https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/dc99be1087b2c18060e12fbaf67af562.pdf 84d26f5e8f7780666958227b80f29d48 PDF Text Text ~UU/~ . . . .'KESIGNALS VOL. 10 NO. 9 CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B.S.A. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE SEPTEMBER, 1973 MEMPHIS STATE TIGER ROUNDBALL ROUND UP ANNOUNCED The Chickasaw Council's 1973 exciting Round Up theme is MEMPHIS STATE TIGER ROUNDBALL ROUND UP. The Memphis State Basketball Team will serve as the focal point of this years Round Up program and is probably the most unique in years. The intent and purpose is to provide our Cubs, Scouts and Explorers the opportunity and incentive to recruit their friend or friends into the Scouting program. Most boys join our program because they were invited! Almost every Cub or Scout age boy is interested in basketball and with the Great NCAA Runner-up in 1972 right here, it is logical that Scouting and the Tigers team-up in our Roundball Round Up. Every boy in the Mid-South deserves the chance to be a Scout, and this exciting program will help provide that opportunity. Coach Gene Bartow of the Basketball Tigers has agreed to serve as Chairman of this years Roundball Round Up. Coach Bartow is respected both as a winner and superb Basketball Coach and as a developer of young men. He was named "Coach Of The· Year" last year. He assumes this responsibility with eagerness and total cooperation as he is ardent in his support of the Scouting program and its' ideals. Needless to say, the entire Chickasaw Council takes pride in welcoming Coach Gene Bartow to our "Team" of Scouting. How does the program work? Beginning Octo~er 1st, 1973, any Cub, Scout or Explorer who recruits a non-member into t_h e program qualifies. All Packs, Troops, and Posts will be given the opportunity . to participate during the month of September by setting a unit goal of the number of new boys they will strive to recruit. The unit goal should be filled out on the special card and mailed to the Chickasaw Council office. In order for boys to win their prizes, use the Round Up form to insure no misunderstanding. Your unit must submit a worthy goal in order for your Cubs, Scouts or Explorers to participate. What about prizes or incentives? We've got 'em! 1. Each Cub, Scout or Explorer who recruits a non-member will receive a colorful collectors Tiger Roundball Round Up Patch. Patches will be awarded upon receipt of the Round Up form mentioned earlier at the Council office. 2. A special Free Basketball Practice Session by the Memphis State coaches and all the players will be given in December or January. All recruiters and new boys recruited will be invited to participate. 3. Each Unit Leader, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster or Explorer Advisor, whose unit meets it's goal objective by December 15, 1973, will be presented with a handsome Coffee Mug inscribed with the Round Up emblem. This certainly will be a collectors item. 4. The handsome Coffee Mug inscribed with the Round Up design will be presented to each experienced Den Mother or Den Leader coach who helps organize a new Den or helps re-organize a Den that no longer exists. Helping to recruit a new Den Mother and helping her get started is the aim of this recognition. 5. Two autographed, Memphis State Basketballs will be awarded by each district in the Council. Rules as to how your unit may win one of these will be determined by each district and announced. Wow! What an exciting Round Up program. Be sure that the Cubs, Scouts or Explorers in your unit get the word about the Memphis State Tiger Roundball Round Up. Don't wait ... Announce at your next meeting! SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 7:30 P. M. All potential Cubs and Scouts are urged to·attend their nearest school. �SMOKE SIGNALS .2 NEW STAFF POSITIONS ANNOUNCED 3 6 7-8 10 Ralph Manus, Scout Executive, is pleased to announce the following promotions: Ralph Young, veteran professional Scouter and former Field Director for Service Area I, will serve as the Director of Support Staff. Mr. Young will serve as the Advisor to the Camping, Activities, Training, Advancement, and Health and Safety Committees. Tom Moore, former Senior District Executive of the Southwest District, will serve as Field Director for Service Area II. Mr. Moore will be supervising the District Executives of the Southeast, South Central, Crittenden and Southwest Districts. eouncil 'memoria l ~ribute ':f.una MEMORIAL TRIBUTES MISS LEAH KLEIN BY: Robert Bradford Mrs. Betty M. Max Miss Mary Lewis Machen H. W. Hoerning Mrs. Paulette C. Taylor Mrs. Evelyn Cease Jim McKinney, former Field Director for Service Area II, will become the Director of Development. Mr . McKinney's primary responsibility will be in relation to development of the Finance Program of the council working primarily with the Sustaining Membership and quite closely with Shelby United Neighbors and Trust Fund Development. 12 ~M I 13 Executive Board Meeting Scout Service Center - 4:00 P.M. 15 Council Commissioner Conference - Evergreen Presbyterian Church 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING 20 Council Activities Committee Scout Service Center - 7:30 P.M. 21 Mid-South Fair begins - Scout Exhibit MARTY MADDEN JOINS STAFF MR. JOHN FRANCIS O'MARA BY: Mr. and Mrs. George Anglin MR. FLOYD W. WHITE BY: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beard JEFFRY PHILLIPS BY: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Young MR. WILLIAM D. JETTON BY: Mrs. Henry B. Turner & Children MR. STEVEN WILSON BY: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beard MR. CLARICE JUSTIN VERNON BY: Cub Pack 247 St. James Methodist Church Shan Pitner, former Program Director of the Council, will serve as Field Director for Service Area I. Mr. Pitner will be supervising the district executives of the North Central, Northeast, Northwest, and Eastern districts. 11 COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER Labor Day - Scout Service Center Closed Council Advancement Committee - Scout Service Center 7:30 P.M. Order of the Arrow Brotherhood - Camp Currier Council Exploring Committee Scout Service Center - 7:30 P.M. Council Public Speaking Contest - Scout Service Center - 7:30 P.M. Council Camping Committee Scout Service Center - 7:30 LEON RAY.MARSHALL BY: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Young RalRh Manus, Scout Executive, takes pleasure in announcing that Marty Irwin Madden, of Jackson, Tennessee, has been employed as associate district executive of the Southwest District. Marty is married to the former Marilyn Kaye Estes of Jackson. He is 22 years old and a graduate of Lambuth College in Jackson, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. In his position in the Southwest district, Marty will be participating in all phases of the Scouting program on both district and council levels. He will be attending the National Executive Institute at the Boy Scout Training Center in Mendham, New Jersey during the month of November. The Chickasaw Council takes this opportunity to welcome Marty and his wife to the Professional Scouting family. , �SMOKE SIGNALS ARE YOU AWARE OF ALPHA PHI OMEGA The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega Scouting Fraternity is to assemble college men in the fellowship of the Scout Oath and Law, to develop leadership, to promote friendship, to provide service to humanity, and to further the freedom that is our national, educational and intellectual heritage. All graduating seniors planning to attend college at Memphis State University, Ole Miss, University of Tenn. at Martin, or the University of Tenn. are urged to ask about the Alpha Phi Omega chapters at these universities. Scoutmasters and Explorer Advisors are urged to tell your graduating seniors about Alpha Phi Omega. For further information, contact Claud Brown, Professional Scouting Advisor to the chapter at Memphis State University. COMMISSIONERS TO CONVENE 1 The Annual Chickasaw Council Commissioner's Conference will be held on Saturday, September 15, 9:00 A.M. until 3 :00 P.M. at the Evergreen Presbyterian Church, 613 University St., across from Southwestern University.) All District Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners, Unit Commissioners, Round· table Commissioners, and prospective commissioners should attend this valuable training experience. Actually, there will be two separate sessions, one for the Round table Commissioners and the other for Unit Commissioners. Virtually every aspect of commissioner service will be covered from rechartering units and their program to "School Night for Scouting." Every commissioner needs this training in order to be fully informed with the latest in methods and programming, so make your plans now to attend this exciting and valuable experience. The cost is $2.50 per participant which will cover the cost of lunch. KAMP KIA KIMA RECEIVES NATIONA-L RECOGNITION Kamp Kia Kima received the National Standard Camp Rating for 1973. This is the highest rating a camp can receive from the regional office. We wish to thank Shan Pitner, Camp Director, and his staff for doing an outstanding job. All indications from Scouts and Scouters seem to indicate that the "1973 Summer Camp Season" was the best in the history of the Chickasaw Council. The National Standards require a camp to include such items as tested drinking water, an adequate milk supply, refrigeration, physical examinations, medical inspections, health log, latrines, waste disposal, state and local permits on licenses, pre-camp health and safety and sanitation inspections. FIRE DEPARTMENT-8.S.A. FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM The Chickasaw Council in co-operation with the Memphis Fire Department will participate in the "Cub and Scout Fire Prevention Program." District Chiefs Richard Johnson and M.D. Lee along with volunteer Scouter George Dupont of the Southwest District are the people most responsible for developing this outstanding program. The details of the fire prevention program will be explained at our fall conclave programs and at the September Cub and Scout Roundtables. Listed here is a brief summary of the ways the Cubs will take part in the program: Each Cub will receive a brochure explaining Fire Safety. He will then take a short test on the material he has read. Each Cub will be required to write a fifty word essay on fire prevention and make ·a home inspection. The Cub will then be eligible to buy a B.S.A. Memphis Fire Department Patch for 25¢ at one of the eleven designated fire stations across the city. McDonalds will give each Cub a hamburger for participating in this program. The Boy Scouts will receive a brochure, and they will then take a short test on the material covered. Each Scout will be required to make a drawing of an evacuation plan of his home. The Scouts will also make a home inspection. Scouts can also buy the B.S.A. - Memphis Fire Department Patch for 25¢. One additional item for the Boy Scouts in this program is that they may earn their Firemanship Merit Badge. Scoutmasters will receive questions for this merit badge in their packet. Each Scout is to take the test in front of his Scoutmaster and then turn the quiz in at one of the designated fire stations. Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13. A council wide Fire Prevention Recognition Program will take part in late October to climax this outstanding program. 3 EXPLORING CHAIRMAN Terry Britt EXECUT IVE Gene Kobel SEPTEMBER CALENDAR New-members night OCTOBER CALENDAR 26-27 Explorer Fall Planning Conference at Holiday Inn University - Olive Branch, Mississippi. ESCAPE THROUGH EXPLORING "Escape Through Exploring" news letter is now a reality in the Chickasaw Council; however, to maintain the high standard set by Post 631 it requires news about your post with pictures (black and white) whenever possible. I know that all Explorers and Advisors join with me in saying "Well Done" to Post 631 and their Advisor, Mr. Steve Moncreif. If you have not received your copy, stop by the Scout Service Center and pick one up. MISS EXPLORING There will be a contest for a Miss Exploring to be held at the Fall Planning Conference. The rules will be in the mail shortly so that each post can start selecting its candidate, who must be an Explorer herself. NEW MEMBER NIGHT This is the month all posts should hold their new member night - inviting prospective members, their parents, etc. to fill the gap left by members who have gone away to school. If you need registration forms, contact Gene Kobel at 327-4193. RECHARTERING Each year all posts have to recharter. Rechartering on time is a good way to set the example of a post on the go. If you have any questions, please call the Scout Service Center, 327-4193. Due to Recharter: September: 73, 605, 616 October: 1, 84, 177, 229, 324, 403, 487, 524, 611, 615, 617, 618, 619 and 620. NEW - NEW Exploring Reference Book, which replaces the Explorer Leaders Reference Book, has been received recently at the Scout Service Center. This book contains an alphabetical listing of the organization, procedures, program, and policies of Exploring which is of value to everyone. Also available at the Scout Service Center are Medical Exploring manual and Explorer Post Committee Guide. �I. SMOKE SIGNALS ,4 NORTHEAST CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVE John W. Bradford Marcus Yarbro Richard Stevens ' CALENDAR OF EVENTS 7 "DISTRICT SCHOOL NIGHT TRAINING" for all adult Scouters 7:30 P.M. Highland Heights Presbyterian Church, Summer and Holmes. 8 O.A. Brotherhood, Camp Currier. 11 "Excellent Northeast 1973-74 Program Kick-off" - Cub, Scout and Explorer Leaders, Committeemen, Institutional Representatives - 7:30 P.M., Highland Heights Methodist Church - Fun, Food, Entertainment and Information. 18 "Uniform Day" - All Cubs and Scouts should wear their uniforms to school and invite their friends to join Scouting. ' / 18 "School Night For Scouting" - at the public or private school nearest you. I SCHOOL NIGHT TRAINING Every adult Scouter should make plans to attend the School Night Training on September 7. With your cooperation 1 School Night can provide not only additional boys, but the additional adult leaders you need so much. With your help the schools that will be open will be adequately staffed and capable of presenting Scouting to parents in a way that will result in more leaders and boys. Scouting needs YOUR help. Attend this training session! NORTHEAST PROGRAM KICK-OFF On September 11, the biggest, best and most enjoyable activity of the year will take place for adult Scouters. Besides food, fun, and fellowship, the 1973-74 District and Council Program will be presented. Discussions and demonstrations relating to YOUR position in Scouting will be held. All Den Mothers, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Committeemen and Institutional Representatives should make plans to come. SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING All Scouts need to encourage their friends to look forward to joining Scouting on School Night. All leaders need to look around for anyone who might help as a leader in Scouting. Bring them to School Night or recruit them now! TRUMPET AWARD If you have any nominations or questions relating to the "Trumpet Award" contact Margaret Pike, 3693 Wayne, 324-3132. SOUTHEAST CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER George Burke Ben Carpimter EXECUTIVE Claud Brown Bill Gallagher School Night Chairman TIP OF THE HAT To everyone who served as table commissioners for our Cub and Scout Conclaves. To Beverly Rogers and the Camp And Hike Shop for printing our District Calendar and for providing door prizes. To Bob Hayne and Ben Carpenter for door prizes. September 6, 1973, 7:30 P.M., Asbury United Methodist Church, 2969 S. Mendenhall Road. Important briefing meeting for all unit leaders concernin School Ni ht. NEWS FOR CUB LEADERS Roundtable will be September 13, 7 :30 P.M., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3749 Kimball. The Cub theme will be "Viking Discovers" and the Webelos, "Athlete." The commissioner trophy will be explained. Come meet our special guest Brown Cloud. The fall training will be at Parkway Village Baptist Church, 4982 Knight Arnold at 7:30 P.M. on this schedule: September 25 - The Cub Scout Program September 27 - Planning the Cub Scout Program October 2 - The Den Meeting; S Webelos Den Operation - Pack Management October 4 - The Den Operation - The Pack Meeting October 9 - Den Leader Coach NEWS FOR SCOUT LEADERS Roundtable will be September 11, 7:30 P.M., St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 1362 Prescott. The commissioner Trophy will be explained. The camporee for October 12 and 13 will be discussed. You will be contacted by the training committee· about Cornerstone Training. For those of you who have or will have completed Cornerstone - The ALL DAY experience will be September 29. The weekend training for Adult and Jr. Leaders will be October 27 and 28. COMMISSIONER STAFF Our staff meeting will be September 20, 7:30 P.M. , Christ United Methodist Church. DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING Our Meeting will be September 27, 7:30 P.M., Scout Service Center, 171 S. Hollywood. NORTHWEST CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXEC UTIVE Frank Ryburn Bill Kirkpatrick Dick Daugherty SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 5 Conclave, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Georgian Dr. Frayser. 15 Commissioners' Conference 18 School Night For Scouting 21-29 Mid-South Fair 25 District Committee - Bakers Community Center, Millington OCTOBER CALENDAR 3 Roundtables 6 Cub Training Session 1 & 2 13 Cub Training Session 3 & 4 16 District Commissioner Meeting 20 POW-WOW 23 District Annual Business Meeting 26-27 Northwest Camporee CAMPOREE Unit leaders are to prepare a list of at least eight events they would like to see held at the Camporee and then submit this list to Bill Evans, our Roundtable Commissioner. You should have someone who is willing to serve on the Camporee Committee and submit his name also. UNIT LEADERS : Be sure that all boys who meet with your unit are registered. To verify boys you are not sure of, call the Scout Service Center 372-4193. ADVANCEMENT See to it that there is some advancement in your unit. There should be some advancement within your unit every month. SCHOOL l'JIGHT We all want School Night to be a real success in our district. If all unit leaders would stress to their boys to spread the word about September 18, we could have a real success. Scouting is still neighborhood oriented, so the boys should go to the school nearest their home. If anyone should ask you to assist in any way with School Night, please accept. I �SMOKE SIGNALS EASTERN CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVE Parks Hicks Jack Leake John Ingram SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS 4 READER'S DIGEST l'UBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST - 7:30 P.M., Mullins Methodist Church. All Eagle Scouts and Explorers who meet the requirements (See August Smoke Signals, Council Copy) are invited to participate. Judges for the contest will be provided by the East Memphis Toastmasters. Winners will be eligible for the council contest on September 11. 6 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING TRAINING - 7:30 P.M., Kingsway Christian Church. Eastern district SCOUTMASTERS, CUBMASTERS AND qNIT COMMISSIONERS: This will be your only notice regarding the FINAL SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING TRAINING. 7-8 WEBELOS ENCAMPMENT - Camp Currier is reserved for this weekend for Webelos Dens who desire to camp out. Please confirm your unit's attendance with the Scout Service Center as usual. 13 SCOUT ROUNDTABLE - 7:30 P.M. , Kingsway Christian Church. Tonight's program will center around the insurance needs of Troops. We would like to thank RAY MASON for his excellent presentation related to First.Aid procedures at the August Roundtable. 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING AND UNIFORM DAY. 7:30 P.M., your school. September 18 is Uniform Day. Please encourage your f Scouts and Cubs to wear their uniforms to school and bring home the point that this uniform is to be worn with pride. 20 - Commissioner Staff Meeting, 1:30 P.M. , Kingsway Christian Church. 21 Mid-South Fair begins 22 Outdoor Training (Section 1) 27 District Executive Committee Meeting. EASTERN DISTRICT QUARTERLY OPERATING COMMITTEE CONFERENCE. Mr. INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVE. .. the QUARTERLY OPERATING CONFERENCE is for YOU. Both of the above Sept. 27 meetings begin at 7:30 P.M. at Mullings Methodist Church. CRITTENDEN CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVE Lindsey J. Fairley Bart Turner David Cox SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 4 7:30 P.M., Cub Leaders' Roundtable, Arkansas Power and Light, Marion, Ark. 10 7:30 P.M., Scout Leaders' Roundtable, Arkansas Power and Light, Marion, Ark. 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING - The boys of Crittenden County need us. Let's be successful for them! EARLY OCTOBER CALENDAR 1 Scout Leaders Roundtable 8 Cub Leaders Roundtable 12,13,14 - Fall Camporee SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING Under the leadership of Richard Allen, District School Night for Scouting Chairman, we are hoping to enroll in excess of l 15new Cubs and Scouts on the night of September 18. Many boys will show up to join because of the publicity involved and because of their own interest in Scouting. However, there will be many other boys who would love to join, but who do not because they are afraid that they will not know anybody. Friends are a very, very important part of a Cub-aged and Scout-aged boys' lives, and we can achieve a much higher degree of success on School Night '73 if we put forth the effort to utilize the bonds 6f friendship that exist between our Scouts and their non-Scout friends. We can do this by, 1. informing our Cubs and Scouts of School Night For Scouting; 2. Letting them know which school their Packs and Troops will be attending on School Night; and 3. Encouraging them to invite at least one of their non-Scout friends to join their Pack or Troop on School Night at their assigned school. By following these three simple steps, we can put the golden opportunities of Scouting into the lives of many more boys. Somewhere in Crittenden County, there is a boy that desperately needs Scouting. Let's be sure to get him! SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTERS Yes, there really is such a thing. Many parents will attend School Night For Scouting. Make sure on that night that they get involved with their son in your Pack or Troop. UNIT FOR TRAINING AWARDS If your unit did not apply at the Conclave for the awards that it qualified for in 1973 or if you have adults needing training awards, notify David Cox. 5 · SOUTHWEST CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVt: Dr. William Pope Bob Pasley Marty Madden CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 4 District Public Speaking Contest 7:30 P.M. at Graceland Christian Church 6 School Night Training for unit leaders and School Night personnel at 7:30 P.M. at Bethany Parkway Methodist Church 8 O.A. Brotherhood at Camp Currier 11 Scout Roundtable at Sears in Southland Mall 13 Cub-Roundtable at Gracewood Presbyterian Church 17 District Commissioners Meeting at 7:30 at Sears in Southland Mall 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING 25 First Session of Cub Leaders Training 27 District Meeting at 7:30 at Whitehaven Country Club 29 Scoutmaster Outdoor Training at Camp Currier NEW DA TE AND PLACE FOR SCOUT ROUNDTABLES Leaders of Scout Troops will have a new date and location for their Roundtables beginning in September. George Dupont, Scout Roundtable Commissioner, announces the Boy Scout Roundtables will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the board room at Sears in Southland Mall. BEST WISHES FROM TOM MOORE FOR DISTRICT Effective September 1 of this year, I assumed the duties of Field Director of Service Area II with the Chickasaw Council. In this position I will be giving direction to the district executives of the Southwest, Southeast, South Central, and Crittenden Districts. My promotion comes after four years of service in the district, during which time we have seen the district grow from 93 units to a total of 115 and from a district of 2500 Scouts to our current figure of 3800 boys enrolled in the program. During those four years I estimate that I have worked with over 600 of the best volunteer leaders any district or program could have. To all of those 600 plus other individuals I say a most sincere THANK YOU for your friendship, help and devotion to me and the Scouting program. r extend nothing but the best wishes for your continued success and hope you will always feel that I am a part of the grest Southwest. �6' SMOKE SIGNALS SOUTH CENTRAL CHAIRMAN COMMJSSIONER EXECUTIVE Joseph Trotte~ Isaac Peterson Wendell L. Fant SEPTEMBER MEETINGS 1 DISTRICT ANNUAL CONCLAVE 5 11 I 18 25 AND SCOUTERS' FAMILY PICNIC. CAMP CURRIER, EUDORA, MISS. from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Each family will bring their picnic lunch and dinner and join in with other Scouters and families. Special recrea· tional activities for children and adults. Yearly plans of meetings and activities (schedule) will be given out and we solicit your suggestions for additional ideas. This will also be the time for each unit to set their round· up goals and to report their summer activities. Let's make this our best district conclave and picnic. SECOND AND FINAL "DISTRICT SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING BRIEFING MEETING," 7:30 P.M. at St. Andrew A.M.E. Church, 867 S. Parkway East and Mississippi Blvd. The following people are to attend this briefing meeting: District Chairman, District Commissioner, 0 & E Chairman, School Coordinators, Organizers for each school, Unit Commissioners and all Cubmasters and Scoutmasters or other key people in the unit. Our backup team of men (Vice Chairman and district operating committee chairmen, our young people's team as auditors and clerks and the District Executive. ROUNDT ABLE MEETINGS FOR CUB AND SCOUT LEADERS, 7:30 P.M., at the Tennessee Baptist Book Store Bldg. (second floor), 481 East McLemore Ave. A special guest representing the Memphis Fire Dept. will bring an exciting program of activities and information that will assist you as unit leaders in helping each boy in your unit. (This meeting is for all adult leaders only). SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING, 7 :00 P.M. at each elementary school. Our district report meeting place St. Andrew A.M.E. Church, 867 S. Parkway E. and Miss. Blvd. at 9:30 P.M. DISTRICT COMMITTEE AND DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS' MEETING (combined) 7:30 P.M., at St. Andrew A.M.E. Church, 867 S. Parkway East. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES September 26 - Training courses will NORTH CENTRAL CH~ I RMAN Ernest Abron COMM ISSIONER EXECUTIVE Eugene Bates Curtis Gray Warren Hampton SEPTEMBER DATES 4 Roundtables, Cub and Scout, First Baptist Church - Lauderdale, 682 S. Lauderdale St. 8 O.A. Brotherhood - Camp Currier 11 Council Speaking Contest - 7:30 P .M., Scout Service Center 11 District Meeting - 7:30 P.M., Scout Service Center 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING 21 Mid-South Fair ROUNDTABLES The Cub Leaders' and Scout Leaders' Roundtables on September 4 at First Baptist Church - Lauderdale. We will train all unit leaders on School Night For Scouting. SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING All of our efforts are aimed at one thing - to get the story to more boys and parents and make School Night even more productive. So make sure that every boy has the chance to experience the program and is not deprived because a parent just did not know the story. Also better informed parents make for higher quality of leadership. SILVER BEAVERSILVER FAWN NOMINATIONS DUE October 15 is the deadline for recommendations for nominations for the Silver Beaver and the Silver Fawn Awards to be received by the council. committee on nominations to the National Court of Honor. Nominations should be submitted to the Scout Service Center on or prior to the stated date. In submitting a name for consideration keep in mind that members of the committee may not personally know the Scouter; therefore, the thoroughness in the preparation of the recommendation of the individual is important. For the Silver Beaver Award list the nominee's record of Scouting, his business, community, and church activities, and his record of noteworthy service to boyhood in Scouting and other activities. The Silver Fawn Award is for lady Scouters and the same information as required for the Silver Beaver is requested. These awards, the highest the Chickasaw Council may bestow upon outstanding Scouters, will be presented at the Council Annual Banquet at the Holiday Inn Rivermont on Wednesday, December 5. GREERS FERRY LAKE AND LITTLE RED RIVER CLEANUP TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 8 Rodney Holder, Troop 281, receives the 1973 Raymond C. Firestone Award medallion from Bill Kirkpatrick, Northwest District Commis· sioner. Dick Shelton (second from right) served as chairman of the 1973 program; Tom Parker (right) was a member of the Board. SOUTH CENTRAL- Con't. begin. for all Cub Scout leaders (ladies and men) - time: 7:30 P.M. at Tennessee Baptist Book Store Bldg. (second floor), 481 E. McLemore Ave. September 29 - "All day Out-Doors Training for Scoutmasters." Place: Camp Currier, Eudora, Miss. Time of registration: 10:00 A.M. All Scout Troops and Explorer Posts in the Chickasaw Council are encouraged to participate in the fourth Annual Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River Cleanup, at Heber Springs, Arkansas, Saturday, September 8. The 30 mile stretch of river below the dam will be cleaned entirely by Scouts and Explorers. Troops that have canoes should bring them along if feasible; otherwise the docks will provide flat-bottomed boats. All Scouts should bring a life preserver. Tools will be provided to recover the cans and other litter from the river. The clean up will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until completed. A fish fry will be held in the afternoon for all of the Scouts and ExJ?lorers who participate. Units may camp overnight if they desire. Please contact Mr. Carl Garner, resident engineer, P. 0. Box 310, Heber Springs, Arkansas, if you plan to attend. �SMOKE SIGNALS SCOUT PHOTO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The Chickasaw Council, along with Eastman Kodak Company, is µ,1roud to announce the requirements for entering the Scout Photo Scholarship Awards Contest. Listed below are the rules for entering: 1. No entry fee or purchase is required to enter the contest. Pictures may be of any subject and need not be related to Scouting. 2. A boy must be a registered Scout at · time of entering the contest. He must be age 11 through 15 as of October 1, 1973. 3. The Scout must have earned the photography merit badge prior to entering the contest. 4. All pictures must have been taken after October 1, 1972, by the person submitting the entry. 5. The contest will have two categories - black-and-white and color. You may enter a maximum of three pictures in each category. Pictures can be no larger than 8 x 10 inches. 6. Prizes will consist of scholarships for each of the two categories: First Place - $1,000; Second Place - $500; Third Place - $250. In addition, a Certificate of Merit will be awarded to entries demonstrating photographic excellence or unique ap~lications. 7. All pictures must be accompanied by the official entry form which must be filled in completely. (DO NOT WRITE ON PICTURES.) 8. The Boy Scouts of America will appoint photographic experts as judges. Entries will be judged on the basis of composition, and good 1 originality, camera technique. The decision of the judges will be final. 9. If the picture is an award winner, the original negative o r transparency must be available to the Boy Scouts of America on request. 10. All pictures become the property of the Boy Scouts of. America. Every effort will be made to return the pictures to the contestants if a self-addressed, stamped envelope of proper. size is submitted with the entry. The Boy Scouts of America is not responsible for loss or damage to pictures. 11 . Entries must not be mailed before September 1, 1973, but must be postmarked no later than October 1, 1973, and received by October 7, 1973. 12. Mail entries with correct postage 7 WHEN CALLING YOUR SCOUT SERVICE CENTER to: The Scout Photo Scholarship Awards Scouting Division Boy Scouts of America North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 He isn't in, may I take your number? This is the response you frequently receive when you phone your Scout Service Center fo r a particular member of the professional staff. Actually this is a nor":'"' situation as a majority of our professional :.,off's time is spent calling on Scouters, Hea11~ ()f Institutions and related visits in the Distnc •. When you call and the man ,..._,, ask for is not in, please leave your name ano number and he will be glad to return your call. We ask that you allow our office ladies to help you unless you particularly need to talk to your executive. Many times one of the ladies can handle your request and thereby save y~ur time. All of our staff - office, camp, professional - are dedicated to the service of our good volunteer Scouters. We welcome the opportunity to assist - ask any of us. UNIT BANK ACCOUNTS There have been i:<>veral recent inquiries concerning tax paye1 irientification numbers for unit bank accouu~~ Present treasury regulatio ns indicate that individual B.S.A. units opening new bank accounts will not have to furnish an employer identification number. This is based on an exemption for bank accounts opened by "unincorporated subordinate units of a tax-exempt central organization which are covered by a group exemption letter. " S~at • 1 MEMPHIS' GREATEST STORE! FOR THE MOST COMPLETE STOCKS IN MEMPHIS IN CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE •CUB SCOUT •SCOUT •EXPLORER SOUTHLAND MALL DOWNTOWN and OAK COURT RALEIGH SPRINGS �SMOKE SIGNALS PUBLISHED BY CHICKASAW COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 SOUTH HOLLYWOOD ST.• MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE WILLIAM N. MORRIS, JR., PRESIDENT MANLEY Z. COX, COMMISSIONER REV. MILLEN DARNELL, ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER RALPH K. MANUS, JR., SCOUT EXECUTIVE ROSS McGILL, DIRECTOR OF FIELD SERVICE RALPH YOUNG, DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES JAMES R. McKINNEY, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SHANNON PITNER~ FIELD DIRECTOR TOM MOORE, FIELD DIRECTOR Published monthly for all Scouters registered in the Council lllon·Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Memphis, Tenn. Permit No. 435 Chickasaw Council BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 S. Hollywood Street Memphis, Tenn- ' ''" 12 If Undeliver~..,_, &Jo Not Return .Atigail marlin :Jund Rai:iing Pfan:i (Division of Southern Greeting Card Co.) 478 N. Hollywood, Memphis, Tennessee 38112 Phone 327-3511 SELL MAJESTIC CYLINDER CANDLES TO MAKE MONEY FOR .YOUR TROOP Candles sell for $2.50 each (packed 6 to a sales kit) 15 sales kits 30 sales kits 60 sales kits E 'l'r .343 Mr.. Robert J # V-a.uglm 151 N. Mendenhall Memphis, Tennessee 3 $ 81.00 profit 162.00 profit 360 .00 profit Over 30 Years In Business In Memphis See our ads in September and October issues of Scouting FOR A REFRESHING PAUSE ON THE "RUGGED ROAD" Drink Coke COMPLETE STOCKS OF EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING FOR THE •CUB SCOUT ........... •SCOUT •EXPLORER EXPLORER SCOUT things AVAILABLE AT · · CUB SCOUT go tx:tt-with COke ......... ~ Bottling Co., Memphis, Tenn. EAST ... SOUTH TWO SCOUT SHOPS TO SERVE YOU BETTER � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chickasaw Council Newsletter Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ~UU/~ ....... 'KE SIGNALS VOL. 10 NO. 9 CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B.S.A. MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE SEPTEMBER, 1973 MEMPHIS STATE TIGER ROUNDBALL ROUND UP ANNOUNCED The Chickasaw Council's 1973 exciting Round Up theme is MEMPHIS STATE TIGER ROUNDBALL ROUND UP. The Memphis State Basketball Team will serve as the focal point of this years Round Up program and is probably the most unique in years. The intent and purpose is to provide our Cubs, Scouts and Explorers the opportunity and incentive to recruit their friend or friends into the Scouting program. Most boys join our program because they were invited! Almost every Cub or Scout age boy is interested in basketball and with the Great NCAA Runner-up in 1972 right here, it is logical that Scouting and the Tigers team-up in our Roundball Round Up. Every boy in the Mid-South deserves the chance to be a Scout, and this exciting program will help provide that opportunity. Coach Gene Bartow of the Basketball Tigers has agreed to serve as Chairman of this years Roundball Round Up. Coach Bartow is respected both as a winner and superb Basketball Coach and as a developer of young men. He was named "Coach Of The· Year" last year. He assumes this responsibility with eagerness and total cooperation as he is ardent in his support of the Scouting program and its' ideals. Needless to say, the entire Chickasaw Council takes pride in welcoming Coach Gene Bartow to our "Team" of Scouting. How does the program work? Beginning Octo~er 1st, 1973, any Cub, Scout or Explorer who recruits a non-member into t_he program qualifies. All Packs, Troops, and Posts will be given the opportunity . to participate during the month of September by setting a unit goal of the number of new boys they will strive to recruit. The unit goal should be filled out on the special card and mailed to the Chickasaw Council office. In order for boys to win their prizes, use the Round Up form to insure no misunderstanding. Your unit must submit a worthy goal in order for your Cubs, Scouts or Explorers to participate. What about prizes or incentives? We've got 'em! 1. Each Cub, Scout or Explorer who recruits a non-member will receive a colorful collectors Tiger Roundball Round Up Patch. Patches will be awarded upon receipt of the Round Up form mentioned earlier at the Council office. 2. A special Free Basketball Practice Session by the Memphis State coaches and all the players will be given in December or January. All recruiters and new boys recruited will be invited to participate. 3. Each Unit Leader, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster or Explorer Advisor, whose unit meets it's goal objective by December 15, 1973, will be presented with a handsome Coffee Mug inscribed with the Round Up emblem. This certainly will be a collectors item. 4. The handsome Coffee Mug inscribed with the Round Up design will be presented to each experienced Den Mother or Den Leader coach who helps organize a new Den or helps re-organize a Den that no longer exists. Helping to recruit a new Den Mother and helping her get started is the aim of this recognition. 5. Two autographed, Memphis State Basketballs will be awarded by each district in the Council. Rules as to how your unit may win one of these will be determined by each district and announced. Wow! What an exciting Round Up program. Be sure that the Cubs, Scouts or Explorers in your unit get the word about the Memphis State Tiger Roundball Round Up. Don't wait ... Announce at your next meeting! SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 7:30 P. M. All potential Cubs and Scouts are urged to· attend their nearest school. . 2 NEW STAFF POSITIONS ANNOUNCED Ralph Manus, Scout Executive, is pleased to announce the following promotions: Ralph Young, veteran professional Scouter and former Field Director for Service Area I, will serve as the Director of Support Staff. Mr. Young will serve as the Advisor to the Camp ing, Activities, Training, Advancement, and Health and Safety Committees. Jim McKinney, former Field Director for Service Area II, will become the Director of Development. Mr . McKinney's primary responsibility will be in relation to development of the Finance Program of the council working primarily with the Sustaining Membership and quite closely with Shelby United Neighbors and Trust Fund Development. Shan Pitner, former Program Direc tor of the Council, will serve as Field Director for Service Area I. Mr. Pitner will be supervising the district executives of the North Central, Northeast, Northwest, and Eastern districts. SMOKE SIGNALS Tom Moore, former Senior District Executive of the Southwest District, will serve as Field Director for Service Area II. Mr. Moore will be supervising the District Executives of the Southeast, So uth Central, Crittenden and Southwest Districts. eouncil 'memorial ~ribute ':f.una MEMORIAL TRIBUTES MISS LEAH KLEIN BY: Robert Bradford Mrs. Betty M. Max Miss Mary Lewis Machen H. W. Hoerning Mrs. Paulette C. Taylor Mrs. Evelyn Cease MR. JOHN FRANCIS O'MARA BY: Mr. and Mrs . George Anglin MR. FLOYD W. WHITE BY: Mr . and Mrs. Donald Beard JEFFRY PHILLIPS BY: Mr . and Mrs. Ralph Young MR. WILLIAM D. JETTON BY: Mrs . Henry B. Turner & Children MR. STEVEN WILSON BY: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beard MR. CLARICE JUSTIN VERNON BY: Cub Pack 247 St. James Methodist Church LEON RAY. MARSHALL BY: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Young COUNCIL CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day - Scout Service Center Closed 6 Council Advancement Committee - Scout Service Center - 7:30 P.M. 7-8 Order of the Arrow Brotherhood - Camp Currier 10 Council Exploring Committee - Scout Service Center - 7:30 P.M. 11 Council Public Speaking Contest - Scout Service Center - 7:30 P.M. 12 Council Camping Committee - Scout Service Cente r - 7:30 ~M I 13 Executive Board Meeting - Scout Service Center - 4:00 P.M. 15 Council Commissioner Conference - Evergreen Presbyterian Church 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING 20 Council Activities Committee - Scout Service Center - 7:30 P.M. 21 Mid-South Fair begins - Scout Exhibit MARTY MADDEN JOINS STAFF RalRh Manus, Scout Executive, takes pleasure in announcing that Marty Irwin Madden, of Jackson, Tennessee, has been employed as associate district executive of the Southwest District. Marty is married to the former Marilyn Kaye Estes of Jackson. He is 22 years old and a graduate of Lambuth College in Jackson, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. , In his position in the Southwest district, Marty will be participating in all phases of the Scouting program on both district and council levels. He will be attending the National Executive Institute at the Boy Scout Training Center in Mendham, New Jersey during the month of November. The Chickasaw Council takes this opportunity to welcome Marty and his wife to the Professional Scouting family. ARE YOU AWARE OF ALPHA PHI OMEGA The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega Scouting Fraternity is to assemble college men in the fellowship of the Scout Oath and Law, to develop leadership, to promote friendship, to provide service to humanity, and to further the freedom that is our national, educational and intellectual heritage. All graduating seniors planning to attend college at Memphis State University, Ole Miss , University of Tenn. at Martin, or the University of Tenn. are urged to ask about the Alpha Phi Omega chapters at these universities. Scoutmasters and Explorer Advisors are urged to tell your graduating seniors about Alpha Phi Omega. For further information, contact Claud Brown, Professional Scouting Advisor to the chapter at Memphis State University. COMMISSIONERS TO CONVENE The Annual Chickasaw Council Commissioner's Conference will be held on Saturday, September 15, 9:00 A.M. until 3 :00 P.M. at the Evergreen Presbyterian Church, 613 University St., ac ross from Southwestern University.) All District Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners, Unit Commissioners, Round· table Commissioners, and prospective commissioners should attend this valuable training experience. Actually, there will be two separate sessions, one for the Round table Commissioners and the other for Unit Commissioners. Virtually every aspect of commiss ioner service will be covered from rechartering units and their program to "School Night 1 for Scouting." Every commissioner needs this training in o rd er to be fully informed with the latest in methods and programming, so make your plans now to attend this exciting and valuable experience. The cost is $2 .50 per participant which will cover the cost of lunch. KAMP KIA KIMA RECEIVES NATIONA-L RECOGNITION Kamp Kia Kima received the National Standard Camp Rating for 1973. This is the highest rating a camp can receive from the regional office. We wish to thank Shan Pitner, Camp Director, and his staff for doing a n outstanding job. All indications from SMOKE SIGNALS Scouts and Scouters seem to indicate that the "1973 Summer Camp Season" was the best in the history of the Chickasaw Council. The National Standards require a camp to include such items as tested drinking water, an adequate milk supply, refrigeration, physical examinations, medical inspections, health log, latrines, waste disposal, state and local permits on licenses, pre-cam p health and safety and sanitation inspections. FIRE DEPARTMENT-8.S.A. FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM The Chickasaw Council in co-operation with the Memphis Fire Department will participate in the "Cub and Scout Fire Prevention Program." District Chiefs Richard Johnson and M.D. Lee along with volunteer Scouter George Dupont of the Southwest District are the people most responsible for developing this outstanding program. The details of the fire prevention program will be explained at our fall conclave programs and at the September Cub a nd Scout Roundtables. Listed h ere is a brief summa ry of the ways the Cubs will take part in the program: Each Cub will receive a brochure explaining Fire Safety. He will then take a short test on the material he has read. Each Cub will be required to write a fifty word essay on fire prevention and make ·a home inspection. The Cub will then be eligib le to buy a B.S.A. - Memphis Fire Department Patch for 25¢ at one of the eleven designated fire st ations across the city. McDonalds will give each Cub a hamburger for participating in this program. The Boy Scouts will receive a brochure, and they will then take a short test on the material covered. Each Scout will be required to make a drawing of an evacuation plan of his home. The Scouts will also make a home inspection. Scouts can also buy the B.S.A. - Memphis Fire Department Patch for 25¢. One additional item for the Boy Scouts in this program is that they may earn their Firemanship Merit Badge. Scoutmasters will receive questions for this merit badge in their packet. Each Scout is to take the test in front of his Scoutmaster and then turn the quiz in at one of the designated fire stations. Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13. A council wide Fire Prevention Recognition Program will take part in late October to climax this outstanding program. 3 EXPLORING CHAIRMAN Terry Britt SEPTEMBER CALENDAR New-members night OCTOBER CALENDAR EXECUT IVE Gene Kobel 26-27 Explorer Fall Planning Conference at Holiday Inn University - Olive Branch, Mississippi. ESCAPE THROUGH EXPLORING "Escape Through Exploring" news letter is now a reality in the Chickasaw Council; however, to maintain the high standard set by Post 631 it requires news about your post with pictures (black and white) whenever possible. I know that all Explorers and Advisors join with me in saying "Well Done" to Post 631 and their Advisor, Mr. Steve Moncreif. If you have not received your copy, stop by the Scout Service Center and pick one up. MISS EXPLORING There will be a contest for a Miss Exploring to be held at the Fall Planning Conference. The rules will be in the mail shortly so that each post can start selecting its candidate, who must be an Explorer herself. NEW MEMBER NIGHT This is the month all posts should hold their new member night - inviting prospective members, their parents, etc. to fill the gap left by members who have gone away to school. If you need registration forms, contact Gene Kobel at 327-4193. RECHARTERING Each year all posts have to recharter. Rechartering on time is a good way to set the example of a post on the go . If you have any questions, please call the Scout Service Center, 327-4193. Due to Recharter: September: 73, 605, 616 October: 1, 84, 177, 229, 324, 403, 487, 524, 611, 615, 617, 618, 619 and 620. NEW - NEW Exploring Reference Book, which replaces the Explorer Leaders Reference Book, has been received recently at the Scout Service Center. This book contains an alphabetical listing of the organization, procedures, program, and policies of Exploring which is of value to everyone. Also available at the Scout Service Center are Medical Exploring manual and Explorer Post Committee Guide. I. , 4 NORTHEAST CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVE John W. Bradford Marcus Yarbro Richard Stevens ' CALENDAR OF EVENTS ' 7 "DISTRICT SCHOOL NIGHT TRAINING" for all adult Scouters - 7:30 P.M. Highland Heights Presbyterian Church, Summer and Holmes. 8 O.A. Brotherhood, Camp Currier. 11 "Excellent Northeast 1973-74 Program Kick-off" - Cub, Scout and Explorer Leaders, Committeemen, Institutional Representatives - 7:30 P.M., Highland Height s Methodist Church - Fun, Food, Entertainment and Information. 18 "Uniform Day" - All Cubs and Scouts should wear their uniforms to school and invite their friends to join Scouting. / 18 "School Night For Scouting" - at the public or private school nearest you. I SCHOOL NIGHT TRAINING Every adult Scouter should make plans to attend the School Night Training on September 7. With your cooperation 1 School Night can provide not only additional boys, but the additional adult leaders you need so much. With your help the schools that will be open will be adequately staffed and capable of presenting Scouting to parents in a way that will result in more leaders and boys. Scouting needs YOUR help. Attend this training session! NORTHEAST PROGRAM KICK-OFF On September 11, the biggest, best and most enjoyable activity of the year will take place for adult Scouters. Besides food, fun, and fellowship, the 1973- 74 District and Council Program will be presented. Discussions and demonstrations relating to YOUR position in Scouting will be held. All Den Mothers, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Committeemen and Institutional Representatives should make plans to come. SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING All Scouts need t o encourage their friends to look forward to joining Scouting on School Night. All leaders need to look around for anyone who might help as a leader in Scouting. Bring them to School Night or recruit them now! TRUMPET AWARD If you have any nominations or questions relating to the "Trumpet Award" contact Margaret Pike, 3693 Way ne, 324-3132. SMOKE SIGNALS SOUTHEAST CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVE George Burke Ben Carpimter Claud Brown Bill Gallagher School Night Chairman TIP OF THE HAT To everyone who served as table commissioners for our Cub and Scout Conclaves. To Beverly Rogers and the Camp And Hike Shop for printing our District Ca lendar and for providing door prizes. To Bob Hayne and Ben Carpenter for door prizes. September 6, 1973, 7:30 P.M., Asbury United Methodist Church, 2969 S. Mendenhall Road. Important briefing meeting for all unit leaders concernin School Ni ht. NEWS FOR CUB LEADERS Roundtable will be September 13, 7 :30 P.M., Holy Trinity Episcopal Churc h, 3749 Kimball. The Cub theme will be "Viking Discov ers" and the Webelos, "Athlete." The commissioner trophy will be explained. Come mee t our special guest Brown Cloud. The fa ll training will be at Parkway Village Baptist Church, 4982 Knight Arnold at 7:30 P.M. on this schedul e: September 25 - The Cub Scout Program September 27 - Planning the Cub Scout Program October 2 - The Den Meeting; S - Webelos Den Operation - Pack Management October 4 - The Den Operation - The Pack Meeting October 9 - Den Leader Coach NEWS FOR SCOUT LEADERS Roundtable will be September 11, 7:30 P.M. , St. Matthews United Meth odi st Church, 1362 Prescott. The commissioner Trophy will be explained. The camporee for October 12 and 13 will be discuss ed. You will b e contacted by the training committee· about Cornerstone Training. For those of you who have or will have completed Cornerstone - The ALL DAY experience will be September 29. The weekend training for Adult and Jr. Leaders will be October 27 and 28. COMMISSIONER STAFF Our staff meeting will be September 20, 7:30 P.M. , Christ United Methodist Church. DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING Our Meeting will be September 27, 7:30 P.M., Scout Service Center, 171 S. Hollywood. NORTHWEST CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXEC UTIVE Frank Ryburn Bill Kirkpatrick Dick Daugherty SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 5 Conclave, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Georgian Dr. Frayser. 15 Commissioners' Conference 18 School Night For Scouting 21-29 Mid-South Fair 25 District Committee - Bakers Community Center, Millington OCTOBER CALENDAR 3 Roundtables 6 Cub Training Session 1 & 2 13 Cub Training Session 3 & 4 16 District Commissioner Meeting 20 POW-WOW 23 District Annual Business Meeting 26-27 Northwest Camporee CAMPO RE E Unit leaders are to prepare a list of at least eight events they would like to see held a t the Camporee and then submit this list to Bill Evans, our Roundtable Commissioner. You should have someone who is willing to serve on the Camporee Committee and submit his name also. UNIT LEADERS : Be sure that all boys who meet with your unit are registered. To verify boys you are not sure of, call the Scout Service Center 372-4193. ADVANCEM ENT See to it that there is some advancement in your unit. There should be some advancement within your unit every month. SCHOOL l'JIGHT We all want School Night to be a real success in our district. If all unit lea ders would stress to their boys to spread the word about September 18, we could have a real success. Sco uting is still neighborhood oriented, so the boys shou ld go to the school nearest their home. If anyone should ask you to assist in any way with School Night, please accep t. I f EASTERN CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVE Parks Hicks Jack Leake John Ingram SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS 4 READER'S DIGEST l'UBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST - 7:30 P.M., Mullins Methodist Church. All Eagle Scouts and Explorers who meet the requirements (See August Smoke Signals, Council Copy) are invited to participate. Judges for the contest will be provided by the East Memphis Toastmasters. Winners will be eligible for the council contest on September 11. 6 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING TRAINING - 7:30 P.M., Kingsway Christian Church. Eastern district SCOUTMASTERS, CUBMASTERS AND qNIT COMMISSIONERS: This will be your only notice regarding the FINAL SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING TRAINING. 7-8 WEBELOS ENCAMPMENT - Camp Currier is reserved for this weekend for Webelos Dens who desire to camp out. Please confirm your unit's attendance with the Scout Service Center as usual. 13 SCOUT ROUNDTABLE - 7:30 P.M. , Kingsway Christian Church. Tonight's program will center around the insurance needs of Troops. We would like to thank RAY MASON for his excellent presentation related to First.Aid procedures at the August Roundtable. 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING AND UNIFORM DAY. 7:30 P.M., your school. September 18 is Uniform Day. Please encourage your Scouts and Cubs to wear their uniforms to school and bring home the point that this uniform is to be worn with pride. 20 - Commissioner Staff Meeting, 1:30 P.M. , Kingsway Christian Church. 21 Mid-South Fair begins 22 Outdoor Training (Section 1) 27 District Executive Committee Meeting. EASTERN DISTRICT QUARTERLY OPERATING COMMITTEE CONFERENCE. Mr. INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVE. .. the QUARTERLY OPERATING CONFERENCE is for YOU. Both of the above Sept. 27 meetings begin at 7:30 P.M. at Mullings Methodist Church. SMOKE SIGNALS CRITTENDEN CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVE Lindsey J. Fairley Bart Turner David Cox SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 4 7:30 P.M., Cub Leaders' Roundtable, Arkansas Power and Light, Marion, Ark. 10 7:30 P.M., Scout Leaders' Roundtable, Arkansas Power and Light, Marion, Ark. 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING - The boys of Crittenden County need us. Let's be successful for them! EARLY OCTOBER CALENDAR 1 Scout Leaders Roundtable 8 Cub Leaders Roundtable 12,13,14 - Fall Camporee SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING Under the leadership of Richard Allen, District School Night for Scouting Chairman, we are hoping to enroll in excess of l 15new Cubs and Scouts on the night of September 18. Many boys will show up to join because of the publicity involved and because of their own interest in Scouting. However, there will be many other boys who would love to join, but who do not because they are afraid that they will not know anybody. Friends are a very, very important part of a Cub-aged and Scout-aged boys' lives, and we can achieve a much higher degree of success on School Night '73 if we put forth the effort to utilize the bonds 6f friendship that exist between our Scouts and their non-Scout friends. We can do this by, 1. informing our Cubs and Scouts of School Night For Scouting; 2. Letting them know which school their Packs and Troops will be attending on School Night; and 3. Encouraging them to invite at least one of their non-Scout friends to join their Pack or Troop on School Night at their assigned school. By following these three simple steps, we can put the golden opportunities of Scouting into the lives of many more boys. Somewhere in Crittenden County, there is a boy that desperately needs Scouting. Let's be sure to get him! SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTERS Yes, there really is such a thing. Many parents will attend School Night For Scouting. Make sure on that night that they get involved with their son in your Pack or Troop. UNIT FOR TRAINING AWARDS If your unit did not apply at the Conclave for the awards that it qualified for in 1973 or if you have adults needing training awards, notify David Cox. 5 · SOUTHWEST CHAIRMAN COMMISSIONER EXECUTIVt: Dr. William Pope Bob Pasley Marty Madden CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 4 District Public Speaking Contest - 7:30 P.M. at Graceland Christian Church 6 School Night Training for unit leaders and School Night personnel at 7:30 P.M. at Bethany Parkway Methodist Church 8 O.A. Brotherhood at Camp Currier 11 Scout Roundtable at Sears in Southland Mall 13 Cub-Roundtable at Gracewood Presbyterian Church 1 7 District Commissioners Meeting at 7:30 at Sears in Southland Mall 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING 25 First Session of Cub Leaders Training 27 District Meeting at 7:30 at Whitehaven Country Club 29 Scoutmaster Outdoor Training at Camp Currier NEW DA TE AND PLACE FOR SCOUT ROUNDTABLES Leaders of Scout Troops will have a new date and location for their Roundtables beginning in September. George Dupont, Scout Roundtable Commissioner, announces the Boy Scout Roundtables will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the board room at Sears in Southland Mall. BEST WISHES FROM TOM MOORE FOR DISTRICT Effective September 1 of this year, I assumed the duties of Field Director of Service Area II with the Chickasaw Council. In this position I will be giving direction to the district executives of the Southwest, Southeast, South Central, and Crittenden Districts. My promotion comes after four years of service in the district, during which time we have seen the district grow from 93 units to a total of 115 and from a district of 2500 Scouts to our current figure of 3800 boys enrolled in the program. During those four years I estimate that I have worked with over 600 of the best volunteer leaders any district or program could have. To all of those 600 plus other individuals I say a most sincere THANK YOU for your friendship, help and devotion to me and the Scouting program. r extend nothing but the best wishes for your continued success and hope you will always feel that I am a part of the grest Southwest. 6' SOUTH CENTRAL CHAIRMAN COMMJSSIONER EXECUTIVE Joseph Trotte~ I saac Peterson Wendell L. Fant SEPTEMBER MEETINGS 1 DISTRICT ANNUAL CONCLAVE AND SCOUTERS' FAMILY PICNIC. CAMP CURRIER, EUDORA, MISS. from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Each family will bring their picnic lunch and dinner and join in with other Scouters and families. Special recrea· tional activities for children and adults. Yearly plans of meetings and activities (schedule) will be given out and we solicit your suggestions for additional ideas. This will also be the time for each unit to set their round· up goals and to report their summer activities. Let's make this our best district conclave and picnic. 5 SECOND AND FINAL "DISTRICT SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING BRIEFING MEETING," 7:30 P.M. at St. Andrew A.M.E. Church, 867 S. Parkway East and Mississippi Blvd. The following people are to attend this briefing meeting: District Chairman, District Commissioner, 0 & E Chairman, School Coordinators, Organizers for each school, Unit Com missioners and all Cubmasters and Scoutmasters or other key people in the unit. Our backup team of men (Vice Chairman and district operating committee chairmen, our young people's team as auditors and clerks and the District Executive. 11 ROUNDT ABLE MEETINGS FOR CUB AND SCOUT LEADERS, 7:30 P.M., at the Tennessee Baptist Book Store Bldg. (second floor), 481 East I McLemore Ave. A special guest representing the Memphis Fire Dept. will bring an exciting program of activities and information that will assist you as unit leaders in helping each boy in your unit. (This meeting is for all adult leaders only). 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING, 7 :00 P.M. at each elementary school. Our district report meeting place - St. Andrew A.M.E. Church, 867 S. Parkway E . and Miss. Blvd. at 9:30 P.M. 25 DISTRICT COMMITTEE AND DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS' MEETING (combined) 7:30 P.M., at St. Andrew A.M.E. Church, 867 S. Parkway East. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES September 26 - Training courses will SMOKE SIGNALS NORTH CENTRAL CH~ I RMAN COMMI SSIONER EXECUTIVE Ernest Abron Eugene Bates Curtis Gray Warren Hampton SEPTEMBER DATES 4 Roundtables, Cub and Scout, First Baptist Church - Lauderdale, 682 S. Lauderdale St. 8 O.A. Brotherhood - Camp Currier 11 Council Speaking Contest - 7:30 P .M., Scout Service Center 11 District Meeting - 7:30 P .M., Scout Service Center 18 SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING 21 Mid-South Fair ROUNDTABLES The Cub Leaders' and Scout Leaders' Roundtables on September 4 at First Baptist Church - Lauderdale. We will train all unit leaders on School Night For Scouting. SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING All of our efforts are aimed at one thing - to get the story to more boys and parents and make School Night even more productive. So make sure that every boy has the chance to experience the program and is not deprived because a parent just did not know the story. Also better informed parents make for higher quality of leadership. Rodney Holder, Troop 281, receives the 1973 Raymond C. Firestone Award medallion from Bill Kirkpatri ck, Northwest District Commis· sioner. Dick Shelton (second from right) served as chairman of the 1973 program; Tom Parker (right) was a member of the Board. SOUTH CENTRAL- Con 't. begin. for all Cub Scout leaders (ladies and men) - time: 7:30 P .M. at Tennessee Baptist Book Store Bldg. (second floor), 481 E. McLemore Ave. September 29 - "All day Out-Doors Training for Scoutmasters." Place: Camp Currier, Eudora, Miss. Time of registration: 10:00 A.M. SILVER BEAVERSILVER FAWN NOMINATIONS DUE October 15 is the deadline for recommendations for nominations for the Silver Beaver and the Silver Fawn Awards to be received by the council. committee on nominations to the National Court of Honor. Nominations should be submitted to the Scout Service Center on or prior to the stated date. In submitting a name for consideration keep in mind that members of the committee may not personally know the Scouter; therefore, the thoroughness in the preparation of the recommendation of the individual is important. For the Silver Beaver Award list the nominee's record of Scouting, his business, community, and church activities, and his record of noteworthy service to boyhood in Scouting and other activities. The Silver Fawn Award is for lady Scouters and the same information as required for the Silver Beaver is re quested. These awards, the highest the Chickasaw Council may bestow upon outstanding Scouters, will be presented at the Council Annual Banquet at the Holiday Inn Rivermont on Wednesday, December 5. GREERS FERRY LAKE AND LITTLE RED RIVER CLEANUP TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 8 All Scout Troops and Explorer Posts in the Chickasaw Council are encouraged to participate in the fourth Annual Greers Ferry Lake and Little Red River Cleanup, at Heber Springs, Arkansas, Saturday, September 8. The 30 mile stretch of river below the dam will be cleaned entirely by Scouts and Explorers. Troops that have canoes should bring them along if feasible; otherwise the docks will provide flat-bottomed boats. All Scouts should bring a life preserver. Tools will be provided to recover the cans and other litter from the river. The clean up will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until completed. A fish fry will be held in the afternoon for all of the Scouts and ExJ?lorers who participate. Units may camp ov ernight if they desire. Please contact Mr. Carl Garner, resident engineer, P. 0. Box 310, Heber Springs, Arkansas, if you plan to attend. SCOUT PHOTO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The Chickasaw Council, along with Eastman Koda k Com pany, is μ, roud to announce the re quir ements for 1entering the Scout Photo Scholarship Awards Contest. Listed below are the rules for entering: 1. No entry fee or purchase is required to ent er the cont es t. Pictures may b e of any subject and need not be related to Scouting. 2. A boy must be a registered Scou t at · time of entering the contest. He must be age 11 th rough 15 as of October 1, 1973. 3. The Scout must have earned the photography merit badge prior t o entering the contest. 4. All pictures must have been taken after October 1, 1972, by the person sub mitting the entry . 5. The contest will have two catego ries - black-and-white and color. You may enter a maximum of three pic tures in eac h category. Pictures can be no larger than 8 x 10 inches. 6. Prizes will consist of scholarships for eac h of the two categories: First Pl ace - $1,000; Second Place - $5 00; Third Place - $250. In addition, a Certificate of Me ri t will be award ed to entries demonstrating photographic excellence or unique ap~lica tions. 7. All pictures must be accompanied by the official entry form which must be filled in completely. (DO NOT WRITE ON PICTURES.) 8. The Boy Scouts of America will appoint photographic experts as judges. Entries will be judged on the basis of 1 originality, composition, and good camera techniqu e. The decision of the judges will be final. 9 . If the picture is an award winner, the original negative o r transparency must be ava ilable to t he Boy Scouts of America on request. 10. All pictures become the property of the Boy Scouts of. America. Every effort will b e made to return the pictures to the contestants if a self-addressed, stamped enve l ope of proper. size is submitted with the entry. The Boy Scouts of America is not responsible fo r loss or damage to pictures. 11 . Entries must not be mailed before September 1, 1973, but must be postmarked no later than October 1, 1973, and received by October 7, 1973. 12. Mail entries with correct postage SMOKE SIGNALS to: The Scout Photo Scholarship Awards Scou ting Division Boy Scouts of America North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 UNIT BANK ACCOUNTS There have be en i:<>veral recent inquiries concerning tax paye1 irientification numbers for unit bank accouu~~ Prese nt treasury regulatio ns indicate that individu al B.S.A. units opening new ba nk accounts will no t have to furnish an employer identification number. This is based on an exemption for bank accounts opened by "unincorporated subordinat e units of a tax-exempt central organization which are covered by a group ex emption letter. " S~at WHEN CALLING YOUR SCOUT SERVICE CENTER 7 He isn't i n, may I take your number? This is the response you frequently receive when you pho ne your Scout Service Center fo r a particula r member of the professional staff. Actually this is a nor":'" ' situation as a majority of our professional :.,off 's time is spent calling on Scouters, Hea11~ () f In stitutions and related visits in the Distnc •. When you call and the man ,..._,, ask for is not in, please leave your name ano number and he will be glad to return your call. We ask that you allow our office ladies to help you unless you particularly need to talk to your executive. Many times one of the ladies can handle your request and thereby save y~ur time. All of ou r staff - office, camp, professional - are d edicated to the service of our good volunteer Scouters. We welcome the opportunity to ass ist - ask any of us. • 1 M EMPHIS' GREATEST STORE! FOR THE MOST COMPLETE STOCKS IN MEMPHIS IN CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN OAK COURT •CUB SCOUT •SCOUT •EXPLORER SOUTHLAND MALL and RALEIGH SPRINGS SMOKE SIGNALS PUBLISHED BY CHICKASAW COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 SOUTH HOLLYWOOD ST .• MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE WILLIAM N. 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