October November December 2014
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October November December 2014
Let me first say welcome to our newest families that have joined Scouting this fall. As many of us know, the Middle Tennessee Council has some of the best programs and resources available to make Scouting enjoyable and rewarding for our community. Welcome new leaders! Don’t forget to complete your youth protection training, and begin completing the training for your position. Our Council is excited about having all our Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers attend the Council Jamboree October 3-5 at the Wilson County Fairground. We only do the Jamboree every 4 years, so I encourage all units to plan to attend. We also have a great opportunity to share our Scouting stories and experiences with our communities. The Middle Tennessee Council encourages all of our packs, troops, crews, and posts to get out and show what Scouting is all about. If you have not already planned to participate in your local Veterans Day parade or Christmas parade, please consider doing so. We also suggest including a monthly service project in your unit calendar and participate in the Titans Fan Give Away at one of the home games this season. Don’t forget to log your service hours after each project. Our annual popcorn sale is currently underway. This is one great opportunity to fully fund your Scouting program, along with our spring camp card sale. If you are new to Scouting, and missed your opportunity to join the sale during the kickoff in August, please contact your district executive and let them know. Our council is committed to keeping Scouting low cost and giving every Scout the opportunity to fully participate in Scouting. Thanks for all you do to keep Scouting strong in the 37 counties of TN and Fort Campbell, KY that we serve. Yours in Scouting, Lee Beaman Council President Council Calendar As I write this article, the Middle Tennessee Council and the Commissioner Corps are preparing for an extremely busy fall. It’s August, and both Council and District Membership Committees are preparing to ensure a strong Round Up season for our Cub Scout Packs. Commissioners are providing postrecruiting assistance, and will continue to make connections to all units to ensure they get the information they need to build a solid program. We have other major items on the Commissioner agenda that will prepare us, and the units we serve, for a strong finish in 2014 as well as give us a solid start to 2015. Here are a few things that impact all of us: • Continue a council-wide focus on Youth Protection Training. YPT is required every two years and we strive to improve our trained percentages. Ask your District Training Chair or any commissioner how you can help in this effort. October 1 3-5 4 7 9 14-15 15 16 Executive Committee COUNCIL OFFICERS 23 24 PRESIDENT SPECIAL PROJECTS Lee A. Beaman Dr. E. James Burton Andrew W. Byrd Ray Capp Greg Pope CHAIRMAN BOARD OF THE Joe Russell 31 DISTRICT OPERATIONS Gail Plucker CENTRAL AREA J.B. Baker Summer Bryan TRUSTEE / CHAIRMAN W Waymon L. Hickman TREASURER EASTERN Samuel J. Belk AREA Ray Young John Pearce Carolyn Yates PROGRAM CHAIRS ACTIVITIES VICE PRESIDENTS Jim Felch 27-30 December 1 TRAINING Ward Wilson Craig Salazar 4 5 PROGRAM ADVANCEMENT Aubrey “Trey” Harwell Justin D. Crosslin Busy days ahead - please contact me if you are interested in jumping in on all that is happening. We are always looking for people with a heart for service. George Stadler SCOUTREACH H EALTH AND SAFETY Nicole Dunigan John Garland CAMPING LATIMER PROGRAM Greg Cashion John Harney Johnny Stites FINANCE PARISH PROGRAM Tony Turner M EMBERSHIP/RELATIONSHIP S BOXWELL PROGRAM Ken Weaver Roy Alexander ADMINISTRATION G RIMES CANOE BASE PROGRAM MG Max Haston Don Miller M ANPOWER Steve Blackmon H IGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM M ARKETING John Harding About the cover: Teresa Kingery The Middle Tennessee Council has new décor at the Jet Potter Service Center. We used a wall to timeline many of the milestones the Middle Tennessee Council has had since its inception in 1920. Thank you to David Roberts, Scoutmaster of Troop 434 in Walton Trail, for serving as the artist for this monumental task! The cover of Jet Trails is a replica of the wall you can check out upstairs across from the welcome desk. 15 13 19 20 D ISTRICTO PERATIONS In addition we have planned a special event to prepare commissioners for their specific roles. We are holding our first ever Commissioner Conference on November 1st at Brentwood United Methodist Church. The College of Commissioner Science, usually held in November, will be held on February 28th, 2015. Gail Plucker Council Commissioner November 1 6 8 11 ESTERN AREA Harvey Church ASSISTANT TREASURERS • In an effort to adopt the new national No Lapse initiative in Middle Tennessee we are committed to assisting units with getting their recharter in on time. We will provide training, as needed, to all units and plan on being fully compliant with No Lapse by the August 2015 deadline. Ask a commissioner if you have any questions about your recharter. 24-26 26 28 COUNCIL COMMISSIONER PRESIDENT›ELECT • Encourage use of My.Scouting Tools at the Unit and District level. Use it to print your current membership card, update your contact information, look up your training records – is your YPT expired? Have you completed training specific to your position? And, yes, there are more updates to Tools in the works! 17-19 21 LDS Relationship Committee Meeting Council Jamboree Scouting On The Run BSA Golf Classic Executive Committee Meeting Staff Development Conference Catholic Committee on Scouting Activities Committee Meeting Commissioner Cabinet Meeting Rappelling Certification Weekend Training Committee Meeting Family FOS Orientation FOS Leadership Orientation Popcorn Show and Sell Money Popcorn Take Orders Due Fall JROTC Catholic Award Mass Late Popcorn Sale Begins Trustees Meeting Grimes Canoe Base Closes VENTURING PROPERTIES Sherry McGugin Clay Bright SCOUT EXECUTIVE Hugh Travis 6 8 11 13 17 18 19 24-25 26-31 31-1/1 January 6-8 7 8 14 15 17 19 21 24 26 27 Commissioner Conference Membership Commitee Meeting Popcorn Pickup Advancement Committee Meeting Venturing Committee Meeting Venturing Day @ Boxwell Reservation Protestants Relationships Committee Meeting Catholic Committee on Scouting BSA Extravaganza Commissioner Cabinet Meeting Office, Scout Shops & Camps Closed - Thanksgiving Camping Committee Meeting Late Popcorn Sale Orders Due Silver Beaver Nominations Due Commissioner Basic Training Winter Camp Leaders Meeting Popcorn Money Due Recharter Turn-In Day OA Banquet Health & Safety Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting Summer Camp Staff Interviews Catholic Committee on Scouting Commissioner Cabinet Meeting Late Sale Popcorn Due Office, Scout Shops and Camps Closed - Christmas Scout Shops Closed For Inventory Office, Scout Shops and Camps Closed - New Year Staff Development Conference LDS Relations Committee Meeting Cub Camp Kickoff FOS Conference Call #1 Summer Camp Kick Off Exploring Midnight Ski Trip - Paoli Peaks Office, Scout Shops and Camps Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Catholic Committee On Scouting Commissioner Leadership Summit Nashville Patron Luncheon Table Host Orientation Council Annual Business Meeting Nashville Patron Luncheon Table Host Orientation New Board Orientation Middle Tennessee Council Would Like to RecognizeDid you get the opportunity to rappel from a 60 foot tower? How about canoeing or sailing on Old Hickory Lake? Did you and Thank the Followinghave the chance to see if you could score the highest score while shooting a .22 rifle? If not then you need to join us for 2014 Baden Powell Venturing Day at Boxwell on November 15, 2014! Honor Members: Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation Bank of America Beaman Automotive Group Beaman Foundation John Bouchard, III Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund Summer Bryan Andrew Wayne Byrd Care Line William S. Cochran Community Health Systems, Inc. Corrections Corp of America Dan and Margaret Maddox Charitable Fund Deborah & C.A. Craig II Family Foundation EBS Foundation John Dallas Ferguson First Tennessee Bank Foundation Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Carl Thomas Haley, Jr Phillip Hardin C. Harris Haston HCA Foundation Jay Moore Hollomon Ingram Industries Jeanette Travis Foundation Jostens Inc JRN Inc Julia Carell Stadler Foundation Justin & Valere Potter Foundation Richard F. LaRoche, Jr. McWhorter Foundation Memorial Foundation Jimmy W. Perkins, Jr. Pinnacle Financial Partners Regions Bank Margaret Ann Robinson Joe V. Russell T & T Family Foundation TCH Fort Foundation Jack Brame Turner WireMasters, Inc Venturing is a program for young men and women from the ages of 13 – 21. Come see what it is all about and you will get the opportunity to do all these things and even more! We will be offering fishing, canoeing, shooting sports, and of course the ever popular rappelling! Where: Boxwell Reservation When: Saturday November 15, 2014 Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge is proud to serve the Middle Tennessee Council by hosting Winter Camp for the 12th consecutive year. The theme for 2014 is the Boxwell Winter Olympic Games. Afternoon activities will focus on Olympic style games to provide fun and excitement for Scouts. We will once again have everyone’s favorite afternoon activities, including black powder, shotgun shooting, archery and hatchet throwing. We will also open camp with a great campfire program with fireworks! For Unit Leaders that are interested ,we are going to hold a Philmont orientation class, awesome team building games and the Eagle Rank process discussion: *What Constitutes an Eagle Project? *Review the Eagle Application Packet. If weather permits we will have sailing one day and Tree Top Zipline one day. We are excited about Winter Camp 2014 and look forward to seeing you there! Cost: Free if you bring a new Venturer! Otherwise the cost is $15. It will be free to all new Venturers that have joined since August 2014. 2015 Nominating Committee The 2015 Council Nominating Committee has been selected and approved by our executive board. The purpose of the committee is to select an annual slate of council officers and board members. Please submit any recommendations for officers or board members to the attention of the Nominating Committee via email at fieldservices@mtcboyscouts.org, subject as 2015 Nominating Committee. Committee Members Include: Steve Blackmon Bob Gessler Carl Haley Harvey Church J. D. Elliott Howard Gentry Greg Cashon Ken Weaver J. B. Baker Lee Beaman Stuart Brunson Carolyn Yates Nicole Dunigan Ward Wilson Pete Williston George Stadler Attention Middle Tennessee Council units! Mark your calendar! Saturday, December 6, 2014 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. First Presbyterian Church at 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville TN Veterans day is coming (Tuesday, November 11), and we will show appreciation to those who sacrificed all to preserve our Freedom. Join us again this year, display your colors, bring your signs to honor our heroes. More details to come. Register at www.wa-hi-nasa.org On December 6, the Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge will be hosting our annual Winter Banquet. The Winter Banquet is a great opportunity for the whole OA family to come together and celebrate the year’s accomplishments. We have had great participation at the Ordeals, inducted many new and excited members, swapped great tales and yarns at Fall Fellowship, provided many hours of cheerful service, went out and brought home trophies and awards from Conclave, and learned and shared so much at OAU. It has been a BIG year, and is going to be a BIG Banquet. We will be recognizing our outstanding Chapters, outstanding Brothers, and installing next year’s officers. Come spend the evening supporting them, and celebrating with us! The OA Winter Banquet will be a great way to kick off the 2015 OA Centennial Celebration Year! The Middle Tennessee Council, Scoutreach Division, held its third annual Distinguished Citizen’s Banquet, August 28, 2014, at the Beaman Curb Conference Center. The banquet recognized Thelma Ewell, Executive Director and Master Coach of the First Tee of Nashville, as this year’s recipient. It was a fantastic evening, as we also celebrated the lives of four Scouting community champions who received the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service award. The Distinguished Citizen’s Award is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated integrity and genuine concern for others in both their professional and personal lives. Ms. Ewell is committed to helping the youth she encounters develop into the best individual they can be. She will tell you that she “creates champions” and her philosophy is “What more can we do?” The 2014 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award recipients, Booker Dailey, Johnetta Marcellus, Pastor Bruce Maxwell, and Elsa Spiller, were also recognized at the banquet. These community leaders are honored for their dedicated service to Scouting in rural, multicultural, and inner city communities and youth across Middle Tennessee. Thank you to all of our award recipients for your work and dedication to your communities and the youth you serve. The Crew leaders were Troop 1- Marvin Wolgast, Troop 87 - Gary Bass, Troop 55 - Jon Betts, and Troop 293 - Tom Brasher. Commissioner Conference What a great year it has been on the Cumberland Plateau at Latimer. With over 2600 participants through September and another 200 projected by year end, this will be another record setting year. Latimer participants have included Boy Scouts, Venturers, church youth groups, and corporate groups. It also served as host for the National Camping School for Cub Scout Administration. Additionally, this past summer, Latimer participated in a national review of Scout facilities and how their construction and operation relates to sustainability. We were delighted that Latimer was chosen to participate. The construction projects have concluded in phase one with the completion of the Latimer Cottage. This structure was made possible by individual gifts to honor the Latimers for their dedication to the development of Latimer Reservation. Latimer will host the 3rd Annual Winter Camp on the Plateau. The theme of “Old Time Scouting” will provide Scouts the opportunity to earn merit badges and participate in old Scouting adventures. For the first time in the Middle Tennessee Council, Venturers will have their own Winter Camp experience during the same time period of December 27-31, 2014. Special thanks to Bobby Robinson, Boy Scouts, and Annah Dubois, Venturing, for their leadership in the development of the program. The youth chairman are Matthew Gillette, Boy Scouts, and Darcy Phinney and Amelia Berle, Venturing. Registration is currently open and the link is on the www.mtcbsa.org website. 2015 reservations are filling fast. For more information and scheduling, please contact Ron Turpin, Director, at rturpin@mtcbsa.org. AEGIS American Banknote Corporation American General Life & Acc Anne Potter Wilson Foundation AT&T Tennessee Balfour Beaty Construction David Black MD Stephen Elisha Blackmon, Jr. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee Bob Carpenter Columbia Machine Works Cracker Barrel Group Foundation Curb Records Danner Foundation Dollar General Corporation Elizabeth Craig Weaver Proctor Charitable Foundation Mark A. Emkes Sam O. Franklin III Russell Galloway L. Randall Hartley Haslam Family Foundation Waymon L. Hickman Damon Hininger David and Sarah Ingram Jostens, Inc. Mack Starks Linebaugh, Jr. Harry Hill McAlister Robert A. McCabe, Jr. McQuiddy Printing Co Steve Morris Michael Patrick O’Malley Cary Watson Pulliam MD Regions/Amsouth Trust Joe & Dorothy Scarlett Rick Scarola Siebert Family Foundation Byron Smith Misty Stout SunTrust Bank of Nashville Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Tennessee Titans Team Gate Greeter Program The Goad Family Foundation Tractor Supply Co. Hugh Moore Travis III UPS US Bank Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge #111 Andrea Waitt Carlton Sally & Howard Wall Wells Fargo Bank NA James Guy White II “Something new for Commissioners” Venturers, we have braved the summer, camped in the fall, and played in the spring. Now it is time to conquer the winter! On December 27-31, 2014, the Middle Tennessee Council will host our first ever Venturing Winter Camp! It will be held at Latimer High Adventure Reservation, and our theme is Old Time Scouting. Obviously Scouts from long ago could do a variety of activities, and we will hold classes to teach you about some of these old skills (like land navigation and wilderness survival), as well as some new ones (like mountaineering and mountain biking). Plus, you will be able to get closer to earning your Outdoor Bronze or possibly even your Ranger. Save the date, and come smash the cold with your presence! More information, Leader’s Guide and Registration form is available at www.mtcbsa.org. On November 1st, the Middle Tennessee Council will be holding it’s first ever Commissioner Conference at Brentwood United Methodist Church. The conference, not to be confused with the College of Commissioner Science, will have both an informational and motivational format. It is an effort by the Council Commissioner’s Cabinet to get all commissioners the materials they need to serve units better, and to update everyone on the upcoming Commissioner Toolbox, which is schedule to go live in Middle Tennessee Council on December 1st. Chris Smith, our ACC for Training, is serving as Chair for the event and members of the Council Cabinet will be heading up break out sessions for Administrative Commissioners (Karen Bengtson) , Unit Commissioners (Watson Ambruster) and Roundtable Commissioners (Amy Smith). We have two members of the National Commissioner Support Staff assisting us with presentation as well – Larry Chase, Council Commissioner of Atlanta Area Council, and our own Tim Acree, Commissioner of Middle Tennessee Council. A sample of classes being offered include: Utilizing the Commissioner Toolbox, Promoting Roundtables, Unit Commissioners Resource Game, Best Practices for Unit Commissioners, the NEW Unit Service Plan and Creating an Effective Key 3. Participants will find a number of other learning and planning opportunities spread across all three commissioner breakout sessions. District Chairs and District Executives are encouraged to attend with their District Commissioners to learn about how Commissioner Tools will impact communication and planning in their districts. Early Bird cost of the November conference is $25.00 and will include a Recruit, Retain, Recharter notebook, as well as a 2015 Unit Commissioner Program Notebook. Registration can be accessed via the council webpage, www. mtcbsa.org. Register early - Cost of registration AFTER October 20th will be $30.00. THE COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER SCIENCE HAS BEEN MOVED TO FEBRUARY 28, 2015. Thanks to some of our great volunteers, Boxwell has received renovation to the roads and trail at Percy Dempsey! We would like to thank the Tennessee Army National Guard, 255th Engineer Battalion and Major General Max Haston for paving and making much need repairs to roads from Stahlman Dining Hall to Trading Post, Duck Head Road, from the Pool to Camp Light, Explorer Island curve and the OA road. Thank you also to LoJac Corporation and Warren Garner for assisting in this major project as paving has not taken place for 25 years at Boxwell! After 3 years of planning and work by Beaver Day Crews, Wood Badge Courses, LDS Encampment, Boxwell Rangers, Summer Camp Staff and the Order of the Arrow, the trail to Percy Dempsey is now open. What this means is that you can now get from the main part of camp to Percy Dempsey by trail. The trail has trail markers throughout, with rolling hillsides and nature walks. It will be an excellent opportunity for Troops to come to Boxwell and backpack to Percy Dempsey for a weekend. The trail can be picked up at Cubworld Activity Field where the trailhead comes out at the southeastern part of Percy Dempsey. This makes a total of 10 miles of trails at Boxwell throughout the reservation. Pictured above from left to right; Sgt Major Richard Spears, LT Christian Yoder, Scout Executive Hugh Travis, Summer Camp Staff Member David Peterman, Director of Support Services Carl Adkins. OK, so it’s a little early for carols, but it is the right season … for POPCORN!!! The Middle Tennessee Council popcorn sale is well underway, and we want to be sure your unit is taking part. There is truly no better way to help fund your Scouting experience than by joining with Trail’s End and BSA to sell popcorn. Your boys will not only be able to support their program for the year, but they also learn valuable skills, such as salesmanship, public speaking, and team building. The time honored tradition of helping pay one’s own way is still very much a part of the Scouting experience, and this is custom built to make that possible. The sale runs from late August until late October, with a “late sale” available through December 1 if you prefer, so what are you waiting for? Get out there and help deliver the best funded program your unit has ever seen…by participating in the popcorn sale! For more information, please feel free to ask Sherry Rakes, the popcorn queen, at srakes@mtcbsa.org. Don’t Forget October 24 October 28 November 7-8 Paving Team Show & Sell Money Due Take Order and Prize Orders Due Late Sale Begins Take Order Pickup December 1 Late Sale Order Due December 5 Take Order Money Due December 19 Late Sale Money Due Middle Tennessee’s Commissioner of the Quarter is Karen Bengtson, our District Commissioner for Hermitage. Karen is working through her first full year in this role, and has had a major impact on an already strong district. When Karen is not in uniform guiding commissioners and Unit Key 3’s, through the recharter process, leadership transitions and highly attended Roundtables, she works as the Choir Director at Hermitage Presbyterian Church and has done so for the past 10 years. Karen has a special passion for day camps, serving as a Camp Director for 5 years, Twilight Camp Director for 3 years, and Council Day Camp Advisor for 2 years. She teaches Cubmaster breakouts at monthly Roundtables and has served as Counselor for over 75 Scouts who earned their Religious Emblem. When asked about her view of what makes a great commissioner, Karen will say that helping units identify their own needs is rewarding. “We are committed to guiding and mentoring.” Her staff’s success in Hermitage reflects that commitment – she maintains one of the highest visitation percentages in the council and her staff meetings are informative and fun. Karen’s team of commissioners are highly involved in the units they serve and their approach to tackling challenges is unified and straight forward – it takes a district to help each unit – a job they take seriously in Hermitage. Karen and her husband Carl have three children; Robert, 18; an Eagle Scout; Emily, 16; and Michael, 12, a Tenderfoot. They live in Mt. Juliet. www.BeAScout.org is a website designed to connect an interested family with the opportunity to join Scouting. They can find local Scouting units as well as unit websites, contact information and even fill out an application online! Is your unit information on the beascout.org website? If so, is your unit information up to date? If not, please get your unit on the map! This will help those searching for a local unit find you! Tennessee Titan’s Service Project How would you like to attend a free professional football game? What if you could get to watch that game and get service hours? Sounds like a dream come true? Well guess what, If you join us for our Titan’s Service Project, your dream will come true!!! Step by step how to put your unit on the map is on the left postcard. If you have questions, please contact your local district executive. You can also check out FAQ’s. Each home game the Council helps the Titans with their fan give aways. You get to come to the game for free, a free parking pass, and you get 3 hours of service that can count toward advancements! Guess what else, parents get to help and get in free as well! For more information or to sign up go to www.mtcbsa.org under “Upcoming Events” or call Bobby Powell @ 615977-6368. “Since I joined the Eagle Quest, I have done more fun things this summer than I could have done in two years with my troop.” – Participant in the Eagle Quest. Swimming, canoeing school, caving, outdoor survival skills, community service, archery, Dutch oven cooking, summer camp at Boxwell and NYLT at Latimer, are some of the activities the Scouts with the EQ were exposed to this past summer. The great outdoors sets the scenario for the BSA program to be developed. During the summer, the Scouts were challenged to step out of their comfort zone and take part in activities that required determination, endurance, patience, leadership and team building. Swimming lessons also were a major focus this summer. The Scouts from the EQ gained the skills necessary to pass the BSA swimming test and some of them even earned the Swimming merit badge. It was a great reward to see boys who once were terrified to swim in the pool taking part (without hesitation) in the canoeing school at the Hiwassee River. The need for after school programs such as those offered by the BSA is enormous in Nashville Metro schools and for some kids it is the last chance they may have to be exposed to the values of Scouting. Working with kids in the inner-city is a challenge that without resources, volunteers and finances can never be met. Nevertheless, the Middle Tennessee Council, has embraced it with intensity and dedication, reaching and making life changing differences in youth of all backgrounds and communities. “If I can help somebody as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody with a word or song, if I can show somebody he is traveling wrong, then my living will not be in vain.” Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 1969. If you would like to respond to the challenge by supporting any of the three areas mentioned above or would like any more information about the Eagle Quest Initiative, please contact the Middle Tennessee Council. Middle Tennessee Council’s Scouting for Food Attention to all Middle Tennessee Council Leaders From: Middle Tennessee Council, Health and Safety Committee Please be advised that some commercial brand small wound bandages contain latex in their packaging, that could cause a possible serious reaction for anyone allergic to latex. Check the side of the box for the warning. It is recommended that you have latex free gloves and bandages in your first aid kit. Good Turn for America is a national call to service by the Boy Scouts of America to address the issues of hunger, homelessness, and poor health in our nation. Some Good Turns are big—saving a life, helping out after floods or other disasters, recycling community trash, working with others on conservation projects. But Good Turns are often small, thoughtful acts—helping a child cross a busy street, going to the store for an elderly neighbor, cutting back brush that is blocking a sign, doing something special for a brother or sister, welcoming a new student to your school. Scouting for Food is the Middle Tennessee Council’s effort to help Units do a Good Turn for America. In partnering with the Second Harvest Food Bank, your Unit along with just two or three hours of your time, can give a family in crisis hope for another day, another birthday, another laugh, another smile. Please register online and early, to make plans to help out with this year’s Scouting for Food which is being held February 7th through the 14th, 2015. Register by January 23rd in order to secure patches, boxes, door hangers and other materials to make your food drive a success. Once you have completed a service project, don’t forget to log your unit’s Scouting Good Turn projects at https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Login.aspx Reporting your hours at this website is required for the BSA Journey to Excellence performance recognition program. Listing these projects also helps the MTC learn about the important work Scouts are doing in Middle Tennessee! A O Smith Water Products Company Timothy A. Acree Adams Family Foundation Carl E. Adkins, Jr. Cecil Dale Allen American Legion Post 5 American Snuff Charitable Averitt Express, Inc. Julian Bridges Baker, Jr. Craig Alex Becker Karen K. Bengtson Brasfield & Gorrie LLC Col. Charles E Tod Burnham John Bright Cage MD Russ and Jennifer Connelly Delek (Mapco Express) US Holdings Emergency Services Network Barbara and DeWitt Ezell First Farmers & Merchants Bank Johnny Fleeman Edward T. Forrester John C. Frist MD Albert Ganier III Georgia Pacific Anthony David Giarratana If you are looking to ski under a bright, silvery moon and a blanket of stars then join the program, Exploring for a night of fun, and adventure. The trip to Paoli Peaks, January 17-18, 2015 is a Midnight Ski trip that will change your entire perspective on skiing. Midnight skiing is an exciting night of skiing, snowboarding, and tubing down slopes that glides over the snow. Last year we had 120 participants from troops, crews, and posts that gathered eagerly to load chartered buses to Paoli Peaks. The adventure is a fun filled night for friends to reminisce and an opportunity to meet new friends. Everyone will gather at the Jet Potter Boy Scout Service Center at 11:00 am. Students should be prepared to pay $110 registration fee to cover liability insurance, transportation, ski lift, and skiing equipment and additional funds for their food and snacks in route to Paoli Peaks. (registration does not cover food). Dress warm for this event and be ready for a night of skiing to remember! The deadline to register for the Midnight Ski trip is January 5, 2015. Please contact Etta Bell at lcbell@mtcbsa.org for more information. L. A. Green Luke Gregory John Earl Harney Harton Regional Medical Center Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr. E H Butch Hoover III Steve Horrell J E Dunn Construction Tabatha Ann Jeter David Johnson Kane Family Donor Advised Fund Kenny Pipe & Supply Joe Edward Lancaster Lee, Danner & Bass, Inc. Joe A. Long Louise B. Wallace Foundation Robert D. Massey Albert Leo Menefee III Metro Nashville Public Schools Todd Mullenger Larry Odom Rick Steven Olszewski Steve Otto CEO Laurence M.Papel John O. Pearce Piedmont Natural Gas Gail Anne Plucker David S. Raiford MD Reliant Bank Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation Stephen Cullen Sanders John Joseph Sonday Stuart Speyer David W. Spivey Rick Swanson Tennessee Farmers Insurance The Dorothy Cate & Thomas F. Frist Fndn The Parkes Companies, Inc. Lewis Thompson Ronnie Dewain Turpin Wal-Mart Store #568 Washington Foundation Kenneth Weir Weaver Bill Whitesell Ward C. Wilson Charles T. Womack III Ray P. Young, Jr. What is University of Scouting? It is a one day supplemental training for all volunteers. What will I do at the University of Scouting? You will take specialized classes towards earning a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate Degree from the School of Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Venturing. How do I register? Online registration opens mid November 2014. To register go to www.mtcbsa.org. The cost for the event is $25 which includes a patch, appreciation gift, lunch, and a certificate. How do I volunteer to teach at University of Scouting? Volunteers are approved by the Dean of each college. Volunteers will receive a patch, lunch, staff gift, and credit hours for each class taught. The cost for instructors is $25 and can be paid online during the registration process. Please address all University of Scouting questions to: University of Scouting Chancellor, David Oyster at Doyster@comcast.net or 615-735-9887. Advisor, Mark Dunlap at madunlap@mtcbsa.org or 615-305-7597. Summer Camp will be one to remember with over 3,000 Scouts and 1,000 leaders spending week long adventures at Bowell Reservation. New merit badges at camp included Cooking, Salesmanship, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship and yes, Dog Care. The triathlon returned to a swimming leg and had close to 200 participants. The Pfeffer Boat Harbor also had many exciting activities including Jet Skis again where over 100 Scouts earned their TWRA boating license. The Tree Top Zipline also saw 700-800 Scouts getting “ the ride of their LIFE.” Superheroes was the theme at Cub and Webelos Resident Camp with many sighting from Green Lantern, Superman Batman! Over 700 Cub Scouts and 1,000 parents and siblings enjoyed tons of activities; the Olympic fitness challenge, swimming, campfires, earning belt loops and much more! Thanks to a great summer camp staff for preparing a safe and fun experience! Employee of the Quarter Dwanna Hughes, the Employee of the Quarter was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Northern Iowa and then Tennessee State University. She is a singer with “Dwanna and The Prime Time Band”, worked at Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, sold CAbi Clothing, and was “All State” and “All American” in Track and Field in high school which landed her a full athletic scholarship to UNI. She began her Scouting career with the Middle Tennessee Council in the role of Program Specialist and now serves as the Nashboro District Executive. Dwanna and her husband Theo live in Nashville and are parents to a son 11 and daughter almost 13. Kodiak 2014 was a different leadership training experience for 19 young men and women. Not only did they learn leadership skills, they got to practice them in the back country at Latimer! This time Tent City was left far behind to be replaced by Hammock City. The 19 participants came from all over. While a majority were from the Middle Tennessee Council, we had one young man that traveled all the way from North Carolina to take part. No matter where they were from, they came together to form a cohesive unit. They had the opportunity to canoe, backpack, and sail, along with a variety of other activities. Fun was not the only thing on the menu, as they also completed a service project. They helped clean up one of the trails that had been damaged by a tornado that passed through Latimer back in the spring. One of the most heard comments about the course was, “This took the leadership skills I was taught at NYLT and taught me how to use them in the real world!” Another often heard comment, “This was a blast!” Congratulations to Dwanna on her outstanding service to the Middle Tennessee Council. Keep an eye on the council website to see when it will be offered again and make sure to sign up! Registration begins in November Sales begin March 1 and go to April 17th. The Middle Tennessee Council is pleased to announce the “Camp Card”. This initiative is designed to help Scouts earn their way to a summer camping program. Units participating in this program will earn 50% commission ($2.50) on each $5.00 Camp Card they sell. The cards will be distributed at the February Roundtables or are available for pick up after February 7th at the Boy Scout Service Center. The sale will end on April 25th, 2014, giving units six weeks to sell and close out their accounts. Pictured on the left are sample of 2014 Camp Card Ken Connelly, Jr. Mrs. E. H. Woolwine, Jr. Brad and Nancy Nesheim Leo Miller IN MEMORY OF: Patrick M. Beck Gail Holman Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Powell, Jr. Ted and Sylvia Stubblefield Rick Bigbee Robert and Pat Brown Harry and Nancy Burck Ernest and Deborah Frankenberg Jean Gilley Rachel Killebrew Mary Mason Suchitra Mukherji Todd and Julia Noblin Dr. Charles Priest Cheryl Priest Kay Ramsey and Family F. R. and Dola Searle David Wideman and Susan Stewart Tim Cooper J. B. and Carylon Baker John and Lake Eakin James and Jan Hughey Don and Anne McKinney South Water Animal Hospital Andrew A. Swallow Hugh and Diana Travis Bill Scott Joe Scott John Scott Harold and Nancy Scott Elizabeth Craig Weaver Proctor Ken and Vivian Connelly Chase Rodgers Joe Diehl Charles J. Bryan Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr. William and Florence Joseph Randy and Ann Luther John and Sally McDougall Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Palmer III Phil and Pam Pfeffer Wilbur Sensing, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James R. Stadler Lem B. Stevens, Jr. Hugh and Diana Travis Linda MacDonald and Bruce Grogan John Stephen Ross Ken and Vivian Connelly Joe and Sybil Long John G. Seador Edith E. Vaughn Morris Smiley Clifton Braunwalder Ben Fuqua Karen Ward Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Corlew Gil Fuqua, Jr. Hugh and Diana Travis Timothy and Brenda Bilbrey Roy C. Daley Dave and Christie Hurlock Debra A. Johnson Don and Anne McKinney Robertson County Dept. of Human Services Seth and Polly Tidwell Al Hendrickson James E. “Jimmie” Stevens, Jr. David Brunner Chris Snoddy John E. Bryant Garry and Mary Jo Brewer Ellen C. Bush Commerce Union Bank Jim and Nancy Crowell Caroline Eckles John and Elizabeth Fort Gil Fuqua, Jr. William and Amy Gibson Larry and Janyth Henry Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ingram Bob and Jane Jarrell Lee, Danner & Bass, Inc. John and Trish Long Christina Smith McDonald Riley Warnock and Jacobson PLC Dan and Gena Ryan Robert and Vicki Scott South Water Animal Hospital Mark and Joi Tipps Hugh and Diana Travis Ken and Jeannie Tuschl Robert and Barbara Walker Walker Tipps & Malone PLC Jesse Buchanan Janet Malsom Mike Ingram Henry L. Loggins Your Friends at Northrop Grumman Carolyn K. Long Bobby and Joy Brown Tim and Cynthia Ellis Megan Kidd Gaston John and Teresa Halloran Mary Ellen Kidd Tolbert and Ruth Melton G. R. Turner Williamson Co. Democratic Party Dan Milam, Sr. Thomas S. Bannen Frank and Patricia Bass John L. Boone Robert and Ceci Cheng Steven and Gay Eisen Robert and Cassandra Estes Carolyn Gustafson Patrick and Leah Hawkins Richard and Betty Ruth Miller James and Carolyn Steinhouse James and Carolyn Suggs Edward and Betty Thackston Don and Anne McKinney Chris Snoddy Paul C. Stumb, Jr. Julia H. Anderson Mrs. Donald Bathrick, Jr. Nelson and Kimberly Bean Mary Kirby Bell Louis, Jenny, Will and Laurel Bennett Mike Bolen and Family Martin S. Brown, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. U. Grant Browning Charles J. Bryan Wimberley Cowan Burnett John E. Cain, III Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Caldwell Capital Bank Mr. and Mrs. Harold Castner Frank and Sally Clements Elizabeth C. Collins Ed and Betty Davies Deep Waters Sunday School Class Lebanon First UMC Karen L. C. Ellis Mr. and Mrs. T. William Estes, Jr. Duncan and Karol Fort Tish Fort General Motors Friends Mrs. Mitzi Greenwood Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Hanselman Lynn D. Harris Ms. Lee Ann Hawkins Dr. and Mrs. J. Brevard Haynes George S. Hester Robert and Catherine Ikard Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson Ed and Susie James Gregory and Patricia James Craig and Carol Johns David and Merrily Jones Mr. and Mrs. Randolph M. LaGasse Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lineberger Ms. Mary F. Lynch Alice Casey Mathews Joseph and Lynn May McBrien & Kane Shawn McBrien and Brody & Angel Kane Mack and Janet McCluskey Mid-Cumberland Area Development Corporation Christopher and Athena Sotus-Nawar Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Napier Open Hearts-Open Minds Sunday School Class Lebanon First UMC Mr. and Mrs. James W. Perkins, Jr. Philip and Dorothy Ponder Brigitte and Richard Porter Bob and Missy Porter Robert and Dean Reeves Drs. Bob and Fern Richie Ronald McDonald House Helen M. Rodgers Dan and Gena Ryan Wilson and Linda Sims William and Cynthia Sites Ms. Margaret V. Smith Sow and Grow Garden Club Buddy and Margo Stack Mr. and Mrs. James R. Stadler Lem B. Stevens, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. W. David Strayhorn, III Larry and Bolin Stumb Tom and Kathy Stumb Tee, Grace, Mary Denton, Katy and Jake Edward and Betty Thackston Raymond and Judy Thomasson Alex and Emily Townes Laurence O. Trabue, Jr. Bill and Anna Wadlington John and Peggy Warner Dudley B. White Robin C. Williams Ms. Betty Williamson Ridley and Elizabeth Wills Blair Wilson Charlie and Pam Womble Mrs. E. H. Woolwine, Jr. IN HONOR OF: Dr. and Mrs. Jim Felch Linda R. Koon Staff News The Middle Tennessee Council is pleased to announce that Jeff Tatum has assumed the position of Ranger at Grimes Canoe Base. He previously was employed at Fisher and Company, Tennessee Gas Pipeline and owner of his own company. Jeff is a native of Perry County and a graduate of Perry County High School. He is very familiar with the area and especially the Buffalo River. He and his wife Melissa have two sons that are involved in sports and the whole family enjoys floating and fishing on the Buffalo River. Please join the Middle Tennessee Council in congratulating Patricia Cashon on her promotion in August to Assistant Registrar (formerly Eagle Registrar). Most recently she served as receptionist and had cross trained in registration and area support. Tricia has a long history in Scouting by serving as Charter Rep and Committee Chair; recipient of the Silver Beaver as well as Long Rifle Award in the Hermitage District; and received the 25 year Veteran Award. She has five children including an Eagle Scout son and three grandchildren. Anna Ingram was recently commissioned as the executive for the Duck River District. Anna is originally from the Columbia area and a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University focusing on marketing and communications. Anna has an extensive background in hunting and fishing following in her father’s footsteps. She has coordinated and guided whitetail deer hunts and turkey hunts. In addition she has also worked in the cosmetic industry where she broke many sales records. Anna is a board member for Muddy Bayou Young Gunz which is a youth organization that outfits and takes underprivileged and outstanding kids duck hunting. As you can imagine, her interests is in hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, shooting and archery. The Middle Tennessee Council is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Vaden as Field Director of the Eastern Area moving from Senior District Executive of the Trail of Tears District. Ryan, a graduate of Oakland High School and MTSU, served as Cub Resident Camp Director this past summer. He and his wife Madison live in Murfreesboro with their six month old son Rives. Congratulations Ryan. October 2 Roundtable 30 District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Friends Of Our River Cleanup The seventh annual river cleanup was held July 19, 2014 in McMinnville. Over one and a half tons of trash, debris, and tires were removed from the river in the community-wide effort. Scouts from Kids of the Community, Unit 5437, and others provided canoes, kayaks, and manpower to assist. November 6 Roundtable 20 District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Program Volunteers Needed Looking for ways to get involved? The District Committee and Commissioners Staff can use the help. Use knowledge and experience to make the program and our district the best. Contact Mark Lytle at mlytle@mtcbsa.org for information on getting involved! Troop 868 Backpacking In Yosemite July 2014, Troop 868, sponsored by Rockland Baptist Church in Hendersonville, spent a week backpacking in Yosemite. The Scouts experienced firsthand the meaning of “Be Prepared”. The Scouts saw amazing lakes, waterfalls, rivers, trees, and even had a bear encounter. While swimming in Yosemite, Life Scout Jacob Lord discovered a camera in the lake. After realizing the camera was broken, Jacob removed the memory card, and realized he had seen the people on the images earlier that day. Jacob saw the couple later in the day and returned their lost camera. The wife jokingly suggested that Jacob saved her husband’s life, as all of their memories from this trip were on that camera. Scoutmaster Bill Barton said the troop will plan more challenging and memorable trips like this! Welcome New Cubs And Leaders! Congratulations to all Cub packs for a successful fall round-up season! The district welcomes all new Cubs and adult leaders to The Best Youth Development Program there is! We look forward to working together to make our district great! For any upcoming training opportunities for adult leaders, please contact District Training Chairman, Jeff Tenut-jeffreytenut@yahoo.com. December Roundtable District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff 4 District Chairman Tod Burnham District Commissioner Dave Lannom District Executive Bryan Ellis October 2 District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting 9 Roundtable OA Chapter Meeting 24›26 Fall JROTC November 6 District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting 13 Roundtable OA Chapter Meeting December 4 Commissioner Staff Meeting 11 Roundtable OA Chapter Meeting District Chairman Welcome Dan Beard District is excited to Patricia Purdy District Commissioner welcome our first Vietnamese Scouting unit in the Middle Linda Stinson Tennessee Council! We wish the 14 Central Area Field Director new Scouts and 7 new leaders much Vance Lackey success in Scouting. October Roundtable District Committee Meeting OA Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting 24›26 Camporee 9 November 13 Roundtable District Committee Meeting OA Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting 15 Vision RT December 4 Annual Business Meeting 11 Roundtable District Committee Packs Make The Most Of Summer Ok…..once school is out and summer begins, Cub Scouts packs slow down….right? Not so fast. There certainly was no slowing down for Pack 429 and Pack 83. As a matter of fact things started heating up in June with events such as the annual “Schools Out Party” which included food, games, and many activities. Although this past July was not as hot as usual that did not deter these two packs from having an ice cream social, miniature golf, two trips to Grimes Canoe base, Day Camp and a Sounds baseball game. Oh Yea…there is an award you can get for having a pack activity during the summer called the “Summer Time Pack Award”. Pictured on the left: Pack 54 took a unit bike ride on a local Greenway in June for a summer pack activity. Dan Beard - Serving Southeast Nashville Black Fox - Serving Warren, White, Dekalb and Van Buren C Cherokee- Serving Goodlettsville, Joelton, Hendersonville, Fall Training And Roundtables As roundup events end, it is important to complete training for adult leaders. Make every effort to become trained for your position. The better trained, the better experiences we can provide our Scouts. Join us at roundtables to keep apprised on everything going on in the district. We meet the first Thursday of each month! District Chairman The Messengers Of Peace Patch The Messengers of Peace patch is a patch that is earned, Bill Jones District Commissionernot just purchased. It is earned when Scouts choose a service project that has a significant impact on the Chrisie Moore District Executive community. The Scouts of Pack 502 have been partnering with Manna Café Ministries in Clarksville, Grace Vasquez with the desire to help bring hope, love and dignity to the homeless population in their community. They offer love, food and shelter with prayers to restore hope and dignity to the broken and homeless. This amazing outreach is affording our Scouts the opportunity to apply Scouting’s 12 core values and build character. October 2 Roundtable Horsemanship Belt Loop & Pin 9 Commissioner Staff Pack 501 Cub Scouts went to Legends’ Acres, in Stewart County, to Meeting 23 District Committee work on their Horsemanship Belt Loop & Pin. Owner Kristi May (one of our Scout’s parents) worked with the Scouts and their Meeting 24›26 OLS & OWLS siblings on the proper technique while riding and being around a horse or pony. Kristi taught the kids that riding bareback was the November first lesson before riding with a saddle. 6 Roundtable 13 Commissioner Staff Adventure Of A Meeting 22 Merit Badge University Lifetime From July 16-27, December Venture Crew 536 went on the adventure of a 4 Roundtable lifetime. They traveled 4,000 miles to 11 Commissioner Staff Anchorage, Alaska, and then traveled another Meeting 1,000 miles through Alaska. Some of the stops included hiking in Denali National Park, seeing Mt. McKinley twice, Kenai Fjords Cogioba- Serving Fort Campbell, Houston, Montgomery and District Chairman Karen Spivey District Commissioner Jim Carden Senior District Executive Mark Lytle Twilight Camp Twilight Camp was held June 16 to June 20 at Parish Reservation. Once again, it was a great camp thanks to volunteers of the Black Fox District. Cub Scouts did crafts with Ms. Wanda, jumped on the inflatable slide, and rode a horse during their fun week. Scouts and parents also participated in a Flag Retirement Ceremony prior to the awards presentation. It was a good week! Duck River - Serving Lewis, Marshall, Maury and Perry Counties David Crockett - Serving Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wa In addition to the fun acitivites, every day we had a historical lesson on the founders who not only shaped our country but also our district: which includes Wayne, Lawrence, Giles and Lincoln County! We learned about the animals that inhabit our ecosystem, and those that were brave enough even got to hold a snake. If you missed out on the fun this year, we hope to see you next year, rain or shine! Roundtable Is For YOU! Roundtable is a way to share information and ideas and ask questions. We encourage leaders, SPLs, committee members, and parents to come. Roundtable is the first Tuesday every month at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pulaski. What else happens at Roundtable? A ton of things! We have a Swim Check in June, where leaders and boys can get certified. We have our Leaders Banquet in March, celebrating those who make Scouting successful in our District. We also have ongoing training to give our leaders the tools and skills to grow Scouting. In addition to coming to Roundtable, sign up on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/davidcrockettdistrict. There is always someone who is willing to help, who is only a phone call or email away! New Exploring Post In Lewisburg July 26th was a great day for the Duck River District. We held a community event, in partnership with the Sheriff department, fire department and the local packs, that kicked off our brand new Marshall County Sheriff Department explorers post! Around 100 children were able have an identikit made for them with DNA swabs, fingerprints, and hair strands. The kids also met the Sheriff, who was brave enough to demonstrate the local K9 dog skills on himself. People played football and Scout games, ran sack races, met a police horse and even petted an owl named Rusty! Sundrop and hot dogs were provided for everyone. The community is fired up and excited about upcoming Scouting events in their home community. Pack 351 Rocket Launch Also on July 26, Pack 351 from Marvin Wright Elementary in Spring Hill, held their very first Rocket Launch. There were 14 Cub Scouts and their families that participated. They learned about rockets and how they worked, as well as some good lessons on gravity. They took turns firing off their rockets, and everyone watched in amazement as to how far they were going up. Some traveled as high as 1500 feet. Then they watched them as they gently glided back down with the help of the parachute. All the Scouts were ready and eager to help retrieve them for their owners, but unfortunately a few landed in the trees. Even the neighbors in the subdivision came out and sat in their yards to watch the excitement and fun. It was a very successful event and we are all excited to do it again next year. District Chairman Vacant District Commissioner Jake Jones District Executive Kalsey Butler October 7 Roundtable 14 District Committee Meeting 25 Cubmobile November 4 Roundtable 11 District Committee Meeting December 2 Roundtable 9 District Committee Meeting For updates check out our Facebook page at David Crockett District›Middle District Chairman Ed Lancaster District Commissioner Douglas Chapman District Executive Anna Ingram October 9 District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable 18 Family Fun Day/Marshall County 25 Aviation Day November 13 District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable December 6 District Committee Meeting District Chairman Dinner And A Movie September 20, 2014 was Scout Night at the Mark Russell District CommissionerMontana Drive-In located in Estill Springs. The local Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts played Greg Gressel District Executive games, ate snacks, and, of course, got to catch a Philip Heikkinen movie. A huge thank you to Tammy Lambert for planning the event and to Montana Drive-In for hosting all the Scouts who attended! Pictured above: Elk River Day Camp District Committee Nominations District Chairman Mark Russell invites you to submit names for new District Committee volunteers. The District Committee oversees Training, Camping, Advancement, Publicity, and Civic Service for the Elk River District. We are looking for committed, energetic individuals. October 2 District Committee If you know a Scouter or community leader who could positively influence our district, Meeting submit their name and contact information to mrrussell@lighttube.net 9 Commissioner staff Meeting Adult Leader s Banquet Roundtable Circle Saturday, February 7, 2015, on your calendar for the Elk River District Adult Leaders and Eagle Scout November 6 District Committee Recognition Banquet. You will enjoy this annual salute to Scouting volunteers and the excellent catered meal. Bring Meeting 13 Commissioner Staff your spouse! Meeting Taylor Makes Eagle Roundtable A huge congratulations to C.D. Taylor and family on his December Eagle Ranking! C.D.’s Eagle Court of Honor was Sunday, 4 District Committee August 10, at the Estill Springs Community Center. C.D. Meeting 11 Commissioner Staff will be attending college at UT Martin this fall to pursue a career in meteorology. We wish him the best on all of his Meeting Roundtable future endeavors. We hope to see many more Eagles in the near future! District Chairman Welcome Back Exploring! Boy Scouts of America is honored to welcome each Explorer Post, Venturing and Troop to Steve Blackmon District Commissioner the 2014-2015 Exploring program. We are excited to dive into new experiences, new challenges, and new adventures as we engage in activities that will prepare you to meet Denise Bentley District Executive education, leadership and social development goals. Although summer break is over, we are looking forward to a year full of Exploring, fun, and most of all, learning. While each Lanetta Bell explorer prepares for his or her future, we extend our appreciation to all Exploring Posts for serving as vehicles to provide the necessary skills and resources for each explorer to thrive as leaders and students. We sincerely thank each explorer for your active participation and ambition to learn, grow, and EXPLORE! October 1 District Committee Meeting November No Events Planned December 3 District Committee Meeting The Vanderbilt University Lab Exploring Post is one area participants can learn, and grow knowledge about the medical field. The Lab Explorers post at Vanderbilt University Medical Center allows high school students to learn about the hospital laboratory in an open and interactive environment. The two-hour meetings of the Lab Explorers feature a different lab department and ties in the tests that are performed in each department with their importance in the real world. Students will also experience the testing methods and instruments that we use everyday. Don't miss out on a great opportunity. The Vanderbilt Lab Exploring Post would like to invite You to their first meeting! Opening Night is scheduled for October 7th from 6-8 pm in Room 202 in Light Hall at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A detailed schedule will be available soon! Please visit the website for updated Exploring post schedule. http://www.mtcbsa.org/Volunteers/districts/exploring.html Elk River - Serving Bedford, Coffee, Franklin and Moore Counties Exploring - Serving Davidson and Williamson Counties Cub Scout Day Camp 2014 We had special guests ranging from Sitting Bull, Annie Oakley, to David Crockett himself. Our Cub Scouts enjoyed archery, bb gun shooting, arts and crafts, swimming, and games, just to name a few. We explored the David Crockett State Park and even had someone fire a musket and cannon for all to see! A favorite game among everyone was our clothesline washin’ competition. Moms, take note, your son does know how to hang clothes on the line now. End Of The Year Well, I made it through my first full calendar year. I must say that it has been a tremendous ride. Starting with an Eagle Banquet and FOS in January and going through Summer Camps, Round Ups, and year-end re-charters, it was an incredible year. I am adding this to Jet Trails just to THANK all my Volunteers for their commitment and service. Thank you very much for making the HERMITAGE District a great place for Scouting. Sincerely, Kenneth Ray, Hermitage District Executive. October 7 Commissioner Staff Meeting 14 Roundtable 28 District Chairman Meeting November 4 Commissioner Staff Meeting 11 Roundtable 25 District Chairman Meeting November 13 Roundtable District Committee Meeting 20 Commissioner Staff Meeting December 2 Commissioner Staff Meeting 9 Roundtable December 11 Roundtable District Committee Meeting Pictured on the right: Volunteer Leaders on the Appalachian Trail New District Commissioner After a very successful Day Camp for Cub Scouts and a big majority of Troops attending Summer Camp, the Highland Rim District is preparing for a very active Fall and Winter season. The first event is the Council Jamboree October 3-5. Ray Crouch, Sr. is the new District Commissioner, and he plans to do some heavy recruiting for Unit Commissioners. The Commissioner staff is looking forward to the Council-wide implementation of the new Commissioner tools. These tools will be a vast improvement over the old UVTS system, and we can hardly wait to see the system go live. Troops and Packs have really been busy! Troop 408 just completed a Canoe Weekend at the Grimes Canoe Base, where they had a near perfect weekend outing. Troop 594 Summer Adventure Troop 594 held their annual after summer camp week of adventure. The group traveled 1400 miles, earned 4 merit badges (Cooking, Kayaking, American Heritage & Aviation), hiked 2 Historical Trail hikes, did 11 miles of Kayaking, spent a day at the National Navy Aviation Museum, went to Fort Barrancas, Fort Pickens, Perdido Key Beaches, and Waterville USA. When asked about where they had the most fun, their answer was, “all equal good times.” Highland Rim Recruiting Packs are having some very successful roundups using the “Rocket into Cub Scouts” theme. One great example of this is Pack 126 in Ashland City where new Cubmaster, Anthony Rigby, was very successful in recruiting new boys into the Cub Scout Program. District Chairman Howard Gentry District Commissioner Alicia Riggans District Executive Dwanna Hughes Multicultural Program Coordinator Oscar Ramirez District Chairman Don Emery District Commissioner Ray Crouch, Sr. Western Area Field Director Kirsten Hill October 7 District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting 18 Cub Leader Specific Training Boy Scout Leader Specific Training BALOO 21 Roundtable November 4 District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting 7 Popcorn Pickup 18 Roundtable December Professional guides Troop 87 encountered were impressed with their full itinerary packed with once-ina-lifetime experiences. Rich Stone, one of the co-leaders commented, "Most boys their age don't get to experience ice climbing with ropes, ice axes, and crampons. It was moving to watch the boys conquer that challenge." The Alaska Trekkers were fortunate to avoid any bear encounters, though a female moose ambled through their campsite one evening. The troop prepared for the trip for almost a year, including regular training hikes, a kayaking training session, and several backpacking training campouts. Scouts earned money for the trip by selling Christmas trees, poinsettias, and camp cards. Rolling On The River Fall fun is off to an excellent start for Nashboro Scouts, as units came together for an overnight canoe trip to Grimes Canoe Base under the August Full moon. The day and night were filled with adventure as they canoed and kayaked along the Buffalo River. One camper ended up in the water instead of in the boat when he encountered a tree branch, and the tree branch won. He was not hurt, just wet but it was cool on a hot day. The units participating in this fun-filled day were Troops 33 and 169 and Packs 169, 1548, and 17. Thanks to Camping Chairman, Aaron Painter, for planning this wonderful activity; there will be many more to come. Check out the Nashboro District Calendar for all district activities. October Key 3 Meeting Roundtable 7 District Committee Meeting Fun On The Farm 11›12 BALOO & OWLS Training Scouting continued in summer for Nashboro youth and Great Outdoor University, as they 13 Cub Scout Leader took a trip to South Harpeth Farm in Franklin for a day of fishing, food, and fun with the Specific Training farm animals. The animals the Scouters encountered included donkeys, horses, goats, 18 Leader Specific Training dogs, and chickens. They also got a chance to check out the arachnids as they were (Pack committee and COR s) introduced to some wild spiders. Upon arrival at the lake, the eager fishermen were taught how to properly November cast their fishing lines and, after a healthy and filling 3 Key 3 Meeting lunch, it was time to fish. What began as a friendly Roundtable fishing adventure turned into a competition to see who 4 District Committee could catch the largest and the most fish. Everyone Meeting came out a winner and had a great time. Shout out to December Sabrina Gresham and her team for keeping our Cub 1 Key 3 Meeting Packs going strong in the summer. Roundtable 6 Nashboro- Serving North, East and Downtown Nashville Highland Rim - Serving Cheatham, Dickson, Hickman and Hermitage- Serving Donelson, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet and Fun In The Sun Day! On September 6, the Hermitage District Cub Scouts got together at the Mt. Juliet Train Depot for a day of back to school fun. Inflatables, Pirate Ship, Monkey Bridge, and the Mt. Juliet Police and Fire Departments were just a few of the items that the boys and their families enjoyed. This was a great event and we are looking forward to next year’s event. Adventure Of The Life Time District Chairman “Living above the clouds” is the way Life Scout Devan Howard Harris District Commissioner Greenfield described his action-packed summer trip to Alaska with 14 fellow Scouts and Scouters from John Conger District Director Nashville’s Belle Meade United Methodist Church's Troop 87. During the first two weeks of July, Devan Mark Dunlap and other Scouts from his troop went ice climbing on the Matanuska Glacier, then backpacked and bouldered their way to Reed Lake. From there the Scouts headed to Denali where they went mountain biking and camped with a clear view of Mt. McKinley (which only 30 percent of visitors to Denali are lucky enough to see). October 9 District Committee Troop 87 Scouts also went sea kayaking to a glacier in Meeting Prince William Sound with harbor seals following them Roundtable along the way, and wound up this fabulous trip salmon 23 Commissioner Staff fishing in the Kenai River. Meeting District Chairman Yancy Belcher District Commissioner Karen Bengston District Executive Kenneth Ray James E. West - Serving Southwest Nashville The Justice League? Troop 249 and Troop 324 camped together during summer camp this year at Boxwell. Our theme was Superheroes, so our leaders donned their Superhero alter ego outfits to provide their superhero service to all at camp. Here they are seen “saving” a staff member (from what I do not know). They also were invited to Cubworld where they entertained our youngest Scouts with their superhero powers and adventures. Natchez Trace - Serving Williamson County Trail of Tears - Serving Cannon and Rutherford Counties Summer Fun Day camps for the Trace were a roaring success!! Over 300 Cub Scouts came out and took part in everything from BB and archery shooting to some of the most impressive woodworking projects that have been seen! All the directors did a fabulous job and made it a time to be remembered! Get Trained Training time in Tennessee! Please make sure to check the District Calendar on the Council Webpage to keep up with all our upcoming training. This fall we are offering Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader specific as well as OLS/OWLS, BALOO, and Den Chief training. Next spring we will be including a Wilderness First Aid Class as well to get you ready for all your high adventure treks! October 2 District Committee Meeting 9 Commissioner Staff Meeting 23 Roundtable 25 BALOO & Den Chief Training OLS/WLOE Training November 6 District Committee Meeting 20 Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable December 4 District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Look How Far They ve Come Philmont Scout Ranch hit the milestone of 1,000,000 campers this past summer. Troop 374 was part of this memorable moment in BSA history. Several Scouts from 374 that went to Philmont had also visited the 2013 National Jamboree and Sea Base previously. And still, the consensus was that the rigors of Philmont are "unparalleled by any other Scouting event." In one crew from 374, six of seven Life Scouts crossed over together from Cub Scouts. Four of them started Scouting together as Tiger Cubs. And together, they climbed to the peak of their Scouting careers in New Mexico. Spring Cub & Family To Combine With Camporee March 20-22, 2015 will be quite a busy weekend for the Trail of Tears District. In addition to the Pinewood Derby, Webelos Crossover ceremony, and Spring Cub & Family weekend, the Boy Scouts will host a Spring Camporee simultaneously. This blowout weekend will enhance the Webelos Crossover experience and ease the burden on families with boys in both Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting. The Winter Camporee will still take place in January, so this Spring Camporee will be an additional event for 2015—bringing the Trail of Tears three district-wide campouts. Family Fun Day Pack 374 had a great turn out when they held a Family Fun day to help welcome new Scouts to their Pack and to help kick off their Popcorn sales for 2014. District Chairman JTE Dr. Charles Womack As the year is nearing the end let’s remember to look at our JTE score card. Be sure to enter District Commissionerany and all service hours. As we bring in new recruits be sure to record their advancements. Most new Cubs should have earned their Bobcat by now. You can either fill out the paper and Dan Fenlon District Director mail it into Council or use the internet advancement. Please make sure that your new leaders are getting the training they need. Youth Protection is mandatory! Upper Cumberland was Jeremy Belk Silver last year and we are shooting for Gold this year. You can enter your service hours and internet advancement at scouting.org. District Chairman Paul Kleine›Kracht District Commissioner Gene Poe District Executive Bobby Powell Parades Holiday season is upon us and so are your local parades. What kind of float will you be doing this year? Will you be walking the whole way? Whatever you do, remember safety and fun. October Think of a way to incorporate your chartering organization into your float. Have your Scouts 2 Commissioners Staff in their class A uniforms and standing proud. If you are planning on just watching the parade Meeting this year, be sure you dress warm and even bring some hot chocolate to warm everyone up. Cub & Boy Scout Enjoy the season and Happy Holidays! Roundtable 14 OA Meeting 23 District Committee Meeting November 6 Cub & Boy Scout Roundtable 11 OA Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting 20 District Committee Meeting 4 District Chairman Ed Arning District Commissioner Dr. Gore Ervin District Executive Mary Jared October Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting 23 District Committee Meeting 2 6 November Roundtable 4 December Roundtable December Commissioner Staff District Chairman Pete Williston District Commissioner Watson Ambruster District Executive Jason Flannery October 7 Commissioner Staff Meeting 13 District Committee Meeting Roundtable 14 OA Meeting November 4 Commissioner Staff Meeting 8 Scouting For Food 10 District Committee Meeting Roundtable Venturing Scout Transition Boy Scout Venturing Open House 11 OA Meeting 2 December Commissioner Staff Pictured above: 2014 Uppper Cumberland Day Camp Looking back at the HOT weather…… Scouting In The NEWS Walton Trail had a big summer this year as our Scouts were in the newspapers all around the District. Pack 150 in Watertown was in the 2014 Stars, Stripes, and Squirt Guns Fourth of July Parade. They built an amazing float and had fun squirting people. Pack 367 in Carthage was a part of Smith County history as they were the first to set foot on the new Cordell Hull Bridge. Pack 122 was in the Hartsville Fourth of July Parade, as the Pack got the honor of leading the parade and carrying the Colors. Thank you, parents and leaders for making this program so successful. Rain Gutter Regatta Rrrrr maties, it is time to get back on the sea. It is getting cold outside, but the Walton Trail District is ready to have fun with building and racing boats. The Cub Scouts will get creative as they build and race their Rain Gutter Regatta boats in November. Leaders, parents, and Scouts are looking forward to seeing some remarkable boats and having lots of fun. Upper Cumberland - Serving Clay, Jackson, Overton andWalton Putnam Trail - Serving Macon, Smith, Trousdale Counties, L Avid Scouter To Be Missed Mrs. Carol Kidd Long, age 72 of Thompson Station, passed away on July 31, 2014. Carol will be remembered for her passion and leadership in Scouting. She understood the mission of the Boy Scouts of America, and demonstrated the greatest gift a person can give; a willingness to share a part of her life so that future generations will know that a well-rounded and noteworthy character counts. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Warioto - Serving Robertson and Sumner Counties District Commissioner Sets The Bar High Warioto District Commissioner Cindy Ham emphasizes leader training and has set a great example for us all. Recently she was awarded her Wood Badge beads MT-60 by her Troop Guide, Kelly Gettings. She is currently working on staff for Wood Badge MT-61 and has encouraged all Warioto Leaders to consider attending a Wood Badge course in the future. District Chairman Tim Hale District Commissioner Cindy Ham District Executive Joe Marion Gentlemen Start Your Engines Scouts are racing to sign up in Greenbrier. Cub Scout Pack 460 and Troop 461 attended the Greenbrier parade during the July 4th celebration. They were recognized as they presented the flag and the traditional Greenbrier Turning of the Pig. Cub Scout Kaleb Smith, 7, tried out one of the race cars brought to the event by Highland Rim Speedway while his mom and Scout leader Donna Moss-Smith looked on. The Rim Runner the Smiths were drawn to is used in the track’s Faster Pastor series, an event that pits congregation leaders against one another for fun, according to Highland Rim co-owner Jerry Criswell. October 13 District Committee Meeting Roundtable November 10 District Committee Meeting Roundtable December 8 District Committee Meeting Roundtable Share The Wealth If you enjoy Scouting as much as we do, share the wealth and invite a friend to visit your unit and then join up. Peer to Peer recruitment is a great way to get new Scouts and offer existing Scouts a way to earn the Recruiter patch. Unit Marketing Award of Excellence Submit Your Community ServiceThe theme for Cub Scout fall recruitment this year was ROCK IT Projects & Win! into Scouting! Each round up had Has your unit completed a service project you would like to tell us about? The Middle Tennessee Council will be selecting a Community Service Project of the Quarter. the opportunity to build and shoot off a rocket. The council held a competition for units to send us their best rocket launching videos. Please submit: iA brief description of the project including how many Scouts participated, and where the project took place. iWho benefited from the work. iPhotos (preferably a link to photos online). iAny coverage you receive from media about your project. Congratulations to Pack 107 in Pulaski, TN for winning the video contest! They took video to a new level by having a drone follow the rocket to the sky! Quarterly Winners will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to the Scout Shop. July/August/September Winner Mikel Venable Pack 107 2014 Black Fox Samuel Carlton BealTroop 0875 Jonathan Thomas Kelly Troop 0128 God Cherokee Richard Aaron Brown Troop 0007 Church of Christ Troop 0030 Anderson Miller Memorial Ray Methodist Church Sergio E.VelazquezTroop Leija0030 Memorial Friends of Edgar Evins Methodist Church Highland Rim East Sparta Church of Jordan W. K. LewisTroop 2014 Community Group Andrew Price Andrew Price Bon Aqua Webb Troop 0408 Bethel Free Will Baptist Church Hendersonville Benjamin James E. West Richard Alex BrownTroop 0007 Hendersonville Church of Christ Paul Robert Benny,Troop Jr 0092 Woodmont Christian Church Jacob Easter Troop 0413 First Baptist ChurchDarris of Hendersonville Caleb Harrison Callaway Troop 0093 Forest Hills Unit Methodist Church Evan Michael Garton Troop 0262 Dalewood United Methodist Church Cabot SkyeChurch CameronTroop 0092 Woodmont Christian Joshua David Garton Troop 0262 Dalewood United Methodist Church Peter L. Coombe Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Chur Hunter Orion Mitchell Troop 0440StakeLDS Church› Walter D. L. Espejo, Troop Jr.0006 St. Henry Catholic Hendersonville Ward›Madison Church Joseph Atlas Mitchell Troop 0440 LDS Church› Hayden Thomas HiltTroop 0121 Woodmont Baptist Hendersonville Ward›Madison Stake Church John William Moseley Troop 0007 Hendersonville William Emil Lifferth Troop 0325 LDS Church›Green Church of Christ Hills Ward›Nashville Stake Max RodgersTroop 0200 Connell Memorial UMC Jon Christian Morrissey Troop 0217 First Presbyterian Church of Nashville Andrew Roger TowleTroop 0075 Hendersonville First United Methodist Church William Troop 0055 Christ Presbyteria Church T. Rainey IV Nathan A. Wellington Troop 0200 Connell Memorial UMC Andrew SaundersTroop 0243 David Lipscomb Middle T. School Jackson Kyle Wilt Troop 0406 Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Nicholas Trogdon Troop 0031 St. George s EpiscopalMark Church Cogioba John Michael Vukelich Troop 0006 St. Henry Catholic Church Logan PaulChurch BennettTroop 0365 Sango United Methodist Nashboro Samuel First Presbyterian Church A. Boehms Troop 0500 Jason Holsey Kendricks Troop 0219 McKendree United Methodist Church Micah 0562 Marine Corps LeagueLee DetBurkhartTroop 603 Association Mark NaguibTroop Coleman Regional Community Center 0607 Jessie Thomas HoltTroop 0365 Sango United Natchez Trace Methodist Church Noah James Bollinger Troop 0298 Nolensville First Jacob Xavier Sullivan Troop 0365 Sango United United Methodist Church Methodist Church Dan Beard Christopher Bridges Troop 0008 Episcopal Church of the Good A. Shepherd Adam Asta9586 Troop 0210 St Edwards Church K of Bruce C Council Jakob William Budge Troop 0082 Franklin 2nd Ward›Franklin Stake LDS Church › James Hunter Boyd Troop 0227 Crieve Hall Church Of Christ Zachery K. Connelly Troop 0086 East Brentwood Presbyterian Church Joseph Andrew BoydTroop 0227 Crieve Hall Church Of Christ Hanson Bennett Cowan Troop 0005 New Hope Community Church Alexander David Cain Troop 0210 St. Edwards Church K of C Council 9586 Patrick D Cowan Troop 0005 New Hope Community Church Jonathan Doxey Facer TroopStake 0037 LDS Church›Old Hickory Ward›Nashville Joseph David Critchlow Troop 0082 Franklin 2nd Ward›Franklin Stake LDS Church › Matthew V Heeran Troop 0285 Crievewood UMC Mens Club Mitchell A. Troop Dunn 0008 Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Lane Garrett PerryTroop 0037 LDS Church›Old Hickory Ward›Nashville Stake Jonathan Gilliam Troop 0444 Bethlehem United MethodistP. Church Timothy Reuben Smartt Troop 0037 LDS Church›Old Hickory Ward›Nashville Stake Daniel Christ Community Church Kent Hubin Troop 0013 Alexander Kyle Wheeler Troop 0210 St. Edwards Church K of C Council 9586 Jordan Kent Johns Troop 1913 LDS Church › Franklin Stake › 3rd Ward David Crockett Tristan Crew 0399 StakeLDS Church › FranklinLee 1stLonergan Ward›Nashville James Dale Lyon Troop 0357 Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church Edward Moore Troop 0016 Epworth United Methodist Church Christopher Scott Sattler Troop 0411 Ethridge United Garrett Methodist Church Benjamin Moss Troop 0399StakeLDS Church › Duck River Franklin Michael 1st Ward›Nashville Bryson Ward Kirk › Smith TroopStake 0267 LDS Church › David Connor Norman Troop 0181 New River Linden Franklin Fellowship Elk River Joshua Petrin Troop 0008 Episcopal Church of the Michael Good Shepherd Russell Ammon Flade Troop 0307 First UMC of Wartrace Jack W. PetschulatTroop 0177 Thompson Station Baptist Church Casey JoelChurch HopkinsTroop 0184 First United Methodist of Winchester William Bryant Powers Troop 0008 Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Charles Donald Taylor Troop 0391 Estill Springs Lions Club Bryce TeagueTroop 0137 Fourth Avenue Hermitage ChurchJames Of Christ Tanner Ward›Murfreesboro Edward Dabell Troop 0439 LDS Church›Mt Isaac Brian Thompson Troop 0137 Fourth Avenue Juliet Stake Church Of Christ William Guthormsen Troop 1204 CatholicA. Community Luke Julian Melancon Troop 0777 Baptist Church St. Stephen Hermitage Hills Mitchell David Winston Troop 0001 Methodist Church Trail of Tears Austin Parker Campany Troop 0317 Brentwood United Creekside Assisted Middle Tennessee Council (615) 383›9724 Boy Scout s of America, 3414 Hillsboro Pike PO Box 150409, Nashville, TN 37215 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID NASHVILLE, TN PERMIT NO 454