Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America INSIDE THIS ISSUE … Connect with ScoutBook for Free ..................................................Page 2 dventures Thanks a Brunch Honors Scouting Moms .....................................Page 3 A in All-Girl Summer Session ................................................................Page 4 SCOUTING New Silver Beaver Class Revealed ................................................Page 10 November 2018 www.hoac-bsa.org • (816) 942-9333 Volume 22—Number 11 Scout Night Returns to the Ice Kansas City Mavericks Scout Night PAGE 5 COUNCIL CALENDAR November 7 Council Day Camp Meeting 9 Final Popcorn Distribution 10 International Scouting Committee Meeting 13 Council High Adventure Committee Meeting 15 Venturing Officers Association 21 Missouri Catholic Committee on Scouting 22-23 Thanksgiving—Council Service SCOUTBOOK FREE in 2019 Center Closed 27 Council Commissioners Meeting It’s an early holiday gift from the BSA! Starting on January 1, 2019, all SCOUTBOOK subscriptions will be free for all BSA units. Units that already use 27 #GivingTuesday SCOUTBOOK won’t be charged when they renew their subscription this year. December SCOUTBOOK is the BSA’s online unit management tool and helps Scouts, 1 Scout Day at the Kansas City parents and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements along the Mavericks Scouting trail. 3 Hannukkah Begins Previously, units paid a small annual fee—up to $1 per Scout per year—to access 5 Final Popcorn Payments Due SCOUTBOOK’s powerful features, which are accessible on any device. By making 5 Council Camping SCOUTBOOK free for everyone, the BSA can drive program consistency and Committee Meeting deepen our movement’s engagement with youth and adult leaders. 12 Council Activities The move means everyone can enjoy what more than 1 million users already know: Committee Meeting SCOUTBOOK can improve your Scouting experience! 12-13 Camp Staff Interviews How will my unit be affected? 15 Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Forum • Units with a current account: You will not pay any renewal fees this fall. • Units without a current account: You can begin your free unit subscription on 18 Council Commissioners Meeting Jan. 1, 2019. 19 Council Advancement Committee Meeting How will subscriptions/renewals work in 2019 and beyond? 24-25 Christmas—Council Service The need to “subscribe” or “renew” annually will become unnecessary. Once Center Closed your unit is on SCOUTBOOK, you’ll be set for as long as your unit would like to continue using this free tool. 26-27 Camp Staff Interviews How will making SCOUTBOOK free affect its performance? SCOUTBOOK will only continue to improve. The BSA IT and Member Care teams will continue to support the platform with their timely service and quality resources. SCOUTBOOK performance enhancements have been implemented regularly over the years, and its performance is continually monitored. Signup for your FREE SCOUTBOOK account Heart of America Council on January 1 at scoutbook.com 2 | Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America November 2018 Recharter is the process where a Scout unit renews its charter as an official part of the BSA. This involves updating your unit’s roster and paying registration fees for all youth and adults. The process also ensures that you and your chartered organization are covered by the BSA’s liability and accident insurance policy. NEW THIS YEAR: hanks a Brunch is a fundraising event that will celebrate • All adults in your unit must complete the new Youth and connect Scout moms across Kansas City. All Protection training before your charter can be processed. proceeds will benefit the Heart of America Council’s • All Direct Contact Leaders must be fully trained in their TScoutreach program. Scoutreach ensures that all young people registered position in order to re-register. can participate in Scouting in Kansas City’s urban and rural • The use of registration code 91U (Unit Scouter Reserve) will neighborhoods. This year’s event is schedule for spring of 2019 no longer be accepted. at Polsinelli on the Plaza. • Adults that hold the 91U position will be re-registered as a Brunch will be provided by Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions along Committee Member by default. They may also elect to re- with a Kendra Scott mobile store with 20% of all purchases register as an Assistant Scoutmaster, or other going back to Scouting. Assistant Direct Contact positions. • The use of code 92U (College EVENT CHAIR Scouter Reserve) will only be Kate Banks is the mother of an Eagle allowed for leaders 18-20 years Scout and the mother of 16-year- old who are not registered as old triplets. Kate is the Founder and Assistant Scoutmasters Principal of Ferrell Capital, Inc., a private investment holding company. TIPS & TRICKS: She serves on several boards throughout Kansas City and is continuously giving • Review key unit leadership back to our community. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, to determine replacements, tennis and reading. additions & changes. • Complete membership inventory of GUEST SPEAKER all youth & adults. Identify dropped Rep. Jeanie Lauer, the mother of an members, continuing members and new members. Eagle Scout, will be our honored speaker • Determine leadership positions for all adults. at this year’s event. Rep. Lauer represents • Collect applications for all new youth & adult members. part of Jackson County, District 32, in • Collect training verification required for all new adults & the Missouri House of Representatives. adults that are changing positions. She was elected for her first two-year term in November 2010. To begin your unit’s recharter or for more information, go to In addition to her legislative duties, Rep. Lauer is the founder hoac-bsa.org/internet-rechartering. and owner of The Management Edge, a firm providing mediation, strategic planning and performance improvement services to area enterprises. Online reservations are open now at hoac-bsa.org/thanks- a-brunch. November 2018 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America | 3 ALL GIRL SESSION SUMMER 2019 July 16-25 | 5th Session | Piercing Arrow Scouts BSA All-Girl Camping Session Bartle Scout Reservation | July 16-25, 2019 The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation will make history next summer with the first ever “all-girl” camping session. All Scouts BSA all-girl troops are invited to attend an exclusive summer camping experience during 5th session in Camp Piercing Arrow July 16-25. This first of its kind session will feature the same great activities and premier Scout camping experience expected at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Session Information: • Scouts BSA all-girl troops will have the opportunity to camp at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for a 10-day session July 16-25, 2019 in Camp Piercing Arrow. • A special “Camp Draw” for this all-girl session will be conducted on Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 pm at the Heart of America Council Service Center. • This special “Camp Draw” will also serve as an informational session for the all-girl troops attending. • Troops must come prepared to this “Camp Draw” with a non-refundable $50 deposit for each camper and adult leader. • Scouts BSA all-boy troops camping 5th session will be required to camp in either Sawmill or Lone Star. Session Fees: In an effort to give every girl the opportunity to attend in 2019, we’re offering a special half off the normal price to attend Bartle for those registered by April 1. $175 Youth Registered by April 1, 2019 $250 Youth Registered after April 1, 2019 $250 Full-time Adults ($50 for Part-Time Leaders) Feb 21 $50 Due at Draw for all Youth & Adults April 17 Half Payment Due $62.50 or $100 June 15 Full Payment Due $62.50 or $100 Learn more or RSVP for the special camp draw and informational session at ScoutCamping.org. 4 | Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America November 2018 Kansas City Mavericks Ten Commandments Trek Scout Night Celebrates Duty to God Saturday, December 1 | n October 21, a record number of 125 Scouts, adult Oleaders and families participated in the Heart of Silverstein Eye Centers Arena America Council’s annual Ten Commandments Trek. Designed to help Scouts experience the “Duty to God” e’re partnering with the Kansas element of the Scout Oath, and the twelfth point of the WCity Mavericks for one of the Scout Law, participants experienced the worship ceremonies coooolest events of the year on December 1. of several faiths, and learned about two of the Ten The Scout Night ticket package is only $20 and Commandments at each stop. includes a game ticket ($35 value), official Scout Night patch, access to pre-game activities on the concourse and a post-game The trek began at Congregation Beth Shalom where Scouts shot on goal on the ice! learned about Jewish worship practices and the first two Commandments. After the service, the group got to see the origin of the Ten Commandments in a Torah Scroll, which set the stage for the day. Continuing their trek, the group attended Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish and learned about Commandments three and four. The group then December 1 is also Marvel Superheroes Day. witnessed the Foundry Join the Mavericks and your favorite Marvel service at the United Superheroes as the Mavs wear custom Iron Methodist Church of the Man jerseys. Resurrection and learned about Commandments You can also stay warm at this year’s Scout five and six. Night with your commemorative KC Mavericks and BSA co-branded knit Next, Scouts attended beany for an additional $20. noon services at the Sikh Gurudwara where Get your tickets today at hoac-bsa.org/Kansas-city-mavericks- they learned about scout-day. Sikhism and enjoyed traditional Indian lunch as part of the Sikh tradition of hosting LOCATION: Silverstein Eye Centers Arena— communal meals.