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FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE

The Chicken or the Egg…Recruitment or Retention? COUNCIL CALENDAR August e’ve all heard the old saying, “which plan their program and monthly themes in Wcame first, the chicken or the egg?” the summer, before the new pack program 3 Council Day Camp Meeting 17 Council Activities Committee Meeting While I don’t have the answer to that ques- year begins. At the first pack meeting of 10 University of Scouting Staff Meeting 20 Commissioner Basic Training tion, I do have the answer to “what comes the school year they hand out a printed 12-13 Varsity Triathlon 20 Popcorn Seller’s Academy first, new youth recruitment or retention?” schedule for the year of all the pack’s activi- To me the answer is both! ties and meetings. A well planned and fun 12-13 Naish Adventure Weekend 20-21 Schlitterbahn Scout Days program will keep your Scouts coming 12-14 OA Induction Weekend #1 — Bartle 22 Popcorn Show N’ Sell Orders Due This fall, thanks to the help of a great staff and back for more! 13 Popcorn Seller’s Academy 24 Council Advancement Committee Meeting dedicated volunteers, we will give young boys • Budget: It does take finances and an an- in 465 elementary schools the opportunity to 13 T-Bones Scout Night 26-28 OA Induction Weekend #2 — Naish nual budget to operate a successful pack. join Cub Scouts. Our overall goal this fall is to Successful packs usually hold one fundrais- 17 George Meany Award Dinner 29 Bill Self Golf Classic register 5,000 new Cub Scouts. Frankly, when ing event a year — the majority participate 17 Council Training Committee Meeting 30 Council Commissioner Meeting it’s all said and done, the recruitment is the in the council popcorn sale. Rather than easy part. The question is…Does your pack September asking parents for money every month, set have a retention plan in place? a fundraising goal per Scout. 9 Popcorn Sale begins 16-18 OA Fall Fellowship I have to smile when Cub Scout leaders or my • Follow Up: For many of our new Scouts, 9 Sporting Kansas City Scout Night 20 Council Risk Management Committee Meeting staff tell me that a Cub Scout Pack lost a num- if they miss a few meetings they may ber of youth members at recharter time. To be think they are too far behind their friends 9-10 Popcorn Show N’ Sell Distribution 21 Council Shooting Sports true, these boys didn’t drop out at recharter and don’t return. Our best packs make Committee Meeting time in December or January. In fact, I would it a practice at their monthly committee 9-11 Wood Badge Training 23-24 Powder Horn Training meetings to review the names of Scouts bet that the majority of the boys dropped out 10 Truman Library Merit Badge Program 23-24 Cub Family Campout — Naish within the first four weeks of joining. who missed 2 or more meetings in the last month and then personally follow up with 13 Council Properties Committee Meeting 24-25 Cub Family Campout — Naish Planning for retention starts long before a a visit or call to the parent. 14 Council Camping Committee Meeting 24 Naish Skilled Trades Day new Scout ever joins a pack. When I look at 14 Cub Scout Family Campout Meeting 24-25 Naish Adventure Weekend our packs with a strong retention program I Good luck on your fall recruitment efforts see the following components: and build your plan for successful retention. 15 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner 27 Council Membership Committee Meeting Remember that Scouting is good for our 15 Council Technology Committee Meeting 27 Council Commissioner Meeting • Den Leadership Selection: Don’t just ask youth and our Scouts make our communities 16 Council STEM Committee Meeting 30-1 Cub Family Campout — Naish for a volunteer to be the new Den Leader. a better place to live! Meet as a Pack Committee and then October As always if you have any questions, ideas or determine who is the best person to be 1-2 Webelos STEM Weekend — Bartle 17 Popcorn Return Paperwork Due the Den Leader. Then pick 2-3 committee concerns let me know. members to make the request “in person”. 1 OA Vigil Banquet 18 Mic-O-Say Dinner/Auction Never recruit alone or over the phone. Kenn Miller 3 Fill it up Popcorn Orders Due 20 Bartle Camp Draw (816) 569-4980 • Pack/Den Program Plan: Our best packs 7-8 Sporting Clays Classic 22 Bartle Camp Draw [email protected] 7-8 Wood Badge Training 22 Naish Camp Draw ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING 8-9 Cub Family Campout — Bartle 22-23 Naish Adventure Weekend 14 Bartle Camp Draw 22 Popcorn Show N’ Sell Returns Due Published February/March, April/May, June/July, August/ September, October/November, December/January by the Heart 14-15 Cub Family Campout — Naish 24 Final Popcorn Orders Due Online of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. This issue and past 15-16 Cub Family Campout — Bartle 26 Council Coordinated Meeting archived issues can be found on the Heart of America Council 15 Scout Day at Kansas Speedway 28-29 VOA Haunted Trails website, www.hoac-bsa.org. PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENTS TREASURER Scott Boswell Jeremy Croucher Bruce Snyder COUNCIL William Easley ASSISTANT TREASURER COMMISSIONER Tom Freeman Gregg Givens Hon. Keith W. Sickendick Aaron R. Guest Clifford W. Illig LEGAL COUNSEL SCOUT EXECUTIVE Richard A. McWhirt Richard L. Martin Kendrick J.E. Miller Jeanette Prenger EDITOR Gregg Riess Matt Armstrong Zachary H. Shafran Charlie M. Tetrick GRAPHIC DESIGN Tammy Bosley

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COUNCIL NEWS

Build a Fire for Life 2015 Annual Report Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. More than just words, the twelve points of the Scout Law fuel the fire of character that burns bright inside each and every Scout.

Help us show character burning bright and relive an amazing year of Scouting in Kansas City with our new interactive 2015 Annual Report. Share the Scout Law in action and you could be handsomely rewarded. Start your digital experience at www.HOACAnnualReport.com

Downtown BBQ Serves Up Food for Funding Nearly one-thousand hungry Scouting supporters made their way to downtown Kansas City on June 24 for the 19th annual Scout City BBQ. A summertime staple, the Scout City BBQ raises much needed funds for Scoutreach in Kansas City. Event proceeds go to inner city Scouting programs to provide essentials like uniforms, handbooks, and even summer camp assistance. After an outpouring of generous donations, we are pleased to report that the 2016 Scout City BBQ raised a staggering $30,000. Special thanks to all our sponsors and to Plowboys BBQ for catering this year’s lunch.

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SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING

START WITH THE BASICS TO Here are a few helpful hints to make sure your School Night is the best it can be… READY ▶ Have a marketing plan! Utilize marketing materials like fliers, posters, and yard signs provided by the council as well as social media strategies to get the word out about your School Night. JOIN CUB SCOUTS Give families multiple opportunities to join. Conduct a RECRUIT ▶ School Night in August as well as other joining events in September and October. School Night for School Night should be about recruiting youth, not ▶ selecting leaders. Identify your leaders before the School Scouting 2016 Night or prior to your Parent Orientation Meeting. KCScouting.org

2016 HOAC Scout Day Sign Create an annual program plan and budget and share s_vFA.indd 1 The fall signals the start of a new school year and

▶ with your Scouting families. 6/29/16 5:44 PM a return to Scouting. From August to October, the buzz across the council will be the annual School Night for Scouting campaign — a coordinated recruitment drive that will welcome more than 5,000 new boys to Scouting. The question is…Is New Recruitment Resources Available your pack ready to recruit? If you haven’t planned www.hoac-bsa.org/Pack-Recruitment-Resources your recruiting strategy yet, don’t worry — there’s still time! We’re here to help with resources, tips, tools, and incentives to make sure your School Night is a success. NEW CAMPAIGN LOOK We’re pulling out all the stops this year with new ads and new ways to share Scouting. More than just a compass or Pinewood Derby car, our new ad campaign focuses on the fun of Scouting all while emphasizing the timeless values our programs have to offer. Be on the lookout for new recruitment ads this fall on…

▶ Billboards ▶ Facebook ▶ Theater ▶ Instagram ▶ Mobile ▶ Homepage ▶ Radio Takeovers

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SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING CUB ScouT FAMiLY CAMPOUT 6 nights to choose from —countless memories—

NEW WAYS TO JOIN New in 2016, we’re making joining easier than ever. Starting this August, prospective Scouting families will now have the ability blast to join the fun of Scouting online or via text. You heard right, online registration is here! Simply visit www.KCScouting.org or text JOINSCOUTS to 51555 to get started. From there you can select your pack and pay online…it’s that easy! OFF THE NEW CUB NEW INCENTIVES SCOUT FAMILY Exclusively for our new members, all Cub Scouts who join this fall are in for a surprise. Not only will they receive our “Royally” inspired join Scouting t-shirt, but they will also take home a rocket for FREE! CAMPOUT In order to qualify, the Scout must turn in a completed application, You’ve never seen a Cub Scout Family with fees, at School Night or online. Campout like this before. Bring the entire family to one of 6 campouts at Bartle or Naish this fall, join the launch party, and watch your new rocket take 2016 School Night Sponsors flight! All new Cub Scouts attend FREE. This is your chance to create Scouting memories with your family and have a blast while doing it. Learn more or register online at www.ScoutCamping.org.

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Varsity Triathlon Saturday, August 13 | Camp Naish Swim, bike, and run your way across Camp Naish at our 2nd annual Varsity Triathlon on August 13. Open to all troops, teams, crews, and adult leaders, our action-packed course will span the entire Reservation. This year’s triathlon will be conducted as a “Super Sprint” which includes a 200-yard swim, 5.25-mile mountain bike trail ride, and a 2-mile cross country run. Register today at http://2016hoactriathlon.kintera.org

Sporting Kansas City SCOUT NIGHT Friday, September 9 Children’s Mercy Park

Cheer on Sporting Kansas City as they take on rival Houston Dynamo on Friday, September 9 at Children’s Mercy Park. Arrive early for games and activities for the entire family including your shot at a post-match penalty kick on the field!

Tickets are only $25. But act fast…less than 250 Scout Night ticket packages are still available.

And don’t forget your scarf. Pre-order your official 2016 Scout Night Scarf for an additional $20 while supplies last.

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2016 POPCORN SALES

PROJECT POPCORN here are plenty of reasons for your Scout $2.3 Tto jump right into the 2016 popcorn sale. In MILLION addition to the sale being the largest fundraiser IN SALES IN 2015 for local Scouting, Scouts learn valuable life skills like teamwork, time management, goal setting and salesmanship — just to name a few. GALACTIC COLLECTION PATCH With new incentives and products like Visa gift The sky is no longer the limit with the Galactic Collection Patch! Take selling to a new level by completing cards, a Spin-to-Win Party, and our World Series the collection patch and earning the Top Seller Pin! Champion Kansas City Royals tin, your Scouts will easily fill-up their sales sheets in no time. And to make it even easier, this year we are offering a vendor website to help manage sales for Scouts and leaders.

For more information or to sign your unit up for this year’s popcorn sale, visit www.hoac-bsa.org/popcorn.

2016 Sale Schedule August 22 Show N’ Sell Orders Due SELLER’S ACADEMY September 9-10 Show N’ Sell Order Pick-up Back by popular demand, Seller’s Academy will be offered August 13 in October 17 Return Paperwork Due the Northland at Cerner Riverport and August 20 at the Overland Park October 22 Show N’ Sell Returns Due Convention Center. Conducted in a trade show style format, Seller’s Academy is for Scouts and Unit Kernels and offers everything from October 24 Final Orders Due Online sales tips to exciting prize giveaways. Pre-register for a Seller’s November 4-5 Final Order Pick-up Academy today at www.hoac-bsa.org/popcorn December 5 Payments Due

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FINANCE NEWS

Parris Named 2016 Sporting Clays Classic Distinguished Citizen October 7 - 8

The Heart of America Council is honored to announce the selection of Ro- One of the most exciting coun- shann Parris as this year’s Distinguished Citizen. The Distinguished Citizen cil fundraising events happens Award honors a local individual or com- every October at Camp Naish. pany for their efforts in making a distinct This year’s Sporting Clays difference in the fabric of our community. Classic will be held October Roshann is the founder of Parris Com- 7-8. This event has grown to munications Inc., a Kansas City-based more than 250 shooters on public relations and strategic communica- more than 55 teams. Included tions firm now celebrating its 28th year. in the weekend is an auction The firm has developed a reputation for its and reception at The Grid broad-based strategic and crisis communi- Event Space in Overland Park on Friday, October 8. Food and drinks are cations work in both the U.S. and coun- provided by Inspired Occasions and Central States Beverage. Select auction tries worldwide. items include hunting trips, weekend hotel stays, restaurant certificates, sports memorabilia, and much more. The minimum sponsorship amount for a team While managing her energized Parris team, Roshann has simultaneously of four plus tickets to the auction and reception is $1,500. For more informa- maintained an active Washington, D.C.-based public sector career which, tion contact Bob Hamlin at (816) 569-4921. since 1978, has included 6 years on the United States Senate staff and senior roles on 10 presidential campaign staffs of Democratic candidates.

The 2016 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner will be held on Thursday, September 15 at the Sheraton Overland Park. The event will honor Roshann In Memory of: and award two $10,000 college scholarships to area Eagle Scouts. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965 or [email protected]. Russell Atha Jr Ann & Bill Howie Esther & Don Giffin Ann & Bill Hunt Michael & Suzanne O’Donnell 2016 Scholarship Recipients Leonard Como Karen Olson Betty Booker Jack Revare Denon Martinez Joanna Craig Alex & Marion Spence Training Dynamics LLC 2016 Roshann Parris Scholarship Richard “Dick” Cook Carol Johns & Larry Lester Denon received his Eagle Scout Award from Troop 1080 chartered to Holy Maren Morefield Cross Parents for Scouting. He has attended eight sessions at the H. Roe Sam & Carla Sciascia In Honor of: Bartle Scout Reservation and has participated in two National Jamborees. Jan Thompson While maintaining a 3.8 GPA, he was a leader in JROTC and was involved Don & Wendy Morris in soccer, National Honor Society, and Boys’ State. He plans to attend Luther E Holland Jr AnnMarie Wattjes UMKC this fall to pursue a career in law enforcement. Dixie D Perkins Robert Nauman Tom O’Connor Marcia Cook Matthew Crotty Gary & Barbara Barnard 2016 Ewing M. Kauffman Scholarship Dr. Chuck & Sally Beaty Douglas Furnell Don & Kay Best Marcia Cook Matthew received his Eagle Scout Award in 2013 as a member of Troop Steve & Patty Crotty 1124 chartered to Raymore Christian Church. He is a Runner in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and a Brotherhood Member in the Order of the Arrow. Mat- thew was a valuable member of his high school jazz and marching bands To remember a loved one or honor a friend, mail your check to Memorials and will be pursuing a degree in music education. & Tributes, Heart of America Council, Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 414177, Kansas City, MO 64141-4177. For more information, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965.

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STEM IN SCOUTING

THE STEM GUY First up, Nova! Program Ideas… Cool Experiments By now you’ve started looking over the Nova awards, and thought, “OK, I can do this, but what kind of experiment can we actually do?” Well, I put together a list of some fun experiments that I’ve used, and you can too! For Cub Scouts: Make Root Beer: Use water, sugar, dry ice and extract to make 5 gallons of root beer, and teach STEM Summer science in the process. The experiment takes about 30 minutes to make 5 gallons, and you can talk What did you do on your summer vacation? Sebastian Trill, a Life Scout about sublimation, carbonation, dissolving solids from Troop 10 in Leawood, KS, probably experienced more than most. into liquids, and gas densities, all while a delicious Sebastian was chosen to attend the highly selective United States Naval treat is brewing. Academy STEM Camp in Annapolis, Maryland. The program is designed to encourage rising high school students to pursue a course of study in Mousetrap Marshmallow Catapults: Use mousetraps with plastic spoons engineering and technology throughout high school and college. taped-on to launch marshmallows at your opponent’s castle. (Made of stacked paper cups.) First one to knock down the castle wins (If they don’t eat the ammo)! You can teach stored energy, kinetic energy, trajectory, castle archi- tecture and history, all while having a blast from the past. For Boy Scouts and Venturers: Marble Madness: Cheap plastic plumbing from the lumber yard and a roll Webelos STEM Weekend of duct tape can make for a huge amount of creative fun. Build jumps, turns, funnels, and traps. Learn kinetic energy, trajectory, velocity, ballistics, wind October 1-2 | Bartle Scout Reservation drag and brace design, with a good dose of math tossed in.

Registration is now open for the fall Webelos Pinewood Derby: Yup, that’s right. Create your STEM Weekend at the H. Roe Bartle Scout own rules for designs, tracks and obstacles. Build Reservation. The October 1-2 session will focus your own car, and your own track if you want. on simple machines and how electricity is gener- Explore design, drag, resistance, ated. Get on the fast track to your Nova and Supernova timing, friction and awards during an unforgettable weekend that also includes photography while traditional camp favorites and a special campfire introduction to the Tribe visiting your past. of Mic-O-Say.

The STEM Guy Questions? Email [email protected] Register now at www.STEMCamping.org Sessions limited to 250 campers.

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CUBSALUTE SCOUT TO CAMPINGSUMMER SALUTE TO SUMMER It wouldn’t be summer without summer camp! Whether it was walking the plank at Treasure Island Day Camp or taming the tower on the Reservation, thousands of Scouts made memories to last a lifetime at a Heart of America Council summer camp this year. Here are some of our favorite photos from Summer Sixteen.

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SALUTE TO SUMMER

12,483 Follow our social media channels for Scouts Camped in 2016 more of our favorite summer camp photos

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CAMPING & PROGRAMS

Adventure Camp Weekends 2017 Boy Scout Camp Draw Plan a Saturday Adventure at The sun has set on another amazing summer and now it’s time to look ahead to 2017. The draw to determine camp placement for next year starts in October. Save Camp Naish this Fall the date and mark your calendars accordingly. Looking for a great troop campout or crew activity? Make it a trek at Camp Naish. H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation • Friday, October 14 ▶ Camp in your own tents (no fee) • Thursday, October 20 ▶ Hike the Rim Rock Trail and enjoy the fall colors from the hills of the Kaw Valley • Saturday, October 22 ▶ Experience an adventure activity Theodore Naish Scout Reservation Fall 2016 Sessions: • Saturday, October 22 Contact the Council Camping Department with Questions at September 24 (816) 942-9333 ATV Rider Course Wilderness First Aid October 8 Naish Skilled Trades Day ATV Rider Course The Theodore Naish Scout Reservation saw three important projects completed during the Basic Rifle & Shotgun Shooting spring and summer of 2016: Advanced Rifle & Shotgun Shooting • 9 pavilion tops and steel roofs completed on Archery the Central Camp FEMA shelters Climbing & Rappelling Basics • Cunningham Pavilion (Cub World) steel roof C.O.P.E. replaced Wilderness First Aid • 4 fans installed in the Central Camp Dining Hall October 22 In addition to the scheduled Skilled Trades Day ATV Rider Course on September 24, there’s abundant opportuni- Rifle & Shotgun Fun Shoot ties for skilled volunteers to help maintain and Archery improve the Reservation’s facilities and infra- structure during both weekdays and weekends Climbing & Rappelling Basics throughout August, September and October. C.O.P.E. Wilderness First Aid Learn how you can help at www.hoac-bsa.org/ campmasters. November 5 ATV Rider Course Rifle & Shotgun Fun Shoot Climbing & Rappelling Basics C.O.P.E. Wilderness First Aid Course

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CAMPING & PROGRAMS GEOCACHING Joe Scouter Visits the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation Was I surprised when I returned to my old Scout camp on the Osage River after having been away for some 85 years. Man, have things changed. My next adventure took me to Davis Lodge and Geocach- ing — one of the most popular outdoor activities at camp each summer. All the Geocaching units (or GPS units) at camp are provided by Garmin.

The counselor at Davis Lodge showed me a Garmin GPS unit and it was really slick — much better than the old metal pocket compass I used when I was at camp. These GPS mobile receivers can be used to pinpoint locations anywhere in the world. He said there were several locations around the Reservation that Scouts can seek out using a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. He encourages Scouts to find them on their own, but not to disturb them as they are also used for merit badge instruction.

A typical cache on the Reservation is a small waterproof container that contains a logbook. The Scout who is the geocacher enters the

date they found the box and signs it with their geocaching code name. The box must be replaced to the same location after the logbook is signed. Man, these Scouts have so much more to do than we had at camp some 85 years ago!

(Editor’s Note: Joe Scouter was a Boy Scout from 1929 to the early 1930’s who reported on activities at Camp Dan Sayre in Noel, Missouri and Camp Osceola (now the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation). He would routinely send articles back to the Kansas City newspapers which were read by the parents of Scouts who were at camp. It just so hap- pened that Joe Scouter visited the Bartle Scout Reservation this past summer and sent us a few observations.)

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CAMPING & PROGRAMS

TAMEGONIT LODGE

2016 Order of the Arrow Dues National Leadership Winter Banquet Seminar Preview Since the 1970s, the National Order of the The guest speaker at the 2017 Arrow Committee has crafted one of the Winter Banquet will be Robert C. best weekend leadership trainings avail- Birkby. Birkby is an American adventure guide, author, photog- For the past four years, Tamegonit Lodge has held able in the nation — inside or outside rapher, speaker and trail designer. the title as the LARGEST lodge in the nation. Help of Scouting. This training is available Birkby grew up in Sidney, Iowa. us retain this position by renewing your dues for only to Arrowmen, and one seminar, out of the As a Boy Scout, he served on 2016. The graphic above represents the number of many offered nationally, is held in our council in summer camp staff, made a trek members we had last year. The blue portion is the Parkville, MO. The 2016 National Leadership Semi- to Philmont Scout Ranch and number of members who have already paid their nar is scheduled for October 14-16. Make plans earned his Eagle Scout rank. 2016 dues, and the red portion represents the dues now to attend, as spots fill up fast. More informa- still needed. tion is available at www.Tamegonit.org.

OA members paying their 2016 dues through their unit should contact their unit’s OA Troop Represen- Operation Arrow Follow us on Social Media tative or Troop Representative Adviser for informa- After a record-setting attendance What’s your #ThrowbackThursday? tion. Members paying their 2016 dues individually at the national conference in 2015, can pay online at http://oadues2016.kintera.org. the Order of the Arrow will again Every Thursday, our social media team shares a look to make history with Operation Throwback Thursday, or #TBT, to resurface and Arrow at the 2017 National Scout celebrate old Scouting memories. This feature is a Join Our Ceremony Team Jamboree. To continue a tradition that dates back to favorite throughout our social media channels, and it’s submissions from our followers that make it The Tamegonit Lodge Ceremony Team is looking the 1950 National Scout Jamboree, over 750 youth possible. So go ahead and dig out that induction for new ceremonialists to perform in Brotherhood Arrowmen will answer the call to serve as part of photo from 1985, the photo from camp staff 1948, and Ordeal ceremonies. Practices are on Wednes- Operation Arrow — the largest jamboree staff team or even the photo from NOAC 2015 and send it to days from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Camp Naish. No ever assembled by the Order of the Arrow. [email protected]. prior ceremony experience required. Prior to attendance, contact Simon Davis at si.phi.dragon@ Learn how you can be a part of Operation Arrow at gmail.com. http://event.oa-bsa.org/events/jambo2017. SAVE THE DATE 2016 Tamegonit Lodge Fall Calendar

Induction Weekend — Bartle August 12 – 14 Induction Weekend — Naish August 26 – 28 Fall Fellowship September 16 – 18

Tribesman of the Lodge Executive Committee NLA/NLATS Training October 14 – 16 Facebook: @Tamegonit-Lodge-Order-of-the- attended the 2016 Mic-O-Say Tribal Celebration Lodge Leadership Development October 29 Arrow-149979421736092 Chieftain ceremony. Pictured are Jackson, Asa, Senn, Chief Strong Spirit Kenn Miller, Dawson and Jack. Winter Banquet January 7 Twitter: @tamegonit14 Instagram: @tamegonit147

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INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING

International Camp Staff Spotlight Israeli Scout Caravan Returns Diana Yaselga — Ecuador to Kansas City The Israel Scouts (Tzofim) “Friendship Caravan,” the only world- Diana Yaselga made her way from Quito, Ecuador to Bonner Springs, Kansas wide Scout Entertainment corps, returned to Kansas City this past July. Each this summer to serve on staff at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. She -be year, thousands of Israeli Scouts apply and audition for the entertainment corps gan Scouting as a teenager, and has that travels to North America and performs at Scout Camps and community since travelled the globe to places venues. Four groups of ten Scouts traverse the United States in what are called as far as Japan for the 2013 Interna- Tzofim Friendship Caravans. These Scouts offer a taste of Israel and strengthen tional Jamboree. bonds between youth across seas. This year’s local performances included tour stops at the Jewish Community Center and Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. Diana was impressed by the facilities at Camp Naish, including the tower and the cabins. In Ecuador, Scouts don’t have summer camps on Reservations, like Naish or Bartle. Instead, they do more traditional camping where they hike and set up tents for a several days.

Regarding life at Naish, Diana said, “I enjoy very much the energy you have here.” One of her fondest memories was earlier this summer at a T-Bones game where she found herself feeling homesick. One of the staff members noticed, and they all began to sing a camp song to lift her spirits. This moment, she said, made her feel like they were family. Another fond moment was at the top of the climbing tower in 100-degree weather as she was telling the kids “it’s going to be okay, don’t be scared, I got you.” Diana enjoys many aspects of Scouting in the United States and plans to return to Ecuador to continue improving the Scouting program.

Diana has a degree in clinical psychol- ogy and conducted her final research project on how Scouting “helps children develop strong selves and SAVE THE DATE eventually cope better with frustration October 14-16 and limitations” and how it increases creativity. In five years she would like Theodore Naish to be back home in Ecuador where she Scout Reservation plans to start her own clinical psychol- ogy practice.

Overall, Diana said that “Scouting is awesome and has taken me to so many places and allowed me to meet so many valuable people that I can’t ask for anything else in my life right now. I’m super happy.” She expressed that “It’s like having family all around the world.”

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UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING University of Scouting Saturday, November 5 | MCC Business & Technology Campus

So just what is all the buzz about University of Scout- University of Scouting, 2016 is the first year that the ing? Simply put, it’s a day of learning for all ages. It’s an Doctorate Degree can be earned. opportunity to rekindle or catch the fire and excitement of the Scouting movement, and to come away University of Scouting will deliver meaningful, in- from the experience with new friends, fresh ideas, novative, vivacious, up-to-date, and accurate training shared memories, and enthusiasm to put the pizazz in a timely manner to meet the needs and fulfill the into your Scouting program. interests of multigenerational Scout Leaders within and outside the Heart of America Council. There is truly something for everyone. Classes are offered for youth and adults — everyone from the Our vision of future success is educated and skilled newest leader to the seasoned professional. Courses Scout Leaders who enthusiastically guide, instruct, will be offered to help with the administration side of and inspire youth and adults across all programs of Scouting, Cub Scout programming all the way to high the Boy Scouts of America. Enroll today and Educate, adventure treks, to program diversity. Excite, Empower!

Try a class or two, meet up with friends, or even earn a Scouting degree! For those pursuing a degree at

University of Scouting Saturday, November 5 Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology Campus Cost: $15 www.hoac-bsa.org/University-of-Scouting Sample Courses Include: Trainer’s Edge Marketing & PR The New Venturing Recording Advancement Online Scouting 500 Camping 101 Re-Chartering Seminar International Scouting AND MUCH MORE! Life to Eagle Coaching High Adventure Follow us on Facebook STEM Exploration www.facebook.com/UniversityofScouting. HeartofAmericaCouncil The Art of Storytelling

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ADVANCEMENT & TRAINING

2016 NESA Scholarship WOOD BADGE 2016 Recipients Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader Heart of America Council September 9-11 & October 7-9 | Camp Naish $5,000 Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarships What training should a Scout leader have? Most John Rosher — Troop 1016 Scouters know how to start a campfire, pitch a $3,000 NESA Academic Scholarships tent, or render basic first aid. For a weekend Nathaniel Helgeson — Troop 83 outing you might be able to get by. You Ryan Wagner — Troop 257 Apply for 2017 scholarships at probably didn’t even need to take train- $2,500 Cooke Academic Scholarships www.nesa.org/scholarships.html ing to learn these skills. So what skills does Alexander Burroughs — Troop 1175 it take to plan a troop meeting, campout, campfire program, or conservation projects? $2,500 Michael S. Malone/Windrush Publishers Journalism Scholarship What about coaching and mentoring Scouts, Justin Curto — Troop 351 managing conflict, problem solving, or teach- ing proven leadership skills? At Wood Badge you learn and practice these skills and so By the Book much more. Our fall Wood Badge course will be held Eagle Scout Dawson Garcia succeeded in earning on September 9-11 and October 7-9, 2016. all 136 merit badges in the book — but he didn’t This will be your only chance to attend this ad- stop there. Dawson decided to donate all of his vanced adult leadership training event until April of 2017. merit badge books to the council’s Scoutreach program for other Scouts to enjoy and advance. Congratulations Dawson and thank you for your Fee before August 5th is $200, after that, the fee increases to $230. generous donation to Scouting! For more information or to register, visit www.hoac-bsa.org/wood-badge.

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VENTURING

VENTURING VOA Officers Powder Horn Training Haunted Trails Heart of America September 23-25 | Camp Naish October 29 | Cub World — Council Camp Naish Powder Horn is designed to help 2016 – 2017 a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Travel the Haunted Trails of Crew provide an interesting and Camp Naish this October! exciting program for older Scouts. Haunted Trails is a Halloween President Bonnie M. The course curriculum will guide themed event for Cub Scouts VP of Administration Cassidy L. participants through tools and and their families. Cost is $8 per VP of Program Haley F. resources to safely conduct outdoor/ person — $4 for children ages 4 and high adventure type activities. The under. The fee includes a light VP of Communications Laura P. course is open to older youth or meal, shuttle service and VOA Advisor Elisa Corry any adult interested in experiencing event patch. All Venturers a unit level, high adventure program. Learn more or are encouraged to help run this register at www.hoac-bsa.org/powder-horn. event. Learn more or register today at www.hoac-bsa.org.

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EXPLORING

Law Enforcement Challenge On June 11, two of our local Law Enforcement Posts in Overland Park and Olathe, came together for the annual Law Enforcement Challenge. The Overland Park Police Department hosted this year’s challenge featuring mock scenarios of traffic stops, DUI enforcement and “Top Gun.”

Senior Exploring Executive Kerry Jorn (816) 569-4937 [email protected]

Exploring California with Black & Veatch On June 9-12, Black & Veatch Explorers embarked on their annual Superactivity to San Diego. Black & Veatch engineers took 6 students on the opportunity of a lifetime to experience California’s engineering structures. They were able to visit Petco Park, the MLB All-Star Game, the San Diego Zoo, and the USS Midway aircraft carrier.

Explorers also had the opportunity to visit Belmont Park, the San Diego Air & Space Museum, the Ruben H. Fleet Science Center and the Maritime Museum. They fin- ished up their trip by taking a cruise tour around the harbor. Black & Veatch will be hosting an open house at the end of August for their 2016-2017 program. Visit www. Exploringkc.org for updates!

Firefighting Explorers Make a Splash On June 8, the Belton Fire Department hosted water rescue training and Explorers got to join in on the fun! Firefighters and Explorers were tasked to rescue a “drown- ing victim,” take them to safety and swim around the lazy river dodging obstacles in their way. They were also trained on how to escape their life vest if they were pinned underwater.

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2017 NATIONAL JAMBOREE

tain biking, a ropes challenge course, The Zip, 2017 National Jamboree and lake kayaking. ▶ The Canopy — home to the Summit’s canopy Join Our Council Contingent tours where you will soar through the trees on a series of zip lines 50 to 80 feet in the air. he 2017 National Jamboree is less than a year ▶ Thrasher Mountain — home to The Park and away and we want you to be part of it! T The Trax where you will participate in thrill- On July 11, 2017, 125 Scouts and leaders will leave ing skateboarding, BMX and mountain board Kansas City, stop at several na- courses. tional landmarks, and then on ▶ Bows and Barrels — home to world-class shoot- July 19, arrive at the Summit Make Your $100 Deposit ing sports. There is a wide variety of shotguns, Bechtel Reserve in the rugged www.hoac-bsa-org/national-jamboree rifles, pistols, 3-D archery, and sporting arrows hills of West Virginia for the SPACE IS LIMITED! offered. ultimate Scouting adventure. ▶ Aquatics — home to fishing, kayaking, pad- The Heart of America Council dle-boarding and an expanded Water Reality is currently taking applications to fill three council obstacle course. Scuba diving and swimming will troops and two council crews. Space is filling up also be offered. fast so now is the time to sign-up! ▶ STEM Quest — home to high-tech, state-of-the- Before arriving at The Summit, tour stops include: art exhibits and hands-on adventures. ▶ Huntsville, Alabama: U.S. Rocket and Space These are just a few of the activities that Scouts will Center experience. There’s also the Stadium Event — the ▶ Oak Ridge, Tennessee: Oak Ridge National greatest Scouting concert ever that is held once Laboratory every four years! For more information about these ▶ Norfolk, Virginia: Norfolk Naval Station and other adventures, check out www.summitbsa. org/events/jamboree/overview. ▶ Washington, D.C.: Sites throughout our Nation’s Capital Scouts have already started signing up. If you want ▶ A day of whitewater rafting to participate, you need to sign up now! Make your $100 deposit and register online at www.hoac-bsa- After traveling for a week, participants will arrive org/national-jamboree. at The Summit and participate in ten days of the most thrilling Scouting experience imaginable. Any unit interested in having a presentation about From July 19-28, the National Jamboree will offer the 2017 Jamboree should contact Alan Sanders at up excitement through Adventure Areas sure to get [email protected] or (816) 569-4958. A mem- Scouts’ blood pumping. ber of the Jamboree promotions committee will be happy to come out to show your Scouts how much ▶ Adventure Valley — home to rock climbing, fun they will have at Jamboree. cross-country mountain biking, downhill moun-

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Five myths about the 2017 National Jamboree, debunked

ith the 2017 National Jamboree a year away, Myth 2: The campership deadline has passed. Myth 5: The jamboree isn’t for my child. Wmany Scouts think they’ve missed their Reality: Camperships are available to help Scouts and Reality: The 2017 National Jamboree at the Sum- chance to attend this quintessential quadrennial Venturers attend the jamboree. But don’t delay. You mit Bechtel Reserve has something for Scouts and Scouting event. must apply for these camperships by Sept. 1, 2016. Venturers of any interest or skill level.

But there’s good news: The door to the jamboree is Camperships are available to youth participants Adrenaline-seekers can try rock climbing, moun- still very much open. only, and applications must include an explanation tain biking, skateboarding, BMX and zip-line chal- of why the participant needs campership funds and lenge courses. In fact, “jamboree registration has closed” is one of what he or she is doing to raise funds in addition to several myths floating around out there about the the campership request. Recipients will be notified Aquatics aficionados can visit one of SBR’s lakes or jamboree, which I call “the coolest party in all of by Oct. 1, 2016. pools to fish, kayak, paddleboard, scuba dive, swim Scouting.” or try the Water Reality obstacle course.

So before you sign up to attend as a participant or Young scientists can hit up STEM Quest, which of- staff at the 2017 National Jamboree, let’s debunk fers high-tech, state-of-the-art, hands-on exhibits. those myths. Everywhere you look at the 2017 Jamboree, you’ll see Myth 1: It is only for boys. Myth 3: My 11- or 12-year-old will miss out. friendships formed, merit badges earned and patches Reality: Scouts who are 12 years old by the first day traded. It’s unlike anywhere else in Scouting. Reality: Young women are invited to attend as Ven- of the jamboree (and even certain 11-year-olds) turers or serve on staff. Visit www.hoac-bsa-org/national-jamboree to be a may attend. part of the Heart of America Council’s 2017 Jambo- The 2013 National Jamboree was the first to wel- A participant must be at least a First Class Scout ree contingent. Make your $100 deposit and start come Venturers, including young women. And even and be at least 12 years old by the first day of the the application process today. more female Venturers are expected at the 2017 jamboree — or an 11-year-old who has graduated National Jamboree. Registered Venturers of any age You can also get an overview of the entire Jamboree sixth grade. Participants must not have reached experience at www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/ are invited to attend. Men and women who will be their 18th birthday by the last day of the jamboree. at least 16 years old by the first day of the jamboree overview. may also serve on staff. Myth 4: The experience for staff is unchanged from 2013. Reality: The jamboree team has made significant improvements for 2017 Jamboree staffers.

The list of upgrades includes solar-heated showers Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is senior editor for staff, expanded transportation options, more of Boys’ Life, Scouting and Eagles’ Call Magazines. time off, better lunch choices and a more robust Follow Bryan on Scouting at http://blog. communications strategy. scoutingmagazine.org.

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SCOUTING HISTORY

The Boy Scout Photo Contest of 1915 By Andy Dubill, Council Historian

Both McCleskey Photo Supply and K.C. Photo Supply (located close to one another and the Scout Head- quarters at 10th and Grand) encouraged Scouts to purchase a Kodak camera, film and supplies to take advantage of the photo contest announced in the previous edi- tion of the The Mid-West Scout magazine. Ralph Baird, the famous newspa- per photographer would judge the contest classes:

• Class A—Wild animals, birds or fish in their native habitat. • Class B—Boy Scout activities. • Class C—Land- scapes, interiors and portraits.

The prizes for the contest were a silver Scout honor medal for the best picture entered and $2.00 worth of photographic supplies for the best picture in each class. It was also announced that McCleskey, the photo merit badge instructor, would be in camp to teach Scouts how to capture the perfect shot of a thrush or ground squirrel.

Scoutmaster Allen of Troop 19 was a merit badge examiner for the toughest merit badge to earn—stalking. He would be in camp to help Scouts get enough animal and bird pictures to qualify for the merit badge which had only been earned eight times in America.

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

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HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS — MAY - JUNE 2016

BLUE ELK Troop 1601 Benjamin McKim Michael Dulle, SM Troop 1118 Cagney Bustamante Michael Lisac, SM Troop 1138 Samuel Slayton Dennis Henks, SM Troop 1601 Seth Walker Michael Dulle, SM Troop 1150 Ian Wilcox Christopher Delong, SM Troop 1161 Devin Tracy David Dunn, SM Troop 1601 David Thurlo Michael Dulle, SM Troop 1150 Dylan Brown Christopher Delong, SM Troop 1173 Preston Fredenberg Donald Seaver, SM Troop 1601 Nicholas Lynn Michael Dulle, SM SOARING EAGLE Troop 1173 Ian Harmon Donald Seaver, SM Troop 1601 Salvatore Nigro Michael Dulle, SM Troop 10 Harrison Westerfield Robert Day, SM Troop 1173 Michael Ferrara IV Donald Seaver, SM IRON HORSE Troop 10 Hunter Woosley Robert Day, SM Troop 1173 Nicholas Fiorello Donald Seaver, SM Troop 83 Dakota Pierson Jacob Brelsford, SM Troop 10 Thomas Dunn Robert Day, SM Troop 1173 Jack LeVota Donald Seaver, SM Troop 85 Nicholas McCreight Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Troop 10 Sean Day Robert Day, SM Troop 1173 Brian Spitler Donald Seaver, SM Troop 85 Cody Cost Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Troop 10 Sean Donovan Robert Day, SM Troop 1173 Evan Wilson Donald Seaver, SM Troop 85 Matthew Ogle Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Troop 10 Nathan Eckman Robert Day, SM Troop 1175 Truman Delles Donnie Rickman, SM Troop 85 Peter Powell Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Troop 92 Aris Vinsant James Rinehart, SM Troop 1175 Grant Scott Donnie Rickman, SM Troop 85 Peter Powell Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Troop 92 Nathaniel Hofmann James Rinehart, SM Troop 1175 Andrew Simms Donnie Rickman, SM Troop 88 Benjamin Dyhouse James Martin, SM Troop 222 Christopher Walker Marcus Adinolfi, SM Troop 1221 Jacob Ayers James Waldman, SM Troop 122 Conner Smith Jeffrey Allison, SM Troop 222 Nick Felling Marcus Adinolfi, SM Troop 1221 Jared Bears James Waldman, SM Troop 201 Brandon Fagen Greg Baugh, SM Troop 222 Jacob Carnes Marcus Adinolfi, SM Troop 1221 Jordan Daugherty James Waldman, SM Troop 315 Mathew Heinz Craig Gabel, SM Troop 222 Henry Broussard Marcus Adinolfi, SM Troop 1223 Christian Deshazer Jason White, SM Troop 351 Taylor Olson Mark Fix, SM Troop 324 Cooper Bredehoeft Kent Bredehoeft, SM Troop 1255 Austin Wike Brian Osgood, SM Troop 351 Benjamin Carpenter Mark Fix, SM Troop 324 Jacob Wilson Kent Bredehoeft, SM Troop 1255 Ethan James Brian Osgood, SM Troop 459 Zachary Hull Craig Howes, SM Troop 324 Phillip Holland Kent Bredehoeft, SM Troop 1257 Chandler Ruddell Loyd Mitchell, SM Troop 487 Kaneikawaiola Porter Joel Corkill, SM Troop 333 Connor Odum Terry Ecklund, SM Troop 1266 Dillon Phillips David Graham, SM Troop 487 Anish Srivastava Joel Corkill, SM Troop 333 Nicholas Folkers Terry Ecklund, SM Troop 1266 Zacharia Jones David Graham, SM Troop 494 Perrin Besch Kyle Weber, SM Troop 333 Eric Popp Terry Ecklund, SM Troop 1282 Jacob McLeod Scott Howell Jr, SM Troop 888 Benjamin Sawchak Kenneth Spiller, SM Troop 483 William Loper Kirk McLoughlin, SM Troop 1282 Cooper Mangels Scott Howell Jr, SM KAW Troop 483 Justin Knoepker Kirk McLoughlin, SM Troop 1310 Mason Harper Jon Trumble, SM Troop 5 Jared Turrel Brian Turrel, SM Troop 483 Garrett Reilly Kirk McLoughlin, SM Troop 1492 Joshua Highfill William Hyatt, SM Troop 165 Dane Goebel Nils Erickson, SM Troop 483 Michael Taylor Kirk McLoughlin, SM Troop 1603 Carter Goettling Jason Waltonen, SM Troop 165 Adam Pfannenstiel Nils Erickson, SM SPIRIT TRAIL Troop 1763 Shawn Stark Bryan Richardson, SM Troop 366 Samuel Overby Gerard Overbey, SM Troop 1238 Christopher Sullins John Gaston, SM Troop 1763 Charles Welch Bryan Richardson, SM Troop 366 Nathan Toy Gerard Overbey, SM Troop 1801 Luke Swetnam Randall Swetnam, SM Troop 1763 Seth Sims Bryan Richardson, SM LONE BEAR Troop 1032 Jacob Shriner Dan Barnes, SM GOLDEN EAGLE Troop 1509 Brandon Thompson Michael Scobey, SM Troop 1111 Colby Petznick Thomas Hines III, SM Troop 1099 Kaelin Hagen Bernard Bruns, SM Troop 1256 Elliott Madison Douglas Dibben, SM Troop 1247 Blake Daffron Kyle Bergman, SM MORMON TRAIL Troop 1300 Drake Sivils Samuel Bass, SM Troop 1247 Conlin Thacker Kyle Bergman, SM Troop 4 Stephen Matina Jon Goodman, SM Troop 1510 Collin Sumler Paul Fyffe, SM Troop 1247 Justin Bergman Kyle Bergman, SM Troop 4 Joshua Burnett Jon Goodman, SM Troop 1801 Christian Wyse Randall Swetnam, SM Troop 1260 Timothy Reddekopp Michael Webb, SM Troop 684 Jonathan Wood James Scott, SM SHAWNEE TRAILS Troop 684 Ethan Evans James Scott, SM Troop 1260 Jeremy Webb Michael Webb, SM Troop 91 Bailey Noland Todd Martin, SM Troop 1260 Waylon Evans Michael Webb, SM Troop 785 Hayden Sheehan Quinn Greenhalgh, SM Troop 1099 Jacob Bruns Bernard Bruns, SM Troop 93 Gavin Kirkpatrick Myrl Wear, SM Troop 1303 William Judkins Brenton Pfaff, SM Troop 123 Nathaniel Drescher Troy Johnson, SM Troop 1309 Kaleb Kennedy Timothy Denney, SM Troop 1099 Nathan Wirt Bernard Bruns, SM Troop 1378 Daniel Foster John Pratt, SM Troop 136 Noah Tatley Lowell Teague, SM Troop 1320 Hunter Zink William Watt, SM Troop 192 Harrison Reed Shane Marx, SM Troop 1320 Jonathan Snowden William Watt, SM NORTHERN LIGHTS Troop 199 Tevin Niang-Trost Allen Perkins, SM Troop 1354 Zachary Adams James Niederberger, SM Troop 1351 Jonah Hoppe Maechelle Noe, SM Troop 251 Timothy Mitchell Sean Wilde, SM Troop 1374 Benjamin Varnell Paul Crooks, SM Troop 1351 Mitchell Wolbert Maechelle Noe, SM Troop 251 Kyle Skelton Sean Wilde, SM Troop 1376 Asher Weinbaum Michael Riley, SM Troop 1351 Christian Torchia Maechelle Noe, SM Troop 265 Edward Vera Jr Stephen Vohs, SM Troop 1376 John Schleeter Michael Riley, SM Troop 1395 Andrew Stewart Steven Conway, SM Troop 265 Michael Bartkoski Stephen Vohs, SM Troop 1394 Zane Klausing Brian Streich, SM Troop 1395 Jacob Salsbury Steven Conway, SM Troop 282 Colin Hueser Kerby Ball, SM Troop 1394 Colin Bayless Brian Streich, SM Troop 1495 Dalton Hodges Christopher Conner, SM Troop 282 Connor McDougall Kerby Ball, SM Troop 1412 Morgan Atkinson Justin Hoke, SM PELATHE Troop 283 Joseph Levin Dana Stuckey, SM Troop 1412 Zane Green Justin Hoke, SM Troop 53 Spencer Conard Mitchell Yulich, SM Troop 284 Adric Tenuta Steven Revare, SM Troop 1447 Evan Corda Matthew Wheeler, SM Troop 55 Luke Winchester Robert Burdick, SM Troop 299 Nicholas Wilson Eric Argie, SM Troop 1447 Paul Fisher Matthew Wheeler, SM Troop 158 Joshua Bash Daniel Berghout, SM Troop 299 Andrew Harrison Eric Argie, SM HIGH TRAIL PIONEER TRAILS Troop 299 Andrew Argie Eric Argie, SM Troop 1054 Nicholas Andrews Steven Hilger, SM Troop 354 Bradley Schluben Robert Kakareka, SM Troop 1016 Robert Norden David Banks, SM Troop 1054 Logan Jackman Steven Hilger, SM Troop 358 Shane Delamore Nathan Roney, SM Troop 1016 Liam Royster David Banks, SM Troop 1098 Andrew Weaver John Weaver, SM Troop 393 Kyler Zielsdorf David Nash, SM Troop 1024 Uziel Pecina Craig Scranton, SM Troop 1110 Zachariah Brown Carl Gustafson, SM Troop 394 Peter Walsh Bryan Barragree, SM Troop 1027 Morris Campbell III Robert Coates, SM Troop 1215 Nathan Long Craig Powers, SM Troop 395 Andrew Silkman Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 1030 Louis Baggerly Jeffery Baird, SM Troop 1220 Jacob Culross Andrew Wilcox, SM Troop 401 Ryan Troy Michael Meigs, SM Troop 1062 William Cordier George Weaver, SM Troop 1262 Seth Harmon Jon Ledford, SM Troop 1084 Mitchell Roach Samuel Otto, SM TWIN RIVERS Troop 1283 Tavis Kelley Eric Zinser, SM Troop 1118 Joseph Pennington Michael Lisac, SM Troop 63 Taylor Wilmarth Gary Johnson, SM Troop 1469 Jacob Wilkinson Lexie Wallace, SM Troop 1118 Daniel Bauman Michael Lisac, SM Troop 74 Blake Wallis Roger Turner, SM Troop 1469 Demetrius Hampton Lexie Wallace, SM

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers BIG MUDDY BLUE ELK 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00%00% 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Randy Florence (660) 232-4479 District Chairman Bill Essmann (816) 220-4465 [email protected] District Commissioner Chris Jones (816) 673-4772 District Commissioner Ken Horrell (816) 229-7370 [email protected] District Executive Tanner Fuson (816) 569-4926 [email protected] District Director Grant Dealy (816) 569-4956 [email protected] Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers

6 Popcorn Training, 6:30 pm 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 2016 INVESTMENT 2016 INVESTMENT 6% 102Lexington% United10 %Methodist10 Church,20% 02% 1%6% 111%02% 1010%Beacon% 1022 Heights10%20 Community% 1102% of Christ,% 1% % 1%11% 21%0% 1061022% % 21%1% 60%% 1% 2% 106% 2% 60% IN CHARACTER 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO IN CHARACTER 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 8 District Commissioner Meeting Lexington United Methodist Church, 7:00 pm August 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO August Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 4 Roundtable & School Night Lexington United Methodist Church, Lexington United Methodist Church, Kick-off, 7:00 pm 30- 2 A weekend in the Woods Camporee 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO Colonial Hills Community of Christ, Landahl Park, E Argo Rd, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO Independence, MO 9 School Night For Scouting Kickoff, October 6:30 pm 11 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm October 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Lexington United Methodist Church, 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 9 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 11 District Commissioner Meeting 7:00 pm 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 4 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Lexington United Methodist Church, 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm September 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, Lexington United Methodist Church, 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 13 District Commissioner Meeting 7:00 pm 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO Colonial Hills Community of Christ, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, September 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 7-9 Big Muddy Camporee 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Big River Ranch, Lexington United Methodist Church, 20111 Goodloe Orchard Rd, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO Lexington, MO Frank White Honored with Ambassador of Scouting Award On June 2, the Blue Elk District honored Royals legend and Jackson County Execu- School Night for Scouting tive Frank White, Jr. with the Ambassador of Scouting Award. The annual dinner With the summer winding down, we can’t forget about was hosted by Ken and Cindy McClain at Ophelia’s Restaurant & Inn. The Ambas- School Night for Scouting. We have new and exciting sador of Scouting Award honors an individual or organization for their efforts in information and incentives for new Scouts that join this making a distinct difference in the fabric of our community. Mr. White was only fall. Not only will new Cub Scouts receive the official t-shirt, in Scouting for one year as a youth, but the values he learned from his parents and they will also receive a rocket to launch at the Cub Family community mirrors those Campout. This year’s campaign will also feature new ways of the Boy Scouts of Amer- to join ica. Mr. White is a shining like online registration and a text example of the values that to join option. If you have any the BSA strives to instill in questions, contact our District each Scout. Membership Chair, Jennifer Furner at (816) 838-1311.

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

FRONTIER Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier GOLDENGolden Eagle EAGLEHigh Trail Iron Horse Kaw Lone Bear Mormon Trail Northern Lights Pelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron Horse Kaw Lone Bear Mormon Trail Northern Lights Pelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers Key Leadership 00% Key00 Leadership% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % District00 Chairman 00 Kenneth 00Garrett (816)00 522-9532 0[email protected]00 00District Chairman00 Howard00 Scott 00(816) 918-799100 [email protected]00 00 00 00 00 District Commissioner John Creagar (913) 221-8916 [email protected] District Commissioner Paul Crooks (816) 792-5469 [email protected] District Director Dustin Boatright (816) 569-4967 [email protected] District Director Stephanie Regalia (816) 569-4929 [email protected] District Executive Adam Singleton (816) 569-4950 [email protected] District Executive Andrea Watts (816) 569-4947 [email protected] Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron Horse Kaw Lone Bear Mormon Trail Northern Lights Pelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers Program Paraprofessional LaKisha Martin (816) 569-4960 [email protected] Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron Horse Kaw Lone Bear Mormon Trail Northern Lights Pelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm % 2016 INVESTMENT% % % %Mosaic Life Care% at Shoal Creek, % % % % % % % % % % September 6 102 10 1020 02 1 11 10 1022 11 1 2 106 2 60 2016 INVESTMENT IN CHARACTER 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 6% 102% 10% 1020% 02% 1% 11% 10% 1022% 11% % 1% 2% 106% 2% 60% IN CHARACTER 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 30-1 Cub Family Campout, 5:00 PM South Patrol Police Station, Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO August 7000 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, MO August 21 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm October South Patrol Police Station, North Cross United Methodist Church, 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO North Cross United Methodist Church, South Patrol Police Station, October 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 20 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 16 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO South Patrol Police Station, Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, September Mobile Day Camp 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 21-23 Camporee, 5:00 pm Thank you to our Mobile Day Camp Staff for North Cross United Methodist Church, Wilderness Camp, your hard work this summer! Mobile Day 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 34030 W 204th St, Lawson, MO Camps were held in June and July through the 6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Upper Room summer academic program. Cub Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, Scout aged youth participated in weekly sum- 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO mer Scouting activities that included shooting rubber band guns, archery, cooking, crafts, science experiments and climbing. Special Inaugural Day Camp Huge Success thanks to the following Upper Room sites for The inaugural Golden Eagle District Day Camp was a huge success. We had 382 hosting summer sessions: Mary Scouts attend at Elkhorn Elementary School outside of Excelsior Springs. The Kelly Center, Metropolitan weather tried to dampen the excitement, but thanks to full access to the school, Missionary Baptist Church, Macedonia Baptist Church, and we were able to move our activities indoors and keep the fun going! From archery, Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. BB-guns and slingshots to Pirate Ship Racing and Scout City BBQ firetrucks, there was no Thank you to those who attended this year’s Scout City lack of fun for youth and BBQ! This annual luncheon took place June 24 at Barney adults alike. Thank you Allis Plaza. The success of this event will continue to to Elkhorn Elementary make it possible to provide youth the opportunity to School and the Excelsior become Scouts by reducing the cost of Scout registra- Springs School District tion, camp, handbooks, uniforms and other program for their kind generosity. essentials. This year’s lunch was prepared by American Royal Grand Champion Plowboys BBQ. Since 1998, the Scout City BBQ has raised over $345,000 for Scouting programs in the Greater Kansas City area.

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Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle HighHIGH Trail TRAILIron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights Trail PelatheIronIRON HorsePioneer HORSE TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers

00% 00% Key00 Leadership% 00% 00% 00%00% 0000% % 0000% % 00Key00% Leadership% 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% District Chairman James Freeman (816) 524-1630 [email protected] District Chairman Dan Kerling (913) 952-5761 [email protected] District Commissioner Dan Morales (816) 769-1810 [email protected] District Commissioner Bob Clewell (913) 226-8668 [email protected] District Director Ann Wasman (816) 569-4961 [email protected] District Director James Arcano (816) 569-4941 [email protected] District Executive Janell Neal (816) 569-4983 [email protected] District Executive Courtney Swope (816) 569-4964 [email protected] Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers

6 Roundtable, 6:30 pm September % % 2016 INVESTMENT% % % %Raytown% South% Middle% School,% % 2016% INVESTMENT% % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % 6 102 10 1020 02 16 11102 1010 10221020 1102 1 1111Roundtable,210 7:00 pm1061022 211 60 1 2 106 2 60 IN CHARACTER 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO IN CHARACTER Indian Creek Community Church, 9-10 Popcorn Show and Sell Pickup 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm August August 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace United Methodist Church, Indian Creek Community Church, 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS Raytown South Middle School, October Indian Creek Community Church, 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 2 Roundtable, 6:30 pm 4 School Night Presenter Training, 7:00 pm 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS Raytown South Middle School, Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO Indian Creek Community Church, 15 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 4 Roundtable, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 9 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm W 137th St, Overland Park, KS Raytown South Middle School, Grace United Methodist Church, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO Indian Creek Community Church, 17 Boy Scout & Cub Scout Leader 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS Trainings 11 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm September 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Camp Timberlake, Grace United Methodist Church, Indian Creek Community Church, 8285 W 179th St, Stilwell, KS 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 18 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park Day Camp Recap Arg, matey! Did you attend Day Camp this summer? Fall Recruitment 2016 Tell your friends about how much fun you had! Tell us about your experiences on the High Trail Facebook The start of a new school year is busy, page. Share your photos with us by emailing them to full of new possibilities, and most im- the Day Camp Director staff or to your professional portantly it’s another opportunity to in- staff—We would love to see you having fun! troduce boys to all the fun that Scouting provides! In preparation for a successful 2016 Recruitment and Cub Family Campouts year, we are excited to welcome at least 618 new Scouts throughout the Iron Recruitment season is upon us. Make sure to bring the energy, fun, excitement, and Horse District with recruitment. your organizational skills to your School Night so that more boys get the chance to become Scouts. Make sure to invite your new parents to attend one of the Cub Fam- Please don’t forget to use all the resourc- ily Campouts, available at Camp Naish and Bartle Scout Reservation, throughout es provided by council through the BSA the fall! Learn more at www.ScoutCamping.org. Marketing Hub. Also, be sure to work with your District Executive to finalize 2016 Fall Camporee important information such as secur- Prepare yourselves for the camping adventure of a steam·punk: 'stēm pәNGk/ ing dates, times, promotional material lifetime…October 22nd at Lake Jacomo, get ready to noun needs, and Boy Talks. Keep in mind that a genre of science fiction that go back in time with Steampunk! Open to all troops planning and promoting in advance are typically features steam- keys to a successful and fun-filled night. We look forward to getting and crews. Don’t forget to invite powered machinery rather all school districts assigned with a Recruitment Night date in the the Webelos. than advanced technology near future!

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Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers KAW LONE BEAR 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00%00% 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Andrew Cameron (913) 775-3790 [email protected] District Chairman Gary Groff (660) 924-4028 [email protected] District Commissioner Larry Strickland (816) 918-6171 [email protected] District Commissioner Richard Smart (417) 309-9690 [email protected] Senior District Executive Kyle Fulbright (816)-569-4982 [email protected] District Director David Riker (816) 569-4974 [email protected] Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers

8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 2016 INVESTMENT 2016 INVESTMENT Clinton Scout Building, 6% 102% 10% 1020% 02% 1%6% 111%02% 1010Cabela’s,%% 1 02210%20% 1102% % 1% % 1%11% 21%0% 1061022% % 21%1% 60%% 1% 2% 106% 2% 60% IN CHARACTER 10300 Cabela Dr., Kansas City, KS IN CHARACTER 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, First United Methodist Church August 10300 Cabela Dr., Kansas City, KS August of Warrensburg, 141 E Gay St, Warrensburg, MO 4 Fall Huddle at Cabela’s, 7:00 pm 9-10 Popcorn Pick Up for Show N Sell 2 Popcorn Training, 6:00 pm 8 Popcorn Pick Up for Show N Sell Cabela’s, 23-24 Cub Family Campout, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, October 10300 Cabela Dr, Kansas City, KS Camp Naish, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 1-2 Cub Family Campout, 1:00 pm Cabela’s, October Clinton Scout Building, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, 10300 Cabela Dr, Kansas City, KS 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Osceola, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 2 Roundtable/School Night 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, Training, 7:00 pm Cabela’s, 425 W Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS Clinton Scout Building, 10300 Cabela Dr, Kansas City, KS Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 22 Popcorn Show & Sell Orders Due 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Cabela’s, 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm September 10300 Cabela Dr., Kansas City, KS Clinton Scout Building, Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, Cabela’s, September Clinton Scout Building, 425 W Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS 10300 Cabela Dr., Kansas City, KS 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 14-16 Fall Camporee 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Holden Free Trappers Club, Gearing up for the Fall Holden, MO We hope everyone’s had a great summer! So many units had great activities and we can’t wait for the fall! Thank you to all those that made the Kaw District Day Camp School Night for Scouting such a success and to those that gave their time attending summer camps. Fall recruitment has started with planning and we’re getting the materials ready for our August and September are very busy months in Lone Bear for recruiting new youth units to have a successful season. With Cub Family Campout and a Fall Camporee into our outstanding programs. Lone Bear’s goal for this fall is to recruit 130 new approaching, we will have news coming out each month at our Roundtables and Cub Scouts. Please make sure that you are working with your district executive and EACH unit should have a person come to keep you up to date. If you have ques- district committee to help you achieve a successful fall recruitment drive. Your help tions, contact Kyle Fulbright at [email protected]. is needed in securing some of the recruitment locations and rooms as well as help- ing to promote your Scouting unit. On the day of your recruitment, have as many parents attend school in their uniform and eat lunch with their child and help to promote the recruitment event. Obtain your school’s roster and reach out to as many of the first and second graders as possible and invite them to your recruitment. Boy Talks will be completed in the schools that will allow them as well as the distribution of flyers. Posters and yard signs will once again be available as well.

Try getting all of your parents to promote the recruitment night or other recruitment events via their Facebook pages as well. That can reach a lot of people very quickly! Duty to Country Leave no stone unturned and let’s recruit as many new youth as possible. For more Kaw District Scouts help prepare the Fort information or for recruitment resources, contact David Riker at david.riker@ Leavenworth National Cemetery for Memorial Day. scouting.org or (816) 569-4974.

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Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthernHigh Lights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle Trail SpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers MORMON TRAIL NORTHERN LIGHTS 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Bruce Priday (913) 523-4981 [email protected] District Chairman Ted Wilson (816) 797-8754 [email protected] District Commissioner Doug Neidholdt (816) 699-8333 [email protected] District Commissioner Larry Duncan (816) 213-9928 [email protected] Senior District Executive Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 [email protected] Senior District Executive Elisa Corry (816) 569-4966 [email protected] Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthernHigh Lights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle Trail SpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers

8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm September 2016 INVESTMENT Platte Woods United Methodist % % % % % %6%2016 INVESTMENT1%02% 1 0%% 10%20% 02% % 1% % %11% 1%0% 1022% % 1%1% %% 1% 2% 106% 2% 60% 6 102 10 1020 02 1 IN CHARACTER11 10 1022 11 &1 6 Attend Local Roundtables1 2IN CHARACTER106 2 60 Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, October Platte Woods, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 4 & 6 Attend Local Roundtables August Platte Woods United Methodist August 6 Roving Roundtable Lenexa Stake Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, 2 & 4 Attend Local Roundtables Lenexa Stake Center, 2 District School Night Kickoff, 7:00 pm Platte Woods, MO 21515 W 101 St., Lenexa, KS Pizza Shoppe, 24-25 Cub Scout Outdoor Experience 2 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 7687 NW Prairie View Rd, 21-22 Varsity Vision Training Naish Scout Reservation — Cub World, Lenexa Stake Center, Kansas City, MO 21515 W 101 St., Lenexa, KS Camp Naish, 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm October 12-13 Varsity Triathlon St. Therese School, Camp Naish, 7277 MO-9, Kansas City, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm St. Therese School, 7277 MO-9, Kansas City, MO Platte Woods United Methodist Church, “Decisions Determine Destiny” 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte Woods, MO Platte Woods United Methodist Church, This year’s LDS 11 year-old camp “Decisions Determine Destiny” was a great experi- 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, ence for all campers! On June 24-25, 11 year-old Scouts camped at Camp Naish and Platte Woods United Methodist Church, Platte Woods, MO participated in activities like swimming, climbing, rifle shooting, archery, orienteer- 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm ing, crate stacking, COPE and more. In addition to an evening campfire, Scouts also Platte Woods, MO Platte Woods United Methodist Church, had reflections at each activity. Special thanks to Rebecca Cook, Margene Furnell, 17 Park Hill SD School Night for 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO Emily Burneson and Aida Thompson for their leadership. Scouting, 7:00 pm All Park Hill Schools 14-16 Northern Lights Fall Camporee September 29 Haunted Trails Naish Scout Reservation, 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS St. Therese School, 7277 MO-9, Kansas City, MO

Outdoor Adventure and Overcoming Challenges Summer 2016

Scouts in the Northern Lights District embarked on a variety of outdoor adventures this summer. Between the merit badge classes, outposts, crafts, shooting sports, and climbing wall, Scouts and their adult leaders enjoyed exciting moments of achievement and self-discovery.

The inaugural Northern Lights Day Camp featured a portable climbing tower that allowed all 125 Cub Scouts a chance to face their fears, challenge themselves, and feel the thrill of personal achievement.

This fall, please remember to invite new boys and new families to join the adventure this coming year. The Northern Lights District wants to invite every eligible youth to participate in and receive the benefits of the Scouting program. Find a pack, troop, or crew near you at www.beascout.org.

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Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers PELATHE PIONEER TRAILS 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% 00%00% 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 0000% % 00% 00% 00% 00% 00% Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Scott Braden (785) 423-1134 [email protected] District Chair Wayne Feuerborn (816) 333-5742 [email protected] District Commissioner Scott Gates (785) 550-8477 [email protected] District Commissioner Morgan Olander (913) 649-6388 [email protected] District Executive Chrissy Hatcher (816) 569-4913 [email protected] Senior District Executive Niel Campbell (816) 569-4949 [email protected] Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers

15 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 6:30 pm 1 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 2016 INVESTMENT 2016 INVESTMENT 6% 102% 10% 1020% 02% 1%6% 111%02% 1010%% 102210%20% 1102% % 1% % 1First%1 1Presbyterian% 21%0 Church,% 1 061022% % 21%1% 60%% 1% 2Central% United10 6Methodist% Church,2% 60% IN CHARACTER 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS IN CHARACTER 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 15 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm October First Presbyterian Church, 6 Roundtable, 7:30 pm August 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS August Central United Methodist Church, 4 School Night Kickoff and October 4 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO Roundtable, 7:00 pm 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, 6 District Committee and First Baptist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO First Baptist Church, Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 4 District Committee and Central United Methodist Church, 9 Popcorn Kickoff, 7:00 pm Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 8-9 IOLS/OWL Training First Baptist Church, Central United Methodist Church, Camp Bromelsick, Lawrence, KS 21 District Fall Camporee 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO Camp Lake of the Woods, 20 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 6:00 pm 18 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 6:00 pm 4 District School Night Kick Off, 7:30 pm 7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO First Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Central United Methodist Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 22 Cub Scout Leader Training 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO Camp Lake of the Woods, 20 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 18 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm September 7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO First Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 1 District Committee and 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 22 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training 29 Bill Self Golf Classic, 12:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, Burgess Scout Cabin, Lawrence Country Club 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 1024 Kasold, Lawrence, KS September 1 Roundtable and Bobcat Academy, 2016 Popcorn Sales 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, The 2016 popcorn sale is just 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS around the corner and the new 2015 Kansas City Royals World Day Camp 2016 Are you Ready for School Night? Series Champion tins are sure Congratulations on another to be a big seller this year! Sign Successful Pelathe Day Camp! Here are some things to keep in mind your unit up to sell popcorn at roundtable or online at www. • Spread the word about your School Night in at least 3 or 4 different ways. People hoac-bsa.org/popcorn. And need to see your message a number of times before it sinks in. be sure to check out our new • Recruit at your elementary school Ice Cream Social the week before school. Seller’s Academy training for 2016! Distribute your pack calendar/contact list. If possible register them on the spot. • Call all families at your elementary school the weekend before the School Night. The district can provide the list. Divide up the list and call with a short message. • Plan your agenda for School Night. Provide a short meeting (30 minutes or less), offer a short activity for new Scouts. Ask parents to fill out the applications and Parent Talent Survey. Send families home with a calendar and contact list in hand. • Hold a Parent Orientation Meeting within a week of School Night. Expect each family to play a role in running the pack. • Plan an additional Recruiting Opportunity. Use your September pack meeting or activity. Volunteer to run a program for your elementary school fall carnival and do it in uniform. Not everyone will hear about School Night or be able to attend. Let’s give them another chance to join.

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District Chairman Chris Ross (913) 220-6634 [email protected] District Chairman Rob Baker (913) 484-4710 [email protected] District Commissioner Scott Tener (913) 422-7885 [email protected] District Commissioner Mary Kilkenny (913) 645-9625 [email protected] District Director Jenna Bentrop (816) 569-4969 [email protected] District Director Lizz Rhodus (816) 569-4970 [email protected]

Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights TrailSeniorPelathe DistrictIron Horse ExecutivePioneer TrailsKawLaurenShawnee CrowderLone Trails Bear Soaring(816)Mormon 569-4918 Eagle [email protected] Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe DistrictPioneer Executive Trails Shawnee TrailsTori Lograsso Soaring Eagle (816)Spirit 569-4962 Trail Twin [email protected]

September 13 Webelos Meet the Troop Night % % % % % % % % % % % % % % %2016 INVESTMENT% % % % % % % % % % % % 2016 INVESTMENT% % % Gezer% Park, % 6 102 10 1020 02 16 11102 1010 10221020 1102 1 111 210 101Roundtable,61022 2 7:0011 pm 60 1 2 106 2 60 IN CHARACTER IN CHARACTER 13251 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS Shawnee Mission West High School, 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS 15 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm August August 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS Atonement Lutheran, 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 24-25 Cub Scout Outdoor Experience Theodore Naish Scout Reservation Antioch Park, 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Jewish Community Center, 6501 Antioch Rd, Merriam, KS 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS Atonement Lutheran, 29 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm 4 School Night Presenter Training, 7:00 pm 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 4 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS Antioch Park, 10 Super Saturday Training, 8:30 am Jewish Community Center, 6501 Antioch Rd, Merriam, KS 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS Knox Presbyterian, October 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 9595 W 95th St., Overland Park, KS 11 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, Den Chief, Tiger Cub Leader, Den Leader, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Jewish Community Center, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS Cubmaster, and Committee training 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm October 25 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm 6 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Atonement Lutheran, Colonial Presbyterian Church, 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS Overland Park, KS Shawnee Mission West High School, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 13 Popcorn Seller’s Academy September 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Cerner Riverport Campus, 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 1 Cub Scout Recruitment Night, 7:00 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 6711 NE Birmingham Rd, Kansas City, MO Atonement Lutheran, All Blue Valley School District 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 20 Popcorn Seller’s Academy 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS Elementary Schools 14-16 District Camporee Overland Park Convention Center, 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lewis-Young Park, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS Atonement Lutheran, Louisburg, KS Jewish Community Center, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 27 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm 14-15 District Camporee 8 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, Camp Naish Trust Property Jewish Community Center, Overland Park, KS 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS School Night for Scouting 2016 Summertime will come to an end before we know Cub Scout Fall Recruitment Night — September 1 it, so our eyes are on the start of the new school year Our district Cub Scout Fall and all of the new Cub Scouts that will be eligible to Recruitment Night will take place join your pack! This year new Cub Scouts will not only on September 1, at 7:00 pm. Every receive a Kansas City Cub Scouts t-shirt upon joining, elementary school in the Blue Valley but they will also receive a rocket! New Cub Scouts School District has already been will be able to launch their rockets at the Cub Scout Family Campout reserved for your pack that evening! weekends in September. Look for Cub Scout Family Campout flyers at New Scouts get a FREE 2016 Cub Shawnee Trail’s August Roundtable! Be prepared for your School Night, Scout T-shirt and a rocket! plan to promote at a back-to-school event, and select a School Night Coordinator. Let’s get ready to welcome hundreds of new Cub Scouts! Don’t forget to order your marketing materials at least two weeks before September 1. We’ve got yard signs, fliers, postcards, posters, stickers, bookmarks, and more! To Shawnee Trails Camporee order your School Night Materials, contact Lizz Rhodus at [email protected]. We are very excited to announce the first Shawnee Trails Camporee will be held Marketing materials will be available for early pick-up at the August Roundtable. October 14-15 at the Naish Trust Property. More information coming soon! 30 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America August/September 2016

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District Chairman Lynn Houston (816) 585-7682 [email protected] District Chairman Josh Hebert (913) 837-5202 [email protected] District Commissioner Kelsie Clark (816) 305-4078 [email protected] District Commissioner Peter Meline (913) 755-1347 [email protected] Senior District Executive Cami Marcom (816) 569-4940 [email protected] District Executive Katie Dalton (816) 569-4973 [email protected] Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Iron HorseBig Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone BearFrontier MormonGolden Trail EagleNorthern HighLights Trail PelatheIron HorsePioneer TrailsKaw ShawneeLone Trails Bear SoaringMormon Eagle TrailSpiritNorthern Trail LightsTwin RiversPelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Twin Rivers

9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm September % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % %2016 INVESTMENT% % % % % % Archie% United% Methodist% Church, % 2016 INVESTMENT% % % 6 102 10 1020 02 16 11102 1010 10221020 1102 1 111 210 1061022 211 60 1 2 106 2 60 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm IN CHARACTER W Chestnut St., Archie, MO IN CHARACTER First Presbyterian Church, September 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS August 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm August 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Middle School, First Presbyterian Church, 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 503 S Lexington St., Harrisonville, MO 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS Harrisonville Middle School, 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 8 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm 503 S Lexington St., Harrisonville, MO 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS Archie United Methodist Church, Whistle Stop Cafe, 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm W Chestnut St., Archie, MO 4 School Night Kickoff 6:30 pm 901 6th St Osawatomie, KS Archie United Methodist Church, 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, October W Chestnut St., Archie, MO 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS Archie United Methodist Church, 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm W Chestnut St., Archie, MO 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm School Night for Scouting 11 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm First Presbyterian Church, Whistle Stop Cafe, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS After an exciting summer of Scout Camp and Day Camp, it’s time to get ready for 901 6th St Osawatomie, KS 13 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm fall, back to school, and Cub Scout recruitment. Don’t miss out on our School Night 11 Popcorn Kernal Training, 6:00 pm Whistle Stop Cafe, Kickoff on August 3 at the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Be sure you are there to see First Presbyterian Church, 901 6th St Osawatomie, KS all the new resources that are available. Get fliers, order supplies, share methods and 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS best practices, and gain some tools on engaging and recruiting new parents! 28-30 Fall Camporee 5:00 pm Miami County Fairgrounds, 401 E. Wallace Park Drive Paola, KS LAUNCH AN ADVENTURE. KCSCOUTING.ORG. Heart of America Council New District Chair & School is Back in Session We are pleased to announce that we have a new District Chair taking over for Doug Furnell this fall. Please welcome Josh Hebert of the Louisburg Cider Mill to the Twin Rivers District.

With summer also winding down, youth are gearing up to head back to school. That means fall recruitment is starting up. There will be School Night Kickoff and presenter training before the August Roundtable so make sure you have someone representing your unit at this roundtable.

There is also plenty of fun to be had this fall. With Cub Out- door Experiences at Camp Naish and Bartle FREE to all new cubs, and Fall Camporee at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Fall Camporee has a STEM theme this year. Keep an eye out for more information at upcoming roundtables.

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