2 . . . . . . Tributes, Council Calendar, Harris Study, Sporting Clays Results

3 . . . . . Eagles, Commissioner’s Corner,Scout Night at the Royals

4 . . . . . . . Council Good Turn,Royal’s Game Re-Scheduled

5 . . . . . . Camp Visits, Unit Accounts Sign-up, Youth Fishing Clinic, SpringRecruitment Order Form

6 . . . . . . . James E. West Fellowship Awards

7 . . . . . . . Camping

8-15 . . . District News

Heart of America Council • June/July, 2002www.hoac-bsa.org

Adventures in Scoutingbrought to you by

Friends of Scouting,

United Way and the

Trail’s End Popcorn Sale.

District: _____________

Unit: Pack / Troop / Crew / Post (Circle one )

Unit:________

Unit leader contact name:

________________________________________

Address: ________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________

City / State / Zip: __________________________

Phone: ( _______ ) _______________________

❑ Yes, we will also be participating in the Show n' Sell.

Do Your “Ideal Year ofScouting!”

The “Ideal Year of Scouting” is an opportunity foryour unit’s program to be paid for one whole yearthrough popcorn sales.

Think of the benefits if the operating expenses foryour pack, troop, or crew were covered through oneeasy, risk free fundraiser. It’s even possible tocover the cost of camp or high adventure trips.Parents and adult leaders will appreciate no more“Out of Pocket Expenses”. Just follow five easysteps.

1. Plan Your Program2. Organize Your Calendar3 Involve Parents and Adult Leaders4. Build Your Unit’s Budget5. Utilize the Council Popcorn Sale as Your

Unit’s Yearly Fundraiser

2002 Popcorn

Sale Unit

Commitment

Form

2002 Popcorn

Sale Unit

Commitment

Form

Please return to:Heart of America – Attention Lori Gooding

10210 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131

Dear Unit Leader,The 2002 Popcorn Sale has been organized to

provide your unit with a single fund-raiser that iseasy, effective and risk-free. Here are some high-lights for the 2002 Sale –

Better Timeline – Allows pick-up of popcornbefore Thanksgiving for those Scouts who wouldlike to make delivery of popcorn to family membersover the Thanksgiving holidays.

� Sale Starts – Saturday, September 14.� Show n’ Sell order due to Council Service Center

– By 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25.� Show n’ Sell Pick-up – Friday, October 4, 3:00

p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 5, 8:00 am to 1:00 p.m.

� Sale Ends – Sunday, November 3.� Orders Due to Council Service Center –

Wednesday, November 6 by 5:00 pm.� Popcorn Pick-Up – Friday, November 22 and

Saturday, November 23.� Payment – Payment must be received by Friday,

January 3 2003

Pelathe District Timeline

� Sale Starts – Saturday, November 2� Sale Ends – Sunday, December 1

� Orders due to Council Service Center – Monday, December 2

� Popcorn Pick-up – Saturday, December 7� Payment Due – Payment must be received by

Friday, January 10, 2003.

Show n’ Sell Highlights – Show n’ Sell is a greatway to grow your unit’s sale (and its commission!)Just return your commitment form by 5:00 p.m. onWednesday, September 25. You can then pick-upyour Show n’ Sell popcorn on Friday October 4,3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Saturday morning, Octo-ber 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can then sellfrom October 5 to November 3. You can take anyunsold Show n’ Sell popcorn off of your take order,or return it at the popcorn distribution site onNovember 22 and 23. There is no risk for unsoldpopcorn.

It has been statistically shown that units that doboth a Take Order and a Shown n’ Sell increase theirunit’s sale 52% compared to just doing Take Orderalone. It is recommended that you order approxi-mately 50% of last year’s take order and some keysfor success include having parents take an order formto work, go door to door with a ‘one-step sale’ or setup a booth outside a business or place or worship tosell.

Exciting new Product for 2002 – Including:

• Three way tin – Will include Cheese Corn, White Cheddar Cheese Corn, Caramel Corn with Peanuts.

• 24 Pack Microwave – Will include 6 pack of each of the following: Butter Light, Butter, Extreme Butter and Kettle Corn.

Sign Up Now – To begin receiving informationabout the sale and also to receive discounted ticketsto the Royals game – just fill out and send in theform on the bottom of this page.

Popcorn Day at the Royals – All units that signup to sell popcorn by Thursday, August 1st, canorder discounted tickets to the Royals game on Sun-day, August 24th at 1:05 against the MinnesotaTwins. View Level tickets are $5 (normally $10) andField Plaza Level tickets are $10 (normally $16).Turn in your sign-up now and you’ll receive moreinformation on the “Popcorn Day at the Royals”.

30% unit profit or 32% if you attend training– Training dates and locations will be announced, 10trainings will be held in locations across the Councilbeginning August 19. This year’s trainings will fea-ture a ‘shorter’ session (45 minutes) for experiencedunits (who have sold before) and a ‘longer’ session (1_ hours) to help those first year units or those unitswith questions.

On-line ordering of popcorn and prizes – Youwill be able to place both your popcorn order andprize order online at the Trails End website. You willalso be able to track the status of your popcorn andprize order and print off an invoice for your unit.More information will be available during the‘longer’ training sessions.

For more information on the 2002 Trail’s EndPopcorn Sale, call Lori Gooding at (816) 942-9333ext. 154 or lgooding@bsamail.org.

Sincerely,

Lori GoodingFinance Director

Sporting Clays Results

2 • June/July 2002 • Adventures in Scouting

June2 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs2 Brownsea, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs3 Naish Staff Week, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs5 Day Camp Staff Meeting, Heart of America Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Road,

Kansas City9 Naish Boy Scout Session 1, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs

10 Bartle Session 1, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, 5525 NE Scout Camp RoadOsceola

11 Executive Committee Meeting, Indian Hills Country Club, Shawnee Mission12 Pow Wow Staff Meeting, HOAC Service Center - Powell Training Room, 10210 Holmes,

Kansas City14 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs16 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs16 Naish Boy Scout Session 2, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs16 Bartle Visitor's Day, H., Roe Bartle Res., Osceola19 Membership Meeting, Heart of America Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Road,

Kansas City20 Bartle Session 2, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, 5525 NE Scout Camp Road, Osceola23 Naish Boy Scout Session 3, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs23 Bartle Visitor's Day, H. Roe Bartle Res., Osceola25 Membership Meeting, Heart of America Council Service Center, George Powell

Conference Room, Kansas City30 Cub Scout Resident Camp, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs

30 Bartle Session 3, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, 5525 NE Scout Camp Road, Osceola

July4 Service Center Closed, Heart of America Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Road,

Kansas City4 Naish Webelos Camp Session 2, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs7 Naish Webelos Camp Session 3, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs7 Bartle Visitor's Day, H. Roe Bartle Res., Osceola8 Venturing Camp, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, 5525 NE Scout Camp Rd., Osceola

10 Bartle Session 4, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, 5525 NE Scout Camp Road, Osceola10 Pow Wow Staff Meeting, Heart of America Council Service Center, 10210 Holmes Road,

Kansas City11 Naish Webelos Camp Session 4, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs13 Bartle Visitor's Day, H. Roe Bartle Res., Osceola14 Naish Webelos Camp Session 5, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs16 International Jamboree, Iceland18 Naish Webelos Camp Session 6, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs20 Bartle Session 5, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, 5525 NE Scout Camp Road, Osceola21 Naish Webelos Camp Session 7, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs24 Satahanka X, Finland25 Naish Webelos Camp Session 8, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs28 Naish Webelos Camp Session 9, Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, Bonner Springs28 Bartle Visitor's Day, H. Roe Bartle Res., Osceola29 Jamboree-Portugal, Portugal30 Bartle Session 6, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, 5525 NE Scout Camp Road, Osceola

Council Calendar

?Bra inteaserFrom 1777 to 1912, the US Flag was officially changed howmany times?

Answer on page 3

Watch Your Mailboxes!

This summer you may receive an invitation to participate in the Harris Inter-active Adult Volunteer Outcomes Study. This study will incorporate feedback fromvolunteers at all levels of Scouting and will provide data on the impact of Scoutingon adult volunteers. Specific areas of study will include personal values and char-acter, communications skills, management and leadership skills, outdoor skills, rela-tionship skills and community service.

The Heart of America Council participated in a Harris Interactive Study in thesummer of 2000 to gather data on the impact of the Council’s summer camp pro-grams. This information is invaluable and highlights the positive impact of thecamping programs delivered at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation and the H.Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. These studies showed how the camping program ofthe Heart of America Council help a young person grow in character, self esteems,respect for others and in their commitment to the stewardship of the outdoors.

This summer 500 adult volunteers in the Heart of America Council will becontacted and asked to participate in an on-line survey. The names and addressesof those volunteers asked to participate in the study will be held as confidential byHarris. If you are contacted by Harris we hope that you will participate in thisimportant study to illustrate the positive impact that Scouting has on adult volun-teers.

For more information contact Mike Johnson at (816) 942-9333 ext. 179 ormijohnso@bsamail.org.

Congratulations Terry Smith! Winner of the 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster.Thank you to all that supported the 3rd annual Tony Adams and Friends sport-

ing Clays for Scouting. The Heart of America Council was able to raise nearly$20,000 for the character building programs of the Boy Scouts of America.

Sporting Clays for Scouting was held on May 10, 2002. Taking home the goldwas Thomas Excavating. Finishing 2nd place was Manpower and tying for 3rd placewere Hodgdon Powder and Farmers Exchange Bank.

In addition to the actual shooting competition going on, 40 Boy Scouts com-pleted their Shotgun Merit Badge.

This event continues to grow each year. We are looking forward to an even big-ger and better event in 2003.

Tribute FundsIn Memory Of: Kyle ChapmanBoy Scout Troop 201Ernie LunsfordJeffrey Coon

Chris ShipleyBoy Scout Troop 201Ernie LunsfordThomas and Elaine FordJeffrey Coon

Timothy Michael BennettLarry and Hazel AndersRalph BennettRandy and Lynn MeadorCharles ChildsBoy Scout Troop 201Ernie LunsfordJeffrey CoonMichael and Shelly RenftBoy Scout Troop #288L. Vincent Edmondson

Ruby HoganCharles F. Curry Real Estate CompanyRichard GroeblBoy Scout Troop 221C & S Construction Co., Inc.Lorin Jurvis

William T. Dunn, Sr.Debbie Pusillo and the folks at

Middletown, NJMary HaynesSandy EgiziCarol WalshMeena GurumoorthyLaura LombardoBill Anderson

Alexander EvanoffPharmion CorporationJoe and Kathy Doyle

Mary F. VandenbergMarjorie RitchieAnonymous

Kenneth W. NelsonSteven and Kathleen SharpSue NelsonScott Nelson

George K. KellerHarvey Bodker

Aaron C. MillerHarvey BodkerJohn Shelton Family

Marilyn Maxine YorkWilliam Vandenberg, Sr.

Leonard R. FinleyWilliam Vandenberg, Sr.

Wallace E. WilliamsDamon and Anne Williams

Jess StoutDoris Stout

Quentin HayworthI. Ray Kirk

Elaine OliverMrs. Tom M. Higgins Jr.

In Honor Of:Father Thomas Pesci, S.J.Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Shepard

Good Commissioner Service is a TEAM Effort

Adventures in Scouting • June/July 2002 • 3

Brainteaser Answer:Twenty Four.

While the delivery of commissioner service isultimately accomplished during one-on-one conver-sations and exchanges of resources and informationwith the unit commissioner, behind the scenes a crit-ical ingredient to that one-on-one exchange is theteamwork of the commissioner team. In our dis-tricts, our Roundtable Commissioners support theunit leader with monthly information and programideas and annual program planning fairs. DistrictCommissioners, ADCs, and commissioner trainingteams meet with unit commissioners once eachmonth to bring them the latest information andtraining updates.

Now that the summer camping season is uponus, another part of the commissioner team kicks in.Campsite commissioners at Naish, Bartle, andRotary do a great job assisting unit leaders at all threecamps. Their job starts with contacts to unit leadersand to the unit commissioners who serve those unitsduring the school year. They learn what expectationsthose units have for camp, what their special needs

are, and they learn what resource needs will helpthem reach those expectations. Since Day Camp,Bear Resident Camp, Webelos Camp, and BoyScout Camp is the highlight of the Scouting year foreach unit and the culmination of a year’s worth ofhard work, helping each unit reach its goals andexpectations is a critical function. Campsite com-missioners are on the job 24/7 while at camp andthey work in many different areas to ensure a goodcamping experience.

After the unit has returned home, the campsitecommissioner completes the teamwork handoff bycommunicating back to the district commissionerteam how their unit did at camp. Based on thatinformation the district team starts the new programyear with the knowledge it needs to bring even bet-ter service to each unit.

All parts of this team are working toward thesame goal – to help units succeed. Unit leaders,make sure you are taking full advantage of theseresources and have a great summer!

Eagles DISTRICT UNIT NAMEThunderbird 1220 Justin Richard CowartThunderbird 1220 Anthony Joshua GallThunderbird 1220 Nicholas Ryan WassonThunderbird 1220 Kyle Steven WopataThunderbird 1251 Steven Jeremy HolmThunderbird 1251 Chad Nicholas PfefferThunderbird 1280 SeanPatrick RyanThunderbird 1391 Michael James EbbertsThunderbird 1391 Ryan Tyler Van MaeleThunderbird 1421 Clayton Merrill McLaughlinThunderbird 1550 Bryan Howland KoehlerThunderbird 1550 Ryan Matthew ThurmanThunderbird 1631 Jason Patrick CaldwellTrailhead 10 Matthew Robert GencarelliTrailhead 10 Gregory Scott LyonTrailhead 10 Kyle Nicholas SpiesTrailhead 10 Christopher TowellTrailhead 10 James Edward UlmTrailhead 395 Alexander J. SingletonTrailhead 396 Matthew Spencer ComstockTrailhead 396 Aaron Michael KemnitzerTrailhead 683 Joseph Matthew MaloneTwin Rivers 106 Joshua Henry Clay Miller

BLUE ELK 1082 Micah Joel KeleherBLUE ELK 1173 Kevin Allen ChowBLUE ELK 1216 Kyle Ryan MundyBLUE ELK 1282 Scott D. Howell IIIBLUE ELK 1334 Charles Wesley YearginBLUE ELK 1546 Joshua Aaron MackBLUE ELK 1802 Clayton Wayne BakerKW 149 Aaron George MillsKAW 149 Mark T. SmithKAW 173 Andrew Joseph HoodKAW 173 Tyson Richard ThomasNorth Star 1395 Adam J. WrightNorth Star 1495 Kevin Michael ReddyNorthern Tier 91 Benjamin Malachi WatkinsNorthern Tier 279 Scott Andrew KleinNorthern Tier 299 Michael Andrew OrthPioneer Trails 1024 Theodore Matthias CasterPioneer Trails 1030 Adam John FulksPioneer Trails 1024 Matthew Steven TurleyRed-Tailed Hawk 122 Sean Kenneth Heiling

DISTRICT UNIT NAME

Pack: _______ Troop: ________ Crew: _______ District: ________

Unit Leader’s Name: _____________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________

Phone #: ( ) _________________________

Total Tickets at $10 is _____ for a total $ amount of ________

Total Tickets at $5 is _____ for a total $ amount of _____

Total Tickets Purchased is _____ for a total $ amount of _____

August 24, 2002 – 1:05 p.m.Kansas City Royals Vs. Minnesota Twins

Plaza Level Seats $10 – View Level Seat $5

For all Packs, Troops, and Crews thatsign up to sell popcorn by August 1st,2002, your Scouts/Venturers, Leaders,and Parents may attend Scout Night atthe Royals.

All Tickets ordered will be mailed out on August 5th, 2002. Please make checks payable to the Heart of America Council, and mailall information to P.O. Box 414177, Kansas City, MO 64141.Questions? Please contact Lori Gooding, Finance Director, at (816) 942-9333 ext: 154

Parade Line-Up at 12:05 p.m. Where? Behind Scoreboard

First 20,000 Fans Pepsi Tailgate Chair

Sign up to sell popcornNow! Participate in Popcorn Show “N” Sell!

Popcorn Day at the RoyalsPopcorn Day at the Royals

Popcorn Sign-Up & Ticket Reservations

4 • June/July 2002 • Adventures in Scouting

FINNEGAN

CONRAD& PETERSON L.C.

CONTRUCTIONS I N C E 1 8 7 0

Thank You to all sponsors who made this event a tremendous success.

These Sponsors Proudly Supported

The Heart of America Council, BSAJohnson County Golf Tournament

Hosted at Deer Creek Golf Club

CernerTelcordia TechnologiesNortel Networks

Players Cart Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Drink Cart Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Breakfast Sponsor

Adtran Bank of AmericaKansas City Life

Cap Gemini, Ernst and Young

Lockton Companies

TEAM SPONSORSFirebaugh Contruction Team

Morgan Stanley Dean WitterFirst National Bank of Medicine Lodge

Fagan Comfort Systems

DONATIONS Made By:Shaw Electric • Westhues Electric Inc.

HOLE SPONSORS

COUNCIL GOOD TURN “Community Service Day” A Success StoryCongratulations Scouts and Scouters in the Heart of America Council. We did it

again! The goal of “Community Service Day” was to encourage each Scouting Unit in

the Heart of America Council to participate in a service project for their local com-munity. Scouting and Community Service work hand in hand and service projectsshould be incorporated into the year round program for each Scout Unit.

On Saturday, April 20, 2002, more than 7, 700 Scouts of the Heart of Amer-ica Council poured into neighborhoods and communities to completeapproved community service projects. The type of service project was thechoice of each individual unit

While a majority of the Packs, Troops and Crews in the Heart ofAmerica Council completed Food Collection Projects, some unitsselected other projects. Some of the more unique Community ServiceDay Projects included:• Cleaning up debris left behind in wake of the recent ice storm from

city and county parks.• Adopting an elderly, housebound neighbor for the day and cleaning their

yard.• Landscaping around a city parking lots, churches, city and county parks.• Cleaning and debris removal along city streets, hiking trails, and walkways.• Repainting hydrants within city limits.• Preparing and serving a hot meal to homeless and less fortunate citizens.

• Spending the day with the children currently living in an emergency shelter. These Scouts and Scouters also worked with the children there to prepare an area for a children’s garden.

• Cleaned area and repaired fence at a historic cemetery.• Build and place picnic tables in a county park.

The Scouts and Scouters in the Heart of America Council provided more than 14,000 hours of Community Service during this year’s Community Service

Day and collected over 300,000 bags filled with non-perishable items forlocal food pantries in the 19-County area.

Congratulations to North Star’s Pack 1447 whose First Year Webe-los member Asher Allman submitted the winning entry for this year’spatch design.

Patches for those Scouts that participated in this year’s Commu-nity Service Day are available at the May, 2002 Roundtable or by con-

tacting your District Executive at the Council Service Center.If you have ideas for projects or agencies for next year’s Community

Service Day (April 19, 2003), please contact the Heart of America Council’s Pro-gram Services Department at naish@hoac-bsa.org. For more information on this“Community Service Day”, please contact your District Executive at (816) 942-9333or (800) 776-1110.

Thanks again to all those that participated as we do our part to help others.

JUNE 19TH — 6:05 P.M.

Authograph Night4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Give AwayKC Monarchs Cap

The May 11th Kansas City Royalsgame has been re-scheduled for

Saturday, June 29th, 2002.

In order to attend the ball game, youmust do the following:

Bring your May 11th tickets with you.This is your ticket into the game.

You MUST go to the AdvancedTicket Window located at the SouthSide of the stadium in order to enter

the game.

PLEASE NOTE: This game is onlyfor those who purchased tickets forthe May 11th game. We are not sell-

ing tickets for this Game!

PLEASE NOTE: There is no pre-game parade, color guard, or 1st

pitch/catch.

QUESTIONS?Please contact Lori Gooding at

(816) 942-9333 ext: 154 or emaillgooding@bsamail.org

Adventures in Scouting • June/July 2002 • 5

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For many years throughout Africa, legends have been passed down from genera-tion to generation telling of strange beasts that remain hidden from human eyes.One legend tells of an animal described as a gigantic hippo-elephant, that thenatives call Mokele Mbembe. Join a team of science investigators and follow thetrail of this elusive creature to find out if it truly exists. After you pitch your tentat the Kibale Research Center, your quest begins. This overnight adventureincludes: live animal presentations, hands-on activities, campfires, an eveningsnack and breakfast. For Boy Scouts ages 6-13!There are specific nights set aside for groups of Boy Scouts ONLY!

For more information and to print out a registration form, go online atwww.kansascityzoo.org.

Or call the Zoo hotline to have a brochure and registration form mailed to you at (816) 513-5700 ext. 24673.

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What are UnitAccounts, and how can I set one up formy unit?

A Unit Account is a very resourceful toolfor any unit whether it be a Pack, Post, Team,Crew, Troop or Learning for Life Group. It issimply an account that the Council sets upspecifically for your unit. Funds are depositedinto this account, and your unit designates upto 3 individuals who are then authorized toutilize those funds for Scout Shop purchases,Camp fees, Council and District activities, orRegistration and Boys Life fees.

There are only two steps required toset up a unit

account for your unit.

Step 1: The unit must first complete a “Unit Account Authorization Form” which simply states who is authorized to access the funds. The Committee Chairman and Unit Leader of record must sign the form. Those forms are available on the Heart of America Council website (www.hoac-bsa.org), or you can pick one up at the Council Service Center.

Step 2: Deposit Funds into your account! When funds are received in the name of your unit, they are receipted directly into your unit account.

Charges to unit accounts can only bemade by the three designated authorized indi-viduals. Authorization forms are in effect untilthe expiration date of the current charter, orreceipt of a new authorization form signed bythe Unit Leader and the Unit CommitteeChairman. Account balances are maintainedon a perpetual basis. The council serves as“your bank” for these funds, which can beexpended only for the designated purposes.

If you have any questions, feel free to callthe Council Service Center at 816-942-9333

FREE Youth Fishing Clinic

Kansas: Saturday, July 13, 2002Rose’s Pond at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park (87th and Lackman)Derby starts at 9:00 a.m. and continues through 1:00 p.m.

Missouri: Saturday, July 27, 2002James A Reed Memorial Conservation (13101 S.E. Ranson Rd—off 350 Hwy)Prairie Meadows LakeDerby starts at 9:00 a.m. and continues through 1:00 p.m.

Register your pack NOW!Kids MUST pre-register to fish!!

Bring your own sack lunchand fishing pole!

Enjoy a day at the water’s edge andlearn to fish safely and havefun with your friends tryingto catch that “Big One!”

Something fun and exciting for all of you Kansas Scouts to look forwardto is learning everything there is to know about fishing. Individuals willbe there to teach you many fishing skills

This event is just another way to keep your pack or troop busy throughthe summer months. So why not allow as many youth as possible tojoin in the fun. DO A SPRING RECRUITMENT! It’s not too late!

“Catch of the Day For the BSA”“Catch of the Day For the BSA”

For more information call David Riker at

(816) 942-9333, ext. 174

Visits to the H. Roe Bartleand Theodore NaishScout Reservations

On June 20, 2002, the Heart of AmericaCouncil will be sponsoring a visit to CampNaish. The visitation will include dinner anda viewing of an Order of the Arrow Ceremony.

On June 25, 2002, the Council will besponsoring a visit to Camp Bartle. This tripwill also include dinner and a viewing of aWarrior Ceremony for Tribe of Mic-O-Saymembers.

All interested Scouters and their familiesare invited to attend. Transportation will beprovided to Bartle, participants will be askedto provide their own transportation to Naish.

For more information, please contactJason M. Baxendale at (816) 942-9333 ext.129 or jbaxenda@bsamail.org.

O R D E R F O R M 2 0 0 2 S C H O O L N I G H T R E C R U I T M E N T S U P P L I E S

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: ___________________________

Date for Next Meeting (Automatic Re-flyer):

Date: _____________ Time: ________________ Location: ____________________

Garfield Posters are available upon request.

_____ Yes, we would like Garfiled Posters

_____ Number of Garfield Posters

PLEASE RETURN THISFORM TO THE SCOUT

CENTER 2 WEEKSBEFORE *

PACK __________ WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN THE SCOUTING ADVENTURE.

ALL BOYS AND THEIR PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND OUR

MEETING ON

________________________________________________

AT __________________________________

District: _____________ Number of flyers needed: ______________

Date needed: _____________ *Unit Spring Recruitment Contact: Name: ____________________________

Home Phone: _________________ Business Phone: _________________

Fax: _____________________

Your flyer will be printed as Follows: (Please insert needed information)

(day) (date) (time)

(location)

6 • June/July 2002 • Adventures in Scouting

James E. West Fellowship Award Honor Roll

James E. West was the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of Amer-ica, and he served in that position for more than three decades. The James E.West Fellowship award is available for gifts of at least $1,000 to the Heart ofAmerica Council Endowment. Many individuals make these gifts either onbehalf of someone else, such as in honor of an Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver recipi-

ent, a retirement, a special accomplishment, or anniversary, or in memory of aspecial individual. If an institution is truly “the lengthened shadow of one man,”it is more than fitting that the Boy Scouts of America honor James E. West’s sig-nificant contributions to Scouting in such a significant way.

P.J. AdamAlan J. AdamsOrville Adams**Arthur A. AndersonJames D. AslaksonWilliam H. Austin, Jr.J. Nick BadgerowJulio Bambini"Chief" H. Roe Bartle*

Timothy Bennett*Jerry BethkeA. L. Blake*Alan Blake*John E. Blake, III**Sundra BlakeAnonymousHarvey S. BodkerEmily BoeshaarRick BoeshaarWilliam Bonewits*Bruce E. BowerA. Ralph Boxell**Roger C. Brayer*Duane L. BuckmasterGerald “Jerry” Campbell*Stephen J. CampbellRobert C. CanfieldRichard T. Cannon*Greg CarpenterJohn W.M. Carter, D.D.S.H. Louis Chandler**Terry ChapmanCarl ChinneryJ. Jack ClarkRalph W. ClementMorris F. CoburnJeff CookE. Eugene Crandall*Mary Margaret Starr CrombRobert A. CunninghamBruce E. DavisJane DavisJohn C. DavisPearle H. DavisRoy C. Degenfelder**Erik DickinsonG. Wood DickinsonWilliam A. Dinklage***Kirk H. DoanTerrence P. DunnJay Eaton*John M. EdgarJesse ElderDouglas V. EntrikenPhyllis J. FinnJerry P. Fogel

Eric ForemanKelley ForemanHerman H. Frankenstein**Murray Frick*Noel GardnerStu GardnerMilton H. Genge, Jr.Leonard A. GoebelJulie GoldJohn Gordon*Norman P. Gordon***George Granberry**Patricia GranberryDean L. Graner*James A. Green, III***Dan GrieserAnita GuernseyGerald Quentin GuernseyJames E. GuillaumeRichard R. HarringtonCasey S. HalseyJames W. HayesRonald E. Hayes, Jr.

Lewis A. Heaven, Sr.*Mrs. Paul HensonThomas M. Higgins, Jr.*John HillJames HoganHoward Hougland*

Roger HoytGlenn Allen JacksonHugh P. JacksonArnold JanousekEric Jones*

James JonesLorin A. JurvisMartin W. KaufmanCharles W. KellerWarren “Nick” KennedyRobert KlineCarl D. Knox*Richard W. Koogler Jim KuklenskiIvy Lang*Thomas F. LanioJohn LatshawThomas LattaDouglas H. LeamonHale LentzThomas W. LenzF. William LewisGeorge A. LiebermanErnest LiermanJoseph W. Lindsay*Donald H. LinnJohn T. Lockton, Jr.*

Robert A. LongWilliam S. LoveJohn K. Lyle,Sr.Hershel R. & Dorothy M. Lynch ***Durward O. McConnellSpencer C. McCraeTom & Sharon McCulloughJames M. McDuffSusan D. McDuffMark S. McPhee, M.D.The Honorable Cordell D. Meeks, Jr.J. William Meara*Bruce E. MillerKenneth Dean MoburgJohn S. ModlinLeonard H. Moore, Jr.James P. MoreheadGeorge H. Myers, Jr., M.D.Kenneth R. NaylorBruce W. Niblock*Miller and Jeanette Nichols Stephen E. NollJohn D. NovakRichard K. Ogden, Sr., D.O.James L. OlshefskiCharlotte G. OrearRichard H. OrearJohn R. OsbornRichard ParmeterSkip PeaveyDon E. Pope, Jr. *Loren PorterRichard V. PortoRobert L. PowellDavid R. PropstSamuel C. Reaves**Thomas RebecchiMelvin ReeceFrank C. Reigelman Steven L. RevareCharles E. RichCharles W. Rich*James T. RittelJohn H. Robinson, Jr.John H. Robinson, Sr.Patricia O. RobinsonSusan RodgersDavid J. Ross*David J. Ross, IIEdward RossBillie RunnelsRobert Runnels, Jr.John P. RyanJohn A. SchatzelJoseph Sheehan*James G. Shull

Dr. Norman A. Smith, Jr.Michael R. SnellRolf D. SnyderT.J. SnyderWillard B. Snyder

Kyle SpiesJohn W. Starr**Phil StarrJack W. SteadmanAlbert E. StewartMical A. StewartPhilip W. StrubleJohn J. Sullivan, Jr.**Robert E. SuttonBernard TannerJames W. TaylorJimmy Bartle TaylorGeorge R. Teegarden*William C. TempelAnne H. Terry

Gene TuleyCliff A. Tozier*Shawn TuninkA. Bradley VanAukenHugh Van DeursenMary Francis Vandenberg**William J. Vandenberg, Sr.William J. Vandenberg, Jr.Nicholas C. Vedros*Terry J. Wall, J.D., M.D.Mark R. WarnickLeroy WarrenLewin Wasser*Kevin WhitakerRobert T. WhitakerJohn F. WilcoxDel WilkinsonKeith Wilson, Jr.Joan WinnLarry Winn, Jr.Robert E. Winn*Roberta A. WolfeDean WrenFrank H. Wright, IVJamiel YameenJ. Kenneth ZelkMichael D. Zinke

*Memorial Gifts**Deceased***Bequest

2002 MEMBERSUpdated 5/22/02

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National Summertime Pack Award

Packs that stay active during the summer months(June, July, August) are eligible for the NATIONALSUMMERTIME PACK AWARD. Flagpole ribbons, cer-tificates, or individual pins are some of the recognitionsearned for achieving this award. Experience has shownthat packs that stay active through the summer are betterprepared to kick off with a strong program in September.Applications are available on the HOAC website athttp://www.hoac-bsa.org under the RESOURCES tab.

Complete the application and return it to the CouncilService Center for processing. If you have questionsregarding this award contact your District Executive.They will be happy to help.

POW WOW 2002The 2002 Pow Wow will be held November 2 at Tru-

man High School in Independence, Missouri. Registra-tion forms will be mailed to all Cub Scout leaders duringmid summer.

Margaret Canada, Pow Wow Chairman, KarenHatcher, Program Chairman, and Marie Benz, PromotionChairman, are looking for a few good Scouters to lendtheir time and talent to Pow Wow 2002!

With your help, the magic can begin for thousands ofCub Scouts in the Heart of America Council.

Fax, E-mail or Send your recommendations to:Marie Benz

16415 E. 35th StreetIndependence, Mo. 64055

Home Phone: 816-373-4392Fax Number: 816-373-1084

E-mail: Benzelectric@aol.com

Order of the Arrow –Tamegonit Lodge 147

2003 CAMP SIGN-UP

The 2003 draw for camp will be held on October 16and 17, 2003. The schedule will be as follows:

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2002

• 6:30 p.m. – single units that camped 100 or more Scouts and full-time leaders

• 6:45 p.m. – single units that camped 80-99 Scouts and full-time leaders

• 7:15 p.m. – single units that camped 60-79 Scouts and full-time leaders

• 8:00 p.m. – single units that camped 40-59 Scouts and full-time leaders

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2002

• 6:00 p.m. – single units that camped 20-39 Scouts and full-time leaders

* 8:00 p. m. – single and combined units that camped 19 or less Scouts and full-time leaders* 8:45 p.m. – combined units of any number

based on camp, campsite availability

• Single units only.

* Multiple units - two small units (in council only) may combine as long as their total number of Scouts who attended the 2000 or 2001 camping season does not exceed that draw's limit. There must be a separate drawcard (maximum of 2) for each unit.

Draw position is based on 2001 or 2002 actual campattendance (whichever is highest). To be included in a spe-cific draw you must have had the proper #’s in 2001 or2002 camp attendance and be prepared to sign-up theminimum in that draw for 2003.

Out-of-council troops will be placed on November 1,2002.

Troops are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of$20.00 per Scout and leader at the draw.

NOTE: Information will be mailed to each troop dur-ing late summer. Please refer to this mailing for specificdetails and explanation of the draw.

ANCIENT ROTARYRotary Camp August 5-9, 2002$120.00.

Rotary Camp provides Scouts with special needs in ourcouncil an exciting opportunity to experience a residentcamp. This year’s session is scheduled for August 5-9,2002 at Rotary Camp, sponsored by Rotary Club #13 andlocated in Lee’s Summit on the edge of Lake Jacomo.

The excellent facilities available include: pool, dininghall, pavilions, cabins and a beautiful campus. Scouts canparticipate in swimming, handicraft, Scoutcraft, a natureoutpost program, campfires, and an enjoyment of theoverall camping experience.

2002 CAMP DIRECTORDusty Boatright — Kaw District Executive

Assistant Camp DirectorLisa Hayes, Northern Tier District Executive

Applications are being accepted for camp staff. Ifyou have the desire to work on a close basis with a fellowScout and to give back more to Scouting than it has givento you, please apply. You may get a camp staff applicationon our website at www.hoac-bsa.org and click onResources or the Resource Center in the Council ServiceCenter.

If you would like more information regardingthis camp, call camping service at 816-942-9333 or 1-800-776-1110.

Bartle Schedule

REFUND POLICY There will be a $100.00 BARTLE CANCELLATIONFEE and a $75.00 NAISH CANCELLATION FEE(includes $20 non-refundable deposit) May 4th or afterfor any camper (Scout or leader) not attending. There willbe a $10.00 PER DAY PART-TIME LEADER CAN-CELLATION FEE. (Units may fill the slot internally.Scout and leader slots are interchangeable.) THIS CAN-CELLATION FEE IS ASSESSED FOR EQUIPMENT,FOOD, AND PROGRAM PURCHASES MADEPRIOR TO CAMP, WHICH CANNOT BE CAN-CELED DUE TO ABSENCE OF CAMPERS. Aftercancellation fee is accessed, all funds are refundable.

If a Scout or leader becomes ill while attending camp andis sent home by the camp medical staff, they are eligiblefor a pro-rated refund (by day) of the “balance of fee.”($20 deposit is non-refundable). If a camper leaves with-out being sent home by the camp medical staff, there isNO refund.

All refunds and overpayments will AUTOMATICALLYbe processed after each camp session has been balancedby the Council Service Center Program Department.

Adult Leadership Requirements

There must be at least two adult leaders with eachtroop in camp at all times; The unit leader or person serv-ing as unit leader (Camp Scoutmaster). The second adultmay be a registered Scouter 18 years or older. Troops canshare a campsite and leadership to meet this requirementwith the approval of their unit committee and charteredorganization.

Leaders are encouraged to complete the Basic LeaderTraining program including the outdoor session beforeattending camp. There will be pre-camp planning andtraining meetings also for adult and youth leaders.

Wood BadgeThe Heart Of America Wood Badge course for 2002 is

currently full. If you are interested in attending WoodBadge in another council, you may visit our council web-site for a list of councils offering Wood Badge in the Cen-tral Region.

Annual Program PlanningProgram packets and council calendars for 2002-2003

will be distributed at the June Scout roundtable. Be sureto have a unit representative in attendance to pick up yourplanning packets. There are specific packets for CubPacks, Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews and Commis-sioners. The resources in these packets are funded throughyour Friends Of Scouting dollars please use these planningmaterials to plan your year round program.

Session Dates

1 — June 10-June 19

2 — June 20-July 29

3 — June 30-July 9

4 — July 10-July 19

5 — July 20-July 29

6 — July 30-August 8

DatesJune 12June 13

June 19June 20

June 26

June 27August 15August 23-24August 24September 13-15September 19October 5October 5-6October 24October 26November 21December 7December 14

EventsSummer Camp Call Out CeremonySummer Camp Ordeal and

Brotherhood CeremoniesSummer Camp Call Out CeremonySummer Camp Ordeal and

Brotherhood CeremoniesSummer Camp Call Out CeremonySummer Camp Ordeal and

Brotherhood CeremoniesLodge Executive Committee MeetingFall Induction Weekend @ NaishWork Day @ NaishFall Fellowship @ NaishLodge Executive Committee MeetingWork Day @ NaishVigil Banquet @ Naish Lodge Executive Committee MeetingWork Day @ NaishLodge Executive Committee MeetingDevelopment ConferenceArea 6 Lodge Officers Orientation

Visitor’s Day

Sunday, June 17

Sunday, June 23

Sunday July 23

Saturday, July 13

Sunday, July 28

Sunday, August 4

2002 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Blood Drive Follow UpThe HOAC hosted a blood drive on

May 10th, at the Council Service Center.A big thank you goes out to all the Pelathevolunteers who signed up and gave theirblood in order to boost the nations supply.

Tribe of Mic-O-Say Tribal Feast

Thanks to all of the Tribesman whomade it to the 2002 Tribal Feast held at theBartle Scout Reservation on June 1, 2002.

Every year Tribesman from all overgather at Bartle Scout Reservation for fun,food and fellowship. Each is given theresponsibility of organizing a certain partof the weekend’s meals. This year, Pelathe’sTribesman managed the evening snack.Thanks again to those who were part ofthat team.

2002 Popcorn Sign Up’sare Coming Soon

Popcorn sign-up will begin soon. Bysigning your unit up early you can helpadd more dollars to your unit. Units thatsign up early and attend the training willreceive an additional 2% for their unit’sprofits

To sing up early and put more profit inyour unit’s hands, contact Curtis Neal Har-ris at (800) 776-1110.

2002 Pelathe Boy ScoutExtravaganza Update

On August 17th, all Pelathe Cub ScoutPacks, Boy Scout Troops, and VenturingCrews are encouraged to showcase theirunit’s program through a demonstration tothe public, as well as, fellow Scoutingunits.

This event will be well publicized in ourcommunities, including a Scouting procla-mation in front of the Lawrence CityCommission in August.

The event also allows your unit toactively recruit new scouts, by providingan exciting demonstration, which will givepotential Scouts a taste of your Scoutingprogram.

For more information please contactPelathe District Membership Chairman,Joe Yurek at (785) 832-0969.

Webelos GraduationWeekend Thanks

A big thank you goes out to Jim Peter-son and Troop 55, chartered by West SidePresbyterian Church, for their excellentefforts at this year’s Webelos GraduationWeekend

“LET’S GO CAMPIN” was the cryheard around Camp Bromelsick as thescouts participated in some exciting activi-ties including:

Archery • Air Riles • Canoeing • Black-

smithing • Mountain Man Village • Fire

Building • Camping Skills • Astronomy •

Catapult Building • Model Rockets • Geol-

ogy • Nature Hikes • Birdhouse Building •

Cooking Skills • Lots More!

Thanks Jim!!!

Community Service DayApril 27th was Scouting For Food Pick

Up Day. Pelathe Scouts made roundsthroughout their neighborhoods collectingthe non-perishable foods that had been leftat the front door in support of this yearsDistrict Community Service activity. Thisyear’s event was an opportunity to con-tinue providing our services to the areas’food kitchens and pantries.

The Douglas County communitydepends on organizations like the BoyScouts of America to support the needs ofthose who are hungry and not able to pro-vide for themselves.

The 2001 collection netted over 7500pounds of food.

Please plan on making your unit a partof next year’s event, as this will be an excel-lent opportunity to teach your scoutsabout community service, as well as, pro-vide area pantries the support they need tokeep operating.

June

1-2 Tribal Feast, Mic-O-Say, H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, 4:30 PM

6 Program Planning Fair, 7:00 PM, Location To Be Announced. All PelatheScouters Should Attend

10 Cub Scout Day Camp, 8:15 AM, Douglas County Fairgrounds

13 Day Camp Family Night, 6:00 PM, Douglas County Fairgrounds

14 Cub Scout Day Camp, 2:15 PM, Douglas County Fairgrounds

17 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Landplan Engineering

JulyNo District Activities or Meetings in July

Calendar of Events

2002 Pelathe District Committee EmailDistrict Chairman Tom Sheely . . . . . . . . .TSh3838@aol.comVice Chairman John Frick . . . . . . . . . .jwmfrick@aol.comDistrict Commissioner Ken Baldwin . . . . . . . .kjbaldwin@sunflower.com

Cub Scout Roundtable Helen Clark . . . . . . . . .hdclark50@aol.comBoy Scout Roundtable Tammy Barta . . . . . . . .tbarta@sunflower.comMembership Joe Yurek . . . . . . . . . . .jyurek@earthlink.net

Mark Stogsdill . . . . . . .mstogs@sunflower.comActivities Mike McCurdy . . . . . .mikemc@sunflower.comCamping Pat Donahue . . . . . . . .phdhome@aol.comTraining Casey Jones . . . . . . . . .casdixj@juno.comAdvancement Keith Wood . . . . . . . . .kwood@cjnetworks.comVenturing Joe King . . . . . . . . . . . .jeking@idir.netRelationships Frank Wright . . . . . . . .fwright@capfed.comScouts With Disabilities Wayne Deaver . . . . . . .luvprn@sunflower.comCommunications David Berkowitz . . . . .bwlaw@sunflower.comOrder of the Arrow Mike O'Connor . . . . . .michael.oconnor@guidant.comFamily FOS Chair Kip Grosshans . . . . . . .kip@ku.eduNESA Allen Wiechert . . . . . . .wiechert@ku.eduDistrict Executive Curtis Neal Harris . . . .charris@bsamail.org

In early spring, Cub Scouts of Pack 3363, spon-sored by the Lawrence-Douglas County HousingAuthority, showed off some of their finest PineWood Derby Cars.In 2003, the Pelathe District will sponsor a Dis-trict Wide Pine Wood Derby on Saturday March1, 2003. Put this date on your Pack’s calendarnow. In years past the areas’ packs have sent theirtop winners to the district’s derby, however, in2003 we hope to widen the field by encouragingall packs to use the District’s Derby as part oftheir pack’s March activities. We hope to see a lotmore Pelathe Cub Scouts racing away at the Dis-trict Derby.

Troop 53 was proud to award Eric Southard with his Eaglerank at the Court of Honor held in his honor at First Chris-tian Church on April 14th. Eric will graduate high schoolthis spring, and will travel out of state to attend college.Good luck Eric.

The after photo was taken only 48 hours later, and shows the crafty work ofTroop 52, as Mike lead the troop in constructing this peaceful rest area out-side of New York Elementary School. Good job Mike!!

In the before photo, Mike and Rod Zinn, Troop 52 Committee Chair-man, take some of their initial measurements using surveying equipment.

A before and after shot of Life Scout, Michael Ornburn’s Eagle Scout project.

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May SalutesThis Month in the Eagle Salute Spot-

light The Northern Tier District is proudto present our newest Eagles as of April.Yea Team! Congratulations to you all fromyour Northern Tier District Committeeand the Heart of America Council. WeSalute You!

WE SALUTE ALL THOSE UNITSWHO PARTICIPATED IN OURCOMMUNITY SERVICE/SCOUTINGFOR FOOD DAY

WOW, we just missed the rain comingdown. On April 20th the Northern TierDistrict enjoyed a rain free day, for ourCommunity Service/Scouting for FoodDay. The Northern Tier District wants torecognize and thank our Chairman J.D.Tam for an excellent job of orchestratingour units in registration, bag pick up, loca-tion information, community servicereview, and so much more. A giant thankyou also goes our to Eric McIntyre and hisTroop 246 for engineering the drop site atour very own Shawnee Fire DepartmentSafety Center. The day was filled with alot of food and smiles. Thank you to allthe units that participated in this year’sCommunity Service/Scouting for Foodday. What a great success! See you nextyear.

You Can Never Have TooMuch Fun at Roundtable!

We want to salute all the Fabulous Sup-porting cast who showcases our NorthernTier Roundtable. Thank you to such peo-ple as Lorri Kearns, Dave Sultz, RonBenewits, Mike Blinn, our RoundtableCommissioners and all of their cast whoput on such events as the Cub Scout Skits,the Training offered, the Wood Badge Cer-emonies, the cooking exhibitions, just toname a few. We salute our Roundtable andall the volunteers who come loyally everymonth to learn the new and exciting thingsoffered in the Scouting program and hav-ing so much fun in the process.

Ya Hoo Northern Tier! Congratula-tions to the Units, the Chairman, the Pre-senters and all the City Teams for a fantas-tic campaign success. Thank you to all ofyou in the Northern Tier District for com-ing together to support the Friends ofScouting 2002 Campaign. We salute you!Congratulation to the units that have thusfar met their FOS Goal and received freeRank Advancement all the way to Decem-ber 31st, 2002!

Packs Troops3247 54 933284 123 1853392 185 1893394 192 2793493 299

Thank you to our very own NorthernTier Family Presenters:

Wendy Richardson Christy HallScott Worsham Terry KingGordon Kaufman Steve BradyDavid Woy Mike BlinnTom McLeoud Larry EvansLorri Kearns Eric McIntyreTed VanHollan

Thank you to:

FOS Overall Chairman – John JurcykFOS Community Chairman – Bruce MorganFOS Family Chairman – Christy HallFOS City Chairmen – Leroy Unruh & DavidLewis

Welcome Pack 3302LET’S WELCOME OUR NEWEST

PACK TO THE NORTHERN TIERDISTRICT, PACK 3302

Northern Tier District’s newly formedPack 3302, chartered by Westside FamilyChurch, and with Cubmaster GordonClark, held their first annual PinewoodDerby on March 9th, 2002. The pack of17 boys had a great time and 100% partic-ipation. You would have thought therewere 1700 boys by the sound of theircheers. The races were close, but in theend Ian Kelly raced to the first place finishline. We welcome you Pack 3302. Allboys had a great time and they are all win-ners in the Scouting program.

June

1 Program Planning Fair Roundtable 7:00 p.m. Location to be announced

13 District Commissioners Meeting 6:30 p.m. Community Covenant Church 7230Quivera Rd

13 District Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. Community Covenant Church 7230Quivera Rd

16 Day Camp Check-In 12:00 at South Dinning Hall Camp Naish

17 Day Camp, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

18 Day Camp, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

19 Day Camp, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

20 Day Camp, 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Family night activities

21 Day Camp, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

JulyEVERYONE ENJOY THE SUMMER. SEE YOU IN AUGUST AT ANTIOCH PARK

SHElTER. FOR A GREAT ROUNDTABLE AT 7:00 p.m. DINNER STARTS PROMPTLYAT 6:30 p.m.

Note: August Roundtable will be held at Antioch Park Shelter #4. Dinner will begin at 6:30p.m.

Calendar of Events

KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE!IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

HOAC Website http://www.hoac-bsa.orgHOAC Fax (816) 942-8086District Chairman Skip Peavey (913) 661-9999District Vice-Chairman Bill Henderson (913) 268-6260District Activities Chairman Steve Springer (913) 631-4215District Advancement Chairman Judy Tuckness (913) 268-9996District Camping Chairman Gene Adams (913) 362-4509District Membership Chairman Wendy Richardson (913) 268-0103District Training Chairman Judy Yeager (913) 362-2029Cub Scout Training Coordinator Dave Sultz (913)-381-7824Boy Scout Training Coordinator John Forsyth (913)-341-5061Venturing Training Coordinator Gordon Kauffman (913)-677-3080Varsity Leader Training Coordinator Gary HunterYouth Protection and Safety Judy Yeager (913)-362-2029Training Registrar Bob Wasse (913)-631-2702District Cub Scout Roundtable

Commissioner Lori Kearn (913) 583-1011District Cub Scout Co-Chairman

Commissioner Dave Sultz (913) 381-7824District Boy Scout Roundtable

Commissioner Mike Blinn (913) 432-5446District Boy Scout Co-Chairman

Commissioner Ron Bonewits (913) 631-2165District Executive Lisa Hayes (816) 942-9333 ext. 172

lhayes@bsamail.org

10 • June/July 2002 • Adventures in Scouting

ADVENTURES IN SCOUTINGPublished January, February, March, April, May, June/July, August, September,October, November/December by the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts ofAmerica. Mailed without charge to all Cubmasters, assistant Cubmasters, den lead-ers, den leader coaches, Webelos leaders, Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters,Team Coaches, Explorer Advisors, assistant Explorer Advisors, Venturing crew lead-ers, unit chairmen, chartered organization representatives, district committee, allcommissioners, all board members, and can be found on our website, www.hoac-bsa.org

PRESIDENTDavid M. Lockton

VICE PRESIDENTSClifford W. IlligThomas J. McCulloughDebra K. TurpinDavid J. ZimmerE. Frank Ellis

TREASURERStephen M. Clifford

LEGAL COUNSELDavid A. Fenley

COUNCIL COMMISSIONERRichard T. Boeshaar

SCOUT EXECUTIVEJames J. Terry

EDITORLori Gooding

Happy SummerTo all of our chartered partners,

volunteers, and members out there inLearning for Life and Exploring. Wehope that you have an enjoyable andrelaxing summer in 2002! Thank youfor all that you do! Now take thatdeserving vacation that you’ve needed!

Glen, Emily, and Adam

New WebsiteWe are proud to announce that the

Learning for Life Division now hasnew local website content that is avail-able this month. If you did not know,the old site was located on the Heartof America Council’s website, underthe programs link. We have re-vamped the old site, and have updatedits content and looks.

We have formed a partnership withthe Learning Exchange here in KansasCity. This organization has beenworking in education for over the past20 years, bringing skill and careerawareness to schools and its studentsin and around Kansas City. We will beworking together to reach the youth ofKansas City, to introduce them toLearning for Life and Exploring. TheLearning Exchange brings many newand exciting possibilities to be utilizedby volunteers, as well as our membersand ourselves. So, check it out thismonth in June and let us know whatyou think! It can be viewed at:www.hoac-bsa.org, located under pro-grams, or just click the LFL icon.

Super-Activity RequestsTo all posts who are planning a

super-activity this year, if there areplans to travel outside of the 19-county Heart of America Councilarea you must contact us to obtain aTour Permit form. We ask you toinform us of your post’s plans, as wellas, returning the completed form tothe Council Service Center at leasttwo weeks in advance. If your posthas plans to go out of state you willneed to complete a National TourPermit that requires a 30-dayadvance completion. By completingthese forms, each of us will have anofficial copy for our individual filesand will allow us to be informed ofyour super-activity plans. Thank youfor your assistance and understand-ing.

If you have any questions or wouldlike to request a Tour Permit form,please call the Exploring Division at816-942-9333. These forms can alsobe found in the “Guide to SafeLearning for Life Activities”, and areavailable online at www.learning-for-life.org.

TrainingIn order to be successful with any

youth program, adult leader trainingis essential. Specialized courses havebeen developed to give everyExplorer Post Advisor and everyLearning for Life teacher the requiredtools to help their young people to

get the most out of the program.Training Courses have been recon-structed to last 30-45 minutes, afterwhich, you will be much betterequipped to handle the programmingahead.

For more information or to schedulea personalized course for your organi-zation, please contact Adam Berthot,Exploring/Learning for Life TrainingSpecialist at 816-942-9333, ext. 170 oremail: aberthot@bsamail.org.

ResourcesVisit our national web site for your

entire program and recognition needs!Please take advantage of this greatresource tool! Check it out today at:www.learning-for-life.org.

New LFL/Exploring catalog is nowavailable to order recognition items,and even selected Exploring patches.Give your professional contact a call toget more information about this cata-log and its contents, at 816-942-9333.

Professional Contact InformationPlease call the following representative for any/all of your needs. Callus at (816) 942-9333.

Ext. 166 - Glen Steenberger (LFL/Exploring Director)gsteenbe@bsamail.org

LFL In-school PartnershipsExt. 170 - Adam Berthot (Exploring Executive)aberthot@bsamail.org

Aviation/Public Service Cluster

Business/Law ClusterLaw Enforcement ClusterScience/Technology Cluster

Ext. 177 – Emily Minear (Exploring Executive)eminear@bsamail.orgArts/Communication ClusterFire/Emergency Service

ClusterHealth/Medicine ClusterUnique School Partnerships

Cluster

Cub Scout Day CampThis year’s Cub Scout Day Camp is

being held at Odessa Hills CampGround in Odessa, June 3-5. For yetanother year, Carol Brooks has agreedto coordinate and host Cub ScoutDay Camp. Edith Grey came onboard in February, and the two ofthem have put many hours of workand dedication into the program toinsure that your boys will have a qual-ity and lasting experience at day camp.If you see Carol or Edith, take theopportunity to thank them for theirdevotion to the program. It may notbe too late to help out if you wouldlike. Contact Carol Brooks at (660)259-6278 or Grant Dealy at 800-776-1110

Upcoming EventsFree Youth Fishing ClinicJuly 27, 2002

Popcorn Night at the RoyalsAugust 24, 2002

Spring RecruitmentRecruiting should be a year round

process so as to constantly give boysthe opportunity to participate in aquality program. In the past, unitshave not recruited new boys in thespring and summer months becausethe only activity going on is summercamp. The council has many activitiesfor packs to participate in. So go outthere and give boys the opportunity tojoin the best youth program around.

Questions? Visit the council’s web-site or phone your district executive at

(816) 942-9333.

District PinewoodDerby

A big thank you goes out to GeorgeO’Dell and Pack 453 of Orrick forhosting this year’s derby. The racewent great and there were many greatdoor prizes for all the spectators. Takea look at the next issue of Adventuresin Scouting to see a list of the winners!

June3-5 Cub Scout Day Camp- Odessa Hills Campground, Odessa, MO5 Commissioners Meeting- Richmond, MO6 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.- Location TBA

11 Program Planning Fair- Lexington United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m.

JulyNo District Meetings

Calendar of Events

District ManpowerDistrict Commissioner Larry Maxwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H (816) 776-6003Membership Chair Mac Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W (660) 352-6041

Activities Chair Mike Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H (816) 240-8381Advancement Chair John Dickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H (816) 734-5690

Camping Chair Edward Gooseman . . . . . . . . . . .H (816) 934-6316

Training Chair Victor Greiger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H (660) 259-4708

District Executive Grant Dealy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H (816) 942-9333

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September, but units can start signingup at the Program Fair. Don’t miss outon this opportunity for boys to pay fortheir way to camp. The profits fromthe popcorn sale not only help withunit funds, but they also go towardscamp scholarships.

Fall Round Up with AkelaAkela the Wolf and all his friends

will be a part of our Fall Round Upprogram. The Thunderbird DistrictGrowth and Recruiting Committeewill be contacting pack leaders andgiving them information on how toconduct a successful Fall Round Up.By having the right plan, packs willhave another successful year of growth.

Council Good TurnScout Spirit once again showed

itself in the Thunderbird District.Thank you to all units that partici-pated in the Heart of America Coun-cil’s “Community Service Day.” Spe-cial thanks goes to R.D. Hall and histeam for getting the food drive orga-nized and bags distributed. KEEP UPTHE SCOUTING SPIRIT!!

Day Camp 2002“American Treasures”

It’s always a good time to go tocamp. All cubs and Packs can still signup!! Cubs and leaders will soon gatherat John Knox Village for fun andadventures. Please call Chad Wyanckoat 816-942-9333 ext. 162 if you haveany questions.

Friends of ScoutingOur 2002 FOS Campaign was a

huge success. The Thunderbird Dis-trict reached its goal of $175,000. Thefamily goal of $69,0000 was reachedon April 17, 2002. WAY TO GOLEO BERROTERAN AND HISUNIT PRESENTERS!!! Thank youand your families for all your generouscontributions. Congratulations to allthose units who achieved there freerank advancements for the rest of theyear.

PopcornIT’S POPCORN TIME AGAIN.

Last year was a good year for popcorn.Let’s make this year even better. Therewill be new flavors added to the list tohelp with sales. Popcorn sales begin in

June4 District Roundtable – 7:30pm, First Baptist Church of Raytown. Youth

Protection – 7pm, Program Fair. Eagle Service Project Review. Merit Badge Counselor Orientation. No District Commissioner Meeting

17-21 Cubs Day Camp “American Treasures”, John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, MO

JulyNO DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

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2002 Thunderbird District CommitteeChairman Bill Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-474-4356Commissioner Roger Mantony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-887-3004Vice-Chairman Myrna Frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-936-5268Activities Barbara Lalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-356-6963Advancement Mark Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-358-0612 Camping Keith Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-942-6285Membership Fred Bixler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-353-6105 Special Needs Barbara Shaffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-763-3226 Training Kelsie Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-430-5654Relationships Mike McCauley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-358-6242Venturing John Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816-779-5389

District Director Bob Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rhamlin@bsamail.org

816-942-9333, ext 121District Executive David Riker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . driker@bsamail.org

816-942-9333, ext 174

District Executive Chad Wyancko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cwyancko@bsamail.org 816-942-9333, ext 162

June/July Salutes GoOut To:THANK YOU TO EVERYLEADER IN THE TRAILHEADDISTRICT

As we spend time at camp thissummer, we can reflect on this pastyear in Scouting and see what influ-ence we had on our children. Wewatched them grow in front of us, andalways found new ways to surpriseand impress us. Together, we are giv-ing back to the community. We areall involved in a positive program. Itis a program that affects more thanjust the youth involved. Thank youfor all you do as a leader to provide apositive influence for our youth. Thetime you give is not always conve-nient, nor is it financially rewarding,but the return on your investmentcan’t be counted in time, or in a dollaramount. Every time a Scout earns hisEagle, every time a life is saved, everytime a good turn is done, every daythat a Scout isn’t involved in gangs orother negative influences, every time aScout discovers a new interest, everytime he conquers the climbing toweror some other fear makes it all worth-while. We are building strong indi-viduals – physically, morally, andmentally. These traits carry on intoadulthood. They may be moreimportant now than ever. Thank you.

THE 2002 FOS CAMPAIGNSALUTES THE UNITS OF THETRAILHEAD DISTRICT

A special thank you goes out to allof the family campaign presenters fortheir outstanding work. Thank you toevery one who gave to this yearFriends of Scouting Campaign to sup-port our Scouting Program.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALLUNITS WHO HAVE MADETHEIR FRIENDS OF SCOUT-ING GOAL. A ROUND OFAPPLAUSE FOR EVERYONE

PACKS: 3010, 3258, 3396, 3449,3472

TROOPS: 37, 92, 256, 396, 683

2002 Popcorn SaleHighlights

Unit profit of 30%. Units thatattend training get 32% profit.

Sign up to sell beginning at theJune Roundtable.

Summertime ActivitiesPacks – Be aware of these upcom-

ing activities for the summer:May 11th – Scout Night with the

RoyalsJuly 13th – Fishing Derby at Sar-

Ko-Par Trails Park (87th and Lack-man)

July 27th – Fishing Derby at PrairieMeadows Lake (13101 SE Ranson Rd– off 350 Hwy)

For more information on theseevents, contact David Riker at 816-942-9333 x174.

Fall Round-Up TrainingFall Round-up Training and Infor-

mation for this Year’s RecruitmentAt this training you will receive all

the material you need for a successfulrecruitment in 2002. Informationincluded in the packet will be: mem-bership applications, sign-up forms,sample flyers or in-school boy talks,and a guide to the training syllabus foryour round-up committee. Thistraining will be July 30th, 2002. Alocation is soon TBA. For more infor-mation contact our MembershipChair – Barb Spellman at 913-894-9229.

June1 Mic-O-Say Tribal Feast at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation6 District Roundtable “Program Planning Fair” at Galyan’s (117th and Nall) at 7:00

p.m.10 Cub Scout Day Camp Begins at Camp Naish20 Eagle Board of Review at LDS Church (130th and Wornall) at 6:30 p.m.

No District Committee Mtg., No District Commissioner Mtg.

JulyNo Roundtable, No District Committee Mtg., No District Commissioner Mtg., No Eagle

Boards

August1 Roundtable at Village Presbyterian Education Center – 99th and Mission Rd. – 7:00

p.m. (MAKE SURE TO ATTEND SO THAT YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR GARFIELDPLANNING PACKET FOR 2001’S FALL RECRUITMENT.)

15 Eagle Board of Review – LDS Church (130th and Wornall) – 6:30 p.m.21 District Committee Mtg at Rolling Hills Presbyterian – 93rd and Nall – 6:30 p.m.29 District Commissioner Mtg at Rolling Hills Presbyterian – 93rd and Nall – 7:00 p.m.

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KEEP THIS INFO CLOSEIMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONSDistrict Chair Sam Colville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 648-7272District Vice-Chair Gus Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 642-3209District Commissioner Forrest Bolles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 438-3637Program Chairman Marc Elkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 897-2857Activities Co-Chairs Dave Gurwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 381-3928

Rusty Wooldridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 648-6748Membership Chair Barb Spellman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 894-9229Advancement Chair Herb Strain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (816) 941-8614Camping Chair Chuck Even . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 649-3836Training Chair Russ Lindsay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 649-2956Venturing Scott Worsham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 381-4082Boy Scout Roundtable Dean Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 681-2852Cub Scout Roundtable Louis Rinke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 897-4775

Extensions for your District Executives of Trailhead District @ (816) 942-9333Roger Hoyt ext. 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District DirectorRoss Pfannenstiel ext. 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District Executive

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Take The Boys To CampSummer is here and now is the time to

make sure that all your boys have the oppor-tunity to go to summer camp. The Heart ofAmerica Council runs a wide range of sum-mer camp programs for the boys of theTrails West District. The District day campwill be held July 8th – 12th at CampTheodore Naish in Bonner Springs Kansas.Boy Scouts are able to attend camps at TheTheodore Naish Scout Reservation or theH. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Also,make sure all the new youth that joinedyour unit this spring have their applicationin and have the opportunity to attend along-term camp. For more information callAlan J. Sanders at (816) 942-9333.

Day Camp 2002“American Treasures”

Day Camp is now only a month out!!!Now is the time to make sure your pack’spaper work and health forms are up to dateand turned in. The staff of the Trails WestDistrict has been working for months toput together the best program possible. Forany information on Day Camp call any ofthe staff below.

Day Camp Director Dee Creath(913) 764-0395

Program Director Jeanettee Moloy(913) 599-4914

Registrar Terry Bahnmaier(913) 894 6314

June6 Roundtable - 7:00 p.m., Center of Grace, 520 S. Harrison, Olathe, KS

19 District Committee Meeting - 7PM, Center of Grace, 520 S. Harrison, Olathe,KS

20 Eagle Board of Review, (Please arrive 15 min. early), Church of Jesus Christ LDS, 7845 Allman, Lenexa, 6:30PM

25 District Commissioner Meeting – 7:00 p.m., Center of Grace, 520 S Harrison Olathe, KS

July8-12 Trails West District Day Camp, Nash Scout Reservation

Calendar of EventsDistrict Spring CamporeeOn April 12th, 13th and 14th the Trails

West District held its first district camporeeat the Naish Scout Reservation. Thanks tothe Trails West District staff, and all theleaders and scouts that helped make it agreat day for all that attended. A very spe-cial thank you goes to, Nie Gillespie, eventchairman, who worked so hard to make thiscamporee a success.

DISTRICT LEADERSHIPDistrict Chairman Paul Morrison . . . . . . . 913-438-3637District Vice Chairman Keith Koenigsdorf . . . . 913-894-8948District Finance Chair Pat Smith . . . . . . . . . . . 913-338-3690District Membership Chair Janice DeSalvo . . . . . . . 913-393-0005District Program Chair Ed Hedges . . . . . . . . . . 913-768-1420District Advancement Chair Gene Bellner . . . . . . . . 913-894-2288District Training Chair Joe Ogilivie . . . . . . . . . 913-492-3880District Activities Chair Dave Elsey . . . . . . . . . . 913-829-4594District Camping Chair Shawn Hudson . . . . . . 913-254-9548District Commissioner Doug Strieby . . . . . . . . 913-764-0547District Director Alan Sanders . . . . . . . . 816-942-9333 ext. 158

THE SUN GOES DOWN ON THE FIRST ANNUAL

TRAILS WEST CAMPOREE

District ManpowerDistrict Chairman Tom Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 288-3276District Commissioner Randy Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 758-3382FOS Chairman Bill Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 391-2604Membership Chairman Dan Hammond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 651-4885Activities Chairman Wayne Moody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 788-9755Advancement Chairman Susan Rodgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 772-0333Camping Chairman Robert Zahnter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 484-5131Training Chairman Rhonda Brandon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (913) 722-3269District Director Charles Flowers . . . . . . . . (816) 942-9333 ext. 149District Executive Dusty Boatright . . . . . . . . (816) 942-9333 ext. 164District Executive Marvin Clay . . . . . . . . . . . (816) 942-9333 ext. 165

Thanks Dad For Your HelpOn behalf of the 2,966 youth

enrolled in the Scouting program, I wishto extend a heart-felt thank you to allthe fathers that offer advice and counsel-ing to the young men in our program.Your presence means a lot in the life ofyour child and other children who maysee you as a “Father Figure.” Thanks foryour leadership at Scout meetings andcamping trips, and a special thank youfor those who simply support their chil-dren. Have a Happy Father’s Day.

Don’t ForgetNominate a deserving Scouter for

the Silver Beaver Award. The deadlineis July 1, 2002.

Every unit should have a PopcornChairman identified.

Pinewood DerbyOn Saturday, April 13, 2002, the Kaw

District conducted its 3rd annualPinewood Derby Race at the GeneralMotors Fairfax Plant. This joint ventureallowed Cub Scouts from Wyandotte andLeavenworth Counties to race their grav-ity- propelled pinewood cars that theydesigned and carved with the assistance oftheir parents against one another. AllCub Scouts received a patch, ribbon, abag full of giveaways, and were guaran-teed three races. Pictured below were theowners of the three fastest Cub ScoutCars:

As an added attraction, several compa-nies from the Fairfax Industrial area spon-sored a car in the third annual CorporatePinewood Derby Race. This corporaterace was conducted following the CubScout races, and featured specially craftedpine wood derby cars in which adults ofthe various departments from GeneralMotors, UAW local 31, Clark Enter-prises, Baywest, Central Plain Steel,Commercial Mechanical, Empire Can-

dle, Dupont, Clark Enterprises, MarkElectric, Clear Mountain Springs, and theFairfax Industrial Association just toname a few.

As a result of the corporate sponsor-ships and participation this event raisedover $20,000 to ensure a quality summercamping experience for young men whootherwise could not afford this opportu-nity. A special “Thank you” is extendedto Paul Marr, William Crain, JohnMoreno, Valerie Lussier, Del Gilkerson,VJ Phillips, Bob Burnos, Art Jones, MikeFlores and several other employees ofGeneral Motors who spearheaded theplanning and execution of this fantasticevent, and thanks to all the companieswho sponsored a car and participated inthe Corporate races.

June6 Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable at 7 p.m.

13 Clark Middle School, Bonner Springs, KS13 District Committee Meetin, 7 p.m., BPU13 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7 p.m., BPU24-28 Day Camp is in session. Camp Naish Cub

World

JulyNo District Meetings

August1 Cub/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable at 7:00

p.m., Hollis Renewal Center near CampNaish. Bring a Covered Dish to thisPotluck Event as we gear up for the Fall.

8 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m.15 District Commissioner’s Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Calendar of EventsProgram Planning Fair atRoundtable

At the June Roundtable, we will handout information, which will help yourunit plan out next year’s program calen-dar. Every unit is strongly encouraged tohave representation at this program fairto receive information such as the Coun-cil Calendar for 2003-2004, the fallmembership recruitment incentiveplans, promotional literature for upcom-ing events, insurance updates, and more.

Cub Day CampCub World at Camp Naish is the

place. June 24-28 is the date. Fun andadventure will be the daily norm for allCubs and Webelos that dare to experiencethis year’s Day Camp. Bob Sixta andSharon Thebo have assembled an ener-getic team of volunteers to staff DayCamp. The only missing element is yourpresence. It is still not too late to registeryour pack or den for this year’s camp.

Webelos WoodsA huge thank you to Steve Wychoff

and his staff for their leadership inplanning and coordinating this success-ful event at Camp Naish.

Summertime Pack andDen Awards

A REMINDER: This award can beearned by every pack by simply con-ducting three activities during the sum-mer months. There must be one activ-ity per month with 50% or more ofyour Cub Scouts participating.

Congratulations! Troop 66Rick Lockwood and his troop set the

trend by raising the most FOS dollarswithin the Kaw District. Troop 66 raiseda total of $1,500, which qualified themfor free rank advancements for one year.

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Program Planning FairIt is very important that you or someone

from your unit attend our Annual ProgramPlanning Fair on June 6th. At this meeting,you will receive all the information onupcoming district events, fundraising, goodturns, etc., for the whole Scouting year. Thematerial available at this meeting is funda-mental for planning your program.

2002 Popcorn SalesLast year’s popcorn sale was a tremendous

success! Sales for this year begin in Septem-ber, which will be here before you know it.Everyone is encouraged to begin signing upat the June Planning Fair. Each unit shouldhave a Popcorn Chairman recruited by July.Every unit needs to participate in thisfundraising effort, regardless if you alreadyhave another fundraiser. The profits fromthe popcorn sale not only benefit unit funds,they also make camp scholarships available.

There will be fantastic prizes and fun forall Scouts. Please don’t let your Scouts beleft out of this opportunity.

Summertime Pack AwardIn order to achieve the National Sum-

mertime Pack Award, a pack must hold atleast one activity per month in June, Julyand August. If your pack meets the require-ments, you must fill out a Summertime PackAward application, which can be obtainedthrough the Council Service Center.

American TreasuresTime is running out for all you “jet set-

ters”. This adventure-filled trip will takeplace at Knotts Elementary School on June17-21. If any additional passengers wouldlike to come along, and assist our tourguides, or if additional itinerary informationis needed, contact Veronica Vann at 816-942-2962.

Training at Our FingertipsEvery Scout deserves a trained leader!

Cub Scout and Boy Scout Fast Start train-ings are offered at the Pioneer Trails DistrictRoundtables. This training gives new lead-ers the very basic skills and fundamentalsneed while waiting for the upcoming week-end trainings. If you are a new leader, and inneed of training, please contact NormanKahn, Pioneer Trails Training Chairman at913-341-4792 (H) or 913-906-6000.

Friends of ScoutingCongratulations to all of you who partic-

ipated in the Friends of Scouting campaign.We have reached 100% of our goal!

Add a Tiger Cub GroupTo Your Pack

Prepare new leaders for influential leader-ship positions in your Cub Scout pack byadding a Tiger Cub to your pack this spring.By adding a Tiger Cub den to your pack, youcan add new leaders to your pack’s commit-tee.

Boys who are in kindergarten now, andbegin the first grade in the fall of 2002, canjoin your Cub Scout pack beginning June 1,2002. These fresh Tiger Scouts can attendour “Cub Scout Day Camp” June 17-21,2002. It is not too late to make reservationsfor the young jet setters.

Statistics show that through our TigerCub program, parents are more likely to vol-unteer for leadership roles when their sonmoves up into Cub Scouting. Simply put,the nine-month Tiger Cub program is a non-threatening introduction to Cub Scout lead-ership responsibilities.

So, do your pack a HUGE favor. Orga-nize a Tiger Cub den today. It’s easy to doand will enable you to fill the needed leader-ship positions in the months ahead. Contacta member of the Pioneer Trails team for moreinformation on the Tiger Cub program.

The Key To FutureAccompliments

As we plan and arrange our upcomingScouting year, please remember a vital ele-ment, FALL RECRUITMENT. It is ourduty as Scouting members to make sure thatevery boy, age 7 and above, gets the oppor-tunity to take part in the most successfulyouth program in the world. The PioneerTrails District has the most available youthin the Heart of America Council. However,the district serves the least amount of avail-able youth in its area. From north to south,east to west, there are parents waiting for anopportunity like the Scouting program.

Times have changed, but the kids havenot. They all want to be part of a programthat is fun and adventurous.

The Pioneer Trails District is equippedwith some of the best and most dedicatedvolunteers in the Heart of America Council.They are the backbone that holds Scoutingtogether in the district. We need more lead-ers, commissioners, fund-raising helpers,trainers, etc. SO PLEASE VOLUNTEERTODAY!

American Treasures, Day Camp 2002

The fun and excitement of Cub DayCamp is finally upon us as we get ready tobegin June 24 at Camp Naish (SouthCamp). This year’s staff has been workinghard for numerous months to put on thebest program for the boys. A special thanksto all the folks involved including thisyear’s directors, Jeff Wandtke, Jeff Turner,and Dawn Lamaster. Remember to ensurethe Cubs safety and have fun!

Fall Round-UpInformation detailing Fall recruitment

will be in the Program Packets available6/06/02 at the Planning Fair. Please takefull advantage of the resources availablesuch as flyers, posters, yard signs, and yourdistrict executive who can visit your schoolto talk to potential Cubs. To order sup-plies, schedule a boy talk or for questionsplease contact Jason Ballew 816 942-9333.We all realize the wonderful value Scoutinghas on today’s youth, and we should extendthat opportunity to every boy “out there”.

2002 Friends of ScoutingCampaign

The campaign is finished and we haveachieved our goal of $56,000! A hugethank you to the many volunteers who leadus to our most successful fundraising year.Thank you to chairman Steven Geiger,Keith Sickendick, the family presenters,

June6 Roundtable “Program Planning Fair” at 7:00 P.M MNU Family Life Center, YPT

Training

13 District Commissioners Meeting 7:30 PM at MNU Library

24-28 Cub Scout Day Camp at Camp Naish, South Camp

27 District Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM Stanley Presbyterian Church

July13 Fishing Derby: Pack, Tigers, and Family from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Rose’s

Pond at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

27 Fishing Derby: Pack, Tigers, and Family from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at James A.Reed Conservation, Prairie Meadows Lake

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June6 District Roundtable, 7:30

p.m., District Program Fair, Central United Methodist Church – 5144 Oak

11 District Commissioner’s/District Committee Picnic, Missouri Dept. of Conser-vation on 47th & Troost

17-21 Cub Scout Day Camp

JulyNO SCHEDULED MEETINGS

August1 District Roundtable, 7:30 p.m.

Central United MethodistChurch – 5144 Oak

13 District Commissioner’s Meeting20 District Committee Meeting

VFW National Headquarters

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Boys in Pack 4672work on their physical fitness!

KEEP THIS INFO CLOSE!IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

District Chairman Bill Cheek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 897-0309

District Commissioner Buzz Shepard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 829-1924

District Vice-Chair Mark Towster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 897-3094

District Finance Chairman Steven Geiger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 851-8552

District Program Chairman Jeff Wandtke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 764-8413

District Training Chairman Judith Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 782-9046

District Camping Chairman John Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 897-5567

District Membership Chairman Nancy Chapman . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 829-0366

District Advancement Chairman Hal Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 897-2154

BSA Roundtable Commissioner Dave Weerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 829-1321

Cub Roundtable Commissioner Paula Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . .(913) 764-9482

District Executive Jason Ballew (816) 942-9333 x182

and community workers who unselfishlygave their time to support our district’s pro-gram. Lastly and most importantly, a sin-cere thank you to each and everyone whogave a gift to support the Scouting pro-gram.

Council Good Turn Helpsin Many Ways

On April 20 most of the units in theRed-Tailed Hawk District participated inthe Council wide community service day.Projects ranged from collecting food tocleaning up area parks. A special thank youto Lisa Polson and troop 182 for chairingthis year’s Council Good Turn.

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Fall RecruitmentNOW is the time to start planning

for your Fall Recruitment. Septemberwill be the time for each unit’s recruit-ment night. It is never too early to startplanning. More information regardingFall Round-Up will be forwarded toyou this summer. Any questions pleasecall Membership Chair Brian Blake at816-746-6797.

Merit Badge CollegeSaturday, November 23rd is the date

of this year’s Merit Badge College.William Jewell College in Liberty willbe holding this event from 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m. For more information, pleasecontact Steve Schwegler at 816-781-7200 ext. 5399.

Webelos WoodsA big thank you goes to Steve

Vaughn and his staff for putting on agreat program at this year’s WebelosWoods (May 20-21) at Kelsey ShortYouth Camp in Smithville. We hopeevery Webelos and their leaders had agreat time.

Friends of ScoutingWe are in the final phases of the Fam-

ily Campaign clean up. Family Chair,Jeff Cook and his team of Zone Chairswould like to thank every unit that par-ticipated and helped out. This year’sgoal is $84,000. Be watching for finalcampaign results and a list of those unitsthat achieved their goal and earned freerank advancements for the year. It’snever too early to be thinking aboutnext year’s date for your unit’s presenta-tion – get it done early and out of theway! If you would like to schedule apresentation date, or if you have anyquestions, please call a member of theNorth Star Team at 816-942-9333.

Day CampThe American Treasures, 2002 Cub

Scout Day Camp, is just around the cor-ner – June 10-14 at the Platte CountyFairgrounds. Daryl Lemasters and RayKnappenberger are planning a great weekat camp. Any last minute questions?Give Daryl a call at 816-858-5197 oremail him at copymasters@kcnet.com

Program Planning FairThe June Roundtable is also our

annual Program Fair. All units areencouraged to be in attendance. Eachunit receives a packet that contains acalendar of events for 2002 and 2003and other important program informa-tion.

June4 Jim Chappell – Boy Scout Golf Classic, 12:00 noon, Paradise Point Golf

Course, Smithville Lake6 District Roundtable/Program Planning Fair – 7:30 p.m., Hillside

Christian Church, 900 NE Vivian10-14 Cub Scout Day Camp, Platte County Fairgrounds, Tracy, Missouri11 District Committee – 7:30 p.m., North Cross United Methodist Church,

1321 NE Vivian13 Commissioner Staff Meeting – 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Presbyterian

Church, 4301 NE Vivion

JulyNo District Committee Meeting, No District Roundtable, No Commissioner Staff Meeting

August1 District Roundtable/Program Planning Fair – 7:30 p.m., Happy Rock Park,

Gladstone 6 Fall Roundup Orientation, 7:30 p.m., Location to TBA8 Commissioner Staff Meeting – 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church,

4301 NE Vivion13 District Committee – 7:30 p.m., North Cross United Methodist Church,

1321 NE Vivian13 Fall Roundup Orientation, 7:30 p.m., Location TBA20 Fall Roundup Orientation, 7:30 p.m., Location TBA

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2002 North Star District CommitteeDistrict Chairman Tom Lanio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-454-5009District Commissioner Russ Downing . . . . . . . . . . .816-587-2025Activities Byron Braamse . . . . . . . . . . . .816-891-9269Advancement Craig Liljegren . . . . . . . . . . . .816-453-7689Camping Jeff Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-468-9232FOS Bob DeGeorge . . . . . . . . . . . .816-842-4848FOS Community Brad Yates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-421-8343FOS Family Jeff Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-468-9232Membership Brian Blake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-746-6797NESA Bob Whitaker . . . . . . . . . . . .816-455-0021Relationship Tom Barzee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-734-8386Special Needs Colleen Chapman . . . . . . . . .816-453-0680Training Ron Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-320-2292Youth Protection Joni Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-781-7666District Director Steve Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-942-9333 ext 151

sroberts@bsamail,orgSr. District Executive Jason Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .816-942-9333 ext 169

jscott@bsamail.org

Program Planning FairAll leaders are encouraged to attend

the Program Planning Fair on June4th at the Clinton Scout Center. TheFair is designed to give detailed infor-mation to leaders on how to plan afun and challenging program for theyouth of your unit. The fair will havethe new calendar for the year to comeand ideas for events and unit meet-ings.

Scout CampsThe summer is fast approaching

and now is the time to make sure thatall the youth in your unit have achance to attend summer camp. TheHeart of America Council offers thetop level camping program to allyouth in Scouting. We will be hold-ing a Cub Scout Day Camp July 8ththrough the 12th in Clinton, Mis-souri. The Council will be offering aWebelos Camp during July andAugust at Camp Naish. Boy Scoutsummer Camp will be all summer atthe H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservationand in June at Camp Naish. For morecamping information call NickGeinosky at 1-800 776-1110 ext. 184.

Pinewood DerbyCongratulations to all the boys who

participated in the Lone Bear DistrictPinewood Derby on May 4h in Clin-ton, MO. The boys all had a greattime and so did the leaders whohelped. The District would like togive a big thank you to all the leadersof Pack 405 and Pack 430 who madethe day possible.

Do You Smell Something?

Popcorn sales are just around thecorner. More information by attend-ing the June Program Planning Fair orby contacting Nick Geinosky or JoyLakey or attending the June ProgramFair. With new flavors like Kettle,Corn the Scouts of the Lone Bear Dis-trict will have a great opportunity toraise money for Scout Camp and alltheir Scouting needs.

Wanna Be A Staffer?There is still time to sign up for

Day Camp Staff. Call John Hart at660-747-3074 to take advantage ofthis wonderful opportunity.

June4 Program Planning Fair

July8–12 Lone Bear Cub Scout Day Camp Clinton

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2002 District CommitteeChairman J.C. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 660-885-2744Commissioner Randy White . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 660-687-5694Executive Nick Geinosky . . . . . . . . . . . . .(W) 800-776-1110

ngeinosk@bsamail.orgMembership Jim Harmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 816-732-4636Training Ray Norris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 660-747-2796Advancement Gary V. Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 660-885-3693BS Roundtable B.J. Straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 660-885-6861CS Roundtable Cheryl Gard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 660-429-4338Co-Advancement Gary Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(W) 660-885-6914Co-Advancement Mark Koehn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 816-850-6935Camping John Gaston . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 816-297-2216Special Needs Bob Straw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 816-885-6336Activities Jerry Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 660-747-0600OA Chapter Advisor Dan Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 660-563-2390Popcorn Joy Lakey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(H) 660-747-3996

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outdoors during summer. If your troophas not signed up yet for summer camp,it may not be too late. Please call theCamping Services at the Council ServiceCenter at 1-800-776-1110 for furtherinformation.

Friends of ScoutingOur campaign this year was very suc-

cessful. We continue to grow for thefuture and look forward to an evengreater campaign next year. We alsowant to congratulate the following unitsfor meeting their free rank advancementgoals: Pack 3105, Troop 100, Troop105, and Troop 106! Congratulationsand look forward to greater things soon!

Program FairComing up in June will be a Program

Fair in place of the June Roundtable.This is meant to be a time when you canpick up planning items for the comingyear and calendars to use to plan yourprogram. Please, do not miss this meet-ing, as it is a great chance to get a jumpon things and find out what is going onover the next year to help improve yourprogram!

American TreasuresCub Scout Day Camp is just around

the corner. Make sure you get every boyto this fun adventure! If you haven’talready signed up, it’s never too late.Don’t forget that we need your help too,so call Rich Trabucco at 913-294-9306 orGlen Sharp at 913-915-4784 to lend ahand. We’re looking forward to seeingyour familiar faces and many new youngCub Scouts. For more information,please contact Cortland Bolles at 1-800-776-1110 x118.

Spring and Fall Recruitment

Begin planning now for your fallrecruiting efforts. The key to buildingyour unit is early planning. If you getgoing now, your recruiting efforts in thefall will be that much better. For addi-tional help with your spring or fallrecruiting, call Cortland Bolles at 1-800-776-1110 x118.

Summer CampOne of the big highlights of Scouting

is the experience young men have in the

June1 Tribal Feast

3-7 Cub Scout Day Camp, North Lake Reservoir, Garnett6 OA Chapter Meeting, First United Methodist, Paola; 7:30 PM6 District Roundtable/Planning Fair, First United Methodist, Paola; 7:30 PM

13 District Committee Meeting, Beethoven’s, Paola, 7:00 PM18 District Commissioner’s Meeting, Paola, 7:00 PM

July23 Fall Round-Up Training, First United Methodist, Paola, 7:00 PM

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District RosterDistrict Chairman: Jerry Wiesner . . . . . . . . 913.294.6642District Commissioner: Randy Moser . . . . . . . . 913.557.4763Activities Chair: Buddy Burris . . . . . . . . 785.867.3005Advancement Chair: Curtis Gibson . . . . . . . . 913.898.4955Camping Chair: Richard Grant . . . . . . . . 913.755.3941Endowment Chair: Ken Weide . . . . . . . . . . 785.448.5560Public Relations Chair: Cleon Rickel . . . . . . . . . 785.242.4700Roundtable Commissioner (Boy Scouts): Lynn Underwood . . . . . 785.242.4787Roundtable Commissioners (Cub Scouts): Kathy Kierl . . . . . . . . . . 913.557.5869

Pam Thompson . . . . . . 913.294.2344Special Needs Coordinator: Pam Thompson . . . . . . 913.294.2344Training Co-Chairs: Lawrence Dickinson . . . 913.256.6809

Pam Thompson . . . . . . 913.294.2344District Executive: Cortland Bolles . . . . . . . 800.776.1110 x118

cbolles@bsamail.org

A Bittersweet GoodbyeKen Newkirk, Senior District Executive,

will be retiring from the Boys Scouts of Amer-ica, effective June 30th. He will be missedgreatly, but his hard work and dedication tothe district will never be forgotten. Kenstarted his service within the organization in1961 as a District Executive in Wichita, KS.He later moved to the St. Louis Area Counciland served as an Assistant District Executiveand District Executive Multi-Person from1965 to 1969. He resigned from the profes-sion in 1969 to run a family business. He wasre-employed in 1984 and served as a DistrictExecutive in the Will Roger Council, PoncaCity, OK until March 1988. Since becominga member of the Heart of America Council in1988, Ken has served in the Lone Bear, Kaw,Big Muddy, and Blue Elk districts.

Ken will be remembered for his willingnessto help in any situation, ability to work withpeople, upbeat and optimistic personality, andtrue commitment to the Scouting programand the youth it serves. Please join us in con-gratulating Ken and wishing him the best ofluck as he enjoys his retirement.

Blue Elk Cub Scout Day Camp

Our country is full of great treasures,which will be recognized and celebratedthroughout the week of “American Trea-sures” Day Camp. Blue Elk Cub Scoutsshould be ready to spend their days partici-pating in the ‘Olympic Village’ obstaclecourse, where they will learn archery skills at‘Little Big Horn’, or walk the ‘PhilmontTrek’ nature hike. At Day Camp, scouts getthe chance to work on Cub Scout belt loopsand Webelos Scout activity badges. Theysing songs, learn about nature, play gamesand more. Day Camp activities also helpunits earn the Quality Unit and Summer-time Pack Awards. You must be registeredwith a pack as an active Cub Scout to attend.

June10-14 Blue Elk Cub Scout Day Camp, George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck

Road, Independence, MO

13 Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:30pm, Liberty Street Community of Christ Church, 416 N. Liberty Street Independence, MO

July27 Fishing Clinic - 9am to 1pm, James A. Reed Memorial Conservation (13101

SE Ranson Rd. – off 350 Hwy), Prairie Meadows Lake

August1 Cub, Scout, Venturing Leader Roundtable, Order of the Arrow Chapter

Meeting, Eagle Board of Reviews, 7:30 p.m. Bingham 7th Grade Center1716 S. Speck Road, Independence, MO

8 Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Liberty Street Community of Christ Church, 416 N. Liberty Street, Independence, MO

15 Fall Round-up Training, Time TBA, Bingham 7th Grade Center, 1716 S. Speck Rd. Independence, MO

Enjoy Camp and Vacations!

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BLUE ELK 2002 DISTRICT LEADERSHIPDistrict Chair: Dr. David Rock B 816-521-2700District Commissioner: Ron Karst H 816-229-6381Vice Chair of Operations: Ken Zelk B 816-373-4800Vice Chair of Program: Marvin Sands H 816-373-1212Vice Chair of Hum.Res: Aaron Guest B 816-201-1038Growth/ Membership Chair: Margaret Johnson H 816-373-8213District Director: Britt Davis B 816-942-9333x124

jdavis@bsamail.orgSr. District Executive: Ken Newkirk B 816-942-9333x178

knewkirk@bsamail.orgDistrict Executive: Frances Hunley B 816-942-9333x183

fhunley@bsamail.org

Adults can serve as Walking Leaders and jointheir boys in the fun.

Den Home set-up day is Sunday, June 9th.Day Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,June 10-14, with gates opening at 8:00 a.m.daily. On Friday, June 14th at noon, familymembers are invited to participate in thecamp picnic and camp closing ceremony. Allvisitors are required to present a completedand signed health form at the gate, so be pre-pared with the appropriate information.Mark it on your calendars to come out toGeorge Owens Nature Park to experience themany American Treasures that await! Formore information, please contact Allen Fails,Camp Director, at 816-228-7539, ZulaSmith, Program Director, at 816-833-1315,Frances Hunley, Professional Advisor, at 816-942-9333, ext.183, or email your questionsto blueelkdaycamp@hotmail.com

Fall RecruitmentSummer may be in full swing right now,

but before we know it, fall recruitment timewill be here. The district staff is alreadyplanning new and exciting ways to bringmore youth into the Scouting programwithin the Blue Elk District. Get ready tostart planning for your unit’s fall recruitinginvolvement. As school starts back up, pre-sentations and school nights will be takingplace in your communities. Watch for moredetails in future publications for specificdates.

2002 Pinewood DerbyWho: All Blue Elk units

What: Blue Elk District-wide Pinewood Derby

Where: SportsCity in Blue Springs,MO

When: September 21, 2002

Contact: Bill Boyce, 816-229-4122Frances Hunley, 816-942-9333 ext. 183, fhunley@bsamail.org

New Plan For EagleBoard of Reviews

New to the district is the addition ofEagle Board of Reviews to be conducted at

monthly Roundtable meetings. Please callLeonard Jones at (B) 816-471-5584 or (H)816-229-4690 at least two weeks beforethe Roundtable that you wish to have theEagle Board of Review.

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