Heart of America Council Recognized As National Quality Council Nine Districts and Most Local Units Also Recognized
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Heart of America Council Recognized as National Quality Council Nine Districts and Most Local Units Also Recognized
National Quality Districts Big Muddy Blue Elk Lone Bear Northern Tier Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Trailhead TrailsWest Twin Rivers
The Heart of America Council teer training and growth, member- to the work of dedicated volun- Quality Award program is to recog- and nine of its thirteen districts have ship growth, unit service, as well as teers and professionals nize units, districts, and councils been recognized as National Qual- financial growth and management. for achieving excellence in serving During the years 2007 through ity by the Boy Scouts of America our growing population of young Achieving this distinction places 2010, the National Quality Award for the year ending 2006! Approx- people. This award program asks our council and these nine dis- program has changed in name and imately 60% of our Cub Scout that at all levels Scouters set and tricts among the best for 2006. This format to the Centennial Quality packs, Boy Scout troops, and Ven- work toward meeting goals each achievement is only possible thanks Award. The goal of the Centennial ture crews also achieved National year leading up to Scouting's 100th Quality Status, up from just 42% in aniversary This award builds on 2005. quality programs offered at all lev- The National Quality Districts els of the Boy Scouts of America. are: Blue Elk, Big Muddy, Lone For more information on this award Bear, Northern Tier, Pioneer Trails, please go to the council website at Red-Tailed Hawk, Trailhead, Trails www.hoac-org West, Twin Rivers. This compares The Heart of America Council is to just two districts achieving the blessed to have the dedication and award in 2005. Congratulations! service of all those who commit This national honor recog- themselves to offering the highest nizes achievements in the areas quality program possible, which the of advancement, quality program- young people of our communities ming, community service, volun- demand and deserve. 2 • February/March 2007 FEATURE Adventures in Scouting
Tributes In Memory of: Andrew Dubill Southland Conservatory Lewis and Marilyn Merrick Jon and Rebecca Stellmacher James Aman Neil and Mary Buhl Ronald and Karla Stitt David Kryzanski Henry E. Schweers Lawrence and Pamela Tuttle Eugene Young Harry and Cynthia Monti Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hansen Merle Walker Libby Armstrong W.D. and N.J. Myers Dan Hansen Shirley Wadleigh Daniel and Virginia Wheatcroft Clifford Dunn Richard Scroggins Sam Zurovsky Wayne Button E. Lou Dunn Michael and Sandra Chism Gertrude Glassman Kathryn Harvel Wayne Hicklin Harold and Lotha Cook William and Kathryn Poirier Thomas Byerley Gary and Kathe White Toni Goessman Shirley Rose Roger and Ellie Post Thomas M. Hicggins, Jr. Bill and Diana Shonrock In Honor Of: Clifton Russell Cowherd Troy Sorbo Mary Jo Higgins Robert A. Cunningham, Sr. Joan Ball United Steelworkers Robert Kelpe Robert A. Cunningham, Jr. Allen and Sharon Eiserer Pat and Barbara Walker James and June Winter Kaiser Farms, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wheatcroft Don Duryee Keith and Kathy Long C. David Knox Mattie Willhite Michael and Margo Shepard Donnie and Patricia Miller Josephine Knox Christopher Shipley Michael Merriman S. and W. Miller Elbert Lemon Joseph and Regena Shipley BGM Industries, Inc Rick and Loretta Minnis Albert E. Boyd Claude Sherwin Lewis and Shirley Scott William and Bernardine Maher Mary Sherwin Dean Wood Thomas Jacob “Jake” Nicholas Collette V. Spacek Charles and Carrie Cooper Shervil Davis Michael Acinger David and Jane Ross Bryan and Jody Nicholas
Scouters Providing for the Future It is with great pleasure that The Heart of America Council presents an Ernest Thompson Seton membership in The 1910 Society to John Edgar. The early founders of the Boy Scouts of America had the vision and commitment to make Scouting the number one youth organization in the The Founders Circle world. Today, in that same spirit, we honor modern-day visionaries whose The Founders Circle is intended to recognize those individuals that generosity and commitment ensures that this early vision will continue through their foresight and gener- into the future. osity, provide for a local council’s In recognition and gratitude for crucial support of the endowment of future through a planned gift to it's the Heart of America Council, there are three distinct national recogni- endowment. The Founders Circle tion awards. These are The James E.West Fellowship, The 1910 Society is named in honor of those indi- and The Founders Circle. These national awards are presented by local viduals whose efforts, as a group, councils, like the Heart of America Council, for supporting ongoing local laid the ground work for our mod- endowment campaigns. ern movement. Their early work made the programs we have today The 1910 Society possible. Membership in The 1910 Society, The generosity of modern-day named in honor of the year that the individuals whose vision leads them to The Founder’s Circle ensures that Boy Scouts of America was founded, is the crucial values represented in the programs of the Boy Scouts of Amer- awarded to donors making significant ica continue. gifts to a council’s endowment. Recog- nition levels in the Society honors four The Heart of America Council takes pleasure in presenting membership special individuals who shaped modern- in The Founders Circle to William Gallant. day Scouting. They are Ernest Thompson Seton, author of the first official The Boy Scouts of America is concerned with providing for the future Scout handbook, Daniel Carter Beard, first Scout commissioner, Theodore through the young people of our country. Gifts to the Heart of America Roosevelt, first vice president of the BSA, and Waite Phillips who donated Council’s ongoing endowment campaign help to ensure that Scouting’s the property that is now the Philmont Scout Ranch. work endures. Adventures in Scouting FEATURE February/March 2007 • 3
NS 1374 Taylor A. Hall Be Proud of What You Do for Tomorrow’s Leaders Eagles NS 1374 Shaun A. Robinson At a time when our nation focuses on character and leadership, we must NS 1376 Jarrett W. Muck remember that today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. What the Boy Scouts of America does for each boy, it does for the man that he will become. BE 1161 Brandon Thomas NS 1388 Benjamin L. B. Brink In today’s world, work, school, family, religion, sports, and extracur- BE 1204 Jared N. Norman NS 1419 Brady L. Tapp ricular activities pull parents and children in many directions. As a parent, BE 1223 Jared A. Seeley NT 98 Aaron L. Dye I want my son to grow up to be a self-reliant, dependable, and caring indi- BE 1282 Christopher J. Painter NT 123 Dylan J.Warnick vidual.
BE 1332 Sean W. Mutert NT 185 Robert M. Schweiger Jr. The Boy Scouts of America has achieved these outcomes by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. It has helped my family BE 1415 Peter B. Thaller NT 247 Joshua L. Ramsey strengthen character, develop good citizenship, and enhance both mental BE 1492 Derek C. Buchmann NT 299 Ryan A. Hacker and physical fitness. My son has also been exposed to positive peer groups BE 2692 Justin L. Randolph PL 52 Todd E. Roberts and tools to help him shape his future.
BM 1317 Josiah C. Baughman PL 55 Austin D. Winn Research conducted by Harris Interactive indicates that one year in Scouting provides a boy with a safe and healthy environment in which he BM 1317 Michael R. Hippensteel PL 64 Michael L. Whitten learns important values and develops self-confidence. BM 1415 Philip B. Wooden PT 1016 Ryan T. Olander Many young people lacking direction and focus often display destruc- BM 1611 David A Harris PT 1025 William J. Kline tive behaviors such as violence, theft, drug and alcohol use, and promiscu- BM 1611 Caleb M. Cochran PT 1040 Ian A. Cosgrove ity. They are often isolated from their parents and community, and discon- nected from the guideposts designed to help them through the difficult BM 1713 Joshua J. Brown PT 1040 Gregorio Gutierrez Jr. years of adolescence. Scouting has answers to reach these youth. KW 9 Andrew W. Petelin PT 1059 Joshua A. Iszory Fortunately, there is little disagreement about how to solve many of KW 9 Robert M. Hanson RT 122 Jeremy J. Himmelberg these problems. Studies have shown that one of the best ways is early and KW 167 Edward J. Chapman RT 122 Kraig T. Sells consistent education, honesty, compassion, fairness, integrity, and respect. Youth who learn and practice these common values have a much better LB 1031 Trae N. Wegener RT 218 Ryan F. Murphy chance of succeeding in life. LB 1237 Kraig. S. Hughes RT 222 Taylor T. Havens While building character is primarily the responsibility of parents and LB 1238 Joseph Moore RT 265 David A. Ecklund family, youth development organizations and society must play a support- LB 1400 Edward T. Clothier RT 268 Daniel A. Ecklund ing role. Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has taught a universally recognized set of ideals. The Heart of America Council believes—through LB 1400 Joseph H. Jennings RT 326 Ryan J. Jalowiec nearly a century of experience—that helping youth is vital in building a LB 1513 Travis L. Miller TB 1032 Johnathan L. A. Noland more conscientious, responsible, and productive society. LB 1513 Clarence Z. E. Brandt TB 1032 Daniel E. Ward
LB 1513 Logan L. Miller TB 1032 Christopher A. Gouge
LB 1514 William R. Huntington TB 1210 Reese P. Harter
NS 1271 Kylor D. Greene TB 1274 Trevor J. Horner
NS 1271 Benjamin A. Driver TH 282 Alexander E. Marquez
NS 1271 Kyle A. O’Neil TH 282 Andrew S. Moore
NS 1374 Will D. Morris TW 186 John T. Karsten NS 1374 Logan J. Reed
NS 1374 Michael A. Stramel
NS 1374 William H Crooks
NS 1374 Leland Hucke 4 • February/March 2007 FEATURE Adventures in Scouting
Scouts Help at Liberty Memorial Inaugural
On a cold December 1, 2006, Scouts from the Thunderbrid District Troop 32 were able to be escorts for the National World War I Museum’s Inaugural Gathering participants. Envisioned by the people of Kansas City, designed by Ralph Appelbaum, and designated by Congress as the nation’s official WWI Museum, the new state of the art complex at Liberty Memorial uses highly- interactive technology to bring his- tory to life, and to foster timely dis- cussions of ethics, values, decision making and conflict resolution. The Liberty Memorial Museum has been designated the National World War One Museum by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House Recognition for Endowment Contributions of Representatives as part of the An integral part of the Heart of America Council’s program to expand current Defense Authorization bill. its endowment trust fund and ensure the future financial stability of the Sponsored by Senator Jim Talent council is the James E. West Fellowship Award. Named after the first Chief and Representatives Ike Skelton Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, it is a national recogni- and Karen McCarthy, the federal tion for those who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to our designation confirms the long-held acknowledgement that the Liberty council’s endowment fund. Memorial Museum is the only public museum in the United States dedi- cated exclusively to the history of World War One. In the first few years of the program, almost 11,000 individuals nation- wide have qualified for a West Fellowship by contributing $19 million to On the Liberty Memorial Tower in Downtown Kansas City, there is local council endowment funds. It is important to note that a qualifying an inscription - “In honor of those gift for recognition as a James E. West Fellow is in addition to, and does who served in the world war in not diminish or replace, the donor’s annual gift to the council Friends of defense of liberty and our coun- Scouting campaign. try.” The quote best depicts the reasons and emotions behind the Organizations or individuals may contribute an award in honor of raising of the Liberty Memorial someone, an Eagle Scout, a Silver Beaver recipient, or significant Scout Monument. World War I (1914- leader, or in memory of a departed loved one, business associate, or special 1918), which ended on the West- Scouter. ern Front in Europe on Novem- Each donor will be recognized with a personalized 8 x 10 certificate, ber 11, 1918, had dramatically distinctive lapel pin/charm and an embroidered square knot. For more changed the world and deeply infomation contact John Kuehn, Director of Financial Services at (816) affected future generations. 569-4979 or (800) 776-1110. Adventures in Scouting FEATURE February/March 2007 • 5
Scouting Celebrates 97 Years of Service
Since 1910, more than 110 million people have worn the Scouting uniform. This February marks Scouting’s 97th anniversary. For more than nine decades, the Boy Scouts of America has prepared young people to make better choices over their lifetimes by sharing the ideals found in the Scout Oath and Law. In fact, this year marks major anniversaries for two of our nation’s most well- known and influential youth-serving programs. Good Turn for America - Making a Difference February 4 marks ninety seven years since the Boy Scouts of America was What began as an act of service on a foggy London night has evolved into chartered by the United States Congress. And while there is no specific anniver- national initiatives such as selling war bonds, collecting rubber and scrap metal, sary date, 2007 is also the 77th anniversary of Boy Scouting’s little brother, Cub growing victory gardens during World War II, and more recently, Scouting for Scouting. Food. There is no underestimating the impact these two great programs have had over the years. According to the Boy Scouts of America, one in three Good Turn for America is a nationwide effort to meet the challenges of the American males have been associated with Scouting at some point in their future. This program provides a data collection site where units can document lives. Through Scouting’s fun and exciting program of character educa- their service projects, and how they have benefited others. This is a year round tion and leadership, generations of young people have learned to do their opportunity for service and recognition. Your unit can log on and report your best, be prepared, and the importance of doing a Good Turn daily. These service project(s) at anytime and print a certificate to recognize your efforts. are certainly words to live by. The Good Turn for America web site is www.goodturnforamerica.org.
To recognize these anniversaries be sure to mark the occa- sion in your unit and community. The observance begins on Sunday, February 4. Celebrate Scout Sunday by attending church services in uniform and as a unit. If your charter part- ner is a church, this is a great opportunity to acknowledge 2007 VOA Winter Event and strengthen this relationship. Service is a hallmark of our February16-17, 2007 program. Consider raising the flag at school each morning with a Scout color guard in uniform or some other good turn What is it? The Heart of America Council and the Venturing Officers Association, is sponsoring a project. Lock-in at the Emerald City Gymnastics. We will have rock wall climbing, Bump City, Organized Games, Movies and much more. Many units prepare displays for the school and/or church Crew Responsibility: Each Crew /Troop is responsible for having two-deep Leadership, and a Venturing Youth Protection trained Adult Leader for every 10 youth. that they serve or are their charter partners. This is a great When? February 16-17, 2007. Registration will open at 9:30 p.m. The event will be over at 7:30 opportunity to highlight your program and possibly find new a.m. on Saturday. youth members and adult leaders. It is always interesting Where? The event will be held at Emerald City Gymnastics at 9063 Bond Rd in Overland Park KS, 66214 to find out what you may learn or who you may recruit by Cost? The cost is $30.00 per person and will cover snacks, insurance, and admittance. simply letting people know about the tremendous program Insurance: Liability as well as Sickness and Accident Insurance are provided for all registered that you are offering to the young people of the community. members and leaders of the Heart of America Council. More Info? Jon Geiger at 816-569-4932 or [email protected] This is the time of the year that the public expects information John Forsyth at 913-341-5061 or [email protected] about Scouting activities, take advantage of the opportunity to Registration: Pre-registration is expected. Please return the form below along with fees no later than Feb.1, 2007 to reserve your spot in this fun event. talk about the great programs you offer the young people in your community. 2007 2007 Venturing Winter Event Return to: Heart of America Council The ideas and values found in the Scout Oath and Law are P. O. Box 414177, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-4177 Registration Form timeless, and they form the foundation of who we are as a Crew # ______District ______community and a nation. This anniversary is an opportunity Contact Name ______for Scouts and volunteers all over the country to show their Phone # ______Email ______respect and dedication to such an important American tradi- # of youth attending ______@ $30 = $ ______tion. # of adults attending ______@ $5 = $ ______Total fees enclosed: $ ______
Please include a list of names of participants Event code #1-6801-698-20 6 • February/March 2007 FEATURE Adventures in Scouting
Ricardo M TW Pack 3089 Gift Card Eric M NT Pack 3351 Gift Card The 2006 popcorn sale has come to a successful conclusion. The reports Joshua M KW Pack 3109 Gift Card are in and we would like to recognize the “Fill-it-up" Program Prize Win- Brandon M BM Troop 414 Gift Card ners for our campaign. Jacob M TH Pack 3286 Gift Card Michael M RTH Pack 3467 Gift Card Scout District Unit Prize Kellen M NT Troop 358 Bushwell Binoculars Chase A KW Pack 3109 Gift Card Adam M NT Troop 358 Camping Package Daniel A RTH Troop 425 Camping Package Paul M BE Troop 221 Gift Card Ian A NT Pack 3294 Simons Binoculars Jesse N PT Pack 4062 FRS/2-Way Radio Jacob B TR Troop 118 DVD/VCR Combo Sylvester N BE Pack 4174 Gift Card Marcos B NS Pack 4 Bicycle Bryce P BE Pack 4175 Camera Jericko B LB Troop 1 Gift Card Samuel P RTH Troop 201 DVD/VCR Combo Brian B NT Troop 351 FRS/2-Way Radio Sam P RTH Troop 201 LED Headlamp Jacob B TR Pack 3100 R/C Car Clayton P PL Pack 3057 Camping Package Jacob B TB Troop 323 Gift Card Kenny P BE Troop 865 Portable DVD Roman B TH Pack 3384 Gift Card Ross P NT Troop 351 R/C Truck Garrett B TB Pack 4550 Bicycle Aaron P TR Pack 3105 LED Headlamp Alex B BE Pack 4175 Playstation 2 Garrett R TR Troop 16 Portable DVD Joe C BM Troop 453 Gift Card Austin R BE Pack 4175 Gift Card Weston C TR Pack 3105 Gift Card Derek R RTH Pack 3210 IPod Jordan C NS Troop 1900 Gift Card Griffin R RTH Pack 3210 Gift Card Jacob C LB Pack 4405 13” TV Jake R NT Troop 351 Portable DVD Lance C NT Pack 3050 LED Headlamp Luke S RTH Troop 425 Playstation 2 Justin C RTH Pack 3281 Gift Card Eric S LB Pack 4405 Gift Card Grant D BE Troop 221 Gift Card Michael S NS Pack 4248 Camping Package Jacob D NS Pack 4330 LED Headlamp Nathan S RTH Pack 3210 Gift Card Tanner D RTH Pack 3204 Gift Card Gavin S PL Pack 3055 Gift Card Christian D TB Pack 4300 Gift Card Benji S TH Pack 3449 Playstation 2 Seth E NS Troop 249 Scooter Derek S NS Troop 1495 Scooter Hayden E NS Pack 4388 Gift Card Zachary S RTH Pack 3315 RCA Boombox Austin E TW Pack 3245 LED Headlamp Tyler F KW Pack 3001 Gift Card Jordan S BM Troop 414 LED Headlamp Travis F NS Troop 333 Gift Card Dayton S TB Pack 4220 IPod Josh F BE Troop 175 Gift Card Andrew S TW Pack 3400 DVD Player Parker G NS Troop 309 LED Headlamp Bailey T NT Pack 3184 Gift Card Hunter H BM Troop 414 Camping Package Jon H TR Pack 3105 Gift Card Keston T RTH Pack 3210 Gift Card Chandler H NS Pack 4460 Camera Taylor V BE Troop 266 IPod Luke H NT Pack 3050 IPod Matt W NS Troop 1495 LED Headlamp Dylan H NS Pack 4248 Gift Card Kolby H PL Pack 3057 Gift Card Cameron W RTH Pack 3315 Gift Card Chance H LB Troop 1225 Gameboy Advance Jacob W TB Pack 4300 Gift Card Joel H BE Troop 1205 LED Headlamp Robbie W NT Troop 351 Gift Card Garon J TR Troop 248 Portable DVD Joshua K BE Troop 865 Gift Card Nathan W RTH Pack 3315 Gift Card Owen K PT Pack 4062 Gift Card William W NS Pack 4441 DVD Player Nick L NT Pack 3651 Gift Card Jacob W RTH Pack 3240 Gift Card Lucas L TW Pack 3245 Gift Card Marquion W PT Troop 1027 Gift Card Ryan L NS Pack 4273 IPod Jack Z NT Pack 3297 LED Headlamp Adventures in Scouting FEATURE February/March 2007 • 7
“WILL” YOU BE READY? Council Calendar The night sky is clear and bright. You look up at the stars as you sit in front of the embers of a dying fire. The Scouts and other dads have turned February in for the night, leaving you alone with your thoughts. 4 Scout Sunday 7 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office You have been with the Scouting program for a long time now. You’ve 14 Camping Committee Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council office seen the difference it can make in the lives of boys and families. Your 14 University of Scouting Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council office thoughts now turn to what Scouting would be like in the future. What it 15 OA LEC Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office 19 Presidents Day; Office Closed could be like. 21 Council Training Committee; 7:00 p.m., Council Office The answer is as clear as the night sky itself. With thoughtful planning 26 Executive Committee Meeting; 4:00 p.m. and a commitment to the future of Scouting – on your part and on the part March of many other Scouting families – this great movement will continue to 7 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office grow and flourish. One way you and your family can support your local 10 Cope/Climbing Weekend; 8:30 a.m., Naish 14 University of Scouting Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office council’s need for an endowment is to name the trust fund of the Heart of 15 OA LEC Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office America Council as a beneficiary in your will. 17 Cope/Climbing Weekend; 8:30 a.m., Naish A bequest to your council’s endowment can take many forms. You 19 Executive Committee Meeting, 4:00 p.m., 20 Council Advancement Committee; 7:00 p.m., Council Office can leave a specific item or amount of cash. You can leave a “residuary” 20 & 21 Boy Scout Camp Leader. Meeting Bartle; 7:00 p.m., TBA gift, distributing to the council part of what’s left over after all your other 28 Boy Scout Camp Leader Meeting Naish; 7:00 p.m., Council Office bequests have been distributed. Or you may leave a percentage of your 30-1 Cope Instructor Training; 6:30 p.m., Bartle estate to Scouting. 21 OA LEC Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office April If you feel that a bequest to Scouting would be beneficial to you and 4 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office would like more information, please contact John Kuehn, Director of 6-8 Easter Weekend Camps, Office & Scout Shop Closed Finance at (816) 569-4979 or (800) 776-1110. Also, look for more infor- 11 University of Scouting Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office mation on our national planned giving web site --- www.fsd.org. Let us 13-15 OA Sectional Conclave; Naish 16 Executive Board Meeting; 12:00 p.m., Downtown Marriott know how we can help. 18 Council Training Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office 19 OA LEC Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council Office 24 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation- CL; 7:00 p.m., Council Office 27-29 HRB Commissioner Retreat; 7:00 p.m. 28 Naish Camp Staff Meeting; 9:00 a.m. Naish Interesting Scouting Facts It is easy to get caught up in Scouting here at home and miss the forest
for the trees, so to speak. Here are some interesting facts about Scouting:
Nearly 1.2 million volunteers donate an average of 20 hours per month to the BSA. This totals 280 million hours of time donated to the service of youth in a single year. The average value of all kinds of volunteer time is projected to be $17.55 per hour. Based on that hourly rate, the approximate value of the time given by Boy Scout volunteers is $4,914,000,000! What is our effect of all this effort? Here are a few examples: Workday Sign-Up
Name:______Phone (W)______Address:______Phone (H)______Of the 312 U.S. astronauts, 180 were involved in Scouting. 40 of them City/State/Zip:______Email:______are Eagle Scouts. YES, Count on me for the following scheduled workdays in 2007!!!!!!!!!
th rd th ___January 20 ___March 3 ___April 21st ___September 8 Approximately 35.5% of West Point cadets were involved in Scouting ___February 3rd ___March 17th ___May 5th ___October 6th
___February 17th ___March 31st ___May 19th as youth and 14.3 % are Eagle Scouts.
Breakfast (7:00 a.m.) __Yes __ No Lunch (12:00 noon) __Yes __ No Dinner (5:30 p.m.) __Yes __ No Since its first camping season in 1939, more than 820,000 Scouts and Attendance #:_____ TOTAL ATTENDANCE: _____ Scouters have camped and hiked the approximately 127,395 acres of the Philmont Scout Ranch.
8 • February/March 2007 PROGRAM/ CAMPING Adventures in Scouting
2007 Cub Scout Day Camp Pack, not individually. Additionally, adults attending vices Department at (816) 569-4930. “Adventures in Time” Webelos Camp (full or part time) must be a registered Do you want to go to camp? member of the Boy Scouts of America. A complete schedule for day camps offered by Do you have a Scout in your troop that cannot Boy Scout Camp the Heart of America Council for the 2007 Camp attend camp with your troop, yet wants to go to Season will be in the April issue of Adventures in The 2006 Boy Scout Camp Draws for the H. Roe camp? The Order of the Arrow is hosting a provi- Scouting. Unit Leaders may contact your District Bartle Scout Reservation and the Theodore Naish sional Scouting unit at the Theodore Naish Scout Executive for more information regarding your Scout Reservation have been held, but it is not too Reservation June 24 – June 30, 2007. Contact Chris- district’s camp, or to volunteer to serve on staff. late to make your troops reservation. tina Crandall at (816) 569-4930 for information on how to sign-up. Day Camp will cost $45.00 per Scout through To make your reservation call the Camping Ser- April 13, 2007. On April 14, 2007 the fee is $60.00. For any new Cub Scout recruited after that day or new Tiger Cubs who finished their kin- dergarten year in 2007 and join Scouting in June, the cost will be $45.00. Scouts that are added at camp will be charged $60.00. Bear Resident Camp There are some openings available for Bear Resident Camp during the 2007 camping season. If you would like to attend as a Pack or just one on one with your son you still can. Contact Christina Crandall (816)569-4930 for the latest availability dates. Each participant receives a Bear Camp shirt, mug and patch along with two days of fun at
Camp Naish. Cost per participant is $60 Webelos Resident Camp There are some openings available for Webelos Resident Camp during the 2007 camping season.
If you would like to attend contact Christina Crandall (816)569-4930 for the latest availability dates. Listed are the 2007 Webelos Camp Sessions. Any registered Webelos Scout (including third grade graduates) may attend Webelos Camp.
Webelos Camp is held at the Theodore Naish
Scout Reservation, and is a three-day, two-night experience. The program contains separate activi- ties for first and second year Webelos. Big Muddy: June 4 - 7, 2007 Pioneer Trails: June 11 - 15, 2007 The cost to attend Webelos Camp this year is Blue Elk: July 9 - 13, 2007 (tentative) Red-Tailed Hawk: June 18 - 22, 2007 $100.00 per Webelos Scout and $100.00 per full- Kaw: June 11 - 15, 2007 Thunderbird: July 9 - 13, 2007 (tentative) time leader. After May 2, 2007 the cost increases Lone Bear: June 18 - 22, 2007 (tentative) Trailhead: June 18 - 21, 2007 (tentative) to $115.00 per reservation. This fee covers the North Star: June 4 - 7, 2007 Trails West: June 11 - 14, 2007 cost of all patches for Scouts, program supplies, Northern Tier: June 11 - 15, 2007 Twin Rivers: June 4 - 7, 2007 participation awards, meals, lodging, and insur- Pelathe: June 4 - 8, 2007 ance. Please note camp T-shirts are NOT included August 6 - 10, 2007 (tentative) in the Webelos camp fee. Like Day Camp and To Be Announced
Bear Camp, you must register to attend camp as a General Camp:Camp Sessions for 2007cmc 8-25-2006 Adventures in Scouting PROGRAM/ CAMPING February/March 2007 • 9
Camp Payments now for the 2007 Woodcarving Workshop online! for Special Needs Scouts. Rotary Camp will take place from Monday, August 6th to Friday, August The first 2007 Boy Scout Camp payment is due OA Unit Elections 10th in 2007 at the Rotary Youth Camp in Lee’s February 21, 2007. This payment should be ½ Scouts that are members of the National Honor Summit, MO. Since Rotary Camp has a 1 to 1 ratio of your units balance. If you have any questions Camping Program, Order of the Arrow, were elected of campers to staffers, we are in need of Scouts and regarding your units Confirmation and Billing state- by their fellow Scouts. Are there eligible Scouts in leaders ages 15 and over to serve on staff. The pri- ment, please call the Council Service Center at (816) your troop? Have you contacted your Chapter Chief mary position needed for Rotary Camp is unit staff, 569-4930. Remember it is the Scout motto to “Be to schedule an election? What are you waiting for? where you work 1 on 1 with a camper for the entire Prepared”, so don’t wait until the last minute. Call your Chapter Chief or District Executive and week, and see them through all aspects of the camp. MOS Tribal Council Recommenda- find out the what, when, where and how to schedule It is a very rewarding experience to serve on Rotary tions Due an election. You can also attend the monthly chap- Camp staff, and exemplifies the ideals of a model ter meetings (normally held the same day as your Service as a member of Mic-O-Say’s Tribal Coun- Scout. Camp staff applications are available on the district roundtable) and find out more information. cil is an important camp leadership responsibility. council web site, www.hoac-bsa.org, or at the Coun- Check the web site, the Resource Center and at your While this responsibility is not given as a recogni- cil Service Center. If you have a special needs Scout district roundtable for information on the upcoming tion for past service, it is nonetheless reasonable, in your troop that would benefit from a long term Spring Inductions. that an individual’s talents, abilities, dedication to, camping experience, Boy Scout Rotary Camp may understanding of the Scouting principles and loyalty 2007 Rotary Camp be the right camp for them. For more information to the values and educational experiences of the H. regarding Rotary Camp, please contact David Riker The Heart of America Council is proud to offer Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, be examined to help at (816) 569-4974 or e-mail at [email protected]. Boy Scout Rotary Camp in 2007, a camp designed determine the likelihood of success in this service role.
All Tribal Council Recommendations are due to the Council Service Center by March 1, 2007. Recommendations should only be the official form that can be found on the HOAC web site at www. hoac-bsa.org under 'Resources or Forms' or at the Council Service Center. These forms have also been 2007 BARTLE CONSERVATION distributed at the December roundtables. If you have further questions please call the Camping Services Each year, many Scouts, Scouters and other volunteers assist in accomplishing the Conservation program at the H. Roe Department at (816) 569-4930. Bartle Scout Reservation. A wide variety of projects are available each year. They may include projects such as Truman Lake Cleanup day, Fish Habitat day, glade improvements, exotic species control, native vegetation restoration, OA Dues prescribed burns, wildlife management, woodland management, erosion control, trail improvements and other assorted projects. Please call the camp (417)646-8115 if you have any questions concerning the conservation projects. Tamegonit Lodge dues are now past due. You You or your troop may sign up to be involved with these projects by filling out the Conservation Program sign up and a may pay your dues online at www.hoac-bsa.org Short Term Camping Form. Please register in advance by faxing the forms to (417)646-2446 by the Monday before a through the Trading Post. Be sure to include your scheduled event. The scheduled events are listed below. current membership level when you renew your We are currently accepting applications for summer positions as Conservation Commissioners for the 2007 camping season. Please fill out a Camp Staff Application and mail it to Camping Services at Heart of America Council. membership. Spring Inductions CONSERVATION SIGN-UP 2007 Spring Inductions are May 4-6 and May 18- 20. Registration is available online, at Roundtables, Troop #______District______Email Address:______and in the Spring Torchbearer. If you completed NAME______PHONE W)______your Ordeal last spring, now is the time to seal your ADDRESS:______PHONE H)______membership by completing your Brotherhood. Woodcarving Workshop CITY/STATE/ZIP______
The annual Woodcarving Workshop was again a Scheduled Events: success. The workshop is held annually in Decem- _____Fish Habitat: May 5th/6th, 2007 _____Lake Clean Up: May 19th/20th, 2007 ber. Thank you to Herb Cast and the team of volun- teers for organizing this event. Make your reservation 10 • February/March 2007 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting
on your unit’s goal for 2007 contact program that is among the best in the Twin Rivers the Twin Rivers District Executive, nation. Gordon Corcoran at 1-800-776-1110 or If anyone has any ideas or sugges- District [email protected]. tions that could help us do better next year, share those thoughts with any 2006 Quality District Popcorn Top Sellers member of our district committee or Congratulations to the Twin Rivers entered the private sector and is cur- commissioners. Twin Rivers Annual Busi- Top Selling SalesCub and SalesScout rently the lending officer for Team ness Meeting for 2006. Aaron Prothe, from Pack Thank you again for such a great Bank in Osawatomie. Jamie and his The annual business meeting was 3105, sold almost $1900 and Jacob job! Kernel Bud. wife, Kimi, have three children and held on December 14, 2006. At the Ball, from Troop 118, sold more than reside in Osawatomie, Kansas. Jamie is 2007 District Dinner meeting, elections were held to install $1800. These two young men, along excited to be a part of Scouting in the The 2007 Twin Rivers annual Dis- District Committee Members-at-large with hundreds of other Scouts from Twin Rivers District and looks forward trict Dinner will be held at 6:00 p.m., and District Chairman. The new Dis- our district and council, earned money to meeting and working with all of the Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Paola trict Commissioner was also intro- for camp and other Scout activities by great volunteers in the district. American Legion Hall. The cost is duced. selling delicious Trails End popcorn. $13.00 per person. Come, enjoy good Bud Burris, our new District Com- Congratulations to all SalesCubs and Congratulations to the following fellowship, a good meal, and help us missioner, is well known in the Twin SalesScouts. The popcorn sale is a District Committee Members-at-large: recognize outstanding Scouters in the Rivers District and has served with dis- great and easy way to fund Scouting John Berton, Jim Burns, Bud Burris, Twin Rivers District. Contact Arlin tinction in several positions from the in your unit, help our council, and Cheri Cardwell, Lawrence Dickinson, Prothe at 913-259-2718 for details. unit level to district level. Most recently promote Scouting in the community Curtis Gibson, Brock Guernsey, Kathy Bud served as Activities Chairman and by broadening awareness. Thanks to District Pinewood Derby Kierl, Cindy Miller, Dave Miller, Arlin Popcorn Kernel for the district where everyone who helped make this year’s Prothe, John Riggs, Mike Schainost, The District Pinewood Derby spon- we achieved a council leading 32% sale a huge success. Don’t eat it all at Pam Thompson, and Ken Weide. sored by Pack 3079 will be held on increase in sales. Bud is also a proud once, our next sale isn’t for months! Saturday, February 24 at the National Congratulations are also extended veteran serving in the United States Message from The Kernel Guard Armory, West 17th street, to our new District Chairman, Jamie Air Force around the world and in the Ottawa. Weigh-In will be from 8:30 Wilson and our new District Commis- U.S. Bud and his wife, Joyce, have Thanks to everyone who worked to 9:30 am, and the races will start at sioner, Bud Burris. seven children and reside in Greeley, with the popcorn sales. We achieved 10:00 am. Racing is free to all Cub Kansas. the highest percent of increase in the Jamie Wilson, a native of Osawato- Scouts, limit one car per Scout. Open council! Many of our youth have mie, graduated from Osawatomie High Friends of Scouting Class can race for $1.00. There will be earned enough to pay their way to any in 1984 and received his Bachelor’s of a concession stand, door prizes, real Be sure to set a goal to earn free summer camping program they wish to Science in Agriculture from Kansas race cars, trophies and more! PLEASE advancement for your unit for 2007. attend, and some have earned enough State University. After serving several wear your “Class A” uniform and show Set a date to have your unit’s Friends to pay for their entire year of Scout- years in the United States Army, he your Cub Scout pride! Contact Rich of Scouting presentation. For specifics ing and even purchase uniforms and Colson at 785-418-8189 for details. supplies. Your efforts have also helped 2007 Twin Rivers Committee Chairs the council continue to offer a quality District Chairman Jamie Wilson (913) 755-3134 District Commissioner Bud Burris (785) 867-3005 Activities Chair Buddy Burris (785) 867-3005 Twin Rivers District Events Advancement Chair Curtis Gibson (913) 259-2568 Camping Chair Arlin Prothe (913) 294-4074 February 1 District Commissioner’s Meeting; 6:30 p.m., UMC, Paola Endowment Chair Ken Weide (785) 448-5560 1 Roundtable; 7:30 p.m., UMC, Paola Finance/Friends of Scouting Chair Dana Crawford (913) 757-4451 1 OA Chapter 4 Meeting; 7:30 p.m., UMC, Paola Membership Chair Wendy Richardson (913) 294-6660 8 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 p.m. Relationship Chair Lawrence Dickinson (913) 731-8221 24 District Pinewood Derby; National Guard Armory, Ottawa, 8:30 a.m.Weigh-In Roundtable Commissioner (Boy Scouts) Dave Miller (913) 422-6665 Roundtable Commissioners (Cub Scouts) Kathy Kierl (913) 557-5869 March Pam Thompson (913) 294-2344 1 District Commissioner’s Meeting; 6:30 p.m., Paola United Methodist Church Special Needs Coordinator Pam Thompson (913) 294-2344 1 Roundtable; 7:30 p.m., Paola United Methodist Church Training Chair Cheri Cardwell (913) 837-4324 1 OA Chapter 4 Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Paola United Methodist Church Website Chair Brock Guernsey (816) 728-3316 3 District Dinner; Paola Legion Hall, 6:00 p.m. District Executive Gordon Corcoran (816) 569-4941 8 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 p.m. [email protected] Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS February/March 2007 • 11
223-9648 marysheeley@sbcglobal. Merit Badge Academy net or Josh Morales: 569-4961 Merit Badge Academy will be Thunderbird [email protected] March 31st this year and will be held, District District Dinner once again, at Hickman Mills High Thanks, once again, to Dana Thur- School. Sign up early! This event fills Friends of Scouting man for a great show. Congratulations up every year. to our award recipients…! Friends of Scouting is an essential Call Ken Fuenfhausen for part of funding the operations of the Award of Merit: Tammy Barnes, questions: (816) 529-2971 Thunderbird District as well as for the Laura Crotty, James “JR” Hobbs, Linda [email protected] or Jason council. Our goal is to reach each unit Oelklaus, Charles “Mick” Owens, Bledsoe: 569-4984jbledsoe@bsamail. with a presentation this year so that David Probst, Ray Seidelman org. everyone will have an opportunity to Silver Acorn: Chris Williams, Tim District Pinewood Derby contribute and learn about how Scout- Cook, Jim Koenig, Jeff Demarco, Con- ing is funded. Cub Scouts (and parents), get ready nie Roller, Dr. Robert Tait, Jerry Mar- to have some FUN at the Pinewood If you have not signed up for an tin, Greg McGhee, David Hayes, David Derby this year!!! All Cubs are encour- FOS presentation, please do so ASAP. Belzer, Rick Wegley aged to come (not just the winners of Scheduling presentations during Blue Silver Oak Leaf: JoAnne Wilkinson, the pack races). So this will be a great and Golds and Courts of Honor is key Barbara Marlin, Ann Hoffman, Joy second opportunity to modify, show Congratulations!!! to meeting your unit’s goal and ulti- Aman off and race your cars again. There mately the success of our campaign. The Thunderbird District would like will also be lots of other games, con- Ernie Modlin Scoutmaster of the The council implemented an addi- to congratulate the Belzer family for a tests and activities as well. year: W. Keith Martin – Troop 42 tional incentive this year to encourage remarkable achievement. On October units to meet their goal. This year The District Pinewood Derby race Merle McConnell Cubmaster of the 28th, Dave and Susan had three sons units who meet their goal will receive is scheduled for March 10th this year. year: James VanWormer – Pack 323 receive their Eagle Scout rank. Con- free rank advancement for a full year. (This is a change from the last edition Winter Patriot Games gratulations to Anthony, Josh, Matt and which announced the date as March the rest of the Belzer family for this With your support we can meet our Thanks to Jim Scalf and his crew 31st) It will be held at Hickman Mills tremendous achievement! goal early. Thank you for your contin- for a tremendous event! Jim worked High School gyms. Pre registrations ued support. very hard, with a limited time frame are due by the March roundtable on and made this event a hit. For questions or to pledge a gift March 6th. You may also register please contact Steve York: 868-3346 online at www.hoac-bsa.org -> click [email protected] or Josh Morales: on “Districts” then “Activities”. 569-4961 [email protected]. Contact Mary Sheeley for questions:
2007 Thunderbird Committee Chairs Chairman Joe Mackey (816) 691-3181 Commissioner Lester Ham (816) 350-7438 Vice-Chairman Finance James Freeman (816) 524-1630 Vice-Chairman Program Brent Worley (816) 767-9185 Vice-Chairman Support Mark Grant (816) 380-3923 Thunderbird District Events Activities Scott Dulle (816) 353-5311 Advancement Fred Bixler (816) 358-6105 February Camping Greg Foss (816) 478-3710 6 Roundtable; 7:30 p.m., Hickman Mills H.S. Membership Myrna Frost (816) 318-0326 6 District Commissioner Meeting; 6:30 p.m., Scout Service Center Special Needs Barbara Shaffer (816) 763-3226 13 District Committee Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Scout Service Center Training Mark Browning (816) 353-2876 March Relationships Cindy Cone (816) 694-5151 6 Roundtable; 7:30 p.m., Hickman Mills H.S. District Director Matt Gettys (816) 569-4971 6 Commissioner’s Meeting; 6:30 p.m., Scout Service Center [email protected] 10 Thunderbird Raceway (District Pinewood Derby), Hickman Mills High District Executive Josh Morales (816) 569-4961 School (Gyms A and B) [email protected] 13 District Committee Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Scout Service Center District Executive Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 31 Merit BadgeAcademy, Hickman Mills High School, 9010 Old Santa Fe [email protected] Rd., Kansas City MO 12 • February/March 2007 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting
ones that the district will follow. Cub Scout Day Camp Remember a Pack can send only Trailhead 3 boys to the District Pinewood Now is the time to sign up for Derby. Watch the Trailhead Web Cub Scout Day Camp. Camp will District Page, http://hoac-bsa.org/Thactivi- be held on June 18-21 at Shawnee 2006 Quality District ties.cfm, for the rules and registra- Riverfront Park (K-7 and 43rd St.). tion information. Each pack should already have a 2006 Day Camp Coordinator recruited. Training District Award of Merit This person needs to attend the and Outstanding Awards Doesn’t every boy deserve a Pack Coordinator Rally at the March trained leader? It is that time for all Congratulations to Lauren James, Roundtable (March 1 at Church of of those new leaders or individuals Larry Potts, and Rob Wheeler on the Resurrection, 137th & Roe, at who will be the future leadership receiving the District Award of 7:00 p.m.). Look for more informa- to be trained. Training will give Merit at the Trailhead District Adult tion on Day Camp on the web site at you the skills to provide a quality Recognition Event on January 27. http://hoac-bsa.org/thdc.cfm. program for the youth and give you The District Award of Merit is the Registrations for early bird pay- 2007 Friends of Scouting ideas to minimize your workload. highest award a volunteer Scouter ment are due at the April Round- Campaign Do not forget as a part of every can receive from a district. The table on April 5. leader’s training Youth Protection Please help continue to make awards did not stop there, congratu- is essential. For Trailhead District Scouting affordable and available lations to all of the recipients of Training details visit www.hoac- to everyone. It is time to make the Trailhead District Outstanding bsa.org/Trailhead.cfm. sure that your unit is signed up Awards. We owe a big thank you for a Friends of Scouting presen- to Robert Kline, chairman of the tation. If you have not already DARE event, for putting together signed up your unit for this year, another wonderful evening. now is the time. Friends of Scout- Pinewood Derby ing presentations only take 5 min- utes and should be scheduled for The Trailhead District Pinewood either your Troop Court of Honor Derby is right around the corner. or Pack Blue and Gold. You can On March 31, three champions either sign up at Roundtable or con- from every Pack will test their car tact Matt Specht at 816-569-4966, to see how it stands against the [email protected]. other packs. The rules that are Trailhead District Events sold with the pinewood car are the February 1 Roundtable; 7:00 p.m., Church of the Resurrection (137th & Roe) 1 Eagle Scout Project Review, Merit Badge Counselor Order of the Arrow Chapter 2007 Trailhead Committee Chairs Meeting 7:00 p.m., Church of the Resurrection (137th & Roe) 3 District Committee Annual Planning Meeting; 8:00 a.m. to Noon, Heart of District Chair Nick Badgerow (913) 649-6545 America Council Service Center District Commissioner John Heather (913) 558-2023 8 Commissioner Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Rolling Hills Presbyterian (92nd & Nall) Activities Chair Lauren James (913) 385-3513 15 Eagle Board of Review; 7:00 p.m., Latter-Day Saints Church (13025 Wornall) Friends of Scouting Chair Zack Shafran (913) 707-7731 16-17 Venture Officer Association Winter Event;9:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. Emerald City Family FOS Chair Larry Potts (913) 424-7941 Gymnastics (9063 Bond Rd., Overland Park, KS) Membership Chair Greg Spies (913) 338-4354 17 Merit Badge Forum; 8:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Church of the Resurrection (137th School Night Chair Rob Wheeler (816) 941-8317 & Roe) Centennial Quality Chair Dean Carlson (913) 681-2852 Advancement Chair Rob Sisco (913) 649-5519 March Camping Chair Ann Britt (913) 851-3276 1 Roundtable; 7:00 p.m., Church of the Resurrection (137th & Roe) Training Chair Harold Frye (913) 492-3517 1 Day Camp Pack Coordinator Rally, Eagle Scout Project Review Merit Badge Eagle Chair Dennis Gerrity (913) 341-4605 Counselor Training, Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting; 7:00 p.m. Church of Boy Scout Roundtable Gene Bellner (913) 894-2288 the Resurection (137th & Roe) Order of the Arrow Advisor Bob McGowan (913) 438-2368 8 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 p.m., Rolling Hills Presbyterian (92nd & Nall) Venturing Roundtable Chair Chuck Even (816) 560-3836 8 Commission Meeting; 7:30 p.m. Rolling Hills Presbyterian (92nd & Nall) Cub Scout Roundtable Karen Winney (913) 341-8557 15 Eagle Board of Review; 7:00 p.m., Latter-Day Saints Church (13025 Wornall) Day Camp Director Pat Harvey (913) 642-4671 24 Scoutmaster/Asst. SM Job Specific Training; Time/Location TBD Day Camp Program Director David Gurwell (913) 238-5377 31 District Pinewood Derby; Time TBD, Church of the Resurrection Room 2207 Senior District Executive Matt Specht (816) 569-4966 (137th & Roe) [email protected] Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS February/March 2007 • 13
www.hoac-bsa.org . updates Red-Tailed Training RTH District Web site: www.eagle- scout.org/RTH Hawk District There will be many training dates offered in spring of 2007. HOAC Web site: www.hoac-bsa. 2006 Quality District To keep up on dates and locations org throughout the year visit either of RTH Roundtable: The 1st Thursday the unit dol- Friends of Scouting the district web sites, or contact of every month at College Church of lars raised goal, and the number of Jeff Wandtke at (913) 764-8413 or By now your unit’s Friends of The Nazarene, Cunningham Family gifts goal for their unit. These goals Dewey Barr (816) 569-4983. Scouting presentation should be Life Center. are calculated based on 2006 re- scheduled with Dewey Barr or Tom Stay in the Loop of Com- charter figures, and the number of District Pinewood Derby Johnson. A great opportunity for munication families in your unit. Cub Scouts!... START YOUR these presentations is at Court of Are you receiving all of the latest ENGINES!!! All packs in the RTH Honors and Blue and Gold Ban- To inquire about your unit’s Friends and greatest information regard- District are eligible to partici- quets. Our presentations are brief of Scouting goal for 2007, please pate March 3, 2007 in the District and should not delay your agenda contact Dewey Barr at (816) 569- Pinewood Derby. Registrations are by more than 7-8 minutes. By 4983 or [email protected] . due by March Roundtable (March presenting at these well-attended District Recognition Din- 1, 2007). Registration Flyer and events, we give the most unit fami- ner District Rules are posted online at lies a chance to contribute, includ- ing the Red-Tailed Hawk district There are many adults who www.eagle-scout.org/RTH . ing those who don’t typically give and the Heart of America Coun- deliver the Scouting program every cil? There are many ways to keep day in the Red-Tailed Hawk District. informed. Please share the below For many of them, their devoted communication avenues with the service goes unnoticed. The District leaders in your unit. Recognition Dinner is when we take Constant Contact E-mail: All reg- time to thank those adults who play istered leaders will receive e-mail such a large role in the delivery of of their time and talents. Thanks the Scouting program. Please join in advance for your support of this us Saturday March 3, 2007 at the important campaign which helps Prince of Peace Catholic Church. bring the wonderful Scouting pro- For registration information please gram to over 43,000 area youth in visit www.eagle-scout.org/RTH or the Heart of America Council!
Many units have already hosted presentations and some earned free rank advancement for all of 2007. How did they do this? By reaching 2007 Red-Tailed Hawk Committee Chairs Red-Tailed Hawk District Events February District Chairman Keith Sickendick (913) 685-1870 1 Roundtable, OA Chapter Meeting; 7:00 p.m., College Church of the Nazarene District Commissioner Steve Ward (913) 764-5962 8 Commissioner's Meeting; 7:30 p.m., MNU Library District Vice-Chair Steve Berko (913) 897-2934 13 District Committee Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Colonial Presbyterian Church District Training Chair Jeff Wandtke (913) 764-8413 15 Eagle Boards of Review; 6:30 p.m., St. Thomas Apostolic Church District Camping Chair Dave Weerts (913) 829-1321 District Activities Chair Jeff Turner (913) 851-0747 March District Advancement Ernie Lunsford (913) 780-5162 1 Roundtable, OA Chapter Meeting; 7:00 p.m., College Church of the Nazarene District Membership Chair Cathy Puls (913) 829-0366 3 RTH Annual Pine Wood Derby; Prince of Peace Catholic Church Boy Scout Roundtable Pete O’Malley (913) 764-1608 3 RTH Annual Recognition Dinner; Prince of Peace Catholic Church Cub Scout Roundtable Susan Lux (913) 764-8529 8 Commissioner's Meeting; 7:30 p.m., MNU Library Venturing Roundtable Stan Lloyd (913) 541-9404 10 Super Saturday Training Senior District Executive Dewey Barr (816) 569-4983 13 District Committee Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Advent Lutheran Church [email protected] 15 Eagle Boards of Review; 6:30 p.m., St. Thomas Apostolic Church 14 • February/March 2007 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting
for Life Director, or Jeremy McGowan Exploring & Learning for Life District Executive. 2007 National Fire and Contact Information Night? Well, we are going to have just Emergency Services as much and even more in 2007. You Exploring Conference Your post or group is important to thought dissecting squid was cool, wait The 2007 National Fire and Emer- us. While we visit with all advisors, high for the number of youth in their to see what we are dissecting this year. gency Services Exploring Conference lead teachers, and principals regularly, post. Keep checking your mail for informa- will be held at the Illinois Fire Services we are available to address your needs tion on our 2007 KC @ Night. April Institute in Champaign, Illinois. Reg- Over the past year they have par- and concerns as they arise. Please 20, 2007 is the date. It’s going to be istration will open on June 18th and ticipated in many different activities to contact either Lisa Hayes, Exploring & great! the conference will conclude on June help the explorers understand exactly Learning for Life Director, or Jeremy 22, 2007. The conference fees cover what it is like to be a fire fighter. Their McGowan Exploring & Learning for program, housing, and food. activities include learning how to rap- Life District Executive. The following items may be down- pell off buildings, learning how to put Got E-mail? loaded: Promotional slideshow, Pro- out fires with the water hoses, and in Would you like updated Exploring gram Guidebook ,Advisor Checklist November the students learned how to information? Want to know about the and a Post Reservation Form extract a person from a car. As you can see, the Explorers are learning how to latest resources available to your post’s The information and application become top rate fire fighters and EMS leadership? Send us an e-mail and we can be found on the Learning for Life Responders the right way and the safe will add you to our group listing. Your Web site: www.learningforlife.org. Go way. information will be kept confidential. to Exploring then Fire Services. You Tell us your story!! EXPLORER POST can view administration and support Not only is the post successful but LEADERS MARK YOUR services, competitions and seminars their students are as well. There are We would like to hear about what CALENDARS! offered at the conference, program several explorers taking their experi- you are doing with articles and pic- Explorer Post Renewal Paperwork Turn activities, leadership development, and ences they have learned in the post and tures. In the newsletter we offer an In deadline is here. If your post has not all forms that will be required to attend taking those skills into the work place. abundance of information, but it is a turned in your renewal paperwork yet, the conference. You can also down- Rachel Bockelman is one of those lot of fun to see what the other posts it is critical that you do so as soon as load the conference guidebook from Explorers who has taken her train- and groups are doing out there. If you possible. We want to insure that every the web site. ing, experiences, and love of the Fire have a great story to tell of an adven- leader and youth is registered with the Fighter/EMS Career and is going to ture, activity, or exciting event, send SALUTING GREAT Heart of America Council. Schedule make it a career option for her. Rachel it in or email your story with pictures POSTS DOING GREAT your appointment now to complete the has gained from the Belton Fire Post and we’ll try to get it in to the newslet- THINGS renewal process. We are here to assist unique training and hands on that only ter. you with the paperwork and insure that the Exploring Program can offer. She KC @ Night 2007! your unit is registered. has already successfully completed the
Hey everyone, remember how For more information, please con- classes necessary to work for a local much fun we had in 2006 at KC @ tact Lisa Hayes, Exploring & Learning Fire/EMS Department. We at the Heart of America Coun- 2007 Exploring Committee Chairs cil would like to send out our congrat-
Exploring Division Chairman Irene Cummings (816) 588-1293 ulations to Rachel and wish her the The Belton Fire Department Exploring Division Program Chairman Janet Brown (816) 924-1700 best with her future. And we salute Exploring Division Training Chairman John Morris (913) 677-3363 Explorer Post 2820 has been part of the Fire & Emergency Exploring Chairman Jim Selsor (816) 524-4442 the fantastic job that Elmer Bellefly, Heart of America Council for almost Law Enforcement Exploring Chairman Roger Griffith (913) 895-6408 Explorer Post Advisor, and his Asso- Health & Medicine Exploring Chairman Joy Hobick (816) 404-7107 6 years. This year has been an excep- Science and Technology Chairman Larry Taber (816) 458-3020 ciate Advisors for giving their time, tional year for them in recruiting and District Director Lisa Hayes (816) 569-4972 dedication, and loyalty to making the [email protected] awesome hands on events and activi- District Executive Jeremy McGowan (816) 569-4970 Belton Fire Department Explorer Post ties. And now they are at an all time jmcgowan@lflmail.org a great success. Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS February/March 2007 • 15
Day Camp gathering of Scouters from the Lone Bear District held once a month. These Lone Bear Day Camp will once again be held Meetings are an important way for at the Clinton Artesan Park June 18- District leaders to gather and learn from each 22nd. Fees will be $45 until April other. This is also an opportunity for 13th, after that the fee becomes $60. you to get information on a variety of 2006 Quality District If you register at day camp, the fee is subjects from the Heart of America $65. A week of fun and adventure is Council and the Lone Bear District. District Recognition Din- year? planned for all who attend. Jeff Gen- Each month there will be a new pro- ner tes will once again be the camp direc- The Lone Bear District gram for both Boy Scout Leaders and tor and Stephanie Dines and Jacque What an evening! It is great to be and University of Cen- Cub Scout Leaders. We always have Duskin will be the Program Directors. able to recognize some of the outstand- tral Missouri Aviation a good time and it would benefit your If you have questions about day camp ing volunteers that we have here in the Encampment unit to have at least one adult leader or would like to be on staff, please Lone Bear District. If you were unable present. All leaders are encouraged The Lone Bear District and the Uni- contact Jeff Gentes at 660-233-3086. to attend the dinner, here are the recipi- to join us to learn more about serving versity of Central Missouri teamed up ents of the Award of Merit and the The Lone Bear Web site today’s youth. We are sure that you will to put on an aviation encampment on Silver Bear. take away some valuable information. April 20-22nd. Everyone should arrive The Lone Bear web page has been For more information, contact David Award of Merit: Doug Wood- Webelos on Friday evening since classes will be updated and is readily accessible for Riker 816-569-4974 or 800-776-1110 leader and Chartered Organization held Friday evening and half of the day everyone. Please make sure to take or e-mail [email protected]. Rep. Pack and Troop 238, Adrian, MO on Saturday. Camping will take place the time and surf through the pages Gerilyn Hoover-Committee Member near the airport . and see what all is available. Most What Have Your Scouts Troop 403, Holden, MO of the registration forms and other Those who attend should complete Done? needed forms should be online for Silver Bear: Shannon Cooper – Asst. about 90%-95% of the aviation merit The District Committee and all of the you to print off. If you see a mistake Cubmaster pack 430, Clinton, MO badge. The cost will be $10 for youth Lone Bear District want to know what or would like to see something added Mile Wiltfong- District Training Chair and $6 for adults. For those youth your unit has been up to. We know you such as an article or some pictures, and Committee Member Troop 430, who would like to go for a ride in an all are involved in exciting activities please let me know. You can contact Clinton, MO Paul Hughes-Commit- airplane, there is an additional cost. and are having lots of fun. Please send David Riker at 816-569-4974 or tee Chair Troop 247, Butler, MO Paul To ride in the front seat next to the your monthly highlights and photos to e-mail at [email protected]. The Kreher- Den Leader and Asst. Scout- pilot, the cost is $35. For those who David Riker at [email protected]. We Lone Bear web page is www.hoac- master Pack and Troop 404, Warrens- ride in the back seats, the cost is $10. will be sure to get your units story in bsa.org/Lone_Bear.cfm. burg, MO Make sure to fill out and turn a Fly- this publication!
Bob Hale- Committee Chairman of ing permit in to the council office. For Roundtable Troop 400, Warrensburg, MO final details and registrations, please The Lone Bear District Roundtable contact Jerry Post at 1-660-747-0600 or meetings are held the first Tuesday If you see these recipients around, email [email protected]. Hurry of every month at the Clinton Scout make sure to congratulate them once because registration is limited to 250 Center. Roundtable meetings are a again. Who will be the recipients next participants. 2007 Lone Bear Committee Chairs Lone Bear District Events District Chairman Gary Cover (660) 885-6914 District Commissioner John Gaston (816) 297-2216 February Membership Mike Morales (660) 885-3412 6 Roundtable & Youth Protection; 7:00 p.m., Clinton Scout Center Training Chairman Mike Wiltfong (660) 885-2406 20 Commissioners Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Cover Law Office Advancement Chairman Kevin Nelson (816) 331-9528 20 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 p.m., Cover Law Office Camping Chairman Judy Molt (660) 747-0841 March Activities Chairman Jerry Post (660) 747-0600 6 Roundtable, Youth Protection; 7:00 p.m., Clinton Scout Center OA Chapter Advisor Bob Straw (660) 885-6336 20 Commissioners Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Cover Law Office Special Needs April Hale (660) 747-7232 20 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 p.m., Cover Law Office. CS Roundtable Commissioner Tammy Kjos (660) 563-5372 BS Roundtable Commissioner Kathy Cooper (660) 647-5868 Senior District Executive David Riker (800) 776-1110 [email protected] 16 • February/March 2007 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting
information visit www.hoac-bsa.org, ties as well. Scouting can compete Blue Elk contact Bob Overly at (816) 795-7665, with sports, music lessons, church, and or any of the professional staff at (816) other activities, if parents and leaders District 942-9333. communicate plans and expectations Klondike Derby with each other. 2006 Quality District Thanks to everyone who attended Parents can help their son gain a District Dinner Gold Banquet, Court of Honor, or in a and helped put on Klondike this year. It maximum benefit from Scouting by Committee Meeting. For information, was a great success! Special thanks to following a couple of simple pointers. Our District Dinner will be held at to sign up for a presentation, or to make Chuck Vlasin, Klondike Chairman, for First parents must show an interest in the Adam’s Pointe Conference Center a pledge for this year, please contact all of his hard work putting this event their son’s Scouting activities accom- in Blue Springs on February 3, 2007. Bob Stikeleather at 816-796-8902 or together. plishments and achievements. Scout- This marks the 30th anniversary for the Tiffany Bumgardner at 816-569-4969. ing is not just about dropping the boy Blue Elk District! Cost for the event What is the Role of a Par- off to a meeting and picking him up is $22.00 per person. Doors will open Membership ent in Scouting? when it’s over. For younger Scouts, at 5:30 p.m. and Paul Thomson will Scouting for Parents, A Northern Star Council Though the fall is over and the main (especially Cubs), parents should attend be our guest emcee. This is the time Special Edition recruitment efforts are complete for meetings to share in their son’s experi- to recognize Eagle Scouts and adult most units, keep in mind that recruit- In today’s busy world, parents who ences and help with the requirements Scouters for their tremendous efforts ment is a year round opportunity. A consider involving their son in Scout- for his achievements in Scouting. in the past year. For more information new boy can sign up at any time ing are quick to ask, “What kind of Second, parents can get involved please contact Scott Howell at 816- throughout the year, so keep your time commitment is involved for my with the pack, troop, or crew. Not 796-3747 or Kathryn Rajala at 816- unit’s posters or recruitment materials son?” and “how much will be asked all parents have the time to be a den 569-4913. visible in the community all year long. of me?” The truth is there is no short leader, Cubmaster or Scoutmaster, or Friends of Scouting Cam- You never know when a future Eagle answer to either question. Venture crew leader. But every Scout- paign will come calling. Scouting is a flexible program that ing unit has a laundry list of jobs As we all know, the Scouting pro- Training allows kids to experience other activi- – short and long term- with which gram would not exist with the financial Training opportunities are available parents can help. Helping to drive an support of its members. The Blue Elk for all programs in the Blue Elk Dis- outing or activity, making phone calls District has a strong history of making trict in the coming months. February in advance of a campout, helping with the program continue from a financial 3rd there is a Cub Scout and Ventur- awards, planning a fundraiser, the list perspective and expectations are that it ing training. March 24th there is a is quite large. Parental involvement is will continue in 2007. Please be sure Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster another way to express interest in your your unit is signed up to have a Friends training. As always there are train- son’s activities. of Scouting Presentation. These pre- ings at every Roundtable. For more sentations may take place at a Blue and 2007 Blue Elk Committee Chairs Blue Elk District Events February District Chair Don Lograsso (816) 229-7444 1 Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting/Youth Protection/New Leader Essentials/ District Commissioner Jim Todd (816) 228-4081 Eagle Board; 7:00 p.m., Plaza Heights Baptist Church, Blue Springs Vice Chair – Program John Thornton (816) 252-2104 3 District Dinner; 5:30 p.m. Vice Chair – Operations Karen Burgess (816) 228-6911 3 Cub Scout and Venturing Training Vice Chair – Human Resources Mike Rodak (816) 461-8533 8 District Commissioner’s Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Beacon Heights Community of FOS Chair Ron Finke (816) 478-8474 Christ Church; 19402 Holke Road in Independence Membership Chair Keith Harris (816) 478-6209 15 District Committee Meeting; 7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Indepen Advancement Chair Chris Bradshaw (816) 229-0397 dence Training Chair Bob Overly (816) 795-7665 Camping Chair Matt Turner (816) 229-0757 March Activities Chair Jim Burgess (816) 228-6911 1 Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting/Fast Start/New Leader Essentials/MB Coun Relationships Chair Ken Zelk (816) 254-9868 selor Training ; 7:00 p.m., Plaza Heights Baptist Church, Blue Springs District Director Ross Pfannenstiel (816) 569-4964 8 District Commissioner’s Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Beacon Heights Community of [email protected] Christ Church; 19402 Holke Road in Independence District Executive Tiffany Bumgardner (816) 569-4969 15 District Committee Meeting; 7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Indepen [email protected] dence District Executive Kathryn Rajala (816) 569-4913 24 SM &ASM Training/ Varsity Training; 8:35 a.m., [email protected] Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS February/March 2007 • 17
duct a follow up telephone call to the Webelos to Scout Transi- Kaw parents. tion District 4. Host the troop open house for The passage from Cub Scout pack to youth and their parents. Boy Scout troop should be smooth, 2007 Friends of Scouting degree weather, the Kaw District truly 5. Organize a troop or district activity with no time lost in the transition. By Presentations experienced a Klondike Derby. Con- to involve new Scouts right away. the time Webelos Scouts are ready gratulations to those polar bears who to cross over, they and their families Our Family Friends of Scouting cam- Youth join Scouting for fun and out- braved the almost below zero weather! should be familiar and comfortable paign is off to a great start. We have door adventure. Parents want them Thank you to Larry Sisk and his team with the youth and adult leaders of the raised 41% of our goal and with your to join for completely different rea- for their hard work and dedication in troop, their role in the troop and troop commitment, we will reach 100% sons—character building and leader- providing our young men a quality activities, and feel excited about begin- before the FOS campaign is done. If ship training. Following this plan camping experience. ning this new adventure. The Webelos your unit hasn’t scheduled a presenta- for conducting a troop open house Scout’s graduation ceremony should tion yet, contact Maryann Neeland at Troop Open House will help you address the wants and clearly signify his transition to a new (913) 651-5575 or Dusty Boatright at An open house allows a troop to roll needs of both youth and their parents. level of Scouting, and could include (816) 569-4967. Thank you to those out the red carpet to guests. It provides Troop Open House Planning Sheets the presentation of his Arrow of Light units who have held their presenta- a forum to show off Scouting activities are available to track your progress. Award, a Boy Scout Handbook, and tions and enabled our strong start. and troop accomplishments. It is an District Pinewood Derby a troop neckerchief. The key factor effective tool to reach youth who have Fall Camporee/Webelos START YOUR ENGINES!! The Kaw to improved Webelos transition is a never tried Scouting. Woods District's Annual Pinewood Derby strong, ongoing working relationship Thank you to all of our Scouts and Hosting a troop open house is a five- will take place on March 10th, 2007. among the leaders of a Cub Scout Scouters that made this year’s Fall step, tried and proven process. Each of Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. This pack and a Boy Scout troop. Ide- Camporee in Cub World one to the following five steps is vital to the event allows Cub Scouts from Wyan- ally, a community organization would remember. From the haunted trails to event’s success: dotte and Leavenworth Counties charter both a pack and troop. This the various skits, a good time was had 1. Present a school rally to fifth and to race their gravity-propelled cars enables leaders to work together to by all. Thank you to Tim Saint and sixth graders. (designed with parents’ help) against help graduate Webelos Scouts into the Steve Wycoff for putting this event one another. Cub Scouts can look Boy Scout troop. This should happen 2. Mail a personal invitation to the together. forward to walking through the Gen- in much the same way schools move troop open house to the parents of eral Motors Plant-Fairfax District, an students from elementary school to Klondike Derby 2007 interested youth. energetic MC, hot dogs, chips, pop, middle school. If you have any ques- With freezing rain, snow, and 20 3. After mailing the invitation, con- and about 200 other Cub Scouts ready tions about the Webelos to Scout tran- to have fun! Registration forms will sition process, or if you don’t have be distributed soon. Space is limited a feeder pack for your troop, contact 2007 Kaw Committee Chairs so contact Khary Floyd at (816) 569- Charles Vonderheid, Dusty Boatright, District Chairman Tom Cooley (913) 573-5040 4965 for more information . or Khary Floyd. District Commissioner Bob Euler (913) 772-0333 Cub Scout Round Table Sharon Thebo (913) 287-2278 Boy Scout Round Table Shawn Mullen (913) 651-4550 Member at Large Mark Mitchell (913) 573-5040 Kaw District Events Member at Large Greg Carpenter (816) 769-7975 Family FOS Maryann Neeland (913) 651-5575 February Youth Protection Training Nancy Henre (913) 369-2726 1 Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting Meeting; 7:00 p.m.,Rehm’s Park Southern Membership Chair Tony Aranda (913) 334-3655 Baptist Church Pratt Ave. & Garfield St. Bonner Springs, KS District Training Chair Dan Hammond (913) 651-4885 4 Scout Sunday Camping Chair Mike Henre (913) 369-2726 8 District Committee/Commissioner Meeting; 7:00 p.m. BPU Human Resources, Advancement Chair Sharlet Untereiner (913) 651-3436 300 N. 65th St. Kansas City, KS. Activities Chair Larry Sick (913) 596-1216 March Relationships Chair Ray Thebo (913) 287-2278 1 Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Rehm’s Park Southern Baptist Venturing Chair Richard Randolf Jr. (913) 631-7390 Church Pratt Ave. & Garfield St. Bonner Springs, KS District Director Charles Vonderheid (816) 569-4949 8 District Committee/Commissioner Meeting; 7:00 p.m. BPU Human Resources, [email protected] 300 N. 65th St. Kansas City, KS. Senior District Executive Dusty Boatright (816) 569-4967 10 District Pinewood Derby; General Motors Fairfax Plant [email protected] District Executive Khary Floyd (816) 569-4965 kfl[email protected] 18 • February/March 2007 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting
District Pinewood Derby any questions about day camp please Big Muddy contact Tammy Cockrum at (660)542- As of the time this article was writ- 1170. District ten, no unit has volunteered to host the 2007 Derby. If your unit is interested, Webelos to Scout Transi- tion 2006 Quality District contact Kyle Kolkemeyer, District Activities Chair at (816)934-2548. Every graduating Webelos deserves 2007 Cub Scout Day the opportunity to continue as a mem- Friends of Scouting Popcorn Congratulations Camp ber of a Scout troop. Many Webelos Scouts go on to Scouting with no help It’s that time of year to schedule a This year, we sold over $45,000 This year’s Day Camp, Adventures at all. But at least half of them need date for your unit’s Friends of Scout- in popcorn to support both the Scout- in Time, will be held for the second to know more about their opportu- ing presentation. A great opportunity ing program and our individual units. year at Walnut Hills Park located in nities for fun and adventure in the for presentations is at Courts of Honor Thanks for your support! A big thank Carrollton, MO. Tammy Cockrum and Scout troop. If you would like more and Blue and Gold banquets. Our you is extended to Vic Geiger, district Susan Dallstream along with the rest information regarding Scout Troops presentations are brief and should not popcorn chairman for his hard work! of the day camp staff are working hard in your area, contact the Webelos delay your agenda by more than 8- to make sure to put on another great District Awards Banquet Transition Chair, Donita Cochran at 10 minutes. By presenting at these camp for our district this year. Anyone This year’s annual banquet will (660)259-2492 or District Executive, typically well-attended events, we give interested in serving on staff or has Grant Dealy at (816) 569-4956. most unit families a chance to contrib- be held again at the Mushroom Patch ute, including those who don’t typi- Restaurant in Richmond, MO. If you cally give of their time and talents. haven’t sent your reservations in, it’s still not too late! This year’s special Thank you in advance for your guest speaker will be Congressman support of this very important cam- and Big Muddy District Eagle Scout, paign which helps bring the wonderful Ike Skelton. The dinner will begin at Scouting program to over 34,000 area 6:30 p.m. and will be an all you can eat youth in the Heart of America Coun- buffet. cil! The cost will be $20 per person; all This year’s Family FOS campaign Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle will again be lead by Don Raffurty as Scout in the Big Muddy District are Chairman for the Big Muddy District. welcome to attend for free! Please To schedule a unit presentation please RSVP with Grant Dealy at (816)569- Big Muddy District Events contact Grant Dealy at (816)569-4956 4956 or [email protected] or [email protected] February 1 District Committee Meeting; Dibbins Hall, Lexington, 7:30 p.m. 3 District Dinner; Mushroom Patch Restaurant, Richmond 6:30 p.m. 6 Roundtable; Lexington United Methodist Church, Lexington, 7:30 p.m. 14 District Commissioners Meeting; Richmond Christian Church, 7:30 p.m. 2007 Big Muddy Committee Chairs March 1 District Committee Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Dibbins Hall, Lexington District Chair Tom Hodson (816) 240-8472 6 Roundtable; 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Lexington Vice Chair Louis Mautino (660) 259-2736 14 District Commissioners Meeting; 7:30 p.m., Richmond Christian Church Vice Chair Bret Cooper (816) 776-5637 District Commissioner Larry Maxwell (816) 776-6003 District Advancement John Dickson (816) 470-2337 ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING Published February/March, April/May, June/July August/September October/November, December/January by the Heart of District Activities Kyle Kolkemeyer (816) 934-2548 America Council, Boy Scouts of America. Mailed without charge to all Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Den Family FOS Don Raffurty (816) 230-8215 Leader Coaches, Tiger Cub Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Team Coaches, northerner Advisors, Assistant Explorer Advisors, Venturing Crew Leaders, Unit Chairmen, Chartered Organization Representatives, District Boy Scout Training Bob Brooks (660) 259-6278 Committee, all Commissioners, all Board Members, and can be found on our web site, www.hoac-bsa.org. Cub Scout Training Mary Martens (816) 776-6003 PRESIDENT Membership John Helm (660) 259-4220 Terry K. Miller TREASURER AUDIT/ GOVERNANCE Relationships Chairman Keith Dorsch (816) 240-8394 VICE PRESIDENTS Stephen M. Clifford David M. Fowler Brue Allen Camping Chairman Ed Gooseman (816) 682-2008 Richard T. Boeshaar ASSISTANT TREASURER COUNCIL COMMISSIONER Venture Training Lee Roy Martens (816) 776-6003 William Cheek William Esry Del Wilkinson E. Frank Ellis LEGAL COUNSEL SCOUT EXECUTIVE Nominating Chairman Louis Mautino (816) 240-8472 Casey Halsey David A. Fenley Timothy Bugg District Executive Grant Dealy (800) 776-1110 Mark Jorgenson EDITOR Cliff Illig Randy Kidder [email protected] Thomas J McCullough Charlie Tetrick Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS February/March 2007 • 19
with some great activities. All units unit should have already scheduled Pelathe should be signed up to go by this a time for a FOS presentation. Most time! of the time the Packs will have their District Pinewood Derby presentations during their Blue and Gold Banquets and Troops will Hopefully everyone has their Rechartering that took place. Let’s make sure schedule their presentations at their cars ready to race!!!! On March 3rd that all the new boys recruited have Court of Honors. If you have not Every unit should have com- we will find out who has the fastest a great 2007 year in Scouting!!!!!! scheduled your presentation con- pleted the rechartering process for pinewood derby car. This is always tact Tripp Anderson immediately at the year 2007. Thank you to every- Popcorn a fun time for everyone. For more 785.842.3777. one that completed this process Popcorn sales have come to an information on this event contact on time. Every Unit needs to end. The Pelathe District ended George McCleary at 785.842.6966. Roundtables make sure that they have met with up selling 4.5% more popcorn than It is strongly recommended that their Unit Commissioner to fill out the previous year. Jean Pfeifer did everyone attends Roundtable. This the Centennial-Quality Unit Form. a great job organizing the sales in is an informational event that takes This year rechartering has seemed 2006. Hopefully she’ll come back place to make sure your Troop to go much smoother than in 2006. and have even a more successful or Pack has all the materials and Thanks again for everyone that has year in 2007. Thanks again Jean!!! training you need to become suc- made this possible. cessful. Roundtables are a good Recruiting way to get all of your questions answered. Roundtable occurs the The Pelathe District officially Friends of Scouting first Thursday of every month at 7 recruited more boys in 2006 than in This is the year that we need p.m. at First Baptist Church in Law- the year 2005. The Pelathe district to reach our FOS goals. Without rence off of Kasold Road. Every ended the year 1,107 total member- reaching our goals for FOS the Unit has a file that is filled up each ship. Our District recruited 695 cub Pelathe District will not be a con- month with useful information and scouts, 326 boy scouts, 86 venturers sidered a Quality District. In 2006 ideas. Please take the time to attend and ended the year with a total of 43 we had the membership to be Qual- roundtable each and every month of units. This is the first time in sev- Winter Event “Glacial ity District but did not reach our the year. eral years that the Pelathe District Glutes” Friends of Scouting Goals. Every has been able to recruit more boys than the previous year. A special This year’s Winter event will thanks goes out to Frank Wright take place on February 16th-18th. ���������������������� who helped lead the way to a great It will be held at the FOP Camp- year of recruiting. Another thanks ground. Jim Peterson is doing a ������� needs to go out to everyone that great job putting this event together. ����������� helped out at all the school nights It should be a fun filled weekend
2007 Pelathe Committee Chairs
District Chairman Glen Sharpe (785) 594-3006 Vice Chairman Tom Sheely (785) 842-9662 District Commissioner John Scott (785) 542-3510 Pelathe District Events Advancement Keith Wood (785) 841-7208 Activities Bruce Wagoner (785) 312-0687 February Training Pat Donahue (785) 842-5589 1 District Roundtable; 7:00 p.m., First Baptist Church Camping Harry Smith (785) 749-1524 1 District Commissioner's meeting; 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Membership/Relationships Frank Wright (785) 842-3553 15 District Committee Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Burgess Scout Cabin Communications Dave Berkowitz (785) 841-7247 16-18 Winter Event; Glacial Glutes, FOP Campground NESA Allen Wiechert (785) 842-5467 March Boy Scout Roundtable Steve Roberts (785) 331-1058 1 District Roundtable; 7:00 p.m., First Baptist Church Cub Scout Roundtable David Ozaki (785) 832-1058 1 District Commissioner's meeting; 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Venturing Joe King (785) 841-6018 3 District Pinewood Derby District Executive Jacob Allen (816) 569-4962 15 District Committee Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Burgess Scout Cabin [email protected] 20 • February/March 2007 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting
at (913) 302-8549. help you and help all the Scouts in Trails West our district. 2006 Quality Units District DAY CAMP Congratulations to those units that have qualified for the 2006 Day Camp is here and the theme 2006 Quality District Quality Unit Award! is Adventure in Time. Now is Packs: 3088, 3098, 3181, 3188, successful this year on all fronts. the time to start planning for Day RECHARTERING 2345, 3288, 3298, 3387, 3388, If you are interested in finding out Camp. We will hold Day Camp at 3428, 3435, and 3777. Thanks to everyone for submit- more about the Friends of Scouting the old Olathe Golf Course from ting their unit recharter paperwork Campaigns or to volunteer to help, June 11-14. To get involved or get Troops: 83, 86, 88, 89, 108, 181, on-time. This is a very important you can contact Alan J Sanders, more information, please contact 186, 369, 401, 428, and 494. part of the membership process for Bill O’Conner, Day Camp Director, District Director. Our goals are to 1) Crews: 2020, 109, and 2286 your unit. If you have not yet sub- wrap up the Community Campaign mitted your recharter for your unit, by early March, 2) conduct a pre- your Unit Commissioner will be in sentation in every unit by the end of touch with you soon to see what April and 3) raise our goals in both assistance he or she can provide campaigns: $16,000 throughout the you to help finish this process. community and $29,000 from our conocimiento All recharters were due by Jan- families, for a total of at least uary 15, 2007. $45,000. TRAINING There are several opportunities for you to get more information about the Scouting program and how to make it come alive for your Scouts. Please take advantage of all FRIENDS OF SCOUT- the training opportunities that can ING So far, our Friends of Scout-
ing campaign has been very suc- MARIO CASTRO, 100 MILLIONTH SCOUT MEMBER
cessful. Family presentations have There’s more to the Boy Scouts of America than meets the eye. Scouting is something we do gone very well and we have many with our children; helping us teach them about family, heritage in their community, and pride in themselves. With that knowledge, anything is possible. Scouting — it’s worth the effort! to go in the coming weeks. We are confident that our campaign will be STRONG VALUES. STRONG LEADERS. vale lawww.scouting.org pena 2007 Trails West Committee Chairs
District Chairman Ed Hedges (913) 768-1420 Trails West District Events District Commissioner Keith Neuman (913) 541-8362 February District Membership Chair Geoff Mildenahll (913) 262-2572 1 Roundtable, Community Covenant Church: 7:00 p.m., 15700 W. 87 Lenexa District Advancement Chair Ellen McGurk (913) 780-1577 6 District Committee Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Community Covenant Church ,15700 District Training Chair Tony Jackowski (913) 307-9118 W. 87, Lenexa District Activities Chair 13 District Commissioner Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Community Covenant Church , District Camping Chair 15700 W. 87, Lenexa District Popcorn Chair Melissa Wikstrom (913) 856-6146 Boy Scout Roundtable Doug Strieby (913) 764-0547 March Cub Scout Roundtable David Bryant (913) 599-0514 1 Roundtable, Community Covenant Church: 7:00 p.m., 15700 W. 87, Lenexa Popcorn Chair Melissa Wikstrom (913) 307-0745 6 District Committee Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Community Covenant Church, 15700 Public Relations Chair Rick Miller (913) 764-8213 W. 87, Lenexa Web Master Brenda Colvin (913) 307-0745 13 District Commissioner Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Community Covenant Church, District Director Alan J Sanders (816) 569-4958 15700 W. 87, Lenexa [email protected] Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS February/March 2007 • 21 North Star for information. Fun and games. Fast Start, Youth Protection, Safe The registration deadline will be District Swim Defense and Safety Afloat April 13 this year for the $45 rate training courses are available on- (same as last year). After that date, line. Check these out and all up- the rate will be $60. Be sure to Congratulations! • March 13, New Leader Essen- to-date information on available register before camp as the rate at tials Training, 7:30 p.m., PWUMC, training courses at your North Star camp will be $65. If you have new Congratulations to Mike 7310 NW Prairie View District Training page: http://hoac- Scouts, including new Tigers (2007 McClannahan and Bob Whita- bsa.org/nstraining.cfm graduates of Kindergarten) after ker for being named Scouter • March 19, Cub Leader Specific April 13, the rate will be $45. of the Month at the November Training Cub Scout Day Camp You can stay updated on the and December Roundtables. • March 20, Cub Leader Specific “Adventures in Time” 2007 Day Camp by checking out Thank you for all you do for Training It will soon be time to sign up the Scouts of your units, your the District Day Camp web page at: Boy Scout Leader Train- your Pack for the 2007 Cub Scout District, and your Council!! http://hoac-bsa.org/nsdc.cfm ing opportunities: Day Camp to be held June 4-7 at the For more information, or if Upcoming Training Platte County Fairgrounds in Tracy, • New Leader and Youth Protec- you would like to serve on staff, Monthly training opportuni- MO. It promises to be another great tion opportunities are shown in the please contact Day Camp Direc- ties at each month’s Roundtable time for all Cub Scouts – Tigers (1st Cub Leader section tor Jim Bunnell at 816-651-5046, include Youth Protection, New grade), Wolves (2nd grade), Bears • March 20, Scoutmaster / ASM [email protected], Program Leader Essentials and Merit (3rd grade) and Webelos (4th and specific Director Willy Mead at 816- Badge Counselor Training. 5th grades). Cubs will learn while 453-5835, rocknratt@sbcglobal. • March 27, Scoutmaster / ASM earning achievements, but most of Cub Scout Leader net, or Matt Armstrong, Dis- specific all, they will have FUN! We will Training opportuni- trict Executive at 816-569-4978, be offering BB guns, Fun, Archery, ties: •Contact John Cookinham at 587- [email protected]. 1695 for info. Fun, Crafts, Fun, Scouting Skills, • Feb. 1, New Leader Essen- tials and Youth Protection Venturing Leader Train- Training, at Roundtable ing opportunities: North Star District Events • March 1, New Leader • March 24, Venture Leader Train- Essentials and Youth Protection ing February Training, at Roundtable 1 District Roundtable, New Leader Essentials, Youth Protection, Merit Badge • March 27, Venture Leader Train- Counselor Trng., OA Chapter Mtg.; 7:30 p.m., PWUMC, 7310 NW Prairie • March 12, New Leader ing View 2-3 District Pinewood Derby Essentials Contact Mark Hatcher at 891-9429 8 Commissioner Staff Meeting , 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian, 4301 NE Vivion 10 District Committee Planning Meeting, 2007 North Star Committee Chairs 24 OA Chapter event March District Chairman Larry Janacaro (816) 454-1365 1 District Roundtable, New Leader Essentials, Youth Protection, Merit Badge District Commissioner Terry Chapman (816) 453-0680 Counselor Trng., OA Chapter Mtg.; 7:30 p.m.. PWUMC, 7310 NW Prairie Activities Jeff Goertz (816) 781-8403 View Advancement John McBurney (816) 781-6923 8 Commissioner Staff Meeting; 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian, 4301 NE Camping Hale Lentz (816) 628-6961 Vivion Finance/FOS Brad Gill (816) 741-5786 12 New Leader Essentials FOS Family Dr. Robert Morrison (816) 452-4450 13 District Committee Meeting; 7:30 p.m., North Cross United Methodist, 1321 Membership/Relationships NE Vivion NESA Bob Whitaker (816) 455-0021 19 Cub Leader Specific Training Public Relations Brian Blake (816) 746-6797 20 SM/ASM Specific Training; 6:00 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Special Needs Colleen Chapman (816) 453-0680 Vivion Training Jeff Tyler (816) 505-2015 24 Truman Merit Badge Program Youth Protection Joni Glenn (816) 781-7666 24 Venture Leader Training; 8:30 a.m., Park Hill Christian Church, 6601 NW 72nd District Director Jason Ballew (816) 569-4982 Street [email protected] 27 SM/ASM Specific Training; 6:00 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE District Executive Jonathan Geiger (816) 569-4932 Vivion [email protected] 27 Venture Leader Training District Executive Matt Armstrong (816) 569-4978 [email protected] 22 • February/March 2007 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting
Northern Tier Committee Chair: Judy Clarke, Paul for your boys to continue along the Hink, Venita Koukol, Todd Martin advancement trail! District Committee Member: Linda Lapiana, PINEWOOD DERBY Karren Sharp, On March 24, Northern Tier 2006 Quality District Den Leader: Morgan Berger, Brad District will hold its annual District Bryan Pinewood Derby. Pack winners are in every unit by the end of April and RECHARTERING invited to join us to see whose car is 3) raise our goals: $20,000 throughout WEBELOS ON WHEELS Thanks to everyone who submit- the fastest in all of Northern Tier Dis- the community and $57,000 from our ted their recharter paperwork on time. February 10, 2007 marks the date trict. This will be a lots of fun and we families, for a total of at least $77,000. If you have not yet submitted your for Webelos on Wheels. Your Webelos look forward to seeing you there. have the opportunity to participate in recharter, your Unit Commissioner DISTRICT DIN- CUBOREE will be in touch to assist you in finish- NER AND DISTRICT some exciting science activities while ing this process. All recharters were AWARD OF MERIT completing some of the requirements The Cuboree has been moved to needed to earn the Scientist Activity April 27-28 to give packs an oppor- due by January 15, 2007. On January 27, 2007, our Annual Pin. If you haven’t registered your tunity to get back into the camping FRIENDS OF SCOUT- District Dinner and Recognition high- Webelos for this great event, it’s not groove before heading to Day Camp ING lighted our 83 Eagle Scouts from 2006, too late. Send in your registration form or Bear Camp or Webelos Camp. and recognized our District Award of We are off to a successful start. Our now! Make plans now to come out to Camp Merit and Outstanding Leader Award Community Campaign Kick-Off, held Naish for a weekend of fun and games recipients. Below is the list of honor- MERIT BADGE a couple weeks ago, had great atten- and learning! ees for 2006: FORUM/SCOUTMAS- dance and enthusiasm. Family pre- TER TRAINING DAY CAMP sentations have gone very well with District Award of Merit: Charles many to go in the coming weeks. If (Chuck) Davis, Tom Hoover, Cathi February 24, is the first of two days Day Camp is here and the theme you are interested in finding out more Maynard, Eric McIntyre of the Northern Tier District Merit is 'Adventure in Time'. We will Badge Forum and Scoutmaster/Asst hold Day Camp at Shawnee River- about Friends of Scouting or to volun- Outstanding Leader Awards: teer to help, you can contact any of our Scoutmaster Training. We will be at front Park from June 11-15. To get Cubmaster: Sara Goodburn, Ron Pat- Chairmen: Tim Pickell or Bill Watson, Mill Valley High School. The second involved or get more information, terson Overall Cochairs; Steve Brady, Fam- day will be conducted on March 31. please contact Dave Sultz, Day Camp ily Chair; or Cortland Bolles, District Scoutmaster: John Anderson, Rick There is still time to get registered. Director, at (913) 381-7824 or Shane Executive. Our goals are to 1) com- Harris, Marshall Hollingsworth Take advantage of this great opportunity St. Clair at (913) 248-1125. plete the Community Campaign by Assistant Scoutmaster: Bruce Ander- early March, 2) conduct a presentation soen, Will Conner Northern Tier District Events 2007 Northern Tier Committee Chairs February 1 Roundtable, OA Chapter Meeting, MB Counselor Training; 7:00 p.m., Village District Chairman Dave Belz (913) 648-2459 Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd. District Commissioner Judy Tuckness (913) 268-9996 6 New Leaders Essentials & Youth Protection Training; 6:30 p.m. Friends of Scouting Tim Pickell (913) 362-8560 6 Commissioner Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Grace Christian Fellowship Church Bill Watson (913 236-5221 8 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 p.m., Grace Christian Fellowship Church Family FOS Steve Brady (913) 362-8441 15 District Eagle Boards of Review; 6:30 p.m., LDS Church, 7845 Allman Rd. Membership Chairman Cathi Maynard (913) 648-7166 24 Merit Badge Forum (Day 1) & Super Saturday; 8:30 a.m., Mill Valley High Activities Chairman Dick Kaufman (913) 461-7020 School, 5900 Monticello Road. Advancement Chairman J Jack Clark (913) 441-1608 24 Den Chief Training Camping Chairman Rick Brown (913) 441-0347 Order of the Arrow Advisor Wendy Richardson (785) 869-2056 Training Chairman Pat Wiederaenders (913) 236-7824 March Cub Scout Training Dave Sultz (913) 381-7824 1 Roundtable, OA Chapter Meeting, MB Counselor Training; 7:00 p.m., Village Boy Scout Training Tim Thomas (913) 268-7428 Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd. Public Relations Chairman Dave Mascal (913) 831-1071 6 New Leaders Essentials & Youth Protection Training; 6:30 p.m. Relationships Chairman Gene Young (913) 722-1134 6 Commissioner Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Grace Christian Fellowship Church Website Liaison Cathi Maynard (913) 648-7166 8 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 p.m., Grace Christian Fellowship Church Cub Scout Roundtable Greg & Stephanie Ogan (913) 385-7105 15 District Eagle Boards of Review; 6:30 p.m., LDS Church, 7845 Allman Rd. Cub Scout Roundtable Dave Sultz (913) 381-7824 20 Troop Committee Challenge; 6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Roundtable Jamey Hilleary (913) 384-0262 24 Pinewood Derby; 9:00 a.m. Venturing Roundtable Bob Kalkofen (913) 362-5576 31 Merit Badge Forum (Day 2) & Super Saturday; 8:30 a.m., Mill Valley HS, Senior District Executive Cortland Bolles (816) 569-4918 5900 Monticello Rd, Shawnee, KS [email protected] Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS February/March 2007 • 23
sentation! crossing over in your troop, remem- ber that 80% of our Boy Scouts Pioneer Trails Anne Anderson-Boland were once Webelos. Have you asked District Doug Bentrop your feeder pack about the status of Donald Ray Fuller their Webelos? Have you extended 2006 Quality District an invitation to those Webelos to Thomas Holley go camping or to come to one of more opportunity for youths to join James LaScala your troop meetings? If the answer Scouting and enhances the lives Roman Lee to those questions is “no” for what- of over 7,000 youth in the Pioneer ever reason, contact Brian, Jeff, or Trails District. Schedule your troop Jacqueline Ring Jay. We will gladly help you with or pack for their Friends of Scout- John Starr your recruitment efforts and in get- ing presentation today. Sign up at Day Camp ting accurate contact information. any upcoming roundtable or call Tom Holley at (816) 942-1297. All Cub packs get ready and Spring Event mark your calendar for this year’s 2007 Friends of Scouting District Dinner Make plans now to attend the Pioneer Trails Day Camp. This “famous” Pioneer Trails Spring It’s FOS time again and I have It’s almost time for the Pioneer year Pioneer Trails and KAW will Event on March, 10 at the National a few questions for you. Have you Trails District Dinner. The dinner join together for a super duper World War I Museum at Liberty made that pledge? Have you signed will be held at Colonial Presbyte- day camp at Cub World located at Memorial. The fee is $8 per uni- your unit up for a family presenta- rian Church on Saturday, February Camp Naish. For those of you who formed Scout and $10 per leader. tion? Have you volunteered to be a 3rd, 2007. The dinner is a time for haven’t been to Cub World, you This includes admission, insurance, presenter? Year after year we ask fellowship and a time to recognize just don’t know all the fun you are and lunch. The program is geared for your help and you are willing the volunteers who have made a missing. The dates you should mark for Cub Scouts and everyone is to help out and show your sup- difference in the Pioneer Trails dis- down are June 11-15. So, get ready guaranteed to have a great time! port. Well, we are asking for your trict in 2006. So, make sure to plan for a fun and exciting week full of Cub Scouts will have the opportu- support once again in making vital to attend this year’s District Dinner. camping adventures. nity to explore, learn, and achieve contributions to Scouting in the George Weaver will spearhead this Are your Webelos ready to several different rank requirements Pioneer Trails District. This is more year’s dinner. There are reservation cross over???? during this terrific day program. than just financial support; it is an forms and other material available To sign-up at Roundtable call Ed opportunity to ensure that an invest- on the web site at www.hoac-bsa. Not only is February Blue and Mulik at (816) 363-7846 to join the ment has been made in our greatest org/PT_Activities.cfm. We hope to Gold month, but it is also cross over fun. asset… that’s right our youth. Please see you there for some good food; time. If your Webelos aren’t ready do your part and support a program fun times and you won’t want to to cross over, then we would love that promotes citizenship, creates miss our 2006 Awards of Merit pre- to help. Several troops in Pioneer Trails District are already hosting 2007 Pioneer Trails Committee Chairs Webelos for either meetings or campouts. They will show them District Chairman Dennis Cross (913) 444-7989 District Vice-Chairman Fred DeFeo (816) 942-0675 what to expect when they become District Vice-Chairman John Starr (816) 213-0066 Boy Scouts. If you have no Webelos District Commissioner Jim Bernard Jr. (913) 385-7088 Advancement Chairman Pat Parks (816) 523-6382 Activities Chairman Ed Mulik (816) 363-7846 Pioneer Trails District Events Camping Chairman Jay Reed (816) 228-4438 Membership Chairman Julie Hill (816) 361-3385 Mic-O-Say Memorial Don O’Neal (816) 924-6567 February 1 District Commissioner's Meeting; 6:00 p.m., Central United Methodist Public Relations Director Carol Jean DeFeo (816) 942-0675 1 Roundtable; 7:00 p.m., Central United Methodist Relationships Chairman Jon Voss (913) 652-0280 3 District Dinner; 6:15 p.m., Colonial Presbyterian Church - 95th and Wornall Special Needs Chairman Carole Gaither (816) 523-5380 19 District Committee Meeting; 7:00 p.m., VFW National Headquarters Training Chairman Norman Kahn (913) 341-4792 District Director Brian Tobler (816) 569-4985 March [email protected] 1 District Commissioner’s Meeting; 6:00 p.m., Central United Methodist District Executive Jeff Terrell (816) 569-4947 1 Roundtable; 7:00 p.m., Central United Methodist [email protected] 10 Spring Event; Liberty Memorial District Executive Jay Ritter (816) 569-4946 20 District Committee Meeting; 7:00 p.m., VFW National Headquarters [email protected] Boy Scouts of America — Heart of America Council 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Volume 104
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Friends of Scouting, “Changing Tomorrow Today” The Friends of Scouting Campaign, an annual fundraising campaign provides 20% of the funds necessary to offer Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and Exploring to more than 42,000 youth members of the Heart of America Council. A Friends of Scouting gift of $140 provides one Scout with a year of program. 79% of the funds raised are returned to our Scouts in the form of program services.
Your support also provides for outreach programs such as Scoutreach, a program for inner-city neighborhoods as well as our rural communities. It also ensures that Special Needs Scouting is available to those with mental or physical disabilities.
Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, and Venture crews are asked to schedule a Family Friends of Scouting presentation during Blue and Gold banquets, Courts of Honor or other gatherings of families and members.
The Friends of Scouting campaign relies on the support of the community and busi - nesses as well. This year’s goal of $1,687,450 provides crucial funds for the programs of the Heart of America Council. This is your opportunity to help us change tomorrow today. TO OUR VALUED VOLUNTEER: KANSAS CITY SCOUT SHOP
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