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Sioux Trails Sept/Oct 2005
Sioux
SIOUX COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF
SEPT/OCT 2005
What's along
the trail.
Cub Scouts
Race to Cub Scouting
Page 14
Day Camp
Page 20
Boy Scouts
Jamboree
Pages 2-3
Lewis and Clark
Pages 4-5
District News
Pages 6-13
Down and Derby
Page 14
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Trails
AMERICA
Welcome New Cub Scout Families!
Welcome to Scouting! Now that you have joined,
what’s next? Hopefully by now you have met your den
leader and have a calendar of activities with your den,
your pack and with your district. The district is made up
of all the packs, troops and Venture Crews in a geographic area. Each of these districts have a volunteer base
which is led by a district chairman, district commissioner and district executive. The volunteers in the district will plan events like a Cub Scout fun day,
Polar Days, Scout-o-Rama and Day Camp.
Your den leader will be in charge of leading the monthly den meetings and
should be trained by the district at his or her earliest possibility. So if you are
not a den leader, what should you do? You can assist on the pack committee
or assist with your den as an Assistant Den Leader or just a helpful parent.
Regardless of your position it is a good idea to go to www.siouxbsa.org and
take Fast Start Training along with youth protection training. These trainings
will be a good foundation, even if you do not go any further down the training trail with Cub Scout Leader Specifics, BALOO (outdoor leader training),
or committee training.
Race to Cub Scouting Getting Off to a Fast Start
Popcorn
Pages 16-18
World Jamboree
Page 22
Turtle Talk Pages
TT1-4
Over one thousand families will join
Scouting this month as part of the Sioux
Council’s “Race to Cub Scouting” membership campaign. Cub Scout packs all
across the Sioux Council’s sixty-one
county, three state area are trained and
ready to welcome each new Tiger, Wolf,
Bear and Webelos Scout. Many communities have their date set, so look for a flier at your local elementary school,
along with posters, yard signs and advertising on radio, television, billboards and newspapers all across the Sioux Council.
Going along with the racing theme, each new Cub Scout will receive a
voucher to redeem a “Race to Cub Scouting” lunchbox with a pinewood
derby car inside. Cub Scouts and parents will take this voucher to their local GM Chevy dealer and redeem it for their lunchbox car kit.
Race—Continued on Page 14
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Heat, Wind and Rain—2005 Jamboree a Success!
Hand shakes with President Bush are just one of many
highlights for the 36 Scouts and 4 leaders from the
Sioux Council who attended the National Scout Jamboree. Mike Garcia, Russ Garry
and six other
Scouts were chosen from subcamp 14 along
with 8 Scouts
from each of the
other 19 subcamps to sit behind President
Bush during his
address to a
crowd of over
President Bush shakes hands with Mike Gar75,000 on Suncia and Russ Garry.
day July 31st.
Photo Courtesy of The Free Lance-Star
feel of the Jamboree while the other explorers stayed in
motels near the Jamboree. He spent an hour talking
with the Sioux Council Troop answering questions
about his experiences and challenging the boys to follow their dreams and pursue adventures. He signed
autographs for the Scouts and took pictures with the
Troop. During the presentation with the explorers, each
time his named was mentioned a large cheer rang out
from the Scouts of subcamp 14 and Richard’s eyes lit
up and smiled. I believe he truly enjoyed his experience
at the Jamboree and subcamp 14.
The beginning of the address was to extend the Nation’s
sympathy to the family and friends of the four Scouters
from Alaska who died on the opening day of the Jamboree from an accident while setting up a dining fly.
His speech celebrated the values of Scouting and its
volunteers, and encouraged youth and adults alike to
continue to set an example for the country through their
Good Turns for America.
The closing arena show continued with a presentation
with the 20 explorers whom the subcamps were named
after. All of the explorers are members of the Explorer
Club of New York City, and many of them have been
Scouts. The Sioux Council Troop was in Subcamp 14
named for Richard C Wiese, who is the youngest president of the Explorer’s Club. He is a television journalist and independent documentary film producer. Mr.
Wiese stayed in the subcamp for a few nights to get the
Richard C Wiese, Emmy-nominated journalist and film producer, speaks with Scouts at the Jamboree.
The arena show closed with a laser and fireworks show
which left most of the Scouts in awe. The opening
show was canceled after the Troop got to the arena (a
hike of about 3 ½ miles) in 105 degree heat. The show
was canceled after finding out that a major storm front
Jamboree—Continued on Page 3
Sioux Trails
This newsletter is published by the Sioux Council, six times a year, as a tool for volunteer leaders to assist them in “Delivering the Scouting Promise”.
Bonnie Golz, Aberdeen
Lt. Col. Reid Christopherson, Garretson
Paul Myers, Sioux Falls
Rich Stockton, Sioux Falls
Nick Sershen, Sioux Falls
Council President
Council Commissioner
Scout Executive
Assistant Scout Executive
Editor, Sioux Trails
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Jamboree—Continued from Page 2
was approaching and the President was not coming.
The Troop made it back to the campsite just in time to
help hold down the tents and dining flies as the wind
front from the storm hit the subcamp.
The Troop left Sioux Falls on Friday July 22nd, with a
stop at Minneapolis and arrived at Dulles airport
(Washington DC) by mid afternoon. The Troop spent
the rest of the afternoon at the Udvar-Hazy Center of
the Air and Space Museum, a aircraft hanger sized
building with hundreds of aircraft, spacecraft and associated artifacts which include a SR-71 Blackbird spy
plane, the Space Shuttle Enterprise and many other
items. Some of the other items the unit saw during the
3 days of touring were all the major memorials, outside
of the White House and Capitol, Holocaust Museum,
National Cathedral and the International Spy Museum.
On Sunday the group attended a patriotic service at the
amphitheatre behind the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery. Before the service the Troop participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the grave site of
Joe Foss, former Governor of the State of South Dakota
and Medal of Honor recipient for his 26 Japanese Zero
kills during the battle of Guadalcanal in World War II.
The Sioux Council Contingent lays a wreath at the grave
site of Joe Foss.
After arriving at the Jamboree on Monday July 25th at
about 1 PM, the next three days the Troop was hit with
100 plus degree heat with heat indexes going as high as
115. The boys took the heat well with lots of water and
slower than normal pace. The Troop got to set up their
23 tents and 2 dinning flies in an area 100 feet by 70
feet. The Subcamp included about 51 Troops from
Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska
and Illinois.
Activities the Scouts enjoyed while at the Jamboree
included an action alley, air rifle shooting, Bikathlon,
Pioneering, Trapshooting, Disabilities Awareness,
Aquatics with boating, Fishing, Conservation area, Rappelling Tower, Archery, Buckskin Games, Confidence
Course, Scuba and Snorkeling tank, and Motocross.
One night the Troop got to be the ground crew for the
Army hot air balloon. They helped roll out the balloon
and inflate, first with a big fan, then with a heater to lift
the balloon. The Scouts did not get to ride in the balloon, but had a great time helping. Exhibits the Scouts
saw included an Arts and Science Expo, American Indian village, an Army Adventure Area which included a
number of military displays of hardware, merit badge
midway with most of the merit badges offered with a
chance to earn the badge or learn a little about it and get
a partial. There were interactive areas of the first Scout
camp in England at Brown Sea Island, and the first
American Scout Camp at Silver Bay in New York state
in 1910.
Another fun activity for most of the Scouts was the
trading of the Troop’s Jamboree Shoulder Patch or JSP.
Sioux Council’s JSP had a shadow picture of the Lewis
& Clark and on the patch had Lewis & Clark, 200th Anniversary. Scout’s would trade the patch for other
council’s JSP. Some of the more popular JSP’s were
the Hallo patch, Marin California’s Yoda patch among
others.
The Scouts returned home on August 3rd tired and full
of memories of great times with great new friends. One
of the best things about this Jamboree experience for
me as Scoutmaster was to watch the Scouts grow and
mature from young, shy boys at our first Jamboree get
together to 4 patrols and one troop who worked hard to
meld into a cohesive unit, joking with each other, playing and operating as a troop should, and hopefully making life long friends.
by Todd Garry
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Another Record Year at L&C!
Once again, more scouts than ever before had a great
summer at the Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation.
Over 2000 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers,
Leaders and parents spent all or part of a week enjoying the outstanding program and facilities at
L&C.
The summer started with a party, specifically an
Akela’s Adventure party for the 75th anniversary of
Cub Scouting!
For most of the summer L&C was packed with
troops. 90 troops from across the Sioux Council and
the United States brought 1134 Boy Scouts and 327
leaders who took advantage of the wide selection of
merit badges and unique activities at L&C. A few of
the popular new additions to camp this year included
the Buckskin Adventure and an overnight sailing
adventure. The Missouri River High Adventure
Base again drew scouts from across the nation and
twice as many units from the Sioux Council this
year.
The summer ended with several exciting Webelos
Camps and a very well attended NYLT course.
Overall camp was a great success and we are looking forward to another record year in 2006!
L&C “Forges” Ahead!
A great addition to the Lewis and Clark Scout Camp this summer
was the “Buckskin Adventure.” Thanks to the tireless efforts of
Buckskin staffers Harrison Hoffman and Norm Green, this new
area/activity was greatly received by Scouts and Scouters.
During the program activity time the Buckskin Adventure gave
campers the chance to learn how to forge, throw tomahawks, try
their hand at branding and once a week cook an “old-time” meal.
Located near the start of the Mountain Bike trail, this program looks
to be a promising addition to Lewis and Clark Scout Camp. Look
for updates on new Buckskin activities in future Sioux Trails.
Why should our troop go to l&C?
You know that Lewis and Clark Scout Camp is a great summer camp experience but sometimes the other members in
your troop can take some convincing. Here are some answers to common questions they may have about L&C.
1. Our Troop has been to Lewis and Clark for the past few years and we have done everything.
Did you know that Lewis and Clark offers over 40 merit badges, including 10 required merit badges. You can do the
standards like Swimming, Camping, or Environmental Science or complete something unique like Radio or Communications. Plus L&C adds new programs and activities every year, like last year the Buckskin Adventure was awesome
and they are planning to make it even better next summer!
2. As an older boy I don’t have anything to do.
L&C offers a great selection of Eagle required merit badges, but if you don’t need any badges you can take part in an
outstanding COPE program, learn to sail on one of the large sailboats, take part in the sailing overnight program, participate in the Iron-man, explore the mountain bike trails or work on your BSA Lifeguard. If you want to get out of
camp, grab a paddle and head out with the Missouri River High Adventure Base, which provides a great chance to test
yourself, learn about the history of the river and try a lot of new activities like tomahawk throwing and horseback riding. You could also spend a few weeks as a Counselor In Training.
The camp staffs at the Lewis and Clark Scout Camp and the Missouri River High Adventure are looking forward to
seeing you next summer and are more than willing to make a camp promotions visit to your troop or district event. If
you are interested in hearing more about your Sioux Council camps give us a call and schedule a visit. You can also
check us out at www.siouxbsa.org
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THANK YOU LEWIS & CLARK CAMP STAFF
It has been said that an organization is only as good as the people in it, and that is especially true about a summer camp. Over the
years Lewis and Clark Scout Camp has been a great place for campers to spend a week and have one of the best camping experiences
in the Central Region. This has been possible because of the talented and dedicated individuals who know that L&C isn’t just the
best place to spend a week during the summer but that it is the best place to spend your summer. Thank you again to the following
individuals who working together as team make for a GREAT summer camp!
30th Year of Service!
David Jones
10+ years of Service
David Broadwell
Norm Green
Wanda Heisel
Barry Schloss
Tom Tabor
Herb Vinson
5+ Years of Service
Mike Doss
Nathan White
Bill Williams
Jake Drotzman
Chris Schloss
Andy Walz
Jeff Hayward
Rod Veldhuizen
3rd Year of Service
Eric Mullican
John Engeldinger
Charles Polyak
Nate Gates
Matt Leyden
Paxton Alsgaard
John Schloss
4th Year of Service
Chris Miller
Kennan Koball
Commissioners Corps
This year thanks to the planning of Tom Tabor and Norm
Green, Lewis and Clark benefited from an expanded Commissioner staff. Throughout the summer volunteer commissioners helped camp run more smoothly for both the
campers and the staff. The commissioner corps allowed the
camp staff to have increased communication with campers,
address campers needs and concerns in a more timely manner and offer additional merit badge classes. If you are interested in spending a fun week at camp, consider joining
the 2006 commissioner corps.
We would like to extend a very hearty THANK YOU
to the following volunteer commissioners for 2005:
Jacoba Nagel
Ray Slectha
Tim Yerdon
Tom Merril
Steve Paulson
Kathleen Hawks
Kate Mogen-Pierce
Forrest “Woody” Ross
Shirley Koball
Chuck Mackey
Ron Erkes
Vern Myers
George Olson
Herb Vinson
Be part of the L&C Team!
If you want to be part of a rich tradition and a quality program,
you should consider being part of the Lewis and Clark Camp Staff.
Scouts who are at least 15 years old are eligible to serve as camp
counselors, and those scouts who are at least 14 can spend two
weeks as a Counselor in Training. Interested Scouts can find application forms online or at the Council Office. Be sure to sign up
soon if you are interested.
2nd Year of Service
Rory Long
Brandon Kirchner
Scott Kirchner
David Kezar
Andrew Polyak
Seth Honnerman
Kyle Frangenberg
John Lillevold
Brandon Boswell
Cody Burkhardt
1st Year of Service
e
Diane Polyak
John Bain
Nathan Bergeson Mac Bain
Charlie Moe
Ryan Brown
Michael Brandt
Brad Nelson
Cameron Gates
Adam Smith
Brian Schulte
Nick Schaefer
Nick Kirchner
Blair Anderson
Ian McFarland
Jeffrey Wilkes
Harrison Hoffman Blaine Mullican
2006 SCHEDULE
As your Troop/Crew starts planning for the upcoming Scouting year, be sure to plan for an adventure at Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation.
Information, schedules and reservation forms are
available on the new and improved Sioux Council
website. Spaces are filling up fast so be sure to
reserve your spot today. Interested Troops and
Crews can contact Camp Director Mike Doss
(midoss@bsamail.org) with any questions.
Dates
June 11-17
June 18-24
June 25-July 1
July 2-8
July 9-15
July 16-22
July 23-29
July 30-Aug 5
Aug 6-12
Aug 5-11
Lewis & Clark
MRHAB
Boy Scouts #1
Trek 061
Boy Scouts #2
Trek 062
Boy Scouts #3
Trek 063
Boy Scouts #4
Trek 064
Boy Scouts #5
Trek 065
Boy Scouts #6
Trek 066
Boy Scouts #7
Trek 067
Webelos 1/2
Trek 068
Webelos 3/4
Trek 069
National Youth Leadership Training
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Lewis and Clark
Trail District
District Chair: Matt Stone
(605) 665-3904
District Commissioner: Ken Cotton
(605)384-5500
District Executive: Corey Davis
(605) 760-3346 or davisc@iw.net
eral packs in our district are hosting car building seminars
to help our inexperienced scouts learn the art of Pinewood
Derby car construction. All you need to set one up in your
area is a wood work shop and a nice parent/volunteer/adult
to do the cutting. Blank patterns are available form Corey
Davis. Scouts can sketch their design on the pattern and
have it cut out by an adult. Sanding and painting are up to
the boys (that’s the fun part anyway). Suggestions on installing wheels should be given to parents during the seminar as they will have to install them at home after the final
paint. This could be a great activity to get the new scouts
and parents involved in your program.
We will have 4 regional race days in our district. The locations will be in Wagner, Tyndall, Yankton, and Vermillion.
Others may be scheduled upon request to Corey Davis.
Races will be open to everyone (scouts, moms, dads, siblings, grandparents and your uncle Bob who won the National Grand Championship Pinewood Derby in 1967).
The idea is to get together, race cars and have a good time.
Look for more detailed information as we get closer to the
date.
District Calendar
September
1 District Meeting
8 Roundtable
23 Fall Camporee—Ponca
27 New Leader Training (East)
29 New Leader Training (West)
October
1 Yankton Coat Drive
6 District Meeting
13 Roundtable
22 Tiger Fun Day
22 Open Race at Yankton
29 Scouting for Food
November
3 District Meeting
4 Popcorn Pick Up
6 Open Race at Wagner
10 Roundtable
12 Open Race at Tyndall
Ready to Race
Now that we have our Race to Cub Scouting sign up
night out of the way, it is time to focus on the important
things…. Building cars and heading for the Races! Sev-
Troop and Crew open houses
There has been a lot of attention focused on Cub Scout recruiting this year with the Race to Cub Scouting. Don’t
worry troops and crews, you will get your turn too. Troops
are supposed to hold open houses in October and crews in
November. Be thinking of some good ideas to attract the
older youth to your program.
Tiger Fun Day
Our annual Tiger Fun Day will be held on October 22nd at
the Yankton Middle School in Yankton. This annual event
is designed to get our new Tiger dens off to a good start in
Cub Scouting. Scouts will play games, learn stories &
skits, make craft projects, and get to know one another better. The event starts at 1:00 PM and lasts until about 3:00
PM. Cubmasters, please RSVP to Sandy Schloss at 6657970 so that she can order the appropriate supplies.
William Boyce Knot, Here We Come
Julie Hammontree is working on a Crew.
Kevin Kuhl is on his way with a Pack and a Troop.
Tony Nelson is working on a Crew.
Martin Saffel is working on a Troop.
See it can be done!
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Prairie coteau
District
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Start Poppin!!
Many improvements have been made to this years
popcorn sale. Be sure to have your popcorn chair
attended a training session. We will have two trainings this year, one at the August Roundtable as well
as one at the September Roundtable.
Extra 5% Commission on Popcorn
District Chairman: Vacant
District Commissioner: Craig Mittendorf :
cbcsnmo@sio.midco.net or 361-6117
District Executive: Ryan Sittig:
rsitting@bsamail.org or 361-2697
district Calendar
September
1 District Committee Meeting
8 Round Table (Dell Rapids Reformed Church)
12 OA Chapter Meeting (7:30 Peace Lutheran Church)
17 Den Leader 101 (Sioux Falls)
20 Popcorn orders due
27 Cub Specific Training (Sioux Falls—Zion Lutheran)
29 Cub Specific Training (Sioux Falls—Zion Lutheran)
30 Camporee Weekend (Newton Hills SCOUT CAMP)
30 Popcorn pre-order pick up
October
1-2 Camporee Weekend (Newton Hills SCOUT CAMP)
6 District Meeting
10 OA Chapter Meeting (7:30 Peace Lutheran Church)
13 Roundtable (Dell Rapids Reformed Church)
21 Popcorn Pre-Orders Returns Due
25 Final Popcorn Orders Due
29 Scouting For Food Pick Up
November
3 District Committee Meeting
4 Popcorn Pick UP
5 Tri-State University of Scouting (Sioux Falls)
10 Roundtable (Dell Rapids Reformed Church)
14 OA Chapter Meeting (7:30 Peace Lutheran Church)
19 Underwater Pinewood Derby
Thank You!!
Prairie Coteau had two very well organized and
operated Day Camps this past summer. Thank you
to all leaders that ran stations, organized the events
and those leaders that made sure their Scouts had a
great summer experience.
If your unit would like to earn an extra 5% commission
on popcorn be sure to complete the following:
1. Attended August Kickoff
2. Attended Popcorn Training
August Kickoff
September Roundtable
3. Show the popcorn training video to your unit
Underwater Pinewood Derby
Prairie Coteau will host the first annual Underwater
Pinewood Derby Race on November 19th 2005. The
location will be announced at a later date (check the
website). You can use any old or new Pinewood
Derby Car. Your car will need to be modified, it will
run on an underwater track so the heavier the better.
All cars will need to maintain the width and length
regulations. Be sure to be at the August Roundtable
to preview this race. The event cost will be $5.00
for every car entered. Keep your eyes open for more
information on this exciting new race.
Is your Troop hosting an Open House?
October is a great month for Boy Scout Troops to
host open houses. A troop open house is vital to get
more youth involved in your program. For information on conducting a troop open house visit:
http://www.scouting.org/boyscouts/resources/18706/
Duty to God
There are many religious emblems available to members of the Boy Scouts of America. Each faith group
designs their own criteria for religious emblems.
Unit Leaders: please promote this to parents and encourage Scouts to earn their Religious Emblem.
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Magellan District
District Chair: Vacant
Service Team Chair: Ken Cunningham
605-351-6115 or
Kencunninham3@sio.midco.net
District Executive: Nick Sershen
605-361-2697 or nsershen@bsamail.org
District Executive: Kara Popp
605-361-2697 or kapopp@bsamail.org
District Calendar
September
1 Service Team Meeting
15 Results Radio FirstNighter
20 Boy Scout Shootout
28 District Meeting
October
4 Service Team Meeting
24 Washington Career Night
November
1 Service Team Meeting
4-5 Sioux Falls After Dark
30 District Meeting
Impact Event a Success!
Thanks to the hard work of Mike Hall, Sue Roust, Ken
Cunningham, Tim Bjordal, Sheriff Mike Millstead, Deny
Oesterling and a host of others the first annual Explorer
Impact Event was a smashing success. Mayor Dave
Munson was our host for the event and he helped the Magellan District introduce 12 businesses to the Explorer
Program. Several of these businesses have expressed an
interest in forming an Explorer Post for the upcoming
school year. Another special thanks goes out to Jim Clark
and Xcel Energy for sponsoring the meal at the Westward
Ho.
Sioux Falls After Dark
That’s right kids, Sioux Falls After Dark is back again this year!
We will have all the fun and excitement you can handle starting
on Friday, November 4th and finishing up on Saturday, November
5th. What will we be doing you
ask? For starters we will be looking at some of the most fascinating career opportunities
available to night owls everywhere! The night will begin
around 8pm on Friday and will end around 6am on Saturday. All of the caffeine you need will be provided as well
as snacks the whole night through. A fantastic bus ride
through the city of Sioux Falls and maybe even a little bit
of the countryside as we ‘explore’ all of the possibilities
Sioux Falls has to offer in the wee hours of the morning..
Registration information will be made available at each
Explorer Post FirstNighter. Space is limited to the first 40
people to sign up so don’t delay in getting your spot reserved today!
Magellan Website
In the coming months the Sioux Council Website will undergo some serious renovations and this includes the Magellan portion. Coming this year, look for opportunities to
register for fun events like Red Hot Rocks and Sioux Falls
After Dark online. You will even be able to pay with your
credit card online, saving you the hassle of sending in a
check. If anyone has any suggestions or would like to see
something added to the website please contact Nick or
Kara at 361-2697.
New Explorer Post!
The Magellan District of the Sioux Council
Boy Scouts of America wishes to thank Results Radio for their commitment to providing
the youth of our city the opportunity to learn
all about a career in radio. The first meeting
for the Post will be held on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00 pm at the Results Radio Office. Anyone
interested in joining can contact Nick at nsershen@bsamail.org
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North Star District
District Chair: Roger Hoyme 886-2299
District Commissioner: Rich Kezar
225-0817
District Executive: Eric Kranzler
800 298-1998 or denorthstar@nvc.net
District Calendar
SEPTEMBER
8 District Committee Meeting
8 Roundtable
8 OA Chapter Meeting
6-17 School Night—Race to Cub Scouting
20 Popcorn Pre-Orders Due
30 Popcorn Sales Begin
OCTOBER
7-9 Fall Camporee, West Whitlock Bay
13 Roundtable, Webster, 7:30 pm
15 Popcorn BLITZ DAY
24 Popcorn Sale Ends
School Night is VERY Important
Every pack in the North Star district will be having a
school night before September 17th. It sets the tone for
the entire year and builds the enthusiasm that will carry
the leaders and families through May. It is also important
because new leaders are recruited, new boys join, popcorn sales increase, new ideas are brought in, and lives
are influenced to shape our future leaders. All school
principals should be contacted and dates reserved for this
year’s event. It is also a good idea to have a table or
booth at your school’s open house to answer questions
and share what your Cub Scouts do. Don’t wait to get
started planning. The more planning the better to help
ensure a successful School Night and a fantastic Scouting
year.
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Fall Camporee at West Whitlock Bay
October 7-9 West Whitlock Bay State Recreation Area
will be hosting this year’s North Star District Fall Camporee. West Whitlock Bay is located 17 miles west of
Gettysburg. Boys will be able to work on their Fishing,
Indian Lore and Fish and Wildlife Merit Badges. The cost
will be $3 per person to help pay for the patch, insurance
and other supplies. Families are welcome to bring their
campers and/or boats and are encouraged to spend the
weekend at the camp. Normal vehicle fees will still apply
and if you bring a camper all camp fees will apply. If you
have any qeustiosn please call Eric Kranzler at 216-3077.
Popcorn Kickoff
Popcorn sales will kickoff this year Septermber 30th. All
packs and troops should take advantage of this great
money making venture. If emphasis is placed on the popcorn sale and all boys participate, this should be the only
fundraiser necessary for your unit.
Chevy Dealers to Help with Race to Cub Scouts
Several local Chevrolet Dealers have agreed to help with
the Race to Cub Scouting. Lust Chevrolet in Aberdeen,
trail Chevrolet in Groton, Dave Hahler Automotive in
Webster, Brooks Motors in Sisseton, Fritz Chevrolet in
Clear Lake, Hansen Motor Company in Redfield, Larry
Jensen Motors in Mobridge, Unzen Motors Inc. in Milbank, and Sharp Chevrolet in Watertown are all taking
part in this year’s Race to Cub Scouting campaign. The
dealers are going to be the pick-up sites for the Pinewood
Derby boxes and most will hold a Pinewood Derby trial
race in October. Some dealers have also agreed to hold a
special sale for families of boys registered in a Scouting
program. The sale will run between September 1—
December 31, 2005. Any Scouting family that buys a vehicle between these dates is to provide a copy of the sale
to Eric Kranzler in order for the dealer to make a donation of $100 to the Boy Scouts of America.
Day Camp Through the Ages
Three very successful Day Camps were held this summer
in the North Star District. Aberdeen, Watertown and Mobridge all held camp with over 100 boys participating.
This year’s theme was Scouting Through the Ages which
went along with the 75th anniversary of the Cub Scouts.
A special THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped
with camp.
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BUFFALO RIDGE DISTRICT
District Chair: Mike Johnson, 507-532-0629
District Commissioner: Doug Raynie, 605-6933256
District Executive: Jim Thalacker, 507-530-9554
or jathalbsa@yahoo.com
DISTRICT CALENDAR
September
6
Dist. Com.Mtng, Elkton Comm. Ctr, 7:00 pm
13
Roundtables/Commish. Mtng, Comm. Ctr,
Elkton, 7:00 pm
Popcorn Chair Training, same place & time
20
Alohak Chapt. OA,
24
New Ldr. Essent. & Cub/Scout/Venture Ldr.
Specifics
Train, Comm. Ctr, Elkton, 8:00 am
29
Show & Deliver Popcorn Pickup, Sports Link in
Brookings
& Eickhoff Enterprises in Marshall, 5-7 pm.
October
1
Popcorn Kickoff
4
Dist. Com. Mtng, Comm. Ctr, Elkton, 7:00 pm
7-9
Fall Camporee, Merit Ctr, Marshall
11
Roundtables/Commish. Mtng, Comm. Ctr, Elk
ton, 7:00 pm
18
Alohak Chapt, OA,
22
Race To Cub Scouting Extravaganza, Marshall
Airport, 9:00 am
23
Unit Inventories, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
29
Scouting For Food
Buffalo Ridge Scouts Attend National Jamboree
Kyle Dretsch, Spencer Henley (T 320), and Chris &
Mike Garcia (T 25), had the experience of a lifetime as
they attended the National Scout Jamboree (NSJ), held
at Ft. A.P. Hill Military Reservation, Caroline County,
Virginia, from July 25 – August 3. They were part of a
contingent of 36 boys and four leaders representing the
Sioux Council. At the Jamboree they were kept busy
doing everything from the typical Summer Camp activities, to BMX Biking and even scuba diving and snorkeling. Space does not allow the mentioning of all the
highlights of their trip, but they would certainly be glad
to share them with you. No doubt one of Mike Garcia’s
was shaking President Bush’s hand on stage in front of
75,000 Jamboree attendees and visitors at the closing
show.
Buffalo Ridge District Represented on NSJ Staff
Five adults and one youth represented the Buffalo
Ridge district on the staff of Subcamp 14 at the NSJ.
Arriving 4 days before the actual arrival of the troops,
these folks prepared for and then served 2300 youth and
adults in one of the largest of the 20 subcamps, insuring
that boys and their leaders had a fun-filled and safe experience. Depending on their specific assignments, jobs
ranged from coordinating transportation for staff to
carry out duties around the sprawling jamboree complex, to maintaining equipment, to medical care, to
“garbology.” You will have to ask Muriel and Mike
Runholt about the last one. Besides Muriel and Mike,
serving on staff were John & Marcia Kindseth and Rodney Tholen and his son, Jordan. Dave Kurtz attended
the Jamboree as a member of the staff for the Wood
Carving Merit Badge at the Merit Badge Midway.
When you have a chance, ask these folks about the experience.
Racing To Cub Scouting
Onlookers at a number of local parades in the Buffalo Ridge district were given the chance to see members of their local Cub Scout Pack riding in a fancy red
Chevrolet SSr Truck sporting the Race To Cub Scouting logo. The heads really turned when they saw the
hard top roof automatically fold up turning the truck
into a convertible. Cub Scouts in Elkton, Ramona,
Hendricks, Cottonwood, Ivanhoe and Marshall have
displayed the RTCS banner, waved to friends, threw out
candy and let folks know that Scouting is alive and well
in their respective communities. Unit leaders attending
the August Roundtables were given an up-close look at
the vehicle when district committee chair Mike Johnson
took it for a ”little spin” to Elkton. A very big thank you
goes out to Rodney Tholen for donating the use of the
truck to the district.
Be Prepared
Yes it is the Scout motto, but it is also the theme of
the Fall Camporee coming up Oct. 7 – 9, at the Merit
Center in Marshall. Attendees will able to work on Fire
Safety, Crime Prevention, First Aid, and Emergency
Service Merit Badges as well as see some awesome
demonstrations of law enforcement and fire fighting
equipment and techniques and actually participate in
some drills. A hands-on program is planned for Cub
Scouts on Saturday. Units should already have the information and registration materials. Pre-registration
for Scouts is a must! Don’t miss this exciting event.
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Pheasant District
District chairman: Mike Larson
(mike.larson@larsondata.com) 996-1087
District commissioner: Hugh “homer” Holmes
(hugh.holmes@k12.sd.us) 996-2634
District Director: Mike “Smiley” McGinnis
(smiley.mcginnis@midconetwork.com)
Office/Fax: 996-4280 Cellular: 999-9144
September
1
Commissioner’s Meeting, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM
8
All Leader’s Roundtable/Popcorn Training,
Trinity Lutheran Church, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM
1-16 Race to Cub Scouting (School Night) Activities
30-2 Fall Camporee, West Bend State Campground,
Dave Kline, 996-3023 for more information.
October
1-2
Fall Camporee, West Bend State Campground
6
Commissioner’s Meeting, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM
13
All Leaders Roundtable, Trinity Lutheran
Church, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM
22-28 Scouting for Food Bag/Door Hanger Delivery
29
Scouting for Food Collection
24-29 Troop Open Houses...when is yours?
November
3
Commissioner Meeting, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM
5
Tri-State University, SE Tech, Sioux Falls,8-5pm
10
All Leaders Roundtable, Trinity Lutheran
Church, Chamberlain, 7:30 PM
11 Veteran’s Day, District Offices Closed!
A new look! www.siouxbsa.org
Please check us out on the Sioux Council Website. Current and up to date information! If you have ideas or
would like something posted on our District Page, please
let Smiley know! We are looking for a district volunteer
to serve as our webmaster...names?
3 R’s to remember!
There are 3 “Rs” to remember, especially as we begin
another school year: Recruit, Retain and Reward! Boys
love to get recognized, whether it is a Bobcat advancement or the Rank of Scout, recognize or reward these
boys for their decision to join Scouting! What may seem
small is huge in a child’s life! Recruit, Retain and Reward!
Where do you go locally for Scouting Stuff?
Sun Gold Trophies
714 E Kay Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-3218
Capital Sports
411 S Pierre St
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 224-1808
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These stores are essentially volunteering to carry Scouting items for you! Please support these local Scout Shops
as they can help you out of a bind. They carry anything
from books to a full line of uniforms. Please refer to the
front page of your 2005-06 program calendar for more
information and locations as you travel South Dakota.
Tri-State Training?
Tri-State Training is a training for all. It has training for
the newest leader to the most seasoned of leaders. It will
be held November 5, 2005 in Sioux Falls. Please plan on
attending as a unit. You can teach an “old dog” new
tricks, come and see!
Free pinewood derby boxes/cars?
If your Pack achieved your unit goal by September 30,
2005, the Cubmaster will be mailed enough driver’s licenses for all the active boys in the Pack. The newest
boys from this spring and fall will receive their “driver’s
license” at school night and can collect their pinewood
derby boxes and cars the next day! For a list of participating Chevy Dealers, please contact your local Cubmaster, Commissioner or look for it on the website:
www.siouxbsa.org
Camp Pictures?
The Sioux Council is seeking your extra pictures from
this past summer. We would like to use your pictures for
promotional materials for later this year and next year. If
they are 35mm or digital, we can use them. You can either mail them to the Council Service Center, attn:Gerry
or e-mail them to ggranum@bsamail.org Thank you in
advance.
Training Opportunities?
Marv Beck and his team of trainers are waiting to hear
from your unit for training. Training is the lifeline to
Scouting. Please contact your commissioner or Marv
Beck for needed training. We did not put training in the
calendar so that you can tell us when and where to have
training. We would like to have at least 5 people per
training:) marvjbeck@aol.com
Venturing Crews…
Venturing is for both young men and women ages 14-20.
It is designed to foster relationships with Cub Scout
Packs as well as Boy Scout Troops. If you have youth
interested, please do not hesitate to contact Homer or
Smiley! Eagle/Gold Award Venturing Crew? YES!
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Prairie Winds
District
boxes! The Race to Cub Scouting is our opportunity to
showcase the Cub Scout program to boys throughout the
district. Lets get the word out and show the youth of our
area how much fun our program is!
The Time is Here!
What time might you ask? Why Trails End Popcorn time
of course! Every year Packs and Troops participate in the
selling of delicious Trails End Popcorn as their major
fundraiser for the coming year. This year, packs and
troops will be able to pick up their popcorn packets at the
Roundtable in Luverne on September 13. By providing
District Chair: Dick Koch 332-7227
these packets to your unit earlier we hope to make your
District Commissioner: John Bultsma 338-3412
popcorn sale run as smoothly as it can. But with this conDistrict Executive: Rob Heisel
venience also comes a larger degree of responsibility on
605-361-2697 rheisel@bsamail.org
the popcorn chair for your unit to ensure no scout sells
early. PLEASE MAKE SURE SCOUTS DO NOT SELL
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30! This year will be offering
September
many new products, online ordering, and a restructured
1
Commissioner’s Meeting—Brandon Pizza Ranch commission package. This year units will receive 33 per8
District Committee Meeting—6:00 pm Luverne cent of their sale in commission if they meet a few simple
requirements. It is a great deal for your unit!
8
Roundtable—7:00 pm Luverne Public Library
15
Race to Cub Scouting—School Night!
For those who are new to the Scouting program, the sale
17
Den Leader 101—Sioux Falls
of popcorn alone can allow packs, troops, and crews to
24
Council Leadership Team Meeting—Mitchell
acquire the necessary funds for their budget for the entire
year. One important step in having successful popcorn
sale is to have a successful School Night. Each individOctober
ual pack, troop, and crew should establish a chair to or6
Commissioner’s Meeting—Brandon Pizza Ranch ganize this vital fundraiser. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact your Cub or Scoutmaster, or Rob
7-9
Fall Camporee—Worthington
13
District Committee Meeting—6:00 pm Luverne Heisel at 605-361-2697 or rheisel@bsamail.org.
District Calendar
13
Roundtable—7:00 pm Luverne Public Library
Scouters Start Your Engines!
We are just moments from the race to
Cub Scouting! Thursday September 16
Prairie Winds will welcome hundreds of
new Cub Scouts to our district. Every
boy that joins Scouting this fall will receive a pine wood derby kit in a really
cool Race to Cub Scouting lunch box.
The Sioux Council is also implementing a new procedure
allowing every boy in Cub Scouts the opportunity to receive one the pine wood derby lunch boxes. All packs
will have an agreed upon goal of new Cub Scouts to recruit by September 30, if the pack reaches this goal of
new members every boy will receive one of the lunch
Trained Leaders=Great Programs
The best way to ensure the longevity of a boy in the
Scouting program is simple—have fun! Having your
leaders go to training will help them to gain the confidence and knowledge that will assist them in establishing
a fun program. Check the Sioux Council Calendar to get
the training dates near you, or e-mail Rob Heisel at
rheisel@bsamail.org if you are interested in having the
Prairie Winds training staff put together a training session
in your community.
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newton hills
District
District Chair: Mark Shlana
334334-4782
District Commissioner: Jeffy Wilkes
District Executive: Harold Franey
hfraney@bsamail.org or 361361-2697
District Calendar
September:
8
Roundtable, Zion Luth. Church 7:00 pm
8
OA Chapter Mtg. Zion Luth. Church, 7:00 pm
15
Sioux Falls Race to Cub Scouting School Night
17
Den Leader 101
20
New Leaders Essentials
22
New Leaders Essentials
27
Cub Leader Specifics
27
Troop Committee Training
27
Boy Scout Leader Specifics
29
Cub Leader Specifics
29
Troop Committee Training
29
Boy Scout Leader Specifics
30
Popcorn Sales Start
(See Training Article for training locations and times.)
October:
7-9
Fall Camporee (Newton Hills Scout Camp)
13
Roundtable, Zion Luth. Church 7:00 pm
13
OA Chapter Mtg. Zion Luth. Church, 7:00 pm
15
Popcorn Blitz Day
National Summertime Pack Award:
When your Cub Scout Pack provides a 12-month program by continuing to meet when school is out of session, it earns the National Summertime Pack Award.
When your unit has conducted three pack activities—
one each in the months of June, July, and August—your
unit has qualified for the National Summertime Pack
Award certificate and streamer.
Dens with an average attendance of at least half their
members at the three summer pack events are eligible
for a den participation ribbon.
Individual boys who attend all three summertime pack
activities can receive the National Summertime Pack
Award pin.
The National Summertime Pack Award Application can
be obtained from the Council Service Center.
Newton Hills District Cub Scout and Boy Scout Adult
Leader Training
September 2005
Den Leader 101 (For all new leaders, a nuts and bolts to
get you through the first meeting)
September 17, 2005 9:00am – 10:00am Service Center
(3200 West 49th St. Sioux Falls)
September 17, 2005 10:30am – 11:30am Service Center
(3200 West 49th St. Sioux Falls)
New Leader Essentials (For all Adult Leaders, a basic
overview of the BSA)
September 20, 2005 6:30pm-8:30pm Zion Lutheran
Church (1400 S. Duluth, Sioux Falls)
September 22, 2005 6:30pm-8:30pm Harrisburg Legion
(Main Street Harrisburg)
Cub Leader Position Specific (For all Cub Scout Leaders, parents, and committee members)
September 27, 2005, 6:30pam-8:30pm Zion Lutheran
Church(1400 S. Duluth, Sioux Falls)
September 29, 2005, 6:30pm-8:30pm Harrisburg Legion
(Main Street Harrisburg)
Boy Scout Leaders Specifics (For all Scoutmasters and
Assistant Scoutmasters)September 27, 2005, 6:308:30pm Zion Lutheran Church (1400 S. Duluth, Sioux
Falls)
September 29, 2005, 6:30-8:30pm Harrisburg Legion
(Main Street Harrisburg)
Troop Committee Training (For all parents and committee members)September 27, 2005, 6:30-8:30pm Zion
Lutheran Church (1400 S. Duluth, Sioux Falls)
September 29, 2005, 6:30-8:30pm Harrisburg Legion
(Main Street Harrisburg)
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Race—Continued from Page 1
The Cub Scout and parents will build
their own car and race it back at the dealership at a race event in October determined by each district.
Prior to many of the “Race to Cub Scouting” recruitment events, Schwans Foods
Inc. will be touring the Sioux Council
with the Number 49 car which is driven
by Jeff Schrader in the NASCAR circuit.
This race car will be at the following locations across the Sioux Council: September 30 in Sioux Falls,
October 1 in Mitchell, October 1 in Pierre, October 2 in Aberdeen
In support of the Race to Cub Scouting—It's Fun at Every Turn campaign, the National Boy Scouts of
America recently accepted corporate sponsorship for the first time by signing an agreement with General
Motors' Chevrolet Division for the automaker to become a national sponsor of Cub Scouting through
2007. NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon is the campaign's honorary chairman, so look for this racing icon on
billboard, television and radio public service announcements featuring Gordon and seven Cub Scouts.
As part of this agreement, General Motors has encouraged Chevrolet dealers across the Sioux Council to
partner with Scouting and to provide potential Cub Scouts additional avenues and events, such as pinewood derbies, through which they can join Scouting. As part of the agreement, General Motors has unveiled the world's largest pinewood derby car. Carved by hand and weighing approximately 1,200
pounds, the car will be on display at Disney's Epcot Center, the national Scout jamboree, and select
Chevrolet dealerships, and will ultimately find a permanent home in the National Scouting Museum.
Down and Derby will be your family's favorite movie this year!
Down and Derby is a fun and entertaining comedy about a small-town Pinewood Derby competition that transforms an average group of dads into an awkward bunch of competitors. This
family-friendly satire combines brilliant acting performances and smartly familiar scenes to
expose the desperate behavior of parents who compete with one another through their children - a social dynamic seen in everyday activities ranging from little league to science fairs to pageantry.
Phil Davis was the kid who had it all. He could run, kick and jump better than anyone in his
fifth grade class. Then, a cool kid from California named Ace Montana moved to town. On one fateful day in front of
his two best friends -- Blaine and Big Jimmy -- Phil lost a head-to-head footrace to Ace and was forever bumped from
his champion status. Ever since, first place has eluded him.
25 years later, not much has changed. They all still live in the same neighborhood. Blaine is still cynical and at 5'2"
tall, Big Jimmy hasn't grown more than an inch since elementary school. Ace is the perennial winner while Phil's best
attempts continue to win just runner-up. Now with children of their own, they find themselves in familiar competitive
situations.
In the crazed world of derby fever, the kids are lucky if they get to pick the paint color or attach a decal. Hilarity
builds as the dads teeter on the edge of insanity and resort to backstabbing, cover-ups and sabotage. Wives, families
and jobs are ignored with extreme consequences and the kids scheme their revenge to never be underestimated again.
In the end, the farce reaches comical and outrageous levels with a surprise twist that will have you on the edge of your
seat!
The film will open at the Carmike 7 in Sioux Falls on September 23rd.
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2005 Boy Scout Shootout
…..September 20, 2005
Do you like to shoot sporting clays? Then why not support Scouting at the same time?
The 2005 Boy Scout Shootout is bigger, and better,
than in the past! Hunters Pointe, near Humboldt, South
Dakota, has once again opened its doors to skilled and
novice shooters alike. The event benefits Scouting programs in the Sioux Council.
The Boy Scout Shootout consists of a 100-target sporting clays course and an
optional 5-stand and
flurry! September 20th
is the day to be ready
to “tune up the eye” for
the upcoming hunting
season. Again this year, you are invited to bring friends,
employees and clients to a day of fun, fellowship and
sport!
The schedule for the day is as follows:
-10 a.m. to 12 Noon –
Optional Pre-Game Flurry and 5-stand
-12 Noon – 1 p.m. – Lunch provided
-1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Safety Talk and Rules of the Road
-1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Boy Scout Shootout!
-4:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Dinner and Awards
The fee for a foursome to shoot is $800. This includes
all of the above as well as station sponsorship with signage and your company’s name in the program. Individual shooter packages are also available. Please call Nick
Sershen at (605) 361-2697 ext 108 or email at
nsershen@bsamail.org. This event will fill up fast in
July. Make your reservations now!
Race to Cub Scouting:
Schwan’s Racing Tour
The Schwan’s Racing Team #49
NASCAR will be touring the
Sioux Council the weekend of
September 30 to October 2. The
#49 car driven by Ken Schrader
will be making stops in the Sioux
Council. The car will be making stops all over the
Council that weekend. More information will be coming out as we get more specifics on the Tour.
Learning for life offers seven programs designed to support schools and community based organizations in their
efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their
self-confidence, motivation , and self-esteem. The seven
programs focus on character education and career education. Learning for Life program helps youth develop social and life skills, assist in character development, and
help youth formulate positive personal values. It prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help them
achieve their full potential.
At a time when drugs and gangs are ravaging many of
our schools and communities, Learning for Life programs can be a catalyst to help stop this trend. The program uses age-appropriate, grade-specific lesson plans to
give youth skills and information that will help them
cope with the complexities of today’s society.
Learning for Life makes academic learning fun and relevant to real-life situations. As a result, the positive character traits and skills learned by participation in Learning
for Life not only make students more confident and capable, but also give them an invaluable understanding of
how things work in the real world. School and community demands for character education and career education programs have greatly influenced the dramatic
growth of Learning for Life. Learning for Life has been
adopted by more than 17,000 schools are organizations
nationwide, serving over 1.5 million youth.
The program includes grade-specific, age-appropriate
lesson plans for grades K-12. and can be used schoolwide or in an individual classroom. Learning for Life
offers training seminars for all adults involved in any of
the seven programs.
If you think this is something your child or your school
would be interested in please contact Nick Sershen at
605-361-2697 or at nsershen@lflmail.org.
More information is available at www.learningforlife.org
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2005 Trail’s End Popcorn Sale
The Sioux Council set new records sales again last year, thanks to you and your Scouts. The profits
from the Popcorn Sale helped fund your pack, troop, or crews as well as
provide prizes and incentives for your Scouts. For those units who haven’t
participated in popcorn sales, we encourage you to attend your District
Popcorn Kick-off in the fall for more information and find out how your unit
can benefit from popcorn sales. Popcorn is the one no risk fundraiser your
unit can participate in. Improvements made for this years sale are:
New Products for 2005 – check out the products list
♦
New Prizes for the council incentive program including major retail “Gift Cards”
♦
Return of the 2.5 Popcorn Tin
♦
Upgraded Commission Structure
♦
Safety training program for Scouts
National Prize Program:
Each Scout selling at least $1,500 in popcorn will receive a $50 Gift Card in addition to
council prizes they earn.
Each Scout selling at least $2,500 in popcorn will be eligible for the Trail’s End College Scholarship Program where a portion of your Scout’s sales is put into a college scholarship fund that grows
each year they participate in popcorn sales. Regional and National Prize programs are available for
those Scouts that sell in the top categories for the Nation.
Important Dates:
♦
September 2005
District Popcorn Trainings
♦
September 20, 2005
Popcorn Pre-Orders Due
♦
September 30, 2005
Popcorn Sale Begins
♦
September 30, 2005
Pre-Order Popcorn Pickup
♦
October 15, 2005
Popcorn Blitz Day
♦
October 21, 2005
Pre-Order Returns
♦
October 24, 2005
Popcorn Sale Ends
♦
October 25, 2005
Final Popcorn Orders Due
♦
October 25, 2005
All Prize Orders Due
♦
November 4, 2005
Final Popcorn Pickup
November 22, 2005
Final Settlement
♦
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2005 Product List:
5-Way Chocolate Lovers Tin
$50.00
3-Way Tin
$40.00
Cheese Lovers Tin
$30.00
Chocolate Caramel Crunch
$16.00
26 oz. Caramel Corn w/Mixed Nuts $16.00
15 Pack Kettle Corn Microwave
$16.00
15 Pack Unbelievable Butter Micro
$13.00
15 Pack Light Microwave
$13.00
11 oz. Caramel Corn w/Peanuts
$8.00
2.5 Pound Popcorn Tin
$8.00
“Tri“Tri-State University”
Only one training event in The Sioux Council offers classes
for every Scout Leader…
Tri-State University
NOVEMBER 5
SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
SIOUX FALLS
Register online at siouxtraining.org
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How to Make Your Unit’s
“BLITZ DAY” a Great Event!
October 15, 2005 – Sioux Council – BLITZ DAY
Successful popcorn-selling Units insist on using “Blitz Day” as THE best way to help reach their sales goals. When
your Unit participates in “Blitz Day” you too will be amazed at several things: like how quickly you can sell a lot of
popcorn to raise the money your Unit and Scouting families need and how much more fun it is for the Scouts to participate when they sell as a group.
With just a little bit of organization and planning, your Unit can pile up the sales and completely cover your neighborhoods or communities in no time. The more Scouts and parents who participate, the faster you can sell. Research has
shown that 72% of those who are asked to support you by buying Trails End gourmet popcorn at the DOOR FRONT
will do so. The trick is to reach everyone’s door out there and ask! Blitz Day makes this easier.
Lastly, don’t forget that the council and district volunteers have great prizes for the Scouts who participate, in Blitz
Day! Here’s how to do it in a few, simple steps:
1.
Make sure you promote Blitz Day and participating in it to your Scouts and parents ahead of time. Advance
promotion and planning is the key. If everyone knows about Blitz Day, where to meet and when to be there,
the more scouts and parents you’ll have participating and the more sales you’ll get, quicker! Tip: Ask parents
to “give just this one day”, and hopefully, they’ll be done with popcorn for the year. Also: Set a sales goal
for the day!
2.
Plan out WHERE your Unit or Den will be selling popcorn on Blitz Day. Simply taking a little bit of time
beforehand to map out the streets, neighborhoods or communities you want to cover on Blitz Day will make
it much easier and faster for your Scouts and parents. An organized effort is the best way to success! Everyone involved will thank you for it later.
3.
Train the Scouts (and parents) at the Beginning of Blitz Day on what to say at the door, how to collect money
and deliver product to the customers.
4.
Have FUN! Selling with your friends is more fun than selling alone. Two Scouts selling on one side of the
street can take turns speaking at the door fronts.
5.
Special Prizes for BLITZ Day Participants Each area will have “Mystery
Houses” on BLITZ Day. If you find a Mystery House you will receive a
$20.00 gift certificate at the Sioux Council Trading Post. Also, Each District
will give away a Personal DVD player or New Bike. Each Scout will be put
into the prize drawing for every $25.00 of product sold on BLITZ Day.
6.
Report your sales to the District. Your scouts can win prizes for participating
in Blitz Day, but you can’t win if you don’t let your District Kernel know!
Be sure to send in your results.
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Congratulations recent eagle scouts
Ryan D Sullivan
Scott Arthur Kirchner
Matthew Glenn Johnson
Michael Keith Hollan II
Cody Justin Burkhardt
David Michael Stamp
Kelcey Ray
Abbott
Thomas Dean Hieber
Ryan Thomas King
Trevor Lee Hickens
Troop 238
Troop 102
Troop 81
Troop 81
Troop 102
Troop 87
Troop 173
Troop 48
Troop 48
Troop 100
Marshall
Yankton
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Yankton
Elk Point
Pierre
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
Winner
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
United Church of Christ Congregational
LDS Church
LDS Church
United Church of Christ Congregational
Fire Department of Elk Point
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Sertoma Club of Sioux Falls
Sertoma Club of Sioux Falls
Masonic Lodge of Winner #166
SIOUX COUNCIL
MEMORIAL/TRIBUTE GIFT
A gift to the Sioux Council’s memorial/tribute fund is a thoughtful way to express respect, gratitude, and sincere affection. Your gift honoring a loved one, friend, and others in times of
sadness or joy will enrich the lives of the thousands of youth served by our council.
Please complete the tribute form, enclosed with your check, and mail to 3200 W 49th Street, Sioux Falls,
SD 57106. All gifts of $10.00 or more will be acknowledged, and a memorial/tribute card (not including
the amount of the donation) will be sent to the person specified.
SIOUX COUNCL
GIFT IN TRIBUTE
Amount enclosed $_______________________
Please place this gift in the memorial/tribute fund: (gifts $10.00 and more)
____ In memory of __________________________________________________________
____ In honor of
___________________________________________________________
Please send a tribute card to:
Donor Acknowledgement:
Name _________________________________
Address _______________________________
City ___________ State_______ Zip ______
Name ___________________________
Address__________________________
City_____________ State__________
Zip _______________
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Sioux Council, BSA, 3200 W. 49th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
57106.
Your gift to the Boy Scouts of America is tax deductible.
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Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped
with Day Camp this year! Without your help, the program would not have been possible. This summer Cub
Scouts did leather work, built boats, and most of all
HAD FUN! Day Camp is an excellent way to keep
boys interested in Scouting. Thank you again to the
heroes that were gracious in volunteering their time to
provide a great program for all of the boys at Day Camp
this year!
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William D. Boyce
New Unit Organizer Award
The William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award is
presented to recognize volunteers who organize one or
more traditional Scouting units. The award may be worn
on the adult uniform. The award is a square knot placed
over the three colors representing the three phases of our
program—Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.
A volunteer can earn the knot by organizing one traditional unit, and a program device can be earned for up to
three additional units organized.
The award recognizes volunteers for organizing traditional units after March 1, 2005. The award is administered by the Relationships Division and will be presented
by the local council.
Requirements
1. With the approval of the district committee chair, the
volunteer serves as the organizer and completes the successful organization of one new traditional unit (Cub
Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity team or Venturing
crew).
2. The volunteer organizes the unit by following all procedures as published in the “New Unit Organization
Process” (No. 34196), particularly ensuring that new unit
leadership is trained, a program for the new unit is organized and in operation, the new unit committee is functioning, a unit commissioner is assigned, all paperwork for
the new unit is completed and processed, and the unit
charter is presented to the chartered organization.
3. The Boy Scouts of America realizes that quite often
several individuals help to organize a new unit. However,
for this award, only one volunteer can be recognized as
the organizer for a new unit. 4. To further recognize the
volunteer’s e.ort for organizing additional new units, a
program
device can be earned and worn on the new-unit organizer
knot. The program device represents the type of unit organized (a Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity
team, or Venturing crew.) The knot and up to three program devices may be worn in recognition for organizing
up to four new traditional units. Multiple program devices for organizing units in the same program may be
earned and worn.
5. The new-unit organization award recognizes
volunteers for organizing traditional units after
March 1, 2005.
Contact your DE for more information.
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Paul Hallem Golf
Tournament a Success!
The Paul Hallem Memorial Golf Tournament was
a smashing success! More than 80 golfers took
part in the festivities which raised over $5,000 for
the Learning for Life program. Special thanks
goes out to Curt Hage of Home Federal Bank for
being the chair and lead sponsor of this event as
well as Steve Sershen and Randy Derheim for all
of their hard work in getting this golf tournament
off the ground. The winning team was Foley’s/
C.J. Callaway’s with a score of 62 in the modified
best ball scramble. Look for information about
next year’s golf event to be released early in
2006!
New Look to Sioux
Council Website
The Sioux Council is dedicated to serving all
of our members and charter partners. This
new Website is being designed to give you
the most up to date information and materials to help you offer the best Scouting program around.
Currently this website offers: Calendar information, Contact information, Training information, District Information and it will be
growing each day. Please bear with us as
we add new content and update areas which
may currently appear blank. In the near future, Event registration, Unit information,
and Advancement opportunities will be
added.
Please let us know what you would like to
see on our website. We want to fill
www.siouxbsa.org with as much information
as possible to aid you in your program.
Contact Rich Stockton at
rstockto@bsamail.org with comments.
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The 21st World Scout Jamboree will be hosted by the Scout Association of the United Kingdom from July 27 until
August 8, 2007. It will bring together 40,000 Scouts, Venturers, leaders, and staff for 12 days. They will share adventure, international friendship, personal growth, and development.
In 2007, the centennial year of the founding of the Scouting movement, the jamboree theme will be "One World,
One Promise." Sir Robert Baden-Powell, who founded the Scouting program, also pioneered the very first jamboree
at Olympia in London in 1920.
The Boy Scouts of America participated with 301 Scouts and leaders at the First World Scout Jamboree, and 3,200
American Scouts/leaders are invited to return to the birthplace of Scouting during the summer of 2007.
The Jamboree Program
The jamboree program will combine proven elements of previous world Scout jamborees, such as the Global Development Village, with new concepts and ideas that will have been tried and tested during the European Scout
jamboree—EuroJam—in 2005.
The jamboree program is based on the eight World Objectives for the Centenary of Scouting, as agreed by the
World Scout Conference. The program also aims to motivate, challenge, and excite Scouts/Venturers, leaders, and
the International Service Team.
The jamboree program combines Baden-Powell's insights—learning by doing, working in small groups, and giving
responsibility to Scouts/Venturers—with the realization that different people learn in different ways, at different
speeds, and with different styles.
Key elements of the jamboree program are planned to include:
• World Village—Six areas on the jamboree site that Scouts will explore in order to experience activities ranging
from creativity to technology and culture.
• The Gilwell Adventure—An action-packed day of adventurous and challenging activities at the home of
Scouting in the UK at Gilwell Park.
• Global Development Village—A chance to explore many of today's key world challenges through practical
workshops run by specialists from the United Nations and other organizations.
♦ Community Action Day—Helping to make a difference in the community through involvement in local projects in partnership with Scouts and community groups near the jamboree site.
Who May Attend?
• Participants. Scouts and Venturers between the ages of 14 and 17 years old on July 27, 2007—that is specifically those born between July 28, 1989, and July 27, 1993—may take part in the jamboree.
• Participants' Age. Age requirements are set by the World Scout Committee and are not negotiable.
• Leaders. All Boy Scouts of America leadership must meet the requirements listed on the adult application. In
addition, councils must first give their approval to applicants. Once regions have selected potential leaders, regional
jamboree committees and the national office will conduct in-person interviews for final selection.
BSA assistant Scoutmasters and Venturers who are 18 years of age may serve (if selected) as the jamboree third
assistant Scoutmaster or Advisor.
♦ International Service Team Staff. There will be job opportunities for another 800 Americans to serve on the
International Service Team. Specific information is listed on the application.
Visit http://www.scouting.org for more information.
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The BSA Ready & Prepared Award
The BSA Ready & Prepared Award was developed to encourage and reward Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams,
and Venturing crews that incorporate safe practices while enjoying challenging activities. The award acknowledges
the common sense and judgment, founded on knowledge and training, used to incorporate risk management into a
unit's decision-making process. It recognizes that the more responsibility individual members take for their personal
health and safety, the more everyone contributes to a successful activity. Earning the award helps units focus on areas in which emphasizing risk management can help reduce fatalities and serious injury, such as
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Driver and passenger safety
BSA Youth Protection
Precautions for aquatics activities
Premises safety and first-aid readiness
Personal fitness and safety
The Award
There are two award levels: Gold and Silver.
To earn the Gold Award, a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew must complete 10 mandatory
requirements and three elective requirements. Youth and adult members of a unit earning the Gold Award are entitled to wear the gold-bordered BSA Ready & Prepared Award patch and the unit is entitled to display the gold BSA
Ready & Prepared ribbon.
To earn the Silver Award, a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew must complete 10 mandatory
requirements and six elective requirements. Youth and adult members of a unit earning the Silver Award are entitled
to wear the silver-bordered BSA Ready & Prepared Award patch, and the unit is entitled to display the silver BSA
Ready & Prepared Award ribbon. Units earning the Silver Award also will be acknowledged in Boys' Life magazine.
Apply for this award at the time of rechartering.
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Sioux Council, Boy Scouts of America
3200 West 49th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Non-Profit Org.
US POSTAGE PAID
Madison, SD 57042
Permit #32
Along the Scouting Trail…….
Fall is in the air and our children are back in school. Several thousand new families will join
the Scouting program during the next couple of weeks. Your support as a volunteer leader often goes unrecognized. We all have decisions to make, including how we allocate our time, talent and
treasures. When you agree to put on the uniform of Boy Scouts of America, you display a
belief in the values of Scouting. You are making a difference. Thank you!
There are 7 words that capture the spirit of Scouting and represent its core values: integrity,
spirituality, patriotism, service, fitness, education and morality.
7 CORE VALUES OF SCOUTING
Integrity…A Scout pledges, On my “honor” One’s personal word, walking the talk, doing
what is right, and so on.
Spirituality…do my “duty to God” Private and public, faithful practice of one’s religious beliefs. The Boy
Scouts believe that no individual can achieve their full potential without the Spiritual element in their life.
Patriotism… and “my country” Be a participating citizen, taking part in parades and community events,
encouraging voting and so on
Service…“help other people” Be aware of other’s needs and be supportive at all times. Scouting for Food
drive and the hundreds of thousands of other service hours are being performed by local Scouts annually.
Fitness…“physically strong” Individuals perform best when they are in good physical condition, watching
what they eat. We teach youth good health habits like not smoking, and have a program of alcohol and drug
abuse prevention
Education… “mentally awake” Alert, conscious, aware of their surroundings. Always learning. The advancement/recognition program causes a young person to read, to write, to think as they expand their skills
and knowledge.
Morality… “morally straight” Live a life filled with honesty and decency, always treating others fairly.
Integrity, Spirituality, Patriotism, Scout Law, Service, Fitness, Education, and Morality all wrapped in a
package designed to build strong families. The Scout Oath is more than a mere “40 words.” It represents the
BSA’s core values. We challenge members to more than memorize and recite the Scout Oath. They must
make the Scout Oath the cornerstone of their life and use the 12 points of the Scout Law as daily checkpoints
for living.
Thank you for serving a volunteer leader! Your support will make a difference in the lives of today’s
youth…. Now and year ahead.