April 2016 - Buckskin Council

Editor: Carl Sullivan
Assistant Editor: Melanie Young
Volume 9
April 2016
2016 Summit Council Camporee
April 29-May 1, 2016
Special Points of
Interest
Council Camporee
At the Summit
1
Council Calendar
3
Council Leadership
Luncheon
4
Training Corner
5
College of Commissioner Science
5
National Jamboree
6
Peanut Sale
6
Philmont
6
Council Summer
Camps
7
NYLT
7
Council Pinewood
Derby
8
Wilderness First Aid
8
Wilderness Rangers
8
Inside this issue
Takhonek Lodge
9
Cardinal District
10
Elk River District
11
MGM District
12
Chief Cornstalk
District
12
Mtn Dominion
District
13
Muguyoh District
14
Pioneer District
15
Seneca District
16
Come and participate in the very first Summit Camporee! The cost is $25 per person, which includes all camping and activity fees throughout the weekend. Activities include ziplining, rock
climbing, and mountain biking with a ton of other exciting programs! Don't miss the very first
Summit Camporee 2016!
Activities- Zip Lining, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Mountain Biking- skateboards may be
brought by participants, but bicycles are not permitted. All sorts of other activities including the
Sustainability Treehouse, boating, STEM programming, and catapult!
This activity is open to all Boy Scouts and all Venture Crew Members who will be able to participate in the activities offered. There is not an age restriction on any of the activities or the camporee, but the participant must be enrolled as a Boy Scout or Venture Crew Member. THIS IS
NOT A CUB SCOUT OR WEBELOS ACTIVITY.
Cost: $25 per person attending, Leaders as well as Scouts. The deadline for on-time registration is April 22, 2016. At this time the fee will increase to $40. This is to allow for proper planning and site coordination. This fee covers all activities for the weekend. Units are required to
provide their own food, tentage, and camping equipment.
Registration is now open and all units must register online. Go to www.buckskin.org for more
information and to register.
One person, the UNIT COORDINATOR, should be responsible for the entire unit’s head
count and payment. Your “Reservation” will be under this person’s name.
You can add to the number of participants in your group at any time up until April 22 at the $25
fee. After April 22, 2016 the fee increases to $40. For consistency, please have the UNIT COORDINATOR make all reservations in the system.
Payment may be made online with PayPal, any major credit card, or be mailed with the online
printed application form completed to the Buckskin Council Service Center. In order to be processed at the $25 fee all payments must be in the office no later than April 25, 2016. Failure to
pay prior to arriving onsite will result in the late registration fee of $40 per participant.
All forms must be completed by each participant. The necessary forms are available at
www.buckskin.org and will be emailed to the UNIT COORDINATOR after Online Registration is complete. Forms include the Personal Registration Sheet, Scout Medical Form part A
and B, as well as the Summit Waiver.
Dear Scouters,
The following is a portion of an article from 2013. It stems from a meeting I had with district and council
volunteers.
One thing that totally surprised me occurred during a discussion about obstacles that impede leaders from delivering a quality
program. It was with a very experienced volunteer leader whom I will call Bill (to protect his identity). The conversation went
something like this.
Bill: “Jeff, do you realize that many unit leaders think that you as the Scout Executive are unapproachable””.
Me: “Why would they think that? I am very approachable. Bill, you know me. I will talk to anyone who wants to talk about
Scouting”.
Bill: “Well yes Jeff, now that I have become active on the district and council level and I know you better, I agree that you are very approachable. But before I met you, and from what I had heard in the district previously, and what I had observed at the council office in the past, I did not think I had access
to you as the Scout Executive”.
Me. “I have a hard time understanding how that can be. I have leaders and parents talking to me all of the time at the Scout Service Center. Many just
walk right to my office and strike up a conversation”.
Bill. “That may be true, but Jeff, I can honestly tell you that many leaders out in the districts and the units do not feel they have access to you”.
Three years ago my strategy to address the misconception that I was not approachable was to invite all volunteer leaders to have a
sack lunch with me and talk about anything they desired. Although in theory it was a great plan, I only got a couple takers. Fast
forward three years, I am going to try it again, and I have a bigger carrot to offer! All Buckskin Council volunteers can
“BYOL” (bring your own lunch) and join me for lunch at the new H. Bernard Wehrle Sr. Scout Leadership Service Center on Thursday, May 5 at 12 noon. We will have just restarted administrative and Scout Shop operations the day before, so you
will have to excuse the dust, mess, and confusion that comes from moving, but what a great opportunity to get into the new building, have candid conversation with me, and get an unofficial tour of the facilities. Unofficial because we will have a dedication ceremony later this year, which I also hope you will attend.
Hope to see you for lunch and good Scouting to you and yours,
Jeffrey L. Purdy
Scout Executive
Pacesetter Partners With the Buckskin Council, BSA
AEP
John L. Dickinson Family
BB&T
Robinson & McElwee
Huntington Anonymous Donor
C J Hughes Construction
D. Stephen Walker
Elliot Family Foundation/AMFM Inc.
City National Bank
State Electric Supply
Brickstreet Insurance
Steptoe & Johnson
Natural Resource Partners L.P.
Health Net Aeromedical Services
Volunteers are the heart of Scouting and in the Buckskin Council we have a group who quietly serve you
by making sure the newsletters and other key communications are prepared, labeled and mailed. It is important to let our
leaders know who these folks are so you can thank them when you see them.
The person who leads the charge is Bonnie Starling! The February Courier helpers were Bonnie Starling, Art Altman,
Phil Gaarenstroom, Carleton Starr, Vickie Jordan, Grace An Tolbert, and Kermit Tolbert. We always look forward to seeing
these volunteers in the council office.
The Newsletter is folded on the last Tuesday of each month, between August and May, starting around 8:30 am and
ending around noon. If you would like to join this great group of people, call the Scout Service Center at 304-340-3663 and
let us know. We would greatly appreciate your help!!!!
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President
Commissioner
Scout Executive
Executive Vice President
Treasure
VP Fund Development
VP Program
VP District Operation
VP Membership
VP Legal Counsel
VP Internal Communication
National Council Rep.
Mark Chandler
Phil Gaarenstroom
Jeffrey L. Purdy
Pat Graney
Larry Hudson
David Lanham
Glenn Harrison
Frank Jorgensen
Greg Godwin
John Teare, Jr.
John VanHorn
Art King
304-380-0111
304-345-0351
304-340-3663
304-720-7113
304-388-7629
304-757-8131
276-964-9109
304-872-3000
304-384-9636
304-340-3813
304-208-5622
304-345-1398
Entry Level Executive Position Opening
The Buckskin Council has an entry level executive position
open.
The District Executive is an integral part of delivering the Scouting program to youth in our communities.
The Professional Scouter Should:
Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university
Must become a registered member of the BSA
Have attained age 21 unless prohibited by any applicable law
Be people-oriented, having the ability to work well with adult
volunteers, community and business leaders, and representatives of other organizations
Be able to work varied hours when necessary to achieve positive objectives
Believe in the BSA and subscribe to its principles and standards
Successfully complete the BSA's online Selection Research Interview (SRI)
Does Scouting Offer What I Want?
The Boy Scouts of America offers one of the most rewarding
career opportunities for college graduates and for professionals
who are searching for a career change that will have significant
impact on their communities.
Think about it: your career has an enormous impact on your life.
Often, your career determines where you live and how you feel
about yourself. Making that career choice is a vitally important
decision. Why not take a step toward leadership and consider
working as a professional Scouter with the Boy Scouts of America? Contact Billy Bryant at 304-340-3663 for more information.
Volume 9
April 2016
9 Charleston Scout Shop open 9:00 am—1:00 pm
9 Council District Operations (CDO) meeting
14 Executive Committee Meeting
15-17 OA Spring Fellowship—Camp Arrowhead
15-17 Commissioner College at Ripley
16 Council Pinewood Derby
23 Huntington Scout Shop open 9:00 am—1:00 pm
29-May 1 Council Camporee at the Summit
May 2016
12 Executive Board Meeting
13-15 OA Conclave at Camp Kootaga
14 Charleston Scout Shop open 9:00 am—1:00 pm
21 Huntington Scout Shop open 9:00 am –1:00 pm
30 Memorial Day—Scout Service Center and
Shops closed.
June 2016
9 Executive Committee Meeting
12-17 NYLT at Camp Chief Logan
17-19 Webelos Weekend at BSR
19-25 BSR Summer Camp Week 1
19-25 Camp Arrowhead Summer Camp
26– July 1 BSR Summer Camp Week 2
The Charleston Scout Service Center
and Scout Shop Hours
3601 MacCorkle Ave. SE***
Charleston, WV 25304
Please note that our hours have changed!
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Phone: 304-340-3663/fax 304-925-0533
Huntington Scout Shop
1037 Sixth Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Phone: 304-523-3408/fax 304-523-3409
Both Scout Shops are open one Saturday
a month from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Charleston Shop
Huntington Shop
April 9
April 23
May 14
May 21
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Buckskin Council Leadership Luncheon
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 12:00 Noon
at Embassy Suites
Honoree
David W. Lanham
David Lanham has over 40 years of
experience in the financial services industry. He co-founded
Lanham O’Dell & Company (LOC) in 1981. This 1964 graduate of the University of Charleston played a key role nationally in the emerging financial planning profession during the
1980’s. He provided leadership to both the Financial Planning Association, serving as President of the West Virginia
Chapter, and also served as a member of the Institute of
Certified Financial Planners in the state during that time.
David was recognized in Money Magazine in 1987 as one of
the “Top 200 Financial Planners in America.” Presently, he
is providing investment advice to clients of the firm, regionally and nationally.
Over the years, he has shared his talents, time and
treasure with the Buckskin Council, Boy Scouts of America.
His volunteer service during this time has impacted the lives
of hundreds of thousands of youth and their families. His
time and service has been as a Council President, Board Officer and the Vice President of Fund Development for the
Buckskin Council.
David continues to provide leadership to charitable
projects of interest, something he has been doing his entire
career, focusing on organizations that promote character
development.
Scout Law Giving Levels
Trustworthy / Loyal / Helpful
$250
minimum to attend the Luncheon
No ticket required
Just confirm your Attendance
Friendly
$400
Courteous
$750
Kind
$1,000
Obedient
$2,500
Cheerful
$5,000
Thrifty
$7,500
Brave
$10,000
Clean
$15,000
Reverent
$20,000
TABLE SPONSOR
$2,500
Make checks payable to:
BUCKSKIN COUNCIL, BSA
2829 Kanawha Blvd. E
Charleston, WV 25311
304 340 3663
Volume 9
Guest Speakers
Don Nehlen
Donald Eugene Nehlen, West Virginia
University football coach, was born in Canton,
Ohio, January 1, 1936. He played high school football and
lost only three games as a starting quarterback at Bowling
Green State University. He coached his alma mater to some
of its best records before becoming an assistant at Michigan
in 1977. From there, in 1980 he came to WVU, which had
only one winning season in the previous six.
The most successful football coach in West Virginia University’s first century, Nehlen is one of the 20 most
winning coaches nationally. Nehlen retired
from WVU football and coaching after the team’s 49-38
victory over Mississippi in the December 2000 Music City
Bowl. Nehlen’s overall coaching record was 202 wins, 128
losses and eight ties. His record at WVU was 149-93-4. Don
Nehlen was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
in 2005.
Robert L. “Bob” Pruett
Robert Lewis "Bob" Pruett is a former American football player and coach. He
served as the head football coach Marshall University for nine seasons, from 1996 to 2004. During his tenure at Marshall, the Marshall Thundering Herd football team compiled a record of 94–23 (.803 winning percentage), completed two undefeated seasons, won six conference championships, won five of seven bowl games
played, and captured the NCAA Division I-AA Football
Championship in 1996. In 1999, he was inducted into the
Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame for his collegiate
career in football, track and field, and wrestling.
Pruett is a native of Beckley, West Virginia and was
a star football player, wrestler, and sprinter at Woodrow
Wilson High School. He attended Marshall University in
Huntington, West Virginia. After graduation in 1965 he
signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys and later
played five seasons with a semi-pro team in Virginia. Pruett
earned his first collegiate coaching job in 1979 as the defensive line coach for his alma mater, Marshall University. In
1981, he became the defensive backs coach and defensive
coordinator for the Herd until the end of the 1982 season.
In 1996 he became head coach at Marshall University.
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TRAINING CORNER
by Carol McCarthy
DesignsbyCarol@gmail.com
Wilderness First Aid Training
Wilderness First Aid, including CPR/AED training is
being offered April 22-23, 2016 at Camp Arrowhead. This
training is required for backcountry trips and excursions.
(Backcountry is defined as anywhere that medical care is one
hour or more away.) Class size is limited to 20 and the registration deadline is April 14 by 4:00 pm. Participants are responsible for their own meals although we will provide a
cracker barrel Friday night and continental breakfast Saturday
morning. Time will be permitted to run out to local restaurants.
Scoutmasters & Asst Scoutmasters
Do you teach your Scouts skills using E.D.G.E.?
Get your own training done completely including
“Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills” (IOLS) so you
have the tools to do your job, as well as resources to make
your job easier. EDGE is the key to teaching all ages. Insure
your Youth Leadership team has made every effort to attend
NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) to learn how to
use it, as well as other key skills that can make a world of difference in the Troop. The Buckskin Council NYLT course is
June 12-18th. Youth spend the week at camp learning leadership skills. It is also a prerequisite to be eligible for the next
step of National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience
(NAYLE) at the Summit. These are LIFE-CHANGING
courses with skill sets to set them up for college, careers and
more. All food is included in the price as well as the professionally designed courses.
Summer Camp Season
GET READY for Summer Camp! Summer Camp
may be the first time some youth are away from home, to
learn how to take care of themselves and work as a team.
Cub Day Camp is important to put the FUN in the program!
A week of Boy Scout Camp gives youth a leadership and
team experience while catching up on MANY merit badges!
Help the Council provide a top notch experience by supporting our camps and getting the youth to go! Use our own
Council Camps, there are many programs for variety and older youth can add a Summit experience on top of the troop
participation they do all in one.
How is YOUR unit doing in plans to be 100% trained?
The unit leader (& Key Three) can validate to see
who needs it! Spring is here, so it’s a good time to schedule a
training session that takes care of all your needs and with
“BLT to GO” (Basic Leader Training) we can come to you! A
new training on the new Boy Scout program changes that just
took effect as of Jan 2016 & has some changes we can share!
Ever y Youth Des erves a T r ained Leader !
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ONLINE TRAINING:
E-Learning training courses are available to take
online at My.Scouting.org. Go to My.Scouting.org and sign
in or create an account. (Remember your user name & password!) The Training courses can be found by selecting the
Home button in the upper left corner, then My Dashboard in
the menu list. It now defaults to the My.Scouting from the
old online address and is enhanced, providing courses you
need for your specific position, Youth Protection Training
(20 min course), requirements to be fully trained, and what
has been completed. PRINT or save the certificate as you
complete courses for filing. You will need the YPT certificate
to register in the program or re-charter if not current in
Youth Protection (YPT) online. Anyone not having current
Youth Protection training will not be registered on the charter!. YPT expires every 2 years!
College of Commissioner Science
At Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley, WV
Our major commissioner training event is Commissioner College, which is on April 16 at Cedar Lakes Conference Center, near Ripley, WV. We join four other councils to
put on this training event, which follows a College format.
The 3-hour basic training course for Unit Commissioner will
be offered, as well as advanced courses. This training event is
of a high quality and is both educational and motivational.
This year's host council is Ohio River Valley Council.
Look on the Buckskin Council website for additional
information and a link to the College’s registration page.
Lunch on Saturday has to be reserved separately with Cedar
Lakes Conference Center using the Lodging and Meals form.
Some optional activities also happen on Friday evening and
Sunday morning, so some commissioners stay for the weekend.
CALENDAR DATES:
April
15-17 College of Commissioner Science at Cedar Lakes
Conference Center in Ripley, WV
23
BALOO training at Krodel Park, Point Pleasant
22-23 Wilderness First Course, includes CPR/AED at
Camp Arrowhead.
29-May 1 Summit Spring Camporee at The Summit Bechtel
Reserve (SBR) for all Boy Scout Troops & Venturing
Crews. $25 each for scouts & adults. Troops and
Crews register online at www.buckskin.org
by April 25th.
May
6-7
BALOO training at Camp Arrowhead
Schedule your unit training today with us!
Carol McCarthy DesignsbyCarol@gmail.com
Sue Williams toobuzysue@yahoo.com
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2017 Boy Scout National
Jamboree
The 2017 National Jamboree will be July 19
through July 28th at the Summit Bechtel
Reserve in Glen Jean, WV. We will be sending 5 troops
and a full Venture crew. The fee for the 2017 National
Jamboree is $1,250. which is the same fee as for the last
Jamboree. The National Fee has gone up, but your Jamboree committee is working very hard to keep the fee the
same for Buckskin Council participants.
Youth and adults seeking a place in the council’s
contingent must complete the on-line application and submit an initial payment of $175 to the council. To register
on-line, you must have a My.Scouting.org username and
password. The My.Scouting account needs to be in the
name of the person attending the Jamboree, not the
parent/guardian that is completing the application for a
youth participant. The My.Scouting account you use
should also be linked to your current BSA membership
number. The youth and adult participant applications for
the 2017 National Scout Jamboree are available at the following website:
http://www.summitbsa.org/events/
jamboree/participants/
Once the on-line application is completed, an
email will be sent to the primary email address entered on
the application confirming the data entered. A copy of
this email should accompany the applicant’s initial payment. Payments can be made at the Charleston Service
Center or mailed to: Buckskin Council, 3601 MacCorkle
Ave. SE, Charleston, WV 25301.
The initial payment of $175 for the 2017 National
Jamboree for council participants is due immediately. All
youth and adult participants must pay an additional $400
by July 15, 2016.
If you have any questions, contact your district
executive or the Jamboree Committee Chairman Vic
Sands at vic_sands@suddenlink.net or at 304-549-7250.
Buckskin Council Champions
Lanham , O’Dell & Company
Swope Construction Company
Steel of West Virginia, Inc.
EARN YOUR WAY TO CAMP WITH
VIRGINIA DINER NUTS!
The Scout Law reminds us to be “THRIFTY.” In our families,
Scouts can be “THRIFTY” by earning their own camp and
program fees, so that the parents don’t have to pay extra for
events, outings, and camp adventures! The Buckskin Council is
pleased to help your Scouts earn their own way by providing
the spring product sale.
Virginia Diner Nuts are a great way for Scouts to
EARN THEIR OWN WAY TO CAMP!
The spring peanut sale is a terrific opportunity for Scouts to
bank money for their adventures.
There are a ton of opportunities available to our Scouts, and
we’re excited to host this Spring sale for you!
Please collect money from Customer when order is
taken.
If you have any questions, please contact your District Product Sales Chair, your District Executive, or the Scout Service
Center at 304-340-3663.
2016 Spring Sale Dates
13 March 2016 Sale Begins
8 April 2016
Sale Ends
11 April 2016 Orders Due to Scout Service Center
Please collect money at the time of order.
2016 Philmont Contingent
June 11-June 25, 2016
Philmont is the Boy Scouts of America’s Ultimate
High Adventure Base. Located in the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains of Northeastern New Mexico, Philmont offers
over 137,000 acres of pure excitement and fun. Since 1938,
Scouts from all over the world have hiked its rugged trails,
rambled through its stands of aspens and ponderosa pine
trees, and scaled its lofty peaks.
Philmont is a once in a lifetime experience. You can
be among those lucky enough to share in this adventure.
You will embark on a 14 day expedition where you and your
crew will journey through many parts of the world’s largest
scout camp. Buckskin Council is sending a contingent of 24
Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters to Philmont in the summer
of 2016. There are still a few spaces left. Pick up applications at the Charleston Service Center, the Huntington
Scout Shop, or go to www.buckskin.org
Contact: Ed Dzierzak 304-634-8189 dzierzak@frontier.com
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Boy Scout Summer Camp
2016 Summer Camp dates:
Dilley’s Mill BSR:
Week 1 - June 19-25
Week 2 - June 26-July 2
Week 3 - July 3-9
Camp Arrowhead:
June 19-25
Fees:
Youth Participation Fee: $225 with a $25 late fee if not paid
in full by May 1st.
Adult Participation Fee: $80
*Scholarship Applications are available at
www.Buckskin.org
Dates and Deadlines:
January 7, 2016: Council office will begin taking reservations for 2016 summer camp Season.
March 30, 2016: Campsite Confirmation and Leader
Guides will be sent to all registered Units.
May 1, 2016:
Summer Camp Fees are due to the Service
Center to avoid late fees.
For questions please contact David Leckie at 304-340-3663
National Youth Leadership Training
(NYLT)
WHAT: NYLT is a week-long course that gives Boy Scouts,
Varsity Scouts and Venturers the methods, skills and experiences to become better leaders in their unit. The course centers around the concepts of what a leader must be, what
he/she must know, and what he/she must do.
WHO: Participants must hold or intend to hold a unit leadership position to be eligible for the course, and satisfy the
following requirements:
 Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts must be at least 13 yrs old and
First Class rank by the first day of the course, but not
over 18 yrs old.
 Venturers (male or female), must be at least 14 ys old and
registered in a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship but not
over 21 yrs old.
WHEN: June 12 to 17, 2016…a week of resident camp (they
stay on-site)
WHERE: Camp Chief Logan, Chapmanville, WV
HOW: Pre-register by contacting the Scout Service Center
(304) 340-3663
Cost: $190 per participant which includes the course,
NYLT T-shirt, all meals and course materials.
Registration is required by May 15, 2016 – BUT – the sooner
the better!! Questions – contact the 2015 NYLT Course
Director Wayne Morris by e-mail at JWMorris@att.net
Cub Scout Summer Camp Program
Cub Scout Day Camp, Webelos Weekend, and Cub Scout Resident Camp are some of the highlights of the Cub Scout Program!
The Cub Scout Summer Camp Program is a great opportunity to deliver the promise of Scouting to all of our Cub Scouts! Please
contact your District Executive to learn about all of the opportunities to volunteer at your local camp.
Cub Scout Day Camp fees are $55.00 per participant if registered and paid online before May 15th, 2016 and $65 after May 15th,
2016.
Webelos Weekend is $35 per person attending.
Cub Scout Resident is $75 per Cub Scout and $40 per adult.
Below is a list of all the Cub Scout Camps that the Buckskin Council will be offering this summer. This year everyone will be
registering for all Cub Scout Camps online. The website will open for registration on April 4th, 2016.
June 6 – 10 - Elk River District Day Camp- Coonskin Park- Charleston, WV
June 13 - 17- Pioneer District Day Camp- Hurricane City Park- Hurricane, WV
June 13 - 17- Seneca District Day Camp- Fayette County Park - Fayetteville, WV
June 17 - 19- Webelos Weekend- Buckskin Scout Reservation- Dunmore, WV
June 27 -July 1 - Mountain Dominion District Day Camp- Camp Roland- Bastian, VA
June 27- July 1 - Muguyoh District Cub Scout Day Camp- Camp Arrowhead - Ona, WV
July 11 - 15- Cardinal District Cub Scout Day Camp- Armco Park- Ashland, KY
July 14 - 18 - Cornstalk Weekend Camp- Camp Chief Logan- Chapmanville, WV
July 11 - 15- Pioneer District Twilight Camp- Poca Hunting and Fishing Club- Poca, WV
July 18 - 22 - MGM District Cub Scout Day Camp- Krodel Park- Point Pleasant, WV
July 18 - 22 - Seneca District Cub Scout Twilight Camp - Little Beaver State Park- Beaver, WV
July 25 - 29 - Mountain Dominion District Cub Scout Twilight Camp- Pineville, WV
July 28 - 31 - Cub Scout Resident Camp- Camp Arrowhead- Ona, WV
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H. Bernard Wehrle, Sr.
Scout Leadership Service Center
Council Cub Scout Pinewood Derby
April 16, 2016
Location:
Labelle Theater
311 D Street.
South Charleston, WV 25303
Cost is $2.00 per Boy.
Construction is moving along on schedule at Buckskin
Council’s new Service Center and we are looking forward
to moving into the new building soon.
The Service Center’s temporary location at City
National Bank will be closed on April 28-30 and May 2 & 3
to allow us to move into the new Service Center
and Scout Shop.
Buckskin Council will reopen on May 4th in the new
H. Bernard Wehrle, Sr. Scout Leadership
Service Center.
Mark your calendar:
Registration starts at 11:00 AM
Races start at 12:00 PM.
All Pack Overall winners and District 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place
winners are eligible to Race.
All racers receive a patch and lunch Trophies for overall 1st,
2nd and 3rd place winners and for Best in Show winner. There
will also be an Outlaw Race Afterwards. Anyone can participate. Cars can be 10 ounces but must meet all other specs.
$2.00 per entrant. Trophies for 1st and 2nd Place.
Wilderness Rangers
July 25 - July 30, 2016
The 2016 Wilderness Rangers Trek is recruiting now!
Wilderness Rangers is open to Scouts ages 14 to 18 who have
attained the rank of First Class, with Scoutmaster’s recommendation.
We will visit Traveller’s Repose, the site of the Battle of Greenbrier River. This was one of the earliest battles of the Civil War.
Experience the battle through the eyes of historian W. Hunter
Lesser. See the old Confederate cemetery; feel Minie balls and
cannonballs from the era. Also learn about Electro-fishing,
raptors, poisonous snakes, and trapping. Wilderness Rangers
will visit the Greenbank Observatory, Cass Scenic Railroad,
Droop Mountain Battlefield, and Cranberry Glades.
Cost of trek: $100 ($50 deposit must accompany the application)
Registration deadline is July 17, 2016. Since the trek is limited
to 24 scouts there is usually a waiting list. Sign up today!
For more information, contact Grady Brewer (304-736-8377)
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Buckskin Council Service Center closed:
April 28th-May 3rd
Reopening at Kanawha Blvd location:
May 4th
Wilderness First-Aid
What:
Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid
(This class will also include CPR and AED)
When: April 22nd and 23rd
Time: Starting at 6 pm on Friday the 22nd
Planning on finishing around 8 pm Saturday
Where: Camp Arrowhead, 4200 Scout Camp Rd.,
Ona, WV, 25545
Who: Adult Leaders, Venture Scouts, and
Boy Scouts ages 14 yrs and up
Cost: $ 65.00
Deadline for Registration: Thursday April 14th by 4 pm
Class size limit: 20
(first come basis)
Register at the Scout Office: 304-340-3663
For those who wish to stay overnight at Camp Arrowhead,
arrangements can be made.
It is suggested that you eat dinner on Friday before coming to
camp. We will provide a cracker barrel on Friday evening, a
continental breakfast and snacks throughout the day on Saturday. Each participant is responsible for their own meals. Time
will be permitted to run out to local restaurants.
*Wilderness First Aid is required for backcountry trips and
excursions. Backcountry is defined as anywhere that medical
care is one hour or more away.
For more information contact:
Sue Williams at: toobuzysue@yahoo.com
Alvin Watts at : awatts4013@yahoo.com
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2015 Adult Advisers
Lodge Adviser
Assoc. Adviser
Assoc. Adviser
Assoc. Adviser
Assoc. Adviser
Staff Adviser
Michael Bledsoe
Eric Tyson
Edd Kemper
Robert Alford
John Van Horn
Jonathan Stevens
jphares@takhonek.org
etyson@takhonek.org
ralford@takhonek.org
jvanhorn@takhonek.org
jstevens@takhonek.org
Finance Co-Adviser Ryan Keesee
rkeesee@takhonek.org
Finance Co-Adviser Vic Sands
vic_sands@suddenlink.net
Registration Adviser Debbie Slack
dslack@takhonek.org
Memorabilia Adviser Marcus Bailey
mbailey@takhonek.org
Service Adviser
Matt Dawson
ICE/AIA Adviser
Steve Hardman sj_hardman@hotmail.com
Comm. Adviser
Carol McCarthy designsbycarol@gmail.com
Vigil Selection Adviser Jan Dzierzak
jan.dzierzak@gmail.com
Adjudimo Chapter
Cardinal Chapter
Elkahobi Chapter
Hytone Chapter
MGM Chapter
Muguyoh Chapter
Seneca Chapter
Tenndaa Telhonze
Kem Abraham
Evan Adkins
Justin Bess
Barry Nowlin
Greg McCall
Rosie Bowsher
Kim Bennett
Kevin Nicholas
Lodge Chief
VC Administration
VC Program
Secretary.
Taylor Giles
Colton Lohmeyer
Sam Brown
Nathaniel Bailey
kabraham@takhonek.org
eadkins@takhonek.org
jlb.pack136@hotmail.com
bnowlin@takhonek.org
gmccall@takhonek.org
rbowsher@takhonek.org
kbennett@takhonek.org
knicholas@takhonek.org
2016 Youth Officers
chief@takhonek.org
vcadmin@takhonek.org
vcprogram@takhonek.org
secretary@takhonek.org
Lodge Website
Please visit www.takhonek.org for additional information about
the lodge! It changes all the time, so there is always something
new. Thanks to our webmaster Isaac Nicholas, webmaster@takhonek.org. If you are NOT receiving emails, contact our
webmaster to change that!
Summit Camporee hosted by Buckskin Council
The Summit Camporee this year will be held for the first time
at the Summit! This is an amazing opportunity to get our WV
Troops to the site and we need your help to make it great! The
registration fee is only $25. For youth or adult & ANY Council
can bring their unit to this! With climbing, mountain biking,
skateboarding, zip lines & Sustainability Tree house open.
Add fishing and kayaking, plus District competitions…to make
it awesome! We’re doing parking, troop guides, roaming staff,
safety, and medical. The lodge has agreed to help staff the
event and we need your help to make this happen! Please email
takhonek.org/summit-service to sign up and get more info.
at camporee@takhonek.org.
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Conclave
This year’s section C4-B conclave will be held May 13-15 at
Camp Katooga in Parkersburg, WV. The theme for the weekend is “insert theme here”, meaning that it is up to the lodges
to create their own theme. If you have any ideas for themes,
please send them to any of the lodge officers. Registration will
be up soon, so look for the link in the near future!
Spring Fellowship
This year, the lodge will be hosting an ordeal at every lodge
fellowship throughout the year! At Spring Fellowship April
15-17 at Camp Arrowhead, ($15 by April 12th, $20 after that)
We will also have the first ordeal of the 2016 year! As always,
we will also have a Vigil Selection meeting. Most of the camp’s
activities will be open as well.
Fellowships
At every fellowship this year, there will also be an ordeal! This
means that there will be more opportunities for prospective
arrowmen to join our lodge. Furthermore, these weekends are
spread out across the council so they are easier to attend.
Prism at the Summit
The Summit is hosting a gathering of arrowmen from all
across the nation for the re-dedication cweremony. This experience includes all Summit Center activities and culminates
with a re-dedication ceremony at the end of the session. The
cost is $180 and both youth and adults are allowed to participate! If you would like to enter the drawing for a ticket, please
visit prism.oa-bsa.org. Limited # tickets perLodge!.
OA Unit Elections should be happening now! Contact
your Chapter Advisor for leadership to assist!
2016 Lodge Calendar
Apr. 15-17
Spring Fellowship
Camp Arrowhead
Apr. 29-May 1 Spring Camporee
Summit Bechtel Reserve
May 13-15
Conclave
Camp Katooga
June 10-12
Summer Fellowship* Buckskin Scout Reserve
Sept. 16-18
Vigil Weekend
Camp Roland
Oct. 7-9
Fall Fellowship*
Camp Chief Logan
* Denotes Ordeal Weekend
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Serving Boyd, Carter & Lawrence Counties of KY and Lawrence County, OH
Jonathan.stevens@scouting.org
District Chair
DistrictCommissioner
District Executive
Program Chair
Membership Chair
Finance Chair
Family FOS Chair
Product Sales Chair
Training Chair
Advancement Chair
Eagle Adv Chair
Cub Scout Activities
Cub Scout Day Camp
BS Activities Chair
Cub Roundtable
Scout Roundtable
Marketing Chair
April
7
9
15-17
16
16
23
29-1
May
5
13-14
14
21
30
June
2
17-19
July
11-15
Evan Adkins
Edd Kemper
Jonathan Stevens
Gary Moritz
Lora Jordan
Danielle Eldridge
Roy Dillon
Annie Adams
Virgil Adkins
Charlie Powell
Bob Cruickshank
Chris Yates
Angela Jarvis
Mike Knight
Melanie Young
Edd Kemper
Danielle Eldridge
606-922-1873
606-316-4706
304-617-7563
304-638-5283
606-571-0020
606-922-8949
606-922-7206
606-316-2672
606-922-4265
606-547-2075
606-388-2549
606-207-9490
606-324-0021
606-315-0931
606-928-4903
606-316-4706
606-922-8949
Roundtable, First Chrisitan Church, 7:00 pm
Charleston Scout Shop Open 9 am-1pm
OA Spring Fellowship
Council Pinewood Derby
Commissioners Collage
Huntington Scout Shop Open 9 am-1pm
Council Spring Camporee at the Summit
Roundtable, First Chrisitan Church, 7:00 pm
Outdoor Leader Training
Charleston Scout Shop Open 9 am-1pm
Huntington Scout Shop Open 9 am-1pm
Memorial Day, Scout Office Closed
Roundtable
Webelos Weekend
Day Camp, Ashland
NYLT 2016
National Youth Leadership Training will be held June 12-17 at
Camp Chief Logan. The course is ideal for SPLs, PLs and any
youth that may hold these positions in the near future. Boy
Scouts must be at least 13 years old and First Class rank by the
first day of the course, and not 18 years old before the last day
of the course. Venture Scouts (male or female) must be at least
14 years old, but less than 21 years old.
Cost will be $190.00 per person, which includes all meals, program materials, tee shirt, hat and recognition items. Registration
is required by May 15, but the sooner, the better. Go to
www.buckskinnylt.com for more information. Questions? Contact the course director Wayne Morris at jwmorris@att.net.
Volume 9
Spring Camporee at the Summit Bechtel Reserve
Activities- Zip Lining, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Mountain Biking. Other Activities include the sustainability treehouse, boating, STEM programming, and catapult! Activity is
for ALL Boy Scouts, and ALL Boy Scouts and Venture Crew
Members will be able to participate in the activities offered.
There is not an age restriction on any of the activities or the
camporee, but the participant must be enrolled as a Boy Scout
or Venture Crew Member. This IS NOT A CUB SCOUT OR
WEBELOS activity.
Cost- $25 per person attending Adults Leaders as well as
Scouts. The cut off for on-time registration is April 22, 2016.
At this time the fee will increase to $40. This is to allow for
proper planning and site coordination. This fee covers all activities for the weekend. Units are required to provide their own
food, tenting, and camping equipment. Registration is now
open, and all Units must register online. Go to
www.buckskin.org for more information, and to register.
Cub Scout Day Camp
Day Camp is an outdoor experience where Cub Scouts participate in individual and team sports, games, crafts, explore nature, and work on achievements, electives, and activity badges.
The day camp program is designed to teach skills and develop
attitudes that make a boy more self-reliant and more at home
in the outdoors. He will have fun with a purpose. The purpose
is to build character while providing a memorable experience
in the life of a boy. Make sure your boys get Cub Scouting at
its best by attending Cub Scout Day Camp. We are always in
need of more volunteers to help make it a memorable summer
for the Scouts. If you would like to get involved and help make
life long memories for the Cub Scouts at Day Camp please
contact the Angela Jarvis, or our Senior District Executive,
Jonathan Stevens.
Alumni Association
The Cardinal District has been given the opportunity and honor of starting our District Alumina Association. For more
information please contact Charlie Powell at 606-547-2075.
Moving Forward
Cardinal District was recognized at the past Council Awards
Banquet for achieving the bronze level in the Journey to Excellence program. This is the first time our district has been
rated on this scale since it has been used. This was made possible only by the great volunteers who make the district work,
and its only getting better. Our Membership, Finance, and
Program committees have some great things planned for the
coming year and I believe we will score even higher in the
coming years, but only with your support. We need at least one
person from every unit in the district to represent their unit. This is
how we know what your unit wants to do when it comes to
Program, it makes it easier to organize your unit’s membership
drive, it can only help your unit! So take a look around and if
your unit doesn’t have someone on the district committee, find
a parent, assistant, or a committee member and ask them to
get involved, so we can offer the program your boys deserve.
Evan Adkins, District Chairman
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Serving Kanawha, Braxton, Clay, Nicholas and Webster Counties
Jonathan.stevens@scouting.org
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Executive
Program Chair
Membership Chair
Finance Chair
Family FOS Chair
Popcorn Chair
Training Chair
Advancement Chair
Cub Scout Day Camp
Camping Chair
Cub Roundtable
Scout Roundtable
Venturing Advisor
April
9
15-17
16
16
19
29-1
May
13-15
13-14
14
17
21
30
June
6-10
17-19
Paul Helmick
Jim Porter
JonathanStevens
Justin Bess
MattBlackwood
Jim Porter
Jane Carter
Kathy Slack
Kim Mason
John Teare
Debra King
David Dyer
Jim Lester
Wayne Morris
MattBlackwood
304-744-3211
304-389-3862
304-617-7563
304-444-0435
304-343-2600
304-389-3862
304-344-0222
304-380-4751
304-949-6737
304-550-3516
304-881-5806
304-415-6938
304-543-1825
304-965-6274
304-343-2600
Charleston Scout Shop Open 9-1
OA Spring Fellowship
Council Pinewood Derby
Commissioners Collage
Elk River District Committee and Round Table,
VOA, and OA Chapter meeting
Baptist Temple, Charleston- beginning at 6pm
Council Spring Camporee at the Summit
Family Camp at Camp Chief Logan
Outdoor Leader Training
Charleston Scout Shop Open 9-1
Elk River District Committee and Round Table,
VOA, and OA Chapter meeting
Baptist Temple, Charleston- beginning at 6pm
Huntington Scout Shop Open 9-1
Memorial Day, Scout Office and Shops Closed
Cub Scout Day Camp at Coonskin
Webelos Weekend
Volunteers Needed
The Elk River District is seeking active and interested participants for the District Committee! If you have expertise in a particular area of Scouting we would like to invite you to share your
ideas, input and passion with our committee. We have positions
available for finance, Cub Scout and Boy Scout program, camping promotions, training, product sales, event planning, and
commissioner service, plus more. Send Jonathan Stevens an
email with your area of interest and a little bit about your scouting and professional background so that you can get involved
with our district. Jonathan’s email address is Jonathan.Stevens@scouting.org or call him call at 304-340-3663.
Volume 9
Spring Camporee at the Summit Bechtel Reserve
Activities- Zip Lining, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Mountain Biking. Other Activities include the sustainability treehouse, boating, STEM programming, and catapult! Activity is
for ALL Boy Scouts, and ALL Boy Scouts and Venture Crew
Members will be able to participate in the activities offered.
There is not an age restriction on any of the activities or the
camporee, but the participant must be enrolled as a Boy Scout
or Venture Crew Member. This IS NOT A CUB SCOUT OR
WEBELOS activity.
Cost- $25 per person attending Adults Leaders as well as
Scouts. The cut off for on-time registration is April 22nd, 2016.
At this time the fee will increase to $40. This is to allow for
proper planning and site coordination. This fee covers all activities for the weekend. Units are required to provide their own
food, tenting, and camping equipment. Registration is now
open, and all Units must register online. Go to
www.buckskin.org for more information, and to register.
Cub Scout Day Camp
Day Camp is an outdoor experience where Cub Scouts participate in individual and team sports, games, crafts, explore nature, and work on achievements, electives, and activity badges.
The day camp program is designed to teach skills and develop
attitudes that make a boy more self-reliant and more at home
in the outdoors. He will have fun with a purpose. The purpose
is to build character while providing a memorable experience
in the life of a boy. Make sure your boys get Cub Scouting at
its best by attending Cub Scout Day Camp. We are always in
need of more volunteers to help make it a memorable summer
for the Scouts. If you would like to get involved and help
make life long memories for the Cub Scouts at Day Camp
please contact the Debra King, or our Senior District Executive, Jonathan Stevens.
NYLT 2016
National Youth Leadership Training will be held June 12-17 at
Camp Chief Logan. This is, without a doubt, the most important training a youth leader can receive. The course is ideal
for SPLs, PLs and any youth that may hold these positions in
the near future. NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program
de-signed to provide youth members with leadership skills and
experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Boy Scouts
must be at least 13 years old and First Class rank by the first
day of the course and not 18 years old before the last day of
the course. Venture Scouts (male or female) must be at least 14
years old, but less than 21 years old.
Cost will be $190.00 per person, which includes all meals, program materials, tee shirt, hat and recognition items. Registration is required by May 15, but the sooner, the better. Go to
www.buckskinnylt.com for more information.
Questions? Contact the course director Wayne Morris at
jwmorris@att.net.
FAMILY CAMP: See info on page 12
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Serving: Mason, WV Gallia, OH and Meigs, OH Counties
Tyler.grimmett@scouting.org
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Executive
Program Chair
Family FOS Chair
Advancement Chair
Training Chair
Product Sales Chair
Community FOS Chair
Jim Harris
Genny Ferrell
Tyler Grimmett
Mike Ferrell
Angie Harris
Bob Matthews
Mike Ferrell
Angie Harris
Dennis Brumfield
Serving: Logan, Boone & Mingo Counties in WV & Pike County in Ky.
Bill.bryant@scouting.org
304-857-2023
740-794-0448
304-638-3864
740-794-0446
304-674-8044
740-992-4566
740-794-0446
304-857-2052
April
14
District Committee 6:00 pm
15
District Roundtable 7:00 pm
16
Council Pinewood Derby
23
Baloo Training at Krodel Park, 8:00 am
29-May1 Council Camporee at The Summit
May
12
13
District Committee 6:00 pm
District Roundtable 7:00 pm
June
9
9
District Committee 6:00 pm
District Roundtable 7:00 pm
BALOO
MGM is having Baloo Training on April 23rd at Krodel Park
in Point Pleasant, WV. The training will start at 8:00 am. Cub
Scout leaders and parents, please remember that at least one
adult must be Baloo trained to go on a unit camping trip. The
fee is only $5. BALOO will help you to learn simple first-aid
skills, outdoor cooking skills, outdoor leadership skills, and
more!!!! If you have any questions, please contact Tyler Grimmett at 304-638-3864 or email tyler.grimmett@scouting.org.
District Chair
Vice District Chair
District Commissioner
Field Director
Finance Chair
Membership Chair
Community FOS Chair
Family FOS Chair
Training Chair
Advancement Chair
Camping Chair
Day Camp Administrator
April
7
16
29
May
5
13-15
July
11-15
Kem Abraham
Steve Snodgrass
Jackie Cook
Billy Bryant
Leroy Dehart
Crissy Justice
Chris Ellis
Cheryl Curry
Beverly Cook
Joe Linville
Greg Gillenwater
Crissy Justice
304-855-8543
304-837-3302
304-369-2399
304-687-0476
304-521-4521
304-946-4774
304-687-8118
304-946-4374
304-369-2399
304-546-3044
304-369-4315
304-946-4774
District Committee & Roundtable Meeting
Council Pinewood Derby
Buckskin Council Summit Camporee
District Committee & Roundtable Meeting
Cub Scout Family Camp at Camp Chief Logan
Cub Scout Day Camp at Camp Chief Logan
District Meetings and Roundtables
The district meeting is an opportunity to help improve the
Cornstalk District, and the Roundtable provides the chance for
leaders to share their experiences and learn new effective methods of providing scouting to our youth. We would love to have
as many volunteers (and even parents) attend as possible.
Come take part in making our district the best it can be! The
district meetings take place on the first Thursday of every
month, at the scout camp on Garrett’s Fork Rd. Commissioner
and OA meetings start at 6 PM, the District Meetings start at
6:30 PM, and the Roundtables start at 7:30 PM. For more information, contact Billy Bryant at bill.bryant@scouting.org.
Cornstalk/Elk River / Pioneer District Family Camp
Calling all Cub Scouts and their families!! May 13 - 15, 2016 is
Chief Cornstalk/Elk River/Pioneer District Family Camp at
Camp Chief Logan. Come and join all of the fun for our scouts
and their families. Pre registration deadline is May 6, 2016.
The cost is $5.00 per individual if registered before May 6, 2016
and $8.00 per individual after May 6. This is time for fellowship and to have a family camping experience with our scouts.
Information for this event is located at the Council office or by
calling your District Executive.
Volume 9
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Serving: Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln and Lawrence (OH) Counties
carl.sullivan@scouting.org
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Executive
Advancement Chair
Fund Development
Finance Chair
Membership Chair
Training Chair
Camping Chair
Boy Scout Roundtable
Cub Scout Roundtable
Cub Day Camp Director
Marketing Chair
Lee Oxley
Alvin Watts
Carl Sullivan
Chris Porter
Ben McGinnis
Tom Turman
Michael Bowsher
Sue Williams
Nathan Miller
Michael Bowsher
Sue Williams
Nina Roberts
Jeremy Reed
304-525-6835
304-751/5686
304-523-3408
304-360-1144
304-528-7034
304-733-6448
304-208-0802
217-741-0900
304-634-4023
304-208-0802
217-741-0900
304-417-9117
304-972-9116
April
1-2
2
Webelos-ree, Camp Arrowhead
Muguyoh Cub Fishing Derby, 8:00am,
Camp Arrowhead
7
District Committee Meeting, 6:00pm Ohio Valley
Bank, Barboursville, WV
9
CDO – 10:00am, Charleston
14
Roundtable, 6:30pm, Enslow Park Presbyterian
Church
16
Council Pinewood Derby
22-23 Wilderness First Aid, Camp Arrowhead
29-May 1 Summit Camporee
May
1
5
6-7
12
14
15
30
Buckskin Boy Scout Summer Camp Early Registration
Deadline
District Committee Meeting, 6:00pm Ohio Valley
Bank, Barboursville, WV
BALOO, Camp Arrowhead
Roundtable, 6:30pm, Camp Arrowhead
Cubmobile
Early registration deadline for Day Camp
Memorial Day - Offices & Scout Shops Closed
June
2
District Committee Meeting, 6:00pm Ohio Valley
Bank, Barboursville, WV
12-17 NYLT, Camp Chief Logan
17-19 Webelos Weekend, Buckskin Scout Reservation
27-July 1 Muguyoh District Day Camp, Camp Arrowhead
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
Special thanks to Jeremy Reed for developing our new Facebook page. This will be another means for the district committees to communicate with our volunteers and families. Share the
site with your friends, other leaders and especially with your
scout families. The page name is Muguyoh District BSA. LIKE
us. SHARE us.
Volume 9
WEBELOS-REE
The district’s annual Webelos-ree will be April 1 & 2 at Camp
Arrowhead. The event will focus on the Camping adventure.
Things will get underway with an evening session on Friday
night covering Leave No Trace. The Saturday activity day will
include fishing, BB shooting, archery, outdoor cooking, and
other requirements to complete the adventure. Event is open
to all Webelos and their parents and leaders. This is not a family camp. Registration is limited to Webelos and their adult partners. Check your emails or see the council website for registration information.
CUB SCOUT FISHING DERBY
All Cubbies in the district are invited to attend the annual Fishing Derby at Camp Arrowhead on Saturday, April 2. Sponsored by Roger Smith Marine in Lavalette, Cubs can enjoy a
morning of fishing with the chance to win a trophy for the
largest fish caught or the most fish caught. Door prizes include
a number of rod and reel combinations from the Sportsmen’s
Alliance. Leaders should check their email or the council website for complete details.
WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE
BSA Wilderness First Aid, including CPR and AED certification, will be offered the weekend of April 22-23 at Camp Arrowhead. The course is limited to 20 persons. Adult leaders
(Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venture Scout), any Venture
Scout, and Boy Scouts age 14 years or older are welcome to
participate. The cost is $65 which covers the materials. Participants will be on their own for meals, although some snacks
will be provided along with a continental breakfast on Saturday
morning. A number of registrations have already been received, so if you are interested please register quickly. Check
the council website for details.
SUMMIT CAMPOREE
The excitement is building as many troops have expressed an
interest in the special Spring Camporee to be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve the last weekend of April. The cost is $25
per person until April 22, after which time the registration goes
to $40 per person. We will be able to do the zip lines, rock
climbing, mountain biking, and the skate park. In addition,
each district will be conducting an event also. Plan on being a
part of this unique camping opportunity. Boy Scout and Venture leaders can check their emails or the Council website for
more information.
BUCKSKIN BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP EARLY
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The early registration deadline for Boy Scout Sumer Camp
registration at BSR or Camp Arrowhead is May 1. Summer
camp fee is $225 if paid prior to May 1. After May 1, the fee is
$260. Register now to receive the lower fee.
BALOO
Cub Scout leaders have an opportunity to complete the training needed to take your pack outdoors for adventure. Basic
Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) will be offered
at Camp Arrowhead beginning Friday, May 6 at 6:00pm.
(Muguyoh District continued on page 17)
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Serving: Putnam & western Kanawha Counties
Tyler.grimmett@scouting.org
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Executive
Advancement Chair
Communications Chair
Finance Chair
Membership Chair
Training Chair
Program Chair
Nominating Comm. Chair
OA Advisor
BS Roundtable Commissioner
Mike Lamb
Rebecca Wiseman
Tyler Grimmett
Debbie Slack
Tracy Nicholas
Melinda Craddock
Tracy Hudson
Kevin Nicholas
Dell Stonestreet
Charles Ochoa
Kevin Nicholas
Mark Newman
304-590-1354
304-776-5116
304-638-3864
304-340-3663
304-757-1374
304-727-0143
304-382-9679
304-757-1374
304-543-8415
304-964-0054
304-757-1374
304-549-0532
April
15-17
28
Order of the Arrow Spring Fellowship, Camp Arrowhead
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting, 6:30, Teays Valley
Presbyterian Church
29-May 1 Buckskin Council Spring Camporee, The Bechtel Summit
May
5
5
13-14
13-16
26
June
2
2
10-12
12-17
17-19
13-17
11-15
July
16
Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m., St. Andrew United
Methodist Church, St. Albans
Roundtable, 7:00, St. Andrew United Methodist Church,
St. Albans
Cub Scout Family Camp, Camp Chief Logan
Order of the Arrow Conclave, Camp Kootaga
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting, 6:30, Teays Valley
Presbyterian Church
Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m., St. Andrew United
Methodist Church
Roundtable, 7:00, St. Andrew United Methodist Church,
St. Albans
Order of the Arrow Summer Fellowship, BSR
National Youth Leadership Training, Camp Chief Logan
Webelos Weekend
Cub Scout Day Camp, Hurricane City Park
Twilight Camp, Poca Hunting and Fishing Club
Pioneer District Bowling Tournament, Venture Lanes,
St. Albans
Volume 9
Cub Scout Family Camp
The spring Cub Scout Family Camp will be held May
13-15 at Camp Chief Logan. The theme is “Cub
Scout Olympics.” Stay tuned for additional information. MORE info on Page 12
Cub Scout Day Camp
Save these dates for Cub Scout fun this summer! The
theme this year is "Looking Back, Leaping Forward".
Cub Scout Day Camp June 13-17 at Hurricane City
Park
Twilight Camp July 11-15 at Poca Hunting and Fishing Club
Pioneer District Special Event
The Pioneer District’s special event has been scheduled for July 16th at Venture Lanes, in St. Albans,
WV. Venture Lanes is hosting a 9-pin bowling tournament. The price of the tournament is $100 per team
of 4, which includes 3 games per team. If you have
any questions, please contact Tyler Grimmett at 304638-3864 or Mendi Craddock at 304-444-8669.
A special thank you goes out to Royal Subaru for
sponsoring Pioneer District’s Pinewood Derby.
“A fisherman does not bait the
hook with food he likes. He
uses food the fish likes. So
with boys.”
- Lord Robert Baden-Powell
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Serving: Monroe, Mercer , McDowell & Wyoming Counties
in WV Giles, Bland & Tazewell Counties in VA
Truck333@comcast.net.
District Chair
District Commissioner
Sr. District Executive
Cub Scout Program Chair
Boy Scout Program Chair
Venture Program Chair
Finance Chair
Training Chair
Advancement Chair
Camping Chair
Unit Service
Popcorn Chair
OA Chapter Advisor
Membership Chair
Family FOS Chair
William Cooley
Thomas Kozikowski
Charles Truckenmiller
Paula Mattox
Dan Trent
Tim Wallace
Hal Keene
Jeremy Sipple
Dan Cook
Kermit Davis
Thomas Kozikowski
Angie Higginbotham
Barry Nowlin
Ed Evans
Philip Ball
304-324-8949
540-626-4242
304-920-7921
304-732-9371
276-322-3911
276-963-0525
276-345-8778
540-632-2696
540-544-7100
304-425-8889
540-626-4242
540-599-9111
304-320-7217
304-673-2969
304-425-2196
April
21
District Meeting
29-May 1 Council Camporee at the Summit
30
Shooting Certification and BALOO Training
at Camp Roland
May
10
FOS Dinner at Fincastle on the Mountain
19
District Meeting
20 - 22 Cub Scout Spring Family Camp
June
16
District Meeting
26
Day Camp at Camp Roland
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District Award of Merit
Congratulations to our 2016 District Award of Merit recipients, Charish Holley, from Pack 252, and Shawn Comer,
from Troop 1. Anyone who knows these 2 great volunteers
knows how well each of them deserve this great honor. We
are very lucky to have them in the Mountain Dominion
District and look forward to many more great years working beside them. Congratulations again!
2016 District Pinewood Derby
Our District Pinewood Derby was held on Saturday March
12th at the Maple View Church of Christ. A great time was
had by all. The following is a list of all the individual winners. For the Tigers, Jacob Stacy came in first, Alexander
Barrett second and Aedan O’Quinn third. For the Wolfs,
Benjamin Slater first, Landon Crane second and Jordan
Cecil third. In the Bears division, Coltin Collins came in
first, Nick Stacy second and Conner O’Brien third, And
finally, for the Webelos, Nathan Hornbuckle came in first,
Caden Mann second and Jason Hajenga third. Our districts
overall winners are First: Jacob Stacy, Second: Caden Mann
and Third; Nathan Hornbuckle. These 3 are the District
representatives to the Council race in April.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Upcoming Camps
Due to the wonderful opportunity that was made available
by the Council by having a Camporee at the Summit, we
will not have a separate Spring Camporee for the district
this year. This means that this year’s Badgeoree will be even
that much more fabulous. If you are planning on teaching a
Merit Badge at the Badgeoree this year, please let Dan
Trent know now so he can put you on the list.
Our Cub Scout Spring Family Camp will be at Camp Roland on the weekend of May 20 to the 22. Paula and Charish have a wonderful program prepared so please make
arrangements to come out and enjoy a wonderful experience. Also, the Camp Roland Day Camp is fast approaching and to get the reduced rate, registration needs to be in
by May 15th.
Training
For those of you interested in becoming certified in Cub
Scout Shooting ranges, or those who need BALOO Training, Paula and Charish, along with Sam Dunn, will be conducting these trainings at Camp Roland on Saturday, April
30th. If you plan to attend, please let her know as soon as
possible.
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District Pinewood Derby
Race Date—April 2, 2016
Serving: Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties
jaliff@bsamail.org
District Chair
District Commissioner
Sr. District Executive
Finance Chair
Advancement Chair
Camping Chair
Cub Camping Chair
Training Chair
OA Chapter Advisor
District Member at Large
District Member at Large
District Member at Large
Unit Commissioner
Venturing Chair
April
2
21
21
29-1
May
19
19
June
13-17
Doug Proctor
Barry Spurlock
Trey Aliff
Butch Antolini
Jeff Proctor
Billy Strasser
Barry Spurlock
Carol McCarthy
Jim Phares
Josiah Bennett
Dana McCorkle
Janet Proctor
Heather Gonzalez
Heather Gonzalez
304-673-6266
304-220-0564
304-308-0405
304-658-5878
304-574-2115
304-661-6069
681-220-0564
304-574-6469
304-661-6069
304-640-4419
304-253-8698
304-673-2644
240-320-3635
240-320-3635
District Pinewood Derby- State Fair Grounds,
Fairlea
District Dinner (no District Committee)
Adventures on the Gorge
No Roundtable- Scouts and volunteers are
encouraged to attend District Dinner
Council Camporee, The Summit
District Committee- St. Mary’s Methodist Church,
2014 S Kanawha St Beckley, 6:00
Roundtable- St. Mary’s Methodist Church,
2014 S Kanawha St Beckley, 7:00
Fayette County Day Camp, Fayette County Park
Family Friends of Scouting
As Scout units begin to focus on the approaching New Year,
most will begin planning their Blue & Gold ceremonies, as
well of Court of Honor ceremonies. As you plan these
events, please reserve about 15 minutes into your program
for a Family Friends of Scouting presenter to speak briefly
about the council, along with the importance of this campaign in reaching more youth in our council. A member of
the Friends of Scouting team will be contacting you to sched-
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Champions Division - Open to the top 3 racers from each
pack in the district (3 total racers per pack) Registration:
9:00AM- 10:00AM
Racing: 10:15-11:30
Awards- immediately following completion of race
Open Division - Open to ANYONE! Cub Scouts, Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts, Leaders, Parent, Friends etc.
Registration: 11:30-12:15
Racing: 12:30-1:30
Awards: Immediately following completion of race
Registration fee is $6.00 per car entered and will cover a
custom patch for each participant, use of the facility and
the cost of trophies. First, Second, Third and Best of
Show awards will be presented for both division races.
Please submit your three Champions Division participant
names to Hannah Ayers at hannahcayers@gmail.com by
March 30. Open class does not have to pre-register.
The champions division will follow the Buckskin Council’s Pinewood Derby Rules that are available on the
Council Website. Open division will follow height, width,
length and bottom clearance requirements from Council
rules (due to track requirements). Weight and wheels have
no requirement for the Open Race.
District Dinner
The annual district dinner will once again be held on Adventures on the Gorge, on April 21st. There will be no
district committee or roundtable meetings that evening, as
all Scout and Scouters are encouraged to attend the dinner. We will be recognizing several leaders awards at the
dinner. If you know someone that is eligible for a leader
award, please send the nomination form to Trey at
jaliff@bsamail.org
Unit Commissioners
The Seneca District is looking for quality volunteers that
have a passion for working with other Scout leaders, as
well as influencing the success of Scout units in their area.
If you know someone who is interested in getting involved at the district level and may thrive in this position,
please contact our new District Commissioner, Barry
Spurlock at 681-220-0564.
Cub Scout Day Camp
Day camps are just around the corner! Our day camp
administrators are in need of volunteers to be den leaders
for our Scouts for each camp. If you are willing to help,
please contact Lori Hindson at 304-222-2912. Also, remember to preregister early for camp to take advantage of
the discounted registration fee!
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Service Center and Scout Shops
Buckskin Council’s Scout Service Center and Scout
Shop in Charleston has moved to a temporary location
to make way for the exciting new H. Bernard Wehrle,
Sr. Scout Leadership Service Center!
Our temporary location is:
Buckskin Council Service Center
City National Bank—Kanawha City Branch
3601 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
The Council Service Center and Charleston Scout Shop
has new hours. We are open Monday through Friday,
9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Our regularly scheduled Saturday
hours remain the same. The Huntington Scout Shop’s
new hours will be 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Our temporary mailing address is:
Buckskin Council Service Center
City National Bank Building
3601 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
The Service Center’s temporary location at City National Bank will be closed on April 28-30 and May 2 & 3 to
allow us to move into the new Service Center and
Scout Shop.
Buckskin Council will reopen on May 4th in the new
H. Bernard Wehrle, Sr. Scout Leadership Service
Center.
The course will conclude about 4:00pm on Saturday, May 7.
Fee includes materials and Saturday meals. See the BALOO
flyer for more details, or check the Council website.
CUBMOBILE
Cabell Midland High School will be the site for the district’s
annual Cubmobile Derby will be May 14. Cub Scout Packs are
encouraged to have each den build a race car, which the den
members will individually race. The dens with the fastest average times will be our winners. Trophies to the dens who finish
first, second and third. See full details in the Cubmobile Derby
information in your email, on the Council website or our Facebook page.
DAY CAMP EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Cub Scout families need to be aware that the early registration
deadline for day camps is May 15. Day Camp registration is $55
if paid before May 15. After May 15 the fee is $65 and $75 for
walk in registration the day the camp begins. Plan now to have
your day camp fees paid to avoid a late fee.
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
The equivalent of Wood Badge for youth is NYLT. The Council will conduct a course beginning Sunday, June 12 at Camp
Chief Logan. The course is designed to help young people develop into better leaders in their units. Open to Boy Scouts age
13 and First Class, and Venture Scouts (male and female), the
course centers around the concepts of what a leader must be,
what they must know, and what they must do, with a focus on
how to accomplish all this. The course fee is $190 for the week.
Which includes all materials, meals, lodging and a tee shirt. See
the Council website for complete NYLT details.
MUGUYOH DISTRICT DAY CAMP
Nina Roberts and Angie Jarvis have planned a great week of
fun and adventure for Cub Scouts for our district Day Camp to
be held June 27 thru July 1, at Camp Arrowhead. Activities will
include swimming, bb shooting, archery, games, crafts and lots
more fun. Plan now to be a part of Day Camp. Early registration is $55 if paid by May 15. Check your district email, the
District Facebook page or the Council website for registration
information.
Mark your calendar:
Buckskin Council Service Center closed:
April 28th-May 3rd
Reopening at Kanawha Blvd location:
May 4th
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THE MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FUND
A lasting way to remember someone you care about.
The Buckskin Council offers an excellent way to remember a
Scout, family member, Scout volunteer, friend or community
leader, through the Tribute fund. All funds received go to the
operating cost in the year they are given. Anyone may,
however, designate the donations for a specific purpose.
(In Memory Of, Anniversary, Happy Birthday, Get well.)
Other__________________________________________
Please send Acknowledgement To:
Name:__________________________________________
Address:________________________________________
IN HONOR OF:
Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Mail To: Buckskin Council, BSA
City National Bank Building
3601 MacCorkle Ave. East
Charleston, WV 25304