What`s along the trail.
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What`s along the trail.
Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Sioux SIOUX COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF SEPT/OCT 2005 What's along the trail. Cub Scouts Race to Cub Scouting Page 14 Day Camp Page 20 Boy Scouts Jamboree Pages 2-3 Lewis and Clark Pages 4-5 District News Pages 6-13 Down and Derby Page 14 Page 1 Trails AMERICA Welcome New Cub Scout Families! Welcome to Scouting! Now that you have joined, what’s next? Hopefully by now you have met your den leader and have a calendar of activities with your den, your pack and with your district. The district is made up of all the packs, troops and Venture Crews in a geographic area. Each of these districts have a volunteer base which is led by a district chairman, district commissioner and district executive. The volunteers in the district will plan events like a Cub Scout fun day, Polar Days, Scout-o-Rama and Day Camp. Your den leader will be in charge of leading the monthly den meetings and should be trained by the district at his or her earliest possibility. So if you are not a den leader, what should you do? You can assist on the pack committee or assist with your den as an Assistant Den Leader or just a helpful parent. Regardless of your position it is a good idea to go to www.siouxbsa.org and take Fast Start Training along with youth protection training. These trainings will be a good foundation, even if you do not go any further down the training trail with Cub Scout Leader Specifics, BALOO (outdoor leader training), or committee training. Race to Cub Scouting Getting Off to a Fast Start Popcorn Pages 16-18 World Jamboree Page 22 Turtle Talk Pages TT1-4 Over one thousand families will join Scouting this month as part of the Sioux Council’s “Race to Cub Scouting” membership campaign. Cub Scout packs all across the Sioux Council’s sixty-one county, three state area are trained and ready to welcome each new Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scout. Many communities have their date set, so look for a flier at your local elementary school, along with posters, yard signs and advertising on radio, television, billboards and newspapers all across the Sioux Council. Going along with the racing theme, each new Cub Scout will receive a voucher to redeem a “Race to Cub Scouting” lunchbox with a pinewood derby car inside. Cub Scouts and parents will take this voucher to their local GM Chevy dealer and redeem it for their lunchbox car kit. Race—Continued on Page 14 Page 2 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Heat, Wind and Rain—2005 Jamboree a Success! Hand shakes with President Bush are just one of many highlights for the 36 Scouts and 4 leaders from the Sioux Council who attended the National Scout Jamboree. Mike Garcia, Russ Garry and six other Scouts were chosen from subcamp 14 along with 8 Scouts from each of the other 19 subcamps to sit behind President Bush during his address to a crowd of over President Bush shakes hands with Mike Gar75,000 on Suncia and Russ Garry. day July 31st. Photo Courtesy of The Free Lance-Star feel of the Jamboree while the other explorers stayed in motels near the Jamboree. He spent an hour talking with the Sioux Council Troop answering questions about his experiences and challenging the boys to follow their dreams and pursue adventures. He signed autographs for the Scouts and took pictures with the Troop. During the presentation with the explorers, each time his named was mentioned a large cheer rang out from the Scouts of subcamp 14 and Richard’s eyes lit up and smiled. I believe he truly enjoyed his experience at the Jamboree and subcamp 14. The beginning of the address was to extend the Nation’s sympathy to the family and friends of the four Scouters from Alaska who died on the opening day of the Jamboree from an accident while setting up a dining fly. His speech celebrated the values of Scouting and its volunteers, and encouraged youth and adults alike to continue to set an example for the country through their Good Turns for America. The closing arena show continued with a presentation with the 20 explorers whom the subcamps were named after. All of the explorers are members of the Explorer Club of New York City, and many of them have been Scouts. The Sioux Council Troop was in Subcamp 14 named for Richard C Wiese, who is the youngest president of the Explorer’s Club. He is a television journalist and independent documentary film producer. Mr. Wiese stayed in the subcamp for a few nights to get the Richard C Wiese, Emmy-nominated journalist and film producer, speaks with Scouts at the Jamboree. The arena show closed with a laser and fireworks show which left most of the Scouts in awe. The opening show was canceled after the Troop got to the arena (a hike of about 3 ½ miles) in 105 degree heat. The show was canceled after finding out that a major storm front Jamboree—Continued on Page 3 Sioux Trails This newsletter is published by the Sioux Council, six times a year, as a tool for volunteer leaders to assist them in “Delivering the Scouting Promise”. Bonnie Golz, Aberdeen Lt. Col. Reid Christopherson, Garretson Paul Myers, Sioux Falls Rich Stockton, Sioux Falls Nick Sershen, Sioux Falls Council President Council Commissioner Scout Executive Assistant Scout Executive Editor, Sioux Trails Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Page 3 Jamboree—Continued from Page 2 was approaching and the President was not coming. The Troop made it back to the campsite just in time to help hold down the tents and dining flies as the wind front from the storm hit the subcamp. The Troop left Sioux Falls on Friday July 22nd, with a stop at Minneapolis and arrived at Dulles airport (Washington DC) by mid afternoon. The Troop spent the rest of the afternoon at the Udvar-Hazy Center of the Air and Space Museum, a aircraft hanger sized building with hundreds of aircraft, spacecraft and associated artifacts which include a SR-71 Blackbird spy plane, the Space Shuttle Enterprise and many other items. Some of the other items the unit saw during the 3 days of touring were all the major memorials, outside of the White House and Capitol, Holocaust Museum, National Cathedral and the International Spy Museum. On Sunday the group attended a patriotic service at the amphitheatre behind the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery. Before the service the Troop participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the grave site of Joe Foss, former Governor of the State of South Dakota and Medal of Honor recipient for his 26 Japanese Zero kills during the battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. The Sioux Council Contingent lays a wreath at the grave site of Joe Foss. After arriving at the Jamboree on Monday July 25th at about 1 PM, the next three days the Troop was hit with 100 plus degree heat with heat indexes going as high as 115. The boys took the heat well with lots of water and slower than normal pace. The Troop got to set up their 23 tents and 2 dinning flies in an area 100 feet by 70 feet. The Subcamp included about 51 Troops from Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Illinois. Activities the Scouts enjoyed while at the Jamboree included an action alley, air rifle shooting, Bikathlon, Pioneering, Trapshooting, Disabilities Awareness, Aquatics with boating, Fishing, Conservation area, Rappelling Tower, Archery, Buckskin Games, Confidence Course, Scuba and Snorkeling tank, and Motocross. One night the Troop got to be the ground crew for the Army hot air balloon. They helped roll out the balloon and inflate, first with a big fan, then with a heater to lift the balloon. The Scouts did not get to ride in the balloon, but had a great time helping. Exhibits the Scouts saw included an Arts and Science Expo, American Indian village, an Army Adventure Area which included a number of military displays of hardware, merit badge midway with most of the merit badges offered with a chance to earn the badge or learn a little about it and get a partial. There were interactive areas of the first Scout camp in England at Brown Sea Island, and the first American Scout Camp at Silver Bay in New York state in 1910. Another fun activity for most of the Scouts was the trading of the Troop’s Jamboree Shoulder Patch or JSP. Sioux Council’s JSP had a shadow picture of the Lewis & Clark and on the patch had Lewis & Clark, 200th Anniversary. Scout’s would trade the patch for other council’s JSP. Some of the more popular JSP’s were the Hallo patch, Marin California’s Yoda patch among others. The Scouts returned home on August 3rd tired and full of memories of great times with great new friends. One of the best things about this Jamboree experience for me as Scoutmaster was to watch the Scouts grow and mature from young, shy boys at our first Jamboree get together to 4 patrols and one troop who worked hard to meld into a cohesive unit, joking with each other, playing and operating as a troop should, and hopefully making life long friends. by Todd Garry Page 4 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Another Record Year at L&C! Once again, more scouts than ever before had a great summer at the Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation. Over 2000 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Leaders and parents spent all or part of a week enjoying the outstanding program and facilities at L&C. The summer started with a party, specifically an Akela’s Adventure party for the 75th anniversary of Cub Scouting! For most of the summer L&C was packed with troops. 90 troops from across the Sioux Council and the United States brought 1134 Boy Scouts and 327 leaders who took advantage of the wide selection of merit badges and unique activities at L&C. A few of the popular new additions to camp this year included the Buckskin Adventure and an overnight sailing adventure. The Missouri River High Adventure Base again drew scouts from across the nation and twice as many units from the Sioux Council this year. The summer ended with several exciting Webelos Camps and a very well attended NYLT course. Overall camp was a great success and we are looking forward to another record year in 2006! L&C “Forges” Ahead! A great addition to the Lewis and Clark Scout Camp this summer was the “Buckskin Adventure.” Thanks to the tireless efforts of Buckskin staffers Harrison Hoffman and Norm Green, this new area/activity was greatly received by Scouts and Scouters. During the program activity time the Buckskin Adventure gave campers the chance to learn how to forge, throw tomahawks, try their hand at branding and once a week cook an “old-time” meal. Located near the start of the Mountain Bike trail, this program looks to be a promising addition to Lewis and Clark Scout Camp. Look for updates on new Buckskin activities in future Sioux Trails. Why should our troop go to l&C? You know that Lewis and Clark Scout Camp is a great summer camp experience but sometimes the other members in your troop can take some convincing. Here are some answers to common questions they may have about L&C. 1. Our Troop has been to Lewis and Clark for the past few years and we have done everything. Did you know that Lewis and Clark offers over 40 merit badges, including 10 required merit badges. You can do the standards like Swimming, Camping, or Environmental Science or complete something unique like Radio or Communications. Plus L&C adds new programs and activities every year, like last year the Buckskin Adventure was awesome and they are planning to make it even better next summer! 2. As an older boy I don’t have anything to do. L&C offers a great selection of Eagle required merit badges, but if you don’t need any badges you can take part in an outstanding COPE program, learn to sail on one of the large sailboats, take part in the sailing overnight program, participate in the Iron-man, explore the mountain bike trails or work on your BSA Lifeguard. If you want to get out of camp, grab a paddle and head out with the Missouri River High Adventure Base, which provides a great chance to test yourself, learn about the history of the river and try a lot of new activities like tomahawk throwing and horseback riding. You could also spend a few weeks as a Counselor In Training. The camp staffs at the Lewis and Clark Scout Camp and the Missouri River High Adventure are looking forward to seeing you next summer and are more than willing to make a camp promotions visit to your troop or district event. If you are interested in hearing more about your Sioux Council camps give us a call and schedule a visit. You can also check us out at www.siouxbsa.org Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Page 5 THANK YOU LEWIS & CLARK CAMP STAFF It has been said that an organization is only as good as the people in it, and that is especially true about a summer camp. Over the years Lewis and Clark Scout Camp has been a great place for campers to spend a week and have one of the best camping experiences in the Central Region. This has been possible because of the talented and dedicated individuals who know that L&C isn’t just the best place to spend a week during the summer but that it is the best place to spend your summer. Thank you again to the following individuals who working together as team make for a GREAT summer camp! 30th Year of Service! David Jones 10+ years of Service David Broadwell Norm Green Wanda Heisel Barry Schloss Tom Tabor Herb Vinson 5+ Years of Service Mike Doss Nathan White Bill Williams Jake Drotzman Chris Schloss Andy Walz Jeff Hayward Rod Veldhuizen 3rd Year of Service Eric Mullican John Engeldinger Charles Polyak Nate Gates Matt Leyden Paxton Alsgaard John Schloss 4th Year of Service Chris Miller Kennan Koball Commissioners Corps This year thanks to the planning of Tom Tabor and Norm Green, Lewis and Clark benefited from an expanded Commissioner staff. Throughout the summer volunteer commissioners helped camp run more smoothly for both the campers and the staff. The commissioner corps allowed the camp staff to have increased communication with campers, address campers needs and concerns in a more timely manner and offer additional merit badge classes. If you are interested in spending a fun week at camp, consider joining the 2006 commissioner corps. We would like to extend a very hearty THANK YOU to the following volunteer commissioners for 2005: Jacoba Nagel Ray Slectha Tim Yerdon Tom Merril Steve Paulson Kathleen Hawks Kate Mogen-Pierce Forrest “Woody” Ross Shirley Koball Chuck Mackey Ron Erkes Vern Myers George Olson Herb Vinson Be part of the L&C Team! If you want to be part of a rich tradition and a quality program, you should consider being part of the Lewis and Clark Camp Staff. Scouts who are at least 15 years old are eligible to serve as camp counselors, and those scouts who are at least 14 can spend two weeks as a Counselor in Training. Interested Scouts can find application forms online or at the Council Office. Be sure to sign up soon if you are interested. 2nd Year of Service Rory Long Brandon Kirchner Scott Kirchner David Kezar Andrew Polyak Seth Honnerman Kyle Frangenberg John Lillevold Brandon Boswell Cody Burkhardt 1st Year of Service e Diane Polyak John Bain Nathan Bergeson Mac Bain Charlie Moe Ryan Brown Michael Brandt Brad Nelson Cameron Gates Adam Smith Brian Schulte Nick Schaefer Nick Kirchner Blair Anderson Ian McFarland Jeffrey Wilkes Harrison Hoffman Blaine Mullican 2006 SCHEDULE As your Troop/Crew starts planning for the upcoming Scouting year, be sure to plan for an adventure at Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation. Information, schedules and reservation forms are available on the new and improved Sioux Council website. Spaces are filling up fast so be sure to reserve your spot today. Interested Troops and Crews can contact Camp Director Mike Doss ([email protected]) with any questions. Dates June 11-17 June 18-24 June 25-July 1 July 2-8 July 9-15 July 16-22 July 23-29 July 30-Aug 5 Aug 6-12 Aug 5-11 Lewis & Clark MRHAB Boy Scouts #1 Trek 061 Boy Scouts #2 Trek 062 Boy Scouts #3 Trek 063 Boy Scouts #4 Trek 064 Boy Scouts #5 Trek 065 Boy Scouts #6 Trek 066 Boy Scouts #7 Trek 067 Webelos 1/2 Trek 068 Webelos 3/4 Trek 069 National Youth Leadership Training Page 6 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Lewis and Clark Trail District District Chair: Matt Stone (605) 665-3904 District Commissioner: Ken Cotton (605)384-5500 District Executive: Corey Davis (605) 760-3346 or [email protected] eral packs in our district are hosting car building seminars to help our inexperienced scouts learn the art of Pinewood Derby car construction. All you need to set one up in your area is a wood work shop and a nice parent/volunteer/adult to do the cutting. Blank patterns are available form Corey Davis. Scouts can sketch their design on the pattern and have it cut out by an adult. Sanding and painting are up to the boys (that’s the fun part anyway). Suggestions on installing wheels should be given to parents during the seminar as they will have to install them at home after the final paint. This could be a great activity to get the new scouts and parents involved in your program. We will have 4 regional race days in our district. The locations will be in Wagner, Tyndall, Yankton, and Vermillion. Others may be scheduled upon request to Corey Davis. Races will be open to everyone (scouts, moms, dads, siblings, grandparents and your uncle Bob who won the National Grand Championship Pinewood Derby in 1967). The idea is to get together, race cars and have a good time. Look for more detailed information as we get closer to the date. District Calendar September 1 District Meeting 8 Roundtable 23 Fall Camporee—Ponca 27 New Leader Training (East) 29 New Leader Training (West) October 1 Yankton Coat Drive 6 District Meeting 13 Roundtable 22 Tiger Fun Day 22 Open Race at Yankton 29 Scouting for Food November 3 District Meeting 4 Popcorn Pick Up 6 Open Race at Wagner 10 Roundtable 12 Open Race at Tyndall Ready to Race Now that we have our Race to Cub Scouting sign up night out of the way, it is time to focus on the important things…. Building cars and heading for the Races! Sev- Troop and Crew open houses There has been a lot of attention focused on Cub Scout recruiting this year with the Race to Cub Scouting. Don’t worry troops and crews, you will get your turn too. Troops are supposed to hold open houses in October and crews in November. Be thinking of some good ideas to attract the older youth to your program. Tiger Fun Day Our annual Tiger Fun Day will be held on October 22nd at the Yankton Middle School in Yankton. This annual event is designed to get our new Tiger dens off to a good start in Cub Scouting. Scouts will play games, learn stories & skits, make craft projects, and get to know one another better. The event starts at 1:00 PM and lasts until about 3:00 PM. Cubmasters, please RSVP to Sandy Schloss at 6657970 so that she can order the appropriate supplies. William Boyce Knot, Here We Come Julie Hammontree is working on a Crew. Kevin Kuhl is on his way with a Pack and a Troop. Tony Nelson is working on a Crew. Martin Saffel is working on a Troop. See it can be done! Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Prairie coteau District Page 7 Start Poppin!! Many improvements have been made to this years popcorn sale. Be sure to have your popcorn chair attended a training session. We will have two trainings this year, one at the August Roundtable as well as one at the September Roundtable. Extra 5% Commission on Popcorn District Chairman: Vacant District Commissioner: Craig Mittendorf : [email protected] or 361-6117 District Executive: Ryan Sittig: [email protected] or 361-2697 district Calendar September 1 District Committee Meeting 8 Round Table (Dell Rapids Reformed Church) 12 OA Chapter Meeting (7:30 Peace Lutheran Church) 17 Den Leader 101 (Sioux Falls) 20 Popcorn orders due 27 Cub Specific Training (Sioux Falls—Zion Lutheran) 29 Cub Specific Training (Sioux Falls—Zion Lutheran) 30 Camporee Weekend (Newton Hills SCOUT CAMP) 30 Popcorn pre-order pick up October 1-2 Camporee Weekend (Newton Hills SCOUT CAMP) 6 District Meeting 10 OA Chapter Meeting (7:30 Peace Lutheran Church) 13 Roundtable (Dell Rapids Reformed Church) 21 Popcorn Pre-Orders Returns Due 25 Final Popcorn Orders Due 29 Scouting For Food Pick Up November 3 District Committee Meeting 4 Popcorn Pick UP 5 Tri-State University of Scouting (Sioux Falls) 10 Roundtable (Dell Rapids Reformed Church) 14 OA Chapter Meeting (7:30 Peace Lutheran Church) 19 Underwater Pinewood Derby Thank You!! Prairie Coteau had two very well organized and operated Day Camps this past summer. Thank you to all leaders that ran stations, organized the events and those leaders that made sure their Scouts had a great summer experience. If your unit would like to earn an extra 5% commission on popcorn be sure to complete the following: 1. Attended August Kickoff 2. Attended Popcorn Training August Kickoff September Roundtable 3. Show the popcorn training video to your unit Underwater Pinewood Derby Prairie Coteau will host the first annual Underwater Pinewood Derby Race on November 19th 2005. The location will be announced at a later date (check the website). You can use any old or new Pinewood Derby Car. Your car will need to be modified, it will run on an underwater track so the heavier the better. All cars will need to maintain the width and length regulations. Be sure to be at the August Roundtable to preview this race. The event cost will be $5.00 for every car entered. Keep your eyes open for more information on this exciting new race. Is your Troop hosting an Open House? October is a great month for Boy Scout Troops to host open houses. A troop open house is vital to get more youth involved in your program. For information on conducting a troop open house visit: http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/resources/18706/ Duty to God There are many religious emblems available to members of the Boy Scouts of America. Each faith group designs their own criteria for religious emblems. Unit Leaders: please promote this to parents and encourage Scouts to earn their Religious Emblem. Page 8 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Magellan District District Chair: Vacant Service Team Chair: Ken Cunningham 605-351-6115 or [email protected] District Executive: Nick Sershen 605-361-2697 or [email protected] District Executive: Kara Popp 605-361-2697 or [email protected] District Calendar September 1 Service Team Meeting 15 Results Radio FirstNighter 20 Boy Scout Shootout 28 District Meeting October 4 Service Team Meeting 24 Washington Career Night November 1 Service Team Meeting 4-5 Sioux Falls After Dark 30 District Meeting Impact Event a Success! Thanks to the hard work of Mike Hall, Sue Roust, Ken Cunningham, Tim Bjordal, Sheriff Mike Millstead, Deny Oesterling and a host of others the first annual Explorer Impact Event was a smashing success. Mayor Dave Munson was our host for the event and he helped the Magellan District introduce 12 businesses to the Explorer Program. Several of these businesses have expressed an interest in forming an Explorer Post for the upcoming school year. Another special thanks goes out to Jim Clark and Xcel Energy for sponsoring the meal at the Westward Ho. Sioux Falls After Dark That’s right kids, Sioux Falls After Dark is back again this year! We will have all the fun and excitement you can handle starting on Friday, November 4th and finishing up on Saturday, November 5th. What will we be doing you ask? For starters we will be looking at some of the most fascinating career opportunities available to night owls everywhere! The night will begin around 8pm on Friday and will end around 6am on Saturday. All of the caffeine you need will be provided as well as snacks the whole night through. A fantastic bus ride through the city of Sioux Falls and maybe even a little bit of the countryside as we ‘explore’ all of the possibilities Sioux Falls has to offer in the wee hours of the morning.. Registration information will be made available at each Explorer Post FirstNighter. Space is limited to the first 40 people to sign up so don’t delay in getting your spot reserved today! Magellan Website In the coming months the Sioux Council Website will undergo some serious renovations and this includes the Magellan portion. Coming this year, look for opportunities to register for fun events like Red Hot Rocks and Sioux Falls After Dark online. You will even be able to pay with your credit card online, saving you the hassle of sending in a check. If anyone has any suggestions or would like to see something added to the website please contact Nick or Kara at 361-2697. New Explorer Post! The Magellan District of the Sioux Council Boy Scouts of America wishes to thank Results Radio for their commitment to providing the youth of our city the opportunity to learn all about a career in radio. The first meeting for the Post will be held on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00 pm at the Results Radio Office. Anyone interested in joining can contact Nick at [email protected] Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 North Star District District Chair: Roger Hoyme 886-2299 District Commissioner: Rich Kezar 225-0817 District Executive: Eric Kranzler 800 298-1998 or [email protected] District Calendar SEPTEMBER 8 District Committee Meeting 8 Roundtable 8 OA Chapter Meeting 6-17 School Night—Race to Cub Scouting 20 Popcorn Pre-Orders Due 30 Popcorn Sales Begin OCTOBER 7-9 Fall Camporee, West Whitlock Bay 13 Roundtable, Webster, 7:30 pm 15 Popcorn BLITZ DAY 24 Popcorn Sale Ends School Night is VERY Important Every pack in the North Star district will be having a school night before September 17th. It sets the tone for the entire year and builds the enthusiasm that will carry the leaders and families through May. It is also important because new leaders are recruited, new boys join, popcorn sales increase, new ideas are brought in, and lives are influenced to shape our future leaders. All school principals should be contacted and dates reserved for this year’s event. It is also a good idea to have a table or booth at your school’s open house to answer questions and share what your Cub Scouts do. Don’t wait to get started planning. The more planning the better to help ensure a successful School Night and a fantastic Scouting year. Page 9 Fall Camporee at West Whitlock Bay October 7-9 West Whitlock Bay State Recreation Area will be hosting this year’s North Star District Fall Camporee. West Whitlock Bay is located 17 miles west of Gettysburg. Boys will be able to work on their Fishing, Indian Lore and Fish and Wildlife Merit Badges. The cost will be $3 per person to help pay for the patch, insurance and other supplies. Families are welcome to bring their campers and/or boats and are encouraged to spend the weekend at the camp. Normal vehicle fees will still apply and if you bring a camper all camp fees will apply. If you have any qeustiosn please call Eric Kranzler at 216-3077. Popcorn Kickoff Popcorn sales will kickoff this year Septermber 30th. All packs and troops should take advantage of this great money making venture. If emphasis is placed on the popcorn sale and all boys participate, this should be the only fundraiser necessary for your unit. Chevy Dealers to Help with Race to Cub Scouts Several local Chevrolet Dealers have agreed to help with the Race to Cub Scouting. Lust Chevrolet in Aberdeen, trail Chevrolet in Groton, Dave Hahler Automotive in Webster, Brooks Motors in Sisseton, Fritz Chevrolet in Clear Lake, Hansen Motor Company in Redfield, Larry Jensen Motors in Mobridge, Unzen Motors Inc. in Milbank, and Sharp Chevrolet in Watertown are all taking part in this year’s Race to Cub Scouting campaign. The dealers are going to be the pick-up sites for the Pinewood Derby boxes and most will hold a Pinewood Derby trial race in October. Some dealers have also agreed to hold a special sale for families of boys registered in a Scouting program. The sale will run between September 1— December 31, 2005. Any Scouting family that buys a vehicle between these dates is to provide a copy of the sale to Eric Kranzler in order for the dealer to make a donation of $100 to the Boy Scouts of America. Day Camp Through the Ages Three very successful Day Camps were held this summer in the North Star District. Aberdeen, Watertown and Mobridge all held camp with over 100 boys participating. This year’s theme was Scouting Through the Ages which went along with the 75th anniversary of the Cub Scouts. A special THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped with camp. Page 10 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 BUFFALO RIDGE DISTRICT District Chair: Mike Johnson, 507-532-0629 District Commissioner: Doug Raynie, 605-6933256 District Executive: Jim Thalacker, 507-530-9554 or [email protected] DISTRICT CALENDAR September 6 Dist. Com.Mtng, Elkton Comm. Ctr, 7:00 pm 13 Roundtables/Commish. Mtng, Comm. Ctr, Elkton, 7:00 pm Popcorn Chair Training, same place & time 20 Alohak Chapt. OA, 24 New Ldr. Essent. & Cub/Scout/Venture Ldr. Specifics Train, Comm. Ctr, Elkton, 8:00 am 29 Show & Deliver Popcorn Pickup, Sports Link in Brookings & Eickhoff Enterprises in Marshall, 5-7 pm. October 1 Popcorn Kickoff 4 Dist. Com. Mtng, Comm. Ctr, Elkton, 7:00 pm 7-9 Fall Camporee, Merit Ctr, Marshall 11 Roundtables/Commish. Mtng, Comm. Ctr, Elk ton, 7:00 pm 18 Alohak Chapt, OA, 22 Race To Cub Scouting Extravaganza, Marshall Airport, 9:00 am 23 Unit Inventories, 6:30 – 8:00 pm 29 Scouting For Food Buffalo Ridge Scouts Attend National Jamboree Kyle Dretsch, Spencer Henley (T 320), and Chris & Mike Garcia (T 25), had the experience of a lifetime as they attended the National Scout Jamboree (NSJ), held at Ft. A.P. Hill Military Reservation, Caroline County, Virginia, from July 25 – August 3. They were part of a contingent of 36 boys and four leaders representing the Sioux Council. At the Jamboree they were kept busy doing everything from the typical Summer Camp activities, to BMX Biking and even scuba diving and snorkeling. Space does not allow the mentioning of all the highlights of their trip, but they would certainly be glad to share them with you. No doubt one of Mike Garcia’s was shaking President Bush’s hand on stage in front of 75,000 Jamboree attendees and visitors at the closing show. Buffalo Ridge District Represented on NSJ Staff Five adults and one youth represented the Buffalo Ridge district on the staff of Subcamp 14 at the NSJ. Arriving 4 days before the actual arrival of the troops, these folks prepared for and then served 2300 youth and adults in one of the largest of the 20 subcamps, insuring that boys and their leaders had a fun-filled and safe experience. Depending on their specific assignments, jobs ranged from coordinating transportation for staff to carry out duties around the sprawling jamboree complex, to maintaining equipment, to medical care, to “garbology.” You will have to ask Muriel and Mike Runholt about the last one. Besides Muriel and Mike, serving on staff were John & Marcia Kindseth and Rodney Tholen and his son, Jordan. Dave Kurtz attended the Jamboree as a member of the staff for the Wood Carving Merit Badge at the Merit Badge Midway. When you have a chance, ask these folks about the experience. Racing To Cub Scouting Onlookers at a number of local parades in the Buffalo Ridge district were given the chance to see members of their local Cub Scout Pack riding in a fancy red Chevrolet SSr Truck sporting the Race To Cub Scouting logo. The heads really turned when they saw the hard top roof automatically fold up turning the truck into a convertible. Cub Scouts in Elkton, Ramona, Hendricks, Cottonwood, Ivanhoe and Marshall have displayed the RTCS banner, waved to friends, threw out candy and let folks know that Scouting is alive and well in their respective communities. Unit leaders attending the August Roundtables were given an up-close look at the vehicle when district committee chair Mike Johnson took it for a ”little spin” to Elkton. A very big thank you goes out to Rodney Tholen for donating the use of the truck to the district. Be Prepared Yes it is the Scout motto, but it is also the theme of the Fall Camporee coming up Oct. 7 – 9, at the Merit Center in Marshall. Attendees will able to work on Fire Safety, Crime Prevention, First Aid, and Emergency Service Merit Badges as well as see some awesome demonstrations of law enforcement and fire fighting equipment and techniques and actually participate in some drills. A hands-on program is planned for Cub Scouts on Saturday. Units should already have the information and registration materials. Pre-registration for Scouts is a must! Don’t miss this exciting event. Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Pheasant District District chairman: Mike Larson ([email protected]) 996-1087 District commissioner: Hugh “homer” Holmes ([email protected]) 996-2634 District Director: Mike “Smiley” McGinnis ([email protected]) Office/Fax: 996-4280 Cellular: 999-9144 September 1 Commissioner’s Meeting, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM 8 All Leader’s Roundtable/Popcorn Training, Trinity Lutheran Church, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM 1-16 Race to Cub Scouting (School Night) Activities 30-2 Fall Camporee, West Bend State Campground, Dave Kline, 996-3023 for more information. October 1-2 Fall Camporee, West Bend State Campground 6 Commissioner’s Meeting, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM 13 All Leaders Roundtable, Trinity Lutheran Church, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM 22-28 Scouting for Food Bag/Door Hanger Delivery 29 Scouting for Food Collection 24-29 Troop Open Houses...when is yours? November 3 Commissioner Meeting, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM 5 Tri-State University, SE Tech, Sioux Falls,8-5pm 10 All Leaders Roundtable, Trinity Lutheran Church, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM 11 Veteran’s Day, District Offices Closed! A new look! www.siouxbsa.org Please check us out on the Sioux Council Website. Current and up to date information! If you have ideas or would like something posted on our District Page, please let Smiley know! We are looking for a district volunteer to serve as our webmaster...names? 3 R’s to remember! There are 3 “Rs” to remember, especially as we begin another school year: Recruit, Retain and Reward! Boys love to get recognized, whether it is a Bobcat advancement or the Rank of Scout, recognize or reward these boys for their decision to join Scouting! What may seem small is huge in a child’s life! Recruit, Retain and Reward! Where do you go locally for Scouting Stuff? Sun Gold Trophies 714 E Kay Ave Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 996-3218 Capital Sports 411 S Pierre St Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 224-1808 Page 11 These stores are essentially volunteering to carry Scouting items for you! Please support these local Scout Shops as they can help you out of a bind. They carry anything from books to a full line of uniforms. Please refer to the front page of your 2005-06 program calendar for more information and locations as you travel South Dakota. Tri-State Training? Tri-State Training is a training for all. It has training for the newest leader to the most seasoned of leaders. It will be held November 5, 2005 in Sioux Falls. Please plan on attending as a unit. You can teach an “old dog” new tricks, come and see! Free pinewood derby boxes/cars? If your Pack achieved your unit goal by September 30, 2005, the Cubmaster will be mailed enough driver’s licenses for all the active boys in the Pack. The newest boys from this spring and fall will receive their “driver’s license” at school night and can collect their pinewood derby boxes and cars the next day! For a list of participating Chevy Dealers, please contact your local Cubmaster, Commissioner or look for it on the website: www.siouxbsa.org Camp Pictures? The Sioux Council is seeking your extra pictures from this past summer. We would like to use your pictures for promotional materials for later this year and next year. If they are 35mm or digital, we can use them. You can either mail them to the Council Service Center, attn:Gerry or e-mail them to [email protected] Thank you in advance. Training Opportunities? Marv Beck and his team of trainers are waiting to hear from your unit for training. Training is the lifeline to Scouting. Please contact your commissioner or Marv Beck for needed training. We did not put training in the calendar so that you can tell us when and where to have training. We would like to have at least 5 people per training:) [email protected] Venturing Crews… Venturing is for both young men and women ages 14-20. It is designed to foster relationships with Cub Scout Packs as well as Boy Scout Troops. If you have youth interested, please do not hesitate to contact Homer or Smiley! Eagle/Gold Award Venturing Crew? YES! Page 12 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Prairie Winds District boxes! The Race to Cub Scouting is our opportunity to showcase the Cub Scout program to boys throughout the district. Lets get the word out and show the youth of our area how much fun our program is! The Time is Here! What time might you ask? Why Trails End Popcorn time of course! Every year Packs and Troops participate in the selling of delicious Trails End Popcorn as their major fundraiser for the coming year. This year, packs and troops will be able to pick up their popcorn packets at the Roundtable in Luverne on September 13. By providing District Chair: Dick Koch 332-7227 these packets to your unit earlier we hope to make your District Commissioner: John Bultsma 338-3412 popcorn sale run as smoothly as it can. But with this conDistrict Executive: Rob Heisel venience also comes a larger degree of responsibility on 605-361-2697 [email protected] the popcorn chair for your unit to ensure no scout sells early. PLEASE MAKE SURE SCOUTS DO NOT SELL UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30! This year will be offering September many new products, online ordering, and a restructured 1 Commissioner’s Meeting—Brandon Pizza Ranch commission package. This year units will receive 33 per8 District Committee Meeting—6:00 pm Luverne cent of their sale in commission if they meet a few simple requirements. It is a great deal for your unit! 8 Roundtable—7:00 pm Luverne Public Library 15 Race to Cub Scouting—School Night! For those who are new to the Scouting program, the sale 17 Den Leader 101—Sioux Falls of popcorn alone can allow packs, troops, and crews to 24 Council Leadership Team Meeting—Mitchell acquire the necessary funds for their budget for the entire year. One important step in having successful popcorn sale is to have a successful School Night. Each individOctober ual pack, troop, and crew should establish a chair to or6 Commissioner’s Meeting—Brandon Pizza Ranch ganize this vital fundraiser. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Cub or Scoutmaster, or Rob 7-9 Fall Camporee—Worthington 13 District Committee Meeting—6:00 pm Luverne Heisel at 605-361-2697 or [email protected]. District Calendar 13 Roundtable—7:00 pm Luverne Public Library Scouters Start Your Engines! We are just moments from the race to Cub Scouting! Thursday September 16 Prairie Winds will welcome hundreds of new Cub Scouts to our district. Every boy that joins Scouting this fall will receive a pine wood derby kit in a really cool Race to Cub Scouting lunch box. The Sioux Council is also implementing a new procedure allowing every boy in Cub Scouts the opportunity to receive one the pine wood derby lunch boxes. All packs will have an agreed upon goal of new Cub Scouts to recruit by September 30, if the pack reaches this goal of new members every boy will receive one of the lunch Trained Leaders=Great Programs The best way to ensure the longevity of a boy in the Scouting program is simple—have fun! Having your leaders go to training will help them to gain the confidence and knowledge that will assist them in establishing a fun program. Check the Sioux Council Calendar to get the training dates near you, or e-mail Rob Heisel at [email protected] if you are interested in having the Prairie Winds training staff put together a training session in your community. Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Page 13 newton hills District District Chair: Mark Shlana 334334-4782 District Commissioner: Jeffy Wilkes District Executive: Harold Franey [email protected] or 361361-2697 District Calendar September: 8 Roundtable, Zion Luth. Church 7:00 pm 8 OA Chapter Mtg. Zion Luth. Church, 7:00 pm 15 Sioux Falls Race to Cub Scouting School Night 17 Den Leader 101 20 New Leaders Essentials 22 New Leaders Essentials 27 Cub Leader Specifics 27 Troop Committee Training 27 Boy Scout Leader Specifics 29 Cub Leader Specifics 29 Troop Committee Training 29 Boy Scout Leader Specifics 30 Popcorn Sales Start (See Training Article for training locations and times.) October: 7-9 Fall Camporee (Newton Hills Scout Camp) 13 Roundtable, Zion Luth. Church 7:00 pm 13 OA Chapter Mtg. Zion Luth. Church, 7:00 pm 15 Popcorn Blitz Day National Summertime Pack Award: When your Cub Scout Pack provides a 12-month program by continuing to meet when school is out of session, it earns the National Summertime Pack Award. When your unit has conducted three pack activities— one each in the months of June, July, and August—your unit has qualified for the National Summertime Pack Award certificate and streamer. Dens with an average attendance of at least half their members at the three summer pack events are eligible for a den participation ribbon. Individual boys who attend all three summertime pack activities can receive the National Summertime Pack Award pin. The National Summertime Pack Award Application can be obtained from the Council Service Center. Newton Hills District Cub Scout and Boy Scout Adult Leader Training September 2005 Den Leader 101 (For all new leaders, a nuts and bolts to get you through the first meeting) September 17, 2005 9:00am – 10:00am Service Center (3200 West 49th St. Sioux Falls) September 17, 2005 10:30am – 11:30am Service Center (3200 West 49th St. Sioux Falls) New Leader Essentials (For all Adult Leaders, a basic overview of the BSA) September 20, 2005 6:30pm-8:30pm Zion Lutheran Church (1400 S. Duluth, Sioux Falls) September 22, 2005 6:30pm-8:30pm Harrisburg Legion (Main Street Harrisburg) Cub Leader Position Specific (For all Cub Scout Leaders, parents, and committee members) September 27, 2005, 6:30pam-8:30pm Zion Lutheran Church(1400 S. Duluth, Sioux Falls) September 29, 2005, 6:30pm-8:30pm Harrisburg Legion (Main Street Harrisburg) Boy Scout Leaders Specifics (For all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters)September 27, 2005, 6:308:30pm Zion Lutheran Church (1400 S. Duluth, Sioux Falls) September 29, 2005, 6:30-8:30pm Harrisburg Legion (Main Street Harrisburg) Troop Committee Training (For all parents and committee members)September 27, 2005, 6:30-8:30pm Zion Lutheran Church (1400 S. Duluth, Sioux Falls) September 29, 2005, 6:30-8:30pm Harrisburg Legion (Main Street Harrisburg) Page 14 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Race—Continued from Page 1 The Cub Scout and parents will build their own car and race it back at the dealership at a race event in October determined by each district. Prior to many of the “Race to Cub Scouting” recruitment events, Schwans Foods Inc. will be touring the Sioux Council with the Number 49 car which is driven by Jeff Schrader in the NASCAR circuit. This race car will be at the following locations across the Sioux Council: September 30 in Sioux Falls, October 1 in Mitchell, October 1 in Pierre, October 2 in Aberdeen In support of the Race to Cub Scouting—It's Fun at Every Turn campaign, the National Boy Scouts of America recently accepted corporate sponsorship for the first time by signing an agreement with General Motors' Chevrolet Division for the automaker to become a national sponsor of Cub Scouting through 2007. NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon is the campaign's honorary chairman, so look for this racing icon on billboard, television and radio public service announcements featuring Gordon and seven Cub Scouts. As part of this agreement, General Motors has encouraged Chevrolet dealers across the Sioux Council to partner with Scouting and to provide potential Cub Scouts additional avenues and events, such as pinewood derbies, through which they can join Scouting. As part of the agreement, General Motors has unveiled the world's largest pinewood derby car. Carved by hand and weighing approximately 1,200 pounds, the car will be on display at Disney's Epcot Center, the national Scout jamboree, and select Chevrolet dealerships, and will ultimately find a permanent home in the National Scouting Museum. Down and Derby will be your family's favorite movie this year! Down and Derby is a fun and entertaining comedy about a small-town Pinewood Derby competition that transforms an average group of dads into an awkward bunch of competitors. This family-friendly satire combines brilliant acting performances and smartly familiar scenes to expose the desperate behavior of parents who compete with one another through their children - a social dynamic seen in everyday activities ranging from little league to science fairs to pageantry. Phil Davis was the kid who had it all. He could run, kick and jump better than anyone in his fifth grade class. Then, a cool kid from California named Ace Montana moved to town. On one fateful day in front of his two best friends -- Blaine and Big Jimmy -- Phil lost a head-to-head footrace to Ace and was forever bumped from his champion status. Ever since, first place has eluded him. 25 years later, not much has changed. They all still live in the same neighborhood. Blaine is still cynical and at 5'2" tall, Big Jimmy hasn't grown more than an inch since elementary school. Ace is the perennial winner while Phil's best attempts continue to win just runner-up. Now with children of their own, they find themselves in familiar competitive situations. In the crazed world of derby fever, the kids are lucky if they get to pick the paint color or attach a decal. Hilarity builds as the dads teeter on the edge of insanity and resort to backstabbing, cover-ups and sabotage. Wives, families and jobs are ignored with extreme consequences and the kids scheme their revenge to never be underestimated again. In the end, the farce reaches comical and outrageous levels with a surprise twist that will have you on the edge of your seat! The film will open at the Carmike 7 in Sioux Falls on September 23rd. Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Page 15 2005 Boy Scout Shootout …..September 20, 2005 Do you like to shoot sporting clays? Then why not support Scouting at the same time? The 2005 Boy Scout Shootout is bigger, and better, than in the past! Hunters Pointe, near Humboldt, South Dakota, has once again opened its doors to skilled and novice shooters alike. The event benefits Scouting programs in the Sioux Council. The Boy Scout Shootout consists of a 100-target sporting clays course and an optional 5-stand and flurry! September 20th is the day to be ready to “tune up the eye” for the upcoming hunting season. Again this year, you are invited to bring friends, employees and clients to a day of fun, fellowship and sport! The schedule for the day is as follows: -10 a.m. to 12 Noon – Optional Pre-Game Flurry and 5-stand -12 Noon – 1 p.m. – Lunch provided -1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Safety Talk and Rules of the Road -1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Boy Scout Shootout! -4:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Dinner and Awards The fee for a foursome to shoot is $800. This includes all of the above as well as station sponsorship with signage and your company’s name in the program. Individual shooter packages are also available. Please call Nick Sershen at (605) 361-2697 ext 108 or email at [email protected]. This event will fill up fast in July. Make your reservations now! Race to Cub Scouting: Schwan’s Racing Tour The Schwan’s Racing Team #49 NASCAR will be touring the Sioux Council the weekend of September 30 to October 2. The #49 car driven by Ken Schrader will be making stops in the Sioux Council. The car will be making stops all over the Council that weekend. More information will be coming out as we get more specifics on the Tour. Learning for life offers seven programs designed to support schools and community based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation , and self-esteem. The seven programs focus on character education and career education. Learning for Life program helps youth develop social and life skills, assist in character development, and help youth formulate positive personal values. It prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full potential. At a time when drugs and gangs are ravaging many of our schools and communities, Learning for Life programs can be a catalyst to help stop this trend. The program uses age-appropriate, grade-specific lesson plans to give youth skills and information that will help them cope with the complexities of today’s society. Learning for Life makes academic learning fun and relevant to real-life situations. As a result, the positive character traits and skills learned by participation in Learning for Life not only make students more confident and capable, but also give them an invaluable understanding of how things work in the real world. School and community demands for character education and career education programs have greatly influenced the dramatic growth of Learning for Life. Learning for Life has been adopted by more than 17,000 schools are organizations nationwide, serving over 1.5 million youth. The program includes grade-specific, age-appropriate lesson plans for grades K-12. and can be used schoolwide or in an individual classroom. Learning for Life offers training seminars for all adults involved in any of the seven programs. If you think this is something your child or your school would be interested in please contact Nick Sershen at 605-361-2697 or at [email protected]. More information is available at www.learningforlife.org Page 16 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 2005 Trail’s End Popcorn Sale The Sioux Council set new records sales again last year, thanks to you and your Scouts. The profits from the Popcorn Sale helped fund your pack, troop, or crews as well as provide prizes and incentives for your Scouts. For those units who haven’t participated in popcorn sales, we encourage you to attend your District Popcorn Kick-off in the fall for more information and find out how your unit can benefit from popcorn sales. Popcorn is the one no risk fundraiser your unit can participate in. Improvements made for this years sale are: New Products for 2005 – check out the products list ♦ New Prizes for the council incentive program including major retail “Gift Cards” ♦ Return of the 2.5 Popcorn Tin ♦ Upgraded Commission Structure ♦ Safety training program for Scouts National Prize Program: Each Scout selling at least $1,500 in popcorn will receive a $50 Gift Card in addition to council prizes they earn. Each Scout selling at least $2,500 in popcorn will be eligible for the Trail’s End College Scholarship Program where a portion of your Scout’s sales is put into a college scholarship fund that grows each year they participate in popcorn sales. Regional and National Prize programs are available for those Scouts that sell in the top categories for the Nation. Important Dates: ♦ September 2005 District Popcorn Trainings ♦ September 20, 2005 Popcorn Pre-Orders Due ♦ September 30, 2005 Popcorn Sale Begins ♦ September 30, 2005 Pre-Order Popcorn Pickup ♦ October 15, 2005 Popcorn Blitz Day ♦ October 21, 2005 Pre-Order Returns ♦ October 24, 2005 Popcorn Sale Ends ♦ October 25, 2005 Final Popcorn Orders Due ♦ October 25, 2005 All Prize Orders Due ♦ November 4, 2005 Final Popcorn Pickup November 22, 2005 Final Settlement ♦ Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 2005 Product List: 5-Way Chocolate Lovers Tin $50.00 3-Way Tin $40.00 Cheese Lovers Tin $30.00 Chocolate Caramel Crunch $16.00 26 oz. Caramel Corn w/Mixed Nuts $16.00 15 Pack Kettle Corn Microwave $16.00 15 Pack Unbelievable Butter Micro $13.00 15 Pack Light Microwave $13.00 11 oz. Caramel Corn w/Peanuts $8.00 2.5 Pound Popcorn Tin $8.00 “Tri“Tri-State University” Only one training event in The Sioux Council offers classes for every Scout Leader… Tri-State University NOVEMBER 5 SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE SIOUX FALLS Register online at siouxtraining.org Page 17 Page 18 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 How to Make Your Unit’s “BLITZ DAY” a Great Event! October 15, 2005 – Sioux Council – BLITZ DAY Successful popcorn-selling Units insist on using “Blitz Day” as THE best way to help reach their sales goals. When your Unit participates in “Blitz Day” you too will be amazed at several things: like how quickly you can sell a lot of popcorn to raise the money your Unit and Scouting families need and how much more fun it is for the Scouts to participate when they sell as a group. With just a little bit of organization and planning, your Unit can pile up the sales and completely cover your neighborhoods or communities in no time. The more Scouts and parents who participate, the faster you can sell. Research has shown that 72% of those who are asked to support you by buying Trails End gourmet popcorn at the DOOR FRONT will do so. The trick is to reach everyone’s door out there and ask! Blitz Day makes this easier. Lastly, don’t forget that the council and district volunteers have great prizes for the Scouts who participate, in Blitz Day! Here’s how to do it in a few, simple steps: 1. Make sure you promote Blitz Day and participating in it to your Scouts and parents ahead of time. Advance promotion and planning is the key. If everyone knows about Blitz Day, where to meet and when to be there, the more scouts and parents you’ll have participating and the more sales you’ll get, quicker! Tip: Ask parents to “give just this one day”, and hopefully, they’ll be done with popcorn for the year. Also: Set a sales goal for the day! 2. Plan out WHERE your Unit or Den will be selling popcorn on Blitz Day. Simply taking a little bit of time beforehand to map out the streets, neighborhoods or communities you want to cover on Blitz Day will make it much easier and faster for your Scouts and parents. An organized effort is the best way to success! Everyone involved will thank you for it later. 3. Train the Scouts (and parents) at the Beginning of Blitz Day on what to say at the door, how to collect money and deliver product to the customers. 4. Have FUN! Selling with your friends is more fun than selling alone. Two Scouts selling on one side of the street can take turns speaking at the door fronts. 5. Special Prizes for BLITZ Day Participants Each area will have “Mystery Houses” on BLITZ Day. If you find a Mystery House you will receive a $20.00 gift certificate at the Sioux Council Trading Post. Also, Each District will give away a Personal DVD player or New Bike. Each Scout will be put into the prize drawing for every $25.00 of product sold on BLITZ Day. 6. Report your sales to the District. Your scouts can win prizes for participating in Blitz Day, but you can’t win if you don’t let your District Kernel know! Be sure to send in your results. Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Page 19 Congratulations recent eagle scouts Ryan D Sullivan Scott Arthur Kirchner Matthew Glenn Johnson Michael Keith Hollan II Cody Justin Burkhardt David Michael Stamp Kelcey Ray Abbott Thomas Dean Hieber Ryan Thomas King Trevor Lee Hickens Troop 238 Troop 102 Troop 81 Troop 81 Troop 102 Troop 87 Troop 173 Troop 48 Troop 48 Troop 100 Marshall Yankton Aberdeen Aberdeen Yankton Elk Point Pierre Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Winner Holy Redeemer Catholic Church United Church of Christ Congregational LDS Church LDS Church United Church of Christ Congregational Fire Department of Elk Point Resurrection Lutheran Church Sertoma Club of Sioux Falls Sertoma Club of Sioux Falls Masonic Lodge of Winner #166 SIOUX COUNCIL MEMORIAL/TRIBUTE GIFT A gift to the Sioux Council’s memorial/tribute fund is a thoughtful way to express respect, gratitude, and sincere affection. Your gift honoring a loved one, friend, and others in times of sadness or joy will enrich the lives of the thousands of youth served by our council. Please complete the tribute form, enclosed with your check, and mail to 3200 W 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. All gifts of $10.00 or more will be acknowledged, and a memorial/tribute card (not including the amount of the donation) will be sent to the person specified. SIOUX COUNCL GIFT IN TRIBUTE Amount enclosed $_______________________ Please place this gift in the memorial/tribute fund: (gifts $10.00 and more) ____ In memory of __________________________________________________________ ____ In honor of ___________________________________________________________ Please send a tribute card to: Donor Acknowledgement: Name _________________________________ Address _______________________________ City ___________ State_______ Zip ______ Name ___________________________ Address__________________________ City_____________ State__________ Zip _______________ MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Sioux Council, BSA, 3200 W. 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. Your gift to the Boy Scouts of America is tax deductible. Page 20 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped with Day Camp this year! Without your help, the program would not have been possible. This summer Cub Scouts did leather work, built boats, and most of all HAD FUN! Day Camp is an excellent way to keep boys interested in Scouting. Thank you again to the heroes that were gracious in volunteering their time to provide a great program for all of the boys at Day Camp this year! Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 William D. Boyce New Unit Organizer Award The William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award is presented to recognize volunteers who organize one or more traditional Scouting units. The award may be worn on the adult uniform. The award is a square knot placed over the three colors representing the three phases of our program—Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing. A volunteer can earn the knot by organizing one traditional unit, and a program device can be earned for up to three additional units organized. The award recognizes volunteers for organizing traditional units after March 1, 2005. The award is administered by the Relationships Division and will be presented by the local council. Requirements 1. With the approval of the district committee chair, the volunteer serves as the organizer and completes the successful organization of one new traditional unit (Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity team or Venturing crew). 2. The volunteer organizes the unit by following all procedures as published in the “New Unit Organization Process” (No. 34196), particularly ensuring that new unit leadership is trained, a program for the new unit is organized and in operation, the new unit committee is functioning, a unit commissioner is assigned, all paperwork for the new unit is completed and processed, and the unit charter is presented to the chartered organization. 3. The Boy Scouts of America realizes that quite often several individuals help to organize a new unit. However, for this award, only one volunteer can be recognized as the organizer for a new unit. 4. To further recognize the volunteer’s e.ort for organizing additional new units, a program device can be earned and worn on the new-unit organizer knot. The program device represents the type of unit organized (a Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity team, or Venturing crew.) The knot and up to three program devices may be worn in recognition for organizing up to four new traditional units. Multiple program devices for organizing units in the same program may be earned and worn. 5. The new-unit organization award recognizes volunteers for organizing traditional units after March 1, 2005. Contact your DE for more information. Page 21 Paul Hallem Golf Tournament a Success! The Paul Hallem Memorial Golf Tournament was a smashing success! More than 80 golfers took part in the festivities which raised over $5,000 for the Learning for Life program. Special thanks goes out to Curt Hage of Home Federal Bank for being the chair and lead sponsor of this event as well as Steve Sershen and Randy Derheim for all of their hard work in getting this golf tournament off the ground. The winning team was Foley’s/ C.J. Callaway’s with a score of 62 in the modified best ball scramble. Look for information about next year’s golf event to be released early in 2006! New Look to Sioux Council Website The Sioux Council is dedicated to serving all of our members and charter partners. This new Website is being designed to give you the most up to date information and materials to help you offer the best Scouting program around. Currently this website offers: Calendar information, Contact information, Training information, District Information and it will be growing each day. Please bear with us as we add new content and update areas which may currently appear blank. In the near future, Event registration, Unit information, and Advancement opportunities will be added. Please let us know what you would like to see on our website. We want to fill www.siouxbsa.org with as much information as possible to aid you in your program. Contact Rich Stockton at [email protected] with comments. Page 22 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 The 21st World Scout Jamboree will be hosted by the Scout Association of the United Kingdom from July 27 until August 8, 2007. It will bring together 40,000 Scouts, Venturers, leaders, and staff for 12 days. They will share adventure, international friendship, personal growth, and development. In 2007, the centennial year of the founding of the Scouting movement, the jamboree theme will be "One World, One Promise." Sir Robert Baden-Powell, who founded the Scouting program, also pioneered the very first jamboree at Olympia in London in 1920. The Boy Scouts of America participated with 301 Scouts and leaders at the First World Scout Jamboree, and 3,200 American Scouts/leaders are invited to return to the birthplace of Scouting during the summer of 2007. The Jamboree Program The jamboree program will combine proven elements of previous world Scout jamborees, such as the Global Development Village, with new concepts and ideas that will have been tried and tested during the European Scout jamboree—EuroJam—in 2005. The jamboree program is based on the eight World Objectives for the Centenary of Scouting, as agreed by the World Scout Conference. The program also aims to motivate, challenge, and excite Scouts/Venturers, leaders, and the International Service Team. The jamboree program combines Baden-Powell's insights—learning by doing, working in small groups, and giving responsibility to Scouts/Venturers—with the realization that different people learn in different ways, at different speeds, and with different styles. Key elements of the jamboree program are planned to include: • World Village—Six areas on the jamboree site that Scouts will explore in order to experience activities ranging from creativity to technology and culture. • The Gilwell Adventure—An action-packed day of adventurous and challenging activities at the home of Scouting in the UK at Gilwell Park. • Global Development Village—A chance to explore many of today's key world challenges through practical workshops run by specialists from the United Nations and other organizations. ♦ Community Action Day—Helping to make a difference in the community through involvement in local projects in partnership with Scouts and community groups near the jamboree site. Who May Attend? • Participants. Scouts and Venturers between the ages of 14 and 17 years old on July 27, 2007—that is specifically those born between July 28, 1989, and July 27, 1993—may take part in the jamboree. • Participants' Age. Age requirements are set by the World Scout Committee and are not negotiable. • Leaders. All Boy Scouts of America leadership must meet the requirements listed on the adult application. In addition, councils must first give their approval to applicants. Once regions have selected potential leaders, regional jamboree committees and the national office will conduct in-person interviews for final selection. BSA assistant Scoutmasters and Venturers who are 18 years of age may serve (if selected) as the jamboree third assistant Scoutmaster or Advisor. ♦ International Service Team Staff. There will be job opportunities for another 800 Americans to serve on the International Service Team. Specific information is listed on the application. Visit http://www.scouting.org for more information. Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Page 23 The BSA Ready & Prepared Award The BSA Ready & Prepared Award was developed to encourage and reward Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews that incorporate safe practices while enjoying challenging activities. The award acknowledges the common sense and judgment, founded on knowledge and training, used to incorporate risk management into a unit's decision-making process. It recognizes that the more responsibility individual members take for their personal health and safety, the more everyone contributes to a successful activity. Earning the award helps units focus on areas in which emphasizing risk management can help reduce fatalities and serious injury, such as • • • • • Driver and passenger safety BSA Youth Protection Precautions for aquatics activities Premises safety and first-aid readiness Personal fitness and safety The Award There are two award levels: Gold and Silver. To earn the Gold Award, a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew must complete 10 mandatory requirements and three elective requirements. Youth and adult members of a unit earning the Gold Award are entitled to wear the gold-bordered BSA Ready & Prepared Award patch and the unit is entitled to display the gold BSA Ready & Prepared ribbon. To earn the Silver Award, a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew must complete 10 mandatory requirements and six elective requirements. Youth and adult members of a unit earning the Silver Award are entitled to wear the silver-bordered BSA Ready & Prepared Award patch, and the unit is entitled to display the silver BSA Ready & Prepared Award ribbon. Units earning the Silver Award also will be acknowledged in Boys' Life magazine. Apply for this award at the time of rechartering. Bu y Y o ur S c out Stu ff Onli n e VISIT WWW.SIOUXBSA.ORG Page 24 Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005 Sioux Council, Boy Scouts of America 3200 West 49th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Non-Profit Org. US POSTAGE PAID Madison, SD 57042 Permit #32 Along the Scouting Trail……. Fall is in the air and our children are back in school. Several thousand new families will join the Scouting program during the next couple of weeks. Your support as a volunteer leader often goes unrecognized. We all have decisions to make, including how we allocate our time, talent and treasures. When you agree to put on the uniform of Boy Scouts of America, you display a belief in the values of Scouting. You are making a difference. Thank you! There are 7 words that capture the spirit of Scouting and represent its core values: integrity, spirituality, patriotism, service, fitness, education and morality. 7 CORE VALUES OF SCOUTING Integrity…A Scout pledges, On my “honor” One’s personal word, walking the talk, doing what is right, and so on. Spirituality…do my “duty to God” Private and public, faithful practice of one’s religious beliefs. The Boy Scouts believe that no individual can achieve their full potential without the Spiritual element in their life. Patriotism… and “my country” Be a participating citizen, taking part in parades and community events, encouraging voting and so on Service…“help other people” Be aware of other’s needs and be supportive at all times. Scouting for Food drive and the hundreds of thousands of other service hours are being performed by local Scouts annually. Fitness…“physically strong” Individuals perform best when they are in good physical condition, watching what they eat. We teach youth good health habits like not smoking, and have a program of alcohol and drug abuse prevention Education… “mentally awake” Alert, conscious, aware of their surroundings. Always learning. The advancement/recognition program causes a young person to read, to write, to think as they expand their skills and knowledge. Morality… “morally straight” Live a life filled with honesty and decency, always treating others fairly. Integrity, Spirituality, Patriotism, Scout Law, Service, Fitness, Education, and Morality all wrapped in a package designed to build strong families. The Scout Oath is more than a mere “40 words.” It represents the BSA’s core values. We challenge members to more than memorize and recite the Scout Oath. They must make the Scout Oath the cornerstone of their life and use the 12 points of the Scout Law as daily checkpoints for living. Thank you for serving a volunteer leader! Your support will make a difference in the lives of today’s youth…. Now and year ahead.