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BUCKEYE DISTRICT April 2013 www.skcbsa.org/buckeye 2013 VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION The Annual District Volunteer Recognition Buckeye District Thank You Award Dinner was a great time for everyone in Bruce Anschutz, Steve Bayer, Lyle Brown, Bill attendance - great food and great people. Dixon, Randy Fahy, Michelle Gibson, Tammy Heyse, Alex Protopopov and his committee put Bruce Hotte, Dale Karweik, Vern Margard, Frank together an amazing evening of fun and Ohlemacher, John Pirt, Pamela Pyle, Tom Rhodes, recognition. Buckeye is truly blessed with so many Ken Richardson, Hal Schofield, Terry Smith, Mary dedicated volunteers. Those recognized were: Jean Speno, Ruth White, Ron White, District Award of Merit Steve Yuszka, Stephanie Biedenharn, Tracy Crouse, Kate Leaver, Special Thanks to Amy Heller and Travis Gulling Leah Slawson Bridge Builder Award Buckeye District Hall of Fame Award Dan Bossenbroek, Kerry Bossenbroek, Nikki Steve Bayer Chapman, Scott Close, John Dundon, Doug Edgington, Scott Finsel, Paul Frenken, Matt Gatsch, Ken George, Buckeye District Distinguished Leader Award Ron Gilliand, Bill Hansen, Rosanne Herd, Jodi Hess, Joel Chow, Bruce Hotte Dana Holman, Kristi Houser, Susan Hunkins, Frank Jacobs, Michael Jarvis, Perry Lipker, Doug Key 3 Award Longhitano, Doug McClanahan, Bob Moffit, Fritz Kemper Allison, Bob Bryan, Alex Protopopow Monroe, Deb Obert, Kim Oblinger, Richard Orris, Ed Dave Katonak Distinguished Service Award Osborn, Kim Pardi, Steve Parton, Lauren Paugh, Mary Bob Bryan, Bob Deis, Andrew Hinkle, Steve Lynn Pitzer, David Powell, Chris Protopapas, Mark Linthwaite, Racheal Smith Repucci, Craig Rex, Chris Russell, Dan Shuman, Jessica Smith, Rob Smith, Stephen Stern, Lisa Stropki, Meritorious Service Certificate Jack Summanen, Vicki Thompson, Carol Vanderbilt, Herbert Badgeley, Dirk Bengel, Greg Bergmann, James Via, Eric Walli, Ann Weimer, Paul Zawada, Kevin Couch, Shawn Dodson, Eric Fosler-Lussier, Marc Zody Dorian Hall, Chip Herr, Jerry Jones, Diane Kahle, Erin Kirke, John Riley, Matt Schroeder, Mark Sullivan, Lamp Lighter Award Warren Turley, Ed Wilson Mike Krajnak Boy Scout Above & Beyond Award William D. Boyce New Unit Organizer Award Dean Ashbrook, John Baetz, Daniel Ball, Shawna Erin Kirke Barber, Craig Campbell, Nick Curtis, Eric DeWeese, Michael Vail Eagle of the Year Award Kim DeWeese, Chuck Drake, Randy Dull, Vince Andrew Berlage; Troop 123, St. Michael Catholic Fabro, Chip Nilges, Ed Nydegger, Nini Raabe, Ronald Church; Steve Canini, Scoutmaster Roman, Joanne Sauvey, Mike Shearer, Doug Shrake, Phillip Smith, Wes Stachler, John Tepper, Spirit of the Eagle Award Terry Thompson, Robert Welsh Nickolas Kanel; Troop 555, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church; Don Gallucci, Scoutmaster Cub Scout Above & Beyond Award Jeffrey Butterbaugh, Mark Colucy, Paul Gudde, Silver Beaver Class of 2013 Terese Loudner, Steve Nicholson, Chrystal Pletcher, Tom Pauling Ellen Puckett, Diane Ray, Kelly Sellers Many thanks to our Volunteer Celebration sponsor Leaver Insurance Serving the communities of Clintonville, Grandview, Hilliard, Northwest Columbus, Upper Arlington, and Worthington April 2013 NEW STUFF ARE YOU TOUGHER THAN A BOY SCOUT? BSA MEMBERSHIP POLICY The National Geographic Channel reality The National Council is opening a "family discussion" show, Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? about its membership policy for the next three months. has only 2 remaining episodes - April 1 and You can email or contact them. More Information April 8 at 7 PM. PHILMONT THROUGH THE EYES OF A GAME DESIGN MERIT BADGE RANGER The much anticipated Merit Badge, Game If you've never had the "Philmont Experience" or you Design, has been released. Learn how to have been there and want to relive that experience, create, test, and refine a game. Information check out the video by Tucker Prescott "Philmont: A Ranger's Summer" FUN FOR THE FAMILY SCOUT NIGHT WITH THE BLUE JACKETS OHIO MACHINE SCOUT NIGHT Scouts and families are invited to the Scout Night with Get discounted tickets for the Boy Scout Night with the the Blue Jackets on Friday, April 12 as Ohio Machine Lacrosse as they take on the they take on the St Louis Blues. New York Lizards on Saturday, May 18. Participants receive reduced pricing, Contact Zach Hellman for tickets at only patch & Blue Jackets hat. Information and $15 Information registration SCOUT APPRECIATION DAY AT THE WILDS BUCKEYES BASEBALL SCOUT NIGHT The Wilds in southeastern Ohio is having a Scout Cheer on the OSU Baseball team as they take on Penn Appreciation Day on May 26. Scouts and adults in State at Bill Davis Stadium on April 26 Group tickets uniform can enjoy a 1/2 price discount on Safari will be no more than $2.50 per ticket. Contact Jason Transport Tours and Open Air Safari Tours. Discounts Rost for tickets. available at the ticket office. Information SWAMP ROMP BOY SCOUT CAMPOREE WITH THE The 10th annual Swamp Romp in Upper CLIPPERS Arlington will be Saturday, May 4. This is The annual Clippers Camporee will be Friday, June a stream cleanup/conservation event in 21 when the Clippers play the Lehigh which the dirtier you get, the better it is for Valley Iron Pigs. Scouts can campout the environment. Registration & Pancake Breakfast on the field after the game and enjoy an start at 7:30. Contact Jim Palmer prior to May 1 so autograph session, movie, & breakfast. Tickets are appropriate stream assignments can be made. $15-20 Information and order form Information THUNDERBASE 2014 BOY SCOUT NIGHT WITH THE CREW Put it on your calendar All Scouts and families are invited to camp overnight May 2-4, 2014 in Crew stadium after enjoying the Crew game with the In 2014 Simon Kenton Council will be hosting an Colorado Rapids on Saturday, May 11. Reduced price exciting extravaganza - Thunderbase 2014. You can tickets are available for campers and non-campers. already start getting excited about all Deadline to order is April 26. Information & ticket the thrilling activities - Motocross, order form Rappelling, Bounce House, Warrior Challenge, Zip Lines, Pinewood SCOUT SKATE NIGHT Derby Arena, Slip & Slides and much, much more. The next Scout Skate Night will be May 18 at the Ohio Early Bird Registration is now available until Health Ice Haus in Columbus. Scouts skate for FREE December 31, 2013. Information and family/friends skate for $5 including skate rental. Information Serving the communities of Clintonville, Grandview, Hilliard, Northwest Columbus, Upper Arlington, and Worthington April 2013 ROUNDTABLE BUCKEYE DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE Boy Scouts - Turtle Talk: Last Minute Discussion of Thursday, April 4, 2013 Turtle Preparation with Biking Option Information. at 7:00 PM Everyone - Neckerchief Slides - Create Neckerchief CHURCH OF CHRIST Slides that You and Your Scouts Can Wear With Pride 1130 Fishinger Rd in Upper Everyone - Grange Audubon Center - Programs Arlington (near Kenny Rd) available at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center Calling all unit leaders! The Buckeye District holds ROUNDTABLE COMING ATTRACTIONS Roundtable on the first Thursday of every month. May Roundtable is NOT just for Cubmasters and Cub Scouts - Day Camp Walker Training Find out Scoutmasters. ALL leaders - Tiger Den Leaders and what is being planned for Jungle Adventure parents, Wolf & Bear Den Leaders/assistants, Webelos Cub Scouts - What To Expect at Resident Camp Is Den Leaders/assistants, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, this the first time your Webelos is going to Resident Assistant Scoutmasters & Committee Members and Camp? Find out what they (and you!) have to look parents are all invited to attend. We ask that at least forward to! one member of every unit attends Roundtable as Boy Scouts - Patrol Box Show & Tell - bring one of important information including district & council your patrol boxes and share your innovative ideas. events and trainings are discussed. In addition, we will Thanks for bringing your box. have breakout sessions of interest to everyone. Make Everyone - Advancement Tracking Software sure that YOU add Roundtable to your calendar. Sessions: April June Cub Scouts - Day Camp Walker Training - Find out Gather 'Round the Campfire what is being planned for Jungle Adventure TRAINING NEWS BLACKFOOT 35 BALOO & OWL TRAINING Blackfoot, an enhanced Boy Scout Darby Creek District is offering BALOO (Basic Adult Fundamentals course which includes Leader Outdoor Orientation) and OWL (Outdoor Scoutmaster/Assistant Specific Training Webelos Leader Training) on May 10 & 11 at and Outdoor Leadership Skills is offered Madison Lake. Cost $35 Information during 2 more sessions - Session II April 6 & 7 at Camp Falling Rock WOOD BADGE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Session III April 20 & 21 at Camp Falling Rock. Wood Badge has been developed for Cub Scout, Boy Cost is $80 . Information Registration Scout, Varsity, & Venturing Leaders as well as council and district leaders. It BALOO TRAINING introduces leadership principles which Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation apply to all areas in the Scouting program (BALOO) will be held Saturday, April as well as to everything you do in your life. A 13 at Camp Lazarus. This training is weeklong course will be at Chief Logan May 6-11, REQUIRED for a Pack to conduct an 2013 and a two weekend course will be at Camp overnight campout. Cost $12. Information Falling Rock Aug 9-11 & Sept 6-8, 2013 Cost: $240 Registration and scholarships may be available. Information Registration May Registration Aug/Sept WEBELOS OUTDOOR WORKSHOP Buckeye will have a Webelos Outdoor Put It On Your Calendar Workshop ((Outdoor Leader Skills for TRAIN-A-PALOOZA