Troop 111

September, 2008 Roundtable:

• Steve Berry - Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner 
• Ken Albers - Venturing Roundtable Commissioner
• Dion Riehs - Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner

Dave Belzer - Committment ‘09 (Recharter)

Last year we set the standard for the council on rechartering and goals
The event will be held at three locations
See Flier

Dick Brown - Popcorn

Sep 8 deadline for orders online
Another training date this Sat 09/06 at 10:00 at HOAC service center.
Popcorn Sale Begins Saturday (09/20/2008)
See Flier

Kris Kranbuhl - Thunderbird District Camporee

Be Prepared II (Emergency Preparedness)
Emergency Preparedness & First Aid
Oct 10 - 12
Blue & Gray Park
$7.00 per person
2nd year webelos and above
Register now.
See Flier

Laura Crotty - in the new uniform - Cub Scout Family Campout

09/26/2008 - 09/27/2008
At Rotary Youth Camp 6:30 PM Friday to 1130 AM Saturday
$8 per person
Cracker barrel on Friday / Breakfast on Saturday
Staff needed (Boy Scout age or older)
See Flier

Kathy Ruth - School Night for Scouting

Presentations at the schools (7:00 PM)
Troop 111 is this coming Thursday night at Hillcrest Elementary
Volunteers needed for paperwork and presenters

Leroy Felzien - Food Drive in Raytown

REAP is running out of food and buying it frm Harvesters
Oct 18th and 25 for Raytown Troops and Packs

Barb Shaffer - Torch of Gold award

Honoring individuals in scouting working with youths with disabilities
Only 2 selected from each district.
Make nominations now.

Forrest Bolles - Boy Scout Leader Training
Verna Ashcraft - Cub Scout Leader Training

Training starts on September 18th
Every Boy Deserves A Trained Leader
See Flier

John York - Order of the Arrow

Fall Fellowship
Friday Sep 19-21 at Naish
Register by 09/12
$20 or $28 to attend

Winter Banquet 01/23/09

Membership cards at table

Jim Scalf - Winter Activity - Wilderness Survivoree

01/30/2009 - 01/31/2009
Lone Jack, Missouri
See Activities Page

Ken Feunfhausen - Merit Badge Academy 2009
There was no announcement about this, but we need to register in November for:

Merit Badge Academy 2009

August, 2008 Roundtable (Dion Riehs / Kris Krahenbuhl)

Cub Scout Family Campout
09/26/2008 and 09/27/2008
   See Flier

Popcorn Sale starts. Dates announced.
   See Flier

Merit Badge Academy 2009
Sign up by next Roundtable
   See Flier

Kris Krahenbuhl - Camporee
 Be Prepared II (Emergency Preparedness)
 Emergency Preparedness & First Aid
 Oct 10 - 12
 Blue & Gray
 $7.00 per person
 See Flier
 
 
Kathy Ruth - School Night for Scouting
 Goal of 700 new scouts
 Kickoff is Monday 08/11
 Pack Representatives please visit either location
 Council Office or Our Lady of Lourdes in Harrisonville
 7:15 PM
 
World’s largest Marbles tournament
 Toy Miniature Museum
 Trying to make the Guinness
 Swinney Rec. center
 See flier
 
 
Kelsey Clark - Order of the Arrow
 Last induction weekend of the year
 08/22/2008 - 08/24/2008
 See flier
 
 Fall fellowship
 09/19/2008 - 09/21/2008
 See flier
 
 
Mike Husk - Wood Badge
 Two openings left for the cycle
 See flier
 
John Ledford (Troop 262) - Bass Pro Shops
  and Food Drive
 08/22,23,24/2008
 for “Share the Harvest”
 Six Merit badge classes being held at BPS
 See Flier
  
Forrest - Boy Scout training coordinator
 Training available for adults
 Scoutmaster / Assistant 09/18 and 09/25
 Outdoor leader training taking place in conjunction with camporee.
 Register by 09/16/2008
 See Flier
 
 

Rank Requirement Changes

I just picked up a notice from BSA about Rank Requirement Changes for 2008.  These changes affect Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class candidates.

Communications Merit Badge

For the last couple of weeks and continuing for the next couple of weeks, we will be working on the Communications Merit Badge.  This is an Eagle Required merit badge that’s not too hard to complete.  The requirements path we will take will be (1d, 2b, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (b or c), 8, 9).  Some of the requirements must be started (or completed outside of the meetings) (3, 4, 5, 9).  Please have your scout work on requirements 3, 4, 5 and 9 and be prepared to present when they are ready.  This coming Monday will concentrate on completed requirements 3, 6 and 9.

Bartle Scout Camp

Our summer camp session is quickly approaching; July 27 - August 5, 2008.  Before we attend camp, EVERYONE must have an updated health form — no exceptions.  Updates to health forms are based on age.  Everyone must have a completed Class 1 Health form signed annually.  All under the age of 40 must have a completed Class 2 Health form updated and renewed by a physical every third year.  Those over the age of 40, must have a completed Class 3 Health form which requires a physical exam every year.  If your scout requires special medication, we must have an Administering Medications form on file.  Also it is now a requirement for us to have on file a Picture/Photo Release Form.  These forms are kept at summer camp for the session and are kept at the troop for use in emergency situations throughout the year.  We require these forms for all activities.  Please ensure your scout’s (or your) health forms are in order.  Contact Mr. White at the next troop meeting to be sure.

Bartle Summer Camp Merit Badges

Merit badges are essential to making higher ranks and there’s no better place to concentrate on merit badges than Merit Badge Academy and Summer Camp.  Please have your scout fill out (circle) the desired merit badges for summer camp and bring the completed form to the next meeting.  Also, certain merit badges are available in the troop.  Be sure to see our list of Merit Badge Counselors.  If you need to earn other merit badges, please check the council web search tool for the full registry of Merit Badge Counselors.

Bartle Outposts

We have three confirmed Outpost Programs for session 6: Action Archery, Carnival in the Woods and Turkey Wing Gun Club. 

Uniforming

Reminder: During the summer time (when Belton Schools are not in session), we enjoy wearing the Activity Uniform (commonly known as the Class B).  Of course, if you need a Scoutmaster Conference or a Board of Review, you should wear the Field Uniform (Class A).  Even the Class B should be worn as a uniform;  being neat, clean and properly tucked and scout related.  The Scoutmaster will be in Class A for all meetings.

Opening: A Family (by Glenna Davis)

Steve Berry:
   Introduction of Roundtable Commissioners

Dr. Joe Mackey:
   A Powerpoint slideshow of announcements
   will become a permanent part of Roundtable
 
   Units with extra adults???:
      Adults are needed in schools to conduct scouting programs
      please contact the council office.
 
   Tribal Celebration coming up May 30, 31, June 1st
      Encourage new Braves to go (free for Braves)
      New council ring to be dedicated during the tribal celebration
      New Braves will receive an invitation from a Chieftan.
 
John Morales:
   Program Aids
   Need more parents
 
Jason Bledsoe:
   Next month (May) is the Program Planning Fair.
   Start assigning ”popcorn Kernels” now.
 
Josh Morales:
 Recognition of Merit Badge Counselors from last week’s Merit Badge Academy
 
Dan Morales:
   Rep from each unit should come by the table to correct unit adult training records.
   Please ensure all adults are trained.
   A DVD will be on display (running) in the hall showing information about youth protection
 
Cindy Cone:
   ”Ten Commandments Hike” will be May 18th, 2008
   Activity will start at 143rd and Lamar and will:
      Visit 5 houses of worship
      Learn about the Ten Commandments

   $ 5.00 per kid or adults
   Patches will be given
   Council-wide event

Bill Tablosky:
   Powder Horn training is coming
   Open to Venture and Boy Scout Leaders
   15-17 of August, 2008
   5-7 of September, 2008
   Camp Naish
   Fun
 
Mike Husk and Janet Thornburg:
   Wood Badge training is coming
   Get apps in as soon as possible.
 
   The 12 & 13th will be the last weekend for Boy Scout Leader training this Spring.

   D.O.E. will be at Rotary Camp May 2 & 3rd
 
Leo Berroterran:
   FOS - Friends of Scouting
   Congrats to units with free rank advancements!:
   601, 195, 323, 32
  
   FOS Call night next Thursday (April 10th)
   Volunteers needed for a simple-to-do (pre-programmed calls) process

   Please Sign up for FOS and/or sign up to do a presentation.
 
Ken Feunfhausen:
   Merit Badge Academy
   Get cards tonight (check them)
   760 scouts registered for 1800 seats
   140 staff
   Jason Davis receives a plaque for his help as Ken’s assistant.
 
Leroy Felzein:
   Raytown - Good Turn for America (REAP)
   Pick up bags from REAP HQ
   Saturday 5th and 12th
 
Kay Duncan:
   Day Camp
   $45 due April 9th for boys
   $60 after April 9th
   tbirddaycamp@aol.com
 
Kelly Klaussen:
   Rocket Derby
   $6.00 per boy (today is last day to register at the $6 level)
 
Mike Smith:
   Scouting for food
   Seeking signups in the hall

A Scout Announces:
   Order of the Arrow
   Apr 27 Reeder 4:30 - 6:30
   Spring Inductions (see sheet)
   Election Signups (at table)
 
Boy Scout Breakout: 
   Check out the Possum Trot club
   - MAPS and orienteerng stuff
   - Compass games available at the scout shop
   - Permanent orienteering course at Monkey Mountain
 

Please review the Bartle Merit Badge List for available merit badges at Bartle Summer Camp.

At the next few meetings, we will be picking the merit badges and Outposts for Bartle, 2008.

Please be prepared.