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Volume 22—Number 3

FROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE

The Road Ahead…

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o how does a century old organization like Scouting remain relevant in a constantly changing society and why is this important?

For those of us who have been involved in Scouting in our youth; have had youth in the program; or served as a volunteer, there is no question that you can see the positive impact that participating in Scouting will have on the life of a boy. We are very fortunate in the Heart of America Council to have outstanding camping facilities for all ages of Scouts. When a Scout participates in one of these camping experiences, they learn how to better interact with other youth and leaders. They learn how to problem solve and ultimately they become more self-sufficient in their own lives.

I’ve always said that part of the Boy Scout’s longevity and success in serving the youth in our communities is moving forward with, not ahead of or behind, societal norms.. One of the things that has remained constant in our history is that Scouting has always and will continue to be the premier youth development organization. No matter your background, if your behavior is consistent with the Scout Oath and Law there is a place for you in the Boy Scouts.

The National Council is currently studying how to make Scouting more accessible

COUNCIL CALENDAR to all families and to bring the benefits of Scouting to the greatest number of youth possible. The National Council is looking at options that would enable Scouting to maintain the strength of single-gender programs while working to meet the needs of today’s families—all while remaining true to our core mission and values, outlined in the Scout Oath and Law. Obviously, this is a long-term process and discussions on this topic will continue throughout this year.

Why do I share all this with you? This August and September, thanks to the help of many volunteers, we will recruit over 5,000 new Cub Scouts into the Scouting program. Character building, leadership development, self-reliance and community service are what defines Scouting. As I have shared before, think about what our communities would look like without the Boy Scouts. We are proud to be the largest youth serving agency in the greater Kansas City area, but with this pride comes the responsibility to ensure we are remaining relevant as a program for our youth.

SCOUT EXECUTIVE Kendrick J.E. Miller

4-9 NYLT Session #1 23 Scout City BBQ 24 SCOUTStrong Challenge 27 Council Commissioner Meeting

July 3 OA Vigil Honor & Founders Award Nominations Due 4 Independence Day—Council Service Center Closed 13-28 National Jamboree 13-14 Israel Scout Caravan 29 T-Bones Scout Night

August 31-5 NYLT Session #2 12 Seller’s Academy 12-13 Schlitterbahn Scout Days 16 George Meany Award Dinner 16 Council Training Committee Meeting 16 Council Activities Committee Meeting 16 Council Advancement Committee Meeting

Kenn Miller Direct Line: (816) 569-4980 E-Mail: Kendrick.Miller@Scouting.org

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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.

COUNCIL COMMISSIONER Robert Kline

2-4 Tribal Celebration

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

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTING

PRESIDENT Zack Shafran

June

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

19 Seller’s Academy 25-26 Varsity Triathlon 28 Bill Self Boy Scout Golf Classic For the complete

2017 CAMP SESSION CALENDAR Go to www.hoac-bsa.org/calendar

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

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COUNCIL NEWS

Lee’s Summit Scout Honored by American Legion Named Missouri Eagle Scout of the Year

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is accolades are beyond impressive—Now, this Lee’s Summit Scout can also add American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year to his resume. Camron Haas was selected by the American Legion Department of Missouri earlier this year as their Eagle Scout of the Year for his exceptional leadership in Scouting and community service. Camron received the highest score among all Missouri applicants and will be honored at the Legion’s state convention this July in Jefferson City, MO. He will also be eligible to compete for the American Legion’s National Eagle Scout of the Year which will be announced in August at the Legion’s national convention.

Camron is a member of Troop 42 chartered by Woods Chapel Community of Christ in Lee’s Summit. Camron has held almost every leadership role within his troop including Senior Patrol Leader. He earned the rank of Eagle at the age of 14, received the National Outdoor Activity award in camping and has received two Gold Scouting Participation Medals for his work with special needs Scouts.

Community service is very important to Camron. He has been an active participant with the City of Lee’s Summit’s Youth Court for the past 4 years where he has served in numerous roles, but primarily as the prosecuting attorney.

He also serves as a board member and active volunteer in the service organization, TEENS 4 GOOD. Camron has been a youth counselor for the past two years at the Lee’s Summit Rotary Camp for special needs Scouts and is excited to return this summer.

Camron is a senior at Blue Springs South High School and competes on the varsity debate team and the varsity golf team. He is a member of the Mock Trial Team and has qualified to attend the state tournament in St. Louis. He is a member of HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) and will be competing in the HOSA state debate tournament in Rolla.

Camron has a 4.2 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. When thinking about a career choice, he took into consideration his love of science and how much he enjoys helping others. After doing some research Camron decided that a job in the field of pharmacy would be a good fit. He will be attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City this fall and was 1 of 40 freshmen accepted into the School of Pharmacy’s Early Assurance Program.

Frontier Cubs Celebrate Scouting Success

More than 150 Cub Scouts from the Frontier District were recognized May 10 at a combined Blue and Gold Banquet at Central Middle School in Kansas City Kansas. A core emphasis of the Frontier District is Scoutreach—a program that helps kids in Kansas City’s urban core become Scouts.

Scouts Plant Nearly 2,000 Trees Across Kansas City Heartland Tree Alliance Academy

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couts are putting down roots in our community…literally! On April 22 and May 6, 174 Scouts and volunteers planted 1,919 trees across Kansas City as part of the Heartland Tree Alliance Academy. The annual event includes everything from planting demos to conservation best practices and allows Scouts to earn their Forestry Merit Badge and a few community service hours. Over the past year, our partnership with Heartland Tree Alliance has helped plant 3,489 trees across Kansas City.

Camron is the son of Troy and Suzy Haas of Lee’s Summit.

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DIG DAY

Dig Day Participating Units District

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Troop 1603 Blue Springs First Christian Church

Blue Elk

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Frontier

Troop 1879 Concerned Citizens of Hogan Prep

Golden Eagle

Troop 1228 Christ United Methodist Church

Golden Eagle

Troop 1374 First Presbyterian Church of Liberty

Golden Eagle

Troop 1394 Shoal Creek Community Church

Golden Eagle

Pack 4247

Good Shepherd UMC

High Trail

Pack 4098

St. Regis Parents for Scouting

Iron Horse

Troop 86

Grace United Methodist Church of Olathe

Iron Horse

Troop 122

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

Iron Horse

Troop 201

Hillcrest Christian Church

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Troop 169 First Baptist Church—Basehor

Woods Chapel Community of Christ

Northern Lights Troop 1314 Platte Woods United Methodist Church Northern Lights Pack 4333

Parkville Presbyterian Church

Pioneer Trails

Pack 4016

St. Andrews Episcopal Church

Pioneer Trails

Troop 1016 St. Andrews Episcopal Church

Pioneer Trails

Troop 1020 St. James Paseo United Methodist Church

Pioneer Trails

Troop 1084 Country Club Christian Church

Pioneer Trails

Pack 4062

Boone School PTA

Pioneer Trails

Pack 4080

Concerned Citizens For Holy Cross

Pioneer Trails

Pack 4188

Calvary Lutheran Church

Pioneer Trails

Troop 1118 St Peters Friends of Scouting

Shawnee Trails

Pack 3193

Old Mission United Methodist Church

Soaring Eagle

Troop 10

Lions Club—Leawood, KS

Soaring Eagle

Troop 483

First Baptist Church of Stilwell

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DIG DAY

DIG DAY Scouts and KC Parks Plant 18,000 Flowers on Mother’s Day Weekend

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iving back is a staple of the Scouting program and on Saturday, May 13, Heart of America Council Scouts and Kansas City Parks and Recreation helped make Kansas City even more beautiful. 500 Scouts, volunteers, and KC Parks employees celebrated Dig Day by planting more than 18,000 flowers across 100 of the city’s community flower beds on Mother’s Day weekend. More than just beautifying Kansas City, Dig Day also helps save the city time and money.

What would normally take Kansas City Parks about two months to complete, Scouts were able to complete in just half a day. Special thanks to everyone who helped dig in to make a difference, especially our sponsor, Suburban Lawn & Garden.

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2017 POPCORN SALE

Leader Guide Tools For Success

• Plan Your Sale • Online Selling • New Chiefs Tin • Seller’s Academy • Popcorn System • Military Donation Program • Trail’s End Scholarship Program

IVIRY GRIAT ADVINTURI STARTS WITH A PLAN 1.

Develop A Unit Activity Plan What programs do you want to execute this year?

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Create Or Review Your Unit's Budget How much will the annual programs cost?

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Set Your Unit's Sales Goal Based upon funds needed for your program

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Set A Sales Goal For Each Scout Give Scouts something to aim for

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Host A Fun Kickoff Rally Motivate Scouts, inform parents, and provide selling tools

Sf ll ONllNf I Raise More Money in Less Time with Less Effort Technology Makes Selling Easy

• Scouts register an online account and personalize it with a fundraising bio, photos, videos and more • Personalized webpages can easily be shared with family and friends via email, text message and social media

NEW in 2017!

• Technology enhancements made to the Scout and Leader accounts • Online leaderboard showing Scouts where they rank across the country • Exciting products and promotions added throughout the year Get your Scouts registered today at Trails-End.com!

Text LEADER to 62771 to join our text message program.

Have Fun Selling Trail's End Fund your unit's entire year of Scouting!

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• Average Online Sale in 2016 was $62 vs. $18 selling face-to-face • Amount Returned to Scouting increased by 49% vs. 2015

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Get in the game with our exclusive Kansas City Chiefs tin—new to our product lineup in 2017. This officially licensed Cheese Lovers tin is sure to be a hit with customers across Kansas City.

Sale Starts September 8

Sign up your unit to sell at hoac-bsa.org/popcorn

Key Sale Dates 8/12/2017

Sellers’ Academy—Cerner Riverport Campus

8/19/2017

Sellers’ Academy—Overland Park Convention Center

8/21/2017

Show-N-Sell Orders Due

9/8/2017

Show-N-Sell Distribution

10/2/2017

Early-bird Orders Due

11/1/2017

Prize Orders Due

11/3/2017

Final Distribution

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2017 POPCORN SALE

TRAtl ·s f ND rpar:i�� SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Scouts that sell at least $2,500 of qualifying Trail's End products in a calendar year will have 6% of their total sales count towards their own Trail's End Scholarship.

• Once enrolled, 6% of any amount of sales thereafter will go towards the scholarship • Scouts only have to hit the $2,500 minimum one time • Bonus! Top 5 Scouts in each region will have an additional 6% go towards their account Visit Sell.Trails-End.com for full details

Benefits of Selling Popcorn Eliminate or reduce out-of-pocket expenses Counts toward Scout Advancement & Merit Badges

SELLERS’ ACADEMY Back by popular demand is our Sellers’ Academy. The premise is to provide information on changes for the 2017 popcorn sale in a trade show format. Unit Kernels can pick up their sales guides, calendar information, credit card squares, sales techniques, and more. Youth of all ages are welcome to attend to learn the tricks of the popcorn sales trade. Sellers’ Academy workshops will be offered from 9:00 am to noon on August 12 at the Cerner Riverport Campus and August 19 at the Overland Park Convention Center.

Pre-register for free at hoac-bsa.org/ popcorn.

MILITARY DONATION PROGRAM

Your customers can support both you and our military by purchasing a military donation. 70% goes back to Scouting, and a gift of popcorn is sent to military men & women, their families, and veteran organizations.

• To date, more than $47 million in popcorn has been donated to U.S. Troops and veteran organizations • Over 4,500 tons of popcorn has been shipped to military bases

MANA6I YOUR INTIRI SAlf THROUGH THI POPCORN SYSTIM

Manage all aspects of your unit's sale in one place! The Trail's End Fundraising Facts Popcorn System enhanced functionality makes running your popcorn sale easier.

For most units, if each Scout sells $650-$750 • Place traditional popcorn sale orders for your unit in popcorn, it will fund • Enter and/or track your unit's sales by Scout your unit's annual • Fully integrated Online Selling System - Single Login programming - including • Order your unit's prizes at the end of the sale (follow links to prize Summer Camp! vendor sites) Scouts who set a goal • Run sales reports as well as your unit's invoice are twice as likely to fund their entire year of Scouting Login to the Popcorn System at

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ALUMNI

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Alumni Pro Series

Eagle Scouts: Where Are They Now?

The Heart of America Council’s Alumni Association is now connecting Scouting alumni through careers across Kansas City. The first-ever Alumni Pro Series event kicked off this spring

Eagle Scouts are everywhere. They are doctors, architects, entrepreneurs, lawyers and bankers.

In an effort to honor the Eagle spirit and legacy, “Eagle Scouts: Where Are They Now?” highlights adult Eagle Scouts in Kansas City.

Chris Constant Eagle Scout Class of 1999 Troop 50 | Kansas City, Missouri

at Commerce Bank. Scouting alumni from multiple banks throughout the metro participated.

Organizer Matt Koch, Assistant Vice President, Commerce Bank; Capital Markets Group, conceived the idea to bring Scouting alumni from the banking industry together on a regular basis to network and share ideas on how to further Scouting in our council. “As a 31 year-old Eagle Scout who was involved in Scouting, I felt this networking event would be a fantastic way to connect bankers across Kansas City.” Learn about upcoming Pro Series events or join our alumni association for FREE at HOACAlumni.org.

Chris Constant is currently a manager in the Supervision and Risk Management Division at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. As a youth, Chris served six summers on the Bartle Camp Staff from 2000 to 2006. He received his bachelor’s degree and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

Chris remains active in Scouting and is currently a Keeper of the Wampum in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.

What were your favorite Scouting activities?

Chris: My most memorable summers growing up were the years that I worked on the summer camp staff at Bartle in Camp Piercing Arrow. I worked as an ecology lodge instructor and director (but never liked snakes!), Mic-O-Say Counselor, and Program Director. I met so many great people and had an awesome experience.

What was your favorite merit badge?

Chris: I’ve always enjoyed the ideas of saving, investing, and personal finance. Personal Management merit badge taught me skills related to these areas, including goal setting and budgeting. Because of the skills that the badge introduces, it’s no wonder why the badge is Eagle required.

What point of the Scout Law is most important to you?

Chris: A Scout is Friendly. Life can be short and hectic, and we should cherish the relationships and people that we love. Even more, we should seek friendship and understanding with those that may be different than us.

What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you?

Chris: Being an Eagle Scout is a lifelong commitment to the ideals of Scouting. It reminds me to not only do my best, but to be my best.

Do you know an Eagle Scout that would like to be featured in Adventures in Scouting? Contact Matt Armstrong at (816) 569-4978 or matt.armstrong@ scouting.org.

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CAMPING & PROGRAMS

It’s a taste of summer camp without ever leaving home. You can now keep an eye on the skies over the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation 24-7 this summer thanks to our friends at Weather Metrics, Inc. Our BARTLECAM is connecting a new generation of potential campers and keeping parents informed of current weather conditions.

Check out our live camera feed at www. hoac-bsa.org/bartle-cam.

Take flight this summer at Eagle Adventure Camp—the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation’s newest camp geared towards Star and Life Scouts working towards Eagle. Camp curriculum includes a robust lineup of 17 Eagle required merit badges including a few summer surprises.

This Sunday Friendly session is scheduled for July 30 – August 5 at Camp Sawmill. Cost is $250 per camper or $200 for those returning for a second session. Register online at www. hoac-bsa.org/bartle.

Philmont Advisor Skills School Comes to KC October 28 & 29, 2017 Philmont Advisor Skills School (PASS) is designed to help prepare Philmont advisors to lead a successful trek and this year courses are coming to Kansas City. Sessions will be held October 28 & 29 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Heart of America Council Service Center. These 8-hour courses will cover backcountry and logistical fundamentals of Philmont, including:

THE SCIENCE OF SUMMER Your STEM Camp Adventure Awaits

There’s summer camp…and then there’s STEM summer camp. Unlock your imagination and explore summer like never before at one of our interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) themed camps. These high-tech escapes are an excellent 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!

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• Campsite set-up • Cooking and cleaning • Gear needs • Physical conditioning • Transportation • Tips and tricks the PASS instructors have learned over their years on Philmont staff The course is targeted towards advisors coming to Philmont in 2018. If you are interested in learning more about Philmont, you are more than welcome to attend; however, the material is tailored towards those attending in 2018. The $40 fee covers instruction, a Philmont-style trail lunch, dinner, PASS materials, and a patch.

Register now at www.philmontscoutranch.org/ TrekPreparation. *Note: These are two separate PASS courses. The instructors will cover the same material both days, so you only need to attend one session.

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CAMPING & PROGRAMS

Ten Commandments Trek Highlights Scouting’s Many Paths to God

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in Leawood, KS, where they learned the final two commandments, and received a private tour of the new sanctuary and impressive stained glass window by Youth Minister, Dave MaGee.

n Sunday, April 23, more than sixty Scouts, adult leaders and parents gathered at Leawood’s Beth Shalom synagogue to start their day-long Ten Commandments Trek. After joining morning services, the Scouts learned the first two Commandments from Rabbi Glickman, Beth Shalom’s Senior Rabbi. The day-long trek was coordinated by Norman Kahn, Jewish Chaplain in the Heart of America Council.

The purpose of the Trek was to fulfill the line in the Scout Oath, “Duty to God”, and the twelfth point of the Scout Law, “Reverent.”

At the same time, the Scouts experienced the strong message that Scouting recognizes many paths to God, and that each of these faiths share a common ancestry and history.

Throughout the day, the Scouts went to four more houses of worship in Kansas City, learning about two of the Ten Commandments at each stop. The group went to Catholic Mass at St. John Francis Regis Church, led by Boy Scout Chaplain and Catholic Deacon, Ken Albers. They then joined the Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City for afternoon prayers at the mosque in eastern Kansas City, where they were welcomed by Muslim Scouting Chaplain and Heart of America Council Board Member, Mahnaz Shabbir, and taught by Ashan Latif, an Eagle Scout and lawyer in Lawrence, KS, who is President of the Crescent Peace Society.

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FINANCE NEWS

Eagle Scout Mother’s Brunch In Memory of:

November 15 | Polsinelli | Kansas City, MO

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ow do you say thanks to the Scout mom who has everything? Buy her brunch of course! We are now accepting reservations for our first ever Eagle Scout Mother’s Brunch on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

Treat mom to this mom-only fundraising event where she’ll hear and connect with other Scout moms from across the council.

All proceeds benefit the Heart of America Council’s Scoutreach program. Scoutreach ensures that all young people have the opportunity to participate in Scouting in Kansas City’s urban and rural neighborhoods regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background.

Barbara Cusick will serve as our inaugural event chair. Barbara supports youth development organizations, educational institutions, social service organizations, medical missions, and much more. In 2016, Barbara and her husband were honored as the AFP Philanthropists of the year. She is a proud Scout mom to three Eagle Scout sons and is also married Brunch Chair to an Eagle Scout. Her Barbara Cusick dedication to Scouting

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.

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EVENT PRICING: Individual Tickets: $100 Purchase a Table (8): $700 Event Sponsor: $1,000 Brunch will begin at 8:30 am with the program starting at 9:30 am.

Make your reservation today at MOTHERSBRUNCH.KINTERA.ORG

New 2017 James E West Fellows Michael Cash Ron Clary Kenneth Horrell Terrance Gallagher Danny Minnick Stephen Roberts Kathy Sims Shane Sternecker For more information or to learn how to contribute, contact Jeromy Rutledge at (816) 569-4965.

Rayetta Colby Mr & Mrs Joseph Dandurand Chris Gabis & Chera Steele Vicki Kopsa Tomothy & Lisa Morales Deni Oas Chris & Shawn Pieschl Steve Pieschl Brad & Royalyn Rolfs Bill & Tammie Tritico Paul & Marcia Vandyne

Fred Douglas

Shirley Douglas

Dennis Gerrity

Mary Armstrong Sue Armstrong Gene & Nancy Becker John & Anne Becknell Marty & Linda Burbridge Chetopa Chamber of Commerce Charles Collison Data Fusion Technologies Inc Patti Goettel Laura Gray Joe Karlin Rebecca Kline Harry & Sue Kull Meredith & Matthew Henry Brian & Sandy Miles Bill Motter Renee Nelson Andy Relis Ron & Cheryl Roberts Nancy Rose & Mark McCaffrey & Family Alex Sharpe Source Consulting Group

Eileen Higgins Shuttle Wagon

David Hills

Marcella Smith

Constance Inman The Fortunato Family Heart of America Council Staff

Major William (Bill) Monson Laura L Barr Family

Dan Stinnett Rebecca Kline

Gary Michael Taylor John Hinkle

Harry E Simpson Marvin Sands

Jim Terry

Martin Walsh

John Paul Thomson

The George Gyulafia Family Brian & Debbie Umbarger

In Honor of: Donald Feltham Betty Seaman

Matt Grise

Lindsay Grise

Don & Jeff Morris Ann-Marie Wattjes

Paul Oberrieder Jack Dean

Luke Savage

The Grise Family

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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TRIBAL GUARDIAN

TRADITION. HISTORY. TRIBE. BUILD FOR THE FUTURE. BECOME A FOUNDER TRIBAL GUARDIAN. 12 Pieces of Wampum

12 Pieces of Wampum began in 1943 when Medicine Man Swift Eagle Chuck Henion proposed constructing a memorial to Tribesmen lost in World War II. A thousand Tribesmen shared equally in the cost of this symbol of bravery, dedication and tradition, our Memorial Lodge at Bartle Reservation.

A new call to sustain our Tribe

In the spirit of 12 Pieces of Wampum, thousands of Tribesmen will share equally in the cost of the Tribal Guardians’ first project. After almost 75 years, our summer home and archive of our history is in need of preservation and revitalization.

Your gift will last for generations • New Record Center to preserve our rich history

• Improved Parry Lodge crafts/storage/retail space • Endowment for facilities and operations

Founder status limited to the first 5,000 $100 donors* 1. Text FOUNDER to 91999.

2. Go to www.mic-o-say.org/tribalguardian.

3. Send your gift by mail to: Tribe of Mic-O-Say

Heart of America Council, BSA P.O. Box 414177 Kansas City, MO 64141-4177

*For participants before Dec. 31, 2017 One-time and monthly options available.

Donations should be payable to HOAC. Credit card contributions may also be made at the Council Office, Parry Lodge, RHQ or any Camp Trading Post.

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WE’RE BACK ON THE TRACK Scouting 500 | September 22-24 | Kansas Speedway

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Find your custom district car on our Council Facebook Page and help us spread the word using #SprinttotheSpeedway and #Scouting500. We’ll be updating our leaderboard monthly.

t’s the event that everyone is already talking about. Join more than 10,000 Scouts and families at the Scouting 500 September 22-24 at Kansas Speedway. Experience the best of Kansas City Scouting and go full throttle with more than 130 activities over 3 days of high-octane excitement at this one of a kind weekend camping festival. Stay the weekend for $37.50 or just visit for the day for only $20! Sign-up now at Scouting500.org.

Scouting 500 App

From breaking news to event extras, our new Scouting 500 app will be your ultimate source for Scouting’s largest event.

Available in the App Store and Google Play this September.

Districts…Start Your Engines!

We’re offering the district with the highest % of youth registered for the Scouting 500 by August 31 the chance to select 6 Scouts to ride shotgun in an actual race car during our Saturday night finale on September 23!

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SCOUT DAY AT THE K

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SCOUT DAY AT THE K

Scout Day at the K Welcomes 12,000 Scouts Despite a soggy start, more than 12,000 Scouts and their families packed Kauffman Stadium on April 30 for Scout Day at the K— one of the largest Scouting events in the country.

Scouts threw out the first pitch, received VIP early access to the stadium, served as color guard, participated in a pregame parade and helped collect enough canned food and cash donations to provide 5,573 meals for Harvesters—The Community Food Network.

Kansas City community. This year’s recipients were David Dillon—Retired, Chairman & CEO, Kroger Company; Bishop James Johnston—Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph; Doug Price—President, Price Brothers Management Company; Seth Sinovic—Professional Soccer Player, Sporting Kansas City; Willard Snyder—Attorney/Chairman, The Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation. The award and Kauffman Stadium are named for Eagle Scout Ewing M. Kauffman.

Check out our Flickr Page at www.flickr.com/hoacbsa for more of our favorite Scout Day at the K photos.

But more than just a day at the ballpark, the event also recognized area Eagle Scouts. The presentation of the Ewing M. Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scout Award is a Scout Day tradition and honors adult Eagle Scouts for their positive contributions to the

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INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING

A TASTE OF ISRAEL Israel Scout Caravan Returns to Kansas City The Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan is making tour stops in Kansas City again this summer. Two performances will be held at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park on Thursday, July 13 at 2:30 pm and at 7:00 pm. A performance will also be held at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation on Friday, July 14 following the evening meal. There is no charge to attend any of these performances. Each show will include songs in Hebrew, English and Yiddish, bringing a lively, fun-filled taste of Israel and International Scouting to Kansas City.

Each Friendship Caravan consists of five male and five female Israeli Scouts. This is the only organized and ongoing Scout entertainment corps program in the world. First started in 1973, it is staffed entirely by Scouts, and travels throughout North America each summer. Learn more about the Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan at www.israelscouts.org/friendship-caravan.

Jamboree on the Trail Scouts from the Pelathe District participated in the International Scouting event “Jamboree on the Trail” on May 13 by hiking at Clinton Lake State Park in Lawrence, Kansas.

“Jamboree On The Trail” is an annual day for the World Scout Movement to hike together. Began in 1998 in the United Kingdom, it invites all Scouts across the world to participate. This year JOTT celebrated its 20th year and more than 15,000 hikers around the globe participated.

The Lawrence hike led by Karen Lewis and Trudy Rubick, took Scouts and adults 2.3 miles along a combination of the Blue, Red and White North Shore trails. The leaders shared information about the history of the park and some of the wildlife within it.

Maskovich Named New Naish Director

Scouts Earn Citizenship in the World Merit Badge at WWI Museum

We are pleased to announce the selection of Pete Maskovich as the new Theodore Naish Scout Reservation Director. Pete began his Scouting career as a District Executive at the Sequoia Council in Fresno, California.

He moved on to become a Senior District Executive and later Program Director with the Sequoia Council. He was promoted to District Director and later Field Director with the Transatlantic Council in Brussels, Belgium. Pete is an Eagle Scout who enjoys the outdoors, fishing, and playing golf. Pete and his wife, Lisa, have been happily married for 13 years. Please help us welcome Pete and Lisa to the Heart of America Council.

51 Scouts spent this spring at the National World War I Museum and earned their Citizenship in the World merit badge. The Scouts, from 23 different troops, spent several hours working with eight Merit Badge Counselors to earn the badge.

Scouts also received a 90-minute private guided tour of the museum’s main gallery. After the completion of the merit badge in the afternoon, Scouts received the opportunity to return to the main galleries for additional time to look around, visit the special exhibits in the two original museum buildings, or check out the Kansas City skyline from the top of the 217-foot tower.

twice each year—spring and fall. The fall date has not been set, but Scouts can receive additional information on Scouting opportunities at the National World War I Museum by contacting H. David Pendleton at Henry.D.Pendleton. ctr@mail.mil.

The Heart of America Council’s International Committee hosts this merit badge opportunity

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BSA Releases Exploration Merit Badge Sorry, Captain Kirk, but these days, Scouts and former Scouts are the ones who “boldly go where no man has gone before.”

The primary goal is that the Scout learns something, plans the trip (with his counselor’s OK) and has fun.

Eagle Scouts explore the world through opportunities like the National Eagle Scout Association’s World Explorers Program.

He’ll do this by following the same steps used by professional explorers and scientists: ▶ Develop a concept ▶ Obtain necessary ▶ Do the research documents ▶ Select a team ▶ Understand legal ▶ Create an exploration considerations agenda ▶ Establish record▶ Secure expedition keeping procedures financing ▶ Follow outdoor ethics ▶ Gather equipment guidelines ▶ Make communication ▶ Take the actual trip and transportation plans ▶ Prepare a report ▶ Establish safety/first-aid ▶ Hold an afterprocedures action review

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That’s why it’s fitting for the BSA to introduce a new merit badge: Exploration.

The badge—the 137th on the BSA’s list of currently available merit badges— celebrates the spirit of adventure that has inspired Scouts for more than a century.

After learning about the history and importance of exploration, Scouts plan, prepare for and go on an actual expedition. The expedition need not be to Mount Everest or the Marianas Trench.

Scouts must plan and take a trip to somewhere of interest to them; it can be close by or far away. It can be a troop activity or a small-scale excursion.

That spirit helped Eagle Scout Paul Siple, who coined the term “wind chill,” travel to Antarctica with Adm. Richard Byrd in 1928. It helped Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong land on the moon in 1969. And it helps today’s

Once there, the Scout will study something. Maybe he’ll analyze a location’s animal population, classify plant species at a state park or explore the effects of drought on an area.

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SCOUTING HISTORY

The Songs of Camp Naish

By Andy Dubill, Council Historian

W

hat would summer camp be without the songs? One of the earliest Camp Naish songs was written in 1936 by James Sussex of Kansas City, Kansas. The following song was adopted for use by campers at Camp Naish and documented in the Camp Naish Campfire Manual compiled by James Putnam of Emporia, Kansas: To Camp Naish Hiking along together On our way to old Camp Naish Full of pep and vim and dash.

We’re going to camp together, For a whole week of fun.

We’ll laugh and play and day by day We’ll make new friends galore!

We’ll do the things we like the best And do them more and more.

Oh! Hiking along together On our way to old CAMP NAISH! Hiking along together.

Years later in the mid 1950’s a new camp song was being utilized on the Reservation. The new Camp Naish song was written in 1954 on the way to the National Order of the Arrow Conference. Jim Miller, Cliff Thompson and Jim Feil were the driving force behind the song that has become an institution at camp. In the 1950’s the camp had no official song at the time, but as a joke on a K-State staff member, the words of the KU alma mater were modified. The Camp Naish song has been sung at campfires ever since...

High above the broad Kaw Valley, Stands the camp we love.

Mid the elm and tall oak branches, With God’s sky above.

Here we say that on our Honor, We will ever be, Loyal Scouts and ever faithful Dear Camp Naish to thee.

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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HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL EAGLE SCOUTS—FEBRUARY – MARCH 2017

BLUE ELK Troop 1161

Jeffrey Parker

David Dunn, SM

Troop 1178

Ethan Fetters

David Vest, SM

Troop 1178

Brock Leochner

David Vest, SM

Troop 1178

David Vest Jr.

David Vest, SM

Troop 1178

Joseph McCubbin

David Vest, SM

Troop 1216

Matthew McLean

David McLean, SM

Troop 1228

Xavier Lambros

Patrick Liang, SM

Troop 1362

Joseph DuPont

Anthony Schamel, SM

Troop 1764

Brooks Bowne

David Delamare, SM

Troop 1764

Colton T. DeLaMare

David Delamare, SM

BIG MUDDY Troop 1258

Caleb Pfannkuch

John Need, SM

GOLDEN EAGLE Troop 1260

Chase Randolph

Michael Webb, SM

Troop 1360

Parker Swaggerty

Christopher Golden, SM

Troop 1394

John Manuel

Brian Streich, SM

HIGH TRAIL Troop 1264

George Noll

Mark Dunning, SM

Troop 1264

Noha Tyler Thompson

Mark Dunning, SM

IRON HORSE Troop 88

Christopher Vaughn

James Martin, SM

Troop 182

Grant Gerstner

Michael Schauf, SM

Troop 201

Connor Williams

Greg Baugh, SM

Troop 240

Stephen Schuler

Christopher McMullin, SM

Troop 412

Michael Paulson

William Wood, SM

Troop 459

Mark Walters

Craig Howes, SM

NORTHERN LIGHTS Troop 1261

Chase Gosselin

Jeffrey McKinney, SM

Troop 1261

Matthew McKellar

Jeffrey McKinney, SM

Troop 1333

Kollin Williamson

Ronald Adams, SM

Troop 1395

Thornton Mardis

Steven Conway, SM

Troop 1395

Riley Thomas

Steven Conway, SM

Troop 1444

Michael Baker

Thomas McPherson, SM

Troop 1495

Garrett Horton

Christopher Conner, SM

PELATHE Troop 59

Joseph Winebrenner

Guy Jacobs, SM

Troop 65

Alexander Lundry

Jeff Lundry, SM

Troop 1006

Roman Leapheart

Kenneth McFeders, SM

Troop 1006

Wesley Phoenix II

Kenneth McFeders, SM

Troop 1027

Byron Francises-Hakeem

Robert Coates, SM

Troop 10

Ernest Pereira

Robert Day, SM

Troop 10

James Albert

Robert Day, SM

Troop 10

Jacob Lippe

Robert Day, SM

Troop 483

Miles Steele

Kirk McLoughlin, SM

Troop 483

Samuel Kratochvil

Kirk McLoughlin, SM

PIONEER TRAILS

SOARING EAGLE

SHAWNEE TRAILS Troop 91

Edward Curfman

Todd Martin

Troop 91

Lucas Pickett

Todd Martin

Troop 123

Ryan Moyer

Troy Johnson

Troop 123

Cameron Sizemore

Troy Johnson

Troop 185

Donovan West

Christopher Overmann

MORMON TRAIL

Troop 354

Connor Poteet

Robert Kakareka

Team 439

Ryan Schunk

Jacob Wolf, ADV

Troop 401

Samuel Converse

Michael Meigs

Team 648

Kyle Bean

Kerry White, ADV

Troop 522

Joseph Pettis

Steven Croft

Troop 1135

Ty Terwilleger

Seth Laudie, SM

Troop 1135

Tyndale Evans

Seth Laudie, SM

Troop 1135

Joshua Laudie

Seth Laudie, SM

Micah Floyd

Paul Fyffe

Troop 1661

Jacob McCracken

Douglas Keightley, SM

Troop 1661

Tucker Thompson

Douglas Keightley, SM

Dylan Fanning

Roger Turner

SPIRIT TRAIL Troop 1510

TWIN RIVERS Troop 74

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DISTRICT INFORMATION Big Muddy

Blue Elk

Frontier

Golden Eagle

High Trail

BIG MUDDY Key Leadership

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

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

Big Muddy

66.0%

Blue Elk

August

80.0%

5-8 Day Camp Confederate Memorial Park, 211 West First St., Higginsville, MO 10 Big Muddy Dig Day, 9:00 am Monument at Old 24 HWY and South Main, Carrollton, MO

randyflorence@yahoo.com

Frontier

70.0%

Golden Eagle

80.5%

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

June

July

Kaw

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

No District Events

“Dig Day” to aid in tornado cleanup We’re digging in to make a difference in our district this June. Set for June 10, our district “Dig Day” will be held in Carrolton, MO. District Scouts will roll up their sleeves to plant flowers, clear brush and help restore a monument that was damaged after tornadoes ripped through the town earlier this year.

Look for more information at the June roundtable and help us make a difference in our communities.

Lone Bear Mormon Trail Northern Lights Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail

Blue Elk

BLUE ELK

District Chairman

2017 INVESTMENT IN CHARACTER

Iron Horse Big Muddy

Pelathe P Iron Horse

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

Bill Essmann

(816) 220-4465

billessmann@gmail.com

District Commissioner

Ken Horrell

(816) 229-7370

ken.horell@comcast.net

District Director

Jon Wilson

(816) 569-4985

Jon.Wilson@scouting.org

High Trail

Iron Horse Big Muddy

Kaw

Lone Bear Mormon Trail Northern Lights Frontier Golden Eagle High Trail

Blue Elk

Pelathe P Iron Horse

% % % 60.0 72.0% 65.0% 93.4 104.6% 53.6% July % 94.5 2017 INVESTMENT % % % % 80.0 70.0 80.5 60.0 72.0% IN CHARACTER66.0 20 School Night District Kickoff, 7:00 pm

Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 M0-7, Blue Springs, MO

June

August

1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 M0-7, Blue Springs, MO

3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 M0-7, Blue Springs, MO

1 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 M0-7, Blue Springs, MO

3 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 M0-7, Blue Springs, MO

1 Eagle Scout Boards of Review, 6:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 M0-7, Blue Springs, MO

3 Eagle Scout Boards of Review, 6:00 pm Colonial Hills Community of Christ, 3539 M0-7, Blue Springs, MO

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

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

Ambassador of Scouting On May 25, the Blue Elk District held its annual Ambassador of Scouting Award Dinner. The highlight of the evening was to recognize two individuals who have made an impact in the lives of Scouting’s youth. The first honoree recognized was Dale Carter, our 2017 Ambassador of Scouting. Dale Carter is a Blue Springs District 1 Councilman and the program manager/co-host of the Dale Carter Morning Show on KFKF, 94.1 FM. Dale is also the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Our second honoree, Scott Young was recognized with the 2017 North Star Award. Scott’s career in education has spanned 38 years and he has announced his retirement as the Deputy Superintendent of the Blue Springs School District. Scott has dedicated his professional life to the service of others, hoping to impact the local community and the world at large in a positive way. On behalf of the Blue Elk District, we want to thank those that attended and for the many sponsors that made the event possible.

Dale Carter receives the 2017 Ambassador of Scouting Award

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

FRONTIER

Big Muddy

Blue Elk

Big Muddy Frontier

Golden Eagle

Key Leadership % % % 50.0 District Chairman 50.0 Kenneth 50.0 Garrett

(816) 522-9532

50.0%

High Trail

Iron Horse

John Creagar

(913) 221-8916

jmc@ctlawkc.com

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

Blue Elk

2017 INVESTMENT 66.0% 80.0% IN CHARACTER

Frontier

70.0%

Golden Eagle

July

80.5%

Big Muddy

High Trail

60.0%

No District Events

Iron Horse

15 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm East Patrol Police Station, 2640 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO 15 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm East Patrol Police Station, 2640 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO

Lone Bear

Mormon Trail

Northern Lights

Iron Horse Pelathe

Kaw

Pioneer Trails

Lone Bear Shawnee Trails

17 District Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm East Patrol Police Station, 2640 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO 17 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm East Patrol Police Station, 2640 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, MO

District Commissioner

David Lehman

District Director

Dusty Boatright

(816) 569-4967

Kerry Jorn

(816) 569-4937

Sr. District Executive Blue Elk

Kaw

Frontier

Lone Bear

dlehman708@aol.com

Golden Eagle

Mormon Trail

Dustin.Boatright@scouting.org Kerry.Jorn@scouting.org

High Trail

Northern Lights

July June 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO

Frontier and Pioneer Trails Districts Join for Fishing Derby and Camporee April 21-23 was an exciting weekend for more than 200 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from the heart of Kansas City! Frontier and Pioneer Trails Districts combined to provide camping, fishing, competition, an Order of the Arrow Call Out, and a whole lot of fun. Boy Scouts camped the entire weekend and participated in patrol competitions including first aid, shelter building and a whole lot more. The Cub Scouts had a great time with slingshots, leatherwork and the Missouri Frontier District Commissioner, John Creagar, Department of Conservation- assisting Cub Scouts with baiting hooks. led fishing derby! On the adult side, one of our very own Paraprofessionals, Benjamin Gregory, was called out, sealing his membership in the Order of the Arrow as a Brotherhood Member!

Iron Horse Pelathe

Kaw

Pioneer Trails

Lone Bear

Shawnee Trails

No District Events

August 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Police Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm St. James Catholic School, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO

District Service Project On April 22, the Golden Eagle District came together for a District wide service project. Shoal Creek Living History Museum has been a gracious host to many of our district campouts. Scouts helped with various projects around the property and what a difference they made! Thank you to all the volunteers and Scouts that helped give back to one of our hosts!

Frontier Paraprofessional, Benjamin Gregory, called out by the Order of the Arrow.

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26-29 Day Camp INVESTMENT % 66.0% 2017 80.0 70.0% 80.5% 60.0%Atkins-Johnson 72.0%Farm, 65.0% 93.4% IN CHARACTER % % % % % % % Gladstone, 72.0 65.0 93.4 94.5 104.6 53.6 MO 63.2 92.2%

August June

Kaw

High Trail

% Leadership 50.0% Key50.0 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% % % % % % % % 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0Scott 50.0 50.0 50.0% kenneth.garrett@courts.mo.gov District Chairman Howard (816) 918-7991 50.0 hscott@hilanddairy.com

District Commissioner

Big Muddy

Frontier Golden Eagle GOLDEN EAGLE

50.0%

District Director

Program Paraprofessional LaKisha Martin

Blue Elk

June/July 2017

DISTRICT INFORMATION Eagle HIGHGolden TRAIL

lue Elk

50.0%

lue Elk

80.0%

Frontier

Key50.0 Leadership % 50.0%

Big Muddy Iron Horse

High Trail

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

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

50.0%

District Chairman

Robert Borgelt

District Commissioner

Brian Johnson

(816) 651-7246

nitehood@gmail.com

District Director

Daniel Hemphill

(816) 569-4961

Daniel.Hemphill@scouting.org

Jesse Miller

(816) 569-4982

District Executive Frontier

Golden Eagle

2017 INVESTMENT % % IN 70.0 CHARACTER80.5

High Trail

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

Pelathe IRON HORSE

(816) 524-4006

60.0%

Big Muddy Iron Horse

bobb76@kc.rr.com

Jesse.Miller@scouting.org

District Chairman

Dan Kerling

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

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

(913) 952-5761

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

26-30 Day Camp 2017% INVESTMENT % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % 80.0 70.0 80.5 60.0 72.0 65.0 Johnson County Fairgrounds, 72.066.0 65.0 93.4 94.5 104.6 53.6 63.2 92.293.4 74.294.5 110104.6 No District Events IN CHARACTER

July

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August June 6 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO

dankerling@gmail.com

1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 1 Roundtable & School Night Kickoff, 7:00 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 700 NE Chipman Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO

26-29 Day Camp Jerry Smith Park, Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO

Building Blocks—2017 District Day Camp On June 26 through 29, all Cub Scouts will have the opportunity to explore a whole new world. Take a journey to the world of CubCraft at Jerry Smith Park, where the High Trail District will once again be putting on an outdoor experience, the likes of which this world has never seen!

Scouts will get the chance to explore a creative world where they will build crafts, paint, and even make elephant toothpaste! They’ll also learn to cook, explore a wild maze, and even improve their skills with a bow and arrow. Don’t miss the opportunity for your Scouts to explore what it means to build something new, explore something interesting, and expand their world as a Cub Scout.

Sign-ups are still open and will stay open until June 20 at www.ScoutCamping.org.

July June 1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 2024 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 8 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12483 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 15 Eagle Board of Review, 6:00 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12504 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS

No District Events

August 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 2024 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 10 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Indian Creek Community Church, 12483 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS

Olathe Leadership Breakfast The Third Annual Olathe Committee Leadership Breakfast was held Thursday, April 20. Over 100 Community Leaders from the public gathered at the Olathe Community Center to hear the Scouting story. Eagle Scout Jaeden Rolfson, Troop 86, gave a presentation on how Scouting has enhanced his life, and how it has helped improve the community. Frank H. Devocelle, Olathe Health President and CEO, was the recipient of the 2017 Iron Horse Good Scout Award, and explained why Scouting is more important now Left: Rick Schier, Event Co-Chair, Center: Frank than ever before. Together, more than H. Devocelle, Honoree, Right: Roger Messner, Event Co-Chair $13,000 was raised for local Scouting programs. Thank you to Roger Messner, Rick Schier, Kathryn Anastasio, and all the volunteers who made this event possible.

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den Eagle

50.0%

den Eagle

80.5%

DISTRICT INFORMATION High Trail

Iron Horse Big Muddy

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

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

KAW 50.0%

LONE BEAR 50.0%

Key Leadership

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

District Chairman

Vacant

District Commissioner

Larry Strickland

(816) 918-6171

outdoors1963@gmail.com

District Executive

Janell Neal

(816) 569-4983

Janell.Neal@scouting.org

High Trail

Pioneer Trai

Iron Horse Big Muddy

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

50.0%

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

50.0%

District Chairman

Gary Groff

groffdds@iland.net

District Commissioner

Bob Hale

(660) 238-7232

haloebb@gmail.com

District Director

David Riker

(816) 569-4974

David.Riker@scouting.org

(660) 924-4028

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

Pioneer Trai

8 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm August 2017 INVESTMENT 2017% INVESTMENT % % % % % % % % % % % 65.080.0 % 93.470.0 % 94.580.5 % 104.6 % 53.6 % 63.265.0 % 92.293.4 % 74.294.5 % 110104.6 % 42.453.6 % 60.0% 72.066.0 60.0 72.0 63.2% Cabela’s, IN CHARACTER IN CHARACTER 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS

July June 1 District Roundtable, 6:30 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W. Morse Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS 5-9 Kaw District Day Camp South Camp, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS

No District Events

August 3 Fall Huddle, 6:30 pm Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W. Morse Avenue, Bonner Springs, KS 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, KS

Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO

June 5-9 Cub Scout Day Camp Artesian Park, Clinton, MO 11 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO

July

8 Roundtable/Popcorn Training/ School Night Training, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO 15 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Clinton Scout Building, 808 Augusta St, Clinton, MO

No District Events

UCM Merit Badge Academy and Aviation Encampment April 22-23 | UCM Airport

Get your Popcorn!

Make sure to sign-up your unit to sell popcorn this year at www.hoac-bsa.org/ popcorn. You’ll have the opportunity to earn prizes, raise funds for your unit, and help support the council. Attend one of the Popcorn Seller’s Academy Trainings on Saturday August 12 at Cerner Riverport Campus or Saturday, August 19 at the Overland Park Convention Center and learn more about the 2017 sale. Make sure your Unit Kernel is planning on attending one of these trainings.

Important Dates: 08/12/17

Seller’s Academy

08/19/17

Seller’s Academy

08/21/17

Show-N-Sell Orders Due

09/08/17

Show-N-Sell Distribution

09/08/17

Sale Starts

10/02/17

Early-bird Orders Due

11/01/17

Prize Orders Due

11/03/17

Final Distribution

Troop 400, Warrensburg, MO, sponsored a merit badge academy held at the UCM Airport on April 22-23. Jason Gilbert lead the charge on this event and did an outstanding job! Jason not only involved Scouters, he also involved various professors and administrators from the UCM Campus and Aviation department. Numerous staff and volunteers helped with the event.

• 20 Merit Badges were offered along with Sunday flights, a Trail to First Class program, and Totin’ Chip.

• 25 Troops attended. Troop 158 from Republic, MO traveled the farthest (158 Miles) • There were approximately 673 completed merit badges and 153 Scouts completed other events (Trail to First Class, Sunday Flights, Totin’ Chip)

August Fall Huddle at Bonner Springs United Methodist Church We’re looking forward to our Fall Huddle at Bonner Springs United Methodist Church on August 3. This will be a kick-off for next year where we talk as a group about planning and pass out a few recognitions. We also plan to have some activities so invite other adults, leaders, SPLs, Crew Presidents and other Junior Leader Positions to attend! Mark you calenddars for the Fall Huddle at Bonner Springs United Methodist Church on August 3 at 7:00 pm 27 Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

Big Muddy n Horse

KawBlue Elk

Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Lone Bear Trail Eagle NorthernHigh Lights

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

MORMON TRAIL

District Chairman

Bruce Priday

(913) 523-4981

District Commissioner

Craig Reeve

(816) 304-9002

reevescouting@gmail.com

Senior District Executive

Jason Bledsoe

(816) 569-4984

Jason.Bledsoe@scouting.org

KawBlue Elk

Frontier Mormon Golden Trail Lone Bear Trail Eagle NorthernHigh Lights

2017 INVESTMENT % % % % % % 72.066.0 65.080.0 93.470.0 IN CHARACTER

bfpriday@gmail.com

District Chairman

50.0%

50.0%

Soaring Eag

1 Attend Local Roundtables

District Commissioner

Larry Duncan

(816) 213-9928

nsadv@kc.rr.com

District Executive

Anthony Gonnello

(816) 569-4911

Anthony.Gonnello@scouting.org

August

6 District Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Heart of America Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 23-24 LDS 11 year-old Scout Camp Camp Naish, 1100 Martinek Ln, Kansas City, KS No District Events

“Decisions Determine Destiny” LDS 11 year-old Scout Camp The LDS 11 year-old Scout camp will be a great experience! On June 23-24, 11 yearold Scouts will experience the excitement of Camp Naish with activities like swimming, climbing, rappelling, rifle shooting, archery, orienteering, crate stacking, COPE and more. There will be a campfire program with an inspirational testimony.

Scouts will reflect on each activity as well. Special thanks to Rebecca Cook, Margene Furnell, and Kammi Bean for all their leadership. There is still time to sign up!

July

Pioneer Trails

% % District % % % No Events 63.2 110104.6 42.453.6

8 Attend Local Roundtables

6 Attend Local Roundtables

nschair@kc.rr.com

(816) 797-8754

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

8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Lenexa Stake Center, 21515 W 101 St, Lenexa, KS

50.0%

Ted Wilson

2017% INVESTMENT % % % % % % % 53.6 % % % 72.0 93.4% 74.294.5 94.580.5 104.6 63.265.0 92.2 3 60.0 Attend Local Roundtables IN CHARACTER

June

July

Shawnee Trails

NORTHERN LIGHTS

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

Big Muddy n Horse

Pioneer Trails

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

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eag

92.2%

August

3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Platte County Community Center South, 8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO

12-15 Day Camp Platte County Fairgrounds, 400 1st St, Tracy, MO

Gonnello Named New District Executive On April 16, Anthony Gonnello assumed his role as the new District Executive of the Northern Lights District. Anthony is a Kansas City native and has grown up in Scouting. He started Cub Scouts in the third grade, earned his Arrow of Light, became a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say in 2008, earned his Eagle Scout Badge in 2011 with Troop 1269 in Raytown, Missouri, and has spent the last eight summers as a member of the H. Roe Bartle Camp Staff. Most recently he served as the Lone Star Program Director in 2015 and 2016. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/ Sociology in 2016. Anthony is very excited to begin his career with the Boy Scouts of America in his home council.

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74.2%

DISTRICT INFORMATION

ne Bear

Mormon Trail

Northern Lights

Pelathe

PELATHEHigh Trail

Frontier

Golden Eagle

Pioneer Trails

Iron Horse

Kaw

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

Lone Bear

Spirit Trail

Mormon Trail

Twin Rivers PelatheTRAILS Pioneer Trails PIONEER

Northern Lights

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

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

Twin Rivers

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

ne Bear

District Chairman

Scott Braden

(785) 423-1134

SoaringEagleSOC@gmail.com

District Commissioner

Scott Gates

(785) 550-8477

Scott-Gates@att.net

District Executive

Paul Taylor

(816) 569-4913

Mormon Trail

Frontier

Northern Lights

Golden Eagle

High Trail

Pelathe

Pioneer Trails

Iron Horse

Kaw

August

Paul.Taylor@scouting.org

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

Lone Bear

District Chair

Wayne Feuerborn

(816) 333-5742

WFeuerborn@HNTB.com

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

Spirit Trail

Mormon Trail

50.0%

Twin Rivers

Northern Lights

Pelathe

Pioneer Trails

2017 INVESTMENT % % % 94.5% 104.6% 53.6% 63.2 92.2% Meeting, 74.26:00 42.4% 3 District Commissioner’s pm 110 IN CHARACTER First Baptist Church, % 2017 INVESTMENT % % % 70.0% 80.5% 60.0% 72.0% 65.0 93.4 KS 94.5% IN 104.6 1330 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, CHARACTER 53.6

93.4%

June 1 District Commissioner’s Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 8 Planning Fair/District Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS

3 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Baptist Church, 1330 Kasold Dr., Lawrence, KS 17 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS

15 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS

July

No District Events

Shawnee Trails

63.2%

July

Soaring Eagle

% District % Events 92.2No 74.2

Spirit Trail

Twin Rivers

110%

42.4%

August

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

3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 3 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 3 Roundtable, 7:30 pm Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St, Kansas City, MO

12-15 Pioneer Trails Cub Scout Day Camp VFW Post 1829, 5904 Crystal Ave, Kansas City, MO

Paul Taylor Joins Pelathe District Please welcome Paul Taylor as the new District Executive for the Pelathe District. Paul is a 2nd generation Eagle Scout who grew up in Topeka, KS. Paul earned his degree in Recreation and Park Administration from Kansas State University.

He attributes his Scouting experience in playing a significant role in his 15-plus years of experience as a recreation professional. Paul is excited to now be joining Scouting as a professional.

Please welcome Paul as the newest member of the Heart of America Council and Pelathe District!

Districts Combine for Fishing Derby and Camporee More than 200 Scouts from the Pioneer Trails and Frontier Districts came together this April for a fun-filled weekend full of camping and fishing.

There were 139 Pioneer Trails Boy Scouts, 10 Frontier Boy Scouts, 63 Frontier Cub Scouts, and 32 of those Cub Scouts even camped overnight! The Boy Scouts camped the entire weekend and participated in patrol competitions and more.

Thanks to everyone who helped out!

Boy Scouts at the Fire Building Station

Scouts participating in the Physical Fitness Challenge

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

hern High LightsTrail

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

SHAWNEE TRAILS

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

District Chairman

Chris Hodgdon

(913) 205-8449

chris@hodgdon.com

District Commissioner

Scott Tener

(913) 422-7885

Scott.Tener@outlook.com

District Director

Jenna Bentrop

(816) 569-4969

Jennna.Bentrop@scouting.org

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

27 School Night Kick-Off, 7:00 pm

2017 INVESTMENT % % % % % %Museum, % % % 63.265.0 % 92.293.4 % 74.294.5 % County % 8788 % Johnson 04.660.0 53.672.0 110104.6 42.4Metcalf 53.6 IN CHARACTER Ave, Overland Park, KS

Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

Twin Rivers

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

SOARING EAGLE

% Key50.0 Leadership 50.0%

District Chairman

Dave Timpe

District Commissioner

Mary Kilkenny

(913) 645-9625

kilkennym12@gmail.com

District Director

Lizz Rhodus

(816) 569-4970

Lizz.Rhodus@scouting.org

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

TwinTori.LoGrasso@scouting.org Rivers

2017 INVESTMENT 63.2% 92.2% IN CHARACTER

74.2%

August June 1 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Shawnee United Methodist, 10700 Johnson Dr, Shawnee Mission, KS 12-16 Shawnee Trails Cubcraft Day Camp Shawnee Riverfront Park, 5800 Frisbee Rd, Shawnee, KS 15 Eagle Scout Boards of Review, 7:00 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

July

4 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm Shawnee United Methodist, 10700 Johnson Dr, Shawnee Mission, KS 10 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Atonement Lutheran, 9948 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 17 Eagle Scout Boards of Review, 6:30 pm Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10100 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

27 School Night Presenter/Organizer Training, 6:00 pm Johnson County Museum, 8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS

School Night for Scouting 2017!

Congratulations Shawnee Trails!!! During our 2016 School Nights for Scouting, over 550 Cub Scouts were recruited! That is almost twice as many Cub Scouts as the year before which was possible because of dedicated pack leaders and School Night presenters! In order to continue growth in Cub Scouts, it is time to prepare for School Night for Scouting 2017.

Be prepared for your School Night, plan your pack calendar before the end of the summer, plan to promote at a back-toschool event, and select a School Night coordinator. School Night dates for the fall will be coordinated by Jenna Bentrop and Lauren Crowder. Like last year, School Night dates will be held during the last two weeks of August. Shawnee Trails will hold a School Night Kick-Off on July 27th. Be on the look-out for more details coming soon!

June 1 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 1 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 5-9 Soaring Eagle Day Camp Camp Timberlake, 8285 W 179th St, Stilwell, KS 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 14 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS

dwtimpe@gmail.com

(913) 226-3566

July

No% District Events 110 42.4%

August 10 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 10 Merit Badge Counselor Training, 7:00 pm Jewish Community Center, 5801 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 17 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, 3401 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 16 Quarterly District Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 pm Leawood Justice Center, 4201 Town Center Dr, Leawood KS 24 Eagle Board of Review, 6:30 pm Colonial Presbyterian Church, 12501 W 137th St, Overland Park, KS

Day Camp at Camp Timberlake, June 5-9 We’re busy prepping for a week of fun at Camp Timberlake for the Soaring Eagle CubCraft Day Camp in June! It’s going to be a week filled with creating, building, and fun! We will be at Camp Timberlake off of 179th St in Stilwell, Kansas and it’s going to be a week you don’t want to miss. There are some spectacular surprises in store for each day! If you’re new to Scouting and haven’t been to a Day Camp yet, this is the one you want to try out. We have 16 programs ready to go and have outlined the Cub Scout requirements each boy will earn. To learn more, check out www.hoac-bsa.org/soaring-eagle-day-camp and like us Facebook for live updates, www.facebook.com/soaringeagledaycamp.

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DISTRICT INFORMATION

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

Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

Soaring Eagle

SPIRIT TRAIL 50.0%

50.0%

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

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

IN CHARACTER

Twin Rivers

TWIN RIVERS

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

2017 INVESTMENT % % 74.294.5 % % % % 63.265.0 92.293.4

Spirit Trail

% % 110104.6

6 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO 6 Day Camp Walking Leader Training, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO

Vacant

Kelsie.Clark@orbitalatk.com

District Commissioner

Vacant

Cami.Marcom@scouting.org

District Executive

Katie Dalton

Pioneer Trails

Shawnee Trails

24 Day Camp Staff Orientation Camp Reeder, Harrisonville, MO 26-30 Spirit Trail Day Camp Camp Reeder, Harrisonville, MO

July

13 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO 13 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

Soaring Eagle

Spirit Trail

2017 INVESTMENT 74.2% 110% IN CHARACTER June No District Events

July

No District Events

No District Events

August

6 Day Camp Program Staff Training, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO

50.0%

District Chairman

20 Day Camp Walking Leader Training, 6:3063.2 pm % % % 92.2% 42.453.6 Cass County Sherriff ’s Office, 2501 W Mechanic St, STE. 100, Harrisonville, MO

June

50.0% 50.0% Key Leadership

1 Roundtable, 7:00 pm Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, 2305 E South St, Harrisonville, MO 8 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO 8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm Archie United Methodist Church, 204 W Chestnut St, Archie, MO

Twin Rivers

42.4%

(816) 569-4973

Katie.Dalton@scouting.org

August 3 District Commissioner Meeting, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St Paola, KS 3 Roundtable, 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Peoria St, Paola, KS 10 District Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm La Hacienda, 546 Main St, Osawatomie, KS

Hello Summer!

It’s that time again. Cubs are getting ready for Day Camp and troops are getting ready for their summer activities. With school being out, it’s easy to forget about all that Scouting brings to the table. Make sure you are keeping in contact with your unit to stay updated on all the great things they are doing over the summer. Packs… check out the Twin Rivers Activities page for more information about the Summertime Pack award.

Troops…Camp is coming! Whether you are going to Bartle or Naish, it’s a time for learning and growing. Have fun out there and make some memories!

15 Day Camp Staff Training, 6:30 pm Cass County Sherriff ’s Office, 2501 W Mechanic St, STE. 100, Harrisonville, MO

Investment in Character Goal Achieved The Spirit Trail District has had a phenomenal Investment in Character season!

Our leaders and parents have raised $23,265 or 112% of our goal of $20,795! Adding that success to the efforts of our Patron Lunch team and the Community campaign team, the District has raised $65, 865 on a goal of $59,795 for a total of 110%! Thank you to our IIC team—John Hoye, Kris Turnbow, and Rob Tait, as well as our leaders and parents that continue to give back in so many ways.

Twin Rivers District Scouts enjoy the parade at Scout Day at the K on April 30.

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