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2012 Year to Date Advancement Summary:
Tiger: ................... 243 Tenderfoot: ..... 3
Bobcat: .................. 60 2nd
Class: ...... 26
Wolf: ................... 254 1st Class: ....... 26
Bear: .................... 231 Star: .............. 25
Webelos: .............. 219 Life: .............. 21
Arrow of Light: ... 120 Eagle:............ 34
THE POLARIS The Internationally Famous North Star District ,
Galactic ly Famous Heart of America Council , BSA.
M A Y , M M X I I
Webelos Woods IT’S HERE!!! A weekend for Webelos Scouts
that is full of fun and action!
The North Star Webelos Woods event will be
held THIS Saturday and Sunday, May 5th &
6th, at Earnest Shepherd Memorial Youth Camp, 610 E Shepherd Rd, Liberty, MO. Check in will
start at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Webelos Woods is a fun competition for all
Webelos Scouts. Basic Scouting skills will be put to the test at each of the
stations, such as knot tying, fire building, and First Aid. There will be a
camp fire with skits. This is a great program that brings the ―outing‖ into
Scouting.
EVERYTHING you need to know about Webelos Woods can be found at
http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Libraries/North_Star_Documents/NS_Web_Woods_Packet_2012.sflb.ashx. If you have any questions, or would like to help out, please contact
Niel Campbell at 816-678-3061, or at [email protected].
Hey, Boy Scout Troops….. This is a great way to help out and get to
know those Webelos Scouts that will be looking at bridging over into your
unit next year. Helping out shows
those Webelos what your unit is all
about.
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North Star District Calendar http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Districts/NorthStar/Calendar.aspx
May, 2012 3 District Roundtable 7:00 p.m., KCMO Police Training
Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Road, Kansas City, MO. Youth Protection Training, Troop Committee Challenge, Merit Badge Counselor Training, Den Chief Training, & OA Chapter Meeting.
4-5 Webelos Leader Outdoor Experience, 6:00 p.m., Earnest Shepherd Memorial Youth Camp, 610 E Shepherd Rd, Liberty, MO
5 Den Chief Training – at Webelos Woods 5 Mini-Camps - Camp Naish 5-6 Webelos Woods Campout – 8:00 a.m., Earnest
Shepherd Memorial Youth Camp, 610 E Shepherd Rd, Liberty, MO
8 District Committee Planning Meeting, 7:30 p.m., North Cross United Methodist, 1321 NE Vivion
10 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:00 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian, 4301 NE Vivion
12 Bartle Work Day 13 MOTHER’S DAY 18-20 OA Induction Weekend #2 – Camp Naish 19 Bartle Program Work Day 19 Bartle Skilled Trades Day 20 Bear Camp Leader’s Orientation 7:00 p.m., Camp
Naish 21 Bear Camp Leader’s Orientation 7:00 p.m., Camp
Naish 26 Cub Day Camp Walking Leader Orientation,
10:00am, Park Hill Christian Church, 6601 NW 72nd Street, KCMO
June, 2012 3-8 National Youth Leadership Training – Camp Naish 7 District Roundtable and ANNUAL PROGRAM FAIR
7:00 p.m., KCMO Police Training Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Road, Kansas City, MO. Youth Protection Training, Merit Badge Counselor Training, & OA Chapter Meeting.
12 District Committee Planning Meeting, 7:30p.m., North Cross United Methodist, 1321 NE Vivion
14 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:00 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian, 4301 NE Vivion
19-23 Venture Camp at Camp Naish
July, 2012 NO DISTRICT EVENTS. Every Unit should be camping and having a great summer program for all of their Scouts!!
August, 2012 1 North Star District School Night Orientation &
Kickoff, 7:30pm, TBD 2 District Ice Cream Social 7:00 p.m., No Training, just
fun and friendship will all of the Scouters. TBD. 7 Popcorn Kickoff / Training, Time & Location TBD
9 School Night for Scouting Kickoff Meeting, 6:30 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian, 4301 NE Vivion
9 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:00 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian, 4301 NE Vivion
14 District Committee Planning Meeting, 7:30p.m., North Cross United Methodist, 1321 NE Vivion
18 Scouts with Disabilities Cub Scout Day Camp, 8:00 a.m., Rotary Youth Camp, 22310 Colbern Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO.
25 Den Chief Training, 9:00 a.m., TBD
September, 2012 6 District Roundtable 7:00 p.m., KCMO Police Training
Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Road, Kansas City, MO. Youth Protection Training, Merit Badge Counselor Training, & OA Chapter Meeting.
7-9 Wood Badge, Camp Naish 11 District Committee Planning Meeting, 7:30p.m.,
North Cross United Methodist, 1321 NE Vivion 13 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:00 p.m., St. Luke
Presbyterian, 4301 NE Vivion 14-16 Powderhorn Training, Camp Naish 18 Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training –
Part 1, 6:00 p.m., TBD 25 Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training –
Part 2, 6:00 p.m., TBD 28-29 Cub Scout Family Campout, 5:00 p.m., Camp Branch
- Loop B, Smithville Lake 28-30 Wood Badge, Camp Naish
October, 2012 2 Cub Leader Training - Specifics, 6:00pm, TBA 4 District Roundtable 7:00 p.m., KCMO Police Training
Academy, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Road, Kansas City, MO. Youth Protection Training, Troop Committee Challenge, Merit Badge Counselor Training, & OA Chapter Meeting.
6 Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training – 8:00am, Full, TBA
9 District Committee Planning Meeting, 7:30p.m., North Cross United Methodist, 1321 NE Vivion
11 Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:00 p.m., St. Luke Presbyterian, 4301 NE Vivion
14 BALOO Training, 9:00am, TBA 16 Cub Leader Training - Specifics, 6:00pm, TBA 19-21 North Star District Fall Camporee, 5:00 p.m., Kelsey
Short Youth Camp, Smithville Lake
12-20 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training, 6:00pm, at Camporee
Congratulations Congratulations to Don Alshouse for
being named Scouter of the Month at
the North Star District April, 2012
Roundtable. Don is a longtime
volunteer to Scouting. Thanks Don
for all you do for Scouting.
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Let’s Get Our
Leaders… There is a new emphasis on some of the training for 2012. One
goal is that all CORs are trained by November 1st. If you are a
new COR, be sure to get trained for your position.
Also added is a new Den Chief Training session for the Spring
2012. This training will be held at Webelos Woods. Any Boy
Scout who is interested in becoming a Den Chief should come out
to this training session.
Shown below is an updated list of training opportunities.
Additional information can be found at the North Star Training
webpage at http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Districts/NorthStar/Training.aspx.
Upcoming Training Opportunities:
May 3, Troop Committee Training, Youth Protection Training, Den Chief Training, & Merit Badge Counselor Training - Roundtable
May 4-5, Webelos Leader Outdoor Experience, 6:00 p.m., Earnest Shepherd Memorial Youth Camp, 610 E Shepherd Rd, Liberty, MO
May 5, Den Chief Training at Webelos Woods.
Jun 3-8, National Youth Leadership Training, Camp Naish
Aug 25, Den Chief Training
Sep 6, Youth Protection Training, and Merit Badge Counselor Training - Roundtable
Sep 7-9, Wood Badge, Camp Naish
Sep 18, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training – Part 1
Sep 25, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training – Part 2
Sep 28-30, Wood Badge, Camp Naish
Oct 2, Cub Leader Training
Oct 4, Troop Committee Training, Youth Protection Training, & Merit Badge Counselor Training – Roundtable
Oct 6, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training
Oct 14, BALOO Training
Oct 16, Cub Leader Training
Oct 19-20, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills,
Camporee, 6:00 p.m., Kelsey Short Youth Camp, Smithville Lake, MO
If you have any questions, please contact Greg Plumb at
[email protected] or at 816-309-2049. Also, be sure
to visit the National training web site and check out the new
training sections. If you have any questions, let Greg know.
On-line training links:
Cub & Scout Youth Protection training
Venturing Youth Protection training
Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader and Venturing
Leader Fast Start training
This is Scouting
Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat
Weather Hazards
Go to: https://scoutnet.scouting.org/elearning
Day Camp - 2012 Tick – Tock!! Time is racing by, and before you know it,
Day Camp will be here.
In 2012, the theme will be Wild West Cubs. Day Camp will
be June 11th
through June 14th
, 2012, and will be held at the
Platte County Fairgrounds in Tracy, MO.
If you are planing on going –
and we are all planning on
going, right?? – there are several
items that you need to have on
your calendar:
The last WALKING
LEADERS meeting is
Saturday, May 26th
. It will
be held at Park Hill Christian Church, 6601 NW 72nd Street, KCMO. If you missed the first Walking Leader meeting,
you MUST be at this one. Lots of information will be
handed out that will help you make sure that this is a fun
event.
Health Forms and the Photo Release form can be turned
in at any Roundtable. Can’t make it to Roundtable?
Then call Angie Conway at 816-584-8664. She will
work with you to get the forms submitted.
They are still looking for staff to help out. This is a great
opportunity to provide a quality and fun program for all
of these Cub Scouts. Want to help out? Send a note to
Melinda McCombs at [email protected].
Wednesday, June 13th, is Family Night. This year, the
entertainment will be provided by Pistol’s and Petticoats.
Look for having a lot of fun!!
Each year, the North Star Day Camp puts out a Scrounge List.
This year, you can help out by donating items that are on this
list:
Quantity Items Needed
2 Dry Erase Boards
750 Egg Cartons (1 dozen size)
24 Foil Pie Tins
5’ x 10’ piece Inflatable pool material or pool liner material
24 Large Plastic Butter Tubs with lids
2 Lawn Rakes
12 Old Blankets
2 Old Shower Curtains
1 Outdoor Thermometer
150 Pringle Cans
750 Small Plastic Butter Tubs or Yogurt Tubs with lids
2 cans Spray Paint (2 different colors)
12 Tent Stakes
10 Wooden Broom Handles
If you have any of these items, please contact Day Camp
Program Director Charlotte Sims at 816-377-4018 or at
[email protected]. Your help is greatly apprciated!!
Units should watch for information in their mail box for
updates each month. If you have any questions about Day
Camp, or would like to help out, drop Melinda a note at
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Order of the Arrow Spring Inductions
The first Spring Induction is over. HOWEVER, there
is one more to go!! NOW is the time to get your unit
registered for the Order of the Arrow Spring Inductions.
There is one remaining induction – May 18-20.
Please make sure your elections are completed in time to
register. There is a strict two-week cut-off for
registrations. No late registrations will be accepted, and no
walk-ins will be accepted either.
For more information, check out http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Camping/HonorCampingPrograms/OrderOfTheArrow/Activities.aspx, or send an e-mail to Dan Buchman,
Inductions Advisor at [email protected].
June Program Planning Fair
DON’T MISS IT!! And, bring
ALL of your friends!
The June Roundtable Program
Planning Fair is THE place to
learn about all of the upcoming
events for the fall and 2013.
All unit leaders are encouraged
to attend. Here, you will receive
calendar information, program
information, and PLANNING information that will help
you plan your Scouting calendar for the next 12-18
months.
Effective planning determines the success – or failure – of
a unit. Cub Packs are encouraged to plan for School Night
for Scouting. They also need to plan those special events –
Pinewood Derby, Space Derby, Blue & Gold Banquets,
etc. All dens need to plan for a whole year of activities to
keep their Scouts engaged and motivated.
Boy Scout Troops are looking forward to planning
camping events, District events such as the District
Camporee and Klondike Derby, service projects, and
advancement.
Venture Crews plan for fun and exciting venues to
challenge the leadership capabilities of the older Scouts.
This includes many types of events that are not available to
the younger scouts.
So, bring all of your adult leaders to the Planning Fair at
the June Roundtable. Remember: ―If you fail to plan, you
plan to fail.‖
Mic-O-Say Workshop – 2012
ONE MONTH!! That is all
that is left before you go back
to your Reservation. Is your
tribal attire ready?
If not, there is a team of
dedicated Tribesmen who
stand ready to extend the hand
of friendship and warmth and
help you with your attire.
Each month, these Tribesmen hold two open workshops
where you can get expert help on how to update your attire
so that you look your best this summer.
May will focus on your headress. This will be especially
helpful to Tribesmen. Also, if you have any areas of your
attire that need special attention, they can help.
These workshops are designed so that you can work at
your own pace. Ask questions – they are there to help.
There is way too much information for the Polaris. So, be
sure to check out www.mic-o-sayworkshop.info. Here you
will find all of the information about upcoming workshops
and ideas. If you have any specific questions, be sure to
contact Robb Gibson at [email protected].
Training for Bear and Webelos Camp
There have been some questions raised
about what training adults must have if
they will be attending Bear Camp or
Webelos Camp. The answer depends
on which camp you attend. Here is the
answer from Cortland Bolles,
Program Director at Camp Naish.
Bear Camp: ―Since it is a parent-
son camp, we do not require ALL
parents and registered BSA leaders to
have Youth Protection Training (YPT). However, at least
one person from the unit should have YPT and any parent
who is also a registered leader must have YPT. If the unit
at camp for a session is only a parent and son, that parent
should have taken YPT, whether they are registered with
the BSA or not.‖
Webelos Camp: ―Any leader attending must be registered
with the BSA and, therefore, must have not only YPT but
all the training appropriate for their registered BSA
position. No parents are allowed to attend Webelos Camp
as parents only unless they choose to register with the BSA
as an adult and complete the required training prior to
attending camp.‖
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Summer Camp 2012
Day Camp. Bear Camp. Webelos
Camp. Bartle. Naish. High
Adventure. EVERY SCOUT HAS
AN OPPORTUNITY TO GO
CAMPING THIS SUMMER!!
The only thing left is to make sure
that all of the last minute planning is
completed.
All Sessions for Boy Scout, Cub Scout,
Bear, and Webelow camps can be found at
http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Libraries/Camping_Documents/Camp_Session_2012.sflb.ashx.
Remember, the HOAC has a summer camp program for
EVERY SCOUT. Our job is to make sure that each family
knows what is available to them, and get their boy there.
If you have any questions, contact North Star Camping
Committee Chairman Jeff Tyler at 816-505-2015, or at
[email protected]. Or, you can call one of our District
professionals at 816-942-9333. Don’t be left out!
Emergency Text Alerts at Bartle
The emergency text alert
messaging system will be
operation again this summer at
the H. Roe Bartle Scout
Reservation. Subscribers of this
free service will be sent severe
weather or camp emergency
updates to their phone.
This is a great service that allows parents
and unit leaders to know what is going on at the
reservation. This cuts way back on phone calls clogging
up the telephone system during an event, making camp
leadership more effective in dealing with situations.
Sign-up is easy. Go to http://mobile-text-alerts.com/BoyScouts and complete the registration
information. Stay informed.
Roundtable Drawing
When you come to a North
Star District Roundtable each
month and sign in at the door,
you pick up a ticket. Did you
know that if you stay all the
way to the end, there is a
drawing at the end for some
neat Scouting prizes? Each
month, many tickets that are drawn go unclaimed.
So, stick around to the end and see if you can take home a
cool Scouting prize. If you don’t need the prize, then give
it away at your next unit meeting.
GOALS
Trained leadership in Scouting is
a goal of everybody. The North
Star District has a goal of getting
12 to 15 of our District adult
volunteers to earn their
Woodbadge training in 2012,
and 6 to 15 of our youth to earn their National Youth
Leadership Training.
If you are interested in taking advantage of the premier
leadership training program – Woodbadge – be sure to sign
up. Spots are going fast, so reserve yours now. If you
have any qustions, contact Jeannie Salmon at 816-222-
4878 or at [email protected].
Scout Night With the Command
On Saturday, May 5th
, all
Scouts and Scouters are
invited to come to the Sprint
Center for a night of high
flying action with the Kansas
City Command – our indoor
football team.
The Command will take on
(and defeat) the San Antonio Talons. You can be there to
cheer them on while showing your Scouting spirit. Tickets
are $10, and there will be a pre-game autograph session.
For more information, call 855-KC-ARENA, ext. 7213 or
send an e-mail to [email protected].
Boy Scout Spring Recruitment 2012
Incentives
In an effort to ensure we
offer the Scouting program
to all youth, the Heart of
America Council is
conducting a Spring
recruitment campaign.
Please use this opportunity to
bring new youth into your Troop, offer a great summer
camp experience, and have a lot of fun.
The Boy Scout Troop open house allows a Troop to open
its doors and roll out the red carpet to welcome guests. It
provides a forum to show off Scouting activities and the
Troop’s accomplishments. It is an effective tool to reach
youth who have never tried Scouting.
Any Boy Scout that recruits a new youth (not Webelos
crossover) into your Troop by the May Roundtable will
receive a Boy Scout pocket knife. No, you won’t get a
pocket knife like in this picture, but it will still be a cool
Scout knife.
For more information, contact your Unit Commissioner, or
District Director Brian Tobler at [email protected].
They will provide you a plan, the postcards, application
forms, and all of the other information.
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Community Service Day Recap
On Saturday, April 21st, John Peter assembled a great staff to
coordinate the North Star District Community Service Day. Mulch was
spread on the walking trail at the Kansas City Police Department
Academy’s Trail of Heroes. A total of 116 Scouts and Scouters and 9
Kansas City Police Department volunteers spread 150 cubic yards of
mulch. A total of 550 hours of community service was performed.
Even Council Scout Executive Kenn Miller showed up and helped!!
Also, North Star District Chairman Jeff Goertz was interviewed on
Channel 41 news.
Thanks to all who participated.
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Greetings North Star!!
HELLO Internationally Famous North Star District!!
I am very excited to start my new role with Heart of America Council as Senior District Executive for the North Star District! I am looking forward to the challenge and opportunity to continue my career in the largest district in the council.
My Scouting involvement started in college as an intern with the Coronado Area Council in Salina, KS. While attending Kansas State University, I interned with the Konza District and my first role as an intern involved Archery Instructor at Cub Scout Day Camp! I was very fortunate to receive a job right out of college with the Boy Scouts of America and have enjoyed working with and learning from the many dedicated volunteers in the Scouting program.
I have served the past 4 years as the District Executive and Senior District Executive in the Trailhead District in eastern Johnson County. I am an Honored Woman in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and an Ordeal Member in the Order of the Arrow.
I grew up on a family farm south of Abilene, in central Kansas. After graduation, I attended Johnson County Community College on a tennis scholarship, and then transferred to Kansas State University. I received a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from KSU…EMAW!
When I’m not Scouting, I enjoy being outdoors, playing tennis, slow pitch softball and running. I just completed my first half marathon last fall and have plans to run another here soon.
I look forward to meeting all of you at upcoming district events. I am here to serve you and to help Scouting grow and thrive in this community. If you ever need anything, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 816-569-4948. Thanks for the many hours you dedicate to Scouting to instill values and character development to numerous youth.
Yours in Scouting,
---Jenna Murphy
Paddle Craft Safety Courses Is your unit planning a float trip? If so,
make sure someone in your unit has
the newly required BSA
Paddle Craft Safety course.
While Safety Afloat training
provides guidelines for safe
float trips, it does not provide
the training mandated by the
new guidelines. BSA Paddle
Craft Safety expands Safety
Afloat training to include the skills and knowledge needed
to supervise canoeing or kayaking excursions on flat water.
Each unit is required to have a minimum of one trained
adult on each on-the-water excursion.
The council will offer BSA Paddle Craft training each
session this summer at the H. Roe Bartle Scout
Reservation. The training is open to any registered adult
leader, Scout, Venturer, or Explorer and takes roughly six
hours of classroom time and six hours of on-the-water
training (plus an exam at the end). The certification is
valid for three years. Courses are open to full and parttime
adults as well as registered visitors who pay the daily
visitor/meal fee.
2012 Summer Schedule:
Session 1 — June 9 and 11
Session 2 — June 22 and 23
Session 3 — June 29 and 30
Session 4 — July 13 and 14
Session 5 — July 20 and 21
Session 6 — August 3 and 4
Contact Reservation Aquatics and Lakefront Director,
Kyle Anderson, with questions at [email protected].
Eagle Scout Board of Review Guest
Chairmen
You are an Advancement
Chairman for a North Star
District Boy Scout Troop. You
have a Life Scout who has
completed ALL of his
requirements for his Eagle
Scout. You need to set up an
Eagle Scout Board of Review.
YOU NEED AN EAGLE
SCOUT BOARD OF REVIEW GUEST CHAIRMAN.
So, who do you go to? In this case, call Bill Moberly at
816-781-4455 or at [email protected], or District
Advancement Chairman John McBurney at 816-781-
6923, or at [email protected]. Bill or John will make
sure that your Eagle Scout Board of Review is a success.
Remember, if you plan on having an Eagle BOR at Camp,
you still need to call and get a Guest Chairman.
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Comments From Our District
Chairman
North Star District is awesome! Once again on our Community Service Day, our Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts came together and did a great Community Service Project. We have always had a tradition of giving back to the community, and this event showed everyone what we can do as a team. John Peter pulled together this project
with the Kansas City Police Department to help them and give back to them for the service they provide all of us every day, not to mention the use of the Training Academy for our Roundtable events. Together we did over 550 hours of community service. Now let’s make sure that all our units input those hours to help us meet our Journey to Excellence!
Last week also was our third report out on our progress toward our Investment in Character Campaign. With John Linder at the helm and John Perkowski , Katie DeHart and others working tirelessly on the phones, they pushed us to meet our Family Campaign goal before the meeting. This is outstanding teamwork! The North Star District has never reached our goal this early, and now we continue to work on our Community Campaign to meet that goal before our June 6th final report out. To all our leaders, THANK YOU for your support and efforts to make a difference for the boys in the program.
Our Journey to Excellence for North Star District is moving along nicely. With a bit more effort, we will become a Gold level District again this year. We need to continue to recruit and retain Scout in our programs. Everyone is responsible for this goal; it will take all of us to succeed, we cannot sit back and let our Membership team and our Commissioners be the only one’s working on this. Together we will be successful. Thanks for all you do in Scouting in North Star District.
Yours in Scouting…
---Jeffrey Goertz
North Star District Chairman
Training at Bartle
For the past several years, basic Boy Scout
leader training classes have been held at
Bartle each session. This is a great way to get
new Boy Scout leaders trained for their position.
One challenge to this effort is making sure that
there are enough commissioners to staff these
training events. If you are interested in helping
out, please submit a staff application and then
contact Karen Zeilinger at 816-516-3934 or at
Tribal Celebration
Time to register for Tribal
Celebration – 2012. This is a
time to connect with old
friends, make new friends,
and get re-energized for the
upcoming camping season.
The Tribal Celebration is Friday
through Sunday, June 1-3. It will start with a
Recommitment Ceremony ―Late Night in Lone Bear‖ on
Friday evening. On Saturday, there will be the Chief’s
Challenge, a Silent Auction, a Rememberance Ceremony
for our departed Tribesmen, a Dog Soldier Ceremony, and
the Chieftain Ceremony. On Sunday, there will be a
church service and breakfast.
The cost to attend is $21 for all youth under the age of 21.
The charge for all adults is $32. All 2011 Braves can
attend for FREE. All registrations after May 6th
will be
assessed a late fee, so register now! Bring all of your
fellow Tribesmen for a weekend of friendship and warmth.
For more information, go to http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Camping/HonorCampingPrograms/TribeOfMicOSay/TribalCelebration.aspx. See you there!!
Spring Recruting
Are you thinking of hosting a
Spring Recruiting drive for
your Cub Scout Pack? If so,
GREAT!!
However, you need to be
aware of several items that
will help you run a successful
recruiting drive AND retain all
of your new Cubs. The worst
thing you can do is recruit new Cubs and then have a
program that is not fun and engaging. That said, if you are
planning to host a Spring Recruiting drive, please contact
Brian Tobler at [email protected]. Brian will work
with you to make sure that you to conduct a successful
recruiting drive.
Woodbadge Reunion
If you have earned your
Woodbadge, there will be a
reunion on Saturday, May 5th
at
Camp Naish. The festivities will
start with a fun time hosted by
Chris Cakes (come hungry).
Festivities will be at the Cub
Pavilion and will start at 8:30am.
If you have earned your Woodbadge beads, come on out
and have some fun.
Remember, Woodbadge is the premier training program
for the Boy Scouts of America. Earning your beads is a
badge of honor.
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IT’S COMING
Fall 2014
Are You Ready?
Going International!!
Want to experience high-
adventure in the Swiss Alps?
The Heart of America
Council’s International
Scouting Committee and
Venturing Officers’
Association are making this
dream a reality.
A contingent is now forming
to go to the Kandersteg
International Scout Center in Switzerland, the only
international Scout camp in the world. From June 28–July
7, 2013, participants will get a taste of world-class outdoor
adventure.
Participants must be at least 14 years of age at the time of
the trip and a registered Scout or Venturer. Contingent
spots are limited and filling up fast so act quickly. The
deadline to register is June 1, 2012.
The estimated cost of the trip is $2,000, which includes
airfare, other transportation, Kandersteg fees, food and
lodging. For more information contact Tim Bodendistel at
913-707-5489.
Announcements
If you have anything that you
would like to be announced at
the Roundtable opening
ceremony, please forward that
information to North Star District
Commissioner Mike Cash at
[email protected]. Mike asks
that you send him your information by the
Sunday before Roundtable. Thank you.
Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?
The creators of
Deadliest Catch and
Ice Road Truckers
are unveiling a new
show that asks the
question, Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? Slated to air
this fall, the show will pit teams of adults against teams of
Scouts in challenges based on the Boy Scout Handbook.
―This is a wonderful, unique opportunity to demonstrate
the value, fun, and challenge of Scouting to audiences who
might be wondering what Scouting in 2012 is all about,‖
said BSA Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca.
Production of the six-episode series is set to begin this
spring, with the series premiering later this year on the
National Geographic Channel.
2012 Camp Staff Application
Summer camp is just around the corner.
HOWEVER, the Council is always
looking for help.
If you are interested in being on staff
full time – or volunteering for a few
days or a week as a Commissioner – then
NOW is the time to fill out an application.
The 2012 Camp Staff Application is now available on the
Council website.
This year, the form is very easy. You can fill in the fields
on your computer instead of handwriting out the
application. Then, just print it and send it in. There are no
reference forms this year. All references will be contacted
by phone. The form can be found at http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Libraries/Camping_Documents/CMP_Staff_Application_2012.sflb.ashx
Voice of the Scout
The Voice of the Scout is an
online survey program that
will help guide the future of
the Scouting movement
through feedback from you.
Just a few minutes of your
time will give you the
opportunity to give
constructive feedback to the
Heart of Americal Council that
will improve your family’s Scouting experience.
The results from these surveys will give the Heart of
America Council an idea of what we can do better to
support our members. Your participation is critical, so
please take the time to let your voice be heard.
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Webelos Camp
Did you miss the Webelos
Camp draw?? Or maybe, you
would like to add some
Webelos or adults to your
existing Webelos reservation?
All you have to do is contact
Cheri Williams in the
Council Camping/Program
Department at the Service Center. Cheri’s phone number
is 816-942-9333, or you can e-mail her at
Sessions are filling up quickly and closing. So, act now to
make sure your Webelos have three days and two nights of
fun at the Naish Scout Reservation.
If you need more information, call Cheri, or check out
http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Camping/CubScoutCamping/WebelosCamp.aspx.
There is lots of great information here.
Do You Know Me?
Some of you know this person.
However, many of you don’t.
This Scouter wants to get to
know you!!
Many Scouters have skills that
are useful in their job or a
hobby. It could be carpentry,
electrical work, plumbing,
masonry, or any of a hundred
different trades.
What this person wants is to
match up your unique skill or
ability with a special need at either the Bartle or Naish
Reservation. There is so much work that needs to be done
all year long to help each of these facilities stay in tip-top-
shape so that our young Scouters receive the best camping
experience that we can offer.
If you have a passion for Scouting, and are willing to step
up and help out to make our Reservations a better place for
our youth, then contact Ranger Rick Ledgerwood, our
Property Superintendent, at 913-422-1035, or at
[email protected]. Ranger Rick would
love to meet you.
Bartle & Naish Work Days
Bartle: 5/19/12, 8/7/12, 8/11/12, 9/8/12, 10/6/12
Naish: 5/19/12, 8/4/12, 8/18/12, 8/25/12, 9/22/12, 10/20/12,
11/3/12
For more information, check out http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Camping/MaintenanceTeam.aspx
Bear Resident Camp Calling All BEARS!! Bear Resident Camp is a program for all
new Bear Scouts. It is a program designed especially for boys
going into the 3rd grade (graduating Wolf
Scouts) and their parents. Each Scout
spends 2 full days and 1 night of fun in
the wilderness of Cub World at the Naish
Scout Reservation.
New Bear Scouts will be able to participate
in BB Guns, swimming, rope making, wood
working, theme related crafts and games, and
an exciting campfire. Parents must attend
Bear Camp with their Scout son.
Registration began on-line at 9:00am CST on Monday,
February 13th
, 2012. For more information about Bear Camp,
and how to start the registration process, go to http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Camping/CubScoutCamping/CubScoutBearCamp.aspx.
If you have any questions, call the Council Service Center at
816-942-9333.
New Training Requirements
Did you know that starting in
January, 2012, the Boy
Scouts of America National
Office in Irving, TX, updated
the training requirements for
each registered position?
Well, they did. AND… it
probably affects you.
The overall chart is too big to list here in the Polaris. But,
the one major change is that for most Cub and Troop direct
contact leader positions, ―This Is Scouting‖ is no longer
required. Also, Fast Start for your position is no longer
required.
You can find inforamtion for your registered position by
checking out these two documents:
http://www.bsaroundtable.org/pdfs/BasicTrainingCourseRequirements.pdf
http://www.bsaroundtable.org/pdfs/Basic%20Training%20codes.pdf
If you have specific questions about what training you
need, contact North Star District Training Chairman Greg
Plumb at [email protected].
New Eagle Scout Workbook
The National council has developed a new Eagle
Scout Workbook that all Life Scouts are to use
when planning and implementing their Eagle Scout
Service Project. This workbook replaces the
workbook that the North Star District has been
using for the last several years.
It is very important that your Life Scouts who are
working on their Eagle Scout project get this workbook. All
new projects must follow this workbook.
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Webelos Leader Outdoor Experience
Webelos Leader Outdoor
Experience (WLOE) is
specialized training that teaches
the ―how to‖ in planning and
conducting a successful
Webelos Den overnight event.
It will give you all of the
information you need for planning and carrying out an event
that is fun, safe, and meets all of the national policy guidelines
for taking Webelos on a camping or outdoor experience.
Any Pack leader who is currently in a Webelos den, or will be
moving into a Webelos den in the next 12-15 months, will
benefit from this training.
WLOE will be on Friday and Saturday, May 4th
and 5th
, at
the Earnest Shepherd Memorial Youth Camp, 610 E Shepherd Rd, Liberty, MO. For more information, contact Richard
Parmeter at 816-741-8758 or at [email protected].
Journey to Excellence
At the December Roundtable,
each unit was to have turned
in their 2011 Journey to
Excellence (JTE) form. This
form is an excellent way for
each unit to evaluate how well it delivered the Scouting
program to their youth.
Each unit committee should be using the 2011 JTE results
to plan how it can improve in 2012. Just like an annual
performance review for an employee shows areas of
improvement, the JTE program can show units where they
are doing well and where they can improve.
Each unit has a Unit Commissioner who is ready to assist
your unit in case you need any help. Just contact our
North Star District Commissioner Mike Cash at 816-645-
3237 or [email protected].
Summer Camp – SNEAK PEAK
One Down – One to Go!!
The first Summer Camp Sneak Peak
was a huge hit. Scouts and Scouters
found out more about what they will be
doing this summer at both Bartle and
Naish.
This is only one more Sneak Peak
Camp, and it is Saturday, May 5.
During the weekend, Scouts are able to
work on a merit badge taught by a
qualified counselor. Saturday lunches will be provided.
Merit badge classes are offered in the following program
areas: Archery, Shooting Sports, Woodcarving, and
Climbing & Rappelling.
For more information, check out http://www.hoac-
bsa.org/Programs/Activities/MiniCampWeekends.aspx.
Order of the Arrow
My Fellow Arrowmen:
Congratulations to all new Ordeal and Brotherhood members in our chapter after the induction this past weekend. I hope to see many of you at our upcoming chapter meetings and events. The next induction will be the weekend of May 18-20, I look forward to seeing you all there. Remember to register 2 weeks before this event.
On April 14, we had our annual Chapter Rendezvous at Smithville Lake. Thank you to all those that came to the call out, and we hope to see you again next year. It went very well, and the foam swords were a big hit!
On another note, our past Chief, Chief Jake (as many of you know him), was in a car accident on his way home from Camp Naish this weekend. He is home and is doing well, but I know it would help him and his family if we could keep him in our prayers. Thank you all so much, after all Jake has done for us, this is the least we can do for him.
WWW,
Chapter 7 Chief – Anthony
Venturing Information
Summer is just around the
corner. That means that the
Venturing program in the
Heart of America Council is
swinging into high gear.
Here are some Venturing
events for you to check out:
Venturing Forum will be on
May 12th
at 2:00 p.m. The
meeting will be held at Lifetime Fitness in Lenexa.
Register at http://VenturingForum.kintera.org/.
The HOAC Venturing Camp is June 19-23 at Camp
Naish. The cost is $125 now, but will go up to $140 after
May 23rd
. This 5-day, 4-night overnight camping
experience will include pistol shooting, climbing and
rappelling, cooking contests, nighttime movie parties, and
more!
The 2012 VOA Pool Party will be held on August 11th
.
The VOA will run events and activities that will encourage
current Venturers to invite potential new members to learn
about Venturing and join the Venturing program. Watch
for more information about where this will be held.
For more information, or if you have any questions,
contact Cortland Bolles at [email protected]. Or, come
to Roundtable and check in with the Venturing Roundtable
staff.
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The Council Strategic Plan
On page 4 of the Polaris, you read
about the June Program Planning
Fair. You read about how
important it is to plan for the
upcoming Scouting events within
your unit, and that an effective
plan is a roadmap to success.
This approach also applies to
the Council. The Heart of America Council has realeased
its Strategic Plan for 2012-2016. This is an ambitious plan
that will guide the Council for the next five years.
Included in this plan are seven distinct pillars. They are:
1. Program
2. Membership
3. Talent Management
4. Properties & Administration
5. Governance
6. Marketing
7. Finance
OK. You are sitting there and thinking to yourself, ―So,
how does this affect me? All I do is work with the kids in
my unit.‖
Well, it does affect you. You have to remember that the
mission of Scouting is to… ―Prepare young people to
make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by
instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.‖
To do this, the Heart of America Council has adopted an
ambitious plan to update our program by meeting specific
and measurable goals for the next five years. By doing so,
the way that you deliver the Scouting program to your
youth will be enhanced and expanded.
Spend some time reading http://hoac-bsa.org/Libraries/Resourse_Forms_Documents/Strategic_Plan_Summary_2012.sflb.ashx. Here, you will find the whole
program. You can then figure out how you fit in. And,
better yet, you can also find out how you can step up to
help out.
100th
Anniversary of
Eagle Scouts
2012 will mark the 100th
Anniversary of the first Eagle
Scout in the Boy Scouts of
America. There will be a special
patch that will be available for
those who earn their Eagle Scout
rank in 2012. Here is the new
patch. Pretty cool, huh?
This is a limited edition patch –
good for only this year. So, work hard and earn this piece
of history.
If you have any questions about this, contact John
McBurney at 816-781-6923.
Merit Beyond the Badge
The boys in your unit are
running around like wild
animals. You ask yourself,
―Is the time I am giving to
Scouting worth it?‖
The answer is – YES!!
And, do you know that we
can back up this answer?
Well, we can. The most
important thing to remember
is that you must ―Take the
Long View‖ when working
with your youth.
A study by Baylor University found that Eagle Scouts are
more likely than men who have never been in Scouting to:
Have higher levels of planning and preparation skills,
be goal-oriented, and network with others.
Be in a leadership position at their place of
employment or local community.
Report having closer relationships with family and
friends.
Volunteer for religious and nonreligious
organizations.
Donate money to charitable groups.
Work with others to improve their neighborhoods.
This independent research found that your time mentoring
boys so that they earn their Eable actually pays off in the
long run. For more information, check out
http://www.scouting.org/About/Research/EagleScouts.aspx.
And, remember, when you are at your wits end dealing
with the youth in your unit, the rewards in the long run are
well worth it.
Eagle Scout Projects
Are you your unit’s Life to Eagle
coordinator? And, do you have some
Life Scouts that are struggling to find
a worthy Eagle Scout Service
Project? We have just the answer for
you.
The DeLaSalle Charter High School
has many project ideas for
community service in the urban core.
These projects are looking for Life Scouts. They are also
looking for adults who can help fund these worthy
projects.
Remember, Eagle Service Projects are those that develop
leadership in the Scout while delivering a lasting benefit to
the community.
For more information, contact Anna Crabtree (a science
teacher at DeLaSalle) at 816-561-4445, ext. 231, or at
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2012 Boy Scout Golf Classic
The 2012 Boy Scout Golf
Classic will be held on Tuesday,
August 14th
, at the prestigious
Loch Lloyd Country Club. This
is your opportunity to play on a
private course designed by Tom
Watson. Shotgun start begins at noon and includes a
boxed lunch, awards reception and silent auction.
Team registration and sponsorships range from $2,500 -
$15,000. For more information, contact Bob Hamlin at
816-569-4921.
Woodbadge
So, you are sitting there thinking to yourself
that Woodbadge is something that you
would like to take. But, you haven’t
signed up.
Don’t wait one minute longer. Sign
up NOW!! Sign-ups for Woodbadge
this coming fall are already being taken.
Don’t miss out!!
Woodbadge is an intense training course for Scouters
interested in sharpening their leadership skills. These
skills will help you deliver a world-class Scouting program
to your youth. Also, the skills you learn at Woodbadge
will translate very well to your everyday life. Many
Woodbadge participants have reported using what they
learn in their business to foster better teamwork and
productivity. This is a nationally recognized training
program, one that will help you be your best.
Woodbadge course C5-307-12-1 will take place
September 7-9 and September 28-30, 2012, at the
Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. Space is limited, so
it would be wise to sign up now to reserve your slot. If
you have any questions, contact Jeannie Salmon at
[email protected] or at 816-520-1911.
Space…. The Final Frontier
NASA. JPL. Science. Math.
Physics. Is your boy ready for
what lies beyond?
The Boy Scouts of America
launched the Space Exploration
merit badge in 1965. Since
then, this merit badge has been
earned by more than 420,000
Scouts.
For more information about how SPACE can be worked
into the Scouting program within your unit, check out
http://www.scouting.org/About/FactSheets/scouting_space.aspx.
Who knows, your encouragement may lead a young man
to walk on Mars. How cool would that be?
The Kansas City Scout Shop It’s summer time. You have to get all
decked out for your summer
events. And, you don’t know
where to look.
The Kansas City Scout Shop has
all of the items that you may
need to make your summer
events a success. Call them at
816-942-7757. They are there to help you.
Also, check out http://www.hoac-bsa.org/AboutUs/ScoutShop.aspx. No question is too hard
for them.
Camping Resources
You have looked and looked,
and you STILL cannot find
what you are looking for.
Where do you go to find the
latest information about the
summer camp your unit will be attending?
Well, here is the answer. The Heart of America Council
has a great repository of information about all of their
camping resources. It can be found at http://www.hoac-bsa.org/AboutUs/Forms/CampingInfo.aspx.
Spend some time browsing around on this page. You will
find all sorts of links to sites that will help you with your
summer activities.
If you have any questions, call 816-942-9333 and ask for
the Camping Department. They are there to help you.
Contacts and Information Brian Tobler, District Director
816-569-4985 [email protected]
Jenna Murphy, Senior District Executive
816-569-4948 - [email protected]
Katie DeHardt, District Executive
816-569-4949 [email protected]
Heart of America Council Website
http://www.hoac-bsa.org
North Star District Website
http://www.hoac-bsa.org/Districts/NorthStar.aspx
North Star Roundtable
http://bsaroundtable.org
Polaris Editor – Brian Blake 816-746-6797
Scout Stuff On-Line Catalog
https://scoutnet.scouting.org/BSASupply/
Heart of America Council Internet Advancement
http://hoac-bsa.org/Internet_Advancement
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The 2013 National Jamboree will be held at the new Summit Bechtel Reserve.
The event is July 15th
thru July 24th
, 2013. Applications for both participants
and staff are being taken NOW. This will be the first Jamboree at the new
facility. Be a part of history as Scouts and Scouters from all over the country
christen this new facility.
ROCK CLIMBING!!! The Summit is right on the rim of the New River Gorge, an Area that is known
around the world for its more than 1,600 climbing routes. If there were an
ideal place for Scouts to learn and practice the art of rock climbing, bouldering,
and rappelling, The
Summit is it.
Plenty of man-made
climbing will be
available, too, and
Scouts can expect a
mix of both.
And, new sports
and courses are still
being added.
At the Jamboree, Scouting Rules!
If your troop would like a presentation and see a short video about Jamboree
2013 call Randy Meador 816-455-1983 or email at [email protected].
OR See https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/
