The ADVENTURER AUGUST NEWSLETTER
ISSUE NO. 2
CENTRAL REGION/AREA 4/OHIO AND WEST VIRGINIA
In This Issue: • 2013 Jamboree Review • High Adventure Activities • Venturing Spotlight • Advisor’s Second Upload pictures and videos from your crew and council
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2013 Jamboree Review The 2013 National scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve was a wonderful experience. As a Venturer I was able to white water raft on the lower New River, camp with the international scouts, and participate in many other exciting activities. My curriculum activity was rock climbing, and I had an absolute blast with it. It started at 8:00 am and didn't end until noon. During this I learned how to belay for others and climb on more difficult levels than I had before; rock climbing was probably my favorite activity. While the rain kept some people down, base-camp Foxtrot made the best of it. One day we made a slip- and- slide out of extra plastic and the rain; another day we had a lightning watch party were we treated the lightning like fireworks and admired the natural beauty of it. Some of the other activities I participated in were scuba diving, dragon boats, kayaking, the day of service, etc. I had one of the best times of my life at Jamboree. It has opened many doors for me; if it had not been for Jamboree I would not have become a part of VOA. Written by: Virginia McGhee Area 4 VP-Program
SPOTLIGHT
Name: Lennard Schleiff Age: 18 Crew: 3477 Council: Buckskin Hobbies: Robots, Math, Work! Favorite Venturing memory: When we were really rebellious towards my brothers, like on our canoe and Europe trips!
Hiking, Biking, Climbing, Oh My! Not only are West Virginia and Ohio known for their coal and famous personalities, but they are famous for their high adventure opportunities! This fall, take advantage of the plentiful opportunities that Area 4 offers. Activities range from hiking on the Kanawha Trace Trail to climbing in the Hocking Hills State Forest to biking the Allegheny Highlands Trail of West Virginia. Kanawha Trace Trail: Location: Barboursville, WV Length: 31.7 miles Skill level: Difficult Operated by: Tri-State Area Council
Hocking Hills State Forest Location: Logan, OH Rock Type: Sandstone OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER CALENDAR Type of Climbing: Top Rope events to the il nc cou ur yo it bm Difficulty: V0 - 5.10d • Su dar! Central Region Calen
• 2 - Labor Day - Simon Kenton • 13-15 and 20-22 OH Kodiak @ Johnston, Kenton Rappelling • 20-22 - Simon Clinic @ Newark,OH •
@ St. Louis, MO 27-29 - Fall Fun Rally nference - Area 4 Training Co
• Oct. 4-6 @ Zanesville, OH
COMING NEXT MONTH! • Help with Recruiting New Crew Members • Advisor’s Second • Venturing Spotlight
Allegheny Highlands Trail Location: Elkins, WV Length: 24.5 miles Difficulty: Easy Category: Rail-Trail These are just a few suggestions of high adventure activities in West Virginia and Ohio, so get out there with your crew and have some fun! CONTACT INFORMATION President: Henry Gunther area4president@crventuring.org VP-Administration: JV Hooks area4vp-administration@crventuring.org VP-Program:Virginia McGhee area4vp-program@crventuring.org VP-Communications: Hampton Zobrist area4vp-communications@crventuring.org
Poll Results What are your favo rite high adventure activities ? Hiking
22%
Camping
18%
Fishing and Hunting
11%
Biking
4%
SCUBA diving
8%
White Water Rafti ng Rock Climbing and
18%
Rappelling
4%
Canoeing
11%
Kayaking
4% THE ADVENTURER AREA 4 Issue No. 2 August Edition
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AREA 4 VOA TRAINING
CONFERENCE
WHO:
ALL VENTURING YOUTH, THEIR
ADVISORS, COUNCIL VENTURING PRESIDENTS AND VICE-PRESIDENTS, CREW PRESIDENTS, YOUTH NYLT STAFF, AND ANYONE CURIOUS ABOUT SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION
COST:
WHEN: October 4-6, 2013 WHERE: Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation, Coshocton, OH
$29 FOR YOUTH, $39 FOR ADULTS.
INCLUDES THE AREA 4 CONFERENCE IN ZANESVILLE PLUS A “HAVE FUN DON’T DIE” T-SHIRT, CAMPING
WHAT:
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