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July - August 2016 | Greater Cleveland Council | E- Edition 17

Districts

Central District

Tinkers Creek District

Western Trails District

Exploring

Council Calendar

Wood Badge

One Car Helps

Eagle Golden Book

Recent Eagle Scouts

In memory of James Gehlman

Paul and Penny Radvansky

GCC Photo Galleries

OA Lodge #17

Join the Friends of Scouting Campaign and become a driving force in Scouting!

Cleveland Scouts are ruling the summer challenges of camping, hiking, and aquatics through our council and beyond!

We need your help to continue to support this worthy cause of character development, citizenship, and outdoor conservation! Make an investment in our Scouts and local Scouting today!

The 2016 Friends of Scouting Campaign is in the last stretch of it's own challenge to raise the $840,000 goal!

Raising needed funds to operate Beaumont Scout Reservation, to provide assistance to Scouts getting started on the trail, to support more excellent program to all Scouts, and to train our leader's is critical for the youth we serve. Many community leader's and Scout Families have already donated just over $592,000 towards this goal! Thank you to those who have made a 2016 contribution!

If you have not yet made a pledge to the Friends of Scouting Program, please consider making a secured contribution today in one of three easy ways!

1. Click here to make a one-time gift with a credit or debit card.

2. Click here to make a recurring monthly gift via a credit or debit card.

3. Click here to print out a pledge card (include a check now or we can invoice you later) and send in to the address listed on the pledge card.

Please consider an investment in our Scouting youth today!

Make Plans Now to Attend the School Night Kickoff!

Register to Attend at:

schoolnight.gccbsa.com

The Greater Cleveland Council will be approaching our School Night to Join Scouting Campaign a little different this year and will be doing a “council” kickoff to ensure the following:

• One message to all units• Clear and concise instructions• Ease of distribution of materials • Quality training on how to conduct a School Night to Join Scouting.

Council-wide Kickoff for ALL Cub Scout Packs

Who: Cubmasters, Asst. Cubmasters, Committee Chairs, Den Leaders, and Recruitment/Membership Chairs. Every Cub Scout Pack should attend and have as much representation at that event as possible from their unit.

· Tuesday August 2: 7:00p.m.: Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, 8001 Brecksville Road, Brecksville

· Saturday August 6, 11:00 a.m.: Council Office, 2241 Woodland Ave., Cleveland

The more people that attend from your unit the better your SNJS will be!

Now is the Time to Update your Unit's Be A Scout Information

The National Office has a great internet tool to help parents find a local Scouting unit for their son or daughter. BeAScout.org puts units on a Google Map. BeAScout helps parents and volunteers locate the packs, troops, and crews nearest them and request information about Scouting opportunities in their area.

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So with fall recruitment right around the corner, now it’s time for you to update your unit information!Instructions Presentation

We are a “POPPIN” this fall!

Build Your Scouts Adventure’s with the “Ideal Year of Scouting” and fund it with this Fall’s Popcorn Sale!

The Greater Cleveland Council and Trail’s End Popcorn brands have combined again for a great fall product lineup, scout program ideas, and prize program to help fund your Ideal Year Of Scouting (IYOS)!

We are committed to making all your unit program ideas come true for 2016-17 Scout year.

It all begins with these five steps and your unit planning:

Spring and summer time units create a program calendar and unit budget for year

Resources galore available : Power Point show of step by step process of planning an annual calendar, budget templates (click here), calendar templates (click here), newsletter to families. For Packs Troops and crews.

Determine final expenses with budget and determine gross amount needed to fulfill the IYOS and set a unit and Scout goal for popcorn sales

Recruit a unit kernel dedicated to the sale only. Sign them up through the council office so all communications are directly sent to them. Click here to sign up today!

Attend one of the 5 Popcorn Orientations in August. See calendar of all popcorn dates by clicking here!

Plan a unit kickoff for September or early October with Scouts. Communicate dates, unit and scout goals, and popcorn benefits with parents early in the sale.

Cavs Championship Tin will be a big Holiday Hit!

The Trails End Popcorn Company and the GCC have teamed up to create a limited edition commemorative Cavaliers Championship Tin for this falls popcorn sale. The tin will be available at both the Show and Sale and take order portions of the sale (Not on line unfortunately)

This special Cavs three gallon tin will replace the Cheese Lovers box and retail for $45.00.

It will come individually packaged for easier identification and shipping. More details will be provided to the unit kernels at the August kickoffs and throughout the sale!

Job Opening for a District Executive

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong

values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path towards a

more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Today's professional Scouters are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence,

achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge,

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AT&T Chairman & CEO Randall Stephenson Named 36th National President of the Boy Scouts of America

Irving, Texas (May 26, 2016) — The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Council elected Randall Stephenson, AT&T’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, as the organization’s national president. In this volunteer role, Mr. Stephenson will lead the National Executive Board, which guides the Boy Scouts of America as it serves 2.3 million youth members. He is the 36th president of the BSA, following Former Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates.



Youth Protection and texting with Scoutsby Bryan Wendell in Ask the Expert, Technology, Youth Protection

Waiting on that Scout to email or call you back? You could be waiting a long time.

These days, three-fourths of teens have smartphones, and their favorite way to communicate is by texting, according to the latest research.

If you’re a Scout leader, that isn’t news to you.

But how does the Youth Protection rule prohibiting one-on-one contact apply to texting? That was the question on the mind of a Scouter who emailed me recently and asked to remain anonymous. The Scouter writes: Continued

Conservation Projects and Awards

Did you know that you can earn an award or recognition from doing a conversation service project? BSA offers Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts to fulfill “A Scout is Thrifty” and “Do a Good Turn Daily” by working in outdoors to better the environment and their community. Planning a good conservation project involves safety, documentation, and recognition. Set reasonable goals to allow all scouts and scouters to participate in the project. Follow the Service Project Planning Guidelines and the Safe Guide to Scouting to organize the event and check for permits or permissions prior to starting the project. Contact a project sponsor below or develop your own project. Ask your adult leader document the service project hours at the https://my.scouting.org/ using the project sign-in form used at the service project. Remember to have fun and be safe! Continue

Greater Cleveland Council Personnel Changes

We are pleased to announce that John Fabsits joined the Greater Cleveland Council staff as Director of Field Service effective June 1, 2016.

John brings to the council a wealth of knowledge with over ten (10) years of Scouting experience while working in the Great Rivers Council in Columbia, Missouri. He has served Scouting in a variety of roles from District Executive, Camp Director to Assistant Scout Executive. Some of John’s accomplishments include securing over 35% of the council’s capital campaign goal, 70% growth in Cub Scout Camp attendance, enhancing popcorn sales which led to a 15% increase, council website redesign, providing leadership and staff development.

John and his wife, Izzy, enjoy attending sporting events, concerts and one-tank travel excursions. John has relocated to Cleveland from Columbia, Missouri. His wife will join him later this summer.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Kallee Kissling to the position of district director in the Bay-Lakes Council in Appleton, Wisconsin. Kallee will assume her new position on July 15, 2016. In her new role, she will supervise two other professional staff members as she and her team oversee the service area in and around Green Bay.

As most of us know, Kallee grew up in Appleton. This well-deserved promotion takes her back to her home near family, friends and her beloved Green Bay Packers!

In June 2011, Kallee began her professional Scouting career as a district executive here in Cleveland. She served with distinction throughout the council, with stints in Quarrylands District, Western Trails and Tinkers Creek. In June 2014, she was promoted to senior district executive. Beloved by volunteers and professionals alike, Kallee will be dearly missed. Please join me in thanking Kallee Kissling for her years of service to the Greater Cleveland Council and congratulating her on her promotion to district director.



Where are they now?

Aaron Marcovy is living his dream as the Executive Director of The Foundry Training Center. As a non-profit organization, The Foundry’s mission is to create a positive space for youth fitness and empowerment through the nautical sports of rowing and sailing. One could say he has turned his vocations into his avocation. Specifically, Aaron began rowing for St. Ignatius High School, earned his B.A. from Columbia University in art and art history. He then enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Oxford, England where he continued both rowing and art studies cognitive neuroscience. From 2009-2012, Aaron was a Development Athlete for US Rowing training for a spot on the Olympic team. Simultaneously, he was working for Chesapeake Energy as a community relations specialist where he gained skills in corporate social responsibility, research, accounting and charitable giving. From there Aaron became the Director of Marking and Communication for MCPc, a Cleveland-based technology company.

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11th Annual Estate Planning SeminarSponsored by Boy Scouts of America, Greater Cleveland Council Program Moderator - P. Thomas Austin, BSA Executive Board Member

This continuing education seminar is for the benefit of the professional estate planning community in Northeast Ohio. The program will include four 60-minute technical sessions each afternoon (8 different relevant topics) presented by outstanding estate planning specialists. Application has been made for 4 or more credit hours for each profession participating in each full afternoon session. Participation in both sessions will yield 8 or 9 credit hours, depending upon

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Wood Badge 2017

The Greater Cleveland Council Training committee has released the information for the 2017 Wood Badge Course. The course will be held at Beaumont Scout Reservation Beginning April 21-23, 2017 (Fri-Sun) & May 20-22, 2017 (Sat-Sun). The course will be under the direction of Scott Strawn and should be considered a must for anyone who wants to be a

truly trained leader. Flyer Information

Summer Camp 2017!

Have you started thinking about summer camp 2017? It is not too early to work with your troop committee and the patrol leaders’ council to look at your troop’s summer camp options. During your discussions, please consider the Beaumont Scout Reservation for your summer camp experience.

Beaumont Scout Reservation, just outside of Rock Creek, Ohio, is about 60 minutes east of Cleveland. Beaumont Scout Reservation consists of about 1200 acres with everything from primitive campsites to wall tents to troop lodges. We can accommodate any size troop. Another part of the Beaumont Scout Reservation experience is that you can choose to eat your meals in the dining hall or do your own patrol cooking for the week in your campsite or troop lodge. Along with the staple Scouting experiences like Scoutcraft, handicraft, aquatics, and shooting sports, we also offer challenging lake-front merit badges at Lake Klein, a complete high and low C.O.P.E. course, and a climbing tower to challenge your older Scouts. New Scouts can get a great start on their trail to Eagle in our Eagle Quest program. The Environmental Resource Center is the home for the Ecology/Nature merit badges for 2017 summer camp, and incorporates state-of-the-art technology in this very “green” building, thanks to some wonderful volunteers and community help.

2017 Beaumont Summer Camp Schedule

LDS Week June 19-24, 2017 Week 1 June 25 – July 1, 2017 Week 2 July 2-8, 2017 Week 3 July 9-15, 2017 Week 4 July 16-22, 2017

For more information or to get a copy of the 2017 site reservation sheet, please call our Camping Assistant, Chris Friswold at (216) 458-8904 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Weekend Merit Badge Camp(s) at Beaumont Scout Reservation!

Beaumont Scout Reservation offers program opportunities during the “off-season” to Scouts and units. We are proud to announce that we will again be offering Weekend Merit Badge Camps at Beaumont Scout Reservation during 2016!!

Date Camp

August 20, 2016 & August 27, 2016 ATV Camp

September 10, 2016 Climbing Camp

September 10, 2016 Kayak Camp

September 10, 2016 Shooting Sports Camp - Archery

September 10, 2016 Game Design Camp

September 10, 2016 Navigation Camp



September 10, 2016 Technology Camp

November 12, 2016 Beau-Tech Camp

November 12, 2016 Shooting Sports Camp - Rifle & Shot Gun

If you troop is interested in reserving a campsite or lodge for the weekend, please call Chris Friswold at 216-458-8904

to reserve your space now!! MB Weekend Information

Beaumont in the City – JULY 25-29, 2016 at The GCC Service Center

BEAUMONT IN THE CITY is designed as an immersive camp experience. Scouts will have the chance to participate in merit

badge activities that use the resources of the downtown area. We will utilize Beaumont Summer Camp staff to facilitate programs

the area. Because we are somewhat limited in the facilities we have in Cleveland, the class sizes will be capped. This ensures we

are to accommodate Scouts in each program. program experience is all inclusive meaning program supplies or transportation costs

are covered as a part of the fee. If a Scout chooses to take Welding, for example, his craft kit he makes will be taken home with

him. Flyer

New Campsite Dedicated

On June 21, 2016 Rodgers Ridge campsite was formally dedicated at an evening ceremony. Legendary Scouter George Qua had the honor of cutting the rope with a hand ax and sharing the story of his friend, Rudolph “Rudy” Rogers. Rudy was the pied piper of Scouting in the Lee Harvard neighborhood. He was responsible for organizing or reorganizing over 85 traditional units and recruiting 2,500 boys over the course of 15 years. All of the boys knew him as Mr. Scouting even if they were not Scouts.

Last spring, the C4-440-14 Wood Badge Class cleared the underbrush at the site for their service project to Beaumont Scout Reservation. Tree stumps were removed and at the May 2016 Wilderness Engineers Weekend, a pavilion was moved from Camp McCahill and repurposed to complete the campsite. Rodgers Ridge will be used for new Scout troops and will be furnished with tents and equipment needed to patrol cook.

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Bugling Merit Badge Offered at Beaumont Summer Camp

Special thanks go out to Scoutmaster and bugler, Dave Accetta who donated a bugle box so that the Bugling Merit Badge could be taught at summer camp. Dave, an accomplished bugler, acquired the bugles from eBay over the past year. He polished and repaired the four bugles, and designed and built a box to store the bugles and cleaning instruments when not in use. His daughter, Katherine, decorated the exterior of the box to reflect its contents. Photos

Thank you Dave!

Cub Haunted Weekends 2016 SAVE THE DATES!

SAVE THE DATE(S)

CUB HAUNTED WEEKENDS

October 14-16, 2016

Or

October 21-23, 2016

More Information Coming Soon!!



Sea Scouts Program has separated from the Venturing Program. Can you still earn Venturing Awards?

The BSA National Board, on February 10, 2016, adopted a resolution “…to make Sea Scouts a separate program with the same status of other programs.” “Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Varsity Scouting are for boys. Venturing and Sea Scouting are for young men and young women.”

As with past changes in BSA programs, changes to eligibility and requirements for advancement, awards, and recognition will be phased in over time. For the time being:

• Keep doing what you’ve been doing.

• Use the eligibility and requirements that were in effect before the Resolution.

• Specifically, Sea Scouts may continue to earn all Venturing awards and recognitions.

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New Central Region Area 4 Venturing President is from the G.C.C.

Grace Prorok is 17 years old from the Greater Cleveland Council and has been named the 2016-2017 Central Region Area 4 Venturing President. She is a member of Crew 4929 located in Twinsburg, OH. She has served as Vice President of Administration of the Tinkers Creek District VOA and as President of her crew. She also has held crew positions of Secretary, Vice President of Administration, and currently is their Historian. She serves as the communications director at Beaumont Scout Reservation this summer and was an outdoor skill scoutcraft counselor last summer. She is in her second year on

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