HOOSIER TRAILS COUNCIL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Hoosier Trails Council U.S. POSTAGE PAID Boy Scouts of America 5625 EAST STATE ROAD 46 PERMIT NO. 34 www.HoosierTrailsBSA.org BLOOMINGTON, IN 47401 - 9233 BLOOMINGTON, IN Hoosier Trail Signs 5625 East State Road 46 Bloomington, IN 47401

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Hoosier Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America HoosierTrailsBSA.org Trail Signs is the official newsletter of the Hoosier Trails Council, that communicates with more than 6,000 families in south-central Indiana. Expanding Programs to Welcome Girls (Released 10.11.2017) Newsletter submissions to Today, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic program [email protected]. and to deliver a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout. The historic decision comes after years of receiving requests from families and girls, the organization evaluated the results of numerous research efforts, gaining input from current members and leaders, as well as parents and girls who’ve never been involved in Scouting – to understand how to offer families an important additional choice in meeting the character development needs of all their children.

“This decision is true to the BSA’s mission and core values outlined in the Scout Oath and Law. The values of Scouting – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, kind, brave and reverent, for example – are important for both young men and women,” said Michael Surbaugh, the BSA’s . “We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children. We strive to bring what our organization does best – developing character and leadership for young people – to as many families and youth as possible as we help shape the next generation of leaders.”

Families today are busier and more diverse than ever. Most are dual-earners and there are more single-parent households than ever before, making convenient programs that serve the whole family more appealing. Additionally, many groups cur- rently underserved by Scouting, including the Hispanic and Asian communities, prefer to participate in activities as a family. Recent surveys of parents not involved with Scouting showed high interest in getting their daughters signed up for pro- grams like Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, with 90 percent expressing interest in a program like Cub Scouts and 87 percent ex- pressing interest in a program like Boy Scouts. Education experts also evaluated the curriculum and content and confirmed relevancy of the program for young women.

“The BSA’s record of producing leaders with high character and integrity is amazing” said Randall Stephenson, BSA’s national board chairman. “I’ve seen nothing that develops leadership skills and discipline like this organization. It is time to make these outstanding leadership development programs available to girls.”

Starting in the 2018 program year, families can choose to sign up their sons and daughters for Cub Scouts. Existing packs may choose to establish a new girl pack, establish a pack that consists of girl dens and boy dens or remain an all-boy pack. Cub Scout dens will be single-gender — all boys or all girls. Using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts program, the organization will also deliver a program for older girls, which will be announced in 2018 and projected to be available in 2019, that will enable them to earn the Eagle Scout rank. This unique approach allows the organization to maintain the integrity of the single gender model while also meeting the needs of today’s families. Hoosier Trails Council Scout Shop Store Hours 5625 East State Road 46 Monday-Friday: This decision expands the programs that the Boy Scouts of America offers for both boys and girls. Although known for its Bloomington, IN 47401 10:00 am - 5:00 pm iconic programs for boys, the BSA has offered co-ed programs since 1971 through Exploring and the program, which th 812.287.8349 Saturday: 10:00 am—2:00 pm celebrates its 20 anniversary in 2018. The STEM Scout pilot program is also available for both boys and girls.

From the Scout Executive’s Desk Council Dates November Scout Executive, Glen R. Steenberger 3 Professional Staff Meeting, 5625 East State Road 46, Bloomington, IN, 9:00 am 3-5 Lodge Leadership Development, Maumee Scout Reservation, 12975 West County Road 925 These are exciting times for the Boy Scouts of America and the Hoosier Trails Council! As we saw North, Norman in the lead article, girls can join Cub Scouts next fall and will ultimately be able to earn Eagle Scout following in the footsteps of many great Scouts over the last century. There have been 4 Wine-A-Ree – The Commons Mall, 301 Brown St., Columbus, IN, Noon – 6:00 pm very strong feelings on this change expressed to me; I guess my outlook is rooted in my own 6 District Operations Meeting & Commissioner Cabinet, Online Meeting, 7:00 pm daughter’s Scouting experience. She went on many Scouting functions with me and enjoyed her 10 Popcorn Orders Delivered Venturing experience, but I know she could have gotten a lot more from engagement in the 11 Hoosier Trails 5k Race – Ceraland, 3989 South 525 East, Columbus, 11:00 am entire program from the time she was in elementary school. She called me from college to tell me that she got her job with the IU Alumni Association, because of her experience in Scouting. 11 Council Properties Committee Meeting, Camp Louis Ernst, 9141 State Road 7, Dupont, 9:00 am She explained that on her first day, her boss sat down with her and said she stood out among the 11-26 Maumee Scout Reservation Closed for Hunting Season many applicants because she shared her Scouting involvement. He asked her what she knew 14 Council Executive Committee Meeting, The Seasons Lodge, 560 State Road 46, Nashville, 6:00 pm about the Scout Law, at which point she recited the twelve points. Impressed that she knew it he stated, “I expect you to live by that every day you are on this job”. These are experiences we have given boys for over a century and I 16 Council Program Group Meeting, Online Meeting, 8:00 pm for one am thrilled to be able to reach more kids through this change in policy. Sure there will be some logistical 18 IU Football Experience, Memorial Stadium, 1001 E 17th St., Bloomington challenges and some growing pains as we figure out how to tackle this new opportunity, but what a great “problem” 23 Scout Shop Closed to have to address. 23-24 Thanksgiving, Council Service Center Closed

We will develop a webpage on www.HoosierTrailsBSA.org to help communicate information on this change and 30 Unit Recharters Due provide resources to assist local Scouting programs to build their Scouting unit as it fits the need of their community and the charter partner. December

1 Professional Staff Meeting, 5625 East State Road 46, Bloomington, IN, 9:00 am “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” - Socrates 28 Popcorn Checks Deposited Honored to be your Scout Executive, 11 Commissioner Cabinet, Online Meeting, 7:00 pm 19 Council Executive Board Meeting, The Seasons Lodge, 560 State Road 46, Nashville, 6:00 pm 25-26 Council Service Center Closed 31 Silver Beaver Nominations Due Hoosier Trails 5k Run/Walk The third annual Hoosier Trails 5K will be held on Saturday, November 11 at Ceraland Park in Columbus, Indiana. It is our January mission to encourage personal growth among area youth by promoting physical fitness and outdoor adventure. 1 New Year’s, Council Service Center Closed

There is simply no better place to develop character and personal fitness than in the company of a small group of intrepid 5 Professional Staff Meeting, 5625 East State Road 46, Bloomington, IN, 9:00 am souls on a high adventure outing. High adventure works because it draws upon familiar Scouting values, and puts them 6 Order of the Arrow Winter Feast, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 520 South Chestnut St., Seymour, 6;00 pm to the test. Preparation and physical fitness are not merely outcomes, they are part of the cost of admission. The 8 Commissioner Cabinet, Online Meeting, 7:00 pm Hoosier Trails 5K was conceived to help smooth your road to adventure by emphasizing the importance of physical 915 Martin Luther King Day, Council Service Center Closed fitness, sharing trip information between Scout units, and promoting teamwork. 16 Council Executive Committee Meeting, The Seasons Lodge, 560 State Road 46, Nashville, 6:00 pm As always, every entrant will receive a custom patch, and members of the 24-26 Staff Planning Conference same Scout unit will be formed into teams. New this year, we are offering an 28 Order of the Arrow Lodge Executive Committee Meeting, Main Source Bank, 1130 East Tipton St., Seymour, 2:00 adventure-ready long sleeve tech shirt, ideal for keeping the sun and bugs off pm during warm months, and keeping the heat in when it's cooler outside. Awards will again be given to the top three individual Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, 29 Friends of Scouting Kickoff, Online Meeting, 7:00 pm Venturing Scouts, and male and female Scouters. Better yet, the top team will leave with a lightweight Tundra Tarp from Cooke Custom Sewing, guaranteed to keep rain from dampening your next high adventure outing. Regularly check our online calendar at www.HoosierTrailsBSA.org for additional information and updates!

Register online today at hoosiertrails5k.org, and we'll see you there! Scouting IU Football Experience November 17 & 18 Enabling Great Programs This is a great fall family activity for all Scouts and a perfect time to invite friends to join you in an awesome Friends of Scouting Scouting opportunity! Its that time of the year when you’ll start hearing the phrase “Friends of Scouting” at unit meetings and district roundtables. The Football Game time has not been determined. Kick-off information will be sent out as soon as a time has been set. What is Friends of Scouting? What does it mean to be a Friend of Scout Package Includes: Scouting? And why should you consider becoming one? Friday Night Indoor Campout (Mellencamp Pavilion) Saturday Morning Breakfast First, the basics: Friends of Scouting is our council’s annual giving campaign, which represents the council’s largest Saturday Morning Stadium & Facility Tour source of income. The Friends of Scouting campaign begins in November and ends in May. During the campaign, a Stadium Runout Before Kickoff volunteer will visit your pack meeting or troop court of honor to explain the campaign and make an appeal for your Football Scout Day Patch support. You’ll be asked to make a tax-deductible pledge to our local council. 1 Youth Ticket, 1 Adult Ticket, And A Parking Pass The natural next question is: Why should I give money to my local council? The answer can be expressed with Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged. Registration deadline is November 13th. Save time, money, and hassle by using our what’s called “The Iceberg Analogy.” online registration system. No refunds will be given for cancellations. The Iceberg Analogy The thinking here is that Scouts and volunteers see IU Football Experience Participation Fee is only $52.00 per youth/adult team. Register today: www.HoosierTrailsBSA.org only 20 percent of what councils provide to members. There’s a whole lot more beneath the surface. When one first becomes a Boy Scout, they have no idea that there were council professionals working behind the scenes to make the Scouting Online Registration Is Live Across Scouting Nation magic happen. Beyond our professional team, there Scouting families and prospective Scouting families have asked for it, and it’s here! The Boy Scouts of America is offering are many other services that the council provides to online registration to meet the demand for completing the entire registration process for youth members and adult leaders in make neighborhood Scouting programs successful. councils across the organization. Since fall 2016, online registration has been rolling out to councils across the country, and we’ve seen great success and 1973 Society adoption with this new system. This is a giant leap forward in allowing prospective members and leaders to register in a way A new recognition program has been set up to support the 2018 Friends of Scouting campaign, the 1973 Society. that’s convenient for them. Online registration creates a more efficient and user-friendly registration experience for units, You see, our council was incorporated in, you guessed it, 1973. This program establishes a three year commitment districts, and councils, and we’re excited to have all councils completely on-boarded. from a donor to support the society through a planned annual gift amount, which can be fulfilled in various ways. This program is designed for those faithful supporters that contribute to FOS annually and allows the council to HOW TO PUT ONLINE REGISTRATION TO GOOD USE focus upon identifying new donors; rather than renewing gifts. For more information: [email protected] So your council has been on-boarded for online registration, but how can you facilitate the effectiveness of online registration? Update your BeAScout pin! BeAScout.org is often one of the first introductions parents have to Scouting. By updating your BeAScout pin, you are helping Memorials & Tributes to connect these parents to a pack, troop, crew or ship near them. Take note, not all volunteers can update their unit’s pin. This responsibility lies in the primary unit leader, unit committee chair and chartered organization representative’s hands. Morris McCoy John Winks Janelle & Gary EuDaly Jean Adams For more information about Online Registration please visit http://www.scouting.org/onlineregistration.aspx. Hong Jin Joseph, Brandi, & Jay Klika Leonard Dobson Ralph & George Anne Baker Judy Atwood’s Family Gary Dix Jim & Connie Patrick Annual Business Meeting Notice Jan Pulliam Barbara Fewell The annual business meeting of the Hoosier Trails Council, Inc. Boy Scouts of America will be held Tuesday, April 17, Maryellen Reynolds Judy & Robert Millman 2018. This important meeting will be held at The Seasons Lodge, Nashville, IN. A dinner will begin at 6:00PM and the Erin Harris business meeting should be completed by 8:00PM Bud Bales Greg & Laura Sutton

Norman Deckard Petite & Bruce Kirkendoll Business items regarding the council will be introduced. Anyone wishing to submit resolutions should submit them by March 31st to the Resolutions Committee c/o Glen Steenberger, Scout Executive/Secretary. This is the occasion of the election of A gift to our council’s memorial/tribute fund is a thoughtful way to express respect, gratitude, and council members including members-at-large, executive board and officers. If anyone has recommendations, they can be sincere affection. Your gift honoring a loved one, friend, and others in times of sadness or joy will enrich submitted in writing to Council Nominating Committee, 5625 East State Road 46, Bloomington, IN 47401. the lives of the thousands of youth served by our council. Dedication Ceremony of the 2017 Platinum Journey to Excellence Unit Recognition Program The Hoosier Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America is striving to provide quality, meaningful programs to the young people in Marchant Ecology Lodge our area, to aid them in achieving their full potential in life. It is understood that the true benefit of the Scouting movement

The Marchant Ecology Lodge Dedication Ceremony was held comes directly from our Scouting units and if we are to improve the standard of our programs, units will make the Saturday, September 9, 2017; it was a great success and was well difference. attended. Troop 148 ‘s color guard was there to present our flags, In 2017, we will honor those units that go above and beyond the call of duty for the young people they serve. These special summer camp staffers, Executive Board members, donors, Indiana units will be designated as Platinum Level Journey to Excellence Units and will lead the way for the rest of the Council. This State Representatives, volunteers as well as Wood Badge trainees and special recognition will not come easy, but will bring worthy praise and tools to continue to build and strengthen the unit. staffers all attended this moving ceremony. Lee Marchant shared

how Scouting help shape him and expressed how he wanted to share Platinum Level Journey to Excellence Units will receive the following tokens for their heroic effort: these life-changing experiences with today’s young people. • Collector’s edition Council Shoulder Patch for each registered member of the unit. The Marchant Ecology Lodge will provide a permanent facility for the • A framed Certificate of Achievement for the unit’s trophy case. ecology programs at Boy Scout Summer Camp. This beautiful building will allow donated program supplies to be displayed and stored safely • HTC Summer Camp/Activity Discounts, $5 per Cub Scout Registrant, $10 per Boy Scout Camp Registrant. from the elements and wildlife all year around. • Free cloth rank advancement for your recharter year. Training EXPO 2018 Not only will this facility be used for Boy Scout Summer Camp, but it On Saturday, February 3rd, Hoosier Trails Council will will also be available to rent in the summer camp off season. • Special recognition in the Trails Sign’s on www.HoosierTrailsBSA.org and at the Annual Council Gala. be holding its Training Expo at Brown County • Intermediate School. Over 40 breakout sessions will Recognition item for the unit leader that will identify the accomplishment. be held from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm with lunch provided with paid registration. Sessions will cover In order for a unit to achieve this high recognition, there are seven elements that must be fulfilled: topics pertinent to leaders of all levels of Scouting • Achieve Gold Level Journey to Excellence Status for 2017. ranging from outdoor cooking to planning council- wide events. This year there will be suggested tracks • Attain 75% Direct Contact Leaders having been recorded as “Trained”. of sessions based on your leadership role in the BSA. We hope that you will save this date in your • Properly record rank advancements for youth within 2017. calendars and plan on joining us for a great day of learning. If you have any questions, session ideas, or • Provide a summer camp/activity (Cub Scouts) for Scouts and have an increase in youth participation over 2016. have a willingness to led a session reach out to the • Achieve membership growth over December 2016, and recharter on-time. Event Champion Stephanie Shaw at [email protected]. • Achieve unit’s Friends of Scouting Goal. (Goal is established by Unit-Serving Executive and the unit leadership.) Must have presentation before June of current year.

• Partner with the Council by participating in theCouncil Popcorn Sale and average $100/Scout in sales. Recent HTC Eagle Scouts In order for Scouting to have the greatest impact on a young person’s life, we must retain Scouts in our programs as long as possible. Platinum Level Journey to Excellence Units will stand on the foundation of quality programming and strive to fulfill

Daniel Philip Hill Crew 566 the promises of fun and adventure. Just as a Scout’s honor is sacred, as is your commitment to provide the best programming Wesley Grant Webb Troop 100 James E. West possible, and we hope to recognize your unit as Platinum Level Journey to Excellence Unit. For more information about this Elliott Michael Hughel Troop 526 program visit us at www.HoosierTrailsBSA.org Lucas Andrew Stirn Troop 634 Fellowship Award Kyler Joseph Broussard Troop 457 This award is recognition for support of the Jaydon Scott Hoffman Troop 121 Hoosier Trails Council, BSA Endowment Fund of Webelos Transition Jacob Matthew Leslie Troop 100 $1,000 or greater. There are various levels of the The passage from Cub Scout pack to Boy Scout troop should be smooth, with no time lost in between. By the time Webelos Carter Flynn Waddle Troop 222 award, depending upon the size of the gift. The Scouts are ready to cross over, they and their families should be familiar and comfortable with the youth and adult leaders of Brennon Michael Huguenard Troop 693 council’s endowment fund provides annual the troop, their role in the troop and troop activities, and feel excited about beginning this new adventure. The Webelos Scout's graduation ceremony should clearly signify his transition to a new level of Scouting, and could include the Tyler Kenneth Schlegel Troop 121 operational support to the council from the earnings of the gifts made to the fund, which are held in perpetuity. James E. West Fellowships presentation of his Arrow of Light badge, a , and a troop neckerchief. A Webelos Scout who has earned Ryan L Bailey Troop 337 are a tremendous way to honor a new Eagle Scout, outstanding Scout the Arrow of Light rank has now completed all the requirements for the Scout badge and may join a Boy Scout troop. The key Austin Junior Willis Troop 120 leader, or other significant life events. This win-win stabilizes the factor to improved Webelos transition is the ongoing working relationship of the leaders of a Cub Scout pack and a Boy Scout Koltan Mickael Hauersperger Troop 518 success of our annual youth programming, while recognizing troop. I deally a community organization would have both a pack and a troop with leaders who work together to help move Seth Aaron Belcher Troop 224 greatness. For more information, contact [email protected]. Webelos Scouts into a Boy Scout troop the same way schools move students from elementary school to middle school. Griffin Reed McLeish-Petty Troop 224 White River Trails District Serving Daviess, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, and Orange Counties Commissioner Corner: District Chairperson Fall Recruitment a Success! Should you need help with the process, please call the Important Activities for the Unit Key 3 Vacant Congratulations to all who helped Council. You can also ask your District Executive. As a

District Commissioner with the Join Scouts Nights this year. district, let’s take care of the process so we can all Jeff Williams The White River Trails District was at rest easy when December arrives. It is very important for units to make sure we meet our obligations to all Scouts to deliver the promise of Scouting! 812.709.0180 the top of recruitment in the Council Here are some things that the Unit Key 3 (Unit Leader, Committee Chairperson, and Charter Organization [email protected] for August! Recruitment of new Cub White River Trails Calendar Representative) should be doing to do just that. Having a well-organized and fun program is the best way to retain Scouts at the end of August saw a members. Remember, it is much easier to maintain and improve than it is to rebuild! District Executive November total of 107 more recruits than last Rod Kates 7 District Management Team Meeting, Bedford LDS Become familiar with the “my.scouting.org” website and info management system 812.219.5880 year at the same time. Without the Church, 1010 22nd Street, Bedford, 6:30 pm [email protected] help and efforts of the many 9 Roundtable, Martin County Community Building, This is an essential source for accurate information for the Unit Key 3. The unit Leader or Committee chairperson can volunteers, this would not have been 2668 US Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN, 7:00 pm also grant access for up to three other registered adult leaders. The “training manager” and “membership manager” possible. Your hard work and dedication has once again shown 9 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Martin County modules are especially useful. Adult and youth membership records can be corrected/updated. Check youth the pride of the district. For all who prepared Ideal Year of Community Building, 2668 US Hwy 50, Loogootee, protection expiration dates. Training courses can be added, phone number and- e mail contact information changed. Scouting calendars, budgets, fliers, helped with application IN, 8:15 pm Just look for the help button at the lower right corner of each module. reviews, collected money, or, were simply present showing sup- port, please accept my heartfelt thanks and appreciation. December Develop a relationship with your unit commissioner 5 District Management Team Meeting, Bedford Unit Commissioners are dedicated to help your unit succeed! Having a good relationship with your unit commissioner Fall is Beautiful in White River Trails, Rod Kates LDS Church, 1010 22nd Street, Bedford, 6:30 can help your unit become stronger. The unit assessment process is designed for the Unit Key 3 and the Unit Fall is my favorite time of year as I love the beautiful colors of the pm Commissioner to work together to identify unit strengths to reinforce and perhaps areas where improvement can help picturesque views I take in as I drive around the district. Fall is also 7 Roundtable, Martin County Community deliver a better program to the Scouts. Contact your District Commissioner (identified elsewhere in this edition of Trail a time that reminds me of the many activities that are planned and Building, 2668 U.S. Highway 50, Loogootee, Signs) if you are unsure who your Unit Commissioner is. If you know of someone that would make a great carried out by the Cub Scout Packs and Troops in White River 7:00 pm commissioner, please pass that person’s name on to your District Commissioner. Trails. I love the smell of a glowing campfire, roasting 15 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Martin County marshmallows, canoeing, hiking, and camping. I also look forward Community Building, 2668 US Hwy 50, Recharter on time to the various holidays and sharing them with family and friends. Loogootee, IN, 8:15 pm The recharter season is upon us and elsewhere in this edition you will find more information. Let me just emphasize to With the changes of Fall comes one of the best times to be a ask for help from your Commissioner if you have never done the online recharter process before. Get the recharter Scout. Take time to enjoy the season and all that it has to offer. January submitted before the Thanksgiving Holiday even if you do not have all of the money collected. Also, don’t wait to make 9 District Management Team Meeting, Bedford sure that your unit leaders’ Youth Protection Training is valid at least through January 2018; you can check on Recharter! LDS Church, 1010 22nd Street, Bedford, 6:30 my.Scouting.org. Unit Commissioners can also help provide Youth Protection Training if you don’t have access to the This is an opportunity to meet with your charter organization to pm online training. thank them for their support. It is also a time to share with them 11 Roundtable, Martin County Community Advancement and service projects all that has transpired over the course of the year such as the Building, 2668 US Hwy 50, Loogootee, IN, Make sure your unit is not only supporting active advancement of your Scouts, but make sure that you are logging that activities the unit planned and carried out, and awards earned and 7:00 pm th advancement through the online advancement system (https://scoutnet.scouting.org/iadv). It is important that the celebrated. This year the due date is November 30 . Information 11 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Martin County Scouts are credited for their advancement in the BSA records. Also, the holidays are great time to conduct unit service in an email went out from the Council office with information Community Building, 2668 US Hwy 50, projects such as supporting a local food bank or visiting a nursing home. Be sure to record all unit service hours online concerning the re-chartering system. Loogootee, IN, 8:15 pm (https://servicehours.scouting.org). Complete these by the end of the year to help your unit earn the JTE Award!

Ideas to improve membership retention and program improvement Awesome Council Volunteers on the Move Consider organizing religious award programs for those youth that have an interest. Design a new unit class B t-shirt for There are a number of volunteers that have assumed new roles to support youth through council operations positions: youth and adults. Plan an out of Council trip for the winter or spring, such as a Pacers basketball game, monster truck Stephanie Shaw has agreed to chair the 2018 Training EXPO on February 3rd. She brings a love for Scouting and a teacher’s show, zoo, spring baseball. Get the kids out of town for an event that they will never forget. Sponsor joint Webelos passion to this marque council training event and we are thrilled to have her energies working for us! and Troop activities.

York Lemley has been appointed as the 2018 Wood Badge Course Director. York’s drive for quality Scouting programs and his Training Expo and College of Commissioner Science vast WB critter experience will enable a meaningful course for participants and staff. Welcome aboard York. Plan on attending the Council Training Expo on February 3, 2018. This is a great opportunity to learn new ways to strengthen your program and network with other Scouters. The College of Commissioner Science will be held on the Roger Clark has assumed the role of Council Treasurer and is no stranger to the Council Executive Committee or the world of same day and is a great way to learn more about the role of Unit Commissioner. This year, there will be Bachelor’s, finance. Thank you Roger for taking on this new challenge. Master’s and PhD tracks offered. Trent Carney will be transitioning from his role as the Wapehani District Chair to become the Council Vice President of District Yours in Scouting, Operations. In this new role Trent will take the lessons learned in his district and support all four districts. Mark Wilson, Council Commissioner Stephen Kent has agreed to serve as the Council Vice President of Membership and Relationships. Those who know Stephen [email protected] can attest that he is a pied-piper of youth, which will serve him well in this role. 812-350-8542 District Chair Serving Brown, Monroe, Morgan, and Owen Counties Trent Carney Wapehani District 2017 Program News 812.824.5661 [email protected] Cozy Fall Camporee Winter Rendezvous XXIV Coming Soon! The Wapehani District The Winter Rendezvous will take place the weekend of January 19- Vice President of Program Program Director District Commissioner held its fall camporee 21, 2018, at Maumee Scout Reservation! Rendezvous Chairperson Bob Kessler Kevin Trojan Lindsey Smith on the grounds of the Bob Kessler and his team have already started planning this year’s 812-345-4452 812-272-2368 812.876.1977 Sycamore Valley Gun fantastic event. Most importantly, we are looking forward to [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Club. With over 200 another great Saturday evening feast coordinated by none other

District Director Scouts and Scouters than Art Collins. The event will once again feature both a Boy Scout/ Jason Triplett camping for the Venturer and Cub Scout program. We will also have a Webelos 219.863.6564 Scout Leader Training weekend, space was [email protected] Crossover opportunity for packs with Scouts ready to be welcomed Common sense tells us that training is important, and research shows the importance of trained leaders. A trained leader is available at a premium! into a Boy Scout Troop. Our fabulous campfire program will round knowledgeable and more confident in the role being performed. Trained leaders exhibit a knowledge and confidence that Our troops and crews made the best of the close out the night. Registration will be opening soon. definitely impacts the quality of programs, leader tenure, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make quarters, though, and had a great weekend of fun and the Scouting program all it can be! Hoosier Trails Council will be offering some great training opportunities in the next few fellowship. Saturday was filled with shooting Honorees Needed! months, so please visit our council calendar and make plans to attend our local Training EXPO in February with your unit sports-themed activity stations. Explorer Post #2110, The Wapehani District is seeking nominees for the District Award of leaders. It all starts with Youth Protection training that is required for all adult leaders and it is a good idea to include all your sponsored by the Bloomington Police Department, Merit, the District Spark Plug Award, the Unit Unsung Hero Award, parents as they may potentially become a registered leader. My.Scouting offers a wide variety of leader specific training put together a great gun safety talk and interactive and more for our annual District Recognition Dinner! This elegant designed to coach and guide you as a new leader or to refresh your skills as a seasoned veteran. Supplemental trainings include station for the Scouts. Members of the Sycamore evening serves to recognize the hardworking volunteers of the BALOO and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills along with the many other trainings we offer on line or in person each Valley Gun Club provided one-on-one training and district and share highlights from the past year. The District Award year. If that’s not enough, you may want to take Wilderness First Aid by Red Cross or our premiere Wood Badge course that guidance in shooting .22-caliber rifles. An additional of Merit is the highest award a volunteer can earn at the district will be happening in the fall. If you like to travel, visit Scouting.org gun club member displayed an extensive number of level. It serves to recognize men and women who give service to to learn about other great trainings that are offered at the BSA guns ranging from long rifles to machine guns, Scouting on a broader level and also provide service to their high adventure bases. We encourage you to continue your recounting the development of modern guns and community. For more information on how to nominate a deserving learning and “Be Prepared” for all that Scouting has to offer in telling of their place in military and sporting history. volunteer in your unit, please contact Jason Triplett at educational recourses. This organization is big and things change; Members of the Ellettsville Police Department spoke [email protected] or 812.336.6809. stay up to date and get trained today! about careers in law enforcement, and our own Lindsey Smith spoke about military careers from his many years of service to our nation. Our Top Shot Wapehani Calendar Order of the Arrow competition showed off the outstanding marksman- Fall Fellowship & Winter Feast ship of the Wapehani District. In first place, Creighton November The Woodsmen are Coming! What a wonderful theme for the Fall Fellowship. This event provided a lot Riffel of Troop #231 Mooresville took home a gun 2 District Management Team Meeting, Hoosier Trails Council of opportunity for fun, training, and a lot of activity with friends. Over 100 Scouts and Scouters enjoyed cleaning kit and targets for more practice. Second Service Center, 5625 E. State Road 46, Bloomington, 7:00 pm a cool weekend at Fort Erie and resumed the fun they had at summer camp. We also held elections for 9 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Liberty Christian Church, 2010 place honors went to Braxton Heinlein-Mann of Troop Liberty Church Road, Martinsville, 6:00 pm lodge positions for the 2017-2018 year. Please join me in congratulating Garland Kent (Troop 231) as #121 Bloomington along with a new adventure pack. 9 Roundtable, Liberty Christian Church, 2010 Liberty Church Road, our new Lodge Chief and his team of Vice Chiefs, Fred Wilder, Cole Lemley, Nathan Hatchett, Chandler Third place went to Luke Mehringer of Troop #223 Martinsville, 7:00 pm Day, Jonathan Kipper, and JD Anderson. For a complete list of officers, visit HoosierTrailsBSA.org. We Eminence as well as a BSA multi-tool. Mike Pate of th will be honoring them and our newest Vigil members at the upcoming Winter Feast on January 6 . All members are Troop #173 Cincinnati took top honors in the adult December encouraged to be at this event. Dinner will be served and special awards and recognitions will be presented to division, followed by Jeff Fender of Troop #148 2 Leader Position-Specific Training, LDS Stake Center, 4235 W. 3rd distinguished members. Please sign up for this event on the council calendar online. Bloomington and Mike Scott of Troop #190 Nashville. Street, Bloomington, 9:00 am In our Scoutmaster Dutch Oven Cook-Off, Julie Ramey 7 District Management Team Meeting, Hoosier Trails Council 2018 River Pass and Lodge Dues of Troop #148 Bloomington won top honors and a Service Center, 5625 E. State Road 46, Bloomington, 7:00 pm The River Pass is a onetime payment for all the events of the up-coming year. It is only $75. You will be preregistered to all Dutch oven lid lifter. Stephen Kent of Crew #231 14 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Liberty Christian Church, 2010 the events the River Pass covers. The 2018 River Pass is now available on line and can be purchased along with your annual Mooresville took second place and received a Scout’s Liberty Church Road, Martinsville, 6:00 pm dues which has increased to $15 for the 2018 year. Dutch oven cookbook. We want to give a special 14 Roundtable, Liberty Christian Church, 2010 Liberty Church Road, Martinsville, 7:00 pm thanks to the members of the Sycamore Valley Gun Club for all of their support in this camporee! The January club was very pleased with the turnout and was very Advancement 4 District Management Team Meeting, Hoosier Trails Council The Scouting program provides a series of obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The complimentary of our Scouts’ behavior and manners. Service Center, 5625 E. State Road 46, Bloomington, 7:00 pm Scout plans his advancement and progresses as he meets each challenge. The Scout is rewarded for each achievement, Thanks to the District Commissioner Staff including 11 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Liberty Christian Church, 2010 which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in Lindsey Smith, Valerie DeWar, Judy Burns, Ken Stone, Liberty Church Road, Martinsville, 6:00 pm the ability to help others. Advancement is important and it is vital that records are recorded and kept up to date through and Randy Cox for the cracker barrel on Friday night. 11 Roundtable, Liberty Christian Church, 2010 Liberty Church Road, the on line advancement function on My.Scouting. Soon, ScoutBook will allow the transfer of information and records to And of course, thank you to Lloyd DeWar for a well- Martinsville, 7:00 pm keep you and your unit current. More information will be passed on to you at Roundtable and through our E-News letter. rounded program and for ordering the beautiful 19-21 Wapehani Winter Rendezvous, Maumee Scout Reservation, weather! 12975 W County Road 925 N, Norman, 5:00 pm Lenni Lenape District Serving Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings Counties Summer Camp Scouters, it’s time to start thinking about Summer Camp 2018. We have campsite reservations live at this time and our full District Chairman Lenni Lenape Calendar menu of merit badges and programs will be available on December 1st. Please reserve your spot today by visiting the council Rajesh Thyagarajan 812.344.2689 calendar and selecting your desired week and campsite. A lot has happened since summer and we have much more to November expect for next season. One new incentive that is being offered is the ability to choose extra programs like COVERT, shooting [email protected] th 4 9 Annual Hoosier Trails Wine A Ree, The Commons Mall, 301 Brown St., Columbus, sports, and SCUBA without the extra cost! More facility and campsite improvements have been made and we are waiting to District Commissioner Noon – 6:00 pm host your adventure of a lifetime. Come to Roundtable or join us at the Training EXPO in February for more information or Blake Hudman 10 Popcorn orders delivered visit HoosierMaumee.org. 11 3rd Annual Hoosier Trails 5k Run/Walk, Cereland, 3989 South 525 East, Columbus, 812.552.3190 [email protected] 11:00 am 14 Lenni Lenape District Management Team Meeting, 1st United Methodist Church, 618 District Director 8th St., Columbus, 7:15 pm Fort Erie Jon Ocheltree 14 Lenni Lenape Commissioner meeting, 1st United Methodist Church, 618 8th St., 812.336.6809 Columbus, 6:00 pm Celebrating The Past at Maumee Scout Reservation [email protected] st th 14 Lenni Lenape Roundtable, 1 United Methodist Church, 618 8 St., Columbus, 7:15 Summer Camp 2017 marked the grand opening of a new project at Maumee Scout Reservation. Fort Erie is our most recent pm program area and the new home to our Maumee Mountaineer Challenge. Scouts from all over had the opportunity to relive Lenni Lenape Merit Badge Day December the past and participate in many activities that were a part of everyday life hundreds of years ago. The former Erie Campsite st on East Ridge provides a perfect setting for a variety of activities such as knife and tomahawk throwing, two-man sawing, The annual Lenni Lenape Merit 12 Lenni Lenape District Management Team Meeting, 1 United Methodist Church, 618 Badge Day will be held Saturday, 8th St., Columbus, 7:15 pm Atlatl throwing, branding leather on a real forge, woodsman February 24th. The Location for this 12 Lenni Lenape Commissioner meeting, 1st United Methodist Church, 618 8th St., skills, vintage games, and much more. Scouts and staff were able year’s great event remains to be Columbus, 6:00 pm to dress in period clothing and listen to folk music while enjoying confirmed but all signs point toward 12 Lenni Lenape Roundtable, 1st United Methodist Church, 618 8th St., Columbus, 7:15 pm a warm crackling fire and sipping on root beer and eating kettle North Vernon at this time. Sessions corn. This area was a huge success and very well attended during will run from 9:00 – 3:55 as in the January all our weeks of camp! past and please plan to arrive with 2 Lenni Lenape District Management Team Meeting, Bartholomew County Library, 536 5th St. Columbus, 6:30 pm But that’s not all… When the Mountain Man Rendezvous is over, enough time to check in and start on st th time. This year we will offer more 9 Lenni Lenape Commissioner meeting, 1 United Methodist Church, 618 8 St., the Maumee Mountaineer Challenge begins. Each week, First than 15 merit badges including, Columbus, 6:00 pm Class Scouts and Scouters are able to put their skills to the test in 9 Lenni Lenape Roundtable - Fireside Chat,1st United Methodist Church, 618 8th St., Photography, Disabilities this four year challenge that can only be completed at summer Columbus, 6:00 pm camp. Fort Erie will be the base site for this great new program Awareness, Environmental Science, 31 Lenni Lenape Scouts in Government Day Engineering, Personal Management and include activities like fire building, orienteering, leadership, and many more. This event offers a service, canoeing, Scout craft, black powder shooting, and great start for new Scouts to begin the trail to Eagle while allowing older Scouts to earn additional merit badges of interest. leatherwork. The activities become more difficult as your Adult trainings will also be offered on many various subjects including, but not limited to, a class on the Dos and Don’ts of the challenge continues from Ridge Runner to Voyageur, Mountaineer, and finally, Hiveranno. While these activities happen, Board of Review process and Leader Specific Training. Thank you to the Lenni Lenape Program Committee for organizing this service opportunities will open for Scouts and leaders to help build Fort Erie into an authentic premier annual event. construction of a period fort complete with walls, activity areas and furnishings used for many of our programs. Scouts will be able to see their handiwork for years to come! Lenni Lenape Pinewood Derby It’s not too soon to plan your race calendar! Be sure to give your Cub Scouts the opportunity for greatness by being crowned the 2018 Lenni Lenape Pinewood Derby Champion in his age class. The Lenni Lenape District Pinewood Derby will be held on Congratulations to the Scouts and Scouters who completed the Saturday, February 24th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Center, 4850 West Goeller Road in Columbus. Ridge Runner Challenge during Summer Camp 2017 Please note this is a change in location for this year so plan accordingly. Jasper Kehoe Troop 110 Riley Holloran Troop 170 Gabe Guenthenspberger Troop 532 Logan Scaggs Troop 110 Cole Flatt Troop 170 Skylar Cline Troop 541 Hoosier Trails 5K Thomas Gregory Troop 120 Michael Fellow Troop 213 Jim Hankens Troop 543 T.J. Gregory Troop 120 Luie Corona Troop 224 Daniel Boewe Troop 543 Saturday, November 11th Clay Slaughter Troop 121 Zack Stevens Troop 224 Brenden Boewe Troop 543 Ceraland Park Zack McIntosh Troop 121 Garland Kent Troop 231 Tate Doan Troop 557 Columbus, IN Lane Simpson Troop 144 Michael Baker Troop 305 Chase Jones Troop 557 Kenny Lipp Troop 144 Avery Bird Troop 509 Zeb Gibson Troop 557 More information & register @ Kolton Kaufman Troop 144 Jordan Peters Troop 526 Chandler Day Troop 559 https://hoosiertrails5k.org/ Jesse Johnson Troop 148 Fredrick Wilder Troop 532 Serving Dearborn, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties Hoosier Hills District

From Jules’s Notepad Winter Camporee 2018 District Chairman Jeff Heidlage We’ve just weathered a very busy fall season in the Hoosier Hills is gearing up for our first 812.569.6442 Hoosier Trails Council is excited to announce that we have purchased a Scoutbook subscription for each Pack and Troop in Hoosier Hills District. Not only did the ranks of our Winter Camporee in a few years! This the council! There is an individual activation code that was attached to each Retention Convention disc that was handed at [email protected] Cub Scouting program swell, but we also worked year, our Camporee will be at the May Retention Convention. We are looking forward to each unit to take advantage of all the applications this program hard to close the gap in our Friends of Scouting Hanover College on February 23-25. District Commissioner has to offer. Some of the benefits include: Advancement tracking, upload photos and videos, send messages to leaders, campaign. Popcorn Sales have wound down and Our Camporee committee is working Bob Mattingly plan events and track activities. For those new to Scoutbook, there are several “Getting Started” videos are available at: perhaps there’s more space in your garage now. hard to put together a slate of 812-438-3182 http://www.scoutbook.com/mobile/help/trainingvideos.asp Recharter time is upon us, and we have new activities that will also include a [email protected]

changes to account for in that process as well. It’s program for our younger Scouts as Getting Started: District Executive been a whirlwind. When I look back at the fall, I am well. Do you have a talent, activity, Jules Erwin 1. Log onto http://www.scoutbook.com struck by how awesome our Hoosier Hills Family program idea, or just want to be a 2. Click on “SIGN UP” 812 320 6621 really is. We have some of the most dedicated helpful Scout? We are looking for [email protected] 3. For the question “Did you receive an invitation email?” select “Yes” volunteers in the state, and it shows. I have been more folks to help us with this 4. Complete the rest of the form with your information lucky enough to serve this District for one full year awesome event. Please contact Jules at [email protected] or 5. Read and accept the terms and conditions now and I’d like to give all of you a huge high five. at 812.320.6621 if you are willing to help out in any way! 6. Click the sign up button I’m consistently proud of us and the work we all do 7. A verification code will be sent to your email from [email protected]; enter this code where directed on the next to bring Scouting to the kids. I feel honored to be Awards Season in the District screen and click the “Submit” button part of the team! As we move into the colder It’s nearly time for us to have a chance to honor our fellow Scouts 8. Your account as the Scoutbook administrator will now be set up months, I’m just plain excited. Our Fall Hike is and Scouters for their dedication, passion, and determination to grown strong citizens through our Scouting program. March’s Setting Up Your Unit: looking to be fantastic! And, I absolutely can’t wait to see what the Winter Camporee Team will bring Roundtable serves as our Awards and Recognition Night in the 1. Log into Scoutbook from the homepage (http://www.scoutbook.com) to the table. I already know that both of those Hoosier Hills District. Start thinking now about someone you know 2. Click on “My Dashboard” (this is where you will spend most time on Scoutbook) events will be so much fun. That’s one thing I love that you would like to thank. We’ll be releasing more information 3. Click on “My Account” and then on “My Positions” about our District. We have FUN together. Bob and about the awards we offer both on a District and a Council level. 4. Click on “+ Add” to add your position(s) Jeff’s Sunday Funday Cookout in August was a huge Silver Beaver nominations are due December 31 this year. 5. Select “Hoosier Trails Council #145” for Council, then select your Unit Type and enter your four-digit Unit Number (i.e. success and it was really cool to look around and Pack 145 is actually Pack 3145) Friends of Scouting Needs You! just see all these families from all these different 6. Verify the correct unit by selecting the unit in “BSA Unit Description” We are looking for volunteers to help us with our Friends of Scouting units just enjoying space together. So, Scouts, let’s 7. Select your Position from the drop-down list provided zip up our parkas and shove our toes into some campaign in 2018. Can you give even just one presentation at a 8. Add the date started (best estimate is OK); leave the date ended blank warm socks. We’ve got a heck of winter lined up for meeting? Are you willing to help us out by calling even just ten 9. Check the “I agree to join the unit leader roster” box the Hoosier Hills District! businesses? The tasks aren’t huge, but their impacts are! Please 10. Click on “Update” and repeat the process as needed for your position(s) contact Lake Lambert at [email protected] to join our team! 11. Return to the “My Profile” page and scroll down to “My Subscriptions” Lace up your hiking boots for a trip to Hoosier 12. Locate the subscription that best fits your unit (i.e. connectedPack Plan) Hills! 13. Click on “Manage Pack/Troop Subscription” and choose the number of Scouts (round up to the closest number to allow November 4th marks the annual Hoosier Hills Hoosier Hills Calendar for new recruits) District Fall Hike and we know it’s going to be a November 14. Click “Create” great one! The wonderful folks at Beaver Creek 4 Fall Hike, Beaver Creek Nursery, 9:00 am 15. Click “OK” on the PayPal pop-up (there is no fee payable at this time) 9 Roundtable, South Ripley Elementary School, 1568 S. Benham Rd., Nursery have invited us back for another round of 16. Return to “My Dashboard” Versailles, IN 7:00 pm Scouting fun at their beautiful property. This year, 16 Commissioner Meeting, South Ripley Elementary School, 1568 S. How to Apply Your Access Code: expect not only great hiking, but a chance to try out Benham Rd., Versailles, IN 7:00 pm 1. Click on “My Dashboard” some different activities like tomahawk throwing, 2. Click on Pack/Troop # first aid, and more. There will be some food for sale, December 3. Scroll down and click on Pack/Troop Subscription and a nice and cozy campfire, but many units 14 Roundtable/Holiday Pitch-in, South Ripley Elementary School, 1568 4. Scroll down and locate your subscription choose to bring picnics to share as well. This year, S. Benham Rd., Versailles, IN 7:00 pm 21 Commissioner Meeting, South Ripley Elementary School, 1568 S. 5. Click on the “Manage Pack/Troop Subscription” box Beaver Creek has also offered to let units camp on 6. Select the unit Benham Rd., Versailles, IN 7:00 pm site, if desired. The hike will start at 9:00 a.m. and 7. Enter the access code into the promotion code box the last group to hit the trails will leave at 2:30 p.m. 8. Click “Renew” January This is a great and fun-filled day to be active and 9. A pop-up will appear saying “www.scoutbook.com says After we validate your coupon code... you will be returned to 11 Roundtable, South Ripley Elementary School, 1568 S. Benham Rd., Versailles, IN 7:00 pm Scoutbook to finalize your subscription”– click “OK” hang out with the Hoosier Hills gang! $5/person. Pre-register online. Walk-ins welcome, but cannot 28 Winter Event, Perfect North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Place Lane, 10. Another pop-up will say “Thank you for supporting Scoutbook! We have successfully update your Pack/Troop Plan.” – Lawrenceburg, 9:00 am close this box be guaranteed a patch.