National Volunteer Week Your Troop Is Invited to April 27Th – May 3Rd Participate in the Memorial Day Observance at Liberty Memorial

2 ...... Tributes, 1910 Society Members, 4 ...... Commissioner’s Corner, Income and Gifts with Real Estate, Commissioner’s College, Did You Know?, Will Sez, Council Calendar Johnson County Golf Tournament 3 ...... Eagles, Internet Safety, 5 ...... Tony Adams Sporting Clays for Scouting, Scouting Night at the Royals Kernel’s Journal, Royal Salute to Scouting Night 6 & 7 . . Camping/Training 8-15 . . . . District News

www.hoac-bsa.org Heart of America Council • May 2003

National Volunteer Week Your Troop is Invited to April 27th – May 3rd Participate in the Memorial Day Observance at Liberty Memorial

The Permanent Memorial Day Committee and the Liberty Memorial Asso- ciation has invited each Boy Scout Troop in the Heart of America Council to participate in the 2003 Memorial Day Program at Liberty Memorial by sending a Color Guard of four (4) from your Troop to the May 26, 2003 parade and ceremony. The parade will begin at 9:30am and the ceremony will begin at 10:00am and end around 11:00am. Your entire troop may march in the parade, but each troop participating in the ceremony must limit their Color Guard to four (4) Scouts who are in FULL CLASS A UNIFORM, and must provide and display their own Troop Flag and American Flag. If your troop is interested in participating in the Memorial Day Ceremony, please e-mail the following information to Mark J. Brayer at [email protected] or send it to him at the Heart of America Council, BSA, and 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, Mo. 64131.

Information Needed: ■ Troop Number ■ District ■ Adult Contact Name ■ Adult Contact Phone Number ■ Adult Contact e-mail address ■ Name of the four Scouts in the color guard ■ Will your whole troop be marching in the parade? ■ If yes, how many will you have? Thank you to the 19,478 volunteers who give their time and efforts to provide a Quality Scouting program to 57,106 youth within its 19- Deadline to sign up: Monday, May 12, 2003 county service area.

Through your dedication, the Heart of America Council achieved the following in 2002: ♦ Achievement of Quality Council was met for the eighth consecutive year. ♦ The council collaborated with more than 650 different community organizations that chartered 1,133 Scouting groups and served 57,106 youth. ♦ Membership increased in each of the age group programs creating “balanced growth” and total growth of 584 youth and 16 units. ♦ The number of adult leaders increased by 5.5% to 19,478. ♦ There were 801 Scouts who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. This is the largest number since 1975. ♦ 11,783 Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts earned 36,776 merit badges. ♦ $55,200 in college scholarships was awarded to 45 young men and women who served as camp staff members. ♦ The most successful Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner was staged, and raised more than $330,000 for the benefit of the Urban Scouting Program. ♦ Adventures in Scouting The Friends of Scouting Campaign grew to more than $1,470,000 brought to you by and the Popcorn sales grew to more than $1,800,000. Thank you for your efforts to deliver a quality Scouting program to young people in our community.

In The Scouting Spirit, James J. Terry Friends of Scouting Trail’s End Popcorn Sale Scout Executive 2• May 2003• Adventures in Scouting

Council Calendar May 2 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff Meeting Tribute Funds 2-4 Order of the Arrow Spring Induction Weekend #1 Timothy Michael Bennett Helen Bleything 3 Bartle Work Day In Memory of: 7 Friends Of Scouting Victory Celebration Bank of America Eileen M Keane Albert Whitmore 7 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff Meeting Marjorie Doyle 8 Order of the Arrow Lodge Executive Committee Meeting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Riss Samuel Robbins Shotts Bernard and Josephine 9-11 Climbing Instructor Training Charles Koslowsky Earl Love Larman 10 Bartle Camp Staff Orientation Jane Wythe Daryl and Janice Wichman 10 Climbing/Repelling Program Arthur P. Clifford AAA Asphalt Company 13 Council Executive Board Meeting James Kirk Tim Rose and Staff of 14 Philmont Council Contingent Draw 14 Council Pow Wow Staff Meeting John Wurst Hagerty,Rose,and Felix Pileggi Mrs. A. H Cromb 16-18 Order of the Arrow Spring Induction Weekend #2 McPherron,Inc. Andrew and Susan Pileggi 17 Bartle Work Day 20 Council Commissioner's Meeting 21 COPE Staff Meeting 1910 Society Members 28 Roundtable Commissioners Meeting 28 Council Commissioners Meeting

Founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has grown into something larger and more significant than June anyone anticipated. We honor that special date by presenting the 1910 Society award to donors who make gifts 31-1 MOS Tribal Feast of $25,000 or more to the Heart of America Council Endowment. There are four levels of recognition in the 2-8 Bartle Staff Week 1910 Society that honor four very special individuals who shaped modern-day Scouting. 2-7 Naish Staff Week 6-7 Bear Resident Camp Session 1 1) Ernest Thompson Seton, nationally known artist and naturalist, author of the first official American Scout hand book and many other books important to Scouting. 8-9 Bear Resident Camp Session 2 Seton Level Membership: $25,000 to $99,999 8-14 Naish Boy Scout Camp Session 1 8 School Night Kickoff 2) Daniel Carter Beard, first chairman of the National Court of Honor, national Scout commissioner, and 9-18 Bartle Session 1 author of many well-known books and stories for youth. 10 Council Executive Committee Meeting Beard Level Membership: $100,000 to $499,999 10 Mic-O-Say She-She-Be Council 3) Theodore Roosevelt, first Chief Scout Citizen, first vice president of the BSA, and president of the 11 Council Pow Wow Staff Meeting United States. 11 Order of the Arrow Induction Ceremony Roosevelt Level Membership: $500,000 to $999,999 12 Order of the Arrow Induction Ceremony 4) Waite Phillips, one of the BSA’s first benefactors, and donor to the BSA of almost 130,000 acres of land 12 Mic-O-Say Tribal Council / MOS Call Night in New Mexico which became Philmont Scout Ranch. 13-14 Bear Resident Camp Session 3 Phillips Level Membership: $1,000,000 and up 14 Mic-O-Say Honorary Call & Orientation 14 Mic-O-Say Warrior Ceremony Daniel Carter Beard Members Ernest Thompson Seton Members 15-16 Bear Resident Camp Session 4 $100,000 to $499,999 $25,000 to $99,999 15-21 Naish Boy Scout Camp Session 2 Patricia & Robert Canfield Bruce E. Bower 16 Mic-O-Say Tribal Council / Mic-O-Say Brave & Honorary Margaret & Adrian Harmon Robert A. Cunningham Ceremony Dorothy M. Jones Terrence P. Dunn 18 Council-wide Training Meeting Marie Frauens* Willard S. Estabrook Estate*** 18 Order of the Arrow Induction Ceremony John D. Hunkeler, M.D. Muriel McBrien Kauffman 19 Order of the Arrow Induction Ceremony Foundation Glen C. Johnson*** 19-28 Bartle Session 2 Robert R. Osborne Trust*** Charles W. Keller Martha Jane Phillips Starr Spencer C. McCrae 20 Mic-O-Say She-She-Be Council John W. Starr** Sharon E. & Thomas A. McCullough 20-21 Bear Resident Camp Session 5 Estate of Ellen M. Screechfield*** 22-23 Bear Resident Camp Session 6 Norma and Dwight Sutherland 22-28 Naish Boy Scout Camp Session 3 Elizabeth M. Tucker Trust*** 22 Mic-O-Say Tribal Council / Mic-O-Say Call Night * - Memorial Gift ** - Deceased *** - Bequest 24 Mic-O-Say Warrior Ceremony 25 Mic-O-Say Honorary Call & Orientation Income and Gifts With Real Estate 25 Order of the Arrow Induction Ceremony 26 Order of the Arrow Induction Ceremony Five questions: the trust, the trustee arranges for the sale and handles 26 Mic-O-Say Tribal Council / Mic-O-Say Brave & Honorary investments according to the written directives of the Ceremony 1. Do you have a vacation property or another parcel trust document. 27-28 Bear Resident Camp Session 7 of land that you are not using? Al and Helen arrange for the trust to pay them a 30 Mic-O-Say She-She-Be Council 2. Would you like your property to provide income set percentage each year through quarterly payments. for you? They keep the payout percent at a reasonable level. 3. Would you like to avoid paying capital gains tax This may permit the trust to grow in the future, thus on the sale of the property? providing a growing income as well. 4. Would you like someone else to handle the sale of Since the property is donated to a charitable your property (saving you the usual sales headaches)? trust, Al and Helen receive an income tax charitable 5. Would you like to support the mission of the deduction that may reduce their income taxes this Council with a significant gift? year (and perhaps subsequent years). If you answered yes to any of the questions, you After speaking with the endowment director, the may want to consider the following scenario: Smiths meet with their attorney and CPA. Receiving Several years ago, Al and Helen Smith purchased their blessing, they go forward with the gift. a piece of land for $50,000. Today the property is Today they are very happy. Not only do they paid for and commands a fair market value of receive added income, they also enjoy knowing that $200,000. Al and Helen paid property taxes for years after they’re gone, the Council will receive a generous on the land and now would like some income. gift from the principal. They would like to sell the property and invest Like Al and Helen, you may own real estate that the proceeds, but the hefty tax on the gains holds is paying little or no income. Perhaps you are inter- them back. They are strong supporters of the Coun- ested in talking about the possibilities of using real cil and call the endowment director to request a visit. estate to make a charitable gift that produces income. A few days later, during a conversation in their If you would like to learn about how this plan can living room, the endowment director explains how benefit you, please contact Jason M. Baxendale, they might use the real estate to fund a charitable Endowment Director, at (816) 942-9333 ext. 129 or trust that will avoid any tax on the sale of the prop- [email protected]. You may also visit the coun- erty. What’s more, once the property is donated to cil web site at www.hoac-bsa.org. Adventures in Scouting • May 2003 • 3

DISTRICT UNIT NAME DISTRICT UNIT NAME Eagles Northern Tier 584 Trevor Carl Hansen Thunderbird 1338 James William Bridgeford II Pelathe 55 John Brandon Nightingale Thunderbird 1601 Josep Anthony DeCapo Pelathe 64 Aaron Michael Neis Trailhead 10 Matthew Lowell Gallion DISTRICT UNIT NAME Pioneer Trails 1059 Anthony Enrico Bertolone Trailhead 10 Sam Vincent Kaplan Blue Elk 1161 Bryce Allen Lathrop Pioneer Trails 1059 Philip Andrew Crabtree Trailhead 10 Aaron Razavi Blue Elk 1161 Joshua Aaron Latta Pioneer Trails 1084 Sean Washington Owens Trailhead 92 Joshua Whitley Beauchaine Blue Elk 1175 Ryan Copple Red-Tailed Hawk 265 Michael Thomas Camacho Trailhead 92 Evan Kilkenny Bowser Trailhead 92 Seamus Padraic McAfee Blue Elk 1175 Christopher Michael Perry Red-Tailed Hawk 315 Ryan Robert Couture Trailhead 251 John Paul Grider Herring Blue Elk 1763 John Joseph Jackson Red-Tailed Hawk 315 Jeremy Aaron Gharst Trailhead 257 Thomas Watson Brandt Big Muddy 1414 Gregory Edward Heins Red-Tailed Hawk 315 Nicholas Charles Hodgkin Red-Tailed Hawk 315 Andrew Charles Smith Trailhead 257 Paul Michael Hedgpeth Big Muddy 1414 Charles Ethan Richardson Trailhead 282 Garrett Parker Red-Tailed Hawk 412 Sean Aaron Nicks Kaw 66 Andrew Bryan Bessler Trailhead 395 James Robert Langworthy Thunderbird 1001 William Aaron Hughes Kaw 165 Clifford Edward Nelson Trailhead 395 Michael Joseph Wirtz Kaw 173 Steven Michael Davis Thunderbird 1001 Dylan Otto Schowengerdt Trailhead 396 Kevin McCormick Campbell Kaw 244 Johnny Vang Thunderbird 1088 Kyle Ray Barrett Trailhead 786 Dale Warren Tolley Kaw 366 Jesse Noell Thunderbird 1110 Justin Michael Ginter Twin Rivers 77 Brice Eric Dryden Lone Bear 1509 Benjiman Drew Blaszczyk Thunderbird 1195 Addison Day Lentz Trails West 86 Alexander Dean Gould North Star 1260 Joseph Charle Lightfoot Thunderbird 1241 Craig Allen Kimbrough Trails West 108 Peter Timothy Northcott North Star 1370 Garret Thomas Cochran Thunderbird 1241 Antoine DeJuan Ross Trails West 186 Alexander Gerard Betzen

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We would like to make you aware of a program we have in place to benefit non-profit organizations. We have developed a web site, Get Ready For Camp! www.coleman.com/nonprofit, specifically for non-profit organizations and their members to purchase Coleman products at special pricing. This site Need leather for your Breechclout or leggings? allows councils and troops to register and receive a password so they may Need the pattern? We have Choker Kits, Breastplate Kits, Rattle Kits, view our electronic catalog and purchase Coleman products at a significant •Steer Horns, Roach Kits, Glass Beads, Feathers, discount. Bells & a plethora of patterns. Information on the site also includes product specifications, camping tips and links to other sites that may be of interest. Bring in your Scout card and receive 10% off any purchase. For more information contact Ken Fanska at (316) 832-8757 or Alan Henry at (316) 832-6189, fax (316) 832-6189, or [email protected] The Leathersmith Supply Co. 9335 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, KS 4• May 2003• Adventures in Scouting Proper Prior Planning Prevents... Did You Know? You know the rest of the Seven P’s – those last never read them before, they take time. They have a Congressman Ike Skelton has a three words! And I know you never want to see per- lot of information to swallow and remember. Website wih a link just for kids. formance as those last three words describe! More Maybe your monthly meeting with each unit leader than anyone else, however, the youth of our council, this month can be devoted to seeing what help your This link provides kids the opportunity to: who are anticipating a terrific summer program, leaders needs to better prepare for summer camp. • Learn about the History & Heritage of the United States don’t want to see poor performance either! May is When you speak with your unit leader, find out Capitol. the month for you to work with your unit leaders to if he or she will also be the summer camp leader. If •Visit various NASA sites. ensure the great performance our young people want not, you can offer to assist the person who will be. •Participate in games and activities from the ESDA Forest to see. Ask who has been assigned as their summer camp Service & National Association of State Foresters. Summer Camp, Day Camp, Bear Camp, and commissioner. By now, most of those contacts have • Learn about the United States Department of Agriculture. High Adventure Trips all are “mountain top” experi- been made. Take the opportunity to contact that •Participate in Crime Prevention activities and games, and ences for our youth. They are the culmination of a summer camp commissioner yourself and bring him receive tips from the National Crime Prevention Council. year of program and they leave the most lasting or her up to speed on the strengths of your unit. •Play spy games & crack a secret code. impressions in the minds of our Scouts. Many of Help that summer camp commissioner know what •Become a junior special agent for the FBI. you commissioners have been unit leaders. Even concerns your unit leader may have. •Test their knowledge of flags from around the world. more of you have been summer Over the past three years, our This website is definitely worth the time and effort. camp or day camp leaders. Many commissioner teams in the dis- www.house.gov/skelton/kids.html have also lead high adventure trict have benefited greatly by the trips. You know that for the boys summer camp commissioners to get the most out of the experi- who were diligent enough to fill ence, the leader must plan a great out feedback forms and send program, be well organized, and them back to us. Now we have a be prepared for many possible cir- chance to help them back. The cumstances. May is the month to more they know about your unit, do that planning. the better they can serve that unit Unfortunately May is also a at camp. If you cannot find out very busy month for parents with who the camp commissioner is school children – which accounts going to be from your unit leader, for most of our unit leaders. In addition to wonder- contact the lead commissioner who will work for ful events like graduations and baccalaureates, there either the Naish Camp Commissioner, Bill Coyne, Thank you to the following are lots of end-of-year school functions that parents or the Bartle Camp Commissioner, Wayne Weimer. Sponsors of the Johnson County want to be a part of. The weather turns nice and Make the extra effort to contact your unit’s summer Golf Tournament for helping to everyone wants to be outdoors. The house and the camp commissioner so that great unit service is yard need work and there are many other tasks that maintained and the summer camp commissioner raise over $20,000 in support of Cub distract us from the task of preparing for summer teams have the information they need to provide Scouting, Boy Scouting and camp. I know this is an area where your commis- great unit service! Venturing Programs. sioner advice and counsel can give welcome support. Make May your month for PROPER PRIOR The many camp leader guides, which are published PLANNING so the June, July and August is Major Sponsors: by our camping services group, have lots of great PERMEATED with PHENOMENALLY PEAK information. But if you are a new leader and have PROGRAM. Commissioners College Sets

New Record Players Favor Sponsor Outgoing Dean Bill Anderson announced was very informative and drew many questions. that participation in this year’s Heart of America The College thanks Charles for his contribution College of Commissioner Service saw record to this year’s session. participation for the second year in a row. Over Degrees and Certificates presented were: 43 265 Scouters were registered for the 2003 ses- awarded Bachelor of Commissioner Service. 38 sion. Participants came from throughout the awarded Master of Commissioner Service. 17 Midwest to attend the 12th annual two day col- earned the Roundtable Commissioners lege at historic Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas on Diploma. 8 were presented Continuing Educa- Drink Cart Sponsor March 7-8. tion Certificates. 30 participated in the Doctoral Students participated in courses to increase Program, with 5 completing requirements for their knowledge and ability to assist the units Doctor of Commissioner Service at closing cer- they serve. Classes covered diverse topics emonies on Saturday. including Counseling Methods, Budgeting and In addition 14 completed Venture training Funding, BSA Insurance and Liability policy, and 16 Scouters were recognized with the Asso- Problem Solving, Commissioner Service at ciates Degree. This degree is open to all Players Cart Sponsor Summer Camp and new this year, the one-day Scouters and provides access to college courses Leader Essentials training for Venturing. with general interest and benefit. Following this year’s Venturing theme, If you or an adult leader you know would Scouters heard from Charles Holmes, National like to know more about the 2004 Heart of Director of Venturing at the mid-day convoca- America College of Commissioners Service, tion. Students were given an update on Ventur- contact Professional Advisors to the college, ing’s efforts in bringing its program to all older Ross Pfannensteil or Jason Scott at the Council youth in our communities. His presentation Office, 816-942-9333. Lunch Sponsor

Hole Sponsors: Stinson Morris Hecker LLP Alcatel USA K.C. Life Insurance Co. Nortel Networks Let us take care of your t-shirts, visors, first aid kits Team Sponsors: and more for your troop’s summer camp needs. Wolfe Automotive Group Alcatel USA Great Prices – Great Service – Great Ideas Firebaugh Construction Call today and let us earn your badge Donation: of approval! Metcalf Bank If you would still like to play in this tournmament Karen Camp - Corporate Sales Rep on May 19th, please contact Roger Hoyt at 816-761-6700 • 1-800-737-7678 • [email protected] 816-942-9333 ext . 146 or [email protected] Adventures in Scouting • May 2003 • 5

The 4th Annual A Royal Salute to Scouting Tony Adams & Night! Friends Sporting Kansas City Royals Vs. Baltimore Orioles Clays for Scouting Saturday, May 10, 2003, 6:05 p.m. Come In Uniform & Participate in Pre-Game Parade The Heart of America Council, Around the Field BSA Sporting Clays Event May 16th & 17th, 2003 Special Discount Seating – Regular Prices are $16 & $10. Scouting, It’s One of the Best Investments You Can Make IMPORTANT: If your tickets are purchased by Friday, April 25th, they Scouting is an investment in today’s youth… and our future – Its returns are will be mailed directly to your contact person listed below. All orders growing every day. On Saturday, May 17th, 2003, marksmen from around the received after April 25th must be picked up at the council service cen- Kansas City area will gather to enjoy fellowship and competition while sup- ter. NOTE: The deadline for all ticket orders is Friday, may 2nd. There porting the Scouting program. The event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, with a din- will be no exceptions. ner and auction taking place on Friday night the 16th. A sporting clays team consists of 4 shooters, plus a celebrity that will be added to your team. Scout Night at the Royals, event code 697 A team sponsorship is $1,000 and the event includes: • Friday Dinner and Auction • Full Round of Sporting Clays Pack #: ______• Keepsake Items • Saturday Breakfast and Lunch Troop #: ______• Ammunition • Chance at Awards and Prizes District Name:______

Sporting Clays for Scouting Team Sponsorship Contact Person: ______Registration Form Phone #: (______) ______Complete this form and return, as soon as possible. Slots are filling up fast! More details will be sent to you upon receiving your entry. Please mail to: Address:______Heart of America Council, BSA Attn: Shooting Clays for Scouting City:______P. O. Box 414177 Kansas City, MO 64141-4177 State:______Billing will be handled upon receipt of this form. All questions can be directed to Lori Gooding, (816) 942-9333 x: 154 Zip:______

Company Name: ______Number of Field Plaza Tickets Company Contact Person: ______@ $12 ea. = $ ______Phone: ( ______) ______Number of View Level Infield E-mail: ______@ $8 ea. = $ ______Address: ______Make Checks Payable to: HOAC, City, State, Zip Code: ______P. O. Box 414177 Kansas City, MO 64141-4177 Questions? Please contact Lori Gooding at (816) 942-9333 ext: 154 or [email protected] Unit Kernel Job Description What if it rains? Every attempt will be made to proceed with pre-game ceremonies; it is best Position Objective: to assume all games will be played. The Unit Popcorn Kernel’s role is to inform parents, leaders and youth of the benefits of the sale, to organize the distribution of the information, to moti- First Pitch and Color Guard vate boys to sell, and to collect prize and popcorn orders to get them back Participants are to report 45 minutes prior to game time. Enter the stadium to the Council by November 10th, 2003. at turnstiles located at Gates A or B and proceed to plaza level, section 101 (behind home plate). A Royals representative will meet the participants, out- Steps for Success side the double glass doors, and escort them to the field. • Pick up your popcorn packet at training (you’ll earn an extra 2% by attending). Color Guard • Inform all unit leaders, parent(s)/guardian(s), and Scouts of the benefits of the Units must provide their own flags and be in uniform prior to arrival at Kauff- popcorn sale, and how it can help your unit to have a “once a year” fundraiser. man Stadium. The Royals cannot provide any changing accommodations! Flags and uniforms may be returned to your vehicle after the ceremony. •To participate in Show N Sell, all Show N Sell orders must be turned into the Please exit and re-enter the stadium through the pass gate. DO NOT ENTER Council Service Center by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24th, 2003. INTO THE LOBBY. • Determine a unit sales goal. • Distribute all order forms, prize flyers and money envelopes to boys at Parade September or October pack and troop meetings. Participants will meet Royals parade coordinators behind the Royals Score- board by Parking Lot K to line up at 5:05 p.m. After the parade, participants • Collect all popcorn and prize orders. Total your unit’s popcorn order on the Unit will exit the field and enter stadium seating through Gate B. Parade Ceremony Order Settlement Form. Fill out the Prize Order Form, the Unit Master Record, begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Top Salesman Form and turn them in to the Council Service Center by November 10th, 2003, (via mail, fax, or drop-off). For Pelathe District, send in popcorn and prize order forms by Monday, December 1st, 2003.

The Deadline for ordering prizes is December 31, 2003. There will be no exceptions. The deadline for returning all unsold popcorn is November 28th, 2003. There will be no exceptions. NOTE: Utilize the Unit Master Record to total your order and then send the Unit Order and Settlement Form, Unit Master Record, Prize Order Form, and Top Salesman Form to the Council Service Center by November 10th, 2003. If you order on line, please fax, mail, or drop off your Unit Master Record and Top Salesman Form to the Council Service Center by 5:00 p.m. on November 10th, 2003. You keep a straight 30%. If you attend training, your unit profit is 32%. Arrange to pick up your popcorn on November 21st & 22nd, 2003, (locations to be announced), and distribute to boys for delivery. (Pelatha District, pick-up is Saturday, December 6th, 2003). Collect payments from Scouts and remit 70% or 68% (depending on if you attend training) of the funds to the Council Service Center by January 5th, 2004, and for Pelathe District, January 9th, 2004. 6• May 2003 • Adventures in Scouting Adventures in Scouting • May 2003 • 7 2003 Merit Badge 2003 Pinewood Derby Congratulations to our Northern Tier 2003 Friends of Forum Salute Salute Scouting Goal Achievers The 2003 Merit Badge Forum was a huge Lightning speeds and outrageous cars were Bruce Harken and Pack 3291 439, Crew 2439, and Team 6439 success. The MBF was held on two Saturdays, all the talk at Mission Mall Saturday, March Randall Hutchison and Pack 3294 Dick Kauffman and Troop 91 February 1 and March 1, at Shawnee Mission 22, 2003. It’s amazing just how much fun the Northwest High School. We registered 544 Pinewood Derby can be for all ages. Gentle- David Roberts and Pack 3390 Lynn Brown and Troop 123 Scouts from 35 Troops or Crews. Our Forum men, start you engines. The day was celebrated Bob Chapman and Pack 3751 Tom Hoover and Troop 185 even attracted registrations from other dis- with over 23 Cub Scout Packs and 69 racing Phil Park and Pack 3493 Max Waddell and Troop 189 tricts. We offered 26 Merit Badges and 41 fanatics lining up their cars with the black and Kelly Bridenstine with Pack 3648, Troop Gene Tesson and Troop 194 classes. white checkered flag in their sites. “A huge 648, Crew 2648, Team 6648. Bill Huff and Troop 247 thank you to Dave Sultz, our infamous Much appreciation is directed to the Staff George Gille and Dean Taylor with Pack David Woy and Troop 299 of the Merit Badge Forum, who put in so Pinewood Derby Chairman and his racing many hours arranging this outstanding event. crew. It just wouldn’t be Pinewood Derby 3584, Troop 584, Crew 2584, Team 6584 Randy Jones and Troop 393 The Event Staff members were: without Dave. A huge Northern Tier salute to Stephen Barnhouse with Pack 3439, Troop Keith Anderson and Troop 750 District Advancement Chairman: Pack 3253 for allowing us to use their track for Who will be the next unit to reach their Friends of Scouting Goal and receive Free our racing extravaganza. Judy Tuckness Rank Advancement to December 31, 2003? Way to go! Congratulations to all the scouts who par- Assistant: J. Jack Clark ticipated in the 03 Derby. You are all winners Counselors: Chuck Davis in the Northern Tier. Registration: Myrl Wear KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE! IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS Assistant: Vicki Parsons Book Sales: Janet Iams District Chairman Skip Peavey ...... (913) 661-9999 District Vice-Chairman Bill Henderson ...... (913) 383-1950 District Commissioner Mark Warnick ...... (913) 268-6260 District Activities Chairman Steve Springer ...... (913) 631-4215 District Advancement Chairman Judy Tuckness ...... (913) 268-9996 District Camping Chairman Gene Adams ...... (913) 362-4509 Order of the Arrow Adult Supervisor Tony Adam ...... (913) 677-2219 District Membership Chairman Wendy Richardson ...... (785) 869-2056 1st Place: Phelan Ritz Navarre, Pack 3054 District Fall Round Up Chairman Regina Scarsella ...... (913) 268-3479 2nd Place: Brian Schabauer, Pack 3269 District Program Chairman Steve Brady ...... (913) 362-8441 District Training Chairman Judy Yeager ...... (913) 362-2029 3rd Place: Michael Colgan, Pack 3184 Cub Scout Training Coordinator Dave Sultz ...... (913) 381-7824 1st Runner Up: Devin Ellison, Pack 3351 Boy Scout Training Coordinator John Forsyth ...... (913) 341-5061 Boy Scout Training Coordinator Danny Kamphaus ...... (913) 236-9325 2nd Runner Up: Christopher Moss, Pack 3297 Youth Protection and Safety Judy Yeager ...... (913) 362-2029 3rd Runner Up: Brett Holloway, Pack 3297 Training Registrar Bob Wasser ...... (913) 631-2702 District Cub Scout Roundtable 4th Runner Up: Todd Lemon, Pack 3269 Commissioner Lori Kearns ...... (913) 583-1011 5th Runner Up: Willie Detmer, Pack 3248 District Cub Scout Co-Chairman Commissioner Dave Sultz ...... (913) 381-7824 Salute to Troop 98 & 4 District Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner Ron Bonewits ...... (913) 631-2165 Proud New Eagle Scouts Venturing Roundtable Commissioner Gordon Kauffman ...... (913) 677-3080 District Executive Lisa Hayes ...... (816) 942-9333 ext: 172 [email protected] Calendar of Events May 1 Roundtable, Village Presbyterian Church, 7:00 p.m. 3 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Begins at 9:00 a.m. Location TBA (For Den Leaders, Cubmasters and Outdoor Activities Chairman) 8 District Committee Meeting, Community Covenant Church, 7230 Quivera Rd., 6:30 p.m. Troop 98 would like to recognize their four District Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:30 p.m. newest Eagle Scouts in Troop 98 sponsored by 13 Youth Protection Training Shawnee Mission United Methodist Church 10700 Johnson St. Ann Church in Prairie Village. They are Dr. Registration opens 30 minutes prior to class time Begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. David Cruse, son of Norman and Jeanne Cruse, Nicholas Kelly, son of Greg and Liz 14 District Eagle Board of Reviews, LDS Church, 7845 Allman, 6:30 p.m. Kelly, Joseph Reyes, son of Jose and Kathy 17 Cub Scout Cubmobile Located at Heritage Park 16050 Pflumm Shelter #4 9:00am- Reyes, and jimmy Sevcik, son of Jim and Ali- 12:00 For more questions and more information, please contact Matt Love, Cubmobile cia Sevcik. Chairman at 913-962-6815 Registration fee $2.00 per boy Deadline to register is May The families of these new Eagle Scouts 14, 03 would like to recognize and give special acknowledgements to Scoutmasters Tom June Kellerman and Jim Knapp for their countless 5 Roundtable, “PROGRAM PLANNING FAIR” Village Presbyterian Church, 7:00 pm. hours to help the four boys on their trail to the 9-13 Cub Scout Day Camp Located at Monticello Park 9:00a.m. -3:30p.m. We greatly appreciate the Units who regis- Eagle rank. All four young men worked 12 District Committee Meeting, Community Covenant Church, 7230 Quivera Rd., 6:30 p.m. tered their Scouts by the January deadline, and countless hours on their service projects that District Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:30 p.m. as a reward, each scout and leader, will receive were fantastic assets to the community organi- 19 District Eagle Board of Reviews, Located at the LDS Church, 7845 Allman, 6:30 p.m. one of the very first Northern Tier “Trail to zations that they will benefit. Eagle” Merit Badge Forum 2003 PATCHES! The Rank of Eagle Scout is the highest July They will be available at the April Roundtable. rank that can be attained by Scout and we 17 District Eagle Board of Reviews, Located at the LDS Church, 7845 Allman, 6:30 p.m. should all be very proud of their accomplish- Many thanks go to the Counselor instruc- 26 Fishing Clinic at Roses Pond at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park (87th and Lackman) tors, helpers, staff and leaders, who gave so ments. Congratulations to Troop 98 and their new Eagle Scouts. And to the entire Northern Clinic will start at 9:00 a.m. and will run to 12:00p.m. All youth must pre-register to much of their time and talents to make this fish! (Forms available at the Council Service Center) For questions and more informa- Forum so successful. This commitment to Tier District for the hundreds of Scouts that have earned the highest rank in Scouts, his tion, please contact Lisa Hayes at the Council Service Center. Remember to bring a Scouting is the main reason this event suc- sack lunch and your fishing pole. ceeds. Eagle Scout Rank, we salute you. Adventures in Scouting • May 2003 • 9

Attention “All Jet Setters!” 7:30 p.m. at Central United Methodist at 95% of their goal in the Pioneer Trails activities like fishing or sports. Emphasize Church – 5144 Oak, Kansas City, MO. District. A special thank you to all units the development of character, good habits, Hurry up and make your little passen- The Scout Shop has many reference mate- who helped our district reach this level of citizenship, respect and skill development ger reservations for “American Treasures”, rials available for purchase. Check these participation and funding. It’s not too late to the parents. Promote the importance of June 9-13 at Knotts Elementary School in out and use them to help make your meet- to schedule an FOS presentation to your participation in Pack or Troop activities Kansas City, Missouri. Also, if any addi- ings and activities an enjoyable success. fans. Give your Scout families an oppor- throughout the summer months. If you tional passengers would like to come along June is the annual Program Planning Fair. tunity to take part in supporting a pro- need posters or handouts to help with to assist our tour guides, or if additional gram that helps to shape and mold the val- advertising the Pack or Troop and its activ- itinerary information is needed, contact Calendars will be distributed with dates ues and character of our youth. Join the ities, call Julie Hill, District Public Mem- Lisa Kessler – 816.333.9333. for major activities for the district and council for the next 18 months. These cal- race by calling Steve Livingston at bership Chair at 816.361.3385. Round Table Benefits endars are necessary when planning your 816.395.2774. Contributions of any Troop or Pack activities for the next year. amount are welcome and appreciated. Abound Attention Calendar of Events Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Committee Friends of Scouting Spring Recruitment May Chairs, and Program Coordinators! Do The 2003 Friends of Scouting cam- Round-Up not miss the May and June Roundtables at paign is closer to victory with PT Swingers 1 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Sponsored by Bob Balderston of Central United Methodist Extreme Ford Church – 5144 Oak Pioneer Trails District Committee 13 District Commissioner’s Meet- Chairman: David Disney ...... (H) 816-753-0438 ing – H. J.’s Youth Center – Vice Chairman: Fred DeFeo ...... (H) 816-942-0675 64th & Wornall Vice Chairman: Dennis Cross ...... (H) 816-444-7989 20 District Committee Meeting – Commissioner: Bruce Allen ...... (H) 816-361-8159 VFW National Headquarters – Camping Chair: Jay Reed ...... (H) 816-228-4438 Keep units solid during the summer 3400 Broadway months. Recruitment is essential and can Advancement: Lloyd Lazarus ...... (H) 816-842-8174 be productive. Arrange Spring Recruit- June Special Needs: Carole Gaither ...... (H) 816-523-5380 ment through your local school, church, or 5 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Membership: Julie Hill ...... (H) 816-361-3385 nearby community center. Request Central United Methodist prospective Tigers, Cubs, Scouts, and their Church, 5144 Oak Training: Norman Kahn ...... (H) 913-341-4792 parents to take part in your spring and 10 District Committee & Commis- District Director: Matt Gettys ...... 816-942-9333, ext. 171 summer Pack or Troop activities. Encour- sioner Picnic Senior Dis. Director: Roman Lee ...... 816-942-9333, ext. 147 age the fun activities of summer camps, day trips to the zoo or museum, or other 9-13 Cub Scout Day Camp District Executive: Brian Tobler ...... 816-942-9333, ext. 185

Cub Scout Day Camp and helps keep them active for another Friends of Scouting This year’s Big Muddy District Day year. We have a great Day Camp staff this Calendar of Events year with Carol Brooks returning as Direc- This year has been a great success in Camp will be held again at the Odessa regards of FOS. At this time, the Family tor and many other returning staff. A lot Hills Campground in Odessa from June Campaign has already reached 100% of goal May of hours of hard work and planning goes 2nd to the 3rd. The Odessa Hills Camp- and the rest of the campaign is well on its 1 District Committee Meeting 7:30 ground is located north of Odessa on route into Cub Scout Day Camp, so let’s show way. Thanks to all of you who have already pm Sprint Warehouse, Lexington 131. If you are not yet signed up, it’s not our support for Carol and the rest of the given. To all of you, who have not; please too late yet; but please sign up as soon as staff by getting your boys registered to consider a gift of $127, the cost to support 1 6 Roundtable 7:30 pm Lexington possible. You and your Cub Scouts will camp this summer! If you have any Ques- scout for one year in the Scouting Program. United Methodist Church, Lexing- tions, call Carol or Grant Dealy and they not want to miss out on this great event! Any amount is helpful and appreciated. If ton Attendance at Day Camp excites the boys will be happy to help you!! you have not yet had the opportunity to give, please contact Grant Dealy at 1-800- 14 Commissioner’s meeting 7:30 776-1110 or [email protected]. pm The Martens home, Rich- Big Muddy District Committee Spring Recruitment mond June District Chairman Victor Geiger ...... (660) 259-4708 Recruiting new scouts is a year round process. We concentrate on membership 2-4 Cub Scout Day Camp, Odessa District Commissioner Larry Maxwell ...... (816) 776-6003 in the fall, but this does not mean that Hills Campground, Odessa FOS Chairman Jim Winningham ...... (660) 259-4725 boys can’t join throughout the rest of the year. In order to help reach year end 5 District Committee Meeting 7:30 Membership Chairman Mac Rogers ...... (660) 352-6041 requirements for Quality District, a bench- pm Sprint Warehouse, Lexington mark; Chief Scout Executive’s Winner’s Activities Chairman Mike Smith ...... (816) 240-8381 10 Program Planning Fair 7:30 pm Circle requires us at a district to have a 2% Advancement Chairman John Dickson ...... (816) 734-5690 increase in membership June, 02 over Lexington United Methodist Camping Chairman Edward Gooseman ...... (816) 934-6316 June, 03. Spring recruitment not only Church, Lexington brings new boys into the program, but it 11 Commissioner’s Meeting 7:30 Training Chairman Mary Martens ...... (816) 776-3082 also helps us bring back boys who may pm the Martens Home, Rich- District Executive Grant Dealy (816) 942-9333 ext: 156 / have become inactive at the end of last year. It may only take an invitation to mond. [email protected] these boys for them to rejoin the program. Scouting Timeless Values 10 • May 2003• Adventures in Scouting

National Camping Award and to recharter by reviewing their renewal pack- character and confidence. Packs that con- preparation. It also takes a fair amount of ets and verifying registrations. Ensure your duct activities in June, July, and August earn discipline to stick to the plan that you devel- Summertime Pack Awards unit will qualify as a “Quality” unit (see the the Summertime Pack Award. Troops can oped. The summertime is an excellent time Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting is a year- requirements on the form). A Leader Pow earn the National Camping Award. for your unit’s leaders to get together to plan round program with summer being the Wow is held to provide helps and tips to the entire program year of Scouting, which highlight. This is the time of year when adult leaders! School Night / Troop begins in August of 2003 and ends in June of FUN is the word and the outdoors is the December. Units have a holiday activity. and Crew Open Houses 2004. I encourage all unit leaders within learning laboratory. Unit Committees and Units routinely have special meetings Preparation Kaw District to utilize the “downtime” of the leaders should make sure their youth have at (Courts of Honor) to reward achievement summer productively and to prepare a unit least three activities planned to keep their and recognize rank advancements. Although, you have just graduated your program that will not only retain the interest youth participating in Scouting throughout January. Units participate in the 2nd year Webelos into a Boy Scout Troop, of the youth you currently have, but will the summer months. Cub Scout Packs, who Klondike Derby (there is no guarantee of now is the time for Cubmaster and Webelos attract new youth and their parents as well. have 50% of its membership participate in snow, but for the last couple of years, we Leaders to meet with a neighboring Scout- The first step is to attend the Program Plan- three events during the summer, can earn the seem to have always had some on this week- master to plan a joint activity during the fall. ning fair in June, and secondly apply the National Summertime Pack Award. Troops end!). You need to have your sleds ready! This will help foster a good relationship information provided at the fair to plan an who regularly go camping throughout the Kaw District has its annual banquet to rec- between the units. Make sure the Troop exciting year of Scouting for your youth. year and participate in Summer Camp have ognize last year’s Eagle Scouts and to recog- appoint a Den Chief to work with each of an opportunity to earn the National Camp- nize outstanding adult leaders. Join in the the dens in the Pack. Webelos Den Leaders ing award. fellowship! The charter for many units is should take boys and their parents to visit renewed in this month. Troop meetings; Cubmasters need to invite Calendar of Events Program Planning Fair during February. Packs conduct a Blue and Troops to their Blue and Gold Banquet. the June Roundtable Gold Banquet celebrating scouting and Starting now will ensure a smooth transition May for your Webelos into a Troop in February. At this Roundtable we give you the tools scout accomplishments. Scout Sunday is an 1 Cub/Boy Scout Leader Round- necessary to plan an eventful year of Scout- ideal time for scouts to be more involved School Night / Troop and table 7 p.m. Clark Middle School ing for your Scouts. We provide a Council with religious services and for public recog- Crew Open Houses Prepara- in Bonner Spring, KS calendar, program planning books, and nition of scouts earning their appropriate 1 OA Chapter Meeting. Clark Middle information on upcoming events. Below is a religious emblem. tion School in Bonner Spring, KS typical program year in the Kaw District: March. General Motors hosts a District- During the fall of 2004, Kaw District will 8 Joint Committee/Commissioner August. Units are back from their sum- wide Pinewood Derby for all Cub Scouts. conduct a School Night for Cub Scouting mer experiences and Scouts are eager to share Compete with others and then stay and Meeting 7 p.m.; BPU (300 N. Program in every elementary school –public 65th St.) Kansas City, KS summertime stories of their adventures (and watch the Corporate Challenge! The other and private within its geographical bound- misadventures!). It’s a good time to recruit District training session is held during this aries. For this to happen we need all Cub 24 Memorial Day Service Project new members and leaders based upon the month; make sure your leaders are trained! Scout Packs to appoint a School Night start of a new school year! Local elementary Webelos and Cub Day Camp registrations Chairperson who will be responsible for June schools have a School Night for Cub Scout- open (Get your scouts signed up fast!). The attending training, and making arrange- 5 Cub/ Boy Scout Leader Round- ing so Packs can reach new scouts. Also, Sharing Native American Ways Seminar ments at your Pack’s designated school to table. 7 p.m. Clark Middle School units can earn funds through the Council- (SNAWS) provides scouts with excellent ensure all new boys and their parents have an in Bonner Spring, KS approved popcorn fund-raiser; it also helps information on Native American culture opportunity to join Cub Scouting this Fall. 5 OA Chapter Meeting. Clark Mid- Council provide resources essential to sup- and scoutcraft in March/April. The College We will also conduct Troop and Crew Open dle School in Bonner Spring, KS port local scouting! Every unit should have of Commissioner Service is designed to pro- Houses during the month of October. We some type of an outdoor activity each vide continuing education for all scout com- will talk with 5th and 6th grade classrooms 12 Joint Committee/Commissioner month! missioners. for any Boy Scout Troop looking to increase Meeting. 7 p.m.; BPU (300 N. September. Units gear up to attend next April. Boy Scouts learn new skills at the its membership. 65th St.) Kansas City, KS month’s camporee. Scouting’s monthly Merit Badge Conference, but sign up early 23-27 Cub Scout Day Camp at South themes are used in meetings to help Scouts to ensure your scouts can participate in the The 5 “P’s” Camp (Camp Naish) advance in rank and to have fun. Program merit badge activities they want! Units rou- Proper prior planning prevents poor pro- materials are presented in monthly roundta- tinely conduct service projects to help oth- grams. This is an old axiom but often taken July bles and in Scouting magazine. Kaw District ers, but April has the Council’s Community for granted. Success in life doesn’t just occur No District Events schedules one of its two yearly training ses- Service Day. Plan ahead to ensure your unit by happenstance. It takes planning and sions during this month; this is an ideal time participates in a project on this day. Ventur- for all new leaders to be trained! ers participate in the Council-wide Ventur- October. The Fall Camporee is a major ing Odyssey. Kaw District Committee attraction! Most units camp for the weekend May. Scouts help prepare for Memorial District Commissioner Randy Brown ...... (913) 250-0604 and packs participate in day activities. Day ceremonies (e.g., flags are placed District Training Chairman Greg Carpenter ...... (816) 769-7975 Webelos have their own camping opportu- throughout many cemeteries). nity and program at the fall camporee. Tiger Summer (June/July). Scouts attend Cub Training Coordinator Sharon Thebo ...... (913) 287-2278 Cub Day at the Zoo is a great discovery Council’s summer camps. The Council is Boy Scout Training Coordinator Rick Lockwood ...... (913) 758-3555 experience for the Tiger Cubs and their adult blessed with two: Camps Naish and Bartle. Youth Protection Training Nancy Henre ...... (913) 369-2726 partners. Throughout the year there are There are Day Camps for Cub Scouts, numerous discounted events designed to overnighters for Bears and Webelos, and Membership Chair Dan Hammond ...... (913) 651-4885 enrich scouting. These include days with the long-term camps for Boy Scouts and Ven- Activities Chair Vacant KC Royals, Wizards, Comets, fishing der- turers. Some older boys may participate on Advancement Chair Sharlet Untereiner ...... (913) 651-3436 bies, etc. Troops determine summer camp a trek to a high adventure camp. Council Camping Chair Bob Zahnter ...... (913) 371-1574 assignments (so get your requirements in conducts a long-term camp in the summer early!) to help scouts with special needs to advance Sr. District Executive Dusty Boatright . . . . . (816) 942-9333 ext 167 November. Units participate in Veteran’s in rank (Rotary Camp). Summer camps are Sr. District Executive Marvin Clay ...... (816) 942-9333 ext 165 Day ceremonies and parades. Units prepare a great opportunity for a scout to grow in District Director Charles Flowers . . . . . (816) 942-9333 ext 149

Learning for Life returning the completed form to us. By been reconstructed to last 30-45 minutes events could range from project competi- completing this form, each of us will have after which you will be much better tions between posts, presentations given and Division Contacts an official copy for our individual files and equipped to handle the programming exchanged between posts, or even re- Bryan Bolding – LFL Director, (816) 942- will allow us to be informed of your super- ahead. inacted/mock situational events. 9333 ext. 173, [email protected] activity plans. Thank you for your assis- For more information or to schedule a A meeting will be held with all Cluster Adam Berthot – Senior Exploring Execu- tance and understanding. personalized course for your organiza- chairs and Exploring advisors this early tive, (816) 942-9333 ext. 170, If you have any questions or would like tion, please contact Adam Berthot, spring to discuss and brainstorm this activ- Exploring/Learning for Life Training Spe- ity. A direct mailing to all advisors will be [email protected] to request a Tour Permit form, then please cialist at 816-942-9333, ext. 170 or email: conducted with information regarding this Emily Bernhardy – Exploring Executive, call the Exploring division at 816-942- meeting and the spring activities. 9333. These forms can also be found in the [email protected]. (816) 942-9333 ext. 177, If you have any questions, feel free to “Guide to Safe Learning for Life Activities”. [email protected] Cluster Activities contact the Exploring division at 816- Training We will be looking to hold “Cluster 942-9333. Super-Activity Requests Activities” this summer for each career clus- To all posts who are planning a super- In order to be successful with any youth ter in Exploring. We are open to sugges- Resources activity this year, just a quick reminder on program, adult leader training is essential. tions and would love to have in-put and Visit our national and local web sites for Tour Permits. Each post that is planning to Specialized courses have been developed to help setting these activities up. your entire program and recognition needs! travel outside of the 19-county Heart of give every Explorer Post Advisor and every These activities will consist of specific Please take advantage of these great America Council needs to contact us to Learning for Life teacher the required tools career related activities related to each resource tools! Check them out today at: obtain a Tour Permit form. We ask you to to help their young people to get the most Exploring cluster (i.e. Arts and Communi- www.learning-for-life.org (National) & inform us of your post’s plans, as well as, out of the program. Training Courses have cations, Business and Law, etc….). These www.lfl-hoac.org (Local). Adventures in Scouting • May 2003 • 11

Cub Day Camp trained, feel free to check with other dis- Spring Recruitment camp this year or need to sign up any new The Adventures of Cubman are well tricts that might still have trainings avail- scouts you have recruited, please contact the able. Be on the look out for trainings avail- Spring Recruitment- With all of the pro- council service center at 816-942-9333. underway! Day Camp will be at John Knox grams that scouting has to offer, especially Village again this year. We are working on able in the fall. A trained leader will provide Don’t miss out on the chance to have a lot of a better program for your scouts and will during the summer, spring is the time to get fun and make a lot of memories. program and activities for scouts of all ages boys signed up. The purpose of recruiting to enjoy. BOY SCOUTS are encouraged to keep them excited about scouting. Take advantage of the training opportunities and now is to get as many boys excited and par- work as Junior Staff (idea for community keep your pack or troop healthy and grow- ticipating in your unit’s activities, including service hours!!). Start planning for your Calendar of Events ing. If you have any questions concerning the summer camping programs of the cub summer Adventure with Cubman. Call training contact either the trainer or David scouts and boy scouts. Don’t forget all of Chad Wyancko at 816-942-9333 ext 162 for May Riker at the Council Service Center at 816- those Kindergarteners awaiting June 1st to questions and further information. 942-9333 ext. 174. Remember, every youth join scouting so that they can become Tiger 3-4 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training 2003 Friends of Scouting deserves a trained leader. Cubs. They are a great market to recruit 9am Sat.- 12noon on Sun., Troop from and make your pack grow. For support The Friends of Scouting campaign is fast Spring 2003 Training Dates 300 Scout Cabin, Pleasant Hill, MO nearing its completion. The completion in distributing flyers and reserving schools date goal is May 7th. Thanks goes out to all for recruitment nights, please contact the 6 District Roundtable – 7:30 pm, First May 3,4; Webelos Leader Outdoor Training Thunderbird District Staff at 816-942- that are helping the Thunderbird District 9am Sat.-noon Sunday Baptist Church of Raytown, Youth complete its $188,000 goal. Special Thanks 9333. Protection Training – 7:00 pm goes out to Leo Berroteran, Family Chair- May 10; Venturing Leader Training Summer Camp man and Bob Glaser, community and over- 10 Venture Leader Training 8am-4pm, all chairman, for making this year’s cam- Contacts: Summer Camp- Don’t miss out on all of Location TBA paign a success. The Thunderbird District Alicia Belew Cub Scout Training the opportunities to attend summer camp would like to say “Thank You” to all of those 816-540-4593 [email protected] this year. There are several options to choose 13 Commissioners Meeting – 7:30 pm, units who participated in the Friends of Mike Husk Boy Scout Training from according to which program you are Council Service Center Scouting Campaign. Congratulations goes 816-322-0015 [email protected] in. If your unit has not signed up to go to out to those units who have achieved their 15 District Committee Training, Our Friends of Scouting goal and have achieved 2003 Thunderbird District Committee Lady of the Presentation Catholic free rank for the rest of the year. Chairman Bill Love ...... 816-474-4356 Church, Lee’s Summit, MO Make sure to see Leo Berroteran, Family Commissioner Roger Mantony ...... 816-887-3004 FOS Chairman, at roundtable or contact Vice-Chairman Myrna Frost ...... 816-936-5268 June David Riker at 816-942-9333, ext 174 to Activities Barbara Lalk ...... 816-356-6963 3 District Roundtable – 7:30 pm, First sign up your unit or to check on the status Advancement Mark Grant ...... 816-358-0612 of your unit achieving free rank. Camping Keith Gregory ...... 816-942-6285 Baptist Church of Raytown, Pro- Training Membership Fred Bixler ...... 816-353-6105 gram Planning Fair The training teams have done an out- Special Needs Barbara Shaffer ...... 816-763-3226 3 Youth Protection Training – 7:00 pm standing job training those volunteers who Training Kelsie Clark ...... 816-430-5654 signed up for training. Thank you for all Relationships Mike McCauley ...... 816-358-6242 16-20 Cub Scout Day Camp, John Knox those volunteers who took the time to Venturing John Boone ...... 816-779-5389 Village Gardens, Lee’s Summit, MO become trained so that their pack or troop is District Director Bob Hamlin . . . . . [email protected] / 816-942-9333, ext 121 better educated and informed. If by chance District Executive David Riker ...... [email protected] / 816-942-9333, ext 174 18 District Commissioner Meeting you did not have the chance to become District Executive Chad Wyancko . . [email protected] / 816-942-9333, ext 162

Tribe of Mic-O-Say Tribal by providing an exciting demonstration at the Extravaganza you will surely catch the Calendar of Events Feast eye of boys interested in joining. The 2003 Tribal Feast will be May 31st and June 1st . Schedule with your fellow For more information please contact May Extravaganza Organizer Joe Yurek at (785) Tribesman to ensure that Pelathe is repre- 1 Roundtable, 7:30 PM, 1st Christian Church, 10th and Kentucky sented well at the Feast. 832-0969. 2003 Popcorn Sign Up’s are Community Service Day 15 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM Land Plan Engineering, 1310 Pelathe Scouts will used Community Wakarusa Drive Coming Soon Service Day as an opportunity to continue Popcorn sign up’s start soon. By signing offering our services to the areas food June your unit up early you can help add more kitchens and pantries by making their Ser- 5 Roundtable/Program Planning Fair, 7:30 PM, Attn: Publisher, this location is dollars to your units’ bottom line. Look for vice Project Scouting for Food. more info at Program Planning Fair or call changing The Douglas County community Curtis. depends on organizations like the Boy 19 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM Land Plan Engineering, 1310 To sing up early and put more profit in Wakarusa Drive your units’ hands, contact Curtis Neal Har- Scouts of America to support the needs of ris at (800) 776-1110. those who are hungry, and not able to provide for themselves. Please plan on making 2003 Pelathe Boy Scout your unit a part of next year’s event. 2003 Pelathe District Operating Committee Thanks go out to Mike McCurdy and Extravaganza Update District Chairman Tom Sheely ...... 785-842-9662 / [email protected] This event will be well publicized in our the Order of the Arrow Scouts for their communities, including a Scouting procla- active involvement with organizing this District Commissioner Jim Peterson ...... 785-841-2044 / [email protected] mation in front of the Lawrence City year’s district wide Community Service Operating Committee Chairmen Commission in August. Day. We are all thankful to the efforts of Activities Mike McCurdy ...... 785-542-3050 / [email protected] The event also allows your unit to everyone who volunteered in this year’s actively recruit new and interested scouts, event. Advancement Keith Wood ...... 785-841-7208 / [email protected] Camping Pat Donahue ...... 785-842-5589 / [email protected] Friends of Scouting Kip Grosshans ...... 785-841-4954 / [email protected] Training Casey Jones ...... 913-301-3550 / [email protected] District Executive Curtis Neal Harris . . 816-942-9333 x161 / [email protected]

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING PRESIDENT TREASURER SCOUT EXECUTIVE John D. Hunkeler, MD Stephen M. Clifford James J. Terry Published January, February, March, April, May, June/July, August, September, October, Novem- LEGAL COUNSEL ber/December by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. Mailed without charge to VICE PRESIDENTS EDITOR all Cubmasters, assistant Cubmasters, den leaders, den leader coaches, Tiger Cub den leaders, David A. Fenley Clifford W. Illig Lori Gooding Webelos leaders, Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, Team Coaches, Explorer Advisors, assis- Thomas J. McCullough COUNCIL COMMISSIONER tant Explorer Advisors, Venturing crew leaders, unit chairmen, chartered organization Debra K. Turpin Richard T. Boeshaar representatives, district committee, all commissioners, all board members, and can be found on our David J. Zimmer website, www.hoac-bsa.org E. Frank Ellis 12 • May 2003• Adventures in Scouting

Adventures in Cubman - Fall Recruitment Day Camp News Summer may be in full swing right Troop 161 The countdown to Day Camp has now, but before we know it, fall recruit- On February 24th, 2003, six scouts ping. The arrowhead and feathers are begun. This year’s theme, Adventures in ment time will be here. The district staff from Pack 161 participated in a then attached with sinu (deer tendon). Cubman, promises to be even more fun is already planning new and exciting ways crossover ceremony and Arrow of Light The arrows are not only a work of art, and exciting for all cubs in our district. to brings more youth into the Scouting ceremony into Troop 161. The Arrow of but are also still used by some to hunt Blue Elk Day Camp will be held June 16- program in Blue Elk. Get ready to start Light ceremony consisted of the scouts today. 20 at George Owens Nature Park. At planning for your unit’s fall recruiting being presented with personalized During the ceremony, the story of Day Camp, scouts get the chance to work involvement. As school starts back up, plaques and an arrow made by a native the trail from Tiger to Arrow of Light to on Cub Scout belt loops and Webelos presentations and school nights will be American Indian, Michael He Crow. Eagle was told. Many boys and parents Scout activity badges. They sing songs, taking place in your communities. Watch Michael, who was raised on a reserva- from the troop were at the ceremony learn about nature, play games and more. for more details in future publications for tion, is from South Dakota. Growing dressed in tribal attire. Den Leader Rob Day Camp activities also help units earn specific dates. up, his father taught him how to make Fredenberg, Scoutmaster Mark Hazel- the Quality Unit and Summertime Pack authentic arrows and bows. The shaft of rigg, and Mic-O-Say Medicine Man, Awards. You must be registered with a We Want to Hear About the arrow is made from chocked cherry Tom Latta, were also involved in the cer- pack as an active Cub Scout to attend. You! that is cleaned and dried to straighten emony. Congratulations to Mason Fre- Adults can serve as Walking Leaders and the shaft. The arrowhead is made by denberg, Mitch Kilpatrick, Collin Lath- We want to know about activities that are taking a piece of flint stone and shaping rop, Conner Fredenberg, Eric Lewis, and join their boys in the fun. going on in your unit! This newsletter is Saturday, May 17th is Walking Leader it with no tools other than antlers and Matthew Dandorf on your accomplish- a great way to celebrate accomplishments stone. The process is called flint knap- ments. Training day, a must for all walking lead- and events that take place in your pack, ers in your pack. You will be given a troop, crew, or post. We want to hear packet of information that tells you what you are doing and share it with our everything about Day Camp and how the scouting friends. If you have any stories, week will run. Den Home set-up day is celebrations, or fun moments to share, Sunday, June 15th. Day Camp runs from please email a short write-up to Frances 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with gates open- Hunley at [email protected]. Please ing at 8:00 a.m. daily. On Friday, June make sure that all of your information is 20th starting at noon, family members correct and that the individuals men- are invited to participate in the camp pic- tioned consent. We will try to include as nic and camp closing ceremony. All visi- much of the information as our district tors are required to present a completed page will allow. We hope to hear from and signed health form at the gate, so be you soon! prepared with the appropriate information. Mark it on your calendars to come Eagle Boards of Review out to George Owens Nature Park to Eagle Boards of Review are conducted at experience the fun! For more informa- monthly Roundtable meetings. Please tion, please contact Allen Fails, Camp call Leonard Jones at (B) (816) 471-5584 Director, at (816) 350-2179, Zula Smith, or (H)(816) 228-4690 at least two weeks Program Director, at (816) 833-1315, before the Roundtable that you wish to Frances Hunley, Staff Advisor, at 816-942- have the Eagle Board of Review. 9333, ext.183, or email your questions to [email protected]. Troop 201 On January 31, 2003, Troop 201 celebrated its 85th year of service to scouting. Troop 201 is chartered by Maywood Baptist Church in Independence, Mis- souri. Currently, it is the home to 8 scouts and 19 adult leaders. Thank you Calendar of Events to the leaders and the church for your many, many years of service to youth the May Blue Elk community. 1 7:00pm Boy Scout Roundtable / 7:30pm Cub Scout & Venturing Round- table / Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting / Eagle Boards of Review / Blue Elk 2003 District Leadership Youth Protection Training / Merit Badge Counselor Training District Chair: Bill Esry ...... H 816-833-1416 Bingham 7th Grade Center, 1716 S. Speck Road Independence, MO District Commissioner: Ron Karst ...... H 816-229-6381 3 Cub Scout Olympics, Events begin at 9:00am, James Bridger Athletic Field Vice Chair of Program: Marvin Sands ...... H 816-373-1212 Vice Chair of Operations: John Thornton ...... H 816-242-2255 18200 East M78 Highway Independence, MO Vice Chair of HR: Aaron Guest ...... B 816-201-1038 8 Commissioner’s Meeting FOS Chair: Roberta Coker ...... H 816-373-5191 7:30pm, Liberty Street Community of Christ Church Growth/ Membership: Margaret Johnson ...... H 816-373-8213 416 N. Liberty Street Independence, MO Advancement: Scott Howell ...... H 816-796-3747 15 District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Ridge 6th Grade Center, Training: Tom Newhard ...... H 816-254-6447 1656 S. Speck Road Independence, MO Camping: Jim Todd ...... H 816-228-4081 17 Day Camp Walking Leader Training, 8:00am – Noon, George Owens Activities: Steve Cox ...... H 816-625-8150 Nature Park – Upper Shelter, 1601 S. Speck Road Communications: Jeff Lawhon ...... H 816-228-9203 Relationships: Carl Grabiel ...... H 816-833-2933 June Special Needs: Louise Rissler ...... H 816-228-1254 5 Roundtable – Program Planning Fair, 7:30pm NESA: Bob Overly ...... H 816-795-7665 Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting / Eagle Boards of Review District Director: Steve Roberts ...... B 816-942-9333x151 Bingham 7th Grade Center, 1716 S. Speck Road Independence, MO Senior District Executive: Ross Pfannenstiel ...... B 816-942-9333x164 12 Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:30pm, Liberty Street Community of Christ District Executive: Frances Hunley ...... B 816-942-9333x183 Church, 416 N. Liberty Street Independence, MO Steve Roberts, [email protected] 16-20 Blue Elk Day Camp, George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Road, Ross Pfannenstiel, [email protected] Independence, MO Frances Hunley, [email protected] Adventures in Scouting • May 2003 • 13

The Adventures of with out losing the fundament program. You fall. Do you have all of your leaders in Trailhead Does its Good can always count on them to have a fun place? Do you know what activities you Cubman Day Camp 2003 monthly campout, a great group of boy lead- are planning? You can always count on Turn Day Camp this year will run from June 9- ers, and participation in all the Trailhead and our fall training to get those new leaders Thank you to the 15 Pack and Troops 13. It is not to late to sign up. This will be an Council activities. Troop 92 sent 50 boys to going on the right path. that Participated in the Council Commu- exciting Trailhead Day Camp as we explore on the Fall Camporee and brought two packs nity Service Day. We had everything of Johnson County’s newest parks Timber with them, as they left a real imprint on the Let’s Put Our Hands from clean stream projects to food collec- Ridge Adventure Center. Register now, with event. tion. What does your unit do to help the all the great events and activities planned for Troop 92, here is hats off as you continue Together For This Year’s community? the “The Adventures of Cubman”, how could to be a leader in Trailhead and continue to you not attend? If you are interested in help- hold the bar high. You can count on them to Pinewood Derby Order of the Arrow ing out with staff, please contact Pat Harvey. be at Bartle this summer with 90 boys all will Winners Thank you to all of the Troops who Come join the fun. For more information have their socks pulled up high. Metcalf South Mall became the rac- have scheduled and/or had you Order of you can reach Pat Harvey at 913-642-4671, or the Arrow Elections, however many ing track for this year’s Trailhead Rob Gilkerson at 816-942-9333. troops have not done this yet. It is not Pinewood Derby. The entire day was too late to get this done before the May Feature Unit of the filled with fun, excitement, and antici- inductions, but do not hesitate. Please Month pation. We had 59 racers representing schedule this as soon as possible as it is an 22 Packs. A special thanks goes out to Troop 92 started only 10 years ago with a opportunity that could really make a dif- the 2002 Pinewood Derby Staff and hand full of boys and 4 leaders. They are a ference in a Boys life. If you have any success story for every small pack. They now congratulations to everyone who partic- questions please call Rob Gilkerson at the have 95 Scouts and that is just the start of the ipated. You are all winners! Council Service Center. impressive stats. Now they help set the stan- dard for Troops in Trailhead. Troop 92 enjoys the Philmont landscape as they Calendar of Events Troop 92 in 10 years has dived in to High participate in the Cavalcade adventure sending boys to Boundary Water Canoe Area and Hiking the Grand Canyon. Summer Then Fall May 1 District Roundtable – Village Presbyterian Education Center – 7 p.m. They also have taken advantage of all the Now is the time to make sure that Philmont has to offer by doing the Hiking, you are working on your plan for this 1 Eagle Scout Project Review – At Roundtable Horseback, and Fishing trips. They do this 1 Order of the Arrow Chapter Mtg. – At Roundtable 1 Merit Badge Counselor Training – At Roundtable Keep This Info Close 2-3 Order of the Arrow Induction Weekend - Naish Important Phone Numbers to Answer Your Questions 8 Commissioner’s Mtg. – 7:00 p.m. – Valley View Methodist, 95th & Antioch District Chair Sam Colville ...... (913) 648-7272 15 Eagle Board of Review District Vice-Chair Gus Meyer ...... (913) 642-3209 15 Youth Protection Training – 7 p.m. – Latter-Day Saints Church 13025 District Commissioner Marc Elkins ...... (913) 897-2857 Wornall Activities Co-Chairs Dave Gurwell ...... (913) 381-3928 16-17 Order of the Arrow Induction Weekend - Naish Rusty Wooldridge ...... (913) 648-6748 21 District Committee Mtg. – 6:30 p.m. – Rolling Hills Presbyterian Membership Chair Barb Spellman ...... (913) 894-9229 June Advancement Chair Herb Strain ...... (816) 941-8614 5 Eagle Scout Project Review Camping Chair Chuck Even ...... (913) 649-3836 5 Merit Badge Counselor Training Training Chair Russ Lindsay ...... (913) 649-2956 5 Order of the Arrow Chapter 11 Meeting Venturing Scott Worsham ...... (913) 381-4082 5 Roundtable-Program Planning Fair Boy Scout Roundtable Dean Carlson ...... (913) 681-2852 9-13 Cub Scout Day Camp Cub Scout Roundtable Louis Rinke ...... (913) 897-4775 12 Commissioner’s Meeting Extensions for your District Executives of Trailhead District @ (816) 942-9333 19 Youth Protection Training District Director Roger Hoyt ...... ext. 146 [email protected] 19 Eagle Board of Review District Executive Rob Gilkerson . . . . . ext. 178 [email protected]

2003 Friends of Day Camp will be the week of Projects ranged from collecting food June 16th thru 20th at the Lewis- for the needy to cleaning up area Calendar of Events Scouting Young Park in Louisburg. Jeff Turner parks. Thanks to all of the Scouters The 2003 Campaign is nearing (camp director) and Tracy Simon who participated in this event and May the completion and our district has (program director) are preparing dili- gave unselfish of their time to help 1 Roundtable, Youth Protection proudly achieved our goal of gently to ensure a quality summer others and their community. Lastly training, Order of the Arrow $61,000! A big thanks to Steven program for the Cub Scouts. thanks to this year’s chairman Mari- Chapter meeting Berko, the overall chairman and lyn Robison for all of her work at the Merit Badge Counselor training, Keith Sickendick the Family chair Community Service district level. 7:00 PM at College Church of the who have provided outstanding lead- Day, A Scout is Helpful Nazarene, Family Life Center ership this year. Also to everyone 8 Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 PM On Saturday April 12 numerous at MNU Library who participated in giving to the packs, troops, and crews devoted a campaign we thank you for support- day of service to there community. 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 ing the Scouting program. PM at Stanley Presbyterian Church Friends of Scouting helps deliver 15 Eagle Board of Review wonderful program to over 56,000 KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE! youth in the Heart of America Coun- IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS June cil. 5 Roundtable- Program Planning District Chairman Mike Smid ...... (913) 685-8838 Fair, 7:00 PM at College Church of Adventures of Cubman District Commissioner Ray Morrison ...... (913) 764-4107 the Nazarene is Just Around the District Vice-Chair Keith Sickendick ...... (913) 685-1870 12 Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 PM District Camping Chairman John Jones ...... (913) 897-5567 at MNU Library Corner District Activities Chairman Gene Lamb ...... (913) 780-3431 16-20 Cub Day Camp at Lewis-Young Cub Packs are you ready for 5 District Membership Nancy Chapman ...... (913) 829-0366 Park exciting days of outdoor fun? We Boy Scout Roundtable Dave Weerts ...... (913) 829-1321 17 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 plan on having fishing, BBS, archery, Cub Roundtable Paula Champion ...... (913) 764-9482 PM at Advent Lutheran Church crafts, games, cooking, and many District Executive Jason Ballew ...... (816) 942-9333 x182 19 Eagle Board of Review more surprises. [email protected] 14 • May 2003• Adventures in Scouting

Friends of Scouting to be trained. Don’t your boys deserve a Golf Tournament trained leader? New Leader Essentials Spring into Scouting We are closing in on our Family FOS Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June Training will take place at Roundtable. Make sure that every boy has a chance Goal. We would like to thank all of the 3, 2003 – the date for this year’s North For any questions on training, give Ron to experience the traditions and fun of the units that have participated in the North Star Boy Scout Golf Classic. Paradise Sanders a call at 816-320-2292. Scouting Program and make if you are Star Family FOS Campaign. Also, a spe- Point Golf Course at Smithville Lake will doing Spring Recruiting that you have an cial thanks goes to Jim Olshefski and Day Camp again be the location. The 4-man scram- Active Summer Scouting Program. Mark Tomes and all those who helped in ble will begin at 1:00 p.m. Last year’s Day Camp is in high gear this time of Please be sure to turn in applications for the organization of the FOS campaign. tournament raised over $10,000. For year, so have no fear because this one will all boys you recruit this spring if you This would not have been possible with more information about player fees and be the best year. Jeff Tyler and Jill Cook haven’t already. If you have any questions, out your help. sponsorship opportunities, please contact have been planning and ordering and please contact Brian Blake at 746-6797 or a member of the North Star Team at scheming and strategizing for a fantastic a member of the North Star Team at 816- Scout Camp 816.942.9333. week of fun with the Adventure’s of Cub- 942-9333. It’s that time again. Let’s head to camp! man. Be sure to thank them for their Camp is fun, educational, and JUST efforts and give Jeff Tyler a call for those AROUND THE CORNER!! If you have last minute questions at (816) 505-2015. Calendar of Events not signed up yet for a session, now is the time to do it. Call Camping Services at Webelos Woods May 816-942-9333. This year’s, North Star Webelos Woods 1 District Roundtable – 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion will be at the Kelsey Short Youth Camp at Training! Training! OA Chapter Meeting @ Roundtable / Youth Protection Training @ Roundtable Smithville Lake May 17-18. This is a Training! great opportunity for your Webelos to get / Merit Badge Counselor Training @ Roundtable / New Leader Essentials Now is the time to get trained if you a jump on their Scouting skills. If you Training @ Roundtable have not already done so. This is the per- have not already received your Leader 8 Commissioner Staff Meeting – 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, fect time to get any newly recruited lead- Guide Book pick one up at Roundtable or 4301 NE Vivion ers trained. All of your New Leaders need e-mail Emily Bernhardy for a copy. 13 District Committee – 7:30 p.m. North Cross United Church, 1321 NE Vivion 2003 North Star District Committee 17 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Webelos District Chairman Tom Lanio ...... 816-454-5009 Woods District Commissioner Russ Downing ...... 816-587-2025 17-18Webelos Woods, Kelsey Short Youth Camp, Smithville Lake Activities Byron Braamse ...... 816-891-9269 Advancement Craig Liljegren ...... 816-453-7689 June Camping Jeff Cook ...... 816-468-9232 3 North Star Boy Scout Golf Classic, 12:00 noon, Paradise Point Golf Course, FOS Bob DeGeorge ...... 816-842-4848 Smithville Lake FOS Family Mark Tomes ...... 816-453-8584 Membership Brain Blake ...... 816-746-6797 5 District Roundtable/Program Planning Fair – 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian NESA Bob Whitaker ...... 816-455-0021 Church, 900 NE Vivian Public Relations OA Chapter Meeting @ Roundtable / Youth Protection Training @ Roundtable Relationship Tom Barzee ...... 816-734-8386 / Merit Badge Counselor Training @ Roundtable / New Leader Essentials Special Needs Colleen Chapman ...... 816-453-0680 Training @ Roundtable Training Ron Sanders ...... 816-320-2292 Youth Protection Joni Glenn ...... 816-781-7666 9-13 Cub Scout Day Camp, Platte County Fairgrounds, Tracy, Missouri District Director Jason Scott ...... 816-942-9333 ext 169 10 District Committee – 7:30 p.m., North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 [email protected] NE Vivian District Executive Emily Bernhardy ...... 816-942-9333 ext 177 [email protected] 12 Commissioner Staff Meeting – 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, District Executive Jonathan Geiger ...... 816-942-9333 ext 132 4301 NE Vivion [email protected]

2003 Trails West Day at (913) 599-4914 or Dee Creath at 913- Program Planning Fair Olathe on Harrison. During the Fair we 764-0395 will be handing out the planning packet Camp – Adventures of On June 5th the District will be hold- that your unit will need to set the program Cub Man Cub Scout Round Up ing its second annual Program Planning for the next year to come. We are also hop- Fair. The Program Planning Fair will be ing to have a few door prizes to keep things The spring is a great time to recruit new 2003 Trails West District Day Camp fun. members for your pack and troop. As healed at the Center of Grace in Western will be healed on June 23rd –26th. The school lets out for the summer break boys program theme will be Adventures of Cub and their parents are looking for programs Calendar of Events Man. The finishing touches are now being to take part in during the summer. If your put on the program to insure all have a unit has a new boy join it is very important May great time. We are still looking for a few to get them to can and involved with the 1 Roundtable, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM key staff people to help deliver the fun and unit during the summer months. To order exciting program. To help with the Pro- flyers for your spring round up give Alan J 13 District Committee Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM gram for day camp please call Jeanette Maloy Sanders a call at (816) 942-9333. 15 Eagle Board of Review, Jesus Christ Church of LDS, 7845 Allman, Lenexa, 6:30PM. (Please arrive 15 min. early) District Leadership 20 District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, District Chairman Ed Hedges ...... 913-768-1420 7PM District Commissioner Geoff Mildenhall ...... 913-859-0506 June District Membership Chair Janice DeSalvo ...... 913-393-0005 District Eagle Chair Charles Wunsch ...... 913-492-5878 5 Program Planning Fair, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM District Training Chair Joe Ogilivie ...... 913-492-3880 10 District Committee Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM District Activities Chair Dave Elsey ...... 913-829-4594 17 District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, District Camping Chair Shawn Hudson ...... 913-254-9548 7PM District Family Friends of Scouting Marlene Bean ...... 913-782-4636 Cub Scout Roundtable Dee Creath ...... 913-764-0395 19 Eagle Board of Review, Jesus Christ Church of LDS, 7845 Allman, Lenexa, Boy Scout Roundtable Doug Strieby ...... 913-764-0547 6:30PM. (Please arrive 15 min. early) District Director Alan J. Sanders . . . . 816-942-9333 ex 158 23-27 Cub Scout Day Camp, Timber Ridge Adventure Center [email protected] Adventures in Scouting • May 2003 • 15

2003 Twin Rivers Dinner a Hodgson, Amy Lackey, Tom Love, and Jeff Camp this year will be at North Lake Park 2003 Srping Camporee Great Success Thompson received the Twin Rivers Dis- in Garnett, KS. Don’t forget that we need Everyone who came to Spring Cam- trict Special Service Award. It was a truly your expert help to make it happen so poree last month had a great time! There On March 1, Twin Rivers District held exciting evening as we looked back on the contact Mary Ann Hodgson, Day Camp it’s Annual Recognition Dinner to honor was a lot to learn for everyone who partic- success of so many and were reinvigorated Director, at 785.759.3238 or Teresa Gorby ipated and some of the projects that peo- the great work of our volunteer leaders to take on the work we have to sustain that at 785.242.5859 or Cortland Bolles at over the past year and look ahead to con- ple built were really interesting. Thanks to success. 800.776.1110 or [email protected] to Troop 100 for their effort in making this a tinued success in the coming year. Our volunteer now! guest speaker, Dr. Andy Tompkins, Com- It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, NO fun time for all and to everyone who came out to have a good time! We hope we can missioner of Education for the State of It’s CUBMAN!!! Friends of Scouting have some pictures for you next month! Kansas, did a wonderful job addressing the June 2-6 is Twin Rivers District Cub The 2003 Friends of Scouting Cam- leaders there that evening by speaking Scout Day Camp! You should already be paign was a great success this year in Twin Program Fair about the importance of quality role mod- signed up to be there since we are going to Rivers District. Thanks to all of you for During the Roundtable time in June els and strong character development that have a great start to the summer at Day your continued dedication to supporting this year, we will have our annual Program adults play in today’s youth. We were also Camp. Mary Ann Hodgson and Teresa your young people throughout Twin Fair. This is the chance for you get all the excited to present the following awards to a Gorby have been working like crazy to Rivers District. We also want to thank information you need to help put together truly deserving list of recipients: Lawrence learn everything they can to put on an many of our local businesses for making your unit’s program for the coming year. Dickinson received the District Award of awesome Day Camp for you this summer! Scouting a priority of yours for this year You will receive a planning packet and a Merit; Dan Droste, Bill Gottman, Venita There are going to be more activities and and the future. Congratulations to the calendar for your use to help you in get- Prothe, Jeff Walmann, and Jerry Wiesner events than you can possibly do to keep following units for achieving Free Rank ting ready for the coming year. Please received the Twin Rivers District Distin- your boys busy all week. Believe me, they Advancement for the year 2003: Pack don’t miss this meeting, as it is a great guished Service Award; and Mary Ann will be tired and they will sleep!! Day 3070, Pack 3100, Pack 3103, Troop 100, chance for you to get the latest and great- Troop 103, Troop 105, Troop 106, and est resources for helping your boys enjoy District Roster: Troop 126! Scouting! District Chairman: Jerry Wiesner ...... 913.294.6642 District Commissioner: John Berton ...... 785.242.8294 Calendar of Events Activities Chair: Buddy Burris ...... 785.867.3005 Advancement Chair: Curtis Gibson ...... 913.898.4955 May Camping Chair: Richard Grant ...... 913.755.3941 1 OA Chapter Meeting, 1st United Methodist Church, Paola; 7:30 PM Endowment Chair: Ken Weide ...... 785.448.5560 1 Roundtable, 1st United Methodist Church, Paola; 7:30 PM Finance/Friends of Scouting Chair: Dana Crawford ...... 913.757.4451 Public Relations Chair: Cleon Rickel ...... 785.242.4700 8 District Committee Meeting, Beethoven’s, Paola; 6:30 PM Roundtable Commissioner (Boy Scouts): Lynn Underwood ...... 785.242.1264 15 Commissioner’s Meeting, Grace Episcopal Church; Ottawa; 7:00 PM Roundtable Commissioners (Cub Scouts): 26 Scout Shop/Service Center Closed Kathy Kierl ...... 913.557.5869 Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 June Special Needs Coordinator: Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 Training Co-Chairs: 2-6 Cub Scout Day Camp, North Lake Park, Garnett; 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Lawrence Dickinson ...... 913.256.6809 5 Program Planning Fair, 1st United Methodist Church, Paola; 7:30 PM Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 5 OA Chapter Meeting, 1st United Methodist Church, Paola; 7:30 PM Website Chair: Jim Burns ...... 785.255.4388 12 District Committee Meeting, Beethoven’s, Paola; 6:30 PM District Executive: Cortland Bolles . . . . . 800.776.1110 x118 [email protected] 19 Commissioner’s Meeting, Grace Episcopal Church; Ottawa; 7:00 PM HOAC and Twin Rivers District Information: www.hoac-bsa.org

Boys of Summer Round Table. You won’t want to miss the 2003 Camporee. Over 500 Scouts in each pack are eligible to participate. Are you ready to go camping? Is out on the many program ideas and and Scouters participated on the week- Remember each car needs to make weight, on the scale, at the race. Call every boy in your unit signed up for information that will be distributed. All end of April 25th through April 27th at Jerry Post for details. Good Luck! camp? The council and district provide packs attending Lone Bear Day Camp the base. They took part in events, summer camp opportunities for boys of will need to attend for day camp details which included jet simulators, climbing all ages. Camp is a good way to gain and youth protection training. Call wall, security demonstration, and camp- rank advancement, to build better John Hart at 660-747-3047 for camp ing. Check out the June addition of Calendar of Events friendships, and have fun. The Lone information. Adventures in Scouting for pictures and details of this great event. May Bear District Day Camp for Cub Scouts Spring Camporee - is held July 7th-11th at Artesian Park, 3 Pinewood Derby -8:00, A.M. Clinton, Missouri. H. Roe Bartle Scout Thank You Whiteman District Pinewood Derby Clinton Scout Center, Clinton, Reservation and Theodore Naish Reser- Air Force Base The District Pinewood Derby will be vation also have a wide variety of dates held May 3rd at the Clinton Scout Cen- MO The Lone Bear District would like to ter. The weigh in will start at 8:00 A.M. and programs available. Call John Gas- 6 Lone Bear District Round Table ton or Nick Geinosky for camp details. thank the commanders, crew chiefs, with the race beginning at 9:00A.M. and all military personnel for hosting The top three finishers at each rank level - 7 P.M, Clinton Scout Center, Community Service Day Clinton The Community Service Day project 2003 District Committee was held on Saturday, April 12th in 13 Lone Bear Commissioner every community of Lone Bear District. Chairman J.C. Smith ...... (H) 660-885-2744 Meeting - 6:30 P.M., Smith’s Most of the units did the traditional Commissioner Randy White ...... (H) 660-687-5694 Restaurant, Collins, MO food drive, while other units did park Membership Erika Collins ...... (H) 660-747-2847 20 Lone Bear District Committee clean up, and. Training Steve Higgins ...... (H) 660-429-6911 The total number of hours worked BS Roundtable Kathy Cooper ...... (H)660-647-5868 Meeting 6:30 P.M. Clinton was ____ and over a ___ pounds of Scout Center, Clinton, MO foods was collected. All communities CS Roundtable Cheryl Gard ...... (H) 660-429-4338 benefited from the work of our Scouts. Advancement Mark Koehn ...... (H) 816-550-6935 June Job well done! Camping John Gaston ...... (H) 816-297-2216 Program Fair and Day Special Needs Bob Straw ...... (H) 816-885-6336 3 Lone Bear District Program Camp Orientation Marketing Sherral Giles ...... (W) 660-647-3144 Fair and Day Camp Orientation June 3rd is the date of this year’s Pro- Activities Jerry Post ...... (H) 660-747-0600 7:00 P.M, Clinton Scout Cen- gram Fair and Day Camp Orientation Executive Nick Geinosky ...... (W) 800-776-1110 ter, Clinton, MO at the Clinton Scout Center during [email protected] BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA — HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL 10210 HOLMES ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64131 VOLUME 72

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TROOP 84 A record number of eleven new Eagle Scouts were honored stone benches and painted house numbers on curbs. They at a ceremony held on April 6th, 2003 at the Country Club assisted organizations such as the Don Bosco Center, Ronald Christian Church. Featured speaker at the Eagle Court of McDonald House, Lakeside Nature Center and Rotary Camp Honor was Jack Cashill, Executive Editor Ingram's Magazine as well as schools, neighborhoods and parks. and himself an Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scouts are members of Boy Scout Troop 84. They are Kasper Andersen, Kevin Flanagan, Eric Meyers, Brennan Metzler, Stuart McCausland, John Winget, Kevin Cutcliff, Nikolaus Schuetz, Edward Baker, Johnny Janes, Sean Owens. These eleven new Eagles bring the total number of young men earning Eagle Scout in Troop 84 to 448. The Troop is currently celebrating 80 years under the sponsorship of Country Club Christian Church. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Boy Scouting. Nationally less than 2 percent of scouts earn the Eagle rank. It is achieved only after years of service and leadership activities, including at least one big project to benefit the community. Each young man must earn at least 21 merit badges in areas ranging from astronomy to first aid to engineering. The eleven young men honored April 6 have performed a variety of service projects across the metro area. They have built footbridges across creeks and ravines, made raccoon nesting (Left to Right) Front: Edward Baker, Stuart McCausland, Kevin boxes, installed flagpoles, cleaned debris and brush, provided Flanagan. 2nd Row: Sean Owens, Johnny Janes. 3rd Row: John landscaping and brick walkways, constructed shelving, repaired Winget, Nikolaus Schuetz, Scoutmaster John Steeb, Kasper Ander- sen, Kevin Cutcliff. Back: Eric Meyers, Brennan Metzler

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