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FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE
Celebrating Scouting Today and Planning for the Future
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his February the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its 106th anniversary during Scout anniversary month. I would encourage every unit to start planning a celebration in February to help recognize and showcase the impact Scouting has on our community. A key tenet of the Scouting program is Duty to God. With over 75% of our packs and troops chartered to religious institutions, February is also an ideal time to hold a Scout Sunday/ Sabbath religious service. Involve your Scouts in the service and certainly recognize those Scouts who have earned their religious award. Speaking of religious awards, did you know that nearly every denomination has an adult Scouting religious award? The adult awards are not something you work to earn as an adult, but rather something that you are recognized with by your religious institution and unit for service to Scouting. If you have a leader in your unit that is active in their religious institution and active in Scouting, this is an outstanding recognition for them. Don’t forget to check with the Scout
Shop to order special Scout Sunday religious bulletin covers for your religious service.
As a council we can be proud to set the bar for other councils to follow. We are currently wrapping up our 5-year strategic plan and are pleased with the significant accomplishments that we have achieved to provide the highest level of Scouting for the youth of Greater Kansas City. Our key areas of focus have been, camp facility improvements, expanded council level programing, council volunteer support and of course, youth recruitment initiatives. As we begin the planning for our new 3-year strategic plan beginning in 2016, I am reminded of a quote, “The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to support you long enough to enable you to reach for something higher.” As a council is it vital that we continue to look towards the future and challenge ourselves to build on our strong traditions. We are only limited by our vision and dreams. Do you have a comment or idea that you’d like to share for the new strategic plan? Give me a call or e-mail and let me know. At the end ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING of the day, our goal is to provide the Published February/March, April/May, June/July, August/ support and resources for our more September, October/November, December/January by the Heart than 15,000 volunteers and over of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. This issue and past 32,000 youth. archived issues can be found on the Heart of America Council website, www.hoac-bsa.org.
PRESIDENT Scott Boswell COUNCIL COMMISSIONER Hon. Keith W. Sickendick SCOUT EXECUTIVE Kendrick J.E. Miller
VICE PRESIDENTS Jeremy Croucher William Easley Tom Freeman Lester D. Ham James W. Hayes Clifford W. Illig Jeanette Prenger Gregg Riess Zachary H. Shafran Charlie M. Tetrick
TREASURER Bruce Snyder ASSISTANT TREASURER Gregg Givens LEGAL COUNSEL Richard L. Martin EDITOR Matt I. Armstrong GRAPHIC DESIGN Tammy L. Bosley
Thank you for your service and commitment to the Scouting program and the Heart of America Council. As always if you have any questions, ideas or concerns let me know. Kenn Miller (816) 569-4980 Kendrick.Miller@Scouting.org
COUNCIL CALENDAR October 2-4 3 3 9 10 10 15 17 17 20 21 21 22 24 24 24 24 24 26
Wood Badge Training American Royal Parade OA Vigil Banquet Sporting Clays Auction Sporting Clays Classic Mini Camp — Naish Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner JOTA / JOTI Scout Day at Kansas Speedway Mic-O-Say Auction Coordinated Council Meeting Council Activities Committee Meeting Bartle Camp Draw Haunted Trails Mini Camp — Naish Bartle Camp Draw Naish Camp Draw Show N Sell Popcorn Returns Due Popcorn Final Orders Due
November 6-7 7 7 11 17 17 18 24 26-27
Popcorn Pickup Mini Camp — Naish University of Scouting Council Annual Banquet Risk Management Committee Meeting Council Commissioner Meeting Council Activities Committee Meeting Council Membership Committee Meeting Thanksgiving — Council Service Center Closed
6 9 9 9 9 9 14 15 16 16 16 24-25 26 28-29
Hanukkah Begins Popcorn Payments Due Council Activities Committee Meeting Council Advancement Committee Meeting Marketing Committee Meeting Council Shooting Sports Committee Meeting Hanukkah Ends Council Commissioner Meeting Council Training Committee Meeting Council Properties Committee Meeting Council P/R Committee Meeting Christmas — Council Service Center Closed Camp Staff Reunion Bartle/Naish Camp Staff Interviews
December
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COUNCIL NEWS
Camp Staff Scholarships Top $150,000
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nother summer is in the books and hundreds of our camp staffers are now back at college. But did you know that working at one of our Scout Reservations is helping them pay for their education?
endowments provided for this purpose. Over the past five years, the amount of scholarships has increased by 132% and the number of staff receiving grants has grown by 22%.
Now in its 16th year, the Heart of America Council’s Camp Staff College Scholarship program rewards our best collegeaged camp staff with grants that augment their staff salaries, enabling them to work at summer camp and still afford the high costs of a college education. Scholarships are merit based, meaning those who do the best job during the entire summer receive the highest amount.
Visit www.hoac-bsa.org for more information or to donate to the 2016 Camp Staff College Scholarship program.
“The program has been very successful in attracting and retaining excellent staff leadership and helps to make our camping program the best in the country,” said Kenn Miller, Heart of America Council Scout Executive.
2015 Theodore Naish Scout Reservation scholarship recipients
Olathe, Spring Hill, DeSoto, Gardner/Edgerton School Districts
Shawnee Trails District
Shawnee Mission School District
Soaring Eagle District Blue Valley School District All LDS units
Lee’s Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Hickman Mills, Lone Jack School Districts
Spirit Trail District
Belton, Raymore-Peculiar, Pleasant Hill, Strasburg, East Lynn, Harrisonville, Midway, Drexel, Cass County R-V, Sherwood-Cass, Miami, Adrian, Ballard, Butler, Hudson, Rich Hill School Districts
Golden Eagle District 2015 H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation scholarship recipients
School Night for Scouting 2015
▶ Follow up with everyone that joined at School Night to make sure they have started attending meetings.
Mormon Trail District High Trail District
READY TO RECRUIT
Recruitment season is underway and more than 2,600 new youth have joined Scouting at a School Night for Scouting. While the bulk of our recruitment nights are complete, keep in mind that recruitment doesn’t stop when School Night ends. Here are a few helpful hints to make sure every youth has the opportunity to join.
This past June, the Council’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a plan that will realign the majority of our district boundaries to help us better serve Scouting. The new district reorganization will result in 17 districts across the council, most of which were redrawn along school district boundaries. While the new realignment structure will not officially go into effect until January 1, 2016, our new districts have new names…
Iron Horse District
This year, a record $150,000 in scholarships were presented to 112 staffers from the H. Roe Bartle and Theodore Naish Scout Reservations and Rotary Camp. All qualified staff who applied received a scholarship ranging from $300 to $4,000. The council receives the funds necessary to present these scholarships through annual donations and
NEW DISTRICT NAMES REVEALED
▶ Follow up with everyone 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 giving youth another chance to join. ▶ Ask current youth to invite a friend to join and hold a special joining event. ▶ Have your Scouts in sports invite teammates not in Scouting to join after the season.
North Kansas City, Liberty, Smithville, Kearney, Excelsior Springs, Lawson School Districts
Northern Lights District
Park Hill, Platte County R-III, West Platte R-II, and North Platte R-I School Districts District names and boundaries unchanged: Big Muddy, Lone Bear, Blue Elk, Pioneer Trails, Frontier, Exploring, Kaw, Pelathe, Twin Rivers Learn more about the council’s district realignment plan at www. hoac-bsa.org.
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COUNCIL NEWS
University of Scouting Saturday, November 7, 2015 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a day of learning, fun, and fellowship with Scouters from across the council. University of Scouting offers an assortment of classes in the areas of Administration, Program Enhancement and Outdoor Activities. Be the best leader you can be for your Scouts! University of Scouting offers something for every Scout Leader and also includes youth courses.
Scouts Fill the Fridge More than 100 Scouts helped Harvesters, 41-Action News and Price Chopper Fill the Fridge this fall. The annual drive helps feed hungry families in Kansas City and this year’s campaign collected food and funds for more than 145,000 meals! All Scouts who volunteered or who donated to the campaign were recognized with the official Fill the Fridge patch.
NEW LOCATION Metropolitan Community College Business & Technology Campus 1775 Universal Avenue Kansas City, MO
Good Turn for Goodwill Good Turn for Goodwill is a community-wide recycling/donation drive. We’re asking Scouts to collect and deliver donations of clothing, household items, books and games. Scouts will distribute donation bags to friends and neighbors in the community along with a flyer requesting donations. On the designated day, neighbors will place the filled bags on their porch for Scouts to pick up. Items are then delivered to the pre-selected Goodwill donation center and tallied. A special patch will be provided by Goodwill for each Scout who participates. The collection & delivery date is November 14. Volunteer to help at www.hoac-bsa. org/community-service.
Enroll today at www.hoac-bsa.org/ university-of-scouting.
Mission Hills Eagle Scout Earns Every Merit Badge John Rosher, an Eagle Scout with Troop 16, is one of the few who has earned all 136 merit badges, but it's how he did it that will amaze you. Every badge tells a story and his quest for perfection has taken him across the U.S. and beyond. To earn some of the more exotic badges, Rosher used his family vacations. He studied oceanography with a marine biologist in Seattle, went whitewater rafting in Colorado, tried his hand at fishing in the Amazon jungle, experienced scuba diving in the Cayman Islands, and even climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
SOARING ABOVE
“My badges represent more than just a number,” said Rosher, who is a senior at The Pembroke Hill School. “They represent seven years of adventures with my family and all my hard work and all the Scout leaders who helped me along the way. I couldn’t have accomplished this milestone without support.” John was recognized for his tremendous accomplishment on August 31 during his troop’s Court of Honor at St. Andrews Church. Read the full story about John’s quest for every merit badge in the Kansas City Star at http://bit.ly/1OzXQB5. Photo by Joe Ledford. Kansas City Star
THEODORE NAISH SCOUT RESERVATION It wouldn’t be Halloween without Haunted Trails! All Cub Scouts and their families are invited to travel the Haunted Trails of Cub World on October 24. Trail hikes begin at 4:00 pm and start every 15 minutes until 9:30 pm. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Ages 5 and up — $8 Ages 4 and under — $4 *Price includes patch, shuttle service, and light meal Pre-registration is required and online sign-up will end on October 21 at midnight. Due to high interest in this event, no walk-ins will be accepted. Register now at http://voahaunted2015.kintera.org.
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COUNCIL NEWS SCOUTSTRONG
Naish Hosts Inaugural Triathlon Camp Naish’s Inaugural Varsity Triathlon & Campout welcomed more than 106 Scouts to the Reservation August 7-8. Competitors braved our challenging course consisting of a 200-yard swim, 6-mile mountain bike ride and 2-mile crosscountry run. Several Scouts and leaders demonstrated true Scout spirit, finishing the race and then returning to the course to support fellow Scouts until all had crossed the finish line.
TEAM WINNERS 1st — Troop 130 2nd — Troop 418 3rd — Troop 378
TOP FINISHERS 11-13 YEAR OLDS Dan Foster James Smith Brandon Chase
Troop 378 Troop 397 Troop 130
14-15 YEAR OLDS Ethan Perrins Andrew Olsen Jeffey Lund
Crew 2158 Team 6465 Troop 378
16+ Adam Olsen Evan Dantzscher Logan Davis
Team 6465 Troop 378 Troop 42
ADULTS Joey Foster Joshua Blanch Mitch Wood
Troop 378 Team 6465 Crew 2418
All Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts and Venturers are invited to attend next year’s Triathlon on August 12-13.
Scout Night at Sporting Park Rain and chilly temperatures couldn’t stop more than 2,000 Scouts and their families from making this year’s Scout Night at Sporting Park one to remember. Scouts filled the South Stand and cheered on Sporting to a convincing win over FC Dallas. Scouts also took to the field with activities that included a Scout color guard, flag parade and post-match penalty kicks. Thanks to our Scout Night committee for a great event! Be sure to check out more event photos on our Facebook Page.
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FINANCE NEWS
2016 PATRON LUNCHEON MARCH 3 | MARRIOTT MUEHLEBACH Guest Speaker: Michael Durant The 2016 Patron Luncheon is set for March 3 and this year’s featured guest speaker will be master pilot and best-selling author, Michael Durant. Durant was the pilot of Black Hawk helicopter Super Six Four that was fired upon and subsequently brought down during a combat operation in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 3, 1993. After a horrific street battle, he was overrun by a crazed mob, captured, and held prisoner for 11 days. His image as a POW was seen around the world on the cover of TIME, Newsweek, US News and World Report. The events of that day were recounted in Mark Bowden’s best-selling book Black Hawk Down and Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-winning movie of the same name. This year’s luncheon is being chaired by Stephen Hooley, CEO of DST Systems. Sponsorships and Table Host opportunities are available, some of which include access to the exclusive speaker reception held prior to the event. Those interested in attending should contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965 or jeromy.rutledge@ scouting.org.
MYSTERY HOUSE Find your district Mystery House and win big! Each week, Popcorn Kernels will be given clues to where the Mystery House is located in each district via the Kernel Journal. The first youth to knock on the door of the Mystery House will be awarded a $100 Visa gift card!
N R O C P O P PROJECT
Welsh Named 2015 Distinguished Citizen On October 15, the Heart of America Council will honor Polsinelli Chairman and CEO, Russ Welsh, with the 2015 Distinguished Citizen Award. The Distinguished Citizen Award honors an individual or company in the Kansas City area for their efforts in making a distinct difference in the fabric of our community. The annual event highlights our Scoutreach programs and the in-roads Scouting is making to bring the values and life skills to young people who might not otherwise be reached because of socioeconomic barriers. Another highlight of the Distinguished Citizen Award dinner is the presentation of two $10,000 scholarships to local Eagle Scouts. Contact Jeromy Rutledge for more information or to register at (816) 569-4965 or jeromy.rutledge@scouting.org.
MAJOR SPONSORS Cliff and Bonne Illig
Financial Holding Corporation
PFS Holding Company
SALE SCHEDULE October 2
Early Bird Incentive Due November 3
October 19
Return Paperwork Due
November 6
October 24
Returns Due
November 6-7 Final Distribution
October 26
Place Final Orders
November 30 Scholarships Due
November 2
Place Final Prize Order
December 9
Enter Fill-it Up Information Submit Program Plan and Budget
Popcorn Payments Due
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FINANCE NEWS
In Memory of: Russell Bentch
Charles & Lori Collins Sigmund Popper Janis & Matthew Reding Mary Snyder Keith & Dorothy Terry
Sharon Brayer Harvey Bodker Janis Perry
Bruce E Davis
Harvey Bodker Robert & Shirley Cunningham Heart of America Council Staff
Andrew Huffman
Carol Beesley Nancy & Frank Clifford The Greater KC Asorn Chapter Sorouch & Kathryn Haddad Floyd Hastings Beth Huffman Michele Kerwin Kerry Kohrs Susan Komen Barbara Furgason Kurz Gayle McFarlane Deanna McPherson Philip Paschang Jim Porter Peggy Reynolds Tom & Patty Sack Ray & Sandra Seidelman Brad & Sandra Sullivan Patricia & HL Tolbert Linda Zerger
Stephen Jenkins
Scott Benson Judith Bradley William & Katherine Calkins Kathy Hershey Louise Mackenzie Donna Patton Gary & Amy Sanders
Roger Lee Lapp Judy Duryee
Charlie McBrien Julie Bahr
Bill McNeall
Jack & Jane DeWees McNeall Farms Inc
Diane Morrill
Sosland Publishing
Nancy Parness
Heart of America Council Staff
Jared Pearce Regina Pearce
C Jack Phillips
Harvey Bodker Gary & Denise Cover
Jere Ratcliffe
Heart of America Council Staff
Harold F Smith (Cotton)
Thomas Clark Gary & Denise Cover Nancy & Jim Carnes Susan Dahlsten Jim & Karen Dillon David Dunmire Georgia Erickson Sarah & John Erickson Joanne Faulkner Douglas & Caryn Firebaugh Sue Heley Julie Greg Hessenflow Kenneth & Nancy Holm Mr & Mrs Robert Hovey Bob & Joan Kissick John & Paula Longan Phyllis Newson James B Nutter, Sr Carol Snyder Richard & Jackie White Purd & Margaret Wright Karl & Paula Yehle Heart of America Council Staff
Robert “Bob” Straw Sr Katherine Noe Janis Perry
Leland Welty
Anthony & Mary Amato Anonymous Roberta Clark Mr & Mrs Lynn Frisbie Joseph Gaul Harold & Betty Koch Joyce Mackender Vicki Newton Larry & Bonnie Pagenkopf Cindy Prettyman Pete’s Auto Service Inc Warren Robertson Daniel Shinn Jeanne Shinn Meta Snyder Raymond & Kathleen Stockman Norman & Joan Trigg
In Honor of: Jeff Richardson
Judith & Kent Richardson 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.
Scouting Honors Labor Union Members
2015 George Meany Award Dinner On August 20, more than 160 union members, community leaders and Scouters gathered for the 3rd annual George Meany Award Dinner at Argosy Casino Hotel. Named for the AFL-CIO’s first president, the George Meany Award recognizes union members who have made a significant contribution to the youth of their communities by volunteering in the programs of the BSA. Tom Buffenbarger, Guest Speaker The Greater Kansas City, Missouri Labor Council AFL-CIO presented the George Meany Award to Tim Foster, Sheet Metal Workers Local 2. Tim is an Eagle Scout and has been involved with Scouting for close to fifty years. Tim has Tim Foster, Sheet Metal Workers Local 2, receives the George shared his leadership talents Meany Award over the years as a Committee Member, Committee Chairman, Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Pack 4264 and Troop 1264 chartered by the Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church. The Tri-County Labor Council of Eastern Kevin O’Neill is honored with the Kansas presented the George North Star Award Meany Award to Lee Perry, Ironworkers Local 10. Lee joined Scouting as a youth in Buffalo, New York before moving to Kansas City with his family. Lee is a proud father of an Eagle Scout. He has shared his enthusiasm for Scouting by serving as Chartered Organization Representative and merit badge counselor for Pack 4460 and Troop 1460 chartered to the Gracemor Elementary PTA. Lee serves on the council maintenance committee and has been a member of the camp staff for more than 17 years. He is a Sagamore in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. The evening also included the presentation of the council’s Community Labor Partner Awards. Awards were presented to the Carpenter’s District Council for their support of the council’s Skilled Trades Work
Days. The Community Labor Partner Award was also presented to the Bank of Labor. For more than 30 years, the Bank of Labor has provided support to the annual Investment in Character campaign, Skilled Trades Work Day and the George Meany Dinner. A special presentation of the BSA’s North Star Award was made to Kevin O’Neill, Publisher of the Labor Beacon, for his support and promotion of the Skilled Trades Work Days and the George Meany Dinner. Kevin also served as the dinner emcee.
Lee Perry, Ironworkers Local 10, receives the George Meany Award
The featured guest Speaker was Eagle Scout R. Thomas Buffenbarger, International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Tom serves on the National Board of the Boy Scouts of America.
2015 George Meany Award Dinner Committee
MAJOR SPONSORS Cornerstone Sponsor — International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Dinner Sponsor — International Association of Sheet Metal Workers Local 2 Award Sponsor — International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Program Sponsor — Bank of Labor
TABLE SPONSORS Electrical Corporation of America Pipe Fitters Association Local 533 Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 8 Heavy Construction Laborers’ Local 663 NECA Power Partners Boilermakers Local 83 IBEW Local 124 Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers Lodge 778 Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Council Tri-County Labor Council of Eastern Kansas AFL-CIO Carpenters’ District Council Ironworkers Local 10 Metro Ford
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ORDER OF THE ARROW — NOAC 2015
GOLD RUSH Tamegonit Lodge Shines at National Order of the Arrow Conference More than 170 Arrowmen from Tamegonit Lodge made their way to Michigan State University August 3-8 to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Order of the Arrow at the 2015 National Order of the Arrow Conference. Boasting a total attendance of more than 15,000, NOAC participants experienced an unforgettable week long program that included training, competitions, stage shows, friendship and fellowship. Upon arriving at Michigan State University, participants were issued their individual Spark social media device that turned meeting others into a fun competitive game. The premier event kicked off the OA Centennial Anniversary Celebration with a night stage show entitled “It Starts with Us”. All present were challenged to affect change and bring the fire home to their home councils.
As the week continued, Arrowmen took part in sessions from How to Better a Committee, to Fly Fishing Made Simple, to creating the Cutting Edge Conclave. In a demonstration of physical stamina, our members participated in the 5k Run, taking 1st in the 4x400 Relay and 3rd place in soccer.
In the American Indian Activities/Inductions and Ceremonial Events competition, our Dance Team and Ceremonial Team took home more national awards than ever before. Four of our six dancers advanced to ribbon in the semi-finals in the individual dance competition. Four members received ribbons in the individual Dance Attire competition. The team also competed in the inaugural PowWow competition. Our Ceremony Team, having trained together weekly over the past two years, medaled as National Honor Team in all events, the Pre-Ordeal Ceremony, the new Brotherhood Ceremony, and the Vigil Ceremony performance. During the Night of Champions, our Ceremony Team took center stage and were named National Champions in the Ceremonial Costume Competition portraying their region, a first for Tamegonit Lodge.
NOAC AWARDS TAMEGONIT LODGE National Champion
Ceremonial Costume Competition
National Honor Team
Pre-Ordeal Ceremony
National Honor Team
New Brotherhood Ceremony
National Honor Team
Vigil Ceremony
1st Place
400 x 400 Relay
3rd Place
Soccer
In his keynote speech, the OA National Chief launched the #DareToDo service initiative for 100 days following NOAC. It calls for all Arrowmen to perform small acts of service and to share what they did on social media. The power of 165,000 Arrowmen performing these simple tasks will ignite other Scouts to follow, thus putting our foot forward in service for all. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to join us at NOAC 2018 at Indiana University.
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CAMPING & PROGRAMS
ORDER OF THE ARROW
MIC-O-SAY NEWS Brave Roundups
Lodge Dues to Increase in 2016 2015 Vigil Honors Earlier this year, the Tamegonit Lodge Executive Committee voted to raise annual dues from $10 to $15, starting January 1, 2016. This is the first time in over a decade that the Lodge has raised its annual dues. The purpose of this change is to further improve our program while maintaining the infrastructure Tamegonit Lodge has worked so hard to build over its 76 year tenure in the council. Please direct any questions to the Lodge Staff Advisor, Scott Weaver, at scott. weaver@scouting.org.
The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members for service to the Lodge, council and Scouting. Tamegonit Lodge recognized 46 individuals with this distinction at the 2015 Vigil Banquet on October 3. Turn to page 14 for the complete 2015 Vigil Honor listing.
Fall 2015 Mini-Camps • October 10
• October 24
• November 7
It’s summer camp when you want it! Enjoy Scout camp favorites like rifle, shotgun, archery, climbing and rappelling. Take advantage of these opportunities to gain new skills and discover new interests: • Fishing Merit Badge — October 10 • Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge — October 24 & November 7 • Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge — October 10 • Farm Mechanics Merit Badge — October 10 • Search and Rescue fundamentals — October 24 & November 7 Register now at www.hoac-bsa.org/mini-camp-weekends.
READY TO RIDE ATV Safety Course at Naish Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush! ATV classes at Naish are open and available. The program focuses on equipping Scouts with knowledge and skills for safe four-wheel ATV riding. • Scouts must be 14 years of age or older to participate • Next Course: October 24-25 | Naish Mini-Camp Weekend For more information on the ATV course or to register online visit http://2015ATVSafety.kintera.org.
The 2016 Mic-O-Say season will be here before you know it and now is the time to start getting ready. The Tribe of Mic-O-Say will again be hosting Brave Roundups the last Saturday of January and February in the Kansas City area. This is a great way to prepare all the 2015 Braves to become Warriors in the Tribe. The meeting will include a refresher from the Brave process and an opportunity to secure items to make their tribal attire from Parry Lodge. Look for more information at Roundtable in November.
Tribal Elevations Hundreds of youth and adults were elevated to new ranks and responsibilities throughout the summer camping season. Congratulations and a big “How How” to everyone! • Foxmen (900) • Braves (909) This summer, the • Hardway Warriors (787) Tribe inducted • Honorary Warriors (301) its 79,000th member since • Honored Women (106) its founding by • Firebuilders (461) Chief Lone Bear • Tom Tom Beaters (226) • Runners (148) • Keepers of the Sacred Bundle (66) • Shaman (66) • Sachems (45) • Keepers of the Wampum (10) • Sagamores (9) • Medicine Men (3) Their Work Is Done • Chieftain (1) The Tribe is saddened over the recent loss of several important leaders in the Tribe’s See page 14 for the complete history. These Tribesmen dedicated so list of 2015 Tribal Council much to the Tribe, and now their work elevations. is done. Jere B. Ratcliffe, Chief Soaring Lone Eagle (1988-1991 Directing Chief) Bruce E. Davis, Chieftain Swift Streaking Comet (1998 Presiding Chieftain) C. Jack Phillips, Chieftain Far Away Hawk (2000 Honorary Chieftain) Harold "Cotton" Smith, Jr., Chieftain Spirit Fire (2004 Presiding Chieftain)
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CAMPING & PROGRAMS
OA High Adventure Excursions Need an escape from the ordinary? Each summer, the Order of the Arrow offers a myriad of different High Adventure opportunities to meet your summer needs. Whether it’s taking a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean at the Florida Sea Base or taming the Summit’s adventure sports paradise, an OA High Adventure excursion will put you at a National High Adventure base at a terrific price.
• $250 — 2 weeks at Philmont • $250 — 8 days at the Summit • $200 — 2 weeks at Northern Tier • $500 — 10 days at Sea Base For more information or to register, visit www.adventure.oa-bsa.org.
2017 NATIONAL JAMBOREE The National Jamboree is an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for a lifetime! The 2017 National Jamboree will be held July 19-28 at the BSA’s newest High Adventure Base, The Summit in West Virginia.
Jamboree-on-the Air The world’s largest annual Scouting event occurs on the 3rd weekend of October each year. Jamboree-on-the-Air will connect Scouts from over 200 countries through the use of amateur radios. Hit the airwaves with us at Camp Naish from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, October 17. Ham radio operators will be standing by to assist Scouts. This event is open to Scouts and Scouters of any age at no cost. No reservations are required. Scouts can come as a den, pack, troop or as individuals.
The Heart of America Council is now accepting reservations for this unforgettable adventure. Tour stops include visits to the NASA Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama, Gettysburg Battlefield, whitewater rafting, and two days in Washington D.C. For more information and to make your $100 deposit go to www.hoac-bsa.org/national-jamboree.
MAKE YOUR $100 DEPOSIT TODAY!
PHILMONT ADVISOR SKILLS SCHOOL International Scouting Activities Open House Heart of America Council Service Center Tuesday, October 27, 2015 7:00-9:00 PM
October 23 — October 26 & October 30 — November 2 Philmont Advisor Skills School features a one-night adventure into the rugged New Mexico backcountry led by an experienced member of the Philmont Ranger Department. Participants will be transported from the Denver Airport to Philmont. The cost to attend is only $76 and covers shuttle transportation to/from Denver, lodging gear, meals and PASS materials.
Learn more at www.philmontscoutranch.org/ TrekPreparation/PASS.aspx or call Dave Woodman (913) 709-4006.
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TOP HONORS
4th A nnual Special Recognition Issue
Outstanding volunteers make the Heart of America Council one of the best councils in the country. We are proud to recognize this year’s “Top Honors” recipients for their service to Scouting.
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TOP HONORS — SILVER BEAVER
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award that a local council may bestow on an adult volunteer for distinguished service to youth.
The Heart of America Council is proud to recognize the
2015
Silver Beaver
Catherine Albers
Eugene Bellner Sr.
Fred Bixler Jr.
Michael Brady
William Easley
Nils Erickson
John Freshnock
Philip Gramlich
Benjamin Grimsley
Anthony Grosshans
Allen Huff
Lee Perry
John Rohrer
Zachary Shafran
James Wasko
Tamela Cockrum
Award Recipients for their service to Scouting.
Honorees will be recognized at the Council Annual Recognition Banquet on November 11 the Overland Park Convention Center. Online reservations are now available at www.hoac-bsa.org.
Raymond Graskemper Jr.
Catherine Puls
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TOP HONORS: TRAINING
2015 Heart of America Council Wood Badge Training Participants COURSE C5-307-15-1 Course Director: Tim Bodendistel Frank Audano.................................... Red-Tailed Hawk Thomas Baker.................................... Trailhead Diane Beatty....................................... Thunderbird John Boyce......................................... Trailhead Mark Brewer...................................... Red-Tailed Hawk Ryan Browning.................................. Trails West David Bryant...................................... Trails West Richard Burroughs............................ Trails West Matt Calhoun..................................... Blue Elk Bryan Casey....................................... Thunderbird Stephen Clark.................................... Trailhead Jeffrey Danley.................................... Out of Council Kevin Dellett...................................... Red-Tailed Hawk Mary England.................................... Trailhead Jeremy Fuksa...................................... North Star Bernice Garnett................................. Kaw Scott Gates.......................................... Pelathe Carol Gersema................................... Kaw Kevin Gibson..................................... Red-Tailed Hawk Lori Golon Thorne............................ Kaw Claudia Gomez Rodriguez.............. Thunderbird Marco Gonzalez................................ Pioneer Trails David Graham................................... Red-Tailed Hawk Michael Guthrie................................ Red-Tailed Hawk Amy Guthrie...................................... Red-Tailed Hawk Leonard Hallmark............................. North Star Carmen Haynes................................. Trails West Kenneth Herstowski......................... Trailhead Richard Higgason............................. Thunderbird Michael Holladay.............................. Out of Council John Hoye........................................... Thunderbird Sarah Martinez.................................. Pioneer Trails Michael Mason.................................. Red-Tailed Hawk Michael McElroy............................... Out of Council Chad Mestel....................................... Trails West Linda Miller....................................... Red-Tailed Hawk Ryan Moore........................................ Trails West Glenda Noell...................................... Kaw Jennifer Oreilly.................................. Thunderbird Jeffrey Phillips.................................... Trails West Gwynn Pierce.................................... Trails West Gordon Rames................................... Red-Tailed Hawk Johnathon Sampsel........................... Kaw Thomas Shoffner............................... Kaw James Simmons................................. Lone Bear Brian Streich...................................... North Star Brian Symons..................................... Red-Tailed Hawk Jason Waltonen.................................. Blue Elk Michael Wegner................................ Trailhead COURSE C5-307-15-2 Course Director: Tony Jackowski Edward Adams.................................. Pelathe Christine Adams............................... Pelathe Bobby Balentine................................ Thunderbird Ricky Ball............................................ Thunderbird Thomas Barden................................. Blue Elk
Glenn Baughman.............................. Lone Bear Robert Burdick.................................. Pelathe Ari Burt............................................... Thunderbird Tara Calley......................................... Twin Rivers Jeffrey Campbell................................ Thunderbird Jeremiah Collier................................ Thunderbird Kelly Daggett...................................... Twin Rivers David Deaton..................................... North Star Eric Duffendack................................ Lone Bear Scott Elsey.......................................... Trails West Ralf Emerson..................................... North Star Jeffrey Flannery................................. Trails West Troy Floyd.......................................... Thunderbird John Gemsky...................................... Northern Tier Jay Gillette.......................................... Trails West William Guyer................................... Thunderbird Matthew Harkins.............................. Trails West Jon Harms.......................................... North Star Phillip Helt......................................... North Star Justin Hoke......................................... North Star Joseph Hood...................................... Trails West Jeffrey Hopkins.................................. Northern Tier Guy Jacobs.......................................... Pelathe John Jordan........................................ Trailhead Gerald "Neal" Karnes........................ Lone Bear Russell Kohl....................................... Trailhead Bruce Lalonde.................................... Trails West Michael Laney................................... Trails West Patrick Liang...................................... Blue Elk Douglas McConnell.......................... Trails West Cieara McCoy.................................... Pelathe Leon McCoy...................................... Pelathe Byron McMurphy............................. Lone Bear Kevin Meyerhoff................................ Red-Tailed Hawk Ian Newlin.......................................... Trails West Douglas Norsby................................. Trails West John Payne......................................... Thunderbird Derek Riggs........................................ Trails West Carissa Robertson............................. Out of Council Beth Robinett..................................... Out of Council Keith Rose.......................................... Trailhead Ludwig Ryfkogel................................ Pelathe Brian Schatz....................................... Thunderbird Marc Schlebusch............................... North Star Chris Schmidt.................................... Northern Tier Michelle Seastrom............................. Red-Tailed Hawk Delmar Swindle................................. Blue Elk Kevin Templin................................... Lone Bear Scott Tener......................................... Northern Tier Matthew Terryberry......................... Thunderbird Matthew Thomas............................... Northern Tier Jeffery Thorne.................................... Kaw William Whitman............................. North Star Marvin Wiedeman............................ Pelathe Devon Williamson............................ Thunderbird Ryan Wilson....................................... Thunderbird Amon Woolridge.............................. North Star Dawn Wyatt....................................... Thunderbird
2015 Heart of America Council National Youth Leadership Training Participants Course Director: Tim Helton Morgan Atkinson.................North Star Austin Ball.............................Thunderbird Lucas Blahnik........................North Star Ian Bowen..............................Northern Tier Austin Brown........................Big Muddy Justin Brown..........................Red-Tailed Hawk Connor Chism......................Thunderbird Kellan Clouse........................North Star Scott Cook.............................North Star Tanner Cook.........................North Star Bailey Cornelison.................Twin Rivers Cameron Courtright............Lone Bear Trenton Courtright..............Lone Bear Jackson Crabtree...................Red-Tailed Hawk Dalton Cumpton..................Thunderbird Josh Dorland.........................North Star Ryan Duffendack..................Lone Bear Luke Dunn............................North Star Sidney Edelbrock..................Twin Rivers Alexander England...............Trailhead Cameron Franklin................Kaw Dylan Godfrey......................Lone Bear Payton Greenwald................North Star Caden Hellman.....................Kaw Ryan Hellman.......................Kaw Samuel Howell......................Twin Rivers Ethan Hulen..........................Trailhead Joshua Judd...........................Twin Rivers Tanner Karnes.......................Lone Bear Michael Klapp.......................Lone Bear William Laubscher...............North Star Mason Lewis.........................North Star Jack Lintz...............................Thunderbird Hayden Loughrey.................North Star Leyton Manley......................North Star Evan Mansil...........................North Star Caleb McKinney...................North Star Bonnie Miller........................Pelathe Simon Mitchell.....................Thunderbird Nolan Moore.........................Red-Tailed Hawk Andrew Murphy...................Trailhead Joshua Petree.........................Lone Bear Adam Pfannenstiel...............Kaw Evan Price..............................Trailhead Jack Reeves............................Trailhead Thomas Rudkin....................North Star Hunter Ruskanen.................Red-Tailed Hawk Mike Schroder......................Kaw Bryce Simpson......................North Star Gus Sippel..............................Trailhead James Smith...........................North Star Alex Springer........................North Star Robert Stepp..........................North Star Ashleigh Sterling..................Red-Tailed Hawk Parker Stevens.......................North Star Jacob Thornsberry................North Star Dylan Vangilder....................Thunderbird
Nicholas Voet........................Thunderbird Houston Webb......................Big Muddy Dylan Young.........................Thunderbird Samuel Arriaga.....................Thunderbird Tom Bettis.............................Thunderbird Christopher Boyce................Trailhead Robyn Bryson.......................Trails West Tyler Burnes..........................Blue Elk Joshua Camp.........................Thunderbird Zane Dautenhahn.................Thunderbird Nathan Drake........................Blue Elk Robert Duncan.....................Blue Elk Cole Edwards........................Trailhead Nathaniel Enke.....................Blue Elk Mason Ericson......................Northern Tier Jacob Galos............................Trailhead Zachary Gibson....................Red-Tailed Hawk Caden Goodman..................Trails West Evan Heard............................Blue Elk Tyler Hilk...............................Northern Tier Sam Hurt...............................Trailhead Alexander Jackson................Red-Tailed Hawk Jakob Johnson.......................Blue Elk Dakota Lepker......................Blue Elk Logan Littleton.....................North Star Jeremiah Lossa......................Kaw John Manuel..........................North Star Ryan Martens........................Trails West Gaven Martin........................Trails West David “Tanner� McBee........Red-Tailed Hawk Jackson McCoy.....................Thunderbird Erika McFadden...................Trailhead Noah Meitler.........................Thunderbird Ross Mineo............................Blue Elk Prax Myer..............................Pelathe Evan Myers............................Trailhead Zachary Noland....................Red-Tailed Hawk Robert Partridge...................North Star Connor Poteet.......................Trailhead Anthony Saccardi.................Thunderbird Nathaniel Sawchak...............Trails West Thomas Schmitt....................Red-Tailed Hawk Jake Seager.............................Trailhead Steve Sosa..............................Trailhead Phillip Vaughn......................Kaw Jordan Wagstaff.....................Thunderbird Dane Worthington...............Trailhead Cody Sanders........................Blue Elk Chandis Raygor....................Thunderbird Vince Lewis...........................North Star Colin Guthrie........................Red-Tailed Hawk Matthew Winters..................Twin Rivers Benjamin Duncan................North Star Nick Burkhammer...............North Star Haley Finstad........................Pelathe Ashley Finstad......................Pelathe
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October/November 2015
TOP HONORS: HONOR CAMPING
2015 Order of the Arrow Vigil Members Michael Adamek
Benjamin Kelm
Robert Baker
Alexander Kolar
Carol Bloomer
Jacob Martin
Karl Bodenheimer
Connor Matches
2015 Tribal Council Elevations Sachem Timothy S Barnett
Sachem Hunter of Whitetail
James G Beachner
Sachem Lone Eagle Fishing
Anthony J Willard
Sachem White Moonlit Wolf
Benjamin M Wilson
Sachem Silver Stealthy Skunk
Christopher Wilt
Sachem Wild Flying Horse
Augustus Boos
Paul Meyers
Graham Boswell
Timothy Mitchell
Paul Martin Bertrand Sachem Calling Redwing Whippoorwill
Mark Brewer
Jacob Moyer
Kevin Bing
Sachem Burning Star In the Night
Paul Cast
Benjamin Murdock
Taylor R Blann
Sachem Son of Loud Roaring Bear
April Clark
Stephanie Ogan
John A Collier
Sachem Flying Ball of Fire
Keeper of the Wampum
Simon Davis
William Oprisu
Preston S Conner
Sachem Lonesome Lost Wolf
John Oxley
Sachem Dances With Trout
David Belzer Keeper of the Wampum Running White Wolf
Benjamin Dyhouse
Bret O Cooper Mike Culver
Sachem One Tin Soldier
Isaac Eastman
David Pullen
Samuel Eichorst
Michael Skelton
Mark Enke
Barry Slotnick
Benjamin Foster
Gabriel Stillwell
Levi J Dunham Sachem Little Ever Thundering White Stallion Jared A Fears
Sachem Flying Little Gray Squirrel
Timothy D Frantze
Sachem Least Silver Blue River
Jeff B Fox
Sachem Chases Northern Lights
Dawson Garcia
David Timpe
Les Garber Sachem Lightning of the Raging Storm
Mark Garcia
Kenny Ward
Andrew Gerrard Jr
Sachem Little Soft Sounding Coyote
Lisa Grimsley
M. Scott Weaver
Michael Grimaldi
Sachem Flashing Red Forest
James Hale
Kyle Weber
Ronald Hayes Jr
Alvin Weber
Eric Isaacson
Bob James Robert Hale Sachem Whispering King Snake Kim Hein
Sachem Spark of High Flying Yellow Flame
Allan W High
Sachem Smoking Long Rifle
Charles Welsh
Thomas E Hines III
Sachem Lone Burro
Conner Jenkins
Keith Wood
Howard W Hoenshell
Sachem Talking Wind In Tall Pine
John Kelly-Collins
Frank Zizzo Jr.
Marshall Hollingsworth Sachem Serving Beaver Joshua David Horton
Sachem Silver Puma Spirit
Rey Jared Irwin
Sachem Grandson of Yellow Ember
Joseph G Jacobs III
Sachem Bold Bright Sun
Sheila M Lancaster Sachem Whispers To Diving Nighthawk Reade C Montgomery Sachem Running Son of Little Black Leggings
IS YOUR UNIT A
CAMP CHAMP
Find out in our special camping spotlight in the December-January edition of Adventures in Scouting.
Michael Mosakowski
Sachem Little Bright Twin Star
Christian A Nissen
Sachem Dark Horizon
Mike Norton
Sachem Swift Falling Tree
Pam Olive Sachem Youngest Daughter of Quiet Night Scott Gregory Osborne Sachem Survivor of Shadows Brandon C Pemburlin Sachem Second Son of Glistening Tree Patrick V Ralston
Sachem Majestic Speaking Falcon
Brent Soendker
Sachem Farmer of Many Animals
Gabriel J Smart
Sachem Stalker of Long Shadows
Rick Thomann
Sachem Light Misting Rain Cloud
John Wessling Sachem Fast Rising Trout In the Early Dawn Bruce A White
Sachem Slumbering White Bear
Daniel W Wohlford Sachem Great White Birch By Cool Water Jordan Wright
Sachem Soaring Red Leg Eagle
Dwight D Fowler Keeper of the Wampum Least Fleet Footed Elk Jeffrey A Grubb Keeper of the Wampum Little Deep Flowing River Lawrence D Jefferson Keeper of the Wampum Little Screaming Horse Robert N Kline Keeper of the Wampum Winds of the Coup David Lehman Keeper of the Wampum Little Sure Footed Running Elk Michael Morris Keeper of the Wampum Big Heaven Piercing Eagle John P Peter
Keeper of the Wampum Thunder Heart
Don M Seaver Keeper of the Wampum Living Water Carol L Snyder Keeper of the Wampum Helpful Silver Bird
Sagamore John Nick Badgerow
Sagamore Jumping White Horse
Stephen E Foote
Sagamore Silver Foot
Brad Frederick
Sagamore Falling Lost Star
Steven L Lancaster
Sagamore Least Diving Cold Creek
Russell S Lindsay Jr
Sagamore Golden Trout
Daryl L Stine
Sagamore Deep Running Water
James B Todd Sagamore Spirit of the Morning Star Salvatore E Valenti
Sagamore Swift Moving Hands
Scott J Willoughby
Sagamore Wild Cloud
Medicine Man Edward L Gooseman
Medicine Man Rising Goose
Danny Minnick Medicine Man Bold Lightning Thunder Randy Sims
Medicine Man Shield of the Wolf
Chieftain Gary V Cover
Chieftain Lone Towering Pine
14 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
October/November 2015
SCOUTING HISTORY
SCOUTING HISTORY
New Scout Uniforms Arrive in Kansas City By Andy Dubill, Council Historian Soon after Scouting’s launch in Kansas City, Gordon & Koppel Clothiers announced that the first eighty sets of uniforms had been received and were being distributed to the lucky Scouts who had placed their orders earlier that month. Each uniform set cost $2.65 and included a hat, shirt, baggy knee trousers and a khaki knapsack. Tenderfoot Scouts would receive a special button to wear on their uniforms until permanent insignia arrived. Three troops of Scouts were scheduled to wear their uniforms on scheduled hikes in early November of 1910; the first troop hiked from Westport Baptist Church to Merriam, Kansas; the second left from the First Congregational Church bound for Independence, Missouri and the last left the First Congregational Church in Kansas City, Kansas bound for the Quindaro Ruins. People in Kansas City observed the Scouts in their brand new uniforms on their hikes. If you have questions about Scouting history that would be good topics for future columns, email Andy Dubill at adubill@aol.com.
COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Join the Heart of America Council Team We’re hiring! Make Scouting a career and join the Heart of America Council team. We’re currently looking for applicants for the following positions: Camp Naish Trading Post Manager:
College Internships:
The Theodore Naish Scout Reservation is looking for a part time Trading Post Manager. The Trading Post Manager will be responsible for community networking and marketing, employee relations, merchandising, inventory management and general operational functions. Retail experience is required, management and Scouting experience preferred. Starting salary of $11.00 per hour. Full position description and additional details are available upon request.
The Heart of America Council has college internship positions available in the following areas: Field Service, Marketing and Development. Internships must be for college credit. Juniors and Seniors preferred, but will consider others based on experience. Compensation of $200 per week. For more information contact Brian Tobler at 816-569-4985 or Brian. Tobler@scouting.org.
Apply online: www.hoac-bsa.org/ naish-app
15 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
October/November 2015
HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS — JUNE - AUGUST 2015 BIG MUDDY Troop 1120 Troop 1318 Troop 1318 Troop 1324 Troop 1414 Troop 1713 Troop 1713
Austin Cox Benjamin Doyle Morgan Nicodemus Hunter Hall Jared Smith Luke Schaberg Nicholas Mitchell
Douglas Watson, SM Rodney Wolken, SM Rodney Wolken, SM Roland Francis, SM Phillip Smith, SM John Mitchell, SM John Mitchell, SM
Christopher Diaz Jr Parker Sullivan Phillip Milam Michael Mader Garrett Giles Andrew Huber Prestib Hazen Nicholas Dunlap Hunter Ginavan John Treese Gregory Gamble Nicholas Royer Thomas Lay Tyler Krause Braeden Finch Thomas Miller Joseph Miller
Christopher Diaz Sr, SM Dennis Henks, SM David Dunn, SM James Waldman, SM David Lyons Jr, SM Patrick Liang, SM David Graham, SM Scott Howell Jr, SM Scott Howell Jr, SM Jeffrey Fox, SM Anthony Schamel, SM Anthony Schamel, SM Bryan Richardson, SM Bryan Richardson, SM John Jacques, SM Steven Williams, ADV Isaac Rush, VC
Miguel Enriquez Kyle Lauber Andrew Davidson Patrick Clark Mylan Gray Matthew Hauerwas
Nils Erickson, SM Nils Erickson, SM Glenn Kolin, SM Glenn Kolin, SM David Moon, SM Gerard Overbey, SM
BLUE ELK Troop 1082 Troop 1138 Troop 1161 Troop 1221 Troop 1226 Troop 1228 Troop 1266 Troop 1282 Troop 1282 Troop 1347 Troop 1362 Troop 1362 Troop 1763 Troop 1763 Troop 1813 Crew 2246 Team 6246
KAW Troop 165 Troop 165 Troop 173 Troop 173 Troop 304 Troop 366
LONE BEAR Troop 1163 Troop 1400 Troop 1400 Troop 1437 Troop 1513 Troop 1513 Troop 1513 Troop 1514 Troop 1514
Payton Inglis Trevor Reynolds Andrew Burgess Isac Tichenor Samuel Espey Adrian Dale Jonathan Larimore Jared Boswell Gavin Kisby
Frank Inglis, SM Russell Petree, SM Russell Petree, SM Hurley Mahan, SM Charles Barry, SM Charles Barry, SM Charles Barry, SM Richard Young, SM Richard Young, SM
Daniel Comer Korey Dennis Thomas Barker Niccolo Salazar Gavin Ott Preston Sivils Joshua Bruning Joshua Hall Drake Hansen Bradley Willis Daniel DeFabio Garic Wainit Weston Wagner Bryce Bohlman
Frank Comer, SM Shannon Arbuckle, SM David Oscarson, SM Gerard Coday, SM Jeffrey McKinney, SM Steven Busch, SM Timothy Denney, SM Ryan Hughes, SM Maechelle Noe, SM James Niederberger, SM James Niederberger, SM James Niederberger, SM Roger Hill, SM Roger Hill, SM
NORTH STAR Troop 1096 Troop 1171 Troop 1202 Troop 1214 Troop 1261 Troop 1271 Troop 1309 Troop 1314 Troop 1351 Troop 1354 Troop 1354 Troop 1354 Troop 1357 Troop 1357
Troop 1360 Troop 1374 Troop 1374 Troop 1378 Troop 1378 Troop 1378 Troop 1394 Troop 1397 Troop 1412 Troop 1433 Troop 1433 Troop 1444 Troop 1447 Troop 1495 Troop 1992 Crew 2418 Crew 2418
Garrett Miller Liam Huntsucker Jackson Martin Christopher Winkie Matthew Clark Evan Dantzscher Hollis Hagembuch Sean McMullen Luke Termorshuizen Cy Booth Kaleb Booth Caleb Lee Mason Davis Blake Keller Jacob Pritchett Spencer Goff Alexander Untch
Christopher Golden, SM Paul Crooks, SM Paul Crooks, SM John Pratt, SM John Pratt, SM John Pratt, SM Brian Streich, SM Timothy Kixmiller, SM Justin Hoke, SM Joseph Blount, SM Joseph Blount, SM Thomas McPherson, SM Matthew Wheeler, SM Christopher Conner, SM Dennis Wycoff, SM Joshua Knowlton, ADV Joshua Knowlton, ADV
NORTHERN TIER Troop 34 Troop 54 Troop 54 Troop 93 Troop 194 Troop 295 Troop 358 Troop 584
Caleb Daniels Rex Templin Tyler Wollum Landon Butler Gerald Brungardt Nicholas Sorenson Kevin McMorris James Naylor
Lynn Holthaus, SM Michael Kowynia, SM Michael Kowynia, SM Myrl Wear, SM Rick Harris, SM Paul Cast, SM Nathan Roney, SM Bret Bozick, SM
Eric Glogau Ian Archer Seth Winchester Steele Jacobs
Richard Bireta, SM Richard Bireta, SM Robert Burdick, SM Guy Jacobs, SM
PELATHE Troop 52 Troop 52 Troop 55 Troop 59
PIONEER TRAILS Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1027 Troop 1030 Troop 1050 Troop 1062 Troop 1080 Troop 1118 Troop 1118 Troop 1118 Troop 1588 Troop 1588
Gage Kent Ethan Starr Jonathan Ator Andrew Faber Cooper Garren Ari Ellis Niles Anthony Braxton Fink Christian Bredow Nicholas Jamerson Timothy Keens Lewis Chapman Paul Davis Lucas Ochs Noah Hermes
David Banks, SM David Banks, SM David Banks, SM David Banks, SM David Banks, SM Robert Coates, SM Jeffery Baird, SM James Bernard III, SM George Weaver, SM Salvatore Valenti, SM Michael Lisac, SM Michael Lisac, SM Michael Lisac, SM Paul Hermes, SM Paul Hermes, SM
RED-TAILED HAWK Troop 122 Troop 122 Troop 201 Troop 218 Troop 218 Troop 222 Troop 324 Troop 425 Troop 425
Mitchell Walden Joshua Riess Gregory Bixler Rajat Kodira Calvin Winkler William Hocker Cody Blevins Ryan Alvarez Nicholas Alvarez
Jeffrey Allison, SM Jeffrey Allison, SM Greg Baugh, SM Mark Garcia, SM Mark Garcia, SM Marcus Adinolfi, SM Kent Bredehoeft, SM Gary Hazeltine, SM Gary Hazeltine, SM
THUNDERBIRD Troop 1003 Troop 1032 Troop 1032 Troop 1032 Troop 1032 Troop 1032 Troop 1033 Troop 1054 Troop 1054 Troop 1088 Troop 1210 Troop 1244 Troop 1251 Troop 1251 Troop 1251 Troop 1255 Troop 1255 Troop 1255 Troop 1391 Troop 1510 Troop 1531 Troop 1531 Troop 1601 Troop 1621 Troop 1631 Troop 1631 Troop 1631
Holden Moore Seth Smith Jeremy Stinger Jackson Sparks Michael Homer Jacob Whitney Michael McLaughlin Justin Nitz Noah Baldwin Joshua Madrid Ryan Parker Alec Radford Nicholas Minx Christopher Minx Daniel Reilly Collin Horn Brennan Riggs Luke Talcott Evan Jones Tyler Melendorp Kevin Rock Ryan Beaver Hunter Parsons Ian Phillips Luke Bryde Bryan Wilber Tom Black
Anthony Laughlin, SM Dan Barnes, SM Dan Barnes, SM Dan Barnes, SM Dan Barnes, SM Dan Barnes, SM Steven Brown, SM Steven Hilger, SM Steven Hilger, SM Justin Fay, SM Douglas Horne, SM Joseph White, SM Robert Johnson, SM Robert Johnson, SM Robert Johnson, SM Brian Osgood, SM Brian Osgood, SM Brian Osgood, SM Lance Overfield, SM Paul Fyffe, SM Damon Valdez, SM Damon Valdez, SM Michael Dulle, SM Patrick Snider, SM Kenneth Douglas, SM Kenneth Douglas, SM Kenneth Douglas, SM
Matthew Boushka Cooper May Clay Christenson Kyle Elmendorf Andrew Stark Joshua Dunn Frank Sheeran Charles Mackey II Robert Bjerke
Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Kerby Ball, SM Bryan Clingan, SM Timothy Bachta, SM
TRAILHEAD Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 282 Troop 395 Troop 396
TRAILS WEST Troop 83 Troop 83 Troop 83 Troop 83 Troop 401 Troop 439 Troop 487 Troop 487 Troop 522 Troop 522
Ethan Steward Andrew Stover Joseph Ward Dylan Dutton Jordan Mackey Tyker Schunk Alexander Mildenhall Alec Corkill Alex Taylor Matthew Van Eyck
Jacob Brelsford, SM Jacob Brelsford, SM Jacob Brelsford, SM Jacob Brelsford, SM Michael Meigs, SM Jacob Wolf, SM Joel Corkill, SM Joel Corkill, SM Steven Croft, SM Steven Croft, SM
TWIN RIVERS Troop 63 Troop 100 Troop 125 Troop 126 Troop 126 Troop 126
Samuel Hinkle Matthew Fuchs Christopher Smith Peyton Fields Aaron Kubacka Isaac Kubacka
Gary Johnson, SM Daniel Buchman, SM Charles Kerr, SM Jackie Olson, SM Jackie Olson, SM Jackie Olson, SM
16 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
October/November 2015
DISTRICT INFORMATION November
BIG MUDDY
3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO
Big Muddy Officers District Chairman
Randy Florence
(816) 232-4479
District Commissioner
Steve Graver
(660) 595-2434
Advancement Chair
Troy Stigall
(816) 809-7645
Boy Scout Roundtable
Phil Dierking
(816) 405-7540
Camping Chair
Ed Gooseman
(816) 682-2008
Cub Scout Roundtable
Susan Dallstream
(816) 470-5919
Eagle Board of Review
Troy Stigall
(816) 809-7645
Finance Chair
Jim Snyder
(816) 263-3120
Membership Chair
Jennifer Furner
(816) 838-1311
School Night Chair
Jonetta Atkinson
(816) 776-1116
Mic-O-Say Advisor
Tom Hodson
(816) 934-2731
3 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 5 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO
Activities Chair
Order of the Arrow Advisor Scott Medlock
(816) 220-2220
Relationships Chair
Nicholas Belmore
Big Muddy (660) 542-8777
Public Relations Chair
Kim Edney
(816) 517-9249
Risk Management Chair
Chuck Scott
(660) 934-2755
Training Chair
Darrell Underwood (660) 542-1170
Venturing Chair
Darrell Neuner
Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Brett Cooper District Executive
70.1%
(660) 259-2837 (816) 726-4263
James Arcano (816) 569-4941 James.Arcano@scouting.org
December 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 1 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO Blue Elk3
67.1%
Kaw Lone Bear Northpm Star District Committee Meeting, 7:30 Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO
21.8%
63.5%
65.1%
The Big Muddy District Roundtable meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at the Lexington United Methodist Church. In October, a representative from the High Trails District will visit Big Muddy to help us set up our very own Eagle Promotion Program. Please make sure your unit has someone at Roundtable to pick up materials and relay information. Having that person make a report at the unit committee meeting is a great way for your unit to stay on top of upcoming events!
Scouts Honored at Norborne Soy Bean Festival Scouts from Norborne, Carrollton, and Waverly were brought up on stage during Norborne’s Soy Bean Festival this year. Carroll County has a strong history of Scouting and the community enjoys recognizing their leaders for all the Red-Tailed hard work theyThunderbird do. Northernyouth Tier andPelathe Pioneer Trails Hawk
61.1%
33.2%
70.3%
54.3%
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Popcorn Sale Underway The 2015 popcorn sale has started off with a pop! The Big Muddy District had five units sign-up for Show N’ Sell to get the product in the hands of our customersNorthern Tier Blue Kaw Lone Bear North Star KawElk Lone Bear North Star Northern Tier Pelathe even faster. Take orders will be available November 6-7. Contact our District Popcorn Kernel, Kim Edney, with%%questions at (816) 517-9249. % % % % %% %
Big Muddy
Big Muddy Blue Elk
70.1%
39.8%% 67.1
76.4 21.8
44.8 63.5
65.2 65.1
71.3 61.1
69.1 33.2
86.7%% 70.3
49.2%% 54.3
73.5%% 98.4
66.4%% 66.9
Blue Elk
Kaw
Lone Bear
North Star
Northern Tier
Pelathe
Pioneer Trails
Red-Tailed Hawk
Thunderbird
Trailhead
44.8%
65.2%
71.3%
69.1%
86.7%
49.2%
73.5%
66.4%
68.9%
2015 CAMPING Boy Scout Cub Scout
6-7 Popcorn Distribution Lexington CenturyLink
Eagle Expo at Roundtable
Pelathe Pioneer Trails
Pioneer Trails Hawk Red-Tailed Hawk Red-Tailed Thunderbird
Thunderbird Trailhead
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October 3-4 Cub Family Campout, Big 5:00 Muddypm Ray County Fairgrounds
6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist 39.8% Church,76.4% 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 6 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO
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8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 9-11 District Camporee, 5:00 pm Big River Ranch, 20111 Goodloe Orchard Rd, Lexington, MO
ASK YOUR SCOUT SHOP ASSOCIATE FOR DETAILS.
Kansas City Scout Shop 10210 Holmes Road Kansas City, MO 64131 (816) 942-7757
HOURS: M-W-F 9am - 6pm T-TH 9am - 7pm SAT 10am - 3pm
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
BLUE ELK
November
Blue Elk Officers District Chair
Bill Essmann
(816) 228-4465
District Commissioner
Ken Horrell
(816) 229-7370
Activities Chair
Greg Dowell
(816) 935-4399
Advancement Chair
Mike Meyers
(816) 805-7225
Boy Scout Roundtable
Kevin Matson
(816) 228-3258
Camping Chair
LeRoy Short
(816) 560-2943
Cub Scout Roundtable
Kenn Naylor
cnaylor@swbell.net
Eagle Board of Review
Leonard Jones
(816) 228-4960
Finance Chair
Scott Fullerton
(816) 224-4195
Membership Chair
R. Scott Smith
(816) 461-3377
OA Advisor
David McLean
(816) 392-2308
Public Relations Chair
Peter Muelleman
(816) 478-1830
Risk Management Chair
Lowell Brenton
(816) 373-7678
Training Chair
Joe Wilkinson
(816) 726-3446
Big Muddy
Blue Elk
Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Josh Enke
(816) 726-0707 %
Venturing Chair
Dan Sanderson
(816) 277-6967
District Director
Grant Dealy (816) 569-4956 Grant.Dealy@scouting.org
District Executive
Tanner Fuson (816) 569-4926 Tanner.Fuson@scouting.org
70.1%
Big Muddy
Blue Elk Big Muddy
67.1
Kaw Elk Blue
5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ Church, 3539 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 12 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO
December 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ Church, 3539 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO Kaw
10 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, Lone Bear North Star Northern Tier 19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO
Pelathe
10 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm % % 63.5Heights 65.1% 33.2% Beacon Community of 61.1 Christ, 19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO
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8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 Holke Rd, Independence, MO 18 Boy Scout Camporee American Legion Farm, 499 Legion Dr, Blue Springs, MO
Red-Tailed Hawk
Thunderbird
Trailhead
70.3%
54.3%
98.4%
66.9%
Was your pack’s recruitment night a success? School
LoneNight Bear is just North Northern TierScoutNorthern Pelathe Trails Kaw Lone Bear North Star Tier Pioneer Pelathe theStar first step in Cub recruitment.
Thunderbird Red-Tailed Hawk
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98.4 73.5%%
66.9 66.4%%
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Klondike Derby % % 65.2 71.3
69.1%
86.7%
49.2%
Mark your calendars. The Blue Elk Klondike Derby will be held January 16, 2016 at the American Legion Farm in Blue Springs. The Klondike Derby will begin on Saturday morning and conclude on Saturday late afternoon. Camping on Friday and/or Saturday night are optional. Want to learn more? Contact David Widschuetz at sachemlsn@yahoo.com.
Red-Tailed PioneerHawk Trails
%% 54.3 49.2
Red-Tailed Hawk
Thunderbird
Trailhead
Trails West
73.5%
66.4%
68.9%
73.9%
Investment in Character 2016 Make sure your unit schedules its 2016 Family Investment in Character presentation. Please submit your presentation date at the October Roundtable. Units that meet their Investment in Character goal will qualify for one full year of free rank advancement!
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School Night for Scouting 2015
Possible follow-up recruitment events could include: 2015 CAMPING pack meetings, pool parties, family campouts or any %% %% fun activity. % % advantage 70.1% 67.1 21.8 63.5 65.1 33.2 other to take of% several70.3 39.8%% 76.4 44.8 65.2%%Be sure61.1 71.3 69.1% 86.7%% Boy Scout marketing resources made available including videos, Cub Scout email templates, fliers and posters at www.hoac-bsa. org/pack-recruitment-resources. While there is a strong emphasis on recruitment in the fall, boys can join anyOctober time. MakeNorth sureStar new youth recruitmentPelathe is year-round Big Muddy7:00 pm Blue Elk Kaw Lone Bear Northern Tier Pioneer Trails 1 Roundtable, process in your pack. Colonial Hills Community of Christ Church, 3539 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO
39.8Family Campout 76.4 44.8 2-3 Cub Scout American Legion Farm, 499 Legion Dr, Blue Springs, MO
Pioneer Trails
October/November 2015
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
Black & Veatch OPEN HOUSE
Exploring Officers Division Chairman
Duane Anstaett
Finance Chair
Joe Jacobs
Membership Chair
Keith Sickendick
Fire & Emergency Cluster Chair Kurt Neis Health & Medicine Cluster Chair
Joy Hobick
Law Enforcement Cluster Chair
Darin Chance
Engineering Cluster Chair
Bryan Watts
Activities Chair
Melanie Pierce
Senior Exploring Executive
Kerry Jorn (816) 569-4937 Kerry.Jorn@Scouting.org
On August 25, Black & Veatch held their annual open house event with more than 200 potential Explorers in attendance. The Heart of America Council and Black & Veatch have had a great partnership for over 40 years and the success is showing! Learn more about Exploring at www.ExploringKC.org.
October 8 Exploring Committee Meeting, 12:00 pm Heart of America Council, 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO
November 12 Cluster Breakouts/Re-charter Turn-in, 12:00 pm Heart of America Council, 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO
Interested in
HEALTH
& MEDICINE? Do you want to be a doctor, surgeon, nurse or healthcare administrator? If so, Exploring has a program for you! It‘s that time of year to enroll students in our Health and Medicine Exploring programs. Our partnerships include UMKC School of Dentistry, Truman Medical Lakewood, Hospital Hill and KU Medical. Our programs offer hands on experiences and connections to determine your future career path. Register today at www. ExploringKC.org.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
FRONTIER Frontier Officers District Chairman
Kevin Henderson (816) 949-7510
District Vice Chair
James Vaca
(816) 719-4969
District Commissioner
Doug Roberts
(816) 453-8401
Training Chair
Mark Jansen
(414) 704-1908
Advancement Chair
Brigitte Gruschka (816) 746-5754
Camping Chairman
Freddie Allen Jr. (816) 372-2714
Activities & Civic Service Chair Chris Cullum
(816) 308-5330
District Director
Dusty Boatright (816) 569-4967 Dustin.Boatright@scouting.org
District Executive
Andrea Watts (816) 569-4947 Andrea.Watts@scouting.org
District Executive
LaKisha Martin (816) 569-4960 Lakisha.Martin@scouting.org
Thanks for a great summer! 2015 URBAN DAY CAMPS
October 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Heart of America Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 15 Paraprofessional Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr, Kansas City, MO
November 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Heart of America Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 19 Paraprofessional Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr, Kansas City, MO
December 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Heart of America Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 17 Paraprofessional Roundtable, 7:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr, Kansas City, MO
LaKisha Martin — Program Paraprofessional Meet LaKisha Martin, Frontier’s Program Paraprofessional. LaKisha has served as a Paraprofessional with the Scoutreach program for five years as a Cubmaster and Scoutmaster in after-school and community center programs. LaKisha’s
promoted role within the Frontier District is to serve as a staff advisor to the Frontier District, develop and provide program resources to Paraprofessionals, plan Day Camps and Scouting activities like lock-ins and adventure day events, as well as collaborate with community organizations to offer STEM programs to Scouts. LaKisha is an Honorary Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and an Ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow. Please welcome and congratulate LaKisha in her new role with the council.
Frontier Paraprofessional Scouter Scoutreach Part-Time Job Opportunity Job Description: Give leadership to the development and maintenance of quality Scouting Programs located in underserved areas in accordance
with the Heart of America Council’s Scoutreach Mission Statement. Programs will take place at schools, churches, and/or community centers within the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area. The programs run Monday through Friday for at least one hour. The number of hours worked will depend on number of sites assigned to you. Training will be provided. Pay starts at $10 per hour and can increase upon performance. A background check is required. Qualifications: Must be over 18 years of age. Must have some experience working with youth, and own a working automobile with adequate insurance coverage complying with the State of Missouri or Kansas. Interested? Contact Andrea Watts at (816) 569-4947 or andrea.watts@scouting.org.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
KAW
Haunted Trails
11 Council Annual Banquet Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS
Kaw Officers District Chair
Andrew Cameron randrewcameron@me.com
District Commissioner
Larry Strickland Outdoors1963@gmail.com
12 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS
Activities Chair Advancement Chair
Warren Minear
Boy Scout Roundtable
Phil Raine
phillip.raine@gmail.com
Camping Chair
Rob Sloop
(913) 422-0583
Cub Scout Roundtable
Regina Utter
(913) 206-0340
Eagle Board of Review
Warren Minear
(913) 449-7348
Finance Chair
Bruce Coleman
(913) 422-3040
We’ve all heard the spooky campfire stories at Camp Naish and once a year those stories come alive! Share with your Cubs and families this family friendly event that is sure to garner fun and good memories. The Venturing Officers Association spooks up a Halloween themed Camp Naish on Saturday, October 24. Cost is $8 per person for ages 5 and up and $4 per person for ages 4 and below. Cost includes a light meal, shuttle service and patch. Space is limited. Sign up today at www.hoac-bsa.org or email kyle.fulbright@scouting.org.
12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave., Kansas City, KS
(913) 449-7348
December 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 405 Morse St, Bonner Springs, KS
Kaw Silver Beaver
The Silver Beaver Award recognizes Scouters of exceptionalRed-Tailed character who have provided distinguished ser6:30 pmPioneer Trails Big Muddy Blue Elk Kaw Lone Bear10 District North StarCommissioner Northern Tier Meeting, Pelathe Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West OA Advisor Mark Blanken (913) 250-0110 vice within the Heart of America Council. Kaw’s very LDS Church, own Nils Erickson is being recognized for his service Public Relations Chair Phil Raine phillip.raine@gmail.com 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS and honored at the Council Annual%Banquet on % Risk Management Chair % % will be % 70.1% 67.1% 21.8% 63.5% 10 District 65.1%Committee 61.1Meeting, 33.2 70.3November 54.3 98.4% 66.9 53.0 7:30%pm 11. Congratulations Nils! Training Chair Nils Erickson (913) 683-3997 LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave., Kansas City, KS Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Membership Chair
Allan Lechner
Bobcat Academy
(913) 651-5398
District Executive
RECRUITING
Venturing Chair
Kyle Fulbright (816) 569-4974 Kyle.Fulbright@scouting.org Big Muddy Blue Elk Kaw Lone Bear Blue Elk Kaw Lone Bear North Star
Big Muddy
2015 CAMPING
70.1%
Boy Scout Cub Scout
39.8%% 67.1
76.4%% 21.8
44.8%% 63.5
October 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Big Muddy Blue Elk Kaw Lone Bear Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 405 Morse St, Bonner Springs, KS Commissioner 6:30%pm % 39.88% District 76.4 44.8%Meeting,65.2 LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS
8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm LDS Church, 8616 Haskell Ave, Kansas City, KS 16-17 Kaw Cub Family Campout Theodore Naish Scout Reservation 24 Haunted Trails Theodore Naish Scout Reservation
November 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 405 Morse St, Bonner Springs, KS 7 University of Scouting Metropolitian Community College, 1775 Universal Ave, Kansas City, MO
65.2%% 65.1
North Star Northern Tier
Northern PelatheTier
Pelathe Pioneer Trails
71.3%% 61.1
69.1% 33.2
86.7%% 70.3
Congratulations to 10 new Tiger Cubs that earned their Bobcat at the September Roundtable. The Kaw Pioneer Trails Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead TrailsRivers West Red-Tailed Hawk Red-Tailed Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Twin District Tiger Den Leader Mentor, Celeste Williams, put on a great program for new parents and Cub Scouts to kick %%start their adventure! % % % % % % %
49.2 54.3
73.5 98.4
66.4 66.9
68.9 53.0
73.9 40.2
Pack 3149 recruiting in Bonner Springs
North Star
Northern Tier
Pelathe
Pioneer Trails
Red-Tailed Hawk
Thunderbird
Trailhead
Trails West
Twin Rivers
71.3%
69.1%
86.7%
49.2%
73.5%
66.4%
68.9%
73.9%
54.7%
New cubs participating at the Kaw Bobcat Academy
Pack 3075 recruiting in Tonganoxie
Cub Family Campout Start your new Cub Scouts and their families off with a fun experience at Camp Naish. The Cub Family Campout will begin Friday, October 16 at 5:00 pm and continue into Saturday with fun outdoor games and events used to introduce families to the fun and excitement of Scouting. Breakfast will be provided on Saturday for all participants. Cost for the event is $8 per person. Questions? Visit www.hoac-bsa.org/kaw-activities or contact Roger Linder at rlinder2@kc.rr.com.
Bobcat Academy graduates 21
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
LONE BEAR
10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm First United Methodist Church, 141 E Gay St, Warrensburg, MO
Lone Bear Officers District Chair
Gary Groff
(660) 885-4708
District Commissioner
Richard Smart
(417) 309-9690
Activities Chair
Jon Cerda
(816) 726-6145
Advancement Chair
Ronda Weinmann
(660) 429-2393
Cub Scout Roundtable
Melinda Elemer
(816) 297-2022
Boy Scout Roundtable
Perry Dunkeson
(660) 441-1723
Camping Chair
April Hale
(660) 747-7232
December
shots and using them in competitions. 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.
1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO
W
e hope everyone is having a popping good time selling popcorn. You should see Scouts in front 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Eagle Board of Review Jim Houk (660) 890-2247 of stores and selling door to door. Don’t forget that First United Methodist Church, Finance Chair Hurley Mahan (660) 885-1130 there is a Mystery House out there and the first boy 141 E Gay St, Warrensburg, MO Membership Chair Bob Hale (660) 747-7232 that knocks on that door selling popcorn will receive Big Muddy Blue Elk Kaw Lone Bear North Star Northern Tier Pelathe Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Twin Rivers a special prize. Watch for hints to the location in the OA Advisor Judy Molt (660) 909-3017 Cub Scout Family Campout Kernel Journal. If you have questions contact District Public Relations Chair Kathy Noe (660) 233-0210 The Cub Scout Family Campout is an opportunity Popcorn Kernel, Jennifer Klapp, at (760) 267-6294 or Risk Management Chair (660) 351-2773 % % % % % % % 70.1 67.1% Ryan Mendenhall 21.8% 63.5 65.1 70.3 98.4% 66.9% 53.0% 40.2% for boys and61.1 their families 33.2 to start the Cub Scout year 54.3skymangs@hotmail.com. Training Chair John Harris (660) 429-6689 with a fun outdoor event. This overnight campout will Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Steve Foote (417) 646-2651 feature games and activities for the entire family. Your School Night for Scouting family can start to Venturing Chair The main recruitment drive for the district is complete. show up any time after District Director David Riker (816) 569-4974 Second and third chance recruitments and invitations 4:00 Saturday, David.Riker@scouting.org Big Muddy Blue LoneStar Bear North Star Northern Tier Pioneer Pelathe PioneerHawk Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Trailhead Trails Westof our Twin Blue Elk Kaw Elk LoneKaw Bear North Northern Tierpm on Pelathe Trails Red-Tailed Thunderbird Trailhead Westto theTwin Rivers to unit Thunderbird events will beTrails crucial success fall Rivers October 3. A hot dog recruitment campaign. Make plans to be involved dinner will be provid2015 CAMPING in homecoming parades and other events to help ed%as% well as33.2 breakfast % % %% %% %% %% %% % % 39.8%% 76.4 44.8%% 65.2%% 71.3 69.1 86.7%% 49.2 73.5%promote 66.4 68.9 73.9 54.7 67.1 21.8 63.5 65.1 61.1 70.3 54.3 98.4 66.9 53.0 40.2 your%Scouting unit. Make sure to invite all67 in the morning. There Boy Scout the boys that are currently playing football or soccer will be a worship service on Sunday morning and then Cub Scout and let them know they can still join Scouting. For your family can head home. This year’s campout will more information contact David Riker at david.riker@ be held at the Lowry City Corn Maze, 11000 NE 201 October scouting.org or (816) 569-4974. Rd, Lowry City, MO. This a family event and the cost 3-4 Cub Scout Family Campout Blue Elk Kaw Lone Bear North Star Northern Tier per person. Pelathe The fee Pioneer Trails your Red-Tailed Hawk Trailhead Trails West Twin Rivers is $10 includes meals and Thunderbird Lowry City Corn Maze Be Featured in Adventures in Scouting entrance into the corn maze. Make sure to bring your 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm The Lone Bear District would love to share your Scoutown camping equipment. Scout % % Building, % 76.4 Clinton 44.8 65.2% 71.3% 69.1% 86.7% 49.2% 73.5% 66.4%ing story. 68.9 54.7 Do %you have73.9 an interesting trip%that your14% 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO unit has gone on or a community service project that Camporee 2015 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm you would like to share? We would love to be able to October 16-18 Clinton Scout Building, share your story in the next edition of Adventures in H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO Scouting. Send photos and stories to David Riker at 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Join us for this year’s district camporee in October. Cost david.riker@scouting.org. Clinton Scout Building, is $7 per person. Troops will be building giant sling 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 16-18 Camporee H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
November 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 3 Roundtable/Recharter Training, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 22 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
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Elk
4%
DISTRICT INFORMATION
NORTH STAR
9-10 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, 5:00 pm Kelsey Short Youth Camp, 17980 Collins Rd, Smithville, MO
North Star Officers District Chair
Ted Wilson
District Commissioner Paul Crooks
nschair@kc.rr.com
31 Chartered Organization Representative Specific Training, 9:00 am Park Hill Christian Church, 6601 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO
374gator@sbcglobal.net
Activities Chair
Terrel Schimpf
tschimpf@schimpf.net
Advancement Chair
Larry Duncan
nsadv@kc.rr.com
Boy Scout Roundtable Patrick McCalmon
(816) 746-5746
Camping Chair
(816) 807-6697
Travis Kleoppel
Cub Scout Roundtable Scott Hidy
26 Popcorn — Final Orders Due Online
November 5 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm KCMO Police Training Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO
cubber320@yahoo.com
Eagle Board of Review Bill Moberly
(816) 781-6923
Finance Chair
John Lindner
(816) 914-5101
Membership Chair
Frank Reinsch freinsch@pathfindersystems.com
OA Advisor
Barry Loughrige loughrigedb@gmail.com
Recharter Turn-In, Merit Badge Counselor Training & OA Chapter Meeting. 7 University of Scouting Metropolitan Community College, 1775 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO
Public Relations Chair Brian Blake
(816) 746-6797
Risk Management Chair Mark Tomes
(816) 454-2576
Training Blue ElkChair
(816) North505-2017 Star Northern Tier
KawJeff Tyler Lone Bear
Golden Eagle District Director I’m Stephanie Regalia, and I’m the new District Director for Golden Eagle District. I have been happily married to my college sweetheart for almost nine years, and just purchased our first house in Gladstone, MO. I began my Scouting career with the Central Florida Council as a District Executive then moved to the Heart of America Council to serve as the New Unit Organization Executive and as Staff Advisor for new units, the VOA, and Venturing.
Pelathe Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird My Trailhead Trails West Twin being Rivers a vision of the future starts with 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jeanie Salmon (816) 222-4878 JTE Gold District, supporting sustainable Liberty Stake Center, membership growth for every unit, and Venturing Chair Keith Kaiser kcscouter@gmail.com 6751 NE 70th St, Kansas City, MO % % % % % % % % % generally 67.1 21.8 63.5 65.1 61.1 33.2 70.3 54.3 98.4 66.9%doing anything 53.0% and everything 40.2% in 67% District Director Stephanie Regalia (816) 569-4929 the best interest of our youth! I look forward December Stephanie.Regalia@scouting.org to serving the youth of our district and to 3 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm District Executive Elisa Corry (816) 569-4966 assist the volunteers in the development and Elisa.Corry@scouting.org KCMO Police Training Academy, delivery of the Scouting program. District Executive Adam Singleton (816) 569-4950 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO Adam.Singleton@scouting.org Blue Lone Bear North Star Northern Pelathe PioneerHawk Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Twin Rivers Kaw Elk LoneKaw Bear North Star Northern Tier Pelathe Tier Pioneer Red-Tailed Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West R. Regalia Twin Rivers Stephanie 10 DistrictTrails Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:00 pm — Golden Eagle District Director Liberty Stake Center, 2015 CAMPING 6751 NE 70th St, Kansas City, MO % % % % % % % % % % % % % % 76.4 21.8
Boy Scout Cub Scout
44.8% 63.5
65.2% 65.1
% 71.3 61.1
October 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Lone Bear North Star Northern Tier KCMO Police Training Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO
Kaw
% Badge%Counselor Training &69.1% 44.8% Merit 65.2 71.3
OA Chapter Meeting.
2-3 Cub Scout Family Campout, 4:00 pm Camp Branch — Loop B, 17600 Collins Rd, Smithville Lake 2-4 North Star District Camporee, 5:00 pm Kelsey Short Youth Camp, 17980 Collins Rd, Smithville Lake 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm KCMO Police Training Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO RECHARTER Packet Handout & Training
69.1% 33.2
86.7% 70.3
% 49.2 54.3
73.5% 98.4
66.4% 66.9
New District Names Announced IT’S OFFICIAL! The names for the new Platte and Clay County Districts have been selected. They are… Platte County: Northern Lights Pelathe Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Clay County:
Golden Eagle
Trailhead
Now the work starts on coming up with a logo design
% % % 86.7 49.2%If you are73.5 68.9% for each district. creative and66.4 have an artistic
flair, please draw out your design and submit it to one of the professional scouters for consideration.
Recharter Now is the time to start thinking about your unit recharter. There are some changes for every unit in the district to be aware of. Recharter will start at the October District Commissioner’s Meeting — Thursday, October 8. Recharter Turn-In will be at the November 5 Roundtable. All charters will need to be turned in at the November Roundtable so they can be processed by 12/31/15. There will be no grace period provided. If you have any questions, be sure to ask one of the district professionals or your Unit Commissioner.
68.9 73.9 54.7 53.0 40.2 67 New Northern Lights District Executive %
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My name is Elisa Corry and I am the new District Executive for the Northern Lights District. My Trails West Twin Rivers husband Thomas and I live in Overland Park with our dog, Kiwi. I have been with the Heart % % 73.9% Council 54.7 of America for 2 years 14 and have served as the Hispanic Emphasis Executive and the District Executive in Red-Tailed Hawk.
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I am excited to serve the Scouts and Scouters in the Northern Lights District. Please let me know how I can help you as you deliver the Scouting program to the youth of our area. Elisa Corry — Northern Lights District Executive
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
NORTHERN TIER Northern Tier Officers District Chair
Chris Ross
(913) 236-5890
District Commissioner
Scott Tener
(913) 422-7885
Activities Chair
Ben and Lisa Grimsley (913) 441-3865
Advancement Chair
Terry Masters
(913) 432-8983
Boy Scout Roundtable
Rick Pope
(913) 205-7898
Camping Chair
Judy Tuckness
(913) 244-9653
Cub Scout Roundtable
Harry Moyer
(913) 268-6958
Eagle Board of Review
Phil Starcke
(816) 363-3761
Finance Chair
Bill Henderson
(913) 383-1950
Membership Chair
Mike Blinn
(913) 432-4224
OA Advisor
Bob Kalkofen
(913) 362-5576
Public Relations Chair Jamey Hilleary Kaw Lone Bear North Star Risk Management Chair Rob Jones Training Chair
21.8%
Venturing Chair
tional service, personal effort and unselfish interest in contributing to the strength of the Lodge and those around them.
19 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS
Jeff Deane
63.5%
65.1%
John Forsyth
(913) 515-3841
Northern Tier
(913) 681-1453 (913) 205-0089 % 61.1 (913) 341-5061
After years of cheerful service, Chapter 13 of the Tamegonit Lodge would like to congratulate a few of their own on becoming Vigil Honor members of the Order of the Arrow. • Lisa Grimsley • Jacob Moyer • Stephanie Ogan • John Oxley • Paul Cast • David Pullen • April Clark • Kyle Weber • Eric Issacson • Alvin Weber • Benjamin Kelm • Edward Welsh • Jacob Martin
December 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 7230 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS 1 District Committee Meeting, 8:00 pm Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 7230 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS Merit Badge Counselor Training, OA Chapter 13 Meeting, Eagle Book Review Pelathe
Pioneer Trails
Red-Tailed Hawk
Camporee 2015 “Back to the Santa Fe Trail” % % %
33.2
70.3
54.3
Thunderbird
Trailhead Trails West Twin Congratulations to Rivers our
2015 Northern Tier Silver Beaver Award Recipient
98.4%
Beaver is the % Silver % Award % 66.9The 53.0 40.2
67%
67%
highest recognition a local council Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jamey Hilleary (913) 515-3841 may present to an adult volunteer. District Director Nick Traxler (816) 569-4969 Back to the Santa Fe Trail, a theme that is intended to Ben Grimsley will be recognized at Nick.Traxler@scouting.org pay homage to the former Santa Fe Trail District (some the Council Annual Recognition District Executive Lauren Crowder (816) 569-4918 of us have been around long enough to remember Banquet on Saturday, November 11. Lauren.Crowder@scouting.org LoneStar Bear North Star Northern Pelathe PioneerHawk Trails Thunderbird Red-Tailed Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Twin Rivers LoneKaw Bear North Northern Tier Pelathe Tier Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Trailhead WestOnline Twin Rivers that),Hawk as well as, an op- Trails reservations are now availportunity to return to the able at www.hoac-bsa.org. Benjamin Grimsley 2015 CAMPING fundamentals of Scouting, % the pioneer %% %% %% %% %% %% %% %% % % %% %% 44.8 65.2 71.3 69.1%% 86.7 49.2 73.5 66.4 68.9 73.9 54.7 14 15 and%in spirit, 53.0 63.5 65.1 61.1 33.2 70.3 54.3 98.4 66.9 40.2 67 67 67 Boy Scout explore new things to come. October 16-18 — Camp Naish Trust Property
Cub Scout
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, 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm — Re-Charter Training Lone Bear North Star Northern Tier Pelathe Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Twin Rivers teamwork, and cooperative methods ofTrailhead problem Trails West Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, solving. Camping will be set in large troop areas, but 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS each patrol will be judged on their ability to camp and % of Review, % % % Boards 65.215% Eagle71.3 69.1% 6:30 pm86.7% 49.2 73.5skills 68.9% 73.9% 54.7% 14% complete Scout as a66.4 team. Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS Visit Northern Tier’s Activities page for more information and to register online: www.hoac-bsa.org/ 16-18 District Camporee, 4:00 pm – 11:30 am Harry and Jacob Moyer at NOAC northern-tier-activities. Questions? Contact Phil Park Shawnee Riverfront Park, at parke@bsacamporee.com. 5800 Frisbie Rd, Shawnee, KS
October
15%
16%
November 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 7230 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS 3 District Committee Meeting, 8:00 pm Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 7230 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, KS 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 7100 Hadley, Overland Park, KS
2015 Order of the Arrow Vigil Candidates from Northern Tier 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. It is a mark of distinction that recognizes Arrowmen who have provided excep-
Our NOAC contingent from Northern Tier
24 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
PELATHE
Presentations can be scheduled for as early as November for troops with late fall Courts of Honor. Packs, plan to hold the presentation as a part of your Blue and Gold Banquets. Our presentations have been running less than 10 minutes. Presentations also let people know how Scouting is organized and how they benefit from the services and programs offered by the Heart of America Council.
19 District Committee 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS
Pelathe Officers District Chair
Scott Braden
(785) 423-1134
District Commissioner
Scott Gates
(785) 550-8477
Activities Chair
Kathleen Gordon-Ross (785) 813-1769
Advancement Chair
Rich Bailey
(785) 842-0842
Boy Scout Roundtable
Sandy Dixon
(816) 721-3265
Camping Chair
Mark Inbody
(785) 979-4931
Cub Scout Roundtable
Amy Isenberg
(913) 461-8447
Eagle Board of Review
Rich Bailey
(785) 842-0842
Finance Chair
Gina Cregg
(785) 691-9353
Membership Chair
Cindy Lynn
(785) 550-1594
Scott Smith
(785) 550-3780
Lone Bear
North Star
OA Advisor
Public Relations Chair
Northern Tier
% Risk Management Chair II % 63.5 65.1%Glen Sharp 61.1
Training Chair
Rick Heschmeyer
Wood Badge/NYLT Chair GR Gordon Ross
Pelathe
December 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 13 District Committee 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS Pioneer Trails
Red-Tailed Hawk
Thunderbird
Trailhead
Investment in Character
Popcorn
October is the big month in our sale. There are many ways to sell popcorn and provide needed funding for your pack or troop and the council. If you have not tried the Internet sale option, this is a great way to reach out of town family and friends. Door to door Trails West Twinmost Rivers effective way of increasing your sales. sales is the
Take time to swing through the neighborhood a secThank you for making the 2015%Investment in%Charactime,40.2 email % % % % your relatives 70.3 54.3 98.4 66.9campaign53.0ond 67% to get those 67% last minute 67% ter Campaign such a success. Since the 2016 sales. Thanks to Melisa Lord, our District Popcorn (785) 841-8853 is just a few months away, be sure to plan for a short Chair, and her committee for a great start to this year’s (785) 813-1769 8–10 minute presentation at your upcoming Blue and sale. If you have any questions give her a call at (785) (785) 749-5722 Gold or Court of Honor. 865-8050 or email at pelathepopcornkernel@gmail.com. % (785) 760-3656 33.2
Venturing Chair
Audrey Taylor
District Director
Randy Kidder (816) 569-4954 The Investment inHawk Character campaign provides funds Randy.Kidder@scouting.org Northern Tier Pioneer Pelathe Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Pelathe Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Twin Rivers
LoneStar Bear North
North Tier Star Northern
Twin Rivers
Cub Scout Family Camp and Webelos needed to operate the Heart of America Council. Our Woods annual fundraising drive is a primary way that we raise 2015 CAMPING money our A gift us68.9 keep % % Scout 14 %% %% %% to run %%council. %% helps 53.0 % % activity % Cub %% October on67 September 26 16 -27% 65.2 71.3 69.1%% 86.7%% 49.2 73.5 66.4 73.9%Our 54.7 15%% 65.1 61.1 33.2 70.3 54.3 98.4 66.9 40.2 67 67overnight costs to families and Scouts as low as possible. Attend Boy Scout at Camp Bromelsick was a huge success. This event a camporee or summer camp and the fee pays for the Cub Scout provides Cub Scouts and their families the opportunity camp staff, program materials, a portion of the insurto spend quality time outdoors playing games, learnance costs and food. ing about camping and attending a campfire. Special October thanks to Troop 60, Troop 61 , and Crew 2052 for put1 Roundtable, pm Investment in CharacterTrailhead funds also allows us to proNorth Star Northern Tier 7:00 Pelathe Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trails West Twin Rivers ting on this year’s Cub Scout Family Camp. First Baptist Church, vide uniforms, books 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS and camperships for % % % % % % families who need 6:00 pm 73.5 71.315 District 69.1Commissioner 86.7 Meeting, 49.2 66.4 68.9% 73.9% 54.7% 14% 15% 16% additional help to First Presbyterian Church, give their children 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS a Scouting experi15 District Committee 7:00 pm ence. Your gift also First Presbyterian Church, helps to extend 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS Scouting to more 23-25 Fall Camporee The Dunk Tank was a Cool Hit at Storm New Cub Scouts Participating in the families and allows Battle of Black Jack Historic Site, the Kasold Pelathe District Bobcat Academy for the organizaBaldwin City, KS tion of new packs, troops and crews. November
5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 19 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2414 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS
The Climbing Tower was a great hit at Storm the Kasold
New Cub Scout enjoying a little refreshment at Storm the Kasold
Order of the Arrow members running the Bobcat Academy at the September Roundtable
25 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
October/November 2015
e Bear
3.5%
eStar Bear
5.2 1%%
Star
3%
DISTRICT INFORMATION
PIONEER TRAILS Pioneer Trails Officers District Chair
John Freshnock
(913) 262-8296
District Commissioner
Morgan Olander
(913) 649-6388
Advancement Chair
Andre Sidney
(816) 898-5925
Boy Scout Roundtable
Ross Whitacre
(816) 718-3255
Camping Chair
Bruce Day
(816) 447-0750
Cub Scout Roundtable
Sarah Martinez
(816) 806-4094
Eagle Board of Review
Andre Sidney
(816) 898-5925
Finance Chair
Jim Gamble
(816) 333-8144
Membership Chair
David Ladwig
(816) 678-8782
Activities Chair
North Star OA Advisor
Northern TierJoe Palausky Pelathe
Public Relations Chair
Pioneer Trails Camporee
10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Blvd, KCMO
David Banks
December 3 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Blvd, KCMO
Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk (816) 807-1053
(913) 384-0400
Risk Management Chair John Wilcox % 65.1% 61.1% 33.2 Training Chair Tom Holley
(816) 679-5655
Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Pat Parks
(816) 523-6382
(816) 729-7134 %
70.3
Thunderbird
Trailhead
Scouting Continues to grow in the 18th and % 54.3 98.4% 66.9% Vine District
Trails West
53.0%
Scouts will test their wilderness survival skills at the fall Camporee this year in a wide range of patrol based activities such as fire building, shelter building, map and compass, tomahawk throw and a cooking competition! Camporee will be held at Lake of the Woods in Swope Park the weekend of October 16. Be sure to invite your Webelos to attend with your troop and participate in the activities.
2015 Popcorn Sale
Popcorn season is here and in full swing. Make sure everyone in your unit has everything they need to go out and fundraise for their unit. Selling popcorn is a great way for every Scout to fund his Scouting dues. Twin Rivers Scouts will have fun as they work to support their Scouting program and earn great prizes. If you have any questions contact Niel Campbell at (816) 569-4949 % 40.2or 67% 67% 67% niel.campbell@scouting.org.
The American Jazz Museum Recharter 2016 is now home to Troop 1292 Venturing Chair and Pack 4292. Through the efforts of Reggie and The Pioneer Trails recharter kick-off will take place at District Executive Niel Campbell (816) 569-4949 Greg Hill, Scouting is becoming a permanent part the October Roundtable. We need your help to have Niel.Campbell@scouting.org North Tier Star Northern Pelathe PioneerHawk Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Jazz Twin Rivers Northern Pelathe Tier Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Thunderbird Trails West Rivers of the 18thTrailhead and Vine District and the Twin American another successful recharter in 2016. Our goal is to Museum. Both units meet on Tuesday nights in the complete the recharter process on time, with all char2015 CAMPING Museum and take an active role in the community. We ters completed by the end of January. Unit recharter % % %% %% %% %% also 66.9 %%thank 53.0 %Reed, %% % % %% would like to Ralph Chris Burnett, 71.3 69.1%% 86.7 49.2 73.5 66.4 68.9 73.9 54.7 14 15%at 16%Roundtable. 61.1 33.2 70.3 54.3 98.4 40.2 67 67 67 packets will be distributed the October Boy Scout Glen North and Anthony Ell for supporting the ScoutPlease track your Journey to Excellence goals for this Cub Scout ing movement in the community. year. If you have any questions contact Niel Campbell (816) 569-4949 or niel.campbell@scouting.org. Troop 1020 which had previously been part of the October Frontier District successfully transitioned to the 1 Roundtable, 7:30 pmTrails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Northern Tier Pelathe Pioneer Trailhead Trailsyear. West The troop Twin Rivers Pioneer Trails District this joins Pack Central United Methodist Church, 4020 at the church under the leadership of Roosevelt 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO Braxton as their new Scoutmaster. % % pm 66.4% 6:30 69.1% 1 District 86.7Commissioner 49.2% Meeting, 73.5 68.9% 73.9% 54.7% 14% 15% 16% Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Blvd, KCMO 16-18 Fall Camporee Lake of the Woods, Swope Park
November 5 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO
Troop 1020 — St. James Paseo United Methodist Church
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26 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
October/November 2015
h Star
5.1%
hn Star Tier
1.3 1% %
n Tier
1%
DISTRICT INFORMATION
RED-TAILED HAWK
23-24 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, 6:00 pm Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs, KS
Red-Tailed Hawk Officers District Chair
Dan Kerling
(913) 829-6913
District Commissioner
Stan Lloyd
(913) 541-9404
Activities Chair
Kristi Ogle
(913) 254-9606
Advancement Chair
Doug Machamer (913) 685-1035
Boy Scout Roundtable
Gary Hazeltine
(913) 963-2453
Camping Chair
Tom Matches
(913) 897-1636
Cub Scout Roundtable
Susan Lux
(913) 764-8529
Eagle Board of Review
Jim Forson
(816) 941-8036
Finance Chair
Doug Butcher
(913) 338-5498
Membership Chair
Darren Pitts
Northern Tier
OA Advisor
Pelathe
Public Relations Chair
Pioneer Trails
(913) 481-5657
Mark Brewer
Red-Tailed Hawk
David Weerts
(913) 829-1321
(913) 981-3491
Risk Management Chair % David Weerts% 61.1% 33.2 70.3 Training Chair Ron Puls
(913) 829-1321 %
Venturing Chair
(913) 764-8413
Josh Wandtke
Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Karen Eichorst District Director Northern Pelathe Tier
Pelathe Pioneer Trails
54.3
(913) 390-6581 (913) 498-2167
24 Popcorn Returns, 9:00 am Allegion Warehouse, 2119 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS
November 5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Olathe Community of Christ Church, 15520 Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 6 Final Popcorn Distribution, 12:30 pm Allegion Warehouse, 2119 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS
Boy Scout Cub Scout
86.7%% 70.3
December
3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Cortland Bolles (816) 569-4955 Olathe Community of ChristTwin Church, Cortland.Bolles@scouting.org PioneerHawk Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Rivers Red-Tailed Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Twin Rivers 15520 Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 5 %% 49.2 54.3
73.5%% 98.4
66.4%% 66.9 5
October 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Olathe Community of Christ Church, 15520 Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS
Pelathe
12:00 pm % % 86.7%3 Webelos 49.2Walkabout, 73.5 66.4% Cedar Lake Park, 15500 S Lone Elm 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 9-10 Cub Scout Family Campout, 7:00 pm Old Lake Olathe Golf Course, 2350 Golf Course Rd, Olathe, KS 9-11 Camporee, 7:00 pm Old Lake Olathe Golf Course, 2350 Golf Course Rd, Olathe, KS 16-17 Varsity Leader Training, 5:00 pm Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs, KS
In just a few months, the Heart of America Council will officially have new district boundaries. Whether the unit you are in is going to be in Iron Horse, Shawnee Trails, or Soaring Eagle District, the support of your district leadership will be as strong as ever. As more details are finalized with the new district alignment, we will share all the information you need to make this a smooth transition to better serve your unit.
2016 Recharter
At the November Roundtable, we will have recharter packets available for your unit to start the recharter process. Please remember that you will be rechartering 12 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm in your new district. Also, there is no longer a lapsed Indian Creek Community Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Church, Twin Rivers period for rechartering, so it is vital that you turn in 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS your completed and signed charter before January 15, 12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm 2016. There are two recharter turn-in dates scheduled % Indian Community 98.4% 66.9Creek 53.0% Church, 40.2% 67%in addition67to%the December 67% and January Roundtables 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe where you can turn-in your recharter.
2015 CAMPING
69.1%% 33.2
New District Alignment Coming Soon
Trailhead
9
68.9% 10
2016 Family Investment in Character Campaign
Now is the time to schedule your 2016 Family Investment in Character presentation. This should be held Venturing Committee Challenge, 8:30 am in conjunction with a large unit event such as Blue & First Baptist Church, % %% % % 68.9 73.9%% 54.7 14%%Gold or Court 15%% of Honor.16 53.0 40.2 67 67 67 Presentations can be held any 2025 E 151st St, Olathe, KS time from November 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. Venturing Advisor Position-Specific Training, 8:30 am 2015 Silver Beaver Recipient First Baptist Church, Congratulations to Cathy Puls, 2015 Silver Beaver re2025 E 151st St, Olathe, KS cipient, from Red-Tailed Hawk District. Cathy has had Trails West Twin Rivers Recharter Turn-in, 7:00 pm a distinguished volunteer career in Scouting, including Coach’s, 9089 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS serving as a Scoutmaster and immediate past District District 73.9% Commissioner 54.7% Meeting, 14%6:30 pm 15% Chair. Please 16% join us as we recognize Cathy Puls on November 11 at the Council Annual Banquet. 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 29 Recharter Turn-in, 7:00 pm Granite City, 15085 119th St, Olathe, KS
Cub Scout Family Campout/ Camporee We’re looking forward to seeing more than 1,200 Scouts and Scouters at the Cub Scout Family Campout and Camporee on October 9-11. Our theme this year is Animal Adventures. There is still a little bit of time left for you to get registered. For details go to www.hoac-bsa.org/red-tailed-hawk-activities.
2016 Merit Badge Forum
The inaugural Iron Horse District Merit Badge Forum will take place on January 9, 23 and February 6. More than 30 merit badges and STEM programs will be offered. Look for details at the October Roundtable and online at www. hoac-bsa.org/red-tailed-hawk-advancement. Registration will be due by the December Roundtable.
2016 Red-Tailed Hawk District Dinner The final event of the Red-Tailed Hawk District will be the 2016 District Dinner on February 6, 2016. Please make plans now to attend this event! The final class of RedTailed Hawk District leaders will be recognized that night, so make sure your nominations are submitted as soon as possible. Event registration and nomination forms are available at www.hoac-bsa.org/red-tailed-hawk-activities. 27
Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
October/November 2015
ern Tier
1.1%
he
7%
where most parents will be present and 10 minutes can be dedicated in the program. You will also be asked to select someone in the unit to help follow up with every family to make sure they all get the opportunity to support the programs of the Heart of America Council. For more information contact any of the Thunderbird Professional Staff.
November
Thunderbird Officers District Chair
James Freeman
(816) 524-1630
District Commissioner
Dan Morales
(816) 921-4421
Activities Chair
Pete Zibers
(816) 686-1649
Advancement Chair
Lynn Houston
(816) 885-7682
Boy Scout Roundtable
David McCaughey
(816) 537-6117
Camping Chair
Brendon Hale
(816) 524-0276
Cub Scout Roundtable
James Montigny
(816) 695-9982
Eagle Board of Review
Ron DesCombes
(816) 578-4674
Finance Chair
Bob Borgelt
(816) 524-4006
Membership Chair
Tom Hines
(816) 322-9543
OA Advisor
Chris Chiodini
(816) 365-0362
3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 350 SW 150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO 3 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 350 SW 150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO
1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 350 SW 150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO 1 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 350 SW 150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO
(816) 525-1340
Training Ken Red-Tailed Nolan PelatheChair Pioneer Trails Hawk Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Carrie Thompson
(816) 806-5388 Trailhead Thunderbird
Venturing Chair
Jim Salisbury
(816) 868-0805
District Executive
Bennett Dixon (816) 569-4962 Bennett.Dixon@scouting.org
School Nights for Scouting — Recruitment
District Executive
Kevin Jones
The bulk of our School Night for Scouting Campaign
(816) 695-3803
98.4 (816) 569-4961 Ann.Wasman@scouting.org %
(816) 569-4973
It’s that time of year when we all re-register for another year in Scouting. Units are collecting fees ($24 registration, $15 Boys Life) and making sure the rosters are complete. We will have packets available for pickup and training at the October Roundtable. If you are unable to make this night your commissioner will be making an appointment to get this to you. You will be able to log-on to the online system on November 1 and we will have turn in on Thursday, November 19 at various locations around the district. At the turn in night you will also be asked to turn in your Investment in Character presentation date and Journey to Excellence forms.
December
Risk Management Chair Keith Martin
% 33.2Director 70.3%Ann Wasman 54.3% District
Charter Renewal
10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO
Public Relations Chair
ern Tier Pioneer Pelathe he Trails
9.1 2%%
DISTRICT INFORMATION
THUNDERBIRD
66.9%
Trails West Twin Rivers 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO
53.0%
40.2%
67%
67%
67%
has the packs for the time PioneerHawk Trails Thunderbird Red-TailedKevin.Jones@scouting.org Hawk Trailhead Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Thanks Twin to Rivers Red-Tailed Trails Westbeen completed. Twin Rivers
2015 CAMPING %% 86.7 70.3
Boy Scout Cub Scout
%% 49.2 54.3
%% 73.5 98.4
%% 66.4 66.9
October 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 350 SW 150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO % % pm 68.9% 49.2%6 District 73.5Roundtable, 66.47:30
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 350 SW 150 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO
2-3 Cub Family Campout Unity Village — Lee’s Summit 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, MO 9-11 Camporee Blue & Gray Park
and effort you put into making your school night successful. Thank you to our district volunteers for taking % % % extra40.2 % %to help with % presentations %% a few nights and 68.9 73.9 54.7 53.0 67 6714 6715%% organizing dens.
16%
Camp-O-Ree This year’s Camp-O-Ree will be based on how to the Zombie Trails survive West Twin Rivers Apocalypse! We will be at Blue & Gray Park, October 9-11. Cost is $8 per person. For more details or to be on staff, contact Kris Krahenbuhl (816) % 589-8035 % kkrahenbuhl57@gmail.com. 73.9 54.7or 14% 15% 16%
Investment in Character The Investment in Character Campaign keeps Scouting an affordable, effective youth development program. It funds the council's infrastructure, or general operating portion of the budget, and provides a support system for the more than 15,000 volunteers and 800 community organizations that partner with the Heart of America Council. In October and November, every pack, troop, and crew will be asked to support this campaign by hosting a presentation. These presentations should be at a time
28 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
October/November 2015
athe
3.2%
athe Trails
6.7 3%%
Trails
2%
DISTRICT INFORMATION
TRAILHEAD
November
Trailhead Officers District Chair
Rob Baker
District Commissioner
Roger Johnson (913) 648-6210
Boy Scout Resource Forum Chair David Allen
5 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS
(913) 484-4710
5 Scouting Resource Forum, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS
(913) 649-5621
Cub Scout Resource Forum Chair Dawn Schnake (913) 649-7627 Vice Chair/Finance
Alan Stetson
Popcorn Kernel
Catherine Kost (913) 558-4941
Family Investment in Character John McCabe
(816) 352-9339
Vice Chair/Support
Tracy Thomas
(913) 638-8133
Advancement Chair
Rob Sisco
(913) 649-5519
Eagle Board of Review
Bob Miller
(913) 638-7852
Membership Chair
Dave Timpe
(913) 226-3566
Communications Chair
Will England
(913) 269-6379
Vice Chair/Program
Nancy Vinsant (913) 522-5570
Activities Chair
Paul Rieger
(913) 461-5448
Camping Chair
Paul Bertrand
(913) 488-8332
Pioneer Trails
Red-Tailed Hawk
% OA Advisor 70.3
54.3%
Thunderbird
12 District Committee Meeting, 6:30pm Merrill Lynch, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS
(913) 226-2297
Trailhead
% % Dave Patterson (913) 98.4 66.9208-7777
19 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30pm Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS
December Trails West
3 Scouting Resource Forum, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, % 40.2 5801 W%115th St,67 Leawood, KS67%
53.0%
Training Chair
Gene Bellner
District Director
Lizz Rhodus (816) 569-4970 Elizabeth.Rhodus@scouting.org
District Executive
Christine Hatcher (816) 569-4913 Christine.Hatcher@scouting.org Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Trailhead Trails West Twin Rivers
PioneerHawk Trails Red-Tailed
Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird
(913) 894-2288
Boy Scout Cub Scout
%% 73.5 98.4
%% 66.4 66.9
%% 68.9 53.0
% % %% 73.9%% 17 Eagle 54.7 14 15%% 40.2 67 67 Board of 67 Review, 6:30pm
1
Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Thunderbird Trailhead Jewish Community Center, Trails West 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS
1 Scouting %Resource Forum, 7:00 pm % 66.4 68.9% 73.9 Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS
73.5%
16-18 Camporee Louisburg Park, 26600 Jingo Road, Louisburg, KS
67%
16%
Save The Date!
Twin Rivers
54.7%
14%
Camporee 2015 15%
16%
‘Caveman Games’
1 Internet Rechartering @ Scouting Resource Forum, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS
On behalf of the Trailhead District and Tamegonit Lodge, we would like to congratulate Dave Timpe and Rob Baker on becoming Vigil Honor members of the Order of the Arrow.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS
October Red-Tailed Hawk
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. It is a mark of distinction that recognizes Arrowmen who have provided exceptional service, personal effort, and unselfish interest in contributing to the strength of the lodge and those around them.
8 Early Bird Recharter for Soaring Eagle District Rm 401 — Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park KS
Twin RiversCommittee Meeting, 6:30 pm 10 District Merrill Lynch, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS
2015 CAMPING %% 49.2 54.3
3 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS Twin Rivers
2015 Order of the Arrow Vigil Candidates from Trailhead
TRAILHEAD DISTRICT FALL CAMPOREE LEWIS-YOUNG PARK, LOUISBURG, KANSAS October 16th, 17th, 18th Exciting Opportunity for Scouts to have fun, visit with other Troops and old friends, along with hosting Webelos, showing them what Lies Ahead on the Trail to Boy Scouting!
Open to all Registered Scouts and Webelos Hosted by a Scout Troop Questions: Andrew Rowland, roloworld@hotmail.com / 913-486-0743 or Paul Rieger, riegerpj@bv.com / 913-461-5448 Hosted by Troop 284 29
Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America
October/November 2015
er Trails
0.3%
Trails derHawk
9.2 3% %
d Hawk
5%
DISTRICT INFORMATION
TRAILS WEST
November
Trails West Officers District Chair
Dan Koontz
(479) 899-7868
District Commissioner
John Rohrer
(913) 915-5218
Activities Chair
Christy Allen
(913) 752-8084
Advancement Chair
Shogo Cottrell
(913) 735-5001
Boy Scout Roundtable
Dan Koontz
(479) 899-7868
Camping Chair
Matt Bacon
(913) 780-5561
Cub Scout Roundtable
David Bryant
(913) 599-0514
Eagle Board of Review
Shogo Cottrell
(913) 735-5001
Finance Chair
Ken Burke
(816) 289-2687
Membership Chair
Christine O’Connor (913) 269-4042
OA Advisor
April Clark
Clarkdale1@yahoo.com
April Clark
Clarkdale1@yahoo.com
Red-Tailed Hawk
Thunderbird
Public Relations Chair
Trailhead
Trails West
% Risk Management Chair 54.3 98.4% James Hanus 66.9% jihanus11@gmail.com 53.0%
Training Chair
Rob Adams
(913) 254-9077
Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Jon & Sally Riley
(913) 839-2008
Venturing Chair
(913) 438-8696
Tim Bodendistel
Senior District Executive Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird
5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 5 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 6 Final Popcorn Distribution, 12:30 pm Allegion Warehouse, 2119 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St, Lenexa, Olathe 18 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Sunflower Elementary School, 8955 Loiret Blvd, Lenexa, KS
Twin Rivers
% 40.2 67% December
Boy Scout Cub Scout
Jason Bledsoe (816) 569-4984 3 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 pm Jason.Bledsoe@scouting.org Trailhead Trails West Twin Rivers Trails West Twin Rivers
Thunderbird Trailhead
%% 66.4 66.9
67%
3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS
2015 CAMPING %% 73.5 98.4
67%
%% 68.9 53.0
%% 73.9 40.2
October 1 Roundtable, 7:00Trails pmWest Trailhead Twin Rivers Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS
Thunderbird
% % 12:00 pm 54.7% 66.4%3 Webelos 68.9Walkabout, 73.9
Cedar Lake Park, 15500 S Lone Elm Rd, Olathe, KS
9-11 Camporee, 7:00 pm Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St, Lenexa, KS 21 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Bass Pro, 12051 Bass Pro Dr, Olathe, KS 24 Popcorn Returns, 9:00 am Allegion Warehouse, 2119 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS
% % 54.7 67
8 District Meeting, 6:30%pm % % Committee %% 14 15 16 67 67 Price Chopper, 19601 W 101st St, Lenexa, KS
15 Recharter Turn-in, 7:00 pm Brewbaker’s 9482 Renner Blvd, Lenexa, KS 16 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Sunflower Elementary School, 8955 Loiret Blvd, Lenexa, KS
14% 29 Recharter 15% Turn-in, 16%7:00 pm
Granite City, 15085 119th St, Olathe, KS
Camporee 2015 This year’s fall Camporee will be held October 9-11 and will feature Scout skills contests, team building activities, a history of Scouting, and more…You won't want to miss it! For details go to www.hoac-bsa.org/ trails-west -activities.
New District Alignment Coming Soon In just a few months, the Heart of America Council will officially have new district boundaries. Whether the unit you are in is going to be in Iron Horse, Shawnee Trails, or Soaring Eagle District, the support of
your district leadership will be as strong as ever. As more details are finalized with the new district alignment, we will share all the information you need to make this a smooth transition to better serve your unit!
2016 Recharter At the November Roundtable, we will have recharter packets available for your unit to start the recharter process. Please remember that you will be rechartering in your new district. Also, there is no longer a lapsed period for rechartering, so it is vital that you turn in your completed and signed charter before January 15, 2016. There are two recharter turn-in dates scheduled in addition to the December and January Roundtables where you can turn-in your recharter.
2016 Family Investment in Character Campaign Now is the time to schedule your 2016 Family Investment in Character presentation. This should be held in conjunction with a large unit event such as Blue & Gold or Court of Honor. Presentations can be held any time from November 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016.
2015 Silver Beaver Recipient Congratulations to John Rohrer, 2015 Silver Beaver recipient, from the Trails West District. John has had a distinguished volunteer career in Scouting, including completing Wood Badge and serving currently as District Commissioner. Please join us as we recognize John on November 11 at the Council Annual Banquet.
2016 Merit Badge Forum The inaugural Iron Horse District Merit Badge Forum will take place on January 9, 23 and February 6. More than 30 merit badges and STEM programs will be offered. Look for details at the October Roundtable and online at www.hoac-bsa.org/trails-west-advancement. Registration will be due by the December Roundtable.
2016 Trails West District Dinner The final event of the Trails West District will be the 2016 District Dinner on January 8, 2016. Please make plans now to attend this event! The final class of Trails West District leaders will be recognized that night, so make sure your nominations are submitted as soon as possible. Event registration and nomination forms are available at www.hoac-bsa.org/trails-west-activities.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
TWIN RIVERS
December
Twin Rivers Officers District Chair
Doug Furnell
(913) 897-6903
District Commissioner
Peter Meline
(913) 755-1347
Activities Chair
Dan Buchman
(913) 244-0396
Advancement Chair
Anita Pace
(913) 709-6661
Boy Scout Roundtable
Brock Guernsey
(913) 829-9286
Camping Chair
Jim Judd
(913) 755-4935
Cub Scout Roundtable
Aida Thompson
(913) 871-9414
Eagle Board of Review
Arlin Prothe
(913) 294-4074
Finance Chair Thunderbird
Furnell Trailhead Doug Trails West
Membership Chair OA Advisor
Kelly Daggett
(913) 897-6903 Twin Rivers (913) 731-8246
Dan Buchman
(913) 244-0396
Public Relations Chair
Peter Meline
(913) 755-1347
Risk Management Chair
Bob Stegner
(913) 782-8959
Training Chair
Brock Guernsey
(913) 829-9286
98.4%
66.9%
53.0%
40.2%
Wood Badge/NYLT Chair Lori Offutt
(913) 731-3001
Venturing ChairTrails Malinda Botwinik Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Trailhead West Twin Rivers
(913) 980-2430 Twin Rivers
2015 CAMPING
66.4%% 66.9
Boy Scout Cub Scout
%% 68.9 53.0
73.9%% 40.2
% % 54.7 67
October 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm West Twin Rivers First Trails Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS
erbird
Trailhead
4%
68.9%
1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm % 73.9% 54.7 First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS
14%
3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS
Popcorn Sale The 2015 popcorn sale is in full swing. Be sure to get your popcorn orders, prize orders and scholarship forms turned in by the due dates. 67% 67% 67% If you have any questions contact Julie Couch, our district popcorn kernel, at (785) 229-7798. October is the big month for our sale. There are many ways to sell popcorn and provide needed funding for your pack or troop and the council. If you have not tried the internet sale option, this is a great way to reach out of town family and friends. Learn more at www.hoac-bsa.org/popcorn. %% 14 15%%for Scouting 16% 67 67 School Night
The Twin Rivers District School Night for Scouting fall recruitment drive was a success! Thanks to all who played a part in recruiting new Scouts and parents. Be sure to follow up with very boy who didn’t sign up at school night and Invite them to give Scouting a try.
15%
16%
Work with your new leaders and parents to be sure they are aware of the online new leader training opportunities because every boy deserves a trained leader. Watch for details of our district’s success in “Currents” — the Twin Rivers District newsletter, available at District Roundtable. Also, please pick up any yard signs that you put out or see around town at schools, churches, or businesses and save them for next year.
New Night for District Committee Meeting The Twin Rivers District Committee meeting date has moved. District Committee meetings are now held at 6:30 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the same location, The Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th Street, Osawatomie, KS.
Investment in Character Thank you for making the 2015 Investment in Character Campaign such a success. Since the 2016 campaign is just a few months away, be sure to plan for a short 8-10 minute presentation at your upcoming Blue and Gold or Court of Honor. The Investment in Character campaign provides funds needed to operate the Heart of America Council. Our annual fundraising drive is a primary way that we raise money to run our council. A gift 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 funds 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.
8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS
November 5 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS
Presentations can be scheduled for as early as November for troops with late fall Courts of Honor. Packs, plan to hold the presentation as a part of your Blue and Gold Banquets. Our presentations have been running less than 10 minutes. Presentations also let people know how Scouting is organized and how they benefit from the services and programs offered by the Heart of America Council.
5 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 12 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Whistle Stop Café, 901 6th St, Osawatomie, KS Thanks to all the Volunteers who made School Night a Success
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