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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 New Mexico. 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 Waite Phillips 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.
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