https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/d5d781a2e52faa7a5a9b8f838b2e295a.pdf f1c6ce6b007bb793ad89ddd0066edafd PDF Text Text Ch ickasaw Co u nci l BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 17 1 S Holly w ood Street Me m phis . Ten nessee 381 12 If n onde/1ve ra ble d o n o t r e turn N on- Profit Org an 1zat1 o n U S . Pos tage Piad Memphis. Tenn Permit No . 435 ~~' ·~ . Ra ym ond S uth I e r.a na ~1·1 · ! I ' am Te I 1 D " J M(;mph i $ ' T n .38 l 2 7 r 3310 ------ -------• CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B.S.A., MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE VOL. 17, NO. 10 A UNITED WAY AGENCY OCTOBER, 1980 Nationa l Jambor ee L ·e aders Selected The Chickasaw Council will be sending . 72 Scouts and 8 leaders to Scouting's greatest experience next summer, when the National Scout Jamboree is held at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, July 27 through August 5. Cost of the Jamboree is $500 per Scout. Fee includes cost of food , lodging, transportation, sight-seeing, equipment, and J a mboree pnrticipa nt expense. Payment Sc hNJ ul t' : October 1, 1980 · . $20.00; · February 1, 1981 - $75.00; March _l, 1981 - $75.00; April 1, 1981 $100.00; May 1, $100.00; June 1, 1981 - $55.00; Total $500.00. Leadership for the Jamboree Troops: 1st Troop leaders are: Scoutmaster Dr. G.W. Sorrells; 1st Assistant, Scoutmaster Lou Woods; 2nd Assistant Scoutmaster Jean Ulmer; 3rd Assista nt Scoutma Ater Gordon C riAp . ~ nd Troop l(•a d.- rn 11 rt": Sco ut master Gene Bradberry; 1st Assistant Scoutmaster Ralph Moak; 2nd Assistant Scoutmaster Dr. William Pope; 3rd Assistant Scoutmaster Greg Snyder. The alternates are Fowler and Jim Laylock. Bill I We wish to thank Jamboree Chairman Fred Carney and his committee for th eir work in th e pl a nninl{ of .Jamboree adi v i t i <·s s1 ·l 1·<·tio n of ,Jarnbori·1· ;1 n d Leadership. Counc il Calen dar OCTOBER 3-5-Brownsea 22 at Camp Currier (2nd weekend) 7-Council Cub Scout Committee Meeting at 7:30 pm, Scout Service Center 16-Executive Board Meeting at 5:00 pm at the Scout Service Center 16-Council & District Key 3 Meeting at 6:30 pm at Scout Service Center 17-19-Brownsea 22 at Camp Currier (3rd weekend) 18-FREE FOOTBALL-MEMP HIS STATE vs NORTH TEXAS 19-0-A Executive Committee Meeting at 2:30 pm at Scout Service Center 25-Council-wide Den Chief Training Conference ........ 25-Council Commissioners Conference -:-f.1 31-HaUoween '~ iii!. _} !!J ~ ·. lrl ~{'t~~ ..,.~ NOVEMBER ,,.:1 1-2-Q. A Ordeal and Brotherhood at Camp Currier -~ . ~ "'-\~ 4-Election Day ~ 8-Scout Show at Mid-South Fairgrounds 11-Veterans Day 11-Council Cub Scout Meeting at 7:30 pm at Scout Service Center 11-Council Commissioner Meeting 12-Council Executive Committee Meeting at 5:00 pm at Scout Service Center 12-0-A Lodge Meeting 22-Council-wide Show-an-do Tr aining 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at Audubon Park 22-Council-wide Cub Leaders' Pow Wow at Lindenwood Christian Church 8:30 a m to 4:00 pm. 27-Thanksgiving 27-28-Scout Service Center Closed DECEMBER 1-Deadline for nominations for Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit. .... ~ ·· .. ~ Fred Carney presents award to R.L. Irwin, Jr. for having the most outstanding Scout troop in a Baptist Church in the United States of America. 1980 Council Commissio ners Conferenc e Local Scout~aster Recieves National Recognit ion Gene Cashman, Council Commissioner and Fred Carney Conference Coordiantor, are encouraging all Commissioners to plan to attend the Council's Fall Commissioner Conference, Saturday, October 25, 9:00 AM 3:30 PM at Kingsway Christia!) Church in the Scout hut, located· on the corner of Poplar· and Massey. Cashman says," We have some of the finest Commissioners in America, we just need more of them. This conference will be an ideal time for our district to have a full Commissioner Staff so that our new and experienced Commissioners can take advantage of this training conference. Furthermore this conference will orientate and address the Commissioners role during rechartering and t he follo wing procedures in volved in rechartering. Carney, Conference Coordinator says, '"The instructors a re some of the finest Scouter s in our Council, and the participants are in for a real treat." · Plan now to attend this annual conference. Furthermore please do not .forget to bring ~ I "Brown Bag Lunch!" 1 1 RL. "Buddy" Irwin, Jr. received the 1980 Joe C. Garrington. Founders Recog~i­ . tion for having the most -outstanding Scout Troop in. a Baptist Church in the United States of America. The award was pres_e nted by Fred Carney on behalf of the Association of Baptist · for Scouting at the August Executive Board Meeting of the Chickasaw Council, of the Boy Scouts of America. Buddy is the Scoutmaster of Troop 97, which has been Chartered by Broadway Baptist Church for 39 years.· During Buddy's tt!nure as Scoutmaster for 39 years, 2,239 boys have been influenced by Troop Ole' 97 and .over 200 boys have earned the Eagle Scout Award, including Jimmy Dawkins, the first blind Eagle Scout in the USA. The Award would have been presented earlier but Buddy was out of town, with 40 scouts and leaders at Philmont Scout Ranch and the Grand Canyon . Buddy was first recognized for this honor at the National Council B.S.A. Meeting this past May at New Orleans, Louisiana. Rang er Retir es The Chickasaaw Council a nnounces · that Lee Mouton, Ra nger at Cam p Currier, retired effective October 1. Lee had been employed as the Currier Ranger for the past 23 years , joining..the Chickasaw Council in March of 1957. Prior to that Lee had worked as a bus driver for the Memphis Transit Authority . Lee is a former Scoutmaster of Troop 248 sponsored by Whitehaven Presbyterian Church and also served as a Scoutmaster of a Troop in Eudora, Mississippi. Lee and his wife, Lullene, will make their new home in Tipton County, Tenn. We of the Chicka~a w Council express our sincere thanks to Lee for service to our council and Scouting over the past years and wish hilll the very best in his retirement. �Page 2 Smoke Signals PUBLISHED BY . CHICKASAW COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 SOUTH HOLLYWOOD ST., MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE R.E. Cannon, President Gene Cashman, Council Commissioner Joseph A. Long , Scout Executive David Allen, Director of Field Services Tom Moore, Director of Support Service Publ ished for all Scouters registered in the Council. Tours Of City Hall Available For Scout Units The Department of Youth Services with 'the City of Memphis has extended an invitation to .all Scout units within the council to ·tour City Hall. . These tours are provided to give Cubs and Scouts an opportunity to learn about the resources of the City of Memphis. · Any age group is welcome; however cubs 8 & 9 years old might have a problem understanding most of the content of what is discussed on the tour. Size of tour groups should not exceed 40 Scouts. The city tour begins in the lobby of City Hall where the group is led by a member of city government's of Youth Services Department. The City Hall tour includes an overview of the operation of City Goverl}ment, a brief history of Memphis, a visit to the Mayor's Office and City Council Chambers. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know your City Hall. You visit the Hall of Mayors and Memorial Plaza. Depending upon the Mayor's schedule it may be possible to meet and talk with him. If you wish to visit city government contact Tierney Sawyer at the City of Memphis Department of Youth Services at 785-3660. Along The Chickasaw Trail Our Council has over 41 0 Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, and Explorers Advisors and 660 Den Leaders and Webelos Leaders who work directly with youth . Your dedicated service of providing weekly program benefits thousands of youth. Hundreds of additional leaders will join us this· fall , looking for positive leadership and help from all of us. Each of you can be assured that the thousands of other unit, district and council volunteers are concerned about how to provide you better positive service. The following are some items you may be interested in. Your camp facilities, service center facilities, and program is a immediate priority. The Scout Show Committee is committed to providing an adequate place for outside exhibits in lieu of the Arena being unavailable. They have also made a recent decision to provide participating patches the same as previous years. The new Scout uniforms will be available approximately Oct . 6 at Goldsmith's Stores. They / \ ~~~P10~~~~~~~~~~~~~i~=S Untold opportun ities through the advancement program . Training in skills wh ich will help in adult life. Instilling a sense of patriotism . Council coordinated programs, career interest surveys, special New horizons by expanding an awareness of the world around us. 1Ml~ scho~!-:,~eoi~~~:ea;,~::..dvisors ~';':x;.:~:;0lf::rr::.::.~~!range Growth in knowledge. are experts in special interests, and they help young people explore such careers as medicine, ..... law, engineering, law enforce••• The following is a suggested closing ceremony to be used at Roundtables or at other counc il and district meetings. CLOSING - Each person has a card . He or she cal ls out the letter. Na rrator reads mean ing. Outdoo r activ ities relevant to the three phases of Scout ing. l11 ~.:~ =~:. :~.=t :~.= ·~: =. SCOUTING .. .THE BETTER LIFE C 11. 11 .11 f1 • h111lr!1n q r lt ln •n• .111 r t rrd11 l1111 .11111 , ,. ., .. 11 11 . il 11 111 •" ·' fol, there is a unique . adult The Council offers special the elected young . support to Exploring by offering :::::::::: officers. training for Post Officers and In the Chickasaw Council, adult leaders , semi-annual there are. 43 of these men and planning conferences, quarterly :·:·:·:·: training committees are providing an orientation session to its new Cub leaders within one week after School Night. Have you seen the new Cubmaster, Den Leader and Webelos Leader One Month Program Book? Congratulations to the council membership committee for preparing these helpful training and membership tools. Serv i ng young people through Scout ing. ~~rt advising ~mm~ .::~:~po:~roy parroegrparmovfiodrinhg1'gh~ ..... have been ordered but the National Supply Service can not meet the terrific demand . Please let your parents and Scouts know that Goldsmith 's is doing its share. Our Council Camping Chairmen, Frank Barton and Tom Clifton, have made arrangements t o have the main road at Camp Currier graveled and graded in preparation for the fall camping (rainy) season. Look for the improvement! The camping committee also arranged to have 2 Ceta employees working with Ranger Mouton this past summer. Have you noticed any improvement? The co·uncil Camping Committee has also arranged to have 30 S-eabees working at Kfa Kima the weekend of Sept. 26-28 repairmg lake docks, camp vehicles ·plus other items . Thanks to James R. Aitken OIC, RNMCBD 0724, Department of the Navy Reserve Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Twenty Four, Redstone Arsenal, Ala 35809. Our council and district Cub / \ ~~1g~~~;~~~;~~~;l~l;~;~;i;it~~~tttmmmtli;i~ilm~mtll~mmmmmmrr mlllllrrm~rmt~triit~tlllJt~ltttt . liiiiili .. .. . October, 1980 (three short whistles or other sounds) This special assistance to Exploring is a part of the council operation budget, which is raised ~: .1: l:~ :. : l:1 ::;Pt~ r: ~~a:!~~. vee~:;f::~ ~ ~::u~;:;d :a.;ncc~T-~ai!:~::~ medicine, nursing, dentistry, sustaining membership enroll·11llil~~ pharmacy, mental retardation, ment. tI~tmmmmmmt~~tm~~mrmmmmmmtl~~t~lmrttmmtmmm~mtmm~mmrrtmmm~~tt~tt~tf Teaching through the good example of voluntee·r leadership. High adventure in the mountains, the forests . and on the water. Emphasizing family activities and involvement. ==·· Being part of the gang that has fun . Encouraging a sense of service through the expans ion of the Good Turn . Targeting on the needs and desires of youth in the 80's. Teamwork - bringing together chartered organizations, community leaders . and career professionals. Extoll ing ou r heritage - from the America n Indian, the pioneers and many ethn ic groups . Yazoo Lawn Mower (Heavy Duty) Bush Hog - 5' - 3 point hook up Complete set tools.for new ranger Gate for Camp control - See Scou~t~~~~~~~,~~l~~ijfj Executive for drawing SERVICE CENTER Pick-up truck Seamstress to ma ke drapes have material New carpet through out Two adding m achines T·wo electri c long-carriage typ ewriter s _ Complete kitchen equipment J.1.l!Jl-l!a~~IJl-~!1-j. flourescent light bulbs Respect fo r the relig ious conviction of othe rs. Learn ing about democracy throu g h un it stru cture and organ izat ion . Ideals as exemplified in the Oath , Law, slogan , an d motto . f ulf i ll ing a prom ise to prov ide advent ure an d inspiration on th e frontiers of to morro w. Each you th member benef itt ing through a y ear-roun d prog ram leading to a bett er life through S couting . · • ,- ,~ \ ,-., \ . \ . \.\ .. , ( �Philmont Volunteer Training Courses 1981 Boy Scout Roundtables. For roundtable commissioners and roundtable staff. Includes creative program planning, preopening, skills, interpatrol activities, ideas-exchange, and resources for several roundtable programs. Boy Scout Troop Committee. Designed to help troop committee members fully appreciate troop committee functions. Includes problem solving, the advancement method, the outdoor method, and supporting the troop program. Boy Scout Skills for Scoutmasters. For Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters i Page 3 , Smoke Signals October, 1980 Pineivood Derby Winners strengthen the pack program. (Also June 25 - July 1 and July 30 - August 5). only. Includes equipment making teaching skills with flair, problem solving, ideas exchange, coaching techniques, and instruction · in cooking, pioneering, and troop program planning. (Also June 25-July 1). Conservation. For volunteer Scouters related to conservation functions who will help councils develop better conservation programs. Includes organization and operation, planning · for Scout camp properties and the ecology /conservation program in camp, h~lps for unit leaders including local resources, district and council projects and activities, and outdoor conservation techniques and projects designed to make Scouting's youth more environmentally aware. Cub Scout Program Administration. For Cub Scouters who are involved in the program function at district, council, and area levels. Includes the what, why, and how of Cub Scouting, how to manage the council and district Cub Scout program and activities, and how to develop community resources to PERIOD 2 JUNE 25 - JULY 1 Boy Scout Advancement. For council, district, and troop advancement committee members. Includes discussions of progress reviews, courts of honor, service projects, merit badge counselors, interpretation of requirements, effective . operation of the advancement committee, ideas exchange, and · problem solving. Boy Scout Council and District Committees .. for those involved with Boy Scout program administration on a district or council level. Includes problem solving, how programs accommodate the methods of Boy Scouting, the advance~ent and outdoor methods, ideas Continued on page 4. Winners in the Eastern District Pinewood Derby were left to right: Mark Williams, Pack 278, first place, Robbie Valentine, Pack 368 · second, and Jim Bowers, Pack 274, third. Congratulations, Cub Scouts! "DO" TELL I l ' ~cmnrial Wrihutcs Mr. Dial (Father of Sgt. Dial) By Bill Lanier Mrs. Amos Duncan By Dr. and Mrs. Otis Warr, III COUNCIL WIPE POW WOW 1980 CHICKASAW COUNCIL Come to the all new "DO" Pow Wow DA TE: TIME: Saturday, November 22 8:30AM-4:00PM PLACE: LINDENWOOD CHRIST.I AN CHURCH UNION and PARKWAY Who Attends: All Cub Scout Leaders Fee: $4.50 for materials (Book and Lunch) Come and learn to "DO": Tcxlav, more than ever, isn't it great to know Scouting is still going strong? Still he_!ping our kids grmv up to become good Ameri'cans. To be prepared. Yes, thanks to the United Way and people everyvvhere, Scouting is still teaching honesty, selfreliance, respect. All the ideals worth believing in. Ideals worth supQOrting. Get behind Scouting. Become a Sustaining Member. fv!ake a contribu.tion Lei 'sk~-epScouting to The Chickasaw Counczl. Scoutigg going ~tronger than ever. IND/AN THEME Pack Administration Webelos Den Crafts Ceremonies Skits Games Midway Games Blue and Gold Puppets �Page 4 Smoke Signals October, 1980 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~- Philmont Volunteer Training Courses 1981 Continued from page 3. exchange, and program ... resources. Boy Scout Skills for Scoutmasters. For Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters only. Includes equipment making, teaching skills with flair, problem solving, ideas exchange, coaching techniques, and instruction in cooking, pioneering, and troop program planning. (Also June 18 - 24). Cub Scout Program Administration. For Cub Scouters who - ~re involved in the program function at district, council, and area levels. Includes the what, why, and how of Cub Scouting, · . how to manage the council and district Cub Scout program and activities, and how to develop community resources to strengthen the pack program. (Also June 18-24 and July 30August 5). PERIOD 3 JULY 2-8 Scouting in the "Morman" Church. Administrative training for key stake leaders. includes how the church uses the Scouting program to accomplish its objectives with boys and young men; organization, operation, and administration of the BSA. Invitation to attend comes from the general authorities of the church. Applications and fees should be sent to the director of "Morman" relationships, 525 Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84113. (Also July 9-15). PERIOD 4 July 9-15 Scouting in the "Morman" Church. Administrative training for key stake leaders. Includes how the church uses the Scouting program to accomplish its objectives with boys and young men; organization, operation, and administration of the BSA. Invitation to attend comes from the general authorities of the church. Applications -· and fees should be sent to the director of "Morman" relationships, 525 Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84113. (Also July 2-8). PERIOD5 . JULY 16-22 Membership! Relationships Conference. For council and district personnel responsible for membership growth. Includes how to organize council and district membership/ relationships committees; how to organize packs, troops, and posts; how to cultivate various community organizations; and best methods for district and council membership growth in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Catholic Conference. For Catholic clergy and Scouting laymen. Includes organization and functions of the Catholic Committee on Scouting and special emphasis on training operating committee members as they relate to the improvement of Scouting under auspices of the Catholic Church. Applications · are secured through diocesan chaplains and chairmen who submit recommendations to the National c ·atholic Committee on Scouting at the BSA's national office. Recommendations are approved only by the national Catholic Committee on Scouting. Scouting in the Church's Ministry. For Protestant clergy and Scouting lay persons. Includes Scouting as a program for churches to use as a part of their ministry with youth and families, emphasis on the church's .use of the Scouting program under its own leadership to accomplish its own objectives, and special denominational workshops, such as the Church Commission for Civic Youth-Serving Agencies, and others. Lutheran Conference. For clergy and lay persons from the four Lutheran Church bodies cooperating in the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. Emphasizes Scouting as a program that can help a Lutheran Church fulfill its mission to youth and families. Nominations for scholarships should go to the Lutheran Church, U.S.A., 360 Park Ave., South New York, N.Y. 10010. Salvation Army Conference. For Salva tionist Scouting leaders. Includes understanding the philosophy and purpose of Scouting as it relates to the Salvation Army and its ministry, gaining an appreciation .of the role of Scouting in the Salvation Army Christian Education programs, and developing leadership while improving the quality of Scouting at' the corps level. All applicants should Continued on page 6. Insignia & UnifOrlll·Update Dick Sanders, a member of the National Insignia and Uniform Committee advises that at the February meeting of the committee, the following changes in Insignia regulations were approved. 1. The Eagle Scout Progress Award Oval Badge and the Eagle Scout Progress Award square knot may not be worn at the same time. A scout or leader may wear one or the other. Embroidered square knots are representative of other awards (pin-on-medals, ribbon suspended medals, and other deviceR) and are de11igned for the greater convenience of the wearer. There is no wearing sequence for the square knots on the uniform. Square knots are worn above the left pocket in rows of three, with the order of wearing at the discretion of the wearer. The following is the current list of square knot insignia: The Award Knot Represents Color Color to Right of Wearer Catalog Number Arrow of Light Den Leader Coach's Training Award Den Leader's Training Award Distinguished Eagle Award District Award of Merit Eagle Award Embroidered Knots from Other Scout Associations Explorer Silver Award Honor Medal Award for Lifesaving Medal of Merit OA Distinguished Service Award Professional Training Award Quartermaster Award Religious Emblem for Scouts & Explorers Religious Adult Emblem · . Scouter's Key Scouter's Training Award Silver Antelope Silver Beaver Silver Buffalo Silver Fawn Red & Green Knot on Khaki Green to Right 5049 Silver World Blue & Gold Knot on Blue Blue to Right Gold Knot on Blue Wear Eagle Miniature on Eagle Knot Silver Overhand Knot on Navy BlueEnds Down Red, White & Blue Knot on Khaki White Knot on Red, White & Blue (1) Red Knot on Khaki (2) Gold & Blue Knot on Khaki (2) Blue to Right White Knot on Red (2) Black Knot on White M0144 Blue Knot on White (2) Silver Knot on Purple (2) (3) Purple Knot on Silver Green & White Knot on Khaki (4) Green Knot on Khaki (5) Gold & White Knot on Khaki Blue & White Knot on Khaki Red & White Knot on Khaki Discontinued 1974, Wear Silver Beaver Knot World on Red & White Stripes 1. Also includes Ranger and Air Explorer Ace recipients. 2. May be worn by youth members: 3. May be worn by adults who have received a Scout or ,t.plorer religious emblem as a youth. 4. A miniature device may be adhered to knot indicating area Green to Right Gold to Right Blue to Right Red to Right 2 Stars to Right Exploring Growth Program Announced The national Explorer cabinet has announced a program to help the growth of Exploring by recognizing those Explorers who recruit new members into their posts. "By bringing new members to Exploring, active .m embers can make a sizable impact on the growth of Exploring," says Jeff Shimer, national president of the 400,000-plus members of the young-adult program and prime mover of this recruiting effort. A distinctive award certificate will be available for the Explorers who successfully participate in the program to stimulate an increase in membership. To qualify for the award, an Explorer must introduce one new member into a local post program during the fall of 1980. Once the new mem her is registered, the post Advisor may apply to the local council service center for the certificate, for presentation at the appropriate ceremonies. The certificates, and accompanying letters of appreciation, will be available from the national Exploring Division. Scouting Is Pulling Together To Make Good Things Happen 5047 5046 94 5021 5018 5636 5017 5180A 6892 5016A 5014 5022 5013 5015 5012 5010 5011 5019 in which key was earned - Cubmaster (5103C), Scoutmaster (5103D), Explorer Advisor (5103G), Commissioner (5103F), Sea Explorer Skipper (5103J). More than one device may be worn. 5. A miniature device may be adhered to knot indicating training program - Cub Scouting(5103C), Boy Scouting (5103D). Scouts are taught that working alongside one another, with one common goal can be rewarding. That active participation in projects gets things done ... and cooperation and team effort can accomplish much more than working alone. We're mighty proud of our Scouts and the work they do! �October, 1980 Smoke Signals Page 5 0-A Lodge Elects Officers The Chickasaw Lodge of the Order of the Arrow elected new leadership for the 1981 program year recently as the lodge conducted its fall fellowship at Camp Currier. Elected to office were: Lodge Chief- Jason Hood of Troop 351 sponsored by Catholic Churr::h of the Resurrection and is active in the OSAE Chapter. 1st Vice Chief - Eric Vanway of _Troop 66 sponsored by St. Michael's Catholic Church in the Pootlfall •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Chickasaw Council is pleased to announce that an · agreement has been reached with Memphis State University to again provide a free football game for all Scouts within the council. Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and adult leaders will be the guest of M.S.U. to the Memphis State vs. North Texas State football game on October 18 at 7:30 PM at Memphis Memorial Stadium. To be admitted Scouts and leaders must be infull uniform. One registered adult will be admitted free for every six scouts attending. -···················································· New Cubbing Award Available The Camping and Conservation Service of the National Council announced the introduction of the "Cub Scout World Conservation Award." The Cub Conservation Award is similinr to the Scout Conservation Award for Boy Scouts, and has been developed in cooperation with the World Wildlife Federation. Requirements for the award are as follows: 2. Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above. Each Cub Scout completing the requirements for his rank may be presented with a World ConRervation Award PAtch which iH worn nH n t<•mpornry patch on the right 8hirt pocket of the Cub uniform. Applications for the award are available from the Scout Service Center. WOLF 1. Complete Achievement No. 7. 2. Complete all arrow points in two of the following three electives: No. 13 - Birds No. 15 - Gardening . No. 19 - Fishing Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above. BEAR 1. Complete Achievement No. 1. 2. Complete all arrow points in two of the following three electives: No. 2 - Weather No. 12 - Nature Craft No. 19 Water and Soil Conservation 3. Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above. WEBELOS 1. Complete the activity badges: Forester Naturalists Outdoorsman "The Professional Scouter" It has often been humorously said th~t a Professional Scouter is expected to be an educator, to have been at one time a scholar, to have judgment about finance, to know something about construction, maintenance, and labor, to speak virtuously and continuously in words that charm and never offend, to take bold positions With which no one will disagree, to consult everyone, and follow all given advice, and to do everything through committees, but with great speed and without error. Netami Chapter. 2nd Vice Chief - Don Blalock of Post 30 , Whitehaven Methodist church of th e Southwest Chapter. Secretary - Barkley Smith of Troop 225 sponsored by Raleigh Kiwanis Club; of the Netami Chapter. Treasurer - Billy Hooper, Troop 83 from Raleigh Presbytarian Church; Metami Chapter. The previous office of 3rd Vice Chief was made into a committee function by vote of lodge membership. The new officers have been trained on their new position and duties, at a recent Lodge Officers Training Session. held at th e Millington Naval Air Station. Each officer will begin his duties · immediately but will not be officially installed until the 0 A Banquet in December. Mini-University Is Coming Cub Scout Mini-University is designed to givetrainingtoCubScoutand Boy Scout leaders in areas of need and interest that are not covered by Basic Training or Pow Wow. In order to best serve this need, we would like to have suggestions from you on topics of interest to put into our class schedule. Please take a few minutes to fill out the form below and mail it or drop it by · the Scout Service Center before October 24th. ====~~~-_Mlnl-Unlversl_ty Interest Form============== Below are listed some possible class subjects which might be of interest to Cub and Boy Scout leaders. Please check as many as you might be interested in, and please suggest other topics we might include in the class schedule. Recruiting Know-How _ _ __ Building FParent Participation - - - Religious Awards _ _ __ Uniforming _ _ __ Den Discipline _ _ __ Utilizing Your Den Chief---What's a Scouting Co-ordinator? - - - Nature Program Ideas _ _ __ Handicapped Scouting _ _ __ Webelos-to-Scout Transition - - - Others Please return this form before October 24th to: Boy Scout Service Center Attn: Mini-University 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 Once an Eagle Scout always an Eagle Scout. "No matter what your age or occupation you can join the National Eagle Scout Association. It's your golden opportunity to continue your Scouting experiences and share them with others." Those words, are for every man and boy who has achieved the Eagle Scout rank whether it was just a few months or many years ago. For more information about the National Eagle Scout Association, call Chickasaw Council 327-4193 �Page 6 North Central It October, 1980 Smoke Signals II re~ i Southwes.t ,, §£)/ ilekuuv ~ ~ ' CHAIRMAN Ernest Abron EXECUTIVE Warr,!?n_~ampton ~t~ COMMISSIONER John C. Newton EXECUTIVE Claud Brown . CHAIRMAN Dr.' EUQene McKenzie COMMISSIONER Robert t. IWlln, .k. 1O Year Certification NEWS FOR ALL OCTOBER Troop 338 sponsored ·by St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church 4-Cub Training - Metropolitan Baptist Church - 10:00 am 14-Roundtables - Cubs and Scouts - 1st Baptist Church - Lauderdale, 7:00 pm 18-Free Football Game - Memphis State vs North Texas State, Fairgrounds 28-District Meeting - 1st Baptist - Lauderdale - 7:00 pm Tip of the hat to Rev. Bill Springer and his School Coordinators and all our leaders for an excellent School Night program in September. , MSU Scout football game is October 18., Council Scout Show is November 8 at the Mid-South Fairgrounds. Tip of the hat to Don Joyner and his committee for a great Scout Rally at McKellar Park. NEWSFORCUBSCOUTLEADERS FREE SCOUT GAME Memphis State vs North Texas State Football will be held on October 18 at 7:30 pm, Memorial Stadium at the Fairgrounds. To get in you must wear your uniform or use your membership card, or the temporary certificate on the front page of your application if you have just joined the Scouts. One registered adult will .be admitted free for every six scout attending: LOOKAHEAD All leaders are encouraged to attend the October Roundtable. We have so many things to talk about: Free Football ill"' October, New Leader Training, School Night Follow-up, Show-An-Do, Scout Show Ticket Sales, Pow-Wow, Camporee, National Jamboree. AWARDS The Silver Beaver Award a·n d the District Award of Merit applications are due December 1. If you have someone you want to be considered for these awards contact Warren Hampton. SCOUT SHOW CHAIRMAN Scouting Movie To Be Aired On Channel 5 NBC and Channel 5 in Memphis is broadcasting a 2hour, "made-for-TV," motion picture Scoµ,t 's Honor starring Gary Coleman, pint-sized star of Diffn<>nt The North Central District is happy to announce that Alex Perry has accepted the responsibility of Scout Show Chairman for 1980. Alex is employed by Light, Gas and Water company, and is looking forward to working with the leaders in the North Central District and the Chickasaw Council. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT BADGE Counseling on Environmental Science will be available on November 22, at Union Avenue United Methodist Church, Cooper and Union at 10:00 am. Stro krs , 'l'u<'s<l n y, September 30 at 8:00 pm. Gary joins veteran actors Wilfrid Hyde-White and Harry Morgan in feats of daring-do with members of his Cub Scout Pack ... and in the process, viewers will learn a great deal about the principles and purposes of Cub Scouting and the values that Cub Scouts learn. Pass the word to all Scouters to watch the show. - Our nationally famous roundtable will be held Thursday, October 9, 1980 at 7:30 pm at Full Gospel Tabernacle, 787 Hale Road. The theme will be "Thanksgiving - Living and Sharing." The 20th Great Southwest Father-Son Webelos Encampment will be October 10-11 at Camp Currier. Sid Valadie is the director. Remember to call Bob Ghettie 393-4587 to pre-register. Terry Long, our Cub Training Chairman. will be providing training for all leaders as follows: Session 1 - Tuesday, October 14, 7:15 pm Session 2 - Thursday, October 16, 7:15 pm Session 3 - Tuesday, October 21, 7:15 pm Session 4 - Thursday, October 23, 7:15 pm Session 1-4 - Saturday, October 18, 10:00 am , bring a sack lunch. All sessions will be held at Coven a nt Presbyta rian Church, 3850 _ Elvis Presley Blvd. Pow Wow for all Cub Lead ers, Saturday, november 22, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Lindenwood Christian Church, Union & Parkway. Den Chief Conference, Saturday, October 25. NEWSFORSCOUTLEADERS S<·ssi on 2 'l'u<'snny , Octohn 21 , 7::10 pm Session 3 - Tuesday, October 28, 7:30 pm Session 4 - Tuesday, November 4, 7:30 pm Session 5 - Tuesday, November 11, 7:30 pm Longstreet United Methodist Church, 5268 Airways; Overnight at Camp Currier, November 15 & 16. Show-An-Do for all Scout Leaders November 22, at Audubon Park. COMMISSIONER STAFF ALERT! Buddy Irwin invites all Commissioners to a staff dinner at Shoney's on Elvi.s Presley Blvd. on Thursday, October 2. Apologizes for being called out of town last month. DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING October 16-, 7:30 pm at NBC Bank, 2781 Airways. Philmont Volunteer Training Courses 1981 MEMORIAL TRIBUTES Continued from page 4. An opportunity for Scouters and friends of Scouting ·to pay tribute to a relative or friend who has passed away, is celebrating an anniversary or birthday or has had. a job promotion is offered through your council's·Memorial fund. The form below is provided in case you have an individual you wish to honor or remember with a memorial tribute. · A G .IFT IN HONOR OF Name Town A Gift On The Occasion O f Occasion T o wn Name $ Given by $ Name Name Telephone Address Telephone Name Zip G i ven by Nam e Address Send cards to Name Address T elephone Cards to be sent t o person designated above at Zip Add ress Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood, Memphis, Tenn. 38112 I Make check payable to : ChickasaV'' Council 171 S. Hollywood , Memphis, Tenn . 38112 I Our Round table will be held Thursday, October 9, 1980, 7:30 pm at Full Gospel Tabern a cle, 787 Hale Road. The theme will be "Great Escapes. " John Echols, our Scout Leader Training Chairman, will be providing training for all Scout Leaders as follows: Session 1 - Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 pm Make check pay abl e to : Chickasaw Counc i l 17 1 S. Ho ll ywood, M emphis, Tenn. 38112 apply to their respective divisional headquarters for further information. PERIOD 6 JULY 23-29 Webelos-to-Scout Transition. F or district and council membership/ relationships committee members and Cub Scouters and Scouter who have th e potential to work on these committees. Includes how to plan , promote, and present the Webelos Scout porgram to attract and hold 10-year-old boys and gr a duat e them into Boy Scouting; Webelos dad-and-son overnights; and graduation ceremonies. (July 30-August 5). Cub Scout Leaders Roundtables. For council and district roundtable staff who will train other round table commissioners. · Includes how to put on quality roundtables, identify the resources of the community and the district, and planning, promoting, and conducting yearround successful roundtables to support pack program. (Also ,July 30-August 5). �Page 7 Smoke Signals October, 19BO ·~ · EXECUTIVE Bob Jones CHAIRMAN Al Hornsby (:OMMISSIONER Phil Giimer . OCTOBER Oct 2-District Committee meeting, McLemore Christian Church, 7:30. Oct 3-5-Scout Leader:~ overnight training - Currier Oct 4-5-First weekend for Brownsea Oct 7-Last Session Scout Leaders Training, St. James Methodist, 4609 Knight Arnold Oct 9-Commissioners meeting,6:45 pm, McLemore Christian Church · Oct 9-Cub and Scout Roundtables, McLemore Christian Church, 7:30 Oct 14-16..,.-Cub Leaders Training, Session 1 & 2 (14th), 3 & 8 (16th) McLemore Christian Church, 7:00 pm · Oct 18-Free football game for all Scouts - M.S.U. vs North Texas Oct 18-19-Brownsea Oct 25-Den Chiefs Conference Commissioners Conference Oct 30-Commissioners Training, McLemore Christian Church, 7:30 Nov 1-Show & Do Nov 4-Election Day, Go out and VOTE Nov 6-District Committee Meeting Nov 8-Scout Show - Fairgrounds Nov. Theme: Living and Sharing Dec. Theme: Happy Holidays Thanks to all of those units that made our conclave such a success. Forty-four units and 105 Scouters attended. District banquet date changed to January 29 - more details to follow, Chairman Bob DeWalt. Law Enforcement Post 59, sponsored by the Bartlett Police department proudly shows off their new police van which the Post will use in many of its activities. The Post was organized last year and has 19 youth specializing in law enforcement. Fabulous Cub Roundtable are being planned for Eastern District Cub Scout Leaders. Remember, we meet on the second Thursday night at 7:30 pm in McLemore Christian Church, Willow Rd . at Mount Moriah. We are going to try ~omPthing rww to lwlp our l«>adc•r!-: with oack and den pla n n ing-: We are goi n g to cover m o nthl y them e::; tw o months in advance. In October we will cover the November and December themes. Then in Novemher we> will cover .Jnnunry; in December we will cover February 's th cmt', d e. W(• ft•(·l thi1; will giw everyone more planning time. Join ui-; at Fahulou~ and Fun ROUNDTABL~. Pack Leaders: Don't forget to encourage a ll your adult leaders and interested parents to sign up as soon as possible for Pow Wow.You can add much to your program with the ideas gathered at Pow Wow. Now that School Nights are over, let's get those leaders trained and get the Pack's programs going. Need help? Call on your Unit commissioner, your Pack's Best Friend. December Re-chartering will soon be coming. Don't forget that a Pack Uniform Inspection must be held prior to re-chartering. Try scheduling a "trial run" inspection in den meetings to be sure your Cub Scouts measure up to standards. (See inspection sheets for full details on uniforms inspections). Have You planned a hike for this fall? Many local hikes, with patches, are available for Cub Scouts. Let's make good use of them. Eastern is proud of the interest all our volunteers take in training, both on the Cub and Boy Scout levels. We are especially proud when individuals take extra time to obtain advanced training outside the Council. This summer Wayne Cox, Scoutmaster Troop 338. Delane Cox. Cub Commissioner and Duane De Vore, Cubmaster Pack 367 each attended philmont Scout Ranch for specialized courses. In addition, Delane, who also serves as Den Leader Coach for 338, attended 'the Southeast Regional Cub Trainers' Woodbadge week long course at Bonner Scout Reservation in Chocowinity, North Carolina. Thanks to these three for their special efforts. ROUNDTABLES--D on't forget that both Cub and Boy Scout Roundtables will be held the second Thursday of each month at McLemore Christian Church, 4965 Willow Rd . .at 7:30 pm. COME, LEARN, SHARE, BECOME INFORMED. . • COMMISSIONER John McCrindle EXECUTIVE Jim Drake CHAIRMAN Dr. Otis Warr, Ill - ·-1 1- OCTOBER l. .·.1.···. · CHAIRMAN Gerrald Pickens Ij I 3-5-Brownsea, second session - Camp Currier 7-Boy Scout Leaders Basic Training- session #1, Raleigh Presbyterian 3-5-Brownsea, second session - Camp Currier . 7-Boy Scout Leaders· Basic Training - session #1, Raleigh Presbyterian. 14-Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm. - Raleigh United Methodist Church, Powers Rd. Theme: Thanksgiving- Living and Sharing~ 17-19-Excellent Northeast District Fall Camporee ·- Camp Currier, Center & North Road. 17-19-Brownsea, final session - Camp Currier. 21-Excellent Northeast District Committee & Commissioner Meeting, Commissioners 7:00 pm., Committee 7:30 pm., Plough, Inc. 25-Chickasaw Council Commissioners Conference 31-Halloween ! _ _ I __ J COMMISSIONE~ EXECUTIVE Edwin Simpson Frank Reed. IMPORTANT MEETINGS IN OCTOBER 1-Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1635 Georgian Drive in Frayser 4-Scouting Energy Day 7, 14, 21, 28-Boy Scout Leader Training, 7 pm, Raleigh Presbyterian Church. 8-Boy Scout Round table, 7:30 pm, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1635 Georgiar. Drive in Frayser 9-District Committee, 7:30 pm, Baker Community Genter, 7942 church St. in Millington. All Scouting Coordinators and Members-at-large should plan to attend. 10-12-Fall Camporee, Camp Currier, Eudora, MS. 13-District Commissioner Meeting, 7:30 pm, Baker Community Center, 7942 Church St., Millington. All Unit. ComrniHsioncrs an• NOVEMBER 4-National Elections - Vote for the candidate of your choice. 7-Unit set up for Scout Show. 8-Chickasaw Council Scout Show, Fairgrounds. LAST DAY TO RECEIVE 25% COMMISSION ON SCOUT SHOW TICKETS. 11-Cub Scout Roundtable, Raleigh United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm., Powers Rd. Theme: Happy Holidays. 13-Boy Scout Round table, St. Michaels Scout Hut, 7:30 pm. *Door prize to lucky ticket holder. 17-LAST DAY TO RECEIVE ANY COMMISSION ON SCOUT SHOW TICKETS. 18-Excellent Northeast Annual Business Meeting, _7:30 pm., Plough, Inc. 22-Boy Scout Show and Do at Audubon Park. Cub Scout Pow-Wow at Lindenwood Christian Church. 2f>-Excellent Northeast deadline for District Award of Merit. 27-30-Thanksgiving - Scout Service Center closed. e ncoura g ed to be p rm;(> n L 14-:61-Cub Scout Leader Training, 7 pm, St. Paul's t<:piscopal Church, loa5 ( ;eorgian Drive in Frayser. 18-Memphis State Scout Free Football Game, 7:30 pm, Memorial Stadium. Go in Press Gate on West Side of Stadium - Cubs, Scouts, and leaders are encouraged to wear their uniforms. 25-Den Chief Conference (See council article) 25-Council Commissioner Conference (See Council article) Boy Scout Leaders Basic Training The Excellent Northeast is offering to all adults Boy Scout Leaders Basic Training, commencing October 7-November 15. The Nashoba District will also be involved in this training session and we desire your attendance. All boys deserve a trained leader. Itis the essence of a succe~sful Scouting program for trained leadership. Training should not only include one or two people in aunit. All committee personnel should be trained! It not only strengthens your knowledge but ultimately makes for a stronger unit. The sessions are as follows: October 7 - Boy Scout Program. October 14 -The Patrol Method, Developing Boy Leaders. October 21 - Boy Scout Advancement and Personal Growth. · October 28 - Troop Operation and Administration. November 4 -Troop Program Planning. November 14-15 - The Out Door Sessfon - Camp Currier. Session 1-5 will be held at Raleigh-Presbyterian Church, 3385 . Austin Peay Hwy., across from Raleigh Springs Mall and next door to McDonald's. The sixth session will be at Camp Currier. For more information call Keith Bates at 386-8930 or Jim Drake at Scout Service Center, 327-4193. NOVEMBER DATES 4-Boy Scout Leader Training, 7:00 pm, Raleigh Presbytarian 5-Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church 8-Council Scout Show - Mid South Fairgrou~ds Nashoba REMARKS FROM NEW DISTRICT EXECUTIVE continued. fall activity is the camporee. All of the Troops in the district are encouraged to participate in this fun and skill event. Cub Scouts and parents are invited to attend the campfire, Saturday, October It is a real pri vi ledge to be a part of the Chickasaw Council professional team. I look forward to working in the Nashoba District as your District Executive. I want all of the Scouters in our great district to know that I will do everything I can to help you be a success in your respective volunteer position. I have much to learn, and I would welcome your help and support so that we might help Scouting grow even stronger in the N ashoba District. Edwin Simpson, Jr. 11. UNIT LEADERS Do you know your unit commissioner? If you do, or if you know of someone who will serve your unit in that capacity, run, don't walk, to the nearest phone and call Frank Reed , (home) 8723034 or (work) 872-5964. NOMINATING COMMITTEE FALL CAMPOREE Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Greens, Apples, Cider, New Molasses are some the food items that come to mind when you · · \ _tµ_ink of the fall . Another' annu.al . ' \ \ . 1 . . .. \ \. \. ,. ' ~ 't ' ' \ \ ' • Your District nominating committee is working very hard to get more folks involved in Scouting on the district level. We need more men and women to seiv.e ·a s members-at-large and ' ' ' ·, \ ' , . \' • 'I. ' work on the activities, training, advancement, camping and finance committees. These volunteer jobs are challenging and rewarding, and you can control the amount of time involved~ New or veteran Scouters are needed so that our units will have the support and help they need and deserve. Please contact Gerald Picken:s, District Chairman, (work ) 526226i or Edwin Simpson a t 3274193 if you have a suggestion. ·~ INVESTMENT IN YOUTH ~~. ~~ ~-1.._Yl • . . ' .. �October, 1980 Smoke Signals Page8 South -~ Central Ii Southeast I I 'd I __ CHAIRMAN Isaac Peterson EXECUTIVE Chris Leak COMMISSIONER Jesse Sinclair DARLENE . WHYTMORE OF PACK 145 and Lou Woodf; of Troop 145 was awarded the City Beautiful Certificates from the Memphis City Beautiful program held during the spring. Thank you very much for your participation. Come everybody let's not let 145 take credit for everything. Let's get our share of the recognition. Cepda Green of Troop 145 has been awarded the World Conservation Award. Cepda's qualification for the award was the Environmental Skill Award, Environmental Science Badge, Citizenship and World Merit Badge, Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge. Scout Green is also expected to receive his Eagle Badge in October. Cepda, we of South Central District and Chickasaw Council, wish to give you a special congratulations for a job well done. Cub Leader training will start October 25 at 8:30 am at Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church. 2490 P ark Ave. Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Whitmore would like a 100% turn out. Please give them your support. It is said: "Give a person a fish and she can eat all day, but . teach her to fish, she can eat for a year." Enroll in your training program - district . or council. Both are beneficial for your program for Scouts. · Very good work South Central on 2 items - (1) South Central has been rated #2 out of 85 districts in Membership. (2) We had 9 boy members attend the Brownsea program. As some of you know Brownsea is the best leadership corp training ever established for boy participation. Success comes only through knowledge. I urge everyone to attend the 1980 POW-WOW, November 22 at 8:30 a.m. at Lindenwood Christian Church. Environmental Science Merit Badge Class will be conducted by Marvin Richardson November 22,' Saturday at 10:00 a.rn. , at Union Ave. United Methodist Church. Contact Marvin Richardson at 27 4-9378. Here's a good chance for your boys to earn their environmental Science Merit Badge. OVERNITE:t{ SCOUTER for Sco utmasters only , our Training Chairman Mr. J ~hn Walker, would like a 100% partici pation. Overniter begins October 31, 1980 and ends Novem ber 2, 1980. This year's overnit r will be held at Camp Currier located in Eudora. Miss. Sh ow-An-Do activity for Scouters is an excellent training program for Scoutmasters as well a s Webelos Leaders . Location is Audubon Park on ·-· November 22, 1980. AITEND! All roundtables for CHAIRMAN James B. Cross COMMISSIONER Ed Baucom EXECUTIVE John Ingram DISTRICT CHAIRMAN Alex Coulter DISTRICT EXECUTIVE Chari.. Newsom - -VICE-CHAIRMAN Ben McGee OCTOBER OCTOBER Oct 2 Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm, Holy Trinity Episcopal Oct 1 Cub Training #2 Prescott Memorial Baptist Church 7:30 pm Oct 4 Makeup Training for Cub sessions 1 and 2. 9 am till noon Prescott Memorial Baptist Church Oct 3 Outdoor Scout Training. Camp Currier. Check in by 8 pm Oct 7 Cub Leader Training #3, 7:30 pm Prescott Memorial Baptist Oct 8 Cub Leader Training #4, 7:30 pm Prescott Memorial Baptist Oct 11 Makeup Training for Cub Sessions #3 and #4, 9 am till noon, Prescott Memorial Baptist Church Oct 18 Scout Football Game, Memphis 'state vs North Texas State Oct 20 District Commissioner's meeting, ·7:30 pm Buntyn Presbyterian Church. ALL COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND. Oct 25 Den Chief Conference Oct 27 District Committee meeting, 7:30 pm, Second Presbyterian 2-Cub Roundtable - West Memphis Utilities -604 E. Cooper at 7:00 pm '6-Den Leaders Training II - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 6-Scoutmaster Training II - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 9-Scout Roundtable - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 13-Scoutmaster Training III - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 10-12-Crittenden Fall Camporee - Trigg Lake 20-Scoutmaster Training IV and V - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm LOOKING AHEAD Nov 8 Council Scout Show Last day for fuil ticket sales commission. NOVEMBER 6-Cub Scout Roundtable - West Memphis Utilities - 7:00 pm 8-Council Scout Show 13-Scout Roundtable - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 14-16-Scoutmaster's Campiut Training (Camp Currier) 18-Cub Leader Training (All Sessions) Convenant Presbyterian, 3850 Elvis Presley (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) Memphis 22-Cub Pow Wow for Den Leaders (8:30 am - 4:00 pm) Lindenwood Christian Church CONGRATULATIONS TO TROOP 292,171 AND POST 171 "Every boy deserves a trained leader." You've heard it said. You know it is true. We are proud, here in the Southeast District, of the high quality of our adult leader training. At the writing of this article we can report on Scout Leader training and remind everyone the Cub Leader Training is upon us. Regarding Scout Leader Training, we are proud to report that JIM COPELAND and his training committee have put together the best training course available to adult scouters. Our first meeting was excellent, both in program and participation. It is a good feeling to have such qualified leaders giving their time and efforts to make scouting happen through "trained" leaders. Thank you, Jim. Great job. We want to thank PHYLLIS SOUTHALL and her Cub Training committee for preparing the program and materials necessary to " train" our new Cub Leaders. F OR MANY CUB LEADERS THIS WILL BE YOUR FIRST SMOKE SIGNALS ... We welcome you to the Southeast District and encourage you to take advantage of the training opportunities offered. SCOUT SHOW: We are pleased to announce that ARNOLD LINDSETH and FRED AXLEY will coordinate our District's Scout Show ticket sales and show participation. We wish to thank each one for his part in making the Scout Show a success for boys. .SCHOOL NIGHTS FOR SCOUTING are almost over now. It was a busy month. But a great month for Cubbing and Scouting. We wish to give special thanks to RON PROTHERO, our School Night Chairman, and his School night Coordinators: NELDA HAMER, BILL HORRELL, GLENN BAILEY, LARRY BRAKE, PHYLLIS SOUTHALL, STUART ACREE, · LOIS RECTOR AND RICK RECTOR. South Central continued information of district activity, October 7, 1980 Cub and Scout Roundtables will be held for training and most of all "for , together at Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. help." Church, 2490 Park Avenue, Scout Show Information: Important, in order for you to . located at the corner of Park and Marechalneil. Mrs. Norman, our receive 25% commission on all Cub Roundtable Commissioner, tickets sold you must turn in all and Mr. Lou Woods, our Scout monies by November 8, 1980. In Roundtable Commissioner, order to receive commission after request your presence. this date, of which 15% will be giv~. monies must be turned in November Cub Roundtable by November 17, 1980. This year will be held Nov. 11 at 2490 Park Scout Show Chairman will be Ave. J .B. Smiley and Mr. William November Scout Roundtable will be held Nov. 12 at T.B.A. McKinley of Troop and Pack 195 SCOUT SHOW - "Scout will be Ticket Sales Chairman. District Nominating meetCentral" Goal - 2000 tickets. Did you sell your share? ing will be Monday, October 20, by 1980 at 7:00 pm. Commission by District Meeting will be held . November 8, and November 17. October 29 at Dr. Pinkston 's office at 7:30 pm - 2348 park Ave. Mr. Peterson requests all district level personnel to attend. Make / your selection for Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit. ROUNDTABLE MEETING IMPORTANT It has been brought to my attention and mr. Peterson's attention that the Cub and Scout Roundtables should be held together_ twice a year, so on \ The Coors Corporation had a contest to clean up our community. The organization that brought in the most cans won $500. Two troops and one post combined to win first place in West Memphis. I think this action of these units was more than monetary. I would like to thank these units for showing the community that Scouting is helping the environment. I would like to personally thank the leaders of these units for giving their time and leadership in this cause . FALL CAMPOREE The location of the camporee has been changed to Trigg lake. Check in time will be on Friday, 4-7 pm. The gate will be kept closed , but will not be locked. Upon entering make sure that you close the gate behind vou . Wf' neE>d every troop and post to come out and participate in th is camporee. Leaden; need to p lan to sleep and stay in an w;i.;ig n cd area away from the boys. See you at Trigg on October 10. NOMINATING COMMI'ITEE MEETS The 1980 Nominating Committee will meet this month. They will be electing new officers for the 1981 year. The officers will be listed in next months Smoke Signals. We always need more district volunteers, so if you know anyone you would like to be in a district office please submit his name to the council office. I know whoever is nominated will be well accepted by you. NOTES FROM YOUR DISTRICT EXECUTIVE Conclave 1980 was a big succes. We had 29 people attend this year. I would like to thank all the ladies that brought the ice cream. I would like to also thank the men for the cookies and cakes. I cannot believe this year is almost over. I am looking forward to the coming year for Scouting in Crittenden. I feel we will have the best year Crittenden has ever had. I hope you will work with me in making the district the best in the Chickasaw Council. have a nice october and remember the Scout theme "Scouting ... The Better Life." AT GOLDSMITH'S YOU'LL FIND THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT FOR THE: •CUB SCOUT •SCOUT \ •DOWNTOWN •OAK COURT • SOUTHLAND MALL • RALEIGH SPRINGS � 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 Ch ickasaw Co u ncil BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 S Hol ly wood Street Me mphis. Ten nessee 381 12 If nonde /1vera ble d o no t re turn N on-Profit Organ 1z at1 o n U S . Pos t age Piad M emphis. Tenn Permit N o. 435 ~~ ' ·~ Ra ym o nd S uth I . 3310 ~1·1 · ! e r.a na " J I ' am Te I 1 D M (;mph i $ ' T n .3 8 l 2 7 r • A UNITED WAY AGENCY ------ - ------- VOL. 17, NO. 10 CHICKASAW COUNCIL, B.S.A., MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE OCTOBER, 1980 National Jamboree L ·eaders Selected The Chickasaw Council will be sending . 72 Scouts and 8 leaders to Scouting's greatest experience next summer, when the National Scout Jamboree is held at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, July 27 through August 5. Cost of the Jamboree is $500 per Scout. Fee includes cost of food , lodging, transportation , sight-seeing, equipment, and J a mboree pnrtic ip a nt expe nse. Payment Sch NJ ul t' : October 1, 1980 · . $20.00 ; · February 1, 1981 - $75.00; March _ l, 1981 - $75.00; April 1, 1981 - $100.00; May 1, $100.00; June 1, 1981 - $55.00; Total $500.00. Leadership for the Jamboree Troops: 1st Troop leaders are: Scoutmaster Dr. G.W. Sorrells; 1st Assistant, Scoutmaster Lou Woods ; 2nd Assistant Scoutmaster Jean Ulmer; 3rd Assista nt Scoutma Ater Gordon C riAp . ~ nd Troop l(•a d.- rn 11 r t" : Sco ut master Gene Bradberry; 1st Council Calendar OCTOBER 3-5-Brownsea 22 at Camp Currier (2nd weekend) 7-Council Cub Scout Committee Meeting at 7:30 pm, Scout Service Center 16-Executive Board Meeting at 5:00 pm at the Scout Service Center 16-Council & District Key 3 Meeting at 6:30 pm at Scout Service Center 17-19-Brownsea 22 at Camp Currier (3rd weekend) 18-FREE FOOTBALL-MEMPHIS STATE vs NORTH TEXAS 19-0-A Executive Committee Meeting at 2:30 pm at Scout Service Center 25-Council-wide Den Chief Training Conference 25-Council Commissioners Conference ........ 31-HaUoween -:-f.1 '~ iii!. _} !!J lrl ·. ~ ~{'t~~ ..,.~ NOVEMBER ,,.:1 1-2-Q .. A Ordeal and Brotherhood at Camp Currier -~ .. ~ 4-Election Day "'-\~ 8-Scout Show at Mid-South Fairgrounds ~ 11 -Veterans Day 11-Council Cub Scout Meeting at 7:30 pm at Scout Service Center 11-Council Commissioner Meeting 12-Council Executive Committee Meeting at 5:00 pm at Scout Service Center 12-0-A Lodge Meeting 22-Council-wide Show-an-d o Tr aini ng 9:0 0 am - 4:30 pm at Audubon Park 22 -C ouncil-wide Cub L eaders ' Pow Wow at Lindenwood Christian Church 8:30 a m t o 4:00 pm. 27-Thanksgiving 27-28 -Scout Service Center Close d DECEMBER 1-Deadline for nominations for Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit. .... ~ ·· .. ~ Assistant Scoutmaster Ralph Moak; 2nd Assistant Scoutmaster Dr. William Pope; 3rd Assistant Scoutmaster Greg Snyder. The alternates are Bill I Fowler and Jim Laylock. We wish to thank Jamboree Chairman Fred Carney and his committee for th eir work in the pl a nninl{ of .Jamboree adi v i t i <·s ;1 n d s1 ·l 1·<·tio n of ,Jarnbori·1· Leadership. 1980 Council Commissioners Conference Gene Cashman, Council Commissioner and Fred Carney Conference Coordiantor, are encouraging all Commissioners to plan to attend the Council's Fall Commissioner Conference, Saturday, October 25, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM at Kingsway Christia!) Church in the Scout hut, located· on the corner of Poplar· and Massey. Cashman says," We have some of the finest Commissioners in America, we just need more of them. This conference will be an ideal time for our district to have a full Commissioner Staff so that our new and experienced Commissioners can take advantage of this training conference. Furthermore this conference will orientate and address the Commissioners rol e during recharteri ng and t h e fo llowing procedures involved in r echartering. Carney , Confe re n ce Coo rdi nator says, '" The inst r uctors a r e some of the finest Scouter s in our Council, and the parti cipants are in for a real treat." · Plan now to attend this annual conference. Furthermore 1 please do not . forget to bring ~ I "Brown Bag Lunch!" 1 Fred Carney presents award to R.L. Irwin, Jr. for having the most outstanding Scout troop in a Baptist Church in the United States of America. Local Scout~aster Recieves National Recognition RL. "Buddy" Irwin, Jr. received the 1980 Joe C. Garrington. Founders Recog~i. tion for having the most -outstanding Scout Troop in. a Baptist Church in the United States of America. The award was presented by Fred Carney on behalf of the Association of Baptist · for Scouting at the August Executive Board Meeting of the Chickasaw Council, of the Boy Scouts of America. Buddy is the Scoutmaster of Troop 97, which has been Chartered by Broadway Baptist Church for 39 years. · During Buddy's tt!nure as Scoutmaster for 39 years, 2,239 boys have been influenced by Troop Ole' 97 and .over 200 boys have earned the Eagle Scout Award, including Jimmy Dawkins, the first blind Eagle Scout in the USA. The Award would have been presented earlier but Buddy was out of town, with 40 scouts and leaders at Philmont Scout Ranch and the Grand Canyon . Buddy was first recognized for this honor at the National Council B.S.A. Meeting this past May at New Orleans, Louisiana . Ranger Retires The Chickasaaw Council a nnounces · that Lee Mouton, Ra nger at Cam p Currier, retired effective October 1. Lee had been employed as the Currier Ranger for the pas t 23 years , joining..the Chickasaw Council in March of 1957. Prior to that Lee had worked as a bus driver for the Memphis Transit Authority . Lee is a former Scoutmaster of Troop 248 sponsored by Whitehaven Presbyterian Church and also served as a Scoutmaster of a Troop in Eudora, Mississippi. Lee and his wife, Lullene , will make their new home in Tipton Count y, Tenn. We of the Chicka~a w Council express our sincere thanks to Lee for service to our council and Scouting over the past years and wish hilll the very best in his retirement. Page 2 Smoke Signals October, 1980 PUBLISHED BY . CHICKASAW COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 SOUTH HOLLYWOOD ST., MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Along The Chickasaw Trail R.E. Cannon, President Gene Cashman, Council Commissioner Joseph A. Long, Scout Executive David Allen, Director of Field Services Tom Moore, Director of Support Service Published for all Scouters registered in the Council. Tours Of City Hall Available For Scout Units The Department of Youth Services with 'the City of Memphis has extended an invitation to . all Scout units within the council to ·tour City Hall. . These tours are provided to give Cubs and Scouts an opportunity to learn about the resources of the City of Memphis. · Any age group is welcome; however cubs 8 & 9 years old might have a problem understanding most of the content of what is discussed on the tour. Size of tour groups should not exceed 40 Scouts. The city tour begins in the lobby of City Hall where the group is led by a member of city government's of Youth Services Department. The City Hall tour includes an overview of the operation of City Goverl}ment, a brief history of Memphis, a visit to the Mayor's Office and City Council Chambers. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know your City Hall. You visit the Hall of Mayors and Memorial Plaza. Depending upon the Mayor's schedule it may be possible to meet and talk with him. If you wish to visit city government contact Tierney Sawyer at the City of Memphis Department of Youth Services at 785-3660. Our Council has over 410 Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, and Explorers Advisors and 660 Den Leaders and Webelos Leaders who work directly with youth. Your dedicated service of providing weekly program benefits thousands of youth. Hundreds of additional leaders will join us this· fall , looking for positive leadership and help from all of us. Each of you can be assured that the thousands of other unit, district and council volunteers are concerned about how to provide you better positive service. The following are some items you may be interested in. Your camp facilities, service center facilities, and program is a immediate priority. The Scout Show Committee is committed to providing an adequate place for outside exhibits in lieu of the Arena being unavailable. They have also made a recent decision to provide participating patches the same as previous years. The new Scout uniforms will be available approximately Oct . 6 at Goldsmith's Stores. They \ \ / / ~~1g~~~;~~~;~~~;l~l;~;~;i;it~~~tttmmmtli;i~ilm~mtll~mmmmmmr r mlllllrrm~rmt~triit~tlllJt~ltttt . liiiiili ~~~P10~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~i~=S .. .. . fol, there is a unique . adult The Council offers special ~~rt advising the elected young . support to Exploring by offering :::::::::: officers. training for Post Officers and l11 In the Chickasaw Council, adult leaders , semi-annual there are. 43 of these men and planning conferences, quarterly ~mm~ . ::~:~po:~roy parroegrparmovfiodrinhg1'gh~ Council coordinated programs, ..... career interest surveys, special 1Ml~ scho~!-:,~e oi~~~:e a;,~::..dvisors ~';':x;.:~:;0lf::rr::.::.~~!range :·:·:·:·: are experts in special interests, ~.:~:= ••• ~:.~.:~.=t.:~.=.·~:~:=. and they help young people This special assistance to explore such careers as medicine, Exploring is a part of the council ..... law, engineering, law enforce- operation budget, which is raised ~:.1:l:~:.:l:1: ::;Pt~ r: ~~a:!~~. vee~:;f ::~ ~ ~:: u~;:;d :a.;ncc~T-~ai!:~ ::~ medicine, nursing, dentistry, sustaining membership enroll- ·11llil~~ pharmacy, mental retardation, ment. tI~tmmmmmmt~~tm~~mrmmmmmmtl~~t~lmr ttmmtmmm~mtmm~mmrr tmmm~~tt~tt~tf ==·· Yazoo Lawn Mower (Heavy Duty) Bush Hog - 5' - 3 point hook up Complete set tools.for new ranger Gate for Camp control -See Scou~t~~~~~~~,~~l~~ijfj Executive for drawing SERVICE CENTER Pick-up truck Seamstress to ma ke drapes - have material New carpet through out Two adding machines T·wo electri c long-carriage typewriters _ Complete kitchen equipment J.1.l!Jl-l!a~~IJl-~!1-j. flourescent light bulbs have been ordered but the National Supply Service can not meet the terrific demand. Please let your parents and Scouts know that Goldsmith's is doing its share. Our Council Camping Chairmen, Frank Barton and Tom Clifton, have made arrangements to have the main road at Camp Currier graveled and graded in preparation for the fall camping (rainy) season. Look for the improvement! The camping committee also arranged to have 2 Ceta employees working with Ranger Mouton this past summer. Have you noticed any improvement? The co·uncil Camping Committee has also arranged to have 30 S-eabees working at Kfa Kima the weekend of Sept. 26-28 repairmg lake docks, camp vehicles ·plus other items . Thanks to James R. Aitken OIC, RNMCBD 0724, Department of the Navy Reserve Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Twenty Four, Redstone Arsenal, Ala 35809. Our council and district Cub training committees are providing an orientation session to its new Cub leaders within one week after School Night. Have you seen the new Cubmaster, Den Leader and Webelos Leader One Month Program Book? Congratulations to the council membership committee for preparing these helpful training and membership tools. SCOUTING .. .THE BETTER LIFE The following is a suggested closing ceremony to be used at Roundtables or at other council and district meetings. CLOSING - Each person has a card . He or she cal ls out the letter. Narrator reads meaning. Serving young people through Scouting. C 11. 11 .11 f1 • h111lr!1nq r lt ln •n• .111 r t rr d11 l1111 .11111 , ,. ., .. 11 11 . il 11 111 •" ·' Outdoor activities relevant to the three phases of Scouting. Untold opportunities through the advancement program. Training in skills which will help in adult life. Instilling a sense of patriotism. New horizons by expanding an awareness of the world around us. Growth in knowledge. (three short whistles or other sounds) Teaching through the good example of voluntee·r leadership. High adventure in the mountains, the forests. and on the water. Emphasizing family activities and involvement. Being part of the gang that has fun . Encouraging a sense of service through the expansion of the Good Turn . Targeting on the needs and desires of youth in the 80's. Teamwork - bringing together chartered organizations, community leaders. and career professionals. Extolling our heritage - from the American Indian, the pioneers and many ethnic groups . Respect for the relig ious conviction of others. Learning about democracy through unit stru cture and organ ization . Ideals as exemplified in the Oath, Law, slogan, and motto. f ulfi ll ing a promise to provide adventure and inspiration on the frontiers of tomorrow. Each youth member benefitt ing through a year-round prog ram leading to a better life through Scouting. · •,- ,~ \ ,-., \ .\ .\.\ .. , ( October, 1980 Smoke Signals Philmont Volunteer Training Courses 1981 Boy Scout Roundtables. For roundtable commissioners and roundtable staff. Includes creative program planning, preopening, skills, interpatrol activities, ideas-exchange, and resources for several roundtable programs. Boy Scout Troop Committee. Designed to help troop committee members fully appreciate troop committee functions. Includes problem solving, the advancement method, the outdoor method, and supporting the troop program. Boy Scout Skills for Scoutmasters. For Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters i I only. Includes equipment making teaching skills with flair, problem solving, ideas exchange, coaching techniques, and instruction · in cooking, pioneering, and troop program planning. (Also June 25-July 1). Conservation. For volunteer Scouters related to conservation functions who will help councils develop better conservation programs. Includes organization and operation, planning · for Scout camp properties and the ecology /conservation program in camp, h~lps for unit leaders including local resources, district and council projects and activities, and outdoor conservation techniques and projects designed to make Scouting's youth more environmentally aware. Cub Scout Program Administration. For Cub Scouters who are involved in the program function at district, council, and area levels. Includes the what, why, and how of Cub Scouting, how to manage the council and district Cub Scout program and activities, and how to develop community resources to l ' ~cmnrial Wrihutcs Mr. Dial (Father of Sgt. Dial) By Bill Lanier Mrs. Amos Duncan By Dr. and Mrs. Otis Warr, III strengthen the pack program. (Also June 25 - July 1 and July 30 - August 5). PERIOD 2 JUNE 25 - JULY 1 Boy Scout Advancement. For council, district, and troop advancement committee members. Includes discussions of progress reviews, courts of honor, service projects, merit badge counselors, interpretation of requirements, effective . operation of the advancement committee, ideas exchange, and problem solving. · Boy Scout Council and District Committees .. for those involved with Boy Scout program administration on a district or council level. Includes problem solving, how programs accommodate the methods of Boy Scouting, the advance~ent and outdoor methods, ideas Continued on page 4. Page 3 , Pineivood Derby Winners Winners in the Eastern District Pinewood Derby were left to right: Mark Williams, Pack 278, first place, Robbie Valentine, Pack 368 · second, and Jim Bowers, Pack 274, third. Congratulations, Cub Scouts! "DO" TELL COUNCIL WIPE POW WOW 1980 CHICKASAW COUNCIL Come to the all new "DO" Pow Wow DA TE: Saturday, November 22 TIME: 8:30AM-4:00PM PLACE: LINDENWOOD CHRIST.IAN CHURCH UNION and PARKWAY Who Attends: All Cub Scout Leaders Fee: $4.50 for materials (Book and Lunch) Come and learn to "DO": Tcxlav, more than ever, isn't it great to know Scouting is still going strong? Still he_!ping our kids grmv up to become good Ameri'cans. To be prepared. Yes, thanks to the United Way and people everyvvhere, Scouting is still teaching honesty, selfreliance, respect. All the ideals worth believing in. Ideals worth supQOrting. IND/AN THEME Pack Administration Webelos Den Crafts Ceremonies Skits Games Get behind Scouting. Become a Sustaining Member. fv!ake a contribu.tion Scoutigg to The Chickasaw Counczl. Lei ' sk~-epScouting going ~tronger than ever. Midway Games Blue and Gold Puppets Page 4 Smoke Signals October, 1980 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~--~~~~~- Philmont Volunteer Training Courses 1981 Continued from page 3. exchange, and program ... resources. Boy Scout Skills for Scoutmasters. For Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters only. Includes equipment making, teaching skills with flair, problem solving, ideas exchange, coaching techniques, and instruction in cooking, pioneering, and troop program planning. (Also June 18 - 24). Cub Scout Program Administration. For Cub Scouters who - ~re involved in the program function at district, council, and area levels. Includes the what, why, and how of Cub Scouting, · . how to manage the council and district Cub Scout program and activities, and how to develop community resources to strengthen the pack program. (Also June 18-24 and July 30- August 5). PERIOD 3 JULY 2-8 Scouting in the "Morman" Church. Administrative training for key stake leaders. includes how the church uses the Scouting program to accomplish its objectives with boys and young men; organization, operation, and administration of the BSA. Invitation to attend comes from the general authorities of the church. Applications and fees should be sent to the director of "Morman" relationships, 525 Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84113. (Also July 9-15). PERIOD 4 July 9-15 Scouting in the "Morman" Church. Administrative training for key stake leaders. Includes how the church uses the Scouting program to accomplish its objectives with boys and young men; organization, operation, and administration of the BSA. Invitation to attend comes from the general authorities of the church. Applications -·and fees should be sent to the director of "Morman" relationships, 525 Foothill Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84113. (Also July 2-8). PERIOD5 . JULY 16-22 Membership! Relationships Conference. For council and district personnel responsible for membership growth. Includes how to organize council and district membership/ relationships committees; how to organize packs, troops, and posts; how to cultivate various community organizations; and best methods for district and council membership growth in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Catholic Conference. For Catholic clergy and Scouting laymen. Includes organization and functions of the Catholic Committee on Scouting and special emphasis on training operating committee members as they relate to the improvement of Scouting under auspices of the Catholic Church. Applications · are secured through diocesan chaplains and chairmen who submit recommendations to the National c ·atholic Committee on Scouting at the BSA's national office. Recommendations are approved only by the national Catholic Committee on Scouting. Scouting in the Church's Ministry. For Protestant clergy and Scouting lay persons. Includes Scouting as a program for churches to use as a part of their ministry with youth and families, emphasis on the church's .use of the Scouting program under its own leadership to accomplish its own objectives, and special denominational workshops, such as the Church Commission for Civic Youth-Serving Agencies, and others. Lutheran Conference. For clergy and lay persons from the four Lutheran Church bodies cooperating in the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. Emphasizes Scouting as a program that can help a Lutheran Church fulfill its mission to youth and families. Nominations for scholarships should go to the Lutheran Church, U.S.A., 360 Park Ave., South New York, N.Y. 10010. Salvation Army Conference. For Salva tionist Scouting leaders. Includes understanding the philosophy and purpose of Scouting as it relates to the Salvation Army and its ministry, gaining an appreciation .of the role of Scouting in the Salvation Army Christian Education programs, and developing leadership while improving the quality of Scouting at' the corps level. All applicants should Continued on page 6. Insignia & UnifOrlll· Update Dick Sanders, a member of the National Insignia and Uniform Committee advises that at the February meeting of the committee, the following changes in Insignia regulations were approved. 1. The Eagle Scout Progress Award Oval Badge and the Eagle Scout Progress Award square knot may not be worn at the same time. A scout or leader may wear one or the other. Embroidered square knots are representative of other awards (pin-on-medals, ribbon suspended medals, and other deviceR) and are de11igned for the greater convenience of the wearer. There is no wearing sequence for the square knots on the uniform. Square knots are worn above the left pocket in rows of three, with the order of wearing at the discretion of the wearer. The following is the current list of square knot insignia: The Award Knot Represents Arrow of Light Den Leader Coach's Training Award Color Red & Green Knot on Khaki Blue & Gold Knot on Blue Gold Knot on Blue Color to Right of Wearer Green to Right Blue to Right Den Leader's Training Award Distinguished Eagle Award District Award of Merit Wear Eagle Miniature on Eagle Knot Eagle Award Silver Overhand Knot on Navy BlueEnds Down Red, White & Blue Knot on Khaki Embroidered Knots from Other Scout Associations Explorer Silver Award White Knot on Red, White & Blue (1) Honor Medal Award for Lifesaving Red Knot on Khaki (2) Medal of Merit Gold & Blue Knot on Khaki (2) OA Distinguished Service Award White Knot on Red (2) Professional Training Award Black Knot on White Quartermaster Award Blue Knot on White (2) Religious Emblem for Scouts & Explorers Religious Adult Emblem· . Scouter's Key Scouter's Training Award Silver Antelope Silver Beaver Silver Buffalo Silver Fawn Silver World Silver Knot on Purple (2) (3) Purple Knot on Silver Green & White Knot on Khaki ( 4) Green Knot on Khaki (5) Gold & White Knot on Khaki Blue & White Knot on Khaki Red & White Knot on Khaki Discontinued 1974, Wear Silver Beaver Knot World on Red & White Stripes Blue to Right M0144 Green to Right Gold to Right Blue to Right Red to Right 2 Stars to Right Catalog Number 5049 5047 5046 94 5021 5018 5636 5017 5180A 6892 5016A 5014 5022 5013 5015 5012 5010 5011 5019 1. Also includes Ranger and Air Explorer Ace recipients. 2. May be worn by youth members: 3. May be worn by adults who have received a Scout or ,t.plorer religious emblem as a youth. in which key was earned - Cubmaster (5103C), Scoutmaster (5103D), Explorer Advisor (5103G), Commissioner (5103F), Sea Explorer Skipper (5103J). More than one device may be worn. 4. A miniature device may be adhered to knot indicating area 5. A miniature device may be adhered to knot indicating training program - Cub Scouting(5103C), Boy Scouting (5103D). Exploring Growth Program Announced The national Explorer cabinet has announced a program to help the growth of Exploring by recognizing those Explorers who recruit new members into their posts. "By bringing new members to Exploring, active .members can make a sizable impact on the growth of Exploring," says Jeff Shimer, national president of the 400,000-plus members of the young-adult program and prime mover of this recruiting effort. A distinctive award certificate will be available for the Explorers who successfully participate in the program to stimulate an increase in membership. To qualify for the award, an Explorer must introduce one new member into a local post program during the fall of 1980. Once the new mem her is registered, the post Advisor may apply to the local council service center for the certificate, for presentation at the appropriate ceremonies. The certificates, and accompanying letters of appreciation, will be available from the national Exploring Division. Scouting Is Pulling Together To Make Good Things Happen Scouts are taught that working alongside one another, with one common goal can be rewarding. That active participation in projects gets things done ... and cooperation and team effort can accomplish much more than working alone. We're mighty proud of our Scouts and the work they do! October, 1980 Pootlfall •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Chickasaw Council is pleased to announce that an · agreement has been reached with Memphis State University to again provide a free football game for all Scouts within the council. Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and adult leaders will be the guest of M.S.U. to the Memphis State vs. North Texas State football game on October 18 at 7:30 PM at Memphis Memorial Stadium. To be admitted Scouts and leaders must be inf ull uniform. One registered adult will be admitted free for every six scouts attending. -···················································· New Cubbing Award Available The Camping and Conservation Service of the National Council announced the introduction of the "Cub Scout World Conservation Award." The Cub Conservation Award is similinr to the Scout Conservation Award for Boy Scouts, and has been developed in cooperation with the World Wildlife Federation. Requirements for the award are as follows: WOLF 1. Complete Achievement No. 7. 2. Complete all arrow points in two of the following three electives: No. 13 - Birds No. 15 - Gardening . No. 19 - Fishing Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above. BEAR 1. Complete Achievement No. 1. 2. Complete all arrow points in two of the following three electives: No. 2 - Weather No. 12 - Nature Craft No. 19 Water and Soil Conservation 2. Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above. Each Cub Scout completing the requirements for his rank may be presented with a World ConRervation Award PAtch which iH worn nH n t<•mpornry patc h on the right 8hirt pocke t of the Cub uniform. Applications for the award are available from the Scout Service Center. "The Professional Scouter" It has often been humorously said th~t a Professional Scouter is expected to be an educator, to have been at one time a scholar, to have judgment about finance, to know something about construction, maintenance, and labor, to speak virtuously and continuously in words that charm and never offend, to take bold positions With which no one will disagree, to consult everyone, and follow all given advice, and to do everything through committees, but with great speed and without error. Smoke Signals Page 5 0-A Lodge Elects Officers The Chickasaw Lodge of the Order of the Arrow elected new leadership for the 1981 program year recently as the lodge conducted its fall fellowship at Camp Currier. Elected to office were: Lodge Chief- Jason Hood of Troop 351 sponsored by Catholic Churr::h of the Resurrection and is active in the OSAE Chapter. 1st Vice Chief - Eric Vanway of _Troop 66 sponsored by St. Michael's Catholic Church in the Netami Chapter. 2nd Vice Chief - Don Blaloc k of Post 30 , Whitehaven Methodist church of th e Southwest Chapter. Secretary - Barkley Smith of Troop 225 sponsored by Raleigh Kiwanis Club; of the Netami Chapter. Treasurer - Billy Hooper, Troop 83 from Raleigh Presbytarian Church; Metami Chapter. The previous office of 3rd Vice Chief was made i nto a committee function by vote of lodge membership. The new officers have been trained on their new position and duties, at a recent Lodge Officers Training Session. held at the Millington Naval Air Station. Each officer will begin his duties · immediately but will not be officially installed until the 0 - A Banquet in December. Mini-University Is Coming Cub Scout Mini-University is designed to givetrainingtoCubScoutand Boy Scout leaders in areas of need and interest that are not covered by Basic Training or Pow Wow. In order to best serve this need, we would like to have suggestions from you on topics of interest to put into our class schedule. Please take a few minutes to fill out the form below and mail it or drop it by the Scout Service Center before October 24th. · ====~~~-_Mlnl-Unlversl_ty Interest Form============== Below are listed some possible class subjects which might be of interest to Cub and Boy Scout leaders. Please check as many as you might be interested in, and please suggest other topics we might include in the class schedule. Recruiting Know-How ___ _ Building FParent Participation ---- Religious Awards ___ _ Uniforming ___ _ Den Discipline ___ _ Utilizing Your Den Chief---- What's a Scouting Co-ordinator? ---- Nature Program Ideas ___ _ Handicapped Scouting ___ _ Webelos-to-Scout Transition ---Others Please return this form before October 24th to: Boy Scout Service Center Attn: Mini-University 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 3. Participate in a den or pack conservation project in addition to the above. Once an Eagle Scout WEBELOS 1. Complete the activity badges: Forester Naturalists Outdoorsman always an Eagle Scout. "No matter what your age or occupation you can join the National Eagle Scout Association. It's your golden opportunity to continue your Scouting experiences and share them with others." Those words, are for every man and boy who has achieved the Eagle Scout rank whether it was just a few months or many years ago. For more information about the National Eagle Scout Association, call Chickasaw Council 327-4193 Page 6 It North Central ' CHAIRMAN Ernest Abron EXECUTIVE Warr,!?n_ ~ampton OCTOBER COMMISSIONER John C. Newton II 4-Cub Training - Metropolitan Baptist Church - 10:00 am 14-Roundtables - Cubs and Scouts - 1st Baptist Church - Lauderdale, 7:00 pm 18-Free Football Game - Memphis State vs North Texas State, Fairgrounds 28-District Meeting - 1st Baptist - Lauderdale - 7:00 pm FREE SCOUT GAME Memphis State vs North Texas State Football will be held on October 18 at 7:30 pm, Memorial Stadium at the Fairgrounds. To get in you must wear your uniform or use your membership card, or the temporary certificate on the front page of your application if you have just joined the Scouts. One registered adult will .be admitted free for every six scout attending: LOOKAHEAD All leaders are encouraged to attend the October Roundtable. We have so many things to talk about: Free Football ill"' October, New Leader Training, School Night Follow-up, Show-An-Do, Scout Show Ticket Sales, Pow-Wow, Camporee, National Jamboree. AWARDS The Silver Beaver Award a·nd the District Award of Merit applications are due December 1. If you have someone you want to be considered for these awards contact Warren Hampton. SCOUT SHOW CHAIRMAN The North Central District is happy to announce that Alex Perry has accepted the responsibility of Scout Show Chairman for 1980. Alex is employed by Light, Gas and Water company, and is looking forward to working with the leaders in the North Central District and the Chickasaw Council. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT BADGE Counseling on Environmental Science will be available on November 22, at Union Avenue United Methodist Church, Cooper and Union at 10:00 am. Smoke Signals re~ §£)/ ilekuuv ~ ~ ~t~ 1 O Year Certification Troop 338 sponsored ·by St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church Scouting Movie To Be Aired On Channel 5 NBC and Channel 5 in Memphis is broadcasting a 2- hour, "made-for-TV," motion picture Scoμ,t 's Honor starring Gary Coleman, pint-sized star of Diffn<>nt Strokrs , 'l'u<'s<l n y, September 30 at 8:00 pm. Gary joins veteran actors Wilfrid Hyde-White and Harry Morgan in feats of daring-do with members of his Cub Scout Pack ... and in the process, viewers will learn a great deal about the principles and purposes of Cub Scouting and the values that Cub Scouts learn. Pass the word to all Scouters to watch the show. - MEMORIAL TRIBUTES October, 1980 ,, CHAIRMAN Dr.' EUQene McKenzie Southwes.t EXECUTIVE Claud Brown . NEWS FOR ALL COMMISSIONER Robert t. IWlln, .k. ii Tip of the hat to Rev. Bill Springer and his School Coordinators and all our leaders for an excellent School Night program in September. , MSU Scout football game is October 18., Council Scout Show is November 8 at the Mid-South Fairgrounds. Tip of the hat to Don Joyner and his committee for a great Scout Rally at McKellar Park. NEWSFORCUBSCOUTLEADERS Our nationally famous roundtable will be held Thursday, October 9, 1980 at 7:30 pm at Full Gospel Tabernacle, 787 Hale Road. The theme will be "Thanksgiving - Living and Sharing." The 20th Great Southwest Father-Son Webelos Encampment will be October 10-11 at Camp Currier. Sid Valadie is the director. Remember to call Bob Ghettie 393-4587 to pre-register. Terry Long, our Cub Training Chairman. will be providing training for all leaders as follows: Session 1 - Tuesday, October 14, 7:15 pm Session 2 - Thursday, October 16, 7:15 pm Session 3 - Tuesday, October 21, 7:15 pm Session 4 - Thursday, October 23, 7:15 pm Session 1-4 - Saturday, October 18, 10:00 am, bring a sack lunch. All sessions will be held at Covenant Presbytarian Church, 3850 _ Elvis Presley Blvd. Pow Wow for all Cub Leaders, Saturday, november 22, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Lindenwood Christian Church, Union & Parkway. Den Chief Conference, Saturday, October 25. NEWSFORSCOUTLEADERS I Our Round table will be held Thursday, October 9, 1980, 7:30 pm at Full Gospel Tabernacle, 787 Hale Road. The theme will be "Great Escapes." John Echols, our Scout Leader Training Chairman, will be providing training for all Scout Leaders as follows: Session 1 - Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 pm S<·ssi on 2 'l'u<'snny, Octohn 21 , 7::10 pm Session 3 - Tuesday, October 28, 7:30 pm Session 4 - Tuesday, November 4, 7:30 pm Session 5 - Tuesday, November 11, 7:30 pm Longstreet United Methodist Church, 5268 Airways; Overnight at Camp Currier, November 15 & 16. Show-An-Do for all Scout Leaders November 22, at Audubon Park. COMMISSIONER STAFF ALERT! Buddy Irwin invites all Commissioners to a staff dinner at Shoney's on Elvi.s Presley Blvd. on Thursday, October 2. Apologizes for being called out of town last month. DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING October 16-, 7:30 pm at NBC Bank, 2781 Airways. Philmont Volunteer Training Courses 1981 Continued from page 4. An opportunity for Scouters and friends of Scouting · to pay tribute to a relative or friend who has passed away, is celebrating an anniversary or birthday or has had. a job promotion is offered through your council's· Memorial fund. apply to their respective divisional headquarters for further information. The form below is provided in case you have an individual you wish to honor or remember with a memorial tribute. · I A G .IFT IN HONOR OF A Gift On The Occasion Of Town Name $ Given by Name Telephone Address Send cards to Name Zip Address Chickasaw Council Make check 171 S. Hollywood, Memphis, Tenn. payable to : 38112 T own Occasion Name Name $ Given by Telephone Name Address T elephone Name Cards to be sent to person designated above at Zip Address ChickasaV'' Council 171 S. Hollywood, Memphis, Tenn . Make check 38112 payable to : Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood, Memphis, Tenn. 38112 PERIOD 6 JULY 23-29 Webelos-to-Scout Transition. F or district and council membership/ relationships committee members and Cub Scouters and Scouter who have the potential to work on these committees. Includes how to plan, promote, and present the Webelos Scout porgram to attract and hold 10-year-old boys and gr a duate them into Boy Scouting; Webelos dad-and-son overnights; and graduation ceremonies. (July 30-August 5). Cub Scout Leaders Roundtables. For council and district roundtable staff who will train other round table commissioners. · Includes how to put on quality roundtables, identify the resources of the community and the district, and planning, promoting, and conducting yearround successful roundtables to support pack program. (Also ,July 30-August 5). October, 19BO CHAIRMAN Al Hornsby EXECUTIVE Bob Jones OCTOBER · ~ · (:OMMISSIONER Phil Giimer Oct 2-District Committee meeting, McLemore Christian Church, 7:30. Oct 3-5-Scout Leader:~ overnight training - Currier Oct 4-5-First weekend for Brownsea Oct 7-Last Session Scout Leaders Training, St. James Methodist, 4609 Knight Arnold Oct 9-Commissioners meeting,6:45 pm, McLemore Christian Church · Oct 9-Cub and Scout Roundtables, McLemore Christian Church, 7:30 Oct 14-16..,.-Cub Leaders Training, Session 1 & 2 (14th), 3 & 8 (16th) · McLemore Christian Church, 7:00 pm Oct 18-Free football game for all Scouts - M.S.U. vs North Texas Oct 18-19-Brownsea Oct 25-Den Chiefs Conference Commissioners Conference Oct 30-Commissioners Training, McLemore Christian Church, 7:30 Nov 1-Show & Do Nov 4-Election Day, Go out and VOTE Nov 6-District Committee Meeting Nov 8-Scout Show - Fairgrounds Nov. Theme: Living and Sharing Dec. Theme: Happy Holidays Thanks to all of those units that made our conclave such a success. Forty-four units and 105 Scouters attended. District banquet date changed to January 29 - more details to follow, Chairman Bob DeWalt. Law Enforcement Post 59, sponsored by the Bartlett Police department proudly shows off their new police van which the Post will use in many of its activities. The Post was organized last year and has 19 youth specializing in law enforcement. Fabulous Cub Roundtable are being planned for Eastern District Cub Scout Leaders. Remember, we meet on the second Thursday night at 7:30 pm in McLemore Christian Churc h, Willow Rd . at Mount Moriah. We are going to try ~omPthing rww to lwlp our l«>adc•r!-: with oack and d en pl a n n ing-: W e are goi n g to cover m o nthl y them e::; tw o months in advance. In October we will cover the November and December themes. Then in Novemher we> will cover .Jnnunry; in December we will c ove r F ebruary 's th cmt', d e. W(• ft•(·l thi1; will giw everyone more planning time. Join ui-; at Fahulou~ and Fun ROUNDTABL~. Pack Leaders: Don't forget to encourage a ll your adult lead ers and interested parents to sign up as soon as possible for Pow Wow.You can add much to your program with the ideas gathered at Pow Wow. Now that School Nights are over, let's get those leaders trained and get the Pack's programs going. Need help? Call on your Unit commissioner, your Pack's Best Friend. December Re-chartering will soon be coming. Don't forget that a Pack Uniform Inspection must be held prior to re-chartering. Try scheduling a "trial run" inspection in den meetings to be sure your Cub Scouts measure up to standards. (See inspection sheets for full details on uniforms inspections). Have You planned a hike for this fall? Many local hikes, with patches, are available for Cub Scouts. Let's make good use of them. Eastern is proud of the interest all our volunteers take in training, both on the Cub and Boy Scout levels. We are especially proud when individuals take extra time to obtain advanced training outside the Council. This summer Wayne Cox, Scoutmaster Troop 338. Delane Cox. Cub Commissioner and Duane De Vore, Cubmaster Pack 367 each attended philmont Scout Ranch for specialized courses. In addition, Delane, who also serves as Den Leader Coach for 338, attended 'the Southeast Regional Cub Trainers' Woodbadge week long course at Bonner Scout Reservation in Chocowinity, North Carolina. Thanks to these three for their special efforts. ROUNDTABLES--Don't forget that both Cub and Boy Scout Roundtables will be held the second Thursday of each month at McLemore Christian Church, 4965 Willow Rd . . at 7:30 pm. COME, LEARN, SHARE, BECOME INFORMED. . l .... 1. · · . · • Smoke Signals CHAIRMAN Gerrald Pickens 1 - - ·- 1 I I j ! I _ _ __ J EXECUTIVE Edwin Simpson COMMISSIONE~ Frank Reed . IMPORTANT MEETINGS IN OCTOBER 1-Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1635 Georgian Drive in Frayser 4-Scouting Energy Day 7, 14, 21, 28-Boy Scout Leader Training, 7 pm, Raleigh Presbyterian Church. 8-Boy Scout Round table, 7:30 pm, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1635 Georgiar. Drive in Frayser 9-District Committee, 7:30 pm, Baker Community Genter, 7942 church St. in Millington. All Scouting Coordinators and Members-at-large should plan to attend. 10-12-Fall Camporee, Camp Currier, Eudora, MS. 13-District Commissioner Meeting, 7:30 pm, Baker Community Center, 7942 Church St., Millington. All Unit. ComrniHsioncrs an• e ncoura g e d to b e p rm;(> n L 14-:61-Cub Scout Leader Training, 7 pm, St. Paul's t<:piscopal Church, loa5 ( ;eorgian Drive in Frayser. 18-M emphis State S c out Free Football Game, 7:30 pm, Memorial Stadium. Go in Press Gate on West Side of Stadium - Cubs, Scouts, and leaders are encouraged to wear their uniforms. 25-Den Chief Conference (See council article) 25-Council Commissioner Conference (See Council article) NOVEMBER DATES 4-Boy Scout Leader Training, 7:00 pm, Raleigh Presbytarian 5-Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church 8-Council Scout Show - Mid South Fairgrou~ds REMARKS FROM NEW DISTRICT EXECUTIVE It is a real pri vi ledge to be a part of the Chickasaw Council professional team. I look forward to working in the Nashoba District as your District Executive. I want all of the Scouters in our great district to know that I will do everything I can to help you be a success in your respective volunteer position. I have much to learn, and I would welcome your help and support so that we might help Scouting grow even stronger in the N ashob a District. Edwin Simpson, Jr. FALL CAMPOREE Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Greens, Apples, Cider, New Molasses are some the food items that come to mind when you · · \ _tμ_ink of the fall. Another annu.al . 1 . . . . \ \. \. ,. ' ~ ' \ \ ' 't ' ' \ \ ' Page 7 CHAIRMAN Dr. Otis Warr, Ill EXECUTIVE Jim Drake COMMISSIONER John McCrindle . OCTOBER 3-5-Brownsea, second session - Camp Currier 7-Boy Scout Leaders Basic Training- session #1, Raleigh Presbyterian 3-5-Brownsea, second session - Camp Currier . 7-Boy Scout Leaders· Basic Training - session #1, Raleigh Presbyterian. 14-Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm. - Raleigh United Methodist Church, Powers Rd. Theme: Thanksgiving- Living and Sharing~ 17-19-Excellent Northeast District Fall Camporee ·- Camp Currier, Center & North Road. 17-19-Brownsea, final session - Camp Currier. 21-Excellent Northeast District Committee & Commissioner Meeting, Commissioners 7:00 pm., Committee 7:30 pm., Plough, Inc. 25-Chickasaw Council Commissioners Conference 31-Halloween NOVEMBER 4-National Elections - Vote for the candidate of your choice. 7-Unit set up for Scout Show. 8-Chickasaw Council Scout Show, Fairgrounds. LAST DAY TO RECEIVE 25% COMMISSION ON SCOUT SHOW TICKETS. 11-Cub Scout Roundtable, Raleigh United Methodist Church, 7:30 pm., Powers Rd. Theme: Happy Holidays. 13-Boy Scout Round table, St. Michaels Scout Hut, 7:30 pm. *Door prize to lucky ticket holder. 17-LAST DAY TO RECEIVE ANY COMMISSION ON SCOUT SHOW TICKETS. 18-Excellent Northeast Annual Business Meeting, _7:30 pm., Plough, Inc. 22-Boy Scout Show and Do at Audubon Park. Cub Scout Pow-Wow at Lindenwood Christian Church. 2f>-Excellent Northeast deadline for District Award of Merit. 27-30-Thanksgiving - Scout Service Center closed. Boy Scout Leaders Basic Training The Excellent Northeast is offering to all adults Boy Scout Leaders Basic Training, commencing October 7-November 15. The Nashoba District will also be involved in this training session and we desire your attendance. All boys deserve a trained leader. Itis the essence of a succe~sful Scouting program for trained leadership. Training should not only include one or two people in a unit. All committee personnel should be trained! It not only strengthens your knowledge but ultimately makes for a stronger unit. The sessions are as follows: October 7 - Boy Scout Program. October 14 -The Patrol Method, Developing Boy Leaders. October 21 - Boy Scout Advancement and Personal Growth. · October 28 - Troop Operation and Administration. November 4 -Troop Program Planning. November 14-15 - The Out Door Sessfon - Camp Currier. Session 1-5 will be held at Raleigh-Presbyterian Church, 3385 . Austin Peay Hwy., across from Raleigh Springs Mall and next door to McDonald's. The sixth session will be at Camp Currier. For more information call Keith Bates at 386-8930 or Jim Drake at Scout Service Center, 327-4193. Nashoba continued. fall activity is the camporee. All of the Troops in the district are encouraged to participate in this fun and skill event. Cub Scouts and parents are invited to attend the campfire, Saturday, October 11. UNIT LEADERS Do you know your unit commissioner? If you do, or if you know of someone who will serve your unit in that capacity, run, don't walk, to the nearest phone and call Frank Reed , (home) 8723034 or (work) 872-5964. NOMINATING COMMITTEE Your District nominating committee is working very hard to get more folks involved in Scouting on the district level. We need more men and women to . seiv.e ·as members-at-large and • ' ' ' ·, \ ' , . \' • 'I. ' • work on the activities, training, advancement, camping and finance committees. These volunteer jobs are challenging and rewarding, and you can control the amount of time involved~ New or veteran Scouters are needed so that our units will have the support and help they need and deserve. Please contact Gerald Picken:s, District Chairman, (work ) 526226i or Edwin Simpson a t 3274193 if you have a suggestion. ·~ INVESTMENT IN YOUTH ~~. ~~ ~-1.._Yl . . ' .. Page8 South -~ Central I I __ I CHAIRMAN Isaac Peterson EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER Chris Leak Jesse Sinclair DARLENE . WHYTMORE OF PACK 145 and Lou Woodf; of Troop 145 was awarded the City Beautiful Certificates from the Memphis City Beautiful program held during the spring. Thank you very much for your participation. Come everybody let's not let 145 take credit for everything. Let's get our share of the recognition. Cepda Green of Troop 145 has been awarded the World Conservation Award. Cepda's qualification for the award was the Environmental Skill Award, Environmental Science Badge, Citizenship and World Merit Badge, Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge. Scout Green is also expected to receive his Eagle Badge in October. Cepda, we of South Central District and Chickasaw Council, w ish t o give you a special congrat ulations for a job well d one . Cub Leader training will s tart October 25 at 8:30 am at Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church. 2490 P ark A ve. Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Whitmore would like a 100% turn out. Please give them your support. It is said: "Give a person a fish and she can eat all day, but . te ach her to fish, she can eat for a year." Enroll in your training program - district . or council. Both are beneficial for your program for Scouts. · Very good work South Central on 2 items - (1) South Central has been rated #2 out of 85 districts in Membership. (2) We had 9 boy members attend the Brownsea program. As some of you know Brownsea is the best leadership corp training ever established for boy participation. Success comes only through knowledge. I urge everyone to attend the 1980 POW-WOW, November 22 at 8:30 a.m. at Lindenwood Christian Church. Environmental Science Merit Badge Class will be conducted by Marvin Richardson November 22 ,' Saturday at 10:00 a.rn., at Union Ave. United Methodist Church. Contact Marvin Richardson at 27 4-9378. Here's a good chance for your boys t o earn their environmental Science Merit Badge. S COUTER OVERNITE:t{ for S co utmasters only, our Training Chairman Mr. J ~hn Walker , would like a 100% partici pat ion. Overniter begins Octobe r 31, 1980 and e nds Novem be r 2, 1980. This year' s overn it r will be held at Camp Currie r l ocated in Eudora. Miss. Sh ow-An-Do activity for Smoke Signals Ii Southeast CHAIRMAN James B. Cross EXECUTIVE John Ingram OCTOBER COMMISSIONER Ed Baucom Oct 2 Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm, Holy Trinity Episcopal Oct 1 Cub Training #2 Prescott Memorial Baptist Church 7:30 pm Oct 4 Makeup Training for Cub sessions 1 and 2. 9 am till noon Prescott Memorial Baptist Church Oct 3 Outdoor Scout Training. Camp Currier. Check in by 8 pm Oct 7 Cub Leader Training #3, 7:30 pm Prescott Memorial Baptist Oct 8 Cub Leader Training #4, 7:30 pm Prescott Memorial Baptist Oct 11 Makeup Training for Cub Sessions #3 and #4, 9 am till noon, Prescott Memorial Baptist Church Oct 18 Scout Football Game, Memphis 'state vs North Texas State Oct 20 District Commissioner's meeting, ·7:30 pm Buntyn Presbyterian - Church. ALL COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND. Oct 25 Den Chief Conference Oct 27 District Committee meeting, 7:30 pm, Second Presbyterian LOOKING AHEAD Nov 8 Council Scout Show Last day for fuil ticket sales commission. "Every boy deserves a trained leader." You've heard it said. You know it is true. We are proud, here in the Southeast District, of the high quality of our adult leader training. At the writing of this article we can report on Scout Leader training and remind everyone the Cub Leader Training is upon us. Regarding Scout Leader Training, we are proud to report that JIM COPELAND and his training committee have put together the best training course available to adult scouters. Our first meeting was excellent, both in program and participation. It is a good feeling to have such qualified leaders giving their time and efforts to make scouting happen through "trained" leaders. Thank you, Jim. Great job. We want to thank PHYLLIS SOUTHALL and her Cub Training committee for preparing the program and materials necessary to " train " our new Cub Le ade rs. F OR MANY CUB LEADERS THIS WILL BE YOUR FIRST SMOKE SIGNALS ... We welcome you to the Southeast District and e ncourage you to take advantage of the training opportunities offered. SCOUT SHOW: We are pleased to announce that ARNOLD LINDSETH and FRED AXLEY will coordinate our District' s Scout Show ticket sales and show participation. We wish to thank each one for his part in making the Scout Show a success for boys. .SCHOOL NIGHTS FOR SCOUTING are almost over now. It was a busy month. But a great month for Cubbing and Scouting. We wish to give special thanks to RON PROTHERO, our School Night Chairman, and his School night Coordinators: NELDA HAMER, BILL HORRELL, GLENN BAILEY, LARRY BRAKE, PHYLLIS SOUTHALL, STUART ACREE, · LOIS RECTOR AND RICK RECTOR. South Central continued information of district activity, for training and most of all "for help." Scout Show Information: Important, in order for you to . receive 25% commission on all tickets sold you must turn in all monies by November 8, 1980. In order to receive commission after this date, of which 15% will be giv~. monies must be turned in by November 17, 1980. This year Scout Show Chairman will be J .B. Smiley and Mr. William McKinley of Troop and Pack 195 will be Ticket Sales Chairman. District Nominating meeting will be Monday, October 20, 1980 at 7:00 pm. District Meeting will be held October 29 at Dr. Pinkston ' s office at 7:30 pm - 2348 park Ave . Mr. Peterson requests all district level personnel to attend. Make your selection for Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit. ROUNDTABLE MEETING IMPORTANT October 7, 1980 Cub and Scout Roundtables will be held , together at Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church, 2490 Park Avenue, located at the corner of Park and Marechalneil. Mrs. Norman, our Cub Roundtable Commissioner, and Mr. Lou Woods, our Scout Roundtable Commissioner, request your presence. November Cub Roundtable will be held Nov. 11 at 2490 Park Ave. November Scout Roundtable will be held Nov. 12 at T.B.A. SCOUT SHOW - "Scout Central" Goal - 2000 tickets. Did you sell your share? Commission - . November 8, and November 17. \ \ by by / Scouters is an excellent training It has been brought to my progra m for Scoutmasters as well a s Webelos Leaders . attention and mr. Peterson ' s Locatio n is Audubon Park on ·- attention that the Cub and Scout November 22, 1980. -· Roundtables should be held AITEND! All roundtables for together_ twice a year, so on October, 1980 'd DISTRICT CHAIRMAN DISTRICT EXECUTIVE - -VICE-CHAIRMAN Alex Coulter Chari .. Newsom Ben McGee OCTOBER 2-Cub Roundtable - West Memphis Utilities -604 E. Cooper at 7:00 pm '6-Den Leaders Training II - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 6-Scoutmaster Training II - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 9-Scout Roundtable - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 13-Scoutmaster Training III - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 10-12-Crittenden Fall Camporee - Trigg Lake 20-Scoutmaster Training IV and V - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm NOVEMBER 6-Cub Scout Roundtable - West Memphis Utilities - 7:00 pm 8-Council Scout Show 13-Scout Roundtable - West Memphis Utilities at 7:00 pm 14-16-Scoutmaster's Campiut Training (Camp Currier) 18-Cub Leader Training (All Sessions) Convenant Presbyterian, 3850 Elvis Presley (10:00 am - 2:00 pm) Memphis 22-Cub Pow Wow for Den Leaders (8:30 am - 4:00 pm) Lindenwood Christian Church CONGRATULATIONS TO TROOP 292,171 AND POST 171 The Coors Corporation had a contest to clean up our community. The organization that brought in the most cans won $500. Two troops and one post combined to win first place in West Memphis. I think this action of these units was more than monetary. I would like to thank these units for showing the community that Scouting is helping the environment. I would like to personally thank the leaders of these units for giving their time and leadership in this cause. FALL CAMPOREE The location of the camporee has been changed to Trigg lake . Check in time will be on Friday, 4-7 pm. The gate will be kept closed , but will not be locked. Upon entering make sure that you close the gate behind vou . Wf' neE>d every troop and post to come out and participate in t h is camporee. L eaden; need to p lan to sleep and stay in an w;i.;ig n cd area away from the boys. See you at Trigg on October 10. NOMINATING COMMI'ITEE MEETS The 1980 Nominating Committee will meet this month. They will be electing new officers for the 1981 year. The officers will be listed in next months Smoke Signals. We always need more district volunteers, so if you know anyone you would like to be in a district office please submit his name to the council office. I know whoever is nominated will be well accepted by you. NOTES FROM YOUR DISTRICT EXECUTIVE Conclave 1980 was a big succes. We had 29 people attend this year. I would like to thank all the ladies that brought the ice cream. I would like to also thank the men for the cookies and cakes. I cannot believe this year is almost over. I am looking forward to the coming year for Scouting in Crittenden. I feel we will have the best year Crittenden has ever had. I hope you will work with me in making the district the best in the Chickasaw Council. have a nice october and remember the Scout theme "Scouting ... The Better Life." 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