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READY TO RECRUIT School Night for Scouting 2016
Get your first look at new resources and new ways to join. Pages 4 – 5 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
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FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE
The Chicken or the Egg…Recruitment or Retention?
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e’ve all heard the old saying, “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” While I don’t have the answer to that question, I do have the answer to “what comes first, new youth recruitment or retention?” To me the answer is both! This fall, thanks to the help of a great staff and dedicated volunteers, we will give young boys in 465 elementary schools the opportunity to join Cub Scouts. Our overall goal this fall is to register 5,000 new Cub Scouts. Frankly, when it’s all said and done, the recruitment is the easy part. The question is…Does your pack have a retention plan in place? I have to smile when Cub Scout leaders or my staff tell me that a Cub Scout Pack lost a number of youth members at recharter time. To be true, these boys didn’t drop out at recharter time in December or January. In fact, I would bet that the majority of the boys dropped out within the first four weeks of joining. Planning for retention starts long before a new Scout ever joins a pack. When I look at our packs with a strong retention program I see the following components: • Den Leadership Selection: Don’t just ask for a volunteer to be the new Den Leader. Meet as a Pack Committee and then determine who is the best person to be the Den Leader. Then pick 2-3 committee members to make the request “in person”. Never recruit alone or over the phone. • Pack/Den Program Plan: Our best packs
plan their program and monthly themes in the summer, before the new pack program year begins. At the first pack meeting of the school year they hand out a printed schedule for the year of all the pack’s activities and meetings. A well planned and fun program will keep your Scouts coming back for more! • Budget: It does take finances and an annual budget to operate a successful pack. Successful packs usually hold one fundraising event a year — the majority participate in the council popcorn sale. Rather than asking parents for money every month, set a fundraising goal per Scout. • Follow Up: For many of our new Scouts, if they miss a few meetings they may think they are too far behind their friends and don’t return. Our best packs make it a practice at their monthly committee meetings to review the names of Scouts who missed 2 or more meetings in the last month and then personally follow up with a visit or call to the parent. Good luck on your fall recruitment efforts and build your plan for successful retention. Remember that Scouting is good for our youth and our Scouts make our communities a better place to live! As always if you have any questions, ideas or concerns let me know. Kenn Miller (816) 569-4980 Kendrick.Miller@Scouting.org
ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING Published February/March, April/May, June/July, August/ September, October/November, December/January by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. This issue and past archived issues can be found on the Heart of America Council website, www.hoac-bsa.org. PRESIDENT Scott Boswell COUNCIL COMMISSIONER Hon. Keith W. Sickendick SCOUT EXECUTIVE Kendrick J.E. Miller
VICE PRESIDENTS Jeremy Croucher William Easley Tom Freeman Aaron R. Guest Clifford W. Illig Richard A. McWhirt Jeanette Prenger Gregg Riess Zachary H. Shafran Charlie M. Tetrick
COUNCIL CALENDAR August 3 Council Day Camp Meeting
17 Council Activities Committee Meeting
10 University of Scouting Staff Meeting 12-13 Varsity Triathlon
20 Commissioner Basic Training 20 Popcorn Seller’s Academy
12-13 Naish Adventure Weekend
20-21 Schlitterbahn Scout Days
12-14 OA Induction Weekend #1 — Bartle 13 Popcorn Seller’s Academy
22 Popcorn Show N’ Sell Orders Due 24 Council Advancement Committee Meeting
13 T-Bones Scout Night
26-28 OA Induction Weekend #2 — Naish
17 George Meany Award Dinner
29 Bill Self Golf Classic
17 Council Training Committee Meeting
30 Council Commissioner Meeting
September 9 Popcorn Sale begins
16-18 OA Fall Fellowship
9 Sporting Kansas City Scout Night
20 Council Risk Management Committee Meeting
9-10 Popcorn Show N’ Sell Distribution 9-11 Wood Badge Training
21 Council Shooting Sports Committee Meeting 23-24 Powder Horn Training
10 Truman Library Merit Badge Program 23-24 Cub Family Campout — Naish 13 Council Properties Committee Meeting 24-25 Cub Family Campout — Naish 14 Council Camping Committee Meeting 14 Cub Scout Family Campout Meeting 15 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner 15 Council Technology Committee Meeting 16 Council STEM Committee Meeting
24 Naish Skilled Trades Day 24-25 Naish Adventure Weekend 27 Council Membership Committee Meeting 27 Council Commissioner Meeting 30-1 Cub Family Campout — Naish
October 1-2 Webelos STEM Weekend — Bartle
17 Popcorn Return Paperwork Due
1 OA Vigil Banquet
18 Mic-O-Say Dinner/Auction
3 Fill it up Popcorn Orders Due
20 Bartle Camp Draw
7-8 Sporting Clays Classic
22 Bartle Camp Draw
7-8 Wood Badge Training
22 Naish Camp Draw
8-9 Cub Family Campout — Bartle 14 Bartle Camp Draw 14-15 Cub Family Campout — Naish 15-16 Cub Family Campout — Bartle 15 Scout Day at Kansas Speedway
22-23 Naish Adventure Weekend 22 Popcorn Show N’ Sell Returns Due 24 Final Popcorn Orders Due Online 26 Council Coordinated Meeting 28-29 VOA Haunted Trails
TREASURER Bruce Snyder ASSISTANT TREASURER Gregg Givens LEGAL COUNSEL Richard L. Martin EDITOR Matt Armstrong GRAPHIC DESIGN Tammy Bosley
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COUNCIL NEWS
Build a Fire for Life 2015 Annual Report Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent. More than just words, the twelve points of the Scout Law fuel the fire of character that burns bright inside each and every Scout. Help us show character burning bright and relive an amazing year of Scouting in Kansas City with our new interactive 2015 Annual Report. Share the Scout Law in action and you could be handsomely rewarded.
Start your digital experience at www.HOACAnnualReport.com
Downtown BBQ Serves Up Food for Funding Nearly one-thousand hungry Scouting supporters made their way to downtown Kansas City on June 24 for the 19th annual Scout City BBQ. A summertime staple, the Scout City BBQ raises much needed funds for Scoutreach in Kansas City. Event proceeds go to inner city Scouting programs to provide essentials like uniforms, handbooks, and even summer camp assistance. After an outpouring of generous donations, we are pleased to report that the 2016 Scout City BBQ raised a staggering $30,000. Special thanks to all our sponsors and to Plowboys BBQ for catering this year’s lunch. 3 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
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SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING
READY RECRUIT TO
School Night for Scouting 2016
The fall signals the start of a new school year and a return to Scouting. From August to October, the buzz across the council will be the annual School Night for Scouting campaign — a coordinated recruitment drive that will welcome more than 5,000 new boys to Scouting. The question is…Is your pack ready to recruit? If you haven’t planned your recruiting strategy yet, don’t worry — there’s still time! We’re here to help with resources, tips, tools, and incentives to make sure your School Night is a success.
START WITH THE BASICS Here are a few helpful hints to make sure your School Night is the best it can be…
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Have a marketing plan! Utilize marketing materials like fliers, posters, and yard signs provided by the council as well as social media strategies to get the word out about your School Night. Give families multiple opportunities to join. Conduct a School Night in August as well as other joining events in September and October. School Night should be about recruiting youth, not selecting leaders. Identify your leaders before the School Night or prior to your Parent Orientation Meeting. Create an annual program plan and budget and share with your Scouting families.
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NEW CAMPAIGN LOOK We’re pulling out all the stops this year with new ads and new ways to share Scouting. More than just a compass or Pinewood Derby car, our new ad campaign focuses on the fun of Scouting all while emphasizing the timeless values our programs have to offer. Be on the lookout for new recruitment ads this fall on… ▶ Billboards ▶ Theater ▶ Mobile ▶ Radio
▶ Facebook ▶ Instagram ▶ Homepage Takeovers
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SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING
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NEW WAYS TO JOIN New in 2016, we’re making joining easier than ever. Starting this August, prospective Scouting families will now have the ability to join the fun of Scouting online or via text. You heard right, online registration is here! Simply visit www.KCScouting.org or text JOINSCOUTS to 51555 to get started. From there you can select your pack and pay online…it’s that easy!
THE NEW CUB SCOUT FAMILY CAMPOUT
NEW INCENTIVES Exclusively for our new members, all Cub Scouts who join this fall are in for a surprise. Not only will they receive our “Royally” inspired join Scouting t-shirt, but they will also take home a rocket for FREE! In order to qualify, the Scout must turn in a completed application, with fees, at School Night or online.
You’ve never seen a Cub Scout Family Campout like this before. Bring the entire family to one of 6 campouts at Bartle or Naish this fall, join the launch party, and watch your new rocket take flight! All new Cub Scouts attend FREE. This is your chance to create Scouting memories with your family and have a blast while doing it.
2016 School Night Sponsors
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COUNCIL NEWS
Varsity Triathlon
Saturday, August 13 | Camp Naish
Swim, bike, and run your way across Camp Naish at our 2nd annual Varsity Triathlon on August 13. Open to all troops, teams, crews, and adult leaders, our action-packed course will span the entire Reservation. This year’s triathlon will be conducted as a “Super Sprint” which includes a 200-yard swim, 5.25-mile mountain bike trail ride, and a 2-mile cross country run.
Register today at http://2016hoactriathlon.kintera.org
Sporting Kansas City
SCOUT NIGHT
Friday, September 9 Children’s Mercy Park Cheer on Sporting Kansas City as they take on rival Houston Dynamo on Friday, September 9 at Children’s Mercy Park. Arrive early for games and activities for the entire family including your shot at a post-match penalty kick on the field! Tickets are only $25. But act fast…less than 250 Scout Night ticket packages are still available. And don’t forget your scarf. Pre-order your official 2016 Scout Night Scarf for an additional $20 while supplies last.
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2016 POPCORN SALES
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here are plenty of reasons for your Scout to jump right into the 2016 popcorn sale. In addition to the sale being the largest fundraiser for local Scouting, Scouts learn valuable life skills like teamwork, time management, goal setting and salesmanship — just to name a few. With new incentives and products like Visa gift cards, a Spin-to-Win Party, and our World Series Champion Kansas City Royals tin, your Scouts will easily fill-up their sales sheets in no time. And to make it even easier, this year we are offering a vendor website to help manage sales for Scouts and leaders.
SALES IN 2015
GALACTIC COLLECTION PATCH The sky is no longer the limit with the Galactic Collection Patch! Take selling to a new level by completing the collection patch and earning the Top Seller Pin!
For more information or to sign your unit up for this year’s popcorn sale, visit www.hoac-bsa.org/popcorn.
2016 Sale Schedule August 22
Show N’ Sell Orders Due
September 9-10
Show N’ Sell Order Pick-up
October 17
Return Paperwork Due
October 22
Show N’ Sell Returns Due
October 24
Final Orders Due Online
November 4-5
Final Order Pick-up
December 5
Payments Due
SELLER’S ACADEMY Back by popular demand, Seller’s Academy will be offered August 13 in the Northland at Cerner Riverport and August 20 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Conducted in a trade show style format, Seller’s Academy is for Scouts and Unit Kernels and offers everything from sales tips to exciting prize giveaways. Pre-register for a Seller’s Academy today at www.hoac-bsa.org/popcorn
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FINANCE NEWS
Parris Named 2016 Distinguished Citizen
Sporting Clays Classic
The Heart of America Council is honored to announce the selection of Roshann Parris as this year’s Distinguished Citizen. The Distinguished Citizen Award honors a local individual or company for their efforts in making a distinct difference in the fabric of our community.
One of the most exciting council fundraising events happens every October at Camp Naish. This year’s Sporting Clays Classic will be held October 7-8. This event has grown to more than 250 shooters on more than 55 teams. Included in the weekend is an auction and reception at The Grid Event Space in Overland Park on Friday, October 8. Food and drinks are provided by Inspired Occasions and Central States Beverage. Select auction items include hunting trips, weekend hotel stays, restaurant certificates, sports memorabilia, and much more. The minimum sponsorship amount for a team of four plus tickets to the auction and reception is $1,500. For more information contact Bob Hamlin at (816) 569-4921.
Roshann is the founder of Parris Communications Inc., a Kansas City-based public relations and strategic communications firm now celebrating its 28th year. The firm has developed a reputation for its broad-based strategic and crisis communications work in both the U.S. and countries worldwide. While managing her energized Parris team, Roshann has simultaneously maintained an active Washington, D.C.-based public sector career which, since 1978, has included 6 years on the United States Senate staff and senior roles on 10 presidential campaign staffs of Democratic candidates. The 2016 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner will be held on Thursday, September 15 at the Sheraton Overland Park. The event will honor Roshann and award two $10,000 college scholarships to area Eagle Scouts. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965 or Jeromy.rutledge@scouting.org.
2016 Scholarship Recipients Denon Martinez 2016 Roshann Parris Scholarship Denon received his Eagle Scout Award from Troop 1080 chartered to Holy Cross Parents for Scouting. He has attended eight sessions at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and has participated in two National Jamborees. While maintaining a 3.8 GPA, he was a leader in JROTC and was involved in soccer, National Honor Society, and Boys’ State. He plans to attend UMKC this fall to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Matthew Crotty 2016 Ewing M. Kauffman Scholarship Matthew received his Eagle Scout Award in 2013 as a member of Troop 1124 chartered to Raymore Christian Church. He is a Runner in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and a Brotherhood Member in the Order of the Arrow. Matthew was a valuable member of his high school jazz and marching bands and will be pursuing a degree in music education.
October 7 - 8
In Memory of: Russell Atha Jr Esther & Don Giffin Leonard Como Betty Booker Joanna Craig Richard “Dick” Cook Carol Johns & Larry Lester Maren Morefield Sam & Carla Sciascia Jan Thompson Luther E Holland Jr Dixie D Perkins Tom O’Connor Gary & Barbara Barnard Dr. Chuck & Sally Beaty Don & Kay Best Steve & Patty Crotty
Ann & Bill Howie Ann & Bill Hunt Michael & Suzanne O’Donnell Karen Olson Jack Revare Alex & Marion Spence Training Dynamics LLC
In Honor of: Don & Wendy Morris AnnMarie Wattjes Robert Nauman Marcia Cook Douglas Furnell Marcia Cook
To remember a loved one or honor a friend, mail your check to Memorials & Tributes, Heart of America Council, Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 414177, Kansas City, MO 64141-4177. For more information, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965.
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STEM IN SCOUTING
THE STEM GUY First up, Nova! Program Ideas… Cool Experiments By now you’ve started looking over the Nova awards, and thought, “OK, I can do this, but what kind of experiment can we actually do?” Well, I put together a list of some fun experiments that I’ve used, and you can too!
For Cub Scouts:
STEM Summer What did you do on your summer vacation? Sebastian Trill, a Life Scout from Troop 10 in Leawood, KS, probably experienced more than most. Sebastian was chosen to attend the highly selective United States Naval Academy STEM Camp in Annapolis, Maryland. The program is designed to encourage rising high school students to pursue a course of study in engineering and technology throughout high school and college.
Webelos STEM Weekend October 1-2 | Bartle Scout Reservation
Make Root Beer: Use water, sugar, dry ice and extract to make 5 gallons of root beer, and teach science in the process. The experiment takes about 30 minutes to make 5 gallons, and you can talk about sublimation, carbonation, dissolving solids into liquids, and gas densities, all while a delicious treat is brewing. Mousetrap Marshmallow Catapults: Use mousetraps with plastic spoons taped-on to launch marshmallows at your opponent’s castle. (Made of stacked paper cups.) First one to knock down the castle wins (If they don’t eat the ammo)! You can teach stored energy, kinetic energy, trajectory, castle architecture and history, all while having a blast from the past.
For Boy Scouts and Venturers: Marble Madness: Cheap plastic plumbing from the lumber yard and a roll of duct tape can make for a huge amount of creative fun. Build jumps, turns, funnels, and traps. Learn kinetic energy, trajectory, velocity, ballistics, wind drag and brace design, with a good dose of math tossed in.
Registration is now open for the fall Webelos STEM Weekend at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. The October 1-2 session will focus on simple machines and how electricity is generated. Get on the fast track to your Nova and Supernova awards during an unforgettable weekend that also includes traditional camp favorites and a special campfire introduction to the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
Pinewood Derby: Yup, that’s right. Create your own rules for designs, tracks and obstacles. Build your own car, and your own track if you want. Explore design, drag, resistance, timing, friction and photography while visiting your past. The STEM Guy Questions? Email jim.forson@HPE.com
Register now at www.STEMCamping.org Sessions limited to 250 campers. 9 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
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CUB SALUTE SCOUT TOCAMPING SUMMER
SALUTE TO SUMMER It wouldn’t be summer without summer camp! Whether it was walking the plank at Treasure Island Day Camp or taming the tower on the Reservation, thousands of Scouts made memories to last a lifetime at a Heart of America Council summer camp this year. Here are some of our favorite photos from Summer Sixteen.
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SALUTE TO SUMMER
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Scouts Camped in 2016
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CAMPING & PROGRAMS
Adventure Camp Weekends
Plan a Saturday Adventure at Camp Naish this Fall
2017 Boy Scout Camp Draw The sun has set on another amazing summer and now it’s time to look ahead to 2017. The draw to determine camp placement for next year starts in October. Save the date and mark your calendars accordingly.
Looking for a great troop campout or crew activity? Make it a trek at Camp Naish.
H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
▶ Camp in your own tents (no fee) ▶ Hike the Rim Rock Trail and enjoy the fall colors from the hills of the
• Friday, October 14 • Thursday, October 20 • Saturday, October 22
Kaw Valley ▶ Experience an adventure activity
Fall 2016 Sessions: September 24 ATV Rider Course Wilderness First Aid
October 8 ATV Rider Course Basic Rifle & Shotgun Shooting Advanced Rifle & Shotgun Shooting Archery Climbing & Rappelling Basics C.O.P.E. Wilderness First Aid
October 22 ATV Rider Course Rifle & Shotgun Fun Shoot Archery Climbing & Rappelling Basics C.O.P.E. Wilderness First Aid
Theodore Naish Scout Reservation • Saturday, October 22 Contact the Council Camping Department with Questions at (816) 942-9333
Naish Skilled Trades Day The Theodore Naish Scout Reservation saw three important projects completed during the spring and summer of 2016: • 9 pavilion tops and steel roofs completed on the Central Camp FEMA shelters • Cunningham Pavilion (Cub World) steel roof replaced • 4 fans installed in the Central Camp Dining Hall In addition to the scheduled Skilled Trades Day on September 24, there’s abundant opportunities for skilled volunteers to help maintain and improve the Reservation’s facilities and infrastructure during both weekdays and weekends throughout August, September and October. Learn how you can help at www.hoac-bsa.org/ campmasters.
November 5 ATV Rider Course Rifle & Shotgun Fun Shoot Climbing & Rappelling Basics C.O.P.E. Wilderness First Aid Course
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CAMPING & PROGRAMS
GEOCACHING Joe Scouter Visits the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation Was I surprised when I returned to my old Scout camp on the Osage River after having been away for some 85 years. Man, have things changed. My next adventure took me to Davis Lodge and Geocaching — one of the most popular outdoor activities at camp each summer. All the Geocaching units (or GPS units) at camp are provided by Garmin. The counselor at Davis Lodge showed me a Garmin GPS unit and it was really slick — much better than the old metal pocket compass I used when I was at camp. These GPS mobile receivers can be used to pinpoint locations anywhere in the world. He said there were several locations around the Reservation that Scouts can seek out using a Global Positioning System (GPS) device. He encourages Scouts to find them on their own, but not to disturb them as they are also used for merit badge instruction. A typical cache on the Reservation is a small waterproof container that contains a logbook. The Scout who is the geocacher enters the
date they found the box and signs it with their geocaching code name. The box must be replaced to the same location after the logbook is signed. Man, these Scouts have so much more to do than we had at camp some 85 years ago!
(Editor’s Note: Joe Scouter was a Boy Scout from 1929 to the early 1930’s who reported on activities at Camp Dan Sayre in Noel, Missouri and Camp Osceola (now the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation). He would routinely send articles back to the Kansas City newspapers which were read by the parents of Scouts who were at camp. It just so happened that Joe Scouter visited the Bartle Scout Reservation this past summer and sent us a few observations.)
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CAMPING & PROGRAMS
TAMEGONIT LODGE
2016 Order of the Arrow Dues National Leadership Seminar For the past four years, Tamegonit Lodge has held the title as the LARGEST lodge in the nation. Help us retain this position by renewing your dues for 2016. The graphic above represents the number of members we had last year. The blue portion is the number of members who have already paid their 2016 dues, and the red portion represents the dues still needed. OA members paying their 2016 dues through their unit should contact their unit’s OA Troop Representative or Troop Representative Adviser for information. Members paying their 2016 dues individually can pay online at http://oadues2016.kintera.org.
Join Our Ceremony Team The Tamegonit Lodge Ceremony Team is looking for new ceremonialists to perform in Brotherhood and Ordeal ceremonies. Practices are on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Camp Naish. No prior ceremony experience required. Prior to attendance, contact Simon Davis at si.phi.dragon@ gmail.com.
Winter Banquet Preview
Since the 1970s, the National Order of the Arrow Committee has crafted one of the best weekend leadership trainings available in the nation — inside or outside of Scouting. This training is available only to Arrowmen, and one seminar, out of the many offered nationally, is held in our council in Parkville, MO. The 2016 National Leadership Seminar is scheduled for October 14-16. Make plans now to attend, as spots fill up fast. More information is available at www.Tamegonit.org.
The guest speaker at the 2017 Winter Banquet will be Robert C. Birkby. Birkby is an American adventure guide, author, photographer, speaker and trail designer. Birkby grew up in Sidney, Iowa. As a Boy Scout, he served on summer camp staff, made a trek to Philmont Scout Ranch and earned his Eagle Scout rank.
Operation Arrow
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After a record-setting attendance at the national conference in 2015, the Order of the Arrow will again look to make history with Operation Arrow at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree. To continue a tradition that dates back to the 1950 National Scout Jamboree, over 750 youth Arrowmen will answer the call to serve as part of Operation Arrow — the largest jamboree staff team ever assembled by the Order of the Arrow.
What’s your #ThrowbackThursday? Every Thursday, our social media team shares a Throwback Thursday, or #TBT, to resurface and celebrate old Scouting memories. This feature is a favorite throughout our social media channels, and it’s submissions from our followers that make it possible. So go ahead and dig out that induction photo from 1985, the photo from camp staff 1948, or even the photo from NOAC 2015 and send it to socialmediachair@tamegonit.org.
Learn how you can be a part of Operation Arrow at http://event.oa-bsa.org/events/jambo2017.
SAVE THE DATE 2016 Tamegonit Lodge Fall Calendar
Tribesman of the Lodge Executive Committee attended the 2016 Mic-O-Say Tribal Celebration Chieftain ceremony. Pictured are Jackson, Asa, Senn, Chief Strong Spirit Kenn Miller, Dawson and Jack.
Induction Weekend — Bartle
August 12 – 14
Induction Weekend — Naish
August 26 – 28
Fall Fellowship
September 16 – 18
NLA/NLATS Training
October 14 – 16
Lodge Leadership Development October 29 Winter Banquet
January 7
Facebook: @Tamegonit-Lodge-Order-of-theArrow-149979421736092 Twitter: @tamegonit14 Instagram: @tamegonit147
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INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING
International Camp Staff Spotlight Diana Yaselga — Ecuador Diana Yaselga made her way from Quito, Ecuador to Bonner Springs, Kansas this summer to serve on staff at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. She began Scouting as a teenager, and has since travelled the globe to places as far as Japan for the 2013 International Jamboree. Diana was impressed by the facilities at Camp Naish, including the tower and the cabins. In Ecuador, Scouts don’t have summer camps on Reservations, like Naish or Bartle. Instead, they do more traditional camping where they hike and set up tents for a several days.
Israeli Scout Caravan Returns to Kansas City The Israel Scouts (Tzofim) “Friendship Caravan,” the only worldwide Scout Entertainment corps, returned to Kansas City this past July. Each year, thousands of Israeli Scouts apply and audition for the entertainment corps that travels to North America and performs at Scout Camps and community venues. Four groups of ten Scouts traverse the United States in what are called Tzofim Friendship Caravans. These Scouts offer a taste of Israel and strengthen bonds between youth across seas. This year’s local performances included tour stops at the Jewish Community Center and Theodore Naish Scout Reservation.
Regarding life at Naish, Diana said, “I enjoy very much the energy you have here.” One of her fondest memories was earlier this summer at a T-Bones game where she found herself feeling homesick. One of the staff members noticed, and they all began to sing a camp song to lift her spirits. This moment, she said, made her feel like they were family. Another fond moment was at the top of the climbing tower in 100-degree weather as she was telling the kids “it’s going to be okay, don’t be scared, I got you.” Diana enjoys many aspects of Scouting in the United States and plans to return to Ecuador to continue improving the Scouting program. Diana has a degree in clinical psychology and conducted her final research project on how Scouting “helps children develop strong selves and eventually cope better with frustration and limitations” and how it increases creativity. In five years she would like to be back home in Ecuador where she plans to start her own clinical psychology practice.
SAVE THE DATE October 14-16 Theodore Naish Scout Reservation
Overall, Diana said that “Scouting is awesome and has taken me to so many places and allowed me to meet so many valuable people that I can’t ask for anything else in my life right now. I’m super happy.” She expressed that “It’s like having family all around the world.”
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UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
University of Scouting Saturday, November 5 | MCC Business & Technology Campus So just what is all the buzz about University of Scouting? Simply put, it’s a day of learning for all ages. It’s an opportunity to rekindle or catch the fire and excitement of the Scouting movement, and to come away from the experience with new friends, fresh ideas, shared memories, and enthusiasm to put the pizazz into your Scouting program. There is truly something for everyone. Classes are offered for youth and adults — everyone from the newest leader to the seasoned professional. Courses will be offered to help with the administration side of Scouting, Cub Scout programming all the way to high adventure treks, to program diversity.
University of Scouting, 2016 is the first year that the Doctorate Degree can be earned. University of Scouting will deliver meaningful, innovative, vivacious, up-to-date, and accurate training in a timely manner to meet the needs and fulfill the interests of multigenerational Scout Leaders within and outside the Heart of America Council. Our vision of future success is educated and skilled Scout Leaders who enthusiastically guide, instruct, and inspire youth and adults across all programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Enroll today and Educate, Excite, Empower!
Try a class or two, meet up with friends, or even earn a Scouting degree! For those pursuing a degree at
University of Scouting Saturday, November 5 Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology Campus
Cost: $15 www.hoac-bsa.org/University-of-Scouting
Sample Courses Include: Trainer’s Edge Recording Advancement Online Re-Chartering Seminar Life to Eagle Coaching High Adventure STEM Exploration The Art of Storytelling
Marketing & PR Scouting 500 International Scouting
The New Venturing Camping 101 AND MUCH MORE!
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ADVANCEMENT & TRAINING
WOOD BADGE 2016
2016 NESA Scholarship Recipients
Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader
Heart of America Council
September 9-11 & October 7-9 | Camp Naish
$5,000 Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarships John Rosher — Troop 1016 $3,000 NESA Academic Scholarships Nathaniel Helgeson — Troop 83 Ryan Wagner — Troop 257
Apply for 2017 scholarships at www.nesa.org/scholarships.html
$2,500 Cooke Academic Scholarships Alexander Burroughs — Troop 1175
$2,500 Michael S. Malone/Windrush Publishers Journalism Scholarship Justin Curto — Troop 351
By the Book Eagle Scout Dawson Garcia succeeded in earning all 136 merit badges in the book — but he didn’t stop there. Dawson decided to donate all of his merit badge books to the council’s Scoutreach program for other Scouts to enjoy and advance. Congratulations Dawson and thank you for your generous donation to Scouting!
What training should a Scout leader have? Most Scouters know how to start a campfire, pitch a tent, or render basic first aid. For a weekend outing you might be able to get by. You probably didn’t even need to take training to learn these skills. So what skills does it take to plan a troop meeting, campout, campfire program, or conservation projects? What about coaching and mentoring Scouts, managing conflict, problem solving, or teaching proven leadership skills? At Wood Badge you learn and practice these skills and so much more. Our fall Wood Badge course will be held on September 9-11 and October 7-9, 2016. This will be your only chance to attend this advanced adult leadership training event until April of 2017.
Fee before August 5th is $200, after that, the fee increases to $230. For more information or to register, visit www.hoac-bsa.org/wood-badge.
Pricing
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Boy Scouts
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Boy Scouts
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Adults
1 adult free for every 5 paid scouts
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August/September 2016
VENTURING
VENTURING
VOA Officers
Powder Horn Training
Haunted Trails
Heart of America Council 2016 – 2017
September 23-25 | Camp Naish
October 29 | Cub World — Camp Naish
President
Bonnie M.
VP of Administration
Cassidy L.
VP of Program
Haley F.
VP of Communications
Laura P.
VOA Advisor
Elisa Corry
Powder Horn is designed to help a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew provide an interesting and exciting program for older Scouts. The course curriculum will guide participants through tools and resources to safely conduct outdoor/ high adventure type activities. The course is open to older youth or any adult interested in experiencing a unit level, high adventure program. Learn more or register at www.hoac-bsa.org/powder-horn.
Travel the Haunted Trails of Camp Naish this October! Haunted Trails is a Halloween themed event for Cub Scouts and their families. Cost is $8 per person — $4 for children ages 4 and under. The fee includes a light meal, shuttle service and event patch. All Venturers are encouraged to help run this event. Learn more or register today at www.hoac-bsa.org.
Venturing Leadership Award recipients Ann Salisbury and Max Erickson with Scout Executive Kenn Miller.
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August/September 2016
EXPLORING
Law Enforcement Challenge On June 11, two of our local Law Enforcement Posts in Overland Park and Olathe, came together for the annual Law Enforcement Challenge. The Overland Park Police Department hosted this year’s challenge featuring mock scenarios of traffic stops, DUI enforcement and “Top Gun.”
Senior Exploring Executive
Kerry Jorn
(816) 569-4937
Kerry.Jorn@scouting.org
Exploring California with Black & Veatch On June 9-12, Black & Veatch Explorers embarked on their annual Superactivity to San Diego. Black & Veatch engineers took 6 students on the opportunity of a lifetime to experience California’s engineering structures. They were able to visit Petco Park, the MLB All-Star Game, the San Diego Zoo, and the USS Midway aircraft carrier. Explorers also had the opportunity to visit Belmont Park, the San Diego Air & Space Museum, the Ruben H. Fleet Science Center and the Maritime Museum. They finished up their trip by taking a cruise tour around the harbor. Black & Veatch will be hosting an open house at the end of August for their 2016-2017 program. Visit www. Exploringkc.org for updates!
Firefighting Explorers Make a Splash On June 8, the Belton Fire Department hosted water rescue training and Explorers got to join in on the fun! Firefighters and Explorers were tasked to rescue a “drowning victim,” take them to safety and swim around the lazy river dodging obstacles in their way. They were also trained on how to escape their life vest if they were pinned underwater.
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August/September 2016
2017 NATIONAL JAMBOREE
2017 National Jamboree Join Our Council Contingent
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he 2017 National Jamboree is less than a year away and we want you to be part of it!
On July 11, 2017, 125 Scouts and leaders will leave Kansas City, stop at several national landmarks, and then on Make Your $100 Deposit July 19, arrive at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in the rugged www.hoac-bsa-org/national-jamboree hills of West Virginia for the SPACE IS LIMITED! ultimate Scouting adventure. The Heart of America Council is currently taking applications to fill three council troops and two council crews. Space is filling up fast so now is the time to sign-up! Before arriving at The Summit, tour stops include: ▶ Huntsville, Alabama: U.S. Rocket and Space Center ▶ Oak Ridge, Tennessee: Oak Ridge National Laboratory ▶ Norfolk, Virginia: Norfolk Naval Station ▶ Washington, D.C.: Sites throughout our Nation’s Capital ▶ A day of whitewater rafting
tain biking, a ropes challenge course, The Zip, and lake kayaking. ▶ The Canopy — home to the Summit’s canopy tours where you will soar through the trees on a series of zip lines 50 to 80 feet in the air. ▶ Thrasher Mountain — home to The Park and The Trax where you will participate in thrilling skateboarding, BMX and mountain board courses. ▶ Bows and Barrels — home to world-class shooting sports. There is a wide variety of shotguns, rifles, pistols, 3-D archery, and sporting arrows offered. ▶ Aquatics — home to fishing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and an expanded Water Reality obstacle course. Scuba diving and swimming will also be offered. ▶ STEM Quest — home to high-tech, state-of-theart exhibits and hands-on adventures. These are just a few of the activities that Scouts will experience. There’s also the Stadium Event — the greatest Scouting concert ever that is held once every four years! For more information about these and other adventures, check out www.summitbsa. org/events/jamboree/overview. Scouts have already started signing up. If you want to participate, you need to sign up now! Make your $100 deposit and register online at www.hoac-bsaorg/national-jamboree.
After traveling for a week, participants will arrive at The Summit and participate in ten days of the most thrilling Scouting experience imaginable. From July 19-28, the National Jamboree will offer up excitement through Adventure Areas sure to get Scouts’ blood pumping.
Any unit interested in having a presentation about the 2017 Jamboree should contact Alan Sanders at asanders@scouting.org or (816) 569-4958. A member of the Jamboree promotions committee will be happy to come out to show your Scouts how much fun they will have at Jamboree.
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August/September 2016
Five myths about the 2017 National Jamboree, debunked
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Myth 2: The campership deadline has passed.
Myth 5: The jamboree isn’t for my child.
Reality: Camperships are available to help Scouts and Venturers attend the jamboree. But don’t delay. You must apply for these camperships by Sept. 1, 2016.
Reality: The 2017 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve has something for Scouts and Venturers of any interest or skill level.
But there’s good news: The door to the jamboree is still very much open.
Camperships are available to youth participants only, and applications must include an explanation of why the participant needs campership funds and what he or she is doing to raise funds in addition to the campership request. Recipients will be notified by Oct. 1, 2016.
Adrenaline-seekers can try rock climbing, mountain biking, skateboarding, BMX and zip-line challenge courses.
ith the 2017 National Jamboree a year away, many Scouts think they’ve missed their chance to attend this quintessential quadrennial Scouting event.
In fact, “jamboree registration has closed” is one of several myths floating around out there about the jamboree, which I call “the coolest party in all of Scouting.”
Young scientists can hit up STEM Quest, which offers high-tech, state-of-the-art, hands-on exhibits.
So before you sign up to attend as a participant or staff at the 2017 National Jamboree, let’s debunk those myths.
Myth 1: It is only for boys. Reality: Young women are invited to attend as Venturers or serve on staff. The 2013 National Jamboree was the first to welcome Venturers, including young women. And even more female Venturers are expected at the 2017 National Jamboree. Registered Venturers of any age are invited to attend. Men and women who will be at least 16 years old by the first day of the jamboree may also serve on staff.
Aquatics aficionados can visit one of SBR’s lakes or pools to fish, kayak, paddleboard, scuba dive, swim or try the Water Reality obstacle course.
Myth 3: My 11- or 12-year-old will miss out. Reality: Scouts who are 12 years old by the first day of the jamboree (and even certain 11-year-olds) may attend. A participant must be at least a First Class Scout and be at least 12 years old by the first day of the jamboree — or an 11-year-old who has graduated sixth grade. Participants must not have reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the jamboree.
Everywhere you look at the 2017 Jamboree, you’ll see friendships formed, merit badges earned and patches traded. It’s unlike anywhere else in Scouting. Visit www.hoac-bsa-org/national-jamboree to be a part of the Heart of America Council’s 2017 Jamboree contingent. Make your $100 deposit and start the application process today. You can also get an overview of the entire Jamboree experience at www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/ overview.
Myth 4: The experience for staff is unchanged from 2013. Reality: The jamboree team has made significant improvements for 2017 Jamboree staffers. The list of upgrades includes solar-heated showers for staff, expanded transportation options, more time off, better lunch choices and a more robust communications strategy.
Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is senior editor of Boys’ Life, Scouting and Eagles’ Call Magazines. Follow Bryan on Scouting at http://blog. scoutingmagazine.org.
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August/September 2016
SCOUTING HISTORY
SCOUTING HISTORY
The Boy Scout Photo Contest of 1915 By Andy Dubill, Council Historian Both McCleskey Photo Supply and K.C. Photo Supply (located close to one another and the Scout Headquarters at 10th and Grand) encouraged Scouts to purchase a Kodak camera, film and supplies to take advantage of the photo contest announced in the previous edition of the The Mid-West Scout magazine. Ralph Baird, the famous newspaper photographer would judge the contest classes: • Class A—Wild animals, birds or fish in their native habitat. • Class B—Boy Scout activities. • Class C—Landscapes, interiors and portraits. The prizes for the contest were a silver Scout honor medal for the best picture entered and $2.00 worth of photographic supplies for the best picture in each class. It was also announced that McCleskey, the photo merit badge instructor, would be in camp to teach Scouts how to capture the perfect shot of a thrush or ground squirrel. Scoutmaster Allen of Troop 19 was a merit badge examiner for the toughest merit badge to earn—stalking. He would be in camp to help Scouts get enough animal and bird pictures to qualify for the merit badge which had only been earned eight times in America. If you have questions about Scouting history that would be good topics for future columns email Andy Dubill at adubill@aol.com.
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August/September 2016
HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS — MAY - JUNE 2016 BLUE ELK Troop 1138 Troop 1161 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1175 Troop 1175 Troop 1175 Troop 1221 Troop 1221 Troop 1221 Troop 1223 Troop 1255 Troop 1255 Troop 1257 Troop 1266 Troop 1266 Troop 1282 Troop 1282 Troop 1310 Troop 1492 Troop 1603 Troop 1763 Troop 1763 Troop 1763
Samuel Slayton Devin Tracy Preston Fredenberg Ian Harmon Michael Ferrara IV Nicholas Fiorello Jack LeVota Brian Spitler Evan Wilson Truman Delles Grant Scott Andrew Simms Jacob Ayers Jared Bears Jordan Daugherty Christian Deshazer Austin Wike Ethan James Chandler Ruddell Dillon Phillips Zacharia Jones Jacob McLeod Cooper Mangels Mason Harper Joshua Highfill Carter Goettling Shawn Stark Charles Welch Seth Sims
Dennis Henks, SM David Dunn, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donnie Rickman, SM Donnie Rickman, SM Donnie Rickman, SM James Waldman, SM James Waldman, SM James Waldman, SM Jason White, SM Brian Osgood, SM Brian Osgood, SM Loyd Mitchell, SM David Graham, SM David Graham, SM Scott Howell Jr, SM Scott Howell Jr, SM Jon Trumble, SM William Hyatt, SM Jason Waltonen, SM Bryan Richardson, SM Bryan Richardson, SM Bryan Richardson, SM
GOLDEN EAGLE Troop 1099 Troop 1247 Troop 1247 Troop 1247 Troop 1260 Troop 1260 Troop 1260 Troop 1303 Troop 1309 Troop 1320 Troop 1320 Troop 1354 Troop 1374 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1394 Troop 1394 Troop 1412 Troop 1412 Troop 1447 Troop 1447
Kaelin Hagen Blake Daffron Conlin Thacker Justin Bergman Timothy Reddekopp Jeremy Webb Waylon Evans William Judkins Kaleb Kennedy Hunter Zink Jonathan Snowden Zachary Adams Benjamin Varnell Asher Weinbaum John Schleeter Zane Klausing Colin Bayless Morgan Atkinson Zane Green Evan Corda Paul Fisher
Bernard Bruns, SM Kyle Bergman, SM Kyle Bergman, SM Kyle Bergman, SM Michael Webb, SM Michael Webb, SM Michael Webb, SM Brenton Pfaff, SM Timothy Denney, SM William Watt, SM William Watt, SM James Niederberger, SM Paul Crooks, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Brian Streich, SM Brian Streich, SM Justin Hoke, SM Justin Hoke, SM Matthew Wheeler, SM Matthew Wheeler, SM
Nicholas Andrews Logan Jackman Andrew Weaver Zachariah Brown Nathan Long Jacob Culross Seth Harmon Tavis Kelley Jacob Wilkinson Demetrius Hampton
Steven Hilger, SM Steven Hilger, SM John Weaver, SM Carl Gustafson, SM Craig Powers, SM Andrew Wilcox, SM Jon Ledford, SM Eric Zinser, SM Lexie Wallace, SM Lexie Wallace, SM
HIGH TRAIL Troop 1054 Troop 1054 Troop 1098 Troop 1110 Troop 1215 Troop 1220 Troop 1262 Troop 1283 Troop 1469 Troop 1469
Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1601
Benjamin McKim Seth Walker David Thurlo Nicholas Lynn Salvatore Nigro
Michael Dulle, SM Michael Dulle, SM Michael Dulle, SM Michael Dulle, SM Michael Dulle, SM
Dakota Pierson Nicholas McCreight Cody Cost Matthew Ogle Peter Powell Peter Powell Benjamin Dyhouse Conner Smith Brandon Fagen Mathew Heinz Taylor Olson Benjamin Carpenter Zachary Hull Kaneikawaiola Porter Anish Srivastava Perrin Besch Benjamin Sawchak
Jacob Brelsford, SM Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Jeffrey Wandtke, SM James Martin, SM Jeffrey Allison, SM Greg Baugh, SM Craig Gabel, SM Mark Fix, SM Mark Fix, SM Craig Howes, SM Joel Corkill, SM Joel Corkill, SM Kyle Weber, SM Kenneth Spiller, SM
Jared Turrel Dane Goebel Adam Pfannenstiel Samuel Overby Nathan Toy
Brian Turrel, SM Nils Erickson, SM Nils Erickson, SM Gerard Overbey, SM Gerard Overbey, SM
Brandon Thompson
Michael Scobey, SM
IRON HORSE Troop 83 Troop 85 Troop 85 Troop 85 Troop 85 Troop 85 Troop 88 Troop 122 Troop 201 Troop 315 Troop 351 Troop 351 Troop 459 Troop 487 Troop 487 Troop 494 Troop 888
KAW Troop 5 Troop 165 Troop 165 Troop 366 Troop 366
LONE BEAR Troop 1509
MORMON TRAIL Troop 4 Troop 4 Troop 684 Troop 684 Troop 785 Troop 1099 Troop 1099 Troop 1378
Stephen Matina Joshua Burnett Jonathan Wood Ethan Evans Hayden Sheehan Jacob Bruns Nathan Wirt Daniel Foster
Jon Goodman, SM Jon Goodman, SM James Scott, SM James Scott, SM Quinn Greenhalgh, SM Bernard Bruns, SM Bernard Bruns, SM John Pratt, SM
NORTHERN LIGHTS Troop 1351 Troop 1351 Troop 1351 Troop 1395 Troop 1395 Troop 1495
Jonah Hoppe Mitchell Wolbert Christian Torchia Andrew Stewart Jacob Salsbury Dalton Hodges
Maechelle Noe, SM Maechelle Noe, SM Maechelle Noe, SM Steven Conway, SM Steven Conway, SM Christopher Conner, SM
Spencer Conard Luke Winchester Joshua Bash
Mitchell Yulich, SM Robert Burdick, SM Daniel Berghout, SM
PELATHE Troop 53 Troop 55 Troop 158
PIONEER TRAILS Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1024 Troop 1027 Troop 1030 Troop 1062 Troop 1084 Troop 1118 Troop 1118
Robert Norden Liam Royster Uziel Pecina Morris Campbell III Louis Baggerly William Cordier Mitchell Roach Joseph Pennington Daniel Bauman
David Banks, SM David Banks, SM Craig Scranton, SM Robert Coates, SM Jeffery Baird, SM George Weaver, SM Samuel Otto, SM Michael Lisac, SM Michael Lisac, SM
Troop 1118 Troop 1150 Troop 1150
Cagney Bustamante Ian Wilcox Dylan Brown
Michael Lisac, SM Christopher Delong, SM Christopher Delong, SM
SOARING EAGLE Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 92 Troop 92 Troop 222 Troop 222 Troop 222 Troop 222 Troop 324 Troop 324 Troop 324 Troop 333 Troop 333 Troop 333 Troop 483 Troop 483 Troop 483 Troop 483
Harrison Westerfield Hunter Woosley Thomas Dunn Sean Day Sean Donovan Nathan Eckman Aris Vinsant Nathaniel Hofmann Christopher Walker Nick Felling Jacob Carnes Henry Broussard Cooper Bredehoeft Jacob Wilson Phillip Holland Connor Odum Nicholas Folkers Eric Popp William Loper Justin Knoepker Garrett Reilly Michael Taylor
Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM James Rinehart, SM James Rinehart, SM Marcus Adinolfi, SM Marcus Adinolfi, SM Marcus Adinolfi, SM Marcus Adinolfi, SM Kent Bredehoeft, SM Kent Bredehoeft, SM Kent Bredehoeft, SM Terry Ecklund, SM Terry Ecklund, SM Terry Ecklund, SM Kirk McLoughlin, SM Kirk McLoughlin, SM Kirk McLoughlin, SM Kirk McLoughlin, SM
Christopher Sullins Luke Swetnam Jacob Shriner Colby Petznick Elliott Madison Drake Sivils Collin Sumler Christian Wyse
John Gaston, SM Randall Swetnam, SM Dan Barnes, SM Thomas Hines III, SM Douglas Dibben, SM Samuel Bass, SM Paul Fyffe, SM Randall Swetnam, SM
SPIRIT TRAIL Troop 1238 Troop 1801 Troop 1032 Troop 1111 Troop 1256 Troop 1300 Troop 1510 Troop 1801
SHAWNEE TRAILS Troop 91 Troop 93 Troop 123 Troop 136 Troop 192 Troop 199 Troop 251 Troop 251 Troop 265 Troop 265 Troop 282 Troop 282 Troop 283 Troop 284 Troop 299 Troop 299 Troop 299 Troop 354 Troop 358 Troop 393 Troop 394 Troop 395 Troop 401
Bailey Noland Gavin Kirkpatrick Nathaniel Drescher Noah Tatley Harrison Reed Tevin Niang-Trost Timothy Mitchell Kyle Skelton Edward Vera Jr Michael Bartkoski Colin Hueser Connor McDougall Joseph Levin Adric Tenuta Nicholas Wilson Andrew Harrison Andrew Argie Bradley Schluben Shane Delamore Kyler Zielsdorf Peter Walsh Andrew Silkman Ryan Troy
Todd Martin, SM Myrl Wear, SM Troy Johnson, SM Lowell Teague, SM Shane Marx, SM Allen Perkins, SM Sean Wilde, SM Sean Wilde, SM Stephen Vohs, SM Stephen Vohs, SM Kerby Ball, SM Kerby Ball, SM Dana Stuckey, SM Steven Revare, SM Eric Argie, SM Eric Argie, SM Eric Argie, SM Robert Kakareka, SM Nathan Roney, SM David Nash, SM Bryan Barragree, SM Bryan Clingan, SM Michael Meigs, SM
Taylor Wilmarth Blake Wallis
Gary Johnson, SM Roger Turner, SM
TWIN RIVERS Troop 63 Troop 74
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August/September 2016
DISTRICT INFORMATION Big Muddy
Blue Elk
Frontier
Golden Eagle
High Trail
Iron Horse Big Muddy
Kaw Blue Elk Lone Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail
BIG MUDDY Key Leadership
50.0%
50.0%
Pelathe Iron HorseP
BLUE ELK 50.0%
50.0%
% % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.050.0 Key Leadership
District Chairman
Randy Florence
(660) 232-4479
District Chairman
Bill Essmann
(816) 220-4465
billessmann@gmail.com
District Commissioner
Chris Jones
(816) 673-4772
District Commissioner
Ken Horrell
(816) 229-7370
ken.horell@comcast.net
District Executive
Tanner Fuson
(816) 569-4926
District Director
Grant Dealy
(816) 569-4956
Grant.Dealy@scouting.org
2016 INVESTMENT IN CHARACTER
Big Muddy
86.7%
Blue Elk
Tanner.Fuson@scouting.org
Frontier
Golden Eagle
6 Popcorn Training, 6:30 pm Lexington United Church, % % 102.3 107.3%Methodist 102.0 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO
August 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 9 School Night For Scouting Kickoff, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 9 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO
September 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO
8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO
October 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 4 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 7-9 Big Muddy Camporee Big River Ranch, 20111 Goodloe Orchard Rd, Lexington, MO
School Night for Scouting With the summer winding down, we can’t forget about School Night for Scouting. We have new and exciting information and incentives for new Scouts that join this fall. Not only will new Cub Scouts receive the official t-shirt, they will also receive a rocket to launch at the Cub Family Campout. This year’s campaign will also feature new ways to join like online registration and a text to join option. If you have any questions, contact our District Membership Chair, Jennifer Furner at (816) 838-1311.
High Trail
Iron Horse Big Muddy
Kaw Blue Elk Lone Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail
Pelathe Iron HorseP
8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm
2016% INVESTMENT Heights % % 71.1102.3 % % 103.4 % Beacon % 102.2 % Community % 118.590.2 %of Christ, % 73.578.1 % % 90.2 78.186.7 107.3 102.0 IN CHARACTER 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 8 District Commissioner Meeting 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO
August 4 Roundtable & School Night Kick-off, 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 11 District Commissioner Meeting 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO
30- 2 A weekend in the Woods Camporee Landahl Park, E Argo Rd, Independence, MO
October 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 13
District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO
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District Commissioner Meeting 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO
September 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO
Frank White Honored with Ambassador of Scouting Award On June 2, the Blue Elk District honored Royals legend and Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. with the Ambassador of Scouting Award. The annual dinner was hosted by Ken and Cindy McClain at Ophelia’s Restaurant & Inn. The Ambassador of Scouting Award honors an individual or organization for their efforts in making a distinct difference in the fabric of our community. Mr. White was only in Scouting for one year as a youth, but the values he learned from his parents and community mirrors those of the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. White is a shining example of the values that the BSA strives to instill in each Scout.
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August/September 2016
DISTRICT INFORMATION Big Muddy
FRONTIER Big Muddy
Blue Elk
Frontier
Golden Eagle
High Trail
Key Leadership 50.0 District Chairman %
50.0%
% 50.0%Kenneth 50.0 Garrett
District Commissioner
Iron Horse
John Creagar
(816)50.0 522-9532 %
jmc@ctlawkc.com
(913) 221-8916
Dustin Boatright
(816) 569-4967
Dustin.Boatright@scouting.org
District Executive
Andrea Watts
(816) 569-4947
Andrea.Watts@scouting.org Big Muddy
Big Muddy
Blue Elk
2016 INVESTMENT 86.7% 102.3% IN CHARACTER
Frontier
107.3%
(816) 569-4960 Golden Eagle
September
LaKisha.Martin@scouting.org
High Trail
Iron Horse
86.7%
% % 102.0 90.2% Meeting, 78.1 13 District Committee 6:00 pm
South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO
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August 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 16 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO
District Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO
October 20
Kaw
Frontier Lone Bear
District Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO
Golden Eagle High Trail GOLDEN EAGLE Mormon Trail
% Key50.0 Leadership 50.0%
% % Chairman District 50.0 50.0% 50.0 50.0% kenneth.garrett@courts.mo.gov
District Director
Program Paraprofessional LaKisha Martin
Blue Elk
Northern Lights
50.0%
% Howard Scott 50.0
Thank you to our Mobile Day Camp Staff for your hard work this summer! Mobile Day Camps were held in June and July through the Upper Room summer academic program. Cub Scout aged youth participated in weekly summer Scouting activities that included shooting rubber band guns, archery, cooking, crafts, science experiments and climbing. Special thanks to the following Upper Room sites for hosting summer sessions: Mary Kelly Center, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, Macedonia Baptist Church, and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ.
Scout City BBQ Thank you to those who attended this year’s Scout City BBQ! This annual luncheon took place June 24 at Barney Allis Plaza. The success of this event will continue to make it possible to provide youth the opportunity to become Scouts by reducing the cost of Scout registration, camp, handbooks, uniforms and other program essentials. This year’s lunch was prepared by American Royal Grand Champion Plowboys BBQ. Since 1998, the Scout City BBQ has raised over $345,000 for Scouting programs in the Greater Kansas City area.
Pelathe
50.0%
Kaw
Pioneer Trails
50.0%
(816)%918-7991 50.0% 50.0
Lone Bear Shawnee Trails
50.0%
hscott@hilanddairy.com 50.0% 50.0%
Paul Crooks
(816) 792-5469
374Gator@gmail.com
District Director
Stephanie Regalia
(816) 569-4929
Stephanie.Regalia@scouting.org
Adam Singleton
(816) 569-4950
District Executive Blue Elk
Kaw
Frontier
Lone Bear
Golden Eagle
Mormon Trail
High Trail
Northern Lights
Adam.Singleton@scouting.org
Iron Horse Pelathe
Kaw
Pioneer Trails
Lone Bear
Shawnee Trails
8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Care%at Shoal Creek, 90.2%Mosaic Life 78.1 71.1% 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO
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2016 INVESTMENT % 102.3 107.3% 102.0% 103.4% IN CHARACTER % 71.1% 103.4% 102.2% 118.530-1 73.5% 91.7% 92.3% Cub Family Campout, 5:00 PM August 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, MO
October 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 21-23 Camporee, 5:00 pm Wilderness Camp, 34030 W 204th St, Lawson, MO
6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek, 8880 NE 82nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO
Inaugural Day Camp Huge Success The inaugural Golden Eagle District Day Camp was a huge success. We had 382 Scouts attend at Elkhorn Elementary School outside of Excelsior Springs. The weather tried to dampen the excitement, but thanks to full access to the school, we were able to move our activities indoors and keep the fun going! From archery, BB-guns and slingshots to Pirate Ship Racing and firetrucks, there was no lack of fun for youth and adults alike. Thank you to Elkhorn Elementary School and the Excelsior Springs School District for their kind generosity.
25 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
S
50.0%
District Commissioner
September
Mobile Day Camp
Iron Horse
August/September 2016
DISTRICT INFORMATION
lue Elk
50.0%
lue Elk
02.3%
Frontier
Golden Eagle
Key50.0 Leadership % 50.0%
Iron Horse Big Muddy HIGH TRAIL
High Trail
50.0%
Kaw Blue Elk Lone Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail
Key50.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.0 %Leadership % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.0% 50.0% 50.050.0
District Chairman
James Freeman
(816) 524-1630
District Commissioner
Dan Morales
(816) 769-1810
dtmorales@earthlink.net
District Director
Ann Wasman
(816) 569-4961
Ann.Wasman@scouting.org
Janell Neal
(816) 569-4983
District Executive Frontier
Golden Eagle
2016 INVESTMENT % % IN 107.3 CHARACTER102.0
High Trail
90.2%
2
2
9
District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO Roundtable, 6:30 pm Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO
September 6
jfreeman@swansonmidgley.com
Iron Horse Big Muddy
6
Janell.Neal@scouting.org
District Chairman
Dan Kerling
(913) 952-5761
District Commissioner
Bob Clewell
(913) 226-8668
bclewell@sbcglobal.net
District Director
James Arcano
(816) 569-4941
James.Arcano@scouting.org
District Executive
Courtney Swope
(816) 569-4964
courtney.swope@scouting.org
Kaw Blue Elk Lone Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail
dankerling@gmail.com
Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Ligh
Roundtable, 6:30 pm
September
2016%INVESTMENT South School, %Raytown % 71.1 %Middle % 103.4 % % 102.2 % 118.590.2 % % 73.578.1 % % 91.7% % 92.3103.4 % % 103.6 % % 92.7118.5 % % 78.186.7 102.3 107.3 71.1 102.2 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm IN 102.0 CHARACTER 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 9-10
August
IRON HORSE
Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Ligh
13
Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS
Popcorn Show and Sell Pickup District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO
August 4
October 4
District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO
4
Roundtable, 6:30 pm Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO
11
District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO
District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO
4
11
Roundtable, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS School Night Presenter Training, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS
11
District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS
18
Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park
8
District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS
8
District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS
15
Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS
17
Boy Scout & Cub Scout Leader Trainings Camp Timberlake, 8285 W 179th St, Stilwell, KS
Day Camp Recap Arg, matey! Did you attend Day Camp this summer? Tell your friends about how much fun you had! Tell us about your experiences on the High Trail Facebook page. Share your photos with us by emailing them to the Day Camp Director staff or to your professional staff—We would love to see you having fun!
Fall Recruitment 2016
2016 Recruitment and Cub Family Campouts Recruitment season is upon us. Make sure to bring the energy, fun, excitement, and your organizational skills to your School Night so that more boys get the chance to become Scouts. Make sure to invite your new parents to attend one of the Cub Family Campouts, available at Camp Naish and Bartle Scout Reservation, throughout the fall! Learn more at www.ScoutCamping.org.
2016 Fall Camporee Prepare yourselves for the camping adventure of a lifetime…October 22nd at Lake Jacomo, get ready to go back in time with Steampunk! Open to all troops and crews. Don’t forget to invite the Webelos.
steam·punk: 'stēm pәNGk/ noun a genre of science fiction that typically features steampowered machinery rather than advanced technology
The start of a new school year is busy, full of new possibilities, and most importantly it’s another opportunity to introduce boys to all the fun that Scouting provides! In preparation for a successful year, we are excited to welcome at least 618 new Scouts throughout the Iron Horse District with recruitment. Please don’t forget to use all the resources provided by council through the BSA Marketing Hub. Also, be sure to work with your District Executive to finalize important information such as securing dates, times, promotional material needs, and Boy Talks. Keep in mind that planning and promoting in advance are keys to a successful and fun-filled night. We look forward to getting all school districts assigned with a Recruitment Night date in the near future!
26 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
August/September 2016
den Eagle
50.0%
den Eagle
02.0%
DISTRICT INFORMATION High Trail
Iron Horse Big Muddy
Kaw Blue Elk Lone Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail
Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe
KAW
Pioneer Trai
LONE BEAR
% % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.050.0 Key Leadership Key Leadership
50.0%
District Chairman
Andrew Cameron
(913) 775-3790
randrewcameron@me.com
District Chairman
Gary Groff
(660) 924-4028
groffdds@iland.net
District Commissioner
Larry Strickland
(816) 918-6171
outdoors1963@gmail.com
District Commissioner
Richard Smart
(417) 309-9690
templesong48@yahoo.com
District Director
David Riker
(816) 569-4974
David.Riker@scouting.org
Senior District Executive High Trail
Kyle Fulbright
Iron Horse Big Muddy
(816)-569-4982
Kyle.Fulbright@scouting.org
Kaw Blue Elk Lone Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail
Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe
Pioneer Trai
6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm
8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm
Clinton Scout Building, 2016 INVESTMENT 2016% INVESTMENT Cabela’s, % % 71.1102.3 % % 103.4 % % 102.2 % % 118.590.2 % % 73.5 % 91.7% % % 103.6 % % 92.7118.5 % % 76.073.5 % % 90.2% 78.186.7 107.3 102.0 71.1% 92.3103.4 102.2 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO IN CHARACTER IN 78.1 CHARACTER 10300 Cabela Dr., Kansas City, KS 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Dr., Kansas City, KS
August 4 Fall Huddle at Cabela’s, 7:00 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Dr, Kansas City, KS 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Dr, Kansas City, KS 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Dr, Kansas City, KS 22 Popcorn Show & Sell Orders Due
September 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS
9-10 Popcorn Pick Up for Show N Sell 23-24 Cub Family Campout, 6:00 pm Camp Naish, 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS
October 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Dr., Kansas City, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Dr., Kansas City, KS
Gearing up for the Fall We hope everyone’s had a great summer! So many units had great activities and we can’t wait for the fall! Thank you to all those that made the Kaw District Day Camp such a success and to those that gave their time attending summer camps. Fall recruitment has started with planning and we’re getting the materials ready for our units to have a successful season. With Cub Family Campout and a Fall Camporee approaching, we will have news coming out each month at our Roundtables and EACH unit should have a person come to keep you up to date. If you have questions, contact Kyle Fulbright at kyle.fulbright@scouting.org.
August 2 Popcorn Training, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 2 Roundtable/School Night Training, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO
September 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO
91.7%
13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg, 141 E Gay St, Warrensburg, MO 8 Popcorn Pick Up for Show N Sell
October 1-2 Cub Family Campout, 1:00 pm H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, Osceola, MO 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 14-16 Fall Camporee Holden Free Trappers Club, Holden, MO
School Night for Scouting August and September are very busy months in Lone Bear for recruiting new youth into our outstanding programs. Lone Bear’s goal for this fall is to recruit 130 new Cub Scouts. Please make sure that you are working with your district executive and district committee to help you achieve a successful fall recruitment drive. Your help is needed in securing some of the recruitment locations and rooms as well as helping to promote your Scouting unit. On the day of your recruitment, have as many parents attend school in their uniform and eat lunch with their child and help to promote the recruitment event. Obtain your school’s roster and reach out to as many of the first and second graders as possible and invite them to your recruitment. Boy Talks will be completed in the schools that will allow them as well as the distribution of flyers. Posters and yard signs will once again be available as well. Try getting all of your parents to promote the recruitment night or other recruitment events via their Facebook pages as well. That can reach a lot of people very quickly!
Duty to Country Kaw District Scouts help prepare the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery for Memorial Day.
Leave no stone unturned and let’s recruit as many new youth as possible. For more information or for recruitment resources, contact David Riker at david.riker@ scouting.org or (816) 569-4974. 27
Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
August/September 2016
DISTRICT INFORMATION
Big Muddy n Horse
KawBlue Elk
Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Lone Bear Trail Eagle NorthernHigh Lights
Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone Mormon Northern Pelathe Pelathe TrailsBearSoaring Eagle TrailSpirit Trail Lights Twin Rivers
MORMON TRAIL
District Chairman
Bruce Priday
(913) 523-4981
bfpriday@gmail.com
District Commissioner
Doug Neidholdt
(816) 699-8333
neidholdtde@sbcglobal.net
Senior District Executive Frontier Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 Golden Trail KawBlue Elk Lone Bear Mormon Trail Eagle NorthernHigh Lights
2 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lenexa Stake Center, 21515 W 101 St., Lenexa, KS 12-13 Varsity Triathlon Camp Naish, 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS
21-22 Varsity Vision Training Camp Naish, 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS
“Decisions Determine Destiny” This year’s LDS 11 year-old camp “Decisions Determine Destiny” was a great experience for all campers! On June 24-25, 11 year-old Scouts camped at Camp Naish and participated in activities like swimming, climbing, rifle shooting, archery, orienteering, crate stacking, COPE and more. In addition to an evening campfire, Scouts also had reflections at each activity. Special thanks to Rebecca Cook, Margene Furnell, Emily Burneson and Aida Thompson for their leadership.
50.0%
District Commissioner
Larry Duncan
(816) 213-9928
nsadv@kc.rr.com
Senior District Executive
Elisa Corry
(816) 569-4966
Elisa.Corry@scouting.org
October
6 Roving Roundtable Lenexa Stake Lenexa Stake Center, 21515 W 101 St., Lenexa, KS
50.0%
(816) 797-8754
jason.bledsoe@scouting.org Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone Mormon Northern Pelathe Pelathe TrailsBearSoaring Eagle TrailSpirit Trail Lights Twin Rivers
4 & 6 Attend Local Roundtables
50.0%
Ted Wilson
2016% INVESTMENT 2016 INVESTMENT % % % % % % % % % % % % % 102.2 % % % % % % 107.3 102.0 78.1 102.2 78.186.7 71.1102.3 103.4 73.5 91.771.1 92.3 103.6 92.7118.5 1118.5 & 6 90.2 Attend Local Roundtables IN 103.4 CHARACTER IN CHARACTER
2 & 4 Attend Local Roundtables
Soaring Eag
District Chairman
September
August
Shawnee Trails
NORTHERN LIGHTS
% % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 Key Leadership Key Leadership
Big Muddy n Horse
Pioneer Trails
August 2 District School Night Kickoff, 7:00 pm Pizza Shoppe, 7687 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm St. Therese School, 7277 MO-9, Kansas City, MO 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 17 Park Hill SD School Night for Scouting, 7:00 pm All Park Hill Schools
September 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm St. Therese School, 7277 MO-9, Kansas City, MO
nschair@kc.rr.com
Pioneer Trails
Shawnee Trails
Soaring Eag
8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte Woods United Methodist % % % % 92.3 Church, 91.7 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, 76.073.5 Platte Woods, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 24-25 Cub Scout Outdoor Experience Naish Scout Reservation — Cub World, 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS
October 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm St. Therese School, 7277 MO-9, Kansas City, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 14-16 Northern Lights Fall Camporee 29 Haunted Trails Naish Scout Reservation, 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS
Outdoor Adventure and Overcoming Challenges Summer 2016 Scouts in the Northern Lights District embarked on a variety of outdoor adventures this summer. Between the merit badge classes, outposts, crafts, shooting sports, and climbing wall, Scouts and their adult leaders enjoyed exciting moments of achievement and self-discovery. The inaugural Northern Lights Day Camp featured a portable climbing tower that allowed all 125 Cub Scouts a chance to face their fears, challenge themselves, and feel the thrill of personal achievement. This fall, please remember to invite new boys and new families to join the adventure this coming year. The Northern Lights District wants to invite every eligible youth to participate in and receive the benefits of the Scouting program. Find a pack, troop, or crew near you at www.beascout.org. 28 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
August/September 2016
103.6%
DISTRICT INFORMATION
ne Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail
Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe
PELATHE
District Chairman
Scott Braden
(785) 423-1134
SoaringEagleSOC@gmail.com
District Commissioner
Scott Gates
(785) 550-8477
Scott-Gates@att.net
District Executive
Chrissy Hatcher
(816) 569-4913
Christine.Hatcher@scouting.org
15
Commissioner Staff Meeting, 6:30 pm % % 92.3103.4 %Church, % 103.6 % % 91.7First 71.1Presbyterian 102.2 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS
9
18
18
29
Popcorn Kickoff, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS Commissioner Staff Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS Bill Self Golf Classic, 12:00 pm Lawrence Country Club
September 1
District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS
October 6
8-9 20
Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS IOLS/OWL Training Camp Bromelsick, Lawrence, KS Commissioner Staff Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS
20
District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS
22
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training Burgess Scout Cabin, 1024 Kasold, Lawrence, KS
Roundtable and Bobcat Academy, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS
Are you Ready for School Night? Here are some things to keep in mind
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
(816) 333-5742
WFeuerborn@HNTB.com
Morgan Olander
(913) 649-6388
molander@gbrecap.com
Senior District Executive
Niel Campbell
% % 73.578.1
School Night Kickoff and Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS
Twin Rivers
Wayne Feuerborn
2016 INVESTMENT % % % % 118.590.2 % % 03.4 107.3 102.2 102.0
4
Spirit Trail
District Commissioner
Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe
August
Soaring Eagle
District Chair
ne Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail
15
Shawnee Trails
PIONEER TRAILS
% % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 Key Leadership Key Leadership
IN CHARACTER
Pioneer Trails
2016% INVESTMENT % 76.073.5 % % 92.7 IN 118.5 CHARACTER
Pioneer Trails
91.7%
(816) 569-4949
Shawnee Trails
Niel.Campbell@scouting.org
Soaring Eagle
Spirit Trail
1 Roundtable, 7:30 pm United Church, % % % 92.3Central 103.6Methodist 92.7 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO
76.0%
October August 4 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 4 District Committee and Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 4 District School Night Kick Off, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO
September
6 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 6 District Committee and Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 21 District Fall Camporee Camp Lake of the Woods, 7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO 22 Cub Scout Leader Training Camp Lake of the Woods, 7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO
1 District Committee and Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO
2016 Popcorn Sales
Day Camp 2016
Congratulations on another Successful Pelathe Day Camp!
• Spread the word about your School Night in at least 3 or 4 different ways. People need to see your message a number of times before it sinks in. • Recruit at your elementary school Ice Cream Social the week before school. Distribute your pack calendar/contact list. If possible register them on the spot. • Call all families at your elementary school the weekend before the School Night. The district can provide the list. Divide up the list and call with a short message. • Plan your agenda for School Night. Provide a short meeting (30 minutes or less), offer a short activity for new Scouts. Ask parents to fill out the applications and Parent Talent Survey. Send families home with a calendar and contact list in hand. • Hold a Parent Orientation Meeting within a week of School Night. Expect each family to play a role in running the pack. • Plan an additional Recruiting Opportunity. Use your September pack meeting or activity. Volunteer to run a program for your elementary school fall carnival and do it in uniform. Not everyone will hear about School Night or be able to attend. Let’s give them another chance to join.
The 2016 popcorn sale is just around the corner and the new 2015 Kansas City Royals World Series Champion tins are sure to be a big seller this year! Sign your unit up to sell popcorn at roundtable or online at www. hoac-bsa.org/popcorn. And be sure to check out our new Seller’s Academy training for 2016!
29 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
Twin Rivers
August/September 2016
DISTRICT INFORMATION
hern High LightsTrail
Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe
SHAWNEE TRAILS
% % % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % Key50.0 Leadership 50.050.0 50.0
District Chairman
Chris Ross
(913) 220-6634
Chris.Ross@populous.com
District Commissioner
Scott Tener
(913) 422-7885
scott.tener@outlook.com
District Director
Jenna Bentrop
(816) 569-4969
Jennna.Bentrop@scouting.org
Senior District Executive Lauren Crowder (816)Mormon 569-4918 Lauren.Crowder@scouting.org hern High LightsTrail Pelathe Iron Horse Pioneer Trails Kaw Shawnee Lone TrailsBearSoaring Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe
September
2016 INVESTMENT % % % % 91.7% % % 103.6 % % 92.7118.5 % % 76.073.5 % % 18.590.2 73.578.1 71.1% 92.3103.4 102.2 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm IN CHARACTER Shawnee Mission West High School, 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS
August 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Rd, Merriam, KS 4 School Night Presenter Training, 7:00 pm Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch Rd, Merriam, KS 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 13 Popcorn Seller’s Academy Cerner Riverport Campus, 6711 NE Birmingham Rd, Kansas City, MO 20 Popcorn Seller’s Academy Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS
8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 10 Super Saturday Training, 8:30 am Knox Presbyterian, 9595 W 95th St., Overland Park, KS Den Chief, Tiger Cub Leader, Den Leader, Cubmaster, and Committee training
October 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Shawnee Mission West High School, 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS
Pioneer Trails
Shawnee Trails
% Key50.0 Leadership 50.0%
Soaring Eagle
Spirit Trail
Twin Rivers
50.0%
50.0%
50.0%
SOARING EAGLE
District Chairman
Rob Baker
(913) 484-4710
District Commissioner
Mary Kilkenny
(913) 645-9625
marfkilk23@gmail.com
District Director
Lizz Rhodus
(816) 569-4970
Lizz.Rhodus@scouting.org
(816) 569-4962 Spirit Trail
Tori.Lograsso@scouting.org Twin Rivers
District Tori Lograsso PioneerExecutive Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle
2016 INVESTMENT 91.7% 92.3% IN CHARACTER
103.6%
August 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 4 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 11 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 25 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS
September
13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS
1 Cub Scout Recruitment Night, 7:00 pm All Blue Valley School District Elementary Schools
13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS
8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS
14-15 District Camporee Camp Naish Trust Property
8 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS
rcbbca@earthlink.net
13 Webelos Meet the Troop Night
Park, % 92.7Gezer 76.0%
13251 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS
15 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 24-25 Cub Scout Outdoor Experience Theodore Naish Scout Reservation 29 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS
October 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 6 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 14-16 District Camporee Lewis-Young Park, Louisburg, KS 27 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS
School Night for Scouting 2016 Summertime will come to an end before we know it, so our eyes are on the start of the new school year and all of the new Cub Scouts that will be eligible to join your pack! This year new Cub Scouts will not only receive a Kansas City Cub Scouts t-shirt upon joining, but they will also receive a rocket! New Cub Scouts will be able to launch their rockets at the Cub Scout Family Campout weekends in September. Look for Cub Scout Family Campout flyers at Shawnee Trail’s August Roundtable! Be prepared for your School Night, plan to promote at a back-to-school event, and select a School Night Coordinator. Let’s get ready to welcome hundreds of new Cub Scouts!
Shawnee Trails Camporee We are very excited to announce the first Shawnee Trails Camporee will be held October 14-15 at the Naish Trust Property. More information coming soon!
Cub Scout Fall Recruitment Night — September 1 Our district Cub Scout Fall Recruitment Night will take place on September 1, at 7:00 pm. Every elementary school in the Blue Valley School District has already been reserved for your pack that evening! New Scouts get a FREE 2016 Cub Scout T-shirt and a rocket! Don’t forget to order your marketing materials at least two weeks before September 1. We’ve got yard signs, fliers, postcards, posters, stickers, bookmarks, and more! To order your School Night Materials, contact Lizz Rhodus at Lizz.Rhodus@scouting.org. Marketing materials will be available for early pick-up at the August Roundtable.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
neer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe
Pioneer Trails
Shawnee Trails
Soaring Eagle
Spirit Trail
SPIRIT TRAIL
% % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 Key Leadership
Twin Rivers
TWIN RIVERS 50.0%
50.0%
50.0% 50.0% Key Leadership
50.0%
District Chairman
Lynn Houston
(816) 585-7682
Walter.Houston@sprint.com
District Chairman
Josh Hebert
(913) 837-5202
District Commissioner
Kelsie Clark
(816) 305-4078
Kelsie.Clark@orbitalatk.com
District Commissioner
Peter Meline
(913) 755-1347
petermeline@gmail.com
Senior District Executive
Cami Marcom
(816) 569-4940
Cami.Marcom@scouting.org
District Executive
Katie Dalton
(816) 569-4973
Katie.Dalton@scouting.org
neer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe
2016 INVESTMENT % % 103.6 % % 91.7%71.1% 92.3103.4 102.2 IN CHARACTER
% % 92.7118.5
Pioneer Trails
Shawnee Trails
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District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist % % 76.0 73.5 91.7% Church,92.3% W Chestnut St., Archie, MO
Soaring Eagle
Spirit Trail
2016 INVESTMENT % % IN 103.6 CHARACTER 92.7
Twin Rivers
76.0%
September 6
August 2
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Roundtable, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Middle School, 503 S Lexington St., Harrisonville, MO District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, W Chestnut St., Archie, MO
Roundtable, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Middle School, 503 S Lexington St., Harrisonville, MO
13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, W Chestnut St., Archie, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, W Chestnut St., Archie, MO
School Night for Scouting After an exciting summer of Scout Camp and Day Camp, it’s time to get ready for fall, back to school, and Cub Scout recruitment. Don’t miss out on our School Night Kickoff on August 3 at the Cass County Sheriff ’s Office. Be sure you are there to see all the new resources that are available. Get fliers, order supplies, share methods and best practices, and gain some tools on engaging and recruiting new parents! LAUNCH AN ADVENTURE. KCSCOUTING.ORG.
August 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 4 School Night Kickoff 6:30 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 11 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Cafe, 901 6th St Osawatomie, KS 11 Popcorn Kernal Training, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS
josh@louisburgcidermill.com
September 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 8 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Cafe, 901 6th St Osawatomie, KS
October 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 13 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Cafe, 901 6th St Osawatomie, KS 28-30 Fall Camporee 5:00 pm Miami County Fairgrounds, 401 E. Wallace Park Drive Paola, KS
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New District Chair & School is Back in Session We are pleased to announce that we have a new District Chair taking over for Doug Furnell this fall. Please welcome Josh Hebert of the Louisburg Cider Mill to the Twin Rivers District. With summer also winding down, youth are gearing up to head back to school. That means fall recruitment is starting up. There will be School Night Kickoff and presenter training before the August Roundtable so make sure you have someone representing your unit at this roundtable. There is also plenty of fun to be had this fall. With Cub Outdoor Experiences at Camp Naish and Bartle FREE to all new cubs, and Fall Camporee at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Fall Camporee has a STEM theme this year. Keep an eye out for more information at upcoming roundtables.
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