COUNCIL NEWS! July / Aug 2017 QUAPAW SCOUTER NEWSLETTER

In this issue: Barriers at camp lifted for Scouts  Barrier Free Campsite and Scouters with Disabilities Dedicated Family, friends, Scouts, Scouters, as well as many members JOIN SCOUTING! of the Quapaw Area Council Executive Board gathered on  Upcoming Events June 21st to dedicate a special project recently completed Wizards of Rockefeller at Camp Rockefeller. Through a generous financial gift  Powder Horn Course made by Dr. Robert Skinner and the Skinner Family, in  Sporting Clays Classic memory of Mrs. Raynell McLean Skinner, several POPCORN improvements to Camp Rockefeller’s existing Barrier-Free Popcorn Sales Campsite (Northpoint Campsite) were made possible. This Commissioner’s camping area is reserved for scouts and leaders with New Eagle Scouts physical disabilities, limitations, or special needs that could Bobcat Day prevent them from enjoying camp to its fullest extent. ABOVE: Dr. Robert Skinner speaks at the dedication ceremony. Memorials A cedar entryway with a dedication plaque was erected that BELOW: Skinner Family pictured with the campsite memorial plaque. Executive’s Thoughts states that the site was improved in Memory Mrs. Skinner, Nominating Committee who was an outstanding Cub Scout Leader, teacher, and News from Camp advocate of the goals of Scouting for all boys. District News JOIN SCOUTING NIGHT SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 24, 2017 The Quapaw Area Council has designated Thurs- day, August 24 as “Join Scouting Night” in each of the 39 Central and Eastern Arkansas counties located throughout the council. As in years past the ultimate goal and purpose of “Join Scouting Night” is to “Give every age eligible boy the opportunity to join Scouting.”

Nearly 600 hundred volunteers will assist in the planning, promotion, and execution of the most exciting Scouting event of the year. “Join Scouting Night” meetings will be held at more than 200 elementary schools located throughout the state and the council hopes to recruit more than Dr. David Briscoe, Council President, assists 3,000 boys and their families into the Scouting program that night. Scouts from Troop 55 as they unveil the dedication plaque in the newly renovated site. Planning meetings began in April as volunteers and staff began securing the cooperation of local school districts. Volunteer training meetings will be held in August and school promotion will begin as soon as the new school year starts.

While “Join Scouting Night” has a decidedly Cub Scout emphasis, Boy Scout Troops also benefit from the event and are asked to take an active part in providing assistance during the event.

Be sure that your Unit participates in “Join Scouting Night” and do your part to “Give every age eligible boy the opportunity to join Scouting.” JULY

19-28 National Jamboree 20-23 Webelos Resident Camp

AUGUST

5 Camping Committee Meeting 12 Commissioner College 15 Advancement Committee Meeting 20 OA Lodge Exec. Committee Meeting 22 Activities Committee Meeting District Chairmen Meeting Training Committee Meeting 24 Join Scouting Night 29 Camping Committee Meeting Enterprise Risk Mgmt. Committee Meeting 30 Executive Board Meeting

CHECK OUT THE ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR AT: www.quapawbsa.org FOR THE LATEST UPDATES “WIZARD’S OF ROCKEFELLER— Council to Host Powder Horn Course CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP” September 29-October 1 Camp Rockefeller is proud to offer & October 13-15 the ‘Wizards of Rockefeller’ Resi- dent Camp for all Cub Scouts and Quapaw Area Council is hosting a Webelos Scouts July 20 – July 23, Powder Horn course September 29 2017 and the registration fee is - October 1 and October 13 - 15 at $50 per person. Come and ex- the Gus Blass Scout Reservation plore all the magic of Camp Rockefeller. Build your near Damascus, Arkansas. Powder own wand and learn a new magic trick, as well as Horn introduces resources that can camp favorites such as BB’s, archery, slingshots, aid in establishing a successful high swimming, canoeing, and much, much more. Resi- adventure program and teaching dent Camp is the highlight of Cub Scout and We- high adventure skills. belos Scouts camping experience. Sign up today at www.quapawbsa.org SIGN UP NOW TO SELL POPCORN! If you are not the leader of one of the 123 units that have already com- mitted to sign-up to participate in the 2017 Trails’ End Popcorn Sale, there is still time!

Go to: http://bit.ly/2r7vO8P

The sale this year has an all new prize program that rewards top-selling Scouts and Units better than ever! And, there are also several new Bo- nus Prizes that Scouts can earn by earning their own way. The Quapaw Area Council Annual Sporting Clays Clas- sic—Presented by Southwestern Energy is just around District’s will kickoff the popcorn sale at September Roundtables. the corner. Friday, October 6th is the date that over 150 shooters will come out to Blue Rock Gun Club to com- pete for bragging rights while supporting the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Programs. Teams of (5) Shooters are available but will fill up very fast. If you want to enjoy a fun day of shooting, fellowship, food, and a general good time, call today to reserve your space. Teams are $1,000. Call Blake today to reserve your team. 501.664.4780 x277.

CAMP CARD PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCED. The 2017 Council Camp Card sale concluded in late May with over $150,000 being earned by local units and to support local Scouting programs. Scouts who sold a minimum of $500 of cards could be entered by their unit leader into a drawing for an Apple iPad Mini.

Michael E. of Troop 99 in Ouachita District was the winner. Michael sold over 250 cards and was excited to receive his prize. (See Photo left)

Congratulations Michael! LEADERS IN THE MAKING!

The Unit Commissioner Unit commissioners help units succeed with a good program that attracts and retains youth members. Perhaps no other member of the unit service team has a more important or demanding responsibility. As friends, coaches, and counselors of unit leaders, unit commissioners operate quiet- ly, generally in the background. They are effective communicators, providing the resources of the district and council to the units they serve.

(National Youth Leadership Training 2017 – Quapaw Area Council) To help units succeed, today’s commissioners must be people-oriented more than procedure-oriented. They are truly a council’s front-line diplo- During the weekends of May 19th - 21st and June 2nd – 4th, 52 mats. Because Scouting operates mostly by persuasion rather than by carefully selected Scouts from across the Quapaw Area Council legislation, commissioners must exercise the highest degree of diplomacy. participated in a great leadership conference directed by Mr. Butch Walker from Pinnacle District. During the past months, Mr. What are the qualities of Scouting’s diplomat? Walker and his adult staff developed and coached some of the finest troop leaders in the state into one great high performing Perhaps no single description fits all situations. So, consider the following team (group photo below). qualities and apply them as you do your commissioner work.

The staff worked with each patrol of scouts to develop both lead-  Be an effective communicator ership and camping skills that will benefit all troops represented. From basic flag making to more complex problem resolution skills  Be a good listener the participants discovered various methods of working together  Have sound judgement to arrive at the best possible solution for all parties concerned.  Be tactful This year’s course was held both indoors and outdoors with the  Be persistent and patient patrol method used in all facets of the course curriculum. When  Be adaptable the course was over, everyone returned to their home troops with a new set of friends and a resolution to make their troop  Know and practice Scouting ideals better than ever.  Be enthusiastic  Fulfill promises For the participants, the work is just getting started. Now they must implement the many skills they have been introduced to  Be a team player and take their troop to new levels of Scouting adventures.  Be a coach Is your troop ready to pick up the pace? Are you ready for a new Commissioner College level of leadership in your troop? Make sure your Scouts and your troop get in on one of the hottest leadership opportunities What is Commissioner College? It is leader training that helps the Com- available. Be on the lookout for next year’s dates. missioner understand his or her role better, and how to help his or her as- signed units to excel and succeed by giving the unit leaders the tools they If you need additional information contact. 2018 Course Direc- tor: James Barr E-mail : [email protected] Look for more need to provide a great program to their scouts. Commissioner college will information soon! ! ! offer a variety of courses to support commissioners in their role.

Our next Commissioner College will be August 12, 2017. More information will be mailed when finalized.

Rolfe Bryant, Council Commissioner Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scouts! Kaje Christopher Bengston Troop 17 Ouachita

Carter Reece Buckner Troop 391 Saracen

Evan Randle Buckner Troop 391 Saracen

Clay Austin Caldwell Troop 104 Crowleys Ridge

Darin Leroy Garner, Jr. Troop 1 Ouachita

Kody Davidson Graham Troop 333 Foothills

Tylor Matthew Rea-Garibay Troop 1 Ouachita

James Aaron Stuckey Troop 17 Ouachita

Philip Raymond VanNewkirk Troop 770 Thunderbird

Miles Robert Bray Troop 320 White River

Bradley William Burton Troop 233 Mohawk

Joshua Andrew Chrestman Troop 435 Foothills

Nathan Christopher Kennedy Troop 770 Thunderbird

Ian James Klein Troop 30 Mohawk

Elijah Christopher Bennett Troop 770 Pinnacle

Nicholas Shawn Huffine Troop 138 Crowleys Ridge

Patrick Vincent Karp Troop 99 Ouachita

Camden Dalie Keech Troop 392 Foothills

Nathan Joel McFarland Troop 99 Ouachita

Jacob Montgomery Peery Troop 99 Pinnacle

Kolton Mark-Chad Breeding Troop 391 Saracen

William Joseph Purifoy Troop 30 Pinnacle “Eagle Out” Term Banned From Use.

Well, if it was up to me I would outlaw the use of the term, “Eagle Out.”

During my career I have had the pleasure of attending hun- dreds of Eagle Scout Courts of Honor. In most of these an “Eagle Charge” has been presented as part of the program. In Memory of Terry Holley The following is an excerpt from one such challenge:

Troop 431 “As an Eagle Scout, you have assumed a solemn obligation to

The Springer Family do your duty to God, to your country and to all mankind. Oth- ers will be watching you, expecting you to lead by example. In Rick Albers living up to these obligations, you will bring honor to yourself and to all other Eagle Scouts. Sarah Yada I charge you to undertake your citizenship with a solemn dedi- Marcal Young cation. Be a leader, but lead only toward the best. Lift up eve- Nancy Causey Massey ry task you do and every office you hold to the highest level of service to God and your fellow man. So live and serve, that Delores Zajac those who know you will be inspired to be and do better. Be Chris and Amber Zajac among those who dedicate their skills and abilities to the common good. In Memory of Ralph Allen Lead with a solid foundation of clean living, honest work, un- Troop 431 selfish citizenship and reverence to God, and you will leave In Memory of Robert Dane Sloan behind a record of which every Scout may be proud.”

First Presbyterian Church, Walnut Ridge By including this charge in the court of honor program, we suggest to the Eagle Scout that there is even more ex- Susan and Fred Weeks Family pected of him now. That it is his responsibility to give lead-

In Memory of Joe Shackleford ership to his fellow scouts and his community. And yet, con- trary to this charge, people frequently use the term, “Eagle Marcal Young Out,” explaining and justifying why a boy ceases to be ac- In Honor of the birth of Thomas Wilson tively involved in his troop. If I could, I would eliminate the use of the term, “Eagle Out,” and encourage Eagles to give Joyce Oliver back to their troop by staying involved and to continue to provide leadership to their fellow scouts in weekly meetings, at campouts and especially at summer camp. John

John Carman Scout Executive / CEO

Members and spouses of the Executive Board enjoy the Rockefeller Rockers during a recent visit to Camp Rockefeller NOMINATIONS FOR DISTRICT COMMITTEES & COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD

If you know of one or more outstanding community leaders whose involvement would be beneficial to the Scouting program, please send your recommendation(s) to: (Name of District) District Nominating Committee, Quapaw Area Council, 3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202.

For nominations to the Executive Board, send your recommendation(s) to: Council Nominating Committee, Quapaw Area Council, 3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202.

Nominations of Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Crew or Post Advisors, their assistants and Den Leaders are discouraged. These people have assumed the most important role in the Boy Scouts of America. We should not diminish their effectiveness by asking them to do more.

Qualifications for Nominees follow.

Council President:

Ultimate authority for conducting the affairs of the Boy Scouts of America is vested in volunteer Scouters. The Council President is the top volunteer leader. He represents to the council and to the public this responsibility and authority. This individual should be one who occupies a position of respect in business and civic circles within the council and who is able to secure the cooperation of other individuals and organiza- tions and businesses in support of the council’s mission.

District Chairman:

We seek a person who is universally recognized in the community and whose prestige, character, and achievements mark him or her as a leader; one whose personality and executive ability will inspire confidence and win support and cooperation for the Scouting program. This individual should be well known by the business leaders and the education and religious institutions of the communities comprising the district. His/her ideals should be in full accord with those of Scouting. The individual accepting this role must make it their top volunteer priority.

Specifically, a District Chairman should possess:

* The ability to recruit people to do a specific job

* Executive ability

* Organizational experience

* The ability to secure adequate financial support

* Knowledge of the Scouting program is not essential.

District and Council Members At Large:

We need people of character and standing in the community, who – because of their interest, organizational experience, ability or general knowledge – may be available for service as chairpersons or members of operating committees or to serve in some special capacity within the district.

Any and all individuals to be considered for the above positions must have a positive attitude, a firm belief in the fact that Scouting is the best youth development program available and have given or be willing to give generously of their time, effort and personal financial resources to the betterment of the council. Summer Camp Vigil and Koskalakas nominations are due July 28, 2017 by 5:00PM to the Quapaw Area Council Service Center. Nomina- Camp Rockefeller saw a fantastic tion forms and past recipient lists can be found at: summer this year. Scouts and lead- www.quapawbsa.org ers from all over Quapaw Area Council and over a dozen other councils were in attendance this National Scout Jamboree year. Many thanks to all the adult The National Scout jamboree is a gathering, or jamboree, of leaders that took their time and va- thousands of members of cation to bring their Scouts to sum- the Boy Scouts of America, mer camp. It is an experience that usually held every four will create memories the Scouts will years and organized by the cherish the rest of their lives. National Council of the Boy The staff this summer was one of the best that Camp Rockefel- Scouts of America. Scouts ler has ever had. Archer Tribett was the Program Director this from all over the nation and year and led the staff with an enthusiasm that was contagious. world have the opportunity Summer Camp is the highlight of the Scouting experience. As to attend. Quapaw Area Council will be sending 2 Jamobree Lord Baden Powell once said, “A week of camp is worth 6 Troops this year, hosting 72 Scouts and 8 adult leaders. months of theoretical teaching in a meeting room.” Scouts were able to put the past year’s worth of learning into practice at They will depart from the Qua- camp. paw Area Council Service Cen- Reservations for the 2018 camp season are now being taken. ter on the morning of Friday, July Please contact Kim Brainard, 501-664-4780, ext. 225, or Justin 14. They will head to Washing- Clark, 501-664-4780, ext. 280, to make your reservation today. ton, D.C. to spend a few days

touring the nation’s capital before heading to one of the larg- Fall Cub Adventure Weekend est Scouting events ever.

Cub Adventure Weekends are a great opportunity for Cub Scouts and their families to enjoy a wonderful camping experience. All meals are provided for participants. Camp Rockefeller also offers our tents for you to use while you are at camp. This is a great way to enjoy camping without the need to purchase expensive gear.

Camp Rockefeller will be offering two Cub Family weekends this fall. The Mad Scientist Cub Adventure weekend will be October 6 – 8, 2017 and the Where the Wild Things Grow Cub Adven- ture Weekend will be October 27 – 29, 2017. The registration fee will be $20 per person. Mark your calendars now and make plans to attend one or both of our fantastic Cub Adventure Weekends.

More information can be found at www.quapawbsa.org.

OA Corner

The Quapaw Lodge called out over 75 new members during summer camp this year. OA Fall Fellowship/Fall Ordeal will take place September 22 – 24, 2017 at Camp Rockefeller. If you were called out at summer camp, then this is your chance to complete your Ordeal. Regis- ter now at www.quapawbsaevents.org

Pilgrimage will take place on October 20 – 22, 2017 at Camp www.quapawbsa.org Rockefeller. This will be a chance to see the Vigil candidates called out. There will be a Brotherhood ceremony as well. Come join us in celebration and fellowship. Register now at wwapawbsaevents.org. DISTRICT NEWS

Crowley’s Ridge District 2017 New Unit Welcome Center Serving: Clay, Craighead, Greene, Lawrence, Mississippi, Ran- Please join in with the Crowley’s Ridge District as we take time out to dolph, Cross, Crittenden, Poinsett, Phillips, Lee, Monroe, and St. Fran- welcome the newest scouting unit to the Crowley’s Ridge scouting cis Counties. family Pack 65 out of Black Rock, Arkansas. The Crowley’s Ridge Dis- trict would like to salute those community leaders, parents, adult lead- District Chairman: Brad Smithee, ers, youth, and the Black Rock United Methodist Church for making [email protected] this life changing experience possible for the youth in the Black Rock District Vic-Chairman: Walter McMillan, community. Thank you all. [email protected] Charter Partner Cub Scout Leader Location District Commissioner: Mike Warrenfells, [email protected] Black Rock United Methodist Church Zach Callahan Black Rock, AR District Director: Morio Snelling Sr., [email protected]

District Executive: Seth Casey, [email protected] 2017 Crowley’s Ridge District Day Camp

District Calendar The Crowley’s Ridge District would like to thank the volunteers, par- July 2017 ents, and walking leaders for supporting the 2017 Crowley’s Ridge District Day Camp in Craighead Forrest Park located in Jonesboro. This No Meetings year’s day camp was a huge success because of the overwhelming volunteer efforts in the Jonesboro area. This year’s day camp was August 2017 packed with Arts & Crafts, B.B. Guns, Archery, Fishing, Nature Walks, and much more. Special thanks to Tina Kaser and Amy Dooley for their 1 leadership, guidance, and never ending desire to get the job done Join Scouting Night Training, 6:00PM, 3703 South Caraway Rd right. This year was truly special for so many scouting youth in the * Jonesboro northern area of the Crowley’s Ridge District. 3 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM., 3703 South Caraway Rd * Jonesboro 2017 Crowley’s Ridge District Day Camp Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting, 7:00 PM., 3703 South Caraway Rd. * Jonesboro The Crowley’s Ridge District would like to thank everyone who had a Join Scouting Night Training, 6:00PM, 620 E. Broadway St. part in making this year’s southern area Crowley’s Ridge District Day * Forrest City Camp at the St. Francis County Fairgrounds in Forrest City a huge suc- 10 cess. It is because of people like Ed Collier, Joan Collier, Kristian Root- Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 PM, 404 West Main St. * Paragould Carranza, Chris Davis and the many volunteers that gave of their time Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 PM., 404 West Main St. * and talents to ensure that this camp was a success. The scouts in the Paragould Crowley’s Ridge District could not stop smiling from the fun they were 17 having riding horses, swimming, shooting BB Guns & Archery and see- Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 PM., 620 E. Broadway St. * ing a helicopter up close. This day camp was a once in a lifetime experi- Forrest City ence for many. The Crowley’s Ridge District would also like to extend a 24 very special thank you to Andrea Payton for traveling from White Hall, Join Scouting Night Arkansas to work as the camping director for this year’s day camp in

Forrest City. THANK YOU ALL!!! ROUNDTABLE THEMES

Summer Camp Golden Troops Cub Scouts Webelos June 2017 Health & Fitness Scholar/Artist Congratulation’s to the 2017 Summer Camp Golden Troops. This honor is presented to those units and unit leaders in the Crowley’s Ridge Boy Scouts: Orienteering District who attended a week of summer camp at Camp Rockefeller. Because of your dedication to the scouting program in the Crowley’s Ridge District some youth had a summer they won’t soon forget. Thank Cub Scouts Webelos you all for making this summer special for so many scouts in the Crow- August 2017 Perseverance] Arrow of Light ley’s Ridge District.

Boy Scouts: Hiking Troop 18, 20, 32, 45, 66, 95, 104, 115, 134, 138, 202, 210, 218,728, and 890 Join Scouting Night 2017: Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017 (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, & Venturing Leaders) The purpose of Join Scouting Night is to provide every boy and his Place: South Caraway Baptist Church Jonesboro, 3703 South Caraway family with the opportunity to sign up for scouting. Every school Rd * Jonesboro possible will be set-up as a sign-up location. This provides maxi- Time: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Training begins at 9:00 a.m. to mum effectiveness in reaching as many boys as possible. There will late afternoon. be a mandatory Join Scouting Night Training to be held in August. Cost: $5.00 for any Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing For your convivence the Crowley’s Ridge District training team will Leader (includes lunch) conduct two trainings one in the north part of the district and one * - Varsity and Venturing Specific Training are offered upon advance in the south part of the district. Please attend the training session request. closest to you. For more information, you can contact Garry Hahne For additional information, please contact Garry Hahne at garryhah- at: [email protected] [email protected]. Date: Tuesday, August 01, 2017 Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017 (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, & Place: South Caraway Baptist Church Jonesboro, 3703 South Caraway Venturing Leaders) Rd * Jonesboro Place: First United Methodist Church Forrest City, 620 E. Broadway St. * Forrest City Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM

Time: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Training begins at 9:00 a.m. to Date: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 late afternoon. Place: First United Methodist Church Forrest City, 620 E. Broadway Cost: $5.00 for any Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing St. * Forrest City Leader (includes lunch) * - Varsity and Venturing Specific Training are offered upon advance Time: 6:00PM-7:00PM request.

For additional information, please contact Garry Hahne at garryhah- 2017 POPCORN SALE UNIT LEADER CALENDAR [email protected].

September 1 Popcorn Take Order Forms Mailed to Every scout Chartered Organization Representatives’ Training:

September 14 District Popcorn Kickoff &Training Description: Crowley’s Ridge District Training Team will conduct its annual Chartered Organization Representative training for all Char- September 22-24 Popcorn BLITZ Weekend tered Organizational Representatives and other interested leaders. This training will highlight the BSA chartered partner concept, the poli- October 20 Final Unit Product & Prize Order Submitted Online cies and procedures of the BSA, and the Chartered Organization Repre- sentative’s Role. We are looking forward to seeing you there. November 4 Popcorn Distribution to Units Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017 (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, & December 1 Popcorn Accounts Settled / Money Due to Council Venturing Leaders) Office Place: South Caraway Baptist Church Jonesboro, 3703 South Caraway Rd * Jonesboro Please register your unit online for the Quapaw Area Council Boy Time: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Training begins at 9:00 a.m. to Scouts of America Popcorn Sale. Units can register at: late afternoon. http://bit.ly/2r7vO8P Cost: $5.00 for any Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing Leader (includes lunch)

* - Varsity and Venturing Specific Training are offered upon advance request. Training Opportunities For additional information, please contact Garry Hahne at [email protected]. COURSE: Youth Protection, “This is Scouting” (Required for all; Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, & Venturing Leaders) Leader Specific Training (Training for your current position in your unit)

Description: Using the web-based versions of Youth Protection Train- ing and “This is Scouting” leaders will spend the first half of the course learning about the policies and procedures that are in place to protect our youth and leaders alike, how the organization is structured, and where to get additional resources and information. The second part of the course will provide specific training for the position that the stu- dent currently holds. Cub Scout Leaders attending this day of training will leave “Fully Trained” for their role as a Cub Scout Leader. (Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing Leaders must also complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills to be fully trained.)

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills 533% increase in membership over last year. For those that have never heard of Venturing, or may have heard about it but This outdoor program is designed to provide basic outdoor skills es- don’t know anything more than the name here is a quick expla- sential to the Boy Scout program. This course is required training for nation of this program. Venturing started back in 1997 as an Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches, and Ventur- interest/hobby oriented coeducational program for youth 14 ing Advisors who wish to be considered a trained leader. It is recom- mended for Webelos leaders and other adults who will be camping through 20 years old. Venture crews are youth run by their elect- with youth. You will be camping and need to bring necessary gear. ed officers and adult guided by the crew advisors. Those youths Come prepared for any kind of weather and having eaten your dinner. involved in Venturing learn the same values that are taught in Cracker barrel provided late. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts along with the leadership skills that

go along with the higher Boy Scout ranks of Star, Life and Eagle. Date: Friday, September 22, 2017 - Saturday, September 23, 2017 Place: TBA Venturing is so versatile in application that crews can be orga- Time: Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Training begins at 6:00 p.m. nized around every kind of activity from white water rafting to on Friday and ends Saturday late afternoon. table top gaming. The foothills District currently has crews fo- Cost: $20.00 (Includes all materials and meals.) cused on high adventure activities such as backpacking, scuba For additional information please contact Garry Hahne at diving, rock climbing, and canoeing. There is a crew dedicated to [email protected]. all things gaming and technology, and another crew focused on

shooting sports. If you know of anyone interested in learning BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) more about Venturing or joining a crew, contact Darrell Faulken- bury at 501-831-3302 or at [email protected]. This basic outdoor skills program is designed for Cub Scout Leaders who want to plan and carry out an entry-level outdoor experience for the Cub Scout Pack. This course is required for adults giving leadership District Pinewood Derby on a Pack overnighter. This is an outdoor course. Come prepared for any kind of weather. Many thanks go out to David Price and his team for putting to- Date: Friday, September 22, 2017- Saturday, September 23, 2017 th gether the District Pinewood Derby on May 6 at Toad Suck Place: Time: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Training begins at 9:00 a.m. Daze in Conway. Those in attendance not only enjoyed the Dis- and ends late afternoon. trict Championship races, but there were also individual pack Cost: $20.00 (Includes all materials and lunch.) races, outlaw class races and a Conway Police department vs. For additional information, please contact Garry Hahne at Fire department race. [email protected]. (PWD photo) “Scouts watching the championship races” ————————————————————————————- Foothills District Conway, Cleburne, Faulkner, Perry, and Van Buren Counties District Chairman: Michael Fowler District Commissioner: Barbara Fowler District Executive: Darrell Faulkenbury Calendar

July

No District events. Have a great time exploring the outdoors!

August

1- District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, First United Methodist Church/ 1610 Prince St, Conway 3- Join Scouting Night Training, 6:00 PM, Ida Burns Elementary School/ 1201 Donaghey Ave, Conway 10- Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 PM, LDS Church Conway/ 2045 Dave Ward Drive, Conway 10- Cub Scout/Boy Scout/ Venture Leader Roundtable, 7:00 PM, LDS Church Conway/ 2045 Dave Ward Drive, Conway 10- OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 PM, LDS Church Conway/ 2045 Dave Ward Drive, Conway 24-Join Scouting Night, 6:30 pm/ an elementary school near you

Venturing is on the rise.

Venturing is growing in the Foothills District! Venturing has had a Cub Scout Twilight Camp questions your counterparts in other packs might have. For more information about these trainings contact Blake Shinn at This was the first year for the Cub Scout twilight camp. This 501-269-0664 or at [email protected]. year’s camp was led by the fearless duo of Camp Director Tray

Fowler and Program For additional information on events, activities and training Director Jason for the foothills district be sure to follow us on Facebook Wakefield, and run at: Foothills District, Quapaw Area Council - Boy Scouts of America by the incredible staff that they put ———————————————————————————— together to make this event a com- Ouachita District plete success. The Scouts, parents, and DISTRICT CHAIRMAN: BILL ROSS walking leaders en- DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: DAVID MACCONAUGHA joyed two evenings DISTRICT EXECUTIVE: JOHN HUNTER and all day Saturday at the Cold Springs Retreat learning scout skills, enjoying the pool and spending time on the archery and Calendar of Events BB gun ranges. Please join us in thanking Tray, Jason and their entire staff for making this camp a great experience for August 2017 everyone. 3 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM College of the Ouachita’s (1 (day camp photo) “Scouts of patrol 2 hamming it up before they College Circle, Malvern) take on the archery range” 8

Join Scouting Night Training, 7:00PM College of the Ouachita’s (1

Upcoming events College Circle, Malvern)

Popcorn Kickoff 10 September 14th 7:00 PM, LDS Church Conway/ 2045 Dave Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 PM College of the Ouachita’s (1 College Ward Drive, Conway Circle, Malvern) Mark your calendars now for the annual Popcorn Kickoff. Come out and find out what is new this year and be ready to Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 PM, College of the Ouach- help your scouts achieve the goals they set to be able to make ita’s (1 College Circle, Malvern) your year of scouting great. Order of the Arrow, 7:00 PM, College of the Ouachita’s (1 College Outdoor Leader training Circle, Malvern) th th When: September 8 and 9 Where: Dripping Rock Campsite, Short term camp area, Gus 24 Blass Scout Reservation, Damascus AR Who Should attend: Any registered scout leader who has not Join Scouting Night taken this training in the past.

Cost: $15.00 We will be conducting Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Twilight Camp (required for at least one person on a Boy Scout campout to have taken), Outdoor Webelos Leader training (required for at The District Twilight camps gave our cubs the chance to build and least one person on a Webelos campout to have taken), and Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (required for at least race space ships and rain gutter regatta boats. They were treated to a one person on a cub scout campout to have taken). For more display of several different emergency vehicles including a fire truck information about these trainings contact Blake Shinn at 501- and police car. The Civil Air Patrol came one night to teach the boys 269-0664 or at [email protected]. some aerospace designing and engineering. The boys got to once again enjoy shooting BB guns and experiencing archery and for some Cub Scout Leader Specific Training cubs they got to use a sling-shot for the first time. The district would When: September 30th, 2017 like to thank Tonya McLain and Bridgett Cabibi-Wilkin as they were Where: First United Methodist Church/ 1610 Prince St, Conway the camp directors and Sharon Arnold as the program director. Who should attend: All registered Cub Scout leaders who have not received training for their current position Summer Camp Cost: FREE This is the basic training for all Cub Scout leaders. If you have The district would like to thank all our troops that have once again recently joined a pack or if you have transferred to a new posi- chosen Camp Rockefeller as their location for their summer camp. tion, then this is the training for you. Come out and learn about your new position along with your fellow scouters. These training sessions are informative and entertaining. You will be able to ask questions of our training staff and here what kind of Be Prepared for Join Scouting Night on August 24 10 Cub Scout Leader & Boy Scout Leader Roundtable: Join Scouting Night has been scheduled to take place at 6:30 PM on 7 PM @ St. James United Methodist Church (321 the evening of Thursday August 24. Join Scouting Night is the best Pleasant Valley Drive in Little Rock) opportunity given to reach as many families as possible with the great Scouting program. Everyone assisting with Join Scouting Night are 10 Order of the Arrow (O.A.) Chapter Meeting: 7 PM asked to attend the Join Scouting Night training session beginning at 7 @ St. James United Methodist Church PM on Tuesday evening August 10 the College of the Ouachita’s. (321 Pleasant Valley Drive in Little Rock).

2017 Popcorn Kickoff Roundtable Themes Come join the fun as the District kicks off the 2017 Trail’s End Popcorn Sale! Samples, order forms, and leader guides will be available begin- August “Trustworthy? Let the Gamers Begin” Technology” ning at 7:00 PM September 14th at the College of the Ouachita’s (1 College Circle, Malvern). Training

Leader Training: THE PINNACLE DISTRICT WILL HOLD FALL TRAINING FOR IOLS AND We will be conducting Leader Specific training on Saturday September BALOO OCTOBER 13 – 14. THIS TRAINING IS FOR ALL REGISTERED 30th. The course will be held in the Lecture Hall, College of the ADULTS. IT WILL TEACH THE BASIC ADULT LEADERSHIP FOR OUT- Ouachitas beginning at 10 am. DOOR CAMPING. IT WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 13TH – 14TH 2017. REG- ISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 5:30PM FRIDAY EVENING, AND 8AM Roundtable Themes: (SATURDAY MORNING. THE FEE IS $25.00 PER PERSON; IT WILL BE HELD AT MURRAY PARK – PAVILIONS 1 & 2 IN LITTLE ROCK, AR NEAR BIG DAM BRIDGE/LOCK. August 2017 Please contact Ray Beard 501-416-6135 or [email protected] CUB SCOUT PROGRAM THEME: or Mike Stephens 501-425-8680 or mstephens52@comcastnet for “Trustworthy/ Let the Games Begin” any questions

BOY SCOUT PROGRAM THEME: Summer Camping “Technology” ——————————————————————————————— It is time for summer camping and we appreciate Troops for camping. Troops 335, 393. 295, 542, 24, 383, 18, 30, 59, 725, 770, 427, 356, and PINNACLE DISTRICT 12. Thanks for going camping!!!

(Serving Pulaski County) Success Story

District Co-Chairman: Brad Hughes - The Pinnacle District reached its Friends of Scouting Goal!!! Thank you [email protected] to all the units that participate in our Friends of Scouting Family Cam- paign. Thank you to all of our Campaign Chairs persons, Captains, and District Co-Chairman: Steve Jenkins - [email protected] enrollers. Pinnacle District could not have succeeded without your help. District Commissioner: Joe Clark - [email protected]

District Director: Allen Crawford - [email protected] Join Scouting Night

Senior District Executive: Donnie Valley – Don- Pinnacle District will hold its Join Scouting Night training on Monday, [email protected] August 7, 2017 beginning at 7 PM at St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive off Cantrell Road in west Little Rock. Pinnacle District Calendar of Events . All Emcees and Registrars must attend this training and all other July No Meetings volunteers are welcome. We will discuss registering youth, adults and training den leaders. Please contact Kent Taylor (Membership August Chair) at 501-351-7517, or Donnie Valley (District Executive) at 501- 664-4780 ext. 278. 3 District Committee Meeting: 6:30 PM @ St. James United Methodist Church Day Camp

th th (321 Pleasant Valley Drive in Little Rock) On the week of June 12 – 15 Pinnacle District held its first annual Cub Scout Day Camp. 7 JSN Training 3220 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 7pm They provided a host of games, food, arts, and crafts for the youth enter- 10 Commissioners Meeting: 6:15 PM @ St. James tainment. Help me thank United Methodist Church Michael McNamara and his staff for a job well done. Thanks, Michael and (321 Pleasant Valley Drive in Little Rock) staff!!!! SARACEN DISTRICT Join Scouting Night Training

(Serving Arkansas, Grant, Jefferson and Lincoln County) To provide leaders with the tools necessary to conduct both a successful Join Scouting Night and Den Organization meeting, our Join DISTRICT CHAIRMAN: BRIAN CASTLE, [email protected] Scouting Night Training Session will be held at the Donald W. Reynolds DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: CAMILLE ROBERTS, [email protected] Community Services Center in Downtown Pine Bluff. This will be the DISTRICT EXECUTIVE: DARIUS PEOPLES, perfect opportunity to receive all information needed to knock this [email protected] year’s Join Scouting Night out of the park. Date: August 8, 2017 Time: 6:00 PM Calendar of Events Location: 300 W. 2nd Ave Pine Bluff, AR

July 2017 Popcorn Training / Kickoff

26 Key 3 Meeting Attention everyone! Who’s ready to sell some popcorn? We are pleased to announce that the time is quickly approaching to get your August 2017 cubs in those uniforms and warm the hearts of everyone in their 3 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 PM 17500 Dayton Rd., Pine Bluff neighborhoods. Our popcorn training and kickoff will be held in con- junction with our September roundtable on September 14th. 7-10 Saracen Day Camp, 9:00 AM, John Cain Park, Stuttgart Date: September 14, 2017 Time: 7:00 PM 8 Join Scouting Night Training, 6:00 PM, 300 W. 2nd Ave, Pine Bluff Location: 17500 Dayton Rd (Pine Bluff National Guard Armory) Fall Training Sessions 10 Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 PM, 17500 Dayton Rd., Pine Bluff Cub/ Boy Scout Leader Specific Training & Chartered Organization 10 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 PM., 17500 Dayton Rd., Representative Training Pine Bluff Leader Specific Training and Chartered Organization Representative will be held on September 30, 2017. Sign-In/ Registration will begin at 10 Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting, 7:00 PM., 17500 Dayton Rd., 8:30 am, and the training will last from 9:00 am to 12 noon. Each per- Pine Bluff son will be provided with the training that is required to provide a better program to their unit. 30 Key-3 Meeting Date: September 30, 2017 Time: 8:30 AM – 12 PM Roundtable Themes Cost: $10 August CUB SCOUT PROGRAM THEME: Location: Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center 300 W 2nd “Courteous / S’more Cub Scout Fun” Ave, Pine Bluff

BOY SCOUT PROGRAM THEME: Outdoor Training “Nature and Environment” Are you prepared to take your scouts on a camping adventure? If not, the perfect opportunity to gain this knowledge is at our outdoor train- Recap of Saracen District Twilight Camp ing sessions. The Saracen district will provide Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training, Outdoor Webelos Leader Training, and Basic Many thanks to Sandra Jackson and Andrea Peyton for orchestrating Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training at Tar Camp Park. an awesome twilight camp which was held at the Delta Rivers Nature Center. Highlights of the event included program presented by the Date: October 13-14, 2017 (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, “Snakes in Arkansas” and Training and Outdoor Webelos Leader Training) “Mammal Identification”. A huge thank you goes to Camille Roberts October 14,2017(Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) for providing shooting sports and Danny White led a course on making Place: Tar Camp Park (Redfield) bird calls, outdoor cooking, and water rockets. Time: Friday, October 13 (6:00 PM) – Saturday, October 14 (5:00 PM) Cost: $12 per person Recruitment Success

Recently, Camille Roberts accepted the position to serve as our district commissioner which is highly commendable. In efforts to try to increase the amount of commissioner service to each unit, Camille has actively searched for unit commissioners since January. In addition to that, Camille has made personal contacts to unit leaders lending her support and time to visit with leaders. These are the beginnings of a great district commissioner.

Three Rivers District

Lonoke, White, Prairie, and Woodruff Counties District Chairman: Marty Metzger District Commissioner: Larry Adams District Executive: Rusty Jackson Calendar

July

No District events. Have a great time exploring the outdoors!

August

3- District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Cabot Church of Christ/ nd 500 N 2 St, Cabot AR

10- Roundtable Meeting 7:00PM, First United Methodist Church in Beebe/ E College St, Beebe, AR Twilight Camp Staff putting on our best smile

Cub Scout/Boy Scout/ Venture Leader Roundtable, 7:00 PM, Beebe First United Methodist Church

24- Join Scouting Night, 6:30 pm/ an elementary school near you

Cub Scout Day Camp

This year’s Day Camp was conducted in Searcy, and scouts enjoyed several different activates. Cub Scouts enjoyed archery

and BB shooting, as well as learning about nature and the outdoor code. Please join us in thanking Dana and Amanda and their entire staff for making this camp a great experience. Thanks so much for their leadership and organization in planning this year’s day camp.

Lori Monday delivering a program at Twilight Camp on the nature of birds. For additional information on events, activities and training for the foothills district be sure to follow us on Facebook at: Three Rivers District, Quapaw Area Council - Boy Scouts of America

Cub Scouts making their own fishing lures at Twilight Camp. White River District Summer Camp at Camp Rockefeller - June 11th – July 15th The White River District would like to personally thank the Troops that (Serving: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone Counties) came out to Camp Rockefeller this summer. A special “Thank You” to

John Crisman and Troop 167 from Mountain View, Ben Baker and District Chairman: Phil Hacker Troop 320 from Southside, Sean Saunders and Troop 639 from Ash District Vice Chairman: Frank Wise Flat, Rich Florczak and Troop 220 from Batesville, and the many other District Commissioner: Rick Stolarik Scout Troops from across the Council and Region that made Camp Sr. District Executive: Jacob Landers Rockefeller their home for a week during the 2016 Summer.

July 2017

(No District Meetings) A Story of Success

Troop 639 in Ash Flat is now more than ever on the verge to great- August 2017 ness. While planning out their 2017 year Troop 639 adult leaders 3 District Committee Meeting, 6:30PM, White River Medical were approached with the request of sending one to two of their up Center, Harrison St., Batesville and coming youth leadership to the National Youth Leadership Train- 8 Training for Join Scouting Night, 6:30PM, First Baptist ing (NYLT) course which would take place over two weekends and Church, Main St., Batesville consist of a total of six days away from family and friends. Having not 10 Roundtable, 6:30PM, First Baptist Church, Main St., sent a boy in the past the troop was faced with a dilemma. First off, Batesville who would they send? Secondly, how would the troop raise the funds

needed to pay for the training? After the troop committee and other Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting, 6:30PM, First Baptist leaders met to discuss the opportunity they realized it would be bene- Church, Main St., Batesville ficial for the troop to send not one or two boys but rather seven of

their boys who have grown up together through the Cub Scout and District Commissioner Meeting, 8 PM, First Baptist Boy Scout programs over the years. After carefully budgeting and Church, Main St., Batesville raising funds needed through means such as camp card sales the

troop was able to have all seven boys attend and complete the Nation- 24 Join Scouting Night, 6:30PM, In All Elementary Schools in the al Youth Leadership Training during the May and June months. Con- District gratulations are in order for Troop 639’s scouts, leaders, and parents

for their dedication and determination on preparing these young lead- Roundtable Themes: ers to overcome obstacles they might face in their troop and through-

out their life by using leadership techniques learned during the 2017 August 10th NYLT course. Cub Scout Roundtable Theme - “Courteous / How the West Was

Fun” Boy Scout Roundtable Theme - “Orienteering”

Events Past:

Activities: Cub Scout Twilight Day Camp – June 14th – 17th This year’s Cub Scout Twilight Camp was held at FutureFuel Park providing many opportunities for White River’s Cub Scouts. Cubs were able to participate in everything from archery, to bb-guns, to arts and crafts, to dutchoven cooking presentations, to fishing, and even building their own boats to race in the Raingutter Regatta . A special thanks to Mae Carol Allen and Dana Cox the Day Camp Directors, Walking Leaders, and Camp Staff that helped make this event possible. Also please join the District in thanking the Independence County Sheriff’s Department, Vital Link, and the FutureFuel Chemical Compa- ny for their support in keeping the camp a safe place. Last but not least the District would also like to thank the local Sonics for providing ice as well as free ice-cream and cherry limeades.

(Building a giant slingshot and pitching a tent while blind folded – A few of the Patrol Challenges during NYLT Weekend 1) (Cub Scouts at the White River District Twilight Day Camp Building and Racing Raingutter Regatta Boats)

Trainings:

Join Scouting Night Training – August 8th CAMP ROCKEFELLER FUN! What: Join Scouting Night Training helps provide leaders the materials, tools, and techniques needed to have a successful recruitment process on the night of JSN on August 24th. When: August 8th @ 6:30PM Where: First Baptist Church’s West Annex, 610 E Main. St. Batesville Who: All recruited Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Emcees, Registrars, and Rallymasters. Why: To provide every age eligible boy the opportunity to join Scouting. How: Making sure that all Elementary Schools have trained leaders with applications in hand to sign up any boys that are interested in joining scouting. For more information please call (501) 664-4780 Ext: 234 or by email [email protected]

Popcorn Training / Kickoff @ Roundtable Meeting – September 14th What: Training Unit Popcorn Chairmen and Unit Leaders on how to execute a successful Popcorn Sales Kick-off in their unit. When: September 14th @ 6:30PM Where: First Baptist Church’s West Annex, 610 E Main. St. Batesville Who: All Unit Popcorn Chairmen and Unit Leaders Why: To provide the tools and knowledge to key unit leaders on how to conduct a proper Popcorn Kick-off in their local unit. How: There will be kick-off materials for each unit that has signed up to sell popcorn handed out at this training. For more information please call (501) 664-4780 Ext: 234 or by email [email protected]

Cub Scout / Boy Scout / Venture / Charter Rep. Leader Specific Training – September 30th What: Training for adult volunteers to better equip them with the knowledge and tools needed in their specific scouting positions to execute a successful program for their scouts. When: September 30th at 9AM Where: First Baptist Church’s West Annex, 610 E Main. St. Batesville Who: All Registered Scout Leaders may attend. Why: Training for adult volunteers to better equip them with the knowledge and tools needed in their specific scouting positions to execute a successful program for their scouts. This training must be retaken every 2 years. How: By registering and paying a $5 registration fee. For more information please call (501) 664-4780 Ext: 234 or by email [email protected] . Registration and more information can be found at http:// www.quapawbsa.org/ by clicking on the “Forms” tab at the top of the page.

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