Lakeshore District Operations Guide
The Lakeshore District of the President Ford Field Service Council serves the Boy Scouts of America in Ottawa and Allegan counties in lower Michigan.
This guide is intended to assist units deliver the Aims and Methods of Boy Scouting, character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness, by providing them with relevant information regarding Scouting in our District.
This guide provided by the Lakeshore District Commissioner Team
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Lakeshore District Operations Guide
Table of Contents
From the District Commissioner and District Chair ...... 4
Previous Lakeshore District Quality Awards ...... 5
Scouting Resources ...... 6
District Leadership Teams District Board Members ...... 8 District Commissioner Team ...... 10 Unit Commissioners ...... 11
District Meetings Monthly Board Meeting ...... 12 Monthly Roundtable ...... 13
Journey to Excellence Resources ...... 14
Uniform Resources ...... 15
Assistant District Commissioner Areas of Primary Responsibility ...... 16 Units by APR ...... 17
District Awards Commissioner Coin Recipients ...... 22 District Award of Merit Recipients ...... 23 Silver Beaver Recipients ...... 25 Silver Antelope Recipients ...... 27 Distinguished Commissioners ...... 27
District Calendar ...... 28 Unit Recharter Checklist Final Unit Recharter Checklist
Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities ...... 41
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Lakeshore District Operations Guide
Digital Edition Additional Materials*
Journey to Excellence Resources Pack Journey to Excellence Unit Scorecard Troop Journey to Excellence Unit Scorecard Crew Journey to Excellence Unit Scorecard
Uniform Inspection Sheets Cub Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet Webelos Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet Boy Scout/Venturing Uniform Inspection Sheet Scout Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet
Position Trained Requirements
*These resources are discussed in the Printed Edition of the Lakeshore District Operations Guide and their pages have the Internet hyperlinks to access them. They are not included to reduce printing costs. Please note that the digital edition PDF is approximately 7Mb and may not be allowed through certain internet service providers.
If you would like a copy of the Digital Edition of the Guide, contact: Steven Van De Wal, Administrative Assistance District Commissioner at [email protected]
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Lakeshore District
Dear Scouters,
Welcome to the 2017-2018 Scouting year. This is the new Lakeshore District Calendar and Operations Guide. Please use it when creating your unit’s calendar. We have tried to include events from the President Ford FSC calendar.
We have a great Commissioner team. This guide list all of the commissioners and the units they to which they are assigned. If you have any questions please contact your assigned commissioner, the Assistant District Commissioner (ADC) for you area, or me.
We are proud to be a Journey to Excellence Bronze district for 2016. We encourage all units to complete and turn in their JtE at recharter time.
Yours in Scouting,
Bob Robert J. Broene District Commissioner
Dear Scouters,
Welcome to the Lakeshore District! Our District serves all BSA units in Allegan, Ottawa, and SW Kent Counties. The role of the District Board and its’ volunteer members is to help grow membership, direct fund raising initiatives, and to enhance program, advancement, and training delivery. Our District continues to be a leader in these areas of focus throughout the Michigan Crossroads Council. As your District Board Chair, I am committed to building upon our successes and look forward to working with you along the way. With your help, the Lakeshore District will continue to offer outstanding Scouting program options to our youth and their families. I can be reached at [email protected] if you have any questions. Also, please let me know how the District Board and I can better serve you, your families and your units. Thank you for all you do!
Give a hoot for Scouting.
Regards,
R.J. Winter District Board Chair
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Lakeshore District Previous Quality Awards
Quality District 2006
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Scouting Resources
National my.Scouting Website Help Line For issues regarding the my.Scouting website, scouters are encouraged to call 972.580-2489 Option #1 District and Council volunteers and professional staff cannot access data such as changing passwords or unlocking accounts.
New Member Online Registration Member Care Center For issues regarding the Online Registration System, unit leaders can call 972.580.2489. District and Council volunteers and professional staff cannot access leads or inquires for your unit, such as clearing a stuck lead.
Internet Advancement Units are required to use the Internet Advancement procedure to record scout advancement.
Units will NOT BE ALLOWED to purchase rank emblems from scout service centers without an Internet Advancement Form! https://scoutnet.scouting.org/iadv/UI/home/default.aspx
Service Hours Reporting Website A service project is a special Good Turn that puts Scout spirit into action. Some Good Turns are big: saving a life, helping out after floods or other disasters, recycling community trash, working on conservation projects.
It is essential that units record their service hours into the national system! https://servicehours.scouting.org/
Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities These criteria are designed to assist unit leaders in determining what activities are age-appropriate. Activities that do not appear on the chart should be reviewed using these criteria. A PDF file is available at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34416_Insert_Web.pdf
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Scouting Resources
Social Media Guidelines The BSA has many resources to assist scouts and scouters properly use social media sites properly and within BSA guidelines. Before updating your unit’s website, be sure to check that your images and information conforms to these standards: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/marketing/pdf/Social_Media_Playbook.pdf http://www.scouting.org/Home/Marketing/Resources/SocialMedia.aspx http://www.scouting.org/Home/Marketing/Tell%20Your%20Story/SocialMediaGuidelines.aspx
Guide to Advancement Advancement is one of the eight methods used by Scout leaders to help boys fulfill the aims of the BSA. This publication clearly identifies mandated procedures with words such as “must” and “shall.” Where such language is used, no council, committee, district, unit, or individual has the authority to deviate from the procedures covered, without the written permission of the National Advancement Committee. There are limited exceptions relating only to youth members with special needs.
Recommended best practices are offered using words like “should,” while other options and guidelines are indicated with terms such as “may” or “can.” Refer questions on these to your local district or council advancement chairs or staff advisors. They, in turn, may request interpretations and assistance from the National Advancement Committee.
You can locate this information at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33088.pdf
Branding Guide The Boy Scouts of America has prepared an in-depth document to assist you create documents, signage and presentations that use the defined colors, styles and typefaces that are authorized for use in the Boy Scouts of America. You can locate this information at: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BrandGuide.aspx
Scouting Newsroom News and events that are occurring at the National level are located at: http://scoutingnewsroom.org/
Scoutstuff.org The official retail site of the Boy Scouts of America on the Internet is: http://www.scoutstuff.org/ The entire BSA material catalog is available from this website.
Popular unaffiliated websites
MeritBadge.org - All program areas
BoyScoutTrail.com - All program areas
Baloo’s Bugle - Cub Program Helps http://usscouts.org/bbugle.asp
Ask Andy http://netcommissioner.com/askandy/
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District Board Members
District Board Chairman R.J. Winter [email protected]
Vice Chair Fundraising Open FoS Family Coordinator Kim Stark [email protected] FoS Family Co-Coordinator Linda Hendricks [email protected] FoS Community Coordinator Open - Holland-Zeeland-Saugatuck Open - Tri-Cities Open - Hudsonville-Jenison-Grandville Open - Hamilton-Allegan-Wayland Open Popcorn Kernel Melissa Wright [email protected] - Holland-Zeeland-Saugatuck Open - Tri-Cities Open - Hudsonville-Jenison-Grandville Open - Hamilton-Allegan-Wayland Open
Vice Chair Membership Open Roundup/JSN Coordinator #1 Open Roundup/JSN Coordinator #2 Open Webelos to Scout Coordinator #1 Jana Mosher [email protected] Webelos to Scout Coordinator #2 Open New Unit Coordinator Open Religious Programs Champion Open Youth with Disabilities Coordinator Open
District Mktg/Comm Champions - Holland-Zeeland-Saugatuck Open - Tri-Cities Open - Hudsonville-Jenison-Grandville Open - Hamilton-Allegan-Wayland Open
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District Board Members Continued
District Advancement Champions District Representative Al Koch [email protected] - Eagle BOR District Coordinator Morrie Minnema [email protected] - Eagle BOR District Coordinator Robert Barber [email protected]
District Training Champion Debi Loudin [email protected]
District Program Champions Champion #1 Open Champion #2 Open
Field District Director Frank Kule [email protected]
Unit Service Executive Tom Sturtevant [email protected]
District Associates Robert Silvernail [email protected]
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District Commissioner Team District and Assistant District Commissioners
Bob Broene District Commissioner [email protected]
Carl Bos Assistant District Commissioner [email protected] West APR
Roundtable Host
Gil Fisher Assistant District Commissioner [email protected] US131 APR
Ron Gordon Assistant District Commissioner [email protected] New Unit Development
Art Gustafson Assistant District Commissioner [email protected] North APR
Tod Landis Assistant District Commissioner [email protected] Boy Scout Roundtables
Darcy Logan Assistant District Commissioner [email protected] Cub Scout Roundtables
Field Service Assistant Council Commissioner Roundtables
Randall Meyers Assistant District Commissioner [email protected] East APR
Scott Meyers Deputy Assistant District Commissioner [email protected] East APR
Steven Van De Wal Administrative Assistant District Commissioner [email protected] Information Technology
Administrative Assistant Council Commissioner Information Technology
Open Assistant District Commissioner Southwest APR
Open Commissioner Team Secretary
Open Interpreter, Spanish, Commissioner Team
A well planned program, delivered by a trained leader, with a strong outdoor program, supported by a good commissioner, attracts and retains youth.
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District Commissioner Team Unit Commissioners
Rebecca “Becky” Burns Unit Commissioner, Pack [email protected]
Scott Dennis Unit Commissioner, Unassigned [email protected]
Fitz Fitzgerald Unit Commissioner [email protected]
Melody Gordon Unit Commissioner [email protected]
Eric Haas Unit Commissioner [email protected]
Linda Hendricks Unit Commissioner [email protected]
Bob Johnson Unit Commissioner [email protected]
Dave Knol Unit Commissioner [email protected]
Jan Maike Unit Commissioner [email protected] Administrative Assistant Council Commissioner Webelos to Scout Transition
Jim Rollins Unit Commissioner, Explorer [email protected]
Derek Stark Unit Commissioner [email protected] Council Activity and Civic Service Chair
Kim Stark Unit Commissioner, Pack [email protected]
Mike Sundling Unit Commissioner [email protected]
Josh Thomas Unit Commissioner, Pack [email protected]
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Monthly District Meeting
Where: First Presbyterian Church http://www.fpcholland.org/ 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Usually in the Basement - check the room assignment poster when entering the church.
When: First Thursday of each month District Meeting: 6:00pm Commissioner Meeting: 7:00pm
Weather Cancellation: Lakeshore District Meeting will be cancelled when Holland Public Schools are closed.
To 31/196
To Downtown Holland
To M40
To 31/196
MapQuest
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Monthly Roundtable
Where: Second Reformed Church http://secondreformedchurch.org/ 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464
When: Second Thursday of each month Training Sessions: 6:00pm Roundtable: 7:00pm Breakout Sessions: 7:15pm
Weather Cancellation: Lakeshore District Roundtable will be cancelled when Zeeland Public Schools are closed.
MapQuest Roundtables are not just for the Unit Leader! Be a STaR! (Someone Trained at Roundtable)
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner Darcy Logan Tod Landis [email protected] [email protected]
Leader Recognition Awards: “Knots” In addition to tenure requirements, most Leader Recognition Awards have a training component.
Cub Scouts: Boy Scouts: Den Leader Award Scout Leader’s Training Award Attend at least four (4) roundtables each year. Attend at least six (6) roundtables each year.
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Journey to Excellence Resources
"Scouting's Journey to Excellence" is the BSA's council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. It is meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. - scouting.org/jte
By using the JtE program all year, not just the program year, units can easily determine which program areas they should focus on to improve and in what program areas they excel. The Michigan Crossroads council strongly recommends that each unit complete a Unit Scorecard for the JtE program and attach it to the annual recharter document.
Unit Scorecards and Excel Workbooks are located at www.scouting.org/jte
Unit Scorecards are the criteria and descriptions of the JtE breakpoints and how to calculate points.
There is a scorecard for each unit type.
Unit Workbooks are a Microsoft Excel workbook that can assist your recordkeeping.
There is workbook for each unit type. Note: They are not compatible with the Mac environment.
The digital edition of the Lakeshore Operations Guide includes these PDF files. You can download the digital edition at: http://michiganscouting.org/presidentford/lakeshore-district/
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Uniform Resources
A selection of gently used “Class A” uniform shirts are available at the following West Michigan locations. Pants, when available, are only at Wayland Discount. Uniforms may also be available at the Lakeshore District Roundtable based on availability of resources.
Wayland Discount 116 South Main Wayland, MI 49348 269.792.1504
The Cub Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet is located at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34282.pdf
The Webelos Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet is located at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34635.pdf
The Boy Scout/Venturing Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet is located at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34283.pdf
The Scout Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet is located at: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34048.pdf
The digital edition of the Lakeshore Operations Guide includes these PDF files. You can download the digital edition at: http://michiganscouting.org/presidentford/lakeshore-district/
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Lakeshore District Commissioner Areas of Primary Responsibility
North APR Art Gustafson [email protected]
East APR Randall Meyers [email protected]
West APR Carl Bos [email protected]
Original maps from www.fishweb.com
Southwest APR US131 APR Unassigned Gil Fisher [email protected]
A well planned program, delivered by a trained leader, with a strong outdoor program, supported by a good commissioner, attracts and retains youth.
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North APR
Assistant District Commissioner – Art Gustafson, [email protected]
Unit Unit City Type and # Day Identifier Commissioner Commissioner e-mail
Coopersville Pack 3004 159486 Art Gustafson [email protected] Coopersville Troop 4 159772 Art Gustafson [email protected] Grand Haven Pack 3005 100063538 Art Gustafson [email protected] Grand Haven Pack 3032 159499 Art Gustafson [email protected] Grand Haven Pack 3165 159550 Jan Maike [email protected] Grand Haven Troop 165 159828 Jan Maike [email protected] Grand Haven Crew 2165 Art Gustafson [email protected] Grand Haven Troop 246 159847 Art Gustafson [email protected] Grand Haven Post 9010 Art Gustafson [email protected] Spring Lake Crew 9014 100228114 Art Gustafson [email protected] Spring Lake Pack 3014 159491 Art Gustafson [email protected] Spring Lake Pack 3054 159509 Art Gustafson [email protected] Spring Lake Troop 3 100093345 Art Gustafson [email protected] Spring Lake Troop 14 159775 Art Gustafson [email protected] Spring Lake Troop 37 159781 Art Gustafson [email protected]
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East APR
Assistant District Commissioner – Randall Meyers, [email protected]
Unit Unit City Type and # Day Identifier Commissioner Commissioner e-mail
Allendale Crew 9339 100235992 Randall Meyers [email protected] Allendale Pack 3039 159501 Randall Meyers [email protected] Allendale Troop 39 159782 Randall Meyers [email protected] Allendale Troop 93 159802 Randall Meyers [email protected] Byron Center Pack 3250 159581 Randall Meyers [email protected] Byron Center Troop 250 159848 Randall Meyers [email protected] Grandville Pack 3391 159632 Randall Meyers [email protected] Grandville Crew 2281 100260343 Randall Meyers [email protected] Grandville Pack 3281 Randall Meyers [email protected] Grandville Troop 281 100060456 Randall Meyers [email protected] Grandville Troop 292 159855 Randall Meyers [email protected] Hudsonville Crew 2146 100152206 Randall Meyers [email protected] Hudsonville Pack 3149 159547 Scott Meyers [email protected] Hudsonville Troop 146 159823 Randall Meyers [email protected] Jenison Pack 3356 159621 Linda Hendricks [email protected] Jenison Pack 3359 159624 Randall Meyers [email protected] Jenison Troop 354 159873 Linda Hendricks [email protected] Marne Troop 31 100113148 Randall Meyers [email protected]
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Southwest APR
Assistant District Commissioner – Open
Unit Unit City Type and # Day Identifier Commissioner Commissioner e-mail
Fennville Pack 3045 159503 Bob Broene [email protected] Fennville Troop 45 100169713 Ron Gordon [email protected] Hamilton Pack 3033 159500 Bob Broene [email protected] Hamilton Troop 33 T 159779 Bob Broene [email protected] Saugatuck/Douglas Pack 3028 159497 Bob Broene [email protected] Saugatuck/Douglas Troop 29 159778 Eric Haas [email protected] South Haven/Pullman Pack 3023 100253961 Ron Gordon [email protected]
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US131 APR
Assistant District Commissioner – Gil Fisher, [email protected]
Unit Unit City Type and # Day Identifier Commissioner Commissioner e-mail
Allegan Pack 3026 159495 Gil Fisher [email protected] Allegan Troop 91 159801 Mike Sundling [email protected] Dorr Pack 3090 159526 Melody Gordon [email protected] Dorr Troop 90 159800 Melody Gordon [email protected] Hopkins Pack 3096 159528 Gil Fisher [email protected] Hopkins Troop 96 159804 Gil Fisher [email protected] Martin Troop 17 100270278 Ron Gordon [email protected] Otsego Pack 3098 159530 Becky Burns [email protected] Otsego Troop 98 159806 Mike Sundling [email protected] Plainwell Pack 3024 159494 Jim Rollins [email protected] Plainwell Troop 35 159780 Mike Sundling [email protected] Wayland Pack 3097 159529 Melody Gordon [email protected] Wayland Post 9069 100201160 Jim Rollins [email protected] Wayland Troop 97 159805 Gil Fisher [email protected]
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West District
Assistant District Commissioner – Carl Bos, [email protected]
Unit Unit City Type and # Day Identifier Commissioner Commissioner e-mail
Holland Pack 3006 159487 Carl Bos [email protected] Holland Pack 3010 R 100265434 Kim Stark [email protected] Holland Pack 3011 159489 Carl Bos [email protected] Holland Pack 3041 100257292 Josh Thomas [email protected] Holland Pack 3043 159502 Carl Bos [email protected] Holland Pack 3044 R 100228953 Bob Johnson [email protected] Holland Pack 3049 159506 Carl Bos [email protected] Holland Pack 3057 159511 Bob Johnson [email protected] Holland Ship 9316 100204002 Carl Bos [email protected] Holland Troop 1 159770 Carl Bos [email protected] Holland Troop 43 159784 Carl Bos [email protected] Holland Troop 147 M 159824 Carl Bos [email protected] Holland Troop 157 M 159826 Bob Johnson [email protected] Holland Troop 316 100092309 Derek Stark [email protected] Tri-cities Pack 3999 V 1.77245385 Steven Van De Wal [email protected] Zeeland Pack 3048 159505 Kim Stark [email protected] Zeeland Pack 3051 100262484 Derek Stark [email protected] Zeeland Troop 21 159777 Derek Stark [email protected]
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Commissioner Coin Recipients
The Lakeshore District created the Commissioner Coin Award to recognize individuals that support the scouting movement. Anyone that supports the scouting movement in the Lakeshore District can be recommended for this award. Contact a member of the Commissioner Team to initiate the recognition of a deserving individual.
Tamra Anderson Mark Bonkowski Chuck Frederick Teresa Fulk Jan Gareau Benjamin Miller Joseph Miller Jeffery Salisbury Jennifer Summers-Antel Rachael Van De Wal Nathan Ward
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District Award of Merit Recipients
The District Award of Merit is awarded by a District to a registered Scouter for service to youth in the District. Normally, the award is presented for service to youth in excess of five years.
- Candidates must be nominated, not self-nominated. - A nominee must be a registered Scouter. - A nominee must have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside of Scouting, or both. Note: The nature and value of 'noteworthy service to youth' may consist of a single plan or decisions that contributed vitally to the lives of large numbers of youth or it may have been given to a small group over an extended period of time. - Consideration must be given to the nominee's Scouting position and the corresponding opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectations of that Scouting position.
The nominee's attitude toward and cooperation with the district, division, and/or council is to be taken into consideration.
Lauri Abraam Stan Farnsworth Don Lam Larry Adams Gil Fisher Becky Landis James Albright Fitz Fitzgerald Anthony Lewis Jim Anderson Neil Fulton Darcy Logan Ron Anderson Shelly Furman Tim Logan Jennifer Antel Christine Gara Sandi Long Harold Austin E Jack Gardner Brent Loudin Randy Baar Dawn Gibson Warren Love Sharon Baker Robert Gillis Ernest Lutes Don Bartels Ron Gordon Ernie Martin Joe Bemer Melody Gordon Jan Maike Neil Bestman John Gower Rich Maike Tom Boven Harold Grable Peter McAurther Carl Bos Edward Grafton Tim McKinnon Gail Bowser Jon E Graska Cathy McManus Curt Brower Candice Greinke Jim Menerick Shelly Brower Paul Greinke Roger Meyer Steve Brinkert Debra Gustafson Randall Meyers Bob Broene Francis (Tuffy) Hanson Scott Meyers Robert Bruce Roseanne Hall Joe Miller Rebecca Burns Deb Yonker-Hecht Chad Mitchem James Chamness Leonard Hecksel Maurice Minnema Tom Chatman Lee Hildebrand Nelz E Montague Darlene Christopher Robert Hill Rudy Moralez Sue Clubertson Lester Hintz Judy Mudget Marja Cook Robert Houting Robert Nally Robert Cook Don Hudson Duane Neff Michael Dankovic Marlin Ingalls MyLien Nguyen Leslie DenBesten Sharon Ingalls Doug Noren Scott Dennis Willis Jerome Thomas Norman Barry Deters Don Johnson Sue Norwick Tana Deters William Kaczmarek John O'Brien Bernard DeVeto Frank Kelly James Oswald Henry Dinkelmann Gloria Kelly Larry Plamer Sid Downey Roger Kelly Carl Parson Roger Dykema Steve Kempkers James Peek Bruce Ellis Mary Linda Kittleman Marlene Perry David Ellis Barry Kohley Patrick Perry Steve Erickson Steve Krepps Gary Peters Connie Farber Nancy Krepps Laverne Postma
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District Award of Merit Recipients Continued
Chuck Raak Kim Stark (Springett) Judy VanOmmen Robert Twa Derek Stark John VanVliet Francis Raymond Otis Stratton Leslie VanBesten Richard Raymond Orin Sunde William VandeWater Bill Redeker Mike Sundling Carol Vink Ron Richardson Joe Szymas Steve Vosar William Rocker Mark Timmer Karen Vuurens Jim Rollins Mike Tranis Richard Wackerle Robert Rolfe Jill TenBrink Alvan Walkley Archie Rose Robert Terry Hans Walters Rex Rouse Jim Thomas Maria Walters Earl Schipper Morris Tindall Lon Waterman Rodney Schmidt Ray Tomlinson Deb Watson Roy Shields Dave Tubergen Wayne Weber Thomas Shipp II Richard Tuls Kathy Weerstra Karen Lynn Skelton Gloria Tuls Christine Wennersten Carl Sorenson Jeff Vail Robert Whitaker Christian Sorenson Steven Van De Wal John White Clare South Marie VanKlopenberg Virginia White John Spall Ron VanOmmen Glen Wiersma
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District Silver Beaver Recipients
The Silver Beaver Award, established in 1931, is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. The number of awards are bestowed on the basis of the number of registered units in a council.
Fred Ackett Robert Gillis Carl Reed Sr Larry K. Adams Ron Gordon Elmer Reenders Ronald L. Anderson R. Harold Grable Edward C. Roberts Oscar Anderson Jon E. Graska William Rocker Harold Austin Francis (Tuffy) Hanson Louis Rycenga Randall J. Barr Linda Hendricks Robert Sage Russell Befield Jack Hewitt Roy Shields Jr W. Preston Bilz Robert Hill Joel Shoemaker Walter Boerma Wilbur Husted Carl Sorenson Baltzar Bolling Marshall Johnson Kim Stark (Springett) Vernon Bolling James Kirkpatrick Derek Stark Carl Bos Barry Kohley Carl Stuenkel Thomas M. Boven David Kops Mike Sundling Jacob Braak Lee Kunkel Robert Terry James Brooks Don Lam Jim Thomas Curt Brower Becky Landis James Townsend William Bly Tod Landis David Tubergen Ralph Callendar Loe C. Lillie Robert Trepa Tom Chatman Darcy Logan Jeff Vail Don Church Brent Loudin Fred VanBemmelen Jr William Church Connie Loviska Steven Van De Wal John Creviere Ernest Lutes Claude VerDuin William Cushman Jan Maike Robert VerDuin Donald DeGlopper Charles Magennis Carol Vink Barry Deters Steven Magennis Rich Wackerle Pamela DeVree Rich Maike Ivan Walcott Henry Dinkleman Stephen Mead Hans Walters Glen Eaton Frederick Miles Marie Walters Donald Edgerton Maurice D. Minnema Ray Warnock Bruce Ellis Nelz E. Montague Lon Waterman Steve Erickson Robert Nally Donald Wilson Gil Fisher James Oswald Robert Whitaker Robert France Marvin Patterson John White Christine Gara Daniel Putman Virginia White E. Jack Gardner William Redeker William Yonker Jr
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District Silver Antelope Recipients
The Silver Antelope Award, established in 1942, is the regional-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America and recognizes outstanding service to young people within one of the four regions of the BSA. The award is made by the National Court of Honor and the recipient must be a registered adult member of the Boy Scouts of America. The number of awards bestowed is based upon the number of registered volunteers in a region.
Charles Magennis Thomas Boven Jon E Graska William Rocker
District Distinguished Commissioners
The Distinguished Commissioner Service Award is the highest recognition that can be given to a commissioner. It recognizes an individual who has consistently engaged in distinguished and exceptional commissioner service resulting in significant, positive impact on youth, units, and a district and/or council.
Carl Bos Gil Fisher Bill Kaczmarek Darcy Logan Brent Loudin Richard Maike Randall Meyers Jim Oswald Kim Stark David Tubergen Sr. Steven Van De Wal
The Lakeshore District would like to thank the following Commissioners for their experience and dedication to Scouts and Scouters in our district.
Nelz Montague James Oswald Bernie Sanders Virginia White Dr. John P. White
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September 2017
2 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 7 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 9 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 14 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm 11 September 11 Scout Salute Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 16 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 20- Art Prize 10/8 Grand Rapids MI 22 Aequus Nox Celebration Hosted by Pack 3999 23 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 30- Nataepu Shohpe Lodge Fall Conclave 10/2 Gerber Scout Reservation 1733 Owasippe Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457 30 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
Cub Scout Theme: Cooperation Boy Scout Theme: Fishing 28
October 2017
1 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 5 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 7 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 8 Blast into Scouting Times and Locations To Be Announced 12 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training ...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm
BEGIN UNIT RECHARTER PROCESS 14 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 21 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 21 Fall Scout Hike, Cost: $10 Deep Lake Rustic State Park or Long Lake Outdoor Center Contact: Ben Bever [email protected] 28 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 31 Halloween
Program Reminders: BEGIN UNIT RECHARTER PROCESS
Cub Scout Theme: Responsibility Boy Scout Theme: Athletics
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November 2017
2 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 4 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 4 Scouting University ...... 8:30am to 4pm Allendale Middle School 7161 Pleasant View Court, Allendale MI 4 Super Saturday Training Event ...... 8:30am to 4pm Allendale Public Schools - Evergreen Elementary 10690 Learning Lane, Allendale MI 9 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training ...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm
CONTINUE UNIT RECHARTER PROCESS
11 Veteran’s Day
11 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 18 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 23 Thanksgiving Day
25 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am TBD International Awareness Event St Patrick's Parish, Parnell, Michigan For more information contact Scott Harvey [email protected]
Program Reminders: CONTINUE UNIT RECHARTER PROCESS
Cub Scout Theme: Citizenship Boy Scout Theme: Science
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December 2017
2 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members.
7 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 9 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am
14 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training ...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm
COMPLETE UNIT RECHARTER PROCESS
16 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 23 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 25 Christmas Day
30 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
Program Reminders: FINALIZE UNIT RECHARTER PROCESS
Cub Scout Theme: Respect Boy Scout Theme: Cooking
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January 2018
1 New Year’s Day
4 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 6 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 11 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training ...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm 13 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 20 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 20 Nataepu Shohpe Lodge Winter Banquet and Executive Meeting
27 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
Program Reminders: Finalize Scout Sunday Events
Cub Scout Theme: Positive Attitude Boy Scout Theme: Winter Camping
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February 2018
1 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 2-4 Klondike Derby Historic Charlton Park 2545 S Charlton Park Road Hastings MI 49058 Contact: Ben Bever [email protected] 3 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 3 Nataepu Shohpe Lodge Leadership Development and Executive Meeting DeVos Family Center for Scouting 3213 Walker Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 4 Scout Sunday
8 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training ...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm
10 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 13-15 Ad Altare Weekend Rota-Kiwan Scout Reservation 6278 Texas Dr, Kalamazoo MI 49009 Contact Bill Zeman [email protected] Co-Chair of the Catholic Committee on Scouting 17 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 24 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
Program Reminders:
Cub Scout Theme: Resourcefulness Boy Scout Theme: Citizenship
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March 2018
1 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 3 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 4 Catholic Family Scouting Celebration (formerly CCOS Spring Retreat) St. Jerome Parish ...... 1pm to 5pm 229 Collier Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037 http://www.grccscouting.org/ 8 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training ...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm 10 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 17 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 24 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
24 Super Saturday Training Event LDS Stake Center 2780 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 24 Nataepu Shohpe Lodge Leadership Development and Executive Meeting DeVos Family Center for Scouting 3213 Walker Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 31 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
Program Reminders: Plan recruiting events for potential Tiger Cubs
Cub Scout Theme: Compassion Boy Scout Theme: Physical Fitness
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April 2018
5 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 7 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 12 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training ...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm 14 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 18 Nataepu Shohpe Lodge Leadership Development and Executive Meeting DeVos Family Center for Scouting 3213 Walker Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 21 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 22 Bishop’s Scout Mass...... 3:00 pm St. Augustine Cathedral 542 W Michigan Ave, Kalamzoo, MI 49007 28 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
30 District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver Award Nominations Submitted
Program Reminders: Unit Leaders should attend next month’s Program Kick Off (Go M.A.D. Party!)
Cub Scout Theme: Faith Boy Scout Theme: Forestry
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May 2018
3 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 4-6 Order of the Arrow Section Conclave D-bar-A Scout Ranch 880 E Sutton Road, Metamora MI 48455 5 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 5-13 Tulip Time Holland, MI 10 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training ...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm 12 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 18-20 Nataepu Shohpe Lodge Spring Conclave Gerber Scout Reservation 1733 Owasippe Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457 19 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 26 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 28 Memorial Day
Program Reminders: Set Date for Unit Program Planning Meeting in June/July. Plan leader succession for leaders crossing over. Coordinate Tiger recruiting events.
Cub Scout Theme: Health & Fitness Boy Scout Theme: Leadership
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June 2018
2 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 7 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 *District Recharter District Leadership and Commissioner Team, please bring in your dues 9 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 14 Roundtable Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 Training ...... 6:00pm Cub Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm Scout Leader Break-out Session ...... 7:00pm 16 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 19-24 NYLT Camp Greilick, 4754 Scout Camp Road, Traverse City, MI 48686 23 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 30 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
Program Reminders: Cub Scouts advance in rank upon completion of their current school grade.
Cub Scout Theme: Perseverance Boy Scout Theme: Special Cooking
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July 2018
4 Independence Day
5 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 7 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s ...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal and casual, drop in and meet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 12 Lakeshore District Annual Picnic ...... 6:30pm Lawrence Park 100 Lawrence Street, Zeeland MI 49464 District Awards to be presented at the District Dinner in November 14 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 21 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 28-8/2 Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival
28 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
Program Reminders: Begin preparations for September unit program start, School Night for Scouting
Cub Scout Theme: Cooking Boy Scout Theme: Backpacking
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August 2018
2 District Meeting ...... 6:15pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 Commissioner Meeting ...... 7:00pm First Presbyterian Church 659 State Street, Holland, MI 49423 4 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Grand Haven, Tim Horton’s...... 7am to 9am "Coffee with the Commish" is an informal, casual, drop in, meet and greet opportunity open to all Scouters, Scout Parents, and Community Members. 9 Lakeshore District Program Kickoff Second Reformed Church 225 East Central Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464 11 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am Wayland, Biggby Coffee ...... 9am to 11am Jenison, McDonald’s on Chicago Dr ...... 8am to 10am 18 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am 19-21 Nataepu Shohpe Lodge Fall Conclave Camp Greilick, 4754 Scout Camp Road, Traverse City, MI 48686 25 Coffee with the Commish Holland, The Good Earth Café ...... 7am to 9am
Cub Scout Theme: Honesty Boy Scout Theme: Aquatics
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