Editor: Trey Aliff Assistant Editor: Melanie Young Volume 6 Special Points of Interest Recognition Dinner 1 NYLT 1 2015 Family FOS 2 Training 4 Council Ski Day 4 Woodbadge 5 High Adventure Programs 5 Cub Scout Program Rollout Webcast 6 University of Scouting at WVSU 6 Venture Scuba Adventure 8 2015 Boy Scout Summer Camp 8 Camp Rental Fees 15 Inside this issue: Takhonek Lodge 7 Pioneer District 9 Mt. Dominion District 10 Cornstalk District 10 Elk River District 11 Seneca District 12 Muguyoh District 13 MGM District 14 Cardinal 14 COUNCIL RECOGNITION DINNER Without the many contributions of adult volunteers, the Boy Scouts of America program could not exist. Mark your calendars and please join us on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 6:17 p.m. to recognize the accomplishments of our unit leaders, Eagle Scouts, and Silver Beavers for 2014. The recognition dinner will be held at Charleston Moose Lodge, 2805 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV ( on the second floor). Call the Council Service Center at 304-340-3663 to pre-register. Registration forms can also be found on Buckskin Council’s website: www.buckskin.org 2014 Eagle Scouts and Silver Beaver recipients attend at no cost. Please consider sponsoring one or more of these deserving honorees. The cost is $15.00 per person if paid by January 30, 2015. The cost after January 30, 2015 will be $21.00 per person. Sign up early to get the discount. NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training WHAT: NYLT is a week-long course that gives Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts and Venturers methods, skills and experiences to become better leaders in their unit. The course centers around the concepts of what a leader must be, what he/she must know, and what he/she must do … with a clear focus on how to accomplish all this. WHO: ALL eligible Boy Scout and Venturing youth who want to improve their leadership skills. Participants must hold or intend to hold a unit leadership position to be eligible for the course, and satisfy the following requirements: For Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts, must be at least 13 years old and First Class rank by the first day of the course. If a Venturer (male or female), must be at least 14 years old and registered in a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship. May not be 18 years old before the last day of the course if a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout. May not be 21 years old if a Venturer. WHEN: June 14 to 19, 2015…a week of resident camp (they stay on-site) The course is limited to the first 48 participants signed up. WHERE: Buckskin Council’s Camp Chief Logan – Chapmanville, WV HOW: Pre-register by contacting the Scout Service Center (304) 340-3663 Cost is $180. per participant which includes the course, NYLT T-shirt, all meals and course materials. Registration is required by May 15, 2015 – BUT – the sooner the better!! It would make a great gift to a youth. Questions – contact the 2015 NYLT Course Director Wayne Morris by e-mail at [email protected] Retention is receiving a lot of attention these days. National BSA has started to track this indicator and there is good reason. Retention measures how many Scouts stay in the program from one year to the next. It most directly affects membership growth, but the underlying cause of good or bad retention can be found in many areas. The most obvious reason would seem to be a good quality program. If Scouts are having fun, and their parent’s perceive good value in their sons participating in Scouting, then they are much more likely to continue through the next year in Scouting. But there are many, many influencers in the quality of a Scouting program. Trained leaders, robust advancement, exciting outdoor program, weekend camping, long term camping, recognition, good weekly meetings, and quality adult role models are some of the most important ones. Why is retention important? Because we know for a fact that the longer a boy stays in Scouting, the more positive attributes he acquires. Scouts who are in for 5 or more years benefit more from the character development, citizenship training and physical and mental fitness that is Scouting. Also with increased tenure comes a more positive view of Scouting, which helps in recruiting. Take a little time in your world of Scouting to look at ways to improve the retention of Scouts in Scouting. Focus on one or more of the above listed influencers that you can help improve in your Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, or Venture Crew. The Scouts will benefit from your effort. Good Scouting to you and yours, Jeffrey L. Purdy Begin Scheduling 2015 Family Friends of Scouting Presentations now Family Friends of Scouting is a vital part of sustaining Scouting in our area! Family FOS is an opportunity for Scouting to report on its successes and needs in our 32 counties, and for families to invest in the future of young people through the BSA. Talk to your District Family Friends of Scouting Chair or your District Executive about the date for your presentation in the first few months of 2015. President: Commissioner: Scout Executive: Executive Vice President Treasure VP Fund Development: VP Program: VP District Operation: VP Membership VP Legal Counsel VP Collaborations National Council Rep. Page 2 Mark Chandler Phil Gaarenstroom Jeffrey L. Purdy Pat Graney Larry Hudson David Lanham Glenn Harrison Frank Jorgensen Greg Godwin John Teare, Jr. John VanHorn Art King 304-380-0111 304-345-0351 304-340-3663 304-720-7113 304-388-7629 304-757-8131 276-964-9109 304-872-3000 304-384-9636 304-340-3813 304-208-5622 304-345-1398 Buckskin Council Champions Little General Stores One Stop Lanham , O’Dell & Company Arnett & Foster Buckskin Council Courier Pacesetter Partners With the Buckskin Council, BSA AEP H. B. Wehrle Foundation Kanawha Stone/Terradon Clay Holding Company Triana Energy Better Foods Inc. Plateau Medical Center United Bank Brickstreet Insurance State Electric Supply Elliot Family Foundation/AMFM Inc. John L. Dickinson Family BB&T Robinson & McElwee Rish Equipment Robert E. Douglas & Nancy M. Douglas D. Stephen Walker Health Net Aeromedical Services Steptoe & Johnson Charleston Scout Shop 2829 Kanawha Blvd. E Charleston, WV 25311 304-340-3663 / fax 304-925-0533 January 2015 1 New Years Day Scout Service Center Closed 4 Council Ski Outing 8 Executive Board Meeting 10 Charleston and Huntington Scout Shops Open 9am-1pm 17 CDO Meeting at Tamarack in Beckley, WV 31 Monster Jam at Charleston Civic Center Scout Service Center Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am -4:30pm Huntington Scout Shop February 2015 1 Scout Sunday “Scouting Anniversary Week 1-7” 7 Scout Anniversary Week Ends Scout Sabbath 7 Council Recognition Dinner 8 Council Ski Outing 12 Executive Committee Meeting 14 Charleston and Huntington Scout Shops Open 9am-1pm 14 Marshall University Merit Badge College 16 Presidents’ Day Scout Service Center Closed 21 University of Scouting 27 Final payment due for Woodbadge 1037 Sixth Ave. Huntington, WV 25701 304-523-3408 / fax 304-523-3409 Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Buckskin Council Scout Shops accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. The Scout Shops are open one Saturday a month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. January 10, 2015 February 14, 2015 March 14, 2015 April 11, 2015 May 9, 2015 SPECIAL THANKS Volunteers are the heart of scouting and in the Buckskin Council we have a group who quietly serve you by making sure the newsletters and other key communications are prepared, labeled and mailed. It is important to let our leaders know who these folks are so you can thank them when you see them. The person who leads the charge is Bonnie Starling! The Courier December helpers were Vicki Jordan, and Art Altman. We always look forward to seeing these volunteers in the council office. The Newsletter is folded on the last Tuesday of each month, between August and May, starting around 8:30 and ending around noon. If you would like to join this great group of people, call the Scout Service Center at 304-340-3663 and let us know. We would greatly appreciate your help!!!! Volume 6 Page 3 Volunteer Training Corner by Carol McCarthy, Buckskin Council Training Chair [email protected] Leader Specific TRAINING gives you the TOOLS to provide the BSA program effectively, and SAVES you planning time! Please note: Training WILL COME TO YOU and your unit if you can gather 3 or more who are in need! There is no excuse for not being trained for your specific position…and it is required. Recharter time is great for taking inventory of who needs training! NEW Cub Scout Program training Mark your calendar NOW and carpool ALL Cub Adult scouters on May 30th to a big church in Charleston. Watch the Council website and newsletters for more info. Free lunch with your RSVP, books, training, fun and networking all in ONE place with a full staff to make sure we have great fun!! No cost! There will be a District/Council joint TRAINING COMMITTEE Break-out session at the next Council District Operations (CDO) meeting at Tamarack on January 10th. This will take the place of the cancelled Jan3rd Training Development Comte. Mtg. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Jan 17 Council District Operations meeting for all trainers at Tamarack! Jan 31/Feb 1 Boy Scout Leader Specific, Elk River Feb 21 University of Scouting Institute WVSU Campus all day March 27 Buckskin Council Wood Badge Leadership Training begins March 27-29 BALOO Training at Camp Arrowhead April 17 BALOO & IOLS Training – M-G-M District MAY 30 BIG NEW Cub Leader Adventure Training POW WOW event -10am -3pm! June 14-19 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) TRAINING QUESTIONS? Let us help you! We’ll come to your unit! Buckskin Council Training Chair: Carol McCarthy [email protected] ph: 703-587-4453 Buckskin Council Training Vice Chair: Sue Williams: [email protected] ph: 217-741-0900 Volume 6 BUCKSKIN COUNCIL SCOUTS ON SKIS FAMILY SKI OUTINGS AT WINTERPLACE Have your troop learn to ski and earn the coveted Snow Sports Merit Badge! •Sunday, January 4, 2015 •Sunday, February 8, 2015 •Sunday, March 1, 2015 Bring your Scouts and family members to your Scout Council’s Special Events and receive: •A full day lift ticket (8:00 am to 10:00 pm). •A 90 minute lesson customized to each participant’s skiing level. •A full set of ski rental equipment. •Ski Merit Badge Lessons are available at: 10am, 12 Noon & 2 pm. •All other lessons available on the hour. Registration is at Winterplace between 8:00am and 1:00pm. Skiing until 10:00pm. Price: $51 per scout if paid for at the Council office by the Friday before each date, $56 if paying on the day of (includes helmet, skis, lift ticket, lessons and meal voucher.) Normal cost would be $129!!!!! Registration form on www.buckskin.org HUGE POPCORN SUCCESS!!! Congratulations to these Packs and Troops who sold an average of $500 or more per registered Scout! They’re helping their families fund a terrific program year without having to open their wallets every month! Cardinal Pack 160 $3,060 Cardinal Troop 154 $4,595 Elk River Pack 46 $6,895 Elk River Troop 136 $5,530 Pioneer Pack 222 $7,615 Seneca Pack 16 $25,740 Seneca Pack 600 $3,515 If your Pack, Troop, or Crew still needs to earn funds for your year, keep an eye out for Virginia Diner Nut Sale information this spring! Page 4 In 1911, Baden-Powell took the first steps in training Scouting’s adult leaders by organizing a series of lectures for Scouters. He made great strides in the years that followed, culminating in 1919 with the establishment of Wood Badge training. Wood Badge recipients now number more than 100,000 Scouters around the world. This course will be conducted at Camp Chief Logan in two three-day sessions. The dates are March 27-29, 2015 and April 1719, 2015. The cost of the course is $225.00, submitted as follows: deposit with application is $75.00, and balance due by February 27, 2015. Limited scholarship assistance is available. Please contact Rosann Brooks, the course director, if you have any hesitance about attending due to cost or would like to seek an alternative payment schedule. Should you need more information, one of our Wood Badge Scouters will be glad to visit with you. Please feel free to contact Rosann Brooks at (304) 881-1042. Name____________________________________ Phone number_____________________________ Address__________________________________ City________________ State____ Zip _________ Occupation: ______________________________ T-shirt Size: _________ Date of Birth: __________ E-Mail Address _____________________________ Years in Scouting (Adult): _____ (Youth):_____ Council:______________________________ District:___________________________________ Scouting Position:______________________ Unit Type & Unit Number ___________________ Special Needs/Concerns: ________________________________________________________________ Yes! Count me in! I understand that to complete the course, I must attend the complete schedule for BOTH weekends. All fees must be paid by February 27, 2015 or I may forfeit my place in the course. Amount enclosed: _________ Signature:__________________________________________________ Buckskin Council Northern Tier June 7-15, 2015 Northern Tier is the BSA's oldest national High Adventure program, outfitting scouting groups for canoe trips since the summer of 1923. The Charles L Sommers Base in Northern Minnesota has been home to the program since 1941. It is the Boy Scouts of America’s gateway to adventure in the Great Northwoods. In the summer, Scouts explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in North America's Canoe Country. Northern Tier participants must be at least 14 by the start of the trip, or have completed the eighth grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation. Buckskin Council has secured 2 crews consisting of 6-8 participants each.. The spaces are available on a “First Come, First Served” basis with Committee approval. The cost for this trek is estimated to be: $1,000. The application requires a $200 deposit. Contact Contingent Coordinator Ed Dzierzak 304-634-8189 (cell) [email protected] Go to www.buckskin.org for more details. Volume 6 Buckskin Council is attempting to find out if there is interest in sending crews to Philmont Scout Ranch in 2016. The trip would happen in early June for 8 days plus travel. The cost is estimated to be $1,400. The fee includes Philmont fees, group equipment, travel, t-shirts, and meals on the way and at Philmont. In addition to hiking through the beautiful Sangre de Christo Mountains in northern New Mexico, crews can participate in a variety of programs presented by the backcountry staff. Among these are horseback riding, rock climbing, 30.06 rifle shooting, archaeology, mountain biking, and much more. Scouts or Venturers must be at least 14 years old or 13 years old and out of eighth grade by day one of the trip. Youth and adults must meet the high adventure weight and fitness guidelines. If interested, contact Will Reyes at (304) 340-3663 or by email at [email protected]. For more information, visit scouting.org/philmont.aspx. Page 5 January Webcasts on the New Cub Scouting Program As you know, a new Cub Scouting program is launching June 1, 2015 that will be more fun and exciting for boys, and easier to implement for unit leaders. To ensure units are ready to make the transition, a series of webcasts will be hosted in January. The webcasts will outline the coming changes, how to prepare, and when resources will be available. Help spread the word about the webcasts to your Districts and Units. Cubmaster Webcasts – Saturday, January 17 at 8:00am (Central) Saturday, January 17 at 3:00pm (Central) Den Leader Webcasts - Saturday, January 17 at 9:30am (Central) Saturday, January 17 at 4:30pm (Central) LDS-Specific Considerations * Saturday, January 17 at 11:00am (Central) Saturday, January 17 at 6:00pm (Central) * It is recommended that those interested in the LDS session view one of the role-specific sessions first. Although the content will be geared to the roles listed, anyone with an interest in learning about the new Cub Scouting program is welcome to attend. The sessions will be recorded for later viewing. It’s easy to attend! Just navigate your Internet browser to: http://www.livestream.com/bsanationalcouncil and you are ready to view the webcast! As always, for more information on the new Cub Scouting Program, please log on to www.scouting.org/programupdates. Communicate. Engage. Lead. Innovate. FEBRUARY 21, 2015 8:00 AM--4:00 PM WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS INSTITUTE, WV BUCKSKIN COUNCIL 2015 UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING MERIT BADGE COLLEGE BOY SCOUT COLLEGE CUB SCOUT COLLEGE SPECIAL NEEDS COLLEGE LEADERSHIP COLLEGE TRAINERS COLLEGE HIGH ADVENTURE COLLEGE COMMISSIONER COLLEGE Volume 6 The University of Scouting is a wonderful training opportunity for the entire Scouting community!! We offer classes in a variety of topics. Consider courses in each of our colleges, we have expanded our course offerings to bring you more relevant, useful and interesting topics. More course content that is suitable, appropriate and exciting for our youth leaders has been included. University of Scouting isn’t just for adults anymore! This year’s University offers not only Merit Badge College but several courses identified as appropriate for older Boy Scout and Venturing youth to attend and participate. We have tried to include something of interest to everyone. If you’ve never attended our University of Scouting, then 2015 is the year to begin! If you are a veteran, then you can expect an event that is bigger and better than ever! EARN YOUR FIRST SCOUTING DEGREEE WITH US AT WVSU! Registration form and course catalogs Are available on www.buckskin.org Registration Fee… $10.00 Youth Adult lunch $4.00 Information: 304-340-3663 or email [email protected] or [email protected] Page 6 Lodge Chief Taylor Giles [email protected] VC Administration Colton Lohmeyer [email protected] VC Program Trace Sloas [email protected] Secretary Larry Graham [email protected] 2015 Lodge Calendar Jan 23-25 Carolinas Indian Seminar Feb. 27-Mar. 1 LLD & Lock-in April 17-19 Spring Fellowship May 15-17 Conclave June 5-7 Chapter Work Weekend Aug. 3-8 NOAC 2015 Aug. 28-30 Summer Fellowship* Sept. 18-20 Vigil Weekend Oct. 9-11 Fall Fellowship* Nov. 13-15 AIA and ICE Lock-in Dec. 12 Winter Banquet Statesville, NC Camp Arrowhead Camp Arrowhead Camp Arrowhead All Council Camps Michigan State BSR (Dilley’s Mill) Camp Chief Logan Camp Roland Camp Arrowhead TBA * Denotes Ordeal Weekend Winter Banquet Takhonek Lodge was proud to host its first Winter Banquet on Dec. 13 with more than 250 attendees. While there, Isaac Nicholas and Dell Ray Cabell received the Founder’s Award, Mike Ferrell and Will Shiner received the Arrowman of the Year Award, Taylor Giles received the Chief’s Award, and several arrowmen were recognized with the First Year Arrowman Award and Vigil Honor. Those who attended and did not receive a Winter Banquet Patch may pick theirs up at the council office or the next Lodge event. We thank all of those who attended and we are currently reviewing the surveys to better improve subsequent events and Winter Banquets. Some changes to look forward to are improved communication with the use of our new website, www.takhonek.org, and more efficient registration with the utilization of lodgemaster, our online record keeping program. Thank you for working with us as we all experience this new growth of our lodge. Lodge Advisor Jim Phares Associate Advisor Michael Bledsoe [email protected] Associate Advisor Robert Alford [email protected] Associate Advisor John VanHorn [email protected] Associate Advisor Jonathan Stevens [email protected] Sash Patch If you are interested in earning the Centennial Arrowman Service Award, requirement cards may be found on the national OA website, lodge website, or at the council office. Chapter Officer Elections As we begin the first year of our new lodge, all chapters will be having their officer elections at their District Winter Camporee. For those districts that will have abnormally low attendance at Winter Camporee due to location, elections will be held at the first Chapter Meeting as determined by each Chapter Adviser. If you are interested in running for Chief, Vice Chief, or Secretary please contact your Chapter Adviser or the Lodge Chief. Unit Elections Beginning this year, unit elections for the Order of the Arrow must be conducted by the lodge or chapter elections teams. These must be completed prior to July 31 of each year. Election forms must be completed and turned into the council office for scouts to complete their Ordeals. Conclave From May 15-17, our lodge will be hosting the centennial Section C-4B Conclave at Camp Arrowhead. We need both adult and youth staff members to help us at conclave, as well as all arrowmen to assist with work projects leading up to the big weekend! For those willing and interested in helping out, you can sign up online or email us at [email protected]. Lodge Leadership Development and Lock-in On the weekend of Feb 27-March 1, our lodge will hold a lock-in full of fun activities at Camp Arrowhead in conjunction with a leadership development weekend full of workshops geared for those in leadership positions, or interested in taking a lodge or chapter leadership position in the future. To sign up or for more information, contact Eric or Alecia Tyson, or email us at [email protected]. Lodge Website Though under construction, please visit www.takhonek.org for additional information about the new lodge! Thanks to our webmaster Isaac Nicholas, [email protected]. Volume 6 [email protected] Page 7 Venturing Outing SCUBA Experience January 10, 2015 4pm to 9pm University of Charleston Swimming Pool The Elk River District VOA is sponsoring a SCUBA experience. If you have ever wanted to try SCUBA diving this is your chance. You will get to learn some basic SCUBA skills and try some of the SCUBA equipment in the pool. We will also be doing the annual swim test, reviewing water rescue techniques, and completing Safe Swim Defense training. Please RSVP by January 5, 2015 to Isaac Abdalla if you plan on attending. [email protected]. There is no cost to participate in this activity. Bring your swimsuit and towel. All Venturers are welcome to participate. Please bring a friend with you. Lead the Adventure Directions: The University of Charleston is located at 2300 MacCorkle Avenue in Charleston. Turn in the main gate. Then turn left. The pool is located in the last building on the right. The entrance to the pool is along the side of the building. You can park in the front or along the side. For more information, please call Matt Blackwood @ 304.552.8395 or email [email protected] 2015 Boy Scout Summer Camp 2015 Summer camp dates: Dilley’s Mill BSR: Week 1 - June 21-27, Week 2 - June 28-July 4, Week 3 - July 5-11, Week 4 - July 12-18 Camp Chief Logan: June 21-27 Camp Arrowhead: June 28-July 4 Fees Youth participation fee $210 with a $35 late fee if not paid in full by May 1st. Adult participation fee $70 with no late fee. Individual program fees are eliminated with the exception of a shooting sports surcharge. Date and Deadlines January 7, 2015: Council office will begin taking reservations for 2015 summer camp programs. May 1, 2015: Summer camp payments due to be paid in full to avoid late fees. Watch for the Summer Camp Leaders’ Guide coming soon! Volume 6 SCOUT DAY at MONSTER JAM Saturday Jan. 31, 2015 at 2:00pm At the Charleston Civic Center Special $7 for ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS & LEADERS Discounted ADULT (non-leader) price of $21.50 Monster Jam PATCH for Pre-Registered Scouts (Leaders save $19.50, Adults save $5, Webelos II & Boy Scouts save $14.50 plus receive patch) Each Pack & Troop to be represented for The Opening Flag Ceremony on Arena Floor for Monster Jam 2 boys from each unit are asked to participate. One to carry American Flag, one to carry Pack or Troop Flag on arena floor with Monster Trucks for opening as a Scout Sings The National Anthem in front of thousands. BSA will run a recruiting booth at Civic Center for public awareness There are three ways to get tickets: 1. Order online : www.groupticketstogo.com 2. Print order form from the above website and fax to 304-2697444 3. Order by phone: 855-965-7658 Deadline for Group Seating, Discount Tickets, & Patches January 16th . Scouts participating in Flag Ceremony must report by Noon. Email names to [email protected] Page 8 Pioneer District Serving : Putman & Western Kanawha Counties [email protected] District Chair District Commissioner District Executive Asst District Commissioner Advancement Chair Communications Chair Finance Chair Membership Chair Training Chair Program Chair Nominating Committee Chair Camping Chair OA Advisor BS Roundtable Commissioner Cub Scout Program Chair Joe Vatalare Rebecca Wiseman William Reyes John Whiteley Debbie Slack Tracy Nicholas Leo Lopez Tracy Hudson Kevin Nicholas Dell Stonestreet Charles Ochoa 304-776-6949 304-776-5116 304-340-3663 304-437-3321 304-340-3663 304-757-1374 304-776-5298 304-382-9679 304-757-1374 304-543-8415 304-964-0054 Kevin Nicholas Mark Newman 304-549-0532 Susan Shrewsbury 304-755-7731 January 2015 4 Council Ski Outing at Winterplace 8 District Committee Meeting, Teays Valley Pres. Church, Scott Depot, 6:30 10 Popcorn Party, South Charleston Community Center 17 District Dinner 18 Roundtable, St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 7:00 23-25 Winter Camporee, Camp Arrowhead 31 Scout Day at Monster Jam February 2015 5 District Committee, Teays Valley Pres. Church Scott Depot, 6:30 7 Council Recognition Dinner 14 Cub Scout Fun Day 14 Marshall University Merit Badge College 19 Roundtable, St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 7:00 21 University of Scouting at WVSU Pioneer District Recognition Dinner We love our volunteers, and want to thank them for their service. We also want to acknowledge the scouts who have worked so hard to earn their Eagle Scout rank this year. Pioneer District will be having their annual district dinner January 17 at 6:17 at Cross Lanes United Methodist Church. All Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers are invited to attend along with all leaders and parents. There will be a special recognition of all who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout during 2014. The Boy Scout and Cub Scout of the Year will also be recognized. Leaders will also be recognized. Be sure to nominate leaders for District Award of Merit and Scouter of the Year. Each unit is also to determine a recipient for their unit’s “Driving Force Award” to give recognition of a Scouter who has given outstanding service to the unit. Rechartering and Journey to Excellence Re-charter season is almost upon us. This year, recharters must be turned in ON TIME. Late recharters will result in losing your units tenure and insurance. Recharters with errors could result in your recharter being late. Please turn in your recharters EARLY so errors can be corrected before the recharters are due. We want to recommend internet re-charter to everyone so we can minimize re-charter errors. With internet re-chartering, you instantly know if there is an error in your charter. Information regarding in internet rechartering will be included in your re chartering packet. Also, be sure to complete the Journey to Excellence form included in the re-chartering packet. The benefit of Journey to Excellence is that is gives an objective view of your unit to identify problem areas and see where improvement can be made. Journey to Excellence replaces the Quality Unit award. Like the Quality Unit award, patches can be worn to reflect your achievement! Remember, youth protection must be up to date for all leaders. Family Friends of Scouting Family Friends of Scouting presentations will begin in January. Every unit is asked to support Family Friends of Scouting because every unit benefits from the monies raised. This annual campaign funds our camps (Buckskin Scout Reservation, Camp Chief Logan, and Camp Roland), pays our professional Scouters, keeps our Scout Service Center open, provides camp fees for families in need, provides training, and so much more. Please consider giving to the Family Friends of Scouting Campaign. Volume 6 Page 9 Mountain Dominion District Chief Cornstalk District Serving: Monroe, Mercer , McDowell & Wyoming Counties in WV Giles, Bland & Tazewell Counties in VA [email protected]. Serving: Logan, Boone & Mingo Counties in WV & Pike County in Ky. [email protected] District Chair District Commissioner Senior District Executive Cub Scout Program Chair Boy Scout Program Chair Venture Program Chair Training Chair Advancement Chair Camping Chair Unit Service Family FOS Chair FOS Chair Finance Chair Popcorn Chair Membership Chair O.A. Chapter Advisor Thomas Kozikowski William Cooley Charles Truckenmiller Paula Mattox Dan Trent Tim Wallace Jeremy Sipple Dan Cook Kermit Davis Thomas Kozikowski Phillip Ball Charlie Cole Hal Keene Angie Higginbotham Ed Evans Barry Nowlin 540-626-4242 304-324-8949 304-920-7921 304-732-9371 276-322-3911 276-963-0525 540-632-2696 540-544-7100 540-626-4242 276-345-8778 540-599-9111 304-673-2969 304-320-7217 January Events 3 – Popcorn Party 15 – District Meeting February Events 13-15 – Boy Scout Cold Rush 19 – District Meeting and Elections 28 – Cub Scout Winter Fun Day March Events 14 – District Pinewood Derby 19 – District Meeting 28 – District Recognition Dinner District Elections It is almost that time of year again for our annual District Elections. They will take place at out District Meeting in February. If you or someone you know would like to serve on the District Committee in any capacity, please let Charles Truckenmiller, Bill Cooley, Thomas Kozokowski, or David Emanuel know. The last date to nominate members is January 31st. Please help us to ensure that the Scouting Program in the Mountain Dominion District remains one of the finest in the nation! (Mt. Dominion District Continued on page 17) Volume 6 District Chair Vice District Chair District Commissioner District Executive Program Chair Finance Chair Membership Chair Community FOS Chair Family FOS Chair Training Chair Advancement Chair Camping Chair Day Camp Administrators Kem Abraham Steve Snodgrass Jackie Cook Alex Seletyn 304-855-8543 304-369-2399 304-690-2985 Leroy Dehart Crissy Justice Chris Ellis Cheryl Curry 304-946-4374 Beverly Cook Joe Linville 304-546-3044 Greg Gillenwater Crissy Justice January 2015 8 District Popcorn Party 9 District Committee Meeting 23 District Winter Camporee 31 District Recognition Dinner February 2015 5 District Committee & Roundtable Meeting 28 Cub Scout Winter Fun Day March 2015 5 District Committee & Roundtable Meeting 7 District Merit Badge College Membership Our end of the year recruitment has wrapped up, and I am excited to say that the Cornstalk District has seen over 3% growth from last year. I’d like to thank everyone who has helped to bring more youth into the program, and I’m excited to continue working with all of you next year to continue to keep our district growing! District Meetings and Roundtables The district meeting is an opportunity to help improve the Cornstalk District, and the Roundtable provides the chance for leaders to share their experiences with one another in order to learn new effective methods of providing scouting to our youth. As such, we would love to have as many volunteers (and even parents) attend as possible. Come take part in making our district the best it can be! They usually take place the first Thursday of every month, but since that day falls on New Years day next month, we’ve decided to move the meeting to Friday the 9th. (Chief Cornstalk District Continued from page 10) Page 10 Elk River District Serving Kanawha, Braxton, Clay, Nicholas and Webster Counties [email protected], [email protected] District Chair District Commissioner District Director District Executive Program Chair Membership Chair Finance Chair Popcorn Chair Training Chair Advancement Chair Civic Service Chair Camping Chair Cub Roundtable Scout Roundtable Venturing Advisor Paul Helmick Tracy Bess Billy Bryant Jonathan Stevens Justin Bess Matt Blackwood Jim Porter 304-389-3862 304-444-0430 304-687-0476 304-617-7563 304-444-0435 304-343-2600 304-389-3862 Kim Mason John Teare Jim Sigmon David Dyer Jim Lester Wayne Morris Matt Blackwood 304-949-6737 304-550-3516 304-756-2257 304-543-1825 304-965-6274 304-343-2600 January 2015 4 Council Ski Outing 10 Venturing Scuba Experience at UC Pool @4pm 10 Popcorn Party 17 District Dinner 20 Round Table 22 District Committee Meeting 23-25 Winter Camporee February 2015 7 Scout Day at Monster Jam 8 Council Ski Outing at Winter Place 14 MU Merit Badge College 17 Roundtable 21 University of Scouting at WVSU 26 District Committee Meeting 28 Cub Scout Winter Fun Day March 2015 1 Council Ski Outing 14 Elk River Pinewood Derby 17 Roundtable 26 District Committee 27-29 Woodbadge Leader Training POPCORN I would like to thank all of the units that sold popcorn this year. Selling popcorn helps provide a better program with better materials at a reduced cost to our Scouts. Popcorn helps to provide the facilities and resources available from the council such as camps, events, newsletters, and staff. RECRUITMENT We have had a spectacular Fall Recruitment Effort and I would like to thank all of the leaders that have helped in getting new boys involved in our program. Please continue to encourage new boys to sign up. Please send all paperwork in, or call me and I can pick it up whenever I am in your area. It is important that we get all of the new Scouts in the computer database so that they can earn awards and are registered as members. We will be doing roster checks throughout the month of November. What I would like for everyone to do is put together a list of all the youth and adults that are currently working in your units. After doing this please email this information to [email protected]. It is vital that we make sure that all of our Scouts are registered and in the computer before the first of the year. Thanks again for all of your time and dedication. SCOUTING FOR FOOD First of All I would like to thank all of the units, parents, and kids that made our Scouting for Food Drive a Success! Scouting for Food is one of the ways that we teach our Scouts to, “Do a good turn”. Scouting for Food is an excellent way to show our communities the positive impact that Scouting, and the youth in our program can have on everyone. So I thank all of you that participated and if you have not done so already please send me a total of the number of cans collected, number of boys that participated, and the number of hours spent on making this drive a great success in providing food for the needy. DISTRICT DINNER The Elk River District Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 17th, at First United Methodist Church, 905 Glendale Ave., South Charleston. The cost is $15. The event will include dinner and an awards program. Please make all efforts to attend and congratulate all of this year’s award recipients. The doors will open at 5:45 and dinner will be served at 6:17. Please make all efforts to pre-register at the Scout Service Center so that we can get an accurate count for food and tables. WINTER CAMPOREE The Elk River Winter Camporee will be held January 23rd – 25th at Cranberry Glades approximately ¼ mile west of the visitor’s center. The cost for the weekend is $5.00 for each adult and Scout. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a real winter camping environment. Please start talking with your Scouts now about cold weather camping and preparation. Temperatures on top of the mountain can range from 20 degrees to negative thirty degrees or lower with wind chill. Please make sure that your Scouts are ready for this adventure (Elk River District Continued on page 17) Volume 6 Page 11 Seneca District Serving: Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties [email protected] District Chair District Commissioner Senior District Executive Finance Chair Advancement Chair Camping Chair Cub Camping Chair Training Chair OA Chapter Advisor Roundtable Commissioner District Member at Large District Member at Large District Member at Large Doug Proctor Kim Bennett Trey Aliff Butch Antolini Jeff Proctor Billy Strasser Barry Spurlock Carol McCarthy Jim Phares 304-673-6266 304-574-3345 304-308-0405 304-658-5878 304-574-2115 304-661-6069 681-220-0564 304-574-6469 Josiah Bennett Dana McCorkle Janet Proctor 304-640-4419 304-253-8698 304-673-2644 January 15 District Committee- 6:00, St. Mary’s Methodist Church, 2014 S Kanawha St, Beckley 15 Roundtable- 7:00, St. Mary’s Methodist Church, 2014 S Kanawha St Beckley 17 District Popcorn Party- 12:00, Leisure Lanes Beckley 30-1 Winter Camporee February 19 District Committee- 6:00, St. Mary’s Methodist Church, 2014 S Kanawha St Beckley 19 Roundtable- 7:00; St. Mary’s Methodist Church, 2014 S Kanawha St Beckley March 17 Roundtable- 7:00, Lewisburg United Methodist Church, Washington St 19 District Committee- 6:00, St. Mary’s Methodist Church, 2014 S Kanawha St Beckley 19 Roundtable- 7:00, St. Mary’s Methodist Church, 2014 S Kanawha St Beckley 21 District Pinewood Derby, St. Fair Grounds, Fairlea District Facebook Page Be sure to look up and 'like' our district Facebook page to stay up to date on all current events within the district. It is listed as 'Seneca District Buckskin Council BSA.' Volume 6 Two Roundtables The Seneca District is geographically the largest district in the council, making it hard for some of our leaders to attend district events. To fix this problem, the district committee will now be offering two roundtables per month, in Beckley and Lewisburg. The Beckley Roundtable is the best one that offers the up-todate information for what is ahead to the Boy Scouters in a break-out session. The Cub Scout leaders have BOTH Lewisburg AND Beckley Roundtables to share ideas, receive Leader Specific training and network with problem-solving ideas for their specific needs. ALWAYS dinner food available...and good eatin'! Parents and leaders....anyone can come. Questions: Carol McCarthy, Training Chair [email protected] or 703587-4453 District Popcorn Party The Seneca District popcorn party is scheduled for January 17th, 12:00-2:00 PM at Leisure Lanes Bowling Center in Beckley. All Scouts who sold at least $600 worth of popcorn this fall is eligible to attend the party. Scouts will receive pizza upon arriving and will bowl for two hours and receive a recognition plaque for being a top district seller. Cubmasters must RSVP their list of participants to Trey to make sure they receive their recognition. Winter Camporee Seneca’s Winter Camporee is scheduled for January 30 th- February 1st at Shady Spring and will be hosted by Troop 75 Sophia. Please mark your calendars to attend our annual Klondike derby and enjoy a true winter camping experience! Registration is $10 per participant and packets have been sent to each Scoutmaster. Please pre-register for this event! District Pinewood Derby The Seneca District Pinewood Derby is again scheduled to take place at the WV State Fair grounds in Fairlea on March 21st. This event will have two races, the Champions Division and the Open Division. The Champions Division is open to the top 3 racers from each Cub Scout pack (each pack can send up to 3 boys). The open division is open to ANYONE, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, sisters, parents, leaders etc.) More details of the start times will be released soon. Family Friends of Scouting As units are planning their Court of Honor or Blue & Gold ceremonies, please don’t forget to allow time for a short Family Friends of Scouting presentation at your event. This is a short, but effective presentation that helps Scouting families better understand what all is needed to run a Boy Scout council. If you have your ceremony scheduled, please contact Kim Bennett to let her know at [email protected] Page 12 Muguyoh District Serving Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, and Lawrence (OH) Counties [email protected] Muguyoh District Committee District Chair District Commissioner District Executive Advancement Chair Finance Chair Membership Chair Training Chair Camping Chair Boy Scout Roundtable Cub Scout Roundtable Lee Oxley Michael Bowsher Carl Sullivan Chris Porter Tom Tuman Alvin Watts Sue Williams Nathan Miller Michael Bowsher Sue Williams 304-525-6835 304-208-0802 304-523-3408 304-360-1144 304-733-6448 304-751-5686 217-741-0900 304-634-4023 304-208-0802 217-741-0900 Muguyoh Event Calendar January, 2015 4 Council Ski Outing, Winterplace Ski Resort 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00pm Camp Arrowhead 10 CDO Meeting at Tamarack, 10:00am 10 Intro to SCUBA for Venturers, University of Charleston Pool 15 District Roundtable, 6:30pm Enslow Park Presbyterian Church 17 District Popcorn Top Sales Party, Noon-2pm, Strike Zone 31 Scout Day at Monster Jam, Charleston, WV February, 2015 5 District Committee Meeting, 6:00pm Camp Arrowhead 8 Council Ski Outing, Winterplace Ski Resort 12 District Roundtable, 6:30pm Enslow Park Presbyterian Church 14 Marshall University Merit Badge College 19 District Dinner and Eagle Recognition 21 University of Scouting, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV March, 2015 5 District Committee Meeting, 6:00pm Camp Arrowhead 7 District Pinewood Derby, 8:00am Steele Memorial UMC 11 Harlem Globetrotters, Big Sandy Arena, Huntington, WV 12 District Roundtable, 6:30pm Enslow Park Presbyterian Church POPCORN TOP SELLER PARTY The annual popcorn sale may be over, but the celebrating is not. The top sellers in the District are invited to a celebration party on January 17, 2015. Top sellers are those who sell $600 or more. The party will be held at The Strike Zone in the Eastern Heights Shopping Center, Huntington. Come and enjoy some bowling and pizza. The party starts at noon and will end at 2:00pm. Be a part of the fun and let’s celebrate! Volume 6 SKI OUTINGS AT WINTERPLACE Several Ski outings are scheduled at Winterplace Ski Resort near Beckley, WV. The next opportunity will be January 4. The fee for this outing includes an all day lift ticket, 90 minute lesson, full equipment rental, including helmet. The advance registration fee for the event is $51 per person if paid by the Friday before each date. If the fee is paid at the event, the cost is $56 per person. The event is open to all scouts and their families and friends. Other scheduled dates include Feb 8, 2015, and Mar 1, 2015. (Boy Scouts also have the chance to work on the Winter Sports Merit Badge during the special sessions conducted during the event.) If skiing is not your thing, you may wish to do tubing. An all day tubing option is also available for $42 per person in advance, $47 if paid at the event. CALLING ALL VENTURE SCOUTS The Elk River District VOA has extended an invitation to all Venture scouts to participate in an introduction to SCUBA session on Saturday, Jan 10. The event will take place at the University of Charleston pool, beginning at 4:00pm. The event will run until 9:00pm. Participants must pass a BSA swim test, so bring your swimwear and towel. The session will run until 9:00pm that evening. There is no cost for this event. Please RSVP by Jan 5, to Isaac Abdalla at [email protected] if you plan on attending. Additional Venture activities have been planned through May. SCOUT DAY AT MONSTER JAM Monster Jam, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousandpound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through! Monster Jam provides a massive night's entertainment tailored perfectly for your family, and these colorful, larger-thanlife beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. Special ticket offer ends Jan16. Scouts (ages 2-12) are $7 each. Adult and non-scout tickets at $21.50. Order by Jan 10 to receive the 2015 Monster Jam Scout Patch. Tickets may be ordered at groupticketstogo.com. SCOUT SUNDAY The twelfth point of the Scout Law is that a Scout is Reverent. Anniversary Week is a good time for packs, troops, crews and ships to thank their charter partners for sponsoring Scouting. Units that are sponsored by faith based organizations are encouraged to share in a Scout Sabbath or Scout Sunday service. What better way to say “thank you” to your sponsoring church or religious institution than attending one of their services and having your scouts and families express that gratitude by their presence. Many religious organizations already have dates on their planning calendars. Most are observed either February 1 or February 8. Check with your sponsoring church to determine the date which may be recommended. By the way, there is nothing that says this is the only date on which it can be observed. MARSHALL UNIVERSITY MERIT BADGE COLLEGE Saturday, February 14, 2015 is the date for the next MU Merit Badge College. Almost 500 Boy Scouts from the tri state area attended this event last year. Scouts will have the opportunity to complete two merit badges. (Muguyoh District Continued on page 17) Page 13 M-G-M District Cardinal District Serving Mason, WV, Gallia and Meigs, OH, Counties [email protected] Serving Boyd, Carter, Lawrence, KY; Wayne, WV, and Lawrence, OH, Counties M-G-M District Committee District Chair District Commissioner Sr. District Executive Program Chair Community FOS Chair Family FOS Chair Product Sales Chair Advancement Chair Training Chair Jim Harris Genny Ferrell JR Spencer Mike Ferrell Dennis Brumfield Angie Harris Heather Spencer Bob Matthews Mike Ferrell 304-857-2023 740-794-0448 304-812-7999 740-794-0446 740-992-4566 740-794-0446 M-G-M District Event Calendar January 2015 15 District Roundtable, 7:00pm, Point Pleasant, WV 17 Council-District Operations Meeting at the Tamarack in Beckley, WV 22 District Committee Meeting, 7:00pm, Point Pleasant, WV 31 MGM Popcorn Party 31 MGM OA Chapter Meeting, 6:00pm, Camp Kiashuta February 2015 1 Scout Sunday 7 MGM District: Klondike Derby @ Camp Kiashuta 7 Council Recognition Dinner 8 Council Ski Day @ Winter Place 12 District Roundtable, 7:00pm, Point Pleasant, WV 14 Council Merit Badge Day at Marshall University 19 District Committee Meeting, 7:00pm, Point Pleasant, WV 21 Council University of Scouting at WV State University 27-1 OA Lock-In and LLD @ Camp Arrowhead March 2015 12 District Awards Dinner, 6:30pm, Point Pleasant, WV 14 MGM District: Pinewood Derby, Point Pleasant, WV 19 District Committee Meeting, 7:00pm, Point Pleasant, WV Roundtable MGM District Roundtables are held at 7:00pm at the St Peters Lutheran Church (28th Street/Parrish Ave) in Point Pleasant, WV next to Speedway. Genny Ferrell serves as our Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner and Mike Ferrell serves as our Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner. Volunteers Wanted We are currently looking for interested people to serve on the District Committee. Would be great if we could have at least one person from each unit on our District Committee. If you would like to talk about how you can serve on the committee, please feel free to contact Jim Harris or JR Spencer. MGM- Klondike Derby Date: Saturday February 7, 2015 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Place: Camp Kiashuta Cost: $5.00 per person (Lunch and Patch provided) Contact: Mike Ferrell at 740-794-0446 Volume 6 Cardinal District Committee District Chair District Commissioner Senior District Executive Boy Scout Activities Chair Cub Scout Activities Chair Advancement Chair Training Chair Steve Crace Charlie Powell J R Spencer David Graham Chris Yates Robert Cruickshank Evan Adkins 606-831-3087 606-547-2075 304-812-7999 606-232-2441 740-894-3035 Cardinal District Event Calendar January 2015 8 District Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, Ashland, KY 8 District Roundtable, 7:00pm, Ashland, KY 17 Council-District Operations Meeting at the Tamarack Beckley, WV 17 Muguyoh/Cardinal Popcorn Party, TBA 23-25 Cardinal- Klondike Derby, Virginia Point Park Kenova, WV February 2015 1 Scout Sunday 5 District Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, Ashland, KY 5 District Roundtable, 7:00pm, Ashland, KY 8 Council Ski Day @ Winter Place 14 Council Merit Badge Day at Marshall University 21 Council University of Scouting at WV State University 27-1 OA: Lock-in and LLD @ Camp Arrowhead March 2015 3 District Committee Meeting, 6:00pm, Ashland, KY 5 Commissioner Meeting, 6:00pm, Ashland, KY 5 District Roundtable, 7:00pm, Ashland, KY 21 Cardinal District: Pinewood Derby Roundtable Cardinal District Roundtables are held at 7:00pm at the First Christian Church (1930 Winchester Ave) in Ashland, KY. Melanie Young serves as our Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner and Edd Kemper serves as our Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner. Volunteers Wanted We are currently looking for interested people to serve on the District Committee. If you would like to talk about how you can serve on the committee, please feel free to contact Steve Crace or JR Spencer. Cardinal District Klondike Derby Date: Jan 23-25, 2015 Location: Virginia Point Park, Kenova, WV Cost: $15 per attendee if paid before Jan 9th ($20 per attendee if paid after Jan 9th) Contact: David Graham at 606-232-2441 Page 14 New Buckskin Council Camp Rental Fees Beginning January 1, 2015, Buckskin Council will use new Camp Rental fees . In order to allow units to plan their budgets, we have printed the new camp fees on the next two pages. Watch for the new Camp Rental form coming soon. It will be available at the Charleston Scout Service Center and the Huntington Scout Shop in addition to the Council’s website (buckskin.org). If you have any questions, call the Charleston Scout Service Center at 304-340-3663. In Council Non Buckskin Buckskin Scout Reservation (Dilley's Mill) Cabin #1 Cabin #2 Cabin #3 Commissary Dining Hall & Kitchen Dining Hall only Waterfront $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Daily use per person $ Camp Chief Logan Castle Dehue Kiwanis Rotary Dining Hall & Kitchen Dining Hall only Waterfront $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 50.00 - Pavilion Pool $ $ - $ 50.00 $ Daily use per person $ - $ Camp Roland McGann Dining Hall $ $ 15.00 $ 20.00 $ Pool $ 50.00 $ Daily use per person $ 1.00 $ Facilities Volume 6 20.00 20.00 20.00 10.00 50.00 20.00 10.00 1.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ per night/weekend/event 40.00 day/night/24 hr period 40.00 day/night/24 hr period 40.00 day/night/24 hr period 20.00 day/night/24 hr period 100.00 weekend/48 hour period 40.00 day/night/24 hr period 30.00 day/night/24 hr period 3.00 per 24 hour period 30.00 day/night/24 hr period 30.00 day/night/24 hr period 30.00 day/night/24 hr period 30.00 day/night/24 hr period 100.00 weekend/48 hour period 40.00 day/night/24 hr period 30.00 day/night/24 hr period 20.00 day/night/24 hr period 100.00 per 3 hours Special instructions/capacity 8 8 8 25 175 175 must provide your own BSA lifeguards includes shower facilities when in season 10 17 10 14 100 100 must provide your own BSA lifeguards must provide your own BSA lifeguards 3.00 per 24 hour period 30.00 day/night/24 hr period 40.00 day/night/24 hr period 100.00 per 3 hours 25 100 (Kitchen not available for group cooking) must provide your own BSA lifeguards 3.00 per 24 hour period Page 15 In Council Non Buckskin Camp Arrowhead Bunk House Shelter with campfire ring Dining Hall & Kitchen Dining Hall only Meacham Lodge M.E. Brown Cabin Shelter by lower lake Pool $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 25.00 10.00 50.00 20.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 50.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Paddle boat rental $ 30.00 $ Cub World playground Cub World playground Climbing Tower McKnight Cabin McKnight Cabin $ $ $ $ $ 25.00 50.00 40.00 100.00 100.00 McKnight Cabin $ 200.00 $ Daily use per person $ 1.00 $ Camp Cherokee Cherokee Cabin Cherokee Shelter Key Deposit $ $ $ 20.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ Daily use per person $ 1.00 $ Facilities $ $ $ $ $ per night/weekend/event 50.00 day/night/24 hr period 50.00 100.00 weekend/48 hour period 40.00 day/night/24 hr period 75.00 day/night/24 hr period 50.00 day/night/24 hr period 50.00 day/night/24 hr period 100.00 per 3 hours 60.00 5 hours 20 bunks meetings only must provide your own BSA lifeguards must provide your own BSA lifeguards 100.00 day use 100.00 overnight use 100.00 300.00 Friday through Sunday 300.00 2 days Monday through Friday 400.00 5 days Monday through Friday 3.00 per 24 hour period 40.00 day/night/24 hr period 20.00 day/night/24 hr period 10.00 Pick up key at Huntington Scout Shop or Charleston Service Cen- 3.00 per 24 hour period Camp Kiashuta Kiashuta Cabin Kiashuta Shelter Special instructions/capacity Pick up key at Meigs County Sheriffs Department $ $ 30.00 $ 10.00 $ 50.00 day/night/24 hr period 20.00 day/night/24 hr period All rented facilities and campsites are to be cleaned by the renter and inspected by the Camp Ranger or Caretaker prior to departure. Failure to properly clean site or facility will result in the renter being charged a cleaning fee. Non Buckskin renters must pay a refundable deposit of $50. Additional rules and regulations apply and are attached to this form and also available at buckskin.org. Summer Camp, day camps, resident camp and training programs are exempt from the day use fee. Volume 6 Page 16 (Muguyoh District Continued from page 13) and as always “Be Prepared”! Counselors include faculty from Marshall as well as district approved merit badge counselors. The price remains unchanged at $12 per scout, which includes lunch. Adults may purchase lunch tickets as well for $8. Some adult training will be offered. Check the council website for the course catalog and registration process. MUGUYOH DISTRICT DINNER AND EAGLE RECOGNITION Thursday, February 19, will be the date for the District Dinner and Eagle Recognition. The event will begin at 6:30pm and will be held at Community of Grace United Methodist Church, 225 28th Street Huntington, WV. Tickets for the meal and program are $18 for adults and $15 for youth (age 12 and under) if purchased by February 13. All tickets are $20 each after that date. 2014 Eagles and one guest are free. Eagle sponsorships may be purchased for $25 each. MUGUYOH DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY All Cub Scouts in the district are invited to race their cars at the annual District Pinewood Derby to be held March 7. Registration, check-in and weigh-ins begins at 8:00am at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, 733 Shaw Street, Barboursville, WV. Four tracks will offer continuous racing for all rank groups. Trophies for First, Second and Third place in each rank, and for the Grand Champion. Adults and siblings are invited to race in the Open Division. Registration is $3 per racer. HARLEM GLOBTROTTERS IN HUNTINGTON The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their basketball wizardry to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 11. Special group ticket pricing is available for scouts and their families, including the Magic Pass for the special on court access prior to the game. Tickets may be ordered by calling Taylor Myers at 800-641-4667 extension 152 or emailing your order to [email protected]. (Elk River District Continued from page 10) Commissioner and OA meetings start at 6 PM, the District Meetings start at 6:30 PM, and the Roundtables usually start at 7:30 PM. For more information, contact Alex Seletyn at [email protected] Cornstalk Winter Camporee The Chief Cornstalk District Winter Camporee is scheduled for January 23-25 at Camp Chief Logan. For more information, please contact Alex Seletyn at [email protected] or (304)690-2985. Cub Scout Winter Fun Day We will have another Cub Fun Day on February 28! We’ll have more information for you once it becomes available. District Merit Badge College The Cornstalk District’s Merit Badge College will be on March 7. We’ll get more information to you once it becomes available. If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Cook at [email protected] or 1(304)369-2399. Volume 6 BLUE AND GOLD BANQUETS We are now entering the Blue and Gold Banquet and Pinewood Derby season! With all of these activities coming up we have an excellent opportunity to deliver the promises of Scouting. If you would please email Jonathan Stevens [email protected] the dates and times of your Pinewood Derby and Blue and Gold banquets a representative from the district will try to attend your event. The sooner you know these dates the better so the district can make plans to attend on its calendar. The Elk River would also like to thank all of the Packs and Troops who have agreed to allow the District to give our Family Friends of Scouting Presentation. For those of you who do not know about Family Friends of Scouting it is one of the ways that our Council raises money that goes toward operating costs. The presentation is only 10 minutes long and as incentives for donating we are offering special Council Shoulder Patches, and Norman Rockwell Mugs. These presentations in conjunction the generosity of the parents and volunteers in your unit go a long way toward making Scouting successful in our area. Wood Badge 2015 Wood Badge will be March 27-29, 2015 and April 17-19, 2015 at Camp Chief Logan If you would be interested in attending the course, please refer to the Wood Badge Flier in Special Points of Interest in this Courier. If you have any questions please contact the Council office or Rosann Brooks 304-881-1042. (Mt. Dominion District Continued from page 9) Winter Activities I know it’s the middle of winter and it’s hard to think about anything but staying home snuggled up by a fire. However, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts have some fun winter events coming up in February that I’m sure you and your boys would have a great time at. The Boy Scout Cold Rush will be at Camp Roland on the weekend of February 14th (bring your sweetheart with you). Klondike Dan has a great program ready to be enjoyed by all the boys. The Cub Scout Fun Day will be on February 28th at the Richlands Teen Center. Paula Mattox has a full day of fun planned for our juniors. Please plan on attending one or both of these great events! Wood Badge Wood Badge will be March 27-29, 2015 and April 17-19, 2015 at Camp Chief Logan. I encourage all adult leaders who want to have a wonderful Scouting experience that you will remember the rest of your life to attend. If you would be interested in attending the course, please refer to the Wood Badge Flier in Special Points of Interest in this Courier. If you have any questions please contact the Council office or Rosann Brooks 304-881-1042. 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