Jet Trails - Middle Tennessee Council
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Jet Trails - Middle Tennessee Council
I am sure by now you have seen the most recent coordinated marketing campaign by the national Boy Scout organization. It is simply . . . . "Prepared. For Life." It is a catchy little tag line with a carefully placed period. It has great a visual component as well. It clearly communicates what the Boy Scouts are best known for . . . . camping! The silhouette images show Scouts hiking, mountain biking and one is even on a zip line. Why not use "Be Prepared. For Life." for the campaign? After all, “Be Prepared” is the motto of the Boy Scouts. Millions of young boys have recited that motto for over 100 years. Let's go back to that carefully placed period. I would offer up to you that this is a statement to the rest of the world ~ Scouts are prepared for life. We as an organization are accomplishing what we set out to do! I can’t say thank you enough for what you do to prepare young men and women for life. The impact you leave on them will resonate through many generations to come. While the Scouts may not thank you now, they will, and so will their parents, their spouses and their children. Thanks for leaving a legacy for America. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your Council President this past year. I hope you feel as if the council officers and I have left the campsite better than we found it. My heartfelt thanks go out to each of them. Many hands make for lighter work for all involved and they have done just that. I wish our next Council President, Joe Russell and the team he puts together the very best. See you on the Scouting trail, Julius Johnson Council President Council Calendar Commissioners are supporters of Scouting units. They provide encouragement, advice, program help, re-charter assistance, and are generally a friendly helping hand to make your unit the best possible experience for the youth it serves. The annual Middle Tennessee Council Commissioner’s College was held Saturday, November 5. This day-long training and fellowship event drew more than 100 Commissioners, and featured National Commissioner Tico Perez and Assistant Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock. Our 2012 Commissioner College will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Mark your calendar now! Congratulations to the following individuals who recently received their Doctorate in Commissioner Science Knots: Dennis McNamee, Craig Munsee, Ray Capp, Justin Myrick, and Patricia Cashion. Distinguished Commissioner Award Recipients included Tim Black, Dan Rule, and Hugh Jackson. One of the topics covered at this year’s college was Journey to Excellence (JTE). We’ve now successfully completed our first year of the Journey to Excellence program. A primary quality measure is service to units. Each District Commissioner and their staff is responsible for reporting visits to units in the Unit Visit Tracking System (UVTS). Last year our commissioners logged almost 2,000 unit visits. This is an area where we’ve made much progress and lead the Councils in our service area, yet there is much room for improvement. I encourage all Administrative and Unit Commissioners to visit units and report the results in UVTS. Let’s make 2012 a Gold Standard year for commissioner service in Middle Tennessee! It has been my pleasure to serve as your Council Commissioner. It was an especially high honor to serve during our Centennial year in 2010. Tim Acree has been nominated to become Council Commissioner beginning in 2012. Tim is an excellent choice to lead our Council’s commissioners. A long-time commissioner in the Dan Beard Council, Tim moved to Middle Tennessee several years ago. Under his leadership the College of Commissioner Science has been very successful. In addition to his service as college director, Tim is National Commissioner Service Training Chair, and Dean of Commissioner Programs at Philmont Training Center. New Commissioners are always welcome. If you have an interest in Commissioner’s Service, please contact your District’s Commissioner or drop a note to Tim at tim.acree@comcast.net Greg Pope Council Commissioner January 2 3 9-11 14 16 18 Executive Committee COUNCIL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Julius T. Johnson MARKETING Tom Adkinson CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Andrew W. Byrd PROPERTIES John Harney COUNCIL COMMISSIONER Greg Pope SPECIAL PROJECTS Lattie N. Brown Dr. E. James Burton Ray Capp William R. DeBerry PRESIDENT-ELECT Joe Russell TRUSTEE / CHAIRMAN Waymon L. Hickman DISTRICT OPERATIONS TREASURER Samuel J. Belk CENTRAL AREA Ward Wilson ASSISTANT TREASURERS Bob Gessler Carolyn Yates WESTERN AREA Harvey Church VICE PRESIDENTS EASTERN AREA Penny Carroll DISTRICT OPERATIONS Steve Morris PROGRAM CHAIRS PROGRAM J. B. Baker ACTIVITIES Jay Holloman SCOUTREACH Rev. Harold Love, Jr. CAMPING David Davidson TRAINING Don Miller ADVANCEMENT Greg Cashion FINANCE Tony Thompson MEMBERSHIP/RELATIONSHIPS Jim Schmitz ADMINISTRATION MG Max Haston HEALTH AND SAFETY John Garland LATIMER PROGRAM Dr. Robert Bell VENTURING Sherry McGugin MANPOWER Steve Blackmon About the Cover: Pictured on the cover are Troop Scoutmaster Craig Salazar, Jonathan Moyers and Drew Salazar who are three of the over 200 Scouting volunteers who helped turn LP stadium pink for the Breast Cancer Awareness Tennessee Titans game on October 22nd. Read more about this on page 6. SCOUT EXECUTIVE Hugh Travis 19 21 23 24 February 5 7 8 9 11 13 15 16 18 18-20 21 23 27 March 3 7 8 9-11 13 21 23-25 April 3 6-8 11 12 13-15 17 18 20-22 21 23-25 27-29 29 Office, Scout Shops and Camps Closed LDS Relationship Committee Meeting Staff Development Conference Exploring Ski Trip @ Paoli Peaks Office, Scout Shops & Camps Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. FOS Report #1 Conference Call Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting Summer Camp Kick-Off Commissioner Leadership Summit Nashville Patron Table Host Orientation #1 Nashville Patron Table Host Orientation #2 New Board Orientation Council Annual Business Meeting Scout Sunday Council Key 3 / District Committee Workshop Health & Safety Committee Meeting Exploring Committee Meeting Scouting Anniversary Day Finance Committee Meeting Scouting For Food High Adventure Committee Meeting Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting Protestant Relationhips Committee Meeting Day Camp Administration Meeting Venturing - Klondike Derby Nashville Patron Luncheon Silver Beaver Selection Meeting Report to State Pre-Camp Inspection University of Scouting FOS Report #2 Conference Call 600 Club Event Order of the Arrow University Scoutreach Committee Meeting Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting Rappelling Certification Weekend Outdoor Leadership Skills - Boy Scouts LDS Relationship Committee Meeting Office, Scout Shops & Camps Closed - Easter FOS Report #3 Conference Call Audit Committee Meeting Venturing Rendezvous Budget Setting Meeting Executive Board Meeting Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting Spring JROTC Weekend OA Section Conclave Fire & Rescue EMS Weekend Outdoor Leadership Skills - Boy Scouts Staff Development Conference Rappelling Certification Weekend Eagle Scout & Volunteer Recognition Reception Calling all Scouts and Scout leaders February 11, 2012 The 2012 Eagle / Volunteer Reception is set for Sunday, April 29th at the Opryland Hotel from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This event will recognize the 2011 Eagle Scout Class and the Silver Beaver recipients. Family and friends will be invited to join in this celebration. The approximate cost of the event will be $26-$28 per person. A special guest speaker will be announced at a later date. Past speakers include Senator Bill Frist; Congressman Jim Cooper; Water Overton, General Manager of LP Field; Kevin Carter, formerly with the Miami Dolphins; astronaut Dr. Drew Gaffney; Hoot Gibson, Coach Ed Temple and Rear Admiral Vinson Smith. As an Eagle Scout in 2011, you are invited as a special guest to this event. We will locate a mentor in the career field you are interested in to sponsor you. To help us prepare this special event, we need to know if you plan to attend. Please call Jennifer Glasner at (615) 383-9724 or email advancement@mtcbsa.org as soon as possible with your response, as well as your career interest. We also need a photo to be used during the presentation. On , the Middle Tennessee Council will hold the Scouting for Food service project in collaboration with the American Heritage Girls and Second Harvest. Scouts and leaders from across the council will be asked to collect food for Second Harvest and its affiliates, located locally throughout the council. This year, units will be responsible for distributing bags/flyers one week in advance of the collection date. On February 11, 2012, Scouts and Scout leaders within the unit will collect and transport food donations to their local drop-off location. Scouting for Food District Chairpersons will work with local units to determine their territory for bag/flyer distribution and collection. Online Registration is available at www.mtcbsa.org under “News & Upcoming Events” for Unit Leaders to request collection materials. More information and assignments will be given out at District Roundtables in January 2012. Below is the list of the important dates for this coming event. Distribution Day – February 4, 2012 Collection Day – February 11, 2012 This event is a great honor for all Eagle Scouts. Please take time out of your schedule to answer the needs of this event to make it a success. Eagle Scholarship Information Now Available The 2012 Eagle Scout Scholarship opportunities are now available. The Cooke Eagle Scout Academic Scholarship and Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarship are for graduating Seniors only. Applications for these scholarships may be accessed online at www.nesa.org. The Walter R. Courtenay Award is open to all Eagle Scouts from the 2011 year. Board of Review dates are January 1, 2011 until December 31, 2011. The application is available online at www.mtcbsa.org under Scout Forms or by email at advancement@mtcbsa.org. You may also call 615-383-9724 for a copy. Lipscomb University has announced the launch of a new Scout Award beginning in 2012 to honor Scouts who have achieved the top rank of Eagle Scout, Venturing Silver and Sea Scouting Quartermaster Awards. The Scout Award is a $10,000 award for any incoming freshman who is accepted to Lipscomb University and has attained one of these honors. The funds are distributed in $2,500 increments each year for up to four years, and are applied to room and board charges. “Lipscomb University is proud of what these students have accomplished as Scouts and we are proud to be able to recognize them for it. We believe that students who have succeeded as Scouts have demonstrated a strong ability to lead, a genuine commitment to their communities, and a level of personal integrity that sets the standard for their peers. These qualities are the same that we look for in our students,” said Lipscomb President L. Randolph Lowry. To apply for the Scout Award, applicants should contact the Lipscomb University Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 615.966.1776 or view an application online at www.mtcbsa.org under Scout Forms. The second annual Klondike Derby is just around the corner on February 17-19th at Latimer High Adventure Base. Venturers and Sea Scouts will put their Scouting skills to work in the field, to demonstrate teamwork and Scout spirit, and to have outdoor fun in the winter. The two day Derby is made up of 18 towns with a competition to complete at each. Some of these include a sled race, hatchet throw, shooting sports, cooking contest and more! For a full list of activities, rules and regulations and a schedule, please visit www.mtcbsa.org under News and Upcoming Events. Joe Russell, 2012 Middle Tennessee Council President, is co-founder/co-CEO of Elan-Polo, Inc., a large wholesaler of footwear in the worldwide discount, mid-tier and better grade sectors. Under his guidance, the company was awarded Footwear Supplier of the Year for 2010 for Walmart Corporation. Mr. Russell, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, is also a director and co-founder of Community Care Inc., an Outpatient Surgical Clinic Company as well as co-founder of Joseph V. Russell & Associates, a Real Estate and Development Company. He is presently a member of the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF), the Business Leadership Council of Nashville, Board of Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts, Red Cross Board, and Vanderbilt Heart Advisory Council. In addition, he is a director of Correction Corporation of America (CCA), a New York Stock Exchange Company. He serves as Chairman of its Compensation Committee, as well as serving on the Governance and Executive Committees. The best advertising Scouting can have comes from the youth who participate in the program and wish to share their adventures with friends and family. This fall, there was a recruitment initiative in which the Scouts were challenged to bring in a new member. Each Scout received a recruiter patch and was entered into a drawing for prizes. Mr. Russell was honored as 2000 Entrepreneur of the Year (Master Category) for the Southeast by Ernst & Young. He has served in numerous leadership roles in civic and charitable organizations in Nashville. Along with his wife Anne, Joe was awarded the Excellence in Leadership Award by United Way of America and The Nashville 100 Business Leadership Award for contributions in the Middle Tennessee community. Joe is an active member of Forest Hills Baptist Church, Belle Meade Country Club and active in the United Way. Joe enjoys scuba diving, snow skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing and golf. He is married to Anne Lowry Russell. They have 3 daughters, 5 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. In addition, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, especially on his farm. We are pleased to have Mr. Russell serve as the 2012 Council President for the Middle Tennessee Council. Over 200 Scouts helped turn LP Stadium Pink on October 22nd for the Tennessee Titans game showcasing Breast Cancer Awareness. Scouts, families and volunteers spent the day putting pink posters on 65,000 seats for the game the following Sunday. This service project was a huge undertaking, but well worth the effort to heighten awareness of this terrible disease. In total, our Scouts recruited 178 new members. The grand prize, a GPS, was awarded to George Wilson from Pack 753 in Hermitage District. Other prize winners include: BRIAN STINSON TRAVIS SWAUGER BRADEN ECKLUND DALTON PHILLIPS KYLE SHEPHERD ZACHARY CRASE DAYLEN FISHER LUKE ALLEN KODA DAVIS ISAAC GURLEY HAYDEN SNEED NICK HOVDE THOMAS MAYBERRY LUKE WILLIAMS JIMMIE CALLEBS LOGAN SCOTT ANDREW CARDOSI TYLER WEBB HUNTER FORD ETHAN CONLEY JADEN DECRISTOFORO MATTHEW TAYLOR LEO SPADAFINO MATTHEW THOMAS LUCAS JOHNSON TREY NETHERTON ROBERT SNELL JESSE MONTGOMERY Pack 125 Pack 320 Pack 507 Pack 328 Pack 205 Pack 328 Troop 249 Pack 341 Pack 411 Pack 374 Pack 351 Troop 441 Troop 103 Pack 38 Troop 1855 Pack 295 Pack 142 Pack 344 Pack 306 Pack 4318 Pack 253 Pack 13 Troop 3 Pack 13 Pack 135 Pack 13 Pack 320 Pack 435 Cherokee Trail of Tears Cogioba Trail of Tears Dan Beard Trail of Tears Dan Beard Trail of Tears David Crockett Trail of Tears Duck River Trail of Tears Duck River James E. West Duck River Upper Cumberland Elk River Upper Cumberland Elk River Upper Cumberland Hermitage Walton Trail Nashboro Walton Trail Natchez Trace Walton Trail Trail of Tears Walton Trail Congratulations to all these Scouts! Tim Acree has been appointed as the 2012 Middle Tennessee Council Commissioner. Tim is currently an Assistant Council Commissioner; he also serves as Dean of the College of Commissioner Science and is Chairman of Middle Tennessee Council’s NESA Committee. In addition, Tim is the Training Chairman on the National Commissioner Support Staff. As Training Chairman, he is responsible for all Commissioner Training and serves as a member of the National Volunteer Training Committee. Prior to his role as Training Chairman, he was the Resource Chairman for the National Commissioner Support Staff. Tim has a strong passion for training, and was instrumental in the redesign and execution of the new Commissioner training courses at the Philmont Training Center. He was also responsible for the launch of the first College of Commissioner Science held at Philmont. Prior to joining Middle Tennessee Council, Tim was a District Commissioner, a District Chairman, and the District Advancement Chairman in the Dan Beard Council in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was awarded the Silver Beaver while at the Dan Beard Council. As a youth, Tim was quite active in Scouting and earned his Eagle Scout Award in the Allegheny Trails Council. He is a NESA lifetime member. Professionally, Tim has been with Hewlett-Packard Co for 26 years where he is currently a Lead Deployment Engineer – Cloud Solutions. It has been a great year for Latimer! With groups from Chicago, Orlando, Knoxville, Nashville and all points in-between, we saw our visitors grow from 393 in 2010 to 1,711 in 2011. From Climbing/Rappelling; to whitewater rafting; to mountain biking; to shooting sports and camporees, everyone went away thrilled to have spent time at Latimer. Exciting plans for activities to be added in 2012 will be announced at the Summer Camp Kickoff in January. You don’t want to miss out! Construction is still going strong. In 2011 we completed Lake Joe Long (21 acre man-made lake) and installed an 80 year old renovated bridge over the spillway; completed the Tolbert Center (named in honor of Hershel Tolbert long-time Scout Executive in MTC) which houses the HCA Health Center, Program Management Office, Store and Conference Center; and completed the Corporate Cabin and the 1800’s Log Cabin. Currently we have the Dining Hall and Chapel under construction. Pictured here are the architectural concepts for these two structures. We hope to have both finished sometime in the summer of 2012. We also will begin construction in 2012 for a state-of-the-art observatory. You don’t want to miss the night sky at Latimer. Our goal is to fully dedicate Latimer High Adventure Reservation in late fall 2012. Yes, you will want to be a part of the celebration! On November 10, 2011, friends old and new gathered at the home of Al and Sylvia Ganier to celebrate the many facets of Scouting alumni. The Middle Tennessee Council Alumni has alumni groups that recognize former Scouters from camp staff, prior professionals, NESA members, and general Scouting alumni. The Ganier’s provided guests a wonderful evening with entertainment and lots of great food. In addition to the fun, awards were given out to some outstanding Eagle Scouts and alumni for their achievements. The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout award is a prestigious recognition granted by the local council’s NESA committee to Eagles who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state or regional level. Middle Tennessee Council NESA recognized four impressive men with this award. Major General John Campbell, Judge John Bryant, Buford “Booty” Reed, and Dan Slipkovich each received this award for major contributions in their respective fields. We once again say congratulations to each of these men, and thank you for all you have done to support the Boy Scouts. The second presentation centered around the Outstanding Alumni Award, granted to those former Scouts who have made significant contributions to their profession and their communities on a local or national level. Middle Tennessee Council presented Major General Max Haston and Colonel Gary Littleton with this award, and we appreciate both for their contributions to the Boy Scouts of America. In addition to these council awards presented, five men were recognized with the new National Alumni Award. The award is designed to recognize an alumni’s accomplishments in alumni identification and promotion, engagement, personal participation and personal education. Those receiving the award were Ray Capp, Tim Acree, Ian Romaine, David Williams, and Danny Sutherland. Again, congratulations to all the award recipients, and thank you for your continued work to help support the Middle Tennessee Council Boy Scouts of America! Veterans Day is an opportunity for Scouts to honor our Veterans for their selfless service to our nation. Scouts across the Middle Tennessee area took the opportunity to attend various parades and events to honor all branches of our military. In downtown Nashville, Scouts proudly waved American flags, Tennessee flags, and Unit flags as they marched in the Annual Veterans Day Parade. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Scouters all participated in this great downtown parade and honored those who served our country. 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? 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 U of S? 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. Date/Location: March 3, 2012 @ Holy Family Catholic Church in Brentwood, TN Please address all University of Scouting questions to: U of S Chancellor, Jim Whitehead at 615-809-6367 or james.a.whitehead@us.army.mil Advisor, Mike Cowles at 615-330-3831 or mcowles@mtcbsa.org Over 350 mid-state business leaders attended the 11th Annual BSA Extravaganza, held November 15th at LP Field’s Westside Stadium Club. This sports facility was transformed into an elegant setting for a gala event featuring a delicious cocktail supper, live music, and fabulous live and silent auctions. The 2011 theme was “Be Prepared for Life” which corresponds with this year’s BSA’s National Theme. The auction boasted over 270 items, including a trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, an Ultimate Titan Experience, a Nashville Predators Game “Road Trip,” golf at Chattanooga’s Honors Course, a private dinner by Sunset Grill and many other unique items. Special thanks to Wanda & Bob Carpenter for serving as the Extravaganza’s Platinum Sponsors. Our Silver Sponsor was Beaman Automotive Group. Tuerff & Sons Insurance; Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Bob Gessler and Jason Pharris of Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney served as Bronze Sponsors. Troop Sponsors included Angela & Craig Becker; U.S. Trust, Bank of America; Arthur J. Gallagher; Carolyn Yates, Pinnacle Asset Management/Raymond James; Bone McAllester Norton PLLC; Smith, Cashion & Orr; Susan & Luke Gregory; Regions Bank; Pinnacle Financial Partners; Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon; Merrill Lynch; Wells Fargo Bank; Pam & Phil Pfeffer; LP Building Products; Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt; Andrew W. Byrd & Co., LLC; Volunteer Express; Lipscomb University; PBG Builders, Inc.; Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP; Bridgestone Americas; Ernst & Young; Kraft CPA’s; Laura Morris Designs; Mutual of America; Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge, Order of the Arrow; and Corrections Corporation of America. Rick Olszewski, LP Building Products Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing and a member of our council’s Executive Board, chaired a very active committee that secured a wide array of support for the Extravaganza in the form of sponsorship, participant registration and live and silent auction items. This unique event will provide over $63,000 in support for our Scouting Program during 2011. Over four weekends in October, more that 17,826 arrows were shot at targets, 288 miles of hayrides were taken, and 26,739 recognition beads were earned! These beads were given to Cub Scouts for participating in activities throughout the weekend. 8,424 Cub Scouts and their families spent the weekend at Boxwell in a fun outdoor experience including time at the new Pirates Cove, castle, Indian Village, Cubworld dining hall and many other places. Weekends like these require volunteer support to make them successful. A special thank you goes to Ray Young and his weekend chairmen for giving the Middle Tennessee Council Cub Scouts and their families a program to remember. These chairmen include: Angela Hallmark, Wendy Morgan, Daniel Phipps, Daniel Buckner and Regina Harrison. We also want to thank the weekend staffers that volunteered to assist in many aspects of the weekend from helping on the Archery Range to driving a tractor. Thank you to each of our 235 Packs for attending the weekends. If you missed this year’s Cub and Families, you will want to mark your calendar for next year to attend the Cub and Family weekend to be held in October of 2012. The annual BSA Golf Classic was held on October 11 at Gaylord Springs Golf Links. Larry Powell of UPS and Pete Ezell of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, served as this year’s event co-chairs. A huge thanks goes to them and their committee members - Richard Drumright, Ross Browner, Sam Phillips, Daniel Widener, Jack Wood and Lelan Statom – for helping put together this exceptional event. Because of the committee’s efforts, we had a full course of 32 teams. Through the support of team sponsors, tee marker sponsors and a silent auction, over $30,000 was raised for Scouting in Middle Tennessee. Additional thanks go to Neely’s Barbecue, Aramark Refreshments and Ajax Turner for providing in-kind items to help keep our expenses down. Finally, a special thanks to Gaylord Springs for their support to make the event a memorable one. Life Scout Sponsors Bridgestone Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon Star Scout Sponsors Division 2 Contractors Best One Tire Bridgestone Nashville Machine Elevator Co. Gerdau Ameristeel Triumph Aerostructures VF Imageware Those who attended the Middle Tennessee Council’s 4th annual College of Commissioner Science, held on Saturday, November 5th at Brentwood United Methodist Church in Brentwood, were met by National, Regional and Area Scouters. Tim Acree, Assistant Council Commissioner, served as Dean of the College. Wayne Brock, Deputy Chief Scout Executive and Tico Perez, National Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America, were special guests of the college. Wayne was able to share the importance of keeping our kids involved as the “Main Thing”. Tico explained the importance of unit visitation, and logging those visits in the Unit Visitation Tracking System. With 14 out-of Council Commissioners, and 87 Middle Tennessee Council Commissioners attending, teaching and leading the courses, the College of Commissioner Science for 2011 maintained the quality of excellence it is known for. Be sure to put the fifth annual College of Commissioner Science on your calendar as Saturday, November 3rd, 2012. First Class Sponsors Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Baron & Dowdle Construction Brasfield & Gorrie Brentview Realty Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Ernst & Young Gaylord Entertainment IKON Construction / MJM Architects Lattimore, Black, Morgan & Cain Lifeway Christian Stores Overdeer Foundation The Midnight Ski Adventure is quickly approaching. We will be departing for Paoli Peaks Ski Resort in Paoli, Indiana on January 14th and returning on January 15th. If you are not registered as a Venturer or Explorer, $116 will allow your participation in this event. The cost covers registration, adequate accident and liability insurance, transportation, lift ticket, skis and/or snowboard, boots, and beginner lesson. Each youth must bring $10 for dinner. Parents and chaperones are encouraged to participate. If you are an adult and you are skiing, your cost will be $75; if you are not, the cost to attend will be $50. We plan to have a lot of fun but nothing ruins a great day of fun as much as an accident that didn’t have to happen so be prepared. Wear water resistant and warm clothes and accessories. Ultimately, safe skiing and snowboarding on the mountain is each person’s responsibility. If your Venturers or Explorers would like to be involved in this activity, registration information can be found at www.exploringmtc.com. Pinnacle Bank Tennessee Hospital Association Trusco United Parcel Service Vaco Systems Mrs. Tavie Washburn Lodge Chief Hunter Jones Vice Chief of Program Josh Fowler Vice Chief of Service TJ Luckett Secretary Andrew Whitaker Vice Chief of Development Logan Notestine Treasurer Elijah Sloan-Brewer For many of us, as the weather gets colder and more unpleasant, a fascinating phenomenon begins to take place. It’s called “the bug,” and if you’ve been a staff member at Boxwell Reservation, then you know that this time of year begins the gnawing anxiousness and excitement about returning to Boxwell staff. While summer is months away, staff interviews happen in the winter. Fortunately, you don’t have to just reflect on the good ole days. We want you to get back involved! The Boxwell Staff Alumni committee had its first meeting on Dec. 11, bringing together program directors past and present. In attendance were members of the current staff Lee Craft, Steve Eubank, Ian Weir and Perry Bruce, as well as former staff members Jerry Barnett, Kerry Parker, Russ Parham and Grady Eades. Everyone in attendance has either been or is a Program Director and we’re focused on ways to re-engage former Staff Members. Over the next few months, we will be looking to the former Boxwell staff members to participate in activities, including merit badge sessions, and a Staff Alumni Gathering later this year. The committee is also looking at ways to reach out to former staff members and help everyone communicate. The group is open to ideas and volunteers, but most importantly looks forward to working with former staff members in whatever capacity possible. If you have questions or comments, contact Committee Chairman Steve Eubanks at 931-309-1895 or Carl Adkins at 615-383-9724. There is a lot of activity going on over in New River Gorge, West Virginia as they prepare for the first ever Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Construction is underway for Mayhem Mountain, Adventure Valley, the Aquatics area, Technology basecamp and many more areas of High Adventure. This Jamboree will be very similar in layout to the World Jamboree, with 20 Sub Camps and five Villages for the Scouts. To sign up for this historic event, simply go to www.bsajamboree.org and create an account, then pay $150 Deposit to the Middle Tennessee Council. Scouts will be given a menu of options for their trip to the Summit rather than go as one big group. Look for more information on these options in early 2012. The annual Boy Scout Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, which was sponsored by Piedmont Natural Gas, was held on Saturday, September 24th, at the Tennessee Clay Target Complex in Nashville. The shooting venue went very well and consisted of a 100 target competitive round of Sporting Clays. We had 43 teams participating, including 75 Scouts and Scholastic Trap Team Members who competed on 15 youth teams. Charles Hawkins Company, Inc. was our Eagle Sponsor. Life Sponsors: Reliant Bank; Earl Swensson & Associates, Inc.; and Nashville Machine. Star Sponsors: Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC; Community Health Systems; DM Services, LLC; Jay Segrist; Legends Bank; Duane Allen; Bobby Robinson; Steve Tidwell; Top Gun Inc.; Albert Menefee, III; Enterprise Electric Company; Treetop Realty, LLC; First Farmers and Merchants National Bank; John Dee Thompson, Sr.; Nashville Machine; Ortale, Kelley, Herbert & Crawford; Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis; Shared Hospital Services. Youth Team Sponsors: Valere Menefee; Ingram Industries; Sunburst Chemical; Phil Brooks; Phoenix Textile; Sysco Nashville; Bob Yeager; Warren Goodwin; C & D Safety; Earl Bentz; Melinda and Jack Bass; Chilton Turf; Warren Beck, John Dee Thompson, Sr. The shoot went smoothly with all participants enjoying the competition. It also featured great food, including breakfast provided by Sysco Nashville, and an outstanding Bar-B-Q lunch provided by Sysco Nashville, Sara Lee Meats and Jim and Nick’s Bar-B-Q. Our projected net income is over $40,000 which is an excellent result. We owe a debt of gratitude to Tim Greenhouse, of Piedmont Natural Gas, who chaired our shoot this year and led a very energetic committee who did a great job in securing support for this unique event benefiting Scouting. Cub Scout Day Camp: Offered throughout the summer in various geographical areas of Middle Tennessee. This program, which runs Monday through Friday, offers a fun filled week of challenging Cub Scout activities, exciting adventures and new friendships. Programs during the week include water excitement, archery and BB shooting sports, crafts, nature projects, Scout skills and many other themed activities. Cub Scout Resident Camp: This three day weekend experience offers swimming, fishing, archery, games, campfires, bb gun shooting sports and rank advancement for Scouts in 1st-3rd grade in the fall of 2012, as well as one adult per Scout is invited to participate. Webelos Resident Camp: Rising 4th and 5th grade Webelos can attend a 4-day-week camp experience. This outdoor The Middle Tennessee Council will be offering a spring opportunity for your Scouts to earn money for summer camping programs! Each card sold is also an entrance ticket to the Cobbler Challenge at Boxwell Reservation on May 12, 2012. adventure includes camping, shooting sports, games, swimming and campfires as well as Webelos pin classes and Scout skills. Webelos will have the option of choosing three of the following: Readyman, Handyman, Aquanaut, Forester/Naturalist, Geologist, Outdoorsman, Scientist, Engineer and Sportsman Webelos Activity Pins or they may choose to do the Scout skills program. This program to consist of classes in First Aid, Fire Building, Knots, Lashings, and Orienteering. Between April 1 and May 4, 2012, your unit can sell Camp Cards for just $5.00 and keep 50% of the profit! Incentives will also be offered for Scouts who sell. Unit leaders may visit www.mtcbsa.org to sign up your unit to sell camp cards! Boy Scout Summer Camp 2012 Snap Off One Time Use: Publix - $5 off your purchase of $50 or more. Shoney’s - $5 off your meal of $25 or more. Recurring Offers: Firestone Auto Care - $10 off any oil change Little Caesars Pizza - Free Crazy Bread with any two Hot-N-Ready pizzas Great Clips - $2.00 off a hair cut Nashville Sounds—$3.00 off of any Mon-Wed walkup Reserved Seat Ticket, with a limit of 4 tickets per card per game. Last year thousands of Scouts enjoyed a great summer at Boxwell Scout Reservation. Has your Troop signed up yet? This year our new program will include four new Merit Badges; Energy, Sculpture, Chess, and Golf, Basketball at the pool, new triathlon program, Dolphin Society Award, Scoutmaster Belly Flop Contest, Troop Photos and Army Corp of Engineer Water Safety Training. Dates, Times and Locations are available at www.mtcbsa.org under Camps & Facilities. Community Day 2011 Shoney’s has once again put on a Navigators event to remember! In September, Shoney’s held a two day event to raise funds for the Navigators Scholarship program. The event began at Gaylord Springs with a dinner and auction followed by a performance from Patrick Thomas, Finalist on NBC’s The Voice. The next morning the golfers hit the Gaylord course with the rain holding out long enough to make the perfect weather to play golf! The Navigators program recognizes Metro Nashville Public School seniors that are in the AVID program. Each year scholarships are awarded to deserving youth. In the 2010 graduating class, four $13,000 and fifteen $1,000 recipients were chosen to receive scholarships for this past fall enrollment at the college or university of their choice. Over the past four years, 113 students have received over $322,000 in scholarships. HCA offers its employees one day a year during this campaign, and outside of their Caring for Community Hours, to volunteer with their colleagues at various non-profit organizations throughout Middle Tennessee. The goal is not only to support the needs of our partner agencies, but also to expose employees to a wider range of community organizations, enabling more meaningful community-based relationships to develop. This year, 1,835 HCA employees volunteered with more than 130 projects, donating more than 10,000 volunteer hours. Employees volunteered on September 20th and 29th this year for Community Day. On December Third the Wa-Hi-Nasa gathered for our Annual Awards Banquet at First Presbyterian Church in Nashville. We had a wonderful evening with family and friends, fellowship and recognition. Some of the recognitions awarded were: Founders Award to Mikel Venable, Legacy Fellowship to Ray Capp, Ian Romaine, Chris Snoddy and David Williams for their continued support of the Order of the Arrow. The banquet hall was filled as we had a group of around 200 members and guests in attendance all there to support their local Chapter and the Lodge. While this was a wonderful way to conclude 2011 we are very excited about the upcoming events in 2012 including National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) in July and two opportunities to visit Latimer, OAU in March and Fall Fellowship in September. The 2012 Lodge Officers were also installed at the banquet. A full list of the officers is on page 14. For more information on these and other OA activities please be sure to visit: www.wa-hi-nasa.org Beginning on January 17, 2012, a new collectible coin series will be available in the Middle Tennessee Council Scout Shops. Each month a new coin will debut with a different icon from the middle Tennessee area. January will feature the Nashville skyline, the first Scout Law, “A Scout is Trustworthy”, and will be dated “January 2012”. The reverse side of the coin will have a beautiful fleur delis circled by “Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America”. The reverse face of the coins will remain constant throughout the year while the front of the coin will change to show a different scene, month, and Scout Law each month. The coins are brass with a lustrous hard enamel finish. Future month scenes will include the 101st Airborne, Ryman Auditorium, Latimer Reservation, Grimes Canoe Base, Boxwell Reservation, state capital building, and other notable scenes from our area. This is the perfect gift to collect for your child or yourself, and at only $14.99 per coin is one of the most affordable pieces ever offered. The first coin will be available on January 17, 2012, and all other coins will arrive on the first of each month. Coins will be available in all middle Tennessee Scout Shop locations – Nashville, Clarksville, and Murfreesboro. Phone orders will be available in Nashville, but orders must be placed monthly for each coin. We are unable to accommodate requests for the entire collection with just one phone call. There will only be 50 of each coin per month produced, and with the thousands of volunteers and Scouts in the Middle Tennessee Council are sure to go fast. Whistleblower Policy The Council is committed to the highest possible standards of ethical, moral, and legal business in concert with the Scout Oath and Law. The Council has always committed itself to open communications with the Open-Door Policy – avenues for employees and volunteers to raise concerns. In the fall of 2005, the Executive Committee further assured employees and volunteers that they will be protected from reprisals for whistle blowing in good faith – a policy that is intended to cover serious concerns that could have a negative impact on the Council, such as actions that: v May lead to incorrect financial reporting v Are unlawful v Are not in line with Council policy or membership irregularities v Constitute some other unethical or improper conduct Confidentiality will be maintained, but to facilitate the investigation, the Council cannot investigate anonymous complaints. Complainants must put their names to allegations. Confidentiality will be maintained unless the whistleblower agrees to have his/her identity revealed. Don McKinney, a senior member of the professional staff, is the Middle Tennessee Council Compliance Officer. Our Compliance Officer can be contacted through email at ComplianceOfficer@mtcbsa.org by an employee or volunteer to facilitate independent, confidential reporting of potential operational, personal, or ethical problems. IN MEMORY OF: Casey Adams Joe and Martha Moss Anna Louise Baker Don and Anne McKinney Hugh and Diana Travis Lynne Marie Boner Ron and Diane Turpin Charles Leslie Callis Clyde and Jean Ingram Kenneth Connelly, Jr. Walter and Nancy Howell Patrick L. Deugaw Ron and Diane Turpin Lisa Driscoll William, Robin, Sarah and Kelsey Kirby Floyd Herzing Aubrey and Carlana Harwell Hugh and Diana Travis John Reed Hill, Jr. Harry Lee Billington John and Anne Brothers Marty and Candice Carr William and Katharine Flatley Rick and Pat Hargrove Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Ligon Greg and Pam Maloof Dale and Marjorie Ostler Mr. and Mrs. Ridley Wills II Amos and Etta Wilson Robert “Bob” J. Landers Ron and Diane Turpin Lambeth Lester J. B. and Carylon Baker Lee Beaman Christ Presbyterian Academy Faculty and Staff Citizens Tri-Country Bank Employees John and Lake Eakin Jim and Jan Fry Mary Ann Fry Jack and Louanna Green Aubrey Harwell, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Dale Hunter Wylie and Debbie McDougall Joe and Martha Moss Philip and Pam Pfeffer Terry and Juanita Sawyer Margaret V. Smith Hershel Tolbert Nancy H. Washburn Bill Yoder Employee of The Quarter The Middle Tennessee Council is proud to announce that Brian Wolfensperger has been named Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2012. Brian started his career with the council in February, 2010 and serves as District Executive of the Dan Beard District. Since he joined the team, he has consistently met every goal and delivered a quality program to the volunteers and youth of that area. In addition, he was the director of Cub and Webelos Residence Camps at Boxwell Reservation during the summer of 2011. John Michael (Mike) Morgan Martha Kathryn Key and Kathryn Carson Key Whitehead Alexander M. (Nick) Nicholson, Sr. Alex and Laurie Nicholson Jeanette Rudy J. B. and Carylon Baker Hugh M. Travis, Jr. J. B. and Carylon Baker Richard L. Cooper Morris and Brenda Shankle Hershel Tolbert Ron and Diane Turpin Abner V. “Pete” Turner Don and Anne McKinney Hugh and Diana Travis John Vukelich Jesse and Marian Buchanan Mark and Suzanne Buchanan IN HONOR OF: Carl Adkins J. B. and Carylon Baker Kevin McKinley J. B. and Carylon Baker Phil Pfeffer J. B. and Carylon Baker Jackie Pruner Walter and Nancy Howell Greg Pope J. B. and Carylon Baker Brian served a two year mission in the Dominican Republic after completing high school. He then earned his Bachelor’s degree from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, CO and a master’s degree from Belmont University. His main professional focus was sports administration and he worked with the Nashville Kats, Vanderbilt Athletics, and University of Iowa in Sports Marketing. We are all blessed to have Brian and his wife Bridgette as part of the Middle Tennessee Council family. This award is well deserved. Employee News The Middle Tennessee Council welcomes the new full time employee in the Scout Shop. Many of you recognize Travis Treece, as he has been a part time employee at the Service Center as well as Assistant at Boxwell Summer Camp. Upon completion of his college degree, Travis worked as an Environmental Health Specialist in Waycross, GA but returned to Nashville when this position became available. Travis earned his Eagle Scout badge in 2004. He and his new bride, Ashley, are a welcome addition to the council family. The volunteers of Highland Rim District welcome the newest commissioned professional Scouter to their area. Bradford Shoemaker has been involved in Scouting since first grade. He earned his Eagle Scout rank at age thirteen, earned all 120 merit badges available at the time and secured fifteen Eagle Scout Palms. Because of his outstanding record in this area, Bradford was awarded an $8,000 NESA scholarship toward his college tuition. He received his degree in Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech but had always felt that Scouting was his future. He joined the staff in May, 2011 as a trainee and is now commissioned as a District Executive in the Highland Rim District. The Middle Tennessee Council would like to congratulate David Williams, Director of Field Service, on his promotion to the Circle Ten Council in Dallas, Texas as the Deputy Scout Executive. David, an Eagle Scout, has served as a professional Scouter for fourteen years including positions as a District Executive, Field Director, Finance Director and his current position as Director of Field Service. Congratulations to David and his family! Black Fox - Serving Warren, White, Dekalb and Van Buren Counties District Pinewood Derby The District Pinewood Derby is going to be on March 3rd at the Three Star Mall in McMinnville. It will be a chance to race against Cub Scouts from all four counties of the district. Who is going to have the fastest car? It’s time to pick up your Pinewood Derby kit and get ready to race! Adults need Recognition, too! The time has come for all the great volunteers of Black Fox District to be recognized and appreciated at our annual District Banquet! So that we can present the Adult Leader Knots at the banquet, we need you to fill out adult recognition applications, and turn them into Gail Pack, the Black Fox district training chair. This event is going to be held on March 17th at Friendship Baptist Church in Rock Island. All adult leaders from Packs, Troops, or Crews are invited. We will have a great time. I hope to see you all there! 5 26 2 23 1 3 17 29 Spring Camping is Ready.... While looking forward to spring fun, set the dates for Cub and Boy Scout camping opportunities. Our spring Cub and Family will be held in April at Cub World and our Boy Scout Camporee is set for March 23-25 at Boxwell. This is why most of your boys join Scouting, so set the stage for them to have a great camping season! Boys, Start Your Engines!!! This year’s district pinewood derby promises excitement, fun and a super exciting day at the races! For those boys lucky enough to have been in the winner’s circle at your pack race, you will be competing in the Cherokee District Pinewood Race at the Bass Pro Shops Invitational. Also, everyone is invited to watch the race and participate in the fun. We are fortunate enough this year to have Bass Pro Shops host our race, but there will be much more than racing! We are making a day of it, with a fishing pond, archery range, camp site models, canoeing, and lots more. Plan to make a day of scouting at the races on March 17th, and we look forward to seeing all of you there! February District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable Summer Camp Kick-Off Key 3 March Roundtable District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Pinewood Derby District Banquet Key 3 5 12 26 2 9 23 5 12 2 9 1 8 17 30 January District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable District Banquet February District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable Cub Scout Leader Specific Training New Leaders Specific Training March District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable District Pinewood Derby Spring Camporee January Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting Key 3 District Committee Meeting February Roundtable Commisioner Staff Meeting Key 3 District Committee Meeting March Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting 8 Key 3 10 Pinewood Derby 17 District Banquet 22 District Committee Meeting 27-28 Scoutmaster Specific Training Cubmobile Race The 2011 Cogioba District Cubmobile Race was held on Saturday, November 5th. The Scouts and their families all had a fun-filled and exciting day in the brisk fall sunshine. Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos all raced their cars down the ramps to victory as they crossed the finish line. Pit row was full of activity, with Scouts practicing their steering and stopping techniques, as well as having the mechanics (dads) work on the cars that had “mechanical” issues. Everyone had a great time, lots of smiles and high fives could be seen throughout the day. Commissioner Corner Alex Koehler’s Eagle project involved a blood drive recently held at Clarksville Academy. Not only did his project help the community, but it assisted in the blood collection efforts of the American Red Cross. Several other Scouts from the Cogioba District participated in the project. Hopefully we can continue to help organize future blood drives in the Cogioba District. Local Pack 502 conducted a flag retirement ceremony at Walking Horse and then a flag ceremony at Uffelman Estates. It seems everyone enjoyed the events and it was a great experience for the boys. Thanks for letting the boys be a part of your events. 1 District Chairman Freddie Wilkerson District Commissioner James Arnold District Director Danny Sutherland Stay On Top Of District Info Whether you are a seasoned Scout vet or just beginning your Scouting careers, you need to plan on attending monthly Roundtables! We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at the LDS Church - Madison Stake Center. This is the best way to share ideas, learn about upcoming events and to get to know your fellow Scout volunteers. We look forward to seeing you there! A Big Thanks For 2011 We will be holding our annual District Leader’s Appreciation banquet on January 28th at 6:00 pm. This is our best way to let you know how much we value your leadership and time given for our Scouts. Plan to come join us for some awesome food, awards and fellowship. January Roundtable District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Key 3 District Chairman Dr. Cooper Beazley District Commissioner Kevin Hevener Western Area Field Director Gerald Brown District Chairman Alan Morrison District Commissioner Donnell Rhone District Executive Brian Wolfensperger 5 12 20 26 2 9 23 January District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Banquet Commissioner Staff Meeting February District Committee Meeting Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting March 1 District Committee Meeting 8 Roundtable 22 Commissioner Staff Meeting 24 District Pinewood Derby 30-4/1 Cub and Family Troop 525 went camping recently at Fort Henry. The older boys completed a 15 mile hike. The younger boys hiked 7 miles and completed their 2nd class hiking requirements. Additionally, they collected nine large bags of trash in the area and removed it when they left. Thanksgiving Titan Style With Thanksgiving behind us and five extra pounds upon us, the Dan Beard District is getting ready for the holidays. During the Thanksgiving weekend Packs 54, 205, 924, 600, 227 and Troop 275 enjoyed a wet day watching the Tennessee Titans win in dramatic fashion against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over 100 tickets were given to the Dan Beard District. These tickets were for Scouts and parents that have never attended a Titans’ game and were a gift by an anonymous donor. New Pack I am excited to announce that Pack 180 over at Una Church of Christ has started back up again, with Natasha Blackshear as the Cubmaster. She has hit the ground running and we are excited to have her in the Scouting family as she guides more than 17 Scouts, parents and volunteers. College of Commissioner Science At the beginning of November, the College of Commissioner Science took place for all commissioners to attend. All of the Dan Beard District commissioners attended; the only district in the council to have perfect attendance. They also had the chance to meet Tico Perez, the National Commissioner, who came in for the weekend to teach some classes and answer questions. Service Projects Back in early fall, the Scouts participated in a few service projects within the community. Pack 429 took a Saturday afternoon to help clean up the community to make it a nicer place to live. Troop 275 got involved in the action and helped out the pack. Troop 275 also held a food drive and collected 1,241 pounds of food. As the district goes forth making our area a better place to live, let me say thank you to everyone that puts on the Scout uniform. It is a better place to live because of the service that you put into the community. Until next time, hope everyone is having a great New Year. Dan Beard - Serving Southeast Nashville Cherokee - Serving Goodlettsville, Joelton, Hendersonville, Inglewood and Madison Winter Camporee The Winter Camporee is coming up. All Boy Scouts and Webelos are invited to come out and join the fun. There will be a Native American theme for the campout, and the boys will get to work on some of the requirements for the Indian Lore Merit Badge. The Camporee is scheduled for February 3rd – 5th at Camp Tubb. Come on out and learn how to play Indian games. District Chairman Dr. Russ Hamblen District Commissioner Richard McBride District Executive Ryan Olynick Cogioba - Serving Fort Campbell, Houston, Montgomery and Stewart Counties Black Fox Unit Spotlight This picture comes from Thanksgiving Dinner put on by Pack 542. Pack 542 is a great pack out of Cassville, TN and led by their Cubmaster Kaye Henry. The Black Fox District would like to say thank you for putting on a good program for the boys out in Cassville. David Crockett - Serving Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wayne Counties Noblin to serve as David Crockett District Chairman Jeff Noblin, CEO of Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg, has agreed to serve as our district’s chairman for 2012. An Eagle Scout himself, Jeff is looking forward to having the opportunity to meeting all of you, and leading our district through another great year. Please Join Us at the January 27th Duck River District Leader and Eagle Recognition Banquet All adult leaders in the Duck River District, as well as the 2010 Eagle Class of the Duck River District, are invited to attend the Duck River District Banquet on Friday evening, January 27th at Vest Hall on the campus of Columbia Academy. The cost of the banquet is underwritten by “Friends of Scouting” so there is no cost for our leaders and Eagle Scouts and their families. At the banquet we will recognize 3-4 adult volunteers with the highest award given by a Scouting district - the District Award of Merit (traditionally known as the Long Rifle Award in the Middle Tennessee Council). Also individual leaders, as well as units, will be recognized for outstanding service to youth. We will also be honoring our 2011 Eagle Scout class. Please make reservations in advance so we can make proper arrangements for meals and program items. To reserve a spot at the banquet, please email Activities and Banquet Chairman Christopher Taylor at kitanchapter@yahoo.com, or District Director Allen Crawford at acrawford@mtcbsa.org. Remember to Begin Early on 2012 Recharters Units are encouraged to start early on the recharter process so the membership can be turned in on time for the Journey to Excellence qualification and other considerations such as youth advancement. Units are encouraged to use the online recharter program which can be found on the council website at www.mtcbsa.org. Remember to visit the Middle Tennessee Council website www.mtcbsa.org on a regular basis to keep up with district and council activities, training, etc. 3 12 26 7 9 23 6 8 17 29 January Roundtable District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting February Roundtable District Banquet District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting March Roundtable District Baquet District Committee Meeting BALOO Cub/Boy Sccout Leader Specific Training New Leaders & Venturing Leader Specific Training Commissioner Staff Meeting District Chairman John Petty, DDS District Commissioner Doug Ratliff Senior District Executive Dale Turner 5 12 February District Committee Meeting District Banquet Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable Boy Scout Leader Full Training 17-19 Winter Camporee 2 4 9 1 8 12 27 9 District Chairman Steve Blackmon District Commissioner Vacant District Executive Amanda Oldham 3 8 17 24 Scoutmaster Training Congratulations to our newly trained SCOUTMASTERS! Thank you to David Woodfin for leading the Scoutmaster Specific trainings held in October and November. District Banquet The Elk River District Banquet will be held on February 4, 2012. The theme for this year’s banquet is “Scouting Across the Nation”. The awards for leader recognition, camping, and advancement will be presented. Summertime Pack awards, Quality Unit awards, Roundtable Attendance awards, and Veteran award will also be presented along with the Long Rifle/District Award of Merit. Please forward your nomination forms to Dale Turner. The forms are available on the BSA website. Exploring Programs High school students from private and public schools in Davidson County are exploring several more career fields being offered by Lipscomb University, Vanderbilt University, and US Community Credit Union. Career fields including Information Technology, Business, Engineering, and Finance are up and running posts this year. For more information about the exciting possibilities with the Davidson County exploring posts or to reserve your spot, please visit www.exploringmtc.com. Exploring is now available on Facebook! The Middle Tennessee Council Exploring Program now hosts a Facebook page. Support Exploring in Davidson County, go to www.facebook.com/exploringmtc like the page! January 14-15 Midnight Ski Adventure February District Committee Meeting Scout Leader Roundtable March District Committee Meeting Annual Business Meeting Leader Roundtable Merit Badge Camp District Pinewood Derby March District Committee Meeting Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting BALOO Training Thank you to Morris Vanattia and staff for leading the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation training recently held in the Elk River District on October 22. The district has 12 new BALOO trained leaders to work with the Cub Scout packs. Winter Camporee Troop 391 invites all Elk River District troops to Arrowhead for a chilling Winter Survival experience. The winter camporee will take place on February 17-19. Come and join your fellow Troops for camaraderie, fun, and learning! District Chairman Ed Lancaster District Commissioner Montee Sneed District Director Allen Crawford January District Committee Meeting Scout Leader Roundtable District Annual Leader and Eagle Recognition Banquet January District Committee Meeting Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting Webelos Advancement Weekend Thank you to Crew 399 and Troop 184 for hosting activities for Elk River District’s Webelos Advancement Weekend. The Webelos were given the opportunity to earn advancements in Map and Compass, Obstacle Course, Fire Building, Knot Tying and First Aid. Troop 184 assisted the Webelos in earning their Outdoorsman badge. Special thanks to Shelia Taylor, Stephen Farrington and staff for setting up the weekend for the Webelos. February No Events Planned 1 March District Committee Meeting Thank You The Exploring District would like to thank Chairman Steve Blackmon for sponsoring the quarterly Exploring District Committee Meeting. This meeting was met with an amazing amount of synergy from the volunteers that were present. Crucial positions within the district including Training Chair, Membership Chair, and District Commissioner responsibilities and goals for 2012 were the central topics of discussion. Please join us for the next district meeting in March featuring warm cookies! Fire EMS Weekend All Fire and EMS posts are invited to participate in the weekend long event held at the Tennessee State Fire Academy in Bell Buckle, TN. On April 13th – 15th we will begin this training and competition event. Explorers will get a chance to participate in at a facility where active firefighters train. Please contact Amanda Oldham at aoldham@mtcbsa.org for more information and how you can join this weekend event. Exploring - Serving Davidson and Williamson Counties Duck River - Serving Lewis, Marshall, Maury and Perry Counties David Crockett Scouters honored at OA Winter Banquet The David Crockett District’s chapter in the Order of the Arrow received the Service to Scouting award as well as the Honor Chapter distinction. Mikel Venable was honored with the Founders Award. Troy Box received the Flying Eagle Award. Luke Boruff and Sonny Box received their Vigil honor distinction. Sonny Box received the Kitchen Belt Buckle. District Chairman Chancellor J. B. Cox District Commissioner Wayne Chunn District Executive Joseph Steadman Elk River - Serving Bedford, Coffee, Franklin and Moore Counties Boy Scouts “get lost” at 2011 Fall Camporee This year’s David Crockett District Fall Camporee was held in Lynnville at Milky Way Farm, the farm of the late Frank Mars, founder of the Mars Candy Company. The participating Boy Scouts got to test their compass skills with an orienteering course, organized by longtime Scouter, Bill Wendt. Mr. Wendt organized four different courses that encompassed the over 1000 acres that comprise the beautiful Milky Way Farm. Each course covered a distance of around three miles through some very intense terrain. Mr. Wendt led a refresher course on orienteering on Friday night at his cabin near the farm. He must have done a pretty good job because everyone made it to the final destination, the mausoleum created for Frank Mars. This location has some of the most spectacular views in Giles County, and most likely, Middle Tennessee. This was a truly awesome Camporee, and the over 70 Scouts that participated had a great time. We all need to give a special thanks to Mr. Bill Wendt for setting up the logistics of the orienteering course and securing this magnificent location for us to have this year’s Camporee. We also need to thank Mrs. Lynn Golden and her family, the owners of Milky Way Farms, for allowing us to use their property for this event. Hermitage - Serving Donelson, Hermitage, Mt, Juliet and Gladeville Dodson Appreciation Celebration On Thursday, October 6, 2011, Cub Scout Pack 43 made a special presentation to the Pack’s sponsor organization Dodson Elementary and the Dodson PTO. Cub Scouts from each den participated in presenting the Colors and leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegience. A new American Flag was presented to Dodson Elementary Principal Tiffany Curtis and PTO President Joyce Shrieve, along with a Plaque of Appreciation in recognition of Dodson Elementary and the Dodson PTO for sponsorship and support of Pack 43 for over 60 years. Highland Rim Hikes Latimer During The Fall Camporee! For the 2012 Highland Rim Fall Camporee, nine Troops from the district traveled to what is rapidly becoming known as the Philmont of the East. Scouts hiked to scenic vistas, toured the new facilities, and marveled at the beauty of Lake Joe Long. During the camporee, Troops competed in a variety of activities such as a biathlon, dinner cook-off, and a tug-of-war. According to one Scoutmaster “I have been to 3 or 4 Fall Camporees and feel this was the finest yet.” We would like to thank Emory Henley, the camporee Scoutmaster, and Joe Webb, Highland Rim camping chair, for making this event such a success! The Loss of a Scout Highland Rim is deeply saddened by the death of Scout Brian Tyler Brown. Brian was a junior at Sycamore High School and a member of Troop 545 in Ashland City. Brian was an honorable and dedicated Scout and will be greatly missed. Honoring Veterans Troops and Packs throughout the district showed thankfulness and patriotism to our nation’s veterans. Scouts participated in community Veterans Day parades and ceremonies in all four counties of Highland Rim. All of our Scouts and Scouters would like to sincerely thank our veterans for their dedication and sacrifice. Waverly Pack 575 marched 31 Scouts in the Humphreys County Veterans Day parade. Each Scout was presented with their own American flag by the Exchange Club of Waverly’s “Give a kid a flag” program. District Chairman Chris Remke District Commissioner Jim Hardin District Director David Zimmerle Baloo The James E West BALOO training will be held on January 21, 2012 at Belle Meade United Methodist Church, 121 Davidson Road. Our Cubmaster for the event will be our very own Kathy Gaidos. The cost for the event will be $10; this will include the cost of the cooking demonstrations (which you get to eat) and lunch. It is mandatory that Packs have a BALOO trained adult on overnight trips that are not sanctioned MTC events (please check Tour Plan for specific information). Please encourage your Pack to have at least two BALOO trained leaders. You will learn the basics of what you need to do to insure you have a safe outdoor experience on your campouts. Please RSVP to Georgann Wilson at gwilson@mtcbsa.org or call 615 383 9724. We hope to see you there. Popcorn Sale Thank You A big thanks to Samantha Elliot for chairing our popcorn efforts this year. We certainly were popping along with a 27% increase over last years sales! We had several units sell for the first time and, thanks to the hard work of the boys and adults, we have about 30% more money funding our programs in the West District. 3 7 10 17 28 January District Committee Meeting Webelo Pin Day Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting District Banquet 21 26 January BALOO District Banquet 9 3 7 8 15 28 February Winter Camp District Committee Meeting Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting District Calendar Planning February District Committee Meeting Roundtable 8 March District Committee Meeting Roundtable 6 10 13 20 30 March District Committee Meeting BALOO Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting Spring Camporee Roundtable Growth Since we have moved our Roundtables to Belle Meade United Methodist Church, we have seen about a 200% increase in participation on the Boy Scout side, and a 400% increase in Cub Scout Roundtable. This is outstanding and we have two very well prepared Commissioners spearheading this growth. Richards Hill and Kathy Gaidos are delivering a quality program that is well worth the drive. We will not meet in January due to the District Banquet, but will resume the normal schedule in February of meeting every 2nd Thursday at 7 PM. See you there. District Chairman Howard Gentry District Commissioner Sabrina Gresham Scoutreach Director Shameka Freeman District Executive David Edwards, III Nashboro District Fall Camporee The relays were very successful—the Scouts strategized with the others in their troop after being told what they would be doing. The Scouts had fun and competed with all their heart. The district would like to thank Sabrina, Blake, Michael, Tim, and Linda for serving as timekeepers and judges. The winners of the day’s competitions were: First Place, Troop 90; Second Place, Troop 77; and Third Place, Troop 35. Cash prizes to add to the Troop’s coffers were awarded. District Chairman Dan Cook District Commissioner Kenyon DuPré District Executive Bradford Shoemaker 17 January Commissioner Staff Meeting District Committee Meeting Cub/Boy Scout Leader Specific Training Venturing Specific Training New Leader Specific Training Roundtable 7 14 21 25 February Commissioner Staff Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable BALOO 6 13 20 24 March Commissioner Staff Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable District Banquet 3 10 14 9 16 17 January Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting District Committee Meeting 6 10 20 21 February Roundtable District Banquet Commissioner Staff Meeting District Committee Meeting 5 17 19 20 24 March Roundtable BALOO Commissioner Staff Meeting District Committee Meeting District Pinewood Derby The Scouts, of course, had the camporee-wide football game. The weather was great for outdoor activities. All the Scouts went on the nature hike along with Sabrina Gresham and Jerry Schwieger. We identified a lot of plants and animals. The skits were very funny and entertaining. We had a great time in the Nashboro District at our Fall Camporee. It will be a wonderful memory for all of us for some time. Nashboro District Holiday Round Table Dinner Key leaders on the commissioner staff decided to change things up a little with a holiday dinner during Roundtable. A time of fellowship and fun is always welcomed in Scouting. Everyone brought dishes and desserts, which created an element of surprise. Food has a way of making a meeting more exciting. As we reflected over a successful year in 2011, we have to give thanks to Alicia Riggans for serving as our Cub Scout Round Table Commissioner and Bill Martin for serving as Boy Scout Round Table Commissioner. Nashboro - Serving North, East and Downtown Nashville Highland Rim - Serving Cheatham, Dickson, Hickman and Humphreys Counties Eagle Project - Flag Retirement On Saturday, November 19th, Nicholas Kniazewycz held his Eagle Project by conducting a community flag retirement ceremony for the City of Mount Juliet, TN. Nicholas is a member of Troop 1204 (chartered to St. Stephen Catholic Community in Old Hickory, TN). Various retirement ceremonies were used throughout the day with Scouts from the Troop taking part in the ceremonies and placing flags on the fire. Over 140 flags were retired. Also, a POW flag was donated to the local American Legion Post. As a special addition to his project, the grommets from the flags were collected and will be polished and distributed to veterans. District Chairman Vacant District Commissioner John Hawkins District Executive Mark Dunlap James E. West - Serving Southwest Nashville Backpacking On the first two weekends of November, Troop 1204 (chartered to St. Stephen Catholic Community in Old Hickory) went on two backpacking outings. The first weekend was a beginner backpacking trip at Montgomery Bell State Park. This introductory trip was for Scouts new to backpacking. The follow weekend, the Troop headed to Frozen Head State Park and hiked over eight miles and climbed to the top of the fire tower. This trip provided an opportunity for the Scouts to experience backpacking like might be found at Philmont, where the Troop is heading in 2013. Natchez Trace - Serving Williamson County District OLS/OWLS The Natchez Trace District Training Team outdid themselves, November 11th and 12th at “The Barn” by providing BALOO, Outdoor Leadership Skills for Boy Scout and Webelos Leaders all at the same time and location. While challenging the windy weather, 63 Scouters completed OLS/OWLS and 31 Cub Scouters completed BALOO. 5 26 28 9 23 January District Committee Meeting District Commissioner Staff Roundtable District Awards Banquet February District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable March District Committee Meeting Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable 23-25 Spring Camporee 1 22 District Chairman Dr. Steve Johns District Commissioner Justin Myrick District Director Jeremy Belk January Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable 10 Eagle Board of Review 20-21 Lock In 26 District Committee Meeting 28 TTU Merit Badge University 5 2 23 1 6 10 20 22 District Chairman Dr. Tracy Pack District Commissioner Bob Martin District Director Mike Cowles Welcome Let’s give a big welcome to Dr. Tracy Pack as our new district chairman. Dr. Pack has a strong background in Scouting. Some of his accomplishments include; attaining the rank of Eagle as a youth, serving as a Den Leader, Cubmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster and most recently as the Assistant District Chairman. He has served as a Table Host for the Friends of Scouting Luncheon and also is very active in the Murfreesboro community. Training Without knowledge it would be very difficult to guide our young folks to success. There are several ways you can be trained and I encourage you to get as much information as possible. Throughout the year our district offers face to face training, hands on training and there is always the opportunity for you to go online and train. Also, if you have not taken the time to do so, please update your records with our Training Chairperson Mindi Bell. Winter Camporee The annual Trail of Tears Winter Camporee at Camp Tubb was a great success. Thanks to all that participated and special thanks go out to Troop 197 for being the host. Thanks to Dan Onkst for pulling all the events together. We all look forward to next year. District Banquet It is about that time of year again where we celebrate the accomplishments of the district and more importantly, the accomplishment of our volunteers. The banquet will take place Saturday, March 10th, at Blackman United Methodist Church. If you have any awards you want to receive, please turn those in as soon as possible to Marty Bell or Mike Cowles. The Future As all of you know, society is a bit troubling right now, but, I assure you we live in the “GREATEST COUNTRY” there is. We, as Americans, have rights no one else has and to ensure we keep those rights it is up to us to give our young folks everything they need to be successful by learning how to do things the right way. By being a part of the Scouts, they can and will do the right things to continue making this the best country in the world. THANKS for all you do and I will see you on the Trail…. January Roundtable Commissioner Staff Meeting 26 District Committee Meeting 27-28 Winter Camporee 5 2 23 25 1 10 29 February Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting Boy Scout Leader Training MTSU MBU March Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable District Banquet District Committee Meeting 10 28 6 13 14 25 6 10 12 17 31 Fall Events We have just had a great Scouting fall season. Our Viking Challenge was a huge success. Many fine young Vikings came out to compete in the games, and best one another. Thank you Dan Fenlon for chairing a great Fall event! Webelos Weekend has also passed for this year, and thanks for that goes to Virginia Mayfield! This was the first Scouting event that Virginia has chaired, and did anyone else think she was a natural at it? It felt like she had done a hundred of them to me. Cool at night, beautiful days, and lots of boys and adults having fun. That is how this year’s fall events played out. February Cub Camp Kick-Off Commissioner Staff Meeting District Committee Meeting March Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable Eagle Board of Review Scoutmaster Position Specific Training District Banquet District Committee Meeting District Chairman Pete Williston District Commissioner Doug deLong District Executive Scott McRae 3 9 District Banquet Please remember to submit all adult training awards for yourself and your leaders, as the District Banquet is fast approaching. Please come spend the evening with us as we celebrate each others dedication to a truly great program that enriches the lives of countless young people, and many who are just young at heart. BE SURE to submit your nominations for the District Award of Merit (LongRifle) and the Frank Bush award. We always have a great meal and an entertaining evening. Thanks guys! January Commissioner Staff Meeting Roundtable District Committee Meeting OA District Banquet February Commissioner Staff Meeting District Committee Meeting Roundtable Cub Scout Leader Specific Training Pinewood Derby March Commisssioner Staff Meeting Cumberland MBU Roundtable District Committee Meeting Cub Scout Leader Specific Training Boy Scout Leader Specific Training BALOO Fall Camporee - Let the Adventure Begin After a long, winding, ascending road trip on an October Friday afternoon, the Troops of Walton Trail arrived for their first fall camporee at a special place on the Cumberland Plateau, the new BSA high adventure reservation called Latimer, where they could “Let the Adventure Begin.” As host for the event, Troop 302 was truly “smokin”, Mother Nature was her colorful best, and the fish were jumping for joy in the manmade lake, the centerpiece for surrounding campers. The Man in the Moon even showed up at nightfall, saving much battery life and lighting the way on the chilly nights. During the daytime, the Troops explored some of the 1,500 acres of rugged, diverse forest and encountered high elevation escarpments which offered a bird’s view of treetops and streams below. After a Saturday night feast and bonding at the bonfire, Troops and guest Webelos settled in for their last night with thankfulness and dreams of returning to this awesome place to continue their adventure. Be part of the growth in Walton Trail If you have a passion for the Scouting Program, NOW is the time to join in and help shape the future of not only young men, but also of Walton Trail. As we build a strong foundation, the need for new volunteers becomes more important than ever. The units in each city and county have grown stronger; with that we have the opportunity to strengthen the infrastructure that supports the individual units. In addition to growing the traditional units we have expanded the programs in Venturing as well as Exploring. With that growth comes the need for leadership to properly serve the youths who are participating. Please contact Doug deLong at 615-897-2039 if you would like to contribute. Any assistance is appreciated. Walton Trail - Serving Macon, Smith, Trousdale Counties, Lebanon and Watertown Trail of Tears - Serving Cannon and Rutherford Counties Cub and Family Weekend The Natchez Trace District Cub and Family will take place the following weekend, April 13th thru 15th, with location TBD at press time. All Cub Scout Packs and their families will be taking part in the weekend filled with lots of fun. District Chairman Craig Burford District Commissioner Gene Poe District Director Maribeth Hughes Upper Cumberland - Serving Clay, Jackson, Overton and Putnam Counties Spring Camporee The Natchez Trace District Spring Camporee will take place at Parish Scout Reservation March 23-25, 2012. All Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Team, and Venturing Crews are encouraged to attend. Our theme will be Emergency Preparedness. The District Activities and Camping committees are working hard on a great schedule of events. Be sure it’s in your plans to attend! Warioto - Serving Robertson and Sumner Counties Roundtable Every month we have an opportunity for you and your leaders to fellowship, LEARN, and have fun. Roundtable is for all leaders and is the best place to get information on upcoming events and activities in both the District and the Council. Newcomers are always welcome as we share ideas, ask questions and help each other out. Roundtables are held every 2nd Monday of the month. Upcoming Events in the New Year 2012 promises to be another exciting year for activities in the Warioto District. We are currently in the process of planning the District Banquet. While we work at securing a date and location, start turning in your requests for the knots and awards that your unit is eligible for. The highlight of this evening will be the presentation of the Long Rifle Award. As if the boys need reminding, there is a ton of fun just around the corner for the Warioto Scouts. The Pinewood Derby, the Spring Cub and Family and Boy Scout Camporee and the annual Warioto Ski trip are all currently in the planning stages with dates to be announced in the near future. Stay tuned for more information on these events. Something for everyone Thank you to each of your for your support you give our young people. The Warioto District wants all Scout parents to feel welcome at all activities. If you have questions or concerns or would like to volunteer with the District but are not quite sure where or what to volunteer with, please feel free to contact Kyle Beighle at kbeighle@mtcbsa.org. Unit Spotlight If your unit has participated in a unique activity that you would like spot lighted, please send a short paragraph and a picture in a jpeg file to Kyle and it may just appear in an upcoming issue of Jet Trails. District Chairman Jim Schmidt District Commissioner Jim Hall District Executive Kyle Beighle 9 19 23 January District Committee Meeting Roundtable Boy Scout Camp Promotion Commissioner Staff Meeting February 13 District Committee Meeting Roundtable Cub Camp Kickoff 17-19 Winter Camporee 27 Commissioner Staff Meeting March 12 District Commissioner Meeting Roundtable 17 BALOO/OWL 23-24 OLS 26 Commissioner Staff Meeting Unit Marketing Award of Excellence Troop 0120 Arlington Church of Christ Brennen Ashton Orrick Troop 0624 Bellevue United Methodist Church Harrison Arthur Hale Troop 0313 LDS Church-McMinnville Ward-McMinnville Stake Michael Robert Piana Troop 0031 St. Georges Episcopal Church Hayden T. Pennington Troop 0313 LDS Church-McMinnville Ward-McMinnville Stake Jacob Michael Poag Troop 0093 Forest Hills United Methodist Church Hamilton Ray Spivey Troop 0888 First UMC of McMinniville Anderson William Rader Troop 0031 St. Georges Episcopal Church Description: The Unit Award of Marketing Excellence is for Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, Posts and Ships. The award is designed to encourage units to share all the good things they do with their local media such as T.V., radio, local papers, school newspapers, church bulletins, and any other media. How to Apply: A unit will complete the application form along with a copy of the media that was published. The application and the media will then need to be mailed or delivered to: Middle Tennessee Council-Boy Scouts of America, 3414 Hillsboro Pike, PO Box 150409, Nashville, TN 37215 Recognition: Participation - All units who submit an application will receive a certificate along with a special streamer for their unit flag. Quarterly Winners will receive a special patch for each member of their unit. Natchez Trace Cherokee Travis J. Fugate Charron Troop 0007 Hendersonville Church of Christ Neal Rogers Babb Troop 0130 Berrys Chapel Church of Christ Andrew Lubomir Hnilica Troop 0074 Madison Church of Christ Bryce Kirksen Dahl Troop 0130 Berrys Chapel Church of Christ Robert James Duncan Troop 0298 Nolensville First United Methodist Church Willis Mark Enlow Troop 0013 Christ Community Church Samuel E. Giarratana Troop 0086 East Brentwood Presbyterian Church Cogioba Heath Christian Rives Troop 0365 Sango United Methodist Church Dan Beard Benjamin Clark Johns Troop 1913 LDS Church-Franklin Stake-3rd Ward Robert Jon Gallagher, II Troop 0210 St. Edwards Church K of C Council 9586 Ryan Matthew Limpus Troop 0137 Fourth Ave. Church of Christ Anthony Lamar Stewart Troop 0004 South End United Methodist Church Brian Alan Mallard Troop 0016 Epworth United Methodist Church Kevin Nentwig Troop 0130 Berrys Chapel Church of Christ William Elliot Paris Troop 0135 First Presbyterian Church of Franklin Paul August Rowland Troop 0298 Nolensville First United Methodist Church Jonathon Kyle Elliott Troop 0275 Hamilton United Methodist David Crockett Christopher L. Bowling Troop 0466 Green River Baptist Church Alexander Thomas Risner Troop 0466 Green River Baptist Church Michael Keith Schueler Troop 0013 Christ Community Church Duck River Christopher Lee Harris Troop 0103 Columbia Rotary Club Ryan Allen Powell Crew 0007 Maury Hills Church Aaron Patrick Schultz Troop 0173 Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Paul Robert Seaton Troop 0118 Seaton Capital Investments Jonathan Matthew Terry Troop 0352 Chapel Hill Lions Club Troop 0171 New Life Christian Church Elk River Does your unit have a story that has received local media attention? If so, we want you to share it with us. The Council Marketing Committee has designed a new recognition program for those units who get media attention for the things they do. Caleb Pless Baker Troop 0332 Hillsboro United Methodist church William Jonathan Evans Troop 0014 St. Andrews-Sewanee School Congratulations to Pack 425 out of Warioto chartered to First Presbyterian Church of Gallatin for winning this quarter’s Merits of Marketing Award! Pack 425 has had articles and photos featured in the church bulletin of the activities the pack has participated. Some of these include clean up for the church preschool, the Memorial Day flag placement, and a food bank drive. Troop 0042 Gordon Jewish Community Center Jacob Cole Crim Loyd Alan Warf Unit Award Application for Marketing Excellence can be downloaded at www.mtcbsa.org under Volunteer, News & Marketing. Vikas Kumar Black Fox Cody Lee Hopkins Troop 0184 First UMC of Winchester Nickolai Robert Janosek Troop 0158 First UMC of Tullahoma Mens Club Jackson Robert Petty Troop 0402 Knights of Columbus Council 3991 Hermitage Kenneth Aaron Brown Troop 0150 Cloyds Cumberland Presbyterian Church John Avery Cox Troop 0342 St. Phillips Episcopal Church Matthew A. Garcia Troop 0438 LDS Church-Hermitage Branch-Nashville Stake Nathaniel Hughes Troop 0439 LDS Church-Mt. Juliet Ward-Nashville Stake Jacob Willis Payne Troop 0054 American Legion Post 88 Highland Rim Payton N. Burlingame Troop 0593 Dickson Cumberland Presbyterian Church Isaac Stephen Forster Troop 0593 Dickson Cumberland Presbyterian Church Evan Mayhew Koellein Troop 0555 American Legion Post 115 William Hunter Smiley Troop 0076 Grace Baptist Church James E. West Jyotishka Biswas Troop 0087 Belle Meade United Methodist Church Michael A. Cauthen Troop 0042 Gordon Jewish Community Center William Bowers Farrar Troop 0011 Christ the King Parish Council Harrison Palmer Hilt Troop 0121 Woodmont Baptist Church Jonathan Luke Sullenger Troop 0013 Christ Community Church Samuel Byrne Tiratto Troop 0005 New Hope Community Church Trail of Tears Blake Alexander Adams-Manuel Troop 0538 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Carl Edward Adkins, III Troop 0398 St. Marks UMC Mens Club Lansdon Cole Alcorn Troop 0416 First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro Edwin Jacob Bolden Troop 0123 Eagleville Lions Club Michael Tanner Dill Troop 0538 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Austin Carter Hill Troop 0197 Fellowship United Methodist Church Karl Andrew Stockdale Klaus Troop 0398 St. Marks UMC Mens Club Joseph William Onkst Troop 0197 Fellowship United Methodist Church Riley Olin Osborne Crew 0374 Blackman United Methodist Church David William Reagan Troop 0398 St. Marks UMC Mens Club Ian Hendrick Zijlstra Troop 0448 Trinity Methodist Church Mens Club Upper Cumberland Michael Todd Burks Troop 0156 St. Michaels Church Wesley Aaron Byrne Troop 0108 Brotherhood First Methodist Church Michael Collins Troop 0156 St. Michaels Church Collin Alexander Guidry Troop 0196 Parents of Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ Jared David Hof Troop 0156 St. Michaels Church Marshall Taylor Nye Troop 0018 Monterey Lions Club David Michael ThompsonTroop 0072 Netherland Church of Christ Bret Wesley Vetter Troop 0196 Parents of Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ Travis Lee Williams Troop 0196 Parents of Jefferson Ave. Church of Christ Walton Trail Samuel Kane Hulsey Troop 0643 First UMC of Lebanon Taylor Daniel Swain Troop 0748 LDS Church-Lebanon Branch-Madison Stake James Curtis Warde Troop 0302 Knights of Columbus Middle Tennessee Council (615) 383-9724 Boy Scouts of America, 3414 Hillsboro Pike PO Box 150409, Nashville, TN 37215 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID NASHVILLE, TN PERMIT NO 454