Adventures in Scouting - February-March 2017

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Back On The Track.......................... page 9 The Scouting 500 returns to Kansas Speedway August 25-27.

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2016 CLARK HUNT

EAGLE SCOUT CLASS RECEPTION

Kansas City Scouting Tradition Moves to One Arrowhead Drive Page 6

Volume 22—Number 1

FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE

What’s The Story About Advancement?

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his probably comes as no surprise to you, but a Scout’s advancement record is one of the best indicators we have as to whether he will stay in Scouting or not.

I remember clearly when I was a young Boy Scout, my Scoutmaster speaking to me in a quiet measured voice…Well actually it was more like yelling, “If you don’t work on your advancement you won’t get promoted!” While I certainly was not the youngest or fastest Scout in my troop to reach the rank of Eagle Scout, I did achieve this milestone in my life.

But back to the topic of advancement. What percent of Cub Scouts should advance in rank each year?

You might say it should be 100%. While that would be outstanding, the actual goal for the council is 71% of Cub Scouts advancing annually. Last year the council ended with a Cub Scout advancement rate of only 62%. That means more than onethird of our registered Cub Scouts did not advance to the next rank.

The question about Boy Scout advancement might be a little tougher since not all Scouts can advance a rank each year due

PRESIDENT Zack Shafran COUNCIL COMMISSIONER Robert Kline SCOUT EXECUTIVE Kendrick J.E. Miller

to service and tenure requirements. Again, our goal in the Heart of America Council is for 53% of all Boy Scouts to advance in rank yearly and we ended the year with a Boy Scout advancement rate of 48%.

We know that some of the issues with the council’s advancement record lies in the reporting. Unfortunately, some of our packs and troops do not see the importance of recording this information in the online BSA Advancement program or turning in an advancement form at the Council Service Center.

Don’t let your Scouts miss out on the many new things they will learn working on their next rank advancement. And certainly don’t let them know that they are actually learning something while having fun! At the end of the day, our job is to help our Scouts “get promoted.” Make sure to record the advancement for your unit.

As always if you have any questions, ideas or concerns let me know.

Kenn Miller (816) 569-4980 Kendrick.Miller@Scouting.org

COUNCIL CALENDAR February 1

Council Day Camp Meeting

15 Council Advancement Committee Meeting

4

Trainer’s Edge

15 Council Training Committee Meeting

5

Scout Sunday

15

Council Activities Committee Meeting

6

Bear Camp Online Registration Opens

20

President’s Day—Council Service Center Closed

11

Scout Sabbath

22 Council Camping Committee Meeting

15

½ Boy Scout Camp Payments Due

25 MOS Brave Round-Up

March 1

Council Day Camp Meeting

9 Bartle Leader Orientation—West

2

Patron Luncheon

15

3

Council STEM Committee Meeting

15 Council Cope/Climbing Staff Meeting

4

College of Commissioner Service

15

4

Venturing Banquet

18 Truman Library Merit Badge Forum

5

2016 Eagle Scout Class Reception

7

Bartle Leader Orientation—East

25

8

Bartle Leader Orientation—North

28 Council Commissioner Meeting

Council PR Committee Meeting

Council Risk Management Committee Meeting

24-25 Den Leader Outdoor Training Naish Adventure Weekend

April 7-9

Wood Badge Training

19 Boy Scout Camp Final Payment Due

7-9

OA Section Conclave

22 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation

8

Naish Adventure Weekend

9

Bartle Skilled Trades Day

11 Webelos Camp Leader Orientation

21-23 Wood Badge Training 26 29-30

Council Coordinated Meeting Webelos STEM Weekend

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING

12 Council Day Camp Meeting

29

Naish Adventure Weekend

Published February/March, April/May, June/July, August/ September, October/November, December/January by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. This issue and past archived issues can be found on the Heart of America Council website, www.hoac-bsa.org.

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Scout Day at the K

VICE PRESIDENTS Rob Baker Tom Barnett William Easley Aaron Guest Cliff Illig Rick McWhirt Jeanette Prenger Gregg Riess Bruce Snyder Charlie Tetrick

14 Good Friday—Council Service Center Closed

TREASURER Gregg Givens ASSISTANT TREASURER Henry Bond LEGAL COUNSEL John Petersen EDITOR Matt Armstrong GRAPHIC DESIGN Tammy Bosley

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COUNCIL NEWS

Cub Scout Program Modified to Give Den Leaders More Flexibility The BSA recently announced modifications to the Cub Scout program that make it more flexible for busy parents, den leaders and Cubmasters. They gathered feedback from den leaders who had delivered the new Cub Scouting program for a year. What they learned was that some den leaders had difficulty fitting all of the adventures required for advancement into a single program year. This resulted in boys not advancing. After a thoughtful and deliberate review, the BSA has released some modifications to address this concern.

Modifications include making more of the adventure requirements optional, giving dens more flexibility to match their unique needs. Changes also include the number of requirements that must be completed, reducing the mandate to a number achievable within the limited time available to many dens.

Ultimately, the changes will increase den-level customization. Units that can handle more content, perhaps because they meet more often or for longer periods, can—and should!—keep the optional requirements part of their program. On the other hand, those that have struggled to finish the requirements will welcome these changes as a way to meet their needs.

With the modifications, dens should be able to complete one adventure in approximately two den meetings. The transition should be seamless, with leaders able to use revised requirements as the den begins any new adventure.

The good news is, you won’t need to buy any new materials. The new requirements will be posted in a free addendum available at http://scouting. org/programupdates. This will supplement all handbooks in circulation and for sale online and in Scout shops.

Dig in and Make a Difference

Dig Day 2017 Dig in…get dirty…and make a difference! On Saturday, May 13, council Scouts and Kansas City Parks and Recreation staff will team up once again for Dig Day—a day dedicated to making Kansas City beautiful. Last year, more than 500 Scouts planted 18,000 flowers in 106 beds across the city on Mother’s Day weekend. We’re asking for your help again to make 2017 even bigger. Mark your calendars now and plan to participate. Online reservations will begin March 1 at www.hoac-bsa.org.

4,994 New Cubs Join Scouting 2016 School Night for Scouting Results Another recruitment season is in the books and we are ecstatic to report that nearly 5,000 new Cub Scouts were recruited during our fall School Night for Scouting campaign.

To put that into perspective, that’s an increase of nearly 15% compared to the previous year. Please join us in welcoming the thousands of new families to the adventure of Scouting and thank you to our leaders and volunteers for an amazing year!

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COUNCIL NEWS

SCOUTING IN

KANSAS CITY 2016 Year in Review

29,830 14,255 898

160,986 15,597

RANK ADVANCEMENTS

18,148

were introduced to Scouting programs in Kansas City’s urban and rural neighborhoods

OF KANSAS CITY YOUTH

are served by Scouting, making the Heart of America Council one of the largest youth serving agencies in our area

Council

Golden Eagle

Big Muddy

Gold Council 2,000 pts.

Gold District 1,750 pts.

Silver District 1,500 pts.

Northern Lights

Blue Elk

Iron Horse

Gold District 1,925 pts.

Gold District 1,725 pts.

Silver District 1,400 pts.

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

Mormon Trail

Gold District 1,900 pts.

Gold District 1,675 pts.

Silver District 1,375 pts.

Lone Bear

Exploring

High Trail

Gold District 1,825 pts.

Gold District 1,650 pts.

Silver District 1,375 pts.

Pelathe

Frontier

Kaw

Gold District 1,825 pts.

Gold District 1,650 pts.

Bronze District 1,025 pts.

Shawnee Trails

Pioneer Trails

Twin Rivers

Gold District 1,800 pts.

Gold District 1,650 pts.

Bronze District 1,025 pts.

91,195

PROVIDED IN CAMPING ASSISTANCE

MERIT BADGES EARNED

SCOUTS CAMPING

ensure quality Scouting programs are delivered throughout our council

SCOUTREACH YOUTH

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Journey to Excellence is the BSA’s performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of units, districts, and our council. It is meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. We are pleased to report that the Heart of America Council set the gold standard once again this year and all of our districts achieved either gold, silver or bronze status.

ADULT VOLUNTEERS

distinguished themselves as Scouting’s elite after reaching the pinnacle of the Boy Scout program

32,119

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

across 19 counties in eastern Kansas and western Missouri

EAGLE SCOUTS

3,903 22%

YOUTH SERVED

2016 Journey to Excellence Results

4,464

ARROWMEN IN TAMEGONIT LODGE

80,271 MIC-O-SAY TRIBESMEN

2016 JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE GOLD COUNCIL

HOAC-BSA.ORG | 816.942.9333

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COUNCIL NEWS

CHANGING OF THE GUARD The start of a new year also ushered in a change in our council’s top volunteer leadership. At our 2017 Annual Business Meeting in January, we welcomed a number of new officers as well as a new Council President and Council Commissioner. A very special thank you to our outgoing Council President, Scott Boswell, and Council Commissioner, Keith Sickendick, for your unmatched service to Scouting in the Heart of America Council.

Shafran Named New Council President The Heart of America Council is honored to announce the selection of Zack Shafran as the 2017 Council President. Zack is a Senior Vice President of Waddell & Reed Investment Management Company and Ivy Investment Management Company.

Zack graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City with a Bachelors in Business Administration. He also earned an MBA from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

Zack is an Eagle Scout, a Silver Beaver Award recipient, and a member of the 2016 Ewing M. Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scout Class - an honor presented for notable contributions to the Kansas City community.

We are looking forward to an exciting and successful year of Scouting under Zack’s leadership in 2017.

Outgoing Council President, Scott Boswell, symbolically passes the gavel to new Council President, Zack Shafran.

Newly appointed Council Commissioner, Robert Kline, is congratulated by outgoing Council Commissioner, Keith Sickendick.

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COUNCIL NEWS

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2016 Clark Hunt

EAGLE SCOUT Class Reception

Sunday, March 5 University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Eagle Scouts distinguished themselves as Scouting’s elite in 2016 after reaching the pinnacle of the Boy Scout program. Now it’s time to honor those Scouts for their tremendous accomplishment. All 2016 Eagle Scouts and their families are encouraged to attend the Clark Hunt Eagle Scout Class Reception on Sunday, March 5 at the University of Kansas Hospital Traini ng Complex at One Arrowhead Drive. All members of the 2016 Eagle Scout class in attendance will receive our Chiefs-inspired “Challenge Coin” and will be included in the official class photo. There is no cost to attend, but all attendees must pre-register at www.hoac-bsa.org. We expect more than

1,500 attendees and space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

ABOUT OUR HONOREE Clark Hunt is Chairman and CEO of the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs and FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. Over the last decade, Hunt has built his family’s franchises into consistent winners, and he is a leading voice among his fellow owners in the NFL and MLS. The Dallas, Texas native graduated first in his class at Southern Methodist University in 1987, where he was a four-year letterman and captain of the Mustangs nationally-ranked soccer team. He and his wife Tavia have three children—Gracie, Knobel and Ava.

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COUNCIL NEWS

SCOUTS DELIVER $52,000 in Popcorn to Kansas City Soldiers Giving back is a staple of the Scouting program and after a phenomenal popcorn sale in 2016, Heart of America Council Scouts showed their support by paying it forward to local military families. A key component of the annual popcorn sale involves the collection of donations and popcorn for soldiers.

On December 6 in Lee’s Summit, MO, council Scouts distributed more than 600 cases or $52,000 worth of popcorn and hand-written thank you notes to service men and women from the 89th Sustainment Brigade.

In 2016, council Scouts sold a staggering $2.3 million worth of popcorn.

The annual sale is Scouting’s largest local fundraiser and helps Scouting units raise funds for everything from summer camp to awards.

SCOUT DAY RETURNS TO THE K Sunday, April 30 | Kauffman Stadium

BIG WINNER DINNER Honors Top Popcorn Sellers We rolled out the red carpet for more than 200 Scouts and their families in downtown Kansas City on January 21 for our first ever Big Winner Dinner. Smiles and prizes filled the room as our top popcorn sellers walked away with more than $10,000 in prizes! In order to qualify for one of our “Golden Tickets,” Scouts had to sell at least $1,500 in popcorn during the 2016 sale.

Join more than 12,000 Scouts at Scout Day at the K on Sunday, April 30 as your Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins in a Central Division showdown.

More than just admission to the game, your Scout Day at the K ticket also includes Scout exclusive pre-game experiences throughout the stadium.

THE OUTFIELD EXPERIENCE 9:30 am – 11:30 am

TICKETS ONLY $14

Limited tickets still available

Located in the outfield concourse area, the Outfield Experience includes activities like Sluggerrr’s Mini Golf, Base Run, Batting Cage, Pitching Mound, Little K, Hall of Fame and much more! All Scout Day at the K ticket holders will have FREE access to select Outfield Experience activities from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.

GET TICKETS AT WWW.HOAC-BSA.ORG 7

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FINANCE NEWS

In Memory of:

Council Crowns New Top Popcorn Salesman

DM Alexander

“Time and effort!” That’s what it took for Austin Terryberry to land the coveted council top seller spot in 2016.

Austin sold an amazing $7,542 in popcorn this year.

An eight-year-old Bear Scout from Pack 4124 in Raytown, MO, Austin scoured neighborhoods Monday through Friday making personal asks and spending his weekends at Show N’ Sells. We are honored to name Austin the 2016 top seller because of his hard work and determination.

2016 Top 10 Council Popcorn Sellers Austin Terryberry Spirit Trail Pack 4124 Aiden Heenan High Trail Troop 1516 Aidan Long Spirit Trail Troop 1717 Logan Balentine Spirit Trail Pack 4124 Jacob Riggs Iron Horse Troop 88 Nicholas Kost Shawnee Trails Troop 256 James Phillips Pioneer Trails Pack 4016 Tristan Wentling Pelathe Pack 3071 Levi Morton Spirit Trail Pack 4124 Jacob Cox Soaring Eagle Pack 3472 2016 Top 10 Popcorn Selling Units Spirit Trail Pack 4124 Golden Eagle Pack 4374 Twin Rivers Pack 3101 Iron Horse Pack 3210 Pioneer Trails Pack 4016 Northern Lights Pack 4248 Shawnee Trails Pack 3181 Shawnee Trails Pack 3291 Soaring Eagle Pack 3131 Kaw Pack 3149

Marsha Alexander Julie Caldwell Wanda Eubanks Osborn Family Thomas & Carol Peoples

William Arnold

Dean & Peggy Smith Milton Smith

$37,772 $30,548 $29,939 $28,947 $28,557 $25,548 $24,227 $23,696 $22,411 $21,736

James “Monty” Raine III

Lori Ragsdell Julia Saunders

Allied Health & Virtual Hospital Divisions-Penn Valley Community College

Timothy Crews

Carol & Gary Bloomer

Robert E “Bob” Burt

Olga Crews Larry & Tina Crews & Natalee Lionel & Lori Crews Amelia, Emma & William Omar & Sarah Crews & Lilly Orville & Virginia Crews

Gary Edward Collins, II

Heart of America Council Staff

Donald Dekat

$7,542 $7,500 $6,175 $6,086 $6,000 $5,670 $4,573 $4,425 $4,190 $4,100

Robertson-Williams Transport Wanda Robertson Dana Schickedanz Alan & Mardi Smith Phillip Smith Lucille Simmons Jeanette & Alfred Thompson Alice Weese Paula Yates

Ronald & Sharon Adams Bob & Patricia Burns Robert & Sandra Deschepper Robert M Finn Mary Goebel Dennis Heinitz Mr. & Mrs. Eric Larson Mick & jan Owens EJ & BA Putthoff John Thornton

Marion Leroy “Roy” Gillespie Robert White

Carl Koon

Virgel Adams Charles & Janet Berglund John & Paula Berglund Lois Debey Frazier Oil & LP Gas Co Inc Linda Frazier Brent & Jill Fuson Max & Beverly Hawkins Raymond Hoffman Carol Howell Mary Pat & Gordon Jenkins Steve Koon Eathel McNabb Mike & Cindi Morris Vicki Raine

Henry Watz Raine & Marino, PLLC Hocker Grove Middle School Faculty Manz Swanson Hall Fogarty & Gellis PC Marvin & Nancy Sands UMB Employees Bradley Boeshaar Josh Heinrich Edward Hockenberg Leo Nunnink Monty Spradling

David Roberts

Builders Sunday School Class Joe Allen Lori & Cindy Davis Dean & Betty Dunham Brian Coleman Ryan Meador Nancy Mose Dale Mueller Mary & David Schulte Kerry & Joann Stanley Wayne & Marguerite Waddell Stephen & Patsy Wylie The Leo Gilbert Wetherill Foundation

Roger Taylor

Terry Oyler Mike Robinson

James Terry

Robert & Patricia Canfield

Gene Tuley

Mitch Ashlock Karen Caligiuri Carol & Gary Bloomer Larry Downey Sue & Andy Dubill Tim Elliott Mary Gotobed Mary Guth Erna Jean & Kathy Hinkle Lois Hochstatter Nancy Elliott Letcher Angeline & Bob Marshall Dr W L Matthew Mike & Sharon Motta Marilyn Murphy Sharon Musananey John & Anna Owens Family Patrick & Susan Starr Pat Termini Ronald &Jjudy Tincher Nadeen Tuley Jack Vetter Richard & Ann Volin Christine Elliott Wildy Jim, Pam & Tyler Willard Liz Wyer Rosalie Youngblood

Robert Woodbury Dr John H Cowan

In Honor of: Mark Brayer Zack Shafran

Lisa Sowell

Zack Shafran

Larry Mallin

David & Barbara Finn Sharon Hall

To remember a loved one or honor a friend, mail your check to Memorials & Tributes, Heart of America Council, Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 414177, Kansas City, MO 64141-4177. For more information, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965.

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SCOUTING 500

SCOUTING 500 August 25–27, 2017 | Kansas Speedway Get ready to leave normal in the dust because we’re back on the track in 2017! The Scouting 500 returns to Kansas Speedway August 25–27. Experience the best of Kansas City Scouting and go full throttle with more than 130 activities over 3 days of highoctane excitement at this one of a kind weekend camping festival.

From zip lines to go karts to patch trading…We’re taking over the entire Speedway for 1 epic event!

The Scouting 500 is open to all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Varsity Scouts, Explorers, leaders, friends and family members. Stay the weekend or just visit for the day for only $37.50. You heard right…you can stay the entire weekend for only $37.50!!! Cost includes 2 nights camping, access to all activity Pit-Stops, 3 Saturday meals, commemorative water bottle and event patch.

FEATURED ACTIVITIES: ▶ Go Karts ▶ Robotics ▶ S hooting Sports ▶ Live Music ▶ Zip Lines ▶ Science Lab

▶ Patch Trading ▶ Midway Mile ▶ Meltdown ▶ Sports Clinics ▶ Drones ▶M ilitary Demos ▶A ND MUCH MORE!

SCOUTING 500 FAST FACTS 1. All Cub Scouts Encouraged to Attend The Scouting 500 is open to everyone, including Cub Scouts. In fact, we’ll have a special activity Pit Stop dedicated to just Cub Scouts.

2. Bring the Entire Family Sure, the Scouting 500 is for Scouts, but it’s also an event for the entire family. Siblings, parents and even friends are encouraged to attend.

3. There’s 130+ Activities Think you know the Scouting 500? Think again! We’re pulling out all the stops in 2017 with more than 130 different activities. There’s so many things to do there’s no way to see everything in one day!

4. Explore for 3 Days for 1 Low Price Take advantage of all there is to experience and stay all 3 days for only $37.50 per person. Camping is encouraged Friday and Saturday for all Scouts, including Cub Scouts and friends and family.

5. A Can’t Miss Main Event Monster Trucks meet NASCAR. Our Saturday night finale will have Scouts talking after a fast paced, car‑crushing extravaganza.

Register by June 1 and receive a FREE Scouting 500 Sling-Bag

TEXT 500 to 51555 or visit Scouting500.org to register SPONSORED BY

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H. ROE BARTLE CUB SCOUT SCOUT CAMPING RESERVATION

NEW IN 2017

Summer Awaits

Eagle Adventure Camp

H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation Recognized as one of the best Boy Scout Camps in the country, the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation is the ultimate summer camp destination stretching across 3 camps and 4,200 acres. Experience the only 10-day Boy Scout camp in the country in the Ozark Hills on Truman Lake in Osceola, Missouri. Discover more than 40 different merit badges and a host of aquatics, climbing, shooting sports and outpost programs. The Bartle Scout Reservation is also the home of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, a nationally renowned program that keeps older Scouts coming back to summer camp.

FEATURED ACTIVITIES:

Take flight at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation’s newest camp.

Eagle Adventure Camp is geared towards senior Scouts who are close to earning their Eagle Scout rank. Camp curriculum will focus on Eagle required merit badges and a handful of unique merit badges that are tough to earn anywhere else. Eagle Adventure Camp will be held July 27 – August 2. This is a provisional camp, meaning Scouts will sign up individually and not with their home unit. The cost is $250 for the week. Learn more at www.hoac-bsa.org/bartle.

▶ Water Skiing ▶ Action Archery

Limited Sessions Still Available

▶ BMX Bike Course ▶ Top Shot Powderball ▶ Ice Climbing

Learn more at WWW.HOAC-BSA.ORG/BARTLE

▶ Tribe of Mic-O-Say

2017 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6

June 5–14, 2017 June 15–24, 2017 June 25–July 4, 2017 July 7–16, 2017 July 17–26, 2017 July 27–August 5, 2017

Explore Summer Like Never Before For more than 100 years, camping has been at the forefront of the Scouting program. It’s an invaluable part of what we do. And whether it’s roasting marshmallows over a campfire or facing your fears from the top of the climbing tower, the fun and adventure of summer camp stays with us for a lifetime.

Make plans now to make this summer unforgettable. Our 2017 Summer Camp Adventure Guide is your ultimate source for everything camping in the Heart of America Council.

Inside you'll find camping opportunities from Day Camp to High Adventure and everything in between.

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STEM CAMPING

STEM Summer Escape from the ordinary and explore summer in a whole new way at a Heart of America Council STEM Camp. These interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) themed camps are a high-tech way to enhance the outdoor experience. Scouts will participate in hands-on workshops covering everything from robotics to rocketry in addition to a few traditional camp favorites. There’s a STEM Camp for every Scout so sign-up today!

WEBELOS STEM CAMP April 29-30 | Bartle Scout Reservation Cost: $30 | Open to all Webelos Scouts

BEAR STEM CAMP June 23-24 & July 7-8 | Naish Scout Reservation Cost: $75 | Open to all Bear Scouts

BOY SCOUT/VENTURING STEM CAMP June 13-18 | Naish Scout Reservation Cost: $250 | Open to all Boy Scouts & Venturers

REGISTER NOW AT STEMCamping.org

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THEODORE NAISH SCOUT RESERVATION

Spend Your Summer at Naish A top Midwestern summer camp destination year after year, the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation encompasses 900 acres of Scouting paradise in the rolling hills high above the Kaw River Valley. The Camp Naish Boy Scout summer program includes a 6-day adventure with a robust merit badge curriculum that includes 42 merit badges ranging in subjects from Movie Making to Welding.

In addition to offering Order of the Arrow unit elections, Call-Outs, and Inductions, Camp Naish features extensive camp programs from sunup to past sundown.

Limited Sessions Still Available

Learn more at WWW.HOAC-BSA.ORG/NAISH

2017 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS

FEATURED ACTIVITIES: ▶ Rock Face Challenge

▶ Golf

▶ ATV Outpost

▶ SCUBA

▶ Canoeing & Kayaking

▶ Order of the Arrow

Session 1 June 4-10, 2017 Session 2 June 12-17, 2017 LDS 11-year-old Session June 23-24, 2017

Camp Staff College Scholarship Program Happy Trails Scott Please join us in wishing our own Scott Weaver the best in retirement. Scott has provided invaluable service to the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation and his leadership has provided thousands of Scouts a superior camping experience. Thank you Scott for all that you have done and what you will continue to do for Scouting in the Heart of America Council.

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he Heart of America Council’s Camp Staff Scholarship program is back in 2017. The program is instrumental in retaining older, more experienced camp staff to continue to deliver a higher level of summer programs to the youth of our council at both the H. Roe Bartle and Theodore Naish Scout Reservations.

Camp staff scholarships allow staff to continue to return to camp year after year instead of getting a traditional summer job to help cover the costs of a college education. The annual program raises funds that are distributed at the end of the summer camping season to staff. Over the past 5 years, the council has increased the amount of annual scholarships from $64,000 to more than $150,000 just last year. To make a contribution to the Camp Staff Scholarship program, visit www.hoac-bsa.org and click DONATE NOW.

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ORDER OF THE ARROW

everyone who has done their job as an Arrowman. That duty is to fulfill our purpose as an integral part of the BSA through positive youth leadership. Please continue the tradition and remember to “Build Upon the Fire.”

Lodge Hosts Annual Winter Banquet

Don’t forget to plan your Unit Elections for 2017

On January 7, 305 Arrowmen gathered at the DoubleTree Hotel for Tamegonit Lodge’s Winter Banquet. The annual event recognizes newly inducted Vigil Honor members and Founders Award recipients. In addition to award presentations, the Winter Banquet is also a time for friendship and fellowship and to set the vision for the Lodge for the coming year. In 2017, all Arrowmen are asked to “Build Upon the Fire” and become more involved with the Lodge in an effort to serve more Scouts across the council.

A successful unit election is the first step to attaining membership in the Order of the Arrow. Learn how to schedule an election at www.hoac-bsa.org/orderof-the-arrow.

On behalf of the Tamegonit Lodge Executive Committee, we thank

More than 300 Arrowmen gather at the DoubleTree Hotel for the 2017 Tamegonit Lodge Winter Banquet

Tamegonit Lodge Chief, Senn Boswell, encourages Arrowmen to “Build Upon the Fire” in 2017.

Save the Date | Tamegonit Lodge Events Section Conclave

April 7–9

Spring Induction #1

May 5–7

Spring Induction #2

May 19–21

Fall Induction (Bartle)

August 11–13

Fall Induction (Naish)

September 8–10

Fall Fellowship

September 22–24

Vigil Banquet

October 7

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ADVENTURE WEEKENDS

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CUB SCOUT CAMPING

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Take Scouting to the next level this summer at CubCraft—our game inspired Day Camp adventure. Explore a new world of fun at one of 14 camps conveniently located throughout eastern Kansas and western Missouri.

CubCraft Day Camps run 4–5 days from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and are open to all Cub Scouts in the 1st – 5th grade, including Kindergarten graduates.

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WHO CAN ATTEND: Cub Scouts 1st – 5th Grade (includes Kindergarten graduates)

Bear Camp WHO CAN ATTEND: Bear Scouts (3rd Grade)

WHO CAN ATTEND: Webelos Scouts (4th & 5th Grade)

WHERE: Camp Naish—Cub World

WHERE: Camp Naish

Nestled in the hills of Bonner Springs, Bear Camp provides Cub Scouts their first chance to camp at a real Boy Scout Reservation. Bear Camp is for Cub Scouts in the 3rd grade and includes opportunities to complete Bear required and elective adventures.

This 2-day, 1-night Scout-and-Buddy (parent or guardian) adventure is a can’t miss experience at one of the highest rated summer camps in the country.

Welcome to Webelos Camp…an outdoor adventure that will put your new Webelos and Arrow of Light-bound Scouts on track for success. Scouts will spend 3-days and 2-nights in Boy Scout campsites and will get a true taste of what Scout camping is all about. Scouts will also have the opportunity to start several Webelos and Arrow of Light required and elective adventures.

Open to Webelos Scouts in the 4th – 5th grades, fun and friendship is waiting at Camp Naish.

FEATURED ACTIVITIES:

FEATURED ACTIVITIES: ▶ Archery ▶ Science ▶ Sports ▶ Slingshots ▶ Arts & Crafts ▶ Obstacle Course

COST: $65 per Scout Includes t-shirt, patch and all program materials

Register at

hoac-bsa.org/cub-scout-day-camp

Webelos Camp

▶ Build a Toolbox ▶ Archery ▶ Pirate Ship Water Park ▶ Western Stockade and Tipi Village ▶ Climbing ▶ BB-guns

COST: $75 per Scout Includes all meals, t-shirt, patch and program supplies

Register at

hoac-bsa.org/cub-scout-bear-camp

FEATURED ACTIVITIES: ▶ Rocketry ▶ Climbing and Rappelling ▶ Into the Wild

▶ Archery ▶ First Responder ▶ Aquatics

COST: $155 per Scout Includes all meals, patch and program supplies

Register at

hoac-bsa.org/webelos-camp

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ADVANCEMENT & TRAINING

COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER SERVICE Saturday, March 4, 2017 Meet Charles Dahlquist, New National Commissioner.

All commissioners, regardless of training and position, are encouraged to attend the 2017 College of Commissioner Service on March 4 at Cerner Riverport Campus. The curriculum reflects the belief that commissioners who are current in training and are familiar with new methods are better prepared to provide effective unit service. To learn more or to register, go to www.ccs2017.kintera.org.

Why Wood Badge?

By: Alex Taylor | Wood Badge Participant My father and I attended the fall Wood Badge course at Camp Naish last year. It was motivational and not only a personal accomplishment, but I also got to spend two memorable weekends with my dad, my Scoutmaster, and my friends.

During the Wood Badge course we learned multiple leadership skills such as team-building, different leadership styles and problem solving. This was a great experience for me and my dad to go through together. As Robert Baden-Powell once said, “The Scoutmaster teaches boys to play the game by doing so himself.” I believe this is very much a part of what Wood Badge is all about.

Be a part of our spring Wood Badge course April 7–9 and April 21–23 or our fall course September 15–17 and September 29–October 1 both at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation.

Online reservations are now being accepted at www.hoac-bsa.org/wood-badge.

The James E. West Fellowship Award is a national recognition for individuals who contribute $1,000 or more to their local council endowment trust fund.

The Dog Soldier recognition is reserved for Tribesmen who contribute $1,000 or more towards the Mic-O-Say trust fund.

2016 James E. West Fellows

2016 Dog Soldiers

Kevin B. Templin

Brad Eichstadt

Kevin B. Templin

Jason Waltonen

Daniel Hughes

Jason Waltonen

Daniel Hughes

Debra Wilkinson

Brian Bigley

Debra Wilkinson

Brian Bigley

Steve Lancaster

Terrance Gallagher

Sheila Lancaster

Terrance Gallagher

Sheila Lancaster

Paul R. Mosiman

Emil A. Oprisu

Paul R. Mosiman

William Singleton

Leroy Smith

William Singleton

Leroy Smith

Michael S. Weaver

Jack E. Scogin

Michael S. Weaver

Jack E. Scogin

Devin White

Randall J. Warner

Devin White

Randall J. Warner

Scott Smith

Donald L. Soetaert

John Erickson

Donald L. Soetaert

John Erickson

Morgon Ray Atkinson

Rex Hayes

Denver E. Harris Jr

Rex Hayes

Denver E. Harris Jr

Steven Main

Johnnie Ortiz

Steven Main

Johnnie Ortiz

David A Gumucio

Steve Hannah

David A Gumucio

Steve Hannah

Guy Jacobs

John Boyce

Guy Jacobs

John Boyce

Scott Wohlford

Matthew Rasins

Scott Wohlford

Matthew Rasins

Andrew Wendel

Lawson Rener

Andrew Wendel

Lawson Rener

John Cowan

Kimberly Eichstadt

John Cowan

Kimberly Eichstadt

Dak R. Burnett

Brad Eichstadt

For more information or to learn how to contribute, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965.

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February/March 2017

HIGH ADVENTURE

LIVE SCOUTING’S ADVENTURE

2017 National Jamboree

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couting’s largest event is rapidly approaching. In late July, Heart of America Boy Scouts and Venturers will join more than 30,000 of their closest friends at the BSA’s 2017 National Jamboree. The Jamboree will be held at The Summit…Scouting’s newest high adventure base in West Virginia. Our council is sponsoring three troops and two crews for this event. Less than 25 spots remain for this once-in-a-lifetime trip.

This year’s Jamboree contingent will depart from Kansas City the evening of July 11. Led by contingent Scoutmasters David Ayers, Dave Powell, and Brian Osgood, Scouts will first visit the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This extraordinary space exploration museum has on display a complete Saturn 5 rocket and crew module, the type of rocket used to send our astronauts to the moon in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Contingent participants will also spend a day whitewater rafting and a few of days in Washington DC where they will tour the Capitol, the Smithsonian Museum, Arlington Cemetery and more.

Scheduled to arrive at The Summit on July 19, Scouts will spend ten days experiencing activities including a merit badge midway, high adventure challenges like zip lines and rock climbing, stage shows, patch trading, and much more.

Reservations are still being accepted, but act fast! Unit leaders are encouraged to promote the Jamboree and help their Scouts register online at www.hoac-bsa.org/ National-Jamboree.

High Adventure Open House April 19 | Council Service Center Is your troop or crew looking for ways to keep your older Scouts fully engaged in Scouting? Ready for a new outdoor challenge? Are your Scouts curious about High Adventure opportunities? Then attend our High Adventure Open House on Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00pm at the Heart of America Council Service Center.

This open house is designed to expand the High Adventure horizons for adult advisors, older Scouts, and Venturers. Experienced High Adventure leaders will present detailed information about each of the BSA National High Adventure bases—Philmont, Northern Tier, Florida Sea Base and The Summit. Information will also be provided about other high adventure opportunities like the National Jamboree.

For information on the Jamboree Troop in your area contact: North Troop—David Ayers (909) 844-0832 South Troop—Dave Powell (316) 708-9828 East Troop—Brian Osgood (816) 478-4768 Jamboree Chairman—Jeff Goertz (816) 781-8403

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February/March 2017

VENTURING

VENTURING Venturing Officers Association VOA President

Bonnie Miller

VOA Advisors

Jim & Ann Salisbury

Senior District Executive

Elisa Corry

bonbon7197@gmail.com (816) 868-0805 jsalisbury0110@gmail.com asalisbury1116@yahoo.com (816) 569-4966 Elisa.Corry@scouting.org

Explore Something New: Start A Crew!

Have you ever wanted to start up a new hobby, but you don’t want to do it alone? Venturing is a great way for youth to get together and try something new together! Our council features Venturing Crews who focus on a variety of topics from hiking to shooting sports to horseback riding, and more! The best part of Venturing is that YOU get to choose your adventure.

During this time of year, many organizations and groups start thinking about starting a Venturing program. Here are a few tips to make sure your crew gets started on the right foot.

1. Choose a Focus: Whether you’re initially alone in your interest or you have a whole group of friends ready to join you, you need to choose a general focus for your crew. Don’t worry, you can change your focus along the way, but start with something new and exciting like photography, mountain biking, or robotics.

2. Contact the Council: You can do this at any point in your process, but your District Executive will have ideas, resources, and connections to help get you going.

3. Meet Your Minimums: Every crew needs at least 5 primary youth members and 4 adult members. Youth members are the easy part. Just ask your friends! Or, hold an Open House to tell other teens what your activities will be for the year.

Hopefully your adult members have some background in your area of focus.

But, if they don’t, you can always learn together or ask an expert! Parents, teachers, college students, and church youth group leaders all make great adult members.

4. Find a Chartered Organization: If you have a very specific focus, like archery, you may be able to find a chartered organization who also shares your interest, like an archery range. If your area of focus does not require such specialized equipment or facilities, consider asking your PTA/PTO, church, or community center.

5. Lead the Adventure: Once your paperwork, training, and planning are complete, you’re ready to start your adventure! Be sure to create a regular schedule and continually invite others to join you.

Keep It Going: Annual Program Planning Venturing is a very flexible, customizable Scouting program, which has its pros and cons. One benefit is that you as the Venturers get to choose where your adventure will lead! But, that requires A LOT of planning. The best way to keep Venturers engaged and to recruit new members is to have a strong annual program plan and calendar.

Your Crew should be following a process similar to this one each year to ensure your program is planned, prepared, and awesome.

1. Before You Plan: Before your annual program plan, get together as crew officers and discuss the interest s of the members of the crew. You can utilize various forms provided by the BSA to do this such as the Program Capability Inventory and Activity Interest Survey.

2. Hold a Conference: The Crew Annual Program Planning Conference is exactly what it sounds like; a time for your crew to create its Annual Program Plan. This should be its own meeting and could even be an overnight experience. a. Your Crew President should lead the discussion, asking for ideas for the coming year’s activities, and writing them on a board or chart for all to see.

The goal is to identify a Super Activity that you will ultimately focus on throughout the year. b. Brainstorm ideas based on the Activity Interest Surveys. c. Evaluate the ideas and see if they match up with your Program Capability Inventory. Do you have the resources you need for this idea? d. Narrow down the ideas by voting. Keep in mind, some of the other ideas could be used as smaller activities as you plan for your Super Activity.

3. Create the Calendar: Once activities have been identified and selected, begin planning out your calendar. The officers will then approve the final calendar.

4. Assign Activity Chairs: Each larger event should have an activity chair, a Venturer who is in charge. This is a great leadership opportunity. The Super Activity is usually chaired by the Crew President or one of the officers.

5. Execute and Evaluate: Throughout the year, evaluate your past and upcoming activities. Make changes if necessary. Note activities that were particularly successful or unsuccessful and why. Keep these notes for the next Annual Program Planning Conference.

You can find more resources for starting a Venturing Crew and creating an Annual Program Plan at the new Venturing website, www.venturing.org.

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February/March 2017

EXPLORING

Cerner STEM Club at Heritage Middle School

Exploring Key Leadership District Chairman

Tim Johnson

Service Team Chairman

Lawson Rener

Exploring Executive

Chelsea Wales

TJohnson@valencehealth.com trailheadmembership@hotmail.com (816) 569-4950

Shawnee Mission Law Enforcement Learns SWAT

Chelsea.Wales@scouting.org

Cerner hosted their third meeting at Heritage Middle School in Liberty where STEM focused-students can learn about health-centered careers. This past week, a registered nurse from Cerner came to talk about vital signs and how to measure them. Students had a great time listening to heartbeats, using pulse oximeters to measure blood oxygen levels, and feeling their own pulse before and after exercise.

Overland Park Police Holiday Party The Police Explorers at Overland Park celebrated a fantastic first half of the year the only way Kansas City knows how…with barbeque! Explorers and Officer Advisors played games, did some team building exercises, and enjoyed dinner together in celebration of the holiday season.

Tactical gear, SWAT equipment, combat vehicles, and more! Shawnee Mission Law Enforcement’s most recent post meeting was hosted by Shawnee Police who have a specialized SWAT team among their officers. Explorers got to hear from a SWAT Sniper, try on equipment, tour Shawnee SWAT vehicles, and so much more! We’re expecting great things from the Shawnee Mission Explorers at this Year’s Law Enforcement Challenge.

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Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

February/March 2017

INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING

Each year, a child from Austria obtains the Peace Light from the grotto in Bethlehem where it has burned continuously for hundreds of years. The flame is carried in two blast proof miners lamps on an Austrian Airlines jet from Tel Aviv, Israel to Vienna, Austria. The light is then distributed to delegations of Scouts and others from across Europe who take it back, with a message of peace, to their home countries. Since 2004, Austrian Airlines has also flown the lamps containing the Peace Light from Bethlehem to New York City where Scouts in the US help the light spread across all of North America.

Peace Light returns to the Heart of America Council

Learn more about the Peace Light at www.peacelight.org.

The international Scouting tradition of sharing the Peace Light throughout the world continues and in early December, the Peace Light arrived at the Pelathe District roundtable in Lawrence where it was shared with representatives from troops in Overland Park and Junction City, Kansas. The Peace Light was also featured at two special events hosted at the Troop 55 Scout cabin in Lawrence where anyone could come to receive the light and share its message of peace.

Scouts earn Citizenship in the World Merit Badge at National World War I Museum

the 90-minute private tour of the museum by Scouter David Pendleton, who has volunteered as a guide at the museum for ten years.

The next Citizenship in the World Merit Badge workshop at the museum will be held on April 8. All the seats for this event are already filled, but Scouts can be added to the wait list by emailing David Pendleton at Henry.D.Pendleton.ctr@ mail.mil.

Twenty-one Scouts from fourteen different troops made their way to the National World War I Museum this past November to learn about history and earn their Citizenship in the World Merit Badge. The highlight of the day, according to the Scouts, was

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February/March 2017

So non-Scouters can sit on the Eagle board?

Yes. In fact, that can be a powerful way to introduce a soon-to-be Eagle Scout to the community.

Is anyone ineligible to sit in?

Yes. Parents and unit leaders.

What if a parent insists on sitting in?

The Boy Scout board of review, a guide to getting started

Having a parent there could change the dynamics of the room, so it’s strongly discouraged. The Scout may not feel free to answer the questions honestly. He may give the answer he thinks his parents want him to give. That said, if a parent insists that he or she sits in, this must be allowed.

Who schedules the board of review?

t certain critical points in a Boy Scout’s journey through the program, he’s asked to stop and think. He looks back on where he’s been and looks ahead to where he’s going. We call it the board of review.

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The Scoutmaster or the team coach. Once they have the Scoutmaster conference or unit leader conference, they are responsible for arranging the board of review at a time that works for board members and the Scout.

The board of review is a chance for adults to talk with the Scout about what he’s done, what he’s learned, how has it helped him in his advancement and how he’s enjoying the program.

Should a Scout be retested?

It’s an essential part of the Boy Scouting experience, and it’s required for every rank from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout—plus the Eagle palms.

Who sits on the board of review?

That depends on the board of review we’re talking about. For everything but Eagle—Tenderfoot through Life—and the Eagle palms, the board of review occurs at the unit level.

The unit selects three to six committee members who sit on the board of review, and they must be 21 or older. Typically, these are committee members.

For the Eagle Scout board of review, the council decides how it’s run. It could be held at the unit level with a district or council representative sitting in. Or it could be held at the district or council level. For the Eagle Scout board of review, there must be between three and six adults 21 or older. For this one, board of review members don’t have to be registered members of the Boy Scouts, but they should have an understanding of the candidate and the Eagle Scout Award.

Scouts should not be asked to do things like recite the Scout Law or tie a bowline. That’s not the point of the board of review.

Must a Scout wear his uniform?

No. There’s been a myth going around for many years that a Scout must be in Scout uniform, and that is not the case. They can be in Scout uniform if they have the complete uniform or as complete as possible. A board of review should not be denied because the Scout is not in uniform.

Where can I learn more?

Learn more—including details on videoconferencing, suggested discussion topics and the appeal process—in the Guide to Advancement at www.scouting.org/scoutsource/GuideToAdvancement/ BoardsofReview.aspx.

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is senior editor of Boys’ Life, Scouting and Eagles’ Call Magazines. Follow Bryan on Scouting at http://blog. scoutingmagazine.org.

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February/March 2017

SCOUTING HISTORY

The 1st Summer Camp at Naish

By Andy Dubill, Council Historian The summer of 1928 brought the first official season of summer camping at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. The 150 Scouts that attended camp that summer all arrived to camp on the “Kansas City, Kaw Valley and Western Railroad.”

Once the Scouts arrived, they were in for a long hike along a narrow, bumpy path that followed a stream cut gully straight up the bluffs to camp. Scouts who disembarked fresh from the train were tired and weary by the time they carried their gear up the long path to camp.

In 1928, the first camp buildings were erected—a small cook shack and dining pavilion next to the campgrounds. They were located about 100 feet northwest of the “Steel Building”—a structure that stood into the 1980’s. The camp’s first administrative area was located in a small clearing near the walkway to today’s Rotary Dining Hall. Three green wall tents were set up in a semi–circle in this area. The center tent was adorned with a small placard that read “Headquarters.” A first aid and staff tent flanked it.

The entire first year camp staff, the Camp Director and Camp Bugler, were housed in the staff tent. Reveille and retreat ceremonies were held in the area in front of the tents. A flagpole, cut from a pine tree, stood in front of these tents. There were four two-week sessions held that first summer.

gest difference was that the activities took place in the campsites under the watchful eye of troop Scoutmasters. Regular program areas with counselors and instructors, as we know them today, did not develop until many years later.

The water activities were also a big highlight of camp. Swimming, canoeing and other water games were held at the nearby Lake of the Forest. Campers swear that the one-mile walk down to the lake was about five-miles back. Boy Scouts continued to swim at the Lake of the Forest until the late forties when the first Camp Naish swimming pool was built.

Other activities that were popular at camp included archery and softball. A makeshift archery range was set up on a gentle sloping area not far from the dining shelter.

Scouts made their own bows and used them to earn the coveted archery merit badge. This was one of the toughest badges for Scouts back then to earn. The favorite camp event was the camp softball tournament. Softball games were scheduled daily on a small meadow where the swimming pool now stands. Bragging rights went along with the camp championship as troops challenged one another each session.

Another popular activity at camp was a “fence line” hike around camp or a hike to the “bathtubs”. The “bathtubs” were a chain of water basins along a small stream not far from the dining shelter. Another popular activity was a cookout on the rock outcrop known as “Cooking Flats”— today known as “Coronado Flats.”

The two campsites constructed earlier that year were able to hold all the attendees. The first two campsites were known as Camp Bridger and Camp Boone. This began the tradition of naming campsites after famous American pioneers. The first two campsites were located in the general area where the Rotary Dining Hall is located, not far from the present location of their counterparts. Campers slept in squad tents without floors.

These tents were known for the ease of which they blew down during the heavy summer rainstorms.

At sundown it was customary to hike down to “Fossil Point”—now “Inspiration Point” to watch the sun set over the Kaw Valley. In the evening, campers gathered at the council ring for a campfire program complete with songs, fellowship and lots of laughs.

The activities at the early camp sessions were similar to activities at camp today.

Nature, handicrafts and camping were the highlights of the program. The big-

If you have questions about Scouting history that would be good topics for future columns email Andy Dubill at adubill@aol.com.

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February/March 2017

HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS—OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2016 BLUE ELK

Troop 1042 Troop 1082 Troop 1082 Troop 1138 Troop 1161 Troop 1201 Troop 1206 Troop 1221 Troop 1223 Troop 1226 Troop 1226 Troop 1228 Troop 1229 Troop 1266 Troop 1310 Troop 1310 Troop 1332 Troop 1362 Troop 1492 Troop 1492 Troop 1603 Troop 1692 Troop 1738

Noah DeHardt Anthony Kilgore Jim Molt Cody Peeler Isaiah Pinter Cole Jones Mason Middleton Logan Simpson London Bales Brandon Allison Andrew Pulley Justin Stubblefield Andrew Fickle Joshua Martin Seth O'Brien Andrew Kloth Jessup Leakey Nathaniel Gamble Mikel Pratt Austin Porter Evan Heard Nathan Rawson Andrew Sexson

Jay DeHardt, SM Christopher Diaz Sr, SM Christopher Diaz Sr, SM Dennis Henks, SM David Dunn, SM Kevin Jenkins, SM William Rexford, SM James Waldman, SM Jason White, SM David Lyons Jr, SM David Lyons Jr, SM Patrick Liang, SM John Williamson, SM David Graham, SM Jon Trumble, SM Jon Trumble, SM Douglas Farmer, SM Anthony Schamel, SM William Hyatt, SM William Hyatt, SM Jason Waltonen, SM Brian Gilliland, SM Paul Villanueva, SM

Troop 1120 Troop 1120 Troop 1120 Troop 1415 Troop 1415 Troop 1611 Troop 1611 Troop 1713

Casey Hink Luke Norman Seth Twilligear James Tate Sean Morgan Houston Webb Ryder Brooks Dallas Walls

Douglas Watson, SM Douglas Watson, SM Douglas Watson, SM Michael Ryun, SM Michael Ryun, SM Richard Webb, SM Richard Webb, SM John Mitchell, SM

Troop 1125 Troop 1214 Troop 1247 Troop 1247 Troop 1247 Troop 1247 Troop 1260 Troop 1260 Troop 1288 Troop 1288 Troop 1302 Troop 1302 Troop 1309 Troop 1354 Troop 1354 Troop 1354 Troop 1357 Troop 1357 Troop 1357 Troop 1357 Troop 1357 Troop 1374 Troop 1374 Troop 1374 Troop 1374 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1376 Troop 1394 Troop 1397 Troop 1408 Troop 1412 Troop 1447 Troop 1447 Troop 1447 Troop 1460

Chance Rogers Keith Wlliamson III Henry Reinsch Nathan Nance Nickolas Humston Christian Leech James Barber Ryan Pappert Nikolas Ufferman Adam Nissley Adrian Wallace Merrick Schumaker Raymond Coleman Nathan Adams Bruce Menard Joseph Bell Joseph Becchina Austin Kleinmeyer Alex Finazzo Lukas Whistler Evan Bohlman Nathaniel Manning Ryan DeCamp Blake Newland Nicholas Hernandez Zachary Popejoy Quinn Hall Tanner Cook Clayton Bentch David Butler Zachary Krouse Andrew Cable Luke Jines Nathan Riley Aaron Stockmann Hayden Loughery Hunter Pilcher Nathan Underwood Trevor Mahin Patrick Flynn Brett Rowald Dillion Brenneman

BIG MUDDY

GOLDEN EAGLE Andrew Johnson, SM Gerard Coday, SM Kyle Bergman, SM Kyle Bergman, SM Kyle Bergman, SM Kyle Bergman, SM Michael Webb, SM Michael Webb, SM Randall Meador, SM Randall Meador, SM Joseph Davis, SM Joseph Davis, SM Timothy Denney, SM James Niederberger, SM James Niederberger, SM James Niederberger, SM Roger Hill, SM Roger Hill, SM Roger Hill, SM Roger Hill, SM Roger Hill, SM Paul Crooks, SM Paul Crooks, SM Paul Crooks, SM Paul Crooks, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Michael Riley, SM Brian Streich, SM Timothy Kixmiller, SM Jeffrey Walters, SM Justin Hoke, SM Matthew Wheeler, SM Matthew Wheeler, SM Matthew Wheeler, SM Gregory Boggs, SM

HIGH TRAIL

Troop 1033 Garret LaHue

Steven Brown, SM

Troop 1033 Troop 1033 Troop 1033 Troop 1033 Troop 1054 Troop 1088 Troop 1098 Troop 1098 Troop 1110 Troop 1195 Troop 1195 Troop 1251 Troop 1251 Troop 1251 Troop 1251 Troop 1262 Troop 1262 Troop 1264 Troop 1269 Troop 1269 Troop 1285 Troop 1285 Troop 1323 Troop 1323 Troop 1323 Troop 1366 Troop 1366 Troop 1469 Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1601 Troop 1778

Bryce Sullivan Steven Brown, SM Dainen Rowe Steven Brown, SM Jake Brown Steven Brown, SM Samuel Ackley Steven Brown, SM Patrick Tobey Steven Hilger, SM Nathan Holloway Justin Fay, SM Nathan Holloway John Weaver, SM Ethan Munden John Weaver, SM Luke Williams Carl Gustafson, SM Jeremiah Gray David McCaughey, SM Collin Davis David McCaughey, SM Matthew Gardner Robert Johnson, SM Michael Gardner Robert Johnson, SM Xander Higgason Robert Johnson, SM Evan Taylor Robert Johnson, SM Austin Storm Jon Ledford, SM Ian Devine Jon Ledford, SM Caleb Riley Mark Dunning, SM Jacob Overbay David Campbell, SM Christopher Little David Campbell, SM Michael Roemig Bernard Swanner, SM Jasper Logan Bernard Swanner, SM Daniel Schnelle David Parker, SM Ryan Kallenberger David Parker, SM Spencer Werremeyer David Parker, SM Zachary Dautenhahn Chester Galloway, SM AJ Maupin Chester Galloway, SM Nicholas Koenig Lexie Wallace, SM Chase Torgerson Michael Dulle, SM Johnathan Torgerson Michael Dulle, SM Alexander Crayon Michael Dulle, SM Joseph Frerichs Michael Dulle, SM Tyler Gray Michael Dulle, SM Drake Morgan Charles Atchison, SM

Troop 34 Troop 34 Troop 54 Troop 83 Troop 83 Troop 83 Troop 86 Troop 88 Troop 182 Troop 182 Troop 201 Troop 201 Troop 201 Troop 225 Troop 240 Troop 240 Troop 289 Troop 315 Troop 351 Troop 412 Troop 412 Troop 425 Troop 487 Troop 494 Troop 888

Thomas Lappin Parker Wood Cameron Pflaum David Genis Caleb Clark Ethan Whitaker Jacob Schouten Andrew Boline William Leavitt Carter Maass Jonah Laughlin Jonathan Legg Holden Rohlfing Tanner Villasenor Andrew Loveall Jacob Frank Forest King Harrison Jones Andrew Krenzel Clay Morgan Andrew Wood Ethan Pierce Taylor Chambers Martrim Besch Thomas O'Connor

Scott Higgins, SM Scott Higgins, SM Michael Kowynia, SM Jacob Brelsford, SM Jacob Brelsford, SM Jacob Brelsford, SM Robert Norris, SM James Martin, SM Michael Schauf, SM Michael Schauf, SM Greg Baugh, SM Greg Baugh, SM Greg Baugh, SM Ed Davey, SM Christopher McMullin, SM Christopher McMullin, SM James Nemer, SM Craig Gabel, SM Mark Fix, SM William Wood, SM William Wood, SM Gary Hazeltine, SM Joel Corkill, SM Kyle Weber, SM Kenneth Spiller, SM

Troop 5 Troop 149 Troop 160 Troop 160 Troop 167 Troop 169 Troop 173 Troop 357 Troop 366

Blake Best Andrew Butzbach Ian Pack Ethan Wolf Nicholas Koch Nathan Meeker Seth Burleson Samuel Spiker Cody Savage

Brian Turrel, SM Craig Theroff, SM John Pack, SM John Pack, SM Roger Linder, SM Eric York, SM Glenn Kolin, SM Raymond Stockman II, SM Gerard Overbey, SM

Troop 1225 Troop 1225 Troop 1400 Troop 1404 Troop 1404 Troop 1437 Troop 1513

Michael Talbot Tanner Wray Joshua Petree Ethan Orr Matthew Richner William McEvoy Ryan Helmig

IRON HORSE

KAW

LONE BEAR Dennis Wolf, SM Dennis Wolf, SM Russell Petree, SM Ronda Weinmann, SM Ronda Weinmann, SM Hurley Mahan, SM Charles Barry, SM

Charles Barry, SM Troop 1513 Joshua Tomich Troop 1514 Conrad Kreimeyer Richard Young, SM Jeffery Wendel, SM Troop 1673 Tyler Carr

Troop 396 Christopher Angles Timothy Bachta, SM Brian Bell, SM Troop 1061 Shane Logwood Brian Bell, SM Troop 1061 Noah Kahn

Troop 4 Troop 44 Troop 44 Troop 584 Troop 785 Troop 1008 Troop 1008 Troop 1051 Troop 1099 Troop 1125 Troop 1135 Troop 1137 Crew 2515 Crew 2784 Crew 2784

Caleb Gant Michael King Zachary King Carson Bishop Mark Greenhalgh Jared Lee Carter Justesen Christopher Swett Joel Madden Ian Terwilleger Campbell Condiff Benjamin Valencic Luke Lankford Kason Kentner Andrew Allen

Troop 1003 Troop 1003 Troop 1032 Troop 1032 Troop 1032 Troop 1160 Troop 1238 Troop 1242 Troop 1245 Troop 1300 Troop 1427 Troop 1427 Troop 1427 Troop 1621

Jackson Dahn Wyatt Bradley Charles Pfeffer Carter Wilhite Matthew Rhoads Andrew Loughner Seth Hogue Clayton Wolford Daniel Leighter Evan Williams Daniel Wickham Alexaner Aube James Ronnberg Chad Byous

Troop 1249 Troop 1333 Troop 1395 Troop 1433 Troop 1495

Colby West Carson Schutter Connor Morris Quinton Turner Dillon McPhee

Troop 91 Troop 91 Troop 93 Troop 98 Troop 98 Troop 123 Troop 136 T roop 136 Troop 136 Troop 136 Troop 181 Troop 185 Troop 185 Troop 185 Troop 186 Troop 186 Troop 189 Troop 199 Troop 199 Troop 199 Troop 199 Troop 247 Troop 247 Troop 256 Troop 257 Troop 257 Troop 265 Troop 265 Troop 282 Troop 282 Troop 284 Troop 284 Troop 299 Troop 354 Troop 358 Troop 387 Troop 387 Troop 394 Troop 394 Troop 394 Troop 395 Troop 395 Troop 395 Troop 395 Troop 395 Troop 395 Troop 395 Troop 401 Troop 428 Troop 522 Troop 522 Troop 1032

Joshua Murdock Todd Martin, SM Domenic Corrado Todd Martin, SM Gary Gentry Myrl Wear, SM Patrick Sullivan Daniel Fontaine, SM Maxwell Anderson Daniel Fontaine, SM Matthew Murphy Troy Johnson, SM Joshua Holloway Lowell Teague, SM Carter Hey Lowell Teague, SM Griffin Hey Lowell Teague, SM Scott Morrison Lowell Teague, SM Matthew Kipper John Whiteside, SM Davis Bradley Christopher Overmann, SM Jacob Stratton Christopher Overmann, SM Mark Babcock Christopher Overmann, SM Alexander Sedlacek Ronald Morris, SM Kyle Clow Ronald Morris, SM Ethan Wettstein Max Waddell, SM Chace Prothe Allen Perkins, SM Jonathan Wankum Allen Perkins, SM Jacob Scott Allen Perkins, SM Charles Tetrick Allen Perkins, SM Travis Hensley Scott Armstrong, SM Caleb McDonald Scott Armstrong, SM Ethan Hulen Lester Fulk, SM Jason Bare Andrew Russell, SM Zackary Russell Andrew Russell, SM Christian Kaufhold Stephen Vohs, SM Samuel Rose Stephen Vohs, SM Maguire Hardin Kerby Ball, SM Samuel Wright Kerby Ball, SM Chase Owens Steven Revare, SM Nicholas Monks Steven Revare, SM Grant Mackender Eric Argie, SM Coleman Moffitt Robert Kakareka, SM Braeden Riffel Nathan Roney, SM Robert Castaneda Richard Thomann, SM Jacob Miller Richard Thomann, SM Ian Bowen Bryan Barragree, SM Nicholas Lorino Bryan Barragree, SM Christian Scharpenburg Bryan Barragree, SM Jeremy Martin Bryan Clingan, SM Jesse Long Bryan Clingan, SM John Long Bryan Clingan, SM Henry Rielley Bryan Clingan, SM Bennett Hense Bryan Clingan, SM Aidan Hense Bryan Clingan, SM Christian Hense Bryan Clingan, SM Brogan McKenzie Michael Meigs, SM Andrew Johnson Todd Steinmetz, SM Joel Quarnstrom Steven Croft, SM Samuel Thalmann Steven Croft, SM Mathin Vitti Dan Barnes, SM

MORMON TRAIL

Jon Goodman, SM Bryan Sherrow, SM Bryan Sherrow, SM Bret Bozick, SM Quinn Greenhalgh, SM Stephen Holmstead, SM Stephen Holmstead, SM Brandon Horrocks, SM Bernard Bruns, SM Andrew Johnson, SM Seth Laudie, SM Andrew Valencic, SM Allen Wilkins, ADV John Giles, ADV John Giles, ADV

NORTHERN LIGHTS Daniel West, SM Ronald Adams, SM Steven Conway, SM Joseph Blount, SM Christopher Conner, SM

PELATHE

Troop 53 Troop 53 Troop 53 Troop 53 Troop 55 Troop 55 Troop 59 Troop 59 Troop 59 Troop 59 Troop 59 Troop 60

Henry DeWitt Mitchell Yulich, SM Devin Van Schmus Mitchell Yulich, SM Jonathan Lesslie Mitchell Yulich, SM Alexander Craig Mitchell Yulich, SM Nicholas Guerrero Robert Burdick, SM Joshua Waisner Robert Burdick, SM Sayuz Thapa Guy Jacobs, SM Kenneth McLaughlinGuy Jacobs, SM Samuel Hambleton Guy Jacobs, SM Patrick Oblon Guy Jacobs, SM Reese Stellwagon Guy Jacobs, SM Christopher Geiss Jeffrey Wellman, SM

Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1016 Troop 1027 Troop 1062 Troop 1062 Troop 1084 Troop 1084 Troop 1084 Troop 1118 Troop 1150 Troop 1150 Troop 1188 Troop 1588 Troop 1588

Colin McCann David Banks, SM Christoff Hauptmann David Banks, SM John Robertson David Banks, SM Jack Griswold David Banks, SM Clayton Varner Robert Coates, SM Johnny Tancredi George Weaver, SM Julian Kiwinda George Weaver, SM Thomas Davis Samuel Otto, SM Henry Heese Samuel Otto, SM Theodore Lovelace Samuel Otto, SM Mark Watz Michael Lisac, SM John Sulzer Christopher Delong, SM Alexander Kreidler Christopher Delong, SM Michael Lunn Charles Gray, SM Jacob Sublette Paul Hermes, SM Walker Smith Paul Hermes, SM

Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 10 Troop 92 Troop 92 Troop 92 Troop 92 Troop 92 Troop 218 Troop 218 Troop 218 Troop 324 Troop 333 Troop 333

Sebastian Trill Saketh Dendi Ryan Richards Maxwell Mondry Matthew Motley Davis Miller Liam McConnell Jacob Rohleder Christian Staecker John Roening Lakota Monson Quinton Birmingham William Frederick John Rinehart Drake Sifuentes Jack Mayer Bryce Davis Samuel Stewart Jack Warner Thomas Mitchell Anthony Hornung

PIONEER TRAILS

SOARING EAGLE Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM Robert Day, SM James Rinehart, SM James Rinehart, SM James Rinehart, SM James Rinehart, SM James Rinehart, SM Mark Garcia, SM Mark Garcia, SM Mark Garcia, SM Kent Bredehoeft, SM Terry Ecklund, SM Terry Ecklund, SM

SPIRIT TRAIL

Anthony Laughlin, SM Anthony Laughlin, SM Dan Barnes, SM Dan Barnes, SM Dan Barnes, SM Kelly Clasen, SM John Gaston, SM Jennie Whiteside, SM Mark Boles, SM Samuel Bass, SM Jay Ronnberg, SM Jay Ronnberg, SM Jay Ronnberg, SM Patrick Snider, SM

SHAWNEE TRAILS

TWIN RIVERS

Gary Johnson, SM Troop 63 Austin Patton Troop 100 Alexander Johnston Daniel Buchman, SM Troop 106 Christopher Atterbury Jon Shotton, SM

23 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

February/March 2017

DISTRICT INFORMATION

BIG MUDDY

BLUE ELK

Key Leadership

Key Leadership

District Chairman

Randy Florence

(660) 232-4479

District Commissioner

Chris Jones

(816) 673-4772

chjo@ctcis.net

District Executive

Tanner Fuson

(816) 569-4925

Tanner.Fuson@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

704

February

4 District Dinner, 6:00 pm Wentworth Military Academy, 1880 Washington Ave, Lexington, MO 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

7 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 17-19 Klondike Kcac-FM Lexington, Odessa, MO

March

randyflorence@yahoo.com

7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 7 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

April 4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 4 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO 6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. 13 Highway, Lexington, MO

District Chairman

Bill Essmann

(816) 220-4465

District Commissioner

Ken Horrell

(816) 229-7370

ken.horell@comcast.net

District Executive

Taylor Sellars

(816) 569-4954

Taylor.Sellars@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

2,443

February 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO

billessmann@gmail.com

9 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO

April

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

6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO

15 Annual Business Meeting, 7:00 pm Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO

13 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm ​ Beacon Heights Community of Christ, 19402 E Holke Rd, Independence, MO

March 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hill Community of Christ, 3539 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO

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

5 District Pinewood Derby, 2:00 pm Higginsville Middle School Gym, 805 W 31st St, Higginsville, MO

Klondike Derby

CubCraft Day Camp Discover the science of Scouting at CubCraft Day Camp July 10–14 at the American Legion Farm in Blue AC HO Springs. This year’s CubCraft theme will feature a new and exciting program focused around mapping and building. Online registration is now available at ScoutCamping.org.

• $80 if added at camp

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This year’s Klondike Derby will be held on February 17–19 at Radio Hill—a few miles outside of Odessa. There will be several “towns” set-up so Scouts can stop and learn new skills. The most important skill they will learn is teamwork. One cannot survive the Arctic winter on their own. We hope to see you all out at Big Muddy’s 2017 Klondike Derby. It will be a blast. Look for more information at www.hoac-bsa.org/big-muddy.

• New Scouts are always $65 For more information, contact R. Scott Smith at rss1600@aol.com 24 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

February/March 2017

DISTRICT INFORMATION

FRONTIER

GOLDEN EAGLE

Key Leadership District Chairman

Key Leadership Kenneth Garrett

(816) 522-9532

kenneth.garrett@courts.mo.gov

District Commissioner

John Creagar

(913) 221-8916

jmc@ctlawkc.com

District Director

Niel Campbell

(816) 569-4949

Niel.Campbell@scouting.org

Sr. District Executive

Stephanie Regalia

(816) 569-4929

Stephanie.Regalia@scouting.org

(816) 569-4960

LaKisha.Martin@scouting.org

Program Paraprofessional LaKisha Martin

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

3,903

February

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

April

8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO

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

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

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

March 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm South Patrol Police Station, 9701 Marion Park Dr., Kansas City, MO

District Chairman

Howard Scott

(816) 918-7991

hscott@hilanddairy.com

District Commissioner

David Lehman

District Director

Dusty Boatright

(816) 569-4967

Dustin.Boatright@scouting.org

Sr. District Executive

Kerry Jorn

(816) 569-4937

Kerry.Jorn@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

2,645

February 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 4 District Pinewood Derby New Mark Middle School, 515 NE 106th St, Kansas City, MO 7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO

March

It’s Pinewood Derby Time The Frontier District Pinewood Derby is set for March 4 at the General Motors Fairfax Plant. An estimated 300 Scouts are expected to participate. There will also be a silent auction and raffle with the proceeds going to help Frontier Scouts pay for summer camp. Timeline and rules will be distributed soon. For more information, contact Stephanie Regalia at Stephanie.regalia@scouting.org.

dlehman708@aol.com

2 Patron Luncheon, 12:00 pm Kansas City Marriott, 200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO

2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 4 Commissioner College Cerner Riverport, 6711 NE Birmingham Rd, Kansas City, MO 7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO

April 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 4 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO

Popcorn Celebration Pack 4394 celebrates their top popcorn salesmen courtesy of a pie in the face of their Cubmaster! Brian Striech was a good sport and allowed the Cub Scouts who had the highest traditional and online sales in the pack throw a pie in his face.

Scouts watch the intense 2014 Pinewood Derby Race at the GM Plant

25 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

February/March 2017

DISTRICT INFORMATION

HIGH TRAIL

IRON HORSE Key Leadership

District Chairman

James Freeman

(816) 524-1630

District Commissioner

Dan Morales

(816) 769-1810

dtmorales@earthlink.net

District Director

Ann Wasman

(816) 569-4961

Ann.Wasman@scouting.org

District Executive

Jesse Miller

(816) 569-4982

Jesse.Miller@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

1,916

February 7 District Commissioner & Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 7 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 4 Merit Badge Academy, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Summit Lakes Middle School, 3500 Windemere Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO

March 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 7 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO

jfreeman@swansonmidgley.com

14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 18 District Dinner St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO

April

District Chairman

Dan Kerling

(913) 952-5761

District Commissioner

Bob Clewell

(913) 226-8668

bclewell@sbcglobal.net

District Director

James Arcano

(816) 569-4941

James.Arcano@scouting.org

Sr. District Executive

Nathan Rackers

(816) 569-4964

Nathan.Rackers@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

2,877

February 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church of Olathe, 2024 E 151st St, Olathe, KS

4 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO

9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS

4 District Roundtable, 7:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO

9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS

12 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO

11 Merit Badge Forum Day 2, 9:00 am St. James Academy, 24506 Prairie Star Pkwy, Lenexa, KS

30 Scout Day at the K Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO

11 Iron Horse District Dinner, 6:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Blackbob Rd, Olathe, KS

High Trail District Dinner

17-19 Klondike Derby, 5:00 pm Camp Naish, 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS 25 Merit Badge Forum Day 3, 9:00 am St. James Academy, 24507 Prairie Star Pkwy, Lenexa, KS

March 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church of Olathe, 2024 E 151st St, Olathe, KS

Iron Horse Day Camp

9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 3 Pinewood Derby Weigh-In, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Blackbob Rd, Olathe KS 4 Pinewood Derby, 10:00 am Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Blackbob Rd, Olathe KS 16 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS

April 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church of Olathe, 2024 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 20 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS AC HO

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The Iron Horse Day Camp is scheduled for Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30 at the Johnson County Fair Grounds (136 E Washington, Gardner, KS). This year’s theme is CubCraft—think Minecraft combined with Cub activities for one awesome week of programs. The schedule is 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on Friday. Registration is available at ScoutCamping.org. Cost is $65 before April 26, $75 after the 26, and $80 at the gate.

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Join us for the High Trail District Dinner March 18 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church beginning at 5:30 pm. Registration is available online or at the Council Service Center. Cost is $25 to attend. New Eagle Scouts can attend the dinner for only $15.

Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm and the program will start at 7:00 pm. We will honor selected volunteers with multiple awards, including the District Award of Merit.

16 Eagle Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS

dankerling@gmail.com

MP 2017 CA

Key Leadership

Contact Laura Guengerich with questions at laura@IHDayCamp.xyz.

26 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

February/March 2017

DISTRICT INFORMATION

KAW

LONE BEAR

Key Leadership

Key Leadership

District Chairman

Andrew Cameron (913) 775-3790

randrewcameron@me.com

District Chairman

Gary Groff

(660) 924-4028

District Commissioner

Larry Strickland

(816) 918-6171

outdoors1963@gmail.com

District Commissioner

Bob Hale

(660) 238-7232

haloebb@gmail.com

District Executive

Janell Neal

(816)-569-4983

Janell.Neal@scouting.org

District Director

David Riker

(816) 569-4974

David.Riker@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

1,083

February 2 District Roundtable, 6:30 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W. Morse Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS

9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS

April

9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS

6 District Roundtable, 6:30 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W. Morse Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS

9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS

13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS

March 2 District Roundtable, 6:30 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W. Morse Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS

13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 21-23 Camporee/OA Call out Ken Bernard Park, 15650 Gillman Road, Lansing, KS

2017 Day Camp—“CubCraft” Take Scouting to the next level this summer at CubCraft—our game inspired Day Camp adventure. Camp will take place June 5–9 at Camp Naish in Kansas City, Kansas.

Going to camp is a wonderful part of the Cub Scout experience and helps your pack earn Scouting’s Journey to Excellence and Summertime Pack awards. ▶ Register online at ScoutCamping.org ▶ Scouts paid in full on or before April 26— $65 per Scout ▶ Scouts paid in full after April 26— $75 per Scout ▶ Scouts added at camp $80 ▶ New Scouts are $65 anytime Volunteer opportunities are available. Contact Janell Neal for more information.

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

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

770

February 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO

14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Warrensburg United Methodist Church, 141 E Gay St, Warrensburg, MO

April 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO

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

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

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

March 7 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO

groffdds@iland.net

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

District Recognition Dinner The annual Lone Bear District Recognition Dinner was held on January 31 at the Clinton Elks Lodge.

The evening was a huge success as we were able to recognize several of Lone Bear’s quality volunteers and honor the 2016 Lone Bear Eagle Scout Class.

District Award of Merit Recipients: Dr. Chuck Barry—Troop 513 Arnold Sauther—Troop 509

Silver Bear Recipients: Todd Dale—Troop 513 Sarah Duncan—Pack 430 James Simmons—Troop 400 Gabriel Smart—Troop 350

Lonely Bear Recipient: Melissa Willings

Top Popcorn Seller: Tyler Nunez—Pack 405 Whiteman Air Force Base Sold $1,771 in popcorn 27

Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

February/March 2017

DISTRICT INFORMATION

MORMON TRAIL

NORTHERN LIGHTS

Key Leadership

Key Leadership

District Chairman

Bruce Priday

(913) 523-4981

bfpriday@gmail.com

District Commissioner

Doug Neidholdt

(816) 699-8333

neidholdtde@sbcglobal.net

Senior District Executive

Jason Bledsoe

(816) 569-4984

Jason.Bledsoe@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

1,942

3 Mormon Trail District Awards Dinner, 7:00 pm Independence Stake Center, 705 Walnut St., Independence, MO

February

April

2 & 7 Attend Local Roundtables

4 & 6 Attend Local Roundtables

2 Roving Roundtable, 7:00 pm Platte City Stake, 2700 Ensign Dr, Platte City, MO

6 Roving Roundtable

7 Mormon Trail District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO

March 2 & 7 Attend Local Roundtables 2 Roving Roundtable

District Chairman

Ted Wilson

(816) 797-8754

nschair@kc.rr.com

District Commissioner

Larry Duncan

(816) 213-9928

nsadv@kc.rr.com

Senior District Executive

Elisa Corry

(816) 569-4966

Elisa.Corry@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

1,005

April

February 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 11 District Pinewood Derby Platte Woods United Methodist Church, 7310 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO

March

District Awards Dinner to Welcome New National Commissioner The inaugural Mormon Trail District Awards Dinner will be held on Friday, March 3 at 7:00 pm at the Independence Stake Center.

The evening will include the presentation of the District Award of Merit and a special recognition of our 2016 Eagle Scout class. Charles Dahlquist, the new National BSA Commissioner and former General Young Men’s President for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will serve as keynote speaker. The dinner is open to all Stake Presidencies, Bishoprics, Scouting leaders, 2016 Eagle Scouts, and families.

The cost is $15. All 2016 Eagle Scouts are free.

Register at www.hoac-bsa.org/mormon-triail-activitiesand-camping.

13 Good Scout Award Reception, 5:30 pm BC Bistro, 7749 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO

2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO

6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 7 Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster Training, 6:00 pm Heartland Center, 16965 MO-45, Parkville, MO 7-8 Outdoor Leader Skills Training, 8:30 pm – 5:00 pm Heartland Center, 16965 MO-45, Parkville, MO 8-9 Webelos Woods Heartland Center, 16965 MO-45, Parkville, MO 13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO

9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO

Celebrating Success: Northern Lights District Dinner 2016 was an amazing year for the Northern Lights District and we had a lot to celebrate at our District Dinner in January.

Dan West, Scoutmaster of Troop 249, was recognized with the first Northern Lights Outstanding Leader Award. Dan has been an active Scouting volunteer for nearly 20 years and has provided valuable leadership and mentorship to the youth of Weston, MO. Dan Walstrom, District Vice Chair of Membership, was recognized with the District Award of Merit. Dan has been actively involved in Scouting as a unit leader, camp commissioner, and district committee member. Dan has brought new insight and leadership to the District Membership Committee and helped achieve membership growth for 2 consecutive years.

Ryan Hughes, Scoutmaster of Troop 314 and District Activities Chair, was recognized with the District Award of Merit. Ryan is the youngest Scoutmaster in Northern Lights and shares his excitement for Scouting with those he leads. As District Activities Chair, he has planned spectacular events such as Camporee, District Pinewood Derby, Webelos Woods, and more.

28 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

February/March 2017

DISTRICT INFORMATION

PELATHE

PIONEER TRAILS

Key Leadership

Key Leadership

District Chairman

Scott Braden

(785) 423-1134

SoaringEagleSOC@gmail.com

District Commissioner

Scott Gates

(785) 550-8477

Scott-Gates@att.net

District Executive

Chrissy Hatcher

(816) 569-4913

Christine.Hatcher@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

925

February 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 2 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 3-5 District Camporee: Klondike Derby Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #2 9 District Recognition Dinner Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 11 District Pinewood Derby Dale Willey Chevrolet, Lawrence, KS 16 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway

March

2 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 2 Sign-up for Scouting For Food and Flyer Pick-up, 7:15 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 16 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway

April 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 6 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold, Lawrence, KS 8 Scouting For Food Pick-up Date, after 9:00 am 20 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway

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

Scouting for Food—A Pelathe Scouting Tradition in its 30th Year Scouting for Food is a long-standing tradition in the Pelathe District. This April will mark the 30th year that Scouts have conducted a one-day, district-wide drive to collect food from our neighbors for local food banks. In 2016, more than 10,000 items were collected by Scouts on a single day.

This year’s Scouting For Food “Food Pickup Date” will be on April 8, after 9:00 am. We are asking all units to sign up to participate in the event at the March Roundtable and then pick up their flyers the same night. Between April 1 and April 6, units should make plans to deliver Scouting For Food flyers to all homes in their neighborhoods.

District Chair

Wayne Feuerborn

(816) 333-5742

District Commissioner

Michael Grimaldi

(816) 665-8072

mgrimaldi@earthlink.net

District Director

Niel Campbell

(816) 569-4949

Niel.Campbell@scouting.org

District Executive

Marcus Solomon

(816) 569-4938

Marcus.Solomon@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

2 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

982

2 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

February 2 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

April 6 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

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

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

2 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 4 District Recognition Dinner, 6:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 18 STEM Merit Badge Academy, 8:00 am Burns & McDonnell, 9400 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO

WFeuerborn@HNTB.com

6 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 21 Spring Camporee Camp Lake of the Woods, 7331 Oakwood Dr, Kansas City, MO

March 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

New Pioneer Trails District Executive We are pleased to welcome Marcus Solomon to the Pioneer Trails team as a new District Executive with the Heart of America Council. Marcus is a Kansas City native who attended Paseo Academy of Performing Arts where he studied theater. He graduated from Grambling State University with a degree in Communications where he served as a Student Body President. In his spare time, he enjoys reading novels, traveling the country and dedicating himself to the foundation he and his sister started in memory of their mother and others who have lost their life to breast cancer.

If you have questions about Scouting for Food, contact John Scott at (785) 542-3510 or john3scott@aol.com.

29 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

February/March 2017

DISTRICT INFORMATION

SHAWNEE TRAILS

SOARING EAGLE

Key Leadership

Key Leadership

District Chairman

Chris Hodgdon

(913) 205-8449

District Commissioner

Scott Tener

(913) 422-7885

Scott.Tener@outlook.com

District Director

Jenna Bentrop

(816) 569-4969

Jennna.Bentrop@scouting.org

Senior District Executive

Lauren Crowder

(816) 569-4918

Lauren.Crowder@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

3,203

February 2 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Technology Center, 4401 W 103rd St, Shawnee Mission, KS 4 Merit Badge Forum, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Westridge Middle School, 9300 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS 9 District Dinner, 5:45 pm Old Shawnee Town, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 11 Webelos on Wheels, 8:45 am UMKC—Department of Physics, Flarsheim Hall 5110 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO

chris@hodgdon.com

March 2 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Indian Creek Technology Center, 4401 W 103rd St, Shawnee Mission, KS 4 Merit Badge Forum, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Westridge Middle School, 9300 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS 9 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 9 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 16 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

16 Eagle Boards of Review, 6:30 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

District Chairman

Dave Timpe

(913) 226-3566

District Commissioner

Mary Kilkenny

(913) 645-9625

kilkennym12@gmail.com

District Director

Lizz Rhodus

(816) 569-4970

Lizz.Rhodus@scouting.org

District Executive

Tori LoGrasso

(816) 569-4962

Tori.LoGrasso@scouting.org

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

9 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 16 District Commissioner Quarterly Meeting, 7:00 pm Leawood Justice Center, 4201 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 21 District Recognition Banquet KU Edwards Campus, Best Conference Center, 12604 Quivira, Overland Park, KS

March Congratulations to the 2016 District Award of Merit recipients, the Outstanding Leader Award recipients and all the volunteers of Shawnee Trails District.

District Award of Merit RJ Wilson, Troop 428 Tom Pistorius, Troop 91 Venetia McFarlin, Troop 394 Anne Borgmier, Troop 387 Cathi Maynard Outstanding Scouter Rick Thomann, Troop 387 Gene Bellner Jr. Outstanding Scoutmaster Jason Parker, Troop 358 Outstanding Assistant Scoutmaster Brian Greenwald, Troop 282 Daniel Wright, Troop 394 Bill Scheiber, Troop 199

Outstanding Commissioner Larry Huddleston Jim Guthrie Outstanding Chartered Organization Representative Jim Nicholson, Troop 401 Outstanding Committee Chair Donna Brandt, Troop 387 Steve Clark, Troop 282 Nikki England, Pack 3094 Outstanding Committee Member Pam Hale, Troop 358 Terry Radke, Troop 395 Lynne Louise Milum, Troop 265

Outstanding Venturing Advisor Dave Allen, Crew 2354 Outstanding Cubmaster Matthew Harkins, Pack 3298 John Schnake, Pack 3258 Outstanding Den Leader Jeff Sickles, Pack 3394 Tracy Bebb, Pack 3094 David Gast, Pack 3394 Richard Espinoza, Pack 3094

9 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS

February

23 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS

Shawnee Trails District Award Recipients

2 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS

1,836

2 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS

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

Dwtimpe@gmail.com

23 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS

April: 6

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

6

District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS

13 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 27 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS

Fall back…spring forward While we look back on what a great fall we had in Soaring Eagle, where we recruited 332 NEW boys into Cub Scouts, we can’t help but look ahead to the spring.

Springtime brings new life, new resolutions and a new group of boys to join Scouting. What does your pack plan to do to recruit new Scouts this spring? Don’t forget, you can sign up online for Cub Scouts anytime at KCScouting.org.

Be on the lookout for information from your District Executive on spring recruiting soon.

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

SPIRIT TRAIL

TWIN RIVERS

Key Leadership

Key Leadership

District Chairman

Eric Collins

(816) 520-1658

ecollins@collinsjones.com

District Commissioner

Kelsie Clark

(816) 305-4078

Senior District Executive

Cami Marcom

(816) 569-4940

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

1,269

Josh Hebert

Kelsie.Clark@orbitalatk.com

District Commissioner

Peter Meline

(913) 755-1347

petermeline@gmail.com

Cami.Marcom@scouting.org

District Executive

Katie Dalton

(816) 569-4973

Katie.Dalton@scouting.org

11 District Dinner and Silent Auction, 5:45 pm Adrian Optimist Club 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

February 7

District Chairman

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

14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

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

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

April 7 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO 14 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO 14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

Spirit Trail Welcomes New District Chairman Spirit Trail is excited to welcome our new District Chairman—Eric Collins. Eric was born and raised in Osceola.

He received his Bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University, followed by a Law degree from UMKC. He is an attorney at his practice, Collins & Jones, PC., where he has worked for the past 7 years.

Eric is a member of the Board of Directors for Ozanam, a nonprofit serving at risk youth and young adults, where he also served as President from 2011–2013. Eric currently serves as the President of the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club and has served on the Club’s Board of Directors since 2013.

Eric is a member of the Troop 32 committee in Raymore, MO. He is an Ordeal Member of the Order of the Arrow.

Eric’s wife, Angela, and their son Jacob, entered the Tribe of Mic-o-Say last summer, and Eric will be entering the Tribe first session of 2017.

2016 TOTAL YOUTH SERVED

(913) 837-5202

534

February 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 9 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm La Hacienda, 546 Main St, Osawatomie, KS

March 2 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS

josh@louisburgcidermill.com

2 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 9 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm La Hacienda, 546 Main St, Osawatomie, KS

April 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 13 District Committee Meeting 6:30 pm La Hacienda, 546 Main St, Osawatomie, KS

Spring into Scouting!

Scouts have a lot going on this spring. There are Blue and Gold Banquets and Courts of Honor. With all these events going on, we also want to make sure you hear about the Twin Rivers Investment in Character campaign. Without this campaign we would not be able to help our youth do things like attend camp or even register for Scouting programs.

We also have sign-ups for Day Camp, Bear Camp, and Webelos Camp happening at the pack level.

The Boy Scouts are preparing for their big summer camping experience, be it High Adventure or resident summer camp.

And be sure to follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwinRivers.HOAC.BSA and stay up to date on everything happening in the district.

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