COUNCIL NEWS 2 FINANCE NEWS 6 TRAINING 8 COUNCIL EVENTS 9 CAMPING 12 ORDER OF THE ARROW 18 VENTURING 19 DOVER ROCKPORT 20 QUARRYLANDS 21 PIONEER 22 CUYAHOGA VALLEY 23 TWO RIVERS 24 FREEDOM TRAIL 25 GLACIER RIDGE 26 CROOKED CREEK 27 VOLUME 11 - NO.2 MAR/APR 2013 GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2011 WINNER PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR MARKETING EXCELLENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE: GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING: See page 3 10TH ANNUAL GOOD SCOUT LUNCHEON: with guest speaker, Scott Strauss; see page 6 POPCORN STATS ARE IN! See page 7 2013 SUMMER CAMP PULL-OUT: All the details you need to plan your Scouts’ summer adventures! Pages 14-16 SILVER BEAVER RECIPIENTS This year the Silver Beaver selection committee selected five dedicated Scouters to receive the Silver Beaver Award. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest recogni- tion a Scouting volunteer can receive at the council level. The awards will be presented at the Council Appreciation & Distinguished Awards Recep- tion on April 21, 2013, at the Great Lakes Science Center. The Appreciation & Distin- guished Awards Reception is held in conjunction with the Council Annual Meeting. Please plan to attend this event to recognize these deserving Scouters. Paul R. Imm David M. Blank Kenneth F. Fox J. Timothy Mohr Diane Popik FRIENDS OF SCOUTING BEGINS PHASE ONE OF CONSTRUCTION GOAL The Friends of Scouting (FOS) teams gathered on January 16, 2013, to begin construction on the $900,000 goal of the FOS campaign. Our project manager/chairman, Ralph Dise, led the evening off with some great facts on the 2012 campaign including: • Board Pacesetter Campaign: over $139,000 or 113% of goal! • Community Campaigns: over $126,000 or 121% of goal 249 donors! • Family Campaigns: over $237,000 or 105% of goal – 2,493 families donated! • Good Scout Luncheon raised over $359,000, with over 350 attendees! • Total amount raised: $875,000 – 5.5% over Goal, and total of 3,440 donors in FOS! The 2013 Campaign is off to a great start, as well, under the direction of Mr. Dise and the rest of his Council team! See page 6 for team details. UPCOMING FOS REPORT MEETINGS: MARCH 6 Council Report Meeting (50% of goal) 4:30 p.m., Location: GCC APRIL 3 Council Report Meeting (75% of goal) 4:30 p.m., Location: GCC MAY 1 Council Report Meeting (100% of goal) 4:30 p.m., Location: GCC MAY 7 Good Scout Award Luncheon – Renaissance Hotel, Noon MAY 15 VICTORY CELEBRATION 6:30 p.m., Location TBD Ralph Dise Tony DiGeronimo and Jim McClurg • The overall campaign sits at 29.8% of goal…that’s $269,000. (Last year we were at $181,893 or 21.9% of goal. That is $88k more this year than last year!) • The Board Pacesetter campaign is at 102% of goal or $146,140 . Thanks to Chairman, Jim McClurg, for his leadership and for our board’s generosity. Great job! • Five districts are over 20 %: led by Dover Rockport, 28%, recipient of the Golden Hammer Award! Pioneer, 26.3%. Two Rivers 23.6%. Quarrylands 23.5%. Glacier Ridge 22.9%. Congratulations to all of them for keeping pace. A special thanks to Tony DiGeronimo, board member and President of Precision Environmental Co., for allowing us to meet in their Independence facility. He generously provided the beverages for the evening as well as special gifts for each participant! A “hats-off” to you and your helpful staff, who made our evening great. We’d also like to take our hard hats off to George Chase and the CHOPIT catering services who provided the food and fun “ building” our own wraps and salads! The food was excellent and plentiful!
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CounCil news 2
FinanCe news 6
Training 8
CounCil evenTs 9
Camping 12
order oF The arrow 18
venTuring 19
dover roCkporT 20
Quarrylands 21
pioneer 22
Cuyahoga valley 23
Two rivers 24
Freedom Trail 25
glaCier ridge 26
Crooked Creek 27
MAR/APR 2010 VOLUME 11 - NO.2 MAR/APR 2013GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2011 WINNERPRESIDENT’S AWARD
FOR MARKETINGEXCELLENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IN THIS ISSUE:GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING: Seepage3
10Th ANNUAL GOOD SCOUT LUNChEON:withguestspeaker,ScottStrauss;seepage6
ThisyeartheSilverBeaverselection committee selectedf ive dedicated Scouters toreceive the Silver BeaverAward. The Silver BeaverAwardisthehighestrecogni-tionaScoutingvolunteercanreceive at the council level.TheawardswillbepresentedattheCouncilAppreciation&DistinguishedAwardsRecep-tiononApril21,2013,attheGreat Lakes Science Center.The Appreciation & Distin-guishedAwardsReceptionisheldinconjunctionwiththeCouncil Annual Meeting.Pleaseplantoattendthiseventto recognize these deservingScouters.
PaulR.Imm
DavidM.Blank KennethF.Fox
J.TimothyMohr DianePopik
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING BEGINS PHASE ONE OF CONSTRUCTION GOALTheFriendsofScouting(FOS)teamsgatheredonJanuary16,2013,tobeginconstructiononthe
• Board Pacesetter Campaign: over $139,000 or 113% of goal!• Community Campaigns: over $126,000 or 121% of goal 249 donors!• Family Campaigns: over $237,000 or 105% of goal – 2,493 families donated!• Good Scout Luncheon raised over $359,000, with over 350 attendees!• Total amount raised: $875,000 – 5.5% over Goal, and total of 3,440 donors in FOS!The2013Campaignisofftoagreatstart,aswell,underthedirectionofMr.Dise
TRAIL MARkERPublished six times a year by The Greater Cleveland CouncilBoy Scouts of America2241 Woodland AvenueCleveland OH 44115-3295Telephone: (216)861-6060Fax: (216)861-3431website: www.gccbsa.org
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President CouncilCommissioner ScoutExecutive Designer
Somewhere out there a boy has a dream. He may dream of great adventures
or tons of laughter with his friends. He may dream of being a big achiever. He may dream of having someone to look up to, someone who cares about him and makes him feel special. Maybe he just dreams of belonging. Our calling is to help him fulfill that dream.
Cub Scout Day Camp and Boy Scout Summer Camp are places where dreams come true – big dreams! When you take a boy to camp you may be leading him to grand memories that will last a lifetime. You are taking him on an adventure and you are placing him on a sure path to manhood. A boy who goes to camp learns about an incredible world that is more fantastic and amazing than he can imagine! He learns about community and service to others. He gets to achieve something.
Who is this boy with these big dreams? He’s right there – in your pack or troop. Even if he has not been too active for a while, even if his family may be struggling financially, and even if he has never been to camp...he still holds onto his dream. We just cannot let him down. Let’s get him to camp this summer – no matter what. Let’s make his dream come true!
The process is simple, just follow the plan:• Work with your district executive to schedule a school presentation, such as an assembly in the gym. The presenta-
tion should be interactive and hands on. Setting up a model campsite with camp gear is one great example. If possible have some of the older Scouts participate by talking with the potential new recruits. The more action shown, the more interested the boys will become.
• During the assembly, conduct a boy-fact survey. Surveys can be provided through the Council Service Center. The surveys will provide the boys’ top interests, as well as mailing addresses.
• Once the boy-fact surveys are collected, an invitation letter should be sent to the potential new Scout and parents, inviting them to the troop sign-up event.
• A final phone call should be made by the Scoutmaster to each of the parents, reiterating the letter of invitation, and confirming their attendance at the troop sign-up night.
The Council Service Center is here to help with your recruitments in the following ways:• Providing Boy Fact Surveys• Assisting with invitational letters to parents• Helping with scheduling and setting up school assemblies• Providing fliers
THE COUNCIL RESTRUCTURING PROCESS
ItisourpleasuretoinformyouthatthenominatingcommitteesfortheEast,West,&Centraldistrictsareformed.Thenominat-ingcommitteehasaveryimportantresponsibility.Thecommitteeistaskedwithselectingaslateofcompetentofficersandmembersatlargeforthecouncil’snewdistricts.Theofficerswillformthedistrict leadershipteam,andothermemberswillhelpserveonafunctional teamwithin a certain committee.Theplan is for thenamesofthemembersonthenominatingcommitteetobereleasedintheInformer(Council’semailblast)andlistedonthecouncilWebsitebetween30and60daysoftheannualbusinessmeetingwithineachdistrict.Then,ourfamilyofScoutingvolunteersmayreachouttoanyofthenominatingcommitteememberstoprovidethemwithsuggestionsforcertainpositionsonthedistrictleadershipteamoronthecommittee.Thisisdonebecausenominationswillnotbeacceptedfromtheflooratthetimeofthedistrictelectionattheannualbusinessmeeting.
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Receptionist Joann McCaskill (216) 861-6060
Registrar Rose Greenberg (216) 458-8912
Field Staff Assistant Shirley Surrell (216) 458-8906
APPRECIATIVECOMMuNITYThoughtful, helpful, always there, nice, kind-hearted, supportive - from Cleveland to the suburbsAnitaBruce,Cleveland:“I want to personally thank the Boy Scouts for the great job they did on both front and back yard in raking leaves.”Mrs.ERusyniak,Brooklyn:“My thanks to the Scouts for doing a splendid job raking my yard.”Mr.RichardWrightSr.,Cleveland:“Thank you so very much for raking our leaves.”Mr.ClementBaimeister,Cleveland:“Thank you very much. They did a wonderful job! I am on oxygen 24-7 and it was bothering me to look at all those leaves. Now I can see green.”EmoryPhelps,Cleveland:“Thank you so very much for your kindness.”AmainaByrd,Beachwood:“Thank you, may God bless you.”Sharonzetzer,ChagrinFalls:“Words cannot express just how much I appreciated the great job you all did cleaning up my yard.”PhyllisBullock,Cleveland:“I am so grateful to the Boy Scouts for raking my leaves. My dad was active in Scouting.”DorisRoss,Cleveland:“Thanks a whole bunch! My yard looks great.”Mrs.M.H.Harris,Bedford:“I thank you so much for a deed well-done.”Ms.VirginaRuzzo,Parma:“Thank you so much for the hard work you did raking all those leaves off the lawn.”Mrs.EmilyKertz,MapleHts.“A big thank you for raking the leaves! Good job.”AdellaGray,Cleveland:“I just want to let you know that I was so pleased to wake up this morning, to see my back yard clean, and also the front yard. I just want to let you know how much I appreciate you.”PatriciaYodes,Lakewood:“Thank so much for raking my yard. This is a wonderful service to those of us who aren’t able to do it any longer: You did a great job.”LauraSmith,Cleveland:“Thank You Thank You Thank You!!! I can’t thank you enough for all of the time you spend helping me.”Ms.GladysCastro,Cleveland:“Many, many thanks for doing my yard work, I really appreciate it, being that I’m a senior. God bless you.”
SHAkER HEIGHTS PACk 1, GLACIER RIDGE DISTRICT GOOD TURNSTheCubScoutsofPack1 inShakerHeights
ended 2012 by displayinga very important Scoutingprinciple, which is serviceto others. In November,theyjoinedotherlocalpacksinparticipatingintheYardChargeofShakerHeights,wheretheyhelpedtotidyupourcommunity.InDecember,theyhadtheopportunitytovolunteerattheMayorFrankG. Jackson’sHoliday Basket Give-Away. Alongwithseveralreligiousandcivicorganizations,twokeyScouts,Aiden KeonigbergerandJonathan Beard, bothWebelosScouts,helpedtoassembleall items necessary for a wonderful holiday mealfor many individuals who were in need. Pack 1wouldliketothanktheClevelandFoodBankfortheopportunitytoservethecommunityandforthewonderfullessonitprovidedfortheCubScouts.
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CONGRATULATIONS, EAGLE SCOUTS WHERE ARE THEY NOW?PharmacistMike PollockworksforKaiserPermanenteattheSnow
Roadlocation. Whilemostpeoplethinkof thepharmacistat the localdrugstoreorgrocerystorefillingprescriptionsforindividuals,theyalsoofferadvicetotheirpatients.Dependinguponthesetting,pharmacistsalsoadvisephysiciansandotherhealthpractitionersontheselection,dosages,interactions,andsideeffectsofmedications.Theymonitorthehealthandprogressofregularpatientstoensurethattheyareusingtheirmedicationssafelyandeffectively.MikecreditstheFirstAidMeritBadgeforinforma-tionandadviceheusesonadailybasis!
Theseduties encompass a smallpartofMike’sdaily responsibilities.Mike specializes in home infusion oncology pharmacy. An infusion is
Where and when did you join Scouting?I don’t remember specifically when I joined Scouting. My brother is an Eagle Scout and is eight years older than me, so I always
was “in” Scouts. I helped him with his Life project. My dad made it to the Star rank and was in the military. When he retired, we moved to Walton Hills where I earned my Arrow of Light Award. I remember joining Troop 447 in Bedford in 1986, and helping with an Eagle Scout project almost immediately. The Eagle Court of Honor followed, and I had a speaking role in the ceremony. I decided then that I would work to achieve my Eagle Scout Award which I did so in 1993. Mr. Lord, our Scoutmaster, was instrumental in helping me work through some problems that arose, and I am forever grateful for his support and leadership.
What did you like most about Scouting?I loved our high-adventure trips. We went to Tinnerman twice. Memories of sleeping on the rocks, getting in the tent and sealing
it before the bugs came out for dinner, cliff jumping...I remember it like it was yesterday. I want to go to the Sea Base and Philmont with my sons, since I missed them as a Scout.
Did you have a favorite Scouting activity?Participating in C.O.P.E. and Klondike derby were the activities I enjoyed most. Both were competitive and wonderful team
building experiences. It was fun seeing who had the skill of the moment, and how we were all empowered at different points during an exercise. I also liked camporees and the creative process of choosing a patrol name and designing our flag.
What skills did you learn in Scouting that you still use today?I use so many skills I learned in Scouting. I like to think I do a great meal in the Dutch oven because of all my practice when I
was a Scout. I use my knots and lashings, just to name a few.
Do you have a favorite merit badge(s)?Photography, Wilderness Survival, Life Saving and First Aid Merit Badges all come to mind as favorites. Photography is one of my hobbies.
Do you have any thoughts on how being an Eagle Scout has helped you in your career?Scouting taught me how to interact with adults and my peers, a skill that I use on a daily basis interacting and counseling custom-
ers. Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout taught me to recognize my strengths, run a meeting and be goal-oriented. My life and career benefit from these disciplines all the time!
Can you offer a challenge to new Eagle Scouts on what is expected of them in the future?New (all) Eagle Scouts need to take the responsibility and challenge of mentoring others Scouts along the journey very seriously. I
wouldn’t be an Eagle Scout if it was for Mr. Lord, my family, and others guiding and helping me along the path. As Eagle Scouts, we need to encourage Scouts to embrace all the pieces and parts of the Scouting experience because that is where the value and memories will come from.
As a volunteer, what do you like most about Scouting now? I love spending time with my sons in all different types of settings. I think it’s important for them to see me in this role, and I like
getting to know their friends and their parents. We all enjoy each other’s company so it makes it very easy.
What point of the Scout Law is most important to you?Cheerful …be happy. Why make someone else miserable! Any random thoughts about Scouting that you would like to share? Thank you, to all who volunteer to help out beyond just attending with your son. We all are volunteers, and you cannot understand how
essential and appreciated your help is. THANK YOU to those who have helped me personally, professionally, and in the world of Scouting.
DOVER ROCKPORT DISTRICTTroop 41 Bethesda Lutheran Church (SM – Carl Meermans)
James Blakely FellTroop 225 St. Bernadette Catholic Church (SM – Rich Noga) Jacob P. OgonekTroop 287 Lakewood Catholic Academy (SM – Eric Augustine)
Cornelius Joseph O’Sullivan William Morrison Rouse, IVTroop 421 American Legion Post 421 (SM – James Delaney) Grant Lee Hom Nolan James ZubinQUARRYLANDS DISTRICTTroop 201 Kiwanis Club of Olmsted Falls (SM – Ken Fox) David Clark GrahamTroop 215 BPO Elks Lodge #1815 – Berea (SM – Doug Runyon) Matthew Jeremy MetzgerTroop 226 Strongsville United Methodist Church (SM – Oren Youngstein) Matthew S. Bischof Steven R. Custer Sean S. Lincoln Steven A. ObedTroop 228 United Methodist Church of Berea (SM – Jim Laubert) John Sarkis Cary Matthew James Morgan Nicholas Matthew ShaferTroop 332 St. Richard’s Roman Catholic Church (SM – William Bratton) Peter J. Gilles Matthew Allen HallTroop 636 Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church (SM – Steve Maliszeski) Jeremy Robert SwanbergTroop 701 Rotary Club of Strongsville (SM – Scott Horan) Anthony Thomas Kowalski Cameron James Perisutti Michael Anthony YanettaPIONEER DISTRICTTroop 88 Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (SM – Ed Riegelmayer) Shawn Allen PrioreTroop 319 Brooklyn Firefighters Local 1145 (SM – Thomas Schloemer) John Thomas Moynihan Michael Thomas SchloemerTroop 263 Parma South Presbyterian Church (SM – Richard Polak) Kyle David BaerCrew 526 St. Albert the Great Catholic Church (NL – Joseph Marencik) Michael Thomas Hardig Matthew J. MarencikTroop 526 St. Albert the Great Catholic Church (SM – Christopher Moryan) Alexander Ernest Moryan Nathaniel Christopher Moryan Corey A. NehodaCUYAHOGA VALLEY DISTRICTTroop 216 Northfield Presbyterian Church (SM – William Skerl) Daniel Joseph ZalarTroop 223 First Congregational Church of Twinsburg (SM – Peter Dale) Craig Robertson Davenport Jared Michael Doe Christopher Bernard ReedTroop 297 Independence United Methodist Church (SM – Jerry Borowski) Matthew MroczynskiTroop 575 St. Barnabas Catholic Church (SM – Sal Messina) Matthew David Newrones Michael Edward PaceGLACIER RIDGE DISTRICTTroop 15 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (SM – Spencer Richmond) David Francis KilroyTroop 367 St. John of the Cross (SM – Brian Matz) Nicholas Jerome CorboCROOKED CREEK DISTRICTTroop 150 Federated Church (SM – Jeff Suzelis) Justin Scott Abbarno Blake William NelsonTroop 309 Garfield Memorial Church (SM – Fred Taylor) Robert D. McLain Keifer Anthony WileyTroop 380 St. Martin of Tours Church (SM – Mike McDonald) Dylan John LItricoTroop 504 VFW Post 1863 (SM – Herb Wilson) Sagar Amrania
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AuSTRALIA:Cub Scout Law:Cub Scouts are loyal and obedientCub Scouts do not give in to themselvesScout Law:A Scout is trustworthyA Scout is loyalA Scout is helpfulA Scout is friendlyA Scout is cheerfulA Scout is considerateA Scout is thriftyA Scout is courageousA Scout is respectfulA Scout cares for the environment
CHILEScout Law:The Scout places his honor in being worthy of trust.The Scout is loyal.The Scout is useful and helps others,without thinking of compensation.The Scout is a friend to all and a brother to any Scout.The Scout is courteous and gentlemanly.The Scout loves Nature and protects animals and plants.The Scout smiles and sings in difficult times.The Scout is obedient.The Scout is thrifty.The Scout is clean and pure in thought, word and deed.
NORWEGIANScout Law:A Scout is open to God and His word;A Scout accepts responsibility for him/herself and others;A Scout is helpful and considerate;A Scout is a good friend;A Scout is honest and trustworthy;A Scout knows and protects the Nature;A Scout thinks and acts independently, and tries to understand other people;A Scout does his/her best in difficulties and troubles;A Scout is thrifty;A Scout works for peace and understanding between people.
SINGAPOREScout Law:A Scout is to be trusted.A Scout is loyal.A Scout makes friends, establishes and maintains harmonious relations.A Scout is disciplined and considerate.A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
SOuTHAFRICANScout Law:Our actual laws are based on an abbreviatedversionoftheBritishlaws;A Scout’s Honor is to be trustedA Scout is loyal.A Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help othersA Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other ScoutA Scout is courteousA Scout is a friend to animalsA Scout obeys ordersA Scout smiles and whistles under all difficultiesA Scout is thriftyA Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.
brotherly, courteous, kind,obedient, smiling, thrifty,clean in body and mind”
SWEDISHScout Law:A Scout is reverent to God and His word.A Scout is honest and trustworthy.A Scout is friendly and helpful. A Scout is considerate and a good companion.A Scout overcomes difficulties with humor.A Scout learns to know and protects the Nature.A Scout accepts responsibility for herself or himself and others.
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SCOTT STRAUSS – EAGLE SCOUT AND 9/11 HERO –
TO SPEAk AT GOOD SCOUT LUNCHEONScott Strauss, featuredinAlvinTownley’s,Legacy of
Honor: The Values and Influence of America’s Eagle Scouts, andthe Oliver Stone film, World Trade Center, will deliverthe keynote address at the Greater Cleveland Council,BoyScoutsofAmerica’sannualGoodScoutAwardLun-cheon.TheeventwillbeheldatNoon,Tuesday,May7,2013attheRenaissanceCenterindowntownCleveland.An Eagle Scout and member of the Emergency Service
unit of the New York CityPolice Department, Straussand others risked their livesto rescue two Port AuthoritypoliceofficersduringtheSep-tember11,2001,attacks.ThisamazingrescueearnedStraussNYPD’s highest award, theMedal of Honor. Strauss hasalso received numerous otherawardsforhisbraveryandser-vice, including the Medal ofValorin1997.
A retired detective of theNYPD,StraussisnowtheCorporateDirectorofSecurityandEmergencyManagement for theNorthShore–LIJHealthSystem,wherehisresponsibilitiesincludeoversightofhospitalinvestigationsandmanagingsecuritypoliciesandprograms.Straussisalsoactiveinhiscommunityasa29-yearmemberoftheMineolaVolunteerFireDepartment,wherehewasalineofficeraswellastheirChiefofDepartment.Heisatwo-timerecipientofhisfirecompany’scoveted“Firefighter of the Year” award, as well as the town ofHempstead’s“FirefighteroftheYear”for2010.
Heisalsoamemberofmanycommunity-basedorga-nizations, as well as an Assistant Scoutmaster for BoyScoutTroop45,whereonesonisanEagleScoutandtheothertheAssistantSeniorPatrolLeader.Troop45boastsamembershipof50Scoutsand40adultleaders/committeepeople.ThisisthesametroopofwhichStrauss,hisfatherandbrotherswerememberswhentheywereScouts.
Ifyouwouldlike to attendt h e d i n n e r ,please contactthe Boy Scoutof f ice at 216-861-6060 or goonline at www.gccbsa.org formore informa-tion or to maker e s e r v a t i o n s .R e s e r v a t i o n sare required inadvance. Dead-line is Fr iday,April26,2013.
Thisyear’sluncheonchairwillbeBob Troop,CEOoftheShamrockCompanies.TheGoodScoutLuncheonisthesinglelargestfundraisingeventfortheGreaterClevelandCouncil.Thegoalforthisyear’seventistoraiseover$400,000.Fundsareraisedintwoways.Corporatetablesaresoldatlevelsfrom$2,500to$20,000,andtablehostsarerecruitedtofillatablewith 8 to 10 guests interested in supporting the Scoutingprogram.ThisyearthespeakerwillbeScott Strauss,formerNYPD officer and 9/11 Hero. For additional informationabouttheGoodScoutLuncheon,contactcouncilDirectorofDevelopment,Pete Biltz,at(216)458-8934.
FINANCE NEWS
CORPORATETABLESPONSORSHIPOPTIONS:
$20,000 Scoutmaster Sponsorincludes “Scoutmaster” recognition in all printed materials,
signage at the lunch, preferred table seating for up to eight guests.
$10,000 Eagle SponsorIncludes “Eagle” recognition in all printed materials, signage at the lunch,
preferred table seating for up to eight guests.
$7,500 Life SponsorIncludes “Life” recognition in all printed materials, signage at the lunch,
preferred table seating for up to eight guests.
$5,000 Star ScoutIncludes “Star” recognition in all printed materials, signage at the lunch,
preferred table seating for up to eight guests.
$3,500 First Class SponsorIncludes “First Class” recognition in all printed materials,
signage at the lunch and a table for up to eight guests.
Abovetablesincludecorporatelogointheprogram.
$2,500 Tenderfoot Scout SponsorIncludes “Tenderfoot” recognition in all printed materials,
signage at the lunch and a table for up to eight guests.
10TH ANNUAL GOOD SCOUT LUNCHEON Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Cleveland Renaissance hotel
2013 FOS
COUNCIL TEAM
DAVEGOOCHVicePresident–DevelopmentPresident, VAM Associates, Inc.
GLENNMAXWELLCommunityFOSChairPresident, Performance AlloysMaterion Brush, Inc.
PAuLKOOMARFamilyFOSChairVice President, Healthnetwork Foundation
RALPHDISECouncilFOSChairPresident, Dise & Company
JIMMCCLuRGBoardFOSChairPresident, Seaforth Mineral & Ore Company, Inc.
PETEBILTzStaffAdvisor
BOBTROOPGoodScoutLuncheonCEO, Shamrock Companies
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PLEDGE YOUR JAMES E. WEST FELLOWSHIP GIFT
Did you know you can pledge yourJames E. West Fellowship gift over time?Anumberofdonorshave suggested tousthatweremindScoutersandsupportersofScoutingthatthisisstillaviableoption.
JamesE.WestwasthefirstChiefScoutExecutive of the Boy Scouts of America.Heservedinthatcapacityforthreedecades.The West Fellowship award honors his
The 2012 sale introduced a new vendor, PecatonicaRiver,andseveralnewproductsandpackagingoptions!Thefeedbackonthesenewchangeshasbeenverypositive!AnythoughtsorsuggestionsyouhavecanbedirectedtoPeteBiltz,DirectorofDevelopment,atpete.biltz@scout-ing.org.OurcommitteehasalreadymetinFebruaryandinitialplansareunderway!
Hereareafewquickfacts:• $1,105,000 gross council sales and over $370,000 returned in cash commissions to units (34%)• 54,030 containers of popcorn sold (11,849 of the small caramel tin was the top seller)• 195 units sold out of 8 delivery locations• 1,154 military donations made to support our troops with fresh popcorn
Listedbelowarethetop15Scouts fromtheGreaterClevelandCouncilwhowererecognizedat theQ for a DayeventheldJanuary26,2013.Waytoguys!
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TRAINING SCHEDULETraining Date Time/Location Details/Fee
Boy Scout Leader Specific March 2, 2013 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 18700 Westwood Dr. Strongsville, OH 44136 Register and pay online at http://gccbsa.kintera.org/bsls0313. Contact: Patrick O’Leary at 440-846-9665 $5.00
Wilderness First Aid Training April 5-7 Beaumont Scout Reservation, 2429 State Route 45N, Rock Creek, Ohio 44084 See below for details. Contact: Gary Musselman, [email protected]
Outdoor Leader Skills April 12-14 Beaumont Scout Reservation, 2429 State Route 45N, Rock Creek, Ohio Contact: Greater Cleveland Council 216-861-6060
Woodbadge April 26-28 Beaumont Scout Reservation, 2429 State Route 45N, Rock Creek, Ohio Contact: Greater Cleveland Council 216-861-6060Fast Start online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all leaders by program no fee
Severe Weather Training online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org One registered person must be trained in every unit no fee
This is Scouting online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all leaders no fee
Safe Swim Defense online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee
Safety Afloat online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee
Troop Committee Challenge online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all troop committee members no fee
Cub Scout Leader Specific online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org
Youth Protection online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all adult leaders no feeFortrainingsattheServiceCenter,registerwithJennifer [email protected].
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WILDERNESS ENGINEERS WEEkENDMAY 3 – 5, 2013
NO SPECIAL SKILLS NECESSARY...just the desire to help bring the Scouting program to all youth through a positive camping experience.
WENEEDYOURHELPTOMAKETHEWEEKENDSuCCESSFuL!
Joinourcarpenters,masons,electricians,plumbers,painters,andlaborgroupsaswefixupBeaumontforits67thcampingseason.Now is the time to challenge other adult members of your unit, union or business to participate. Mealsandhousingwillbeprovided.Reservationsrequired!!
Toregisteronline,gotohttp://gccbsa.kintera.org/wewspring13or call Chris Friswold at 216-458-8904. For more information contact Carl Boyles,DirectorofSupportServicesat216-458-8921,[email protected].
forqualifiedstaffmemberstobepositiverolemodelstoScoutsofallages.Weareexcitedto announce several key staff members who are taking important roles. Alexander FrankohassignedonastheBusinessManager/VolunteerCoordinator.AlisanEagleScoutfromTroop41inBayVillage,andhasworkedatsummercampforseveralyears.Benjamin BrackmanissigningonasourAquaticsDirector.BenhasseveralyearsofexperienceonsummercampstaffatWoodlandTrailssummercampintheMiamiValleycouncil.BenisexcitedtojoinusinClevelandtomake2013summercampmemorable.Our famouschef,Bill, returns toBeaumont fora secondyearofBBQbrisket,pulledpork,andpineapple-upside-downcake.Ifyouhaven’ttriedhiscooking,youaremiss-ingout.Ifyouoranyoneyouknowisinterestedinworkingonthishighenergyteam,pleasecontactPhil Williams,[email protected](216)458-8932.
BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION
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2013 CAMP OPPORTUNITIESPULL-OUT SECTION
BeaumontScoutReservationoffersprogramopportunitiesduringthe“off-season”toScoutsandunits.Theseoffseasonprogramsallowunitstousecookie-cutterprogramthatisprovidedbythe council for their campouts atBeaumont.TheseprogramsarealsoopentoScoutswhomaynothavetheopportunitytoattendtheirunit’smonthlyactivities.
Extreme Weekends are the bookends ofour summer season. Scouts and families areencouragedtocomeouttoBeaumontforthelongholidayweekend,andhavearelaxingtimesleeping over in the outdoors. The programduringextremeweekendsisvaried,andScoutsandfamilieswillhavetheopportunitiestoclimb,hike,fish,swim,shoot,andboat.
FAQSWho can come to Extreme Weekends?Extreme Weekends are considered family camps. This
means that Scouts and their families are encouraged to attend. Scouts should come with their families and enjoy a full day of activities.
When should we sign up?Registration opens 2 months before the program and closes
Friday of the week before the camp. If you are bringing your entire pack, please let us know and register at least 2 weeks ahead of time.
What can siblings do?Brothers and sisters will be able to participate in everything
that is age-appropriate for them.What activities are available at what time?The activity schedule is determined by the number of
participants, and participant interest in specific activities. Since most of the activities require specialized staff, it is important to denote which activities you are most interested in so that we can make sure we have adequate staffing to run the program.
What do I do the rest of the holiday weekend?That is really up to you. Beaumont Scout Reservation
will provide programs on Saturday for those interested. There is a bike trail nearby, historic covered bridges in Ashtabula, 1,200 acres to explore, or plenty of lakes for fishing.
PUTTING THE “OUTING” IN SCOUTING!
CUBS • WEBELOS • BOY SCOUTS • VENTURERS
REGISTRATION AND FEESTo register visit http://extremeweekends.beaumontgcc.comRegistration the day of the program will take place in the dining hall at the Augustus Training Center
• Swimming• Theme-related Activities – Crafts, Games• Outdoor Cooking• Special Events• Exciting Campfire with Staff and Cub Scout Participation• Field Sports — BB Guns, Action Archery• Nature and Conservation• Campsite Living• Beaumart Trading Post• Parents MUST BE WITH Scout at all times
The cost to attend Cub Scout Adventure Camp is: $45perCubScoutand$30peradultpartner,ifpaidbeforeMay31,2013$55perScoutand$40peradultpartner,ifpaidafterMay31,2013.
Registeronlineathttp://gccbsa.kintera.org/wrc2013.• These fees cover the cost of all patches for Scouts, program supplies, participation awards, meals, lodging, insurance, etc. • Additionally, any adult attending Webelos Camp (full or part time) MUST BE a registered member of Boy Scouts of America. • Sessions have a limited capacity. Any registered Webelos Scout (including third grade graduates) may attend Webelos camp. Webelos camp programs are conducted during the summer at the Beaumont Scout Reservation. Webelos camp is a three-day, two-night experience, and contains separate activities for first and second year Webelos.
WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMPBEaUmONT SCOUT RESERVaTiON • JULY 24-27, 2013
CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE CAMP
BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION
JULY 1-2, 2013
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BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION SUMMER CAMP 2013
BEAUMONT YEAR-ROUND CAMPSBeaumont Scout Reservation is offering a series of new camps in 2013.
Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Boy Scouts will get to choose from a wide range of specialty camps.
LOOkING FOR ADVENTURE? Beaumont Scout Reservation has that, and much more for 2013. There are so many new programs at Beaumont Scout Reservation this summer it’s hard to keep track, but here are just a few to wet your whistle:• Beau - Games• Beaumont 5K• Campsite award• Open Camp – Daily!!!• Chaplain’s aide Program• Beaumont – Duty to God award• Top Shot• Beaumont Conservation award• Gateway award• Cast iron Chef• B – midway• Family Night – Thursday• Order of the arrow – Ordeal Program• Troop Challenge• Veteran Camper award• Pioneer Honor Camper Program
For more details on all of these programs visit the Greater Cleveland Council Web site. Registration for these events is online.
SHOOTING SPORTS CAMP
APRIL 27 & SEPT. 28
Cub Scouts and
Webelos can earn
BB and Archery
Belt Loops.
Boy Scouts can choose
to take either Rifle,
Shotgun, or Archery
Merit Badges.
OUTDOORSkILLSL CAMPSEPT. 22 THRU 23
Scouts will have the
opportunity to work
on Wilderness Survival
merit badge and
Pioneering merit badge.
Wilderness Survival
Scouts get to stay over-
night at camp and stay in
the shelters they built.
ATV CAMP(NEW)
AUG. 10 & 17; SEPT. 28
Boy Scouts and
Venturers will learn
the safety techniques
for safely operating an
All-Terrain 4-Wheeler.
They will also receive
some instruction on the
Automotive Maintenance
merit badge.
ERC PROGRAMCAMP
AUGUST 10 & 17
Cub Scouts can earn the
Wildlife Conservation
and Weather Belt Loops
and Academic Pins.
Webelos can earn the
Naturalist and Forester
Activity Pins, and Boy
Scouts can work towards
earning many of the
Merit Badges.
SCOUT FISHING FRENzY
AUGUST 10
Cub Scouts, Webelos,
and Boy Scouts get the
chance to compete
in Beaumont’s
fishing tournament.
CLIMBINGCAMP
JUNE 1 & SEPT. 14
Boy Scouts,
come earn the
Climbing Merit Badge
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shouldprovideaminimumof50%oftheactivitycost.Campershipsarenottransferable,refundableandhavenocashvalue.Applications must be submitted no later than March 30, 2012 for all Boy Scouts and no later than April 13,
2012 for all Cub Scouts. Applications received after these dates will be reviewed but may not be granted due to limited funds. All information in this application will be treated confidentially.
Note:FundsavailableforCampershipscoveredbythisapplicationcomefromfundsrestrictedforusefor youth members oftheGreaterClevelandCouncil attending camp activities on Council operated properties,DistrictCubScoutCamps,orPhilmontwiththeCouncilContingent.
Please read all instructions completely and fill in all spaces. Do notincludeextrapaperwiththisapplication.
Boy Scouts – Return completed application no later than MARCh 28, 2013Cub Scouts – Return completed application no later than APRIL 12, 2013
BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION RANGER JAY GORHAM RECOGNIzEDOnDecember8,2012,agroupofCampmastersmetattheBeaumont
CampmastercabintodedicateaplaqueinhonorofformerRanger Jay Gorham.
JayGorhamwastheBeaumontrangerfrom1957until1989whenheretired.underhisleadership,manyofthefamiliarfeaturesatcampweredeveloped,includingthethreesub-camps,theconstructionofCubWorld,and Family Camp areas. In addition, Jay instituted the very successfulCampmasterCorp,wherehevolunteeredafterheretired.TheCamp-masterCorpisstillveryactivetothisday.Ifyouwouldlikeinformationonjoining,pleasecontactChris Friswold at(216)458-8904.
Campmasters sitting (L-R): Jeff Saba, Ron Szago, Tom Gray, John Prizzi. Standing (L-R): Neil Copeland, John Kochis, Bob Goodrich, Ed Montgomery, Richard Mehling, Norm Wells, Bob Brice.
ORDER OF THE ARROW UNIT ELECTIONShas your unit scheduled an Order of the Arrow election?AsuccessfulunitelectionisthefirststeptoattainingmembershipintheOrderoftheArrow.
The Requirements for Brotherhood membership:1. Been an Ordeal member for at least 10 months. 2. Be Active member of your Scouting Unit. 3. Be Active paid member of Cuyahoga Lodge. 4. Write a letter to the secretary on why you wish to attain Brotherhood status. 5. Pay the $33.00 Brotherhood fee. Where/When?Brotherhood Ceremonies are held at Spring Fellowship, June Ordeal, Summer Camp, August
Ordeal, and Fall Fellowship at Beaumont Scout Reservation.Understanding the following information will be important to experience the Brotherhood honor.• Know the Signs showing your membership within the Order of the Arrow. • The Obligation • The Admonition • The OA Song • The OA Handclasp • The Sign of Ordeal Membership To gain a better understanding of the Ordeal,review these questions:• How did I provide service to my camp? • What did I do well, not so well? • What did I learn about myself? • What did I learn about others? • What positive personal experience did I have on my Ordeal? • What can I do to make sure others have similar positive experiences? • What did I learn from the ceremonies? • How can I use what I learned to benefit my unit? Serve Your UnitRemain active with your unit, and use what you have learned and practiced to better serve the unit.
Serve or plan to serve the lodge. Become an active member, by paying your dues, attending service days, Ordeals, Fellowships, and Conclave.
When you have reviewed the above items, think about what you have learned, done, and planned to do, you are ready to seal your membership.
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Venturing officers association
objectiVes: Get as many people ACTIVELY involved as soon as possible. Use people in positions where they utilize their strengths. Work together as all ideas are potentially good ideas.Show courtesy at meetings - one conversation at a time.Forget about the past and get on with building an organization that's right for the present and the YOUTH!Plan activities across the council while still encouraging units to plan and organize their own crews.
VenturingRendezvousatBeaumontScoutReservationthissummeronJune30–July3.Venturersfromacrossthecouncilareinvitedtoparticipateinthisevent.Venturerswillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateindifferentprograms,fromClimbingtoATVridersafety.Thecostis$110perparticipantandisduewithregistrationbyJune15.VenturerswillcampinBeaumontVillageandparticipateinprogramsinthemainpartofcamp.Ven-turerswillbeprovidedfoodandcookingequipmenttomaketheirownmeals.VenturersareencouragedtoattendwiththeircrewsorprovisionallytomeetotherVenturers.Formoreinformationpleasevisitthecouncilwebsiteatwww.gccbsa.org,orcontactPhilip Williams at216-458-8932.
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAININGAllVenturersareencouragedtoattendNYLT.TheNYLTcoursefocusesonwhata
tionhashadaverysuccessfulyear.Sofar, we have had our annual VOAPicnic,hadablastassistingwiththeCub Haunted Weekends at Beau-mont,hadanawesome, fun-packedWhirlyBall tournament, and haveeven gone to Kalahari! upcomingevents we all have the opportunityto attend include National YouthLeadership Training, our first-everVenturingRendezvousandtheVOApicnic. Let’s make these events asgreatastheothershavebeen!
As president, I have challengedmyself.ItismyvisiontomakeGreaterClevelandCouncil’sVenturingpro-grambetter-known,andourScoutsandadvisorsveryactive,whichwillhelp us build a more thriving pro-gram together. I challenge you toassistmeinfulfillingmyvision.First,I challenge you to make Venturingwell-known. This can be as simpleaswearingyouruniformwhenyoustopatthestoreafteryourmeetingororganizingaserviceeventwithyourcreworship.Evenrecruitingafriendto join our program will do this.Secondly,Ichallengeyoutobecomemoreactive.Ifarepresentativefromeach crew and ship in our councilwastoattendeachofourVenturingOfficer’s Association meetings, theoff icers, advisors, and I would beabletohaveabetterpictureofwhatyouwanttoseefromourVenturingprogram.Thiswillalloweveryone’svoicetobeheardandhelpustofindeventsthateveryonewillwanttopar-ticipatein.Don’tbeafraidtoattendsomethingyouhaven’tbefore,suchasNYLTortheVenturingRendezvous,andencourageyourfellowcrewmatesandshipmatestogoshootingoronacampout this spring. Lastly, I chal-lenge each crew and ship to find avision.Atanupcomingmeeting,setagoalthatyouandyourfellowScoutswouldliketoseehappen.Thiscanbewhateveryouclearlyseeyourselfandyour fellow Venturers doing in thenearfuture,suchashavingagreateramountofattendancetoyourhomeunitmeetings,oranevent thatyouwilldotogetherinthedistantfuture,suchasabackpackingtrip!
This year in Scouting has beensuccessfulsofar,solet’scontinueontogether to make Venturing a suc-cesseverywhere.AthrivingprogramstartswithYOu,anindividualScoutoradvisor.Youcanmakeadifference,andtogether,wecanmakeourpro-gramthebestitcanbe.
TheVOAWhirlyBalleventwasahugesuccess. Around 75 Venturers attendedto compete in the annual VenturingWhirlyBall. Crew 652 continued theirdominationinWhirlyBallbyblowingoutthecompetition.CongratulationstoCrew652onwinning!
Everyone had a lot of fun and we arelookingforwardtonextyear.
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Our Friends of Scouting kick-off provided a “FIRMFOuNDATION”aswebuildourcampaignandcelebrate“CharacterunderConstruction”.
Withhardhatsandsafetyvestsdonned, the Greater ClevelandCouncilandtheirsharpvolunteersgathered together to kick-off ourannualfundraisingcampaignatPre-cisionEngineeringinIndependence.
LedbyoverallFOSChairman,Dana Allender, Vice Presidentat InfoCision, the announcementwas made that Dover Rockportisalreadyat28%asofJanuary16.Weareproudtobethewinnersof“The Golden Hammer Award”.
By the time you read this, weanticipatewewillbehalfwaytoourgoalof$82,000.ThanksgoouttoLee Belardo, Paul Adair, Chris Carmon, Dr. Tom Coletto, George-Szent-Kiraly,andCurt Cousineau.SpecialthankstoNoel Bartlett for his commitment toFOS, as well as for bringing in$2,700inONEpresentationfromTroop77andtheirgenerousleadersandparents!!
SHIVER ME TIMBERS! Getreadytoputonyourblackhatsandwoodenlegsandwalkthe
plankatourannualDayCampatSouthMastick.Allswash-bucklersare invited for funandgamestheweekof June17-21.SearchfortreasureasyourScoutparticipates inarchery, scienceandnature,sports,andcrafts,andabucketfullofgoodtimesareinstore.Registeronlinenowat:gccbsa.kintera.org/cubadv2013
PINEWOOD DERBY
UPDATE!
JoinusonApril20at Bay PresbyterianChurchasweburnupthe track racing ourcars for our DistrictDerby!!
Registrationandweigh-intimeis8:30-10:00a.m.
Racestartspromptly
at10:00a.m.
Above: Dana Allender at Kick-Off, wins the Golden Hammer Award
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Quarrylands oFFiCersDistrict Chairman VACANT District Commissioner Gary Musselman (216) 621-0082 [email protected] BS Roundtable Cmr. Dave Ross (440) 734-2511 [email protected] CS Roundtable Cmr. Joel Bussman (440) 716-8804 [email protected] Misc. Commissioner Bill Sheehan (440) 777-9038 [email protected] ADC Berea/BrookPark/Middleburg Joe Mazur (216) 433-7554 [email protected] Scott Reichert (440) 668-8440 [email protected] Strongsville John Hogan (440) 878-3890 [email protected] Olmsted Falls VACANTADC North Olmsted Tom Andrako (440) 716-1660 [email protected] Membership VACANTSchool Night Chair Connie Sheehan (440) 777-9038 [email protected] Chairperson VACANTPopcorn Kernel Mike Ballas (440) 238-9634 [email protected] FOS Chairman VACANTFamily FOS Ken Fox (440) 391-0624 [email protected] FOS Jason Hilliard (216) 258-8515 [email protected] Advancement Ron Morgan (440) 234-3623 [email protected] Eagle Scout Coordinator Don Lommler (440) 779-8092 [email protected] Badge Counselor Coordinator Jim Brown (440) 891-5955 [email protected] Training Patrick O’Leary (440) 846-9665 [email protected] Scout Training Bob Sullivan (440) 235-0934 [email protected] Boy Scout Training Patrick O’Leary (440) 846-9665 [email protected] Cub Scout Activities Jeff Tirey (440) 572-0595 [email protected] Scout Activities Dave Metzger (440) 427-8874 [email protected] Technology/
Communications Tony Wulk (216) 470-3191 [email protected] District Webmaster Andrew Young (440) 846-0825 [email protected] District Executive Kallee Kissling (216) 458-8930 [email protected] Check out the Web page: www.quarrylands.net
69.77%TopLeaderTrained 30 Trained Top Leaders
MARCH CALENDAR3 EagleRecognitionDinner7 Roundtable,BereaunitedMethodistChurch,7:00p.m.17 St.Patrick’sDayParade28 unitCommissionerMeeting,7:00p.m.29 ScoutServiceCenterClosed/ScoutShopOpen(inobservanceofGoodFriday)
APRIL CALENDAR11 Roundtable,BereaunitedMethodistChurch,7:00p.m.25 unitCommissionerMeeting,7:00p.m.
For the latest calendar information and event details go to gccbsa.org/calendar
ROUNDTABLEIf you’re interested in networking with other adult leaders from the Quarrylands
QUARRYLANDS DAY CAMPIt’snottooearlytostartthinking
aboutdaycampinJune!TheQuarrylandsDayCampwill
be held at the Cuyahoga CountyFairgrounds in Berea. ContactKallee [email protected],orifyou’dliketovolunteertohelp!
DAYCAMP:CuyahogaCountyFairgrounds
JuLY15-19Theme:“Pirates”
Joinusforafun-filledweekofCubScoutadventure!
Troop664
WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAININGAPRIL19-21BEAuMONTSCOuTRESERVATIONWildernessFirstAidaddressesprovidingemergency
careinaruralorwildernesssetting.Thisisadvancedfirstaiddesignedtoprepareleadersoftreksandanyoutingatalocationmorethan2hoursfromemergencymedicalcare.Certificationof two leaders isrequired forPhilmont,andstronglyencouragedforotherhighadventurebases.
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pioneer officersDistrict Chairman VACANTDistrict Commissioner Ron Blazak (440) 237-4456 [email protected] Vice Chair VACANTBoy Scout Forum VACANT Cub Scout Forum Rich Thoma (440) 567-4368 [email protected] Chair VACANT Membership Chair VACANTProgram Chair Tom Sutyak (440) 845-8907 [email protected] Activities Chair Bill Thrasher (440) 237-6222 [email protected] Chair VACANTTraining Chair VACANT Advancement Chair Denise Hughart (440) 842-8093 [email protected] Day Camp Director Ken Kuzcma (216) 534-4056 [email protected] Camp Program Dir. Jen Davis District Director Dan Varn (216) 458-8919 [email protected]
51.85%TopLeaderTrained 28 Trained Top Leaders
MARCH CALENDAR4 EagleScoutRecognitionDinner,12:00noon, ClevelandRenaissanceGrandBallroom5 DistrictCommittee,7:00p.m.,RidgewoodunitedMethodistChurch17St.Patrick’sDayParade
APRIL CALENDAR1 DistrictCommitteeMtg.7:00p.m.RidgewoodunitedMethodistChurch11 DistrictForum,Meal&Fellowshipat6:45p.m.,meetingsbeginat7:30p.m. RidgewoodunitedMethodistChurch
MAY CALENDAR6DistrictCommitteeMtg.7:00p.m.RidgewoodunitedMethodistChurch
A 2010 Centennial Quality District DISTRICT DINNER RECAPOnJanuary27,closeto100ScoutersandguestsfromthePioneerDistricttook
OutstandingCharterOrganization–St. Albert the Great Catholic Church (Pack,Troop,andCrew526,Crew2010)
Finally,thedinnerendedwiththepresentationoftheDistrictAwardofMerit,thehighestawardthatavolunteercanreceivefromthedistrict.Thisyear’srecipi-entswerePat Bunch,ScoutmasterTroop192,andJim Van Gilder,ScoutmasterTroop211.CongratulationsgoouttothemandalltheawardwinnersforthegreatjobthattheydointhePioneerDistrict.
THANk YOU TERRY BYRNEAttheannualdistrictawardsdinnerthePioneerdistrictwillbidfarewellto
Terry ByrneasDistrictChairman.Terryassumedtherolein2010andguidedthedistricttothegreatsuccessesthathavebeenachievedinthepastyear.Throughouthistenure,hehasworkedtirelesslyinallareasofthedistricttoensureasuccess-fuldeliveryoftheScoutingprogramtoasmanyyouthaspossible,andhelpingtoprovidethemthemeanstodoso.AllofthemembersofthedistrictwouldliketoconveytheirsincerethanksandgratitudetoTerryforallofhishardworkanddedicationtotheScoutsofthePioneerDistrict.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIONEER DISTRICT “WEEkLY UPDATE”Areyouanadultvolunteerwhowouldliketoknowaboutdistrictandcouncilactivities?
Well,nowisyourchance.Everyweek,the“Weeklyupdate”ise-mailedouttoallleaderswhohavesubscribedtothelist.Intheupdatearenoticesregardingpolicy,updatesonactivities,andall-aroundvitalannouncementsregardingcouncilanddistrictfunctions.Ifyouareinterestedinsubscribingtothisonlinenewsletter,[email protected]. 2013 District Award of Merit Winners Pat Bunch and Jim Van Gilder
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WHOQuALIFIES?The top 4 finishers of each rank in each Pack in the Cuyahoga Valley District are eligible to race at the District finals.AWARDS:ALL participating Scouts will receive a 2013 Pinewood Derby Pin! Additionally, trophies will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each rank. HOWDOIREGISTER?Registration is ONLINE ONLY. Registration Deadline is Friday, April 19, 2013. The cost is $6.00 per scout
***GREATERCLEVELANDCOuNCILPINEWOODDERBYRuLESAPPLY***Rules posted at: www.gccpwd.weebly.com/rules.html2013 Cuyahoga Valley District Pinewood Derby Registration info at http://gccbsa.kintera.org/cvpine2013
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two riVers officersDistrict Chairman openTraining Chairman Tim Mohr (216) 941-7319 [email protected] Chairman Rich Rozman (440) 951-5677 [email protected] Chairman Cory Paul Serving in Afghanistan [email protected] Chairman Tom Averit [email protected]. D. Boyce Committee Galen Younkin (216) 251-2534 [email protected] Chapter Advisor John Coffey (216) 226-2333District Webmaster Don Friswold (216) 577-9358 [email protected] Executive Jonathan Sweet (216) 568-8923 [email protected]
Current information on the Web at: www.tworiversgcc.org
REQuIREMENTS1. A nominee must be a registered Scouter.2. A nominee must have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both.Note: The nature and value of “noteworthy service to youth” may consist of a single
plan or decisions that contributed vitally to the lives of large numbers of youth or it may have been given to a small group over an extended period of time.
3. Consideration must be given to the nominee’s Scouting position and the corresponding opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectations of that Scouting position.
4. The nominee’s attitude toward and cooperation with the district and/or council is to be taken into consideration.
5. Nominations cannot be considered for posthumous awards.DistrictAwardofMeritapplicationsareavailableattheCouncilServiceCenteror
online at scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33720.pdf. Applications must be received by theCouncilServiceCenternolaterthanTuesday,April30,2013.
SCOUT WIRE UPDATEAMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR RATING STRIP INTRODUCEDTheNationalRadioScoutingCommitteeispleasedtoannouncethattheBSAAwards
The International Divi-sion of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica has introduced anew emblem that seeks tobroadenknowledgeofinter-nationalScoutingandincreaseappreciationandawarenessofdifferent cultures and coun-tries.unlike itspredecessor,the International ActivityBadge, the standards for theInternational Spirit AwardareuniformlysetacrossalloftheCouncilsintheBSA.TheawardmaybeearnedbyScoutand Scouter alike and is agreatwaytolearnmoreaboutScouting around the globe.Formoreinformation,http://www.scouting.org/filestore/inter-national/pdf/130-044_WB.pdf
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DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT NOMINATIONS DUEItisthattimeoftheyearagainforyoutotallyupallthegooddeedsnoticedandnominatea
greatservantleader!TheDistrictAwardofMeritisthehighesthonorthatcanbegiventoanadultleaderonthedistrictlevel.Thisawardisforservicetoyouthinexcessof5years.Self-nominationdisqualifiesthecandidate.Itisalsotheonly“non-square-knot”awardintheknotawardgroup.Pleasegetyournominations to J.B. as soonaspossible. Pleasegetnomination formsatwww.gccbsa.orgorfromtheCouncilServiceCenter.AwardswillbepresentedattheFreedomTrail/TwoRiversIceCreamSocialonThursday,May9,2013,at7:00p.m.NominationformsmustbetoJ.B.SizemorebyApril15.
RECRUIT THIS SPRING!Please contact J.B. Sizemore at (216)
458-8915 for itemsonhowtoconduct asuccessfulrecruitmentevent.Keystosuc-cessare
1. Plan recruitment activity 2. Promotions & Poster for School talks, flyers 3. Conduct fun event 4. Hold a great 1st activity for boys and parents.
BOYS’ LIFE JOkE OF THE MONTHJim:Whydidthedinosaurcrosstheroad?J.B.:Beatsme.Jim:Becausechickensdidn’texistyet!Lesson: Dinosaurs and chicken make a tasty meal.
TRAININGS March 2 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training April 5-7 Wilderness First Aid Training, full details on page 8April 12-14 Outdoor Leader SkillsApril 26-28 WoodbadgeMay 3-5 Wilderness Engineers WeekendFull details for all council trainings can be found on page 8.
rience.DayCampisaweekfilledwithgreatoutdooractivitiesincludingarchery,artsandcrafts,science,sports,natureandteambuildingactivities.ScoutscanconquertheirfutureinCubScoutingbyspendingaweekbattlingpiratesandsearchingfortreasures!JUNE 10-14 River Grove Picnic Shelter, North Chagrin Reservation – Cleveland Metroparks 17-21 South Mastick Picnic Shelter, Rocky River Reservation – Cleveland Metroparks 24-28 Oak Grove Picnic Shelter, Brecksville Reservation – Cleveland MetroparksJULY 8-12 Shelterhouse Picnic Shelter, South Chagrin Reservation – Cleveland Metroparks 8-12 South Cuyahoga County Sportsman Club – North Royalton 15-19 Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds – Berea
FOS SPECIAL THANkSAspecialthanksgoesouttotheCrooked
CreekFriendsofScoutingteamfor2013.The 2013 team actually started workingin 2012 to put us on the road to successfor2013.Jackie Miotto,thenewDistrictFamily Friends of Scouting Chairperson,hasbeenworkinghardtorecruitnewpre-sentersandschedulepresentationsforeveryunits’Blue andGold dinnerorCourtofHonor.Jim Thompson,thenewDistrictFOS Chairperson, has been working torecruitnewvolunteers andhelporganize