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From the Scout Executive

of their time and talents ensuring that the Scouting Robert Gates final comments at the Boy Scout National Scouting the Road Ahead 500 was more than just another camporee, or as I like Meeting were: to say, “Not your father’s camporee.” All Scouts who Last month while I was attending the BSA’s National participated in the Scouting 500 had the adventure “We must move forward by focusing on what unites us: Board Meeting in Nashville, Robert Gates was installed of a lifetime. Frankly, I doubt that most of the Scouts our belief that the Boy Scouts of America is the finest as the 35th President of the Boy Scouts of America. in attendance had the time to experience or even see organization in the world for building character while Gates has had a distinguished career serving as the all the activities that were in the infield. Making the teaching boys and young men to meet and overcome Director of the CIA and Scouting 500 a part of the council’s strategic challenges, to cheerfully serve others, and to live lives Secretary of Defense, not plan, and then committing to hold this major based on the principles of the Scout Oath and Law.” to mention also being an event every four years was a bold step for our Eagle Scout from Kansas. In the Heart of America Council we make a difference Executive Board. Like any good Scout, we During his comments in the lives of over 33,000 youth. learn by doing and we will take the lessons at the closing banquet learned from 2014 to make our 2018 event Gates remarked, “I can As always if you have any questions, ideas or concerns even bigger and better. say without hesitation that let me know. my memories of Scouting I also wanted to share one of my favorite Kenn Miller are every bit as vivid and photos from the event. It was sent to me by a Direct Line: (816) 569-4980 meaningful as what came Scoutmaster whose son had just crossed over E-Mail: [email protected] later in my life. I believe into Boy Scouts. every child deserves an After Sunday COUNCIL CALENDAR opportunity to experience morning church what Scouting offers.” services, the June July troop packed When I heard this I 1 Tribal Celebration 1 OA Award Nominations Due up and went thought about that last sentence, “an opportunity to ex- home. When the Scout Council Marketing perience what Scouting offers.” While I don’t believe our 11 1 Silver Beaver Nominations Due got home he sat down Committee Meeting staff and the more than 15,000 registered leaders in the on the couch and within Heart of America Council can control what Scouting University of Scouting Staff Independence Day — 5 minutes he was sound 11 4 looks like in other cities around the country, I am very Meeting Council Service Center Closed asleep. I imagine that confident that we can provide a life changing experi- someday he will be telling 15-20 NYLT #1 9 University of Scouting Staff Meeting ence for all Scouting youth in the Kansas City area. his children about the 16-21 NYLT #2 30 SWD Committee Meeting A recent example of the level of program and com- time he participated in Council PR mitment our council has to its members could be seen the Scouting 500 at the 18 Committee Meeting during the Scouting 500 at Kansas Speedway. I could Kansas Speedway! not be prouder of the staff and volunteers who gave 20 Scout City BBQ For the complete Council 2014 Camp Session Calendar, 24 Commissioner Meeting go to ScoutCamping.org ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING SWD Committee 25 Published February/March, April/May, June/July, August/ Meeting 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 Mark R. Jorgenson Scott Boswell Jeremy Croucher COUNCIL William Easley LEGAL COUNSEL COMMISSIONER Marc E. Elkins Richard L. Martin Hon. Keith W. Sickendick Lester D. Ham James W. Hayes Scout Executive Clifford W. Illig Kendrick J.E. Miller John C. Martin EDITOR Jeanette Prenger Matt I. Armstrong Gregg Riess Zachary H. Shafran GRAPHIC DESIGN Charlie M. Tetrick Tammy L. Bosley

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Council News Kansas Eagle Scout Honored With $25,000 NESA Scholarship My dearest Scout families, ReatReat Thank you ememberingememberingfor your love and generosity to our family through your letters and donations to Ryan Dahl is anything but your typical high school RRthe BSA in memory of our son, Reat Underwood and father, Dr. William L. Corporon. graduate. This college bound Eagle Scout graduated from Olathe North High School with a perfect GPA, We have been so very blessed to make Scouting part of our lives. achieved a perfect ACT score, and is a National Merit, The fond and now cherished memories of each and every campout U.S. Presidential, and Coca-Cola Scholar. are so important to me. I had the pleasure of camping with our If that weren’t enough, he is also a son Reat at Cub World and Webelos Camp at the Theodore Naish member of Mensa, plays the violin, Scout Reservation. Camping with Reat slowed me down. It helped and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. me stand still, breathe and watch with gratitude as he learned to be kind, paint, shoot a rocket, throw a Frisbee, tie a knot, start a fire, Just recently, Ryan added another shower with his shorts on, kill a spider, use a lolly, clean a lolly, pet accolade to his growing list of a snake, clean a table while singing a song and shoot a BB gun. This honors…a $25,000 National photo of Reat is from his first campout with Scouts at Bear Camp in Eagle Scout Association college Cub World. He had just completed his turn at the BB gun range. scholarship. He was selected to receive the 2014 United Health Although the tragic events on April 13, 2014 took his life and that Foundation Scholarship, an of my father, Dr. William L. Corporon (aka Popeye) and Mrs. Terri academic scholarship that is LaManno by gunshot, that does not change the fact that Popeye granted to an individual who plans to pursue a career and Reat enjoyed using guns for hunting. My father was dili- in the healthcare arena and is willing to reinvest his gent in his teaching and care of how to properly clean, load and knowledge and skills in an underserved community. discharge all firearms with Reat before they began their hunting journey together. Reat became a great shot with supervised practice and twice he took down bucks during deer “The United Health Foundation Scholarship really season with Popeye at his side. He was a good aim. spoke to me — I want to enter the healthcare field and become a doctor,” said Dahl. “When I heard I was re- Construction is underway on a new and improved BB gun ceiving this scholarship I almost dropped the phone… range at Camp Naish. More than 3,500 Cub Scouts are expect- I was so excited.” ed to learn, many for the first time, how to hold and shoot a firearm at Cub World this summer. The training offered Ryan’s Scouting through Scout camp could be the first and only training many career flourished as boys receive. It is imperative to offer quality education to our a member of Troop Scouts as well as the highest quality facilities. 201, Hillcrest Chris- tian Church, where We are honored to have the opportunity to assist with funding the new range at Camp he earned his Eagle Naish. The first $26,000 donated in memory of Reat and Dr. Corporon will be used to Scout in 2011 as well cover the cost of the renovated range and new building. The “Reat Griffin Underwood as 42 merit badges Memorial BB Gun Range” will be a tribute to our family members as well as an outstand- and Gold, Silver, and ing facility to train Scouts on the proper use of firearms. Bronze Palms. Ryan As more funds are donated to the BSA in their memory we are also organizing our efforts credits Scouting for to improve the shooting sports facilities at the H. Roe Bartle Reservation in Osceola, MO. helping him become a It will be a pleasure to share with you our memories of Reat at Boy Scout Camp for 3 leader. “Scouting has summers in a row! taught me a lot about leadership. Every step of the way, every leadership Camping, archery, shooting, climbing, friends, swimming and more were all available to position from den chief to patrol leader has taught me Reat as a young Scout. Camp Naish helps make amazing young men and gives parents something new along the way.” much joy! We appreciate any donation you may make to this effort.

So what’s next for Ryan? His next journey will begin Sincerely, this fall at Vanderbilt University where he will pursue Mindy Corporon www.hoac-bsa.org/remembering-reat Pre-Med studies.

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Council News Scout Day at the K Breaks Attendance School Night Record...Again for Scouting 2014 On April 6, the 5th annual Scout Day at the K set a new attendance record by welcoming more than 12,800 Scouts and Scout families to opening The annual School Night for Scouting campaign will welcome more weekend at Kauffman Stadium. More than just a than 5,000 new youth to Scouting this fall. A “School Night” or “Join baseball game, Scout Day at the K included VIP Scouting Night” will be held at every elementary school in the Heart access to the Outfield Experience and featured a of America Council and will introduce thousands of new families to Sluggerrr joins the Scouting program. So, how can you ensure a successful recruit- number of on-field experiences including a pre- the Scout parade game Scout parade with more than 1,000 participants. ment for your pack? Here’s a few helpful hints…

Adult Eagle Scouts were also recognized for their exemplary ▶ Plan your Ideal Year of Scouting: service to Scouting and the community. The 2014 Ewing M. 1. Create an annual program plan Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scout Awards were presented 2. Tie the plan to a budget to Dr. John Fasbinder, David Frantze, David Yeamans, and Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie. 3. Communicate the plan to your Scouting families ▶ Use a Marketing Plan: Have a plan to get the word out about Visit our Facebook page for more 2014 Scout Day at the K photos. your school night. Choose from our proven “Top 40” marketing techniques to ensure a successful fall. ▶ Give Families Multiple Opportunities to Join: Conduct a recruitment event in August (School Night) as well as September and October.

Recently ▶ Select Adult Leaders: School Night should be about back recruiting youth, not selecting leaders. Identify your leaders before from an the School Night or prior to your Parent Orientation Meeting. expedition to Antarctica, Eagle Scout Alex Houston NEW throws out the The 2014 Ewing M. Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scout Class is first pitch RECRUITMENT honored on the field before the game RESOURCES Available this July

We will be rolling out a number of new resources this summer to 2014-2015 Ideal Year of Scouting help you better market your School Night. Be on the lookout for new Planning Guide flyers, posters, and social media resources at www.hoac-bsa.org/pack- recruitment-resources. Start your Ideal Year of Scouting with our new planning guides. SCHOOL NIGHT T-SHIRTS ARE BACK These full-color guides will be Back by popular demand, youth who join at provided at no cost to all Cub Scout School Night will receive the 2014 limited Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Unit edition School Night for Scouting t-shirt. Commissioners. (*limit 2 per unit). T-shirts will be given free of charge to youth Guides now available at roundtable who turn in a completed application, with fees, or online at www.hoac-bsa.org/ at School Night. ideal-year-of-scouting.

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Council News

2014 SCOUTStrong Challenge Saturday, September 13 — Sporting Park & Kansas Speedway

ore than 1,000 area runners will be part of the 2nd annual SCOUTStrong MChallenge on September 13. Are you up to the challenge? This Half Marathon and 5K is open to any runner and will take you through some of the greatest venues Kansas City has to offer all while supporting Scouting. The course starts at Sporting Park and will finish on the track of the Kansas Speedway.

2014 RACE FEATURES: ▶ Post-race party with food, bever- ▶ Half Marathon Prize Purse ages, and music ▶ Chip time, instant results ▶ Awards for top finishers in all ▶ Unique custom medal age groups ▶ Certified course Registration is now open. Visit ▶ Custom Technical shirts for www.scoutstrongchallenge.org all runners for more information. Early Registration Due July 1 S porting Kansas City Scout Night Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America Adventures Saturday, August 23 — Sporting Park inscouting Tickets to this year’s Sporting Kansas City Scout Night are going fast! This is your chance to cheer on 2013 MLS Cup Champion Sporting Kansas City as they take on D.C. United at Scout Night on Saturday, August 23. SHARE YOUR Less than 1,500 Scout Night tickets are still available and this game will SELL OUT! Tickets are only $20 STORY (a $38 value). Order your tickets today at www.hoac- bsa.org/sporting-kc. Have a story you would like to see in And don't forget your scarf! Pre-order the next edition of your official 2014 Scout Night Scarf for an Adventures in Scout- additional $20 while sup- ing? Send articles plies last. Scarves are only and photos to Matt available online at www. Armstrong at matt. hoac-bsa.org/sporting-kc. armstrong@scouting. org. You could be featured in our next issue!

*TheAdventures in Scout- ing staff reserves the right to edit all submissions.

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Scouting 500

SCOUTING Scouts gather on Saturday morning for 500 WELCOMES 12,000 the official opening TO KANSAS SPEEDWAY ceremony From May 16-18, the inaugural Scouting included everything from S.T.E.M. to special appearances by Kansas 500 welcomed more than 12,000 Scouts, SCUBA diving. Governor Sam Brownback, Christa leaders, families, staff and vendors to Dubill from 41 Action News, Miss Kansas Speedway. The racing-themed Capping off the fun-filled weekend was a Kansas, Theresa Vail, and Gill Clay, the weekend camping festival featured private 45-lap mock NASCAR race by the granddaughter of Scouting's founder, more than 100 different activities that Richard Petty Driving Experience, a live Lord Robert Baden Powell. concert by the ZEROS, a pre-race flyover and skydivers, and a spectacular fireworks Thank you to everyone who attended and finale. The Scouting 500 also included to the Scouting 500 event staff for making this an unforgettable experience for thousands of Scouts.

STEM provides an out of Falcon Skydiving Team helps kick- this world off the Saturday night festivities experience Full speed ahead on the go kart track

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Scouting 500

Miss Kansas, Theresa Vail, assists a Cub Scout Smiles all around on at the BB gun range the zip line

Some Scouts found their way Making it to the top of the Ready to Race! Event Chairman, Scott Boswell, through the Meltdown climbing tower...No problem Emcee, Christa Dubill, and Scout Executive, Kenn Miller

Thanks to our Sponsors

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Scouting 500

BSA NASCAR driver, Scott Lagasse Jr., greets Scouts during the pre-race flag parade

Malaysian Scout leader Ms. Scouts learn disability Ping Ying Choo and Gill Clay, awareness during Let the jousting begin granddaughter of Baden Powell wheelchair basketball Fencing anyone?

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Scouting 500

A future firefighter?

Climbing with casts... Flipping for the No problem! Fling Thing

Check out more Scouting 500 photos and video on our social media channels

Back from Antarctica, Alex Houston The Beechnutz put on an speaks to fellow Eagle Scouts at the The writing is on the wall. impressive show in the sky Royal Gathering of Eagles This graffiti is encouraged

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Finance News C ouncil Welcomes New Director of Development Please welcome Jeromy Rutledge as the Heart of America Council’s new Director of Development. In his new role, Jeromy will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the fundraising operations of the council.

With a background in commercial sales, Jeromy excels in fundraising. Most recently he served as the Director of Corporate and Community Giving for the Boys and Girls Club of Kansas City. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Studies.

Jeromy was drawn to working for the council because of his volunteer roles in Troop 10 for 8 years. He has two Eagle Scout sons and is Wood Badge trained. The council is excited to welcome Jeromy to the Heart of America Council family.

he 2014 Heart of America Council Boy Scout Golf Classic will be held TAugust 12, 2014 at the prestigious Loch Lloyd Country Club. Come out and enjoy a great day of golf at a great facility all while supporting Scouting in the In Memory of: Heart of America Council. Team registration and sponsorships range from $2,500 – $15,000. Contact Bob Hamlin at (816) 569-4921 for more information. Joseph P Cook Joel Swetnam Robert A Wood Sr Eula Lee Fuller John Dunn William Bahnmaier Mandy Herleth Berry Plastics David & Victoria Hernandez Reat Underwood & Larry & Serean Borcherding Richard & Joan Jordan Dr. William Corporon David Bryant New Incentives Thomas & Rebecca Mohan Mrs. Shirley Albright and Family Scott & Linda Burgess Peggy Mohan Bennett Family Partners LLC Robert & Leta Churchill for 2014 John & Barbara Ryan Boy Scout Troop 84 DS Containers Alice Capson Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Ron Johnson Tom Carment Company Popcorn Sale Heart of America Council Staff Kevin Conard John Ferring Chris Costello Kim Garfield The 2014 popcorn sale is right Herold M. Meyers Jay & Lori Dodds Heart of America Council Staff Chris Hodgdon around the corner and this Ron Ewing Tony Jackowski year we have a number of John W Olander Gary & Lois Foxen George Johnston new incentives you’ll want to John C Byram Jr The Gum Family Daniel Koontz Heartland Alliance of America share with your Scouts. Erich Hahn Keith A Neuman Charles Shrewsbury Heart of America Council Staff James Nicholson Randee & Mike Kelley Units will now be offered the option of Julie Tyler Olds Products Co Philip & Mary Kunkel James Otis choosing either the prize program or an additional 3% cash commission. The William Radford Jane Lukach Michael Reddy prize program will be run by the Kansas City Scout Shop and will include a number Andy & Martha Dubill Lou Morgan Jon & Sally Riley Cindy Pierce Peggy Redenbaugh of exciting new items. The “Fill-it-Up” program is back and Scouts who fill-up an Carl Rusert order sheet will receive tickets to the 2015 Scout Day at the K and our annual UMKC Brad & Sandra Sullivan John Rohrer Marilyn Heinrich The Staff at The Retirement basketball game and pizza party. We’re Lisa & Lowell Teague Planning Group United Imaging Consultants LLC also rolling out a new incentive to all Gerald E “Jerry” Roberts Jr 2014 Popcorn Sale Schedule: Wesley & Julie Andrews Judith Tharp Scouts who fill-up an order sheet by Sally & Joe Bell Joe & Corey Ziegler Trainings — Held in August October 3. Scouts who turn in a copy of F Dale & Phyllis Embree J Lyle Wells Jr In Honor of: Show N Sell Orders Due — August 27 their order sheet to the Council Service Michael & Cathy Hartford Charles & Donna Bowers Jim Hayes Show N Sell Pick-up — September 12-13 Center by October 3 will receive two Brad & Diane Mayfield Elizabeth & William Comfort Stanley Sword passes to the Sky Zone Activity Center. Donald & Norma Pryor Return Paperwork Due — October 20 Sandra Roberts Connor Nicholls Show N Sell Return Day — October 25 Joyce Wilhite Stephanie Masson The sale runs September 12 – October 27 Final Orders Due — October 27 and now is the time to commit your unit To remember a loved one or honor a friend, mail your check to Memorials & Tributes, Heart of Final Order Pick-up — November 7 & 8 to sell. Contact your district executive or America Council, Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 414177, Kansas City, MO 64141-4177. For more Final Payment Due — December 8 visit www.hoac-bsa.org/popcorn to sign- information, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965. up today.

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Cub Scout Camping

For more information about Cub Scout camping, visit www.SCOUTCAMPING.org

DAY CAMP — “Cubs in Space” BEAR RESIDENT CAMP

13 Different Locations — 1 Great Program Theodore Naish Scout Reservation — There’s still time to sign-up for a “Cubs in Space” Day Camp, Cub World but act fast! The cost to attend is now only Bear Camp is a 2-day outdoor adventure open to all Bears, or Cub $70 and new Cub Scouts can regis- Scouts entering the 3rd grade. Your Scout will get to explore the Lost Mines, ter for $60 anytime. shoot BB guns, set sail for adventure at the Pirate Day Camp is open to all Cub Scouts, Ship Water Park, defend a castle, build their own including kindergarten graduates, and toolbox, and much more. is held within your district. Day Camp is fun with a purpose and Scouts will experience activities CURRENT COST: $75 ranging from archery to arts & crafts. Contact the Council Camping Department at 2014 Day Camp Patch (816) 942-9333 to make a reservation 2014 Bear Camp Sessions Session 1: June 1-2 CLOSED Session 9: July 6-7 OPEN Session 2: June 6-7 CLOSED Session 10: July 11-12 OPEN Session 3: June 8-9 CLOSED Session 11: July 13-14 OPEN Session 4: June 13-14 CLOSED Session 12: July 18-19 OPEN Session 5: June 15-16 OPEN Session 13: July 20-21 OPEN Session 6: June 22-23 CLOSED Session 14: July 25-26 OPEN Session 7: June 27-28 CLOSED Session 15: July 27-28 OPEN Session 8: June 29-30 CLOSED Session 16: August 1-2 OPEN

WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP

Theodore Naish Scout Reservation Webelos Camp is a 3-day outdoor adventure open to all Adventure Gear Starts Here! Webelos Scouts entering the 4th or 5th grade. Separate pro- Get ready for summer camp at your local Scout Shop. grams are available for Webelos 1 and 2 Scouts with daily programming that includes swimming, shooting sports, climbing, and much more. CURRENT COST: $150 Contact the Council Camping Department at (816) 942-9333 to make a reservation

2014 Webelos Camp Sessions Session 1: June 22-24 CLOSED Session 7: July 17-19 CLOSED Session 2: June 26-28 CLOSED Session 8: July 20-22 OPEN Session 3: June 29 - July 1 CLOSED Session 9: July 24-26 OPEN ASK YOUR SCOUT SHOP ASSOCIATE FOR DETAILS. KANSAS CITY SCOUT SHOP HOURS: Session 4: July 6-8 OPEN Session 10: July 27-29 OPEN 10210 Holmes Rd Mon., Wed., Fri.: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kansas City, MO 64131 Tues. & Thurs.: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Session 5: July 10-12 CLOSED Session 11: July 31 – August 2 OPEN a m p m P: 816-942-7757 Saturday: 10 . .-3 . . ® F: 816-942-8337 Sunday: Closed Session 6: July 13-15 OPEN

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Bartle News

Camp Staff Scholarship Program 2014 Provisional Units The Heart of America Council has always taken great pride in the training and development of our summer Each summer, many young men are not able to Camp Staff members. Without this core group of more than 350 outstanding young people, the council would attend camp with their home unit for many dif- not be able to provide a quality camping program for thousands of Scouts and adults each summer. ferent reasons. If you know a Scout that wants to attend camp, the Council Since 1998, the Camp Staff College Camping Department can Scholarship Program has helped the assist by connecting Scouts council attract and retain quality with troops that have open college-age staff members. Just last spots. For more informa- year, the program awarded more than tion call (816) 942-9333. $126,000 in college scholarships.

The Heart of America Council funds the program through annual dona- tions and interest earned on endow- Bartle Text Alerts ments provided for this purpose. The emergency text alert messaging system Currently, more than $800,000 in will be operational again this summer at the restricted endowments fund about 20% of the grants each year. H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Visit www.hoac-bsa.org to learn how you can donate to the Camp Staff College Scholarship Program. Subscribers of this FREE service will receive severe weather or camp emergency updates to their Reservation Hosts Storm Shelter Pavilions mobile phone. Go to http://mobile-text-alerts. STEM Weekend Complete com/BoyScouts to register. The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation welcomed Construction is now complete on all storm shelter more than 150 Webelos to the 3rd annual STEM pavilions at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Weekend on April 26. Webelos STEM Weekend The 27 storm shelter pavilions, plus an additional Save the Date features a specialized program that focuses on 5 campsite pavilions, are a great addition to camp. Next Reservation Work Day science, technology, engineering and math. In The total cost of this project was more than $450,000 August 6 addition to STEM programming, participants which was funded through private donations. The enjoyed traditional camp favorites like archery pavilions are a tremendous resource for units to and were also introduced to the Tribe of Mic-O- conduct troop programming within their campsite. Say. The next Webelos STEM weekend is sched- uled for September 6. NEW IN 2014 Bartle Reservation Paintball Outpost Compete this summer in the ultimate test of marksmanship

2014 BARTLE Camper Shirt

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Naish News

order of the arrow Naish Work Days Naish needs your help! This fall, 2014 Order of the Arrow we will hold scheduled workdays on the following dates: Inductions August 2 — Camp Teardown During the first two weeks of June, dozens of Ordeal August 16 — OA Fall Induction #1 candidates will become Arrowmen in the Order of the Arrow. There are two more opportunities for your Sign-up to help out on workdays candidates to complete their Ordeal or seal their membership at http://naish2014workdays. in OA by becoming Brotherhood members. kintera.org/. August 15-17 — On September 27, you can join skilled trades workers to help complete Fall Induction #1 @ Naish some very important projects at Naish. Sign up for our 2014 Skilled Trades AWARD NOMINATIONS September 5-7 — Workday at http://2014naishskilledtradesday.kintera.org. Due July 1 Fall Induction #2 @ Bartle Vigil Honor & Founder’s Award Sign-up online or download www.hoac-bsa.org/resources-oa the 2014 Induction Packet at www.hoac-bsa.org/oa-activities. NOAC 2015 August 3-8 — Michigan State University Join the Tamegonit Lodge contingent to NOAC in 2015 for only $650. We’re taking deposits now at www. hoac-bsa.org/noac.

WHIPPOORWILL Council Ring Complete NEW IN 2014 At Spring Inductions this year, hundreds of Arrowmen and Ordeal candi- dates were the first to experience ceremonies in the newly renovated Whip- poorwill Council Ring. Whippoorwill looks better than ever and will be Camp Naish an awesome site for Arrowmen to experience the ceremonies of the OA for years to come. ATV Course Available this summer So far, Tamegonit Lodge has raised more than $63,000 towards our goal of $100,000 to fund the project. There are several recog- for Scouts 14 and older nition items for donors who give at least $100 to the campaign including a commemorative patch set. For more information contact Cortland Bolles at cortland. [email protected] or (816) 569-4955.

At the Lodge’s 75th Anniversary Celebration in Sep- tember, we will hold a dedication ceremony to thank all 2014 Naish the donors and laborers who helped renovate Whip- poorwill. Be on the lookout for more information at Camper Shirt www.hoac-bsa.org/tamegonit-lodge-75th-anniversary.

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Camping & Programs

INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING Kansas City Celebrates Fountain Day MEET OUR at Eagle Scout Fountain 2014 INTERNATIONAL CAMP STAFF On April 8, area Scouts helped celebrate a Kansas City tradition. Fountain Day is held each year on the second Tuesday in April and marks the day when Kansas City, Missouri's 48 public fountains spring back to life. This year’s event was held at the Eagle Scout Memorial Fountain at 39th and Bjarni Erlendsson Rhys Lanham Bayarbat Amarsanaa Saad Waqas Gillham. Special thanks to Troop Iceland England Mongolia Pakistan 522 for serving as the color guard Naish Bartle Bartle Bartle at the event. Learn more about the Eagle Scout Memorial Fountain at www. Venturing 2015 World kcparks.org/fountain/eagle-scout- Jamboree — memorial-fountain-2/. Japan 2014-15 VOA Officers July 28 – August 8 President — Rayna W. Wood Badge “Sunday Friendly” Join more than 30,000 VP of Administration — Lauren M. September 18-20 & October 9-11 Scouts and leaders from VP of Communication — Rachel J. 161 countries at the 23rd Wood Badge is training for adult leaders from all Scout- VP of Program — Kim L. World Scout Jamboree ing programs. Participants take part in an active learning in Japan. This once-in- process and will enjoy a world-class learning experience VOA Float Trip a-lifetime opportunity that will strengthen their long-term commitment to Scout- is open to any Scout or ing and provide them with valuable leadership skills. From July 11-13, Venturers and Explorers are Venturer. invited to float a quiet part of the Big Niangua. The cost We will be holding a “Sunday friendly” course on September 18-20 & October 9-11 We will camp to attend at Morrell Farms in Gallatin, MO. Space is limited. Register today at www.hoac-bsa. all weekend is $5,750. org/wood-badge. long at Living Registra- Waters Canoe tion and Ministry. payment Cost is $40 must be Program Updates — 2014 & Beyond and includes completed camping, canoe online Program Changes on Horizon rental, Saturday lunch and cracker-barrel, and through for Venturing & Cub Scouting an event t-shirt! Register online at www.hoac- the As you may have heard, there are a number of changes coming to Venturing in bsa.org/council-wide-venturing-events. National Council 2014 and Cub Scouting in 2015 that will energize and make these programs more and the participant must dynamic and relevant to today’s youth and families. be approved by their lo- The BSA’s Program Update website will be updated often with the most current cal council. news and information. Save the Date For more information HAUNTED TRAILS 2014 visit www.scouting.org/ Go to www.scouting.org/scoutsource/programupdates.aspx for more information. Saturday, November 1 worldjamboree.

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Scouting History

Scouting History

Emma White — Benefactor of Kansas City Scouting John B. White was a noted Kansas City business when it moved to its new location on Admiral Years later the Boys’ Hotel and Camp BoHoCa leader who was the President of Missouri Land Boulevard in 1911. Years later she had purchased fell on hard times during the depression. Camp and Lumber Company. He was a nationally known the land for Camp BoHoCa and also built a school BoHoCa was eventually figure in the area of building on the camp grounds for the youth that leased to the BSA’s Kansas conservation as well attended camp. She took a personal interest in the City Council for one dol- as a famous historian. boys who lived at the hotel who were earning their lar a year in 1935. Scout Following his death, own living. She was very impressed that they were Executive H. Roe Bartle his wife Emma car- making a better life for themselves through their renamed the property ried out his philan- own efforts — it was a cause that touched Camp White in honor of thropic plans. her heart. its benefactor just before her death in 1936. In fact, No charity was more The Boys’ Hotel had a number of important there is only one camp important to Emma benefactors who made generous donations, but patch that was issued for than Camp BoHoCa never visited camp or questioned how their funds campers at Camp White — the camp used by were spent. Mrs. White was not among this group. during its short history. orphan residents of She was a friend to all of the boys and spent time the Boys’ Hotel. She with them at camp which earned her the nickname If you have Scouting history questions or sug- had been a benefac- “Mother White”. gestions for future articles, email Andy Dubill at tor of the Boys’ Hotel [email protected].

Friday, June 20 — Barney Allis Plaza — Kansas City, MO 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tickets Available Online www.hoac-bsa.org/Scout-City-BBQ

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Heart of America Council Eagle Scouts — February - March 2014

Big Muddy Troop 1271 Gregory Busch Mark Folsom, SM Troop 1088 Bradley Johnson Justin Fay, SM Troop 1243 Patrick Dameron Mark Ives, SM Troop 1271 Robert Steinbach Mark Folsom, SM Troop 1111 Christopher Rich Peter Petznick, SM Troop 1258 Evan Lyons Anita Brenberger, SM Troop 1301 Kevin Kirtley Eric Eads, SM Troop 1124 Gregory Pitts Daniel Parker, SM Troop 1324 Nathan Hosman Roland Francis, SM Troop 1309 Kyle Kennedy Timothy Denney, SM Troop 1220 Michael Edgar Andrew Wilcox, SM Troop 1324 Allen Hall Roland Francis, SM Troop 1309 Marcos Barbosa Timothy Denney, SM Troop 1245 Jacob Harryman Mark Boles, SM Blue Elk Troop 1309 Jack Taylor Jr. Timothy Denney, SM Troop 1251 Joseph Hays Robert Johnson, SM Troop 1138 Alexander Spehar Dennis Henks, SM Troop 1309 Jaxon Harvey Timothy Denney, SM Troop 1262 Mitchell Moyer Jon Ledford, SM Troop 1161 Andrew Foster Bruce Lathrop, SM Troop 1309 Kolton Kopp Timothy Denney, SM Troop 1262 Wesley Madsen Jon Ledford, SM Troop 1221 Andrew Naught James Waldman, SM Troop 1357 Evan Todd Roger Hill, SM Troop 1264 Mitchell Fields Mark Dunning, SM Troop 1266 Christopher Macrander Kurtis Blocher, SM Troop 1360 Jacob Orr Timothy Brammeier, SM Troop 1264 Skylar Smith Mark Dunning, SM Troop 1310 Ryan Niederschulte David Wildschuetz, SM Troop 1374 David Beyer Paul Crooks, SM Troop 1285 Matthias Arduser Bernard Swanner, SM Troop 1310 Wyatt Pacholke David Wildschuetz, SM Troop 1374 Lucas Simpson Paul Crooks, SM Troop 1300 Steven Vaughan Matthew Heinrich, SM Troop 1346 Tyler Carter Michael Maloney, SM Troop 1408 Jacob Cates Jeffrey Walters, SM Troop 1300 Micah Cox Matthew Heinrich, SM Troop 1346 Benjamin Kettlewell Michael Maloney, SM Troop 1412 Andrew Crouse Timothy Helton, SM Troop 1323 David Treece David Parker, SM Troop 1347 Jeremiah Snow Jeffrey Fox, SM Troop 1444 Alexander Moyer Allen Lee, SM Troop 1323 Ryan Sanders David Parker, SM Troop 1362 Carlin Danaher Anthony Schamel, SM Troop 1444 Cade Kellam Allen Lee, SM Troop 1469 Noah Stubbs Lexie Wallace, SM Troop 1362 Matthew Barris Anthony Schamel, SM Troop 1900 Skylor Hidy Phillip Anderson, SM Troop 1510 Caleb Holle Paul Fyffe, SM Troop 1381 Caleb Colyer Curtis Sperry, SM Northern Tier Troop 1621 Tracy Vest Patrick Snider, SM Troop 1381 Jarod Rush Curtis Sperry, SM Troop 299 Zachary Jones Jason Wilson, SM Troop 1717 Isaiah Simmons Timothy Collins, SM Troop 1492 Zachary Webber Roy Pittman Jr, SM Troop 358 Benjamin Calvin Nathan Roney, SM Trailhead Troop 1492 Joseph Kraft Roy Pittman Jr, SM Pelathe Troop 10 Matthew Antonic Robert Day, SM Troop 1603 Quinton Heard Jason Waltonen, SM Troop 53 Brett Carey II Mitchell Yulich, SM Troop 10 Austin Brown Robert Day, SM Troop 1605 Robinson Harmon Thomas Frasher, SM Troop 53 Matthew Mitchell Mitchell Yulich, SM Troop 10 Miles Green Robert Day, SM Troop 1605 Jared Brant II Thomas Frasher, SM Troop 59 George Deppenbusch Eric Caldwell, SM Troop 92 Tristan Meier James Rinehart, SM Troop 1692 Talan Lang Charles Ruedi, SM Troop 64 Simon Elwell Glenn Jackson, SM Troop 251 Michael Skelton Sean Wilde, SM Troop 1813 Dominic Greathouse John Jacques, SM Pioneer Trails Troop 282 Quinten Beckingham Kerby Ball, SM Troop 284 Jacob Benson Andrew Inzerillo, SM Troop 1865 Donovan Chambers James Velghe, SM Troop 1118 Matthew Thorman Joseph Palausky, SM Troop 284 Benny Inzerillo Andrew Inzerillo, SM Troop 1946 Tauivi Olamaleva Gary Arnett, SM Red-Tailed Hawk Troop 284 James Lambrechts Andrew Inzerillo, SM Kaw Troop 85 Gabriel Greene Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Troop 284 Peter Strobel Andrew Inzerillo, SM Troop 3 Jason Rydalch David Harmon, SM Troop 182 Cameron Genter Kevin Ost, SM Troop 381 Robert Duff Michael Duff, SM Troop 44 Tyler Mitchell Michael King, SM Troop 201 Jared Baugh Greg Baugh, SM Troop 381 Steven Schmidt Jr. Michael Duff, SM Troop 165 Maxwell Hubbert Nils Erickson, SM Troop 218 John Oxley Mark Garcia, SM Trails West Troop 167 Kodi Shouse Steven Henry, SM Troop 218 Abhishek Arnipalli Mark Garcia, SM Troop 88 Osten O'Dell James Martin, SM Troop 167 Noah Barrette Steven Henry, SM Troop 222 Frank Craven Bradley Fountain, SM Troop 88 Tyler Sonneveldt-Gragg James Martin, SM Troop 244 Cody Birdwell David Block, SM Troop 240 Scott DuBrow Phillip Ratterman, SM Troop 108 Matthew Miller Louis Schuler, SM Troop 304 Evan Doyle David Moon, SM Troop 240 Alex Bentzinger Phillip Ratterman, SM Troop 181 Joseph Roszel John Whiteside, SM Troop 357 Dylan Olson Raymond Stockman, SM Troop 315 Conrad Giebler Kevin Coriden, SM Troop 186 Brett Christianson Thomas Hart, SM Troop 366 August Zoch Gerard Overbey, SM Troop 315 Henry Zimmermann Kevin Coriden, SM Troop 186 Ryan Loiacono Thomas Hart, SM Lone Bear Troop 315 Griffin Klimek Kevin Coriden, SM Troop 401 Michael McCosh Michael Meigs, SM Troop 1513 Justin Dean Charles Barry, SM Troop 324 Daniel Aks Kent Bredehoeft, SM Troop 401 David Pullen Michael Meigs, SM North Star Troop 412 Blake Boucher William Wood, SM Troop 401 Kellan Horner Michael Meigs, SM Troop 1008 James Ashcroft Michael Packard, SM Troop 459 Matthew Ward Craig Howes, SM Troop 428 Zachary Ruschill Todd Steinmetz, SM Troop 1134 Logan Kesler Seth Laudie, SM Thunderbird Troop 428 Blake Steinmetz Todd Steinmetz, SM Troop 1137 Cole Ritchie Lars Floden, SM Troop 1032 Samuel Winton Dan Barnes, SM Troop 439 Jared Morris Jacob Wolf, SM Troop 1261 Nathaniel Brancato III Thomas Adams, SM Troop 1032 John Baker Dan Barnes, SM Troop 494 Nicholas Jones Kyle Weber, SM Troop 1261 Thomas Givens Thomas Adams, SM Troop 1077 Nathaniel Ryan Victor Watson, SM Troop 1261 John Adams Thomas Adams, SM Troop 1077 Colton Neill Victor Watson, SM

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District Information Big Muddy planting of shrubs, repairing a split rail fence, hauling plan. The district hosted a School Night Kickoff at the Big Muddy away brush, and picking up trash around the historic May Roundtable, but not everyone was in attendance. Officers landmark. Thank you to everyone who helped give Please take the time to contact Joe Beck at (816) 516- back to our community. 6730 for information. These changes, although minor, District Chair Mike Persell (816) 470-2821 will be able to help maximize our efforts for the fall District Commissioner Jeff Brenton (816) 470-6058 Investment in Character roundup campaign. Activities Chair Darrell Underwood (816) 776-5230 Thank you to all of the generous supporters of the Roundtable Advancement Chair Chuck Scott (816) 377-5600 annual Investment in Character Campaign. Your sup- port will help ensure that the district remains fiscally The Big Muddy District Roundtable meetings are Boy Scout Roundtable Phil Dierking (816) 405-7540 responsible and will make it possible for us to continue held the first Tuesday of every month at the Lexing- Camping Chair Ed Gooseman (816) 682-2008 to support the large number of requests for camper- ton United Methodist Church. Please make sure your Cub Scout Roundtable Susan Dallstream (816) 470-5919 ships and financial assistance. unit has someone there to pick up materials and relay Eagle Board of Review Chuck Scott (816) 377-5600 information. Having that person make a report at the Finance Chair Bosh Bruening (816) 668-8380 Day Camp unit committee meeting is a great way for your unit to stay on top of upcoming events. Membership Chair Randy Florence (660) 232-4479 Day Camp is here and it certainly promises to be a OA Advisor Larry Long/ (816) 304-0011 good time. If you get a few free minutes, then come Want to be featured in Adventures Scott Medlock (816) 200-2220 out and stop by to enjoy the day with us. Just be sure to ? Public Relations Chair Mac Rogers (816) 520-4152 check in when you come out. in Scouting Risk Management Chair Thomas Hodson (816) 934-2731 If you have a great program, or outstanding youth School Night for Scouting Training Chair Tammy Cockrum (660) 281-9899 in your program, send your story to your executive and get them featured in future articles in Adventures Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Bret Cooper (816) 726-4263 School Night for Scouting is one of the most impor- in Scouting. Venturing Chair Darrell Neuner (660) 259-2837 tant times of the year in the Scouting calendar. Much like last year, we continue to tweak the School Night District Executive Joseph Beck (816) 569-4918 [email protected]

2014 Investment in Character 2014 Advancement 56.3% 46.6% Cub Scout 4.9% Boy Scout

June 2-5 Big Muddy Day Camp Walnut Hills in Carrollton, Missouri TAPS AT 3 Roundtable Not being held due to summer camps THE 3 District Commissioner Meeting Not being held due to summer camps 5 District Committee Meeting TOWER Not being held due to summer camps July No District Meetings AT SUNSET a FREE public event 6 | 22 | 14 Lexington Battlefield Invaded Heart of America Council, Extended Museum hours from 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Boy Scouts of America Say you’re with Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America by Scouts evening and receive $7 special admission for friends and family!

The date was April 6, the weather was great, and more DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY | theworldwar.org than 25 Scouts showed up to give back to the com- munity of Lexington. The service project included the

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District Information Blue Elk It’s Pinewood Derby Time! nature, make crafts, and play games, and new this year; a mobile climbing tower! Registration is only $70 per Blue Elk By Peter Muelleman, Blue Elk Public Relations Chair Officers Scout to attend camp if registered before the start of Cub Scout Pack 865 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church camp. The cost to register on-site is $75. All new Cub District Chair Bill Essmann (816) 228-4465 in Independence held their annual Pinewood Derby Scouts, regardless of age, are $60 to attend camp. Visit District Commissioner Ken Horrell (816) 229-7370 earlier this year as Cub Scouts of all ages raced 36 cars the Blue Elk Day Camp page for the most up-to-date information or contact: Activities Chair Kerry DeHaan (816) 210-4043 in one of the most popular Scouting events. Advancement Chair Jim Burgess (816) 228-6911 Raymond Miller — Camp Director Cub Master Ryan Johnson was pleased with the turn- (816) 229-4897 [email protected] Boy Scout Roundtable Stephen Diebold (816) 810-5030 out and noted that most of the work done on the cars Sunsia O’Brien — Program Director Camping Chair LeRoy Short (816) 560-2943 was done by the boys themselves. He attributed this (816) 726-7352 [email protected] Cub Scout Roundtable Kenn Naylor [email protected] to their Derby Workshop that helped the boys cre- Eagle Board of Review Leonard Jones (816) 228-4960 ate their designs, and a seminar to teach the boys the 2014 Blue Elk Fall Camporee principles of making a fast car. Finance Chair Jeff Grubb (816) 795-8628 Mark your calendars for October 4 and 5. Come to Membership Chair R. Scott Smith (816) 461-3377 The purpose of the Pinewood Derby is to have fun, but Camporee and have the opportunity to work on some OA Advisor Jerald Thomas (816) 795-6785 also to feel a sense of accomplishment, experience the cool new merit badges introduced this year! Scouts Public Relations Chair Peter Muelleman (816) 478-1830 excitement of competition, learn good sportsmanship, will have the opportunity to earn Cycling, Mining in and develop a team relationship with their parent or Society, Computer Aided Design, Digital Technology, Risk Management Chair Lowell Brenton (816) 373-7678 adult helper. The first Pinewood Derby was held in 1953 Search and Rescue, Geocaching, and back by popular Training Chair Joe Wilkinson (816) 726-3446 and now over a million boys annually race in the event. demand…Welding. There will be other Eagle required Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Josh Enke (816) 726-0707 merit badges that will be available as well includ- Venturing Chair Dan Sanderson (816) 277-6967 ing the “new” Cooking Merit Badge. Don’t miss this District Director Grant Dealy (816) 569-4956 hands-on opportunity to put some of the knowledge [email protected] you’ve acquired in Scouting to use. Camporee will District Executive Ross Schaffer (816) 569-4926 be held October 4-5 at the American Legion Farm in [email protected] Blue Springs. Make sure to visit the Blue Elk District website or contact Greg Dowell at (816) 935-4399 or [email protected]. 2014 Investment 72.3% in Character School Night for Scouting 2014 Advancement 27.3% With the start of school comes the beginning of a new Cub Scout 4.2% Scouting year. In August, September, and October Boy Scout Cub Master Ryan Johnson presents the first place trophy in the Tiger division nearly 5,000 new boys will join Cub Scouts in the Heart of America Council…over 550 in the Blue Elk June District alone. It’s important that we welcome all of these new boys into packs that are ready to introduce 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm them to Scouting with a well planned program full of Sunny Vale Middle School, fun and exciting activities. Take the opportunity dur- 3930 S. RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO ing the summer months to get your pack’s fall calendar Eagle Scout Project Reviews, Eagle Board of set and leadership in place. Reviews, OA Chapter Meeting 5 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Make sure to contact the school that your pack is Sunny Vale Middle School, affiliated with and be sure to have a table at Meet the 3930 S. RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO Teacher Night. This is a great opportunity to catch families that may not be available the night of the 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm school night. Encourage the boys in your pack to wear Beacon Heights Community of Christ, The final heat captivates the crowd at the Pinewood Derby their uniforms the day of the school night and have 19402 Holke Rd., Independence, MO Day Camp will be an Out of This World them invite a friend that hasn’t already joined to the July Cub Scout Family Campout! Recruitment is a year Adventure with “Cubs In Space” round process, but the biggest push is in the fall. Let’s 8-12 Day Camp It’s not too late to register for Day Camp! Day Camp make sure we’re ready! For questions, resources, or American Legion Farm, is an exciting opportunity for all Cub Scouts to shoot more information on School Night for Scouting, please 499 Legion Dr., Blue Springs, MO BB guns and bows and arrows, work on badges and contact Grant Dealy at [email protected] or Cub Scout belt loops, cook out, sing songs, learn about Ross Schaffer at [email protected].

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District Information

Black & Veatch Civil month, Job Corps Culinary Program caters to a group Engineering Tour of community leaders to experience the hospitality career that they are thriving to achieve. Students get Despite temperatures barely above freezing, 25 Black Exploring Officers the opportu- & Veatch explorers made their way to the Bond Bridge nity to make on March 22. Tour guides gave the group an overview Division Chairman Duane Anstaett (816) 654-1603 5-star meals of how the area was formed by glaciers and the type of Finance Chair Joe Jacobs (816) 556-2255 to show off rock that they had to deal with in building the struc- their culinary Service Team Chair Lawson Renner (816) 759-8130 ture. Explorers learned how the foundation for the skills! Their Health & Medicine Cluster Chair Clinton Fields (816) 404-8050 main support structure was designed and built. healthcare Law Enforcement Cluster Chair Darin Chance (816) 847-5000 program of- Engineering Cluster Chair Bryan Watts (913) 458-8495 fers students Activities Chair Melanie Pierce (913) 895-6300 the oppor- tunity to Exploring Executive Kerry Jorn (816) 569-4937 [email protected] achieve a career as a CNA, Medi- cal Assistant, and Phleboto- % 2014 Investment 105.0 mist. Check in Character out some of the pictures Job Corps Explorer Post from our Job June Corps Explor- Our Job Corps Explorer Post has many programs er Post! 7 Law Enforcement Challenge to offer to students interested in skilled trades. Each Overland Park Training Center, 12401 Hemlock St., Overland Park, KS 19 Committee Meeting & Cluster Breakouts, 12:00 pm Heart of America Council Service Center, Bus Wreck Scenario 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO On April 12, Independence and Sugar Creek July Fire Departments came together for a bus roll No Exploring Events over scenario. Explorers were able to put their skills to use and assist “mock patients.” Fire posts used extrac- tion tools to remove the patients and transfer them to the health tent where they were evalu- ated further. Special thanks to the Hall- mark Explorer Post who took photos at the event. ExploringKC.org

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District Information Frontier in attendance from the Frontier, Kaw, Blue Elk, and risk youth in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Please Frontier Thunderbird Districts. In addition to youth races, consider making a donation and joining us for a Officers the corporate race division featured specially crafted great lunch. Pinewood Derby cars by employees of General Motors, District Chairman Kevin Henderson (816) 949-7510 UAW Local 31 and Ford Motor Company. Individual tickets are $10 and includes a pulled-pork sandwich, beans, coleslaw, ice cream and drink. District Vice Chair Jim Shetlar (913) 579-2539 All proceeds American Royal Grand Champion PLOWBOYS BBQ District Vice Chair James Vaca (816) 719-4969 from the is once again preparing the meal. Sponsorships are also District Commissioner Doug Roberts (816) 453-8401 event benefit available. Contact Dusty Boatright at (816) 569-4967 Training Chair Mark Jansen (913) 766-1970 the Heart of or [email protected] for more information. Camping Chair Bob Coates (816) 898-1949 America Activities Chair Chris Cullum (816) 308-5330 Council’s Program Aides of Scoutreach District Director Dusty Boatright (816) 569-4967 the Month [email protected] Camp Scholarship We are pleased to recog- District Executive Pauline Rios (816) 569-4947 nize Daryel Garrison and [email protected] Program which helps Scouting youth in Kansas City’s urban Ivy Cullen as our program District Executive Andrea Watts (816) 569-4947 core attend summer camp. Since 1999, the event has aides of the month. These [email protected] raised over $290,000 sending more than 1,600 Kansas leaders have delivered an City area youth to summer camp. exceptional program for our Scouts. Daryel and Ivy were both recognized with a $25 gift card to Quik Trip. 2014 Advancement 8.3% Cub Scout 1.9% Thank you for everything Scouts from Pack and Troop 342 Boy Scout you do for Scouting in the create art with gumdrops Frontier District! June WE WANT YOU! 19 Program Aide Roundtable, 7:00 pm Apply to be a Frontier Program Aide Today South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO Scoutreach Part-Time Job Opportunity 30-2 Day Camp, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Job Description: Give leadership to the develop- Trailwoods Elementary School, Scout City BBQ ment and maintenance of quality Scouting programs 6201 E 17 St., Kansas City, MO located in underserved communities in accordance Friday, June 20 with the Boy Scouts of America’s Mission Statement. July Barney Allis Plaza — Kansas City, MO Programs will take place within Kansas City, Missouri 2 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Since 1998, the and Kansas City, Kansas schools. The programs run Heart of America Council Service Center, newly re-branded after school from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday. 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO Scout City BBQ Flexible hours. Pay starts 14-16 Day Camp, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm has raised over at $9.00 per hour and can Holliday Montessori School, $260,000 for the increase upon performance. 7227 Jackson Ave., Kansas City, MO Urban Scouting A background check 17 Program Aide Roundtable, 7:00 pm program here in is required. Kansas City. The South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Qualifications: Must be over success of this event Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 18 years of age. Must have has made it possible experience working within to provide urban General Motors/UAW Local 31 an urban environment and youth the oppor- Pinewood Derby have an enthusiastic and tunity to become supportive personality. On March 29, General Motors, Ford, and local Cub Scouts by reducing the cost of registration, handbooks, Interested? Contact Andrea Scouts raced for a good cause at the 15th Annual uniforms and other program essentials. Watts at (816) 569-4947 or General Motors/UAW Local 31 Pinewood Derby. [email protected]. The event took place at the General Motors Fairfax Your participation in the 2014 Scout City BBQ will Scouts from Troop 342 try their hand at fishing in Clinton, MO Plant where a record breaking 126 Cub Scouts were help the Urban Scouting program continue to serve at-

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District Information Kaw June Memorial Day Tribute K aw Thank you to all of the Scouting units that participated Officers 2-6 Kaw District Day Camp South Camp, Theodore Naish Scout Reser- in this year’s Memorial Day Flag Placement Ceremony. More than 1,200 Scouts placed flags on more than District Chair David Block (913) 200-1731 vation 31,000 graves at the VA National Cemetery in Leaven- 5 Kaw Roundtable, 7:00 pm District Commissioner Nils Erickson [email protected] worth, KS. Activities Chair Susan Rodgers (913) 240-7965 Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 405 Morse St., Bonner Springs, KS Advancement Chair Warren Minear (913) 449-7348 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Boy Scout Roundtable Nils Erickson [email protected] LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave., Kansas Camping Chair Rob Sloop (913) 422-0583 City, KS Cub Scout Roundtable Regina Utter (913) 206-0340 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Eagle Board of Review Warren Minear (913) 449-7348 LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave., Kansas Finance Chair Bruce Coleman (913) 422-3040 City, KS Popcorn is Coming Membership Chair Phil Raine [email protected] July Are you ready to sell popcorn? We are! If your unit is OA Advisor Mark Blanken (913) 250-0110 looking to sell popcorn, it’s time to start looking for Public Relations Chair Vacant No District Meetings your unit kernel to help lead your pack, troop or crew to a successful popcorn sale. Risk Management Chair Vacant Training Chair Bill Brown (913) 724-3612 If you know who your kernel is already, please submit Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Vacant the name to Jose Romero at [email protected]. Venturing Chair Allan Lechner (913) 651-5398 Investment in Character Campaign District Executive Jose Romero (816) 569-4973 [email protected] The Kaw District would like to thank all units who hosted an Investment in Character presentation at % either their Blue and Gold Banquet or Court of Honor. 2014 Investment 78.3 in Character This year’s Kaw family goal is $30,250. If your unit has 2014 Advancement 18.7% not scheduled your presentation or you would like Cub Scout 9.2% Order of the Arrow Callout — March 29 our presentation team to return, contact Greg Thomas Boy Scout at [email protected] or Jose Romero at (816) 569-4973 or [email protected].

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District Information Lone Bear Investment in Character Lone Bear Congratulations to the following units who have Officers achieved Free Rank Advancement thus far:

District Chair Allen Huff (660) 351-0578 Troop 1031 Pack 4019 District Commissioner Richard Smart (417) 646-1366 Troop 1350 Pack 4399 Troop 1400 Pack 4632 Activities Chair Jon Cerda (660) 429-2747 Troop 1509 Advancement Chair Denney Jefferson (660) 909-4944 Boy Scout Roundtable Bert Russell (417) 309-0733 Congratulations to Camping Chair April Hale (660) 909-2559 everyone in the Lone Bear District. We have Cub Scout Roundtable Melinda Elmer (816) 297-2022 surpassed our Invest- Eagle Board of Review Jim Houk (660) 890-2247 ment in Character goal and are ahead of schedule. Finance Chair Hurley Mahan (660) 885-1130 Thank you to everyone who participated and to those Membership Chair Rhonda Weinmann (660) 624-3818 who worked to help both the family and community OA Advisor Judy Molt (660) 909-3017 goals be reached. Scouts from Troop 404 visit Ha Ha Tonka State Park Public Relations Chair Kathy Noe (660) 233-0210 Day Camp Risk Management Chair Ryan Mendenhall (660) 351-2773 Adventures In Scouting Training Chair John Harris (660) 864-5061 Are you ready to go into outer space? Would you like The Lone Bear District would love to hear from your to be one of the astronauts or a member of mission Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Steve Foote (660) 309-0619 Scouting unit. Do you have an interesting trip that control? Then you need to come and join in the fun at your unit has gone on or a community service project Venturing Chair Vacant Cub Scout Day Camp! Camp will be held June 9-13 at that you would like to share? We would love to be able District Director David Riker (816) 569-4974 Artesian Park in Clinton, MO. Lots of fun and adven- to share your story in the next Adventures in Scouting [email protected] ture are waiting. Camp Director Angela Thornton and newsletter. Send photos and stories to David Riker at Program Director Melissa Moore have been working [email protected]. 2014 Investment 105.1% all year to make sure that day camp will be fun and in Character exciting. As always, there is still a need for staff. If you can help for a day or two, or maybe even the full week, 2014 Advancement 50.0% please contact Angela at (816) 732-4151. Cub Scout 8.3% Boy Scout Summer Camping June Summer is always the highlight of any Scout’s year in Scouting. They not only look forward to summer 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm camp, but also to the Clinton Scout Building, many other opportuni- 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO ties that are available. 9-13 Cub Scout Day Camp Take the time to explore Artesian Park, Clinton, MO some out of the ordi- 10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm nary options and help Clinton Scout Building, to increase your Scout’s 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO excitement for Scout- 17 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm ing and the outdoors. Clinton Scout Building, Make sure to take lots of 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO pictures and bring back lots of stories. July Pack 400 enjoying the parade around Kauffman Stadium at No District Events Scout Day at the K

Our own District Commissioner, Richard Smart, helping out at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation’s Skilled Trades Work Day

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District Information North Star North Star Scouter Honored for as John. Thanks, John, for the Impact you have made North Star 50 Years of Service to the youth of our area. Officers At the April District Roundtable, John Hoagland God and Service Award District Chair Jeff Goertz (816) 781-8403 received his 50 Year Service Award. This is a tremen- dous award rarely given out. John started his service to The Programs of Religious Activities with Youth District Commissioner Paul Crooks [email protected] Scouting when his oldest son joined Boy Scout Troop (P.R.A.Y.) provides programs and awards Activities Chair Tim Helton (816) 694-6688 357 back in 1963. At that time, registration in the BSA in many denominations for youth-oriented Advancement Chair Larry Duncan (816) 858-2964 was only one-dollar. A full ten days at the H. Roe Bar- service programs. While most of the tradi- tional God and Country awards each year are Boy Scout Roundtable Vacant tle Scout Reservation was ten-dollars. John has three earned by Scouting youth, there are a few Camping Chair Vacant sons: John, Greg, and Jim. All three of them are Eagle Scouts. Service to Scouting has always been at the core adult awards available. One such award is the Cub Scout Roundtable Scott Hidy [email protected] of John’s character. The following is just a small sample God and Service Award. This award is given Eagle Board of Review Bill Moberly (816) 781-6923 of what John has accomplished in Scouting: to acknowledge distinguished volunteer service by adults in ministry Finance Chair Duane Soper [email protected] • Cubmaster, Pack 357, twice Membership Chair Mike Riley (816) 407-7279 to young people • Cub Roundtable chair for five years through service OA Advisor Barry Loughrige [email protected] • Scoutmaster, Troop 357 to the Church and Public Relations Chair Brian Blake (816) 746-6797 • Camporee Director a national youth Risk Management Chair Mark Tomes (816) 454-2576 agency — such as • Committee Chair, Troop 357 Training Chair Jeff Tyler (816) 505-2017 the Boy Scouts of • District Commissioner for eighteen years Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jeanie Salmon (816) 222-4878 America. Recently, ten adults in the Venturing Chair Keith Kaiser [email protected] • Staff Member for many District Leader training courses North Star District District Director Trey Miller (816) 569-4964 were awarded the [email protected] • Scout Leader Training Course Director God and Service • Attended many training courses at Philmont District Executive Malissa Bohannan (816) 569-4982 Award. These indi- [email protected] • Participated in over 200 Eagle Boards of Review viduals continue to District Executive Adam Singleton (816) 569-4950 • Brotherhood member in the Order of the Arrow provide leadership [email protected] • Sachem in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say in making sure our youth fulfill the • Silver Beaver Award in 1990 Twelfth Point of 2014 Investment 66.0% • Good Shepard Award in 2009 in Character the Scout Law — A % Scout is Reverent. 2014 Advancement 36.3 • Troop 357’s Investment in Character chairperson Cub Scout 7.4% The Heart of America Council and the North Star Dis- Ralph Michael Boy Scout trict are fortunate to have such a dedicated volunteer (Mike) Ben- June nett — Pack 288 and Naish Pool 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 2014-15 Director KCMO Police Training Academy, Kristie Evans — Troop 376 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, Ideal Year of Scouting Amy Lagermann — Troop 393 MO Guide Joseph Engle — Pack 303 9-12 CUBS IN SPACE Day Camp Platte County Fairgrounds, Tracy, MO Nichola (Nicci) Engle — Pack 303 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Alfred (Ben) Sandidge — Unit Commissioner Liberty Stake Center, Brandon C. Hamilton — Pack 249 6751 NE 70th St., Liberty, MO John F. Wilcox — National Council Relationships 12 Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Committee and Unit Commissioner in Pioneer Liberty Stake Center, Trails 6751 NE 70th St., Liberty, MO Dr. Bruce Williams, D.O. — Unit Commissioner Bill McCully — Unit Commissioner July NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE No District Meetings www.hoac-bsa.org/Ideal-Year-of-Scouting

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District Information Northern Tier

19 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm As you can see in the pictures, the boys worked hard Northern Tier Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 7100 and had a great time. Mrs. Van was very appreciative Officers Hadley, Overland Park, KS of the hard work. She gave all the boys water bottles and Hershey’s Kisses. District Chair Chris Ross (913) 236-5890 July 2014 Program Planning Fair District Commissioner Stephanie Ogan (913) 954-0725 No District Events Activities Co-Chairs Ben and Lisa Grimsley (913) 441-3865 Northern Tier had an exciting and well-attended Advancement Chair Terry Masters (913) 432-8983 Northern Tier Gives Back to Program Planning Extravaganza on May 1st at the LDS Church in Boy Scout Roundtable Rick Pope (913) 205-7898 the Community Overland Park. Scout Camping Chair Judy Tuckness (913) 244-9653 Service and Scouting go hand-in-hand. This is why leaders from most Cub Scout Roundtable Harry Moyer (913) 268-6958 Scouts in blue, brown and green uniforms around our units in our district Eagle Board of Review Phil Starcke (816) 363-3761 council are held in such high regard. April is probably came to participate Finance Chair Bill Henderson (913) 383-1950 the busiest month for Scouts when it comes to provid- in this annual event. ing community service. Northern Tier Scouts were Membership Chair Mike Blinn (913) 432-4224 Booths were set up very active in April with several varieties of commu- and displayed by many OA Advisor Bob Kalkofen (913) 362-5576 nity service projects. district leaders. Topics Public Relations Chair Jamey Hilleary (913) 515-3841 up for discussion were Risk Management Chair Rob Jones (913) 681-1453 One example of an exceptional day of service comes commissioner service, Training Chair Jeff Deane (913) 205-0089 from Pack 3351 in Northern Tier. On Saturday, Scouting 500, popcorn April 5, five families from Pack 3351 worked for Venturing Chair John Forsyth (913) 341-5061 sale, investment in about 2.5 hours cleaning out beds, raking and bagging character, camping, Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jamey Hilleary (913) 515-3841 leaves, and cleaning fallen branches from the lawn activities, camporee, Senior District Executive Nick Traxler (816) 569-4969 of Mrs. Van, an older woman who lives in Shawnee. OA, Cub Scouting and [email protected] The Pack filled up 60 lawn & leaf bags that day. They School Night for Scouting, and so much more! also filled the back of a pickup truck with dead tree % branches and bags of yard waste. After leaders visited each booth and connected with 2014 Investment 101.1 in Character the volunteers there, they enjoyed a Peach Nehi Float straight from Iconium, MO! A special thank-you is 2014 Advancement 31.4% in order for all of the volunteers who came together Cub Scout 6.2% Boy Scout to provide this service to our unit leaders. This team effort came together without issue and provided our June leaders with the tools and ideas they need to operate a fun and organized Scouting program. 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS Merit Badge Counselor Training, OA Chapter 13 Meeting, Eagle Book Review 9-13 Cub Scout Day Camp Shawnee Riverfront Park, 5500 Frisbee Rd, Shawnee, KS 17 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 7230 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS 17 District Committee Meeting, 8:00 pm Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 7230 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS 19 School Night for Scouting Kick-off, 7:00pm BRR Architecture. 6700 Antioch Plaza, Suite 300, Merriam, KS 66204

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District Information Pelathe Investment in Character — ply food for participating food pantries. Pelathe Goal $47,800 In Eudora, Scouting for Food is truly a community Officers Congratulations to Keith Wood, Family Investment effort. The Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, Methodist Youth, High School students, St. Paul Church of Christ District Chair Mark Gleeson (785) 841-2334 in Character Chair, Don Edman, Community Invest- ment in Character Chair and their workers for an volunteers and Troop 64 alumni all work together to District Commissioner John Harman (785) 331-7384 outstanding 2014 campaign. The Pelathe District faced provide the Eudora Ministerial Alliance with food Activities Chair Kathleen Gordon-Ross (785) 813-1769 a challenging combined goal of $47,800 for the Family for distribution. Advancement Chair Rich Bailey (785) 842-0842 and Community campaigns. Thank you to Scouting Boy Scout Roundtable Sandy Dixon (816) 721-3265 families, as well as the individuals and businesses that In Baldwin City the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts combine their efforts to stock the shelves of the Camping Chair Dave Ozaki (785) 331-5512 generously support Scouting in the Pelathe District and the Heart of America Council. Baldwin United Methodist Church. Cub Scout Roundtable David Simmons (785) 691-9836 Eagle Board of Review Rich Bailey (785) 842-0842 Bill Self Boy Scout Golf Classic Congratulations to John Scott and everyone involved. Finance Chair Vacant This year’s 11,000 cans will help stock the food pantries The date is set for August 25. Lawrence Country Club in each or our communities. Membership Chair Cindy Lynn (785) 550-1594 is the course and KU Basketball Coach Bill Self has OA Advisor Marlon Schneck (785) 865-0802 graciously agreed to Trails End Popcorn Sale Set Public Relations Chair Vacant serve as our honorary for Fall Risk Management Tom Volek (785) 865-5685 chairman and celebrity Chair golfer. This tour- The fall Trails End Popcorn Sale is just around the corner so be sure that you are Training Chair Rick Heschmeyer (785) 841-8853 nament has a planning how your pack, troop or crew Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Dave Ozaki (785) 331-5517 long history of Scouting can raise the money needed to pro- Venturing Chair Audrey Taylor (785) 749-5722 support. vide the highest quality program District Director Randy Kidder (816) 569-4954 Derek Bailey of Lawrence Bank and his possible. Plan your Ideal Year of [email protected] committee are hard at work recruiting Scouting program, build your more than 28 teams to enjoy a day of golf unit annual budget, select your % 100.0 while raising more than $16,000 to support unit Popcorn Kernel, set your 2014 Investment unit and Scout sales goals, and in Character Scouting in the Pelathe District and the Hank Booth interviews a Cub Scout Heart of America Council. from Pack 3055 on KLWN plan the date for your unit kickoff. 2014 Advancement 30.9% Plan to attend the Dis- Cub Scout % 11.0 The tournament is filling up fast but there trict Popcorn Kickoff in Boy Scout is still room for a few more teams. If you August to learn about the would like to play a few holes with Coach new products, incentives June Self then the Eagle Foursome is for you at and sale ideas. The Trails 2-5 Cub Scout Day Camp $3,000. If you would like to play and spon- End Popcorn Sale is a Douglas County Fairgrounds, sor a hole then the Life Foursome at $800 great way for Scouts to Lawrence, KS is for you. Hole Sponsorships are also avail- earn money needed for 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm able at $250. For more information please your Scouting activities First Baptist Church, contact Derek Bailey at (785) 856-9418 or and to support the camp- 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS by email at [email protected]. ing facilities of the Heart of America Council. 12 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Pack 3067 Planting trees for the Pelathe District Scouting For Food Community Good Turn Project First Baptist Church, Find us on 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 2014 marks the 27th anniversary for Facebook 19 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Scouting for Food in the Pelathe District. First Presbyterian Church, Lawrence, KS Each year, more food is collected and We want you to be a fan! more Scouts participate. This year our Add your unit’s photos July community good turn project collected a to all the great photos of combined total of more than 11,000 cans Pelathe District Scouting No District Events for the Lawrence, Eudora and Baldwin City already posted. You can communities. find our page by search- ing Facebook for “Pelathe In Lawrence, the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts District, HOAC, BSA.” and Scouting families work together to sup- Pelathe District Cub Scouts at the KU Baseball Scout Day

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District Information Pioneer Trails Pioneer Trails District Cub Scout Summer Camping Pioneer Trails Service Project Opportunities Officers Scouts participated in our District Service project on It’s summer time and that means it’s time for summer District Chair John Freshnock (816) 262-8296 Saturday, May 3 at the Cliff Drive Scenic Byway. This camp. The Heart of America Coun- was the first year that we have partnered with the Cliff cil has some of the best Cub Scout District Commissioner Morgan Olander (913) 649-6388 Drive Association to work on 4.6 miles of mountain camping facilities in the country Activities Chair Vacant bike trails along the Drive. In September we will work and now is the time to plan your Advancement Chair Ross Whitacre (816) 718-3255 with the Association on restoring the Indian Mounds summer adventure. Choose from Boy Scout Roundtable Ross Whitacre (816) 718-3255 Historic Trail. our many camping programs Camping Chair Bruce Day (816) 447-0750 and “Get Out and Get Camping” this summer. Cub Scout Roundtable Deborah Topp (816) 444-9332 Eagle Board of Review Ross Whitacre (816) 718-3255 • Bear Resident Camp: Theodore Naish Scout Reser- Finance Chair Morgan Olander (913) 649-6388 vation, Cub World — 2-days/1-night — sessions Membership Chair David Ladwig (816) 678-8782 still available OA Advisor Greg Ellerman (816) 333-3262 • Webelos Resident Camp: Theodore Naish Scout Public Relations Chair Carol Jean DeFeo (816) 942-0675 Reservation — 3-days/2-nights — sessions still available Risk Management Chair John Wilcox (816) 729-7134 • Pioneer Trails Day Camp: June 23-27, Longview Training Chair Tom Holley (816) 679-5655 Lake Group Camping Area Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Pat Parks (816) 523-6382 Venturing Chair Mike McCauley (816) 358-6242 Visit www.scoutcamping.org for more information on District Executive Niel Campbell (816) 569-4949 summer camping opportunities. [email protected] Fall Recruitment District Call Outs and Spring With all this talk about camp, we can’t forget about 2014 Investment 65.6% Inductions in Character School Night for Scouting. The fall is quickly ap- District Call Outs were held Thursday, April 24 at the proaching and the Pioneer Trails School Night 2014 Advancement 6.6% Orientation & Kickoff will be held at the June Round- Cub Scout % Hogan Cabin in the Lake of the Woods camping area. 5.3 table. We are looking to have all Pack Committee and Boy Scout Thank you to our Chapter Chief, Lewis Chapman and his Team and to our OA Chapter Advisor, Greg Eller- Membership Chairs as well as Cubmasters attend. If June man. Scouts that attended the Call Outs then had the you have any questions please contact Niel Campbell opportunity the next night to attend the First Spring at (816) 569-4949 5 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Induction weekend at Camp Naish. Central United Methodist Church, Fountain Day 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO April 8, 2014 was Fountain Day in Kansas City, MO 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm and this year the ceremony was held at the Eagle Scout VFW Building, Memorial Fountain at 39th and Gillham Road. Scouts 3400 Broadway Ave., Kansas City, MO from Notre Dame de Sion cheered on the as the Foun- 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm tains were turned on in the City. VFW Building, 3400 Broadway Ave., Kansas City, MO 23-27 District Day Camp Longview Lake Group Camping Area July No District Meetings Investment in Character We are finishing up the District Investment in Charac- ter Campaign. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to donate this year. If you haven’t had the oppor- tunity to make a pledge, contact Niel Campbell at niel. [email protected] or (816) 569-4949.

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District Information Red-Tailed HAWK 2014 Community Day of Service Red-Tailed Red-Tailed Hawk District hit another home run for Hawk Officers the City of Olathe. Many of our units did the standard parks and trails cleanup that we have done for District Chair Cathy Puls (913) 390-6581 many years. District Commissioner Stan Lloyd (913) 541-9404 Activities Chair Michael Samms (913) 338-5263 Michael Samms, working with Liz Newman from Advancement Chair Doug Machamer (913) 685-1035 Olathe Parks, lead an effort to revitalize the Ensor Historical Site in southern Olathe. RTH took on the Boy Scout Roundtable Gary Hazeltine (913) 963-2453 effort to apply a coat of paint to all of the outbuildings Camping Chair Tom Matches (913) 897-1636 and farm implements. Cub Scout Roundtable Susan Lux (913) 764-8529 Eagle Board of Review Jim Forson (816) 941-8036 With over 575 individuals contributing 1,606 volunteer hours, worth over $35,000, to the Olathe Park Main- Finance Chair Dan Himmelberg (913) 338-5498 tenance budget, it can be said that RTH did a “Good Membership Chair Ron Puls (913) 390-6581 Turn” on April 12! OA Advisor Jim Bush (913) 897-1051 Thank you to all who helped to make this a successful Public Relations Chair David Weerts (913) 829-1321 Boy Scouts and Leaders repaint the Dairy Pole Barn at Ensor Park Community Day of Service. Risk Management Chair David Weerts (913) 829-1321 and Museum Training Chair Chris Foote (816) 835-4796 Venturing Chair Josh Wandtke (913) 764-8413 Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Karen Eichorst (913) 498-2167 District Executive Elisa Corry (816) 569-4966 [email protected]

101.9% 2014 Investment in Character 2014 Advancement 33.6% Cub Scout 7.5% Boy Scout Venturers from Crew 2085 restore the pavilion at South Downs Park Cub Scouts from Pack 3240 pick up trash in a local park June 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Olathe Community of Christ Church, Eagle Scout Creates Outdoor 15520 S Ridgeview Road Olathe, KS Classroom Experience 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm ommunities are strengthened by Eagle Scouts who complete Indian Creek Community Church, Cprojects that make a lasting difference. Over the past 4 months, 12480 S Black Bob Rd Olathe, KS new Eagle Scout Griffin Klimek has been working to do just that 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm at his old Elementary School, Heatherstone. Griffin noticed an Indian Creek Community Church, unused, open-air space at Heatherstone Elementary and took on Griffin Klimek tells Heatherstone Elementary 12480 S Black Bob Rd Olathe, KS the task of creating a functional outdoor classroom for students students about their new outdoor classroom 16-20 Cub Scout Day Camp to enjoy. The completed Old Lake Olathe Golf Course, outdoor classroom incudes 2350 W Golf Course Rd Olathe, KS six benches, two butterfly gardens, a podium, a white- July board, and an educational weather station. Congratula- No District Events tions and thank you Griffin!

Griffin Klimek in Heatherstone Elementary’s Griffin Klimek, Eagle Scout, and Elisa Corry, new outdoor classroom Red-Tailed Hawk District Executive

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District Information Thunderbird “Cubs in Space” Day Camp Planning Your Year Thunderbird Are you ready to journey into the final frontier? Then At the May Roundtable we had a great time at our Officers join us for Cub Scout Day Camp 2014! While we won't annual Program Planning Fair. Thank you to all those actually be going to space, you can experience an that helped with setup, tables and all those great extras. District Chair James Freeman (816) 524-1630 out-of-this-world adventure from June 23-28 at Jerry It is the hope of the District Committee and Com- District Commissioner Dan Morales (816) 921-4421 Smith Park. Registration is $70 prior to event, on-site missioners that each unit was provided with all the Activities Chair Pete Zibers (816) 686-1649 registration is $75 information needed to plan a great year of Scouting Advancement Chair Ste ve York (816) 868-3346 for the youth. Providing a year-round, quality Scout- Your launch crew is very excited to announce that We- Boy Scout Roundtable David McCaughey (816) 537-6117 ing program should be the goal of every Scouting unit. belo Scouts will have the opportunity to join an over- The Ideal Year of Scouting helps you develop an annual Camping Chair Brendon Hale (816) 524-0276 night space program the last night of the camp! Keep program plan, a budget to go along with that plan, and Cub Scout Roundtable Verna Ashcraft (816) 737-0472 your receivers open for more information to come! a fundraising plan to reach your program goals. The Eagle Board of Review Ron DesCombes (816) 578-4674 result is a well-managed, well-financed Scouting unit. We can always use more Cadet Volunteers to help with Finance Chair Bob Borgelt (816) 524-4006 this odyssey. If interested in volunteering, fill out the The District Committee, Commissioners and Profes- Membership Chair David Parker (816) 943-0702 application found at www.hoac-bsa.org/thunderbird- sional staff are ready to help you plan and provide OA Advisor Vacant day-camp and don’t forget to “Like” our Facebook page a great program. Please feel free to call the Council Public Relations Chair Merle Bowers (816) 797-3432 at Thunderbird District Cub Scout Day Camp! Service Center if you do not know where to start at Risk Management Chair Keith Martin (816) 525-1340 (816) 942-9333. Training Chair Ken Nolan (816) 806-5388 Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Carrie Thompson (816) 695-3803 Camporee 2014 Venturing Chair Jim Salisbury (816) 868-0805 All Boy Scout Troops do not want to miss out as we District Director Rob Gilkerson (816) 569-4913 have fun with fitness at Camporee this [email protected] fall. We will work to keep ourselves District Executive Bennett Dixon (816) 569-4962 personally fit by doing partial [email protected] requirements and creative fun parts District Executive James Arcano (816) 569-4941 of the Athlete, Personal Fitness and [email protected] Sports merit Badges. DATE: October 10, 11 & 12, 2014 2014 Investment 60.2% LOCATION: Blue & Gray Park in Character COST: $8 2014 Advancement 33.4% Cub Scout 5.7% For information contact: Micheal Boos, Camporee Boy Scout Chair, at [email protected] or 816-813-4055

June NOT ALL MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS WILL 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm BE COVERED DURING EVENT!!! Lee’s Summit Christian Church, 800 NE Tudor Rd, Lee's Summit, MO BeAScout.org 3 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Does your unit have up to date information on the Lee’s Summit Christian Church, BeAScout.org website? During the summer and escpe- 800 NE Tudor Rd, Lee's Summit, MO cially as we head into the beginning of school many 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm new families in the area look to this website to find the Grace United Methodist Church, opportunities to join the Boy Scouts. If not, it is easy 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee's Summit, MO to update by loging into myscouting.org and selecting 23-28 Day Camp BeAScout on the left hand menu. Jerry Smith Park, 39th & Holmes, Kansas City, MO July No District Events

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District Information Trailhead

5 School Night Kick Off Trailhead Emmanuel Baptist Church, Officers 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 3 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm — District Chair Rob Baker (913) 338-4430 NEW LOCATION District Commissioner Roger Johnson (913) 648-6210 Merrill Lynch, Activities Chair Paul Rieger (913) 461-5448 3401 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS Cub Scout Advancement Chair Vacant July Boy Scout Advancement Chair Rob Sisco (913) 649-5519 Boy Scout Roundtable David Allen (913) 649-5621 No District Events Cub Scout Roundtable Eric Myers (913) 888-0704 For the most updated information, or to find if Camping Chair Paul Rieger (913) 461-5448 there have been any changes to the event schedule Eagle Board of ReviewChair Bob Miller (913) 638-7852 visit www.hoac-bsa.org/trailhead. Finance Chair Alan Stetson (913) 226-3397 Membership Chair David Timpe (913) 226-3566 Cub Scout Day Camp: Tiger den from Pack 3348 at the Overland Park Home Depot for OA Advisor Vacant “Cubs in Space” their "Go see it" event Public Relations Chair Lisa Harrison (913) 522-5049 Risk Management Chair Barry Fowler (913) 680-8165 Escape to space this year at Trailhead Day Camp! Fall Recruitment Training Chair Gene Bellner (913) 894-2288 • Day Camp is open to all Cub Scouts including recent Kick off the school year with a back to the pack meet- Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Vacant kindergarten graduates! ing or activity. Then plan and promote your school Venturing Chair Vacant • June 2-6 at Camp Timberlake night to invite some new cubs to join! Flyers, posters, and yard signs will be available to help you promote District Director Josh Morales (816) 569-4961 • Cub Scouts will get to try out shooting sports, [email protected] your school night. For questions, contact School Night create some “out of this world” crafts, and Chair, Paul Moore, at [email protected]. District Executive Elizabeth Rhodus (816) 569-4970 participate in other space activities! [email protected] • Look for more information at Popcorn Fundraiser 2014 www.SCOUTCAMPING.org It’s that time of year! Start planning your Popcorn • Cost of registration is $70 prior to camp and $75 day 2014 Investment 83.4% Kickoff and get your unit signed up. Popcorn is an in Character of camp. New scouts are only $60! excellent opportunity to fundraise for pack activities. 2014 Advancement 13.1% Just ask Nicholas Kost, Troop 256, who was the top Cub Scout 7.4% seller in the council for multiple years. Nicholas raised Boy Scout $6,107 last year selling popcorn and is using his funds to travel abroad. June 1 Day Camp Early Check In and Set Up, 1-5 pm Save the Date Camp Timberlake, 2014 American Royal Parade 8285 W 179th St., Stilwell, KS Saturday, September 27 2-6 Trailhead Day Camp Register for FREE at www.hoac-bsa.org Camp Timberlake, 8285 W 179th St., Stilwell, KS 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS

Pack 3348 Tiger Den at Pinewood Derby

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District Information TRAILS WEST Trails West Community Day asked to identify a Pack School Night for Scouting Trails West of Service Representative. This person will serve as the liaison Officers between your Pack and the District to ensure your Thank you to the Trails West Scouts and Scouters who School Night goes off without a hitch. At Roundtable, District Chair Chris Hodgdon (913) 362-9455 gave back to our communities on April 26. Projects June 5 will be the School Night Kickoff for Trails West took place at Central Green Park in Lenexa, Cedar District Commissioner John Rohrer (913) 915-5218 at 7pm. All packs need to have their pack representa- Lake in Olathe, and the Gardner Greenway Corridor tives attend the kickoff. New information and plans for Activities Chair Christy Allen (913) 752-8084 in Gardner. Tasks completed included trash and trail fall 2014 will be presented. Advancement Chair Shogo Cottrell (913) 735-5001 clean-up, mulching playgrounds, and landscaping. Boy Scout Roundtable Dan Koontz (479) 899-7868 A big thank you also goes out to the cities of Lenexa, Investment in Character Campaign Olathe, and Gardner for their leadership of this event. Camping Chair Matt Bacon (913) 780-5561 The 2014 Investment in Character Campaign is in full Cub Scout Roundtable David Bryant (913) 599-0514 swing. Congratulations to Crew 2286; Packs 3095, Eagle Board of Review Shogo Cottrell (913) 735-5001 3180, 3435; Troops 83, 401, 428; and Ward 648 for Finance Chair Mark Terry (913) 927-0167 achieving their 2014 goal. These units have achieved Membership Chair Christine O’Connor (913) 269-4042 free rank advancement through March 31, 2015. OA Advisor Paul Whatley (573) 268-2129 Day Camp 2014 Public Relations Chair April Clark [email protected] Risk Management Chair Vacant “Cubs in Space” Training Chair Rob Adams (913) 254-9077 June 9-12 — Lake Olathe Old Golf Course Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jon & Sally Riley (913) 839-2008 (Santa Fe & Wardcliff) Venturing Chair Tim Bodendistel (913) 438-8696 Activities include: archery, BB guns, slingshots, fish- Senior District Executive Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 [email protected] ing, monkey bridge, sports, games, crafts, and more! Cost: $70 if paid before camp. $75 at camp. For new 100.7% scouts (including new tigers — new kindergarten 2014 Investment in Character graduates) who register after March 19, will be offered the $60 rate at whatever time they sign up for Day 2014 Advancement 17.3% Camp Cub Scout 7.9% Boy Scout Pack Coordinator and Walking Leader Training: Thursday, June 5 — Holy Trinity Quigley Center, 9201 June Summit, Lenexa, KS – 6:00pm 5 Day Camp Leader Training, 6:00 pm More Information: Bill O’Connor (913) 302-8549 or Holy Trinity Quigley Center, 9201 Summit, [email protected] or www.scoutcamping.org Lenexa, KS 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Holy Trinity Quigley Center, 9201 Summit, Lenexa, KS 5 School Night Kickoff, 7:00 pm Holy Trinity Quigley Center, 9201 Summit, Lenexa, KS 9-12 TW District Day Camp Lake Olathe Old Golf Course 10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Price Chopper Lenexa, KS 18 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm School Night for Scouting Bass Pro Shop, Olathe, KS Before your Pack heads to camp, make sure you’re July ready for the fall. The 2014 School Night for Scouting Campaign is right around the corner. In order to set No District Events the stage for another successful fall all packs have been

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District Information TWIN RIVERS grounds. The Twin Rivers Community Service Day in- Time to Get Popping volved clearing brush & clean-up at the Miami County Twin Rivers Would you like to offer a way for your Scouts to be able Officers Fairgrounds. Scouts collected to have no out of pocket expenses for Scouting, includ- ing paying for camp? The Trails End Popcorn sale is District Chair Doug Furnell (913) 897-6903 items to be your way to do this. Sign your unit up to sell popcorn District Commissioner Brock Guernsey (913) 829-9286 recycled from throughout the ASAP and plan on attending the popcorn orientation Activities Chair Dan Buchman (913) 244-0396 community. meeting this fall. Watch for the date, time and location. Advancement Chair Anita Pace (913) 709-6661 Thank you to District Pinewood Derby Boy Scout Roundtable John Cassida (913) 837-2445 Aida Thompson Camping Chair Galen Critchfield (913) 755-4935 for leading this The District Pinewood Derby is a fantastic annual Cub Scout Roundtable Aida Thompson (913) 871-9414 successful event. community event for Eagle Board of Review Arlin Prothe (913) 294-4074 Scouts in our 4-county Cub Scout Fall Recruitment area. Thanks to Kelly Finance Chair Doug Furnell (913) 897-6903 Daggett from Pack Membership Chair Kelly Daggett (913) 731-8246 Now is the time to get ready for School Night, our annual fall recruitment campaign. Mark your calen- 3099 in Osawatomie OA Advisor Dan Buchman (913) 244-0396 dars to attend the Fall District School Night Rally on & support from the Public Relations Chair Vacant August 7 at First Presbyterian Church in Paola. Osawatomie School Risk Management Chair Bob Stegner (913) 782-8959 District & Trojan El- ementary Principal Jeff Training Chair Jim Burns (785) 255-4388 Don’t forget to contact incoming first grade families over the summer months. Send emails, make phone White has showcased a Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Lori Offutt (913) 731-3001 calls or just talk to families about joining the fun of great way to engage the Venturing Chair Malinda Botwinik (913) 980-2430 Cub Scouts. community together. Senior District Executive John Hobbs (816) 569-4983 This couldn’t be done [email protected] 2014 Investment in Character without the support & Campaign allowing our Cub Scouts 100.7% & families to use Trojan 2014 Investment Thank you for all your efforts in helping us reach our Elementary building in Character 2014 campaign goal. If you would still like to contrib- space. Likewise, several 2014 Advancement 9.7% ute, contact John Hobbs at [email protected]. area principals were Cub Scout 5.8% Thanks to Julie Couch, our Family Campaign Chair- able to compete & race Boy Scout man, for organizing a successful campaign. against each other in Twin Rivers Scouts eagerly await a little bit of friendly the presentation of awards at the June competition! District Pinewood Derby on April 26th 2014. 2-5 Day Camp Miami County Fairgrounds, Paola, KS 4 District School Night Kick-off #2, 7:00 pm In March our very own Senior Miami County Fairgrounds, Paola, KS DE — John Hobbs gave a speech July & discussion at the Downtown KC Rotary Club 13 about our No District Events upcoming summer Rotary Scout Troop 101 from Louisburg hosts their own local Merit Badge Forum Camp in July. This camp serves our Scouts with Disabilities “Cubs in Space” across the Heart of America Council & sur- Cub Scout Day Camp rounding Boy Scout Councils, including the Springfield & St. Joseph, MO areas. Join us for a Day Camp “Cubs in Space” at the Miami County Fairgrounds June 2-5. Registration is still avail- able at www.scoutcamping.org. Find us on Facebook District Community Service Day The Twin Rivers District is on Facebook. Join our page Around 50 Scouts and volunteers gave back to our to stay up-to-date on upcoming events and discus- community on April 5 at the Miami County Fair- sions. Feel free to share your own Scouting updates and photos.

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