Buckeye District E-News
April 2008
4-6
OA Spring
Fellowship SKC
B,V
11-13
7:00 PM Venturing Silver V Training
& Sports Extravaganza SKC V
12&13
16
Wacky Wednesday at
the Scout Shop
C,W,B,V
18-20
18-20 Leave
No Trace Master Education Course (Session 1) SKC C,W,B,V
19
19&20
21
22
24
24-27 Leave
No Trace Master Education Course (Session 2) SKC C,W,B,V
26
27
Key to abbreviations:
Event
is for C=Cub Scouts, W=Webelos Scouts, B=Boy Scouts, V=Venturers
and/or their leaders.
For more information about “SKC” events, visit www.skcbsa.org or call 614-436-7200
NEWS OF INTEREST TO PACKS, TROOPS, CREWS
A SPECIAL ROUNDTABLE
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Following
a brief opening, Dr. Matt Alderson, a researcher and clinician from Nationwide Children's
Hospital's Behavioral Health Dept., will discuss "ADD/ADHD and Scouting -
Strategies for Leaders". The session will cover ADD/ADHD and its symptoms,
how to cope with unpredictable behavior, and tips to help boys be successful in
Scouting. Although he will focus on ages 10-14, Dr. Alderson's presentation
will be relevant to all age groups. He will also be available to answer questions.
All leaders – from Packs, Troops, &
Crews will benefit from his insights and tips. We all want to see youth be
successful and Matt will give us some tools to make that happen.
ALL
LEADERS NEED TO MAKE EVERY ATTEMPT TO ATTEND!!
INTERNATIONAL
AWARNESS DAY for CATHOLIC SCOUTS
The
Catholic Committee on Scouting is presenting an International Awareness program
on Saturday, April 5 at the
FAMILY FUN
NIGHT AT MAGIC MOUNTAIN
Scouts and Scouters can come to Magic Mountain on Monday, April 21st from 5pm to 9pm for unlimited go-karts, putt
putt, laser tag and select video games and the cost is only $12.00. BUT, for
even more fun, invite your friends - both guys and girls that are not scouts -
and they can play for only $15.00. WANT TO PLAY FOR FREE? Then bring two
friends that are not scouts. For more information contact
Rescheduled 2008
WOODBADGE DINNER – April 27
Have
you completed the Ultimate Advanced Training Experience? Are you a Trained
Leader? Are you interested in attending
the Ultimate Advanced Training Experience - Woodbadge? Then you want to attend
the 2008 Woodbadge Dinner and Auction at the Ross County Fairgrounds starting
with gathering at 4:30 PM. Coming to this dinner will help you find out what
the excitement is all about and allow you to participate in an auction to raise
money for the Woodbadge Scholarship Fund. Cost
is $20 but you must register by April
21
More
information is available at http://www.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=355734
Questions?
Email Raj Hora at raj@tutto-vino.com
APRIL IS YOUTH
PROTECTION MONTH
April
is a great time to make a commitment to take or renew your Youth Protection
Training! This training is an important
component of the Boy Scouts of America’s strategy to protect its members from
child abuse and they have developed many resources for your use.
Youth
members and their parents need to review together the booklet, “How to
Protect Your Children from Child Abuse and Drug Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” inserted in every Boy
Scout and Cub Scout handbook. The
information in this booklet should be the subject of discussions between Scouts
and their parents prior to joining a Troop or receiving the Bobcat badge.
The
BSA has produced separate age-appropriate videos for Cub Scout-age and Boy
Scout-age boys as well as coed teen Crews to address the problems of sexual
abuse, which can be conducted by the Buckeye District Youth Protection Training
team. The video for Cub Scouts, “It
Happened to Me”, (AV-09DVD11) should be used annually by Packs or dens, but
only for Cub Scouts accompanied by a parent or other adult family members. The video for Boy Scouts, “A Time to Tell”,
(AV-09DVD04) introduces the “three Rs of Youth Protection”, and should be
viewed by Troops annually. Crew members
can view the video, “Youth Protection: Personal Safety Awareness”,
(AV-09DVD27) and discuss the reality check segments presented.
Cub
Scouts can identify with the comic series Power Pack Pals with information about
Internet Safety, Personal Safety and Bullying.
All
parents and registered leaders need to take part in the personal training
session - Youth Protection Training available at all Buckeye District Cub
Leader Training sessions throughout the year (next session will be on April 19th from 8:45AM – 10:30AM – at
St Peter Catholic Church 6899 Smoky Row Road in Worthington), OR by scheduling
a personal training session for your Pack, Troop or Crew. This free training helps you understand how
to keep Scouting safe for not only our youth but yourself! Then every two years renew your training with
the classroom session; OR by taking the on-line version found at http://olc.scouting.org/info/ypt.html
– just follow the prompts to print your
training card.
For
more information or to schedule a personal training for your unit, contact Ruth
White at 614-889-0720 or rwhitehouse1@hotmail.com
The
annual conservation project – Swamp Romp – will be held (rain or shine) on May 10 starting at
Dust
off your clubs and join us for the third annual Craig Larrimer Classic, A
Scouting Legacy. It will be held
This
event is an opportunity to show your support of the Scouting program and help
us fulfill the Aims of Scouting through various levels of sponsorship.
Registration and sponsorship forms will soon be available at www.skcbsa.org/buckeye. For more
information contact Jan Berry at jberry@skcbsa.org
or 614-436-7200.
There
isn’t a better way to enjoy an afternoon of golf and support the youth of Buckeye
District.
The
Catholic Committee on Scouting presents the Catholic Scout Camporee May 16-18 for Boy Scouts and May 17 for Cub
Scouts at the Saints Peter and
Dick’s Sporting Goods is sponsoring a Camporee on Saturday, May 17 following the Clippers
vs. Toledo Mud Hens. The game starts at
On
Sunday, May 18 from
There
will be hands-on activities, Civil War demonstrations focusing not only on
everyday life in the 1860s, but also on a soldier's life during the Civil
War. Here is a partial list of activities: Civil war recruitment -
Military drilling - Rifle demonstrations - Camp life - Camp cooking -
Topography unit (Map making) - Medical unit - Doctors-Sanitary commission.
Even more activities may be added because that’s part of the fun.
Advanced
reservations are advised 614-297-2266 or 800-686-1541 For other general
information on this Scouting activity call: Mic O'Halloran at 370-0811 e-mail:
reddeus2000@yahoo.com
or Chris Morris 314-1270 e-mail: chris_morris@ wowway.com
Many
Scouting units work with area Veterans Service Organizations (VSO's) to place
flags on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day, May 26. To take part in the flag placement program, units must
contact a local VFW or American Legion Post to let them know you would like to
participate. You need to provide an estimate of the number of Scouts who will
take part. A list of Posts can be found at www.skcbsa.org/buckeye
This
year, the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission will recognize Scouts who
participate by awarding them a patch at a special event to be held at Veterans
Memorial at
TRAINER
DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
All
registered Scouters are invited to the next Simon Kenton Council, BSA 500
Trainer Development Conference being held at
The
course fee is $10.00 per participant, which will cover course materials,
continental breakfast and a lunch.
BSA
500 Trainer Development Conference is designed to develop and improve the
skills of both veteran and prospective trainers. The conference covers nine topics of training
that are sure to make your future training presentations more interesting for
you and your training participants. Registration
deadline is
Cub
Scouts and Boy Scouts have the opportunity to enter categories based on
activities used to earn Scouting recognitions.
Tigers through Bears will earn ribbons while Webelos and older will also
earn premiums. Details are located at: http://www.franklincountyfairgroundsohio.org/junior/jr20.htm
Scroll
down past Girl Scouting to find the rules pertaining to Cub Scouts and Boy
Scouts. This activity is open to all
boys who are members of units chartered in
Boys
also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of special activities such
as the Photography Contest or the Creative Baking Contest. Rules and details - http://www.franklincountyfairgroundsohio.org/junior/jr19.htm
The
Franklin County Fair runs from July 12
through July 19. Entry forms
indicating categories a boy wishes to enter must be received by the Junior Fair
Board on May 30. Actual entries will be accepted at the fair
on July 10 from
Questions:
Contact Wally House, wallyh@columbus.rr.com
or 614-476-5686
NEWS
OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO PACKS
The
Buckeye District Pinewood Derby Race for all Cub Scouts including graduating
Webelos will be on Saturday, April
5, 2008, 9am - 2pm at the St. John
Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church, 5858 Cleveland Ave (just north of
161, behind the gold domed church) ALL CARS MUST BE REGISTERED BY 9:30 AM, WHEN
RACING STARTS. Cost is $5.00 per Cub Scout and an application must be
completed. Applications MUST be at the Council Office by Friday, March 28. Questions? Contact Michelle Gibson at
614-361-1548 or 08districtpinewood@sbcglobal.net
or Jan Berry at 614-436-7200. Rules and additional application forms can be found
at http://www.skcbsa.org/buckeye/activities/pinewood.htm
Buckeye District Pinewood
Please print in ink.
DEADLINE IS
Please mail application and $5.00 fee/racer to:
Simon Kenton Council-Buckeye District
Name:
_________________________________________________________________
Address:
_________________________________ City/Zip:____________________
Phone:
__________________________________
Pack:
______________________________ Rank: _________________________
Name
of adult who will be responsible for the Scout: ____________________________
Relationship:
Parent ______ Den Leader ______ Cubmaster ______
CALLING ALL BEAR & WEBELOS LEADERS for
W.O.W.!!!
Current
Bear and Webelos Leaders will benefit by taking the upcoming class – Outdoor
Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders or better known as WOW (Webelos Outdoor
Workshop) on Saturday, April 12 at
the Dublin Baptist Church from 8:30am -6:00pm.
Come prepared for a full day of learning and fun! We’ll teach you the values of using the
outdoor program; how to conduct Webelos outdoor activities; tips and tricks to
make the outdoor Webelos program fun for you and the boys; how to prepare for a
Webelos overnight camping trip and more!
This is a required class in order to be eligible to earn the Webelos
Den Leader Award. Your $17.00
registration fee includes lunch and all course materials. Register
by April 3rd using the
application found at http://www.skcbsa.org/buckeye/training/wow.htm
BE
PREPARED! TAKE CUB LEADER TRAINING
Are
you an interested parent, newly recruited Cub Leader, a Cub Leader that has
changed positions or a Cub Leader that just hasn’t been to training yet? Then you need to attend Cub Leader Training
held on Saturday, April 19 at St
Peter Catholic Church,
Come
learn how to keep Scouting safe with:
Youth Protection Training -
from
Find
out about Boy Scouts of America’s mission, aims and methods of Scouting,
resources available and what Scouting’s expectations are from you with:
New Leader Essentials Training
- from
Discover
what your new leadership role is all about with:
Cub Scout Specific Training. - from 1:00PM – 4:30PM Individual sessions
for Tiger Leaders, Den Leaders (Wolf or Bear), Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters,
Committee Members & interested parents.
(Take the specific class you need for your current job.)
Please
register in advance by contacting Ruth White at 614-889-0720 or rwhitehouse1@hotmail.com Cost is just $17.00 and includes a copy of
the Cub Scout Leader Book. Wear your
uniform and bring a sack lunch. See http://www.skcbsa.org/buckeye/training/training.htm
for flyer and more details.
Get a jump on your
summer program by getting trained now!
DAY CAMP COORDINATOR/VOLUNTEER MEETING – Tuesday,
April 22
This year, the Buckeye Day
Camp will be taking on a new look. The program is being developed around the
“Hooray for
The camp will run
Grace Brethren Church
8225
We need to include EVERY Pack in Buckeye District during
the planning phase of this day camp.
We are asking that every Pack identify a “Pack Day Camp Coordinator” who will
help with recruiting, promoting and registering your Pack’s attendees.
The Coordinator/Volunteer
meeting will be at
Remember – the early bird
registration deadline (Cost is only $45) is May 20 (Cost is $50 after that date) More information is available at http://skcbsa.org/buckeye/activities/daycamp.htm
NEWS OF SPECIAL
INTEREST TO TROOPS
BLACKFOOT 30 Spring session of Boy Scout Leader training
The Enhanced Scoutmaster Fundamental Course – Blackfoot is in full
swing. Sessions remaining will be on Saturday,
A
Life to Eagle Seminar is scheduled for Saturday
April 12 from
Find
out the steps needed to reach the most prestigious rank in Scouting. Questions?
Contact Kirk Riley at govriley@yahoo.com
RED
CROSS WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE
What would you do it you
had a medical emergency in the woods? The motto for Boy Scouts is “Be Prepared” and
the Tri-State Area Council of the BSA has invited Scouts, (age 15 and over) and
Scouters to a Red Cross First Aid Course with emphasis on outdoor situations – Fri April 11 (
THE
BUCKEYE TRAIL SPRING CAMPOREE - April
18-20
The
Buckeye District Spring Camporee, “Follow the Blue Blazes”, in conjunction with
the Buckeye Trail Association is just a few weeks away. If you have not already sent in your Pre
Registration, “We’re Coming” forms, (due April 1), {available at http://www.skcbsa.org/buckeye/activities/spring_camporee.htm and at the end of this E News}, but still wish to attend please contact the
Activities Committee right away.
This
is a Backpacking/Trail Improvement Camporee in which each Troop/Patrol will hike
5 miles or more and do a 2+ hour Service Project under the guidance of a Buckeye
Trail Association Volunteer and/or District Scouter. Patrols will be assigned a
section of the Buckeye Trail for their Service Project, based on the skill
levels of the patrol. An Optional 10 mile hike with the Service Project is
available for Venture Crew or Senior Patrols. Either the 5 mile or 10
mile hike will be a great warm-up for your Philmont or other Summer Backpack
adventure.
Hiking
Boots with appropriate socks and hiking/work clothing (layering) is highly
recommended. Tennis shoes should be discouraged do to the terrain and the trail
work being assigned. Small Backpacks or Daypacks will be required for each
Scout and Scouter to carry his or her lunch for Saturday, 2 qts water per
person, trail snacks, work gloves, rain gear, and other clothing appropriate
for
Per
BSA Safety rules - all Troops and Crews require 2 deep adult leadership. And don’t forget your compass…
Please
check the Final Bulletin available at the April Roundtable or posted on the
District WEB site for additional equipment, requirements and last minute
information. Questions? Contact Tom Pauling at 538-0234 or thomas.c.pauling@jpmchase.com
EYOUTH AVIATION
ADVENTURE PROGRAM
Venture Crew 905 is hosting a YAA Advanced Program for high school
aged youth on Saturday April 26,
AVIATION MERIT BADGE
The Youth Aviation Adventure
Organization’s next Boy Scout aviation merit badge program will be at The Ohio
State University Airport on
Please refer scouts to our
participant flyer (http://www.youthaviationadventure.org/download/meritbadge.pdf).
Please e-mail it to, or print and give it to your Scouts who will be attending
our program. Also in our flyer is a link to a flyer and registration form
for a free flight for anyone between the ages of eight and seventeen. The
flight will be offered immediately after our program, as well as on other
dates, by Chapter 9 of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
After each Scout has studied
the aviation merit badge material, he should take the test on page three of the
YAA flyer. He should turn the test into one of your troop leaders for
grading. The test’s answer key will be provided once you register.
We suggest that you have
Scouts who missed more than two questions, restudy the material they missed to
learn the correct answers. You may want to set a more stringent standard, such
as requiring all your Scouts to restudy the material on all the questions they
missed. The test does not have to be brought to our program.
Finally, your Scouts should
not bring blue cards to the program. We will have completed blue cards for
them. They will also receive a YAA patch. For more information about our Youth
Aviation Adventure program, contact Ron
EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION DINNER
The 2008 Eagle Scout Recognition will be Monday,
May 5th at the
The year’s Keynote speaker will be Jim Tressel, Head
Football Coach at The Ohio State University. This event is to celebrate the
accomplishments of the young men who have earned Scouting’s highest award in
2007 as well as John
F. Wolfe’s service to our community. Please support this event by purchasing a
ticket, encouraging your employer to be a sponsor for the event.
We
would like to issue a special challenge to every Eagle Scout to attend and
support these young men and the program that gave so much. All of the
proceeds benefit the Simon Kenton Council and the young people we serve. Register
at http://events.powersevents.com/cgi/detailsframe.cgi?event_id=30236 For more information visit http://skcbsa.org
or call the Council office - 436-7200.
COUNCIL CANOE
CLINICS: North is full, Oyo is available
The North Canoe Clinic (May 16-18) is full. The South Canoe Clinic, a residential
clinic, June 6-8 based at