greater cleveland council boy scouts of america

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IN THIS ISSUE:GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING: Seepage3

10Th ANNUAL GOOD SCOUT LUNChEON:withguestspeaker,ScottStrauss;seepage6

POPCORN STATS ARE IN! Seepage7

2013 SUMMER CAMPPULL-OUT: AllthedetailsyouneedtoplanyourScouts’summeradventures!Pages14-16

SILVER BEAVER RECIPIENTS

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

$900,000goaloftheFOScampaign.Ourprojectmanager/chairman,Ralph Dise,ledtheeveningoffwithsomegreatfactsonthe2012campaignincluding:

• 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

andtherestofhisCouncilteam!Seepage6forteamdetails.

UPCOMING FOS REPORT MEETINGS:

MARCH6Council Report Meeting (50% of goal) 4:30 p.m., Location: GCC

APRIL3Council Report Meeting (75% of goal) 4:30 p.m., Location: GCC

MAY1Council Report Meeting (100% of goal) 4:30 p.m., Location: GCC

MAY7Good Scout Award Luncheon – Renaissance Hotel, Noon

MAY15VICTORY CELEBRATION 6:30 p.m., Location TBD

Ralph Dise

Tony DiGeronimo and Jim McClurg

•Theoverallcampaignsitsat29.8%ofgoal…that’s$269,000.(Lastyearwewereat$181,893or21.9%ofgoal.Thatis$88kmorethisyearthanlastyear!)

•TheBoardPacesettercampaignisat102%ofgoalor$146,140.ThankstoChairman,Jim McClurg,forhisleadershipandforourboard’sgenerosity.Greatjob!

•Fivedistrictsareover20%:ledbyDoverRockport,28%,recipientoftheGoldenHammerAward!Pioneer,26.3%.TwoRivers23.6%.Quarrylands23.5%.GlacierRidge22.9%.Congratulationstoallofthemforkeepingpace.AspecialthankstoTony DiGeronimo,boardmemberandPresidentof

PrecisionEnvironmentalCo.,forallowingustomeetintheirIndependencefacility. Hegenerouslyprovided thebeverages for the evening aswell as

specialgifts foreachparticipant! A“hats-off”to you and your helpful staff, who made oureveninggreat.

We’dalsoliketotakeourhardhatsofftoGeorge ChaseandtheCHOPITcateringserviceswhoprovidedthefoodandfun“building”ourownwrapsandsalads!Thefoodwasexcellentandplentiful!

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MARCH3 EagleScoutRecognitionDinner

6 CouncilFOSReportMeeting

17 St.Patrick’sDayParade

19 ExecutiveCommitteeMeeting

21 CouncilCommissionerMeeting

23 CouncilAnnualBusinessMeeting

27 DayCampCommitteeMeeting

29 GoodFriday–CouncilServiceCenterClosed

APRIL3 CouncilFOSReportMeeting

5-7 WildernessFirstAidTraining

9 BeaumontSummerCampLeadersMeeting,GCCServiceCenter

12-14OutdoorLeaderSkillsTraining;OASpringFellowship

16 ExecutiveBoardMeeting

18 CouncilCommissionersMeeting

21 AnnualMeetingandCouncilAppreciation&DistinguishedAwardsReception

22 BeaumontSummerCampLeadersMeeting,GWRCServiceCenter


26-28WoodBadge

27 ShootingSportsCampatBeaumontScoutReservation

MAY1 CouncilFOSReportMeeting

3-5 WildernessEngineersWeekendatBeaumontScoutReservation

7 GoodScoutAwardLuncheon

11 ClimbingCampatBeaumontScoutReservation

15 CouncilFOSVictoryCelebration

16 CouncilCoordinatedMeeting;CouncilCommissionerMeeting

17-19OASectionConclaveatBeaumontScoutReservation

20 OALodgeMeeting

21 ExecutiveCommitteeMeeting

24-27ExtremeWeekendandFamilyCampoutatBeaumontScoutReservation


31 JamboreeShakedownatBeaumontScoutReservation

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

Mailed without charge to all Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Explorer Advisors, Crew Advisors, Assistant Leaders, Den Leaders and Assistants, Unit Committees, Committee Chairmen, Executive Board members, District Committees, Distict Commissioners, Scouting Coordinators, and Institution Heads. Average circula-tion: 5,000

President CouncilCommissioner ScoutExecutive Designer

Editor

COUNCIL CALENDARFROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE

HowardL.LewisKenHaberBarryJ.NorrisJaniceL.RadcaPeteBiltz

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!

Barry Norris

Scout Executive(216) 458-8910

InmemoryofJOHNANDTODDCADWALLADERLouiseCadwallader

InmemoryofWILLIAMPENNINGJamesandValerieHarry

InmemoryofRAYMONDPuzzITIELLOGeorgeandDonnaBuranosky

DorothyCowellMr.andMrs.J.TimothyMohr

ClarkandBettyWright

NEW UNITSCrookedCreek

Troop399EvangelicalLutheran

ChurchofMaster

BOY SCOUT SPRING RECRUITINGThe“TroopOpenHouse”providesagreatopportunityfortroopstorecruitnewBoyScoutswho

havenotbeenpreviouslyintroducedtoScouting,aswellasnewadultleadership.Therecruitingeffortistargetedtoward5thand6thgraders.

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.

Remember:ATroopOpenHouseshouldbemorethanaweeklytroopmeetingvenue.Examplescouldincludeaspringcampout(orportionof).Thefirst-timeimpressionofactionandexcitementfornewboysandparentswillhelpensurethattheboysignsup.

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

Camping/ Activities Christine Friswold (216) 458-8904

Program Executive Philip Williams (216) 458-8932

Crooked Creek District Matt Burneisen (216) 458-8917

Cuyahoga Valley District Scott Johnson (216) 458-8905

Dover Rockport District Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925

Glacier Ridge District Open (216) 458-8920

Pioneer District Dan Varn (216) 458-8919

Quarrylands District Kallee Kissling (216) 458-8930

Exploring Scoutreach Director James Dillon (216) 458-8908

Freedom Trail District Jon Sizemore (216) 458-8915

Two Rivers District Jonathan Sweet (216) 458-8923

Scout Executive Barry Norris (216) 458-8910

Executive Assistant Paula Swiner (216) 458-8928

Director of Field Service Marvin Smith (216) 458-8907

Director of Development Pete Biltz (216) 458-8934

Finance Administrative Support Heather McMillan (216) 458-8911

Development Director Culeen Carey (216) 458-8948

Director of SIMI Open (216) 458-8913

Director of Support Services Carl Boyles (216) 458-8921

Business Manager David Brindza (216) 458-8929

Scout Shop Manager Paula Puchajda (216) 274-0814

To email someone, use the name above in this format: [email protected]

Beaumont Ranger (440) 563-3319

Beaumont Camp Office (440) 563-3153

Dauby Museum (216) 485-8946

Council Service Center Fax (216) 861-3431

Scout Shop Fax (216) 274-0816

Council Web Master (216) 577-9358, [email protected]

STAFF DIRECTORY

GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCILBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

ANNOUNCES ITS 2013 ANNUAL MEETING

Sunday,April21,2013Great Lakes Science Center

Reinberger Auditorium601EriesideAvenue

Cleveland,Ohio2:30p.m.–3:00p.m.

Followed by the Council Appreciation &

Distinguished Awards Reception3:00p.m.–5:00p.m.

ToregisterfortheAnnualMeetingandtheCouncilApprecia-tion&DistinguishedAwardsReception,pleasegotohttp://gccbsa.kintera.org/Awards2013byApril5,2013.

2012 YARD CHARGE THOuGHTFuLWORDSFROMAN

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.

WELDING MERIT BADGE DAYDoyoulikeplayingwithhotmetalandblindingsparks?Wanttobuildthingsfrommetal?

Haveyoueverwelded?LincolnElectricandtheGreaterClevelandCouncilhavepart-

neredtothenewWeldingmeritbadgeforScoutsatLincolnElectricinCleveland.Comeandlearnhowtoweldfromtheworld’sleading

expertsinthefield.WeldingisapartoftheBoyScoutsnewSTEMinitiative.Scoutswill learn fromexpertsandmeritbadge

counselorstheproperwaytoweld.Theywillcom-plete aweldingproject andcomplete theWeldingmeritbadge.

WeldingmeritbadgedayisonApril13atLincolnElectricinCleveland.Thecostis$20.00,andScoutswillbeprovidedwithallmaterialstocompletethemeritbadge.ScoutsshouldbringasignedbluecardandtheirWeldingmeritbadgepamphletwiththem.

Therearetwosessions:8:00a.m.-noonand1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.Visithttp://gccbsa.kintera.org/weldingmbtoregister


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

givingasterilemedicationbywayofavein(IV).InMike’scase,mostofhispatientshavecancer.Providinginfusiontherapyinanalternatesettingcanresultinsignificantsavingstothehealthcareparadigm,bothforpatientsandproviders,withoutcomprisingcare.Itcanmeanearlierdischargesfromhospitalsandoftentheavoidanceofhospitalizationaltogether.MikereceivedaBachelorofPharmacologySciencefromtheuniversityofToledoin1998,andisaregisteredpharmacist.HehasworkedforWalgreens,CVS,Rite-Aid,andPharmerica.

MikeandhiswifeKristenmetonablinddate.Theyhavebeenmarriedfor11yearsandhavefourchil-dren:Lucas,Benjamin,AlexanderandAllison.MikejoinedScoutingagainwithLucasin2008.Forthepastfiveyears,hisroleshaveincludeddenleaderandCubmasterforPack372.AsaWebelo,LucashasearnedhisArrowofLightandwillbejoiningTroop810inBroadviewHeightsinMarch.BenisaWolf;XanderandAllisonareCubScoutwant-to-bes!

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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The2013BoyScoutSportingClayseventisfastapproaching,

andwehopeyouareplanningtojoinus!

Specificeventinformationandregistrationwillbeforthcoming.

Pleasecontactusifyouhaveanyquestions:

NATHAN L. DAUBY MUSEUM

WANTED

• FOS patch for year 2000

• Issues of “Scouting” magazine for May, July and November of 2010

All issues for 2011 and 2012

• Adult tenure “Veteran” patches

•Camp Clendening patches prior to 1972.

TheNathanDaubyScoutMuseumispresentlyinneedofthefollow-ingitemstocompleteitsnumerousandvariouscollections:

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.

Pleaseincludeyourname,address,andphonenumberwithalldonations.

Mailorbringitemsto:GreaterClevelandCouncil,BoyScoutsofAmerica

Attn.MuseumCommittee2241WoodlandAvenue,Cleveland,OH44115

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.

Weusearhymetorememberthelaws:“Trusty, loyal, helpful,

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.

SCOUT LAWS AROUND THE WORLD

SAVE THE DATE!6TH ANNUAL BOY SCOUT CORPORATE

SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT HILL’ N DALE CLUB

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

2013EVENTCO-CHAIRSKenHaber (216)521-8240 [email protected],KPMG(216)875-8358 [email protected]

GREATERCLEVELANDCOuNCIL,BSAPeteBiltz (216)458-8934 [email protected]


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.

StraussattributeshisachievementsinlifetothefactthatheisanEagleScout.HecreditstheBoyScoutprogramforignitinghisdesiretohelpothersandforgivinghimastrongbaseofvaluesuponwhichhecontinuestobelieveandbuild.StrausswasraisedinMineola,NY,andcontinuestoresidetherewithhiswife,Pat,andsons,BryanandChristopher.

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.

TheGreaterClevelandCouncilisproudtoannounceSwagelokasourCorporateGoodScoutAwardRecipientfortheluncheon!

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,


$5,000 Star ScoutIncludes “Star” recognition in all printed materials, signage at the lunch,


$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


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

legacy.It isavailabletodonorswhomcontributeaminimumgiftof$1,000incashormarketablesecuritiestothecouncil’sendowmentfundinadditiontotheirannualcontribution.

Inanefforttoencouragecontributionstoourendowmentfund,theCouncilisacceptingpledgestohelpdonorsreachthisgoal.Themaximumpledgetermistwoyears.Whenthepledgeisfulfilled,youwillreceiveaframedcertificate,aknotandyournamewillbeaddedtotheJamesE.Westplaqueonthedonorwall.

Maybeyoualreadyhaveamadeagift(s)totheendowmentfundinhonororinmemoryofsomeonespecial.Thatgift(s)canbesubtractedfromthe$1,000,ifthetotalamountispaidwithinatwoyearperiod.

If you are interested in learning more, please contactCuleen CareyattheServiceCenterat(216)458-8948.Wewouldbehappytoaccommodateyou!

OUR VOLUNTEERS AND PECATONICA RIVER DELIVER IN THE FALL POPCORN SALE! The 2012 Popcorn sale for the Greater Cleveland

CouncilwasagreatsuccessduetothemanyeffortsofourPopcornkernels,ScoutparentsandtheScoutswhowentdoortodoorandstoodoutinfrontofstores!Thankstoeveryonewhoparticipated!YourcommitmenttothissaleandprogramdevelopmentareawesomedisplaysofhowScoutscan“earntheirway”

Thetrueimpactofthepopcornsaleisfeltthroughoutthe2013year.The$371,000thatunitsearnedincommis-sionswillhelppayforalotofScoutingprograms,uniformsorcampingsupplies.

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!

UNIT POPCORN KERNEL SALESPack73 EmilyFano $30,483Pack297 RobertAlbertson $25,091Pack575 Dan&DianaGreenwood $22,290Pack226 MichaelBallas $20,941Pack225 JeromeWelliver $20,268Pack280 JohnWalsh $18,997Pack67 BethanyMoseley $18,558Pack268 Pam Pulizzi $18,479Pack261 Nathan Jucha $18,304Troop701 DavidKlypchak $18,177Pack500 ScottHalley $17,943Pack192 RichardHolloway $15,873Pack780 BeckyConroy $15,569Pack157 KevinWhite $15,335Pack729 ChristineBennett $15,262Pack329 StevenBischof $14,940Pack1 BeckiHutton $14,810Pack882 AnnMarieGarvey $14,672Pack715 MelanieLloyd $13,674Pack279 DarrenWilson $13,550Pack24 SaraMalik $13,440Troop575 ToddHayes $13,035Pack390 WilliamHardebeck $12,478Pack204 RobertPayne $12,422Pack68 LauraPopovich $12,340Pack207 AlisaStringer $11,806Pack212 EdwardHallis $11,770Pack332 KevinGraf $10,952Pack988 JefFowler $11,005Pack76 BrianSeiler $10,376Pack153 JennyLeBrun $10,375Troop225 DanaHartup $10,360Troop201 TomHollins $10,327Pack119 MichaelLewin $10,008Pack526 PhilipPoinsatte $9,934Pack107 DanPowell $9,803Troop662 AmyHise $9,618Troop194 ReneeVrabel $9,312Troop403 TheresaBaumgartner $9,141Pack462 JimKups $9,472Pack630 SarahWilliamson $8,925Pack371 DaveWard $8,580Pack699 JohnDeLuca $9,020Pack218 KeithSmiley $8,975Pack77 SarahRintamaki $8,454Pack143 LeahMcSween $8,417Pack541 DominicLaCavera $8,293Troop77 JackiStone $8,112Troop421 A.J.Sabo $8,531Pack81 RickHarvey $8,002Troop319 TomSchloemer $7,889Pack677 KeithBarnes $7,803Troop228 DaleDragony $7,936Troop810 JohnBoblick $7,593Troop297 PaulBotzman $7,113Troop652 PattyBodanza $7,079Pack228 Dawnzacharias $6,973Pack191 BradClark $6,899Pack378 TamiBoyle $6,860Pack810 MIschelleCampbell $6,825

UNIT POPCORN KERNEL SALESPack159 MichaelSimko $6,575Troop41 LauraStover $6,516Pack470 MikeMartin $6,431Troop261 MichaelWalko $6,770Pack425 PatriciaCid $6,341Troop380 MikeEppele $6,671Troop332 ToddMusial $6,289Pack71 RobFischer $6,280Pack319 AlysonHandke $6,263Pack813 AlexKmetko $6,243Troop401 CharlieMoran $6,439Troop223 KeithBarnes $6,429Pack115 TonyPepe $5,946Pack316 SaraMulcahy $5,853Pack815 KarseyMcMillen $5,606Troop192 JamesArmstrong $5,754Pack18 JimSammon $5,740Pack636 MicheleMorgan $5,417Pack177 Darren Klug $5,370Troop293 LizCoyle $5,632Troop605 GeorgeGibson $5,322Pack28 HeatherWilliams $5,252Troop176 TonyHerrmann $5,382Pack424 TerryLazar $5,202

The Top 85 Units all sold over $5,000 to make their programs go! Great job!

CubScoutPack810 MalcolmCampbell $7,000CubScoutPack279 BenBesel $5,164CubScoutPack268 KyleRoether $4,982CubScoutPack1 ColeHughes $3,872CubScoutPack297 JaredAlbertson $2,773BoyScoutTroop330 CalebHewitt $2,752CubScoutPack500 JeffreyVictor $2,722CubScoutPack73 JosephMiklosovic $2,647CubScoutPack268 CalebWagner $2,552BoyScoutTroop701 BrendanKenehan $2,506BoyScoutTroop662 GavinLever $2,131CubScoutPack279 JonahEvans $2,089CubScoutPack297 NathanCoudriet $2,036CubScoutPack575 CoryArmstrong $2,033CubScoutPack119 LucasYoung $2,025


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].

NationalYouthLeaderTraining(NYLT)isthepremierleader-shipdevelopmentcourseofferedbytheGreaterClevelandCouncil.NYLTteachesScoutstheskillstheyneedtoleadactivitiesandfacilitategroups.Scoutsarepresentedwithatoolboxof12skillsthatgivethemthe“how”ofleadership.Theseven-daycoursehelpsyouthleadersfocusontheconceptsofwhataleadermustBE,whataleadermustKNOW,andwhataleadermustDO.

NYLT ispresented througha troop structure. Participants are

dividedinto6patrolsinwhichtheyfunctionfortheweek.Patrolmembersmustlearntoworktogetherinordertocreateahighfunctioningteam.Scoutswillparticipateindailytroopmeetingsandpatrolmeetings,wheretheycanlearnideasforrunningsuccessfulmeetingsintheirhomeunits.Thehighlightoftheweekisapatroloutingattheendoftheweek.

BoyScoutswhoareFirstClassandare13yearsoldorhavecompletedthe7thgradeareencour-agedtoattend.Venturers,bothmaleandfemale,arealsoencouragedtoattend.Forquestionsandregistration,pleasevisitwww.nyltgcc.orgorcontacttheNYLTScoutmasterDon Youngat:[email protected]

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER TRAINING


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].

Breakfastisservedat7:30a.m--Saturdayworkcrewsstartat8:00a.m.

SUMMER CAMP STAFF POSITIONSSummerisrightaroundthecornerandBeaumontScoutReservationisstilllooking

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


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

FEESCubScouts $20eachBoyScouts $30eachVenturers $30eachAdultorCubScoutSiblings $20each

CAMPINGIfyouarelookingtocamppleasecontactChrisFriswoldat216-458-8904toreserveacampsiteorTroopLodge.

EXTREME WEEkENDS AT BEAUMONTMAY25,2013andAuGuST31,2013

Program for Cub Scouts / Webelos / Siblings•BBGuns •Archery •Boating•Swimming•Fishing

Program for Boy Scouts/Venturers•Rifle •Shotgun •Climbing•Archery •Canoeing •Fishing•Swimming

Things to Bring• Clothing appropriate for weather• Water bottle• Snacks

BEAUMONT YEAR-ROUND CAMPS • EXTREME WEEKENDS • BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP

CUB ADVENTURE CAMP • WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP • CUB SCOUT DAY CAMPS • CUB hAUNTED

PROGRAM SChEDULE

Time Activity

8:00a.m-8:30a.m RegistrationOpens

9:00a.m-11:30a.m Program

12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Lunch(not provided)

1:00p.m.-4:30p.m. Program

4:30p.m.-6:00p.m. OpenSwim

6:15p.m. Dismissal

OCTOBER11-13,2013andOCTOBER18-21,2013

CUB SCOUT HAUNTED WEEkENDS

Haunted HayrideGlow in the Dark ArcheryArcheryPumpkin CarvingGlow-in-the-Dark Wrist RocketsNight - BB Gun ShootingBB Gun ShootingBrandingZyclone ShootingHaunted FortCandle MakingPumpkin Chuck’nH2O water rocketsInflatablesFishingT-ShirtsPatchesCub Scout Obstacle CourseStarLabMovie...and more!

COMEFRIDAYNIGHTORSATuRDAYMORNINGANDENJOYADAYANDEVENINGOFACTIVITY

SCHEDULE: FRIDAY

6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.CheckIn

7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.StarLab/

MovieatAugustus

10:00p.m. LightsOut

SATURDAY

8:30a.m.-10:00a.m.Breakfast

andCheck-in

8:30a.m.-3p.m. DaytimeProgram

12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.Lunch

3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.Opentime

6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.EveningProgram

8:00,8:30,9:00p.m.CampfireProgram

10:00p.m. LightsOut

SUNDAY

8:00a.m.-9:00a.m.Breakfast

9:00a.m. DepartureWatch for more details in upcoming issues of the Trail Marker!


CubScoutAdventureCampisdesignedespeciallyforCubScoutsandtheirparents.EachScoutspends2fulldaysand1nightoffuninthewildernessofCubWorldatBeau-montScoutReservation.CubScoutAdventureCampwillbeheldthisyearonJuly1-2,2013.Scoutsandtheiradultpartnerwillparticipateinmanyexcitingactivitieslistedbelow.

• 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.

$120perScoutand$75perfull-timeleaderifpaid-in-fullonorbeforeMay28,2013$130perScoutand$85forfull-timeleaderafterMay31,2013$55perdayforpart-timeleaders,paidonorbeforeMay31,2013$60perdayforpart-timeleaders,paidafterMay31,2013(Part-timeleaderscannotcombinedaystoshareafull-timeslot.)

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.

Thesecond-yearWebelosprogramisdesignedtohelpprepareolderWebelosfortheirtransitiontoBoyScoutsandBoyScoutcamping.

OutdoorSkillsandGamesareasallowScoutstohavefuninanoutdoorcampsettingwhileteachingthemhowtoworktogether.VariouscertificationcourseslikeYouthProtectionTraining,SafeSwimDefenseandBoyScoutFastStarttrainingforadultleadersarealsooffered.Knowledgeablecommissionersareonhandtohelpandserve.

First-yearWebelosprogramincludesactivitieswhichintroduceScoutstoanoutdoorcampingexperience.RequirementsforAquanaut,Craftsman,Readyman,NaturalistandOutdoorsmanActivityPinsareoffered.

CA

MP

FEES

WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMPBEaUmONT SCOUT RESERVaTiON • JULY 24-27, 2013

CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE CAMP

BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION

JULY 1-2, 2013


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


GENERALINFORMATIONTheCouncilCampingCommitteeisconcernedabouttheindividualneedsandtheunit’sindividualevaluation

oftheScoutforwhomthisrequestismade.Generally,campershipsarelimitedtonomorethan50%oftheactivitycost.EachScout,hisfamily,orhisunit

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.

NOTICEOFAWARDIfawarded,acampershipnotificationletterwillbesenttotheCommitteeChairmanoftheunit.Letterswillbe

mailedbythefirstweekinMay.Wedesirethatallcampershipsbeawardedwithaminimumofpublicity.Camper-shipmoneysareapplieddirectlytotheunit’sbillingstatement.

Nopromiseshouldbemadetotheapplicantthattheywillreceiveacampershipaward.Campershipsarenottransferable.PleasenotifytheCampingSecretaryimmediatelyshouldacampershiprecipientnotattendcamp,sotheawardcanbere-distributed.

INSTRuCTIONSPleasereadallinstructionscompletelyandfillinallspaces.Donotincludeanyadditionalpaper.

CAMPERSHIPREQuESTPleaselisttheamountrequestedincludingcostsprovidedbythefamily,andunit.Specificconsiderationwillbe

giventothosethatincludeamountsofneed,andnotjustthemaximumamountallowable.TheninthpartoftheScoutLawis“AScoutisTHRIFTY.”AScoutworkstopayhisownway.TheCouncilCamp-

ingCommitteeisveryinterestedinwhattheScouthasdonetoassisthisfamilyinprovidinghimwiththiscampingexperience.ThisisacharacterbuildingopportunityfortheScouttolearntheimportanceofbeingTHRIFTY.

FAMILYINFORMATIONBrieflydescribethegeneralcircumstancesthatrequirecampershipassistanceforthechildtoattendcamp.

uNITENDORSEMENTThisareaisextremelyvaluabletotheCouncilCampingCommittee.Failureoftheunittoprovidethisendorse-

mentmayresultintheapplicationbeingdeniedordelayeduntilfurtherinformationcanbeobtained.InformationshouldbeprovidedinthisareaastotheScout’sparticipationintheunitfundraisingactivitieslike

popcornsales.Inmanycases,theunitwillbeawareofthefinancialneedoftheScout.Confirmationofthisfactorfurther

explanationishelpful.Donotmerelyrepeatinformationalreadyprovided.

In keeping with the policies of the Boy Scouts of America, the rules for acceptance and participation in camp programs are the same for everyone

without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age or physical limitation.

GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL, BSA, CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION

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

GreaterClevelandCouncilBoyScoutsofAmerica

Attn:ChrisFriswold,CampingAssistant2241WoodlandAvenueCleveland,Ohio44115

CampershipQuestions:(216)458-8904 Fax(216)861-3431


2013 CAMPMASTER SCHEDULECAMPMASTER DATE PROGRAMDaveMadigan March1-3,2013 Knots&LashingsBarbSlator March8-10,2013 DutchOvenCookingScottSzego March15-17,2013 MethodsofFireBuildingTomOden March22-24,2013 RescueEASTER March29-31,2013 CAMPCLOSEDRichGarey April5-7,2013 BeaucachingJohnKochis April12-14,2013 DutchOvenCookingDougWilson April19-21,2013 FirearmSafetyDaveThompson April26-28,2013 HighAdventureWildernessEngineersWeekend May3-5,2013 CampImprovementRonFrye May10-12,2013 KnotsOAConclave May17-19,2013 OAConclaveJimFicere May24-27,2013,XtremeWeekendNatureTrail

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.

Lookingforsomethingdifferentforyournexttrooporpackouting.Howaboutyournextfamilycampout?

BeaumontScoutReservationhaseightnewly-renovatedfamilycabinsavailableforrent.Eachcabinhastwobedrooms(sleepsuptosixpeople),alivingroom,bathroomwithtoiletandshower,kitchenwithnewrefrigeratorandmicrowaveoven(nostoves).

WHY NOT TRY A FAMILY WEEkEND AT BEAUMONT?

MakeyourreservationbycallingtheCouncilServiceCenterat(216)861-6060

NOW AVAILABLE FOR RENTBEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION NEWLY

RENOVATED FAMILY CABINS

BEAUMONT SUMMER CAMP 2013 RESERVATIONSCAMP WEEK1 WEEK2 WEEK3 WEEK4

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Lodge #17 Leadership LODGEOFFICERS

Lodge Chief Michael Schloemer

Vice Chief Membership Open

Vice Chief Program Daniel Hearn

Vice Chief Finance Alex Moryan

Vice Chief Communication Open

LODGEADVISERS

Lodge Adviser Margie Bibbs (440) 734-7380

Program Associate Advisor Open

Membership Associate Advisor Danise Krushinski (216) 587-0122

Finance Associate Advisor Open

Communications Associate Advisor Ken Fox (440) 891-6874

LODGE CALENDAR

March19 LECMeeting PaneraBreadinBrooklyn-7:00p.m.

March26 GeneralLodgeMeeting GCCServiceCenter-7:30p.m.

March31 unitElectionsEnd

April13-15 SpringFellowship BeaumontScoutReservation

ORDER OF THE ARROW UNIT ELECTIONShas your unit scheduled an Order of the Arrow election?AsuccessfulunitelectionisthefirststeptoattainingmembershipintheOrderoftheArrow.

Ifyourunithashadanelectioneveryyearorifthisisyourfirstexposuretothe“OA”,thispagewillhelpyouunderstandwhatwillhappen,whenitwillhappenandwhatyouneedtodotobesthaveyourunitprepared.Ifatanytimeyouhaveaquestioncontactthelodgeforclarificationandwewillrespondasquicklyaspossible.

Many“talltales”aresharedbetween“oldtimers”andevensomemorerecentlyinductedmem-berstoourOrder.Foremost,istherumorthattheOrderoftheArrowdoesalotinsecretandissomesortof“secretsociety”.Nothingcouldbefurtherfromthetruth.TheOAisaprogramwithintheScoutingprogram.ALLtherulesthatapplytoyourunitapplytotheOA.Hazinginanyformisnotallowed.Weencourageanairofmysterytotheyouthbecauseitbuildsanticipation.Butthecontentofourceremoniesandthedetailsofourinductionsequencemaybediscussedwithanytrulyinterestadultleaderorparent.Ifthisisanareaofconcern,pleasecontacttheLodgeAdvisor,andhewillarrangeatimetodiscussandansweryourquestions.ThereareNOreligiousimplications.

EligibilityScoutsareelectedtotheOrderbytheirfellowunitmembers,followingapprovalbytheScout-

masterorVarsityteamCoach.Tobecomeamember,ayouthmustbearegisteredmemberofaBoyScouttrooporVarsityScoutteamandholdFirstClassrank.TheyouthmusthaveexperiencedfifteendaysandnightsofBoyScoutcampingduringthetwo-yearperiodpriortotheelection.Thefifteendaysandnightsmustincludeone,butnomorethanone,long-termcampconsistingofsixconsecutivedaysandfivenightsofresidentcamping,approvedandundertheauspicesandstandardsoftheBoyScoutsofAmerica.Thebalanceofthecampingmustbeovernight,weekend,orothershort-termcamps.

AdultselectionisbasedontheirabilitytoperformthenecessaryfunctionstohelptheOrderfulfillitspurpose,andisnotforrecognition.SelectedadultScoutersmustbeanassettotheOrderbecauseofdemonstratedabilities,andprovideapositiverolemodelfortheyouthmembersofthelodge.

Question: Why should my unit have a unit election?ThereareseveralreasonseachtroopintheSiouxCouncilshouldplanforandholdanannual

OAelection.It isanexcellentopportunityfortheyouthofyourtrooptorecognizethosetheyviewas leaders andoutstandingScouts.This recognitioncanencourageyourmembers as theyprogressinScouting.WhenanolderScoutbecomesmoreinvolvedinScouting,hisbondswillgrow.BecauseallOAmembersmustbeanactivememberoftheirunit,yourunitcanbenefitbyretainingoldermembersas leaders andexamples toyoungerScouts.Finally, theOAhasmanyopportunitiesbeyondwhatmostunitscanoffertogainleadershipskillsthatbenefitthemperson-allyandultimately,yourtroop.

THE FOUNDERS AWARDIntroducedatthe1981NationalOrderoftheArrow

Conference,theFounder’sAwardwascreatedtohonorandrecognizethoseArrowmenwhohavegivenout-standingservicetotheirlodge.TheawardisreservedforanArrowmenwhodemonstratestofellowArrowmenthatheorshememorializesinhisorhereverydaylife,thespiritofachievementaspersonifiedbyfounderE.urnerGoodmanandco-founderCarrollA.Edson.

TheAwardisahandsomebronzemedallionbearingthelikenessesofE.urnerGoodmanandco-founderCarrollA.Edson,withwoodenbase andbrass platesuitableforengraving.AlsoavailableisaspecialFounder’sAwardarrowribbon,withagoldcoloredarrowsuspendedfromaredribbon.

LodgesmaypetitiontheNationalOrderoftheArrowCommitteetopresentuptofourawardsannually,basedonlodgemembership.Ifthelodgepresentsmorethanoneaward,onemustbetoayouthundertheageof21.

TheFounder’sAwardrecipients for2012wereGregory PatonandMrs. Danise Krushinski.Congratulationsforajobwelldone!

SEAL YOUR BROTHERHOOD IN THE ORDER OF THE ARROW

BROThERhOOD CANDIDATE INFORMATIONWhy Brotherhood?Itissaid,“thatintheOrdeal,theOrderoftheArrowacceptsthenewmember.Inthe

Brotherhood,theindividualacceptsthelodgeandtheidealsoftheOrder.”AsanOrdealmemberofthelodge,servicetothetroopisofutmostimportance.Brotherhoodmem-bershipinthelodgecanbeobtainedaftercompleting10monthsasanordealmember,andgaininganunderstandingofthelodgeprogram.AdvancementtotheBrotherhoodmembershipisapersonaldecision,andwerecommendthatyoulookovertheinforma-tioninyourOAmemberhandbookforgreaterdetailedinformation.

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.


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.

VOA Advisor Joe Marencik (440) 230-5048 [email protected] Rachel Hill [email protected] President Admin. Elena Mazur [email protected] President Program Robin Reichert [email protected] Anna Arbogast [email protected] Jonathan Marenicik [email protected] Advisor Philip Williams (216) 458-8932 [email protected]

Venturing adVisorsTraining Paula Berghauser (440) 230-0637 [email protected] Cindy Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Vacant Sea Scouting Ron Frye (330) 305-0029 [email protected] Richard Danielson (440) 777-9677 [email protected] Coordinator Ray Bartlett (440) 243-3881

MARCH CALENDAR 3 EagleScoutDinner 29 GoodFriday,ServiceCenterClosed

APRIL CALENDAR 12-14 IntroductiontoOutdoorLeaderSkills,BeaumontScoutReservation. 13 WeldingMBdayatLincolnElectric (VenturingNova/SupernovaSTEMexploration) 19-21 WildernessFirstAid,BeaumontScoutReservation(FirstAidElective) 27 ShootingSportsCamp,BeaumontScoutReservation(ShootingSportive)

MAY CALENDAR 16 VOAmeeting,GCCServiceCenter 20 TrailblazerAdventureDay,BeaumontScoutReservation 25 ExtremeWeekend,BeaumontScoutReservation 31-6/2 JamboreeShakedown,BeaumontScoutReservation

JUNE CALENDAR 30-7/3VenturingRendezvous,BeaumontScoutReservation

VENTURING RENDEzVOUSTheVenturingOfficersAssociationandtheGreaterClevelandCouncilarehostinga

VenturingRendezvousatBeaumontScoutReservationthissummeronJune30–July3.Venturersfromacrossthecouncilareinvitedtoparticipateinthisevent.Venturerswillhavetheopportunitytoparticipateindifferentprograms,fromClimbingtoATVridersafety.Thecostis$110perparticipantandisduewithregistrationbyJune15.VenturerswillcampinBeaumontVillageandparticipateinprogramsinthemainpartofcamp.Ven-turerswillbeprovidedfoodandcookingequipmenttomaketheirownmeals.VenturersareencouragedtoattendwiththeircrewsorprovisionallytomeetotherVenturers.Formoreinformationpleasevisitthecouncilwebsiteatwww.gccbsa.org,orcontactPhilip Williams at216-458-8932.

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAININGAllVenturersareencouragedtoattendNYLT.TheNYLTcoursefocusesonwhata

leadermustBE,whataleadermustKNOWandwhataleadermustDO.Thiscourseisapremierleadershipcourseandisagreatopportunitytobringsomeskillsbacktoyourcrew.Thecourseisruninatroopformat,butisco-edsoVenturerscanseehowatypicalBoyScouttroopandpatroloperate.Visitwww.nyltgcc.orgformoreinformation.

PRESIDENT’S POINT:TheVenturingOfficersAssocia-

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.

Thankyou,Rachel hill,VOA President

Thankyou toShawna Melnykowskiforprovidingleadershipandcoordinationtothisevent.Ifyouwouldliketohelpoutwiththeeventnextyear,pleasecontactShawnaorPhilip Williamsatthecounciloffice.

WHIRLYBALL

TheVOAWhirlyBalleventwasahugesuccess. Around 75 Venturers attendedto compete in the annual VenturingWhirlyBall. Crew 652 continued theirdominationinWhirlyBallbyblowingoutthecompetition.CongratulationstoCrew652onwinning!

Everyone had a lot of fun and we arelookingforwardtonextyear.


dover roCkporT oFFiCersDistrict Chairman Gareth Hughes (216) 403-3287 [email protected] District Vice-Chairman Mark Johnson (440) 871-2112 [email protected] Commissioner Steve Garner (440) 552-9349 [email protected] District Executive Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925 [email protected] Advancement Chairman Eric Augustine (216) 529-0821 [email protected] Chairman Mike Rossande (216) 533-8294 [email protected] Camp Administrator Carlos Vasquez (216) 214-5407 [email protected] Camp Program Eric Black (440) 665-0994 [email protected] Chairman Jennifer Mortenson (440-759-5482 [email protected] Chairman George Szent-Kiraly (216) 244-3324 [email protected] Camping Chairman Mary O’Connor (440) 347-1256 [email protected] FOS Chairman Scott Graham (440) 835-0292 [email protected] Chairman Dana Hartup (440) 773-3581 [email protected] master Don Friswold (216) 577-9358 [email protected] Chairman Jim Eppele (440) 808-8497 [email protected] District Co-Adviser Barb Slator (330) 340-6340 [email protected] District Co-Adviser Curtis Newton (216) 440-1880 [email protected] District Web page: www.drdistrict.org

54%TopLeaderTrained 27 Trained Top Leaders

MARCH CALENDAR 2 ScoutmasterSpecificTrainingtba

7 DistrictCommissionermeeting,6:30p.m.BPC

7 DistrictCommitteemeeting,7:30p.m.

14 DistrictRoundtable,7:00p.m.BPC

APRIL CALENDAR4 DistrictCommissionermeeting,6:30p.m.BPC

4 DistrictCommitteemeeting,7:30p.m.BPC

11 DistrictRoundtable,7:00p.m.BPC

12-14 IntroductiontoOutdoorLeaderSkills,BeaumontScoutReservation.

20 DistrictPinewoodDerby,BayPresbyterianChurch

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING

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!!

Itisthededicationofourloyalvolunteersthatallowsustoprovidethebestprogramaround!

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


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

District,roundtablemeetingsareanexcellentresource.Roundtableisagreatopportu-nitytomeetnewpeople,learnaboutupcomingevents,andsharegreatideastoimproveScouting.Cubmasters,denleaders,Scoutmasters,SeaCaptains,andVenturingAdvisorsareallinvitedandencouragedtoattend.Roundtablestartsat7:00p.m.andfallsonthesecondThursdayofeachmonthatBereaunitedMethodistChurch.Wehopetoseeyoutheresoon!

PINEWOOD DERBYSTARTYOuRENGINES!TheQuarrylandsDistrictPinewoodDerbywillbeheld

inthecentercourtofSouthParkMallinStrongsvilleonSaturday,April13.Check-insstartat9:00a.m.forTigers,withtheirraceroaringoffat10:00.Therestofthescheduleandregistrationareon-lineatwww.gccbsa.kintera.org/Qlpine2013.

Cubpacksmayraceatotalof12cars,threefromeachScoutlevel.Thecostis$6.00percarifregisteredbyApril1.Thereafter,thecostwillbe$10.00percar.

EdBrewsteristheRacemaster,andquestionsshouldbedirectedtohimat216-433-9804.MAKESuREYOuRCuBSGETTORACE!

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!

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WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAININGAPRIL19-21BEAuMONTSCOuTRESERVATIONWildernessFirstAidaddressesprovidingemergency

careinaruralorwildernesssetting.Thisisadvancedfirstaiddesignedtoprepareleadersoftreksandanyoutingatalocationmorethan2hoursfromemergencymedicalcare.Certificationof two leaders isrequired forPhilmont,andstronglyencouragedforotherhighadventurebases.

Moreinformationcanbefoundonpage8ofthisissue.Registeronlineat:www.wfabsa.info


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]


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

partinthedistrict’sannualdinner.Atthisevent,thedistrictwasrecognizedforitsaccomplishmentsnotonlyfortheyear2012-2013,butfortheaccomplishmentsachievedduringits10yearexistence.Theoutstandingvolunteerswhowererec-ognizedthisyearareasfollows:

OutstandingCubScouter–Michelle Lanese(Pack526)

OutstandingBoyScouter–Dave Baer(Troop263)

OutstandingScoutingFamily–theStanfield Family(Pack526)

OutstandingCubmaster–Robert Pafford(Pack526)

OutstandingScoutmaster–Tom Schloemer(Troop319)

OutstandingunitCommitteeChair–Keith Smiley(Pack218)

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


cuyahoga VaLLey officersDistrict Chair Dave James (440) 717-1778 [email protected] Commissioner Linda Gray (330) 468-1079 [email protected] Roundtable Commiss. Bill Makowski (440) 717-3492 [email protected] CS Roundtable Commiss. Eric Finn (603) 769-9674 [email protected] Chair Kari Verhovnik (440) 237-9017 [email protected] Chair Carloline Reinecker (330) 468-0504 [email protected] Activities Dave Mullenax (216) 254-3903 [email protected] CS Advancement Kim Mullenax (216) 254-3903 [email protected] Program Chair Danise Krushinski (216) 587-0122 [email protected] Activities Jim Popik (330) 659-9099 [email protected] BS Advancement Mike Reville (330) 467-0890 [email protected] VACANT Training Pete Reichel (330) 607-9868 [email protected] Venturing Activities Tim Simenc (330) 467-6637 [email protected] Day Camp Director Eric Finn (603) 769-9674 [email protected] OA Chapter Advisor Karl Owen (440) 582-1698 Web Master Joe Popik [email protected]/PR Chairman Dave Volek (216) 341-6270 [email protected] Director Scott Johnson (216) 458-8905 [email protected]

District Web site http://www.gccbsa.org/Cuyahoga_Valley/index.html


MARCH CALENDAR7 CommitteeMeeting-7:00p.m.-BrecksvilleunitedMethodistChurch7 CommissionerMeeting-8:00p.m.-BrecksvilleunitedMethodistChurch14 RoundtableMeeting-7:00p.m.-BrecksvilleunitedMethodistChurch17 St.Patrick’sDayParade29 CouncilServiceCenterClosedduetoGoodFriday,ScoutShopISOPEN!31 CampershipApplicationDeadline

APRIL CALENDAR4 CommitteeMeeting-7:00p.m.-BrecksvilleunitedMethodistChurch4 CommissionerMeeting-8:00p.m.-BrecksvilleunitedMethodistChurch11 RoundtableMeeting-7:00p.m.-BrecksvilleunitedMethodist27 DistrictPinewoodDerbyFinals–IndependenceCommunityCenter.

MAY CALENDAR2 CommitteeMeeting-7:00p.m.-BrecksvilleunitedMethodistChurch2 CommissionerMeeting-8:00p.m.-BrecksvilleunitedMethodistChurch7 GoodScoutAwardLuncheon–11:00a.m.–RenaissanceHotelGrandBallroom,Cleveland9 DistrictLeadersAwardsBanquet–locationisTBA27 CouncilServiceCenterClosedduetoMemorialDay

DISTRICT kLONDIkEThiswasarecord-settingyear!The2013Klondikewas

enjoyedby25patrols(8ofthemwerefromout-of-council)and1crew–atotalof282participants.

ManythankstotheMayorsfortheevents:FirstAid,Mystery(“Pancake”FlipRelay)BlindfoldMazeandLadderBuild(lashings),LunchJudges,FireBuilding,RopeBridgeandLogLift(lashingsandteamwork).

TOPPLACINGPATROLS(total points available = 180)First Place Troop 64 - LaFunda Patrol (Columbus) 167.75 pointsSecond Place Troop 64 - Fire Eagles Patrol (Columbus) 161.00 pointsThird Place Troop 575 - Raging Marines Patrol (Cuyahoga Valley) 160.00 pointsSpecialcongratulationstoTroop 64 Ghostbusters Patrol,whosetanewrecordfortheRopeBridgeeventbygettingalleightScoutsacrossthe“ravine”intheirsledgein53seconds!!

Thankstoalltheactivitystafffortheirhardwork,concernanddedication.YoudidaGREATJOB!!!DistrictChair,Dave James,cookeduphotchiliandcoffeefortheadults.DistrictCommissioner,Linda Gray,madesuretheKlondikestayedontask,butthebiggestthanksneedstogotoBoyScoutActivitiesChairman,Jim Popik,forputtingtogetherthestaffandworkingwiththeSPLstoofferanoutstanding2013KlondikeDerby!ThankstoDiane PopikforlettingJimworkwiththedistrictforthelastfewmonths.

RACETIMESTigers Check-in10:30a.m./Race11:00a.m.Wolves Check-in11:30a.m./Race12:00a.m.Bears Check-in12:30a.m./Race1:00p.m.Webelos Check-in1:30p.m./Race2:00p.m.

DAY CAMPWhat:2013CVDayCampWhen:June24-28Where:OakGrovePicnicShelter,BrecksvilleReservation,ClevelandMetroparks

CallingallyoulandlubberswhothinkyouhavewhatittakestojoinmeandmymerrybandofmutineersthissummerforaweekofpiratetrainingonthehighseasoftheBrecksvilleReservation!LearnwhatittakestobethebestpirateyoucanbefromJune24throughthe28!Yourmindandbodywillbeputthroughthetestsatarchery,sports,scienceandmuch,muchmore!Don’tforgettosignupearlytoreceiveyourearlybirdregistrationcostat:ENTERWEBADDRESSHERE.Alsoparentswe’realwayslookingfor

newcrewmembers,ifyou’reinterestedinlearningmorecontactourDayCampDirector,Eric Finn,[email protected].

ForScouts,Tigers toWebelos, this isoneof thegreatestpartsof theirCubScoutexperience.

Daycampisaweekfilledwithgreatoutdooractivitiesfocusingaroundarchery,arts&crafts,science,sports,nature,andteambuildingactivities.YoucanbuildyourfutureinCubScouting,byspendingaweekatdaycampworkingonachievementsforyournextCubScoutrank.

ManyScoutsearnasmanyashalfoftheirachievementsatdaycampwhilehavinganawesometime.BoysworkinadenandspendtheweeksurroundedbytheprinciplesandleadershipofScouting.

LOCATION:IndependenceCivicCenter

6363SeligDriveIndependence,OH44131Saturday,April27,2013

2013 CUYAHOGA VALLEY DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY

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


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


MARCH CALENDAR2 ScoutmasterLeaderSpecificTraining,9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.–StrongsvilleLibrary3 EagleScoutDinner,12noon–GrandBallroom,ClevelandRenaissanceHotel12 ProgramAideMeeting,5:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter17 SaintPatrick’sDayParade,downtownCleveland19 DistrictAnnualMeeting,7:00p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter21 CouncilCommissioners’Meeting,6:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter25 OrderoftheArrowLodgeMeeting,7:30p.m.-8:30p.m.,–CouncilServiceCenter25 ErevPesach26 ProgramAidemeeting5:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter29 GoodFriday:officeclosed

APRIL CALENDAR9 ProgramAideMeeting,5:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter11 DistrictCommitteeMeeting,6:30p.m.–DetroitShorewayCommunityDevelopmentoffice12-14 OrderoftheArrowSpringFellowship,BeaumontScoutReservation,RockCreek,OH18 CouncilCommissioners’Meeting,6:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter23 ProgramAideMeeting,5:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter27 CMSDPinewoodDerby,9:30a.m.–OurLadyofMountCarmelGym

MAY CALENDAR3-5 WildernessEngineersWeekend,BeaumontScoutReservation,RockCreek,OH7 GoodScoutAwardLuncheon,12:00p.m.–RenaissanceHotel9 DistrictCommitteeMeeting,6:30p.m.–DetroitShorewayCommunityDevelopmentoffice14 ProgramAideMeeting,5:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter18 CMSDAdventureDay,NorthChagrinReservation28 OrderoftheArrowLodgemeeting–7:30p.m.-8:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter

For the latest calendar information and event details go to gccbsa.org/calendar

CAMPERSHIP APPLICATIONSTheGreaterClevelandCouncilprovidescampershipstoScoutswhoneedassistanceto

attendsummercamp.Anapplicationcanbefoundonpage16,oronlineatbeaumontgcc.org/forms.htmorattheCouncilServiceCenter

• BoyScoutapplicationsaredue:March28,2013• CubScoutapplicationsaredue:April12,2013

NOMINATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT – DUE APRIL 30GENERALINFORMATIONTheDistrictAwardofMeritisacouncilawardpresentedbydistrictsinthesamemanner

thattheSilverBeaverisanationalawardpresentedbycoun-cils.TheawardisavailabletoScouterswhorenderserviceofanoutstandingnatureatthedistrictlevel.Theawardismadeavailableannuallyonthebasisof1foreach25traditionalunitsorfractionthereof.Thedistrictneednotpresentalltheawardstowhichitisentitledeachyear.ItisnotappropriatetonominateaScouterwhohasalreadyreceivedthisaward.AprofessionalScouterorothercouncilemployeemaynotreceivethisawardbasedonemploymentservice.However,aprofessionalScouteroremployeewhoalsoservesasavolunteerScoutermaybeeligible,basedonvolunteerservice.

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

andInsigniaCommitteehasapprovedtheAmateurRadioOperatorratingstripforwearonyouthandadultuniforms.Thisratingstriprecognizesthemember’savailabilityasanamateurradiooperatorforcommunicationservicesforeventsandactivities,aswellasforemergencies.

Allregisteredyouthmembersandadultleaderswhoalsoholdavalidamateurradiolicense,ofanyclass, issuedbytheFederal

CommunicationsCommission are eligible towear the rating strip.TheSupplyordernumberis617431.

Theratingstripiswornontherightsleeve,inposition3or4,undertheu.S.flag(posi-tion1),patrolemblemordenemblem(position2).Ifaunitawardispresentinposition3,theratingstripisworninposition4.

ThisratingstripissimilartotheAmateurRadioOperatorBadgeofferedasaprofi-ciencybadgebyScoutsAustralia,aswellastherecentlyintroducedbadgebyScoutingNetherlands.ItfollowsinthefootstepsoftheScoutRadiomanpersonalinterestbadgeforSeniorScoutsandExplorerScoutsthatwasofferedbytheBSAinthe1940s.

HighlightsfromPack541’sArrowofLightceremony

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


freedom traiL officersDistrict Commissioner Robert J. White [email protected] WD Boyce Chairman Ronnie Henighan [email protected] Chairman Stefan Holmes [email protected] Chairman Frank Williamson [email protected]. District Commissioner Al Griffin [email protected] Chairman Charles Kelly [email protected] Chair Janet Barron [email protected] Adv. Chairman Bonnie Sawyer [email protected] Executive Jon Sizemore [email protected]


MARCH CALENDAR2 ScoutmasterLeaderSpecificTraining,9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.–StrongsvilleLibrary3 EagleScoutDinner,12noon–GrandBallroom,ClevelandRenaissanceHotel6 FOSReportMeeting#1-CouncilServiceCenter,4:30p.m.9 FreedomTrail/TwoRiverIceCreamSocial,CouncilServiceCenter–7:00pm12 ProgramAideMeeting,5:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter17 SaintPatrick’sDayParade,downtownCleveland19 DistrictAnnualMeeting,7:00p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter21 CouncilCommissioners’Meeting,6:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter25 OrderoftheArrowLodgeMeeting,7:30p.m.-8:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter26 ProgramAidemeeting5:30p.m.–CouncilServiceCenter29 GoodFriday:officeclosed

APRIL CALENDAR3 FOSReportMeeting-CouncilServiceCenter–4:30pm5 WildernessFirstAidTraining9 BeaumontLeader’sPre-CampMeeting12 OutdoorLeaderSkills15 AwardofMeritNominationFormDue15 FOSVictoryCelebration(FTGoal-$57,000)17 BeaumontLeader’sPre-CampMeeting20 FreedomTrailPinewoodDerby–zelmaWatsonGeorgeRec.Center21 CouncilAppreciationBanquet&AnnualMeeting26 Woodbadge

TRAINING IS MANDATORYAll registered adult volunteersmust completeYouthProtectionTraining. AllCubmasters,

AssistantCubmasters,DenLeaders,AssistantDenLeaders,WebelosLeaders,Scoutmasters,Assis-tantScoutmasters,CrewAdvisors,AssistantCrewAdvisorsandPostLeadersmustcompletetheirspecifictraining.

DAY CAMP & SUMMER CAMP/ CAMP SCHOLARSHIPPleasecheckouttheCubDayandResidentCampandBoyScoutSummerCamppagesinthis

month’sTrailMarkeroronourwebpage.Therearedaycampsgoingonatdifferentlocationsallsummer.Ifyoucannotmakeittotheoneinyourarea,lookthroughthecamppageforadditionallocationsthatcanbeattended.Signupnow!ScholarshipsareavailableandapplicationsaredueintoScoutofficebyApril1.

MERIT BADGE COUNSELORSAnyonewantingtobeacounselorforaMeritBadgemustsubmitanadultMeritBadge

applicationandmustcompleteYouthProtectionTraining.

CENTRAL DISTRICT NOMINATING COMMITTEETheCentralDistrictNominatingCommitteewillbeacceptingnominationsfortheDistrictCommit-

teethroughMarch15,2013.PleaseforwardinformationtoJ.B. Sizemore, [email protected]

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.

BOY SCOUT RANk ADVANCEMENT- YEAR END 2012

Pack63 20Pack183 1Pack296 0Pack311 0Pack337 0Pack983 1Pack1410 0

Let’sworkonourprogram!Wehaveto have boys advancing in order to keeptheminScouting.Let’salldoourparttogettrainedinourrolesasleaders.

SCOUTING MAGAzINE CORNER!WHEN SERVICE GOES NATIONAL:TWOAWARDSRECOGNIzEMERITORIOuSACTIONSServiceisanintegralpartofScouting.FormanyScouts,thepracticeofadailyGood

Turnleadstoalifetimeofservicetoothers.Onrareoccasions,serviceperformedasaScoutorScouterearnsthatindividualrecognition.AnoverviewofScouting’smerito-riousactionawardscanbeviewedonpage13inScoutingMagazine.PleasereadyourScoutingMagazinetofindoutinformationonhowtoimproveyourprogramthroughproperrecognition.

WHAT’S NEW: MORE BADGES? YOU BET!Lastyear,theBSAdebutedtheWelding,Kayaking,andSearchandRescuemeritbadges.

In2013,we’llwelcomeseveralmore.OneofthesubjectsbeingintroducedisSustainability,whichwillbecomeEagle-requiredafteritsjamboreedebutasanoptiontoEnvironmentalScience.Forinformationontheothernewbadges,seepage7inScoutingMagazine.

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.

Troop183 0Troop296 0Troop311 0Troop337 1Troop931 5Troop983 5

NEW UNITS: WELCOME!IwouldliketoextendaveryfriendlyScoutingwelcometothebrandnewPackandTroop

1906.ThisunitmeetsatuniversityClevelandPrep.SchoolwithScoutMasterMichaelAndreaniandCubmasterDarrylAnderson.ThisschoolislocatedonE.40thandChesterAvenue,whichbordersourCentralneighborhood.TheseleadersareteachersatthisICANSchoolandhaveagreatdealofpassiontowardsworkingwiththeyouth.AndreaniisanEagleScoutwhobringsawealthofknowledgetotheirprogram.IwouldinviteourentiredistricttolendasupportinghandinmakingsuretheyareabletomaketheirScoutingexperienceeffectivefortheboysoftheircom-munity.SeeJ.B.forinformationonhowtoreachoutthesenewleaders.


MARCH CALENDAR3 EagleScoutRecognitionDinner,1:00-5:00p.m.,ClevelandRenaissanceHotel–GrandBallroom6 DistrictCommissionersMeeting,6:45p.m.,ChurchoftheSaviour,ClevelandHeights6 DistrictCommitteeMeeting,7:30p.m.,ChurchoftheSaviour,ClevelandHeights6 FriendsofScoutingReportMeeting,4:30p.m.(50%ofgoal)9 MeritBadgeDay13 DistrictRoundTable,7:30p.m.ChurchoftheSaviour,ClevelandHeights17 St.Patrick’sDayParade29 GreaterClevelandCouncilOfficeisclosed

APRIL CALENDAR3 DistrictCommissionersMeeting,6:45p.m.,ChurchoftheSaviour,ClevelandHeights3 DistrictCommitteeMeeting,7:30p.m.,ChurchoftheSaviour,ClevelandHeights3 FriendsofScoutingReportMeeting,4:30p.m.(75%ofgoal)10 DistrictRoundTable,7:30p.m.ChurchoftheSaviour,ClevelandHeights13 WeldingDayatLincolnElectric,(2Sessions)8:00a.m-12:00p.m.&1:00p.m.-5:00p.m.21 GreaterClevelandCouncilAnnualMeeting

MAY CALENDAR1 DistrictCommissionersMeeting,6:45p.m.,ChurchoftheSaviour,ClevelandHeights1 DistrictCommitteeMeeting,7:30p.m.,ChurchoftheSaviour,ClevelandHeights1 FriendsofScoutingReportMeeting(100%ofgoal)7 GoodScoutAwardLuncheon,12:00-1:30p.m.,RenaissanceClevelandHotel8 DistrictRoundTable,7:30p.m.ChurchoftheSaviour,ClevelandHeights27 GreaterClevelandCouncilOfficeisClosed

gLacier ridge officers

Chairman Luke Baum (216) 447-9000 [email protected] VACANTVice Chairman Ed Hargate (440) 473-5476 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner Dan Kasareo 440-473-5317 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner VACANTFinance Chairman Vince Winslow Nominating Chairman Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Chair VACANT Activities / Service Chair VACANT Advancement / Recog. Chair Mae Morrical (216) 751-9035 [email protected] Camp Promo. / Outdoors Chair Ed Hargate (440) 473-5476 [email protected] Training Chair VACANTDay Camp Director Rob Fischer (216) 658-1879 [email protected] Camp Program Director VACANTVenturing Chair Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] master Craig Castelaz (216) 381-7584 [email protected] Chapter Advisor VACANTDistrict Executive Chris Mehling (216) 458-8920 [email protected]


TROOP 424 AT HOCkING HILLS STATE PARk Troop424hashadagreatyearallaround!Wehave

hadoneScoutadvancetotherankofEagle,andhavewitnessedmuchgrowthforourScouts!Wehavehadablastonmanycampingtrips,includingaweekendatHockingHillsStatePark(pictured),andanoutingtoLaurelCaverns.WearealsoplanningabikingcampoutthroughPennsylvania,acanoeingtriptoMohican,andabackpackingtripinOilCreek,PA.

Asmuchfunaswehaveonourtrips,it’sthewayourScoutshavecometogethertoovercomechallengesthatismostinspiring.Forexample,welostthetrailonourwaytoOldMan’sCaveinHockingHills,andalloftheScoutsworkedtogethertofindtheway.Wedidn’tgetlostagain,andsuccessfullycompletedourplanned12milehikingcoursewithoutanyothermajorsetbacks.IamproudofourScoutsandhowmuchtheyhavegrownoverallinthepastyear,andlookforwardtothemanygreatadventuresahead!

WINTERFEST AND kLONDIkETheGlacierRidgeWinterfestandKlondikewasahugesuccess!Therewere18familiesthat

participatedintheWinterfest,and309participantsintheKlondike.Aspecialthankstotheplan-ningcommittees forboth theWinterfest andKlondike, and inparticular,Carmen Matz andMarc Davis.

January25wascoldandsnowy,perfectweathertoholdaWinterfestandKlondikeDerby.GlacierRidgehadmorethan300ScoutsandadultsparticipateinthoseeventsatBeaumontthatSaturday.

Winterfesthadacombinationof insideandoutsideeventstokeepeveryonebusy. AtCubWorld,Scoutshadachancetouseslingshots,cooperationskis,andsnowshoes.LunchandcraftswereheldatAugustus.

TheKlondikeDerbywasheldinCampBroadbentandkeptover200Scoutsbusyallday.Sat-urdaymorningandafternoon,theywerecompetingasmembersofoneof30patrolsandcookinglunchonthetrailorjudgingoneoftheeightevents.Saturdayeveningwasspentfirstattheawardscampfire,theninAugustusfortheauctionandicecreamsocial.CongratulationstotheBuzzardspatrolofT143,whofinishedfirstoverallandalsowontheSpiritAward.

TheKlondikeDerbywasbothboy-plannedandboy-run.TheDistrictthanksalltheadultvolunteersthatmadetheseeventsasuccess.

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.

CUB SCOUT CAMPING ForScouts,fromTigerstoWebelos,campingisoneofthegreatestpartsoftheCubScoutexpe-

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

Registeronlineatgccbsa.orgQuestionscall:(216)861-6060

BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION SECOND SEASON CAMP BeaumontScoutReservationoffersavarietyofcampprogramsforCubScouts,Webelos,BoyScouts

&Venturers,includingShootingSportsCamp,ClimbingCamp,Trailblazer,andExtremeWeekend,forpacks,troops,andfamilies.Allthedetailscanbefoundonpage15intheCampPulloutsection.

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING TheFriendsofScoutingCampaignKickoffwasJanuary16atPrecisionEnvironmental.Friends

ofScoutingisanimportantpartofkeepingScoutingstrongintheGreaterClevelandCouncil.Ourgoalthisyearis$85,000,with$43,000comingfromFamilyFriendsofScouting.Ifyouhavenotscheduledyourunit’s2013FriendsofScoutingpresentation,pleasecontactBill Bakker(FamilyFOSChair)at(440)796-4004orwm.bakker@live.com.ThispresentationisabrieftalkgivenbyafellowScouter,togivetheparentsinyourunittheopportunitytounderstandthelargerpictureofScouting,andcontributestotheirsons’Scoutingprogram.WewouldpreferthispresentationtobescheduledduringyourBlueandGoldorfirstCourtofHonorfortheyear.Scoutingismorethanjusthavingfun.Scoutingprogramsprepareouryouthforthechallengesoftomorrow;Scoutinghasbeenproventomoldyouthintoleadersourcommunityneeds.Families’supportofScoutingtodayisaninvestmentintomorrow’sleaders.



crooked creek officersDistrict Chairman Mark Anderson (440) 247-0269 [email protected] District Commissioner Janice O’Brien (724)825-0705 [email protected] Membership Chairman VACANTWebelos-to-Scout Chair Tamarra Reed (216) 554-5508 [email protected] Program Chairman VACANTFOS Chairman James Thompson [email protected] Chairman Judy Caine (440) 349-0281 [email protected]] CS Training Chairman Terry Maxson (440) 542-0738 [email protected] Camping Chairman Cary Weatherhead (440)708-2290 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner Carla Cashman (216) 341-1443 [email protected] Activities Chairman John DeLuca (440) 439-2537 [email protected] Chairman Jerry Domiano (216) 663-0872 [email protected] Chairman Bill Johannisson (440) 248-1082 [email protected] Activities Mike Eppele (216) 581-1229 [email protected] Day Camp Director Rich Parker (440) 248-6488 [email protected] DC Program Director Sara Mulcahy (330) 523-9944 [email protected] Venturing Chairman Dan Loughridge (216) 514-1761 [email protected] OA Chief Robby Miller (contact the advisor, John Kochis)OA Advisor John Kochis (216) 341-7586 [email protected] Master Tom Thompson (440) 582-9599 [email protected] Executive Matt Burneisen (216) 458-8917 [email protected]

MARCH CALENDAR4 DistrictCommitteeMeeting,7:00p.m., SolonunitedMethodistChurch,Solon13 DistrictAwardsDinner,SolonCommunityCenter35000PortzParkway,Solon

APRIL CALENDAR1 DistrictCommitteeMeeting,7:00p.m.,SolonunitedMethodistChurch,Solon10 RoundtableMeeting,7:00p.m.SolonunitedMethodistChurch,Solon14 DistrictPinewoodDerby,11:30a.m.Check-in TimLallyChevy19000RocksideRd.,Bedford,Ohio

MAY CALENDAR6 DistrictCommitteeMeeting,7:00p.m.,SolonunitedMethodistChurch,Solon8 RoundtableMeeting,7:00p.m.,SolonunitedMethodistChurch,Solon

WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE CROOkED CREEk DISTRICT?

CROOKEDCREEKDISTRICTPINEWOODDERBYWho: AllCubScouts!What: PinewoodDerbyRaceforeveryCubScout

inChagrinFalls,Solon,Orange,MapleHeights, andBedfordSchooldistricts

When: April14,2013.Checkinbeginsat11:30a.m.,andracingatnoonWhere: TimLallyChevy–19000RocksideRd.,Bedford,OhioWhy: EveryCubScoutdeservestoopportunitytoraceapinewoodderbycar,

soevenifyourPackisn’tdoingapinewoodderbyracethisyearyou stillhaveachancetobuildacarandrace!

Cost: $5perScoutpreregistration,$7perScoutafterApril1,2013

CROOKEDCREEKDISTRICTAWARDSDINNERWho: AllCubScout,BoyScoutandVenturingLeaders,andParents!What: AdinnertorecognizevolunteersfortheirworkinScoutingWhen: March13,6:30p.m.Where: SolonCommunityCenter,35000PortzParkway,SolonWhy: Tosaythankyoutosomeofthevolunteerswhohavehelped

makeadifferenceinthelivesofyouthinthe GreaterClevelandCouncil,BoyScoutsofAmerica.

CuBSCOuTDAYCAMPWho: AllCubScouts!What: Daycampisaweekfilledwithgreatoutdooractivitiesfocusingonfun

andprogramsthatalignwithCubScoutRankadvancementandbelt loops.Activitiesincludearchery,arts&crafts,science,sports,nature, andteambuildingactivities.Boysworkinadenandspendtheweek surroundedbytheprinciplesandleadershipofScouting.

When: July8-12,2013Where: Shelterhouse,SouthChagrinReservationClevelandMetroparksWhy: CreatememoriesforyouandyourCubScoutbyspendingaweekat

daycamphavingfunandlearningnewScoutSkills.

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

the2013FOSCampaign.Thanksforyourhardworkin2012andcontinuedeffortonthe2013FriendsofScoutingcampaign!

WELCOME NEW SCOUTING FAMILIES AspecialthanksgoesouttoallthenewScoutingfamilieswhohavejoinedusinthe

fallof2012.IntheCrookedCreekDistrict,weareproudtowelcome135newyouthandtheirfamilies.WeareexcitedtohaveyouonboardandwanttowelcomeyoutotheScoutingfamily.PleasejoinusatoneofourDistrictorCouncileventsandexperiencehowScoutingcanconnectyoutopeoplefromothercommunitieswhoaremakingadif-ferenceinthelivesofyouthintheGreaterClevelandarea.

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