sky territory - Adventure Princesses

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ADVENTURE
PRINCESSES
RUNNING WATERS
UPCOMING EVENTS :
5/18 Putt-Putt
5/26 Memorial Parade
5/30 Spring Camp I
6/06 Spring Camp II
In this Issue: Putt-Putt, Captains sleepover, Spring Campouts
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Trail Boss’s Report
Yetta Hey Princesses and Dads,
Well we made it through another winter !
I hope everyone enjoyed all the events during the first months of the year. Now
that Spring is finally hear we have a bunch of great events coming up. Putt-Putt
will be at a new location this year check the flier in this issue. The Memorial Day
parade is right around the corner. Wear all your princess attire and let’s have the
biggest group in the parade.
Spring Camp sign-ups were held at the April Frontier meeting, If you missed the
meeting you may still be able to get in. Check the flier in this issue and give me a
call. You don’t want to miss out on all the fun at camp.
By the time you get this letter the Car Race and Fair may have passed. If not this
is a great chance for your Outpost to earn some money by running a booth selling
food or having a game. Contact the Officers in charge ( Sam Santabarbara or
Keith Leggott )It is a fun way to spend the day with your Outpost.
At the June Frontier meeting, we will be having the annual sign contest. Bring
your sign and your daughters for a chance to win a trophy. Be prepared to tell us
about your sign for judging.
See you at the next event.
Friends Always,
Russ and Jessica Lakatos
2008 Trail Boss
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2008 Adventure Princess Event Staff
Date
2/8
2/15
3/2
Event
3/16
Winter Camp I
Winter Camp II
Father/Daughter
Dinner I
Father/Daughter
Dinner II
Easter P arty
4/27
Car Race
5/18
5/26
P utt Putt
Memorial Day
P arade
Spring Camp I
(Fitch)
3/9
5/30
OIC 1
OIC 2
Outpost 1
Russ Lakatos
Russ Lakatos
Jim Zito
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
Tim Hollo
Twisters
Jim Zito
Tim Hollo
Sandstorms
Bruce Kendall
Chris
Walker
Keith Leggett
Rockin’
Cowgirls
Blue Angels
Russ Lakatos
Jim Stewart
Jim Stewart
Crooked
River
Monarch
Butterflies
Crooked
River
Zipping
Zebras
Sam Santabarbara
Tim Wolfe
Steve DeLuca
6/6
Spring Camp II
Russ Lakatos
6/15
7/4
7/20
Fathers Day
July 4th P arade
Boat Race
Bob Gulick
Steve DeLuca
Al P ereksta
8/9
Breakfast in the
P ark
Mid-Summer
Fluff Raid
N. Royalton P arade
Car Rally
Bernie Willoughby
Bob Gulick
Outpost 3
Outpost 4
Diamondbacks
Firecrackers
Grizzly
Bears
Wild
Bears
Rainbow
Bandits
Northern
Lights
Arrowheads
Diamondbacks
P urple
P anthers
AOC
Grey Wolf
Grizzly
Bears
Firebirds
Burning
Cuyahoga
Cougars
Fishing
Derby
Grey Wolf
Burning
Cuyahoga
Bruce Kendall
Bob Gulick
Jaguars
Fall Camp I
Ghost March
Fall Camp II
Russ Lakatos
Al P ereksta
P hil Thorne
Bob Gulick
Wildcats
Mustangs
12/14
Christmas P arty
Al P ereksta
Russ Lakatos
Tim Wolfe
Steve DeLuca
Randy Zabarsky
Greg Noeth
P anda’s
11/11
11/29
Ghost March
Fall Camp III
Ghost March
Family Skate
Overnighter
P hil Thorne
Tim Wolfe
Russ Lakatos
P aul Mathis
P hil Thorne
P aul Mathis
Randy Zabarsky
& Chris
Walker
Sandstorm
Wild
Horses
8/20
10/5
10/17
10/24
11/7
12/19
Festival of Fluff
Steve DeLuca
Bob Gulick
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Outpost 5
Fishing
Derby
Dennis
Miller
P atrick
Thompson
8/22
Ducks
Outpost 2
Shooting
Stars
Fireflies
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Upcoming Adventure Princess Events
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Memo rial
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Officer’s Meeting Fitch (Sun & Camping Fitch
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7:30 Swim
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Friday – 7:30 Free Swim at Ridgewood YM CA for Adventure Princesses & Families
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From the Guides Federation Navigator
Yetta Hey,
I want to start by thanking the Adventure Princess O ffice rs, Dads and Moms that showe d up to
work our annual Night at the Races Fundraise r on Sat March 15 th. The e vent was a total success thanks to
these individuals who showe d up and worke d ve ry hard to ensure the attendees had a good time.
I would also like to comment on the two office rs that run the Princess organization, your Trail
Boss Russ Lakatos and Asst. Trail Boss Phil Thorne . These two office rs are ve ry hard working individuals
and the Princess O rganiz ation should be ve ry proud to have these two guys le ading the Frontie r this year
and next.
As we move now into the se cond quarte r of our year in Guides and Princesses I am seeing that
our two groups are coming togethe r like ne ve r be fore . Whe re there use d to be friction be tween our two
groups the re is now cooperation and compromise . This will only bene fit both organiz ations and strengthen
us to be come bette r. Our groups are the same by nature but diffe rent in name and activities. With that, we
all stand to get be tter by learning how the othe r group does things with the unde rstanding that just because it is diffe rent doesn’t mean it’s not good for the group.
At the start of this last ye ars re cruiting season Russ and I made a ple dge to strengthen the bond
be tween our two great organizations that we both felt had been weakene d by years of backbiting and misunde rstanding of how the othe r group ope rate s. What will tell you is, I can see that those years of e rosion
have turne d into a ye ar of building. So much so that the 2008 Asst Trail Boss Phil Thorne and the 2008
Compass Beare r Jason Ste phens (the e qual to the AP Asst Trail Boss) have already begun to put toge the r a
strategy for the 2009 re cruiting season. Look for furthe r coope ration between the two groups as I have
talke d to Russ and Phil about ge tting the entire O ffice r Corps from both organizations togethe r in a kind
of quasi Summit. This way we can meet each othe r, get to know more about how the othe r group works
and all be come re cruite rs for not only our own organization but the othe rs as well. Both organiz ations
have expe rience d a drop in membe rship. Partially due to e conomic factors and partially due to demographics. Eithe r way, the numbe rs are down. Russ and I agree d that if nothing is done and we both continue d to ope rate “business as usual” we may only have 5 years or so left be fore both groups would by nece ssity end up merging and we both agree d that is some thing that we ne ve r want to see happen. The Bigcreek
Fe deration and the Bigcreek Frontie r are two ve ry spe cial groups as Guides and Princesses are concerne d.
If you look at the surrounding communities the y eithe r have no AG/AP program or it is a mini organiz ation that is combine d and Russ and I feel those groups have lost the true meaning and spirit of why the
Guides and Princesse s we re forme d.
So he re is what I will leave you with. If you know a dad who is in the othe r organization and you
see him out in his AG/AP sweatshirt or T-shirt introduce yourself tell him “Ye tta Hey!” good to see you!
Go to the Fe de ration mee tings and Frontier meetings. Mee t the othe r great dads just like you that made a
commitment to their child and lets’ all toge ther continue to build a strong “ADVENTURE” program!
Da Ne y Ho!
Pals Forever
Dan and Michael Logan
2008 Federation Navigators
“Father, a needy one stands before you, I who speak am he”
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Ferocious Firebirds: Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!!! As we did last year, we will be selling pizza at this year’s Car
Race. Come to our booth and enjoy a slice of Pepperoni, Sausage or Cheese pizza!
Firecrackers: The Firecrackers had a lot of fun at the Easter party. Hope everyone liked the crafts. Getting
ready for our meeting at the Conner's to start our Dad's car. We’re working hard on our Daughter's cars also. See
you all at the race!!
Fireflies: The Fireflies had at great time at the Father Daughter Dinner. The dinner was delicious and dancing
was fun. Also, we had a fun time at the Easter Egg Hunt. The girls had the most fun with the inflatable slide. We
will be raffling off a bike at the Derby Car Race so be sure to visit our Bean Bag Toss game to enter the raffle.
Friends Always!
Grey Wolf: no report
Mighty Pandas: T he Pandas were ready to come out of a long winter’s hibernation on March 8 th for a tour of
the Seven Hills Fire Station. However, this season’s worst snowstorm shut down a lot of cities, and the Fireman
were out on a call. T herefore, we went back into hibernation. The Pandas plan to speak with Punxsutawney Phil
about his predictions! We will reschedule our visit for April, as we strive for our Health & Safety recognition.
Shooting Stars: The Shooting Stars enjoyed the Father Daughter Dinner Dance as it is always one of the best
events. The girls enjoyed dressing up and dancing and the dads enjoyed themselves as well too. The gang is looking forward to some warmer weather and going to Spring Camp.
Wild Cats: no report
Wild Horses: The Wild Horses had a wonderful time at the Father/Daughter Dinner and the Egg Hunt. We're
looking forward to tearing up the track at the Car Race with some serious Horse Power. We are also looking forward to Spring Camp. The girls are still talking about Winter Camp!! FRIENDS ALWAYS!!!!!
Zi pping Zebras: Yetta Hey Everyone!!!! With Spring Break and Easter, this month went by too fast.
We attended the Easter Party and had a good time. The kids enjoyed the Easter Bunny, Egg hunt and the Inflatable.
Congratulations Alyssa Buettner who came in second place in the Easter Egg Decorating Contest and even won a
raffle prize. We are all working on our cars for the Car Race coming up and hoping to win this year.
If you’re not receiving my e-mails
contact me
Steve, Lauryn & Olivya DeLuca
Fire Territory Scout 2008
firescout@thebigcreekfrontier.org
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SKY TERRITORY
My name is Tim Hollo and I am the 2008 Sky Territory Scout.
Email address: skyscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Outpost reports are due on the 1st of each month.
Diamondbacks – We had a great time at easter party as well as working the easter
party. We would also like to congradulate Jessica Gaughan for winning third place in
the egg decorating contest. Good Job! We are now preparing for the car race as well
as building our first outpost car for the trailboss race. See you there.
The S and S torms – Getting our cars ready for the car race. We has some Easter
Party Winners: Second Place for the Sky Territory Easter Egg Decorating Contest
went to Summer Whelan and The Running Waters Color Contest winner for the Sky
Territory was Sarah Ambruster - well done!
Rainbow Bandits – We had a great time at the Easter Party now we are getting focused on the car race.
The Rock’in Cowgirls – Here in the “Rockin’ Cowgirls” stable we are all relaxing
and getting ready for the car race. We had a blast running the games at the “Egg
Hunt”. We kinda lost control towards the end, it was a massive sword fight with the
putt putt sides(pool noodles)!!! We will blame it on “Condiment-M an” A.K.A. Patrick!! Great job Bruce, and all who helped him make the “Egg Hunt” a blast!!!!
That’s about it here,short and sweet!!!!
The Northern Lights – The Northern Lights had a great time working two events at
the start of the year. We worked the 2nd half of the bowling event and we also ran the
registration, raffle,and the egg hunt at the Easter party. All the dads and daughters
enjoyed our first winter camp. We would of liked more snow but the girls quickly
learned how to sled on slope covered in gravel. We all dressed in our best and arrived
in numbers for our first Father/Daughter Dance. What a great time was had by all.
The Northern Lights Shining above the rest !!!!
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SUN TERRITORY
The past events were really cool, the Easter Party was a lot of fun with good food. Get yourselves ready for
a good camp out coming up along with the parade and the end of the school year. Hope to see all of you at
the next event.
Tim (Thunder Bird) Brandi (Thunder Cat) Brieann (Thunder Star) The Wolfe Pack.
Remember: The Sun Shines on Everything.
The Mustangs are getting excited about the upcoming pinewood derby and also planning to enter an Outpost Ride in the event when we gather at the cabin of Emily and M ike M cKim. Hmmm, wonder what we
should name our car ...
SUNDAY !!
SUNDAY !!!
SUNDAY !!!!
... when you're near it, you'll hear it.
The AOC is recovering from the Easter Egg Party. Ava placed for best decorated and coloring contest.
Bernie and Ava are planning the next outpost activity, perhaps basking in the warm local waters. We look
forward to filling your stomachs w/ hot dogs and hostess snacks at the Car Race and Fair. We’re scouring
the archives for our next lip sink. Can you believe spring camp is almost here? See you soon bring those
walking shoes and bike peddlers for Fitch. Yetta Hey!!!!!!
The Monarch Butterflies have been getting tired of being wrapped up in their cocoons and cannot wait till
we can bust out and enjoy the spring weather...we had a blast at the dad and daughter formal dinner...the
girls are really looking forward to camping at Camp Fitch this summer..we are also excited about the car
races...
Yetta Hey to all...
Burning Cuyahoga's had a lot of fun at the father daughter dinner. The dad's looked sharp in their suits
and Kyla, Jessica, M egan, M ckenzie, Olivia, Riley, Shae, and M el all were beautiful. Unfortunately, Emily
could not make it, but she's looking forward to making it up next year. We had a small turn out for the
Easter Party, but fun was had by those who attended. Next up car race. Come to our famous Water Balloon
Booth and soak your favorite officer...hint...Russ is in our tribe!!!!!!!!!!!
Jaguars: planning for car race and camp- The Kendalls went to sunny Florida and the rest of us stayed
here and enjoyed the wet and cold weather.
Arrowheads: aiming to get their running waters reports in.
Twisters: getting into the swing for the upcoming events.
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Forest Territory
A Note from the 2008 Forest Territory S cout: May 2008
Yetta Hey and hello to all the members of the Forest Territory! By the time you read this, the Car Race
will have come and gone and the Spring Campout will be just around the corner. Boy, the year is going
way to fast. If your dad was asleep for the last month and didn’t sign up for Spring Campout at Camp
Fitch, be sure to have him contact Trailboss Russ as soon as possible. We have some great things
planned for this campout and it’s sure to be an awesome time. As always, if you have any questions,
concerns or need any information (or car kits), please don’t hesitate to call or email me.
Sam_santabarbara@hotmail.com or 216-466-3537.
Sam and Jennifer Santabarbara
The Mighty Ducks- Not much on the M ighty Duck front. The M ighty Ducks met at the M esko home
and began discussions of where to go with our wampum. Jellystone Park seems like it will happen. The
Ducks had a great turnout for their last Father Daughter dance and are looking forward to spring campout at Camp Fitch. Quack Quack for now, We are The M ighty Ducks....A Quack Above The Rest
The Grizzly Bear – We had a few members show up at the Easter Party. M any thanks to M aria and
Breanna Gentile for helping to sell pinewood derby cars at the Easter Party. Also, thanks to M rs. Thorne
for covering the pinewood derby car station while the Forest Scout did some crafts and ate some food
with his daughter! The girls really enjoyed the crafts and the food was outstanding. We are planning on
a get together to build a Grizzly Bear car that will eat up the Trailbosses car at the Car Race. See you at
the Spring Campout.
The Mighty Purple Panthers - had a great month of M arch toughing out the cold. We took a trip to
the Kalahari water park to let out some winter steam. The water park doubled in size since last year so
we had more to do than we could imagine. We had plenty of families go to, a great time was had by all
and we're looking forward to going again next year. We're making our plans for the car race and fair
and we're looking forward to SPRING and going to camp Fitch. Friends Always...Annamarie and Sal
Talarico.
The Wild Bears – The Wild Bears had a great time at the Father Daughter Dinner, even though the
snowstorm and late start to the dance caused us to cancel our limo ride. We have rescheduled a ride and
dinner for M ay. The dads and Daughters worked serving food during the Egg Hunt and all went well.
The Dads are looking forward to winning the trail boss race at the Car race. Dads and Daughters are
looking forward to our last trip to Camp Fitch. It is by far the favorite of the Dads and the girls.
Wagons Ho
Dave and M adison M orin
The Cougars – We had a good time at the Easter Party. See you at the Races.
The Rowdie Raccoons . No Report ( boo-hoo)
The Blue Angels – No Report (waah-waah)
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Father’s Day Family Outing
A Night at the Movies
Who: The Whole Family
Where: Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theatre
33395 Lorain Road
North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
http://www.autoramadrivein.com
When: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Arrival Time: TBA
Cost: Adults ages 12 years old and over: $8.00
Children ages 4-11 years old: $3.00
Children ages 3 and under: FREE
Outside Food and Beverage Permit: $5.00 per car
Registration: TBA
The drive-in season will be starting in early April. Next month’s Running Waters will have all of the registration information.
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Dad & Daughter Dinner 2008
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May2008
Egg Decorating Contest
PLACE
NAME of Winner
1 st Place—Sky
Ava Barone—Rockin’ Cowgirls
2 nd Place- Sky
Summer Whelan—Sandstorms
3 rd Place- Sky
Jessica Gaughan—Diamondbacks
1st. Place —Fire
Lily Nelson—Fire Crackers
2 nd Place—Fire
Alyssa Buettner—Zipping Zebras
3 rd Place—Fire
Maddy Vales—Wild Horses
1 st Place—Sun
Ava Willougby—Annie Oaklies/Coyotes
2 nd Place—Sun
Brandi Wolfe—Jaguars
3 rd Place—Sun
Melane Marusa—Burning Cuyahoga
1 st Place—Forest
Breana Gentile—Grizzly Bears
2 nd Place—Forest
Nicole Pereska—Wild Bears
3 rd Place—Forest
Heather Thorne—Wild Bears
RAFFLE WINNERS:
Soccer Ball Basket—Kyla Wagner
Airplane Basket—Danny Przybysz
Princesses Ball Basket—Kaitlya Conner
Horses & Polly Pocket—Madeline Vales
Games—Aidan Althorne
Foam Bear—Alyssa Buettner
Kazoo—Matthew Congeni
RUNNING WATERS DRAWING CONTEST
Sky Territory
Sarah Armbruster-Sandstorms
Fire Territory
Kelly Conner—Firecrackers
Sun Territory
Ava Willoughby—Annie Oaklies/Coyotes
Forest Territory
Anna Horne—Mighty Cougars
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Easter Party
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Princess Birthdays
05/03
05/04
05/05
05/05
05/05
05/09
05/10
05/11
05/14
05/15
05/16
05/16
05/16
05/17
05/21
05/21
05/22
05/25
05/26
05/26
05/26
05/27
05/29
05/30
05/30
Alyssa Matthias
Kate Young
Jenna Spencer
Jessica Gaughan
Nichole Kaminski
Miranda Leggott
Sarah Paukovits
Madaline Bush
Olivia Anastasi
Katie Althouse
Maria Feuerstein
Kylar Munson
Amanda Pawlus
Kristina Mercker
Anna Mathis
Ally Mathis
Shae Sted
Breanna Bryant
Haley Miller
Megan Lollo
Olivia Neff
Nicole Lobianco
Sarah Gulick
Madison Morin
Samantha Rees
Jaguars
Grey Wolf
Northern Lights
Diamondbacks
Jaguars
Wild Horses
Mighty Ducks
Jaguars
Mighty Pandas
Rockin' Cowgirls
Northern Lights
Fire Flies
Fire Crackers
Twisters
Wild Cats
Wild Cats
Burning Cuyahogas
Grizzly Bears
Ferocious Firebirds
Mighty Pandas
Northern Lights
Blue Angels
Fire Crackers
Wild Bears
Sandstorms
Sun
Fire
Sky
Sky
Sun
Fire
Forest
Sun
Fire
Sky
Sky
Fire
Fire
Sun
Fire
Fire
Sun
Forest
Fire
Fire
Sky
Forest
Fire
Forest
Sky
If you have mov ed, changed e-mai l or are not recei vi ng Runni ng Waters, please contact Mem bers hi p
Tracker Ji m Zi to at 440-845-8326 or e-mai l the i nformati on to mem bers hi p14
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The Running Waters 2008 Assembly Schedule:
The assembly begins at 7:00 pm (Sharp) at the McDonald’s
located at Brookpark Road & Tiedeman Road
OUTPOST
Rainbow Bandits
Mighty Ducks
Mustangs
Wild Horses
Mighty Ducks
The Annie Oakley/Coyotes
Northern Lights
DiamondBacks
ASSEMBLY DATE
May 21, 2008
June 25, 2008
July 23, 2008
August 20,2008
September 24, 2008
October 22, 2008
November 19, 2008
December 17, 2008
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Adventure Princesses
Come March in the
Parma Heights Memorial Day Parade
Join us in honoring the brave men and women
who gave their lives fighting for freedom.
Monday May 26th
Start gathering around
9:00 am. Street access
will close at 9:30. We
will march to the Parma
Heights Cemetery.
Look for us in front of the tennis courts behind
the Parma Hts. Library. (Pearl Rd & Ackley Rd)
Get your first Parade patch of 2008.
Parking is available in the service department
parking lot in the back of the Greenbrier Commons. Additional parking is across the street behind Parma South Presbyterian Church.
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LAKE COUNTY CAPTAI NS
BASEBALL GAME AND SLEEPOVER
SAT URDAY, JULY 26, 2008– 7:05 pm
(pre-game parade 6:20 pm)
Lake County Captains
vs
West Virginia Power
$15.00 Sleepover Package
• Includes game ticket, group raffle form and wristband that allow you to re-enter the park after the
game.
• Voucher for post-game snack and Breakfast
• M ovie will be shown on video board approx. 30 minutes after end of game
• Sleepover-bring your own tent; NO stakes in ground, NO food on field
• Lights out 15 minutes after movie
• Breakfast from 6:30 am until 8:00 am; Stadium must be vacated by 8:00 am
Extra tickets available for those attending game and not sleeping over ($7.00)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This event is open to any Registered Adventure Princesses [AP]
or Senior Princesses [SP] (please circle accordingly below)
Dads Name: _____________________________________
Daughters Name: _________________________________ AP SP
Daughters Name: _________________________________ AP SP
Daughters Name: _________________________________ AP SP
Outpost: ________________________________________
Current Territory: Fire
Sun
Forest
Sky
SP
Number Attending Sleepover Package _____ x $15.00 = _____
Number Attending Game Only
_____ x $7.00 = _____
Please make check payable to Lake County Captains
PAYMENT MUS T BE REC EIVED BY JULY 4, 2008
Send form and payment to:
Steve DeLuca
OIC: Steve DeLuca
7316 Renwood Dr.
(440) 724-1826
Parma, OH 44129
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It must be Spring… Fluffs are popping up all
over!
A short play…
Princess: “ Are you an officer of the Big Creek Frontier?”
Officer: “Why yes, I am. And are you an Adventure Princess?”
Princess: “ May I please have some flu ffs?”
Officer: “ Yes, you may.”
So, how often have you been the princess in the little play above? What? You have never
flu ffed, or you have not flu ffed lately? Well, I know this past winter was tough, but spring
is here and maybe with all of the blooming flowers we should also start seeing more princesses on the prowl for flu ffs.
Why do we fluff?
Your flu ff trail is just like your collection of patches on your vest. Both tell an important story. They tell the story of your time in
Adventure Princesses. Each flu ff in your flu ff trail represents a special time as a princess. The tradition of the flu ffs actually goes
back to the American Indians. An American Indian earned feathers by doing things that the tribe considered great. Feathers were not
simply found or taken. They were earn ed by doing good things and they were always given. So the tradition passed down first to
Indian Princesses and then to Adventure Princesses. You earn your flu ffs by attending events (a great thing for you, your outpost and
our Adventure Princess Nation) and by seeing (hunting?) Adventure Princess Offi cers.
When do we fluff?
There are four times to earn flu ffs:
1. Attending events. Many events automatically earn you a fluff. Offi cers can not be flu ffed at an event.
2. Attend the scheduled flu ff raids. These are held every summer and every winter.
3. Attend the officer’s meeting on the 4th Thursday of every month.
4. Fluff an o fficer in public (they should always have their fluffs with them.) Or better yet, do your own raid of a few o ffi cer
homes the next time your outpost gets together. You may want to call (officer’s names, addresses and phone numbers are on
the back of the Running Waters) to make sure they are home. Then again, maybe not. J
How do we fluff?
Once you spot an officer just walk up to him and use the questions from the play at the top.
So, now you know about flu ffing…
And it is time for you and your outpost to start building onto your own personal story.
Notes
To learn more about flu ffs and the other symbols of Adventure Princesses you can find the Adventure Princess Member’s Handbook
at http://www.thebigcreek frontier.org. Click on ‘Member Login’ and then ‘Princess Handbook.’
Rebecca, Sarah and Bob Gulick, Story Teller
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FLUFF RAIDER’S LOG: 2008
There will be a patch given to Princesse s that Fluff Raid the officers at their homes. The first part of this 2-part patch
will be awarded to any Princess who "raids" 14 officers at their home. The second part is for Princesse s who "raid" 5
officers after midnight. Use this Fluff Raiders Log to collect signatures from the officers. When you get the 14 regular
raids and/or 5 midnight raids, then "Raid" the Awards Maker for the patch(es.)
OFFICER:
NAME:
FLUFF
COLOR:
REGULAR
RAID
MIDNIGHT
RAID
1. Trail Boss
Russ Lakatos
Multi
2. Asst. Trail Boss
Phil Thorne
Jim Stewart
Multi
4. Fire Maker
Bernie Willoughby
Lt. Brown
5. Treasure Keeper
Al Pereksta
Red
6. Tally Keeper
Patrick Thompson
Orange
7. Awards Maker
Keith Leggott
Pink
3. Elder
8. Running Waters Editor Greg Noeth
White
Lt. Orange
9. Asst. RW Editor
Randy Zabarsky
Rust
10. Legend Maker
Bruce Kendall
Lt. Pink
11. Asst. Legend Maker
Chris Walker
Aqua
12. Membership Tracker
Jim Zito
Teal
13. Asst. Mem. Tracker
Paul Mathis
Brown
14. Outfitter
Dennis Miller
Purple
15. Storyteller
Bob Gulick
Dark Pink
16. Sky Territory Scout
Tim Hollo
Royal Blue
17. Forest Territory Scout Sam Santabarbara
Green
18. Sun Territory Scout
Tim Wolfe
Yellow
19. Fire Territory Scout
Steve DeLuca
Red
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2008 Adventure Princess
Boat Race & Family Picnic
Sunday July 20 th 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Hinckley Reservation Spillway
Boat Kits on sale Now !
We’ll have…
· Lots of food
· Boat race
· Balloon launch
· Boat decoration contest
· Games
· Swimming
Kits available at all events and at the houses of the OICs
Prices:
$10/family before 7/3, $15family thereafter
You should….
· Build your boat and bring it for the race
· Decorate your boat for the contest
· Bring your swimsuit
· Bring your family
Officers in charge (OIC) of this event are:
AL PEREKSTA
5853 Lotusdale Drive
Parma Hts. Ohio 44130
Ph# (440)845-2904
treasurekeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org
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DENNIS MILLER
1315 Lorimer Road
Parma Ohio 44134
Ph#(216)661-1578
outfitter@thebigcreekfrontier.org
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2008 Spring Camp Out
Camp 1
Sun & Forest
Camp Fitch
May 30th – June 1st
$140.00
Camp 2
Sky & Fire
Camp Y-Noah
June 6th – June 8th
$118.00
Additional daughter $35.00
Lodges are $10.00 per person pay at camp
Additional daughter $40.00
Lodge is $10.00 per person pay at camp
( Room for everyone in the lodges)
(lodge drawing at the May Frontier meeting)
Fishing Derby, Swimming, Crafts, Horseback Riding , Lip syncs and Crooked
River Party!
Camp sign-ups April 3 rd at the Frontier Meeting.
Senior Princesses are welcome to Camp Fitch!!!
OIC: Russ Lakatos
trailboss@thebigcreekfrontier.org
440-842-1906
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Thank you to the following SPRING CAMP T-shirt Transfer Designers:
Delaney Bently – Diamondbacks
Lily Nelson - Firecrackers
M arlena Noeth – Formerly known as the Sandstorms
Nikki Pereksta – Wild Bears
M addison Thompson- Wild Horses
M aggie Thompson – Annie Oaklies/Coyotes
Hanah Walker - Firecrackers
Brandi Wolfe – Jaguars
Brieann Wolfe - Jaguars
Elizabeth Zito – Wild Bears
The Winner will be the transfer used at Spring Camp!
All participants will receive a participation ribbon. Next contest will be Fall Camp.
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HEY THERE PRINCESS ES !!! My name is Annamarie Talarico. My dad, S al, and I are in the Mighty
Purple Panther Outpost of the Forest Nation. My princess name is S hooting Star. I am 9 years old and
in the 4th grade at Holy Family Elementary S chool. What I like most about school is Math Class. My
favorite TV show is America’s Next Top Model. My favorite books are the Katie Karoo S witcharoo
books. My favorite song is Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy. My favorite food is S alisbury S teak and I
just love Chocolate Cake for dessert. Besides Adventure Princesses, I am involved in S occer, Gymnastics, Tennis, Volleyball, and Baseball. My favorite Princesses event is S pring Camp at Camp Fitch and
my favorite craft was the corkboard I made at Y-Noah. The most fun thing our outpost did was when we
went to the Kiln and I painted a bowl shaped like a pig. For a new Adventure Princess event, I think we
should all go to Hawaii. The funniest thing my dad ever did was when he put on a blue wig and then a
blonde wig. The trail of fluffs on my headband is 25 inches. I have 57 patches on my vest and I have 60
beads on my necklace.
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Adventure Princess
Recycling Fund-Raiser
Don’t throw out those used Print Cartridges and Cell Phones!
Let Us recycle them for $$$ MONEY $$
We recycle Inkjet cartridges
Laser Jet Toner Cartridges
And no longer used Cell Phones
We accept all makes and models* (See note)
It’s easy, just drop them off at any Frontier meeting or Princess Event and we’ll take care of
the rest.
All money earned goes directly back into the organization.
This is the easiest Fund-Raiser we’ve ever done.
Please try and have the LaserJet Cartridges in their original box or some sort of wrapping to
protect them. If they arrive damaged we don’t get credit for them. They must also be from
the manufacturer; NO third party remanufactured cartridges will be accepted.
Make sure the inkjet cartridge doesn’t say “For single use only”. We don’t get credit for
those either. If in doubt check out the qualifying list or just drop them off and I’ll go
through them.
If you drop off a cartridge or cell phone make sure you label what outpost is dropping it off
or you won’t get credit for it.
For more information please contact your Elder
Jim Stewart at (440) 582-4564
Elder@TheBigCreekFrontier.Org
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H ey D ads, too busy to be an A dventure
Princess Officer but still w ant to help out
The Big Creek F rontier?
Pitch in w hen the organization needs a little
extra help . If you’re interested in becom ing a
trail hand, contact
B ob Tupa for m ore inform ation.
E m ail: bobtupa@ cox.net
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Saloon Bash
Friday June 13th
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Adult Only Event
Bleachers Sports Bar
6855 RidgeRd.
Parma, OH
Beer – Mix Drinks
Music – Sideboards
COST: $20.00 Per Person Invite
Wings - Pasta – Hotdog
French Fry’s – Vegi Stir Fry
Family & Friends
Help Support the Ridgewood YMCA Strong Kids Campaign
with the Princesses and Guides Officers!!
A Good Time Will Be Had By All
Contact any Princesses or Guide Officer for Tickets
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YMCA PAGE
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The Legend Makers need you
to be on the Lookout for these two Dads.
If encountered stop, smile and ask for cheese.
Visit pictures of every event at our Adventure Princess account.
thebigcreekfrontier.shutterfly.com
Password: adventure
Or
thebigcreekfrontier.org Click on Member Login-Event Photos
User Name: friends Password: always
See Yourself, Your Dad and Each Other in over 4000 pictures. Download and print
at home, order prints and great gifts with personalized pictures sent right to your
home or picked up at a local Target Store
For Event CD’s & DVD’s Please Contact:
Bruce Kendall @ 440-845-2663
legendmaker@bigcreekfrontier.org
For Pictures of an Outpost Event or Meeting Contact:
Chris Walker @ 440-888-1293 asstlegendmaker@bigcreekfrontier.org
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PRINCESS INTERVIEW PATCH
HEY! PRINCESSES… We would like to know more about each Princess and her dad. Please
take a few moments to fill out the Interview Form below. Each Princess that sends in an interview will receive a special patch. Each month in the Running Waters, several interviews will
appear, so make sure you check each issue fo r your Personal Interview. You can mail this form
to me at the address below or better yet drop it off at the my house and receive a flu ff too! Looking forward to hearing from you!
**PLEASE INCLUDE PICTURE OF DAD & DAUGHTER**
Your Name:
Dad’s Name:
Your Princess Name:
T erritory:
Outpost:
School:
Grade:
Your Age:
What do you like about school:
Favorite T V Show:
Favorite Book:
Favorite Song:
Favorite Food:
Favorite Desert:
What activities are you involved in (other then Adventure Princesses):
Favorite Princess Event:
Favorite Princess Craft:
Best T hing you ever did as an Outpost:
What new event would you like to see be part of the Princesses:
Funniest thing your dad ever did:
Length of your trail of fluffs:
Number of patches on your vest:
Number of beads on your Necklace:
REMEMBER TO INCLUDE A PICTURE OF YOU AND YOUR DAD.
SEND INTERVIEW TO
Randy Zabarsky
9006 Malvern Drive
Parma, Ohio 44129
Or send it digitally to asstrweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org
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Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Cleveland, Ohio
Permit #: 3152
Greater Clev eland YMCA
Ridgewood YMCA
6840 Ridge Rd .
Parma, OH 44129
Adventure Princ esses
The Big Creek Frontier
To the home of:
2008 Frontier Officers
Name
Daughter
Phone
Address and Email
Trail Boss
Russ Lakatos
Jessica
440-842-1906
8302 Renwood Dr., Parma, Oh 44129
trailboss@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Assistant Trail Boss
Phil Thorne
Heather, Holly
440-888-7015
7810 Valley Villas Dr. Parma, Oh 44130
assttrailboss@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Elder
Jim Stewart
Rachel, Rebecca, Robin
440-582-4564
3591 Wallings Rd., North Royalton, Oh 44133
elder@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Fire Maker
Bernie Willoughby
Ava
440-623-2015
7818 Fort Meyers Ct., Parma, Oh 44134
firemaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Treasure Keeper
Al Pereksta
Nicole
440-845-2904
5853 Lotusdale Dr., Parma, Oh. 44130
treasurekeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Tally Keeper
Patrick Thompson
Maddison, Maggie
440-845-1606
2682 Hetzel Dr., Parma, Oh 44134
tallykeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Awards Maker
Keith Leggott
Miranda
440-845-3471
10029 Ackley Blvd, Parma Hts., Oh 44130
awardsmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Running Waters Editor
Gregory Noeth
Greta, Marlena
216-398-3428
4672 Hilland Drive, Cleveland, Oh 44109
rweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Assistant Running Waters Editor
Randy Zabarsky
Morgan
216-244-3662
9006 Malvern Drive, Parma, Oh 44129
asstrweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Legend Maker
Bruce Kendall
Katie
440-845-2663
6328 Manchester Dr., Parma, Oh 44129
legendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Assistant Legend Maker
Chris Walker
Hanah
440-888-1293
6134 Kelsey Road, Parma, Oh 44129
asstlegendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Membership Tracker
Jim Zito
Elizabeth
440-845-8326
10989 Holliston Lane, Parma Hts, Oh 44130
membershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Assistant Membership Tracker
Paul Mathis
Mary, Ally-Anna
440-888-9729
6113 Rousseau Drive, Parma, Oh. 44129
asstmembershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Outfitter
Dennis Miller
Haley
216-661-1578
1315 Lorimer Road, Parma, Oh 44134
outfitter@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Storyteller
Robert Gulick
Rebecca, Sarah
440-842-7489
9400 Sapphire Ct., Parma, Oh 44130
storyteller@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Sky Territory Scout
Tim Hollo
Olivia ,Takacs
440-842-2266
6010 Alber, Parma, Oh 44129
skyscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Sun Territory Scout
Tim Wolfe
Brandi, Brieann
440-843-6327
8620 Royal Ridge Dr., Parma, Oh 44129
sunscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Forest Territory Scout
Sam Santabarbara
Jennifer
216-573-7360
1342 E. Parkhaven, Seven Hills, Oh 44131
forestscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Fire Territory Scout
Steve DeLuca
Lauryn, Olivya
440-842-9711
7316 Renwood Dr., Parma, Oh 44129
firescout@thebigcreekfrontier.org
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