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In This Issue: 2
Scout Executive’s Notes
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Council News
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Scout Shop News
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Memorials & Tributes
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The Eagle Nest
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Hornets Nest
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Apache
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Etowah
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Exploring
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Program
14
Membership
15
Commissioner’s Corner
16
Finance News
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Training
The Scouter’s
Backpack Summer 2014
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Scout Executive’s Notes Congratulations to Our 2014 Silver Beaver Award Recipients! We held our 98th Annual Recognition Banquet on Thursday, April 24. The Silver Beaver award is the highest recognition awarded to Scouters within the jurisdiction of a local territory by the National Court of Honor, based upon research and nominations by the local council. The award is made for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered volunteers. We greatly appreciate their service and devotion to Mecklenburg County!
Dan Hardesty
Mark Turner Scout Executive
Congratulations to our 2014 Silver Beavers!
Dan Hardesty is an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 19, chartered by Huntersville Presbyterian Church. His role in the troop is working with the first year Scouts. Dan is a member of the Order of the Arrow in the Catawba Lodge. He served as the Hornet’s Nest Program Director for 2 years and the Camp Director for 1 year. He is a current member of the council training committee serving as the Training Development Coordinator. He earned his Wood Badge beads in 2007 and has served on the past six courses. He is the Course Director for the S5-415-14 course that will be held this summer. Dan has served on staff for the SEALS course and will be the next Course Director in November. In 2009, Dan assisted with establishing a new pack at Huntersville United Methodist Church. Dan is married to Valarie Hardesty, who is also actively involved in the Scouting program. They encourage and support both of their sons, Jordan (15) and Cameron (13), who are committed to making it to the Eagle rank.
Don Herzhauser
Thanks to John Mahaffey for providing the cover photo. Summer Camp Scouts enjoy a variety of water activities at the beautiful Lake Calhoun. If you have photos you would like to submit for use in council publications, please email: gene.conder@scouting.org
Don Herzhauser’s Scouting journey began many years ago when he agreed to become a Den Leader shortly after his son, Bryan, proclaimed that he wanted to become a Cub Scout. It was during these early years that he began to understand the real value of the Scout program for his son and for himself as a parent and role model. Throughout the past 15 years, Don’s Scouting career has spanned many positions. He served as Den Leader, Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chairman, Cuboree Director, Troop Committee Chairman, Assistant Scoutmaster, District Committee Member, Apache District Chairman, Council Training Chairman, Unit Commissioner and Apache District Commissioner. He served on staff to several Wood Badge programs and was Course Director for SR-1015. Don considers Scouting one of the richest blessing of his life and now has his own collection of Scouting memorabilia and stories to tell. Like many before him, Don is committed to a lifetime of support to the program that has demonstrated such value in his life.
John Mahaffey
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John Mahaffey began his journey in Scouting as a youth in Louisville, KY, Troop 325, in the Old Kentucky Home Council with his brother, Dan. John earned his Eagle Scout in 1965 with 3-Palms, and is an Ordeal and Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow (Zit Kala Shaw and Catawba Lodge). John was on the staff for Camp Cover Bridge and attended the 1967 World Jamboree. In 2010, John was elected to the Executive
Board of the Mecklenburg County Council, where he serves on the Council Advancement, Camp Card, Marketing/PR, Endowment, Eagle Scout Banquet and Leadership Dinner Steering committees. He is also active in Apache District, where he sits on Eagle Scout Board of Review as the council representative. Many of the photos you see in council publications and events were taken by John. John is fortunate enough to have a wonderful wife who understands his passion for Scouting. Now he begins another chapter in Boy Scouts with his grandson, Carson Clutter, a Tiger Cub in Pack 3 at Myers Park United Methodist Church.
Michael L. Turner Michael Turner began his leadership role as a Tiger Cub leader in 2001, as his son, Taylor, began his trail in Scouting. He has supported Cub Scout day camps, Webelos day camps, and Webeloree programs in leadership positions over the years. Michael was a Webelo I and Webelo II leader until he crossed over to the troop level leadership in 2006. He is an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 19 and an Associate Advisor for Crew 19 sponsored by Huntersville Presbyterian Church, in Huntersville, North Carolina. Michael is a Brotherhood member of the Catawba Lodge Order of the Arrow. He earned his Wood Badge beads in 2006 on SR-782, and participated on SR-933 as a Troop Guide in 2008. Michael began to work on the National Youth Leadership Training program in 2009 and has acted as Assistant Course Director, Course Director, Co-Advisor, and Advisor and continues to work with this program. Today, Michael participates at several different levels of BSA program, and remains a strong and active proponent of the Boy Scouts.
Ben Yarborough
Ben Yarborough began his Scouting journey in 1989 as a Tiger Cub coach with Pack 58 chartered by the Davidson Lions Club. Ben then became an assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 58 in 1994. Two years later, he took over as Scoutmaster and held that position for eight years. He now holds the Scout Leader Training Award and Scoutmaster’s Key. He received his Wood Badge beads in 2000 (SR 306). He has been presented with the Scoutmaster Award of Merit, Hornets Nest District Award of Merit, and Earl J. Gluck Training Award. Ben has been Hornet’s Nest Klondike and Senior Camporee chief, is a Vigil Honor member of Catawba Lodge and was a Jack Jolly Arrowman of the Year for Sehwatu District. He has been awarded the Lions Club Melvin Fellows Award for his work with Scouting. Ben has two grown children, Sarah and Nathan. His wife of 42 years, Kaye, has been very accepting and supportive of his Scouting activities over the last 25 years. Ben is still Scouting because he is still having fun and that is, after all, why we do this.
Council News Council Professional Staff Scout Executive Mark Turner Assistant Scout Executive / CFO Dave Ritchie Field Director Gary Moore Program Director Alan Keiger Development Director Carlton Crump Exploring/Special Initiatives Director Justin Lewter Exploring Executive Brian Sweeney Apache District Director John Crapster Apache Sr. District Executive John Bittinger Etowah District Executive Jonathan Russell Hornets Nest District Director Stan Murrow Hornets Nest Sr. District Executive Roger Penny
Council Support Staff Office Manager Gene Conder Accounting Specialist Jackie Torrence Finance Assistant Terrie Bailey Finance Associate Carole Stojetz Registrar Jo Esposito Graphic Specialist Lisa Murphy Operations Service Assistant Kris Evans Scout Shop Coordinator Laura Hollowell Scout Shop Associates Michelle Owens Jennifer Adkins Camp Rangers: Belk Scout Camp Mike Cook Mecklenburg Scout Reservation Chris Williams
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Personnel Changes Mike Rusho Retires “I just want to say thank you to all the Scouters and Scouts for your support and for your efforts to make the Scouting program work for the youth of your community. I am continually amazed at the level of dedication to the mission of Scouting in terms of time, effort, money, sweat, and sacrifice that our Scouters do. That has always been my incentive to work a little harder for you, your units, and Scouting! Working with Mecklenburg County Council has been a great growth experience for me in understanding our community. I have had the opportunity to visit and work with many different schools, churches, businesses, local town governments, Scout units, and all the great people associated with these organizations. It has been an awesome experience!”
Welcome Stan Murrow Scout Executive Mark Turner is proud to announce the employment of Stan Murrow. He will serve as the District Director for Hornets Nest District effective May 1, 2014. Stan will report to Field Director Gary Moore. Stan began his career with the Boy Scouts as a district executive in the East Carolina Council. He served as a Senior District Executive and District Director in that council. He moved to the National Capital Area Council where he served as Senior District Executive, Field Director and Finance Director. Stan’s most recent assignment with the BSA was as Scout Executive for the Northwest Texas Council in Wichita Falls, TX. Stan also served 23 years in the United States Army Reserves and was mobilized to Iraq from May 2005 to July 2006. Stan grew up in Lawndale, NC and attended Western Carolina University. Stan is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow and is Wood Badge trained. He enjoys cooking and playing golf. Stan and his wife Jennie have three children; Matthew, Logan, and Paige.
Welcome Brian Sweeney Scout Executive Mark Turner is proud to announce the employment of Brian Sweeney. He will serve as the Exploring Executive effective June 1, 2014. Brian will report to Special Initiatives Director Justin Lewter. Brian began his career in 2011 serving as District Executive for the Lone Star District in the Buffalo Trail Council located in Midland, TX. Brian is originally from Raleigh, NC. Brian is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor and Founder’s Award recipient in the Order of the Arrow. He attended the University of Florida receiving a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Anthropology. Brian and his wife Melissa have one daughter, Emily Grace.
Jonathan Russell: New Etowah District Executive Scout Executive Mark Turner is pleased to announce that Jonathan Russell has been named as the new Etowah District Executive effective June 1, 2014. Jonathan has been employed with the council since November 2011 as the Exploring Executive. Jonathan will report to Field Director Gary Moore. Jonathan is an Eagle Scout and a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow. He has worked on camp staff for eight years and has been Camp Director for the last three years. Jonathan graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in History, Secondary Education. Jonathan and his wife Caitlyn live in Charlotte.
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Memorials and Tributes
The Mecklenburg County Council has a Memorial/Tribute Fund established for its Scouters and supporters to make living and lasting tax deductible contributions to the Scouting program. Contributions may be made for any amount as a living memorial or lasting tribute to a departed relative or in honor of someone. Condolences, recognition or congratulations may be expressed through the use of the Memorial/Tribute Fund, when material gifts or remembrances may not be desirable or appropriate. Upon receipt of a contribution, the council will mail a card to the family or group in whose memory or honor the gift is made and send an acknowledgement to the donor.
In Memory of Steve Clardy by: John Ashworth
Trip McMillan by:
Dave & Peg Borchard Wayne & Ernestine Brock Jack Coughlin Earl & Norma Gammon Grace Community Church Stephen Herman Bethanne Magazzo Edward McLaughlin, III David & Noreen McMillan Pack 167 Jackie & Ron Pierson Roger & Sandra Rauch David & Carol Reynolds Ron & Madge Rogers Bill Rosner Gene & Cathy Seip David & Deane Sharp Charles Shotmeyer Richard & Roberta Trier Frank Yoke Gaetano & Angela Zodda
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John Patterson by:
R. Alan & Eleanor Barnhardt James & Blanche Bjorneboe Ann & Bill Cannon Nelson Casstevens, Jr. Kay & John Daughtry Meredith Galvin Anthony Pressley Members of Richmont Hunt Club Greg Riddle Muriel Riddle Scott Riddle Lucy & William Stokes Bill & Janice Woods
Pete Sowell by:
Brandon Boyd Carol & Milt Childress Henry & Cynthia Gass Willard & Virginia Gourley Helen Adams Realty Frank & Peggy Horne Stephen Lundberg Thomas & Cynthia Marshall Sheryl Mayberry Mike & Lesli McNamara Mark & Cynthia Roberts John & Linda Staton
Stanley Springs by: David & Gene Conder Gene Kobel
Mark Thompson by:
John Ashworth BSA Ocknickon National Camping School Dick Heft & Tom Transue Ann & Don Jay Clyde Keller, Jr. Chuck Provenzano David Roberts Mike Rusho Dusty Sparks Shooting Sports Section– National Camp School Philip Stark Carole & David Stojetz Jackie Torrence Alicia Wydro & Frank Huttenlock Barbara & Greg Walker John & gail Wolfe
William “Bill” Joseph Thrasher by: Joy Williams
The Eagle Nest Congratulations to our new Eagles! Troop 7 Calvary Presbyterian Church Caleb Phillip Cothron
Troop 133 Sardis Presbyterian Church Matthew Bradford Pound
Troop 172 Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church Elijah Malik Hood
Troop 8 St. Matthew Catholic Church Wesley Ross Fields
Troop 135 Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Toby Rajkumar
Troop 174 St. Gabriel Catholic Church Adam Thomas Walsh
Troop 13 University City United Methodist Church Jackson Patrick Navarra Troop 17 Christ Episcopal Church Alex Deane Funderburg, Jr. Robert Miles Mayberry Troop 19 Huntersville Presbyterian Church Lucas Jack Jahns
Troop 144 Blair Road United Methodist Church Matthew Eugene Foster Michael H. Murphy
Troop 33 Sardis Presbyterian Church James Andrew Yount
Troop 148 Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Connor Michael Semon
Troop 39 Matthews United Methodist Church William Warren Wallace
Troop 156 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Maxwell Russell Fairbairn
Troop 51 Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church Keegan Lee Belongia Zackary Edward R. Ruttkamp
Troop 164 Providence Presybterian Church David Tyler Nesbit
Troop 63 Friendship Baptist Church Cameron Malik Carter Eric Anthony McNair, Jr. Troop 118 St Stephen United Methodist Church Grant Sommer Davidson Timothy Kinlaw
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Troop 140 Cross Crown Lutheran Church Patrick Timothy Carr Jonathan Haigh Timothy Allen Newman Joseph Angelo Sinopoli
Troop 165 Living Saviour Lutheran Church Kevin Tyler Karr Troop 167 Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Brendan Rey Lopez
Troop 215 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Jeremy David Cannon Troop 232 St. Thomas of Aquinas Roman Catholic Church Paul Franklin Varnhardt Leimer Troop 330 Stonebridge Church Community Isaiah Khristian W. Crawford Sterling Joshua Schultz Troop 355 Sharon Road United Methodist Men’s Club Charles Heard Troop 447 Garr Memorial William Keith Webster Troop 502 Harrison United Methodist Church Nathan Daniel Fisher Michael William McKay
Hornets Nest Highlights: 2014 e: Sept. 5-7, Fall Campore 9, 2014 -ree: Nov. 7HN Webelos
DATES TO REMEMBER: August
7 District Committee Meeting, Huntersville Presbyterian 7 p.m. 14 District Roundtables, The Park Church 7:15 p.m. 28 Open House Recruiting Night
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4 District Committee Meeting, Huntersville Presbyterian 7 p.m. 5-7 Fall Camporee 8-11 School Night Recruiting 11 District Roundtables, The Park Church 7:15 p.m. 15-18 School Night Recruiting
October
2 District Committee Meeting, Huntersville Presbyterian 7 p.m. 9 District Roundtables, The Park Church 7:15 p.m.
District Key 4 District Chairman Bob Lang 704.577.7259 bob.lang@bellsouth.net District Commissioner Rob Monto 980.297.4542 montoeagle14@aol.com District Director Stan Murrow 704.330.0989 stan.murrow@scouting.org Sr. District Executive Roger Penny 704.342.9348 roger.penny@scouting.org
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Changes in Our Leadership Team Bob McLaughlin is stepping down as District Chairperson and Bob Lang is the 2014 – 2015 District Chairperson. Bob Lang most recently served as District Vice Chair and is a Scouter from Troop 97. Peter Heikes will be our newest District Vice Chair and most recently served as District Program Chair. Rob Monto is our newly appointed District Commissioner taken the role held by Jeff Worboys. Steve Mazur will now serve as the District Program Chair. Mark Giacomin will now serve as the District Camping Chair. If you believe that your skills match up with any leadership roles of the district committee, please contact Roger Penny, (704) 342-9348. STEP UP TO BE COUNTED. Thanks to all of our current and past leaders who make Hornets Nest District great!
Fall Camporee Plans have begun to develop the exciting 2014 Fall Camporee which will return to Camp Grimes, September 5-7, 2014. Remember that we have a two-phased event with advancement sessions for ages 11-14 and competition sessions for ages 14-17. Your troop will receive more info at the next roundtables so make sure your leaders attend. Also, check on the website for current info and the latest updates as they are planned.
Fall Roundup Our 2014 Fall Roundup is already recruiting Cub Scouts and BOY SCOUTS as well. Our Membership Committee has begun requesting each unit select a membership chairperson to coordinate with the district’s efforts to recruit a record number of new Cub Scouts this fall. All Cub packs will be hosting their unit open house night, visiting schools to conduct room to room events, and leading over 45 combined school night sign up events this fall. Some training has already been offered and the August roundtable will be the next big opportunity to receive your materials and more training on the process. Please attend the training at roundtable so your pack can recruit AND retain new scouts in 2014. We even have some new events for Boy Scout troops to join the recruiting. So come on down to the roundtable and you might earn the Master Recruiter Award in 2014.
Roundtable The next roundtable is scheduled for August 14, 2014. Many different trainings and informational sessions will be offered during the year. If you have not been to a roundtable lately, please come out and see how you can get involved or be better prepared to deliver the Scouting Promise. We meet at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at University Park Baptist Church, known as The Park, on Beatties Ford Road. See you there!
Webelos-ree If you have never attended a Hornets Nest Webelos-ree, this year should prove to be a spectacular event. Our staff is so excited to be leading this event, they have already designed the patch and made many of the preliminary steps complete. The 2014 Webelos-ree will be at Belk Scout Camp on November 7 -9, 2014. More information will be available through the website and at roundtables. If you need to contact Joe Ernst or Jennifer Bolt, their info is on the webpage for the Webelos-ree via the district site at www.mccscouting.org. Please go ahead and reserve this weekend in your pack schedule.
Leader Training At the end of May 2014, Hornet’s Nest District had 46% trained leaders. This makes us silver level on Journey to Excellence. That’s not bad, but every boy deserves a trained leader. Summer is a great time to complete your training. Current Cub leaders returning for 2014-15 should know their new positions by now. Please take training for your new position before school starts in the fall. Cub Scout training is all online. Go to myscouting.org to take your training. Scoutmasters and Asst. Scoutmasters should plan to attend the Scouter Success Seminar at CPCC Levine Campus September 27.
Apache Outstanding Cub Scout Day Camp
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We had a great Day Camp this year. Special thanks to Cyndi Murdock and Natalie Kosakowski and their staff for an outstanding event. All the boys had a great time shooting bb guns and bows & arrows. They also got to fish, swim, make crafts and learn some boating skills. Our Cub Scouts and Webelos had a lot of fun trying to be “Tougher Than a Scout Leader.” This is Cyndi Murdock’s last year of Apache Day Camp as Director. She has done a super job! If you see her, please thank her for all of the hard work and energy she put into the last four Apache Day Camps to make them outstanding for our Scouts.
Adult Leader Roundtables Adult Leader Roundtable will be on the following dates at Providence United Methodist Church starting at 7:30pm: August 14th, September 11th, October 9th and November 13th. In July, the only district meeting will be Eagle Project Review on July 10th. On December 11th, we will be having our Annual District Banquet. Check our Council website for more details. We need your help with providing an excellent program this year. If you or someone you know can help with Roundtable, please let Al Nedrich know at al@nedrich.com.
Cub Scout Open House Cub Scout leaders: mark your calendars now! Our annual open house recruit night at all Cub Scout pack chartering organizations will be on Thursday, August 28th starting at 7pm. Please let Traci Scott know if your Cub Scout Pack would like to participate by emailing her at traciscott@ me.com. This is a great way to recruit new Cub Scouts and their parents and grow your pack.
Membership & Fall Recruitment District Key 4 District Chairman Stuart Tucker stutucker@aol.com
District Commissioner Don Herzhauser dherzhauser@carolina.rr.com District Director John Crapster 704.342.9324 john.crapster@scouting.org Sr. District Executive John Bittinger 704.342.9336 john.bittinger@scouting.org
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It’s that time again—Cub Scout Round-Up is just around the corner and Boy Scout Recruiting is starting to take on a whole new look with the ASPL/Membership role in the troop and an upcoming Mud Run Recruitment effort. As you can tell, there is a lot poised for take-off. Our Apache District membership team is as follows: Chairman, Eric Davis; Roundup Chairman, Traci Scott; New Unit Chairman, Charlie Fox; and Boy Scout Membership Chairman, Brian Scott. They are all looking forward to a great year. Traci Scott has been corresponding with you in identifying your Unit Membership Chairman and also on the troop side a Membership chairman and youth ASPL with a special focus on membership and retention. Apache District Roundtable and recruitment training will be on August 14th at Providence United Methodist Church starting at 7:30 p.m. Please have a representative from your unit at this meeting. We will have all the marketing materials for you including yard signs, posters, stickers, bulletin inserts, etc. Charter Organization Open House Night is Thursday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. Please welcome new youth and interested parents into Cub Scouts that evening at your Chartering Organization. Remember that the key is to get the application and registration fee that way the parent feels they have committed and has a vested interest. Also, studies show that the decision-maker in getting the boys to the meeting is the mom, so getting their buy-in is very important.
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Apache Highlights: 2014 e: Oct. 10-12, Fall Cub-o-re out ree & Boy Sc Fall Webelo- ct. 24-26, 2014 Camporee: O
Dates to Remember: July
6-9 Webelos Adventure Camp – Session 1 6-12 Summer Camp @ Grimes – Week 3 10-13 Webelos Adventure Camp – Session 2 11 Eagle Project Review Meeting 13-16 Webelos Adventure Camp – Session 3 13-19 Summer Camp @ Grimes – Week 4 17-20 Webelos Adventure Camp – Session 4 20-26 Summer Camp @ Grimes – Week 5 25-27 Woodbadge – Session #1
Adult Training We suggest that all adults stay current on youth protection training. This 25-minute online training is good for 2 years! Please also review each leader to make sure everyone is trained to position. All adult leaders should plan on attending Scouter’s Success Seminar Training on Saturday, September 27th at CPCC Levine Campus. More details can be found on the council website.
Weekly District eNewsletter “Smoke Signals” If you have information you would like to share with the district, please send that information to e-newsletter@ apachemcc.org and it will be forwarded to the team to be added. Please make sure you have your contact information included should there be any questions. If you are not on our eNewsletter subscriber list, but would like to be added, then please send a blank e-mail to: smokesignals-subscribe@apachemcc.org from the e-mail address you want subscribed and the rest is automatic. We do not need any additional information. Or to unsubscribe, just send a blank e-mail to smokesignals-unsubscribe@apachemcc.org from the e-mail address you want unsubscribed and the rest is done automatically.
Fall Cub-o-ree The Fall Cuboree will take place at Belk Scout Camp on Friday, October 10th through Sunday morning October 12th. This year’s Apache Fall District Cuboree will be a little different from the ones in the past. Only Tigers, Wolves and Bears will be attending. The Webelos will have their own Webelo-ree on Friday, October 24th through Sunday morning October 26th at Camp Grimes. By splitting the Webelos from the Cub Scouts, it will allow the younger boys to have more time at busy events such as BB’s, bows & arrows and the climbing wall. Siblings and parents are encouraged to attend. We will have more information on the district website soon. The cost will be $12.00 per person attending the event.
Webelo-ree & Boy Scout Camporee
August
14 Eagle Project Review 14 District Committee Meeting 14 Adult Leader Roundtable/ Fall Recruitment Training 16-18 Woodbadge – Session #2 28 Cub Scout Open House at Chartering Organizations 11 11 11 27
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Eagle Project Review Meeting District Committee Meeting Adult Leader Roundtable Scouter Success Seminar at CPCC LevineCampus (Adult Leader Training)
The Apache District will have its first Webelo-ree at Camp Grimes starting on Friday, October 24th through Sunday morning October 26th. This is an opportunity for our Webelos to focus on key advancement areas and start to really look forward to becoming a Boy Scout. Natalie Kosakowski will be the chairman for the Webelo-ree. Also, this will give the boys an opportunity to become a little more familiar with Boy Scout troops that they would later cross over into. That same weekend the Apache District will be holding a Boy Scout Camporee at Camp Grimes which will be headed up by Christopher Kubala, Scoutmaster of Troop 24. The goal is that the Webelos share in some activity with the Boy Scouts, so they start to become more familiar with what Boy Scouts do. All Scoutmasters will have a breakout session at the August 14th Roundtable to discuss the details of the Boy Scout Camporee. For further information, please look at www.mccscouting.org and click on Apache District. Visit camp this summer and keep the ‘outing’ in Scouting!
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Etowah Highlights: tion FOS Recogni Etowah Units Roundup ates for Fall Important D
Calendar: District Meetings: (No district meetings or Roundtables in July or December, Eagle Project Review Committee will meet each month) Eagle Project Review Committee: 2nd Thursday Morning Star Lutheran Church, 5:00 p.m. 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews
Friends of Scouting: Etowah District is working hard on our 2014 FOS goal of $123,000! We would like to thank each of our supporters and every Etowah unit that participated in the campaign. Congratulations on a great effort! We have 15 Etowah units that achieve FOS recognition levels:
Foundation Unit $1000-$2500 Pack 46, Pack 65, Pack 144, Pack 159, Pack 198, Pack 490, Troop 133, Troop 447 Golden Eagle Unit $5000-$10,000 Troop 15; Troop 33, Troop 140
Silver Eagle Unit $2500-$5000 Pack 214, Troop 164 Platinum Eagle Unit $10,000-$20,000 Troop 39
Double Platinum Eagle Unit $20,000 + Troop 118
Cub Scout Round-Up is Around the Corner Recruitment Training and materials pick-up are scheduled for August 8th at 7:30 p.m. at Morning Star Lutheran Church. All packs should have at least one representative attending this event to pick up their packets, review their school assignments, and get updates on any changes in the program.
• Unit Open House Nights are scheduled for August 29th at your specific meeting locations. Specific turn-in locations will be discussed during the August Roundtable.
District Committee Meeting and District Commissioner Meeting: 2nd Thursday Morning Star Lutheran Church, 6:00 p.m. 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews
• School Nights are slated for the weeks of September 9th and 16th.
Roundtable: 2nd Thursday Morning Star Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m. 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews
On April 5th, 2014, Cub Scout Pack 159 hosted the Etowah District Pinewood Derby Championship. Etowah District Cub Scout Packs 33, 144, 159, 164, and 490 were represented.
• Each school will have a lead pack that will coordinate all activities with school personnel and other packs also recruiting at that location.
1st Annual Etowah District Pinewood Derby Championship! Congratulations to our Champions (left to right) 1st place Champion- Jacob Phipps, P159 3rd Place- Chase Rogers, P159
2nd Place - Gus Schmoll, P164 4th Place- Eli Harris, P144,
STAFF District Executive Jonathan Russell 704.342.9342 jonathan.russell@scouting.org
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Etowah Chris Schatz – New Etowah District Chair
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Etowah District Scouter, Chris Schatz, has been selected to serve as the Etowah District Chair. Chris is a long time Etowah Scouter. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster for many years with Troop 95 at Christ Lutheran Church. His son Evan was in Troop 95 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Chris first served with the district as a unit commissioner. He was the Etowah District Commissioner for three years and has been the Etowah District Advancement Chair for the last four years. His wife, Amy, is a strong supporter of Chris’s Scouting work. Chris has received numerous honors in Scouting including the District Award of Merit. Please welcome Chris into this new role in Scouting.
Bill Rose – New Vice Chair of the Etowah District Nominating Committee Long time Etowah Scouter Bill Rose has turned the reins of the District over to Chris Schatz. We thank Bill for all of his efforts with the district and his excellent leadership. Bill is not going far. He has agreed to be the Vice Chair for the Etowah District Nominating Committee where he can continue to advise and help the district recruit quality Scouters for the various district functions.
Our Newest Etowah Troop: Troop 490! Here’s a nice picture just following the chartering ceremony for Troop 490 at their chartering partner, St. Nektarios Church, in April 2014. Have a safe and fun summer of Scouting activities for all our Etowah units!
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Left to Right: Chipp Bailey, George MacBain, Mark Turner and Stern Dixon
At the council’s annual business meeting held on May 19, Joseph W Grier, III was elected to serve another year as Council President for 2014-2015. Joe is an Eagle Scout, has served as Scoutmaster for Troop 55, and has served as Council Vice President for Administration and as an Executive Board member. He is a Partner at the law firm Grier Furr & Crisp, PA. Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our organization. Other council officers elected were: John Sequeira, Council Commissioner; David Brawley, Treasurer; Rich Carter, Assistant Treasurer; Mack Patterson, Vice President for Program; Ken May, Vice President for Membership; Victor Fields, Vice President for Administration; Bill Nichols, Vice President for Properties; Antoine Ensley, Vice President for Special Initiatives; Craig May, Vice President for Finance; Bob McLaughlin, Vice President for District Operations, Steve Jegier, Vice President for PR/Marketing; and Palmer McArthur, Council Attorney.
New to the Council Executive Board are H.K. Hallett, Flint McNaughton, David Dooley, Chris Schatz, and Bob Lang. A special thanks to outgoing Vice Presidents Stern Dixon, Chipp Bailey and George MacBain for their outstanding support and dedication to the council.
Exploring Highlights:
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Explorers learned about a career in broadcasting at the WBTV studio!
The Exploring Division hosted Exploring After Dark on Friday, May 30th. Twenty-three Explorers from across Mecklenburg County started out their night visiting a radio and television station to learn about careers in broadcasting. Scott Whitlock took the students on a tour to show them the intricacies of television and radio programming. From there the students visited the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Command Center, getting a full view of how our great police officers help keep us safe. They finished the night at Adventure Landing in Pineville, NC. The students enjoyed go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, and video games all night long. Be sure not to miss out on this great event next year!
Community Rallies Behind Exploring at Annual Impact Luncheon Community leaders from across Mecklenburg County gathered at Johnson and Wales University for the annual Exploring Impact Luncheon on June 3rd. The luncheon is hosted to honor another year of service for our Explorer Posts, but also ask new business and organizations to join the Exploring family and be a part of the community effort. The keynote speaker was Dr. Heath Morrison, Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Dr. Morrison talked about how the workforce is changing, and that it will take the community working together to make our kids prepared for their futures.
Sheriff Chipp Bailey Steps Down as Exploring Vice President
STAFF Exploring/Special Initiatives Director Justin Lewter 704.342.9331 justin.lewter@scouting.org Exploring Executive Brian Sweeney 704.342.9347 brian.sweeney@scouting.org
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Sheriff Chipp Bailey
After two years of service, Sheriff Chipp Bailey stepped down as Vice President of Exploring at the end of May. Sheriff Bailey has been an advocate for the Exploring program for many years, and has presided over a time of great growth in Exploring. Since he joined the board, Exploring has grown in membership by seventyfive percent, and met its overall financial goal in 2014. During his tenure posts in the areas of psychology, radio, marketing, and information technology have all been added. He also successfully presided over the creation of the Exploring-In-Schools program. He was honored with the Exploring Distinguished Service Award at the annual Impact Luncheon for his dedicated commitment to the program.
Special Initiatives—Summer Fun! At the midway point. It’s hot. The season for camping and water fun is in full gear. The Scouts and Scouters in our Special Initiatives programs are taking advantage of this year’s camps and activities like never before. From summer service projects to camp outs, soccer tournaments and fundraising—we are doing it all. If you don’t know much about our programs or what our Scouts are doing you need only click on the link below. Thanks to the Charlotte Observer for telling our story. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/06/14/4977903/scouting-offers-troubled-boys.html If you want to see how your unit can partner with ours or support the activities we participate in, reach out to the Director of Special Initiatives, Justin Lewter at justin.lewter@scouting.org for more information. Make it a great summer!
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Overnight With the Charlotte Knights Recap Nearly 1,000 Scouts and their families came out on Friday, June 6th for a great night of family fun at the BB&T Ball Park. After the game, families enjoyed a movie on Minor League Baseball’s widest video screen followed by an overnight campout in the outfield. All youth sleeping over also received a souvenir Knights patch. The event was a blast!
2015 World Scout Jamboree In July 28th - August 8th 2015, more than 30,000 Scouts and leaders from 161 countries around the world will converge on Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan, for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. The event will provide opportunities to raise awareness about global issues, explore the environment, participate in community service, make friends from around the world, and deepen understanding of developments in science and technology. The world jamboree is a unique opportunity for participants to experience an exciting program of activities, including: Global Development Village, City of Science, Crossroads of Culture, and the Peace Program. We are in the process of identifying individuals that would like to serve as unit leaders for the 2015 World Scout Jamboree in Japan. Interviews will be held in various locations in each region during the months of February and March, 2014. Cost will be approximately $6,000 per Scout and adult leader. We do not want to miss anyone that would be a great leader for our Unit contingents. Unit Leader Application and official brochure can be found on our website at www.mccscouting.org. Questions about the 2015 World Jamboree may be sent to worldscoutjamboree@scouting.org.
Camp Grimes Staff is Ready for an Amazing Summer! Staff gathered together to take this shot on a beautiful June day at Camp Grimes. Thanks for all that you do!
Program Director Alan Keiger 704.342.9325 alan.keiger@scouting.org
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Membership 2014 Fall Roundup Campaign
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A good Scouter-friend of mine often recites, “Nothing happens until the sale is made.” Now you might deduce that he is likely a salesman himself and that he’s merely touting his own value to the business world. But I assure you that this is not the case, as he’s in the production side of a business operation, but he recognizes the great value of those front-line folks who keep the company going. So how important is this “sale” (recruiting) to Scouting? Well, when you think about it, our leaders focus most of their time on the “production side” of the operation, producing good leaders and producing a brighter future for us all. If no sales are ever made, then to what purpose would our production (program-delivery) side exist?
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That “sales venue” in Scouting we call Roundup and we admittedly spend an appreciable amount of time and money on growing our program through youth and adult recruiting. Quality program certainly retains youth but an organized and dedicated recruiting plan is what brings youth and parents through our doors. Your Council and District Membership team are working to expand our efforts to include more attention to new unit organization, recruiting Cub Scouts AND Boy Scouts, staffing unit-level volunteers and even youth leaders whose primary job is a year-round focus on recruiting and retention. Vice President Ken May has announced that Pack 3 Scouter Eric Krause will chair our 2014 Fall Roundup Campaign and Charlotte Mecklenburg School Supt. Dr. Heath Morrison will serve as this year’s Honorary Roundup Chairman. The theme for this year’s Roundup is “Scouting for Fun. Prepared for Life.”
Your 2014 Roundup Leadership Ken May Council Membership Vice President
Dr. Heath Morrison Honorary Roundup Chairman
Erik Krause 2014 Roundup Chairman
Key Dates STAFF Field Director Gary Moore gary.moore@scouting.org
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Thursday, August 14
Roundup Kickoff/Training for Volunteer Leaders
School Open Houses
Normally held during the week prior to school starting
August 20
Recruit Night Flyer sent to CMS Students
August 25
First Day of School (CMS)
August 28
Pack Recruitment Night -7:00 pm
Application Turn-In, District Sites TBA
September 8-18
Scheduled School Nights to Join Scouting, 7:00 pm
Application Turn-In, District Sites TBA
September 27
Cub Scout Leader & Committee Training
Scouters Success Seminar
October 4
Trailblazer Fun Day at Belk Scout Camp
Commissioner’s Corner Reminder– JTE District Level Reporting
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The JTE District Dashboard went live on Feb. 8. Those who hold council level positions have been using the JTE Council Dashboard for the past three years. Our National Office has now rolled out a very similar dashboard for district-level performance tracking. Many of the numbers on the dashboard come from the BSA system, but others must be self-reported by each district. The five criteria requiring monthly reporting are: • District Fundraising Performance • District Fundraising Manpower • Chartered Organization Visits • Unit Performance • District Committee Two other district criteria (“Market Share” and “Opportunity to Join”) require that total available youth numbers for each district be reported on an annual basis. While council-level figures come directly from ScoutNET, the district values will come from the MyScouting Tools. In order for the dashboard to have the most impact, I encourage our district leadership teams to develop a system for collecting and reporting the needed data each month. If you have access to our council dashboard, you will have access to all the district dashboards. If you do not currently have access and you should (as a district chairman, district commissioner, or district committee member), you need to make sure you are registered correctly by calling our registrar at the Scout Center. If you are correctly registers you can access the district scorecards by logging on to your MyScouting account, then looking for the Journey to Excellence link on the left. Once you click it, you will be taken to our council JTE dashboard. A new drop-down menu on our council page will allow you to select all districts or an individual district.
Stay Informed! Changes coming to Venturing in 2014 and Cub Scouting in 2015 As you’ve heard, there are material changes coming to Venturing in 2014 and Cub Scouting in 2015 that will energize these programs to make them more dynamic and relevant to today’s youth and families. The following resources exist to help you and your council stay current on the latest information as it is released.
District Commissioner Change in Our Hornet’s Nest District Effective April 1, 1014, Rob Monto replaced Jeff Worboys as our new District Commissioner for the Hornet’s Nest District. Jeff left our Commissioner Service reluctantly due to medical and family issues that required his attention. We thank him for his past and ongoing service to Scouting. Rob Monto has a long history of service to Scouting and is associated with Troop 97, at St. Mark Catholic Church. He brings a wide set of Scouting skills that will be invaluable in his new role. Please join us in welcoming Rob.
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Program Updates Website: www.scouting.org/programupdates The latest information on changes to the programs is located at this site and is updated as additional information is released. This site will always be the “one-stop shop” for the most current and accurate information available.
Philmont Training Center: www.philmontscoutranch.org/PTC.aspx During the summer of 2014, the Philmont Training Center will be hosting conferences supporting both Venturing and Cub Scouting changes. Faculty will be members of the volunteer team that put together the program updates, and the conferences will deliver hands-on experiences and knowledge that attendees can bring back to their councils to share. The program updates website also has a flier promoting the Cub Scout sessions at PTC, which would be useful to hand out at roundtables and committee meetings. Sessions are filling up fast, but there is still time to register, especially for Week 10.
Program Update Guides Volunteers who helped draft the program updates are now standing by to help you spread the word and develop local plans. “Program Update Guides” are available in all regions (and most areas) to consult with your program impact, training, or other committees to help design training and communications plans for your local council. If you wish for someone in your council to connect with one of the program update guides, please have them contact Bob Scott to coordinate at bob.scott@scouting.org.
Finance News 2014 Council Golf Tournament Recap
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The Council held its 24th Annual Corporate Cup Golf Tournament on Monday, June 2 at the Peninsula Club on Lake Norman. The event was chaired by Trey Anglin of Well Fargo. Trey’s team recruited 24 teams to participate. This year’s major sponsors were Piedmont Natural Gas and Belk Store Services. The winner of the Low Gross was Capital Guardian and Low Net was the combined team of Katten Muchin and Trail’s End Popcorn. The event netted $53,000 for the Council. Special thanks to the Peninsula Club for hosting the event.
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Bring your best team to Meadow Wood Farms for our 12th Annual Sporting Clay event on Wednesday, October 15 from 7:30 am-2pm. Cost is $2,000 per team and includes breakfast, lunch, ammo and 50 birds! New for this year, we will have an Annie Oakley Profession Shootout! Teams will shoot the flurry as a four-person team and appoint a shooter to represent them in the Annie Oakley (best shooter left standing) Profession Competition. Pair must be of same or like professions for an additional shoot-out after lunch. Contact Carlton Crump for more details at carlton.crump@scouting.org.
2014 Popcorn Sale—Cooler Products, Cooler Prizes It’s that time again...we are gearing up for the Fall Popcorn Sale. Online sales start August 1st and traditional sales start October 4th. This year, many of our spicy and flavorful popcorn products are returning. Last year’s prize program is returning with new prizes. The prize levels for this program range from as little as $90 to as much as $4,000—everything from a light up wrist band to a Lionel Santa Fe LionChief Scout Freight Set.
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In addition to the regular prize program, the Council will offer additional prizes to kids who sell. Join the various sales clubs: sell as little as $200 and receive a one-of-a-kind BSA fishing lure; sell $400 and receive the lure and one free ticket to a Charlotte Hornets game; and sell $750 worth and join the “Fish Club” again this year (membership includes a rod and reel, ticket to the “guaranteed” fish catch at Belk Scout Camp and a cool patch). The clubs go as high as $5,000 where you get all of the aforementioned prizes along with a choice of an iPad, Wii U, new PlayStation 4 or Xbox.
STAFF Development Director Carlton Crump carlton.crump@scouting.org
Visit our website at www.mccscouting.org to download the sales calendar, sign-up sheet, and other important forms. Contact Terrie Bailey with any questions at terrie.bailey@scouting.org
2014 Holiday Auction
Mark your calendar for our 3rd annual Holiday Party and Auction on Friday, November 21 from 6:30-10 p.m. (location TBA) Bring your early holiday spirit and get ready to shop at one of the best Scouting parties in the Southeast! Auction items (holiday gifts) will include vacation stays, sporting tickets, rounds of golf and much, much more. Get your shopping done early while supporting Scouting. Tickets are $30 per couple which includes drinks and tons of H’voers! Contact Carole Stojetz at carole.stojetz@scouting.org to reserve your tickets.
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Training Scouter Success Seminar 2014
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Scouter Success Seminar is Mecklenburg County Council’s largest adult training event. This year the event will take place on September 27 at CPCC Levine Campus in Matthews, NC. Scouter Success Seminar is for all leaders working with youth members and their units. SSS 2014 provides a wide range of courses for all levels of Scouting. There are courses offered for new or soon to be new leaders, courses for seasoned leaders, and courses for leaders wishing to update their Scouting knowledge, or learn something new and different.
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Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to be the peak training experience of their Scouting careers. It has served as a source of training and inspiration to thousands. In return, Wood Badge participants have positively affected the lives of millions of America’s youth. The next MCC course will be conducted at Belk Scout Camp in two three-day sessions. The dates are Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, 2014 and Saturday, August 16 - Monday August 18, 2014. The cost of the course is $250. Please contact Dan Hardesty, Course Director, if you have any issues about attending due to cost or would like to seek an alternative payment schedule. Course enrollment is limited. I encourage you to return the Letter of Intent for Attendance to Wood Badge S5-415-14 as soon as possible to reserve your spot. I sincerely hope that you can participate. I am confident that you will enjoy Wood Badge and benefit from the sessions immensely. The Wood Badge experience will enable you to make an even greater contribution as you help to deliver the promise of Scouting. Should you need more information, I would be glad to talk with you. Please feel free to contact me via my email address: thehardestys@carolina.rr.com. Dan Hardesty Wood Badge Course Director
Carolina Panther Greg Olsen’s Act of Kindness to Scouts
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Summer 2014 Calendar of Events July June 29-July 5 2 6-9 6-12 9 10-13 13-19 13-16 14 16 17-20 20-26 22 25-27 28
Summer Camp Week 2 OA Executive Board Mtg Webelos Adventure Camp Week 1 Summer Camp Week 3 OA Conclave Planning Mtg Webelos Adventure Camp Week 2 Summer Camp Week 4 Webelos Adventure Camp Week 3 Council Commissioner Mtg Council Training Cmte Mtg Council Membership Cmte Mtg Council Program Cmte Mtg Webelos Adventure Camp Week 4 Summer Camp Week 5 Council Advancement Cmte Mtg Wood Badge Council Executive Board Mtg
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OA Executive Board Mtg Council Commissioner Mtg OA Conclave Planning Mtg Wood Badge Council Training Cmte Mtg Council Program Cmte Mtg OA Ordeal Council Executive Cmte Mtg District Operations Meeting Council Advancement Cmte Mtg Roundup {Pack} Recruit Night
September 1 Labor Day, Office & Scout Shop Closed 3 OA Executive Board Mtg 5-8 Powderhorn Training 8 Council Commissioner Mtg 8-18 Roundup {Pack} School Nights 10 Train the Trainer OA Conclave Planning Mtg 17 Council Training Cmte Mtg Council Program Cmte Mtg 22 Council Executive Board Mtg 23 Council Advancement Cmte Mtg 27 Scouter Success Seminar