Adventures in Scouting - December 2015 - January 2016 by Heart of America Council, BSA

BREAKING GROUND…………….…….PAGE 5 New Scout Shop set to open in Northland in 2016.

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CAMP CHAMP �� PAGE 19 Honoring the top Cub Scout camping packs in the council.

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SCOUTING

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FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE

Scouting the Road Ahead

s a stakeholder in the Heart of America Council, we want you to be proud of the great things that Scouting accomplishes in our communities. Thanks to strong fiscal stewardship and the continued growth of our endowment fund, this coming year the council will reinvest over $600,000 in capital improvements at the Bartle and Naish Scout Reservations. These funds go to not only maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure, but for new construction and new program area additions. We can also be proud of the fact that the Scouting program is the largest youth serving agency in the greater Kansas City area with a market share of 20% of all Scout age boys participating in our program. So, how do you provide the opportunity for more youth to be in Scouting? One of the areas that each of us has the most impact on is the retention of youth that are currently in Scouting. While our retention rate

is one of the best in the nation, we can always do better. A key indicator when it comes to youth retention is participation in one of our outstanding summer programs. As you begin to receive information on our summer camping programs, please encourage your members and their parents to participate. Later in 2016 we will be rolling out a

new “Council Honor Unit” recognition program for packs, troops and crews who continue to maintain strong youth retention through good programing and leadership succession planning. I’ve shared my comments in the past about “who pays for Scouting?” This is

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 Lester D. Ham James W. Hayes Clifford W. Illig Jeanette Prenger Gregg Riess Zachary H. Shafran Charlie M. Tetrick

TREASURER Bruce Snyder ASSISTANT TREASURER Gregg Givens LEGAL COUNSEL Richard L. Martin EDITOR Matt I. Armstrong GRAPHIC DESIGN Tammy L. Bosley

the time of year when our Investment in Character Campaign kicks off. This past year the council raised $2.3 million through the Investment in Character Campaign, this was almost a 10% increase over last year. What’s interesting to note is that of the total $2.3 million raised, the Family Campaign represented $765,000 or about 33% of the overall campaign. The remaining 67% comes from the business and community campaigns. When we conduct a review of the Family Campaign only about 17% of our Scouting families made a contribution in 2015. It is really outstanding to have such great support from the community and corporate campaigns. Frankly, these funds ($1.5 million) help to subsidize all of our council events so our members can participate at a discount. I have always believed that what a person contributes is a personal choice, but just like being a member of a church, the expectation that everyone contribute is the key. As leaders for your units I would ask your support and encouragement of the members of your unit for this year’s Investment in Character Campaign.

COUNCIL CALENDAR December 2015 2 6 9 9 9 9 14 15 16 16 16 16 24-25 26 28-29

Council Day Camp Meeting Hanukkah Begins Popcorn Payments Due Council Advancement Committee Meeting Marketing Committee Meeting Council Shooting Sports Committee Meeting Hanukkah Ends Council Commissioner Meeting Council Activities Committee Meeting Council Training Committee Meeting Council Properties Committee Meeting Council P/R Committee Meeting Christmas — Council Service Center Closed Camp Staff Reunion Bartle/Naish Camp Staff Interviews

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New Year’s Day — Council Service Center Closed Day Camp Online Registration Opens Council Day Camp Meeting OA Winter Banquet Webelos Camp Online Registration Opens Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Council Service Center Closed Council Commissioner Meeting Council Activities Committee Meeting Council Training Committee Meeting Marketing Committee Meeting Council Annual Business Meeting Investment in Character Kickoff MOS Brave Round-up

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Council Camping Committee Meeting Council Properties Committee Meeting Council Key-3 Meeting Eagle Scout Class Reception Council Membership Committee Meeting Council Commissioner Meeting MOS Brave Round-up

January 2016

As we enter the holiday season, I can February 2016 truly say that the Scouting program 3 Council Day Camp Meeting in the Heart of America Council is 6 Trainer’s Edge blessed to have such outstanding com7 Scout Sunday munity and volunteer support as we 8 Bear Camp Online Registration Opens positively impact the lives of our Scouts 13 Scout Sabbath 15 President’s Day — Council Service Center Closed making our communities a better place 17 Council Activities Committee Meeting for all of us. As always if you have any questions, ideas or concerns let me know. Kenn Miller (816) 569-4980 Kendrick.Miller@Scouting.org

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COUNCIL NEWS

2016 COUNCIL MAP

New Council Landscape Takes Shape

SCAN TO DOWNLOAD 2016 COUNCIL MAP

A new year brings new possibilities and for the Heart of America Council, a new district landscape. Earlier in 2015, the Council’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a plan to realign the majority of our district boundaries to help us better serve Scouting. The new district reorganization goes into effect on January 1, 2016 and will result in 17 districts across the council. Visit www.hoac-bsa.org/districts for more information and to find out which district you are in.

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COUNCIL NEWS

2015 Don Hall, Jr.

EAGLE SCOUT Class Reception

S unday, February 21, 2016 Municipal Music Hall Join Eagle Scouts from across the council and help continue a Kansas City Scouting tradition. All Eagle Scouts and their families are invited to attend the 2015 Don Hall, Jr. Eagle Scout Class Reception on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Municipal Music Hall in downtown Kansas City, MO. All 2015 Eagle Scouts in attendance will receive the commemorative “Challenge Coin” and will be included in the official class photo. Be on the lookout for the official invitation provided by our friends at Hallmark. There is no cost to attend, but all attendees must pre-register at www.hoac-bsa.org. Space is limited so reserve your spot today.

SALUTE TO SERVICE 2015 Council Recognition Banquet

n November 11, nearly 500 Scouts and Scouters gathered to recognize the Heart of America Council’s top volunteers at the 2015 Council Recognition Banquet. The “Salute to Service” themed event was held on Veteran’s Day and paid tribute to those who serve our country as well as the council’s eighteen Silver Beaver Award recipients. Other honorees included the 2015 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award recipient, Lisa Garcia, the 2015 Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor members and Mic-O-Say Tribesmen who were elevated to the Tribal Council this year.

Catherine Albers is presented the Silver Beaver Award by Bill Esry

2015 SILVER BEAVER CLASS John Rohrer Catherine Albers Eugene Bellner Sr. Zachary Shafran Fred Bixler Jr. James Wasko Michael Brady Tamela Cockrum William Easley Nils Erickson John Freshnock Philip Gramlich Raymond Graskemper Jr. Benjamin Grimsley Anthony Grosshans s Allen Huff cil President, addresse Scott Boswell, Coun Lee Perry the banquet crowd Catherine Puls

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COUNCIL NEWS

New Scout Shop to Open In Northland COMING FEBRUARY 2016

Downtown Kansas City Puts Spotlight On Scouting The twinkling lights of Kansas City’s downtown skyline are a beautiful sight every night of the week — but for a special night in October, the cityscape lit up with an eye-catching message that showcased Scouting for thousands of people to see. During the Heart of America Council‘s Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner on October 19, Scouting received a special tribute courtesy of the downtown Kansas City Marriott in which the BSA’s iconic fleur de lis towered over the city. The letters “BSA” also stretched across the building in red white and blue.

“We need to be telling the Scouting story every day and what better way to showcase our brand than by making it part of the Kansas City landscape,” said Matt Armstrong, council marketing director. “The Heart of America Council is fortunate to have community partners like the Downtown Kansas City Marriott who help us put Scouting on display in unique and memorable ways.”

We’re setting up shop in the Northland. Set to open by the end of February 2016, the new Northland Scout Shop will be located at 345 NW Barry Road — just south of Metro North Mall and about 25 miles north of the Holmes Road Scout Shop. The new store is part of the council’s strategic plan to continue to provide better customer service to our Scouting families. By adding a second location we are now able to offer two convenient locations for everything Scouting. Our new store will span 3,700 square feet, more than twice the size of our current Scout Shop, and will also house the Northern Lights and Golden Eagle Field Staff. From advancement to applications, the new store will be able to conduct any business that is done at our Holmes Road Service Center. Be on the lookout for grand opening celebration details this January.

See more photos on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ HeartofAmericaCouncil.BSA.

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COUNCIL NEWS

Council Nominating Committee On January 21, 2016, the council will hold its Annual Business Meeting. If you have suggestions for new Board Members, send recommendations to Scout Executive, Kenn Miller, at Kendrick. Miller@Scouting.org or mail to the Council Heart of America Council Service Center.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Scouts Help Usher in American Royal’s New Home at Arrowhead Stadium

undreds of Scouts and Scouters took part in the 90th annual American Royal Parade, enjoying a perfect October morning at Arrowhead Stadium. Cloudless skies, cool breezes and bright sunshine made for a great show as Heart of America Council Scouts joined the cavalcades, floats, and bands celebrating the American Royal’s new home. This year, the American Royal changed the venue for the World Series of Barbeque and parade, as well as introducing the CowTown Family Fun Fest at the Truman Sports Complex. After the Saturday morning parade, Scouts and their families joined hundreds of other participants in exploring the Fun Fest attractions.

Joining our new Alumni Association is free and allows you to participate in events, rekindle old friendships, and make new ones.

SCOUTING ANNIVERSARIES Share your Scouting milestones with us. Email photos to matt.armstrong@scouting.org and you could be featured in the next edition of Adventures in Scouting.

JOIN FOR FREE | HOACALUMNI.ORG EAGLE SCOUT

Kansas City has one of the highest concentrations of Eagle Scouts in the country. Be in the company of other high achievers at select activities and events.

CAMP STAFF

Did you spend your summers on the Camp staff at Bartle or Naish? Catch up with fellow staffers and learn about new ways to stay involved in Scouting.

MIC-O-SAY

Troop 201 — 100th Anniversary

Rekindle your Mic-O-Say friendships in the company of fellow Tribesmen. Connect with other members by participating in different activities and events.

Maywood Baptist Church | Independence, MO

ORDER OF THE ARROW

Are you part of the Order of the Arrow’s largest Lodge? Reconnect with Tamegonit Lodge and preserve the OA’s rich tradition across Kansas City.

Choose your Alumni group and register for free today! HOACALUMNI.ORG

Brauer Named Scout Executive Congratulations to Director of Field Service, Ray Brauer. Ray was selected to serve as the Scout Executive of the Twin Valley Council in Mankato, MN. Ray assumed his new role on December 1. The Heart of America Council wishes Ray and his family all the best!

Troop 460 — 50th Anniversary

Gracemor Elementary School PTA | Kansas City, MO

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COUNCIL NEWS

SCOUTING

DOES SCOUTING WORK?

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We all know Scouting’s goal is to prepare young people for life, but does it work? Scouting was put to the test over the course of three years, when a research team from Tufts University worked with the Boy Scouts of America’s Cradle of Liberty Council to measure the character attributes of both Scouts and non-Scouts — all with a goal of better understanding the character development of youth as it was happening. The project, which was funded by the John Templeton Foundation and led by Dr. Richard M. Lerner, surveyed nearly 1,800 Cub Scouts and nearly 400 non-Scouts under age 12 using both interviews and survey data. In the beginning, there were no significant differences in character attributes between the two groups. By the end, however, the differences were striking in several areas:

during the course of the 3-year study:

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KEY FINDINGS: The more time kids spend in Scouting, the be er the outcomes in character development Those who a end meetings regularly report higher outcomes virtually across the board when compared to Scouts with lower a endance Scouts are more likely to embrace positive social values than non-Scouts Scouts who are more engaged in the program report higher outcomes in nearly every category

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With fun and discovery at every turn, Scouting makes the most of right now. But what’s more, it builds positive character and provides young people a foundation they can stand on to embrace opportunity, overcome obstacles, and make new discoveries.

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Your Council Leadership

“In a world where young people need positive direction and good role models, Scouting Vinny Ferguson continues to deliver the strong foundational values that makes leaders in our communities and in the world.”

FINANCE NEWS 2014

2015 POPCORN SALE SPOTLIGHT Your Council Leadership

2016 Investment in Character

District: _________________________________ Unit#:________

For the second straight year, Pack 4374 out of Liberty, MO took home top sales honors after selling a whopHEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL ping $36,316 worth of popcorn this year. Top Selling Unit: Pack 4374, But what’s the secret First Presbyterian Church of Liberty to their success? We Total Sales: $36,316 sat down with Michael Newland, Pack 4374’s Pop2014 FRIENDS of corn Kernel, to find out what it takes to be the council’s top selling unit two years in a row. Please choose a level of commitment below: ❑ $169 ❑ $275 ❑ $500

Milton Jones, Friends of Scouting Chair,

Other Amount $ _____________

Paid Now $ _____________

Balance Due $ _____________

Chairman, CertusBank

Hank Linginfelter, Council President,

Executive Vice President, AGL Resources

Tracy Techau, Scout Executive/CEO,

Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

__________________________________________________________ Signature Required Method of Payment ❑ Full Payment Attached (Cash/Credit) ❑ Partial Payment Attached (Cash/Credit) Bill Me ❑ Single Billing, Month of _______ ❑ Monthly (To end by December) ❑ Quarterly (To end by December)

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Credit Card Expiration Date: ______ | ______ Name on Card: ______________________________________________ ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard ❑ Discover ❑ AmEx Card Number: ______________________________________________

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Chairman, CertusBank

Hank Linginfelter, Council President, Executive Vice President, AGL Resources

Tracy Techau, Scout Executive/CEO,

Prepare Your Scout for Life Scouting calls us all to give our very best. No other program prepares young people to become successful, responsible adults the way Scouting does.

Donor’s Name: ______________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________ Telephone: _________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________

We noticed that most of your sales were from Show and Sell. How do you organize that on the pack level?

HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL

We had 15 Scouts participate in Show and Sell which attributed to around $18,000 in sales. Most sales were at Sam’s Club, Hy-Vee and Lowe’s. It’s a team effort so all the boys that participated get a percentage of all products sold.

Scouts are more likely to:

Investment in of 2016 INVESTMENT INSCOUTING CHARACTER Character 2016 2014

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These life-changing opportunities can’t happen without your support. The Atlanta Area 1800 Council relies Circle 75 Parkway SE Atlanta, GA 30339 on people like you to provide the necessary funding to give the best quality Scouting program to www.atlantabsa.org the 770-989-8820 Atlanta area youth. Every Scout promises to do their best. Will you do likewise by making sure the Scouting program remains the best opportunity for our youth, our families, and our neighborhoods? Your gift will make a world of difference.

Scouts are more likely to: • Graduate from high school • Graduate from college • Always give their best effort • Treat others with respect • Set goals • Stay physically fit • Value family relationships highly • Take care of the environment

ith more than 32,000 youth served, unparalleled camping facilities spanning 5,300 acres, and endless experience oriented activities, there’s no better place to be a Scout than right here in the Heart of America Council. Help us continue to make “Nowhere in the country is the Scoutingaprogram thanfor all youth by making an Scouting viablestronger option right here in Kansas City.” investment in character.

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Your investment stays right here in the Greater “Scouting goes beyond campfires and Kansas City area and hiking. It prepares youth for life,provides our Scouts with making a lasting our the localdifference camps,forprograms, and leadership to community.” prepare them for life. Mark Jorgenson, Market President, US Bank-Kansas City

Your Investment Helps Provide:

INVESTMENT IN CHARACTER

Invest in our future by making an Investment in Character. Your gift will ensure that today’s Scouts become tomorrow’s leaders.

Camp Scholarships in 2015 HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL

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What are your plans with the money earned from selling popcorn? 2016 IIC “Courteous” Recognition Patches

What would you tell another pack is the most important aspect of a successful popcorn sale?

The kick-off is the most important part of the sale. This is where we outline goals and expectations. It gets parents interested in how the program is funded and what the expectations will be.

2015 POPCORN SALE TOTAL

$2.3 Million

• The opportunity for every boy to be a Scout, no matter his economic circumstance • First-rate camping programs at the H. Roe Bartle and Theodore Naish Scout Reservations • Support and training for more than 15,000 volunteer leaders that make the Scouting program possible • Materials and program development for the once-in-a-lifetime experiences that only Scouting can provide • A safe and fun Scouting experience with insurance for BSA activities

$115,552 Provided in Summer

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With more than 32,000 youth served, unparalleled camping facilities spanning 5,300 acres, and endless experience oriented activities, there’s no better place to be a Scout than right here in the Heart of America Council. Local Scouting programs are preparing our young people to become successful, responsible adults. From timeless values like citizenship and leadership to cutting edge programs like STEM and robotics, Scouts in the Greater Kansas City area are being equipped with the tools to succeed in life all while having fun.

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The money generated will help fund the Christmas party and Blue and Gold banquet and one big trip for the entire pack. We are still in the middle of planning the trip, but it will be coming up this spring.

• Graduate from high school • Graduate from college • Always give their best effort • Treat others with respect • Set goals • Stay physically fit • Value family relationships highly • Take care of the environment

Scott Boswell, President & CEO, The Commerce Trust Company - West Region

❑ Personal Gift ❑ Company Gift __________________________________________________________ Company Name ❑ My Company has a Matching Gift program. __________________________________________________________ Company Name

Your gift will make a world of difference.

This preparation is built into Scouting’s very core. Your children learn timeless values like citizenship and leadership, and get to explore cutting edge programs like STEM and robotics. Your children enjoy Scouting because it is fun. But it is through these fun experiences that they learn to seek out adventure and lead others in overcoming life’s challenges.

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Our success is largely due to the fact that almost all of the pack participates. Out of our 70 Scouts, 53 participated this year and 30 of them sold $500 or more. Having sales goals of $500 per Scout covers all pack dues, registrations, and program.

Every Scout promises to do their best. Will you do likewise by making sure the Scouting program remains the best opportunity for our youth, our families, and our neighborhoods?

Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

You are the most successful popcorn selling unit in the council. What do you attribute your success to?

These life-changing opportunities can’t happen without your support. The Atlanta Area Council relies on people like you to provide the necessary funding to give the best quality Scouting program to the Atlanta area youth.

Milton Jones, Friends of Scouting Chair,

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Donate online today at www.hoac-bsa.org.

2016 Investment in Character Leadership COUNCIL CHAIRMAN Zack Shafran , Senior Vice President Waddell & Reed RMAN COMMUNITY CHAI Tom Barnett ca President, Mid-Ameri c In , Merchandising

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FINANCE NEWS

In Memory of:

HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL

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PAT R ON L U N C H E O N

Dick Kaufman

Robert “Bob” Miller

FEATURING

MICHAEL DURANT MASTER PILOT, BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND INSPIRATION FOR

BLACK HAWK DOWN LIMITED EVENT SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE EVENT CHAIRMAN

STEPHEN HOOLEY CEO, DST SYSTEMS

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Robert Louis Patterson

Paul & Andrea Anderson Kay Callison William & Jill Coughlin Jeffrey & Barbara Henson Robert Hulsey Kevin & Ada Koch Robert & Jane McKim Mary & Tim Nay Lamont & Sharon Nigus Brian & Susan Smith C. Lee & Mark L Snyder Ronald & Cynthia Zitterkopf Roger & Shirley Wereholtz

Rebecca Johnson Pat Noll Charles, Lois, & Kenneth Patterson

Jere Ratcliffe

Harvey Bodker David & Jane Ross

Larry Wayne Roberts

Apache School Susan Atha Curtis & Carolyn Prather

Bruce Ainsworth Claudia & Steven Bourne Leona Bradford Euna Vaye Brant Robert Bruce & Susan Brower Christ Community Evangelical Free Church John Cookinham III Kenneth & Karen Cowles William & Nancy Cowles Julia Culliss RB & Nancy Dickson Terry & Shelley Dopp Stephen Dudley Roger & Christine Dutton Patricia Elrod Charles & Patricia Hett Edgar & Sandra Holt Michael & Marilyn Horsley R Blair & Caroline Hosford Jay & Cathy Kauphusman Bill Keen Mary Kotz Larry & S Jill Lunsford Dennis & Anne Marley Nancy Mace GW & Jane Metcalf Robert & Virginia Miller Richard & Jana Lee Moore Michael & Charlotte Perry William & Nancy Peterson M & J Poland Zachary Shafran Joseph & Susan Sims John & Jane Smiros Edward & Janet Spanenberg Marilyn Spatz Bill & Marilyn Taylor D Scott & Dianna Ward Clayton & Sharon Woody Donald & Evelyn Woods

Gary & Lynn Quick

Phillip & Dianne Roberts April Wagner

Byron Shutz Lucy Tidwell

Cotton Smith

Marc, Lindsey, Brooke, Dane & Catherine Erickson John Haley Chuck & Ellene Hoffman Kathryn Kennedy Edward Larson John & Carol Larson Patricia Martin Lucinda Powell Tom & Betty Scott Charlie & Tracy Tetrick Laurie Thomas Schweinefus

Alice Tikijian

Your friends on patrol

Leland Welty

Ruby Perdue Michael & Carolyn McCausland

Regina A. Wilcox

Heart of America Council Staff 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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H. ROE BARTLE SCOUT RESERVATION

CRATE STACKING & ZIP LINING Joe Scouter Visits the 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. I never envisioned that what started out as a single Boy Scout Camp would grow into a Scout Reservation with three camps and more activities than I could imagine! When I stopped at Headquarters and talked to Mike Pearce about activities available to Scouts at camp, he rattled off about twenty different activities. I couldn’t believe there were that many things to do at camp. It wasn’t like that in the good ol’ days. I guess everything changes with the times. When I stopped at Scott’s Store in Iconium on the way in to camp to get a peach float, there were Scouts talking about the record that had been set at crate stacking that afternoon. Mike told me that the activity was a good one for showing the Scouts what fun they could have on a C.O.P.E. course. I asked Mike to draw me a map to crate stacking and zip lining so I could see what all the excitement was about. I arrived there just in time for the evening program and the staff members were preparing a delicious Dutch oven meal for the 24 campers and leaders who were at the activity. I stood in the background and watched the staff share all of the safety instructions with the campers. They explained what each camper would be doing and then opened up two crate stacking stations — and the action began. I never thought that Scouts could have so much fun trying to climb to the top of a stack of milk crates. Scouts were encouraging their buddies to go higher and higher as they tossed the milk crates up to the Scout who was doing the climbing. One leader said that it was fun to see the younger Scouts surpass the number of crates that some of the older Scouts were able to climb. I think the record of 21 milk crates was set that day. After crate stacking, the group went further down the trail to the zip line area. They had another extensive safety briefing along with equipment fitting and the instructors took their positions on top of the stations and on the ground to monitor the activity. The participants were tethered one at a time, climbed the poles to the top station and then zip-lined to another station way across the open area. They really seemed to enjoy it! After all completed the activity, they went back and enjoyed a delicious Dutch oven meal that ended with cobbler and ice cream. (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 so happened that Joe Scouter visited the Bartle Scout Reservation this past summer and sent us a few observations on what he observed.)

2016 Webelos STEM Weekends In 2016, the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation will host two Webelos STEM weekends. Sessions will be held April 30 - May 1 and October 1 – October 2. Webelos Scouts will have the chance to experience the fun of the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and work towards their NOVA Award. This parent and son event is open to all Webelos and Cub Scouts that are eligible to attend Webelos camp in 2016. Participants will enjoy a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) themed program along with traditional camp favorites like BB guns, archery and slingshots. Additional programming includes an introduction to the Boy Scout program at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and a Saturday night campfire with a special presentation by the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Cost per person is $30 and includes Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast, and event patch. Space is limited to the first 250 Scouts and 250 adults. Registration will only be accepted in adult/Scout pairs. Learn more at www.STEMCamping.org.

SAVE THE DATE

H. ROE BARTLE SCOUT RESERVATION | Saturday, April 9, 2016

Join the 2016 Camp Staff Each summer, thousands of Scouts and leaders make memories to last a lifetime at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. But an exceptional summer program can only be delivered with a great summer camp staff. Think you have what it takes to join our team? Visit www.hoacbsa.org/bartle-camp-staff and submit your application.

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TRIBE OF MIC-O-SAY

MIC-O-SAY NEWS

2016 Brave Round-Ups Each winter, the Tribe of Mic-O-Say offers Brave Round-Up meetings for new Braves. Sessions will take place Saturday, January 30 and Saturday, February 27 and will run from 8:00 am to noon. The purpose of these sessions are to help new Braves prepare for their journey to Warrior should they hear their name called. Parry Lodge will also be on hand to help the new Braves prepare their Tribal attire for the coming year. The locations have not been set at this time, but a postcard will go out to all Braves with the information in January.

2016 Mic-O-Say Summer Calendar May 21 Chieftains Ceremony

June 4

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July 2 3rd Session Brave Ceremony 12 4th Session Warrior Ceremony The Tribe is on Facebook. Like us today and check out the Tribeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official online voice for everything Mic-O-Say. Find us at www.facebook.com/MOSHOAC.

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August 1 6th Session Warrior Ceremony 3 6th Session Brave Ceremony

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THEODORE NAISH SCOUT RESERVATION

Naish Trading Post Experience an Adventure Weekend at Naish

Now available online! https://store.hoac-bsa.org/ Limited items now available

ou spoke and we listened. We’re revamping Mini-Camps this spring by providing more flexible pricing and unit-friendly programs on select weekends at Naish. We’re calling them Adventure Weekends and they have plenty to offer your troop, team or crew. Pitch your tents in North Meadow and Clark’s Fork for FREE...Get in shape for your upcoming Philmont Trek hiking the RimRock Trail…Rent the facilities needed to make your event a great one! Pick your weekend, see what’s available and make your selections online now at www.hoac-bsa.org/off-season-camping-naish.

Wilderness First Aid Certification Classes • Youth: $30 • Adults: $50 • Available MARCH 12, APRIL 2, APRIL 16, APRIL 23 and MAY 21

.22L Rifle Level 2 Open Shooting Experience • 6-8 x Boy Scouts, Varsity or Venturers: $40 for group • 9-11 x Boy Scouts, Varsity or Venturers: $50 for group • Available MARCH 12, APRIL 2, APRIL 23 — 8:00 am – 10:00am

20-gauge Shotgun Level 2 Open Shooting Experience • 4-5 x Boy Scouts, Varsity or Venturers: $50 for group • 6-7 x Boy Scouts, Varsity or Venturers: $60 for group • Available MARCH 12, APRIL 2, APRIL 23 — 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Climbing/Rappelling Basics

December: Fill your stocking with camping gear and apparel from Camp Naish January:

• 8-16 x Boy Scouts, Varsity or Venturers: $80 for group • 17-31 x Boy Scouts, Varsity or Venturers: $120 for group • Available APRIL 2 and APRIL 23

Coming soon: Special order BSA National Supply items (including uniform parts and advancement) for pick-up at Camp Naish

ATV Adventure Ride Course • Group Rate: 6-8 x Scouts, Varsity or Venturers: $25 each • Individual Rate: 5 or fewer Scouts, Varsity or Venturers: $40 each • Available APRIL 23 and MAY 21

Camp Naish opens for the season March 5, 2016

Shooting Sports Merit Badges • Rifle: $30 per youth • Shotgun: $30 per youth • Advanced Rifle: $30 per youth • Advanced Shotgun: $30 per youth • Archery: $20 per youth

isit the traveling trading V post at the Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet

Let us know what you would like to see in the trading post next year!

Trading Post Manager: Greg Ogan Email: NaishTradingPost@scouting.org

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ORDER OF THE ARROW

TAMEGONIT LODGE New Ordeal Members Can Attend Winter Banquet at a Special Price: $10 This year’s banquet will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the MCC Business & Technology Campus in Kansas City, MO. The Lodge will begin gathering at 4:30 pm, with Chapter booths, fun Lodge activities and a full range of OA Trading Post merchandise for sale. The 2016 OA Winter Banquet Guest Speaker is the Commander of the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Brigadier General Paul Tibbets, IV. He commands one of the U.S. Air Force’s only two B-2 Stealth Bomber units. He’s also a Scouter and an active member of the Heart of America Council. Sign-up online at http://winterbanquet.kintera.org. Cost for Arrowmen is $30, new Ordeal members can attend for just $10. Registration is open through 5:00 pm, December 31, 2015. No walk-ins allowed.

Get Your 2016 ArrowPass Purchasing a 2016 ArrowPass for just $135 guarantees registration for all the Lodge’s 2016 big events: 2016 OA Winter Banquet | OA Spring Induction #1 | OA Spring Induction #2 | OA Fall Induction at Bartle | OA Fall Induction at Naish | OA Fall Fellowship Get your ArrowPass online at http://ArrowPass.kintera.org.

2016 Lodge Officers Chief: Senn Boswell Vice Chief — Administration: Phillip Vaughn Vice Chief — Chapters: Kenny Ward Vice Chief — Inductions: Alexander Nguyen Vice Chief — Program: Connor Matches Secretary: Dawson Garcia Treasurer: Asa Abrahamson

2016 OA Elections It's almost time for OA Unit Elections! Every registered Scout is eligible who has attained at least First Class, has experienced 15 days of camping within the last two years, and has his Scoutmaster’s approval. Youth are elected by their peers, in accordance with policies set forth by the national Order of the Arrow committee.

All units interested in holding an OA election should contact their district OA Chapter Advisor. The 2016 Chapter Advisers can be found at http://chapters.tamegonit. org or contact the Lodge Staff Advisor, Scott Weaver, at (816) 569-4955 or Scott.Weaver@scouting.org.

2016 OA Spring Induction Weekends Induction Weekends introduce newly-elected Candidates to the Order of the Arrow by providing them the opportunity to complete their Ordeal and become an Arrowman, and allow Ordeal members to seal their Brotherhood membership in OA. Service is at the heart of every Induction Weekend, but there’s plenty of fun, too, and the chance for Scouts who’ve just crossedover from Webelos to catch a glimpse of the Scouting adventures ahead of them.

SAVE THE DATE 2016 OA Spring Induction Weekends: Spring Induction #1: April 29-May 1 Spring Induction #2: May 13-May 15

OA High Adventure Excursions Need an escape from the ordinary? Each summer, the Order of the Arrow offers a number of different High Adventure opportunities to meet your summer needs. Whether it’s taking a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean at the Florida Sea Base or taming the Summit’s adventure sports paradise, an OA High Adventure excursion will put you at a National High Adventure base at a terrific price. • $250 — 2 weeks at Philmont • $250 — 8 days at the Summit • $200 — 2 weeks at Northern Tier • $500 — 10 days at Sea Base For more information or to register, visit www.adventure.oa-bsa.org.

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2016 Heart of America Council ◀

2015 CUB SCOUT CAMPING PREVIEW

CUB SCOUT SUMMER CAMPS ▶ All Summer Adventures Under $150

Bear Resident Camp

Webelos Resident Camp

Theodore Naish Scout Reservation — Cub World

Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

Open to all Cub Scouts, including kindergarten graduates, Day Camp will give your Scout an unforgettable outdoor experience. In 2016, escape to Treasure Island and experience everything Online Registration from shooting sports Opens January 4 to science. Day Camp is held within your district and typically runs 4-5 days from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm daily.

Bear Resident Camp is open to all Cub Scouts entering the 3rd Grade, offering Scouts a 2-day/1-night outdoor adventure at the Theodore Naish Online Registration Scout Reservation in Bonner Springs, KS. Opens February 8 Scouts will splash into fun at our Pirate Ship Water Park, defend a castle in the woods, roast marshmallows over an open fire, take aim at adventure at our shooting sports complex and much more.

Webelos Resident Camp is open to all Webelos Scouts entering the 4th or 5th Grade, offering Scouts a 3-day/2-night outdoor adventure at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation in Bonner Springs, Online Registration KS. Scouts will be introduced to the fun of Opens January 11 climbing and rappelling at the tower, improve their marksmanship with bb-guns and archery, explore STEM with rockets, cool off in the pool and much more.

2016 DAY CAMP FEES

2016 BEAR CAMP FEES

2016 WEBELOS CAMP FEES

• On or before 4/27/16 — $65.00 • After 4/27/16 — $75.00

• On or Before 4/27/16 — $150.00 • After 4/27/16 — $160.00

Cub Scout Day Camp Treasure Island

• On or Before 4/27/16 — $65.00 • After 4/27/16 — $75.00 • At Camp — $80.00

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CAMPING & PROGRAMS

ATTEND THE 2017 NATIONAL JAMBOREE Where can you get the best of Scouting in one place? At the 2017 National Jamboree set for July 13 – 28 at the Summit in West Virginia. Jamborees are one of the BSA’s coolest traditions and are a place to make new friends, experience awesome activities, witness high energy stage shows, trade patches with Scouts from across the country, and explore a stunning high-adventure playground.

Who is eligible to attend? Scouts must be a First Class Scout and at least 12 years old by the first day of the Jamboree (July 19, 2017) or 11 years old and a sixth grade graduate. There’s an upper limit, too. To participate, you can’t have reached your 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree (July 28, 2017).

How much does it cost? The cost for a participant in the Heart of America Council contingent will be $2,250 per person. This fee will cover all Jamboree fees, travel, housing, food, and troop supplies.

How do I register? Make your $100 deposit and register online at www.hoac-bsa.org/nationaljamboree.

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CAMPING & PROGRAMS

INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING

Council Plans Contingent to Ecuador The council’s International Scouting committee is currently planning a trip to the Sierra Azul Mountain Rainforest Reserve and Galapagos Islands for the summer of 2016. Sierra Azul is a private ecological reserve that protects and preserves the mountain rainforest, supports scientific research and promotes ecotourism.

HONOR FLIGHT Troop 324 Scouts made their way to KCI on Veteran’s Day to see off an Honor Flight of WWII, Korean War & Vietnam War veterans bound for Washington D.C.

Trip Details: • Summer 2016 • 10-14 days • Group size 24-36, coed • Venturing Youth Age: 14-25 • Cost Estimate: $3,100 – $4,100 For more information contact Tom Johnson at tjohnsonacme@aol.com.

AN INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD Five delegates participating in the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program made stops at the Council Service Center and Troop 10’s PLC Meeting during their visit to Kansas City in October.

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ADVANCEMENT & TRAINING

NEW Pricing! Book your Scout Trip for December to receive 4 FREE tickets! Boy Scouts

$7.00 each

Adults

1 adult free for every 5 paid scouts

Additional Adults

$10.00 each

NEW Pricing! Book your Scout Trip for December to receive 4 FREE tickets! Boy Scouts

$7.00 each

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Additional Adults

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To check availability or book your trip call 816.556.3234!

Mark your calendars for Scout Week at SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City

January 19th - 23rd, 2016!

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SCOUT SUNDAY

Swimming & Lifesaving Merit Badge Sessions Get ready to dive into aquatics. We will be hosting a number of Swimming and Lifesaving Merit Badge sessions this winter.

February 7, 2016 Church bulletin programs available at the Kansas City Scout Shop

January 10 | January 17 | January 31 | February 7 (make-up session) Midwest Aquatics: 7565 W. 160th St. Overland Park, KS 66085 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $15.00 per Scout (checks payable to Midwest Aquatics) Your Source for Scouting Religious Awards

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All participants must pre-register at www.hoac-bsa.org/ aquatics-merit-badges.

University of Scouting On November 7, more than 430 Scouters gathered together for a fun-filled learning experience at the University of Scouting. This capstone event, held the first Saturday in November every year, is a knowledge-filled fellowship opportunity. Some of the comments included, “The best Scouting event I have ever attended” and “This training will allow me to be a much better leader” and “I can’t wait until next year to come back and take even more exciting courses!” Congratulations to Jeannie Salmon and her team for putting on a first-class event. Mark your calendars now for November 5, 2016. It promises once again to be a great event! 17

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VENTURING

Emerald City Lock-In

VENTURING CALENDAR December 17 VOA Meeting, 7:00 pm Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Rd Kansas City, MO January 28

February 24

VOA Meeting, 7:00 pm Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Rd Kansas City, MO

Join us for a full night of fun at Emerald City! With private access to trampolines, slides, tunnels, rope swings, a foam pit, a maze, a zip-line, Monster Mountain rock wall, slam-dunk basketball, dodge ball, and much more, this is set to be one of the most exciting VOA Lock-ins yet.

Emerald City Gym February 26 – 27 Check in: 9:30 pm Check out: 7:30 am

VOA Meeting, 7:00 pm Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Rd Kansas City, MO

February 26

Don’t miss out on this activity for your whole Crew! Keep an eye out for registration information soon.

Emerald City Lock-In, 9:30 pm Emerald City Gym, 9063 Bond St, Overland Park, KS

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Scout Shop Hours M-W-F 9am - 6pm T-TH 9am - 7pm SAT 10am - 3pm

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CAMP CHAMP

CAMP CHAMP C

amping is an integral part of the Scouting program and introduces boys to the outdoors and helps them

develop outdoor skills and teamwork. The following packs had Scouts attend all 3 Heart of America Council Cub Scout camps in 2015 — Day Camp, Bear Resident Camp, Webelos Resident Camp — And we’re proud to name them CAMP CHAMPS!

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EXPLORING

Burns & McDonnell Kicks off New Exploring Program at Campbell Middle School

Overland Park Police Department Hosts New Explorers

Students at Campbell Middle School in Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit are getting a first-hand look at engineering thanks to Burns & McDonnell. Once a month, students will work with Burns & McDonnell engineers to learn about potential careers in engineering. This fall, students learned the fundamentals of reverse engineering on a solar calculator and also got the chance to learn about several machines including the Van de Graaff generator and Tesla coil.

The Overland Park Police Department hosted their open house meeting in September at the Sanders Police Station and what a great turn out! Check out all of our programs at www. Exploringkc.org. And Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to sign up!

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Scout, currently a joining badge, to become its own rank

Scout rank badge

As you can see, the new badge coloring makes more sense when seen as a part of the whole. Here’s the new set: Being a Scout is about to get a lot cooler. Scout, previously a badge a young man received upon joining and completing a few other requirements, will become its own rank — complete with a new patch — beginning Jan. 1, 2016. By moving from a “joining badge” to an actual rank, Scout joins Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life as the ranks a young man must earn on his way to the highest rank in Scouting: Eagle Scout. The requirements for the Scout rank are intentionally tougher than the ones for the Scout badge. Don’t expect completion of the new requirements for the Scout rank (included below) to happen overnight, particularly for boys who were not members of a Cub Scout pack. Depending on the maturity of an individual boy, it may take a few weeks for him to memorize the Scout Oath and Scout Law (Scout rank requirement 1a), as well as to learn some basic Scout skills. But well-prepared Scouts — especially those who have recently earned the Arrow of Light — should be able to complete the Scout rank during the first few weeks after joining. The Scout badge/rank is changing, but the age requirements to become a Boy Scout are not. A boy must be 11 years old, or have completed the fifth grade, or have earned the Arrow of Light Award and be at least 10 years old. He cannot yet have turned 18. Let’s look at the new badge, as well as the old and new requirements.

Each rank badge design now builds on the one before it. From left to right above that’s Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle Scout.

Previous Scout badge requirements You’ll sometimes hear of these requirements as the “Boy Scout joining requirements.” 1. Meet the age requirements. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old. 2. Find a Scout troop near your home. 3. Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian. 4. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. 6. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot). 7. Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, motto, and slogan and the Outdoor Code. 8. Describe the Scout badge. 9. Complete the pamphlet exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide. 10. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

or skills to his Scoutmaster or other designated leader after joining the troop. 1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning. 1b. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. 1c. Demonstrate the Boy Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used. 1d. Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge. 1e. Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you. 1f. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning. 2. After attending at least one Boy Scout troop meeting, do the following: 2a. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership. 2b. Describe the four steps of Boy Scout advancement. 2c. Describe the Boy Scout ranks and how they are earned. 2d. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned. 3a. Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop. 3b. Become familiar with your patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol spirit. 4a. Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used. 4b. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope. 5. Demonstrate your knowledge of pocketknife safety. 6. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade. 7. Since joining the troop and while working on Scout rank, participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

Transitioning to the new requirements Boys joining on or after Jan. 1, 2016 must use the new requirements.

New Scout rank requirements

Boys who have joined prior to Jan. 1, 2016 who are working on the Scout badge may continue to work on the existing requirements, but they must convert to the new requirements upon completion of the Scout badge.

All requirements for the Scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. If a Scout has already completed these requirements as part of the Webelos Scouting Adventure, he must simply demonstrate his knowledge

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/. 21

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SCOUTING HISTORY

Scouting During World War I By Andy Dubill, Council Historian Clarence Abbott was the first Eagle Scout in Kansas City, Kansas. While Scouting continued in 1917 and 1918, there were no organized summer camps in Clarence’s area because of World War I. Thanks to his bugling skills, Clarence was asked to become the bugler for an activated Kansas National Guard unit that served in Kansas City during the war. Even at Clarence’s young age he was becoming somewhat famous because of this enthusiasm for Scouting. In the eighth grade graduation exercises at Horace Mann School in 1917 in Kansas City, Kansas, the principal chose Clarence and fellow Scout Jerome Grossman to perform a special demonstration of Scouting skills, which included semaphore flag signals. Their teacher gave one of them a message and he flagged it to the other Scout across the room. “Everyone who came thought Jerome and I were really special. Thank goodness we got the signaled message right the first time — I knew we could do it,” Clarence remembered years later.

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HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2015

BIG MUDDY Troop 1746

PIONEER TRAILS Braydon Bench

James Dawson, SM

BLUE ELK Troop 1178

Eliott Shearhart

David Vest, SM

Troop 1221

Tristan Spooner

James Waldman, SM

Troop 1229

Kenneth Williamson

John Williamson, SM

Troop 1266

Walter Hayes

David Graham, SM

Troop 1334

Terry Williams

Dwight Fowler, SM

Troop 1347

Alexander DeHaan

Jeffrey Fox, SM

Troop 1446

Price Nelson

Joshua Mariano, SM

Troop 1605

David Harmon

Thomas Frasher, SM

Troop 1692

Tyler DeHaan

Brian Gilliland, SM

Troop 1738

Tanner Haynes

Paul Villanueva, SM

KAW Troop 66

Nicholas Walling

Richard Lockwood, SM

Troop 66

Evan Blanthorn

Richard Lockwood, SM

Troop 66

Ethan Conners

Richard Lockwood, SM

Troop 357

Zachary Warmoth

Raymond Stockman II, SM

Troop 357

Joshua Warmoth

Raymond Stockman II, SM

LONE BEAR Troop 1163

Jaeden Schliem

Frank Inglis, SM

Troop 1163

Collin Lybarger

Frank Inglis, SM

Troop 1400

Chris Underwood

Russell Petree, SM

Troop 1016

Roman Schwarz

David Banks, SM

Troop 1084

Eric Leimer

Samuel Otto, SM

Troop 1084

Jacob Stockton

Samuel Otto, SM

RED-TAILED HAWK Troop 122

Ian Highbarger

Jeffrey Allison, SM

Troop 122

David Vaupel

Jeffrey Allison, SM

Troop 182

Parker Ost

Michael Schauf, SM

Troop 222

Connor Bost

Marcus Adinolfi, SM

Troop 222

William Koneczny

Marcus Adinolfi, SM

Troop 240

Sebastian Negrete

Christopher McMullin, SM

Troop 240

Grant Whitney

Christopher McMullin, SM

Troop 240

Jakob Smith

Christopher McMullin, SM

Troop 324

Samuel Fritz

Kent Bredehoeft, SM

Crew 2784

Ethan Garcia

John Giles, ADV

Troop 1124

Jacob Parker

James Montigny, SM

Troop 1255

Logan Epps

Brian Osgood, SM

THUNDERBIRD

Troop 1264

Collin Hansen

Mark Dunning, SM

Troop 1274

Brendan Bessette

Jeffery Kelley, SM

Troop 1469

Dominique Hampton

Lexie Wallace, SM

Troop 1551

Jason Woodworth

David Millward, SM

Ryan Schmidt

Robert Day, SM

Troop 10

William Shropshire

Robert Day, SM

Troop 10

Michael Srimongkolkul

Robert Day, SM

Troop 10

Timothy Borel II

Robert Day, SM

TRAILHEAD Troop 10

NORTH STAR Troop 1249

Alexander Rose

Daniel West, SM

Troop 1351

Turner Hess

Maechelle Noe, SM

Troop 1351

Robert Noe

Maechelle Noe, SM

Troop 1351

William Hess

Maechelle Noe, SM

Troop 1374

Garrett Goebel

Paul Crooks, SM

Troop 1378

Mark Foster

John Pratt, SM

Troop 98

Brett Bailes

Daniel Fontaine, SM

Troop 192

Thomas Christianson

Shane Marx, SM

Troop 283

Samuel Slater

Dana Stuckey, SM

Troop 351

Justin Curto

Mark Fix, SM

Troop 358

Ian Gash

Nathan Roney, SM

NORTHERN TIER

Troop 10

Alexander Moffet

Robert Day, SM

Troop 92

Jerod Bailey

James Rinehart, SM

Troop 396

George Kupper

Timothy Bachta, SM

Troop 396

Luke Boudreau

Timothy Bachta, SM

Evan Hiesberger

Joel Corkill, SM

Thomas Dalton

David Rogers, SM

TRAILS WEST Troop 487

TWIN RIVERS Troop 101

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

BIG MUDDY Blue Elk

Big Muddy

Frontier

Golden Eagle

Key Leadership District Chairman District Commissioner

Phillip Dierking

District Executive

James Arcano

2015 ADVANCEMENT

44.0%

Boy Scout Cub Scout

Iron Horse Big Muddy

Key Leadership 44.0%Randy Florence 41.8%

Big Muddy

High Trail

BigBlue Muddy Elk

40.0 41.8%%

December 1 D istrict Big Commissioner Meeting, Muddy Blue Elk 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, % 58.8% Lexington,40.0 MO 1 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 3 D istrict Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

January 5 D istrict Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

% (660) 52.7232-4479 randyflorence@yahoo.com

2.4%

(816) 405-7540 ftroopprisoner23@yahoo.com

Blue Elk Frontier

(816) 569-4941 James.Arcano@scouting.org

Frontier Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle High Trail

7 D istrict Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm % % 58.8 47.3 2.4%% Lexington56.9 52.7 49.3%% United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

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BLUE ELK Lone Bear

Blue Elk

Frontier

% 49.3 41.8% % 38.7% Bill 56.9% % District Chairman Essmann 44.0 41.8% 2.4

District Commissioner

Ken Horrell

District Director

Grant Dealy

District Executive

Tanner Fuson

2 District Commissioner Meeting, High Trail

exington United Methodist L Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

56.9%

47.3%

49.8%

2 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 4 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 6 District Dinner, 6:00 pm Wentworth Military Academy, 1800 Washington Ave, Lexington, MO

19-20 District Klondike Derby Higginsville City Lake, Located East of Higginsville on AA

5 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

Carrollton Scouts Put First Aid Skills to the Test Members of Carrollton Troop 414 have been reviewing their first aid skills and had the opportunity to demonstrate those skills on a recent campout at the Carrollton Industrial Park Lake. Groups of Scouts were presented with an emergency situation and asked to demonstrate how they would respond. The situations presented varied from serious injuries such as a compound fracture to minor injuries like how to properly care for burns.

Troop 414 Scoutmaster, Nicholas Belmore, instructs Scouts during a mock eye injury exercise.

Pelathe P Iron Horse

% 35.4% % 52.9 54.8% % (816) 228-4465 52.7 49.3% 41.8

(816) 229-7370

(816) 569-4956 Grant.Dealy@scouting.org (816) 569-4926

HighHorse Trail IronKaw Horse KawBear Lone Bear Mormon Lights TrailTanner.Fuson@scouting.org Northern Lights Pioneer Pelathe Iron Lone Mormon Trail Northern Pelathe Trails SP BigBlue Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Eagle HighHorse Trail IronKaw Horse Big Muddy Elk Frontier Golden Eagle Golden High Trail Iron

2015 ADVANCEMENT %

49.8 41.8

44.0%

Boy Scout Cub Scout

10 District Commissioner Meeting,

55.9 38.7 38.7%% %% 37.2 56.9%% %% 64.5 35.4%% 7:00 52.9%% %% 54.0 54.8%% % 61.7 37.4%% %% % % pm 40.0 58.8 56.9 47.3 49.8 55.9 41.8 2.4 52.7 49.3 41.8 38.7 Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO

January

February Frontier6:30 pm Golden Eagle

Mormon Trail Northern Lights Golden Eagle High Trail

7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm

December

Hills Community of ChristPioneer Trails S Iron Horse Kaw Lone Bear Mormon TrailColonial Northern Lights Pelathe 3 Muddy Roundtable & Re-Charter Turn In, Church, SWTrail 7 Hwy Iron Horse Big Blue Elk Frontier Golden Eagle 3539 High Kaw 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ 3539%SW 7 Hwy 55.9% Church, 37.2 64.5% % % % 40.0 56.9 Blue Springs, 58.8 MO

Blue Springs, MO

14 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm

38.7% Beacon 54.0% Community 61.7%of Christ, 42.3% % 47.3% Heights 49.8% 55.9% 37.2

5 Christmas Craft, 9:00 am Coventry Estates Baptist Church, 17133 E 39 St., Independence, MO 9 Blue Elk Annual Business Meeting, 7:00 pm Blue Ridge Bank and Trust, 4200 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO 10 Re-Charter Turn In, 6:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO

19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO

14 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO 16 Klondike Derby American Legion Farm, 499 Legion Dr, Blue Springs, MO 23 District Dinner, 6:00 pm 1400 NE Coronado Dr, Blue Springs, MO 64014

District Annual Business Meeting This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 9 at Blue Ridge Bank and Trust in Independence at 7:00 pm. All District Members at Large, Chartered Organization Representatives and Council Board/Executive Committee Members that reside in the district are welcome and encouraged to attend. Nominations for District Members at Large are due in writing to the Blue Elk District Nominating Committee no later than the December Roundtable. Nominations can be hand delivered or mailed to: Blue Elk District Nominating Committee: 10210 Holmes Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131.

District Dinner The Blue Elk District Awards Dinner will be held once again at the Adams Pointe Conference Center in Blue Springs. The 2016 dinner will take place on Saturday, January 23 and will recognize all 2015 Eagle Scouts and recipients of the Scouter Spirit Award, Silent Service Award and District Award of Merit. Questions? Contact Jim Beachner at beachner@gmail.com or visit the Blue Elk website at www.hoac-bsa.org/blue-elk. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to submit award nominations by the December Roundtable.

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g Muddy

44.0%

g Muddy

40.0%

DISTRICT INFORMATION

FRONTIER

GOLDEN EAGLE

Key Leadership District Chairman Big Muddy

Kevin Henderson Blue Elk

District Commissioner % District Director 44.0

Big Muddy

41.8%

Frontier

Golden Eagle

High Trail

Doug Roberts

2.4%Dustin Boatright 52.7%

District Executive

Andrea Watts

Program Paraprofessional

LaKisha Martin

(816) 949-7510 Kevin@thecbe.net Iron Horse

(816) 453-84010 44.0% Dr@kc.rr.com

% (816) 49.3% 41.8569-4967 Dustin.Boatright@scouting.org

(816) 569-4947 Andrea.Watts@scouting.org Big Muddy

BigBlue Muddy Elk

(816)569-4960 LaKisa.Martin@scouting.org

Key Leadership Blue Elk

Frontier

Golden Eagle

District Chairman Kaw

Lone Bear

% District Commissioner 41.8 2.4%

District % Director 38.7 56.9%

Mormon Trail

35.4%

Frontier Golden Eagle

Stephanie % 52.9Regalia

54.8%

Golden Eagle High Trail

HighHorse Trail Iron

Kaw

Lone Bear

(816) 225-7203 jeff.goertz@bankofamerica.com

Pelathe

Adam Singleton

2015 ADVANCEMENT Kaw Lone Bear Lone Bear Mormon Trail

Iron Horse

Northern Lights

% Crooks 52.7Paul 49.3%

District Executive Blue Elk Frontier

High Trail

Jeff Goertz

41.8%

Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

% (816) 792-5469 38.7 374Gator@gmail.com

56.9%

(816) % 569-4929 37.4 39.8% Stephanie.Regalia@scouting.org (816) 569-4950 Adam.Singleton@scouting.org

IronKaw Horse

KawBear Lone

Lone Bear Mormon Tr

12 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Pelathe Pioneer Trails Trails S Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Shawnee Soaring Eagle North Cross United Methodist %% % % 40.0 58.8 56.9 47.3 49.8 55.9 37.2 64.5 2015 44.0% 41.8%% 2.4%% 52.7%% 49.3%% 41.8% 38.7 56.9 35.4%% Church, 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Boy Scout January ADVANCEMENT Kansas City, MO Cub Scout % % %% % % 13 District Committee 7:00%%pm 40.0 58.8 56.9 47.3 49.8 55.9 37.2 64.5 38.7 54.0 61.7 42.3 49.7 41.8%% 2.4%% 52.7%% 49.3 41.8% Meeting, 38.7 56.9%% 35.4%% 52.9%% 54.8%%14 District 37.4Commissioner 39.8Meeting, 32.4%% Boy Scout Heart of America Council Service 7:00 pm Center, 10210 Holmes Rd, Cub Scout Liberty Stake Center, December Kansas City, MO 6751 NE 70th St, Liberty, MO 3 DistrictGolden Roundtable, pmTrail Big Muddy Blue Elk Frontier Eagle 7:00 High Iron Horse Kaw 5:00 pm Lone Bear Mormon Tr 22-24 Klondike Derby, 21 Paraprofessional Roundtable, 7:00 pm KCMO Police Training Academy, December Kelsey Short Youth Camp, South Patrol Police Station, 9701 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, 17980 Collins Smithville, 9Blue District Committee 7:00 pm Marion Dr,Horse Kansas City, MO Elk Frontier Meeting, Golden Eagle High Trail ParkIron Kaw Lone Bear Kansas Mormon Trail Pelathe Pioneer Trails Rd, Shawnee Trails MO Soaring Eagle City, MONorthern Lights % % % % % % %& Awards % Heart of America Council Service 30 District Dinner 40.0 58.8 56.9 47.3 49.8 55.9 37.2 64.5 38.7% February Merit Badge Counselor Training Center, 10210 Holmes Rd, Ceremony, 6:00 pm & OA Chapter Meeting 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Kansas City, MO Signature % Downtown Airport, % % % % % 58.8% 56.9% 47.3% 49.8 55.9Council 37.2% 64.5% 8 District 38.7 54.0%7:00 pm 61.7% 10 Richards 42.3 Rd, Kansas 49.7City, Heart of America Service MO 51.8 Committee Meeting, 17 Paraprofessional Roundtable, 7:00 pm Center, 10210 Holmes Rd, North Cross United Methodist February South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Kansas City, MO Church, 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Marion Park Dr, Kansas City, MO 4 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Kansas City, MO 18 Paraprofessional Roundtable, 7:00 pm KCMO Police Training Academy, 10 District Commissioner Meeting, South Patrol Police Station, 9701 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, 7:00 pm Marion Park Dr, Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO Liberty Stake Center, Merit Badge Counselor Training 6751 NE 70th St, Liberty, MO & OA Chapter Meeting January 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 7 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Service in the Community North Cross United Methodist KCMO Police Training Academy, Church, 1321 NE Vivion Rd, The Frontier District focused a portion of its 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO curriculum on community service in October. Kansas City, MO 11 District Commissioner Meeting, Scouts learned about the importance of helping Merit Badge Counselor Training 7:00 pm & OA Chapter Meeting the natural world, community, as well as chartered Liberty Stake Center, organizations. Scouts from Pack 4136 gave back to 6751 NE 70th St, Liberty, MO BigBlue Muddy Elk

Blue Elk Frontier

Frontier Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle High Trail

their school by planting flowers and pulling weeds at Ingels Elementary. Completing service projects is one way that Scouts keep their promise “to help other people.” While providing service, Scouts learn to work together with others to do something that’s good for the community.

Pack 4136 plants flowers at Ingels Elementary School.

HighHorse Trail Iron

IronKaw Horse

Mormon Lights Trail Northern Lights Northern Pelathe

DISTRICT DINNER — Final North Star Event! Mark your calendar. The North Star District Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016. This year the dinner will be at Signature Downtown Airport, 10 Richards Road, Kansas City, MO. The District Dinner is a time to recognize all of the Eagle Scouts of the past year and also recognize award recipients — including the Outstanding Pack, Troop & Crew Awards, the H. Virgil Bower Unit Leader Award, the North Star Eagle Project of the Year Award, and the District Award of Merit honorees. Fellowship starts at 6:00 pm and dinner begins at 6:30 pm. Parents of 2015 Eagle Scouts are invited to attend. The Early Bird cost is $23 per person ($18 per 2015 Eagle Scout) if registered by January 15. After January 15, the cost goes up to $25 per person ($20 per Eagle Scout). Table reservations are $10 per table, seating of 10 at a table. To register, check for information in your unit mailbox at Roundtable, or go to goo.gl/l5owdW.

25 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

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Blue Elk

41.8%

Blue Elk Frontier

58.8 2.4%%

Frontier

56.9%

DISTRICT INFORMATION

HIGH TRAIL Key Leadership Frontier

Golden Eagle

District Chairman

High Trail

Iron Horse Big Muddy

James Freeman

% District Commissioner 2.4 52.7%

District Executive

Janell Neal

56.9 52.7%%

Boy Scout Cub Scout

Golden Eagle High Trail

47.3 49.3%%

Key Leadership

Lone Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle NorthernHigh Lights Trail

(816) 524-1630 jfreeman@swansonmidgley.com

Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Ligh

District Chairman

Dan Koontz

(479) 899-7868 dan@dankoontz.com dankerling@gmail.com

dtmorales@earthlink.net

Ann Wasman

Frontier Golden Eagle

KawBlue Elk

% Morales % % % % (816) % % Commissioner % 52.949.3 % % % % % % 39.856.9 % % 32.4 % 952-5761 % % % District Dan 37.4 Kerling (913) 769-1810 49.3Dan 41.844.0 38.741.8 56.9 2.4% 35.4 52.7 54.841.8 38.7 35.4 56.252.9

District Director

2015 ADVANCEMENT

IRON HORSE

(816) 569-4962 Ann.Wasman@scouting.org (816) 569-4983 Janell.Neal@scouting.org

District Director

Cortland Bolles

(816) 569-4932 Cortland.Bolles@scouting.org

District Executive

Courtney Swope

(816) 569-4964 Courtney.Swope@scouting.org

HighHorse Trail Horse BigBlue Muddy KawBear Blue Elk Mormon LoneGolden Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Trail Eagle Northern High Lights Trail Pioneer Pelathe Iron HorseShawnee Pioneer Lone Trails KawBearShawnee Lone TrailsBear Soaring Mormon Eagle Lights TrailTwin Spirit Northern Trail Ligh Iron Big Muddy IronKaw Elk Lone Frontier Trail Eagle Northern High Lights Pelathe Iron Horse Trails Kaw Trails Soaring Mormon Eagle Trail Spirit Northern Trail Rivers Pelathe

% % 49.8 41.844.0

December

5 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Raytown Middle School, %% %% %% % % % %South % 55.9 40.0 58.8 64.5 38.7 41.8 56.9 2.4%City, 35.4 52.7 8401 E 83rd 37.2 St, Kansas MO 56.9 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO

2015 ADVANCEMENT

December (Trails West Legacy)

% % % % % %% % % % % % % % % 54.0 % % %% 42.3 % 49.7 %7:00% %pm51.8 % % 63.7 % % 3 Roundtable, 38.7 61.7 52.947.3 49.3 54.849.8 41.8 37.455.9 38.7 39.837.2 56.9 32.464.5 35.4 56.238.7 52.9 23.654.0 54.8

Boy Scout Cub Scout

Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS

8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St, Lenexa, KS

December (Red-Tailed Hawk Legacy) 23 Legacy Thunderbird Klondike Longview Lake, Kansas City, MO 1 District Meeting, 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Golden Eagle Commissioner High Trail Iron Horse Big Muddy KawBlue Elk Lone Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle NorthernHigh Lights Trail Pelathe Iron Horse Pioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone Trails BearSoaring Mormon Eagle Trail7:00 Spirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe 9 Recharter Turn-in, pm 6:30 pm Olathe Community of Christ Church, Coach’s Bar & Grill, February Raytown South Middle School, 15520 Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 9089 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO % % % % % % % % % % % % % % Position-Specific % % 49.764.5 % % 51.838.7 % % % % 28.361.7 % % 5 Venturing Advisor 47.3 49.8 55.940.0 37.2 58.8 64.5 56.9 38.7 47.3 54.0 49.8 61.7 55.9 42.3 37.2 63.7 54.0 12 Recharter Turn-in, 9:00 am Raytown South Middle School, 1 District Roundtable (Recharter Training, 8:30 am 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO Christ Community Church of the Turn-in), 7:30 pm First Baptist Church, Nazarene, 21385 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 2 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Raytown South Middle School, 2025 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 15 Recharter Turn-in, 7:00 pm Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO 5 Venturing Committee Challenge, 8:30 am 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO Brewbaker’s Bar & Grill, 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 9482 Renner Blvd, Lenexa, KS 6 Merit Badge Academy, 2025 E 151st St, Olathe, KS Grace United Methodist Church, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 16 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 9 Recharter Turn-in, 7:00 pm Hickman Mills Jr. High School, Sunflower Elementary School, 15 Last Chance Recharter Turn-in Coach’s Bar & Grill, 9010 Old Santa Fe, Kansas City, MO 8955 Loiret Blvd, Lenexa, KS Night, 6:00-8:00 pm 9089 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 29 Recharter Turn-in, 7:00 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace United Methodist Church, Granite City, 15085 W 119th St, Olathe, KS 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO Indian Creek Community Church, 2400 SE 50 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS January January 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Raytown South Middle School, 8401 E 83rd St, Kansas City, MO

Pack Pizza Party Winners Throughout the month of October, packs have been recruiting Cub Scouts to earn a free pizza party provided by the council. Packs who achieved membership growth by the end of October were rewarded with free pizzas to share with their pack. Packs who qualified for the pizza party were 4098, 4195, 4219, 4251, 4264, 4285, 4428, 4469, 4516, 4550, 4601, and 4778. Congratulations to these packs for recruiting a total of 61 new Cub Scouts to meet their year-end membership goals!

10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 12 Recharter Turn-in, 9:00 am Christ Community Church of the Nazarene, 21385 College Blvd, Olathe, KS 15 Recharter Turn-in, 7:00 pm Brewbaker’s Bar & Grill, 9482 Renner Blvd, Lenexa, KS 29 Recharter Turn-in, 7:00 pm Granite City, 15085 W 119th St, Olathe, KS

7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 8 TW District Dinner, 6:30 pm Kaw Prairie Community Church, 9421 Meadow View Dr, Lenexa, KS 9 Merit Badge Forum (Day 1), 1:00 pm California Trail Middle School, 13775 W 133rd St, Olathe, KS 21 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, Northern Lights 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS 23 Merit Badge Forum (Day 2), 1:00 pm California Trail Middle School, KawKS 13775 W 133rd St, Olathe,

Iron Horse District to be established January 1 Units whose chartered organizations have addresses in the Pelathe DeSoto, Gardner-Edgerton, Olathe and Spring Hill School Districts will comprise the new Iron Horse District effective January 1, 2016. Be sure to attend the December Roundtables for the latest district realignment details.

Shawnee Trails

Golden Eagle

Pioneer Trails

Iron Horse Soaring Eagle

Blue El

High Trail

26 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

Rivers DecemberTwin 2015/January 2016

Spirit Trail

den Eagle

52.7%

High den Trail Eagle

47.3 49.3%%

High Trail

49.8%

DISTRICT INFORMATION High Trail

Iron Horse Big Muddy

KAW

Kaw Blue Elk Lone Bear Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail Frontier Mormon Golden

Key Leadership % District Chairman 49.3

LONE BEAR

Pelathe TrailsBearSoaring Eagle TrailSpirit Trail Lights Twin Rivers Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone Mormon Northern Pelathe

Pioneer Tra

Key Leadership

% % % 38.7Andrew % Cameron 41.844.0 56.9%2.4% 41.8

District Commissioner

Larry Strickland

District Executive

Kyle Fulbright

% % % Chairman % % % % % 924-4028 % (913) % 54.8 % 37.438.7 % 39.856.9 % 32.4 % 56.252.9 % 23.6 % District Gary Groff35.4 (660) 775-3790 35.452.7 52.9 49.3 41.8 54.8 37.4%

groffdds@iland.net

randrewcameron@me.com (816) 918-6171 outdoors1963@gmail.com

(816)-569-4982 Kyle.Fulbright@scouting.org

District Commissioner

Richard Smart

(417) 309-9690 templesong48@yahoo.com

District Director

David Riker

(816) 569-4974 David.Riker@scouting.org

Iron Trail Eagle Northern Lights Pelathe Trails Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Rivers HighHorse Trail Horse KawBear LoneGolden Bear Mormon Trail Trail Northern Lights Pelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee TrailsBear Soaring Eagle Lights Spirit Trail Twin Rivers Big Muddy IronKaw Elk Lone Frontier High Iron Horse Kaw Lone Mormon Trail Northern Pelathe Pioneer Trails BigBlue Muddy Blue Elk Mormon Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Pioneer Iron HorseShawnee KawBear Lone Mormon TrailTwin Northern Lights Pelathe

2015 ADVANCEMENT 49.8 41.8%

%% 38.740.0 44.0% 55.9 41.8%%

Boy Scout Cub Scout

37.2 56.9%%

58.8 2.4%%

December

9 OA Winter Banquet, 4:30pm MCC%%Business%%& Technology % % % % % % % 54.0 64.5 35.456.9 52.9 54.849.8 47.3 52.7 49.3 41.8 Campus,38.7 Kansas City, MO 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS

2015 ADVANCEMENT

5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm

Scout % %% % % % % % % % Clinton % Building, %% 42.3 % % % % % 51.8 % 63.7 % 28.361.7 % 61.7 37.455.9 39.837.2 32.464.5 56.238.7 23.6 54.0 38.7 56.9%% 49.7 35.4 52.9 54.8 37.4 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Boy Scout Cub Scout

December

42.3 39.8%%

12 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm First United Methodist Church, 141 E Gay St, Warrensburg, MO

14Golden District Committee Roundtable, 7:00 Iron3Horse Trail Northern LightsTrailMeeting, Pelathe Shawnee TrailsBearSoaring Eagle TrailSpirit Trail Lights Twin Rivers 1 Kaw District Commissioner Meeting, February Big Muddy Kaw Bluepm Elk Lone Bear Frontier Mormon Eagle High Iron HorsePioneer Trails Lone Mormon Northern Pelathe Pioneer Trails 7:30 pm Bonner Springs UMC, 6:00 pm 2 District Commissioner Meeting, LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, 425 W Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS Clinton Scout Building, 6:00 pm Kansas City, KS 808 Augusta % St, Clinton, MO% % % % % % % % % Clinton % Building, 10 District Commissioner Meeting, % 51.838.7 % 63.754.0 % 28.3 % Scout 55.940.0% 37.258.8% 64.556.9% 38.747.3% 54.049.8% 61.755.9% 42.337.2% 49.764.5 61.7 42.3% 15-16 Outdoor Leader Skills Training 6:30 pm 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO The Hollis Center Lodge, LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, Clinton Scout Building, 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 11414 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS Kansas City, KS 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Clinton Scout Building, 30 District Dinner, 6-8:00 pm 10 District Committee Meeting, 8 District Committee Meeting/ 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO JW Crancers, 530 Delaware St. 7:30 pm All Call, 6:30 pm 11 District Dinner, 6:00 pm Leavenworth, KS LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, Clinton, MO Clinton Elks Lodge, Kansas City, KS February 115 W. Franklin St, Clinton, MO January 17 Early Bird Recharter Turn-in, 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30–8:00 pm Bonner Springs UMC, 6:00 pm Daylight Donuts, 425 W Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS Clinton Scout Building, 832 N. Main St, Lansing, KS 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 11 District Commissioner Meeting, January 6:30 pm LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Kansas City, KS Bonner Springs UMC, 425 W Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS District Recharter Renewal Time! 11 District Committee Meeting, 9 Final Recharter Turn-in, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm KCK Public Library, 1737 N 82nd St, Kansas City, KS

7:30 pm LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS

Cubs’ Overnight Experience The Cub Family Campout at Camp Naish (Oct 16-17) was a big hit! Several packs and new Cub Scouts were able to enjoy games and activities including BB-guns, archery, sling-shots and amazing food. A big thank you to Roger Linder and the members of Troop 167 for a great event. We look forward to more great things for our Scouts in the months to come.

Shawnee Tr Pioneer Tra

Shawnee Tr

It is that time of year again where all of the Lone Bear units need to be working on and completing their charter renewal. Units need to be making sure that addresses, phone numbers, and emails are correct on the new charter. Please take the time to double check the roster for accuracy. If you have to drop a youth member, please make sure to find out why they are dropping and let’s make sure that the boy has every option available to join a Scouting unit near him. When your unit’s recharter paperwork is complete, please make sure to contact your unit commissioner or David Riker to arrange a time and location to look over the paperwork, collect the fees, and get it up to the council office. The district would like to have all recharter packets turned in at the January roundtable at the latest. If you have questions or concerns, please make sure to contact your unit commissioner or David Riker for assistance.

27 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

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49.7%

DISTRICT INFORMATION

on Horse Big Muddy

MORMON TRAIL

Kaw Blue Elk Lone Bear Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail Frontier Mormon Golden

NORTHERN LIGHTSPioneer Trails

Pelathe TrailsBearSoaring Eagle TrailSpirit Trail Lights Twin Rivers Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone Mormon Northern Pelathe

Key Leadership

District Chairman % % % 38.7 % 56.9% 41.844.0 41.8 2.4%

District Ted Priday 523-4981 % % % % % Chairman % % % % % 54.841.8 % (913) % 39.8 % 32.435.4 % 56.252.9 % Wilson % 35.4Bruce 52.949.3 37.4 23.654.8 52.7 38.7 56.9 bfpriday@gmail.com

District Commissioner

Doug Neidholdt

(816) 699-8333 neidholdtde@sbcglobal.net

District Commissioner

Larry Duncan

Senior District Executive

Jason Bledsoe

(816) 569-4984 jason.bledsoe@scouting.org

District Executive

Elisa Corry

onKaw Horse Kaw LoneGolden Bear Mormon Trail Trail Northern Lights Pelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee TrailsBear Soaring Eagle Lights Spirit Trail Twin Rivers Bear Trail Eagle Northern Lights Pelathe Trails Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Rivers BigBlue Muddy Blue Elk Mormon Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail Pioneer Iron HorseShawnee KawBear Lone Mormon TrailTwin Northern Lights Pelathe Elk Lone Frontier High Iron Horse Kaw Lone Mormon Trail Northern Pelathe Pioneer Trails

2015 ADVANCEMENT

% % % % 55.9 38.740.0 41.8

% % %2.4% 37.2 56.958.8

Boy Scout Cub Scout

2015 ADVANCEMENT

January % % % 64.5 35.456.9 52.7

% % % % 38.7 52.947.3 49.3

% % % 61.7 %% % %Recharter % % % 554.0 & 7 49.8 Turn-in at your local 42.3 55.9 37.2 54.8 37.4 39.8 41.8 38.7 56.9

Roundtables

19 Investment in Character Kickoff & Annual Business Meeting, 7:00 pm

December

% % % % 49.7 32.464.5 35.4

Boy Scout Cub Scout

% % % % 51.8 56.238.7 52.9

% % % % 63.7 23.654.0 54.8

64.556.9%

38.747.3%

Varsity Vision Training

Soaring Eag

54.049.8%

61.755.9%

42.337.2%

49.764.5%

Thank you to Dennis Johnson and his team for putting on the new Varsity Vision Training at Camp Naish in October. This is a special overnight training experience for adult leaders and youth to help develop and improve their program. The course fulfills the basic training requirements for adult leaders and it’s fun for everyone. Friday evening covered how a team should operate and what the roles of the youth and adults are. Saturday morning, the staff and participants had fun with activities like Ultimate Frisbee, COPE, tug-of-war, tomahawk throwing and more. We look forward to our next course in 2016!

Meet Our Key-3 District Chairman, Bruce Priday

(816) 797-8754 39.8% nschair@kc.rr.com

(816) 569-4966 Elisa.Corry@scouting.org Pioneer Trails Trails Shawnee Trails Shawnee Soaring Eagle

63.754.0%

28.361.7%

8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm North Cross UMC, 1321 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO

7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Kansas City Police Academy, PleasantTrails Valley Rd, Pioneer6885 TrailsNE Shawnee Soaring Eagle Kansas City, MO 30 North Star District Dinner, 6:00 pm % Signature Downtown 42.3 49.7% Airport,51.8% 10 Richards Rd, North Kansas City, MO

10 Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Liberty LDS Stake Center, 6751 NE 70th St Kansas City, MO

“Gorefest” Brings Excitement to First Aid Training We all know that a “Scout is Prepared,” but Troop 395’s annual event tests the boys’ first aid preparedness in a new, exciting way. On a crisp Monday evening in October, Boy Scouts from Troop 395 and Webelos from Pack 441 enter into the basement activity room at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. They stumble upon their fellow Scouts, showing off some gruesome “injuries” requiring various levels of first aid attention. The injuries are prepared beforehand by skilled parents and volunteers with medical and theatrical backgrounds. This activity gives Scouts the opportunity to test their first aid skills while giving them a more realistic depiction of how these injuries may appear. Great job Troop 395 for providing such an engaging program!

Senior District Executive, Jason Bledsoe District Commissioner, Doug Neidholdt

28 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

32.4%

(816) 213-9928 nsadv@kc.rr.com

11 Recharter Turn-In Opportunity & Social Hour, pm % District % %% 6:30-8:30 % 28.361.7 42.3 49.7 37.4 39.8 32.4%%Ave, The Brew Top, 8614 N Boardwalk Kansas City, MO

December

51.838.7%

37.4%

Soaring Eag Spirit Trai

51.8 56.2%%

January

Lenexa Stake Center, 21515 W 1 & 3Bear Recharter Turn-in at your local 3 Roundtable, pmTwin Rivers Kaw Blue Elk Lone Mormon Trail Eagle Northern LightsTrail Pelathe Trails TrailsBearSoaring Eagle Trail7:00Lights Frontier Golden High Iron101 Horse Kaw Mormon TrailSpirit Northern Pelathe St,Pioneer Lenexa, KS ShawneeLone Roundtables Kansas City Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO % % % % % % % % % %

37.258.8%

Shawnee Trails

Key Leadership

December 2015/January 2016

Spirit Trai

63.7%

DISTRICT INFORMATION

one Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail

PELATHE

Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw ShawneeLone TrailsBearSoaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe

District Chairman Scott Braden 423-1134 % % 52.949.3 % % 54.841.8 % % 37.438.7 % % 39.856.9 % % (785) % % 56.2 % Chairman % 23.654.8 % % 56.9%2.4%District 35.4 52.7 32.4 35.4 52.9 SoaringEagleSOC@gmail.com

District Commissioner

Scott Gates

District Director

Randy Kidder

(785) 550-8477 Scott-Gates@att.net (816) 569-4954 Randy.Kidder@scouting.org

2015 ADVANCEMENT

Morgan Olander

District Executive

Niel Campbell

Boy Scout Cub Scout

2015 ADVANCEMENT

January % % % 54.0 54.849.8 41.8

% %% % 61.7 37.455.9 38.7

December

%% % %pm % % 7 Roundtable, 7:00 42.3 37.2 64.5 39.8 56.9%% 49.7 32.4 35.4

% % % % 51.8 56.238.7 52.9

First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS

21 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS

% % % % 63.7 23.654.0 54.8

Boy Scout Cub Scout

% % % 28.361.7

37.4

First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS

Pioneer Trails Trails Shawnee Trails Shawnee Soaring Eagle

42.3 39.8%%

Twin River

Shawnee Trails

Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

% % 54.0 % % Holiday % Shop % Service % % 49.764.5 % % 51.838.7 % % 63.754.0 % % 28.3361.7 % District % 5 Children’s Commissioner Meeting, 38.747.3 49.8 61.755.9 42.337.2 42.3% 49.7% 30 Bike Rodeo, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Project 6:30 pm Douglas County Fairgrounds

New York Elementary

5 Bromelsick Christmas Party, 6:00 pm Haskell University 17 Recharter Turn In, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 17 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 17 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS

February 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 7 Scout Sunday 13 Scout Sabbath 18 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 18 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS

It’s Recharter Time If you haven’t completed your recharter for 2016 now is the time to start. In the Pelathe District, charters must be processed in January or your unit will drop and lose tenure and more importantly, BSA insurance coverage. If you have any questions please contact your unit commissioner for help. Once you have completed your online recharter, printed and signed the hard copy, you have a number of opportunities to turn in the paperwork and money. Commissioners will be available to take your charter at the December and January Roundtables. You can also bring your completed charters to the First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, on December 17 or at the latest January 21 at 6:00 pm. Key things to remember: 1.) Start early and register all active Scouts and Scouters. 2.) Scouters, be sure that your Youth Protection Training is up-to-date. You may turn in your charter as long as the Youth Protection is up to date for all leaders. 3.) This year you do not need to provide proof of training for current position.

(816) 210-0453 56.2% JFreshnock@wskfarch.com

32.4%

Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO

January 7 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

(816) 569-4949 Niel.Campbell@scouting.org Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail

SpiritRivers Trail Twin

Twin River

12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 % % % pm % 49.7 51.8 63.7 32.4 56.2 23.6%% Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO

28.3%

4 Roundtable, 7:30pm Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Kansas Soaring Eagle Blvd,Spirit Trail City, MO Twin Rivers 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm % % Central United Methodist Church, 51.8 63.7 28.3% 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 6 District Recognition Dinner, 6:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 20 STEM Merit Badge Academy, 8:00 am Burns & McDonnell, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO

Pioneer Trails District Dinner The annual Pioneer Trails District Recognition Dinner will take place on February 6 at Colonial Presbyterian Church. This is the time of the year where we get to recognize some of our outstanding leaders in the district. Please make sure you take the time to ensure that your leaders are recognized. The Pioneer Trails District is able to award 2 District Award of Merits, the highest honor a district can bestow upon a volunteer. Along with the Award of Merit, we will also honor Of the Year awards for leaders and Pack and Troop of the Year, Silver Oak Leaf, Pioneer Award and more.

29 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

23.6%

(913) 649-6388 molander@gbrecap.com

February

December

3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 3Pelathe Roundtable, 7:30Trails pm rmon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High LightsTrail Pelathe Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw Shawnee Lone TrailsBearCommittee Soaring Mormon EagleMeeting, TrailSpirit Northern TrailpmLights Twin Rivers Pioneer 7:00 21 District First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS

Freshnock % % 37.4John 39.8

District Commissioner

one Bear Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Trail Eagle Northern High Lights Trail Pioneer Pelathe Iron HorseShawnee Pioneer Trails KawBear Shawnee Lone TrailsBear Soaring Mormon Eagle Lights TrailTwin Spirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe rmon Golden Trail Eagle Northern High Lights Pelathe Iron Horse Trails Kaw Lone Trails Soaring Mormon Eagle Trail Spirit Northern Trail Rivers Pelathe Pioneer Trails

% % % % 38.7 52.947.3 49.3

Spirit Trail

Key Leadership

% % % % 64.5 35.456.9 52.7

PIONEER TRAILS Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle

December 2015/January 2016

DISTRICT INFORMATION

SHAWNEE TRAILS

SOARING EAGLE

Key Leadership Iron Horse

hern High LightsTrail

Pelathe

Kaw ShawneeLone Mormon Northern Pelathe Pioneer Trails TrailsBearSoaring Eagle TrailSpirit Trail Lights Twin Rivers

District Chairman

Chris Ross

(913)-220-6634 cdross@hntb.com

% % % % % % % % % % % % % % 41.8 56.9 District Commissioner Stan Lloyd (913)-484-1250 52.949.3 54.8 37.438.7 39.8 32.435.4 56.252.9 23.654.8

Stan.Lloyd@skw-inc.com

District Director

Nick Traxler

District Executive

Lauren Crowder

(816) 569-4969 Nick.Traxler@scouting.org (816)-569-4918 Lauren.Crowder@scouting.org

High Trail Pioneer Iron HorseShawnee KawBear Lone Mormon TrailTwin Northern Lights Pelathe Iron Horse Kaw Lone Mormon Trail Northern Pelathe Pioneer Trails hern Lights Pelathe Pioneer Trails Shawnee TrailsBear Soaring Eagle Lights Spirit Trail Twin Rivers Pelathe Trails Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Rivers

2015 ADVANCEMENT

% % % 49.8 41.8

54.0 54.8

%% % % 55.9 38.7

61.7 37.4

Boy Scout Cub Scout

% % % % 37.2 56.9

42.3 39.8

% % % % 64.5 35.4

49.7 32.4

30 Trailhead Legacy Merit Badge Forum, 8:00 pm % % % am- 5:00 % % % % % % 38.7 54.0 52.9 54.8 37.4%% 51.8 28.361.7 56.2 23.6 Church of the63.7 Resurrection, 13720 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS

February

4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Shawnee West High School, December 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park,Pioneer KS Trails Iron Horse Kaw Lone Bear Mormon Trail Northern Pelathe 8 Early BirdShawnee Recharter Turn-in, Pelathe Pioneer Trails Trails Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail Lights Twin Rivers 5 Final Recharter Turn-in, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS % % % % % % % % % % % % Park, 37.2 64.5 38.7 54.0 Metcalf Ave, Overland KS 42.3% 61.755.9 42.3 49.7 51.8 63.7 28.361.7 9 Final Popcorn Payments Due 6 Merit Badge Forum, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm January Westridge Middle School, 9300 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS 7 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Shawnee Mission West High School, 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 8800 W 85th St, Overland Park, KS 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 9 Trailhead Legacy Merit Badge 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Forum, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Atonement Lutheran, Church of the Resurrection, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 13720 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS 13 Webelos on Wheels, 8:45 am 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm UMKC – Department of Physics, Atonement Lutheran, Flarsheim Hall, 5110 Rockhill Rd, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS Kansas City, MO 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 18 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Ave, Overland Park, KS Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 21 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm 27 Merit Badge Forum, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church, Westridge Middle School, 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 9300 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS

Key Leadership Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

District Chairman

Rob Baker

% District Commissioner 37.4 39.8%

% Mary Kilkenny 32.4

District Director

Lizz Rhodus

District Executive

Chrissy Hatcher

Pioneer Trails Trails Shawnee Trails Shawnee Soaring Eagle

2015 ADVANCEMENT 42.3 39.8%%

Boy Scout Cub Scout

Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail

49.7 32.4%%

51.8 56.2%%

December 3 District Shawnee Trails Commissioner Soaring EagleMeeting, Spirit6:30 Trailpm Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS

49.7%

51.8%

63.7%

3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 8 Early Bird Recharter Turn-in, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 17 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

January 5 Final Recharter Turn-in, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

Spirit Trail

Twin Rivers

(913) 484-4710 rcbbca@earthlink.net

56.2%

23.6%

(913) 645-9625 marfkilk23@gmail.com

(816) 569-4970 Lizz.Rhodus@scouting.org

SpiritRivers Trail Twin

(816) 569-4913 Christine.Hatcher@scouting.org

Twin Rivers

7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish % % Center of Greater % Community 63.7 23.6 Kansas City,28.3 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS

Twin Rivers

9 Merit Badge Forum & Scoutmaster/ Assistant Scoutmaster Training

14 District 28.3% Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 30 Merit Badge Forum & Scoutmaster/ Assistant Scoutmaster Training

February 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 11 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS

Trail to Eagle

Pack Pizza Party Winners

Shawnee Trails District’s inaugural Merit Badge Forum will be held February 6 and 27 at Westridge Middle School. There will be 24 merit badge classes available to Scouts. Reservations are due by January 14. All troops that register by this deadline will receive the 2016 Trail to Eagle Patch.

In October, the council launched the Pack Pizza Party Growth Recognition incentive in an effort to recognize packs who achieved year-end membership growth by October 31 with a free Pizza Party. In order to qualify for the free Pizza Party, packs had to recruit one more youth than last year. In Soaring Eagle, nine of our packs achieved year-end membership growth! Congratulations to Pack 3333, 3002, 3010, 3425, 3097, 3321, 3092, 3538, and 3111 on their fall recruitment efforts! Together these nine packs recruited 38 NEW Cub Scouts!

For more information contact: MB Forum Chairman — Marshall Hollingsworth servingbeaver@gmail.com MB Counselor Contact — Michael Blinn michael.blinn@hotmail.com District Director — Nick Traxler nick.traxler@scouting.org There will also be a Trailhead Legacy Merit Badge Forum available January 9 and 30 at the Church of the Resurrection. For more information about the Trailhead Legacy Merit Badge Forum contact Herb Strain at hastrain@aol.com. 30 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

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DISTRICT INFORMATION Kaw

Lone Bear

Mormon Trail

Northern Lights

Pelathe

Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

SPIRIT TRAIL 38.7%Key Leadership 56.9%

neer Trails

Shawnee Trails

35.4%

Soaring Eagle

52.9%

Spirit Trail

District Chairman

37.4%

54.8%

Twin Rivers

Lynn Laffoon

% of Operations District 39.8VC 32.4%

KawBear Lone Bear Mormon Lights Trail Northern Lights Pelathe Lone Trail Northern Pelathe Trails DistrictMormon Commissioner Kelsie Clark Pioneer

District Executive

37.2 56.9%%

64.5 35.4%%

neer wneeTrails Trails Shawnee Soaring Trails Eagle

2015 ADVANCEMENT

42.3 39.8%%

51.8 56.2%%

63.7 23.6%%

Boy Scout Lone BearCub Scout Mormon Trail

wnee Trails

49.7%

54.0 54.8%%

Spirit Trail Twin Rivers

49.7 32.4%%

64.5%

38.7 52.9%%

Bennett Dixon

Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail

37.4%

39.8%

61.7 37.4%%

Twin Rivers

(816) 885-7682 lynn.houston8@gmail.com Pioneer Trails Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle (816)Shawnee 305-4078

kelsiec@prodigy.net

(816) 569-4962 Bennett.Dixon@scouting.org 42.3 49.7 39.8%% 32.4%%

January

Northern Lights

Pelathe

54.0%

61.7%

December %

38.7

1 Scout Soaring Eagle Networking, Spirit Trail 7:30 pm Twin Rivers Adrian Optimist Community Building, 317 South O 71 Highway, Adrian, MO

51.8%

TWIN RIVERS (816) 779-1199 lynn@laffoonlaw.com

56.2%Lynn Houston 23.6%

63.7%

28.3%

8 D istrict Commissioner & Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

Twin Rivers

% Networking, 7:30 pm 5 Scout 28.3

Harrisonville Middle School, 601 S. Highland Dr, Trails Soaring Eagle Pioneer Trails Shawnee Harrisonville, MO

12 D istrict Commissioner & Committee % pm 51.8% 42.3% Meeting, 49.77:00 Archie United Methodist Church, W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

February 2 S cout Networking, 7:30 pm Harrisonville Middle School, 601 S. Highland Dr, Harrisonville, MO 9 D istrict Commissioner & Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

A New Beginning A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Or, rather, not so long ago, at the Heart of America Council, a plan was developed. This plan was intended to better serve the existing members and grow the Scouting movement in the greater Kansas City area. With this plan came many a night fraught with tension, debate, and discussion. In the end, it was determined to change the districts to better suit needs of various communities. This, my friends, is how the Spirit Trail District was formed. With the selection of Lynn Laffoon as District Chair, Lynn Houston as Vice Chair of Operations, and Kelsie Clark as District Commissioner, being spurred along by District Executive Bennett Dixon, the path blazed by the Spirit Trail begins. Let it long serve the youth and adults of the Scouting community to help young men and families grow and uphold our beliefs.

% Key32.4 Leadership 56.2%

23.6%

District Chair

Doug Furnell

District Commissioner

Peter Meline

District Executive

John Fitzpatrick

Soaring Eagle Spirit Trail

2015 ADVANCEMENT 51.8 56.2%%

Boy Scout Cub Scout

SpiritRivers Trail Twin

63.7 23.6%%

(913) 897-6903 (913) 755-1347

Twin Rivers

28.3%

December 3 Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm SpiritFirst Trail Presbyterian Twin Rivers Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm % Presbyterian First 63.7 28.3%Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 10 Recharter Turn-in, 6:00-6:30 pm Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS

January 7 Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS

(816) 942-9333 John.Fitzpatrick@scouting.org

7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 14 Recharter Turn-in, 6:00-6:30 pm Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS 14 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS 23 District Dinner, 6:30 pm Town Square, Paola, KS

February 4 Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 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 Café, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS

It’s Recharter Time! If you haven’t completed your recharter for 2016, now is the time to start. In the Twin Rivers District, charters must be processed in January. If you have any questions please contact your unit commissioner for help. Once you have completed your online recharter, printed and signed the hard copy, you have a number of opportunities to turn in the paperwork and money. Commissioners will be available to take your charter at the December and January Roundtables. You can also bring your completed charters to the Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS, on December 10 or at the latest January 14. Key things to remember: Start early and register all active Scouts and Scouters. Scouters, be sure that your Youth Protection Training is upto-date. You may turn in your charter as long as the Youth Protection is up to date for all leaders. This year you do not need to provide proof of training for current position.

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