Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING www.hoac-bsa.org • (816) 942-9333
October/November 2012 Volume 17 — Number 5
2012 American Royal Parade In This Issue… 4c
Sporting KC Scout Night (page 3)
Popcorn Sale Kicks Off (page 5)
“Top Honors” Special Scouts take center stage at the 2012 American Royal Parade. Recognition Section (pages 9-17) See page 3 to find out why a simple march helped honor the American military. 1 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America October/November 2012
FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE October 2012 3 Council Day Camp Meeting Who Pays For Scouting… erating budget is over 9-million. Let’s look at where these 6 OA Vigil Banquet funds come from: 6 Skilled Trades Work Day — Bartle Pay To Play? 7 Shooting Sports Extravaganza • Camping & Activity Income 47% 10 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner Have you ever wondered who pays for Scouting? No, I’m 10 University of Scouting Staff Meeting not talking about your son’s uniform or handbook. I’m • Investment in Character/Special Events 23% 11 Bartle Draw • Popcorn Sale: (less than 1/3 of our units 11% talking about where does the funding come from to keep 13 Bartle Draw participate in the sale) the lights and heat on at the Council Service Center? Or 13 Naish Mini-Camp what about the staff time to process an Eagle application? • Council Endowment Funds 9% 13 OA Lodge Leadership Development Does the fee you pay for your son to attend one of our • United Way 6% 14 VOA Meeting summer camp programs cover all the year-round costs to • Other Revenue 5% 17 Council Coordinated Meeting maintain the facility and have the needed program supplies 18 OA LEC Meeting on hand? Please know that as a council we have made a commit- 20-21 Jamboree Committee Meeting 20 Naish Draw I know what you are thinking, “I pay $15.00 a year to reg- ment to raise even more funds through our corporate and 20 Skilled Trades Work Day — Naish ister with the Boy Scouts.” Did you know that 100% of the individual supporters (with no youth in the program). In 24 Council School Night Report Meeting registration fee is sent to the National Council of the Boy order to provide an exciting program for our youth and 24 SWD Committee Meeting Scouts to support and subsidize many of the programs and the support for over 12,000 registered leaders, the growth 27 Naish Mini Camp books your son uses? in funding must come from many areas. The Heart of America Council will not become a “Pay to Play” organiza- 27 VOA Haunted Trails Scouting has a long tradition of asking those who have the tion. But we can’t do it without your help. I often think of 27 Popcorn Sale Ends ability to support the organization to do so in order to help church when the offering plate is passed each week. Even 29 Popcorn Orders Due 4c those who can’t still have the opportunity to participate in those who sing in the choir, teach Sunday school or serve 30 Council Commissioner Meeting the great programs of Scouting. Did you know last year the as an usher contribute what they can. November 2012 Heart of America Council gave out over $102,000 in camp 3 University of Scouting scholarships to help Scouts who couldn’t afford to partici- I have a favorite quote that says, “When it comes to giving 7 Council Day Camp Meeting pate in a summer program be able to attend? some people stop at nothing.” 7 Council Training Committee Meeting 9-10 Popcorn Distribution If you have school age children then you have probably The Scouting program in the Heart of America Council will 10 Naish Mini Camp been through the “Pay to Play” initiatives that many school continue to grow and thrive providing our members with 11 Council Venturing Forum districts have started charging for every activity. I can positive lifelong memories because of the dedicated support 11 VOA Meeting see it now… $25 to process an Eagle Application, or what of over 12,000 volunteers and financial support of the busi- 14 Council Annual Banquet about $10 to process a tour permit or advancement report? ness community. Don’t let the offering plate pass you by. 15 OA LEC Meeting Want to go to Camp Naish and use the climbing tower… it 20 Council Risk Management Committee Meeting As always if you have a question, concern or idea let me will cost you more. 20 Rotary Camp Staff Meeting know. 22 Thanksgiving — Council Service Center & Scout Shop Closed So back to my original question, “Who pays for Scouting?” Kenn Miller 23 Council Service Center Closed In order to operate the Heart of America Council, our op- (816) 569-4980, [email protected] 27 Council Commissioner Meeting 27 Council Membership Committee Meeting 27 Jamboree Committee Meeting ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING CALENDAR COUNCIL CALENDAR COUNCIL CALENDAR COUNCIL CALENDAR COUNCIL 28 SWD Committee Meeting Published February/March, April/May, June/July, August/September, October/November, December/January by the Heart of America Coun- cil, Boy Scouts of America. This issue and past archived issues can be found on the Heart of America Council website, www.hoac-bsa.org.
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENTS TREASURER David W. Frantze Scott Boswell Jeremy Croucher COUNCIL Marc E. Elkins LEGAL COUNSEL COMMISSIONER Lester D. Ham Richard L. Martin James H. Bernard, Jr. James W. Hayes Clifford W. Illig SCOUT EXECUTIVE John C. Martin Kendrick J.E. Miller Michael A. Merriman EDITOR Jeanette Prenger Matt I. Armstrong Zachary H. Shafran GRAPHIC DESIGN Hon. Keith W. Sickendick Tammy L. Bosley Charlie M. Tetrick
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COUNCIL NEWS School Night Campaign Nears Finish Line Join Scouting Billboards The first round of School Nights are complete with thou- sands of new youth now part of the Scouting program. In an effort to increase the vis- But recruitment doesn’t stop when School Night ends. ibility of Scouting this fall, a se- Here are some ideas to make sure every youth has the ries of billboards were launched opportunity to join. in coordination with our School Night for Scouting campaign. • Follow up with everyone that joined at School Night to Be on the lookout for our make sure they have started attending meetings. billboards as well as new • Follow up with everyone that attended School Night and did not television commercials airing soon. join. Find out why and ask if they are interested. • Hand out flyers at school giving youth a “2nd Chance to Join.” Invite them to your next meeting/outing. • Ask current youth to invite a friend to join. Hold a pizza party for your pack’s recruiters Thousands Attend and their friend. Sporting Kansas City • Do you have current Cub Scouts that play sports? Have them invite teammates not in Scouting to join after the season. Show them the belt loop and pin they may have already Scout Night earned. BW Looking for more join Scouting resources? Visit KCscouting.org and select the “Pack Re- On September 14, 2,500 Scouts and Scout families cruitment Resources” tab. flocked to LIVESTRONG Sporting Park for the Sporting Kansas City Scout Night. Scouts took over the stadium inside and out from an interactive Scout Event area to on-field opportunities that included an all Scout color guard, flag parade and even a post-match goal kick. Thanks to everyone who attended and special thanks to the Scout Night committee for putting Scouts March in American on such a great event. Plans are already in the works for Sporting Kansas City Scout Royal Parade Night 2013. Be on the lookout for event details this spring. Looking for more Scout Night photos? Check out our Facebook Page at www.face- Since 1926, the American Royal Parade has been a Kansas City tradition and now the Heart book.com/heartofamericacouncil.bsa of America Council is part of the parade’s rich history. More than 1,100 Scouts and Scout leaders made their way to downtown Kansas City, MO on Saturday, September 29 to march in the 87th annual event. Heart of America Council Scouts filled 2 1/2 city blocks of the parade route making them the largest group entry.
The 2012 theme, "The American Royal, Kansas City & Ameri- can Agriculture Pay Tribute to the Ameri- can Military," set the stage to honor those who serve our country. Special thanks to Scout Parade Chairman, Michael Fowler, for his leadership of the event.
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FINANCE NEWS
Warren G Plumb Dr. John J. Turley In Memory of: Ray & Sandra Seidelman Richard & Joan May Baker Bill Self Boy Scout Golf Classic Werner Bauer Merle & Linda Weisenborn Rebecca & Steven Beck Thomas & Pamela Claycamp Bruce & Michelle Riesman Andy E. Samer Virginia Fleming On August 27, over 100 golfers gathered in Lawrence for the 10th Annual Rex & Margaret Lingerfelt Patsie Tucker Boeshaar Don & Bonnie Hickson Bill Self Boy Scout Golf Classic. Johnie & Vinita Greenfield Karen Bailey John Hunkeler, M.D. Sandra J. Boustead Mr. & Mrs. Richard T. Boeshaar Chris & Andy Lewellen The event raised over $17,000 to benefit Scouting programs in the Sara F. Williams Sarah E. Young Heart of America Council. James Edward Burke Heart of America Council Staff Douglas Hunter Strieby Gregory & Nancy Cheatham In Honor of: “This is a great event that goes to a good cause,” Self said. “Anytime E. F. “Rusty” Corwin Jeffrey & Ramona Driessen you can benefit youth in our community, it’s always a positive.” Frederick & Peggy Clouse Gus & Meriam Geurian Tom & Carol Barnett Susan Crim D.R. & R.B. Sode Elise DiCarlo Other dignitaries who participated in the tournament included Lisa Haugen Strahm Automation Sasha Kahn Mary Jo & Hank Tatum Kansas City Royals legend George Brett and KU baseball coach Herbert N. Gardner Philip & Dorothy Byer Ritch Price. Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ramaker Philanthropic Fund Clyde B. Hood, Jr. Mark & Cheryl Gaines To remember a loved one or honor a friend, mail your check to 2012 Council James B. Miller Memorials & Tributes, Heart of America Council, Endowment William & Kathleen Dickinson Fund, P.O. Box 414177, Kansas City, MO 64141-4177. For more Golf Classic Bill & Sheryl Reitinger information, contact Tammy Butterfield at (816) 569-4979. BW On August 14, 104 golfers gathered at Loch Lloyd Country Club on a beautiful afternoon for a fun filled day of golf. Twenty-six teams helped the tournament raise $65,000 to benefit the programs of the Heart of America Council.
We would like to thank CenturyLink for participating as our Tournament Title Sponsor.
Other sponsors included: Team Sponsors: Lunch Sponsor — McGladrey, LLP Ciena Promotions Sponsor — HNTB Mark One Electric Putting Green Sponsor — Sprint Ernst & Young Player Cart Sponsor — Finnegan Red Knee Conrad & Peterson, LLC Additional Sponsors: Hole Sponsors: Boulevard Brewing Corning Cable Systems Calix Ericsson Golf Course Superintendant’s Assoc Firebaugh Construction Downtown Marriott GENBAND Zen Massage Level3 Communications Fogo de Chaeo Lockton Companies US Bank Shaw Electric Sporting Kansas City Sierra Wireless Tekelec Tellabs Waddell & Reed RAU Construction Windstream Communications
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FINANCE NEWS
Black & Veatch Honored with Corporate Good Scout Award
Black & Veatch will be honored with the Corporate & Veatch employees who are or have been involved Good Scout Award at the 2012 Distinguished Citi- in the Scouting program. Congratulations to Len zen Award Dinner on October 10. Black & Veatch is Rodman and all the employees at Black & Veatch for a strong community partner hosting one of the larg- being recognized with this year’s Corporate Good est Exploring Posts in the city, with over 300 youth Scout Award. members. This year’s event will also recognize Black
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The 2012 Popcorn Sale is officially underway. More than 640 Scouting units across the Heart of America Council are currently selling popcorn door-to-door and at store-fronts. The goal this year is to sell $3-million dollars worth of popcorn by October 31. 70% of the proceeds will stay right here in Kansas City to support local Scouting.
Remember — the tins are back this year! Many of our units have sold lots of the tins through their Show “N” Sell orders. Also, don’t forget to take advantage of the online selling system. This is a simple way for Scouts to sell popcorn to friends and relatives that may not live in the Kansas City area.
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CAMPING AND PROGRAMS
Fall Mini-Camps Are Back HONOR CAMPING 2013 Camp Draw Mini-Camp gives your Boy Scouts and Venturers the op- portunity to participate in activities that Another successful year of Boy Scout camping in Tribe of Mic-O-Say would normally only be available during the Heart of America Council is now in the books. summer camp. This fall, Nearly 7,000 Scouts called the Theodore Naish and Mini-Camps will be held H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservations home this summer Tribe Welcomes on October 13, October earning more than 30,000 merit badges. Thank you 75,000th Member 27, and November to the staff and leaders for another outstanding sum- 10. Choose from History was made this summer at the mer in the Heart of America Council. H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation when the Tribe options like rifle, pis- of Mic-O-Say welcomed its 75,000th member. The Now it is time to start planning for 2013. tol and shotgun shoot- milestone was reached during 6th session when ing, archery, COPE, and Troop 241’s David Weaver, Brave Flying Black Bat, The draw to determine the 2013 Boy Scout Camp Wilderness First Aid. All was offically welcomed to the Tribe. placement for the Theodore Naish and H. Roe programming and lunch Bartle Scout Reservations take place in October. is included in the fee. Please mark your calendar for the appropriate date. Register today at www. hoac-bsa.org/Pro- grams/Activities/ MiniCampWeek- Theodore Naish ends.aspx. 4C Scout Reservation Draw ...... Saturday, October 20, 2012 2013 Camp Staff Applications (Held at the Naish Scout Reservation) It would be impossible for us to deliver an outstanding camping experience to Scouts without amazing Camp Session 1 .....June 2-8, 2013 Staff. If you would like to be Session 2...... June 10-15, 2013 on Camp Staff in 2013 at Session 3...... June 16-22, 2013 Bartle, Naish or Ro- Order of the Arrow tary camp please go to scoutcamping.org for Lodge Leadership Develop- the application. ment (LLD) is designed for all H. Roe Bartle Scout Applications incoming officers, chairmen and advi- Reservation will be available sors at the chapter and lodge level. LLD on-line start- is also open to anyone interested in being Draw...... Thursday, ing, October 15, involved in the Order of the Arrow. LLD will take October 11, 2012 2012. place on Saturday, October 13 beginning at 3:30 pm (Held at the Council at Power Play in Shawnee, KS. Join us for training, Service Center) dinner and a whole lot of fun! Naish Trading Draw...... Saturday, October 13, 2012 The National Leadership Seminar (Held at the Riverport Campus) Post Hours and National Lodge Advisor Train- Session 1 .....June 7-16, 2013 ing Seminar are national trainings any OA member October 6 through November 10 can take to obtain leadership skills they can use in Session 2...... June 17-26, 2013 and out of Scouting. This training will take place Session 3...... June 27-July 6, 2013 Saturday, October 6: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm November 2-4 in Parkville, MO. Sign-up is available Session 4...... July 8-17, 2013 Saturday, October 13: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm online at http://nls-nlats.kintera.org/. Session 5...... July 18-27, 2013 Saturday, October 20: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Save the Date Session 6...... July 28-August 6, 2013 Saturday, October 27: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, November 3: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm OA Winter Banquet: Saturday, January 12 at 5:00 pm at Arrowhead Stadium — North Club Saturday, November 10: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING VENTURING
Council Plans 2013 Contingent Save the Date to Switzerland The next Venturing Officers’ Association meetings will be held on Sunday, October Experience world-class outdoor high adventure in the Swiss Alps! 14 at 2:00 pm at the Council Service Center and Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 pm at Local Scouts and Venturers, under the sponsorship of The Heart of America Council’s the Council Service Center. International Scouting Committee and Venturing Officers’ Association, will attend the Kandersteg International Scout Center The next Venturing Forum will take place on Sunday, November 11 at 1:00 pm, in Switzerland, the only international Scout prior to November’s VOA Meeting.. camp in the world, from June 28–July 7, 2013. A few slots for older Scouts, Venturers and adult advisors are still available.
Participants must be at least 14 years of age at the time of the trip and a registered Scout Haunted Trails or Venturer. The estimated cost of the trip is $2,000, which includes airfare, other trans- Back by popular demand, Haunted Trails portation, Kandersteg fees, food and lodg- returns to the Naish Scout Reservation. All ing. To join this exciting trip, contact Tim Cub Scouts and their families are invited to at- Bodendistel at (913) 707-5489. Our first con- tend a spooky day of fun on October 27 from 12:00 4C tingent meeting will take place on October 10 pm – 10:00 pm. Bring the entire family and travel the at 7:00 pm at the Council Service Center. haunted trails of Cub World. All Venturers are also invited to help staff the event. Cost for participants: Youth ages 6-18 $10 (includes hotdog, chips & drink) Scouts with Disabilities Cub Scout Day Camp Adults and Youth under 6 $5 (includes hotdog, chips & drink) Cub Scouts with special needs from across the Heart of America Council gathered at Rotary Register today at www.hoac-bsa.org Youth Camp in Lee’s Summit on August 18 for the first ever Scouts with Disabilities Day Camp. The Cub Scouts and their guides enjoyed typical day camp activities like woodworking, leatherwork, mammal study, archery, slingshots, music therapy, and of course, swimming.
A special “Thank you!” to Laurie Mozley and the Rotary Youth Camp staff for their help and to all of the awesome volunteer Scouts and Scouters who helped plan, set-up, provided goods or services or helped staff the camp, we could not have done it without you. Rotary Camp
Rotary Camp was a huge success! The staff at Rotary Camp put on an amazing program that included a number of fun and exciting activities like swimming, dancing, crafts, shooting sports, a photo booth, volley- ball, camp fires, skits and even a visit from the Kansas City Comets’ Mascot.
Special thanks goes out to Jerry Usry, Rotary Camp Di- rector, and Jeff Dutzel, Rotary Camp Program Director. The leadership and guidance they provided through- out the camp was much appreciated. Another special thanks goes out to everyone who helped make this camp happen including Scoutmasters, nurses and the entire staff. Thanks again, and we hope to see everyone next year!
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TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT
University of Scouting 2012 Skilled Trades Work Days Set for October
University of Scouting gives you the tools to LEAD and SUCCEED in Scouting and Skilled Trades Work Days return to the H. Roe Bartle and Theo- this year’s event will be like nothing you’ve experienced before. dore Naish Scout Reservations this October. From painting to plumbing to carpentry, join over 200 volunteers for a day of work, fun, food and fellowship. The complete project list and registra- New in 2012 tion information is now available at www.hoac-bsa.org. • New Location — Experience a real H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation Work Day — Saturday, October 6 campus setting at Park University • New Courses — Enroll in introductory Theodore Naish Scout Reservation Work Day — Saturday, Octo- to doctorate level degree courses ber 20 • New Students — Courses now open to all Scouting leaders including Boy Scouts and Venturers 100th Anniversary of LDS Scouting
Mark your calendars. University of Scouting will be held on Saturday, November Scouts in the Heart of America Council will join together at Camp 3, 2012 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at Park University in Parkville, Missouri. Online Naish to celebrate the 100th anniversary of LDS Scouting on registration is now open. Enroll today at www.hoac-bsa.org. March 8-9, 2013. 4C For more details go to www.LDS100yearsofscouting.com or find us on Facebook
At www.facebook.com/LdsCentennialCelebrationHoac.
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TOP HONORS
From camping to community service, our Scouts and Scout leaders work tirelessly to make the Heart of America Council one of the best councils in the nation.
Find out who is taking home “Top Honors” for their service to Scouting.
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Donita L. Cochran Kurtis G. Blocher Timothy M. Mills Michael D. Cash John L. Cookinham III Big Muddy District Blue Elk District Lone Bear District North Star District North Star District The Heart of America Council is proud to recognize the 2012 Silver Beaver Award Recipients
James R.“Jamey” Hilleary David C. Mascal Mark L. Stogsdill Patrick M. Parks Larry J. Tyrl he Silver Beaver Award is the highest Northern Tier District Northern Tier District Pelathe District Pioneer Trails District Pioneer Trails District Taward that a local council may present to a volunteer for distinguished service to youth.
All honorees will be recognized at the Council Annual Recognition Banquet on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:30 pm at the Downtown Kansas City Marriott. Online reservations are now available at www.hoac-bsa.org.
Susan M. Lux Randall J. Warner James F. Freeman III William A. Singleton Mary F. Kilkenny Red-Tailed Hawk District Red-Tailed Hawk District Thunderbird District Thunderbird District Trailhead District
Larry R. Potts Todd S. Whiteley Hannes A. Zacharias Trailhead District Trails West District Trails West District
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Eric Jurgeson Loyola University New Orleans Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Celebrating its 12th year, the Heart of America Cameron Kieffer Creighton University Schutte Foundation Scholarship Kevin Knauf University of Central Missouri Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Council’s College Scholarship program presented Kenneth Lehman Southern Oklahoma State Lone Star Camp Staff Alumni Association University over $95,000 in scholarships to more than 100 Benjamin Mann Emporia State University Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship college camp staff members in 2012. Michael Marks University of Texas at Austin Jared Pearce Memorial Scholarship Brandon Matson MCC - Blue River Schutte Foundation Scholarship Alex Meikel Emporia State University Gottlieb Scholarship Jesse Miller Baker University Naish Camp Staff Alumni Association Kyle Angelakos Northwest Missouri State Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Matthew Moorman MCC - Blue River Chapman Memorial Scholarship University Paul Morgan University of Missouri-Kansas Schutte Foundation Scholarship Michael Bass Longview Community College Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship City Joseph Beck Washburn University Lacey Scholarship Adam Morton Central Methodist University Dottie Jones Memorial Scholarship Alli Blackwood Emporia State University Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Kathryn Myers Park University Schutte Foundation Scholarship Christopher Boeh Metropolitan Community College Sawmill Staff Scholarship Christian Nissen University of Missouri-Kansas Gottlieb Scholarship James Burgess University of Central Missouri Schutte Foundation Scholarship City Cole Cihy State Fair Community Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Tomas Ondriga Masaryk University Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Matthew Cihy State Fair Community Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Scott Osborne Truman State University Gottlieb Scholarship Ian Clark Missouri University of Science Sawmill Commissioners Scholarship Cory Paller University of Missouri-Columbia Schutte Foundation Scholarship and Technology Campus John Clark Kansas State University Gottlieb Scholarship Randall Park Emporia State University Gottlieb Scholarship James Coop Longview Community College Rebecchi Scholarship John Parker Missouri State University Sawmill Camp Staff Alumni Association Cameron Crooks Maple Woods Community Gottlieb Scholarship Brian Poppe Truman State University Sawmill Commissioners Scholarship College Joseph Raffurty University of Central Missouri Schutte Foundation Scholarship Nicholas Dodson University of Missouri - Kansas Schutte Foundation Scholarship Patrick Ralston MCC - Longview Schutte Foundation Scholarship City Mark Ransom Johnson County Community Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Nathaniel Dolquist Yale University Schutte Foundation Scholarship College Christian Esteban Emory University Canfield Daniel Rauzi Longview Community College Schutte Foundation Scholarship Christian Folsom University of Nebraska Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Samuel Richards Baker University Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Benjamin Foster Missouri University of Science Schutte Foundation Scholarship Tomas Slama 2nd Facility of Medicine of the Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship and Technology Charles Univerity of Prague Christopher Frantze University of Oklahoma College Budd Park Scholarship Devon Smith University of Missouri-Kansas Finn Scholarship of Law City Timothy Frantze University of Arkansas - Vandenberg Scholarship Spencer Smith Westminster College Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Fayetteville Colby Soden University of Kansas Order of the Arrow Camp Staff Scholarship Trent Garton Missouri University of Science Schutte Foundation Scholarship Montrai Spikes University of Missouri-Columbia Ararat Tribesman Scholarship and Technology Campus Caleb Geno Park University Schutte Foundation Scholarship Ryan Sprague Drury University Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Elliott Ghaly North Lake College Shipley Memorial Scholarship Joshua Stark University of Missouri-Kansas Vandenberg Scholarship Shir Gilo The Hebrew University Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship City Anthony Gonnello Northwest Missouri State Schutte Foundation Scholarship Marty Stevens Hutchinson Community College Gottlieb Scholarship University Steven Stone Missouri University of Science Piercing Arrow Camp Staff Alumni Association Zachary Green Truman State University Gottlieb Scholarship and Technology Caleb Hall University of Kansas Dottie Jones Memorial Scholarship Aaron Streit Kansas State University Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Mathias Ham University of Oklahoma Recording Medicine Scholarship Neal Thomas Missouri University of Science Bennett Memorial Scholarship Michael Hanus Kansas State University Gottlieb Scholarship and Technology Adam Hartfiel MCC - Blue River Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Rowan Turner University of South Florida Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Phillip Helt University of Missouri-St. Louis Schutte Foundation Scholarship Jacob Vogts Iowa State University Rebecchi Scholarship Jason Horne University of Missouri Lacey Scholarship Jeremy Wallace Missouri Western State University Gottlieb Scholarship Adam Howell University of Kansas Schutte Foundation Scholarship Thomas Ward Kansas State University Gottlieb Scholarship Scott Howell III University of Kansas Lacey Scholarship John Weaver Emporia State University Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Jacob Hubbert Northwest MO State University Schutte Foundation Scholarship Anthony Willard Illinois College Gottlieb Scholarship Michael Hubbert MCC-Maple Woods Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Benjamin Wilson Truman State University Bodker Scholarship Michael Iseman University of Arkansas - Dottie Jones Memorial Scholarship Charles Winfrey Missouri State University Sawmill Staff Scholarship Fayetteville S.Matt Woolf University of Central Missouri Lacey Scholarship Connor Johnson Cedarville University Heart of America Council Camp Staff Scholarship Zach Worley Park University Schutte Foundation Scholarship
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EXCELLENCE IN HONOR CAMPING
The Order of the Arrow’s Tamegonit Lodge at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation and the Tribe of Mic-O-Say at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation are aimed at keeping our Scouts engaged in the Scouting program. It is our honor to recognize the 2012 Order of the Arrow Vigil Selectees and the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Tribal Council Elevations.
2012 Order of the Arrow Vigil Selectees 2012 Tribal Council Elevations Mike Bennett Robert Miller Sachem J Spencer Weaver — Sachem Shepherd Of Many Dreams David Wildschuetz — Sachem Little Screaming Night David Andre — Sachem High Flying Silver Arrow Joe Bush Morgan Olander Birds Christopher Boeh — Sachem Whispering Buffalo Robert Coates Aaron Perkins Charles M Winfrey — Sachem Third Son Of Little Quiver- Rodger Bowers — Sachem Last Glancing Axe ing Nighthawk Jeff Cochran Tom Pistorious J Aaron Burgess — Sachem Sacred Golden Eagle David L Zeilinger — Sachem Paha Sapa Wind Song John Cerda — Sachem Dog Runner Jordan Cook Raul Salmon Robert H Coates — Sachem Shining Brown Moon Keeper Of The Wampum Laura Crotty Andre Sidney Monty Creagar — Sachem Completed Trail Of Wandering Nicholas P Dodson — Keeper of the Wampum Golden Bear Jacob Dokos Joshua Smith Gliding Eagle Cameron J Crooks — Sachem Little Least Ascending Keith Gregory — Keeper of the Wampum Black Hawk Chuck Goodman Montrai Spikes Golden Eagle Claw Jeremy C Cruz — Sachem Spirit Of White Buffalo Anthony Kawecki Riley Stevens Brian Scott Hess — Keeper of the Wampum Paint Buffalo Elliott C Ghaly — Sachem Nobbys Mighty Eagle Shannon Johnson — Keeper of the Wampum Diving Dan Kerling Jerald Thomas George (Pat) Gould — Sachem Sudden Striking Scorpion White Eagle Clay Knapp Jane Thompson Stephen A Graver — Sachem Little Lone Hunting Cougar S Doug Ross — Keeper of the Wampum Swift Lone Eagle Jim Handley — Sachem Little Brown Swimming Beaver Howard Scott II — Keeper of the Wampum Son of Sturdy Gail Lavenburg Austin Van Black Adam D Howell — Sachem Least Bright Golden Beehive Rock Matt Lawson John York Scott D Howell III — Sachem Little Bright Golden Beehive Myrl Wear — Keeper of the Wampum Standing Strong Jake A Huffman — Sachem Strong Swimming Brown Rock Steven Loughrige Stuart Zizzo Beaver Ross Whitacre — Keeper of the Wampum Small Rapid White Water Julian Marshall Kevin Kennedy — Sachem Flashing Sky In The Night Cameron M Kieffer — Sachem Silent Spirit Tree Rick Miller Kevin P Knauf — Sachem Walking Silent Deer Sagamore Gary Lee McCarty — Sachem Friendly White Thunderbird Chris Hahn — Sagamore Roaring Pony Soldier Bill O McCully — Sachem Speedy Running Gray Fox Paul Hudson — Sagamore Bright Sunrise Harry Midgley — Sachem Misty Double Rainbow David Meyer — Sagamore Thundering Blue Eagle Keith A Neuman — Sachem Big Blue Swooping Hawk Barry Slotnick — Sagamore Little White Jacket Robert Parks — Sachem Standing Two Wolves Mike Pilch — Sachem Three Deer Glowing Moon Medicine Man Michael J Ratterman — Sachem Beaver Points Trail John S Thornton — Medicine Man Cheering Brown Locust Rob Richardson — Sachem Little Wounded Pony Duane Soper — Sachem Swift Flying Crazy Crow Chieftain Loren Stoneburner — Sachem Midnight Silence Wayne Brock — Chieftain Eagle From The Croatan Mark Trokey — Sachem Blue Striking Lightning David Frantze — Chieftain Silver Blue River
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Training is an integral part of Scouting. 2012 Heart of America Council Wood Badge Recipients
The following Scouts and Scout Jeffrey Hartmann...... North Star Ron Morrison...... Northern Tier leaders have committed themselves Brian Hattaway...... Trails West Tri Nguyen...... Red-Tailed Hawk James Bentley...... Thunderbird Timothy Heinz...... Red-Tailed Hawk Lori Offutt...... Twin Rivers to furthering the Scouting program Mark Boles...... Big Muddy Dennis Henderson...... North Star Darren Perkins...... Thunderbird through advanced leadership training. Edward Boulware...... North Star Craig Howes...... Red-Tailed Hawk Richard Petty...... Red-Tailed Hawk Troy Brooks...... North Star Rick Hudson...... North Star Peter Prevete...... Trails West Steve Bryant...... North Star Mike Jones...... Northern Tier Michael Provence, Sr...... North Star Niel Campbell...... North Star Bob Kimmich...... Red-Tailed Hawk James Rinehart...... Trailhead April Clark...... Trails West Randy Leighton...... Trails West Kevin Ryan...... Red-Tailed Hawk Karen Eichorst...... Red-Tailed Hawk 2012 Heart America Council Karen Lewis...... Pelathe Shane Sternecker...... Red-Tailed Hawk Nils Erickson...... Kaw Nevin Marshall...... North Star Stacy Stites...... Blue Elk Philmont Training Center Terrence Frederick...... Trailhead Thomas Matches...... Red-Tailed Hawk Brandon Stites...... Blue Elk Participants Heath Freiley...... Blue Elk Thomas Matches...... Red-Tailed Hawk Christopher Tharp...... Pelathe John Georgoulis...... Red-Tailed Hawk Robert Meier...... Red-Tailed Hawk Brian Yokley...... Trails West James Burns Parker Ogan Richard Gunter...... Red-Tailed Hawk Warren Minear...... Kaw Greg Carpenter Henry Pendleton 2012 Heart of America Council National Youth Leadership Terry Chapman John Perkowski Training Participants John Cookinham Robin Richardson Gary Dettmer Edgardo Rodriguez Tyler Baker...... North Star Evan Gottschamer...... Pioneer Trails Tristan Ott...... North Star Myrna Frost Harold Rouse Jared Baugh...... Red-Tailed Hawk Andrew Hanis...... North Star Austin Patterson...... Trailhead Joseph Becchina...... North Star Ryan Hatch...... Blue Elk Carson Pfaff...... North Star Glenna Greenberg Keelie Shrader Kieran Beeby...... Blue Elk Isaac Healy...... Northern Tier Drew Phillips...... Thunderbird Glenn Jackson Ian Thomas Wesley Beyers...... Trailhead Nathaniel Helgeson...... Trails West Ian Phillips...... Thunderbird Sterling Jennings Brian Tobler Harrison Boldt...... Northern Tier Nathaniel Hernandez...... Trails West Tyler Price...... Northern Tier Robert Jones Todd Whiteley Dawson Borcherding...... Trailhead Ryan Horn...... Red-Tailed Hawk Tyler Reaves...... North Star Doug Lenhart Frank Wright Samuel Borgeson...... Kaw Alex Hunt...... Trails West Susan Redieck...... Kaw Jacob Boyce...... Kaw Logan Hurt...... Lone Bear Griffin Rohlfing...... Red-Tailed Hawk Robert Miller Luke Broste...... Thunderbird Logan James...... North Star Scott Ruth...... Thunderbird Laura Miller Jacob Buster...... Northern Tier Rachel Johnson...... Kaw Ryan Sanders...... Thunderbird Mitchell Morrison Chad Byous...... Thunderbird Trevor Jones...... Trails West Andrew Schaff...... Red-Tailed Hawk Marilyn Ogan Sebastian Channell...... Thunderbird Griffin Karr...... Trails West Benjamin Schmidt...... North Star Mason Crabtree...... Red-Tailed Hawk Thomas Kim...... Northern Tier Gregory Sheets...... Thunderbird Matthew Crotty...... Thunderbird Tyler Koch...... North Star Kyle Skelton...... Trailhead 2012 Heart of America Jacob Daugherty...... Blue Elk Kimberlea Legg...... Kaw Kent Smith...... North Star Council National Advanced Jack Delehanty...... Red-Tailed Hawk Trenton Lewis...... North Star Anthony Snell...... Northern Tier Youth Leadership Experience Jacob Didion...... Thunderbird Jacob Linsey...... Blue Elk Christopher Spears...... North Star Grant Downes...... North Star Zachary MacDonald...... Red-Tailed Hawk Brandon Streich...... North Star Participants Johnathan Dunker...... Northern Tier Robert Mansur...... Northern Tier Mitchell Sutton...... Trails West Malachi Duvall...... Lone Bear Lauren Marquez...... Kaw Brendan Swartz...... Thunderbird Sterling Jennings...... Northern Tier Michael Dvorak...... Thunderbird Sean Martin...... Blue Elk John Tharp...... North Star Mitchell Morrison...... Northern Tier Noah Enke...... Blue Elk Tristen Martin...... Trails West Isaac Toler...... Thunderbird Parker Ogan...... Northern Tier Nathan Enserro...... Red-Tailed Hawk Nicholas McCord...... Thunderbird Ty Turney...... Blue Elk Maximilian Erickson...... Kaw Nolan McMichael...... North Star Jakob Upham Tubbs...... North Star Grant Fairchild...... Trails West Cameron Miller...... North Star Elliott Vanderford...... Pioneer Trails Brian Fitzsimmons...... Northern Tier Christopher Morgan...... North Star Kalen Vann...... Blue Elk Dean Foreman...... Thunderbird David Mumm...... Thunderbird Christopher Vaughn...... Trails West William Frederick...... Trailhead Thaddeus Nash...... Northern Tier Alexander Wahlstedt...... Red-Tailed Hawk Randall Fruit...... Trails West Sebastian Neal...... Kaw Thomas Watterson...... Trails West Cody Fuller...... Thunderbird Alexander Nguyen...... Red-Tailed Hawk Jeremy Webb...... North Star Charles Gaitley...... North Star Justin Nielsen...... Trails West Jordan Whalan...... Lone Bear Gavin George...... Blue Elk Bailey Noland...... Northern Tier Michael Wienands...... North Star Jacob Giwa...... Pioneer Trails Marilyn Ogan...... Northern Tier Brennen Wohlford...... Red-Tailed Hawk Nathan Glastetter...... Thunderbird Parker Ogan...... Northern Tier Hunter York...... Kaw Charles Gosselin...... North Star Jacob Orr...... North Star
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EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
Troop 1341 One Spirit United Methodist Church Raytown, MO Troop 0257 Atonement Lutheran Church Overland Park, KS Troop 1391 Our Lady of the Presentation Church Lee’s Summit, MO Troop 0282 Leawood United Methodist Men Leawood, KS Troop 1428 Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church Raytown, MO Troop 0284 Christ Church Anglican Overland Park, KS Troop 1469 Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church Raytown, MO Troop 0395 Cure Of Ars Catholic Church Leawood, KS Troop 1537 Optimist Club-Lee’s Summit Evening Lee’s Summit, MO Crew 2010 Lions Club Leawood KS Overland Park, KS Troop 1550 Beacon Freewill Baptist Church Raytown, MO Troop 0010 Lions Club Leawood KS Overland Park, KS Pack 4315 St Pauls United Methodist Church Raymore, MO Troop 0092 Church of the Resurrection United Methodist Church Leawood, Pack 4364 St Matthew Presbyterian Church Grandview, MO KS Pack 4510 Belton Christian Church Belton, MO Troop 0333 Saint Michael Parish Overland Park, KS Pack 4717 South Haven Baptist Church Belton, MO Troop 0381 Lutheran Church Of The Resurrection Prairie Village, KS Troop 1003 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4409 Harrisonville, MO Troop 0396 Nativity Catholic Church Leawood, KS Troop 1077 Pleasant Hill First Christian Church Pleasant Hill, MO Troop 0483 First Baptist Church of Stilwell Kansas Stilwell, KS Scouts in the Heart of America Council Troop 1100 Harrisonville United Methodist Church Harrisonville, MO Troop 1061 Beth Shalom Synagogue Overland Park, KS Troop 1240 Cass Co Elks Lodge Harrisonville, MO have always made it their duty to make our Troop 1245 Peculiar United Methodist Church Peculiar, MO Trails West Troop 1300 Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Pleasant Hill, MO Crew 2088 Fellowship Bible Church Gardner, KS communities a better place to live. Troop 1427 Rock Brook Church Belton, MO Crew 2109 Midwest Parent Educators Lenexa, KS Troop 1601 St Thomas More Parents For Scouting Inc Kansas City, MO Crew 2286 Lenexa United Methodist Church Lenexa, KS The following Scouting units have recorded Troop 1631 Promotion of Eagle Scouts Team 631 Kansas City, MO Pack 3245 St Pauls United Methodist Church Lenexa, KS Troop 1717 South Haven Baptist Church Belton, MO Troop 0086 Grace United Methodist Church Of Olathe Olathe, KS community service hours towards their Troop 0088 American Legion Post #19 Gardner, KS Northern Tier Troop 0108 Midwest Parent Educators Lenexa, KS 2012 Journey to Excellence goal. Crew 2162 LDS Hickory Hills Ward Lenexa Stake Shawnee Mission, KS Troop 0136 Lenexa Friends of Scouting Shawnee, KS Crew 2489 Village United Presbyterian Church Prairie Village, KS Troop 0181 Holy Trinity Catholic Church Lenexa, KS Crew 2888 Tuckness Productions Lenexa, KS Troop 0186 Lenexa United Methodist Church Lenexa, KS *Service Hour entries as of September 1, 2012 Pack 3080 Trinity Lutheran Church Shawnee Mission, KS Troop 0401 Salem Lutheran Church Lenexa, KS Big Muddy Pack 3184 Saint Pius X Catholic Church Mission, KS Troop 0428 St Pauls United Methodist Church Lenexa, KS Crew 2675 Odessa VFW Post 5675 Odessa, MO Pack 3193 Old Mission United Methodist Church Fairway, KS Troop 0439 LDS Indian Creek Ward Lenexa Stake Lenexa, KS Pack 4286 Odessa VFW Post 5675 Odessa, MO Pack 3297 Optimists-Shawnee Mission Shawnee, KS Troop 0487 Christ Community Church of the Nazarene Olathe, KS Pack 4318 Lexington Moose Lodge Lexington, MO Pack 3751 Monticello United Methodist Church Shawnee, KS Troop 0494 Knights of Columbus Council Olathe, KS Pack 4414 Lions Club Carrollton, MO Troop 0054 VFW Linden Tripkos Memorial 6654 De Soto, KS Troop 0522 Youth Leadership Alliance Shawnee, KS Troop 0091 Village United Presbyterian Church Prairie Village, KS Troop 1243 Waverly United Methodist Church Waverly, MO Blue Elk Troop 1318 Lions Club Lexington, MO Troop 0093 Shawnee United Methodist Church Shawnee, KS Troop 0098 St Anns Catholic Church Prarie Village, KS Crew 2764 LDS Raytown Ward Independence Stake Kansas City, MO Troop 1324 Richmond United Methodist Church Richmond, MO Crew 2221 St Marys Parents For Catholic Scouting Independence, MO Troop 1414 Lions Club Carrollton, MO Troop 0123 Harvest Ridge Covenant Church Shawnee, KS Troop 0185 Shawnee Presbyterian Church Shawnee, KS Troop 1138 Mission Woods Community of Christ Church Blue Springs, MO Troop 1415 Rotary Club Higginsville, MO Troop 1161 East Alton Community Of Christ Church Independence, MO Troop 1611 Lexington Moose Lodge Lexington, MO Troop 0192 Old Mission United Methodist Church Fairway, KS Troop 0194 St Joseph Catholic Church Shawnee Mission, KS Troop 1201 Maywood Baptist Church Independence, MO Lone Bear Troop 0199 St Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church Shawnee Mission, KS Troop 1206 St Marks United Methodist Church Independence, MO Pack 4400 Lions Club-Warrensburg Warrensburg, MO Troop 0247 Merriam Christian Church Merriam, KS Troop 1216 South Crysler Restoration Branch Church Independence, MO Pack 4437 United Methodist Church of Lowry City Lowry City, MO Troop 0283 Faith Lutheran Church Prairie Village, KS Troop 1221 St Marys Parents For Catholic Scouting Independence, MO Pack 4954 Friends of Lakeland Boy Scout Troop 437 Inc Lowry City, MO Troop 0295 Queen Of The Holy Rosary Church Overland Park, KS Troop 1282 Trinity Episcopal Church Independence, MO Team 6515 LDS Clinton Ward Warrensburg Stake Clinton, MO Troop 0299 Asbury Methodist Church Prairie Village, KS Troop 1382 Village Heights Community of Christ Church Independence, Troop 1019 Church of Jesus Christ Warr Restoration Branch Troop 0351 Monticello United Methodist Church Shawnee, KS MO Warrensburg, MO Troop 0358 Hope Lutheran Church And School Shawnee Mission, KS Troop 1492 John C Snow DDS Independence, MO Troop 1237 James P Arnold American Legion Post # 6 Butler, MO Troop 0393 St Marks United Methodist Church Overland Park, KS Troop 1692 American Legion Post 499 Blue Springs, MO Troop 1238 Lions Club Adrian, MO Troop 0394 Good Shepherd Catholic Church Shawnee, KS Troop 1813 Timothy Lutheran Church Blue Springs, MO Troop 1350 Grace United Methodist Church Osceola, MO Troop 0998 Forensic Financial Advisors Prairie Village, KS Pack 4175 Timothy Lutheran Church South Blue Springs, MO Troop 1400 Warrensburg United Methodist Men Warrensburg, MO Troop 1175 Timothy Lutheran Church South Blue Springs, MO Troop 1404 First Christian Church Warrensburg, MO Red-Tailed Hawk Troop 1226 Trinity United Presbyterian Church Independence, MO Troop 1430 Rotary Club Clinton, MO Pack 3124 Oak Hill PTO Overland Park, KS Troop 1228 Christ United Methodist Church Independence, MO Troop 1437 Lowry City United Methodist Church Lowry City, MO Pack 3241 Liberty View PTO Olathe, KS Troop 1266 Oak Grove Community of Christ Church Oak Grove, MO Troop 1509 Knob Noster United Methodist Church Knob Noster, MO Pack 3425 Heritage United Methodist Church Overland Park, KS Troop 1312 St Pauls Lutheran Church Independence, MO Troop 1513 Wm A Carleton Memorial VFW Post 2513 Warrensburg, MO Troop 0122 Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Shawnee Mission, KS Troop 1332 Blue Springs First United Methodist Church Blue Springs, MO Troop 1632 Windsor Chamber of Commerce Windsor, MO Troop 0201 Hillcrest Christian Church Overland Park, KS Troop 1362 Knights of Columbus 6506 Blue Springs, MO Troop 1727 Johnson County Fire District 2 Holden, MO Troop 0218 Church Of The Ascension Overland Park, KS Troop 1603 Blue Springs First Christian Church Blue Springs, MO Troop 0222 Presbyterian Church of Stanley Overland Park, KS Troop 1738 VFW Post 1738 Independence, MO Thunderbird Troop 0240 Knights of Columbus Council No 7909 Olathe, KS Troop 1865 St Marks Parents For Catholic Scouting Independence, MO Crew 2274 LDS Harrisonville Ward KCMO Stake Lee’s Summit, MO Troop 0265 Holy Spirit Catholic Church Overland Park, KS Pack 4042 Oakwood Baptist Church Kansas City, MO Troop 0324 Christ Lutheran Church Overland Park, KS Kaw Troop 1042 Oakwood Baptist Church Kansas City, MO Troop 0459 Colonial Presbyterian Church Overland Park, KS Pack 3164 Lions Club Easton, KS Troop 1110 St Lukes United Methodist Mens Club Kansas City, MO Crew 2085 First Baptist Church Olathe, KS Pack 3169 First Baptist Church Basehor, KS Troop 1274 LDS Harrisonville Ward KCMO Stake Lee’s Summit, MO Crew 2785 LDS 2nd Ward Olathe Stake Olathe, KS Troop 0001 Immanuel Baptist Church Kansas City, KS Troop 1551 LDS Lee’s Summit 1st Ward KCMO Stake Lee’s Summit, MO Pack 3202 Parents & Friends of Pack 3202 Olathe, KS Troop 0004 LDS Leavenworth 2 Ward Platte City Stake Lansing, KS Troop 1661 LDS Lee’s Summit 2nd Ward KCMO Stake Lee’s Summit, MO Pack 3250 Heatherstone PTO Olathe, KS Troop 0066 Friends of Ft Leavenworth Boy Scouts Fort Leavenworth, KS Pack 4323 Lee’s Summit First Presbyterian Church Lee’s Summit, MO Pack 3289 Spring Hill Ruritans Spring Hill, KS Troop 0165 Lions Club Lansing, KS Pack 4366 Lee’s Summit Community of Christ Church Lee’s Summit, MO Troop 0037 Blue Valley Baptist Church Overland Park, KS Troop 0169 First Baptist Church Basehor Basehor, KS Troop 1054 Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lee’s Summit, MO Troop 0085 First Baptist Church of Olathe Olathe, KS Troop 0357 United Methodist Church of Tonganoxie Tonganoxie, KS Troop 1098 St Regis Parents For Scouting Raytown, MO Troop 0182 Indian Creek Community Church Olathe, KS Troop 0366 Friends of Ft Leavenworth Boy Scouts Fort Leavenworth, KS Troop 1145 Troop 145 Sponsoring Association Raytown, MO Troop 0225 College Church of the Nazarene Olathe, KS Crew 2149 United Methodist Church of Bonner Springs Bonner Springs, KS Troop 1195 Grace United Methodist Church Lee’s Summit, MO Troop 0289 Spring Hill Ruritans Spring Hill, KS Pack 3165 Lions Club Lansing, KS Troop 1220 Lee’s Summit Christian Church Lee’s Summit, MO Troop 0315 Aldersgate United Methodist Church Olathe, KS Troop 0133 KCK Huggers INC Special Olympics Kansas City, KS Troop 1251 Lake Lotawana United Methodist Church Lake Lotawana, MO Troop 0412 Olathe Christian Church Olathe, KS Pioneer Trails Troop 1255 Woods Chapel United Methodist Church Lee’s Summit, MO Trailhead Troop 1024 Central United Methodist Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1262 Aldersgate United Methodist Church Lee’s Summit, MO Troop 1025 St Francis Xavier Parents & Friends Kansas City, MO Troop 1264 Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church Lee’s Summit, MO Pack 3286 Nall Hill Homeowners Association Overland Park, KS Troop 1269 Blue Ridge Methodist Church Kansas City, MO Pack 3381 Leawood Presbyterian Church Shawnee Mission, KS Troop 1323 Lee’s Summit First Presbyterian Church Lee’s Summit, MO Troop 0256 Valley View United Methodist Church Shawnee Mission, KS Excellence in Community Service continued on next page
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EXCELLENCE IN HIGH ADVENTURE
Excellence in Community Service From a unique aquatic quest at the Florida Sea Base to a canoeing challenge at continued from previous page the Northern Tier to a backpacking expedition at the Philmont Scout Ranch, the Troop 1084 Country Club Christian Church Kansas City, MO Pack 4084 Country Club Christian Church Kansas City, MO following Scouting units took their adventure to the next level in 2012. Troop 1016 St Andrews Episcopal Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1046 St Peters Episcopal Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1062 Boone School PTA Kansas City, MO Troop 1080 Holy Cross Parents For Scouting Kansas City, MO Troop 1118 St Peters Friends Of Scouting Kansas City, MO Northern Tier Troop 1588 Our Lady of Good Counsel Kansas City, MO North Star Troop 1138...... Blue Elk Pack 4393 South Platte VFW Post 7356 Parkville, MO Troop 1261 St Therese Scout Parents Inc Parkville, MO Troop 1376...... North Star Troop 1393 South Platte VFW Post 7356 Parkville, MO Troop 1395 Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1016...... Pioneer Trails Troop 1433 Heartland Presbyterian Center Parkville, MO Troop 1495 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Kansas City, MO Troop 10...... Trailhead Crew 2249 Lions Club Weston, MO Troop 88...... Trails West Pack 4460 Gracemor Accelerated School PTA Kansas City, MO Troop 1009 First United Methodist Church of NKC North Kansas City, MO Troop 1028 Our Savior Lutheran Church Platte City, MO Florida Sea Base Troop 1096 St Patrick Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1180 St Charles Parents For Scouting Kansas City, MO Troop 1215 McMurry United Methodist Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1225...... Lone Bear Troop 55...... Pelathe Troop 1247 Gashland Presbyterian Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1249 Lions Club Weston, MO Troop 93...... Northern Tier Troop 222...... Red-Tailed Hawk Troop 1260 North Cross United Methodist Church Kansas City, MO Troop 394...... Northern Tier Troop 315...... Red-Tailed Hawk Troop 1271 Gashland United Methodist Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1288 Northminster Presbyterian Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1357...... North Star Troop 1323...... Thunderbird Troop 1303 King of Kings Lutheran Church Kansas City, MO Troop 1351 Platte City United Methodist Church Platte City, MO Troop 1412...... North Star Troop 428...... Trails West Troop 1354 Meadowbrook United Methodist Church Gladstone, MO Troop 1357 St Luke Presbyterian Church Kansas City, MO Troop 53...... Pelathe Troop 1460 Gracemor Accelerated School PTA Kansas City, MO Troop 1992 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Gladstone, MO Pack 4308 United Christian Presbyterian Church Lawson, MO Philmont Scout Ranch Team 6134 LDS 1st Ward Liberty Stake Liberty, MO Troop 1171 Community of Christ Church Excelsior Springs, MO Troop 1309 First United Methodist Church Excelsior Springs, MO Troop 1446...... Blue Elk Troop 240...... Red-Tailed Hawk Troop 1313 Barbee Memorial Presbyterian Church Excelsior Springs, MO Troop 304...... Kaw Troop 265...... Red-Tailed Hawk Troop 1320 Liberty Christian Church Liberty, MO Troop 1360 Trinity Lutheran Church Kearney, MO Troop 1180...... North Star Troop 324...... Red-Tailed Hawk Troop 1367 Missouri Home Schoolers Liberty, MO Troop 1374 First Presbyterian Church of Liberty Liberty, MO Troop 1249...... North Star Troop 425...... Red-Tailed Hawk Troop 1376 Liberty United Methodist Church Liberty, MO Troop 1397 Lions Club Kearney, MO Troop 1314...... North Star Troop 1042...... Thunderbird Troop 1412 American Legion Post-Methodist Church Smithville, MO Troop 1417 LDS Shoal Creek Valley Ward Liberty Stake Kansas City, MO Troop 1376...... North Star Crew 2255...... Thunderbird Pelathe Troop 1412...... North Star Crew 2264...... Thunderbird Crew 2059 First Presbyterian Church Lawrence, KS Crew 2116 Safe Harbour Inc Lawrence, KS Troop 194...... Northern Tier Crew 2323...... Thunderbird Pack 3057 St John Catholic School PTO Lawrence, KS Troop 247...... Northern Tier Troop 257...... Trailhead Pack 3064 Eudora United Methodist Church Eudora, KS Pack 3067 Veritas Christian School Lawrence, KS Troop 295...... Northern Tier Troop 282...... Trailhead Pack 3370 Deerfield PTO Lawrence, KS Troop 0053 Christ Community Church Lawrence, KS Crew 2091...... Northern Tier Troop 284...... Trailhead Troop 0055 Westside Presbyterian Church Lawrence, KS Troop 0059 First Presbyterian Church Lawrence, KS Troop 52...... Pelathe Troop 387...... Trailhead Troop 0060 First Baptist Church Lawrence Lawrence, KS Troop 55...... Pelathe Troop 395...... Trailhead Troop 0064 Lions Club Eudora, KS Troop 0065 Rotary Club-Baldwin City Baldwin, KS Troop 59...... Pelathe Troop 483...... Trailhead Twin Rivers Crew 2052...... Pelathe Crew 2092...... Trailhead Pack 3099 United Presbyterian Church Osawatomie, KS Pack 3100 First United Presbyterian Church Paola, KS Crew 2116...... Pelathe Troop 401...... Trails West Pack 3130 LDS Gardner Ward Olathe Stake Paola, KS Troop 0047 LaCygne Christian Church Lacygne, KS Troop 1024...... Pioneer Trails Troop 522...... Trails West Troop 0063 United Methodist Church of Wellsville Wellsville, KS Troop 0074 VFW Post 5901 Ottawa, KS Troop 1084...... Pioneer Trails Crew 2369...... Trails West Troop 0100 First United Presbyterian Church Paola, KS Troop 1588...... Pioneer Trails Troop 106...... Twin Rivers Troop 0101 First Christian Church Louisburg, KS Troop 0106 United Presbyterian Church Osawatomie, KS Troop 201...... Red-Tailed Hawk
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EXCELLENCE IN PROGRAM
Camping and advancement are key quality indicators for any Scouting unit. Below are the top council Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops in the areas of camping and advancement.
*Advancement and Camping data as of June 30, 2012
2012 Heart of America Council Top Cub Scout Advancing Units
Unit District % Youth Pack 4032 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 4111 Thunderbird 100.0% Advancing Pack 4282 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3777 Trails West 100.0% 2012 Heart of America Council Pack 3456 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 4138 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3298 Trails West 100.0% Top Boy Scout Advancing Units Pack 3057 Pelathe 100.0% Pack 3314 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 4707 North Star 100.0% Pack 4243 Big Muddy 100.0% Pack 4216 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3390 Northern Tier 100.0% Unit District % Youth Troop 103 Twin Rivers 56.3% Pack 3151 Kaw 100.0% Pack 4252 Pioneer Trails 100.0% Pack 3476 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Advancing Troop 218 Red-Tailed Hawk 54.5% Pack 3055 Pelathe 100.0% Pack 4249 North Star 100.0% Pack 3072 Pelathe 100.0% Troop 133 Kaw 100.0% Troop 1003 Thunderbird 54.3% Pack 3395 Trailhead 100.0% Pack 3297 Northern Tier 100.0% Pack 3348 Trailhead 100.0% Troop 1663 Thunderbird 100.0% Troop 784 Red-Tailed Hawk 53.3% Pack 3126 Twin Rivers 100.0% Pack 4225 Lone Bear 100.0% Pack 3065 Pelathe 100.0% Troop 451 Northern Tier 100.0% Troop 1238 Lone Bear 52.2% Pack 4400 Lone Bear 100.0% Pack 3333 Trailhead 100.0% Pack 4042 Thunderbird 100.0% Troop 1033 Thunderbird 100.0% Troop 1427 Thunderbird 52.0% Pack 4485 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3169 Kaw 100.0% Pack 3597 Trailhead 100.0% Troop 1019 Lone Bear 90.9% Troop 1318 Big Muddy 51.9% Pack 3487 Trails West 100.0% Pack 3369 Trails West 100.0% Pack 3132 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Troop 1763 Blue Elk 76.9% Troop 1201 Blue Elk 50.0% Pack 4802 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3191 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 3136 Trails West 100.0% Troop 1764 Blue Elk 75.0% Troop 283 Northern Tier 50.0% Pack 4241 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 3250 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 3101 Twin Rivers 100.0% Troop 1060 Pioneer Trails 72.7% Troop 1061 Trailhead 50.0% Pack 3164 Kaw 100.0% Pack 4025 Pioneer Trails 100.0% Pack 3124 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Troop 1460 North Star 70.0% Troop 1414 Big Muddy 50.0% Pack 3304 Kaw 100.0% Pack 3120 Trailhead 100.0% Pack 3241 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Troop 1241 Thunderbird 69.2% Troop 1179 North Star 50.0% Pack 4009 North Star 100.0% Pack 3888 Trails West 100.0% Pack 4334 Blue Elk 100.0% Troop 1088 Thunderbird 68.2% Troop 1337 North Star 50.0% Pack 4320 North Star 100.0% Pack 3131 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 4362 Blue Elk 100.0% Troop 1058 Blue Elk 66.7% Troop 1215 North Star 50.0% Pack 3281 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 4601 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 4604 Blue Elk 100.0% Troop 1160 Thunderbird 60.0% Troop 1242 Thunderbird 50.0% Pack 4030 Pioneer Trails 100.0% Pack 3351 Northern Tier 100.0% Pack 4846 Blue Elk 100.0% Troop 1309 North Star 58.3% Pack 4205 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3249 Northern Tier 100.0% Pack 3294 Northern Tier 100.0% Troop 1395 North Star 58.3% Pack 4510 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 4324 Big Muddy 100.0% Pack 3418 Northern Tier 100.0% Pack 4266 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3210 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 3067 Pelathe 100.0% Pack 3200 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 4447 North Star 100.0% Pack 3363 Pelathe 100.0% Pack 4258 Big Muddy 100.0% Pack 3428 Trails West 100.0% Pack 3251 Trailhead 100.0% Pack 4357 North Star 100.0% 2012 Heart of America Council Pack 4900 North Star 100.0% Pack 3180 Trails West 100.0% Pack 4178 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 4219 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 3245 Trails West 100.0% Top Boy Scout Camping Units Pack 4238 Lone Bear 100.0% Pack 4264 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 3400 Trails West 100.0% Pack 3370 Pelathe 100.0% Pack 3362 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 4263 Big Muddy 100.0% Unit District % Youth Troop 1242 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 3651 Northern Tier 100.0% Pack 4888 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 4040 Pioneer Trails 100.0% Camping Troop 44 Kaw 95.5% Pack 3472 Trailhead 100.0% Pack 4444 North Star 100.0% Pack 4200 Pioneer Trails 100.0% Troop 451 Northern Tier 100.0% Troop 351 Northern Tier 94.2% Pack 4024 Pioneer Trails 100.0% Pack 3086 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Troop 1100 Thunderbird 100.0% Troop 257 Trailhead 93.2% Troop 1717 Thunderbird 100.0% Troop 354 Trailhead 92.9% Troop 1746 Big Muddy 100.0% Troop 1241 Thunderbird 92.3% 2012 Heart of America Council Top Cub Scout Camping Units Troop 244 Kaw 100.0% Troop 1111 Thunderbird 91.7% Troop 1378 North Star 100.0% Troop 1009 North Star 90.9% Unit District % Youth Pack 3055 Pelathe 100.0% Pack 3100 Twin Rivers 100.0% Camping Troop 1223 Blue Elk 100.0% Troop 1418 North Star 90.9% Pack 3351 Northern Tier 100.0% Pack 3059 Pelathe 100.0% Pack 4007 Thunderbird 100.0% Troop 1509 Lone Bear 100.0% Troop 1382 Blue Elk 90.5% Pack 4703 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 4320 North Star 100.0% Pack 3434 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Troop 1179 North Star 100.0% Troop 1206 Blue Elk 90.2% Pack 3449 Trailhead 100.0% Pack 4492 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3435 Trails West 100.0% Troop 369 Trails West 100.0% Troop 1692 Blue Elk 89.4% Pack 4286 Big Muddy 100.0% Pack 4813 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3004 Kaw 100.0% Troop 1040 Pioneer Trails 100.0% Troop 86 Trails West 89.4% Pack 4313 North Star 100.0% Pack 3162 Northern Tier 100.0% Troop 1033 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 4338 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 3142 Twin Rivers 100.0% Pack 3184 Northern Tier 100.0% Pack 3127 Northern Tier 100.0% Pack 4428 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 3383 Trailhead 100.0% Pack 4865 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 3476 Red-Tailed Hawk 100.0% Pack 4051 North Star 100.0% Pack 4846 Blue Elk 100.0% Pack 4707 North Star 100.0% Pack 4273 North Star 100.0% Pack 4309 North Star 100.0% Pack 3246 Northern Tier 100.0% Pack 4417 North Star 100.0% Pack 4400 Lone Bear 100.0% Pack 3084 Trails West 100.0% Pack 4469 Thunderbird 100.0% Pack 4028 North Star 100.0%
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HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS JULY – SEPTEMBER 2012
Big Muddy Troop 1261 Thunderbird Jerry Adams, SM Chad Brewster Troop 1324 John Perlik Troop 1032 Roland Francis, SM Dakota Boss Mason McDonald Dan Barnes, SM Andrew Bosley Derreck Davis Troop 1271 Troop 1054 Troop 1415 Mark Folsom, SM David Constanzo John Grube, SM Cody Grube Brian Begemann, SM Joshua Baggs Stephen Orson Ian Begemann Troop 1309 John Harvey, SM Noah Diebold Troop 1077 Dustin Humble Victor Watson, SM Jacob Watson Blue Elk Adam Niesen Troop 1098 Patrick Hughey, SM Xavier Ford Troop 1161 Troop 1374 Robert Stockdell, SM Jackson Chandler Paul Crooks, SM Jay McCune II Troop 1100 Kyle Sylvester Christopher Kandlbinder Judd Brown, SM Tyler Friedrich William Mueller Bryant Kanies Troop 1175 Kevin Hume, SM Evan Alumbaugh Troop 1393 Troop 1110 William Quasa, SM Bryce Karigan Carl Gustafson, SM Brandon Smallwood Troop 1221 James Waldman, SM Samuel Kenney Troop 1433 Troop 1124 Bruce Ayers, SM Travis Fennel Jr. James Allen, SM Spencer Smith Troop 1282 Scott Howell, SM Ryan Schaumberg Troop 1992 Troop 1220 Curtis Taylor, SM Bradley Taylor Jerry Marlin, SM Zachary Mehrer Troop 1332 James Cookinham Miles Davis Douglas Farmer, SM Samuel Farmer Luke Bowers BW Troop 1382 Northern Tier Troop 1285 Arnold Flippin, SM Kyle Morris Bernard Swanner, SM Christopher Matthews Troop 1738 Troop 192 Troop 1323 Paul Villanueva, SM Christopher Gillett Alan Clark, SM John Wempe Brian Hess, SM Adam Barry-Ford Zachary Kelsay Jacob Roemer Charles Kunkel V Alex Villanueva Coleman Brockmeier Robert Sixta Troop 1391 Steve Preston, SM William Ismert Kaw Troop 19 Blade Sbisa Rick Harris, SM Owen Stevermer Troop 66 Troop 1427 Troop 393 Richard Lockwood, SM Phillip Conners Christopher Garlett, SM Joel Avery Kyle Carlson, SM Luke Ransopher Troop 169 John Brown, SM Aden Shorney Twin Rivers Pelathe Troop 101 Lone Bear Troop 53 John Cassida, SM Matthew Burrow Mitchell Yulich, SM Joshua Ideus Troop 1237 David Crist, SM Robert Branson Trails West Nate Crist Pioneer Trails Jayce Teeman Troop 181 Troop 1024 Steven Pflumm, SM David Feist Troop 1238 Mark Raddant, SM Addison Jones Darin Feist Deborah Thomas, SM Justin Deems Cooper Scranton Scott Luby Chance Gregory Christopher Meyers Red-Tailed Hawk Andrew Speckin North Star Kevin Whiteside Troop 218 Troop 428 Troop 1009 John Perkins, SM Connor Wernimont William Bahnmaier, SM Garrett Pfau Jeffery Preece, SM Drake Taylor Conner Kane Troop 648 Troop 1028 Troop 315 Kerry White, SM Austin Chambers Larry Easter, SM Coy Belk Kevin Coriden, SM Ethan Ticao Connor Weeke Troop 1096 Troop 412 Frank Comer, SM Riley Nible David Boucher, SM Robert Wilcox Troop 1135 Adam Freestone, SM Issac Wilzbach
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11 Bartle Camp Draw working on public speaking and salesmanship. During the BIG MUDDY sale, keep in mind that the boys are not so much selling 13 Bartle Camp Draw popcorn, but rather they are selling the Scouting program. Big Muddy Officers November The 2012 sale is well underway so please make it a point to help support Scouts in your area by buying some delicious 1 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm popcorn. District Chair Mike Persell (816) 470-2821 Lexington United Methodist Church, District Commissioner Jeff Brenton (816) 470-6058 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 64067 2012 Family Campout & Camporee Activities Chair Darrell Underwood (816) 776-5230 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Advancement Chair Chuck Scott (816) 377-5600 Lexington United Methodist Church, In order to provide a new experience to both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, the Family Campout and Camporee will Boy Scout Roundtable Phil Dierking (816) 405-7540 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 64067 be held in conjunction with one another at Walnut Hills 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Camping Chair Ed Gooseman (816) 682-2008 in Carrollton, MO. Units may begin arriving at noon for Lexington United Methodist Church, Cub Scout Roundtable Susan Dallstream (816) 470-5919 set up. 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 64067 Eagle Board of Review Chuck Scott (816) 377-5600 October 6-7 Finance Chair Bosh Bruening (816) 668-8380 Big Muddy Silver Beaver Recipient Walnut Hills Membership Chair Randy Florence (660) 232-4479 1773 Walnut Hills OA Advisor Larry Long/ (816) 304-0011 The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished Carrollton, MO 64633 Scott Medlock (816) 200-2220 service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of Public Relations Chair Mac Rogers (816) 520-4152 this award are registered adult leaders who have made an Day Camp 2013 Risk Management Chair Thomas Hodson (816) 934-2731 impact on the lives of youth through service Start planning to attend the given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an BW Training Chair Tammy Cockrum (660) 542-1170 2013 Big Muddy Day Camp award given to those who implement the Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Bret Cooper (816) 726-4263 scheduled for June 3-6 at Dyer Scouting program and perform community Venturing Chair Darrell Neuner (660) 259-2837 Park in Odessa. Setup will service through hard work, self sacrifice, dedi- be on June 2, 2013. Back by Senior District Executive Brian Bentrop (816) 569-4918 cation and many years of service. It is given [email protected] Popular Demand, the WE- to those who do not actively seek it. BELOS Program will once again be available for older Investment in Character: Please congratulate Donita Cochran % for being selected to receive the Silver boys in the pack and they 104.2 Beaver Award for the Big Muddy will be working on the Craftsman and Outdoorsman activity pin. 2012 Boy Scout Camping: 74.1% District. Cub Scout Fall Recruitment Investment in Character 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % Thank you to all of the great volunteers for their help dur- Thank you for supporting the 2012 Investment in Charac- 54.5 ing the 2012 School Night for Scouting campaign. To date ter Campaign. Due to your support, the Big Muddy Dis- the Big Muddy District has recruited 76 new boys trict provided more than $5,100 in camperships to send October into the Scouting program. This is extremely 53 boys to various camps. This exciting due to the fact that only four school was a 26% increase from 2011. 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm nights have been conducted thus far We are estimating that the Lexington United Methodist Church, and we are already experiencing amount of assistance needed 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 64067 a 24% growth from last year. A for 2013 will increase by 10%. 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm special congratulations to Packs 286 With that in mind, please begin Lexington United Methodist Church, and 120 out of Odessa for growing visiting with your district committee 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 64067 their recruitment by a whopping and determine when you would like 4 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm 32% from last year. to have your Unit Presentation for Lexington United Methodist Church, 2013. Please contact Kim Edney 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 64067 2012 Popcorn Sale (816) 517-9249 or Brian Bentrop (816) 569-4918 to get your Court 6-7 Camporee The popcorn sale is a great way to of Honor or Blue and Gold Walnut Hills, teach our Scouts the importance Ceremony on the upcoming 1773 Walnut Hills, Carrollton, MO 64633 of paying their own way as well as calendar. 6-7 Family Campout Kristy Richards and Angie Walnut Hills, Thompson at the Pack 324 1773 Walnut Hills, Carrollton, MO 64633 Popcorn Kick-Off
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11 Popcorn Kernel Training, 7:00 pm the Camp Naish staff in the 1960’s. Many years after that, BLUE ELK Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Ty became an assistant Scoutmaster for an underprivileged 19402 Holke Rd., Independence, MO 64057 and special needs Boy Scout Troop in Joplin, MO before Blue Elk Officers serving his country in the United States Navy. Ty is also 19-20 Outdoor Leader Skills, 6:00 pm – 4:00 pm an active part of the School Night for Scouting program American Legion Farm, District Chair Matt Beem (816) 876-9393 and an active participant in the Investment in Character 499 Legion Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64014 campaign. Ty has agreed to take on yet another responsi- District Commissioner Bud Hastings (816) 224-2552 27 Venturing Leader Specific Training, bility in Scouting by serving as the 2013 Family Investment Activities Chair Kerry DeHaan (816) 210-4043 8:00 am – 12:00 pm in Character Chairman for the Blue Elk District and looks Advancement Chair Jim Burgess (816) 228-6911 St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 S. Lee’s Summit forward to working with the many units in Blue Elk, rais- Boy Scout Roundtable Ken Horrell (816) 229-7370 Rd., Independence, MO 64055 ing the funds to make the program possible. Camping Chair LeRoy Short (816) 560-2943 November 2012 Popcorn Sale Cub Scout Roundtable Kenn Naylor [email protected] 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Eagle Board of Review Leonard Jones (816) 228-4960 Sunny Vale Middle School, The popcorn sale is now full swing. As you already know, Finance Chair Jeff Grubb (816) 795-8628 3930 S RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64015 your sale is important in so many ways to the Scouting program. Below is a Popcorn schedule for October and Membership Chair Eileen Cooper (816) 228-6156 Eagle Scout Project Reviews, Eagle Board of November. OA Advisor Jerald Thomas (816) 795-6785 Reviews, Merit Badge Counselor Training Public Relations Chair Peter Muelleman (816) 478-1830 OA Chapter Meeting, COR Training Schedule: Risk Management Chair Mike Cook (816) 308-6019 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Final Orders Due — October 29, 2012 by 10 pm Training Chair Rod Lightner (816) 682-2807 Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Final Order Pick-up — November 9 & 10, 2012 19402 Holke Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Payments Due — December 7, 2012 4C Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Josh Enke (816) 726-0707 8 District Committee Meeting, 8:30 pm Venturing Chair Dan Sanderson (816) 277-6967 Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Save the Date for the following District Director Grant Dealy (816) 569-4956 19402 Holke Rd., Independence, MO 64057 winter Activities! [email protected] District Executive Chris Rinella (816) 569-4929 Klondike: January 19, 2013 [email protected] School Night for Scouting District Dinner: January 26, 2013 District Executive Ross Schaffer (816) 569-4926 The Blue Elk membership team would like to Look for more information on the Blue Elk Activities page. [email protected] thank all District Coordinators, Organiz- ers and Pack Representatives for their Training Investment in Character: % job on School Night for Scouting. 92.9 This is a great time of the year Every youth deserves a trained leader, and your unit’s to follow up with families charter is going to be due in just a few months. Be 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % you know that have been proactive and make sure all of your adult leaders 76.1 involved with football are trained as we enter the recharter process. or soccer and extend an 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % invitation to those youth All Cub Scout training can be found online at 62.3 that may have missed out on www.scouting.org, but for more information on the opportunity to join Scouting. trainings in your neighborhood go to http://www.hoac- bsa.org/Programs/Trainings.aspx. October Great emphasis is put on recruiting youth when school starts, but it should Not sure which courses you need? Need to register for a 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm be a 12-month practice to see that each training course? Visit http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Districts/ Sunny Vale Middle School, youth in our community has an opportunity BlueElk/Train- 3930 S RD Mize Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64015 to join Scouting. ing.aspx for Eagle Scout Project Reviews, Eagle Board of Blue Elk Names New Family more informa- Reviews, OA Chapter Meeting tion or contact 6 Cub Leader Specific Training, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Investment in Character Chairman Rod Lightner, Christ United Methodist Church, The Blue Elk District is proud to introduce the 2013 Fam- Blue Elk Dis- 14506 E 39th St. South, Independence, MO 64055 ily Investment in Character Chairman, Ty Hampshire. trict Training 11 District Committee Meeting, 8:30 pm Ty earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1962 from the Kaw Chair at (816) 682-2807, [email protected] or Chris Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Council in Overland Park, KS. He is a Brotherhood mem- Rinella (816) 569-4929, [email protected] with any 19402 Holke Rd., Independence, MO 64057 ber of the Order of The Arrow and was also a member of questions about your unit’s training status.
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Post development. In addition to the CD you can also com- Independence Fire Department plete the training on-line by going to http://www.learning- Post 2081 forlife.org/adult_explorer/adult_explorer.html. A certificate may be printed upon completion of the training courses. You just gotta love the Independence Fire Department Exploring Officers Post. They are always in the community doing great things. The training includes: Division Chairman Bill Herdegen (816) 556-2407 On a beautiful July weekend the post spent the day pro- • Adult Basic Training moting fire emergency on the lawn of the Liberty Memori- Skilled Trades David Disney (816) 292-8501 Cluster Chair • Exploring Program and Mission al along with many other community safety and emergency departments. Way to go guys, keep up the great work. Fire & Emergency Mark Bradford (785) 830-7001 • Work Dynamics Cluster Chair • Dynamics (program) Health & Medicine Joy Hobick (816) 404-7146 • Developing Post Activities Cluster Chair • Youth Protection Training Law Enforcement Darlin Chance (816) 847-5000 Cluster Chair • Frequently Asked Questions Activities Chair Melanie Pierce (913) 895-6300 • Post Firstnighter Division Director Lisa Thomas (816) 569-4972 [email protected] Belton Fire Exploring Executive Kerry Jorn (816) 569-4937 Department [email protected] Post 2820 WOW! Belton Fire Depart- 4C ment and their Explorers went Investment in Character: % out on a gorgeous Saturday 101.0 morning and went rappelling. Check out the pictures. It just Exploring Recruitment makes you want go out and climb a building! Now that Fall Fiesta has come and gone, recruitment is what it’s all about. Everyone will be able to log on Novem- ber 1, 2012 to complete their online training. The target date for all Explorer Posts to have completed their online renewal and the 3 documents given to you in your renewal envelope should be turned in by November 15, 2012. Know that we are here to help. We will be at recruitment nights answering questions, helping out with program and just lending two extra hands. Please, make sure you are con- ducting a recruitment night for your Explorer Post.
Please contact Lisa Thomas, Exploring Division Director, at (816) 569-4972 or [email protected] or Explor- ing Executive, Kerry Jorn, at (816) 569-4937 or Kerry. [email protected] to schedule your appoint- ment to:
1. Complete your Post Renewal Paperwork 2. Let us know your 1st Nighter Recruitment date so that we can attend. We want to be there to help. Important Training News All Post Leaders are now required to complete Youth Protection and Adult Leader Training to be a registered leader. Units have been given upon request the training CD. Trained leaders are an essential part of any quality Explorer
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Boy Scout Camporee KAW November 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm The 2012 Kaw District Camporee will take place on Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, October 5-7. This year’s event will be held at Camp Miles, Kaw Officers 405 Morse St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 located on Fort Leavenworth. This year we will be offering a Webelos program for those Scouts interested in attend- 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm District Chair Bruce Coleman (913) 422-3040 ing Camporee. For more information, please check out Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, District Commissioner Rob Sloop (913) 422-0583 the Kaw District Website at www.hoac-bsa.org or contact 405 Morse St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Activities Chair Vacant Jose Romero at (816) 569-4973 or Julian Rivette at (816) Advancement Chair Nancy Henre (913) 626-6826 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 569-4947. LDS Church, Boy Scout Roundtable Nils Erickson [email protected] 8616 Haskell Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66109 Investment in Character Camping Chair Susan Rodgers (913) 351-1470 Cub Scout Roundtable Bob Sixta (913) 281-2503 The annual Investment in Character Campaign for the Eagle Board of Review Rob Sloop (913) 422-0583 Kaw District is in the homestretch and we are on our way to reaching our $76,000 goal. There is still time to pledge Finance Chair Vacant if you have not done so yet. Please call Julian Rivette at Membership Chair Vacant (816) 569-4947 or Jose Romero at (816) 569-4973 to make OA Advisor Mike Klinglele (913) 441-6256 a contribution. Thank you for investing in the future of our Public Relations Chair James Lally (617) 308-1016 district and council. Risk Management Chair Sandra Patrzykont (913) 963-4288 Training Chair Nils Erickson [email protected] Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Sam Young (913) 250-0747 4C Venturing Chair Allan Lechner (913) 651-5398 Fun at the Kaw District Day Camp District Director Julian Rivette (816) 569-4947 [email protected] Kaw District Announces New District Executive Jose Romero (816) 569-4973 District Commissioner [email protected] The Kaw District is proud to announce that Rob Sloop has Investment in Character: % accepted the position as the new Kaw District Commis- 81.4 sioner. Rob previously served as the Advancement Chair for the Kaw District, where he was instrumental in assist- 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % ing units in advancing in rank and helping young men 63.2 achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. The Kaw District is look- ing forward to Rob strengthening our commissioner team. Scouts from Pack 3149 take on the Raingutter 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % Regatta at the 2012 Cub Family Campout 28.0 The Kaw District is also pleased to announce that Nancy Henre will take over as the New Advancement Chair. Nancy comes to us with over ten years of experience on the October Kaw District Advancement team. 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Congratulations to both Rob and Nancy on their new Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, positions. 405 Morse St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm 2012 Popcorn Sale in Full Swing Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, With the popcorn sale in full swing, the Kaw District 405 Morse St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 would like to remind you about some important dates 5-7 Kaw District Camporee coming up. The deadline to submit all popcorn orders is Ft. Miles, Fort Leavenworth, KS Monday, October 29 at 10:00 pm. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm and parents, please remember to submit all popcorn infor- LDS Church, mation to your unit popcorn kernel prior to the deadline. More Raingutter Regatta fun with Pack 3511 8616 Haskell Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66109 For popcorn questions, concerns or to let us know who your unit kernel will be, please contact Jose Romero at (816) 569-4973 or Regina Utter at [email protected].
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Journey to Excellence LONE BEAR Fall Recruitment Thank you to all the district volunteers who helped make Your unit’s Journey to Excellence scorecard is due at the December Roundtable (December 4th). Lone Bear Officers the 2012 School Night for Scouting campaign a success. Even though the bulk of recruitment nights are complete, Scorecards must be fully complete to include all signatures. District Chair Allen Huff (660) 351-0578 there are a lot of follow-up opportunities available. Be sure Scorecards can be found at the Journey to Excellence to follow-up with those who came to recruitment nights, District Commissioner Kathy Cooper (660) 647-5868 Website http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/ but didn’t sign up. Also, look at ways to recruit youth JourneyToExcellence.aspx. Activities Chair Jon Cerda (660) 429-2747 participating in sports like football and invite them to join Advancement Chair Denney Jefferson (660) 909-4944 the fun of Scouting. If you have questions contact Arnold Sauther at (660) 747- Boy Scout Roundtable Vacant 6499 or [email protected] Camping Chair April Hale (660) 909-2559 And don’t forget to input Cub Scout Roundtable Kathy Cooper (660) 647-5868 your volunteer service hours Eagle Board of Review Denney Jefferson (660) 909-4944 at https://servicehours.scout- Finance Chair Hurley Mahan (660) 885-1130 ing.org/UI/Security/Login. Membership Chair Rhonda Weinmann (660) 624-3818 aspx. OA Advisor Judy Molt (660) 909-3017 Public Relations Chair Kathy Noe (660) 233-0210 Lone Bear’s New Risk Management Chair Ryan Mendenhall (660) 351-2773 Executive Training Chair John Harris (660) 864-5061 Please welcome Matt Specht 4C Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Steve Foote (660) 309-0619 to the Lone Bear District Venturing Chair Vacant as the new Senior District Executive. Matt comes to Senior District Executive Matt Specht (816) 569-4966 [email protected] Lone Bear with 12 years of experience in the Scouting profession. He began his Investment in Character: % career as a District Execu- 126.0 tive in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2012 Boy Scout Camping: and in the Heart of America % Council has served the North 75.0 Pack 4405’s School Night for Scouting at Whiteman AFB Star District, Trailhead 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % District, and most recently the Twin Rivers District. Matt 69.4 is originally from Dayton, Ohio, is an Eagle Scout and is married to his wife Kathryn. October 2012 Fall Camporee — Wilderness Survival — “Learn it to Earn it” 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO • October 19-21 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm • $6 ($7 for late registrations) Warrensburg LDS Church, Warrensburg, MO • Knob Noster State Park 16 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO 2013 Recharter Checklist 19–21 Fall Camporee Knob Noster State Park • Packets distributed at the November Roundtable November • Recharter fee going up from $20 to $40 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm • Training for the online charter process will be offered at Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO the November Roundtable Recharter Packet Distribution • Please come prepared with your Investment in Character 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm presentation date Lone Bear Scouts take center stage at the Olde Glory Warrensburg LDS Church, Warrensburg, MO • Charters are to be turned in by January Roundtable Days parade in Clinton, MO 20 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St., Clinton, MO
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9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm volunteer Scouters in the North Star District — Michael D. NORTH STAR North Cross United Methodist, Cash and John L. Cookinham, III. 1321 NE Vivion, Kansas City, MO Both will be recognized at the Annual Council Recognition North Star Officers 11 Commissioner & Recharter Kick-Off Meeting, Banquet on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at the Down- 7:30 pm St. Luke Presbyterian, town Kansas City Marriott Hotel. The event starts at 6:30 pm. District Chair Jeff Goertz (816) 781-8403 4301 NE Vivion, Kansas City, MO District Commissioner Mike Cash (816) 645-3237 14 BALOO Training, 9:00 am For more information about the event, including a com- Activities Chair Tim Helton (816) 694-6688 St. Luke Presbyterian, plete list of the 2012 Silver Beaver recipients, check out Advancement Chair John McBurney (816) 781-6983 4301 NE Vivion, Kansas City, MO http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Programs/Activities/AnnualRecog- nitionDinner.aspx. Boy Scout Roundtable Monique Downing [email protected] 16 Cub Leader Training — Specifics, 6:00 pm Camping Chair Jeff Tyler (816) 505-2017 Park Hill Christian Church, 2012 Fall Camporee Cub Scout Roundtable Angie Conway (816) 584-8664 6601 NW 72nd St. Kansas City, MO The summer weather has been extreme, but now is the Eagle Board of Review Bill Moberly (816) 781-6923 19-21 Fall Camporee, 5:00 pm Kelsey Short Youth Camp, Smithville Lake, MO time to start planning on a fun and exciting time at the Finance Chair Tom Lenz (816) 792-0114 North Star District Fall Camporee. Membership Chair Brent Cable (816) 918-4800 19-20 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training, 6:00 pm at Camporee OA Advisor Jonathan Petry (816) 587-2329 Mark your calendars for the Fall Camporee on the weekend of October 19-21, at the Kelsey Short Youth Campground Public Relations Chair Brian Blake (816) 746-6797 27 Cub Leader Training — Full , 9:00 am Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, next to Smithville Lake. Check-in will begin on Friday Risk Management Chair Mark Tomes (816) 454-2576 2800 NE 64th St., Gladstone, MO evening at 5:00 pm. Activities will be all day on Saturday. Training Chair Greg Plumb (816) 309-2049 November There will be patrol competitions, a service project oppor- Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jeanie Salmon (816) 222-4878 tunity, special guest displays, games and lots of fun. BW Venturing Chair Maggie Jackson (816) 415-9440 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm KCMO Police Training Academy, North Star District Activities Chairman, Tim Helton, is Senior District Director Brian Tobler (816) 569-4985 assembling a great volunteer team to run the Camporee. If [email protected] 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, MO you are interested in helping out, stop by Roundtable and Youth Protection Training, Chartered District Executive Katie DeHardt (816) 569-4949 talk to Tim, or e-mail him at [email protected]. [email protected] Organization Representative Training, Merit Badge Senior District Executive Rob Gilkerson (816) 569-4913 Counselor Training & OA Chapter Meeting 2013 Klondike Derby [email protected] 3 University of Scouting, 8:30 am Park University, You just finished summer camp in the sweltering heat and Investment in Character: 8700 NW River Park Dr., Parkville, MO you are starting your annual Scouting program. All Patrol % Leader’s Councils have met to firm up their schedule. Have 104.5 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:30 pm you made sure to include the Klondike Derby in 2013? St. Luke Presbyterian, 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % 4301 NE Vivion, Kansas City, MO Now is the time to work on those sleds and start working on 80.8 9-10 Popcorn Distribution those Scouting skills that will help you during cold weather 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm camping. North Cross United Methodist, 68.3 The Derby will be held on the weekend of January 12, 2013 1321 NE Vivion, Kansas City, MO at Smithville Lake. More information will be provided later October this year. North Star District Dinner 2 Cub Leader Training — Specifics, 6:00 pm Park Hill Christian Church, Mark your calendars. The North Star District Dinner will Troop 314’s Philmont Adventure 6601 NW 72nd St., Kansas City, MO be on Saturday, January 26, 2013. The location is still being This summer, like so many troops in the Heart of America 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm finalized. The District Dinner is a time when all North Star Council, Troop 314 out of Platte Woods United Methodist KCMO Police Training Academy, District leaders come together to review the accomplish- Church had the adventure of a lifetime at the Philmont Scout 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., Kansas City, MO ments of the past year, recognize all of the Eagle Scouts of Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Two crews of Scouts and the past year, and also recognize award recipients — in- Youth Protection Training, Troop Committee adults totaling 22 people took part in this backpacking expe- cluding the District Award of Merit winners. Challenge, Merit Badge Counselor Training & dition which included several OA Chapter Mtg. outdoor activities along the way Congratulations Silver such as; spar pole climbing, 6 Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training, Beaver Honorees tomahawk throwing, brand- 8:30 am ing and learning to shoot black First Presbyterian Church of Liberty, The 2012 Silver Beaver Award recipients have powder rifles. 138 N. Main St., Liberty, MO been announced. Congratulations to two fine
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5-6 Outdoor Leader Skills Training, 5:00 pm NORTHERN TIER Camp Naish, 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 66111 Northern Tier Officers 6 BALOO Training, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Camp Naish, District Chair Dick Kaufman (816) 916-1712 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 66111 District Commissioner Dave Sultz (913) 709-3918 16 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm Activities Chair Stephanie Ogan (913) 839-6523 Northern Tier Troops greet prospective new Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, members at Webelos Meet the Troop Night Advancement Chair Terry Masters (913) 432-8983 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS 66204 Boy Scout Roundtable Rick Pope (913) 205-7898 19-21 District Camporee Camp Naish, 2012 Fall Camporee Camping Chair Judy Tuckness (913) 244-9653 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 66111 Get ready to test your first aid skills at the 2012 Northern Cub Scout Roundtable Terry Dixon (913) 362-4178 30 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Tier Fall Camporee, “Emergency Preparedness.” More than Eagle Board of Review Phil Starcke (816) 363-3761 Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 500 scouts will experience the outdoors and the many chal- lenges, games and fun that Camporee has to offer! Finance Chair Bill Henderson (913) 383-1950 7230 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS 66216 Membership Chair Greg Ogan (913) 839-6523 November • Who: Webelos, Boy Scouts and Venturers along with OA Advisor Bob Kalkofen (913) 362-5576 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm adult leaders are invited to attend • When: October 19-21, 2012 Public Relations Chair Vacant Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS 66204 • Where: Camp Naish Centennial Campground Risk Management Chair Rob Jones (913) 681-1453 • Cost: $10 per Boy Scout/Venturer/Leader Training Chair Lorri Kearns (913) 583-1011 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm BW Venturing Chair John Forsyth (913) 341-5061 Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, Please pre-register by going to the Northern Tier Activities Page. 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS 66204 Wood Badge / NYLT Chair Jamey Hilleary (913) 515-3841 Nominating Committee Senior District Executive Jenna Murphy (816) 569-4948 Merit Badge Counselor Training, OA Chapter 13 [email protected] Meeting, Eagle Book Review The District Nominating Committee will be meeting late in 1 Recharter Packet Distribution & Training, the year to fill positions on the District Committee. If you Investment in Character: % 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm wish to nominate somebody to the District Committee, 101.9 Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, please send recommendations in writing to Jenna Murphy 7100 Hadley, Overland Park KS 66204 at [email protected]. 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % 15 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm All nominations must be received no later than Decem- 84.5 Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, ber 15, 2012 to insure proper consideration. Elections of 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS 66204 various District Committee positions and Members-At- 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % Large will take place at the annual business meeting in 75.6 Cub Family Campout early January. All voting members of the district, includ- ing Chartered Organization Representatives, are strongly October A BIG Thank You to Ben and Lisa Grimsley who chaired a encouraged to attend this very important meeting. 2 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm great Cub Scout Family Campout! Over 300 boys and their Grace Christian Fellowship Church, families enjoyed the campout filled with games, a campfire Investment in Character Family 7230 Quivira Rd., Shawnee, KS 66216 and fun! Campaign 2013 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Family Presenter Training will take place at the October Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, Roundtable. It is highly suggested that all Family Presenters 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS 66204 be in attendance. All Family presentations will need to take 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm place between October 2012 and March 2013. Questions? Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, 7100 Contact Scott Fears at [email protected]. Hadley, Overland Park, KS 66204 Please be prompt in turning in your pledges/payments Merit Badge Counselor Training, OA Chapter 13 once your presentation is complete (no later than 48 hours) Meeting, Eagle Book Review 4 Family Investment in Character Training, 7:00 pm The 2012 Popcorn Sale is in Full Swing Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS 66204 Please Remember: • For Popcorn Questions please contact Terry Dixon at 5-6 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training, (913) 362-4178 or by email at [email protected] 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Camp Naish, A Harlem Globetrotter legend entertains Scouts at • Payment is due into the Council Service Center on De- 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 66111 the Cub Family Campout cember 7, 2012
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Bill Self Boy Scout Golf people know how Scouting is organized and how they ben- PELATHE Classic efit from the services and programs offered by the Heart of America Council. More than 100 golfers from more than 20 Pelathe Officers local companies gathered at the Lawrence Keith and his team will be contacting unit leaders to schedule presentations over the next couple of months. District Chair Mark Gleeson (785) 841-2334 Country Club on an outstanding August afternoon to support Scouting. Kansas Thanks for your help in completing this crucial task. District Commissioner John Harman (785) 331-7384 Coach Bill Self graciously provides time Activities Chair Richard Rawlings (785) 865-6306 from his busy schedule to promote Scouting Cub Scout Family Camp Advancement Chair Rich Bailey (785) 842-0842 and spend time with our generous supporters. Over 300 Cub Scouts and their families attended our Boy Scout Roundtable Sandy Dixon (816) 721-3265 Cub Scout overnight at Camp Bromelsick on September Special thanks to our title sponsors Percep- Camping Chair Chris Golledge (785) 842-4120 21-22. New and old Cub Scouts and their families spent tive Software, Clinical Reference Laboratory, quality time outdoors playing games and camping. Spe- Cub Scout Roundtable Natalie Archer (785) 727-0153 Gene Fritzel Construction and Capitol cial thanks to Chris Golledge and Troop 52 for putting Eagle Board of Review Rich Bailey (785) 842-0842 Federal Savings for their leadership. Coach Self this year’s event together. Finance Chair Dale Denning (913) 383-1950 Other local businesses and individuals receives a Camp Membership Chair Keith Wood (785) 841-7208 supporting the event include: Justin An- Scholarship in his 2012 Popcorn Sale OA Advisor Marlon Schneck (785) 865-0802 name for a Pelathe derson, Blue Ocean Consulting, Cork and Scout to attend October is the big month in our sale. Our goal is to sell Public Relations Chair Cindy Lynn (785) 550-1593 Barrel, Crown Toyota Scion Volkswagen, Naish in the $160,000 worth of popcorn this year and we need your Risk Management Chair Tom Volek (785) 865-5685 First Construction LLC, Freddie’s Frozen summer of 2013 help! There are many ways to sell popcorn and provide Training Chair Eric Muetz (785) 550-9511 Custard, Golf Course Superintendents needed funding for your pack or troop and the council. Association, HD Power Solutions, Helzberg Diamonds, Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Dave Ozaki (785) 331-5517 If you have not tried the online sale option, this is a great 4c Intrust Bank, Kansas University Athletics, Kohart Account- Venturing Chair Audrey Taylor (785) 749-5722 way to reach out of town family and friends. Selling door ing, Laird Noller Motors, Landplan Engineering, Lawrence to door is the most effective way to increase your sales. Senior District Executive Randy Kidder (816) 569-4954 Bank, Lawrence Luncheon Optimists, Lawrence Memorial [email protected] Hospital, Luminous Neon, Mr. Goodcents, Midwest Glass, Take time to swing through the neighborhood a second Millard Management, O’Malley Beverage, Pella Windows, time, email your grandmother, grandfather, uncles and Investment in Character: % Prairie Band Casino, Glen Sharp, The Trust Company of aunts to get those last minute sales. Thanks to Natalie 101.2 Kansas, University National Bank, University Photo, and Archer, our district popcorn chair and her team for a great Van Blaricum and Newkirk Dentistry. start to this year’s campaign. If you have any questions give 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % her a call at (785) 727-0153 or email at brittanddiansmom@ 65.1 Special thanks to Derek Bailey from Lawrence Bank and yahoo.com. the great committee he put together that put us over the 2012 Cub Scout Camping: 74.2% top in this year’s tournament. Investment in Character October If you are planning your program activities for the upcom- 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm ing year, be sure to allow time for a short presentation on First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS Investment in Character. Keith Wood will be serving as 5-7 Webelos Woods the Family Chair for 2013. The Investment in Character Camp Bromelsick campaign provides funds needed to operate the Heart of 12-14 Fall Camporee America Council. A gift to the Investment in Character Our 2011 Popcorn Fill-it-Up Winners. Picture yourself Camp Bromelsick campaign allow us to charge for only the program costs of running camporees, summer camps and all other activities. here this year! 18 District Committee & Commissioner Funds raised each year allow us to provide uniforms, books Meeting, 7:00 pm and camperships for families who need additional help to Burgess Scout Cabin, 1024 Kasold, Lawrence, KS provide Scouting to their children. It also helps to extend November Scouting to more families and allows for the organization 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm of new packs, troops and crews. First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS Presentations can be scheduled for as early as November, 15 District Committee & Commissioner if troops have a late fall Court of Honor. Packs should plan Meeting, 7:00 pm to hold the presentation as a part of their Blue and Gold Burgess Scout Cabin, 1024 Kasold, Lawrence, KS Banquets. Our presentations have been running less than 10 minutes and not only raise needed funds, but also let Troop 55, 59 and Crew 2052 at Philmont Scout Ranch
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PIONEER TRAILS November 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, Pioneer Trails Officers 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO District Chair Larry Tyrl (816) 942-5648 1 Roundtable — Recharter Distribution, 7:30 pm District Commissioner Tom Holley (816) 942-1297 Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO Activities Chair Carole Gaither (816) 523-5380 Advancement Chair Ross Whitacre (816) 718-3255 20 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm VFW Building, Boy Scout Roundtable George Weaver (816) 590-3627 3400 Broadway Ave., Kansas City, MO Camping Chair Bruce Day (816) 447-0750 Cub Scout Roundtable Deborah Topp (816) 444-9332 2012 Cub Family Campout Eagle Board of Review Ross Whitacre (816) 718-3255 and Camporee Finance Chair Morgan Olander (913) 649-6388 Time is running out to reserve your spot to attend the Membership Chair John Freshnock (913) 262-8296 Swope Corridor program to bring fun activities and games 2012 Pioneer Trails Cub Family Campout and Camporee. OA Advisor Carole Gaither (816) 523-5380 to the Scouts. Outdoor activities included sling shots, foam The Cub Family Campout will be held Friday, October 12 bows and arrows and even tug of war. Inside activities Public Relations Chair Carol Jean DeFeo (816) 942-0675 through Saturday, October 13. Camporee starts Friday, had Scouts learning about nature and enjoying arts & Risk Management Chair Dennis Cross (913) 677-9613 October 12 and lasts through Sunday, October 14. Both crafts. A big thank you goes out to Britt Davis and every- Training Chair Sam Otto (816) 523-3315 events will take place at the Theodore Naish Scout Reserva- one who helped. 4C Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Pat Parks (816) 523-6382 tion in Bonner Springs, KS. Register at Roundtable or visit the Pioneer Trails Activities page for more information at Venturing Chair Mike McCauley (816) 358-6242 www.hoac-bsa.org/Districts/PioneerTrails/Activities.aspx. 2012 Popcorn Sale District Director Dusty Boatright (816) 569-4967 [email protected] Are you ready for some popcorn? Popcorn season is here Fall Training Schedule and in full swing. Make sure everyone in your unit has Senior District Executive Michael Farrell (816) 569-4950 everything they need to go out and fundraise for their unit. [email protected] The fall is the perfect time to get trained. Whether you are Selling popcorn is a great way for every Scout to fund his Senior District Executive Khary Floyd (816) 569-4965 a new leader, a returning leader who never got trained or Scouting program. If you have not signed up, please be [email protected] a trained leader who wants a refresher course, we have the sure to register by contacting Khary Floyd at khary.floyd@ training for you. For the complete training calendar visit scouting.org or (816) 569-4965. Investment in Character: % the Pioneer Trails District Training Page at www.hoac-bsa. 101.1 org/Districts/PioneerTrails/Training.aspx. To schedule a training session for your unit, contact Sam Otto at (816) School Night for Scouting 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % 523-3315 or [email protected]. Our School Night for Scouting recruitment campaign was 40.2 a huge success this year. We all worked hard on getting the 2013 Investment in Character word out to get new Scouts to join the best youth program 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % Campaign around. Currently we are in roundup mode and making 9.6 sure that everyone has turned in their new applications. Preparations are being made for the Make sure we follow up on every potential new Scout who October upcoming 2013 Investment in didn’t sign up and Character campaign. Please make sure 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm check your unit calen- they have an Central United Methodist Church, dars for the best time to opportunity 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO conduct a brief Invest- to join. This 4 Roundtable, 7:30 pm ment in Character presentation. Troop Court wouldn’t Central United Methodist Church, of Honors and Pack Blue and Gold Banquets have gone as 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO are ideal opportunities to have a volunteer pre- smoothly with- senter visit. To schedule a presentation contact 12-14 Cub Family Campout & Camporee out the leader- Senior District Executive, Mike Farrell, at (816) Camp Naish, ship of John 569-4950 or [email protected]. 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 66111 Freshnock, Larry Tyrl and every- 16 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 2012 Summer Mini Day Camp one that put in VFW Building, countless hours 3400 Broadway Ave., Kansas City, MO We toured over 10 sites this summer with our travel- ing Mini Day Camp program. We partnered with the to help out.
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Webelos Walk-About RED-TAILED HAWK 12-14 Camporee, 5:00 pm – 11:00 am Old Lake Olathe Golf Course, Webelos Walk-About is a great opportunity for Webelos I 2350 W Golf Course Rd., Olathe, KS & II Scouts to learn about Boy Scout Troops in the Red- Red-Tailed Hawk 18 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Tailed Hawk and Trails West Districts. Each troop runs Officers New City Church, their own unique program determined by the boys in each 7456 Niemen Rd., Shawnee, KS troop. The troops of the Red-Tailed Hawk and Trails West District Chair Cathy Puls (913) 390-6581 20 Venturing Leader Specific Training, 8:30 am Districts will use this activity to show off their program. District Commissioner Mike Morris (913) 780-2445 First Baptist Church, Some of the activities will include cooking, knot tying, Activities Chair Michael Samms (913) 338-5263 2024 E. 151 St., Olathe, KS canoeing, monkey bridges and more. This year’s event will take place on October 6 at Cedar Lake in Olathe. For more Advancement Chair Doug Machamer (913) 685-1035 November information contact Jeff Wandtke at (913) 764-8413. Boy Scout Roundtable Gary Hazeltine (913) 963-2453 1 Roundtable, 6:30 pm Camping Chair Randy Warner (913) 782-4754 College Church of the Nazarene in the Unit Charter Fee Increase Cub Scout Roundtable Susan Lux (913) 764-8529 Cunningham Family Life Center, 2nd Floor, Effective Jan. 1, 2013, the “unit charter fee” will be renamed 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, KS Eagle Board of Review Jim Forson (816) 941-8036 the “unit liability insurance fee” and will increase in cost Finance Chair Lori Mallory (913) 402-0377 8 District Committee & Commissioner from $20 to $40 annually. As a result, the new fee will begin Membership Chair Ron Puls (913) 390-6581 Meeting, 7:00 pm with units that have December 31, 2012 charter expiration OA Advisor Jim Bush (913) 897-1051 Colonial Presbyterian Church, dates (a charter period beginning Jan. 1, 2013). All units, 12501 W. 137 St., Overland Park, KS Public Relations Chair Mike Mason (913) 469-0686 including Exploring posts, are required to pay this annual 15 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm fee—100 percent of which goes into the general liability in- Risk Management Chair David Weerts (913) 829-1321 New City Church, surance program—when submitting their charter renewal 4C Training Chair Chris Foote (816) 835-4796 7456 Niemen Rd., Shawnee, KS applications. This fee helps defray expenses of the general Venturing Chair Josh Wandtke (913) 764-8413 liability insurance program. Wood Badge / NYLT Chair Tom Matches (913) 897-1636 Alien Invasion Coming Soon District Director Jon Geiger (816) 569-4932 [email protected] The annual Camporee/Cub Family Campout is a fall District Executive Kimberly Causey (816) 569-4969 highlight in the Red-Tailed Hawk District with a combined [email protected] registration of nearly 1,500 people each year. The Cub Fam- ily Campout will run October 12-13 and Camporee will be Investment in Character: % held October 12-14. Both events take place at the Old Lake Olathe Golf Course. 107.4 Any youth member who recruits a 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % Recent themes like “Back to the Basics,” “Centennial friend to join Scouting this October 79.0 Celebration,” and “Emergency Preparedness,” help build could win big! anticipation of this year’s “Alien Invasion.” Scouts have fun 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % and learn Scout skills in exciting themed programs orga- Rules: Recruit a new Scout in the month nized and run by a large volunteer staff that includes Boy 68.5 of October and bring the applica- Scout Troops and Venturing Crews. Scouts, families and tion and fee to the November 1 leaders have an opportunity to spend time not only with October their own units, but also with other units participating in Roundtable. the events. It’s an exciting way to keep the outing in Scout- 4 Roundtable, 6:30 pm Recognition: All Scouts who recruit a new ing. For more information contact Randy Warner at (913) College Church of the Nazarene in the Scout will be presented a recruiter 782-4754 or [email protected]. Cunningham Family Life Center, 2nd Floor, patch and a “ticket” at the No- 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe, KS Fall Recruitment vember 1 Roundtable. “Tickets” 6 Webelos Walkabout, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm will be good for a drawing to take Cedar Lake, 15500 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS The first round of School Nights to join Scouting are place that evening. Winning Scouts 11 District Committee & Commissioner complete and so far, so good. For packs that would like to will choose from an assortment Meeting, 7:00 pm conduct another recruitment night, please contact one of of great prizes provided by Dick’s Colonial Presbyterian Church, our district executives. We can always send another round Sporting Goods. The more Scouts of fliers through the school for your next pack meeting. 12501 W. 137 St., Overland Park, KS you recruit, the better your chanc- For more fliers, posters or yard-signs please contact Kim 12-13 Cub Family Campout, 6:30 pm – 11:30 am es of winning! Causey or Jonathan Geiger at (816) 942-9333. Old Lake Olathe Golf Course, 2350 W Golf Course Rd., Olathe, KS
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School Nights for Scouting THUNDERBIRD 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. Thomas More, The bulk of our School Night for Scouting campaign has 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO been completed. Thank you to the packs for the time and Thunderbird Officers November effort you put into making your School Nights successful. Thank 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm District Chair Brent Worley (913) 484-5766 you to our district volunteers Hickman Mills High School Library, District Commissioner Charlie Huffman (816) 941-0993 for taking a few extra nights 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd., Kansas City, MO Activities Chair Tim Foster (816) 246-5821 to help with presenta- Advancement Chair Steve York (816) 868-3346 6 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm tions, organizing Hickman Mills High School, Boy Scout Roundtable David McCaughey (816) 537-6117 dens, etc. Most 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd., Kansas City, MO especially, thank Camping Chair Fred Bixler (816) 353-6105 2-3 Outdoor Leader Skills (Part 2) you to Barb Janu- Cub Scout Roundtable Verna Ashcraft (816) 737-0472 Pleasant Hill Troop ary, our School Night Eagle Board of Review Ron DesCombes (816) 578-4674 300 Cabin, Pleasant Hill, MO for Scouting Chair, who Finance Chair Maurice Baalman (816) 582-5016 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm took the reigns to organize Membership Chair Steve Turner (816) 765-2893 St. Thomas More, volunteers, communicate with packs, distribute fliers and generally OA Advisor Jon Ledford (816) 898-1608 11822 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO ensure that School Night for Scouting was a success in Public Relations Chair Merle Bowers (816) 797-3432 the Thunderbird District in 2012. Risk Management Chair Keith Martin (816) 525-1340 2012 District Camporee Training Chair Tom Hines (816) 916-8813 October 19 -21 Please continue to follow-up by turning in any outstanding applications and working with your schools to recruit ad- 4C Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jim Thomason (816) 525-6109 You’re invited to attend the 2012 Thunderbird District ditional youth. Thank you for the effort to make sure every Venturing Chair Jim Salisbury (816) 868-0805 “Bike & Hike” Camporee at Camp Naish in Bonner young person has the opportunity to be a part of Scouting Senior District Director David Riker (816) 569-4974 Springs, KS. This year’s Camporee will have Scouts biking in the Thunderbird District. [email protected] and hiking on and off the Camp Naish property. Please Senior District Executive Gordon Corcoran (816) 569-4941 turn in registration and payment at the October Round- Cub Family Campout [email protected] table or at the Council Service Center. Check out the What a great event! We hope that those who came out Thunderbird website for more details at www.hoac-bsa.org. had a great time. Thank you to the campers, Laura Crotty Investment in Character: % 96.7 Questions? Contact Tim Collins at tcondor17@sbcglobal. and her staff for the time and effort it took to ensure that net or (816) 718-8611 or Kris Krahenbuhl at (816) 589- we delivered the promise of Scouting to all of those new 2012 Boy Scout Camping: 79.8% 8035 or [email protected]. recruits. 2012 Cub Scout Camping: 56.0%
October 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Hickman Mills High School Library, 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd., Kansas City, MO 2 District Roundtable, Recharter Packet Distribution, 7:30 pm Hickman Mills High School, 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd., Kansas City, MO 19-21 District Camporee Pack 4315 Popcorn Kick-Off Camp Naish, New Cub Scout recruits join the fun of Scouting 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 25 Outdoor Leader Skills ( Part 1), 7:00 – 9:00 pm LDS Church, 13025 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO
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18 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm and Rob Sisco. Lauri will be responsible for Cub Scouts TRAILHEAD Emmanuel Baptist Church, and Rob for Boy Scouts. Gene Bellner has also accepted 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS the position of Trailhead Training Chairman and will be responsible for training adult leaders in the district. Trailhead Officers 19-21 Camporee District Chair William Easley (913) 231-4067 Lewis-Young State Park, Louisburg, KS Fall Recruitment Update District Vice-Chair Blake Williams (913) 794-3777 27-28 WLOE & OLS Training, 8:00 – 11:00 am Camp Naish, A special thank you to School Night Chairman John Mc- District Commissioner Robert Kline (913) 341-6209 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS 66111 Cabe, district volunteers and unit volunteers that helped Activities Chair Michelle Foster (913) 219-8975 Cub Scout units recruit hundreds of new Cub Scouts this Cub Scout Advancement Chair Lauri Denooy (913) 548-7277 November fall. This was a tremendous effort on everyone’s part that is Boy Scout Advancement Chair Rob Sisco (913) 649-5519 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm extremely beneficial for the continued success of Scouting in Trailhead. The district leadership team encourages units Boy Scout Roundtable David Allen (913) 649-5621 Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS to continue their recruitment for the remainder of the fall Cub Scout Roundtable Eric Myers (913) 888-0704 by seeking out new youth and inviting them to pack activi- 6 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Camping Chair Paul Rieger (913) 461-5448 ties to learn more and sign up. Emmanuel Baptist Church, Eagle Board of Review Chair Bob Miller (913) 638-7852 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS Finance Chair Paul Ewing (913) 451-4501 Webelos Leader Outdoor 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Membership/Relationships Lawson Rener/ (913) 513-5576 Atonement Lutheran Church, Experience and Outdoor Leader Chair Fr. Shawn Tunink (913) 649-1337 9948 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS Skills Training OA Advisor Suzanne Schartz (913) 851-1804 9 Popcorn Distribution, 3:00 – 5:00 pm The Trailhead training team will be hosting Webelos Lead- Public Relations Chair Rob Baker (913) 484-4710 Fry-Wagner Warehouse, er Outdoor Experience and Outdoor Leader Skills Training BW Risk Management Chair Barry Fowler (913) 680-8165 15560 W. 110 St., Lenexa, KS on October 27-28 at Camp Naish. This is a required course Training Chair Gene Bellner (913) 894-2288 10 Popcorn Distribution, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm for all new Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, and Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Russ Lindsay (913) 269-0050 Fry-Wagner Warehouse, is an excellent supplemental training for Webelos Den Venturing Chair Richard Fiori (913) 851-4435 15560 W. 110 St., Lenexa, KS Leaders. Cost to attend is $20 and registration is required. There is a pre-course meeting October 17 at 7:00 pm at District Director Josh Morales (816) 569-4961 15 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Knox United Presbyterian Church in Overland Park. If you [email protected] Emmanuel Baptist Church, have any questions regarding the training please contact District Executive Brent Blazek (816) 569-4970 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS [email protected] Trailhead Training Chairman, Gene Bellner, at geneb311@ swbell.net. To register, contact Trailhead District Director, District Says Goodbye to Director Josh Morales, at [email protected]. Investment in Character: % Jacob Allen, Welcomes New Faces 103.2 District Camporee After seven years of service to the Heart of America 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % Council, Trailhead District Director, Jacob Allen, will be Keeping with the spirit of this summer’s Olympic Games 86.1 resigning from his position effective September 15. Jacob in London, Trailhead will host its annual Camporee at Lewis-Young Park October 19-21. Church of the Resurrec- 2012 Cub Scout Camping: has served as District Director for Trailhead since August % 2011. Prior to his appointment with Trailhead, he served tion’s Troop 92 will be the official host of this year’s event. 62.7 the Thunderbird District from 2004-2005, and the Pelathe All troops and crews in Trailhead are invited to attend, and District from 2005-2011. Among the many highlights of Webelos are also welcome as guests of troops and crews. October his tenure, Jacob led in the creation of the Bill Self Boy Sign up now on the Trailhead Activities page at www.hoac- Scout Golf Classic held annually in Lawrence, KS. Trail- bsa.org/Districts/Trailhead.aspx. Email thcamporee2012@ 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm gmail.com with questions. Emmanuel Baptist Church, head is grateful for his service and wishes Jacob the best of 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS luck in his future career as a professional and as a soon-to- be father! Trailhead Unveils 9 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm New Facebook Page Emmanuel Baptist Church, Taking over for Jacob Allen is Josh Morales. Josh moves to 10100 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS Trailhead after serving as the Senior District Executive for The Trailhead District has converted its Facebook page into a Fan Page. Go to www.facebook.com/TrailheadBoyScouts 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm the Lone Bear District. Josh is an Eagle Scout and lives in and “like” Trailhead. Scouters are encouraged to submit Atonement Lutheran Church, Raytown with his wife and two daughters. photos and news stories from your units to post on our 9948 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS In addition to Josh joining the Trailhead District leader- new page. 17 WLOE & OLS Pre-Course Meeting, 7:00 pm ship team, there has also been recent new additions to Knox United Presbyterian Church, other open positions on the Trailhead District Committee. 9595 W. 95 St., Overland Park, KS The advancement team will be co-chaired by Lauri Denooy
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20 SM/ASM Training, 9:00 am Packs: Bring your Webelos 1 and 2 families to learn more TRAILS WEST Indian Creek Community Church, about area Boy Scout troops. Come and set up troop visits 12480 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS and meet our local troops. Remember, to earn the Arrow of Light, a Webelos Scout must attend at least one Boy Scout Trails West Officers 24 Meet the Troops Olathe & Gardner, 7:00 pm Troop meeting. Packs may arrive between 7:00 pm and American Legion Hall, District Chair Hannes Zacharias (913) 709-8153 8:15 pm for the event. 410 E. Dennis Ave., Olathe, KS District Commissioner Keith Neuman (913) 541-8362 November Troops: Plan to arrive and set up your display at 6:30 pm. Activities Chair Christy Allen (913) 752-8084 Bring items that you would like to share like pictures, dis- Advancement Chair Shogo Cottrell (913) 735-5001 1 District Roundtable, Recharter Kick-Off, 7:00 pm play boards, camping gear and your 12-month calendar. Boy Scout Roundtable Kevin Kennedy (913) 226-7875 Holy Trinity Quigley Center, 9201 Summit, Lenexa, KS If your troop would like to participate, please contact Camping Chair Matt Bacon (913) 780-5561 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Lowell Teague at (913) 568-4943 or [email protected]. Cub Scout Roundtable David Bryant (913) 599-0514 Price Chopper, 19601 W 101 St., Lenexa, KS Eagle Board of Review Shogo Cottrell (913) 735-5001 Recharter 2013 14 Cub Scout Leader Training, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Finance Chair Chris Hodgdon (913) 362-9455 Fellowship Bible Church, The Trails West recharter kick-off will be held at the No- Membership Chair Dennis Hoff (913) 963-4052 16900 S. Waverly Rd., Gardner, KS vember roundtable. We will need your help to have another OA Advisor Matt Ward (913) 645-0393 21 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm successful recharter year for 2013. Our goal is to complete Public Relations Chair Vacant Sunflower Elementary, the recharter process on time, schedule 100% of unit In- Risk Management Chair Jim Hanus (913) 631-8416 8955 Loiret Blvd., Lenexa, KS vestment in Character presentations and achieve the 2013 Training Chair Rob Adams (913) 254-9077 Journey to Excellence goals. BW Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jon & Sally Riley (913) 839-2008 Camporee 2012 “The Amazing The unit recharter packets will be distributed at the No- Venturing Chair Tim Bodendistel (913) 438-8696 Race 2” vember roundtable. Investment in Character presentation dates are also due at the November roundtable. Please be Senior District Executive Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 This 2nd year event was a huge success! Thank you to all [email protected] tracking your Journey to Excellence goals for this year. the hard working volunteers who helped make this one of There will be an on-line recharter training session at the best Camporees ever! We had 142 Scouts attend and roundtable to answer any questions about the process. Investment in Character: % over 60 leaders help out. Scouts competed in paintball 108.1 shooting, archery, C.O.P.E, fire building, first aid, water For questions please contact Jason Bledsoe at (816) 569- games and more. 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % 4984 or [email protected]. 72.6 The event ran into the night and ended with a movie and Five Eagle Scout Brothers “Chris Cakes” for breakfast. The winning patrols were 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % awarded camp t-shirts. This was truly an amazing event! On August 26, Matthew Joseph Connell was honored in a 64.7 ceremony in which he received his Eagle Scout Rank. His Trails West Fall Training Calendar four older brothers, Benjamin, Nicholas, Christopher and Patrick Connell, also Eagle Scouts, were his Eagle Honor October • 10/16/12 — Cub Scout Leader Training Guard. All five earned their Eagle Scout rank through 6:00 pm — Indian Creek Community Church 4 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Troop 186 in Lenexa, Kansas. Matthew’s parents are Craig Holy Trinity Quigley Center, • 10/20/12 — Scoutmaster/ASM Training and Jill Connell. 9201 Summit, Lenexa, KS 9:00 am — Indian Creek Community Church 9 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm • 11/14/12 — Cub Scout Leader Training Price Chopper, 19601 W 101 St., Lenexa, KS 6:00 pm — Fellowship Bible Church 16 Cub Scout Leader Training, 6:00 – 9:00 pm To pre-register for these training courses contact the Indian Creek Community Church, Trails West Training Chairman, Rob Adams, at rob@ 12480 S. Blackbob Rd., Olathe, KS adams-r-us.name 17 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00pm @ Meet the Troops Meet the Troops 2012 Rising Star Elementary, On Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm, “Meet the Troops” 8600 Candlelight Lane, Lenexa, KS for Lenexa and Overland Park will take place at Rising Star 17 Meet the Troops Lenexa, 7:00 pm Elementary School in Lenexa, KS. Rising Star Elementary, 8600 Candlelight Lane, Lenexa, KS On Wednesday, October 24 at 7:00 pm, “Meet the Troops” for Olathe, Gardner and Edgerton will take place at the Left to right: Chris (23), Patrick (20), Matthew (16), Ben (28), and Nick (26). American Legion Hall in Olathe, KS.
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Recharter Orientation TWIN RIVERS November 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm At the November Roundtable on November 1 at 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, we will be distributing the recharter materials and review- Twin Rivers Officers 110 E. Peoria St., Paola, KS ing the recharter process. Every unit needs to have at least one representative in attendance, ideally the person who 1 Roundtable & Recharter Orientation, 7:00 pm District Chair Bud Burris (785) 867-3005 will be handling the recharter process for your unit. Re- First Presbyterian Church, District Commissioner Brock Guernsey (913) 829-9286 charter is the process of renewing and updating your unit 110 E. Peoria St., Paola, KS Activities Chair Anita Pace (913) 709-6661 roster for the year. Advancement Chair Arlin Prothe (913) 294-4074 6 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Café, Boy Scout Roundtable Vacant Find us on Facebook 901 6th St., Osawatomie, KS Camping Chair Galen Critchfield (913) 755-4935 The Twin Rivers District is on Facebook. Join our page to Cub Scout Roundtable Aida Thompson (913) 871-9414 Cub Scout Family Campout stay up-to-date on upcoming events and discussions. Feel Eagle Board of Review Arlin Prothe (913) 294-4074 free to share your own Scouting updates and photos. All Cub Scouts and their families are invited to attend the Finance Chair Doug Furnell (913) 897-6903 Twin Rivers District Cub Scout Family Campout on Friday, Membership Chair Leslie Staack (816) 569-4963 October 12 – Saturday, October 13 at Lewis-Young Park OA Advisor Doug Singer (913) 439-1244 in Louisburg, KS. The campout is an opportunity for boys Voice of the Scout Chair Matt Harlow (913) 856-7290 and their families to start the Cub Scout year off with a fun Risk Management Chair Bob Stegner (913) 782-8959 outdoor event. The overnight campout will feature games and activities for the entire family. A snack on Friday and Training Chair Charles Atterbury (913) 731-3450 breakfast Saturday are provided. Please eat dinner before 4c Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Lori Offutt (913) 731-3001 arriving. Cost is $8 per person including siblings and fam- Venturing Chair Malinda Botwinik (913) 980-2430 ily members. Registrations by pack are due by October 5 Senior District Executive John Hobbs (816) 569-4983 to the Council Service Center. For more information visit [email protected] www.hoac-bsa.org/Districts/TwinRivers/Activities.aspx.
Fall Camporee Pack 3100 showcases Scouting at the Miami County Investment in Character: % Fair Parade 109.3 Get ready to test your Scouting Skills at the 2012 Twin Rivers District Fall Camporee. Scouts will compete in 2012 Boy Scout Camping: % timed events around our theme “Amazing Race.” The event 55.7 is open to all Boy Scouts and Venturers on October 12-13 at Lewis-Young Park in Louisburg, KS. Cost is $8 per 2012 Cub Scout Camping: % person. Registrations are due by October 5 to the Council 57.9 Service Center. The registration and information booklet can be found at www.hoac-bsa.org/Districts/TwinRivers/ October Activities.aspx. 2 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Fall Recruitment Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St., Osawatomie, KS Thank you to all of our volunteers who assisted in another 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm successful School Night for Scouting. Over 100 Cub Scouts First Presbyterian Church, were recruited at sign up nights in August 110 E. Peoria St., Paola, KS and September. The recruitment effort isn’t 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm quite over yet. As we head into the rest of First Presbyterian Church, the fall, follow up with families who Members of Troop 118 pay homage to veterans 110 E. Peoria St., Paola, KS couldn’t sign up at school as well as 12-13 Cub Scout Family Campout, 6:30 pm - 11:30 am boys that are wrapping up fall Lewis-Young Park, sports. Be sure we give every 10297 W. 263rd St., Louisburg, KS boy the opportunity to be 12-13 Fall Camporee, 6:30 pm - 4:30 pm a Scout. If you need applica- Lewis-Young Park, tions picked up or need additional 10297 W. 263rd St., Louisburg, KS recruitment materials, please contact John Hobbs at (816) 569-4983 or John. [email protected].
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