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FEATURE4 June/July 2006Adventures in ScoutingScout Night continued from page 1Night team.o Adult leader recruitment. Before we even accept the youth applications, we’ll ensure everyden has the necessary leadership.Coordinate with the district leadership which ble H Ranch in New Mexico, which is an extenelementary school the pack will participate at sion of the Philmont Scout Ranch programs andon School Night.an expedition for a week at the Florida Sea Base.Conduct a “Back to the Pack” summer meet- These trips to these three high adventure basesing prior to School Night for all returningearned him the Triple Crown Award. Locally,Cub Scouts (late July/early August).Austin has attended summer camp at H. RoeCommunicate with the School Night Coordinator any unique needs/interests of the pack Bartle Scout Reservation in Oseola, Missouri.that School Night might help meet (prior toSchool Night).o Youth and adult leader application formsand registration fees collected that night andofficially registered right away with the BSA. Cub Scout Leader Training oImplemented by district training teams.oConducted in every district, every Saturday (and in some cases on weeknights)during the month of September. Aimed at training new leaders rightaway.Participate in your district-wide SchoolNight Kickoff (August). Ensure pack leadership attends SchoolNight to receive applications and greet newleaders and new Cub Scouts!o Cub Scout Family CampoutsoAn overnight event for every new CubScout and his family.oTake place in every district at the end ofSeptember/early October.oEngages families and providesadventure early on in the Scoutingexperience.While the district leadership organizes the SchoolMore information will be provided by your disNights, the Cub Scout pack leadership naturallytrict School Night teams. Be sure to read aboutplays a vital role.School Night in upcoming issues of the AdvenCub Scout Pack’s Role in School Night:tures in Scouting newspaper, as well as at your Assign a pack School Night Representative district’s May Planning Fair.to communicate with the district SchoolMarlin continued from page 1Council-Wide School Night KickoffNow two dates to choose from! Wednesday, June 14th, 2006, 1:00 p.m., H.Roe Bartle Scout Reservation Thursday, June 15th, 2006, 7:00 p.m., ScoutService Center, 10210 Holmes RoadThe council-wide School Night for Scouting Kickoff is for the key district School Nightleadership and will be conducted on the twodifferent dates/times/locations (participants justattend one) noted above. The district participants should include: District Chairman, DistrictCommissioner, District School Night Chairman,District Cub Leader Training Chairmen, DistictExecutives, and selected council officers.

FEATUREAdventures in ScoutingJune/July 2006 5Distinguished Citizen Award DinnerThe Heart of America Council is pleased tohonor Thomas A. McCullough, Executive VicePresident and Chief Operating Officer of DSTSystems Inc., on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at ourDistinguished Citizen Award Dinner. The eventwill take place at the Marriott Muehlebach indowntown Kansas City, Missouri.Tom has been a long time supporter of Scouting and currently serves as our Vice Presidentof Endowment. In this role, Tom is focusedon securing current and deferred gifts for thecouncil's endowment to ensure that the future ofScouting is financially secure for future generations.Tom is not only active with the Boy Scoutsbut shares his time with others in the community. He is the Chairman of the Board ofTrustees for Rockhurst University, and servesas a director of their Continuing Education Corporation. Other organizations that he sits as aBoard Member include Avila University, Kansas City, Missouri; Catholic Diocese FinancialCouncil and Carondelet Health. For information please contact John Kuehn at 816-569-4979or jkuehn@bsamail.org.Introducing the NEW CompositeMaterials Merit BadgeThe Boy Scouts of America is pleased toOnline advancement entry is here! The Heart announce the new Composite Materials meritof America Council is excited to announce that badge, which introduces Boy Scouts to the worldunits can now use Internet Advancement to of modern composites. This merit badge letsrecord their youth member advancements from them experience firsthand the fun of using comany online location—at home or at the office. posites while exploring the manufacturing andYou will find this new method to be easy, conve- uses of these fascinating materials.nient, and accurate because your unit enters theScouts also get exposure to a massive indusinformation.try and the wide range of career opportunities ithas to offer. We might not think much about it,but composites are all around us - from canoes,kayaks, golf clubs, and baseball bats to buildings, aircraft, refrigerators, and amusement parkrides. Modern composite materials help makeproducts stronger and more durable, lightweight,If you have any questions or comments, conrustproof, and stable (resistant to heat, cold, andtact your District Executive or Laura Campbell,humidity).Advancement Secretary, at the Council officeThe Composite Materials merit badge pamand we’ll be glad to help you out.phlet, Supply division catalog No. 33252, will beavailable in early 2006.At any time during the year, the unit advancement processor from each active unit will beable to record advancements to youth memberrecords. And, they’ll also be able to print a unitroster at any time.Recruiting Boy Scouts Participate in the School Night forScouting, recruiting the boys eligible for Boy Scouting who are inelementary school. Conduct Troop Open House todemonstrate Boy Scout skills, theoutdoor fun of Scouting and torecruit youth and adult membersalike. Distribute Boy Scout recruitment flyers to grades six through eightpromoting Troop Open House. Use High Adventure surveys in the schools Mail invitations directly to prospective Boy Scouts Promote Scouting at events sponsored by the chartered organization Promote Scouting at community events such as town fairs. Insert promotional page about the troop and its open house inchurch bulletins. Conduct a Fall Recruitment Weekend, giving every boy a campingexperience upon joining.Sunday, August 6, 2006–1:10 pmMinnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals Parade Parade around the field with other Scouts in youruniform. (minimum of 500 in attendance). Chance to Win a First Pitch! A member ofthe Troop that sells the most tickets will throw out the firstpitch of the Royals game. Back to School Lunchbox(First 10,000 kids 14 and under). Bob Evans Kids Eat Free Kids 14 and underwill receive a free hot dog and small Pepsi.DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS JULY 21, 2006.For questions call Jeff Miller at (816) 504-4476scout family day at “The K” Order FormName AddressCity State ZipTroopNumber of Field Box Tickets . X 16.00 (reg 23) Number of Field Plaza Tickets . X 15.00 (reg 20) Number of View Box Tickets . X 10.00 (reg 15) Number of Outfield Plaza Tickets . X 8.00 (reg 12) Number of View Level Infield Tickets . X 8.00 (reg 12) Number of Hy-Vee View Level Tickets . X 7.00 (reg 7) 3.00Shipping and Handling . Check Enclosed Check NumberTOTAL Please make check or money order payable to Kansas City Royals or give credit card information.PLEASE MAIL OR FAX (816) 504-4142 THIS FORM ALONG WITH PAYMENT TO:MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT, ONE ROYAL WAY, KANSAS CITY, MO 64129Payment by Credit CardPlease circle one MC VISA AMEX DISCNameCard #Expiration dateSignature

FEATURE6 June/July 2006Adventures in Scouting18th Annual Boy Scouts Golf ClassicEach year the Heart of America Council conducts the Annual Boy Scouts GolfClassic to showcase Scouting’s positive impact and raise money for its programs.This year, on May 15, 2006, 144 golfers enjoyed a fun filled day of golf at IronHorse Golf Club, one of Kansas City’s finest public courses. The event raisedover 85,000. The committee was Co-Chaired by John Novak and Dan Meyer.Major SponsorsApplebee’sSprintRau ConstructionYellow Roadway CorporationHNTB ArchitectureEnvironmental Mechanical ContractorsFinnegan Conrad & Peterson LLC.Hole SponsorsRecon DevelopmentAvayaFirebaugh ConstructionAdtranFirst National Bank of OlatheShaw ElectricHewlett Packard/Bearing Point TelcordiaRSM McGladreyCisco SystemsTom Freeman/UBSAlcatelDST RealtyTMNGTeletechLucentLocktonNortel Networks UMBExcel StuccoWaddell & ReedTeam SponsorsIBMOther SponsorsMark OneHeartland BankGary RemleyChappell’s RestaurantRoyal ChevroletAndrews McMeel UniversalBoulevard BrewingJohn CarperMetcalf BankGod and Country Religious Emblem ProgramsOn April 2, 2006, theHeart of America Counciland the Protestant Committee on Scouting celebratedChurch youth and 3 adults helped their God and Life Youth accomplish theiraward. We also were able to recognize 3 youth for the completion of the StarAward, which means that the youth have earned all four of the God and CountryAwards. Congratulations to them and their families. This is a major accomplishment for them.the recognition of 108We were also able to recognize one youth for heroic action, as he helped inyouth receiving their Godsaving his mother’s life. Congratulations to Jacob Liebsch for earning your Godand Country Award, alongand Me Award along with the celebration of knowing when and how to call 911.with 33 adults receivingtheir Mentoring Award. Itwas an awesome celebration of how God has worked in the lives of our youth and their families. Over400 friends and family members gathered to share in this event.The break out of each of the programs includes: God and Me, grades 1-3,received 34 awards. God and Family, grades 4-6, had 36 youth completing theirprogram. God and Church, grades 7-8, included 20 youth in their numbers, andGod and Life, grades 9-12, had a record number of 18 youth completing theiraward.Mentors for each level included 14 adults mentoring in the God and Me level,10 adults in the God and Family program, 6 adults worked with the God andThis program is possible because of the work of many counselors and counselors in training. For this last year’s program, we had 14 counselors, along with 12counselors in training. The program was shared between two facilities, run withthe same program and agenda in order to serve the northern and central locationsof our youth.Next year’s program will expand to the current locations, along with one moreaddition into the south part of the city. For further information, please contact:Cindy Cone, revcindycone@electromethanol.com or Jeff Cook scouter@rr.com.We have been truly blessed in this council to offer a quality program. Nowwe look forward to what the future holds as more youth and adults seek the wonder of God’s plan.

FEATUREAdventures in ScoutingJune/July 2006 7Dear Unit Leader:The 2006 Popcorn Sale promises to be the best ever to help your unitachieve its fundraising goals!Based upon feedback from unit leaders, we have continued to improvethe sale to make it the most effective and user friendly fundraiser for you.Here are the detailsTimeline – The Sale will begin on Saturday, September16 and end on Sunday, October 29th. This year’s timelineis one week shorter to help units have more time to pickupand distribute their popcorn prior to Thanksgiving.Show N Deliver/Show N Sell – More and more units areparticipating in Show N Deliver – a great opportunity tosell popcorn and collect the money in one step! Ordersfor Show ‘N Deliver are due on Tuesday, September 5thand pickup will be Friday, September 15th and Saturday,September 16th.Attend training and receive 32% commission! Trainings will be heldthroughout the Council in convenient locations beginning in August tohelp you prepare for a successful sale!Great Prizes – including Coleman gift cards, Trails End Games andGadget gift cards, Wal-Mart gift cards, BSA gifts and a BSA gift cards.Scouts will have more prize options to choose from!Popular Product Line-Up – We’ve got the same popular items!Two Show N Deliver / Show N Sell Pickup Locations – We are planning to have two locations on the west and east side of the Council tospeed delivery at the Show N Deliver pickup site again this year. Sign upnow to participate in this simple, easy and effective unit fundraiser. Plannow for a great year of Scouting and utilize the Trails End popcorn sale toachieve your unit’s goals!Heart of America Council2006 Trails End Popcorn SaleUnit Commitment CardYES! Our unit will participate in the 2006 popcorn SaleDistrictCirlce: Pack/Troop/ Crew/PostUnit Number# of Active Scouts:Unit Chairperson:Street Address:City/State/Zip:Phone H: B:E-Mail:Council CalendarJune31114172025Mic-O-Say Tribal Celebration; 8:00 a.m., H. Roe BartleVisitors Day; 8:00 a.m., H. Roe BartleUniversity of Scouting Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council OfficeVisitors Day; 8:00 a.m., NaishExecutive Committee Meeting, 4:00 p.m., Carriage ClubVisitors Day; 8:00 a.m. H. Roe Bartle and Naish.July1241216182329OA Fonders, Vigil and Silver Beaver Nominations DueVisitors Day, 8:00 a.m., H. Roe BartleScout Service Center & Scout Shop Closed.Pow Wow Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m. Council OfficeVisitors Day, 8:00 a.m., H. Roe BartleExecutive Committee Meeting, 4:00 p.m., Carriage ClubVisitors Day, 8:00 a.m., H. Roe BartleNational Order of the Arrow Conference.August6917192225Visitors Day, 8:00 a.m., H. Roe BartleUniversity of Scouting Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council OfficeOA LEC Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Council OfficeFinal payment due for Powderhorn TrainingExecutive Committee Meeting, 4:00 p.m., Carriage ClubOA Fall Induction Weekend; 6:00 p.m. Camp Naish

8 June/July 2006Cub Scout Day CampPROGRAM/ CAMPINGWood Badge TrainingAdventures in ScoutingBrownsea NYLT Training“Cubs in Hollywood” is proving to be ahitamongtheScoutsattendingDay Camp this year.This daytime program includes simple cooking, crafts,nature, team andindividual sports.Districts have developed programs andactivities that will keep the Scouts busy as theybecome a Hollywood Cub.Wood Badge training is an experience like noBrownsea NYLT is an intensive, seven-dayother!outdoor training experience for young men insupport of the Scoutmaster’s responsibility forYou will take part in several days of classroomthe training of troop junior leaders. It is contraining followed by several days of training andducted by the Heart of America Council Trainingfun in the outdoors with your patrol. You willCommittee, using the Junior Leader Traininglearn about and practice developing a team, thenConference outline approved by the Boy Scoutleading that team to its maximum potential. ThisDivision of the BSA.training experience is open to all adult Scoutersregistered in the Boy Scouts of America. TheThis year Brownsea will be held at the Theocourse will be held on two weekends (Septem- dore Naish Scout Reservation from June 11thber 15th through the 17th and September 29th to June 16th, 2006. The purpose of Brownseathrough October 1st, 2006). The course will be Training is to give participants the confidenceheld at the Rotary Youth Camp facility in Lee’s and knowledge to run the troop program; to giveUniversity of ScoutingSummit, Missouri. Registration forms and addi- participants a basic knowledge of the elevenUniversity of Scouting is a Council wide tional information are available at your district skills of leadership and help them relate theseextravaganza of supplemental training classes roundtable, the Council Service Center and on skills to their troop responsibilities; to createfor Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders and the council’s website (www.hoac-bsa.org under an atmosphere where Scouts will experienceVenturing Leaders where you pick your own activities). You are not required to have camp- Scouting at its best; to enhance the relationshipclasses. It’s an annual get-together, a confer- ing or Scout Craft skills in order to enjoy this between the participant and his Scoutmaster andence, a convention and a big fun-filled experi- ultimate training experience; however, you need of course, to have fun!!ence where Scout Leaders increase their knowl- to be trained in your current registered position.Registration forms and additional ge, improve their skills and gain enthusiastiction is on the Heart of America Council itudes about Scouting. It’s an opportunity toat www.hoac-bsa.org under activities or visit theaprofessionalenvironmentwithknowledgeableadd the fun and pizzazz to your program.Council’s Resource Center. There are slots stilland skilled trainers using the most modern andopen so get your application in today!It’s THE PLACE to be oneffective training techniques and materials. TheSaturday, November 4, 2006!fee for the course is 200.00 (including a non- Camping Awards and Recognitionrefundable deposit of 50.00) and includes allAn exciting outdoor program is one of theA Fun Event for ALL Adult Leadersmeals and training material. For more informa- keys to a quality year-round Scouting program.Rotary Scout Camption contact jdavis@bsamail.org.Many Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are involvedRotary Camp is the HOAC long term residentin the Scouting programs for the outdoor opporcamp for Scouts with special needs. The themetunities and look forward to camping. TherePhilmontCouncilContingentforfor Boy Scout Rotary Camp in 2006 is Mountainare three awards available that encourage and2007Man. Many opportunities will be offered torecognize quality camping programs. Applicathe Scouts including Merit Badges, Swimming,Soon the 2006 Council Contingent will be tion forms for these 3 awards can be found onHandicraft, COPE, and a memorable Mountain leaving for their exciting adventure at the Philm- the Council’s website under the camping secMan program.ont Scout Ranch. The Camping and Program tion of the Resources page: www.hoac-bsa.org.This camp is held at the Rotary Youth Campfacility in Lee’s Summit, MO. Rotary Campbegins on Monday, August 7th and continuesthrough Friday, August 11th.Applications for participation are available atthe Council Service Center, district roundtables,and on the council website. If you have anyquestions regarding Boy Scout Rotary Camp,contact Brian Tobler at (816) 569-4985 orbtobler@bsamail.org.Service Department is now accepting applica- RES Camping Infro.cfmtions for the stand-by list of alternates for 2007.Twelve Month Camper AwardThese alternates will go through all the trainThe Twelve Month Camper Award recoging with the contingent and will be prepared tosubstitute anytime up to departure date should nizes Boy Scouts and adult leaders who campeach month of the calendar year over a twosomeone have to withdraw from a crew.year period. This award is a great way to recApplications for the Philmont Council Conognize those who participate in their Troop’stingent 2007 are available in the Resourceyear-round camping program. An individualCenter at the Council Service Center and on therecognition patch is available through the Scoutcouncil websi

Paul Sutor, Sr. Mark Taylor Frank W. Winne & Son, Inc. Dan Oas TMR, Inc. Frank H. Woodbury III Raymond and Sydney Backstrom David Fivecoat In Honor of: Andrew Badgerow J. Nick and Teresa Badgerow Anthony Badgerow J. Nick and Teresa Badgerow James Badgerow J. Nick and Teresa Badgerow Max Boyd