Adventures in Scouting - October-November 2016 by Heart of America Council, BSA

Cub Scout Family Campouts....... Page 3 Have a blast and create Scouting memories with your family.

October/November 2016

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Haunted Trails �� Page 6 Scare-up fun at a Halloween favorite nestled in the woods of Camp Naish.

Volume 21 — Number 5

2016 Distinguished Citizen

All-American Evening 2016 Distinguished Citizen, Roshann Parris, Honored Amid A Star-Spangled Salute To Scouting. Page 13 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

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FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE

The Chicken or the Egg, Part II… Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts

n the last issue of Adventures in Scouting, I talked about the attributes of a strong Cub Scout Pack and how it relates to new youth recruitment and retention. In this issue, I’d like to talk about what separates great Boy Scout Troops from mediocre ones in their recruitment and retention of new members. If you volunteer with a Boy Scout Troop do you know where your new members come from? When do you start to recruit new 5th graders and others into your troop? For the success of any troop, it is critical that a new class of Scouts join your troop each year, ideally at least 5-8 to form a new Scout patrol. As a council we transition about 78% of our registered 5th grade Webelos into a Boy Scout Troop. While it would be great if this was an automatic process and the Webelos and parents just showed up for a Scout meeting, this is just not the case. Our Webelos and their parents have a choice of what troop they join and for that matter, if they join at all. From my experience, the two things that will directly influence a boy joining a troop are: What troop are his friends in and does the boy and his parents feel welcome by both the youth and adult members? Here are the things that every troop needs to consider in their recruitment process: ▶ New Boy Scout & Parent Recruitment: For our best troops, the process of recruitment actually starts during the 4th Grade

recruiter patch to recognize a Scout who brings in a new member.

Webelos year. As a troop, you need to “connect” with the Webelos and their parents early in their first year. It is critically important that you don’t just recruit new Scouts, but also find an area for their parent to connect with the troop. ▶ Den Chief: What better way to connect with the Webelos Scouts than by having a Scout from your troop serve as a Den Chief for the Webelos Dens!

▶ When to Crossover? For many years it was common practice not to bring new boys into a Boy Scout Troop from Webelos until the start of a new year—January/ February. This is too long to wait. Why would we want a new Scout’s first campout to be one of the troop’s coldest? Take Webelos on a campout in the fall when the weather is nice! ▶ Peer to Peer Recruitment: Without a doubt, one of the best ways to recruit new members is to have your current members recruit their friends. Use the BSA

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING Published February/March, April/May, June/July, August/ September, October/November, December/January by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. This issue and past archived issues can be found on the Heart of America Council website, www.hoac-bsa.org. PRESIDENT Scott Boswell COUNCIL COMMISSIONER Hon. Keith W. Sickendick SCOUT EXECUTIVE Kendrick J.E. Miller

VICE PRESIDENTS Jeremy Croucher William Easley Tom Freeman Aaron R. Guest Clifford W. Illig Richard A. McWhirt Jeanette Prenger Gregg Riess Zachary H. Shafran Charlie M. Tetrick

COUNCIL CALENDAR

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

▶ Troop Program Plan & Communication: Parents are looking for a well-run troop with an annual program plan. Do you have a printed program calendar you can give to new parents? Does your troop have a website and/or Facebook page? Make it easy for parents and Scouts to stay current on troop activities. ▶ Budget: It takes finances and an annual budget to operate a successful troop. ▶ Separation of Leadership: Share the responsibilities of running the troop with other adults. Many adults each doing something to help support the troop is better than just a few adults carrying the entire workload. ▶ Follow Up: For many of our new Scouts, if they miss a few meetings they may think they are too far behind and don’t return. Our best troops make it a practice at their monthly committee meetings to review the names of Scouts who missed 2 or more meetings in the last month and then personally follow up with a visit or call to the parent. I truly believe that one of the challenges about a boy being in Boy Scouts is that they don’t realize the new skills and leadership development that they are learning. If a boy doesn’t learn these skills in Scouting, where will he? As always if you have any questions, ideas or concerns let me know. Kenn Miller (816) 569-4980 Kendrick.Miller@Scouting.org

October 1-2 1 3 5 7-8 7-9 8-9 14 16-16 14-15 15-16 15 15 17 18 20 22 22 22-23 22 24 26 29

Webelos STEM Weekend—Bartle OA Vigil Banquet Fill it up Popcorn Orders Due Council Day Camp Meeting Sporting Clays Classic Wood Badge Training Cub Family Campout—Bartle Bartle Camp Draw OA NLS/NLATS Cub Family Campout—Naish Cub Family Campout—Bartle Scout Day at Kansas Speedway Jamboree on the Air Popcorn Return Paperwork Due Mic-O-Say Dinner/Auction Bartle Camp Draw Bartle Camp Draw Naish Camp Draw Naish Adventure Weekend Popcorn Show N’ Sell Returns Due Final Popcorn Orders Due Online Council Coordinated Meeting Haunted Trails

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Campmaster Dinner Council Day Camp Meeting Popcorn Distribution University of Scouting Naish Adventure Weekend Council Properties Committee Mtg International Scouting Committee Mtg Council Activities Committee Mtg Council Risk Management Committee Mtg Council Shooting Sports Committee Mtg Council Annual Banquet Thanksgiving—Council Service Center Closed 29 Council Membership Committee Mtg 29 Council Commissioner Mtg

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Popcorn Payments Due Council Day Camp Meeting Council Marketing Committee Mtg Council Activities Committee Mtg Remodeling—Kansas City Scout Shop Closed Council PR Committee Mtg Council Training Committee Mtg Council Advancement Committee Mtg Christmas & Hanukkah—Council Service Center Closed Bartle Camp Staff Interviews Camp Staff Reunion

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COUNCIL NEWS

More than A Car… He’s the Scout behind this year’s fall marketing campaign. Now a member of Troop 354, Michael G’s Pinewood Derby car was the inspiration and star of our “It’s Not A Car...” recruitment campaign. To show our appreciation, Michael was a presented a mini-billboard courtesy of Lamar Advertising at his Court of Honor in September.

READY TO RECRUIT School Night for Scouting 2016

Recruitment season is in the homestretch and we are happy to report that nearly 3,500 new Scouts have joined the fun! But recruitment doesn’t stop when School Night ends. Here are a few tips to make sure every boy has the opportunity to join. • Utilize online or text to join resources yearround. Have prospective families visit www. KCScouting.org or text JOINSCOUTS to 51555. • Follow-up with every family that joined at School Night and make sure they have started attending meetings. • Follow up with every family that attended School Night and did not join. Find out why and ask if they are still interested. • Conduct a second or third recruitment event.

CUB SCOUT FAMILY CAMPOUTS You’re going to have a blast! Bring the entire family to one of our Cub Scout Family Campouts at Bartle or Naish this October and join the launch party. All new Cub Scouts attend FREE. This is your chance to create Scouting memories with your family and have a blast while doing it. Learn more or register online at www.ScoutCamping.org.

OCTOBER CAMPOUTS

October 8-9 | Bartle October 14-15 | Naish October 15-16 | Bartle

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COUNCIL NEWS nother summer and another record year for the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camp Staff A Camp Staff College Scholarship program. In 2016, camp staff members from Rotary Camp and the Theodore Naish Scholarships Soar and H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservations received a staggering 108 college scholarships valued at more than $152,000. to $152,000

The Camp Staff College Scholarship program was created 17 years ago as a way to encourage college-age camp staff to return to camp. The program continues to grow each year and ensures the best camping experience possible for all campers.

2016 Theodore Naish Scout Reservation scholarship recipients

The program is funded through annual donations and endowments that have been earmarked for scholarships. Over the past six years, the amount of scholarships has increased by 132% and the number of staff receiving them has grown by 22%. Visit www.hoac-bsa.org for more information or how you can donate to the 2017 Camp Staff College Scholarship program.

2016 H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation scholarship recipients

Heart of America Council

Council Nominating Committee On January 19, 2017, 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 Heart of America Council Service Center.Â

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COUNCIL NEWS

A HELPING HAND Scout Comes to Rescue of Father and Son During Hike on Reservation

W Fill the Fridge Scouts from across the council rallied to help Harvesters, 41-Action News and Price Chopper Fill the Fridge September 6–10. The annual food drive helps feed hungry families in Kansas City. All Scouts who volunteered or who donated to the campaign were recognized with the official Fill the Fridge patch.

SOCKTOBER Begins October 1 It’s a perfect pair… Join the Heart of America Council and The Call KC for Socktober 2016! We’re asking all Scouts to help us collect new pairs of socks to donate to homeless organizations in advance of the winter months. This is an excellent way for Scouts to directly serve the less fortunate in their communities. Socktober officially kicks off October 1. Visit www.thecallkc.org/socktober for more information and to register.

hat first started out as a normal hike at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, soon became the ultimate of example of what it means to be a Scout. Earlier this summer at Bartle, Mike Mundy and his 11-yearold disabled son, Sam, found themselves in need of help after they encountered a patch of rough terrain during a hike. They were searching for “Gambler’s Cave” and “Scorpion Hill,” both of which were required destinations to locate in order to win one of the coveted Trading Post Bandanas. But the hot July sun and rugged landscape began to take its toll on the father and son duo—so much that they soon became overwhelmed and wondered how

they would make it back to camp in time. Then, from out of nowhere, a young man appeared. His name was Nathaniel Baggerly, a Scout from Troop 111. Nathan immediately helped the struggling pair by carrying Sam’s crutches and hiking gear as Sam was carried by his father. All three made it safely back to camp and it was all because of Nathaniel’s duty to help other people at all times. When asked about the ordeal Nathanial simply responded, “I just did the right thing.” Thank you Nathanial for being a shining example of what it means to be a Scout.

Heartland Tree Alliance Academy October 29 & November 5 We’re teaming up with Heartland Tree Alliance for a day of learning and community service. Join us on October 29 and November 5 as we dig in to make a difference and earn the Forestry Merit Badge at the same time.

Where: Blue Valley Park in Kansas City, MO (near 23rd and Topping Avenue). When: October 29 or November 5 (Scouts attend only one date). Rain date: November 12. Who:

For Boy Scouts, Venturers and Varsity Scouts only.

Why: Participating Scouts will earn the Forestry Merit Badge and earn 3 community service hours. Other: Reservations are limited to the first 75 Scouts for each date. Scouts are asked to wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Bring a re-usable water bottle. All tree planting tools will be provided.

Cost:

FREE. Scouts will receive a snack prior to the tree planting activity.

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COUNCIL NEWS

Scout Day Returns to Kansas Speedway Saturday, October 15 Start your engines! Scout Day returns to Kansas Speedway Saturday, October 15. Experience the thrill of the NASCAR XFINITY Series for only $20. Scout Day ticket packages include a race ticket, dedicated parking, the use of a race day FanVision controller, and an exclusive appearance by NASCAR’s Ryan Blaney! At 22-years old, third generation racer Ryan Blaney pilots the iconic No. 21 Ford in his rookie season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He also spends time behind the wheel of the No. 22 Ford in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Besides racing, Ryan will also be a series regular in the third season of Nickelodeon’s NASCAR-themed show Hammer Down. Ryan will be on hand to meet Scouts as well as answer questions and take photos. Scouts will also get to follow their favorite driver with their own FanVision controller. FanVision puts the action of NASCAR at your fingertips with up to 8 in-car cameras, replays, a digital radio scanner, and real-time statistics at every turn.

Only 1,000 Scout Day ticket packages available! Register now at ScoutDayattheSpeedway.kintera.org.

There’s something waiting for you in the woods this Halloween… It’s Haunted Trails!

Guard of Honor Scouts line the field during the National Anthem at Sporting Kansas City Scout Night on September 9. More than 1,200 Scouts and their families attended the sold out event.

Scouting 500

“Back on the Track” August 25-27, 2017 | Kansas Speedway It’s the event that everyone will be talking about. We’re back on the track August 25-27, 2017 for the Scouting 500 at Kansas Speedway! Experience the best of Kansas City Scouting and go full throttle with more than 100 activities over 3 days of high octane excitement. Open to Scouts and family members, this is one event that you won’t want to miss! Online registration begins this November at .

Scouting500.org

Haunted Trails is a Halloween themed event for all Cub Scouts and their families. Travel the Haunted Trails of Camp Naish on Saturday, October 29. Cost is $8 per person for ages 5 and up and $4 per person for ages 4 and under. The fee includes a light meal, shuttle service and patch. This event is family friendly! Space is limited for this Halloween favorite, so register today at http://HauntedTrails2016.kintera.org.

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COUNCIL NEWS

University of Scouting

Pricing

Saturday, November 5 | MCC Business & Technology Campus Your Scouting education starts here! More than just a day of learning, University of Scouting will provide you with fresh ideas, resources and enthusiasm to put the pizazz into your Scouting program. There is truly something for everyone.

Boy Scouts

$7.00 each

Adults

1 adult free for every 5 paid scouts

Additional Adults

$10.00 each

Minimum of 10 scouts to book

To check availability or book your trip call 816.556.3234!

LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com/kansascity THE LEGO® MOVIE © & ™ LEGO Group & Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. (s16).LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and LEGOLAND are trademarks of The LEGO Group. © The LEGO Group.

Our vision of future success is educated and skilled Scout Leaders who enthusiastically guide, instruct, and inspire youth and adults across all programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Enroll today and Educate, Excite, Empower!

Sample Courses Include: Trainer’s Edge Recording Advancement Online Re-Chartering Seminar Life to Eagle Coaching High Adventure STEM Exploration The Art of Storytelling Marketing & PR Scouting 500 International Scouting The New Venturing Camping 101 AND MUCH MORE!

UNIVERSITY of Scouting

Saturday, November 5 Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology Campus

Cost: $15 www.hoac-bsa.org/University-of-Scouting

Pricing Boy Scouts

$7.00 each

Adults

1 adult free for every 5 paid scouts

Additional Adults

$10.00 each Minimum of 10 scouts to book

To check availability or book your trip call 816.556.3234!

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FINANCE NEWS

In Memory of:

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opcorn season is officially here—and with new incentives and products like Visa gift cards, a Spinto-Win Party, and our World Series Champion Kansas City Royals tin—your Scouts will fill-up their sales sheets in no time. But before you travel door-to-door or set up shop at a storefront, have you considered selling online? The Trails End online sale is the best way to reach friends and family who live out of town. Simply send an email to your customers asking them to purchase products online. Your customers can then click on the link in your email and can begin shopping right away. They order products online and pay with a credit card, and Trail’s End ships the products directly to your customers. There’s no product delivery or collecting money!

Sign-up to sell online at www.trails-end.com

SALE SCHEDULE October 3

Early Bird Incentive Deadline

October 17

Submit Returns Online

October 24

Place Final Order

November 1

Place Prize Order

November 1

Enter Fill-it Up Information

November 4–5

Final Product Distribution

November 28

Scholarship Forms Due

December 5

Final Payment Due

Vonda Crain C Neil Crain M Judy Helmich Sam Hoeper Jr Katherine Kirke Linda Oelklaus Frank Diecidue Jr John & Phyllis Renken Mark Fasbinder Marilyn Shapiro Phyllis Jeanne Finn Traci & Roger Brunton Dale & Paula Greer Janice & Gary Taylor Charles L Greene Richard Lapp Charles Hasenyager Rachelle & Robert Furney Nellie Irene Martling Hastings John & Paula Davis Kent & Linda Dorsch Dave & Deborah Dribben Joel Fish Joe & Phyllis Fiedler Dan & Judi Gehrke Howard & Jane Hawkins Terry & Tommy Johnson Clark Legg Don & Leelah Lograsso William & Bernice Martling Danny & Leslie Schick Susan Simms Kent & Jeri Vick G Catherine Wight

Harold Nance John & Phyllis Renken Kevin Roth Javier & Kara Aldrette Building Owners & Managers Assocation David Cash Gretchen & Michael Conn John & Janet Cookinham Douglas & Carol Edwards & Family Fogelman Mgmt Group Bill & Nancy Dobrinski Francis & Janet Duff JE Dunn Construction Co Robert & Susan Holcomb Ckaydua Kaiser Perry & Berth Kilpatrick Gregory & Diane Krug Mcreality – Joseph Albertson Rob Paula Logan Scott Mcruer Diana Moran Melodae & Jerry Morris Mr & Mrs Gary Sachs John & Linda Siemann Kathy & Stanley Sims James Tucker Larry Van Tuyl Brabara & Fred Vanecek Thomas & Amy Vandoorn Anita & Steven Woolf John & Jacqueline Woolway

Clinton Rutledge Janis Perry Heart of America Council Staff Zane Schafer MSTA Boards & Staff James “Jim” Terry Heart of America Council Staff Robert Wald Heart of America Council Staff Robert L Woodbury J.J.C.T.M. Foundation Thomas C Peterson Purd & Margaret Wright

In Honor of: Anthony E Ball Anne Wiedenkelle Dick Hinderliter Allison Hinderlinter Matt Hinderlinter Joel Silverman Gail Goldstein Deborah Goodbinder

Charles Kimbell Mark & Melissa Anderson Edwin D Kinney Caleb & EJ Adams Jo Anne Covington Jennifer & Richard Hackett Michael & Jeanmary Latka Gene, Kristi, Kathy & Kelli Jewell Norma & Gary Schilmoeller Barbara Wittenborn and The MaHaffie Farmstead Foundation Michael & Patricia Williams Issac Kirk Sid & Catherine Roberts

A fixture of Scouting in Kansas City, James “Jim” Terry served the Heart of America Council with distinction as Scout Executive from 2000-2005. He went on to serve the National BSA as Assistant Chief Scout Executive and Chief Financial Officer from 2005 to 2011. The Heart of America has established the James Terry Memorial Fund to honor his legacy. All donations benefit the Heart of America Council’s Camp Staff College Scholarship fund. Donate online at http://igfn.us/f/116p/n. To remember a loved one or honor a friend, mail your check to Memorials & Tributes, Heart of America Council, Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 414177, Kansas City, MO 64141-4177. For more information, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965.

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STEM IN SCOUTING

SuperNova! The finish Line in sight!

THE STEM GUY SuperNova…Wow! The Top award, the pinnacle. Scouts that have worked their way through the Nova awards can start earning the SuperNova award after they earn three Nova awards. But what gives? Why all the fan fair? I asked that question to several engineering companies around the area. The answer was quick and to the point. A Scout that has achieved SuperNova has done something special. Many programs claim to focus on STEM, but the Boy Scout program proves it. Measurable mile stones. Measurable awards. Good stuff for many engineering companies. And add in Eagle? Wow! An unstoppable combination of all the best traits a company is looking for. The Boy Scout program has a key advantage that many programs don’t have, and that is mentors. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) that partner with the Scout to amplify the learning. The Scout likes math? They partner with a mathematician. Engineering is the game? Engineer is what they get. All courtesy of your local district and council. Oh, it’s not easy. It shouldn’t be. It’s fun, and exciting, and designed to stretch the scout further then they thought they would ever get. It’s not a weekend thing, it’s life changing. The STEM Guy Questions? Email jim.forson@HPE.com

Adventure Camp Weekends Fall 2016 | Camp Naish October 8 October 22 November 5

www.hoac-bsa.org/minicamp-weekends

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CAMPING CUB SCOUT & PROGRAMS CAMPING

MIC-O-SAY NEWS

Tribe Surpasses 80,000 Members Eighty Thousand. That is a lot of anything. Do you think this number would surprise the founders of Mic-O-Say? H. Roe Bartle knew he had created something unique and special amongst Scouters. The Tribe grew to eighty thousand members during 5th session of 2016. We have grown from a few rows of logs in a council ring to an amphitheater that holds well over a thousand members. We have grown from a notebook to record Tribesmen, to a sophisticated database to manage our program. We have grown in our conviction to uphold those ideas important to each Tribesman. Although our membership is now over 80,000, the strength of the program is the relationships we build and the commonality that is shared by all.

Induction Season a Huge Success It was another great Induction season on the Reservation. We are happy to report that we welcomed 545 new Ordeal members and 287 new Brotherhood members in 2016. That means our Ceremony Teams conducted more than 60 ceremonies for the year! Wow!

2017 Winter Banquet Saturday, January 7

DoubleTree | Overland Park

National Leadership Seminar Comes to KC

2017 Boy Scout Camp Draw H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation • Friday, October 14 • Thursday, October 20 • Saturday, October 22

Theodore Naish Scout Reservation • Saturday, October 22 Contact the Council Camping Department with Questions at (816) 942-9333 or visit www.ScoutCamping.org.

The National Leadership Seminar and National Lodge Advisor Training Seminar will enhance the leadership skills of the Lodge’s key youth and adult members. The seminar is an intensive experience in learning about leadership and practicing some of the skills that a leader uses. The next Seminar is in our own backyard on October 14 – 16, 2016 at the Heartland Center in Parkville, MO. Register online at www.Tamegonit.org.

Tamegonit Lodge Fall Calendar October 1

Vigil Banquet

October 14 – 16

NLS/NLATS

November 12

Trading Post Service Project

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TOP HONORS

5th A nnual Special Recognition Issue

See whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taking home Top Honors for their service to Scouting Pages 12-22

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TOP HONORS — SILVER BEAVER

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition a council may bestow on an adult volunteer. The Heart of America Council is proud to recognize the

Dr. Donald D. Deshler

Bradley W. Fountain

Verlee Gilkerson

Bud Hastings

B. Scott Hess

Thomas E. Hines III

Roger O. Johnson

Gene Meyer

Bill O’Connor

James W. Peavey

Steven S. Ranzenberger

Gregg Riess

Gary Sachs

Scott F. Smith

Troy Stigall

Larry A. Strickland

Kevin Templin

Blake Williams

Sam Valenti

2016

Silver Beaver

Award Recipients for their service to Scouting.

Honorees will be recognized at the 2016 Council Banquet—A Celebration of Scouting—on November 16 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Online reservations are available now at www.hoac-bsa.org/annualrecognition-dinner.

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TOP HONORS — DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN

Denon Martinez 2016 Roshann Parris Eagle Scout Scholarship

n September 15, the Heart of America Council honored Roshann Parris as the 2016 Distinguished Citizen. The Distinguished Citizen Award honors a local individual or company for their efforts in making a distinct difference in the fabric of our community. Roshann is the founder of Parris Communications Inc., a Kansas City-based 2016 Distinguished Citizen Roshann Parris and Council President Scott Boswell public relations and strategic communications firm. While managing her energized Parris team, Roshann has simultaneously maintained an active Washington, D.C.-based public sector career which, since 1978, has included 6 years on the United States Senate staff and senior roles on 10 presidential campaign staffs of Democratic candidates. Led by event co-chairs Cliff Illig, Terry Dunn, Mark Jorgenson, Russ Welsh, and Gary Forsee, this year’s all-American Distinguished Citizen celebration also awarded two $10,000 college scholarships to area Eagle Scouts.

Denon Martinez received his Eagle Scout Award in 2011 from Troop 1080 chartered to Holy Cross Parents for Scouting. During his Scouting career, Denon earned 44 merit badges and three Eagle Palms. He has served in numerous leadership positions including Den Chief and Senior Patrol Leader and has participated in two National Jamborees. Denon is currently a freshman at the University of Missouri – Kansas City Roshann Parris and Parris Scholarship and plans to pursue a recipient Denon Martinez career in law enforcement.

Matthew Crotty 2016 Ewing M. Kauffman Eagle Scout Scholarship Matthew Crotty received his Eagle Scout Award in 2013 as a member of Troop 1124 chartered to Raymore Christian Church. His many leadership positions include Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Scoutmaster, Venturing Crew President, and Camp Staff Member— serving three summers at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and one summer at Rotary Camp. Matthew is a freshman at Longview Community College and is pursuing a degree in Matthew Long, Kauffman Foundation, music education. presents the Ewing M. Kauffman Eagle Scout Scholarship to Matthew Crotty

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TOP HONORS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WOOD BADGE

2016 Wood Badge Training Participants Heart of America Council Course C5-307-16-1

Anne Carlson............................... Pioneer Trails

Sean Obyrne................................. Pioneer Trails

Larry Cook................................... Big Muddy

Christine OConnor..................... Iron Horse

Robert Daniels............................. Iron Horse

Shane Parker................................ Golden Eagle

Michael Abbott............................ Lone Bear

Joseph Davis................................. Golden Eagle

Judith Price................................... Kaw

Cody Abbott................................. Lone Bear

Kelly Faflick.................................. Iron Horse

Eric Rainwater............................. High Trail

Kristine Adams............................ Golden Eagle

Heather Foster............................. Iron Horse

Terrel Schimpf.............................. Golden Eagle

David Ayers.................................. Kaw

Benjamin Gregory....................... Frontier

Adam Singleton........................... Council

Ana Barata.................................... Iron Horse

Sandy Groff.................................. Iron Horse

Nicole Smith................................. Kaw

Scott Barnhart.............................. Spirit Trail

John Harding............................... Iron Horse

Patrick Snider............................... Spirit Trail

Paul Bertrand............................... Soaring Eagle

Ramona Hoffman........................ Iron Horse

Ben Stallings................................. High Trail

Gene Beyer................................... Soaring Eagle

Shane Johnson............................. Iron Horse

Stephen Stark............................... Pioneer Trails

Randall Blair................................ Soaring Eagle

Mark Kent..................................... High Trail

Andrew Sudduth......................... Spirit Trail

Conrad Blake............................... Mormon Trail

Nathan Klein................................ Iron Horse

Robert Todd................................. Blue Elk

Cortland Bolles............................ Council

Robert Marks............................... Spirit Trail

Jon Trumble................................. Blue Elk

Jeffery Bouma.............................. Kaw

Cieara McCoy.............................. Pelathe

Matthew Willings........................ Lone Bear

Cameron Brenton........................ Golden Eagle

Brenda Miller............................... Soaring Eagle

Robert Wilson.............................. Spirit Trail

James Butler................................. Golden Eagle

Ray Niboro................................... Iron Horse

Daniel Wise.................................. Iron Horse

Course C5-307-16-2

James Matney............................... High Trail

Ramona Hoffman........................ Iron Horse

Janell Neal..................................... Council

Renee Waltrip.............................. Golden Eagle

Janet Harkins................................ Shawnee Trails

Robert Daniels............................. Iron Horse

Alex Taylor................................... Shawnee Trails

Jesse Lockard................................ Shawnee Trails

Robert Taylor............................... Shawnee Trails

Anthony Parrack......................... Soaring Eagle

Joel Whitaker............................... Shawnee Trails

Robert Wilkinson........................ Golden Eagle

Benjamin Gregory....................... Frontier

Joseph Engle................................. Golden Eagle

Robin Richardson........................ Shawnee Trails

Bruce Wagar................................. Iron Horse

Lisa Langston............................... Golden Eagle

Roger Messner............................. Iron Horse

Cameron Brenton........................ Golden Eagle

Lisa Kinder................................... Golden Eagle

Scott Hutchens............................. Spirit Trail

Christopher Powell...................... Shawnee Trails

Matthew Roberts......................... Golden Eagle

Scott Rockwell.............................. Blue Elk

Dennis Delantonas Jr.................. Shawnee Trails

Melisa Lord.................................. Pelathe

Shane Lockard............................. Lone Bear

Dillon England............................. Blue Elk

Michael Payne.............................. Golden Eagle

Stephen Stark............................... Golden Eagle

Eric Davis..................................... Blue Elk

Michael Ferguson........................ Iron Horse

Tony Buchanan............................ Iron Horse

Gary Suskind................................ Blue Elk

Norah Joslin................................. Iron Horse

Vicki Johnson............................... Golden Eagle

Gregory Reynolds........................ Soaring Eagle

Paige Lawson................................ Golden Eagle

Victor Andonie............................ High Trail

James Reynolds............................ Golden Eagle

Paul Bertrand............................... Soaring Eagle

Zara Ferguson Holsted............... Northern Lights

James Ornce................................. High Trail

Paul Oberrieder........................... Iron Horse

Course Director: Todd Martin

Course Director: Alan Clark

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TOP HONORS â&#x20AC;&#x201D;NYLT

2016 National Youth Leadership Training Participants Heart of America Council Course Director: Tim Helton Dylan Alspach.................. High Trail Cheyenne Anderson........ Pelathe Brendan Arens.................. High Trail Hannah Au Yeong............ Pelathe Brandon Ball..................... Spirit Trail Samuel Bastin.................... Iron Horse JC Bicknell......................... Blue Elk Aric Blake.......................... Spirit Trail Jacob Bohanon.................. Golden Eagle Aiden Boze........................ Spirit Trail Alex Brehe......................... Spirit Trail Spencer Brinkmeyer........ Blue Elk Joshua Brison.................... Blue Elk Zarius Buharivala............. Golden Eagle Benjamin Burger.............. Pelathe John Chirpich................... Golden Eagle Samuel Clinton................. High Trail Joshua Clinton.................. High Trail Dominick Colacicco........ Kaw Isaac Conner..................... Northern Lights Tristan Copeland.............. Golden Eagle Jackson Crowther............. Iron Horse Michael Devoe.................. High Trail Drew Faflick...................... Iron Horse Tyler Fagan........................ Spirit Trail Jacob Farmer..................... Twin Rivers Zachary Ferguson............. High Trail Connor Flannery.............. Iron Horse Micah Floyd...................... Spirit Trail Carson Foster.................... Golden Eagle Michael Foster.................. Golden Eagle Clay Froehlich................... High Trail Timothy Fulton................. Golden Eagle Alexander Gallagher........ Golden Eagle Jack Garbeff....................... Iron Horse Patrick Gessler.................. Golden Eagle Charles Gessler................. Golden Eagle Zane Giddings.................. Golden Eagle Kellen Green..................... Golden Eagle Jake Guenther................... Soaring Eagle Seth Guest.......................... Blue Elk Dylan Harding.................. Iron Horse Ian Heitmann.................... Soaring Eagle Kyle Hernandez................ Iron Horse Roger Hill, Jr...................... Golden Eagle Nathan Hurst.................... Mormon Trail Mike Jacobson................... Iron Horse Braeden Jevne................... Twin Rivers Skye Jewett Hill................. Blue Elk Luke Jines.......................... Golden Eagle Conner Jordan.................. Iron Horse

Miles Kelley....................... Spirit Trail Nathaniel Kent.................. High Trail David Kinkade.................. Golden Eagle Trace Kitzmann................ High Trail Spencer Klaassen.............. Iron Horse Samantha Koch................. Pelathe Cameron Kotwitz............. Iron Horse Anthony Krebs.................. Kaw Thomas Kupec.................. Northern Lights Alex Lafayette.................... High Trail Noah Lafayette.................. High Trail Brock Lane........................ High Trail Cassidy Lathrom............... Pelathe Jeffrey Laubscher.............. Golden Eagle Jairus Leeman................... High Trail Charles Licata.................... High Trail Benjamin Llamas.............. High Trail Dakota Lloyd..................... Twin Rivers Isaiah Luck........................ High Trail Ezekiel Luck...................... High Trail Stephanie Lundry............. Pelathe Max Magee........................ High Trail Benjamin Manning.......... High Trail Benjamin Matney............. Twin Rivers Sean McAllister................. Iron Horse Danielle McEathron......... Pelathe Quinton Mindrup............ Iron Horse Jimmy Moloney................ Golden Eagle George Moore................... Golden Eagle David Mudge.................... Golden Eagle Jerald Mutchler................. Golden Eagle Aaron Nero........................ Golden Eagle Shawn Nutt........................ Iron Horse Thomas Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor............ Iron Horse Grant Owen....................... Northern Lights Josh Parker........................ Golden Eagle Steven Parker.................... Iron Horse Evan Perlinger................... Shawnee Trails Hank Perry Dalcamo....... Iron Horse Zachary Popejoy............... Golden Eagle Joel Priest........................... Northern Lights Garrett Rausch.................. Twin Rivers Sean Reed.......................... Golden Eagle Alexander Reid................. Golden Eagle Anthony Reid.................... High Trail Caleb Reid......................... High Trail Miklo Rietbrock................ Lone Bear Jack Roberts...................... High Trail Dakota Sampsel................ Kaw Michael Saye...................... Golden Eagle Griffin Schauf.................... Iron Horse Ryan Scott.......................... Golden Eagle

Andrew Senzig.................. Shawnee Trails Corbin Shores................... Golden Eagle C. Brett Smith................... Iron Horse Seth Snowden.................... Golden Eagle Samuel Spiker.................... Kaw Brent Stark......................... Golden Eagle Samuel Starner.................. High Trail Wes Steiner........................ Twin Rivers Patrick Steinkamp............ Golden Eagle James Stock........................ Lone Bear Zane Stutzman.................. Iron Horse Collin Sumler.................... Spirit Trail Adam Suskind................... Blue Elk Matt Swearingen............... High Trail Thomas Swilley................. High Trail Jacob Sylva......................... Iron Horse Michael Thomann............ Iron Horse Jacob Trigg......................... Pioneer Trails Alexander Trischler.......... Golden Eagle Cameron Walbran............ Golden Eagle Teague Walters.................. Soaring Eagle Trenton Werner................ High Trail Jamie Winebrenner.......... Pelathe Christopher Wissmann... Northern Lights Tyler Won.......................... High Trail Blake Woods..................... Spirit Trail

15 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

October/November 2016

TOP HONORS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CUB SCOUT CAMPING

2016 Top Camping Cub Scout Packs Heart of America Council

Top 3 Cub Scout Camping Packs By District Pack

% of Scouts Camping

BLUE ELK

Pack

% of Scouts Camping

LONE BEAR

Pack

% of Scouts Camping

SPIRIT TRAIL

4362

135.3%

4400

98.1%

4124

183.3%

4175

122.2%

4399

98.0%

4240

157.1%

4603

121.7%

4225

91.4%

4210

150.0%

BIG MUDDY

MORMON TRAIL

SHAWNEE TRAILS

4415

83.8%

4417

200.0%

3352

128.6%

4286

72.2%

4218

133.3%

3247

128.6%

4243

66.7%

3044

116.7%

3127

121.4%

GOLDEN EAGLE

NORTHERN LIGHTS

TWIN RIVERS

4096

147.6%

4441

124.3%

3099

126.7%

4447

119.1%

4330

114.3%

3100

106.3%

4460

114.3%

4248

104.0%

3063

91.3%

HIGH TRAIL

PELATHE

4778

109.1%

3363

107.1%

4391

102.6%

3057

104.5%

4366

100.0%

3064

97.1%

IRON HORSE

PIONEER TRAILS

3281

150.0%

4016

78.7%

3289

131.3%

4080

74.3%

3088

124.0%

4025

66.7%

KAW

SOARING EAGLE

3304

139.5%

3131

127.8%

3167

113.6%

3383

115.8%

3045

100.0%

3092

108.3%

*Includes Heart of America Council Camps Only

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October/November 2016

TOP HONORS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BOY SCOUT CAMPING

2016 Top Camping Boy Scout Troops Heart of America Council

Top 3 Boy Scout Camping Troops By District Troop

% of Scouts Camping

BLUE ELK

Troop

% of Scouts Camping

KAW

Troop

% of Scouts Camping

PIONEER TRAILS

1257

100.0%

61.5%

1040

100.0%

1605

100.0%

304

55.2%

1050

93.8%

1216

88.9%

133

44.4%

1084

77.1%

BIG MUDDY

LONE BEAR

SOARING EAGLE

1611

168.0%

1225

88.9%

396

79.3%

1414

166.7%

1340

81.8%

324

77.4%

1258

120.0%

1513

75.0%

74.1%

GOLDEN EAGLE

MORMON TRAIL

SPIRIT TRAIL

1354

120.0%

785

125.0%

1245

121.1%

1302

100.0%

1274

110.0%

1510

100.0%

1900

100.0%

1099

105.3%

1163

94.1%

HIGH TRAIL

NORTHERN LIGHTS

SHAWNEE TRAILS

1516

120.0%

1433

100.0%

428

88.0%

1285

90.9%

1393

96.9%

246

87.5%

1550

90.9%

1495

89.2%

256

86.7%

IRON HORSE

PELATHE

TWIN RIVERS

100.0%

73.0%

126

100.0%

369

100.0%

66.7%

505

100.0%

89.8%

52.9%

101

83.3%

*Includes Heart of America Council Camps Only

17 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

October/November 2016

TOP HONORS — TAMEGONIT LODGE

2016 Order of the Arrow Vigil Members Tamegonit Lodge THE VIGIL HONOR Alertness to the needs of others is the mark of the Vigil Honor. It calls for an individual with an unusual awareness of the possibilities within each situation.

Youth Asa Abrahmason

Mathew Vest

Austin Lemmons

Michael Gates

Austin Simms

Philip Davis

Colton Lauber

Trey Meyers

Hunter Ruskanen

Thaddeus Nash

The Vigil Honor is a high mark of distinction and recognition reserved for those Arrowmen who, by reason of exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest, have made distinguished contributions beyond the immediate responsibilities of their position of office to one or more of the following:

John Bennett IV

Benjamin Bissen

Noah Armstrong

Ben Walters

Joe Ward

Philip Vaughn

Josh Reiss

Tom Deane

Justin Brown

Jacob Weinemann

• Lodge • Order of the Arrow • Scouting community • Scout Camp

Kyle Skelton

The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to lodge, council, and Scouting. Membership cannot be won by a person's conscious endeavors.

Adults Allan High

Philip Riley

Barbara Garcia

Timothy Helton

Ed Chapman III

Todd Martin

Eric Hallmark

Tom Lanio

Jim Hanus

Angela Nguyen

Jeanie Salmon

Leona Dekat

Jeff Wandke

Lester Ham

Marty Fahnke

Ed Molt

Mike Nolan

Larry Zeilmann

Nathan Nowatzke

18 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

October/November 2016

TOP HONORS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TRIBE OF MIC-O-SAY

2016 Tribal Council Elevations Tribe of Mic-O-Say Sachem Brian Beissenherz...............................Far Distant Fiery Arrow Scott Boswell.......................................Trusted Eagle James R Braden...................................Summer Triangle Benjamin L Brodersen....................... Son of Quiet Buzzing Bee John W Burre......................................Burning Black Wasp Eric C Caldwell................................... Last of the Silent Running Osage Henry J Creagh...................................Painted Frog Blake A Demarco...............................Quiet Snowy White Owl John J Dobbins....................................Big Tall Burning Fire Christian P Dockery.......................... Second Son of Red Running Mustang Gregory K Dowell..............................Big Peaceful Thunder Bryan J Flanagan................................ Small Scout of Many Trails Pamela R Forson.................................She Who Guides Theodore C Fuehr.............................. Soaring Eagle Eyeing Prey Austin K Graham...............................Silver Dancing River Rick M Harris..................................... Lone Gray Wolf in the Moon Wesley A Harris..................................Blue Raccoon Ken V Herstowski..............................Blazing Buffalo Michael D Heyse................................ Thunderbolt Guarding Water

Jeremy W Sargent...............................Swift Brown Owl Paul Schleicher.................................... Healer of Green Mountain Zachary Shafran................................. Silent Fighting Copperhead Daymon Smallwood..........................Distant Silver Fox Kenneth Smith....................................Screeching Gray Hawk Mark Patrick Smith............................Son of Falling Sparks Matthew C Vest.................................. Small Wandering White Cloud David W Wickham............................Wolf Over Muddy Creek Kenneth Williams............................... Smallest Shining Blue Spruce Theodore S Wilson.............................Least Restless Young Oak Edwin Winfrey................................... Little Quivering Nighthawk Eric Zinser...........................................Little Watcher of Arrow

Keeper of the Wampum Brian Blake.......................................... Little Silent Star of the North Chris J Constant.................................Little Bleeding Cedar Andrew Dubill....................................Spotted Gray Eagle April M Hale.......................................Painted Laughter Michael Meyers...................................Tall Trail Maker Loren Stoneburner............................. Midnight Silence

Jacob M Hoppe...................................Bold Lightning

Sagamore

Ryan J Hughes..................................... Son of Circling Red-tailed Hawk

Stan W Lloyd....................................... Mustang of Moonless Night

John Alex Jacques............................... Son of Lone Stalking White Wolf

Richard Ogden....................................Oak Valley Healer

William R Johnson.............................Shadowed Flame

Scott Smith.......................................... Son of Spirit Fire

Samuel T Krenzer...............................Clever Turtle Robert W McReynolds...................... Ember of Sizzling Firewood

Medicine Man

Joshua S Moore...................................Brown Osprey

Daniel T Morales................................White Buffalo Heart

John A Myers......................................Big Red Healing Fox

Chieftain

Andrew L Naught............................... Son of Least Swift Moving Water Michael P Nolan.................................Dancing Scorpions Vicki Parsons...................................... She Who Honors Falling Black Hawk

James W Hayes...................................Fast Running Silver Fox Michael Surbaugh .............................Iron Mountain Wolf

19 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

October/November 2016

TOP HONORS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; HIGH ADVENTURE

771

High Adventure Participants in 2016

2016 High Adventure Camping Heart of America Council units that attended a National High Adventure Base in 2016

Northern Tier Troop 1376................... Golden Eagle Troop 1054................... High Trail Troop 1264................... High Trail Troop 83........................ Iron Horse Troop 86........................ Iron Horse

Troop 201..................... Iron Horse Troop 289..................... Iron Horse Troop 52........................ Pelathe Crew 2052..................... Pelathe

Philmont Troop 1042................... Blue Elk Troop 1138................... Blue Elk Troop 1173................... Blue Elk Troop 1178................... Blue Elk Troop 1228................... Blue Elk Troop 1310................... Blue Elk Troop 1362................... Blue Elk Troop 1865................... Blue Elk Crew 2264.................... Blue Elk Troop 1309................... Golden Eagle Crew 2883..................... Golden Eagle Troop 1366................... High Trail Troop 54........................ Iron Horse Troop 88........................ Iron Horse Troop 225..................... Iron Horse Troop 66........................ Kaw Troop 304..................... Kaw Troop 357..................... Kaw Troop 366..................... Kaw Crew 2305..................... Kaw Troop 1261................... Northern Lights Troop 1333................... Northern Lights

Troop 1351................... Northern Lights Troop 53........................ Pelathe Crew 2052..................... Pelathe Crew 2055..................... Pelathe Crew 2059..................... Pelathe Troop 1084................... Pioneer Trails Troop 93........................ Shawnee Trails Troop 189..................... Shawnee Trails Troop 199..................... Shawnee Trails Troop 247..................... Shawnee Trails Troop 257..................... Shawnee Trails Troop 284..................... Shawnee Trails Troop 354..................... Shawnee Trails Troop 387..................... Shawnee Trails Troop 395..................... Shawnee Trails Crew 2091..................... Shawnee Trails Troop 92........................ Soaring Eagle Troop 218..................... Soaring Eagle Troop 449..................... Soaring Eagle Troop 483..................... Soaring Eagle

Florida Sea Base Troop 1324................... Big Muddy Troop 1161................... Blue Elk Troop 1255................... Blue Elk Troop 1374................... Golden Eagle Troop 1412................... Golden Eagle

Troop 1220................... High Trail Crew 2315..................... Iron Horse Troop 394..................... Shawnee Trails Troop 396..................... Soaring Eagle

Summit Bechtel Reserve Troop 1286................... Big Muddy Troop 1214................... Golden Eagle Troop 1303................... Golden Eagle Troop 1054................... High Trail

Troop 122..................... Iron Horse Troop 351..................... Iron Horse Troop 1673................... Lone Bear Crew 2431..................... Pioneer Trails

20 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

October/November 2016

TOP HONORS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; COMMUNITY SERVICE

2016 Top Community Service Units Heart of America Council Top Community Service Cub Scout Packs By District

Top Community Service Boy Scout Troops By District

Pack

Troop

# of Service Hours

BLUE ELK 4082 4383 4282

204 119 85

BIG MUDDY 4120 4296 4318

92 60 86

GOLDEN EAGLE 4247 4460 4260

30 21 17

FRONTIER 3040 3017 3041

249 199 169

HIGH TRAIL 4391

Pack

# of Service Hours

NORTHERN LIGHTS N/A N/A PELATHE 3064 3370 3065

99 91 73

PIONEER TRAILS 4080 4150 4024

427 100 66

SOARING EAGLE 3476 3097 3241

152 120 103

SPIRIT TRAIL 4315 4256 4621

IRON HORSE 3751 3387 3888

291 220 73

KAW 3001

658

LONE BEAR 4399 4437 4509

143 97 46

MORMON TRAIL 4047 3783 4008

140 80 60

# of Service Hours

Troop

# of Service Hours

BLUE ELK 1282 1161 1266

776 503 386

NORTHERN LIGHTS 1351 460 1314 189 1249 185

BIG MUDDY 1286 1324 1120

449 447 178

PELATHE 60 55 64

446 393 196

PIONEER TRAILS 1150 1016 1062

758 460 436

SOARING EAGLE 10 483 92

1,224 705 623

SPIRIT TRAIL 1032 1242 1238

1,892 515 294

GOLDEN EAGLE 1180 1376 1394

1,621 713 663

FRONTIER 1026 1141

11 6

112 32 12

SHAWNEE TRAILS 3286 3184 3597

HIGH TRAIL 1251 1195 1264

576 416 309

70 54 40

IRON HORSE 315 459 122

1,046 847 506

TWIN RIVERS 3118

KAW 357 366 165

874 435 124

LONE BEAR 1225 1513 1400

763 491 296

MORMON TRAIL 1125 785 1417

298 280 253

SHAWNEE TRAILS 354 282 257

889 697 375

TWIN RIVERS 126 125

561 160

*Includes hours reported as of July 31, 2016

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October/November 2016

HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS — JUNE - AUGUST 2016 BLUE ELK Troop 1042 Troop 1138 Troop 1161 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1173 Troop 1175 Troop 1175 Troop 1175 Troop 1175 Troop 1178 Troop 1221 Troop 1221 Troop 1221 Troop 1221 Troop 1223 Troop 1255 Troop 1255 Troop 1257 Troop 1266 Troop 1266 Troop 1282 Troop 1282 Troop 1310 Troop 1310 Troop 1383 Troop 1492 Troop 1603 Troop 1605 Troop 1692 Troop 1692 Troop 1763 Troop 1763 Troop 1763 Troop 1763 Troop 1865

Cooper Smith Samuel Slayton Devin Tracy Brian Spitler Nicholas Fiorello Ian Harmon Jack LeVota Michael Ferrara IV Preston Fredenberg Evan Wilson Truman Delles Grant Scott Andrew Simms William Caton Drake Weber Jacob Ayers Dustin Hengel Jordan Daugherty Jared Bears Christian Deshazer Ethan James Austin Wike Chandler Ruddell Dillon Phillips Zacharia Jones Cooper Mangels Jacob McLeod William Mayes Mason Harper Brandon Warman Joshua Highfill Carter Goettling Thomas Potts Joshua Shaut Spencer Porter Trevor Coen Seth Sims Shawn Stark Charles Welch Samuel Malmberg

Jay DeHardt, SM Dennis Henks, SM David Dunn, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donald Seaver, SM Donnie Rickman, SM Donnie Rickman, SM Donnie Rickman, SM Donnie Rickman, SM David Vest, SM James Waldman, SM James Waldman, SM James Waldman, SM James Waldman, SM Jason White, SM Brian Osgood, SM Brian Osgood, SM Loyd Mitchell, SM David Graham, SM David Graham, SM Scott Howell Jr, SM Scott Howell Jr, SM Jon Trumble, SM Jon Trumble, SM Sam Savona, SM William Hyatt, SM Jason Waltonen, SM Thomas Frasher, SM Brian Gilliland, SM Brian Gilliland, SM Bryan Richardson, SM Bryan Richardson, SM Bryan Richardson, SM Bryan Richardson, SM Chris Straub, SM

BIG MUDDY Troop 1120 Christopher Smith Douglas Watson, SM Troop 1324 Erik Beasley Roland Francis, SM Troop 1324 Nathaniel Martin Roland Francis, SM

GOLDEN EAGLE Troop 1099 Troop 1180 Troop 1247 Troop 1247 Troop 1247 Troop 1260 Troop 1260 Troop 1260 Troop 1260 Troop 1260 Troop 1303 Troop 1303 Troop 1309 Troop 1320 Troop 1320 Troop 1354 Troop 1374 Troop 1374 Troop 1374 Troop 1374 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1394

Kaelin Hagen Howard Scott IV Conlin Thacker Blake Daffron Justin Bergman Austin Spoor Timothy Reddekopp Dalton Pelham Waylon Evans Jeremy Webb William Judkins Steven Fogg Kaleb Kennedy Jonathan Snowden Hunter Zink Zachary Adams Benjamin Varnell Kelly Duce Jackson Mueller Jackson Yahne John Schleeter Asher Weinbaum Zane Klausing

Bernard Bruns, SM Howard Scott , SM Kyle Bergman, SM Kyle Bergman, SM Kyle Bergman, SM Michael Webb, SM Michael Webb, SM Michael Webb, SM Michael Webb, SM Michael Webb, SM Brenton Pfaff, SM Brenton Pfaff, SM Timothy Denney, SM William Watt, SM William Watt, SM James Niederberger, SM Paul Crooks, SM Paul Crooks, SM Paul Crooks, SM Paul Crooks, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Brian Streich, SM

Troop 1394 Troop 1412 Troop 1412 Troop 1447 Troop 1447 Troop 1447

Colin Bayless Morgan Atkinson Zane Green Evan Corda Paul Fisher Luke Boyles

HIGH TRAIL Troop 1054 Troop 1054 Troop 1098 Troop 1110 Troop 1195 Troop 1195 Troop 1215 Troop 1220 Troop 1220 Troop 1220 Troop 1251 Troop 1251 Troop 1251 Troop 1251 Troop 1262 Troop 1262 Troop 1269 Troop 1269 Troop 1283 Troop 1285 Troop 1323 Troop 1323 Troop 1469 Troop 1469 Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1601

Nicholas Andrews Logan Jackman Andrew Weaver Zachariah Brown Alexander Arth Nicholas Schumacher Nathan DeWitt Long Oliver Creemer Jacob Culross Benjamin Godsey Maxwell DeMint Dakota Pool Jarrett O’Shaughnessy Tanner Straughn Kevin Ledford Seth Harmon Zachary Campbell Jordan Atkins Tavis Kelley Drew Phillips Logan Dahmer Lucas Surber Demetrius Hampton Jacob Wilkinson Seth Walker David Thurlo Salvatore Nigro Benjamin McKim Nicholas Lynn

Brian Streich, SM Justin Hoke, SM Justin Hoke, SM Matthew Wheeler, SM Matthew Wheeler, SM Matthew Wheeler, SM Steven Hilger, SM Steven Hilger, SM John Weaver, SM Carl Gustafson, SM David McCaughey, SM David McCaughey, SM Craig Powers, SM Andrew Wilcox, SM Andrew Wilcox, SM Andrew Wilcox, SM Robert Johnson, SM Robert Johnson, SM Robert Johnson, SM Robert Johnson, SM Jon Ledford, SM Jon Ledford, SM David Campbell, SM David Campbell, SM Eric Zinser, SM Bernard Swanner, SM David Parker, SM David Parker, SM Lexie Wallace, SM Lexie Wallace, SM Michael Dulle, SM Michael Dulle, SM Michael Dulle, SM Michael Dulle, SM Michael Dulle, SM

IRON HORSE Troop 83 Troop 85 Troop 85 Troop 85 Troop 85 Troop 86 Troop 88 Troop 122 Troop 122 Troop 122 Troop 122 Troop 201 Troop 315 Troop 351 Troop 351 Troop 412 Troop 439 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 459 Troop 487 Troop 487 Troop 494 Troop 888

Dakota Pierson Jacob Brelsford, SM Cody Co Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Nicholas McCreig Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Matthew Ogle Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Peter Powell Jeffrey Wandtke, SM Jacob Leone Robert Norris, SM Benjamin Dyhou James Martin, SM Henry Ingalls Cannon Jeffrey Allison, SM Matthew Foster Jeffrey Allison, SM Conner Smith Jeffrey Allison, SM Preston Shanahan Jeffrey Allison, SM Brandon Fagen Greg Baugh, SM Mathew Heinz Craig Gabel, SM Benjamin Carpenter Mark Fix, SM Taylor Olson Mark Fix, SM Ryan Horn William Wood, SM Dallin Armstrong Jacob Wolf, SM Zachary Hull Craig Howes, SM Eric Hufnagel Craig Howes, SM Benjamin Cahill Craig Howes, SM Robert Cinquanta Craig Howes, SM Jackson Klestineske Craig Howes, SM Alexander Stanton Craig Howes, SM Jason Gass Craig Howes, SM Henry O’Dell Hathhorn Craig Howes, SM Austin Ogren Craig Howes, SM Adam Mor Craig Howes, SM Jaren Williams Craig Howes, SM Matt Gawlick Craig Howes, SM Kaneikawaiola Porter Joel Corkill, SM Anish Srivastava Joel Corkill, SM Perrin Besch Kyle Weber, SM Benjamin Sawchak Kenneth Spiller, SM

KAW Troop 5 Troop 133 Troop 133 Troop 133 Troop 133 Troop 133 Troop 165 Troop 165 Troop 366 Troop 366 Troop 366

Jared Turrel Christopher Bruce George Crump Zachary Garrett Brian Allen Ryan Books Dane Goebel Adam Pfannenstiel Samuel Overby Nathan Toy Joshua Schatzel

Brian Turrel, SM John McBurney, SM John McBurney, SM John McBurney, SM John McBurney, SM John McBurney, SM Nils Erickson, SM Nils Erickson, SM Gerard Overbey, SM Gerard Overbey, SM Gerard Overbey, SM

LONE BEAR Troop 1509 Troop 1513 Troop 1513 Troop 1513

Branden Thompson Chance Volesky Tyler Moore Nathan Sheehan

Michael Scobey, SM Charles Barry, SM Charles Barry, SM Charles Barry, SM

MORMON TRAIL Troop 4 Troop 4 Troop 244 Troop 684 Troop 684 Troop 785 Troop 1099 Troop 1099 Troop 1378 Team 6663 Team 6663

Stephen Matina Jon Goodman, SM Joshua Burnett Jon Goodman, SM Zachary Burch Nielson David Block, SM Ethan Evans James Scott, SM Jonathan Wood James Scott, SM Hayden Sheehan Quinn Greenhalgh, SM Jacob Bruns Bernard Bruns, SM Nathan Wirt Bernard Bruns, SM Daniel Foster John Pratt, SM Christian Greeff Mikael Thelin, ADV Blake Furnell Mikael Thelin, ADV

NORTHERN LIGHTS Troop 1249 Troop 1261 Troop 1351 Troop 1351 Troop 1351 Troop 1395 Troop 1395 Troop 1395 Troop 1495

Quin Tabor Brendan Bauer Mitchell Wolbert Jonah Hoppe Christian Torchia Jaeden Shilko Jacob Salsbury Andrew Stewart Dalton Hodges

Daniel West, SM Jeffrey McKinney, SM Maechelle Noe, SM Maechelle Noe, SM Maechelle Noe, SM Steven Conway, SM Steven Conway, SM Steven Conway, SM Christopher Conner, SM

Spencer Conard Luke Winchester Joshua Bash

Mitchell Yulich, SM Robert Burdick, SM Daniel Berghout, SM

PELATHE Troop 53 Troop 55 Troop 158

PIONEER TRAILS Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1024 Troop 1027 Troop 1027 Troop 1030 Troop 1062 Troop 1084 Troop 1118 Troop 1118 Troop 1118 Troop 1150 Troop 1150

Liam Royster Daniel Duffy Robert Kissick Charles Brouillette Robert Norden Ian Banks Uziel Pecina Andrew Connor Morris Campbell III Louis Baggerly William Cordier Mitchell Roach Cagney Bustamante Daniel Bauman Joseph Pennington Ian Wilcox Dylan Brown

David Banks, SM David Banks, SM David Banks, SM David Banks, SM David Banks, SM David Banks, SM Craig Scranton, SM Robert Coates, SM Robert Coates, SM Jeffery Baird, SM George Weaver, SM Samuel Otto, SM Michael Lisac, SM Michael Lisac, SM Michael Lisac, SM Christopher Delong, SM Christopher Delong, SM

SOARING EAGLE Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10

Harrison Westerfield Hunter Woosley Thomas Dunn Nathan Eckman

Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM

Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 92 Troop 92 Troop 92 Troop 222 Troop 222 Troop 222 Troop 222 Troop 324 Troop 324 Troop 324 Troop 333 Troop 333 Troop 333 Troop 483 Troop 483 Troop 483 Troop 483

Sean Donovan Sean Day Jeffrey Keller Nathaniel Hofmann Aris Vinsant Christopher Walker Jacob Carnes Henry Broussard Nick Felling Cooper Bredehoeft Phillip Holland Jacob Wilson Connor Odum Eric Popp Nicholas Folkers William Loper Justin Knoepker Garrett Reilly Michael Taylor

Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM James Rinehart, SM James Rinehart, SM James Rinehart, SM Marcus Adinolfi, SM Marcus Adinolfi, SM Marcus Adinolfi, SM Marcus Adinolfi, SM Kent Bredehoeft, SM Kent Bredehoeft, SM Kent Bredehoeft, SM Terry Ecklund, SM Terry Ecklund, SM Terry Ecklund, SM Kirk McLoughlin, SM Kirk McLoughlin, SM Kirk McLoughlin, SM Kirk McLoughlin, SM

SPIRIT TRAIL Troop 1032 Jacob Shriner Troop 1077 Harrison Cortinas Troop 1111 Colby Petznick Troop 1238 Willaim Halliburton Troop 1238 Christopher Sullins Troop 1256 Elliott Madison Troop 1300 Drake Sivils Troop 1427 Cameron Leonard Troop 1510 Collin Sumler STroop 1717 Tyler Geor STroop 1801 Christian Wy STroop 1801 Luke Swetnam

Dan Barnes, SM Victor Watson, SM Thomas Hines III, SM John Gaston, SM John Gaston, SM Douglas Dibben, SM Samuel Bass, SM Jay Ronnberg, SM Paul Fyffe, SM Timothy Collins, SM Randall Swetnam, SM Randall Swetnam, SM

SHAWNEE TRAILS Troop 91 Troop 93 Troop 98 Troop 98 Troop 123 Troop 136 Troop 192 Troop 194 Troop 199 Troop 251 Troop 251 Troop 257 Troop 265 Troop 265 Troop 282 Troop 282 Troop 283 Troop 284 Troop 299 Troop 299 Troop 299 Troop 354 Troop 358 Troop 393 Troop 394 Troop 395 Troop 401

Bailey Noland Todd Martin, SM Gavin Kirkpatrick Myrl Wear, SM Peter Fontaine Daniel Fontaine, SM Tyler Pennell Daniel Fontaine, SM Nathaniel Drescher Troy Johnson, SM Noah Tatley Lowell Teague, SM Harrison Reed Shane Marx, SM Logan Hagan-McAnany Rick Harris, SM Tevin Niang-Tro Allen Perkins, SM Timothy Mitchell Sean Wilde, SM Kyle Skelton Sean Wilde, SM Jeffrey Nas Andrew Russell, SM Edward Vera Jr Stephen Vohs, SM Michael Bartkoski Stephen Vohs, SM Colin Hueser Kerby Ball, SM Connor McDougall Kerby Ball, SM Joseph Levin Dana Stuckey, SM Adric Tenuta Steven Revare, SM Nicholas Wilson Eric Argie, SM Andrew Harrison Eric Argie, SM Andrew Argie Eric Argie, SM Bradley Schluben Robert Kakareka, SM Shane Delamore Nathan Roney, SM Kyler Zielsdorf David Nash, SM Peter Walsh Bryan Barragree, SM Andrew Silkman Bryan Clingan, SM Ryan Troy Michael Meigs, SM

TWIN RIVERS Troop 63 Troop 74 Troop 125 Troop 126

Taylor Wilmarth Blake Wallis Joshua Judd Nathan Wiltsey

Gary Johnson, SM Roger Turner, SM Charles Kerr, SM Jackie Olson, SM

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October/November 2016

DISTRICT INFORMATION Big Muddy

Blue Elk

Frontier

Golden Eagle

High Trail

Iron Horse

BIG MUDDY Key Leadership

50.0%

District Chairman

Randy Florence

(660) 232-4479

District Commissioner

Chris Jones

(816) 673-4772

chjo@ctcis.net

District Executive

Tanner Fuson

(816) 569-4925

Tanner.Fuson@scouting.org

2016 INVESTMENT IN CHARACTER

Big Muddy

92.8%

Blue Elk

randyflorence@yahoo.com

Frontier

Golden Eagle

Lone Bear

Mormon Trail

BLUE ELK

Blue Elk

Frontier

Northern Lights

Golden Eagle

Pelathe

High Trail

District Chairman

Bill Essmann

(816) 220-4465

District Commissioner

Ken Horrell

(816) 229-7370

ken.horell@comcast.net

District Director

Grant Dealy

(816) 569-4956

Grant.Dealy@scouting.org

District Executive

Taylor Sellars

(816) 569-4954

Taylor.Sellars@scouting.org

High Trail

Iron Horse

Big Muddy

Kaw

Lone Bear

Blue Elk

billessmann@gmail.com

Mormon Trail

Frontier

Northern Lights

Golden Eagle

Pelathe

High Trail

% % 105.2 107.3% Meeting, 103.46:30 1 District Commissioner pm

4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

3 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

December

6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 7-9 Camporee Big River Ranch, Lexington, MO 15-16 Cub Scout Family Campout H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, Osceola, MO

6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO

October 1-2 Camporee Landahl Park, East Argo Road, Independence, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO

10 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO

December 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 15 Annual Business Meeting Blue Ridge Bank and Trust, 4200 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO

Blast Off! Cub Scout Family Campout | October 15-16 Our 2016 Cub Scout Family Campout is happening in October. The Big Muddy District will be camping at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation October 15-16. With activities for the entire family, this is one event you won’t want to miss. We encourage all new Cub Scout families to attend and new Cub Scouts attend FREE. If you have any questions, contact Tanner Fuson. Learn more or preregister online at www. ScoutCamping.org.

Summer fun at Cub Scout Day Camp The 39th annual Blue Elk District Day Camp was held July 11-15 at the American Legion Farm in Blue Springs. Day Camp 2016 welcomed 279 youth and 126 adults from 35 packs in eastern Jackson County. The Scouts participated in 21 activity areas staffed by district Scout leaders. This year’s “Treasure Island” themed Day Camp featured arts and crafts, games, obstacle courses, shooting sports, zip line, and map reading skills. Program Coordinator Ray Miller related that even though the weather this week was a challenge, the boys still had a good time.

24 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

October/November 2016

Iron Horse

% 93.3% 81.2% 77.1% 105.6 100.6% 122.5% 77.3% November 2016 INVESTMENT % % % Lexington United Methodist Church, 105.2% 107.3 103.4 93.3% 81.2% 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm IN CHARACTER92.8 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

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

Iron Horse

50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% Key Leadership % 50.0 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0%

November

October

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

Kaw

Big Muddy

DISTRICT INFORMATION Big Muddy

Big Muddy

Blue Elk

FRONTIER

Frontier

Golden Eagle

High Trail

Iron Horse

50.0%

Key Leadership 50.0 District Chairman %

Kaw

50.0%

Frontier

Golden Eagle

High Trail

Iron Horse

GOLDEN EAGLE

Lone Bear

Trail %Northern Lights % 50.0%Mormon 50.0 50.0

Kaw

Lone Bear

Pelathe

50.0% Pioneer Trails 50.0%Shawnee Trails 50.0%S

Key Leadership

% 50.0%Kenneth 50.0 Garrett

(816)50.0 522-9532

50.0 50.0 kenneth.garrett@courts.mo.gov

District Commissioner

John Creagar

(913) 221-8916

jmc@ctlawkc.com

District Director

Niel Campbell

(816) 569-4949

Niel.Campbell@scouting.org Big Muddy

Program Paraprofessional LaKisha Martin

(816) 569-4960

LaKisha.Martin@scouting.org

Senior District Executive

(816) 569-4929

Stephanie.Regalia@scouting.org

Big Muddy

Blue Elk

Stephanie Regalia

Blue Elk

2016 INVESTMENT 92.8% 105.2% IN CHARACTER

Frontier

107.3%

October 12 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 20 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO

Golden Eagle

High Trail

Iron Horse 92.8%

November

% % 103.4 93.3% Meeting, 81.2 9 District Committee 6:00 pm

South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO

17 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO

December 14 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO 15 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO

New Collaboration with HOPE Hangout

Frontier’s Scouting program has a new community partner, Hope Hangout. The Hope Hangout debuted Monday, August 15 at Bethel Family Worship Center in south Kansas City. Kansas City Mayor Sly James officially helped open the new facility. “Too often, adults tell teenagers where they can’t go without telling them where they can…we always have to be on point, giving our kids something they can do,” said James. “The Hope Hangout is a safe place for youth to attend after school and on weekends. It will provide youth development programs such as Boy Scouts, the OK program, tutoring, and mentoring.” The Hope Hangout is the result of a successful collaboration between Jackson County COMBAT, the Kansas City Police Department South Patrol, the Hickman Mills School District, Hickman Mills Prevention Coalition, neighborhood associations, Jackson County Family Court and social services agencies.

% Chairman District 50.0 50.0%

% Howard Scott 50.0

(816)%918-7991 50.0% 50.0

hscott@hilanddairy.com 50.0% 50.0%

District Commissioner

Paul Crooks

(816) 792-5469

374Gator@gmail.com

District Director

Dusty Boatright

(816) 569-4967

Dustin.Boatright@scouting.org

Blue Elk

Frontier

Golden Eagle

High Trail

Iron Horse

Kaw

22 BALOO Training @Camporee

2016 INVESTMENT Kaw Trail % Northern Lights Pelathe Trails Shawnee105.6 Trails %S % Lone Bear % Pioneer Camping and Retreat 105.2 107.3%Mormon103.4 93.3%Wilderness 81.2 77.1%Center, IN CHARACTER

77.1%

October

105.6%

34030 W 204th St, Lawson, MO

100.6%

November

122.5% 3 Roundtable, 77.3% 7:00 pm 95.4%

30-1 Cub Family Campout Shoal Creek Living History Campsite, 7000 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO

95.6%

Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO

8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO

11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, December 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Police Academy, St. James Catholic School, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm 14-15 Cub Family Campout St. James Catholic School, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO Bonner Springs, KS 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm 14-15 Outdoor Leader Skills Training, 6:30 pm St. James Catholic School, Kelsey Short Youth Camp, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 17980 Collins Rd, Smithville, MO 21-23 Camporee Wilderness Camping and Retreat Center, 34030 W 204th St, Lawson, MO

Friends and Family Scouting Plan Scouting is the very best character development program for young people. You know that, which is why you’re involved. You know youth have fun camping, canoeing, hiking…the list goes on and on. Now, clear your mind and think of three families with Scout-aged kids that do not participate in Scouting. Even if these families aren’t in your district, town or state, they would benefit from the Scouting program. We challenge you to give each of these families a call, shoot them an email, or message them on Facebook. Tell them how much your kids and family get from Scouting. Give them your Scoutmaster, Cubmaster or Venturing Crew advisor’s phone number and connect them to Scouting.

We look forward to providing an exceptional program experience for these youth and to carry out the mission of The Hope Hangout. 25 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

Lone Bear

October/November 2016

DISTRICT INFORMATION Big Muddy

lue Elk

50.0%

lue Elk

05.2%

Frontier

Golden Eagle

Key50.0 Leadership % 50.0%

Iron Horse HIGH TRAIL

High Trail

50.0%

Blue Elk Kaw

Frontier Lone Bear

Golden Eagle Mormon Trail

James Freeman

(816) 524-1630

District Commissioner

Dan Morales

(816) 769-1810

dtmorales@earthlink.net

District Director

Ann Wasman

(816) 569-4961

Ann.Wasman@scouting.org

District Executive

Jesse Miller

(816) 569-4982

Jesse.Miller@scouting.org

Golden Eagle

2016 INVESTMENT % % IN 107.3 CHARACTER103.4

High Trail

93.3%

October 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 4 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO 21-23 Camporee Lake Jacomo Campground

Iron Horse

Kaw

Lone Bear

Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails IRON HORSE

Northern Lights

Pelathe

Mormon Trail

Soaring Eagle

Northern Ligh

Spirit Trail

50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% Key Leadership 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0%

District Chairman

Frontier

High Trail

Big Muddy

Iron Horse

jfreeman@swansonmidgley.com

Blue Elk

Kaw

Frontier

Lone Bear

District Chairman

Dan Kerling

(913) 952-5761

District Commissioner

Bob Clewell

(913) 226-8668

bclewell@sbcglobal.net

District Director

James Arcano

(816) 569-4941

James.Arcano@scouting.org

Golden Eagle

Mormon Trail

High Trail

Northern Lights

Iron Horse

Pelathe

Kaw

Pioneer Trails

dankerling@gmail.com

Lone Bear

Shawnee Trails

November

Mormon Trail

Soaring Eagle

Northern Ligh

Spirit Trail

2016 INVESTMENT % % % 105.2% 107.3% IN 103.4 93.3% 81.2% 77.1 105.6 100.6% 122.5% 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm CHARACTER % % % % % % % % % Creek Community 81.2 77.1 105.6 122.5 77.3 95.4 Indian95.6 107.1Church, 94.0% 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm 100.6

92.8% November

Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO

1 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO

December 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 6 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO

Camp-O-Ree Prepare yourselves for the camping adventure of a lifetime…October 22 at Lake Jacomo, get ready to go back in time with Steampunk! Open to all troops and crews. Don’t forget to invite the Webelos. Go to http://HTCamporee2016.kintera.org/ to register!

Cub Family Campouts Cub Family Campouts this year are being held at the Naish and Bartle Scout Reservations. There are six different events packs and new Cub Scouts can attend! Cost is $10 per person but new Cub Scouts are FREE! The High Trail District will be staffing one of these events, October 8-9 at Bartle Scout Reservation. If you are interested in helping staff this event, or your troop would like to help, please contact Ann Wasman.

12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS

October 1 Webelos Walkabout, 12:00 pm Cedar Lake, Lone Elm and I-35, Olathe, KS 6 Bobcat Academy, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 7-9 District Fall Camporee Shawnee Mission Park (Midland Drive/ I-435) 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 20 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park

3 Merit Badge Counselor Training, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 17 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS

December 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 15 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park 66221

Camporee 2016 Fall Camporee is almost here! As many of our new Cub Scouts enjoyed the Cub Scout Family Campout at Naish, the Iron Horse District is prepared to have the troops and crews spend a fun filled weekend camping! Mark your calendars for October 7-9 to attend our Camporee at Shawnee Mission Park. Troops and crews will learn knots & lashings, survival skills, first-aid skills, communication skills, flag ceremonies, along with participating in a skit/song competition! Also, Webelos can attend with their troops! Cost is $10 per person.

26 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

October/November 2016

den Eagle

50.0%

den Eagle

03.4%

DISTRICT INFORMATION High Trail

Iron Horse Big Muddy

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

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

KAW

Pioneer Trai

LONE BEAR

% % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.050.0 Key Leadership Key Leadership

50.0%

District Chairman

Andrew Cameron (913) 775-3790

randrewcameron@me.com

District Chairman

Gary Groff

(660) 924-4028

groffdds@iland.net

District Commissioner

Larry Strickland

(816) 918-6171

outdoors1963@gmail.com

District Commissioner

Richard Smart

(417) 309-9690

templesong48@yahoo.com

District Executive

Janell Neal

(816)-569-4983

Janell.Neal@scouting.org

District Director

David Riker

(816) 569-4974

David.Riker@scouting.org

High Trail

Iron Horse Big Muddy

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

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

Pioneer Trai

November

10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm

2016 INVESTMENT 2016% INVESTMENT Cabela’s, % % 77.1 % % 105.6 % % 100.6 % % 122.5 % % 77.3 % 95.477.1 % % 95.6 % % 107.1 % 1 % % % 80.4 % % pm 95.4% District Meeting, 6:00 93.3% 81.292.8 105.2 107.3 103.4 93.3 105.6 100.6 94.0Commissioner 122.5 77.3 IN CHARACTER IN 81.2 CHARACTER 10300 Cabella Dr, Kansas City, KS Clinton Scout Building, 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabella Dr, Kansas City, KS

October 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs UMC, 425 West Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabella Dr, Kansas City, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabella Dr, Kansas City, KS

November 3

December 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs UMC, 425 West Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabella Dr, Kansas City, KS 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabella Dr, Kansas City, KS

Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs UMC, 425 West Morse Ave, Bonner Springs, KS

808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO

October 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 8 Cub Family Campout, 1:00 pm H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, Osceola, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 14-16 Fall Camporee Strother Freetrappers Club, Holden, MO

Janell has served the Scouting movement for twentyyears, including Den Leader, Webelos Leader, Committee Chair and Advancement Chair. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a minor in Computer Science, and a Master’s Degree in Project Management from Avila University. Janell has a background in non-profit fundraising, event planning and board relations. Please join us in welcoming Janell to the Kaw District family.

8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg, 141 E Gay St, Warrensburg, MO 10 Popcorn Pick-Up Elite Dry Cleaners, 809 South Orchard St, Clinton, MO

December 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO

Kaw Welcomes New District Executive Janell Neal has been selected to serve as the next Kaw District Executive. Her new post was effective September 1, 2016. Janell has served the High Trail District with distinction since October 2015. Her organizational skills, charisma and overall demeanor will serve you well in the Kaw District.

1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO

Fall Camporee 2016—Mountain Man Rendezvous October 14-16 Strother Freetrappers Black Powder Club Holden, MO Join us for this year’s Mountain Man Rendezvous Camporee in October. Cost is $10 per person and includes beads, special Rendezvous patch, insurance, and program materials. Boys are asked to dress in 1840’s style clothing on Saturday. Fun, fellowship, and old time food (Dutch oven cooking contest) will be part of the camporee experience. A number of games will be available including a Strother’s club special “woods walk”, where teams of Scouts will compete in a multi-station, Scout skills and shooting competition. Our annual fall Mic-O-Say and OA elevations recognition will be held at the district campfire on Saturday night. Tribesmen are requested to wear Tribal attire. For more information contact Jon Cerda at gundogpro@gmail.com. 27

Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

October/November 2016

DISTRICT INFORMATION

Big Muddy n Horse

KawBlue Elk

Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Lone Bear Trail Eagle NorthernHigh Lights

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

MORMON TRAIL

Pioneer Trails

District Chairman

Bruce Priday

(913) 523-4981

bfpriday@gmail.com

District Commissioner

Doug Neidholdt

(816) 699-8333

neidholdtde@sbcglobal.net

Senior District Executive

Jason Bledsoe

(816) 569-4984

jason.bledsoe@scouting.org

KawBlue Elk

Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Lone Bear Trail Eagle NorthernHigh Lights

Soaring Eag

NORTHERN LIGHTS

% % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 50.050.0 Key Leadership Key Leadership

Big Muddy n Horse

Shawnee Trails

50.0%

District Chairman

Ted Wilson

(816) 797-8754

nschair@kc.rr.com

District Commissioner

Larry Duncan

(816) 213-9928

nsadv@kc.rr.com

Senior District Executive Elisa Northern Corry Lights (816)Pelathe 569-4966 Iron HorsePioneer Trails Kaw Shawnee Lone Mormon Pelathe TrailsBearSoaring Eagle TrailSpirit Trail Twin Rivers

Elisa.Corry@scouting.org Pioneer Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eag

November

2016% INVESTMENT 2016 INVESTMENT % % % % % % % % % % % % % % 100.6 % % % 77.3 % % % % % 3 %Roundtable, 107.3 103.4 100.6 95.47:00 pm 95.6 81.292.8 77.1105.2 105.6 122.5 95.477.1 95.6 107.1 94.0122.5 80.477.3 1 & 393.3 Attend Local81.2 Roundtables IN105.6 CHARACTER IN CHARACTER

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO

9 Mormon Trail Recharter Night (All Stake Centers)

October 4 & 6 Attend Local Roundtables

December 1 & 6 Attend Local Roundtables

6 Roving Roundtable Lenexa Stake Center, 21515 W 101 St. Lenexa, KS 21-22 Varsity Vision Training Camp Naish, 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS

2016 Varsity Vision Training Varsity Vision Training will be held on October 21-22 at Camp Naish. This is a fun experience for both youth and adults in the Varsity program or those looking to start one. Varsity Vision is designed to show youth and adults how a team functions. On Friday, participants learn all about the Varsity program. On Saturday, they get to run and experience it. The course is also for new leaders. Online registration is now available at www.hoac-bsa.org/ mormon-trail-training.

October 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 14-16 Northern Lights Fall Camporee, 5:00 pm Platte Purchase Park, NW 100 St Platte Purchase Dr, Kansas City, MO 22 Popcorn Returns Wagner Industries, 1731 St Louis Ave, Kansas City, MO 29 Haunted Trails Naish Scout Reservation, 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, KS

4-5 Popcorn Pick-Up Wagner Industries, 1731 St Louis Ave, Kansas City, MO 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 15 Recharter Turn-In Night, 6:00-8:00pm Stone Canyon Pizza, Zona Rosa Town Center, 8360 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO

December 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO

A SWEET Incentive | Cub Scout Recruitment Each fall brings a new group of Cub Scouts to our packs. We are always excited to see them with their brand new t-shirts, smiling faces, and positive attitudes. The fall recruitment season has been great in Northern Lights! Each pack has brought in several new boys and quite a few have done much better than last year. As a thank you to all of our pack leaders who work hard to provide quality programs and get the word out about Scouting, we will be having an Ice Cream Party at the Platte City Dairy Queen for the #1 growing pack! The winning pack will be announced shortly after the November Roundtable. So, you have just under 2 months to turn in any applications, hold second recruitments, and really get your pack growing! The #1 growing pack will be determined based on a percentage increase of boys over last year. And, based on our numbers so far, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game! Watch for additional details and incentives as we confirm them with our community partners. Get ready, get set, GROW! 28 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

50.0%

October/November 2016

107.1%

Frontier

ne Bear

Golden Eagle Mormon Trail

High Trail

Northern Lights

Iron Horse Pelathe

INFORMATION Lone BearDISTRICT Mormon Trail Northern Lights

Kaw

Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

Pelathe

PELATHE

District Commissioner

Frontier

ne Bear

Golden Eagle

District Executive Mormon Trail

Scott Braden Scott Gates

High Trail

Chrissy Hatcher

Northern Lights

Pelathe

Scott-Gates@att.net

(785) 550-8477

Iron Horse

Kaw

(816) 569-4913 Pioneer Trails

District Chair

SoaringEagleSOC@gmail.com

(785) 423-1134

Lone Bear

Mormon Trail

Christine.Hatcher@scouting.org

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

District Commissioner Northern Lights

Spirit Trail

October 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 6 District Roundtable 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 8-9 IOLS/OWL Training Camp Bromelsick 20 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 22 Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training Burgess Scout Cabin

November 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS

17 District Committee Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS

December 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 1 District Roundtable and Recharter Training 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 3 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Shop Service Project 10 Bromelsick Christmas Party Haskell Indian Nations University, Lawrence, KS 15 District Committee Meeting 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS

Investment in Character 2017 Thank you for making the 2016 Investment in Character Campaign such a success! Since the 2017 campaign is just a few months away, be sure to plan for a short 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 minute presentation at your upcoming Blue and Gold Banquets or Court of Honor.

PIONEER TRAILS % % 50.0

50.0

Wayne Feuerborn

(816) 333-5742

Morgan Olander

(913) 649-6388

Pelathe

Pioneer Trails

Twin Rivers

2016 INVESTMENT % Recharter % 3 District and 107.3% 103.4% 93.3% 81.2% 77.1% Roundtable 105.6 100.6% IN 122.5 77.3% CHARACTER 2016 INVESTMENT Training 7:00 pm % % % % % % % % 05.6 77.3 95.4 95.6 107.1 94.0 80.4% IN 100.6 CHARACTER122.5 First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

Twin Rivers

50.0%

Twin Rivers

50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% % % % % % % % % 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0% Key Leadership Key Leadership District Chairman

Pioneer Trails

95.4%

October 6 District Committee and Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 21 District Camporee Camp Lake of the Woods, 7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO 22 Cub Scout Leader Training @ Camporee Camp Lake of the Woods, 7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO

Shawnee Trails

WFeuerborn@HNTB.com molander@gbrecap.com

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

November

% 95.6 107.1% and 94.0% 3 District Committee

80.4%

Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

3 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 4 Popcorn Distribution Wagner Industries, 1731 St Louis Ave, Kansas City, MO

December 1 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 1 District Committee and Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

Recharter The Pioneer Trails recharter kick-off will take place at the October Roundtable. We need your help to have another successful recharter in 2017. Our goal is to complete the recharter process on time, with all charters completed by the end of January. Unit recharter packets will be distributed at the October Roundtable. If you have any questions, contact Niel Campbell (816) 569-4949 or niel.campbell@scouting.org.

The Investment in Character campaign provides funds needed to operate the Heart of America Council. Our annual fundraising drive helps us keep activity costs to families and Scouts as low as possible. Attend a camporee or summer camp and the fee pays for the camp staff, program materials, a portion of the insurance costs and food. Investment in Character also allows us to provide uniforms, books and camperships for families who need additional help to give their children a Scouting experience. Your gift also helps to extend Scouting to more families and allows for the organization of new packs, troops and crews. Presentations can be scheduled for as early as November for troops with a late fall Court of Honor. Packs should plan to hold the presentation as a part of their Blue and Gold Banquets. 29 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

hern High LightsTrail

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

SHAWNEE TRAILS

% % % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % Key50.0 Leadership 50.050.0 50.0

District Chairman

Chris Ross

(913) 220-6634

Chris.Ross@populous.com

District Commissioner

Scott Tener

(913) 422-7885

Scott.Tener@outlook.com

District Director

Jenna Bentrop

(816) 569-4969

Jennna.Bentrop@scouting.org

Senior District Executive Lauren Crowder (816) 569-4918 Lauren.Crowder@scouting.org hern High LightsTrail Pelathe Iron Horse Pioneer Trails Kaw Shawnee Lone TrailsBear Soaring Mormon Eagle TrailSpirit Northern Trail Lights Twin Rivers Pelathe

10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm

2016 INVESTMENT Atonement Lutheran, % % % % 95.477.1 % % 95.6 % % 107.1 % % 94.0 % % 80.477.3 % % 22.593.3 77.381.2 105.6 100.6 122.5 IN CHARACTER 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

October 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Technology Center, 4401 W 103rd St, Shawnee Mission, KS

December

13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 14-16 District Camporee Camp Naish Trust Property

1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Technology Center, 4401 W 103rd St, Shawnee Mission, KS 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

November 3 Roundtable and Recharter Packet Distribution, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Technology Center, 4401 W 103rd St, Shawnee Mission, KS

Camporee 2016 “Super Scout” October 14-16—Camp Naish Trust Property Join us at the very first Shawnee Trails District Camporee! This year’s theme is Strength of Scouting—Super Scout. We will emphasize the 12 points of the Scout Law through a Super Hero themed event. We hope all Scouts and Scouters will embrace the strengths of Scouting and demonstrate this through programming areas, uniform apparel, and campsite. Camporee is meant to enhance the patrol method within your unit. It is also a chance for your Scouts to show off their skills at camp-making, cooking, teamwork, and cooperative methods of problem solving. Camping will be set in large troop areas, but each patrol will be judged on their ability to camp and complete Scout skills as a team. Troops, crews, Webelos, and Cub Scouts are welcome to attend. Visit www.shawneetrailscamporee.com to register online. Questions? Contact Phil Park at parle@bsacamporee.com.

Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

% Key50.0 Leadership 50.0%

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

Twin Rivers

50.0%

SOARING EAGLE

District Chairman

Rob Baker

(913) 484-4710

District Commissioner

Mary Kilkenny

(913) 645-9625

marfkilk23@gmail.com

District Director

Lizz Rhodus

(816) 569-4970

Lizz.Rhodus@scouting.org

District Tori LoGrasso 569-4962 PioneerExecutive Trails Shawnee Trails Soaring Eagle (816) Spirit Trail

TwinTori.LoGrasso@scouting.org Rivers

2016 INVESTMENT 95.4% 95.6% IN CHARACTER

107.1%

October 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 6 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 14-16 District Camporee Lewis-Young Park, Louisburg, KS 24 Final Popcorn Orders Due 27 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St., Overland Park, KS

November 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS

rcbbca@earthlink.net

3 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm

94.0%Jewish Community 80.4% Center,

5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS

10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 15 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St., Overland Park, KS

December 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 1 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 7 Unit Re-Charter Turn in Night, 5:30pm – 8:30pm Scheels, 6503 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 22 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St., Overland Park, KS

Soaring Eagle District Camporee— October 14-16 Our district Camporee is coming up quickly! Our theme this year is “The Scout Games,” and will take place October 14-16 at Lewis-Young Park in Louisburg, Kansas. As part of the fun of camporee we’ll have patrols from around the district in competitions from Scout skills to sports. We’ll have our very own Soaring Eagle Olympic Village where you’ll have plenty of opportunities to win medals for your patrol! Keep an eye out for more information to come on our webpage at www.hoac-bsa.org/soaring-eagle-activities-and-camping.

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

Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

SPIRIT TRAIL

% % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 % % 50.050.0 Key Leadership

Twin Rivers

TWIN RIVERS 50.0%

50.0%

50.0% 50.0% Key Leadership

50.0%

District Chairman

Lynn Houston

(816) 585-7682

Walter.Houston@sprint.com

District Chairman

Josh Hebert

(913) 837-5202

District Commissioner

Kelsie Clark

(816) 305-4078

Kelsie.Clark@orbitalatk.com

District Commissioner

Peter Meline

(913) 755-1347

petermeline@gmail.com

Senior District Executive

Cami Marcom

(816) 569-4940

Cami.Marcom@scouting.org

District Executive

Katie Dalton

(816) 569-4973

Katie.Dalton@scouting.org

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

2016 INVESTMENT % % % % 107.1 % % 95.477.1 95.6105.6 100.6 IN CHARACTER

% % 94.0122.5

October 4 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO 4 Den Leader Training, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO 7-9 Fall Camporee—The Final Frontier Stone Ranch 23610 S Cleveland Ave, Cleveland, MO 11 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

November

% % 80.477.3

Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

95.4%

95.6%

1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO

8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

December 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

15-16 Cub Family Campout Bartle Scout Reservation. Osceola, MO

Fabulous Fall Recruitment! Congratulations to all our packs for an amazing fall recruitment season! Our district did a fantastic job growing our Cub Scout Packs. One great highlight was Pack 300 of Pleasant Hill recruiting 20 Cub Scouts in a single night at Pleasant Hill Primary and recruiting 20% of the boys that attend Strasburg School. Pack 242 in Archie also had great night with over 16 boys in attendance—including 3 Boy Scouts that they happily recruited into the troop. Thanks to everyone for all of their hard work throughout the recruitment season. We are changing lives—recruitment is just the first step. Keep up the good work!

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

2016 INVESTMENT % % IN 107.1 CHARACTER 94.0

Twin Rivers

80.4%

October 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Cafe, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS 28-30 Fall Camporee, 5:00 pm Miami County Fairgrounds, 401 E. Wallace Park Dr, Paola, KS

November

josh@louisburgcidermill.com

3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 4-5 Final Popcorn Pick-Up Allegion Warehouse, 2119 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Cafe, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS

December 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Cafe, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS

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

Fall Camping & Recruitment The weather is turning cooler, the leaves are changing color, and that means it’s time for some fall camping. Cub Scout Family Campouts are finishing up their last weekends at Bartle and Naish. The Cub Scouts that have gone so far have had a great time on their first campout of the year. Coming up on October 28-30 is the Twin Rivers District Camporee being held at Miami County Fairgrounds. This year’s STEM-themed Camporee is a great way to work on your Nova award. The cost for Camporee is $8 per person which includes a patch and a fun camping experience. Keep checking the Twin Rivers Facebook page and website weekly for more reveals and updates. We have also had an exciting recruitment season with lots of new boys joining the Scouting program, but it isn’t over yet. Keep asking your friends to come to a meeting and get them signed up with your unit. Let’s make this year the year our district goes well over 600 new Scouts! 31

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Outstanding volunteers and exceptional units make Scouting possible in the Heart of America Council. Find out who’s taking home Top Honors for their service to Scouting.

Special Recognition Issue

Volume 21 — Number 5

October/November 2016

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