https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/b6ef53c070dbdd018a5397c672d86fe4.pdf 9a5e5b629af3c374756786eeaffc9eb0 PDF Text Text c111c1a1e. .cew• • BevSc•... el ....llca • Scouts Honored at $10,000 in Popcorn Sales Religious Awards Reception l I I:.· ·-i~ . I On February 7, 1999, the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America held it's annual Religious Awards Recognition Reception for all Scouts who have earned a Religious Award between September 1, 1997 and December 3 I, 1998. The ceremony is designed to recognize those Scouts for this accomplishment on a Council level after they have received their award in their own church or synagogue. This year, there were approximately 350 Scouts who earned this very special award, which is one ofthe highest numbers ever in the council. Presiding as Master ofCeremonies was Shelby County Mayor Jim Rout who opened the program by telling the Scouts and their parents and family what a special and important award they had received and ••••11111. Tll how proud he was to be a part of this recognition ceremony. "Not enough young men make fo><i a part of their livl.'S anymore. an<l it is rcfr~hing to Pack 78 sponsored by Presbyterian Church in Batesville Mississippi, led the council in popcorn sales with over $10,000. To reach the $ 10,000 mark in sales is a great undertaking, but to do it two years in a row is simply awesome! When asked how they did it, leader Johnny Weed said, "we set ~oals with each boy and kept those goals in fronl of lhcm al each rncclin Jt," Johnny also said .. ii dot.~s n ' t 1111 11 to have som e ty pe of Congratulations to Pack 78 for a great job on the Trails· End Popcorn Sale. You cun send a lol of boys lo day . see how you have done j ust that, ' stated Mayor Rout. extra incentive to go along with the council prizes." camp on $10,000. ann1n Friends of Scouting Campaign Rev. Millen Darnell opened the ceremony with an invocation, followed by the introduction of the Mayor by Religious Awards Committee Chairman Jack Grady. Four Scouts spoke briefly about what earning their award meant to them. They were Adam Berkowitz, Randy Harris, Patrick Quinn, and Aaron Rosebud. On February 18th, NFL Great and Tennessee Legend, Peyton Manning spoke to over 500 Scout supporters at the Chickasaw Councils Annual Friends of Scouting Banquet. Peyton helped the council raise over 50% of its $1,235,000 goal at this years Kick Off. According to Don Burke, Council Finance Director, this years Kick Off raised more dollars for Scouting in one night than any other Kick Off. After a few brief comments by Scout Executive Gene Stone, the Scouts attending were given a certificate of recognition, which was presented to them by Mayor Rout. Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts ofAmerica 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 Non-profit U.S. Postage Paid Memphis, Tennessee Permit No. 435 l11H1lul1111llu H1nll11l1l1111llulall11l1 l1 l11 II 11·2~**"tt5-D VINCE SUTHERLAND 2696 MENDOTA CV IGIT38133 MEMPHJS TN 38133-512S I .. . .. Ill �One on One with Gene Stone, Activities Scout Executive · Spring Into Scouting Here it is - the Spring of the year .... complete with a welcome rise in temperature, flowers and trees blooming throughout the Mid-South, the feeling of freshness and renewal in all that we do, and an important time for Scouting. These next couple of months are the time when our Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops must work in close harmony to insure that every graduating Webelos Scout is given the opportunity to become an active member of a Scout troop. This important transaction, if it occurs now, will result in these boys having an opportunity to attend summer camp this summer! This is critical, because studies have shown that the two key secrets of Boy Scout troop growth is reflected on Scouts and reflection is effected primarily by two measures. 1. That a new Scout attend a long-term summer camp experience in his first summer as a Boy Scout. 2. That he achieves the rank of First Class within 12 months ofjoining his troop. The role ofa Webelos Leader is not completed until each graduating Webelos has joined and actively participated in a Scout troop. Webelos Leaders cannot. make this happen alone, it takes the interest and cooperation of the Scout troop leadership, the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster assigned to new Scouts. If you need help in creating a "partnership" between a Webelos Den and a Scout Troop, call your District Executive or Commissioner for assistance. The other aspect of "Springing into Scouting" should be troops holding rallies or open-house to invite new boys about to graduate from the fifth grade who never joined a Cub pack or dropped out along the way who would love to be invited into the fun and adventure of Scouting. Congratulations to all the Scouts who qualified to race in the Council Pinewood Derby race. The District race will be held Thursday, MarcA 4. Thanks to all parents and leaders who helped out with the unit races. This is a special time in our Cub Scout's year, so thanks for taking time to help. District Committee Again, a special thanks goes out to Jan Thomas for agreeing to serve as our District Chairman i~ 1999. Jan brings many years of Scouting experiencing, new ideas, and enthusiasm. We have many of our committee positions filled and are working hard to bring to you top volunteer community leaders to serve. There's no doubt the Crittenden district is preparing for the best Scouting year ever in 1999. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or would like to help in some capacity, please contact A. Jan Thomas (Work) 735-7700 or Mark Rose (Work) 327-4193 ext. 278. For Scouts, Spring is a great time of year Roundtables Central District Camporee • Our first Roundtable was a success. We had a good a turn out and everyone left with some helpful infonnation. These meetings are not only good for the p11ogram, but is also good fellowship with other SOOut Lead- • ers. The 1999 Boy Scout Spring Camporee will beheldatCampCurrier,May 14"-16"'. The Camping committees, along with many others are planning a great program for our Boy Scouts this year. The cost will be $7.00 per person ($9.00 after May l()lh). •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : 1999 Friends of Scouting .D istrict Goals : • • •• • : • Northwest Mississippi - $60,000 Tallaha- $55,000 u.r. h' $ nas mgton- 75,000 Malmaison - $45,000 Crittenden - $48,000 Southwest - $3 5,000 Central _ $53 ,500 Eastern_ $120,000 Northeast-$68,000 Nashoba - $24,500 Southeast - $85,500 Exploring- $4 7,500 : ! • •. ! ! • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••• We would like to invite every registered All registered Scout Leades are invited to attend our next meeting to receive information regarding camperships, district activities and other opportunities conreming swnmer jobs, and educational training, and camping. We meet every second Tuesday of the month at St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 508 N. Third Street, 7:00 PM. Summer Camp/Day Camp Great Year for Learning for Life The Learning for Life division of the Chickasaw Council would like to welcome four schools to its program. Bethel Grove, Cherokee, Magnolia, and Sharpe Elementary Schools implemented the program in January 1999. Teachers at these schools have been trained and their programs are off to a great start. Learning for Life has had a outstanding year in the Memphis City and Shelby County schools by adding more entire schools (~ot just specific classrooms) than ever before. This program has become more known and recognized throughout the year. Thanks I can't say enough thanks, to all volunteers who make the Scouting program go around each year. You are the heroes in the world, taking time to teach our youth to become tomorrows leaders make you special. Thanks. If you would like more information about Learning for Life and how your school can become a part it's program, please call Tammy Robertson at 3274193. Boy Scout Summer Camp and Cub Scout Day Camp is fast approaching and every youth needs to have the opportunity to attend camp. The Central district is asking all unit leaders to make sure their boys are aware of the Summer Camp opportunities, and to get as many youth signed up. The Central District Day Camp will be June 14-18, at St Augustine Catholic Church, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM. We will need volunteers to help us deliver a quality camp our youth. Webelos/Cubfest This years Spring event will be April 30May 1 at Arkabutla Lake in Mississippi. This event gives boys the ·opportunity to display their Scouting knowledge in a competitive setting. We want maximum participation from every unit in the Central District. The oost will be $7.00 per person ($9.00 after April 26). District Committee/ Commissioner Meeting The Central Committee/Commissioner meetings are held every first Thursday of each month at the Justice Center, 201 Poplar 1:ztt floor, 6:30 PM. At our next meeting we need for these Chairmen to be in attendance: Michael Brooks, Jake Allen, Yvonne Wordlow, John Guinn, Artb1ir Woody, Rita Matthew, Dalftll Johnson, AadftW Butler, Bnce Allen, Reginald Bonner, George Jackson, Charles Hicks, Tncy Pittman and Gregory Bryan, so all can be trained on district operations. If you have any further questions, please give James Moore a call at(901) 327-4193. Executive Notes I would like to thank all Scout leaders for attending our first annual Central District Banquet. I appreciate your commitment to the Scouting program and ensure that we are successful in delivering a quality p~ gram to the youth. If any volunteers have any ideas or suggestions they would like to see happen in the Central District, please feel free to contact James Moore at (901) 327-4193. �ing (901) 756-1310 ifyou need more in· formation. Friends of Scouting District Campaign Congratulat ions Congratulations go out to our four District Award of Merit winners that were announced at our recent District Banqt.a:; Pam Opie, Jim Moseley, Don Hinshelwood and Jana Winthrop! Next time you see these folks make sure to tell them how much we appreciate their service to our Scouts and our District! the Cub Scouts came along 20 years later in 1930. The banquet gets its name from the colors of the Cub Scout uniform. These banquets are held all over the country during this time of year. If you need help planning your Blue and Gold handbook please refer to your Cub Leader Handbook or call the Scout Office for some ideas. Thank You Charla! Special thanks go out to Charla Sparks for her untiring efforts in putting together a great District Banquet for all of us to attend. Many long hours assembling the information, awards, making arrangements and much more were put in by Charla so that our Eastern District and Unit Leaders could be recognized for the outstanding work they do time and time again. Several people were instrumental in the effort and should also be given a big thank you ... Charla's husband Bart Sparks for hanging in there and producing the program , Renee Leith our emcee who helped out with decorations and served as the District Award of Merit ommittee Chairman, and Sherry Fitters who did a srcat jt b contacting un its and bcmg there \ h ·n c;he w~1s need ·di Eastern District Commissioner Pat Emmett, Director Field Service Jefflsaac and Eastern District Chairman Andy Wilson, all wearing their Mardi Gras beads at the district banquet. Pinewood Derb A uccess Thanks to Gary Zambito of Pack 50 and John DeLockery the Eastern District Pinewood Derby was a resounding success again this year. The boys had a chance to race o a 'high tech" aluminum track with c mputer scoring and much more. All bo 1s who entered into the race had a wonderful time and I'm sure will want to try their luck again next yea . Thanks again guys for making the ra e fun for all of us kids! In & o Ba q ts It's Blue and Gold Banquet time again and that means all of our Cubs will be c~le b rating the anniversary of Cub Scouting! M any of our Eastern District Cub packs had their Blue & Gold in February and many are still to come! The Boy Scouts were organized in 1910, and Our District Campaign is off and running due to the overwhelming response to our Blue and Gold Banquet Family Presentations, our Troop letter/telephone campaigns done by Scoutmasters and their committees, and the FOS Kick-Off Dinner. Thanks to all of our Loyal Cub Scout and Boy Scout families for putting the right foot forward and stepping up to take the lead in supporting this great program that all of our boys benefit so much from (I think us adults have some fun too). If your pack or troop has not yet scheduled your presentation or put together your campaign, please call Kelly Kennedy our Family FOS Chairman, at (901) 763-1738 so he can assist you. Special Note Let's all join together in supporting one of the Eastern District's best leaders, Martin Hoffert, by coming out to the Council Banquet March 2nd at the Marriott Hotel. Congratulations Martin on achieving the highest award in the . council! Eastern District is proud to call you one of our own! Sherry Fittes, Charla Sparks and Renee Leith are all smiles after a fun-filled night of awards and good food at the Eastern District Banquet. Eastern District's Award ofMerit recipients; Jana Winthrop, Don Hinshelwood, Pam Opie, and Jim Moseley. Hey! Y'all come! Ever want to learn about Cub Scout stuff like " See-and-do-it", Akela Council, backyard fun or the "Land of Make Believe?" How about Boy Scout stuff like planning Courts of Honors, The Order of tlw rrow, Patrol I ~aders Coun- T he Exploring D istrict wants to welcome Robert Vornbrock (pictured right) as the 1999 Exp1oring District Chairman. Robert was recently prom ot d to Pres idl·n t of l'I ompson & C mpan . I I c has l Scout or Roy Scout Ro11ndtahlc' The ( uh Ro1111dl.1hlt: ,.., h I Unit d M tho Ii. l CIi arch al 7:00 J> I d by Charla park, and her ' parky" staff. The Boy cout Roundtable is held at Kingsway Christian Church at 7:00 PM lead by Mim Garthright and Company. D on't miss out of these great program helping gatherings. Bet you can learn something a nd have so me fu n, come on out and j oin us! Campore and Webelos Woods These exciting events are just around the comer and the staff for each is working like busy bees to mak sure you and your boys have a wonderful ime! This year our District Camporee "Prospecting for Leaders" will be chaired by C uck Schad ck, not to be confused with "Meshach and Abednego", and the program include events i e How High/ How Far, lapjac «lip ing, Burn A String, Knowledge Bowl and Team B ildmg just to mention a few! Camp Currier is the location and the dates are April 16-1 8 (not on Mother D~y). Webelo Woods is being chaired by R 'ck Clar e of Pack 457 at St. Francis and promises to be loads of fun for a I of our fourth and fifth graders. Come out to Camp Currier on April 30-May 2 and have a blast! You can reach Chuck by calling (901) 767-8768 or Rick by call- Ski Trip The annual ski trip to Gatlinburg was moved to St. Louis, Missouri due to unsea nably warm weather, and was a great succe s! At4:00 PM, Friday, Januaiy 29h, 16 Explorer loaded onto vans headed for the Hidden Valley Ski R sort in Missouri. T he Memphis Police Department provided one of the vans and a driver. Thanks to everyone who made this event a success. was to talk about their care r and duties in their exciting and fast paced profession of aviation. David Childress, the captain of the helicopter and his crew which consist of two nurses, let the Explorers tour the aircraft and explained the procedures for re cuing victims fro m accidents and other emergencies. The Explorers enjoyed th visit and learned a lot about this exciting career. Thanks to _people like David Childress, and his crew, the Aviation program can be a great success! is tr· ct Ba :viation Explorers Visited December 1, 1998, the Memphis Hospital Wing Helicopter Crew dropped in at Olive Branch to visit Post 924, Douglas Aviation. T he purpose of the visit uet Our 1999 District Banquet will take place on Thursday, March 11, I 999 at 6:30 PM. T is dinner is for all advisors, Explorers, and committee members. Plans are still being made, and the ost w'll be $5 00 p r per on. For ore information, please call Trinna Herron at (901) 327-4193. �The Chickasaw Council would like to welcome the new Northeast District Executive, Mark Rowe (pictured right). Mark comes to us with a strong Scouting background.. He is an Eagle Scout, a Vigil Honor Member of the OA, and has received the Arrow of Light. Mark was selected as the outstanding Eagle Scout in his district and the Arrowman of the Year in his chapter. He is a native of Asheboro, North Carolina, and is a recent American Humanics Graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Mark is married to the former Miss Jennifer Willis of Collierville. Roundtables Boy Scout Roundtable will move their meeting to St. Stephens United Methodist Church beginning April 15, 1999. St. Stephens is located at the Under the Big Top 1\vilight Camp corner of Macon Rd. and Graham. P.lan to attend and see our new format. If there are any questions, please call Jerry Morris at (901) 385-0643. Bartlett Christmas Parade Congratulations to Pack 265 of St. Ann Catholic Church of Bartlett, TN. They won 2nd place in the civic category in the Bartlett Christmas Parade with the float "Christmas Camping". This year, the Southeast District is offering a Twilight Camp instead ofthe traditional Day Camp. The format provid~s a program for Cub Scouts and their parent or adult partner to work together as a team. There will be a flat fee for each Cub Scout, and parents attend free. In addition, Cub Scout-aged siblings may register as a camper, but only with a parent partner. Campers may share adult partners. The Twilight Camp will take place June 1418 at Central Church, with exact program times and fees to be announced later. The theme for Twilight Camp '99 is "Under the Big Top," and many or our activities will center on the circus theme. The staffor this year's Twilight Camp is set with Ruben Lopez as Camp Director and Janet Southall as Program Director. Doug Southall will be serving as Registration and Publicity Chair. Ann Ashbrand and Mike Kossmann are serving on the Program Committee and taking of physical arrangements. Position still open include Refreshment/Picnic and Recognition 's Chairs. Spring Camporee On January 29, the Great Southwest D istrict held its i trict nquct fo r the 1998 season. The guest speaker was council member, Jerome Rubin. Held at Fred Gangs, the turn out was fantastic, said the new District Executive Daryl Bates. "I was very surprised at how many volunteers showed up to make sure our banquet was a huge success. There were about 50 people at the banquet including, Gene Stone who also spoke briefly. The Quality units were Troops 130, 345 , 401 , 444, 445,506, 565 . On the Cub side it was packs 130, 345, 401 , 442, 444, 506. Mr. Smile received the District Award of Merit and to her surprise; Cary Clark received the Distinguished Leader award. The Southwest District had seven Eagle Scouts; five from Troop 565, one from 345 and one from 506. Linda Willia ms also received her Woodbadge. Congratulations guys! Our Pinewood Derby will be held at Middle Baptist Church in the gymnasium mM a:ir:h8h. Check in time is 9:00 a.m . So for all of you cubs that are ready to race, make sure you are there because we're going to have a blast! Mr. Daryl Bates is the Chairman for the Southwest Pinewood Derby, so please call if you have any questions. Don't think we forgot about you Boy Scouts that know how to handle your wheels. Our Soapbox er y wi11 b a week after the Pin woo<i Derby. Both events will be he ld at Middle Baptist and both will start promptly at 9:00 AM. Entry fee for the Pinewood Derby is $1 . Entry fees for the Soapbox Derby is $3 .00. Ifyou have any questions on the Soapbox Derby, pJ.::aE cr:nta:tWa rdell Turner. FinaJiy l' d like to congratulate a couple of people who recently assumed new responsibi lities. Mr. Peabody and Mr. Sm ile are ou r 19 99 Boy Scout R oundtab le Commissioners. M r. Shelton an s. Barlow for being our 1999 Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner with the assistance of Linda W illiams (1998 Cub Ro ndtable Commissioner). Also Cherry Malone is our newly elected Youth Protection person. This year, the Southeast District Spring Camporee will take place April 23-25. The · c · ion iI · w1 u 11 · · h · . T 1· format for the Camporee will be a Patrol Challenge Trail. Patrols will be sent out on the trail at intervals, carrying personal gear they will need. Along the way, there will be Challenge Stations that require the patrol to accomplish some task. The patrol may have to properly handle a medical emergency situation, or they may have a devise some way to cross a ravine using pioneering know-how. Specific information about the Camporee will be mailed soon, and will also be avail able at the March Boy Scout Roundtable. If you have questions or ifYou are interested in serving on the staff, pleas~ call Walker Asbbrand at 237-2370. District Banquet Notes The Southeast District Banquet was held on Friday, January 22 at Central Church~ For those of you who missed it, the A special thanks go out to our District catered barbecue dinner from Leonard's Banquet comm ittee for making sure the was great. Council Executive Gene Stone banquet was a huge success. Mr. was the featured speaker. District Commissioner Gene Schingle and District Lawrence and Gerri Bussell, Carrie Advancement Chair Sonny Eilert were the Clark and Cherry Malone. Great job emcees, so the program wasn't too serious guys! for too long (be sure to ask Gene what the door prizes were). Our next Commissioner's meeting and It was all a Scout could as for; good food, Ra.n:itaJ.E wfilre hili. m '11h of good fellowship, and good fun. Five of March starting at 6:00 PM, at Middle the 1998 Class ofEagle Scouts attended the banquet and assisted in the drawing Baptist Church in Whitehaven. re and awarding·o f the door prizes. Commissioner Arrowhead awards went to Dick Mcintyre, Phil Brown, Randy Wallerich, Cheryl Wallerich, Charlie Blum, and Doug Southall received the District Award ofMerit for 1998. Special thanks to Betty Peppenhorst for the time she put in organizing this year's event. Training for the Future The district and council training committees are looking forward to a busy spring and swnmer with a variety of training opportunities. Cub Scout Leader Basic Training will be held at the Council Service Center ( 171 S. Hollywood) on the second Saturday of February, March, and April. The training will run from 8:30 to 12:30 PM. No registration is required, and there is no fee. Scoutmastership Fundamentals is schedul ed to begin on Saturday, April 24. The evening session will be on Thursday, April 20 and the weekend outdoor session will be on May 14, 15and 16. Wood Badge begins with orientation on · February 7. The course is currently full , but cancellations do occur. Contact the Scout Office tor tfie current status. A Junior Leader Training Conference is 1;rhl· h1ft•<1 fhr fh(• wc-t·k o f h1I 11 - h11 17 Hal Foster is the coutmaster for this program to be held at the Kia Kima Scout Reservation in Hardy Arkansas. Flyers and registration forms are available at the Scout Office. Each troop may only send one Scout and registrations are due by March 1. Roundtable Report Want to keep up with what is happening in the district? Need ideas to plan ahead for your next month's activities? Need advice from some veteran Scouters? Mark your calendars for the first Thursday of every month and be sure to have your unit well represented at the Southeast District Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundiables. Unit leaders need to encourage their den leaders and committee members to attend. The more leader we have at Roundtable, the better Roundtable will be. The festivities start at 7:00 PM and you can find us at Hickory Ridge Baptist Church, 4221 Crump Road (at Raines). New Public Relations Chairman Name.d Doug Southall has agreed to serve as the Southeast District Public Relations Chairman. In addition to contributing articles for Smoke Signals, he is also working on a monthly newsletter/flyer. �Spring Camp-0-Ree The 1999 Spring Camporee for · Malmaison District will be held the weekend of April 16-18, 1999. The plans and location are being worked on at this time and will announced by March 11. Ricky Cash of Grenada Troop 18 is the chairman of this event. He and Joel Martin will be recruiting a team of good people to make this a memorable outing for Scouts and leaders. Cub Scout Transition Programs It is now time to be thinking about graduating Tiger Cubs into Wolf dep.s and seeing to it that Webelos bridge over into a Scout Troop. When our younger Scouts have the opportunity to move up into a more advanced program, they have a better chance of staying in Scouting longer. Advancement is the "magical seed" to a boy's growth in Scouting. If unit leaders need any help or advice on a transition program for this Spring, please contact Joel Martin at (601) 227-9209. Summer Camp Parents Night Summer Camp is right around the corner and all Scouts should have the opportunity to attend camp with their troop. Every troop should have a meeting where parents are invited to preview the summer camp plans for upcoming summer. This is a great way to get most boys in a troop registered for summer camp. Good camp attendance keeps a troop healthy and a Scout happy. Thanb Mike! plished many challenging goals in the year 1998. The district oommittee, under Mike's leadership, generated an increase in Top leaders trained, increase in long-term summer and day camp, as well as, an increase in F.O.S. pledges and collections. These are j\ISt a few of the goals Mike and the district oommittee sua:essfully accomplished. Mike will continue serving the district in 1999 as the program chairman. Thanks a lot Mike, for your leadership and dedication to all the volunteers and youth of our District. Boy Scouts Summer Camp is almost here. Kia Kima and Tallaha are filling up quickly. The best way to get your campsite reserved is by contacting the Scout Office and submitting a deposit. We strive every year to have an increase in summer camp attendance. If you are having trouble financing boys or leadership problems, please contact Jason Bain at (901) 327-4193. Every boy should have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Welcome Ken and Don! One of the most important times ofthe year is rechartering. Most units should have already received and completed their rechartering packet by now. For those units who still are working on the process and are having trouble completing the fonns please contact Jason Bain at(901)327-4193 so we am get the problems solved. It is very important to get the packets filled out and back into the Scout Office as quick as possible. Please make every effort to complete this process as quickly and as ~urately as you can. Thank you for your cooperation on . this important matter. Rechartering! Mike Turner set the tone in 1998, now it is time for our new District Chairman to carry the district to the next level. I would like to welcome Dr. Keaaeth S. Uselton to OW' district as the 1999 NashobaDistrict Chairman. As you may know, Dr. Uselton is the Senior Minister of the First United Methodist Church in Millington. Dr. Uselton has been a Scout/Scouter since 1953, obviously no stranger to the program. His experience and knowledge of the Boy Scouts of America, will be very beneficial to OW' district throughout the following years. The 1999 Friends of Scouting campaign has kicked off and will soon be wrapped up. I am proud to wclu:me Don Lowry to our team Summer Camp Sign-Up New District Executive The Northwest Mississippi District will have a new executive as of March I . David Morris comes to the Chickasaw Council from Jonesboro, Arkansas where he has been an executive for I 5 years with that Council. David began his career with the Delta Area Council in Clarksdale. David and his wife will live in DeSoto County. The March Roundtables will be his first chance to meet the volunteers of this district. Let's make David feel welcome!! Qffebruary 1~, the following troops have signed-up for a Chickasaw Council Camp site: A~ S-349 S-370 S-741 S-234 S-16 S-180 If you have not, you need to contact Trey Moore at 327-4193 to reserve a spot. Kia Kima and Tallaha are filling ·up fast. Scouts who attend a summer camp experience are more likely to advance and remain in the program!! Eagle Scouts Demonstrate Leadership to BYU Football Team Scouting has always been an organization that developed leadership skills in youth. The list of distinguished Eagle Scouts in Government, Business, the Space Program and Sports is long. Of the more than four million Scouts nation-wide, only about two percent ofthem will ever achieve this highest rank. It still takes twenty-one merit badges, multiple years, dedication and focus to earn this enviable achievement. It is highly unusual to have 32 Eagle Scouts on any one football team, yet the 1998 BYU team did This may be the first time ever that any collegiate team has had just such a number. These Eagles were recognized by the Chickasaw Council, BSA at a practice session before their appearance in the Liberty Bowl for their leadership and were presented .a new edition of the Boy Scout Handbook as well as the official Council patch. . Siupetmlat(901) 876-7683. Mike Turner, 1998 Distria Chainnan, aaxxn- as the Nashoba District F.O.S. 'hairman. Don has put together a top notch F.O.S. team. whoaresuretoachievethe 1999F.O.S. goal of $24.500. Ifyou are not participating in the Fril.-nds ofSoouling campaign. please give Jason Bain a call al (90 I) 327-4193, so we can get you signed up. Family F.O.S. Congratulations, Gregory! Congrdlulations ~out to GRgory Wimbley of Cub Scout pack 287, Christian United Baptist hurch. Gregory was the proud winner of our 1998 School Ni2h.t for Scouting bicycle give away. Gregory attended a school night at Brookmeadc Elementary this fall where he joined pack 287. At this time, Gregory has earned his bobcat and is working very hard on his wol fbadge. Congratulations Gregory. The majority ofthe family presentations will have taken place in February. If your pack/ troop did not participate, it is not too late. Ribbons, collector mugs, paintings, patches, and support to the Council are every reason why you should participate in Family FOS. For more information please contact Joe Preslar at (901) 682-2173 or Jason Bain at (901)327-4193 ext. 214. Please respond. Upcoming Events You Can't Miss! Soring Camooree This )e3f 's campcree will take place at Shelby Forrest State Park, April 16, 17, 18. The camporee will consist of Boy Scouts and Webelos Scouts. It is an event full ofFUN, COMPETITION, and FEILOWSHIP. Ifyou are not signed up, the time to do so is NOW. You can register by contacting Joe Etheridge at (901) 353-6779 oc Juon Bain at (901)327-4193. ACTNOW! Dav Camp and Summer Camp The two main camps are just around the corner, so get ready! Like last year Day Camp will take place at Shelby Forrest on June 2125. For those Cub Scouts who have never been, it is a BLAST. There are a lot of neat thin~ to do and learn at Day Camp. Registration can take place at the Scout Office or for further information contact Aanette Upcoming Events Round1able Leaders, please keep in mind that we have our Boy Scout and Cub Scout Roundtables on the 111 Thursday of every month at St. Anne's Episoopal Church (4063 Sakes Road, Millington). The Roundtables are designed to help leaders in the development and organization of the upcoming months program (theme). Please try to make every attempt to join us on the Ist Thursday of every month. If you have any questions, please contact our Roundtable Commissioner, Lavelle Byrd, at (901)357-1416. �Greetings Friends of Scouting I would like to begin by thanking everyone for attending the 1998-1999 Tallaha District Banquet. I want to also thank Catherine Koehler for the decorations and her effort in helping plan the Banquet. Those units in attendance were as follows: Cub packs 4, 21,22,23,42, 77, 109, 136,202,300,316,319, 404, and Troops 4, 21, 22, 99, l 09, 202, 300, 404, and 440. Your attendance was greatly appreciated Awards were giving to the following: Den Leader Award - Leeann Wallace, Lorenm Andenon, Joey Bailey, John Mullins, James Brewer; Cub Scouter Award - Barry Corso, Joey Bailey, Catherine Koehler; Cubmaster Award Trudy Brister; Quality Unit Award- Trudy Brister C-300 and S-22, Catherine Koehler C-42, John Mullins S-4, James Brewer S- 202; Natiooal CampingAward-John Mullins S-4, Bill Knight S-99, Tnady Brister S-22; Scoutmaster's Key- John Mullins; and the district's highest award the District Award of Merit went to Catherine Koehler C-42." Congratulations to all the 1998 recipients. I hope everyone will strive to achieve these prestigious awards in the future. Sizzling Hot Dates and Events Every Troop should be preparing for the Delta Area Camporee. The Washington and Tallaha Districts will be having the event together. The dates are March 19-21, 1999. Bill Knight, S-99, will be the chairman reprc~~nt\\\% th~ 1W.t@a m&fict-. Afl Qthcr information and pre-registration forms will be mailed out as soon as possible. Packs will receive information related to CUb Scouting evems which will be held March 20, 1999. Our goal is to provide the most fun, exciting, and largest Camporee ever in the Delta. Please support your District by attending. If you have not provided me or the Family Friends of Scouting Chairman, Michelle Smith, a date so that we may make presentations at your pack meeting or preferably your Blue and Gold Banquet, please do so immediately. Scouting strives through your financial support as well as those like you. Support Scouting and encourage others to do the same, it will make the difference in a boy's life. Call Michelle at (f>O 1) 843-4016 or ShawnMackeyat(f>Ol) 846-5264. Roundtable is an event that every leader is welcomed to attend and very much encouraged to. Both new leaders searching for growth and answers, and tenured leaders with a wealth of knowledge and skills to share; your presence is needed. The next two dates are March 11th at 7:00 PM at the Shelby Library and April 8, 7:00 PM, at the Shelby Library. A time and place for fun, sharing ideas, fellowship and growth. Ifyou come to one, you attend another. Every Cub Scout pack should be anticipating Summer Day Camp. Day Camp is a threeday adventure for all Cub scouts to attend. Start making plans to attend now. The event will beheld July 12-14, 1999. hwill beheld at the Great River Road Roseville State Park. Every leader wilf be receiving information through the mail, and I encourage you to please pre-register. Do not miss out, this will be an event that will be talked about for years to come. All troops are encouraged to pre-register for summer camp. Summer camp is a weeklong camping experience for your troop. It provides an opportunity for your Scouts to learn new skills by earning merit badges, f~llow­ ship with Scouts, and have fun, all while enjoying the out-doors. Week one is scheduled for June 20-26, 1999 and week two June 27-July 3, 1999 at Camp Tallaha. These troops have pre-registered and have been assigned campsites S-2, S-22, S-4, S-99, and S-420. Remaining troops are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Venture Crews and Explorer Posts get ready for the first ever Venture Camp. The event is scheduled for July 18-24, 1999 at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Ifyou are interested and have not received the information, please contact Shawn Mackey as soon as possible. Time is of the essence. There are a selected number ofcampsites available, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Webelos Resident Camp is scheduled for July4-7, 1999 and the second week July 710, 1999 at Camp Tallaha. Resident camp is an opportunity for Webelo Scouts to gain camping and outdoor experience, in addition to promoting family growth. Pre-registration is certainly encouraged and should be done as soon as information is received. u·therc are qucslions call yours truly, Shawn Mackey at (60 I) 846-5264. To help boys attend these different camp events; Camperships are available for those youth that qualify. Camperships are financial support for those boys that might not have the means to attend camp. A deposit is required when submitting a Campership to ensure that your Scouts do attend once they have received assistance. Please make a note of the new deadline for campership applications to be turned in, April 15, 1999. Any applications received after April 15 will not be processed. It is important that we maintain our camp facilities and grounds. To give you an opportunity to aid in this project, camp service days have been identified. The first day is scheduled for May 8, 1999 and the second date is June 5, 1999. All units are encouraged to participate in helping maintaining our camp. Training is the catalyst that ignites a great Scouting program. Ifyou do not have training, you are probably not providingthe best quality program for your boys. I would like every Cubmaster and Scoutmaster to take inventory of every leader in their unit, and for those not trained contact Trudy Brister at (601) 747-2712 to schedule a training session. If you missed out and did not attend the Pow-Wow, you can see that you really cost yourself a ton of learning, great fun, and Scouting fellowship. Camporee The Washington and Tallaha District Camporee will be held March 19-21 at Delta State University in Cleveland. It will be an Emergency Preparedness Camporee. All Scouts and Webelos are invited to attend with their troop. Cub Scouts will have activities on Saturday from 1:30 PM to 4':00 PM. It will be a great time for all involved. Make plans to attend the District Camporee. If you have any questions, please call Darold Riser at (601) 3350703 or Emily Ratliff at (60 I) 8437356. Cub Day Camp Cub Day Camp will be held at the Greenville National Guard Armory from June 14-17, 1999. It will be a lot of fun activities for all Cub Scouts. Please make arrangements for all your Cubs to attend Cub Day Camp. If you have any questions, please call Carol Huges at (601) 335-5422 or Emily Ratliff at (601) 843-7356. We also will need leaders to help this year. If you are interested, please call the numbers listed above. Summer Camp Summer Camp is right around the corner. If your troop is not signed up, please do so today. Camp Tallaha and Kia Kima Scout Reservation are filling up fast. The following troops are already registered. Please check to see if your troop information is correct. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Week 1 - Machque - Troop 43 CampTallaha Week 1 - Locust - Troop l and Troop 50 Week 1 Week 1 Week 2 Week 2 - Elm - Troop 53 Magnolia - Troop 928 Black Oak - Troop 41 Cherry - Troop 42 If you have any questions, please call EmilyRatliffat(601) 843-7356. Family FOS It is time again to hold Family Friends of Scouting presentations. This is an opportunity for the paren~ of your troops or packs to contribute to the 1999 campaign. Mitch Shelbourne is Washington District's chairman. He will be calling to set a date with the Scout leaders. If you have any questions, please call Mitch at (60 I) 332-2590 or Emily Ratliff at (601) 8437356. Thank you in advance for your unit's support. Troop 42 has already contributed $100. Thank you, Ray Roberts, and your troop. District Committee Meeting The District Committee meetings are vital to the success of Washington District. This time of year is very important due to so many activities in our district. Please ·make arrangements to attend the meetings. The next two meetings are March 4 and April 8 at 6:00 PM. They are held at the Leland Rotary Club in Leland, Mississippi. Roundtable Roundtable for Cub leaders is held the second Thursday of every month at 7 :00 PM. This is a great opportunity for leaders to plan their upcoming activities. The meeting is held at the Leland Rotary Club. Please make arrangements to attend. Camperships Camperships are available for all Cubs and Scouts that are attending Cub Day Camp and Summer Camp. This is an opportunity·for your Scouts to receive some financial support toward camp fees. The deadline for this form to be filled out is April 15, 1999. Please call Emily Ratliffat(601) 843-7356 for forms. - �Darren P 0' Brien S-0097 Broadway Baptist Church Christopher B. Jolley S-0034 Grace St Lukes' Epsicopal Church Noah F Cawein S-0027 Decatur Trinity Christian Church Patrick W Munson S-0034 Grace St Lukes' Epsicopal Church Andrew A Dick S-0410 Messiah Lutheran Church Blake Aaron Rehberg S-0013 Trinity United Methodist Church David Paul Stanley S-0383 Tipton-Rosemark Academy - Millington Curtis Edward GLM;!nther S-0055 Second Presbyterian Church Robert W Huber Jr S-0383 Tipton-Rosemark Academy - Millington Brandon K La Sell S-0061 Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church John Wesley Purdy III S-0506 Grace United Methodist Church Christoher L LaCroix S-0295 Elliston Baptist Church Robert Massey S-0077 Senatobia Rotary Club Christopher M Ladley S-0061 Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church Wesley G Patrick S-0349 Southaven Rist United Methodist Church David Philip Montgomery Jr S-0061 Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church Nicholas H Hughes S-0478 Batesville Lions Club Jeremy Ramsey S-0295 Elli&ton Baptist Church Marcus A Jamison S-0741 Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church John Aaron Whitaker S-0061 Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church Andrew L Raffety S-0074 Knights of Columbus # 7449 Gustav W Eitling S-4053 Ryan Michael Verk S-0074 Knights of Columbus #7449 Thomas B Evans Jr S-0383 Tipton-Rosemark Academy - Millington Michael A Daley S-0338 Hope Presbyterian Church James H King Ill Joseph C Daniel!K>n V-6058 Church of Jesi.Js Christ I LDS I Collierville Justin Kerr S-0410 Messiah Lutheran Church Wallace M Graham III S-0056 Collierville First Christian Church Jeptha F Ward IV S-0020 Idlewild Presbyterian Church Ryan Michael Moore S-0359 EmmanlM;!l United Methodist Church Ryan Scott Linebarger S-0006 Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Daniel Schmidt S-0343 Kingsway Christian Church Michael D Turner III S-0083 Raleigh Presbyterian Church Craig J Szymanski S-0368 Farmington Presbyterian Church Jason B Cowgill S-0097 Broadway Bapti&t Church Mark L Wolfe S-0334 Advent Presbyterian Church Richard Lee Camell Jr V-6213 Church of Jesus Christ I LDS I \\alnut Grove MarkG Kosko · S-4200 First Presbyterian Church- Greenwood · ~ar Wood Badge Set-Up, Currier East Road Closed Exploring Banquet 11 12-13 Wood B~ge Weekend #1 at Currier, East Road Executive Board Meeting 16 St. Patrick's D-ay 17 Exploring Committee and Service 25 Team Meeting 2~27 Wood Badge Weekend #2 at Currier, East Road 6 ~:! M~~-, 15 22 26 30 Hollandale Rotary Club Scout Serviee Center Closed Scout Shop Closed Wood Badge Weekend #3 at Currier, ENTIRE CAMP CWSED Exploring Committee and Service 22 Team Meeting 23-24 OA Conclave, Louisville, KY Executive Board Meeting 26 2 2-3 9-10 Camp Appreciation Day at Kia Kima Camp Appreciation Day at Tallaha Exploring Committee and Service Team Meetings Memorial Day, Scout Service Center and Scout Shop Closed Council Salute A large Chickasaw Council Salute goes to the two newest recipients of the ''Scouting in the News" award. They are: Scoutmaster Frank Brown of Troop 45 in the Nashoba district, and Scoutmaster Robert Winkler of Troop 2 5 5 in the Northeast district. The .. Scouting in the News" award is awarded when a Pack, Troop, Team, Post, or Den receives at least 10 items pubiished QY the 111edia. The award is an attractive 24-inch streamer for the unit flag. Applications are available through your District Executive or at the Scout Service Center. S-0383 Tipton-Rosemark Academy - Millington Collins W Rainey S-0221 Colonial Park United Methodist Church Ernest F Dye S-0180 Sardis First United Methodist Church Nicholas A Aleman S-0331 Church of the Incarnation Corey S Patrick S-0741 Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Jared Burrell S-4022 Rosedale Rotary Club Peter W Gillespie S-0281 Fir&t United Methodi&t Church - Millington Colby D Chrismond S-4200 First Presbyterian Church - Greenwood ••••••••• ••••••••• ••••••••• ••••••••• •••••••• •• ••• • • .._ Your gift to the Tribute Fund is your recognition of a special occasion • and /or person. It can be a job promotion, presentation of the Eagle • •• Award, the Silver Beaver, a birthday, a Bar Mitzavah, a death in the • family or a good friend. •• Donor: In M emorv of: •• Sandra Lehman Abel Gertrude Schwab •• Joan Hargett Thaddeus Shannon Trib ute fun d • Chris Crye Stanley Rath Ida Lee Bennett Al Distretti Thomas McGuire Lynda Wright John Wright Lynda Wright Green Blythe Mrs. Henry Peabody Thomas McGuire Weintraub, Stock Elliot and Sandra Abel Elliot and Sandra Abel John E. Sullivan Shepherd Tate So'1theast District Cub Scout Leaders Dolly Nabors Dr. and Mrs. John R. Austin Hendrix Oil Inc. Chickasaw Council, BSA Kenneth P. Davis In Honor of: Donor: Robert M. Friedman Abby Elizabeth Johnston Charles A. Guenther Kathryn and Ron Edmonds Robert G. Johnston Carolyn Carlile · ••••••••• ••••••••• ••••••••• ••••••••• •••••• �PR0 6R Activities, Advancement, Camping, Training and More ... Cub Scout Leader Basic Training 1998 Council Program Committee Vice President of Program Council Activities Chairman Council Advancement Chairman Council Camping Chairman Council Training Chairman Council Youth Protection Chairman OA Lodge Adviser Program Director Dr. John Austin - (90 l) 682-6245 Jason Hood- (901) 867-4743 Ron Edmonds - (901) 683-7868 Josh Bell - (901) 684-6239 Jim Laycook-(901) 362-3241 Mike Roe - (901) 755-0552 Martin Hoffert- (901) 755-0771 Trey Moore - (901) 327-4193 Philmont 2000 Council Contingent Leadership Needed The Chickasaw C'.ouncil Camping Coounittee is clll'rently seeking adult trek leadership for the council's Philmont contingent troop in 2000. Seven to nine adults will be selected The aunping committee will from among interested applicants. candidates in early spring. hold interviews with leadership tingent fees.) (All selected adults will pay conPhilmont contingent troop The departure date for the Memphis on August I 0, a..., ... -..... will be July 25, 2000, returning to be in good physical health 2000. All adult candidates should ~ Previous trek or backpackand be at least 21 years of age. @I adult leader selected will ing experience is preferred. Each his/her son or another have the opportunity to register minimum youth qualificamember of his troop who meets the January I or has completed tions of being 14 years of age by the eight grade. (Youth applications will be available this _summer.) Adults interested in contingent leadership should contact the Chickasaw Council Service Center for information and an application. 2 .Ways to Participate! Being a "trained leader" is essential. A trained leader is knowledgeable and confident in the role being performed. The knowledge and confidence of a trained leader are quickly sensed by Cub Scouts and is a positive influence on their lives. The program in your den or pack is unique to your situation; however, there are some fundamental basics to all good programs. The council training committee, with the help of district training teams, is offering two different ways in which you can receive needed training this spring. 1. Cub Leader Basic Training will be offered at the Dunavant Scout Service Center, 171 S. Hollywood in Memphis on the following Saturday mornings: March 13, 1999 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 10, 1999 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (No reservations are necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind!) 2. If your pack has a number of leaders who need training, but most cannot or will not attend one of the scheduled sessions, then help is just a phone call away! Each district in the Chickasaw Council has an EMT team (Energized, Motivated Trainers) ready to help put life back into an ailing program. EMT's will make a "house call" to your pack and deliver a quality basic training program to you right where you meet! Contact the training chairman for your district listed below and begin to put your program back on a road to recovery! Ozard Venture Base to host Explot:ers, Venturers and Varsity Scouts! Ozark Venture Base is THE most comprehensive high adventure program in the Mid-South. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is the "hub" ofall Ozark Venture Base activities. Kia Kima is nestled in the foothil1s of the beautiful Ozark Mountains near Hardy, AR, with nearly 900 acres of nature to enjoy. District Tr1inin1 ~b1irmag Phone# NW Miss. Washington Tallaha Malmaison Crittenden Southeast Northeast Southwest Central Eastern Nashoba Shelah Lorence Ray Roberts Trudy Brister Charlotte Johnston Jimmy Blackford Alvah Downs Linda Brandon Eddie Young Michael Brooks Beth Beall Lavelle Byrd (601 )342-1386 (601 )332-3479 (601)747-2712 (601)647-2887 (870)739-3591 (901)757-8547 (901)373-4684 (901)785-9477 (901 )624-0879 (901)755-7499 (901)357-1416 Harris Survey Finds Scouting Builds Values, Self-Worth Staying away from drugs, building self-confidence, helping at home, and OZMk Venture Base's "Venture Camp" having a strong sense ofself-worth and rock c1imbing) w .illl:ehe1:::iJuly 18-24, 1999. This • Makya Outback (mountain biking, and ethica1 values are all results tied comprehensive, co-ed camping advencanoeing, horseback riding & cav- directly to participating in the proture is open to youth and young adults, grams of the Boy Scouts of America, ing) ages 14-20, who are registered mem• Thunderbird Aquatics (water-skiing according to recent research findings bers of Explorer Posts, Venturing by Louis Harris & Associates. &sailing) Crews, and Varsity Teams. • Kia Kima Golf Academy The object of the new study, called A Year • O.K.K. Corral (horsemanship and in the Life of a Cub Scout ... Boy The 1999 "Venture Camp" program will trail riding) Scout ... Venturer, was to determine specific inc1ude the fo1lowing exciting adven• 07.ark Marksman (rifle, shotgun, ar- benefits form participating in the Boy Scouts tures: ofAmerica's programs. chery & black-powder) • 50 Mile Canoe Trek on the Eleven Point River Some key findings from the Harris study inFor a copy of the Venture Camp pro- clude: • Project COPE (Cha1lenging Outgram guide or for more infonnation, call door Personal Experience) 327-4193 or (800) 727-3BSA. <• 95 percent of parents believe their Cub (901) • 07.ark Climbing School (rappe11ing and ethical val•:• Scouts learned moral ues in the program. . 88 percent of Boy Scouts said that Scouting has taught them skills they would not have learned elsewhere. •:• 90 percent of Venturers said the program helped them prepare for their futures. For more information about this groundbreaking study, please contact your local council service center. WANTED APPLICATIONS FOB P.t\BTTIME HELP IN THE SCOUT SHOP ABE NOW BEING ACC:EPTED. TWO OB THRE:E D.AYS A Vw'EEI. MORNING .AND AFTERNOON SHIFTS·lWPJ.LABL:E. LOOKING FOB KNOWLEDGEABL:E SCOUT:EBS .AND BOY SCOUTS FROM 16 'YEABS OLD .AND UP. IF YOU ABE INT:EB:EST:ED. PLEAS:E CONTACT CLAUD BROWN FOR .AN INT:EBV'I:EW Kr 321-4-193. �Why Should My Troop Attend Summer Camp? The Boy Scout program is based on many outdoor skills, and, by learning and using these skills, Boy Scouts prepare for responsible adult lives. Troop meetings, hikes, and overnight camps give boys the opportunity for advancement, leadership experience, and the ability to live with others under the wise counsel of a Scoutmaster who sets an example for the boys he leads. Summer camp at Kia Kima Scout Reser\ration or , - - - - -· at Camp Tallaha is the climax of a troop's yearround program. In these ·:outdoor training centers", boys live Scouting's ideals, participate as members.of a patrol, make strides in their personal growth, and have opportunities for advancement and other meaningful programs. With a trained staff, summer camp helps the troop, the patrol, and the individual Boy Scout. The summer camp experience strengthens the troop by providing a goal toward which .the troop can strive to prepare throughout the year. Summer camp is an integral part of a troop's total program. Both Kia Kima and Tallaha offer many new and exciting programs for 1999. All troops should have received their summer camp planning guide in the mail. Campsites are filling fast! (See chart below.) You can reserve a spot for your unit with a $50.00 campsite deposit. For mo·re information or to check on reservations, call (901) 327-4193 or (800) 727-3BSA. "Uoder the Big Top" 1999 Cub Scout Summer Day Camp Campsite HICKORY© 24 4370 2 LOCUST© 24 4001 /335/4050 3 BLACK OAK© 24 4200 4041 4 "-DIRONDACK 24 4022 4002 5 ELM 18 4053 4420 6 CHERRY 18 409914004 4042 7 PINE TREE 24 8 MAGNOLIA 18 4928 180 9 . LAKE BEACH PANTHER CREEK 18 10 I Day Camp provides a Cub Scout an opportunity for the oontinuation of the ub cout program during the summer. The ac..1ivities are designed to meet the needs of each boy and each pack that attends. The program provides RJN, AOVENTIJRE, and NEW EXPERJENrns in the outdoors. A Cub Scout can work on achievements, electives and activity badges. All Day 'amps are under the supervision ofthe Chickasaw Counci I Cub Camping Committee. Each camp follows al I BSA health and safety standards and is under the di rection of trained and certified leadership. This year's summer Day Camp theme is "Under the Big Top. " Circus fun and carnival games will join other traditional favorites, like nature, sports and crafts. Each oouncil district will host its ow·n "Under the Big Top" Day Camp with its own unique flavor and activities. Registration will be onaPackorDen basis with the unit providing its own den leadership. (Remember that the I purpose of Day Camp is to help strengthen the PACK program dwing th~ summer months). Registration forms 1 will be mailed soon to all den and pack leaders. For more details, plea e see your district column in this or future issues of Smoke Signals. 18 OSAGE B011 WlllT E apac ity 6/13/99 Weck I 16 COPPERH EAD ,_ _ 16 S11 3 WlllTE llORSE 285 4 BROK EN BOW WI ll SP l ~ RIN(i 16 16 20 RAPIDS CEDAR ROCK 20 415 9 RUNNING DEER 40 JO CRAZY WOLF 18 ll TALKING TURTLE 12 YELLOW DOG 4 5 6 7 TOPI I toot Owl GAWI Rockv TOD 8 MACHQUE 9 GILKISSEN 10 ESP AN Flinstooc l.on2 Knin Black fack 503 I 8 'II 460 115 507 I 14 7 13 541 86 82 287 635/636/637 24 144 389 144 544 444 24 343 338 17 74 40 55 368 332 358 6127/99 7/04/9<) 7/1 l /1999 Weck 3 Weck 4 .ILT ATCHU Arrowhead 4)7 23 1 632/63 3/634 Capacity SANQUEN 7"l ,IO I (1 270 CHEROKEE Drv Bones lf\'J 269 24 WULIT __ <:; 34 1 50 MILE CANOE TREK Whin•~rwill ...Jd.I 66 oc 8 3 \d() 64 4928 Foot 170 234 12 13i~ 74 64 FOX FIRE MI ZIN Wcc.:k 56 7 2 711 1/99 Wcc.:k 'I 20 87 Ghost Drum 7/04/99 Wtck .1 45 oc 16 ANICUS 6127/99 ~49 TURKEY RUN il 6/20/99 Wc( k 2 549 6 13 DANCING BEAR '· 4100 2 5 4018 / 4003 1999 KIA KlMA RESERVATION 111 · Chickasaw Council to Host Day Camp School The Chickasaw Council has been selected to once again host a Regional Cub Scout Day Camp School in 1999. The course will be held on March l 2-I 41h at Pinecrest Conference and Retreat Center in LaGrange, TN. Directing the camp school is Eastern district volunteer, Charlotte Veazie. Assisting Charlotte from the Chickasaw Council will be Phil Gilmer, Cowicil Commissioner, Jim Laycook, Council Training Chairman, Renee Leith, Sammie Gilmer, Charla Sparlm, Kathryn Edmonds, and Scott Stevens. Day Camp School provides the training and certification necessary to conduct district Cub Day Camps. All day camp directors and program directors are required to attend camp school. Once trained, certification is good for 5 years. For more information on Day Camp School, oontact Charlotte Veazie at (901) 754-9898. 1999 CAMP TALLAHA RESERVATION Webelos Webelos Resident Resident #1 #2 7/4/99 6/20/99 7/7/98 6/27/99 Capacity Week 1 Week2 Week 3 Week4 777 OC 330 250 oc Weck I 6/20/99 Weck 2 14 455 21:1 20 14 359 295 204 14 25 . 229 417 207 . 30 255 240 I 61 340 429 34 34 83 6 364 410 83 458 14 40 48 16 4043 55 130 oc 75 14 16 / Gil 3199 12 16 JLT 7-18-<)8 Vrn 1111 c Wk �Your Pack Is Invited! 1999 IPlimo BREAK DAY CAMP Camp Beaver Days Announced for 1999 Chickasaw Counci l Boy Scouts of America DA TES: Monday - Thursday March 29 - April I, 1999 COST: $45 .00 Per Cub/ We bclos Scout FEE.'\' AND REGISTRA TION DUE MARCI/ 15th (Enrollment will be limited to 200 boys.) The Chickasaw Council camping committee invites all registered volunteers to join them for a day of service at camp this spring. Four "beaver days" will be held to help prepare camp for the summer camping season. Two will be held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation in Hardy, AR and two will be held at Camp Tallaha in Charleston, MS. The dates are as follows: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Each Day TIME: LOCATION: Memphis Pink Pa lace Museum 3050 Central Ave. • • • • ·rhe C hickasaw Council. RSA is teaming with the Memphis Pink Palace l\foseum to bring a truly unique J ay camp experie nce to Cub Scouts. T he goal o f this camp is to help yo ur pack excel by proviJ in!! a medium fo r character development, citizenship training. anJ personal fitness. The Sp ring Break Day Camp will .have a " Histo ry anJ Science" theme th at will p roviJ e a meaningful, eJ ucatio nal, anJ exciting Scouting program . T he camp will be "fun and aJventure with a p urpose" and the program will be built aro und preparat io n for earning ac hievements, electives, and activity ba<lges. Work projects at each ·c amp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until late afternoon. Lunch will be served to all participants at each beaver day. A special "beaver day" participant patch will be available. Adult volunteers are needed the most; however, mature, older Scouts will also be of help. (OA members are perfect!) Campsites are available at both camps for those who wish to arrive on Friday evening or stay through Sunda~. Just remember, if you are traveling with a group, please file the appropriate tour permit. The 1999 Spring Break D ay Camp will include the following exciting features: J!'. -,- ,. Sports and Games Native Americans of the Mid-South Archery · • •· Study Dinosaur Arts and Crafts Planetarium Show Nature Reptile Road Show Scavenger Hunt Mys tery Gues ts IMAX Show - . ·. · ~ 1 , ' ·. , ' ;;... . • . _ 1 I ... · f· ;· There is no cost except for your time ! If you can donate a day to camp, please complete the following form and return it so that lunch can be prepared. Please co mplete the application for your pack o r den and return with the appropriate fees by March 15th. Each pack/den must provide a one to five, ad ult to youth ratio (one adu lt for every five c ubs or fraction thereof). The adult leader or pa rent will servt· as the day camp Jen leader. T his duty may be NO INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE rotated among different parents each day. ACCEPTED since the purpo~e of Jay camp is to strengthen the PACK program. Yes, count me in for Beaver Day! l lpon receipt of registratio n, the pack / den leadn will be mat led health history fonns for each cub :ind a ltst of what to bring to cim p. For informa tion, call (901) 327-4193 Saturday, March 6 at Kia Kima Saturday, April 17 at Kia Kima Saturday, May 8 at Camp Tallaha Saturday, June 5 at Camp Tallaha Name Unit _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ District _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Day Camp Director - Charla Sparks Address 1ty, a <..,Zip - - - - - - -- --- -- - - - - - - - Home # ________ Work #_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ PACK REGISTRATION FORM 1999 Spring Break Day Camp March 29 -April 1, 1999 <...5- ~ :---~ 2:-0ciXXXXXXXXITXJCQOiJOOOOOOOOOOClO~~; Pack#: _:__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ District: \Ve will attenJ Spring Break Day Camp ;it the Pink Palace l\lu sc um . = Tiger Cubs at 45.00 # Wolve:;/Bears al $45.00 = $ __ ti Webdos at $45 00 = $ __ # TOT,\LS $ _ _ _ (frc: rndoscd) (J\lakc checks pavablc to Chickasaw Counctl, BS,\. refundable .) Fees arc transfrrabk', brrt non I rot.1! number (If leaden; parents .to attend t•ach d.l) ~- (h:ich den mu-:t h:l\l < m dult for t•ven• ltv<' boys or fractton thereof. Additiot[.lfad 1lt · ma) . ttt•t1d ·lrnt qlf l t d1 r~cd $41) l on silt' each daj to co er mtti;cum t•xpcn. l'!>.) Pack Day Camp Coor<lina or: Address:-~~~ · City, State, Zip: Telephone No.: H om - - - - - - - - - - - Work - - - ' - - - - - - - - - ® 1. Return to: Beaver Days Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 Total in my work party: $ __ # Retu rn bv l\latch 15'" (Enrollment is limited to the first 200 C ubs) = I plan to attend Beaver Day on the following date(s): _ _ May 8 at Camp Tallaha March 6 at Kia Kima June 5 at Camp Tallaha April 17 at Kia Kima To: Spring Break Day Camp c/o Chickasaw Council, BSA 17 1 S. l lullywood 1\.lcmp his, TN '.>8112 My skills include the following: = building/construction _ _ plumbing roofing heavy equipment _ _ carpet/tile electrical painting - - tree cutting/trimm.ing masonry landscaping carpentry ___ cleaning ote: PI a e bring t e ppropriate tool wi h yo • ·s ar fact, bring extra to sh re if yo c ! Ch · extreme y helpful! n �Boy Scout Troops Should Consider Organizing a Venturing Crew ,,-'\., '·,"-,, // / / ·. / \ // /../ :_.:~ ~' ·-< "' / ,/ '~' ,, '' """, // '-, '"""'- ) / ·v' Venturing is Scouting's new development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that help youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens. Venturing crews can specialize in a variety of avocation or interests. Venturing programs are developed around six experience areas of emphasis. These experience areas include: Citizenship, Leadership, Fitness, Social, Outdoor and Service. For Boy Scout Troops, there are numerous benefits to organizing an affiliated Venture Crew 1. Venturing adds exciting new advancement and leadership opportunities for older boys. 2. Venturing's program is flexible, so tioys can participate in tiotli programs. 3. Venturing's program provides new challenges for older Scouts and provides leadership opportunities for all older Scouts while giving younger Scouts something to anticipate beyond the troop. 4. Venturing provides new advancement opportunities for boys interested in progressing beyond eagle or new challenges with awards for boys out of the "advancement oop." S. Through Venturing's Ranger program, older Scouts give leadership to the troop. 6. The program is based upon the needs and interests and program resources of the youth and adults. How does a Troop and a Crew Work Together? l . Scouts ages 14 to 18 and adult leaders can be members of both units (with primary registration in · one and multiple registration in the other.) 2. The Crew meets separately from the troop (twice each month is suggested) an<J has occasional activities apart from the Troop. 3. Older Scouts in the Troop (especially troop leaders) are expected to participate in both. 4. An Assistant Scoutmaster or new adult is recruited to serve as Crew Advisor. 5. Existing merit badge counselors can be utilized as consultants for the Ranger Award. 6. The Troop Advancement Chair can help conduct Crew reviews for the Gold and Silver Awards. 7. Ventures, whether Troop leaders or not, give regular presentations to the Troop as part of the Ranger award. 8. Ventures, l • Class and above, can continue to work in Eagle requirements. 9. If chartered by a church, the Crew can be blended with the senior high church youth group. Key Elements to Program Planning and Development Venturing is a sharing experience as responsible adults provide an environment where by the developmental needs of youth are met. Crew program design, planning and implementation are critical. Youth participation is just as important. These six experience areas should be present in all crew programs: 1. Social interaction - formal and/or informal activities. 2. Leadership development - youth kained to run the crews and plan its activities. 3. Personal fitness and development experiential learning (hands-on skills development). 4. Service to others - formal or infonnal activities, individual or group-driven. 5. Citizenship - officer elections and crew activities. 6. Outdoor activities and program. members about the potential of their experiences and activities in Venturing Emphasis should be placed on youth running the crew. Keep up-to-date on local and national activities and events. Plan exciting activities such as visiting one of the national high-adventure bases; for example, Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, or the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base. The six experience areas listed above need not be equally balanced in the crew program. Based on the crew's special interest or general interest, one Young adults in Venturing should be or more might dominate. Keep in given the opportunity to participate in mind these experience areas might be the program planning and implementa- formal or informal activities or events tion process. However, the advisor in the crew program C}".cl_e. Venturing has the responsibility to generate--'----sho-ould be fun and meet the needs and enthusiasm on the part of crew desires of crew members. Venturing's Recognition and Advancement Program One ofthe terrific highlights of ----------------\ activities (such as pack or this new program is the _" _ . , ~ - . troop outings). development of awards, ~ · ·' ~ · ,.. . I which encourage young ~:; .~ ~?.~ 0 , r. U~ Ul" UU\\ \ Rangers must complete people to gain experiI ~:,_, .\\" U\it" \l 1 1\ eight challenging core ence in new areas, learn \ ~ "'' : ,\ t ·. requirements as well as four skills and share these \ ~tQ/ ;\~ ' \ or eighteen electives. ~ skills with others. ~ , · ... :t:_) The Ranger Guidebook, The Bronz.eAward is the \ • ,.:./ :1 1·~ which reviews the entiy-level award for a \ ~.. .. . ·~ ...,;:--'~ ~J requirements in depth, is Venturer which can be . fii'I ~~ available at the Scout earned in any (or all) ofthe -~ •:··. - . ~· Shop. five areas (sports, youth ,... ..,,.. ·· ~· '" ... ••"·' ministries, Arts/Hobbies, ~_:-~~~_:_----Th~ Silver Award is the pinnacle outdoor, Sea Scouting). recognition for a Venturer. This award requires completion of both the Bronz.e After earning the Bronze Award, Venturers and Gold awards as well as proficiency in can earn the Gold Award, which recogemergency preparedness and participation niz.es outstanding achievement related to in "Ethics in Action" and the new VenturVenturing's six experience areas. Tenure, ing Leadership Skills Course. leadership, event participation, activity organimtion, and personal growth projects Detailed requirements forthese awards are just a few of the award requirements. (except for the Ranger Award) can be found in tqe new Venturing Crew Advisor The Ranger Award encourages Venturers handbook available at the Scout Shop. to achieve a high level of outdoor skill proficiency. Once earned, the award will For more information about how you can identify a Ranger as an elite outdoorsman get involved or learn more about Venturwho is highly skilled, trained in outdoor ing, please call your District Exe.cutive. safety, and ready to lead or assist others in w , 1\ V 0 I\ i \. Jl ·. J\ �1999 SR-VIN Conclav e Last year, we showed Section SR-VIN who's boss by rolling in as the new kids and stomping the competition. This year, WE NEED YOU to do the impossible and win even more this next year. Besides conquering the Section, we will have a blast riding on buses up to Camp Crooked Creek near Louisville, KY. Once we descend upon the camp, we will learn plenty in training sessions and compete in athletic and Scouting skills competitions. WE LCO ME TO BOY Scours Congratulatio ns Webelos graduate. Welcome to the ranks of Boy Scouting! Visit the Scout shop for a complete selection of the uniforms and accessories you'll need to get the most of Scouting! WHEN: April 23-25, 1999 WHERE: ·camp Crooked Creek near Louisville, KY COST: $25.00 by March 26, $30.00 afterwards 9t .. ~.,., If you would like to help provide a leadership role, please contact Andrew Hinson at (901) 756-4840. · *Transportation cost is extra and will be released at a later date. Cood Turn To ken lloy Scuul lluukmark r-------------------1999 SR-VIN Conclave Registration Form Name Address _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ City _ _ _ _ _ __ State _ ____ Zip _ _ __ Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ Troop _ _ _ _ District Circle One: Circle One: Youth Ordeal Adult Brotherhood · Vigil ChecikOne: _ _ $25 by March 26 __ $30 by April 23 Hoy Snml ll~mlhuo k Uoy Srnu1 l'u.-k.-tknif;, Hoy Seoul Wa llet 171 South Hollywood • Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 323-7281 •Fax. (901) 327-2010 Toll Free 1-800-727-3272 Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Boy Scout Pewter Frame MIDS OUTH SCOU T SHOP Mail to: Memphis, TN 38112 . HOURS: Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. JEA GJL JE SC 01- Ln[ '§ , Honor _i: Admission $2.00 ·under 6 Free Sa tu n.Ln lJ a.111 · 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a .111 . • 5 p 111 . Scouts in uniform · Free ~ 1 E ~1P I !IS MID- SOUTH FAIRGRO Ut>." DS PIPKIN BL;ILDJ NG , : \ ' ~he Pride of Scouting ~ ' Ltj\h· Sn ntl Pl·wtl" r Bookmark Eai;le Seoul l'<" ll & l'" ncil Se1 1'..agl" Scout llolo Ti" •nu.•r" is No 1;11J lo the Eai;I" Srnu1 Trail" Money Clip Eagle Seoul Photo l'ram4! wilh Mat Eagle Medallion Mug M10S OUTH SCOU T SHOP Chickasaw Council, 171 South Hollywood • ~emphis, TN 38112 (901) 323-7281 • Fax (901) 327-20~ 0 Toll Free 1-800-727-3272 HOURS: Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. � 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 c111c1a1e .. cew• • BevSc• ... el .... llca • ••••11111. Tll Scouts Honored at $10,000 in Popcorn Sales Religious Awards Reception Pack 78 sponsored by Presbyterian Church in Batesville Mississippi , led the council in popcorn sales with over $10,000. To reach the $ 10,000 mark in sales is a great undertaking, but to do it two years in a I ~ l ·-i-:.· I . I On February 7, 1999, the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America held it's annual Religious Awards Recognition Reception for all Scouts who hav e ea rned a Re li gi ous Award between September 1, 1997 and December 3 I, 1998. The ceremony is designed to recognize those Scouts for this accomplishment on a Council level after they have received their award in their own church or synagogue. This year, there were approximately 350 Scouts who earned this very special award, which is one of the highest numbers ever in the council. Presiding as Master of Ceremonies was Shelby County Mayor Jim Rout who opened the program by telling the Scouts and their parents and family what a special and important award they had received and Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 row is simply awesome! When asked how they did it, leader Johnny Weed said, "we set ~oals with each boy and kept those goal s in fronl of lhc m al each rncclin Jt," Johnny also said .. ii dot.~s n ' t 1111 11 to hav e som e type of . ann1n extra incentive to go along with the council prizes." Congratulations to Pack 78 for a great job on the Trails· End Popcorn Sale. You c un s end a lol of boys lo day camp on $10 ,000. how proud he was to be a part of this recognition ceremony. "Not enough young men make fo><i a part of their livl.'S anymore. an<l it is rcfr~hing to see how you have done j ust that, ' stated Mayor Rout. Rev. Millen Darnell opened the ceremony with an invocation , followed by the introduction of the Mayor by Religious Awards Committee Chairman Jack Grady. Four Scouts spoke briefly about what earning their award meant to them. They were Adam Berkowitz, Randy Harris, Patrick Quinn, and Aaron Rosebud. Friends of Scouting Campaign After a few brief comments by Scout Executive Gene Stone, the Scouts attending were given a certificate of recognition, which was presented to them by Mayor Rout. l11 H1lul1 11 1llu H1nll11l1l 1111 llulall1 1l1 l1 l11 II Ill 11·2~**"tt5-D I ... .. IGIT38133 VINCE SUTHERLAND 2696 MENDOTA CV MEMPHJS TN 38133-512S On February 18th , NFL Great and Tennessee Legend, Peyton Manning spoke to over 500 Scout supporters at the Chickasaw Councils Annual Friends of Scouting Banquet. Peyton helped the council raise over 50% of its $1,235,000 goal at this years Kick Off. According to Don Burke, Council Finance Director, this years Kick Off raised more dollars for Scouting in one night than any other Kick Off. Non-profit U.S. Postage Paid Memphis, Tennessee Permit No. 435 One on One with Gene Stone, Scout Executive · Spring Into Scouting Here it is - the Spring of the year .... complete with a welcome rise in temperature, flowers and trees blooming throughout the Mid-South, the feeling of freshness and renewal in all that we do, and an important time for Scouting. These next couple of months are the time when our Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops must work in close harmony to insure that every graduating Webelos Scout is given the opportunity to become an active member of a Scout troop. This important transaction, if it occurs now, will result in these boys having an opportunity to attend summer camp this summer! This is critical, because studies have shown that the two key secrets of Boy Scout troop growth is reflected on Scouts and reflection is effected primarily by two measures. 1. That a new Scout attend a long-term summer camp experience in his first summer as a Boy Scout. 2. That he achieves the rank of First Class within 12 months of joining his troop. The role ofa Webelos Leader is not completed until each graduating Webelos has joined and actively participated in a Scout troop. Webelos Leaders cannot. make this happen alone, it takes the interest and cooperation of the Scout troop leadership, the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster assigned to new Scouts. If you need help in creating a "partnership" between a Webelos Den and a Scout Troop, call your District Executive or Commissioner for assistance. The other aspect of "Springing into Scouting" should be troops holding rallies or open-house to invite new boys about to graduate from the fifth grade who never joined a Cub pack or dropped out along the way who would love to be invited into the fun and adventure of Scouting. For Scouts, Spring is a great time of year Activities Congratulations to all the Scouts who qualified to race in the Council Pinewood Derby race. The District race will be held Thursday, MarcA 4. Thanks to all parents and leaders who helped out with the unit races. This is a special time in our Cub Scout's year, so thanks for taking time to help. District Committee Again, a special thanks goes out to Jan Thomas for agreeing to serve as our District Chairman i~ 1999. Jan brings many years of Scouting experiencing, new ideas, and enthusiasm. We have many of our committee positions filled and are working hard to bring to you top volunteer community leaders to serve. There's no doubt the Crittenden district is preparing for the best Scouting year ever in 1999. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or would like to help in some capacity, please contact A. Jan Thomas (Work) 735-7700 or Mark Rose (Work) 327-4193 ext. 278. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Roundtables : 1999 Friends of Scouting .District Goals : Our first Roundtable was a success. We : Northwest Mississippi - $60,000 Central _ $53 ,500 ! had a good a turn out and everyone left with • Tallaha- $55,000 Eastern_ $120,000 • some helpful infonnation. These meetings • u.r. h' $ •. are not only good for the p11ogram, but is • nas mgton- 75,000 Northeast-$68,000 • • also good fellowship with other SOOut Lead- • Malmaison - $45,000 Nashoba - $24,500 • ers. : Crittenden - $48,000 Southeast - $85,500 ! • Southwest - $3 5 ,000 Exploring- $4 7 ,500 ! • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Great Year for Learning for Life The Learning for Life division of the Chickasaw Council would like to welcome four schools to its program. Bethel Grove, Cherokee, Magnolia, and Sharpe Elementary Schools implemented the program in January 1999. Teachers at these schools have been trained and their programs are off to a great start. Learning for Life has had a outstanding year in the Memphis City and Shelby County schools by adding more entire schools (~ot just specific classrooms) than ever before. This program has become more known and recognized throughout the year. If you would like more information about Learning for Life and how your school can become a part it's program, please call Tammy Robertson at 327- 4193. We would like to invite every registered All registered Scout Leades are invited to attend our next meeting to receive information regarding camperships, district activities and other opportunities conreming swnmer jobs, and educational training, and camping. We meet every second Tuesday of the month at St. Stephen's Baptist Church, 508 N. Third Street, 7:00 PM. Summer Camp/Day Camp Boy Scout Summer Camp and Cub Scout Day Camp is fast approaching and every youth needs to have the opportunity to attend camp. The Central district is asking all unit leaders to make sure their boys are aware of the Summer Camp opportunities, and to get as many youth signed up. The Central District Day Camp will be June 14-18, at St Augustine Catholic Church, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM. We will need volunteers to help us deliver a quality camp our youth. Webelos/Cubf est This years Spring event will be April 30- May 1 at Arkabutla Lake in Mississippi. This event gives boys the · opportunity to display their Scouting knowledge in a competitive setting. We want maximum participation from every unit in the Central District. The oost will be $7 .00 per person ($9.00 after April 26). Thanks I can't say enough thanks, to all volunteers who make the Scouting program go around each year. You are the heroes in the world, taking time to teach our youth to become tomorrows leaders make you special. Thanks. Central District Camporee The 1999 Boy Scout Spring Camporee will beheldatCampCurrier,May 14"-16"'. The Camping committees, along with many others are planning a great program for our Boy Scouts this year. The cost will be $7.00 per person ($9.00 after May l()lh). District Committee/ Commissioner Meeting The Central Committee/Commissioner meetings are held every first Thursday of each month at the Justice Center, 201 Poplar 1 :ztt floor, 6:30 PM. At our next meeting we need for these Chairmen to be in attendance: Michael Brooks, Jake Allen, Yvonne Wordlow, John Guinn, Artb1ir Woody, Rita Matthew, Dalftll Johnson, AadftW Butler, Bnce Allen, Reginald Bonner, George Jackson, Charles Hicks, Tncy Pittman and Gregory Bryan, so all can be trained on district operations. If you have any further questions, please give James Moore a call at(901) 327-4193. Executive Notes I would like to thank all Scout leaders for attending our first annual Central District Banquet. I appreciate your commitment to the Scouting program and ensure that we are successful in delivering a quality p~ gram to the youth. If any volunteers have any ideas or suggestions they would like to see happen in the Central District, please feel free to contact James Moore at (901) 327-4193. Congratulations Congratulations go out to our four District Award of Merit winners that were announced at our recent District Banqt. a:; Pam Opie, Jim Moseley, Don Hinshelwood and Jana Winthrop! Next time you see these folks make sure to tell them how much we appreciate their service to our Scouts and our District! Thank You Charla! Special thanks go out to Charla Sparks for her untiring efforts in putting together a great District Banquet for all of us to attend. Many long hours assembling the information, awards, making arrangements and much more were put in by Charla so that our Eastern District and Unit Leaders could be recognized for the outstanding work they do time and time again. Several people were instrumental in the effort and should also be given a big thank you ... Charla's husband Bart Sparks for hang ing in there and producing the program , Renee Leith our emcee who helped out with decorations and served as the District Award of Merit ommittee Chairman, and Sherry Fitters who did a srcat jt b contacting un its and bcmg there \ h ·n c;he w~1s need ·di Eastern Di strict Commissioner Pat Emm ett , Director Fie ld Serv ice Jefflsaac and Eastern Di strict Chairm an An dy Wilson, all wearing their Mardi Gras beads at the district ban quet. Pinewood Derb A uccess Thanks to Gary Zambito of Pack 50 and John DeLockery the Eastern District Pinewood Derby was a resounding success again this year. The boys had a chance to race o a 'high tech" aluminum track with c mputer scoring and much more. All bo 1s who entered into the race had a wonderful time and I'm sure will want to try their luck again next yea . Thanks again guys for making the ra e fun for all of us kids! In & o Ba q ts It' s Blue and G old Banquet time again and that means all of our Cubs will be c~le b rating the anniversary of Cub Scouting ! M any of our East ern District Cub packs had their Blue & Gold in February and many are still to come! The Boy Scouts were organized in 1910, and the Cub Scouts came along 20 years later in 1930. The banquet gets its name from the colors of the Cub Scout uniform. These banquets are held all over the country during this time of year. If you need help planning your Blue and Gold handbook please refer to your Cub Leader Handbook or call the Scout Office for some ideas. Eastern District's Award ofMerit recipients; Jana Winthrop, Don Hinshelwood, Pam Opie, and Jim Moseley. Hey! Y'all come! E ver want to learn about Cub Scout stuff like " See-and-do-it", Akela Council, b ackyard fun or the "Land of Make Be lieve ?" How about Boy Scout stuff like p lanning Courts of Honors, The Order of tlw rrow, Patrol I ~aders Coun- Scout or Roy Scout Ro11ndtahlc' The ( uh Ro1111dl.1hlt: ,.., h I Unit d M tho Ii. l C Ii arch al 7: 00 J> I d by Charla park, and her ' parky " staff. The Boy cout Roundtable is held at Kingsway Chr isti an Church at 7:00 P M lead by Mim Garthright and Company. D on' t miss out of these great program help ing gatherings. Bet you c an learn something a n d ha v e some fu n , com e o n out and j oin us! Campore and Webelos Woods These exciting events are just around the comer and the staff for each is working like busy bees to mak sure you and your boys have a wonderful ime! This year our District Camporee "Prospecting for Leaders" will be chaired by C uck Schad ck, not to be confused with "Meshach and Abednego", and the program include events i e How High/ How Far, lapjac «lip ing, Burn A String, Knowledge Bowl and Team B ildmg just to mention a few! Camp Currier is the location and the dates are April 16-1 8 (not on Mother D~y). Webelo Woods is being chaired by R 'ck Clar e of Pack 457 at St. Francis and promises to be loads of fun for a I of our fourth and fi fth graders. Come out to Camp C urrier on April 30-May 2 and have a blast! You can reach Chuck by calling (901) 767-8768 or Rick by calling (901) 756-1310 if you need more information. · Friends of Scouting District Campaign Our District Campaign is off and running due to the overwhelming response to our Blue and Gold Banquet Family Presentations, our Troop letter/telephone campaigns done by Scoutmasters and their committees, and the FOS Kick-Off Dinner. Thanks to all of our Loyal Cub Scout and Boy Scout families for putting the right foot forward and stepping up to take the lead in supporting this great program that all of our boys benefit so much from (I think us adults have some fun too). If your pack or troop has not yet scheduled your presentation or put together your campaign, please call Kelly Kennedy our Family FOS Chairman, at (901) 763-1738 so he can assist you. T he Exploring D istrict wants to welcome Robert Vornbrock (pictured right) as the 1999 Exp1oring District Chairman. Robert was recently p rom ot d to Pres idl ·n t of l'I o m pson & C mpan . I I c has l Ski Trip The an n ual ski trip to Gatlinburg was moved to St. Louis, Missouri due to un sea nably warm weather, and w as a great succe s! At4:00 PM, Friday, Januaiy29h, 16 Explorer loaded onto vans headed for the Hidden Valley Ski R - sort in Missouri. T he Memphis Police Department provided one of the vans and a driver. Thanks to everyone who made this event a success. :viation Explorers Visited December 1, 1998, the Memphis Hospital W in g Helicopter Crew d ropped in at O live Branch to visit Post 9 24, D ou glas Aviation. T he purpose of the v isit Special Note Let's all join together in supporting one of the Eastern District's best leaders, Martin Hoffert, by coming out to the Council Banquet March 2nd at the Marriott Hotel. Congratulations Martin on achieving the highest award in the . council! Eastern District is proud to call you one of our own! Sherry Fittes, Charla Sparks and Renee Leith are all smiles after a fun-filled night of awards and good food at the Eastern District Banquet. was to talk about their care r and duties in their excit ing and fast paced profession of aviation. David Childress, the captain of t he helicopter and his crew w h ich cons ist of two nurses , let the Explore rs tour the a ircraft and explained th e p ro cedures for re cuing victims fr o m accidents and other emergencies. The Explorers enjoyed th visit and learned a lot about this exciting career. Thank s t o _people like David Childress, and his crew, the Av iation program can be a great success! is tr· ct Ba uet Our 1999 District Banquet will take place on Thursday, March 11, I 999 at 6:30 PM. T is dinner is for all advisors, Explorers, and committee members. Plans are still being made, and the ost w'll be $5 00 p r per on. For ore information , please call Trinna Herron at (901) 327-4193. The Chickasaw Council would like to welcome the new Northeast District Executive, Mark Rowe (pictured right). Mark comes to us with a strong Scouting background.. He is an Eagle Scout, a Vigil Honor Member of the OA, and has received the Arrow of Light. Mark was selected as the outstanding Eagle Scout in his district and the Arrowman of the Year in his chapter. He is a native of Asheboro, North Carolina, and is a recent American Humanics Graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Mark is married to the former Miss Jennifer Willis of Collierville. Roundtables Boy Scout Roundtable will move their meeting to St. Stephens United Methodist Church beginning April 15, 1999. St. Stephens is located at the On January 29, the Great Southwest D istrict held its i trict nquct fo r the 1998 season. The guest speaker was council m ember, Jerome Rubin. Held at Fred Gangs, the turn out was fantas tic, sai d the new District Executive Daryl Bates. "I was very surpr is ed at how many vol untee rs show ed up to make sur e our banquet was a huge success. The re were about 50 peop le at the banquet including, Gene Stone who also s poke b riefly. T he Qua lity un its were Troops 130, 345 , 401 , 444, 445,506, 565 . On the Cub side it was packs 130, 34 5 , 401 , 442, 444 , 506. Mr. Smile rece iv ed th e District Award of Merit and to her surpris e; Cary Clark received the Distinguis he d Le ad er awar d. The Southwest D istrict h ad seven Eagle Scouts; fiv e from Troop 565 , one from 3 4 5 and one from 50 6. Linda Willia m s a ls o received her Woo d b adge . Congratulati ons guys! Our Pinewood Derby will be held at Middle Baptist Church in the gymnasium mM a:ir:h8h. Check in time is 9:00 a.m . So for all of you cubs that are ready to race, make sure you are there because we're going to have a blast! Mr. Daryl Bates is the Chairman for the Southwest Pinewood Derby, so please call if you have any questions. Don't think we forgot about you Boy Scouts that know how corner of Macon Rd. and Graham. P.lan to attend and see our new format. If there are any questions, please call Jerry Morris at (901) 385-0643. Bartlett Christmas Parade Congratulations to Pack 265 of St. Ann Catholic Church of Bartlett, TN. They won 2nd place in the civic category in the Bartlett Christmas Parade with the float "Christmas Camping". to handle your wheels. Our Soapbox e r y wi11 b a week aft e r th e Pin w o o<i Derby. Both eve nt s will be he ld a t Middle Baptist and both will start promptly at 9:00 AM . Entry fee for the Pinewood D erby is $1 . Entry fees fo r the Soapbox Derby is $3 .00 . If yo u have any questions on the Soapbox Derby, pJ.::aE cr:nta:tWa rdell Turner. Fin aJiy l' d like to congratulate a couple o f people w ho r ecent ly assumed new responsibi liti es . M r. Peabody and Mr. Sm il e are our 19 99 Boy Scou t R oundtab le Commissioner s . M r. Shelton an s. Barlow fo r being our 1999 Cub Scout Roundtab le Commissi on er w ith the assistance of Linda W illiams (1998 Cub R o ndtable Commissioner). Also Cherry Malone is our newl y electe d Youth Protection person . A special t hanks go out to our D istri ct B anquet comm itte e fo r making sure the banque t was a huge success. Mr. Lawrence and Gerri Bussell, Carrie Clark and Cherry Malone. Great job guys! Our next Commissioner's meeting and Ra.n:itaJ.E wfilre hili. m re '11h of March starting at 6:00 PM, at Middle Baptist Church in Whitehaven. Under the Big Top 1\vilight Camp This year, the Southeast District is offering a Twilight Camp instead of the traditional Day Camp. The format provid~s a program for Cub Scouts and their parent or adult partner to work together as a team. There will be a flat fee for each Cub Scout, and parents attend free. In addition, Cub Scout-aged siblings may register as a camper, but only with a parent partner. Campers may share adult partners. The Twilight Camp will take place June 14- 18 at Central Church, with exact program times and fees to be announced later. The theme for Twilight Camp '99 is "Under the Big Top," and many or our activities will center on the circus theme. The staff or this year 's Twilight Camp is set with Ruben Lopez as Camp Director and Janet Southall as Program Director. Doug Southall will be serving as Regi stration and Publicity Chair. Ann Ashbrand and Mike Kossmann are se rving on th e Progr am Co mmitt ee and taking of physical arran ge ment s. Position still open include Refreshment/Picnic and Recognition 's Chairs. Spring Camporee This year, the Southeast District Spring Camporee will take place April 23-25. The · c · ion i I · w1 u 11 · · h · . T 1 · format for the Camporee will be a Patrol Challenge Trail. Patrols will be sent out on the trail at intervals, carrying personal gear they will need. Along the way, there will be Chall enge St ations that requ ire the patrol to acco mpli sh some task. The patrol may have to properly han dl e a medical emergency situation, or they may have a de vis e some way to cross a ravine using pioneer ing know -how. Specific information about the Camporee will be ma ile d soon, and will al so be avail able at the March Boy Scout Roun dt abl e. If you have questions or ifYou are inte rested in serving on the staff, pleas~ call Walker Asbbrand at 237-23 70. Di strict Banque t No t es The Southeas t Di strict Banquet was held on Friday, January 22 at Central Church~ Fo r those of you who missed it, t he catered barbecue dinn er from Leonard 's was great. Council Executive Gene Ston e was the fe atur ed speaker. Di strict Co mmissioner Gene Schingle and District Advancement Chair Sonny Eilert were the emcees, so the program wasn 't too serious for too long (be sure to ask Gene what the door prizes were). It was all a Scout could as for; good food, good fellowship , and good fun. Five of the 1998 Class ofEagle Scouts attended the banquet and assisted in the drawing and awarding·of the door prizes. Commissioner Arrowhead awards went to Dick Mcintyre, Phil Brown, Randy Wallerich, Cheryl Wallerich, Charlie Blum, and Doug Southall received the District Award ofMerit for 1998. Special thanks to Betty Peppenhorst for the time she put in organizing this year's event . Training for the Future The district and council training committees are looking forward to a busy spring and swnmer with a variety of training opportunities. Cub Scout Leader Basic Training will be held at the Council Service Center ( 171 S. Hollywood) on the second Saturday of February, March, and April. The training will run from 8:30 to 12:30 PM. No registration is required, and there is no fee. Sco utmast ership Fundamentals is schedul ed to begin on Saturday, April 24. The e vening sess ion will be on Thursday, April 20 and th e weekend outdoor session will be on May 14 , 15and 16. Wood Badge begins with orientation on · February 7. The course is currently full , but cancellations do occur. Contact the Scout Office tor tfie current status. A Junior Leader Training Conference is 1;rh l· h1ft•<1 fhr fh(• w c- t·k o f h1I 11 - h11 17 Hal Foster is the co ut maste r for th is program to be held at the Kia Kima Scout Reservation in Hardy Arkansas . Flyers and registration forms are available at the Scout Office. Each troop may only send one Scout and registrations are due by March 1. Roundtable Report Want to keep up with what is happening in the dist rict? Need ideas to plan ahe ad fo r your next month's activities? Need advice from some veteran Scouters? Mark your cale ndars for the first Thursday of eve ry month and be sure to have your unit well represented at the Southeast Di strict Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundiables. Uni t leaders need to en courage t heir den leaders and committee members to attend. The more leader we have at Roundtable, th e better Roundtable will be . The fe sti vities start at 7:0 0 PM and you can find us at Hi ckory Ridge Baptist Church, 422 1 Crum p Road (at Raines) . New Public Relations Chairman Name.d Doug Southall has agreed to serve as the Southeast District Public Relations Chairman. In addition to contributing articles for Smoke Signals, he is also working on a monthly newsletter/flyer. Spring Camp-0-Ree The 1999 Spring Camporee for · Malmaison District will be held the weekend of April 16-18, 1999. The plans and location are being worked on at this time and will announced by March 11. Ricky Cash of Grenada Troop 18 is the chairman of this event. He and Joel Martin will be recruiting a team of good people to make this a memorable outing for Scouts and leaders. Cub Scout Transition Programs It is now time to be thinking about graduating Tiger Cubs into Wolf dep.s and seeing to it that Webelos bridge over into a Scout Troop. When our younger Scouts have the opportunity to move up into a more advanced New District Executive The Northwest Mississippi District will have a new executive as of March I . David Morris comes to the Chickasaw Council from Jonesboro, Arkansas where he has been an executive for I 5 years with that Council. David began his career with the Delta Area Council in Clarksdale. David and his wife will live in DeSoto County. The March Roundtables will be his first chance to meet the volunteers of this district. Let's make David feel welcome!! program, they have a better chance of staying in Scouting longer. Advancement is the "magical seed" to a boy's growth in Scouting. If unit leaders need any help or advice on a transition program for this Spring, please contact Joel Martin at ( 601) 227-9209. Summer Camp Parents Night Summer Camp is right around the corner and all Scouts should have the opportunity to attend camp with their troop. Every troop should have a meeting where parents are invited to preview the summer camp plans for upcoming summer. This is a great way to get most boys in a troop registered for summer camp. Good camp attendance keeps a troop healthy and a Scout happy. Summer Camp Sign-Up A~ Qffebruary 1~, the following troops have signed-up for a Chickasaw Council Camp site: S-349 S-234 S-370 S-16 S-741 S-180 If you have not, you need to contact Trey Moore at 327-4193 to reserve a spot. Kia Kima and Tallaha are filling ·up fast. Scouts who attend a summer camp experience are more likely to advance and remain in the program!! Eagle Scouts Demonstrate Leadership to BYU Football Team Scouting has always been an organization that developed leadership skills in youth. The list of distinguished Eagle Scouts in Government, Business, the Space Program and Sports is long. Of the more than four million Scouts nation-wide, only about two percent of them will ever achieve this highest rank. It still takes twenty-one merit badges, multiple years, dedication and focus to earn this enviable achievement. It is highly unusual to have 32 Eagle Scouts on any one football team, yet the 1998 BYU team did This may be the first time ever that any collegiate team has had just such a number. These Eagles were recognized by the Chickasaw Council, BSA at a practice session before their appearance in the Liberty Bowl for their leadership and were presented .a new edition of the Boy Scout Handbook as well as the official Council patch. Thanb Mike! Mike Turner, 1998 Distria Chainnan, aaxxnplished many challenging goals in the year 1998. The district oommittee, under Mike's leadership, generated an increase in Top leaders trained, increase in long-term summer and day camp, as well as, an increase in F.O.S. pledges and collections. These are j\ISt a few of the goals Mike and the district oommittee sua:essfully accomplished. Mike will continue serving the district in 1999 as the program chairman. Thanks a lot Mike, for your leadership and dedication to all the volunteers and youth of our District. Welcome Ken and Don! Mike Turner set the tone in 1998, now it is time for our new District Chairman to carry the district to the next level. I would like to welcome Dr. Keaaeth S. Uselton to OW' district as the 1999 NashobaDistrict Chairman. As you may know, Dr. Uselton is the Senior Minister of the First United Methodist Church in Millington. Dr. Uselton has been a Scout/Scouter since 1953, obviously no stranger to the program. His experience and knowledge of the Boy Scouts of America, will be very beneficial to OW' district throughout the following years. The 1999 Friends of Scouting campaign has kicked off and will soon be wrapped up. I am proud to wclu:me Don Lowry to our team as the Nashoba District F.O.S. 'hairman. Don has put together a top notch F.O.S. team. whoaresuretoachievethe 1999F.O.S. goal of $24.500. If you are not participating in the Fril.-nds ofSoouling campaign. please give Jason Bain a call al (90 I) 327-4193, so we can get you signed up. Family F.O.S. The majority of the family presentations will have taken place in February. If your pack/ troop did not participate, it is not too late. Ribbons, collector mugs, paintings, patches, and support to the Council are every reason why you should participate in Family FOS. For more information please contact Joe Preslar at (901) 682-2173 or Jason Bain at (901)327-4193 ext. 214. Please respond. Upcoming Events You Can't Miss! Soring Camooree This )e3f 's campcree will take place at Shelby Forrest State Park, April 16, 17, 18. The camporee will consist of Boy Scouts and Webelos Scouts. It is an event full ofFUN, COMPETITION, and FEILOWSHIP. If you are not signed up, the time to do so is NOW. You can register by contacting Joe Etheridge at (901) 353-6779 oc Juon Bain at (901)327-4193. ACTNOW! Dav Camp and Summer Camp The two main camps are just around the corner, so get ready! Like last year Day Camp will take place at Shelby Forrest on June 21- 25. For those Cub Scouts who have never been, it is a BLAST. There are a lot of neat thin~ to do and learn at Day Camp. Registration can take place at the Scout Office or for further information contact Aanette . Siupetmlat(901) 876-7683. Boy Scouts Summer Camp is almost here. Kia Kima and Tallaha are filling up quickly. The best way to get your campsite reserved is by contacting the Scout Office and submitting a deposit. We strive every year to have an increase in summer camp attendance. If you are having trouble financing boys or leadership problems, please contact Jason Bain at (901) 327-4193. Every boy should have the opportunity to attend summer camp. Rechartering! One of the most important times of the year is rechartering. Most units should have already received and completed their rechartering packet by now. For those units who still are working on the process and are having trouble completing the fonns please contact Jason Bain at(901)327-4193 so we am get the problems solved. It is very important to get the packets filled out and back into the Scout Office as quick as possible. Please make every effort to complete this process as quickly and as ~urately as you can. Thank you for your cooperation on . this important matter. Congratulations, Gregory! Congrdlulations ~out to GRgory Wimbley of Cub Scout pack 287, Christian United Baptist hurch. Gregory was the proud winner of our 1998 School Ni2h.t for Scouting bicycle give away. Gregory attended a school night at Brookmeadc Elementary this fall where he joined pack 287. At this time, Gregory has earned his bobcat and is working very hard on his wol fbadge. Congratulations Gregory. Upcoming Events Round1able Leaders, please keep in mind that we have our Boy Scout and Cub Scout Roundtables on the 111 Thursday of every month at St. Anne's Episoopal Church ( 4063 Sakes Road, Millington). The Roundtables are designed to help leaders in the development and organization of the upcoming months program (theme). Please try to make every attempt to join us on the I st Thursday of every month. If you have any questions, please contact our Roundtable Commissioner, Lavelle Byrd, at (901)357-1416. Greetings Friends of Scouting I would like to begin by thanking everyone for attending the 1998-1999 Tallaha District Banquet. I want to also thank Catherine Koehler for the decorations and her effort in helping plan the Banquet. Those units in attendance were as follows: Cub packs 4, 21,22,23,42, 77, 109, 136,202,300,316,319, 404, and Troops 4, 21 , 22, 99 , l 09, 202, 300, 404, and 440. Your attendance was greatly appreciated Awards were giving to the following: Den Leader Award - Leeann Wallace, Lorenm Andenon, Joey Bailey, John Mullins, James Brewer; Cub Scouter Award - Barry Corso, Joey Bailey, Catherine Koehler; Cubmaster Award - Trudy Brister; Quality Unit Award- Trudy Brister C-300 and S-22, Catherine Koehler C-42, John Mullins S-4, James Brewer S- 202; Natiooal CampingAward-John Mullins S-4, Bill Knight S-99, Tnady Brister S-22; Scoutmaster's Key- John Mullins; and the district's highest award the District Award of Merit went to Catherine Koehler C-42 ." Congratulations to all the 1998 recipients. I hope everyone will strive to achieve these prestigious awards in the future. Sizzling Hot Dates and Events Every Troop should be preparing for the Delta Area Camporee. The Washington and Tallaha Districts will be having the event together. The dates are March 19-21, 1999. Bill Knight, S-99, will be the chairman reprc~~ nt\\\% th~ 1W.t@a m&fict-. Afl Qthcr information and pre-registration forms will be mailed out as soon as possible. Packs will receive information related to CUb Scouting evems which will be held March 20, 1999. Our goal is to provide the most fun, exciting, and largest Camporee ever in the Delta. Please support your District by attending. If you have not provided me or the Family Friends of Scouting Chairman, Michelle Smith, a date so that we may make presentations at your pack meeting or preferably your Blue and Gold Banquet, please do so immediately. Scouting strives through your financial support as well as those like you. Support Scouting and encourage others to do the same, it will make the difference in a boy's life. Call Michelle at ( f>O 1) 843-4016 or ShawnMackeyat(f>Ol) 846-5264. Roundtable is an event that every leader is welcomed to attend and very much encouraged to. Both new leaders searching for growth and answers, and tenured leaders with a wealth of knowledge and skills to share; your presence is needed. The next two dates are March 11th at 7 :00 PM at the Shelby Library and April 8, 7:00 PM, at the Shelby Library. A time and place for fun, sharing ideas, fellowship and growth. If you come to one, you attend another. Every Cub Scout pack should be anticipating Summer Day Camp. Day Camp is a threeday adventure for all Cub scouts to attend. Start making plans to attend now. The event will beheld July 12-14, 1999. hwill beheld at the Great River Road Roseville State Park. Every leader wilf be receiving information through the mail , and I encourage you to please pre-register. Do not miss out, this will be an event that will be talked about for years to come. All troops are encouraged to pre-register for summer camp. Summer camp is a weeklong camping experience for your troop. It provides an opportunity for your Scouts to learn new skills by earning merit badges, f~llowship with Scouts, and have fun, all while enjoying the out-doors. Week one is scheduled for June 20-26, 1999 and week two June 27-July 3, 1999 at Camp Tallaha. These troops have pre-registered and have been assigned campsites S-2, S-22, S-4, S-99, and S-420. Remaining troops are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Venture Crews and Explorer Posts get ready for the first ever Venture Camp. The event is scheduled for July 18-24, 1999 at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. If you are interested and have not received the information, please contact Shawn Mackey as soon as possible. Time is of the essence. There are a selected number of campsites available, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Webelos Resident Camp is scheduled for July4-7, 1999 and the second week July 7- 10, 1999 at Camp Tallaha. Resident camp is an opportunity for Webelo Scouts to gain camping and outdoor experience, in addition to promoting family growth. Pre-registration is certainly encouraged and should be done as soon as information is received. u· therc are qucslions call yours truly, Shaw n Mackey at ( 60 I) 846-5264. To help boys attend these different camp events; Camperships are available for those youth that qualify. Camperships are financial support for those boys that might not have the means to attend camp. A deposit is required when submitting a Campership to ensure that your Scouts do attend once they have received assistance. Please make a note of the new deadline for campership applications to be turned in, April 15 , 1999. Any applications received after April 15 will not be processed. It is important that we maintain our camp facilities and grounds. To give you an opportunity to aid in this project, camp service days have been identified. The first day is scheduled for May 8, 1999 and the second date is June 5, 1999. All units are encouraged to participate in helping maintaining our camp. Training is the catalyst that ignites a great Scouting program. If you do not have training, you are probably not providingthe best quality program for your boys. I would like every Cubmaster and Scoutmaster to take inventory of every leader in their unit, and for those not trained contact Trudy Brister at (601) 747-2712 to schedule a training session. If you missed out and did not attend the Pow-Wow, you can see that you really cost yourself a ton of learning, great fun, and Scouting fellowship. Camporee The Washington and Tallaha District Camporee will be held March 19-21 at Delta State University in Cleveland. It will be an Emergency Preparedness Camporee. All Scouts and Webelos are invited to attend with their troop. Cub Scouts will have activities on Saturday from 1 :30 PM to 4':00 PM. It will be a great time for all involved. Make plans to attend the District Camporee. If you have any questions, please call Darold Riser at (601) 335- 0703 or Emily Ratliff at ( 60 I) 843- 7356. Cub Day Camp Cub Day Camp will be held at the Greenville National Guard Armory from June 14-17, 1999. It will be a lot of fun activities for all Cub Scouts. Please make arrangements for all your C ub s to attend C ub Day Camp. I f you have any questions, please call Carol Huges at (601) 335-5422 or Emily Ratliff at (601) 843-7356. We also will need leaders to help this year. If you are interested, please call the numbers listed above. Summer Camp Summer Camp is right around the corner. If your troop is not signed up, please do so today. Camp Tallaha and Kia Kima Scout Reservation are filling up fast. The following troops are already registered. Please check to see if your troop information is correct. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Week 1 - Machque - Troop 43 CampTallaha Week 1 - Locust - Troop l and Troop 50 Week 1 - Elm - Troop 53 Week 1 - Magnolia - Troop 928 Week 2 - Black Oak - Troop 41 Week 2 - Cherry - Troop 42 If you have any questions, please call EmilyRatliffat(601) 843-7356. Family FOS It is time again to hold Family Friends of Scouting presentations. This is an opportunity for the paren~ of your troops or packs to contribute to th e 1999 campaign. Mitch Shelbourne is Washington District's chairman. He will be calling to set a date with the Scout leaders. If you have any questions, please call Mitch at ( 60 I) 332-2590 or Emily Ratliff at (601) 843- 7356. Thank you in advance for your unit's support. Troop 42 has already contributed $100. Thank you, Ray Roberts, and your troop. District Committee Meeting The District Committee meetings are vital to the success of Washington District. This time of year is very important due to so many activities in our district. Please · make arrangements to attend the meetings. The next two meetings are March 4 and April 8 at 6:00 PM. They are held at the Leland Rotary Club in Leland, Mississi p pi. Roundtable Roundtable for Cub leaders is held the second Thursday of every month at 7 :00 PM. This is a great opportunity for leaders to plan their upcoming activities. The meeting is held at the Leland Rotary Club. Please make arrangements to attend. Camperships Camperships are available for all Cubs and Scouts that are attending Cub Day Camp and Summer Camp. This is an opportunity· for your Scouts to receive some financial support toward camp fees. The deadline for this form to be filled out is April 15, 1999. Please call Emily Ratliffat(601) 843-7356 for forms. - Darren P 0' Brien S-0097 Broadway Baptist Church Noah F Cawein S-0027 Decatur Trinity Christian Church Andrew A Dick S-0410 Messiah Lutheran Church David Paul Stanley S-0383 Tipton-Rosemark Academy - Millington Robert W Huber Jr S-0383 Tipton-Rosemark Academy - Millington John Wesley Purdy III S-0506 Grace United Methodist Church Robert Massey S-0077 Senatobia Rotary Club Wesley G Patrick S-0349 Southaven Rist United Methodist Church Nicholas H Hughes S-0478 Batesville Lions Club Marcus A Jamison S-0741 Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Andrew L Raffety S-0074 Knights of Columbus # 7449 Ryan Michael Verk S-0074 Knights of Columbus #7449 Michael A Daley S-0338 Hope Presbyterian Church Joseph C Daniel!K>n V-6058 Church of Jesi.Js Christ I LDS I Collierville Wallace M Graham III S-0056 Collierville First Christian Church Ryan Michael Moore S-0359 EmmanlM;!l United Methodist Church Daniel Schmidt S-0343 Kingsway Christian Church Craig J Szymanski S-0368 Farmington Presbyterian Church Mark L Wolfe S-0334 Advent Presbyterian Church MarkG Kosko · S-4200 First Presbyterian Church- Greenwood Ernest F Dye S-0180 Sardis First United Methodist Church Corey S Patrick S-0741 Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Peter W Gillespie S-0281 Fir&t United Methodi&t Church - Millington Christopher B. Jolley S-0034 Grace St Lukes' Epsicopal Church Patrick W Munson S-0034 Grace St Lukes' Epsicopal Church Blake Aaron Rehberg S-0013 Trinity United Methodist Church Curtis Edward GLM;!nther S-0055 Second Presbyterian Church Brandon K La Sell S-0061 Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church Christoher L LaCroix S-0295 Elliston Baptist Church Christopher M Ladley S-0061 Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church David Philip Montgomery Jr S-0061 Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church Jeremy Ramsey S-0295 Elli&ton Baptist Church John Aaron Whitaker S-0061 Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church Gustav W Eitling S-4053 Hollandale Rotary Club Thomas B Evans Jr S-0383 Tipton-Rosemark Academy - Millington James H King Ill S-0383 Tipton-Rosemark Academy - Millington Justin Kerr S-0410 Messiah Lutheran Church Jeptha F Ward IV S-0020 Idlewild Presbyterian Church Ryan Scott Linebarger S-0006 Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Michael D Turner III S-0083 Raleigh Presbyterian Church Jason B Cowgill S-0097 Broadway Bapti&t Church Richard Lee Camell Jr V-6213 Church of Jesus Christ I LDS I \\alnut Grove Collins W Rainey S-0221 Colonial Park United Methodist Church Nicholas A Aleman S-0331 Church of the Incarnation Jared Burrell S-4022 Rosedale Rotary Club Colby D Chrismond S-4200 First Presbyterian Church - Greenwood • · ~ar 6 Wood Badge Set-Up, Currier East Road Closed 11 Exploring Banquet 12-13 Wood B~ge Weekend #1 at Currier, East Road 16 Executive Board Meeting 17 St. Patrick's D-ay 25 Exploring Committee and Service Team Meeting 2~27 Wood Badge Weekend #2 at Currier, East Road 2 2-3 9-10 22 23-24 26 M ~: ! ~~-, Scout Serviee Center Closed Scout Shop Closed Wood Badge Weekend #3 at Currier, ENTIRE CAMP CWSED Exploring Committee and Service Team Meeting OA Conclave, Louisville, KY Executive Board Meeting 15 Camp Appreciation Day at Kia Kima 22 Camp Appreciation Day at Tallaha 26 Exploring Committee and Service Team Meetings 30 Memorial Day, Scout Service Center and Scout Shop Closed Council Salute A large Chickasaw Council Salute goes to the two newest recipients of the ''Scouting in the News" award. They are: Scoutmaster Frank Brown of Troop 45 in the Nashoba district, and Scoutmaster Robert Winkler of Troop 2 5 5 in the Northeast district. The .. Scouting in the News" award is awarded when a Pack, Troop, Team, Post, or Den receives at least 10 items pubiished QY the 111edia. The award is an attractive 24-inch streamer for the unit flag. Applications are available through your District Executive or at the Scout Service Center. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Tribute fund Your gift to the Tribute Fund is your recognition of a special occasion and /or person. It can be a job promotion, presentation of the Eagle Award, the Silver Beaver, a birthday, a Bar Mitzavah, a death in the family or a good friend. In M emorv of: Gertrude Schwab Thaddeus Shannon Chris Crye Stanley Rath Ida Lee Bennett Al Distretti Thomas McGuire Lynda Wright John Wright Lynda Wright Green Blythe Mrs. Henry Peabody Thomas McGuire In Honor of: Robert M. Friedman Abby Elizabeth Johnston Charles A. Guenther Donor: Sandra Lehman Abel Joan Hargett Weintraub, Stock Elliot and Sandra Abel Elliot and Sandra Abel John E. Sullivan Shepherd Tate So'1theast District Cub Scout Leaders Dolly Nabors Dr. and Mrs. John R. Austin Hendrix Oil Inc. Chickasaw Council, BSA Kenneth P. Davis Donor: Kathryn and Ron Edmonds Robert G. Johnston Carolyn Carlile · •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • .._ • • • • • • • • • • • PR06R Activities, Advancement, Camping, Training and More ... 1998 Council Program Committee Vice President of Program Council Activities Chairman Council Advancement Chairman Council Camping Chairman Council Training Chairman Council Youth Protection Chairman OA Lodge Adviser Program Director Dr. John Austin - (90 l) 682-6245 Jason Hood- (901) 867-4743 Ron Edmonds - (901) 683-7868 Josh Bell - (901) 684-6239 Jim Laycook-(901) 362-3241 Mike Roe - (901) 755-0552 Martin Hoffert- (901) 755-0771 Trey Moore - (901) 327-4193 Philmont 2000 Council Contingent Leadership Needed The Chickasaw C'.ouncil Camping Coounittee is clll'rently seeking adult trek leadership for the council 's Philmont contingent troop in 2000. Seven to nine adults will be selected from among interested applicants. The aunping committee will hold interviews with leadership candidates in early spring. (All selected adults will pay con- tingent fees.) The departure date for the Philmont contingent troop will be July 25 , 2000, returning to a..., ... -..... Memphis on August I 0, 2000. All adult candidates should ~ be in good physical health and be at least 21 years of age. @I Previous trek or backpacking experience is preferred. Each adult leader selected will have the opportunity to register his/her son or another member of his troop who meets the minimum youth qualifications of being 14 years of age by January I or has completed the eight grade. (Youth applications will be available this _summer.) Adults interested in contingent leadership should contact the Chickasaw Council Service Center for information and an application. Ozard Venture Base to host Explot:ers, Venturers and Varsity Scouts! Ozark Venture Base is THE most comprehensive high adventure program in the Mid-South. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is the "hub" of all Ozark Venture Base activities. Kia Kima is nestled in the foothil1s of the beautiful Ozark Mountains near Hardy, AR, with nearly 900 acres of nature to en joy. OZMk Venture Base's "Venture Camp" w .illl:ehe1:::iJuly 18-24, 1999. This comprehensive, co-ed camping adventure is open to youth and young adults, ages 14-20, who are registered members of Explorer Posts, Venturing Crews, and Varsity Teams. The 1999 "Venture Camp" program will inc1ude the fo1lowing exciting adventures: • 50 Mile Canoe Trek on the Eleven Point River and rock c1imbing) • Makya Outback (mountain biking, canoeing, horseback riding & caving) • Thunderbird Aquatics (water-skiing &sailing) • Kia Kima Golf Academy • O.K.K. Corral (horsemanship and trail riding) • 07.ark Marksman (rifle, shotgun, archery & black-powder) Cub Scout Leader Basic Training 2 .Ways to Participate! Being a "trained leader" is essential. A trained leader is knowledgeable and confident in the role being performed. The knowledge and confidence of a trained leader are quickly sensed by Cub Scouts and is a positive influence on their lives. The program in your den or pack is unique to your situation; however, there are some fundamental basics to all good programs. The council training committee, with the help of district training teams, is offering two different ways in which you can receive needed training this spring. 1. Cub Leader Basic Training will be offered at the Dunavant Scout Service Center, 171 S. Hollywood in Memphis on the following Saturday mornings: March 13, 1999 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 10, 1999 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (No reservations are necessary. Just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind!) 2. If your pack has a number of leaders who need training, but most cannot or will not attend one of the scheduled sessions, then help is just a phone call away! Each district in the Chickasaw Council has an EMT team (Energized, Motivated Trainers) ready to help put life back into an ailing program. EMT's will make a "house call" to your pack and deliver a quality basic training program to you right where you meet! Contact the training chairman for your district listed below and begin to put your program back on a road to recovery! District Tr1inin1 ~b1irmag Phone# NW Miss. Shelah Lorence (601 )342-1386 Washington Ray Roberts (601 )332-3479 Tallaha Trudy Brister (601)747-2712 Malmaison Charlotte Johnston (601)647-2887 Crittenden Jimmy Blackford (870)739-3591 Southeast Alvah Downs (901)757-8547 Northeast Linda Brandon (901)373-4684 Southwest Eddie Young (901)785-9477 Central Michael Brooks (901 )624-0879 Eastern Beth Beall (901)755-7499 Nashoba Lavelle Byrd (901)357-1416 Harris Survey Finds Scouting Builds Values, Self-Worth Staying away from drugs, building self-confidence, helping at home, and having a strong sense of self-worth and ethica1 values are all results tied directly to participating in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America, according to recent research findings by Louis Harris & Associates. The object of the new study, called A Year in the Life of a Cub Scout ... Boy Scout .. . Venturer , was to determine specific benefits form participating in the Boy Scouts of America's programs. •:• 90 percent of Venturers said the program helped them prepare for their futures. For more information about this groundbreaking study, please contact your local council service center. WANTED • Project COPE (Cha1lenging Outdoor Personal Experience) • 07.ark Climbing School ( rappe11ing Some key findings from the Harris study include: For a copy of the Venture Camp program guide or for more infonnation, call (901) 327-4193 or (800) 727-3BSA. <• 95 percent of parents believe their Cub Scouts learned moral and ethical val- APPLICATIONS FOB P.t\BTTIME HELP IN THE SCOUT SHOP ABE NOW BEING ACC: EPTED. TWO OB THRE:E D.AYS A Vw'EEI. MORNING .AND AFTERNOON SHIFTS· lWPJ.LABL: E. LOOKING FOB KNOWLEDGEABL: E SCOUT:EBS .AND BOY SCOUTS FROM 16 'YEABS OLD .AND UP. IF YOU ABE INT:EB: EST:ED. PLEAS:E CONTACT CLAUD BROWN FOR .AN INT: EBV'I:EW Kr 321-4-193. ues in the program. . •:• 88 percent of Boy Scouts said that Scouting has taught them skills they would not have learned elsewhere. Why Should My Troop Attend Summer Camp? The Boy Scout program is based on many outdoor skills, and, by learning and using these skills, Boy Scouts prepare for responsible adult lives. Troop meetings, hikes, and overnight camps give boys the opportunity for advancement, leadership experience, and the ability to live with others under the wise counsel of a Scoutmaster who sets an example for the boys he leads. Summer camp at Kia Kima Scout Reser\ration or ,-----· at Camp Tallaha is the climax of a troop's yearround program. In these ·:outdoor training centers", boys live Scouting's ideals, participate as members. of a patrol, make strides in their personal growth, and have opportunities for advancement and other meaningful programs. With a trained staff, summer camp helps the troop, the patrol, and the individual Boy Scout. The summer camp experience strengthens the troop by providing a goal toward which . the troop can strive to prepare throughout the year. Summer camp is an integral part of a troop's total program. Both Kia Kima and Tallaha offer many new and exciting programs for 1999. All troops should have received their summer camp planning guide in the mail. Campsites are filling fast! (See chart below.) You can reserve a spot for your unit with a $50.00 campsite deposit. For mo·re information or to check on reservations, call (901) 327-4193 or (800) 727-3BSA. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Campsite Capacity HICKORY© 24 LOCUST© 24 BLACK OAK© 24 "-DIRONDACK 24 ELM 18 CHERRY 18 PINE TREE 24 MAGNOLIA 18 . LAKE BEACH 18 PANTHER CREEK 18 1999 CAMP TALLAHA RESERVATION Webelos Resident # 1 6/20/99 6/27/99 7/4/99 Week 1 Week2 Week 3 4370 4018 / 4003 4001 /335/4050 4200 4041 4022 4002 4053 4420 409914004 4042 4928 180 4100 Webelos Resident #2 7/7/98 Week4 "U oder the Big Top" 1999 Cub Scout Summer I 111 1999 KIA KlMA RESERVATION Day Camp Day Camp provides a Cub Scout an opportunity for the oontinuation of the ub cout program during the summer. The ac..1ivities are designed to meet the needs of each boy and each pack that attends. The program provides RJN , AOVENTIJRE, and NEW EXPERJENrns in the outdoors. A Cub Scout can work on achievements, ele ctiv es and activity badges. All Day ' amps are under the supervis ion of the Chickasaw Counci I Cub Camping Comm ittee. Each camp follows al I BSA health and safety standards and is under the di rection of trained and certified leadership. This year's summer Day Camp theme is "Under the Big Top. " Circus fun and carnival games will join other tradit io nal favorites, like nature, sports and crafts. Each oouncil district will host its ow·n "Under the Big Top" Day Camp with its own unique flavor and activities . Registration will be onaPackorDen basis with the unit providing its own den leadership. (Remember that the I purpose of Day Camp is to help strengthen the PACK program dwing th ~ summer months). Registration forms 1 will be mailed soon to all den and pack leaders. For more detail s, pl ea e see yo ur district column in this or future issues of Smoke Signa ls. · Chickasaw Council to Host Day Camp School The Chickasaw Coun cil has been selected to once again host a Regional Cub Scout Day Camp School in 1999. The course will be held on March l 2- I 41h at Pinecrest Conference and Retreat Center in LaGrange, TN. Directing the camp school is Eastern district volunteer, Charlotte Veazie. Assisting Charlotte from the Chickasaw Council will be Phil Gilmer, Cowicil Commissioner, Jim Laycook, Council Training Chairman, Renee Leith, Sammie Gilmer, Charla Sparlm, Kathryn Edmonds, and Scott Stevens. Day Camp School provides the training and certification necessary to conduct district Cub Day Camps. All day camp directors and program directors are required to attend camp school. Once trained, certification is good for 5 years. For more information on Day Camp School, oontact Charlotte Veazie at (901) 754-9898. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 JO ll 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OSAGE apa c ity B011 WlllT E 16 COPPERH EAD , __ 16 WlllTE llORSE 16 BROK EN BOW 16 WI ll SP l ~ RIN(i 20 RAPIDS TURKEY RUN 16 FOX FIRE 12 CEDAR ROCK 20 RUNNING DEER 40 CRAZY WOLF 18 TALKING 24 TURTLE YELLOW 24 DOG DANCING BEAR 40 50 MI LE 24 CANOE TREK CHEROKEE Capacity ATCHU 14 Gho st Drum ANICUS 20 13i~ Foot MI ZIN 14 Whin•~rwill WULIT 30 Drv Bones SANQUEN 14 Arrowhead TOPI I too t Owl 16 / GAWI 14 Rockv TOD MACHQUE Flinstooc 16 GILKISSEN 12 l.on2 Knin ESP AN Black fack 16 6/13/99 6/20/99 61 27/99 7/04/99 Weck I Wc( k 2 Wtck .1 Wcc.:k 'I 74 170 S11 \d() ...Jd.I __ lf\'J 285 ~49 20 549 45 oc 23 1 56 64 234 503 I 8 87 64 66 oc 4928 415 13 34 1 269 270 541 86 82 287 144 389 144 544 343 338 777 OC 17 55 368 330 332 250 oc Gil 3199 6/20/99 6127 /99 7/04 /9<) Weck I Weck 2 Weck 3 Weck 4 455 21:1 14 359 295 204 25 . 229 417 207 . 255 240 I 61 340 429 34 34 83 6 364 410 83 458 40 48 4043 55 130 oc 75 '· ill 711 1/99 7-18-<)8 Wcc.:k <:; Vrn1111 c Wk 7"l ,IO I (1 4)7 'II 460 115 507 I 14 7 632/63 3/634 635 /636/6 37 444 74 358 7/1 l /1999 .ILT JLT Your Pack Is Invited! 1999 IPlimo BREAK DAY CAMP Chickasaw Counci l Boy Scouts of Americ a DA TES: Monday - Thursday March 29 - April I , 1999 COST: $45.00 Per Cub/ We bclos Scout TIME: 8 :30 AM - 3 :30 PM Each Day FEE.'\' AND REGISTRA TI ON DUE MARCI/ 15th (Enrollment will be limit ed to 200 boys.) LOCATION: Memphis Pink Palace Mu seum 3050 Central Ave . ·rhe C hickasaw Co uncil. RSA is teaming with th e Memphis Pink Pa lac e l\foseum to br ing a trul y unique J ay ca mp exp erie nce to Cub Scouts. The goal o f thi s camp is to help yo ur p ack e xcel by provi J in!! a medium fo r cha racter d eve lopme nt, citizen ship trainin g. anJ personal fitness. The Sprin g Brea k Day Camp will .h ave a " Hist o ry anJ Science" theme th at will p roviJ e a meaningful, eJuc ati o nal , anJ e xci ting Scouting program . T he camp will be "fun a nd aJ ve nt ure with a p urpose" and the prog ram will be built aro und p rep arat io n for earning achieveme nts, elective s, and activity ba<l ge s. The 1999 Spring Brea k D ay Ca mp will include the foll owing exciting features: Sports and Games Archery 1 ' ;;... . Native Americans of the Mid-South ~- . ·. · Dinosaur Study J!' . -,- ,. Arts and Crafts , ' ·. , • • · Planetarium Show Nature Reptile Road Show . _ 1 I ... · Scave nger Hunt •· Mystery Gues ts f · ;· IMAX Show Please co mplete the application for your pack o r den and return wit h the appropriate fees by March 15th . Each pack/den must provide a one to five, adult to youth ratio (one a du lt for every five cubs or fraction thereof). The adult leader or pa rent will servt· as the day camp Jen leader. T his duty may be rotated among different parents each d ay. NO INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED si nce the purpo~e of Jay camp is to str engthen th e PACK program. l lpon receipt of regi strati o n, the pack / den leadn will be mat led health history fonns for each cub :ind a ltst of what to bring to cim p. For informa tion, call (901) 327-4193 Day Camp Director - Charla Sparks PACK REGISTRATION FORM 1999 Spring Break Day Camp <...5- March 29 -April 1, 1999 ~ :---~ 2:-0ciXXXXXXXXITXJCQOiJOOOOOOOOOOClO~~; Pack#: _:_ ____________ District: \Ve will attenJ Spring Break Da y Camp ;it the Pink Pala ce l\lusc um. # Tiger Cubs at 45.00 = $ __ # Wolve:;/Bears al $45.00 = $ __ ti Webdos at $45 00 = $ __ # TOT,\LS $ ___ (frc: rndoscd) (J\lakc checks pavablc to Chickasaw Counctl, BS,\. refundable.) Fees arc transfrrabk', brrt non rot.1! number (If leaden; parents .to attend t•ach d.l) ~- - I (h:ich den mu-:t h:l\l < m dult for t•ven• ltv<' boys or fractton thereof. Additiot[.lfad 1lt · ma) . ttt•t1d ·lrnt qlf l t d1 r~cd $41) l on silt' each daj to co er mtti;cum t•xpcn. l'!>.) Pack Day Camp Coor<lina or: Address:-~~~ · City, State, Zip: Telephone No.: H om ----------- Work ---'--------- Retu rn bv l\latch 15'" To: (Enrollment is limi ted to the first 200 C ubs) ® Spring Break Day Camp c/o Chickasaw Council , BSA 17 1 S. l lullywood 1\.lcm p his, TN '.>8112 1. Camp Beaver Days Announced for 1999 The Chickasaw Council camping committee invites all registered volunteers to join them for a day of service at camp this spring. Four " beaver days" will be held to help prepare camp for the summer camping season. Two will be held at Kia Kima Scout Reservation in Hardy, AR and two will be held at Camp Tallaha in Charleston, MS. The dates are as follows: • Saturday, March 6 at Kia Kima • Saturday, April 17 at Kia Kima • Saturday, May 8 at Camp Tallaha • Saturday, June 5 at Camp Tallaha Work projects at each ·camp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until late afternoon. Lunch will be served to all participants at each beaver day. A special " beaver day" participant patch will be available. Adult volunteers are needed the most; however, mature, older Scouts will also be of help. (OA members are perfect!) Campsites are available at both camps for those who wish to arrive on Friday evening or stay through Sunda~. Just remember, if you are tr aveling with a group, please file the appropriate tour permit. There is no cost except fo r your ti me ! If you can donate a day to camp, please complete the following form and return it so that lunch can be prepared. Yes, count me in for Beaver Day! Name Unit _________ _ District ________ _ Address 1ty, a <..,Zip --------------------- Home # ________ Work # _______ _ I plan to attend Beaver Day on the following date(s): March 6 at K ia Kima __ May 8 at Camp Tallaha = April 17 at Kia Kima June 5 at Camp Tallaha Return to: Beaver Days Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 Total in my work party: My skills include the following: building/construction __ plumbing roofing = heavy equipment __ carpet/tile electrical painting -- tree cutting/trimm.ing masonry landscaping carpentry ___ cleaning ote: PI a e bring t e ppropriate tool wi h yo • n fact, bring extra to sh re if yo c ! Ch · ·s ar extreme y helpful! Boy Scout Troops Should Consider Organizing a Venturing Crew ,,-'\., // '·,"-,, /../ :_.:~ ~' // ·-< "' """, / ,, / ' / ' ,/ '"" · . / "'- \ ) '~' // '-, / ·v' Venturing is Scouting's new development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their communities. Local community organizations establish a Venturing crew by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and meaningful activities that help youth pursue their special interests, to grow, to develop leadership skills, and to become good citizens. Venturing crews can specialize in a variety of avocation or interests. Venturing programs are developed around six experience areas of emphasis. These experience areas include: Citizenship, Leadership, Fitness, Social, Outdoor and Service. For Boy Scout Troops, there are numerous benefits to organizing an affiliated Venture Crew 1. Venturing adds exciting new advancement and leadership opportunities for older boys. 2. Venturing's program is flexible, so tioys can participate in tiotli programs. 3. Venturing's program provides new challenges for older Scouts and provides leadership opportunities for all older Scouts while giving younger Scouts something to anticipate beyond the troop. 4. Venturing provides new advancement opportunities for boys interested in progressing beyond eagle or new challenges with awards for boys out of the "advancement oop." S. Through Venturing's Ranger program, older Scouts give leadership to the troop. 6. The program is based upon the needs and interests and program resources of the youth and adults. How does a Troop and a Crew Work Together? l . Scouts ages 14 to 18 and adult leaders can be members of both units (with primary registration in · one and multiple registration in the other.) 2. The Crew meets separately from the troop (twice each month is suggested) an<J has occasional activities apart from the Troop. 3. Older Scouts in the Troop (especially troop leaders) are expected to participate in both. 4. An Assistant Scoutmaster or new adult is recruited to serve as Crew Advisor. 5. Existing merit badge counselors can be utilized as consultants for the Ranger Award. 6. The Troop Advancement Chair can help conduct Crew reviews for the Gold and Silver Awards. 7. Ventures, whether Troop leaders or not, give regular presentations to the Troop as part of the Ranger award. 8. Ventures, l • Class and above, can continue to work in Eagle requirements. 9. If chartered by a church, the Crew can be blended with the senior high church youth group. Key Elements to Program Planning and Development Venturing is a sharing experience as responsible adults provide an environment where by the developmental needs of youth are met. Crew program design, planning and implementation are critical. Youth participation is just as important. These six experience areas should be present in all crew programs: 1. Social interaction - formal and/or informal activities. 2. Leadership development - youth kained to run the crews and plan its activities. 3. Personal fitness and development - experiential learning (hands-on skills development). 4. Service to others - formal or infonnal activities, individual or group-driven. 5. Citizenship - officer elections and crew activities. 6. Outdoor activities and program. members about the potential of their experiences and activities in Venturing Emphasis should be placed on youth running the crew. Keep up-to-date on local and national activities and events. Plan exciting activities such as visiting one of the national high-adventure bases; for example, Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, or the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base. The six experience areas listed above need not be equally balanced in the crew program. Based on the crew's special interest or general interest, one Young adults in Venturing should be or more might dominate. Keep in given the opportunity to participate in mind these experience areas might be the program planning and implementa- formal or informal activities or events tion process. However, the advisor in the crew program C}".cle. Venturing has the responsibility to generate--'----sho-ould be fun and meet the needs and enthusiasm on the part of crew desires of crew members. Venturing's Recognition and Advancement Program One of the terrific highlights of ----------------\ activities (such as pack or this new program is the _" _ . , ~ - . troop outings). development of awards, ~ · ·' ~ · ,.. . w , I which encourage young ~:; .~~?.~ 0 , r. U~ Ul " UU \\ \ Rangers must complete people to gain experi- I ~:,_, .\\" U \it" \l 1 1\ eight challenging core ence in new areas, learn \ ~ "'' : , \ t · .. 1 \ requirements as well as four skills and share these \ ~tQ/ ; \~ ' V \ or eighteen electives. ~ skills with others. ~ , · ... :t:_) \ The Ranger Guidebook, The Bronz.eAward is the • ,.:./:1 1·~ which reviews the entiy-level award for a \ ~.. .. . · ~ ...,;:--'~ ~J \ requirements in depth, is Venturer which can be . 0 fii'I I\ i ~ ~ \.. Jl ·. J available at the Scout earned in any (or all) of the -~ •:··. - . ~· Shop. five areas (sports, youth ,... .. ,, .. ·· ~· '" ... ••"·' ministries, Arts/Hobbies, ~_:-~~~_:_----Th~ Silver Award is the pinnacle outdoor, Sea Scouting). recognition for a Venturer. This award After earning the Bronze Award, Venturers can earn the Gold Award, which recogniz. es outstanding achievement related to Venturing's six experience areas. Tenure, leadership, event participation, activity organimtion, and personal growth projects are just a few of the award requirements. The Ranger Award encourages Venturers to achieve a high level of outdoor skill proficiency. Once earned, the award will identify a Ranger as an elite outdoorsman who is highly skilled, trained in outdoor safety, and ready to lead or assist others in requires completion of both the Bronz.e and Gold awards as well as proficiency in emergency preparedness and participation in "Ethics in Action" and the new Venturing Leadership Skills Course. Detailed requirements forthese awards (except for the Ranger Award) can be found in tqe new Venturing Crew Advisor handbook available at the Scout Shop. For more information about how you can get involved or learn more about Venturing, please call your District Exe.cutive. 1999 SR-VIN Conclave Last year, we showed Section SR-VIN who's boss by rolling in as the new kids and stomping the competition. This year, WE NEED YOU to do the impossible and win even more this next year. Besides conquering the Section, we will have a blast riding on buses up to Camp Crooked Creek near Louisville, KY. Once we descend upon the camp, we will learn plenty in training sessions and compete in athletic and Scouting skills competitions. WHEN: April 23-25, 1999 WHERE: ·camp Crooked Creek near Louisville, KY COST: $25.00 by March 26, $30.00 afterwards If you would like to help provide a leadership role , please contact Andrew Hinson at (901) 756-4840. · *Transportation cost is extra and will be released at a later date. r--------------------1999 SR-VIN Conclave Registration Form N ame Address _______________ _ City _ _ _____ State _____ Zip _ __ _ Phone ______ Troop _ _ _ _ District Circle One: Circle One: ChecikOne: Youth Ordeal _ _ $25 by March 26 Admiss ion $2.00 ·under 6 Fr ee Sa tu n.Ln lJ a.111 · 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a . 111 . • 5 p 111 . Scouts in uniform · Free Adult Brotherhood · Vigil __ $30 by April 23 Mail to: Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 ~ 1 E ~1P I !IS MID- SOUTH FAIRGRO Ut>." DS PIPKIN BL;ILDJ NG Chickasaw Council, WELCOME TO BOY Scours Congratulations Webelos graduate. Welcome to the ranks of Boy Scouting! Visit the Scout shop for a complete selection of the uniforms and accessories you'll need to get the most of Scouting! lloy Scuul ll u ukma rk Cood Turn To ken Uoy Srnu1 l'u.- k.-tknif;, Hoy Seoul Wa llet Hoy Snml ll~mlhuo k Boy Scout Pe wter Frame 9t .. ~.,., . MIDSOUTH SCOUT SHOP HOURS: 171 South Hollywood • Memphis, TN 38112 (901) 323-7281 •Fax. (901) 327-2010 Toll Free 1-800-727-3272 Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. JEAGJLJE SC01-Ln['§ ,, Honor ~he Pride of Scouting ~ _i: , ' : \ ' Ltj\h· Sn ntl Pl·wtl"r Bookmark •nu.•r" is No 1;11J lo the Eai;l e Seoul l'<"ll & l'" ncil Se1 1'..agl " Scout llolo Ti" Eai;I" Srnu1 Trail" Money Clip Eagle Seoul Photo l'ram4! wilh Mat Eagle Medallion Mug M10SOUTH SCOUT SHOP 171 South Hollywood • ~emphis, TN 38112 (901) 323-7281 • Fax (901) 327-20~ 0 HOURS: Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Toll Free 1-800-727-3272 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/. 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