February - March 2008

Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

KC Brigade Arena Football! Patch Giveaway!

Second Annual Heart of America Council Scout Night Saturday, April 19, 2008

The Kansas City Brigade is honored and excited to welcome you to the Second Annual Scout Night at the Sprint Center

KANSAS CITY BRIGADE VS COLORADO CRUSH Pick up your Brigade 5:00 P.M. patches at Sales table Patches behind To All Scouts Section 121 And Families Ticket Stubs are required

For further information call Chris Kreiser at 913-383-8020 x 5268 e-mail:[email protected]

- -Enclose - check- - or money- - order - made - payable - - to Kansas- - City - Briga - de -or your - charge - - card -number - with- expiration- - date- and- mail- to:- - - Kansas City Brigade 5366 W. 95th St. Prairie Village, KS 66207 Attention: Chris Kreiser

$22.00 Tickets______@ $16.00 ea.= $______Discover ______$9.00 Tickets ______@ $7.00 ea.= $______Mastercard______Handling Charge: $ 6.00 Visa______Amer. Ex.______Total $______Expiration Date______Name ______Pack/Troop #______Address ______Day/Phone #______

City______State ______Zip______Orders received after April 9th will be held at SPRINT CENTER BOX OFFICE for pick-up after 4:00 p.m. day of game. Deadline for ALL ORDERS is Friday, April 18th by 5:00 p.m. Photo I.D. required for pick-up.

2 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 What’s Inside AIS

HOAC Achievements District News for ‘07...... Page 4 Big Muddy page 11 Blue Elk page 12 Kaw page 13 Unit Marketing Ideas...... page 5 Lone Bear page 14 North Star page 15 Northern Tier page 16 Pelathe page 17 Trails End Pioneer Trails page 18 “Fill-it-Up” Red-Tailed Hawk page 19 Winners Thunderbird page 20 Trailhead page 21 Trails West page 22 page 6 Twin Rivers page 23 Exploring page 24 VFW Scout of the Year Scholarships .... page 7 New Eagle Scouts...... page 25 Tributes...... page 26 New Boy Scout Advancement Requirements...... page 7

Advancement Facts and Figures for 2007 ...... page 7

Camping ...... pages 8 and 9 Gifts that Provide for the Future ...... page 10

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING Published February/March, April/May, June/July August/September October/ November, December/January by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. This issue and past archived issues can be found on the HOAC website, www.hoac-bsa.org.

PRESIDENT TREASURER COUNCIL Terry K. Miller Stephen M. Clifford COMMISSIONER Jim Hogan VICE PRESIDENTS ASSISTANT Brue Allen TREASURER SCOUT EXECUTIVE Richard T. Boeshaar William Esry Timothy Bugg William Cheek E. Frank Ellis LEGAL COUNSEL EDITOR Casey Halsey David Frantze Randy Kidder Mark Jorgenson Cliff Illig AUDIT/ GOVERNANCE Michael Merriman David M. Fowler Charlie Tetrick

Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 3 Council News

Heart of America Council Achieves Centennial Quality Council for 2007

Centennial Quality Districts for 2007 Blue Elk Big Muddy Kaw Learning for Life Lone Bear Northern Tier North Star Pelathe Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Thanks to your hard work and dedication, 12 of our districts, our Learning for Life division, along with the Heart of America Council achieved Centennial Quality District and Council status for 2007. Achieving the Centennial Quality Award is recognition of excellence in specific areas re- lated to council and district operations but the bottom line is that our youth members are the ones who truly benefit. This past year, we achieved by reaching benchmarks in the areas of advancement, program, community service, training, membership and volunteer leadership growth, unit service, as well as finance. Achieving this distinction places our council, qualifying districts and the Learning for Life division among the best for 2007. It is no small task, only a relatively small percentage of districts and councils are recognized in any given year. For the majority of our districts and the council this is the second year in a row achieving this status. It is achieved through the cooperative work of dedicated volunteers and professionals on all levels. To be recognized as Centennial Quality, districts must achieve growth in the number of units qualifying for the Centennial Quality Unit Award. In 2007, more than 70% of our units qualified as Centennial Quality units, a significant improvement over 60% in 2006. Units must qualify each year by meeting requirements in the areas of training, leadership, program, service, advancement and membership growth. Achieving Centen- nial Quality District status is directly tied to the quality of program offered to our youth members. Achieving Centennial Quality Council places the Heart of America Council among the top councils in the nation. A job well done, but to achieve this distinction in 2008 will require that we maintain and build on what we have accomplished in 2007. Along with marking the achievement for 2007, the form for all Centennial Quality Award applications asks for a commitment to achieving that status again for the upcoming year. It is important that as units, districts and council we commit ourselves to offering the highest quality program possible. The young people of our communities demand and deserve it.

Program and Membership Facts Financial Facts • Over 76.9% of our top leaders are trained. • A balanced operating budget of $8,266,563. • Our percentage of trained leaders increased by more than 10%. • A record-setting Friends of Scouting campaign of $1,836,947. • 70.7% of our units qualified for the “Centennial Quality Unit Award.” • An 11% increase in our popcorn sale. More than $750,000 went directly to • 33,261 youth are members of our traditional programs, an increase of local units. 3.8%. • College scholarships of $71,000 were awarded to camp staff members. • Exploring membership grew by 9.9% placing it among the national • Our Endowment Fund grew by $1,465,286 qualifying the council for the pacesetters. National Golden Record Recognition. • All 13 districts recorded increases in traditional membership. • Our total Endowment ended the year at $22,400,000. • More than 4,300 Cub Scouts and family members attended • The largest golf tournament in council history with gross proceeds Cub Family Camps last fall. of $108,965. • 68.7% of our Cub Scouts enjoyed a summer outdoor adventure. • Our Distinguished Citizens Dinner honored Julia Irene Kauffman and • 76.7% of our Boy Scouts explored summer camp. raised $390,405. • The council received the “Excellence in Risk Management Award.” • The start of the Sporting Clays Classic which raised $22,443 in its first year.

4 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 Council News

Christine Salisbury Earns the Silver and Ranger Award Public Relations and Your Unit Christine Ann Salisbury, member of Venture Crew 2264, sponsored It is estimated that 90% of all positive public relations stories by Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church about the Boy Scouts of America appear in the media thanks to the has earned her Venturing Silver Award and work of volunteers in our local units. This is great news. Local sto- Ranger Award. Involved in Venturing from ries appearing in the local media is one of the most effective ways age 14 through 21, she is now an Associate of promoting the Scouting program. Advisor for the Crew. While people today are more likely to be influenced by a mar- During her tenure, she went on numer- keting message or public relations story as they make decisions, ous trips to Ely, Minnesota to the Northern they are also less likely to remember individual messages or sto- Tier High Adventure Base participating in ries. We are bombarded with information. Messages or stories the OKPIK winter camping program. She that leave an impression are the ones that are either told very fre- enjoyed cross country skiing, snow shoeing, quently, personal affect the reader or are unique enough to grab dog sledding and winter camping numerous your attention. nights with below zero temperatures. She Collectively, the stories you send to your local papers announc- participated in the summer canoeing pro- ing everything from the new Eagle Scout in your troop too your Cub gram in Ely, MN one year. Christine had a Philmont trek in 2004 with Scout pack’s Pinewood Derby play an important role in delivering Venture Crew 2264 where she enjoyed the entire experience. She Scouting’s positive message. Sending out press releases, stories, Blue Elk Big Muddy Kaw Learning for Life Lone Bear Northern Tier returned in 2005 and 2006 as a Ranger. In 2007 she was a Ranger photos of activities and inviting reporters to cover your unit’s ac- North Star Pelathe Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Trainer and will be on staff as a Ranger Trainer 2 in 2008. Christine is tivities is very important. Over time you can make a tremendous trained as a Wilderness First Responder. Trails West impact. Completely enjoying the outdoors, she fell in love with what the A well planned positive public relations program reinforces the Scouting program offers for young women. She believes that the position that Scouting is alive and well and working where it counts, Scouting program has added value to her life, built leadership skills in your unit making your community a better place. and confidence in her abilities. Educationally, she is a Senior in a five year Architecture Program at Kansas State University which she will complete in the spring of 2009 with a Masters in Architecture.

Occasions for Articles Newspapers are always looking for positive, local stories. Some of the stories that you could share about your pack or troop include: • News about special projects in the community. Examples include placing flags on the graves of veterans on the 4th of July, cleaning up a local park, collecting food for the hungry, etc. • News about individual members of the troop. Eagle projects. Eagle Courts of Honor. Presentations of God and Country Awards. • News about special programs or activities. Cub Scouts tour the bank. Troop hosts membership open house. Troop hosts pancake breakfast to help raise funds for camping, etc. • News about meetings and accomplishments. Explorers meet every Thursday at local hospital. Troop completes 56-mile hike. Troop recruits 50 blood donors for American Red Cross. Troop marks its 20th anniversary. These are just a few ideas for possible stories to submit to your local paper. Remember - a picture is worth a thousand words. Always try to submit a photograph with your news or announcements.

“Webelos 1 Scouts from Pack 3253 toured the Den 3 Goes to City Hall Shawnee City Hall as part of their Citizenship Ac- Unit PR Kit Available ademic Pin requirements. While there, we met A good public relations program can help your the Mayor of Shawnee, Jeff Meyers. We also unit in many of ways and involves working with learned that the Mayor has a regular full-time several groups. A good program has a positive im- job. pact on membership and helps to identify resourc- The Mayor talked to us about Wards, term lim- es that will help you provide a great program. its for mayors and city council people, and new An eight-page brochure is now available to help businesses coming to Shawnee. We also talked you develop your unit’s public relations plan. It about taxes and city council meetings. is available for you to download on the Heart of One Scout’s Dad, who works in city planning, America Council’s website. showed us maps of Shawnee and we were able You can connect to the Resources and Forms to find where we live. It was fun!” page by going to this address: http://hoac-bsa.org/ Story submitted by Den 3, Pack 3253 resources.cfm. Shawnee, KS

Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 5 Council News

Popcorn Sale 2007 - “Fill-it-Up”PL Troop 0065 JakePrize Armon M Winners $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card The 2007 Trails End Popcorn Sale has come to a suc- PL Pack 3057 Stephen C Telescope cessful conclusion. Our annual popcorn sale make a dif- PL Pack 3064 Collyn A $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card ference by providing funding for council facilities and pro- PL Pack 3462 Matt P $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card PL Pack 3462 Sean R $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card grams as well as support for programs in our local units. PT Pack 4024 Jack M $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card We would like to recognize the council’s “Fill-it-Up” Pro- PT Pack 4030 Isaac S $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card gram Prize Winners for this past year’s campaign. PT Pack 4030 Ryan M LED Flashlight RTH Troop 0122 Kyle Y $45 Wal-Mart Gift Card BE Troop 1175 Nick T Simons Binoculars RTH Troop 0201 Corey M LED Flashlight BE Troop 1226 Aaron P $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Troop 0201 Sam P FRS/2-way Radio BE Pack 4138 Ben E $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Troop 0315 Ethan G $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card BE Pack 4175 Mason R $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Troop 0315 Tanner D Camping Package BE Pack 4175 Matthew H $13 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Troop 0351 Brian B $13 Wal-Mart Gift Card BE Pack 4362 Joshua H $13 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Troop 0351 Christopher M Electronic Dart Board BE Pack 4865 Joel F R/C Truck RTH Pack 3123 Steven A DVD Player BM Troop 1414 Emmet C $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Pack 3202 Aidan L $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card BM Pack 4120 Hunter H $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Pack 3210 Garrett G $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card BM Pack 4414 Hunter H $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Pack 3210 Holden R R/C Truck KW Pack 3109 Andrew D DVD Player RTH Pack 3210 Sam F LED Flashlight KW Pack 3109 Austin J $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Pack 3218 Cole W R/C Truck KW Pack 3109 Caleb G LED Flashlight RTH Pack 3240 Andrew C FRS/2-way Radio(Motorola) KW Pack 3109 Kendal B Electronic Dart Board RTH Pack 3240 Mathew H Bicycles KW Pack 3109 Kyle S $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card RTH Pack 3240 Ryan J LED Flashlight KW Pack 3304 Jacob D $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Troop 1032 Austin B $45 Wal-Mart Gift Card KW Pack 3304 Tyler T LED Headlamp TB Troop 1285 Daniel M Digital Camera LB Troop 1225 Chance H $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Troop 1285 Thomas B LED Flashlight LB Troop 1225 Ricky R $45 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Troop 1323 Preston H LED Headlamp LB Troop 1225 Westley R $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Troop 1427 Spencer G Simons Binoculars LB Troop 1304 Brett M Playstation 2 TB Pack 4033 Dameon S $13 Wal-Mart Gift Card LB Troop 1509 Jeffrey N $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Pack 4042 Stephen P $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card LB Troop 1509 William N R/C Airplane TB Pack 4098 Ean C $13 Wal-Mart Gift Card LB Pack 4399 Jonas F Playstation 2 TB Pack 4138 Seth H LED Headlamp LB Pack 4399 Noah F R/C Airplane TB Pack 4188 Mason D LED Flashlight NS Troop 1320 DJ F $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Pack 4220 Dayton S Digital Camera NS Troop 1408 Garrett H $13 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Pack 4245 Michael R $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card NS Troop 1408 Justin H $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Pack 4300 Gaige B R/C Truck NS Pack 4248 Colby O RCA Boombox TB Pack 4300 Joshua D R/C Truck NS Pack 4248 Michael S $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Pack 4300 Nathan R $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card NS Pack 4249 Gavin D $45 Wal-Mart Gift Card TB Pack 4364 Deacon T $13 Wal-Mart Gift Card NS Pack 4249 Jacob N R/C Truck NS Pack 4337 Matthew E LED Headlamp NS Pack 4444 Devin M $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card NT Troop 0351 Ross P RCA Boombox NT Pack 3054 Jason L $13 Wal-Mart Gift Card NT Pack 3294 Carroll L $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card NT Pack 3294 Tyler W Electronic Dart Board NT Pack 3294 Wil S R/C Truck NT Pack 3297 Cole T LED Flashlight NT Pack 3297 Jacob S FRS/2-way Radio NT Pack 3394 Adam S $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card NT Pack 3394 Michael A $13 Wal-Mart Gift Card NT Pack 3493 Norty H R/C Truck NT Pack 3651 Brennan S $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card NT Pack 3651 George H $22 Wal-Mart Gift Card NT Pack 3651 Jonas M $30 Wal-Mart Gift Card NT Pack 3651 Sean D Home Theater PL Troop 0065 Austin K Adventure Pack (Outdoor Set) 6 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 Council News

New Boy Scout Advancement Requirements VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship The National Youth Protection Committee of the Boy Scouts of America recom- The VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship program pro- mended additions to Boy Scout rank requirements that were approved and will be- vides a $5,000 award to an outstanding scout who is the come effective January 1, 2008. These changes will help us advance the importance recipient of a Boy Scout Eagle Award, a Venture Scouting of Youth Protection training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements. This Silver Award or a Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. will keep Scouts informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements Deadlines: of personal safety and protection. Submit entry to local VFW Post: March 1, 2008 Tenderfoot Rank Posts submit local winner to VFW Department: April 1, Revised requirement 9: 2008 Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on Department nominees to VFW National: May 1, 2008 outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should re- Eligibilty Requirements spond to one. • Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Second Class Rank Venturing Crew, or a Sea Scout Ship; New requirement 8b: • Has received the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection. Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award; • Has demonstrated practical citizenship in school, First Class Rank Scouting and the community; New requirement 12: • Has reached his/her 15th birthday and is enrolled in Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. De- high school at the time of selection; and scribe a cyberbully and how you should respond to one. • Has submitted his/her entry by March 1, 2008, to a VFW Post in his/her community. The changes will be represented in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements book and the revised ninth printing of the 11th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook. To find a VFW post in your area visit http://www.vfw.org/ index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=4371&tok=1. Wilderness and First Aid Training Note: All applicants still in high school who reach their Johnson County Med-Act will be offering a Wilderness First Aid course throughout 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if the 2008 year. Topics to be covered will be: patient assessment, heat and cold inju- otherwise qualified. A scout only can enter through ONE ries, bleeding control, transporting the sick and injured in wilderness environments, VFW Post. splinting, basic search and rescue, signaling for help The trainings will be offered at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation on: To enter, download and complete the VFW Scouting • February 29 – March 2, 2008 Scholarship form visit http://www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/ • April 4-6, 2008 scoutscholarshipentryform.pdf and submit to a local VFW • September 26-28, 2008 post by March 1, 2008. • January 9-11, 2009 For more information on the scouting award, please Units and Scouters can camp the night before by contacting the Naish Scout Reser- contact Bud Haney, assistant director, VFW Programs, at vation, class goes Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. [email protected] or call (816) 756-3390, Ext. 195. For more information and to RSVP Contact: Adam Grace, Johnson County Med-Act, (913) 715-1981 or [email protected].

Advancement Facts for 2007 in the Heart of America Council

Top Five Merit Badges Earned Swimming 1,296 Environmental Science 1,273 Geology 1,157 Communications 1,156 Mammal Study 1,096 Total Merit Badges Earned 35,387

Boy Scout/Cub Scout Advancement Total Advancement Earned 19,748 Arrow of Light Earned 1,393 Eagle Scouts Earned 837 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 7 Camping

2008 Cub Scout Day Camp - “Spy Cubs” Webelos Resident Camp A complete day camp schedule for the 2008 season will be in April issue There are some openings available for Webelos Resident of “Adventures in Scouting”. Unit Leaders may contact your district execu- Camp during the 2008 camping season. If you would like to tive for more information regarding your district’s camp, or to volunteer to attend contact Christi Leewright (816) 569-4928 for the latest serve on staff. availability dates. Day Camp will cost $45.00 per Scout through April 9, 2008. On April 10, The 2008 Webelos Camp Sessions are listed on the next page. 2008 the fee is $60.00. For any new Cub Scout joining after that day or Any registered Webelos Scout (including third grade graduates) new Tiger Cubs who finished their kindergarten year in 2008 the cost will may attend Webelos Camp. Webelos Camp is held at the The- be $45.00. Scouts that are added at camp will be charged $65.00. odore Naish Scout Reservation, and is a three-day, two-night experience. Separate activities are planned for first and second Bear Resident Camp year Webelos. There are some openings available for Bear Resident Camp during the The cost to attend Webelos Camp is $105.00 per Webelos 2008 camping season. If you would like to attend as a pack or just one on Scout and $105.00 per full-time leader. After May 7, 2008 the one with your son you still can. Contact Christi Leewright (816) 569-4928 cost increases to $120.00 per reservation. This fee covers the for the dates that are available. Each participant receives a Bear Camp cost of all patches for Scouts, program supplies, participation shirt, mug and patch along with two days of fun at Camp Naish. Cost per awards, meals, lodging, and insurance. Please note camp T- participant is $60 shirts are NOT included in the Webelos camp fee. You must register to attend camp as a pack, not individually. Additionally, Do you want to go to camp? adults attending Webelos Camp (full or part time) must be a reg- istered member of the Boy Scouts of America. Do you have a Scout who cannot attend camp with your troop, yet wants to go to camp? The Order of the Arrow is hosting a provisional Scouting unit at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation June 22 – 28, 2008. Contact Christina Crandall at (816) 569-4930 for information on how to sign-up. Camp Payments The first 2008 Boy Scout Camp payment is due February 20, Boy Scout Camp 2008. This payment should be ½ of your units balance. If you The 2008 Boy Scout Camp Draws for the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reserva- have any questions regarding your units Confirmation and Bill- tion and the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation have been held but it is not ing statement please call the Council Service Center at (816) to late to still make your troops reservation. 569-4930. Remember it is the Scout motto to “Be Prepared”, so don’t wait To make your reservation call the Camping Services Department at (816) until the last minute. 569-4930.

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Webelos Resident Camp MOS Tribal Council Recommendations Due Service as a member of Mic-O-Say’s Tribal Council is an important camp leadership responsibility. While this responsibility is not given as a recognition for past ser- 2008 Summer Camp Dates vice, it is nonetheless reasonable, that an individual’s talents, abilities, dedication to, understanding of the Scouting principles and loyalty to the values and edu- cational experiences of the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reser- vation, be examined to help determine the likelihood of  success in this service role. 

All Tribal Council Recommendations are due to the     Council Service Center by March 1, 2008. Recom- mendations should only be the official form that can   be found on the HOAC website at www.hoac-bsa.org   under resources or forms or at the Council Service     Center. These forms have also been distributed at the     February roundtables. If you have further questions     please call the Camping Services Department at (816)     569-4930.      

    OA Dues     Tamegonit Lodge dues are now past due. You may    pay your dues online at www.hoac-bsa.org through the    Trading Post or you can print off an application on the     Council website to be mailed in. Make sure to include         your current membership level when you renew your     membership.        

OA Unit Elections     Scouts that are members of the National Honor Camp-     ing Program, Order of the Arrow, were elected by their     fellow Scouts. Are there eligible Scouts in your troop?     Have you contacted your Chapter Chief to schedule an     election? What are you waiting for? Call your Chapter     Chief or District Executive and find out the what, when,  where and how to schedule an election. You can also Big Muddy: TBD Pioneer Trails: June 9 – 13, 2008 attend the monthly chapter meetings (normally held the Blue Elk: TBD Red-Tailed Hawk: TBD same day as your district roundtable) and find out more Kaw: June 9 – 13, 2008 Thunderbird: TBD information. Check the website, the Resource Center Lone Bear: TBD Trailhead: TBD and at your district roundtable for information on the North Star: TBD Trails West: TBD upcoming Spring Inductions. Northern Tier: TBD Twin Rivers: TBD Pelathe: TBD

 August 4 - 8, 2008 Spring Inductions  June 1 – 7, 2008

2008 Spring Inductions are May 2-4 and May 16-18. General Camp:Camp Sessions for 2008cmc 8/28/2007 Registration is available online, at Roundtables, and in 2008 Rotary Camp the Spring Torchbearer. If you completed your Ordeal The Boy Scout Rotary Camp is a summer camp offered by the Heart of America last spring, now is the time to seal you membership by Council and is designed for special needs Scouts. Rotary Camp will take place from completing your Brotherhood. Saturday, August 9 to Wednesday, August 13 at the Rotary Youth Camp in Lee’s Sum- mit. Since Rotary Camp has a 1 to 1 ratio of campers to staffers, we are in need of Scouts and leaders ages 15 and older to serve on staff. The primary position needed Woodcarving Workshop for Rotary Camp is unit staff, where you work directly with a camper for the entire The annual Woodcarving Workshop was again a suc- week. It is a very rewarding experience to serve on Rotary Camp staff, and exempli- cess. The workshop is held annually in December. fies Scouting’s ideals. Camp staff applications are available the council website, www. Thank you to Herb Cast and the team of volunteers or hoac-bsa.org, or at the Council Service Center. If you have a special needs Scout in organizing this event. Make your reservation now for your troop that would benefit from a long term camping experience, Boy Scout Rotary the 2008 Woodcarving Workshop online! Camp may be the camp for them. For more information regarding Rotary Camp, con- tact Grant Dealy at (816) 569-4956 or email at [email protected]. Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 9 Program

Gifts Providing for the Future

Council Calendar of Events The early founders of the Boy Scouts of America through vision and commitment established Scouting as the premier youth organization in the world. Today, in that spirit, we honor modern-day visionaries February whose generosity and commitment ensures that their early vision will 2 Bartle Work Day, 8:00 am continue. 3 Scout Sunday Three distinct national awards recognize support of the endowment 6 Cub Scout Day Camp Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm program of the Heart of America Council. These are “The James E.West 8 Scout Anniversary Day Fellowship”, “The 1910 Society” and “The Founders Circle”.These 9 Scout Sabbath 9 Naish Work Day, 8:00 am awards are presented by local councils, like the Heart of America Coun- 13 Council Camping Committee Meeting cil, for support of their local endowment. 13 University of Scouting Staff Meeting The James E. West Fellowship Award is recognition for individuals 16 Bartle Work Day, 8:00 am who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to their local council 16 College of Commissioner Science endowment trust fund. This contribution is in addition to, and does not 18 Council Office Closed diminish or replace, the donor’s annual gift to the council’s Friends of Council Office, 7:00 pm 20 Council Training Committee, Scouting campaign. 21 OA LEC Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm 22-23 VOA Winter Event Membership in the “1910 Society”, named in honor of the year that 23 Campmaster Training the Boy Scouts of America was founded, is awarded to donors making 25 Council Executive Committee Meeting, 4:00 pm significant gifts to a council’s endowment. Recognition levels in the So- 28 Council Key-3 Meeting ciety honors four special individuals who March shaped modern-day Scouting. They are Ernest Thompson Seton, author of the 1 Bartle Work Day, 8:00 am first official Scout handbook, Daniel Cart- 3 MOS Tribal Recommendations Due er Beard, first Scout commissioner, Theo- 5 Council Day Camp Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm 8 Cope/ Climbing Weekend dore Roosevelt, first vice president of the 11 Bartle Camp Leader Orientation - East BSA, and Waite Phillips who donated the 12 Bartle Camp Leader Orientation - North property that is now the Philmont Scout 13 Council Camping Committee Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm Ranch. 13 Bartle Camp Leader Orientation - West “The Founders Circle” is intended to rec- 15 Bartle Work Day, 8:00 am ognize those individuals that through their 8:00 am 15 Naish Work Day, foresight and generosity provide for a local council’s future through a 19 Council Advancement Committee Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm planned gift to its endowment. “The Founders Circle” is named in honor 21 Good Friday - Council Office Closed 23 Camping Committee Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm of those individuals whose efforts, as group, 25 Council Membership Committee Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm laid the ground work for our modern move- 26 Naish Boy Scout Leader Orientation ment. Their early work made the programs 27 OA LEC Meeting we have today possible. The generosity 28-29 Cope Instructor Training of those modern-day individuals whose vi- 29 Bartle Work Day sion leads them to “The Founder’s Circle” 29 Truman Library Merit Badge Program ensures that the crucial values represent- April ed in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America continue. 1 Campership Applications Due 2 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm The Boy Scouts of America is concerned 9 Council Camping Committee Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm with providing for the future through the young people of our country. 9 University of Scouting Staff Meeting Gifts to the Heart of America Council’s ongoing endowment campaign 11-13 Venturing Spring Event help to ensure that Scouting’s work endures. 12 Bartle Work Day, 8:00 am For more information about the Heart of America Council’s endow- 12 Naish Work Day, 8:00 am 16 Council Training Committee, Council Office, 7:00 pm ment program contact John Kuehn, Director of Finance Services at 17 OA LEC Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm (816) 569-4979. 21 Executive Board Meeting 22 Risk Management Committee 22-23 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation Recruit Scouts with E-Cards 24 Council Activities Committee Meeting, Council Office, 7:00 pm 25-26 Bartle Camp Commissioners Retreat A new feature called the e-card is available to Scouts and leaders on the www.thescoutzone.org website. This fun and easy activity will help a Scout complete the new First Class requirement that states he must invite a friend to a troop meeting or activity. 10 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 Big Muddy

Pinewood Derby 2008 Big Muddy District Dinner Committee Chairs This year’s annual banquet will The 2008 District Pinewood Derby will be hosted by Pack again be held at the Mushroom 4324 of Richmond. The date has not been set as of yet but more information will come at the March roundtable. District Chair Patch Restaurant in Richmond Tom Hodson (816) 240-8472 MO and our date is February 2. If Vice Chair you haven’t sent your reservation Louis Mautino (660) 259-2736 in, it’s still not too late! This Congratulations to Units Selling Popcorn Bret Cooper (816) 776-5637 year’s special guest speaker for the second year in a row will be This year, we sold over $45,000 worth of popcorn. This District Commissioner Congressman, Big Muddy District helps support the Scouting programs of the Heart of Ameri- Larry Maxwell (816) 776-6003 Eagle Scout, and Chieftain in the ca Council and our individual units. Thank you for your sup- District Advancement Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Ike Skelton. port! A big thank you is extended to Vic Geiger, district pop- John Dickson (816) 470-2337 corn chairman for all of his hard work! The dinner will begin at 6:30 District Activities pm. The cost will be $20 per Kyle Kolkemeyer (816) 934-2548 person; all Scouts who earned Family FOS the rank of Eagle Scout in the Big Don Raffurty (816) 230-8215 Muddy District are welcome to Friends of Scouting attend for free! Please RSVP with Boy Scout Training It’s that time of the year to schedule a date for your unit’s Bob Brooks (660) 259-6278 Grant Dealy at (816)569-4956 or Friends of Scouting presentation. Great opportunities for [email protected]. Cub Scout Training presentations are Courts of Honor and Blue and Gold ban- Mary Martens (816) 776-6003 quets. Our presentations are brief and should not delay your Membership agenda by more than 8-10 minutes. By presenting at these John Helm (660) 259-4220 typically well-attended events, we give greatest number of Relationships Chair families a chance to contribute, including those who don’t Keith Dorsch (816) 240-8394 Webelos Transition typically give of their time and talents. Thank your in advance for your support of this very im- Camping Chair Ed Gooseman (816) 682-2008 Every graduating Webelo de- portant campaign which helps bring the wonderful Scouting serves the opportunity to con- program to over 45,000 area youth in the Heart of America Venture Training tinue his Scouting experience as Council! Lee Roy Martens (816) 776-6003 a member of a Boy Scout troop. This year’s Family FOS campaign will again be chaired Nominating Chair Many Webelo Scouts will go on by Don Raffurty, Chairman for the Big Muddy District. To Louis Mautino (816) 240-8472 into Scouting with no help at all. schedule a unit presentation please contact Grant Dealy at District Executive But at least half of them need to (816)569-4956 or [email protected] Grant Dealy (800) 776-1110 know more about their opportuni- [email protected] ties for fun and adventure in the Scout troop. If you would like more information regarding Boy 2008 Cub Scout Day Camp Scout troops in your area, contact This year’s Day Camp: Spy Cubs; will be held for the third the district Webelos Transition year at Walnut Hills Park located in Carrollton, MO. Tammy Chair, Donita Cochran at (660) Cockrum and Susan Dallstream along with the rest of the day 259-2492 or District Executive, camp staff are working hard to make sure to put on another Grant Dealy at (816) 569-4956 great camp for our district this year. Anyone who is interested in serving on staff or if you have any questions about day camp please contact Tammy Cockrum at (660) 542-1170.

February March 2 District Dinner 2 District Committee Meeting Mushroom Patch Restaurant, Richmond, 6:30 pm Dibbins Hall, Lexington, 7:30 pm 5 Commisioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 7 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Roundtable, 7:30 pm Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church Lexington United Methodist Church 7 District Committee Meeting, Dibbins Hall, Lexington, 7:30 pm Big Muddy District Events

Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 11 Blue Elk

Klondike Derby 2008 Blue Elk Thanks to everyone who attended and helped put on our Klondike this year. It was a great suc- Committee Chairs cess! Special thanks to Craig Hastings, Klondike Chairman, for all of his hard work putting this District Chair new and exciting event together. Don Lograsso (816) 229-7444 District Commissioner District Dinner Jim Todd (816) 228-4081 Vice Chair – Program Our District Dinner will be held at the Adams’s Pointe Conference Center in Blue Springs on John Thornton (816) 252-2104 February 2, 2008. Cost for the event is $21.00 per person. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and Todd Lebo will be our guest emcee. This is the time to recognize Eagle Scouts and adult Scouters for Vice Chair – Operations Karen Burgess (816) 228-6911 their tremendous efforts in the past year. For more information please contact Jim Beachner at (816) 847-5617 or Tiffany Bumgardner at (816) 569-4969. Vice Chair – Human Resources Mike Rodak (816) 461-8533 FOS Chair Membership Ron Finke (816) 478-8474 Membership Chair Though the fall is over and the main recruitment efforts are complete for most units, keep in Phil Gramlich (816) 838-1461 mind that recruitment is a year round opportunity. A new boy can sign up at any time throughout Advancement Chair the year, so keep your unit’s posters or recruitment materials visible in the community all year Chris Bradshaw (816) 229-0397 long. You never know when a future Eagle will come calling. Training Chair Jim Burgess (816) 228-6911 Camping Chair Friends of Scouting Campaign Matt Turner (816) 229-0757 As you know the Scouting program would not continue without the financial support of its Activities Chair VInce Barreto (816) 228-2556 members and friends. The Blue Elk District has a strong history of financial support and expec- tations are that it will continue in 2008. Your unit should already be signed up to have a Friends Community Relations Chair of Scouting presentation. Peter Muelleman (816) 373-1329 If you are not signed up call Brian Bentrop at (816) 569-4918 to schedule a presentation date. Relationships Chair Presentations may be held at a Blue and Gold Banquet, Court of Honor, or committee meeting. Ken Zelk (816) 254-9868 Risk Management Marv Sands (816) 373-1212 Training Special Needs Louise Rissler (816) 228-1254 Training opportunities are available for all programs in the Blue Elk District in the coming months. District Director February 9, 2008 there is a Cub Scout leader training. March will start the beginning of the Boy Ross Pfannenstiel (816) 569-4964 Scout training series for the spring. Check the website and roundtable for additional information [email protected] on these trainings. As always there are trainings at every roundtable. For more information visit District Executives www.hoac-bsa.org, contact Jim Burgess at (816) 228-6911 or [email protected], or any Brian Bentrop (816) 569-4918 of the professional staff at (816) 942-9333. [email protected] Tiffany Bumgardner (816) 569-4969 [email protected]

February March 2 District Recognition Dinner 1 Scoutmaster/ASM Training Adams Point Conference Ctr. Location to be determined 1400 NE Cornado Dr., 6:00 pm 7 Roundtable 7 Roundtable COR Training, MB Counselor Training, OA Chapter Mtg, OA Chapter Mtg, Youth Protection Training, Youth Protection Training, New Leader Essentials, New Leader Essentials, Eagle Board of Review, Eagle Board of Review, Plaza Heights Baptist Church, Plaza Heights Baptist Church 501 Clark Rd., 7:00 pm 501 Clark Rd., 7:00 pm 9 Cub Leader & Venturing Training 14 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm FIrst UMC Church of Blue Springs District Committee Mtg., 7:00 pm 8:00 am to Noon Beacon Heights Community Church 14 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 19402 Holke Road

Blue Elk District Events District Committee Mtg., 7:00 pm 18 Troop Committee Challenge Beacon Heights Community Church Locationto be determined 19402 Holke Road 12 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 Kaw Are your Webelos ready to cross over???? February is Blue and Gold month and also time for Webelos cross over. If your Webelos aren’t ready to graduate into Boy Scouting, we would love to help. Several troops in Kaw District are hosting 2008 Kaw Webelos dens for meetings or campouts. They are showing them what to expect when they become Committee Chairs Boy Scouts. If you need more information about the Webelos to Scout transition, contact Charles Vonderheid (816) 569-4949, or Dusty Boatright (816) 569-4967. District Chair Graduating Webelos Scouts represents 80% of our Boy Scouts membership. It is important that Tom Cooley (913) 573-5040 troops work closely with their feeder packs. Extend an invitation to go camping or attend one of your District Commissioner troop meetings. If you need help with working with your pack, contact Charles or Dusty. We will gladly Bob Euler (913) 772-0333 help you with your recruitment effort and provide you with accurate contact information. Cub Scout Round Table Sharon Thebo (913) 287-2278 Friends of Scouting Boy Scout Round Table Our Friends of Scouting campaign is a fast and successful fundraising drive and you definitely Shawn Mullen (913) 651-4550 want to be a part of it! So far, you have helped us raise more than 35% of our 2008 Family Friends of Members at Large Scouting goal. If you haven’t already done so, contact Bill Brown (913) 724-3612, [email protected] Mark Mitchell (913) 573-5040 or Dusty Boatright, [email protected] and reserve your FOS presentation date. Do not miss out Greg Carpenter ( 816) 769-7975 on a great presentation and an opportunity to give back to Scouting. Family FOS Maryann Neeland (913) 651-5575 Klondike Derby Youth Protection Training Nancy Henre (913) 369-2726 Thank you to all the Scouts and Scouters who made the Klondike Derby a success. A special thanks Membership Chair to Larry Sisk and his crew for their hard work. Tony Aranda (913) 334-3655 Cub Scout Day Camp District Training Chair Dan Hammond (913) 651-4885 As the cold weather continues, it’s nice to be able to think Camping Chair about warmer weather and summertime ...especially day Mike Henre (913) 369-2726 camp time!! This year, day camp will be held from June 9 - Advancement Chair 13 in Cub World at Camp Naish in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Sharlet Untereiner (913) 651-3436 Camp will be double the fun because we will be working Activities Chair jointly with the Pioneer Trails District. Larry Sick (913) 596-1216 Lunch will also be provided every day during day camp for Relationships Chair the boys to enjoy! (adult leaders bring their own lunch) Your Ray Thebo (913) 287-2278 Cubs can look forward to sling shots, BB guns, arts & crafts, Venturing Chair kickball, skits, archery, and much more! The fee for camp Richard Randolf Jr. (913) 631-7390 is $45.00, however campership applications are available District Director (contact Charles Vonderheid for information). Day Camp Dusty Boatright (816) 569-4967 2008 is going to be a blast, get ready to have a great time. [email protected] Kaw If you have any questions, contact this year’s camp di- Senior District Executive rector John Burris at [email protected] , or Dusty Jeff Terrell (816) 569-4947 District Events [email protected] Boatright, [email protected]. February 7 Roundtable, OA Chapter Meeting Kaw District Pinewood Derby Bonner Springs United Methoodist It’s Pinewood Derby time again! Cub Scouts throughout the Kaw District are always excited about de- 425 W. Morse Ave., 7:00 pm signing, shaping, painting, and finally racing their cars. The Kaw District is extending an invitation to all 14 District Committee Meeting, Cub Scouts and their leaders to participate in the 9th annual Pinewood Derby Race at the General Mo- Commissioner Meeting tors Fairfax Plant on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. This joint venture allows Cub BPU Human Resources Scouts from Wyandotte and Leavenworth Counties to race against one another. It is a free event. 300 N 65th St., KC, KS., 7:00 pm The fun begins at 8:00 a.m. with the official registration and weigh-in of all cars, and the first race starts March around 9:00 a.m. Last year, Cub Scouts had an exciting time racing their cars, as well as looking at the 6 Roundtable, real race cars and other unique cars on display in front of the plant. Come and experience the excitement OA Chapter Meeting, of racing your Pinewood Derby car against other Cub Scouts from Wyandotte and Leavenworth Counties. Bonner Springs United Methodist For more information visit http://hoac-bsa.org/kdactivities.cfm or call Dusty Boatright (913) 569-4967. 425 Morse Rd., 7:00 pm 13 District Committee Meeting BPU Human Resources District Dinner 300 N. 65th St., KC, KS., 7:00 pm Thanks to all who made the District Dinner such a success. A special thanks to Sharlet, Nancy, Susan and their crew who made the night special and the South Camp Dinning Hall look great. Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 13 Lone Bear

District Recognition Dinner 2008 Lone Bear What an evening! It is great to be able to recognize some of the outstanding volunteers that give Committee Chairs of their time and talents here in the Lone Bear District. If you were unable to attend the dinner, here are the recipients of the Award of Merit and the Silver Bear. District Chair Gary Cover (660) 885-6914 Award of Merit: District Commissioner John Harris- John Gaston (816) 297-2216 Committee Chairman for LDS units 514 and Young Men’s President in Warrensburg, MO Membership Chair Mike Morales- Mike Morales (660) 885-3412 Lone Bear District Membership Chairman and committee member for Troop 1430 in Clinton, MO Training Chair Mike Wiltfong (660) 885-2406 Silver Bear: Advancement Chair Denny Jefferson –Committee Chairman for Troop 1513 in Warrensburg, MO Kevin Nelson (816) 331-9528 Regan Crowell-Cubmaster for Pack 4002 and Scoutmaster for Troop 1002 in Clinton, MO Camping Chair Kathy Hood- Cubmaster for Pack 4632 in Windsor, MO Judy Molt (660) 747-0841 Allen Huff- Committee Chairman for Troop 1225 in Clinton, MO Activities Chair Jack Wetzel- Active leadership in Clinton, MO Jon Cerda (816) 726-6145 OA Chapter Advisor When you see these recipients around, be sure to congratulate them once again. Who will be our Judy Molt (660) 747-0841 recipients next year? Special Needs April Hale (660) 747-7232 Day Camp PR/Paw Prints “This message will self destruct as soon as you are done reading the following information.” This is for Marilyn Gigilio (417) 644-1046 Cub Scout secret agents only. “Spy Cubs” is the theme for day camp this year. The dates for day camp Risk Management will be June 16-20. Fun and adventure will be had by all this year. Activities, field sports, archery, bb Pam Olive (816) 588-7629 guns, and swimming are just a few of the fun things the boys will be able to do this year. We will have BS Roundtable Commissioner Kathy Cooper (660) 647-5868 a family night with a hot dog roast, campfire and parade. Senior District Executive For more information contact camp director John Hart (660) 747-3407 or at [email protected] or pro- David Riker (800) 776-1110 gram director Jennifer Faaborg at 660.747.8830 or at [email protected]. The cost this year is $45 if [email protected] registered by April 9, after that date the fee becomes $60. If you register at camp, the fee is $65. Any boy that joins Cub Scouts after April 9th will only need to pay the $45 fee. Good luck on your “mission” and we will see you there! Klondike Derby The Lone Bear Klondike Derby will take place on February 8-10 at Knob Noster State Park. The fee is $6 per Scout. Jon Cerda is the Klondike Chairman this year and has a great event planned out. The only item that he can’t plan is the weather. Let’s hope for lots of snow. Teams will travel from station Lone Bear to station and perform tasks for points. The team will the most points will win prizes. There will be a District Events campfire so come prepared with a song and skit. You may contact Jon at (816) 726-6145 cell or (660) 429-2747 work or email [email protected] for questions about the Klondike or if you have an inter- February est in being on the staff. 5 Roundtable Clinton Scout Center, 7:00 pm What Have Your Scouts Done? 8-10 Klondike Derby We know your unit is involved in exciting activities and are having lots of fun. The district committee 12 Commissioner Meeting and all of the Lone Bear District want to know what you have been up to. Please send your monthly Clinton Golden Corral, 6:30 pm highlights and photos to David Riker at [email protected]. We will be sure to get your units story in 19 District Committee Meeting this publication! Cover Law Office, 6:30 pm Roundtables March 8 Roundtable Roundtables are a monthly gathering of Scouters from the Lone Bear District. They are held the Clinton Scout Center, 7:00 pm first Tuesday of every month at the Clinton Scout Center. These meetings are an important way for 11 Commissioner Meeting leaders to learn from each other. This is also an opportunity for you to get information on a variety of Clinton Golden Corral, 6:30 pm subjects from the Heart of America Council and the Lone Bear District. Each month there will be a 18 District Committee Meeting new program for both Boy Scout leaders and Cub Scout leaders. We always have a great time and it Cover Law Office, 6:30 pm would benefit your unit to have at least one adult leader present. We are sure that you will take away some valuable information. For more information, contact David Riker (816) 569-4974, (800) 776-1110 or [email protected]. 14 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 North Star

Roundtable North Star 2008 North Star Roundtable is held at Platte Woods United Methodist Committee Chairs Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Road, Platte Woods, MO. District Events All Life Scouts needing their Eagle Scout service projects February approved must come in class-A uniform. Please bring your District Chair project book completely filled out and signed. 1-2 Pinewood Derby, Larry Janacaro (816) 454-1365 Metro North Mall - Lower Level District Vice Chairman All Cub Scout Leaders are invited to attend the Cub 11 Roundtable, Hale Lentz (816) 628-6961 Scout roundtable. Handouts are available to help you de- New Leader Essentials District Commissioner liver a quality program to your Cubs. This is a great oppor- Youth Protection Training Terry Chapman (816) 453-0680 tunity to network with other Cub leaders and share ideas. Merit Badge Counselor Training Activities Come for the fun. OA Chapter Mtg Jeff Goertz (816) 781-8403 PWUMC, 7310 NW Prairie, 7:30 pm Advancement Boy Scout and Venture leaders share a program full of 9 Scoutmaster/ASM Specific Training John McBurney (816) 781-6923 fun and excitement. Come find out the latest cooking strat- Congress Middle School, Camping egies, prepare for the Klondike Derby, learn what’s new in 8150 Congress, 7:30 pm John Pileggi (816) 453-3020 the Merit Badge corner, and find out about new camping 12 District Committee/Planning Mtg Finance/FOS opportunities. That’s just the tip of the iceberg!!! North Cross UMC, Brad Gill (816) 741-5786 1321 NE Vivion, 7:30 pm FOS Family Youth Protection and New Leader Essential Training are offered as well. If you know of a volunteer or a leader in 14 Commissioner Staff Meeting Melinda Mehaffy (816) 781-9118 St. Lukes Presbyterian Membership/Relationships your unit that needs this training, invite them along. 4301 NE Vivion, 7:30 pm Nancy Stasiak (816) 781-7131 22-24 Klondike Derby NESA Kelsey Short Campground Bob Whitaker (816) 455-0021 Pinewood Derby Smithville Lake, 5:00 pm Public Relations The 15th Annual North Star District Pinewood Derby Brian Blake (816) 746-6797 Championships will be held on February 1 and 2, 2008 at March Special Needs the Metro North Mall – Lower Level. 4 Scoutmaster/ASM Specific Training Colleen Chapman (816) 453-0680 The competition is for Tiger Cubs, Wolves, Bears, 1st 6 Roundtable Training New Leader Essentials Jeff Tyler (816) 505-2015 Year Webelos and 2nd Year Webelos who are the cham- Youth Protection Training Youth Protection pions of their individual pack’s Pinewood Derbies. Merit Badge Counselor Training Joni Glenn (816) 781-7666 If you need more information, contact race-master Jeff OA Chapter Meeting

Senior District Director Cook at [email protected], or at (h)816-468-9232. Or, PWUMC, 7310 NW Prairie, 7:30 pm Jason Ballew (816) 569-4982 check http://hoac-bsa.org/nsactivities.cfm. 11 District Committee/Planning Mtg [email protected] North Cross UMC, District Executives 1321 NE VIivion, 7:30 pm Jonathan Geiger (816) 569-4932 Training 11 Scoutmaster/ASM Specific Training, [email protected] The North Star District Training teams are gearing up for 13 Commissioner Staff Mtg Jeremy McGowan (816) 569-4970 St. Lukes Presbyterian, [email protected] another round of quality training sessions. If any of your 4301 NE Vivion, 7:30 pm leaders changed positions during the recharter process, 17 Youth Protection Training they need to attend training for their new position. You can New Leader Essentials find out the VERY LATEST on the training offered at http:// 24 Cub Leader Specific Training hoac-gsa.org/nstraining.cfm. 25 Troop Committee Challenge Klondike Derby 29 Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Skills Kelsey Short Campground North Star Scouts have the best Scouting skills in the Heart of America Council. One place they devel- Smithville Lake op these skills is at the North Star District Klondike Derby. Units are dusting off their sleds and preparing for the day when Scouts can show off their Scouting skills. The derby will be held on February, 22-24, 2008, at the Kelsey Short Campground at Smithville Lake. Friend of Scouting 2008 The program will run on Saturday from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm. Camping is optional on Friday evening for an extra $2 per person. For more information, see http://hoac-bsa.org/ae_links/NS_Klondike_Flier_ More than 75% of our units have 2007.pdf. scheduled an FOS presentation to be held over the next several months. If Camping you have not scheduled one, be sure to contact Jeremy McGowan, 816- It’s the middle of winter and the time to start thinking about spring and summer camping. Webelos 569-4970 or at jmcgowan@bsamail. Woods will be held May 2 and 3 at Kelsey Short Youth Campground at Smithville Lake. Next is Cub Scout org with dates that will work for your Day Camp on June 2 - 5 at the Platte County Fairgrounds in Tracy, MO. More info on day camp can FOS presentation. Our goal is to be found at http://hoac-bsa.org/nsdc.cfm. Don’t forget about Webelos Camp and Bear Resident Camp have 100% of our units participate. at Naish along with Boy Scout Camp at Camps Naish and Bartle. Need more information? Check out Your help is appreciated. http://hoac-bsa.org/nscamp.cfm. Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 15 Northern Tier

Webelos On Wheels 2008 Northern Tier February 9, 2008 marks the date for Webelos on Wheels. Your Webelos will have the opportunity Committee Chairs to participate in some exciting science activities while completing some of the requirements needed to earn the Scientist Activity Pin. Make sure you are planning on coming out for a Saturday of fun District Chair and learning, and bring your Webelos too! Webelos on Wheels will once again be held at UMKC’s Dave Belz (913) 648-2459 Department of Physics-Flarsheim Hall 5110 Rockhill Road. District Commissioner Judy Tuckness (913) 268-9996 Friends of Scouting Popcorn - open - Congratulations to all of our units who participated in the Popcorn Sale in 2007! Your efforts sold Family FOS several thousand dollars worth of popcorn, with more than 70% of that staying here in Northern Gary Akers (913) 262-2047 Tier in our units and to help with necessary Council Operations! Thanks go to Stephanie Ogan, Membership Chair Popcorn Chair, for a job well done! Thanks for your commitment to this vital program! Dick Kaufman (913) 461-7020 Activities Chair Shane St. Clair (913) 248-1125 Pinewood Derby Advancement Chair Eric Mc Intyre (913) 871-1816 Northern Tier On March 29, Northern Tier District will hold the annual district Camping Chair District Events Pinewood Derby. Pack winners are invited to attend to will be Dave Sultz (913) 381-7824 a lot fun and we look forward to seeing you there. It will be held Order of the Arrow Advisor February at Minimal Invasive Surgery Center at 11217 Lakeview Ave in Wendy Richardson (785) 869-2056

2 District Leadership Planning Lenexa. Visit the district activities webpage to download the Cub Scout Training Council Service Center, 8:00 am registration form. Pat Wiederaenders (913) 236-7824

2 District Recognition Dinner Boy Scout Training 11217 Lakeview Ave, Lenxea Tim Thomas (913) 268-7428 Day Camp 2008 5 District Committee Meeting Popcorn Chair Stephanie Ogan (913) 385-7105 Grace Christian Fellowship Church Day camp is just around the corner and the theme is Spy 7230 Quivira Rd., 7:00 pm Public Relations Chair Cubs. Now is the time to start planning for day camp. We will Dave Mascal (913) 831-1071 7 Roundtable hold camp at Shawnee Riverfront Park from June 9-13. To get OA Chapter Meeting Relationships Chair involved or get more information, please contact Dave Sultz, Gene Young (913) 722-1134 Merit Badge Counselor Training Camp Director, at (913) 381-7824, Greg Ogan, Program Direc- Eagle Project Approval Risk Management Chair tor at (913) 385-7105 or Kathryn Rajala at (816) 942-9333. LDS Church, 7100 Hadley Rob Jones (913) 681-1453

9 Webelos on Wheels Cub Scout Roundtable UMKC Dept of Physics Greg & Stephanie Ogan (913) 385-7105 Flarsheim Hall, 5110 Rockhill Rd. Friends of Scouting Boy Scout Roundtable Mike Blinn (913) 432-4224 14 Commissioner Meeting If you haven’t scheduled a Family Friends of Scouting pre- Venturing Roundtable Grace Christian Fellowship Church sentation now is the time to put one on your calendar. Keep 7230 Quivira Rd., 7:00 pm Bob & Bobanne Kalkofen (913) 362-5576 in mind, you can schedule your presentation any time through Senior District Executive 21 Eagle Boards of Review the end of March 2008, but we need to know your date as soon Lenexa LDS Church Kathryn Rajala (816) 942-9333 7845 Allman Rd., 6:30 pm as possible. We missed our Family Friends of Scouting goal [email protected] last year and need your help to reach the goal this year. Please March schedule your presentation today by contacting Gary Akers, 4 District Committee Meeting Family FOS Chairman, at (913) 262-2047. Grace Christian Fellowship Church 7230 Quvira Rd., 7:00 pm 6 Roundtable Cuboree OA Chapter Meeting Merit Badge Counselor Training We will hold a Cuboree on May 9-10 at Camp Naish. Make Eagle Project Approval plans for a weekend of fun, games and learning! Registration LDS Church , 7100 Hadley forms are available on the district webpage under activities. 13 Commissioner Meeting Grace Christian Fellowship Church 7230 Quivira Rd., 7:00 pm 26 Day Camp Coordinator Meeting Training 28-29 District Pinewood Derby There are several opportunities for you to learn more about Minimally Invasive Surgery Center the Scouting program and how to make it come alive for your 11217 Lakewood Ave, Lenexa Scouts. Please be sure to take advantage of all the great train- ing opportunities available. Check the district webpage under training for the upcoming dates.

16 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 Pelathe

Recruiting Update Rechartering 2008 Pelathe Committee Chairs The Pelathe District did an abso- Thank you to everyone that turned in their unit recharters lutely amazing job recruiting new on time!!! Our district still has a couple of units that need District Chair District Chair boys! Our district finished 2007 to finish this process. If there are any questions or con- Dave Belz (913) 648-2459 Frank Wright (785) 594-3006 with 5.9% more members. The cerns, please contact Jacob Allen at [email protected]. Vice Chair District Commissioner Pelathe District ended the month of Judy Tuckness (913) 268-9996 Tom Sheely/ Glen Sharp (785) 842-9662 December 2007 with 1,172 youth. Friends of Scouting District Commissioner - open - Frank Wright and Brenda Kappel- Friends of Scouting John Scott (785) 542-3510 Family FOS man did an amazing job organizing Advancement Gary Akers (913) 262-2047 all the recruitments this year. Please turned in your pack’s Blue and Gold date so we Keith Wood (785) 841-7208 Membership Chair It is important to keep every one can arrange an FOS presentation, please contact Jacob Activities Bruce Wagoner (785) 312-0687 Dick Kaufman (913) 461-7020 of these Scouts active in our pro- Allen ata (816) 569-4962. Let’s make this the year that Training Activities Chair gram. every unit qualifies for free rank advancement!!!! Let’s Shane St. Clair (913) 248-1125 Pat Donahue (785) 842-5589 If boys have dropped off your reach our FOS goal as easily as we reach our member- Camping Advancement Chair ship goals and become a Quality District for 2008!!! This Eric Mc Intyre (913) 871-1816 charters, please follow up with Harry Smith (785) 749-1524 year’s Family FOS Chair is Mark Gleason. You can reach Camping Chair them and find out why. Congratu- Membership/Relationships Dave Sultz (913) 381-7824 lations to everyone for increasing Mark Gleeson at (785) 841-2334 Frank Wright (785) 842-3553 Order of the Arrow Advisor Pelathe’s membership two years in If you have any questions. Thank you for your support Communications Michelle Powell Wendy Richardson (785) 869-2056 a row. Let’s make sure we do the with this year’s Friends of Scouting campaign.member- Cub Scout Training same in 2008!!!!! NESA ship two years in a row. Let’s make sure we do the same Allen Wiechert (785) 842-5467 Pat Wiederaenders (913) 236-7824 in 2008!!!!! Boy Scout Training Boy Scout Roundtable Tim Thomas (913) 268-7428 Roundtables Steve Roberts (785) 331-2871 Popcorn Chair If you have never attended, please Cub Scout Roundtable Popcorn David Ozaki (785) 832-1058 Stephanie Ogan (913) 385-7105 join us this spring. You will be glad Public Relations Chair Popcorn sales have come to an end. The Pelathe District Venturing that you did. Joe King (785) 841-6018 Dave Mascal (913) 831-1071 ended up selling 26.9% more popcorn than the previous Roundtable is an informational District Executive Relationships Chair year. If you put this into terms of money, our units com- event held to make sure you have Jacob Allen (816) 569-4962 Gene Young (913) 722-1134 bined sold approximately $30,000 more worth of popcorn all the resources you need to a ter- [email protected] Risk Management Chair than the 2006 year. Jean Pfeifer did a great job organizing Rob Jones (913) 681-1453 rific program. the sales in 2006 and 2007. Hopefully she’ll come back Cub Scout Roundtable Roundtables are great place to and have even a more successful year in 2008. Thanks Greg & Stephanie Ogan (913) 385-7105 meet people and share ideas. They Boy Scout Roundtable again Jean!!! are held the first Thursday of every Mike Blinn (913) 432-4224 Venturing Roundtable month at 7:00 pm at First Baptist Bob & Bobanne Kalkofen (913) 362-5576 Church in Lawrence. Senior District Executive Every unit has a file filled with Kathryn Rajala (816) 942-9333 useful information and ideas. Look Winter Event “Glacial Glutes II” [email protected] forward to seeing you there. Hi Pelathe, As you know, we will hold our second Glacial Glutes winter camp- Pelathe oree February 15-17. We open the staffing of this event to the District Events district. If any of you are interested in helping with Glacial Glutes please let me know. February We need all kinds of help: , 6:30 pm 7 Commissioner Meeting Blackpowder firing line help Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church Spear Throwing 15-17 Glacial Glutes Hawk and Knife Throwing FOP Campground Archery 21 District Committee Mtg. Trading Troop 55 Scout Cabin Cooking chili and soup for the participants March We also welcome any blacksmiths, skinners, trappers, bow makers, flint knappers and any other 6 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm primitive skills and craft people. We’d love to have something NEW! Roundtable, 7:00 pm If you’re interested in serving in any of these areas, please let me know. We’d be glad to have you!! First Baptist Church 20 District Committee Meeting Jim Peterson Troop 55 Scout Cabin

Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 17 Pioneer Trails

2008 Pioneer Trails A Job Well Done Training Update Committee Chairs Your Pioneer Trails professional staff would like to give On behalf of the Pioneer Trails District Chair a special thanks to Pat Parks and all the volunteers who District, I would like to thank Jim Bernard Jr. 913) 385-7088 helped with this year’s Merit Badge Academy. It was a team Carole and Cecil Gaither, Dave District Vice-Chair effort and a job well done. Also thanks to the individuals at Penner, and everyone who took Fred DeFeo (816) 942-0675 Hogan Prep High School who once again made it possible time out of their busy schedules District Vice-Chair to hold this activity at their high school. This event is reward- to attend training over the last few John Starr (816) 213-0066 months. District Vice-Chair ing, and it is a pleasure to have it run smoothly. Next year Gary Williams (816) 358-4895 should be no different, so please plan to attend Merit Badge Becoming a trained leader helps District Commissioner Academy of 2009. to ensure that the Scouts in your David Penner (816) 444-2379 unit receive the best possible pro- Advancement Chair gram. Your sacrifice of time and Pat Parks (816) 523-6382 commitment is appreciated. Activities Chair District Dinner Our training team is extremely Ed Mulik (816) 835-3065 You cannot talk about the Pioneer Trails District Dinner good at what they do and will BS Roundtable without giving a special thanks to George Weaver, Carol gladly bring training to you if you George Weaver (816) 941-6411 Jean DeFeo, Jim Bernard Jr., Dave Penner and Pat Parks. have five or more people inter- CS Roundtable ested in becoming trained. If you Lisa Kessler (816) 313-0565 The Pioneer Trails District would not have been able to are interested in training please Camping Chair pull off this great feat without the help of these individuals, Marc Rainen (913) 341-1418 and the many others who worked behind the scenes. Our contact Carole Gaither at (816) Membership Chair district is a quality district, and it shows with the volunteers 523-5380 or Jay Ritter at (816) Jackie Ring (816) 812-1485 honored with this year’s Award of Merit. Mic-O-Say Memorial Honored this year were Scott Baird, Janice Chronister, Ross Whitacre (816) 924-6567 William McMein, Mick O’Neal, Andre Sidney, Suzy Spener, Public Relations Director Carol Jean DeFeo (816) 942-0675 Jerold Tapscott and Ross Whitacre. Once again we would Relationships Chair like to thank and honor the individuals who have put in so Jon Voss (913) 652-0280 much time and effort into the Scouting movement. Risk Management Chair Dennis Cross (913) 444-7989 Friends of Scouting Special Needs Chair Carole Gaither (816) 523-5380 Friends of Scouting helps to keep Scouting affordable Training Chair and available for everyone. With this being said, Scout Cecil Gaither (816) 523-5380 leaders please sign your units up for a Friends of Scouting District Director presentation. If you have not already scheduled a presen- Brian Tobler (816) 569-4985 tation for this year, now is the time. A Friends of Scout- [email protected] ing presentation takes five to eight minutes and should be District Executives 2008 Day Camp Jay Ritter (816) 569-4946 held at your troop Court of Honor or pack Blue and Gold. [email protected] A Friends of Scouting presentation helps to explain how Our 2008 day camp is getting Scouting works as well as giving people an opportunity to closer by the day. Once again contribute. Sign up at roundtable or contact Larry Tyrl at this event will be held at Camp (816) 942-5648. Naish in Bonner Springs with all the wonderful facilities that Cub World has to offer at our disposal. Day camp will be held June 9-13 and is great adventure for our new Cub Scouts. Now is the time February March to promote camp with the families of the Scouts in your pack and to 2 District Recognition Dinner 6:30 pm 6 Commisioners Meeting, begin making plans to attend. 7 Commisioners Meeting, 6:30 pm Roundtable, 7:30 pm Roundtable, 7:30 pm Merit Badge Counselor Training If you or someone you know Merit Badge Counselor Training OA Chapter Mtg would be interested in helping OA Chapter Meeting 15 Spring Event at camp, please contact Camp 19 District Committee Meeting 18 District Committee Meeting Director Lisa Kessler at (816) 313-0565 or Jay Ritter at (816) Pioneer Trails District 569-4946. You can also come to roundtable for more information.

18 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 Red-Tailed Hawk

Recognition Dinner Training 2008 Red-Tailed Hawk Committee Chairs There are many adults who work There will be many training dates offered in spring of hard delivering the best Scouting 2008. To keep up on dates and locations throughout the program possible every day in the year visit either of the district websites, www.eagle-scout. District Chair Red-Tailed Hawk District. Many of org or contact Jeff Wandtke at 913-764-8413 or Dewey Steve Berko (913) 897-2934 them go unnoticed for their devoted Barr 816-569-4983. District Commissioner efforts of service. The District Rec- Steve Ward (913) 764-5962 ognition Dinner is when we take District Vice-Chair time to thank those adults who play Bill Adams (913) 897-3680 Training Chair such a large roll in the delivery of Friends of Scouting Jeff Wandtke (913) 764-8413 By now you should have your unit’s Friends of Scout- the Scouting program. Camping Chair ing presentation scheduled with Dewey Barr or Tom Please join us Saturday March 1, Dave Weerts (913) 829-1321 2008 at the Prince of Peace Catho- Johnson. A great opportunity for these presentations is Activities Chair lic Church. For registration informa- at Courts of Honor or Blue and Gold banquets. Our pre- Jeff Turner (913) 851-0747 tion please visit www.eagle-scout. sentations are brief and should not delay your agenda by Advancement Chair org/RTH or www.hoac-bsa.org . more than 7-8 minutes. By conducting presentations at Ernie Lunsford (913) 780-5162 these typically well-attended events, we give more fam- Membership Chair ilies a chance to contribute, including those who don’t Cathy Puls (913) 829-0366 typically give of their time and talents. Boy Scout Roundtable Pete O’Malley (913) 764-1608 Thanks in advance for your support of this very impor- Cub Scout Roundtable tant campaign which helps bring the wonderful Scouting District Pinewood Derby Susan Lux (913) 764-8529 program to more than 45,000 area youth in the Heart of Venturing Roundtable Cub Scouts!… START YOUR America Council! Stan Lloyd (913) 541-9404 ENGINES!!! All packs in the RTH Many units have already hosted presentations and some District Director District are eligible to participate have earned free rank advancement for all of 2008. How Dewey Barr (816) 569-4983 [email protected] March 1, 2008 in the District Pine- did they do this? By reaching the unit dollars raised goal, wood Derby. Registration Flyer and and the number of gifts goal for their unit. These goals District Rules are posted online at are based on 2007 re-charter figures, and the number www.eagle-scout.org/RTH . of families in your unit. To inquire about your unit’s 2008 Friends of Scouting goal, please contact, Dewey Barr at (816) 569-4983 or [email protected] .

Stay in the Communication Loop Are you receiving all of the latest and greatest information regarding the Red-Tailed Hawk District and the Heart of America Council? There are many ways to keep informed and acquire current Scouting information. Please share the below communication avenues with the leaders in your unit. • Constant Contact E-mail, all registered leaders will receive email updates • HOAC Website, www.hoac-bsa.org • RTH roundtable, generally held the first Thursday of every month at College Church of the Nazarene, Cunningham Family Life Center

February March 2 Venture Leader Training 1 District Pinewood Derby 7 Roundtable Prince of Peace Catholic Church OA Chapter Meeting 1 District Annual Recognition Dinner College Church of the Nazarene, 7:00 pm Prince of Peace Catholic Church 14 Commissioner’s Meeting 6 Roundtable MNU Library, 7:30 pm OA Chapter Meeting 19 District Committee Meeting College Church of the Nazarene, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 7:00 pm 13 Commissioner’s Meeting 21 Eagle Boards of Review MNU Library, 7:30 pm St. Thomas Apostolic Church, 6:30 pm 18 District Committee Meeting

Red-Tailed Hawk Red-Tailed Hawk District Events 22-23 Council Venturing Officers Lock-In Advent Lutheran Church, 7 :00 pm Emeral CIty Gymnastics 20 Eagle Boards of Review, 9063 Bond, Overland Park St. Thomas Apostolic Church, 6:30 pm

Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 19 Thunderbird Thunderbird Friends of Scouting District Events When you equip boys to be the best they can be they become the men and leaders God intended. Thank you for scheduling your unit’s FOS presentation early this year! Your FOS participation and success is February equipping Thunderbird to be the best that it can be. Please call Leo at (816) 353-5311 or lberr990@hotmail. 5 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm com if you have not scheduled your FOS presentation. Thank you for your continued support of Scout- District Roundtable, 7:30 pm ing. New Leader Essentials, 7:00 pm Hickman Mills High School, Downhill Express – Winter Ski Event 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd. Thanks to everyone who attended our Winter Ski Event. Special thanks to Dan Morales for chairing this 12 District Committee Meeting event once again and everyone else who helped as well. Council Service Center, 7:00 pm March District Dinner Thank you to everyone who attended the Thunderbird District Recognition Banquet at The Emaline Ball- 4 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm room. We honored many special volunteers this year. Special thanks to David Esry, Myrna Frost, Brent District Roundtable, 7:30 pm New Leader Essentials, 7:00 pm Worley, Scott Dulle, Laura Crotty, and the rest of the volunteers who planned and staffed our 2008 ban- Hickman Mills High School, quet. 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd. 11 District Committee Meeting Pinewood Derby Council Service Center, 7:00 pm The annual Thunderbird District Pinewood Derby will be 2008 Thunderbird 29 Merit Badge Academy March 8, 2008 at Hickman Mills High School. Come out and Committee Chairs Hickman Mills High School join the fun. There will be more fun than just racing! There will 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd., be activities, contests, games, conessions, and more! This 9:00 am - 4:00 pm event is for everyone! Cubs race regardless of placement District Chair Training in their pack races. In addition to the Cub races everyone Joe Mackey, M.D. (816) 691-3181

Spring is a great time for new and is invited to race in the Outlaw Race (parents, siblings, and District Commissioner Lester Ham (816) 350-7438 transitioned leaders to attend train- scouts). Early registration is $5.00 if entered by the March Vice-Chair Finance ing. Looking for ways to spice up 4 deadline. After March 4 the fee is $6.00. You can regis- ter online at www.hoac-bsa.org, at the service center, or at James Freeman (816) 524-1630 your programs, our training sessions roundtable. For more information contact Mary Sheeley at Family FOS Chair are offer new ideas and resource. Leo Beroteran (816) 353-5311 816-223-9648 or [email protected]. CUB LEADERS - Each Cub Scout Vice-Chair Program leader needs Youth Protection, New Brent Worley (816) 767-9185 Merit Badge Academy Leader Essentials, and Position Spe- Vice-Chair Support Mark Grant (816) 380-3923 cific Training. Youth Protection is Merit Badge Academy is March 29 and will be held, once again, at Hickman Mills High School. Contact Ken Fuenfhausen for Activities available on-line, at roundtable, or Scott Dulle (816) 353-5311 questions: (816) 529-2971 [email protected] at the all day training April 5. New Advancement Leader Essentials and position spe- Take a look at http://hoac-bsa.org/TB_BS%20Activities.cfm Fred Bixler (816) 358-6105 cific training will also be on April 5. for registration information. Camping BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Greg Foss (816) 478-3710 Orientation) is scheduled for April 19 Rocket Day Membership and the Webelos Outdoor Leader Michelle Crain (816) 331-9839 The Thunderbird District Rocket Day will be April 19 at Unity Training overnight is scheduled for Special Needs Village in Lee’s Summit, Mo. This is the second year for this April 26-27. Barbara Shaffer (816) 763-3226 event and it is literally a Blast! Come on out, make a rocket, Training Chair BOY SCOUT LEADERS - Boy Scout and see how high it can fly! Dan Morales (816) 769-1810 Cub Scout Training Leader’s need Youth Protection, New Contact Kelly Clasen at [email protected] or (816) 225- Verna Ashcraft (816) 737-0472 Leader Essentials, and Position Spe- 2935 for questions cific Training. Scoutmaster/Assis- Boy Scout Training Janet Thornburg (816) 773-7449 tant Scoutmaster Specific is sched- Day Camp Relationships uled for Saturday—March 15. New Cindy Cone (816) 694-5151 Thunderbird Cub Scout Day Camp will be July 7-11, at the Leader Essentials, Troop Commit- Senior District Director tee Challenge and Intro to Outdoor James A. Reed Archery Range in Lee’s Summit, MO. This Matt Gettys (816) 569-4971 Program—Part 1 are scheduled for year’s theme is Spy Cubs! Register now! Scouts paid in full [email protected] Tuesday—March 25th. Finally Intro- on or before April 9, 2008 - $45.00 per Scout. Scouts paid District Executives duction to Outdoor Leader Skills— after April 9, 2008 - $60.00 per Scout. Scouts added at camp Josh Morales (816) 569-4961 Part 2 will be held Saturday April 12 - $65.00 per Scout. New Scouts (including new Tigers - new [email protected] and Sunday April 13 at the Troop 300 Kindergarten graduates) who register after April 9, will be of- Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 Cabin in Pleasant Hill. fered the $45 rate. Check out the council website, Kay Dun- [email protected] can at [email protected] or 816-524-or Gretchen Hicks More information available round- at [email protected] or 816-524-9358 for camp and tables, at hoac-bsa.org, or call Dan staff information. Morales at (816) 769-1810. 20 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 Trailhead

2008 Trailhead 2007 District Award of Merit and Outstanding Leader Awards Committee Chairs Congratulations to Rob Sisco, Karen Winney, and Gary Smith on their selection to receive the District Award of Merit at the Trailhead District Adult Recognition Event on January 26. The District District Chair Nick Badgerow [email protected] Award of Merit is the highest award a volunteer Scouter can receive from a district. The awards did District Commissioner not stop there, congratulations to all of the recipients of the Trailhead District Outstanding Leader John Heather [email protected] Awards. Thank you to Robert Kline, chairman of the DARE event for putting together another won- Activities Chair derful evening. Lauren James [email protected] Friends of Scouting Chair Zack Shafran [email protected] Friends of Scouting Pinewood Derby

Family FOS Chair Please help continue to make Scouting affordable The Trailhead District Pinewood Derby Tim Elliot tim@elliott-lawfirm.com and available to everyone. Make sure that your unit is right around the corner. On March 29, Membership Chair at Bass Pro Shop in Olathe, three cham- Rob Wheeler [email protected] is signed up for a Friends of Scouting presentation. If pions from every pack will test their car School Night Chair you have not already registered your unit now is the William Easley [email protected] time. Friends of Scouting presentations only take 5 to see how it stands against the other Public Relations Chair minutes and should be scheduled for either your troop packs. The district rules and registration Jennifer Quick [email protected] Court of Honor or pack Blue and Gold. You can either form can be found on the Trailhead Ac- Centennial Quality Chair sign up at roundtable or contact Matt Specht at (816) tivities Webpage. Remember a pack can Dean Carlson [email protected] 569-4966, [email protected]. send only 3 boys to the District Pinewood Advancement Chair Derby. Watch the Trailhead webpage, Rob Sisco [email protected] http://hoac-bsa.org/Thactivities.cfm for District Chair Camping Chair information. Joe Mackey, M.D. (816) 691-3181 Gary Smith [email protected] Cub Scout Day Camp: Spy Cubs District Commissioner Training Chair Now is the time to sign up for Cub Scout Day Camp. Camp will be held on June 17-20 at Shawnee Lester Ham (816) 350-7438 Larry Potts [email protected] Vice-Chair Finance Eagle Chair Riverfront Park (K-7 and 43rd St.). At “Spy Cubs” mission training, Scouts will use their skills and James Freeman (816) 524-1630 Dennis Gerrity [email protected] abilities to solve puzzles, scale obstacles, and capture enemies all while learning about the latest Family FOS Chair Boy Scout Roundtable Spy Cub gagets and getting the latest sharpshooter training. Scouts will leave a full-fledged Spy Leo Beroteran (816) 353-5311 Scott Bower [email protected] Cub, ready for their first mission. Look for more information on Day Camp on the website at http:// Vice-Chair Program Order of the Arrow Advisor hoac-bsa.org/thdc.cfm. Registration for early bird payment is due at the April roundtable. Brent Worley (816) 767-9185 Bob McGowan [email protected] Vice-Chair Support Venturing Roundtable Mark Grant (816) 380-3923 Chuck Even [email protected] Training Activities Cub Scout Roundtable Scott Dulle (816) 353-5311 Karen Winney [email protected] Doesn’t every boy deserve a trained leader? As a part of every leaders’ training Youth Protection Advancement Day Camp Director is essential. It is that time for all of those new leaders or individuals who will be our future leader- Fred Bixler (816) 358-6105 Cameron Horton [email protected] ship to be trained. Training will give you the skills and resources to provide a quality program for the

Camping Day Camp Program Director youth. You will also find ideas to minimize your workload. For Trailhead District training details visit Greg Foss (816) 478-3710 Bethany Almloff [email protected] www.hoac-bsa.org/Trailhead.cfm. Membership District Director Michelle Crain (816) 331-9839 Matt Specht (816) 569-4966 Special Needs [email protected] Barbara Shaffer (816) 763-3226 For the most updated information on Trailhead District, visit our webpage at: Training Chair http://hoac-bsaorg/Trailhead.cfm. Dan Morales (816) 769-1810 Cub Scout Training Verna Ashcraft (816) 737-0472 February 23 Merit Badge Forum 20 Eagle Boards of Review Boy Scout Training Church of the Resurrection LDS Church, 13025 Wornall, 6:30 pm 7 Roundtable Janet Thornburg (816) 773-7449 137th and Roe, 8:00 am New Leader Essentials 22 Venturing Training Relationships Merit Badge Counselor Training 25 Scoutmaster/ASM Job Specific Training Cindy Cone (816) 694-5151 March OA Chapter Meeting 29 District Pinewood Derby Senior District Director 6 Roundtable Matt Gettys (816) 569-4971 Eagle Scout Project Review OA Chapter Meeting [email protected] Church of the Resurrection Internet Advancement Training, Cubs District Executives 137th and Roe, 7:00 pm Eagle Project Review, Josh Morales (816) 569-4961 14 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Church of the Resurrection [email protected] Commission Meeting, 7:30 pm 137th and Roe, 7:00 pm Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm [email protected] 93rd and Nall Commissioner Meeting, 7:30 pm 21 Eagle Boards of Review Rolling Hills Presbyterian, Trailhead District Events LDS Church, 13025 Wornall, 6:30 pm 93rd and Nall

Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 21 Trails West

Webeloree 2008 Trails West On April 19 – 20 the Trails West District will be hosting its first Webeloree. The event is designed District Events to introduce Webelos to the Boy Scouting program. The campout will include fire building, orienteer- ing, BB guns and catapults. The event will run from noon on Saturday and conclude with a closing February ceremony at 9:00 am on Sunday. 7 Roundtable The event is open to all current Webelos and any Bear who will become a Webelo this fall. The Community Covenant Church cost of the event is $7 if paid by the April roundtable and $8 if paid at the gate. The fee includes 15700 W. 87, Lenexa, 7:00 pm dinner, breakfast, patch and program materials. 7 Commissioner Meeting, Pizza Maker 8725 Bourgade Ave., 6:00 pm Help Wanted and Welcomed 13 District Committee Meeting, Community Covenant Church The Trails West district committee and commissioners staff works hard to help all the units in the 15700 W 87, 7:00 pm district deliver the highest level of Scouting program possible. We can only achieve this with dedi- March cated volunteers. 6 Roundtable We are looking for new people with a Scouting background who would like to help deliver the Community Covenant Church Scouting program from the district level. 15700 W 87, 7:00 pm For more information call Matt Armstrong at (816) 569-4978. 6 Commissioner Meeting, Pizza Maker 8725 Bourgade Ave., 6:00 pm 12 District Committee Meeting, 2008 Boy Scout Fall Camporee Community Covenant Church Planning is underway for the 2008 Trails West District camporee and we would like your input. The 15700 W 87, 7:00 pm event will be held October 10-12, 2008 and our theme is the Amazing Race. 22 Merit Badge Forum What type of program would you like to see? Washington Elementary Olathe What would be your first choice on location? Here is your chance to get in on the ground floor and all ideas are welcome.

Day Camp 2008 2008 Trails West Committee Chairs June 16 – 19 - Lake Olathe The theme for the 2008 Cub Scout Day Camp program is “Spy Cubs”. Council and district staffs are currently planning the program for the thousands of Cub Scouts who attend camp in District Chair the Heart of America Council. Bruce La Londe (913) 438-6619 District Commissioner Scouts shoot BB guns, and bows and arrows; work on Webelos activity badges and Cub Scout Keith Neuman (913) 541-8362 belt loops. They will cook, sing songs, learn about nature, make crafts, and play games. Membership Chair The pack must provide adult leadership and make arrangements for transportation to and Geoff Mildenahll (913) 262-2572 from camp. It is recommended that packs have at least one registered adult leader at camp for Advancement Chair every five to six boys. The minimum number of adults required at any time is two, and one adult Ellen McGurk (913) 780-1577 must have completed Youth Protection Training. Everyone attending camp must complete a Training Chair Tony Jackowski (913) 307-9118 health information form. Activities Chair Camp is a wonderful part of the Scouting experience, and it helps your pack earn the Centen- Gloria Phelps (913) 856-4488 nial Quality Unit and Summertime Pack awards. Camping Chair Todd Whiteley (816) 665-1061 Who Can Attend? Boy Scout Roundtable Any registered Cub Scout (including kindergarten graduates) may attend day camp. Doug Strieby (913) 764-0547 Cub Scout Roundtable What Time Do They Start? David Bryant (913) 599-0514 Most day camp programs start around 9:00 am and end around 3:00 pm each day. Your Web Master district will provide a Walking Leader’s Guide for your adults, which will have specific sched- Brenda Colvin (913) 307-0745 ule of times and programs. District Director Matt Armstrong (816) 569-4978 For more information call Bill O’Conner at (913) 302-8549. [email protected]

22 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 Twin Rivers

2008 Twin Rivers Popcorn Sale Top Selling Units Committee Chairs The popcorn sale was a success again this year in Twin Rivers. Twenty-one units sold $101,439 worth of popcorn netting units $32,850 in commissions. District Chair Jamie Wilson (913) 755-3134 We are pleased to announce the top selling units; District Commissioner Top Salespack is Pack 3105 with average sales of $223.87 per Scout. Bud Burris (785) 867-3005 Top Salestroop is Troop 118 with average sales of $364.66 per Scout. Activities Chair These units will be recognized at our District Recognition Dinner in March. Plan now to participate Sylvia Nano (913) 557-9439 in the 2008 popcorn sale and help your Scouts be thrifty and earn their own way in Scouting. Advancement Chair Curtis Gibson (913) 259-2568 As of press time, the names of our top selling Scouts were unavailable. Relationship Chair Lawrence Dickinson (913) 731-8221 Everyone is Invited to Our Western Theme Recognition Dinner Boy Scouts Roundtable This year’s District Recognition Dinner will be held March 8, 2008 at Celebration Hall at the Fair- John Berton (785) 242-8294 grounds in Ottawa, Kansas. The dinner and festivities are open to everyone and plan to wear west- Cub Scouts Roundtable ern atttire. All are invited to attend. In fact, it just won’t be any fun without you. The council guest this AidaThomson (913) 294-9014 year will be our Scout Executive, Tim Bugg. This is your opportunity to meet him and tell him how

Special Needs Coordinator great a job your district executive is doing! Pam Thompson (913) 294-2344 Website Chair The cost is $15.00 per person before February 12, 2008 and $17.00 after then. At the door the Brock Guernsey (816) 728-3316 cost will be $19.00 per person. Registrations for the dinner are due by February 12, don’t miss out! District Executive Contact Sylvia Nano, Activities Chair at (913) 557-9439 or [email protected] for details. Gordon Corcoran (816) 569-4941 [email protected] Annual District Business Meeting The Annual District Business Meeting was held on December 18, 2007. At that meeting district New Meeting Locations officers and members-at-large were elected. Our district chairman for 2008 is Jamie Wilson. The members-at-large are: Bud Burris, Bob King, Lawrence Dickinson, Curtis Gibson, Sylvia Nano, Monthly roundtable meetings are Dennis Nowatzke, Pam Thompson, and Jamie Wilson. Brock Guernsey was added as a member- held at 7:00 pm the First Presbyterian at-large at our January district committee meeting. Specific responsibilities for each member-at- Church, 110 East Peoria Street, Paola. large can be found on the district page of the council’s website. It is across the street from the Paola District leaders are elected for one year renewable terms. The district committee serves at great Public Library and a half a block east of personal sacrifice, often in addition to responsibilities in their home units. The district, like the local the town square on the north side. units, is run by volunteers. The Scouts and Scouters of Twin Rivers owe a debt of gratitude to all Your commissioner staff would like to who have served in the past, to those who now serve, and who will serve the district in the future. thank everyone for attending and for the positive feedback.  The commissioner meetings will be Twin Rivers held at the same location at 6:30 pm. District Events

2008 District Calendars February The Twin Rivers District 2008 calendar 7 Commissioner Meeting is available. It was sent out via e-mail and  Paola United Methodist Church, 7:00 pm available in hard copy at January and  7 Roundtable February roundtable. There are changes Paola United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm this year to help enhance the district pro- 9 District Comittee Training gram. Don’t miss out. 12 District Recognition Dinner reservations due If you did not get a copy, contact your unit commissioner or district executive. March 6 Commissioner Meeting Paola United Methodist Church, 7:00 pm 2008 Friends of Scouting Campaign 6 Roundtable, OA Chapter Meeting Paola United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm The 2008 Friends of Scouting campaign is under way. Thanks to all who have already made 8 District Recognition Dinner a gift to support the Scouts in the district and council. If you have not yet made a gift please 11 District Committee Meeting consider doing so. Your district and council needs your support. 26 Scoutmaster/ASM Position Specific Training Free rank advancement for units that achieve their FOS goals is back this year. To find out 28 Scoutmaster/ASM Position Specific Training how much your unit’s goal is or how you can help the district achieve its goal contact the district executive. Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 23 Exploring

SALUTING GREAT POSTS DOING GREAT THINGS 2008 Exploring Committee Chairs We Salute;

Lincoln Pre High School Explorer Post 2879, Southeast High School/Manual Tech Center Program Chair Explorer Post 2881 & Wesport High School Explorer Post 2882 Janet Brown (816) 924-1700 We send out an Exploring salute to our newest Exploring Posts in the Heart of America Council. Training Chair These new posts are unique and are laying the ground work for in-school Explorer Posts. The em- John Morris (913) 677-3363 Fire & Emergency Exploring Chair phasis for these posts is to learn about careers in education and teaching. Also with the emphasis Jim Selsor (816) 524-4442 in today’s world on obesity in children. The School Based School Linked Services have gone into Health & Medicine Exploring Chair the high schools to not only educate high school students on the importance of healthy lifestyle, Joy Hobick (816) 404-7107 exercise, and eating right, but also these high school students are reaching students in the elemen- Science and Technology Chair tary and middle schools what they have learned. Larry Taber (816) 458-3020 The vision for this program was developed by Felicia Safir, Director of the School Based Services. District Director Felicia and her team including Lee Allen, Roger Franks, and Nathaniel Francis Jr. are driving the Lisa Hayes (816) 569-4972 [email protected] train to have an Explorer Post in ever Kansas City, Missouri High School. Their enthusiasm and District Executive determination to support the needs of youth of today have shown to be a great success. As of -vacant- today we have Exploring in over 50% of the Kansas City School District High Schools. Teachers from each high school lead the charge in educating their students in the career field of teaching and give their students hands on experience. They are fantastic programs and are continuing to grow. WE salute all that you do. KC @ Night - October 3, 2008! Go Exploring!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is our date but its not exactly set in stone. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL EXPLORER POSTS!!!! It’s going to be great! WE COMPLETED OUR EXPLORER RENEWAL AT 100%!!! 2008 IS OFF TO AN GREAT START WITH A 10% GAIN IN EXPLORERS! For questions or more information, please contact Lisa Hayes, Exploring & WAY TO GO! Learning for Life Director, at 816.569.4972 or lhayes@lflmail.org. The registration packet will be coming out in February. It’s gonna be awesome!

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Would you like updated Exploring infor- mation? Want to know about the latest resources available to your post’s leader- ship? Send us an e-mail and we will add you to our group listing. Your information 2008 National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference will be kept confidential. Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado July 21-26, 2008 Information is available to help you plan on attending. Tell us your story!! • Fact Sheet We would like to hear about what you • Conference Guidebook are doing with articles and pictures. In the • Participation Forms newsletter we offer an abundance of in- • National Youth Representative Nominees formation, but it is a lot of fun to see what the other posts and groups are doing out • Advisor of the Year Nominees there. • Exploring Conference 2008 [mov - 10.1 MB] If you have a great story to tell of an ad- The information and application can be found on the Learning for Life venture, activity, or exciting event, send it in Web site: www.learningforlife.org. Go to Exploring then Fire Services. You can view administra- or email your story with pictures and we’ll tion and support services, competitions and seminars offered at the conference, program activities, try to get it in to the newsletter. leadership development, and all forms that will be required to attend the conference. You can also download the conference guidebook from the website. 24 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 Eagles

BE 1138 Alexander Eichstadt NS 1314 Kyle Bowman RT 240 Clint Useldinger BE 1175 Jered Hudson NS 1314 Kyle Downs RT 265 Kalim Kazmi BE 1201 Collin Pearman NS 1314 Matthew Gandy RT 265 Max Mancillas BE 1201 Michael Stack NS 1314 Kenneth Gorman RT 265 William Michels BE 1201 Christopher Wilson NS 1351 Jason Barmann RT 315 Jacob Chapman BE 1204 Dakota Shade NS 1351 Daniel Bermejo RT 315 Evan Glidwell BE 1206 Matthew Cory NS 1351 Alexander Cooper RT 315 Daniel Shipley BE 1206 Dustin Johnson NS 1357 Benjamin Carr RT 324 Christopher Bell BE 1216 Jeffrey Ohmer NS 1374 Tyler Bedell RT 324 Aaron Smith BE 1221 Nathan Brockman NS 1374 Joshua Dick RT 459 Ethan Hacker BE 1228 Benjamin Shinn NS 1408 Austin Keen RT 2784 Skyler Hull BE 1246 Christopher Althoff NS 1433 Zachary Schmitz RT 2784 Tyson Hull BE 1332 Scott Osborne NS 1447 Ryan Ensign RT 6783 Scott Tietjen BE 1362 Matthew Gangl NS 1494 Sean Ashcraft TB 1032 Joseph Burke BE 1692 Jameson Wright NT 54 Benjamin Burgweger TB 1042 Andrew Escher BE 1865 Spencer Bergman NT 54 Devin Ellison TB 1042 Shawn Powell BE 1865 Thomas Schleininger III NT 54 Michael Shaw TB 1088 Cody Webb BM 1318 John Giorza NT 91 Seth Jurcyk TB 1195 Matthew Swartz BM 1318 Andrew Gray NT 91 Brian Kerns TB 1220 Steven Weaver KC @ Night - October 3, 2008! BM 1318 Ethan Hooser NT 91 Edward Merriman TB 1241 Tyler Davis BM 1318 Robert Maze III NT 91 Spencer Michelson TB 1283 Patrick Kelly BM 1318 Bradley Smith NT 91 Guerin Schwarberg TB 1285 Matthew Sims BM 1318 Collin Stephenson NT 93 Connor Chmielewski TB 1285 John Starr BM 1415 Caleb Haynes NT 93 Cody Daniels TB 1364 Nicholas Troyer BM 6123 Austin Davis NT 93 Eric Graves TB 1421 Mark St. German KW 44 David Bowman NT 93 Clint Jackson TB 1427 Michael Bass KW 44 Arlon Sloop NT 93 Raymond Miller TB 1531 Lucius Defeo KW 173 Howard Kings NT 93 Philip Park, Jr. TB 1631 Steven Stone KW 366 Charles Pepper NT 93 Jared Pessetto TB 1631 Michael Wilber LB 1304 Christopher Chaffee NT 93 Joseph Zdeb TH 10 Taylor Wilson LB 1403 George Farmer, Jr NT 192 Colin Ford TH 117 Samuel Cockriel LB 1404 Michael Weinmann NT 192 Ryan Schmidt TH 256 Kyle Groves LB 1513 Brock Billings NT 194 Ian Alejos TH 257 David Fogle LB 1513 Cole Braun NT 199 Gage Brummer TH 284 Nathan Pieper LB 1513 Brett Jones NT 295 Russell Benson TH 284 Lewis Sharp LB 1513 Carson Mills NT 299 James Hart, Jr TH 395 Albert Selanders LB 1513 Kyle Ritchhart NT 299 John Paul TH 396 Michael Bangert LB 1673 Brandon Godfrey NT 351 Leo Beck TH 1061 Jacob Bigus LB 1673 Douglas Smith NT 2684 Landon Evans TW 181 Darren Cloud NS 1260 Zachary Glazer PL 53 David Teefey TW 186 Taylor Kilkenny NS 1271 Tyler Strong PL 64 David Lewis TW 186 Michael Zuniga NS 1271 Ryan Strong PL 65 Adam Hogsett TW 401 Brendan North NS 1288 Jonathan Schanuel PT 1016 Jordan Halsey TW 428 Kevin Alquist PT 1016 Grant Simmons TW 494 Thomas Grannell PT 1024 Peter Smith TW 494 Lucas Philipp Tell us your story!! PT 1084 Westly Shealy TW 781 Jonathan Smith PT 1118 Peter Feuerborn PT 1118 John Hanson TW 781 Jonathan Smith PT 1118 Joshua Johnson TW 181 Darren Cloud PT 1150 Samuel Unwin RT 122 Sam Boomer RT 122 Kevin Chael RT 122 Alexander Mundt RT 201 Andrew Rondon RT 218 Brian Junge RT 222 Travis Brockmeyer RT 240 Matthew Grothoff

Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008 25 Tributes

IN MEMORY OF: Kenneth L. Jones Charles and Peggy Dourty IN HONOR OF: Timothy Harber Danny and Jackie Eberts Timothy Bennett Russell and Judith Hill Beatrice Edwards Daniel Contreras Patricia Bennett Karen Hunt Elinor Gates Jeff and Sandy Axel Bill Kenton James and Laurie Fluker Thomas Byerley John Hunkeler Richard and June LaGrece Deloma Franks Douglas Byerley Amy Hunkeler Robert and Judith Moeder Hallmark Cards Marvin and Billie Byerley Ira and Crystal Roberts Patricia Hayden George A. Lieberman Ronald Converse Ralph and Mary Rowe Lois Heath Harvey S. Bodker Liberty Bank of Arkansas Ray and Sandra Seidelman, Jr. Thomas and Barbara Hicks Russ and Valerie O’Meara Doug and Judy Rope Stephen Crain Don Stonger Jerome and Janet Jones James and Carolyn Arnold Alvin and MaDonna Tiemeyer Neal, Leslie and Ross Kenagy Kevin Walter Gail Lavenburg Durwood and Alice Ward Jon and Catherine Knickrehm Scully and Petersen Family Gail Lavenburg Foundation Bill Dinkmeyer Jerry H. Kuehnle Jodie and Evan Linard Marlene Dinkmeyer Willis and Rose Grinstead Thomas and Clarice McGraw Matthew Logan Chris Dinkmeyer Kenneth and Claire Powell Randy and Pam Oberdiek Marlene Dinkmeyer George and Eva Shepherd Michael and Sharyn Pendergist Charles W. Dressler Glenn and Shirley Stallard Mark Robertson Robert and Cindy Goodrick Nicholas and Bonny Roper Kenneth and Marcelyn Harris Stanley A. Littlefield Vaughn and Jenny Ruth William and Judy McEachen William and Vickie Kingsbury Fay Sailor Moss Copy Centero Frank Luppens David Scheidt Teresa Sullivan Ray and Seidelman, Jr. John and Nancy Schrick Delores Tackett Phillip Martin Patrick and Saletta Shuman Tina Thaden Wayne Folscroft Bill and Mariann Vandenberg Carl Todd Michael and Linda Lancaster Steven E. McDowell Mr. and Mrs. Georgia Tutorina Andy L. Fordemwalt Charles and Barbara Cassias, Jr. Walter and Dorothy Walker Florence Fordemwalt Joseph McCoy Arlene Webb Jason C. Gooch National Association of Letter Carriers Dalbert and Donna Wieligman, Jr. Russell and Jaunita Box Lloyd G. Mielke Robert and Barbara White Robyn, Kelly & Katelynn Dalby Stephen and Claudia Gosoroski Women’s Sunday School Charles, Trina Gooch and Family Class at Linden Baptist Richard Ost Carl and Linda Meade Church Jake Ost James and Sheryl McClure Rachel Ost Robert Merrill James and Debra Smith Betty Ost-Everley Ray and Peggy Hatfield and Jackie University of Central MO Dept. of Nursing Fall Class of 2007 Charles Tarwater Christopher Shipley Jess and Doris Stout Joseph and Regena Shipley Reginald Gosling Randall Dragon Raymond C. Whetsel Kevin A. Sweeney W. and Dana Bickel William and Beth Eckley Gertha Gromer Vernice Bills James and Cathy Lowry Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller Barry and Anne Boren Randy Williams Stephen Hertzfield David Boren and Family Troop 165 Harvey S. Bodker Nelle Brookshire Lt. Roland Jeffries Paul and Patricia Bryant William Cass Rodney and Cecelia Cheadle Mildred Johnson Donald and Delores Childs Bill and Mariann Vandenberg William and Sarah Diman

26 Adventures in Scouting February/March 2008