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E-Crossroads May 2008
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Council News And Events
May
1- First day of 2009 Scout Camp Reservations
2-4- Firecrafter Woodsman Days
3-4- Voyageur Canoe Training Session 2
10- Circuit of Fun: Indianapolis Indians Graduation
9-11- White Stag Founders Weekend
10- Ransburg pre-camp leaders meeting @ Ransburg
12- Belzer Day Camp & Webelos Adventure Camp pre-camp leaders meeting @ Belzer
14- Ransburg & Krietenstein pre-camp leaders meeting @ Belzer
15-24- National Camp School @ Ransburg
17- Surveying Merit Badge Workshop
17- Webelos Adventure Camp pre-camp leaders meeting @ Camp Kikthawenund
26- Memorial Day – Offices and Scouts Shops closed
28- Friends of Scouting Rally
28- Personal Fitness Merit Badge Workshop
30- Circuit of Fun: Indianapolis Indians Campout
31- Order of the Arrow work day at Camp Krietenstein
31-June 6- Webelos Adventure Camp Staff week
June
1 – 6 Webelos Adventure camp staff week
1 – 7 Krietenstein & Ransburg camp staff week
2 – 6 Lieber State Park Day Camp
8 – 11 Webelos Adventure Camp session #1
11 – 14 Webelos Adventure Camp session #2
8 – 14 Ransburg & Krietenstein summer camp week 1
9 – 13 Belzer Day Camp staff week
9 – 13 Bear Creek Day Camp
9 – 13 Wildwood Day Camp
15 – 18 Webelos Adventure Camp session #3
15 – 21 Ransburg & Krietenstein Summer Camp week #2
16 – 20 Belzer Day Camp week #1
16 – 20 Pathfinder & Red Wing Day Camp
18 – 21 Webelos Adventure Camp session #4
22 – 28 Ransburg & Krietenstein summer camp week #3
22 – 25 Webelos Adventure Camp session #5
23rd – 27 Belzer Day Camp week #2
29 – July 2 Webelos Adventure Camp session #7
29 - July 5 Ransburg & Krietenstein summer camp week #4
Outdoor Challenge Days
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More than 4,000 students will attend Reaching for Tomorrow Outdoor Challenge Days at Camp Belzer in Indianapolis this week.
Reaching for Tomorrow is an educational program designed to provide character education for at-risk and special needs boys and girls from kindergarten through grade 12. More than 5,500 youth in 130 schools in central and east central Indiana currently participate in the program.
While at Outdoor Challenge Days, youth will have the opportunity to participate in more than 45 hands-on activities, including horseback riding, archery, arts and crafts, and sporting events. Fire departments, police departments and conservation agents will also have hands-on activities for the students. Mascots and Indianapolis 500 Festival Princesses are also making appearances.
Outdoor Challenge Days are free to all participants, thanks to generous donations from area businesses, including sponsor Deloitte & Touche LLP.
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From The Registrar...
Any units using PackMaster, TroopMaster, ScoutMate, ScoutSoft or Rank N' File Updates, please check their respective websites for updates to the programs being used. Many are outdated and are causing problems with Internet Rechartering and Internet Advancement. Please contact your local Scout office if you have any questions.
Policy on Scout Participation in Political Events
With election campaigning in full swing, here is a reminder about the BSA’s long-standing policy regarding the participation of Scouts in political rallies and other political events.
Uniformed unit members and leaders may participate in flag ceremonies at political events and may lead the Pledge of Allegiance; however, they should retire after the ceremony and not remain on the speakers’ platform or in a conspicuous location where television viewers could construe their presence as an endorsement or symbol of support. In addition, photos of candidates or Scouts in uniform or BSA marks and logos are not allowed in political campaign materials of any kind.
Volunteers and professionals must be alert to situations that would imply that the BSA favors one candidate over another. Strict observance of our long-standing policy against the active participation of uniformed Scouts and leaders in political events is mandatory.
Scouting For Food Recap
Hundreds of Crossroads of America Council Scouts helped do a “Good Turn” by participating in the 20th Annual Kroger Scouting for Food Campaign sponsored by WTHR Channel 13 in March.
Though the drive is officially over, the numbers are still coming in:
Participants 2,489
Items 76,352
Hours 5,213
The average Scout spent 2.09 hours and collected 30.68 items
All donations will help fight hunger in the local community in which the food was collected.
This year’s campaign, which was made possible by a $10,000 gift from Kroger, collected food items in several ways. Scouts went door-to-door to collect food, but community members also had the options of dropping off donations or purchasing pre-packaged bags of food items at all area Kroger stores.
Unit Program Planning Made Easy
It is our sincere hope that this proves to be a helpful process to provide youth with the best experience Scouting can offer. The Unit Program Planning process was developed to help your unit easily plan a great program year and spend as much time as possible having fun in the Scouting program. One of the cornerstones of successful program planning is to do just one fundraiser to meet all of the units’ needs. That way the kids are spending more time Scouting than fundraising. This concept has been successful with other units around the council and here are the details so you can implement it.
Benefits to a strong unit program plan
- A stronger program for youth
- More parental involvement
- More youth going to camp
- More funding with less fundraising
- Eliminate out of pocket expense for parents
- Delivers on the high expectations of the Scouting program
What support does the CAC offer?
- A proven method that works
- Planning packets and a 20 minute training available at your district Roundtable in April or May
- Easy to use planning materials that are accessible online
- Online orientation to the planning process
- Series of unit program planning workshops that units can attend
Introduction to program planning materials
- Complete process in one easy to use format – brainstorming, activity selection, calendar and budget
- With minimum prep process should be complete in 1 – 1.5 hours
Thanks for all you do for Scouting, please contact Ryan Keys at rykeys@crossroadsbsa.org or (317) 925-1900 ext. 214 if you have questions, comments or suggestions for the planning process.
Webelos to Scout Transition
For many first year Webelos Scouts a visit to Boy Scout summer camp can be an outstanding and “eye-opening” introduction to Boy Scouting and the adventures that await them in the spring of next year after they have made the decision to cross-over. Please consider scheduling camp visits for Webelos this summer.
The following action items may help you prepare new Boy Scouts, new first year and second year Webelos (resources for these action items can be found at www.crossroadsbsa.org >Boy Scout Program>Membership):
• All second year Webelos should have crossed into Boy Scouts and troop leaders should verify that all youth applications have been submitted to the Council
• Webelos leaders who have not crossed their boys into a troop should contact your District Webelos to Scout Transition Chair or District Executive for assistance
• Boy Scout troops should invite first year Webelos den(s) to visit the troop at Boy Scout summer camp
• Webelos den leaders should invite a Boy Scout troop leader and Senior Patrol Leader to visit their den at Webelos Adventure Camp
• Sponsor a Troop activity that focuses on new Scouts
• Work closely with new Scouts and parents during their transition to the Boy Scout Troop, ensuring their needs are met and that their move has been natural and fun
• Work on rank advancement with new Scouts
Circuit of Fun
The Circuit of Fun Committee would like to thank all of those who participated in the Circuit of Fun this year. We had more than 8,700 Scouts and their guests at the Monster Jam Truck show, our biggest event to date! Whether you are a veteran Circuit of Fun attendee or would like to check out one of these events for the first time we invite you to give some of these events a try!
These events are open to all Scouting Families and we would love to have you join us.
May 7, 2007 – Indianapolis Indians – All Scouts can come out and enjoy a day at Victory Field. A special ceremony will be held before the game for all graduating Tiger Scouts. They will have the opportunity to crossover a bridge on the field and get high fives from Rowdy and some of the players! All Scouts in uniform will be able to run the bases after the game.
Crossroads and the Indianapolis Indians would also like to invite you to one of the two overnight events at Victory Field for a most memorable experience. Watch a game, see a movie on the big screen, have snacks and camp out at Victory Field on May 30 or June 6.
2008 Summertime Activities
Choose these fun activities or plan your own! These events are open to all packs, troops and crews. Cub Scouts can earn the Summertime Pack Award by planning one activity in June, July and August and filling out the form. Choose from these events or do your own!
JUNE
Scout Campout at Victory Field – Watch a game, see a movie on the really big screen, have snacks and camp out at Victory Field.
Holiday World - Get discounted admission to this fantastic award winning park!
28 Hauteans in Motion Bicycle Rally (Terra Haute) – Biking event with advancement opportunities for Cub Scouts and Merit Badges for Boy Scouts.
JULY
5, 6 Cincinnati Reds Scout Days (Cincinnati) –See Major League baseball for only $5!
26 The Eiteljorg Museum Presents – Outdoor Adventure Day! Discounted rate, lots of activities like Vertical and horizontal climbing walls, and more.
26-27 Scout Overnight with the Brickyard 400 – Campout inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, get snacks, breakfast, lunch and a hat, all for just $59! That is less than the normal ticket price of $75.
AUGUST
Holiday World – Get discounted admission to this fantastic award winning park!
Gen Con Events – America’s largest gaming convention with great perks for Scouts!
OPEN DATE (call them and set up your own day)
Kelsay Farms (Whiteland)–Farm Tour package (317) 535-4136
Barcom’s Farm (Richmond)– Your group can schedule a free visit to see exotic animals (765) 935-2152.
Look for event flyers at www.crossroadsbsa.org under the calendar for all of the latest information. Look often because more events are in the works!
Check out these and other exciting council events open to all Scouting programs and families! Visit www.crossroadsbsa.org for more information.
IPL 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.
Mark your calendar for the 2008 Marsh Cookout on the Circle! The 17th annual event will be held June 19 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis.
The Cookout on the Circle helps send over 700 Scouts to Crossroads of America summer camps each and every summer. Scouts will help serve over 4,000 guests who will enjoy a summertime lunch of bratwurst or a grilled chicken sandwich, potato salad, a cookie and a drink. Tickets are $6 in advance or $7 the day of the event.
We are thankful to have Marsh Supermarkets as the primary sponsor for 2008. This will be the 16th year that Marsh has sponsored the cookout.
Do you work in downtown Indianapolis? Consider selling a block of 25 tickets to your employer for $150, or help volunteer for the event! Scouts and adult leaders are needed for set-up, to serve and to cook.
For more information contact staff advisor John Gower at: (317) 925-1900 or jgower@crossroadsbsa.org.
Summer Camp
The summer of 2008 is almost here, and we hope your pack, troop or crew is ready for a summer of fun and adventure. To make your camp preparation easier, we will hold a series of meetings for leaders prior to camp.
The summer of 2008 is almost here and each of our camps are gearing up for a very successful season. Special thanks to all of our camp staff and volunteers.
Over 700 adults and youth will work as camp staff members at our summer camps.
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Thanks!
Thanks to Firecrafter, OA, and all of the troops, packs, crews and volunteers who help keep our camps in good shape. Each year many groups volunteer to help repair, paint, clean and build things at our seven camps. This helps us do a great amount of work at a very low cost. Special thanks to each of you for all your help.
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Cub Packs
- Camp Belzer and Webelos Adventure Camp: Leader meeting will be held at Camp Belzer on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. (We will have separate meetings for each camp).
- Webelos Adventure Camp leaders only: May 17, 10 a.m., Camp Kikthawenund.
- District Day Camps: Information will be available at district roundtables
- Bear Creek Day Camp: Old Trail/ Iron Horse Roundtables, May 8
- Lieber State Rec. Area Day Camp/Wildwood Day Camp: Wabash Valley Roundtable, May 1
- Red Wing Day Camp: Golden Eagle Roundtable, May 8
- Rotary Day Camp: Sugar Creek Roundtable, May 8
- Pathfinder Johnson Co. Park Day Camp: Pathfinder Roundtable, May 8
Scout Troops and Crews
- Camp Ransburg leaders meeting: Camp Ransburg, Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.
- Camp Ransburg and Camp Krietenstein leaders meeting: Camp Belzer, Wednesday, May 14, 7 p.m.
Other meetings will be announced in the leaders mailing that will go directly to troops signed up for camp.
Don’t forget! 2009 Boy Scout Sign up begins May 1, 2008. Visit your nearest Scout office to make your 2009 Boy Scout Camp Reservation.
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District News
District Chair: Bob Guindon, chair@del-mi.org
District Commissioner: Dr. Chuck Harris, commissioner@del-mi.org
Senior District Executive: Nat Baker, (317) 925-1900 ext. 228
District Executive: Matt Sinsko, (317) 925-1900 ext. 227
http://www.del-mi.org/
Upcoming Events:
View our up-to-date calendar with event times and locations online at http://www.del-mi.org/calendar/.
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June 2008
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Commissioner Meeting
Four Function Meeting
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12
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Cub Scout Roundtable
Boy Scout Roundtable
Venturing Roundtable
OA Fellowship Picnic
Youth Protection Training
Webelos-to-Scout Transition Training
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Eagle Scout Boards of Review
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Summer Camp: It's not too late to sign up!
If your unit has not yet signed up for one of the Crossroads of America Council’s premier summer camps, it is not too late. While many of our most popular sessions are full, we still have space available for units of all sizes during our less popular weeks. Plus, if you have had some new youth recently join your unit, they can also participate in summer camp this year. Please notify Steve Heath (317-925-1900 ext. 244) at the council office of your need to add boys to your registration or make a new one.
More information on our 2008 Summer Camp programs can be found online at www.crossroadsbsa.org/camping/.
Tiger Cub Graduations
It is that special time of year for your Tiger Cubs to graduate into Wolf dens. Your pack should work closely with your Tiger Den(s) to plan a ceremony that is both fun and meaningful. Remember that this is the future of your pack and these boys deserve to get a great start on the trail to Wolf. On Saturday, May 10, the Indianapolis Indians is putting on a Tiger Graduation Ceremony at Victory Field. All Scouts can come out and enjoy the day. A special ceremony will be held before the game for all graduating Tiger Scouts. They will have the opportunity to crossover a bridge on the field and get high fives from Rowdy and some of the players! All Scouts in uniform will be able to run the bases after the game. More information. 
May
1 – 2009 Boy Scout Camp Reservations Begin
2 – Boy Scout camp early bird due
2-4 – Spring Camporee
4 – OA Chapter
8 – District Commissioner meeting
8 – Cub & Boy Scout Roundtable
10 – Circuit of Fun Indians Baseball and Tiger Graduation
11 – Happy Mother’s Day!
13 – District Committee meeting
24 – 500 Festival Parade
25 – Indianapolis 500
26 – Memorial Day, Offices closed; THANK YOU VETS
28 – FOS Report Rally
30 – Circuit of Fun Indians Baseball Campout
June
6 – Circuit of Fun Indians Baseball Campout
8 – Boy Scout Summer Camp Begins
14 – Flag Day
15 – Happy Father’s Day!
16-20 – Red Wing Cub Scout Day Camp
19 – Cookout on the Circle
20 – Cookout on the Circle (Rain Date)
Spring Camporee
Be sure to attend the Golden Eagle Spring Camporee the weekend of May 2-4 at Camp Redwing. Thanks to Troop 39 for hosting the Camporee. The theme for the weekend is Medieval Times. Please contact the office at (765) 288-0223 or Steve Chatot at (765)286-5093 for more information.
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 or Shannon Hunt. 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.
Day Camp and Summer Camp
Calling all packs, troops and crews in the district! It is time to start thinking about summer camp! All Cub Scouts are invited to attend Red Wing Day Camp June 16-20. The boys will have lots of fun shooting stuff, swimming and making crafts! All current Bears and Webelos 1 are invited to attend Webelos Adventure Camp at any point for a 3-day stay from June 8-July 16. They will also have lots of fun camping and exploring! All current Webelos 2 (who should be transitioning into Boy Scouts soon!) and all Boy Scouts are invited to attend either Camp Krietenstein or Ransburg all summer for one-week sessions from June 1-Aug. 9. The Scouts will get a chance to participate in more than 20 Merit Badge programs! All Venturers are invited to attend Ransburg for either 5-day or 3-day sessions July 27- Aug. 9. This is a custom program, so you get to decide what you want to do! We encourage and hope that all scouts will attend and enjoy a summer camping experience. Please register now as space fills up quickly for sessions and weeks during the summer. We hope you can all attend!
Senior District Executive: Jean Manka, (317) 925-1900 ext. 229
The Friends of Scouting Campaign is going well. A GREAT BIG thanks to all who are helping with our success. The business of Scouts is to change the lives of others by instilling values in the lives of young people. We don’t make widgets to make money like most businesses in the world. The reality that we don’t have income from a physical product makes the success of our Friends of Scouting Campaign more important. Over 80% of our budget in the Crossroads of America Council is dedicated to programming. F.O.S. provides over 25% of the income needed to support our organization. Again, thank you for your support. If you haven’t yet been able to contribute, please contact the Scout office, and we will help you accomplish that.
Bryan Hughes, District Executive, is being transferred to the Old Trail District on May 1. Jean Manka remains the Senior District Executive for Hou Koda.
“It’s a great move for the family. We have attended church in New Castle for 2 years, and we’ll be moving there in the next couple of months—we are very excited about the new opportunity. I will miss the people in Hou Koda very much,” Bryan said.
Good luck Bryan!
District Vice-Chair: Paula McCain, (317) 326-3603
Program Planning
Get ready for August Roundtable. Have your unit plan its events for next year this spring using the Program Planning section on the council Web site. It will set your unit up for success by having all the leg work done before School Night.
Training
Take time this summer to get the training you need to make next year a success. Every Scout deserves a trained leader. Training will make life easier for you as a leader and more enjoyable for the youth.
District Pinewood Derby
Congratulation Pack 243 Eden United Methodist Church for winning the Roving trophy for the second year. We had a great turn out and Hubler did a fantastic job on the trophies again this year.
Summertime
Take advantage of the great days of summer to have an activity to keep your youth active. One event a month can really make a difference on who comes back in the fall.
Have a safe and happy summer from all your friends on the district committee staff! We will be working hard all summer long to make next year even better than this one.
Chairman: Allan Sutherlin
Commissioner: Doug Walker
May:
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District Committee
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Commissioners Staff
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Cub Scout Roundtable
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Boy Scout Roundtable
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Firecrafter
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From The District Executive…
As the new District Executive for Northeast, I am thrilled about my new job here at Boy Scouts, and for the opportunity to work alongside all of the enthusiastic and dedicated individuals in our district. I have already met some of you, and over the next few months I look forward to meeting all of our unit leaders to hear what we can do to ensure that or district will continue to grow and flourish as it always has. I still have a lot to learn about my new position, but I am ready to work hard, and cannot wait to get more involved with all the great programs and opportunities that Northeast offers.
Northeast is an exciting and engaging district to be working in, and I am so happy to be here! We will keep you posted on all of our upcoming events, and look forward to seeing you at our next Roundtable, May 8. Mark your calendars for June 11, when we will be hosting a Cub Leaders Specific Training at Camp Belzer from 6-9 p.m. I will be there to help conduct the training, and hope you will join us. Thanks!
Swimoree and Pinewood Derby
We’ve already held the annual Swimoree and Pinewood Derby this Spring, and both events were huge hits. The Swimoree competition was a great success with some forty youth involved and a number of committed adult volunteers in attendance. Troop 276 edged out Troop 133 by a slim three points for the first place win, with Troop 275 finishing strongly in third place. A special thanks to all the volunteers involved, especially the work of Gary Halberstadt who worked hard to pull everything together.
The Pinewood Derby, held at Camp Belzer, was a exciting race with close finishes and record breaking speeds. We had well over one-hundred people at the event, and some seventy youth competing, making it one of the best District Pinewood Derbies yet! Special to all our dedicated adult volunteers that helped at this event, in particular Ian Parent, Wally Bruner, and the mastermind behind it all, Rick Cass. Come join us for next year’s Pinewood Derby. Rick has made it a goal that we get over one-hundred cars to compete!
The upcoming “Northeast Mayor’s Breakfast,” scheduled for May 16 at Camp Belzer, is our next big fundraising event. We would like to give a special thanks to Allan Sutherlin, our District Chair, for his work in recruiting Mayor Paul Ricketts of Lawrence to host the event. We are currently selling seats and tables for the event, and if you would like more information, or would be interested in purchasing your $100 seat, please contact Peter at (317) 925-1900.
North Star
District Chairman: Tim Craft
District Commissioner: Glenn Harkness
Calendar
8 Roundtable
13 District Committee Meeting
June
*No District Roundtable
5 District Committee Meeting
July
*No District Roundtable
3 District Committee Meeting
The North Star Spring Camporee (Pirates of the Kikthawenund) was a huge success, with 175 participants from 9 different troops attending. Congratulations to the Scorpion Patrol of Troop 56 for their overall victory in the camporee competition and to Troops 514 and 358 for their division wins in the Cannon Ball Dodge Ball tournament. Troop 56 took home the Willie Award and there were three new Red Hat inductees: Rick Whitman, Troop 514; Jim Beck, Troop 358; and Bill Cherry, Troop 56. Thanks again to Brian Crow and our wonderful camporee committee for another job well done!
http://www.crossroadsbsa.org/oldtrail/
May 1 – District Committee MTG – First Christian Church – 6:30 p.m.
May 8 – Boy Scout and Cub Scout Roundtable – First Christian Church – 6:30 p.m.
May 8 – Order of the Arrow Chapter MTG – First Christian Church – 7 p.m.
June
June 9 – 14 – Bear Creek Day Camp – 8:30 a.m. Monday – Thursday, 1 p.m. Friday
Back at the end of August and the Beginning of September there was a promise made, a promise that a boy joins the Cub Scout Pack at his school he would get to go camping, fishing, hiking, shoot BB guns and bow and arrows, and that they would get to go swimming. The time has now come to fulfill those promises to those new Scouts. It is time to take your Scouts that were recruited in the fall to Day Camp, or Webelos Adventure Camp. This opportunity for your Scouts will be the culmination of year’s worth of hard work. This is the time for your Scouts and you to have fun while improving your swim strokes, your sharp shooter aim in BB’s and archery, and to learn what a J-Stroke really is. So come to Bear Creek Day Camp, relax and get ready for a great 2008-2009 Scouting Year.
Welcome Bryan Hughes as new district executive!
Bryan ’s background with The Boy Scouts of America has been relatively short, but enjoyable. He has been a professional scouter since August of 2007, serving as district executive for the Hou Koda district. Bryan was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout growing up. He was also the Tiger Den leader for his oldest son Joshua. In addition to Joshua (9), Bryan and his wife Andrea have Laura (5), Jacob (5), and David (4). The family will relocate to New Castle.
Bryan has lived in and around the Central Indiana area for most of his life. His life outside of work is busy with church, family, and performing. Bryan has been performing and directing professionally from the age of 3 years old, but now does this as an avocation. His gospel group Joshua’s Vision keeps busy with shows throughout the Midwest. Bryan sang with the barbershop quartet Keep 'Em Guessin' for 5 years. He still enjoys singing barbershop with friends when he has the chance. Bryan serves as the Worship Leader and teaches Sunday school at his church in New Castle. His hobbies include going to races—especially some of the great local tracks in Indiana and the Midwest, inventing, hiking, graphic design work, and songwriting.
District Chair: Tom Lee, (317) 888-6633
District Commissioner: Steve Mitchell, (317) 887-1091
District Vice Chair: Tom Jackson, (317) 784-7305
District PR Chair: Tom Williams, (317) 881-4511
District Director: Jim Parton, (317) 925-1900 ext. 206
District Executive: Kate Kegeris, (317) 925-1900 ext. 223
http://www.pathfinderbsa.org/
May
1 OA/Firecrafter (joint), 7 p.m. (Christ UMC Shelter)
3 Baloo Training at Johnson County Park
5 District Committee, 7 p.m.
8 Commissioners Staff, 6 p.m. (PMMS)
8 Roundtable, 7 p.m. (PMMS)
Pathfinder District Day-Camp Meeting
If your pack is planning on attending the Pathfinder District Day Camp at Johnson County Park, it is important that you attend the pre-camp meeting immediately following the Cub Scout Roundtable on May 8. We will be reviewing the schedule, any important items to ensure a great experience, and making sure your paperwork is in good order.
Camp
If your unit is not signed up for camp, it is not too late. Contact the Scout office to see what is still available. Camp is a great way to have a good time and expose your scouts to more adventure.
Summer Schedule
We will not have Roundtable in June. We will be having an outdoor Roundtable July 10. Please bring a chair and an appetite. We will be meeting at Mt. Auburn United Methodist church, just west of 135 on Stones Crossing Rd in Center Grove.
Training
Don’t forget about the Baloo training on May 3 at Johnson County Park. A flyer is available at www.pathfinderbsa.org .
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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/
May Calendar
7 Key 3 Meeting
13 Eagle Board of Review
15 Commissioner’s Meeting
Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing Roundtable
Firecrafter meeting
OA Chapter Meeting
28 Belzer Band Booster Club Meeting
June Calendar
4 Key 3 Meeting
10 Eagle Board of Review
12 Commissioner’s Meeting
Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing Roundtable
Firecrafter meeting
OA Chapter Meeting
25 Belzer Band Booster Club Meeting
Summer Camp, Day Camp, Webelos Adventure Camp and Venture Summer Camp
If you have not already made plans for Boy Scout Summer Camp, Cub Scout Day Camp, Webelos Adventure Camp, Baden Powell and Dan Beard Camp, or Venture Crew Summer 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.
Roundtable
All leaders are encouraged to attend Roundtables, which are held the 2nd Thursday of each month. Your ideas and suggestions are requested to assist the Roundtable staff in developing a great Roundtable program. Please call your Roundtable commissioner.
Boy Scout – Kenn Reinhardt, 862-4680
Cub Scout – Rick French, 356-4557
Venturing – Stephanie Wright, 485-8584
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Calendar
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May 1 Scout Roundtable, Park Place Church of God 7 p.m.
May 2-4 Boy Scout Camporee, Camp Atterbury
May 8 District Management Meeting, Anderson Scout Shop 6:30 p.m.
May 13 Advancement Committee Meeting, Bethany Christian Church
May 21 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Anderson Scout Shop 6:30 p.m.
National Summertime Pack Award
Your pack could be eligible for an award, just for having fun as a pack. The National Summertime Pack Award may be earned by any pack that holds at least one pack activity during June, July and August with at least 50 percent of the members present. Attending any Day Camp will count as one of the activities as long as enough youth attend. For more information or the National Summertime Pack Award Application, please contact your local Scout Service Center.
Kikthawenund Day Camp!
CUB SCOUTERS Get prepared for a wonderful and exciting Day Camp at Camp Kikthawenund from July 21-25. We have a great staff--although we would love to have your help--and new exciting programs will be offered in 2008. Please remember to have all health forms, attendance lists, and fees paid to your local Scout Shop to provide a timely check-in on Monday. Please contact Mike Reynolds, program director, at (317) 408-0983 for more information on how to volunteer or sign-up details.
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