Adventures in District News Also Inside brought to you by: Contact Numbers ...... pg. 2 Night with the T-Bones, National Nutrition Month . . . pg. 6 Friends of Scouting Eagles, Commissioners Your district’s Go To College ...... pg. 3 Wins at State Fair, Tour Permits ...... pg. 7 United Way information. Tributes, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address ...... pg. 4 Program/ ...... pgs. 8-9 Pages 10-23 Scouting License Plates, Trail’s End Popcorn Council Calendar ...... pg. 5

Heart of America Council April 2005 www.hoac-bsa.org Jim Terry selected for role at the National Office, objectives. In addition, his experi- Director. In 1976, Jim was promoted tember of 1999. Since then we have ence and know-how will contribute to Scout Executive in High Point, all watched as he has contributed sig- to the areas of policy, planning, orga- NC, and later served three other nificantly to the ongoing success of nizational development, capital and councils – Columbus, Georgia; Rich- our council. financial management, and general mond, Virginia; and, Jacksonville, All of the members of the Heart of administration to ensure that these Florida. In 1994, Jim was promoted America Council offer their heartfelt key infrastructure capabilities aggres- to Assistant Regional Director/Oper- gratitude and most sincere best wishes for sively support the objectives of the ations in the Western Region, and continued success to our very good friends Boy Scout movement. Jim will also came to the Heart of America in Sep- in Scouting, Jim and Anne Terry. serve as the executive adviser to the Administration Group Committee. March 18, 2005 Jim’s tenure in the Heart of Amer- It has been 53 years since an exciting night in rural West Virginia when I first ica Council has seen the launching of learned to raise my right arm and, giving the Cub Scout Sign, recited the fol- the $17 million “Keeping Our lowing words: “I, Jimmie Terry, promise to do my duty to God and my coun- Promise” Capital Campaign that has try, to be square, and to obey the Law of the Pack.” made, and will continue to make, Little did I knew it then but learning those words and promising to live by incredible differences in the Coun- them, as well as the words in the Scout Oath and the Explorer Code that came cil’s camping facilities for Scouts and later, would change my life forever… and I thought I was just having fun! Instead, I found a career that has lasted for the past almost 36 years and is still their families. Additionally the not over. Council has been recognized nation- Over these years and though the moves from one to another, I’ve lived in some Scout Executive Jim Terry has ally for the “Den Leader’s First great cities, been in some great councils, worked with some great people and been selected by the Chief Scout Month” kit to help new Den Leaders probably seen the best camps around. Executive to become the National succeed and the Council has received We learn at an early age, usually through desserts, that we should always save Director of a newly organized national awards for its website, the best until last. That has certainly been the case in my life when it comes Administration Group at the Annual Reports and the publication to Scout Councils. Lately I have often thought, and said on more than one National Council, Boy Scouts of “Profiles of Scouting”. Through Jim’s occasion, that if I were ever to leave Kansas City, I would always hold this America in Irving Texas beginning leadership and the dedication of Heart of America Council, its people and its programs, as the best example I know of what every council should strive to be. April 18. thousands of volunteers, the Council In his new position, Jim will pro- has continued to lead the country in From the newest Tiger Cub to the older veteran Scouter, yours is a rich her- itage with a strong prospect for an even more rewarding future. Thanks for vide leadership to the following divi- the number of Scouts attending camp letting me walk the trails in the Heart of America, letting me sit beside you in sions and services at the National and saw the creation of Bear Camp to Lone Bear, SheSheBe and Whipporwill, for almost six years, and be a part of Council: Information Systems, Prop- meet the needs of Cub Scouts and something great. My life has been changed forever, and I thank you for that. erties, Treasury, Custom Communi- leaders. cations, and Magazine. He will guide Jim began his Scouting career in these important national functions to 1969 as a District Executive in Char- operate effectively and against well lotte, NC, and later served there as James J. Terry, Jr. Scout Executive defined operational performance Exploring Executive and Exploring 2 • April 2005 Adventures in Scouting Contacting the Heart of America Council

For your convenience, below is a list of direct Big Muddy District Trailhead District dial numbers for key individuals and services at Senior District Executive District Executive the Council Service Center. Note that we have Grant Dealy ...... 569-4956 Rob Gilkerson ...... 569-4978 added new fax lines specifically for Tour Per- Trails West District mits and Program Services. Blue Elk District District Director District Director Alan Sanders ...... 569-4958 Council Service Center Steve Roberts ...... 569-4951 Support Functions Direct Dial # (816) Senior District Executive Twin Rivers District Kansas City Scout Shop ...... 942-7757 Ross Pfannenstiel ...... 569-4964 District Executive Fax: ...... 942-8337 District Executive Landon Behrens ...... 569-4941 Joseph Myers ...... 569-4983 Program Department Finance and Marketing Fax: (New!) ...... 569-4981 Exploring/LFL District Director of Finance Services Bartle Boy Scout Camp District Director Mike Johnson ...... 569-4979 ( David Allen) ...... 569-4937 Lisa Hayes ...... 569-4972 Finance Director (Candi Brown) ...... 569-4930 Senior Exploring Executive Bob Hamlin ...... 569-4921 Naish Boy Scout Camp Adam Berthot ...... 569-4970 Marketing Specialist (Jonathan Bonness) ...... 569-4955 Meg Morris ...... 569-4954 (Candi Brown) ...... 569-4930 Kaw District Finance Secretary Webelos Camp District Director Nikki Kendrick ...... 569-4925 (Jonathan Bonness) ...... 569-4955 Charles Vonderheid ...... 569-4949 (Maria Kelly) ...... 569-4928 Senior District Executive ...... Support Services Bear Camp Dusty Boatright ...... 569-4967 Director of Support Service (Jonathan Bonness) ...... 569-4955 District Executive Mark Brayer ...... 569-4923 (Maria Kelly) ...... 569-4928 Khary Floyd ...... 569-4965 Secretary to the Director of Day Camp Support Service (Britt Davis) ...... 569-4924 Lone Bear District Christina Crandall ...... 569-4922 (Laura Bargerter) ...... 569-4963 District Executive Venture Summer Blast Phillip Brockland ...... 569-4984 Bartle Scout Reservation (David Allen) ...... 569-4937 Fax ...... 417-646-5588 North Star District (Candi Brown) ...... 569-4930 Program Director-Bartle Scout District Director Reservation Jason Scott ...... 569-4969 (Jonathan Bonness) ...... 569-4955 David Allen ...... 569-4937 Senior District Executive (Maria Kelly) ...... 569-4928 Support Services Secretary Matt Specht ...... 569-4966 Tribe of Mic-O-Say Candi Brown ...... 569-4930 District Executive (David Allen) ...... 569-4937 Senior Camp Jonathan Geiger ...... 569-4932 (Candi Brown) ...... 569-4930 John Christiansen ...... 417-646-8115 Merit Badge Counselors Northern Tier District Naish Scout Reservation (Britt Davis) ...... 569-4924 District Executive Fax ...... 913-441-0920 (Laura Bangerter) ...... 566-4963 Cortland Bolles ...... 569-4918 Program Director-Naish Scout Eagle Scout Application Processing Reservation (Britt Davis) ...... 569-4924 Pelathe District Jonathan Bonness ...... 569-4955 (Laura Bangerter) ...... 569-4963 District Executive Support Services Secretary Tour Permits Frank McClelland ...... 569-4991 Maria Kelly ...... 569-4928 (Delberta Sprague) ...... 569-4939 Pioneer Trails District Senior Camp Ranger Fax: (New!) ...... 569-4975 District Director Rick Ledgerwood ...... 913-422-1035 Registration Matt Gettys ...... 569-4971 (Liz Honeycutt) ...... 569-4934 District Executive Training/Advancement Insurance & Risk Management Jeffrey Terrell ...... 569-4947 Training Director (Christina Crandall) ...... 569-4922 Senior District Executive J. Britt Davis ...... 569-4924 Support Services Secretary Scout Executive Brian Tobler ...... 569-4985 Laura Bangerter ...... 569-4963 James J. Terry ...... 569-4980 Red-Tailed Hawk District Administrative Assistant to the SE Senior District Executive Service Center Management/Controller Josi Sansom ...... 569-4916 Jason Ballew ...... 569-4982 Office Manager Kathy Tirrell ...... 569-4959 Field Service Thunderbird District Controller Director of Field Service District Director Chris Wolfe ...... 569-4913 Brick Huffman ...... 569-4926 Roger Hoyt ...... 569-4946 Secretary to the Controller Assistant Director of Field Service Senior Direct Executive Christina Crandall ...... 569-4922 Erik Dickinson ...... 569-4950 David Riker ...... 569-4974 Assistant Director of Field Service District Executive General Phone Number: ...... 942-9333 Jason Noland ...... 569-4948 Jacob Allen ...... 569-4962 Secretary to the DFS/ADFS Automated Assistant ...... 569-4999 Teresa Wallace ...... 569-4945 General Delivery Fax ...... 942-8686 Adventures in Scouting COUNCIL April 2005 • 3

DISTRICT UNIT NAME DISTRICT UNIT NAME North Star 1374 Orville Warren Newberry Thunderbird 1003 Jacob Paul Sperber Eagles North Star 1376 Dustin Albert Buell Thunderbird 1032 Derek Lee Slinger DISTRICT UNIT NAME North Star 1397 Spencer Winston Pearson Thunderbird 1100 Nathaniel Ryan Sudheimer Blue Elk 1133 Jeremy William Olmsted North Star 1408 Kameron Lee Dingus Thunderbird 1111 Stephen Martin Stinger Blue Elk 1138 William Raymond Adams North Star 1433 Anderson Willms Thunderbird 1124 Colton Daniel Olinde Blue Elk 1204 Randy Micheal Pyles Northern Tier 91 Stephen Koch Fowler Thunderbird 1195 Colin Scott Glasgow Blue Elk 1206 Burket Robert Jones Northern Tier 93 Andrew Ryan Bodensteiner Thunderbird 1220 Matt Allen Scheffler Blue Elk 1206 Jered Michael Maxon Northern Tier 93 Jeffrey Preston Parsons Thunderbird 1323 David Sherman Wyrick Blue Elk 1206 Richard Gabriel Hendren Northern Tier 93 Nehemiah Tarris Lofgren Rosell Thunderbird 1364 David William Bolin Blue Elk 1347 Garrett Andrew Jones Northern Tier 123 Kerry Allen Cobb Thunderbird 1601 James Francis Ismert Big Muddy 1120 William Michael Rambo III Northern Tier 185 Zachary Charles Kinser Trailhead 37 Christopher William Meier Big Muddy 1120 Bradley Dale Newton Northern Tier 199 Rion Henry Glynn Trailhead 256 Frank Anthony Ferro Big Muddy 1415 Scott Ramsey Myers Northern Tier 199 Corey Joseph Martz Trailhead 256 James Spencer Swartz Big Muddy 1713 Aaron Lee Makings Northern Tier 302 Tyler Scott Campain Trailhead 257 Donald Lee Keeney III Kaw 66 Nathan Scott Averna Northern Tier 750 David Michael Hazlewood Trailhead 257 David Vaughn Porter Jr. Kaw 66 Logan Tyler Vick Northern Tier 2162 Michael Jay Goss Trailhead 257 Matthew David Wilson Kaw 366 Tommy James Tracy II Northern Tier 6648 Ryan David Felshaw Trailhead 282 James Alexander Hilton Kaw 366 James Benjamin Michaels Northern Tier 6648 Alexander Todd Fuller Trailhead 282 Adam Joseph Brown Lone Bear 1400 Kristopher Adam Moore Pelathe 53 Julian James Spangler Trailhead 282 James Andrew Butin Lone Bear 1400 Dustin William Moore Pelathe 53 Brett Mitchell Yulich Trailhead 282 John Adam Reimer Lone Bear 1404 George Bret Bilbruck Pelathe 55 Matthew Wayne Avila Trailhead 284 David James Burchfield Lone Bear 1430 Drew Dustin Anstine Pelathe 55 Scott Kempke Hird Trailhead 381 Brian Mitchell Strickland Lone Bear 1430 Christopher Thomas Smith Pelathe 55 Logan Taylor Marienau Trailhead 396 John Paul LeCluyse Lone Bear 1430 Luke Michael Mosley Pelathe 62 Matthew Lee Beeves Twin Rivers 118 Jarrod Randolph Scott Lone Bear 1430 Marshall Loren Ware Pelathe 62 Joel Christopher VanDerVelde Twin Rivers 126 Jason Tyler Setter Lone Bear 1430 John Matthew LeCoque Pelathe 64 John Bryce Landon Trails West 181 Jeremy Michael Fiatte Lone Bear 1513 Ricardo Emil Rampone Pelathe 65 Daren Dexter Gratts Trails West 181 Charles David Loughman North Star 1009 Aaron Thomas Bennett Pelathe 1034 Stanley Keith Aikens II Trails West 181 Jeffrey Meagner Calovich North Star 1214 Garrett Michael Andrew Borrosh Pelathe 1046 Taylor Robert Mallon Trails West 83 Jeffrey Scott Davidson North Star 1247 Kyle Ray Norwood Pelathe 1046 Cameron Michael Korte Trails West 83 Walter William Wehr IV North Star 1247 Matthew Wyatt Bond Red-Tailed Hawk 122 Nathan Edward Flurer Trails West 86 Jacob Michael McRoberts North Star 1249 Jared Russel Hill Red-Tailed Hawk 182 Michael Ross Boyce II Trails West 88 Matthew Louis Guth North Star 1261 Timothy John Sirridge Red-Tailed Hawk 222 Andrew Gregory Baldwin Trails West 88 Robert Thomas Cullison North Star 1261 Alexander James McCurn Red-Tailed Hawk 222 Christopher Lee Uhlig Trails West 108 Benjamin Elias Noe North Star 1271 Shaun Michael Evans Red-Tailed Hawk 222 Aaron Brett Brockmeyer Trails West 136 Brian Christopher Haney North Star 1314 Kyle Austin Spangler Red-Tailed Hawk 222 Christopher Paul Cheek Trails West 186 Kevin Michael Glisson North Star 1333 Adam Julian Grossman Red-Tailed Hawk 225 Lee Michael Clemon Trails West 186 Berkley John Jones North Star 1337 Michael Christopher Russell Red-Tailed Hawk 315 Caleb Jordan Kothmann Trails West 186 Matthew Scott Beemer North Star 1351 Sean David Huntley Red-Tailed Hawk 412 Curtis David Wohlford Trails West 186 Ryan Lee Miller North Star 1354 Justin Raylee Trial Red-Tailed Hawk 785 Stuart Roy Merrill Trails West 494 Benjamin Greogory Toplikar North Star 1370 Andrew Emerson Potter Red-Tailed Hawk 2784 Andrew Jacob Joy Trails West 494 William Francis Toplikar North Star 1370 Matthew Scott Woodruff Red-Tailed Hawk 785 Jeffrey Andrew Divis Trails West 494 James Paul Grannell North Star 1374 Andrew David Longres Thunderbird 1003 Craig Nolan Wood

Scouting Commissioners Go to College Leavenworth, Kansas, March 12, 2005 - The The Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of Annual Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, is the largest youth-serving agency in America Commissioner’s College was held at Fort Kansas or Missouri. The Council serves more Leavenworth on Saturday, March 12, 2005. The than 56,190 youth in 13 counties. The Council is event was attended by 275 commissioners from headquartered in Kansas City Missouri. all over the greater Kansas City area, and some The Boy Scouts of America has a proud tradi- from as far away as Minnesota and Louisiana. tion of preparing young people for leadership Commissioners are volunteers who help units with character building programs that instill operate successfully. They are there to offer help timeless values. These programs include Cub or give advice when needed, especially when Scouts (1st-5th grade), Boy Scouting (6th-12th tough situations arise. The purpose of the event grade), (young men ages 14-17), was to support and educate the Commissioners (co-ed, young adults ages 14-21), and help those who serve as a liaison between the (grades K-12), Exploring (co-ed, Scouters and the District Committee. The guest young adults ages 14-21), Juvenile Diversion (co- speaker for the event was Al Westberg, National ed, ages 10-17), Teen Court (co-ed, ages 13-17) Director of the Cub Scout Division of the and (boys 1st-12th grade). National Council, BSA. Jim Terry, left with Al Westberg 4 • April 2005 FINANCE Adventures in Scouting

Tributes Lincoln Had More to IN MEMORY OF: Constance Gordon Terry Creswell C. J. Hoffman Sue Durrett Say than Words Alone Harris Joseph Wilcox Properties of Mission Every school child knows the words, “Four John Parks Bryan and Christine Adri- William Cahill score and seven years again today?” Many Miriam Cohen ance James and Mary McCarthy Fine Arts Singles, Ltd. even know the words are those of Abraham James and Lois Gordon Geoffrey Lind Shelli Helm Lincoln. But few know the he spoke these Terry and Chris Busenbark Kirk Carpenter Richard and Peggy Hauser Mr. And Mrs. Fred Rogers words in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania just a few Anna Litvak Lori Teig Christopher Johnson months after one of the bloodiest battles in Bill and Gail Wien John and Carolyn Gordon Yamaha Motor Corporation American history. Those who know the text of Larry and Judy Mayer Kery and Judy Domke Max Keith the speech or the circumstances of its delivery Randy and Elyse Block Donald and Beverly Gieszel- Robert and Ida Mae Long still only know half the story. Rabbi Richard Litvak mann What most people do not know is when Ralph and Shirley Passman Nate and Carla Lien Faye Litvak Dorothy Barth Lincoln gave his speech; many deemed it trite Charles and Ester Udell Joyce Greer IN HONOR OF: and forgettable. Only a handful of people William and Linda Reger believed Lincoln had said anything of value. Mary Ann Cannon William McDonald Brown Charles Sottler However, that day Lincoln was only one of Robert and Ida Mae Long Joel and Carol Lissauer Waddell and Reed Financial, several speakers at the cemetery. He was not Eddie Jacobs Officers and Employees of Inc. even considered the primary speaker. Lin- Melanie McGraw Trustmark Insurance Com- Leonard and Robin Egdish pany Michael Avery coln’s 272 words received only a fraction of Harvey and Beverly Bodker Karen Loudon Waddell and Reed Financial, the attention that the other speakers did. His- Ellen Feldman The Mike Mealman Family Inc. tory would ultimately reveal whose words Robert and Jeanne Meyer Thomas and Diane Quinn Zachery Shafran really mattered. Today, Lincoln’s speech is not Robert and Ida Mae Long Janice Loudon Waddell and Reed Financial, only praised for its historical and patriotic Lawrence Litvak Jeslyn McCleary Inc. greatness but also a brilliant example of Mark and Pam Brandsted speechwriting and spiritual significance. Gene Vaslette Martha McGrath Raymond Hunt Today we can be a lot like the great Presi- Ralph and Shirley Passman Plan Benefit Analysts of John Kinney Tulsa, Inc. dent Lincoln. Sometimes, we may be led to Claude Sherwin believe the world will little note or soon forget Richard Porto Mr. And Mrs. William Fish what we might do. While that can be the case, Richard and Marie Mauntz it need not be. With a few simple movements of a pen we can leave the same kind of lasting impact that Lincoln envisioned for the heroes A CUB CAMPING MESSAGE FROM CUBBY at Gettysburg. We invite you to leave a Lincoln-like legacy. An 8 year old boy You can do so by simply including our mission HEY Cub Scout Leaders! My name is Cubby - I wanted to send you a reminder about all the fun and cause in your will. Like that President, we can have together this summer! We can go Pack & Family camping and there’s the District and your will and your words don’t have to be Council Camping too! There’s Day Camp, and Bear Residence Camp, and Webelos Residence Camp! complicated, just sincere and straight-forward. I’ve learned in school about how we should always ask the three W’s - When, Where & Why. WELL, We can help you and your attorney draft just I can tell you all about the WHY! Because kids just like me love to be outdoors!! We don’t like being the right language to ensure that future gener- in a stuffy old building, we do that all the time in school! As for the When and Where I know you ations will benefit from your foresight and can check in your Districts section for that. OR better yet – I saw that the Council Service Center generosity. mailed a Cub Scout Summer Camp 2005 Program to all Cub Scout units, I know cuz I saw my par- As we celebrate the birth of President Lin- ents reading one and they are REALLY involved in my Pack. I sure hope you are already working on coln, we might do well to consider how we can arrangements to keep the outing in Scouting for me and all my buddies. Next month I’m going to tell follow his lead. you all about the really cool changes that have been going on at Cub World. Hey did you know our Please contact Mike Johnson, Director of Packs can camp there too!! Finance Services for more information on planned giving opportunities at (816) 569- 2005 Venturing Spring Trip—April 15-17, 2005 4979 or [email protected]. What is it? The Heart of America Council, Venturing Officers Association, is spon- soring a weekend Canoe Trip in southern Missouri. We will canoe 13 miles on the SEA BASE North Fork River. Meals will be provided for Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Each crew should provide own tents for camping. OPENINGS When? Friday, April 15 until Sunday April 17. Troop 1032 has 3 openings (1 adult, 2 Where? The event will be held on the North Fork River, near Dora, Missouri. Meet at North Fork Outfitters, Junction of Hwy 181 and CC West, Dora, MO 65637. scouts) for Florida Sea Base, July 17-24. DISCOUNTED PRICE! If interested, Cost? $65 per person (including adults). please contact Dan Barnes (816) 331-2444 More Info? Matt Specht at 816-569-4966 or [email protected] — John Forsyth or Laura Crotty (816) 853-2544. at 913-341-5061 or [email protected] Adventures in Scouting COUNCIL April 2005 • 5

Scouting License Plates Available Council Calendar April 24 CommissionerMtg, 7:00 p.m. For Missouri Residents Meeting/Conference 1 CmprshpAppsDue, 8:30 a.m. 25 Advance Cmt Mtg, 7:00 p.m., Adult 4 COPE/ Weekend, 8:30 a.m., Activity, Meeting/Conference Adult Activity, Education/Training, Youth Activity 27 Bartle & Naish Closed. 6 CS Day Camp Stf Mtg, 7:00 p.m. 30 Memorial Day, Scout Shop & Service Center Closed 9 Bartle Work Day, 8:00 a.m. 31 Venture Camp, 6:00 p.m., Adult 9 TN Work Day, 8:00 a.m. Activity, Youth Activity 12 Exec Cmt Mtg, 12:00 p.m. 13 OAInductWkdPymtDue, 8:30 a.m. June 13 Camp Cmt Mtg, 7:00 p.m. 1 CS Day Camp Stf Mtg, 7:00 p.m., 13 Pow Wow Staff, 7:00 p.m., Adult Adult Activity, Meeting/Conference Activity, Meeting/Conference 4 HRB Staff Week, 8:00 a.m., Adult 15 BSA Climbing School, 8:00 a.m. Activity, Education/Training, Youth Adult Activity Activity Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow license plates are 15 VentureSpgEvent, 12:00 p.m. 5 TN Staff Week, 2:00 p.m., Youth Activity now available for Missouri residents! 18 BearResCmpEarlyReg, 8:00 a.m., Adult Activity 8 Pow Wow Staff, 7:00 p.m., Adult Activity, Meeting/Conference Eagle Scout license plates are available to Eagle Scouts and families of 20 Cncl Trng Mtg, 7:00 p.m. 11 MOS Tribal Celebration, 8:00 a.m., 21 OA LEC Mtg, 7:00 p.m., Adult Activ- Eagle Scouts. Adult Activity, Ceremonies/Award, ity, Meeting/Conference Order of the Arrow license plates are available to current members of Exhibit, Meeting/Conference, Youth the Order of the Arrow and their families. 23 Bartle Work Day, 8:00 a.m. Activity To secure your Eagle Scout or Order of the Arrow license plate, you 23 HRB Com Retreat, 8:00 a.m., Adult 12 TN BS Camp 1, 12:00 p.m. Activity, Education/Training must make a contribution of at least $25 to the Heart of America Council, Youth Activity 23 Naish Camp Staff Mtg, 9:00 a.m., 13 BrownSea II, 8:00 a.m. Boy Scouts of America* and submit an “Official Emblem Use Statement”. Adult Activity, Education/Training, 13 HRB Session 1, 1:00 p.m., Adult Upon receipt of your contribution and your form, the Council will then Youth Activity Activity, Youth Activity 26 Rotary Cmp Stf Mtg , 6:30 p.m., endorse your form, and off you will go to a local license bureau. A $15 fee, 14 Exec Cmt Mtg, 12:00 p.m. Adult Activity, Meeting/Conference as well as any applicable fees for your vehicle plate renewal will then be 14 MOS She She Be, 1:00 p.m. assessed by the state or its agent. 27 BS Camp Final Fee, 5:00 p.m. Adult Activity 15 OA TapOut Cerem, 7:00 p.m., Adult Activity, Ceremonies/Award, Youth 27 WblCmpLdrOrientation-CI, 7:00 Activity Support is needed to secure 200 applications for a p.m., Adult Activity, Meeting/Confer- ence 16 MOS Warrior Reorient - Adult, 8:30 a.m. Tribe of Mic-O-Say license plate. 29 OA Induct Wkd 1, 4:00 p.m., Adult Please note the following special process: Activity, Ceremonies/Award, Youth 16 MOS Tribal Cncl, 1:00 p.m. Activity 16 SchoolNightTrg, 7:00 p.m. 16 Similar to the Order of the Arrow and Eagle Scout license plate program, 29 HRBCmpCommRetreat, 7:00 p.m., MOS Call Night, 8:00 p.m. Adult Activity 18 MOS Call, 7:00 a.m. a contribution of at least $25 must be made to the Heart of America Coun- 18 MOS Warrior, 8:00 p.m. cil, Boy Scouts of America* with an “Official Emblem Use Statement” . May 19 TN BS Camp 2, 12:00 p.m. 4 OA Induct Wkd 2 Pymt Due, 8:00 Youth Activity Since the Tribe of Mic-O-Say plates are not yet in production, the State a.m., Adult Activity, Ceremonies/Award, Youth Activity 19 MOS Brave Res Nght, 6:30 p.m. has required the Council to collect from you: 4 Web Cmp Pay Due, 8:30 a.m. 20 MOS Brave , 8:00 p.m. ✓ Your contribution of at least $25* 22 Rotary Cmp Stf Mtg , 6:30 p.m. ✓ 4 CS Day Camp Stf Mtg, 7:00 p.m., Your Completed “Official Emblem Use Statement” Adult Activity, Meeting/Conference 22 OA TapOut Cerem, 7:00 p.m., Adult ✓ A completed Missouri Form 1716 (available at the Council Service 7 Bartle Work Day, 8:00 a.m. Activity, Ceremonies/Award, Youth Activity Center) 7 COPE/Climbing Weekend, 8:30 a.m., ✓ The appropriate fee required by the State of Missouri for Form 1716. Adult Activity, Education/Training, 23 HRB Session 2, 1:00 p.m., Adult Activity, Youth Activity ($15 for one year / $30 for two years) Youth Activity 10 Exec Board Mtg, 12:00 p.m. 24 MOS She She Be, 1:00 p.m. 11 BearCampFeeDue, 8:00 a.m. 25 MOS Warrior Reorient - Adult, 8:30 By August 1, 2005, the Council must receive at least 200 applications a.m. 11 DayCampFeeDue, 8:30 a.m. (along with the appropriate payments) in order to make the Mic-O-Say 26 MOS Tribal Cncl, 9:00 a.m. license plate available. If 200 applications are not received by August 1st 11 Pow Wow Staff, 7:00 p.m., Adult Activity, Meeting/Conference 26 TN BS Camp 3, 12:00 p.m. any person making a payment will have their payment returned. Youth Activity 14 COPE/Climbing Weekend, 8:30 a.m., Because of the time it will take for the state of Missouri to approve the Adult Activity, Education/Training, 26 MOS Call Night, 8:00 p.m. application for a Mic-O-Say license plate, anyone needing a plate renewal Youth Activity 28 Rotary Cmp Stf Mtg, 6:30 p.m., before October 2005 should not plan on receiving a Mic-O-Say plate in 18 COPE/Clmbng Mtg, 7:00 p.m., Adult Adult Activity, Meeting/Conference time for your renewal. Activity, Education/Training, Meet- 28 MOS Warrior, 8:00 p.m. ing/Conference" 29 MOS Call, 7:00 a.m. To secure a State of Missouri Form 1716, submit your completed “Offi- 19 OA LEC Mtg, 7:00 p.m., Adult Activ- 29 MOS Brave Res Nght, 6:30 p.m. cial Emblem Use Statement” and make payment of the appropriate contri- ity, Meeting/Conference 29 OA TapOut Cerem, 7:00 p.m., Adult bution and fees, please contact Josi Sansom at the Council Service Center 20 OA Induct Wkd 2, 4:00 p.m., Adult Activity, Ceremonies/Award, Youth (816) 569-4916. Missouri Form 1716 can not be emailed, as the State Activity, Ceremonies/Award, Youth Activity requires an original multi-part form. Activity 30 MOS Tribal Cncl, 8:30 a.m. *Net proceeds of these contributions will be placed in the Council’s 21 Bartle Work Day, 8:00 a.m. 30 MOS Brave, 8:00 p.m. Campership Trust. 24 Rotary Cmp Stf Mtg , 6:30 p.m., Adult Activity, Meeting/Conference 6 • April 2005 SPECIAL FEATURE Adventures in Scouting Scout Night March is National with the T-Bones Nutrition Month You know that good nutrition helps yo feel your best physically. But did Vs. St. Paul Saints you know that healthy eating is crucial to your mental health as well? Feed- ing your brain with the right foods can help you think more clearly, stay alert, and improve your concentration and attention span. 7:05 pm Game Time, Saturday, Here are some tips for a healthier, happier diet: June 4, 2005 • Feel good with fat. Fats found in fish, nuts, and vegetable oils prompt CommunityAmerica Ballpark, 110th and State the body to release endorphins–pain-fighting neurotransmitters and Avenue create strong feeling of euphoria. • Stay sharp with protein. Meat, egg, tofu, and other proteins give you a boost in mental energy. Exit I-435 in either direction. • Relieve stress with complex carbohydrates. Whole grains, pastas, Exit West to State Avenue to 110th. fruits, and starchy vegetables can lead to an increase in serotonin, which helps you feel more calm and relaxed. On this special night, you and your Scouts will receive reduced • Preserve your memory with fruit. Among many other nutrients, fresh admission to the game. The T-Bones are also sponsoring an exclu- fruit and vegetables contain vitamin C, proven effective against mem- sive overnight experience for your Scouts. Their “Outfield Campout” ory loss. package includes the following: • This month, try to make a point of recognizing what and when you eat, then use the resources listed below to find out if you are getting • Admission to the game • Two movies on the Big Screen! the right nutrients to help you feel your best. • Late night concession stand Check out www.eatright.org for healthy lifestyle tips and nutrition fact • Breakfast on Sunday • Event Patch sheets; www.nutrition.gov for the 2005 Dietary Guidelines; and www.pre- vention.com for tips on mood-boosting foods (enter the search phrase “mood • Meet “Sizzle the Bull,” T-Bones Mascot and food”). You can also go to www.liveandworkwell.com, select the “Use a Tool” section, and then “Nutrition and Health.”

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I-435 39th St. CALL 816-836-0300 Expiration Date ______40 Hwy FOR EASY DIRECTIONS Sterling Ave. Noland Road Exit 11 3501 Sterling Avenue, Suite “F” • Independence, MO 64052 HOURS: Tues thru Fri 10 am - 6 pm; Sat 10 am - 3 pm NAME ON CARD ______I-70 Exit 10 Blue Ridge Mall SPECIAL BOY SCOUT HOURS: Thursdays until 9pm in April & May OUTFITTING THE SELF-RELIANT FOR OVER 12 YEARS. Adventures in Scouting SPECIAL FEATURE April 2005 • 7 Cub Scout Wins at State Fair Webelos Scout Eric Gordon of event for the Gordons. Karla, Eric’s that depicted boys in a coal mining Pack 3449, chartered to Lakewood mom, was in 4-H and fondly town that transformed their love of Elementary in Shawnee Mission, remembers attending the fair as a model rocketry into careers as engi- KS, received 5 blue ribbons for 1st youth. Kirsty, Eric’s six year old sis- neers and astronauts. place and 8 red ribbons for 2nd ter, is a Girl Scout and entered four As a Cub Scout, he has also vis- place in the Kansas State Fair. This projects at this year’s fair, each of ited Midwest Aquatics to earn his was out of 32 projects Eric entered which won a blue ribbon. “Statisti- Aquanaut Badge and learn about including painted glass, leather- cally, Kirsty is batting 1000 because Scuba diving. He also enjoyed earn- work, Indian weaving, rockets, soap she received blue ribbons for every ing the marble belt loop and pin. box derby and rockbox collection. entry. So these is a little good- When asked what he liked most This is the third year Eric has natured sibling rivalry in the about Cub Scouting, he enthusiasti- participated in the Kansas State Fair house”, said Scott Gordon, who is cally replied “I like all of it!” in the Cub Scout competition. In the Pack’s Committee Chair. Congratulations to Eric and 2003, he was recognized with a Eric’s pack is very active and just watch for his continued success Sweepstakes award for the most finished their “October Skies” pro- when you visit the Kansas State Fair points in his class as a Bear Scout. gram where Scouts build model in 2005! The Kansas State Fair is a family rockets. They also watch the movie

Good Turn for America National Tour Permits Spring is coming, which means it is time for tours. Although it is Good Turn for America is a ect(s) at anytime and print a cer- required for applications to be mailed to the regional office at least 30 days nationwide effort to highlight tificate to recognize your efforts. in advance for the tour, volunteers could save a lot of frustration by apply- the positive impact Scouting has ing at the time they are planning their trip. The regional office is please to on the community through Examples of projects include: accept applications up to 12 months prior to the tour. This is just a numerous service projects con- Park clean-up reminder of some of the important information to be aware of when fill- ducted each year. Canned food collection ing out a National Tour Permit application: This program provides a data Help at your church, school, or collection site as part of the chartered organization 1. Make sure all needed information is provided on the National Tour National BSA ScoutNet database Eagle Scout projects Permit application: the tour leader’s name, type of unit, unit number, where units can document their Stream clean-up round trip mileage (even if you are going by public transportation), dates service projects, the number of of the trop, starting point and destination of the trip, the number of youth hours provided and how they Currently the American Can- and adults going, the itinerary, type of transportation planned, the benefited others. You can learn cer Society Hope Lodge, which amount of insurance carried if traveling by private vehicles, address and more at www.goodturnforamer- provides free housing for cancer phone number of the tour leader, signature on Guide to Safe Scouting, ica.org. patients receiving treatment in and 8e or 8f must be marked. Note that your unit will need Kansas City, is in need of support 2. There must be at least two (2) adult leaders going on every trip. One a unit Good Turn for America and help. They are looking for of these leaders must be at least 21 years of age. In addition, there must be ID# (available at the Council everything from help during one adult leader for every 10 youth. If female youth are attending, there Service Center or through Nikki work days in April and May, and must be one adult female for every 10 youth female. Kendrick at (816) 569-4925 or have a ‘wish list’ including 3. Insurance requirements are listed on the tour permit application. [email protected]). household items, guest amenities You must know how many are traveling in each vehicle so that you can It is important to note that and kitchen items. To find out review the insurance requirements. This applies only to private or rented this is a year round opportunity more contact Nichole Duval at vehicles. Commercial vehicles are not required to list their insur- for service and recognition. Your the American Cancer Society ance. 7a and 7b must be marked when traveling by any type of Pack, Troop, or Crew can long Hope Lodge at (816)842-6427. public carrier. on and report your service proj- 4. If the tour consists of a Troop, Pack, Explorer post, Venturing crew, etc. the application must have three signatures (Scout executive, Tour Leader, and the Chairman of committee). It the tour is a council contin- gent, the application is required to have only two signatures (the Scout executive and the Tour Leader). 5. A National Tour Permit is require for all groups traveling to areas 500 miles or more one way (1,000 miles or more total), or crossing national boundaries into the territory of other nations (including Canada). 6. Tour permits are processed in the order in which they are received. Faxing or priority mailing will not expedite your tour permit. Plan ahead and mail your tour permit early!

If all of the above requirements are not met, the application will be returned to the local council for corrections, which could result in delays in obtaining the tour permit approval in time. 8 • April 2005 PROGRAM/CAMPING Adventures in Scouting

Tamegonit Lodge in an area that is as dry as possible. You will Philmont Council Contigent then spend the next day in self-evaluation and INDUCTION WEEKEND 2005 unselfish service. Ceremonies will take place Draw for 2006 on Saturday evening. Brotherhood Candidates should be sure to study and learn the Brother- hood Membership Requirements as found in the National or Lodge handbook before arriv- ing at camp. After ceremonies, all Arrowmen are invited to a fellowship Cracker barrel. Afterwards, you may elect to go home or spend the night. For the safety of our valued Scouts and Scouters, all gates are locked at 10:30 PM. The mission of the Council’s Philmont Con- WHEN? New Ordeal members can pick up membership tingent is to give individuals the opportunity April 29 - May 1, May 20 - 22, OR related information on Sunday morning at to attend Philmont in a trained crew with August 26 – 28, 2005 Arrowman 101. qualified and trained leadership. In order to Check-In time starts at 4:00 pm Persons with special needs (medical and/or preserve this mission there will be a council- dietary) should complete a SPECIAL NEEDS wide registration and draw for the 2006 con- You need to check in as soon as you arrive, REQUEST FORM and submit with the regis- tingent on May 18, 2005 at the Council Service to find out where you will be camping and tration form. Center at 7:00 PM. other important information. Each participant entered in the draw must OA Members, don’t forget to bring your In addition to your normal camping gear, be represented by a completed application and health form. Ordeal Candidates should also bring the be ready to present a non-refundable deposit of All Troop members are welcome to attend. following: $75.00 the night of the draw. Applications for Two-deep leadership required. 1. Plastic ground cloth the Philmont Council Contingent are available NOTE: April 29 – May 1 Induction will be 2. Sleeping bag March Roundtables, in the Resource Center held at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. 3. Scout uniform and on the council website (www.hoac- All other inductions during 2005 will be held 4. Work clothes and gloves bsa.org). at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. 5. Backpack 6. Flashlight (optional) Brownsea 22 Training HOW TO REGISTER? 7. Medication (if needed) Complete the registration form distributed 8. Poncho at district roundtables or available for down- 9. Canteen load from the council’s website and send to: 10. Bug repellant Camping Services at the Heart of America Council along with payment, payable to the Ordeal Candidates will receive the Heart of America Council, by the appropriate following: deadline for the weekend. Be sure to fill out 1. Your Current Year's Dues the back portion if there are any special needs 2. National Order of the Arrow Handbook that require attention including special meal 3. Tamegonit Lodge Handbook requests. 4. Order of the Arrow Ordeal Sash Brownsea 22 is an intensive, seven-day out- Registration Deadline for Induction Weekend #1 5. Order of the Arrow Lodge Pocket Flap door training experience for young men in April 22, 2005 6. Order of the Arrow Coup Thong 7. Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and support of the Scoutmaster’s responsibility for Registration Deadline for Induction Weekend #2 Cracker Barrel the training of troop junior leaders. It is con- May 13, 2005 8. Sunday Breakfast ducted by the Heart of America Council Train- Registration Deadline for Fall Induction ing Committee, using the Junior Leader Train- Weekend Brotherhood Candidates will receive the ing Conference outline approved by the Boy August 19, 2005 following: Scout Division of the BSA. Brownsea starts on June 12, 2005 and ends ALL ATTENDEES MUST PRE-REGIS- 1. Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Sash 2. Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and on June 17, 2005 and will be held at the TER SPACE IS LIMITED. Please, no troop Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. It’s pur- trailers or dining shelters. Campsite cooking is Cracker Barrel 3. Sunday Breakfast pose is to give participants the confidence and not allowed. knowledge to run the troop program; to give Please note that dues for Brotherhood Can- participants a basic knowledge of the eleven OA Weekend Information didates are not included in the activity fee. skills of leadership and help them relate these FOR ORDEAL AND BROTHERHOOD skills to their troop responsibilities; to create Arrowmen and Non-OA Troop members an atmosphere where Scouts will experience CANDIDATES will receive the following: Scouting at it’s best; to enhance the relation- What to Expect: 1. Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and ship between the participant and his Scout- After you are called out for induction, you Cracker Barrel master and of course, to have fun!! will be given directions and asked to gather 2. Sunday Breakfast Registration forms can be found on the your overnight articles. Bring a backpack with Heart of America Council website at ALL ATTENDEES MUST PRE-REGISTER those items you need for the overnight. You www.hoac-bsa.org or visit the Council’s SPACE IS LIMITED. Please, no troop trail- will be led to an area to spend the night out. In Resource Center. case of inclement weather, you will be placed ers or dining shelters. Campsite cooking is not allowed. Adventures in Scouting PROGRAM/CAMPING April 2005 • 9

Troop 163 Earns Hornaday developing a team, then leading that team to the 3rd Grade in the fall. New this year, its maximum potential. This training experi- instead of a camp draw, you can register for Award ence is open to all adult Scouter’s registered in camp online from April 18th – April 20th at the Boy Scouts of America. The course will be www.hoac-bsa.org. This will be on a first held on two weekends (September 16 to 18, come – first serve basis until each session 2005 and October 7 to 9, 2005) at the Rotary reaches its capacity of 224 participants. There Youth Camp. Registration forms and addi- will be room for everyone to attend camp. tional information are available at your dis- If you have questions contact Jonathan trict roundtable and the Council Service Cen- Bonness at 816-569-4955 or ter. The course is almost half full. [email protected]. The William T. Hornaday Award for Dis- You are not required to have camping or Bear Camp Leader Meetings will be held tinguished Service in Conservation was devel- Scout Craft skills in order to enjoy this ulti- during June at Camp Naish. Dates will be oped in 1914 to "encourage and recognize mate training experience; however you need finalized in the near future. Visit the council’s scouts and units who design, lead and carry to be trained in your current registered posi- website for the latest information and a list of out conservation projects." The goals of a tion. The objective of the course is to help you the Bear Resident Camp dates. worthy project are to: provide the applicant an learn to be a more effective leader. You will opportunity to learn the importance of con- experience a professional environment with Webelos Resident Camp servation; publicize conservation to the com- knowledgeable and skilled trainers using the There is space available in Session 1 (July 7, munity; encourage leadership, teamwork, and most modern and effective training tech- 9, 11, 2005) for your pack to attend camp this the participation of others, and for each appli- niques and materials. The fee for the course is summer. The deposit of $30.00 per Scout and cant to do his best to make a contribution to $200.00 (including non-refundable deposit of full time leader is due at the time you make the improvement or better management of $50.00) and includes all meals and training the reservation. The balance of the camp fee natural resources. The Hornaday Award is material. ($60.00) is due by May 4, 2005. available in various forms ranging from the Leader Orientation meetings are scheduled badge and the unit award presented by the Final Camp Fee Payment Dates for April 27th and May 5th at the Council Ser- council to an unlimited number of scouts and vice Center. Plan to attend one of these meet- units; to the bronze, silver and ultimately gold Bear Resident Camp – Registration and ings to receive the latest camp updates. Both medal presented annually by the BSA to not Payment – April 18-20, 2005 meetings will start at 7:00 PM. more than six individuals. Boy Scout Camp – Scoutreach Troop 163, the P.R.I.D.E. of Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Cub Scout Day Camp Leavenworth, received a Hornaday Unit Webelos Resident Camp – The HOAC Cub Scout Day Camp Commit- Award for Resource Recovery and Pollution Wednesday, May 4, 2005 tees are busy preparing activities for the Cub Control on the property of their sponsoring Venturer Camp – Wednesday, May 4, 2005 Scouts of the Heart of America Council for organization, Valley View Apartments. Epito- Day Camp ($45.00/Scout) – this summer. One of the things they will need mizing their motto: Professional Results In Wednesday, May 11, 2005 to know to help in this preparation process is Daily Efforts, the Lion Patrol exceeded its goal Rotary Scout Camp – how many Cub Scouts are planning to attend of 24 hours of service per member over more Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Day Camp. You can help by making sure your than a dozen weekends while improving their Pack is pre-registered for Day Camp. Ask the community, working as a team, applying basic All payments should be made payable to Day Camp Coordinator in your pack to send scout-craft skills, and setting an example for and mailed to: in the Pack’s registration information and other residents. As a result of their efforts, HOAC, BSA deposits. Registration information and the troop returned several serviceable shop- PO Box 414177 deposits should be mailed to the Council Ser- ping carts to a local store; recycled plastic, Kansas City MO 64141-4177 vice Center. glass, metal and paper; and doubled the regis- If you have questions regarding Cub Scout tered size of the unit with curious youth. Rotary Scout Camp Day Camp for your district, call the Council Within the Heart of America Council the Rotary Scout Camp is the HOAC long term Service Center and ask to speak to your DIS- application process is similar to that for an resident camp for Scouts with special needs. TRICT EXECUTIVE. Eagle Project. For more information go to This camp is held at the Rotary Youth Camp http://www.scouting.org/awards/hornaday/e facility which is located in Lee’s Summit, Mis- National Scout arn.html. souri. Rotary Scout Camp starts on June 27, There are positions available for your son to 2005 and ends on July 1, 2005. Rotary Scout attend the 2005 National Scout Jamboree. Training Camp allows Scouts to enjoy the outdoor The cost for this once in a lifetime experience experience, earn merit badges and have as is $1,600.00. The council contingent will much fun as can be squeezed into five days depart Kansas City on July 23, 2005 and tour and nights. Applications for participation are Washington, DC for three days then travel to available at the Council Service Center, dis- the National Scout Jamboree. Scouts will trict roundtables and on the website under return to Kansas City on August 3, 2005. Camping. Applications are available for download at This year’s staff is working toward an excit- www.hoac-bsa.org. Wood Badge training is an experience like ing theme for the Scouts. For more informa- no other! tion contact Brian Tobler at the Council Ser- Participants take part in several days of vice Center or [email protected]. classroom training followed by several days of training and fun in the outdoors with their Bear Resident Camp patrol. Participants learn about and practice Bear Camp is designed for Scouts entering 10 • April 2005 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

Good Turn for Thunderbird they had currently reached 75% of their goal for the Thunderbird America Program Planning Community Campaign and Fair 70% for the Family Cam- We will use the same for- paign. Let’s keep things District mat as last year for the Thun- rolling and reach our goal of derbird June Program Plan- $193,000. ning Fair. The district will Day Camp host a picnic with a donation Spring Recruiting Training Day camp is coming going to pay for food and sup- All Packs and Troops Training dates are set and around the corner soon. The plies. Please save June 7th on should be preparing for their most of the locations have been dates are June 20-24. We are Please read the informa- your calendar and stay tuned Spring Recruitment. Every- secured. Training is an essen- planning on being out at tion contained in this addition for upcoming details at the one will need to make sure tial part of a unit’s success. James A Reed Wildlife Area of AIS to learn more about the May Roundtable. dates are set and facilities are The more leaders that become Good Turn for America Pro- again this year. The cost is reserved. Please contact your trained in their current posi- gram, then drop by the Good Friends of Scouting $45 until May 15th, and then District Executives if you tion the better the quality of Turn for America table at the The Friends of Scouting it becomes $60. The theme for need to order Fliers for the program will become. Be May Roundtable to update Campaign is under way and this year is “Diamonds in the recruitment. The sooner these sure to look for registration your unit information and get presentations are wrapping Rough.” Fun and adventure things are completed and forms at roundtable as well as you unit password. Thunder- up. Phone calls will be made will be had by everyone that organized, the better chance on the council website for the bird District wants to lead the to all leaders in units that attends. If you have questions we will have at getting larger upcoming trainings at Council in the number of have not had a presentation. regarding day camp you may numbers of youth to the www.hoac-bsa.org. service hours completed and This way all parents will have contact David Riker at the Recruitment nights. Please If you have questions, con- tracked on the Good Turn for gotten a chance to contribute council service center at 816- contact your District Execu- tact David Riker at the coun- America Website. Contact to the campaign. The Thun- 569-4974. tive listed below with a Spring cil service center at 816-569- your district executive should derbird District announced Recruitment date. 4974. you have any questions.

2005 Thunderbird District Committee Chairs Thunderbird Events

Chairman David Frantze ...... 816-691-3181 April Commissioner Ray Seidelman ...... 816-350-7438 2 Scoutmaster and Assistant SM Specific Training, 8:00am – Vice-Chairman Program Joe Mackey ...... 816-309-7474 5:00pm, Red Bridge United Methodist Church, 636 East 117th Vice-Chairman Support Lester Ham ...... 816-777-5006 Street, Kansas City, MO Activities Brent Worley ...... 816-441-0073 5 District Roundtable 7:30 pm Hickman Mills High School 9010 Advancement Mark Grant ...... 816-358-0612 Old Santa Fe Rd. Kansas City, MO. Camping Larry Overfield ...... 816-358-1022 5 Youth Protection Training- 7pm, Merit Badge Counselor Orienta- Membership Cindy Cone ...... 816-318-8060 tion & O.A. Chpt. 5 Mtg. 7:30pm. Special Needs Barbara Shaffer ...... 816-763-3226 5 New Leader Essentials, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Hickman Mills H.S. Training Kelsie Clark ...... 816-430-5654 6 Troop Committee Challenge, 6:30pm – 10:00pm, Red Bridge Relationships Cindy Cone ...... 816-318-8060 United Methodist Church, 636 East 117th Street District Director Roger Hoyt ...... [email protected] 9 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), 8:30am – 816-569-4946 5:00pm, Ridgeview Christian Church, Sni-A-Bar Road, Kansas Sr. District Executive David Riker ...... [email protected] City, MO, 8640 816-569-4974 12 District Commissioner Meeting. Council Service Center – 7pm District Executive Jacob Allen ...... [email protected] 13 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills: Session 1: Red Bridge 816-569-4962 United Methodist Church, 636 East 117th Street, Kansas City, MO 14 District Committee Meeting. Council Service Center – 7pm 23-24 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills: Session 2: 8:00am – 1:00pm, Troop 300 Scout Cabin, Pleasant Hill, MO 28 Cub Specific Training, 6:00pm St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 30 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training, 9:30am - Noon, Sunday, May 1st, Troop 300 Scout Cabin, Pleasant Hill, MO May 3 District Roundtable 7:30 pm Hickman Mills High School 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd. Kansas City, MO. 3 Youth Protection Training- 7pm, Merit Badge Counselor Orienta- tion & O.A. Chapter 5 Mtg. 7:30pm. 7 Venturing Leader Training—8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location TBA 10 District Commissioner Meeting. Council Service Center – 7 p.m. 12 District Committee Meeting. Council Service Center – 7 p.m. Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS April 2005 • 11

important way for leaders to gather and learn from each Lone Bear Events Lone Bear other. This is also an oppor- tunity for you to get infor- April mation on variety of subjects 5 Roundtable Meeting, Clinton Scout Center, 7:00 PM. District from the Heart of America Council and the Lone Bear 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 PM Golden District. Each month there Corral, Clinton MO will be a new program for 19 District Committee Meeting, Clinton Scout Center, Congratulations Commissioner both Boy Scout Leaders and 6:30 PM College Graduates! Cub Scout Leaders. We always have a good time and 22-24 SPRING , Whiteman Air Force Base The Following people attended The Heart of America it would benefit your unit to Council Commissioner College on March 12, 2005 at Fort May have at least one adult leader Leavenworth. They spent their day attending classes on how present. All leaders are 3 Roundtable Meeting, Clinton Scout Center, 7:00 PM. to better serve the district as commissioners. We commend encouraged to join us to them for their time and efforts. 7 District , Clinton Scout Center learn more about serving Peter Blaszczyk Associate of Camp Commissioner today’s youth. We are sure 10 Commissioner Meeting, Golden Corral, Clinton , Service that you will take away some 6:30 PM Steve Foote Associate of Camp Commissioner valuable information. For 17 District Committee Meeting, Cover Law Office, 6:30 Service more information please call PM Tammy Kjos Bachelor in Roundtable Service / Phillip Brockland @ 800- Cub Scouts 776-1110. April Hale Masters in Commissioners Service has taken place over the past their presentations con- Judy Molt Masters in Commissioners Service What Have Your few weeks. Troops from 4 ducted with a great deal of Ed Molt Masters in Commissioners Service Scouts Done? states, and 8 districts are success. If your unit has not Kevin Nelson Masters in Commissioners Service expected to attend. Planned signed up to have a FOS The District Committee Steve Higgins Doctoral in Commissioners Service programs include a live presentation for your Pack, and all of the Lone Bear Dis- demonstration of Birds of Troop or Crew, please con- trict wants to know what Prey, realistic first aid exer- tact Phillip Brockland or your unit has been up to. Cub Scout Day will cost $60.00. Packs cises, a static display of the Richard Miller. Once should note that two walking We know you all are bases equipment and much again, your unit will receive Camp leaders are required each day involved in exciting activi- more. For more information free Rank Advancement for of camp. The walking leader ties and are having lots of Diamonds in the Rough! contact Jerry Post @ 660- the 2005 calendar year when training will take place at the fun. Please send your The 2005 Day Camp will 747-0600. your unit’s goal has been June Roundtable at the Clin- monthly highlights and pho- be held with the theme of We’ll see you there!!! met. ton Scout Center. tos to Phillip Brockland at Diamonds in the Rough. All Please remember, the If you are interested in [email protected]. We Friends of Scouting Cam- Cub Scouts from new Tigers 2005 Friends of lending a hand with staffing will be sure to get your units paign is a key element in the to 2nd Year Webeloes are this event please contact story in this publication! Scouting financing of the Heart of encouraged to attend. We Phillip Brockland @ 800- Our overall goal this year America Council and its pro- will be having a blast with 776-1110. We can always use Spring Camporee! is $34,500; the family goal is grams. Lets make sure that Archery, BB guns, swim- more help and new talents. Spring has officially $5,500. At the March FOS the Lone Bear District com- ming, field , crafts and Be Sure to Sign Up, It’s sprung and the Spring Cam- report meeting our district pletes its campaign on time special guests. Going to Be Great!!! poree is right around the reported a strong 50% com- and goes above and beyond Cub Scout Day Camp will conrner. The 2005 spring pletion of our goal. We are the call of duty. be held from June 27-30 at Roundtable Camporee will be a fun filled going to be very busy this If you are interested in Artesian Park in Clinton Roundtable meetings are weekend with plenty of month working to achieve Participating with either the MO. Registration for this held at the Clinton Scout activities planned. The Lone the Districts goals. This year, Family or Community FOS event is now being accepted Center, on the first Tuesday Bear District has been work- we are striving to reach our Campaign please contact at the Council Service Cen- of every month. Roundtable ing closely with Whiteman goals earlier than ever and Phillip Brockland @ 800- ter. May 11th is the deadline meetings are a gathering of Air Force Base to make sure we need your help. Many 776-1110 or JC Smith @ for the early bird registration Scouters from the Lone Bear this event is the highlight of units have already have had 660-885-4684. fee of $45.00. Registration District held once a month. this year’s district activities. for camp after the deadline These Meetings are an Registration for this event Lone Bear 2005 District Committee

Chairman Gary Cover ...... 1-660-885-6914 Commissioner Steve Higgins ...... 1-660-429-6911 Executive Phillip Brockland ...... 1-660-238-2325 Pinewood Derby [email protected] Trophies, Name Tags, Training Mike Wiltfong ...... 1-660-885-2406 Plaques, Medals, Gifts, Advancement Mike Morales ...... 1-660-885-3412 Laser Engraving, Signs, Camping Judy Molt ...... 1-660-747-0841 Arrow of Light Awards, Special Needs Bob Straw ...... 1-660-885-6336 Eagle Awards Activities Jerry Post ...... 1-660-747-0600 Basehor Awards & Trophies Membership Erica Collins ...... 1-660-747-8420 CS Roundtable Commissioner Tammy Kjos ...... 1-660-563-5372 913-724-4500 BS Roundtable Commissioner Kathy Cooper ...... 1-660-647-5868 James & Laura Smith 12 • April 2005 Adventures in Scouting

at 913-381-7824 or [email protected]. Dave Northern Tier Events Northern Tier and his team are visiting packs to promote camp this April year and tell you all about 1 Troop Committee Challenge, 6:45 PM; Shawnee District the fun things we are going Mission Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Dr. to have. Schedule your 2 SM/ASM Job Specific Training - 7:30 AM; Shawnee visit soon to get your pack United Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Dr. This Month in the Time!” Congratulations to excited about Day Camp 7 District Roundtable - 7:00 PM; Village Presbyterian the many units who accom- Eagle Scout Spotlight this year, June 13-17, 2004. Church, 67th & Mission plished that task. Since it is Can’t wait to see you there! 9-10 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills; Camp The Northern Tier Dis- part of Quality Unit, you Klassen; start @ 7:30 AM trict is proud to present our are that much closer to your Friends of Scouting 14 District Committee Meeting - 6:30 PM; District newest Eagles: Alexander goal of being a Quality Unit Commissioner Meeting - 7:30 PM; Community Fuller, Team 6648; Kerry in 2005! If you still have 2005 Campaign Covenant Church, 7230 Quivira Rd. Cobb, Troop 123; David not completed your rechar- We have had great suc- 14 Super Saturday – 8:00 AM; Shawnee United Thomas, Troop 98; Cory ter, please contact your Unit cess in our Friends of Methodist Church, 10700 Johnson Dr. Martz, Troop 199; Stephen Commissioner; Judy Tuck- Scouting Campaign in 21 District Eagle Boards of Review - 6:30 PM; LDS Fowler, Troop 91; Rion ness, District Commis- 2005! Despite getting off Church, 7845 Allman Rd. Glynn, Troop 199; Daniel sioner; Cathi Maynard, to a slow start, we made 23-24 Webelo Leader Outdoor Experience Young, Troop 98; Membership Chair; or Cort- great progress and stand 30 Youth Protection, New Leader Essentials, Cub Nehemiah Rosell, Troop land Bolles, District Exec- near the lead to meet our Leader Job Specific Trainings; 9:00 AM, Ashbury 93; Andrew Bodensteiner, utive for help in completing goal this year! If your unit United Methodist Church, 5400 W. 75th St. Troop 93; and Jeff Parsons, this important process! has not had a presentation, Troop 93. We also want to you will have one shortly May salute past recipients who to provide your unit the 5 District Roundtable - 7:00 PM; Village Presbyterian Diamonds in the Church, 67th & Mission were mistakenly omitted in opportunity to obtain Free past issues; Anthony Mess- Rough Rank Advancement in 6-7 Webelos Woods, Shawnee Riverfront Park, 5800 In honor of the 75TH 2005. Congratulations to Frisbie Rd., 6:00 PM, Friday through Saturday play, Troop 246; David evening. Normile, Troop 18; Bryan ANNIVESARY OF CUB those units that have SCOUTING, Day Camp’s 7 BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) - Beyer, Troop 184; Zachary earned Free Rank Advance- 9:00 AM; Shawnee Riverfront Park, 1800 Frisbie Rd. theme this year is Dia- ment for 2005: Kinser, Troop 185; Michael 12 District Committee Meeting - 6:30 PM; District Goss, Crew 2162; Josh Lan- monds in the Rough! We Pack 3252 Commissioner Meeting - 7:30 PM; Community dis, Troop 351; Ryan are in the home stretch Pack 3439 Covenant Church, 7230 Quivira Rd Felshaw, Team 6648; Jake now preparing for the best Pack 3751 19 District Eagle Boards of Review - 6:30 PM; LDS Miller, Troop 93; and Day Camp experience your Troop 439 Church, 7845 Allman Rd Tommy Freeman, Troop boys can have. Remember, Team 6439 91. Congratulations to you the discounted registration GO TO THE HOAC WEBSITE hoac-bsa.org and visit the Crew 2439 all from your Northern fee of only $45 needs to be Northern Tier Page to download registration forms, event Tier District and the Heart in before May 11, 2005! For more information or packets, and learn of important dates and information questions, please contact affecting your unit. It’s a great place to receive information of America Council. We And the sooner the better fast. Salute You! so we can make sure every Steve Brady, 2005 Family boy has the best camp expe- Friends of Scouting Chair- Recharters rience he can have. For man, at (913) 362-8441 or Recharters had to be more information you can Cortland Bolles, District Venturing: Boy Scouts on Overdrive turned in by March 31st to contact our District Day Executive at 816.569.4918 Nathan Rathjen and Awards. When asked about be considered in “On Camp Director, Dave Sultz or [email protected]. Michael Goss both received the work to earn his Ventur- their Silver Award's in 2004. ing awards, Nathan Rathjen Northern Tier 2005 District Committee Each is a member of Crew said "It's like boy scouts on District Chairman Bill Henderson ...... (913)-383-1950 2162 sponsored by the LDS overdrive." Both young men District Commissioner Judy Tuckness ...... (913)-268-9996 Church - Hickory Hills Ward are very active in helping based out of Overland Park. the younger scouts in many Activities Chairman Steve Springer ...... (913)-631-4215 Each boy has earned his ways, helping with organiza- Advancement Chairman J Jack Clark ...... (913)-441-1608 Eagle Award, and they are tion, on campouts, and are Camping Chairman Gene Adams ...... (913)-362-4509 now well on their way to always ready to serve others. Order of the Arrow Advisor Gary Akers ...... (913) 262-2047 earning their Ranger Membership Chairman Cathi Maynard ...... (913)-648-7166 Website Liaison Cathi Maynard ...... (913)-648-7166 Program Chairman Steve Brady ...... (913) 362-8441 Training Chairman Judy Yeager ...... (913) 362-2029 Cub Scout Training Dave Sultz ...... (913)-381-7824 Michael Nathen Boy Scout Training John Forsyth ...... (913)-341-5061 Goss Rathjen Cub Scout Roundtable Lori Kearns ...... (913) 583-1011 Cub Scout Roundtable Dave Sultz ...... (913) 381-7824 Boy Scout Roundtable Jamey Hilleary ...... (913) 384-0262 Venturing Roundtable Bob Kalkofen ...... (913) 362-5576 District Executive Cortland Bolles ...... (816) 569-4918 [email protected] HOAC WEBSITE hoac-bsa.org Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS April 2005 • 13

contact Joe Myers @ (816) BOY DESERVES A needed in their commu- 569-4983 or email @ jmy- TRAINED LEADER! nity: and to tell the story of Blue Elk [email protected] * And what scouting is doing in remember that every dollar Eagle Boards of our community and the District counts!* Review nation. This initiative Upcoming Trainings Eagle Boards or Review focuses on three basic are conducted at monthly needs – food, shelter, and BALOO – Training will 2004 Quality District Roundtable meetings. healthy living. be held on the 9th of April. Scouting units in the Starting at 8:00 am at Bea- Please call Leonard Jones contact: Dan Jackson at Heart of America Council Day Camp 2005 con Heights Community of at (816) 228-4690 at least 690-5906, Mary Morris at TWO WEEKS before the received user ID codes to Diamonds in the Rough Christ Church 19402 E. 796-6657 or Joe Myers at Roundtable that you wish record their service project. Even though Day Camp Holke Rd., Independence. 569-4983. If you do not have your ID is a few months away, it is New Leader Essen- to have the Eagle Board of Review. code please contact Ross already time to think about Family Friends of tials – April 12th, 7:00 pm Pfannenstiel @ (816) 569- to 9:00 pm at Oak Grove the great time your cubs Scouting A Good Turn for 4964. will have when they sign United Methodist Church, Units are encouraged as We are currently in the up to go. Pack promotions 1501 S. Harding St. Oak America part of their quality unit middle of the Family are going on right now, so Grove, MO. Community Service and requirements to complete a Friends of Scouting cam- call Stacey Howell at (816) Outdoor Leader Skills doing a Good Turn daily is service project and record paign. Friends of Scouting, 796-3747 to have a team Training – April 15-16, one of the most basic com- it at www.goodturn- is very important, without come out to your next 6:00 pm, Location TBA. ponents of Scouting. Good foramerica.org this would your help a lot of the pro- meeting. At this promotion Cub Specific Training Turn for America is a include service projects in grams we offer could not be you will receive a packet – April 19th, 7:00 pm to national call to service for your den, or used for rank possible. We are currently that contains all other 9:00 pm at Oak Grove Scouts, leaders, and the advancement i.e. Eagle setting up presentations for information you need to United Methodist Church, community. rank. units. The presentations register for camp along 1501 S. Harding St. Oak The goals of Good Turn Units that record a serv- take between 5 to 8 min- with other important dates Grove, MO. for America are to: ice project will be recog- utes and can be done at and deadlines. Health There is no cost for New Inspire Scouts and lead- nized at your monthly Blue and Gold Banquets forms and a complete ros- Leader Essentials. Cub Spe- ers to higher levels of serv- roundtable meeting. You and Court of Honors. All ter of boys that are attend- cific Training is $3.00. ice and volunteerism. Pro- would also be able to pur- members who are regis- ing camp are due by May Look for registration forms vide experiences to help chase the Good Turn tered in Scouts will receive 11th. Walking Leader at Round Table and all youth learn citizenship patch, and year rocker a FOS brochure by mail, if Training is taking place on Committee Chairman will while gaining a sense of from the Kansas City Scout you have not already given. Saturday, June 4th at be receiving a flyer by mail belonging and being Shop. George Owens Nature I encourage everyone to for NLE, Cub Specifics, Park. Even if you have give to the Friends of and Baloo. If you would Blue Elk Events been through this training Scouting Campaign. Every like any more information before, it is still important cent stays in the council on trainings please contact April that the Day Camp pack and is used to deliver a Joe Myers @ (816) 569- 7 7:30 Roundtable — Eagle Board of Review / Order of the Arrow coordinator and ALL other quality program to the 4983 or email Joe at jmy- / Youth Protection Training — Bingham 7th Grade Center, 1716 walking leaders attend. If youth in our area. If you [email protected]. S. Speck Rd., Independence you have questions please would like to donate or set Remember: EVERY 9 BALOO Training - 8:00 a.m., Beacon Heights Community of up a presentation please Christ Church, 19402 E. Holke Rd., Independence 12 New Leader Essentials Training, 7:00 – 9:15 pm, Oak Grove Blue Elk 2005 District Committee United Methodist Church, 1501 S. Harding St. Oak Grove 14 Commissioner’s Meeting, Beacon Heights Community of Christ District Chair: Bill Esry ...... H816-833-1416 Church, 19402 E. Holke Rd. Independence District Commissioner: Jim Todd ...... H816-228-4081 15-16 Outdoor Leader Skills Training, 6:00 p.m. Friday all day Saturday, Vice Chair of Program: John Thornton ...... H816-252-2255 Location To Be Announced Vice Chair of Operations: Marv Sands ...... H816-373-1212 19 Cub Leader Specific Training, 7:00 – 9:15 pm, Oak Grove United Vice Chair of HR: Aaron Guest ...... B816-201-1038 Methodist Church, 1501 S. Harding St. Oak Grove FOS Chair: Paul Broome ...... B816-941-0555 21 District Committee Meeting, St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 Membership: Keith Harris ...... H816-478-6209 Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence Advancement: Scott Howell ...... H816-796-3747 Training: Bob Overly ...... H816-795-7665 May Camping: Ron Karst ...... H816-229-6381 5 7:30 Roundtable — Eagle Board of Review / Merit Badge Coun- Activities: Steve Cox ...... H816-625-8150 selor Training / Order of the Arrow / Youth Protection Training — Communications: Russ Nickell ...... H816-564-5192 Bingham 7th Grade Center, 1716 S. Speck Rd., Independence Scouts with Special Needs: Louise Rissler ...... H816-229-1254 7 Cub Olympics, 9:00 am, Bridger 8th Grade Center Athletic Field, Relationships: 18200 E. M-78 Highway Independence, MO NESA: 12 Commissioner’s Meeting, Beacon Heights Community of Christ District Director Steve Roberts ...... B816-569-4951 Church, 19402 E. Holke Rd. Independence [email protected] 13-14 Webelos Outdoor Training, 6:30 PM Friday – 3:30 PM Saturday, Senior District Executive: Ross Pfannenstiel ...... B816-569-4964 Registration begins at 6:00 PM Friday, All Saints Lutheran [email protected] Church, 421 SW 19th Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015 District Executive: Joe Myers ...... (816) 569-4983 19 District Committee meeting, St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 3736 [email protected] Lee’s Summit Rd, Independence 14 • April 2005 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

camp will take place. We look Also remember if you change share the below communica- forward to seeing your Cub leadership positions you need tion avenues with the leaders Red-Tailed Pack at camp and having to be trained for that new job. in your unit. much fun! Registrations due You are encouraged to attend by May 11th. the Job Specific “breakout” RTH Email Group: To sub- Hawk District session for those positions at scribe email Dave Weerts at Cub Scout Spring no cost. [email protected] Recruitment RTH District Website : director) and Traci Symon Stay in the Loop of “Diamonds in the Want to get a jump-start on www.eagle-scout.org/RTH (program director) are prepar- Communication HOAC Website: Rough” ing diligently to ensure a qual- recruitment for your unit? If your pack has a healthy sum- Are you receiving all of the www.hoac-bsa.org ity summer program for the 2005 Cub Day Camp mertime program, spring latest and greatest informa- RTH Roundtable: Cub Scouts. If you are inter- recruiting may be for you. tion regarding the Red-Tailed Generally occurs the 1st ested in serving on staff This is an excellent opportu- Hawk district and the Heart Thursday of every month at where the “real fun” takes nity to extend the invitation of America Council? There College Church of The place please contact Jeff Nazarene, Family Life Cen- of Cub Scouts to boys who are many ways to keep ter. Turner at 913 851-0747 or may have been missed last informed and acquire current [email protected] for further fall. Also current kinder- Scouting information. Please information. gartens can join Tiger Cubs as There will be two opportu- of June 1st. nities for Walking Leader Flyers and posters are District Recognition Dinner Day Camp will be the week Training on May 19th, 6:30 available to aid your pack if The red carpet was rolled out on February 26th at the of June 20th thru the 24th at PM and June 4th at 10:00 you are interested. As in the Stanley Presbyterian Church for the annual district recogni- the old Lake Olathe golf AM. Both will be at the old fall your district executive can tion dinner. Over 170 folks were in attendance and enjoyed course. Jeff Turner (camp Lake Olathe golf course where also schedule visits to speak to wonderful barbecue, fellowship, and recognition of the out- the boys at school. For more standing adult leaders and young men who obtained the rank information or to order flyers of Eagle during 2004. A special thanks to the two key gen- Red-Tailed Hawk Events please contact Jason Ballew tlemen who made this event possible and successful, Gene at [email protected] or Lamb and Ernie Lunsford. Also thanks to Stanley Presbyter- April 816 569-4982. ian Church, Stilwell Barbecue, and the Cookie Factory Bak- 2-3 Webelos Woods at Cedar Lake Every Boy Deserves ery. 5 Cub Scout Job Specific Training #1 6:30 PM at Olathe Christian Church a Trained Leader Award of Merit: Nancy Chapman, Stan Lloyd, Ernie In order to provide the best Lunsford 7 Roundtable, 7:00 PM at College Church of the Outstanding Cubmaster: Jeff Cochran, Mike McGovern Nazarene, Family Life Center possible program to youth an adult leader should be trained. Outstanding Webelos Leader: Jeff Coon, Kristi Tarver, 12 Cub Scout Job Specific Training #2 6:30 PM at Please take time to become Mike Monley Olathe Christian Church trained in your leadership role Outstanding Den Leader: Lisa Greene, Lisa Webster, 14 Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 PM at MNU Library and encourage other leaders Tana McGovern 19 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM at Advent in your unit to do the same. Outstanding Pack Committee Member: Robin Van Lutheran Church In the beginning leaders Houtan should be taking Fast Start Outstanding Troop Committee Member: Debbie Siler, 21 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 PM at St Thomas and Youth Protection which Donna Fye Apostolic Church are both available online Outstanding Chartered Organization Rep: Doug 22 Boy Scout Job Specific Training #1, 6:00 PM at First (www.hoac-bsa.org) then Sweeney Baptist Church of Olathe New Leader Essentials and Outstanding Committee Chairman: Marilee Harton, 23 Boy Scout Job Specific Training #2, 7:00 AM Job Specific Training. Susan Beauchaine Job specific training for Outstanding Scoutmaster: Steven Geiger May Cub and Boy Scout leaders are Outstanding Assistant Scoutmaster: Doug Machamer, 5 Roundtable, 7:00 PM at College Church of the scheduled this spring in the Brad Fountain, Steve Berko, Frank Colletti Nazarene, Family Life Center month of April. Please check Outstanding Spouse: Jill Cochran the district calendar in this 6-7 Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Skills Training at Cedar Outstanding Commissioner: Paul Drown, Mike Morris section for further details. Lake 12 Commissioners Meeting,7:30 PM at MNU Library 17 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM at Advent 2005 Red-Tailed Hawk District Committee Chairs Lutheran Church District Chairman Mike Smid ...... 913 685-8838 19 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 PM at St Thomas District Commissioner Ray Morrison ...... 913 764-4107 Apostolic Church District Vice-Chair Keith Sickendick ...... 913 685-1870

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING District Training Chair Jeff Wandtke ...... 913 764-8413 Published January/February, March, April, May, June/July, August, September, October, District Camping Chair Mark Enke ...... 913 764-3264 November/December by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. Mailed without charge to all Cubmasters, assistant Cubmasters, den leaders, den leader coaches, District Activities Chair Gene Lamb ...... 913 780-3431 Tiger Cub den leaders, Webelos leaders, Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, Team Coaches, Explorer Advisors, assistant Explorer Advisors, Venturing crew leaders, unit chair- District Advancement Ernie Lunsford ...... 913 780-5162 men, chartered organization representatives, district committee, all commissioners, all board members, and can be found on our website, www.hoac-bsa.org. District Membership Chair Nancy Chapman ...... 913 829-0366 PRESIDENT TREASURER SCOUT EXECUTIVE Boy Scout Roundtable Dave Weerts ...... 913 829-1321 Clifford W. Illig Stephen M. Clifford James J. Terry, Jr. VICE PRESIDENTS LEGAL COUNSEL Cub Scout Roundtable Susan Lux ...... 913 764-8529 Editor Thomas J. McCullough David A. Fenley Meg Morris Venturing Roundtable David J. Zimmer Stan Lloyd ...... 913 541-9404 COUNCIL COMMISSIONER E. Frank Ellis Richard T. Boeshaar Senior District Executive Jason Ballew ...... 816 569-4982 Charlie Tetrick Terry Miller [email protected] Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS April 2005 • 15

April 23, BALOO Training, Friends of Scouting scouting skills (such as cooking, 8:00 a.m., St. Luke Presbyter- compass work and more), An integral part of making ian Church, 4301 N. Vivion crafts and games. This will North Star the Scouting program available Rd. include a celebration of the to our youth is the Friends of May 6-7, Webelos Leader Out- 75th Anniversary of Cub Scout- Scouting campaign. Please con- ing and will give the Cubs an District door Training, Heartland Pres- tinue to make your pledges so opportunity to earn advance- byterian Center, 16965 NW 45 we can “Keep our Promise” to ment and some special awards Highway, Parkville deliver that quality program. If include Youth Protection, New while they are having FUN! Congratulations! Contact Karen Hatcher at your unit has not had your FOS Leader Essentials and Merit Pack pictures, fun visitors Congratulations to Mark 891-9429 about Cub Scout presentation or if you have any Badge Counselor Training. Leader Training and Steve and a special family campfire is Florence of Troop 495 for being questions, please contact your also being planned. named Scouter of the Month at Don’t forget Youth Protection Vaughn at 741-3847 about Family FOS Chairman, Dr. and Fast Start training can be BALOO and Webelos Leader Your Day Camp Director is the February Roundtable Robert Morrison at 587-5170 Jeff Tyler (816-505-2015; Thank you for all you do for done on-line. Outdoor Training. (email at [email protected]) May 14, Cub Leader Specific [email protected]); Program the Scouts of your unit, your or your District Executive Jon Director is Jill Cook (816-468- Cub Scout Leader training Training. For Tiger Den lead- North Star District, and your Geiger, at 569-4932 (email at 9232; [email protected]) and is scheduled as follows: ers and Webelos Den leaders, Council!! [email protected]). your Staff Advisor is District April 5, Cub Leader Position committee members and all Executive Jon Geiger (816-569- Upcoming Training Specific Training, 6:00 p.m. assistants, 8:30 a.m., Gashland Good Turn for 4932; [email protected]). Monthly training opportuni- Chandler Baptist Church, Jct. Presbyterian Church, 8629 N. America Please contact any of them if ties at each month’s Roundtable Of 69 & 33 HWY’s. Oak Trafficway. you have questions or if you would like to serve on staff. North Star Events Boy Scout Leader training is scheduled as follows: Future Acitivities April April 5, Scoutmaster/Asst. Don’t forget our obligation Here are some of the activi- Scoutmaster Position Specific, 5 Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training, Chan- to do a Good Turn Daily and ties being planned by the Inter- dler Baptist Session 2, 6:00 p.m., Hillside particularly to support the nationally Famous North Star Christian Church District for the youth of our 5 Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster Position Specific Scouting for Food efforts. For April 12, Troop Committee Training, session 2, Hillside Christian more information, please con- District: Challenge, 6:00 p.m., Hillside tact John Burwell, District Cub Scout Fishing Derby 7 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Christian Church Church. New Leader Essentials and Youth Protec- Activities Chair at 891-6499 April 30, 2005 April 23-24, Boy Scout Leader (email [email protected]) or tion Training. OA Chapter Meeting Webelos Summer Seminar Outdoor Leader Skills Course, your District Executive Jon 12 Boy Scout Troop Committee Challenge, Hillside June 10, 2005 9:00 a.m. Kelsey Short Youth Geiger, at 569-4932 (email Christian Camp at Smithville Lake [email protected]) Cub Scout Fall Shooting 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., North Cross Contact John Cookinham Sports United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion at 587-1695 for info. Cub Scout Day September 24, 2005 14 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Camp More information will be Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion Safe Swim Defense and Now is time to start signing coming soon on these fun events. 15-17 Venturing Spring Canoe Trip Safety Afloat training courses up for the “Diamonds in the Mark your calendars now! For are now available on-line. 23 BALOO Training, St. Luke Presbyterian Church Rough” Cub Scout Day Camp more information, please con- Check these out and all up-to- 23-24 Boy Scout Leader Outdoor Leader Skills Course, June 6-9. New Tigers (going tact John Burwell, District Kelsey Short Youth Camp date information on available into 1st Grade), Wolves (2nd), Activities Chair at 891-6499 training courses at your North 29-5/1 OA Induction Weekend #1, Naish Scout Reservation Bears (3rd) and Webelos (4th & (email [email protected]) or Star District Training page: 5th) are all welcome to partici- your District Executive Jon 30 Cub Scout Fishing Derby, Location TBA http://hoac-bsa.org/nstrain- pate in field sports (BB gun Geiger, at 569-4932 (email at May ing.cfm. shooting, archery and more), [email protected]). 5 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church. New Leader Essentials and Youth Protec- 2005 North Star District Committee tion Training. OA Chapter Meeting 6-7 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training, Heartland Pres- District Chairman Tom Lenz ...... 816-426-2408 byterian Center, 16965 NW 45 Highway, Parkville District Commissioner Terry Chapman ...... 816-453-0680 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., North Cross Activities John Burwell ...... 816-891-6499 United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Advancement John McBurney ...... 816-781-6923 12 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Camping Hale Lentz ...... 816-628-6961 Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion FOS Michael Short ...... 816-587-5170 14 Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training, 8:30 FOS Family Dr. Robert Morrison ...... 816-741-5348 a.m., Gashland Presbyterian Church Membership/Relationships Russ Downing ...... 816-587-2025 20-22 OA Induction Weekend #2, Naish Scout Reservation NESA Bob Whitaker ...... 816-455-0021 June Public Relations Jeff Tyler ...... 816-505-2015 2 District Roundtable and Program Fair, 7:30 p.m., Special Needs Colleen Chapman ...... 816-453-0680 Hillside Christian Church. Training Richard Martin ...... 816-781-9557 6-9 District Cub Scout Day Camp – Platte County Fair- Youth Protection Joni Glenn ...... 816-781-7666 grounds, Tracy, MO District Executive Jason Scott ...... 816-569-4969 9 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke [email protected] Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion Senior District Executive Matt Specht ...... 816-569-4966 10 District Webelos Summer Seminar [email protected] 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., North Cross District Executive Jonathan Geiger ...... 816-569-4932 United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion [email protected] 16 • April 2005 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

many troops have not done 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to learn leader’s training Youth Protec- this yet. It is not too late to everything you ever needed to tion is essential. For Trail- Trailhead get this done before the May know about how to use a map head District Training details inductions, but do not hesi- and compass. Our special visit www.hoac-bsa.org/Trail- tate. Please schedule this as guest speaker will be the all head.cfm. District soon as possible as it is an knowing, sage, soothsayer, opportunity that could really omnipotent and self declared Good Turn for make a difference in a Boys expert form Overland Park, America 2005 Friends of transition into a troop. The life. If you have any questions the one the only Steve Otto. Scouting Campaign right troop for a boy and his please call Paul Whatley or He will be on hand to family can make the differ- Rob Gilkerson at the Coun- enlighten and entertain you ence on if that boy attains cil Service Center. with his unique style. In addi- eagle or leaves the program tion, the training feature will after a year. Cub Scout be an open discussion on Pinewood Derby Roundtable problem solving. So bring Pinewood Derby and Blue your concerns or problems to Please help continue to The Trailhead District and Gold are over – so now the April Roundtable. make scouting affordable and Pinewood Derby is right It is a well known fact that what fun activities can you do available to everyone. It is around the corner. On April Training all of our units are doing some with your den and/or troop? form of community service. time to make sure that your 2nd, three champions from Doesn’t every boy deserve Come to the Cub Scout However, we would like to unit is signed up for a Friends every Pack will test their car a trained leader? As apart of Roundtable on Thursday, find out exactly how much of Scouting presentation. If to see how it stands against every leader’s training Youth April 7th, 2005 from 7:00 to your unit is contributing. If you have not already signed the other packs. The rules Protection is essential. It is 8:30 p.m. to hear about all your unit has not logged in up your unit for this year, now included with the pinewood that time for all of those new kinds of ways the boys can and started to record your is the time. Friends of Scout- car are the ones that the dis- leaders or individuals who earn awards and have fun. service projects on the good- ing presentations only take 7 trict will follow. Remember a will be the future leadership This month’s theme is Pet turnforamerica.org website minutes and should be sched- Pack can send only 3 boys to to be trained. Training will Pals. We will be learning how please do so immediately. uled for either your Troop the District Pinewood Derby. give you the skills to provide a to play the Sleeping Dog This is a wonderful way to Court of Honor or Pack Blue quality program for the youth Game and much more. This recognize all those scouts that and Gold. To schedule a pres- Cub Day Camp and give you ideas to mini- is a great opportunity for are giving back to the commu- entation for find out more Each Pack should already mize your workload. Do not other leaders to share their nity. about Friends of Scouting con- have designating a Day Camp forget as apart of every tact Rob Gilkerson at 816-569- Coordinator and Staff mem- successes and learn creative 4978, [email protected]. ber. Look for the Trailhead ways to help their boys grow Day Camp Flyer or website as cub scouts. Cub masters Trailhead Events Congratulations for more details on Day will learn how to make their The following units have Camp. When collecting April meeting fun, exciting April hit their 2005 Friends of money to pay camp fees do and meaningful. We hope 2 District Pinewood Derby @ Metcalf South Mall Scouting goal 3097 and 3261. not forget about the District you will join us! buses. If you have, any ques- Boy Scout 7 Roundtable; 7:00 p.m. @ Emmanuel Baptist, 103rd Webelos to Scout tions call Suzanne Schartz & Metcalf 913-851-1804. Roundtable Transition 7 Eagle Scout Project Review, Order of the Arrow Remember that it is the Are you Lost? Do you Chapter, Merit Badge Counselor Training; 7:00 p.m. responsibility of the Troop, Order of the Arrow need help finding your way? Webelos Den leader and the Thank you to all of the Then make plans to attend @ Emmanuel Baptist, 103rd & Metcalf parents to make sure that a Troops who have scheduled the Boy Scout Roundtable on 14 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 @ Rolling Hills and/or had your Order of the Webelos has a fun and smooth Thursday, April 7, 2005 from Presbyterian (92nd & Nall) Arrow Elections, however 14 Commissioner Meeting; 7:30 p.m. @ Rolling Hills 2005 Trailhead District Committee Presbyterian (92nd & Nall) District Chair Gus Meyer ...... (913) 642-3209 21 Eagle Board of Review; 7:00 p.m. @ Latter-Day District Commissioner Marc Elkins ...... (913) 897-2857 Saints Church (13025 Wornall) Activities Chair Dean Carlson ...... (913) 681-2852 21 Day Camp Walking Leaders meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ Church of the Resurection, 137th & Roe Membership Chair Randy Monson ...... (913) 491-1390 Advancement Chair Rob Sisco ...... (913) 649-5519 May Camping Chair Russ Lindsay ...... (913) 649-2956 5 Roundtable; 7:00 p.m. @ Church of the Resurrection Training Chair Pat Harvey ...... (913) 642-4671 (137th & Roe) Eagle Chair John Heather ...... (913) 558-2023 5 Eagle Scout Project Review, Order of the Arrow Chapter, Merit Badge Counselor Training; 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Roundtable Gene Bellner ...... (913) 894-2288 @ Church of the Resurrection (137th & Roe) Order of the Arrow Advisor Paul Whatley ...... (913) 383-8368 12 District Committee Meeting; 6:30 @ Rolling Hills Cub Scout Roundtable Lynn Haffner ...... (913) 649-3257 Presbyterian (92nd & Nall) Day Camp Director Suzanne Schartz ...... (913) 851-1804 12 Commissioner Meeting; 7:30 p.m. @ Rolling Hills Day Camp Program Director Carol Morris ...... (913) 642-8038 Presbyterian (92nd & Nall) District Executive Rob Gilkerson ...... (816) 569-4978 19 Eagle Board of Review; 7:00 p.m. @ Latter-Day [email protected] Saints Church (13025 Wornall) Council Website www. HOAC-BSA.org 19 Day Camp Staff Training Meeting; 7:00 p.m. @ , Trailhead Website www.HOAC-BSA.org/Trailhead.cfm Church of the Resurection, 137th & Roe Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS April 2005 • 17

also see what your child of North Dakota State Uni- Olympic National Park in has been up to at camp, as versity in Fargo, and gradu- Washington State. He is Pelathe well as, consider a picnic ated with a B.S. in Recre- very active in the outdoors supper to enjoy with your ation Management. He and enjoys backcountry child and den that evening grew up in Orrick, Mis- hiking and camping. He is District as you share your evening souri where he was active the new District executive with “Diamonds in the in scouting as a youth and for the Pelathe district and Rough” earned his Eagle in 1994. will soon be moving to bsa.org. Additionally, safe Webelos to Scout WHO: Day Camp Direc- Frank’s internship was as Lawrence, Kansas. Wel- swim defense and safety Transition tor, Nicolette Bennett, a Backcountry Ranger at come Frank! afloat are now online at 785-331-2475 or Program As Webelos prepare to www.scouting.org/pubs/aq Director, Rod Zinn, 785- graduate from their Pack, uatics/index2.html. Once 843-3129 Pelathe Events now is the time to make you have finished one of sure every Webelo is these courses, participants Meet Frank April accounted for. Webelos may printout a certificate McClelland 7 District Commissioners Meeting, First Baptist Church, leaders and Cubmasters of completion. 1330 Kasold, 6:30 p.m. should be working together to track each Day Camp 2005 7 Roundtable, First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, 7:00 PM. Webelo. Are they going to Diamonds in the Rough 21 District Committee Meeting, Bishop Seabury Academy, 4120 Clinton Parkway, 7:00 PM. All District Committee join a troop? If so, which In celebrating the 75th Members. troop are they joining? anniversary of Cub Scout- Assist the Webelo and ing, this year’s Day Camp May their family with complet- will prove to be the best 5 District Commissioners Meeting, First Baptist Church, ing the Boy Scout applica- ever. Make your reserva- 1330 Kasold, 6:30 p.m. tion and ensure that it tion now. makes it to their new WHEN: June 6th – June 5 Roundtable, First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, 7:00 PM. troop. Is the Webelo unde- 10th, 2005. Monday 6-7 Webelos Graduation Weekend, Camp Bromelsick cided? Keep in contact through Friday – 8:15am 6-7 Spring Camporee, Camp Bromelsick with these Scouts and find to 2:15pm. Thursday Night out what level of interest The Pelathe District 18 District Committee Meeting, Bishop Seabury Academy, – Family Night – 6:00pm to would like to welcome there is in Scouting and 8:00pm 4120 Clinton Parkway, 7:00 PM. District Committee help him to join a troop Frank McClelland to the Chairpersons. WHERE: Douglas team. Frank is a graduate that will meet those inter- County Fairgrounds ests. Do you have some COST: The Day Camp Webelos who have decided cost is $45 if registered by 2005 Pelathe District Committee Chairs not to bridge over to Boy May 11. After May 12, the District Chairman John Scarffe ...... (785) 843-5175 Scouts? Find out why and cost rises to $60. All new Vice Chairman Tom Sheely ...... (785) 842-9662 pass those names on to the Scouts who join this spring Scoutmaster of your will be welcome to attend District Commissioner John Scott ...... (785) 542-3510 brother troop so they may at the $45 cost. Advancement Keith Wood ...... (785) 841-7208 continue to invite and fol- WHAT TO EXPECT: Activities Mike McCurdy ...... (785) 542-3050 low-up with that Scout Your child will experience Training Pat Donahue ...... (785) 842-5589 over the next year. arts, and crafts, shooting Training Glen Sharp ...... (785) 594-3006 Every Scout sports (BB Guns, Archery, Membership/Relationships Frank Wright ...... (785) 842-3553 Sling shot), games, skits, Communications Dave Berkowitz ...... (785) 841-7247 Deserves a Trained teamwork, water sports NESA Allen Wiechert ...... (785) 842-5467 and good old-fashioned Leader Boy Scout Roundtable Annelee Marsh ...... (785) 843-5521 In order to provide the fun. Don’t miss out on the Cub Scout Roundtable Clay Kappleman ...... (785) 841-3603 best possible program to key summer event for Cub Venturing Joe King ...... (785) 841-6018 our youth adult leaders Scouts and Webelos. should strive to complete The Thursday Night District Executive Frank McClelland ...... (816) 569-4961 training. There are still Fun Fest and Camping is opportunities to complete open to all registered Day sessions this spring. Camp 2nd Year Webelos Troop Committee Chal- who wish to party, dance, lenge: Wednesday, April cook, play and have a good 20, Troop 55 Cabin, 7:00 time. This years Fun Fest p.m. will be put on by Eagle Outdoor Leader Skills: Scouts and Day Camp Wednesday, April 6, Staff. Sauer-Danfoss, 7:00 p.m. FAMILY NIGHT – Saturday and Sunday, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, April 16-17, 8:00 a.m., 2005: Bring the family to a Camp Bromelsick night of extreme excite- Saturday and Sunday, ment, for we will be having April 30-May 1, 8;00 a.m., “KC’s Most Wanted” doing Camp Bromelsick. Motor Cycle Stunts for the Fast-start and youth pro- youth and giving a safety tection trainings are avail- talk on motorcycles. Come able online at www.hoac- and watch the show and 18 • April 2005 DISTRICTDISTRICT NEWSNEWS Adventures in Scouting

spring is an exciting time for Friends of Scouting 816-569-4956 or email Cub Scouts. [email protected]. We, as Big Muddy The Big Muddy District 2004-05 Campaign the Big Muddy District have Pine Wood Derby, which is to the opportunity to show our be in Higginsville on April support to the Scouting Pro- District 23; is open to ALL Cub gram. Friends of Scouting is Scouts who wish to race. such a vital part of our pro- This is in honor of the 75th gram in its help to support 2005 Big Muddy trict to participate. Sign ups anniversary of Cub Scouting. our leaders in their needed will begin at 11a.m and races This will be an outstanding If your unit has not com- training, preserving both the District Pinewood will begin at noon. Those event thanks to the dedica- pleted a 2005 family presen- Naish and Bartle Reserva- Derby interested should contact tion and hard work of Pack tation, it’s not too late! tions that we all enjoy year Cathy Peoples at 660-584- 415’s leadership. Let’s show Remember, there is free rank after year, and that needed Pack 415 in Higginsville 8874. our appreciation by attending advancement to all units help for camp, uniforms, or will be hosting the district this event. Hope to see you upon reaching their Friends registration fees for those Pinewood Derby again for A Message From there! of Scouting Unit goal and that may need a little help. the second year in a row on It is Nice to see the num- Participation Goal to Decem- Let’s gear up for another phe- April 23, 2005. In obser- the District bers at Round Table; this is a ber 31st, 2005. For more nomenal year in our support of scouting through Friends vance of the 75th anniver- Chairman good place to get your infor- information or questions, mation for upcoming events please contact Grant Dealy at of Scouting. sary of Cub Scouting, Pack With all the Blue & Gold and to get new ideas to take 415 has extended an invita- Banquets and Pinewood back to you Pack or Troop. I tion for all Cubs in the dis- Derby’s that have been held, hope to see more of you at Big Muddy Events Round Table in the future. 2005 District Dinner Thanks to all, April Thomas L. Hodson Again, Congratulations 5 District Roundtable 7:30 pm Lexington United to all award recipients at Commissioner’s Methodist Church the 2005 District Dinner. Minute 6 District Committee Meeting, Dibbins, 7:30 Hall, Lex- The Following Photos are ington. from the District Dinner Hello Big Muddy: 13 District Commissioner’s Meeting 7:30 pm, Martens held in Odessa on Febru- We are approaching warm Home, Richmond ary, 5th. weather and the time of the year that most units consider 23 District Pinewood Derby 11:00 a.m. Higginsville taking that longer camping Senior Center District Chairman, Tom trip. Don’t forget your local Hodson presents Bret tour permit. Long trips, any- May Cooper with the District thing extending outside of 3 Roundtable 7:30 pm, Lexington United Methodist Award of Merit. the Council’s boundaries, Church require a National tour per- 5 District Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. Dibbins Hall, mit. What many don’t realize Lexington is the tour permit is a reminder of what we don’t 11 Commissioner’s Meeting 7:30 p.m., Martens Home, want to forget: car insurance, Richmond qualified people, necessary gear, and so on. If, someone was injured, your Boy Scout Insurance is much easier to access with the tour permit filed. Pull down a copy from the web, fill it out, and fax it in to the Council Service Cen- ter regardless of weather your going to Jamboree or Tom Hodson presents Bob Brooks with the District Award your “back 40”. of Merit. Larry Maxwell District Commissioner Big Muddy 2005 District Committee

HOAC WEBSITE hoac-bsa.org District Chairman Tom Hodson ...... 816-240-8472 District Commissioner Larry Maxwell ...... 816-470-5660 Activities Chairman Kyle Kolkemeyer ...... 816-838-2466 Advancement Chairman John Dickson ...... 816-470-2337 Camping Chairman Ed Gooseman ...... 816-682-2008 Membership Chairman Mac Rogers ...... 816-470-4152 Cub Scout Training Mary Martens ...... 816-776-3082 Boy Scout Training Bob Brooks ...... 660-259-6278 Sr. District Executive Grant Dealy ...... 816-569-4956 Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS April 2005 • 19

have a great time and they did. degree in Marketing. While at was part of the Multi-Cultural Along with Ed, several Pio- Pitt he competed in track and Club and worked with the Pioneer Trails neer Trails Volunteers made field specializing in the long Special Olympics as a senior the day fun for our Cub jump and triple jump. Jeff in college. Jeff has spent his Scouts. The boys had several earned multiple All-Confer- entire life in the Kansas City District opportunities to learn new ence honors and qualified for area, except when he was a skills and practice old skills Nationals in both his special- Gorilla! He brings tremen- with an emphasis on advance- ties. He also spent a year as a dous energy and enthusiasm 2004 Quality District ment requirements. A very coach’s aide as a student. Jeff to the team and is very excited special thank you to St. James still stays in contact with his to work in the, “best district Coach Holley benefits of the training cur- United Methodist Church for old track team for coaching in the council!” Jeff, Wel- ready to start the riculum no matter what time their great facility - 40 Acres and “big brother” advice. He come to Pioneer Trails. of year is. Don’t forget, Youth and a Mule. Ed did such a Third Period... Protection Training is offered good job with the Spring What a fantastic start to at every Roundtable in Pio- event, can you imagine how Pioneer Trails Events the Family Friends of Scout- neer Trails. Please take a great the Camporee is going to ing Campaign! Coach Tom moment to survey the leaders be? April 2 Leader Training - 8:00 a.m. / 4:00 p.m. - Central Holley did a masterful job the in your unit. Have they been United Methodist first half and, after a rousing to training in the last five Meet Jeff Terrell halftime speech, the Pioneer years? Are there some new 6 Leader Training - 6:30 p.m. / 9:30 p.m.- Central Trails FOS team is ready for a Scouting methods that train- United Methodist strong finish. It’s not too late ing could introduce to your 7 District Commissioners Meeting - 6:30 p.m.- Cen- to schedule a presentation if unit? Training is the most tral United Methodist your unit has not had one. important ingredient of suc- 7 Roundtable - 7:30 p.m. - Central United Methodist Free rank advancement is still cessful units. Make sure your 16 Leader Overnight Training - 8:00 a.m. / Noon on a possibility for your pack or unit has the best leaders possi- Sunday April 17th - Chet’s ble – TRAINED LEADERS! troop, but time is running out. 19 District Committee Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - VFW Call Dr. Norman Kahn at The Family Friends of Scout- National Headquarters ing Team is ready, willing and (913) 341-4792 and see what able to help you and your training can do for you! May unit, receive that free rank Do You Have a 5 District Commissioners Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – Cen- advancement in 2005. It all tral United Methodist starts with a phone call to “Diamond in the 5 Roundtable – 7:30 p.m. – Central United Methodist schedule a FOS presentation. Rough” in your Those units who achieve their The Pioneer Trails District goals receive free rank Pack? would like to welcome Jeff 11 FOS Victory Celebration – Overland Park Sheraton advancement for the entire Cub Scout Day Camp will Terrell to the team! Jeff grad- 17 District Committee Meeting – 7:30 p.m. – VFW 2005 year! FOS presenta- be just the place for him to uated in December from Pitts- National Headquarters tions will take no more than polish up those rough spots! burg State University with a 5-8 minutes and we ask that Pioneer Trails will hold Day you schedule them when a Camp from June13th thru PIONEER TRAILS DISTRICT NUMBERS majority of your Scouting June16th at Knott's Elemen- Families will be in attendance. tary School. Day Camp is a District Chairman: Dennis Cross ...... (H) 816-444-7989 Our season is winding down. wonderful place for all Cub District Vice-Chairman: Fred DeFeo ...... (H) 816-942-0675 Scouts, especially new Tiger We would like to finish all our District Vice-Chairman: John Starr ...... (H) 816-213-0066 presentations by April 30th. Cubs and Wolfs, to start the District Commissioner: Jim Bernard Jr...... (H) 913-385-7088 Please take a few minutes and summer. Cub Scout crafts, call Tom today with your games, sports, fellowship and Advancement Chairman: Pat Parks ...... (H) 816-523-6382 presentation date. Don’t miss fun are all rolled up into four Activities Chairman: Ed Mulik ...... (H) 816-363-7846 out on the action!!! You can exciting days just for them. If Camping Chairman: Jay Reed ...... (H) 816-228-4438 reach Tom at 816-942-1297. you haven’t been to Day Membership Chairman: Julie Hill ...... (H) 816-361-3385 Thank you for your support Camp for a while it’s time to Mic-O-Say Memorial: Don O’Neal ...... (H) 816-924-6567 come back and see what you of the FOS Campaign, and Public Relations Director: Carol Jean DeFeo ...... (H) 816-942-0675 make plans now to join us at (and your boys!) have been Relationships Chairman: Jon Voss ...... (H) 913-652-0280 our victory celebration on missing. Registration is May 11, 2005. $45.00 per boy and is due by Special Needs Chairman: Carole Gaither ...... (H) 816-523-5380 May 11, 2005. Financial Training Chairman: Norman Kahn ...... (H) 913-341-4792 Training–It’s not assistance is available for fam- District Director: Matt Gettys ...... (W) 816-569-4971 just for Spring ilies who qualify. Funding is Senior District Executive: Brian Tobler ...... (W) 816-569-4985 limited, so requests should be District Executive: Jeff Terrell ...... (W) 816-569-4947 and Fall Anymore! made as soon as possible. OK, so you missed the Pio- Additional information will neer Trails Spring Training. be available at Roundtable or Well I guess you think you feel free to call Beverly Becker have to wait until the fall at 816-880-0432. Scouting course to be trained right? WRONG! The Pioneer Trails Spring Event – Training Team will not make A Success Timeless Values you wait to get the tools you Congratulations to Ed need for successful unit serv- Mulik for his first “official” ice. Dr. Kahn and his staff event as Activities Chairman! have several ways to make I guaranteed everyone would sure that you receive the full 20 • April 2005 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

the youth members it serves. sions will be presented. Out- make your training needs That's why Tiger Leader door sessions include Basic known, or contact Joe Trails West Training does not qualify a Adult Leader Outdoor Orien- Ogilvie, District Training leader as a Webelos leader. tation (BALOO) and Webelos Chair at 913/492-3880 or The program is different, the Leader Outdoor Experience [email protected]. District boys are different, and the (WLOE) for Cub Leaders and training to deliver each age the Scoutmaster's Outdoor Day Camp 2005 specific program must as well Leader Training (OLS) for Planning for the Trails 2004 Quality District be different. Therefore, as Boy Scout Leaders. West 2005 day camp are now they progress through the Trails West District also will under way and the pro- gram will be planned around has completed New Leader's various levels of the Scouting offers Health and Safety Training the Jungle Book theme and Essentials and Youth Protec- programs it is vital that lead- training at least twice a year, To effectively deliver the highlight the 75th anniver- tion training, Position Spe- ers obtain Position Specific once in December and once Scouting program it is training designed for each sary of the Cub Scout pro- cific training designed to in April, to provide leaders extremely important that new leadership position opportunities to obtain the gram. The dates for the camp address the age specific needs leaders receive the BSA train- accepted. necessary safety certifica- will be June 6th-9th and it and growth level of the ing designed to provide the Basic overall program tions prior to the winter and will be healed for the third Scouts involved is required. information, program tools, training is provided by New summer camping seasons. year in a row at the Timber Every program offered by and personal resources Leader's Essentials and As training needs are Ridge Adventure Center. We the BSA has been carefully needed by leaders to carry Youth Protection training. made known the Trails West are currently looking for pro- out the requirements of their researched and developed to Beyond those basic courses, District Training team will gram ideas and help staffing position. Once a new leader meet the age specific needs of new leaders in each program make additional training the camp. If you have any should take advantage of the available. ideas or would like to be a program information avail- Contact your Unit Com- part of the fun, call Shawn able in the Cub, Boy Scout, missioner or a member of the Hudson, Camp Director at and Venture Leader Fast Start District Training Team to 913-254-9548. programs. Each of these pro- grams is available on line and may be accessed through the Trails West Events Scout out Union Station Heart of America Council web page at HOAC-BSA.org. April Union Station affords Scoutmasters many opportunities to rein- Completion of Fast Start 7 Roundtable, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM force key Scouting principles —from encouraging exploration training by a new leader and nurturing scientifi curiosity,to developing an awareness and should be accomplished 9-10 Spring Camporee Pomona State Park 22900 S Highway appreciation of one ’s heritage. The Station is a must on every within 48 hours of having 368 Vassar KS 66543 troop ’s destination list.Scout out the opportunities at the Station and inside Science City.CALL TODAY! accepted the new leadership 12 District Committee Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harri- position. OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN MERIT BADGES Position specific training son, Olathe, 7PM Visit www.unionstation.org/scouting.cfm to download complete provided covers the entire 19 District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S guides explaining what badge requirements can be fulfilled at range of age specific youth Harrison, Olathe, 7PM Union Station. These are just a few of the badges included on programs offered by the BSA • American Heritage • Atomic Energy • Engineering - the Trails West District 20 Eagle Board of Review, Church of Jesus Christ LDS, 7845 • Landscape Architecture • Mammal Study • Model Design training team offers Cub Allman, Lenexa, 6:30PM (Please arrive 15 min. early) • Railroading Leader and Boy Scout Leader OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIG SAVINGS Training every spring and May • Book a field trip and save with just $6 general admission per every fall, and will work with Scout with advanced reservations. units having specific and 5 Roundtable, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM • Add a stage show or Extreme Screen movie for special combo unique training needs to 10 District Committee Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harri- discount. make training available as son, Olathe, 7PM needed. Venture Leader Ask about Science City’s unique Discovery Areas.These engaging training is offered as neces- 17 programs,which span from a Prehistoric Dig for fossils to the District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S futuristic Challenger Learning Center mission to Mars, are sary. A minimum of one Harrison, Olathe, 7PM designed to fortify unity and creativity. Visit www.unionsta- Outdoor Leader Training 19 Eagle Board of Review, Church of Jesus Christ LDS, 7845 tion.org/discovery.cfm for more details. program is offered each year, when there is sufficient Allman, Lenexa, 6:30PM (Please arrive 15 min. early) OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND HORIZONS demand, two outdoor ses- General admission includes unique national exhibits that can only be seen one place in Kansas City — at Union Station. Trav- eling exhibits through Sept.6: Trails West 2005 District Leadership BRAIN: The World Inside Your Head Journey in one ear and out the other. Generate real brainpower as you learn how the brain District Chairman Ed Hedges ...... 913-768-1420 functions and sometimes malfunctions. District Commissioner Geoff Mildenhall ...... 913-859-0506 The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition District Membership Chair Keith Neuman ...... 913 541-8362 Could you have survived? Discover how Sir Ernest Shackleton District Advancement Chair Ellen McGurk ...... 913-780-1577 and his men made history — just by staying alive. District Training Chair Joe Ogilivie ...... 913-492-3880 ALSO AT UNION STATION District Activities Chair Dave Elsey ...... 913-829-4594 Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure | Extreme Screen through District Camping Chair Bruce La Londe ...... 913 438-6619 Oct.21 MisAdventures in 3D | Extreme Screen July 30 –Feb.11,2005 District Family Friends of Scouting Marlene Bean ...... 913-782-3279 Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body | Exhibit District Popcorn Chair David Colvin ...... 913 307-0745 Oct. 2 – Jan. 3, 2005 Frontier Presents Can You Tell Me How to Get to Sesame Street? Boy Scout Roundtable Doug Strieby ...... 913 764-0547 | Exhibit Oct. 23 – Feb. 21, 2005 Cub Scout Roundtable David Bryant ...... 913 599-0514 Forces of Nature | Extreme Screen Oct.22 – June 30, 2005 District Director Alan J Sanders ...... 816 569-4958 Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS April 2005 • 21

in having the best day camp the assistance of their par- Youth Protection exeerance possible. Please ents against one another. Kaw plan on attending even if All Cub Scouts received a Month in April your not sure you or your patch, ribbon, a bag full of April is Youth Protection Pack is going. giveaways. The owners of Month and at Roundtable District the three fastest Cub Scout we will have Youth protec- Program Planning cars all received trophies. tion training and also have Fair As an added attraction, great tips on how your unit Cub Scout Day We look forward to see- several companies from the can oberve youth protec- The Program Kick-off is Fairfax Industrial area tion month. ing you and your boys at where your unit will get Camp Day Camp. sponsored a car in the 6th vital programming informa- annual Corporate Pine- Good Turn for It’s time for Day Camp. tion for the coming pro- Day Camp is the Super Cub Scout Day wood Derby Race. This cor- America gram year. Every Unit porate race were conducted Bowl of the Cub Scout year. Camp Adult needs to have representa- following the Cub Scout Grey and Mary have put tive at this meeting. races, and featured spe- together a great team and Training Edwardsville Community cially crafted pine wood are ready for a great sum- Day Camp Staff and Building, 696 S 3rd St, derby cars in which adults mer. Sign-up forms are Walking Leader Training Edwardsville, KS of the various departments here http://hoac-bsa.org/ will be held at Roundtable June 1st, 2005 from General Motors and Good Turn for America RES_Camping_Info.cfm. to assist you and your pack other area businesses com- We will discuss the high- is a national call to service peted against one another. lights of the coming year by the Boy Scouts of Amer- As a result of the corpo- Kaw Events and the great Council and ica that will help provide rate sponsorships and par- District activities your unit adequate food and shelter ticipation this event raised April will be able to participate and to develop good health over $27,500 to ensure a in. We will see you at 6:30 habits in our nation. 7 Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting 7:00 p.m. Rehm's quality summer camping Plan a community serv- Park Southern Baptist: Pratt Ave & Garfield St Bon- p.m. Edwardsville Commu- experience for young men ice activity for your unit, if ner Springs, KS 66012 nity Building, 696 S 3rd St, who otherwise could not you need some suggestions Edwardsville, KS. afford this opportunity. 7 Day Camp Staff Training at Roundtable on a project contact us and 14 District Committee/Commissioner Meeting 7:00 Thanks to General Friends of Scouting we can give you a few ideas. p.m. BPU Human Resources, 300 N. 65th St., Carry it out and then there Motors Fairfax Presentations is one more step. Kansas City, KS Plant! Now is the time to report May On Saturday, March 12, information about the serv- 2005, the Kaw District con- ice project in which your 3 Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting 7:00 p.m. Rehm's ducted its 6th annual unit participated, go to the Park Southern Baptist: Pratt Ave & Garfield St Bon- Pinewood Derby Race at Now is the time to con- Web site http://www.good- ner Springs, KS 66012 the General Motors Fairfax tact Rick Lockwood 913- turnforamerica.org and enter your information. 3 Day Camp Staff and Walking Leader Training at Plant. This joint venture 6842980 or Dusty Boa- allowed Cub Scouts from We will be having charts at Roundtable tright 816-569-4967 to Wyandotte and Leaven- reserve your FOS presenta- Roundtable to track the dis- 5 District Committee/Commissioner Meeting 7:00 worth Counties to race tion. Don’t miss out on a tricts progress. Thanks for p.m. BPU Human Resources, 300 N. 65th St., their gravity-propelled great presentation and an helping instill the life long Kansas City, KS pinewood cars that they opportunity to give back to habit of community service designed and carved with Scouting. in your Scouts. June 1 Program Kick-off 6:30p.m. Edwardsville Community Kaw 2005 District Committee Building, 696 S 3rd St, Edwardsville, KS District Chairman Doug Spangler ...... 913-441-3707 10 District Committee/Commissioner Meeting 7:00 District Commissioner Susan Rodgers ...... 913-351-1470 p.m. BPU Human Resources, 300 N. 65th St., Kansas City, KS Cub Scout Round Table Sharon Thebo ...... 913-287-2278 Boy Scout Round Table Shawn Mullen ...... 913 651-4550 27-7/1 Cub Scout Day Camp, Camp Theodor Naish Scout Camp, Bonner Springs, KS District Training Chair Greg Carpenter ...... 816-769-7975 Boy Scout Training Chair Rick Lockwood ...... 913-785-3555 Youth Protection Training Nancy Henre ...... 913-369-2726 Activities Chair Dan Hammond ...... 913-651-4885 Kaw Sprit Team Bob Sixta ...... 913-895-5730 Camping Chair Mike Henre ...... 913-369-2726 Advancement Chair Sharlet Untereiner ...... 913-651-3436 Relationships Chair Ray Thebo ...... 913-287-2278 District Director Charles Vonderheid ...... 816-569-4949 [email protected] Sr. District Executive Dusty Boatright ...... 816-569-4967 [email protected] District Executive Khary Floyd ...... 816-569-4965 [email protected] 22 • April 2005 DISTRICT NEWS Adventures in Scouting

Diamonds in the getting outside to relax or our great Scouting program. getting out of school. Before More information will be Twin Rivers Rough every one goes their different coming in the next few ways on the summer, we months so make sure you get want to make sure we give updated at Roundtables. You District more young boys the oppor- can also contact Landon tunity to get involved in Behrens at 800.776.1110 Scouting as part of their with any questions. Remem- 2004 Quality District summer activities. We will ber that flyers are available once again be conducting to all ages of Scouting and, if Merit Badge College strong and available to all the Cub Scout Day Camp will spring recruiting in an effort the schools that your pack youth in our community is be held the first FULL week to give boys the chance to do covers allows visits and Boy a Success! incredible. Congratulations of June from the 6th through some camping and swim- Talks, those can be sched- On February 19, 50 boys to the units that have earned the 9th at North Lake Park ming and hiking as part of uled for most any time! from several troops through- Free Rank Advancement for in Garnett this summer. out the Twin Rivers District the rest of 2005. Also, a This is the first chance many and beyond went to the La huge thank you must go to of your Cub Scouts that Cygne Power Plant to learn our Unit Presenters and joined Scouting over the past Twin Rivers Events about electricity and all Community Workers who few months will get to expe- forms of energy! Thanks to have been out there volun- rience some outdoor Scout- April all of our Counselors and teering their time and energy ing activities! Make sure 7 District Commissioner’s Meeting, United Methodist adult leaders for giving their to spread the word of Scout- you do not wait to get your Church, Paola; 6:30 PM time to allow the boys to ing, renewing and finding boys excited about the oppor- accomplish so much on their 7 Roundtable, United Methodist Church, Paola; 7:30 new support. tunities and signed up for path to Eagle. Thanks to PM Thanks again to all of you this awesome time! Regis- Dana Crawford for securing 7 OA Chapter 4 Meeting, United Methodist Church, for your help as we wrap this trations for Day Camp are the facilities to house this Paola; 7:30 PM campaign up in the coming being accepted right now. fun event. We all had a great Don’t forget, if you register 9 SM/ASM Specific Training (Part 1&2), Location days. We are excited to meet time and look forward to prior to May 11th, the cost is TBA, 8:30 AM and exceed our goal early more boys joining us next only $45 per scout! We are again this year so we can 13 SM/ASM Specific Training (Part 3), Location TBA, year. looking forward to bringing 7:00 PM focus on more of the pro- each and every Cub Scout gram and camping activities 14 District Committee Meeting, Beethoven’s, Paola, Friends of Scouting the highlight of their Cub we are looking forward to in 6:00 PM Scouting year. If you would the next few months. 15 Outdoor Leader Skills, Location TBA, 5:30 PM Fri- like to help out or just want Thanks to Chairman Dana day– 9:00 PM Saturday more information, contact Crawford and Family Chair Mary Ann Hodgson, Cub May Tom Randall for their hard Day Camp Director at 5 District Commissioner’s Meeting, United Methodist We have made great work this year. If you are 785.759.3238. Make sure Church, Paola; 6:30 PM progress in finishing our interested in participating on you attend Roundtables and Friends of Scouting Cam- this winning team as a com- keep checking out the Coun- 5 Roundtable, United Methodist Church, Paola; 7:30 paign early this year! munity leader or unit pre- cil Website for the latest on PM Thanks to all the families senter in the future, please Day Camp. 5 OA Chapter 4 Meeting, United Methodist Church, and businesses that have contact Overall FOS Chair Paola; 7:30 PM committed to support Scout- Dana Crawford at Spring Recruiting 7 BALOO Training, Location TBA ing again this year. Your 913.757.4451 or Landon As the warm spring and 12 District Committee Meeting, Beethoven’s, Paola, interest and dedication to Behrens at 800.776.1110 summer months come upon 6:00 PM keep the Scouting program x4941. us, we all look forward to Twin Rivers 2005 District Committee Roster

District Chairman: Mike Prothe ...... 913.294.2111 District Commissioner: John Berton ...... 785.242.8294 Activities Chair: Buddy Burris ...... 785.867.3005 Advancement Chair: Curtis Gibson ...... 913.898.4955 Camping Chair: Richard Grant ...... 913.755.3941 Endowment Chair: Ken Weide ...... 785.448.5560 Finance/Friends of Scouting Chair: Dana Crawford ...... 913.757.4451 Membership Chair: Wendy Richardson ...... 913.294.6660 Roundtable Commissioner (Boy Scouts): Dave Miller ...... 913.849.3574 Roundtable Commissioners (Cub Scouts): Kathy Kierl ...... 913.557.5869 Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 Special Needs Coordinator: Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 Training Co-Chairs: Lawrence Dickinson ...... 913.256.6809 Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 District Executive: Landon Behrens . . . . 800.776.1110 x 4941 816.569.4941 [email protected] HOAC and Twin Rivers District Information: www.hoac-bsa.org Adventures in Scouting DISTRICT NEWS April 2005 • 23

approval. Forward the form, THE U.S. ARMY MILITARY nary, allied health, pharmacy, along with a $100 post deposit, to POLICE osteopathic, chiropractic, nurs- Learning for Life the national office. You must be a DATES: July 16 - July 23; ing, and podiatry. Participants registered participant of an WHERE: Fort Leonard Wood, will also have time for extracur- Explorer post to attend. MO ricular activities, including an & Exploring PROGRAM: The program is COST: The cost for the partici- opening banquet and dance with several days of exciting competi- pants will be transportation to live entertainment, a tour of tions and events: lization of the Learning for Life and from Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., and much Contact Team competitions. CPR and school-based programs. (Ronald Reagan National Air- more. Movement, Spinal Immobiliza- Information Scholarships: Visit www.learning- port) or to Ft. Leonard Wood, View the conference brochure tion and Move, Arson Investiga- Your post or group is forlife.org to check out all the won- Missouri, and a $50.00 adminis- online at www.learningforlife. tion, Bunker Gear and SCBA tration fee. (DO NOT SEND org/exploring/health. important to us. While we derful scholarships available. The Relay, Room Search, Paramedic ANY MONEY WITH APPLICA- visit with all advisors, lead applications can be downloaded Biking Competition, Make & TION.) Academy Explorers will Tell Us Your Story teachers, and principals regu- from the internet side. Break, Ladder Raise. Individual be expected to cover costs for all We would like to hear about larly, we are available to We want to be there to assist events. One-Person CPR, Candi- breakfasts in Washington, D.C., what you are doing with articles address your needs and con- you in every way possible to date Physical Ability (CPAT), and some dinners. Housing, most and pictures. In the newsletter cerns as they arise. Please ensure your Learning for Life Written Examination, Initial lunches and some dinners, pro- we offer a abundance of informa- contact Lisa Hayes, Explor- Program is a success. With so Size-Up and Incident Command, gram insurance, and fees for the tion, but it is a lot of fun to see ing & Learning for Life Direc- many resources just a click Wildfire Shelter Deployment, academy will be provided. what the other posts and groups tor, at 816.569.4972 or away, it’s a great way to Bunker Gear and SCBA, Drill Explorers arriving early or stay- are doing out there. If you have a [email protected]; or Adam enhance your education cur- Competition. Seminars. ing late will be responsible for great story to tell of an adventure, Berthot, Senior Exploring & riculum. CAREER TRACT: Exploring early/late costs. Of course, spend- activity, or exciting event, send it Learning for Life Executive, career option in the fire service, ing money and uniform costs are in or email your story with pic- at 816.569.4970, or Mark Your EMS: New technologies review the participant's responsibility. tures and we’ll try to get it in to [email protected]. Calendars and operations of “Charlie,” REGISTRATION: The com- the newsletter. Got E-mail? K.C. @ Night 2005 TEXAS FOREST SERVICE: pleted nomination form with the Space shuttle recovery, INDUS- appropriate certifications must Scouting for Would you like updated DATES: Friday, May 13th TRIAL FIREFIGHTING: What be RECEIVED, not postmarked, Exploring information? Want through Saturday, May14th. Cartridges... are the differences: industrial vs. in the national office no later to know about the latest WHERE: TBA. municipal? DANIELLE SMAL- than February 11, 2005. Late and a Movie and Ice resources available to your COST: $45 per Explorer, $25 per Cream Social Adult. LEY FOUNDATION: Pipeline applications will not be consid- post’s leadership? Send us an InkjetCollect is happy to PROGRAM: This event will be safety and awareness, USAR K-9 ered. The information and appli- e-mail and we will add you to announce the second annual Ice fun-filled, and all night long. We RESCUE: Review of use of cation can be found on the our group listing. Your infor- canine search and rescue, TER- Cream Social Contest! This will begin the night on Friday Learning for Life Web site: mation will be kept confiden- RORISM AND WEAPONS OF event was a big success in 2004 with a Royals game, and end the www.learningforlife.org. Go to tial. MASS DESTRUCTION: Fire and we wanted to do it again. To event Saturday morning at Exploring then Law Enforce- service role in Homeland be eligible for the contest you Start Off 2005 Cerner Corporation. Kansas City ment Exploring and click on Defense; LPG EMERGENCIES: must submit recyclable cartridges @ Night is open to all registered Academies. You can also view with Learning for LPG awareness and operations, preliminary schedules for each of before May 31, 2004. The top Explorers and Venturers, ages FIRE PREVENTION AND the academies on the web site. three units collecting the most Life Resources 14-20. Every Post is required to INVESTIGATIONS: Overview acceptable inkjet cartridges will Here is a friendly checklist! Do be represented by at least 2 adult of fire prevention and arson 2005 National Health receive a free Ice Cream Party! you have these LFL resources in volunteers. Remember to sign up investigation, PROTECTIVE Careers Exposition Scouting for Cartridges will bring your office? Are you using as soon as possible, those buses CLOTHING: Types and use of DATES: August 3-7, 2005 the ice cream, toppings, cones them to help your program be fill up quickly. Look for the reg- personal protective equipment, WHERE: The National Insti- and sprinkles to your summer successful? istration packet to be online in FIREFIGHTING TOOLS: tutes of Health and the Uni- meeting and dish out a few Drug Abuse Prevention Edu- March. It’s going to be awesome! Course review and application of formed Services University, scoops in your honor. It is our cation Lessons: Wonderful sup- For questions and more infor- new tools used in the fire service, Bethesda, Maryland. way of thanking all the Scouts plemental resources available to mation contact Adam Berthot, TEXAS TASK FORCE ONE: COST: $400 per person (both who’ve been collecting car- help K-6th grade classrooms dis- Senior Exploring & Learning NYC response and USAR train- youth and adults), which covers tridges. cover the challenges of substance for Life Executive, at ing. the cost of meals, housing accom- Scouting for Cartridges prints abuse. 816.569.4970, or View the conference guidebook modations, and extracurricular a separate newsletter each quar- Exploring Youth and Adult [email protected] or Lisa online at activities. The National Health ter. In the Jan-March 2005 edi- Leader Guidebooks: Both may Hayes, Exploring & Learning www.learningforlife.org/explor- Careers Exploring Committee tion of Adventures in Scouting, be downloaded form the public for Life Director, at ing/fire. will offer a limited number of there were a trivia questions con- internet site www.learningfor- 816.569.4972 or scholarships to help defray cerning inkjets. The answer to life.org. Here you can choose [email protected]. 2005 NATIONAL LAW expenses for posts to attend the the questions can be found on your age appropriate Leader ENFORCEMENT exposition. the Council’s website in the Guidebook to assist your pro- 2005 National EXPLORING REGISTRATION: A promo- Scouting for Cartridges page gram. Fire/Emergency LEADERSHIP ACADE- tional brochure with registration under ‘Activities’. The first per- Super Safe and both editions Services Exploring Con- MIES form for the exposition will be son to call with the correct of the Life Choices games: ference IN CONJUCTION WITH THE sent to all health post advisors answer will win 2 tickets to DATES: June 20-24, 2005. Now a version can be played on FEDERAL BUREAU OF this fall. AMC Theatres and their name WHERE: Texas Engineering the public web site at www.learn- INVESTIGATION PROGRAM: This 3-1/2 day will be mentioned on the website. Extension Service, Texas A&M ingforlife.org. Kids can play DATES: July 2 - July 9; WHERE: conference will have participants To request a Scouting for Car- these games from home or the University, College Station, Quantico, VA spending two full days on the tridges newsletter, call Tim, Jeff classroom. Get the word out to Texas. THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT campus of the Uniformed Ser- or Alicia at (800) 494-9100 your parents and other teachers! COST: $350 per person. ADMINISTRATION vices University and one full day (there is no charge for the Process Evaluations: (one for REGISTRATION: The Post DATES: July 9 - July 16; at the National Institutes of newsletter). each school-based program) these Reservation/Security Deposit WHERE: Quantico, VA Health. Participants will attend You can also call Scouting for program-specific surveys are Form is available online and THE U.S. MARSHALS SER- interactive workshops and semi- Cartridges at (800) 494-9100 used as mid-year evaluation tool. through your Exploring Execu- VICE nars focusing on a variety of Monday-Friday from 8:00 – 5:00. So the month of January is an tive. Posts should complete the DATES: July 16 - July 23; health-care career options such excellent time to use them! It form and obtain the local Learn- WHERE: Washington, DC as medicine, dentistry, veteri- helps to get feedback on the uti- ing for Life office signature for Boy Scouts of America — Heart of America Council 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Volume 90

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Scout Training Helps Adult Save a Life! Most people think that first- began to turn pur- aid training offered in Scouting ple, Toni per- helps the Scouts to be prepared. formed the Heim- But without the training taken by lich Maneuver Toni Arellanes, a Cub Scout just as she had leader, things could have turned learned as a Cub out very differently for a fellow Scout leader. Judy employee. Gerling, the nurse Toni is the Food Service Man- at Indian Woods ager of Indian Woods Middle said, “Here is just School and has been an active another example Cub Scout leader. A few years of how important ago she learned the Heimlich it is for our maneuver as part of the prepara- employees to learn tion for Cub Scout Day Camp. these types of pro- She spent a week on Day Camp cedures. It was a Staff and enjoyed every minute of matter of life orToni Arellanes, left, receives a certificate from it. death. I don’t Diane Smith, Director of Food Services. On December 3, 2004 a fellow believe the ambulance would On January 10, Toni was rec- employee began choking on a have arrive in time to save the ognized at the Shawnee Mission piece of meat during lunch. Ini- employee’s life.” School Board meeting with a tially people called for the school Toni said, “When I looked up presentation made by Diane nurse but Toni realized that she and saw the fear in her face, I Smith, Director of Food Services. had to act fast. As the victim knew I had to do something.” Way to go Toni! K ANSAS C ITY TO OUR VALUED VOLUNTEER: Non-Profit U.S. POSTAGE PAID COUT HOP KANSAS CITY, MO S S PERMIT NO. 5839 10210 Holmes Road ⁄ Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 942-7757 or Fax: (816) 942-8337 HOURS: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri.: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs.: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. ⁄ Sat.: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.