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Lutheran Scouting LUTHERAN SCOUTING VOLUME 22, NUMBER 2www.nlas.org SUMMER 2012 Donning Very Important Shirt Reprinted with permission from the sees participation in the Scouts as a Winter 2011 edition of the way to give back to his community. Broadcaster, the alumni magazine of “As an adult I have the opportunity to Concordia University, Nebraska. Story shape young boys into young men by Rosanne Reese, photos by Karen through Scouting,” he said. Chittick. An Eagle Scout, evidence of Potratz’s accomplishments during his On Concordia’s campus Kevin twelve years as a Boy Scout in Potratz is known for two things: his Wyoming now sit with his achieve- uncanny ability to fix computer prob- ments as an adult in Scouting as lems and his fondness for Hawaiian embroidered knot insignias on his shirts. Scoutmaster shirt. It’s a shirt he wears But there’s more to Kevin than an with pride. affinity for tech and a love of flower That pride is especially evident as prints. He’s also fond of another shirt, Potratz talks about his current work the one that designates him as the Boy with youth and the vision of Boy Scouts of America Scoutmaster of Scouts of America. One of the nation’s Troop 256. largest and most prominent values- Potratz has been passionate about based youth development organiza- Scouting since he joined as a Cub tions, Boy Scouts strives to provide Scout in the second grade. Now he POTRATZ, continued on page 2 Lutheran Scouts Complete Journey Through Bethlehem Service Project Ten Boy Scouts and Scouters from Troop 264 in Olney, Md., participated as actors in the Journey Through Bethlehem at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Olney on Dec. 3-4, 2011. The Scouts played various roles re-creating the town of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth. They spent many hours putting together with lashings the various wooden sets. Almost 1,000 people in the Washington, D.C., area toured the interactive production. This large service project was part of the Scouts’ final requirements for receiving their Lutheran medallion device award. Scouts involved included Joshua Fowler, Ryan King and Jimmy Bickel as Roman guards, Jacob Wiersma as temple boy, William Santos as temple guard, Andrew Houston as the Roman slave, and Brenden Fout played the part of the weaver. Scouters Paul Fowler, Martin Predoehl and Alex Predoehl, who serve as the Scouts’ religious mentors, also participated as actors. PAGE 2 LUTHERAN SCOUTING Summer 2012 allowed Scouts to work on merit badges they wouldn’t normally have a Potratz chance to obtain. continued from page 1 “The goal was to get the boys to programs for young people that build begin badges Concordia has unique character, train them in the responsi- expertise or facilities to provide,” said bilities of citizenship and develop per- Potratz. “Where else are they going to sonal fitness. be able to throw a pot on a potter’s “It’s not about me,” Potratz stress- wheel in the morning and blow stuff es. “A Boy Scout troop is ‘boy-led.’ up in chemistry in the afternoon? This means the boys decide what to Concordia’s resources, both human teaching leadership skills,” Potratz do. The meetings are planned and led and physical, are unique. We were said. “Advancement in rank, ultimate- by the boys. Scouting uses activities to able to provide exposure to a wide ly becoming an Eagle Scout, is an out- teach the boys leadership skills. That’s range of topics that most Scouts can- come of an individual Scout’s growth what it’s all about. We are shaping not find in their home town.” in leadership and involvement in the boys to be citizens and leaders.” Most of the instruction offered to activities.” The activities in which Potratz’s the Scouts was provided by Concordia Right now Potratz is looking for- Scouts have been involved are diverse. faculty. Troops were given the oppor- ward to future activities with his troop, They have camped, white water rafted, tunity to work on badges in 25 differ- including the 2013 National Jamboree hiked to mountain peaks and carried ent skill areas such as citizenship, in West Virginia, and to helping guide the colors in the Seward Fourth of July nuclear science, graphic arts, geo- adolescents into adulthood. parade. Most recently Potratz organ- caching and public speaking. “God has given me some gifts that ized a Merit Badge University on Potratz felt the event was a great allow me to interact well with adoles- Concordia’s campus. success, and plans are in the works for cent boys. I want to use those gifts and Almost two hundred Boy Scouts next year’s Merit Badge University. witness my Christian values through aged 11-17 from across eastern But Potratz is quick to explain that my actions. It is a way for me to give Nebraska gathered for the inaugural earning badges isn’t what Boy back and to make an investment in our Merit Badge University. The event Scouting is all about. “The goal of our activities is future.” 2012 Marks 100 Years of BSA’s Highest Rank One hundred years after Arthur gious organizations Baylor University’s Program for Eldred of New York earned this • Donate money to charitable groups Prosocial Behavior received a grant nation’s first Eagle Scout Award, new, • Work with others to improve their from the John Templeton Foundation independent research demonstrates the neighborhoods. to measure the lifelong effects of being significant, positive impact Eagle “Eagle Scouts have made their in the Scouting program, and more Scouts have on society every day. marks throughout history—from walk- specifically, of attaining the rank of Since it was first awarded in 1912, ing on the moon and working behind Eagle Scout. more than 2 million young men have the desk in the Oval Office to running “Our study measured if achieving achieved the Boy Scouts of America’s the bases in the major leagues,” said the rank of Eagle provides an advan- highest rank. The study conducted by Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive tage and benefits throughout a Scout’s Baylor University, Merit Beyond the of the Boy Scouts of America. “And life,” said Dr. Byron Johnson, lead Badge, found that Eagle Scouts are while we’re proud to claim some truly researcher, Baylor University. “We more likely than men who have never great men in American history among found that the effort and commitment been in Scouting to: our ranks, we’re even more proud that required to earn this rank produces • Have higher levels of planning and everyday Eagle Scouts become won- positive attributes that benefit not only preparation skills, be goal-oriented derful husbands, fathers and citizens. these men in their personal and profes- and network with others This research validates for the world sional lives, but also benefits their • Be in a leadership position at their something we’ve known about Eagle communities and the country through place of employment or local com- Scouts for years. They lead. They vote. the service and leadership they pro- munity They donate. They volunteer. They vide.” • Report having closer relationships work hard and achieve their goals. In —BSA press release, April 10, 2012 with family and friends short, Eagle Scouts are exceptional • Volunteer for religious and nonreli- men.” Summer 2012 LUTHERAN SCOUTING PAGE 3 Association News BSA Selects The Glaciers Edge Sinnissippi Lutheran Scouters held their spring meeting at First Lutheran Church in Janesville, Wis. Among the items discussed was recruiting Brock for Top Post local clergy to serve as camp chaplain this summer and how to encourage Scout Following an extensive selec- attendance at camp worship services. In the past they have designed a special Duty tion process, the Boy Scouts of to God promotion patch each year that was given out after every service to all youth America named Wayne Brock its participating. President Ron Gerue stressed the value of a full-time chaplain as part next Chief Scout Executive, the of a quality summer camp program. Jim Enerson presented a new idea for the wor- organization’s top professional. ship service promotion, noting that “at Scouting events a patch has a lot of value to Brock, the BSA’s current deputy the Scout and we do have a few left from last year. Another approach could be a Chief Scout Executive and chief flexible bracelet with a word or a phrase.” operating officer, will provide gen- Also, Michael Heitke was presented with a certificate of recognition from eral direction of administrative NLAS for his recent Lamb Award. The association has scheduled a workday on June work of the BSA. He follows 2 at the Camp Indian Trails Chapel. Robert “Bob” Mazzuca, who will In April the Hawk Mountain Lutheran Committee on Scouting (HMLCS) retire in August at the conclusion and the Catholic Committee on Scouting were represented on the Hawk Mountain of his five-year term as Chief Council’s monthly television show called “Scouting Perspectives.” The topic of that Scout Executive. The professional month’s show, which appears on the local cable channel BCTV, was “Religious leadership change coincides with a Awards.” To view it, go to www.bctv.org and search for the “Scouting Perspectives” transition of Scouting’s national program. For the fourth year, the HMLCS recognized Scouts and Scouters who president, the organization’s top earned a religious award in the previous calendar year. They were given a collecta- volunteer leader. ble council strip during this year’s Northeast Pennsylvania Synod Annual Assembly “I am honored to be entrusted on June 15-16.
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