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ScoutScout NightNight withwith thethe FREE Youth Fishing Clinic “Catch“Catch ofof thethe DayDay ForFor thethe BSA”BSA” RoyalsRoyals Kansas: Saturday, July 13, 2002 Rose’s Pond at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park (87th and Lackman) Royals Vs. Derby starts at 9:00 a.m. and continues through 1:00 p.m. Indians Date: 5/11/02 Missouri: Saturday, July 27, 2002 James A Reed Memorial Conservation (13101 S.E. Ranson Rd—off 350 Hwy) Time: 6:05 p.m. Prairie Meadows Lake Carlos Beltran bobble Come in uniform & Derby starts at 9:00 a.m. and continues through 1:00 p.m. head giveaway25,000 fans! to first participate in pre- The purchase of 25 game parade Register your pack NOW! For more information call Tickets or more get around the field! Kids MUST pre-register to fish!! David Riker at your unit # displayed (816) 942-9333, ext. 174 on the scoreboard! Special Discount Seating, Regular Bring your own sack lunch Prices are $16 & $10 and fishing pole! IMPORTANT—If your tickets are purchased by Friday, May 3rd, they will be mailed directly to your contact Enjoy a day at the water’s edge and person listed below. All orders received after May 3rd must be picked up at the council service center. learn to fish safely and have To purchase tickets please return by May 8th. fun with your friends trying to catch that “Big One!” Pack #: ______Troop #: ______District Name: ______Contact Person: ______Phone #: ( ) ______Address:______City, State, Zip: ______Something fun and exciting for all of you Kansas Scouts to look forward to is Number of Field Plaza Tickets @ $11 ea. = $ ______learning everything there is to know about fishing. Individuals will be there to Number of View Level Infield @ $6 ea. = $ ______teach you many fishing skills Make Checks Payable to: Questions? Please contact Heart of America Council, BSA This event is just another way to keep your pack or troop busy through the Lori Gooding at (816) 942-9333 summer months. So why not allow as many youth as possible to join in the fun. Attn: Lori Gooding ext: 154 – Event Code - 697 10210 Holmes Rd. , Kansas City, MO 64131-4212 DO A SPRING RECRUITMENT! It’s not too late!

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United Way and the Scouts can again support the Liberty Memorial, the only memorial in the United States dedicated solely to the soldiers of WWI, by participating in the re-dedication program on May 25th, 2002. For more information, please contact Bryan Bolding at (816) 942-9333. Trail’s End Popcorn Sale. 2 • May 2002 • Adventures in Scouting

2002 Friends of Scouting Family Council Calendar Campaign Progress Report May The 2002 Friends of Scouting Campaign is off to a great start! 1 Day Camp Meeting 4 Bartle Work Day At the March 13th report meeting, Dana Raynes, Family FOS Chairman for the Lone Bear District, reported in at 103.7% of goal. At the April 3rd report meeting, 8 Pow Wow Staff Meeting Debra Howell, Family FOS Chair Chairman for the Trailhead District, reported in 10 Blood Drive at 100.4% of goal. Not too far behind are the Northern Tier District, FOS Chair- man Christy Hall, at 95% of goal, and the Twin Rivers District, FOS Chairman Bud 11 Bartle Staff Orientation Burris, at 84.4% of goal. 12 Mother’s Day 14 Commissioner Meeting, Executive Board Meeting 15 Philmont Draw 18 Bartle Work Day, Armed Forces Day, National Camp School 19 Venturing Training 22 FOS Victory Celebration 27 Memorial Day June These districts for doing an outstanding job! 1 Council Commissioner Luncheon at Bartle 1 Mic-O-Say Tribal Feast District;s Acutal- $ Needed % of 2 Mic-O-Say Tribal Feast Team Wilkinson Chairman Base Goal To-Date T0-Goal Goal 2-8 Brownsea II @ Naish Big Muddy Ted Traczewski $ 6,500 $ 2,205 $ (4,295) 33.9% Blue Elk Bob McConchie 63,000 47,975 (15,025) 76.2% 3 Naish & Bartle Staff Week Begins Kaw Donald Courtney 23,500 19,437 (4,063) 82.7% 9 Naish Boy Scout Session #1 Lone Bear Dana Raynes 4,500 4,668 168 103.7% 10 Bartle Session #1 Begins North Star Jeff Cook 84,000 45,461 (37,539) 55.3% 30 Webelos Camp Session #1 Northern Tier Christy Hall 48,000 45,603 (2,397) 95.0% Pelathe Kip Crosshans 30,500 20,558 (9,942) 67.4% Pioneer Trails Steve Livingston 38,000 27,124 (10,876) 71.4% Red-Tailed Hawk Keith Sickendick 36,000 28,563 (7,437) 79.3% ORDER FORM Thunderbird Leo Berroteran 69,000 42.296 (16,704) 75.8% Trailhead Debra Howell 50,000 50,215 215 100.4% 2002 SPRING RECRUITMENT SUPPLIES Trails West Marlene Bean 22,000 7,170 (14,830) 32.6% Twin Rivers Bud Borris 7,000 5,907 91,093) 84.4% Number of flyers needed: ______Team Total $ 482,000 $ 358,182 (123,818) 74.3% Date needed: ______*

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: ______Date for Next Meeting (Automatic Re-flyer): Date: ______Time: ______Location: ______Garfield Posters are available upon request. _____ Yes, we would like Garfiled Posters _____ Number of Garfield Posters PLEASE RETURN Heart of America Council, BSA THIS FORM TO THE SCOUT CENTER 2 10210 Holmes Road WEEKS BEFORE Kansas City, Missouri 64131 * Phone: (816) 942-9333 1 (800) 776-1110 Fax: (816) 942-8086 Adventures in Scouting • May 2002 • 3

DISTRICT UNIT NAME Eagles Pelathe 64 James Michael Snow Pelathe 65 Hans Joseph Broers DISTRICT UNIT NAME Pioneer Trails 1084 Edward Emmett Keenan Blue Elk 1221 Eric Andrew Mousel Pioneer Trails 1084 John Augustine Keenan Blue Elk 1446 Michael Elza Smith Pioneer Trails 1084 Lon Lane IV Blue Elk 1692 Paul Lyndon Ewert Pioneer Trails 1084 Ryan Darby Smith Blue Elk 1692 Jason Donald Stokes Pioneer Trails 1084 William Joseph Sturgeon Blue Elk 1692 Justin Ray Taylor Pioneer Trails 1084 Bradley Warren Thomas Blue Elk 1763 Ethan Edward Valet Pioneer Trails 1118 Brian William Betterman Blue Elk 2446 Russell Edward Sampson Red-Tailed Hawk 85 Jason Michael Wandtke Big Muddy 1415 John Robert Baggs Red-Tailed Hawk 222 Daniel A. Brady Rafiner Kaw 304 Jeffrey Michael Lechliter Red-Tailed Hawk 324 Justin Robert Hughes Lone Bear 1238 Jeremiah Eugene VanBlack Thunderbird 1003 Jonathan Seth McKnight North Star 1134 Roger Blaine Antonio Bullock Jr. Thunderbird 1145 Tyler Lee Thompson North Star 1260 Benjamin S. Goehrung Thunderbird 1255 Matthew Stephen Neff North Star 1261 Christopher Glenn Roberts Thunderbird 1256 Derek James Dibben North Star 1271 Matthew Edward Beyer Thunderbird 1323 Scott William DeYoung North Star 1357 Kyle David Harris North Star 1357 Brandon Michael Ingram Thunderbird 1338 Jeremy Kyle Roof North Star 1376 Charles Jonathan Courtney Thunderbird 1550 Justin Dale Hoff North Star 1388 Justin Ryan Palmer Trailhead 92 Nicholas James Alvarez Hintz North Star 1412 Hunter Wayne Sutton Trails West 86 Daniel Joseph Gerstenkorn North Star 1444 Christopher Michael Shaffer Trails West 86 Matthew David Suddock Northern Tier 93 Timothy Allen Yeado Trails West 186 Mark Christian Talbot Northern Tier 185 Matthew David Frankel Trails West 401 James Andrew Bailey Northern Tier 299 Timothy John Mourlam Trails West 401 Andrew Patrick Mirakian Northern Tier 358 Kyle Thomas Baack Trails West 401 John Richard St. John Northern Tier 2162 Donald Wilfried Rossberg Trails West 401 Evan Dean Wunsch Pelathe 59 Dylan Paul Hilpman Twin Rivers 103 David Samuel Kirkaldie Unit Commissioners – A Unit Leader’s Best Friend addition to the assistance needed to deliver the that.” Some of them are not as experienced, but program. By “no man is an island”, we mean have a genuine desire to help -- which is really all every leader has a mentor or a friend she or he that is necessary to be an effective commissioner. can turn to when they need help. Commissioners help units succeed by “being Since the very early days of Scouting, Com- there.” They observe. They bring information missioners have been there, behind the scenes, about district or council events. They know helping unit leaders succeed. For the experi- where to go to find answers or to give feedback enced unit leader, often all that is needed is just from unit leaders. They are particularly helpful a friendly word of encouragement or a note of at recharter time because they have been trained appreciation. to know how to fill out the form and how to For the brand new leader, the commissioner avoid the pitfalls of the process. can be a very welcome oasis in a desert of new Every unit has a commissioner. Every unit jargon, unfamiliar procedures, and high expec- has a leader. Every unit has youth members who tations. No matter what the experience, unit deserve the best program we can deliver. For leaders can find themselves challenged by prob- each and every one of those youth members, I lems that can best be worked out by thinking encourage unit leaders to welcome your com- Unit leaders are the backbone of the Scout- them through with a friend and mentor. One of missioner into your unit and take advantage of ing program! By teaching and by example, the the tenants of leadership is to use the resources the help they can provide! youth in our programs learn the values of good of the group. Part of that group is your unit If you would like to contact Richard, please character and good citizenship. By organization commissioner. He or she is there for you -- not do so at [email protected] and planning, our youth experience the fun and to do it for you -- but to help you find the adventure that attracts and retains them in this answer. great program. By commitment and dedication, Unit commissioners come in all shapes and other parents become involved, which gives us sizes. Many of them have walked in the shoes of the depth and breadth of good role models, in the unit leader and have “been there and done Do Your Good Turn for the Day! Heart of America Blood Drive! Friday, May 10th, 2002 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located at the Council Service Center. Contact Christina Crandall to schedule your appointment.

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The Heart of America Council, BSA is Pleased to Announce The 3rd Annual Tony Adams & Friends Sporting Clays for Scouting

Contributors: Boelte-Hall Litho, Inc. Bullet Hole Dimension X Design Silver Sponsors DiscoverTheOutdoors.com Embry & Company Farmers Exchange Bank Fiocchi Ammunition Bronze Sponsor Lunch Sponsor Fisher & Cavanaugh Heart of America Council, When: Sporting Clays tournament will be held starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 th . Shooting times BSA will be assigned to Hodgdon Powder each entrant. Prizes will be awarded at approximately 2:00 p.m., participants must be present to win. Kansas City Chiefs Where: Sporting Clays tournament will take place at the Powder Creek Gun Club in Lenexa, KS (Located at Manpower 435 W & 83 rd Street) Medical Positioning, Inc. Friday Night Dinner, Banquet and Auction: Will be located in the Pavilion at Arrowhead Stadium for tourna- MMC Service ment participants and Morrison & Hecker their spouse, along with celebrities. Mr. Goodcents Premium Financing Shotgun Merit Badge will be offered with certified instructors for a limited number of Boy Scouts that pre- register. The participation fee is $15 each plus the cost of additional ammunition, with limited registra Specialists tion. Free troop camping is offered for Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. Pro Electric Corporate Sponsorship Teams are available. Each team will include 4 members, plus a celebrity. This Sanders Ranch includes, the Friday dinner and banquet at Arrowhead Stadium, a full round of sporting clays, ammuni The Chiefs Ambassadors tion, keepsake items, and Saturday lunch. The O’Laughlin Group Thomas King & Company Entries for each event are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve your spot now or for more information, contact Glen Steenberger at (800) 776-1110 Worth Harley Davidson Adventures in Scouting • May 2002 • 5

Tribute Funds In Memory Of: Reed Russell Kyle Chapman Kenneth W. Nelson John Watson Harry Boydston, D.D.S. Jim and Anne Terry Jane Weatherford Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Alexander Evanoff Terry and Patricia Tackett Mary and Terry Anderson Betty Weatherford Christine Pineault Shirley Foxworthy Boy Scout Pack 3201 Clifford A. Tozier Pat Hill James Patee Robert S. Raymond Jim and Anne Terry Larry and Marjory Cooper NAFA Mid American Chapter Chris Shipley Jane Hader Metcalf Bank Michael Ostrander Pam Dougan Jim and Anne Terry David Ross II Thelma, Jack and Luci Hott Tommy and Nancy Jo Land Judge H.T. Hader Hallmark Cards, Inc. Gary Hayes James and Cathryn Stanley Elizabeth Raymond Len and Helen Bland Pack 3297 W.L. and Ruth Wilson In Honor of: Oleta Maurer Mark Warnick Arthur and Wanda West Frank Volek Terry and Richard Matthews, Jr. Donald and Elaine Johnson Naomi Kauffman Gary E. Phillips Emery and Catherine Doyle Lawrence “Pat” Moran Boy Scout Pack 3201 Boy Scout Troop 55 Fort Leavenworth Chapter ASMC Charles and Mary Evans K. Stoenner Larry McKinney Helen Frakes Timothy Michael Bennett Bob Koenig Andrew Dubill Maxine Ward Mr. and Mrs.Ray Carleno Jim and Anne Terry Matthew and Geanna Gettys Mary and Neil Buhl Ruth and Henry Penniston Loyd and Wanda Stephenson Boy Scout Pack 3201 Mr. and Mrs.Wilburn Cook Edward Moran James and Connie Cole Lewis A.“Bud” Heaven Phil and Dorothy Burkholder James and Cynthia Pessetto Thomas and Mary Langhofer Kay Breshears Mary F. Vandenberg Venturing Crew 271 William and Juliana Hammond Pamela Creasman Jim and Anne Terry Gregory and Amy Heaven Hildreth Nota Handley Harry B. Marical Col. (Ret) John and Dorothy English Pat Mountjoy Grace Merritt

The Mystery of Mokele Mbembe: Your Will and the Future an African Overnight Adventure of Charity For many years throughout Africa, legends have been passed down from generation to generation telling of strange beasts that remain hidden from human eyes. We’ve seen some interesting statistics lately about wills and bequests in America. Did One legend tells of an animal described as a gigantic hippo-elephant, that the you know: natives call Mokele Mbembe. Join a team of science investigators and follow the 70% of the people in this country who are old enough to have a will do trail of this elusive creature to find out if it truly exists. After you pitch your tent at the Kibale Research Center, your quest begins. This overnight adventure not have a will of any kind. includes: live animal presentations, hands-on activities, campfires, an evening 70% of those who do have wills say that their will is not up to date, or it snack and breakfast. For Boy Scouts ages 6-13! There are specific nights set aside for groups of Boy Scouts ONLY! does not dispose of their property the way they want it to. 20% of all the people who die each year have no surviving spouse, chil For more information and to print out a registration form, go online at www.kansascityzoo.org. dren, or parents to leave their estate to. Or call the Zoo hotline to have a brochure and registration form mailed to you at Wills provide many ways for you to benefit your local council. But, of course, you can (816) 513-5700 ext. 24673. also benefit your church, schools, and other worthy organizations you support. You can leave specific amounts or property, or you can leave a percentage of your estate. You can create memorial gifts in honor of a friend or create a charitable trust to generate income to you and your family. The possibilities are almost limitless. th Patriotic Also Great for July 4 ! A will gives you a lot of options as you decide how your estate will be distributed. But, 00 For Each if you have no will, you have no options. Please call Jason M. Baxendale at (816) 942- $ . 1 Sellers Master Carton of 933 ext.129 for more information about giving to Scouting through your will. It’s a Your Cost 35¢ Each. $ 00 1. Candy chance to make a significant gift to Scouting and also protect your estate for your fam- % Sellers ily, loved ones and other organizations. Reusable BUMPER STICKERS } You Buy, You Get 65 Static 1/2 3“ X 11 ” Let us know how we can help. Window ( 5 Designs) $ 00 Flags 62. Worth Of PROFIT! 31/2“ X 4” Mix or Match.

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2002 Boy Scout Camp Fee Schedule Adult Leadership IN COUNCIL – Boy Scout Resident Requirements BARTLE BARTLE NAISH NAISH ON OR BEFORE MAY 4, 2002 OR ON OR BEFORE MAY 4, 2002 OR There must be at least two adult leaders with each MAY 3, 2002 AFTER MAY 3, 2002 AFTER troop in camp at all times. The unit leader or person serv- *Youth $205.00 $225.00 $150.00 $170.00 ing as unit leader (Camp Scoutmaster). The second adult may be a registered Scouter 18 years or older. Troops can 1st two ldrs. $100.00 $120.00 $80.00 $100.00 share a campsite and leadership to meet this requirement Add’l ldrs. $205.00 $225.00 $120.00 $140.00 with the approval of their unit committee and chartered Part time ldrs. $30.00 per day $35.00 per day $30.00 per day $35.00 per day organization. Leaders are encouraged to complete the Basic Leader *There are no part-time youth at camp. Training program including the outdoor session before attending camp. There will be pre-camp planning and SECOND FEE PAYMENT for all full-time leaders and Scouts is due March 1, 2002. training meetings also for adult and youth leaders. The FINAL FEE PAYMENT for all full-time leaders and Scouts is due May 3, 2002. Camp Leader's Guidebook will be available at the Camp LATE FEE PAYMENT for all full-time leaders and Scouts is applicable May 4, 2002 or after THE ONLY EXCEP- Scoutmaster Orientations in March. TIONS WILL BE FOR SCOUTS OR LEADERS JOINING BOY SCOUTING FOR THE FIRST TIME ON OR Camp Leader's Guidebook was distributed at the AFTER MAY 4, 2002. Any unit adding a Scout or leader on or after May 5, 2002 must give the camping services depart- Camp Scoutmaster Orientations in March. ment a specific name. This policy is intended to assist us in planning our food, supplies and equipment orders in advance of your arrival. Ancient Rotary REFUND POLICY There will be a $100.00 BARTLE CANCELLATION FEE and a $75.00 NAISH CANCELLATION FEE (includes Rotary Camp $20 non-refundable deposit) May 4th or after for any camper (Scout or leader) not attending. There will be a $10.00 August 6-10, 2002 PER DAY PART-TIME LEADER CANCELLATION FEE. (Units may fill the slot internally. Scout and leader slots are $120.00. interchangeable.) THIS CANCELLATION FEE IS ASSESSED FOR EQUIPMENT, FOOD, AND PROGRAM PURCHASES MADE PRIOR TO CAMP, WHICH CANNOT BE CANCELED DUE TO ABSENCE OF Mission Statement CAMPERS. After cancellation fee is accessed, all funds are refundable. It is the mission of the Heart of America Council If a Scout or leader becomes ill while attending camp and is sent home by the camp medical staff, they are eligible for a Rotary Scout Camp to offer a long term Scout camp expe- pro-rated refund (by day) of the “balance of fee.” ($20 deposit is non-refundable). If a camper leaves without being sent rience to Boy Scouts with special needs who otherwise home by the camp medical staff, there is NO refund. would not enjoy a long-term camping opportunity. All refunds and overpayments will AUTOMATICALLY be processed after each camp session has been balanced by the Vision Statement Council Service Center Program Department. It is the vision of the Heart of America Council Rotary Scout Camp to help Scouts with special needs to advance in Scout ranks. The camp will use the Scouting merit badge program and other activities to reach this objective. It Is Not Too Late To Sign Up For Day Camp The Theme for 2002 is American Treasures Contact your pack, or camping services to register.

2002 Cub Scout Day Camp Featuring: Sports, Games, Nature, Handicraft Projects, Shooting Sports, Camp Fun Important Information: Your Scout will be active at camp. He should wear a hat and his Camp Application Camp T-Shirt every day, and CLOSED shoes. No sandals please! All campers must be registered in a Boy Scout troop and participating in the Scouting program. The Scouts District Information: will be placed in a provisional troop with an assigned staff member. Fees: $120.00 per Scout. $40.00 NON-REFUND- Big Muddy – Odessa hills Campground – June 3 to 5 – Grant Dealy, Staff Advisor, [email protected] ABLE deposit for each Scout required upon approval of Blue Elk – George Owens Nature Center – June 10 to 14 – Frances Hunley, Staff Advisor, [email protected] application. Fees include all supplies and materials. Kaw – Naish Cub World – June 24 to 28 – Marvin Clay, Staff Advisor, [email protected] Rotary Club 13 of Kansas City provides facilities and food service. If you would like more information regarding this Lone Bear – Artesian Park – July 8 to 12 – Nick Geinosky, Staff Advisor, [email protected] camp, call: Northern Tier – Naish South Camp – June 17 to 21 – Lisa Hayes, Staff Advisor, [email protected] camping service at 816-942-9333 or 1-800-776-1110 North Star – Platte County Fairgrounds – June 10 to 14 – Steve Roberts, District Director, [email protected] FACILITIES Pelathe – Douglas County Fairgrounds – June 10 to 14 – Curtis Harris, Staff Advisor, [email protected] • Cabins • Dining Hall • Pool • Trading Post Pioneer Trails – Knotts Elem. – June 17 to 21 – Brian Tobler, District Executive, [email protected] • Accessible Trails • First Aid Lodge Red-Tailed Hawk – Naish South Camp – June 24 to 28 – Jason Ballew, Staff Advisor, [email protected] PROGRAM Thunderbird – Longview Lake – June 17 to 21 – Chad Wyancko, Staff Advisor, [email protected] Each Scout will have the opportunity to work on Trailhead – Naish South Camp – June 10 to 14 – Ross Pfannenstiel, Staff Advisor, [email protected] advancement and on merit badges working around the theme of "Ancient Rotary". The Scouts will also work Trails West – Naish South Camp – July 8 to 12 Alan Sanders , Staff Advisor, [email protected] on other crafts and projects. Twin Rivers – North Lake Park – June 3 to 7 – Cortland Bolles, Staff Advisor, [email protected] CAMP STAFF Fee is $40.00 per Scout if paid by May 10, 2002 All staff is experienced Scouts and Scouters sincerely interested in sharing their talent and experience with the campers. The buddy system applies. Each camper is paired with a staff person for the entire session, 24 Bartle Work Days hours a day. It's not too late to assist in preparing the H. Roe Bartle Bartle Schedule 2002 CAMP DIRECTOR Scout Reservation for the camping season. Two adult Dusty Boatright - Kaw District Executive workdays remain for the following Saturdays: Session Dates Visitor's Day Assistant Director May 4 Lisa Hayes, Northern Tier District Executive May 18 1 - June 10-June 19 Sunday, June 17 Please call our camping services at 816-942-9333 or 1- 2 - June 20-July 29 Sunday, June 23 Merit Badges 800-776-1110 if you would like to attend. Troops attend- 3 - June 30- July 9 Sunday, July 7 Archaeology, Citizenship in the World, Sculpture, ing will provide their own food and must complete a Sports, and Theater Short Term Reservation Form. Adults - Advance notice is 4 - July 10-July 19 Saturday, July 13 Advanced program for third year campers in out- appreciated so that we might prepare for your arrival. 5 - July 20-July 29 Sunday, July 28 post camp. Other Activities: Map and compass, nature A BIG THANK YOU goes our to all the Scouts and trails, games, campfires, skits/songs, crafts, great camp Scouters who have attended the workdays and many other 6 - July 30-August 8 Sunday, August 4 fun and fellowship. important weekends to help improve our reservation. Adventures in Scouting • May 2002 • 7

Bartle Scout Reservation – Tribe of Mic-O-Say Sign-Ups for the 2003 The Tribe of Mic-O-Say was conceived to intensify the aims and ideals of the Boy Scouts of America. The purpose and Philmont Contingent ideals will carry over into a Scout's life wherever he may be, but the basic program is for the Bartle Scout Reservation. It is The tentative date for the 2003 Philmont Contingent is a boys' program. Leaders are brought into the Tribe so they may interpret and encourage these principles in the lives of boys. The requirements for Mic-O-Say should not be discussed with Scouts. To do so could mislead Scouts by thinking July 25-August 7, 2003. Troops, patrols, or individual they will be called because they have met what they perceive to be the minimum requirements. scouts may take advantage of the council-coordinated trek. The council provides leadership. The cost will be $660.00 CALL NIGHT and includes the following: The fourth night of each session is a general campfire call night for the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. The call night portion of • Roundtrip transportation the evening is a ceremony to be witnessed by Tribesmen and registered Scout and adult campers. In adherence to the • All meals en-route camp visitors' policy, as stated in this summer camp leader's guide, visiting hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Philmont fee • High Adventure T-Shirt 2002 SCHEDULE • (2) Shakedowns--(2) Weekends • Crew Equipment June 1 & 2 Tribal Feast 2003 Council Philmont Contingent Draw 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2002 FIRST SESSION June 10-19 FOURTH SESSION July 10-19 Council Service Center June 11 She-She-Be Council 1:00 pm July 11 She-She-Be Council 1:00 pm 10210 Holmes Road June 13 Adult Warrior Reorientation -8:30 am July 12 Adult Warrior Reorientation -8:30 am Kansas City, MO 64131 June 13 Tribal Council 1:00 pm July 13 Tribal Council 8:30 am The rules for the draw are as follows: June 13 Call Night July 13 Call Night 1. A maximum of six (6) spaces will be available per June 15 Honorary Call & Orientation July 15 Warrior Ceremony unit. A combination of more leaders than boys is not permitted. (Example: 3 boys/3 leaders, 4 boys/2 leaders, 6 June 15 Warrior Ceremony July 16 Honorary Call & Orientation boys/0 leaders). July 16 Brave Resolution Night 6:30 pm June 16 Brave Resolution Night 6:30 pm 2. Each participant entered in the draw must be repre- June 17 Tribal Council 8:30 am July 17 Tribal Council 8:30 am sented by a completed application and be ready to present June 17 Brave & Hon. Ceremony July 17 Brave & Hon. Ceremony a non-refundable deposit of $75.00 the night of the draw.(Example: 6 participants - 6 forms - 6 checks) SECOND SESSION June 20 - 29 FIFTH SESSION July 20-29 3. Boys in the draw must not have been to Philmont June 21 She-She-Be Council 1:00 pm July 21 She-She-Be Council 1:00 pm High Adventure Base in the last two years. 4. All participants will attend a parent's meeting in June 22 Adult Warrior Reorientation -8:30 am July 22 Adult Warrior Reorientation -8:30 am February 2003, an itinerary selection meeting in March June 23 Tribal Council After Church July 23 New Sachem Orientation 2003, a 1-day shakedown in March 2003, and a 3-day July 23 Tribal Council 1:00 pm June 23 Call Night shakedown in April 2003 - specific date TBA. June 25 Warrior Ceremony July 23 Call Night 5. A stand-by list of alternates will be established, will June 26 Honorary Call & Orientation July 25 Warrior Ceremony go through all the training with the contingent and will be June 26 Brave Resolution Night 6:30 pm July 26 Honorary Call & Orientation prepared to substitute for any of the 48 members anytime June 27 Tribal Council 8:30 am July 26 Brave Resolution Night 6:30 pm up to departure date should someone have to withdraw June 27 Brave and Hon. Ceremony July 27 Tribal Council 8:30 am from a crew. These alternates will be guaranteed a position July 27 Brave & Hon. Ceremony with the following years contingent. 6. No other waiting list will be kept. THIRD SESSION June 30-July 9 7. Applications for the Council's Philmont Contingent July 1 She-She-Be Council 1:00 pm SIXTH SESSION July 30 - August 8 are available from the Resource Center at the Council Ser- July 3 New Sachem Orientation July 31 - She-She-Be Council 1:00 pm vice Center, or from the March roundtable. August 2 Adult Warrior Reorientation -8:30 am July 3 Tribal Council 1:00 pm Financial aid is available for those scouts attending August 2 Tribal Council 1:00 pm July 3 Call Night Philmont, contact camping services for a Philmont scholarship August 2 Call Night July 5 Honorary Call & Orientation application July 5 Warrior Ceremony August 4 Warrior Ceremony July 6 Adult Warrior Reorientation -8:30 am August 5 Honorary Call & Orientation July 6 Brave Resolution Night 6:30 pm August 5 Brave Resolution Night 6:30 pm Pow Wow August 6 Tribal Council 8:30 am July 7 Tribal Council After Church The Heart Of America Cub Scout Pow Wow will be July 7 Brave & Hon. Ceremony August 6 Brave & Hon. Ceremony held on November 3, 2002 at Truman High School in Independence, MO. Call Night, Warrior and Brave Ceremonies begin at 8:00 p.m. The theme is “Let the magic begin”. Look for registra- New Sachem Orientation begins at 8:30 am at RHQ tion forms mid-summer. NOTE: Please, no cameras or video recorders are permitted at ceremonies Call Night, Warrior and Brave Ceremonies begin at 8:00 p.m. New Sachem Orientation begins at 8:30 am at RHQ Brownsea 22 & NOTE: Please, no cameras or video recorders are permitted at ceremonies Woodbadge Both of our Training Courses are full for 2002. Regis- 2003 Camp Sign-Up ter for 2003 will begin in December. The 2003 camp draw will be held on October 16 and 17, 2002. The schedule will be as follows: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2002 6:30 p.m. - single units that camped 100 or more Scouts and full-time leaders 6:45 p.m. - single units that camped 80-99 Scouts and full-time leaders 7:15 p.m. - single units that camped 60-79 Scouts and full-time leaders 8:00 p.m. - single units that camped 40-59 Scouts and full-time leaders THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2002 6:00 p.m. - single units that camped 20-39 Scouts and full-time leaders 8:00 p. m. - single and combined units that camped 19 or less Scouts and full-time leaders 8:45 p.m. - combined units of any number based on camp, campsite availability Single units only. Multiple units - two small units (in council only) may combine as long as their total number of Scouts who attended the 2001 or 2002 camping season does not exceed that draw's limit. There must be a separate draw card (maximum of 2) for each unit. Draw position is based on 2001 or 2002 actual camp attendance (whichever is highest). To be included in a specific draw you must have had the proper #'s in 2001 or 2002 camp attendance and be prepared to sign-up the minimum in that draw for 2003. Out-of-council troops will be placed on November 1, 2002. Troops are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $20.00 per Scout and leader at the draw. NOTE: Information will be mailed to each troop during late summer. Please refer to this mailing for specific details and explanation of the draw. May Salutes We Salute Troop 299 Northern Tier District. And don’t forget, Congratulations to the Units that have free rank advancement till the end of 2002 thus far met their FOS Goal and received This Month in the Eagle Salute Spotlight for their Dedication and Loyalty when your unit has reached it goals. free Rank Advancement all the way to The Northern Tier District is proud to present to Helping their Community Thank you for your continued support. December 31st, 2002! our newest Eagles as of March Derek Zarda of Saturday, three days after ice, in a house We ask that you schedule your presenta- Troop 93, Ben Watkins of Crew 2091, Michael still dark and cold, the Senior Patrol Leader tion between November 2001 and Febru- Packs ___Troops___ Orth of Troop 299, Chris Rhoades of Troop 91, of Troop 299 called the Mayor of Prairie Vil- ary 2002 during Blue and Gold Banquets, 3247 53 189 Nate Johnson of Troop 91, Alex Eddins of Troop lage. “What can my Troop do to help our Troop Courts of Honor, and Venturing 3284 93 279 91, and Daniel Sanford of Troop 185. Yea Team! city recover from this disaster?” was the ques- Crew Award Ceremonies. To schedule 3392 123 299 Congratulations to you all from your Northern tion posed. The mayor, not sure how to your presentation, please contact Lisa 3394 185 Tier District and the Heart of America Council. answer, said he would call back with a plan. Hayes at the Council Service Center at 3493 We Salute You! While waiting, the church that sponsors the 816-942-9333 ext. 172. Troop was contacted with a similar request 2002 Pinewood Derby and responded with a list of three house- Ya Hoo for the Northern Tier Pinewood holds that needed help with yard clean up. Calendar of Events Derby. We just can’t have too much fun and this Last Saturday 20 Scouts and 8 adults year’s Pinewood Derby was no exception. Out at armed with chain saws, rakes, trash bags, May Mission Mall the motors were running and the and clippers responded to the call. The cars were racing for the finish line in record speeds. effort was contagious. One house became 1 District Roundtable Located at Hocker Grove Middle School starting Boys and adults alike were cheering for their cars. three, then another and another. The at 7:00 p.m. The day was an action packed event. We want to Scouts marveled at the outpouring of grati- salute all those who participated in this year’s 9 District Commissioners Meeting 6:30 p.m. Community Covenant tude as people who could not do the work Church 7230 Quivera Rd Derby and recognize the fastest cars and the boys watched young men at their best. In all ten who built them. yards were cleared of debris. The city of 9 District Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. Community Covenant Church 1st Place Kellen Higgins of Pack 3351 Prairie Village has responded by placing 7230 Quivera Rd 2nd Place Brant Bender of Pack 3193 Troop 299 on their Emergency Response 3rd Place Bobby Reagan of Pack 3751 11 Cub Mobile Derby Location & Time TBA list so people who need to can call for assis- 1st Runner Up Alec Kremers of Pack 3249 tance. The calls are already coming in. 14 Youth Protection Training 7:00 p.m. Located at Shawnee United 2nd Runner Up John Poorman of Pack 3351 Methodist Church 10400 Johnson Drive 3rd Runner Up Kody Lane of Pack 3253 Do a good turn daily? “Yes we can!” is 4th Runner Up Grant Currier of Pack 3269 the response from the Scouts of Troop 16 Eagle Board of Reviews 6:30 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter 299. 5th Runner Up Adam Hollingsworth of Pack 3488 Day Saints 7845 Allman Scouting at Troop 299? “We build better men!” 29 Day Camp Walking Leader Training Located at Camp Naish South Dinning Hall 7:00a.m. –7:00p.m. Friends of Scouting Kickoff 2002 June Let’s all join in this wonderful way to 1 Program Planning Fair Roundtable 7:00 p.m. Location to be support the Scouting Program. Friends of announced Scouting 2002 is in high gear. We, as the 13 District Commissioners Meeting 6:30 p.m. Community Covenant Northern Church 7230, Quivera Rd Tier District has the opportunity to Congratulations to all 68 Pinewood Derby show our support to the Scouting Pro- 13 District Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. Community Covenant Church Racers! gram. Friends of Scouting is such a vital 7230, Quivera Rd part of our program in its to help support 16 Day Camp Check-In 12:00 at South Dinning Hall Camp Naish our leaders in their needed training, pre- serving both the Naish and Bartle Reserva- 17 Day Camp 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. tions that we all enjoy year after year, and 18 Day Camp 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. that needed help for camp, uniforms, or registration fees for those that may need a 19 Day Camp 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. little help. Those are just a few ways our 20 Day Camp. 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Family night activities Friends of Scouting dollars are used. 21 Day Camp 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Please sign your unit up today to show your support of the Scouting Program and our

KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE! Introducing Your Northern Tier Commissioners... IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS Many of us go through our entire Scouting career never knowing who our Unit Commissioner is, or what role he or she is to play in helping us deliver a quality Scouting program to our youth. HOAC Website http://www.hoac-bsa.org Well, there’s a new sheriff in town and the times they are a changin’ in the Northern Tier. I want HOAC Fax (816) 942-8086 District Executive Lisa Hayes (816) 942-9333 ext. 172 to help you enjoy the assistants and knowledge of your Unit Commissioner! [email protected] To assist you in learning the identity of your Unit Commissioner, the following list is provided: District Chairman Skip Peavey (913) 661-9999 Name Unit Nos. Blair, Vince P3248, P3284, P3352, P3399 District Vice- Chairman Bill Henderson (913) 268-6260 Bonewits, Ron P3054, T54, T93, C2630 District Activities Chairman Steve Springer (913) 631-4215 Brady, Steve P3390, P3488, T123, T283 District Advancement Chairman Judy Tuckness (913) 268-9996 Davis, Bob P3193, T184, T194, T750 District Camping Chairman Gene Adams (913) 362-4509 Gallagher, Terrance T18, T189, T246, T351 District Membership Chairman Wendy Richardson (913) 268-0103 Ginther, Paul P3252, P3297, P3350, T302 District Training Chairman Judy Yeager (913) 362-2029 Kester, Will P3291, T299, T358, C2511 Kearns, Lorri P3162, P3439, P3584, P3648, P3684 Cub Scout Training Coordinator Dave Sultz (913)-381-7824 McLeod, Tom T162, T439, T584, T648, T684, C2162, Boy Scout Training Coordinator John Forsyth (913)-341-5061 C2439, C2584, C2648, C2684, Tm6162, Venturing Training Coordinator Gordon Kauffman (913)-677-3080 Tm6439, Tm6584, Tm6648, Tm6684 Varsity Leader Training Coordinator Gary Hunter Laddau, Mason P3294, P3392, T391, T731 Youth Protection and Safety Judy Yeager (913)-362-2029 Lenhart, Doug P3295, P3080, T91, T295 Reathaford, Bob P3269, T185, T393 Training Registrar Bob Wasse (913)-631-2702 District Cub Scout Roundtable Stein, Fred P3249, P3253, P3394, C2147 Commissioner Lori Kearn (913) 583-1011 Wasser, Bob P3050, P3247, P3287, P3493 District Cub Scout Co-Chairman Whitenack, Bill P3351, P3651, P3751, T247 Commissioner Dave Sultz (913) 381-7824 Woy, Dave P3098, P3184, T98, T199 District Boy Scout Roundtable Young, Gene Relationships Chair Commissioner Mike Blinn (913) 432-5446 Zane, Kristen E. T192, T279, C2192, C2279 District Boy Scout Co-Chairman Please welcome these volunteers to all your unit activities! Commissioner Ron Bonewits (913) 631-2165 Adventures in Scouting • May 2002 • 9

Friends of Scouting working in education for over the past 19-county Heart of America Council our individual files, and will allow us 20 years, bringing skill and career area needs to contact us to obtain a to be informed of your super-activity The 2002 Learning for Life, awareness to schools and its students Tour Permit form. We ask you to plans. Thank you for your assistance Friends of Scouting campaign is about in and around Kansas City. We will be inform us of your post’s plans, as well and understanding. to wrap up. We are looking at nearing working together to reach the youth of as, return the completed form to the If you have any questions or would our goal of $70,000. We would like to Kansas City, to introduce them to Council Service Center at least two like to request a Tour Permit form, give a huge “Thank You”, to everyone Learning for Life and Exploring. The weeks in advance. If your post has then please call the Exploring Division who has supported this effort in 2002. Learning Exchange brings many new plans to go out of state you will need at 816-942-9333. These forms can We would like to thank the follow- and exciting possibilities to our table to complete a National Tour Permit also be found in the “Guide to Safe ing fundraising teams: KCP&L, to utilize, as well as, for our volunteers that requires a 30-day advance com- Learning for Life Activities”, and are Transamerica, St. Luke’s Health Sys- and members. So, check it out in June pletion. By completing these forms, available online at www.learning-for- tem, Southwestern Bell, Sprint PCS, and let us know what you think! It each of us will have an official copy for life.org. Black & Veatch, Entertainment Prop- can be viewed at: www.hoac-bsa.org, erties Trust, UtiliCorp United, and the located under programs or just click Greater Kansas City Hotel Associa- the LFL icon. tion. With your efforts, we would not Resources be where we are today in our fundrais- Training ing efforts! Thank you for your hard Visit our national web site for your entire program and recognition In order to be successful with any work and commitment to the Learn- needs! Please take advantage of this great resource tool! Check it out today youth program, adult leader training is ing for Life programs. at: www.learning-for-life.org. essential. Specialized courses have If you would like to lend financial A New LFL/Exploring catalog is now available to order recognition been developed to give every Explorer support, and/or have questions regard- items, and even selected Exploring patches. Give your professional contact Post Advisor and every Learning for ing the Friends of Scouting Cam- a call to get more information about this catalog and its contents, at 816- Life teacher the required tools to help paign, please call the Learning for Life 942-9333. their young people to get the most out Division at 816-942-9333. of the program. Training Courses This is a great way to maintain and Professional Contact Information have been reconstructed to last 30-45 strengthen the Learning for Life and Please call the following representative for any/all of your needs. Call us at minutes after which you will be much Exploring promise for Kansas City’s (816) 942-9333. better equipped to handle the pro- youth of today, and tomorrow. gramming ahead. New Website For more information or to sched- Ext. 166 - Glen Steenberger Ext. 177 – Emily Minear ule a personalized course for your (LFL/Exploring Director) (Exploring Executive) We are proud to announce that the organization, please contact Adam Learning for Life Division now has Berthot, Exploring/Learning for Life LFL In-school Partnerships Arts/Communication Cluster new local website content, that will be Training Specialist at 816-942-9333, Ext. 170 - Adam Berthot Fire/Emergency Service Cluster available next month in June. If you ext. 170 or email: [email protected] (Exploring Executive) Health/Medicine Cluster did not know, the old site was located on the Heart of America Council’s Super-Activity Aviation/Public Service Cluster Unique School Partnerships website, under the programs link. We Business/Law Cluster Cluster have revamped the old site, and have Requests Law Enforcement Cluster updated its content and looks. To all posts who are planning a We have formed a partnership with super-activity this year, just a quick Science/Technology Cluster the Learning Exchange here in Kansas reminder on Tour Permits. Each post City. This organization has been that is planning to travel outside of the

Attention Brian) at 816-942-9333 for recruiting mate- Roundtable Benefits Calendar of Events rials. If you need posters or handouts to help “ALL JET SETTERS!” with advertising the Pack or Troop and its Abound May Hurry up and make your little passenger activities, call Carol Jean DeFeo, District ATTENTION! Scoutmasters, Cub- 2 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., reservations for “American Treasures”, June Public Relations Chair at 816-942-0675. masters, Committee Chairs, and Pro- Central United Methodist 17-21 at Knotts Elementary School in Kansas gram Coordinators. Do not miss the Church –5144 Oak City, Missouri. This adventure filled trip is Friends of Scouting May and June roundtables at 7:30 p.m. only $40.00 per Scout. All reservations must The 2002 Friends of Scouting Campaign at Central United Methodist Church – 14 District Commissioner’s Meet- be confirmed and tickets purchased by May is closer to victory with PT Swingers at 95% 5144 Oak, Kansas City, MO. The Scout ing, St. Andrews Catholic 10, 2002 to avoid a $15.00 late fee per boy. of their goal in the Pioneer Trails District. A Shop has many reference materials avail- Church –6401 Wornall Also, if any additional passengers would like special thank you to all units who helped our able for purchase. Check these out and 21 District Committee Meeting, to come along to assist our tour guides, or if district reach this level of participation and use them to help make your meetings VFW National Headquarters – additional itinerary information is needed, funding. It’s not too late to schedule an FOS and activities an enjoyable success. June 3400 Broadway contact Veronica Vann at 816-942-2962. presentation to your fans. Give your Scout is the Annual Program Planning Fair. families an opportunity to take part in sup- Calendars will be distributed with dates June Spring Recruitment: porting a program that helps to shape and for major activities for the district and 11 District Committee & Round-Up mold the values and character of our youth. council for the next 18 months. These Commissioner Picnic Join the race by calling Steve Livingston at calendars are necessary when planning 17-21 Cub Scout Day Camp Promote Enthusiasm and Opportunity 816-395-2774. Contributions of any amount your Troop or Pack activities for the next Keep units solid during the summer are welcome and appreciated. year. months. Recruitment is essential and can be productive. Arrange Spring Recruitment through your local school, church, or nearby PIONEER TRAILS DISTRICT COMMITTEE community center. Request prospective Chairman: David Disney ...... (H) 816-753-0438 Tigers, Cubs, Scouts, and their parents to Vice-Chairman: Fred DeFeo ...... (H) 816-942-0675 take part in your spring and summer Pack or Vice Chairman: Dennis Cross ...... (H) 816-444-7989 Troop activities. Encourage the fun activities Commissioner: Bruce Allen ...... (H) 816-361-8159 of summer camps, day trips to the zoo or Camping Chair: Jay Reed ...... (H) 816-228-4438 museum, or other activities like fishing or Advancement: Lloyd Lazarus ...... (H) 816-842-8174 sports. Emphasize the development of char- Special Needs: Mary Binder ...... (H) 816-734-4225 acter, good habits, citizenship, respect and Membership: John Franklin ...... (H) 816-822-7119 District Director: Matt Gettys 816-942-9333, ext. 171 skill development to the parents. Promote [email protected] the importance of participation in pack or Senior District Executive: Roman Lee ...... 816-942-9333, ext. 147 Troop activities throughout the summer Tracy Jackson, a Tiger Leader in Pack 4672, chartered to the Brush Creek Community Center, [email protected] months. Contact one of your Pioneer Trails works with Tiger Cub, Tyler Williams, during a District Executive: Brian Tobler ...... 816-942-9333, ext. 185 District professionals (Matt, Roman, or den meeting. [email protected] 10 • May 2002 • Adventures in Scouting

Calendar of Events Cub Scout Day Camp Friends of Scouting bership June, 2001 over June, 2002. Spring May The 2002 Big Muddy Cub Scout Day The 2002 FOS campaign is drawing to a recruitment not only brings new boys into the program, but it also helps us bring back Camp will be held on June 3rd through the 5th close. As the campaign is ending, the Big 2 District Committee Meeting boys who may have become inactive at the at Odessa Hills Campground, located north of Muddy District still has a ways to go. 7:30 p.m. Old Town Café; end of last year. It may only take an invita- Odessa on Route 131. If you are not yet signed Thank you to all of you who have already Richmond tion to these boys for them to rejoin the pro- up, it’s not too late; but please sign up as soon as given. To all of you, who have not, please gram. 7 Roundtable, 7:30 p.m. Lexing- possible. You and your Cub Scouts will not consider a gift of $127, the cost to support ton United Methodist Church. one Scout for one year in the Scouting pro- want to miss out on this great event! Atten- 8 District Commissioner’s dance at Day Camp excites the boys and helps gram. Any amount is helpful, and if every- Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Richmond keep them active for another year. We have a one gave his or her support, the district great Day Camp staff this year with Carol would reach its goal. If you have not yet June Brooks returning as the Director, and Edith had the opportunity to give, please contact Key Individuals You Gray as the Program Director. No doubt that Grant Dealy at 1-800-776-1110 or Should Know 3-5 Cub Scout Day Camp, Odessa this year’s Day Camp will be as great as last year; [email protected]. Hills Campground Odessa District if not better! A lot of hours of hard work and Commissioner Larry Maxwell H(816) 776-6003 11 Program Planning Fair, 7:30 planning goes into Cub Scout Day Camp, so Spring Recruitment p.m. Lexington United let’s show our support for Carol, Edith and the Recruiting new scouts is a year round Membership Methodist Church process. We concentrate on membership in Chair Mac Rogers W(660) 352-6041 rest of the staff by getting your boys registered 13 District Commission’s Meeting; the fall, but this does not mean that boys to camp this summer! If you have any ques- Activities Chair Mike Smith H(816) 240-8381 7:30 p.m. Richmond tions, call Carol or Edith and they’ll be happy can’t join throughout the rest of the year. In Advancement to help you. If you need information on order to help reach year end requirements Chair John Dickson H(816) 734-5690 27 District Committee meeting, camperships, call your District Executive, Grant for Quality District, a benchmark; Chief 7:30 p.m. Old Town Café, Camping Chair Edward Gooseman H(816) 934-6316 Dealy, at the Council Service Center at 1-800- Scout Executive’s winner’s Circle requires us Richmond 776-1110 or e-mail at [email protected]. as a district to have a 2% increase in mem- Training Chair Victor Greiger H(660) 259-4708

Living The Motto jects, working on activities to achieve advance- Community Service Day Calendar of Events In the eyes of one Independence family, ments, and holding courts of honor to recog- On Saturday, April 20, 2002, the youth of May Scoutmaster, Gene Pittman, of Troop 1492 was nize those advancements. The unit itself has the Heart of America Council participated in an experienced growth in numbers through both 2 Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing Leader definitely in the right place at the right time. approved local community service project. Roundtable. Order of Arrow Chapter After the ice storm of late January, the Lackey boys and parents, with increasing parent partic- Thanks to all of those units who helped serve Meeting. Youth Protection Training. family was outside cutting down fallen and bro- ipation along the way. Thank you to Misty for their communities by collecting food, pulling Eagle Board of Reviews, Merit Badge ken tree limbs. When one limb fell on the leg of all of her hard work to make this in-school unit brush for the elderly, or completing various Counselor Training. 7:30pm, Bingham great! 7th Grade Center. 1716 S. Speck Road Carolyn Lackey, panic and fear set in. Luckily other good turns. Independence, MO for Carolyn, Pittman just happened to be dri- 4 Life Saving Merit Badge Course ving by and noticed that the family was in trou- American Treasures Friends of Scouting ble. Carolyn, who suffered from a compound Camping season is almost here! Blue Elk Thank you to all of those families, units, and 8:00am, Bridger 8th Grade Center fracture, could have experienced more severe cub scouts have the opportunity to go to the community members who have contributed to 18200 East M-78 Highway Indepen- injuries without Pittman’s knowledge of what to “American Treasures” Day Camp held at the 2002 Friends of Scouting campaign. Your dence, MO do in an emergency situation. “He knew what George Owens Nature Park, June 10-14. At financial support is what helps ensure quality 4 Cub Olympics to do because of his Scouting background,” said Day Camp, scouts get the chance to work on programs, facilities, and other scouting activities 9:00 a.m., Bridger Athletic Field Lackey. “He knew not to move me, as well as, Cub Scout belt loops and Webelos Scout activ- for our youth. 18200 East M-78 Highway how to keep my parents calm. We later found ity badges. They sing songs, learn about 8 Youth Protection Training out, if I had been moved, I could have suffered nature, play games and more. It also helps Program Fair 7:00pm, Liberty Street Community of from shock.” Pittman claims he did not think units earn the Quality Unit and Summertime Don’t forget – the annual Blue Elk Program Christ Church that his actions were out of the ordinary. He Pack Awards. Cub Scout Day Camp is for boys Fair is to be held May 30th at 7:30pm at the 416 N. Liberty Street Independence, MO simply said that he was following the Scout who have completed Kindergarten through 4th Bingham 7th Grade Center. The Program Fair 9 Commissioner’s Meeting is your chance to collect information about the motto, “Be Prepared”, and tries his best to live grade. You must be registered with a pack as an 7:30pm, Liberty Street Community of by it every day. Other leaders within Pittman’s active Cub Scout. Day Camp is also for all Heart of America Council and your own Blue Christ Church Elk district events for the months of September troop say that he truly does follow the Oath and adults who want to have a good time with their 416 N. Liberty Street Independence, MO Law of scouting like no other. 2002 through August 2003. Program planning scout. They can serve as a “Walking Leader” 14 Youth Protection Training In November of 2001, Pittman celebrated packets will be available, along with specific for one day or the entire week. 7:00pm, North Spring United Methodist 30 years of service as a Scoutmaster. He was Walking Leader T-shirt orders are due information regarding camping and popcorn, just to name a few. For any questions, please Church honored with the Silver Beaver award, and was May 2nd at the May Roundtable. The Walk- contact a district leader at 816-942-9333. 601 N. Jefferson Blue Springs, MO recently elevated in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say ing Leader Training at George Owens Nature Council as the Keeper of the Wampum. He has 16 District Committee Meeting Park will take place on Saturday, May 18th. New Plan For Eagle Board of 7:30pm, Bingham 7th Grade Center traveled to Philmont and always camps with his Den Home set-up day is Sunday, June 9th. 30 Program Fair troop wherever they go. He is a fine example of Camp is just around the corner, so start get- Reviews leadership within a unit, but also encourages ting geared up and ready to go! For more New to the district is the addition of Eagle 7:30pm, Bingham 7th Grade Center other leaders to get involved in events and roles information, please contact Allen Fails, Camp Board of Reviews to be conducted at monthly outside of the unit. In addition to Pittman’s 30 June Director, at 816-228-7539, Zula Smith, Pro- Roundtable meetings. Please call Leonard Jones years of service, the troop itself celebrated its 10-14 Blue Elk Cub Scout Day Camp gram Director, at 816-833-1315, Frances at (B) 816-471-5584 or (H) 816-229-4690 at 30th anniversary in February 2002. Hats off to George Owens Nature Park Hunley, Professional Advisor, at 816-942- least two weeks before the Roundtable that you Gene and all of the other leaders and youth that wish to have the Eagle Board of Review. 1601 S. Speck Road Independence, MO give Scouting a fine and reputable name. 9333, ext.183, or email your questions to [email protected]. 13 Commissioner’s Meeting In-School Unit Sucess Story 7:30pm, Liberty Street Community of Youth Protection Training Christ Church In-school units are an important method for 416 N. Liberty Street Independence, MO reaching the youth of our community in every Youth Protection training is required for way possible. These units meet once a week adults wishing to participate as Walking Lead- after school. Youth have the opportunity to par- ers at Cub Scout Day Camp, and it is strongly BLUE ELK 2002 DISTRICT LEADERSHIP ticipate in the Scouting program without ever encouraged that all unit leaders complete this District Chair: Dr. David Rock B 816-521-2700 having to leave the school. In-school units are course. Trained leaders build a safe program District Commissioner: Ron Karst H 816-229-6381 run by a program aid, which provides the lead- for our youth in scouting. There are still Vice Chair of Operations: Ken Zelk B 816-373-4800 opportunities for those adults needing this Vice Chair of Program: Marvin Sands H 816-373-1212 ership for the boys. Within the Blue Elk dis- Vice Chair of Hum.Res: Aaron Guest B 816-201-1038 trict, one unit in particular, Pack 4143 with training in the month of May. Please see the Growth/ Membership Chair: Margaret Johnson H 816-373-8213 Three Trails Elementary, has been experiencing Events Calendar for specific times and loca- District Director: Britt Davis B 816-942-9333x124 wonderful success. Under the leadership of tions. For more information regarding Cub Sr. District Executive: Ken Newkirk B 816-942-9333x178 Misty Lewis, the unit has turned into a fully Scout training, please contact Kenn Naylor at District Executive: Frances Hunley B 816-942-9333x183 Britt Davis, [email protected] operating pack. Lewis and her cub scout have 816-795-0180 or Frances Hunley at 816-942- Ken Newkirk, [email protected] been participating in community service pro- 9333 ext.183. Frances Hunley, [email protected] Adventures in Scouting • May 2002 • 11

Take the Boys to Camp Day Camp in Clinton. The Tot Lot will be District Pinewood Derby Summer is right around the corner and available for all staff members and walking The Lone Bear District Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, May 4th at the now is the time to make sure that all your leaders only. The program will include ages Clinton Scout Center. The weigh-in will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. with racing start- boys have the opportunity to go to summer 2 (out of diapers,) to 13 years old. There ing at 9:00 a.m. The top 3 finishers in each class in all the packs are eligible to partici- camp. The Heart of America council runs will be a fee for this service, which has not pate in the race. For more information call a wide range of summer camp programs for yet been determined. It will probably be in (800) 776-1110. (ALL CARS MUST MAKE WEIGHT ON THE SCALES USED the boys of the Lone Bear District. The the range $5.00 to $7.00 per day. This fee THE DAY OF THE RACE.) District Day Camp for Cub Scouts will be covers the insurance for the children held July 8th – 12th at the park in Clinton, through BSA, and snacks and materials for Missouri. Boy Scouts are able to attend the activities during the child’s stay at the Calendar of Events camp at the Theodore Naish Scout Reser- Tot Lot. We are hoping this will allow May vation or the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reserva- more people to attend Day Camp with tion. For more information about the their children as walking leaders or staff 4 District Pinewood Derby, Clinton Scout Center camps available call Nick Geinosky at (800) members. To make this program work we 4 Day Camp Walking Leaders Training – 10:00 a.m, Artesian Park, Clinton, MO 776-1110 ext 158. need some wonderful people to step up and 7 District Day Camp & Commissioners Meeting – 6:30 p.m., Clinton Scout Center volunteer to help us with this new and 7 Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leaders District Roundtable – 7:30 p.m., Clinton Scout Center Community Service Day exciting adventure. We also have to have a 28 District Committee Meeting – 6:30 p.m., Clinton Service Center Units all over the Lone Bear District significant number of people willing to use participated in the Council Good Turn the program. The positions we need help June Project this year. This year’s program was with are program director, registrar, and 4 District Program Fair, Clinton Scout Center different in the fact that it was much more general staff members. If you are interested than a food drive. There were units doing in helping, or want to use the program, all types of service from painting to trail please feel free to contact me. My name is 2002 Lone Bear District Committee work along with the traditional food drive. Sarah Castillo, my home number is 660- Chairman J.C. Smith ...... 660-885-2744 The Lone Bear District completed hun- 747-6437 and my e-mail address is Commissioner Randy White ...... 660-747-6594 dreds of hours of community service in a [email protected]. An alternate Membership Chairman Jim Harmon ...... 816-697-8826 very short time and all of our communities contact person is John Hart the Lone Bear Finance Chairman Rick Coale ...... 660-885-7447 are better for it. District Day Camp Director and his num- Advancement Co-Chairman Mark Koehn ...... 816-850-6935 ber is 660-747-3047 and his e-mail is Advancement Co-Chairman Gary Cover ...... 660-885-6914 Spring Survivors [email protected]. Thank you in advance! Training Chairman Ray Norris ...... 660-747-2796 Thanks to everyone who helped us sur- Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner Steve Higgins ...... 660-429-6911 vive the spring camporee at Knob Knoster Walking Leaders Training Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner Cheryl Gard ...... 660-429-4388 Camping Chairman John Gaston ...... 816-297-2216 State Park. Special thanks go out to Troop After you check in at the Pinewood Order of the Arrow Advisor Dan Henderson ...... 660-563-2390 509 who sponsored the successful event. Derby, send a leader over to Artesian Park Scouts with Special Needs Chairman Bob Straw ...... 660-885-6336 to learn more about Lone Bear Day Camp. Relationships Chairman Bill Burgess ...... 660-885-2904 “Tot Lot” Your attendance will ensure a smoother Activities Chairman Jerry Post ...... 660-747-0600 This year we are going to attempt to registration process and more fun at camp District Executive Nick Geinosky 800-776-1110 have a “Tot Lot” at the Lone Bear District in July. [email protected]

Friends of Scouting sure to turn in an application. Calendar of Events Jeff Cook and his F.O.S. gang are hard Membership at work and getting close to achieving the May Our Spring into Scouting recruiting 2002 North Star District Family FOS 2 District Roundtable – 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion Goal. Thanks to everyone that has helped drive is coming to an end. Before you head OA Chapter Meeting @ Roundtable with the campaign this year. Still have out to enjoy camp, please make sure all Youth Protection Training @ Roundtable cards to turn-in? Call Jeff Cook at 816-468- your new Cub/Boy Scouts are registered. Merit Badge Counselor Training @ Roundtable 9232 or Steve Roberts, or Jason Scott at 816- How did the Webelos to Scout transition New Leader Essentials Training @ Roundtable 942-9333. Be watching next month for go? Packs – Have you recruited new Tiger 9 Commissioner Staff Meeting – 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion the final campaign results. Cubs this spring? If you have any ques- 14 District Committee – 7:30 p.m. North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion tions, call Membership Chairman, Brian 18-19 Webelos Woods, Kelsey Short Youth Camp, Smithville Lake American Treasures Blake at 816-746-6797. 18 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Webelos Woods Come find the treasure at the Platte County Fairgrounds June 10-14 for the Golf Tournament June North Star American Treasures Cub Day The Jim Chappell Boy Scout Golf 4 Jim Chappell Boy Scout Golf Classic – Check in – 12:00 noon, Paradise Point Golf Course, Camp. Daryl Lemasters and Ray Knappen- Classic will be held at the Paradise Point Smithville Lake berger have a great program lined up with a Golf Course in Smithville on June 4, 6 District Roundtable/Program Planning Fair – 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion great staff that is ready to go! If you still 2002. If you are a golfer, come on out. OA Chapter Meeting @ Roundtable haven’t signed up yet to go to Day Camp Lunch is at noon with a shotgun start at Youth Protection Training @ Roundtable with your Pack, this is the time to do it. 1:00 p.m. For more information, please Merit Badge Counselor Training @ Roundtable New Leader Essentials Training @ Roundtable Give Daryl a call at 858-5197 if you have call Steve Roberts at 816-942-9333 ext. 10-14 Cub Day Camp, Platte County Fairgrounds, Tracy, Missouri any questions on Day Camp. 151, or e-mail [email protected] or Jason Scott at 816-942-933 ext. 169, or 11 District Committee – 7:30 p.m., North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Webelos Woods email [email protected] 13 Commissioner Staff Meeting – 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion This year’s North Star Webelos Woods will be at the Kelsey Short Youth Camp at Program Planning Fair Smithville Lake, May 18 & 19. This is a Don’t forget that the June Roundtable is 2002 North Star District Committee great opportunity for your Webelos to get a also the Program Planning Fair. All kinds District Chairman Tom Lanio ...... 816-454-5009 jump on their Scouting skills. If you have District Commissioner Russ Downing ...... 816-587-2025 of information will be available and distrib- any questions, please give Steve Vaughn, this Activities Byron Braamse ...... 816-891-9269 uted for Fall planning. Please make sure year’s chairman a call at 816-741-3847. Advancement Craig Liljegren ...... 816-453-7689 your unit is represented. There will also be Webelos Leader training Camping Jeff Cook ...... 816-468-9232 FOS Bob DeGeorge ...... 816-842-4848 going on at Webelos Woods. Call Ron FOS Community Brad Yates ...... 816-421-8343 Sanders for information on the training at FOS Family Jeff Cook ...... 816-468-9232 816-320-292; Membership Brian Blake ...... 816-746-6797 NESA Bob Whitaker ...... 816-455-0021 Summertime Pack Awards Public RelationsRelationship Tom Barzee ...... 816-734-8386 Does your Pack have summertime activ- Special Needs Colleen Chapman ...... 816-453-0680 ities? If they do, they can earn the Sum- Training Ron Sanders ...... 816-320-2292 mertime Pack Award. To earn this award Youth Protection Joni Glenn ...... 816-781-7666 District Director Steve Roberts ...... 816-942-9333 ext 151 you need to have at least three activities sroberts@bsamail,org planned for the summer. If you qualify, be Sr. District Executive Jason Scott ...... 816-942-9333 ext 169 [email protected] 12 • May 2002 • Adventures in Scouting

Blood Drive Reminder Webelos Graduation Weekend is here! Calendar of Events The HOAC has scheduled a blood May 10-12 at Camp Bromelsick drive for May 10th, from 2:00 – 6:00 PM, May at the Council Service Center. Attention Webelos Leaders We urge you and members of your fam- Make sure your den is crying “LET’S 2 District Commissioners Meeting, 6:30 PM, 1st Christian Church, 10th and ily to “give” if you can. GO CAMPIN”. Bring them to this year's Kentucky Scheduling is important, so please call Webelo’s Graduation Weekend being held 2 Roundtable, 7:30 PM, 1st Christian Church, 10th and Kentucky Christina Crandall, 800-776-1110 x 122, at Camp Bromelsick May 10 - 12. For if you plan to participate in the blood many young scouts, this will be their first 10 HOAC Blood Drive. 2:00 PM, Council Service Center camping experience. Troop 55, the host for drive. 10 Webelo’s Graduation Weekend, Camp Bromelsick this year’s event is making heavy duty plans to make sure that the Webelos have more 16 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Landplan Engineering activities than can possibly be attended 22 Friends of Scouting Victory Celebration Double Tree Hotel, 7:00 PM, 169 & during the weekend. College, OP, KS Some of the exciting activities being arranged are: June Archery • Air Riles • Canoeing • Black- 1-2 Tribal Feast, Mic-O-Say, 4:30 PM, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation smithing • Mountain Man Village • Fire 6 Program Planning Fair, 7:00 PM, LocationTo Be Announced, All Pelathe Scouters Should Attend Building • Camping Skills • Astronomy • 10 Cub Scout Day Camp, 8:15 AM – Douglas County Fairgrounds TIMBER!….. Here’s a great action shot from this Catapult Building • Model Rockets • Geol- past February’s Klondike Derby. This Scout from 13 Day Camp Family Night, 6:00 PM, Douglas County Fairgrounds ogy • Nature Hikes • Birdhouse Building • Lawrence Troop 59 was busy with his saw making 20 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Landplan Engineering firewood for his patrols bon fire. Cooking Skills • Lots More! Tribe of Mic-O-Say Tribal C’mon, let’s all shout it together now……… LET’S GO CAMPIN’!!!!!! Feast For information contact: Jim Peterson 2002 Pelathe District Committee Email The 2002 Tribal Feast will be June 1st 785-841-2044, email: [email protected]. and 2nd. Schedule with your fellow District Chairman Tom Sheely [email protected] Tribesman to ensure that Pelathe is repre- Community Service Day Vice Chairman John Frick District Commissioner Ken Baldwin [email protected] sented well at the Feast. Pelathe Scouts will use Community Ser- vice Day as an opportunity to continue Cub Scout Roundtable Helen Clark [email protected] 2002 Popcorn Sign Up’s offering our services to the areas food Boy Scout Roundtable Tammy Barta [email protected] are Coming Soon kitchens and pantries by making their Ser- Membership Joe Yurek [email protected] Popcorn sign up’s start soon. By signing vice Project Scouting for Food. Mark Stogsdill [email protected] your unit up early you can help add more The Douglas County community Activities Mike McCurdy [email protected] dollars to your unit’s bottom line. Units depends on organizations like the Boy Camping Pat Donahue [email protected] Scouts of America to support the needs of that sign up early and attend the training Training Casey Jones [email protected] those who are hungry and not able to pro- will receive an additional 2% for their Advancement Keith Wood [email protected] unit’s profits vide for themselves. Please plan on making To sing up early and put more profit in your unit a part of next year’s event. Venturing Joe King [email protected] your unit’s hands, contact Curtis Neal Thanks go out to Rod Zinn, Troop 52 Relationships Frank Wright [email protected] Harris at (800) 776-1110. Committee Chair, and former Activities Scouts With Disabilities Wayne Deaver [email protected] Chairman for the Pelathe District. On top Communications David Berkowitz [email protected] 2002 Pelathe Boy Scout of his active involvement with the Troop, Order of the Arrow Mike O'Connor [email protected] Rod organized this year’s district wide Extravaganza Update Community Service Day. We are all thank- Family FOS Chair Kip Grosshans [email protected] On August 17th all Pelathe Cub Scout ful to the efforts of everyone who volun- NESA Allen Wiechert [email protected] Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Venturing teered in this year’s event. District Executive Curtis Neal Harris [email protected] Crews are encouraged to set up a unit demonstration for the public and fellow Scouts. This event will be well publicized in our communities. Included will be a Scouting proclamation in front of the Lawrence City Commission in August. The event also allows your unit to Here Rick Werner, Den Leader, Deerfield Elementary, actively recruit new and interested scouts. and his group of Scouts offer up the Cub Scout sign before By providing an exciting demonstration at heading off to collect pet supplies and related items from the Extravaganza you will surely catch the their friends and neighbors. The Deerfield Pack made this eye of boys interested in joining. years Community Service Day Project a benefit for the For more information please contact Lawrence Humane Society, helping keep their animals, Pelathe District Membership Chairman healthy, happy, and full. Great Job Boys!!! Joe Yurek at (785) 832-0969.

Venturing Ski Trip Imagine if you will... Mid February... A Beautiful Clear Sky... Snow Covered Mountains Everywhere What a great weekend to be in Winter Park, CO. If you didn’t go you missed a great time. The Venturing Officer’s Association of the Heart of America Council sponsored a ski trip over the Presidents’ Day weekend. We had over 60 Venturers from across the council participate. Thank you to the VOA and, in particular, Iris Kalkofen for putting everything together. If you want in on the fun, keep us in mind, as we will probably plan this trip again. Watch the newsletter for details in the coming months. Here are a couple of pictures from the trip: Adventures in Scouting • May 2002 • 13

Pinewood Derby Winners! Council to give back to our communities. Calendar of Events Let’s put our hands together for this All your hard work helps us support the year’s Trailhead Pinewood Derby Winners! local community organizations that, in May Metcalf South Mall became the racing turn, support our Scouting program. A special thank you to Eileen O’neill, this 1 Eagle Recognition Event - TBA track for this year’s Trailhead Pinewood 2 District Roundtable held at Village Presbyterian Education Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. Derby. The entire day was filled with fun, year’s Community Service Day chair. We 99th and Mission rd. excitement, and anticipation. We had 61 appreciate your time and effort. racers representing 23 Packs in attendance. 16 Eagle Scout Boards of Review, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 6:30pm - Congratulations! 8:30pm, 130th and Wornall Rd After overcoming the early rain delay we Congratulations to those Units for 16 Youth Protection. Sign in begins at 7:00 p.m. session begins at 7:30 p.m. At the Church worked on the track, and got everyone out of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 130th and Wornall Rd of pit row. A special thanks goes out to the achieving their Friends of Scouting Goal in 27 Memorial Day – Council Service Center Closed 2002 Pinewood Derby Staff. Congratula- 2002. tions to everyone who participated. You Way to go and enjoy your Free Rank 29 District Committee Mtg – 6:30 p.m. Location at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church – 9300 Nall are all winners! Advancements! Packs 3258, 3259 30 District Commissioners – 7:30 p.m. Location at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church – Troops 37, 396 9300 Nall Congratulations to the above units and June thank you to everyone for your support in the Friends of Scouting Campaign for 1 Mic-O-Say Tribal Feast 2002. 6 Program Planning Fair – Roundtable - Village Presbyterian Education Center – 7 p.m., 99th and Mission Rd American Treasures Day 10-14 Cub Scout Day Camp at Theodore Naish Scout Reservation 21 Eagle Scout Boards of Review, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 6:30pm - Camp 2002 8:30pm, 130th and Wornall Rd It’s not too late to get signed up. Come 20 Youth Protection. Sign in begins at 7:00 p.m. session begins at 7:30 p.m. At the Church 1st Place — Patrick O’Conner, Pack 3597 out and enjoy some fun in the sun this of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 130th and Wornall Rd 2nd Place — Ryan Chollet, Pack 3597 summer. This will be the first ever Trail- 3rd Place — Anthony Smith, Pack 3096 head Day Camp. Be a part of it. If you still Runners up — Sam Barone, Pack 3321 need to sign up, contact either of the Day KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE Luke Foiles, Pack 3597 Camp coordinators. You can reach Paul Joseph Kashka, Pack 3396 Whatley at 913-383-8368, or Pat Harvey at IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS Best Crash — Sean Chomicky, Pack 3396 913-642-4671. We will be at Camp Naish District Chair Sam Colville ...... (913) 648-7272 the week of June 10-14. Hope to see you District Vice-Chair Gus Meyer ...... (913) 642-3209 Thank you to our Staff District Commissioner Forrest Bolles ...... (913) 438-3637 Registration – Paul Whatley there. Program Chairman Marc Elkins ...... (913) 897-2857 Starter – Chris Spellman Anyone Need A Badge? Activities Co-Chairs Dave Gurwell ...... (913) 381-3928 Announcer – JD Rowe – Troop 256 Rusty Wooldridge ...... (913) 648-6748 Weigh in / Rules – John Goodwin Congratulations to all the boys who Membership Chair Barb Spellman ...... (913) 894-9229 Floater – Cheryl Thompson, Lance came to the Merit Badge Forum and com- Advancement Chair Herb Strain ...... (816) 941-8614 Mather – Troop 256 pleted merit badges. Thank you to all of Camping Chair Chuck Even ...... (913) 649-3836 the counselors who came to offer classes. Training Chair Russ Lindsay ...... (913) 649-2956 Scouting for Food Drive/ We had approximately 400 youth in atten- Venturing Scott Worsham ...... (913) 381-4082 dance. It was a fun-filled day of learning. Boy Scout Roundtable Dean Carlson ...... (913) 681-2852 Community Service Day Cub Scout Roundtable Louis Rinke ...... (913) 897-4775 Thank you to all who participated in A big thanks goes to Herb Strain and his team for putting everything together. It this year’s Scouting for Food/Community Extensions for your District Executives of Trailhead District @ (816) 942-9333 Service Day. This is a concentrated effort was a big task that you made look easy. Roger Hoyt ext. 146 ...... District Director by all the units in the Heart of America Here are some pictures from the event: Ross Pfannenstiel ext. 164 ...... District Executive

Take The Boys To Camp and at least one youth staff per pack. Calendar of Events Summer is right around the corner Both adult and youth staff must be reg- and now is the time to make sure that all istered with the BSA. Adult staff will May need to attend Youth Protection Training your boys have the opportunity to go to 2 Roundtable, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM summer camp. The Heart of America and where applicable, Field Sports Train- Council runs a wide range of summer ing. Youth Staff is a boy or girl 14-17 15 District Committee Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM years of age. For more information call camp programs for the boys of the Trails 16 Eagle Board of Review, Jesus Christ Church of LDS, 7845 Allman, Lenexa, Day Camp Director West District. The District day camp 6:30PM (Please arrive 15 min. early) Dee Creath will be held July 8th – 12th at Camp (913) 764-0395 22 District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM Theodore Naish in Bonner Springs Program Director Kansas. Boy Scouts are able to attend Jeanettee Molo June camps at The Theodore Naish Scout (913) 599-4914 Reservation or the H. Roe Bartle Scout 6 Program Planning Fair, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7pm Registrar Reservation. For more information call 19 District Committee Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM Terry Bahnmaier Alan J. Sanders at (816) 942-9333. (913) 894 6314 20 Eagle Board of Review, Jesus Christ Church of LDS, 7845 Allman, Lenexa, Day Camp 2002 6:30PM (Please arrive 15 min. early) Walking Leaders Training 26 District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM “American Treasures” There will be a walking leaders train- Your help is needed so that your boy ing on May 29th 2002 at 6:00pm in the can have the best day camp ever. The South Camp of the Theodore Naish DISTRICT LEADERSHIP Trails West day camp staff has been Scout Reservation. The camp tour will working very hard to plan a fun and start at 6:00 pm with the training start- District Chairman Paul Morrison ...... 913-438-3637 exciting program for the boys attending ing at 7:00pm. Walking leaders are the District Vice Chairman Keith Koenigsdorf . . . . 913-894-8948 day camp. We are now in need of your adults that will be taking the cubs District Finance Chair Pat Smith ...... 913-338-3690 help as staff to fill the program and craft around to all the fun activity areas. At District Membership Chair Janice DeSalvo ...... 913-393-0005 areas of the camp. We need staff for this training your pack will receive two District Program Chair Ed Hedges ...... 913-768-1420 Archery, Slingshots, Ropes, Obstacle copies of the Trails West Walking Lead- District Advancement Chair Gene Bellner ...... 913-894-2288 ers Manuel. Course, Hike, Crafts, Trading Post, District Training Chair Joe Ogilivie ...... 913-492-3880 Nurse, Leather, Games, Nature, and Activity Areas. We will also need one District Activities Chair Dave Elsey ...... 913-829-4594 adult staffer per 15 cubs attending camp District Camping Chair Shawn Hudson ...... 913-254-9548 (working 5 days or 2 people each work- District Commissioner Doug Strieby ...... 913-764-0547 ing 3 days) to help run the program areas District Director Alan Sanders ...... 816-942-9333 ext. 158 14 • May 2002 • Adventures in Scouting

“American Treasures” Program Planning Fair Calendar of Events Day Camp 2002 On June 7, 2002, at First Baptist This is the year to enjoy “American Church of Raytown, all units will May Treasure’s.” It will be held on June 17- receive their program packets, calen- 2 Troop Committee Training, 7pm-10-pm, Hickman Mills Community of 21 at John Knox Village. The cost will dars, planning ideas and important Christ Church, 5809 Redbridge Rd., KC, MO be $40.00 for the session. This is the information for the 2002-2003 program year. Don’t miss this Round- 7 District Scout Leaders Roundtable, 7:30pm, First Baptist Church of Raytown Early Bird Special; so keep in mind Youth Protection, 7:00pm that late registration (after May 10th) table, because the next opportunity you will have to obtain your informa- 9 District Committee Meeting, Our Lady of Presentation, Lee’s Summit, MO will add an additional $15.00 to that tion will be at the August 6th Round- fee. You can call Chad Wyancko, Dis- 11 Venturing Specific Training, Time and Location to be announced table. trict Executive at (816) 942-9333 ext. 14 District Commissioners Meeting, 7:00pm, Council Service Center 162 or e-mail [email protected] Friends of Scouting for questions and further information. Thanks to all that invested in our June Remember to SIGN UP EARLY!!! youth by participating in the 2002 4 District Roundtable – 7:30pm, First Baptist Church of Raytown Friends of Scouting drive. The Thun- 4 Program Fair Training derbird District goal was $175,000. A 4 Eagle Service Project Review “An opportunity to grow and big thanks goes out to all of the Friends share!” Congratulations to those Scout of Scouting presenters who helped 4 Merit Badge Counselor Orientation leaders who took advantage of all the achieve this goal. On behalf of the No District Commissioner Meeting training opportunities. For questions youth in the Thunderbird District and 17-21 Cub Day Camp “American Treasure’s”, John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, MO about adult leader training, please call the Heart of America Council, thank Kelsie Clark at 816-430-5654. you for your support and generosity.

Roundtable we didn’t extend an expression of thanks gram fair to receive information such as Calendar of Events Roundtables are a form of commis- to Kansas City, KS Community College the Council Calendar for 2002-2003, May the fall membership recruitment incen- sioner service and supplemental training for allowing us to utilize their class- tive plans, promotional literature for 2 Cub/ Boy Scout Leader Round for volunteers at the unit level. It serves rooms, as well as to all the Merit Badge upcoming events, insurance updates, table. 7 p.m. Clark Middle as a source of information on events and Counselors that assisted our youth and and more. School in Bonner Springs, KS training, and an opportunity to share shared their knowledge on subjects 3-4 Webelos Woods. Camp Naish experiences and enjoy fellowship with ranging from American Culture to Day Camp other unit leaders. Roundtables provide Weather. (South Camp) Time is getting closer for this year’s unit leaders with skills, techniques, and 9 District Committee Meeting. 7 Day Camp. However, it is not too late program ideas to enhance the quality of Summertime Pack and to register. If you and your Cub Scouts p.m.; BPU (300 N. 65th St. ) their meetings. Roundtables are held Den Awards are still interested in participating in in Kansas City, KS on the first Thursday of every month at Every unit in the Kaw District can this year’s day camp, call Bob Sixta at 16 Commissioner Staff meeting 7 7:00 p.m. The location for the Round- earn the Summertime Pack and Den 913-281-2503 to register. p.m. Lansing High School in tables is Robert Clark Middle School in Award. By simply conducting three Lansing, KS Bonner Springs. Please make an effort activities during the months of June, Thank Mothers For to participate in these informative ses- 25 Memorial Day Service Project July, and August (one per month), with Their Help sions, which are designed to assist unit at least 50% of your registered youth On behalf of the 3,000 youth June level leadership in program develop- participating, your unit can earn this enrolled in the Scouting program ment. special award. For more information 6 Cub/Boy Scout Leader Round throughout Kaw District, I wish to contact Charles Flowers at 816-942- table 7 p.m. Clark Middle Kansas City, KS Community extend a heart-felt thank you to all the School in Bonner Springs, KS 9333 ext.149 or email [email protected]. mothers that drive their children to College Merit Badge 13 District Committee Meeting 7 Program Planning Fair Scout meetings, volunteer as adult lead- Conference ers, chaperone on camping trips, and p.m.; BPU (300 N. 65th St.) Thanks to the detailed planning and at Roundtable just support their children. Have a in Kansas City, KS thorough preparation of Cindy Dietz At the June Roundtable, we will Happy Mother’s Day! 20 Commissioner Staff Meeting. and her staff, numerous Scouts from the hand out information, which will help 7 p.m. Lansing High School in Kaw District had an educational experi- your unit plan out next year’s program Lansing, KS ence at the Merit Badge Conference on calendar. Every unit is strongly encour- 24-28 Day Camp is in session April 27, 2002. We would be remiss if aged to have representation at this pro- Adventures in Scouting • May 2002 • 15

American Treasures Super Saturday Training stay and make a “productive” day of it. Calendar of Events Please take advantage of training, Day Camp 2002 On May 4th, the district will present a Super Saturday training free of which in turn will help provide the May June is right around the corner with charge at the Olathe Christian best program to the youth of our dis- 2 Roundtable at 7:00 P.M., Youth the exciting fun of Cub Day Camp. Church. This day of training will trict. Youth Protection is held at every Protection Training available We look forward to seeing boys and include Youth Protection, Health and Roundtable, the first Thursday of leaders alike as we embark on a week of 4 Super Saturday Training, Safety, Safe Swim Defense, Safety every month, beginning at 7:00 P.M. challenging fun. Remember Camp Olathe Christian Church Afloat, and the possibility of Bike For questions regarding training please starts on Monday, June 24, and runs 9 District Commissioners Meet- Safety. Come and take one training or contact Judy Day at (913) 782-904. through Friday the 28th. For ques- ing at 7:30 P.M., MNU Library tions, concerns, or to volunteer to be 14 Day Camp, Walking Leader on staff, please contact director, Jeff KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE! Training at Camp Naish, Wandtke at (913) 764-8413, program IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS 6-9:30 P.M., at South Camp director, Trisha Vandewater, at (913) 30 District Committee Meeting at 393-2919, or Jason Ballew at (816) District Chairman Bill Cheek ...... (913) 897-0309 7:00 P.M., Stanley Presbyterian 942-9333 x182 District Commissioner Buzz Shepard ...... (913) 829-1924 Church 2002 Friends of Scouting Campaign District Vice-Chair Mark Towster ...... (913) 897-3094 June “Tee It Up For Scouting” District Finance Chairman Steven Geiger ...... (913) 851-8552 District Program Chairman Jeff Wandtke ...... (913) 764-8413 6 Roundtable at 7:00 PM, Youth This year’s campaign has been very suc- Protection Training available cessful thus far. We wish to thank each District Training Chairman Judith Day ...... (913) 782-9046 13 District Committee Meeting at unit who signed up and completed a District Camping Chairman John Jones ...... (913) 897-5567 7:30 P.M., MNU Library Friends of Scouting presentation. Special District Membership Chairman Nancy Chapman ...... (913) 829-0366 24-28 Cub Scout Day Camp at South recognition goes out to pack 3200 and District Advancement Chairman Hal Schmidt ...... (913) 897-2154 troop 225 for achieving their goal and Camp, Naish BSA Roundtable Commissioner Dave Weerts ...... (913) 829-1321 earning free rank advancement’s. In addi- 27 District Committee Meeting at tion, thank you to this year’s Family Chair- Cub Roundtable Commissioner Paula Champion ...... (913) 764-9482 7:00 P.M., Stanley Presbyterian man, Keith Sickendick, who has been District Executive Jason Ballew (816) 942-9333 Church instrumental in the campaign’s success. x182

Calendar of Events Cub Day Camp Program Fair year. You will receive a planning packet and a calendar for your use to May Can you believe it! In only one During the Roundtable time in help you in getting ready for the short month, your cubs will be attend- June this year, we will have our 2 OA Chapter Meeting, First United ing Cub Day Camp. Imagine all the coming year. Please don’t miss this annual Program Fair. This is the meeting, as it is a great chance for Methodist, Paola; 7:30 PM fun they will have participating in all chance for you get all the informa- the available activities. Make sure your you to get the latest and greatest 2 District Roundtable, First United tion you need to help put together resources for helping your boys enjoy boys do not miss this opportunity. Methodist, Paola; 7:30 PM Cub Day Camp is an event that should your unit’s program for the coming Scouting! be an unforgettable experience for 9 District Committee Meeting, every Scout. For more information on Beethoven’s, Paola; 7:00 PM getting your boys to Twin Rivers Cub District Roster 14 District Commissioner Meeting, Day Camp or helping out with run- District Chairman: Jerry Wiesner 913.294.6642 ning Day Camp at North Lake Reser- Beethoven’s, Paola; 7:00 PM voir in Garnett from June 3-7, contact District Commissioner: Randy Moser 913.557.4763 Rich Trabucco at 913.294.9306, Glen Activities Chair: Buddy Burris 785.867.3005 June Sharp at 913.915.4784 or Cortland 3-7 Cub Scout Day Camp, North Bolles at 800.776.1110. Your help and Advancement Chair: Curtis Gibson 913.898.4955 Lake Reservoir, Garnett participation is welcome and we are Camping Chair: Richard Grant 913.755.3941 looking forward to seeing you with 6 OA Chapter Meeting, First United your son. Endowment Chair: Ken Weide 785.448.5560 Methodist, Paola; 7:30 PM Public Relations Chair: Cleon Rickel 785.242.4700 Friends of Scouting 6 District Roundtable/Planning Roundtable Commissioner (Boy Scouts): Lynn Underwood 785.242.4787 The 2002 Friends of Scouting cam- Fair, First United Methodist, paign is wrapping up and we are look- Roundtable Commissioners (Cub Scouts): Kathy Kierl 913.557.5869 ing at a very successful campaign. Paola; 7:30 PM Thank you to all of you for your gen- Pam Thompson 913.294.2344 13 District Committee Meeting, erosity in helping to financially sup- Special Needs Coordinator: Pam Thompson 913.294.2344 Beethoven’s, Paola, 7:00 PM port your child’s experience in Scout- ing. It is because of people like you Training Co-Chairs: Lawrence Dickinson 913.256.6809 18 District Commissioner’s Meet- and your willingness to give, we can Pam Thompson 913.294.2344 ing, Beethoven’s, Paola, 7:00 PM provide the resources for your child to live the Scouting program. District Executive: Cortland Bolles 800.776.1110 x118

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING PRESIDENT LEGAL COUNSEL David A. Fenley Published January, February, March, April, May, June/July, August, Septem- David M. Lockton ber, October, November/December by the Heart of America Council, Boy VICE PRESIDENTS COUNCIL COMMISSIONER Scouts of America. Mailed without charge to all Cubmasters, assistant Cub- Clifford W. Illig Richard T. Boeshaar Thomas J. McCullough masters, den leaders, den leader coaches, Webelos leaders, Scoutmasters, SCOUT EXECUTIVE Debra K. Turpin assistant Scoutmasters, Team Coaches, Explorer Advisors, assistant James J. Terry David J. Zimmer Explorer Advisors, Venturing crew leaders, unit chairmen, chartered organi- E. Frank Ellis EDITOR zation representatives, district committee, all commissioners, all board TREASURER Lori Gooding members, and can be found on our website, www.hoac-bsa.org Stephen M. Clifford BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA — HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL 10210 HOLMES ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64131 VOLUME 62

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Rededication of the Liberty Memorial

Mr. Richard H. Koenigsdorf Sr. was a part of Troop 40, later Troop 2, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was an Eagle Scout and joined the Tribe of Mic-O-Say in 1929. Richard was given the Tribal name of Lone Fork, and was a WWII veteran. He earned both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, and retired from the Army Reserves as a Lt. Colonel. He attended the University of Missouri where he played football and later graduated from its law school. Richard served as County Counselor in Jackson County, Missouri and was nominated to the Jackson County Circuit Court Bench in 1961 where he remained until his death in 1968. He was also Potentate of the Ararat Shrine Kansas City, Missouri in 1963. On May 25th, 2002, the grandson of Mr. Koenigsdorf, Eagle Scout For over ninety years the uniform has been part of Scouting tradition. Scott Koenigsdorf of Troop 257, will take part in the rededication of the Continue that tradition and show your pride by wearing a complete uniform. Liberty Memorial. For all your uniform and Scouting needs stop by the Kansas City Scout Shop, your one stop scout shop. Mr. Richard H. Koenigsdorf Sr. at the Liberty Memorial Ded- ication on November 11, 1926. During this time, an Eagle Scout could also be a leader. This photo depicts Mr. Koenigs- dorf speaking to his Scouts. He is fourteen years of age and an Eagle Scout. Photo Courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Keith Koenigsdorf

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