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Old News -- March 2009
Articles
from the Front Page
Nothing
is ever thrown away at WorthingtonScouts.org.
These are
articles from the front page of the website. They're kept
around
for future reference. In some cases the articles link
material
from other websites. Be aware that these links may/may not
work.
Your milage will vary.
| Posted
Feb. 14, 2009 |
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Recall of
Certain Jetboil
Personal and Group Cooking Systems
If
you've purchased a Jetboil Stove July 2008 or later, Jetboil has issued
a recall and exchange for certain variations of these stoves.
To see if your stove is part of the recall, visit the article on
Jetboil's website. See also this
article on the
Boy's Life website.
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| Posted
Feb 3, 2009 |
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Looking
to get rid of
that old car?
Simon Kenton Council has a vehicle
donation program |
Help Scouting
with a Vehicle Donation
Simon
Kenton Council accepts donations of cars, trucks, boats, and motor
homes. You, as the donor, are entitled to a tax deduction.
For full details, visit the Vehicle
donation page on the Simon Kenton Council website. |
| Posted Feb. 21, 2009 |
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The
Offhand Shooting Stance
The Offhand
Shooting Stance is said to be the most difficult
of all the shooting positions. As a
result of a very small floor area and a very high center of gravity,
both the body and the rifle are subjected to considerable movement. The
standing position requires a highly perfected firing technique, a
properly balanced body, perfect rifle positioning, and non-dominant
mental control over the neuromuscular systems. |
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Ken and June Smith Memorial Shoot
6:00 p.m., March 10, 2009
Troop 185 Wins Team Competition
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Scouts and
Scouters
are invited
to participate in the 3rd annual Ken
and June Smith Memorial Shoot sponsored by Crew
45 and the Powder
Room.
The shoot will be divided into two age groups, those under 21
and those that are 21 and over. Boy Scout Troops and
Venturing Crews can also enter a 3 youth shooting team. For
more details see the
flyer, our event
page, or the Crew
45 website.
Venture
Crew 45 is chartered by the Powder Room in Powell and meets every other
Tuesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Meetings typically feature NRA
safety
instruction and shooting time on
the range. If you're interested in learning more about
firearm safety or marksmanship, contact Chris Morris
to visit one of our meetings.
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| Posted Feb. 5, 2009 |
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Informational Memo
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Trails End Voluntary Peanut
Product Recall
From the council website
Weaver Popcorn Company Issues a
Nationwide Precautionary Voluntary Recall of
9.5 oz. Trail's End Caramel Corn with Peanuts |
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| Posted Jan 21, 2009 |
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American Heritage
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Auto Mechanic
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Composite Materials
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Computers
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Crime Prevention
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Dentistry
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Electronics
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Energy
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Fourth
Annual Delaware District
Merit Badge Day
8:30 am to 4:00 pm March 14, 2009 |
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Buckeye
District Merit Badge Day is coming up on Feb. 14, but if you're
on campout that weekend (like
a certain Worthington Troop) or otherwise busy, Delaware District
is holding a Merit Badge day on March 14th.
Merit badges offered are listed in the table below.
The Delaware website has a PDF
Flier with a registration form and further information.
Registration deadline is March 1. The event will be
held at the Delaware
Career Center and is open to any registered scout, regardless
of district or council.
List of Merit Badges offered at
Delaware District Merit Badge Day
Links to Requirements and Resources below:
Engineering
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Fire Safety
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Fingerprinting
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Geneology
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Indian Lore
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Journalism
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Law
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Medicine
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Veterinary Medicine
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Photography
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Public Health
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Safety
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Weather
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| Posted
Feb. 12, 2009 |
See
the daycamp
page for more daycamp articles |
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Buckeye District Daycamp
will
be
held June 29 - July 2
at
Camp
Lazarus
This
year's camp theme is
DINOSAURS
For
more
information
see
the Camp
Brochure
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Buckeye District Daycamp
Planning Meeting
for Staff, Pack Leaders, and
interested parents
Northwest
Library on Hard Road, just West of Smokey Row.
- 6:30 - Pack
Coordinators
- 7:00 - Day camp
staff, pack
coordinators, pack leaders and
interested parents.
Come
learn more and voice your thoughts on Day camp programming. |
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For more
information, contact
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| Posted
Jan 8, 2009 |
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Wilderness First Aid Website
BSA Health and Safety records
show the most frequent causes of serious health emergencies during
Scout events are
- Vehicular accidents
- cardiac emergencies
- falls
- lightning
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Red Cross Wilderness First Aid
Saturday, Sunday Feb. 28, Mar. 1
Delaware County Bank, Lewis Center, OH |
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"Wilderness First Aid"
is a Red Cross First Aid Course with an emphasis on outdoor situations.
The certification lasts three years. All Philmont crews must have at
least one member who is certified in Wilderness First Aid! Cost
of the course is $60 and you must be at least 14 to participate.
According to the Wilderness Safety Council, there are three major
differences between backwoods and street emergencies:
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backwoods
accidents occur more than an hour from the hospital |
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wilderness
rescuers must improvise a response from what is in their backpack,
their experience and their knowledge |
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proper
sanitation, lighting, and termperature regulation do not exist in the
great outdoors. |
A
wilderness first aid course is a comprehensive lesson in how to react,
respond, and save life in remote, life threatening situations.
Note: If you're not
able to attend the WFA course at the end of this month,
Dublin ADC, Jim Jaeger has a line on one
that is being organized for August 22-23. See his article
on the Google Group.
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| Posted
Feb. 12, 2009 |
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Link to PDF flier
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Are
you a member of the district committee? There is a training
on March 7 for all District Committee Leadership and Members (including
Commissioners) at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Westerville, OH.
According to the announcement on the District Google Group:
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training is required to earn the District Committee Key and is highly
recommended for ALL District Volunteers. Please help your district and
the Simon Kenton Council earn the 2009 Centennial Awards by completing
this key training for your position. |
For
more
information, see the article
on the District Google Group, the flier
linked at left, OR the Registration
Page on the Council Website. |
| Posted Feb. 17, 2009 |
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Plumber
Teacher
Electrician
Scoutmaster |
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Worthington Scouts Survey
We would like your opinion |
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From time to time, in order to
better serve the Worthington Scouting community, this website will
conduct surveys to gather feedback on important questions in scouting.
Please respond to the survey question below and feel welcome
to suggest topics for future surveys.
If the survey isn't visible in your browser, you can view it directly
at google.com.
Remember, keep it fun
and scout appropriate.
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| Posted
Jan 8, 2009 |
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Wilderness First Aid Website
BSA Health and Safety records
show the most frequent causes of serious health emergencies during
Scout events are
- Vehicular accidents
- cardiac emergencies
- falls
- lightning
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Red Cross Wilderness First Aid
Saturday, Sunday Feb. 28, Mar. 1
Delaware County Bank, Lewis Center, OH |
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"Wilderness First Aid"
is a Red Cross First Aid Course with an emphasis on outdoor situations.
The certification lasts three years. All Philmont crews must have at
least one member who is certified in Wilderness First Aid! Cost
of the course is $60 and you must be at least 14 to participate.
According to the Wilderness Safety Council, there are three major
differences between backwoods and street emergencies:
| transit |
backwoods
accidents occur more than an hour from the hospital |
| resources |
wilderness
rescuers must improvise a response from what is in their backpack,
their experience and their knowledge |
| environment |
proper
sanitation, lighting, and termperature regulation do not exist in the
great outdoors. |
A
wilderness first aid course is a comprehensive lesson in how to react,
respond, and save life in remote, life threatening situations.
Note: If you're not
able to attend the WFA course at the end of this month,
Dublin ADC, Jim Jaeger has a line on one
that is being organized for August 22-23. See his article
on the Google Group.
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| Posted
Jan 16, 2009 |
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OSU Men's Ice Hockey
Boy
Scout Night
Feb
28 |
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The
OSU
Men's hockey
team is playing Miami University on Feb. 28 at Value City Arena.
Boy Scouts can purchase a game ticket for $9.75.
Tickets are purchased online
using a special
promotional code. Additional details are available from the advertisement
linked at upper left.
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Icing
in ice hockey occurs when a player
shoots the puck across at least two red lines, the opposing
team's goal line being the last. When icing occurs, a linesman stops play.
Play is resumed with a faceoff
in the defending zone of the team that committed the infraction. |
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Need to brush up on Hockey
Basics? Check out Wikipedia
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opinions expressed on this site do not necessarily reflect those of the
Simon Kenton Council, BSA, Columbus, Ohio.
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