What`s Inside... - Gateway Area Council

Scouting's Journey to Excellence
2015 Council Performance Recognition
Program
What’s Inside...
Gateway’s 8th Place Ra-ng
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Council Events-Past & Future 2-4
Training
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Gi2 Matching
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GATEWAY AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
RATED AS THE EIGHTH BEST AMONGST
273 TOTAL BOY SCOUT COUNCIL’S NATIONWIDE!
Through a comprehensive annual ra)ng system, the Gateway Area Council, Boy
Scouts of America has been rated the eighth best council in America by the Boys
Scouts of America’s na)onal office.
Recogni-on
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The Gateway Area Council Boy Scouts of America, servicing over 2,690 youth annually
in nine coun-es in Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota has been rated as
the eighth best council in America for 2015.
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The Na-onal office of the Boy Scouts of America’s ra-ng system -tled “The Journey to
Excellence” is the performance measurement and recogni-on program for all 273
councils throughout America. The Na-onal ra-ng system’s
goal is to maximize results from all local councils in key
performance areas directly related to producing a successful, growing and sustainable Scou-ng program. Measureable areas include; membership reten-on, volunteer board
leadership, outdoor program quality, camping par-cipa-on
and long term financial strength.
A task force of na-onal volunteers and professionals within
the Scou-ng organiza-on, along with a na-onally known
premiere performance management consultant developed
the criteria. The standards are based on the Kaplan and
Norton balance scorecard, which was selected by Harvard
Business Review as one of the “most important management prac-ces of the past 75 years.” Execu-ve Director
for the Gateway Area Council, Sean Henneman stated,
“This is something that our dedicated volunteers and sup-
porters in the Coulee Region should be very proud
of, we set very high standards for ourselves. Our
high standing is merely a reflec-on of the quality of
our community.
Thousands of your men have par-cipated in the
Scou-ng program over the past 90 years within the
Gateway Area Council. Whether it be experiencing
an overnight camping adventure at Camp Decorah
or racing in the Pinewood Derby as a young Cub
Scout. Henneman states, “Our great tradi-on of
community support and par-cipa-on has provided a
benchmark for our program excellence. We are
proud of our accomplishments and will con-nue to
reach out to more youth in our region.”
Na-onally the Boy Scouts of America, founded in
1910 serves over 2.8 million youth in over 120,262
programs throughout the United States. Making it
the largest youth serving organiza-on in the Na-on.
Gateway Area Council, BSA | 2600 Quarry Road, La Crosse, WI 54601
P: 608-761-0074 | F: 608-784-4047 | gacbsa.org
RECENT EVENT RECAPS
Golden Eagle Dinner, “Report to the State” and Scouting for Food 2016
Scou-ng for Food 2016 was another colossal boost for the communi-es in our Council! Thanks
to all the Scout families that have par-cipated in our largest annual community service. If you
haven’t already, please report how much food your unit collected on the S4F flyer or email
schmitz.tamm@yahoo.com. Don’t forget to log your service hours and send us a photo from
your Scou-ng for Food!
Holmen Cub Scouts
Troop 22 did the opening flag ceremony for the Golden Eagle Dinner.
They also got to meet special guest speaker, re-red Packer quarterback
Lynn Dickey.
Pack and Troop 83!
Pack 98 and troop 33 La Crescent
Pack 69 and Troop 68 Scou-ng for Food
Pack 6 Osseo
Pack 51 Scou-ng
for Food
Pack 319 Scou-ng
for Food
Eagle Scout Jus-n Holten gave the “Report to the State” to Governor
Walker and the State Legislature. He is pictured here with Senator
Jennifer Shilling and Representa-ve Jill Billings.
Pack and Troop 46 collec-ons!
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2016 Hawaiian Luau Klondike
Soaring Eagle
District
The mighty Soaring Eagle District proudly presented the
2016 Hawaiian Luau Klondike on Saturday, February
13th. Close to 75 attendees braved the elements to partake in the Polynesian filled event that was hosted by
Osseo Troop 102 at the Osseo Rod & Gun Club. The
seven stupendous Troops: Alma, Arcadia, Brice Prairie,
Fountain City, Galesville, Gilmanton, and Osseo competed for the Grand Traveling Klondike Trophy in eight
rotations - Canoe Race, Hawaiian Warrior Trap Shooting, Pig Roast Fire Starting, Pineapple Throw, Polynesian .22 Shoot, Round the Island Tomahawks, Tropical
Shelter Building, and the Grand Finale Sled Race complete with hula dancers. All of the participants had a
blast and each troop walked away with either a 1st, 2nd,
or 3rd place in the various Hawaiian themed Klondike
competitions. The Over-All Grand Winner was Alma
Troop 54, whose accuracy in shooting and throwing was
prove that even single digit temps are no match for their endurance, and to have a great time Scouting with othtop-notch. Special thanks to all that made this event
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scouts.
possible for Scouts to show their skills, test their limits,
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UPCOMING COUNCIL EVENTS
For Your Informa-on
WEEK LONG DAY CAMP
AUGUST 2222-26, 2016
Camp runs from 8:15am-4:15pm each day.
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March/April Roundtable -- Receive Spring Recruitment Materials
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Thursday, April 21 -- Council-wide Spring Tiger Recruit date
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Saturday, April 23 -- Tigers in the Wild Hike from Scout Office
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Scout Shop will be open 10am-Noon for new families to purchase books, uniforms, etc.!
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May 13-14 -- Cub Camporee, free to any new Scout that joined on April 21
New Tigers will earn their first Adventure Belt Loop, Tigers in the Wild, between the
Tiger Recruit mee-ng (1 hr) and a hike the following Saturday. We will provide your
pack with the April 21 recruit night agenda in the form of a treasure map to make your
Tiger Recruit night easy and fun! Packs may also invite 2015-2016 Tigers to aRend.
Contact your District Execu-ves for details.
Cub Camporee and Loggers Camp
Two great spring events are coming soon!
The Cub Camporee at Camp Decorah provides the “Cub Scout Trifecta” of Shoo-ng
Sports, Fishing, and camping. Fill out the sign-up form and get it to the Scout Shop by
April 29th for $5.00 off!
Loggers Camp at the Lumberyard—Copeland Park—is always a favorite! Watch the
game, spend the night, play some ball. Complete the sign-up form and submit to the
Scout Shop by June 3rd for a $3.00 discount. This a great event for the whole family!
Jurassic Camp is a tale of prehistoric survival and exploration of the sciences and
the natural world. This year’s theme has no shortage of learning, adventure, and
fun! Attend 1 to 5 days of Jurassic Camp filled with shooting sports, swimming,
expert guest speakers, field games, gaga ball, outdoor skills, science, and prehistoric exploration.
Tigers (1st gr.) for the 2016-2017 school year need an adult partner present at all
times.
Early Discount/ Regular Fee
$125 if Registration, fees, and Health Forms A&B in by June 17, 2016
$140 Registration, fees, and Health Forms A&B due by August 5, 2016
MALL SCOUT SHOW 2016
Saturday, April 9, 2016
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Valley View Mall - 3800 State Road 16
All Scoung units in the Gateway Area Council are invited to parcipate in the Mall Show
on Saturday, April 9, 2016. There is no cost for this event, but each unit is asked to fill out
a commitment form. Please direct your quesons to staff advisor, Tammy Schmitz at 608784-4040 or schmitz.tamm@yahoo.com.
...Show Off Your Scout Skills!
...Get New Program Ideas!
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OFFICE GIRL SAYS……….
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM HARVEY GEARY
Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters need to take
Scoutmaster Fundamentals and I.T.O.L.S.
Crew and Advisors should have Venture Youth Protection and
Venturing Leadership class.
Charter Organization Representatives need that class which is
offered at round tables University of Scouting in November.
Remember, because you have a trained patch on your
shoulder does not mean you are trained for your unit position.
Call the Scout Office to find out when trainings are available.
SOME SCHEDULED TRAININGS
B.A.L.O.O. (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orienta-on): April 16, 2016
LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING
Get Involved!
Scouts are running the Recycling Fair at the La Crosse Earth
Fair, April 24, 2016
More informa-on and sign up
for volunteering here: hRp://
www.gacbsa.org/support/
scrap-a-thon/earth-fair/
I.T.O.L.S. (Introduc-on to Outdoor Leader Skills): May 13—15, 2016
O.W.L.S. (Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders): May 14-15
To all Scouters in the Gateway Area
Council, you need to find out your specific
positions, from your charter and take
that training if you do not have it.
Using, as an example, if you are a
committee member or a committee
chairman, take either pack committee
challenge or troop committee challenger
that is on-line at myscouting.org.
Every scout deserves a trained leader!
Every Leader deserves training so s/he can successfully deliver
the scouting program!
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Cubmasters and Den Leaders, your training
is on-line, but it would be great if you took
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B.A.L.L.O.O. and O.W.L.S.
Cub Scout Leaders can wear the Trained patch when they
have completed Youth Protection and Cub Scout Leader
Specific training for their position.
Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters can wear the
Trained patch when they have completed Youth Protection,
Scoutmaster Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor
Leader Skills.
Pack or Troop Committee Members can wear the Trained
patch when they have completed Youth Protection and Com-
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Gi: Matching Programs!
Make your Friends of Scou)ng dona)on count x2! Contact your place of employment or the Scout Office to see if your company
does matching gi:s or dollars for doers.
Money Match
Allstate
Avon
Banana Republic (Under GAP)
Bank of America
Best Buy or Best Buy PAC
BNSF Railway
BP
Charles Schwab Founda-on
GE Founda-on
Fannie Mae
Ford
Gap (hRp://www.bewhatspossible.com/Home/
MatchingPrograms.aspx)
GE Founda-on
Home Depot & Home Depot PAC
JcPenny’s
Kaplan
Mc Donnalds
Mc Kesson Healthcare
Merck (hRp://www.merckconnec-ons.com/
docs/124109_MatchingFunds.pdf)
Microso2
Monsanto
Nike
Old Navy (Under GAP)
Pepsico Founda-on (Double match with 50 hours)
Pfizer
Progressive Insurance
Pruden-al
Scherwin Williams
Sprint Founda-on
State Auto Insurance Companies
Subaru
United Health Group
US Cellular
Verizon
Xcel Energy
Matching Effort (matching funds
BP
Dollars for Doers (hours matched)
3M Founda-on Volunteer Match
Banana Republic (Under GAP)
BP
CenturyLink Founda-on
Exxon Mobil
GAP
Ingersoll Rand Founda-on (Trane)
Nike
Mckesson Healthcare
Old Navy (under GAP)
Pepsico (Double match with $ dona-on +50 hours -me)
State Farm Companies
Thrivent Founda-on
Toro Founda-on
UnitedHealth Group
Verizon
Walmart
Xcel Energy
Companies – Employee Giving
via Payroll Only
Ameriprise Employee Giving Program
AT&T Employee Giving Program
Bank of America Employee Giving Program
Best Buy Employee Giving Program
GE Employee Giving Program
IBM Employee Giving Program
Liberty Mutual Employee Giving Program
Merck Employee Giving Program
Microso: Employee Giving Program
Thrivent Employee Giving Program
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
This is a small sampling of companies with
matching gift/volunteer programs available to
employees based on their guidelines. It starts
with You.
Please let me know if you have any to add.
Programs are subject to change
Quesons? Contact your District Execuve at 608-7844040.
Special Employer Grant Opportuni)es
Kohl’s A-Team Volunteer Program Day
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WOOD BADGE
Troop 64’s Scout Master Earns Highest Training Award
insights with the boy scouts, and most importantly leZng the Patrol
method work effec-vely within the Troop. Hulberg was presented
his cer-ficate of comple-on, a Gilwell neckerchief with a tartan
patch from the Clan Maclaren, a leather slide, and two small wooden
beads on a leather thong at the Soaring Eagle District Banquet on
Jan. 30th held at Beedles in Centerville surrounded by family, friends,
and fellow Scouters. Hulberg stated, “I am glad to say that I have
finished and accomplished all of these goals.” Congratula-ons SM
Hulberg on your Wood Badge honor that will ins-ll Arcadia Troop 64
Scouts to always learn by doing through the EDGE Patrol method. If
you're a boy between the ages of 11-17 and would like to join in the
BSA adventure, contact SM Hulberg at 323-7075 for more details.
Troop 64’s Scoutmaster Jeff Hulberg recently
completed Wood Badge training from the Gateway
Area Council. Wood Badge is the embodiment of
the Scou-ng spirit and was developed by BSA
founder Lord Baden-Powell. It is designed for
Scouters to learn the skills/methods of Scou-ng; it
is the highest training an adult leader can earn. SM
Hulberg aRended two 3 day weekend courses outof-doors to camp, cook, and prac-ce Scout skills as
well as submiZng/comple-ng 5 -cket goals. His
goals ranged from teaching the Cooking Merit
Badge, crea-ng a bridge from the Arcadia Cub Scout
Pack to the Boy Scout Troop as well as make an
actual bridge for scouts to “cross-over” into the
Troop, plan/take scouts on a high adventure trip to
the Boundary Waters, showcase Senior ci-zens by
giving them an opportunity to share their valuable
Cap)on: Wood Badge Training Course SM Robin Mezera from
Wauzeka, WI congratulates honoree Jeff Hulberg, Troop 64’s
Scoutmaster
The newly formed Gateway Council Wood
Badge CommiRee started in September. The
commiRee consists of six former Course Directors. We decided to have a Wood Badge
Course in 2017. We sent invita-ons to all eligible council members. A2er review on all applicants it was decided to select Terrie DeBoer as
our next Wood Badge course director. If you
have an interest in par-cipa-ng please let Terrie or the council know. Terrie will be working
on staffing the course in the fall of 2016.
WOOD BADGE in the United States of America
is the highest level of adult Scout leader training available. It was first presented in England
by the founder of Scou-ng,Baden Powell, and
he introduced the program into the United
States during a visit in 1936. The first course
was held at the Mor-mer L. Schiff Scout Reserva-on, but Americans did not fully adopt Wood
Badge un-l 1948. The Na-onal BSA Council
staff provided direct leadership to the program
through 1958, when the increased demand
encouraged them to permit local councils to
deliver the training..
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ONE MAN’S JOURNEY IN THE WORLD OF SCOUTING
Charles C. Isely III
Troop at that -me and went on to
earn his Eagle Scout Rank, along with
9 other Scouts in his Class of ’49!
Charles C. Isely III is a dedicated lifelong Scouter and
has been registered with the Gateway Area Council
since 2009. Mr. Isely received his 15 year Veteran
Status cer-ficate from The Boy Scouts of America,
Na-onal Council, in 1957 while he was registered with
the Trans-Atlan-c Council out of the U.S. Zone in
Germany as a District CommiRee Member. Most
recently, at the age of 80 in April of 2013, Chuck
received his 60 year Veteran Status cer-ficate and
next year, we have just sent in his applica-on for his
65 year Veteran Cer-ficate.
Chuck went for 1 year to community
college and then to the University of Missouri. At the University, he
joined Alpha Phi Omega, a Na-onal Service Fraternity. The purpose
of the fraternity is "to assemble college students in a National
Service Fraternity in the fellowship of principles derived from
the Scout Oath and Scout Law of the Boy Scouts of America;
to develop Leadership, to promote Friendship, and to provide
Service to humanity; and to further the freedom that is our
national, educational, and intellectual heritage. Unlike many
other fraternities, APO's primary focus is to provide volunteer
service within four areas: service to the community, service to
the campus, service to the fraternity, and service to the nation.”
In 1960, Chuck was awarded his Scouters Key Cer-ficate while with
the Buffalo Trace Council in Carmi, Illinois. In 1966 he received the
President’s Award for “outstanding contribu-on to the Scou-ng
Program and for service given to the youth in the Sac-Fox Council”.
In 1967 Chuck was asked to help merge 2 Councils, one in Iowa and
one in Illinois, by the Council President at that -me who’s “other
job” was President of the John Deere Company. That newly formed
Council was/is called the ILLOWA Council and is based in Davenport,
Iowa.
The Isely family moved June 6, 1973 to Waukegan, IL.
Chuck was employed as President/CEO of the
Waukegan/Lake County Chamber of Commerce. In
January, 1974 he became an Execu-ve Board
Member of Northeast Illinois Council, Boy Scouts of
America – 129. He was elected Vice President in
1976. Chuck was presented a Silver Beaver for
Dis-nguished Service to Youth through ac-on of the
Na-onal Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of
America, January 26, 1977. He became an elected
member of the Council Advisory Board in 1981.
Chuck has many interes-ng stories to tell about his
life in Scou-ng. He no longer drives and so relies on
friends or his wife to get him around. If you have
some -me to take a walk down memory lane with
Mr. Isely, contact Lisa at the Scout Shop and I will put
you in touch which him. It will be an enriching
experience for you both.
Chuck’s scou-ng career actually began when he was
in the 3rd grade and joined a Cub Scout Pack in Kansas
City, MO. This was in 1941 and during that year, both
is father and grandfather joined the Army following
the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Charles’ family moved
to St. Louis for 6 weeks and his father was sent to Fort
Benning in Georgia. Charles and his mother went by
train to Topeka, Kansas to live with his grandmother
(his grandfather having also been called in to ac-ve
duty).
With this unseRling move and change in the family,
Chuck was not able to again get into Scou-ng un-l he
was 14 and in high school. He joined a Boy Scout
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