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News Blast March 30, 2015
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Council Wide Announcements & Calendar |
Council Annual Recognition Dinner
The Trails Banquet Facility, Lafayette IN Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Gathering - 6:30 PM & Dinner - 7:00 PM Cost: $25.00
Event will include dinner, short business meeting, recognition of 2015 Silver Beaver Award Recipients, 2014 Eagle Scouts, 2014 Top Popcorn Units & Sellers, Hornaday Silver Award Recipient, and installation of 2015 Council officers.
2015 Silver Beaver Recipients:|
Bob Burchell
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Sam Midkiff
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Nick Pate
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Sam Rance
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Tony Schroeder
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Owen Wolfe
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Access 2014 Eagle Scout List
Register and prepay for the dinner by April 22nd at CampMaster.
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Scouting for Food Drive - May 16th
Our annual Kroger Scouting for Food drive is an outstanding opportunity for Scouts to participate in a service project that will benefit hundreds of families in their local communities. The Boy Scouts have partnered once again with Kroger and the Girl Scouts to help meet the needs of local food banks across Indiana. Access printable flyer for details!
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Wabash College Eagle Scout Scholarship Applications Are Still Being Accepted
Applications are still being accepted for the Wabash College Eagle Scout Scholarship despite the original due date of March 23rd! If you are interested, apply now! Access details here.
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Part Time Office Help Needed
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Cub Scout Mom & Me
Overnight Camp July 11-12, 2015
at Camp Buffalo
This camp is for Tiger Cubs, Wolves, & new Bears to attend with a parent or guardian. Check in at 1:00 PM Saturday and check out at 10 AM on Sunday. All Cub Scouts and Webelos are welcome, but we encourage older Bears & Webelos to attend Adventure Camp held at Cary Camp June 28 - July 1 and July 1 - July 4, 2015. Fee is $12.50 per person up to June 20th and is $18.50 per person after June 20th.
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Voice of the Scout Survey
The Voice of the Scout program was adopted as a key way to collect experience feedback and deliver upon the expectation of members as they participate in Scouting.
Look for an email from the Boy Scouts of America in your inbox soon if you have not already received it! Scouts & Venturers over 14, parents, volunteers and chartered organizations are being sent (via email) the Voice of the Scout Survey. The surveys have been designed to be very brief but will give needed insight into the variety of experiences at the unit and district level within our council. We welcome all opinions/responses and hope that every survey recipient in our council will participate!
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REMINDER:
Campership Applications Due May 1st
Leaders, camping season is just around the corner! Don't forget to submit campership applications if you have any Scouts that require financial assistance. Make sure that all the components of the campership are completed because the committee will be evaluating the monetary support based on the information provided.
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Tour and Activity plans are very important. They ensure that proper planning has been done for any adventures that your unit is preparing to undertake. We are here to support your adventures!
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Adult Counselor Training for Catholic Religious Emblems
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Continental Breakfast / Registration 8:30 AM
Training Program 9 AM - 11:30 AM; Evaluations 11:30 - Noon Access registration form here or contact Marcia Eckstein via email or phone (765-457-4747) for more information. Deadline for registration is 5 PM Tuesday, September 8th. |
Youth Protection is of the upmost importance to all of us as we serve the youth in our Packs, Troops, Crews and Explorer Posts. For a while now, Youth Protection training has been mandatory for all who have volunteered to be adult leaders. We are aware that for some, completing the Youth Protection Training in a timely manner has become a challenge.
The council's Youth Protection Champion Committee was created to help unit leaders complete Youth Protection Training in a timely manner and avoid delays in rechartering. As a committee, they monitor Adult leader Youth Protection status, and as you and your leaders' training nears expiration, they will contact you and provide the means to get your Youth Protection Training current.
The Youth Protection Champion for our Council is Mike Richardson from Logansport, Indiana. Mike brings more than 20 years of Scouting experience and leadership to this position. The District Representatives are: North Star District - Cheryl Heuer
Peshewa District - Diane Carman
Wabash Valley District - Raf Tordil
We appreciate the efforts of our Youth Protection Champions, and with their help we are doing better as a council! Your District Youth Protection Champion will be contacting your unit in the next few months or weeks to introduce himself or herself and to offer any assistance you may need to ensure your unit is 100% Youth Protection Trained. Thank you for your attention to this. We look forward to serving you and your youth to make sure everyone involved in Scouting has a safe, enjoyable experience.
Units still requiring Youth Protection Training to complete their recharter for 2015 are:
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Troop 310
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Pack 3144
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Post 2352
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Troop 498
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Pack 3405
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Camp Work Days Scheduled
The Property Committee would like to invite all volunteers, either Scouts or adults, to participate in this year's Camp Work Days.
There will be one at Camp Buffalo on May 2nd from 8:00 am till 4:00 pm, with lunch provided. There will be one at Cary Camp on May 9th from 8:00 am till 4:00 pm with lunch provided.
The Cary work day is in conjunction with the OA Spring Ordeal; if you are a member, register for the Ordeal and stay for supper.
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2015 Summer Camp Opportunities:
Boy Scout Resident Camp
June 14 - 20, 2015
| Camp Buffalo (This week is Closed)
| June 21 - 27, 2015
| Camp Buffalo (This week is Closed)
| June 28 - July 4, 2015
| Camp Buffalo (This week is Closed)
| July 5 - 11, 2015
| Camp Buffalo
| July 12 - 18, 2015
| Camp Buffalo
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Adventure Camp Cub & Webelos Resident Camp Session 1:
| June 28 - July 1, 2015
| Cary Camp
| Session 2:
| July 1 - 4, 2015
| Cary Camp
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Day Camps June 6, 2015
| Kokomo, IN
| June 23 - 26, 2015
| Rensselaer, IN
| June 16 - 18, 2015
(Note: These are New Dates)
| Converse, IN
| July 21 - 24, 2015
| Camp Buffalo - Monticello IN
| July 25, 2015
| Greentown, IN
| July 28 - 31, 2015
| Cary Camp
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Family Camping Mom and Me Cub Scout Camp July 11 & 12, 2015 Camp Buffalo
Cub Haunted Weekend|
Session 1:
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October 23 & 24, 2015
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Cary Camp
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Session 2:
| October 24 & 24, 2015
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Cary Camp
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Applications for Financial Assistance for Needy Scouts
Applications for Financial Assistance with membership registration fees for Needy Scouts should be filled out, signed by both parent and leader, and submitted to the council. Scouts who request assistance for a uniform shirt will not be awarded this until they have received their first rank and this information as been turned in to the office.
General information about Applications for Financial Assistance for Needy Scouts.
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New Spring T-Shirts are in stock now!
Come in and check them out!
Kokomo Trading Post Hours:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Reminders from the Trading Post:
Due to changes being made to the Cub Scout Program, all of the books, rank awards, belt loops & pins, Webelos pins, recognition awards, and certificate cards that are associated with the Cub Scout program that will end on May 31, 2015 are
no longer returnable! If you would like monthly statements emailed to you at the beginning of each month, please email Debbie in the Trading Post, and you will be added to our "monthly" list!
Unit account statements will be mailed to all leaders and institutional heads in July and December to ensure records are reviewed annually by both unit leaders and chartering organizations.
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BSA Encourages Strong Reading Skills
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April 2015
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Office & Camps Closed for Good Friday
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11-12
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IOLS & BALOO Training - Camp Buffalo
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$80 Payment Due Date for Boy Scout Summer Camp
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Executive Board Meeting - 6:30 PM Cary Camp
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Commissioners Meeting - 6 PM Cary Camp
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Council Annual Recognition Dinner - 6:30 - The Trails Banquet Facility, Lafayette
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| $20 Deposit Due Date for Cub Scout Cary Adventure Camp
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May 2015
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Campership Applications Due to Council
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Volunteer Work Day at Camp Buffalo
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OA Lodge Meeting - Grissom Air Museum 2 PM
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Property Committee Mtg - Cary Camp 7 PM
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8 - 10
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OA Spring Ordeal - Cary Camp
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Volunteer Work Day at Cary Camp
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Finance Committee Meeting - Kokomo 7 PM
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Program Committee Meeting - Cary Camp 7 PM
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Early Bird Fee Deadline for BS Summer Camp
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Salute the Scout Purdue Baseball Game - West Lafayette 1 PM
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Executive Committee Meeting - Kokomo 7 PM
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Memorial Day - Office & Camps Closed
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Commissioners Meeting - Cary Camp 6 PM
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OA Scout Night at Victory Field - Indianapolis 7 PM
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Scout About 5K/10K Run - West Lafayette 8 AM
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View Full Council Google Calendar
(The Council Google calendar includes both council and district events, meetings and roundtables in addition to Council events.)
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Wabash Valley District Announcements
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Wabash Valley District Contacts:
District Executive - Dylan Melling 765-639-4398
District Director - Colin Earl 920-540-8015
District Commissioner - Dirk Hilt 765-418-6278
District Chairman - Mike Boebinger 217-313-7688
Wabash Valley serves Benton, Carroll, Tippecanoe,
Warren & Northern Fountain Counties
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District Pinewood Derby
Be sure to register your top three Cub Scouts for the District Pinewood Derby on April 18th at the Tippecanoe Mall. There will be three races, with a championship race at noon. We recommend sending one youth per time slot. Please be sure to register your youth for the appropriate races. Cost is $5 per boy. If you have questions please contact Dylan Melling at 765-639-4398..
Spring Camporee
Troops, be sure to register for the Spring Camporee April 17th to 19th! Events focused around Greek Mythology will challenge both new boys who just crossed over as well as seasoned Scouts! The cost is $15 per person, which includes lunch! For more information please look on CampMaster.
Scout About 5K/10K Race
Scouters, have you signed up for the Scout About 5K/10K race yet?
BALOO Training June 6th
Cub Scout Packs, make sure that you have leaders attending the BALOO training on June 6th! Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch and all the handouts. This will be a fun day of learning how to put on the best outdoor program possible for your Cubs! Registration is now live on CampMaster.
Mayors' Breakfast
Thursday, April 23, 8:00 AM come out and support Friends of Scouting in the inaugural Mayors' Breakfast. Mayors from Lafayette, West Lafayette, and Delphi will be in attendance sharing the impact of Scouting's service to the community and how it greatly benefits the cities.
President of Purdue University, Mitch Daniels will be the special guest speaker in attendance. Please share this event with local businesses and community members. You can register by filling out the brochure and sending it to: P.O. Box 6753, Lafayette IN 47903-6753 or email your registration to [email protected].
On May 16th Purdue Baseball will be hosting a Salute the Scouts game, 1 pm at Alexander Field. There are two ticket packages available. The $5 package will include a ticket, patch, and the on field activities. An $8 package will include a ticket, patch, on field activities, hot dog, and soda. Registration through CampMaster.
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Wabash Valley District Eagle Scouts
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Michael Krane
| Troop 303
| Alexander Lodde
| Troop 303
| Michael Sambolin
| Troop 303
| Daniel Baldwin
| Troop 307
| Connor Armuth
| Troop 338
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Peshewa District Announcements
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Peshewa District Contacts:
District Executive - Daniel Carbaugh - 765-480-3716
District Commissioner - Don Harper - 765-860-4474
District Chairman - Nick Pate
Peshewa District serves Blackford, Grant, Howard, Miami
and Wabash Counties
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Peshewa District Calendar
April
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Peshewa Volunteer Roundtable
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| Peshewa Pinewood Derby
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District Committee Meeting
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May
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Peshewa Spring Camporee
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Volunteer Leader Roundtable
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District Committee Meeting
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Cub Scout Pinewood Derby
Saturday April 18, 2015
Come join the RACING SPECTACLE that is the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby!!! On Saturday, April 18th at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds, within the Lion's Club Block Building, Cub Scouts and Adult Volunteers will have the chance to race for the finish line and trophies of having the best pinewood derby car.
The cost for the 2015 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby is $5.00. This event is on Campmaster and registration is setup for individual registration for Pinewood derby. For more specific information, including race rules, please visit CampMaster.
Boy Scout Spring Camporee
On May 1-3 The Peshewa District will host Smashmouth Friday Camporee. Units will participate in a fun weekend of competition and music. Peshewa will be hosting this Camporee at 5625 N 700 east, Kokomo, IN 46901 (on Google maps it shows it as Special Moment's Bridal). The cost of admission to the Smashmouth Friday is $7 per person in attendance. Anyone registered by April 26 will receive a patch for the event. Those registered after that date will be able to purchase whatever patches are left at $5.00 per patch. For more information and registration information, please see CampMaster.
Scoutmaster Specifics
Adult leader training at Camporee: On May 2nd the Peshewa District will be offering adult leader training at the Spring Camporee. Adult leaders will be able to complete Scoutmaster Specific Training at the Camporee. This is available for Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters.
Day Camps
For all our day camps, Scouts will need closed toed shoes, no flip flops or sandals. Units will be required to have 1 adult for every 4 Scouts and a minimum of 2 adults (for two deep leadership). Units that are having trouble finding adults need to contact Susan Livings (574) 344-3103. Camperships for those who can't afford Day camp are due May 1st.
Kokomo Day Camp
The Kokomo Day camp will be June 6 at Saint Joan of Arc Church. Camp will be starting at 9 AM and end at 3:45 PM. Registration is by unit online at CampMaster. This camp will be a fishing day camp. Scouts are encouraged to bring fishing poles with them. All Scouts must wear closed toed shoes, no sandals or flip flops allowed. All early registration is $20.00 if signed up and paid by May 23rd (paid in the office or online). After May 23rd, the cost is $30.00 and shirt is not guaranteed.
Converse Day Camp
The Converse Camp will be at Rainbow Christian Camp from June 16-18. Early registration cost is $65.00 if paid by June 3rd. After June 3rd camp will cost $75.00 and shirt is not guaranteed. We will have swimming at the Converse Day Camp; Scouts will need swim wear for camp.
Greentown Day Camp
The Greentown Day Camp will be July 25th at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds. Camp will start at 9 AM and end at 3:45 PM. Registration is by unit online at CampMaster. All Scouts must wear closed toed shoes; no sandals or flip flops will be allowed. Early registration is $20.00 if signed up and paid online or in the office by July 11th. After July 11th the cost is $30.00 and a shirt is not guaranteed.
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Peshewa District Eagle Scout:
Colton Pratt Troop 506
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North Star District Announcements
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North Star District Contacts:
District Executive - Jason Revord - 765-418-7381
District Commissioner - Tressa Bowman
District Chairman - Tony Schroeder
North Star District serves Cass, Fulton, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski
and White Counties.
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Come celebrate another wonderful year of Scouting in North Star District!
The North Star District Dinner will be May 17th at Camp Buffalo at 6:00 PM. Cost is $15 per person. Register via CampMaster.
Nomination forms for this award are due to the Council office by April 15th. If you need additional information contact Jason Revord at 765-418-7381 or jason.revord@scouting,org
North Star District Award of Merit Nomination Form
District Spring Camporee April 24th
The Spring Camporee will be held this year at France Park outside of Logansport on April 24th through the 26th. The fee is $13 per Scout and participants may register and pay via CampMaster.
Check in will begin at 6 pm on April 24th and run until 8 pm. The theme for this year's Camporee will be Off the Grid Wilderness Survival.
The main event will be an Amazing Race style event that will include stations such as canoe portage, build your own water purification system, campfire building, Archery and Tomahawk throwing, Orienteering, knot tying/lashing station and first aid. Some stations will include a draw your fate component which will decide which knot or lashing you will have to complete, which first aid scenario you will face, or what style of campfire you will be required to build to give a few examples. Training for the different race stations will be provided the morning of the race for those wishing to improve their skills before the competition.
After the race will be a free time period with many activities such as Frisbee Golf, bike trails, fishing, a zip line and many other options. Also the Order of the Arrow is planning to conduct a callout for those units that may have held their OA elections after the Council Klondike.
Friends of Scouting Golf Outing May 2nd
You're invited to attend the North Star Friends of Scouting golf outing at 1:00 PM, May 2nd at Pine View Golf Course in Monticello. Rain delay date will be May 16th. The cost for a team of four will be $200 dollars and will include golfing/cart fees, pulled pork dinner, access to a live auction, and a gift bag. There will be options to purchase Mulligans and a ruler to spot the ball, also there will be competitions such as longest drive, closest to the hole and closest drive to the center line, each competition will include prizes for the winners. This event is for adults only as adult beverages will be present and 2 drink tickets will be provided at registration. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Now is the Time to Plan your March or April Bowlathon!
Contact Russ Wiseman at 219-819-0070 for more information.
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North Star District Eagle Scouts:
Nathan DeMien Troop 154
Jarod Heuer Troop 227
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Takachsin Lodge - Order of the Arrow
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Order of the Arrow Takachsin Lodge Contacts:
Lodge Chief - Lucas Bowman
Lodge Advisor - Steve Bowman
Staff Advisor - Chas Triplett
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Upcoming Events:
OA Conclave is April 17 - April 19 at Camp Belzer, 6102 Boy Scout Road, Indianapolis (Northeast side of Indy). This is a MUST GO EVENT! You will have a great time, so make sure to sign up on CampMaster early.
Unit Elections can be scheduled now.
OA Spring Ordeal is May 8-10 at Cary Camp. This is another opportunity for those candidates to complete their Ordeal requirements to become members of the OA. It is also a great time for Ordeal members to pursue their Brotherhood.
OA Outing on May 29-30 to attend the Indianapolis Indians "Scout Night at Victory Field". This will be the second year we have attended this event and we are looking forward to the game, snack and camping in the outfield.
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Training Contacts:
North Star District Training Chair - Sam Rance
North Star District Outdoor Leader Skills - Scott Grandstaff
North Star District Youth Protection - Mike Richardson
Peshewa District Training Chair - Randy Rusch
Wabash Valley District Training Chair - Ann Harding
Council Training Staff Advisor - Chas Triplett
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills with BALOO Training Weekend
8 AM Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 5 PM Sunday, April 12, 2015at Camp Buffalo. Cost is $25. Register via CampMaster by April 1st. This training is for Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leaders to gain practical skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors Hand-on course includes setting up campsite, pitching a tent, hiking, outdoor cooking. This course fulfills positional training requirements. If you wish, you may come early on Friday evening, April 10th to set up your gear, camp, have dutch oven crackerbarrel, and enjoy fellowship with other Scouters! Access Printable Flyer
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Wood Badge Leadership Training 2015Crossroads of America Council (Indianapolis) and Prairie Lands Council (Illinois) are offering Wood Badge courses in 2015.
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Training
Please help us keep your trainings up to date. Look at your Training Records on My.Scouting.org, if there are missing trainings or incorrect training information on your record, please call Laura at the Hingst Service Center 800-844-0537.
Advancement
It is important to report Advancement as soon as your Scouts earn it. Even if you are not going to give recognitions until later, please turn Advancements in to the Hingst Service Center when they are earned. There are a lot of new Cub Scouts that were recruited this fall; these Scouts should have earned their Bobcat by now. If you have Scouts that have earned their Bobcat and you have not sent in Advancements on them, please do so.
Campmasters
We are always looking for good volunteers to serve as Campmasters at Camp Buffalo and Cary Camp. If you are interested in serving in this capacity contact Don Harper at 765-860-4474.
Service Hours
If your unit has done service hours this past year and you have not logged them on myscouting.org please contact Chas Triplett with your information. We know all units do service; it is very important that we log these hours. We are willing to help you with this if you don't want to do it on your own.
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Tributes/Memorial Contributions
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In Memory of:
Lloyd Molter
From: Eugene & Betty Molter Bill & Linda Robertson Janice Holihan Alan Washburn Stephan & Linda Vaughn Donna & Charles Hollingsworth Wayne & Teresa Schriner Wayne & Beth Turnpaugh Ronald Scott Teresa Hoover In Memory of: Timothy Guse From: Lisa Guse In Memory of: John Borneman From: David & Judy Cotterman |
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