2 ...... Tributes, Council Calendar, 4 ...... Commissioner’s Corner, Too Young for a Will?, Blood Drive, 13th Annual Commissioners College Will Sez Mic-O-Say 75th Anniversary 3 ...... Eagles, Fire Prevention Week, 5 ...... Scout Adventures at the American Royal, Scouting Online, Scout Night with the Comets 6 & 7 . . Camping/Training 8-15 . . . . District News

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Four National Eagle Scout Scholarships Awarded to HOAC Scouts

Each year the National Eagle Scout Association hurst University while maintaining his regular high State of Kansas, a Student Council Representative and provides 105 scholarships to Eagle Scouts from all school schedule. Jacob organized a Venture Crew at tutored 5th grade students at Blue Valley Elementary across the country to help them with their college edu- the Good Shepard Manor that is a home for disabled school. cation. Of the 105 scholarships, 80 are based on merit men. Ryan Charles Motter received his Eagle Scout and 25 are academic scholarships. They range from a Jacob is a member of the Order of the Arrow, has Award in Troop 186 chartered to the United one-time grant of $1,500 up to $2,000 per year for up served on Rotary Camp staff for two years, attended Methodist Church in Lenexa, Kansas. During his to 4 years. This year four Eagle Scouts from the Heart Philmont Scout Reservation twice and is a runner in Scouting career, Ryan served as Patrol Leader, Scribe, of America Council received scholarships from the the Tribe of Mic O Say. In high school he has been Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol National Eagle Scout Association. active in drama, student council, mock trial and is a Leader. He also attended Camp Alexander outside of David Cody Fritts of Blue Springs Missouri has member of the youth group at his church. John Ryan, Colorado Springs for two summers, Sid Richardson earned a total of 46 merit badges, attended the H. Roe Jacob’s Scoutmaster said “Jacob takes time with the Scout Ranch in Decatur, Texas, the VenDelatour Scout Bartle Scout Reservation 9 summers, is a member of smaller Scouts and is respectful to leaders. He really Ranch in Red Feathers, Colorado and the Philmont the Tribe of Mic O Say and served as an Assistant cares about the boys in the troop”. High Adventure Base. Scoutmaster. He is active in football, track, trap shoot- Ryan’s Scoutmaster said “Ryan embodies the spirit Jerry Prinds is a member of Troop 222 and lives in ing, band and the chess club at Blue Springs South and traits put forth in the Boy Scout Oath and Law. Overland Park, Kansas. He has served as Troop Guide, High School. David is a member of the National He is always willing to help others, as evidenced by his Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader in his troop. Honor Society, Youth Corps, 4-H and the youth group tutoring of my son. He has excelled academically and He is a Kansas Honor Scholar, a recipient of University at his church. personally as a result of his time with Ryan”. of Kansas Crowell Book Award (for the top 10% of his As his Scoutmaster, Riley Burrus said “Cody has Ryan has also been involved in his church serving as graduating class), a National Merit Commended Stu- been a ball of fire. He has earned more merit badges a Co-Moderator of the General Youth Council for the than any other Scout in the troop’s history, earning five dent and a National Foreign Language Honor Society Greater Kansas City Region Christian Church (Disci- Eagle palms. He also earned all the religious awards member. ples of Christ), a member of the Junior Deaconate and offered through the Scouting program”. Jerry received the Presidential Youth Community has logged more than 250 hours of Community Ser- Jacob Albers is a member of Troop 98 and lives in Service Award and his Eagle Scout project involved the vice through his church. Raytown Missouri. He plans to attend Creighton planning, construction and installation of 23 trail signs We wish David, Jacob, Jerry and Ryan the best in University and is a member of the National Honor along 5 miles of trail at the Overland Park Arboretum. their future endeavors! Society and has been taking college courses at Rock- He was a delegate to the 2002 America Legion Boys

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Council Calendar October November Tribute Funds 1 Naish Volunteers Work Day 3 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff Meeting In Memory of: Glen Steele 1 Pelathe District Popcorn Sale 3-5 Wood Badge Training Dave and Maylene Young Begins Tail Edwards Dr. L. Vincent Edmondson 3 Show N Sell Popcorn Distribution Anonymous 1 Annual Cub Scout Leader Pow David S. Allen 4 Order of the Arrow Vigil Banquet Richard Weiland Wow Tim Moran 4 H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation Ron and Marilyn Johnson 5 Cub Scout Day Camp Staff Meeting William Love Delmar and Sandra Feeler Work Day Edward Moran 7 Heart of America Council Blood Alvin Beitchman 4 Show N Sell Popcorn Distribution Merlyn Grubb Drive John F. Wilcox Jason Jacobs 4 Naish Volunteers Work Day Doug and Ila Utley 8-9 Project COPE / Climbing Weekend Downing Construction 8 Council Pow Wow Staff Meeting Larry and Karen Birkby 8-9 Climbing / Rapelling Program Virgie and Andrea Thomas Harris Franklin James “Jamie” Callahan 8 Sharing Native American Ways Ron and Patsy Simmons and Kyle 9 Popcorn Sales End Heartland Bank Seminar Meeting Govenor and Thresa Campbell Nancy Carl 10 Popcorn Paperwork Due to Council Robert and Kathryn Sindt and Sons 10-11 Order of the Arrow Section Tom and Carla Maloney 12 Council-wide Camping Committee Peter, Leland and Timm Conclave Pete and Loretta Goebel Meeting St. Thomas More School Donald Peterson 10-11 Project COPE Sherry Logue Limpus 12 Council Pow Wow Staff Meeting Pamela Papp 11 Climbing / Repelling Program Stewart Darnell 12 Sharing Native American Ways John and Karen McLeese 14 Council Executive Committee Robb Morgernthaler Seminar Meeting Phillip and Melinda Smith Meeting Greg, Linda and Kristen Thomas Mrs. T. M. Higgins, Jr. 13 Council-wide Good Turn Meeting Kay Winfield 15 Boy Scout Camp Draw Richard Newlin 19 Council Annual Business Meeting Mr. And Mrs. Jeffrey Thomas 15 Council-wide Training Meeting Bob and Patrick Willis Mrs. T. J. Higgins, Jr. and Recognition Dinner Willis Construction, Inc. 16 Boy Scout Camp Draw Christopher N. Shipley 20 Order of the Arrow Lodge Jeff and Jean Briley 18 H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation Joseph and Regina Shipley Executive Committee Meeting Michael Thomas Work Day Duane Albert 21 Final Popcorn Distribution John and Beth Manley Charles C. “Chuck” Gillis 18 Climbing / Rapelling Program Stan and Pam Ratliff (excluding Pelathe) James Dwyer, Sr. 23 Order of the Arrow Lodge Ames Stetzler 22 Back to Basics J. M. Fahey Construction Company Dr. Norman Zwickel Executive Committee Meeting Robert and Rita Baslock 22 Final Popcorn Distribution 24 Capitol Campaign Kickoff, Overland (excluding Pelathe) Park Convention Center 25 Council-wide Membership Meeting 28 Roundtable Commissioners 25 Council-wide Advancement Too Young for a Will? Meeting Committee meeting 28 Council Commissioners Meeting Many people put off getting a will organizations like the Boy Scouts that 28 Deadline For All Popcorn Returns because they feel they are not old reflect your interests and values. 29 Council-wide Good Turn Meeting 30 Pelathe Popcorn Ends enough to need one. They say to them- Fourth, getting your first will in selves, “I’ll take care of this when I place while you are younger will make it retire.” easier for you to adjust it later as the Actually, there are several reasons for need arises. having a will earlier in life. Finally, peace of mind is a wonderful First, there is the possibility, though blessing at any age. Having a valid will remote, that death could come by acci- in place will give you a sense of accom- dent or illness. And this means that hav- plishment and satisfaction. You will ing a will makes good sense. appreciate knowing that you have cared Second, having minor children for one of the most important responsi- Handcrafted Native American Accessories makes planning for their care extremely bilities in life. important. Through a will, you can We have a free Will Information Kit Home of the Original Peach Nehi Float! name custodians for dependents and that can further help you think these (also featuring Mama G’s Pizza) trustees of family trusts. things through and prepare you for a Check out our camp & craft supplies for Scouting. Third, though your estate may be visit with an estate-planning attorney. HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER! modest, you still have the right (and For this no-obligation packet, please the For more information, Call us at (417) 646-2221, obligation) to make your own decisions Council at (816) 942-9333. You may E-mail us at [email protected] regarding the disposition of your assets. also visit our web site at www.hoac- or visit our website at www.scottsiconiumstore.com This includes designating bequests for bsa.org.

Heart of America Council BLOOD DRIVE

Friday, November 7, 2003 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Expect the Council Service Center appointment to take 10210 Holmes Rd. about 45 minuntes. Kansas City, MO 64131

Services are being provided by the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City. Please see Debbie Holt or contact her at (816) 942-9333 ext. 163 to sign-up for an appointment. Adventures in Scouting • October 2003 • 3

DISTRICT UNIT NAME DISTRICT UNIT NAME Eagles North Star 1357 Lincoln Hittner Red-Tailed Hawk 315 Gregory Alan Holle North Star 1357 Adam James Hoefer Red-Tailed Hawk 315 John William Intfen DISTRICT UNIT NAME North Star 1370 Robert Alan McCall Red-Tailed Hawk 315 John Louis Miller III Blue Elk 1138 Ryan Tyler Soendker North Star 1370 Jeffrey Michael Parrett Red-Tailed Hawk 412 Marshall Jared Mallicoat Blue Elk 1178 Christopher Charles Stoll North Star 1376 Joshua Alan Bowles Red-Tailed Hawk 412 Patrick Randall McWhirter Blue Elk 1206 Tylar Scott Reeder North Star 1381 Brett M. Babcock Red-Tailed Hawk 412 Ian Vincent Meyer Blue Elk 1216 Phillip Allen Cochran North Star 1395 Charles Andrew Bishop Red-Tailed Hawk 412 Matthew Dale Pruitt Blue Elk 1223 David Matthew Main North Star 1395 Stephen Edward Maxwell Older Red-Tailed Hawk 412 Robert C. Rolle Blue Elk 1266 Casey Dean Embree North Star 1412 Dustin Michael Martin Red-Tailed Hawk 6783 Cameron Thomas Skidmore Blue Elk 1310 Trevor Wayne Roberts North Star 1460 James Andrew Wallace, Jr. Thunderbird 1032 Ryan Arthur Pruitt North Star 1633 Charles David Heavalow Blue Elk 1492 Andrew Scott Ebert II Thunderbird 1032 Ryan Christopher Verba Northern Tier 93 Kyle J. Chmielewski Blue Elk 1692 Tyler Reed Clark Thunderbird 1111 Collin Reginald Kelch Northern Tier 93 Christopher Alan Eckard Blue Elk 1692 Michael Anthony Malick Thunderbird 1124 Daniel Patrick Hook Northern Tier 93 Joseph Patrick Yeado Blue Elk 1692 Jesse Don McCall, Jr. Thunderbird 1124 Andrew "A.J." Joseph Lee Northern Tier 189 Ronald William Chance Irick II Blue Elk 1692 Kyle David Stewart Thunderbird 1210 Scott C. Gerhardt Northern Tier 192 Rhett Carlson Buckley Blue Elk 1763 Jason Carisle Hoyt Thunderbird 1256 Adam Michael Turney Northern Tier 192 Todd Bradley Doleshal Big Muddy 1415 Kevin Patrick Hare Thunderbird 1264 Philip Levi Bybee Northern Tier 192 Edward James Gipson Kaw 66 Andrew Michael Forsyth Thunderbird 1269 Sean R. Holland Northern Tier 192 Scott Edward Peterson Kaw 66 Christopher Hansen Thunderbird 1269 William Robert Kerner III Northern Tier 279 Sion Patrick Kavanaugh Kaw 66 William Samuel Lathrop Thunderbird 1269 Alexander G. Leonard Northern Tier 279 Kyle Richard Waters Kaw 165 Joseph James Grasela III Thunderbird 1269 Lucas Tyler Pilgrim Northern Tier 283 Paul William Kaldahl Thunderbird 1269 Alexander Evans Wilson Kaw 2003 Tyson David Poulton Northern Tier 299 Nicholas John Burman Thunderbird 1274 Derek Allen Roth Lone Bear 1400 Garrett Wayne Depue Northern Tier 299 Christopher Michael Coen Thunderbird 1285 Donald Eugene VanCamp II North Star 1214 Bryce Andrew Nordhues Northern Tier 299 Bradley Clark Mascal Thunderbird 1338 Ryan Christopher Shipman North Star 1214 Andrew B. Weir Northern Tier 299 Daniel Joseph Sanderson Thunderbird 1391 Michael Craig Humphrey North Star 1247 Joshua Andrew Cheney Northern Tier 302 Daniel Gene Cox Thunderbird 1421 Gregory William Ford North Star 1247 Richard Lee Sleightholm, Jr. Northern Tier 351 James Andrew Whitney Thunderbird 1469 Jon Claude Christensen North Star 1247 Christopher Irven Stroup Northern Tier 439 Stetson Tyler Barnhouse North Star 1260 Aaron Spencer Williams Northern Tier 494 Zachary Nathan Peck Thunderbird 1469 Jonathan David Hokenson North Star 1271 Aaron Joel Appling Pelathe 55 Jordan Andrew Gouge Trailhead 10 Nicholas Lee Rauth North Star 1271 Chance Andrew Harp Pelathe 59 Kendall C. Scarffe Trailhead 10 Allan Dale Adam Schoof North Star 1313 Jonathan Edward Friedmeyer Pelathe 158 Nathan Markham Trailhead 10 Scott M. Sturgeon North Star 1313 Joshua Thomas Smith Pioneer Trails 1024 Justin Ray Conklin Trailhead 257 Gordon Hans Lamb North Star 1313 Zachary Thomas St. John Pioneer Trails 1024 Sean Michael Riggs Trailhead 282 Matthew Benoit Kuemmerlein North Star 1314 Robert Kenneth Bratney Pioneer Trails 1046 Mitchell Craft Bradbury Trails West 181 Lukas Benjamin Schroeder North Star 1314 Matthew Thomas Tucker Pioneer Trails 1150 James Henry Maggard Trails West 401 Ryan Scott Evans North Star 1354 Michael James Martin Red-Tailed Hawk 315 Matthew Ryan Croft Trails West 428 Thomas Mills Taylor North Star 1354 Grant Madison Stanley Red-Tailed Hawk 315 Derrick David Crozier

Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 6th-12th Prevent Fires Before They Start!

Throughout Your Home: ■ Keep all lighters and matches in locked or ■ Make sure there are two escape routes high cabinets away from children. from every room, including basement ■ Install smoke detectors on every level of bedrooms. the home in rooms, stair landings, and ■ Use light bulbs with the correct wattage passageways. Test them monthly. for the fixture. ■ Use outlets safely. Don’t plug too many Change batteries twice a year. large appliances into one outlet, overload ■ Replace all frayed, cracked or broken an extension cord, or plug more than one ■ Consider installing automatic fire sprin- electrical cords. extension cord into an outlet. klers to spray water on fire in its early stages to reduce or stop damage. ■ Check for independent checking lab ■ Store and use all cleaning products and safety labels (i.e., UL, FM) on all appli- aerosol cans away from heat. Don’t burn ■ Put out cigarettes in an ashtray. Never ances and portable heaters. the containers or throw in trash that will throw them in the trash. Make sure they be burned. are completely out. ■ Do not use electrical appliances or tools when you or the cord is in or near water.

Get a Leather Bead! Bring your Cubs and Webelos in to learn about leather, its uses, where it comes from and work on a leather project. The only cost to you is the cost of the project. Most projects cost less than $6.00 per boy. We have Knife Cases, Coup Fobs, Kneckerchief Slides, Coasters and many other Leathercraft projects. It’s a blast for the kids and the adults. Call and schedule your den today. The Leathersmith Supply Co. 9335 W. 87th Overland Park, KS 66212 913-901-0105 4• October 2003 • Adventures in Scouting A Role of the Commissioner Communications Link How does a unit leader come to know what Naish, we are now planning a diamond jubilee event resources are available for him or her to make the for Mic-O-Say and the Bartle Scout Camp. Unit unit’s program better? The new leader is first leaders want and need information about the who, exposed to all that the district and council have to what, where, when, how much, etc. for this event offer at basic training. Of course, since that unit and commissioners are well positioned to supply leader is new, he or she is focusing on the key issues that information. Each district will have a round- and tasks of getting started and may not remember table liaison for these 75th Anniversary celebrations all that was communicated in and will have new news each month to training. The council mails announce and distribute. Units that are each unit leader this newspa- now finalizing their 2003-2004 Program per, Adventures in Scouting, Plans will want to consider participating in which covers many of the this event. You, as commissioners, can highlights but cannot give in- provide them with the information they depth knowledge of the multi- need. tude of resources that all unit Commissioners serve units and help to leaders need. Roundtables are make them successful in many ways. geared to providing ongoing information and Assisting with membership growth has been a key resources to help a unit be successful, but not every focus in August and September. Assisting with char- unit leader attends. So really it boils down to the ter renewals, monthly visits, and assessments of unit commissioner, and his or her monthly visits and needs are year-round efforts. Problem solving, meetings with unit leaders, to understand what each coaching, mentoring, and ensuring appropriate particular unit leader needs and to deliver those recognition are also year-round as needed. But resources and information items in a timely manner. being a reliable and comprehensive communications Throughout the summer (at camp), and each link between the unit and all that is available month during the current school year, information through the district and council is as important as about a once-in-a-lifetime special event has been and the rest. The unit leader’s job is huge and trying to will be made available for unit leaders. I am talking provide fun and exciting program requires new ideas about the June 12, 2004 75th Anniversary Celebra- and fresh approaches to popular annual events. The tion of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and the 75th Sum- district and council committees generate that help mer of Camping at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reser- and commissioners bring that great news to units. I vation. Following close on the heels of a very hope each of you will take a fresh look at what your successful 75th Anniversary Celebration at Camp units need and make sure they get it! Mic-O-Say 75th Anniversary Celebration News Mark your planner now for the 13th Annual Heart of America Commissioners College Dean of the College Tom Lenz has you in planning and development. If you announced that plans are underway for the are interested in becoming a commissioner 2004 Commissioner’s College, scheduled for contact your District Commissioner for an March 12 and 13, 2004. If you are a Unit application form and for information on Commissioner, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, upcoming training sessions. The degree Committee Chairperson or other interested program is open to all registered commis- leader, you need to be on the mailing list for sioners who have attended initial training. this year’s College Catalog. If you are a Contact Ross Pfannenstiel or Patrick Ayers Troop and Pack leader, you will find the at the Council Office for more information Continuing Education program has been and to be placed on the mailing list. expanded to include new courses to assist Registration There are well over 1000 tribesmen already registered for the 75th Anniversary Celebration June 12, 2004. The early bird dis- Mic-O-Say 75th Anniversary Celebration count period expired September 30, but there is still plenty of time to register at the regular price -- $50 for adults and $25 for youth Saluting Generations Past, Current and Future (under 18 on June 12, 2004), plus an extra $10 if you want to ride The Tribe of Mic-O-Say has become an important part of the lives of thousands of Scouts and Scouters one of our comfortable, air-conditioned buses. Get on the internet who have walked the hills of Osceola. On June 12, 2004 the 75th Anniversary Tribal Feast is your oppor- and go to our web site at www.Mic-O-Say.org, then follow the tunity to participate in this historical event for Tribesmen and Honored Women from all over the world. instructions to get to the registration form. Highlights include: Exciting Programs for Everyone Re-dedication Trek begin at the Mic-O-Say Memorial Lodge, re-dedicate your Resolutions and The Theme for the 75th Anniversary Celebration is “Genera- end with a ceremony in Lone Bear Council Ring where you will receive a special coup. tions Past, Present, and Future” and we will celebrate the unbroken History Book of Mic-O-Say a collector’s edition book will be available highlighting the history spirit of all tribesmen, young and old, with exciting events for every- of Mic-O-Say and the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. one. In fact, there will be so much going on that you won’t be able Special patch including segments that you can earn for participating in programs during the Feast. to see it all. You will have to choose what you want to see and do Tour the new Mic-O-Say Lodge see the improvements at the Reservation made possible most, from our traditional, but expanded Tribal Attire Workshop, to through the “Keeping Our Promise” Capital Campaign. a new and exciting Patch Trading venue. Take guided tours of some Special Recognition of those Tribesmen who have, or are serving our country in the armed forces. of our oldest tribal sites (and learn what you may not have known Fireworks, 75th Anniversary Coups, souvenirs, special magic moments about them) or help us celebrate the dedication of our newest ones. and more! Expect surprises, as well. Most everyone will want to experience the To Register: Go to the Mic-O-Say website (www.mic-o-say.org). You can register by clicking on the 75th new Spirit Trail, which will celebrate our customs and traditions, Anniversary Celebration Page. and lead everyone to the point, to renew, to recommit, and to be Cost: You can save 60% of the registration fee by taking advantage of the Early Bird process for this event. presented with their special 75th Anniversary coveted coup. That evening everyone will come together for a very special 75th Anniver- If you register between: Adult Youth sary Ceremony and the installation of our new Chieftain for 2004. October 1 and February 29 $50 $25 Transportation March 1 and June 10 $75 $40 Due to the number of people expected to attend the anniversary, Walk-in $100 $50 we are encouraging everyone to ride the convenient and comfortable buses being provided for a low $10 fee. Individual cars will not be Note – due to planning and logistics, walk-ins are strongly discouraged. allowed on the reservation. Parking has been arranged in a field at Transportation: Due to the size of this event we ask that individuals do not drive their vehicles to this Iconium and shuttle buses will take you from there into camp. If event. All cars will be parked in a field at Iconium. Comfortable, air-conditioned bus transportation will you do plan to stay overnight in a campsite, register early before the be provided from Kansas City to the Bartle Reservation for a nominal $10 fee. Ride with friends and leave campsite spaces are gone, and pack light so that you can easily carry the driving to us! your gear from the Iconium parking to the shuttle buses. Adventures in Scouting • October 2003 • 5 Boy Scout Adventures at the American Royal

Livestock Show/Judging: Experience the City’s history as well in its every day life best of the in the 21st century. Within the walls of best in live- the museum is the American Royal Gift stock. 10 Shop. The gift shop is loaded with breeds of unusual offerings such as one-of-a-kind showman cat- western T shirts, jewelry, toys, novelties tle, heifers, lambs pigs. Learn what the and perfect souvenirs of the Royal. judges are looking for. Visit the barns. Watch livestock take their “beauty baths” Scavenger Hunt: It’s Boy Scout Night with in preparation for their time “on stage in The starting point front of the judge. of the scavenger hunt is directly in the Kansas City Comets ADM World of front of the Agriculture: The Museum’s entrance February 21st, 2004 premier education where each participant receives a card 7:35 p.m. Game event of the Ameri- with a number of questions to answered. can Royal offering These answers can be found in the Kansas City Comets Vs. children, adults, World of Agriculture. The hunt begins at exhibitors and guests the opportunity to 9AM on Saturday, 11AM on Sunday San Diego Sockers learn about the importance of agriculture and runs throughout the day until in our daily lives. Food and clothing are approximately 3PM. Upon completion First 3000 Fans Receive Mini Soccer Ball! emphasized with displays of corn, wheat, of the hunt each participant will come soybeans, sheep, beef, pork and bees, back to the starting point, present their Scouts Receive New Comets Patch! Witness the preparation time and birth completed card to the volunteer and of baby pigs under the direction of the receive the American Royal badge. Participation in the Pre-Game Human Tunnel! Kansas State University Birthing Clinic. Wild West The Cost Per Person is $9. Each Will Receive: Petting Zoo: Touch, Show: feel and talk to ani- The Great mals of all kinds. American Wild West Show featur- The Comets are looking for Packs and Troops to perform the Color ing the color and pageantry of the Old Guard Ceremony before all Comets games. Marketplace: Commercial exhibits and West comes thundering into Kansas City featuring nonstop action October 25th marketplace booths Watch the November/December issue of Adventures in Scouting for and 26th. Tickets to the shows are only offering a unique the Comets flyer insert. shopping experience $9 and include grounds admission to with items ranging livestock events and all exhibits for the from candies and day. For more information on both of these programs, contact Chris Kreiser at (816) 474-2255 ext: 232 fudge to new trucks and everything in Ranch between, including clothing, jewelry and Rodeo: western life style products. Watch wild American Royal Museum: The museum cow milking, is home to arti- double mug- facts dating ging (a com- Go Online With before 1900 of bination of wrestling and roping), doc- Kansas City’s her- toring and cattle sorting. Competitors itage. Learn the are real cowboys from the best ranches Scouting in the region. importance agriculture plays in Kansas Magazine Attention Scouts! Invite a friend to join your troop, and you can earn this free collectible Scout Recruiter patch. Registered adult volunteer Scout leaders, are you all aware of the many resources Scoutmaster: available at www.scouting-magazine.org, the Scouting magazine website? A troop's best recruiters are Scouts who are enthusiastic about Scouting and their Shortly after the print edition is mailed, the entire editorial text and many pho- troop's recent adventures. tographs and illustrations from each issue are posted. In addition, the Web version of every issue back to September 1988 is available in the archive section. Visitors can • Challenge your Scouts to invite their friends to join the troop. submit a letter to the editor, a “Worth Retelling” story, or questions and responses •Present the sample patch you recently were mailed to the first Scout who for the “Front Line Stuff” column. Readers can also test their wits with an interac- recruits a new member, then pick up additional free patches at the Heart of tive version of the “Family Fun Page.” A customer service page provides a way to e- America Council service center as membership applications are turned in. mail questions about magazine delivery or changes of address for either Boys’ Life or • The recruiting period is September through December 2003. Scouting. Another page enables leaders to post detailed information about up and • Look for more information to come in Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines, as coming unit anniversary celebrations. Although the full text for “Cub Scout Program Helps” and “Boy Scout Troop well as on the National website. Program Features” is not included, the schedule of 2003-2004 Cub Scout themes and Webelos Scout activity badges as well as suggested troop program features ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING through August 2004 are listed. Published January, February, March, April, May, June/July, August, September, October, November/December by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. Mailed without charge to all Cubmasters, assistant Cub- Other site resources include: masters, den leaders, den leader coaches, Tiger Cub den leaders, Webelos leaders, Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, Team Coaches, Explorer Advisors, assistant Explorer Advisors, Venturing crew leaders, unit • Annual magazine indexes back to 1993 and selected earlier years. chairmen, chartered organization representatives, district committee, all commissioners, all board members, and can be found on our website, www.hoac-bsa.org • Rules for entering the current reader photo contest, plus winning entries from three previous photo contests, one Dutch oven recipe contest, and one reader essay PRESIDENT TREASURER SCOUT EXECUTIVE contest. John D. Hunkeler, MD Stephen M. Clifford James J. Terry • History of Scouting Magazine articles from the 90th, 85th, and 75th anniversary VICE PRESIDENTS LEGAL COUNSEL EDITOR Clifford W. Illig David A. Fenley Lori Gooding issues, plus a PDF file version of the first issue (April 1913). Thomas J. McCullough Policy on permission for reprinting articles. COUNCIL COMMISSIONER • David J. Zimmer Richard T. Boeshaar Guidelines for writers and cartoonists. E. Frank Ellis • • Rate information for advertisers. 6• October 2003 • Adventures in Scouting Adventures in Scouting • October 2003 • 7 Attention: Northern Tier slates of candidates to serve in elective offices Lisa R. Hayes, HOAC, BSA, 10210 Holmes October Salutes for the district. Nominations will be accepted Road, Kansas City, MO 69131-4212, and This Month in the Eagle Salute Spotlight Cub Scout Unit Leaders from the date of this notice through October FAX 816-942-8086. Nominations received The Northern Tier District is proud to pre- As “Back to School” is now upon us, appli- 1, 2002. Nominations must be submitted by by mail or facsimile after October 1, 2003, sent our new Eagles of the Northern Tier: cations are coming in. Many of you have mail or facsimile using the following form to WILL NOT be considered. Andrew Whitney of Troop 351, Paul Kaldahl of already completed your School Night Recruit- Troop 283, Brad Mascal, Nick Burman and ment and received your Kansas City Chiefs Daniel Sanderson of Troop 299, Sion Scouting T-Shirts. But, there are still units that Kavanaugh and Kyle Waters of Troop 279, Stet- still need to turn in your new applications. Calendar of Events son Barnhouse of Troop 439, Christopher Listed are the remaining Drive By Drop Off Eckard, Kyle Chimielewski and Joseph Yeado of Dates. As our Quest for Quality District con- Troop 93, Daniel Cox of Troop 302, Chance October tinues, we need every unit to turn in their appli- Irick of Troop 189, Rhett Buckley and Todd cations immediately following their School 2 District Roundtable located at Village Presbyterian Church at 7:00PM Doleshal of Troop 192. Congratulations to you Night Recruitment. Thank you to everyone for all from your Northern Tier District Commit- 7 Youth Protection/New Leaders Essential located at Shawnee Unite Methodist all you do. tee and the Heart of America Council. We Church, 10700 Johnson Drive (Check-in begins at 6:30 pm and training begins at Salute You! OCTOBER 2nd, 2003 ROUNDTABLE 7:00p.m.) Village United Presbyterian Church 9 District Committee Meeting, Community Covenant Church, 7230 Quivera Rd., 6:30 We Salute Our Northern 6641 Mission (come early (6:30 pm) to turn in new applications) PM Tiuer Roundtable and All 9 District Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:30 PM Our Wonderful Volunteers FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL: 11-12 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training Located at Camp Klassen 40910 W That Make It Happen 311th Street, Paola, Kansas. Check in begins at 7:30 AM Saturday. For questions LISA HAYES, NORTHERN TIER In October we want to salute all the great DISTRICT EXECUTIVE and more information contact Danny Kamphaus at 913-236-9325. volunteers that come together once a month to 816-942-9333 EXT. 172 OR 14 Cub Scout Job Specific Training Location TBA (Check-in begins at 6:30 pm and make the Scouting Program fun, educational, [email protected] and informative. From Training, to Camporee, training begins at 7:00 PM) to Day Camp, to Eagle Projects, to Camping CATHI MAYNARD, NORTHERN TIER 16 District Eagle Board of Reviews, Located at the LDS Church, 7845 Allman, 6:30 PM updates, it’s all at Roundtable. Thank you to MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Lorri Kearns and Dave Sultz, our Cub Scout 913 648-7166 OR [email protected] 17-19 District Camporee Located at Camp Naish in “North Meadow” For questions and more information contact Steve Brady (913) 362-8441 or David Woy at (913) 362- Roundtable Commissioners, Ron Bonnewits, MISSY BROWN, NORTHERN TIER our Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner, and SCHOOL NIGHT CHAIRMAN 4931. Gordon Kauffman, our Venturing Roundtable 913-362-3633 OR [email protected] Commissioner for always going above and November beyond to insure Roundtable is always fun and Remember, the sooner you turn in your 1 Council POW WOW informative with the fellowship of friends to applications and fees in the return envelop pro- make the evening complete. Also, a round of vided, the sooner you can receive the Kansas 6 District Roundtable located at Village Presbyterian Church at 7:00PM applause to our District Committee who always City Chiefs and Scouting T-Shirts for your new 13 District Committee Meeting, Community Covenant Church, 7230 Quivera Rd., 6:30 represent the up an coming for our District, Scouts. Look forward to seeing you! recognizing special achievements, making sure (To receive the T-shirts, all applications and PM we all know what trainings are coming up and fees have to be turned in on or before the Octo- 13 District Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:30 PM where, and keeping us charged up to reach our ber 2nd Roundtable, 2003) District Goals. Northern Tier is a great place to 15 Super Saturday located at Shawnee United Methodist Church 10700 Johnson Drive be. Encourage your unit leaders to come and Popcorn (4 blocks east of Nieman Rd. on Johnson Dr.) starting at 8:00AM enjoy Roundtable. You will learn so much, For questions and more information please 18 Troop Committee Challenge located at Shawnee United Methodist Church 10700 contact Lisa Hayes, District Executive at 816- receive great information, and meet new peo- Johnson Drive (4 blocks east of Nieman Rd. on Johnson Dr.) check-in at 6:30 ple. 942-9333 ext. 172 or Doug Lenhart, District Just look at how much fun we have. Popcorn Chairman at (913) 383-2724. I look session begins at 7:00PM forward to a popping great year for popcorn. 20 District Eagle Board of Reviews, Located at the LDS Church, 7845 Allman, 6:30 PM Friends of Scouting 2003 It’s that time to sign your unit up for Friends of Scouting. Remember, free rank KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE! advancement to all units upon reaching their IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS Friends of Scouting Unit goal and Participa- District Chairman Skip Peavey ...... (913)-661-9999 tion Goal to December 31st, 2004. For more District Vice-Chairman Bill Henderson ...... (913)-383-1950 information or questions, please contact Lisa Hayes at the Council service center or call District Commissioner Mark Warnick ...... (913)-268-6260 Steve Brady, our 2004 Family Friends of District Activities Chairman Steve Springer ...... (913)-631-4215 Scouting Chairman at (913) 362-8441. We, District Advancement Chairman Judy Tuckness ...... (913)-268-9996 as the Northern Tier District have the oppor- District Camping Chairman Gene Adams ...... (913)-362-4509 tunity to show our support to the Scouting Order of the Arrow Adult Advisor Tony Adams ...... (913) 677-2219 Program. Friends of Scouting is such a vital District Membership Chairman Cathi Maynard ...... (913)-648-7166 part of our program in its help to support our leaders in their needed training, preserving District Website Liaison Cathi Maynard ...... (913)-648-7166 both the Naish and Bartle Reservations that District School Night Chairman Missy Musick-Brown . . . . . (913)-362-3633 we all enjoy year after year, and that needed District Program Chairman Steve Brady ...... (913) 362-8441 help for camp, uniforms, or registration fees District Training Chairman Judy Yeager ...... (913) 362-2029 for those that may need a little help. Let’s gear Cub Scout Training Coordinator Dave Sultz ...... (913)-381-7824 up for another phenomenal year in our sup- Boy Scout Training Coordinator John Forsyth ...... (913)-341-5061 port of scouting through Friends of Scouting. Youth Protection and Safety Judy Yeager ...... (913)-362-2029 Notice of District Election Training Registrar Bob Wasser ...... (913)-631-2702 Pursuant to District Election Procedures, District Cub Scout Roundtable all voting members (i.e., registered Charter Commissioner Lorri Kearns ...... (913) 583-1011 Organization Representatives and registered District Cub Scout Co-Chairman Members-at-Large) of the Northern Tier Dis- Commissioner Dave Sultz ...... (913) 381-7824 trict are notified that a District Election will District Boy Scout Roundtable be conducted on October 9, 2003 at 6:30 Commissioner Ron Bonewits ...... (913) 631-2165 PM, at Community Covenant Church Venturing Roundtable located at 7230 Quivira Road, Shawnee Mis- Commissioner Gordon Kauffman ...... (913)-677-3080 sion, KS. A nominating committee chaired District Executive Lisa Hayes ...... (816) 942-9333 ext: 172 by Skip Peavey has been formed to assemble [email protected] Adventures in Scouting • October 2003 • 9

Trick or Treat 2004 Friends of Scouting on tour of the B-2 bomber and tours of the Apache helicopter and A-10 wings. Joining Calendar of Events As all of the youth come to doors and Campaign the troop were several Webelos from Pack look for treats this Halloween not only Please help continue to make scouting 3258 as well as Venture Crew 2257. will you have a goody for them but also a October affordable and available to everyone. It is Troop 257 recently bid farewell to its small card to tell them about Scouting. time to make sure that your unit is signed Scoutmaster of nine years, Chuck Even. For- 2 Roundtable, Eagle Scout Project These are available for customization or up for a Friends of Scouting presentation. tunately for the troop and its youth, Chuck’s Review, Order of the Arrow Chapter, you can just use the general Trailhead If you have not already signed up your unit retirement is only a status change, as he con- Merit Badge Counselor Training – form. For more information call Roger for this year, now is the time. Friends of tinues to provide leadership to the troop, 7pm – Christ Episcopal Church, 91st Hoyt or Rob Gilkerson at the Council Ser- Scouting presentations only take 5 minutes Venture Crew and district. & Nall vice Center, 816-942-9333. and should be scheduled for either your Since Troop 257 has not been able to get Court of Honor or Blue and Gold. You can into Philmont they have created their own 4 OA Vigil Banquet - Naish Fall Round-Up either sign up at Roundtable, or contact this high adventure by sending a group of Scouts 4 Boy Scout Job Specific Training – Vil- Please take a minute and evaluate your year’s chair, Greg Spies at 913-338-4354, or to Rocky Mountain National Park for several Troop, Pack, or Crew’s recruitment for this Rob Gilkerson at the Council Service Center days. There they practiced their back-country lage Presbyterian Education Center fall. at 816-942-9333 x178. hiking and camping skills, learned to purify 4-5 Webelos Leader Outdoor Experience 1.Did you do a Fall Recruitment event? water and came face-to-face with moose, elk, Training 2.If so how many youth did you, recruit Feature Unit of the Month deer and beavers. (Compared to last year)? Troop 257 is a very well rounded Troop 9 Commissioner’s Mtg. – 7pm – Valley 3.Have you turned in all of the that participates in most of the Council and View Methodist, 95th & Antioch applications? District events. What really makes Troop 11-12 Outdoor Leader Skills Training - Naish If the answer to any of these questions is 257 stand out is their understanding of the 15 District Committee Mtg - 7:00pm - no or if all this draws a blank then please full family of Scouting. Troop 257 is a very well rounded Troop not only do they do a Contact us, Fall Round-Up Chairman Peter Rolling Hills Presbyterian, 93rd & great job of recruiting Webelos into the Grassl (913) 268-5469, or Rob Gilkerson at Nall Troop but they also pass their older more the Council Service Center at (816) 942- Troop 257 has the whole Family of Scouting experienced boys into Venturing. Venture 16 Eagle Board of Review – LDS Church 9333 ext. 178. at Bartle Crew 2257 composed primarily of older boys (130th and Wornall) – 7:30 p.m. from Troop 257, has been a great place for 16 Youth Protection Training – 7pm - Annual Business Meeting older boys that have done everything in the and Election Troop. LDS Church (130th and Wornall) Annual Business Meeting and Election Troop 257 just completed an exciting 17-19 Camporee – Louis-Young Park, On October 15, 2003 at 7:00 at Rolling PLC-planned year of camping. In December, Louisburg Hills Presbyterian (93rd and Nall), Trail- Whiteman Air Force Base gave the troop the head will hold it Annual Business Meeting. VIP treatment, including an up-close, hands- Troop 257 goes Stealth November Elections of District Chair and Members-at- 1 Pow Wow Training – Truman High Large of the District Committee will take KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE! School place at this time. All voting members of IMPORTANT PHOME NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS the District, including Chartered Organiza- District Chair Sam Colville ...... (913) 648-7272 6 Roundtable, Eagle Scout Project tional Representatives, are strongly encour- District Vice-Chair Gus Meyer ...... (913) 642-3209 Review, Order of the Arrow Chapter, aged to attend this very important meeting. District Commissioner Marc Elkins ...... (913) 897-2857 Merit Badge Counselor Training – If you wish to nominate somebody to the Activities Co-Chairs Dave Gurwell ...... (913) 381-3928 7pm – Christ Church, 91st & Nall District Committee for any of these posi- tions, please send those to: Rusty Wooldridge ...... (913) 648-6748 13 Commissioner’s Mtg. – 7pm – Valley Trailhead District Membership Chair Barb Spellman ...... (913) 894-9229 View Methodist, 95th & Antioch Nominating Committee Advancement Chair Herb Strain ...... (816) 941-8614 19 District Committee Mtg - 7:00pm - 10210 Holmes Road Camping Chair Chuck Even ...... (913) 649-3836 Kansas City, MO 64131 Training Chair Russ Lindsay ...... (913) 649-2956 Rolling Hills Presbyterian, 93rd & Nominations may also be given, in writ- Venturing Scott Worsham ...... (913) 381-4082 Nall ing. To Sam Colville, Nominating Com- Boy Scout Roundtable Dean Carlson ...... (913) 681-2852 20 Eagle Board of Review – LDS Church mittee Chair, or Roger Hoyt, Trailhead Dis- Cub Scout Roundtable Lynn Hoffner ...... (913) 649-3257 (130th and Wornall) – 7:30 p.m. trict Director. All nominations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior Extensions for your District Executives of Trailhead District @ (816) 942-9333 20 Youth Protection Training – 7pm - to the District Election for proper consider- Roger Hoyt, District Director ext. 146 ...... [email protected] LDS Church (130th and Wornall) ation. Rob Gilkerson, District Executive ext. 178 ...... [email protected]

If you do not know whom your unit District Annual Business Calendar of Events Fall Round-Up commissioner is, Contact Grant Dealy at Do not forget to turn in your applica- 1-800-776-1110. Meeting October tions for your free Kansas City Chiefs T – The Big Muddy District will hold its shirt. Applications for free t-shirts should Family FOS Annual Business and Election of Officers 2 District Committee; Sprint Ware- house, Lexington. 7:30 pm 3&4 be turned in by the following month’s Thank you to everyone who was on Thursday, November 6, 2003 in lieu of Roundtable. A big Thank You goes out to involved with the Big Muddy District’s a regular district committee meeting at the 3-4 District Camporee; Concordia all involved in this Fall Round-up a suc- FOS success. In order to complete the Sprint Warehouse in Lexington. We will Lake, Concordia cess. For information on Fall Round-Up, FOS campaign early again this year, please be electing the District Chair and all of the 6 District Nominations due to Tom Please contact Grant Dealy at 1 800 776 begin to plan when and where you would district members at large. If you would Hodson- District Nominating 1110. like to have your unit’s presentation this like to make a nomination, it’s not too late! Chair. year. For information or to schedule a pre- Please contact Tom Hodson at 816-934- 7 Roundtable; Lexington United Rechartering for 2003 sentation, contact Grant Dealy @ 1-800- 8344. Nominations will be accepted until Methodist Church. 7:30 pm The time for our annual re-registration 776-1110. October 6. 8 District Commissioner’s meeting; process is upon us once again. Although is The Martens home, Richmond. may seem a bit early, there are a few things Big Muddy District Committee 7:30 pm that we can do now to speed up the District Chairman Victor Geiger ...... (660) 259-4708 November process. District Commissioner Larry Maxwell ...... (816) 776-6003 Complete all new registrations and turn 3 Roundtable; Lexington United FOS Chairman Jim Winningham ...... (660) 259-4725 Methodist Church. 7:30 pm them in as soon as possible so they will Membership Chairman Mac Rogers ...... (660) 352-6041 appear on your re-charter papers. Activities Chairman Mike Smith ...... (816) 240-8381 6 Annual District Business Meeting Complete a unit inventory by provid- & Elections; Sprint Warehouse, Advancement Chairman John Dickson ...... (816) 734-5690 ing a current list of all registrants to your Lexington. 7:30 pm Camping Chairman Edward Gooseman ...... (816) 934-6316 District Executive. 12 District Commissioner’s Meeting; Set the meeting to complete the rechar- Training Chairman Mary Martens ...... (816) 776-3082 The Martens home, Richmond. ter paperwork now with your unit com- District Executive Grant Dealy ...... (816) 942-9333 ext. 156 7:30 pm. mittee and your unit commissioner. [email protected] 10 • October 2003 • Adventures in Scouting

Corps of Discovery Blue Elk District Business Calendar of Events Blue Elk Camporee 2003 Meeting & Election This year’s Blue Elk Fall Camporee will The Blue Elk District will be holding October take place October 17, 18, and 19 at the its Annual Business Meeting and Election 2 7:00pm Boy Scout Roundtable / 7:30pm Cub Scout & Venturing Round- American Legion Farm in Blue Springs, on Thursday, October 16th at 7:30pm at table / Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting / Eagle Boards of Review / Missouri. You can register at any Round- Pioneer Ridge 6th Grade Center. The Youth Protection Training Bingham 7th Grade Center, 1716 S. Speck table or the Council office. On time reg- elections for District Chair, District Vice- — istration is due by October 2nd. A late fee Chairs, and Members-at-Large for the dis- Road Independence, MO of $5.00 per person will be added after trict will be held at this time. If you 3-4 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, Starts Friday at 6:00pm – Ends Sat- that. The cost is $20.00 for each troop or would like to nominate someone for one urday approximately at 4:30pm, Beacon Heights Community of Christ post and $5.00 for each individual camper of these positions, please mail your recom- Church, 19402 E. Holke Road Independence, MO (scouts, webelos, and camping adults). mendation to: 4 Basic Leader Training, Includes New Leader Essentials, Cub Scout Specific, Each pack and troop must register at least Heart of America Council Youth Protection, and Venturing Specific Training, 8:00am (registration at 2 adults in accordance with Youth Protec- Blue Elk District tion guidelines. At least one adult must be Nominating Committee Chair 7:30am) Maywood Baptist Church, 10505 E. Winner Road Independence, Youth Protection trained. Webelos will 10210 Holmes Road MO camp with a troop and register and pay Kansas City, MO 64131 9 Commissioner’s Meeting, Recharter Kick Off Meeting, 7:30pm, Liberty with that troop. For other pack youth, the All nominations must be submitted no Street Community of Christ Church, 416 N. Liberty Street Independence, Camporee is a Saturday ‘day event’ only. later than two weeks prior to the Annual Event registration begins at 5:00pm on MO Business Meeting. Friday, October 17th and runs until 16 Annual Business Meeting, 7:30pm, LOCATION CHANGE to Pioneer Ridge 10:00pm. Registration for cubs is at Popcorn Sale 2003 6th Grade Center 7:00am on Saturday, October 18th. Look The 2003 Popcorn sale is now well 17-18 Blue Elk Camporee, American Legion Farm, 40 Highway just east of Adams for more details at Roundtable and con- under way. Don’t forget that the sale ends Dairy Parkway Blue Springs, MO tact Mike Davis, Camporee Chair, or Ross November 9th, with final distribution set Pfannenstiel at the Council office with for November 21st and 22nd. The Blue November questions. Elk team will have assigned times available for you to pick from at Roundtable. For 6 7:00pm Boy Scout Roundtable Unit Rechartering Meet- questions, please contact Melissa Whited at 7:30pm Cub Scout & Venturing Roundtable / Order of the Arrow Chapter ing (816) 224-6657 or Frances Lyons at (816) Meeting / Eagle Boards of Review / Youth Protection Training / Merit Badge On Thursday, October 9th, a meeting 942-9333. Counselor Training/ Youth Protection Training — Bingham 7th Grade Cen- will be held at Liberty Street Community Golf Tournament ter, 1716 S. Speck Road Independence, MO of Christ Church at 7:30pm to review the 13 Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:30pm, Liberty Street Community of Christ rechartering process. Registration will Thank You Church, 416 N. Liberty Street Independence, MO begin at 7:00pm. This meeting should be The Blue Elk District Golf Classic took attended by your unit’s Chartered Organi- place on August 12, 2003. Thirty-two zation Representative, Committee Chair, players came out to play on a beautiful Unit Leader, and Unit Commissioner. morning at Drumm Farm. Several prizes BLUE ELK 2003 DISTRICT LEADERSHIP Recharter packets will be distributed and were awarded and everyone enjoyed a day District Chair: Bill Esry ...... H816-833-1416 the recharter process will be reviewed in of fun while supporting scouting in the District Commissioner: Ron Karst ...... H816-229-6381 detail. Also, a discussion will be held on Blue Elk district. Thank you’s go out to Vice Chair of Program: Marvin Sands ...... H816-373-1212 the process of rechartering using the the tournament steering committee – Dr. Vice Chair of Operations: John Thornton ...... H816-242-2255 approved software management programs. David Rock, John Thornton, Bob Overly, Vice Chair of HR: Aaron Guest ...... B816-201-1038 Please make plans to attend this very Marv Sands, and Bill Esry – for all of your important meeting. hard work leading up to the event. A spe- FOS Chair: Roberta Coker ...... H816-373-5191 cial thank you goes out to all of our spon- Growth/Membership: Margaret Johnson ...... H816-373-8213 Fall Recruitment sors and participants for their generous Advancement: Scott Howell ...... H816-796-3747 With school nights well under way, support of the Boy Scouts of America. Training: Tom Newhard ...... H816-254-6447 don’t forget to turn in all applications and Camping: Jim Todd ...... H816-228-4081 fees collected at your round ups. To qual- Title Sponsor: Central States Bus Sales Activities: Steve Cox ...... H816-625-8150 ify for the free t-shirt incentive program, Hole sponsors: American Family Insur- Communications: Jeff Lawhon ...... H816-228-9203 you must turn in all new youth applica- ance (Jim Blau) - Bill Esry - Biscari Broth- Special Needs: Louise Rissler ...... H816-228-1254 tions at the roundtable following your ers Bicycles - Blue Ridge Bank & Trust – Relationships: Carl Grabiel ...... H816-833-2933 school night. Those units with school Comcast - Crowley Wade & Milstead - NESA: Bob Overly ...... H816-795-7665 Cunningham Automotive - Dr. Terry nights in September must turn paperwork District Director: Steve Roberts ...... B816-942-9333x151 Williams - Drumm Farm Associates, LLC in at the October roundtable. Also, don’t Senior District Executive: Ross Pfannenstiel ...... B816-942-9333x164 - Edward Jones (Brian Yarbrough, Clifford forget to provide the Council office with District Executive: Frances Lyons ...... B816-942-9333x183 the date of your October pack meeting so Jones, Craig Bolger, Doug Hammer, Mark Kliethermes, Steven Barnhard) - Gibraltar that flyers can be sent to the elementary Steve Roberts, [email protected] schools again. We hope that you had great Homes, L.C. - Greg’s Unique Automotive - Home Depot - Hotz Business - Ross Pfannenstiel, [email protected] success with your school night and are Humphrey, Farrington & McClain - John Frances Lyons, [email protected] ready to incorporate all of the new youth Vet Clinic - Mid Continent Leasing - into your units. If you have questions, Mike’s Barber Shop - Phil Parrino - Pru- please contact Lowell Brenton, Fall dential Henry & Burrows Realtors - Ross Roundup Chair at (816) 373-7678, Mar- Morrison, DDS - Ruckman Dentistry - garet Johnson, Membership Committee Shamrock Tire - State Farm Insurance Chair at (816) 373-8213, or the council (Blake Roberson) - State Farm Insurance staff at (816) 942-9333. (Gary Nobel) Prize Contributors: 24 Hour Fitness, Big Fall Training Boy Burgers, Blue Ridge Bank & Trust, The final leader trainings of 2003 are Chili’s, Cracker Barrel, Dick’s Sporting here. The Outdoor Leader portion of Goods, Hereford House, Joe’s Crabshack, scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster Longhorn Steakhouse, Macaroni Grill, training is taking place on the weekend of McClain Enterprises, Metcalf Ridge Golf October 3rd at Beacon Heights Commu- Club, Mprints, O’Charley’s, On The Bor- nity of Christ Church. Cub Scout Basic der, Smokehouse BBQ, TGI Friday’s, Leader training will take place on October Zarda’s BBQ 4th at Maywood Baptist Church, as will Venturing Specific Training. For specifics Eagle Board of Review on each training, please call the following Eagle Boards of Review are conducted Scouting volunteers: Boy Scout: Phil Gramlich at monthly Roundtable meetings. Please (816) 478-3012 – Varsity: Gary Stivers call Leonard Jones at (B) (816) 471-5584 (816) 796-8081 – Cub Scouts: Karen or (H)(816) 228-4690 at least two weeks Timeless Values Burgess (816) 228-6911 – Venturing: Sue before the Roundtable that you wish to Grote (816) 229-1120. have the Eagle Board of Review.). Adventures in Scouting • October 2003 • 11

New Scout Executive for chairing it again this year. Call her for The 22nd Annual for the operation and maintenance of the Lone Bear District would like to extend all the details at 660-747-3996. We might Scout/G.W. Wetzel Memorial H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation in Lone a BIG “welcome” to Phillip Brockland our even have a sample of this great popcorn at Bear District. The event was held at the new District Executive. Phillip is from the Roundtable. Golf Tournament Meadow Lake Country Club and included St. Louis Area Council where he earned Congratulations to all the winners in a great “lunch” for the golfers at noon Friends of Scouting 2004 hosted by the Clinton Scout Troops. Over his Eagle Scout Award. For most of us, the four divisions at the annual golf tourna- Now is the time to start thinking about 36 teams participated in the four-person October Roundtable will be the first ment held in Clinton on September 4th. opportunity to welcome him. He hit the your units Friend of Scouting presentation scramble tournament. Thanks to all who for 2004. Again this year, units meeting Special THANKS to Co-Chairs Cynthia participated by playing, working or just district running and is looking forward to Glasscock, Harold Eversole and their com- meeting all the great Scouters in Lone Bear their FOS goals will receive FREE came to watch. Look for the 23rd tourna- mittee. The event netted over $15,000.00 District. See you at Roundtable. Advancement patches through Life Scout ment in 2004. during the entire year. Each unit is asked Fall Recruitment to host a 10-minute presentation at a Pack Most of the communities have already meeting, Troop Court of Honor or other Calendar of Events had their “School Night for Scouting” large gathering of parents. How do you recruitment nights. Be sure to get the look to FOS? This is a time for giving to October applications turned in as soon as possible. those whom we love and to those less for- 7 6:30 PM, Youth Protection Training – Clinton Scout Center We needed 245 Cub Scouts to finish the tunate. What better gift could you give a 7 7:30 PM District Roundtable for Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leaders – Clinton year and it looks like we can make this child than the gift of Scouting? For more Scout Center goal. It’s not just the numbers that we information, or to set up your FOS pre- 11 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Leader Specific Training, Session I, II, & III – Clinton look at, it’s the number needed to have the sentation, call J.C. Smith at 660-885- Scout Center best possible Scouting program in our 2744. We need and ask for your assis- 14 6:30 PM Commissioner’s Meeting – Golden Corral - Clinton units. Applications must be in to earn the tance. 15 Bartle Camp Draw – Troops 40 or more – Kansas City Service Center very popular Kansas City Chiefs T-shirt. If you need help with recruiting, please Training 16 Bartle Camp Draw – Troops under 40 – Kansas City Service Center contact your Unit Commissioner. If you Thanks to Steve Higgins, Lone Bear 17-19Lone Bear District Camporee – “Back to the Basics” Theme – Missouri Depart- don’t know your Commissioner, call Training Chairman, you have many, many, ment of Conservation – Clinton Randy White at 660-687-5694. many opportunities to become a “trained” 21 6:30 PM District Committee Meeting and Annual Business Meeting – Clinton Scouter. EVERY SCOUT DESERVES A Scout Center Fall Camporee TRAINED SCOUT LEADER. Watch 24-25 7:30 PM Outdoor Leadership Skills Training- Bartle Reservation-Pioneer Trails “BACK to the BASIC’S” is the Fall for the training schedule dates for Youth Area. Ends at 9:30PM on Saturday. Camporee theme this year on October 17- Protection, Outdoor training, and New 18 & 19th. Camporee will be held in November Leader Essentials. Encourage all your lead- 4 7:00 PM District Roundtable for Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leaders – Clinton Clinton at the Missouri Conservation ers to attend these vital training programs. Department just south of Clinton on 2nd Scout Center Many of the training programs are held Street. Qualified volunteer’s who are 11 6:30 PM Commissioner’s Meeting – Location TBA before and after the monthly Roundtables. knowledgeable in their skills will run The Lone Bear training staff has even 18 6:30 PM District Committee Meeting – Clinton Scout Center many of the stations. It is a great way to introduce that new Scout to the Tender- offered to come to your community and foot, Second Class and First Class scouting your unit for many of the programs. Call skills. A unique campfire will be held on Steve Higgins at 660-429-6911. 2003 DISTRICT COMMITTEE Saturday evening featuring a Dutch oven Venture Units Chairman J.C. Smith ...... (H) 660-885-2744 cooking contest. Plans include a Lone One of the most successful programs Commissioner Randy White ...... (H) 660-687-5694 Bear cookbook to be compiled after the currently in Scouting is the Venture unit. Membership Erica Collins ...... (H) 660-747-2847 camporee. The camporee will end Sunday It is a co-ed program designed for Training Steve Higgins ...... (H) 660-429-6911 after the Sunday worship service. For BS Roundtable Kathy Cooper ...... (H) 660-647-5868 more details, plan to attend the October teenagers 14 through 20 years of age. This is a perfect program for church youth CS Roundtable Cheryl Gard ...... (H) 660-429-4338 Roundtable in Clinton or call Jerry Post at Advancement Mark Koehn ...... (H) 816-550-6935 660-747-0600. groups. In addition to the opportunities to evaluate their beliefs, goals, and abilities, Camping John Gaston ...... (H) 816-297-2216 Popcorn... Popcorn... Popcorn Venturers have the opportunity to partici- Special Needs Bob Straw ...... (H) 660-885-6336 Again this year, many of our units are pate in H. Roe Bartle programs like Activities Jerry Post ...... (H) 660-747-0600 earning big money, big prizes and even COPE, the Tower and even camping at the Marketing Sherral Giles ...... (H) 660-647-3744 scholarships through the sale of Trails End Odyssey 2004 program. Ask J.C. Smith OA Chapter Advisors Richard Miller ...... (H) 660-747-6146 popcorn. It’s still not too late to jump on about how the Venture unit can make a Mike Foster ...... (H) 660-747-2581 this project. Special thanks to Joy Lakey real difference in your church youth group. Religious Activities Father Tom Hermes ...... (H) 660-885-4523 District Executive Phillip Brockland ...... (H) 660-238-2325

Charter Information Clay at (800) 776-1110 to arrange for a parent or member of its committee to serve Membership Inventory The first step to a successful Charter unit sales kit. The sale of popcorn is the as the FOS unit captain (point of contact During the month of November to aid Renewal Period is attending the informa- best and easiest way for units to generate for Friends of Scouting). This person will in the Charter Renewal process, the com- tion meeting on Charter Renewal sched- the necessary funds to ensure a quality year be responsible for attending the Family missioner staff will be calling all units to uled for November 6th at Clark Middle of Scouting for their Scouts. The 2003 FOS Kickoff, confirming the date of the conduct a membership inventory. This will School. We will provide those in atten- Popcorn sale promises to be more profitable FOS presentation (usually conducted at a help us to ensure our membership integrity dance with the basics on how to complete to units than ever before! All units that par- Blue and Gold Banquet, or Court of as well as membership accuracy. their charter paperwork accurately and on ticipate in this year’s sale will earn 30% Honor). Also, this person will help to fol- profit on all containers sold or 32% if your time. low-up with all families within the unit to unit had representation at one of the Coun- ensure that everyone has the opportunity to Calendar of Events Award of Merit cil’s Popcorn Training Sessions. contribute to Scouting. If your unit has not As a reminder, the District Award of Popcorn Distribution Site scheduled its Blue and Gold Banquet or October Merit is the highest recognition that a Dis- 2 Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable – All popcorn orders are due to the Coun- Court of Honor, please call Dusty Boatright trict can bestow upon one of its volunteers. at 1-800-776-1110 with the date so we can 7:00 p.m., Clark Middle School, Bon- cil Service Center by November 6th. The ner Springs, KS If you know someone who is deserving of delivery date for popcorn is December 1, plan to have a trained FOS presenter pre- this prestigious award, pickup as nomina- sent. 9 Annual Business Meeting – 7:00 2003 at Coleman Implements. A notice p.m., BPU, 300 N 65th St., Kansas tion form from Sharlet Untereiner at any will be mailed to you in November outlin- District meeting, or one of the Executives. 100% Boy’s Life City, KS ing your scheduled time to pick-up your 17-19 Fall Camporee Once the form is completed, simply turn it units’ popcorn. Does every family in your unit have into the Council Service Center by Decem- Boys’ Life? If not, the charter renewal November ber 1, 2003. 2004 Friends of Scouting period is an excellent time to promote the importance of Boys’ Life to the youth and 6 Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable – 2003 Popcorn Sale is Now Thanks to several units, the Kaw District 7:00 p.m., Clark Middle School, Bon- has already scheduled several Family FOS parents within your unit. Boys’ Life is not ner Springs, Kansas Underway only a program enhancement, but also a presentations. However, we want 100% of 13 District Committee Meeting – 7:00 If you missed one of the Council’s Pop- our Packs, Troops, and Venture Crews to source of useful information for youth of all p.m., BPU, 300 N. 65th St., Kansas corn Training Dates and your unit still participate in 2004. Therefore, we need ages. I encourage every unit within Kaw City, Kansas wants to sell popcorn this year call Marvin each pack, troop, and crew to appoint a District to strive for 100% Boys’ Life. 12 • October 2003 • Adventures in Scouting

Annual District Business McCurdy and Rod Zinn for all of their Calendar of Events hard work and effort in making the 2003 Meeting Day Camp a success. The Pelathe District The 2003 Annual District Business was proud to announce an increase in the October Meeting will be held on October 16th, number of Cub Scouts attending Day 2 Roundtable, 7:00 PM, First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold 7:00 PM, as a precursor to the regular Camp. Because of other pulls like Bear District Committee meeting. and Webelos camps, many area Day 9 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner, 7:00 PM, Lawrence Country Club The business meeting is an official dis- Camps saw a decrease in attendance, but 16 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Land Plan Engineering, 1310 trict function, where the 2003 Pelathe because of the terrific programs offered Wakarusa Drive District Nominating Committee, will and great promotion, Pelathe was among give its report and recommendations for only a handful of districts to grow. Great 16 Annual District Business Meeting, 7:00 PM , Land Plan Engineering, 2004 District Leadership. A closed elec- job!! Thanks Ralena, Mike and Rod! 1310 Wakarusa Drive tion is then held, and a yes or no vote is then taken for approval of the commit- November tees recommended slate of District Chair- 6 Roundtable, 7:00 PM, First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold man, Commissioner, and Members at Large. 20 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Land Plan Engineering, 1310 No nominations are taken from the Wakarusa Drive floor. If you would like input in the Nominating Committees recommenda- tions, please contact 2003 Nominating Committee Chairman, Jim Henry, at 2003 Pelathe District Operating Committee 842-6879. District Chairman Tom Sheely ...... 785-842-9662 Webelos Woods [email protected] Webelos Woods was held September District Commissioner Jim Peterson ...... 785- 841-2044 19, 20, 21, and thanks to the hard work Ralena McCurdy, 2003 Day Camp Program [email protected] and preparation by host Troops 64 and Coordinator, poses for a shot for the ages with Operating Committee Chairmen the 2003 Day Camp King Pee-Wee. King Pee- 65; the event was a great success. Activities Mike McCurdy ...... 785-542-3050 Held this year at the Old Baldwin Wee is chosen each year from the Cubs in City Lake the events were a hit to all Cub attendance. Each Den enters there smallest [email protected] Scouts who attended. Thanks to our host Scout, and the one weighing the least of those Advancement Keith Wood ...... 785-841-7208 troops and to Mike McCurdy, and the is chosen as King Pee-Wee for the entire week. [email protected] Pelathe District Activities Committee. Camping Pat Donahue ...... 785-842-5589 Day Camp [email protected] Training Casey Jones ...... 913-301-3550 On Wednesday, September 3, 2003 the Heart of America Council held the [email protected] annual Day Camp Recognition Dinner. District Executive Curtis Neal Harris ...... 785-979-1402 Thank you again to Ralena and Mike [email protected]

2003 Fall Recruiting Gearing Up for the 2003 Popcorn Sale Calendar of Events September 13th marks the begin- ning of the 2003 Popcorn Sale. The October pick-up of popcorn will take place 2 Roundtable, 7:00 PM at College Church of the Nazarene, Family Life Center again at Seaton Van Lines in Olathe on 3-4 Webelos Leader Outdoor Experience, TBA November 21 and 22. We will call your 9 Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 PM at MNU Library unit to schedule a time that is conve- nient for you to arrive and receive you 14 Annual Business Meeting/District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM at Advent popcorn. It is not to late to sign up and Lutheran Church you can contact this year’s district ker- 16 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 PM at St Thomas Apostalic Church As your Cub Pack completes its suc- nel Paul Alters, 764-1852 or pal- 17-19 Fall Camporee at Shawnee Mission Park [email protected] / or Lori Gooding at cessful school night please turn-in appli- 20 Cub Leader Training and New Leader Essentials, 8:30 AM at Olathe Christian cations and fees in a timely manner. 816 942-933 or [email protected] at the Council Office. Church Remember new Scouts recruited in 24 Boy Scout Leader Training, TBA August and September will receive a free 3rd Annual Fall Camporee Kansas City Chiefs/Scouting T-Shirt. November To qualify your unit must turn-in appli- cations and fees no later that the next 4 Cub Leader Training, 6:30 PM at Olathe Christian Church month’s roundtable. 6 Roundtable, 7:00 PM at College Church of the Nazarene, Family Life Center District Annual Business 11 Cub Leader Training, 6:30 PM at Olathe Christian Church Meeting 13 Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 PM at MNU Library The Red-Tailed Hawk District will 18 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM at Advent Lutheran Church conduct it’s annual business meeting at 20 Eagle Board of Reviews, 6:30 PM at St Thomas Apostalic Church which time the report of the nominat- ing committee will be heard and elec- The theme for this year’s camporee tion of officers will take place. All will be Emergency Preparedness and KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE! Chartered Organization Representatives will be held again at Shawnee Mission and Members at Large are eligible to Park. Be sure to mark your calendars IMPORTANT PHOME NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS vote on the presented slate. The meet- for this special event, which will be District Chairman Mike Smid ...... 913 685-8838 ing will begin 6:30 PM at Advent October 17-19 (registrations due by District Commissioner Ray Morrison ...... 913 764-4107 Lutheran Church, 11800 W 151st ST October 3 to avoid late fees). There will in Olathe. Please send your recommen- be fun and challenging activities for District Vice-Chair Keith Sickendick ...... 913 685-1870 dations in writing to: Red-Tailed Hawk Cubs, Boy Scouts, and Venturers. District Training Chairman Jeff Wandtke ...... 913 764-8413 Nominating Committee, 10210 Remember Cubs are invited for the day District Camping Chairman John Jones ...... 913 897-5567 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. on Saturday the 18th. Webelos are wel- District Activities Chairman Gene Lamb ...... 913 780-3431 Nominations may be given in writ- come and encouraged to camp Saturday District Membership Nancy Chapman ...... 913 829-0366 ing to Jason Ballew. All nominations evening, and Boy Scouts and Venturers must be received in writing at least two are welcome the entire weekend. We Boy Scout Roundtable Dave Weerts ...... 913 829-1321 (2) weeks prior to the district elections look forward to seeing you and your Cub Roundtable Dan Wohlford ...... 913 768-7158 for proper consideration. Scouting unit there! District Executive Jason Ballew ...... 816 942-9333 x182 Adventures in Scouting • October 2003 • 13

Training Fall Round-Up –7:30 p.m. at North Cross United are now being accepted. If you need a Methodist Church. All COR’s and District form, call either Craig Liljegren at 816- Our training team is geared up for I hope that everyone has had a wonder- 453-7689 or Jason Scott at 816-942- excellent fall training courses. Youth Pro- ful harvest of new Cub Scouts so far. Please Members-at-Large are encouraged to 9333 ext 169. This is a great way to rec- tection Training and New Leader Essentials make sure to get all fees and applications attend. ognize those “unnoticed” volunteers is offered at roundtables from September turned in by October Roundtable in order Award of Merit who make great contributions. Nomi- thru June. Leader Specific training will be to receive your Kansas City Chiefs T-shirts. nations are due by December 1, 2003. offered October 7th, 14th, and 21st with If you have any questions, please contact District Award of Merit nominations registration starting at 6:00 p.m. Boy Neal and Kathi Lang at (816) 452-5343. Scout training will be held at Hillside Fall Camporee Calendar of Events Christian Church located at 900 NE Viv- This year’s Camporee will be held on ion. The Cub Scout Training will be held Oct. 17-19 at the Kelsey Short Youth October at the Gashland Methodist Church at Camp at Smithville Lake. This year’s pro- 2 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion 7715 N. Oak Trfwy. For info on Cub gram will be for Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Scout Training, contact Fred Hack at (816) OA Chapter Meeting @ Roundtable / Youth Protection Training @ Roundtable / Merit Second-year Webelos. If you have any Badge Counselor Training @ Roundtable / New Leader Essentials Training @ Round- 452-3036. The Outdoor Leader Skills questions, please call Kenny Long at 816- table Training will be held Oct. 25 at Kelsey 454-4318. Short Youth Camp at Smithville Lake. For 7 Youth Protection Training and Fast Start Training for Boy Scouts will be at Hillside Christian Church 900 NE Vivion, with registration beginning at 6:00 more info, contact John Cookingham at Merit Badge College (816) 587-1695. BALOO Training will be The North Star William Jewell Merit 7 Youth Protection Training and Fast Start Training for Cub Scouts will be at Gashland held at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Badge College will be held on Saturday, Methodist Church 7715 N Oak Trfwy, with registration beginning at 6:00 and will be Oct. 11. Webelos Training will November 22, 2003 on the campus of 9 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Viv- be at St. Luke Presbyterian on Oct 18. For William Jewell College in Liberty, Mis- ion information on BALOO, and Webelos souri. The college starts at 8:00 a.m. and 11 BALOO Training 8:00 am-3:00 pm, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72 St. Training, contact Steve Vaughn at (816) ends by 4:30 p.m. For more information, 14 New Leader Essentials Training for Boy Scouts will be at Hillside, Christian Church 741-3847. For general training informa- please contact Steve Schwegler at 816-781- 900 NE Vivion, with registration beginning at 6:00 tion, call Ron Sanders at (816) 320-2292. 7700, ext 5391. 14 New Leader Essentials Training for Cub Scouts will be at Gashland Methodist Church Friends of Scouting District Annual Business 7715 N Oak Trfwy, with registration beginning at 6:00 14 District Annual Business Meeting, starts at 7:30 pm at North Cross United Methodist The 2004 Family Friends of Scouting Meeting Church, 1321 NE Vivion Rd Campaign is around the corner. To sched- The North Star District Annual Busi- ule your FOS presentations contact 18 Webelos Specific Leader Training 9:00 am –3:00 pm at Kelsey Short Youth Camp at ness Meeting and Election of Officers will Smithville Lake Jonathan Geiger at (816) 942-9333 ext.132. take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2003 21 Position Specific Training for Boy Scouts will be at Hillside, Christian Church 900 NE 2003 North Star District Committee Vivion, registration will be at 6:00 25 Outdoor Leader Skills Training registration begins at 8:00 am and will be at the District Chairman Tom Lanio ...... 816-454-5009 Kelsey Short Youth Camp at Smithville Lake District Commissioner Russ Downing ...... 816-587-2025 28 Position Leader Specific Training for Boy Scouts will be at Hillside, Christian Church Activities Byron Braamse ...... 816-891-9269 900 NE Vivion, registration will be at 6:00 Advancement Craig Liljegren ...... 816-453-7689 Camping Jeff Cook ...... 816-468-9232 November FOS Bob DeGeorge ...... 816-842-4848 6 Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion Rd FOS Family Mark Tomes ...... 816-468-9232 Youth Protection Training @ Roundtable / Merit Badge Counselor Orientation @ Membership Brian Blake ...... 816-746-6797 Roundtable / OA Chapter 7 Meeting @ Roundtable / New Leader Essentials Training NESA Bob Whitaker ...... 816-455-0021 @ Roundtable Public Relations 8 Den Chief Training, Time and Location TBA Relationship Tom Barzee ...... 816-734-8386 Special Needs Colleen Chapman ...... 816-453-0680 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 Training Ron Sanders ...... 816-320-2292 NE Vivion Rd Youth Protection Joni Glenn ...... 816-781-7666 13 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:30 p.m., St Luke Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Viv- District Director Jason Scott ...... 816-942-9333 ext 169 / [email protected] ion Rd District Executive Matt Specht . . . . . 816-942-9333ext166 / [email protected] 22 William Jewell Merit Badge College, Liberty District Executive Jonathan Geiger . . 816-942-9333 ext 132 / [email protected]

Cub Scout Fall Round-up Training ing team call Joe Ogilvie at 913-492- ner. The dinner will give us all a chance 3880 to thank the many great volunteers who The 2003 fall round up has been a Training is the key to a strong scout- keep the scouting program as great as great success. Thanks to the hard work ing program. As new leaders come on Trails West District Dinner through the year it is very important ever. The evening will end on a high of the entire unit round up coordinates Keep the date of January 10th 2004 that they receive training as soon as pos- point with the Award of Merit recogni- who have put in many hours of work to open for a night of scouting fun at the sible. Joe Ogilvie and the Trails West tion, which is the highest award a dis- insure that all the boys in the district Trails West District Recognition Din- trict can give a volunteer. get the message of how to join the training team have been doing a great job of doing great trainings in a very scouting program. Most of the units in timely manner. The district would like Calendar of Events the district are getting close to having to thank Joe and his team for all the more boys in their units now than what hard work and time they are giving to October they ended last year with. It is a great to keep the scouting program strong. see the scouting program growing and The training team is looking for new 2 Roundtable, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM more boys getting the chance to have a members. If you or anyone you know 7 District Committee Meeting and Annual Business Meeting, Center of Grace, great scouting experience. is interested in working with the train- 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM District Leadership 14 District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM District Chairman Ed Hedges ...... 913-768-1420 16 Eagle Board of Review, Jesus Christ Church of LDS, 7845 Allman, Lenexa, District Commissioner Geoff Mildenhall ...... 913-859-0506 6:30PM, (Please arrive 15 min. early) District Membership Chair Janice DeSalvo ...... 913-393-0005 District Eagle Chair Charles Wunsch ...... 913-492-5878 November District Training Chair Joe Ogilivie ...... 913-492-3880 4 Junior Leader Training District Activities Chair Dave Elsey ...... 913-829-4594 6 Roundtable, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM District Camping Chair Shawn Hudson ...... 913-254-9548 District Family Friends of 11 District Committee Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM Scouting Marlene Bean ...... 913-782-4636 18 District Commissioner Meeting, Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison, Olathe, 7PM Cub Scout Roundtable Dee Creath ...... 913-764-0395 20 Eagle Board of Review, Jesus Christ Church of LDS, 7845 Allman, Lenexa, Boy Scout Roundtable Doug Strieby ...... 913-764-0547 6:30PM, (Please arrive 15 min. early) District Director Alan J Sanders ...... 816-942-9333 ex 158 14 • October 2003 • Adventures in Scouting

Training Fall Camporee Calendar of Events Time is running out to get your new Camporee this year will once again be leaders trained. Don’t miss out on the held at the Richard’s Gebaur Memorial Air- October opportunity to get trained and provide a port in Belton. This year’s theme will be 1 Troop Committee Training - 6:30pm-10pm, Hickman Mills Community quality program for your scouts. Mark based off of the 200th Anniversary of the Christian Church, Hickman Mills Dr. & Red Bridge Rd down the following dates trainings avail- Lewis and Clark Expedition. Fees will be $6 4 Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster Specific Training - 7:30am- 5pm, Red able in the fall. A trained leader will pro- for scouts and adults. We are looking for- Bridge United Methodist Church, 117th and Holmes, Kansas City, MO vide a better program for your scouts and ward to this year’s turnout. Last year we had 4-5 Webelos Den Leader Outdoor Training - 9am Sat.- noon Sun., Troop 300 will keep them excited about scouting. If about 1600 people show up. We would like Cabin, Pleasant Hill, MO by chance you cannot make it to any of the to see that kind of participation again this training dates listed below, feel free to year. There will be a variety of activities for 7 District Roundtable Youth - 7:30 pm / Protection Training - 7:00 pm / New check with other districts to see when their scouts of all ages to try and enjoy. If you Leader Essentials- 7:00 pm / Merit Badge Counselor Orientation 7:30 pm trainings are. Maybe their dates will work would like to help out on staff or if you have — Hickman Mills High School, 9010 Old Santa Fe Rd out better for you. If you have any ques- something that you would like to contribute 8 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Part One - 7pm, Hickman Mills Com- tions concerning training contact either the to help out the theme for camporee, contact munity Christian Church, Hickman Mills Dr. & Red Bridge Rd trainer or David Riker at the Council Ser- Steve Berry, camporee chairman, at 816- 9 Annual Business Meeting - 7pm, Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic vice Center at 816-942-9333 ext. 174. 331-2805 or at [email protected]. Church, Lee’s Summit, MO Remember, every youth deserves a trained We are planning on having the Mic-O-Say 10-12Thunderbird Camporee “A Lewis and Clark Adventure”, Richard’s Gebaur leader. Dancers perform for us on the Saturday Memorial Airport, Belton, MO night campfire. So, come one come all and Fall 2003 Training Dates enjoy the “Lewis and Clark Adventure.” 14 District Commissioner Meeting-7:30pm, Council Service Center Oct. 1 Troop Committee Training Oct. 4 Scoutmaster/ Asst. Friends of Scouting 18-19 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Part Two - 8am Sat.- 1pm Sun., Scoutmaster Specific Training Troop 300 Cabin, Pleasant Hill, MO The time has come to start thinking Oct. 4-5 Webelos Leader Outdoor 18 BALOO “Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation” - 9am- 5pm, Ridgeview about Friends of Scouting. Start looking at Experience Christian Church, 8640 Sni-A-Bar Rd, Kansas City, MO your troop and pack calendars for a night to Oct. 8 Introduction to Outdoor have a Friends of Scouting presentation at 20 Cub Scout Leader Specific Training - 6:30pm- 10pm, Raymore Christian Leader Skills Part 1 your meeting. The District has made its goal Church, 58 Hwy and Peace Dr., Raymore, MO Oct. 18-19 Introduction to Outdoor the past two years and would like to con- Leader Skills Part 2 November tinue this great achievement. For more Oct. 18 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor information about Friends of Scouting or if 4 District Roundtable - 7:30 pm / Youth Protection Training - 7:00 pm / Merit Orientation “BALOO” you would like to help out and become a Badge Counselor Orientation 7:30 pm — Hickman Mills High School, 9010 Oct. 21 Cub Scout Leader Specific unit presenter contact Leo Berroteran at 816- Old Santa Fe Rd Contacts: 353-5311 or David Riker at the council ser- 8 Charter Distribution - 9am-2pm, Council Service Center Steve Turner, Cub Scout Training vice center at 816-942-9333 or email at 11 District Commissioner Meeting-7:30pm, Council Service Center 816-765-2893 – [email protected] [email protected]. Kelsie Clark, Boy Scout Training/District ** Roundtable has moved to Hickman Mills High School starting August 5th. Training Chairman 816-430-5654 Thunderbird District This is where we have Merit Badge Academy.** Fall Recruitment Annual Business Meeting First, special thanks goes to Shelly & Election Edwards and Fred Bixler in putting on our The Thunderbird District will be hold- 2003 Thunderbird District Committee Back to School Night Training in August’s ing its Annual Business Meetings and Elec- Chairman Bill Love ...... 816-474-4356 Roundtable. The Thunderbird District is tions on Thursday, October 9th, 2003 at Commissioner Roger Mantony ...... 816-887-3004 on its way to making quality district again. 7:00 pm at Our Lady of the Presentation Vice-Chairman Myrna Frost ...... 816-936-5268 We have a long ways to go still, so keep located in Lee’s Summit. Election of District Activities Barbara Lalk ...... 816-356-6963 Advancement Mark Grant ...... 816-358-0612 recruiting those boys. Every boy deserves Chairman, District Vice-Chairman, and Camping Keith Gregory ...... 816-942-6285 every chance he can to be able to find out Members-at-Large for the District will be Membership Fred Bixler ...... 816-353-6105 what scouting is all about. As we collect held. If you would like to nominate some- Special Needs Barbara Shaffer ...... 816-763-3226 new applications, make sure the Boy’s Life one for one of those positions, please send Training Kelsie Clark ...... 816-430-5654 fee is correct. All T-Shirts will be handed your recommendation to: Relationships Mike McCauley ...... 816-358-6242 out at Roundtable. Only new boys get Thunderbird District Venturing John Boone ...... 816-779-5389 shirts (like last year) so please keep track of Nominating Committee Chairman District Director Bob Hamlin ...... [email protected] your new numbers. Let us know if there is 10210 Holmes Rd 816-942-9333, ext 121 any concerns or how we can help make District Executive David Riker ...... [email protected] Kansas City, MO 64131 816-942-9333, ext 174 your membership soar this year. Please call Nominations must be received two District Executive Chad Wyancko ...... [email protected] any executive at 816-942-9333. weeks prior to the meeting to be considered. 816-942-9333, ext 162

First Nighter Reminder Exploring Advisor Fast Start Training is Cluster Activities chairs and Exploring advisors to discuss and brainstorm this activity. A direct mail- Please do not forget to schedule your available as well. This training delivers a We will be looking to hold “Cluster ing to all advisors will be conducted with Exploring First Nighter before November. better understanding of the Exploring pro- Activities” for each career cluster in information regarding this meeting and We are asking all Exploring Posts to sched- gram and structure for new and seasoned Exploring. We are open to suggestions other activities. ule and hold their First Nighter in Sep- adult volunteers in Exploring. and would love to have in-put and help If you have any questions, feel free to tember and October of this year. This will For more information or to schedule a setting these activities up. allow us all to be better prepared for the contact the Exploring Division at 816- personalized course for your organization, These activities will consist of specific 942-9333. rechartering process at the end of the year. please contact Adam Berthot, Exploring/ career related activities related to each Please contact your Exploring representa- Learning for Life Training Specialist at Exploring cluster (i.e. Arts and Communi- Resources tive with your First Nighter date and infor- 816-942-9333, ext. 170 or email: cations, Business and Law, etc….). These Visit our national and local web sites mation, if you have not already done so. [email protected]. events could range from project competi- for your entire program and recognition Training tions between posts, presentations given needs! Please take advantage of these great Fundraising with and exchanged between posts, or even re- Learning for Life Youth protection resource tools! Check them out today at: inacted/mock situational events. training is now available online at Popcorn??? www.learning-for-life.org (National) & A meeting will be held with all Cluster www.lfl-hoac.org (Local) www.learning-for-life.org. All advisors Does your post need extra funds? Does from each Exploring post must complete your post need a new way to do fundrais- this training. The training is short and ing? Then we have a plan for you! Earn up Learning for Life Division Contacts straight to the point of youth safety. A cer- to 50% commission selling Trail’s End Bryan Bolding tificate can be printed out upon comple- brand popcorn! LFL Director (816) 942-9333 ext. 173 . . . [email protected] tion of the training. Learning For Life Adam Berthot now requires that this training be com- For more information, call the Explor- Senior Exploring Executive (816) 942-9333 ext. 170 . . . . [email protected] pleted. ing Division at 816-942-9333. Adventures in Scouting • October 2003 • 15

School Night Success Council Service Center, at Roundtables gram. As we gear up for Blue & Golds and and on the website. This is a great oppor- Courts of Honors, please keep in mind Calendar of Events We have had great response so far from tunity to recognize those “unnoticed” vol- boys and parents wanting to join Scouting, that we will be looking to build on the suc- unteers for their hard work and effort cess of our 2003 Friends of Scouting cam- October especially from Cubs! Thanks goes to each throughout the year! Please contact Cort- and every leader who has helped promote paign. We will begin scheduling Friends of 2 New Leader Essentials, United land Bolles at 800.776.1110 x118 with any Scouting presentations in our units as early Methodist Church, Paola; 6:00 recruitment and spent the time to put questions. together such an awesome program for as this month. Please take the time to dis- PM boys to be a part of in each of your units. District Annual Business cuss this with your unit committee and 2 District Commissioner’s Meet- Without your dedication and hard work Meeting schedule a time as soon as possible. ing, United Methodist Church, we your units would not have been nearly Thanks for your support and please con- Paola; 6:30 PM The Twin Rivers District Annual Busi- as successful. tact Shellie Crosson at 913.294.8471 or ness Meeting and Election of Officers will 2 Roundtable, United Methodist Because we have been so successful, we take place on Thursday, October 9, 2003 Cortland Bolles at 800.776.1110 x118 to Church, Paola; 7:30 PM now need to make sure all out new parents at 6:30 PM at Beethoven’s Restaurant in express your interest in helping this year. have the tools and knowledge to do well in 2 OA Chapter 4 Meeting, United Paola. Any nominations for District their new leadership roles as they begin the It’s Recharter Time Again! Methodist Church, Paola; 7:30 Members-at-Large should be submitted to: PM Scouting journey. We have had some qual- Just a reminder that charter packets will ity introductory trainings in September Twin Rivers District be coming out at the beginning of Novem- 9 District Annual Business Meet- Nominating Committee and will be having another set in mid- ber. Start preparing now for them. They ing, Beethoven’s, Paola; 6:30 10210 Holmes Road October. Encourage those new parents will be due to the council office no later PM Kansas City MO 64131 and leaders to attend those trainings so the January 10, 2003. To make some of 11 Den Chief Training, 1st United they can fully understand the Scouting All nominations MUST be submitted this process easier on you, our Commis- Methodist Church, Ottawa; 8:00 program and all it has to offer. no later than two weeks prior to the sioner staff and District Executive, Cort- AM-5:00 PM Annual Business Meeting. Finally, keep up the efforts in the last land Bolles, will be available to work 11 Youth Protection Training, 1st months of the year to get in touch with All voting members of the Committee through these papers with you if need be. United Methodist Church, each and every last boy who may want to are asked to be there. This includes Mem- We will be available at almost any time to Ottawa; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM join but hasn’t had the chance yet. That bers-at-Large and all Chartered Organiza- will mean following up from your School tion Representatives. pick them up and bring them to the office 11 New Leader Essentials, 1st Nights and encouraging all your boys, new if need be. We will be willing to make United Methodist Church, or not to spread the word and have their Friends of Scouting appointments to go through the process in Ottawa; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM friends join! It is never too late to join Thanks again to each and every one of one sitting if you want. Keep this in mind 11 Cub Leader Specific Training, Scouting so don’t think that this is the only you for your support of the Scouting pro- as November approaches! 1st United Methodist Church, time to recruit. If you need any help or Ottawa; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM have any questions about recruiting, please DISTRICT ROSTER: 18-19 Fall Camporee, North Lake Park, do not hesitate to contact Wendy Richard- District Chairman: Jerry Wiesner ...... 913.294.6642 Garnett KS son at 913.294.6660 or Cortland Bolles at District Commissioner: John Berton ...... 785.242.8294 800.776.1110 x118 or [email protected]. Activities Chair: Buddy Burris ...... 785.867.3005 November Advancement Chair: Curtis Gibson ...... 913.898.4955 6 Health & Safety Training, United Training Camping Chair: Richard Grant ...... 913.755.3941 As the year gets going again, remember Methodist Church, Paola; 6:00 Endowment Chair: Ken Weide ...... 785.448.5560 PM that there will be many opportunities for Finance/Friends of Scouting Chair: Dana Crawford ...... 913.757.4451 your current and new leaders to get the Membership Chair: Wendy Richardson ...... 913.294.6660 6 District Commissioner’s Meet- training they want and need in order to be Public Relations Chair: Cleon Rickel ...... 785.242.4700 ing, United Methodist Church, successful Scout leaders. Please stay in Roundtable Commissioner (Boy Scouts): Lynn Underwood ...... 785.242.1264 Paola; 6:30 PM touch with the trainings that have already Roundtable Commissioners (Cub Scouts): Kathy Kierl ...... 913.557.5869 6 Roundtable, United Methodist been scheduled for the coming year. We Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 Church, Paola; 7:30 PM may also be adding other trainings as Special Needs Coordinator: Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 6 OA Chapter 4 Meeting, United needed. REMEMBER, EVERY BOY Training Co-Chairs: Lawrence Dickinson ...... 913.256.6809 Methodist Church, Paola; 7:30 DESERVES A TRAINED LEADER!!! Pam Thompson ...... 913.294.2344 PM Website Chair: Jim Burns ...... 785.255.4388 District Awards District Executive: Cortland Bolles ...... 800.776.1110 x118 13 District Committee Meeting, All district award nominations are [email protected] Beethoven’s, Paola; 6:30 PM being accepted. Forms are available at the HOAC and Twin Rivers District Information: www.hoac-bsa.org

Whitney M Young Jr. Dinner We all know that Cub Scouting is where the Round-up now and offer the Scouting pro- 2003 Camporee majority of kids begin their scouting future and gram to more boys in your neighborhood! Mark your calendars for Sunday Night The 2003 Pioneer Trails Camporee is sched- Don’t forget to follow the plan and not only November 2, 2003 and plan on attending the that without them there can be no us. Your uled for October 17-19, 2003. This years Fall will you will have a full unit, you will get new 2003 Whitney M. Young dinner. We will district executives are ready and willing to assist Camporee will be held at Smithville Lake, where leaders too! For any assistance call Matt, Brian honor two exceptional citizens for their tireless you in your recruiting efforts, but first they we will be sharing the location with the North or Lavar today at (816) 942-9333. Star District. The theme will remain ‘Mountain service to the youth of our community. Tick- would need: Packs and Troops to inform them Man’ and the North Star District’s theme will be ets are available for table sponsors in the of your roundup dates, Packs and Troops to ‘Geo Scouting’. Be sure to sign up your unit amount of $1,500 or $150 per person. For actively participate in fundraising, trainings, Calendar of Events today for this great adventure from the team that more information please contact Matt Gettys at and recruitment efforts, and for anyone to pro- brought you Lewis and Clark and the Pre-Civil extension 171. vide names of individuals who are interested in October War History Camporees in the past!!! Call being program aids or volunteers. We still have 2003 Fall Round-Up flyers, yard signs, parent’s orientation guides 2 District Roundtable - Central United Michael Grimaldi today at 816-363-7949. Methodist Church October is a time when we can increase our and posters to aide in your recruiting efforts. Annual Business Meeting efforts and still round up more Cub Scouts. Don’t miss out. Schedule a School Night 14 District Commissioner’s Meeting - H. J.’s Activity Building and Election PIONEER TRAILS DISTRICT NUMBERS 17-19 District Camporee – Smithville Lake The Pioneer Trails District will be holding its District Chairman: David Disney ...... (H) 816-753-0438 21 Annual Business Meeting and Elec- Annual Business Meeting and Election on Tues- tion - VFW National Headquarters day October 21, 2003 at the VFW National District Vice-Chairman: Fred DeFeo ...... (H) 816-942-0675 Headquarters Building at 7:30 p.m. Election of District Vice-Chairman: Dennis Cross ...... (H) 816-444-7989 27 Family FOS Unit Presenters Training District Chairman, District Vice Chairman and District Commissioner: Bruce Allen ...... (H) 816-361-8159 – Council Service Center Members-at-Large for the district will be held. Camping Chairman: Jay Reed ...... (H) 816-228-4438 November If you would like to nominate someone for one Advancement Chairman: Bill Tabolsky ...... (H) 913-791-8141 of these positions, please send your recommen- Activities Chairman: Michael Grimaldi ...... (H) 816-363-7949 2 Whitney M. Young Dinner dations to: Special Needs Chairman: Carole Gaither ...... (H) 816-523-5380 6 District Roundtable – Central United Pioneer Trails District Membership Chairman: Julie Hill ...... (H) 816-361-3385 Methodist Church Nominating Committee Chairman Relationships Chairman: Jon Voss ...... (H) 913-488-3548 11 District Commissioner’s Meeting – H. 10210 Holmes Road Training Chairman: Norman Kahn ...... (H) 913-341-4792 J.’s Activity Building Kansas City, MO 64131 Mic-O-Say Memorial: Don O’Neal ...... (H) 816-925-6567 12 Chairman’s Meeting for Family Chairs Nominations MUST be received in writing District Director: Matt Gettys ...... (H) 816-942-9333, ext. 171 18 District Committee Meeting – VFW at least two weeks prior to District Election to be District Executive: Brian Tobler . . . . . (H) 816-942-9333, ext. 185 National Headquarters considered. District Executive: Lavar Lard ...... (H) 816-942-9333, ext. 147 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA — HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL 10210 HOLMES ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64131 CUB SCOUT LITERATURE VOLUME 76 Find it at the Scout shop!

www.hoac-bsa.org Vol. 76 October 2003 North To Alaska

On June 25th, members of Boy Scout Troop 318 of Lex- ington, Missouri met at their Scout cabin to begin an adven- ture of a lifetime. They were off to Alaska. They arrived in Fairbanks at approximately 1:00 a.m. Alaska time. The next morning they headed down the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle and the Arctic Ocean. The Dal- ton Highway often referred to as the “Haul Road” is 500 miles long and was built for the construction of the Alaskan Pipeline. They traveled for three days, camping along the side of the road, to Deadhorse, Alaska. Deadhorse is where the Northern Slope oilfields are located and where the Alaskan Pipeline begins. The Pipeline stretched from Deadhorse to Valdez, Alaska, a distance of 800 miles. Along the way, they saw dall Left to Right Standing: Darrell G. Neuner, Keenan Lefholz, Kelly Clay Jr., sheep, moose, grizzly bears, and caribou. They also experi- Marcus Helm, Mike Soendker, John Helm, Louie Lefholz, John Johnson, enced the effects of a forest fire. Billy Duvall, Bob Sollars, Steve Nickell, Dale Shaul, Wendell Stephenson, After their three-day trip came to an end they were off to Kelly Clay Sr., and Chuck Scott. Denali National Park. They were fortunate the day they left because Mount McKinley was visible. Mount McKinley is Left to Right Sitting: Taylor Howser, Darrell J. Neuner, Bradley Burgess, only visible 25 % of the year. After their time in Denali Brett Ralston, Matt Jeske, Clayton Saunders, Drew Bartet, Michael Sollars, National Park ended, they headed back to Fairbanks where the Garrett Stephenson, Austin Stephenson, Scott Nickell, Michael Duvall, and remainder of their trip was spent touring the town and sur- Justin Morton. rounding areas.

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