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MAR/APR 2010 VOLUME 9 - NO. 3 MAY/JUNE 2011 GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

TABLE OF CONTENTSCounCil news 2

FinanCe news 6

CounCil events 8

training 10

Camping 12

popCorn sale 13

order oF the arrow 18

venturing 19

dover roCkport 20

Quarrylands 21

pioneer 22

Cuyahoga valley 23

two rivers 24

Freedom trail 25

glaCier ridge 26

Crooked Creek 27

EAGLE SCOUT CLASS OF 2010 RECOGNITION DINNER

On February 27, over 500 Scouts, Scouters, sponsors, and family mem-bers celebrated the achievements of the Thomas J. Gray Eagle Scout Class of 2010, at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. Each Eagle Scout was matched with a corpo-rate, business, or community leader who is working in a career that is similar to the Eagle’s career path of interest. The Eagle Scout Class of 2010 honoree was Thomas J. Gray, Eagle Scout Class of 1930 and a veteran of Scouting for 82 years. Tom was recognized by Greater Cleveland Coun-cil President, Bob Wells, for his many contributions to the Scouting program of the past 8 decades. Following that, 4 scholarships were awarded to 4 deserving young men. The Eagle Scout Association of the Greater Cleveland Council recog-

nized David J. Landoll from Troop 810, Ashwen Ravichandran from Troop 208, and Aaron Markowitz from Troop 575. Another Eagle Scout, Adam Broski from Troop 201, was awarded the 1st annual David B. Appel Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was created by Joel and Sally Appel in memory of their son, Eagle Scout David Appel. Following that, the keynote address was given by Scott Strauss, Eagle Scout Class of 1981 and retired member of the Emergency Service Unit of the New York City Police Department. Strauss and others risked their lives to rescue two Port Authority Police officers during the September 11, 2001, attacks. The event closed with each Eagle Scout and his sponsor being recognized to all in attendance. Special thanks go out to all who made this a great day for the Scouts and Scouters of the Greater Cleveland Council.

COUNCIL RECOGNITION DINNER

Left to right, Silver Beaver recipients Don Nash, Ron Blazak, Ronnie Henighan, and Garry Renicker, Special Guest Senator George Voinovich, and Silver Beaver recipient Wayne Bergman

New Council President Howard Lewis

Scout Executive Barry Norris and Outgoing Council Commissioner Stephanie Ricketts

Scout Executive Barry Norris and Outgoing Council President Bob Wells

Michael Courtright presents the Venturing Leadership Award to Shawna Melnykowski

Guest speaker Zachary Reed

The Council Appreciation Banquet was on April 10, 2011 at the Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown. With over 200 dedicated volunteers, family members, and community leaders in attendance, many were recognized for their hard work and tireless dedication to Scouting. Thanks to all who attended and we look forward to celebrat-ing even more wonderful accomplishments in 2012.

Distinguished Commissioner Award recipients Gary Musselman and John Hogan

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MAY5 FOS Report Meeting

6 Corporate Pinewood Derby

8 Mothers’ Day

9 Eagle Scout Association

11 Endowment Committee Meeting, Popcorn Committee Meeting

17 Executive Committee Meeting, Properties Committee Meeting

18 FOS Victory Dinner

19 Council Commissioners Meeting

23 FOT/TGA, OA Lodge Meeting

30 Memorial Day, Service Center Closed

JUNE3 Ordeal Weekend

4 Tinnerman Pre-trek Training (at Beaumont)

7 Finance Committee Meeting

12 NYLT at Beaumont, Beaumont Camp Staff Training Week


14 Flag Day

19 Fathers’ Day, Beaumont Session #1

20 Real Estate Golf Outing

26 Beaumont Session #2, Tinnerman Staff Training Week

JULY3 Beaumont Session #3, Tinnerman Week #1

4 Independence Day

7 Beaumont Community Cookout

10 Beaumont Session #4, Tinnerman Week #2


13 Popcorn Committee Meeting

17 Tinnerman Week #3

21 Webelos Resident Camp Begins

24 Tinnerman Week #4

25 OA Lodge Meeting

26 Westside Golf Outing

A Great Way to Honor a Friend

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COUNCIL CALENDARFROM THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE

Howard LewisWaverly McFarlandBarry J. NorrisJanice L. RadcaDavid Kruse

I have spoken with many leaders who at the time of our conversation had recently returned from Philmont with a crew of Scouts. It was a great conversa-tion each time – the excitement was still palpable. However, to a person, they never talked about their destination; they always talked about their journey! I heard great tales of adventure, of Scouts leaving as boys and returning as men. They spoke of hardships overcome, conquests earned and memorable moments. It was all about their journey!

So too, it is with Scouting’s new “Journey to Excellence.” The Journey to Excellence program replaces the Centennial Quality Unit Award. JTE is about your unit’s journey through Scouting this year. It’s a journey chock full of fun, learning, growing and preparing. It’s a journey that seeks the best Scouting has to offer - a journey in search of excellence.

Journey to Excellence is your pack, troop or crew’s ideal trip planner. It’s a road map that challenges your unit to plan and achieve your greatest level of advancement, outdoor program, recognition and financial success. Journey to Excellence shows you how to build a strong troop by going to camp, using the patrol method, having a sound Webelos-to-Scout transition plan, conducting service projects, getting your leaders trained, adding new members, and operat-ing efficiently. Similarly, Journey to Excellence shows a pack and a crew what specific ways they can achieve excellence.

If your unit is not yet on the Journey to Excellence, get on board today. If you do, then Scouting can fulfill its mission “to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.”

It’s all about the journey – the Journey to Excellence. Thanks for helping kids!Barry NorrisScout Executive(216) 458-8910

In memory of EDWARD APEL

Ron ApelGreater Cleveland Council

VETERANS AWARDS

DOVER ROCKPORT David Madigan

40 years

QUARRYLANDSScott Horan

15 yearsJoseph Wollet

25 years

CROOKED CREEKErnest Walker

15 yearsMichael Eppele

20 years

THE COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

The Greater Cleveland Council Executive Board welcomes several new members to its ranks, including members-at-large Greg Ashe, Brian Zimmerman and Jeff Perry, as well as Council Commissioner, Waverly McFarland.

GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL PERSONNEL UPDATE

The Greater Cleveland council is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Varn to the position of District Director, effective April 1, 2011. As District Director, Dan will be responsible for managing Pioneer District and overseeing Quarrylands District.

Dan brings a wealth of experience and a great track record to this position. He began his career in Findlay, Ohio, in August, 2003. During his tenure there Dan was a Distinguished Executive in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2007. Dan was promoted to Senior District Executive for the Greater Cleveland Council in April, 2008. An Eagle Scout, Dan Varn was born and raised in Canton, Ohio. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Ohio State University, majoring in history.

In addition, Steven Harris Jr. will move from District Executive in Freedom Trail to District Executive in Glacier Ridge, effective April 1, 2011. Steven has served the Freedom Trail District with distinction since joining the Greater Cleveland Council in April, 2010. Under his leadership, Freedom Trail was the first district to achieve 100% of their F.O.S. goal in 2011. Steven is a graduate of Cleveland State University, where he majored in marketing. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Cleveland and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Please join us in congratulating these fine staff members as they assume their new positions.

RECORD YOUR UNIT’S SERVICE HOURSYou can now enter your service hours at www.scouting.org/awards/

journeytoexcellence. This Web site will replace the Service to America site for recording your unit’s service to the community. Be sure to log Yard Charge, Eagle Scout, and any other service projects that your Scouts are involved with.

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the Trail Marker and promote your busi-ness or programs, contact David Kruse at (216) 458-8934. The best part of advertising in the Trail Marker is that you help provide Scouting programs to the 17,000 youth we serve each year.

NEW VERSION OF GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING RELEASEDAfter a thorough review and an

extensive revision, the latest version of the Guide to Safe Scouting is now available online at www.gccbsa.org. The changes include revisions of some sec-tions and elimination of others due to a lack of relevance. The printed Guide to

Safe Scouting is also available for purchase at the Scout Shop.

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Management

Scout Executive Barry Norris (216) 458-8910 [email protected]

Director of Field Service Marvin D. Smith (216) 458-8907 [email protected]

Director of Support Service Patrick Craven (216) 458-8913 [email protected]

Director of Development David Kruse (216) 458-8934 [email protected]

Camping Director Scott Johnson (216) 458-8909 [email protected]

Development Director Culeen Carey (216) 458-8948 [email protected]

Service Area 1

Field Director Ryan Shoemaker (216) 458-8922 [email protected]

The following report to Ryan Shoemaker

Sr. District Executive, Dover Rockport Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925 [email protected]

District Director, Quarrylands Dan Varn (216) 458-8919 [email protected]

District Director, Pioneer Dan Varn (216) 458-8919 [email protected]

District Executive, Glacier Ridge Steven Harris Jr. (216) 458-8935 [email protected]

District Director, Crooked Creek Matt Baker (216) 458-8920 [email protected]

District Executive, Cuyahoga Valley Eric Finn (216) 458-8917 [email protected]

Service Area 2

District Director James L.Dillon (216) 458-8908 [email protected]

The following report to James Dillon

District Director, Freedom Trail James L.Dillon (216) 458-8908 [email protected]

District Executive, Two Rivers Jonathan Sweet (216) 458-8923 [email protected]

Learning for Life

Learning for Life Coordinator Constance Speed (216) 458-8921 [email protected]

Learning for Life Coordinator Gertrude Wilson (216) 458-8932 [email protected]

Office Administrative Support

Business Manager David Brindza (216) 458-8929 [email protected]

Registrar - Membership Records Rose Greenberg (216) 458-8912 [email protected]

Administrative Asst/Accounting Asst Edith Rivas (216) 458-8928 [email protected]

Activities Administrative Support Shirely Surrell (216) 458-8906 [email protected]

Finance Administrative Support Heather McMillan (216) 458-8911 [email protected]

Camping/Program Administrative Support Chris Friswold (216) 458-8904 [email protected]

Receptionist/Training Support Joann McCaskill (216) 861-6060 [email protected]

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

Beaumont (440) 563-3319

Service Center FAX (216) 861-3431

Dauby Museum (216) 458-8946

Scout Shop (216) 274-0814

Scout Shop FAX (216) 274-0816

Scout Shop Manager Paula Puchajda (216) 274-0814 [email protected]

STAFF DIRECTORY FAQs for JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION PROGRAM 1. The Boy Scout form lists two service projects (no. 8) on

one side, but four for bronze, five for silver, and six for gold. That was a typo and it has been corrected. The requirement is to

have at least four service projects.

2. How will new units be impacted by the change to JTE? New units will start their journey as any other unit. They will start

when they originally charter, and work from that point on. An existing unit will start over as they begin a new charter year.

3. Will Journey to Excellence require the use of Internet advancement? No. Internet advancement has proven to be a good method for many units, and its use continues to

grow. Advancement records should be kept by every pack, troop, or crew and be used in this program, whether or not they use the Internet advancement program.

4. I see the tiered ratings as a detriment to some troops. Graduating Webelos or their parents could use the JTE rating to judge troops and only go to those with a gold or silver rating. Has this been considered?

This could happen. With the Journey to Excellence award, every troop will be working to improve so that the graduating Webelos, or new boys, will have gold or silver troops to pick from.

5. Will the 100-percent trained direct-contact leaders be going away? It would be good to have 100 percent of direct contact leaders trained. The reality today is that a

lower level matches actual performance, and units need to work at continuous improvement to reach the 100-percent level in the future.

6. Does a patrol campout count as a troop overnight? Does a den outdoor activity or a Webelos den overnight count as a pack outdoor activity? The requirement is intended for your full unit to participate, so a single patrol campout or den outdoor

activity would not count. However, if, for example, you had three patrols and each conducted their own patrol campout, your troop might count that as one troop overnight. Or, if each of your dens had their own outdoor activity, that might count as one outdoor activity for the pack.

7. Our Cubmaster has earned a knot for the Centennial Quality Unit Award. Will there be a different knot for JTE?

There isn‘t a knot in the works for JTE at this time, but there may be in the future.

JTE UNIT SPREADSHEETS AVAILABLENew Journey to Excellence spreadsheets have been developed for use by units and districts to keep

track of their JTE achievements and are now available online.The forms are in Microsoft Excel format. The first page will be used for data entry, while the second

page will automatically populate the spreadsheet with the calculations and achievements. It will total points earned for the unit or district, provide the overall point total, and indicate the level of achievement.

As units and districts enter data throughout the year, the spreadsheet will update their rank-ing on the Journey to Excellence scale of bronze, silver, or gold.

The spreadsheets can be found on Journey to Excellence Web sites at the following locations:•Volunteers—Go to www.scouting.org/volunteer and click on the council’s Journey to Excellence link•On www.myscouting.org, look under Council Tools

JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE SERVICE HOURS“Scouting’s Journey to Excellence” is the BSA’s new performance recognition program

designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. It is replacing the Centennial Quality Awards Program as a means of encouraging excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA.

One of the important areas of measurement is tracking your service hours and projects. To easily do that you can now enter your service hours at www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoex-cellence . Look for the “Service Project” area of the screen. There you can find the link to log your hours, information for first time users, ideas and tips for a successful service project, and sample reports that can be pulled by your council administrator. To enter your service hours click on “service hours Web site.” Choose “New User Click Here” or enter in your existing username and password.

Volunteers with a MyScouting account can also reach the Journey to Excellence service hour Web site by clicking on the Journey to Excellence Information link on the left side of the screen in the “Council Tools” section. Once you click the link, you will be directed to www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence and can follow the same procedures as listed above.

Users can still use www.goodturnforamerica and you will be redirected to the new data collection site.

WHAT JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE BRINGS TO YOUR UNIT

1. A framework for planning the year. • The Journey to Excellence standards are based on what successful units do to continu-

ally improve. • If your unit plans to achieve gold or silver Journey to Excellence, you’ll have a strong and

active program. 2. A method for evaluating your unit. • Journey to Excellence provides tangible measurements based on things you are likely

already tracking, such as how many campouts you have, how many youth are advancing, etc., and uses simple ways to calculate your performance.

3. Guidance in areas where you might do better. • As you track your performance against the Journey to Excellence standards, you can

easily see where you could improve. 4. Specif ic guidelines and standards of what is considered good perfor-

mance. • Journey to Excellence has specific, simple measures to help you. You can easily

compare what you are doing against the standards. 5. Early warning of potential problem areas. • You track any areas where your unit is not performing as you might like and have

plenty of time to make corrections. 6. Recognition for good Scouting. • You can proudly receive your bronze, silver, or gold recognition for your Scouting

unit for the year. 7. Benchmarking to get ideas and tips from other good units. • You can receive help and best practices in areas where other units have met the gold

standard. • In the areas where you are doing well, you can give help and ideas to other units.


CONGRATULATIONS, EAGLE SCOUTS WHERE ARE THEY NOW?QUARRYLANDS DISTRICTTroop 53 Musial Financial Services (SM – Russell Meadows) Carey Christopher WoodsTroop 201 Kiwanis Club of Olmsted Falls (SM – Ken Fox) Logan Moreno Gregory Andrew Paton Adam Lee Woodruff Edward Micheal ZajacTroop 401 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church (SM – David Kemme) John Patrick CorcoranTroop 664 Kiwanis Club of North Olmsted (SM – Jeff Campbell) Michael E. BehrendtTroop 777 River Church (SM – Jay Ryan) Mackenzie Philip Doherty

CUYAHOGA VALLEY DISTRICTTroop 175 Brecksville United Methodist Church (SM – Brian Zimlich) Collin David BreimeierTroop 389 St. Monica Roman Catholic Church (SM – Douglas Wolski) Ronald James TomolaTroop 810 Church of the Assumption (SM – Rick Dzurnak) Jacob Thomas Durda Eric Eisenmann

GLACIER RIDGE DISTRICTTroop 22 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (SM – Ari Klein) Joseph Edward QuandtTroop 403 Forest Hill Church (SM – Brian Baumgartner) Collin Dempsy BrubakerTroop 620 Gesu Church (SM – Steve Sheppard) Matthew Christopher Orosz

CROOKED CREEK DISTRICTTroop 821 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (SM – Anthony Jang) Adam Matthew Kobe

Michael Mackay is the president of Mackay Engineering and Surveying Company. Although Michael received a bachelor's degree in civil engineer-ing from the University of Notre Dame in 1974, he immediately began law school. He received a Juris Doctor Degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1977. He practiced law in a small firm and then with a large engineering/construction firm for several years and finally decided that he wanted to work with his father.

As a professional engineer and a registered surveyor, Michael is expe-rienced in all facets of land development, municipal engineering, ALTA/ACSM Surveys and contract administration. In addition, Michael is a con-struction arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and currently the City Engineer for the City of Rocky River, Middleburg Heights and Fairview Park. He is a member of the Ohio Bar.

Michael and his wife, Jeanne, reside in Lakewood and have been mar-ried for 28 years. They have four children: Moira, Ian, Hannah and Devon. In his spare time, Michael enjoys running and golf. He and Jeanne are looking forward to traveling now that they are almost finished with college expenses! Four years ago, he joined the team of career sponsors for the Eagle Scout Recognition dinner. He enjoys the time spent with these fine young men and his connection back to Scouting.

How, when and where did you join Scouting?I joined Cub Scouts in the 4th grade at St. Bartholomew Church in Middleburg Heights. There were a lot of boys in our

pack and my mom was our Den Mother. I crossed over to Boy Scouts, Troop 172 and earned my Eagle Scout award my junior year of high school in 1969. There was a group of us and we all motivated each other to stay on task.

Scouting was rigorous but it was a lot of fun. Our Scoutmaster was an Army Sergeant in World War II and he was always pushing us. My father helped out as much as he could and in the end, encouraged me to finish up the requirements for Eagle Scout.

Can you highlight some of your best camping trips? We camped at Beaumont and I looked forward to going each summer. I will never forget the time at summer camp that we

took an overnight canoe trip down the Grand River. It was one of my first summer camps and it sounded fun. Needless to say, we hadn’t planned on rain but that is exactly what we experienced the whole time. I wasn’t prepared and all my gear was soaking wet. I covered myself with my poncho and slept in the canoe which didn’t work out too well. I did not sleep the entire night.

I never experienced a high adventure camp as a Scout but have spent many weeks camping at the Boundary Waters in Min-nesota, Glacier National Park, and Yellowstone National Park. Because of all the outdoor skills I learned in Scouting, I was always prepared – my friends did not enjoy that benefit.

What were your favorite Scouting activities?I loved camping and hiking. I also liked the planning and preparation for a camping trip. It was great not having parents tell

us what to do. Scouting definitely instilled many life-long skills and interests. What was your favorite merit badge?I guess my favorite merit badge would be swimming. We had a pool in our back yard so I already loved swimming. To earn

the Swimming Merit Badge, I learned the drown-proofing technique where you could survive for hours without a life vest. I also learned how to create a life jacket using the clothes I was wearing. I spent a lot of time in our pool practicing the technique to fill my wet clothes and tying the “air” pockets before I had a life vest that worked!

What skills did you learn in Scouting that you still use today?I learned something valuable with each merit badge I earned. I love to cook and am able to accomplish many home repairs.

I have taught many of the survival skills that I learned to my children and friends when hiking and camping. I can also identify many trees and birds because of the Nature Merit Badge. And I use my knots all the time!

Did Scouting impact your major in college or career choice? I suppose Scouting did impact my career choices because Scouting helped me realize that I could achieve difficult tasks and

not be afraid to try new and challenging projects. Even though badges seemed overwhelming and difficult in the beginning, after working through them with others, I came to understand that I could achieve and learn difficult concepts/tasks by sticking to it and listening to the guidance of others. Engineering and law were therefore, not as intimidating to pursue because I had the confidence I needed from my Scouting experiences.

How did your Eagle Scout award help you in school and your career?I was and still am, always prepared…look at my notes now! The Scouting program taught me to be organized. I am suc-

cessful because these traits were instilled in me at an early age and became part of who I am and how I accomplish the various aspects of my job.

What point of the Scout law was most important to you?Helpful is most important to me. I am sort of a people pleaser and have expertise in many useful areas that I like to share with

residents. As the city engineer for three cities, I am interacting with all different types of constituents – residents, officials, and contractors – my “bosses”. Being helpful facilitates the work I am responsible for.

What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? As an Eagle Scout, I feel a sense of accomplishment that I went through the various ranks and rigors of earning merit badges.

I am very proud to be an Eagle Scout and to be involved with BSA which helps young men set and achieve goals, develop leader-ship skills, and be great citizens of our communities and world.

As a volunteer, what do you like most about Scouting now?As an Eagle Scout career sponsor, I thoroughly enjoy meeting and spending time with these fine young men. It gives me a

sense of encouragement that they are committed to good values, they are very courteous and each year it seems that the Eagle Scouts get better and better. It definitely gives me hope for our future.

ONLINE INTERNET ADVANCEMENT SYSTEMPROCESS RANkS AND AWARDS

FOR PACkS, TROOPS, TEAMS, CREWS, SHIPS, AND POSTSUnits can now submit advancement for unit youth members online

using BSA’s Internet Advancement System. You will find this method to be easy, convenient, and accurate because you will enter the informa-tion yourself. The system is separate from Internet Charter Renewal, but uses a similar concept. Unit leaders can record awards, ranks, and merit badges directly to BSA's official youth member records with the online system.

Use Internet Advancement for the following:• Add ranks, merit badges, and awards• Update information on existing advancements (except the Eagle

Scout rank).

To use Internet Advancement:1. Select your unit advancement processor. This person must have

Internet connectivity and Microsoft Internet Explorer.2. Obtain a unit ID code from the council. 3. Gather information for advancement, including merit badge

applications and advancement records with dates. 4. Click "Internet Advancement" below on this page. Follow the

instructions in Internet Advancement to process advancements and print an advancement report.

5. Have the appropriate people sign the printed unit advancement report and submit it to the council. Save a copy for your files. Units should submit monthly before the end of each month, or more often if needed.

6. In December, submit a report before the end of the month to update your unit and council statistics.

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NATHAN L. DAUBY MUSEUM REPORT

WANTED

Trail Marker issues – May/June 2008

Pinewood Derby patches – 2000 thru 2005

Patrol Flags – official or handmade

Please include your name, address, and phone number with all donations.

Mail or bring items to:Greater Cleveland Council, Boy Scouts of America

Attn. Museum Committee2241 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115

The Nathan Dauby Scout Museum

is presently in need of the following

items to complete its numerous and various

collections:

THE WILFORD SCOUT CABIN

Location: Coronado Avenue, East Cleveland near St. Clair and Eddy Road. Acreage is 1 lot 100x100 value $25, 875.00.

John Wilford set up a trust fund to sup-port Scouting activities and building maintenance.

Go into camping with these feelings and the spirit of Scouting and you cannot go wrong:

I sparkle you with ENTHUSIASM. Without it, you will be at a loss. Enthusiasm is like a spring breeze, it catches everyone around you and makes the day.

I ask you to take along a bit of INSPIRATION. Help those Cub Scouts and fellow leaders along the way to do their best and that is all we ask.

Strive for EFFICIENCY. I know it is hard to really have the time to know all about the program in such a short time, but you can know your area, and this is what I ask of each of you.

You will receive FRIENDSHIP if you give it. These boys check into camp with bright smiles and are ready for a great program, but underneath it all they are scared and will need your friendship to see them through.

Be FLEXIBLE. We will try to stay within the program as it is written, but things do happen and we must change to make it more of a success. So don’t be upset, just work with us, the boys, and all of the people who want to make this program work.

Have HUMILITY. Know the program, but there is a great difference between arrogantly displaying our knowledge and quietly, in a spirit of friendship and helpfulness, having the humility which enables us to pass on our knowledge.

We have a duty to keep Scouting GENUINE. Scouting is a way of doing things, not just skills. It is a way of life.

At all times we display complete and absolute LOYALTY, loyalty to our principles, to our traditions and the methods and policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

Offer a CHALLENGE to the Cub Scouts, but don’t push too hard for perfection. Ask them to do their best and have fun in doing the program.

KEEP THE PROGRAM MOVING. If there are too many boys at once to do a program right, have a plan – games, knots or some program to keep the boys going. They have more energy than you will ever know.

Thank you very much from my heart for taking time, energy and love to help with this program of resident camp. Without each of you, we could never offer this program and I appreciate you very much.

GOD BLESS AMERICAIn early 1940, Kate Smith, a fiercely patriotic American,

and the biggest star on radio, was deeply worried about her country.

She asked Irving Berlin if he could give her a song that would re-ignite the spirit of American patriotism and faith. He said he had a song that he had written in 1917, but never used it. He said she could have it. She sat at the piano and played it and realized how good it was. She called Mr. Berlin and told him that she couldn’t take this from him for nothing. So, they agreed that any money that would be made off the song would be donated to the Boy Scouts of America. Thanks to Kate Smith and Irving Berlin, the Scouts have received millions of dollars in royalties.

Frank Sinatra said that when Kate Smith, whom he considered the greatest singer of his age, first sang this song on the radio, a million guys got ‘dust’ in their eyes and had to wipe the tears the ‘dust’ caused.

If you can watch and listen without ‘dust’ getting in your eyes, you have no soul. Sit back and enjoy a Real Star.

http:/ /www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnQDW-NMaRS

BUCk’S BEATITUDESBlessed is the man who does not bellyache.

Blessed is the man who can see a job and does it.

Blessed is the man who is trustworthy.

Blessed is the man who sees beauty in sunsets, finds inspiration in a f low, and sermons in stone.

Blessed is the man who, in spite of busy life activi-ties, does not forget there are silent forests, brooks that babble, and music in the wind.

Blessed is the man who can see you make a fool of yourself and doesn’t think you have done a permanent job.

Blessed is the man who does not try to blame all his failures on someone else.

Blessed is the man who can appreciate fine music, enjoy a good painting and love a good book.

Blessed is the man who can meet his successes with humility and his failures with determination.

Blessed is the man who can say that the boy he was would be proud of the man he is.

Blessed is the man who lights the candle of Scout-ing in the eyes of a boy.

Blessed is the man who can keep his big mouth shut.

LIFESAVING AND MERITORIOUS ACTION AWARDSWHAT DO YOU kNOW?

LIFESAVING AWARDSThe Boy Scouts of America launched its medals recognition program

in 1911 to recognize Scouts and commissioned leaders who had saved a life. The first Honor Medal recipient was Charles Scruggs of Cuero, Texas, who received a bronze medal in 1911.

From 1911 to 1923, 23 Gold Medals, 140 Silver Medals, and 431 Bronze Medals were awarded. In 1923, the awards were redesigned and renamed.

Honor Medal With Crossed Palms The Honor Medal With Crossed Palms may be awarded

in exceptional cases to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save a life at extreme risk to self.Awarded in 2010: 19 Cumulative awards since 1924: 250

Honor Medal The Honor Medal may be awarded to a youth member or

adult leader who has demonstrated unusual heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save a life at considerable risk to self.Awarded in 2010: 37 Cumulative awards since 1923: 2,271

Heroism Award The Heroism Award, formerly the Certificate of Heroism,

may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has demonstrated heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save a life at minimum risk to self. The action taken need not involve attempts of rescue or risk to self, but must put into practice Scouting skills and/or ideals.Awarded in 2010: 149 Cumulative awards since 1923: 5,801

MERITORIOUS ACTION AWARDSMedal of Merit The Medal of Merit may be awarded to a youth member or

adult leader who has performed some outstanding act of service of a rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others.Awarded in 2010: 75 Cumulative awards since 1945: 6,002

National Certificate of MeritThe National Certificate of Merit may be awarded to a youth member or

adult leader who has performed a significant act of service that is deserving of special national recognition.

Awarded in 2010: 87 Cumulative awards since 1989: 1,588

Conservation Award, William T. Hornaday Award This award program was created to recognize those who

have made significant contributions to conservation. Formerly the Wildlife Protection Medal, it was begun in 1914 by Dr. Wil-liam T. Hornaday, director of the New York Zoological Park and founder of the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. After his death in 1937, the award was renamed in Dr. Hornaday’s honor and became a Boy Scouts of America award.Awarded in 2010: 196 Cumulative awards since 1914: 3,995


FINANCIAL NEWS2011 GOOD SCOUT AWARD LUNCHEON

TUESDAY, MAY 10RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL - GRAND BALLROOM

12:00 – 1:30 P.M.

LEADERSHIP: Chairman: Bob Troop, CEO of the Shamrock Companies

CONCEPTThe Good Scout Award Luncheon serves to highlight

the strong commitment made to the Greater Cleveland community by a local corporation and individual. Through the Good Scout Award Luncheon the Greater Cleveland Council, BSA has the unique opportunity to share the Scouting story with the business community. During the course of the luncheon, the 80 table hosts will be given the opportunity to ask their guests to make a contribution to Scouting. In this way the Boy Scouts plan on raising over $325,000 from the local community.

2011 Corporate Good Scout Award Honoree: The Cleveland Clinic

Guest Speaker: Alvin Townley, Eagle Scout and author of Legacy of Honor and Spirit of Adventure.

COUNCIL FACTSThe Greater Cleveland Council, BSA endeavors to

expand our service to the youth of the city of Cleveland through our Urban Emphasis Initiative. This program focuses on preventative, values-based activities for youth in our under-served neighborhoods. Scouting has a proven record of positively impacting the lives of youth involved in its programs. This year, the council will serve over 17,000 youth through over 400 community-based programs. It is important to note that over 5,000 of those youth currently participate in programs within the city of Cleveland through our Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing and Learning for Life programs. The Good Scout Award Luncheon will provide an opportunity for the council to directly touch the lives of our most needy youth by providing the much-needed funds to support our expanding programs.

2011 SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENTBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL

SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT DAY

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30HILL’N DALE CLUB, MEDINA

The mission of the Greater Cleveland Council Sporting Clays Tournament is to pro-vide an avenue for corporations and community leaders to raise funds to support Scouting programs, which ensure that every youth has the opportunity to participate in the quality character-education program of the Boy Scouts of America.

For additional information contact:Co-Chairman: Co-Chairman: BSA Staff Advisor: John MacIntosh Ken Haber David KruseManaging Partner, KPMG CFO, OM Group, Inc Greater Cleveland Council (216) 875-8358 (216) 263-7458 (216) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Corporate Table Sponsorship Options:

• $20,000 Scoutmaster Sponsor includes “Scoutmaster” recognition using company logo in all printed materials, signage at the lunch, preferred table seating for up to eight guests.

• $10,000 Eagle Sponsor includes “Eagle” recognition using com-pany logo in all printed materials, signage at the lunch, preferred table seating for up to eight guests.

• $7,500 Life SponsorIncludes “Life” recognition using com-pany logo in all printed materials, signage at the lunch, preferred table seating for up to eight guests.

• $5,000 Star ScoutIncludes “Star” recognition using com-pany logo in all printed materials, signage at the lunch, preferred table seating for up to eight guests.

• $3,500 First Class Sponsorincludes “First Class” recognition using company logo in all printed materials, signage at the lunch and a table for up to eight guests.

• $2,500 Tenderfoot Scout Sponsorincludes “Tenderfoot” recognition in all printed materials, signage at the lunch and a table for up to eight guests.

2011 POPCORN SALE

FIND ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED FOR THIS YEAR’S POPCORN SALE ON PAGES 14 AND 15!


FRIENDS OF SCOUTING 2011

SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING2011 CALENDAR

BY DATE ACTION ITEM RESPONSIBLE

March 15 Recruit District School Night Chairman District Executive/District Membership Chairman

May Council School Night To Join Scouting Orientation Kickoff Meeting for Chairman, Membership Chairman, District Commissioner and District Executive District Executive June 10 Proposed Dates by School Districts due District Executive June 10 School Superintendents meeting to explain the program, approve the dates and request cooperation and use of schools, and arrange for a time at a superintendent’s meeting with elementary school principals in larger school districts, recruit needed personnel. District School Night Chairman, Membership Chairman, District Commissioner could also attend this meeting. District Executive June 30 Recruit school coordinators School Night Chairman June 30 District School Night Kick-offs. School Night Chairman, Confirm participation, orientation for District Commissioner, commissioner Staff/ School Membership Chairman and District Executive

June & August Set up in-school visits District Executive & team

August 1 Media promotion begins Council Chairman / District Aug. – Sept. School Night Month - Open Houses, District Executive, strong advertising, and School Nights District membership teams October 30 2nd round (if needed) ALL

Nov. - Dec. Membership inventory given out at Roundtables and Commissioner Staff meetings District Commissioner

December Roundup ends! All District & unit goals are achieved goals!

December Applications returned at Roundtables District Commissioner ADC, Unit Leader and District Executive December Celebrate Unit victories ALL

NEW ALUMNI AWARDThe national Alumni Relations Committee is pleased to

announce a newly-created award: the Alumni Award. The requirements are available at www.BSAalumni.org for regis-tered alumni. If you or someone you know is not registered, it only takes a few minutes.

The BSA’s definition of alumni is, “everyone positively and personally impacted by the Boy Scouts of America – former Scouts,

family members of Scouts past and present, volunteers past and present, community leaders, and the millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day.”

The recognition items for the Alumni Award include a very nice-looking square knot AND lapel pin, which will be sold by Supply Group as restricted inventory items. Recipients of the award must show an approved application by both their council alumni committee AND the national Alumni Relations office before they purchase their square knot and/or lapel pin.

DISTRICT / CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN 2011 Goals 4/12/11 actual % of GoalCrooked Creek / Steve Eisenberg $85,000 $53,299 62.7% Community $17,000 $3,493 20.5% Family / Bryan Kostura $30,000 $24,656 82.2% Good Scout Luncheon / James Oh $38,000 $25,150 66.2%Cuyahoga Valley / Alex Depaoli $50,000 $38,748 77.5% Community / Joel Knapp $8,000 $8,918 111.5% Family / Phil Paulsen $28,000 $25,580 91.4% Good Scout Luncheon / Jim Stephanadis $14,000 $4,250 30.4%Dover Rockport / Vincent Shemo $63,000 $46,071 73.1% Community / John Yingling $9,500 $7,373 77.6% Family / Jackie Dixon $42,500 $29,998 70.6% Good Scout Luncheon / James Burge $11,000 $8,700 79.1%Glacier Ridge / Mark Dent $97,000 $62,190 64.1% Community / Mark Mendes $18,000 $4,333 24.1% Family / Jeffrey Gifford $39,000 $35,357 90.7% Good Scout Luncheon / Mark Dent $40,000 $22,500 56.3%Pioneer / Giles Manias $46,000 $37,202 80.9% Community / Steve Thompson $9,000 $3,058 34.0% Family / Bob Trompak $25,000 $26,644 106.6% Good Scout Luncheon / Kathi O’Connor $12,000 $7,500 62.5%Quarrylands / Richard Voigt $61,000 $34,254 56.2% Community / Eddy Bond $13,000 $5,038 38.8% Family / Tim Roshetko $35,500 $25,716 72.4% Good Scout Luncheon / Robert McDonald $12,500 $3,500 28.0%SA1 $402,000 $271,764 67.6% Freedom Trail / James Thompson $15,000 $23,878 159.2% Community $6,700 $600 9.0% Family / Janet Barron $1,800 $528 29.3% Good Scout Luncheon / John Slavik $6,500 $22,750 350.0%Two Rivers / John Ertz $44,000 $30,973 70.4% Community / James Sammon $19,600 $9,830 50.2% Family / Greg Pappin $3,900 $3,393 87.0% Good Scout Luncheon / David Bonifas $20,500 $17,750 86.6%SA2 $59,000 $54,851 93.0%COMMUNITY / Jack Freeman $100,800 $42,643 42.3%FAMILY / Laura Passerallo $205,700 $171,872 83.6%GOOD SCOUT LUNCHEON / Bob Troop $154,500 $112,100 72.6%District Division $440,000 $326,615 74.2%

COUNCIL SUMMARY: 2011 Goal 4/12/11 Actual % of goalCOMMUNITY / Jack Freeman $100,800 $42,643 42.3%FAMILY / Laura Passerallo $205,700 $171,872 83.6%DISTRICT GSL / Bob Troop $154,500 $112,100 72.6%COUNCIL GSL / Bob Troop $170,000 $73,400 43.2%PACESETTER / Jim McClurg $125,000 $81,940 65.6%OTHER $0 $3,927 TOTAL / David Gooch $735,000 $485,882 66.1%


COUNCIL EVENTS

THE 2013 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREEADVENTURERS WANTED!Get ready! The 2013 National Jamboree is coming and it isn’t your father’s jamboree. We’re talking seriously high adventure, people! Whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking,

and more - with 50,000 of your closest friends at the brand new summit Bechtel Reserve in the wilds of West Virginia.

Check out the key dates and start planning now to be a part of history at the very first jamboree at The Summit. The Jamboree is July 15 – 24, 2013.

Board member Mike Brady will chair the Jamboree committee. His first task will be to select adult leadership for the four troops and Venturing crew. He will be forming a selection committee soon. Check out the Jamboree Web site to apply to attend the Jamboree. Applications for the Jamboree will be available soon.

For more information, go to: https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jambo-ree2013/Pages/default.aspx

CORPORATE PINEWOOD DERBY

RACE FOR SCOUTINGCorporate/Adult Pinewood Derby

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011, 6:30 PMPAT O’BRIEN CHEVY WESTLAkE

Food, Beverage, Entertainment,And the BIG RACE

For more info contact Jim [email protected]

(216) 458-8908

CUB SCOUT SHOOTING SPORTS REGULATIONS

Shooting sports provide fun and adventure for boys. Archery and BB gun shooting teach skills, discipline, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and conservation, all of which are elements of good character valued by Scouts.

Archery and BB-gun shooting are restricted to day camps, Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, council-managed family camping programs, or council activities where there are properly trained supervisors and all standards for BSA shooting sports are enforced. Archery and BB-gun shooting are not to be done at the den or pack level.

Archery and BB gun shooting belt loops and pins may be earned only at the camps and activities listed above. These programs are designed to emphasize safety and marksman-ship development under the direction of trained range officers using nationally approved instructional methods.

Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cub Scouts, and Bear Cub Scouts are not permitted to use any other type of pistol or firearm, including pellet guns.

Webelos Scouts are permitted to use air rifles at Webelos resident camp in accordance to BSA national standards for resident camp


SAVE THE DATECOME JOIN MORE THAN 4,000 SCOUTS AND LEADERS FOR

YARD CHARGE!!!SATURDAY,

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Don’t miss this opportunity to “Do a Good Turn” for elderly homeowners who need our help!

This year the goal is to rake the leaves of at least 1,600 yards of elderly homeowners in the Greater Cleveland Council. To sign up, plan to attend the August Roundtable or contact the Council Service Center at (216) 861-6060. We really need your help in the City of Cleveland.

All youth participating in Yard Charge will receive a limited edition Yard Charge patch!


2011 TRAINING SCHEDULEDistrict Training Date Time Location Contact Fee

GCC Cub Scout Shooting Sports Training Saturday, May 7, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Beaumont Scout Reservation, 2429 N. ST RT 45, Rock Creek, OH 44085 Scott Johnson (216) 458-8909, [email protected] $10

(limited to 30 registrants)

QL Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Fri., 9/16 - Sun., 9/18 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. Beaumont Scout Reservation - Cub World, 2429 N. ST RT 45, Rock Creek, OH 44085 Patrick O’Leary, (440) 846-9665, [email protected] $45

QL Boy Scout Leader Specific Sunday, November 06 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cuyahoga County Library, Strongsville - 18700 Westwood Dr. Patrick O’Leary, (440) 846-9665, [email protected] $5

GCC Fast Start online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee

GCC Severe Weather Training online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org One registered person must be trained in every unit no fee

GCC This is Scouting online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all leaders no fee

GCC Safe Swim Defense online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee

GCC Safety Afloat online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee

GCC Troop Committee Challenge online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all troop committee members no fee

GCC Cub Scout Leader Specific Training online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee

GCC Youth Protection online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all adult leaders no fee

GCC Venturing Leader Specific Training Year round by appointment Our Venturing training team is willing to travel to your unit’s location to provide training Paula Berghauser, (440) 230-0637, [email protected] $5

ATTENTION ADULT LEADERS IN ALL SCOUT PROGRAMS…

“On my honor I will do my best…”You are a dedicated volunteer Scouter. Every day you are interested in and work hard to make a positive impact on

and touching lives of the youth in your community. If this is you it is likely that you have done and are prepared to do whatever is necessary to accomplish your mission and, being the best trained adult leader has to be on that list of what-ever it takes.

As adult leaders we have a choice in doing our best. You have chosen to serve and you want the best for your youth. The best leaders are always looking to learn how to run a vibrant, “fun” and successful program that holds the interest of the youth. It has been proven many times over the last 100 years that keeping the fun and excitement in the Scouting program is the best way to keep the youth engaged and active.

WHAT IS WOOD BADGE?Wood Badge is a proven leadership training course for adult leaders. It teaches skills that are useful in Scouting, in

families, at work and elsewhere in our lives. The program is for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing unit leaders, as well as council and district leaders and professionals.

Wood Badge is one of the best training courses because of the way you will be exposed to the full potential of the Scouting experience and program. Even with all the training you may have had in your career, you simply will not get what you will learn at Wood Badge anywhere else. At Wood Badge we bring it all together for you as we teach a diverse group of adult leaders how to Do Your Best as an adult leader and volunteer.

WHY GO TO WOOD BADGE?The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop the skills of leaders who are motivated and passionate about strengthening

Scouting units as they deliver the full value of the mission of the Boy Scouts of America: “to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.”

You go to Wood Badge to improve your leadership of small groups, and your understanding of how teams develop. The heart of Wood Badge is small group leadership. It is great fun too. This training is not only to help you in Scout-ing… it will help you improve all aspects of your life.

SAVE THE DATE!The next Greater Cleveland Council Wood Badge course to be held at Beaumont Scout Reservation: Weekend #1: Friday, April 20, to Sunday, April 22, 2012 and Weekend # 2: Saturday, May 19, to Monday, May 21, 2012.I know you are ready to join us!Wayne BergmanYour 2012 GCC Wood Badge Course Director

PS: Bring a friend and get this best training together!

Here is what Scouters have said about “Why” they attended Wood Badge: “I took Wood Badge because I wanted the best training I could get. And I got it!”

“I took WB because I was trying to help rebuild a PACK that had suffered from a big ugly leader/adult blow-out….. I had no idea what it was really all about, going into it. ADC/TG/TC was right and I have not regretted taking WB for a moment.”

“…we found a great group of Scouters who cared about each other and the program, and we’ve integrated ourselves into each other’s resource pool!”

“I was glad to learn new ways to focus my leadership skills. I loved meeting new people from different areas. I got lots of new ideas for our TROOP.”

“I went to Wood Badge. I have never to this day regretted the deci-sion. In fact, I am still finding ways to apply what I learned and help other leaders and youth.”“Best management or any other training I ever had. As a bonus I met some great people.”


BADEN-POWELL INSTITUTE BIG SUCCESSOver 200 volunteers spent Saturday, March 19, taking advanced training courses at

this year’s Baden-Powell Institute. Some 58 non-required training courses took place, including fly-fishing, running a fun pack meeting, Dutch oven cooking, computers, how to handle your unit’s finances and much, much more. “The courses were selected to help leaders put on a fun Scouting program, beyond the basic leaders skills trainings already offered by the BSA,” said event chairman Waverly McFarland. “The positive feedback shows that we hit the mark and provided a great service to our volunteers”.

The event was held at the Polaris Career Center in Middle-burg Heights, and included dozen of midway exhibitors from inside and outside of Scouting. Greater Cleveland Council President Elect Howard Lewis was the keynote speaker and started the day off with his inspirational story of how Scouting took him off the streets as a youth and made him the success-ful businessman he is today.

A special salute goes out to 41 volunteer instructors and the key committee members who made the event possible including: Wave McFarland, Patrick O’Leary, Nikki Lee, David Madigan, Glenn Morrical, Joe Cook, Terry Duncan, Stephanie Rick-etts and Bob Divincenzo.

MARk YOUR CALENDARS FOR NEXT YEAR’S EVENT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2012

AT THE POLARIS CAREER CENTER.

. Photos Courtesy of Mark Horning


BEAUMONT SUMMER CAMP 2011 RESERVATIONSCAMP WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4

June 19 - June 25, 2011 June 26 - July 2, 2011 July 3 - July 9, 2011 July 10 - July 16, 2011BROADBENTAspen Glen Freedom Trail Troop 983 OC GWR Troop 306 OC GWR Troop 360Chestnut Freedom Trail Troops 337/183 Quarrylands Troop 777 Pioneer Troop 221Ermer OC GWR Troop 9115 OC GWR Troop 4020 Cuyahoga Valley Troop 882 Dover Rockport Troop 115Hemlock GroveHemlock Point Crooked Creek Troop 233 Quarrylands Troop 630 Dover Rockport Troop 159Meadows OC GWR Troop 179 Glacier Ridge Troop 15 Crooked Creek Troop 380 Glacier Ridge Troop 662Poplar Crooked Creek Troop 177Twin Ash Cuyahoga Valley Troop 175 Glacier Ridge Troop 620Valley View / 14 PT Dover Rockport Troop 729 OC Erie Shores Troop 385 OC GWR Troop 9105White Oak / 14 PT Glacier Ridge Troop 179 Quarrylands Troop 664 OC GWR Troop 184 OC FC Troop 109

Tulip Grove / 14 PT OC GWR Troop 41Wolff / 14 PT OC GWR Troop 55 OC GWR Troop 71 Crooked Creek Troop 278

MCCAHILL Lone HickoryLong NeedleRiversideTrumbullTwisted Trees Dover Rockport Troop 287Whispering Leaves Crooked Creek Troop 821 Glacier Ridge Troop 143 Freedom Trail Troop 931 Pioneer Troop 88

MCINTOSHLodge No. 1 OC French Creek Troop 57Lodge No. 2 OC GWR Troop 86 Two Rivers Troop 515Lodge No. 3 OC GWR Troop 4062 OC GWR Troop 91 OC GWR Troop 34Lodge No. 4 FT/2R Provisional TroopsLodge No. 5 OC GWR Troop272

TINNERMAN CANOE BASE 2011 RESERVATIONSCrew Week 1-Staff Week Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

June 26 - July 2 July 3 - 9, 2011 July 10 -16, 2011 July 17 -23, 2011 July 24 - 30, 2011Bus 1 MV Troop 236 CC Troop 309 CV Troop 810 QL Troop 610 Dayton, OH Pepper Pike, OH Broadview Hts., OH Brookpark, OH Bus 2 MV Troop 236 GR Troop 15 CV Troop 810 GR Troop 620 Dayton, OH Shaker Heights, OH Broadview Hts., OH University Hts., OHBus 3 MV Troop 236 CV Troop 575 Dayton, OH Brecksville, OH Bus 4 HOO Troop 427 HOO Troop 334 HOO Troop 333 Amherst, OH NO BUS Avon, OHBus 5 HOO Troop 334 QL Troop 664 NO BUS North Olmsted, OH PI Troop 221 ON BUSCrew 6 - NO BUS DR Troop 41 GPC Troop 262 Bay Village, OH Pittsburgh, PACrew 7 - NO BUS GPC Troop 262 Pittsburgh, PA

For reservations or additional information, contact Chris Friswold at (216) 458-8904


CAMPMASTER APPLICATIONBoy Scouts of America Greater Cleveland Council No. 440

BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATIONRock Creek Ohio

Please type or print clearlyPERSONAL INFORMATION

Name_______________________________________Date of Birth___/___/____Street address_______________________________________________________City_________________________________State_____Zip code_____________Home phone(_____)_____________Business phone_(_____)________________email address________________________________________________________Social Security #_______________________Driver’s License #_______________

SCOUTING INFORMATIONCurrently registered in Scouting [ ] Yes [ ] No Council___________________________________________________________Position____________________________________________ Unit #_________Were you in Scouting as a youth? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, what was your highest rank______________________________________Are you a member of the Order of the Arrow? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, what honor?__________________________________________________Please list any honors or awards you received from the BSA______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Do you have any additional BSA training that would benefit you as a campmaster?___________________________________________________________________What weekend program would you like to schedule?___________________________________________________________________Do you have any physical or medical disabilities that would limit your ability to perform assigned duties in camp? [ ] Yes [ ]No If yes, explain___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you want to be a campmaster at Beaumont?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

To the best of my knowledge the above information provided is true and correct and if accepted as a campmaster I do hereby agree to abide by all the rules and fulfill all the requirements as listed in the campmaster handbook. Applicant’s signature:__________________________________________________

Date:_________________________________

Applications should be mailed to:BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATIONP.O. BOX 235ROCK CREEK OHIO 44084

Attn: Camp Ranger

CAMPMASTER 2011 WEEkEND SCHEDULEEaster Apr 22-24-2011 ClosedWilderness Engineers Apr 29- May 1-2011 Adults Sign up to helpDave Thompson May 6-8-2011 High AdventureRon Frye May 13-15-2011 KnotsMike Janning May 20-22-2011 Flag etiquette

MORE CAMP INFO ON PAGE 16


TIMETABLEJuly 1 Sign up deadline for commission bonus (must also attend an orientation)July 30 Council-wide popcorn kick off (may use for bonus)August Popcorn orientations at the district level (may use for bonus)August 31 Popcorn Web site training-for newer units includes Web site info and other sale details (no bonus-units must attend any other training for bonus)September 7 Popcorn orientations for units unable to attend the one in their district or the council-wide kick off (may use for bonus)September 16 Show and Sell / Show and Deliver orders due (full cases only)September 30 Show and Sell / Show and Deliver distribution October 1 Sale beginsOctober 31 Sale endsNovember 2 Popcorn returns (full cases only)November 4 Take Order, units may order by containerNovember 6 Prize orders dueNovember 10 Payment due for Show and Deliver portion of sale (personal credit cards not accepted)November 18 Take Order distributionDecember 10 Full popcorn payment due (unit checks may be mailed)

COMMISSION PLAN30% Base commission2% Bonus commission for units who sign up by July 1 AND their unit popcorn kernel attends one of the popcorn orientations.2% Bonus if your unit averages $250 in popcorn sales per registered boy3.5% No prize option. (Units who do use prizes more than make this up with increased sales)

2011 UNIT POPCORN REGISTRATIONSign up now and fulfill the kind of year you want for your unit through the Trail’s End popcorn sale.

Popcorn Orientation sessions will be held July 30, during August, and early September

“YES, We will participate in the Trail’s End Popcorn Sale”Date: _____________________

District name: ____________________________________ Pack / Troop / Crew / Post / Ship # (circle one) Unit Popcorn Chairperson: _______________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________

City:_________________________________________________ Zip:___________

Home Phone: ( ) ________________________ Work Phone: ( ) ___________________________ Fax: ( ) ___________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________________

Units must return this form by July 1, 2011, AND have unit popcorn chair attend orientation to receive a 2% commission bonus.

2011 POPCORN SALE The 2011 popcorn sale will be very exciting. The Cavs, Monsters, Gladi-

ators and the Indians will be providing free tickets for Scouts who join the $600 Club. Q for the day will be back and revamped! Units will earn over $400,000 in revenue to support their Scouting programs. Scouts will have the opportunity to earn the prize of their choice using gift cards.

Of course Scouts will learn valuable skills to last them a lifetime.

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Received:__________________


THE BENEFITS OF SELLING POPCORN

It’s easy. The Trail’s End program is designed to be simple and easy to administer. The basic premise of the program is for Scouts, Scouters and families to take orders, and then distribute the products to the customers.

One Fundraiser for the Entire Year. With Trail’s End popcorn and the Ideal Scouting Year concept, you can plan on

doing just one fundraiser to meet all of your Scouting needs. For example, Pack 157 of the Quarrylands District sold over $28,000

worth of Popcorn in 2010. Of that, they were able to keep over $9,500 to meet the needs of a very active year of Cub Scouting through one fundraiser! Troop 95 in Glacier Ridge District sold $638 of popcorn per Scout and had a sale of nearly $4,500 with only 7 reg-istered Scouts in the troop.

High Commissions. Up to 37.5% of your sale stays in your unit. This money can be used to go camping, for advancements, to provide books or uniforms, to purchase equip-ment or other program supplies, volunteer training or for any other needs that you may have during your Ideal Year of Scouting.

No Out of Pocket Expenses for Unit. Since all sales are done through orders, there are

no up-front expenses for the unit. Your Support Team. The Greater Cleveland Council is committed to making this

campaign successful for you and your families. The volunteer and professional support system is extensive and excited to serve.

High Quality Product. Trail’s End popcorn is part of the Weaver Popcorn Company

(established in 1928), which is one of the world’s largest popcorn producers. They are committed to customer satisfaction and to the success of your individual unit campaign. Check them out at www.trails-end.com

Incentive Programs. To help with your campaign, a new and exciting Scout incentive program has been developed. This program will help you recognize your Scouts for outstanding sales efforts and will

help you realize your goal of an Ideal Year of Scouting. Back by popular demand is Q for a Day and free Monsters,

Indians, Gladiators, and Cavs tickets. $600 club Scouts will also receive a Zyclone!

On-Line selling. Scouts can sell on-line using Trail’s End’s Web site and easy-to-use

templates. Leaders will not even have to enter Scouts’ names. No product to handle, no money to collect, it’s easy and your Scouts can sell nation-wide.


WHAT’S UP WITH THE FRIENDS OF TINNERMAN AND TINNERMAN GUIDE ASSOCIATION…

At our Annual Meeting & Luncheon held on March 6 at the Service Center, the FOT/TGA paid tribute to Bill and Ginny Sweet who, for the past eight years, served as Tinnerman Director and Business Manager. Supporters of Tinnerman had a great time sharing memories of their adventures on the French River and the Georgian Bay, and everybody joined to express their appreciation to Ginny and Bill who retired from their posts this past winter.

Recently, the Board of Directors and Officers voted to honor Tom Gray for his dedication and service to Tinnerman over the years, including his long service as a com-missioner on the base.

Tom Gray was recognized with the William F. Wilcox Award at the Greater Cleve-land Council annual Appreciation Banquet held on Sunday, April 10, at the Hilton Garden Inn.

FOT/TGA President Larry Lohman reports: “… this past year was a busy one! Our main focus was to promote Tinnerman at every Scouting event, troop meeting and round table that we could attend. Board Members and recent guides have made many presenta-tions, but we were not able to reach as many Scouts and leaders as we should have. We need more help from every member of FOT/TGA, and anybody else who can help get the message out to a much broader audience. We also realigned our board and elected new officers. Everybody who loves Tinnerman is invited to attend our meetings held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Cleveland Council Service Center I hope to see a lot of new faces at our upcoming meetings.”

In March, we published our first newsletter in many years, and plan future issues three or four times a year, depending on information and stories our members and supporters of Tinnerman contribute. E-mail your pictures and tall tales about your adventures on the French to [email protected] or mail them to Editor, 3311 Warrensville Center Road #104, Shaker Heights, OH 44122. Also, if you did not receive a copy of the newsletter or our Annual Luncheon invitation, send your current contact information to the same e-mail or postal address, along with info about what you are up to these days.

WEBELOS RESIDENT CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

THURSDAY JULY 21 – SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2011

SCOUT/ADULT REGISTRATION

Scout Last Name: __________________________First Name: __________________

Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________

Phone (Daytime): ___________ (Evening): _____________ (Cell): _____________

Parent/Guardian E-Mail Address: __________________________________________

Pack No. _________ District: _____________________________________________

Grade in fall of 2011: _______________

Did you attend Webelos Resident Camp last year? ___Yes ___No Please tell us about any food allergies, religious or other special diet requirements (prior to camp): ______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

To ensure a Webelos Resident Camp T-Shirt, your registration must be received by 5/27/2011!

Webelos T-shirt Size (Please circle one):YM YL AM AL

Parent/Guardian T-shirt Size (Please circle one):AS AM AL AXL A2XL A3XL A4XL

(If in doubt, order the next size up – no exchanges will be made at camp)

Fees: Scout $100.00 (Before May 27, 2011) $_______________________ Scout $110.00 (After May 27, 2011) $_______________________ Adult $75.00 (Before May 27, 2011) $_______________________ Adult $85.00 (After May 27, 2011) $_______________________Adult T-Shirt $10.00 (AS, AM, AL, AXL) $_________10.00_________Adult T-Shirt $12.00 (2XL, 3XL, 4XL) $_________12.00_________ TOTAL AMOUNT PAID $_______________________

All campers (Both Webelos and adults) are required to have a completed annual health and medical record with them when they arrive at camp.

DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR HEALTH FORM WITH THIS REGISTRATION.Make checks payable to the Greater Cleveland Council B.S.A.

More information available at gccbsa.org/cubcamping

CAMP REGISTRATION

BEAUMONT PROVISIONAL CAMPINGIf a Scout is unable to attend with your unit, don’t let him miss the summer camp experi-

ence. Register him with one of our provisional units. Likewise, if a Scout wishes to experi-ence a second week of Summer Camp, sign him up with one of our provisional units.

Provisional campers will be placed with another unit from within the council. If a Scout would like to attend with another unit, the Scout or Scoutmaster should make arrangements with the Scoutmaster of the other unit before camp begins so that proper arrangements may be made. For this session of camp, the Scout should function as if he is a member of this unit and use this unit number on all camp paperwork so that advancement and other records are properly routed back at the end of the session.

Leadership for provisional campers is provided by adult volunteers from within the council in advance. For more information on provisional leaders, contact the Council Camping Director Scott Johnson at the Council Service Center. For more informa-tion on provisional campers, contact Jim Dillon at the Council Service Center at (216) 458-8908.


Stay current on Lodge news and functions...www.cuyahoga17.org

For e-mail contact information, go to www.cuyahoga17.org and click

“contact us”.

Dear Brothers, Cuyahoga Lodge #17 held their Spring Fellowship at Beaumont Scout Reservation

April 15-17, 2011. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who came out and helped run the Spring Fellowship Weekend. We are now on to June Ordeal which will be held June 3-5, 2011, and will be Members’ Choice, which means the youth that are attending Spring Fellowship will decide what events are going to take place. Go to the lodge Web site (www.cuyahoga17.org) for the flyer and more details.

After June Ordeal, I would like to host a social event during the summer such as a Cleveland Indians baseball game or a bowling party. Drop me a note on the Lodge Face-book page or contact me through the lodge Web site with any ideas.

Yours in BrotherhoodGregory A. PatonLodge ChiefCuyahoga Lodge 17Greater Cleveland Council

Lodge #17 Leadership

Greg Paton, Lodge Chief

Margie Bibbs, Lodge Adviser

Jack Sullivan, Finance

Norm Wells, Finance Adviser

Phillip Hearne, Membership

John Kochis, Membership Adviser

Mike Schloemer, Communications

Ken Fox, Communications Adviser

Shawn Tomkins, Program

Bill Marshall, Program Adviser

Greetings Fellow Arrowmen! May-June is shaping up to be a very exciting time for Cuyahoga Lodge, and we’d like to share all the events we have coming up!

May 13-15 Conclave Camp Manatoc, OH Come out and meet other arrowmen from our neighboring councils, gain valuable

training, watch impressive ceremony and dance team demonstrations, and enjoy a fun- packed weekend of fellowship. Contact Greg Paton ([email protected]) for more information.

May 23 Lodge Meeting GCC Service Center, ClevelandWe’ll be finalizing plans for our June Ordeal/Fellowship. Come out and be an active

part of your Lodge, and make your Lodge work for you!

June 3-5 June Ordeal Camp Beaumont, OHIf you are an ordeal candidate, come out and complete your Ordeal. If you are a Broth-

erhood candidate, come out and complete your Brotherhood membership. We will also be conducting youth officer elections at this weekend, so ALL arrowmen are encouraged to come out and support your Lodge and your youth officers. We need more youth to step up and take on leadership roles within the Lodge. For more information, contact Greg Paton ([email protected])

July 25 Lodge Meeting GCC Service Center, ClevelandCome out and help support your new youth officers, and find exciting ways to make

the Lodge work for you!

OTHER FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH ARROWMEN!!

Ceremonies Team:We are in the process of adding youth to our ceremonies team. No part is too small!

If you have any interest in drama, acting, public speaking or just Indian lore in general, come out and learn more about Ceremonies. Elangomats included! Everyone can play an important part! Contact Michael Schloemer ([email protected]) for more information.

Youth Officer (Top 5) and Committee Chairmen:The Lodge is looking for new youth to step up and serve the Lodge as youth officers for

the 2011-2012 year. Elections will be held during the June Ordeal. Come out and have your voice heard! Interested Arrowmen should contact Lodge Adviser Margie Bibbs ([email protected]) for more information.

2011 Summit Corps/Indian Summer 2011: These are phenomenal summer opportunities for high adventure and training! Slots

are filling up fast. Interested parties should attend Lodge meetings for more information, or visit http://event.oa-bsa.org/2011splash.htm

High Adventure: Opportunities for High Adventure trips at SIGNIFICANTLY reduced rates exist.

Interested parties should attend Lodge Meetings for more information. More information is also available at www.oa-bsa.org

OTHER LODGE NEWSArrowlink We are in the process of updating our contact records, and need your help! Arrowlink

is an email tool that our Lodge uses to contact members and pass on important informa-tion. If you’re not receiving these emails, we need your email information! Please con-tact Michael Schloemer ([email protected]) to give us your current email contact information.

TROOP REPRESENTATIVEIf your unit has an OA Troop Representative, please let the Lodge know! The OA

Troop Representative is an Eagle approved youth leadership position, and serves as the liaison between the Lodge and individual units. Contact Phillip Hearne ([email protected]), to give us your unit’s information.

Sincerely,Your Cuyahoga Lodge #17 Greg Paton, Lodge ChiefPhillip Hearne, Vice Chief of MembershipJack Sullivan, Vice Chief of FinanceMichael Schloemer, Vice Chief of Communications


Venturing officers

objectiVes: Get as many people ACTIVELY involved as soon as possible. Use people in positions where they utilize their strengths. Work together as all ideas are potentially good ideas.Show courtesy at meetings - one conversation at a time.Forget about the past and get on with building an organization that's right for the present and the YOUTH!Plan activities across the council while still encouraging units to plan and organize their own crews.

VOA Advisor Joe Marencik (440) 230-5048 [email protected] Training Paula Berghauser (440) 230-0637 [email protected] Cindy Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] VacantSea Scouting Ron Frye (330) 305-0029 [email protected] Richard Danielson (440) 777-9677 [email protected] Coordinator Ray Bartlett (440) 243-3881 Staff Advisor Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925 [email protected]

Venturing officers associationPresident Jonathan Marencik (440) 230-5048 [email protected] Vice President A.J. D’Angelo [email protected] Vice President VacantSecretary Priscilla Tamas [email protected] Treasurer Melissa VandenPlas [email protected]

PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS• Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.• Pass a BSA Class III physical for participation in high adventure activities.• Complete Adult Venturing Basic Training or Boy Scout Leader Specific Training.DATESAugust 12-14, 2011 andSeptember 9-11, 2011LOCATIONSBeaumont Scout Reservation, Rock Creek, OhioFirelands Scout Reservation, Wakeman, OhioPARTICIPANT COST$200.00 total cost- $75.00 non-refundable deposit due with application- $125.00 balance due by May 1, 2011Please make checks payable to: GCC BSACOURSE FRAMEWORKThe Powder Horn Course uses the requirements of the Ranger Award as the basis for the program. The course is hands-on exposure, which teaches leaders how to manage and acquire the resources for a successful high adventure program.

Course topics include:• First Aid • Emergency Preparedness• Cooking • Shooting Sports• Communication • Equestrian• Caving • Skiing• Land Navigation • SCUBA• Leave No Trace • Watercraft• Ecology • Lifesaving• Conservation • Fishing• Backpacking • Hunting• Mountaineering • Living History• Wilderness Survival • Star gazing/astronomy• COPE • Cycling/Mountain BikingOther topics include working with teenagers, goal setting, expeditionplanning, religious programs and Venturing awards.

POWDER HORN PARTICIPANT APPLICATION$75 deposit with Application

COMPLETE THIS FORM: (please print)Name:______________________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________City: _______________________________________State:____Zip: ___________Phone (Home): ______________________(Cell): __________________________E-mail: _____________________________________________________________Unit Type: Troop / Crew (circle) Unit #: ___________Scouting position: ____________________________________________________Council: ____________________________________________________________Mail to: Greater Cleveland Council, BSA, Powder Horn 2011 2241 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3295

POWDER HORN 2011VENTURING CREW LEADERS & BOY SCOUT TROOP LEADERS

OUTDOOR SkILLS TRAINING COURSE

CENTRAL REGION BSA NORTHEAST OHIO POWDER HORNHOSTED BY:

GREATER CLEVELAND COUNCIL and HEART OF OHIO COUNCILAUGUST 12-14, 2011 and SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2011

BEAUMONT SCOUT RESERVATION, ROCK CREEK, OHIOFIRELANDS SCOUT RESERVATION, WAKEMAN, OHIO

The Powder Horn Course is designed to expose Venturing adult leaders and Boy Scout adult leaders to the activities and resources necessary to operate a successful high adventure program for Venturing crews and Boy Scout troops. Powder Horn will familiarize leaders with the requirements needed to help Venturers earn the Ranger Award.

The course is not a total training program which would enable the leader to be an expert, or even selfsufficient, in aspects of outdoor skills. The Advisor or Boy Scout Leader will still need consultants to help provide a safe and correct outdoor / high adventure program. Participants will get hands-on experience in a variety of outdoor program areas. However, Powder Horn is a resource course, not a skill certification course.

WANT MORE INFORMATION?Contact: Tim O’Haire, 2011 Powder Horn Course Director,GCC, at fireship1776@

sbcglobal.net, or Diane Jones, Heart of Ohio Council at [email protected].

Beaumont Scout Reservation is one of two facilities operated by the Greater Cleve-land Council, Boy Scouts of America (the other is Tinnerman Canoe Base in Canada). It is located just north of Rock Creek, Ohio, on State Route 45. Beaumont sits on 1,100 acres with over 50 camp buildings including a brand new Environmental Resource Center located on the bank of our _ mile Lake Klein. Beaumont has also operated an accredited Boy Scout summer camping program since 1946. It is 7 miles south of I-90, or 40 miles north of the Ohio Turnpike.

Firelands Scout Reservation, 13782 Gore Orphange Rd., Wakeman, is located 5 miles west of Oberlin on 453 acres, and is 70% wooded. There is a 23-acre lake with an island connected by a peninsula. The camp has operated as a Boy Scout camp since 1936. Firelands is located just south of the Ohio Turnpike and SR 2/90 about halfway between Cleveland and Cedar Point.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CAMP?This course will take place with one weekend at Beaumont Scout Reservation, and

one weekend at Firelands. Both camps offer a variety of programs and facilities to offer the Scouts who come camping, and our leaders taking the Powder Horn course. Archery, shotgun, and rif le shooting; state-of-the-art COPE courses; climbing/ rappelling tower/ zipline; lakes and a pool are just a few of the activity areas that you will have an opportunity to experience during the course.


WARNING HARD HAT AREA AHEAD: INTRODUCING “CUBSTRUCTION” CUB SCOUT SUMMER DAY CAMP

MARk YOUR CALENDARS!

What: 2011 Dover Rockport Day Camp, When: June 20-24

Where: South Mastick Pavilion, Rocky River Reservation Theme: Cubstruction

dover roCkport oFFiCersDistrict Chairman Todd Payne (440) 857-2162 [email protected] Vice-Chairman Scott Graham (440) 835-0292 [email protected] Commissioner Steve Garner (440) 552-9349 [email protected] District Executive Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925 [email protected] Advancement Chairman Eric Augustine (216) 529-0821 [email protected] Chairman Earl Lawrence (216) 226-4104 [email protected] Training Chairman Dino Peris (216) 228-3788 [email protected] Day Camp Administrator Carlos Vasquez (216) 214-5407 [email protected] Camp Program Eric Black (440) 665-0994 [email protected] Chairman George Szent-Kiraly (216) 244-3324 [email protected] Family Chairman Jacki Dixon (440) 808-9182 [email protected] FOS Chairman John Yingling (440) 356-1875 [email protected] Chairman A. J. Sabo (440) 865-8731 [email protected] Don Friswold (216) 577-9358 [email protected]/PR Chairman Curtis Newton (216)440-1880 [email protected] District Co-Adviser Barb Slator (330) 340-6340 [email protected] District Co-Adviser Curtis Newton (216) 440-1880 [email protected] District Web page: www.drdistrict.org

42% Top Leader Trained 26 Untrained Top Leaders

MAY CALENDAR4 Council FOS Report Meeting, 4:00 p.m. Council Service Center

12 District Dinner, 6:00 p.m. Bay Presbyterian Church

13 Scout Night at Progressive Field

14 Trailblazer, Beaumont Scout Reservation

18 FOS Council Victory Dinner, House of LaRose, 6:00 p.m.

JUNE CALENDAR 9 District Program Preview, Bay Presbyterian Church, 6:30 p.m., Potluck

20-24 Day Camp, South Mastick, Rocky River Reservation

Build the future with Scouting this summer as we spend a week working on achieve-ments and laying the groundwork for a solid foundation. Get your tools out, bring your hard hat and be ready to build on a week filled with archery, arts and crafts, science, sports, nature, and team-building activities. Register this spring before May 2 and receive an early bird discount. Register online at www.gccbsa.org/cubcamping. Sign up now to be a day camp volunteer and make family memories of a lifetime!

SPOTLIGHT ON DOVER ROCkPORT’S NEWEST FRIENDS OF SCOUTING PARTNERKevin Reilly is the VP Business Development for MK2 Technolo-

gies. He was named to this position in July, 2010. Reilly is responsible for developing corporate strategy, leading the company’s business develop-ment initiatives, and overseeing strategic partnership development. MK2 is a full-service technical development and staffing firm with over 20 years of proven IT experience with specializations in Content Manage-ment Systems, Microsoft SharePoint, eCommerce, Custom Application Development and Data Integrations.

Kevin will be a table host at our Good Scout Luncheon on May 10 at the Renaissance Hotel.

PACk 714 SHINES AT THEIR BLUE AND GOLD

New leaders Holly Bodi and Bridgette Guynne are our newest stars in Dover Rockport. They have been an integral part of pack 714’s recent success and we are proud to count them among our most enthusiastic. Their unit has participated in Yard Charge, GO see ‘ems at the fire sta-tion, and joining up with Pack 194 for the pinewood derby. A big thanks goes out to these dedicated volunteers.

SCOUTING IN THE SNOWWe are thrilled to showcase two of our

units who found time to play in the snow. Troop 115 from Lakewood is pictured here on the log staying warm on a recent campout. Pack 207 from Fairview joins in on their annual tobogganing trip where they were the host to several neighboring units.

DISTRICT kLONDIkE SUCCESS!Thanks to Dave Accetta and Dave

Madigan for putting on a super Klondike in February. Despite the lack of snow, the troops “muddled” through and enjoyed the many stations and opportunities to learn new skills. Thanks to Jim Delaney and his crew for providing the delicious soup under the pavilion. Mark your calendars for next year.

WELCOME DOVER ROCkPORT’S NEWEST DYNAMIC DUO! Heading up our June day camp this year are foremen Eric Black

and Carlos Vasquez. Coming back from a fast and furious weekend at camp school, these two burly guys are ready to don their construc-tion hats and put on an awesome program.

Don’t let your Scouts be left out of the building plans! Help build a future in Scouting by coming to day camp. Find out what all the “dust” is about!

POPCORN IS HERE! Sign up by July 1 to get your extra 2%!Yes, it is that time of year where units sign up to

earn extra money for their program year. What will you do with your commission? What adventures will you take and what memories will you make?? RSVP for the district popcorn training at Dave and Busters on August 16 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for the raffles and incentives to make this the best sale ever!

Key DatesMay 11 Council Popcorn CommitteeJuly 13 Council Popcorn CommitteeAugust 6 Council kick-off/orientationAugust 16 District Popcorn trainingSeptember 14 Council Popcorn CommitteeSeptember 16 Show & Deliver Orders Due On-lineSeptember 30 Show and Deliver Popcorn Pick-UpOctober 1 Sale BeginsNovember 2 Full Unopened Case returns November 4 Take Order Due On-lineNovember 6 Prizes Order DueNovember 10 Show and Deliver payment dueNovember 18 Take Order Pick-UpDecember 10 Final unit payments due to councilJanuary 2012 Council Popcorn sale review


Quarrylands oFFiCers

District Chairman Jeff Tirey (440) 572-0595 [email protected] District Commissioner Gary Musselman (216) 621-0082 [email protected] BS Roundtable Cmr. Dave Ross (440) 734-2511 [email protected] CS Roundtable Cmr. Joel Bussman (440) 716-8804 [email protected] Misc. Commissioner Bill Sheehan (440) 777-9038 [email protected] ADC Berea/Brook Park/Middleburg John Hogan (440) 877-9840 [email protected] ADC Strongsville VACANT ADC Olmsted Falls VACANTADC North Olmsted Tom Andrako (440) 716-1660 [email protected] Membership VACANTSchool Night Chair Jim Kaiser (440) 268-0183 [email protected] Finance Chairperson VACANTPopcorn Kernel Bart James (440) 236-3337 [email protected] FOS Chairman Rick Voigt (440)238-2288 [email protected] Family FOS Tim Roshetko 440 667-2328 [email protected] Community FOS Edward Bond Good Scout Luncheon Robert McDonald/Frank Miller Advancement Ron Morgan (440) 234-3623 [email protected] Cub Scout VACANTEagle Scout Coordinator Don Lommler (440) 779-8092 [email protected] Counselor Coordinator Jim Brown (440) 891-5955 [email protected] Training Patrick O’Leary (440) 846-9665 [email protected] Scout Bob Sullivan (440) 235-0934 [email protected] Boy Scout Patrick O’Leary (440) 846-9665 [email protected] Venturing VACANTCamping Dr. William Marshall (440) 471-4610 [email protected] OA Adviser VACANT OA Chapter Chief VACANT Day Camp Director Mike Gavigan (440)268-0782 [email protected] Day Camp Program VACANT Activities VACANT Boy Scout Jansen Musselman (440) 734-6771 [email protected] Technology/Communications Tony Wulk (216) 470-3191 [email protected] District Webmaster Don Young (440) 846-0825 [email protected] Director Dan Varn (216) 458-8919 [email protected] Check out the Web page: www.quarrylands.com


MAY CALENDAR4 Friends of Scouting Report Meeting, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Council Service Center10 Good Scout Award Luncheon, Renaissance Hotel, Cleveland11 Council Popcorn Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Scout Service Center12 District Roundtable, 7:00 p.m., Berea United Methodist Church18 Friends of Scouting Victory Dinner, House of LaRose Brecksville19 Council Coordinated Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Scout Service Center30 Service Center and Scout Shop closed in observation of Memorial Day

JUNE CALENDAR

1 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m. 9 District Program Preview Event, 7:00 p.m., Berea UMC 20-24 Day Camp, Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

JULY CALENDAR

No district meetings, have a great summer!

DAY CAMP 2011It’s almost time for summer! That means kids are out of school, the weather is warmer,

and day camp is just around the corner! If you’re interested in helping out at any role, from a walking leader to a station attendant to a director, please let us know! We’re excited to spend the entire week celebrating CUBstruction. Go to the Web site to register for any of the day camps that fit your schedule. We look forward to planning a great camp with you! http://gccbsa.org/CubWorld/Index.html

FRIENDS OF SCOUTINGThe Friends of Scouting campaign is rolling along. After the

second report meeting, Quarrylands District was at about 56% of our goal of $61,000. With the excellent leadership including Rick Voigt, Tim Roshetko and Eddy Bond, we’re sure to get to our goal. Thanks to everyone that contributed and helped out. You all made a difference in the lives of youth!

JUNE PROGRAM PREVIEW All units should plan to attend the Quarrylands District Program Preview to be held on

June 9, 2011, at Berea UMC. This is a key meeting for all units and will feature informa-tion on council and district level programs and events for the 2011-2012 program year. Each unit is asked to send at least one representative to the preview.

QUARRYLANDS DISTRICT PROGRAM PREVIEWJUNE 9, 2011 – 7:00 P.M.

BEREA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

POPCORN IS COMING! It’s hard to believe but popcorn is right around

the corner. A great sale starts with planning and what better way to get underway than to…

•Plan and create unit budget to identify financial needs for the up and coming program year

•Recruit unit popcorn kernel and support team•Set kick-off date//secure kick-off location//create

kick-off agenda•Create unit level incentive program•Sign up to sell at the June program preview!More information on the popcorn sale will be

posted at www.gccbsa.org/popcorn

BIRD STUDY MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITYCleveland Metro Parks Rocky River Nature

Center will be offering the Bird Study Merit Badge on June 18 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:20 p.m. Scouts will participate in all aspects of the badge, including a 3-hour bird hike.

There will not be a charge for the event, but a sack lunch will be required. Registration will begin on June 1, and is limited to the first 20 Scouts. For information, or to register, call the nature center at (440) 734-6660.

NATURE CENTER REQUIRES ASSISTANCE FROM BOY SCOUT TROOPSThe Rocky River Nature Center is

looking for Boy Scout troops to help on May 7, for a service project. All troops that are in need of service hours or would like to help the Metroparks can contact the nature center at (440) 734-6660 for more information.


pioneer officers

District Chairman Terry Byrne [email protected] Commissioner Ron Blazak (440) 237-4456 [email protected] Vice Chair VACANTBoy Scout Roundtable VACANT Cub Scout Roundtable Rich Thoma (440) 567-4368 [email protected] Finance Chair VACANT Membership Chair Sue Searcy (440) 886-3644 [email protected] Program Chair Tom Sutyak (440) 845-8907 [email protected] Activities Chair Bill Thrasher (440) 237-6222 [email protected] Chair VACANTTraining Chair Daniel Wedig (440) 842-0589 [email protected] Advancement Chair Denise Hughart (440) 842-8093 [email protected] Day Camp Director Mark Hunter (440) 230-0512 [email protected] Day Camp Program Dir. Meg Ehlinger (216) 398-9042 [email protected] Director Dan Varn (216) 458-8919 [email protected]

Be sure to check out the council calendar located on page 2 for all the Greater Cleveland Council happenings.


MAY CALENDAR2 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Ridgewood United Methodist Church4 District Recognition Dinner, 6:30 p.m., District Dinner, St. Paul Hellenic Banquet Center

JUNE CALENDAR6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Ridgewood United Methodist Church 9 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Ridgewood United Methodist Church30 All units planning to sell popcorn must be signed up.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PIONEER DISTRICT “WEEkLY UPDATE”Are you an adult volunteer who would like to know about district and council activi-

ties? Well, now is your chance. Every week, the “Weekly Update” is e-mailed out to all leaders who have subscribed to the list. In the update are notices regarding policy, updates on activities, and all-around vital announcements regarding council and district functions. If you are interested in subscribing to this online newsletter, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

DAY CAMP IS ON THE HORIzON!All units should start thinking about a truly excellent program opportunity that will be

occurring from July 11-15. That opportunity is day camp! This year’s day camp promises to be an awesome experience, as this will be continuing the great day camp program from last year. The camp will once again be at the South Cuyahoga Sportsmen Club in North Royalton. There, Scouts will get to try their hands at some familiar favorites, including archery, BB guns, creativity, and sports. If you have never been to a day camp, now is the time! So, leaders do not miss out on this awesome summer opportunity for you and for your Scouts. Please contact Mark Hunter or Meg Ehlinger for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!

2011 CUBMASTER SUMMITOnce again this year, we are asking

each Cubmaster to attend a summit on Thursday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Ridgewood United Methodist in Parma. This summit will be receiv-ing input from all Cubmasters on a wide array of topics from the previ-ous Scouting year, and looking ahead toward the fall of 2011. This promises to be a great networking and interactive opportunity for all of our Cubmasters, and I strongly encourage each of you to attend this event. It is the com-mitment of the district leadership that this will be both informative and most importantly, timely. Look forward to seeing you there!

POPCORN IS HERE AGAIN!All units are reminded that the dead-

line to sign up and receive your additional commission is June 30. All units wanting to earn this must e-mail their kernel name and contact information to Barb Guzman, [email protected] .

A 2010 Centennial Quality District


cuyahoga VaLLey officersDistrict Chair VacantDistrict Commissioner Linda Gray (330) 468-1079 [email protected] Roundtable Commiss. Bill Makowski (440) 717-3492 [email protected] CS Roundtable Commiss. Linda Gray (330) 468-1079 [email protected] Finance Chair Alex Depaoli (440) 526-1683 [email protected] Membership Chair Linda Gray (330) 468-1079 [email protected] Activities Dave Mullenax (216) 254-3903 [email protected] Advancement Kim Mullenax (216) 441-4226 [email protected] Program Chair Rick Devine (330) 467-8340 [email protected] Activities Jim Popik (330) 659-9099 [email protected] BS Advancement Mike Reville (330) 467-0890 [email protected] Vacant Training Pete Reichel (330) 963-4425 [email protected] Venturing Activities Tim Simenc (330) 467-6637 [email protected] Day Camp Director Vacant OA Chapter Advisor Karl Owen (440) 582-1698 Web Master Joe Popik [email protected]/PR Chairman Dave Volek (216) 341-6270 [email protected] Executive Eric Finn (216) 458-8917 [email protected]

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


MAY CALENDAR2 Committee & Commissioner Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Brecksville Masonic Lodge10 Good Scout Award Luncheon – 11:00 a.m. – Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom, Cleveland12 Roundtable Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Brecksville United Methodist Church13 Scout Night at Progressive Field14 Trailblazer, Beaumont Scout Reservation18 FOS Council Victory Dinner, House of LaRose, 6:00 p.m.19 Council Coordinated Meeting – 6:30 p.m. - Council Service Center30 Council Service Center Closed due to Memorial Day

JUNE CALENDAR12 District Program Preview27- July 1 Day Camp, Oak Grove Picnic Shelter, Brecksville Reservation

DAY CAMPWhat: 2011 CV Day CampWhen: June 27-July 1Where: Oak Grove Picnic Shelter, Brecksville Reservation, Cleveland MetroparksCost: Register online at www.gccbsa.org/cubcamping, $75.00.

THIS YEAR’S THEME IS “CUBSTRUCTION” AND WE WILL BE “BUILDING OUR FUTURE IN SCOUTING!”

A BIG THANK YOU to our 2011 Day Camp committee members:

Julie KondasSue SbroccoSteve Hendrix...and more have been recruited since we wrote this

article!! It will be a great summer! For Cub Scouts, Tigers to Webelos, this is one of the greatest parts of

their Cub Scout experience. Day camp is a week filled with great outdoor activities focusing around archery, arts

& crafts, science, sports, nature, and team building activities. You can build your future in Cub Scouting, by spending a week at day camp working on achievements for your next Cub Scout rank.

Many Scouts earn as many as half of their achievements at day camp while having an awesome time. Boys work in a den and spend the week surrounded by the principles and leadership of Scouting.

Wendy WysockiJudy SchusterNate Jucha

POPCORN IS HERE! SIGN UP NOW TO GET YOUR EXTRA 2%!Yes it is that time of year where units sign up to earn extra money for their program

year. What will you do with your commission? What adventures will you take and what memories will you make??

Key Dates May 11 Council Popcorn Committee July 13 Council Popcorn Committee August 6 Council kick-off/orientation August 16 District Popcorn training September 14 Council Popcorn Committee September 16 Show & Deliver Orders Due On-line September 30 Show and Deliver Popcorn Pick-Up October 1 Sale Begins November 2 Full Unopened Case returns November 4 Take Order Due On-line November 6 Prizes Order Due November 10 Show and Deliver payment due November 18 Take Order Pick-Up December 10 Final unit payments due to council January 2012 Council Popcorn sale review

CUYAHOGA VALLEY HONORED AS A CENTENNIAL QUALITY DISTRICT IN 2010A big thank you goes out to all the Units in the Cuyahoga Valley District who achieved

the Centennial Quality Unit distinction in 2010, without you running an absolutely amaz-ing program we couldn’t have become a Quality district. Being able to show that Scouting is growing and flourishing in the start of its second century of building tomorrow’s leaders makes it promising for the next generation to lead us forward as they grow.

2011 PROGRAM PREVIEWAs we build on our spectacular year in 2010 coming up on June 12th the Cuyahoga

Valley District will host its 2011 program preview at the Oak Grove Picnic Shelter at the Brecksville Reservation. Come get updates on what they district will be doing in the Fall as well as getting a head start on the 2011 School Night for Scouting initiative as well as training for the 2011 Popcorn Sale and much much more! For more information please visit the Cuyahoga Valley District Website @ www.gccbsa.org/cuyahoga_valley/index.html


two riVers officers

District Chairman Judge Brendan Sheehan (216) 458-8923Popcorn Chairman Bradley Wagner (216) 651-7271 [email protected] Chairman Rich Rozman (440) 951-5677 [email protected] Program Chairman David Knight (216) 799-2252 [email protected] Training Chairman Tim Mohr (216) 941-7319 [email protected] Webmaster Don Friswold (216) 577-9358 [email protected] Executive Jonathan Sweet (216) 568-8923 [email protected]

Current information on the Web at: www.tworiversgcc.org


MAY CALENDAR2 District Committee and Commissioners meeting 6:30 p.m. – Council Service Center3 Kardiac Kids Celebration 5:30 p.m. – US Bank: Clark & W. 25th Street Branch4 Friends of Scouting report meeting 4:30 p.m. – Council Service Center9 District dinner and awards 6:30 p.m. – Council Service Center10 Popcorn committee meeting 7:00 p.m. – Council Service Center14 Trailblazer Adventure Day 9:00 a.m. – Beaumont Scout Reservation, Rock Creek18 Friends of Scouting victory dinner 6:00 p.m. – House of LaRose, Brecksville30 Council Service Center Closed due to Memorial Day

JUNE CALENDAR13 Two Rivers program kickoff and Ice Cream Social 7:00 p.m. – Council Service Center20-24 Cubstruction Cub Scout Day Camp – South Mastick, Rocky River Reservation Cleveland Metroparks20-24 Cubstruction Cub Scout Day Camp – Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea27-July1 Cubstruction Cub Scout Day Camp – Brecksville Reservation Cleveland Metroparks

JULY CALENDAR11-15 Cubstruction Cub Scout Day Camp – South Cuyahoga County Sportsman Club, North Royalton21-24 Wild Wild West Webelos Resident Camp – Beaumont Scout Reservation, Rock Creek

DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY IS A SPEEDY SUCCESS It was truly a “Day at the Races” for Cub Scouts at its annual District Pin-

ewood Derby held April 9 at St. Vincent DePaul Parish where more than 50 Cub Scouts, ages 6 to 11 years old, participated in racing their cars. Each car was carefully crafted using a block of pine wood, four axles and four wheels. Between family and friends of the Scouts, the derby drew in about 100 spectators. The day wasn’t all about competition as it proved to be a nice venue for the families to share in the glory and fun of watching their Scout race his car. “Don Murphy, the founder of the Pinewood Derby, began this time-honored Scout tradition in 1953 and the Two Rivers District continued the spirit of Mr. Murphy’s vision with our 2011 District Pinewood Derby,” said Cubmaster Russ Pickering. Russ and his wife, Debbie, co-chaired this year’s district derby. “The Scouts were able to foster a closer relation-ship with their parents while crafting their cars and had a great day racing their masterpieces during the races,” he said. Win or lose, the Scouts all had a great time realizing the foundation of Cub Scouting is to do your best and have fun! Two Rivers District Execu-tive, Jonathan Sweet, expressed his thanks to this year’s Pinewood Derby host, St. Vincent DePaul, and specifically the support of Fr. John Manning, “who continues to sup-port Scouting and the Two Rivers District year after year,” he said. All lead-ers, Scouts, parents, family members and those persons in attendance had a great day and should be proud of this great Scouting oppor-tunity. For race results go to tworiversgcc.com.

FOR MORE INFO ON CUB DAY CAMP AND WEBELOS CAMP, CHECK OUT THE PAGES IN THIS TRAIL MARKER AND www.gccbsa.org

TWO RIVERS PROGRAM kICkOFFMonday, June 13, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – Council Service Center

Make your own ice cream sundaeGet your calendars and other program items

We will also discuss our district’s future(All units please have a representative at the meeting.)

Above: Mayor Jackson & Scout Max Mitchell

Below: Mayor Jackson presents Troop 98 with 100 Year Proclamation

SCOUTREACH DIVISION NEWSOver 200 Cub Scouts participated in pinewood derbies on April 16 at Our Lady of

Mt. Carmel Parish and at the Coucil Service Center. Thank you to Packs 541, 293, 268, 183, and 337 for all your help. Every new Cub Scout has earned his Bobcat badge and many are near their next rank advancement.

SCOUTING’S JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCEAfter the positive outcomes of the Centennial Quality Awards Program, Boy Scouts

of America continues to focus on achieving distinction through quality programs. The BSA’s new council recognition program, Journey to Excellence, measures performance by granting bronze, silver, or gold rankings and gives well-deserved recognition to the programs that go above and beyond. Requirements are slightly different for each unit.

Scouting’s Journey to Excellence program is a great way to encourage both units and individuals to reach their potential. The program will bring several benefits to each and every member of BSA: an outline for planning, evaluation procedures, guidance and encouragement, standards of “good” performance, resources to help correct problem areas, recognition awards, as well as ideas and tips from other units.

To download the Journey to Excellence forms, go toscouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence


freedom traiL officersChairman Steven Williams [email protected] Chairman Stefan Holmes [email protected]. District Commissioner Al Griffin [email protected]/Finance Chairman Jim Thompson [email protected] Committee Chairman Stefan Holmes [email protected] Activities Chairman Rockette Richardson [email protected] Chairman John Slavik [email protected] Chair Janet Barron [email protected] Adv. Chairman Bonnie Sawyer [email protected] Director Jim Dillon [email protected]


MAY CALENDAR3 Kardiac Kids Celebration 5:30 p.m. – US Bank: Clark & W. 25th Street Branch4 Friends of Scouting report meeting 4:30 p.m. – Council Service Center10 Popcorn committee meeting 7:00p.m. – Council Service Center10 Good Scout Award Luncheon12 Program Committee meeting, 5:15 p.m. – Council Service Center14 Trailblazer Adventure Day 9:00 a.m. – Beaumont Scout Reservation, Rock Creek 13-15 Glacier Ridge Camporee18 Friends of Scouting victory dinner 6:00 p.m. – House of LaRose21 Scout Reach Adventure Camp, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Roberto Clemente Park30 Memorial Day - Council Service Center Closed

JUNE CALENDAR9 Program Committee meeting, 5:15 p.m. – Council Service Center13 Freedom Trail/Two Rivers Program Kickoff and Ice Cream Social 7:00 p.m. Council Service Center12-18 National Youth Leadership Training19-25 National Youth Leadership Training20-24 Cub-struction, Cub Scout Day Camp – South Mastick, Rocky River Reservation Cleveland Metro parks20-24 Cub-struction Cub Scout Day Camp – Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea27- 7/1 Cub-struction Cub Scout Day Camp – Brecksville Reservation Cleveland Metroparks

JULY CALENDAR11-15 Cub-struction Cub Scout Day Camp – South Cuyahoga County Sportsman Club, North Royalton21-24 Wild Wild West Webelos Resident Camp – Beaumont Scout Reservation, Rock Creek

SCOUTING’S JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCEReplaces Centennial Quality Award. New performance recognition program for units

and districts changes the basic way to measure and recognize success in the BSA by moving away from measuring process and moving to measuring performance. Please look on the Greater Cleveland Council Web site for more information.

FREEDOM TRAIL PROGRAM kICkOFF!MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011

7:00 P.M.COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER

Make your own ice cream sundaes! Get your calendars and other program items. We will also discuss the future of our district. All units please have a representative at the meeting.

SCOUTREACH NEWSOver 200 Cub Scouts participated in pinewood derbies on April 16 at Our Lady of

Mt. Carmel Parish and at the Coucil Service Center. Thank you to Packs 541, 293, 268, 183, and 337 for all your help. Every new Cub Scout has earned his Bobcat badge and many are near their next rank advancement.

Scouts from Pack and Troop 710 - Carl & Louis Stokes Boys Academy

Scouts from Freedom Trail and Two Rivers that earned their swimming belt loop at the Salvation Army on Hough Avenue.

FREEDOM TRAILTRAININGSPlease check the calendar in

the “Training” section in the Trail Marker to f ind the most convenient time for you and other adult leaders to be trained. All trainings within the council are open to all volunteers. Much of the training is available at www.scouting.org. Please utilize at your convenience.

ADVANCEMENT – kEY TO RETENTIONScouts (Harris Study) stay in Scouting an average

of 2 years longer if they are receiving advancement badges regularly. Keep your Scouts on track and they will stay longer.

NEW UNIT WELCOMECMHA – Cedar (Troop)Mayfair Elementary (Pack)CMHA – Outhwaite (Pack)


MAY CALENDAR4 District Commissioners Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights4 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights4 Friends of Scouting Report Meeting, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Council Service Center10 Good Scout Award Luncheon, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Renaissance Grand Ballroom11 GR District Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Recher Hall 20713 Recher Avenue, Euclid; More details at GR Web site

14-15 District Camporee at Sims Park in Euclid18 Friends of Scouting Victory Dinner, 6:00-8:00 p.m., House of LaRose, Brecksville19 Council Coordinated Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Council Service Center30 Memorial Day observed, Council Service Center and Scout Shop CLOSED

JUNE CALENDAR1 District Commissioners Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights1 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights8 Program Preview Event, 6:30 p.m. Forest Picnic area, North Chagrin Reservation

13-17 Day Camp, River Grove Shelter, North Chagrin ReservationJULY CALENDAR

No district meetings, have a great summer!

gLacier ridge officers

Chairman Tom Tomsic (216) 321-5854 [email protected] Bob DiVincenzo (216) 283-7496 [email protected] Chairman Ed Hargate (440) 473-5476 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner Rob Kelly (216) 397-0761 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner Carmen Matz (216) 932-3475 [email protected] Chairman Vince Winslow Nominating Chairman Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Chair OPEN Activities / Service Chair CJ Campbell (216) 751-6111 [email protected] Advancement / Recog. Chair Mae Morrical (216) 751-9035 [email protected] Camp Promo. / Outdoors Chair Ed Hargate (440) 473-5476 [email protected] Chair David Knight (216) 799-2252 [email protected] Camp Director Rob Fischer (216) 658-1879 [email protected] Camp Program Director Sue Page (216) 330-9296 [email protected] Chair Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Craig Castelaz (216) 381-7584 [email protected] Chapter Adviser Dr. Mike Janning (216) 382-8098 [email protected] Director Ryan Shoemaker (216) 861-6060 [email protected]

DON’T FORGET TO VISIT THE GLACIER RIDGE WEB SITE FOR ALL THE “GOINGS-ON” WITHIN THE DISTRICT!

http://sites.google.com/site/glacierridgedistrictgcc/Home


DAY CAMP: RIVER GROVE SHELTER,

NORTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION

JUNE 13-178:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Theme: “CUBstruction” Join us for a fun-filled week of

Cub Scout adventure!

Activities Include:Sports

ArcheryArts & CraftsScout Skills

GamesNature Hikes

Opening and Closing Songs and Ceremonies

Contact our day camp leadership staff for more information:

Rob Fischer, Camp Director: [email protected], (216) 658-1879

GLACIER RIDGE CUB SCOUT

TRAINING SCHEDULEPlease check the calendar in the “Train-

ing” section of the Trail Marker to find a time and location for you and other adult leaders from your pack to be trained. David Knight has put together a great schedule with a variety of dates and locations to accommodate all corners of our district! Don’t wait – the kids in your pack deserve trained leaders! For more information, contact:

David [email protected](216) 799-2252

GLACIER RIDGE DAY CAMPDay camp is right around the corner

and everyone couldn’t be more excited! River Grove Shelter in the North Chagrin Reservation will be the site. Contact Rob Fischer at [email protected] for more information, or if you’d like to volunteer to help!

To register go to www.gccbsa.org/cub-camping.

JUNE PROGRAM PREVIEW All units should plan to attend the Glacier Ridge Program Preview to be held on June

8, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. Forest Picnic area of North Chagrin Reservation. This is a key meeting for Glacier Ridge Program Preview to all units and will feature

information on council and district level programs and events for the 2011-2012 program year. Each unit is asked to send at least one representative to the preview.

TROOP 22 EARLY SPRING CAMPOUT YIELDS A NEW SkILL

Troop 22, tapping a maple tree...cooking the maple tree sap...and the sweet rewards of time and effort – maple syrup!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FOR ACHIEVING CENTENNIAL QUALITY DISTRICT IN 2010!


MAY CALENDAR2 District Adult Leader’s Awards Banquet, 6:30 p.m., register online at http://gccbsa.kintera.org/CCDistrictDinner NO DISTRICT COMMITTEE/COMMISSIONER MEETING DUE TO AWARDS BANQUET10 Good Scout Award Luncheon – 11:00 a.m. – Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom, Cleveland19 Council Coordinated Meeting – 6:30 p.m. - Council Service Center30 Council Service Center Closed due to Memorial Day

JUNE CALENDAR8 Program Preview Event, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Shelterhouse, South Chagrin Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks

JULY CALENDAR11-15 Cub Scout Day Camp – Shelterhouse, South Chagrin Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks


crooked creek officersDistrict Chairman Al Catani (440) 338-3986 [email protected] Commissioner Chip Steiner (216) 464-7376 [email protected] Chairperson VACANTMembership Chairman David Horwitz (440) 785-3677 [email protected] Chair Tamarra Reed (216) 554-5508 [email protected] Program Chairman VACANTFOS Chairman Steve Eisenberg [email protected] Training Chairman VACANT CS Training Chairman Terry Maxson (440) 542-0738 [email protected] Camping Chairman Andy Stone (216) 458-5227 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner Carla Cashman (216) 341-1443 [email protected] Chairman John DeLuca (440) 439-2537 [email protected] Activities Chairman VACANTBS Roundtable Commissioner Joel Jira (216) 849-3913 [email protected] Chairman Jerry Domiano (216) 663-0872 [email protected] Chairman Bill Johannisson (440) 248-1082 [email protected] Activities Mike Eppele (216) 581-1229 [email protected] Day Camp (DC) Director Rich Parker (440) 248-6488 [email protected] DC Program Director Sarah Mulcahy (330) 523-9944 [email protected] Venturing Chairman Scott Strawn (440) 349-2704 [email protected] Chief Robby Miller (contact the advisor, John Kochis)OA Advisor John Kochis (216) 341-7586 [email protected] Master Tom Thompson (440) 582-9599 [email protected] Director Matt Baker (216) 458-8920 [email protected]

2011 CROOkED CREEk DAY CAMPMARk YOUR CALENDARS!!

When: July 11-15, 2011Where: Shelterhouse, South Chagrin MetroparksCost: Register online at www.gccbsa.org/cubcamping, $75.00.

THIS YEAR’S THEME IS “CUBSTRUCTION”AND WE WILL BE “BUILDING OUR FUTURE IN SCOUTING!”

For Scouts, Tigers to Webelos, this is one of the greatest parts of their Cub Scout experience.

Day camp is a week filled with great outdoor activities focusing around archery, arts & crafts, sci-ence, sports, nature, and team building activities. You can build your future in Cub Scouting, by spending a week at day camp working on achievements for your next Cub Scout rank.

Many Scouts earn as many as half of their achieve-ments at day camp while having an awesome time. Boys work in a den and spend the week surrounded by the principles and leadership of Scouting.

PROGRAM PREVIEWAll members of the pack/troop or crew committee should plan to attend the Program

Preview Event on Wednesday, June 8! We will have a picnic-style meal, share ideas and unveil all the program events and activities that will be happening in the second half of 2011 through June, 2012. It is critically important to be informed and have all the resources and opportunities available when you are building your unit calendar in July/August for the coming year.

PROGRAM PREVIEW EVENTJune 8, 2011

South Chagrin Metroparks, Shelterhouse Picnic Area6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Please RSVP at http://gccbsa.kintera.org/CCProgPreview See you there!

Unit leaders, be sure that your 2011 popcorn kernels SAVE THESE DATES!

Kernels only need to attend one of the following orientations:

Council Popcorn Orientation

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Crooked Creek Popcorn Ori-entation

Solon Library BranchAugust 23, 20117:00 – 9:00 p.m.

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGNA hearty ‘Thank YOU’ goes out from the entire Crooked Creek District to the

3 division chairmen for the campaign this year. These gentleman worked together to raise a total of $85,000 for Scouting!

Join us for the raffles and incentives to make this the best sale ever!

Other key dates to have in your unit’s planning calendar:September 16 Show & Deliver Orders Due On-lineSeptember 30 Show & Deliver Popcorn Pick-UpOctober 1 Sale BeginsNovember 2 Full Unopened Case returns November 4 Take Order Due On-lineNovember 6 Prizes Order DueNovember 10 Show and Deliver payment dueNovember 18 Take Order Pick-UpDecember 10 Final unit payments due to council

POPCORN IS HERE! SIGN UP BY JULY 1 TO QUALIFY FOR AN EXTRA 2%!

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