Adventures in Scouting District News Also Inside brought to you by: Journey Fourth Eagles . pg. 3 Friends of Scouting Pg. 7 Council Calendar, Tributes . pg. 4 Your district’s Camping and Programs . pgs. 8-9 United Way information. School Night to Join Scouting Trail’s End Popcorn Pages 11-22 Pg. 6 Popcorn . pgs. 5-6 Heart of America Council AUGUST 2004 www.hoac-bsa.org Scoutreach – Helping Youth in the Urban Core Through a Barbecue Scout Troops, and Ven- learning more about the creative * Attend the 7th Annual turing Crews. The great- Heart of America Council’s approach that Urban Scouting Barbe- est need for program Urban Scouting program or includes com- cue on September 17th, aides is in Jackson and wish to become a program munity col- 2004 Wyandotte counties. aide, please contact Erik laboration, • Program Aide Leadership • Volunteer – Unit Com- Dickinson, Assistant Direc- program aide – Program Aides are missioners and adult tor of Field Service, at (816) leadership, needed to lead the Scout- leaders are needed to 569-4950. and financial ing program in individual operate the unit program. support, Cub Scout Packs, Boy If you are interested in many of the barriers fac- ing urban Heart of America Council Welcomes Chris McIntyre to core youths In 1988, the Executive have been overcome. The Board of the Heart of Amer- its Executive Board as the New Scoutreach Chairman Heart of America Council’s ica Council committed that Topeka Kansas in 2002. all global strategic sourcing new Scoutreach Chairman, Scouting would be available Chris was recruited by strategies and activities for Chris McIntyre, believes to all youth, regardless of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in the production materials & serv- strongly in the Urban Scout- their socioeconomic status spring of 1992 and began his ices categories across Hall- ing program, and has com- and organized the Urban career on June 1, 1992 as a mark’s global enterprise. He mitted his time to ensure the Scouting program. From an Section Manager in the manages a staff of 48 profes- program’s continued suc- initial group of 300 Scouts, Topeka Production Center. sionals and support staff cess. Areas, which will be the Urban Scouting program He held various positions of with a total spend accounta- focused upon, are: today serves 11,854 young increasing responsibility bility of $350 million. men and women in the • Stronger Committee over his 10-year tenor Prior to relocating to Urban Core of Kansas City. • Increasing Youth Mem- including, Assistant Human Kansas City, Chris was This is a tremendous accom- bership by 5% Resources Manager, Mainte- actively involved as a volun- plishment because of the • Increasing Youth Atten- nance/Warehouse Section teer in the Topeka commu- challenges facing inner city dance at Summer Camp Manager, Production Area nity. He served on the Board young people. by 20% Manager, Production Man- of Directors for Family Ser- Often there is a lack of • Increasing Adult Leader- ager and Topeka Plant Man- vice & Guidance Center and adults willing and able to ship ager. Oscar S. Stauffer Executive serve in a leadership capac- • Increasing the Number of Chris McIntyre is origi- In August 2002, Chris was in Residence, and was also a ity and youths of the urban Advancements nally from Kansas City, Mis- appointed Global Procure- member of the Topeka South core feel increased pressures souri and grew up in the ment Director – Production Rotary Club. about drug and alcohol There are three ways in southern metropolitan area. Materials & Services and has Chris achieved the rank of abuse. Sometimes there is a which you, the reader, can He graduated from William relocated back to the Kansas Eagle Scout with the Heart lack of parental direction to help to ensure the continued Jewell College in Liberty, City area after 10 years with of America Council in help them in making diffi- success of the Urban Scout- Missouri in 1992 with a B.S. Hallmark Cards in Topeka, Kansas City in 1987 and cult decisions about impor- ing program. in Computer Science. Chris KS. served on the Board of tant choices in their lives • Financial Support earned his Master in Busi- In his current assign- Directors for the Jayhawk including education, work * Sponsor the 7th ness Administration from ment, Chris is responsible Area Council – Boy Scouts or careers. Annual Urban Scouting Washburn University in for leading and developing Continued on Page 2 2 • August 2004 SCOUTREACH Adventures in Scouting Chris McIntyre Scoutreach Program Aide Position Available Continued from Page 1 Industry. He has previously Position Concept: of America for 6 years. He volunteered at Highland Give leadership to the development and maintenance of quality Scouting Programs located Park Elementary School chaired a committee that in or near at-risk urban or rural areas in accordance with the Heart of America Council’s helping fifth grade students developed a Long-Range Scoutreach Mission Statement. Strategic Plan for Urban with educational studies and Scouting in Topeka giving mentoring those in need. under-privileged and at-risk Chris has also participated Specific Responsibilities: youth in the community the in Black History Month 1. Complete fast start training and specific leader training programs for your assigned area activities in Topeka by opportunity to benefit from of responsibility. Training will include: speaking on the writings Scouting. That strategic • Fast Start Training plan is actively in place and and teachings of Dr. Martin yielding results. Luther King Jr. • New Leader Essential Chris was elected a 1999 He enjoys church activi- • Specific Leader Training Southern Christian Leader- ties, sports, and spending • Program Aide Orientation ship Conference Black time with his parents and • Commissioner College (Associate Degree) Achiever in Business and friends. 2. Scout meetings will be conducted once a week for at least 1 hour. Ensure 32 weeks of weekly meetings or outings. Review existing weekly program planning materials and out- lines from Program Helps booklet, Program Aide guidebook, etc. If needed, revise or develop additional weekly program plans to meet the needs of your scouts. 3. Under the direction of your staff leader, carry out weekly programs for each site assigned to you as the primary leader. (Your staff leader will determine Sites and specific programs.) 4. Provide a minimum of two (2) field trips or outings per year for each Scout unit, which you serve as leader. 5. Help identify and recruit parental involvement at each of your sites. 6. Wear the full Scouting uniform at all meetings and activities involving youth. 7th Annual 7. Attend other Scouting events & activities as assigned by your staff leader. Urban Scouting 8. Execute a quality Scouting program at each site to ensure that every youth participant will earn a minimum of one rank advancement during the program year. BarbequeBarbeque 9. Along with your payroll time sheets, you are required to turn in attendance reports from meetings/outings for your assigned sites. Friday, September 17th, 2004 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. 10. With the aid of your staff leader, complete the charter renewal paperwork on time for Rain or Shine! each of your units. Where? Barney Allis Plaza (located at the corner of 12th and Position Qualifications: Wyandotte in Downtown Kansas City, • Must be at least 21 years of age Missouri) • Some experience working with young people • Must own a working automobile with the adequate insurance coverage complying with Come and enjoy a Kansas City Hamburger or Hotdog, the State of Missouri. baked beans, chips, and a soda while supporting the Urban • Must register as a volunteer leader of the Boy Scout of America and subscribe to the Scouting program of the Heart of America Council. Declaration of the principle and be willing to accept the principles of the BSA. To purchase additional tickets simply call the Boy Scout Time Expectations: contact below. Tickets will be available the day of the event! • Conduct a weekly Scout meeting at each location for at least one (1) hour. Number of You or your company hours worked will depend on number of sites assigned to you. $6.00 per ticket • Conduct at least two (2) trips/outings per school year per site location. can help support $100 packet of 20 tickets this great event by Sponsorships are available: participating: $5,000 Platinum Level $2,500 Gold Level The Heart of America Council Welcomes New $1,000 Silver Level $500 Bronze Level Scoutreach Committee Members. For more information or to purchase tickets: Gary Williams Gary Maltbia Doug Spangler contact Erik Dickinson, Urban Scouting Director at: Ken Bacchus James Jenkins Quincy Williams Heart of America Council, Boy Scout of America 10210 Holmes Road Jim Bernard, Jr. Louis O'Neal Dennis Cross Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 942-9333 Grace Boswell Susan Rodgers Hale Lentz John Schatzel Proceeds will benefit the youth of the Urban Scouting Program Adventures in Scouting COUNCIL August 2004 • 3 DISTRICT NAME DISTRICT NAME North Star Cory Michael Hogan Red-Trailed Hawk John Michael Pittman Jr. Eagles North Star Jacob Kelly Holder Red-Trailed Hawk Andrew Jonathan Slater DISTRICT NAME North Star Brennan Michael Huffer Red-Trailed Hawk Joshua Quay Slocum Blue Elk Paul Matthew Aubuchon North Star David Keith Keplinger Red-Trailed Hawk James Lorenzo Sweeney Blue Elk Leonardo Agricola Biscari North Star Andrew William Krenkel Red-Trailed Hawk Ryan Brent Thomas Blue Elk David Patrick Brayer North Star Brent Patrick Lobdell Red-Trailed Hawk John Wright Tyrrell Blue Elk James Aaron Burgess North Star Todd Henry Dean Meier Red-Trailed Hawk Anders Peter Wilkin North Star Jeremy Joseph Montague Blue Elk Matthew Adam Coe Thunderbird Chad Jacob Ayres North Star Justin Lee Myers Blue Elk Justin Richard Dennison Thunderbird John Mason Baalman North Star Benjamin David Nordhues Blue Elk Dwight Douglas Fowler Jr.