Central Region Venturing Area 7 Newsletter - August 2013

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2013 Summer Edition

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Area 7 Venturing Newsletter The 3rd Annual Area 7 Venturing Extravaganza is almost here!

This years theme is: "Olympic Extravaganza"

When: Saturday, October 5, 2013 Where: Rainbow Scout Reservation Camp in Morris, IL (Overnight camping will be available for free both Friday & Saturday evening) Enjoy all your favorite activities such as High COPE, Climbing, Pistol Shooting, Zip-Lining, Archery, Shotgun, Dutch Oven, Olympic-Style Events, and MUCH MORE! Back for 2013: The next round of "Top Shot", the quest for the coveted Frankenstein trophy is on!

Cost is: $30/person until September 27th, $35/person after September 27th

Make sure to check the Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/232948080185149/ Register today! https://www.threefirescouncil.org/oldsite/component/dtregister/?controller=event&task=options&eventId=191

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VENTURING AT THE JAMBOREE Playing host to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve sits on 10,600 acres of natural wonder near Mt. Hope, West Virginia. AND for the very first time, Venturers were able to not only just staff the event, but attend as participants with Council contingents.

Venturers were now given the opportunity to participate in a plethora of fun adventures and high adventure activities such as natural rock climbing, mountain biking, zip lines, whitewater rafting, SCUBA, shooting sports, skateboarding, archery, BMX, and all of the amazing shows and fellowship that the Jamboree tradition brings.

2,118 Youth Venturers and 455 Adult Venturing Leaders took part in this historic Jamboree! This included contingents from 8 of 11 Councils in Area 7!

Here's the rest of the numbers: -30,037 Total Youth and Adult Participants -24,682 Boy Scout and Varsity Youth Participants -2,782 Boy Scouting Adult Leaders In addition: 326 international scouts attended from 18 different countries 6,224 staff members 15,732 visitors Were able to take part and want to return? OR want to make sure you don't miss the next? Make sure you mark your calendar for the 2017 National Jamboree at the Summit.

Want to be a part of another historical occasion? Plan to pack your bags for the 24th World Scout Jamboree that will be held at the Summit in 2019. This will be the first World Scout Jamboree in the United States since 1967! (And that one was held in Idaho.)

To learn more about the Summit, visit: https://summit.scouting.org/

Our very own Area 7 President Katlin Adams at Jambo with Doc Miller

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RECAP OF THE CONFERENCE This past May, Area 7 Venturing brought an entirely new concept to their annual Conference. The Conference was held at Rink Side Sports and Family Entertainment Center inside Gurnee Mills Mall. Here, youth were able to participate in the "Art of the Bronze". Throughout the day's activities, each Venturer was able to complete 7 of the 9 requirements that were needed to receive the Arts & Hobbies Bronze Award.

It was a great day filled with informative presentations regarding a number of topics, ice skating, ice rink maintenance, mini golf, games galore, and some great networking opportunities! (And even a birthday celebration for National Venturing President, Dustin Readenour who was able to join us for the day!)

We also would like to thank the National Venturing Vice-President, Sarah Mittrucker, and the Central Region Venturing President, Lizzie Wisman, for joining us!

During the Area Court-of-Honor, we were honored to present Lauren Russell, the NEIC VOA VP her Council Venturing Leadership Award!

In addition, we presented three Area Venturing Leadership Awards to the amazing youth from our Area team: Katlin Adams Amanda Field Alexis Yakich

2012-2013 Area 7 Venturing Vice-President of Administration (and current Area 7 Venturing President) 2012-2013 Area 7 Venturing Vice-President of Communication 2012-2013 Area 7 Venturing Vice-President of Program

There is one additional Area Venturing Leadership Award to be presented. But, the recipient was not available for this event. Stay tuned, as it will be presented at the upcoming Extravaganza!

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In more historical news, the 2013 14th World Scout Moot is taking place in Quebec, Canada. This is the first time this world event has been held in Canada, and has never been hosted in the United States. Geared towards Scouts aged 1826 from across the globe, the gathering focuses on culture, travel, adventure, peace, ecology, and friendships. There are 2,300 Scouts from 81 different countries attending!

Area 7's very own Ken King and Karissa Malcom, both from Three Fires Council, are part of the 11-person USA Contingent. We have been promised stories galore upon their return!

To learn more about the Moot, visit: http://www.mootcanada2013.ca/en/

As some of you may or may not know, Venturing is currently undergoing some changes and upgrades to the current structure. The new vision for Venturing uses youth-led adventures and a simplified program model to provide a means of developing leadership skills, reinforcing the value of service to others, and creating opportunities for personal growth in line with the Scout Oath and Scout Law. To learn more about the Changes, visit: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Venturing/NewProgAnnouncement.aspx A big Congratulations goes out to our 2012-2013 Vice President of Program, Alexis Yakich, on receiving her Venturing Silver Award on August 4, 2013.

Alexis is from Crew 402 out of Rainbow Council.

Let's all give her a big round of applause on accomplishing such a great achievement!

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MEET THE NEW 2013-2014 OFFICERS As the 2013-2014 term begins, we wanted to take the time to introduce to you the new youth officers to the Area. As they each embark on the start of their journey, they wanted you all to get to know them.

Katlin Adams is the 2013-2014 Central Region Area 7 Venturing President. Katlin is from Calumet Council and is a resident of Markham, IL. She is 18 years old and is currently a sophomore at Saint Xavier University, seeking a degree in Elementary Education. For her entire Freshman year, she has received straight-A's and has been named to the Dean's List.

Katlin is a member of Crew #422, chartered by the Concerned Parents of Venturing Crew 422. Katlin started her Venturing journey promptly at the age of 14. Since joining, she has served as Secretary and two years of VicePresident of Administration for her Crew. She is planning to attend Florida Seabase in the Summer of 2014.

Katlin Adams 2013-2014 Central Region Area 7 Venturing President

For the 2012-2013 term, Katlin was chosen to serve as the Area 7 Venturing Vice-President of Administration. During her time in this role, Katlin was a critical member in planning and executing both Area events. She has earned the Venturing Bronze Award, and is a recipient of both the Council and Area Levels of the Venturing Leadership Award.

Katlin credits her advisors and fellow Crew members for the inspiration to further her Scouting journey. Katlin has been chosen to fulfill this position among several well-qualified applicants based on her excellent talents, abilities, and attitude. Katlin has a proven record of leadership, dedication, and commitment. The true spirit of Scouting is shown through her actions and words each day.

Brian Parro is the 2013- 2014 Central Region Area 7 Venturing Vice President of Administration. Brian is from Rainbow Council and resides in Bolingbrook, IL. Brian is 17 years old and has been a part of Scouting for over eleven years. Starting as a Tiger Cub, Brian has moved through the Scouting program and attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 2010. After earning his Eagle Scout award, Brian has been finding more ways to get involved with Scouting. After working at District Campouts and Pathways to Eagle, Brian found his next project, starting a Venturing Crew. Brian is the founding President of Crew #75, chartered by the First Presbyterian Church of DuPage. He has earned rank of Eagle Scout, as well as Bronze and Gold Palms. He has also earned the Venturing Bronze Award.

Outside of Scouting, Brian is currently a Senior at Bolingbrook High School. Brian is involved with music at Bolingbrook High School. He is the Drum Major of the Raider Marching Band, King of the Madrigal Singers, Vice President of Sunrise Singers, and Secretary of Thespians. Brian also is the Bolingbrook High School Mathletes MVP for 2012 and 2013. Brian is a member of National Honor Society and the BHS Drama Department. Academically, he is an officer in the National Honor Society, and ranked number one in his class of 862 people. He plans to attend Northwestern University or Harvard University in the Fall of 2014, seeking a degree in Finance, Economics, and Law. Brian is ready to get started working with Area 7 to improve and grow the Venturing program. His goal is to assist every Council and District VOA to the best of his ability so they can all succeed and grow.

Brian Parro 2013-2014 Central Region Area 7 Vice President of Administration

Elise Sawa is the Central Region Venturing Area 7 Vice-President of Program. Elise is the very first Area officer from Chicago Area Council and is a resident of Palos Park, IL. She has graduated from Sandburg High School in Orland Park, IL, and will be attending Moraine Valley College in the Fall, seeking a degree in Fire Science. Upon completion, she would like to continue her education at Southern Illinois University, seeking another degree in Environmental Engineering. Her ultimate goal is to be a forest firefighter and environmental engineer. Outside of academics, Elise has earned multiple leadership awards as a member of her non-Scouting youth group, track team, and student government.

Elise is a past President of Crew #2699, chartered by Palos Park Presbyterian Church. She has also served as the President of Crew #418. Elise has also completed the High Adventure Triple Crown Award, by attending Philmont, Florida Seabase, and Northern Tier.

Elise Sawa 2013-2014 Central Region Area 7 Vice President of Program

Kaia Ball is the Central Region Venturing Area 4 Vice-President of Communication. Kaia is from Three Fires Council and is a resident of Bolingbrook, IL. She attends the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. This is an advanced, residential college preparatory program that enrolls students from all over the state. Attending this school has been a goal of Kaia's since she was 8 years old! She is a member of the National Honor Society and consistently on the honor roll. She serves as Secretary for the School's LDS Early Morning Seminary and President for the LDS Young Women's Beehive organization.

Kaia is the President of Crew #562, chartered by the Goodrich School Organization. She also serves as the President of Three Fires Council's Venturing Officers' Association. She has earned the Venturing Bronze Award and is a recipient of the Council Level of the Venturing Leadership Award.

Kaia Ball 2013-2014 Central Region Area 7 Vice President of Communication

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UPCOMING VENTURING EVENTS August 22 - September 21, 2013 Wood Badge C7-129-13 Trevor, WI August 23-25 Wood Badge C7-636-13 Oconomowoc, WI September 27 - 29, 2013 Fall Fun Rally Beaumont Scout Reservation - High Ridge, MO http://www.fallfunrally.org/

October 4 - 6, 2013 Area 7 Venturing Extravaganza Rainbow Scout Reservation https://www.facebook.com/ - !/events/232948080185149/

April 11 - 13, 2014 & May 2 - 4, 2014 Powder Horn Blackhawk Area Council https://www.facebook.com/ - !/events/232948080185149/

Mark your calendars now for the 2014 Area 7 Venturing Conference!

Saturday, March 1, 2014 Key Lime Cove Gurnee, IL Including networking, teambuilding, great food, fun, and lots of WATER! More details coming soon.

To learn more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/131994357007333/

All dates subject to change. Please check websites for up-to-date information.

CONTACT INFORMATION -Want to contact your Area Venturing Youth Officers and Adult Advisors?

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For all these questions and more, contact Area 7 Venturing at: http://www.crventuring.org/Area_Pages/Area_7/ or Email: Area7Venturing@gmail.com

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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Hey everyone guess what?! I’m back! Now for those of you who may not know me, I am Katlin Adams. I was last years Vice President of Administration and I have been honored enough to be your Area 7 Venturing President this year.

Being chosen last year as a Vice President for this Area really changed my entire experience in Venturing. Being an area officer pushed me to a level I would have never imagined for myself.

The experiences and people that I met through being a VP truly pushed me to do more. Every experience, from making operating procedures to helping run an event with over a hundred people, it all taught me something.

I can only hope that as President I can do and learn more. All of you are the reasons I push this Area to be better, because all of you deserve the best. I want to make this term the best it can be not only for my team, but for all of you. I hope all of you are ready for an amazing year because I know I am! I can’t wait to see all of you soon.

Yours in Venturing, Katlin Adams 2013-2014 Area 7 President Central Region Venturing

VENTURER SPOTLIGHT Jacob Klein Chicago Area Council Crew 29 Chartered by: Menomonee Club for Boys and Girls

Meet Jacob Klein, in this issue's Venturer Spotlight! Jacob is only 15 years old and turns 16 at the end of August. He will be a Junior at Ogden International School of Chicago. After graduation, he plans to attend the United States Navy Academy and study engineering.

In Venturing, he has earned both the Sports and Outdoor Bronze Awards, as well as the Ranger Award. To top that off, Jacob has also earned all 3 Supernova awards (Dr. Sally Ride, Wright Brothers, and Dr. Albert Einstein) and is the first in not only his Council, but also our Area.

But, that's not all! Aside from Venturing, Jacob is also an Eagle Scout, having earned his Eagle at only 13 years old! At that time, he had earned 100 merit badges. Currently, he has earned 134 merit badges and has only 5 more left to go until he can say he earned them all! He currently has 10 eagle palms!

Jacob credits Scouting for the many opportunities, valuable skills, and lessons that he will use for the rest of his life. He is currently working on his Venturing Gold and Silver awards, and plans to pursue leadership positions not only in Venturing, but also in his OA lodge.

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Fun Facts About Summer

FUN IN THE SUN!

The "Dog Days of Summer" refers to the weeks between July 3 - August 11.

They are named after the Dog Star (Sirius) in the constellation of Canis Major.

COLOR ME!

Mosquitoes, summer's pest, have been around for more than 30 million years.

Hurricane season begins June 1st & lasts until November 30th.

The frequency of a cricket's chirps fluctuates with the temperature. If you count a cricket's chirps for 15 seconds and add 37, you will have the approximate outdoor temperature (in Fahrenheit).

August is the busiest month for travel & tourism.

Watermelon is not a fruit, but a vegetable.

Summer vacations in other parts of the world are much shorter than in the US. Frisbees were invented by accident.

This toy was creased in the 1870s as a pie plate. Students started throwing them around in the 1940s changing the use to a form of entertainment.

The Eiffel Tower grows in summer. This historic structure is made of iron.

Metal expands with heat. As a result, the Eiffel Tower can grow more than six inches in hot weather.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH If you have a recipe you would like to have featured in the newsletter, please contact us and let us know! It doesn't have to be for a Dutch Oven, it can be for anything!

Also, if you try the recipe, give us some feedback and let us know how it turned out! Any feedback received will be put in the next newsletter.

Happy Cooking!

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Serves: 4 - 5

Ingredients: 1 large loaf French bread 8 eggs 3 cups milk 4 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ž tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 4 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces Instructions: Tear bread into 1-2 inch chunks.

Put torn bread in a 12" Dutch oven.

Beat together all remaining ingredients, except butter.

Pour over bread.

Dot the top with butter.

Bake at 350° with 9 coals on bottom and 15 on top.

It should be done in 30-45 minutes, when eggs are set.

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