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This is the content from the February 2008 edition of e-Crossroads.  Click a section below to view the content.

Sections:

General Council

Trade-O-Ree Memorabilia Auction
Scout Anniversary
Circuit of Fun: Indiana Pacers
Hoosier Veteran to speak at annual Gathering of Eagles
Circuit of Fun: Murat Shrine Circus
Scouting for Food
500 Festival Parade sign up
Summer Camp

Districts

 

Del-Mi
Golden Eagle
Hou Koda
Iron Horse
Northeast
North Star

Old Trail
Pathfinder
Pioneer
Sakima
Sugar Creek
T-Sun-Ga-Ni
Wabash Valley
Venturing

 

Training

New Pack Training Award
Advanced Training Opportunity in Wood Badge 2008
Other Exciting Training

Finance

2008 Family Friends of Scouting
Lilly Hands and Hearts Program

Council News And Events

 


Trade-O-Ree Memorabilia Auction

The 16th Annual Crossroads of America Boy Scout Memorabilia Auction and Trade-o-ree will be held Feb. 1-2, 2008 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Our Land Pavilion. Over 35 Scout memorabilia dealers from 16 states will be present with over 160 tables of Scouting stuff: Council shoulder patches, Jamboree materials and insignia, historic handbooks and publications, rare Scouting equipment, and much more. Like the antique road show, there will be qualified Scout memorabilia experts on hand to answer questions and appraise your personal Scout items – so bring it in. A collections merit badge counselor will also be available for Scouts starting or completing the Collections Merit Badge. Admission is $2.00. Youth in uniform will be admitted for free.

 

Scout Anniversary

Scout Anniversary Week is Feb. 3-9, 2008 and everyone is encouraged to wear their Scout uniform and thank others that help keep Scouting strong. Please mark your calendar today.

Plan a service project to benefit your charter partner organization to say thank you for their support. Make huge thank you cards for the whole troop or pack to sign and present them to your religious leaders, teachers, community leaders and anyone who supports your Scouting unit. For more ideas to celebrate Scout Anniversary Week, check Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines, ask your unit commissioner and fellow Scouters at Roundtable or visit www.scouting.org

 

Circuit of Fun: Indiana Pacers 

Check out this and other exciting council events open to all Scouting programs and families! 

 Feb. 9, 2008 – Indiana Pacers – Come see the Pacers and get the best deal in town! For the price of a ticket you will get to see the game, get a free hot dog, chips and small Pepsi product, shoot a free throw on Conseco’s main floor and have a special post-game talk with a player. Deadline has been extended to Feb. 8. Tickets can be picked up at will call.


Hoosier Veteran to speak at annual Gathering of Eagles

The Gathering of Eagles Committee is proud to announce that Sergeant First Class Jeff Mittman will be speaking at the event to be held on Feb. 21, 2008 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. A reception will be held beginning at 6 p.m. with the dinner starting promptly at 7 p.m.

SFC Mittman is an Indiana native who has been deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. Over two years ago, he returned from Iraq after being severely injured by a roadside bomb and subsequently losing nearly all of his vision. His story is one of courage and remaining positive that is not to be missed.

Please visit www.crossroadsbsa.org/advancement/ for more information on the dinner and the awards.

 


Circuit of Fun: Murat Shrine Circus

Check out this and other exciting council events open to all Scouting programs and families! 

March 1, 2008- 10.a.m.-- Scouts and your family and friends are invited to see the 63rd Annual Murat Shrine Circus at the Pepsi Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. You are also invited to have free breakfast at 8:30 AM with some of the Circus’s top performers! To receive these discounted tickets and breakfast invitations you must return this form http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/Portals/0/files/program/activities/2008%20Murat%20Shrine%20Circus%20Flyer.pdf no later than Feb. 15, 2008. Breakfast will be served the morning of the event on the Fairgrounds property and will include donuts, juice and milk.


Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food – Bigger and Better

Answering the call to help others, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts across central Indiana will be in neighborhoods March 8- 15 to collect food for local food pantries and food banks. Kroger has stepped up their support to provide free patches to all youth who participate, as well as provide bags to aid any units that would like them. Kroger will also provide media support to promote this important food drive to all of central Indiana through newspapers and in-store advertising.  

Scouts units will be asked to adopt a Kroger or affiliate store to promote the Scouting for Food program to shoppers on Saturday, March 15. Residents can assist by bringing food to any Kroger location or purchasing pre-packaged bags on that day. With an ambitious goal of collecting 100,000 food items, and with food pantries’ supplies at dangerously low levels, it’s important that Scouting does its part.

Thanks in advance for any help that you can give to promoting this “good turn” for our local neighborhoods. If you have any questions about this event, please call Ryan Keys at 317-925-1900 ext. 214 or via email at rykeys@crossroadsbsa.org


500 Festival parade sign-up

Scouts interested in having fun while earning service hours may sign up to help with the IPL 500 Festival Parade on Saturday, May 24. Scouts from Crossroads of America Council have helped set up seating along the parade route every year since the inaugural parade in 1957. As one of America’s premier parades, the IPL 500 Festival Parade will be viewed by nearly 300,000 spectators along its two-mile route as well as countless others on local and national television. In 2007, 950 Scouts from 56 troops and 11 districts helped number and erect chairs along the parade route, served as ushers and stacked the chairs after the parade. Once the chairs are set up, the Scouts will be able to watch the parade and its marching bands, floats, balloons and celebrities. Each Scout and Scout leader who participates is given a patch designed by the Boy Scout Festival Committee that reflects the themes of Scouting and this year’s parade. A certificate of appreciation is also presented to each Scout as well as their troop. Make your plans now to participate in this event! All interested troops should contact Dick Elsworth at (317) 891-6948 or their district executive at (317) 925-1900. The next meeting for all district representatives will be Feb. 20 at the Robert E. Sterret Senior center located at the corner of Post Road and Otis Avenue in Fort Harrison.

 

Summer Camp

 
2008 Cub Scout summer camps
Our council offers several camping opportunities for Cub Scouts. Day Camps are a 5-day experience for graduating first through fourth graders. Scouts get to participate in swimming, shoot BB guns, archery, rafting, adventure courses, nature lore, and outdoor fun. Day Camps culminate with a special family camp overnighter on Friday nights. Webelos may also participate in the great Webelos Adventure Camp program, which is designed especially for them. Graduating fifth graders are encouraged to attend summer camp at Ransburg Scout Reservation or Krietenstein with their new Boy Scout Troop.

Belzer Day Camp
Week 1     June 16-20
Week 2     June 23-27

No camp   June 30-July 4

Week 3     July 7-11
Week 4     July 14-18
Week 5     July 21-25

Week 6     July 28-Aug 1

Week 7     Aug. 4-8    

Fees:
Early Bird    Regular

$80                $90   Cubs and Webelos

$ 7                 $ 7    Overnight per person (Scout, parent, & Sibling) non-refundable

$ 5                 $ 5    Tagalongs

FREE            FREE Leaders


District Day Camps
June 2-6       Lieber State Park Day Camp

June 9-13     Bear Creek Day Camp (near Connersville)

June 9-13     Wildwood Day Camp (Terre Haute)

June 16-20     Red Wing Day Camp (near Muncie)

June 16-20   Pathfinder Day Camp

July 7-11      Rotary Day Camp (near Crawfordsville)
July 21-25    Kikthawenund Day Camp (near Anderson)

             
              
Webelos Adventure Camp 2008
Webelos Adventure Camp, near Noblesville, is an action packed adventure for designed especially for Webelos. Graduating third and fourth graders can get their fill of all the adventures that camp has to offer during their 4-day, 3-night experience. Scouts get to camp in tents, swim, canoe, shoot BB guns and bows and arrows, throw “tomahawks,” capture Fort Miami with a water fight, make crafts in the Riverboat (a paddleboat on Lake Cherokee), and learn about nature. The Steak ‘n Shake Dining Hall will offer great food and excellent programs again this summer.
 
Let’s make sure every Webelo gets the opportunity to go to camp!
 
When:              Sun.-Wed.             Wed.-Sat.
Session #1        June 8-11                #2      June 11-14
Session #3        June 15-18              #4      June 18-21
Session #5        June 22-25              #6       June 25-28
Session # 7      June 29-July 2         July 2-5 no camp
Session # 8       July 6-9                  #9       July 9-12
Session #10      July 13-16               #11      July 16 -19

Reservations begin Jan. 2, 2008. Reservation fee per Scout ($15) due Feb. 11-15. Early sign-ups ensure choice dates. Workerships are available for Scouts in need.  See leaders for applications.     

Fee Payment Schedule:
Jan. 2             Reservations begin at all council offices

Feb. 11-15      $15 Reservation fee per Scout du
e (Part of total fee. Fee is transferable, but NOT REFUNDABLE)
April 18       Full fees, health history and roster due

The early bird fee is available when fees are paid in full, with roster and health form turned in, by April 18. All fees due two weeks prior to camp.

 
2008 Boy Scout Camp
 
You can do it all at Ransburg- Ransburg has a full agenda of fun and exciting things for each troop. Many new things are being added this summer, such as permanent shelters in all camp sites, a new Firecrafter shelter, new rifles at the rifle range, renovations to the leaders’ showers, and much more.
We maintain a 5-to-1 camper-to-staff ratio. We will continue to enhance the Venture program for older Scouts.
 
Camp sites are available for 2008. A $100 deposit will secure your troops week and camp site. Partial payments are due March 3-7. Call (317) 925-1900 (877-925-1900 toll-free) to make your reservation now.

2008 Camp Dates

Week   1    June 8-14
            2    June 15-21

            3    June 22-28

            4    June 29-July 5

            5    July 6-12
            6    July 13-19

            7    July 20-26
            8    July 27-Aug 2
            9    August 3-9
Fees
All camp fees (early bird deadline May 2) are transacted through a Council Service Center, or by mail at Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 1966, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1966.
 
Krietenstein 2008
If a more intimate summer camp is what you are looking for, then Camp Krietenstein is for you. Camp Krietenstein offers an exciting program for up to 125 scouts each week. This size allows the camp to offer a more personalized program. We had a great season in 2007, and this summer will be even better. We are building more platforms in the new campsites, trying some new meal ideas in the dining hall, adding additional staff, making improvements to the shower house and much more, so sign up soon to be sure we have a camp site for your troop.    
        
Week 1  June 8-14
Week 2  June 15-21

Week 3  June 22-28

Week 4  June 29-July 5

Week 5  July 6-12

Week 6   July 13-19
 
Fees
All camp fees (early bird deadline May 2) are transacted through a Council Service Center, or by mail at Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 1966 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1966.
Schedule
March 7 – 50% fee per Scout due

April 28 –May 2 final fees due all fees paid in full
        - Workerships due
        - Camp Roster due
        - Health Forms due
 All fees are paid through troop leaders.   
 

BADEN POWELL / DAN BEARD 2008

Baden-Powell 2008
Baden-Powell Camp is a merit badge day camp where Boy Scouts have the opportunity to earn up to six merit badges. Both Eagle required and non-required badges will be offered.
Fee:     $60.00
 
Dan Beard Camp 2008
Dan Beard Camp is geared towards helping young Scouts reach First Class rank. This week will give Scouts the opportunity to complete many of the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks.
Fee:     $60.00
                                   

Week 1 June 16-19                                           
Week 2 June 23-26
Week 3 July 7-10                                              
NOTE: NO CAMP July 3-6
Week 4 July 14-17                                            
Week 5 July 21-24
Week 6 July 28-31                                            
Week 7 Aug 4-7


 


District News

District Chair: Bob Guindon 
District Commissioner: Dr. Chuck Harris 
Senior District Executive: Nat Baker, (317) 925-1900 x228
District Executive: Matt Sinsko, (317) 925-1900 x227
 
Upcoming Events:
View our up-to-date calendar with event times and locations online at www.del-mi.org/calendar/ .

February 2008                                    
2          Troop/Team/Crew Recharters Turn-in             
7          Commissioner Meeting
           
           
Four Function Meeting
            
           
District Management Team Mtg.                      
8          Carmel Community Breakfast              
14        Cub Scout Roundtable
            
           
Boy Scout Roundtable
            
           
OA Chapter Meeting
              
           
Firecrafter Ember Meeting                   
21        Eagle Scout Boards of Review             
23        New Leader Essentials (Camp Belzer)
            
           
Youth Protection Training
                   
           
All Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
           
           
Scoutmaster Specific Training
             
           
Venturing Leader Specific Training                   
27        Fishers Community Breakfast               

March 2008                                        
1          Firestone Competition Applications Due
                      
           
Pack Recharter Turn-in
           
6          Commissioner Meeting
           
           
Four Function Meeting
            
           
District Management Team Mtg.
                     
7          Westfield Breakfast for Scouting
                     
7-8       Merit Badge Workshop
                      
8, 15    Scouting for Food (tentative)
               
13        District Dinner
            
           
Cub Scout Roundtable at District Dinner
                     
           
Boy Scout Roundtable at District Dinner
                     
           
Venturing Roundtable at District Dinner
           
           
Vigil Honor Nominations due in District
           
15        Adult Firecrafter Nominations due to Ember Advisor
               
20        Eagle Scout Boards of Review
            
28-30   Outdoor Leadership Skills Training (Camp K EAST)
              
29        District Pinewood Derby                      

Centennial Quality District Award
Thanks to all of our many volunteers that made it possible for the Del-Mi District to earn the 2007 Centennial Quality District Award.  This recognition would not have been possible if it were not for your hard work and the strong programs that are offered.

 

 

We are looking forward to an even better 2008 and appreciate all of the help that you have provided the district leadership in coming up with a plan for this year.  As a district, we intend to focus on training, program, and retention and how they are inter-related.

At our January Roundtable meeting, many discussions were held as to what the district did well in 2007 and what we could do better in 2008.  The results of these discussions were then looked over by our district committee where the following action plans were developed for the year.

  • “Best Practices” guide for all program levels
  • Includes checklist/calendar for deadline dates for council and district activities
  • District Operations Plan for all district committees
  • Will include a back-dater system to ensure that all events are planned well in advance.
  • Coordinated School Night and Community Trainings Initiative
  • Recognizing that a trained leader is a better leader, the district is going to build upon the successful week-night training program offered last year by grouping recruitment nights by community and then offering a series of training opportunities in that same community within two weeks.
  • 3rd & 4th grade Task Force
  • This group will look broadly at the Webelos to Scout transition program and examine why a high percentage of Cub Scouts drop out between the time when they earn the Bear and Webelos ranks.
  • More convenient and more focused trainings

To help our leaders become trained, the district is looking to offer trainings year-round at Roundtables, district events, and sessions targeted at specific groups of people.  We will also look to expand our training courses beyond the basic leader training program to include more specialized trainings for advancement chairs, in-unit trainers, treasurers, etc.

To make these initiatives successful, we will need many well-motivated volunteers.  We are asking for your help as we work to make your suggestions a reality.  Please contact any of the people listed above to get involved.

Training Opportunities
Training shows new leaders how to do their jobs and allows for an interchange of ideas with more experienced leaders. Every youth in Scouting deserves qualified, trained leaders who will provide the best program possible, the way it is intended. Trained leaders ensure that the goals of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing are met. The leadership training program of the Boy Scouts of America provides this information and helps leaders become confident in carrying out their responsibilities.

The Del-Mi District’s next training is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 23, at Camp Belzer in Indianapolis.  The trainings listed below will be offered.

 Program  Course Name Time
Cost
ALL New Leader Essentials 8:30 - 10:30 AM $5.00
ALL Youth Protection 10:30 AM - Noon
Cub Scouts Den Leader Specific 12:30 - 4:00 PM $5.00
Cub Scouts Cubmaster / Committee Chair 12:30 - 4:00 PM $5.00
Boy Scouts Scoutmaster Specific 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM $10.00
Venturing Venturing Specific
(includes Youth Protection)
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM $10.00

 

Online training opportunities are also available.  Learn more at www.del-mi.org/training/.

 


 

 
District Chair: Pete Walters
Commissioner: Karen Goth
Executive: Megan Luecke 
Director: Leslie Anderson 

February 2008
3-   OA Chapter Meeting
      Scout Sunday
8-   Leader Recognition Dinner
      Scouts in Government Day
      Scouting Anniversary Day
12- District Committee Meeting
14- District Commissioners Meeting
      Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable
      Troop/Team/Crew Recharter Turn in
18- President’s Day, Offices and Shops closed
25- District FOS Report Meeting
26- New Castle Community Friends of Scouting Lunch at First UMC
27- Muncie Community FOS Lunch at Cornerstone

 

Family Friends of Scouting 2008!
Can you believe it is that time of year already? The annual Friends of Scouting Campaign is starting up now! The Family portion of the campaign plays a very vital part in the overall success of the campaign, and keeps Scouting alive and well in Golden Eagle! Please schedule a presentation as soon as possible. To get your presentation on the calendar please contact John Baker at jmbaker@bsu.edu or Shannon Hunt at shunt@geaarchitects.com. Thank you!
 
Webelos Transition
Cub Scout packs should be crossing over their second year Webelos into Boy Scout Troops. There are far too many Cub Scouts lost in this transition. Scoutmasters, make it a goal to talk personally to every Webelo and their parents to see just what their intentions are after Cub Scouting, and invite them to join your troop! Now is the time for Scoutmasters to be communicating with Cub Packs about crossover! Cub leaders can also play a role by encouraging their boys and parents to give Boy Scouting a try. The best relationship is one that lasts all year with joint activities over a long period of time to form a familiarity with the Boy Scout troop that the boys will move into. Earn the F.O. Belzer Award by crossing over 75 percent of the second year Webelos! If there are any questions concerning Webelos transition, call Christine Dudley at (765) 289-5661.
 
 
 
District Chair: Donnis Mizelle 
District Commissioner: Kathy Baker
Senior District Executive: Jean Manka, (317) 925-1900 ext. 229
District Executive: Bryan Hughes, (317) 925-1900 ext. 227
http://houkodadistrict.org/
 
February
7-   District Committee
     Troop/Team/Crew/Post Recharter Turn-in
14- Cub/Boy Scout Roundtable
      Venturing Roundtable
      OA Chapter
20- Eagle Scout Boards of Review
28- Commissioners Staff

 
Family Friends of Scouting Campaign
The goal of the Family Friends of Scouting Campaign is to give the parents of every Scout an opportunity to participate in supporting the council’s efforts to provide the best programs, resources and facilities to the families in our service area. Each Scout unit will be asked to participate by scheduling a Scouting meeting or activity attended by parents for a short FOS presentation during the months of November through March. You might consider a Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet or Troop Court of Honor. A member of the district family FOS team will be in contact with your Scout leader to schedule the presentation or you may schedule your presentation with Dick Sloan at (317) 856-5243. 
 
Re-Charter
Scout Troops will have charter turn-in on Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at Avon Christian Church. Troop charters must be turned in by the end of February to be considered a Quality Unit. Packs will have charter turn-in on March 6 at 6 p.m. at Avon Christian Church. Pack charters must be turned in by the end of March to be considered a Quality Unit. While the charter will be done on-line, a packet must be turned in with all necessary signatures.
 
Webelos to Scout Transition
February and March are big months for Crossover Ceremonies. Every pack should have representatives from a troop at the Crossover Ceremony to invite the fifth grade Webelos to their troop. Every fifth grade boy should be asked to join a troop in their area. Troops: Make sure your den chiefs are working closely with their dens to ensure the Webelos will continue their Scouting education.
 
District Dinner-March 8, 2008
The District Dinner will be held March 8 gathering at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. All Scouters and their families are welcome to attend. The dinner will be followed by an awards ceremony to recognize the outstanding leaders in Hou Koda from 2007 and give out Quality Unit Awards. If you have any questions or comments about the dinner please call Tammy Knauer at (317) 272-5045.
 
 
District Vice-Chair: Paula McCain, (317) 326-3603
District Commissioner: Jr. Davis, (317) 512-3991 
District Executive: Patrick Walls, (765) 489-4552 

Calendar
District committee: First Thursday every month, Rushville
Roundtable: Second Thursday every month, Morristown

Quality District
Thanks Iron Horse Family! We all pulled together and achieved Quality District for 2007. Way to go team! It was a concentrated effort by every unit.  

Training
A Scout deserves a trained leader. With training your program will run smoother and will be easier for you.

Activities
District Pinewood Derby is just around the corner! This year’s Derby will be hosted by Hubler again. Reminder: Make sure you have adults make their own cars for open class racing!

Thank you to those who attended the Winter Cub Fun Day and the Winter Camporee.

Friends of Scouting
Family Friends of Scouting presentations are now scheduled, so look forward to seeing a member of the district team at one of your events. This is an opportunity for your unit to do its part in helping the district facilities maintain their operating goals.

 
 

Chairman: Allan Sutherlin
 
Commissioner: Doug Walker
 
Executive: Matt Rowan 925-1900 ext. 215                  
 
 

Calendar

February   
1       District Dinner

2                   
Troop/Team/Crew Recharter Turn-in
3                   
Eagle Board of Review
6                   
District Committee Meeting
13               
Roundtable, Commissioner Staff Meeting
 
March 
1          Pack Recharter Turn-in

1                   
Swimoree
2                   
Eagle Board of Review
5       
      District Committee Meeting
12        Roundtable, Commissioner Staff Meeting

Congratulations to Silver Beaver winners!
The Northeast district committee would like to extend hardy congratulations to Ralph Dixon and Jack Phillips for receiving the Silver Beaver Award at this year’s University of Scouting.  We are so proud and thankful for your countless hours of service to the youth in our community. 
 

Roundtable
Don’t forget that each month, the Northeast District conducts a Leadership Roundtable on the second Wednesday at Camp Belzer.  Fellowship starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting formally begins at 7 p.m..  All registered volunteers and parents are invited to attend.  The purpose of this meeting is to gather all interested adults to share knowledge and experience.  Important announcements, training features and discussions are part of what you’ll find at Roundtable.

 

There are several important events coming up this spring.  Be sure to check out the Northeast district Web site for more information.   Happy Scouting!

 

 
 
District Chairman:  Tim Craft
District Commissioner: Glenn Harkness
District Executive:  Keenan Fennimore, (317) 925-1900 ext. 223

 

February
14        District Roundtable
            Troop re-charter turn-in

March
13        District Roundtable
             Pack re-charter turn-in
28        District Dinner

April
11-13   Spring Camporee
19        District Pinewood Derby

Winter Camporee
The North Star Winter Camporee was another  success, with 102 participants from 8 troops attending.  Congratulations to the Flaming Eagle patrol of Troop 69 for their overall victory in the camporee competition, and to Troop 56’s Scorpion patrol for winning the dog sledding race.  Troop 514 took home the Willie Award (again!) and there were three new Red Hat inductees: Rich Gargas and Rick Schmidt, both from Troop 514 and Randy Maier from Troop 358.  Thanks again to Brian Crow and our wonderful camporee committee for another job well done!

Webelos to Scout transition
Spring means Webelos to Scout transition time has arrived!  Hopefully our fifth grade Webelos dens and families have had the opportunity to experience a little of what Boy Scouting has to offer and have chosen a troop in which to continue their Scouting journey.  But the transition to a troop is more than merely crossing over a bridge; a Boy Scout application must be completed, a registration or transfer fee must be paid, and of course, there is an entirely new program with which each Scout and family must become acquainted.  If you have questions (or anxieties) about Boy Scouting or the Webelos transition process, please visit with a local Scoutmaster or contact Keenan Fennimore for more information.

 


 
 
District Chair:  Ann Franzen-Roha 
District Vice-Chair: Bob Hall
District Commissioner:  Ron Hess
District Executive:  Brian Miller
http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/oldtrail/
 
Upcoming District Events

 Feb. 1, 2008 – Join us at Centerville High School for the Cub Scout Lock-In. We will open the doors at 6 p.m. and the program starting at 7 p.m. We will have the usual favorites of swimming and crafts along with other activities that are guaranteed to wear out your Cub Scouts by 2 a.m.
 

Feb 7, 2008 – Annual District Recognition Banquet, 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Join us for as we honor those volunteers that have put in the time and effort to go above and beyond. We will recognize our Class of 2007 Eagle Scouts, Silver Beaver Recipients and install our 2008 District Committee.
Who: Scouting Family, 2007 Eagles, Silver Beaver Recipients & Community Leaders
Where: Central United Methodist Church
            1425 East Main Street
            Richmond, IN 47374
When: February 7th, 2008
           6:00pm Doors Open
Cost: $12/person before February 1st, 2008 (2007 Eagle Scouts FREE)
         $15/person after February 1st, 2008
Questions and Reservations
Hagerstown Scout Office
199 S. Plum St
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4552
HagerstownScoutShop@crossroadsbsa.org


 
 
District Chair: Tom Williams, (317) 881-4511 
District Commissioner: Steve Mitchell, (317) 887-1091
District Vice Chair: Tom Lee, (317) 888-6633
District Vice Chair: Tom Jackson, (317) 784-7305
District Director: Jim Parton, (317) 925-1900 ext. 206 
District Executive: Kate Kegeris, (317) 925-1900 ext. 223 

February
2     District Recognition Dinner (Knights of Columbus)
7     OA/Firecrafter (joint), 7 p.m. (Christ UMC Shelter)
9     Troop/Team/Crew/Post Recharter turn in (PMMS) 8-11a.m.
11    District Committee, 7 p.m.
14    Commissioners Staff, 6 p.m. (PMMS)
14    Roundtable, 7 p.m. (PMMS)

2008 Leadership Team
Congratulations to the 2008 district leadership team who were elected at the annual District meeting on Nov. 29. The 2008 leadership team is as follows:

District Chairman: Tom Lee
District Vice-Chairman: Tom Jackson
District Commissioner: Steve Mitchell
Program Chair: Linda Grube
Finance Chair: VACANT
Membership Chair: Chuck Alt

If you have interest in volunteering on a district level, please contact a member of the leadership team, Jim or Kate.

Get revved up for Recharter!
Unit recharters for troops, crews and teams are due in February and Pack charters are due in March. Be sure to get your paper in on-time. Turn-in dates are listed above, or contact Steve Mitchell, Jim Parton, or Kate Kegeris to arrange pick-up for your unit charter.

Summer Camp is here again!
You should already have your camp information. If you don’t, call your commissioner, Jim, or Kate to get it. It is never to early to get set for Belzer, Ransburg, Webelos Adventure Camp or District Day Camp. The Pathfinder District Day Camp again will be held at the Johnson County Park scout area. There will be BB guns, rafting, swimming, archery, crafts and more!

Friends of Scouting
FOS helps keep all of our great summer camps up and running! If you’ve already given, and your unit has had a presentation, thank you. If not, each unit should give your families the opportunity to donate. The Friends of Scouting campaign helps keep the cost of Scouting low by giving families the opportunity to donate money to the council to subsidize program costs. Please see Steve Sylce at Roundtable or contact Kate at the Scout office to schedule this fun presentation to see what FOS is all about.

Good Food and Recognition too!
Mark your calendars for Feb. 1, because you won’t want to miss the annual District Recognition Dinner. This dinner is open all Pathfinder members who would like to enjoy a great meal and look back on all our success in 2007. We’ll also be recognizing all the wonderful volunteers who made it possible. The dinner will be held at the Knights of Columbus on Thompson Rd. and US 31. Please contact Linda Grube at 787-1433 for more info.  

 
District Chairman: Jim Hermsdorfer, 359-7838
District Commissioner:
 Ron Heustis, 359-6482
District Executive:
 Jonathan Benson, 925-1900 ext. 219     
http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/pioneer/

 

February Calendar

6    Key 3 Meeting
12  Eagle Board of Review
21  Commissioner’s Meeting
      Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing Roundtable
      Firecrafter meeting
      OA Chapter Meeting
15 District Awards and Recognition Dinner
27 Belzer Band Booster Club Meeting

Recharter
Recharter packets are due Feb. 2 for all troops and crews and March 1 for packs.  All recharters need to be turned in at Irvington Presbyterian Church.  If you have any questions please contact Ron Heustis or Jonathan Benson.

Friends of Scouting
If your pack, troop or crew has not signed up for a Family Friends of Scouting presentation now is the time to do it!  A great time for the presentation is your Blue and Gold or Green and Gold banquet.  This presentation explains to parents how our council is financed and educates them on our wonderful facilities as well as how Scouting benefits so many people in our community.  This is an important opportunity for the families of Scouts to show their support for Scouting.  There is an incentive plan to encourage each family to participate!  Please contact Dick Coffin at 359-2503 with questions or to schedule a presentation.  Our district has a unique group of people called Pioneer 100.  Pioneer 100 is over 21 years old and provides a special opportunity for individuals to give that no other district in our council offers.  Please contact Jim Scott at 897-8828 or Jonathan Benson with questions or donations.

 

District Dinner
The Pioneer District Dinner will be Feb. 15 at Camp Belzer.  Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the presentations will start at 7:30 p.m.  This is the event where Pioneer district members will be recognized for their accomplishments in 2007.  Eagle Scouts, Silver Beavers, District Award of Merit, training awards and other award recipients will be recognized.  Please contact Bill Schofield at
542-8057 with any questions or to make your reservation.

 

District Pinewood Derby
Our District Pinewood Derby will be March 8 at Cumberland UMC.  This derby is open to ALL CUB SCOUTS!  There will be food, prizes, and LOTS OF FUN!  Registration is just $6 and each participant will receive a patch.  Please contact Doug Trumpey for more information at 622-1353.  We hope to see everyone there, and good luck with your racing!

Summer Camp
If you have not already made plans for Boy Scout Summer Camp, Cub Scout Day Camp, Webelos Adventure Camp, or Baden Powell and Dan Beard Camp, there is no time like the present. Spaces fill up quickly so make plans now and turn in your reservation to ensure you are able to go. For additional information please visit www.crossroadsbsa.org for more information.
 
 
 
District Chair:   Mike Harris  
District Commissioner:   Chris Taylor  
District Executive:   Matt Bender  
 

 

FEBRUARY 2008

 

MARCH 2008

7

Scout Roundtable

2

Firecrafter/OA Chapter

3

Firecrafter/OA Chapter

6

Scout Roundtable

8

Centennial Quality Unit

8

Pinewood Derby

 

Agreements Due to District

11

District Advancement Meeting

10

BSA Anniversary

13

District Committee

12

District Advancement Meeting

13

District FOS Report Meeting

14

District Committee

 

- Anderson Scout Shop 6:30 PM

14

District FOS Report Meeting

19

Cub Pack Recharter Turn-in

 

- Anderson Scout Shop 6:30 PM

19

Commissioners Staff

20

Troop/Crew Recharter Turn-in

 

- Anderson Scout Shop 6:30 PM

20

Commissioners Staff

 

 

 

- Highland H.S. 6:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charter turn-in dates
Scout Troops/Crews: Please arrange to turn in your recharter packages on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Highland High School in Anderson between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. * Please note change in location.

Cub Packs: Please arrange to turn in your recharter packages on Wednesday, March 19at Anderson Scout Service Center between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. * Please note change in location.

Now is the time to go online and get ready. When calculating unit fees, be sure to add the $1.00 per person for insurance.

Pinewood Derby
Come out and try your luck at the 2008 Sakima District Pinewood Derby March 8 at the Mounds Mall in Anderson. Any boy may enter to race for a chance to win one of several prizes for placement and design.  Cost is $6.00 per boy.  Sakima-specific Pinewood regulations can be found at
http://www.sakimabsa.org/temp/sakima_pinewood_derby.pdf.  For questions or to enter, e-mail andersonscoutshop@crossroadsbsa.org or call (765) 644-6687.

 
District Day Camp
Please welcome Miron “Mike” Reynolds for becoming the 2008 Kikthawenund Day Camp Program Director, and Tom James for becoming the 2008 Kikthawenund Day Camp Camp Director. They have many great ideas and lots of fun to bring to anybody that attends the Kikthawenund Day Camp. This year’s camp isn July 21-25, with an overnight Family Camp on Friday night.

 
District Chair: Dr. Scott Molin 
District Commissioner: Ann Carpenter, (765) 794-0356
District Executive: Carolyn Small, (317) 925-1900 ext. 234 
 

February
7          District Committee meeting*
14        Roundtable*
16        District Dinner (Advance Community Christian Church)
28        Boone County Breakfast for Scouting (Ulen Country Club)**
28        Commissioner Meeting at (First Baptist Church, Lebanon)

March
6          District Committee meeting*
12        Clinton County Breakfast for Scouting (Frankfort Country Club)**
13        Roundtable*
29        Scoutmaster Specific training (First Christian Church, Crawfordsville)

*St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 319 E. South St, Lebanon
**if you would like more information on either of these events please contact Carolyn Small

 

New District Commissioner!
I am pleased to announce that Ann Carpenter has graciously accepted the District Commissioner position for 2008.  With her strong Scouting background she is sure to make a positive impact in the unit service area.  We thank her for her commitment to Sugar Creek District!      

Klondike 2008
This year’s Klondike was a huge success!  Everyone had a great time, shared a good meal and enjoyed beautiful Camp Cullom. Let’s give Chuck Prass and the Sugar Creek Activities Committee a round of applause for making this event a success!
  

District Dinner
This year’s District Dinner will be held at Advance Community Christian Church. Join us for good food, live music, awards, recognition and fellowship! The more the merrier. If you have not already made your reservation please contact Steve Taylor at (765) 676-6666 to do so. The cost of the dinner will be $12.50.
 
Remember to turn in your nomination forms for district awards to John Hawkins. If you have questions about the awards please contact John at (765) 482-0359.
 
Friends of Scouting
This year’s annual Friends of Scouting campaign is off to a great start! Sugar Creek District is having community fundraising breakfasts in Crawfordsville, Frankfort and Lebanon. The purpose of the breakfasts is not only to raise money but to build awareness of Scouting in the community. If you would like to be involved with the program, preparation or prospecting please contact Carolyn Small. 
 
In addition to the community events, your unit can support Scouting by hosting a Friends of Scouting presentation. Most units schedule these at a time when a meeting is well attended, for example at a Court of Honor, pack meeting or Blue and Gold banquet. Please contact either John Hawkins or Carolyn Small to schedule your presentation.      
 

T-Sun-Ga-Ni 

District Chair: Ezra Burdix
District Commissioner:
Michael O’Banyel
ScoutReach Director:
Daunteé Reynolds, (317) 925-1900, ext.267
Sr. District Executive:
Diane Cordell, (317) 925-1900 ext.230
District Executive:
John Gower, (317) 925-1900 ext.231
http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/tsungani
 
 

February 2008
1-3      Winter Camporee (Camp Kikthawenund)
8         District Dinner, 6 p.m. (Trinity Episcipol)
12       District Mtg (Tabernacle Pres.) 6:30pm
15       Troop Recharters DUE (Scout office)

March 2007
8      District Pinewood Derby, 9:00 am (St. Richards)           
11    District Mtg (Tabernacle Pres.)
14    Pack Recharters DUE (Scout office)
 
Winter Camporee
The 2008 Winter Camporee will be conducted at Camp Kikthawenund on February 1-3. The cost for the event is $7 per attendee with a $10 fee for each troop attending. For more information contact Chuck Teague at 908-0156.
 
District Dinner
Please mark your calendars for the 2008 T-Sun-Ga-Ni District Dinner. The event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 at Trinity Episcopal starting at 6 p.m. 2008 District Awards of Meritwill be presented. The District Award of Merit is the highest award a district can bestow upon Scouting volunteers for noteworthy service to youth at the district level.  Nomination forms are available from the Council Service Center or from any district executive. 
 
District Pinewood Derby
The 2008 T-Sun-Ga-Ni Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, March 8 at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church at 3243 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis.  Awards will be presented for the top three winners in each grade, Best Appearance and Best Design.  All participants will receive recognition.  Weigh-in of cars is from 9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.  Races begin at 10 a.m after which no new cars can be accepted.  All cars must be constructed from the Official BSA Pinewood Derby Car Kit available from any Council Service Center.
 

 


 
District Chairman: Carl Singer
District Commissioner: Scott Walker 
District Executive: Ethan Rayburn, (812)232-9496 ext. 15
Senior District Executive: Jason Milner, (812)232-9496 ext. 17
http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/wabashvalley/

Roundtables
Roundtables are a great resource for all leaders in a unit, not just Cubmasters or Scoutmasters. If you have not been to Roundtables in a while, come and see what you are missing. To be the most effective leader possible, please join us on the first Thursday of every month at Camp Wildwood at 7 p.m.
 
 
District Recognition Dinner
The District Annual Recognition Dinner will take place Feb. 2 at Camp Wildwood. Gathering and hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The program will highlight units which excelled in membership, advancement, camping, and Friends of Scouting. It will also feature this year’s recipients of the District Award of Merit. An auction, with proceeds going to help pay for FREE district events like District Pinewood Derby, will follow the program. Tickets are available for just $10.00. Special thanks to Kathy Cors for chairing the event. RSVP to Debbie Morgan at (812) 232-9496 ext. 12.
 
District Pinewood Derby
This fantastic event will again be held at absolutely no cost to the participants. Each and every Cub Scout in the district is invited to participate in the District Pinewood Derby on Feb. 9 at Honey Creek Mall (in front of J.C. Penney) in Terre Haute. Registration is 8-10 a.m. Races usually finish by 3 p.m. Come check out our state-of-the-art track and timing systems as we crown this year’s king of the district. Special thanks to Joe Robinson for chairing this year’s event. For more information call (812) 232-9496.
 

“Monster” Training Set
Are you a Tiger Den Leader who will be working with the Wolf Den next year?  Are you a Bear Den Leader moving on to Webelos?  Are you a Cub leader ready to make the leap to Boy Scouting?  Wabash Valley District will be conducting another “monster” training session on March 15 (Site TBD in Terre Haute).  The training will feature a New Leader Essentials component from 8 – 9:30 a.m., and from 9:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., a Cub Leader Specific (Tigers/Wolves & Bears/Webelos Den Leaders, Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster, and Pack Committee).  From 9:45 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. we will also host a Scoutmaster Specific (Scoutmasters/Assistant Scoutmasters).  Look for more details to follow or call Ethan at (812)232-9496.

 
 
 
Venturing Membership and Program Committees
The Council Venturing Program Committee meets on a regular basis. If you are interested in becoming involved on either the Program or Membership committee or are just curious about Venturing, please contact:
 
David Broekers – Council Venturing Program Committee Chair
            (317) 867-5258
Carolyn Small    - Council Venturing Advisor
            (317)925-1900 ext. 234
           
 
Exploring and Venturing Officers Association