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Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America DIG DAY ��PAGE 3 TREASURE ISLAND �� PAGES 14-15 Scouts ready to Escape to Treasure dig in and get Island this summer for dirty to beautify the ultimate Day Camp KC this spring. Adventures adventure. inSCOUTING April/May 2016 www.hoac-bsa.org • (816) 942-9333 Volume 21 — Number 2 2015 EAGLE SCOUT CLASS

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FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE

Lion Cubs? COUNCIL CALENDAR ou may have read recently that the While our Cub Scout market share of look at ways to specifically strengthen April YNational Council of the Boy Scouts more than 20% and youth retention the Tiger Cub program in our council 2 Naish Adventure Weekend of America announced that a new Lion rate is one of the best in the nation, we this year. 5 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation Cub program for kindergarten age boys know that we can and need to do bet- 6 Council Marketing Committee Meeting As a council we have committed to the would be rolled out as a pilot program ter. Another concern was “burn out” by 6 Council Day Camp Meeting continual development and improve- this fall. The National Council has our youth participating in a 6-year Cub 7 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation ment of our leader succession planning, opened the opportunity for councils Scout program. 9 Northland Scout Shop Grand Opening training and Cub Scout program offer- to submit applications to participate in 9 Skilled Trades Day — Bartle A question that I have had is, “Why is ings. One of the areas that is currently the pilot program. 9 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation our Tiger Cub (1st Grade) membership under consideration are “minicamp or 10 Scout Day at the K The option of a pilot Lion one-day adventures” at Naish 13 University of Scouting Staff Meeting Cub program in the Scout Reservation for Cub 13 Boy Scout Camp Final Payment Due Heart of America Scouts beginning this fall. 15-17 Wood Badge Training Council was 16 Naish Adventure Weekend reviewed by the As I talk about retention, I can 19 Council Golf Classic Council’s Executive with absolute certainty tell you Committee. The result- that when a Cub Scout par- 22-23 Passover ing decision was that the ticipates in our council’s Day 22 VOA Awards Banquet council will not be applying Camp, Bear Camp or Webelos 23 Naish Adventure Weekend to be a pilot council for the Camp, they will stay in Cub 26 Council Coordinated Meeting Lion Cub program for the Scouts longer and advance 27 Day Camp Discount Fee Due 2016-2017 program year. quicker than their peers who 27 Bear & Webelos Camp Final Payment Due However, the council will do not attend one of our many 29-30 OA Induction Weekend #1 re-evaluate this decision summer programs. May next year as additional I would welcome your 6-8 Wood Badge Training information becomes avail- thoughts and ideas on how we can 7 Dig Day able about the program’s successes and less than our Wolf (2nd Grade) mem- build and strengthen our Cub Scout 11 University of Scouting Staff Meeting implementation in other councils. bership?” The Tiger Cub program was program in the Heart of America 13-15 OA Induction Weekend #2 implemented over 25 years ago. As the 14 SCOUTStrong Challenge Some of the reasons not to participate Council. first opportunity for a boy to join Cub 15 Bear Camp Leader Orientation in the pilot program is the council’s Scouts, one would think our Tiger Cub Kenn Miller 16 Bear Camp Leader Orientation continued focus to strengthen and sup- membership would be greater than our (816) 569-4980 17 Council Risk Management Committee Meeting port our current Cub Scout program. Wolf membership. We will continue to [email protected] 18 Council Training Committee Meeting 18 Council Shooting Sports Committee Meeting 20-22 Tribal Celebration ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING 21 Naish Adventure Weekend 24 Council Commissioner Meeting Published February/March, April/May, June/July, August/ September, October/November, December/January by the Heart 30 Memorial Day — Council Service Center of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. This issue and past Closed archived issues can be found on the Heart of America Council 31 Council Membership Committee Meeting website, www.hoac-bsa.org. June PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENTS TREASURER 5-10 NYLT — Session A Scott Boswell Jeremy Croucher Bruce Snyder 6-11 NYLT — Session B William Easley COUNCIL ASSISTANT TREASURER 24-25 Cub Scout STEM Camp Tom Freeman COMMISSIONER Gregg Givens 24 Scout City BBQ Hon. Keith W. Sickendick Aaron R. Guest Clifford W. Illig LEGAL COUNSEL 28 Council Commissioner Meeting SCOUT EXECUTIVE Richard A. McWhirt Richard L. Martin Kendrick J.E. Miller Jeanette Prenger EDITOR For the complete Gregg Riess Matt I. Armstrong Zachary H. Shafran 2016 Camp Session Calendar Charlie M. Tetrick GRAPHIC DESIGN Tammy L. Bosley Go to www.hoac-bsa.org/calendar

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COUNCIL NEWS Dig Day May 7 | A Good Turn for Kansas City Dig in and get dirty! Dig Day is back and we’re teaming up with Kansas City Parks and Recreation to beautify the city for spring. Join us on May 7 and help plant more than 80 of the city’s community Council Welcomes flower beds across 35 locations on Mother’s Day weekend. New Deputy 3 From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, all Scouts, volunteers and Parks and Recreation representatives will plant flower beds at their specified Scout Executive locations. 3 Bring water, sun screen, work gloves, a cheerful attitude and be ready to have fun and get your hands dirty. he Heart of America Council is 3 Dig Day is a fun way for your unit to earn community service hours and work towards your Tpleased to announce the selection Journey to Excellence goals. of Matt Hill as the council’s new Deputy 3 All participants will receive the official Dig Day patch. Scout Executive. Matt previously served as Scout Executive of the Chippewa Valley Space is limited. Reserve Council in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and brings to Kansas City an impressive record your dig site today at in the areas of membership development DigDay2016.kintera.org. and fundraising. Please help us welcome Matt and his wife Rachel to Kansas City. We look forward to growing the Scouting program in the Heart of America Council under Matt’s leadership.

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COUNCIL NEWS SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS 2015 Don Hall, Jr. Eagle Scout Class Reception

he 2015 Don Hall, Jr. Eagle Scout Class Recep- Scout Oath and Law and to the mentorship of Eagle tion welcomed more than 1,200 Scouts and Scouts. This year’s award was presented to Myrl Wear, families to Municipal Music Hall on Sunday, Troop 93, Shawnee United Methodist Church. TFebruary 21. In 2015, 907 young men in the Kansas City Metro area earned Scouting’s highest rank and do- The National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award honors nated more than 122,000 hours of community service Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding National Eagle Scout Association President through required Eagle Scout projects. achievement and have made a positive impact in our Glenn Adams presents the Eagle Scout Service community. This year’s honorees were David Chin- Project of the Year Award to Zane Schafer. Municipal Music Hall is considered a special place nery, president and CEO of Adams Dairy Bank, Jason for thousands of Kansas City area Eagle Scouts Grill, Senior Advisor at Parris Communications, and because of its rich Jackson County Circuit Court Scouting history. Judge Kenneth Garrett. From 1937 to 1979, 20,598 Boy Scouts The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Ad- were presented their ams National Eagle Scout Service coveted Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award was pre- badge at the Kansas sented to Zane Schafer from Troop City landmark. The 1332 in Blue Springs, MO. Zane’s annual tradition was Eagle Scout project was completed renewed in 2012 at Liggett Trail Education Center after a more than where he created a specialized thirty-year hiatus. playground for students with special needs. 2015 National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award “Becoming an Eagle Scout is the pinnacle of the Scout- Prior to the start of the ceremony, members of the Recipients Judge Kenneth Garrett, Jason Grill, ing program and a milestone achievement in a young and David Chinnery. man’s life. Events like our Eagle Scout Reception allows 2015 and 1965 Eagle Scout classes, and distinguished us to honor these young men for their tremendous ac- guests, gathered for the official event photo. Order complishments and also gives us a chance to showcase your commemorative copy at http://mcarverphoto. Scouting to the Kansas City community,” said Kendrick com/bsa2015/index.html. J.E. Miller, Heart of America Council Scout Executive.

Don Hall, Jr., president and CEO of Hallmark, served as this year’s Eagle Scout Class Honoree. 56 years earlier Don’s grandfather, Joyce C. Hall, the founder of Hallmark, was named the 1960 Eagle Scout Class honoree.

This year’s reception was emceed by Eagle Scout and Fox 4 News Anchor John Holt and also included the presentation of the Paul D. Arend Distinguished Scoutmaster Award, National Outstanding Eagle Scout Awards, and the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Na- tional Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.

The Paul D. Arend Distinguished Scoutmaster Award Don Hall, Jr., Myrl Wear, is presented annually to a Scoutmaster who has dem- 2015 Eagle Scout 2015 Paul D. Arend onstrated a lifelong commitment to the values of the Class Honoree Distinguished Scoutmaster

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COUNCIL NEWS

A Grand Tradition: Kansas City’s Legacy of Eagle Scouts By Andy Dubill, Council Historian

In 2015, 907 young men in the Heart of America Council became Eagle the council’s 1920 annual report there is a description of three “Outstand- Scouts – the highest rank in Scouting. On Sunday, February 21, many of ing Scouts of 1920” as well as a complete list of the twenty-eight Scouts who those young men and their parents gathered at Municipal Music Hall to be attained Life and Star rank honored for their impressive achievement. For many years, it was the tradi- that year. One of the Scouts tion of the Kansas City Area Council to bestow the coveted Eagle medal in mentioned was Harry that majestic facility and the tradition was renewed in 2012 after a more than Cooper of Troop 92 who thirty-year hiatus. attained the rank of Eagle Scout in September, 1920. The ceremony started years before when new Eagle Scouts would be honored He was the only African at annual Round-Ups and other Scouting events where Scouts and other American Eagle Scout in community citizens were present. In the first two decades of Scouting in Kansas City, and accord- Kansas City, it was unusual to have more than a handful of Scouts earn the ing to the best information Eagle award every year so available, the only African a separate ceremony was American Eagle Scout in not necessary. the United States. To make Cooper’s feat even more One of the earliest photos amazing, there were only on record from an Eagle Rare photo of Eagle Scout Harry Cooper in 1920 ten Eagle Scouts in Kansas Scout class reception is City, Missouri at the time. from September, 1929 An interesting picture believed to be from the Scout Rally in 1920 shows when that year’s Eagle Chief Scout Executive James West, Kansas City Scout Executive Edward C. Scout class gathered at Wright, Jr. and a man believed to be Council Treasurer J. Frederick Green the American Royal. The 1929 Eagle Scout Class at the American Royal along with Cooper and six other Eagle Scouts at an event in Kansas City. thirty-two Scouts who (Note: We know very little about Harry Cooper. If you have any knowledge of earned the award were dressed in their Scouting finest and were addressed by what happened to him after 1920, please let us know.) Missouri Governor Henry Caulfield. In the background you can see the tux- edo clad leaders of the Kansas City Area Council watch The first Eagle Scout in Kansas City, Kansas was the governor address the class with pride. Clarence Abbott. The awarding of Abbott’s Eagle Scout rank was such a big event that it warranted Interestingly enough, Kansas City Scouting claims three a special Kansas City, Kansas Chamber of Com- “first” Eagle Scouts. The first Eagle Scout was Ralph merce program on December 29, 1920. The local Frank in 1914. Ralph was a member of Boy Scout Troop newspaper arranged to have an artist sketch Clar- 40, sponsored by The Temple Congregation B’Nai ence dressed in his complete Scout uniform prior Jehudah in Kansas City, Missouri. Amazingly Frank to the ceremony. Clarence was such a news item earned all of his merit badges within three months after that the paper ran two articles the week of the returning from summer camp at Elk Springs, Missouri ceremony. More than two-hundred of his friends, in 1914. Frank was a high school dropout who had relatives, and Scouts attended the special program gone to work full time to support his family. He had a for the first Eagle Scout in Kansas City, Kansas. full time job in the drapery department of the Robert Keith Furniture Company and did his Scout work in the If you have any additional information about evenings or on weekends. early ceremonies or Eagle Scouts, or have other questions about Scouting history that would The Kansas City Council is also believed to have be good topics for future columns, email Andy produced the first African American Eagle Scout. In Sketch of Kansas City’s Clarence Abbot, Kansas City, Dubill at [email protected]. first Eagle Scout, Kansas’ first Eagle Scout Ralph Frank.

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COUNCIL NEWS

DUTY TO GOD Religious Emblems Resources

Check out P.R.A.Y.’s new Duty to God Online Resource Kit. Inside you’ll find everything from a Religious Emblems Chart to a sample presentation script. Get your Duty to God Resource Kit at www.praypub.org/partner_bsa.htm.

Eagle Scouts Soar RUN AT THE at State Capitol More than 700 Eagle Scouts gathered in Jefferson City on February 15 for Missouri Eagle Scout Day. Fellow SPEEDWAY Eagle Scout and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon delivered the keynote address. SATURDAY, 05.14.16

Sporting Kansas City SCOUT NIGHT Friday, September 9

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FINANCE NEWS

2016 Patron Luncheon Sets Council Fundraising Record capacity crowd and inspiring featured guest speaker set the stage for a record setting 2016 APatron Luncheon. The Heart of America Council’s premiere fundraising event welcomed more than 950 business and community leaders to the Marriott Muehlebach on March 3. The Color Guard Scouts Caleb Chang, Clayton Varner, annual event not only raises much needed Brett Shepherd funds for Scouting, but it also showcases the importance of our program to the Kansas City community. In addition to welcoming a new record crowd, this year’s luncheon raised a record setting $554,420 for local Scouting programs.

Featured guest speaker Michael Durant capti- vated attendees with his personal story of survival and courage. Durant was the pilot of Black Hawk helicopter Super Six Four that was fired upon and subsequently brought down during a combat operation in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 3, 1993. The events of that day were recounted in Mark Bowden’s best-selling book Black Hawk Down and Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-winning movie of the same name. Life Scout Nathan Eckman, Troop 10, helps lead the Scout Oath and Law The 2016 Patron Luncheon was chaired by Stephen Hooley, Chairman, CEO and President of DST Systems, Inc.

Stephen Hooley, 2016 Patron Luncheon Chairman Stephen Hooley and Michael Durant

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FINANCE NEWS

2016 Investment in Character Campaign in Homestretch Donate Today

nvestment in Character is our annual fundraising campaign that gives fam- Iilies, friends, alumni, business and community organizations the chance to support Scouting in the Heart of America Council. It allows the council to provide the resources necessary to make sure all youth can benefit from Scouting’s fun, exciting, adventure-filled activities that foster character, honesty, respect and life-long values.

With more than 30,000 youth served, unparalleled camping facilities spanning 5,300 acres, and endless experience ori- In Memory of: ented activities, there’s no better place to be a Scout than right here in the Heart of America Council. Invest in our future by Russell Atha Jr Andrew Huffman making an Investment in Character. Your Nancy & Jim Carnes Myrna Frost gift will ensure that today’s Scouts become Ann & Bruce Ebling tomorrow’s leaders. Please consider a gift Janet Boone Service Club Tom O’Connor at your unit’s Investment in Character pre- Tobias & Nancy Fritz Joanne Hayes sentation or donate online today at www. Albert Hamilton Merriman Foundation hoac-bsa.org. Mrs. Elaine Atha Merriman Ann & Bill Hunt Mr. & Mrs. Tim & Merriman Sotos Fran & Charlene Lemery 2016 Investment in Character “Courteous” Recognition Patches Mr. & Mrs. Michael Atha Merriman Curtis Ottinger Sr Mark Benezette Daniel & Shawn Gotobed Myrna Frost Jack Phillips JOIN OUR TEAM Leonard Como Kathleen Higgins John & Antonette Thornton James St. John Council Internship Program Richard David Cook Comfortcare Homes of Ottawa LLC Hallmark Cards Incorporated Think you have what it takes to join our team? The Heart of America Council’s internship program offers full-time college students the opportunity to work in a Lee Dean Frost non-profit corporate setting. Our interns receive a variety of unique experiences Myrna Frost In Honor of: with real work assignments as they interact within a team environment. Internship Nathan Giron opportunities now available in the areas of field service, finance, and marketing. Heart of America Council Staff Robert Nauman Marcia Cook An intern works 20-hours per week, with a $200 Luther E Holland Jr per-week stipend. The hours are flexible to adjust Douglas Furnell Dixie D Perkins for class schedules. There is no required field of Marcia Cook study. Previous Scouting experience is recom- mended, but not required.

To remember a loved one or honor a friend, mail your check to Memorials If you have questions or if you would like to be & Tributes, Heart of America Council, Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 414177, considered for an upcoming internship position, Kansas City, MO 64141-4177. For more information, contact Jeromy Heart of America Council contact Anthony Escobar at anthony.escobar@ Rutledge at (816) 569-4965. scouting.org.

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STEM

STEM CAMPING Webelos STEM Weekend

April 30 – May 1 | H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation THE STEM GUY Webelos STEM Weekend returns to the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation April 30 – May 1. STEM Weekend participants will be introduced to a cutting edge program that will START to SuperNova explore the areas of science, technology, It never ceases to amaze me. I sat in the corner of the merit badge engineering and math forum with a simple robotic arm that used water for hydraulic as well as give Scouts pressure. I had a Rubik’s cube and 4 a jumpstart on their magnets. Before long, I had a crowd of Nova and SuperNova young Scouts. Eager minds imagining Awards. STEM Week- the endless possibilities of $20 bucks end will also include a worth of stuff. After class started, few camp favorites like several unit leaders asked me “How do shooting sports and we get started?” My first reaction was climbing as well as a “Simple, just commit to starting!” Let special presentation by me explain. the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Space is limited and only 150 spots are still available. Units don’t have to have a staff of engineers on their roster or access The cost is $30 which covers camping, food, program items and event patch. to a supercomputer. You just need a few leaders that are excited Register now at www.STEMcamping.org. about discovering the unknown, and willing to share that with the youth. No degrees, no resumes, just enthusiasm. The BSA has all Boy Scout STEM Camp the training already built. They have access July 27 – August 3 | H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation to the brightest minds in the nation and can Explore a new side of the Reservation at Bartle STEM Camp July 27 – August put you in touch with 3. This seven-day outdoor adventure is open to Boy Scouts and Venturers and them to support your will feature everything from robotics to engineering. The Council STEM Com- program. We need mittee is currently unit leaders will- developing a new ing to be counselors, can’t miss program much like merit badge counselors, that can make that for 2016. Learn more first connection. The Nova awards are designed to be or register at www. delivered by counselors, and amazingly, it’s STEMcamping.org. all about the journey. And when a Scout is ready, we have a group of mentors that can help them reach SuperNova. Just think of it. Access to some of the brightest minds in our area, and all you have to do is want to play.

The STEM Guy Questions? Email [email protected]

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H. ROE BARTLE SCOUT RESERVATION

CAMP STAFF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

and was elevated to Sachem in the Tribe of Mic-O- Say in 2014.

Anthony’s first summer on the H. Roe Bartle Camp Staff was in 2009 and he has served on staff every summer since. He’s been a part of the Piercing Ar- row and Lone Star Camp Staff, has worked at the dining hall, Scoutcraft, helped create the Top Shot Paintball outpost — the first of its kind in the country — and was the Lone Star Program Director during the 2015 camping season. Anthony will return this summer as the Program Director in Lone Star. STAFF SPOTLIGHT Anthony is studying psychology and communications at Northwest Missouri State University and Anthony Gonnello will graduate this December. Scouting and his expe- Each summer, the council’s Camp Staff College riences serving on the H. Roe Bartle Camp Staff A Double Dose of Scholarship program helps to attract and retain a have had a large impact on his academic success. quality summer camp staff. In 2015, $150,000 in Anthony has been a recipient of a camp staff schol- Summer Camp scholarships were awarded to 112 camp staff mem- arship the last four years and admits that he would bers from the H. Roe Bartle and Theodore Naish have been unable to return each summer without Experience the excitement of the H. Roe Scout Reservations and Rotary Camp. the financial assistance these scholarships provide. Bartle Scout Reservation twice this summer. Scouts can now return to the Reservation for One of those recipients was Anthony Gonnello. With continued support of the Camp Staff College a second session at a discounted rate. Enjoy Anthony first joined Scouting at the age of seven Scholarship program we will be able to provide the an additional 10-days of summer for only as a member of Pack 469 in Raytown, Missouri. best staff for our campers. To make a donation to the $245. Call the council camping department He later crossed-over to Boy Scout Troop 469 2016 scholarship program, visit www.hoac-bsa.org for more information at (816) 942-9333 or where he remained active until moving to Troop and click DONATE NOW. visit www.scoutcamping.org. 269. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2011

Provisional Units SNEAK PEEK NEW IN 2016 at Bartle CAMPER SHIRT ICE CLIMBING Each summer, our An icy surprise awaits campers this sum- very busy Scouts mer on the Reservation. New in 2016, have a hard time Scouts will get to try their hand at ice making the choice climbing in the middle of summer. The between activities. new ice climbing program will be an added Many times Scout camp takes a back- feature to Climbing Merit Badge as well as seat to other summer commitments. additional outpost The council has a provisional camper programs. The new program that can help with this. If a program will give boy can’t attend camp with his home Scouts the opportu- unit for any reason, we will assist in nity to use new gear finding a provisional unit that he can such as ice axes and camp with. For more information con- crampons on our tact Laura Campbell at (816) 569-4928. simulated ice wall.

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afraid of heights when they arrive at the tower. But once they go through the train- THE TOWER ing and orientation, they decide to try the tower and all of a sudden they lose their fear of heights. Joe Scouter Visits the H. Roe I watched a couple troops who were rappelling up and down the tower. When the Bartle Scout Reservation Scout gets to the top of the tower he rings a bell to let others know that he made it. Was I surprised when I returned to my old There are also natural rock faces on the sides of the tower so Scouts of all ages and Scout camp on the Osage River after having sizes can climb safely. been away for some 85 years. Just before I made the turn in my ol’ 1932 Ford coupe In addition to the climbing tower the staff is responsible for cooking special evening onto the road that leads to Camp Sawmill meals for two special outpost programs — Cliff Hanger and Up and Down Cave. We and Lone Star, I saw this big wooden never dreamed of anything like this when I was in Scouts years ago — boy these tower that looked a little like the oil der- Scouts really have a great program at Bartle today! ricks I used to work on in Oklahoma in (Editor’s Note: Joe Scouter was a Boy Scout from 1929 the late 1930’s. to the early 1930’s who reported on activities at Camp Dan Sayre in Noel, Missouri and Camp Osceola Charles Winfrey — the Climbing (now the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation). He Tower Director — explained to me all would routinely send articles back to the Kansas of the safety requirements that are in City newspapers which were read by the parents place to protect Scouts who climb the of Scouts who were at camp. It just so happened tower and they are exhaustive. The staff that Joe Scouter visited the Bartle Scout Res- told me that many Scouts say they are ervation this past summer and sent us a few observations on what he observed.)

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There’s Still Time to Sign-up for Summer Camp at Naish Summer’s nearly here! Have you signed up for summer camp yet? Don’t let your Webelos, Bears or Boy Scouts miss out on the fun, adventure and advancement opportunities that summer camp provides.

Boy Scout Camp Fees ON OR BEFORE 4/13/16 4/14/16 OR AFTER Boy Scouts $250.00 $275.00 Plan Your Adventure 1st Two Leaders $150.00 $175.00 Additional Full Time Leaders $250.00 $275.00 Camp Weekend at Part Time Leaders $50.00 per day $60.00 per day Naish

Webelos Camp Fees ON OR BEFORE 4/27/16 4/28/16 OR AFTER Can’t get enough camp? Then plan an Adven- ture Camp Weekend! Activities include shoot- Webelos $150.00 $160.00 ing sports — archery, rifle and shotgun (plus Full Time Leaders $150.00 $160.00 pistol for Venturing Crews) — the all new ATV Den Chiefs $60.00 $65.00 Rider Course, COPE, Climbing and Rappel- Part Time Leaders $60.00 per day $65.00 per day ling, and Wilderness First Aid. Registrations are first-come, first-serve, so now is the perfect time to reserve your spot. Sign up at www.hoac- Bear Camp Fees ON OR BEFORE 4/27/16 4/28/16 OR AFTER bsa.org/mini-camp-weekends. Bears $65.00 $75.00 Leaders $65.00 $75.00 Spring Dates: Fall Dates: Den Chiefs $30.00 $35.00 April 16, 2016 September 24, 2016 April 23, 2016 October 8, 2016 Register now at www.ScoutCamping.org May 21, 2016 October 22, 2016 November 5, 2016

Take a Cross-Country ATV Ride Our new ATV Rider Course is available at Naish to Scouts 14 and older. Those who successfully complete the course will then be able to experience a cross-country ride where they will continue learning how to ride safely and enjoy the fun of ATVs. Class size is limited to six participants. Spring courses will be held April 23 and May 21. Make your reservations now at www.atv.kintera.org.

The ATV Rider Course will also be offered at Naish’s 2016 Boy Scout Camp sessions, June 6-11 and June 12-18.

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TAMEGONIT LODGE

Vigil Honor and Founders Award OA Unit Elections Nominations Has your unit scheduled an Nominations must be RECEIVED Order of the Arrow election? A suc- 2016 National Leadership at the Heart of America Council cessful unit election is Service Center by July 1, 2016. The the first step to attaining Seminar nominee must have been a Brother- membership in the Order hood member of the Order of the of the Arrow. Learn how October 14-16 | Parkville, MO Arrow for a minimum of two years to schedule an election at before being considered for selection as a Vigil http://bit.ly/1SuxwIg The National Leadership Seminar (NLS) is Honor member. Vigil and Founders Award nomi- a weekend conference focused on the skills nations available at www.hoac-bsa.org/vigil-honor. and attributes of leadership. The program en- hances the leadership skills of the Order of the SAVE THE DATE Arrow’s key youth and adult members as they seek to improve their service to the BSA and Upcoming Tamegonit Lodge Events their communities.

OA Section 5B Conclave April 15-17 Every Arrowman will benefit from attending OA Spring Induction #1 — Naish April 29 – May 1 NLS. Youth participants should be at least 15 The first edition of the Torchbearer 2016 is now Dig Day May 7 years-old and a Lodge officer. available online at OA Spring Induction #2 — Naish May 13-15 NLS will be offered October 14 –16, 2016 at the www.hoac-bsa.org/ Heartland Center in Parkville, MO. Register torchbearer. OA Summer Induction #1 — Naish June 8-9 online at http://2016OANLS-NLATS.kintera. OA Summer Induction #2 — Naish June 15-16 org. To learn more about this year’s NLS pro- OA Fall Induction #1 — Bartle August 12-14 gram visit www.central.oa-bsa.org. OA Fall Induction #2 — Naish August 26-28

Spring ▶ Spring Induction #1: April 29 – May 1 DEADLINE to register is Friday, April 15 Inductions www.2016SpringInduction1.kintera.org ▶ Spring Induction #2: May 13-15 DEADLINE to register is Friday, April 29 www.2016SpringInduction2.kintera.org

Cost to attend: $45 (Ordeal Candidate), $35 (Brotherhood Candidate), Reservation Upgrades $25 (Arrowman/Non-Arrowman) Getting the Reservation ready for summer. (Reminder: Health Forms and 2 deep trained leadership are Sheet Metal Workers Union members install required at all Scouting events. Late and walk-In registrants will a new roof on the Cunningham Pavilion at NOT be admitted.) Cub World.

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DAY CAMP PREVIEW

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DAY CAMP PREVIEW

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CUB SCOUT CAMPING

WEBELOS CAMP 2016

elebrate Camp Naish’s 90th anniversary with Sign-ups are currently underway and openings are still Ca summer camping experience that will create available. The registration deadline is April 27, 2016. memories to last a lifetime! Webelos Camp is a two- Fees for Webelos and full-time Leaders are currently night, three-day adventure full of $150.00. Register now at www.webeloscamp.kintera.org or great activities. Campers will email [email protected] for more information. shoot BB-guns and bows and arrows, learn first aid through different hands-on sce- narios, splash in our Olympic-sized swimming pool, learn about the Interactive Camp Tutorials creatures living in the Nature Webelos 1 Advancement: bit.ly/1WScg1F Lodge, enjoy our campfire Supplemental Adventures: bit.ly/1QLvFAK skits, and much more! Webelos 2 Advancement: bit.ly/1ntdWlU Our staff is dedicated to one goal: to make sure we Activities: bit.ly/1QDDBnN provide the best camping experience for you and your Scouts.

BEAR CAMP 2016

ring your Bears to the wooded hills of Camp Na- night, there will be an entertaining campfire, where Bish, where Cub World is home to a fantastically Bears will perform! fun two days and one night of camping this summer. Your Bear is a Cub Scout entering Signups are now occurring, with some openings still the third grade this fall. Give available. Bear and parent camp fees are now $65. Den him a summer to remember Chiefs can attend for a reduced fee of $30. Register by bringing him to BEAR now at www.bearcamp.kintera.org. Camp.

At Bear Camp, your Scout will find a Castle, a Fort, Tipi’s, a Lost Mine and a Pirate Ship. Bears will have fun with all the activities that are available at camp. And there are over 40 possible advancement activities that are available for a Bear to check off in their handbooks. Some of these activities will be Bears exploring the Lost Mine, making a tool box, learning about knife safety and earning their Whittling Chip. Splashing in the Pirate Ship Water Park and shooting water cannons are favorites. Visiting the ranges to fire BB-guns and bows and arrows will be exciting. Then there is the experience of roasting a marshmallow on an open fire and making a S’more. Playing games of every type will fill the days. And at

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2017 National Jamboree e part of something amazing. Live Scouting’s adven- Adventure Areas will Bture and join our council contingent of 125 Scouts to offer unparalleled activi- the 2017 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Re- ties like: serve in the rugged hills of West Virginia. This once in a lifetime event takes place every • Adventure Valley — home SPACE IS LIMITED four years and our council is now taking to rock climbing, mountain biking, SIGN UP TODAY! applications for our three council troops challenge courses and kayaking and two council crews to attend. • The Canopy — home to the famous canopy tour that zips through the trees 50 to 80 feet high More than just the Jamboree, our council con- • Thrasher Mountain — home of the famous skate- tingent will enjoy an unbelievable pre-Jamboree bus trip boarding and BMX courses that will include stops at: • Bows and Barrels — the shooting sports gallery fea- • Huntsville, Alabama: U.S. Rocket and Space Center turing shotguns, rifles, archery and more • Oak Ridge, Tennessee: Oak Ridge National • Aquatics — featuring fishing, kayaking, water obstacle Laboratory course, and scuba • Norfolk, Virginia: Norfolk Naval Station Other activities include exhibits, conservation projects, • Washington D.C.: Sites throughout our treks and amazing stage shows. Visit www.summitbsa. Nation’s Capital org/events/jamboree/overview for more about these • A day of whitewater rafting before arriving at the amazing Jamboree attractions. Summit on July 19 Make your $100 deposit and register online From July 19 through July 28, Jamboree attendees will www.hoac-bsa.org/national-jamboree Live Scouting’s Adventure. The Our Council Jamboree Committee is so excited about Jamboree pro- the upcoming 2017 National Jamboree that we want gram will be de- to share our enthusiasm with your troop or crew. livered on site at Contact Alan Sanders at asanders@ the Summit in the scouting.org or (816) 569-4958 to New River Gorge make arrangements to have one of and in communi- our committee members attend a unit ties throughout meeting to share the excitement with southern West your Scouts and parents. We want as Virginia as well as the summit of the Sum- many of your Scouts as possible to mit — Garden Ground Mountain. Live Scouting’s Adventure!

WE WANT YOU AT

TM THE 2017 NATIONAL JAMBOREE Heart of America Council SIGN UP TODAY AT HOAC-BSA.ORG/NATIONAL-JAMBOREE

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VENTURING

April like the VOA Lock-In Friends, Fun, and provide the perfect en- 22 VOA Meeting, 7:00 pm vironment for fun, friend- Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO Flying Dodgeballs ship, and self-confidence. One advisor expressed his ap- 23 Venturing Spring Banquet, 6:00 pm Venturers take over Emerald City preciation for the event in provid- Woods Chapel Community of Christ, 500 NE Woods Chapel Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO ing positive experiences in the lives of his Venturers. 41 Venturers and their leaders gathered at Emerald One excited advisor simply celebrated staying up May City Gym in Overland Park on Friday, February 26 later than the Council Staff Advsior, Elisa Corry. The for the annual VOA Lock-In. Crews came from 4 HOAC-VOA would like to thank Emerald City Gym 26 VOA Meeting, 7:00 pm councils, including Heart of America, Jayhawk Area, Council Service Center, for hosting the event and all of the adult leaders who 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO Coronado Area, and Overland Trails, to join in an drove the miles, overnight adventure. The Venturers had a great time made the phone June on the Monster Mountain Rock Wall, in the giant calls, and gave up 24 VOA Meeting, 7:00 pm foam pit, on the giant trampolines, and playing a few the hours of sleep Council Service Center, fierce games of dodgeball. The advisors seemed most to make this event 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO relieved and excited to see sleeping bags rolled out a success. after a long night of excitement. Venturing activities Council Venturing Advisor Elisa Corry (816) 569-4966 [email protected]

ing, BMX biking, water sports, shooting sports, zip VenturingFest lines, challenge courses, and so much more. July 31-August 5 | Summit Bechtel Don’t miss out! Register today at www.summitbsa. Reserve org/venturingfest.

ou’ve been patiently waiting and now we’ve Ygot the details you’ve be clamoring for! Ventur- ingFest 2016 (previously known as AdventureFest) is the first national gathering of Venturers at the Sum- mit Bechtel Reserve and it’s set for July 31–August 5.

This six-day High Adventure excursion invites participants to explore the best that the Summit has to offer. Activities include rock climbing, skateboard-

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Sea Cadets, University of Missouri-Columbia Pre-Dental Club, and Kuwait Pre- Dentistry Program.

The event was organized by John Cottrell, director of Minority and Special Pro- grams at the School of Dentistry and Derek Williams, DDS, MS, an associate professor of Restorative Dentistry at the School of Dentistry, Megan Roberts, Naval Reserves, Daniel Kirkpatrick, third-year dental student and president of the Student National Dental Association/ Hispanic Student Dental Association (SNDA/HSDA). April 21 Committee Meeting, 12:00 pm Cottrell has served Heart of America Council, 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO as adviser to the Dental Research May 19 Committee Meeting, 12:00 pm Explorer Post for Heart of America Council, 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO the past 25 years of June 11 Law Enforcement Challenge the Post’s 34-year history.

For their moral support and help- UMKC Dental Explorers Host ing hands, special thanks are extended to: Richie Bigham, associate dean of Student Programs; Dr. Day of Discovery Lance Godley, Department of Restorative Clinical Sciences; Dr. Jack Nelson, De- he School’s practice labs were teaming with some enthusiastic visitors February partment of Restorative Clinical Sciences; and Kimberly Greene, student service T6 as dozens of would-be dentists explored the dental profession during a day coordinator. Also, a vote of thanks is due to Amanda Diaz, BMC photographer, of discovery hosted by the UMKC Dental Research Explorer Post. From 9:00 am to for his amazing job photographing this special and very unique hands-on expe- 1:30 pm area high school students interested in dentistry were able to experience the rience for prospective dental students. profession up-close and personal through a variety of hands-on activities.

Members of the U.S. Naval Reserves served as mentors, guiding the participants as they practiced IV inser- tion on mannequins and placed sutures in chicken breasts. Also on hand to assist were UMKC dental student members of the Student National Dental Association/Hispanic Student Dental Association (SNDA/HSDA) who instructed the participants as they practiced drilling and filling teeth and making dental impressions — all with plastic models.

The student participants were invited from a variety of local organizations that included: Children’s Mercy Medical Explorer Post, Latinos of Tomorrow, Avanzando Scholars, the Pre-Employment Transition Services, sponsored by MU, University Academy, UMKC Admission Enhancement Program, Prep Kansas City, US Naval

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INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING Monarchs for Peace A new project started in the Pela- My Gilwell Park Experience the District is connecting Scouts By Andrew Knott, Troop 225, Heart of America Council around the world. Adopted in 2015, the Monarch Watch involves the y time at Gilwell Park in England was definitely one of planting of milkweed, establishing Mthe most influential years of my life. I was able to live with new way stations, cleaning up existing thirty or so other people my age from all over the world. I had gardens, and planting new pollinator gardens to support roommates and coworkers from Mexico, Ecuador, Australia, the annual migration of monarch butterflies. Germany, New Zealand, Korea, Ghana, and many other coun- tries. We lived together, worked together, played together, and During Day Camp, Cub Scouts learned how to create traveled together. I will never forget the experiences I gained their own monarch way stations. They learned about soil from seeing all the different cultures mesh together. I still keep preparation, plant selection, weeding in touch with friends from Gilwell even four years later. without pesticides, and how to main- tain the garden for years to come. The work we did for Gilwell was great as well. It was lots of fun, but it also developed really important skills that I use today. We As part of the Monarchs for Peace learned about public speaking, presentation skills, time manage- project, Cubs created symbolic paper ment, teamwork, customer service, safety enforcement, and first butterflies that “migrated” to Canada aid. Those skills are very applicable in school and future careers. in late June. In September, Canadian Scouts in Ontario added their names Overall, my time spent at Gilwell was excellent and I would and group numbers to the paper but- highly recommend it to anyone who is able to go. It is truly an terflies and then sent them on their incredible opportunity. Free room and board, just a 20 minute way south. The butterflies were then train ride from central London, and the chance to travel all over Europe. Not very many people can say delivered to the Lobo Scouts of Morelia, Mexico, near the they moved to a different country by themselves at the age of 19. It is definitely worth taking a year off to end of November. These paper butterflies are expected to go while you are young and able to. School, work, family, and friends will all be there when you get back. return to the Pelathe District and their Cub Scout owners, carrying the names/addresses of Scouts from Canada and For more information on how you can experience Gilwell Park, contact Tom Johnson at Mexico sometime in April 2016. [email protected].

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It beat second-place Swimming by nearly 9,000 merit Rank Merit Badge 2015 badges earned. First Aid has been the king every year since 2009 (the first year for which detailed statistics 1 First Aid 80,716 were made available) — except for 2014, when Cook- 2 Swimming 71,821 ing was No. 1. 3 Cooking 67,691 A revised Cooking merit badge pamphlet and new 4 Environmental Science 63,783 requirements were released in 2013. During 2014 (and 2014 only), a Scout could use either the old or 5 Citizenship in the World 60,171 the new requirements — his choice. Either version 6 Citizenship in the Nation 57,161 2015 merit badge rankings counted toward Eagle, and a ton of Scouts decided 7 Communication 55,738 to go ahead and earn Cooking using the old require- Meet the new king — same as the old king. TheFirst ments in 2014. 8 Camping 54,342 Aid merit badge, dethroned by the Cooking merit Personal Fitness 52,499 When I released the 2014 rankings, I predicted that 9 badge in 2014, reclaimed the crown in 2015. Put Cooking’s reign at the top would last only a year, and 10 Citizenship in the Community 52,071 another way: More Scouts earned the First Aid merit that’s exactly what happened. Now that Cooking is badge in 2015 than any other merit 11 Personal Management 51,105 required for Eagle, though, we should see it in the top badge. And it wasn’t really close. 12 Family Life 51,008 five for good. The Cooking merit badge, which 13 Emergency Preparedness 47,879 simmered its way to the top of Where I got these numbers 14 Fingerprinting 43,743 the charts in 2014, cooled to third All figures come from Local Council Charter Applica- place in the 2015 merit badge 15 Rifle Shooting 43,196 tions. That means they’re based on the actual number rankings. TheSwimming merit 16 Archery 41,879 earned, not on sales of the badges. Some troops pur- badge dolphin-kicked its way into chase extra emblems in anticipation of future badge 17 Leatherwork 40,805 second, and the Environmental earnings, so sales numbers can be skewed. Science and Citizenship in the 18 Wilderness Survival 37,581 World merit badges rounded out The top 25 19 Wood Carving 36,890 the top five. 20 Kayaking 34,054 It’s no surprise that numbers 1 to 13 are Eagle- First Aid, first place required merit badges. Scouts are, of course, required 21 Canoeing 29,461 to earn these if they want to become Eagle Scouts, so Exactly 80,716 Scouts earned the First Aid merit 22 Chess 27,235 you’ll always find them at the top of the rankings. badge in 2015, which put that badge atop the charts. 23 Fishing 26,050 It’s in that 14 to 25 range where things get interest- 24 Art 24,374 ing. The Fingerprinting, Rifle Shooting, Archery, Leatherwork, Wilderness Survival, Wood Carv- 25 Lifesaving 23,983 ing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Chess, Fishing and Art merit badges are summer camp staples, so one would Check out where every merit badge ranked in 2015 expect to see them highly ranked. at http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org.

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is senior editor of Boys’ Life, Scouting and Eagles’ Call Magazines. Follow Bryan on Scouting at http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org.

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SCOUTING HISTORY

The Mid-West Boy Scout — the Official Magazine of Kansas City Scouting By Andy Dubill, Council Historian

The Mid-West Boy Scout, the official magazine for Boy Scouts in Kansas City was launched in July of 1915. In its inaugural issue, The Mid-West Boy Scout reported that the Kansas City Council ranked fourth in the country in the ratio of Scouts to boys of Scouting age in its area. The council was considered a strong Scouting center by all standards.

Albert J. Watson, Scout Commissioner of the Greater Kansas City Council, reminded readers that “Your Scout officials are planning activities for you during the summer, but of course, the great Scout event is the Summer Camp at Elk Springs. During the two weeks in camp you will have an opportunity to learn more of Scouting than you can at any other time, and the chums you will make will last a lifetime. The experience of 500 boys, living together as one big family, enjoying equal rights and knowing what it means to consider the rights of everyone else, is a training which he can secure in no other way.”

He went on to suggest that the “discipline may be irksome, that in itself is worthwhile.” He reminded Scouts reading the new magazine that when they took their place in the working world they would need to take orders without arguing. There were also going to be many pleasures down at Elk Springs in 1915 including the swimming hour, hiking, recreation and the camp fire hour. This would be a summer camp to remember. Parents were reminded to not forget the dates—August 16 to 28, 1915. The cost was only eight dollars for all expenses. The final reminder from Watson was, “Don’t count the cost now, but the benefits and profits later, REGISTER TODAY.”

If you have questions about Scouting history that would be good topics for future columns email Andy Dubill at [email protected].

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HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS — JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2016

BIG MUDDY IRON HORSE SOARING EAGLE Troop 1120 Parker Watson Douglas Watson, SM Troop 122 Brendon Langmack Jeffrey Allison, SM Troop 449 Colin Floyd Russell Kohl, SM Troop 1319 Isaac Boswell Jason Davis, SM Troop 240 Richard McMullin Christopher McMullin, SM Troop 483 Jonathan Cook Kirk McLoughlin, SM Troop 1324 Brandon Edney Roland Francis, SM Troop 412 David McBee William Wood, SM Troop 1713 Brock Beckemeyer John Mitchell, SM Crew 2085 Brandon Pitts Linda Weerts, ADV SPIRIT TRAIL Troop 1713 Max Rodenberg John Mitchell, SM Troop 1242 Jacob Kroenke Michael Kroenke, SM KAW BLUE ELK Troop 45 Bryce Shuck Steven Rupert, SM SHAWNEE TRAILS Troop 1001 Valentino Pena Victor Pena, SM Troop 45 Hunter Wenzek Steven Rupert, SM Troop 91 Andrew Craig Todd Martin, SM Troop 1001 Drew Wurtz Victor Pena, SM Troop 366 Tyler Hyde Gerard Overbey, SM Troop 93 Noah Kemper Myrl Wear, SM Troop 1221 Martin Morgan James Waldman, SM Troop 366 Sean Teister Gerard Overbey, SM Troop 123 Andrew Goodman Troy Johnson, SM Troop 1255 William Wood Brian Osgood, SM Troop 181 Jeffrey Keiter John Whiteside, SM Troop 1266 Andrew Wilkinson David Graham, SM LONE BEAR Troop 186 Jackson Hart Ronald Morris, SM Troop 1282 Ashton England Scott Howell Jr, SM Troop 1163 Dalton Newport Frank Inglis, SM Troop 192 Dylan Krieg Shane Marx, SM Troop 1282 Grant Hansuld Scott Howell Jr, SM Troop 1319 Hyrum Boswell Jason Davis, SM Troop 199 Nicholas Alexander Allen Perkins, SM Troop 1282 Tristian Stickle Scott Howell Jr, SM Troop 247 Colin Watson Scott Armstrong, SM Troop 1362 Joseph Stark Anthony Schamel, SM MORMON TRAIL Troop 256 Noah Fulk Lester Fulk, SM Troop 1605 Nathan Roark Thomas Frasher, SM Troop 439 Jacob Coleman Jacob Wolf, SM Troop 282 Quinn Derusseau Kerby Ball, SM Troop 1738 John Kelsay Paul Villanueva, SM Troop 358 Sterling Jennings Jason Parker, SM NORTHERN LIGHTS Troop 358 Benjamin Lucier Jason Parker, SM GOLDEN EAGLE Troop 1261 Sean Higby Jeffrey McKinney, SM Troop 381 Irwin Geradi Michael Duff, SM Troop 1303 Mason Hilgenkamp Brenton Pfaff, SM Troop 1261 Ethan Wissmann Jeffrey McKinney, SM Troop 394 Alexander Wentzel Timothy Pfeifer, SM Troop 1309 Noah Dotson Timothy Denney, SM Troop 1351 Lucas Hodson Maechelle Noe, SM Troop 395 Bryan Clingan II Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 1309 Jeffrey Mackey, Jr. Timothy Denney, SM Troop 1351 Ethan Ventress Maechelle Noe, SM Troop 395 Ryan Schissler Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 1309 Zachary Rauchle Timothy Denney, SM Troop 1395 Cade Pierce Steven Conway, SM Troop 522 Samuel Forner Steven Croft, SM Troop 1394 Caleb Ahart Brian Streich, SM Troop 1412 Matthew Bays Justin Hoke, SM PELATHE TWIN RIVERS Troop 1412 Michael Fletcher Justin Hoke, SM Troop 55 Lane Nations Robert Burdick, SM Troop 74 Derrick Love Dean Mills, SM Troop 1900 Robert Stevens Phillip Anderson, SM

PIONEER TRAILS HIGH TRAIL Troop 1006 Austin Cutler Kenneth McFeders, SM Troop 1145 Michael Linville-Grenovich James Wilson, Sr., SM Troop 1006 Khal-El Walker Kenneth McFeders, SM Troop 1262 Gregory Armstrong Peter Lee, SM Troop 1084 Nicholas Darling Samuel Otto, SM Troop 1264 Nathaniel Owens Mark Dunning, SM Troop 1084 Drake Rebman Samuel Otto, SM Troop 1264 Adam Stiles Mark Dunning, SM

Troop 1531 Joshua Valdez Damon Valdez, SM

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Big Muy Blue El rontier DISTRICTolen Eagle INFORMATIONHigh Trail ron Horse aw one Bear Mormon Trail Northern ights elathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers

Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron Horse aw one Bear Mormon Trail Northern ights elathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers BIG MUDDY BLUE ELK 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 Key Leadership Key Leadership50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 District Chairman Randy Florence (660) 232-4479 District Chairman Bill Essmann 816-220-4465 [email protected] District Commissioner Chris Jones (816) 673-4772 District Commissioner Ken Horrell 816-229-7370 [email protected] Senior District Executive James Arcano (816) 569-4941 [email protected] District Director Grant Dealy (816) 569-4956 [email protected] Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron Horse aw one Bear Mormon Trail Northern ights elathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers District Executive Tanner Fuson (816) 569-4926 [email protected] Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron Horse aw one Bear Mormon Trail Northern ights elathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers 2016 INVESTMENT May 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 IN CHARACTER 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 12 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 2016 INVESTMENT 6:30 pm IN CHARACTER70.2 82.8 106Beacon Heights72.9 Community65.7 of Christ, 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 Lexington United Methodist Church, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 12 District Commissioner’s Meeting, April 3 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 5 District Commissioner Meeting, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO April 6:30 pm 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO Lexington United Methodist Church, 5 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm June 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO Lexington United Methodist Church, Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 5 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 14 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, June 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 6-9 Big Muddy Day Camp 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Confederate Memorial, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 14 District Commissioner Meeting, Lexington United Methodist Church, Higginsville, MO 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 9 District Commissioner’s Meeting, 23 District Service Project, 8:30 am 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 7:00 pm Dyer Park, Odessa, MO, May Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Rain Date April 30 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hill Community of Christ, Polite Pack 4318 Says Thank You 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO Pack 4318 from Lexington, MO gathered in late February to enjoy their pizzas provided by the Heart of 39th Annual Blue Elk District Dinner America Council. Cubmaster Carol Brooks and team helped double the The 39th Annual Blue Elk District Dinner was held January 23 at Adams Pointe size of their pack through last year’s Conference Center and was emceed by Blue Elk District Chairman Bill Essmann. recruitment efforts. They would like “The Wrath of Grapes” themed event was attended by over 280 people. The highest to thank the council for the pizza on award the district can bestow, the District Award of Merit, was presented that behalf of all Scouts in Lexington. evening. The 2015 honorees were District Chairman Bill Essmann, David Graham of Troop 266 at Oak Grove Community of Christ, Keith Harris of Troop 228 at Christ United Method- ist Church in Indepen- dence, Ray Miller of Troop 310 at Faith SAVE THE DATE United Methodist Church, and Unit Com- BIG MUDDY missioner Ed Winfrey. DAY CAMP June 6-9 www.ScoutCamping.org

2015 District Award of Merit Recipients Bill Essmann, David Graham, Keith Harris, Ray Miller and Ed Winfrey.

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron Horse aw one Bear Mormon Trail Northern ights elathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers Big Muy Blue El rontierFRONTIERolen Eagle High Trail ron Horse aw one Bear MormonGOLDEN Trail Northern EAGLE ights elathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers

Key Leadership 50.0 Key50.0 Leadership 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 District50.0 Chairman 50.0 Kenneth50.0 Garrett (816)50.0 522-9532 [email protected] 50.0 50.0District Chairman50.0 Howard50.0 Scott (816)50.0 918-7991 50.0 [email protected] 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 District Commissioner Doug Roberts (816) 453-8401 [email protected] District Commissioner Paul Crooks (816) 792-5469 [email protected] District Director Dustin Boatright (816) 569-4967 [email protected] District Director Stephanie Regalia (816) 569-4929 [email protected] District Executive Andrea Watts (816) 569-4947 [email protected] District Executive Adam Singleton (816) 569-4950 [email protected] Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron Horse aw one Bear Mormon Trail Northern ights elathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers Program Paraprofessional LaKisha Martin (816)569-4960 [email protected] Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron Horse aw one Bear Mormon Trail Northern ights elathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers 2016 INVESTMENT May 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 2016 INVESTMENT 19 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm IN CHARACTER 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 3 District49.6 Roundtable, 77.2 7:00 pm 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 IN CHARACTER South Patrol Police Station, North Cross United Methodist Church, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO June 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm April Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO April South Patrol Police Station, 7 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm North Cross United Methodist Church, 12 District Commissioner Staff South Patrol Police Station, 16 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO Meeting, 7:00 pm Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO South Patrol Police Station, 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 21 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, South Patrol Police Station, 24 Scout City BBQ, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO June 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO Barney Allis Plaza, 14 District Commissioner Staff 3 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 12th & Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO Meeting, 7:00 pm North Cross United Methodist Church, May Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 29-30 Webelos Woods Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO Kelsey Short Youth Camp, 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO Smithville Lake 27-30 Golden Eagle District Day Camp

Elkhorn Elementary School,

34684 MO-10 Hwy, Court of Honor for Frontier’s First Eagle Excelsior Springs, MO Congratulations to Richard Atkins of Troop 342, Victory Hills Church of the Nazarene, on earning Scouting’s highest honor. Richard’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor took place February 16

Frontier Swim Party Richard Atkins receives his Eagle Scouts took a break from the chilly weather during Scout medal from Scoutmaster Frontier’s swim party February 19 at the Tony Agu- Christopher Gonzales. irre Community Center. Over 40 youth attended the event from Ingels, Garfield, Whittier and Wheatley El- ementary Schools. Special thanks to the Tony Aguirre Community Cen- ter and LINC for your collaboration in providing such a great event.

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron HorseBig Muy awBlue El one Bearrontier Mormonolen Trail EagleNorthern Highights Trail elatheron Horseioneer Trailsaw Shawneeone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail ightsTwin ierselathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers HIGH TRAIL IRON HORSE

50.0 50.0 Key50.0 Leadership 50.0 50.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.0Key50.0 Leadership50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 District Chairman James Freeman (816) 524-1630 [email protected] District Chairman Dan Kerling (913) 952-5761 [email protected] District Commissioner Dan Morales (816) 769-1810 [email protected] District Commissioner Bob Clewell (913) 226-8668 [email protected] District Director Ann Wasman (816) 569-4962 [email protected] District Director Cortland Bolles (816) 569-4932 [email protected] District Executive Janell Neal (816) 569-4983 [email protected] District Executive Courtney Swope (816) 569-4964 [email protected] Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron HorseBig Muy awBlue El one Bearrontier Mormonolen Trail EagleNorthern Highights Trail elatheron Horseioneer Trailsaw Shawneeone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail ightsTwin ierselathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers

Raytown South Middle School, 2016 INVESTMENT May 2016 INVESTMENT 70.28401 E 83rd St,82.8 Kansas City, MO106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 70.2 82.8 IN CHARACTER106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3IN CHARACTER78.1 49.6 77.2 5 Roundtable,73.1 7:00 pm75.9 66.7 35.8 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, Grace United Methodist Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 12 District Commissioner Meeting, April June April 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Raytown South Middle School, Raytown South Middle School, Indian Creek Community Church, 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 5 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm 7 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Raytown South Middle School, Raytown South Middle School, Indian Creek Community Church, 19 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 16 BALOO Training, 8:00 am Grace United Methodist Church, Grace United Methodist Church, Camp Timberlake, June 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 8285 W 179th St, Stilwell, KS May 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 27-30 Day Camp 16 SM / ASM Position Specific Indian Creek Community Church, 3 District Commissioner Meeting, Jerry Smith Park, Training, 8:00 am 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 6:30 pm 139th St, Kansas City, MO Camp Timberlake, 9 District Commissioner Meeting, Raytown South Middle School, 8285 W 179th St, Stilwell, KS 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 6:30 pm 16 OLS & OWL Training, 5:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 3 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Camp Timberlake, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 8285 W 179th St, Stilwell, KS 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 21 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, Treasure Island Day Camp Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS Join the swashbuckling fun this summer! Cub Scouts of all ages are sure to enjoy 16 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm four fun-packed days of fun and festivities as we travel to different ports around 30-1 Webelos Woods, 10:00 am Colonial Presbyterian Church, Cedar Lake Park, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS Treasure Island. Visit 15500 S Lone Elm Rd, Olathe, KS the BB-Gun Shooting 20-24 Day Camp Range at Port Royal, Heritage Park Equestrian Center, the Swab the Deck 16050 S Pflumm, Olathe, KS Human Foosball court at Antigua, make Baking Soda Day Camp 2016 Cannon Balls, and Attention all Cub Scouts! Are you ready for a fun filled “Treasure Island” Day Camp? much more! For Join us June 20- 24 at Heritage Park. We have fun activities planned which include more information or archery, BB-guns, sports and more! Register online by April 27 for only $65 per Scout. to volunteer, contact: Stay Informed: Co-Camp Director: Craig Goehring, [email protected] Visit our new Day Camp website at www.hoac-bsa.org/iron-horse-day-camp Co-Camp Director: Tim Phelps, [email protected] Program Director: Lynn Goehring, [email protected] Camp Director — Laura Guengerich [email protected] Day Camp Advisor: Janell Neal, [email protected] Program Director — Sandey Broman [email protected]

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KAW LONE BEAR 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Andrew Cameron (913) 775-3790 [email protected] District Chairman Gary Groff (660) 924-4028 [email protected] District Commissioner Larry Strickland (816) 918-6171 [email protected] District Commissioner Richard Smart (417) 309-9690 [email protected] District Executive Kyle Fulbright (816)-569-4982 [email protected] District Director David Riker (816) 569-4974 [email protected] Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron HorseBig Muy awBlue El one Bearrontier Mormonolen Trail EagleNorthern Highights Trail elatheron Horseioneer Trailsaw Shawneeone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail ightsTwin ierselathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers

12 District Commissioner Meeting, 2016 INVESTMENT 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 2016 INVESTMENT 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 IN CHARACTER65.7 56.1 56.9 74.26:30 pm 60.3 78.1 49.6IN CHARACTER77.2 73.1 75.9 Clinton66.7 Scout Building,35.8 LDS Church, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS May 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 3 District Commissioner Meeting, LDS Church, April April 6:00 pm 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS Clinton Scout Building, 2 Kaw Chapter Call-Out, 5:30 pm 5 District Commissioner Meeting, June 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Wyandotte County Lake (Scout 6:00 pm Area), Kansas City, KS 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs UMC, 425 W Morse 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Clinton Scout Building, 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Ave, Bonner Springs, KS 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Bonner Springs UMC, 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 425 W Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS 6-10 Day Camp Clinton Scout Building, 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO First United Methodist Church, 14 District Commissioner Meeting, Bonner Springs, KS 141 E Gay St, Warrensburg, MO 6:30 pm 9 District Pinewood Derby, 1:00 pm LDS Church, 9 District Commissioner Meeting, Clinton Scout Building, 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS 6:30 pm 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Kansas City, KS LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Scouting Brings Warrensburg Family Together May LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS To say Scouting is a major part of the Kaltefleiter family would be an understate- 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm ment. The family of four joined Scouting together as a way to bring their family closer Bonner Springs UMC, together and to bring mom’s vision of core values to the forefront of their lives. 425 W Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS “My boys have always wanted to do Cub Scouts. What’s not to love? Hikes, nature, helping others, life skills, fishing, camping, etc. But, what I love about Scouting Scouting Around is that it is another way to drip the message of what is truly important in life: charac- the District ter traits that ensure success, respect for all things, clarity of right and wrong, the importance of doing a job 100%, and an understanding of the bigger picture of Bobbi Kaltefleiter and her sons Ryan, Gavin the necessity of service to God and service and Isaac to others.” Pack 3149 meets the mayor Bobbi Kaltefleiter found that Scouting had an immediate effect on the attitude and enthusiasm of her boys without her sons even realizing it was happening.

“When we first started Scouts this year, my boys didn’t see the point of working through the book and the steps, but a couple belt loops later and they ask, “Hey Mom, what can I do in my book today to get another belt loop?” This program is teaching my kids the bigger concepts that I care most about: No one owes you Pack 3009 visits the fire station Pack 3075 Pinewood Derby anything in life. If you want something, set the goal, do the work and you’ll see the reward. The best part is, I don’t have to say it over and over. They see it, feel it, experience the success and hopefully will make it their life philosophy early on.”

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District Chairman Bruce Priday (913) 523-4981 [email protected] District Chairman Ted Wilson (816) 797-8754 [email protected] District Commissioner Doug Neidholdt (816) 699-8333 [email protected] District Commissioner Larry Duncan (816) 213-9928 [email protected]

Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron HorseBig MuySenioraw DistrictBlue ExecutiveEl one BearrontierJasonMormon Bledsoeolen Trail EagleNorthern(816) 569-4984 ightsHigh Trail [email protected]ron Horseioneer Trailsaw ShawneeSeniorone Trails District Bear Soaring ExecutiveMormon Eagle TrailSpiritElisaNorthern Trail Corry ightsTwin (816)ierselathe 569-4966 ioneer [email protected] Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers

May 2016 INVESTMENT 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 70.22016 INVESTMENT82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 IN CHARACTER56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1IN CHARACTER75.9 66.7 35.8 6:30 pm 5 Roving Roundtable, 7:00 pm Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 6751 NE 70 St, Kansas City, MO 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte 12 Roving Roundtable, 7:00 pm Woods, MO 211 Ash St, Gallatin, MO 12 District Committee Meeting, April April June 7:30 pm 28 Roving Roundtable, 7:00 pm 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 24-25 11 year-old Scout Camp 850 SE Blue Pkwy, St. Therese School, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Camp Naish, Lee’s Summit, MO 7277 MO-9, Kansas City, MO Woods, MO 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS 9-10 Webelos Woods, 7:30 am June Heartland Center, 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 16965 MO-45, Parkville, MO St. Therese School, 7277 MO-9, 14 District Commissioner Meeting, Kansas City, MO Independence Merit Badge Roundup 6:30 pm 9 District Commissioner Meeting, Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 6:30 pm The Independence Missouri Stake held its second 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Platte Woods United Methodist Church, annual Merit Badge Roundup on January 9th Woods, MO and 23rd. A total of 209 scouts from throughout 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte 14 District Committee Meeting, Woods, MO the council attended the event and started work 7:30 pm 9 District Committee Meeting, on 331 merit badges. The merit badge roundup Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte committee is looking for more merit badge coun- Platte Woods United Methodist Church, Woods, MO selors to continue to grow this great event for 2017. 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Interested in helping? Go to: http://independencembr. May Woods, MO wix.com/meritbadge 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 13-16 Northern Lights Day Camp St. Therese School, Platte County Fairgrounds, 7277 MO-9, Kansas City, MO 400 1st Street, Tracy, MO

Photo-Finish Victory Adventure on the High Seas The inaugural Northern Lights District 2016 Northern Lights Day Camp Pinewood June 13-16 Derby was a success! Adventure awaits at the 43 racers 2016 Northern Lights Day represent- Camp! Anchor with us at ing 12 Cub the Platte County Fair- Scout Packs gathered on February 27 to grounds June 13-16. show off their speed and style. Learn to defend our ship with your shooting sports skills, aid Congratulations to the following Top a fellow wounded pirate, and much more District Racers! on our Treasure Island Adventure!

For more information, contact Day Camp Program Director, Kim Morgan, at [email protected] or 816-977-6013.

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Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron HorseBig Muy awBlue El one Bearrontier Mormonolen Trail EagleNorthern Highights Trail elatheron Horseioneer Trailsaw Shawneeone Trails BearDISTRICT SoaringMormon Eagle INFORMATIONTrailSpiritNorthern Trail ightsTwin ierselathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers

PELATHE PIONEER TRAILS 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Scott Braden (785) 423-1134 [email protected] District Chair Wayne Feuerborn (816) 333-5742 [email protected] District Commissioner Scott Gates (785) 550-8477 [email protected] District Commissioner Morgan Olander (913) 649-6388 [email protected] District Director Randy Kidder (816) 569-4954 [email protected] Senior District Executive Niel Campbell (816) 569-4949 [email protected] Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron HorseBig Muy awBlue El one Bearrontier Mormonolen Trail EagleNorthern Highights Trail elatheron Horseioneer Trailsaw Shawneeone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail ightsTwin ierselathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers

6-7 Welcome to Webelos Weekend, 2016 INVESTMENT 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 70.2 82.8 1062016 INVESTMENT72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 IN CHARACTER60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 5:00 pm 73.1 75.9 66.7IN CHARACTER35.8 6:30 pm Camp Bromelsick, Central United Methodist Church, 682 N 1400 Rd., Lawrence, KS 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 7 District Good Turn Project – 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Monarch Watch, 8:00 am Wornall Road Baptist Church, April April Foley Hall, 400 W Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 2-3 IOLS / OWL Training, 8:00 am 2021 Constant St., Lawrence, KS 7 Roundtable, 7:30 pm June Camp Bromelsick, Central United Methodist Church, 19 District Commissioner Meeting, 2 Roundtable, 7:30pm 682 N 1400 Rd., Lawrence, KS 6:00 pm 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO Central United Methodist Church, 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO First Baptist Church, Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 6:30 pm 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 1330 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS 19 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 6:30 pm 8-10 District Camporee, 5:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, Central United Methodist Church, 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Camp Bromelsick, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 682 N 1400 Rd., Lawrence, KS 28 Bromelsick Memorial, 8:30 am Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 14 District Committee Meeting, 11-14 Scouting for Food Flyer Distribution Oak Hill Cemetery, 7:30 pm 1605 Oak Hill Ave., Lawrence, KS 16 District OA Call Out 16 Boy Scout Leader Specific June Wornall Road Baptist Church, Camp Lake of the Woods, Training, 9:00 am 400 W Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Swope Park, Kansas City, MO Burgess Scout Cabin, First Baptist Church, 20-23 District Day Camp 1024 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS May 1330 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS Youthbuild KC, 16 Scouting for Food Pickup Day 5 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 1940 E 11th St., Kansas City, MO 11 LMH-Dale Willey Safe Kids Cub 21 District Commissioner Meeting, Scout Patch Event, 9:00 am Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 6:00 pm Dale Willey Automotive, First Presbyterian Church, 2840 Iowa St., Lawrence, KS 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 6-9 Pelathe District Day Camp 21 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Douglas County Fairgrounds, First Presbyterian Church, 2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS Pioneer Trails Day Camp 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 16 District Commissioner Meeting, Come join our crew as we set sail for adventure to Treasure Island! The 2016 Pioneer 30 B.A.L.O.O. Training, 9:00 am 6:00 pm Trails Day Camp will be held June 20–23 at Youthbuild KC. For more information Burgess Scout Cabin, First Presbyterian Church, or to sign up to be part of the crew, contact Captain Ken “Blackbeard” McFeders at May 1024 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS (314) 435-3889 or First Mate Ben Bezanson at (603) 491-0058. 16 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 2016 Pioneer Trails Day Camp 1330 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS Welcomes you to … TREASURE ISLAND June 20-23, 2016 Be a Part of Pelathe’s Global Good Turn Project Youthbuild of Kansas City 1940 E 11th Street, KCMO In 2016, the Pelathe District will continue supporting our • Day Camp Registration Form 2016 — please register as a PACK! partnership with The Monarch Watch with an opportunity • Units can also register online beginning January 4, 2016 to earn a unique patch! The Pelathe District Good Turn SAVE THE DATE • Scouts paid in full on or before April 27 2016 — $65.00 Project provides an opportunity for Scouts • Scouts paid on or after April 27, 2016 — $75.00 per Scout PELATHE DAY CAMP • Scouts added at camp — $80.00 per Scout to “think globally” and “act locally” to • New Scouts (including new Tigers — new Kindergarten preserve and improve our environment. June 6-9 graduates) who register after April 27, will be offered the $65 rate Learn how you can be a part of this year’s www.ScoutCamping.org or whatever time they sign up for Day Camp. project at www.monarchsforpeace.com.

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DISTRICT INFORMATION Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron HorseBig Muy awBlue El one Bearrontier Mormonolen Trail EagleNorthern Highights Trail elatheron Horseioneer Trailsaw Shawneeone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail ightsTwin ierselathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers SHAWNEE TRAILS SOARING EAGLE 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 Key 50.0 Leadership50.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 Key50.0 Leadership 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0

District Chairman Chris Ross (913) 220-6634 [email protected] District Chairman Rob Baker (913) 484-4710 [email protected] District Commissioner Stan Lloyd (913) 484-1250 [email protected] District Commissioner Mary Kilkenny (913) 645-9625 [email protected] District Director Jenna Bentrop (816) 569-4969 [email protected] District Director Lizz Rhodus (816) 569-4970 [email protected] District Executive Chrissy Hatcher (816) 569-4913 [email protected] Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron HorseBig Muy awBlue El one Bearrontier Mormonolen Trail EagleNorthern Highights TrailDistrictelathe Executiveron HorseioneerLauren Trailsaw CrowderShawneeone Trails Bear(816) Soaring 569-4918Mormon Eagle [email protected] Trail ightsTwin ierselathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers

May 2016 INVESTMENT 5 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 2016 INVESTMENT56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 IN CHARACTER49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 IN CHARACTER Jewish Community Center of 5 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Greater Kansas City, Shawnee Mission West High School, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS 11 Soaring Eagle Day Camp Meeting, 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm April April 6:30 pm Heart of America Council, Raytown South Middle School, 1-2 IOLS Training, 6:00 pm 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO Camp Naish, 6:30 pm 12 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Jewish Community Center of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Atonement Lutheran, Greater Kansas City, 2 District Pinewood Derby, 8:00 am 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS Shawnee Mission West High School, 26 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm 7 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS June Colonial Presbyterian Church, Jewish Community Center of Overland Park, KS 7 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 2 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Greater Kansas City, Shawnee Mission West High School, Shawnee Mission West High School, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS June 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS 13 Soaring Eagle Day Camp Meeting, 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Heart of America Council, Jewish Community Center of Atonement Lutheran, Raytown South Middle School, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO Greater Kansas City, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 14 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 2 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Atonement Lutheran, Atonement Lutheran, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS Jewish Community Center of 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS Greater Kansas City, 28 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 16-17 Webelos Adventure Weekend, 10:00 am 6-10 Shawnee Trails Treasure Island Colonial Presbyterian Church, Camp Naish North Meadow, Day Camp Overland Park, KS 6–10 Soaring Eagle District Day Camp 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS Shawnee Riverfront Park, Camp Timberlake 5800 Frisbee Rd, Shawnee, KS May 9 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Jewish Community Center of 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS Shawnee Trails Welcomes New District Director Greater Kansas City, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 14 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Please join the Shawnee Trails District in welcoming Jenna Bentrop as the new Dis- Colonial Presbyterian Church, trict Director. Jenna previously served as the Development and Marketing Executive Overland Park, KS for Pikes Peak Council in Colorado Springs. Jenna started her career with the Heart of America Council in 2008 as a District Executive in the Trailhead District. She was ARG! Day Camp is almost here! later promoted to Senior District Executive and served the Don’t forget to register your pack for the Soaring Eagle Treasure North Star and Northern Tier Districts. Island Day Camp! Activities are endless with programs like Ar- chery, BB-Guns, Treasure Hikes, Field Games, Leatherwork, Water Jenna received her Bachelor’s Degree from Kansas State Rockets, Climbing Tower and Buried Treasure! As of June 1, 2016 University in Public Relations. She interned with the Boy Kindergarteners who were recruited in the spring can of- Scouts while in college and has been a Scouting profes- ficially sign-up for Cub Scouts and go to Day Camp! We sional for 7 years. In her free time, Jenna enjoys spending also need staff to help us put on a great Day Camp for our time with her husband, cheering on the KSU Wildcats and Cub Scouts. To sign-up for Camp Staff visit our district being active outdoors. Day Camp Page for links to our Day Camp forms. For more information about Soaring Eagle Day Camp go to www.hoac-bsa.org/soaring-eagle-day-camp

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District Chairman Lynn Houston (816) 585-7682 [email protected] District Chairman Doug Furnell (913) 897-6903 [email protected] District Commissioner Kelsie Clark (816) 305-4078 [email protected] District Commissioner Peter Meline (913) 755-1347 [email protected] Senior District Executive Cami Marcom (816) 569-4940 [email protected] District Executive Katie Dalton (816) 569-4973 [email protected] Big Muy Blue El rontier olen Eagle High Trail ron HorseBig Muy awBlue El one Bearrontier Mormonolen Trail EagleNorthern Highights Trail elatheron Horseioneer Trailsaw Shawneeone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail ightsTwin ierselathe ioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin iers

10 District Commissioner Meeting, 2016 INVESTMENT 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 2016 INVESTMENT74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 73.1 75.9 66.7 35.8 70.2 82.8 106 72.9 65.7 56.1 56.9 74.2 60.3 78.1 49.6 77.2 IN CHARACTER73.1 75.9 66.7 35.86:00 pm IN CHARACTER First Presbyterian Church, Archie United Methodist Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS W Chestnut St., Archie, MO 12 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St., Osawatomie, KS April Archie United Methodist Church, April W Chestnut St., Archie, MO 7 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 6:00 pm June 5 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 29 Bates County Corporate First Presbyterian Church, Harrisonville Middle School, Pinewood Derby, 11:00 am 2 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 6:00 pm 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 601 S Highland, Harrisonville, MO Butler, MO First Presbyterian Church, 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 9-10 District Campout and Work Day May Bartle Scout Reservation First Presbyterian Church, 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 7 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 12 District Commissioner Meeting, First Presbyterian Church, Harrisonville Middle School, 6:00 pm 14 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 601 S Highland, Harrisonville, MO Archie United Methodist Church, Whistle Stop Café, 6-9 Cub Scout Day Camp W Chestnut St., Archie, MO 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS Miami County Fairgrounds, 6:00 pm 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 19 E Peoria St, Paola, KS Archie United Methodist Church, May Archie United Methodist Church, W Chestnut St., Archie, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm W Chestnut St., Archie, MO 5 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 6:00 pm 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, Whistle Stop Café, 29 Cass County Good Scout Archie United Methodist Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS Breakfast, 7:30 am W Chestnut St., Archie, MO Max Motors, Harrisonville, MO 20-24 Spirit Trail District Day Camp May Camp Reeder, Harrisonville, MO Cub Scout Day Camp Just Around the Corner 3 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Harrisonville Middle School, The 2016 Twin Rivers District Cub Scout Day Camp is set for June 6-9 at the Miami 601 S Highland, Harrisonville, MO County Fairgrounds in Paola. Cub Scouts will shoot BB-guns and bows & arrows, work on crafts, play games, learn about nature and work towards badges.

Treasure Island Day Camp This year’s theme is“Treasure Island.” The cost is $65 per Scout if paid by April 27. Camperships are available for families who cannot afford to attend Day Camp. Escape to Treasure Island this summer for the ultimate Day Camp adventure. Day Camp is open to all Cub Scouts, including Kindergarten graduates, and will offer If you’re interested in serving on staff for camp, Contact Katie Dalton for more an unforgettable outdoor experience with information at [email protected]. activities ranging from shooting sports to science. The inaugural Spirit Trail Day Camp will be held June 20-24 at Camp Reeder in Harrisonville, MO. Learn more or sign up online at www.hoac-bsa.org/ spirit-trail-day-camp.

2016 Day Camp Fees On or before 4/27/16 — $65 After 4/27/16 — $75 At Camp — $80

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