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Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America, Akron, Ohio
June/July 2017 Volume 41 Issue 6
Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America, Akron, Ohio
Scouters’ News
Great Trail Scout Executive to retire with 37 years of service with the Boy Scouts of America
Dear Friends,
For the past twenty-two years, I have had the honor of serving as the Scout Executive of the Great Trail Council. Little did I know when I became an Eagle Scout back in 1967 that someday I would end up overseeing one of the best councils in our country.
It has been an honor to serve as a career Scouter for thirty-seven years in the Columbus, Dayton,
Parkersburg, and Akron councils. So, it is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement, effective July 1, 2017.
Most of you know that career Scouting has been more than a job for me. It’s a lifestyle, a calling, a way of life. Therefore, I cannot thank the staff, the thousands of volunteers, and the members of the Executive Board enough for how kind and supportive you have been through our years together.
The majority of my career has been with the Great Trail Council and I am proud of our accomplishments on behalf of our youth. I am proud that I have had the professional opportunity to pass to the next generations the legacy given to me, for I am a “product of the program.” In addition to being an Eagle Scout, I was a summer camp staff member for ten years, Wood Badger, Order of the Arrow, and a Vigil Honor member. I am thankful because the BSA gave me the foundations for my life and the opportunity to fulfill my duty.
I will miss serving you. But I look forward to retirement. My wife, Nancy and I will remain in the area and look forward to leisurely travel, spending time with our family, and especially becoming grandparents this summer.
I wish to thank all of you who helped me through the years to make our youth movement touch so many lives and mold the “leaders of tomorrow.” It has been an honor to serve.
Mike Jones
New Council President elected at the May 8 Annual Meeting
Tim McNutt became our new Council President at the May 8th Annual Meeting of the Great Trail Council. He will lead the Great Trail Council’s service area of 5-1/2 counties with 13,000 youth members and lead our Executive Board for the next two years.
Tim is Director, Design & GIS at Dominion East Ohio here in Northeast
Ohio. He is also an Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver Awardee, and a trustee of the Ohio Oil & Gas Association of Ohio.
New Council Commissioner named
Dave Harman is our new Council Commissioner as of the May 8 Annual Meeting of the Great Trail Council. He will lead the service of our 410 Scouting units within our 5-1/2 county area.
Dave is Director of Sales & Marketing at Ferriot, Inc., an Akron based company. He is also a Silver Beaver Awardee, and has served as District
Commissioner for the Moecomdws District for the past seven years.
Farewell gathering There will be a farewell gathering for Mike on Saturday, June 24, at noon in the Camp Manatoc Dining Hall (light lunch provided).
RSVP to Megan King at [email protected] or call 330-773-0415 ext. 215 for reservations.
Bill Miller being presented his 80 Years of Service Award. Pictured (l to r) are Scout Executive Mike Jones, Bill Miller, and Allen Hoy.
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Council Information
Entertainment at the Council Annual Dinner was provided by “Slushie Pass.”
2017 Silver Beaver Awards
Congratulations to this year’s class of Silver Beaver awardees, a council’s highest award to our great volunteers.
John Barkett
Terry Bingham
David Chauvin
Mike Fasig
Robert Guesman
Kurt Hilderbrand
Jeff Kline, Jr.
Beth Meyer
Ruth Mundy
Joe Testa
Pam Varga
This is not the Retirement Planning Merit Badge
It’s no wonder that Coin Collecting is one of the most popular merit badges. Hundreds of thousands of Scouts have discovered the thrill of learning that the nickel in their pocket is worth more
than five cents. But there are better ways than coin collecting to create extra retirement income, like a gift or annuity or charitable remainder trust. Call 330-773-0415 ext. 215 or email [email protected] to request a copy of “Living and Giving” for more information on how you can enjoy your coin collection, but not have to live on it. Be Prepared. Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Every unit needs Journey to Excellence!
Scouting’s Journey to Excellence is the performance and ecognition program for councils, districts and units to measure their performance against the BSA’s standards of excellence. The goal is to align units, districts, and council performance to maximize results in key performance areas that are directly related to producing a successful, growing and sustainable Scouting program (such as membership retention, financial strength, camping, and advancement.)
What JTE brings to your unit 1. A framework for planning the year
• The Journey to Excellence standards are based on what successful units do to continually improve.
• If your unit plans to achieve gold or silver Journey to Excellence, you’ll have a strong and active program.
2. A method for evaluating your unit • Journey to Excellence provides tangible
measurements based on things you are likely already tracking, such as how many campouts you have, how many youth are advancing, etc., and uses simple ways to calculate your performance.
3. Guidance in areas where you might do better
• As you track your performance against the Journey to Excellence standards, you can easily see where you could improve.
4. Specific guidelines and standards of what is considered good performance
• Journey to Excellence has specific, simple measures to help you. You can easily compare what your are doing against the standards.
5. Early warning of potential problem areas
• You track any areas where your unit is not performing as you might like and have plenty of time to make corrections.
6. Recognition for good Scouting
• You can proudly receive your bronze, silver, or gold recognition for your Scouting unit for the year.
7. Benchmarking to get ideas and tips from other good units
• You can receive help and best practices in areas where other units have met the gold standard.
• In the areas where you are doing well, you can give help and ideas to other units.
www.scouting.org/jte
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Council Information
Webelos-to-Scout Plan begins now
Included in every Cub Scout pack and Boy Scout troop’s May program planning packet was the leader’s guide outlining the council’s Webelos-to-Scout Plan. This small, handy guidebook details the entire Webelos-to-Scout Plan we now use in every district across the council.
Our own council statistics have shown, both during the in-house “pilot test” of the program and in our years since the initial program rollout, that the graduation rate of second year Webelos Scouts to Boy Scouting more than doubles by using the council’s Webelos-to-Scout Plan as outlined in the leader’s guide.
Now’s the time to pull out that little book, Webelos den leaders, Cubmasters, and Scoutmasters, and begin planning to fully-implement the plan in your den and troop, bringing new “Webelos patrols” to your troop beginning this September.
This means packs, Webelos dens and their linked troop need to do some joint calendar planning over this summer to ensure an exciting program for the Scouts in the new “Webelos patrol” this fall and winter and a smooth graduation and transition to Boy Scouting in February. Planning is the real key, though.
Questions? Need help learning about or implementing the plan? Call Webelos-to-Scout Plan Staff Advisor John Schlobohm at 330-773-0415 ext. 213.
Don’t miss this chance to keep kids in Scouting beyond Cub Scouting. Begin planning NOW for the Webelos-to-Scout Plan this fall.
Get in on the fun and get a taste of the 2017 National Jamboree with visitor day passes. Explore all the displays, exhibits, and adventure activities around the Scott Summit Center. Visitor passes are prefect for families and Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers who want to participate in the 2017 National Jamboree but can’t experience the whole event.
Make plans now! Learn more at: www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/overview/2017-day-visitor-pass-information/
2017 National Jamboree Visitor Day Passes
Scout Night 2017
The Great Trail Council has teamed up with the Akron Rubber Ducks, AA farm team for the Cleveland Indians, to offer the annual campout at Canal
Park this summer. The campout will be June 16. For more information contact Mitch Cromes at 330-253-5151 or [email protected]. Registration forms are in your spring planning packets and available at the Scout Shop.
Come to Wood Badge for a leadership training like no other
The Great Trail Council Wood Badge course is filling up, but there is still time to register at: https://scoutingevent.com/433-2017WoodBadge
The course dates are August 25-27 and September 22-24. The cost is $260 and the first 30 folks paid in full get a $30 discount. A deposit of $50 is due when you sign up.
This is the year! Don’t wait any longer.
2018 GTC Philmont Contingent
The Council announces the 2018 high adventure trip to Philmont! The council has secured 3 crews of 12 per crew to travel to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico from June 16-June 29, 2018. The budgeted cost of this trip is $1,900 and includes all airfare, touring, all meals, 2 custom sweat-wicking t-shirts, GTC Philmont hat, all Philmont fees and transportation in New
Mexico! This is a highly popular, once in a lifetime trip, and participants will be assigned, first come (with deposit), first served! Guaranteed participation registration deadline is October 30, 2017.
This trip is open to Scouts, Venturers and registered adults. Youth must be at least 14 by January 1, 2018 or must complete the 8th grade in June, 2018 to be eligible to go. Participants must be physically capable to complete a backpacking trek in the mountainous region of Philmont (6,000-12,441’ elevation.)
$400 deposit is due with the registration form. Forms have been placed in saddlebags and online at
Questions? Contact GTC High Adventure Chair Stephen York at [email protected].
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Council Information
During the summer, most camps don’t allow short term camping, here is your chance.
The Great Trail Council announces that Camp Stambaugh will be available for family and unit campouts during the 2017 summer season. There will not be a formal program. Check-in time will be at 4 p.m. on your arrival day and noon on check-out day.
All Scouts must be registered before unit camping reservations are made. For family camping, at least one person attending must be registered in the Scouting program. Registration may be done online at http://www.manatoc.org/weekends.html
or call Peggy at 330-773-0415 ext. 221.
Webelos Leaders & Parents
Resident Camp Meeting is July 18
A meeting for all Webelos den leaders and parents will take place on July 18, at the Camp Manatoc Dining Hall, at 7 p.m. You will learn how the new check-in system works along with details of your adventure at camp. You will also have the opportunity to meet the camp director and key camp staff members who can answer all of your questions. The Leader’s Guide and Program Guide for Webelos Resident Camp, an extremely helpful tool, can be found online at www.manatoc.org.
Attendance is important and will help make your camp experience more meaningful.
Come join the investigation at “Private Investigators” Webelos Camp
Session 1: July 23-26 Session 2: July 26-29
Webelos Resident Camp is about having fun. Spend 4 days and 3 nights boating, swimming, hiking, climbing, and shooting BB guns and archery while working on requirements for 7 Webelos Adventures. This is an exciting adventure in the great outdoors that every Webelos Scout should experience.
This year’s theme is “Private Investigator.” Scouts will be assigned to patrols to fight evil and win the day.
The cost is $165 per youth and $95 per adult if paid by July 14. After July 14 the cost is $185 per youth and $115 per adult.
Registration is available online at: https://scoutingevent.com/433-gtcwrc Questions? Contact Chris Bergdorf at 330-657-2418. Short-term camping at Camp Stambaugh
being offered this summer!
Cub Adventure Camp at Stambaugh
July 7-8
Cub Adventure camp is for registered Tigers, Cubs and Webelos. Tigers must have at least one parent present. The cost is $40 per person and includes a snack on Friday, two meals on Saturday, and a t-shirt.
Activities include BB’s, archery, crafts, sports, obstacle course, inflatable climbing wall and a bungee run.
You will need a tent, sleeping bag/blanket, toiletries, flashlight, and a change of clothes. Come prepared, camp proceeds rain or shine. Don’t forget, everyone needs a signed medical form parts A & B.
Check in is at the Rotary Cabin between 6 p.m.–7 p.m. on Friday. Check out is on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Questions? Call Chuck Hale at 440-554-1353 or email [email protected].
Please register as a pack online at: https://scoutingevent.com/433-cubadventure
There are two new comfort stations being built at Camp Manatoc. One of them will serve Cherry Cove and Cedar Point campsites and the other one will serve Basswood and Birchbark.
Thanks to fundraisers like Friends of Scouting and the sale of camp cards, Lake Litchfield was stocked with $10,000 worth of fish. By 2018 the spring fishing derbies should be awesome!
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Council Information
2017 Friends of Scouting at 80% of goal!
We want you
to become a Friend of Scouting!
If your unit has not yet conducted a Unit Family FOS Presentation…this date should be set NOW! We suggest best annually attended Scout function so all families can hear our Scouting Story and have a chance to donate…remember it costs the Great Trail Council $150.00 above and beyond all registration fees to “Scout a Boy” for a year!
Individual/Family Gift – You can now give online
If for some reason you are unable to attend your unit’s Family FOS presentation, you can donate online by going to:
https://scoutingevent.com/433-FOS2017
It’s as easy as that!
Family FOS Video
Please check out our Family FOS Video on our website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x4A9-p3E5w&feature=youtu.be
Questions-Development Director Jody Gildersleeve, 330-773-0415 ext. 218 or [email protected].
If your unit is looking for last minute cash for camp…we have a few camp cards you can sell!
You make $5.00 for each card sold! Contact - Brad Miller at 330-773-0415 ext. 240 or [email protected].
Camp cards available until June 15
2017 VIP Popcorn Party & Rubber Ducks Baseball Game
You and your unit leaders are cordially invited to attend this special evening celebrating our
“Friends of Scouting” Victory and:
UPCOMING 2017 GREAT TRAIL COUNCIL-POPCORN CAMPAIGN
Wednesday, June 28, 2017-NEW DATE!
Canal Park Home of the Akron RubberDucks
300 South Main Street-Akron, Ohio
*Special Guest Keith Kennedy-WKDD
*You will receive a free ticket to the baseball game!
5:30 p.m. Registration 6:00-Popcorn Program
7:05-RubberDucks vs. Erie SeaWolves
Fabulous Prize Drawings-Chance to win: *Kindle Fire HDX
*$100 Gift Card to Scout Shop *10-Pack RubberDucks Tickets
RSVP to Megan King by 6/26/17 330-773-0415 ext. 215
2017 important popcorn dates
June 28 VIP Popcorn Party/RubberDucks Game
July 20 District Popcorn Team Meeting #3 27 New Kernel Orientation
August 1-4 District Kick-Off Prep Meetings
Promote popcorn at your August Kick-Off Roundtable
September 5 Show & Deliver orders due 16 Show & Deliver distribution
October 7, 14, 21, 28 District Blitz Days 31 All take orders due
November 3 All prize orders due 11 Take Order distribution day
December 8 All popcorn money due to council office
2017 District Popcorn Kick-Off dates
Lakes Tuesday, August 1
Arrowhead/Whispering Pines Saturday, August 5
Seneca Thursday, August 10
Moe/Tri-Fires/Old Portage Tuesday, August 15
Chippewa Monday, August 28
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Troop Eagle Date
Mitchell Adamczyk 96 04/12/17
Dallin Busch 4086 02/23/17
Jesse Elkins 101 04/05/17
Nathan Fousek 511 04/04/17
Nicholas Gorris 502 03/31/17
James Jacobs 556 04/11/17
Ryan Kovach 273 04/12/17
Nathan Kravitz 327 03/20/17
Jesse McCullough 452 04/13/17
Hunter Montgomery 4122 03/23/17
Alexander Moran 401 03/20/17
Brian Pattison 508 03/22/17
Richard Patton, III 454 04/14/17
Isaac Russell 4262 03/23/17
Joshua Zackery 453 04/04/17
Eagle’s Nest
Council Information
From the Registration Desk...
Chartering Info
We are finally through the charter process. Charter packets will be mailed to your unit leader. If you have not received your charter packet, it should be in the mail to you in the next couple of weeks. Please take the time to look over your roster and notify me as soon as possible if there are any error or questions.
Youth Registration
All youth registration should be turned in as soon as possible. It is especially important at this time of the year as new Boy Scouts must be registered when they go to summer camp. You can check your roster in Internet Advancement or in my.scouting.org to make sure that youth going to summer camp are registered. If they’re not currently registered, please make sure that their application is turned in to the council office before they go to summer camp.
Adult Registration
National policy states that an adult application is needed for every position that you are going to volunteer in. All adult applications and disclosure forms should be turned in asap. If an adult has never been registered before they will have a background check done when they register. Please use the most current application and disclosure form for adult registration. The most current form is always available at www.gtcbsa.org. Select Online Tools, then Forms. It’s the first item in the list under Registration & Advancement Forms. Forms are also available at the council office.
Online Training
The online training module now includes Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training. Intro to Outdoor Leader Training must still be taken at a training session. SM/SA Specific and Intro to Outdoor Leader Training will be offered at Camp Manatoc summer camp. Merit Badge Counselor Training has also been added to the training module at my.scouting.org. To find a list of position training requirements go to: http://www.gtcbsa.org/forms/PositionTrainedRequirements.pdf
It is required that all unit leaders (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor, Post Advisor, and Skipper) be fully trained. All contact leaders should be fully trained.
Also, you can now take Youth Protection Training using your tablet. Info for printing your certificate is on the main page of my.scouting.org.
If you have any questions regarding registration, chartering, training records or internet advancements, or any of the above changes, please contact Council Registrar Pat Gaugler at 330-773-0415 ext. 210 or email [email protected]
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Council Information
Have a special need?
We’re taking a Census. Great Trail Council and its 8(!) districts serve many Scouts and Scouters with challenges. WE WANT TO KNOW the challenges you are dealing with.
The Special Needs Advisory Committee (SNAC) can only offer appropriate programming if we know the extent of the special needs present throughout our council.
Whether it’s autistic spectrum, diabetes, behavioral or mental health issues—TELL US NOW. Also, if you could tell us what support you would find helpful, that would be awesome. You can send your reports to [email protected] or [email protected]. Please label the e-mails SNAC CENSUS. (Have we mentioned how awesome you are? You read through the entire article and are actually contemplating sending the e-mail. Do it now, please. Your awesomeness will increase exponentially.)
SNAC at camp
Need help with special needs in your unit? It’s easy to find us this summer! We will be at the Lewis Conference Center every Monday during camp, right after breakfast.
The Special Needs Advisory Committee holds a short seminar about help available in Great Trail Council, and welcomes ALL leaders who have concerns or interests in special needs to join us—even just to chat.
Need immediate help? Wendy Greathouse (330-256-0996) and Dennis Vargo (330-773-0415 ext. 214) await your call.
Cub Scouts have special needs too!
SNAC (Special Needs Advisory Committee) of Great Trail Council recognizes that every Cub unit is dealing with special needs with minimal assistance. In an attempt to get a better handle on the needs of our units and Scouters, SNAC members will visit EVERY DAY CAMP this summer. We’ll be available to any unit or Scouters with questions, or those with a laundry list of things that would make the job of Scout leader easier when welcoming Scouts with extraordinary needs into each of our units.
As always, if you need immediate help, don’t wait for us to visit you. E-mail Wendy at [email protected] or call Dennis at 330-773-0415 ext. 214.
Enjoy your world—Leave No Trace”
By Andrew and Bena Paisley
The mission of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is “to teach and inspire responsible behavior in the outdoors.” This mission is accomplished through the thousands of volunteers who have received formal leave no trace training.
There are three levels of training. Awareness Training lasts anywhere from a half hour to all day and covers the basics. Trainers training is an extensive 16 hour course usually held over a weekend. Master Educators receive 5 days of training in the backcountry. Master Educators train trainers
and lead awareness classes. Trainers can assist in Trainer courses under a Master Educator’s leadership and they may lead awareness training.
During the last weekend in April, two Scouts and six Scouters were enrolled in a Trainer Course at Camp Butler. During that time they learned in depth about the seven principles and more importantly how to train others. They are all very anxious to “exercise” their LNT muscle. It is hoped that this training will be offered annually.
Awareness classes are offered at summer camp every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. If you are attending this year, please sign up. Once you have been through that training, you are qualified to lead your troop to earn the LNT Outdoor Ethics Award.
Certainly Scouting involves a lot of time in the outdoors so we need to be really good stewards of what we have been given. Teaching and inspiring Scouts to minimize their impact in the outdoors is really important. First, the cumulative impact that Scouts and Scouters have on the environment with all of the camping and outdoor activities we do is massive. But that just means that so is the opportunity to have a positive impact. If just one Scout at every council follows Leave No Trace principles on this weekend’s camp out, it also can have a cumulative positive effect.
If your troop would like to have a trainer come to your troop or pack to do awareness training, please contact Andrew Paisley at [email protected].
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Arrowhead District District Chairman Dr. Ken LaPolla 330-716-3838 [email protected] District Commissioner Jim Dade 330-883-1002 [email protected] District Executive David Michalec 330-883-7096 [email protected]
June 2-3 Wilderness First Aid—Camp Stambaugh & Camp
Butler 3 Cub Shooting Sports Training—Camp Stambaugh 5-9 Day Camp—Packard Park, Warren 6 School Night to Join Scouting “Cookout” - 6:30 p.m.
—Manatoc Dining Hall 15 Advancement Committee—Christ Episcopal Church 17 VIP Popcorn Party—NEOMED 21 District Committee—7 p.m.—Kent State Trumbull,
Classroom Building Room #233 22 Advancement Committee—Christ Episcopal Church 26 Links Classic Golf Tournament—Trumbull Country
Club Registration $14 Boys’ Life $7
July 4 Independence Day—Scout Shop/office closed 7-8 Cub Adventure Camp—Camp Stambaugh Registration $12 Boys’ Life $6
Fall recruiting
Make sure your units are beginning to prepare for fall recruiting! During your unit planning sessions, be sure to set a date for your “School Night To Join Scouting.” This is a great opportunity for your Unit M&M Chair to help! Please remember some of these points about fall recruitment:
• Cub Scout Membership and Marketing Cookout at Camp Manatoc Dining Hall June 6, at 6:30 p.m.
• Make sure your unit has a booth at the school’s open house in August.
• School Night To Join Scouting should not be held on Mondays, Fridays, holidays, or during community events.
• School Night to Join Scouting should be held at the school if possible. If your unit recruits from multiple schools, plan on having a School Night at each location.
• Be sure your unit leadership attends the August Kick-Off to be trained on how to run a School Night To Join Scouting.
• Contact David Michalec at 330-883-7096 or [email protected] with your dates.
Celebration of Scouting Breakfast
The 12th Annual Arrowhead Breakfast was held on May 23, at the Avalon Inn, raising $14,115 for Friends of Scouting. The breakfast featured a Scout speaker from our very own Troop 4054, Jarred Miller, who shared his personal experiences with summer camp and Order of the Arrow through Boy Scout and Venturing programs and what Scouting means to him. Crew 4054 held the flag ceremony and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath, and Scout Law. Arrowhead District extends a very special thank you to the following volunteers that brought the community together: David Kostolansky, Attorney Ned Gold, Dr. Ken LaPolla, Dr. Jim LaPolla, Dr. Tom James, Steve Schubert, Ron Mintus, Lynn Michalec, and Cheryl Miller.
National Summertime Pack Award
Your pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award certificate and ribbon by planning and conducting three pack activities during the summer; one in June, one in July, and one in August. The purpose of this award is to encourage packs to provide a year-round program by continuing to meet during time periods when school is out. The main benefit of participating in this program is to keep the interest of Cub Scouts over the summer and to retain their membership for the following year. Look in the resources and forms section of your Cub Scout Leader Book for the National Summertime Pack Award form and start planning for the summer.
2017 Popcorn Kick-Off
As we head into the fall, we begin our 2017 popcorn campaign with Pecatonica River Popcorn. If you are a unit leader or your unit’s popcorn kernel, please plan on attending the Popcorn Kick-Off on Saturday, August 5, location to be announced. Make sure to come out to win prizes and get information on new items. We also welcome our returning 2017 District Popcorn Kernel, Teresa Prentiss!
Changes to expect in 2017 are that units will receive a higher commission of sales at 34%, additional product with chocolate covered pretzels, and no returns for Show-and-Sell. We will still use Everett Industries in Warren as a distribution center. For more information, unit leaders and popcorn kernels are invited to attend the VIP Popcorn Party at NEOMED on Saturday, June 17, for a soft roll-out of 2017 popcorn products, prizes, and council plans.
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Chippewa District “Scouting, From Tiger Paws to Eagle Claws” Chairman Sherri Buck 330-635-1200 [email protected] Commissioner Ed Martin 330-350-1290 [email protected] Sr. District Executive Steve Jindra 330-773-0415 X 235 [email protected]
Chippewa Website: www.facebook.com/pages/GTC-Chippewa-District
June No District Staff/Roundtable meeting this month 15 VIP Popcorn Meeting 26-28 Session 1—Chippewa Day Camp—Camp Butler 29-July 1 Session 2—Chippewa Day Camp—Camp Butler Registration $20 Boys’ Life $10
July 4 Independence Day—Scout Shop/office closed 27 Popcorn New Kernel Orientation Registration $18 Boys’ Life $9
Annual election results
The following individuals were elected to the highest volunteer leadership positions within the Chippewa District: Ed Martin-District Commissioner, Sherri Buck-District Chairman. Thank you for continuing to lead by example in our community. We’re honored that you dedicate your time and talent to support the Scouting program.
Chippewa Cub Day Camp
Online registration for Cub Scout day camp is now available. Space can be limited depending on sessions offered.
Theme: CSI
Place: Camp Butler, 800 W Streetsboro Rd., Peninsula
Cost: $65.00
Dates: Session One June 26-28, Session Two June 29-July1
Contact: Day Camp Director, Steve Trommer at [email protected]
Register: https://scoutingevent.com/433-chipcsdc
Steve and his staff do a wonderful job and we are looking forward to seeing you out at camp this summer!
Fall membership campaign
As you know, membership is the most important aspect of our Scouting organization. All units should “be prepared” for our upcoming community campaign. Mark your calendars to attend the Membership and Marketing meeting, where we will discuss how to run, plan, and execute a successful joining opportunity program this fall. On Thursday August 10, 7 p.m., at Medina United Methodist Church, the district membership team and volunteer staff members will show how to follow through on the proven process to join the Boy Scouts of America’s Scouting program. Remember timing, communication, and planning are crucial in having successful growth in membership. Distribution of all materials will be provided. Chippewa District Membership Chairman Andy Keller will be available for questions and resources at [email protected] or by phone at 330-220-4290. We are looking forward to seeing you. In the meantime, have a great summer! Get out and explore. Be one with the outdoors!
Outstanding volunteer service
Three cheers to Award of Merit recipients Virginia Foust, Sherri Buck, and Ken Kuczma. These volunteers are an excellent example of: “It is not what you do, its what you get done.” We are proud to have them on our staff and look forward to working with them in the future. When you see them out and about in the community, make sure to congratulate these hard working, deserving individuals. They deserve to get recognized.
Thank you fundraising team!
Our 2017 Friends-of-Scouting Campaign is coming to an end. The Chippewa District continues to strive towards our $82,000 fundraising goal. Thanks to our team we will complete the job. Chippewa thanks the Family FOS Chairman, Glen Murduck and the Community FOS Chairman, Chet Simmons. Their passion for the program has inspired many individuals to give generously to the Scouting program that has made a difference. We also want to thank our family presenters who continue year after year to take time out of their busy schedules to raise funds needed to operate. Ken Kuczma, Wayne Kosman, Ed Martin, Betsy Nicewander, Carl Chudzinski, Terry Dansberg, Andy Keller, Steve Trommer, Gregg Townsend, Ken Mann, Jim Bailey, Glen Murduck, Sherri Buck, Chuck Hale, and John Strock. Thank you unit leaders for helping coordinating and accommodating these area presenters.
Thanks to all the business professionals in Medina County who donated to the Friends-of-Scouting, Community Campaign in 2017. Your generosity is changing lives and preparing younger generations for the future!
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June 3 Lakes District Fishing Derby—9 a.m.—ODNR District
3 Youth Ponds, 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron 6 District Committee Meeting—7 a.m.—Green Market
District, 1700 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Uniontown 17 Lakes District Day Camp Early Bird Deadline 30 Lakes District Day Camp Registration Deadline Registration $18 Boys’ Life $9
July 20-22 Cub Scout Day Camp—Craftsmen Park, 4450 Rex
Lake Rd., Akron 23 Tiger Day at Camp—Craftsmen Park, 4450 Rex Lake
Rd., Akron Registration $16 Boys’ Life $8
August 1 District Committee Meeting—7 a.m.—Green Market
District, 1700 Corporate Woods Pkwy., Uniontown 1 District Membership/Popcorn Kick-Off—6:30 p.m.—
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health & Wellness Center, 1940 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown
3 District Commissioner/Committee Meetings—Manchester Rd. Acme
Registration $14 Boys’ Life $7
Lakes District “Leads the Way” District Chairman Chas Schreckenberger 330-962-7631 [email protected] District Commissioner Joe Testa 330-418-3117 [email protected] District Executive Tom Craig 330-773-0415 X 239 [email protected]
District Website: www.lakesdistrict.org
Lakes District Cub Fishing Day
This years Cub Fishing Day is scheduled for Saturday June 3, from 9 a.m.– noon. It will be held at the Ohio Department of Wildlife District 3 Headquarters in the Portage Lakes. (Watch your saddlebag for detailed fliers.)
This is a great opportunity to introduce your Cubs to the wonderful world of fishing. Bait will be provided and some fishing gear will be available. The facility is operated by ODNR as a youth fishing area, so fishing is limited to youth 15 years of age and younger (sorry Dads).
Popcorn/Membership Kick-Off
This year we will be following the same model as last year. We will be combining our popcorn kickoff and membership kickoff on the same night at the same time! The date is August 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health & Wellness Center, 1940 Town Park Blvd., Uniontown.
There will be food, we aren’t certain what yet, but last year we had a wonderful feast catered by Mission BBQ! This year we hope to have an equally delightful meal for everyone to enjoy.
National Summertime Pack Award
Your pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award certificate and streamer by planning and conducting three pack activities during the summer – one in each June, July and August.
The purpose of this award is to encourage packs to provide a year-round program by continuing to meet during time periods when school is out. The main benefit of participating in this program is to keep the interest of the Scouts over the summer and to retain their membership for the following year.
Look in the resources and forms section of your Cub Scout Leader Book for the National Summertime Pack Award form and start planning for the summer!
Lakes District Day Camp
Join us ay Craftsmen Park 4450 Rex Lake Rd., Akron. Tiger Day at Camp will be Sunday, July 23 from noon – 5 p.m. Cub Day Camp will be Thursday, July 20 through Saturday, July 22.
Early Bird Discount ends June 17. Please be aware that this year there will be a final registration date of June 30. No late registrations will be accepted and there will be no walk-ins allowed at day camp. Please start planning now! (All registrations must be made online.)
If someone from your pack has not contacted us about joining our staff, the leadership of your pack will be hearing from us. We need everyone’s help to make this day camp successful. Most of our activities have been set. We just need adults to help run them.
Please remember that you need one adult for every three Scouts attending from your pack. To ensure that we are in compliance with the two deep leadership rules at all times, we need at least three adults to walk around with each group of 10 or 11 Scouts. Please remember that this year the deadline is June 30. (All registrations must be made online!) Late registrations and walk-ins will not be accepted. For more information please contact Lori Walent at [email protected] or Brian Hill at [email protected].
Lakes District Roundtables
Roundtables will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4700 S. Main St., Akron.
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June 6 SNTJS Training @ Camp Manatoc 10 Fishing Derby 17 VIP Popcorn—NEOMED—Rootstown 18 Father’s Day—Week 1 Summer Camp 19-21 Day Camp—Session 1 22-24 Day Camp—Session 2 24 Tiger Adventure Day Registration $18 Boys’ Life $9
July 4 Independence Day—Scout Shop/office closed 23 Webelos Resident Camp Session 1—Camp Manatoc 26 Webelos Resident Camp Session 2—Camp Manatoc Registration $16 Boys’ Life $8
Moecomdws District “It’s A Matter Of Pride” District Chairman Paul Schumacher 330-650-2122 [email protected] District Commissioner Ruth Mundy 330-962-2353 [email protected] District Executive Wayne Nieman 330-773-0415 X 242 [email protected]
District Website: www.moescouts.org
National Summertime Pack Award
Your pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award certificate and streamer by planning and conducting three pack activities during the summer – one in each June, July and August.
The purpose of this award is to encourage packs to provide a year-round program by continuing to meet during time periods when school is out. The main benefit of participating in this program is to keep the interest of the Scouts over the summer and to retain their membership for the following year.
Look in the resources and forms section of your Cub Scout Leader book for the National Summertime Pack Award form and start planning for the summer!
Journey to Excellence—take a look!
We are about half way through the year, can you believe it? Have you taken a look recently at your unit’s Journey to Excellence? This is a great tool that can help you in your program planning. It can guide you down the planning path reminding you about committee meetings, and outings, and service projects. The Journey to Excellence is not just another piece of paper to fill out at recharter time. It is a useful tool to help plan a great program for the kids in your pack, troop or crew. If you have any questions about the Journey to Excellence for your unit, please contact your unit commissioner.
School Night to Join Scouting Training
Come join us at Camp Manatoc, on June 6, at 6 p.m., for a cook out and School Night to Join Scouting Training. Every unit should have their membership folks and unit leaders at this meeting. It will help you to be prepared for a successful fall round up, and give you all the information you need in regards to membership. Questions? Contact John Schlobohm at 330-773-0415, ext. 213 or [email protected].
“CSI, Honoring Local Heroes” Day Camp It’s time to register!
Day camp is coming up June 19-24, at Camp Butler, and this year’s theme is “CSI, Honoring Local Heroes.” You can register at:
https://scoutingevent.com/433-moecsdc.
You can email [email protected] with any questions.
Fall Cub Scout recruiting
Please be sure to plan your School Night to Join Scouting date by the Roundtable Kick-Off on August 11, so that boy talks can be scheduled, fliers can be printed, and support from the membership team and commissioner staff can be available for your SNTJS. Remember, a School Night to Join Scouting should be a sign up night, at the school, separate from the pack meeting! We want to impress potential parents, and give them plenty of time to ask any questions.
Also, please plan on having a booth and leaders to promote Scouting at your school’s open house. Contact your principal and secure permission for your pack to place a display/activity table at this event.
Cub Scout Fishing Derby
The friendly folks in Tri-Fires District have invited us to come out and join them for their annual fishing derby at ODNR Wildlife District 3 Youth Fishing Area. This is a great event for all Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos and their siblings. If you have your own fishing gear please bring it, there will be limited gear for those that don’t have any. There will be awards and prizes for those that register ahead of time. The event is on June 10, from 9:00 – noon.
“Like” our Facebook page
Have you “liked” the Moecomdws Facebook Page? As a New Year’s resolution, our DE Wayne Nieman has made it a point to focus more on social media and technology. So, we are revamping the District Facebook Page, and working on a District webpage! For updates on all things Scouting in Moe, like us at Moecomdws District, Great Trail Council, B.S.A.
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June 11 NYLT begins 18 Father’s Day 18 Week 1 Summer Camp at Manatoc Registration $20 Boys’ Life $10
July 4 Independence Day—Scout Shop/office closed 10-12 Cub Scout Day Camp 23-26 Webelos Resident Camp Session 1 26-29 Webelos Resident Camp Session 2 Registration $18 Boys’ Life $9
Old Portage District “THE Quality District”
District Chairman Donna Axson 330-573-8766 [email protected] District Commissioner AnbuKuppusamy 330-696-0074 [email protected] District Executive Dennis Vargo 330-773-0415 X 214 [email protected]
Old Portage Website https://oldportage.com/
Congratulations Silver Beaver Awardee
Congratulations to Mike Fasig from the Old Portage District upon being chosen to receive the Silver Beaver Award at the Council Recognition Dinner on May 8. Mike has been very involved with Scouting, his community, church associations, and civic organizations to which he volunteered his time and talents.
National Summertime Pack Award
Your pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award certificate and streamer by planning and conducting three pack activities during the summer – one in each June, July, and August. The purpose of this award is to encourage packs to provide a year-round program by continuing to meet during time periods when school is out. The main benefit of participating in this program is to keep the interest of the Scouts over the summer and to retain their membership for the following year. Look in the resources and forms section of your Cub Scout Leader Book for the National Summertime Pack Award form and start planning for the summer!
Old Portage Friends of Scouting
The Old Portage District has raised 72% of our goal of $65,000! Thank you to everyone who has supported FOS this year. We want to thank you for inviting our presenters to your pack, troop or crew to share the Scouting Story.
“CSI, Honoring Local Heroes” Day Camp
Day camp is coming up July 10-12, at Camp Butler, and this year’s theme is “CSI, Honoring Local Heroes.” Registrations are online, and you can email Stacy Bechtel at [email protected] with any questions.
Goodbyes and new beginnings
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Donna Axson and Anbu Kuppusamy. Donna has provided inspired leadership to the district for the past four years as the district chair. Through her leadership and stability over the past four years, the district achieved Gold status in JTE all four of those years. She will still be serving on the district committee as a consultant and FOS presenter. She is taking her talents to head up the Woman’s Board of Akron Children’s Hospital.
Anbu has served as the district commissioner the past year and has been successful recruiting and leading many new unit commissioners. He is taking time off to spend with his sons at the unit level.
Bart Sauer will be taking over as district chair. Bart has been in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for several years serving in many capacities always doing a remarkable job. Please join me in thanking Donna and Anbu and welcoming Bart.
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June 3 Seneca Fishing Derby—Lake Hodgson 17 VIP Popcorn Meeting 18 Father’s Day Registration $16 Boys’ Life $8
July 4 Independence Day—Scout Shop/office closed 13 Committee Meeting—Camp Butler 13-15 Seneca Cub Day Camp Registration $14 Boys’ Life $7
Seneca District “The Heart of the Great Trail Council” District Chairman Bruce Dockstader 330-678-4376 District Commissioner Keith Pearson 330-931-9544 [email protected] District Executive Nate Watson 330-773-0415 X 227 [email protected]
Seneca Website: www.senecadistrict.org
Cub Scout Fishing Derby
The Seneca District Fishing Derby will be held on June 3, at Lake Hodgson, located at 5331 Lakewood Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266. Stay tuned for more details about this incredible event! Questions? Talk to Chad Roberts, this year’s chairman for the event at 330-221-9944.
Family Friends of Scouting Campaign
This year’s campaign is coming to a close for all Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Venture crews. If we have missed your unit please let us know ASAP! We will also be doing phone-a-thons to help us finish up our campaign!
Our Family Friends of Scouting chairman is Mike Rowe. Mike can be reached [email protected] or 330-351-3283. You may also call Nate Watson, (330) 773-0415, ext. 227 or [email protected] to schedule. Presentations typically take 10 minutes, with a short follow-up at the end of your program.
We need to be able to tell the “Scouting Story” to every family and give them the opportunity to make a financial contribution to help support the great things we do with the youth of our communities.
“CSI-Cub Scout Investigations”
Day Camp
The Seneca District is pleased and proud to be running our own Seneca Day Camp. Mark your calendars for July 13-15, at Camp Butler. This year’s theme will be “CSI- Cub Scout Investigations.” We are currently looking for persons to staff stations at camp. Day camp is the one activity that your boys will talk about all year! Junior staff is also needed from our troops!
For questions or more information contact Cindy Olesh at 330-221-2694 or [email protected] or Stephanie McLean at 234-218-0075 or [email protected]. More information will be put in saddlebags!
Seneca is online!
To improve our communications to the district, please “like” our Facebook page www.facebook.com/SenecaScouts. Check out our webpage for information regarding advancements, trainings, and programs at www.SenecaDistrict.org!
A few more district notes
On August 10, we will have the annual fall kick-off at roundtable. If May’s planning roundtable is an important one, than the August kick-off just might be the most important roundtable of the year! At this roundtable, we will be handing out the School Night to Join Scouting packets and information. Also we will be discussing the upcoming theme for the recruiting season! It is very important to bring your dates for your unit’s school open house as well as the date for your unit’s School Night. Your District Executive Nate Watson, would love everyone’s date that night so he can plan and schedule Boy Talks. BIG CHANGE TO THE LOCATION OF THE AUGUST KICKOFF! WE ARE WORKING ON THE BEST LOCATION TO SUIT OUR NEEDS AND WILL INFORM YOU ASAP!
FYI
There will not be a roundtable in the month of June or July. Commissioners will be visiting units at summer camp, vacationing, and fishing! Maybe some golf too? The district committee will get their month off in July. Please note these changes and mark your calendars accordingly.
Popcorn Kick-Off is August 10
As we head into the fall we begin our popcorn campaign with Pecatonica River. If you are a unit leader or your unit’s popcorn kernel, please plan on attending the Popcorn Kick-Off on Thursday, August 10. Location to be determined! Make sure to come out to win prizes, get information on new items, and of course a free dinner! Contact District Kernels Chuck Calalelsina, [email protected], or Sabrina Finney, [email protected] for more information!
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Tri-Fires District “Fired Up Scouting!” District Chair Dan Cargill 330-631-8810 [email protected] District Commissioner Wes Ramp 330-338-7917 [email protected] District Executive Todd Lennig 330-773-0415 X 232 [email protected]
June 6 M & M Chair/SNTJS Training 10 Deadline for “Early Bird” day camp fees 10 Fishing Derby 16 Scout Day—Canal Park 17 VIP Popcorn—Canal Park 18 Father’s Day 28 FOS Victory Party Registration $16 Boys’ Life $8
July 4 Independence Day—Scout Shop/office closed 20-22 Tri-Fires Day Camp—Camp Butler Registration $14 Boys’ Life $7
Planning for summer!
Don’t forget to include the National Summertime Pack Award in your plans for this summer’s activities. Plan and conduct three pack activities during the summer—one in June, July and August and qualify for a certificate & streamer. The purpose of this award is to encourage packs to provide a year-round program by continuing to meet after school is out.
“CSI, Honoring Local Heroes” Day Camp
Day camp is coming up July 20-22, at Camp Butler, and this year’s theme is “CSI, Honoring Local Heroes.” Don’t forget, you can get free placemats for your blue and gold banquet. They contain games along with day camp information. Let District Executive Todd Lennig at [email protected] , know how many you need. If you would like to have someone talk to your pack about day camp, contact Camp Director Todd Mosko at 330-618-8822 or [email protected].
The fish are biting!
Come out and join us for our annual fishing derby at ODNR Wildlife District 3 Youth Fishing Area. This is a great event for all Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos and their siblings. If you have your own fishing gear please bring it, there will be limited gear for those that don’t have any. There will be awards and prizes for those that register ahead of time. The event is on June 10, from 9 a.m. – noon.
Register & pre-pay before June 10 - $3 per youth, at the door - $5 per youth.
It’s not too early...
To start thinking about POPCORN! Summer has just started, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your units’ annual popcorn sale! This year we will be holding a KICK-OFF in August (more info coming soon) with the best popcorn company in the world, Pecatonica River! Now is a perfect time to start making plans for our biggest sale yet!
The VIP Popcorn Party will be held June 17, 10 a.m. – noon, at Canal Park. All unit leaders, popcorn kernels, committee chairs, and committee members please join us at our grand kick-off and help your units get off to a great sale this year.
Popcorn kick off will be August 15, at 6:30 p.m., location TBD! Questions? Contact District Executive Todd Lennig at 330-773-0415 ext. 232 or [email protected], or Popcorn Kernel Tosha Curren at [email protected].
2017 Fall Kick-Off
Just a friendly reminder as we head off to vacation, summer camp, day camp, the beach…August 10, will be the Tri-Fires 2017 Fall Membership Kick-Off. This is our biggest roundtable of the year as we get set for a new school year and a new year of Scouting! All unit leaders, parents, and committee members please join us for this very special and important meeting! Lots of key information and material will be handed out and discussed as we get ready for another round of recruiting, boy talks, popcorn sales, and much more! The location will be Wedgewood United Methodist Church.
Fall recruiting
Make sure your units are beginning to prepare for fall recruitment. During your unit planning sessions, be sure to set a date for your School Night to Join Scouting. This is a great opportunity for your unit M&M chair to help! Please remember some of these points about fall recruitment
• Give your dates to Todd Lennig at 330-773-0415 x 232 or email [email protected];
• Make sure your unit has a booth at the school’s open house in August;
• School Night to Join Scouting should not be held on Monday or Friday. They should not be held on holidays or during community events;
• Be sure your unit leadership attends the August Kick-Off to be trained how to run a School Night to Join Scouting;
• School Night to Join Scouting should be held at a school, not at a church. If your unit recruits boys from multiple schools, plan on having a School Night at both schools;
• Any additional questions? Contact Wendy Greathouse at 330-630-0455 or [email protected].
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Whispering Pines District District Chairman Terry Daprile 330-502-8133 [email protected] District Commissioner Beth Harnishfeger 330-758-3853 [email protected] District Executive John Brkic [email protected]
Whispering Pines Website https://
June 7 Commissioners Meeting—6:30 p.m.—Boardman
Public Library 7 Advancement Committee Meeting—6:30 p.m.—
Boardman Public Library 7 District Committee Meeting—7 p.m.—Boardman
Public Library 8 Roundtable—7 p.m.—Westminster Presbyterian
Church Registration $14 Boys’ Life $7
July 4 Independence Day—Scout Shop/office closed 7-8 Cub Adventure Camp—Camp Stambaugh 24 Day Camp begins—Camp Stambaugh Registration $12 Boys’ Life $6
Announcing our new district chair
The Whispering Pines District is proud to announce that we have a new district chairperson! Joining us after a hiatus from Scouting is Terry Daprile. Terry is a Mahoning Valley native who was a Scout as a youth, and has previously served on our Whispering Pines District Advancement Committee. Terry joined us as the district chair on May 1, 2017.
“Cub Scout Investigators” Day Camp
Cub Scout Day Camp at Camp Stambaugh is fast approaching! Join us for” Cub Scout Investigators” Day Camp, by signing up online today. As of June 1, we are in the regular fee of $85/Scout or sibling and $10 for each adult.
The day camp will be July 24-28, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Direct all questions to Day Camp Director Samantha Marscio by e-mailing [email protected]. Register online today at http://www.scoutingevent.com/433-wpcsdc
Deadline to register is July 21 – t-shirts, patches, and mugs will NOT be guaranteed after JULY 3.
Fall recruitment plans
⇒ Fall Cub Scout Recruitment All Cub leaders should be preparing for our fall membership campaign. If you have not yet submitted your recruitment information to John Brkic – please do so no later than July 15, by e-mailing date, time, and location information to [email protected].
⇒ Fall Boy Scout Recruitment Boy Scout troops should all be holding fall open houses for prospective new members. Please submit your open house dates, times, and locations to John Brkic so that they may be appropriately advertised no later than July 15, by e-mailing [email protected].
⇒ Fall Venturing First Nighters Venturing crews should all be holding fall first nighters for prospective new members. Please submit your first nighter dates, times, and locations to John Brkic so that they may be appropriately advertised no later than July 15, by e-mailing [email protected].
2017 Pecatonica Popcorn Sale
We are well under way into setting up everything for our 2017 Popcorn Sale! Units must be signed up to sell no later than July 15. If you have not yet signed up for the 2017 Popcorn Sale, please contact Whispering Pines District Popcorn Chair Marion Sweely, via e-mail at [email protected].
Our District Popcorn Kick-Off will be on Saturday, August 5, at 10 a.m. Location TBD.
Roundtable info
Roundtables are held monthly at Westminster Presbyterian Church, in Boardman. Westminster Presbyterian is located at 119 Stadium Dr., Boardman, OH 44512.
All adults are welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly roundtables. These meetings offer important announcements about upcoming events, handouts and informational flyers for district led endeavors, plus information about council-wide programs.
Our June roundtable will be on Thursday, June 8.
Our August roundtable will be held at Camp Stambaugh and will feature a cookout and fellowship. Additionally, all volunteers will receive their fall membership campaign materials. August roundtable will be on Thursday, August 3.
Scout Museum tours and programs
Tours can be arranged for the Camp Stambaugh Scout Museum by calling Bill Moss at 330-755-6795 or by emailing him at [email protected] with a request to tour the museum or request a special program for you unit. Both packs and troops are encouraged to come out to the Museum and have a short meeting there and tour the museum. Boy Scouts can work on building a free Commando Rope, which they get to keep. Cub Scouts can build a free Indian Bone Game, which they get to keep.
We even do history hunts for answers to questions about Scouting which can be run as a competition between dens and or patrols. We can even run a history hunt as a station during district or council activities.
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Venturing Chairman Elizabeth Murphy 330-434-9300 [email protected] Commissioner Anna Lott 330-699-1854 [email protected] Advisor Kimberly Myers 330-801-0111 [email protected] Staff Advisor Dennis Vargo 330-773-0415 ext. 214 [email protected] Council Venturing President Anna Grund [email protected]
June 1 New VOA officer’s term begins 11-16 NYLT—Camp Butler
July 19-28 National Jamboree—Summit Bechtel Reserve
Swimming, games, good food & more!
Join us on August 12, when once again the GTC VOA invites you to get all wet. Registration is open at
http://GTCVenturing.org/events. Check that same website for all the details. The luau is a dinner with a pool party that is open to Venturers from any council. It is the social event of the summer. Plan to spend the end of your summer with us before school starts and life gets serious again. Want to volunteer to help? Send an email to [email protected].
On the same weekend you can come to Camp Manatoc for the shooting weekend or the climbing weekend, both of which will end as the luau begins, but they require a separate registration.
Crew 2001 wins WorldFest costume contest
Nearly 400 persons attended WorldFest in April, including crews from Great Trail. Plan to attend next year on May 4-6, 2018. Congrats to Troop 2001!
Share your crew’s summer fun
Please share your crew’s fun. Post a picture and a paragraph about the fun. The best way is to post in the GTCVenturing Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/GTCVenturing or send to one of our addresses such as [email protected] or [email protected] and we will post it. It will be fun to see what everyone is doing and don't forget to include your meeting place and times in your post. A potential new member might discover a crew doing fun stuff near them.
VenturingFest 2018— details and registration
VenturingFest 2018 will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve from July 1-6, 2018 to celebrate Venturing’s 20th birthday! Join us for quick access to the latest activities at the Summit, social events with Venturers from across the nation, an incredible birthday
celebration, and the opportunity of a lifetime! The pricing is announced well in advance, so you and your crew can fundraise to make this dream a reality. Youth: $500 and adults: $400 (both $100 higher if paid after 04/30/18.) Additional fee for the half-day rafting excursion is optional. Register now at summitbsa.org/venturingfest.
Venturing Training Toolbox
Announced in May, it’s the newly released Venturing Training Toolbox, a collection of training presentations on a variety of topics related to Venturing! Visit the site at: http://venturing.org/training-toolbox.html. Created by Venturers for Venturers, we hope they serve as a helpful starting point for your upcoming events. They are supplementary trainings used to enhance the program, and are not required. They are simply here as a resource for you to build upon as you train your unit, committee, VOA, and more!
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June 2-4 Spring Fellowship/Ordeal #1/Brotherhood Ceremo-
ny—Camp Manatoc 20 Ice Cream Social/Brotherhood Ceremony/LEC—
Camp Manatoc 21-22 Ordeal #2—Camp Manatoc 27 Ice Cream Social/Brotherhood Ceremony—Camp
Manatoc
July 4 Ice Cream Social/Brotherhood Ceremony—Camp
Manatoc 8 Vigil Reunion/Ceremony 11 Ice Cream Social/Brotherhood Ceremony—Camp
Manatoc 12-13 Ordeal #3—Camp Manatoc 25 Ice Cream Social/Brotherhood Ceremony—Camp
Manatoc 28 Ice Cream Social/Brotherhood Ceremony—Camp
Manatoc
Marnoc Lodge #151 Order of the Arrow Lodge Chief Jacob Schul [email protected] Lodge Adviser Allen Hoy 330-864-1720 [email protected] Staff Adviser Shannon Sinex 330-773-0415 ext. 217 [email protected] Marnoc Website: www.marnoc.org
Welcome to our summer program
There is much happening with Marnoc Lodge in the next two months. A brief list… the Ordeal Season begins, Brotherhood Ceremonies and Ice Cream Socials on Tuesdays at Camp Manatoc, Service Corps at Camp Manatoc, Fellowships (Spring and Summer), Lodge Officer Elections, Lodge Officer Inductions, and more.
Troops: If you have not had the opportunity, and elected youth members to the Order of the Arrow there is still time to register your YOUTH members to participate in the Summer Ordeal season please visit https://scoutingevent.com/433-oareport to register and pay for any of the upcoming ordeals. Remember that Ordeals are limited to 55 participants, and the registration is “first come-first served.” (All ordeals in 2017 are $50.00 per-participant.)
Thanks to all Arrowmen who attended the Section C-4A conclave at Camp Manatoc in May. We hosted the largest Conclave in many years, and all had a great time!
Please let me know if the Lodge can assist your unit!
Yours in Service
Allen Hoy Lodge Adviser
Vigil Honor Reunion
All Vigil Honor members are invited to join us on July 8, for our annual Vigil Honor Reunion. Check-in will be at 6 p.m., at the historic Camp Manatoc Dining Hall. The cost for the dinner is $15.00. You may register in advance at: https://scoutingevent.com/433-vigil. The first 100 to register online will receive a Vigil Reunion Patch with their dinner. Our trading post will be available before and after the meal. Also after the meal, the six Vigil-Elect will keep their Vigil. We look forward to seeing you and meeting our new Vigil Honor Members from Arrowhead and Whispering Pines Districts. Keep in mind that your membership with Marnoc Lodge must be current to attend a lodge event. If you have not renewed your membership, you may do so online at https://scoutingevent.com/433-marnocdues, at the Scout Shop or at an OA event.
Vigil Honor nominations
The Vigil Honor committee will begin accepting nominations for the class of 2018 starting June 1 until September 1. All nominations must be submitted in writing by September 1. Requirements and the nomination form can be found at the following link: https://goo.gl/FGfWUK. Please forward all questions and concerns to [email protected].
From the Chief...
First off I would like to thank immensely all those who attended Section C-4A Conclave this year. Thank you for helping us make it the largest conclave in recent years. Also, as we gear up for the summer season there are a few things that the lodge has planned. We look forward to seeing everyone at our ice cream socials this summer as well as our summer fellowship.
I would also like to remind everyone that we host Service Corps every week of summer camp at Buena Vista cabin. We would love to see more troops go for the OA Unit of Excellence Award at summer camp this year, and Service Corps is a great way to knock out one of those requirements. Finally, I would like to urge everyone to renew their membership for the year if you have not done so already. Nobody likes to stand in the line for check-in at ice cream socials, so if you renew your membership before camp you will be able to use the fast check-in line and get to your ice cream before everyone else. I look forward to seeing everyone this summer.
Yours in Service,
Jacob Schul Lodge Chief
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2017 GTC Cub Scout Day Camps CSI, Cub Scout Investigators
All day camp registrations must be completed online at http://bit.ly/433csdc. Please look at online registration site for information regarding any other registration fees (ex: sibling, adult, etc.) All registrants will need to have a completed Annual Health and Medical Record form on file with day camp staff before the start of day camp.
Arrowhead at Packard Park June 5-9 (deadline 5/20/17) Cost: $55 Contact: Kim Danko—[email protected]
Moecomdws at Camp Butler June 19-24 (deadline 6/11/17) Cost: $70 until 6/2/17 $85 after 6/2/17 Contact: Michelle Sheline—[email protected]
Chippewa at Camp Butler June 26-July 1 Cost: $65 until 5/15/17
$85 after 5/15/17 Contact: Steve Trommer—[email protected]
Old Portage at Camp Butler July 10-12 Cost: $60 until 5/31/17 $70 after 5/31/17 Contact: Stacy Bechtel—[email protected]
Seneca at Camp Butler July 13-15 Cost: $70 until 6/15/17 $85 after 6/15/17 Contact: Stephanie McLean—[email protected]
Lakes at Craftsman Park July 20-23 (deadline 7/1/17 Cost: $55 until 6/16/17 $80 after 6/16/17—Deadline 7/1/17 Contact: Lori Walent—[email protected]
Tri-Fires at Camp Butler July 20-22 (deadline 7/9/17) Cost: $65 until 6/19/17 $70 after 6/19/17 Contact: Todd Mosko—[email protected]
Whispering Pines at Camp Stambaugh July 24-28 (deadline 6/30/17) Cost: $65 until 6/1/17 $85 after 6/1/17 Contact: Samantha Marscio—[email protected]
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Venturing District cont’d.
Top seven ideas for a great Venturing summer
1. Plan an adventure or three
If you already have planned adventures revisit your planning and make sure you will have a fun and safe time. Doing three adventures provides continuity for the members of your crew that are not busy all summer on camp staff or working. Do the adventures no matter how few attend.
Plan now to do something each month and perhaps choose something that your crew hasn’t done. (Need ideas? Take a look at Putting the Wow in Your Program on the new Training Toolbox, http://www.venturing.org/assets/putting-the-wow-in-your-program.pptx).
2. Be of service
Perhaps one of your crew’s adventures this summer can give to others. This helps get service hours, but more importantly it is our duty from the Scout Oath to help others at all times. Service projects are a great way to open an event up to everyone’s friends and new as of yet unknown friends.
3. Be inviting to every event
“If your crew isn’t recruiting, your crew is dying.” Some events take a lot of preparation and signup and payment made far in advance, but other events take little more than being inviting, being open, and making sure you reach out to others. Fun attracts, so make them fun.
4. Develop leadership
Some crews have their oldest and strongest leaders busy all summer. You can chose to fold the crew or guide your youngest and experienced members to be that leader. Don’t forget to provide a mentor to them, but you make an investment in the future crew more than the current.
5. Personal Growth
Advisors take time to review each member, are they growing? Is there something you can do to reach out to them and point them in a way that will allow their growth? There are great suggestions in the requirements that will assist them in that.
Venturers take time to make sure that you set some goals and make some plans to achieve the vision you have for yourself.
6. Get trained
Adults and youth can use the summer to grow by taking some additional training. Much can be done from your computer, or phone. For other training, reach out to the Council VOA for advice. Learn more, make your crew stronger, and open more opportunity for your current and future members.
7. Come to the Great Trail Council Luau and Pool Party
August 12 is a great time to get together and to bring friends to have fun and join your crew.
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Council Calendar
July 2 Week 3 Summer Camp
4 Scout Shop/office closed
7-8 Cub Adventure Camp at Stambaugh
9 Week 4 Summer Camp
10 Exploring Committee Meeting
11 Program Committee Meeting
15 Wood Badge Ice Cream Social
16 Week 5 Summer Camp
18 Council Commissioners Meeting
18 National Jambo Contingent leaves
20 Board Steak Fry
20 District Popcorn Team #3
23-26 Webelos Resident Camp Session 1
25 Silver Beaver Dinner
26-29 Webelos Resident Camp Session 2
26 Advancement Committee Meeting
27 New Kernel Orientation
28 National Jambo Contingent returns
30 Summer Camp Staff Closing Dinner
June 2 Wilderness First Aid Training
2 Endowment Committee Meeting
3 Chapel Work Day
3 Kiwanis Work Day
3 Wilderness Engineers Work Day
7 Jamboree Committee Meeting
7 M & M Training & SNTJS Kick-Off
8 Finance Committee Meeting
10 Camp Staff Work Day
10 Summer Camp Swim Test
11-17 NYLT
11 Camp Staff Week
12 Executive Committee Meeting
14 Properties Committee Meeting
15 VIP Popcorn Meeting
16 Scout Day—Canal Park
17 Campmaster Meeting
18 Week 1—Summer Camp
18 Father’s Day
21 Special Needs Committee Meeting
23 Risk Management Committee Meeting
25 Week 2– Summer Camp
27 Council Commissioners Meeting
27 Religious Committee Meeting
29 FOS Victory Party
Great Trail Council Scout Shop
1601 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44301
330-773-4078
Hours
Monday—Friday: 9 A.M.-6 P.M.
Saturday: 9 A.M.-1 P.M.
http://www.gtcbsa.org/scoutshop.html
Fax order form
http://www.gtcbsa.org/forms/fax_order.pdf
Camp Stambaugh Scout Shop
3712 Leffingwell Rd.
Canfield, OH 44406
330-533-4538
Tuesday & Thursday 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
We have your clothing and merit badge pamphlets in stock for summer camp!
