Eagle Scout Class Reception

Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America Popcorn For Troops...... page 7 Back On The Track...... page 9 Kansas City The Scouting 500 Scouts pay returns to it forward Kansas Speedway with popcorn. Adventures August 25-27. inSCOUTING February/March 2017 www.hoac-bsa.org • (816) 942-9333 Volume 22—Number 1

2016 CLARK HUNT EAGLE SCOUT CLASS RECEPTION

Kansas City Scouting Tradition Moves to One Arrowhead Drive Page 6 FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CALENDAR What’s The Story About Advancement? February 1 Council Day Camp Meeting 15 Council Advancement Committee his probably comes as no surprise to to service and tenure requirements. Again, Meeting Tyou, but a Scout’s advancement record our goal in the Heart of America Council is one of the best indicators we have as to is for 53% of all Boy Scouts to advance in 4 Trainer’s Edge 15 Council Training Committee Meeting whether he will stay in Scouting or not. rank yearly and we ended the year with a 5 Scout Sunday 15 Council Activities Committee Boy Scout advancement rate of 48%. Meeting I remember clearly when I was a young Boy Scout, my Scoutmaster speaking to me We know that some of the issues with the 6 Bear Camp Online Registration 20 President’s Day—Council Service in a quiet measured voice…Well actually council’s advancement record lies in the Opens Center Closed it was more like yelling, “If you don’t work reporting. Unfortunately, some of our 11 Scout Sabbath 22 Council Camping Committee on your advance- packs and troops do Meeting ment you won’t get not see the impor- promoted!” While tance of recording 15 ½ Boy Scout Camp Payments Due 25 MOS Brave Round-Up I certainly was not this information March the youngest or in the online BSA fastest Scout in my Advancement 1 Council Day Camp Meeting 9 Bartle Leader Orientation—West troop to reach the program or turning 2 Patron Luncheon 15 Council PR Committee Meeting rank of Eagle Scout, in an advancement I did achieve this form at the Council 3 Council STEM Committee Meeting 15 Council Cope/Climbing Staff Meeting milestone in my life. Service Center. 4 College of Commissioner Service 15 Council Risk Management But back to the top- Don’t let your Committee Meeting ic of advancement. What percent of Cub Scouts miss out on the many new things 4 Venturing Banquet 18 Truman Library Merit Badge Forum Scouts should advance in rank each year? they will learn working on their next rank You might say it should be 100%. While advancement. And certainly don’t let 5 2016 Eagle Scout Class Reception 24-25 Den Leader Outdoor Training that would be outstanding, the actual them know that they are actually learning 7 Bartle Leader Orientation—East 25 Naish Adventure Weekend goal for the council is 71% of Cub Scouts something while having fun! At the end advancing annually. Last year the council of the day, our job is to help our Scouts 8 Bartle Leader Orientation—North 28 Council Commissioner Meeting ended with a Cub Scout advancement rate “get promoted.” Make sure to record the April of only 62%. That means more than one- advancement for your unit. third of our registered Cub Scouts did not 7-9 Wood Badge Training 19 Boy Scout Camp Final Payment Due advance to the next rank. As always if you have any questions, ideas or concerns let me know. 7-9 OA Section Conclave 22 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation The question about Boy Scout advance- 8 Naish Adventure Weekend 21-23 Wood Badge Training ment might be a little tougher since not all Kenn Miller Scouts can advance a rank each year due (816) 569-4980 9 Bartle Skilled Trades Day 26 Council Coordinated Meeting [email protected] 11 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation 29-30 Webelos STEM Weekend ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING 12 Council Day Camp Meeting 29 Naish Adventure Weekend Published February/March, April/May, June/July, August/ 13 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation 30 Scout Day at the K September, October/November, December/January by the Heart 14 Good Friday—Council Service of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. This issue and past archived issues can be found on the Heart of America Council Center Closed website, www.hoac-bsa.org. PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENTS TREASURER Zack Shafran Rob Baker Gregg Givens COUNCIL Tom Barnett ASSISTANT TREASURER COMMISSIONER William Easley Henry Bond Robert Kline Aaron Guest Cliff Illig LEGAL COUNSEL SCOUT EXECUTIVE Rick McWhirt John Petersen Kendrick J.E. Miller Jeanette Prenger EDITOR Gregg Riess Matt Armstrong Bruce Snyder Charlie Tetrick GRAPHIC DESIGN Tammy Bosley

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COUNCIL NEWS

Cub Scout Program Modified to Give Den Leaders More Flexibility Dig in and Make The BSA recently announced modifica- Ultimately, the changes will increase a Difference tions to the Cub Scout program that den-level customization. Units that can make it more flexible for busy parents, handle more content, perhaps because Dig Day 2017 den leaders and Cubmasters. They they meet more often or for longer gathered feedback from den lead- periods, can—and should!—keep the Dig in…get dirty…and ers who had delivered the new Cub optional requirements part of their make a difference! On Scouting program for a year. What program. On the other hand, those that Saturday, May 13, council they learned was that some den leaders have struggled to finish the require- Scouts and Kansas City had difficulty fitting all of the adven- ments will welcome these changes as a Parks and Recreation staff tures required for advancement into a way to meet their needs. will team up once again single program year. This resulted in for Dig Day—a day dedi- boys not advancing. After a thought- With the modifications, dens should cated to making Kansas City ful and deliberate review, the BSA has be able to complete one adventure in beautiful. Last year, more released some modifications to address approximately two den meetings. The than 500 Scouts planted this concern. transition should be seamless, with 18,000 flowers in 106 beds leaders able to use revised requirements across the city on Mother’s Modifications include making more of as the den begins any new adventure. Day weekend. We’re asking the adventure requirements optional, for your help again to make giving dens more flexibility to match The good news is, you won’t need 2017 even bigger. Mark your their unique needs. Changes also to buy any new materials. The new calendars now and plan to include the number of requirements requirements will be posted in a free participate. Online reserva- that must be completed, reducing the addendum available at http://scouting. tions will begin March 1 at mandate to a number achievable within org/programupdates. This will supple- www.hoac-bsa.org. the limited time available to many dens. ment all handbooks in circulation and for sale online and in Scout shops.

4,994 New Cubs Join Scouting 2016 School Night for Scouting Results Another recruitment season is in the books and we are ecstatic to report that nearly 5,000 new Cub Scouts were recruited during our fall School Night for Scouting campaign. To put that into perspective, that’s an increase of nearly 15% compared to the previous year. Please join us in welcoming the thousands of new families to the adventure of Scouting and thank you to our leaders and volunteers for an amazing year!

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COUNCIL NEWS

SCOUTING IN KANSAS CITY 2016 Journey to Excellence Results 2016 Year in Review Journey to Excellence is the BSA’s performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of units, districts, and our council. It is meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. We are pleased to report that the Heart of America YOUTH SERVED across 19 counties in Council set the gold standard once again this year and all of our districts achieved eastern Kansas and either gold, silver or bronze status. 29,830 western Missouri Council Golden Eagle Big Muddy ADULT VOLUNTEERS ensure quality Scouting programs are delivered throughout our council 14,255 Gold Council Gold District Silver District 2,000 pts. 1,750 pts. 1,500 pts.

EAGLE SCOUTS Northern Lights Blue Elk Iron Horse distinguished themselves as Scouting’s elite after reaching the pinnacle of the 898 Boy Scout program Gold District Gold District Silver District 1,925 pts. 1,725 pts. 1,400 pts. SCOUTREACH YOUTH were introduced to Scouting programs in Kansas City’s Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Mormon Trail 3,903 urban and rural neighborhoods

OF KANSAS CITY YOUTH Gold District Gold District Silver District are served by Scouting, making the Heart 1,675 pts. 1,375 pts. of America Council one of the largest 1,900 pts. youth serving agencies in our area 22% Lone Bear Exploring High Trail

160,986 32,119 $91,195 COMMUNITY MERIT BADGES PROVIDED IN SERVICE HOURS EARNED CAMPING ASSISTANCE Gold District Gold District Silver District 4,464 80,271 1,825 pts. 1,650 pts. 1,375 pts. 15,597 18,148 ARROWMEN IN MIC-O-SAY SCOUTS CAMPING RANK ADVANCEMENTS TAMEGONIT LODGE TRIBESMEN Pelathe Frontier Kaw

Gold District Gold District Bronze District 1,825 pts. 1,650 pts. 1,025 pts.

Shawnee Trails Pioneer Trails Twin Rivers

2016 JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE GOLD COUNCIL Gold District Gold District Bronze District 1,800 pts. 1,650 pts. 1,025 pts.

HOAC-BSA.ORG | 816.942.9333

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COUNCIL NEWS

Shafran Named New Council President CHANGING OF THE GUARD The Heart of America Council is honored to announce the selection of Zack Shafran as the 2017 Council President. Zack is a Senior Vice Presi- The start of a new year also ushered in a change in dent of Waddell & Reed Investment Management Company and Ivy Invest- our council’s top volunteer leadership. At our 2017 ment Management Company. Annual Business Meeting in January, we welcomed a number of new officers as well as a new Council President and Council Zack graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City with a Commissioner. A very special thank you to our outgoing Council Presi- Bachelors in Business Administration. He also earned an MBA from the dent, Scott Boswell, and Council Commissioner, Keith Sickendick, for your University of Missouri at Kansas City. unmatched service to Scouting in the Heart of America Council. Zack is an Eagle Scout, a Silver Beaver Award recipient, and a member of the 2016 Ewing M. Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scout Class - an honor presented for notable contributions to the Kansas City community.

We are looking forward to an exciting and successful year of Scouting under Zack’s leadership in 2017.

Outgoing Council President, Scott Boswell, symbolically passes the gavel to new Council President, Zack Shafran.

Newly appointed Council Commissioner, Robert Kline, is congratulated by outgoing Council Commissioner, Keith Sickendick.

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COUNCIL NEWS

Eagle Scouts distinguished them- 1,500 attendees and space is limited, so reserve 898selves as Scouting’s elite in 2016 your spot today! after reaching the pinnacle of the Boy Scout program. Now it’s time to honor those Scouts ABOUT OUR HONOREE for their tremendous accomplishment. All 2016 Clark Hunt is Chairman and CEO of the Na- Eagle Scouts and their families are encouraged tional Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs and to attend the Clark Hunt Eagle Scout Class FC Dallas of Reception on Sunday, March 5 at the University Major League of Kansas Hospital Traini ng Complex at One Soccer. Over Arrowhead Drive. All members of the 2016 the last Eagle Scout class in attendance will receive our decade, Hunt Chiefs-inspired “Challenge Coin” and will be has built his 2016 Clark Hunt included in the official class photo. There is no family’s fran- cost to attend, but all attendees must pre-regis- chises into ter at www.hoac-bsa.org. We expect more than EAGLE SCOUT consistent winners, and Class Reception he is a leading voice among his fellow owners in the NFL and MLS. The Dallas, Texas native Sunday, March 5 graduated first in his class at Southern Method- ist University in 1987, where he was a four-year University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex letterman and captain of the Mustangs nation- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ally-ranked soccer team. He and his wife Tavia have three children—Gracie, Knobel and Ava.

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COUNCIL NEWS

SCOUTS DELIVER $52,000 in Popcorn to Kansas City Soldiers

Giving back is a staple of the Scouting program and after a phenomenal popcorn sale in 2016, Heart of America Council Scouts showed their support by paying it forward to local military families. A key component of the annual popcorn sale involves the collection of donations and popcorn for soldiers. On December 6 in Lee’s Summit, MO, council Scouts distributed more than 600 cases or $52,000 worth of popcorn and hand-written thank you notes to service men and women from the 89th Sustainment Brigade. In 2016, council Scouts sold a staggering $2.3 million worth of popcorn. The annual sale is Scouting’s largest local fundraiser and helps Scouting units raise funds for everything from summer camp to awards.

SCOUT DAY RETURNS TO THE K Sunday, April 30 | Kauffman Stadium

Join more than 12,000 Scouts at Scout Day at the K on Sunday, April 30 as your Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins in a Central Division showdown. More than just admission to the game, your Scout Day BIG WINNER DINNER at the K ticket also includes Honors Top Popcorn Scout exclusive pre-game experiences throughout Sellers the stadium. We rolled out the red carpet for more TICKETS ONLY $14 THE OUTFIELD EXPERIENCE than 200 Scouts and their families in Limited tickets still available downtown Kansas City on January 21 for 9:30 am – 11:30 am our first ever Big Winner Dinner. Smiles and prizes filled the room as our top Located in the outfield concourse area, the Outfield Experience includes popcorn sellers walked away with more activities like Sluggerrr’s Mini Golf, Base Run, Batting Cage, Pitching than $10,000 in prizes! In order to qualify Mound, Little K, Hall of Fame and much more! All Scout Day at the K for one of our “Golden Tickets,” Scouts had ticket holders will have FREE access to select Outfield Experience activities to sell at least $1,500 in popcorn during from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. the 2016 sale. GET TICKETS AT WWW.HOAC-BSA.ORG

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FINANCE NEWS

In Memory of:

Council Crowns New DM Alexander Robertson-Williams Transport James Terry Marsha Alexander Wanda Robertson Robert & Patricia Canfield Top Popcorn Salesman Julie Caldwell Dana Schickedanz Wanda Eubanks Alan & Mardi Smith Gene Tuley Osborn Family Phillip Smith Mitch Ashlock “Time and effort!” That’s what it took for Thomas & Carol Peoples Lucille Simmons Karen Caligiuri Austin Terryberry to land the coveted council Jeanette & Alfred Thompson Carol & Gary Bloomer top seller spot in 2016. William Arnold Alice Weese Larry Downey Paula Yates Austin sold an amazing Dean & Peggy Smith Sue & Andy Dubill Milton Smith Tim Elliott $7,542 in popcorn this year. James “Monty” Raine III Mary Gotobed An eight-year-old Bear Robert E “Bob” Burt Allied Health & Virtual Mary Guth Scout from Pack 4124 Lori Ragsdell Hospital Divisions-Penn Valley Erna Jean & Kathy Hinkle Julia Saunders Community College Lois Hochstatter in Raytown, MO, Austin Nancy Elliott Letcher scoured neighborhoods Timothy Crews Carol & Gary Bloomer Angeline & Bob Marshall Monday through Friday Olga Crews Henry Watz Raine & Marino, Dr W L Matthew Larry & Tina Crews & Natalee PLLC Mike & Sharon Motta making personal asks and Lionel & Lori Crews Hocker Grove Middle School Marilyn Murphy spending his weekends Amelia, Emma & William Faculty Sharon Musananey at Show N’ Sells. We Omar & Sarah Crews & Lilly Manz Swanson Hall Fogarty & John & Anna Owens Family Gellis PC are honored to name Austin the Orville & Virginia Crews Patrick & Susan Starr Marvin & Nancy Sands Pat Termini 2016 top seller because of his hard work Gary Edward Collins, II UMB Employees Ronald &Jjudy Tincher and determination. Heart of America Council Staff Bradley Boeshaar Nadeen Tuley Josh Heinrich Jack Vetter Donald Dekat Edward Hockenberg Richard & Ann Volin 2016 Top 10 Council Popcorn Sellers Ronald & Sharon Adams Leo Nunnink Christine Elliott Wildy Monty Spradling Austin Terryberry Spirit Trail Pack 4124 $7,542 Bob & Patricia Burns Jim, Pam & Tyler Willard Robert & Sandra Deschepper Liz Wyer Aiden Heenan High Trail Troop 1516 $7,500 Robert M Finn David Roberts Rosalie Youngblood Aidan Long Spirit Trail Troop 1717 $6,175 Mary Goebel Builders Sunday School Class Joe Allen Logan Balentine Spirit Trail Pack 4124 $6,086 Dennis Heinitz Robert Woodbury Mr. & Mrs. Eric Larson Lori & Cindy Davis Dr John H Cowan Jacob Riggs Iron Horse Troop 88 $6,000 Mick & jan Owens Dean & Betty Dunham Nicholas Kost Shawnee Trails Troop 256 $5,670 EJ & BA Putthoff Brian Coleman Ryan Meador James Phillips Pioneer Trails Pack 4016 $4,573 John Thornton Nancy Mose In Honor of: Tristan Wentling Pelathe Pack 3071 $4,425 Marion Leroy “Roy” Gillespie Dale Mueller Levi Morton Spirit Trail Pack 4124 $4,190 Robert White Mary & David Schulte Mark Brayer Kerry & Joann Stanley Jacob Cox Soaring Eagle Pack 3472 $4,100 Zack Shafran Carl Koon Wayne & Marguerite Waddell Virgel Adams Stephen & Patsy Wylie Lisa Sowell 2016 Top 10 Popcorn Selling Units Charles & Janet Berglund The Leo Gilbert Wetherill Zack Shafran John & Paula Berglund Foundation Spirit Trail Pack 4124 $37,772 Lois Debey Larry Mallin Golden Eagle Pack 4374 $30,548 Frazier Oil & LP Gas Co Inc Roger Taylor David & Barbara Finn Twin Rivers Pack 3101 $29,939 Linda Frazier Terry Oyler Sharon Hall Brent & Jill Fuson Mike Robinson Iron Horse Pack 3210 $28,947 Max & Beverly Hawkins Pioneer Trails Pack 4016 $28,557 Raymond Hoffman Northern Lights Pack 4248 $25,548 Carol Howell Mary Pat & Gordon Jenkins To remember a loved one or honor a friend, mail your check to Shawnee Trails Pack 3181 $24,227 Steve Koon Memorials & Tributes, Heart of America Council, Endowment Fund, Shawnee Trails Pack 3291 $23,696 Eathel McNabb P.O. Box 414177, Kansas City, MO 64141-4177. For more information, Soaring Eagle Pack 3131 $22,411 Mike & Cindi Morris contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965. Vicki Raine Kaw Pack 3149 $21,736

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SCOUTING 500

SCOUTING 500 FAST FACTS SCOUTING 500 1. All Cub Scouts Encouraged to Attend The Scouting 500 is open to everyone, August 25–27, 2017 | Kansas Speedway including Cub Scouts. In fact, we’ll have a special activity Pit Stop dedicated to just Get ready to leave normal in the dust because we’re back on Cub Scouts. the track in 2017! The Scouting 500 returns to Kansas Speedway 2. Bring the Entire Family August 25–27. Experience the best of Kansas City Scouting and Sure, the Scouting 500 is for Scouts, but it’s go full throttle with more than 130 activities over 3 days of high- also an event for the entire family. Siblings, octane excitement at this one of a kind weekend camping festival. parents and even friends are encouraged From zip lines to go karts to patch trading…We’re taking over the to attend. entire Speedway for 1 epic event! 3. There’s 130+ Activities The Scouting 500 is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Think you know the Scouting 500? Think Varsity Scouts, Explorers, leaders, friends and family members. Stay again! We’re pulling out all the stops the weekend or just visit for the day for only $37.50. You heard in 2017 with more than 130 different right…you can stay the entire weekend for only $37.50!!! Cost in- activities. There’s so many things to do there’s no way to see everything in one day! cludes 2 nights camping, access to all activity Pit-Stops, 3 Saturday meals, commemorative water bottle and event patch. 4. Explore for 3 Days for 1 Low Price Take advantage of all there is to experience and stay all 3 days for only $37.50 per FEATURED ACTIVITIES: person. Camping is encouraged Friday and Saturday for all Scouts, including Cub ▶ Go Karts ▶ Patch Trading Scouts and friends and family. ▶ Robotics ▶ Midway Mile 5. A Can’t Miss Main Event ▶ Shooting ▶ Meltdown Monster Trucks meet NASCAR. Our Saturday night finale will have Scouts Sports Sports Clinics ▶ talking after a fast paced, car‑crushing ▶ Live Music ▶ Drones extravaganza. ▶ Zip Lines ▶ Military Demos ▶ Science Lab ▶ AND MUCH MORE! Register by June 1 and receive a FREE Scouting 500 Sling-Bag

TEXT 500 to 51555 or visit Scouting500.org to register

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H. ROE BARTLECUB SCOUT SCOUT CAMPING RESERVATION

Summer Awaits NEW IN 2017 H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation Eagle Adventure Camp Take flight at the H. Roe Bartle Recognized as one of the best Boy Scout Camps in the country, the H. Roe Scout Reservation’s newest camp. Bartle Scout Reservation is the ultimate summer camp destination stretching Eagle Adventure Camp is across 3 camps and 4,200 acres. Experience the only 10-day Boy Scout camp in geared towards senior Scouts the country in the Ozark Hills on Truman Lake in Osceola, Missouri. Discover who are close to earning their more than 40 different merit badges and a host of aquatics, climbing, shooting sports Eagle Scout rank. Camp cur- and outpost programs. The riculum will focus on Eagle Bartle Scout Reservation is required merit badges and a also the home of the Tribe handful of unique merit badges of Mic-O-Say, a nationally that are tough to earn anywhere renowned program that else. Eagle Adventure Camp will be keeps older Scouts coming held July 27 – August 2. This is a provisional camp, back to summer camp. meaning Scouts will sign up individually and not with their home unit. The cost is $250 for the week. Learn FEATURED ACTIVITIES: more at www.hoac-bsa.org/bartle. ▶ Water Skiing ▶ Action Archery Explore Summer Like ▶ BMX Bike Course Limited Sessions ▶ Top Shot Powderball Still Available Never Before ▶ Ice Climbing Learn more at For more than 100 years, camping has been at ▶ Tribe of Mic-O-Say the forefront of the Scouting program. It’s an WWW.HOAC-BSA.ORG/BARTLE invaluable part of what we do. And whether it’s roasting 2017 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS marshmallows over a campfire or Session 1 June 5–14, 2017 facing your fears Session 2 June 15–24, 2017 from the top of the climbing tower, the Session 3 June 25–July 4, 2017 fun and adventure Session 4 July 7–16, 2017 of summer camp stays with us for Session 5 July 17–26, 2017 a lifetime. Session 6 July 27–August 5, 2017 Make plans now to make this summer unforgettable. Our 2017 Summer Camp Adventure Guide is your ultimate source for everything camping in the Heart of America Council. Inside you'll find camping opportunities from Day Camp to High Adventure and everything in between. Download your copy at HOAC-BSA.ORG

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STEM CAMPING

STEM Summer Escape from the ordinary and explore summer in a whole new way at a Heart of America Council STEM Camp. These interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) themed camps are a high-tech way to enhance the outdoor experience. Scouts will participate in hands-on workshops covering everything from robotics to rocketry in addition to a few traditional camp favorites. There’s a STEM Camp for every Scout so sign-up today!

WEBELOS STEM CAMP April 29-30 | Bartle Scout Reservation Cost: $30 | Open to all Webelos Scouts BEAR STEM CAMP June 23-24 & July 7-8 | Naish Scout Reservation Cost: $75 | Open to all Bear Scouts BOY SCOUT/VENTURING STEM CAMP June 13-18 | Naish Scout Reservation Cost: $250 | Open to all Boy Scouts & Venturers

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THEODORE NAISH SCOUT RESERVATION

Spend Your Summer at Naish A top Midwestern summer camp destination year after year, the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation encompass- es 900 acres of Scouting paradise in the rolling hills high above the Kaw River Valley. The Camp Naish Boy Scout summer program includes a 6-day adventure with a robust merit badge curriculum that includes 42 merit badges ranging in Limited Sessions subjects from Movie Making to Welding. In addition to offering Order of the Arrow Still Available unit elections, Call-Outs, and Inductions, Learn more at Camp Naish features extensive camp pro- WWW.HOAC-BSA.ORG/NAISH grams from sunup to past sundown.

FEATURED ACTIVITIES: 2017 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS ▶ Rock Face Challenge ▶ Golf Session 1 June 4-10, 2017 ▶ ATV Outpost ▶ SCUBA Session 2 June 12-17, 2017 ▶ Canoeing & Kayaking ▶ Order of the Arrow LDS 11-year-old Session June 23-24, 2017

Camp Staff College Scholarship Program he Heart of America Happy Trails Scott TCouncil’s Camp Staff Scholarship program Please join us in wishing our is back in 2017. The own Scott Weaver the best program is instrumental in retirement. Scott has in retaining older, more provided invaluable experienced camp staff service to the Theodore to continue to deliver a Naish Scout Reservation higher level of summer and his leadership has programs to the youth of provided thousands of our council at both the H. Scouts a superior camping Roe Bartle and Theodore experience. Thank you Naish Scout Reservations. Scott for all that you have Camp staff scholarships done and what you allow staff to continue to will continue to do for return to camp year after Scouting in the Heart year instead of getting a of America Council. traditional summer job to help cover the costs of a college education. The annual program raises funds that are distributed at the end of the summer camping season to staff. Over the past 5 years, the council has increased the amount of annual scholarships from $64,000 to more than $150,000 just last year. To make a contribution to the Camp Staff Scholarship program, visit www.hoac-bsa.org and click DONATE NOW.

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ORDER OF THE ARROW

everyone who has done their job as an Arrowman. That duty is to fulfill our purpose as an integral part of the BSA through positive youth leadership. Please continue the tradition and remember to “Build Upon the Fire.” Lodge Hosts Annual Winter Banquet Don’t forget to plan your Unit Elections for 2017 On January 7, 305 Arrowmen gathered at the DoubleTree Hotel for Tamegonit A successful unit election is the first step to attaining Lodge’s Winter Banquet. The annual event recognizes newly inducted Vigil membership in the Order of the Arrow. Learn how Honor members and Founders Award recipients. In to schedule an election at www.hoac-bsa.org/order- addition to award presentations, the Winter Banquet of-the-arrow. is also a time for friendship and fellowship and to set the vision for the Lodge for the coming year. In 2017, all Arrow- men are asked to “Build Upon the Save the Date | Tamegonit Lodge Events Fire” and become more involved Section Conclave April 7–9 with the Lodge Spring Induction #1 May 5–7 in an effort to serve more Scouts Spring Induction #2 May 19–21 across the council. Fall Induction (Bartle) August 11–13

On behalf of the More than 300 Arrowmen Tamegonit Lodge Chief, Fall Induction (Naish) September 8–10 Tamegonit Lodge gather at the DoubleTree Hotel Senn Boswell, encourages Fall Fellowship September 22–24 Executive Com- for the 2017 Tamegonit Lodge Arrowmen to “Build Upon mittee, we thank Winter Banquet the Fire” in 2017. Vigil Banquet October 7

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ADVENTURE WEEKENDS

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CUB SCOUT CAMPING

CubCraft Day Camp Bear Camp Webelos Camp WHO CAN ATTEND: WHO CAN ATTEND: WHO CAN ATTEND: Cub Scouts 1st – 5th Grade (includes Bear Scouts (3rd Grade) Webelos Scouts (4th & 5th Grade)

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A Camp provides Cub Scouts their first chance Camp…an outdoor D at CubCraft—our game t to camp at a real Boy Scout adventure that will put inspired Day Camp Reservation. Bear Camp your new Webelos and adventure. Explore a new is for Cub Scouts in the Arrow of Light-bound world of fun at one of 3rd grade and includes Scouts on track for 14 camps conveniently opportunities to success. Scouts will spend located throughout complete Bear required 3-days and 2-nights in eastern Kansas and and elective adventures. Boy Scout campsites and western Missouri. This 2-day, 1-night will get a true taste of CubCraft Day Camps Scout-and-Buddy (parent what Scout camping is run 4–5 days from 9:00 or guardian) adventure is all about. Scouts will also am to 3:00 pm and are a can’t miss experience have the opportunity to open to all Cub Scouts at one of the highest start several Webelos and in the 1st – 5th grade, rated summer camps in Arrow of Light required including Kindergarten the country. and elective adventures. graduates. Open to Webelos Scouts FEATURED in the 4th – 5th grades, FEATURED fun and friendship is ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITIES: waiting at Camp Naish. ▶ Build a Toolbox ▶ Archery ▶ Archery FEATURED ▶ Science ▶ Pirate Ship Water Park ▶ Sports ACTIVITIES: ▶ Western Stockade and Tipi Village ▶ Slingshots ▶ Rocketry ▶ Archery ▶ Climbing ▶ Arts & Crafts ▶ Climbing and ▶ First Responder ▶ BB-guns Rappelling ▶ Obstacle Course ▶ Aquatics ▶ Into the Wild COST: $65 per Scout COST: $75 per Scout Includes all meals, t-shirt, patch and program COST: $155 per Scout Includes t-shirt, patch and all program materials supplies Includes all meals, patch and program supplies

Register at Register at Register at hoac-bsa.org/cub-scout-day-camp hoac-bsa.org/cub-scout-bear-camp hoac-bsa.org/webelos-camp

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ADVANCEMENT & TRAINING

COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER SERVICE Saturday, March 4, 2017 Meet Charles Dahlquist, New National Commissioner.

All commissioners, regardless of training and position, are encouraged to attend the 2017 College of Commissioner Service on March 4 at Cerner Riverport Campus. The curriculum reflects the belief that commissioners who are current in training and are familiar with new methods are better prepared to provide effective unit service. To learn more or to register, go to www.ccs2017.kintera.org.

Why Wood Badge? The James E. West Fellowship Award is a The Dog Soldier recognition is reserved for By: Alex Taylor | Wood Badge Participant national recognition for individuals who con- Tribesmen who contribute $1,000 or more tribute $1,000 or more to their local council towards the Mic-O-Say trust fund. My father and I attended the fall Wood Badge endowment trust fund. course at Camp Naish last year. It was motiva- tional and not only a personal accomplishment, 2016 James E. West Fellows 2016 Dog Soldiers but I also got to spend two memorable week- Kevin B. Templin Brad Eichstadt Kevin B. Templin Jason Waltonen ends with my dad, my Scoutmaster, Daniel Hughes Jason Waltonen Daniel Hughes Debra Wilkinson and my friends. Brian Bigley Debra Wilkinson Brian Bigley Steve Lancaster During the Terrance Gallagher Sheila Lancaster Terrance Gallagher Sheila Lancaster Wood Badge Paul R. Mosiman Emil A. Oprisu Paul R. Mosiman William Singleton course we Leroy Smith William Singleton Leroy Smith Michael S. Weaver learned multiple Jack E. Scogin Michael S. Weaver Jack E. Scogin Devin White leadership skills such as team-building, differ- Randall J. Warner Devin White Randall J. Warner Scott Smith ent leadership styles and problem solving. This was a great experience for me and my dad to go Donald L. Soetaert John Erickson Donald L. Soetaert John Erickson through together. As Robert Baden-Powell once Morgon Ray Atkinson Rex Hayes Denver E. Harris Jr Rex Hayes said, “The Scoutmaster teaches boys to play the Denver E. Harris Jr Steven Main Johnnie Ortiz Steven Main game by doing so himself.” I believe this is very much a part of what Wood Badge is all about. Johnnie Ortiz David A Gumucio Steve Hannah David A Gumucio Steve Hannah Guy Jacobs John Boyce Guy Jacobs Be a part of our spring Wood Badge course April 7–9 and April 21–23 or our fall course John Boyce Scott Wohlford Matthew Rasins Scott Wohlford September 15–17 and September 29–October 1 Matthew Rasins Andrew Wendel Lawson Rener Andrew Wendel both at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. Lawson Rener John Cowan Kimberly Eichstadt John Cowan Online reservations are now being accepted at www.hoac-bsa.org/wood-badge. Kimberly Eichstadt Dak R. Burnett Brad Eichstadt

For more information or to learn how to contribute, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965.

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HIGH ADVENTURE

LIVE SCOUTING’S ADVENTURE 2017 National Jamboree

couting’s largest event is rapidly approaching. In late July, SHeart of America Boy Scouts and Venturers will join more than 30,000 of their closest friends at the BSA’s 2017 National Jamboree. The Jamboree will be held at The Summit…Scouting’s newest high adventure base in West Virginia. Our council is spon- soring three troops and two crews for this event. Less than 25 spots remain for this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

This year’s Jamboree contingent will depart from Kansas City the evening of July 11. Led by contingent Scoutmasters David Ayers, Dave Powell, and High Adventure Brian Osgood, Scouts will first visit the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This Open House extraordinary space exploration museum has on display a complete Saturn 5 rocket and crew mod- April 19 | Council Service Center ule, the type of rocket used to send our astronauts to the moon in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Is your troop or crew looking for ways to keep your older Scouts fully engaged in Scouting? Ready for Contingent participants will also spend a day a new outdoor challenge? Are your Scouts curious whitewater rafting and a few of days in Wash- about High Adventure opportunities? Then attend ington DC where they will tour the Capitol, our High Adventure Open House on Wednesday, the Smithsonian Museum, Arlington Cemetery April 19 at 7:00pm at the Heart of America Council and more. Service Center.

Scheduled to arrive at The Summit on July 19, This open house is designed to expand the Scouts will spend ten days experiencing activities High Adventure horizons for adult advisors, including a merit badge midway, high adventure older Scouts, and Venturers. Experienced High challenges like zip lines and rock climbing, stage Adventure leaders will present detailed information shows, patch trading, and much more. about each of the BSA National High Adventure Reservations are still being accepted, but act fast! Unit bases—Philmont, Northern Tier, Florida Sea Base leaders are encouraged to promote the Jamboree and and The Summit. Information will also be provided help their Scouts register online at www.hoac-bsa.org/ about other high adventure opportunities like the National-Jamboree. National Jamboree.

For information on the Jamboree Troop in your area contact: North Troop—David Ayers (909) 844-0832 South Troop—Dave Powell (316) 708-9828 East Troop—Brian Osgood (816) 478-4768 Jamboree Chairman—Jeff Goertz (816) 781-8403

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VENTURING

Venturing Officers Association Keep It Going: Annual VOA President Bonnie Miller [email protected] VOA Advisors Jim & Ann Salisbury (816) 868-0805 Program Planning [email protected] Venturing is a very flexible, customizable Scouting program, [email protected] which has its pros and cons. One benefit is that you as the Senior District Executive Elisa Corry (816) 569-4966 Venturers get to choose where your adventure will lead! But, that requires A [email protected] LOT of planning. The best way to keep Venturers engaged and to recruit new members is to have a strong annual program plan and calendar.

Explore Something New: Start A Crew! Your Crew should be following a process similar to this one each year to ensure Have you ever wanted to start up a new hobby, but you don’t want to do it your program is planned, prepared, and awesome. alone? Venturing is a great way for youth to get together and try something new 1. Before You Plan: Before your annual program plan, get together as crew together! Our council features Venturing Crews who focus on a variety of topics officers and discuss the interest s of the members of the crew. You can utilize from hiking to shooting sports to horseback riding, and more! The best part of various forms provided by the BSA to do this such as the Program Capability Venturing is that YOU get to choose your adventure. Inventory and Activity Interest Survey. During this time of year, many organizations and groups start thinking about 2. Hold a Conference: The Crew Annual Program Planning Conference starting a Venturing program. Here are a few tips to make sure your crew gets is exactly what it sounds like; a time for your crew to create its Annual started on the right foot. Program Plan. This should be its own meeting and could even be an overnight experience. 1. Choose a Focus: Whether you’re initially alone in your interest or you have a whole group of friends a. Your Crew President should lead the discussion, ready to join you, you need to choose a general asking for ideas for the coming year’s activities, focus for your crew. Don’t worry, you can change and writing them on a board or chart for all to see. your focus along the way, but start with something The goal is to identify a Super Activity that you new and exciting like photography, mountain will ultimately focus on throughout the year. biking, or robotics. . b Brainstorm ideas based on the Activity Interest 2. Contact the Council: You can do this at any point Surveys. in your process, but your District Executive c. Evaluate the ideas and see if they match up with will have ideas, resources, and connections your Program Capability Inventory. Do you have to help get you going. the resources you need for this idea? 3. Meet Your Minimums: Every crew needs at . d Narrow down the ideas by voting. Keep in mind, least 5 primary youth members and 4 adult some of the other ideas could be used as smaller members. Youth members are the easy part. Just ask your friends! Or, hold activities as you plan for your Super Activity. an Open House to tell other teens what your activities will be for the year. 3. Create the Calendar: Once activities have been identified and selected, Hopefully your adult members have some background in your area of focus. begin planning out your calendar. The officers will then approve the But, if they don’t, you can always learn together or ask an expert! Parents, final calendar. teachers, college students, and church youth group leaders all make great adult members. 4. Assign Activity Chairs: Each larger event should have an activity chair, a Venturer who is in charge. This is a great leadership opportunity. The Super 4. Find a Chartered Organization: If you have a very specific focus, like Activity is usually chaired by the Crew President or one of the officers. archery, you may be able to find a chartered organization who also shares your interest, like an archery range. If your area of focus does not require 5. Execute and Evaluate: Throughout the year, evaluate your past and such specialized equipment or facilities, consider asking your PTA/PTO, upcoming activities. Make changes if necessary. Note activities that were church, or community center. particularly successful or unsuccessful and why. Keep these notes for the next Annual Program Planning Conference. 5. Lead the Adventure: Once your paperwork, training, and planning are complete, you’re ready to start your adventure! Be sure to create a regular You can find more resources for starting a Venturing Crew and creating an schedule and continually invite others to join you. Annual Program Plan at the new Venturing website, www.venturing.org.

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EXPLORING Cerner STEM Club at Heritage Middle School Cerner hosted their third meeting at Heritage Middle School in Liberty where STEM focused-students can learn about health-centered careers. This past week, a registered nurse from Cerner came to talk about vital signs and how to measure them. Students had a great time listening to heartbeats, using Exploring Key Leadership pulse oximeters to measure blood oxygen District Chairman Tim Johnson [email protected] levels, and feeling their Service Team Chairman Lawson Rener [email protected] own pulse before and Exploring Executive Chelsea Wales (816) 569-4950 [email protected] after exercise.

Shawnee Overland Park Police Holiday Party The Police Explorers at Overland Park celebrated a fantastic first half of the year the Mission Law only way Kansas City knows how…with barbeque! Explorers and Officer Advisors played games, did some team building exercises, and enjoyed dinner together in Enforcement celebration of the holiday season. Learns SWAT Tactical gear, SWAT equipment, combat vehicles, and more! Shawnee Mission Law Enforcement’s most recent post meeting was hosted by Shawnee Police who have a specialized SWAT team among their officers. Explor- ers got to hear from a SWAT Sniper, try on equipment, tour Shawnee SWAT vehicles, and so much more! We’re expecting great things from the Shawnee Mission Explor- ers at this Year’s Law Enforce- ment Challenge. Follow Us on Social Media www.facebook.com/ExploringKC www.twitter.com/Exploring_KC

Start exploring your future at ExploringKC.org

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INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING

Each year, a child from Austria obtains the Peace the 90-minute private tour Light from the grotto in Bethlehem where it has of the museum by Scouter burned continuously for hundreds of years. The David Pendleton, who has flame is carried in two blast proof miners lamps volunteered as a guide at the on an Austrian Airlines jet from Tel Aviv, Israel to museum for ten years. Vienna, Austria. The light is then distributed to delegations of Scouts and others from across Europe The next Citizenship in the World who take it back, with a message of peace, to their Merit Badge workshop at the museum will be held home countries. Since 2004, Austrian Airlines has on April 8. All the seats for this event are already also flown the lamps containing the Peace Light from filled, but Scouts can be added to the wait list by Bethlehem to New York City where Scouts in the US emailing David Pendleton at Henry.D.Pendleton.ctr@ help the light spread across all of North America. mail.mil. Peace Light returns to the Learn more about the Peace Light at Heart of America Council www.peacelight.org. The international Scouting tradition of sharing the Scouts earn Citizenship in the Peace Light throughout the world continues and in early December, the Peace Light arrived at the World Merit Badge at National Pelathe District roundtable in Lawrence where it was World War I Museum shared with representatives from troops in Overland Park and Junction City, Kansas. The Peace Light Twenty-one Scouts from fourteen different troops was also featured at two special events hosted at the made their way to the National World War I Mu- Troop 55 Scout cabin in Lawrence where anyone seum this past November to learn about history and could come to receive the light and share its message earn their Citizenship in the World Merit Badge. The of peace. highlight of the day, according to the Scouts, was

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So non-Scouters can sit on the Eagle board? Yes. In fact, that can be a powerful way to introduce a soon-to-be Eagle Scout to the community.

Is anyone ineligible to sit in? Yes. Parents and unit leaders.

What if a parent insists on sitting in? Having a parent there could change the dynamics of the room, so it’s strongly discouraged. The Scout may not feel free to answer the questions honestly. He may give the answer he thinks his parents want him to give. That said, if a parent insists that he or she sits in, The Boy Scout board of review, this must be allowed.

a guide to getting started Who schedules the board of review?

t certain critical points in a Boy Scout’s journey through the The Scoutmaster or the team coach. Once they have the Scout- Aprogram, he’s asked to stop and think. He looks back on where master conference or unit leader conference, they are responsible he’s been and looks ahead to where he’s going. We call it the board for arranging the board of review at a time that works for board of review. members and the Scout. The board of review is a chance for adults to talk with the Scout Should a Scout be retested? about what he’s done, what he’s learned, how has it helped him in his advancement and how he’s enjoying the program. Scouts should not be asked to do things like recite the Scout Law or tie a bowline. That’s not the point of the board of review. It’s an essential part of the Boy Scouting experience, and it’s required for every rank from Tenderfoot to Must a Scout wear his uniform? Eagle Scout—plus the Eagle palms. No. There’s been a myth going around for many years that a Scout Who sits on the board of review? must be in Scout uniform, and that is not the case. They can be in Scout uniform if they have the complete uniform or as complete as That depends on the board of review we’re talk- possible. A board of review should not be denied because the Scout ing about. For everything but Eagle—Tenderfoot is not in uniform. through Life—and the Eagle palms, the board of review occurs at the unit level. Where can I learn more?

The unit selects three to six committee members Learn more—including details on videoconferencing, suggested who sit on the board of review, and they must be 21 discussion topics and the appeal process—in the Guide to Ad- or older. Typically, these are committee members. vancement at www.scouting.org/scoutsource/GuideToAdvancement/ BoardsofReview.aspx. For the Eagle Scout board of review, the council decides how it’s run. It could be held at the unit level with a district or council rep- Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is senior editor of Boys’ Life, Scouting resentative sitting in. Or it could be held at the district or council and Eagles’ Call Magazines. Follow Bryan on Scouting at http://blog. level. For the Eagle Scout board of review, there must be between scoutingmagazine.org. three and six adults 21 or older. For this one, board of review members don’t have to be registered members of the Boy Scouts, but they should have an understanding of the candidate and the Eagle Scout Award.

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SCOUTING HISTORY

The 1st Summer Camp at Naish By Andy Dubill, Council Historian gest difference was that the activities took place in the campsites under the watchful eye of troop The summer of 1928 brought the first Scoutmasters. Regular program areas with coun- official season of summer camping at the selors and instructors, as we know them today, did Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. The not develop until many years later. 150 Scouts that attended camp that summer all arrived to camp on the “Kansas The water activities were also a big highlight of City, Kaw Valley and Western Railroad.” camp. Swimming, canoeing and other water games Once the Scouts arrived, they were in for were held at the nearby Lake of the Forest. Camp- a long hike along a narrow, bumpy path ers swear that the one-mile walk down to the lake that followed a stream cut gully straight was about five-miles back. Boy Scouts continued up the bluffs to camp. Scouts who disem- to swim at the Lake of the Forest until the late for- barked fresh from the train were tired and ties when the first Camp Naish swimming weary by the time they carried their gear pool was built. up the long path to camp. Other activities that were popu- In 1928, the first camp buildings were erected—a small lar at camp included archery and cook shack and dining pavilion next to the camp- softball. A makeshift archery range grounds. They were located about 100 feet northwest was set up on a gentle sloping area of the “Steel Building”—a structure that stood into the not far from the dining shelter. 1980’s. The camp’s first administrative area was located Scouts made their own bows and in a small clearing near the walkway to today’s Rotary used them to earn the coveted Dining Hall. Three green wall tents were set up in a archery merit badge. This was one semi–circle in this area. The center tent was adorned of the toughest badges for Scouts with a small placard that read “Headquar- back then to earn. The favorite camp ters.” A first aid and staff tent flanked it. event was the camp softball tourna- The entire first year camp staff, the Camp ment. Softball games were scheduled Director and Camp Bugler, were housed in daily on a small meadow where the the staff tent. Reveille and retreat ceremonies swimming pool now stands. Bragging rights went along were held in the area in front of the tents. A with the camp championship as troops challenged one flagpole, cut from a pine tree, stood in front another each session. of these tents. There were four two-week sessions held that first summer. Another popular activity at camp was a “fence line” hike around camp or a hike to the “bathtubs”. The “bathtubs” The two campsites constructed earlier that were a chain of water basins along a small stream not far year were able to hold all the attendees. The from the dining shelter. Another popular activity was a first two campsites were known as Camp cookout on the rock outcrop known as “Cooking Flats”— Bridger and Camp Boone. This began the today known as “Coronado Flats.” tradition of naming campsites after famous American pioneers. The first two campsites At sundown it was customary to hike down to were located in the general area where the Rotary “Fossil Point”—now “Inspiration Point” Dining Hall is located, not far from the present to watch the sun set over the Kaw location of their counterparts. Campers slept in squad tents without floors. Valley. In the evening, campers These tents were known for the ease of which they blew down during the heavy gathered at the council ring for a campfire program complete with songs, fel- summer rainstorms. lowship and lots of laughs.

The activities at the early camp sessions were similar to activities at camp today. If you have questions about Scouting history that would be good topics for Nature, handicrafts and camping were the highlights of the program. The big- future columns email Andy Dubill at [email protected].

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HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS—OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016 BLUE ELK Troop 1033 Bryce Sullivan Steven Brown, SM Troop 1513 Joshua Tomich Charles Barry, SM Troop 396 Christopher Angles Timothy Bachta, SM Troop 1042 Noah DeHardt Jay DeHardt, SM Troop 1033 Dainen Rowe Steven Brown, SM Troop 1514 Conrad Kreimeyer Richard Young, SM Troop 1061 Shane Logwood Brian Bell, SM Troop 1082 Anthony Kilgore Christopher Diaz Sr, SM Troop 1033 Jake Brown Steven Brown, SM Troop 1673 Tyler Carr Jeffery Wendel, SM Troop 1061 Noah Kahn Brian Bell, SM Troop 1082 Jim Molt Christopher Diaz Sr, SM Troop 1033 Samuel Ackley Steven Brown, SM MORMON TRAIL SPIRIT TRAIL Troop 1138 Cody Peeler Dennis Henks, SM Troop 1054 Patrick Tobey Steven Hilger, SM Troop 4 Caleb Gant Jon Goodman, SM Troop 1003 Jackson Dahn Anthony Laughlin, SM Troop 1161 Isaiah Pinter David Dunn, SM Troop 1088 Nathan Holloway Justin Fay, SM Troop 44 Michael King Bryan Sherrow, SM Troop 1003 Wyatt Bradley Anthony Laughlin, SM Troop 1201 Cole Jones Kevin Jenkins, SM Troop 1098 Nathan Holloway John Weaver, SM Troop 44 Zachary King Bryan Sherrow, SM Troop 1032 Charles Pfeffer Dan Barnes, SM Troop 1206 Mason Middleton William Rexford, SM Troop 1098 Ethan Munden John Weaver, SM Troop 584 Carson Bishop Bret Bozick, SM Troop 1032 Carter Wilhite Dan Barnes, SM Troop 1221 Logan Simpson James Waldman, SM Troop 1110 Luke Williams Carl Gustafson, SM Troop 785 Mark Greenhalgh Quinn Greenhalgh, SM Troop 1032 Matthew Rhoads Dan Barnes, SM Troop 1223 London Bales Jason White, SM Troop 1195 Jeremiah Gray David McCaughey, SM Troop 1008 Jared Lee Stephen Holmstead, SM Troop 1160 Andrew Loughner Kelly Clasen, SM Troop 1226 Brandon Allison David Lyons Jr, SM Troop 1195 Collin Davis David McCaughey, SM Troop 1008 Carter Justesen Stephen Holmstead, SM Troop 1238 Seth Hogue John Gaston, SM Troop 1226 Andrew Pulley David Lyons Jr, SM Troop 1251 Matthew Gardner Robert Johnson, SM Troop 1051 Christopher Swett Brandon Horrocks, SM Troop 1242 Clayton Wolford Jennie Whiteside, SM Troop 1228 Justin Stubblefield Patrick Liang, SM Troop 1251 Michael Gardner Robert Johnson, SM Troop 1099 Joel Madden Bernard Bruns, SM Troop 1245 Daniel Leighter Mark Boles, SM Troop 1229 Andrew Fickle John Williamson, SM Troop 1251 Xander Higgason Robert Johnson, SM Troop 1125 Ian Terwilleger Andrew Johnson, SM Troop 1300 Evan Williams Samuel Bass, SM Troop 1266 Joshua Martin David Graham, SM Troop 1251 Evan Taylor Robert Johnson, SM Troop 1135 Campbell Condiff Seth Laudie, SM Troop 1427 Daniel Wickham Jay Ronnberg, SM Troop 1310 Seth O'Brien Jon Trumble, SM Troop 1262 Austin Storm Jon Ledford, SM Troop 1137 Benjamin Valencic Andrew Valencic, SM Troop 1427 Alexaner Aube Jay Ronnberg, SM Troop 1310 Andrew Kloth Jon Trumble, SM Troop 1262 Ian Devine Jon Ledford, SM Crew 2515 Luke Lankford Allen Wilkins, ADV Troop 1427 James Ronnberg Jay Ronnberg, SM Troop 1332 Jessup Leakey Douglas Farmer, SM Troop 1264 Caleb Riley Mark Dunning, SM Crew 2784 Kason Kentner John Giles, ADV Troop 1621 Chad Byous Patrick Snider, SM Troop 1362 Nathaniel Gamble Anthony Schamel, SM Troop 1269 Jacob Overbay David Campbell, SM Crew 2784 Andrew Allen John Giles, ADV Troop 1269 Christopher Little David Campbell, SM SHAWNEE TRAILS Troop 1492 Mikel Pratt William Hyatt, SM NORTHERN LIGHTS Troop 1492 Austin Porter William Hyatt, SM Troop 1285 Michael Roemig Bernard Swanner, SM Troop 91 Joshua Murdock Todd Martin, SM Troop 1603 Evan Heard Jason Waltonen, SM Troop 1285 Jasper Logan Bernard Swanner, SM Troop 1249 Colby West Daniel West, SM Troop 91 Domenic Corrado Todd Martin, SM Troop 1692 Nathan Rawson Brian Gilliland, SM Troop 1323 Daniel Schnelle David Parker, SM Troop 1333 Carson Schutter Ronald Adams, SM Troop 93 Gary Gentry Myrl Wear, SM Troop 1738 Andrew Sexson Paul Villanueva, SM Troop 1323 Ryan Kallenberger David Parker, SM Troop 1395 Connor Morris Steven Conway, SM Troop 98 Patrick Sullivan Daniel Fontaine, SM Quinton Turner Joseph Blount, SM Maxwell Anderson Daniel Fontaine, SM BIG MUDDY Troop 1323 Spencer Werremeyer David Parker, SM Troop 1433 Troop 98 Troop 1366 Zachary Dautenhahn Chester Galloway, SM Troop 1495 Dillon McPhee Christopher Conner, SM Troop 123 Matthew Murphy Troy Johnson, SM Casey Hink Douglas Watson, SM Troop 1120 Troop 1366 AJ Maupin Chester Galloway, SM PELATHE Troop 136 Joshua Holloway Lowell Teague, SM Troop 1120 Luke Norman Douglas Watson, SM Troop 1469 Nicholas Koenig Lexie Wallace, SM T roop 136 Carter Hey Lowell Teague, SM Troop 1120 Seth Twilligear Douglas Watson, SM Troop 1601 Chase Torgerson Michael Dulle, SM Troop 53 Henry DeWitt Mitchell Yulich, SM Troop 136 Griffin Hey Lowell Teague, SM Troop 1415 James Tate Michael Ryun, SM Troop 1601 Johnathan Torgerson Michael Dulle, SM Troop 53 Devin Van Schmus Mitchell Yulich, SM Troop 136 Scott Morrison Lowell Teague, SM Troop 1415 Sean Morgan Michael Ryun, SM Troop 1601 Alexander Crayon Michael Dulle, SM Troop 53 Jonathan Lesslie Mitchell Yulich, SM Troop 181 Matthew Kipper John Whiteside, SM Troop 1611 Houston Webb Richard Webb, SM Troop 1601 Joseph Frerichs Michael Dulle, SM Troop 53 Alexander Craig Mitchell Yulich, SM Troop 185 Davis Bradley Christopher Overmann, SM Troop 1611 Ryder Brooks Richard Webb, SM Troop 1601 Tyler Gray Michael Dulle, SM Troop 55 Nicholas Guerrero Robert Burdick, SM Troop 185 Jacob Stratton Christopher Overmann, SM Troop 1713 Dallas Walls John Mitchell, SM Troop 1778 Drake Morgan Charles Atchison, SM Troop 55 Joshua Waisner Robert Burdick, SM Troop 185 Mark Babcock Christopher Overmann, SM Sayuz Thapa Guy Jacobs, SM GOLDEN EAGLE IRON HORSE Troop 59 Troop 186 Alexander Sedlacek Ronald Morris, SM Kenneth McLaughlinGuy Jacobs, SM Chance Rogers Andrew Johnson, SM Troop 59 Troop 186 Kyle Clow Ronald Morris, SM Troop 1125 Troop 34 Thomas Lappin Scott Higgins, SM Samuel Hambleton Guy Jacobs, SM Keith Wlliamson III Gerard Coday, SM Troop 59 Troop 189 Ethan Wettstein Max Waddell, SM Troop 1214 Troop 34 Parker Wood Scott Higgins, SM Patrick Oblon Guy Jacobs, SM Henry Reinsch Kyle Bergman, SM Troop 59 Troop 199 Chace Prothe Allen Perkins, SM Troop 1247 Troop 54 Cameron Pflaum Michael Kowynia, SM Reese Stellwagon Guy Jacobs, SM Troop 1247 Nathan Nance Kyle Bergman, SM Troop 59 Troop 199 Jonathan Wankum Allen Perkins, SM Troop 83 David Genis Jacob Brelsford, SM Troop 60 Christopher Geiss Jeffrey Wellman, SM Troop 199 Jacob Scott Allen Perkins, SM Troop 1247 Nickolas Humston Kyle Bergman, SM Troop 83 Caleb Clark Jacob Brelsford, SM Troop 1247 Christian Leech Kyle Bergman, SM PIONEER TRAILS Troop 199 Charles Tetrick Allen Perkins, SM Troop 83 Ethan Whitaker Jacob Brelsford, SM Troop 247 Travis Hensley Scott Armstrong, SM Troop 1260 James Barber Michael Webb, SM Troop 86 Jacob Schouten Robert Norris, SM Troop 1016 Colin McCann David Banks, SM Troop 1260 Ryan Pappert Michael Webb, SM Troop 1016 Christoff Hauptmann David Banks, SM Troop 247 Caleb McDonald Scott Armstrong, SM Troop 88 Andrew Boline James Martin, SM Troop 256 Ethan Hulen Lester Fulk, SM Troop 1288 Nikolas Ufferman Randall Meador, SM Troop 182 William Leavitt Michael Schauf, SM Troop 1016 John Robertson David Banks, SM Troop 1288 Adam Nissley Randall Meador, SM Troop 1016 Jack Griswold David Banks, SM Troop 257 Jason Bare Andrew Russell, SM Troop 182 Carter Maass Michael Schauf, SM Troop 257 Zackary Russell Andrew Russell, SM Troop 1302 Adrian Wallace Joseph Davis, SM Troop 201 Jonah Laughlin Greg Baugh, SM Troop 1027 Clayton Varner Robert Coates, SM Troop 1302 Merrick Schumaker Joseph Davis, SM Troop 1062 Johnny Tancredi George Weaver, SM Troop 265 Christian Kaufhold Stephen Vohs, SM Troop 201 Jonathan Legg Greg Baugh, SM Troop 265 Samuel Rose Stephen Vohs, SM Troop 1309 Raymond Coleman Timothy Denney, SM Troop 201 Holden Rohlfing Greg Baugh, SM Troop 1062 Julian Kiwinda George Weaver, SM Troop 1354 Nathan Adams James Niederberger, SM Troop 1084 Thomas Davis Samuel Otto, SM Troop 282 Maguire Hardin Kerby Ball, SM Troop 225 Tanner Villasenor Ed Davey, SM Troop 282 Samuel Wright Kerby Ball, SM Troop 1354 Bruce Menard James Niederberger, SM Troop 240 Andrew Loveall Christopher McMullin, SM Troop 1084 Henry Heese Samuel Otto, SM Troop 1354 Joseph Bell James Niederberger, SM Troop 1084 Theodore Lovelace Samuel Otto, SM Troop 284 Chase Owens Steven Revare, SM Troop 240 Jacob Frank Christopher McMullin, SM Troop 284 Nicholas Monks Steven Revare, SM Troop 1357 Joseph Becchina Roger Hill, SM Troop 289 Forest King James Nemer, SM Troop 1118 Mark Watz Michael Lisac, SM Troop 1357 Austin Kleinmeyer Roger Hill, SM Troop 1150 John Sulzer Christopher Delong, SM Troop 299 Grant Mackender Eric Argie, SM Troop 315 Harrison Jones Craig Gabel, SM Troop 354 Coleman Moffitt Robert Kakareka, SM Troop 1357 Alex Finazzo Roger Hill, SM Troop 351 Andrew Krenzel Mark Fix, SM Troop 1150 Alexander Kreidler Christopher Delong, SM Troop 1357 Lukas Whistler Roger Hill, SM Troop 1188 Michael Lunn Charles Gray, SM Troop 358 Braeden Riffel Nathan Roney, SM Troop 412 Clay Morgan William Wood, SM Troop 387 Robert Castaneda Richard Thomann, SM Troop 1357 Evan Bohlman Roger Hill, SM Troop 412 Andrew Wood William Wood, SM Troop 1588 Jacob Sublette Paul Hermes, SM Troop 1374 Nathaniel Manning Paul Crooks, SM Troop 1588 Walker Smith Paul Hermes, SM Troop 387 Jacob Miller Richard Thomann, SM Troop 425 Ethan Pierce Gary Hazeltine, SM Troop 394 Ian Bowen Bryan Barragree, SM Troop 1374 Ryan DeCamp Paul Crooks, SM Troop 487 Taylor Chambers Joel Corkill, SM SOARING EAGLE Troop 1374 Blake Newland Paul Crooks, SM Troop 394 Nicholas Lorino Bryan Barragree, SM Troop 494 Martrim Besch Kyle Weber, SM Troop 10 Sebastian Trill Robert Day, SM Troop 394 Christian Scharpenburg Bryan Barragree, SM Troop 1374 Nicholas Hernandez Paul Crooks, SM Troop 888 Thomas O'Connor Kenneth Spiller, SM Troop 10 Saketh Dendi Robert Day, SM Zachary Popejoy Michael Riley, SM Troop 395 Jeremy Martin Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 1376 KAW Troop 10 Ryan Richards Robert Day, SM Troop 1376 Quinn Hall Michael Riley, SM Troop 395 Jesse Long Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 5 Blake Best Brian Turrel, SM Troop 10 Maxwell Mondry Robert Day, SM Troop 395 John Long Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 1376 Tanner Cook Michael Riley, SM Troop 10 Matthew Motley Robert Day, SM Troop 1376 Clayton Bentch Michael Riley, SM Troop 149 Andrew Butzbach Craig Theroff, SM Troop 395 Henry Rielley Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 160 Ian Pack John Pack, SM Troop 10 Davis Miller Robert Day, SM Troop 395 Bennett Hense Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 1376 David Butler Michael Riley, SM Troop 10 Liam McConnell Robert Day, SM Troop 1376 Zachary Krouse Michael Riley, SM Troop 160 Ethan Wolf John Pack, SM Troop 395 Aidan Hense Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 167 Nicholas Koch Roger Linder, SM Troop 10 Jacob Rohleder Robert Day, SM Troop 395 Christian Hense Bryan Clingan, SM Troop 1376 Andrew Cable Michael Riley, SM Troop 10 Christian Staecker Robert Day, SM Troop 1376 Luke Jines Michael Riley, SM Troop 169 Nathan Meeker Eric York, SM Troop 401 Brogan McKenzie Michael Meigs, SM Troop 173 Seth Burleson Glenn Kolin, SM Troop 10 John Roening Robert Day, SM Troop 428 Andrew Johnson Todd Steinmetz, SM Troop 1376 Nathan Riley Michael Riley, SM Troop 92 Lakota Monson James Rinehart, SM Troop 1394 Aaron Stockmann Brian Streich, SM Troop 357 Samuel Spiker Raymond Stockman II, SM Troop 522 Joel Quarnstrom Steven Croft, SM Troop 366 Cody Savage Gerard Overbey, SM Troop 92 Quinton Birmingham James Rinehart, SM Troop 522 Samuel Thalmann Steven Croft, SM Troop 1397 Hayden Loughery Timothy Kixmiller, SM William Frederick James Rinehart, SM LONE BEAR Troop 92 Troop 1032 Mathin Vitti Dan Barnes, SM Troop 1408 Hunter Pilcher Jeffrey Walters, SM John Rinehart James Rinehart, SM Troop 92 TWIN RIVERS Troop 1412 Nathan Underwood Justin Hoke, SM Troop 1225 Michael Talbot Dennis Wolf, SM Troop 92 Drake Sifuentes James Rinehart, SM Troop 1447 Trevor Mahin Matthew Wheeler, SM Troop 1225 Tanner Wray Dennis Wolf, SM Troop 218 Jack Mayer Mark Garcia, SM Troop 63 Austin Patton Gary Johnson, SM Troop 1447 Patrick Flynn Matthew Wheeler, SM Troop 1400 Joshua Petree Russell Petree, SM Troop 218 Bryce Davis Mark Garcia, SM Troop 100 Alexander Johnston Daniel Buchman, SM Troop 1447 Brett Rowald Matthew Wheeler, SM Troop 1404 Ethan Orr Ronda Weinmann, SM Troop 218 Samuel Stewart Mark Garcia, SM Troop 106 Christopher Atterbury Jon Shotton, SM Troop 1460 Dillion Brenneman Gregory Boggs, SM Troop 1404 Matthew Richner Ronda Weinmann, SM Troop 324 Jack Warner Kent Bredehoeft, SM HIGH TRAIL Troop 1437 William McEvoy Hurley Mahan, SM Troop 333 Thomas Mitchell Terry Ecklund, SM Troop 1033 Garret LaHue Steven Brown, SM Troop 1513 Ryan Helmig Charles Barry, SM Troop 333 Anthony Hornung Terry Ecklund, SM

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

BIG MUDDY BLUE ELK

Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Randy Florence (660) 232-4479 [email protected] District Chairman Bill Essmann (816) 220-4465 [email protected] District Commissioner Chris Jones (816) 673-4772 [email protected] District Commissioner Ken Horrell (816) 229-7370 [email protected] District Executive Tanner Fuson (816) 569-4925 [email protected] District Executive Taylor Sellars (816) 569-4954 [email protected]

2016 TOTAL 2016 TOTAL 9 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm YOUTH SERVED 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm YOUTH SERVED 704 Lexington United Methodist Church, 2,443 Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO February 7 Roundtable, 7:30 pm February 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 4 District Dinner, 6:00 pm 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO Wentworth Military Academy, Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 1880 Washington Ave, Lexington, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO April Lexington United Methodist Church, 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO Lexington United Methodist Church, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO April 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 7 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 15 Annual Business Meeting, 7:00 pm 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, Lexington United Methodist Church, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 4 Roundtable, 7:30 pm March 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, Lexington United Methodist Church, Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 17-19 Klondike 6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO Kcac-FM Lexington, Odessa, MO Lexington United Methodist Church, March 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 5 District Pinewood Derby, 2:00 pm Higginsville Middle School Gym, 805 W 31st St, Higginsville, MO

Klondike Derby This year’s Klondike Derby will be held on February 17–19 at Radio Hill—a few miles outside of Odessa. There will be several “towns” set-up so Scouts can stop CubCraft Day Camp and learn new skills. The most Discover the science of Scouting at CubCraft Day Camp important skill they will learn is C July 10–14 at the American Legion Farm in Blue OA C teamwork. One cannot survive the H Springs. This year’s CubCraft theme will feature u Arctic winter on their own. We a new and exciting program focused around hope to see you all out at Big Muddy’s 2017 Klondike Derby. It will be a blast. Look 7 b mapping and building. Online registration is 1

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• $75 on or after April 26 A D • $80 if added at camp t • New Scouts are always $65

For more information, contact R. Scott Smith at [email protected]

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

FRONTIER GOLDEN EAGLE

Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Kenneth Garrett (816) 522-9532 [email protected] District Chairman Howard Scott (816) 918-7991 [email protected] District Commissioner John Creagar (913) 221-8916 [email protected] District Commissioner David Lehman [email protected] District Director Niel Campbell (816) 569-4949 [email protected] District Director Dusty Boatright (816) 569-4967 [email protected] Sr. District Executive Stephanie Regalia (816) 569-4929 [email protected] Sr. District Executive Kerry Jorn (816) 569-4937 [email protected] Program Paraprofessional LaKisha Martin (816) 569-4960 [email protected]

2016 TOTAL 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm YOUTH SERVED 2,645 2016 TOTAL 16 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Police Academy, YOUTH SERVED 3,903 South Patrol Police Station, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO February 4 Commissioner College February April Cerner Riverport, 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 6711 NE Birmingham Rd, Kansas City, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 12 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Police Academy, 7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, South Patrol Police Station, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO St. James Catholic School, 4 District Pinewood Derby 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 16 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 20 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm New Mark Middle School, 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, South Patrol Police Station, 515 NE 106th St, Kansas City, MO 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO St. James Catholic School, 7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO March St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO April 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO St. James Catholic School, Police Academy, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO March 4 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, It’s Pinewood Derby Time 2 Patron Luncheon, 12:00 pm 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO Kansas City Marriott, The Frontier District Pinewood Derby is set for March 4 at the General Motors 200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Fairfax Plant. An estimated 300 Scouts are expected to participate. There will also St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO be a silent auction and raffle with the proceeds going to help Frontier Scouts pay for summer camp. Timeline and rules will be distributed soon. For more information, contact Stephanie Regalia at [email protected]. Popcorn Celebration Pack 4394 celebrates their top popcorn salesmen courtesy of a pie in the face of their Cubmaster! Brian Striech was a good sport and allowed the Cub Scouts who had the highest traditional and online sales in the pack throw a pie in his face.

Scouts watch the intense 2014 Pinewood Derby Race at the GM Plant

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

HIGH TRAIL IRON HORSE

Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman James Freeman (816) 524-1630 [email protected] District Chairman Dan Kerling (913) 952-5761 [email protected] District Commissioner Dan Morales (816) 769-1810 [email protected] District Commissioner Bob Clewell (913) 226-8668 [email protected] District Director Ann Wasman (816) 569-4961 [email protected] District Director James Arcano (816) 569-4941 [email protected] District Executive Jesse Miller (816) 569-4982 [email protected] Sr. District Executive Nathan Rackers (816) 569-4964 [email protected]

2016 TOTAL 2016 TOTAL 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm YOUTH SERVED YOUTH SERVED 2,877 1,916 St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Indian Creek Community Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS February 18 District Dinner February 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 7 District Commissioner & Committee 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS Meeting, 6:30 pm First Baptist Church of Olathe, Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, April 2024 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 3 Pinewood Derby Weigh-In, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 7 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Blackbob Rd, Olathe KS Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 4 Pinewood Derby, 10:00 am 4 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 4 Merit Badge Academy, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Blackbob Rd, Olathe KS Summit Lakes Middle School, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 3500 Windemere Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 16 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 11 Merit Badge Forum Day 2, 9:00 am Colonial Presbyterian Church, March St. Matthew Lutheran Church, St. James Academy, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 24506 Prairie Star Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm April Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 30 Scout Day at the K 11 Iron Horse District Dinner, 6:00 pm 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO Kauffman Stadium, Indian Creek Community Church, 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 12480 S Blackbob Rd, Olathe, KS First Baptist Church of Olathe, 7 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm 2024 E 151st St, Olathe, KS Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 16 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO Colonial Presbyterian Church, 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 17-19 Klondike Derby, 5:00 pm High Trail District Dinner Camp Naish, 1100 Martinek Ln, 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Kansas City, KS Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS Join us for the High Trail District Dinner March 25 Merit Badge Forum Day 3, 9:00 am 18 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church beginning at St. James Academy, 20 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm 5:30 pm. Registration is available online or at the 24507 Prairie Star Pkwy, Lenexa, KS Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS Council Service Center. Cost is $25 to attend. New March C Eagle Scouts can attend the dinner for only $15. OA 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm H C Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm and the program u First Baptist Church of Olathe, will start at 7:00 pm. We will honor selected 2024 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 7 b volunteers with multiple awards, including the 1

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District Award of Merit.

Iron Horse Day Camp P r

The Iron Horse Day Camp is scheduled for Monday,

June 26 – Friday, June 30 at the Johnson County Fair D Grounds (136 E Washington, Gardner, KS). This year’s t theme is CubCraft—think Minecraft combined with Cub activities for one awesome week of programs. The schedule is 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on Friday. Registration is available at ScoutCamping.org. Cost is $65 before April 26, $75 after the 26, and $80 at the gate. Limited Tickets Still Available HOAC-BSA.org Contact Laura Guengerich with questions at [email protected].

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

KAW LONE BEAR

Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Andrew Cameron (913) 775-3790 [email protected] District Chairman Gary Groff (660) 924-4028 [email protected] District Commissioner Larry Strickland (816) 918-6171 [email protected] District Commissioner Bob Hale (660) 238-7232 [email protected] District Executive Janell Neal (816)-569-4983 [email protected] District Director David Riker (816) 569-4974 [email protected]

2016 TOTAL 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 2016 TOTAL 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm YOUTH SERVED YOUTH SERVED 1,083 Cabela’s, 770 Clinton Scout Building, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO February 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm February 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Cabela’s, Warrensburg United Methodist Church, 2 District Roundtable, 6:30 pm 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 141 E Gay St, Warrensburg, MO Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, Clinton Scout Building, 425 W. Morse Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS April 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO April 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 6 District Roundtable, 6:30 pm 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Cabela’s, Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, Clinton Scout Building, Clinton Scout Building, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 425 W. Morse Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Cabela’s, Cabela’s, Clinton Scout Building, Clinton Scout Building, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO March 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm March 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Cabela’s, Clinton Scout Building, 2 District Roundtable, 6:30 pm 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, Clinton Scout Building, 425 W. Morse Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS 21-23 Camporee/OA Call out 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Ken Bernard Park, 15650 Gillman Road, Lansing, KS District Recognition Dinner 2017 Day Camp—“CubCraft” The annual Lone Bear District Recognition Dinner Take Scouting to the next level this summer at was held on January 31 at the Clinton Elks Lodge. CubCraft—our game inspired Day Camp The evening was a huge success as we were able to adventure. Camp will take place June 5–9 recognize several of Lone Bear’s quality volunteers and at Camp Naish in Kansas City, Kansas. honor the 2016 Lone Bear Eagle Scout Class. Going to camp is a wonderful part of the Cub Scout experience and helps your pack District Award of Merit Recipients: earn Scouting’s Journey to Excellence and Dr. Chuck Barry—Troop 513 Summertime Pack awards. Arnold Sauther—Troop 509 ▶ Register online at ScoutCamping.org Silver Bear Recipients: ▶ Scouts paid in full on or before April 26— Todd Dale—Troop 513 $65 per Scout Sarah Duncan—Pack 430 ▶ Scouts paid in full after April 26— James Simmons—Troop 400 $75 per Scout Gabriel Smart—Troop 350 ▶ Scouts added at camp $80 Lonely Bear Recipient: ▶ New Scouts are $65 anytime Melissa Willings Volunteer opportunities are available. Contact Janell Neal for more information. Top Popcorn Seller: Tyler Nunez—Pack 405 Whiteman Air Force Base Sold $1,771 in popcorn

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

MORMON TRAIL NORTHERN LIGHTS

Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Bruce Priday (913) 523-4981 [email protected] District Chairman Ted Wilson (816) 797-8754 [email protected] District Commissioner Doug Neidholdt (816) 699-8333 [email protected] District Commissioner Larry Duncan (816) 213-9928 [email protected] Senior District Executive Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 [email protected] Senior District Executive Elisa Corry (816) 569-4966 [email protected]

2016 TOTAL 3 Mormon Trail District Awards 2016 TOTAL 13 Good Scout Award Reception, 5:30 pm YOUTH SERVED 1,942 Dinner, 7:00 pm YOUTH SERVED 1,005 BC Bistro, Independence Stake Center, 7749 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 705 Walnut St., Independence, MO April February February April 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 2 & 7 Attend Local Roundtables 4 & 6 Attend Local Roundtables 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 2 Roving Roundtable, 7:00 pm 6 Roving Roundtable 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO Platte City Stake, 7 Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster 2700 Ensign Dr, Platte City, MO 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Training, 6:00 pm Platte County Community Center South, Heartland Center, 7 Mormon Trail District Committee 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 16965 MO-45, Parkville, MO Meeting, 7:00 pm Council Service Center, 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 7-8 Outdoor Leader Skills Training, 8:30 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO Platte County Community Center South, pm – 5:00 pm 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO Heartland Center, March 11 District Pinewood Derby 16965 MO-45, Parkville, MO 2 & 7 Attend Local Roundtables Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 8-9 Webelos Woods 2 Roving Roundtable 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO Heartland Center, March 16965 MO-45, Parkville, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Platte County Community Center South, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, District Awards Dinner to Welcome 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO New National Commissioner 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, The inaugural Mormon Trail District Awards Dinner Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO will be held on Friday, March 3 at 7:00 pm at the 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO Independence Stake Center. 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm The evening will include Platte County Community Center South, the presentation of the 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO District Award of Merit and a special recognition of our Celebrating Success: Northern Lights District Dinner 2016 Eagle Scout class. Charles 2016 was an amazing year for the Northern Lights District and we had a lot to cel- Dahlquist, the new National BSA ebrate at our District Dinner in January. Commissioner and former General Young Men’s President Dan West, Scoutmaster of Troop 249, was recognized with the first Northern Lights Outstand- for the Church of Jesus Christ of ing Leader Award. Dan has been an active Scouting volunteer for nearly 20 years and has Latter-day Saints, will serve as keynote speaker. The provided valuable leadership and mentorship to the youth of Weston, MO. dinner is open to all Stake Presidencies, Bishoprics, Scouting leaders, 2016 Eagle Scouts, and families. The cost is $15. All 2016 Eagle Scouts are free. Dan Walstrom, District Vice Chair of Membership, was recognized with the District Award Register at www.hoac-bsa.org/mormon-triail-activities- of Merit. Dan has been actively involved in Scouting as a unit leader, camp commissioner, and-camping. and district committee member. Dan has brought new insight and leadership to the District Membership Committee and helped achieve membership growth for 2 consecutive years. Ryan Hughes, Scoutmaster of Troop 314 and District Activities Chair, was recognized with the District Award of Merit. Ryan is the youngest Scoutmaster in Northern Lights and shares his excitement for Scouting with those he leads. As District Activities Chair, he has planned spectacular events such as Camporee, District Pinewood Derby, Webelos Woods, and more.

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

PELATHE PIONEER TRAILS

Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Scott Braden (785) 423-1134 [email protected] District Chair Wayne Feuerborn (816) 333-5742 [email protected] District Commissioner Scott Gates (785) 550-8477 [email protected] District Commissioner Michael Grimaldi (816) 665-8072 [email protected] District Executive Chrissy Hatcher (816) 569-4913 [email protected] District Director Niel Campbell (816) 569-4949 [email protected] District Executive Marcus Solomon (816) 569-4938 [email protected] 2016 TOTAL 2 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm YOUTH SERVED 925 First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 2016 TOTAL 2 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm YOUTH SERVED 982 Central United Methodist Church, 2 Sign-up for Scouting For Food and 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO February Flyer Pick-up, 7:15 pm First Baptist Church, 2 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS February Central United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 16 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 2 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm First Presbyterian Church, Central United Methodist Church, April 2 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 2415 Clinton Parkway 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO First Baptist Church, 6 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS April 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 3-5 District Camporee: Klondike Derby 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2 First Baptist Church, 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 2 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 9 District Recognition Dinner 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO Maceli’s, 6 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS First Baptist Church, 6 Roundtable, 7:30 pm 4 District Recognition Dinner, 6:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, 11 District Pinewood Derby 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS Colonial Presbyterian Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO Dale Willey Chevrolet, Lawrence, KS 8 Scouting For Food Pick-up Date, 9500 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO after 9:00 am 21 Spring Camporee 16 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 18 STEM Merit Badge Academy, 8:00 am Camp Lake of the Woods, 20 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, Burns & McDonnell, 7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO 2415 Clinton Parkway First Presbyterian Church, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 2415 Clinton Parkway March March 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm First Baptist Church, Central United Methodist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

New Pioneer Trails District Executive Scouting for Food—A Pelathe Scouting Tradition in its 30th Year We are pleased to welcome Marcus Solomon to the Pioneer Trails team as a new Scouting for Food is a long-standing tradi- District Executive with the Heart of America Council. Marcus is a Kansas City tion in the Pelathe District. This April will native who attended Paseo Academy mark the 30th year that Scouts have con- of Performing Arts where he studied ducted a one-day, district-wide drive to col- theater. He graduated from Grambling lect food from our neighbors for local food State University with a degree in Com- banks. In 2016, more than 10,000 items munications where he served as a Stu- were collected by Scouts on a single day. dent Body President. In his spare time, This year’s Scouting For Food “Food Pickup he enjoys reading novels, traveling the Date” will be on April 8, after 9:00 am. We country and dedicating himself to the are asking all units to sign up to participate in the event at foundation he and his sister started in the March Roundtable and then pick up their flyers the same night. Between April memory of their mother and others 1 and April 6, units should make plans to deliver Scouting For Food flyers to all who have lost their life to breast cancer. homes in their neighborhoods.

If you have questions about Scouting for Food, contact John Scott at (785) 542-3510 or [email protected].

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

SHAWNEE TRAILS SOARING EAGLE

Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Chris Hodgdon (913) 205-8449 [email protected] District Chairman Dave Timpe (913) 226-3566 [email protected] District Commissioner Scott Tener (913) 422-7885 [email protected] District Commissioner Mary Kilkenny (913) 645-9625 [email protected] District Director Jenna Bentrop (816) 569-4969 [email protected] District Director Lizz Rhodus (816) 569-4970 [email protected] Senior District Executive Lauren Crowder (816) 569-4918 [email protected] District Executive Tori LoGrasso (816) 569-4962 [email protected]

2016 TOTAL March 2016 TOTAL 2 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm YOUTH SERVED YOUTH SERVED Jewish Community Center, 3,203 2 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 1,836 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS Indian Creek Technology Center, 9 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm February 4401 W 103rd St, Shawnee Mission, KS February Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 4 Merit Badge Forum, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 2 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm 2 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS Westridge Middle School, Indian Creek Technology Center, Jewish Community Center, 9300 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS 23 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm 4401 W 103rd St, Shawnee Mission, KS 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 4 Merit Badge Forum, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 9 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Overland Park, KS Atonement Lutheran, Westridge Middle School, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS April: 9300 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 9 District Dinner, 5:45 pm 16 District Commissioner Quarterly Atonement Lutheran, Jewish Community Center, Old Shawnee Town, Meeting, 7:00 pm 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS Leawood Justice Center, 16 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm 4201 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 6 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm 11 Webelos on Wheels, 8:45 am Emmanuel Baptist Church, Jewish Community Center, UMKC—Department of Physics, 21 District Recognition Banquet 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS Flarsheim Hall KU Edwards Campus, Best Conference 5110 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO Center, 12604 Quivira, Overland Park, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 16 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm 23 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS Emmanuel Baptist Church, Colonial Presbyterian Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS Overland Park, KS 27 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm March Colonial Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS Shawnee Trails District Award Recipients 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center, Congratulations to the 2016 District Award of Merit 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS recipients, the Outstanding Leader Award recipients and all the volunteers of Shawnee Trails District. Fall back…spring forward District Award of Merit Outstanding Commissioner Outstanding Venturing Advisor While we look back on what a great fall we had in Soaring RJ Wilson, Troop 428 Larry Huddleston Dave Allen, Crew 2354 Eagle, where we recruited 332 NEW boys into Cub Tom Pistorius, Troop 91 Jim Guthrie Outstanding Cubmaster Scouts, we can’t help but look ahead to the spring. Venetia McFarlin, Troop 394 Outstanding Chartered Anne Borgmier, Troop 387 Matthew Harkins, Pack 3298 Springtime brings new life, new resolutions and Organization Representative John Schnake, Pack 3258 a new group Cathi Maynard Outstanding Jim Nicholson, Troop 401 Scouter Outstanding Den Leader of boys to join Outstanding Committee Chair Scouting. What does Rick Thomann, Troop 387 Jeff Sickles, Pack 3394 Donna Brandt, Troop 387 Tracy Bebb, Pack 3094 your pack plan to do Gene Bellner Jr. Outstanding Steve Clark, Troop 282 David Gast, Pack 3394 to recruit new Scouts this Scoutmaster Nikki England, Pack 3094 Richard Espinoza, Pack 3094 spring? Don’t forget, you can sign up online Jason Parker, Troop 358 Outstanding Committee for Cub Scouts anytime at KCScouting.org. Outstanding Assistant Member Be on the lookout for information from your Scoutmaster Pam Hale, Troop 358 District Executive on spring recruiting soon. Brian Greenwald, Troop 282 Terry Radke, Troop 395 Daniel Wright, Troop 394 Lynne Louise Milum, Troop 265 Bill Scheiber, Troop 199

30 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America February/March 2017

DISTRICT INFORMATION

SPIRIT TRAIL TWIN RIVERS

Key Leadership Key Leadership

District Chairman Eric Collins (816) 520-1658 [email protected] District Chairman Josh Hebert (913) 837-5202 [email protected] District Commissioner Kelsie Clark (816) 305-4078 [email protected] District Commissioner Peter Meline (913) 755-1347 [email protected] Senior District Executive Cami Marcom (816) 569-4940 [email protected] District Executive Katie Dalton (816) 569-4973 [email protected]

2016 TOTAL 11 District Dinner and Silent Auction, 5:45 pm 2016 TOTAL 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm YOUTH SERVED 1,269 Adrian Optimist Club YOUTH SERVED 534 First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 9 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Archie United Methodist Church, February February 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO La Hacienda, 546 Main St, Osawatomie, KS 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, Archie United Methodist Church, April 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm April First Presbyterian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Archie United Methodist Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 9 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO First Presbyterian Church, La Hacienda, Archie United Methodist Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 546 Main St, Osawatomie, KS 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO 13 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Archie United Methodist Church, March March 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO La Hacienda, 546 Main St, Osawatomie, KS 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, Archie United Methodist Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

Spirit Trail Welcomes New District Chairman Spring into Scouting! Spirit Trail is excited to welcome our new District Chair- Scouts have a lot going on this spring. There are Blue and Gold Banquets and Courts man—Eric Collins. Eric was born and raised in Osceola. of Honor. With all these events going on, we also want to make sure you hear about He received his Bachelor’s degree from Missouri State the Twin Rivers Investment in Character campaign. Without this campaign we University, followed by a Law degree from UMKC. He is an would not be able to attorney at his practice, Collins & Jones, PC., where he has help our youth do worked for the past 7 years. things like attend camp or even register Eric is a member of the Board of Directors for Ozanam, a for Scouting pro- nonprofit serving at risk youth and young adults, where he grams. also served as President from 2011–2013. Eric currently serves as the President of the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club and has served on the Club’s Board We also have sign-ups of Directors since 2013. for Day Camp, Bear Camp, and Webelos Eric is a member of the Troop 32 committee in Raymore, Camp happening MO. He is an Ordeal Member of the Order of the Arrow. at the pack level. Eric’s wife, Angela, and their son Jacob, entered the Tribe The Boy Scouts are of Mic-o-Say last summer, and Eric will be entering the preparing for their Tribe first session of 2017. big summer camping experience, be it High Adventure or resident summer camp.

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