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Heart of America Council AUGUST 2004 www.hoac-bsa.org Scoutreach – Helping Youth in the Urban Core Through a Barbecue Scout Troops, and Ven- learning more about the creative * Attend the 7th Annual turing Crews. The great- Heart of America Council’s approach that Urban Scouting Barbe- est need for program Urban Scouting program or includes com- cue on September 17th, aides is in Jackson and wish to become a program munity col- 2004 Wyandotte counties. aide, please contact Erik laboration, • Program Aide Leadership • Volunteer – Unit Com- Dickinson, Assistant Direc- program aide – Program Aides are missioners and adult tor of Field Service, at (816) leadership, needed to lead the Scout- leaders are needed to 569-4950. and financial ing program in individual operate the unit program. support, Cub Scout Packs, Boy If you are interested in many of the barriers facing urban Heart of America Council Welcomes Chris McIntyre to core youths In 1988, the Executive have been overcome. The Board of the Heart of Amer- its Executive Board as the New Scoutreach Chairman Heart of America Council’s ica Council committed that Topeka Kansas in 2002. all global strategic sourcing new Scoutreach Chairman, Scouting would be available Chris was recruited by strategies and activities for Chris McIntyre, believes to all youth, regardless of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in the production materials & serv- strongly in the Urban Scout- their socioeconomic status spring of 1992 and began his ices categories across Hall- ing program, and has com- and organized the Urban career on June 1, 1992 as a mark’s global enterprise. He mitted his time to ensure the Scouting program. From an Section Manager in the manages a staff of 48 profes- program’s continued suc- initial group of 300 Scouts, Topeka Production Center. sionals and support staff cess. Areas, which will be the Urban Scouting program He held various positions of with a total spend accounta- focused upon, are: today serves 11,854 young increasing responsibility bility of $350 million. men and women in the • Stronger Committee over his 10-year tenor Prior to relocating to Urban Core of Kansas City. • Increasing Youth Mem- including, Assistant Human Kansas City, Chris was This is a tremendous accom- bership by 5% Resources Manager, Mainte- actively involved as a volun- plishment because of the • Increasing Youth Atten- nance/Warehouse Section teer in the Topeka commu- challenges facing inner city dance at Summer Camp Manager, Production Area nity. He served on the Board young people. by 20% Manager, Production Man- of Directors for Family Ser- Often there is a lack of • Increasing Adult Leader- ager and Topeka Plant Man- vice & Guidance Center and adults willing and able to ship ager. Oscar S. Stauffer Executive serve in a leadership capac- • Increasing the Number of Chris McIntyre is origi- In August 2002, Chris was in Residence, and was also a ity and youths of the urban Advancements nally from Kansas City, Mis- appointed Global Procure- member of the Topeka South core feel increased pressures souri and grew up in the ment Director – Production Rotary Club. about drug and alcohol There are three ways in southern metropolitan area. Materials & Services and has Chris achieved the rank of abuse. Sometimes there is a which you, the reader, can He graduated from William relocated back to the Kansas Eagle Scout with the Heart lack of parental direction to help to ensure the continued Jewell College in Liberty, City area after 10 years with of America Council in help them in making diffi- success of the Urban Scout- Missouri in 1992 with a B.S. Hallmark Cards in Topeka, Kansas City in 1987 and cult decisions about impor- ing program. in Computer Science. Chris KS. served on the Board of tant choices in their lives • Financial Support earned his Master in Busi- In his current assign- Directors for the Jayhawk including education, work * Sponsor the 7th ness Administration from ment, Chris is responsible Area Council – Boy Scouts or careers. Annual Urban Scouting Washburn University in for leading and developing Continued on Page 2 2 • August 2004 SCOUTREACH Adventures in Scouting Chris McIntyre Scoutreach Program Aide Position Available Continued from Page 1 Industry. He has previously Position Concept: of America for 6 years. He volunteered at Highland Give leadership to the development and maintenance of quality Scouting Programs located Park Elementary School chaired a committee that in or near at-risk urban or rural areas in accordance with the Heart of America Council’s helping fifth grade students developed a Long-Range Scoutreach Mission Statement. Strategic Plan for Urban with educational studies and Scouting in Topeka giving mentoring those in need. under-privileged and at-risk Chris has also participated Specific Responsibilities: youth in the community the in Black History Month 1. Complete fast start training and specific leader training programs for your assigned area activities in Topeka by opportunity to benefit from of responsibility. Training will include: speaking on the writings Scouting. That strategic • Fast Start Training plan is actively in place and and teachings of Dr. Martin yielding results. Luther King Jr. • New Leader Essential Chris was elected a 1999 He enjoys church activi- • Specific Leader Training Southern Christian Leader- ties, sports, and spending • Program Aide Orientation ship Conference Black time with his parents and • Commissioner College (Associate Degree) Achiever in Business and friends. 2. Scout meetings will be conducted once a week for at least 1 hour. Ensure 32 weeks of weekly meetings or outings. Review existing weekly program planning materials and out- lines from Program Helps booklet, Program Aide guidebook, etc. If needed, revise or develop additional weekly program plans to meet the needs of your scouts.

3. Under the direction of your staff leader, carry out weekly programs for each site assigned to you as the primary leader. (Your staff leader will determine Sites and specific programs.)

4. Provide a minimum of two (2) field trips or outings per year for each Scout unit, which you serve as leader.

5. Help identify and recruit parental involvement at each of your sites.

6. Wear the full Scouting uniform at all meetings and activities involving youth.

7th Annual 7. Attend other Scouting events & activities as assigned by your staff leader.

Urban Scouting 8. Execute a quality Scouting program at each site to ensure that every youth participant will earn a minimum of one rank advancement during the program year. BarbequeBarbeque 9. Along with your payroll time sheets, you are required to turn in attendance reports from meetings/outings for your assigned sites. Friday, September 17th, 2004 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. 10. With the aid of your staff leader, complete the charter renewal paperwork on time for Rain or Shine! each of your units. Where? Barney Allis Plaza (located at the corner of 12th and Position Qualifications: Wyandotte in Downtown Kansas City, • Must be at least 21 years of age Missouri) • Some experience working with young people • Must own a working automobile with the adequate insurance coverage complying with Come and enjoy a Kansas City Hamburger or Hotdog, the State of Missouri. baked beans, chips, and a soda while supporting the Urban • Must register as a volunteer leader of the Boy Scout of America and subscribe to the Scouting program of the Heart of America Council. Declaration of the principle and be willing to accept the principles of the BSA.

To purchase additional tickets simply call the Boy Scout Time Expectations: contact below. Tickets will be available the day of the event! • Conduct a weekly Scout meeting at each location for at least one (1) hour. Number of You or your company hours worked will depend on number of sites assigned to you. $6.00 per ticket • Conduct at least two (2) trips/outings per school year per site location. can help support $100 packet of 20 tickets this great event by Sponsorships are available: participating: $5,000 Platinum Level $2,500 Gold Level The Heart of America Council Welcomes New $1,000 Silver Level $500 Bronze Level Scoutreach Committee Members.

For more information or to purchase tickets: Gary Williams Gary Maltbia Doug Spangler contact Erik Dickinson, Urban Scouting Director at: Ken Bacchus James Jenkins Quincy Williams Heart of America Council, Boy Scout of America 10210 Holmes Road Jim Bernard, Jr. Louis O'Neal Dennis Cross Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 942-9333 Grace Boswell Susan Rodgers Hale Lentz John Schatzel Proceeds will benefit the youth of the Urban Scouting Program Adventures in Scouting COUNCIL August 2004 • 3

DISTRICT NAME DISTRICT NAME North Star Cory Michael Hogan Red-Trailed Hawk John Michael Pittman Jr. Eagles North Star Jacob Kelly Holder Red-Trailed Hawk Andrew Jonathan Slater DISTRICT NAME North Star Brennan Michael Huffer Red-Trailed Hawk Joshua Quay Slocum Blue Elk Paul Matthew Aubuchon North Star David Keith Keplinger Red-Trailed Hawk James Lorenzo Sweeney Blue Elk Leonardo Agricola Biscari North Star Andrew William Krenkel Red-Trailed Hawk Ryan Brent Thomas Blue Elk David Patrick Brayer North Star Brent Patrick Lobdell Red-Trailed Hawk John Wright Tyrrell Blue Elk James Aaron Burgess North Star Todd Henry Dean Meier Red-Trailed Hawk Anders Peter Wilkin North Star Jeremy Joseph Montague Blue Elk Matthew Adam Coe Thunderbird Chad Jacob Ayres North Star Justin Lee Myers Blue Elk Justin Richard Dennison Thunderbird John Mason Baalman North Star Benjamin David Nordhues Blue Elk Dwight Douglas Fowler Jr. Thunderbird Michael Christopher Beardslee North Star Alan Douglas Poehlman Blue Elk Dustin Kyle Gamble Thunderbird Tyler Alexander Becvar North Star Justin Edward Riley Blue Elk Paul Michael Golden Thunderbird Justin Joseph Bowen North Star Jared Paul Saleski Blue Elk Spencer Garrett Haglund Thunderbird Zachariah Edward Burmaster North Star Jesse Levi Silvey Blue Elk Tyler Adam Handschin Thunderbird Christopher Paul Campbell North Star David Wayne Skinner Thunderbird Jamison Micahel Cochran Blue Elk Andrew James Hazelrigg North Star Jacob Preston Staves Thunderbird James Earl Coop Blue Elk Ray Allen Isetts North Star Andrew Joseph Thurston Thunderbird Johnathan Rice Cross Blue Elk Corey Magnussen Lee Northern Tier Corey Roth Anderson Thunderbird Michael Anthony Davidson Blue Elk Malachi Benjamin Lewis Northern Tier James Michael Anderson Thunderbird James Hamilton Davis Blue Elk Jacob Aaron Lutes Northern Tier Andrew McIntyre Carlson Thunderbird Brett Duane Dunlap Blue Elk Alexander Preston Marshall Northern Tier Ryan Fitzpatrick Downey Thunderbird Adam Steven Edmonsond Blue Elk Michael David McCune Northern Tier Jacob Aaron Dvorak Thunderbird Samuel Joseph Endicott Blue Elk Stephen Andrew Miller Northern Tier Zachary Jay Egan Thunderbird Kevin Daniel Frojd Blue Elk Carlton David Probst Northern Tier Matthew Tyler Hoover Thunderbird Brian Eric Grace Jr Blue Elk Austin James Roberts Northern Tier Mark Casimir Komosa Thunderbird Joshua Lewis Hignight Blue Elk Jaren Lee Rodier Northern Tier Daniel Edward Krumme Thunderbird Jacob Nathaniel Hodges Blue Elk Andrew Jeriz Sheldon Northern Tier Andrew Lowell Langdon Thunderbird Andrew Louis Huffman Blue Elk Michael Anthony Smith Northern Tier Kyle David Lanham Thunderbird Cody Robert Krug Blue Elk Adam Randal Switzer Northern Tier Eric Thomas Leftwich Thunderbird Adam Jeffrey May Blue Elk Seger Michael Thompson Northern Tier Sean David Mascal Thunderbird Donald Lee McConville Jr Blue Elk John Robert Topi Northern Tier Thomas Joseph McGowan Thunderbird Justin Michael McLaughlin Blue Elk Matthew Aaron Topi Northern Tier Andrew Robert McGowan Thunderbird Blake Andrew Miller Blue Elk Jonathan Thomas Tyc Northern Tier Nicholas Paul Mourlam Thunderbird Dustin Wayne Reynolds Blue Elk Paul Ronald Westfall Northern Tier Devin Crew Naylor Thunderbird James William Reynolds Blue Elk Jeffrey Alan Whited Northern Tier Timothy Michael O'Hare Thunderbird Kevin Christopher Sage Big Muddy Aaron Michael Hall Northern Tier Zachariah Thielen Ostmeyer Thunderbird Christopher James Sembower Big Muddy Anthony Wayne Myers Northern Tier Derik Alan Sams Thunderbird Cody Eugene Sturgeon Big Muddy Austin Charles Stephenson Northern Tier Andrew Christopher Springer Thunderbird Wilfred Allen Tomlin IV Kaw Austin Michael Ascura Northern Tier Bradley Joeseph Stevens Thunderbird Christopher Aaron Walker Kaw Alexander Daniel Brown Northern Tier Adam Burge Watson Thunderbird William Edward Zibers Kaw Zachary Andrew Burke Northern Tier Joseph Craig Williams Trailhead Nicholas Erik Bjornson Kaw Curtis Devon Collins Northern Tier Morgan Leroy Willnauer Trailhead Brett Daniel Coupe Kaw Corey Donovan Collins Northern Tier Douglas Andrew Woy Trailhead David McGregor Curtin Kaw Lynn James Boswell Darley Pelathe Joshua Thomas Arnold Trailhead Matthew Kirk DeCelle Kaw Tanner Ross Haderlie Pelathe Justin Waynewright Deaver Trailhead Jonathan David Dyson Kaw Robert Adam Jaccard Pelathe Bryant Michael Denning Trailhead Colin Michael Fogarty Kaw Gabriel Leon Lawrence Pelathe Tyler Paul Gill Trailhead Patrick Ryan Gilligan Kaw Clinton Daniel Lee Claude Lopez Pelathe Philip Austin Gilreath Trailhead Michael Dean Hawkins Kaw Andrew Jared McKee Pelathe Mason Lee McCurdy Trailhead Taylor Grant Hoyt Kaw Andrew Patrick Michaels Pelathe Mark Adam Westgate Trailhead Benjamin Scott Johnson Kaw Nathanael David Smith Pelathe Brian Thomas Workman Trailhead Kameron Scott Kavanaugh Kaw William Donobain Taylor Jr. Pioneer Trails Tristan Toran Bradley Conway Trailhead Matthew Thomas Kolins Kaw Randall Jay Zimmerman Jr. Pioneer Trails Christopher Clarion Fales Trailhead Evan Patrick Michaels Lone Bear William Gavin Ketchen Pioneer Trails Patrick Gerard Muller Trailhead Brent William Neihart Lone Bear Eric Eugene Osner Pioneer Trails Robert Bernard Murphy Trailhead Andrew Gordon Thompson North Star Andrew Arthur Bibb Pioneer Trails Joseph Frances Neenan Trailhead George Haworth Watson III North Star Samuel Aaron Brandt Pioneer Trails Andrew Joseph Pedersen Trailhead William Joseph Webster North Star Andrew Robert Buck Pioneer Trails Matthew Mark Switzer Trailhead Robert Marne Zahner North Star Patrick Alan Burkett Pioneer Trails James Timothy VanDyke Trailhead Samuel Max Zollicker North Star Jacob Louis Carson Pioneer Trails Steven Price Woods Twin Rivers George Alan Bazin North Star Adam Joseph Cash Red-Trailed Hawk Matthew Johnnie Bennett Twin Rivers Andrew Michael Humm North Star Michael Vester Cates Red-Trailed Hawk David Colman Borgerding Twin Rivers Matthew Steven Kester North Star Eric Michael Cheney Red-Trailed Hawk Timothy Westcott Bridges Twin Rivers Timothy Wyatt Leitnaker North Star Andrew Paul Christensen Red-Trailed Hawk Patrick Anthony Camacho Twin Rivers Clark Giles Rogers North Star Cameron Harris Crabtree Red-Trailed Hawk Thomas Joseph Carmody Twin Rivers Matthew Jacob Warner North Star Kevin Patrick Daniels Red-Trailed Hawk Joel Andrew Cochran Trails West Bryce David Blankenship North Star Brody Keith DeWeese Red-Trailed Hawk Jordan Nathaniel Dykes Trails West Joseph Robert Carey North Star Eric Logan Ellsworth Red-Trailed Hawk Cory Scot Ellis Trails West Jared Lee Carter North Star William Benjamen Ellsworth Red-Trailed Hawk Jonathan Patrick Heinicke Trails West Marcus Daniel Kautz North Star Shawn Michael Groves Red-Trailed Hawk David Michael Hetro Trails West Stephen Taylor Kraus North Star Brian Wayne Hale Red-Trailed Hawk Daniel Bryant Holmes Trails West Zachary Alan Loes North Star Kyle Austin Hendricks Red-Trailed Hawk Joshua David Hughes Trails West David Andrew Pfortmiller North Star Robert Daniel Hill Red-Trailed Hawk Joseph Ashton King Trails West Chadwick Scott Remy North Star David John Hite Red-Trailed Hawk Kyle Robert Kurtz 4 • August 2004 Adventures in Scouting

TRIBUTES COUNCIL Calendar IN MEMORY OF: Charles Poe August 24 Commissioner Meeting- Clinton and Melba Springgate Council, 7:30 p.m. Everett and Ina Bechtel 1 TN Webelos Camp 9, 12:00 Arland Beltz p.m. 25 COPE Staff Meeting, 7:00 Elva Beltz Curtis and Lillian Smith p.m. Donald and Shirley Williams Michael and Ramona Roberts 2 Rotary Camp, 8:00 a.m. Larry and Susan Bechtel 25 Advance Committee Meet- William and Joyce Donovan 3 HRB Session 6, 1:00 p.m. ing, 7:00 p.m. Charles and Carmella Griggs Liliana Poe Burnie and Mary Cooper 4 CS Day Camp Staff Meet- 28 Powder Horn Training - Richard and Eleanor Beltz ing, 7:00 p.m. Doris Tompkins Carol Hatcher Deposit, 1:00 p.m. Robert and Jan Dunning Marjorie Stevens 4 MOS She She Be, 1:00 p.m. 28 Powder Horn Training - Final L. B. Hotchkin Alvin Bentlage 5 TN Webelos Camp 10, Payment, 1:00 p.m. Donald and Betty Gardner Elva Beltz 12:00 p.m. Earl and Mary Reed William and Jewell Monson September Arthur Dean Clegg 6 MOS Call/Orientation, 7:00 James and Carolyn Richardson 1 CS Day Camp Staff Meet- Mary Camille Davis a.m. Glenna Osborn ing, 7:00 p.m. James A. Knueppel Logan and Associates 6 MOS Tribal Council, 8:30 Robert Berlin Hayes Insulation Company a.m. 8 Pow Wow Staff, 7:00 p.m. Merrilee Hoyt Batty Judy Roberts 6 MOS Call Night, 8:00 p.m. 8 Camp Committee Meeting, David and Vicki Meek Robert and Doris Kurth 8 TN Webelos Camp 11, 7:00 p.m. Couchman Construction Inc. Robert and Linda Knueppel 12:00 p.m. 10 COPE DIRECTOR TRAIN- John and Mary Jane Adams Mark and Margaret Weedin ING, 8:00 a.m. Sharon Weedin Linda Carslake 8 MOS Warrior, 8:00 p.m. 11 Dean and Helen Soder Sarah Johannes 9 MOS Call/Orientation, 7:00 Bartle Work Day, 7:00 a.m. Michael and Cynthia Peebles Conrad and Ginger Elson a.m. 11 OA Fall Fellowship, 8:00 John and Heather Simmons Gerald and Karen Combs 10 MOS Tribal Council, 8:30 a.m. Alan and Maureen Corbett Ray and Sandra Seidelman a.m. 14 Exec Board Meeting, 12:00 Steven and Melinda Heutinck Marlene Winkler Hamp p.m. Dupuis Redi-Mix Concrete, Inc. Ira and Patricia Stein 10 MOS Brave, 8:00 p.m. 18 John Olson Donald and Ruth Van Fosson 10 Exec Committee Meeting, Climbing Program, 8:00 a.m. Mike and Sonja Galanis Dale and Carol McCaslin 12:00 p.m. 18 COPE Weekend, 8:00 a.m. Sherry Bradley Jason and Erin Briggs and Family 11 Pow Wow Staff, 7:00 p.m. 18 Comm. Luncheon, 12:00 Melvin and Nancy McRoy Elizabeth Galanis p.m. Cary Levine Jack and Nona Martin 12 TN Webelos Camp 12, 21 Naish Cmpmstr Dinner, 6:00 Louise Dillon Kenneth Stowell 12:00 p.m. p.m. Charles and Betty Garper Bill and Nancy Moffett 13 Venture Camp, 6:00 p.m. Mabel Smith Duane and Jan Casner 18 Council Training Meeting, 23 OA LEC Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Bill Vandenberg, Sr. Marvin and Kathryn Casner 7:00 p.m. 25 Bartle Work Day, 7:00 a.m. Robert Gorham Pearle Davis 19 25 COPE Weekend, 8:00 a.m. Kurtis Blocher Michael, Gayle, Lara and Nick Zuk OA LEC Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Greg and Tammy Johnson Tom Crow 25 Climbing Progarm, 8:00 a.m. Steven Johnson Boy Scout Troop 145 Roy Wyman Richard Salman Marion and Bonnie Hale Linda Salman W. Rod Dixon – Kernel’s Journal – F. William and Judith Lewis Mr. And Mrs. Allen Hague IN HONOR OF: 2004 Mystery House Program Nadine Hayes Jeffrey and Jill Cook James J. Terry, Jr. Patricia Sterbenz David and Joann Harper Daniel and Virgina Wheatcroft Paul Nickell Fairmount Christian Church/ Kathleen DeLeve Christian Crusaders Class Christopher Chaffin Ray and Sandra Seidelman Kathleen DeLeve John and Marilyn Meek Robert A. Ramseyer Archer Daniels Midland Company Rob, Ann Ramseyer and Family

– Kernel’s Journal – The Trail’s End Popcorn Sale is going on September 18th through November 7th. To make things more exciting for all Scouts selling pop- Special Edition Patch! corn across the area, prize certificates are being placed in “Mystery Homes” throughout the Heart of America Council. A Scout that Sell $1,000 and receive the: approaches one of the selected homes and asks them to purchase some Heart of America Council Popcorn Extraordinaire Patch Trail’s End popcorn is awarded a special prize. The “Mystery House” owner will give the Scout a certificate, which he will then bring to Lori Gooding at the Council Service Center. At that time, the Scout will receive his “Mystery House” prize. This added feature will make the sale fun for the boys and increase the number of homes visited by your Scouts. Heart of America Council, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO Fill out the Trail’s End $1,000 seller form and turn it in with your pop- 64131 corn paperwork on November 8th (Pelathe – December 6th). For every (816) 942-9333, (800) 776-1110, (816) 942-8086 fax $1,000 in sales, receive a $1,000 segment to place around the patch. Questions should be directed to Lori Gooding, Finance Director, The patch and segment(s) will be mailed to you within a fourteen-day extension 154 or period from the time we receive the Trail’s End form. [email protected] Adventures in Scouting SPECIAL FEATURE August 2004 • 5

Dear Unit Leader, Popcorn Training 2004 Timeline

The Trail’s End popcorn sale has been organized to provide your unit with Tuesday August 3rd, 2004 Early Bird Popcorn Training a single fundraiser that is easy and effective. For your convenience, there Council Service Center 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. will be a number of trainings held throughout the month of Agust to pre- 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO pare you for the 2004 Popcorn sale beginning on September 18th. You can Thursday August 5th, 2004 Twin Rivers pick any of the listed trainings to attend. You do not have to attend the Greely City Park 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. training in your district. Here are highlights of the popcorn training. Tuesday August 10th 2004 Northern Tier Asbury United Methodist Church 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. • New Timeline – Show N Sell and the Take Order sale will begin at the Wednesday August 11th, 2004 Blue Elk same time. Beacon Heights Community of 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. • Show N Deliver – Make that immediate sale. Christ Church • Mystery House Program – Scouts can have fun while selling 19400 Holke Rd., Independence (just east of 23rd and hwy 291) popcorn. Sell to a customer within the Mystery House program Thursday August 12th, 2004 Big Muddy and receive a prize. Location to be Determined 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. • $1,000 Incentive Patch Program – every Scout who sells $1,000 or Tuesday August 17th, 2004 Kaw more will receive an additional recognition patch from the Heart of Edwardsville Community Center 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. America Council. 6996 S. 3rd Street, Edwardsville, KS Wednesday August 18th, 2004 Lone Bear Come out to one of the scheduled popcorn trainings to hear about all the Location to be Determined 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. fun and excitement the 2004 popcorn sale will offer. Sign your unit up Thursday August 19th, 2004 North Star now to participate in the 2004 popcorn sale by filling out the commitment St. Lukes Presbyterian Church 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. form below. 4301 NE Vivion Rd., Kansas City, MO Monday August 23rd, 2004 Trailhead/Trails West/ Council Service Center Red-Tailed Hawk 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 2004 Important Dates to Remember Thursday August 26th, 2004 Pioneer Trails/Thunderbird All Districts Except Pelathe Council Service Center 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. • Show N Sell Orders Due – Tuesday, September 7th, 2004 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO • Show N Sell Distribution – Friday, September 17th, 2004, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, September 18th, 2004, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Seaton Van Lines, Olathe, Tuesday August 31st, 2004 Pelathe Training Kansas Holcom Park Recreation Center 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. • Popcorn Sale Starts Saturday, September 18th, 2004 Multipurpose Room, 27th and Lawrence Ave. • Popcorn Sale Ends – Sunday, November 7th, 2004 Friday November 5th, 2004 Paperwork Workshop • Final Orders Due to Council – Monday, November 8th, 2004 – Orders must Council Service Center 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. include: a copy of your Unit Master Record, Unit Order and Settlement Form, 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO Prize Order Form, $1,000 Prize Program Form, and Scholarship Program Form. If you order popcorn and prizes on line, please fax your Unit Roster, $1,000 Prize Monday November 29th, 2004 Pelathe Paperwork Workshop Form, and Scholarship Form to the council service center. The fax number is Location to be Determined 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (816) 942-8086. • Final Popcorn Distribution – Friday, November 19th, 2004, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 20th, 2004, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Popcorn Payment Due – Monday, January 3rd, 2005 2004 Trail’s End Popcorn Sale Commitment Form Pelathe District • Show N Sell Orders Due – Tuesday, September 7th, 2004 District: ______• Show N Sell Distribution – Friday, September 17th, 2004, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 18th, 2004, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m – Seaton Van Lines, Olathe, Unit: Pack Troop Crew Post Unit #: ______Kansas • Popcorn Sale Starts – Monday, November 1st, 2004 • Popcorn Sale Ends – Wednesday, December 1st, 2004 Unit leader • Final Orders Due to Council – Monday, December 6th, 2004 contact name: ______• Final Popcorn Distribution – Saturday, December 18th, 2004 • Popcorn Payment Due – Friday, January 7th, 2005 Address: ______

Unsold Popcorn City / State / Zip: ______All unsold popcorn (from Show N Sell or Show N Deliver) should be returned to the Final Popcorn Distribution location on November 19 or 20 (all Districts except E-mail: ______Pelathe) or on December 18 (Pelathe District). Utilize the Unit Order and Settle- ment Form to total the amount of popcorn that will be returned. However, note the Phone w/ area Code: ( ______) ______following: • Deadline for unsold popcorn returns (all Districts except Pelathe) – Friday, We are participating in Show-N-Sell/Show-N-Deliver. December 10, 2004 • Deadline for unsold popcorn returns (Pelathe District) – Friday, December 31st, I am a Popcorn Kernel for the first time. 2004 Please return to: All unsold popcorn should be returned to the Final Popcorn Distribution location. Heart of America Council — Attention Lori Gooding After the deadlines for returning unsold popcorn have passed, the Council will not 10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131 accept these returns and the unit will be responsible for paying for the popcorn. 6 • August 2004 SPECIAL FEATURE Adventures in Scouting 2004 School Night to Join Scouting Join the Fun! Join the Scouts! The 2004 School Night to Join Scouting program has many features and materials designed to make your recruiting efforts easier and more effective. Here are a few of them: Cub Scout Parents’ Orientation Guide The Cub Scout Parents’ Orientation Guide is a pamphlet that will be distributed to all parents attending unit School Night meetings. Let’s face it, Scouting has a language all its own. For new people experiencing Scouting for the first time this language can be very confusing. The “Parents’ Guide” explains the Cub Scouting program in easy to As school begins, it is time once again to prepare for your unit’s fall recruiting program. understand terms. Everything from Tiger Cubs to Webe- The 2004 School Night to Join Scouting program promises to be one of the most com- los, dens to packs, activities and summer programs, to prehensive recruiting efforts you’ll be part of. The first step in this plan is for all Cub who’s my den leader and where do I get the uniform. Scout Packs to be represented at their district’s School Night to Join Scouting Orienta- tion. At this meeting you will receive all of the information necessary for you to run your unit’s School Night program. Please make note that most of the district orientations New Den Leader Survival Kit have already happened. The “Den Leaders First Month” is designed to take the guesswork out of organizing a den for a new den leader. Big Muddy: August 3, 7:30 p.m., Lexington United Methodist Church You know how important first impressions are and Cub Blue Elk *July 29, 7:30 p.m., Liberty Street Community of Christ Church Scouting is no different. Boys join Cub Scouting for excite- Blue Elk: August 3, 7:30 p.m., St. John LaLande Catholic Church ment, to be with friends, and to have fun. Fun den meet- Kaw: August 10, 7:00 p.m., St. Martin Lutheran Church ings will help ensure that good first impression. Lone Bear: August 3, 6:30 p.m., Clinton Scout Center By following the plans outlined in this kit, new den leaders will be able to conduct fun and exciting den meet- North Star: August 4, 7:00 p.m., Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church ings and Scouts will come back for more! August 11, 7:00 p.m., North Cross United Methodist Church The first thing new den leaders should know is that August 18, 7:00 p.m., Liberty United Methodist Church youíre not alone. Hundreds of thousands of adults have pre- Northern Tier: * July 29, 7:00 p.m., St. Joseph Church ceded them in the Cub Scouting organization. Their experience and wisdom are avail- Pelathe: * July 20, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church able through a number of resources that are outlined in this kit. New den leaders wonít Pioneer Trails: August 10, 6:30 p.m., H.J.’s Activity Building have to ìre-invent the wheelî as they plan and prepare for meetings. Red-Tailed Hawk: August 7, 9:00 a.m., Aldersgate United Methodist Your pack should have received its supply of the ìDen Leaders First Monthî at your Thunderbird: August 3, 7:30 p.m., Hickman Mills High School districtís School Night Orientation meeting. To obtain copies of the kit, contact your district executive. The kit is also available online at www.hoac-bsa.org. Trailhead: *July 27, 7:00 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church Trails West: * July 20, 7:00 p.m., Center of Grace School Night Free T-Shirt Program Twin Rivers: August 10, 7:00 p.m., Ottawa United Methodist Church Every new Scout recruited at School Night in August and September will receive a Twin Rivers: August 11, 7:00 p.m., Paola United Methodist Church free Kansas City Chiefs t-shirt. The t-shirt will feature the Chiefs’ logo, BSA logo and the phrase, “Official Member of the Chiefs’ Scout Team.” T-shirts will be distributed at the * If you missed your district's orientation, contact your district executive to receive next Roundtable meeting in your district. The information about your unit's school night. Rules for free t-shirts: Many of us became involved in Scouting as a result of a School Night or Fall Roundup 1. Only new Scouts will receive t-shirts. program. We need to keep in mind one thing…it is because of the leaders when you 2. Your unit must conduct its School Night program in joined, that every boy should have the chance to experience Scouting, that we are here August or September. now. It’s now our turn to make sure that we offer the same invitation to new boys and 3. Your unit must turn-in new member applications and their parents. fees no later than the next month’s roundtable.

Unit School Night Flyer Order Form Your flyer will be printed as follows: (please insert needed information)

District: ______Number of flyers needed: ______Cub Scout Pack ______invites you to join the fun! All boys and their Date needed: ______(Allow two weeks for printing) parent(s)/guardian(s) are welcome to attend our joining meeting on ______Unit School Night Contact: (day) (date) (time) Name: ______Home Phone: ______at ______Work Phone: ______Fax: ______(location) For more information contact Date for Next Meeting (Automatic Re-flyer): ______(name) (phone) Date: ______Time: ______Please return this form to Location: ______your District Executive Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America Scouting Posters are available upon request. ______Yes, we would two weeks prior to your 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64131 like Scouting Posters ______Number of Scouting Posters. School Night Meeting. 816-942-9333 – 800-776-1110 – fax: 816-942-8086 Adventures in Scouting SPECIAL FEATURE August 2004 • 7 Scouts Participate in a Journey Fourth On July 3rd and the 4th more than 400 gram but they also provided support to ensure and practiced orienteering skills much like Scouts and adult Scouters participated in the the success of this unique celebration. Lewis and Clark would have used on their his- Journey Fourth program, a celebration of the Boy Scout Troops helped at stations where toric journey. Lewis and Clark Expedition that sailed the Cub Scouts earned rank advancements by Thank you to the volunteers and staff who Missouri River and camped on the banks that learning how to tie knots, coiling a rope, supported the Journey Fourth event and made would become part of Kansas City. learning a rope magic trick, and whipping the a part of history come alive for hundreds of Not only did Scouts participate in the pro- end of a rope. Boy Scouts learned lashings Scouts and thousands of Kansas Citians! 8 • August 2004 Adventures in Scouting Program and Camping Service HOAC Summer Camping This summer has been a busy one! Scouts Texas, Canada, Georgia, Wyoming, Tennessee, Camps and Rotary Camp. In mid-August, Ven- and leaders from the Heart of America Council and Arkansas. Others have stayed close to home turers will be welcomed at the Bartle Scout are on the move in summer camp programs both and enjoyed the many activities and programs Reservation for the Venturing Summer Blast. in council and out. Some have gone as far away offered in council at Day Camp, Bear Camp, Plans are already underway to make next sum- as New Mexico, Colorado, Minnesota, Florida, Webelos Camp, Naish and Bartle Boy Scout mer even more exciting than 2004.

Naish Boy Scout Camp UNDER THE SEA POW WOW 2005

Get ready to explore the adventures of the sea at the Heart of America Council Pow Wow 2005 – UNDER THE SEA. This adventure will take place Saturday, November 6th, Truman High School, 3301 S. Noland Road, Inde- pendence Missouri from 8:30 until 3:30. This adventure is for all Cub Scout Leaders – fun for everyone! New this year – a TOT LOT – will be on a first come first sever basis. The fee is $5.00 a child. Each child needs to bring their own lunch, drink and snack provided. Watch the registration form for more details. Participants can pre-order items and they are guaranteed to be available. The items that can be pre-ordered are: book, CD, patch, pin, mug, t-shirt. Watch the registration form for more details.

Each District will give away one registration at their October roundtable. You must be present to win.

When summer camp at Naish ends this year, this dining hall will be no Lunch will be provided by Zarda BBQ. more. It will be torn down in preparation for a new and improved dining hall. By the time you return to Naish in 2005 many more changes The District Promotion folks are: will be evident. Stay tuned for news on the changes as they occur throughout the next year. Blue Elk – Beth & David Graham Big Muddy – Carol Brrok Kaw – Glenda Noell Lone Bear – Frances Degen North Star – Jeff Cook Northern Tier – Marirose Larson Pioneer Trails – Lissa Kessler Thunberbird – Larry Shahan Twin Rivers – Pam Thompson Red Tail Hawk – Paula Champion Trail West – Dee Creath Trail Head – Mary Wo.

They can answer any questions you might have.

Please plan to attend this exciting adventure UNDER THE SEA. Learn how to provide a GREAT program to you Cub Scouts. WATCH FOR THE REG- ISTRATION FORM TO LEARN MORE – COMING SOON.

SEE YOU THERE. The new council ring at Naish is filling up fast. Scouts, leaders and vis- itors enjoy one of the many programs to be held in this council ring.

Truman Merit Badge Program Scouts can earn ALL the requirements for the Registrations are accepted on a first-come-first- American Heritage OR Citizenship in the served basis until full. The fee is only $6.00 per Nation Merit Badges and tour the Truman participant and is non refundable. Deadline for Library and Museum. This program can only signing up is August 27, 2004. Contact accommodate 125 [email protected] for more information. participants. There are a few slots remaining. Adventures in Scouting August 2004 • 9 Program and Camping Service Venturing Crews – SUMMER BLAST AT BARTLE

There is still time to sign up for the Summer Blast at Bartle (August 13 through August 16, 2004). H Roe Bartle Scout Reservation will host the second Summer Blast at Bartle for Heart of America Council Venturers. This last blast before school starts will offer a wide variety of activities for Venturers and their leaders. Come explore the caves, climb Cedar Bluff or the tower, go fishing, make jewelry, go on a hike, have a beach or pool party – the choice is yours. The cost is only $75.00 per youth and $50.00 per leader. Provisional camper fee is $85.00 per youth. Reservation forms are on the Council’s website and in the Resource Center at the HOAC Council Service Center. Don’t miss out. Sign up today.

Bartle and Naish 2005 National Scout Jamboree Calendars Fort A.P. Hill, which is located in Car- Amid the thousands of colorful tents oline County, Virginia, is a 76,000-acre that will house the participants and pro- Bartle Scout Reservation U.S. Army facility that has served as the vide program and support services, there Sunday, August 1, 2004 – Session 5 Visitor Day permanent site for the national Scout is an infrastructure that provides a safe jamboree since 1981. The Boy Scouts of and secure environment at Fort A. P. Sunday, August 8, 2004 – Session 6 Visitor Day America uses approximately 3,000 acres Hill. Everything from bus and telephone Friday, August 13, 2004 – Summer Blast At Bartle of land to support a city of more than systems to a hospital and first-aid sta- 40,000 Scouts and leaders. tions, police and fire departments, post Saturday, September 11, 2004 – Work Day offices, food warehouses, a daily newspa- Saturday, September 25, 2004 – Work Day The program reflects the skills of per, and retail stores (trading posts) pro- Scouting, our national heritage, physical vide all the support and program services fitness, environmental conservation, and needed for an outstanding event. the true spirit of Scouting. Daily activi- Naish Scout Reservation ties include archery, bike-a-thon, buck- Applications to attend are available at Sunday, August 1, 2004 – Webelos Session 9 skin games, confidence course, conserva- the Council Service Center or download tion programs, scuba, kayak fun, racing the forms at the National website Thursday, August 5, 2004 – Webelos Session 10 shell run, and raft encounters. Regional (http://www.scouting.org/jamboree). Sunday, August 8, 2004 – Webelos Session 11 action centers with rappelling towers are truly popular, as are trap shooting, an Questions regarding the 2005 HOAC Thursday, August 12, 2004 – Webelos Session 12 American Indian village, and the opening Council Contingent can be directed to Friday, September 10, 2004 to Sunday, and closing arena shows, not to mention your District Executive or the Program daily stage shows and many other activi- and Camping Service Office at the Coun- September 12, 2004 – OA Fall Fellowship ties. It's Scouting and American history cil Service Center. Saturday, September 18, 2004 – COPE/Climbing at their very best! Saturday, September 25, 2004 – COPE/Climbing

Attention Golfers!!! Please join us for an exquisite day of golf at the 23rd annual Boy Scout / G.S. Wetzel Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, September the 12th . The Lone Bear District invites you to attend this event, which will be held at the premier Meadow Lake Coun- try Club in Clinton Missouri. This tournament will give you the chance to enjoy a friendly game while helping provide for the Heart of America Council. Ladies and Gentelman are welcome to team up for this four person scramble with an entry fee of $50 per person. Tee times are 8:00 AM and 1:30 PM and the field is limited to 40 teams. The entry fee includes a practice round, lunch, 18 holes of golf, prizes and much more. All proceeds from the tournament will go to the operation and maintenance of H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. This event is made possible with the help of sponsors and volunteers who give generously to this worthwhile project. For more information, or to register for the tournament, call Gary Smith, Meadow Lake Country Club, @ 1-660-885-5124 10 • August 2004 SPONSORS Adventures in Scouting

Ladies and Gentleman, Children of All Ages!

An awe-inspiring, sensory overload-inducing spectacle that can only be experienced LIVE, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is proud to present The 133rd Edi- tion of The Greatest Show On Earth®, the most fast-paced, death-defying, thrilling installment ever–where a comet streaks among the stars! The all new, all real, all live 133rd Edition will be performing at Kemper Arena from September 8-12, 2004. AND, SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN SEE THE SHOW AT A DISCOUNTED RATE OF $13 PER TICKET ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH AT 7 P.M. SCOUTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE A FREE PATCH! SCOUTS CAN ORDER TICKETS IN GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE. THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS AUGUST 31ST, 2004. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ORDER 20 OR MORE TICKETS, PLEASE CALL 816-587-6927 OR EMAIL [email protected].

Bello’s Daredevil Hilarity! Scared Silly! Dubbed “America’s Best Clown” by TIME Magazine, BELLO raises his art to dizzying new heights! The redheaded comic daredevil is everywhere–in the air, in the ring, in the stands–performing breathless bungee battles, terrifying trampoline thrills, and hilarious highwire high jinks!

Mark Oliver Gebel’s Fully Microphoned Felines! Unprecedented! In a first-ever feline feat, MARK OLIVER GEBEL, the purveyor of the most famous name in animal training history, presents a new act with ten fully microphoned big Bengal cats! Overhear the gripping vocal interplay between Mark Oliver and his terrifying tigers! Mark Oliver displays a more playful side of his person- ality as he choreographs a three-ring playground of pirouette-performing pachy- derms, using nothing but vocal commands!

Maximum Motorcycles! Record Shattering! Not three, not four, but FIVE customized high-speed motorcycles orbit within mere inches of each other for the first time ever in the claustrophobic con- fines of a sixteen-foot steel sphere known as THE GLOBE OF DEATH!

The Voice of Ringling Bros.! Vocal Virtuoso! The commanding and charismatic Ringmaster, JOHNATHAN LEE IVERSON, presents an alchemical collection of amazing circus artists, harnessing the combustible energy between circus and audience to introduce a once-in-a-lifetime sighting of an historic, meteoric, fantastic fusion of flight and flame! Scout out Union Station Union Station affords Scoutmasters many opportunities to reinforce key Scouting Bailey’s Comet! Never Before. . . Never Again! principles — from encouraging exploration and nurturing scientific curiosity, to History-making! Producer KENNETH FELD presents to the world the discovery of developing an awareness and appreciation of one’s heritage. The Station is a must his universe-wide search for the ultimate circus phenomenon–never witnessed before on every troop’s destination list. Scout out the opportunities at the Station and and never to be witnessed again! In the entire, three-century-spanning history of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, no man, woman, or inside Science City. CALL TODAY! child has ever witnessed anything like BAILEY’S OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN MERIT BADGES COMET! This cosmic conflagration appears only Visit www.unionstation.org/scouting.cfm to download complete guides explaining here, only now, only in the 133rd Edition of The what badge requirements can be fulfilled at Union Station. These are just a few of Greatest Show On Earth! the badges included on • American Heritage • Atomic Energy • Engineering • Landscape Architecture All this – plus Clown Alley’s consortium of cream pie throwers in some of the biggest, messiest • Mammal Study • Model Design • Railroading gags ever staged; an amalgam of amazing aeri- OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIG SAVINGS alists, acrobats and animals; and the Three Ring • Book a field trip and save with just $6 general admission per Scout with Adventure®, an interactive hour which brings advanced reservations. ticketholders into the ring prior to showtime to • Add a stage show or Extreme Screen movie for special combo discount. meet our animals and performers up-close– guar- antee this is The Greatest Show On Earth! Ask about Science City’s unique Discovery Areas.These engaging programs,which span from a Prehistoric Dig for fossils to the futuristic Challenger Learning Center See you at the arena! mission to Mars, are designed to fortify unity and creativity.Visit www.unionstation.org/discovery.cfm for more details. OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND HORIZONS General admission includes unique national exhibits that can only be seen one place in Kansas City — at Union Station. Traveling exhibits through Sept.6: BRAIN: The World Inside Your Head Journey in one ear and out the other. Gener- ate real brainpower as you learn how the brain functions and sometimes mal- functions. The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition Could you have sur- vived? Discover how Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men made history — just by staying alive. ALSO AT UNION STATION Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure | Extreme Screen through Oct.21 MisAdventures in 3D | Extreme Screen July 30 –Feb.11,2005 Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body | Exhibit Oct. 2 – Jan. 3, 2005 Frontier Presents Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street? | Exhibit Oct. 23 – Feb. 21, 2005 Forces of Nature | Extreme Screen Oct.22 – June 30, 2005 Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS August 2004 • 11

way straight through Thurs- scouting during the School please contact the District day evening's Family Night Night program during August Membership Chair, Keith Trails West picnic. A blend of or September will receive a Neuman at (913) 541-8362 or unique/concentrated pro- free Scouting and KC Chiefs our District Director, Alan J gramming along with T-shirt! Sanders at (816) 942-9333. District improved logistics resulted in If you have any questions a Nationally Accredited Day Camp experience that will not 2003 Quality District soon be forgotten. For infor- Trails West District 2004 Fall mation about Day Camp 2005, contact Shawn Hud- Training Schedule popular with everyone. Day Camp 2004 son at 913.254.9548, or via Thursday morning, Cubs Every Scout, Cub Scout, tions throughout the district email at [email protected]. Trails West District con- and Scouters were treated to Boy Scout, Venturer, Varsity and is open to all parents and ducted its 2004 Day Camp - something very special! A deserves a trained leader. leaders. Cubs on Expedition - June Fall Round-Up CH-47D "Chinook" helicop- Every Trails West unit is Untrained leaders, often Youth Protection and 14th through the 17th, at the ter from Company F-158th with the best and most hon- Leader “Fast Start” training Timber Ridge Adventure Cen- encouraged to hold a School Aviation Regiment circled the Night for recruiting during est of intentions, simply are are both available on the ter in western Olathe, KS. Camp and landed just a unable to deliver the pro- Heart of America web site Over 250 Cubs and Scouters the months of August of Sep- stone's throw from the flag tember. School Night is the gram as it is meant to be. As and are encouraged as inde- set out daily along one of pole and Den Homes. While a result the young people pendent training opportuni- three program trails: the Sante single largest council recruit- telling of the helicopter's mis- ing effort. School Night gives those leaders hope to serve ties. Leaders taking advan- Fe, the Oregon, and the Cali- sion and technical specifica- are in fact short-changed. tage of on-line training are fornia. Each trail offered fun every boy an opportunity to tions, the aircraft's three-man participate in Scouting with To prevent this occur- asked to inform the district and excitement at every turn crew provided an extended rence, Trails West District training chair, Joe Ogilvie, with concentrations on Field over 50% of Cub Scout Mem- static display allowing all bership coming from the offers a full scope of training of such training at Sports, Scout Craft, and Campers the opportunity to for parents, new leaders, as [email protected]. Class Handicraft respectively. School Night Program. buckle into a jump seat within At Trails West District well as leaders accepting new room training will begin in Some very famous "spon- the massive cargo bay, view responsibilities in the pro- September, 2004 with the sors" leant their names to School Night Training on July cockpit flight controls, and 20th at Center of Grace (520 gram. Training is offered at following schedule. individual program areas, inspect the exposed turbines locations convenient to loca- Boone's BB Range, Sir South Harrison, Olathe, KS) and airframe. OK, just how starting at 7 pm every unit Hillary's Hike, Lewis's • September 22, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, cool is that? will receive a Cub Scout Leatherworks and Clark's Lackman at 79th in Lenexa; Youth Protection 6:30 PM to Throughout Day Camp, Packet and a Tiger Cub Crafts, to name just a few. 7:50 PM – No charge New Leader’s Essentials – 8:00 PM "dedicated and seasoned" Packet. These packets are full Cubs and Scouters were to 9:30 PM – No charge Staffers and Walking Leaders of information, tips and hints afforded the opportunity to • September 30, Center of Grace Church, 520 S. Harrison, ensured a safe and quality on how to hold a successful learn about famous explorers Olathe; Troop Committee Training -6:30 PM – 9:30 PM - experience for everyone recruiting session at your (and their expeditions) while $3.00 Fee involved. School Night. Included in this having fun at the same time. The mood remained light packet is a sample of the This blend of history coupled and festive, even when dodg- This schedule, along with Registration Forms will be avail- School Night flyer that will be able at all District Round Tables. Registration may be also be with traditional Day Camp ing a few raindrops became customized for your school programming proved very necessary, and remained that made with the District Training Chair, Joe Ogilvie at and date, Every boy who joins [email protected] or 913.492.3880.. Trails West 2004 District Committee Chairman Ed Hedges ...... 913-768-1420 Trails West Events Commissioner Geoff Mildenhall ...... 913-859-0506 August Membership Chair Keith Neuman ...... 913 541-8362 5 Roundtable, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Advancement Chair Ellen McGurk ...... 913-780-1577 Olathe, 7PM Eagle Chair Charles Wunsch ...... 913-492-5878 Training Chair Joe Ogilivie ...... 913-492-3880 10 District Committee Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 Activities Chair Dave Elsey ...... 913-829-4594 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM Camping Chair Shawn Hudson ...... 913-254-9548 17 District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, Family Friends of Scouting Marlene Bean ...... 913-782-3279 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM Popcorn Chair David Colvin ...... 913 307-0745 19 Eagle Board of Review, Jesus Christ Church of Boy Scout Roundtable Doug Strieby ...... 913-764-0547 LDS, 7845 Allman, Lenexa, 6:30PM (Please arrive District Director Alan J. Sanders ...... 816-942-9333 ex 158 15 min. early) September

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING 2 Roundtable, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Published January/February, March, April, May, June/July, August, September, October, November/December by the Heart of Olathe, 7PM America Council, Boy Scouts of America. Mailed without charge to all Cubmasters, assistant Cubmasters, den leaders, den leader coaches, Tiger Cub den leaders, Webelos leaders, Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, Team Coaches, Explorer Advisors, 7 District Committee Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 assistant Explorer Advisors, Venturing crew leaders, unit chairmen, chartered organization representatives, district committee, all commissioners, all board members, and can be found on our website, www.hoac-bsa.org S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM 14 District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, PRESIDENT TREASURER SCOUT EXECUTIVE John D. Hunkeler, MD Stephen M. Clifford James J. Terry, Jr. 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM VICE PRESIDENTS LEGAL COUNSEL EDITOR Clifford W. Illig David A. Fenley Lori Gooding 16 Eagle Board of Review, Jesus Christ Church of Thomas J. McCullough COUNCIL COMMISSIONER LDS, 7845 Allman, Lenexa, 6:30PM (Please arrive David J. Zimmer Richard T. Boeshaar E. Frank Ellis 15 min. early) Charlie Tetrick 12 • August 2004 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

Northern Tier District

This Month in Northern Tier the Eagle Salute Day Camp 2004 Spotlight It just doesn’t get any better than this year’s Day The Northern Tier Dis- Camp. What an awesome trict is proud to present our fun-filled week of activi- new Eagles Scouts: Kyle ties! Volunteers led the Lanham of Troop 185, way to make the 2004 Day Cory Anderson of Troop Camp a success. Thank 192, Andrew Carlson of you to Dave Sultz, our fear- Troop 189, Nicholas less Day Camp Director Mouchan, Douglas Woy and his partner in crime, and Sean Mascal of Troop Chirs Zoller the Program 299, Eric Leftwich of Director. A big round of Troop 302, Jacob Dvorak applause for Heidi and of Troop 54, Timothy Marianne in our Adminis- O’Hare of Troop 98, Derek tration Building. The rain Sams of Troop 351, Crew didn’t stop anyone from Naylor and Morgan Will- having a good time. nauer of Troop 439, Matt Hoover of Troop 184, Zach Ostmeyer of Troop 247, School Night Recruitment Northern Tier Events Adam Watson and Andrew Fall Recruitment has call Lisa Hayes with any Laugdon of Troop 91, begun. It’s time to organ- questions you may have at August Mark Komosa of Troop ize your school night 916-942-9333 ext. 172 or 5 District Roundtable/Picnic Antioch Park, Shelter # 194, Dan Krumme of recruitment. Remember [email protected]. You 3, 6:30 pm Troop 93 and Zach Egan of to turn in your School can also contact our Mem- 12 District Committee Meeting, Community Covenant Troop 731. Congratula- Night Flyer Order form to bership Chairman, Cathi Church, 7230 Quivera Rd., 6:30 pm & District tions to you all from the get your recruitment fly- Maynard at 913-648- Commissioner Meeting 7:30 pm Northern Tier District ers printed on time. We 7166 or csmaynard@earth- 17 District Eagle Board of Reviews, LDS Church, Committee. We Salute are going to have a great link.net. We are here to 7845 Allman Rd, 6:30 pm You! recruitment year in 2004, help make your school September and we need to make sure night recruitment success- we are prepared. Please ful! 2 District Roundtable Village Presbyterian Church 67th & Mission 7:00 pm 7 New Leaders Essentials Training, 7:00 pm to 8:40 pm followed by Youth Protection Training, 8:40 pm to 9:50 pm. Check-in begins at 6:30 pm. Location Northern Tier 2004 District Committee to be announced District Chairman Bill Henderson ...... (913)-383-1950 9 District Committee Meeting, Community Covenant District Commissioner Judy Tuckness ...... (913)-268-9996 Church, 7230 Quivera Rd., 6:30 pm & District Activities Chairman Steve Springer ...... (913)-631-4215 Commissioner Meeting 7:30 pm Advancement Chairman J Jack Clark ...... (913)-441-1608 14 Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Job Specific Camping Chairman Gene Adams ...... (913)-362-4509 Training 7:00 pm. Countryside Christian Church, 61st & Nall, Check-in begins at 6:30 pm. Order of the Arrow Advisor Gary Akers ...... (913) 262-2047 Membership Chairman Cathi Maynard ...... (913)-648-7166 16 District Eagle Board of Reviews, LDS Church, 7845 Allman Rd, 6:30 pm Website Liaison Cathi Maynard ...... (913)-648-7166 School Night Chairman Missy Musick-Brown ...... (913)-362-3633 18 BALOO Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Program Chairman Steve Brady ...... (913) 362-8441 Training 8:00 am. Harmon Park Santa Fe Pavillion, 78th & Delmar. Check-in begins at 8:30 am Training Chairman Judy Yeager ...... (913) 362-2029 Cub Scout Training Dave Sultz ...... (913)-381-7824 21 Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Job Specific Training 7:00pm. Countryside Christian Church, Boy Scout Training John Forsyth ...... (913)-341-5061 61st & Nall. Check-in begins at 6:30 pm. Cub Scout Roundtable Lori Kearns ...... (913) 583-1011 24-25 Cuboree Check in begins at 6:00 pm Friday Cub Scout Roundtable Dave Sultz ...... (913) 381-7824 evening. Camp Naish. For more information, con- Boy Scout Roundtable Jamey Hilleary ...... (913) 384-0262 tact Phil Park, Cuboree Chairman at 913-831-3634 Venturing Roundtable Bob Kalkofen ...... (913) 362-5576 28 Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Job Specific District Executive Lisa Hayes ...... (816) 942-9333 Training 7:00pm. Countryside Christian Church, [email protected] 61st & Nall. Check-in begins at 6:30 pm. Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS August 2004 • 13

Location Change Popcorn Sale Blue Elk for August The 2004 popcorn sale (see calendar for details). Roundtable! will soon be under way. Don’t miss out on the District August’s Roundtable Has your unit signed up to opportunity for your unit meeting will be held at the sell yet? Blue Elk will to earn money through a American Legion Farm in have its own Popcorn fun and trusted program. Blue Springs on 40 High- Training on August 11th Day Camp 2004 way just east of Adams Dairy Road. The meeting As the summer winds without the leadership, will start at its regular time down, we hope that Cub help, and countless hours of 7:30 p.m. Scouts will be able to tell of volunteerism provided many great stories of their by Dan Jackson - Director, Fall Recruiting experiences at Blue Elk’s Mary Morris – Program School is starting soon, 2004 Day Camp. Camp Director, Marie Benz – so now is the time to pre- this year was attended by Registrar, Stacy Howell – pare for your unit’s School close to 375 boys and 175 Promotions, John Night for Scouting meet- leaders out at George Landwehr and Jim Mans- ing. The Blue Elk district Owens Nature Park. The field – Physical Arrange- asks that each and every Blue Elk staff cannot say ments, and John Martin – Cub Scout pack coordinate thank you enough to all of Junior Staff Coordinator. a recruiting night at its the walking leaders and We hope that your boys local elementary school to volunteer staff that made had a great time at camp encourage youth to join the Day Camp great. Camp and will continue to join scouting program. Attend- would not have happened us for the fun in 2005. ing school activities such as back to school nights, cur- Blue Elk Events riculum nights, school open houses, and PTA August meetings are other great 3 School Night Training 7:30 p.m., St. John LaLande ways to get the word out Catholic Church. 801 NW R.D. Mize Road. Blue about your pack. Boy Springs Scout troops are also 5 7:30pm Roundtable, OA Chapter 6 Meeting, Eagle Boards of Review. American Legion Farm. Blue encouraged to have Troop Springs Open Houses at local mid- 9 Blue Elk District Boy Scout Golf Classic:11:30am – dle schools to recruit older Registration, 1:00pm. Shotgun start. Lakewood boys. If you did not attend Oaks Golf Club. Lee’s Summit a School Night Orientation 11 District Popcorn Training: 7:00pm, Beacon Heights on July 29th or August 3rd, Community of Christ Church. 19402 E. Holke Road please contact the Council Independence office and talk to your dis- 12 Commissioner’s Meeting: 7:30pm, Liberty Street trict executive. Community of Christ. Church 416 N. Liberty Street Independence 19 District Committee Meeting: 7:30pm, Pioneer Blue Elk 2004 District Committee Ridge 6th Grade Center. 1656 S. Speck Road Independence District Chair Bill Esry ...... (816) 833-1416 September District Commissioner Ron Karst ...... (816) 229-6381 2 7:00pm Boy Scout Roundtable - 7:30pm Cub Vice Chair – Program John Thornton ...... (816) 252-2104 Scout & Venturing Vice Chair – Operations Marvin Sands ...... (816) 373-1212 2 Roundtable, OA Chapter 6 Meeting, Eagle Boards of Review, Fast Start, Merit Badge Counselor Vice Chair – Human Resources Aaron Guest ...... (816) 201-1038 Training Bingham 7th Grade Center — 1716 S. FOS Chair Paul Broome ...... (816) 941-0555 Speck Road Independence Membership Chair Lowell Brenton ...... (816) 373-7678 7 Fast Start Training: 7:00 – 9:15 pm, Beacon Heights Community of Christ Church 19402 E. Advancement Chair Scott Howell ...... (816) 796-3747 Holke Road. Independence Training Chair Tom Newhard ...... (816) 254-6447 9 Commissioner’s Meeting: 7:30pm, Liberty Street Camping Chair Jim Todd ...... (816) 228-4081 Community of Christ Church 416 N. Liberty Activities Chair Steve Cox ...... (816) 625-8150 Street. Independence 16 District Committee Meeting: 7:30pm, Pioneer Special Needs Chair Louise Rissler ...... (816) 228-1254 Ridge 6th Grade Center. 1656 S. Speck Road Relationships Chair Carl Grabiel ...... (816) 833-2933 Independence NESA Bob Overly ...... (816) 795-7665 18 Boy Scout Junior Leader Training: SM & ASM Spe- cific 8:00am - 4:30pm: Den Chief Training 9:00am District Director Steve Roberts ...... (816) 942-9333 – 4:00pm: Beacon Heights Community of Christ [email protected] Church 19402 E. Holke Road. Independence Senior District Executive Ross Pfannenstiel ...... (816) 942-9333 21 Troop Committee Training: 6:30 – 10:00pm, Bea- [email protected] con Heights Community of Christ Church 19402 E. Holke Road. Independence. 14 • August 2004 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

If you wish to nominate some- a great time! Mark your cal- 1, 2004. If you have questions body to the District Commit- endars for the weekend of about the event please contact Trailhead tee, please send those to: October 15-17, 2004. You the Camporee Chairman, Trailhead District will not want to miss out, all Lauren James, at (913) 385- Nominating Committee registrations are due October 3513. District 10210 Holmes Road Kansas City, MO 64131 Trailhead Events 2003 Quality District Nominations may also be given, in writing to Rob Gilk- August erson. All nominations must Popcorn Packs who have their sign 5 Roundtable; 7:00 p.m. Church of the Resurection, up night in September and be received in writing at least Popcorn sales begin on Sep- one month prior to the Dis- 137th & Nall. tember 18th, so don’t foget to get their applications turned in by the October trict Election for proper con- 5 Eagle Scout Project Review, Order of the Arrow have you unit signed up and sideration. Chapter, Merit Badge Counselor Training; 7:00 p.m. ready to go! Unit commit- roundtable. THIS IS THE 12 ment forms are available at ONLY WAY TO RECEIVE Training District Committee Meeting; 6:30 @ Valley View THIS RECOGNITION. United Methodist Roundtables and the Council As the year gets going By the August Roundtable, service center. Even if you • again, remember that there 12 Commissioner Meeting; 7:30 p.m. @ Valley View you will need to provide: have never participated in the will be many opportunities United Methodist The Fall Round-Up coordi- sale before, it’s not too late ot • for your current and all those 19 Eagle Board of Review; 7:00 p.m. @ Latter-Day nator for your Pack start earning money for your new leaders to get the training Saints Church 13025 Wornall The Fall Round-Up flyer unit’s activities. Also, even if • they want and need in order order form only one den or patrol wishes to be successful Scout leaders. September A possible date that a to sell, thtat unit can still sign • There will also be a feature school visit can be made 2 Roundtable; 7:00 p.m. Church of the Resurection, up. Do not miss out on this training every month at the For questions or more 137th & Nall incredible fundraising oppor- • District Roundtable. Please information, please contact 2 Eagle Scout Project Review, Order of the Arrow tunity! For details, Please remember for a current sched- our Fall Round-Up Chair- Chapter, Merit Badge Counselor Training; 7:00 p.m. contact Pam Clark at (913) ule of trainings to visit the man Peter Grassel (913) Church of the Resurection, 137th & Nall. 341-8731 or Rob Gilkerson Trailhead training webpage at 268-5469, or Rob Gilker- at (816) 942-9333. www.hoac-bsa.org/thtrain- 9 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 @ Valley View son at the Council Service ing.cfm. If you have a group United Methodist Center. Fall Recruitment of new leaders and would like 9 Commissioner Meeting; 7:30 p.m. @ Valley View • It’s that time of year again. Annual Business to train them all together at a United Methodist It’s time for our fall recruit- unit meeting please contact 16 Eagle Board of Review; 7:00 p.m. @ Latter-Day ment. Summer is winding Meeting the Training Chair, Pat Har- Saints Church (13025 Wornall) down and everyone is head- On October 14, 2004 at vey at (913) 642-4671. 18 Troop Committee Challenge Training; 8:30 a.m. @ ing back to school. Let’s get 6:30 at Valley View United REMEMBER, EVERY BOY Village Presbyterian Education Center (99th & Mis- our Scouting year started Methodist Church (95th and DESERVES A TRAINED sion Rd.) on the right foot. Antioch), Trailhead will hold LEADER!!! • We have a great recognition it Annual Business Meeting. 18 Boy Scout Leader Training; 8:00 a.m. @ Village Pres- this year for any boys who Elections of District Chair Camporee byterian Education Center (99th & Mission Rd.) join in the fall. If your Pack and Members-at-Large of the Every Cub Scout and Boy has their recruitment night District Committee will take Scout is invited to the largest in August and has their place at this time. All voting Trailhead event of the year. applications turned in by members of the District, Lewis-Young Park, will be the Heart of the September roundtable, including Chartered Organi- setting for this great event the new boys will receive a zational Representatives, are scouts will get a chance to America Council Chief’s and Scouting t- strongly encouraged to attend show off their camping and shirt. The same goes for this very important meeting. scout craft skills while having District Map 2004 Trailhead District Committee Chairs

District Chair Gus Meyer ...... (913) 642-3209 District Commissioner Marc Elkins ...... (913) 897-2857 Activities Chair Dean Carlson ...... (913) 681-2852 Membership Chair Randy Monson ...... (913) 491-1390 Advancement Chair Herb Strain ...... (816) 941-8614 Camping Chair Russ Lindsay ...... (913) 649-2956 Training Chair Pat Harvey ...... (913) 642-4671 Venturing Scott Worsham ...... (913) 381-4082 Boy Scout Roundtable Gene Bellner ...... (913) 681-2852 Cub Scout Roundtable Lynn Haffner ...... (913) 649-3257 Day Camp Director Michelle Magee ...... (913) 677-3647 District Executive Rob Gilkerson ...... (816) 569-4978 Council Website www. HOAC-BSA.org Trailhead Website www.HOAC-BSA.org/Trailhead.cfm Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS August 2004 • 15

Some highlights included a tures. These are just a few of Restaurant in Paola, Twin full family participation day the pictures and stories from Rivers District will hold its Twin Rivers to some exciting noontime Day Camp. You should make Annual Business Meeting. surprises like an Old West sure to ask your boys how Elections of District Chair Gun Demonstration and Drug much fun they had at Day and Members-at-Large of the District Dog Training Exercises. Camp to really know how District Committee will take Special thanks goes to great it was. Don’t forget to place at this time. All voting Mary Ann Hodgson, Day put Day Camp in your plans members of the District, Spring and Fall School Night Training #1 Camp Director, and Mike for next year either! Day including Chartered Organi- Recruitment – United Methodist Shields, Day Camp Program Camp will be held from June zation Representatives, are Church, Ottawa; Director, for their hard work 6-9. We are looking forward strongly encouraged to attend Now is the time to start Tuesday, August 10; 7:00 – in pulling things together and to seeing everyone there next this very important meeting. If you wish to nominate some- planning your unit’s recruit- 8:00 PM motivating the staff and walk- year to have an even better body to the District Commit- ment for the fall. It is some- ing leaders. The staff was time! It is a great chance to tee for any of these positions, thing that all units, packs and School Night Training #2 awesome as always and had see your Cubs grow and have please send those recommen- troops alike, should start – United Methodist so much fun working with the a good time! You can also dations in writing to: working on so they can con- Church, Paola; Cub Scouts that they may share ideas on being success- tinue to grow and serve as Wednesday, August 11; have been more disappointed ful within your Packs and Twin Rivers District many youth in their commu- 7:00 – 8:00 PM when things ended than the enjoy the friendship of many Nominating Committee 10210 Holmes Road nity as possible. Remember, Please make sure to get on boys! Finally, the walking parents and leaders just like Kansas City, MO 64131 every boy deserves a chance to these on your calendar. leaders deserve a lot of thanks yourself. If you want to be a be part of Scouting and you THESE TRAININGS ARE from the boys for taking time part of this awesome time, Nominations may be given, out of their schedule to spend might be the unit to give him OPEN TO ALL UNIT LEAD- contact Cortland Bolles at in writing, to Richard Grant, time with their children so that chance. In every boy ERS OF ALL TYPES OF 800.776.1110 x118 or Nominating Committee Chair, they could go to Camp. there lies the chance of being UNITS, PACKS, TROOPS [email protected]. or Cortland Bolles. All nomi- Thanks to everyone for their nations must be received in a business owner or baseball AND CREWS!! dedication to Day Camp and Annual Business writing at least two (2) weeks player, an astronaut or a Pres- We Explored and their energy in making it so prior to the District Election ident. We have the chance to successful this year. Meeting & Election for proper consideration. let that boy make Scouting an Conquered!!! The boys had a ton of fun On October 14, 2004 at important part of creating During the first week of as you can see from these pic- 6:30 PM at Beethoven’s that community leader for June, the 106 boys of Twin years to come. For recruiting Rivers District who attended information, contact Cortland Day Camp had a great time. From the BB gun range to the Bolles at 800.776.1110 or nature hike to the fishing hole [email protected]. To help and everything in between, you get a handle on your units the boys were busy all week fall recruitment program, we long. There were some excit- will hold two School Night ing activities including boat Trainings in August (loca- building and archery that tions to be determined): everyone got to participate in.

Twin Rivers Events August 5 District Commissioner’s Meeting, Greeley City Park; 5:30 PM 5 Roundtable/Fish Fry, Greeley City Park; 5:30 PM 5 OA Chapter 4 Meeting, Greeley City Park; 5:30 PM 5 Popcorn Training, Greeley City Park; 5:30 PM Twin Rivers 2004 District Committee Roster 10 School Night Training, United Methodist Church, Ottawa; 7:00 PM District Chairman: Mike Prothe ...... 913.294.2111 11 School Night Training, United Methodist Church, District Commissioner: John Berton ...... 785.242.8294 Paola; 7:00 PM Activities Chair: Buddy Burris ...... 785.867.3005 12 District Committee Meeting, Beethoven’s, Paola; Advancement Chair: Curtis Gibson ...... 913.898.4955 6:30 PM Camping Chair: Richard Grant ...... 913.755.3941 September Endowment Chair: Ken Weide ...... 785.448.5560 Finance/Friends of Scouting Chair: Dana Crawford ...... 913.757.4451 2 District Commissioner’s Meeting, Paola United Methodist Church; 6:30 PM Membership Chair: Wendy Richardson ...... 913.294.6660 2 Roundtable, Paola United Methodist Church; 7:30 Public Relations Chair: Cleon Rickel ...... 785.242.4700 PM Roundtable Commissioner (Boy Scouts): Lynn Underwood ...... 785.242.1264 2 OA Chapter 4 Meeting, Paola United Methodist Roundtable Commissioners (Cub Scouts): Kathy Kierl ...... 913.557.5869 Church; 7:30 PM Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 9 District Committee Meeting, Beethoven’s, Paola; Special Needs Coordinator: Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 6:30 PM Training Co-Chairs: Lawrence Dickinson ...... 913.256.6809 17-19 Fall Camporee, Cedar Valley Reservoir, Garnett; 6:30 Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 PM Friday Check-in Website Chair: Jim Burns ...... 785.255.4388 18 Youth Protection Training, Ottawa; 8:30 AM District Executive: Cortland Bolles ...... 800.776.1110 x118 18 New Leader Essentials Training, Ottawa; 10:00 AM [email protected] 18 Cub Leader Specific Training, Ottawa; 12:00 PM HOAC and Twin Rivers District Information: www.hoac-bsa.org 16 • August 2004 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

in your unit. Red-Tailed Hawk Events • RTH Email Group: To Red-Tailed subscribe email Dave August Weerts at 5 Roundtable, 7:00 PM at Dick’s Sporting Goods, [email protected] 119th & Blackbob. Hawk District • RTH District Website www.eagle-scout.org/RTH 7 School Night Training, 9:00 AM at Aldersgate United Methodist. • HOAC Website: new youth will join the Scout- 12 Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 PM at MNU Library. 2004 Fall ing program. Also numerous www.hoac-bsa.org 17 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM at Advent Recruitment adult leaders will join as well, • RTH Roundtable: Generally occurs the 1st Lutheran Church. On August 7th, 9:00 AM at and they along with folks who Thursday of every month 19 Eagle Board of Reviews, 6:30 PM at St Thomas Aldersgate United Methodist have yet to taken training are at College Apostalic Church. Church (15315 W 151st ST) strongly encouraged to do so. the district will hold school Leaders should begin with September Fast Start and Youth Protec- training and we ask each Pack 2 Roundtable, 7:00 PM at College Church of the be represented. We will cover tion (both available online) Nazarene, Family Life Center. then New Leader Essentials and handle all the materials 9 Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 PM at MNU Library. needed to conduct a quality and Job Specific for the various programs/positions. 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM at Advent organized school night. The Lutheran Church. council will provide flyers, Please reference this newslet- 16 Eagle Board of Reviews, 6:30 PM at St Thomas posters, new parent orienta- ter and the website about Apostalic Church. tion guides, scripts, and the upcoming training oppurtuni- service of your district execu- ties. 18 New Leader Essentials and Cub Leader Training, 8:30 AM at Olathe Christian Church. tive to visit schools and speak to the boys. “Cubs on After your Cub Pack com- Expedition,” 2004 pletes its successful school Day Camp was night please turn-in applications and fees in a timely Outstanding manner. Remember new The week of June 14th the scouts recruited in August district held Day Camp at and September will receive a Lewis-Young Park in Louis- free Kansas City Chiefs/Scout- burg for 440 boys who had a ing t-shirt. To qualify your fantastic time. They enjoyed unit must turn-in applications activities including fishing, and fees no later than the next BBs, archery, slingshots, month’s roundtable. Again leatherwork, cooking, hiking, this year we will have addi- and much more. Some memo- tional turn-in nights at Pizza rable highlights were a visit Hut on 12705 N. Murlen in from NewsChopper 9 and Olathe. Those dates are 9/9 Johnny Rowlands, Louisburg and 9/21 from 6:00 to 8:00 Fire Dept (which cooled pm. everyone off), and various Mountain Men and Native District Annual American storytellers. Business Meeting Day Camp would not be The Red-Tailed Hawk Dis- possible for the boys without trict will conduct it’s annual all the hard work of numerous business meeting at which folks. Thanks to all the den time the report of the nomi- chiefs, walking leaders, junior nating committee will be staff, staff, and special guests. heard and election of officers A huge thanks to this will take place. All Chartered year’s key staff who ensured Organization Representatives we had a terrific camp and and Members at Large are eli- keep all of us on task. gible to vote on the presented Director: Jeff Turner slate. The meeting will begin Program Director: Traci 6:45 PM on October 19th at Symon 2004 Red-Tailed Hawk District Committee Chairs Advent Lutheran Church, Registrar: Susan Lux 11800 W 151st ST. Please Stay in the Loop of District Chairman Mike Smid ...... 913 685-8838 send your nominations in District Commissioner Ray Morrison ...... 913 764-4107 writing to Red-Tailed Hawk Communication District Vice-Chair Keith Sickendick ...... 913 685-1870 Nominating Committee, Are you receiving all of the District Training Chair Jeff Wandtke ...... 913 764-8413 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas latest and greatest informa- City, MO 64131. tion regarding the Red-Tailed District Camping Chair John Jones ...... 913 897-5567 All nominations must be Hawk district and the Heart District Activities Chair Gene Lamb ...... 913 780-3431 received two weeks prior to of America Council? There District Membership Chair Nancy Chapman ...... 913 829-0366 the Annual Business meeting. are many ways to keep Boy Scout Roundtable Dave Weerts ...... 913 829-1321 informed and acquire current Cub Scout Roundtable Dan Wohlford ...... 913 768-7158 Every Boy Deserves Scouting information. Please Venturing Roundtable Stan Lloyd ...... 913 541-9404 a Trained Leader share the below communica- Senior District Executive Jason Ballew ...... 816 942-9333 x182 This Fall an estimated 550 tion avenues with the leaders Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS August 2004 • 17

new tool available for all new den leaders that are recruited Thunderbird Events Thunderbird this fall also. The “New Den Leader” kit is a packet of tools August to help the new den leader to 3 District Roundtable 7:30 pm Hickman Mills High District survive their first couple of School 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd. Kansas City, MO. months. A few of the included 3 Youth Protection Training- 7pm, Merit Badge Coun- items will be program helps selor Orientation & O.A. Chpt. 5 Mtg. 7:30pm. 2003 Quality District for the first three months, a 10 District Commissioner Meeting. Council Service fast start dvd, and other help- Center – 7pm. Day Camp 2004 tember roundtable with New ful tools. Be sure to see your 12 District Committee Meeting. Council Service Center Leader Essentials being district executive for any – 7pm. The Thunderbird District offered. Every effort should be needs that you might have for had a great cub scout day September made to get your new leaders this fall. We will be staying camp this year. Kay Duncan 7 District Roundtable 7:30 pm Hickman Mills High to this training. There will be busy trying to get into the returned as camp director and schools to do boy talks and School 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd. Kansas City, MO. Cyndi Troyer was this year’s other trainings available in the next couple of months. Be printing and passing out fly- 7 Youth Protection Training- 7pm, Merit Badge Coun- program director. Both of ers to help you recruit new selor Orientation & O.A. Chpt. 5 Mtg. 7:30pm. them did an outstanding job. sure to stop by the training table at roundtable or check boys. 7 New Leader Essentials-7pm Hickman Mills High Day camp was held out at School 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd. Kansas City, MO. James A Reed Memorial out the council website for Thunderbird upcoming trainings. The web- 14 District Commissioner Meeting. Council Service Wildlife Archery Range. It District Annual Center – 7pm. was a great site. The staff at site is www.hoac-bsa.org. Click on the districts tab, then Business Meeting 16 District Committee Meeting. Council Service Center James A Reed did a lot of – 7pm. work in getting prepared for on Thunderbird, and then on and Elections 18 us to be out there for the training. If you have training Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster Specific Training- The Thunderbird District 7:30am-5pm. Red Bridge United Methodist Church. week. This year’s theme was questions, contact your dis- will be holding its Annual 636 East 117th Street. “A Cub Expedition.” We had trict executive for help. Also, Business meeting and elec- 25 New Leader Essentials- 8:30am-11am. St. Matthew Smokey The Bear come out if you cannot make any of the tions on Thursday, October Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd., Lee’s Sum- and visit us and tell us about Thunderbird training dates, 14,2004. Election of the Dis- mit, MO. fire safety in the forest. Then be sure to check the other district Chairman, Vice-chair- 25 Cub Scout Leader Specific Training- 12 noon. St. on Friday we had a very spe- tricts dates and attend their man, district commissioner, Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd., cial guest come visit us. training. and Members at large for the Lee’s Summit, MO. Johnny Rolands flew out in district will be held at the Newschopper 9. It was awe- Fall Recruitment Council Service Center at some to see him land and take The Back to School Night 7pm. If you would like to off. If you missed out on the training will be held at the nominate someone for one of fun this year, plan to come out August roundtable at 7:30 pm. Day Camp 2004 these positions, please submit in 2005. We can’t wait! Every pack needs to be repre- your recommendation to: sented and have their fall “A Cub Expedition” Thunderbird District Training recruitment membership Nominating Committee It is training season again. chairman there. You will get Chairman With the recruitment of all of your recruiting packet that 10210 Holmes Rd the new leaders this month will have the information that Kansas City, MO 64131 and the months to come, get- you need to have a successful ting them trained is vital to fall recruitment. We will have Nominations must be the success of your pack or the parent orientation guide- received two weeks prior to troop. All new leaders books again this fall. T-shirts the meeting to be considered. recruited will have their first will once again be used as a training available at the Sep- recruitment tool. There is a

2004 Thunderbird District Committee Chairs

Chairman David Frantze ...... 816-691-3181 Commissioner Roger Mantony ...... 816-537-4761 Vice-Chairman Program Myrna Frost ...... 816-936-5268 Vice-Chairman Support Lester Ham ...... 816-777-5006 Activities Barbara Lalk ...... 816-356-6963 Advancement Mark Grant ...... 816-358-0612 Camping Larry Overfield ...... 816-358-1022 Membership Cindy Cone ...... 816-318-0325 Special Needs Barbara Shaffer ...... 816-763-3226 Training Kelsie Clark ...... 816-430-5654 Relationships Cindy Cone ...... 816-318-0325 District Director Roger Hoyt ...... [email protected] 816-942-9333, ext 4946 Sr District Executive David Riker ...... [email protected] 816-942-9333, ext 4974 18 • August 2004 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

cialize in a variety of avocation or interests. Venturing pro- Kaw Events Kaw grams are developed around six experience areas of empha- August sis. These experience areas 5 Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting 7:00 p.m. Hollis District include: Citizenship. Leader- Center 11414 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, Kansas, ship, Fitness, Social, Outdoor 66111 Pot Luck dinner. and Service. 12 District Committee/Commissioner Meeting 7:00 2003 Quality District Venturing crews can open p.m. BPU Human Resources, 300 N. 65th St., up opportunities for your Kansas City, KS Roundtable the organization. boys. For your no-obligation September Planning for a successful consultation please contact The August Roundtable School Night in August and Charles Vonderheid 816- 2 Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting 7:00 p.m. Clark Mid- meeting will be held at the September needs to start now. 942-9333. dle School, 302 N. Bluegrass, Bonner Springs, KS Hollis Center. We will be hav- Anything this important 2 District Committee/Commissioner Meeting 7:00 ing a potluck and the District needs to be well organized. Kaw District p.m. BPU Human Resources, 300 N. 65th St., will provide the meat and the Every pack needs to be repre- Kansas City, KS units can bring side dishes and Annual Election sented at this meeting. The Annual Election will 18 New Leader Essentials and Basic Leader Training deserts. (All adults in any program are welcome) Directions: From Interstate Fall Camporee be held on October 13th, 2004. Those who are eligible to vote 25 Outdoor Leader Skills Training. (Webelos Leaders 70, take the 110th exit (Exit October 14-16, 2004 and all Boy Scout Leaders) 410) south one mile, and turn are registered chartered organ- CAMPING – COOKING – west on Kansas Ave "by the ization representatives and ROPE SKILLS- FIREBUILD- * Families should talk to ments, obtain the proper fire station". Take Kansas Ave. district members at large. For ING – HIKING – ORIEN- their religious leaders and signatures, and follow the West 1 half mile, go down the information about the district TEERING -CAMP FIRE show them the booklet instructions to order the hill. Road ends at Hollis. election process please contact SKITS and MORE. before beginning any pro- emblem. http://www.holliscenter.org. Charles Vonderheid 816- Contact : Dan Hammond 942-9333 ext 149. gram. For more information con- Fall Round-Up 913-651-4885 for more infor- * The youth member needs tact Ray Thebo 913-287-2278. mation. to complete the require- If your Pack has not yet Leader Training scheduled a recruiting night How do I Keep my September 18th, St. Martin for this fall, please contact Fall Lutheran Church, Hwy. 7 and Roundup Chair Dan Ham- older boys involved Hollingsworth Rd. mond 913 651-4885 or in Scouting? Cub Scout Leader Specific Charles Vonderheid 816- Are you a Scoutmaster who Training, Boy Scout Leader 942-9333 with a date as soon has said that? Then Venturing Specific Training and Ventur- as possible. is for you. Venturing is Scout- ing Leader Specific Training ing's program for young men will be offered. EVERY Parent School Night and women who are 14 (and and registered leader is wel- Planning for Cub Scout have completed the eighth come. For more information Leaders is Tuesday August grade) through 20 years of age. please contact Sharon Thebo 10th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Martin Venturing is based on a unique 913-287-2278 or Greg Car- Lutheran Church Hwy 7 and and dynamic relationship penter 816-760-7975. Hollingsworth Rd. in Lansing. between youth, adult leader, A Scout is School Night is the single most and organizations in their important event of the year for communities. Reverent Religious Scouting. It is the lifeblood of Venturing crews can spe- Awards Program How Do We Get Started on These Programs? Why Sell Popcorn? * Youth members must Thank you to Daryl Garrison and all the Kidzone obtain the specific booklet staff for a great awards banquet. Here are Ten reasons. for their religion. 10. Pay for your whole year's Scouting program with just one popcorn sale. 9. Cover all your Unit's activities and supplies with the com- Kaw 2004 District Committee mission you get from popcorn. District Chairman: Doug Spangler ...... 913-441-3707 8. Get more parents excited by eliminating their out-of- District Commissioner Susan Rodgers ...... 913-351-1470 pocket expenses. Cub Scout Round Table Sharon Thebo ...... 913-287-2278 7. Save time by managing the sale online -- no paperwork. Boy Scout Round Table Shawn Mullen ...... 913 651-4550 Increase your Council and Unit income -- 70% stays local. 6. Boost a boy's future – Scouts can qualify for Trail's End District Training Chair Greg Carpenter ...... 816-760-7975 Scholarships for college or other post high school educa- Boy Scout Training Chair Rick Lockwood ...... 913-785-3555 tion by selling popcorn. Check with your Council for Youth Protection Training Nancy Henre ...... 913-369-3736 more details. Membership Chair Dan Hammond ...... 913-651-4885 5. Attend the next Jamboree and have it paid for. Activities Chair Bob Sixta ...... 913-895-5730 4. Teach boys how great it feels to earn their own way. Camping Chair Mike Henre ...... 913-369-3736 3. Help your Scouts strike gold -- top sellers can win great Advancement Chair Sharlet Untereiner ...... 913-651-3436 prizes from the Relationships Chair Ray Thebo ...... 913-287-2278 2. National Trail's End Prize Program. Check with your District Director Charles Vonderheid ...... 816-942-9333 ext 149 Council for more details. [email protected] 1. Plan your entire year, budget all the costs, and raise the Sr. District Executive Marvin Clay ...... 816-942-9333 ext 165 money you need in the fall. [email protected] To sign up to sell popcorn please contact: Jim Cavender Sr. District Executive Dusty Boatright ...... 816-942-9333 ext 167 913-299-1112 or Marvin Clay 816-942-9333. [email protected] Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS August 2004 • 19

as District Boy Scout Round Table Commissioner. Darrell Big Muddy Events Big Muddy recently served as the BB gun range director at Cub Scout August Day Camp. Darrell started his 1 Roundtable/School night Training; 7:30 pm Lexing- District Scouting career in the Pony ton United Methodist Church Express Council and became a 2 District Committee Meeting; 7:30 pm, Sprint Ware- member of the tribe at Camp house, Lexington Donita Cochran at 259-2492. Geiger in St. Joseph, MO. Dar- Fall Recruiting rell is an Eagle Scout as well as September It’s that time of year again! Klondike Derby his two son. Congratulations 1 District Committee Meeting; 7:30 pm, Sprint Ware- Once again the fall will be This year troop 324 of Darrell! house, Lexington upon us and once again it will Richmond will be hosting the 7 be time for school nights and Roundtable; 7:30 pm, Lexington United Methodist District’s Klondike Derby. As Church open houses in our units. If of now there has not been a you think back to when you 8 Commissioner’s Meeting; 7:30 pm, Martens Home, date set, but, be sure to attend Richmond first got started in scouting, it upcoming Roundtables for was probably at a school night. dates and information! On August 3rd there will be a school night training held at Cub Scout Day the district roundtable in Lex- ington. The meeting starts at Camp 7:30 and will provide your This years Day Camp was unit with all of the literature one to remember! Although it and information needed to put rained every day and the wind on a successful recruitment. was less then cooperative, spir- Please make sure that all key its stayed high and fun was pack leadership is in atten- had by all! A big thank you dance. Recruitment brings needs to go out to Jesse Woods, both new youth and new lead- Allen Boydsten, and the entire ers to your unit; both of which Day Camp staff. Without are the life’s blood of any unit. their time and dedication, Day Camp would not be possible. Fall Camporee This year’s District fall A New Sachem! camporee will be hosted by Congratulations to Darrell troop 611 of the Moose lodge Underwood of Troop 324 in Ready, Aim, Fire! LeeRoy Martins teaches Marbles at Day Camp in Lexington on October 9th Richmond on being elevated and 10th. The theme this year to the Additional Responsibil- will be that of Pioneers on the ity of a Sachem in the Tribe of Wagon train. Be sure to attend Mic-O-Say! Darrell has been a the August and September devoted leader for the last sev- Roundtables to get more infor- eral years holding such Scout- mation or contact Bob ing positions as Cub Master, Brooks at 259-6278 or Scout Master, and Currently

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Fishing at Day Camp Troops 611 and 318 at the 75th Anniversary Celebration in Osceola

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District Chair Vic Geiger ...... 660-259-4708 Vice Chair Louis Mautino ...... 660-259-2736 District Commissioner Larry Maxwell ...... 816-776-6003 District Membership Mac Rogers ...... 816-520-4152 District Advancement John Dickson ...... 816-470-2337 District Activities Kyle Kolkemeyer ...... 816-838-2466 Boy Scout Training Bob Brooks ...... 660-259-6278 Cub Scout Training Mary Martens ...... 816-776-6003 FOS Chairman Jim Winningham ...... 660-259-4725 Relationships Chairman Keith Dorsch ...... 816-240-8394 Camping Chairman Ed Gooseman ...... 816-682-2008 Nominating Charman Tom Hodson ...... 816-240-8472 20 • August 2004 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

The Pelathe District would like to thank long time Pelathe Events Pelathe Scouter Phil Struble for the many years he offered his August office building, Land Plan 5 Roundtable, First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, 7:00 District Engineering, to the District PM, All Scouting Volunteers are encouraged to Committee Meeting. Land attend. Plan will continue to play 5 Commissioners Meeting, Same location as Round- might be helpful to your table, Come help our units succeed. Spirit Trail Troop to build a helping rela- host to many local Scouting 16 At the June 12th Tribe of tionship with one of our Cub meetings, and our apprecia- John Hadl Boy Scout Golf Classic, Lawrence Coun- try Club, 12:30 PM. Mic-O-Say 75th Anniversary Scout Packs. Please find a way tion to Phil is great. the new Spirit Trail was intro- to get involved in the Fall Cub The Committee is moving 19 District Committee and Sub-Committee Members Training, Bishop Seabury Academy, 4120 Clinton duced to Tribesman, thanks Scout Recruitment Process. to a new location in order to to the hard work of so many accommodate a new format. Parkway, 7:00 PM. Pelathe Scouters. Leading the Webelos After the August training, the September cause was District Commis- monthly meetings will alter- Graduation 2 Roundtable and Commissioners Meeting, First Bap- sioner Jim Peterson, and his nate, with the September date tist Church, 1330 Kasold, 7:00 PM. team of artists and construc- Weekend being available to all of our 17-19 Webelos Woods, Camp Bromelsick, Camp Friday tion/assembly volunteers. Thanks to Mike and District Committees to have a night, main events on Saturday, break camp on Sun- Jim’s team included Artists: Ralena McCurdy and their predetermined meeting place day Dennis Maygers, Dennis team of volunteers for an and time. The September Christilles, Audrey Taylor, excellent WGW, held at Camp 23 District Committees Meeting, Bishop Seabury Acad- meeting will start with a joint emy, 4120 Clinton Parkway, 7:00 PM Construction/Assembly: Bromelsick on May 7-9. Mike opening with all Committee George Vogel, Keith Wood, and Ralena were assisted by Members together to receive The Committees will meet in format as our current meet- Mark Avila, Andrew Avila, 47 other volunteers from important monthly informa- this format again in Novem- ings do, with the Chairs of Deb Vannicola, Annelee Troops 52, 55, 59, 60, 61, and tion, and then the group will 64, Crew 2052, and Packs ber, January, and so on. each committee together to Marsh, Scott Braden, Tom break apart in to separate 3052 and 3059. Together The alternate monthly coordinate their information Sheely, Tom Gore, Bob Gibler, meeting rooms to hold indi- Glen Jackson, and Dean these WGW volunteers logged meetings, December, Febru- to the other Committee vidual Committee meetings. Chapman. Thank you all! 522 Community Service ary, etc, will hold the same Chairs. Hours. Wow!! Fall Recruitment Attending this years WGW 2004 Pelathe District Committee Chairs On July 20th most of Cub were 55 1st year Webelos, 39 Scout Packs received training 2nd year’s, and 90 adult lead- District Chairman John Scarffe ...... (785) 843-5175 on some great fall recruiting ers. Wow, again! Vice Chairman Tom Sheely ...... (785) 842-9662 ideas and best methods. They Webelos Scouts attending District Commissioner Jim Peterson ...... (785) 841-2044 left with a program to deliver the event earned many back to their units to help achievements among them Advancement Keith Wood ...... (785) 841-7208 conduct a successful School are: Webelos Badge require- Activities Mike McCurdy ...... (785) 542-3050 Night to Join Scouting, as well ment # 6-Plan and lead a flag Camping Pat Donahue ...... (785) 842-5589 as new parent orientation ceremony in your den that Training Casey Jones ...... (913) 301-3550 guides, and Den Leader Sur- includes the U.S. flag. Arrow Membership/Relationships Frank Wright ...... (785) 842-3553 vival kits. of Light Badge requirement # Communications Dave Berkowitz ...... (785) 841-7247 Each Pack will organize a 5-Participate in a Webelos School Night in their schools overnight campout or day NESA Allen Wiechert ...... (785) 842-5467 and invite new boys to join hike. As well as Achievements Roundtable Annelee Marsh ...... (785) 843-5521 the Scouting adventure. They for Aquanaut – 6 , 7; Artist – Bromelsick/Venturing Joe King ...... (785) 841-6018 will be supported with infor- 2; Craftsman – 4-1 item, 1; District Executive Curtis Harris ...... (816) 942-9333 mation flyers and Boy Talks Fitness – Parts of 2 & 3; Out- given to the boys at school to doorsman – 2, 3, 6, 7 , 8; encourage them to attend the Readyman – 1, 3, 4 , 5, 6 , 12; units meeting. and Showman – 4. Wow, one As you can see in our quest more time! to be a Quality District in 2004, we need to recruit 285 District Committee new Cub Scouts this year. If Update Scouting you are not already involved Beginning with the August in a Packs Fall Recruitment 19th District Committee process, please get involved, Members Training the Com- Timeless Values your help is needed. Boy mittee will meet at a new Scouting volunteers have a lot location, Bishop Seabury of experience to offer, and it Academy.

Quality District/ Membership Update Pelathe was last a Quality District by National standards in 2001, and in order to be one again in 2004 we must meet the below membership goals. Current QD Goal Difference Cub Scouts 614 899 285 Boy Scouts 374 423 49 Venture’s 151 162 11 Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS August 2004 • 21

pledges by either paying on them monthly, quarterly, or Pioneer Trails Events Pioneer Trails with a one-time payment by the end of 2004. But don’t August stop there; sign up early for 5 District Commissioners Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Central District your Friends of Scouting pres- United Methodist. entation, which are usually 5 Roundtable 7:30 p.m. - Central United Methodist. held during Blue & Gold or 10 School Night Orientation 7:00 p.m. - H. J.’s (Meyer 2003 Quality District well populated events that & Wornall). includes the parents of the requirements. In addition, 17 District Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m., VFW Head- Adult Leader scouts. Lets keep the tradition quarters, 3400 Broadway. Training games and prizes will enter- going in 2005 and give back to tain leaders and scouts scouting. September EVERY SCOUT DESERVES through the day. For more A special THANK YOU 2 Roundtable 7:30 p.m. - Central United Methodist. A TRAINED LEADER! Cub information contact: Michael Steve Livingston and Morgan Scout and Boy Scout Fast Grimaldi today at 816-363- 2 District Commissioners Meeting 6:30 p.m. - Central Orlander for making this pos- United Methodist. Start Trainings are offered at 7949. Initial Sign-up will be sible. They put it in overdrive 18 District Training - TBA(Super Saturday). the monthly roundtables. at August Roundtable. to ensure that the family and The training gives new lead- community campaigns 21 District Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. - VFW Head- ers the basic skills and funda- quarters, 3400 Broadway. Cubs Scout Day achieved their goals for the mentals needed to success- Camp 2004 FOS campaign. fully provide quality programs program, then attend our your unit is interested in Don’t miss it again! Day to each unit. If you or anyone school night orientation at H. recruiting from a specific Camp 2004 was a BLAST! School Night in your unit is a new leader, J.’s on Tuesday, August 10th school then this is the thing to The kids were hyped through- please contact Norman Orientation from 7-9 p.m. School night prepare you. All units are out the day as they went from Kahn, Pioneer Trails Train- How can I increase Cub orientation is designed to pro- invited and the Pioneer Trails activity to activity. Lisa ing Chairman at (H) 913-341- retention? What should be vide units with the tools and District Executives are always Kessler out-did herself this 4792 or 913-906-6000. my best recruitment effort? If the knowledge needed to suc- willing to assist you in your year and you could see it in you are ready and willing to cessfully recruit kids and recruitment efforts. Annual Business every facet of the event. On recruit more scouts into your increase unit membership. If behalf of the scouters, their Meeting & Election parents, and the HOAC, we The Pioneer Trails District give our THANKS to every- 2004 Pioneer Trails District Committee will be holding its Annual one who volunteered. If it Business Meeting and Elec- weren’t for these people, then District Chairman: Dennis Cross ...... (H) 816-444-7989 tion on Tuesday, October 19 we would not have had such a District Vice-Chairman: Fred DeFeo ...... (H) 816-942-0675 at the VFW Headquarters phenomenal event. We also District Commissioner: Jim Bernard Jr...... (H) 913-385-7088 located on the 3400 block of would like to thank Knotts Advancement Chairman: Bill Tabolsky ...... (H) 913-791-8141 Broadway. The meeting and Elementary for hosting the Activities Chairman: Michael Grimaldi ...... (H) 816-363-7949 election will be held in con- event for another year. If junction with the District your scouts missed the event, Camping Chairman: Jay Reed ...... (H) 816-228-4438 Committee Meeting and will please make it a point for Membership Chairman: Julie Hill ...... (H) 816-361-3385 begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. your scouts to go to Day Camp Mic-O-Say Memorial: Don O’Neal ...... (H) 816-925-6567 The elections are held for Dis- yearly. If you are interested in Public Relations Director: Carol DeFeo ...... (H) 816-942-0675 trict Chairman, District Vice- volunteering for the 2005-Day Relationships Chairman: Jon Voss ...... (H) 913-488-3548 Chairman and Members-at- Camp, please call LaVar Lard Special Needs Chairman: Carole Gaither ...... (H) 816-523-5380 Large. at 816-942-9333, Ext. 147. If you would like to nomi- Training Chairman: Norman Kahn ...... (H) 913-341-4792 nate someone for one of the Recruit A Cub District Director: Matt Gettys ...... (H) 816-942-9333, ext. 171 positions, please send your This Fall District Executive: Brian Tobler ...... (H) 816-942-9333, ext. 185 recommendations to: The fall season is now up District Executive: LaVar Lard ...... (H) 816-942-9333, ext. 147 Pioneer Trails District to bat. The Kindergarteners Nominating Committee of last year can now be the Chairman Cubs of this coming year. Our 10210 Holmes Road Cub recruitment efforts Kansas City, MO 64131 should include first through fifth grade boys. If you need Nominations MUST be some assistance, feel free to received in writing at least call on your District Execu- two weeks prior to District tives, Brian, Matt, and LaVar, Election to be considered. who are there to assist your Camporee 2004 recruitment needs. To con- Don’t miss out! This year’s tact your District Executives Camporee will be held Octo- call: 816-942-9333. Remem- ber 15th -17th at Blue & Grey ber, the best time of the year Park, located seven miles to recruit youth is NOW and South of I-70 and North of FOREVER. U.S. Highway 50 on Buckner- Family Friends of Tarsney Rd. This year’s theme is Traders Of The Lost Scouting Arts. The activities will con- CONGRATULATIONS! sist of the Bead-Barter game We have reached 100% of our and focus on completing out- Friends of Scouting goal. It is door oriented merit badge now our duty to meet those 22 • August 2004 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

Thanks go to Camp Direc- ience and every unit, particu- how the great Unit Leaders tor Jeff Tyler; Program Direc- larly Cub Packs, should have and superb Commissioner North Star tor Jill Cook; Webelos Sum- at least one representative at Staff in the Internationally mer Seminar Coordinator one of the meetings. Famous North Star District Steve Mathews and District The meetings all start at 7 can meet the challenges of District Executive Jon Geiger. We p.m. and the dates and loca- having the largest goals for have one of the best Day tions are: new Cubs, Boys Scouts and Camp Staffs in the Council • 8/4 - Pine Ridge Presbyter- Venturers in the Heart of and they look forward to see- ian Church, 7600 NW America Council. Congratulations! Contact Steve Vaughn at ing the Cubs again next year. Barry Road Please contact your com- 741-3847 for more informa- The following Scouters • 8/11 - North Cross United missioner, your professional tion. were awarded the Scouter of Membership Methodist Church, 1321 staff or your Membership Powder Horn Training the Month for outstanding There will be three oppor- NE Vivion Chair, Brian Blake (evenings Venturing and Boy Scout service to the District: tunities for units to get the up • 8/18 - Liberty United at 746-6797) for more infor- Leaders of the Central Region • Bob Hurley of Troop 393 to date information and tips Methodist Church, 1001 mation. will be held at Naish Scout (April) for a successful Fall Recruit- Sunset, Liberty Let’s make this a great Reservation from Saturday, • Tim Morales of Troop 261 ing for your unit. The three recruiting year in the North August 28 through Thursday, There are some changes in (May) meetings are geographically Star District!! • Auggie Sprung of Troop September 2, 2004. Get more arranged for your conven- program as well as tips on 395 (June) information and get signed up now – go to: http://hoac- Congratulations and thank bsa.org/Trng_Powderhorn.cfm. 2004 North Star District Committee you for all you do for the Scouts of your units, your Day Camp – ‘Cubs District Chairman Tom Lenz ...... 816-426-2408 North Star District, and your District Commissioner Russ Downing ...... 816-587-2025 Council!! on Expedition’ Cub Scout Day Camp was Activities John Burwell ...... 816-891-6499 Upcoming Training held June 7th – 10th at the Advancement John McBurney ...... 816-781-6923 Monthly training opportu- Platte Co. Fairgrounds, on the Camping Hale Lentz nities at each month’s Round- 200th anniversary of the FOS Michael Short ...... 816-587-5170 table include Youth Protec- Lewis and Clark Expedition. FOS Family Tom Lanio ...... 816-454-5009 tion, New Leader Essentials About 700 Cub Scouts had a Membership Brian Blake ...... 816-746-6797 and Merit Badge Counselor great time participating in NESA Bob Whitaker ...... 816-455-0021 Training. These training ses- archery, BB guns, crafts, Public Relations Jeff Tyler ...... 816-505-2015 sions will resume in Septem- games and Scouting skills. In Relationship Tom Barzee ...... 816-734-8386 ber. addition, over 180 Webelos Special Needs Colleen Chapman ...... 816-453-0680 Cub Scout Leader train- had fun while they earned Training Richard Martin ...... 816-781-9557 ing is scheduled as follows: Activity Badges at the Webe- Sept. 18, BALOO Training, los Summer Seminar on June Youth Protection Joni Glenn ...... 816-781-7666 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. 11th. District Director Jason Scott ...... 816-942-9333 ext 169 [email protected] Senior District Executive Matt Specht ...... 816-942-9333ext166 North Star Events [email protected] August District Executive Jonathan Geiger ...... 816-942-9333 ext 132 [email protected] 4 Fall Recruiting Roundup Meeting, 7 p.m. Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 7600 NW Barry Road 5 Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Happy Rock Park, Glad- stone 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion 11 Fall Recruiting Roundup Meeting, 7 p.m. North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion 12 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion 18 Fall Recruiting Roundup Meeting, 7 p.m. Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset, Liberty 28-9/2 Powderhorn Venture & Boy Scout Leader Training, Naish Scout Reservation. See more information in training details September 2 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion Rd. Youth Protection / Merit Badge Counselor / New Leader, Essentials Training. OA Chapter Meeting 9 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion 12 Venturing Roundtable, 3 p.m., English Pavilion in Parkville. North Star is hosting HOAC wide Round- table. 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion 18 BALOO Training, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72nd St. Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS August 2004 • 23

Council and the Lone Bear not, it is not to late. Send your at [email protected]. We District. Each month there leaders to the training and will be sure to get your units Lone Bear will be a new program for start this Scouting year out on story in this publication! both Boy Scout Leaders and the right foot! District Cub Scout Leaders. We alvays 2004 Lone Bear/ have a good time and it would Fall Camporee! Wetzel Memorial benefit your unit to have at It may feel like summer but least one adult leader present. fall is on the way. Troop 430 Golf Tournament All leaders are encouraged to of Clinton has volunteered to 2004 Lone Bear/ Wetzel Lone Bear Events join us to learn more about host this years event. This Memorial Golf Tournament serving todays youth. We are years Fall Camporee will be This years golf tournament sure that you will take away held at the Clinton Conserva- will be held at the Meadow August some valuable information. tion Area on Business 13. The Lake Country Club on Sept. 8 Commissioner / District Committee Gathering , 2:00 Camp Out will be held on the 12th 2004. Please join us for a PM Bartle Scout Camp Fall Recruitment 23rd and 24th of October. great day of golf and to sup- 17 District Committee Meeting / Fall Round-Up Train- It’s hard to believe but Make sure you mark your cal- port the Scouting program. ing, Clinton Scout Center, 6:30 PM summer is almost over. School endars for this District wide The Tee times are 8:00 am is about to start and it is time camping event. and 1:30 pm and the field is September to start recruiting again. We limited to 40 teams. The entry 6 Roundtable Meeting, Clinton Scout Center, 7:00 PM. had one fantastic recruiting What Have Your fee includes a game of golf, 13 District Commissioner Meeting, Harry’s in Clinton, effort last year and I know we Scouts Done? lunch and many great prizes! 6:30 PM All procedes from this tourna- can do it again this year. We The District Committee ment will go towards the oper- 20 District Committee Meeting, Clinton Scout Center, will be holding a school night and all of the Lone Bear Dis- 6:30 PM ation and maintenance of the training on the 17th of August trict wants to know what H. Roe. Bartle Scout Reserva- for leaders to come and learn your unit has been up to. We tion. To register, contact how to have a successful know you all are involved in ment for the use of Artesian Gary Smith, Meadow Lake Cub Scout Day recruiting event for your unit. exciting activities and are hav- Park. We would also like to Country Club, 1-660-885- Many units have started put- ing lots of fun. Please send Camp was a Hit! thank all of the volunteers 5124. hoac.org (Local). ting together plans for their your monthly highlights and This years day camp was who put in long hours and recruiting effort. If you have photos to Phillip Brockland more fun than could be imag- made this camp possible. ined. The theme was “Cubs on Expedition” and the boys Roundtable Lone Bear 2004 District Committee enjoyed days of learning This years first Roundtable Chairman JC Smith ...... 1-660-885-2744 about Lewis and Clark, meeting will be held at the Christopher Columbus, space Clinton Scout Center, on Commissioner Randy White ...... 1-660-687-5694 exploration and many other Tuesday September the 7th. Executive Phillip Brockland ...... 1-660-238-2325 things. Cub Scouts swam, Roundtable meetings are a Training Steve Higgins ...... 1-660-429-6911 Shot BB’s and Archery, played gathering of Scouters from the Advancement Mike Morales ...... 1-660-885-3412 sports, made crafts and much, Lone Bear District held once a Mark Koehn ...... 1-816-850-6935 much more. Every one had a month. These Meetings are an Camping John Gaston ...... 1-816-297-2216 lot of fun and we were com- important way for leaders to Special Needs Bob Straw ...... 1-660-885-6336 pletely worn out when it was gather and learn from each Activities Jerry Post ...... 1-660-747-0600 all over. The Lone Bear Dis- other. This is also an opportu- Membership Erica Collins ...... 1-660-747-8420 nity for you to get informa- trict would like to give a spe- CS Roundtable Commissioner Tammy Kjos ...... 1-660-563-5372 cial thanks to the Clinton tion on variety of subjects BS Roundtable Commissioner Kathy Cooper ...... 1-660-647-5868 Parks and recreation depart- from the Heart of America

Training please contact Adam Berthot, even re-enacted/mock situa- Exploring/Learning for Life tional events. Learning for Life Youth Training Specialist at 816- A meeting will be held protection training is now Exploring available online at 942-9333, ext. 170 or email: with all Cluster chairs and www.learning-for-life.org. All [email protected]. Exploring advisors to discuss advisors from each Exploring Cluster Activities and brainstorm this activity. post must complete this train- A direct mailing to all advi- We will be looking to hold ing. The training is short and sors will be conducted with “Cluster Activities” for each information regarding this Exploring Contacts All Exploring Awards: All straight to the point of youth safety. A certificate can be career cluster in Exploring. meeting and other activities. • Bryan Bolding – LFL Direc- nomination forms must be printed out upon completion We are open to suggestions If you have any questions, tor, (816) 942-9333 ext. mailed in by October. of the training. Learning For and would love to have in-put feel free to contact the Explor- 173, [email protected]. Life now requires that this and help setting these activi- ing division at 816-942-9333. • Adam Berthot – Senior Explor- Fundraising with training be completed. ties up. ing Exec., (816) 942-9333 ext. Does your post need extra Exploring Advisor Fast These activities will con- Resources 170, [email protected]. funds? Does your post need a Start Training is available as sist of specific career related Visit our national and local • Bryan Fuller – Senior Explor- new way to do fundraising? well. This training delivers a activities related to each web sites for your entire pro- ing Exec., (816) 942-9333 ext. Then we have a plan for you! better understanding of the Exploring cluster (i.e. Arts gram and recognition needs! 141, [email protected]. Earn up to 50% commission Exploring program and struc- and Communications, Busi- Please take advantage of these 2004 Fall Fiesta selling Trail’s End brand pop- ture for new and seasoned ness and Law, etc….). These great resource tools! Check corn! Post Renewals: the dead- adult volunteers in Exploring. events could range from proj- them out today at: For more information lines for charter renewal turn- For more information or to ect competitions between www.learning-for-life.org in will be on Nov 16, 2004. please contact Adam Berthot schedule a personalized posts, presentations given and (National) & www.lfl- or Bryan Fuller! course for your organization, exchanged between posts, or hoac.org (Local). Boy Scouts of America — Heart of America Council 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Volume 84

www.hoac-bsa.org Vol. 84 – August 2004 Scouter Embarks on the “Tour de New Mexico” After dropping his son off lowing day he rode from Las trips in the Pacific Northwest. at the Double H Ranch in Vegas to Philmont’s Camping On this particular ride, David New Mexico for a weeklong Headquarters. Upon his achieved a personal record by trek, David Disney, Heart of arrival, David received a cycling 307 miles from the America Council’s Family warm welcome from the staff Double H Ranch to Philmont. Friends of Scouting Chairman at Philmont. In a car, this trip would take and Senior Vice President for David is an active Scouter approximately 5 hours and 45 J.E. Dunn, embarked on a and an experienced cyclist, minutes. Cycling, this trip journey of his own. On Mon- having gone on numerous took four days. day, July 5th, David’s plans were to cycle from the ranch up to Albuquerque. In a pick- up truck with a banner read- ing “Cyclist Ahead,” David’s father, Mel Disney, began the “Tour de New Mexico” with his son. When David and his father reached Albuquerque, David said to himself “Well that was easy…let’s keep going.” He headed North on I-25. By nightfall of July 8th he reached Las Vegas. The fol- ANSAS ITY David Disney with his bicycle after his journey from the Double H K C Ranch to Philmont.

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