October/November - Golden Spread Council

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2014 Popcorn Sale Reminders!
Scout leaders don't forget to have your scouts bring in or fax to the Scout Service Center copies of their full-sheet
popcorn order sheets so they will be entered into the council’s weekly Friday drawing to win 1 of 5 $100 Academy
Sports and Outdoor Gift Cards. The “Fill-It-Up” drawings will be held at noon on:
Sept. 26, Oct.3, Oct.10, Oct. 17 and on Oct.24.
Also, please encourage your scouts to become members of the $600 sales club. Remind them that if they sell $600 or
more they will receive a neat Skylight Rocket and will be invited to an exclusive swim and pizza party to be held at the
WTAMU swimming center in January 2015.
Leaders remind your Scouts to knock on more neighborhood doors this year! The Trails-End Popcorn Company has
done extensive research that shows that less than 20% of all US households have ever been asked to buy scout
popcorn and that when asked to buy, 80% of consumers will buy popcorn from a scout.
Unit Kernels, this is a reminder to submit the following popcorn sale forms to Donna in the Council Office by Friday,
October 31.
1. Unit Order and Settlement form 2. Unit Master records form 3. Unit Scout Rewards order form 4. Unit’s Top Sellers form 5. Delivery Location form For additional popcorn sales forms, or for more popcorn sales information, please go to the council website and click on
the popcorn information link. Please call Bob 806-358-6500 if you have any 2014 popcorn sale questions!
Golden Spread Council, 401 Tascosa Road, Amarillo, Texas 79124 — P: 806-358-6500 — F: 806-358-7470 — www.goldenspread.org
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SPOOK-O-REE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Pumpkin Chunkin at Camp Don
Pumpkin Painting
Boo! Yes, the annual Cub Scout Spook-O-Ree is right
around the corner. On October 11th, 18th, and 25th,
at Camp Don Harrington and the 18th at Camp MK
Brown, we will have a ghoulish time shooting BB
Guns and bows and arrows, painting pumpkins,
riding the hay ride, playing midway games, and a ton
of other fun things. Check-in begins at 12:30pm with
the events open from 1pm to 5pm and the Spook
House and Ghost Walk open after dinner. Parents,
this event has taken place in the council since the
80’s and historically has as many as 900 Scouts in
attendance! Don’t be left out, you can register online
at the council web site. Talk to your Pack Leader to
see if the whole pack is going as a group before
registering yourself!
Inflatable Fun!!!!!
ARE YOU A T RA INED LEA DER?
Cub Scout Leaders should be trained in their current unit position. If you are not trained,
the next classroom-based training opportunity is scheduled for November 1, 2014 from
9am to 1pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) located at 2101 N.
Coulter St. (west of the Scout Service Center off Tascosa Rd.).
Training for Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Tiger Leaders, Webelos Leaders, and Committee
Members will be offered. Youth Protection Training will also be provided to everyone
along with a briefing on the new Cub Scout Program coming out in June 2015.
Although you can complete the required training online at www.myscouting.org, this inclass setting will offer better training for you as you have the opportunity to interact with
other leaders and you can ask specific questions of our experienced training “Dream
Team”
Each position has its own training so if you were a Tiger Den Leader last school year and
have moved up to be the Wolf Den Leader, you are required to have that training. Each
time you move to a different positon, you need to have the training for that position.
For more information and to register, please visit the council web site.
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District Award of Merit Nominations Wanted!
The District Award of Merit is the highest honor a district can bestow upon one of its
volunteers. Any registered adult leader can be nominated to receive this award. The
operative word is NOMINATED – in order for a volunteer to receive the Award of Merit he/
she must be nominated by someone who knows of their dedication to Scouting. The
process requires just a little bit of effort on your part but the joy you will receive when you
watch your nominee presented with this special recognition is worth the small amount of
time needed to collect the necessary information and to complete the form.
The nomination form can be downloaded from the Golden Spread Council website at
http://www.goldenspread.org/Forms/Forms.htm. The next step is to fill out the form to
the best of your ability. Do NOT ask your nominee to provide you with the requested
information – we want our recipients to be completely surprised when they receive the
award. Information can be obtained from your nominee’s family, friends, unit and the
Scouting community.
Your district has many adult leaders who are worthy of the District Award of Merit but they
will never receive the award if they are not nominated. Please! If you know of a
dedicated Scouter who should be nominated for this high honor do not assume that
someone else will nominate them. Take a minute now, go to the council website, and download the nomination form. Then
encourage all of your fellow Scouters to support your nominee by writing letters of endorsement that can be submitted with your
form.
The deadline to submit District Award of Merit nominations is Friday, November 7, 2014. A selection committee of volunteers will
meet soon after the deadline to select the recipients. Please submit District Award of Merit nomination forms to the Scout Service
Center. For questions, contact your District Executive.
Battle of Normandy Medal for Living Veterans in our Council
The Normandy regional government has created a medal for any living veteran of the Battle of Normandy (D-Day
+100) or those who participated in the reconstruction of Normandy after the war. We have been asked to assist in
distributing the medals to those Veterans residing in the United States.
If you know of a Veteran in our council whom you would like to recognize, we only need to know their name, and
unit they were with (rank at the time would be good but not necessary). We will get with the Scout Executive of the
Transatlantic Council who will mail the medal and ribbon to the council for presentation. (picture attached). From
working with these heroes nothing means more to them than to have youth thank them and be aware of what they
did. Having a medal presented by a scout with their thanks means a lot. Each medal needs to be accounted for so
we need the names before the medals are sent out. Please contact Scott at scott.kilian@scouting.org with the information and he will pass it on.
Tiger Scout “Go See It” Opportunity
Tiger Leaders are you looking for a new place to visit with your Tigers? Well look no further.
New this year you can visit the Scout Store in
Amarillo!!!! You can make your first “go see it” event
a Scout Shop discovery tour!
Tigers get to scout out what is new and exciting while
the parents and leaders get equipped with everything
they need. It’s also a great chance to make their first
uniform purchase a memorable occasion! Call the
Scout Store to make your reservation today.
How to Record your
Service Hours
Many hours are spent by each
unit providing service to your
chartered partner, local church,
community, food bank etc. These
service hours spent should be
entered by an adult member of
your unit at
www.servicehours.scouting.org so
your unit gets the credit it
deserves. Eagle Scout Projects
generate many service hours and
those should also be entered. If
you need assistance entering
your hours or have any questions,
please call the Scout Service
Center.
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S I LV E R B E AV E R A W A R D N O M I N AT I O N S O U G H T
2014 Silver Beaver Nominations are now being accepted!
The Silver Beaver Award is a national award presented to scouters for noteworthy service of exceptional
character to youth in the council. Specific requirements are listed on the nomination form.
Nominations for the 2014 Silver Beaver Award are due Monday, December 1, 2014, and the 2014 Silver
Beaver Award will be presented at the Annual Recognition Reception on Sunday, February 8, 2015.
Nomination forms are available on the council website: www.goldenspread.org/Forms/SilverBeaver.pdf
For more information please contact Bob Altman, 358-6500.
IS
YOUR
UNIT
Honor Roll—Community Service
Hours
Community
Total Service
Hours
Troop 94
Amarillo
1,265
Troop 31
Canyon
1,077
Troop 89
Amarillo
934
Troop 87
Amarillo
886
Pack 80
Amarillo
653
Crew 2072
Amarillo
604
Troop 52
Hereford
344
Unit
Troop 633
Amarillo
341
Troop 10
Amarillo
287
As reported on the JTE website Jan-Aug 2014
CAMP MK BROWN
MAKING THE
HONOR ROLE?
Honor Roll—Boy Scout
Advancement
Honor Roll—Cub Scout
Advancement
Troop
Community
Rank
Advancements
Pack
Community
Rank
Advancements
86
Amarillo
31
3024
Amarillo
50
89
Amarillo
19
3056
Hereford
36
3565
Borger
36
3025
Amarillo
34
3063
Amarillo
34
3064
Amarillo
34
3001
Amarillo
33
3501
Panhandle
31
3130
Amarillo
30
80
Amarillo
18
31
Canyon
13
87
Amarillo
13
633
Amarillo
13
94
Amarillo
12
Reflects rank (Tenderfoot-Eagle)
advancements earned Jan-Aug 2014
GETS A
FACELIFT
FROM
Reflects rank advancements earned
Jan-Aug 2014
VOLUNTEERS
Recently, several volunteers spent time at Camp MK Brown working on camp improvement projects. At the Dining Hall they replaced
15 feet of plastic waterline to the evaporative coolers, repaired wood on the eaves, repaired and coated the joints on the raingutters,
and replaced 36 ceiling tiles. They also replaced 5 door locks on the building. Finally, they gave the Dining Hall a top to bottom
cleaning.
Thanks goes out to Helen Harrell, Brian and Jared Freas, Louis Snider, Bob Thompson, and Miguel McWilliams for all their hard work
to make Camp MK Brown a little better than they found it!
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AR ROW FALL FELLOWSHIP
OF THE
AND
BANQUET
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Camp Don Harrington
What: The Fall Fellowship and Banquet is an annual event hosted by the Nischa Achowalogen
Lodge. During this event, members gather to enjoy fellowship and many members will
learn new OA skills and will have an opportunity to develop their leadership abilities. Elections for leadership positions will also
take place. If you are interested in a Lodge position, please attend.
Who: All Nischa Achowalogen Lodge Members are encouraged to attend the Fall Fellowship
and Banquet. Family and friends are also invited to attend the banquet.
Cost: $ 25.00 - Fall Fellowship (includes Lunch, Dinner, Patch) 8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM Activities begin
$15.00 - Fall Fellowship ONLY (No Dinner & No Patch)
$10.00 - Dinner Only (Members and Guests) 5:30 PM Banquet Registration
6:00 PM Banquet begins
Add $20.00 for Brotherhood sash if going for Brotherhood!
Where: Camp Don Harrington Dining Hall
All registration is completed online. Payment made online OR in the Office/Mail
Please Register by October 17, 2014
Register at: http://2014FallFellowship.kintera.org. For more information email/call Stephen Keel
G O L D E N S P R E A D S H O OT I N G S P O R T S
Did you know that Camp Don Harrington has a 100 yard archery range, a 50 foot rifle range, a wobble
trap and 5-stand shotgun ranges?
Did you know that Camp MK Brown has a 50 yard archery range, a shotgun range, and has a brand
new rifle range that is fully lighted for night - time shooting?
Did you know the Golden Spread Council has built these fabulous Shooting Sports facilities for your
scout unit to use?
Did you know the Golden Spread Council has several NRA Certified Instructors who would love to teach
your scouts how to safely handle firearms, how to shoot better, and who are very willing to help them earn their Shotgun and Rifle
Merit Badges, the Bronze Sports Award, or Quest Award?
Did you know that it is easy to get more information about the Golden Spread Council’s Shooting Sports facilities and how your unit
can take advantage of these great programs? Simply contact Bob Altman at 806-358-6500, raltman@bsamail.org for more
information.
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D I S T R I C T N O M I N AT I N G C O M M I T T E E
Each of the council’s four districts will go through a nominating process later this year. The purpose is to review the current district
committee and identify new members for 2015. Nominations from unit leaders and charter partners are encouraged. For more
information please contact the appropriate District Chairman or District Executive.
C O U N C I L N O M I N AT I N G C O M M I T T E E
Per the bylaws of the Golden Spread Council Boy Scouts of America, Council President Clint Averitte has appointed a nominating
committee to review the current executive board and prepare a slate of officers for 2015. The committee will be chaired by Puff
Niegos and is comprised of five members: Brian Bruckner, Bill McCarty, Clint Averitte, Joe Street, and Roger Williams. Contact
information for each can be obtained from Scout Executive Andy Price at the Scout Service Center.
Nominations are due in writing to Andy Price no later than November 1st, and nomination forms can be obtained by emailing him
(aprice@bsamail.org).
WHERE
A R E YO U G O I N G TO S U M M E R C A M P I N
2 015 ?
Have you thought about where your troop is going in 2015 for your summer camping experience? Many troops plan a year in
advance which allows scout parents to start budgeting for the camp fees. Summer camp is where your Scouts earn merit badges,
learn about nature, eat great food, and mature as young men.
Camp MK Brown, located just west of Wheeler, Texas, is a great experience for all Boy Scouts. For 46 years, scouts have been going
to Camp MK Brown for summer camp! Our council has upgraded many of the facilitates over the years and although there are no
mountains there is a beautiful lake where scouts enjoy fishing (we heard the “big one” has not been caught yet), sailing,
motorboating, swimming and other fun aquatics activities. We offer an awesome first year camper program called “Polaris”. Our
young campers spend their day accomplishing Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class rank requirements and earning a few merit
badges as well.
We also offer two additional programs that older scouts can take part in. The Western Heritage Program will bring your scout back to
the western days where they will work with a blacksmith to make cool camp tools, learn how to rope, try their hand at action archery
and blackpowder shooting , and learn how to cook with a dutch oven! Our other program is pistol shooting! Only at Camp MK Brown
can a Boy Scout shoot 22cal pistols! Our council was fortunate to have been authorized by the Boy Scouts of America to offer this
special program. We have a new pistol/rifle range that is lighted for night shooting and is operated by a certified NRA/BSA Shooting
Sports Director.
This year, our Scoutmasters reported that the food was the best they had ever
had at camp and the program was first class! The staff was experienced and
provided outstanding instructions at all levels.
How much does all this fun cost? We have not completed our fee structure at
this time but we are very competitive with any camp within 300 miles of our
council and we are only a short distance away from your town.
Please consider Camp MK Brown for your 2015 Summer Camp!
Every scout should attend a week of Summer Camp!
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SCOUT SHOP
HAS
EVERY THING SCOUTING
Y O U M AY N E E D !
The Scout Shop offers the best deals for Scouting supplies! Our fully stocked retail store has all the latest crafts,
Pinewood Derby Kits, Raingutter Regatta Kits, uniforms, scrapbooking materials, and patches– past and current!
If you are a new scout (or an experienced one), you can meet all your uniform needs at the Scout Shop. We have
everything from socks to shirts and pants, to hats! We have a wide range of equipment, merit badge pamphlets, walking
sticks, and flashlights.
We offer outstanding customer service, we will mail your order for the
cost of actual shipping (nothing added to process your order), and we
can get anything you may want or need for your scouting expereince.
If you purchase your items from us, you can save on shipping charges
from the warehouse, plus you will get better service from our friendly
sales staff!
We encourage you to stop by, look around at all the great items we
have, and support your local Scout Shop. You will be glad you did!
Call Heidi or Kathy at 806-358-6500 for questions or to order.
MEMORIALS
AND
TRIBUTES
IN MEMORY OF:
A W Arp
From:
Bob & Chris Altman
Greg Anderle
Greg Anderle
Greg Anderle
Greg Anderle
Bob & Chris Altman
M. W. Hassinger, D.D.S.
Dr. Pedro Hernandez-Lattus
Mr. & Mrs. Larry C. Stallings
David Gantz
David Gantz
David Gantz
David Gantz
David Gantz
David Gantz
David Gantz
Corey, Lindsay and Erin Kubatzky
Kathy Kerr & Tim Kubatzky
Linda Holt
Ronald & Donna Brauchi
People’s Federal Credit Union
Sherry & Jerry Carlson
Mike & Donna Gantz
Marvin F. Schulte
Troop 87
EAGLE SCOUTS (AUG-SEP)
Congratulations to the following Boy Scouts who have
completed all requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout
and have been approved for that rank.
Name
Clay Jackson
Colt Black-Srygley
Noah Chase
Ethan Conner
Matthew Snyder
Cooper Wolken
Garrett Andrew
Troop
551
94
52
4
633
District
LW
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10
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C O U N C I L L A N D S OA C O N C L AV E ! ! !
Order of the Arrow Southern Region Section 2-3 North
Camp Don Harrington, April 17-19, 2015
The Southern Region Section 2-3 North 2015 Conclave will be hosted by the Nicha
Achowalogen Lodge of the Golden Spread Council. The section is comprised of 10 Boy Scout councils
located across North Texas, Southern Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Q: What is Conclave?
A: Conclave is an annual activity involving three or more lodges in an established geographic area.
Each conclave is led by section youth officers elected from among the member lodges at the previous
year’s conclave, and the event itself is prepared in cooperation with various other lodge officers, and with one lodge serving as the
“service lodge”. The SR-2-3 North Conclave is a gathering of over 400 Arrowmen that occurs once a year in April at a Boy Scout camp
in our section. In short, it’s a great weekend of fun, training and fellowship!
Q: Who should go to Conclave?
A: Every OA member is welcome to attend. We want adults and youth to come — there are service opportunities and OA activities for
everyone!
Q: Why should I attend Conclave?
A: Conclave is the biggest and best OA event of the lodge year! Conclave is a full weekend of events, fantastic training opportunities
competitions, OA exhibits and patch trading, On top of all this, you’ll get to hang out with your friends and meet other brothers from all
over our section.
Q: How do I register for Conclave?
A: Talk to your Lodge Chief, Chapter Chief or Adviser or call 806-358-6500 and ask for Stephen or Bob to find out how to register.
Q: What do I need to bring to Conclave?
A: Be sure to bring a tent, sleeping bag, insect repellent, money (for the trading post), patches (for trading), rain gear, flash light, your
full uniform and sash, and anything else that might make your stay more comfortable. Be prepared to have an awesome
weekend! Food and fun is provided in abundance.
H I G H P L A I N S E A G L E S C O U T A S S O C I AT I O N S C H O L O R S H I P
The High Plains Eagle Scout Association is offering a scholarship to those Eagle Scouts who qualify. The requirements are as follows:
1. Have been granted the Eagle Scout rank, or have verified that their application for Eagle Scout rank has been received at the
national office.
2. Submit applications to the Scout Service Center postmarked after October 3 but no later than November 28 and received by
December 5 to be considered. The official deadline is December 5.
3. Be a graduating high school senior entering college in the year a scholarship is applied for. Scholarships are awarded only to
those who graduate from high school in the calendar year in which scholarships are presented. Exceptions: (a) those Scouts whose
Eagle Scout boards of review are held after December 1 of the current application year and of their high school
graduating year may apply in the following year. (b) Eagle Scouts who are participating in mission work or military
service beginning immediately after high school graduation may apply after the completion of service.
4. Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of
Scouting.
5. Letters of Recommendation: Provide one signed recommendation letter from a volunteer or professional scout
leader who knows the applicant personally. Provide one signed recommendation letter from a non-scouting adult,
such as a teacher, counselor, or clergyman. This letter should not be from any person related to the Eagle Scout.
6. All applications should be accompanied with a current picture of the Eagle Scout.
The form is located at http://goldenspread.org/Programs/Eagles/EAGLEScholarshipAPP.pdf
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S TA F F B I O G R A P H Y
Each newsletter will feature one of our staff members so you have the opportunity to get to
know them, their background, and what they do for Scouting in the Golden Spread Council. In
this edition, we are featuring our Scout Shop Manager, Heidi Anuszkiewicz
Hello, I’m Heidi Anuszkiewicz and I am your Scout Shop Manager. I moved to Amarillo, Texas,
from San Jose, California, and am of American Indian decent. My tribe name is Mishewal
Wappo. I have been happily married for 14 years to Tyson Anuszkiewicz and we have 1 dog and
2 cats.
I love adventures and love working on old classic cars and trucks. I like to snowboard, camp
and hike. I also enjoy boating, scuba diving, surfing, traveling to other countries and most of all,
being with my family. My husband is a huge Dallas Cowboy fan and I’m a huge 49ers fan. I
spend my free time with my husband, mom, nephew, and my 2 sisters
I’m very excited to have the privilege to be working with Kathy in the Scout Shop. My adventure with Scouting started with
my nephew Ethan when he invited me to one of his Cub Scout ceremonies when he was a Tiger Cub. I had so much fun I
was asked to be a Tiger Den Leader and accepted. I was part of the pack until he crossed over to Troop 89. I’m now a
member of Troop 89 and am having a great time learning about different adventures for each rank. This will help me to
serve you better as I have a better understanding of your needs as a leader. Stop by next time you’re in the area as I
would love to meet you and hear all about your Scouting adventures!
W H AT
IS
C . O . P. E . ?
Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (C.O.P.E.) is a great opportunity for local Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews,
and Explorer Posts to participate in. Located at Camp Don Harrington, the council has one of the best courses around
and it’s available for you to reserve.
The course is set up to help participants communicate better with each other, promote
teamwork, and have fun. The various low course elements help develop
communication skills and team building while the high course builds confidence and
self-esteem.
Cost for Scout groups is just $20 per participant and is open for adults as well as
Scouts. We have two C.O.P.E Certified Directors and several facilitators who will guide
you through the elements, check for safety at all times, and provide guidance as
needed. We also offer the course to businesses, school groups, and other non-profits.
The course is open year-round and is available for 1/2 day or full day adventures.
For more information, call the Scout Service Center at 806-358-6500 and visit our
C.O.P.E. web page at http://goldenspread.org/Cope/Cope.htm
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H A V E Y O U H E A R D A B O U T C U B S C O U T 2 01 5 P R O G R A M C H A N G E S ?
Many of you have heard or read about the upcoming major changes to the Cub Scout Program. While true, there are significant changes to the
program, remember that they don’t take effect until June 1, 2015. We will continue to use, until that time, the current Cub Scout program.
In order to get you up to speed, we have put together a team of “experts” who went to Philmont this summer and attended training on this new
program. They will lead the first of many trainings that will take place in the spring of 2015 for all leaders who want to know what is in store next
year. The new program is easier, makes more sense to today’s boys, and makes leaders’ jobs simpler. They will make brief presentations about the
upcoming changes at the December 6, 2014, Pow Wow. Be sure to register for the Pow Wow!
2 015 M E R I T B A D G E U N I V E R S I T Y
All Boy Scouts are invited to participate in the January 24, 2015, Merit Badge
University at West Texas A&M University. Each year our council and WT host
this event whereby all Boy Scouts can begin working on a variety of merit
badges. We offer several Eagle Scout required merit badges along with some
new badges and, of course, the regular ones such as Law, Disability
Awareness, and Fire Safety to name a few. This year we will again team up
with the Fine Arts Department which will offer badges such as Pottery,
Theater and others. Not leaving the adult leaders out, we will be offering
classes for you as well! Scoutmaster Position Specific Training is an all-day
class taught by your experienced peers and is only offered once a year so
don’t miss out. This year, we will offer Youth Protection Training, CPR for the
Professional Rescuer (this class is limited and available to unit leaders who are planning on attending a BSA High Adventure Base in 2015) and a
new class called “Life to Eagle Scout Project and Eagle Scout Rank Workbook Overview”. This should be very interesting! For more information and
to register online, visit the council web site and look for 2015 Merit Badge University on or before November 7.
YOUTH INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP SKILLS COURSE
The purpose of the Introduction to Leadership Skills (ILS) course is to teach scouts with leadership positions about their new roles
and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended to help Boy Scouts in leadership positions within their troop
understand their responsibilities and to equip them with organizational and leadership skills to fulfill those responsibilities. ILS is a
prerequisite for Boy Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and
the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE). It is also required to participate in a Kodiak Challenge Trek.
This course is to be taught at the troop level and the syllabus is available to any Scoutmaster to use and can be found at
http://www.scouting.org/Training/Youth.aspx
M T N B I K E / H I K I N G T R A I L S AT C A M P D O N H A R R I N G T O N
Are you looking for something new and exciting to do with your Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Venturers? Well, how about taking them
(and the adults) out for a spin around the newly developed mtn biking/hiking trails at Camp Don Harrington!
There are currently three trails that are available for your use. Trail “A” is mostly located on solid surfaces with some loose gravel and
is 2.8 miles long. Trail “B” is moderately difficult and has some solid surfaces, loose gravel,
steep hills, and sharp turns. This trail is just under 2 miles long. Trail “C” is the final trail and
is difficult with rough gravel, uneven surfaces, and steep banks and is just under 1 mile in
length. All three trails total 5.3 miles.
Sounds easy? Well, we wouldn’t recommend any Cub Scout ride Trail “C” and only experienced
Mt. Bikers should even attempt it! It’s rough and tough!
If you are interested in this new adventure, call the Scout Service Center, reserve the trail, let
us know if you need to borrow some or all 6 of our NEW mtn. bikes (you must supply and wear
your own helmet).
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CUB SCOUT LEADER POW WOW
Each year, our council hosts a Cub Scout Pow Wow. What is Pow Wow? This is advanced Cub Scout
Leader Training that affords leaders the opportunity to learn more about the Cub Scout program that
helps provide a better program for the Scouts! Pow Wow lessons are classroom-based instruction with
some interactive activities such a Wood Carving and Cooking. You can learn about the new Cub Scout
program being launched on June 1, get ideas on how to have exciting Blue and Gold Banquets, and/or
how to be a better Den Leader and Cubmaster. There are many classes for you to pick from and you
can see them at the council web site (click on Pow Wow to get more information and to register).
Comment By Scott Richardson– Cubmaster Pack 10 and Trained at Philmont on Cub Scouts 2015:
“You may have heard recently that there are improvements coming to the Cub Scout program in 2015. What you will experience as
cub leaders is a program that will make planning much easier and streamlined. The boys will experience a program that aligns itself
with the Boy Scout core principles and brings fun to den and pack meetings. The first chance you will get to learn of the exciting
improvements will be at Pow Wow in December. I encourage you to attend this preview at Pow Wow and then a leadership training
session later in the spring put on by the council.”
REGISTRAR’S CORNER
It is that time of the year again - new youth and adult applications, 2015 membership fees, and charter paperwork will soon be
collected from every unit in the council. It is very important that your unit’s re-charter process is seamless, and of course, timely.
To make the process easier, please check on the following items now:
 Are all leaders current on Youth Protection Training? Training is good for 2 years once completed. If
they haven’t competed training or the training will expire between now and February 2015, they can
go online to www.myscouting.org and complete it at their convenience.
 If you have a leader who has been working with your unit, please make sure he/she is registered. In
Cub Scout Packs, Tiger Partners typically move up with their Scout to be a den leader. Tiger Partner is
not a registered positon so if this adult is going to be a Den Leader, they must complete an adult
application and submit the fee at recharter time.
If you have any questions about re-chartering, please feel free to give your District Executive or District Commissioner a call or you can
call Stephen Keel at the Scout Service Center at 806-358-6500 or email at Stephen.Keel@Scouting.org.
CUB SCOUT CAMPING COMMITTEE FORMING
Recently, our council conducted a meeting with fourteen Cub Scout leaders to discuss the future of our council’s Cub Scout camping
programs. These volunteers were members of packs, parents of scouts in the pack, board members, commissioners, and leaders of
packs from around the council. They were briefed on the past several years of attendance, activities offered, dates, and locations of
camps, along with other key facts. Their goal was to imagine what our Cub Scout camping should look like in 2015 and beyond.
After two hours of great discussion and comments, the group formed a Cub Scout Camping Committee who will meet in the next few
weeks to continue planning our camping program. We are very excited that these folks have the passion and the initiative to take
this task on and make decisions that will get more scouts to camp. Scouts want to camp, they want to have fun, and we have the
capability to fulfill our promise to them. This committee will develop the plan to make this happen!
If you would like to be part of this, please contact Scott Kilian at 806-358-6500 or email him at scott.kilian@scouting.org and he will
add you to the committee.
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W H Y , B O B C AT ?
When every boy joins Scouting he is excited. He has thoughts of adventure in his head: camping, archery, the outdoors, and so on. There is an
enthusiasm present – a spark of awesomeness that we must nurture.
One way to help further that enthusiasm is to ensure that he earns his Bobcat within 6 weeks of joining. The requirements are simple – learn the
Promise and Law, the handshake, and so on.
Earning the Bobcat accomplishes several things:
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It begins to teach a boy to be goal oriented.
It builds a boy’s self-esteem.
It encourages the parent(s) to become involved.
It encourages a boy’s imagination and enthusiasm.
It helps the Pack with its Journey to Excellence score.
Many Packs will host a Bobcat event early in the fall for new boys. Typically on a Saturday morning, the pack will have den leaders or other adults
each host a station where one requirement is taught. As a boy works through the stations he earns his Bobcat – some packs even present the
badge at the last station! (you could present the card formally to him at the next Pack Meeting)
Other packs encourage parents to work directly with their sons and ask them to complete the requirements before the next den meeting.
Regardless of how your pack handles it, setting an expectation that all boys earn their Bobcat within 6 weeks will increase the likelihood of the boy
staying in Scouting. A good web site to see the current requirements is http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Bobcat_badge
C H A N G E S T O T H E R E C H A R T E R F O R 2 015
This year’s recharter process will be a little different from past years. Units will still be able to choose the online recharter or a paper-based
recharter and completed recharter paperwork is due in the Scout Service Center before December 31st to receive free rank advancements next
year (the unit’s JTE form is also due by 12/31 for the free badges).
What is changing is the amount of money that will be collected from members for BSA registration and Boys’ Life. Based on a survey conducted
two years ago, unit leaders overwhelmingly requested that recharter due dates be extended from December 31st, to February 28th. This would
allow the person handling recharter for each unit to have more time to collect applications, money, and so on.
To accomplish this, we will have to collect an additional two months’ registration and Boys’ Life with this recharter so members (both youth and
adult) can have their membership extended from 12/31/14 to 2/28/16 (instead of 12/31/15); this is a registration period of 14 months. The
next recharter process will go back to 12 months; the collection of the extra two months is a one-time event to extend all units’ expiration dates to
February.
So, the bottom line is that for this year’s recharter, every member will need to pay $28 for BSA registration, $1 for insurance, and (optional but
encouraged) $16 for Boys’ Life. The $40 unit liability insurance fee is unchanged.
Recharter paperwork will be distributed at a variety of times & locations throughout the council. Each unit’s leader or Committee Chairman should
identify who will handle their recharter and ensure that one of the meetings below is attended.
Recharter Workshops:
Thursday, November 6th, 7:00 PM, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Amarillo
Tuesday, November 4th, 7:00 PM, Central UMC, Dalhart
Thursday, November 6th, 7:00 PM, Victory UMC, Guymon
Tuesday, November 11th, 7:00 PM, First Christian Church, Perryton
Thursday, November 6th, 7:00 PM, Scout Service Center, Amarillo
Tuesday, November 4th, 6:30 PM, 1st United Methodist Church, 210 E. Foster, Pampa
Thursday, November 6th, 6:30 PM, 1st United Methodist Church, 219 N. Gary, McLean
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WELCOME TO THE NEWEST M EMBER OF THE T EAM
Shanda Oden joined the Golden Spread Council team in August as the Lone Wolf District Executive. Shanda and her family live in
Adams, Oklahoma, and she is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. Her sons have been involved in Scouting for some time and
Shanda herself is a ‘big sister’ of Scouting. Her Dad, Steve Smith, is the Scoutmaster of Troop 142 in Goodwell, so we know Shanda
comes from good stock! To contact Shanda, email her at shanda.oden@scouting.org
Please help us welcome Shanda to the GSC Scouting team!
DEN CHIEF TRAINING OPPORTUNIT Y
Hey Den Leaders, would you like to have a Boy Scout assist you with den meetings?
Hey Boy Scouts, looking for a fun way to show off your Scouting skills and help Cub Scouts have fun like you did?
Den Chief Training will be offered in conjunction with the Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow on Saturday, December 1st from 9:00am to 12:00pm. To
register, visit the council web site (click on Pow Wow).
JOURNEY TO EXC ELLANCE
With nine months of the year now complete your unit is probably well on its way to a great Scouting year and (hopefully) a great Journey to
Excellence score. If you’ve not been reviewing the requirements at monthly committee meetings, be sure to go online and review the requirements
– it’s not too late to work toward GOLD status. Requirements can be found here:
Cub Scout Packs
Boy Scout Troops
Varsity Scout Teams
Venturing Crews
Sea Scout Ships
Explorer Posts
Why is Journey to Excellence important? The various items it measures are the keys to
delivering a great program to the youth in your units. If you need any help with the requirements or how to figure some of them out, feel free to
contact a member of your district’s Key 3 or the council’s Registrar at 806-358-6500.
I M P O R TA N C E O F L E A D E R T R A I N I N G
“Every Scout deserves a trained leader.” Your son is in Scouting for a variety of reasons. Perhaps it’s outdoor adventure or so he will be around
positive male role models. Perhaps it’s to help him develop leadership skills and character. Regardless of his reasons for being a scout, your goals
for him cannot be accomplished if his scout unit is led by untrained leaders.
As a parent, it is a good idea for you to be involved in his Scouting program. Ask the unit leader how you can help. There are many roles that need
to be filled to make Scouting run smoothly and deliver the promise to the youth. Some jobs are year-round but many are short term roles like
helping with a Pinewood Derby race or planning a Blue & Gold banquet. Your son’s leaders will appreciate your offer of help.
Most BSA training can be completed at myscouting.org. Other classes are offered at a camp location or the Scout Service Center. Visit the council’s
webpage for more information on upcoming trainings offered. If your unit has training needs that aren’t being met by the current training schedule
please get in touch with Scott Kilian at 806-358-6500 or scott.kilian@scouting.org; he will get you in touch with training volunteers who will help
coordinate training.
Supplemental training opportunities include the monthly roundtable (see your district page for schedule), Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow (a hands-on
fun-filled day of training where Cub leaders select classes based on their interests), Wood Badge, and Philmont Leadership Challenge.
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JUST FOR CUB SCOUTS!
There are differences between these two pictures, can you find them?
J U ST FO R B OY S C O U T S !
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COUNCIL COMMISSIONER’S PAGE
From your Golden Spread Council Commissioner Team
Recharter
This very important meeting is a time for review, a time for long-term planning, and a time for growth. It should occur about 45 days
prior to the reregistration date.
Who Attends?
The following people should be invited to the charter renewal meeting: the unit commissioner, chartered organization head,
chartered organization representative, pack/troop committee chairman and members, and all other pack/troop leaders.
Who Is Responsible?
Either the chartered organization representative or pack/troop committee chairman presides, unless the head of the chartered
organization prefers to do so. The unit commissioner and pack committee members all have important parts in the meeting.
What happens?
The Charter Renewal materials explain the details of what should be included in the charter renewal meeting. The information below
will give you a general idea of what to expect:
 Review of membership inventory and inspection. Review of unit operation, including membership, program, advancement,
outdoor activities, training status of leaders, pack/troop budget plan, etc.
 Identification of pack/troop needs. Individual committee members may report on their specific areas of responsibility and make
recommendations for improvement.
 Did the pack/troop qualify for the Journey to Excellence Award?
 Complete application for charter renewal.
Make plans for the charter presentation ceremony.
FILL IT OUT—DROP IT OFF!
Our Council Service Center provides a computer printout for the annual rechartering of your unit. It includes information concerning
your chartered organization, committee, leaders, and scouts. The rechartering application requires only that you cross out the names
of individuals not reregistering and incorrect information. Write in the correct facts immediately below to update the information.
Secure signatures (that of the organization head certifying all adults, the Committee Chair for Youth Protection Training certification,
and that of the Cubmaster/Scoutmaster certifying the scout roster). Forward the application to the local council service center with
the necessary fees. Additions to the unit roster are made by simply attaching registration applications for each new youth and adult
member.
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From your Golden Spread Council Commissioner Team
Core Values October/November—Responsibility and Citizenship
Responsibility - Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves. Responsibility is fulfilling our duty to help
others and take care of ourselves. It is behaving safely and appropriately without having to be told.
Welcome New Scouts!!!
Citizenship - Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities.
Cub Scouts develop good citizenship when they are learning about respecting the flag and providing service to the
community.
Thank you for joining the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, and Exploring! You are a part of a community of boys and girls
that enjoy the outdoors, sports, and getting to know boys and girls all over our towns! You all have an opportunity to
experience camping, hiking, campfires, cooking over those campfires and much, much more!
Our Unit Commissioners will be coming to your unit soon! They are there to help you in any way you need! They are a friend
for your pack, troop, crew, or post. The Unit Commissioner will have information to pass on to your unit concerning upcoming
events, re-charter information, roundtable information and lots more!! Utilize these folks all you can!! They are a wealth of
knowledge and experience.
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W E N E E D AC T I O N PH OTOS!
We are in need of pictures of our council Cub Scouts, Boy Scout Troops, and Venturers
receiving awards, performing Eagle projects, anything that shows our Scouts in action.
We will use these for future newsletters. Please email pictures with a small description
of what is taking place to scott.kilian@scouting.org
Y O U T H P ROT E C T I ON T R AI N I NG
All registered leaders are required to complete Youth Protection Training every two years. You can
do this online at www.myscouting.org. If you are not sure if you are due for training, you can ask the
registrar at the Scout Service Center. Once you register for the first time in the Boy Scouts, you have
30 days to complete this training. Please don’t wait– just go online and complete the hour-long
training. After you have completed the course, you will be aware of what is required by law to report,
how to protect yourself and those Scouts you are involved with. This is an award winning training so
check it out today!
E N V I R O N M E N TA L S C I E N C E M E R I T B A D G E C L A S S
NOW BEING OFFERED
Again this year, we have teamed up with the Environmental Science Department of West Texas A&M University who will be teaching
the Environmental Science Merit Badge at Camp Don Harrington. The professors and graduate students are always excited to offer
this class to Boy Scouts. “We don’t do classroom instruction, we do outdoor, hands-on learning” says Dr. Jim Rogers, Associate
Professor of Environmental Science. These instructors go above and beyond anything you have ever experienced and scouts who
have completed the class over the past several years tell us that this is the most interesting class they have ever taken! Mark the
date– November 8, 2014 at Camp Don Harrington. For more information, please visit the council web site after October 1.
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DISTRICT NEWS
Quanah Parker District
Chairman
Steve Walthour (swalthour@northplainsgcd.org)
Commissioner
Gemma Mitchell (gmitch2011@yahoo.com)
District Executive Brian Lamirande (806)-220-9158
brian.laminrande@scouting.org
less than 5 minutes long and will not take away from the magic that our youth
experience through the joy of recognition for their accomplishments.
In order to keep Scouting alive and well, your help is needed to get your units
(pack/troop) Family Friends of Scouting presentation scheduled and completed.
Venturing Resources
Check out the new resources available thru Scouting.org which features the new
program announcements under Hot Topics as well as the Venturing Recruiting
Toolbox. Click the link below to access the Venturing portion of Scouting.org.
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Venturing.aspx
Cub Scout/Boy Scout Roundtable
1st Thursday of the Month - 7:00pm @ Scout Service Center, 401 Tascosa Rd.
District Key-3 Meeting
1st Thursday of the Month - 6:00pm @ Scout Service Center, 401 Tascosa Rd.
Venturing Key-3 Meeting
Varies-By Appointment- Contact District Executive for details
District Committee Meeting
2nd Thursday of the Month - 6:00pm @ Scout Service Center, 401 Tascosa Rd.
District Commissioner's Meeting
2nd Thursday of the Month - 7:00pm @ Scout Service Center, 401 Tascosa Rd.
Eagle Scout Service Project Review and Eagle Rank Review
Contact District Eagle Coordinator, Joe Rahija at Joe.Rahija@valero.com to set
up a time and date to meet for review.
Boy Scout Archery Tournament – RESCHEDULED!
Due to the substantial rainfall received in 24-hours prior to the previously
scheduled event, we have rescheduled this event for October 18th. For those
unable to attend on this date that have previously registered, please contact
your District Executive for alternative arrangements.
Fall Recruiting & Training Opportunities
We are in the heart of our Scout recruiting season and will continue thru
November. If your unit recently had new Scouts, parents or leaders join the
ranks, there are a number of available training opportunities available. Visit
www.goldenspread.org for more information. Online training can be found at
www.myscouting.org
November Recharter Workshop
Please mark your calendars now for Thursday, November 6th 2014 for the
annual Recharter Workshop taking place at the monthly Roundtable meeting,
7:00pm at the Scout Service Center. Every year ALL registered Scouters and
leaders renew their annual membership through a process known as
“Rechartering”. As our membership is only valid for 1 calendar year at a time we
must renew each year and this process is vital in keeping your
pack/troop/team/crew/ship/post active and eligible to continue meetings and
Scouting functions.
Friends of Scouting
2015 is around the corner and as proactive Scouts we are already looking and
planning into the 2015 year. Your Unit (pack/troop) plays a vital role in the
success of our district and the Golden Spread Council. Through Family
Enrollment presentations conducted at your Blue & Gold banquet’s and Court’s
of Honor, our council is able to allocate those desperately needed resources
which are critical to our council’s survival. As you complete your annual
planning and Unit Annual Calendar, be sure to include when you will hold these
recognition events and share those dates with your District Executive so that
presentations can be scheduled. The Family Enrollment presentation is quick,
Quanah Parker District Committee – Positions Available!!
The Quanah Parker District is growing and need your help! We currently have the
following positions available:
1) Marketing Chair (Newsletter, Facebook, Etc) – aids in promoting Scouting in
the area.
2) Roundtable Commissioner – aids in the monthly roundtable program.
3) District Training Chairman – helps identify areas of training needed for those
in the district.
If you would like to be considered for any of the above positions, have a
recommendation, or would just like to get involved in a fun new way, contact
Brian Lamirande at 806-220-9158
Roundtable – District Wide Meeting- Come one, Come ALL!
Roundtable is a form of commissioner service and supplemental training for
volunteers. The objectives of Roundtables are to provide leaders with program
ideas; to update information on policy, events, and training opportunities; and to
offer an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other
Scouting leaders. Roundtables inspire, motivate, and enable adults to provide a
stronger program for their Scouts.
There are typically separate sessions for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Venturing
leaders. The Cub Scout Roundtable provides information about the upcoming
month’s planned program theme, while the Boy Scout and Venturing Roundtable
sessions explore a particular activity or area of interest. In both sessions, leaders
are encouraged to share their questions, their successes and their failures
(usually the latter is the most instructive!). Helping you, the Scouting leader, is
the sole purpose of Roundtable.
Who should attend? Everybody! Roundtable is designed for all leaders –
Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Webelos Leaders, Committee Members, Assistant
Scoutmasters, Den Leaders; every Scouting position has a place at Roundtable.
Because Roundtable is by, for, and about YOU, every job is made easier by
sharing the load, and Roundtable takes on the job of creating and presenting
your program. Sure, you can make your own program from scratch, but you
certainly don’t have to! Roundtable is loaded with ideas and demonstrations of
all kinds. Got a particular problem you just can’t work out? Come to Roundtable
and ask the group – draw on the years of Scouting experience made available
just for you. Roundtable is open to all adults involved with any BSA program.
Registered leaders are especially encouraged to attend.
• Discuss topics of interest, both formally and informally with other
leaders
• Learn about upcoming district and council events and programs
• Meet and exchanges ideas with other leaders
• Information on advancement and training programs
• Fellowship with other leaders
• Learn more about BSA
• Updates on Policy/Procedure changes
• A place to have your questions answered
• Have fun and make some great friends
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DISTRICT NEWS
Lone Wolf District
Adobe Walls District
Chairman
Richard Carter (slrjcarter@cableone.net)
George Hall (ghall68@hotmail.com)
Commissioner
David Myers (davidm576@cableone.net)
Fred Leighton, Sr. (scouter1230@yahoo.com)
Chairman
James Hayes (bear4747@aol.com)
Commissioner
Jim Lear (n5lnr@ptsi.net)
District Executive Shanda Oden (580) 461-3528
shanda.oden@scouting.org
District Executive Gaylyne Manns (806) 207-0037
gaylyne.manns@scouting.org
October
October
18 — Spook O Ree MKB
4 – Cub Scout Shootout at Perryton Rifle and Pistol Club Range
22 – Key 3 Memphis 9:00 am
9 – District Committee Meeting, Spearman, TX
23 – District Meeting Borger
18 – Jamboree on the Air, Guymon, OK
30 – Popcorn Sale Orders due
November
November
4 – Recharter workshop, Central United Methodist Church, Dalhart, TX
4 – Recharter Workshop Pampa
6 – Recharter workshop, Victory Memorial United Methodist Church, Guymon, OK
6 – Recharter Workshop Mclean
8 – District Dinner and Awards Banquet
14 – Popcorn Distribution Pampa
11 – Recharter workshop, First Christian Church, Perryton, TX
15 – Popcorn distribution, Lumber Mart in Guymon and Bartlett’s Ace Hardware
in Perryton
15 – Popcorn Distribution Mclean
District Award of Merit
District Award of Merit is the highest award a District can give to a Volunteer.
The time is upon us to start nominating these candidate’s. Here is the link for
the form: http://www.goldenspread.org/Forms/District%20Award%20of%
20Merit.pdf. Print it, fill it out and bring to next District meeting or submit it to
any Key 3 member.
Service Hours
Has your unit done any Community Service? This includes but not limited to,
Scout Sunday at your Church, Scouting for Food, putting Flags out, Park Clean
up, and Eagle Projects. Don’t for forget to report you Service Hours at
www.myscouting.org. If you need help doing this please call me. The more
hours you report the higher your JTE Score will be. Here is the link to record
your hours. https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Login.aspx if you
need help you can call me or our Council.
Recognition
I just want to recognize 5 troops in Adobe Walls for their hard work at Sporting
Clays in August at Camp Don. They are:
T425 Mclean, T473 – Shamrock, T501 – Panhandle, T507 – Borger and
T1531 - Borger. You guys Rock!
District Meeting
We will hold a District Meeting in Borger on October 23, Place to be
determined. All Adult Volunteers are welcome to attend.
Recharter Workshops
Adobe Walls will hold 2 Recharter Workshops. One in Pampa on November
4th and in Mclean November 6th. Place to be determined. These workshops
will help you with your recharter process. It is always a great idea to bring 2 or
3 adults to these as one may hear something the other one didn’t.
Popcorn Distribution
I know, it’s that time again already. Pampa will be on Friday afternoon/early
evening at A&T Yard and Mclean will be Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 at Trinity
Church. Please be sure and mark on your paperwork where you will be
picking up your popcorn.
Leader Training
We are working hard to create training opportunities in our district. We are in the
process of setting up Scoutmaster Outdoor Leader Training, Webelos Outdoor
Leader Training, and BALOO training. We also planning to offer Cub Scout
Leader Specific Training for Den Leaders and Cubmasters at multiple sites
throughout Lone Wolf District. If you have Cub Scout leaders that need Leader
Specific Training, and can get a group together, let Shanda know and we will
bring training to you! Dates will be set for these trainings soon, so watch for
further information to be sent out.
Youth Protection Training
Many of the leaders in our district are nearing the 2 year expiration of their Youth
Protection Training. Please check the status of your training and complete it
again if it’s been close to two years. You will not be able to recharter your unit if
your committee members haven’t completed Youth Protection Training within the
last two years.
Service Hours
Has your unit completed any community service in the last year? This includes
but is not limited to lake cleanup, Eagle Projects, Scouting for Food, as well as
community service in your community. If so, make sure to input your service
hours at: https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Login.aspx in order to
receive credit. If you need help creating a login, please contact the Scout Service
Center. This is an important part of Journey to Excellence, so please be sure to
input your hours.
District Committee and Commissioners
We are looking for some volunteers to help lead our district by serving on the
District Committee and as Commissioners. Commissioners work directly with
unit leaders to help guide and advise them throughout the year. Committee
members serve a variety of roles in the district leadership. We need leaders in
many positions, so we can match your position to your talents, interests, and the
amount of time that you are able to commit. Please contact Shanda, James, or
Jim to find the role that is right for you.
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Golden Eagle District
Chairman
Steven Denny (skilawyer@aol.com)
Commissioner
Joy Kilian (joykilian@hotmail.com)
District Executive Chase Roach (806)-341-4491
chase.roach@scouting.org
Calendar:
October 2nd —7PM--Roundtable—St. Thomas the Apostle Fellowship
Hall
October 9th—6:00PM--District Committee—United Supermarket (Henry
D’s Café) on Bell and 45th
October 9th—6:45PM--District Commissioner—United Supermarket (Henry D’s Café) on
Bell and 45th
November 6th—7PM--Roundtable—St. Thomas the Apostle Fellowship Hall
November 13th—6:00PM--District Committee—United (Henry D’s Café) on Bell and 45th
November13th —6:45PM--District Commissioner—United Supermarket (Henry D’s Café)
on Bell and 45th
Golden Eagle District Committee & Roundtable
Roundtable is a fun, informational meeting/trainingg for all leaders and adult volunteers
of the Golden Eagle District. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training held monthly
on a district basis. Roundtable provides Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders an opportunity
to share ideas and activities with leaders from other units. It is a source of continuing
information. Come be a S.T.A.R. (Scouter That Attends Roundtable)
Steven, Joy, and myself, would like to remind everyone that the District Committee and
Roundtable is open to anyone that would like to attend. Scouting is about Volunteers
and the great things they do. We are always looking for new Unit Commissioners and
other specific Committee Members. Come and help or just come and have fun!
This year will be a great year of new beginnings and opportunities.
The Key 3 looks forward to seeing everyone in October and November.
GE District Flag Retirement Ceremony
When the United States flag (Old Glory) becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is
time to replace it with a new flag, and the old flag should be "retired" with all the dignity
and respect befitting our nation's flag.
Troop 735, in Hereford, performed a beautiful flag retirement ceremony last weekend
(see picture). The troop retired more than 100 flags, and Jim Scott sang taps.
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From Andy Price, Scout Executive
The fall’s cooler temperatures are upon us – it feels like camping weather! Hopefully your Scouting unit
has already gotten a weekend camp under its belt with many more planned in the coming months.
As we welcome our new Scouts and families into Scouting it’s helpful to remember that they may be
unfamiliar with the outdoors and camping. Let’s help them have great time – do they need to borrow
any equipment?
Also, with the new program year underway it’s time to ensure that our new Scouts have earned their first
rank advancement – the Bobcat Badge and the Boy Scout badge for new Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
We’ve seen over the years that a boy earning that first rank advancement within 6 weeks of joining
helps keep him in Scouting. Each badge has just a few requirements – all can be completed in a few
hours.
Some Packs and Troops like to set up a ‘round robin’ style event on a fall Saturday where new boys can earn this important first step
to being a Scout.
One other item I’d like to mention is training. According to our training records just 28% of our leaders have completed BSA training
for the position they currently hold. I encourage every leader to complete training at myscouting.org; parents should ask their sons’
leaders if they are current in their training. And any unit or leader that needs help getting trained can contact a member of their
district key 3 to arrange training.
There are many exciting events and activities planned in the upcoming couple months. Use this newsletter and our council website
to help plan your son’s Scouting fun.
I hope to see you at camp!
Golden Spread Council Leadership
Chairman
Commissioner
Scout Executive
Asst. Scout Exec.
Clint Averitte (ceave@msn.com)
Joni Mickna (sjmickna@sbcglobal.net)
Andy Price (aprice@bsamail.org)
Bob Altman (robert.altman@scouting.org)
Field Director
Program Director
Scout Shop Manager
Jeremy Barnes (jeremy.barnes@scouting.org)
Scott Kilian (scott.kilian@scouting.org)
Heidi Anuszkiewicz (heidi.anuszkiewicz@scouting.org)
The Golden Spread Council serves more than 6,100 youth and 1,900 adult volunteers
in the 26 counties of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.
Adobe Walls District– Pampa/Borger/Canadian/Wheeler/Mobeetie/
Clarendon/Childress/Memphis/Shamrock/McLean/Memphis
Golden Eagle District– Southwest Amarillo/Canyon/Hereford/
Friona/Bovina/Vega/Farwell
Lone Wolf District– Guymon/Perryton/Spearman/Dalhart/Boise City/
Hooker/Booker/Stratford
Quanah Parker District– Northeast Amarillo/Dumas/Cactus/Sunray

October/November - Golden Spread Council

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