you can help the Greater Unit #: ______(circle one) pack, troop, team, or crew Cleveland Council fulfill our mission of Unit Friends of Scouting Captain’s name: providing future lead- ______ers and well-trained Address:______City, State, Zip:______citizens through their Phone Number: ______participation in the Scouting program. Unit committee presentation date: ______Unit meeting presentation date: ______(should be by March 31). 8 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 NEW! Chess Merit Badge Introducing a CHESS MERIT BADGE!! Just when you thought BSA had enough creative merit badges, a new one is launched and not for the faint of heart! Check your pulse, check your knowledge and check mate right into strategy and critical thinking!

This is a NEW Merit Badge. Here are the requirements: 1. Discuss with your merit badge counselor the history of the game of chess. Explain why it is considered a game of planning and strategy.

2.Discuss with your merit badge counselor the fol- lowing: a.The benefits of playing chess, including developing critical thinking skills, concentration skills, and decision- making skills, and how these skills can help you in other areas of your life b.Sportsmanship and chess etiquette

3.Demonstrate to your counselor that you know each of the following. Then, using Scouting’s Teaching EDGE, teach the following to a Scout who does not know how to play chess: a.The name of each chess piece b.How to set up a chessboard c.How each chess piece moves, including castling and en passant captures

4.Do the following: a.Demonstrate scorekeeping using the algebraic system of chess notation. b.Discuss the differences between the opening, the middle game, and the endgame. c.Explain four opening principles. d.Explain the four rules for castling. e.On a chessboard, demonstrate a “scholar’s mate” and a “fool’s mate.” f.Demonstrate on a chessboard four ways a chess game can end in a draw.

5.Do the following: a.Explain four of the following elements of chess strategy: exploiting weaknesses, force, king safety, pawn structure, space, tempo, time. b.Explain any five of these chess tactics: clearance sacrifice, decoy, discovered attack, double attack, fork, interposing, overloading, overprotecting, pin, remove the defender, skewer, zwischenzug. c. Set up a chessboard with the white king on e1, the white rooks on a1 and h1, and the black king on e5. With White to move first, demonstrate how to force checkmate on the black king. d.Set up and solve five direct-mate problems provided by your merit badge counselor.

6.Do ONE of the following: a.Play at least three games of chess with other Scouts and/or your merit badge counselor. Replay the games from your score sheets and discuss with your counselor how you might have played each game dif- ferently. b.Play in a scholastic (youth) chess tournament and use your score sheets from that tournament to replay your games with your merit badge counselor. Discuss with your counselor how you might have played each game differently. c.Organize and run a chess tournament with at least four players, plus you. Have each competitor play at least two games. Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 9 2013 National Scout Jamboree Adventurers Wanted! Get ready! The 2013 National Scout Jambo- ree is coming and it ain’t your father’s jamboree. We’re talking seriously high adventure, people! Whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, moun- tain biking, hiking, and more - with 50,000 of your closest friends at the brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve in the wilds of West Virginia. Check out the key dates below and start planning now to be a part of history at the very first jamboree at The Summit.

The Jamboree July 15-July 24, 2013 Registration - Now Open https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/ Pages/default.aspx Scouts and Venturers, register TODAY! WHAT CAN I DO TO PROMOTe iNTERNATIONAL SCOUTING IN MY UNIT DURING THE NEXT SCOUTING YEAR?

Top Ten “Think Globally & Act Locally” Activities!

These are some ideas for things that individuals and/or units can do to participate in Scouting on a global level. Using the following as a guide, develop some unique ideas where your pack, troop, crew, post, or team can make an international impact! Most don’t even require a passport! 1. Make sure all Scouts and Scouters in my unit wear the World Crest (#00143), centered above the left pocket of the uniform, halfway between the shoulder seam and top of the left pocket, as a symbol of their membership in a world Scouting family. 2. Encourage Scouts and Scouters to participate in the 54th Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) amateur radio event, and the Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) October 15 & 16, 2011. 3. Locate a local high school or college foreign exchange student who has been a Scout in his/her own country and have him/her share his/her Scouting experiences with my unit members. Check with your local ROTARY Club. 4. Earn the World Conservation Award and encourage others in my unit to do so. 5. Hold an international night in my unit -- learn about Baden Powell and the history of world Scouting or about Scouting in Canada, Mexico or elsewhere. 6. Establish a Scout-pal relationship with international Scouts. 7. Take up a unit collection for the “World Friendship Fund” of the Boy Scouts of America (use World Friendship Brochure No. 22-159). Turn receipts in to the Council office. 8. Earn the GCC International Activity Award and encourage others in your unit to do so. 9. Encourage Scouts to earn an Interpreter Strip to be worn on their uniform. 10. Every year there are a dozen or more international encampments in Europe, Asia, Australia, Central/South America - go for one!

For more information contact the GCC International Representative c/o Ryan Shoemaker 2241 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 458-8922 10 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 2011 TRAINING SCHEDULE

District Training Date Time Location Contact Fee CC Cub Scout Leader Specific Training November 5, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 35100 Solon Road, Solon Terry Maxson: (440) 542-0738 or [email protected] QL Boy Scout Leader Specific November 6, 2011 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Strongsville Public Library, 18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville Patrick O’Leary: (440) 846-9665 [email protected] GCC Fast Start online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all leaders by program no fee GCC Severe Weather Training online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org One registered person must be trained in every unit no fee GCC This is Scouting online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all leaders no fee GCC Safe Swim Defense online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee GCC Safety Afloat online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee GCC Troop Committee Challenge online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all troop committee members no fee GCC Cub Scout Leader Specific online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org GCC Youth Protection online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all adult leaders no fee

training opportunitieS Looking ahead is a good habit: on the trail, looking ahead Baden-Powell Institute 2012 (generally) keeps you out of the mud and away from bears. Saturday, March 31 – 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. It’s a great habit when you are looking ahead to that next leadership challenge, particularly when you need training Polaris Career Center for a new job when you graduate to the next level of Scout- 7285 Old Oak Blvd. Middleburg Heights, OH 44130-3375 ing with your Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venture Scout. Some training opportunities are on-line: Youth Pro- Look for on-line registration at www.GCCBSA.org tection, almost all the Cub Scout leader training, Troop in early February 2012 Committee Challenge. Some training only comes along a few times a year, like BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Out- Who can attend? door Orientation), Leave No Trace or Boy Scout Leader training. You don’t want to miss them: you and your unit All Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing leaders as will not be as ready to deliver a great program to your son well as potential leaders, Unit Commissioners, and (and daughter, if Venturing). interested parents. Take a look at the fresh, new Web site at www.gccbsa.org and click on that Calendar tab. Training opportunities are Why Should I Attend? listed, with details if you click on the link. If you can’t find what you need, drop me a line at antelopetd@ameritech. • Leading Scouts is a challenge, no matter what your net, and I’ll try to steer you in the right direction. (Terry experience Duncan, Council Training Chairman) Speaking of looking ahead: • Workshops are tailored to answer your questions and provide an opportunity to share your experiences with Boy Scout Leader fellow Scouters. Specific Training Sat., Nov. 5, 2011 Workshops led by experienced Scouting volunteers and outdoor • BPI attendance fulfills one of the training require- professionals Strongsville Library ments for recognition awards for registered leaders. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. •Workshops are fun and informative! REQUIRED of all direct-contact adult leaders Details on council Web site under CALENDAR for 11/5 Register online @ http://gccbsa.kintera.org/bss

Another session will be held on Sat., Feb. 25, 2012

Outdoor Leader Skills 2012 for Boy Scout and Webelos Leaders Fri., April 13, 6:00 p.m. to Sun., April 15, noon Cub World at Beaumont Scout Reservation Midway of local businesses and organizations will display programs and materials to help your unit’s program Baden-Powell Institute 2012 Saturday, March 31 See details (this page) Photos by Mark Horning Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 11 12 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 13 MAKE WOOD BADGE YOUR PICK IN 2012! What are the benefits of Wood Badge for the 21st Century Wood Badge to YOU and your

WHAT’S THE COURSE LIKE? pack, troop or crew? The first half of the course utilizes a classroom environment and Think of watching your favorite sports teams or remember when you practical exercises to teach the essentials of leadership. You’ll learn competed in sports or events. You can see the difference in the outcome what makes leadership work for you in Scouting and your personal when teams are better prepared, better coached and better trained. It is life. The second half offers classroom and outdoor experiences to fun to win! help you learn the application of leadership skills. You must attend all program dates and participate in all sessions. For the 2-weekend Shouldn’t learning to “Win” and “Have Fun” also be the goal in Scout course, you will also need to attend one or more meetings your group units at all levels of our program? schedules between the course weekends. Finally, you will write and complete a “Ticket”. Leadership in any organization is a continuous process where individu- als have the opportunity to impact individuals and organizations as goals WHAT IS A TICKET? are set and accomplished. Leadership is developed and tested in changing The “Ticket” consists of five written goals. These goals connect situations and the tasks we take on in life. Stop learning and the organiza- your new leadership knowledge to your role in Scouting. tion and its people stop growing. Stop learning and others who are learners will pass you by. WHO CAN ATTEND? • Any adult Scouter with a role in a unit, the district or council is welcome as long as you have “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” received your basic training. John F. Kennedy • Don’t worry about physical limitations; anyone can participate in all activities. • You do not need to be an expert in outdoor skills. As a volunteer adult leader in one of the most successful international LEADERSHIP SKILLS COVERED youth organizations you have a great privilege and responsibility for impact- • Learn how to improve your listening skills ing and developing the character of boys and girls in your community. You • Learn how to improve communications do not work alone in this program. You will work with and lead other vol- • Learn about high performance teams unteers who come to Scouting from a range of leadership backgrounds. • Understand team leadership processes • Learn to lead change If you Google “Leaders are learners” you will find a range of organiza- • Learn decision making and problem solving tions, professionals and trainers actively using this term to discuss the value • Learn how to manage and resolve conflict of ongoing “learning” in the lives of highly successful leaders. In short, • Learn how to coach, and how to mentor others learning never stops for the most successful leaders. • Learn to identify and maximize your leadership style DON’T BE LEFT OUT! “If YOUR actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, Space is limited! Only 48 people are allowed to attend each course, so sign up right now! do more and become more, YOU are a Leader.” John Quincy Adams SUPPORT A counselor will be assigned to provide guidance and encouragement to complete your Ticket. Upon Wood Badge is one of BSA’s most advanced leadership courses originally completion of your Ticket, you will receive the Wood Badge recognition, including the neckerchief, designed and facilitated by Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the woggle, certificate and beads. Scouting movement. Over the last 100 years the Wood Badge course has been revised and improved based on some of the best leadership training THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING in the market today. • A desire to learn • An ability to have fun Join fellow Greater Cleveland Council adult leaders in April and May • A commitment to apply what you learned of 2012 as some of our best council trainers proudly host the Wood Badge • Personal camping equipment course over two weekends at Beaumont Scout reservation. Reserve April WHAT ELSE DO I NEED? 20-22 and May 19-21 on your calendar and go to the Council Web site to • A BSA class III physical exam must be received prior to the start of the course. reserve your seat. Course Director Wayne Bergman and fellow Scouters COURSE DATES are preparing to lead another great course for motivated adults like you who The dates for the 2012 Wood Badge Course are April 20-22, 2012 and May 19-21, 2012. are prepared to learn to be an even more successful Scouter. Arrive by 7:30 a.m. on Friday and depart by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. COURSE LOCATION We look forward to your joining our Wood Badge fellowship! Beaumont Scout Reservation

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS All participants must have completed the New Leader Essentials and Leader Specific Training Courses for their position in Scouting. Outdoor Skills Training is not required but will be useful. Full Scouting uniform for your position in Scouting in which you serve at home will be the dress for the course.

FEE/DEPOSIT FEE PAYS FOR: The cost of the course is $250.00 per person – early bird rate is $225.00 per person. A deposit of $50 is due with the reservation. The cost of this course covers all materials, meals, program supplies and recognition items. The course is limited to 48 paid participants. 14 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 CAMPING INFORMATION Summer Camp 2012 As the Beaumont Scout Reservation ramps up for the 66th year anniversary, have you started thinking about summer camp 2012? It is not too early to work with your troop committee and the patrol leaders’ council to look at your troop’s summer camp options. During your discus- sions, please consider the Beaumont Scout Reservation for your summer camp experience. Beaumont Scout Reservation, just outside of Rock Creek, Ohio, is about 60 minutes east of Cleveland. Beaumont Scout Reservation consists of about 1200 acres with everything 2011/2012 CAMPMASTER SCHEDULE from primitive campsites to wall tents to troop lodges. We can accommodate any size troop. Another part of the Beaumont Scout Reservation experience is that you can choose to eat your CAMPMASTER WEEKEND DATE PROGRAM meals in the dining hall or do your own patrol cooking for the week in your campsite or troop * 10 Nov 04-06 lodge. Along with the staple Scouting experiences like Scoutcraft, handicraft, aquatics, and Mark Wesolowski 11 Nov 11-13 Paul Bunyan Woodsman shooting sports, we also offer challenging lake-front merit badges at Lake Klein, a complete high Chet Bertel 12 Nov 18-20 Fly Tying and low C.O.P.E. course, and a climbing tower to challenge your older Scouts. New Scouts can get a great start on their trail to Eagle in our Eagle Quest program. The Environmental Thanksgiving 13 Nov 25-27 CLOSED Resource Center is the home for the Ecology/Nature merit badges for 2012 summer camp, Jay Mahoney 14 Dec 02-04 and incorporates state-of-the-art technology in this very “green” building, thanks to some Bruce Ondrey 15 Dec 09-11 Map Reading wonderful volunteer and community help. Andrew Johnson 16 Dec 16-18 Initiative Games Christmas 17 Dec 23-25 CLOSED 2012 Summer Camp Fees New Years 18 Dec 30-Jan 01 CLOSED Dining Hall:$210.00/Scout Early Bird Fee Patrol Cooking: $135.00/Scout Early Bird Fee John Coffey 19 Jan 06-08 Cub Scout Knots $235.00/Scout Regular Fee $160.00/Scout Regular Fee Christie Kort 20 Jan 13-15 First Aid $110.00/Leader Fee $ 50.00/Leader Fee Dan Fousek 21 Jan 20-22 Winter Camping For more information or to get a copy of the 2012 site reservation sheet, please call Don Rodgers 22 Jan 27-29 Backpacking our Camping Director, Scott Johnson at (216) 458-8909 or by e-mail at scott.johnson@ scouting.org or the Camping Secretary, Chris Friswold at (216) 458-8904 or by e-mail at [email protected] . Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 15 Greater Cleveland Council, BSA, Campership Application

GENERAL INFORMATION The Council Camping Committee is concerned about the individual needs and the Unit’s individual evalu- ation of the Scout for whom this request is made. Generally, camperships are limited to no more than 50% of the activity cost. Each Scout, his family, or his unit should provide a minimum of 50% of the activity cost. Camperships are not transferable, refundable and have no cash value. Applications must be submitted no later than March 30, 2012. Applications received after March 30th will be reviewed but may not be granted due to limited funds. All information in this application will be treated confidentially.

Notice of Award If awarded, a campership notification letter will be sent to the Committee Chairman of the unit. Letters will be mailed by the first week in May. We desire that all camperships be awarded with a minimum of publicity. Campership moneys are applied directly to the units billing statement. No promise should be made to the applicant that they will receive a campership award. Camperships are not transferable. Please notify the Camping Secretary immediately should a campership recipient not attend camp, so the award can be re-distributed.

INSTRUCTIONS Please read all instructions completely and fill in all spaces. Do not include any additional paper.

CAMPERSHIP REQUEST Please list the amount requested including costs provided by the family, and unit. Specific consideration will be given to those that include amounts of need, and not just the maximum amount allowable. The ninth part of the Scout Law is “A Scout is THRIFTY.” A Scout works to pay his own way. The Council Camp- ing Committee is very interested in what the Scout has done to assist his family in providing him with this camping experience. This is a character building opportunity for the Scout to learn the importance of being THRIFTY.

FAMILY INFORMATION Briefly, describe the general circumstances that require campership assistance for the child to attend camp.

UNIT ENDORSEMENT This area is extremely valuable to the Council Camping Committee. Failure of the Unit to provide this endorsement may result in the application being denied or delayed until further information can be obtained. Information should be provided in this area as to the Scout’s participation in the unit fundraising activities like popcorn sales. In many cases, the unit will be aware of the financial need of the Scout. Confirmation of this fact or further explanation is helpful. Do not merely repeat information already provided.

In keeping with the policies of the Boy Scouts of America, the rules for acceptance and participation in camp programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age or physical limitation. 16 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 RESIDENT CAMP 2011 WEBELOS Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 17 Wilderness Engineers Weekend September 30 – October 2, 2011

2012 Summer Camp Staff Opportunities Hey parents of college students……. if your college students are looking for an awesome summer position, have them go to our council web page http://gccbsa.org and fill out a camp staff application. Beaumont Scout Reservation will be looking for summer camp staff members in 2012. Camp staff is a great experience and you may qualify for an internship through school. We are accepting 2012 summer camp staff applications. They are available upon request at the Council Service Center, or you can download them from the council web page. For a Beaumont Summer Camp application, follow http://www.gccbsa.org/Forms/ Beaumont/2011%20Staff%20Application.pdf. The scheduled date for interviews is Tuesday, December 27, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please call Scott Johnson to schedule your interview time at (216) 458-8909. For more information, please contact Scott Johnson, Camp- ing Director, for more details at (216) 458-8909.

18 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 2012 Camp Staff Application Educational Background College______Major Degree/Year of Graduation High School______Other______Scholastic Honors______Athletics______Activities______Please print legibly! I am a full-time student returning to school in the fall: Yes___ No__ Name ______School______Last First Middle Suffix Currently Registered in Unit (Type and Number) ______EMPLOYMENT HISTORY District: ______Present or most recent Employer (if student, print name and location of school) Address ______Name of Employer or School: ______City______State______Zip______Home Phone (_____) ______Cell Phone (_____) ______From_____To______Job Title______May we contact? Yes___ No___ E-Mail Address______Address______Social Security Number_____-___-_____ Date of Birth______T-shirt size______City/State/Zip______Drivers License No.______Exp. Date _____ State______Responsibilities ______Supervisor’s Name______POSITIONS Reason for leaving______I am interested in applying for the following position(s), Have you ever been discharged or been asked to resign from any job? No___ Yes___ please check all that apply (minimum age in parentheses): If yes, why______[ ] Camp Director(21) [ ] Program Director(21) [ ] Business Manager(21) [ ] Office Clerk(18) [ ] Boating(16) [ ] Cook(18) Additional Information [ ] Commissioner(18) [ ] Handicraft(15) [ ] C.O.P.E(18) YES NO [ ] Chaplain(21) [ ] Trading Post (15) [ ] Scoutcraft(18) Have you ever used illegal drugs?………………………………………… ______[ ] Eagle Quest(15) [ ] Archery(15) [ ] Rifle(18) Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?……………………… ______[ } Swimming (16) [ ] Nature(15) [ ] Shotgun(16) (If yes, please attach a separate sheet explaining the circumstances.) [ ] Kitchen help(16) [ ] CIT (counselor in training)(14) Have you ever been charged with child neglect or abuse?………………… ______[ ] Other ______SAMPLEHas your driver’s license ever been suspended or revoked?………………… ______(If yes, please attach a separate sheet explaining the circumstances.) I am interested in the following departments: Do you use tobacco products?...... ______1st Choice______PLEASE GO TO WWW.GCCBSA.ORGIf yes, do you agree to abide the by the camp tobacco use policy?...... ______2nd Choice______3rd Choice______REFERENCES FOR THE COMPLETEList those individuals (not STAFFrelatives) who have knowledge of your character, experience, and ability. Have STAFF AVAILABILITY your references complete the CAMP STAFF REFERENCE FORM and return them directly to the Council A preference is given to applicants who are able to serve the entire camping season.APPLICATION Service Center. If under 18 years of age, one reference MUST be from your unit leader. Occasionally, it is possible that some staff assignments can be part time. I am available to serve the entire camp season: Yes ___ No ___ Name Address, City, State, Zip Telephone If, NO, I am AVAILABLE for the following dates (list dates): ______SCOUTING EXPERIENCE Tenure in Scouting: Youth______Adult______WHY I WISH TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GCC CAMP STAFF Current Rank ______Leadership Positions: ______Other Positions Held: ______Order of the Arrow: Date of Ordeal______Date of Brotherhood______Date of Vigil______Date(s) of Other O.A. Honors______READ AND SIGN BELOW I hereby make application for summer employment, and in accordance with the principles of the Boy LONG TERM CAMPING EXPERIENCE Scouts of America, I promise to subscribe to the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, and Declaration of Camp______Year(s) ______Religious Principle. I agree to be loyal to and cooperate fully with all BSA policies, programs, and Camp______Year(s) ______management, including those described in this application. I further agree to submit a completed Camp______Year(s) ______current (within 12 months) Health and Medical Record, indicating I am physically capable of com- High Adventure Base______Year(s) ______pleting the assigned tasks of the position. This will be submitted on or before my arrival, if selected. I understand that a personal interview may be required before employment will be granted. I understand PREVIOUS SUMMER CAMP STAFF EXPERIENCE (list most recent first) that completing this application does not guarantee employment. Position______Location______Year_____ Position______Location______Year_____ I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be Position______Location______Year_____ necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I authorize all my previous employers, schools, and Describe leadership experience (include Wood Badge, etc.)______all other references to furnish the information requested. I hereby declare that the information provided ______by me in this application for employment is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I Honors and Achievements (other than Scouting) ______understand that employment is at the will of the Greater Cleveland Council and any falsification or ______misrepresentation in this application is cause for discharge. List hobbies, clubs or other related activities: ______Signature______Date______List certifications of advanced training (CPR, National Camp School, Signature of Parent/Guardian (if under 18 years of age) BSA Lifeguard, etc.), including dates: ______Date______*Unit Leader’s signature ______Date______(Required for applicants under 18 years of age) Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 19 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers… CAMPMASTER APPLICATION Boy Scouts of America Greater Cleveland Council No. 440 Mark Your Calendars BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION Rock Creek Ohio

Please type or print clearly PERSONAL INFORMATION Name______Date of Birth___/___/____ Street address______City______State_____Zip code______Home phone(_____)______Business phone_(_____)______email address______Social Security #______Driver’s License #______

SCOUTING INFORMATION Currently registered in Scouting [ ] Yes [ ] No Council______Position______Unit #______Were you in Scouting as a youth? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, what was your highest rank______Are you a member of the Order of the Arrow? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, what honor?______Greater Cleveland Council’s Please list any honors or awards you received from the BSA ______100th Anniversary Camporee May 11-13, 2012, Lorain County Fairgrounds ______Do you have any additional BSA training that would benefit you as a campmaster? 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Scouting in Cleveland, and we are going to cel- ebrate in a big way! We’re organizing an event that will exceed your wildest expectations, ______and show America what Scouting is really all about. Our goal is to put together an event that What weekend program would you like to schedule? provides the new benchmark for council activities. The dates are Friday, May 11- Sunday, May 13, at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. This location was chosen after a three-month ______search and it should provide the best facilities for the ultimate Scouting weekend! Do you have any physical or medical disabilities that would limit your ability to From the littlest Cub Scout to the biggest Venturer, this is your camporee and it will have it all. While it is still a little early to distribute a definitive list of activities, here is a perform assigned duties in camp? [ ] Yes [ ]No list of what we are currently working towards providing: If yes, explain______Aquatics Zip Lines Native Americans ______Boating Red Cross Geology SCUBA Radio Club Knife throwing Why do you want to be a campmaster at Beaumont? Railroad rides Traveling Zoo Axe throwing ______Multiple climbing walls Blacksmiths Helicopters Shooting sports Bicycling Cub bowling ______Shotguns Re-enactors for all eras Iron chef competition ______Archery Robots Special celebrities Military Rappelling Mountain boarding Volleyball Horses Jeep club To the best of my knowledge the above information provided is true and correct and Fireworks Rockets Bunge jumping if accepted as a campmaster I do hereby agree to abide by all the rules and fulfill all Woodcrafts Masonry R/C cars, planes, & boats the requirements as listed in the campmaster handbook. Geocaching Sumo wrestling Tanks

Totem pole carving Fishing Pumpkin Chucking Applicant’s signature:______Lumberjacks Orienteering Obstacle course COPE Lumberjacks Farmville Date:______MUCH MUCH MORE! Applications should be mailed to: Is that enough? We don’t think so! So send us your ideas (or better yet join our com- BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION mittee). Together we will make sure this is an event that no one will want to miss!! Join P.O. BOX 235 the mailing list (www.gcc100.info) to keep up-to-date with camporee announcements. ROCK CREEK OHIO 44084 Check out our Web site www.gcc100.info to sign up for the mailing list! Attn: Camp Ranger And check out the patch design contest going on RIGHT NOW! Download the contest form at www.gcc100.info 20 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 Tinnerman To Close

Citing a decade of plummeting attendance, need for a new septic system, aging facilities and increasing government regulations, the Execu- tive Board of Directors for Greater Cleveland Council, Boy Scouts of America voted to cease operations at the Tinnerman Wilderness Canoe Base. Additionally, the board agreed that the ten-acre property on the French River in Ontario, Canada would be sold. This decision comes after years of study and efforts to revitalize the his- toric high adventure base. Despite the efforts of many, only 114 Scouts were scheduled to attend the base in 2010 and 2011. This represents a 71% decrease from 2002 attendance figures. Likewise, an average of just 54 Greater Cleveland Council Scouts signed up to attend Tinner- man this year and last. During the same two-year period, national high adventure bases experienced record attendance. Additionally, Summit Bechtel Reserve, the Boy Scouts of America’s newest national high adventure base, will open in West Virginia in 2013 and will host the B.S.A. National Jamboree. With its close proximity to northeast Ohio, the Summit will provide Greater Cleveland Council Scouts opportunities for a world-class high adventure experience. Units that were planning to attend Tinnerman in 2012 will still be able to have an adventure of a lifetime, at no additional cost, at the nationally run Northern Tier Canoe Base. Call the Council Service Center at (216) 458-8904 for more information on how to sign up for the 2012 trip. To learn more on the Tinnerman Decision or the 2012 Northern Tier Trek go to www.gccbsa.org Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 21 Chagrin Falls Fire Department receives new boat

The Chagrin Falls Fire Department is the recipient of a new water rescue boat, thanks to the Bay Village Sea Scouts Ship 41.

Sea Scouts Skipper Richard Gash presented the Ve n t u r i n g Of f i c e r s 16-foot aluminum skiff, a motor and trailer to the VOA Advisor Joe Marencik (440) 230-5048 [email protected] department during an August 4 ceremony at the Training Paula Berghauser (440) 230-0637 [email protected] Chagrin fire station. Both groups are now look- Activities Cindy Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Communications Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] ing forward to utilizing the equipment for separate Membership Vacant watery ventures. Sea Scouting Ron Frye (330) 305-0029 [email protected] Advisor Richard Danielson (440) 777-9677 [email protected] “It’s kind of a win-win for everyone,” he said. Resource Coordinator Ray Bartlett (440) 243-3881 Staff Advisor Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925 [email protected] According to Gash, the Sea Scouts — a co-ed Ve n t u r i n g Of f i c e r s As s o c i a t i o n organization for high-schoolers associated with President Jonathan Marencik (440)230-5048 [email protected] the Boy Scouts of America — had been in contact Vice President Admin. A.J. D’Angelo [email protected] with a U.S. Coast Guard station in Lorain regarding Vice President Program Vacant [email protected] procuring a vessel. When it was discovered the fire department was interested in Secretary Priscilla Tamas [email protected] obtaining similar equipment, it was decided the Scouts would submit a request Treasurer Melissa VandenPlas [email protected] for two boats and donate the second to the department, title and all. Ob j e c t i v e s : Get as many people ACTIVELY involved as soon as possible. The department plans to utilize the boat to enhance its water and ice rescue Use people in positions where they utilize their strengths. Work together as all ideas are potentially good ideas. capabilities, and to assist Ohio Search Dog Association searches, indicated Chagrin Show courtesy at meetings - one conversation at a time. firefighter, Drew Ferguson. The department will look to do some repainting Forget about the past and get on with building an organization that's right for the present and the YOUTH! and obtain additional equipment and training as it prepares to deploy the vessel Plan activities across the council while still encouraging units to plan and organize their own crews. both locally and regionally.

2013 NATIONAL JAMBOREE In return, the department and OSDA will provide some basic search and Venturers can now rescue and hazardous materials training to the Scouts, which began Aug. 27 at the participate in the Jamboree! Cleveland Metroparks in Rocky River. This comes as the Scouts prepare for the Greater Cleveland Council Interlux Waterfront Challenge, a national competition geared toward improving still needs Venturing leaders participants’ local waterfronts, which the Scouts won in 2008. for our contingent, too. Apply today at https://summit.scout- “Working with the hazmat team will be really interesting for us,” Gash said. ing.org/en/Jamboree2013/ “We’re really looking forward to that.” Pages/default.aspx For more information on the Scouts’ involvement in the Interlux Waterfront Arts and Hobbies Challenge, visit http://scoutswaterfrontchallenge.blogspot.com/. Venturing is meant to be flexible! The Venturing Handbook states “activities or projects that are more available in your area may be substituted with your Advisor’s approval for activities shown above.” The Arts and Hobbies Bronze Award is especially flexible because Venturers have many different hobbies. The documents below are a collection of alternate require- ments for the Arts and Hobbies Bronze that Venturers and Advisors, like you, have created . Most of these are specific to certain interests, but they can be changed to suit your needs. Details of these documents can be found at www.crventuring.org/Resources/Arts_and_Hobbies. If you or your crew has created a set of alternate requirements, you can submit them to [email protected]

A&H - Air Venturing.doc A&H - Aviation.doc A&H - Band.doc A&H - Computers.doc A&H - Fine Arts.doc A&H - General.doc A&H - Ham Radio.doc A&H - Music.doc Bay Village Sea Scouts Ship 41 Skipper, Richard Gash, presents Chagrin Falls Fire A&H - Sailing.doc Chief Frank Zugan with the titles and maintenance records for a 16-foot aluminum skiff, A&H - Theater.doc motor and trailer the organization donated to the department on Aug. 4. 22 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011

Cuyahoga Lodge 17 Greater Cleveland Council, BSA 2241 Woodland Ave. Cleveland Ohio 44125-3952

Lo d g e #17 Le a d e r s h i p 2012 Lodge Dues For e-mail contact $15.00 Payment please mail in Greg Paton, Lodge Chief information, go to www. cuyahoga17.org and click Margie Bibbs, Lodge Adviser “contact us”. Why pay on time? Jack Sullivan, Finance • Maintain good standing with the lodge Norm Wells, Finance Adviser • Enable the lodge to provide correct membership figures Phillip Hearne, Membership • Fulfill on time Charter requirements for Quality Lodge John Kochis, Membership Adviser • Continue to receive mailings Mike Schloemer, Communications Ken Fox, Communications Adviser What happens if you do not pay? Shawn Tomkins, Program • Not permitted to wear lodge flap • Placed on inactive roll Bill Marshall, Program Adviser • Removed from mailing list • Not permitted to attend any OA Events • No membership card Stay current on Lodge news and functions...www.cuyahoga17.org Where are dues spent? • Lodge Administration - National Charter, Regional Charter, Teepee Talk, Mailings, Copies • Camp Services - OA Camp Improvement Projects • Committees - Cermony Team, Dance Team, Membership, Totem Pole, Trails, Ordeal, Brotherhood, Vigil • Chapter Operations - Election Forms, Mailings, Copies

Notes: • You must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America to continue your membership. • Please enter your BSA Member number located on the bottom of your membership card on the form below. • OA members who are not current members and would like to reactivate their OA membership must pay current dues and one year back dues.

FALL FELLOWSHIP Please remit this form to the Greater Cleveland Council Office Congratulations to our nine new Ordeal Members and three Brotherhood members that started a new phase of their Scouting careers at the Fall Fellowship. Cuyahoga Lodge 17 $15.00 Dues Payment In all, the Lodge had 45 members attend the event at Beaumont Scout Reservation Name:______September 23-25, 2011. The Lodge participated in cleaning and placing donated furniture in the family cabins and clearing culverts outside of Cub World. The Address: ______trails maintenance crew cleared some of the Beaumont trail and positioned a new trail sign. Our brothers from Portage Lodge assisted with the Brotherhood Cer- City:______State:______Zip______emony and Cuyahoga’s ceremonial team conducted a flawless Ordeal Ceremony. After a hearty turkey dinner, a crazy auction and pumpkin carving rounded out Amount Due $ :_____ the day’s activities. Many thanks to the Arrowmen who gave of their time to serve their fellow Scouts and their Council Camp. BSA Member Number :______

Lodge Election News-Join the team! Home Phone :______The lodge is getting ready for the OA election season that is just around the Unit Number:______District::______corner. We are looking for youth and adult members to join us in conducting elections at the troops in your area. Many of the elections within our lodge will E-mail Address :______take place in the beginning of the year and we have open positions on all district election teams. There are openings for Chapter Chiefs and Adult Advisors in some Make Checks Payable to: Chapters. Every Arrowman was elected into the lodge and it’s now time to join Greater Cleveland Council, BSA us in providing that opportunity to our fellow Scouts. Taking part in your chapter 2241 Woodland Ave. elections is fun and rewarding! Cleveland Ohio, 44105-3952 (216) 861-6060 Please contact the Vice Chief of Membership through the Web site or mem- Ref.OA 2012 Dues bership advisor Danise Krushinski at (216) 587-0122 - [email protected] to Cuyahoga Lodge 17 schedule an election or to be added to the election team in your area! Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 23 24 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 DECEMBER RECHARTERING The plan for December rechartering is as follows: The recharter paperwork will be run from ScoutNET and packets will be made. It is important that all new youth applications are turned in to the Council Service Center so those youth appear on the recharter. Turn in dates: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m and Saturday, 58% Top Leader Trained __ Untrained Top Leaders December 6, 2011, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.@ BPC Save a trip downtown and get it done early! Fees due for rechartering: Registration (Jan – Dec 2012) - $15.00 Do v e r Ro c k p o r t Off i c e r s Boys’ Life Magazine (Jan – Dec 2012) - $12.00 District Chairman Todd Payne (440) 857-2162 [email protected] Insurance (per youth & adult) - $1.00 District Vice-Chairman Scott Graham (440) 835-0292 [email protected] Charter Fee - $20.00 District Commissioner Steve Garner (440) 552-9349 [email protected] Senior District Executive Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925 [email protected] Advancement Chairman Eric Augustine (216) 529-0821 [email protected] Popcorn Sale Training Chairman Mike Rossander (216) 533-8294 [email protected] Key Dates Day Camp Administrator Carlos Vasquez (216) 214-5407 [email protected] November 2 Full Unopened Case returns-Council Service Center Day Camp Program Eric Black (440) 665-0994 [email protected] November 4 Take Order Due On-line Activities Chairman George Szent-Kiraly (216) 244-3324 [email protected] November 6 Prizes Order Due Family Chairman Jacki Dixon (440) 808-9182 [email protected] November 10 Show and Deliver payment due Popcorn Chairman AJ Sabo (440) 865-8731 [email protected] November 18 Take Order Pick-Up Webmaster Don Friswold (216) 577-9358 [email protected] December 10 Final unit payments due to council OA District Co-Adviser Barb Slator (330) 340-6340 [email protected] OA District Co-Adviser Curtis Newton (216) 440-1880 [email protected] District Web page: www.drdistrict.org TROOP 159 Always looking for a new high adventure to enjoy, the NOVEMBER CALENDAR Scouts of Troop 159 in Bay 3 District commissioner mtg. 6:30 p.m., BPC Village at St. Raphaels Church 3 District committee meeting, 7:30 p.m. BPC chose to go ocean sailing and 10 District Roundtable, 7:00 p.m., BPC snorkeling. This was sparked by an experience on one of 12 Yard Charge their leader’s smaller 14-foot 17 FOS Presenter Training boats on a campout in 2009. 24-26 Thanksgiving Day: Council Service Center Closed After many months of discus- December CALENDAR sion, they chose a private com- pany to go from Ft. Lauderdale 1 District commissioner mtg. 6:30 p.m., BPC to the Bahamas. They eventu- 1 District committee meeting, 7:30 p.m. BPC ally convinced ten Scouts and 8 District Roundtable, 7:00 p.m. BPC four adults to make this great 23-26 Service Center closed escape. It was lead by Ernie Michaud, Dave Grimes, Don Fenner and his adult son, Patrick Fenner. The two boats were chartered and the captain owners skippered the January CALENDAR boats to locations they were familiar with in the Biminis of the Bahamas. They spent seven 5 District commissioner mtg. 6:30 p.m., BPC days aboard the boats, with some nights at marinas and more than half at anchor in beauti- 5 District committee meeting, 7:30 p.m. BPC ful clear blue water. After crossing the gulf stream, they came to the shallower water and 12 District Roundtable, 7:00 p.m. BPC dolphins swam with the boats for nearly a half an hour. The next morning, they journeyed to an island beach and fed the stingrays canned tuna by hand. The most exciting part of 16 Martin Luther King Day-Service Center Closed the trip for many of the Scouts was to snorkel at least three different times at various reefs 12 Yard Charge around these islands. Many of these boys spent 1-2 hours in the water photographing some CHARGE THOSE YARDS! amazing marine life. They cooked and cleaned and enjoyed some time sailing the boat, with each of them taking the helm for a bit. All were appreciative for the opportunity and If you have not signed experience, minus some time riding the waves across the Gulf Stream where several Scouts up to be part of YARD couldn’t keep lunch down. Both parents and Scouts share that the adventure was a once CHARGE, you will truly in a lifetime experience miss out on a great oppor- that they both enjoyed tunity to do a good turn for and will never forget. those in your community. As a leader, the process Grab your rakes and your boys and charge was nearly a year of effort those yards with enthusiasm and receive smiles and the Scouts received a from the homeowners DVD, all photos on a data It is not too late to sign up. Everyone who disc and a photo book participates and registers will receive a patch! to share. If you wish to Saturday, November 12, 2011 consider a trip of this Fill out the registration form found online type, feel free to contact at http://councils.scouting.org/sitecore/con- Ernie Michaud at (440) tent/Council440/News, or contact George 724-6193 for some sug- Szent-Kiraly, Dover Rockport Yard Charge gestions. Chairman at (216) 244-3324. Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 25 PopcorN Sale Key Dates November 2 Full Unopened Case returns November 4 Take Order Due On-line November 6 Prizes Order Due November 10 Show and Deliver payment due November 18 Take Order Pick-Up 70% Top Leader Trained 14 Untrained Top Leaders December 10 Final unit payments due to council January 2012 Council Popcorn sale review

DECEMBER RECHARTERING Qu a r r y l a n d s Off i c e r s The plan for December rechartering is as follows: Save a trip downtown and get it done early! District Chairman VACANT The recharter paperwork will be run from Fees due for rechartering: District Commissioner Gary Musselman (216) 621-0082 [email protected] ScoutNET and packets will be made. It is impor- Registration (Jan–Dec 2012) - $15.00 BS Roundtable Cmr. Dave Ross (440) 734-2511 [email protected] tant that all new youth applications are turned Boys’ Life Magazine (Jan–Dec 2012) - $12.00 CS Roundtable Cmr. Joel Bussman (440) 716-8804 [email protected] in to the Council Service Center so those youth Insurance (per youth & adult) - $1.00 Misc. Commissioner Bill Sheehan (440) 777-9038 [email protected] appear on the recharter. Charter Fee - $20.00 ADC Berea/Brook Park/Middleburg Joe Mazur (216) 433-7554 [email protected] Scott Reichert (440) 668-8440 [email protected] ADC Strongsville John Hogan (440) 877-9840 [email protected] ADC Olmsted Falls VACANT ADC North Olmsted Tom Andrako (440) 716-1660 [email protected] Membership VACANT School Night Chair VACANT Finance Chairperson VACANT Popcorn Kernel Bart James (440) 236-3337 [email protected] FOS Chairman VACANT Family FOS Ken Fox (440) 891-6874 [email protected] Community FOS VACANT Advancement Ron Morgan (440) 234-3623 [email protected] Cub Scout VACANT Thank You! Eagle Scout Coordinator Don Lommler (440) 779-8092 [email protected] Thank you to all those involved with help- Merit Badge Counselor Coordinator Jim Brown (440) 891-5955 [email protected] ing our district to have a great recruitment Training Patrick O’Leary (440) 846-9665 [email protected] season! As a result of everyone’s hard work Cub Scout Training Bob Sullivan (440) 235-0934 [email protected] and dedication, our district keeps growing Boy Scout Training Patrick O’Leary (440) 846-9665 [email protected] bigger and stronger! Thank you all. None of Venturing VACANT this would be possible without you! Camping William Marshall (440) 471-4610 [email protected] OA Advisor VACANT OA Chapter Chief VACANT Day Camp Director VACANT Day Camp Program VACANT Webelos Woods Activities Jeff Tirey (440) 572-0595 [email protected] Thank you to everyone who made Webe- Boy Scout Jansen Musselman (440) 734-6771 [email protected] los Woods possible! The event, that took District Technology/Communications Tony Wulk (216) 470-3191 [email protected] place September 24th, turned out to be a District Webmaster Andrew Young (440) 846-0825 [email protected] District Executive Kallee Kissling (216) 458-8930 [email protected] great success! Thank you all again! Check out the Web page: www.quarrylands.com November CALENDAR 10 Roundtable: 7:00 p.m., Berea United Methodist Church (170 Seminary St., Berea) Congratulations! 12 Yard Charge: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Congratulations go out to Patrick O’Leary 17 FOS Presenter Training and Jansen Musselman as the recipients of the District Award of Merit for 2011! The two were 24 Thanksgiving Day: Council Service Center Closed recognized at the district dinner that took place on August 11. Thank you both for all your hard December CALENDAR work and dedication throughout the years! 1 Unit Commissioners Meeting 8 Roundtable Meeting: 7:00 p.m. 23-26 Council Service Center Closed 30 Unit Commissioners Meeting

January CALENDAR PACK 12 Roundtable Meeting: 7:00 p.m. 780 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Office Closed CAR 23 FOS Community Kick-off WASH! 26 Unit Commissioners Meeting

For the latest calendar information and event details go to gccbsa.org/calendar 26 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 A 2010 Centennial Quality District

Fall Camporee 47% Top Leader Trained 30 Untrained Top Leaders a Success On September 16-18, the Pioneer District came together Pi o n e e r Of f i c e r s for its annual fall camporee at District Chairman Terry Byrne (440) 845-6956 [email protected] Top of the Ledges area of the District Commissioner Ron Blazak (440) 237-4456 [email protected] Hinckley reservation. With the District Vice Chair VACANT Boy Scout Roundtable VACANT theme of “On top of the Ledges,” Cub Scout Roundtable Rich Thoma (440) 567-4368 [email protected] the event was based around Finance Chair VACANT Scouting skills, with some sports Membership Chair Sue Searcy (440) 886-3644 [email protected] mixed in, finished off by chariot Program Chair Tom Sutyak (440) 845-8907 [email protected] Activities Chair Bill Thrasher (440) 237-6222 [email protected] races. Ten troops participated Camping Chair VACANT in the event. While this was Training Chair Garry Renicker (216) 351-0745 [email protected] going on, Webelos Scouts were Advancement Chair Denise Hughart (440) 842-8093 [email protected] led through their own program, Day Camp Director Mark Hunter (440) 230-0512 [email protected] based on the Boy Scout Tender- Day Camp Program Dir. VACANT District Director Dan Varn (216) 458-8919 [email protected] foot requirements. Once the day was over, the units treated all in November calendar attendance to some skits and 1 7:00 p.m. District Committee Meeting, Ridgewood United Methodist songs at the campfire. Special 3 5:00-6:30 p.m. Return of any Popcorn Sales Excess Inventory (10% fee applies) thanks go out to the Pioneer 11 Recharter Roundtable, 6:00–9:00 p.m. Ridgewood United Methodist District Camping committee: 13 Yard Charge 2010 Bill Thrasher, Tom Suytak, 19 Popcorn Take Order Distribution Dean Apple, Rich Pacyna, Denise Hughart, and Tony 25 Thanksgiving; Service Center Closed DaFonseca for all their help 26 Service Center Closed in putting the event together. December calendar Special thanks also go out to all 1 Recruit a Friend Incentives Due the district and unit leaders who 6 7:00 p.m. District Committee Meeting, Ridgewood United Methodist assisted with running the various 9 7:30 p.m. Cub Scout/Boy Scout Roundtable, Ridgewood United Methodist stations. It was a great help and JANUARY calendar a great service to the district. It was a great camporee and we 2 Service Center Closed hope to see more units out there 8 District Awards Dinner next year. 9 7:00 p.m. District Committee Meeting, Ridgewood United Methodist 12 7:30 p.m. District Forum, Ridgewood United Methodist 16 Martin Luther King, Jr.; Service Center Closed 18 Friends of Scouting Kickoff Family Friends of Scouting Presentation Dates 28 Wood Badge Breakfast As we wind down 2011 and 2012 rolls in, it is once again time for Family Friends of Scouting. Family Friends of Pioneer District Recharter Scouting presentations can occur at pack meetings, and Many leaders have been made aware of the new recharter process for the Pioneer Dis- troop courts of honor. This is a time when a representa- trict via many different means of communication. The district has handed out recharter tive of the district is given some time to speak about the packets during October, and units that were interested attended a recharter training in program, and parents and leaders are given the option of October as well. All units are reminded that charters will be due on November 10 at the donating to the Scouting program. We are asking that as district recharter turn-in event. All units will have to set a time to visit with one of the many presentations as possible occur during the January-March time frame, but members of the district, and go over and turn in their charter. If there are any defects in understand some meetings happen later in the year. To sign up your unit, please the charter, they will be dealt with as soon as possible. Units are also reminded that no send the details of your meeting (date, time, location) to Dan Varn. Thank you charters are to be given directly to the council office. Thank you for your cooperation all in advance for your support of Scouting. in this endeavor. Subscribe to the Pioneer District “Weekly Update” Klondike Derby Coming up Are you an adult volunteer who would like to know about district and council activities? Well, Klondike derby is fast approaching as we reach into 2012. The event will be taking place now is your chance. Every week, the “Weekly Update” is e-mailed out to all leaders who have on February 11 at Camp Butler in Peninsula, Ohio. More information will be coming subscribed to the list. In the update are notices regarding policy, updates on activities, and all-around out about this event in the near future, but if you have any questions, please contact Bill vital announcements regarding council and district functions. If you are interested in subscribing Thrasher at (440) 237-6222 or [email protected]. to this online newsletter, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 27 BeAScout.org: Putting Scouting on the Map! Have you heard? The BSA is using the Internet to build on our annual recruiting efforts! And the recruiting campaign is called BeAScout. BeAScout is for parents, unit leaders, and council staff. Everyone has a role to play that can help people sign up for Scouting. Unit Leaders: 70% Top Leader Trained 14 Untrained Top Leaders Using your MyScouting accounts, you can person- alize the pins that will appear on the Google map. The committee chairperson and the chartered organization representative can also do this. It’s important to assign a primary contact and two alternate contacts (registered adults in the unit) so that Cu y a h o g a Vall e y Of f i c e r s more than one person can monitor the e-mails from parents. By default, some information may be District Chair Vacant set from ScoutNET and may require updating. District Commissioner Linda Gray (330) 468-1079 [email protected] Then, a leader will select the information that should appear on the Google bubble. For example, BS Roundtable Commiss. Bill Makowski (440) 717-3492 [email protected] set a special announcement about an upcoming open house. CS Roundtable Commiss. Linda Gray (330) 468-1079 [email protected] Finance Chair Alex Depaoli (440) 526-1683 [email protected] Membership Chair Carloline Reinecker (330) 468-0504 [email protected] Cubmobile Derby CS Activities Dave Mullenax (216) 254-3903 [email protected] Scouts from Pack 575, chartered to St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Northfield, CS Advancement Kim Mullenax (216) 441-4226 [email protected] held a Cubmobile Derby at Brushwood Reservations of Furnace Run Metropark. Program Chair Danise Krushinski [email protected] BS Activities Jim Popik (330) 659-9099 [email protected] BS Advancement Mike Reville (330) 467-0890 [email protected] Camping Vacant Training Pete Reichel (330) 963-4425 [email protected] Venturing Activities Tim Simenc (330) 467-6637 [email protected] Day Camp Director Vacant OA Chapter Advisor Karl Owen (440) 582-1698 Web Master Joe Popik [email protected] Marketing/PR Chairman Dave Volek (216) 341-6270 [email protected] Field Director Ryan Shoemaker (216) 458-8922 [email protected] District Web site http://www.gccbsa.org/Cuyahoga_Valley/index.html NOVEMber CALENDAR 3 District Committee Meeting 3 District Commissioner Meeting 10 Roundtable at the Meadows in Brecksville Reservation Welcome to new Scouts! Throughout the fall there will be quite a few new families 18 Take Order Popcorn Pick Up that will be receiving this publication, and on behalf of the December CALENDAR volunteers that make this program go, we would like to say 1 District Committee Meeting “welcome” to everyone! Please feel free to reach out to anyone 1 District Commissioner Meeting listed above and please attend any of the meetings listed as well to get more knowledge towards your son’s Scouting future. 5 Recharter Party Roundtable meetings are one of the best resources for any 8 District Roundtable adult, whether or not they are a leader. It’s a great way to meet new people and voice any concerns or anything that might help in the future. We look forward to many more years to come and are here for help or guidance whenever we are asked, look for us with the grey NEW Chess Merit Badge loops on our shoulders at any meeting. Scouts will be able to add a new patch to their merit badge sash—a patch for playing a game. However, it’s a game that requires critical thinking skills, deep concentration, and abstract reason- ing. The Boy Scouts of America will introduce the Chess merit badge in September, encouraging Scouts to enjoy an ancient game while acquiring life skills necessary for today. Requirements for achieving the Chess merit badge include things such as learning scorekeeping using the algebraic system of chess notation and explain- ing the four rules for castling. Additionally, Scouts must teach someone else how to play chess, play in a chess tournament, or organize a competition. “The chess community is excited about this new merit badge from the Boy Scouts of America,” stated Bill Hall, executive director of the United States Chess Federation (USCF). “We believe that chess has the potential to positively impact young people from every background.” The SCOUTStrong Presidential Active Lifestyle Award Challenge will help you add activity to your life and reward you when you do! POPCORN IS HERE! To earn the SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge Award, you are required to meet a daily Key Dates: activity goal of 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for kids under 18 for at least five Nov. 2 Popcorn returns to Council Service Center (full cases only) days a week, for six out of eight weeks. Stick with the program and you’ll earn an award Nov. 4 Take Order, units may order by container in less than two months. Nov. 6 Prize orders due This challenge is for everyone associated with the Boy Scouts of America, including Nov. 10 Payment due for Show and Sell portion of sale Scouts, Venturers, parents, volunteers, council staff, board members, friends of Scouting, Nov. 18 Take Order distribution and BSA alumni. Dec. 10 Full popcorn payment due To get started, check out the SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge Overview, download the SCOUTStrong PALA Activity Log, and get moving! 28 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 I Plan on Being an Eagle Scout Workshop Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011 Time: 8:30 am (check in) to 12:00 noon Location: Greater Cleveland Council Service Center 2242 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland OH 44115

60% Top Leader Trained __ Untrained Top Leaders Ideal Participant: First Class, Star, and Life Scouts who want to earn the rank of Eagle Scout Purpose: 1. To improve the efficiency and consistency in explaining Eagle Scout require ments to First Class, Star, and Life Scouts. Tw o Ri v e r s Of f i c e r s 2. To give First Class, Star, and Life Scout attendees an overview of the process, District Chairman Judge Brendan Sheehan (216) 458-8923 BSA requirements and the procedures followed by the Greater Cleveland Training Chairman Tim Mohr (216) 941-7319 [email protected] Advancement Chairman Rich Rozman (440) 951-5677 [email protected] Council. Membership Chairman Fr. Justin Freeman (216) 420-3977 [email protected] 3. To provide the First Class, Star, and Life Scout attendees with planning tools District Webmaster Don Friswold (216) 577-9358 [email protected] and ideas to help them manage their progress towards the Eagle Scout Rank. W. D. Boyce Committee Galen Younkin (216) 251-2534 [email protected] Requirements: Program Chairman David Knight (216) 799-2252 [email protected] • Participants must be First Class, Star, or Life Scouts in the Yard Charge Chairman Debra Pickering (216) 990-1777 [email protected] Greater Cleveland Council. Popcorn Chairman Sue LaCavera (216) 235-5857 [email protected] • Class A uniforms required. This is a Scouting Activity. District Executive Jonathan Sweet (216) 568-8923 [email protected] • Participation is by pre-registration only. No late registrants or walk-ins. Current information on the Web at: www.tworiversgcc.org • Registration deadline is November 23, 2011. November Calendar Email or call Rich Rozman to register or if you have questions: [email protected], (440) 951-5677. 2 Popcorn Returns Deadline 3 District Committee meeting 6:30 p.m. – Council Service Center Re-charter Turn-In 3 Yard Charge bag pickup and yard assignments, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Council Service Center Thursday, December 8, 7:00 p.m., Council Service Center 4 Popcorn Take Orders Due Units must complete the following requirements: 5 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training • Youth Protection Training for all adult volunteers 6 Popcorn Prize Orders Due • Journey to Excellence Form 9 Council Advancement Training • Charter papers, applications, and fees (Youth and Adults $16, Boys’ Life $12) 10 Unit Commissioners Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Council Service Center 10 Show ‘n Deliver Payment Due 56th annual Hungarian Scout Festival 12 Yard Charge 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. American-Hungarian Crews 34 and 414, Pack 414 and Troop 414 in action during 12 College of Commissioner Science (Tri-Council Event) their 56th annual Hungarian Scout Festival over Labor Day weekend. 17 Friends of Scouting Presenter Training 18 Popcorn Take Order pickup 24 Thanksgiving Day: Council Service Center closed 28 Order of the Arrow Lodge meeting December Calendar 3 I Plan on Being an Eagle Scout Workshop 8:30 a.m. – 12 Noon, Council Service Center 3 Webelos Readyman Pin 8 Recharter Turn-In, 7:00 p.m., Council Service Center 9 Popcorn Final Payment Due 23-26 Office Closed 27 Venturing Whirlyball Event 28 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet January Calendar 5 District Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Council Service Center 7 Webelos Readyman Pin 12 Unit Commissioners meeting 6:30 p.m. – Council Service Center 12 Roundtable Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Council Service Center 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Office Closed 23 FOS Community Kickoff 23 Order of the Arrow Lodge meeting 28 Wood Badge Breakfast For the latest calendar information and event details go to gccbsa.org/calendar Popcorn: Important Sale Dates • November 2 Full Unopened Case returns • November 4 Take Order Due On-line • November 6 Prizes Order Due • November 10 Show and Deliver payment due • November 18 Take Order Pick-Up - Council Service Center • December 10 Final unit payments due to council • January 2012 Council Popcorn sale review Photos by Rich Rozman Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 29

Yard Charge is SATURDAY, November 12

pick up your bags and lawn 44% Top Leader Trained __ Untrained Top Leaders assignments on November 3 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at the Council Service Center. Fr e e d o m Tr a i l Of f i c e r s Chairman Steven Williams [email protected] Someone from your unit Vice Chairman Stefan Holmes [email protected] needs to stop by. Program Chairman Frank Williamson Asst. District Commissioner Al Griffin [email protected] No meeting. FOS/Finance Chairman Jim Thompson [email protected] Adv. Committee Chairman Stefan Holmes [email protected] Resource Activities Chairman Rockette Richardson [email protected] Your Family Friends of Scouting GSL Chairman John Slavik [email protected] Cynthia Leary is our 2012 Family Friends of Scouting Activities Chair/Popcorn Kernel Janet Barron [email protected] Chairwoman. She will be calling to set up a time that someone Adv. Chairman Bonnie Sawyer [email protected] can do a FOS presentation at a meeting. This presentation FOS Family Chair Cynthia Leary [email protected] is being done to accomplish 2 tasks – 1 to help the Scouts District Executive Jon Sizemore financially, but more importantly to tell our great story. Our November CALENDAR overall goal is $40,000. 2 Popcorn Returns 3 Yard Charge bag pickup and yard assignments Training is Mandatory 4 Popcorn Take orders due All registered adult volunteers must complete Youth Protection Training before charter 5 Boy Scout Leaders Specific turn-in December 8. All Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Assistant Webelos Leaders, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scout- 6 Popcorn Prize order due masters, Crew Advisors, Assistant Crew Advisors and Post Leaders must complete their 10 District Committee Meeting, Friends of Scouting Family Training at 5:30 p.m. specific training. at Council Service Center 12 Yard Charge – please help our Cleveland neighbors Re-charter Turn-In 18 Popcorn Take order pick-up at Council Service Center Thursday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Service Center. DeceMBER CALENDAR Must complete the following: • Youth Protection Training for all adult volunteers 3 Webelos Readyman • Journey to Excellence Form 3 Life to Eagle Training • Charter papers, applications, and fees (Youth and Adults $16, Boys’ Life $12) 8 Recharter turn in 31 Online Recharter Turns Off Recruit January CALENDAR Keep recruiting new Scouts year round 1. Have your Scouts invite a friend to a special event 21 Dover Rockport Klondike 2. Put posters up at churches, schools, rec centers and businesses. 27-29 Glacier Ridge Winterfest/Klondike Derby 3. Announce at churches If you have any questions or other recruiting ideas, please send to [email protected] Scout Parenting book Please advise your Scouts’ parents to go to Scouting.org then Parents, then ScoutParents, then parenting book. This is a great resource.

Boys’ Life Joke of the Month Jim – “What did the jeweler plant in his garden?” Jon – “Beats me.” Jim – “Carats!”

Boys’ Life teaching our Scouts economics and horticulture. Pack and Troop 337 at Brown’s Camp 30 - Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 NEED HELP FILLING DENS? New Cub Scouts are always welcome in Scouting. Do all your dens have 8 members? Eight youth in a den is a great size . . . you have enough “go” to make den activities work. With fall sports over, now is a great time to go back to the schools and target recruit specific grades to fill the dens. Flyers and posters are 60% Top Leader Trained 19 Untrained Top Leaders available. Contact Beth Zych at [email protected] , GR School Night for Scouting Chair, or Steven Harris at steven.harris@ scouting.org assistance.

Gla c i e r Ri d g e Of f i c e r s KLONDIKE DERBY Chairman Tom Tomsic (216) 321-5854 [email protected] Bring on the snow! This is just a reminder that the Glacier Ridge Klondike Derby is Commissioner Bob DiVincenzo (216) 283-7496 [email protected] right around the corner on January 27-29 at Beaumont Scout Reservation, so mark your Vice Chairman Ed Hargate (440) 473-5476 [email protected] calendars! Please contact CJ Campbell at [email protected] for information regarding BS Roundtable Commissioner Rob Kelly (216) 397-0761 [email protected] cabin registrations or with general questions. CS Roundtable Commissioner Carmen Matz (216) 932-3475 [email protected] Glacier Ridge Klondike Derby Finance Chairman Vince Winslow January 27-29, 2012 Nominating Chairman Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Membership Chair Beth Zych (216)371-3381 [email protected] Beaumont Scout Reservation Activities / Service Chair CJ Campbell (216) 751-6111 [email protected] Contact: CJ Campbell at [email protected] Advancement / Recog. Chair Mae Morrical (216) 751-9035 [email protected] FRIENDS OF SCOUTING Camp Promo. / Outdoors Chair Ed Hargate (440) 473-5476 [email protected] Friends of Scouting is an important part of keeping Scouting strong in the Greater Training Chair David Knight (216) 799-2252 [email protected] Cleveland Council. You will be contacted soon to schedule your unit’s 2012 Friends of Day Camp Director Rob Fischer (216) 658-1879 [email protected] Day Camp Program Director Sue Page (216) 330-9296 [email protected] Scouting presentation. This presentation is a brief talk given by a fellow Scouter, to give Venturing Chair Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] the parents in your unit the opportunity to understand the larger picture of Scouting and Webmaster Craig Castelaz (216) 381-7584 [email protected] contribute to their son’s Scouting program. Please schedule the presentation during your OA Chapter Adviser Dr. Mike Janning (216) 382-8098 [email protected] blue and gold or first court of honor for the year. We want every parent to view the pre- District Executive Steven Harris Jr. (216) 458-8935 [email protected] sentation. Families that contribute to Friends of Scouting are more likely to be involved or become involved in your unit’s activities. Your support is important! November Calendar CHAAAARRRRGGGGE!!! 2 District Commissioners Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts. It’s not too late! Yard Charge is November 12. This is a wonderful opportunity to District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts. give back to our great city so if you haven’t already signed up, do so now! Last year over 9 District Round Table, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights 3,000 Scouts and their families raked close to 1,000 yards for Cleveland elderly. Don’t 24 Thanksgiving Day, Council Service Center & Scout Shop Closed miss this opportunity to put the Scouting principles in action. 25 Council Service Center Closed December Calendar 3 Recharter TURN-IN 7 District Commissioners Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts. District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts. 14 District Round Table, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts. 23 Council Service Center Closed 24-26 Christmas Holiday – Council Service Center Closed January Calendar 2 New Year’s Holiday – Council Service Center Closed 4 District Commissioners Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts. 4 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts. 11 District Round Table, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts. 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Council Service Center Closed 27-29 Cub Winterfest 27-29 Klondike Derby DON’T FORGET TO VISIT THE GLACIER RIDGE WEB SITE FOR ALL THE “GOINGS-ON” WITHIN THE DISTRICT! http://sites.google.com/site/glacierridgedistrictgcc/Home POPCORN!!! Key Dates November 2 Full Unopened Case returns November 4 Take Order Due On-line November 6 Prizes Order Due November 10 Show and Deliver payment due During the weekend of September 17, 2011, Troop 367 from Euclid, Ohio, camped out at Barber Airport in Alliance, Ohio. November 18 Take Order Pick-Up 16 boys and 3 adult leaders had the opportunity to fly in a 1946 Aeronca Chief Aircraft and also work on their fishing and December 10 Final unit payments due to council pioneering skills. Many of the boys who flew are currently working towards completing the Aviation Merit Badge. Now in the January 2012 Council Popcorn sale review third year, the Airport Campout remains a troop favorite for the boys and the adult leaders. Greater Cleveland Council Trail Marker, Nov/Dec 2011 - 31

65% Top Leader Trained 13 Untrained Top Leaders CROOKED CREEK VENTURING CHAIRMAN Dan Loughridge is the new Venturing Chairman for the Crooked Creek District. He also serves as the Advisor for Crew 309 at Garfield Memorial Church in Pepper Pike. Cr oo k e d Cr e e k Of f i c e r s Dan is an Eagle Scout (Troop 39, 1976), the father of an Eagle Scout (Ben, Troop 150), District Chairman Mark Anderson (440) 247-0269 [email protected] and the son of an Eagle Scout. Dan is Woodbadge trained and worked as a Philmont Ranger. District Commissioner Chip Steiner (216) 464-7376 [email protected] He currently is an engineer at Parker-Hannifin. Operations Chairperson VACANT Dan and his wife, Jean, live in Pepper Pike. Membership Chairman David Horwitz (440) 785-3677 [email protected] Webelos-to-Scout Chair Tamarra Reed (216) 554-5508 [email protected] POPCORN IS HERE! Program Chairman Jennifer Lewis (216) 475-4617 [email protected] Key dates to have in your unit’s planning calendar: FOS Chairman VACANT Training Chairman VACANT CS Training Chairman Terry Maxson (440) 542-0738 [email protected] Nov. 2 Popcorn returns to Council Service Center Camping Chairman Andy Stone (216) 458-5227 [email protected] (full cases only) Roundtable Commissioner Carla Cashman (216) 341-1443 [email protected] Nov. 4 Take Order, units may order by container CS Activities Chairman John DeLuca (440) 439-2537 [email protected] Nov. 6 Prize orders due BS Chairman Jerry Domiano (216) 663-0872 [email protected] Nov. 10 Payment due for Show and Sell portion of sale Advancement Chairman Bill Johannisson (440) 248-1082 [email protected] Nov. 18 Take Order distribution BS Activities Mike Eppele (216) 581-1229 [email protected] Dec. 10 Full popcorn payment due Day Camp Director Rich Parker (440) 248-6488 [email protected] DC Program Director Sara Mulcahy (330) 523-9944 [email protected] Venturing Chairman Dan Loughridge (216) 514-1761 [email protected] DECEMBER RECHARTERING OA Chief Robby Miller (contact the advisor, John Kochis) Thursday, December 1 , 5:00 – 8:30 p.m., Recharter turn-in, Solon Pizza OA Advisor John Kochis (216) 341-7586 [email protected] Fees due for rechartering: Hut, Garden Room –This is a wonderful Web Master Tom Thompson (440) 582-9599 [email protected] Registration (Jan – Dec 2012) - $15.00 District Executive Paul Harmon (216) 458-8920 [email protected] opportunity to bring the process to you and Boys’ Life Magazine (Jan – Dec 2012) - $12.00 save you a trip to downtown Cleveland! Insurance (per youth & adult) - $1.00 If you have any questions contact: Chip Charter Fee - $20.00 November calendar Steiner (216) 464-7376 steinec@gmail. 2 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon City Hall, Solon com or Paul Harmon (216) 458-8920 paul. 3 Unit Commissioners Meeting, 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, Solon [email protected] 9 Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon United Methodist Church, Solon 15 First Aid Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church, Pepper Pike

December calendar 1 District Recharter 5:00 p.m., Pizza Hut, Solon 7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon City Hall, Solon 8 Unit Commissioners Meeting, 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, Solon 14 Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon United Methodist Church, Solon

January calendar 4 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon City Hall, Solon 5 Unit Commissioners Meeting, 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, Solon 11 Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon United Methodist Church, Solon

Boy Scout Troops mark your calendars:

Klondike Derby February 3-5, 2012 Beaumont Scout Reservation

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