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November/ December 2000

2 . . . .President’s Winner CircleA Decline in ValuesCouncil Calendar

3 . . . .EndowmentsTributes

4 . . . .2001 National Scout JamboreeJamboree Popcorn SaleEagles

5 . . . .Sporting Clays for ScoutingCollege of Commissioner Service

6 . . . .Camping / Training

7 . . . .Wetzel Golf TournamentAdvancement PatchesCongressional Award

8-15 District News

2000 Silver Beavers Selected

Annual Business Meeting and ElectionsThe Annual Corporate Business meeting forthe Heart of America Council will be held onNovember 15, 2000. During this meeting,election of officers, board of directors, andmembers-at-large will be conducted.

F. William Lewis William E. Vigneron Charles R. Athey Charles J. Berkel Carol A. Howell Craig A. Liljegren

Gus R. Meyer Gary L. Williams John Gaston Phil Kirk Larry L. Vaughn Pat Saviano

Rebekah B. Hannan Robert E. Johnson Richard L. Martin Raymond D. Norris Sam L. Greenberg Tommy L. Jewitt

Vicki S. Saviano Wallace E. Adams, Jr.

Roy L. WilliamsChief Scout Executive

The 2000 Silver Beaver recipients to be honored at the Annual BusinessMeeting and Recognition Dinner on November 15, 2000 are:

The Silver Beaver Award is the highestaward bestowed by a local Council as arecognition of the National Court ofHonor for distinguished service to youthwithin a Council’s service area.

The dinner and recognition programwill begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Kansas CityMarriott Downtown, Kansas City, Mis-

souri. The cost will be $35.00 per person.Reservations are required. For additionalinformation, please contact Mark Brayer at816-942-9333 or 800-776-1110. TheGuest Speaker for the evening is Roy L.Williams, Chief Scout Executive of theBoy Scouts of America.

A special, “By invitation only” recep-

tion will be held prior to the banquet forpersons who are members of the Council’sEndowment Heritage Society. ContactJason Baxendale for details (816) 942-9333x 129.

AdventuresIn Scouting

2 • November/ December 2000 • Adventures in Scouting

Council Calendar

November1 Council Day

Camp Meeting4 COPE and Climbing Program

Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow7 Election Day8 SNAWS Meeting

10 Bartle Closed until Dec. 111 Veterans Day

Popcorn Show and Sell Ends12 Popcorn “Take Order” Sale Ends14 Popcorn and Prize Orders due15 Council Recognition Banquet

and Business Meeting

16 OA Lodge Executive CommitteeMeeting

20 Naish Closed until Dec. 121 Council Executive Committee

Meeting22 Naish Contractors Luncheon23 Thanksgiving

Scout Center and Scout Shop closed

24 Scout Center and Scout Shop closed

25 Service Center ClosedScout Shop Open 10-3

December1 Popcorn Pick-up

Council Executive Board Training2 OA Development Conference

Woodcarvers WorkshopPopcorn Pick-up

6 Council DayCamp Meeting

9 Area 6 OA Lodge Officers Orientation

13 SNAWS MeetingPow Wow Staff Evaluation

MeetingCouncil FOS Kick-Off

16 Naish and Bartle Closed until January 3

21 Winter Begins

22 Hanukkah

25 ChristmasScout Center and Scout Shop

Closed

26 Scout Center and Scout Shop Closed

Camp Staff Reunion

27 Service Center Open/ScoutShop Open 9-6 p.m.

28 Service Center Open /ScoutShop Open 9-9 p.m.

29 Scout Shop Closed for Inventory

30 Scout Shop Closed for Inventory

31 New Year’s Eve

January1 New Year’s Day

Scout Center and Scout Shop Closed

2 Service Center Open/Scout Shop Open 9-6 p.m.

6 OA Winter Banquet8 SNAWS Meeting

Council Day Camp Meeting9 Popcorn Payments are due

15 Martin Luther King, Jr. DayScout Center and Scout Shop

Closed

16 Council Executive Board Meeting

17 Pow Wow Staff MeetingDistrict Key 3 Training

16 OA Lodge Executive Committee Meeting

19 OA-National Leadership Seminar



24 Council DOE Staff Meeting

27 2001 Webelos Camp Draw

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTINGPublished January, February, March, April, May, June/July, August, September, October,November/December by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America. Mailedwithout charge to all Cubmasters, assistant Cubmasters, den leaders, den leader coaches,Webelos leaders, Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters, Team Coaches, Explorer Advisors,assistant Explorer Advisors, Venturing crew leaders, unit chairmen, chartered organizationrepresentatives, district committee, all commissioners, all board members.

PRESIDENTJohn D. Novak

VICE PRESIDENTSClifford W. IlligRichard T. BoeshaarThomas J. McCullough

TREASURERStephen M. Clifford

LEGAL COUNSELDavid A. Fenley

COUNCIL COMMISSIONERRobert C. Canfield

SCOUT EXECUTIVEJames J. Terry, Jr.

EDITORChristine Latta

Congratulations to President’sWinners’ Circle Districts

North StarRichard Martin, District Chair Jim Olshefski, District CommissionerBrad Richerson, FOS ChairBill Coyne, Growth Chair

Santa Fe Trail Bill Cheek, District ChairForrest Bolles, District CommissionerLarry Hawks, FOS ChairJerry Robinson, Growth Chair

Pioneer TrailsRick Boeshaar, District ChairPat Saviano, District CommissionerBrad Van Auken, FOS ChairJohn Franklin, Growth Chair

ThunderbirdDel Wilkinson, District ChairLarry Overfield, District CommissionerRon Juergensen, FOS ChairFred Bixler, Growth Chair

Twin RiversJene Vickrey, District ChairDave Miller, District Commissioner

Big MuddyKeith Dorsch, District ChairLarry Maxwell, District CommissionerLeland Kolkmeyer, FOS Chair

A Decline in ValuesTops Americans’Concerns for Youth

The President’s Winner’s Circle is a recognition for those districts who achievetwo important benchmarks by June 30, increasing the number of youth served by2% compared to the previous year and reaching the district’s Friends of Scoutinggoal. These two benchmarks are important because they represent an increase in the

number of youth positively impacted by the Scouting program and by achieving theFOS goal by June 30, this enables the district volunteers to focus solely on deliveringthe Scouting program the remainder of the year.

Congratulations to the volunteers of these districts who achieved President’s Winners’ Circle 2000:

Thank you for your efforts in delivering a quality program to over 55,000 youth in the Heart of America Council.

What value is placed on characteristics such as honesty, integrity, ingenuity, andloyalty by the youth and adults of today? It used to be true that to uphold one’sintegrity in business dealings was more important than the bottom line. At whatpoint did the lines defining success become so gray? How can we begin redefiningthose boundaries to ensure a better tomorrow for the future leaders of this country?

Today’s society is searching for answers—answers to questions that will take usback to a time when strong values were at the core of good leadership. Most peoplewill agree that a major problem in today’s society and major cause of such incidents asthe Columbine High School tragedy is a lack of family values. Some will say that wehave allowed young people to become indifferent, rarely appearing for evening mealswith the family or spending time with elders.

Most people in America will say that we need to find our way back to a more tra-ditional way of life, when the family was at the core of American life and values weremore than a monetary estimate of worth.

A number of variables such as changing family structures, technological advance-ments, and increasingly diverse populations are imposing challenges on today’s soci-ety. Technology seems to be driving our culture to new realms of possibilities—newplaces and new opportunities. Some might believe that appreciation for one another,nature, and conservation of natural resources have taken a back seat to the Internetand cellular phones. What impact are these things having on America’s youth—theleaders of tomorrow?

Not learning values tops the public’s list of problems facing kids in Americaaccording to the Kids These Days report issued by the Public Agenda. As we attemptto bring family values back to the core of our existence, family-based programs andorganizations are a vital part of the process.

“Because they define the problem as one of values, Americans gravitate towardsolutions that help develop young people’s character. People believe that schoolsshould help teach kids discipline, honesty, and respectfulness toward themselves andothers. They believe community centers and volunteer organizations like the BoyScouts could be effective because they lend moral structure to youngsters’ lives.”–Source: Kids These Days, The Public Agenda, 1997The Kid These Days report indicates that more than half (53 percent) of the par-

ents surveyed for the study believe that “greater reliance on volunteer organizationslike the Boy Scouts would be a very effective way to help kids.” The Boy Scouts ofAmerica is an organization that cultivates family values and leadership skills amongits members, while providing a common denominator between youth and adults.

The October Issue of In Support of Values


Tribute FundsIn Memory Of:

Louis ChandlerJimmy & Patricia ClarkFrank & Drue ReigelmanClaude W. Sherwin, Jr.Arvid H. EdwardsAaron GuestBoy Scout Troop 1220Boy Scout Troop 1269Mark SiedlikSt. Regis Parents for Scouting Troop 98Gary & Rebecca FosterBrent SchondelmeyerJames & April HaleJohn & Debra CobbBoy Scout Troop 1221Stephen & Barbara BodanskeJames & Patricia RittelJames Rittel, Jr.Patrick RittelSpencer M. KaullenJohn Minor Purcell Teri Lea Chandler-PurcellLarry KambergJohn PerkinsRobert CooleyJohn, Elain & Sean OlveraDoug Entriken

Karen S. AndersonAnonymous DonorsKeith B. KoenigsdorfButch HeyingBill & Frances Vandenberg, Sr.Bill & Mariann Vandenberg, Jr. William R. BonewitsJo BonewitsSteve & Debbie RobertsStanley E. WorrellJack ArmstrongDonald Ray Edwards, Jr.Greater Kansas City ADRA, Inc.Lewis J. McNaughton, IIIYvonne & David Thompson Pamela & Randy GlasnappJ. D. & Jennifer MundayL. Willard & Evelyn PetersonJohn & Roxanne MorseTim HoitingRobert & Phyllis BeckPeter & Michele BuffkinFrederick & Sherry AdamsRod HieronymusBill & Mariann Vandenberg, Jr.

George BedingerDail & Sallie Hobbs

Glen WhitakerBonnie Vandiver

Jack L StanleyBruce & Linda Bradley

Warren BrittainJim & Mary Sue GlidewellKyle & Rhonda StoutRobert & Freda DurbinCharles & Louise Van OrmerSandra Sue & Ricky E. Van TuylDaniel & Angela MesecherM. Elizabeth MesecherGarold & Connie MesecherLisa QuillinRita GouldSteven & Kimberly LongCarol J. BaccalaJack E. & Eleanor L. BallDick Smith FordAnonymous Carl CondraDuane Ball

Paul FreemanDon & Phyllis Carlyle

Glenn F. BlinzlerAnderson Survey Co.

Clark Carey WaldramRita WehmeyerMary PaulakovichMary BichselSharon HaleyDee StaffordKatherine OrsonLinda GingrichMike McGill

In Honor Of:The Birthday of

W. J. Vandenberg, Sr.Bill & Mariann Vandenberg, Jr.

Roger Lambson and Victoria ThomasJoe Ramsey

EndowmentNew Endowment Director

Jason M. Baxendale hasjoined the Heart ofAmerica Council as theEndowment Director. AnOlathe, Kansas native,Jason graduated fromOlathe North High Schoolin 1992. He was an EagleScout from Troop 86, and amember of the Order of theArrow. He also served onthe summer camp staff atCamp Naish.

Jason earned his Bache-lor of Arts degree in politi-cal science from KansasState University. He alsoearned his Juris Doctordegree from The WashburnUniversity School of Lawin Topeka, Kansas. For thepast eighteen months he served as a Trust Administrator for UMB Bank in KansasCity. Jason may be reached at (816) 942-9333, Ext. 129 or [email protected].

Tax Quote of the MonthIntroduce a wise and efficient system

of taxation, and life and energy will per-vade the country. Without such a system,it will sink into general and fatal paralysis.

— The Atlantic Magazine

TaxesDeath Tax Relief Now Act of 2000

In the waning days of the Congres-sional year, Rep. John Tanner (D-TN)and other “Blue Dog” coalition membersintroduced yet another estate tax reliefbill. Rep. Tanner noted, “I cannot goalong with those who believe an ‘all ornothing’ strategy should be the course wechart for those to whom we have beenpromising tax relief.”

The proposals include:1. Simplification of the complex rules such

as the Qualified Family Owned Busi-ness Exclusion.

2. Increasing the exemption equivalent to$1.3 million per person immediately,with continued increases by the year2010 to $2 million per person.

3. Indexing the unified credit, and thusthe exemption equivalent, for inflation.

4. Reducing all rates by 20%, producing atop rate of 44%.The proposed legislation is significant,

since it represents a reasonable middleground in the heated estate tax rhetoric.The ‘all or nothing’ approach of many inCongress is indeed an unlikely ultimateresult. Given the historic propensity forCongress to compromise on tax legisla-tion, the estate tax reform process in2001 could very possibly implementmost of the Tanner proposals.

IRS Finds Its HeartOn September 25, 2000 the IRS

issued a legal memo, ILM 200038059stating that parents would not be enti-

tled to exemptions for children that hadbeen kidnapped by strangers. Predict-ably, there was a firestorm of protest overthe Service ruling. Rep. Jim Ramstad,(R-MN), introduced the “Missing Chil-dren Tax Fairness Act of 2000” to over-turn the IRS ruling. Mr. Ramstad noted,“This legislation is needed to over rule acruel, heartless and anti-family ruling bythe IRS.”

The bill, H.R. 5117, passed the Housein a 419-0 vote. The IRS promptly mod-ified the legal memorandum (ILM200034029) and created a presumptionthat the parents would still be entitled toclaim dependency exemptions.

Personal FinanceGifts of Land

Gifts of land can include vacant land,or land with a home, a commercialbuilding or other structure on it. The giftis accomplished by deeding property to acharity.

When land or land with its buildingsis deeded to a charity, there are severalconsiderations. If the property is givenoutright to a charity, there is a deductionfor the fair market value. This value isdetermined by an appraisal by an inde-pendent appraiser.

Usually, most property is quite easy toappraise. For a residence or most com-mercial buildings, the appraiser willdetermine the value of comparable prop-erties. He or she will then evaluate yourproperty and determine the fair marketvalue as of the date of the gift. Theappraisal is required for the donor’s Form1040 Income Tax Return. For gifts ofland over $5,000 in value, the appraisedvalue is entered on Form 8283 and theappraiser signs the form.

There are two excellent benefits forgifts of land. First, there is an income tax

deduction for the fair market value of thegift. Since this is a gift of appreciatedproperty, the deduction is useable to30% of your income each year. You mayreceive the full value of the deduction,but it may take two, three or more yearsto report the write off amount. You haveas many as six total years to take thededuction. Second, so long as there is noprearranged agreement to sell the prop-erty, there is a bypass of capital gain. Thisbypass can save 20% or more in capitalgains taxes.

There are two concerns that mayoccur with property. First, there may bedebt on the property. If you give prop-erty to charity with a debt on the prop-

erty, then you will receive a charitablededuction for the value of the equity. Inaddition, there is a partial reporting ofcapital gain on your transfer of the debtto the charity.

Second, some property may haveenvironmental concerns. It may be nec-essary to obtain an EnvironmentalImpact Survey to make sure that thereare no problems with the property.

Gifts of land can work very well forboth the donor and the charity. Thedonor receives a charitable deduction,bypasses the gain on the gift of the prop-erty and the charity can either use theproperty or sell and receive a very nicebenefit.


EaglesDistrict Unit # First Name Middle Name Last Name Board of Review Charter Organization

NS 702 Noah Christian Moore 8/26/00 LDS Church, Excelsior Springs Ward

NS 271 Brent Matthew O’Halloran 8/27/00 Gashland United Methodist Church

TB 264 Jason Adam Letterman 8/28/00 Lee’s Summit UMC

BE 383 Ethan Joseph DeCota 8/30/00 East 39th St. RLDS Church

TB 255 Todd Michael Miller 8/31/00 Woods Chapel United Methodist Church

TB 98 Daniel Eldon Morales 8/31/00 St. Regis Parents for Scouting

NS 433 Sean Michael Lobdell 8/31/00 Heartland Presbyterian Center

LB 400 Edward Dean Hart 9/6/00 United Methodist Men’s Org.

TB 661 Jeffrey Thane Blake 9/6/00 LDS Church Raytown Ward, KCMO Stake

KW 33 Jordan Russell White 9/7/00 United Church of the Good Shephard

KW 169 Mark Daniel Dugan 9/7/00 First Baptist Church

NS 180 Paul Michael Mancuso 9/10/00 St. Charles Parents for Scouting

NS 180 Sean Paul Ludwig 9/10/00 St. Charles Parents for Scouting

NS 357 Skylar William Barnes 9/10/00 St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church

BE 282 Ryan S. Gold 9/14/00 Trinity Episcopal Church

BE 282 Charles Edward McGrath IV 9/14/00 Trinity Episcopal Church

TB 469 Brandon Levi Brown 9/18/00 Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church

PL 53 Nicholas C. Mosher 9/20/00 First Christian Church

SFT 299 Andrew James Gerhardt 9/21/00 Asbury Methodist Church

SFT 299 Parker David Madill 9/21/00 Asbury Methodist Church

SFT 181 Joshua Christopher Herigon 9/21/00 Holy Trinity Catholic Church

SFT 648 Neil Enoch McLeod 9/21/00 LDS Church, Lenexa Ward

SFT 381 Mitchell Andrew Brown 9/21/00 Corinth Scouts Inc.

TB 537 Christopher Jon Doyle 10/3/00 Lee’s Summit Evening Optimist Club

TB 537 Ryan Van Slead 10/3/00 Lee’s Summit Evening Optimist Club

TB 537 Marc Brent Harrison 10/3/00 Lee’s Summit Evening Optimist Club

TB 537 Joshua David Olberding 10/3/00 Lee’s Summit Evening Optimist Club

TB 537 Aaron Kenneth Page 10/3/00 Lee’s Summit Evening Optimist Club

TB 537 John Edward Roberson 10/3/00 Lee’s Summit Evening Optimist Club

TB 264 Linden Michael Parsons 10/9/00 Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church

PT 80 Anthony M Eddingfield 10/9/00 Holy Cross Parents for Scouting

PT 80 William Robert Taft 10/9/00 Holy Cross Parents for Scouting

KW 167 Adam Edward Turner 10/5/00 St. Joseph Catholic Church

NS 9 Jon Alan Matthew 08/31/00 First United Methodist Church

KW 169 Matthew James Dugan 10/05/00 First Baptist Church

SFT 369 Nicholas John Robinson 08/17/00 Edgerton Southern Baptist Church

SFT 369 Trevor A Cropp 08/17/00 Edgerton Southern Baptist Church

NS 397 Michael Clifford Mabrey 10/03/00 Kearney Lions Club

BE 192 Christopher Ryan Wilcox 10/10/00 Susquehanna Baptist Church

BE 192 Sean Michael Wells 10/10/00 Susquehanna Baptist Church

TR 126 Paul R Schreffler 10/04/00 First United Methodist Church

PT 87 Tony Alan Eaton II 08/05/00 Bader Memorial Christian Church

2001 National Scout JamboreeDecember is approaching and the

snow may be starting to fly. However,before you know it summer campingseason will be here. If you’re like me,there are just too many Scouting adven-tures for me and my boy to choose from—Sea Base, Bartle, Naish, Philmont,etc., etc., etc. We want to do them all! Ifyour son only has time for one activitynext summer, it needs to be the NationalScout Jamboree. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Without a doubt theJamboree is the most exciting trip I’veever been on—with or without a Scoutuniform. It is a life experience that yourson will always cherish. Council contin-gent troops are forming now and springcampouts are just around the corner.Call today for details and bring your sonto a rally to see for himself.

The Jamboree trip will run from July21st through August 3rd, 2001, and willinclude a three-day tour of WashingtonD.C. prior to departing for Fort A. P.Hill, Virginia. Call today for details and info! You may contact Mark Brayeror Roger Hoyt at Council, (816) 942-9333. You may also call your 2001 Jamboree Promotion Committee:Dr. Bob Huster (816) 781-8692, JimSalisbury (816) 373-5044, RussellDowning (816) 587-2025, Dr. NormanSmith (816) 587-9545, Dr. John Carter(913) 451-2348, Dan Quintero (816)241-1406, or Bill Price (913) 384-5342.

Heart of America Council contingent Troop 1438 poses for a picture in front of their gateway at the 1997 Jamboree. Adult leaders are RussellDowing, Scoutmaster; John Ryan, Bill Price, and Norman Smith, Assistant Scoutmasters.

The National Jamboree Committee and the Heart of Amer-ica Council have joined to offer a fundraising opportunity forNational Jamboree participants.

The sale begins September 30th, 2000. Extra popcornforms may be picked up at the Council Service Center cus-tomer service counter. All completed order forms should beclearly marked: National Jamboree Participant and given toLiz Honeycutt in Camping Services by November 14th at5pm. This is the last day orders will be accepted.

Pick up of popcorn orders must be made at Seaton VanLines: 15765 S. Keeler, Olathe, KS on Saturday, December2nd, 2000 from 1-3 p.m. Payment should be collected andclearly marked: National Jamboree Participant and turned into the Council Service Center by January 11, 2001.

Scouts selling popcorn will receive 32% of the gross salestowards the Jamboree. This will be internally applied to theScouts Jamboree account. For more information contact Jam-boree Staff Advisor Morgan McNally at (816) 942-9333 x132.

BOY SCOUT /G.S. WETZEL MEMORIAL GOLF

TOURNAMENT

The 19th annual Boy Scout/G.S. Wetzel MemorialGolf Tournament was a terrific success. The field was

comprised of 39 four-person teams totaling 156 players.

The tournament through participation and sponsorshipraised $12,508.07 for the operation and maintenance

of the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, near Osceola, MO.

The major sponsors include Golden Valley CountryMarket, Charles E. Beverage, Hilty Quarries and

St. Luke’s Medical.


Attention All BoyScout Leaders!

Would the boys of your troop like to have theopportunity to earn the Shotgun Merit Badge?

Announcing:The 2nd Annual Tony Adams and Friends

Sporting Clays for Scouting

Saturday May 12thAt

Powder Creek Gun Club-Lenexa, KSReserve your Troop’s spot now to participate in a day ofShooting Sports. Boy Scouts will have the opportunity toearn the entirety of the Shotgun Merit Badge on a single Sat-urday. Scouts will also have the opportunity to compete inboth Trap & Skeet Competitions. Camping sites are avail-able and encouraged for interested Boy Scouts.

Prizes will be awarded to top shooters.

If your Troop is interested in participating in this excitingweekend, reserve your spot now. There are a limited num-ber of openings to participate in the Shotgun Merit BadgeClass, and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, contact Glen Steenberger @ the Council Service Center (816) 942-9333

2001 College of CommissionerService announces expandedContinuing EducationCurriculum for all Scouters.

The Tenth Annual Heart of America Council Col-lege of Commissioner Service will be held at Ft. Leav-enworth, KS, Saturday, March 10, 2001. Dean of theCollege, Bill Anderson has announced a new expandedcurriculum, which will include new courses added tothe continuing education program. These new courseswill be of interest to all Scouters, including Commis-sioners. You don’t have to be a Commissioner to attendthe College. Continuing Education courses are open toall registered Scout Leaders. If you ever wanted to knowmore about being a Commissioner, this is your oppor-tunity. Current C.E. courses under developmentaddress current topics in Scouting and a review of tra-ditional Scouting values. Watch for further announce-ments in the following months.

Dean Bill Anderson can be reached at 785-843-2044. The Council contact is Jason Scott, 816-942-9333 ext. 169.

MAIL EARLY!!!RESERVATIONS MUST BE MAILED BY DECEMBER 7, 2000 OR HAND

DELIVERED TO THE COUNCIL SERVICECENTER BY DECEMBER 11, 2000.


Camping and Training

Caution—Hunting SeasonThe H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation will be closed November 10-27, 2000due to Missouri Firearms deer hunting season. Please use caution whileconducting activities during this period. No one shall hunt upon the H.Roe Bartle Scout Reservation without prior written consent of the Reser-vation Director. Any agreements, both verbal and written, made beforeSeptember 1, 2000 are considered VOID.

Bartle and Naish ClosedThe H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation

is closed to all activities November 10 toNovember 27, 2000 due to the Missourideer hunting season and Thanksgivingholiday. Caution is advisable for anyunit planning outdoor activities duringthe various hunting seasons. Bartle andNaish will be closed from December 16,2000 through January 3, 2001 for theholiday observance.

Wood Carving WorkshopA wood carving workshop will be

held at the Naish South Camp DiningLodge on December 2 from 9:00 a.m. to2:30 p.m. The cost is $9.00 per personand includes a wood carving knife.Please bring your own sack lunch. Reg-istration is limited to the first 75 paidparticipants. Please pick up your regis-tration form at your district roundtable.Participants must be Boy Scouts.

Camp Staff ApplicationsApplications for camp staff, at both

Bartle and Naish Scout Reservations, arecurrently available on the Heart ofAmerica Council web-site at www.hoac-bsa.org or at the Council Service Center.Also, you will be able to pick one up atyour November roundtable. First inter-views will be given to those applicationsreceived by December 1, 2000.

“A Scout is Thrifty”Saving for summer camp can help

teach Scouts how to manage money anda budget. There are many ways to payfor summer camp including the Scout’sfamily, popcorn sales or other fund-raising activities, chartered partners andfinancial aid. Some Scouts pay for campwith one or a combination of each ofthese sources. As little as $3.85 (Bartle)or $2.79 (Naish) saved each week wouldcover the camp fee. By starting early,

each Scout can “save his own way” andenjoy Scout camp. This is an importantlesson that, when learned early will last a lifetime. Financial assistance cangreatly help, but does not cover theentire camp fee.

Mic-O-Say Tribal CouncilRecommendations

Recommendations for 2001 Mic-O-Say Tribal Council elevations are due tothe Council Service Center by 5:00 p.m.on Thursday, March 1, 2001.

Individuals recommended will, ifapproved by the Council of Chieftains,fulfill an important responsibility servingon the Tribal Council. They will berequired to complete orientation andtraining sessions. Elevation to the TribalCouncil is not an honor—it is a respon-sibility.

Contact the Council Service Centerfor recommendation forms.

Donations Help CampThere are many Scouters who help

camp with their donations of time,money and equipment and thanks goesto all! However, two particular Scoutershave helped the H. Roe Bartle ScoutReservation with donations of expensiveequipment that should be recognized.Joe Falco of Sportsman Tracker andMarine has donated a fishing barge tothe lakefront of Bartle Camp within thelast few years. This equipment is used totransport non-swimmers to Cedar Bluffin our paddles program, as a safety boatfor water-skiing, and even to pull skiers ifone of our boats is down. Bob Cun-ningham has, for many years, donated apick-up truck for our use during thesummer. His truck has been invaluableto the reservation in numerous ways.Thank you Bob and Joe for your dona-tions over the years and your dedicationto Scouting.

2000 Camp Staff Reunion (Rotary, Naish, Bartle)Heart of America Council camp staff past and present should mark their calen-

dars for Sunday, December 26, 2000 and plan to attend the annual staff reunion.The gathering will take place at Benjamin Ranch, 6401 E. 87th Street, Kansas City,MO at 6:00 p.m. and dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Use the accompanying reservationform and mail no later than December 7, 2000 or register in person at the CouncilService Center by Monday, December 11, 2000. NO DINNER RESERVATIONSWILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THESE DATES. Walk-in dinner registrationscannot be accepted. See your camp friends and relive the “good ole days” at thisyear’s staff reunion!

Training:

TRAIN THE TRAINERTrain the Trainer (TTT) is an advanced training techniques course for

trainers that have already taken Basic Train the Trainer. It emphasizes train-ing techniques and provides “hands on” use of these techniques. The TTTConference for the year 2001 will be held on February 3, 2001. Registrationforms are being sent to monthly Roundtables. Be sure to look for it at yournext Roundtable or visit the Council Service Center Resource Center.

2001 Council Camp Workdays: H. Roe Bartle / Theodore NaishWanted – You and your friends to help prepare camp for this summer,

no experience required, will train!Each year, volunteers are responsible for assisting with the opening of the Bartle

and Naish Scout Reservations. A wide variety of projects will be scheduled. Typicalprojects include; painting, basic building repair, tent and cot repair, roofing, plumb-ing and general clean up. If you, or Scouters in your group, possess a particular tradeor skill please call in advance so a specific project could be scheduled. Check-in is atthe maintenance barns.

BARTLEWorkdays are open to any adult (age 18 and above) who pre-registers with the

Council Service Center prior to a workday. Please register in ADVANCE with camp-ing services at (816) 942-9333 or (800) 776-1110 or by filling out the workday formif you plan to attend so we will be sure to have enough material on hand and alsoenough food. Meals are provided at adult workdays, so be sure to let us know whichmeals (breakfast, lunch, supper) you’ll attend.

All registered Boy Scouts and leaders are encouraged to attend. Units will pro-vide all of their own meals. They will need to fill out a short-term camping reserva-tion form and check-in with the Campmasters at the Cortez Health Lodge whenthey arrive.

NAISHWorkdays at Camp Naish are open to all registered Boy Scouts and leaders. If you

plan to attend, please register with camping services by calling or filling out the work-day form. Lunch will be made available to those requesting it—when registering inADVANCE.

Any troop may also make special arrangements for their own workday bycontacting the camp ranger at the following numbers: Naish – (913) 422-1035,Bartle – (417) 646-8115.

Winter Banquet of Tamegonit LodgeThe 2001 Tamegonit Lodge Winter Banquet will be held Saturday, January 6,

2001 at the Jack Reardon Civic Center, 5th and Minnesota in Kansas City, KS.Fellowship begins at 4:00 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $18.00 per per-son. Do not miss the fun and fellowship. Reservations are due by December 15,2000. Use the reservation form below, and mail to: Winter Banquet, P.O. Box414177, Kansas City, MO 64141-4177. Make checks payable to HOAC.

Name________________________________ Phone #_________________District/Chapter ______________________ Troop #___________________Please reserve ____ places @ $18.00 each $____________Tables for 8 persons @ $12.00 each – List names below $____________$5 late charge if paid at door or postmarked after 12/15/2000 $____________OA Winter Banquet — Account # 2-2631-930-00 $____________LIST ALL PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING TOTAL $____________

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2000 Camp Staff Reunion Reservation Form — Acct #: 1-6801-717-20December 26th, 2000, Benjamin Ranch, 6401 E. 87th Street, Kansas City, MO

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE!!!Total

Please enclose $17.00 per reservation. # of reservations____ enclosed $__________

Mail to: Heart of America Council, BSACamping ServicesP.O. Box 414177Kansas City, MO 64141-4177

Name, address, and telephone number of a potential new staff member:

Name ________________________________ Telephone #___________________

Address ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip _______________________________________________________

2001 Workday Sign-Up

Name _________________________________ Phone (W)___________________

Address ________________________________ Phone (H)___________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________ Unit_________ District________

YES, Count on me for the following workdays:2001 Spring

March 3, 2001 ❑ Naish April 21, 2001 ❑ Bartle ❑ NaishMarch 10, 2001 ❑ Bartle May 5, 2001 ❑ Bartle ❑ NaishMarch 24, 2001 ❑ Bartle ❑ Naish May 19, 2001 ❑ Bartle ❑ Naish

Breakfast (Bartle) Lunch (Bartle & Naish) Dinner (Bartle)❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No

TOTAL ATTENDANCE: __________ SCOUTS __________ LEADERS

Adventures in Scouting • November/ December 2000 • 7

Tellebration!a weekend of storytelling in Kansas City

November 18 & 19, 2000Tickets: Children’s $2.00 advance, $3.00 at door, family ticket $10.00,

Ghost Stories $6.00To order tickets: Send Leader’s name, address, phone #, number of tickets, time/date

of performance and check to River and Prairie Storyweavers, PO Box 25261, KC, Mo 64119

Ticket orders received by Nov. 10 will be mailed. All others will be held at the box office as Will Call.

Info about tickets call Gary Kunts @ 816-452-6893

Info about shows call Doyle Pace @ 816-361-0171

Just Off Broadway,Saturday, Nov. 18

Children's shows 10:00 am & 1:00 pm

(ages 6-12)Ghost Stories

8:00 pm(ages 10 - up)

Ernie Miller NatureCenter in Olathe

Sunday Nov. 19

Family show 2:00 pm

Maple WoodsCommunity College

Kansas City NorthSunday Nov. 19

Family show 2:00 pm

Hey, Leaders, would you like free rankadvancement patches for your Pack or

Troop until December 31, 2001?

For more information call your District Executive, Family FOS Chair or Britt Davis at (816) 942-9333 ext. 124.

HERE’S HOW – If you participate in the Family Friends of Scouting program and achieveyour unit goal and participation goal, you can receive free rank advancementpatches until December 31, 2001. This includes Bobcat, Bear, Wolf,Webelos and Arrow of Light for the Cub Scout program; Scout, Tenderfoot,Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle* for the Boy Scout program;and, for the Venturing program, Gold, Bronze and Silver.

UNIT GOAL – a. families X .25 X $130 = GOAL

— or —b. Total amount of Family FOS raised in 2000

— whichever is greater — and

PARTICIPATION GOALReceive a Friends of Scouting gift from 40% of families in your unit.

IMPORTANT NOTES• Families are defined as youth members at re-charter (i.e., a pack with 102

boys at re-charter would have 102 families). In the instance of brothersfrom the same family, 2 or more youth from the same family count as 1 family.

• The cost of delivering the Scouting program in 2001 is $127 per youth.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS FAMILY FOS INCENTIVE IS:• Recognize units for their FOS achievement through free rank advancement• Motivate families to support 25% of the cost of delivering Scouting to youth

and to increase the number of families participating in FOS to 40%

The Congressional AwardAmerica’s Award For Youth

The Congressional Award is about challenge. It is a fun andinteresting way to get more involved in something you already enjoyor something you would like to try for the first time. To earn theAward, you set goals in four areas: volunteer public service; personaldevelopment; physical fitness and expedition/ exploration. You selectan adult advisor who will help you set challenging but achievablegoals and plan activities to reach those goals. Then you are on yourway to earning The Congressional Award.

Young people don’t win the Award—they earn it. Help yourScouts to be the very best they can be by getting them started on theroad to The Congressional Award. In the coming months, thousandsof young Americans will be going for the Gold. We hope that manyof your Scouts are among them.

For further information, please visit the website at

www.congressionalaward.org

or call one of the Program Managers at (202) 226-0130.

Camping continued

WINTER ACTIVITIESThere is magic to camping in winter. It is one

of the most advanced and challenging of outdooradventures. Special considerations for winter campinginclude the following:

1. Leadership – In no other camp is leadership asimportant as in the winter camp. It is vitalthat a leader be an experienced camper withstrong character.

2. Equipment – Do not attempt to camp unless completely outfitted. Even ifequipment for winter camp is more expensive than for summer camp,Scouts must be adequately clothed, and leaders should ensure that blanketsand other equipment are of suitable quality and weight.

3. Physical Condition – A physician’s certificate as to physical ability must beobtained by each Scout before preliminary training begins.

Beyond camping, a number of cold-weather activities present a challenge to theScout and leader, such as cross-country snow shoeing. Essential ingredients for funinclude skill training and an awareness of the hazards unique to these activities. Snowconditions could include; hazardous terrain, special clothing needs, and emergencysurvival are important issues for a safe and successful experience.

References: Okpik: Cold Weather Camping, Boy Scout Handbook, ScoutmasterHandbook, and Camping Sparklers.

2001 WEBELOS CAMPWebelos Camp is designed to provide an introduction to outdoor camping for

Webelos Scouts. The camp is held for three days and two nights with adult leader-ship from your pack. The camp’s daily schedule has two separate programs for bothfirst year and second year Webelos during the same session. This enables your packto attend the same session using the same adult leadership. Everyone can attend cer-tain activities such as campfires, swimming, and camp-wide events from your pack.

The first year Webelos Scout has the opportunity to work on outdoor-relatedactivity badges like Aquanaut, Craftsman, Forester, Naturalist, and Outdoorsman.

The second year Webelos Scout has the opportunity to shoot BB Guns andarchery equipment, go on hikes, build a model rocket at Naish, visit Cub World, andmore! If he did not attend camp as a first year Webelo, he may choose to work onactivity badges instead.

The key to Webelos Camp in the Heart of America Council is flexibility. Thecamp staff, led by the program director, will work closely with your pack leadershipto help complement your year-round program. Thirteen sessions will be held atNaish Scout Reservation in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Approximately one adult forevery three Webelos in attendance is suggested as a maximum. The camp is a greatScouting opportunity for all Webelos. Don’t miss Webelos Camp 2001! Mark yourcalendar! ! ! The Webelos Camp Draw is January 27, 2001. Your unit’s committeechairman and Webelos leader will receive Webelos Camp draw information in themail soon.

*Excludes Eagle Kit


DISTRICT NEWS

Calendar of Events

Pioneer Trails

Pioneer Trails District Committee

Chairman Rick Boeshaar (H) (913) 262-7082 (B) (913) 338-4530

Vice Chairman Fred DeFeo (H) (816) 942-0675 (B) (816) 374-0016

Vice Chairman Brad Van Auken (H) (816) 444-4428

Commissioner Pat Saviano (H) (816) 822-1826 (B) (913) 383-9550

Camping Chair Jay Reed (H) (816) 228-4438

Activities Chair Bruce Allen (H) (816) 361-8159 (B) (816) 292-7598

Advancement Lloyd Lazarus (H) (816) 942-8174 (B) (913) 977-2058

Membership John Franklin (H) (816) 822-7119 (B) (816) 513-1364

Memorial Team Don O’Neal (H) (816) 924-6567

NESA John C. Birkett (B) (816) 374-3055

Publicity/PR Carol Jean DeFeo (H) (816) 942-0675 (F) (816) 941-3549

Relationships Steve Walton (H) (816) 942-6221 (B) (816) 942-3272

Special Needs Mary Binder (H) (816) 234-4225 (B) (816) 234-5095

Training Norman Kahn (H) (913) 341-4792 (B) (913) 906-6000

District Director Matthew Gettys (B) (816) 942-9333 ext. 171

District Executive Roman Lee (B) (816) 942-9333 ext. 147

District Executive Jason Parson (B) (816) 942-9333 ext. 162

District Executive Ralf Emerson (B) (816) 942-9333 ext. 185

No Stoppingthe Popping

Popcorn and prizeorders are due to theCouncil Service Center on Tuesday,November 14th. Please don’t forget toinclude a copy of your Unit Order andSettlement form, and a copy of the prizeform. Remember, all orders can be par-tial cases (what you sell is what youorder)! Many units have been successfulin selling popcorn outside stores, such asWal-Mart, grocery stores, etc. Be cre-ative and see your popcorn sales gothrough the roof. If there are any ques-tions about the sale, contact Roman Leeat (816) 942-9333, ext. 147.

Fall CamporeeThanks to Bruce Allen and his com-

mittee, a record number of boys andleaders had the opportunity to partici-pate in this years “Down Under Olym-poree” at Longview Lake. Thanks toeveryone for making this event a success.

Merit Badge MarathonThe Pioneer Trails District will hold

the Annual Merit Badge Marathon onSaturday, January 27, 2001 at BishopHogan High School. This is an out-standing opportunity to allow yourScouts to earn a lot of winter advance-ment. Please sign up early with LloydLazarus. Due to the past success of thisevent, registration will be limited to thefirst 250 Scouts. For more information,contact Roman Lee at (816) 942-9333,ext. 147.

Award of MeritNominations

Do you know of someone whodeserves District Recognition for all the“above and beyond” things they havedone for your unit or district? Pick up anomination form. Nominations are dueby the December Roundtable to LloydLazarus.

Fall Round-UpThe end of the year is quickly

approaching! Does your unit have youthparticipating in which you haven’t regis-tered yet? No one should, but some ofyou do.

Don’t wait until the last minute! Getthem turned in now! The district needsyour help in this effort if we are to be aquality district at the end of the year.We thank you in advance for your coop-eration, and for working to help PioneerTrails once again reach Quality Status.

Pioneer Trails District Dinner

The Annual Volunteer Awards andRecognition Dinner on behalf of thePioneer Trails District is scheduled forSaturday, February 3, 2001. Please besure to submit promptly to a member ofour professional staff any paperwork onunit recognition, as well as the DistrictAward of Merit.

1999 QUALITY DISTRICT

November2 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church

5144 Oak

12 2000 Popcorn Sale Ends

14 District Commissioner’s Meeting, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 2915 Swope Parkway

19 District Committee Meeting, VFW National Headquarters, 3400 Broadway

December1 - 2 2000 Popcorn Pick Up

7 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church5144 Oak

12 District Commissioner’s Meeting, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 2915 Swope Parkway

Building friendships. Boys that work together and play together, stay together. Cub Scouting iswhere life-long friendships are made.

Racing Out of the Past into the Future

The 2001 Family Friends of Scoutingcampaign is now underway. Progress has beenmade toward our goal. November and December arethe months to put your presentation date on the calendars.Typically, Packs schedule their F.O.S. presentation at the Blue &Gold Banquet. If you have not signed up for a presentation, pleasecall Roman Lee at (816) 942-9333, ext. 147.

Remember your pledge helps to support Scouting in many differ-ent ways. Let’s give everyone in your pack or troop an opportunityto pledge.


Blue Elk 1999 QUALITY DISTRICT

2001 RecharterCompleted charters, after being reviewed

by your Unit Commissioner, can be turnedin at Roundtable December 7th or Commis-sioners meeting December 14. Both turn-insare at 7:30 p.m.

Cub Leader TrainingNext up on the Cub Leader Training cal-

endar is Pow Wow November 4th at TrumanHigh School. Walk in registration is stillavailable. Your choice of classes will be lim-ited. Be sure to attend the monthly round-table. In addition to the many monthlytheme ideas shared by the staff, there is a newfeature called the “Training Highlight”. Eachmonth something of importance to CubScout Leaders will be presented. These pre-sentations will range from uniforms tofundraising to adult recognition. Be sure toattend, as you can never be sure what Allen isgoing to do. The next opportunity for CubScout Leaders Basic Training will be January2001. Watch for more information. Pick upflyers and registrations at Roundtable.

Blue Elk Annual Business Meeting

The Blue Elk District, Heart of AmericaCouncil, Boy Scouts of America AnnualBusiness Meeting and Election of Officerswill be held on Thursday Nov. 9, 2000. It willbe held at 7:30 p.m. at Blue River Commu-nity College, 20301 East 78 Hwy in Inde-pendence, MO.

Current Chartered Organization Repre-sentatives and current District Members-at-Large are eligible to vote.

Persons wishing to make recommenda-tions to the committee should address theircomments to: Blue Elk District, Attn: BrittDavis, Nominating Committee, 10210Holmes Road, Kansas City MO. 64131.

BLUE ELK 2000 DISTRICT LEADERSHIPDistrict Chair: Dr. David Rock B 816-521-2700District Commissioner: Ken Zelk B 816-373-4800Vice Chair. Operations: Ron Karst H 816-229-6381Vice Chair. Program: Marvin Sands H 816-373-1212District Director: Britt Davis B 816-942-9333x124Sr. District Executive: Ken Newkirk B 816-942-9333x178District Executive: Emily Minear B 816-942-9333x177

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ThunderbirdUnit Charter Distribution

On November 18, 2000 all unit leadersare encouraged to visit the Council ServiceCenter to visit with your unit commissionerand pick up your unit’s rechartering packet.All charters are due back to the Council Ser-vice Center by February 15, 2001 to beprocessed by March 1, 2001.

Think Snow More Snow!The 2001 Klondike Derby will be held on

Saturday, January 13, 2001 at the LongviewLake, Group Organized Camping Area. Ifyou need more information, or want to be onstaff, call the Council Service Center (816)942-9333.

Round Up/Fall MembershipThunderbird District is having another

outstanding year in membership due in largepart to a great Fall Round-Up. Our thanksgoes to the membership team led by FredBixler. We are well on our way to achievingQuality District Status.

2001 Friends of ScoutingIt’s that time of year to sign-up for your

Friends of Scouting presentation. Novem-ber/December is the time to schedule a pre-sentation. Presentations are available start-ing in December. Please remember, “Friendsof Scouting” is a key element in the financ-ing of our Council and it’s programs.

Appreciation DinnerComing Soon!!

It’s time to nominate those Scouters inyour unit for the District Award of Merit,Silver Acorn, Silver Oak Leaf Awards, andthe Outstanding and Cubmaster Awards.The Appreciation Dinner is scheduled forSaturday, January 20, 2001. All nomina-tions need to be turned in by December 1,2000. Don’t let individuals go unrecognized.


November2 Cub Scout and Venturing Leader

RoundtableOrder of Arrow Chapter MeetingYouth Protection TrainingMerit Badge Counselor Training7:30 p.m., Bingham 7th Grade

Center, 1716 S. Speck, Across from George Owens Nature Center

9 District Commission Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Liberty Street RLDS, 416 N. Liberty Street

9 Blue Elk Annual Business Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Blue River Community College, 20301 East 78 Hwy., Independence, MO

December7 Cub Scout and Venturing Leader

RoundtableOrder of Arrow Chapter MeetingRecharter Turn-in7:30 p.m., Bingham 7th Grade

Center, 1716 S. Speck, Across from George Owens Nature Center

14 District Commission MeetingRecharter Turn-in7:30 p.m., Liberty Street RLDS,

416 N. Liberty Street

Calendar of EventsBlue Elk trains 47 new Cub Scout Leaders

Charlene Naylor, new Blue Elk CubLeader Training Chair.

Cub Leader Training Team Members Jim & Karen Burgesspresent “trained” certificate to Bud Tarter, Pack 306.

Cub Leader TrainingTeam Members MarieBenz, Jim Burgess andKenn Naylor present skit.

Order of the ArrowChapter Meetings

Order of the Arrow Chapter meetings arenow being held monthly at Roundtables.

All Blue Elk youth and adult members ofO. A. are encouraged to attend.

Please pass the word and let’s get an activeBlue Elk chapter going.

November7 District Roundtable, First Baptist

Church, Raytown11 Commissioner Training, Raymore

Christian Church14 Commissioners Meeting

Popcorn Orders Due18 Unit Charter Distribution

December5 District Roundtable, TBA

12 Commissioner Meeting14 District Committee Meeting

Calendar of Events

Raytown Round Up Days ParadeFor over 30 years the Raytown community has maintained an enthusiastic atmosphere with

the Raytown Round Up Days Parade. The parade was on Saturday September 23, 2000. Itstarted at Blue Ridge Elementary at 10 a.m., traveling down 63rdst. to Raytown High School,and ending around 12:00 p.m. Close to 100 Cub Scout leaders and youth participated in theparade even though it was a wet and cool morning. Annette Grasher from Pack 469 was thecoordinator for the Raytown area Packs. Larry Whitlow provided the parade permit, trailer,and the materials to build the float. Pack 550 built the tent for the Suburban, and Pack 428provided the pine wood derby track. Thanks to all the other Packs who spent time on the float:Packs 1, 88, 269, 285, and 341. We had a great time and can’t wait until next year!


Kaw 1999 QUALITY DISTRICT

November2 Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable, 7 p.m., Clark Middle School

in Bonner Springs, KSCharter Information Meeting, 7 p.m., Clark Middle School in

Bonner Springs, KS

9 District Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., BPU (300 N 65th St.) in Kansas City, KS

16 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7 p.m., Leavenworth Country Clubin Leavenworth, KS

December7 Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable, 7 p.m., Clark Middle School

in Bonner Springs, KS

14 District Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., BPU (300 N 65th St.) in Kansas City, KS

21 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7 p.m., Leavenworth Country Club in Leavenworth, KS

Calendar of Events

Roundtable Roundtables are a form of commis-

sioner service and supplemental trainingfor volunteers at the unit level. It servesas a source of information on events andtraining, and an opportunity to shareexperiences and enjoy fellowship withother unit leaders. Roundtables provideunit leaders with skills, techniques, andprogram ideas to enhance the quality oftheir meetings. Having said that,Roundtables are held on the first Thurs-day of every month at 7:00 p.m. Thelocation for the Roundtables is RobertClark Middle School in Bonner Springs,KS. Please make an effort to participatein these informative sessions, which aredesigned to assist unit level leadership inprogram development.

PopcornThe 2000 popcorn sale is currently

underway. All units should be aware thesale ends November 12th and that theorders are due tothe Council Ser-vice Center byNovember 14,2000. Don’t for-get to includeyour unit’s settle-ment form, and prize order form. Thedelivery date is Saturday, December 2,2000. We will operate on a schedule.Coleman Equipment has graciouslyoffered their warehouse for our Distribu-tion site. (This location is off Highway7, just south of the Kaw River in BonnerSprings, KS)

Award of MeritAs a reminder, the District Award of

Merit is the highest recognition that aDistrict can bestow upon one of its lead-ers. If you know of someone whom youfeel is deserving of this prestigious award,pick-up a nomination form, complete itand turn it into the Council ServiceCenter. The deadline for receiving nom-inations is December 1, 2000.

Charter InformationMeeting

The first step to a successful CharterRenewal period is attending the CharterInformation Meeting on November 2,2000 at Clark Middle School in BonnerSprings, KS. Every unit must have some-one present at this important feature ofRoundtable. Charter Renewal is not justa time of re-registering the youth andadults in your unit, it is a time of receiv-ing and sharing information with theDistrict and Council.

MembershipSchool Nights and Troop Open

Houses have concluded, and youth havejoined the Scouting membership ranks.Are the applications still riding around inyour trunk, or on your desk in a folder,or have you turned in the money andapplications in to the Council ServiceCenter for processing? If you have notturned in applications of youth or adultsthat recently joined your unit, do soimmediately. Do not wait until theCharter Renewal period.

Annual Leaders’Recognition Dinner

Please plan to attend this year’s KawDistrict’s Leaders’ Recognition Dinnerscheduled for Saturday, January 27th,2001. The Dinner will be held at theRiver Front Community Center inLeavenworth, KS. The doors will openat 6:30 p.m., with dinner beginning at7:00 p.m. At this dinner, we will recog-nize our Award of Merit Recipients.Registration forms will be mailed to allregistered leaders by the end of Novem-ber 2000. We encourage all units to joinus for an evening of fun, food, andfellowship.

What is a DistrictCommittee?

A District committee is a group ofvolunteers committed to increasing theeffectiveness of Scouting within the KawDistrict. There are many opportunitiesto contribute to the big picture such ashelping to conduct membership drives,preparing for Camporees, organizingGood Turn efforts, organizing new units,raising Scouting dollars, providingneeded services to our existing units,assisting in training our adult leaders,and the list goes on. If you are interestedin volunteering, call Charles Flowers at(816) 942-9333 for more informationon how you can become a volunteer.

Recruiting takes everyone’s best effortTake a moment to reflect on your

unit’s presentation to new prospectiveyouth members and their parents. Wereall of the leaders and boys in uniform?Were the youth and parents made to feelwelcome when they entered the room ofyour presentation? Was it informativeand representative of a quality Scoutingprogram? Or was it uninformative,chaotic, and generally not a goodimpression? Recruiting takes everyone’sbest effort! This is an excellent oppor-tunity to encourage youth and their

parents to join the Scouting program.However, if our general appearance andpresentation was not representative ofthe values of Scouting, then we may havemissed a golden opportunity.

Having said that, recruiting does notstop here, but continues year round. Doyou know how to add more youth mem-bers to your unit’s roster? If your unitneeds assistance with a recruiting activityor open house, call your District Execu-tives (816-942-9333) for some excitingideas.

Friends of ScoutingAs the new year approaches, we are

gearing up for another Friends of Scout-ing Campaign.Each unit isasked to host a10 minute pre-sentation at its Blue and Gold Banquet,Court of Honor, Parents’ Night or PackMeeting during the months of Decem-ber through March. We need the sup-port of the entire district to achieve suc-cess and to ensure that the quality ofScouting that we have become accus-

tomed to will continue uninterruptedand without compromises. If you knowwhen your unit will be having one of themeetings listed above, contact, DustyBoatright at (816) 942-9333.



Learning for Life

Pelathe 1999 QUALITY DISTRICT

November2 District Commissioner

MeetingDistrict Roundtable

16 District Committee Meeting

December7 District Commissioner

MeetingDistrict Roundtable

10 Bromelsick Party

16 District Committee Meeting

Calendar of Events

DISTRICT COMMITTEE ROSTERDistrict Chairman Phil Struble 785-842-8251District Commissioner Danny Keller 785-842-4297Membership Chair Joe Yurek 785-832-0069Advancement Chair Allen Wiechert 785-842-5467Camping Chair Pat Donahue 785-842-5586Training Chair Casey Jones 913-723-3550Communications Chair Dave Berkowitz 785-841-7247Activities Chair Rod Zinn 785-842-3129Family FOS Chair John Scarrfe 785-843-5175Community FOS Chair Doug Stephens 785-842-3481Special Needs Chair Wayne Deaver 785-865-0059Relationship Chair John Van Nice 785-842-3296

2001 Friends of ScoutingNow is the time to select a parent or

leader from your unit to serve as thisyear’s FOS Unit Captain. They areresponsible for attending the Family FOSKick-off, setting up a FOS presentationat your Pack’s Blue and Gold or yourTroop’s Court of Honor, and finally theywill help follow-up with all families toensure that every family has the opportu-nity to contribute financially to the cam-paign. If your Boy Scout Troop is con-ducting a Court of Honor within the

2000 Popcorn SaleThe popcorn sale is currently under-

way. The training was held on Sept 27th2000 at Westside Presbyterian Church.However, if you were unable to attendthis training and still want to sell pop-corn, please contact Morgan McNally at1-800-776-1110. This is a fun and easymethod of raising the necessary dollars toensure a quality program for the youth inyour unit. Just in case you forgot, thePelathe District Popcorn Sale Timeline isas follows:

• Sale Starts Saturday Nov. 4th• Sale Ends Sunday Dec. 3rd.• Popcorn orders are due to the Coun-

cil on Monday Dec. 4th• Popcorn Pick up will be on Saturday

Dec. 9th

Annual Business MeetingThe District’s Annual Business Meet-

ing was held on Thursday, October 19,2000. The nominating committee pre-sented a slate of members-at-large andofficers. Phil Struble was elected as ourChairman and Tom Sheeley was recom-mended as the Commissioner.

month of November or December, thePelathe District would like to have a rep-resentative there to speak on behalf of the2001 Friends of Scouting Campaign.Please contact Morgan McNally at 1-800-776-1110 ext. 185 to scheduleyour Troop’s presentation for your Courtsof Honor.

It’s Charter Renewal TimeInformation on how your unit can

successfully renew its charter on time andwithout mistakes will be discussed at theNovember and December Roundtables.

K. C. @ Night ReminderMark your calendars for November

10th, 2000. This will be the date for thefirst ever “K.C. at Night” here in KansasCity. This event will be fun-filled, andall night long. We will be touring andvisiting different sites and locationsthroughout Kansas City. This event willbe limited to the first 88 explorers tosign-up. We will begin our travels at theSprint IMAX Theater located at theKansas City Zoo. Registration will beginat six o’clock p.m. The event will runthrough the night and will end at theCerner Corporation’s campus around sixo’clock in the morning on Saturday,November 11th.

Detailed information about “K. C. atNight” has been mailed to all ExploringPosts. If your post has not received thisinformation please call the Exploringdivision at 816-942-9333.

With your help, we will build thisevent into one of the strongest programsprovided by the Heart of America Coun-cil. It’s time to get excited!

2000 Charter Renewal Notice

The 2000 charter renewal process iscoming up fast. This is the time of theyear that each chartered organizationrenews their membership with theExploring Division at the Council Ser-vice Center. Adult and youth leadershipis updated and all outstanding fees arepaid.

The Exploring staff has put togetherthe 2000 renewal packets for each post.These packets have been available to theposts since September 1, 2000, and we

have been distributing them at all sched-uled first nighters. We are asking that allposts complete the renewal paperwork byNovember 1, 2000. This will allow a one-month lead-time for all Exploring paper-work to be completed by the end of theyear (December 30, 2000). Just remem-ber that a twenty-dollar reorganizationfee will be required to recharter your post.There is also the seven dollars per adult/youth fee for participants. Our recruitedvolunteer cluster chairs will be aiding inthis process. This new structure shouldprompt a speedier process for us all.

Adult Exploring TrainingTraining is being offered to any post

that may be interested. This is an oppor-tunity for all of your post’s adults to betrained, allowing everyone to be on thesame page for this program year.

The “Adult Exploring” training hasbeen put into a PowerPoint presentationform. This will allow us to make thetraining sessions more enjoyable and lesstime consuming. This format will allowus to bring the training to you at yourfacility, rather than requesting everyone’spresence at a certain time and place toconduct the training. The new format isgreat for a breakfast or lunch meetingstructure, that being the shorter timeframe to conduct the training. We hopethat this will be more customer friendlyto you and your organization, and wewould like to see that this would gener-ate a greater interest in the opportunityof being trained.

If you have any questions regardingtraining or would like to schedule a timefor a training session, then please call theExploring Division at 816-942-9333.

If you haven’t conducted a firstnighter meeting yet, then, here is someinformation about the 2000 fall recruit-ment process.

The 2000 career interest survey resultshave been converted into Excel databasefrom this past June/July. We will be con-tacting each post in regards to disburse-ment of this information to each advisor.We recommend that you decide on theFirst Meeting date as soon as possible, sothat all of us can prepare adequately forthis event. We would like to stress to all

posts that a 10-day advanced notice isneeded by the Exploring Division forrequesting mailing labels for your mail-ings of first meeting recruitment letters.This will allow us to accommodate thedemand of this procedure, so that wemay fulfill everyone’s requests in a timelyfashion. This will lead to a successfulfirst meeting and fall recruitment.

More information will be sent out toall post advisors. If you have questionsabout fall recruitment, please call theExploring Division at 816-942-9333.

Fall Recruitment Reminder

First Meetings—Your Key to Success!The beginning of the school year has

begun; it’s time to start planning yourpost’s First Meeting (First Nighter). Forthose of you who are new to Exploring,the First Meeting is the kick-off for yourpost’s recruitment efforts. Listed belowis a suggested guideline to follow whenplanning your First Meeting.

1). Begin early! Try to schedule yourFirst Meeting in September beforeyour prospective Explorers get in-volved in too many other activities.

2). Make sure you get the StudentInterest Survey results for yourarea. Your Exploring Executiveshould give them to you. Checkthe list of Explorer Post clusters tofind out who your executive is.

3). Involve your post officers and

other returning Explorers in yourplanning.

4). Prepare a schedule of the firstthree months of your post pro-gram. You will want to involvethe new Explorers in planning theprogram after this.

5). Notify your Exploring Executiveso that he/she can plan to attend.

6). Try to make your First Meeting asexciting and action-oriented asyou can. Remember that this isyour chance to make a good firstimpression.

7). Make sure you have a young adult,who is interested in Exploring, fillout the roster at the First Meeting.

8). Follow up with those youth thatcould not attend and make surethey have the opportunity to join.

GOOD LUCK FOR A VERY SUCCESSFUL FIRST MEETING!


KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE!IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONSDistrict Commissioner Forrest Bolles (913) 438-3637

District Training Chairman Judy Yeager (913) 362-2029

Youth Protection Training Coordinator Judy Yeager (913) 362-2029

Boy Scout Training Coordinator Bart Schwartz (913) 541-0629

Cub Scout Training Coordinator Linda LasKares (913) 592-5136

Vice Chairman, Program Mark Warnick (913) 268-6260

Membership Chair Janice DeSalvo (913) 393-0005

Advancement Chair Herb Strain (816) 941-8614

Camping Chair Mike Blinn (913) 432-4224

Venturing Scott Worsham (913) 381-4082

Public Relations Bruce Re (913) 381-9475

Relationships Chair Ray L. Morrison (913) 764-4107

NESA Keith Koenigsdorf (913) 649-0400

Extensions for your District Executives of the Santa Fe Trail @ (816) 942-9333

Jonathan Bonness ext. 155 Sub-District one Desoto, Gardner, Edgerton [email protected]

Jason Ballew ext. 182 Sub-District two Olathe, Lenexa [email protected]

Ross Pfannenstiel ext. 164 Sub-District three Overland Park, Leawood [email protected]

Lisa Hayes ext. 172 Sub-District four Shawnee, Merriam, Mission [email protected] Village

Marc Cook ext. 137 District Director Johnson County [email protected]

Calendar of Events

November2 District Roundtable, Location Shawnee Mission South

High School

7 Cub Scout Leader Training, Location TBA

9 Scoutmaster Junior Leader Training

12 Cub Scout Leader Training

14 Popcorn Orders Due to Council

16 Eagle Board of ReviewYouth Protection Training Beginning at 7:00 P.M., Registration

between 6:30 and 6:50. Location: Church or Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7845 Allman Road, Lenexa, KS 66217.For more information, contact Judy Yaeger (913) 362-2029.

December7 District Roundtable, Location Shawnee Mission South

High School

22 Youth Protection Training Beginning at 7:00 P.M., Registration between 6:30 and 6:50. Location: Church or Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7845 Allman Road, Lenexa, KS 66217.For more information, contact Judy Yaeger (913) 362-2029.

25 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Santa Fe Trail1999 QUALITY DISTRICT

Be Prepared for FOS 2001Friends of Scouting 2001 is getting ready to kick off another successful

campaign. Are you prepared? Thank you to all the packs and troops that sup-ported the Friends of Scouting of 2000 and to all the presenters for theirenthusiasm and participation. It was a fantastic success, and you made it hap-pen! So we are asking that you join in and help to support the Santa Fe TrailScouting Program once again in schedulingyour presentation with the Santa Fe TrailTeam of District Executives.

Please schedule your presentationbetween November 2000 and February 2001during Pack Blue and Gold Banquets andTroop Courts of Honor. Schedule your presentation now so that we will be able to plan for a successful presentation to ensure a great year ofScouting! Please call Ross Pfannenstiel at (816) 942-9333 ext. 164 to sched-ule your presentation. Thank you to everyone for your support.

Unit Commissioner Important Information!Did you know that you have your own personal Unit Commissioner for

your specific pack or troop? This commissioner is trained to assist and helpwith your unit questions or concerns. Please make your leaders aware of theircommissioner so that they may better serve your unit. For more informationon who your Unit Commissioner is please contact Forrest Bolles, Santa FeTrail District Commissioner at (913) 438-3637. Unit Commissioners canplay a vital role in helping units to grow and be successful for the future, andto assist you in the present.

2000 Popcorn Sale Highlights➤ Sale Ends November 12th. Orders due to the Council Service Center by

November 14th. Popcorn pickup December 1st & 2nd.

➤ For questions or more information please contact Jonathan Bonness at theCouncil Service Center at (816) 942-9333 ext. 155.

Klondike Derby is Just Around the CornerAN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT PLC!

This year’s Klondike Derby is being planned and carried out by yourDistrict P.L.C.! This year we are asking for your help. We need Scout volun-teers to be on the event staff. The staff will meet at each Roundtable leadingup to the Klondike. Please ask one or more of your Scouts to volunteer forthis great opportunity to get valuable leadership experience, and be of serviceto the scouting community. This would make a great “scoutmaster assignedleadership project” to fulfill that requirement for Star and above.

For information and questions call David Gurwell, District PLC Director(913-381-3928) or Gus Meyer, Klondike Advisor (913-642-3209), or RicPorte, Program Advisor (913-649-6279).

October RechartersIf your unit recharters in October and your charter has not been turned

in yet, please contact your unit commissioner for assistance or your districtexecutive for help in completing the paperwork.

March and April RechartersFor Units who recharter in March and April, please have a representative

from your unit to attend recharter training at the December or JanuaryRoundtables. You will receive your packet and instructions on how to com-plete the recharter process.


Santa Fe Trail continued

November / December SalutesSalute to Fall Camporee, “The Final Chapter, A New Beginning”

Do those guys know how to put on a camporee or what? This year’s, TheFinal Chapter, was the perfect ending to a perfect camporee history atSmithville Lake. The entire weekend was packed with activities put on by theyouth, participated by the youth, and planned by the youth. Activities like:The Monkey Bridge, A Signal Tower, Catapult, Log Rolling Relay, WildernessSurvival, and Morse code. Just makes you want to go back and do it all again.It truly was a great Boy Scout event! Thank you to the guys who really puttheir hearts into making this a grand event: Mike Blinn, Jeff Gillenwater, J Jack Clark, Chuck Even, Dave Weerts.

Salute to Tiger Cub Day at the ZooAll I can say is what a Blast! Tiger Cub Day at the Zoo has reached an all

time high for fun. This year’s program included fun, face painting, patches,ribbons, singing, and so much more. Thank you to all the packs that cameout and participated in the festivities. A special round of applause to thevolunteers who came out to help with all the activities. It’s a great day to seeall the districts join in and have such a great time. Like I’ve said before, whywrite about what I can show you. A few pics from the Zoo Day to mark allZoo Days!

And thank you to the Tiger Cub Council Committee who made this dayhappen—Diane Delong, Joy Freeland, Veronica Vann, Julie Hill, WendyRichardson, Carol Howell, Genie Wilcox, and Joy and Don Sadler. A BIGTIGER SALUTE TO EVERY ONE OF YOU! Thank you.

Salute to 123Troop 123 has challenged the Santa Fe Trail Units to see who can be the

next unit to have their Friends of Scouting Presentation. Mark Warnick,Scoutmaster of T-123 has successfully surpassed their goal by raising over$1200.00 at their presentation. Who will be the next unit?

Salute to Troop 284What a neat story. Troop 284 celebrated on September 2nd, the elevation

to Eagle Scout, Brian Beachler and Joe Ramsey. Joe and Brian have gonethrough the entire Scouting program together, starting their Scouting careersas Cub Scouts at John Deimer School and then crossing over to Troop 284.What makes this story such a Scouting story is that Brian had reached hisadvancement to Eagle in June of 1999. But he chose to wait for Joe, his bestfriend to make Eagle, so that they would both be honored at the same time intheir advancement to Eagle at their Eagle Court of Honor. We salute thesetwo fine young men in all their accomplishments, their dedication and loyaltyto the Scouting Program and Troop 284.

Salute to a Barnyard Adventure Day Camp VolunteerWe want to personally send out a Barnyard Salute to Mary Wojtkiewicz,

the Program Director for week three at the Barnyard Day Camp of 2000.Your dedication and commitment to the Barnyard Day Camp for Santa FeTrail is greatly appreciated.

Salute to the Rainy but Action Packed Venturing DayThank you to the volunteers who dedicated their time to make the 2nd

Annual Venturing Day a success. Scott Worsham, Debbie Gaunt, BobanneKalkofen, Joe Ogilvie, John Forsythe and the SFT Training Team, Bob Alle-man, and everyone who participated in the 2000 Venturing Day. It may havebeen a little soggy and a little cold but that didn’t hold anyone back from suchevents as orienteering, the climbing tower, backpacking, archery, and riffleshooting. Next year is already in the works. Can’t wait to see you there

Salute to Indian Hills Middle SchoolAs we anticipate the upcoming holiday season, we want to salute Indian

Hills Middle School for their continued support to the Scouting Program. Asyou look across the school grounds you can see the Scouting program every-where, Eagle Scout Projects decorate the grounds. Charlie Rhodes, Eagle,built benches that compliment the bridge that was built by Parker Mendell,also an Eagle Scout. Beautiful flowers accent Indian Hills and were also an

Eagle Project sup-ported by theschool. Thankyou Indian HillsMiddle School foryour continuedsupport of theScouting Pro-gram. In this sea-son of givingthanks, thank youfor giving back toyour community.


North StarCalendar of Events

November2 District Roundtable – 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE

VivionOA Chapter Meeting & Youth Protection Training

9 Commissioner Staff Meeting – 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s PresbyterianChurch, 4301 NE Vivion

11 Den Chief Training, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hillside ChristianChurch, 900 NE Vivion

14 District Annual Business Meeting – 7:30 p.m., North Cross UnitedMethodist Church, 1301 NE Vivion

18 William Jewell Merit Badge College, 8:00 a.m., William JewellCollege, Liberty, MO

28 Friends of Scouting Family Campaign Kick-Off – 7:00 p.m., NorthCross United Methodist Church, 1301 NE Vivion

December5 District Committee Meeting – 7:30 p.m., North Cross United

Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Road7 District Roundtable – 7:30 p.m., Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE

VivionOA Chapter Meeting & Youth Protection Training

14 Commissioner Staff Meeting/Recharter Kick-off – 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion

Klondike DerbyThe 2001 Klondike Derby will be

held on January 22, 2001 at the KelseyShort Youth Camp at Smithville Lake.Be on the lookout for more informationat the December and January Round-tables.

District DinnerJanuary 13, 2001 is the date for the

year’s District Dinner. The location,again, will be at the KCI Marriott. Formore information, contact Jason Scottor Steve Roberts at 816-942-9333.

Silver BeaverCongratulations to Richard Martin

and Craig Liljegren on receiving theSilver Beaver Award. Their hard workand dedication to Scouting is greatlyappreciated.

H. Virgil BowerScoutmaster Award

Nominations are now being acceptedfor the H. Virgil Bower ScoutmasterAward and are due in by Friday, Decem-ber 1, 2000. Nominees must be cur-rently registered Scoutmasters in theNorth Star District. Nomination formsare available through Steve Roberts at816-942-9333. The award will be pre-sented at the District Dinner.

Friends of ScoutingNOW is the time to schedule your

unit’s 2001 Family Friends of Scouting


Presentation. Every dollar raised helps toensure that we can keep on delivering agreat program to the youth in the NorthStar District. To schedule a presentation,call Don Bonjour at 816-942-9333 orJeff Cook at 816-616-6882.

PopcornWE ARE POPPING!!! You can pick

up your popcorn at the FarmlandUnderground on December 1st and 2nd.To schedule a pick up time and to getdirections call Kim Hughes at 816-746-6045 or Jason Scott at 816-942-9333.

Recharter Kick-offThis year’s Recharter Kick off will be

December 14th at St. Luke’s PresbyterianChurch. All units that recharter in Feb-ruary are encouraged to attend—alongwith all Committee Chairs and charteringorganization representatives. Each unit’srechartering packet will be distributedand there will be a review of the rechar-tering process. If you have any questions,please contact your unit commissioner.

Award of MeritWe are now accepting applications for

the District Award of Merit. If youwould like an application, please contacteither Craig Liljegren at 816-455-7889or Steve Roberts at 816-942-9333. Thisis a great opportunity to recognize that“unrecognized” Scouter for their contri-butions. The Award of Merit is the high-est award a Scouter can receive on thedistrict level. Nominations are due byDecember 1, 2000.

Twin Rivers

November2 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church,

201 S. Silver, Paola, KS

7 O.A. Chapter Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Presbyterian Church,Osawatomie, KS

9 District Annual Business Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Beethoven’sRestaurant, Paola, KS

21 District Recharter Training, time and location T.B.A. at Roundtable

* District Commissioner’s Meeting, T.B.A., contact Dave Miller at(913) 849-3574 for more information

December2 Popcorn Pickup, 8:30 a.m., Slayman’s Beverage, Osawatomie, KS

5 O.A. Chapter Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Presbyterian Church,Osawatomie, KS

7 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 201 S. Silver, Paola, KS

14 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Beethoven’sRestaurant, Paola, KS

* District Commissioner’s Meeting, T.B.A., contact Dave Miller at(913) 849-3574 for more information

Calendar of EventsAnnual Business MeetingAttention all Scouting Volunteers in

the Twin Rivers District. The District’sAnnual Business Meeting will be held at7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 9th atBeethoven’s Restaurant in Paola, KS.Each year this is the District’s opportu-nity to annually elect the District’s lead-ership for 2001. Chartering Organiza-tion Representatives are the votingrepresentatives for each Scouting unitand are encouraged to attend.

There will be no nominations madefrom the floor. Only Chartering Orga-nization Representatives will be able tovote on the slate of candidates that willserve in District Positions. This is a pub-lic meeting, and open to all interestedScouting volunteers.

RecharteringAs Thanksgiving and Christmas

approach, Scouting units across the Dis-trict need to take time to slow down forthe holidays. Don’t let this lull catch youunexpectedly since all unit chartersexpire in Twin Rivers on January 31,2001. If your unit allows for your char-ter to expire, it is possible that you willalso lose your Scouting tenure.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday,November 21st. Plan on attending ameeting that will help all Scouting lead-ers to sort through the sometimes con-fusing recharter paperwork. Those units

that attend this training will have theopportunity to turn in their recharterinformation that evening.

For questions or more information,contact the District Commissioner, DaveMiller @ (913) 849-3574.

PopcornSince the beginning of October,

Scouts from all over the Twin Rivers Dis-trict have been honing their salesman-ship skills promoting the annual popcornsale. Encourage your boys to keep up thehard work. Remember, a great popcornsale in fall will keep your Scouting groupfrom having to conduct fundraisers inwinter, spring, and summer.

Once again this year’s popcorn distri-bution site will be at Slayman Beveragein Osawatomie, KS. Popcorn will arriveon Friday, December 1st at the ware-house. Once the popcorn arrives, it willneed to be sorted for each unit. No unitwill be allowed to pick their popcorn upuntil all of the popcorn has been sorted.Volunteers are needed to help expeditethis task.

Please contact Matt Goyer at theCouncil Service Center if your unit hasvolunteers that would help sort popcorn.Those units that contribute volunteerswill be able to pick up popcorn on Fridaynight. All other units will need to pickup popcorn between 8:30 and 10:00a.m. Saturday morning, December 2nd.

Fall CamporeeJim Cowley and staff made the 2000

Camporee a great success. It was heldOctober 13th-15th at the Platte CountyFairgrounds. A big thanks goes out to allthe troops and packs that participated.

GrowthHow has your units Fall Roundup

gone? Has every boy you recruited filledout an application? If not, this is the timeto do it. Contact Growth Chair BillCoyne at 816-454-8795 or a member ofthe North Star team at 816-942-9333.


Lone Bear 1999 QUALITY DISTRICT

November7 Commissioner Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Boy Scout and Cub Scout Roundtable at 7:30 p.m., Clinton Scout Center

15 Council Annual Meeting and Silver Beaver Banquet28 District Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Clinton Scout Center

December5 Commissioner Meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Boy Scout and Cub Scout Roundtable at 7:30 p.m., Clinton Scout Center

Calendar of Events

2000 Lone Bear District CommitteeChairman Lynn Harmon (H) 660-747-5794Commissioner Mike Thornton (H) 660-679-4483Executive Alan J. Sanders (W) 800-776-1110Membership J.C. Smith (H) 660-885-2744Training Bob Heater (H) 660-563-4693BS Training Ray Norris (H) 660-747-2796CS Training Mark Koehn (H) 816-850-6935BS RoundtableCS Roundtable Gary Hart (H) 660-543-7234CS Roundtable Betty Jones (H) 660-563-5649Advancement Gary Cover (W) 660-885-6914NESA Rick Carleton (H) 660-747-8470Camping Randy White (H) 660-747-6594Exploring Director Randy White (H) 660-747-6594Special Needs Bob Straw (H) 816-885-6336Activities Wayne Terry (W) 660-885-2998Venturing Jim Harmon (H) 816-732-4636

Award of MeritKnow anyone you think is deserving

of special recognition for a job welldone? The District Award of Merit is thehighest award that can be given to a vol-unteer by his or her district. Nomina-tion forms were included in your unit’sprogram planning packet and are avail-able at Roundtable, and the Council Ser-vice Center. The deadline is the Decem-ber 5th Roundtable.

FOS 2001It is time now to start thinking about

the 2001 Friends of Scouting Campaignand get your unit signed up for its pre-sentation. To sign up for your unit’spresentation, and to find out how yourunit can get FREE rank advancementpatches, call Alan Sanders at 1-800-776-1110, ext 158.

2001 Recharter Kick-offEvery Pack, Troop, Team and Crew

must recharter by January 15, 2001.

The new recharter packets will be at theNovember Roundtable and Steve Footewill give a recharter orientation for allleaders who will be working on therecharters for this year. For more infor-mation contact Steve Foote at 417-646-2651

Popcorn 2000All popcorn orders and prize selec-

tions must be in to the Council ServiceCenter by November 14, 2000. If youneed help or need to have someone takeyours to Kansas City, please call AlanSanders at 660-422-8285. The popcorn

will be in on December 1st and you willneed to call Joy Lakey at 660-747-3996to get a time to pick up your popcorn.

MembershipLone Bear District had a great Fall

Recruitment push in September andOctober, but it is always a good time torecruit new boys into your unit. Now isthe time to look at your units RecharterPacket and make sure all active boys areon the unit charter. For help and anyother information, please call AlanSanders at 660-422-8285.

Big Muddy

November7 Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Lexington United Methodist Church

8 District Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Richmond UnitedMethodist Church

14 District Annual Business Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Wellington AmericanLegion Post

December5 Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Lexington United Methodist Church

13 District Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Richmond UnitedMethodist Church

19 District FOS 2001 Kick-Off, time and location TBA

21 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Wellington AmericanLegion Post

Calendar of Events

Fall Round UpThank you to all who have, thus far,

participated in Fall Round Up 2000. Sofar it has been quite successful. For thosepacks who have not yet had a fall recruit-ment, please, please schedule one imme-diately. This is the best way to sign upnew Cub Scouts. A fall recruitment notonly helps the district achieve Qualitystatus, but more importantly keeps yourpack strong and healthy. If you have anyapplications that have not been turned into the Council Service Center, pleasenotify your district executive, he will bemore than happy to pick them up andturn them in for you. To schedule arecruitment night, contact your unitcommissioner or Wes Kramer at 1-800-776-1110, ext. 118.

Cub Scout Leader Basic Training

Last month’s Cub Leader Basic Train-ing was very successful. Thanks to allwho attended. You just took a big step indelivering a quality program to the youthin your unit! Also, thanks to MaryMartens and the rest of the training staff.You guys do a great job!

Rechartering 2001If you were not in attendance at the

October Roundtable to receive yourunit’s recharter material, please call yourDistrict Executive. He will be more thanhappy to deliver it to you. Let’s all striveto achieve 100% on-time recharterstatus. This is very beneficial to yourunit as well as the district in achievingQuality status.


Big Muddy Annual Business Meeting AnnouncementThe Big Muddy District, Heart of America Council, BSA, will hold their Annual

Business Meeting and Election of Officers on Tuesday, November 14. It will be heldat the Wellington American Legion Post beginning at 7:30 p.m. This meeting willbe in lieu of the regularly scheduled District Committee Meeting. All district votingmembers (members-at-large and all Charter Organization Representatives) arestrongly urged to attend. Remember, if you don’t vote you can’t complain.

District Chairman Keith Dorsch (816) 240-8394

District Commissioner Larry Maxwell (816) 776-6003

District Vice Chair Louis Mautino (660) 259-2736

District Vice Chair Chuck Scott (816) 934-2757

Activities Chair Arby Todd (816) 240-2577

Advancement Chair John Dickson (816) 470-2337

Camping Chair Ed Gooseman (816) 240-2568

Growth Chair Charlie Johnson (660) 259-4335

Public Relations Tahnami Gittinger (816) 230-5687

Boy Scout Training Vic Geiger (660) 259-4708

Cub Scout Training Mary Martens (816) 776-3082

Venturing Chair LeeRoy Martens (816) 776-3082

Webelos Transition Kathy Frost (816) 470-5490

Asst. Dist. Commissioner Bruce Graham (660) 542-3007

Asst. Dist. Commissioner David Thaller (660) 584-7460

Asst. Dist. Commissioner Ed Gooseman (816) 240-2568

RoundtableCommissioner Susan Dallstream (816) 470-5919

District Executive, Wes Kramer, 1-800-776-1110 ext. 118

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

Popcorn 2000As a reminder to all units selling popcorn, keep these dates in mind:

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