Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING www.hoac-bsa.org • (816) 942-9333
October/November 2013 Volume 18 — Number 5
In This Issue… SPORTING KANSAS CITY
Scout Night Journey to Jamboree (Page 4)
Scouting 500 Sneak Peek (Page 5)
University of Scouting (Page 9)
2,300 Scouts take center stage at Sporting Park. “Top Honors” Special See page 3 for details. Recognition Issue (Pages 11-16) 1 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America October/November 2013
FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE October 2 Council Day Camp Meeting Mr. Smith ended the meeting saying he hoped that Have You Seen Somebody? somebody would call him and volunteer for the open 5 Scout Day at Kansas Speedway 5 OA Vigil Banquet Let me tell you a story about a Cub Scout pack. It was positions. All the parents in the room thought that 9 University of Scouting Staff Meeting late August and the pack was holding a parent meeting somebody would volunteer, but when it was time for to talk about the pack’s program for the coming year. the first Pack meeting of the new school year, nobody 10 Camp Draw — Bartle The pack had 30 Cub Scouts registered and for the past had volunteered. 11 Sporting Clays Auction five years Mr. Smith had served as Cubmaster. 12 Sporting Clays Classic I bet you can guess the experience these Cub Scouts 12 Camp Draw — Bartle About 20 parents showed up for the meeting. As they had in their pack. I share this story as a reminder that 12 Mini Camp — Naish talked about activities for the year, Mrs. Farmer said, the best time to recruit additional volunteer help is “Somebody should take at the start of a new 12 OA Lodge Leadership Development the boys to the zoo.” Mr. program year when 16 Council Coordinated Meeting Dixon said, “Somebody parents are bringing 17 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner their boys to join. I don’t can lead a camp outing to 19 Camp Draw — Naish know about you, but as Camp Naish.” Mr. Smith, 19 Mini Camp — Naish a parent when I signed the Cubmaster said, “I 19 JOTA / JOTI need somebody to be the one of my children up 23 SWD Committee Meeting chairman for the popcorn for an activity, I expected sale, and I also need to be asked to help out 26 Haunted Trails somebody to chair our in some way. If I am not 26 Popcorn Sale Ends Blue and Gold Banquet.” asked to help, no prob- 28 Popcorn Orders Due lem, I move onto other Well, said Mrs. Jones, November “My boy just isn’t earning activities. 2 University of Scouting his rank advancement I would guess that there is not a Cub Scout pack, Boy fast enough. Surely there must be somebody who can 6 Council Day Camp Meeting Scout troop or Venturing crew that could not use the work with Jimmy on his rank advancement?” Mr. Horn, 7 Philmont Council Contingent Meeting help of additional adult volunteers. Don’t miss your the Pack Committee Chair, mentioned that there are 8-9 Popcorn Distribution chance this fall. Make it the expectation that at least three Dens without a leader this year. “Can somebody one parent of each Scout will be “somebody” and 8-9 OA NLS / NLATS be a Den Leader?” help out. 9 Mini Camp — Naish Mr. Smith looked at the 20 parents who had gathered 13 University of Scouting Staff Meeting As always if you have any questions, ideas or concerns for the planning meeting and asked if somebody would 16-17 OA Service Project let me know. help out with one of the open positions. All the parents 20 Council Annual Banquet looked at each other and shared how busy they were Kenn Miller 26 Council Commissioner Meeting and they just didn’t have any time to give to their son’s (816) 569-4980 26 Council Membership Committee Meeting Scouting program. [email protected] 26 Council Risk Management Committee Meeting ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING 27 SWD Committee Meeting COUNCIL CALENDAR COUNCIL CALENDAR COUNCIL CALENDAR COUNCIL CALENDAR COUNCIL 28-29 Council Service Center Closed — Thanksgiving 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 Heart of America Council website, www.hoac-bsa.org.
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENTS TREASURER David W. Frantze Scott Boswell Jeremy Croucher COUNCIL Marc E. Elkins LEGAL COUNSEL COMMISSIONER Lester D. Ham Richard L. Martin Hannes A. Zacharias James W. Hayes Clifford W. Illig SCOUT EXECUTIVE Dr. Norman Kahn, Jr. Kendrick J.E. Miller John C. Martin EDITOR John D. Novak Matt I. Armstrong Jeanette Prenger GRAPHIC DESIGN Zachary H. Shafran Tammy L. Bosley Charlie M. Tetrick
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COUNCIL NEWS
Fall Recruitment Campaign New Scouting Going Strong Billboards
It’s fall and that means back to school and Have you seen our back to Scouting. Thank you to everyone who new join Scouting made this year’s School Night for Scouting fall billboards? Launched recruitment drive a success. We are pleased to report this fall, a series of six that more than 3,350 new youth have joined Scouting new billboards show- through the School Night campaign. case the fun But recruitment doesn’t stop when School Night ends. Here are and impor- some ideas to make sure every youth has the opportunity to join. tance of being a Scout. Check out all six designs on our Facebook page. ▶ Follow up with everyone that joined at School Night to make sure they have started attending meetings. ▶ Follow up with everyone that attended School Night October Cub Scout Family Campouts and did not join. Find out why and ask if they are interested. Cub Scout Family Campouts are a great way for boys and their families to ▶ Conduct a second or third recruitment event giving kick-off the Cub Scout year with a fun outdoor event. Below are the dis- youth another chance to join. tricts that will be holding their Cub Scout Family Campouts in October. ▶ Ask current youth to invite a friend to join. Hold a Blue Elk October 4-5 Pioneer Trails October 11-12 pizza party for your pack’s recruiters and their friend. Kaw October 4-5 Red-Tailed Hawk October 11-12 ▶ You probably have Cub Scouts in your pack that play Thunderbird October 4-5 Big Muddy October 12-13 sports. Have them invite teammates not in Scouting to join after the season. Trailhead October 4-5 Twin Rivers October 18-19 Looking for more join Scouting resources? Visit Visit www.hoac-bsa.org/pack-recruitment-resources for more information. www.hoac-bsa.org/pack-recruitment-resources.
Sporting Park Hosts Annual Scout Night On September 7, 2,300 Scouts and Scout families Plans are already in the works for Sporting Kansas City packed a sold-out Sporting Park for the second Scout Night 2014. Be on the lookout for event details annual Sporting KC Scout Night. From Scouting this spring. commercials on the big screen to on-field opportu- nities that included a Scout color guard and flag parade, there Looking for more Sporting KC Scout Night photos? was no doubt that this was Scout Night. Thanks to everyone Check out our Facebook Page at who attended and to the 2013 Scout Night committee for put- www.facebook.com/heartofamericacouncil.bsa. ting on another great event.
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COUNCIL NEWS
$126,000 in College Scholarships Presented to Camp Staff On August 4, parents, guests, and donors gathered at the H. Roe Bartle and Theodore Na- ish Scout Reservations to recognize members of the 2013 Camp Staff. Thanks to the Camp Council Scouts Experience the Summit Staff Scholarship Program, 104 staff members By Bill O’Connor & Jeff Wandtke, Council Jamboree Troop D-105 received over $126,000 towards a college educa- tion. This was the 14th year of the program and he 2013 National Jamboree was the inaugural Additionally, the Scouting premise of service to oth- scholarships ranged from $250 to $5,000. event for the new Summit Bechtel Reserve. Situ- ers was in full force. This Jamboree included a day of ated in the wilds of West Virginia, the Summit is service for all participants. With more than 28,000 The Camp Staff College Scholarship Program T the BSA’s fourth high adventure base and offered up participants devoting a day to help the community, is designed to reward college-aged staff with an incredible experience for Heart of America Council the BSA provided an estimated 170,000 service hours grants that augment their staff salaries, enabling participants and staffers. to the area. them to work at camp and still afford the ever- rising cost of a college education. The scholar- Four buses, carrying 170 youth and adults, left Kansas This facility will be a destination visit for years to ships are merit based, meaning those who do City on July 10. The activities began with a five day come. Offering summer high adventure, a Jamboree the best job during the summer receive the road trip. Sights included the St. Louis arch, Abraham every four years, and the 2019 World Jamboree, the highest awards. Lincoln Museum, Air Force Museum, NFL Hall of Summit is a jewel in the Scouting community. Fame, Gettysburg, and two days in Washington DC. This “pre-Jamboree” portion of the trip was a tremen- dous experience for all as Scouts had difficulty decid- ing which they enjoyed more, the Jamboree or the trip getting there.
Jamboree at the Summit was truly an unforgettable experience for all. For ten days, more than 30,000 Scouts, Venturers, and staff created one of the larg- est cities in West Virginia. The list of activities was H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation college far more than anyone could do during their stay. scholarship recipients Programming included zip lines, white water raft- ing, climbing, rappelling, BMX bike course, shooting The Heart of America Council funds the sports, aquatics challenges, numerous merit badges, Troop D-105 pauses for a photo in front of the program through annual donations and inter- and so much more. The Jamboree also included a White House. est earned on endowments provided for this series of first-rate stage shows. purpose. Currently, more than $800,000 in restricted endowments fund nearly 20% of the grants each year.
A volunteer steering committee was formed in 2010 to raise the funds and oversee the policies and procedures of the program. Rick Boeshaar, Bob Canfield, and Ryan Meador co-chair this committee, which has increased the amount granted by over 20% each year.
Visit www.hoac-bsa.org to learn how you can donate to the Camp Staff Scholarship Program.
Whitewater rafting on the New River
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SCOUTING 500
Scouting 500 “Spirit at the Speedway” THE SCOUTING 500 The Heart of America Council is putting on one of the largest, most exciting Scouting events in the nation — And you’re will offer an exciting array of program invited to attend! Slated to be held every four years, we’re thrilled to partner with Kansas Speedway for the inaugural adventures including... Scouting 500, a race-themed weekend camping festival.
Shooting Sports Spring 2014 S.T.E.M. Exploration A FULL-ACCESS PASS COST SCHEDULE High Adventure Motor Sports ▶ Activities in the infield and midway Camping Pass (2-nights camping, 4 Friday night: including ziplining and climbing meals, access to all activities) Set up and campwide kickoff rally Interactive Midway towers ▶ $30 if registered by February 28 Saturday (all day): ▶ Camp in your own village in the $40 if registered after February 28 AND MUCH MORE! 12 venues for adventure activities grassy area surrounding Kansas Speedway Day Pass (2 meals, access to all Saturday night: ▶ Open to all Tigers, Cubs, Webelos, activities) Racing and stage show Boy Scouts, Venturers and ▶ $25 if registered by February 28 Sunday: Explorers $35 if registered after February 28 Chapel and tear-down ▶ Projected attendance: 12,000- 15,000 Scouts and adults *All reservations must be received ▶ A Saturday finale with fireworks, by 5:00pm on Friday, May 2, 2014 entertainment, and a “racing experience” ▶ All meals provided with Registration Opens November 1 registration fee ▶ Free parking for campers and Be on the lookout for more information at day visitors www.hoac-bsa.org.
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FINANCE NEWS 2013 Popcorn Sale The 2013 popcorn sale is officially under- Graves Named Distinguished Citizen way. More than 500 Scouting units across the Heart of America Council are currently Established by the Heart of America Council in 1999, the selling popcorn door-to-door and at store- Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes noteworthy and fronts. 70% of the proceeds will stay right extraordinary leadership of citizens in the Kansas City here in Kansas City to support local Scouting area. programs. On October 17, Greg Graves, Chairman and CEO of Burns & McDonnell, will be recognized as the 2013 2013 Key Popcorn Dates: Distinguished Citizen. Graves is a native Kansan and an active member of the Kansas City community. Final Orders Due: Oct. 28 His commitment as a philanthropist and Burns & Mc- Final Order Pick-up: Nov. 8 & 9 Donnell’s commitment to our community as an employ- Final Payment Due: Dec. 10 er have shaped the fabric of Kansas City.
Proceeds benefit the Heart of America Council’s Scoutreach initiative. Scout- reach delivers the Scouting program to youth in Kansas City’s urban core and provides a positive alternative to develop values and life skills to those facing difficult socio-economic conditions.
The chairman of this year’s Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner is Mark 2013 Council Golf Classic Jorgenson, President & CEO of the KC Market of US Bank. The event will be On August 13, twenty-two teams gathered at Loch Lloyd Country Club for a held at the downtown Kansas City Marriott Muehlebach Hotel. fun filled day of golf. Participants helped raise more than $50,000 to benefit local Scouting programs. A special thank you goes out to this year’s sponsors. For tickets or table sponsorship information, contact Tammy Butterfield at (816) 569-4979 or [email protected]. Major Sponsors: Other Sponsors: Ivy Funds — Favor Sponsor Quik Trip Waddell & Reed — Awards Sponsor Planet Beach McGladrey LLP — Drink Cart Sponsor US Bank Sprint — Putting Green Sponsor Sporting Kansas City In Memory of: Finnegan Conrad & Peterson LLC — Fogo de Chao Player Cart Sponsor Boulevard Brewing Robert (Bob) Buchman Steve Mariott Papa Johns Don & Doreen Burnett Kansas City Business Council Hole & Team Sponsors: Barbara Dickson Loch Lloyd Country Club John J. McGovern, Jr CenturyLink Jill Harrelson Mr & Mrs Virgil Hoffman Jr Kent & Pat Dickerson Firebaugh Construction Linda Kraus Wayne Schmidt RAU Construction Logan & Associates Donna & Rodney Olson United Missouri Bank Nancy Rumold Lockton Companies The Staack Family Loyd & Sandra Steelman The Illig Family Foundation In Honor of: Sylvia Stewart KMDI Inc. Norma Watkins Brent, Nathan, & Stephen Lacey Windstream Communications Shirley Halbur Kevin E. Kennedy Tekelec Heart of America Council Staff Ecco Select 2013 Council Golf Classic Mike Rainen Tournament Champions: Illig Family Foundation Team To remember a loved one or honor a friend, mail your check to Memorials & Tributes, Heart of America Council, Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 414177, Kansas City, MO 64141- 4177. For more information, contact Tammy Butterfield at (816) 569-4979.
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CAMPING AND PROGRAMS
2014 Camp Staff Applications look forward to your application and will begin staff interviews on December 26, 2013. 2014 Boy Scout 2014 Camp Staff applications will be available starting October 1. All 2013 Camp Staff members will receive Fall Mini-Camps Camp Draw an email with instructions on how to apply for 2014 The draw to determine the 2014 Boy Scout Camp Staff. Mini-Camp gives your Boy Scouts and Venturers the Camp placement for the Theodore Naish and H. Anyone else opportunity to participate in activities that would nor- Roe Bartle Scout Reservations begins in October. interested in ap- mally only be available during summer camp. This fall, Be sure to mark your calendar accordingly. plying for 2014 Mini-Camps will be held on October 12, October 19, Camp Staff can and November 9. Choose from options like rifle, pistol Theodore Naish Scout do so by visiting and shotgun, archery, COPE, and Wilderness First Aid. Reservation www.hoac-bsa. All programming and lunch is included in the fee. Reg- org/camping- 2013 Naish Camp Staff ister today at www.hoac-bsa.org/mini-camp-weekends. Saturday, October 19, 2013 — resources. We Photo by: Jacob Hubbert Naish Scout Reservation ▶ 9:00 am — all troops HONOR CAMPING
H Roe Bartle Scout Tribe of Mic-O-Say the 2013 Vigil Banquet on October 5 at the Naish Reservation Scout Reservation. See page 15 for the complete The Tribe of Mic-O-Say 2013 Vigil Honor listing. Thursday, October 10, 2013 — had another great sum- Council Service Center mer welcoming many new Upcoming Tamegonit Lodge Events ▶ 6:30 pm — single troops that camped 60-74 Braves and Warriors to the Scouts and full-time leaders Tribe. We take great pride in Lodge Leadership Development — October 12 ▶ 7:00 pm — single troops that camped 45-59 the accomplishments of these PowerPlay Entertainment, Shawnee, KS Scouts and full-time leaders very dedicated young men and the commitment they have shown to Scouting. We would also like to recognize all Tribesmen that were elevated to the NLS & NLATS — November 8-10 Saturday, October 12, 2013 — Tribal Council this summer. See page 15 for the Heartland Presbyterian Center, Parkville, MO Cerner Riverport Campus complete list of Tribal Council Elevations. ▶ 8:30 am — single troops that camped 30-44 Scouts and full-time leaders Order of the Arrow ▶ 9:30 am — single troops that camped 15-29 Tamegonit Lodge has Scouts and full-time leaders Trading Post Service Project — November 16-17 selected 40 individuals Naish Scout Reservation Trading Post ▶ 10:30 am — single troops that camped 14 or for recognition in 2013 less Scouts and full-time leaders as Vigil Honor Learn more about upcoming lodge events at www. ▶ 11:00 am — combined troops of any number members of the hoac-bsa.org/oa-activities. based on camp and campsite availability Order of the Ar- row. This represents 75th Anniversary Winter Banquet The draw is based on the number of Scouts and less than one-percent of Lodge membership and full-time leaders your troop camped in either stands as a testament to the exemplary service of This coming Winter Banquet will kick off the 2012 or 2013 (whichever is greater) and will be these individuals. Honorees will be recognized at lodge’s 75th anniversary year. camping in 2014. A representative from each It will be held on Saturday, troop must be present to place their ticket in January 4, 2014 at the Uptown the draw and be prepared to pay the required Theater in Kansas City, MO. deposit of $50.00 per Scout and full-time This will be a great event to leader. Troops will be placed in camp, session start off our anniversary year. and campsite in the order of the draw, as space Be on the lookout for more is available. Call (816) 942-9333 for information this fall. more information.
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CAMPING AND PROGRAMS
VENTURING
Upcoming VOA Meetings Venturing Interest Survey
October 14, 7:00 pm — Council Service Center Recently, we sent a survey to all registered Ventur- November 11, 7:00 pm — Council Service Center ers. If you are registered in Venturing and have not taken the survey, please go to http://www. December 9, 7:00 pm — Council Service Center surveymonkey.com/s/56R8WJX to complete the survey. It only takes about 10 minutes to com- plete and will help us provide a better council Haunted Trails LEARN MORE ABOUT VENTURING Venturing program. is Back Visit www.hoac-bsa.org/venturing
On October 26, all Cub Scouts and their families are invited to travel the Haunted Trails of Cub World at Camp Naish. The cost is only $8 per person and includes a light meal, bus transportation, and a patch Jamboree on the Air for pre-registered youth only! This event Jamboree on the Air is an annual Scouting event that uses will sell out. Register online at http://vo- amateur radio to connect Scouts around the globe. This free ahauntedtrails.kintera.org. event is open to any Scout and will be held on October 19 at Camp Naish from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To learn more about JOTA, go to www.scouting.org/jota.aspx.
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TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT
Commissioner College 2014 Community Service Hours Commissioner College returns to the Cerner Riverport Campus on March 1 with a re- ach unit should be entering their service hours from freshed course listing and an easier registra- this year on the Journey to Excellence website. You can E tion process. Commissioner College will help access the site by going to www.hoac-bsa.org/community- commissioners expand their skills beyond service. This site has information about how to enter basic training and offer a forum for continued hours, links to the Journey to Excellence hour entry site education. All commissioners are encouraged and other helpful information. Don’t have your Unit ID to attend, as well as any individual interested information? Contact your District Executive or Leslie in becoming a commissioner to better serve Staack at the council office at (816) 942-9333. Scouting in our area. Registration will be avail- able starting December 1 at www.hoac-bsa.org/ commissioners-college. “A Scout Is Reverent” By Don Shapley, Council Religious Emblems Coordinator
University of Scouting The Heart of America Council has been and continues to be the University of Scouting gives you the tools premier council in the nation for Re- to LEAD and SUCCEED in Scouting and ligious Emblems. Religious Emblems this year’s event promises to the best yet. are an important part of the values Participants will experience a first-rate train- in Scouting. That doesn’t just hap- ing curriculum pen — there are “Religious Emblems in a traditional Action People” out there who make campus setting. it happen. Courses include everything from If you know of an individual who introductory to should be recognized for their reli- doctorate level gious service to Scouting or degrees and for more information about the are open to all Religious Emblems program, visit Scouting lead- www.hoac-bsa.org/religious-emblems ers including or contact Don Shapley at donshap- Boy Scouts and [email protected]. Venturers.
University of Scouting will be held on Sat- urday, November 2 at Park University in Parkville, Missouri. Online registration is now open. Enroll today at www.hoac-bsa.org/ university-of-scouting.
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EAGLE SCOUTS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
me to get the job done is very important. I am very good SCOUTING HISTORY EAGLE SCOUTS: at what I do, but if I am only good at taking pictures and Where Are They Now? not good at delivering images, then there is no trust and companies will look for someone they can trust. Hav- The First Rally and Exhibit ing my wife trust me in choices made that will affect Cory Weaver my business, personal interests, and our family is even By Andy Dubill, Council Historian Eagle Scout Class of 1993 more important. When I say I am going to do something, Troop 62, Kansas City, MO she knows it’s going to get done or that I am going to be On December 30, 1912, the first Scout Rally in Occupation: somewhere when I say I am, without question — is very Kansas City was held at the old Convention Hall. Freelance Photographer important with a five month old! It was believed to be the first rally held in any part Kansas City/New York/ of the country by a BSA Council. The purpose was San Francisco/San Diego/Portland to highlight what Scouts were doing and learning in their summer camp experiences. At the time Like many others, Cory Weaver’s Scouting journey there were thirty-five troops in the Kansas City began thanks to his father. Cory’s father, George Weaver, area and eighteen troops participated in the event. enrolled him and his brother in Cub Scouts as members of Pack 62. Cory later graduated to Troop 62 where he The program represented a typical day in camp earned his Eagle rank in 1993. He is a Runner in the for a group of Boy Scouts from Kansas City. Tribe of Mic-O-Say and spent a number of summers at Scouts reached the Convention Hall from their the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Weaver Photography: 2012 MLB All Star troop home bases after an all-night hike. Scouts Game — Kansas City brought in all Cory’s passion for photography began in college. While of their camp- enrolled at Saint Louis University, Cory served as Being courteous to her choices and being respectful of ing gear and photography editor of The University News, the cam- her time is important as well. I believe respect for each entertained the pus newspaper; interned at the Associated Press; and other is what has kept us together for the better part of audience with freelanced with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the St. 16 years, two years of marriage. Being brave is doing Louis Suburban Journals. my best to protect both my wife and daughter and being a tent-raising brave is moving back to KC from NYC because it just contest and makes sense. In Mic-O-Say, the second step in the path a flag raising to Warrior is Brave, which to me, was the toughest — or ceremony. it used to be. Nevertheless, anyone who has been through the trials of becoming a Brave in Mic-O-Say, knows that Next was preparation of breakfast accompanied by being Brave isn’t easy to do or be. one of the favorite Scout contests of its time—the water boiling contest. Organized play was next Q: What does being an Eagle Scout mean on the agenda to to you? remind the audi- Cory: Being an Eagle Scout embodies the Scout Motto: ence that there Be Prepared. Being an Eagle Scout and being successful were fun events in Scouting and Weaver Photography: San Diego Opera — go hand-in-hand. Eagle Scouts do not accept “no” when not just hard “Aida” it comes to attaining their goals. I’ve been told “no” by several large companies, companies I now shoot for. For work. The events Cory turned his passion into a career and now travels example, I was told “no” by the Associated Press, so I demonstrated in the country serving as a house photographer for The went to shoot for the NY Post and shot last season’s MLB 1912 included Metropolitan Opera and is the production photographer All Star game here in KC. There are plenty of times to everything from for the San Francisco Opera, Portland Opera, Lyric Opera say no or to give up when pursuing Eagle and ultimately, signaling to tug of Kansas City, a house photographer for the 92nd Street being an Eagle Scout means not giving up, not settling for of war. Y and Bard College Summerscape Festival. His work has “just good enough,” and not taking “no” for an answer if it appeared in a number of distinguished publications from interferes with the success of your goals. After the events, there was a campfire and awards The New York Times to The Kansas City Star. ceremony. The 1912 “Rally and Exhibit” set the Despite his travels, Cory remains part of Troop 62 and Q: What point of the Scout Law is most stage for many successful “Scout Round-Ups” that is currently registered as a committee member with the took place in Kansas City through the 1960’s. important to you and why? troop. His father, George Weaver, still serves as Scout- Cory: I think they are all important, but I’d like to master to this day. If you have questions about Scouting history that combine three: Trustworthy, Courteous and Brave. All would be good topics for future columns, email Do you know an Eagle Scout that would like to be three are important to me as they pertain to my life as a Andy Dubill at [email protected]. freelance photographer, husband and father. As a free- featured in the next issue of Adventures in Scouting? lance photographer, I’m just one guy, who, in most cases, Contact Matt Armstrong at (816) 569-4978 or matt. comes into town for four to five days. Having people trust [email protected].
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2nd Annual TOP HONORS SpecialSpecial RecognitionRecognition IssueIssue
From camping to community service, outstanding volunteers make the Heart of America Council one of the premiere councils in the country.
We are proud to recognize this year’s “Top Honors” recipients for their service to Scouting.
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TOP HONORS: 2013 SILVER BEAVER AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award that a local council may present to a volunteer for distinguished service to youth.
The Heart of America Council is proud to recognize the 2013 Scott S. Boswell, Sr. Robert K. Buhrle Colleen C. Chapman Ret. Lt. Col. Jay Farwell Michael F. Grimaldi Silver Beaver Pioneer Trails District Blue Elk District North Star District Kaw District Pioneer Trails District Award Recipients
for their service to Scouting.
Charles R. “Charlie” Huffman Kevin E. Kennedy Harold E. “Skip” McGurk William M. “Bill” Moberly Kenneth E. Mynatt Thunderbird District Trails West District Trails West District North Star District Blue Elk District
ll honorees will be recognized Darrell G. Neuner Dennis J. Nowatzke Stephanie S. Ogan Douglas A. Roberts Michael D. Samms Big Muddy District Twin Rivers District Northern Tier District Frontier District Red-Tailed Hawk District at the Council Annual ARecognition Banquet on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm at the Downtown Kansas City Marriott Muehlebach. Online reservations are now available at www.hoac-bsa.org.
Robert F. Sisco David L. Stanway Audrey D. Taylor Dennis R. Wolf Jeanette Prenger Trailhead District North Star District Pelathe District Lone Bear District Whitney M. Young Jr. Award 12 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America October/November 2013
TOP HONORS: TRAINING
Every Scout deserves a trained leader. The following Scouts and Scout 2013 Heart of America Council National Youth leaders have committed themselves to furthering the Scouting program Leadership Training Participants through advanced leadership training. Course Director: Tim Helton Ethan Freiley...... Blue Elk Daniel Page...... Pelathe Zeb Schafer...... Blue Elk Danny Sublette...... Pioneer Trails Devin Tracy...... Blue Elk Paul Davis...... Pioneer Trails 2013 Heart of America Council Joseph Miller...... Blue Elk Patrick Hayes...... Pioneer Trails Veteran Award Recipients Noah Kincaid...... Kaw Nathanael Holden...... Pioneer Trails Jonathan Bradley...... Kaw Brice Boehmer...... Red-Tailed Hawk Darrell Menough 35 years Thunderbird Austin Jones...... Kaw Donovan Deathe...... Red-Tailed Hawk Robert Chevalier 50 years Thunderbird Frederick Miller 10 years Trails West Thomas Lauber...... Kaw Joshua Flynn...... Red-Tailed Hawk James Drummond 20 years Trailhead Elvis Lossa...... Kaw Alex Gabel...... Red-Tailed Hawk William O'Connor 20 years Trails West Jeff Flannery 10 years Trails West Treyton Meyers...... Kaw Dawson Garcia...... Red-Tailed Hawk Christine O'Connor 5 years Trails West Hiram Gensler 70 years North Star Marc Wells...... Kaw Joseph Jackson...... Red-Tailed Hawk Richard Pirch 35 years Blue Elk Caleb Hall 15 years Trails West Grant Anstine...... Lone Bear Austin Luginbill...... Red-Tailed Hawk John Rohrer 15 years Trails West Miles Barry...... Lone Bear Nicholas McCreight...... Red-Tailed Hawk Dennis Heinitz 10 years Thunderbird James Salisbury 50 years Thunderbird Samuel Beebe...... Lone Bear Cameron Genter...... Red-Tailed Hawk Chris Hodgdon 20 years Trails West Jacob Houk...... Lone Bear Parker Ost...... Red-Tailed Hawk Lowell Teague 20 years Trails West Anthony Jackowski 10 years Trails West James Houk...... Lone Bear Matthew Harryman...... Thunderbird Todd Whiteley 30 years Trails West Matthew MacDonald 10 years Trails West Ryan Jones...... Lone Bear William Johnson...... Thunderbird Walter Langdon...... Lone Bear David Stutzman...... Thunderbird Michael McCauley 50 years Thunderbird Download the Veteran Award Application at James McIntire...... Lone Bear Jerald Brown...... Thunderbird www.scouting.org/scoutsource/awards_central/ Ellen McGurk 15 years Trails West Jacob Smith...... Lone Bear Cameron Dalrymple...... Thunderbird veteranaward.aspx Harold McGurk, Jr. 20 years Trails West Matthew Afrisio...... Lone Bear Elijah Duke...... Thunderbird Byron Crowder...... Lone Bear Zachariah Jones...... Thunderbird Byron Arnold...... North Star Alex Keiter...... Thunderbird Roman Bernal...... North Star Jackson Lamm...... Thunderbird 2013 Heart of America Council DJ Brown...... North Star Brice Lane...... Thunderbird Wood Badge Training Participants Kyle Downes...... North Star Kevin Ledford...... Thunderbird Finn Giddings...... North Star Gavin Lee...... Thunderbird FALL COURSE CS-307-13-2 David Roberts...... Northern Tier Brandon Hamilton...North Star Joshua Grable...... North Star Johnathon Miller...... Thunderbird Course Director: Jamey Hilleary Brian Rorabaugh...... Trailhead Jason Hatch...... North Star Jake Hall...... North Star Tyler Moldendorp...... Thunderbird Joseph Allen...... Northern Tier Cory Roshau...... Northern Tier Matthew Heinrich....Thunderbird Dylan Hughes...... North Star Eric Potts...... Thunderbird Bryan Barragree...... Northern Tier Jeff Rubesch...... Northern Tier Joe Hensley...... Northern Tier Ty Kixmiller...... North Star Noah Stubbs...... Thunderbird Adam Larson...... North Star Dayton Stull...... Thunderbird Chuck Barry...... Lone Bear Ross Schaffer...... Blue Elk Jeffrey Hertzfield...... Trailhead Brandon Lee...... North Star Travis Whiteman...... Thunderbird James Begani...... North Star Michael Schauf...... Red-Tailed Hawk Lynn Houston...... Thunderbird George Lofland...... North Star Luke Williams...... Thunderbird Jason Brown...... Frontier Nimrod Spilman...... Kaw Travis Houston...... Thunderbird Dalton Pelham...... North Star Calvin Ball...... Trailhead Gary Coble...... Trails West Gina Stubbs...... Thunderbird Paul Hutinett...... Blue Elk Andres Rinehart...... North Star Ryan Bare...... Trailhead Mark Curfman...... Northern Tier Jana Thompson...... Blue Elk Todd Johns...... Blue Elk Xavier Schmidt...... North Star Noah Fulk...... Trailhead Sarah Curfman...... Northern Tier Angela Thornton...... Lone Bear Daniel Karr...... North Star Logan Upham Tubbs...... North Star Jack Humbert...... Trailhead Josh Deibert...... Northern Tier Vince Ward...... North Star Timothy Kixmiller....North Star Landon Beyer...... North Star Charles Martin...... Trailhead Jim Exby...... Northern Tier Sherri Watterson...... Trails West Kenneth Klingenberg....North Star Tommy Bryant...... North Star Aaron Masters...... Trailhead Eric Gabbart...... Pioneer Trails Jerome Willis...... Thunderbird Steven Kohn...... Trailhead Mark Buchholz...... North Star Caleb McCully...... Trailhead Barbara Garcia...... Red-Tailed Hawk Brenda Winegar...... Red-Tailed Hawk Scott Larimore...... Lone Bear Clay Judkins...... North Star Connor McDougall...... Trailhead Kerry Godsey...... North Star Patrick Lewis...... Red-Tailed Hawk Tristen Motko...... North Star Nick Rist...... Trailhead Ned Hancock...... Trailhead SPRING COURSE CS-307-13-1 Cimberly Martin...... Trails West Zane Powers...... North Star Ryan Weber...... Trailhead John Hobbs...... Twin Rivers Course Director: Paula Champion William Mauer...... Trailhead Curtis Reinhardt...... North Star Zachary Wiedenmann....Trailhead Ryan Hull...... Red-Tailed Hawk Marcus Adinolfi...... Red-Tailed Hawk David McCaughey....Thunderbird Nick Schumacher...... North Star Luke Benson...... Trailhead Kim Jackowski...... Trails West Nicholas Belmore.....Big Muddy James Milam...... Blue Elk Howard Scott IV...... North Star Nathaniel Hoffmann...... Trailhead Justin Johnson...... Big Muddy Jason Bledsoe...... Trails West Clifford Ogle...... Red-Tailed Hawk Isaac Smith...... North Star Nicholas Rein...... Trailhead Spencer Kirk...... Thunderbird Bret Bozick...... Northern Tier Betty Oliver...... Trails West Vincent Spiwak...... North Star John Rinehart...... Trailhead Travis Kleoppel...... North Star Shawn Brimer...... Blue Elk Sherlyn Olsen...... Trailhead William Wilhelm...... North Star Joseph St. Pierre...... Trailhead Matthew Manning....Thunderbird Jeffrey Brown...... Red-Tailed Hawk Jason Pink...... Thunderbird Joseph Bukovaz...... Northern Tier Andrew Boline...... Trails West Debra Mardis...... North Star Colby Campbell...... Northern Tier Clifford Seastrom.....Red-Tailed Hawk Matthew Myers...... Northern Tier Joshua Eldridge...... Trails West Shane Marx...... Northern Tier Chris Cassity...... Red-Tailed Hawk Phillip Smith...... Big Muddy Kyler Zielsdorf...... Northern Tier Joshua Hernandez...... Trails West Ryan Meador...... North Star Gary Coble...... Trails West Brian Smith...... Thunderbird Joseph Barragree...... Northern Tier David Reed...... Trails West Edward Mulik...... Pioneer Trails Chris Conner...... North Star Bruce Stinemetz...... Blue Elk Steven Trowbridge....Northern Tier Alex Fletcher...... Northern Tier Ethan Whitaker...... Trails West Ryan Nelson...... Trails West Benjamin Crawford....Northern Tier Trent Jones...... Northern Tier Dylan Deters...... Trails West Michael Ort...... Thunderbird Joseph Dawson...... Blue Elk Sherri Watterson...... Trails West Eric Webster...... Thunderbird William Jones...... Northern Tier Matthew Van Eyck...... Trails West Chris Overmann...... Northern Tier Michael Ebert...... Blue Elk Joe Roney...... Northern Tier Zephan Vining...... Trails West David Owens...... Kaw Jim Exby...... Northern Tier Duane Wheaton...... Blue Elk James Wilson Sr...... Thunderbird Steele Jacobs...... Pelathe Christopher Atterbury....Twin Rivers Connie Revers...... North Star Lester Fulk...... Trailhead David Gates...... Pelathe Garrett Offutt...... Twin Rivers Scott Riggs...... Thunderbird Brendon Hale...... Thunderbird Kenneth McLaughlin.....Pelathe 13 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America October/November 2013
TOP HONORS: CAMPING & COMMUNITY SERVICE
TOP HONORS: CAMPING TOP HONORS: COMMUNITY SERVICE Camping is a key quality indicator of any Scouting unit. Below are the top council Cub Scouts packs and Boy Scout troops by district in the area Giving back is an integral part of of camping participation. the Scouting program. Below are the council’s Top 10 Cub Scout packs Big Muddy Pioneer Trails and Boy Scout troops in the area of Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping community service. Pack 4286 93.5% Troop 1746 113.6% Pack 4150 100.0% Troop 1062 126.9% Pack 4746 80.0% Troop 1415 91.7% Pack 4030 87.5% Troop 1040 100.0% Pack 4120 67.9% Troop 1286 85.7% Pack 4080 85.0% Troop 1150 88.0% Top 10 Cub Scout Packs Blue Elk Red-Tailed Hawk Pack 4080 Pioneer Trails 20.9 Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Pack 3099 Twin Rivers 13.1 Pack 4604 137.5% Troop 1205 125.0% Pack 3131 123.7% Troop 412 105.9% Pack 3298 Trails West 7.8 Pack 4865 107.9% Troop 1346 116.7% Pack 3476 120.0% Troop 122 95.5% Pack 4145 Thunderbird 5.1 Pack 4310 104.0% Troop 1173 109.4% Pack 3240 112.5% Troop 37 85.7% Pack 3064 Pelathe 4.4 Kaw Thunderbird Pack 3241 Red-Tailed Hawk 3.4 Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Pack 3004 Kaw 3.0 Pack 3304 116.7% Troop 165 125.5% Pack 4778 137.1% Troop 1366 105.6% Pack 3057 Pelathe 2.4 Pack 3149 100.0% Troop 1 114.3% Pack 4366 111.8% Troop 1220 101.3% Pack 3044 90.0% Troop 366 111.3% Pack 4124 107.8% Troop 1255 95.6% Pack 3808 Trails West 2.3 Lone Bear Trailhead Pack 3250 Red-Tailed Hawk 2.2
Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Pack 4400 115.9% Troop 1515 157.1% Pack 3002 102.4% Troop 449 136.8% Top 10 Boy Scout Troops Pack 4238 111.5% Troop 1400 123.5% Pack 3092 97.1% Troop 354 114.8% Troop 64 Pelathe 64.8 Pack 4225 90.9% Troop 1163 116.7% Pack 3383 96.3% Troop 786 111.1% Troop 1354 North Star 29.2 North Star Trails West Troop 1050 Pioneer Trails 20.7 Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Troop 1125 North Star 18.8 Pack 4330 121.1% Troop 1137 200.0% Pack 3435 137.5% Troop 428 123.5% Troop 98 Northern Tier 18.7 Pack 4721 115.4% Troop 1028 128.6% Pack 3400 102.8% Troop 83 100.0% Pack 4009 111.1% Troop 1125 127.3% Pack 3088 98.1% Troop 888 100.0% Troop 1124 Thunderbird 18.3 Troop 1120 Big Muddy 15.9 Northern Tier Twin Rivers Troop 1145 Thunderbird 13.9 Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping Troop 1008 North Star 13.3 Pack 3351 120.7% Troop 393 136.8% Pack 3100 133.3% Troop 77 100.0% Pack 3651 115.8% Troop 98 129.2% Pack 3142 117.2% Troop 100 80.6% Troop 103 Twin Rivers 11.6 Pack 3054 100.0% Troop 185 114.3% Pack 3063 77.8% Troop 47 80.0% Pack 3127 100.0% *Data reflects the number of service hours per Scout *Camping percentage reflects participation at a traditional *Service hours entered as of 9/1/13 Pelathe summer camp and High Adventure Base Top Cub Scout Camping Top Boy Scout Camping *Percentage greater than 100% indicates attendance at Pack 3059 154.2% Troop 52 80.8% multiple camps Pack 3055 137.9% Troop 55 77.8% Pack 3370 120.8% Troop 65 73.7% *Youth membership as of 6/30/13
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TOP HONORS: HONOR CAMPING
The Order of the Arrow and Tribe of Mic-O-Say are aimed at keeping Scouts engaged in the Scouting program. It is our honor to recognize the 2013 Order of the Arrow Vigil Members and the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Tribal Council Elevations.
2013 Order of the Arrow 2013 Tribal Council Elevations Vigil Members
Bill Bahnmaier Barry Loughrige SACHEM KEEPER OF THE WAMPUM Kevin Bing Ian Matches Kyle Anderson Sachem Clay Stallion Tammy Barnes Keeper of the Wampum Dancing Yellow Turtle Dick Brown Scott Medlock Michael Bass Sachem Cold Falling Drop of Rain Scott Braden Sachem Lone Hawk Soaring Kurtis Blocher Keeper of the Wampum Silent Dan Buchman Becky Miller Tom Tom Anne Carlson Sachem Flys With Spirit Jim Bush Parker Ogan Dennis Flinn Keeper of the Wampum Little Fleet Tim Collins Sachem Thundering Condor Hunter Chapman Nick Oprisu White Bear Stephen Diebold Sachem Eagle Two Feathers Tim Foster Keeper of the Wampum Little James Cookinham Steven Ozaki Jim Drummond Sachem Burns With Light of Sly Bobcat Jay Curless Patrick Parks Three Sons Timothy Mills Keeper of the Wampum Joe Dekat, Sr. Aaron Prothe Cynthia Dyson Sachem Joyful Tears Sparkling Amber Sam Edwards Arlin Prothe David Fowler Sachem Running Elk Morgan Olander Keeper of the Wampum Little Jay Bird Larry Gallamore Sachem Walking Dog Man of the Jacob Fallman Isaac Remboldt Brian Poppe Keeper of the Wampum Spiders Web Early Morning In the Sky Ryan Foley Eli Schneck Carl Gustafson Sachem Great Silent Tumbling Leaf Darrell Underwood Keeper of the Wampum Little Red Ink Eriq Garcia Don Studnicka Timothy Helton Sachem Chirping Frog Steven “Matt” Woolf Keeper of the Wampum Little Fierce Mark Gilbert Michael Swearingen Ken Horrell Sachem Laughing Eagle In the Night Gray Timber Wolf Mike Hanus Corey Terrell Allen Huff Sachem Least Little Smokey Eyes Tyler Holcom Bruce Wagner Michael Iseman Sachem Quiet Rising Moon SAGAMORE Lawrence Johnson Sachem Big Friendly Screeching Owl Evan Johnson Spencer Weaver Fred Bixler Sagamore Great Swift Running Troy Johnson Austin Weber Mary Kilkenny Sachem Kindred Wolf Spirit Mountain Stream William Lantz Sachem Tall Guiding Lance Lorri Kearns Michael Wienands Justin Dealy Sagamore Bellowing Elk Ron Lynch Sachem Little Sparkling Blue Rock Clayton Kistner Brent Worley Mike Pearce Sagamore Running Bird Brandon Matson Sachem Son of Mighty Flying Lee Perry Sagamore Great Swift Running Golden Eagle Young Coyote Rick McWhirt Sachem Big Lone Spark In Midnight Sky Chris Miller Sachem Little Searching Seagull MEDICINE MAN Brian Osgood Sachem Thundering Elk In the Forest Floyd Hastings Jr. Medicine Man Swift Wing Foot David Roberts Sachem Least Screeching Bald Eagle William Kirke Medicine Man Swift Darting Rabbit Kyle Rutherford Sachem Fierce Cardinal Nick Nichol Medicine Man Wise Red Devil Ryan Sprague Sachem Least Swift Painted Deer Neal Thomas Sachem Silent Owl In the Night CHIEFTAIN Mark Trammell Sachem Great White Rock Casey Halsey Chieftain Quaking Cottonwood Devin Warrington Sachem Blue Eyed Eagle Joseph Wilkinson Sachem Fearless Soaring Falcon Zachary Worley Sachem Little High Leaping Dolphin Thomas Young Sachem Peaceful Sunrise Karen Zeilinger Sachem Joyful Song Peter Zibers Sachem Standing Bear In Cedars 15 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America October/November 2013
HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS — JUNE - AUGUST 2013
Big Muddy Troop 1351 Zachariah Pixler Peter Itao, SM Troop 1077 Dillon Davis Victor Watson, SM Troop 1324 Haiden Kilpatrick Roland Francis, SM Troop 1354 Richard Cox James Niederberger, SM Troop 1077 Bailey Wileman Victor Watson, SM Troop 1354 James Woebke James Niederberger, SM Troop 1098 Joel Cousin Patrick Hughey, SM Blue Elk Troop 1374 Dustin Cochran Paul Crooks, SM Troop 1098 Zachary Hampton Patrick Hughey, SM Troop 1058 Nathan Benefiel Michael Moran, SM Troop 1374 Donald Kandlbinder Paul Crooks, SM Troop 1098 Isaiah Lind Patrick Hughey, SM Troop 1138 Kyle Millsap Craig Lee, SM Troop 1397 Nicholas Bogue David Lehman, SM Troop 1098 David Mershon Patrick Hughey, SM Troop 1138 Harrison Davis Craig Lee, SM Troop 1397 Cody Tieler Evans David Lehman, SM Troop 1098 James Meyers Patrick Hughey, SM Troop 1178 Timothy Bishop David Teegarden, SM Troop 1412 William James Fries Timothy Helton, SM Troop 1098 Michael Weaver Patrick Hughey, SM Troop 1216 Bradly Howard Jason Howard, SM Troop 1419 Joshua Riding Curtis Gile, SM Troop 1124 William Dickerson James Allen, SM Troop 1216 Kaleb Schoenemann Jason Howard, SM Troop 1419 John Riding Curtis Gile, SM Troop 1195 Jonathan Bickham David McCaughey, SM Troop 1228 Sean Crotty R Harris, SM Troop 1419 Michael Holder Curtis Gile, SM Troop 1220 Justin Grim Jerry Marlin, SM Troop 1228 Alex Casey R Harris, SM Troop 1419 Kyle Hynes Curtis Gile, SM Troop 1220 Christian Lauber Jerry Marlin, SM Troop 1266 Joseph Carpenter Kurtis Blocher, SM Troop 1433 Tyler Reaves Bruce Ayers, SM Troop 1244 Jacob Humphreys Joseph White, SM Troop 1266 Tyler Neuweg Kurtis Blocher, SM Troop 1262 Cody Fuller Luke Harmon, SM Troop 1334 Steven Cox Dwight Fowler, SM Northern Tier Troop 1264 Matthew Dugan Mark Dunning, SM Troop 1362 Matthew Gordon Anthony Schamel, SM Troop 91 Collin Vossman Todd Martin, SM Troop 1274 Hindrik Boehner Christopher Fisk, SM Troop 1362 Noah Leith Anthony Schamel, SM Troop 684 Vincent Autrey James Scott, SM Troop 1300 Andrew Bertz David Downing, SM Troop 1362 Orion Radford Anthony Schamel, SM Pelathe Troop 1300 Douglas Bybee David Downing, SM Troop 1382 Kevin Basham Arnold Flippin, SM Troop 52 Gavin Spence Robert Newman, SM Troop 1323 Brendan Hess Brian Hess, SM Troop 1446 Jared Banks Conrad Bell, SM Troop 53 Ross Chumbley Mitchell Yulich, SM Troop 1323 Daniel Valmassei Brian Hess, SM Troop 1492 Austin Davis Roy Pittman, SM Troop 55 Kjell Mullenix Frederic Heschmeyer, SM Troop 1427 Trevor Caperton Christopher Garlett, SM Troop 1492 Joshua Reynolds Roy Pittman, SM Troop 55 Connor Remboldt Frederic Heschmeyer, SM Troop 1427 Phillip Morgan Christopher Garlett, SM Troop 1498 Santonio Wright Russell Burton, SM Troop 55 Alexander Houston Frederic Heschmeyer, SM Troop 1427 Daichi Tadokoro Christopher Garlett, SM Troop 1692 Michael Alexander Charles Ruedi, SM Troop 55 Austin Johanning Frederic Heschmeyer, SM Troop 1510 Jeffery Hartnett Paul Fyffe, SM Troop 1692 William Masland Charles Ruedi, SM Troop 59 Jack Powell Eric Caldwell, SM Troop 1531 Tyler Rock Christopher Cullum, SM Troop 1692 Markus Gentry Charles Ruedi, SM Troop 65 Benjamin Foster Thomas Farmer, SM Troop 1550 William Johnson Lawrence Alvis, SM Troop 1692 Taylor Muller Charles Ruedi, SM Troop 65 James Halpin Thomas Farmer, SM Troop 1551 Jared Lapaz John Ransom, SM Troop 1763 Aaron Gernetzke Bryan Richardson, SM Troop 158 Tobias Brunner Jeffrey Yates, SM Troop 1601 Robert Richart Michael Foster, SM Troop 1763 Jake Sims Bryan Richardson, SM Troop 1601 Nicholas Carter Michael Foster, SM Troop 1865 John Knipp Eric Knipp, SM Pioneer Trails Troop 1663 Ian Morby Zachary Williams, SM Troop 1946 Taylor Rice Reza Azimi, SM Troop 1016 Elijah Cox Morgan Olander, SM Troop 1801 Luke Berends Rex Blevins, SM Troop 1946 Austin Smith Reza Azimi, SM Troop 1016 Conner McCarson Morgan Olander, SM Troop 1801 Caleb Dapra Rex Blevins, SM Troop 1016 Spencer Porsch Morgan Olander, SM Kaw Troop 1016 Spencer Thompson Morgan Olander, SM Trailhead Troop 1 Joshua Smith Charles Dennis, SM Troop 1080 Nicholas Baccala Salvatore Valenti, SM Troop 257 Matthew Schwabauer Jeff Johnson, SM Troop 3 Logan Burkey Ryan Rydalch, SM Troop 1118 Alexander Murfey Craig Watz, SM Troop 257 Phillip Miller Jeff Johnson, SM Troop 45 Jake Wenzel Steven Rupert, SM Troop 1150 Stephen Hart John Cullinan, SM Troop 257 Elijah Bunde Jeff Johnson, SM Troop 66 Joseph Aguilar Richard Lockwood, SM Troop 257 Alexander Hardwick Jeff Johnson, SM Troop 149 Dakota Nason James Clark, SM Red-Tailed Hawk Troop 257 Cole Kennedy Jeff Johnson, SM Troop 357 Andrew Behm Robert Kissinger, SM Troop 122 Jonathan Shanahan Jeffrey Allison, SM Troop 257 George Mannering Jeff Johnson, SM Troop 122 Scott Williams Jeffrey Allison, SM Lone Bear Troop 395 William Pitt Patrick Mason, SM Troop 218 Dawson Garcia John Perkins, SM Troop 1238 Alan Elmer Deborah Thomas, SM Troop 395 Aaron Pope Patrick Mason, SM Troop 222 Lance Caldwell Jr Bradley Fountain, SM Troop 1430 Jacob Fleming Charles Cooper, SM Troop 396 Zachary Caro Patrick Farrington, SM Troop 225 Matthew Blades Ed Davey, SM Troop 1437 Aron Dawson Hurley Mahan, SM Troop 1061 Matthew Kavanaugh Steven Kohn, SM Troop 225 Cody Hughes Ed Davey, SM Troop 1437 Cody Dawson Hurley Mahan, SM Troop 1061 Samuel Kohn Steven Kohn, SM Troop 265 Simon Horsley John Cooper, SM Troop 1513 Daric Dixson Timothy Mills, SM Troop 265 Daniel Mauro John Cooper, SM Trails West Troop 1513 Thomas Hitchcock Timothy Mills, SM Troop 265 Nolan McCall John Cooper, SM Troop 83 Jhonny Hunt Kevin Bing, SM North Star Troop 265 Matthew Vohs John Cooper, SM Troop 108 Maxwell Kurlbaum Louis Schuler, SM Troop 1096 Nicholas VanBebber Frank Comer, SM Troop 315 Jonathan Atteberry Kevin Coriden, SM Troop 181 Mark Petrie Steven Pflumm, SM Troop 1179 Christopher McCloud James McCloud, SM Troop 324 Albert Lalik Kent Bredehoeft, SM Troop 181 Joseph Pickert Steven Pflumm, SM Troop 1249 John Tharp James Baber, SM Troop 425 Brandon Morse Gary Hazeltine, SM Troop 428 Nathaniel Johnson William Bahnmaier, SM Troop 1249 Aidian Karl Vece James Baber, SM Crew 2085 Max Langston Linda Weerts, ADV Troop 439 Jacob Squire Rodney Johnson, SM Troop 1261 Logan James Jerry Adams, SM Crew 2085 Luke Langston Linda Weerts, ADV Troop 494 Austin Weber Kyle Weber, SM Troop 1261 Tristan Ott Jerry Adams, SM Thunderbird Twin Rivers Troop 1271 Nathan Brown Mark Folsom, SM Troop 1032 Nicholas Schneider Dan Barnes, SM Troop 101 Tristan King John Cassida, SM Troop 1314 Scott Patton Craig Watson, SM Troop 1032 Dakota Wilson Dan Barnes, SM Troop 101 Austin Raetzel John Cassida, SM Troop 1320 Jeremy Sargent William Watt, SM Troop 1032 Race Wehba Dan Barnes, SM
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DISTRICT INFORMATION BIG MUDDY November someone there to pick up materials and relay infor- mation. Having that person make a report at the unit 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm committee meeting is a great way to stay informed of Lexington United Methodist Church, upcoming events. Big Muddy Officers 1211 S. 13 Hwy, Lexington, MO 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Be Featured in Adventures in District Chair Mike Persell (816) 470-2821 Lexington United Methodist Church, Scouting District Commissioner Jeff Brenton (816) 470-6058 1211 S. 13 Hwy, Lexington, MO Have a great story to share? You could be featured in Activities Chair Darrell Underwood (816) 776-5230 7 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm the next issue of Adventures in Scouting. Title submis- Advancement Chair Chuck Scott (816) 377-5600 Lexington United Methodist Church, sions “Big Muddy Adventures in Scouting” and send to Boy Scout Roundtable Phil Dierking (816) 405-7540 1211 S. 13 Hwy, Lexington, MO Joseph Beck at [email protected]. Camping Chair Ed Gooseman (816) 682-2008 Haunted Camporee & Cub Scout Cub Scout Roundtable Susan Dallstream (816) 470-5919 Family Campout Eagle Board of Review Chuck Scott (816) 377-5600 Finance Chair Bosh Bruening (816) 668-8380 The Big Muddy District’s Haunted Camporee and Cub Membership Chair Randy Florence (660) 232-4479 Scout Family Campout will be held October 12-13 at OA Advisor Larry Long/ (816) 304-0011 the Ray County Fairgrounds. Events include haunted Scott Medlock (816) 200-2220 hayrides, pumpkin chunkin’, kickball, and much more. Public Relations Chair Mac Rogers (816) 520-4152 A parent/guardian must accompany each Cub Scout Risk Management Chair Thomas Hodson (816) 934-2731 in attendance. The cost is $8 per participant. No pre- registration necessary. Training Chair Tammy Cockrum (660) 281-9899 Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Bret Cooper (816) 726-4263 Venturing Chair Darrell Neuner (660) 259-2837 Haunted Camporee District Executive Joseph Beck (816) 569-4918 [email protected] Boy Scouts: Check-in at 11:00 am Cub Scouts: Check-in at 3:00 pm 2013 Investment in Character More Information: 105.8% Contact Josh Anderson (816) 462-2457 2013 Camping 2013 Recruitment Campaign Cub Scout: % 60.8 The 2013 School Night for Scouting fall recruitment Boy Scout: 79.8% campaign has welcomed several new youth to the Big Muddy District. A special thank you goes out to all of the units and district volunteers who helped in October planning and carrying out School Nights throughout 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm the district. Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Hwy, Lexington, MO District Training 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm As of this year, all registered adults must be trained in Lexington United Methodist Church, their respective positions. Please ensure that all lead- 1211 S. 13 Hwy, Lexington, MO ers have completed the appropriate training courses. 3 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm If you have any questions regarding training contact Lexington United Methodist Church, District Training Chairman, Tammy Cockrum, at 1211 S. 13 Hwy, Lexington, MO (660) 281-9899 or [email protected]. 12-13 Camporee and Cub Scout Family Campout Roundtable Reminder Ray County Fairgrounds, 1013 W. Royale St., Richmond, MO The Big Muddy District Roundtable meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at Lexington United Methodist Church. Please make sure your unit has
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DISTRICT INFORMATION BLUE ELK
10 District Committee Meeting, 8:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Key Popcorn Sale Dates: 19402 Holke Rd., Independence, MO Final Order Due — October 28 Blue Elk Officers November Final Order Pick-up — November 8 & 9 Payment Due — December 6 District Chair Bill Essmann (816) 228-4465 7 Roundtable & Re-Charter Training, 7:00 pm Sunny Vale Middle School, District Commissioner Ken Horrell (816) 229-7370 3930 S RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO Investment in Character 2014 Activities Chair Kerry DeHaan (816) 210-4043 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Make sure your unit schedules its 2014 Family Invest- Advancement Chair Jim Burgess (816) 228-6911 Beacon Heights Community of Christ, ment in Character presentation. Please submit your Boy Scout Roundtable Stephen Diebold (816) 810-5030 19402 Holke Rd., Independence, MO presentation date at the October Roundtable. Units Camping Chair LeRoy Short (816) 560-2943 14 District Committee Meeting, 8:00 pm that meet their Investment in Character goal will Cub Scout Roundtable Kenn Naylor [email protected] Beacon Heights Community of Christ, qualify for one full year of free rank advancement. Eagle Board of Review Leonard Jones (816) 228-4960 19402 Holke Rd., Independence, MO Summer Fun at Cub Scout Finance Chair Jeff Grubb (816) 795-8628 Day Camp Membership Chair R. Scott Smith (816) 461-3377 School Night for Scouting 2013 OA Advisor Jerald Thomas (816) 795-6785 Was your pack’s recruitment night a success? School By Peter Muelleman, Blue Elk Public Relations Chair Public Relations Chair Peter Muelleman (816) 478-1830 Night is just the first step in Cub Scout recruitment. More than 325 Cub Scouts, 120 adult leaders, and 40 Possible follow-up recruitment events can include: Risk Management Chair Lowell Brenton (816) 373-7678 packs enjoyed summer at the 36th annual pack meetings, pool parties, family campouts, and Training Chair Rod Lightner (816) 682-2807 Blue Elk District Day Camp at American any other fun activity. Be sure to Legion Farm in Blue Springs. The daily Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Josh Enke (816) 726-0707 take advantage of several market- program included archery, bb guns, Venturing Chair Dan Sanderson (816) 277-6967 ing resources made available including fliers, posters, crafts, cooking, fishing, sling shots, sports, District Director Grant Dealy (816) 569-4956 and yard signs. While there is a strong emphasis on knot tying, rubber band guns, and much more. [email protected] recruitment in the fall, youth can join anytime. Make Camp Director Jeff Dutzel said that a new District Executive Ross Schaffer (816) 569-4926 sure new youth recruitment is year-round process in activity, a zip line called the Bosun Chair, [email protected] your pack. was a hit with the boys. 2013 Investment in Character CUB SCOUT Day Camp happens every year during 104.5% FAMILY CAMPOUT the second week of July at the American Legion Farm in Blue Springs. It takes 2013 Camping October 4-5, 2013 nearly 100 staff members to make camp possible. Anyone interested in helping Cub Scout: % American Legion Farm 79.3 with Day Camp 2014 should contact Ross Cost: $8 Boy Scout: 87.3% Schaffer at [email protected] or No Pre-registration necessary (816) 569-4926. October An excited Cub Scout gives Fall Camporee 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm the Bosun Chair a try Sunny Vale Middle School, Mark your calendars. The Blue Elk Dis- 3930 S RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO trict’s 2013 Camporee will be held Octo- 4-5 Cub Scout Family Campout ber 5-6 at the American Legion Farm in American Legion Farm, Blue Springs. Camporee will be held in 499 Legion Dr., Blue Springs, MO conjunction with the Cub Scout Family 5-6 Boy Scout Camporee Campout and will begin on Saturday American Legion Farm, morning. This year’s Camporee theme is “Skills for 499 Legion Dr., Blue Springs, MO Life”. The program will feature professional instruc- 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm tion from local county agencies including police and Beacon Heights Community of Christ, fire, as well as computer technicians and engineers. 19402 Holke Rd., Independence, MO
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
December 19 Division Committee Meeting, 12:00 pm Heart of America Council Service Center, Exploring Officers 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO Division Chairman Duane Anstaett (816) 654-1603 Finance Chair Joe Jacobs (816) 556-2255 Looking for more Exploring resources? Membership Chair Keith Sickendick (913) 685-9878 Visit the new ExploringKC.org Fire & Emergency Cluster Chair Kurt Neis (913) 888-6066 Health & Medicine Cluster Chair Joy Hobick (816) 404-7146 Law Enforcement Cluster Chair Darin Chance (816) 847-5000 Black & Veatch Post Engineering Cluster Chair Bryan Watts (913) 458-8495 Explores Seattle Activities Chair Melanie Pierce (913) 895-6300 Each summer the Black & Ve- Exploring Executive Kerry Jorn (816) 569-4937 [email protected] atch Explorer Post heads to a dif- ferent city for a “Super Activity” 2013 Investment in to learn about engineering and Character architecture. This year the post 102.8% took ten students to Seattle, WA. Highlights of the trip included October a tour of the Space Needle and 17 Division Committee Meeting, 12:00 pm Boeing plant, and a visit to the Heart of America Council Service Center, Pike Place Market made famous 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO by its flying fish. The group also visited the Museum of Flight, the 25 Division Cluster Break Outs, 6:00 pm Museum of Communications, Heart of America Council Service Center, the Pacific Science Center, the 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO architecturally renowned Seattle Public Library, and the Bullitt Center — the greenest commer- cial building in the world.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION FRONTIER District Brings Camp to the Special thanks to Char Naylor and Marie Benz for Frontier Officers Urban Core planning and running this year’s Urban Day Camps. Both are volunteers from the Blue Elk District and are District Vice Chair Jim Shetlar (913) 579-2539 For the second year in a row, Day Camp was brought members of the Council’s Day Camp Visitation Team. District Vice Chair James Vaca (816) 719-4969 to Kansas City’s urban core. Thanks to help from the District Commissioner Doug Roberts (816) 453-8401 council’s Scoutreach program, inner-city youth were Annual Popcorn Sale Training Chair Mark Jansen (913) 766-1970 able to experience the The 2013 popcorn sale is underway. One of the most Camping Chair Bob Coates (816) 898-1949 fun and excitement of effective ways to fund your Scouting program is summer camp in their through the annual sale. Selling popcorn not only Membership/Relationships Jeromy Rutledge/ (913) 766-1907 own backyard. Co-Chairs Rev. Keith Cordier (816) 966-1114 benefits the program, but it also rewards Scouts with Activities & Civic Service Chair Chris Cullum (816) 308-5330 Urban Day Camps were important life skills and of course, prizes. conducted in fifteen District Director Dusty Boatright (816) 569-4967 Questions? Contact our District Popcorn Chairman, different locations [email protected] Bernadette Murray, at (334) 714-2677 or Khary Floyd throughout Kansas Senior District Executive Khary Floyd (816) 569-4965 at (816) 569-4965. [email protected] City this summer. The effort was coordinated District Executive Andrea Watts (816) 569-4947 [email protected] by council volunteers and staff with help Key Popcorn Dates: Final Orders Due �������������������������������������������� Oct. 28 October from Swope Corridor Renaissance/Upper Final Order Pick-up ��������������������������������� Nov. 8 & 9 2 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Room Inc., a neighbor- Final Payment Due ����������������������������������������� Dec. 6 Heart of America Council Service Center, hood-based non-for- Scout at Garfield 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO Elementary School shows profit organization off his leather work craft 17 Program Aide Roundtable, 7:00 pm that provides school at the Frontier Mobile Day South Patrol Police Station, education programs to Camp Community Service Projects 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO low income families. Giving back is an integral part of the Scouting November Activities included games, leatherwork, rubber-band program. Participating in a community service project 6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm guns, learning the Scout Oath and Law, as well as other not only makes our neighborhoods better places to Heart of America Council Service Center, team building exercises. In total, more than 400 youth live, but it also teaches our Scouts a valuable lesson. 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO participated in an Urban Day Camp this summer. If there are any projects or opportunities within the community that you would like our Scouts to 21 Program Aide Roundtable, 7:00 pm assist with, contact Andrea Watts at (816) 569- South Patrol Police Station, 4947 or [email protected]. 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO
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DISTRICT INFORMATION KAW
14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm ter and become comfortable in uncomfortable conditions. LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave., Kansas City, KS Each Scout dedicated himself to train hard, to become more physically fit and proficient in the swimming tasks required. 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave., Kansas City, KS After mastering survival and rescue tasks above water, the Kaw Officers Scouts worked to become experts while diving with a snorkel and mask. They spent countless hours diving and swimming District Chair David Block (913) 200-1731 through obstacle courses, dealing with emergency situations and taking care of simple maintenance issues while under- District Commissioner Rob Sloop (913) 422-0583 Fall Camping water. They also each earned the BSA Snorkeling Patch along Activities Chair Vacant Opportunities the way. Advancement Chair Warren Minear (913) 449-7348 During their skills training, the Scouts were required to pass Boy Scout Roundtable Nils Erickson [email protected] Cub Scout District a comprehensive curriculum on SCUBA equipment, un- Family Campout Camporee Camping Chair Susan Rodgers (913) 351-1470 derwater environments, the physics of diving on the human body and safe dive planning. Cub Scout Roundtable Angela Derezinski (913) 727-4578 October 4-5 October 18-20 Wyandotte County Fort Leavenworth The Scouts next progressed to pool training with full SCUBA Eagle Board of Review Warren Minear (913) 449-7348 Fairgrounds Cost: $10 gear. Through training facilitated by staff at Adventure Sports Cost: $8 Finance Chair Bruce Coleman (913) 422-3040 in Shawnee, Kansas, the Scouts were required to first show Membership Chair Greg Carpenter (816) 769-7975 Find more information at www.hoac-bsa.org/kaw-activities proficiency with all life-support and safety equipment and then conduct two days of dives beginning at 5 feet and pro- OA Advisor Mike Klinglele (913) 441-6256 gressing to 12 feet. The young men were required to show Public Relations Chair James Lally (617) 308-1016 Troop 366 Dives into Adventure calm confidence in executing underwater equipment skills, buddy aid and emergency reaction drills. Risk Management Chair Sandra Patrzykont (913) 963-4288 By Matthew Fox, Troop 366 ASM Training Chair Nils Erickson [email protected] After passing their confined water certification, the Scouts Boy Scouts from Fort Leavenworth’s Troop 366 spent their planned and headed out to Beaver Lake Arkansas - the site of Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Vacant summer on an underwater adventure. Eight Scouts earned Adventure Sports’ Open Water certification facility. During their Open Water Diver certification and the coveted SCUBA Venturing Chair Allan Lechner (913) 651-5398 two days of open water diving, the Scouts completed 5 total Diving Merit Badge this summer. District Executive Jose Romero (816) 569-4973 dives as deep as 40 feet in murky water. [email protected] The Scouts began their training in January and worked to master the personal skills required to safely swim underwa- 2013 Investment in Character 96.0% 2013 Camping Cub Scout: 70.7% Boy Scout: 69.6% October 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 405 Morse St., Bonner Springs, KS 4-5 Cub Scout Family Campout Wyandotte County Fairgrounds 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave., Kansas City, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave., Kansas City, KS 18-20 District Camporee Ft. Miles Campground, Fort Leavenworth November 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 405 Morse St., Bonner Springs, KS
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DISTRICT INFORMATION LONE BEAR November 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, Lone Bear Officers 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO 7 Popcorn Distribution District Chair Allen Huff (660) 351-0578 Elite Dry Cleaning & Family, District Commissioner Kathy Cooper (660) 647-5868 809 S Orchard St., Clinton, MO Activities Chair Jon Cerda (660) 429-2747 12 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Advancement Chair Denney Jefferson (660) 909-4944 Clinton Scout Building, Boy Scout Roundtable Bert Russell (417) 309-0733 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO Camping Chair April Hale (660) 909-2559 19 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Cub Scout Roundtable Melinda Elmer (816) 297-2022 Clinton Scout Building, Timothy Russell, Troop 1031, Warrensburg, got 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO Eagle Board of Review Denney Jefferson (660) 909-4944 the chance to shake hands with President Barack Obama on his visit to the University of Central Finance Chair Hurley Mahan (660) 885-1130 School Night for Scouting Missouri in July. Membership Chair Rhonda Weinmann (660) 624-3818 OA Advisor Judy Molt (660) 909-3017 Cub Scout fall recruitment has brought in nearly 150 new youth to the Lone Bear District. Even though the Gus. E. Wetzel Golf Tournament Public Relations Chair Kathy Noe (660) 233-0210 main recruitment drive is complete, we should always On Saturday, September 14, Scouting supporters hit Risk Management Chair Ryan Mendenhall (660) 351-2773 be growing the Scouting program. What can you do the links for the 32nd annual Gus. E. Wetzel Golf Training Chair John Harris (660) 864-5061 to continue to recruit new youth? Consider conduct- Tournament. Proceeds benefit the H. Roe Bartle Scout Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Steve Foote (660) 309-0619 ing a “bring a buddy” event to invite new youth to a Reservation and this year’s tournament helped to pur- Venturing Chair Vacant pack meeting. Have the den who brings the most new chase new shotguns and archery youth receive a pizza party or some other incentive. District Director David Riker (816) 569-4974 equipment for camp. Thank you to [email protected] You could also pass out invitation cards at parades or everyone who participated in this during trick or treating. If you need additional recruit- year’s tournament. 2013 Investment in ment materials, contact David Riker at (816) 569-4974 Character or [email protected]. 101.8% 2013 Popcorn Sale 2013 Camping Continue to encourage your Scouts to be out selling Cub Scout: 79.8% popcorn. Orders are due online by Monday, October Boy Scout: % 28. If you have any popcorn questions, contact Kevin 86.4 Wilson at [email protected]. By participat- ing in the popcorn sale, you can fund your entire October program for the year, including paying for summer 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm camp, High Adventure, advancements, pack or troop Clinton Scout Building, supplies, or registration fees. 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm 2013 Lone Bear Silver Clinton Scout Building, Beaver Recipient 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO Congratulations to Dennis Wolf, 15 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Scoutmaster of Troop 1225 in Clinton, Clinton Scout Building, MO. Dennis is one of nineteen recipi- 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO ents of this year’s Silver Beaver Award. 18-20 Fall Camporee The award is the highest honor a Cave Hollow Park, Warrensburg, MO council can bestow upon a volunteer.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION NORTH STAR
18-20 District Camporee, 5:00 pm North Star District Camporee Kelsey Short Youth Camp, The North Star District Camporee will be held Smithville Lake, MO Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20 at North Star Officers 18-19 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Smithville Lake. This year, there will be an emphasis Training, 6:00 pm on team competition, as well as a vari- District Chair Jeff Goertz (816) 781-8403 Kelsey Short Youth Camp, ety of exhibits from outside vendors Smithville Lake, MO and local Scouters. District Commissioner Mike Cash (816) 645-3237 Activities Chair Tim Helton (816) 694-6688 November At dinner, Scouts will test Advancement Chair Larry Duncan (816) 858-2964 2 University of Scouting, 8:00 am their open fire cooking Boy Scout Roundtable Paul Crooks [email protected] Park University, skills, and then par- 8700 NW River Park Dr., Parkville, MO ticipate in a great Camping Chair Jeff Tyler (816) 505-2017 campfire. Cub Scout Roundtable Scott Hidy [email protected] 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm KCMO Police Training Academy, Eagle Board of Review Bill Moberly (816) 781-6923 The cost is $10 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., per Scout if pre- Finance Chair Tom Lenz (816) 792-0114 Kansas City, MO registered and $12 Membership Chair Mike Riley (816) 407-7279 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm at the gate. Unit OA Advisor Barry Loughrige [email protected] Barry Christian Church, pre-registration is Public Relations Chair Brian Blake (816) 746-6797 1500 NW Barry Rd. Kansas City, MO required. Risk Management Chair Mark Tomes (816) 454-2576 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:30 pm Look for Training Chair Greg Plumb (816) 309-2049 Barry Christian Church, 1500 NW Barry Rd. Kansas City, MO more Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jeanie Salmon (816) 222-4878 infor- Venturing Chair Maggie Jackson (816) 415-9440 Four Generations of Eagle Scouts mation at District Director Ross Pfannenstiel (816) 569-4964 www.hoac- [email protected] In August, Troop 1419 in Platte City held a special bsa.org/north- District Executive Malissa Bohannan (816) 569-4982 Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Two of the Eagle Scouts star-activities. [email protected] were Josh and John Riding. Their father, John B. Rid- District Executive Niel Campbell (816) 569-4949 ing, the Scoutmaster of Troop [email protected] 1419, and their grandfather, John K. Riding, are also Eagle 2013 Investment in Scouts. This represents three Character % generations of Eagle Scouts. 102.8 The boys’ great grandfather 2013 Camping is also an Eagle Scout, and a member of Order of the Arrow. Cub Scout: 86.3% So, this family has four generations of Eagles and Ar- Boy Scout: 87.7% rowmen. Quite a legacy in Scouting! Summer Camp Spotlight — October Troop 395 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Troop 395, Piner- KCMO Police Training Academy, idge Presbyterian 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Church, had a great Kansas City, MO time at Bartle this 10 District Commissioner Meeting & Re- summer. They at- Charter Kickoff, 7:30 pm tended Camp Lone Barry Christian Church, Star 1st Session, and 1500 NW Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO had a wonderful 15 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm camping experience. Barry Christian Church, 1500 NW Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO
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DISTRICT INFORMATION NORTHERN TIER
18-20 District Camporee, 4:00 pm - 11:30 am School Night for Scouting Shawnee Indian Mission, a Success 3403 W 53rd St., Fairway, KS Cub Scout packs across November Northern Tier Officers Northern Tier welcomed hun- 5 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm dreds of new Scouts this fall to District Chair Chris Ross (913) 236-5890 Grace Christian Fellowship Church, their programs. The district- District Commissioner Lisa Grimsley (913) 488-1266 7230 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS wide recruitment effort kicked off in August with a bang as Activities Chair Stephanie Ogan (913) 839-6523 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm many packs saw dramatic Advancement Chair Terry Masters (913) 432-8983 Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS increases in attendance and Boy Scout Roundtable Rick Pope (913) 205-7898 enrollment over 2012. At the 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Camping Chair Judy Tuckness (913) 244-9653 time of this publication, recruitment is up more than 25 Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, youth over our five-year average. A special thanks to all of Cub Scout Roundtable Harry Moyer (913) 268-6958 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS the unit leadership and district volunteers for their execution Eagle Board of Review Phil Starcke (816) 363-3761 Merit Badge Counselor Training, of a quality fall roundup. Finance Chair Bill Henderson (913) 383-1950 OA Chapter 13 Meeting, Eagle Book Review Membership Chair Greg Ogan (913) 839-6523 21 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm OA Advisor Bob Kalkofen (913) 362-5576 Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Public Relations Chair Vacant 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS Risk Management Chair Rob Jones (913) 681-1453 Camporee 2013 “Pioneer Spirit” Training Chair Jeff Deane (913) 205-0089 Venturing Chair John Forsyth (913) 341-5061 October 18-20 — Shawnee Indian Mission
Wood Badge / NYLT Chair Jamey Hilleary (913) 515-3841 The pioneer spirit lives on Senior District Executive Chris Rinella (816) 569-4929 in Northern Tier. Don’t [email protected] miss this year’s District Camporee at the Shawnee 2013 Investment in Indian Mission October Character % 18-20. Our staff an- 109.0 ticipates and expects your 2013 Camping spirited participation in the Scout skills competi- Pack 3294 Cub Scout leaders take a pie in the face to gener- Cub Scout: 89.4% tion, exhibitions, and ate excitement about the popcorn sale. Boy Scout: 94.2% adventure. It is our intent to provide an atmosphere Fall Training Opportunities of fun with challenging October opportunities for your Fall is a great time to brush up on training for your posi- 1 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm unit to thrive and feel that tion or complete training for a future position in Scouting. Grace Christian Fellowship Church, pioneering spirit. Remember, all leaders must be fully trained to register in 7230 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS their position. University of Scouting offers a comprehensive Camporee is an activity one-day training opportunity under one roof on Saturday, 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm to enhance the patrol November 2. You can also check out current training oppor- Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, method within your unit. It is also a chance for your Scouts tunities near Northern Tier by visiting http://www.hoac-bsa. 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS to show off their skills at camp-making, cooking, teamwork, org/training-course-schedules. 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm and cooperative methods of problem solving. Camping will Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, be set in large troop areas, but each patrol will be judged on 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS their ability to camp and complete Scout skills as a team. Merit Badge Counselor Training, OA Chapter 13 Meeting, Eagle Book Review The cost to attend is now $15 per participant. Optional t-shirts are $10 each. Visit Northern Tier’s Activities page for 17 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm more information and to register online: www.hoac-bsa.org/ Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, northern-tier-activities. Questions? Contact Alan Clark at 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS [email protected].
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DISTRICT INFORMATION PELATHE
7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm If you have not tried the internet sale option, this is First Presbyterian Church, a great way to reach out of town family and friends. 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS Door to door sales is the most effective way of increas- ing your sales. Pelathe Officers 21 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, Thanks to Natalie Archer, District Popcorn Chair, and District Chair Mark Gleeson (785) 841-2334 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS her team for a great start to this year’s sale. Contact District Commissioner John Harman (785) 331-7384 Natalie with questions at (785) 727-0153 or brittand- Bill Self Boy Scout Golf Classic [email protected]. Activities Chair Kathleen Gordon-Ross (785) 813-1769 Advancement Chair Rich Bailey (785) 842-0842 More than 100 golfers from more than 20 local compa- Investment in Character 2014 Boy Scout Roundtable Sandy Dixon (816) 721-3265 nies gathered at the Lawrence Country Club on August 26 for the annual Bill Self Boy Scout Golf Classic. The 2014 Investment in Character campaign is just a Camping Chair Chris Golledge (785) 842-4120 Coach Self graciously provides time from his busy few short months away. Be sure to plan for a short 8-10 Cub Scout Roundtable Amy Isenberg (913) 461-8477 schedule to promote Scouting and spend time with our minute presentation at your upcoming Blue and Gold Eagle Board of Review Rich Bailey (785) 842-0842 generous supporters. Banquet or Court of Honor. Finance Chair Dale Denning (913) 383-1950 Special thanks to our title sponsors: Scott Coons, Investment in Character provides the funds needed to Membership Chair Vacant Prairie Band Casino, Gene Fritzel Construction and operate the Heart of America Council. Donations help OA Advisor Marlon Schneck (785) 865-0802 Capitol Federal Savings for their leadership. us keep activity costs to families and Scouts as low as Public Relations Chair Cindy Lynn (785) 550-1593 possible and also allows us to provide uniforms, books Risk Management Chair Tom Volek (785) 865-5685 Other local businesses and individuals supporting and camperships for families who need additional help the event include: Justin Anderson, Brown Investment Training Chair Sandy Dixon (816) 721-3265 to give their children a Scouting experience. Group, Black Hills Utilities Holdings, Blue Ocean Con- Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Dave Ozaki (785) 331-5517 sulting, Cork and Barrel, Cramer Hass, Crown Toyota, Presentations Venturing Chair Audrey Taylor (785) 749-5722 Scion, Volkswagen, Farm Bureau Financial Services, can be sched- District Director Randy Kidder (816) 569-4954 First Construction LLC, Golf Course Superintendents uled for as early [email protected] Association, HD Supply Power Solutions, Insurance as November Back Office, Kansas for troops with 2013 Investment in University Athletics, late fall Courts Character % Kohart Account- of Honor. Packs 105.1 ing, Laird Noller should plan 2013 Camping Motors, Lawrence to hold their Bank, Lawrence presentation as Cub Scout: % Luncheon Opti- a part of their Pelathe District Scouts 100 attend this summer's Boy Scout: mists, Lawrence Blue and Gold Banquets. % Safe Kids Workshop 88.2 Memorial Hospital, Luminous Neon, Cub Scout October Mr. Goodcents, Family Camp and Webelos Woods Coach Bill Self and Tournament Madison Power and 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Chairman Derek Bailey kick off Our September Cub Scout overnight and Webelos Current Solutions, First Presbyterian Church, the annual Bill Self Boy Scout Woods weekend at Camp Bromelsick was a huge suc- Midwest Glass, Mil- Golf Classic. 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS cess. Cub Scouts and their families spent quality time lard Management, 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm outdoors playing games and camping. Special thanks O’Malley Beverage, Glen Sharp II, The Trust Company First Presbyterian Church, to Dave Ozaki and Troop 60 for putting this year’s of Kansas, and University Composites. 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS event together. 17 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Thanks to Derek Bailey from Lawrence Bank and First Presbyterian Church, the great committee he put together for this year’s Cub Scout Summertime Activities 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS tournament. Special thanks to Kathleen Gordon-Ross and Cindy Lynn for their hard work in putting together a series of November 2013 Popcorn Sale Cub Scout summertime activities for Pelathe Dis- 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm October is the big month in our sale. Our goal is to sell trict Cub Scouts and their families. This summer our First Presbyterian Church, $142,300 worth of popcorn this year and we need your Cubs had a chance to learn about auto safety, attend 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS help! There are many ways to sell popcorn and provide a fireworks display hosted by Pack 3158, and enjoy a needed funding for your pack or troop and the council. city-wide band concert.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION PIONEER TRAILS
7 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Volunteer Leader Training Central United Methodist Church, This fall we are rolling out our comprehensive training 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO initiative to make sure that everyone is trained before Pioneer Trails Officers 19 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm we run into issues with our annual recharter. Mike Mc- VFW Building, 3400 Broadway Ave., Cauley and Tom Holley have been working diligently District Chair John Freshnock (816) 262-8296 Kansas City, MO to identify any training issues with each unit. If you have any questions, contact Training Chairman Tom District Commissioner Mike McCauley (816) 358-6242 School Night for Scouting Holley at (816) 942-1297 or [email protected]. Activities Chair Carole Gaither (816) 523-5380 Advancement Chair Ross Whitacre (816) 718-3255 Our School Night for Scouting recruitment was great 2014 Investment in Character Boy Scout Roundtable George Weaver (816) 590-3627 this year! We all worked hard on getting the word Campaign out to get new Scouts to join the best youth program Camping Chair Bruce Day (816) 447-0750 around, Scouting!! Currently we are in roundup mode Preparations are being made for the upcoming 2014 Cub Scout Roundtable Deborah Topp (816) 444-9332 and making sure that everyone has turned in their Investment in Character campaign. Please look at your Eagle Board of Review Ross Whitacre (816) 718-3255 new applications. Make sure we follow up on every unit calendars for the best time to have a brief IIC pre- Finance Chair Morgan Olander (913) 649-6388 new scout who didn’t sign up and make sure they have sentation. Troop Court of Honors and Pack Blue and Membership Chair David Ladwig (816) 678-8782 an opportunity to join. This wouldn’t have gone as Gold Banquets are ideal opportunities to have a volun- smoothly without the leadership of David Ladwig and teer presenter visit. Your support allows us to provide OA Advisor Carole Gaither (816) 523-5380 everyone that put in the countless hours to help out. better events and activities for our Scouts. To schedule Public Relations Chair Carol Jean DeFeo (816) 942-0675 a presentation, contact Family Chairman Mark Mc- Risk Management Chair John Wilcox (816) 729-7134 Casland at (816) 810-4044 or [email protected] or Training Chair Tom Holley (816) 679-5655 Fall Camping District Executive Mike Farrell at (816) 569-4950 or Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Pat Parks (816) 523-6382 Opportunities [email protected]. Venturing Chair Mike McCauley (816) 358-6242 2013 Popcorn Sale Senior District Executive Michael Farrell (816) 569-4950 Cub Scout District [email protected] Family Campout Camporee Popcorn season is here and in full swing. Make sure ev- eryone in your unit has everything they need to go out October 11-12 October 11-13 2013 Investment in and fundraise for their unit. Selling popcorn is a great Character Camp Naish Camp Naish % way for every Scout to fund his Scouting dues. Scouts 94.0 Find more information at www.hoac-bsa.org/pioneer-trails will have fun as they work to support their Scouting program and earn great prizes. If you have not signed 2013 Camping up to sell, contact our Popcorn Kernel Kristin Lambert Cub Scout: 68.0% at (913) 205-8569 or District Executive Mike Farrell at Boy Scout: 87.2% (816) 569-4950 or [email protected]. Recharter 2014 October The Pioneer Trails recharter kick-off will take place 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm at the November Roundtable. We need your help to Central United Methodist Church, have another successful recharter in 2014. Our goal is 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO to complete the recharter process on time, schedule 3 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 100% of our Investment in Character presentations Central United Methodist Church, and achieve the 2014 Journey to Excellence goals. Unit 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO recharter packets will be distributed at the November 22 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Roundtable. Investment in Character dates will be due then as well. Please track your Journey to Excellence VFW Building, 3400 Broadway Ave., Outdoor adventure awaits at Camporee 2013 Kansas City, MO goals for this year. If you have any questions contact Mike Farrell at (816) 569-4950 or michael.farrell@ November scouting.org. 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO
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DISTRICT INFORMATION RED-TAILED HAWK
11-12 Cub Scout Family Campout, District Remembers Fallen Scouter 5:00 pm - 11:30 am In Memory of John Hogue Old Lake Olathe Golf Course, 2350 Golf Course Rd., Olathe KS John Hogue became a Scout in 1973. Red-Tailed Hawk Officers 11-13 Camporee He lived in a boys’ home in Indepen- dence, MO, because he had no living District Chair Cathy Puls (913) 390-6581 Old Lake Olathe Golf Course, 2350 Golf Course Rd., Olathe KS parents. John enjoyed participating in District Commissioner Stan Lloyd (913) 541-9404 Scouts and soon began attending the 17 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm Activities Chair Michael Samms (913) 338-5263 H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for Colonial Presbyterian, Advancement Chair Doug Machamer (913) 685-1035 summer camp and was called to join the tribe of Mic- 12501 W. 137 St., Overland Park, KS Boy Scout Roundtable Gary Hazeltine (913) 963-2453 O-Say. He was a very self-motivated boy and pushed 19 Venturing Leader Specific Training, 8:30 am himself to become an Eagle Scout. During John’s time Camping Chair Tom Matches (913) 897-1636 First Baptist Church, 2024 E. 151 St., Olathe, KS in Scouts, he was always willing to help others and put Cub Scout Roundtable Susan Lux (913) 764-8529 their needs before his. Eagle Board of Review Jim Forson (816) 941-8036 November Finance Chair Dan Himmelberg (913) 338-5498 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm John’s motivation continued as he put himself through college for not just one degree, but for five. After earn- Membership Chair Ron Puls (913) 390-6581 Olathe Community of Christ, 15520 S. Ridgeview Rd., Olathe, KS ing his first degree he began his employment at Sprint OA Advisor Jim Bush (913) 897-1051 and advanced quickly. He went to work during the day OA Chapter Meeting, Eagle Scout Project Public Relations Chair David Weerts (913) 829-1321 and to college at night. It was a rough road, but John Reviews, Merit Badge Counselor Training Risk Management Chair David Weerts (913) 829-1321 was driven to better himself. Training Chair Chris Foote (816) 835-4796 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian, John very much lived by the Boy Scout motto “be pre- Venturing Chair Josh Wandtke (913) 764-8413 12501 W. 137 St., Overland Park, KS pared”. He was always prepared for nearly any contin- Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Karen Eichorst (913) 498-2167 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm gency. It was this preparation that allowed him to help District Director Jon Geiger (816) 569-4932 Colonial Presbyterian, others. If they were stuck in the snow, John had shovels [email protected] 12501 W. 137 St., Overland Park, KS in his vehicle and dug them out. If their car wouldn’t District Executive Nick Traxler (816) 569-4969 start, John had jumper cables. [email protected] 21 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian, John’s participation in Scouts continued again when 2013 Investment in 12501 W. 137 St., Overland Park, KS his son, Ethan, crossed over to Boy Scouts in the Character spring of 2010. John attended weekly Scout meetings % 110.5 Recharter Training with Ethan at Holy Spirit. He attended overnights with the troop and assisted with transporting boys to and The Red-Tailed Hawk District’s official Recharter 2013 Camping from campouts. John kept Ethan enthusiastic about Training will be held November 5 at Colonial Presby- Cub Scout: Scouts. Both were preparing to attend High Adventure % terian Church at 6:30 pm. The official turn in date will 98.4 at RMHAB in late June of 2013. Only one of them Boy Scout: % be Tuesday, January 7 at Colonial Presbyterian Church 81.9 actually made the trip. beginning at 6:30 pm. October In June of 2013, John saw a 12-year old boy in trouble 2013 Popcorn Sale in the water off the Alabama coast. The rip currents 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Just as a reminder, here are some important upcoming were deadly that day because of Tropical Storm An- Olathe Community of Christ, drea. John knew how to swim out of a rip current and 15520 S. Ridgeview Rd., Olathe, KS Popcorn dates: • October 21 — Show N Sell Return Paperwork Due went into the water to rescue the boy. Another strong OA Chapter Meeting & Eagle Scout • October 26 — Return Day (only day to submit swimmer entered the water as well and got to the boy Project Reviews returns) first. John spent 20 minutes trying to negotiate his way 5 Webelos Walkabout • October 28 — Final Orders Due Online out of the rip currents. As he tired of keeping himself Cedar Lake, 15500 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe KS • November 8 — Popcorn Distribution afloat, more and more water washed over him and en- tered his mouth. John was finally reached by the same 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm If you haven’t already, be sure to schedule your unit’s man that rescued the boy. CPR was performed, but to Colonial Presbyterian, blitz day! 12501 W. 137 St., Overland Park, KS no avail. John drowned trying to save the life of a child he had never met. 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Contact Popcorn Chair Karen Strain if you have any questions. You can reach Karen at Karenstrain1@gmail. Colonial Presbyterian, In the first few devastatingly painful hours after John com or (816) 213-2473. 12501 W. 137 St., Overland Park, KS passed, Ethan told his Mom that he would get his Eagle rank for his Dad. Ethan is targeting 2014 to get Eagle.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION THUNDERBIRD
11-13 Camp-O-Ree general operating portion of the budget, and provides Blue and Gray Park, Grain Valley, MO a support system for the more than 15,783 volunteers and 800 community organizations that partner with 17 Outdoor Leader Skills Training (Part 1), the Heart of America Council. Thunderbird Officers 7:00 pm LDS Church, 13025 Wornall Rd., In October, every pack, troop, and crew will be asked District Chair James Freeman (816) 524-1630 Kansas City, MO to support this campaign by hosting a presentation. District Commissioner Dan Morales (816) 921-4421 25-26 Outdoor Leader Skills Training (Part 2), These presentations should take place at an event where most parents will be present and 10 minutes can Activities Chair Pete Zibers (816) 686-1649 4:30 pm Pleasant Hill, MO be dedicated in the program. You will also be asked to Advancement Chair Ste ve York (816) 868-3346 select someone in the unit to help follow up with every Boy Scout Roundtable David McCaughey (816) 537-6117 November family to make sure they all get the opportunity to sup- Camping Chair Brendon Hale (816) 524-0276 2 University of Scouting, 8:00 am port the campaign. For more information contact any Cub Scout Roundtable Verna Ashcraft (816) 737-0472 Park University, 8700 NW River Park Dr., member of the Thunderbird District Professional Staff. Parkville, MO Eagle Board of Review Ron DesCombes (816) 578-4674 Charter Renewal Finance Chair Vacant 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Membership Chair David Parker (816) 943-0702 Aldersgate United Methodist Church, It’s that time of year to reregister for another year in Scouting. Units are collecting fees ($24 registration, OA Advisor Vacant 350 SW 150 Hwy., Lee’s Summit, MO $15 Boys Life) and making sure the rosters are com- Public Relations Chair Merle Bowers (816) 797-3432 5 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Aldersgate United Methodist Church, plete. All units are asked to send a current roster of Risk Management Chair Keith Martin (816) 525-1340 350 SW 150 Hwy., Lee’s Summit, MO your unit to make sure that we have everyone regis- Training Chair Ken Nolan (816) 806-5388 tered before you log into the online system. 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Carrie Thompson (816) 695-3803 Please email your current rosters to rob.gilkerson@ Grace United Methodist Church, scouting.org. Venturing Chair Jim Salisbury (816) 868-0805 2400 SE 50 Hwy., Lee's Summit, MO District Director Rob Gilkerson (816) 569-4913 We will have packets available for pickup and training [email protected] School Night Update at the October Roundtable. If you are unable to Senior District Executive Gordon Corcoran (816) 569-4941 make this night, your commissioner will be making [email protected] The bulk of our School Nights for Scouting have been an appointment to get this to you. You will be able to District Executive Bennett Dixon (816) 569-4962 completed. Thank you to all the packs for the time and log on to the online system on November 1 and we [email protected] effort you put into making your school nights success- will have turn in night on Thursday, November 21 at ful. Thank you to our district volunteers for taking a various locations throughout the district. At the turn 2013 Investment in few extra nights to help with presentations and orga- in night, you will also be asked to turn in your Invest- Character nizing dens. 102.6% ment in Character Presentation date and Journey to Camp-O-Ree 2013 Excellence forms. 2013 Camping This year’s Camp-O-Ree Cub Scout: 74.8% will be based on the new Boy Scout: % Search & Rescue Merit 85.1 Badge. The event will be October held at Blue & Gray Park October 11-13. The cost to 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm attend is $8.00 per person. For Aldersgate United Methodist Church, more details or to volunteer to be 350 SW 150 Hwy., Lee’s Summit, MO on staff, contact Mike Boos at (816) 813-4055 or mi- 1 Roundtable, 7:30 pm [email protected], Pete Zibers at (816) 686-1649 Aldersgate United Methodist Church, or [email protected], or Kris Krahenbuhl at (816) 589- 350 SW 150 Hwy., Lee’s Summit, MO 8035 or [email protected]. 4-5 Cub Scout Family Campout Investment in Character 2014 Unity Village, Lee’s Summit 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm The Investment in Character Campaign keeps Scout- Scouts from Pack 4269 find a Grace United Methodist Church, ing an affordable, effective youth development unique way to promote the 2013 2400 SE 50 Hwy., Lee's Summit, MO program. It funds the council's infrastructure, or Popcorn Sale
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DISTRICT INFORMATION TRAILHEAD
18-20 Camporee Recharter 2014 Louis Young Park, Louisburg, KS The official recharter training session will take place at November the November Roundtable on Thursday, November 7. Attendees will receive their 2014 recharter packet. The Trailhead Officers 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm recharter turn-in date will be on Tuesday, January 7 at Emanuel Baptist Church, District Chair William Easley (913) 231-4067 6:30 pm at Atonement Lutheran Church. 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS District Commissioner Roger Johnson (913) 648-6210 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 2013 Popcorn Sale Activities Chair Nancy Vinsant (913) 522-5570 Emanuel Baptist Church, Just a reminder, here are some important upcoming Cub Scout Advancement Chair Lauri Denooy (913) 548-7277 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS popcorn dates: Boy Scout Advancement Chair Rob Sisco (913) 649-5519 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm • October 21 — Show N Sell Return Paperwork Due Boy Scout Roundtable David Allen (913) 649-5621 Emanuel Baptist Church, • October 26 — Return Day (only day to submit returns) Cub Scout Roundtable Eric Myers (913) 888-0704 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS • October 28 — Final Orders Due Online Camping Chair Paul Rieger (913) 461-5448 For the most updated information or to find if there Eagle Board of Review Chair Bob Miller (913) 638-7852 have been any changes to the event schedule, visit • November 8 — Popcorn Distribution www.hoac-bsa.org/Trailhead. Finance Chair Paul Ewing (913) 451-4501 If you haven’t already, be sure to schedule your unit’s Membership Chair Lawson Rener (913) 513-5576 blitz day! OA Advisor Suzanne Schartz (913) 851-1804 Cub Scout Family Campout Contact Popcorn Chair, Dianne Roening, if you have Public Relations Chair Rob Baker (913) 484-4710 Start the Scouting year with an easy camping event for any questions. You can reach Dianne at (913) 338-1307 Risk Management Chair Barry Fowler (913) 680-8165 the whole family. We provide the food and fun! Camp- or [email protected]. Training Chair Gene Bellner (913) 894-2288 fire songs, cracker barrel snacks, fun activities and a Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Russ Lindsay (913) 269-0050 patch! First time campers are especially welcome to Scouting in Hong Kong learn the ropes while supported by Boy Scout Troops Venturing Chair Richard Fiori (913) 851-4435 By Roger Johnson, Trailhead District Commissioner 251, 354 and 387. District Director Josh Morales (816) 569-4961 In July, my wife Julie and I took a mission trip to Hong [email protected] • Friday, October 4 at 5 pm – Saturday, October 5 Kong. Prior to going, I decided to take some Scout District Executive Elizabeth Rhodus (816) 569-4970 at 11 am [email protected] patches along. I thought that if I came in contact with a • Camp Timberlake Scouter I would give them the patches. I took the 2013 2013 Investment in • Cost is $8 per person Tribal Celebration Patch, Heart of America Council Character patches, and a Naish Patch. I did meet a female Scout % • Be sure to bring your own camping gear. 90.9 and gave her some The “Amazing Scouting Race” patches. A few days 2013 Camping Camporee later at a mission Cub Scout: % event, in the audience 72.2 Don’t miss the biggest district wide campout! Friday was a Scouter and his Boy Scout: % 91.1 night activities will include a cracker barrel, disc jock- son in full uniform. ey/dance party, and pie eating contest. Saturday “race” My wife brought them October activities will include fun and competitive activities to my attention and that foster teamwork, camaraderie, and brotherhood we were able to visit. From Left to Right: Roger Johnson, Isaac Lum, 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm in the spirit of Scouting. Other fun events include a Their uniforms are Emanuel Baptist Church, Matthew Leung, and BMX Stunt Show and, of course, a Camporee campfire excellent as you can Henry Lum 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS and awards presentation. On Sunday we will host a see by the picture. 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm multi-faith religious service. Isaac asked about Scouting in the U.S. and I told him Emanuel Baptist Church, about the Heart of America Council and the Tribe of • Theme: The Amazing Scouting Race 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS Mic-O-Say as I gave him our council patch. He gave 4-5 Cub Scout Family Campout • Friday, October 18 — Sunday, October 20 me his Hong Kong epaulets and his son's "key card" that they use for attendance, advancement, and other Camp Timberlake, Contact District Activities Chair, Nancy Vinsant, if uses. I mentioned Philmont and gave his son a Philm- 8285 W. 179 St., Stilwell, KS you have any questions about either the Cub Scout ont t-shirt. If you look closely you can see Henry hold- 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Family Campout or Camporee. You can reach Nancy ing the t-shirt. It was a truly a wonderful experience, Emanuel Baptist Church, at (913) 608-5878 or [email protected]. and I have three new Scouter friends: Isaac and Henry 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS Lum, and Matthew Leung of Hong Kong Unit 1178.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION TRAILS WEST November To pre-register for Outdoor Leader Skills, contact Trails West Training Chairman, Rob Adams, at rob@ 7 Roundtable & Recharter Kickoff, 7:00 pm adams-r-us.name. Holy Trinity Quigley Center, Trails West Officers 9201 Summit, Lenexa, KS Meet the Troops 12 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Meet the Troops will take place on Wednesday, Oc- District Chair Chris Hodgdon (913) 362-9455 Price Chopper, 19601 W. 101 St., Lenexa, KS tober 23 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the American District Commissioner John Rohrer (913) 915-5218 20 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Legion Hall in Olathe. Activities Chair Christy Allen (913) 752-8084 Sunflower Elementary, Advancement Chair Shogo Cottrell (913) 735-5001 8955 Loiret Blvd., Lenexa, KS Packs: bring your Webelos 1 and 2 families to learn more about area Boy Scout troops. Set up troop visits Boy Scout Roundtable Vacant and meet our local troops. Remember, to earn the Camping Chair Matt Bacon (913) 780-5561 Camporee — “The Amazing Race 3” Arrow of Light, a Webelos must attend at least one Boy Cub Scout Roundtable David Bryant (913) 599-0514 The third year for this event was a huge success! Thank Scout troop meeting. Packs may arrive between 7:00 Eagle Board of Review Shogo Cottrell (913) 735-5001 you to all the volunteers who helped to make this pm and 8:15 pm for the event. Finance Chair Mark Terry (913) 927-0167 one of the best camporees in Trails West. We had 124 Troops: Plan to arrive and set up your display at 6:30 Membership Chair Christine O’Connor (913) 269-4042 Scouts attend and over 50 leaders help out. Scouts pm. Bring items that you would like to show like: pic- competed in paintball shooting, archery, C.O.P.E., fire OA Advisor Matt Ward (913) 645-0393 tures, display boards, and camping gear. You may also building, bouldering, puzzles, and more. Patrols were Public Relations Chair April Clark [email protected] want to bring your 12-month calendar. scored on how well they performed in each challenge Risk Management Chair Jim Hanus (913) 631-8416 station. Congratulations to the Troop 88/888 patrol, If your troop would like to participate, please contact Training Chair Rob Adams (913) 254-9077 Gardner, KS, for having the highest score. Lowell Teague at (913) 568-4943 or [email protected]. Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jon & Sally Riley (913) 839-2008 The event ran into the night and ended with a movie Venturing Chair Tim Bodendistel (913) 438-8696 Recharter 2014 and “Chris Cakes” for breakfast. This was truly an Senior District Executive Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 amazing event! The Trails West recharter kick-off will take place at [email protected] the November roundtable. We need your help to have 2013 Investment in BALOO Training another successful recharter in 2014. Our goal is to complete the recharter process on time, schedule 100% Character BALOO training will be held October 5 from 8:30 am % of unit Investment in Character presentations, and 112.9 to 3:00 pm at Hodgdon North in Shawnee. BALOO achieve 2014 Journey to Excellence goals. 2013 Camping stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation and is designed to introduce Cub Scout leaders to pack Unit recharter packets will be distributed at the Cub Scout: 89.9% overnight camping opportunities. November roundtable. Investment in Character dates Boy Scout: % are due at roundtable. Please track your Journey to 79.2 This training will cover everything you need to Excellence goals for this year. There will be an on-line know to plan and run a pack overnighter. It’s more recharter training session at roundtable to answer any than just camping — it includes ideas for outdoor October questions about the process. Contact Jason Bledsoe activities, games and ceremonies, information on 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm with questions at (816) 569-4984 or Jason.bledsoe@ selecting and using camping equipment, how to run a Holy Trinity Quigley Center, scouting.org. campfire program and hands-on Cub Scout cooking 9201 Summit, Lenexa, KS demonstrations. 4-5 Outdoor Leader Skills Training, 5:30 pm 2013 Cub Scout Family Hodgdon North, 6400 Lind Rd., Shawnee, KS To pre-register for BALOO, contact Trails West Train- Campout 5 BALOO Training, 8:30 am ing Chairman, Rob Adams, at [email protected]. Thank you to all the volunteers that Hodgdon North, 6400 Lind Rd., Shawnee, KS Outdoor Leader Skills Training helped this year at the Cub Scout 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Family Campout at Camp Naish! Price Chopper, 19601 W. 101 St., Lenexa, KS Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills will be held This was a fun event for all the October 4-5 at Hodgdon North in Shawnee. The Cub Scouts and the families that 23 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm course will run from 5:30 pm on Friday to 6:00 pm on attended. It was great for them American Legion Hall, Saturday. Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills cov- to see Camp Naish and all the 410 E. Dennis Ave. Olathe, KS ers the basic outdoor skills needed for any Boy Scout wonderful camping 23 Meet the Troops, 7:00 pm outdoor adventure. It is required for Scoutmasters and facilities available. This American Legion Hall, Assistant Scoutmasters and is highly recommended for was the first campout 410 E. Dennis Ave. Olathe, KS Troop Committee Members and Venturing Leaders. for many new Scouts.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION TWIN RIVERS November specific ideas or ways to promote, please share those ideas at Roundtable or email John Hobbs at john. 5 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm [email protected]. Whistle Stop Café, Twin Rivers Officers 901 6 St., Osawatomie, KS New School Night T-Shirts 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Add even more excitement to your District Chair Doug Furnell (913) 897-6903 First Presbyterian Church, recruitment nights this year. Each District Commissioner Brock Guernsey (913) 829-9286 110 E. Peoria St., Paola, KS new youth that joins Cub Scouts Activities Chair Dan Buchman (913) 244-0396 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm at a School Night now through Advancement Chair Anita Pace (913) 709-6661 First Presbyterian Church, October 31 will receive the official Boy Scout Roundtable John Cassida (913) 837-2445 110 E. Peoria St., Paola, KS School Night t-shirt. Camping Chair Galen Critchfield (913) 755-4935 Cub Scout Family Campout Packs may purchase additional Cub Scout Roundtable Aida Thompson (913) 871-9414 shirts by downloading the order form Eagle Board of Review Arlin Prothe (913) 294-4074 The Twin Rivers District Cub Scout Family Campout at www.hoac-bsa.org/pack-recruitment-resources. Finance Chair Doug Furnell (913) 897-6903 will be held Friday, October 18 — Saturday, October 19 at Lake Miola near Paola, KS. This event is open to all Membership Chair Bob Stegner (913) 782-8959 2013 Popcorn Sale Cub Scouts and their entire families. Families should OA Advisor Doug Singer (913) 439-1244 plan to arrive at 6:30 pm on Friday and the event will This year’s popcorn sale is here and going strong! Please Public Relations Chair Vacant conclude by 11:30 am on Saturday. Cost is $8 per per- work to ensure each of your Scouts is out in the com- munity working to fund their way through Scouting. Risk Management Chair Bob Stegner (913) 782-8959 son. Registration will be accepted at the event only. Training Chair Jim Burns (785) 255-4388 • Popcorn Sale Ends — Oct. 26th Fall Camporee Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Lori Offutt (913) 731-3001 • Show N Sell Returns — Paperwork Due — Oct. 21 Venturing Chair Malinda Botwinik (913) 980-2430 Calling all Boy Scouts and Venturers! Get ready for the • Only Return Day (no returns after this date) — Senior District Executive John Hobbs (816) 569-4983 Twin Rivers District Fall Camporee on Friday, October Oct. 26 [email protected] 18 – Sunday, October 20 at Lake Miola, near Paola, KS. This event is open to all Boy Scouts and Ventur- • Final Orders Due Online — Oct. 28 2013 Investment in ers. Cost is $8. Registration forms and the information • Product Pickup — Nov. 8-9 Character packet is available on the district web page at http:// Fry-Wagner Warehouse, 84.7% www.hoac-bsa.org/twin-rivers-activities. 15560 W 110th St, Lenexa, Kansas • Final Payment Due — Dec. 10 2013 Camping School Night for Scouting Cub Scout: Find us on Facebook 85.6% The School Night for Scouting fall recruitment cam- Boy Scout: 77.2% paign is off and running in the Twin Rivers District. The Twin Rivers District is on Facebook. Join We have already registered over 100 new youth. Sev- our page to stay up-to-date on upcoming eral follow-up events and School Nights are scheduled October events and discussions. Feel free to share to continue through the fall. If you or your unit has your own Scouting updates and photos. 1 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Café, 901 6 St., Osawatomie, KS 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St., Paola, KS 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St., Paola, KS 18-19 Cub Scout Family Campout Lake Miola, Paola, KS 18-20 Camporee Lake Miola, Paola, KS
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