PAGE 1 SERVING BOTH SIDES OF THE ROAD WINTER 2018 Winter Dreams of Philmont WWWHOHOHO ’’’SSS WWWHOHOHO ATATAT PPPHILMONT Colder weather encourages us to including accommodation and meals. Grant Reigelman, Philmont hunker down and think of last sum- PTC programs include everyone in Training Center Director mer’s adventures. It also gets their family from 6 months to young Scouters to thinking about their family adults. Instead of waiting in those DUTIES AT PHILMONT: I am thrilled to be vacation plans for the coming year. long lines, they could be having real coming on board to serve as the Philmont Train- This makes it the perfect time to coax adventures! ing Center Director. Previously I was on the full them to bypass the lines at Disney- time staff as Associate Director of Program man- land or other such tourist areas and The 2018 PTC schedule is now avail- Tooth of Time aging backcountry operations along with Autumn head for the wide open spaces of able along with the more comprehen- Adventure and the Fly Fishing Invitational. Philmont in . sive description of the conferences in Traders Boosts NUMBER OF YEARS AT PHILMONT: 6 the 8-Page “Conferences and Family PRIOR POSITIONS AT PHILMONT: Many Scouters don’t realize what a Planning Program Information”. bargain PTC is until they factor in the Printed copies can be ordered from Display Appeal • 2007 - Program Counselor at Apache hotel, restaurant, and admission the Resources page on the Philmont Springs costs of commercial establishments. web site. Tooth of Time Traders is the place • 2009 – CD at Baldy Town PTC fees cover most everything to go for items and apparel to show • 2010 – CD Sawmill your Philmont spirit. Shirts and hats identify your connection with both PRIOR SCOUTING POSISIONS OUTSIDE PHILMONT: Served a District Exec- the camping program and PTC as utive in the Conquistador Council for 4 years prior to coming to Philmont in 2014. you make the rounds. Stickers, MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE AT PHILMONT: I have many, but the one backcountry camp patches and that comes to mind was from my Autumn Adventure trek in 2013. I had the posters give your display an added chance to hike with my dad for a week in October of that year and it was one of dimension. the most memorable hikes I’ve ever been on. We got to hike through Cyphers Many Ambassadors accessorize Mine and over the Tooth of Time. The weather was perfect, and the fall colors their displays with custom Philmont- were at their peak. themed items. “We help lots of MOST HUMEROUS EXPERIENCE AT PHILMONT: Over my time working with Ambassadors who call asking for Backcountry Staff, I always get a good laugh out of watching participants work the vectors [computer files] that they with Burros and climb spar poles at Pueblano and Crater Lake. It’s great to see can use to print logos on their cloth- and hear their reactions as they conquer new challenges in both of those activi- ing and on table coverings for their ties! exhibits,” offered Shelley O’Neill, Director of Business Operations. “We supply the artwork, and they Important Dates have a commercial printer put it on Although Philmont’s bison are accustomed to the snow and cold of winter in the backcountry, their materials.” January 1, 2018 Trek $100/participant deposit due they also dream of warmer weather and summer visitors. March 1, 2018 Second 1/2 fee (balance) for 2018 Treks Philmont maps are popular because March 20, 2018 (est.) 2019 Itinerary Guidebooks mailed out they illustrate the Ranch’s ever- April 4-5, 2018 (est.) Philmont Itinerary Selection Gateway Open increasing program areas. Scouters June 1, 2018 2019 Participant 1/2 fee due Philmont Leadership Challenge who have not been there lately may June 8, 2018 Treks begin not be aware that treks have ex- June 10, 2018 PTC Opens Perfect Follow-up for Wood Badge panded into the Chase Ranch and North Country. Maps help Scouts re-live their trek routes and inspire them to go to Philmont again. Two New Weeks The store stocks books that expand Ambassador Responses of Conferences your knowledge of the Philmont area and its stories. Beyond the Keep Rolling In Philmont Training Center staff are Hills, The Journey of Thanks to the many of you who hard at work lining up conferences by Michael Wallis follows Waite from are continuing your important role and instructors for two additional his birth in Iowa to his passing in as Philmont Ambassadors. We weeks this summer. The decision California in 1974. A Million Mira- look forward to hearing back from of the LDS to discontinue its leader- cles, 75 Years at Philmont Scout everyone soon. If you have ques- ship conferences at PTC provides Ranch by David Mullings explores an opportunity to address new op- the area’s history from the footprints tions or need other information, portunities in the Scouting program of a T-Rex to those of the Millionth please contact your regional coor- and increase the number of confer- Trekker. dinator listed on this page. ences in popular topics. We also welcome your ideas for No schedule is available as of this Click here to go to the Tooth newsletter articles. Contact Tom Baltutis, Editor, with your sugges- date, but Ambassadors will be kept of Time Traders site. tions at [email protected]. fully informed on developments. Adults learn to internalize and prac- helped me find those strengths so tice their leadership skills in the that I could help others find theirs.” action-packed Philmont Leadership Philmont Ambassador “My best memory of PLC was the re Summer Jobs Entice Young Adults Conference (PLC) in the backcoun- Newsleer try. The conference hones the skills -dedication to Scouting ceremony on Each summer, Philmont hires more agree to become registered before our night hike up the mesa, while Editor: Tom Baltutis learned in Wood Badge in an out- than 1,100 staff members, mostly employment begins. The principles [email protected] door experiential learning environ- standing under that great dome of young adults from 18 to 26 years of the Scout Oath and Law must be stars,” recollected Michelle. old. People with a wide variety of practiced as a way of life. Jim Ellis (National Coordinator) ment. PLC underscores the values [email protected] of Scouting and teamwork while Participation is open only to those backgrounds and skills are needed promoting the concept of servant for the many Salary is based on position responsi- Rob Welander (Central Region) who have successfully completed Ambassadors bility with consideration given to the hoacphilmontambassdor leadership. the Wood Badge course, but all can help recruit jobs to be @gmail.com ticket items do not need be complet- the staff Philmont done. They individual’s experience. Starting base “I heard about PLC from our operate and salary is more than $1,115/month, Dennis Kampa (Western Region) Philmont Ambassador at a ed before taking the PLC. Like all needs by includ- [email protected] backcountry experiences, Scouters ing information in support out- plus room and board (housing and Roundtable,” said Michelle Pitt, an their exhibits door skills meals). Staff uniform parts are pro- GW Bell (Southern Region) Assistant Scoutmaster in the North- have to meet Philmont’s health re- [email protected] quirements, Parts A, B and C. about the unique training, vided at no cost. ern Star Council covering parts of opportunities backcountry Dave Lyons (Northeast Region) Minnesota and Wisconsin. “I loved Two dates are available in 2018: that Philmont has programs, Length of employment varies with [email protected] being on Wood Badge staff, and I Week 4 from July 1 to 7 and Week to offer young living history job assignment. The majority of This newsletter is published quarterly for wanted more.” 11 from September 16 to 22. Partic- adults. summer contracts run from May 25 the benefit of Philmont Ambassadors in the programs, a to August 22. Hiring for the summer spirit of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. “It was a treat meeting and making ipants should be aware that they will national train- Every effort is made to provide accurate be in the backcountry during their season is from September to April. and complete information. However, the Scouting friends from all over the ing center, food service, mainte- newsletter publisher does not guarantee country. I loved the real scenario entire PLC course. If they have nance, retail operations, guest ser- All staff have about 25% of their time that there will be no errors, nor does it children in the Family Program, vices, museums, administration, make claims, promises or guarantees drills as well as learning all about off. Philmont encourages staff to about the accuracy, completeness, or UTM coordinates. I learned that I another parent or guardian must be ranching and horse programs. enjoy the benefits of the Ranch’s adequacy of the contents of the newsletter was stronger than I thought. PLC at the Philmont Training Center to program such as visiting backcountry and expressly disclaims liability for errors care for them. Applicants must be registered mem- and omissions in the contents of this bers of the Boy Scouts of America or camps during their free time. newsletter. Scout’s Honor! PAGE 2 PHILMONT AMBASSADOR UPDATE WINTER 2018 Winter Fitness Key to Summer Trek Preparation FAQS Q. I also serve as my district's Summer may seem an eon away out there. Winter day outings or communication chair, and I'd weather-wise, but we know there are overnights that include skiing are like to develop some council/ only 6 short months before Crews great endurance-building adventures. district-specific marketing piec- begin stepping onto Philmont Trails. Earning the Snow Sports Merit es for Philmont. Is there a So now is the time serious effort Badge by completing the Cross- Philmont-specific branding goes into physical conditioning. Country Skiing requirements is a guide available beyond the great way to keep Scouts focused on BSA Brand Guidelines, or is Hopefully, advisors were able to fitness. there any specifics for keeping attend one of the PASS or PAW consistency with the updates in sessions last fall. There they Other ways of keeping fit during the Philmont's marketing? learned many of the ins and outs of winter include swimming or playing A, There is no official brand guide how to get their scouts and them- basketball. The important thing is to for Philmont at this time. We selves ready. For those who did build and maintain cardiovascular ask that you honor the stand- endurance. Complet- ard brand guidelines that all ing the Personal Fit- brands have and don't manipu- ness merit badge is a late (distort, skew, add to/ great motivator. remove anything) the logos Crews near higher and use common colors elevations can pre- Table Top Tips (nothing too out there). U ntil pare for mountain the marketing manager posi- hiking within a days Effective Display Ideas from Pros tion is filled you can email me drive. Flatlanders ([email protected]) Many ambassadors use tabletop • Using a table cover and I am happy to send you don’t have that option displays to show all the information Covering up a drab table makes it but can make up for it logos for your ambassador on what Philmont has to offer. Un- more professional looking. needs. Please let me know in other ways. Just fortunately, there’s almost TOO much • Interacting with passers-by finding a local hill and which logos you need and information provided, often in small Stand in front of, not behind, your what format you need them in not, there is still a wealth of advice hiking up it and down several times print when using available Philmont display and reach out to people gets your body used to the different (jpg, vector, pdf, etc.) on the internet and from fellow promotional brochures and posters. instead of having them come up Vectors are also available Scouters on what to expect. muscles you’ll be calling on during to you. your summer Trek. On-line tips from the advertising through the Tooth of Time • Reducing clutter Traders. Those in southern climates have the world are readily available to help us Keeping your table neat and clean advantage of milder winters to con- “Feet time” is a concept from mara- out. Some of the eye-catching tech- makes it look professional. Q. Is there a PDF flier for PLC/ tinue to work on hiking and camping thon racing that is a useful training niques the pros use to make their NAYLE? skills. Being in cooler weather now tool. “Feet time” means that it’s displays stand out are: Philmont banners which are loaned A. There is one posted on the helps them prepare for the brisk important to spend as much time on • Adding attractive graphics for free or can be purchased for Philmont Ambassador page by morning air in Philmont’s mountains your feet as you expect to run or $150 are a way to enliven your dis- hike. For Philmont, it means that if Philmont Banners add height and Jim Ellis. that they’ll experience even in July. color to make your display stand play with bold graphics. Knowing how to layer to be comfort- you expect to hike for four hours a Q. Where is the laundry facility at day, they you should practice being out. You can create your own posters PTC? able when morning temperatures are • Incorporating large images using software like Microsoft Publish- in the mid-30’s aids in planning just on your feet for four hours a day just A. The one at CHQ is between walking or standing. You don’t have Big photos make big impacts and er. While printing large format post- what little extras like a stocking cap attract attention. ers is expensive, a lot can be done the TOTT and the Staff Dining or light gloves can mean. to walk the same distance, but just • Room. The PTC laundry is be on your feet that long. This Eliminating unnecessary text with 11 x 17 tabloid sized sheets. between the Small Fry building Northerners have different challeng- strengthens your lower body so you Bullet points make it easy to read Some home printers can accommo- and the Buster Brown building. es, but can more than compensate. don’t get ‘leg weary’ while on the key information date the larger size paper or you can trail. • Using readable fonts have them printed at a local copy Q. How soon can I sign up for Cross-country skiing is about the Simple fonts like Ariel are easy to shop. Using cardstock instead of PTC Conferences? most cardiovascular-intense exercise read quickly paper makes them more durable. A. PTC registration is now open. Philmont Area Museums Attract Thousands Philmont Facts Visitors to the Cimarron area can Visitors to the museum will learn Staff at the Museum dress immerse themselves in several facili- surprising new Scouting lore, like in period clothing and demonstrate • Philmont is the world’s largest youth camp, consisting of ties run by the Ranch’s Museums and John F. Kennedy was the first Scout frontier skills and crafts like black- 140,171 acres, or about 220 square miles. There are 315 Philmont Education Center. Silvera- to become President. smithing, cooking, shooting, and farm- dos in particular can take advantage ing. Each room in the museum is miles of trails, 35 staffed backcountry camps and 770 of their time by touring them all. Seton Memorial Library outfitted with reproduction furniture campsites. and objects typical of New Mexico in National Boy Scout Museum The Seton Memorial Library is home • Over 22,000 Scouts and Leaders are expected to go on 12- to the personal art, library, and natu- the 1850s. The Rayado Trading Com- Heading the list for 2018 will be the ral history collections of the founder pany, located at the museum, sells day treks this summer. Every day, 350 arrive, 350 leave, books, maps, reproduction tools and and 3,500 are hiking in the backcountry. equipment, moccasins, and blankets. The Kit Carson Museum is seven miles south of Philmont's headquar- ters on New Mexico Highway 21. FOCUS ON THE BACKCOUNTRY Historic Chase Ranch Museum Apache Springs Founded in 1869, the Chase Ranch Staffed Camp was successfully owned and operated Commissary Elevation 9,400 by the Chase family for over 143 years. The historic adobe ranch Description: Located in the far SW house offers a glimpse of ranch life corner of the ranch, Apache Springs starting around the time of the Colfax sits on the edge of a large alpine County land grant war, through the meadow. The program relates the territorial & statehood periods and history and culture of the Jicarilla Artist’s concept of the new Scout Museum entrance. into modern times. This ranch and the Apache who inhabited the area until Chase family where instrumental in the mid-19th Century. (Above) Jicarilla Apache life interpreter explains the National Scouting Museum which is and first Chief Scout of the Boy transforming western ranching into Activities: History and lifestyle of ways of southwest natives. what it is today! relocating from Texas to New Mexico. Scouts of America, Ernest Thompson Jicarilla Apache, make arrowheads, The museum’s move to Philmont-- Seton. The library will be part of the “sweat lodge”, archery. During the summer months, guided (Below) Archery ranges challenge Trekkers to hit 3-D which 32,000 people visit every year-- National Museum. tours are available of the main house, Water: Potable spigot targets. will introduce even more to Scouting’s Kit Carson Museum at Rayado grounds, orchards and tack room. Nearby Camps: Lost Cabins, Agua story. Scouts throughout the country The site includes restrooms, picnic Fria, Bear Canyon will be able to see its unique collec- Philmont lies on part of a land grant amenities and a gift shop. Trails: Apache Springs is in the far tion. given to Carlos Beaubien and Guada- southwestern part of camp. Trails The move was done with the gener- lupe Miranda by the Mexican govern- from Bear Canyon Camp, Agua Fria ous donations of many, including ment in 1841. Mountain man Lucien The gem of the Philmont museums is and Lost Cabins lead to the camp. contributors to the “Buy a Brick Pro- Maxwell founded a colony on the the Villa Philmonte, given by Waite To Aqua Fria Creek, you descend gram”. grant on the Rayado River in 1848. A the ’seven deadly switchbacks’ built year later, he was joined at the settle- and Genevieve Philips, to form the as part of a conservation project or Committed to preserving the rich, 100 ment by frontiersman Kit Carson. basis of Philmont Training Center. you can take the gentler route -plus-year history of the Scouting Their ranch on the Rayado was visit- The Villa was the summer home of through Lost Cabins and down Tur- movement, the museum staff collects, ed by many traders traveling on the Waite and Genevieve and their fami- key Creek. organizes, preserves and displays Santa Fe Trail. ly. It was constructed in the Spanish Treks Stopping at Apache Springs Scouting’s treasures. This collection Mediterranean style from 1926 to (2017): not only documents Scouting’s unique In 1950 the Boy Scouts of America 1927 and is 28,400 square feet in 1– Day 5 - Pass through influence on American culture, but it built an adobe museum at Rayado to size. The Villa Philmonte is a house 2—Day 8 - Pass through also tells the story of a movement serve as an interpretive area to por- museum today. Tour guides tell the 3—Days 7 & 8 - Layover Camp that has positively affected the lives tray its history and recount the ex- story of the Phillips family, their 5—Days 5 & 6 - Layover Camp of more than 110 million young peo- ploits of Maxwell and Carson. It was Philmont Ranch, and the gifting of 12– Day 5 - Pass through ple. named in honor of Kit Carson. their ranch in two parcels to the Boy 14– Day 7 - Camp stop Scouts of America in 1938 and 1941. 17—Day 6 - Pass through PAGE 3 PHILMONT AMBASSADOR UPDATE WINTER 2018 New Pueblano Staff Cabin 2018 Trek Ready for Summer Trekkers Preparaon Now Gets Serious Philmont preparations shift from being a great idea to an impend- ing challenge during the early months of 2018. Here’s what Crews should be doing and ex- pecting in the coming months. In early 2018, Advisors should: • Check that each participant has scheduled their medical exam and review the com- Paul Yelk stands ready to inform attendees about all Philmont’s programs at the Inland North- pleted medical forms prior to west Council’s volunteer recognition dinner. shakedown activities. Ambassador Profile • Continue updating Philmont news in their unit bulletin. Philmont may seem timeless, but time and nature do take their toll on human- Paul Yelk, Inland Northwest Council built structures. The staff cabin at Pueblano was no exception. Members of • Begin a physical fitness Philmont staff along with local contractors built a new cabin, pictured here, to Anyone who has checked out our an border south to Grangeville ID (a training plan. Adults carrying replace the aging structure. Outfitting its interior will take place next spring so Ambassador Facebook page is famil- distance of over 200 miles) and from any extra weight should lose it will be ready come June for the next wave of Trekkers, along with anything iar with Paul Yelk’s frequent com- near Ritzville WA on the west to near it now. nature throws at it. ments and advice. Paul became an Orofino ID in the east (a distance of • Plan a series of training Ambassador in 2013 as soon as the over 125 miles) – a big piece of the experiences prior to arrival at position was inaugurated. country encompassing almost 30,000 Philmont (two or three are Waite Phillip’s Epigrams “I was attending the Advancement square miles! recommended); start easy Issues conference at Philmont in In order to cover the extensive territo- and increase the difficulty, Epigram. Def. A brief, interesting, 2013, and Andrea Watson (then PTC ry, which can be especially treacher- with several days of camping memorable, and sometimes sur- and hiking with full packs. prising or satirical statement. Director) made a presentation about ous in the winter, Paul relies on his the Ambassador program,” remem- trusty Jeep Wrangler. • bered Paul. “After seeing how great Send reminder for the final Waite Philips collected epigrams The distances don’t phase him, fee payment due to Philmont that inspired him. One of his the area around Philmont was, plus by March 1. own is: the awesome staff and great pro- though. “I’ve driven as far as 75 grams offered there, I decided I miles to make a presentation at a Crews should be considering how “A boy is fortunate who learns to needed to promote Philmont.” District Roundtable,” commented far they want to hike, the scenery work, either by his own initiative Paul. Such dedication pays off they want to enjoy and the pro- or through necessity. That, in my Paul’s role as Ambassador to the whenever someone new enrolls in a grams they want to experience. opinion, is God’s plan for humani- Inland Northwest Council has provid- PTC conference. Treks vary year-by-year. Taking a ty and therefore an important part ed him with a multitude of challeng- es. The Council has headquarters in Paul has found many other places to look at the 2017 routes gives of my religious principles.” spread the word. The Council’s an- Crews a good idea of the range A pamphlet containing Waite’s Spokane WA, services more than 10,000 youth and involves over 5,000 nual University of Scouting, STEM and scope of the adventures epigrams was first published by University (to promote backcountry ahead. Crews will be notified in his son, Elliott (Chope) in 1964 adult volunteers. Treks), Wood Badge and Scout Shop March of their itinerary selection and is available from the Tooth of It covers eastern Washington state camping sale events have all hosted window which happens over a two Time Traders. and northern Idaho from the Canadi- Paul and his winning smile. day period in April.

Conference Spotlight

“Everyone Likes To Be Welcomed” Conference Helps Recruit Families

Sustaining strong membership in them home to share with fellow particular needs of the unit. a unit depends not only on having Scouters. new members join the unit, but • Fit every type of unit, every also on engaging youth and their This conference is recommended age level and every pro- families in the unit experiences so for New Member Coordinators, gram. that they feel welcomed and want unit leaders, and Membership Committee members of all levels • Be recruited and supported to stay. The role of the New Mem- by key unit leadership. ber Coordinator (NMC) is to en- including Scouters who want to sure that both keys to success help grow Scouting. • Be provided with training both online and face to face. • Be mentored by the District Membership Chair and be- come part of the District Membership team. New Pamphlets on Trek Prep • Be visible and easily identifi- able at unit gatherings by and Hunting Opportunities their welcoming smiles and their BSA “ Welcome ” logo that they display and wear Philmont has developed two bro- PSR-PASS is a weekend course on an activity shirt, on a hat chures that are available to describe given at Philmont which has more or vest or in some cases, a opportunities not widely known to hands-on backcountry training. pin on a field uniform. potential Philmont attendees. Sportsman Adventure One covers trek preparation courses Waite Philips was attracted to the Scouters will learn methods and that are held at Councils that histori- techniques to welcome and excite Cimarron area for its opportunities to cally have had high Philmont attend- hunt and fish. He often invited Philmont’s “Everyone Likes To Be Welcomed” Conference teaches New Member Coordinators to new youth and their families. ance as well as at Philmont. go all out to make families new to the Scouting program feel they belong and are valued. Millennial families approach activi- friends to join him in the backcountry Philmont Advisor Seminar (PAW) on fishing and hunting expeditions. The course will be offered during ties in new ways, and the course take place. Recognizing the im- Week 8 which is from July 29 to will explain how to make scouting PAW is a two hour long classroom Since the 1940’s, Philmont has been portance of whole-family recruit- August 4. fun and right for them. session to prepare Advisors. Train- offering guided, invitational big game ing, the BSA has created a com- ing will be held during 2018 for those hunts to those actively involved in mittee-level position called “New In itself, the New Member Coordi- Unit New Member Coordinators scheduled for 2019 treks. Scouting. Sportsmen are considered Member Coordinator” to help will learn skills for use right away upon recommendation from a local nator position has been designed to grow their units, while District/ The PAW seminar covers basic top- ensure that boys, and soon to be to: ics like setting up a unit Philmont council Scout Executive. If approved, girls, as well as their siblings and Council Membership Chairs will Sportsmen will be able to submit an learn how to recruit, train, and committee, youth training, and condi- parents, feel part of the Scouting • Be a fun and engaging posi- tioning suggestions. application to hunt, which must be Family as soon as they join. tion. support New Member Coordina- accompanied by a deposit. If suc- tors in their units. Attendees will Philmont Advisors Skills School cessful in the draw, Sportsmen will On-line courses are available at • Form relationships with new discover ways to recruit, train, (PASS) receive a letter of acceptance. If my.scouting.org. Better still, at- members and their families. and motivate young parents to unsuccessful, Philmont will refund the tending the 2018 PTC conference serve as leaders. The Member- Field-PASS is an 8-hour program • Use a team approach by offered at Councils around the coun- deposit and Sportsmen will remain “Everyone Likes To Be Wel- ship Committee Guidebook will be on the mailing list for future hunts. comed – Reaching and Engag- encouraging more than one covered which provides infor- ty. It provides hands-on training in ing Scout Families” is an excel- NMC in a unit, allowing them mation on developing a plan and addition to the organizational infor- All hunters must purchase a Game- lent way for a Council or District to tailor their work to individ- enhancements to improve growth. mation provided at PAW. Backcoun- hunting or Game-hunting and Fishing Membership Committee member ual interests/expertise, as The new Cub Scouting Changes try techniques on safety, sanitation, License before applying for any big to learn key concepts and bring well as to recognize the will also be covered. and camp set up are covered. game draw license.