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Attention All eAgles in the ClAss of 2012 And

sCoutmAsters!!The Class of 2012 eagle sCouT

ReCogniTion DinneR will be held Sunday, March 3, 2013

Cleveland Renaissance Hotel – Grand Ballroom

Reception followed by dinner and program1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

To be a member of the 2012 Class, each Eagle must complete his Board of Review by December 31, 2012.

As a way of recognizing our Eagles’ accomplishments, members of the Class of 2012, their Scoutmasters, FAMILY and FRIENDS are invited to attend the Eagle Scout Recognition dinner. Eagles and Scoutmasters attend at no

charge and guest tickets are $40.00.The Eagle Scout Association (ESA) will

be awarding three scholarships this year. The awards will be based on an essay and an interview. Watch your mail for details.

A unique feature of the Cleveland Council’s Eagle Recognition program is that in the months leading up to the recognition event, each Scout is matched with a business or community leader who is working in the Eagle’s career path of interest. Being a sponsor is a great opportunity to be a mentor and to provide a real world work overview to a young man. Each sponsor also attends the Eagle Recognition reception and dinner with his/her Eagle and donates a $125.00 sponsorship fee.

Questions? Contact scott Johnson at (216) 458-8905 ([email protected]) or Chris friswold at (216) 458-8904 ([email protected]).

CounCil news 2

CounCil events 7

training 8

Camping 10

FinanCe news 12

order oF the arrow 14

venturing 15

dover roCkport 16

Quarrylands 17

pioneer 18

Cuyahoga valley 19

two rivers 20

Freedom trail 21

glaCier ridge 22

Crooked Creek 23

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eMeRgenCy PRePaReDness Pin aWaRD: for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Leaders and Scouters.Requirements on Page 6

fos CaMPaignKicks off January 162

sCout dAY At uniVersitY hosPitAls AhuJA mediCAl Center

Scout Day at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood was a great success. Over 300 Scouts and family members attended the event. 125 Webelos earned their Readyman pins and 200 Scouts and their family members learned about basic first aid, healthy eating, personal safety, fire safety, poison safety, and much more. UH is continuing to support the Scouts with two events in 2013. If you are interested in attending please register early. Space is limited.

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JAnuArY1 New Year’s Day– Office Closed

15 Executive Committee Meeting

16 Council FOS Kickoff

17 Council Commissioner Meeting

21 Martin Luther King Day – Office Closed

23 Day Camp Committee Meeting

26 Wood Badge Breakfast

28 OA Lodge Meeting

feBruArY3 Scout Week begins

9 Baden Powell Institute

19 Executive Board Meeting

20 Day Camp Committee Meeting

21 Council Commissioner Meeting and Council Coordinated Meeting

25 OA Lodge Meeting

mArCh3 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner

6 Council FOS Report Meeting

19 Executive Committee Meeting

21 Council Commissioner Meeting

29 Good Friday – Council Service Center Closed

trAil mArkerPublished six times a year by The Greater Cleveland CouncilBoy Scouts of America2241 Woodland AvenueCleveland OH 44115-3295Telephone: (216)861-6060Fax: (216)861-3431website: www.gccbsa.org

Mailed without charge to all Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Explorer Advisors, Crew Advisors, Assistant Leaders, Den Leaders and Assistants, Unit Committees, Committee Chairmen, Executive Board members, District Committees, Distict Commissioners, Scouting Coordinators, and Institution Heads. Average circula-tion: 5,000

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CounCil CAlendArfrom the sCout eXeCutiVe

Howard L. LewisKen HaberBarry J. NorrisJanice L. RadcaPatrick Craven

By now, planning for Blue and Gold Banquets is well underway. Cub

Scouting’s annual dinner is the biggest event of the year for most packs. It is the occasion to highlight Cub Scouting in every community. It’s a feast, a celebration, and for Webelos, it’s a commencement.

The Blue and Gold Banquet is the perfect time to celebrate the Webelos Scouts’ success by staging a magnificent Arrow of Light ceremony recognizing those boys who achieve Cub Scouting’s highest rank. A golden opportunity also exists to bring pack and troop together for a meaningful crossover ceremony. The crossing of the bridge is a rite of passage for Webelos that signifies their graduation from Cub Scouting into Boy Scouting.

Webelos who become Boy Scouts in February have ample time to become acclimated to their troop prior to summer camp. Between February and the summer, new Scouts learn the patrol method, learn skills, advance in rank and enjoy a few campouts with their brother Scouts. This experience is invaluable preparation for a Scout’s first summer camp.

The time is now to bring your pack and troop together for the Blue and Gold graduation day. It’s a very big day in the life of your Webelos Scouts. Don’t let them miss it!

Thanks for helping kids! Barry Norris

Scout Executive(216) 458-8910

one oAth And lAw APProVed for All BsA ProgrAms

On Oct. 17, the BSA’s Executive Board approved a resolution to use the Scout Oath and Scout Law in the Cub Scout and Venturing programs. Specifically, the changes approved are as follows:

CUB SCOUTS:• Adopt the Scout Oath and Scout Law for use in the Cub Scout program, retiring the Cub Scout Promise.• Revise the Core Values of Cub Scouts to align exactly with the 12 points of the Scout Law.• Retire the Law of the Pack, while main- taining the concept of “Akela” as leader.• Maintain the current Cub Scout motto, sign, salute, and handshake.

VENTURING:• Retire the Venturing Oath, Code, sign, and salute.• Adopt the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout sign, and Scout salute.• Engage the task force and National Youth Cabinet to determine whether Venturing should have a differentiating motto/slogan or adopt “Be Prepared.”These changes will become effective with the release of youth handbooks and leader aids supporting

this and other changes related to Strategic Plan Goal 411, approximately Jan. 1, 2014, for Venturing-related changes and May 15, 2015, for Cub Scout- and Boy Scout-related changes. Changes to publications, web-sites, and other materials should NOT be initiated based on this article. Those will be handled based on the previously stated timing and will be initiated by the task forces working on the respective programs.

VeterAns AwArds

CROOKED CREEK

MiChael QuinTin30 YEARS

laWRenCe TRaCe

40 YEARS

Greater Cleveland Council, BSA is proud to welcome Peter Biltz to the profes-sional staff as the council’s new Director of Development beginning December 1, 2012.

Pete has been a professional Scouter for 24 years, having started his career in the Northwest Suburban Council, Mt. Prospect, Illinois in 1989. He has successfully served as the Assistant Scout Executive for the neighboring Greater Western Reserve Council in Warren, Ohio since 1998.

He earned a BA in Education from Bowling Green State University. Pete is origi-nally from Lakewood, Ohio. In fact, he earned his Eagle Scout Award as a member of Troop 125 in Lakewood. He is also a Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow,

and he is a past president of the Rotary Club of Warren. Pete and his wife, Joanne, have been married for 20 years and have two children, Gabrielle (13) and Sam (12).

Please join us in welcoming Pete Biltz to the Greater Cleveland Council.

new direCtor of deVeloPment

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Receptionist Joann McCaskill (216) 861-6060

Registrar Rose Greenberg (216) 458-8912

Field Staff Assistant Shirley Surrell (216) 458-8906

Camping/ Activities Christine Friswold (216) 458-8904

Program Executive Philip Williams (216) 458-8932

Crooked Creek District Matt Burneisen (216) 458-8917

Cuyahoga Valley District Scott Johnson (216) 458-8905

Dover Rockport District Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925

Glacier Ridge District Christopher Mehling (216) 458-8920

Pioneer District Dan Varn (216) 458-8919

Quarrylands District Kallee Kissling (216) 458-8930

Exploring Scoutreach Director James Dillon (216) 458-8908

Freedom Trail District Jon Sizemore (216) 458-8915

Two Rivers District Jonathan Sweet (216) 458-8923

Scout Executive Barry Norris (216) 458-8910

Executive Assistant Paula Swiner (216) 458-8928

Director of Field Service Marvin Smith (216) 458-8907

Director of Development Pete Biltz (216) 458-8934

Finance Administrative Support Heather McMillan (216) 458-8911

Development Director Culeen Carey (216) 458-8948

Director of SIMI Patrick Craven (216) 458-8913

Director of Support Services Carl Boyles (216) 458-8921

Business Manager David Brindza (216) 458-8929

Scout Shop Manager Paula Puchajda (216) 274-0814

To email someone, use the name above in this format: [email protected]

Beaumont Ranger (440) 563-3319

Beaumont Camp Office (440) 563-3153

Dauby Museum (216) 485-8946

Council Service Center Fax (216) 861-3431

Scout Shop Fax (216) 274-0816

Council Web Master (216) 577-9358, [email protected]

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ATTENTION CUBMASTERS,

WEBELOS LEADERS, AND SCOUTMASTERS: DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?

weBelos-to-sCout

trAnsitionOne of Scouting’s great-

est challenges is to make the next level of Scouting read-ily available for a young man once he meets the joining requirements.

it should be the goal of the Cubmaster and Webe-los den leader to graduate every Webelos scout into a Boy scout troop. The key to accomplishing this is to begin promoting Boy Scout-ing when Cub Scouts are still in their Tiger, Wolf, and Bear dens, and to sell the sizzle of the great outdoors. Scouting should be viewed as an ongo-ing adventure and the pro-gression should be as normal as moving from elementary school to middle school.

Boy scout troops should assign an assistant scoutmaster or a troop committee member to be responsible for new scouts , which would include developing a rela-tionship with the Cubmas-ter and the Webelos den leaders. This person serves as a resource during Webe-los overnight activities and builds enthusiasm among boys and their parents for the exciting challenges that await them in Boy Scouting.

The final outcome is to help make the Webelos-to-Scout transition seam-less and give all Webelos a chance to experience the fun and excitement of Boy Scouting.

During the month of January, each registered Scoutmaster will be pro-vided with a list of all sec-ond-year Webelos Scouts and Cubmasters in their neighborhoods. In sup-port of this effort, all reg-istered Cubmasters will be provided with a list of all Scoutmasters and troops’ sponsoring organizations in their neighborhoods.

weBelos to sCout CAlendAr:For a successful Webelos to Scout transition, troops and packs should follow

a year-round plan. See below for what steps need to be made this month. JANUARY Person ResponsibleHost Webelos Scouts and their parents at a Boy Scout troop meeting SM, SPL

Plan a bridging ceremony for the blue and gold banquet in February to welcome SM, CM, graduating Webelos Scouts to their new troop. TMC, SPL

Attend a meeting of first-year Webelos Scoutsto introduce them to Boy Scouting SM, TMC, CM

FEBRUARY Person ResponsibleHold the bridging ceremony at the blue SM, CM, and gold banquet SPL, TMC

Get new Scouts actively involved with the troop through troop activities TMC, SM, CM

Recruit parents of new Scouts to become assistant Scoutmasters or troop committee members TCC, SM

MARCH Person ResponsiblePlan a troop activity for new Scouts to get PLC, SM, them involved with their new troop TMC, TG

APRIL Person ResponsibleConduct summer camp orientation to encourage troop involvement of new Scouts and parents SM

Attend a meeting of Bear Cub Scouts to introduce them to Boy Scouting SM, TMC, CM

Sponsor a troop activity for the SM, TMC, new Scouts TG, PLC

CM = Cubmaster, PLC = Patrol Leaders’ Council, SM = ScoutmasterSPL = Senior Patrol Leader, TG = Troop GuideTMC = Troop Membership Chairman

2013 sCouting’s JourneY to eXCellenCe

“Scouting’s Journey to Excellence” is the BSA’s new council perfor-mance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. It is replacing

the Centennial Quality Awards Pro-gram as a means of encouraging excel-lence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. The district commissioner staff will be visiting with each and every unit throughout the year on this performance program. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your unit or district com-missioner.

nAtionAl Youth leAder trAining National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) is the premier leadership

development course offered by the Greater Cleveland Council. NYLT teaches Scouts the skills they need to lead activities and facilitate groups. Scouts are presented with a toolbox of 12 skills that give them the “how” of leadership. The seven-day course helps youth leaders focus on the concepts of what a leader must BE, what a leader must KNOW, and what a leader must DO.

NYLT is presented through a troop structure. Participants are divided into 6 patrols in which

they function for the week. Patrol members must learn to work together in order to create a high functioning team. Scouts will participate in daily troop meetings and patrol meet-ings, where they can learn ideas for running successful meetings in their home units. The highlight of the week is a patrol outing at the end of the week.

Boy Scouts who are First Class and are 13 years old or have completed the 7th grade are encouraged to attend. Venturers, both male and female, are also encouraged to attend. For questions and registration, please visit www.nyltgcc.org or contact the NYLT Scoutmaster Don young at: [email protected]


CongrAtulAtions, eAgle sCouts where Are theY now?As a senior at Kent State University majoring in conservation, Mike

Kurinsky applied for a job that he found on-line two weeks before gradu-ation. The Payne Firm scheduled the interview during finals week and offered Mike a job two weeks later as an Environmental Scientist. Simul-taneously, Mike was called for jury duty so he began his full time job after he fulfilled his civic duty.

The Payne Firm was a privately held environmental regional consulting firm that provided full life-cycle services to the legal and financial commu-nities and industries ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to higher education. It was acquired by TRC Environmental Corporation in Septem-ber 2011. TRC has over 70 offices in 32 states, and in London, England.

Mike and his colleagues represent the full spectrum of technical disci-plines, including environmental, civil and chemical engineering; geology and

hydrogeology; chemistry; risk assessment; asbestos and lead investigation and abatement; and industrial hygiene and safety. This multidisciplinary approach allows them to serve clients in the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets. He has worked for the two companies for the last six years. Mike’s specialties include environmental transactional due diligence and the Ohio Voluntary Action Program.

In his spare time, Mike plays indoor soccer for a local league. In addition to soccer, he also enjoys playing baseball, both of which he played at Bedford High School. Mike met his wife, Lori, in 6th grade. They began dating in high school and have been married for two years. They just finished working on a charity event for the local pet shelter.

TM: When did you join Scouting? I joined Cub Scouts when I was in first or second grade. Pack 447 met at the Bedford Christian Church. I crossed over to Boy

Scouts in Troop 447, but joined Troop 699 at St. Pius X Church when I was a Life Scout. My schedule was very tight in high school playing varsity sports, and the meeting nights worked out much better. I earned my Eagle Scout Award days before my 18th birthday!

TM: Did you consciously make a decision to become and Eagle Scout?Yes. When I crossed over, everything in Boy Scouts was new and much more in-depth than in Cub Scouts. We got to do so much

more and were always learning new skills. As a member of the troop, we were asked to help with an Eagle Scout project. It was fun spending time with the others kids helping out for a greater purpose. We were all invited to his Court of Honor and I got to participate. I think it was then that I decide I would work to earn my Eagle Scout Award.

TM: What did you enjoy most about Scouting?I loved camping and all the outdoor skills associated with camping. I always looked forward to our monthly campouts at Chick-

agommee. Summer camp was great – a chance to learn, have fun, and earn some merit badges. The Astronomy Merit Badge was one that a couple of friends and I did on a whim. It was really interesting.

TM: What was your most memorable camping experience?Off the top of my head I guess it would have to be my first Klondike Derby. The older guys really wanted to win first place and

so did I. We had three patrols and they decide to put all the best Scouts in one patrol to ensure our chances of winning. Since I was new, I wasn’t in that patrol but our patrol ended up winning! Guess we had team work figured out to a tee and the “stacked” patrol was very proud of us.

TM: What was your favorite Merit Badge?The Wilderness Survival Merit Badges was my favorite. The night I spent alone in the woods, the counselor put me on a hillside

above a creek. I woke up in the middle of the night ten feet away from my shelter as my sleeping bag slid down the hill on the dry leaves. I enjoyed learning and perfecting the skills and techniques each time we went camping.

TM: What skills did you learn in Scouting that you still use today?Preparedness and leadership skills. When we’re out at a job site, if a guy needs some obscure tool or item, they come to me and

sure enough, it’s in my tool box. It never fails. I use leadership skills every day.TM: What was your Eagle Scout project? My project was to restore the blacksmith exhibit at the Bedford Historical Society. The tools were beyond recognition with rust.

We cleaned them and oiled them to preserve them. We installed lighting and information placards to make it feel more like an exhibit. TM: What point of the Scout Law is most important to you?Courteous is the most important Scout Law to me. Being courteous to others goes along way. So many people put themselves

first, and unfortunately, it shows. TM: How has being an Eagle Scout helped you in your life?Being an Eagle Scout forced me to learn about a lot of things that I maybe never would have been interested in which helped round-

me-out as a person. I learned the people and communications skills I use today with my clients, colleagues, and friends on the road to earning my Eagle Scout award.

TM: Any random thoughts on Scouting?I was an only child and Scouting taught me how to get along with others. I had to learn to share, not always put my needs first,

how to get along with my peers as well as adults. I don’t think Scouting gets enough good publicity for as much as we contribute back to communities.

TM: Do you have any thoughts on how achieving your Eagle Award has helped you in your career? It taught me how to be part of a team, to not only follow but to be a leader as well. That’s what our workplace is all about. TM: Can you offer a challenge to Eagle Scouts on what will be expected of them in the future?Do not think that achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is the end. It is the beginning. Take the skills and discipline that helped you

achieve this goal and apply it to everything you do. We will achieve so much more and our families, employers and communities will benefit greatly.

DOVER ROCKPORT DISTRICTTroop 208 Dover Congregational Church (SM – James Eppele) Michael Joseph Callahan Seamus Austin Dunphy James Paul Nemeth Mason Hunter TrowbridgeTroop 729 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (SM – Douglas Grimm) Scott Vernon Goldfarb Stephen Nilsson Liljeberg

QUARRYLANDS DISTRICTTroop 1 St. Paul Lutheran Church (SM – Ed Dean) Brent Alexander DeanTroop 201 Kiwanis Club of Olmsted Falls (SM – Ken Fox) Timothy Michael KnaggsTroop 252 St. Mary of the Falls (SM – Mike Jacullo) Kristofer E. Stropko-JorgensenTroop 332 St. Richard’s Roman Catholic Church (SM – William Bratton) Kyle James DunphyTroop 701 Rotary Club of Strongsville (SM – Scott Horan) Thomas David Anderson David Richard DeColibus

PIONEER DISTRICTTroop 371 Holy Family Catholic Church (SM – Steve Hack) Matthew Tyler Brown Paul John Insana

CUYAHOGA VALLEY DISTRICTTroop 575 St. Barnabas Catholic Church (SM – Sal Messina) Kyle SchoefflerTroop 810 Church of the Assumption (SM – John Wrabel) Nicholas Richard Dzurnak

TWO RIVERS DISTRICTTroop 176 St. Vincent DePaul Church (SM – CJ Nusbaum) Mark Joseph Walsh-Frazier

GLACIER RIDGE DISTRICTTroop 15 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (SM – Spencer Richman) Leon Isadore KimmelfieldTroop 179 St. Alban Episcopal Church (SM – Steve Bopple) John Walker MoosbruggerTroop 433 Church of St. Clare (SM – Thom Wieland) David Michael Girbino David Michael Strasshofer Jr. John Abraham StrasshoferTroop 461 Highland Heights Fire Department (SM – Tom Masterson) Matthew Jeffrey Gueulette Andrew Peter Nikolai ThomasTroop 662 Christ Episcopal Church (SM – David Urban) Christopher Pierce Distad Daniel Brennan Lawrence

CROOKED CREEK DISTRICTTroop 150 Federated Church (SM – Jeff Suzelis) Camden Tucker PeavyTroop 447 Bedford Christian Church (SM – Ernie Walker) Stephan Charles RinglerTroop 504 VFW Post 1863 (SM – Herb Wilson) Jason Igor Timotiwu Jordan Irwing TimotiwuTroop 821 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (SM – Anthony Jung) John Gerald Riordan

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nAthAn l. dAuBY museum

wAnted

•2013 Klondike patches (all districts)

•Issues of “Informer” for Sept. and Dec. 2003

•All Lone Scout memorabelia

•Beaumont Camp staff patches 1995 and 1997 thru 2009

Please include your name, address, and phone number with all donations.Mail or bring items to:

Greater Cleveland Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaAttn. Museum Committee

2241 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115

The Nathan Dauby Scout Museum is presently in need of the following items to complete its numerous and various collections:

new eAgle reQuired mBThe Cooking merit badge will become Eagle-required as of January 1, 2014. Anyone

who has already earned the merit badge qualifies whether it’s earned under the existing or new requirements in 2014.

Sustainability, a new merit badge, will join Environmental Science as an Eagle Scout option after its debut at the 2013 National Jamboree.

The total number of merit badges required for the Eagle Scout Award will remain at 21. Instead of 12 Eagle-required badges and 9 elective badges, a Scout must earn 13 Eagle-required and 8 elective badges as of January 1, 2014.

Bryan Wendell at Scouting magazine also provides timely information on his excel-lent blog, Bryan on Scouting. You can find it at http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/merit-badge-calendar/

Shown below are the current list of Eagle-required merit badges and those effective January 1, 2014.

CURRENT EAGLE-REQUIRED MERIT BADGESEarn a total of 21 merit badges, including the following:• First Aid • Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Citizenship in the World • Communication • Personal Fitness • Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving • Environmental Science • Personal Management • Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling • Camping • Family Life

EAGLE-REQUIRED MERIT BADGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014 Earn a total of 21 merit badges, including the following:• First Aid • Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Citizenship in the World • Communication • Personal Fitness • Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving • Environmental Science OR Sustainability • Personal Management • Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling • Camping • Family Life • Cooking

BoY sCouts of AmeriCA disCoVer® CArd We’re proud to announce that the Boy Scouts of America Discover® credit

card is now available! With the Boy Scouts of America Discover credit card, Scouting is more reward-

ing than ever! Specifically designed for the adult members of Scouting families, the Boy Scouts of America Discover credit card rewards you on everyday purchases, while the Boy Scouts of America receives a percentage of those purchases to sup-port Scouting.

Also, by visiting the Scout Rewards section at www.scoutingrewards.com, cardholders can donate their points to Scouting. The points will be shared equally between local councils and the National Council.

Additionally, for adult Scouting alumni, the BSA Discover credit card is a perfect opportunity to show their Scouting pride while paving the way for future Scouts. Along with the increased funding to local councils, this is an excellent way to affect the Scouting organization in positive and far-reaching ways. Please help us get the word out. You may also access “spread the word” tools at www.scouting.org/BSAcreditcard, where you’ll find template emails, social media posts, fliers, and more.

Get your BSA Discover credit card today by clicking on the Order Now button at www.BoyScoutCreditCard.com.


TIGER CUB REQUIREMENTS1. Complete Tiger Cub Achievement 3—Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe. This

achievement covers a family fire plan and drill and what to do if separated from the family.

2. Complete Tiger Cub Elective 27—Emergency! This elective helps a Tiger Cub be ready for emergencies and dangerous situations and has him discuss a family emergency plan with his family.

3. With your parent or guardian’s help, complete one of these three activities. 4. Take the American Red Cross First Aid for Children Today (FACT) course. 5. Join a safe kids program such as McGruff Child Identification, Internet Safety, or

Safety at Home.6. Show and tell your family household what you have learned about preparing for

emergencies.

WOLF CUB SCOUT REQUIREMENTS1. Complete Wolf Cub Scout Achievement 9*—Be Safe at Home and on the Street.

This is a check of your home to keep it safe.2. Complete Wolf Cub Scout Elective 16*—Family Alert. This elective is about design-

ing a plan for your home and family in case an emergency takes place.3. With your parent or guardian’s help, complete one of the following activities that

you have not already completed for this award as a Tiger Cub: 4. Take American Red Cross Basic Aid Training (BAT) to learn emergency skills

and care for choking, wounds, nose bleeds, falls, and animal bites. This course includes responses for fire safety, poisoning, water accidents, substance abuse, and more.

5. Make a presentation to your family on what you have learned about preparing for emergencies.

6. Join a Safe Kids program such as McGruff Child Identification program. Put on a training program for your family or den on stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home.

* Achievement and elective numbers could change; the achievement or elective title determines what the requirement is.

BEAR CUB SCOUT REQUIREMENTS1. Complete Bear Cub Scout Achievement 11*—Be Ready. The focus of this achieve-

ment is the best way to handle emergencies. 2. Make a small display or give a presentation for your family or den on what you have

learned about preparing for emergencies.3. With your parent or guardian’s help, complete one of the following activities that

you have not already completed for this award as a Tiger Cub or Wolf Cub Scout: 4. Take American Red Cross Basic Aid Training (BAT) to learn emergency skills

and care for choking, wounds, nose bleeds, falls, and animal bites. This course includes responses for fire safety, poisoning, water accidents, substance abuse, and more..

5. Put together a family emergency kit for use in the home.6. Organize a safe kids program such as McGruff Child Identification program. Put

on a training program for your family or den on stranger awareness, Internet safety, or safety at home.

* Achievement and elective numbers could change; the achievement or elective title determines what the requirement is.

WEBELOS SCOUT REQUIREMENTS1. Earn the Readyman activity badge from the community badge group.2. Build a family emergency kit, with an adult family member participating in the

project.3. With your parent or guardian’s help, complete one of the following that you have

not already completed for this award as a Tiger Cub or Wolf or Bear Cub Scout: 4. Take a first aid course conducted by your local American Red Cross chapter.5. Give a presentation to your den on preparing for emergencies.6. Organize a training program for your Webelos den on stranger awareness, Internet

safety, or safety at home.

BOY SCOUT AND VARSITY SCOUT REQUIREMENTS1. Participate in creating an emergency plan for your home and for your troop or team’s

Scouting activities. Be sure you know the details of both emergency plans.2. Earn the First Aid or the Emergency Preparedness merit badge.3. With your troop or team, including its adult leaders, participate in emergency pre-

paredness training conducted by community emergency preparedness agencies.

VENTURER REQUIREMENTS1. Complete all of the Emergency Preparedness core requirement number 4 (page 17,

Ranger Guidebook).2. Do one of the following: 3. Complete the First Aid core requirement (page 16, Ranger Guidebook This may be

fulfilled either by completing the standard American Red Cross first aid course When Help Is Delayed or by completing the American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Course.

4. With your crew, including its adult leaders, participate in emergency preparedness training coordinated by community emergency preparedness agencies.

UNIT VOLUNTEER SCOUTER REQUIREMENTSThis award is available to all registered Scouters who serve a unit, including all leaders

and committee members.Do any three of the following:• Develop an emergency preparedness program plan and kit for your home and be sure

all family members know the plan.• Participate actively in preparing an emergency plan of action for your Scouting unit

meeting place. (This includes all locations where you might have a meeting.) • Put together a unit emergency kit to be kept at your unit meeting location. (This

includes all locations where you might have a meeting.) • Take a basic first aid/CPR course, or participate as an active volunteer in a com-

munity agency responsible for disaster preparedness.

COUNCIL/DISTRICT VOLUNTEER SCOUTER REQUIREMENTSDo any three of the following:• Develop an emergency preparedness program plan and kit for your home and be sure

all family members know the plan.•Take a basic first aid/CPR course.• Participate as an active volunteer in a community agency responsible for emergency

disaster preparedness.• Participate actively in developing an emergency preparedness program for a council

or district activity. Example: a camporee, Scouting show, fun day, etc.

the emergenCY PrePAredness Pin AwArdWhen a member has fulfilled the requirements, a completed application is submitted to the council. Upon approval, an Emergency Preparedness pin is awarded. The pin may be worn on civilian clothing or on the uniform, centered on the left pocket flap. The award may be earned more than once; for instance, as a young person advances through the ranks and is capable of more complex preparedness activities, but only one pin may be worn.

All emergency activities carried out by Scouting units must be appropriate for the ages and abilities of the young people involved.

Units should participate only under the supervision of their own leaders, and plans for unit help must be coordinated with com-munity agencies responsible for disaster preparedness.

Download the application form at http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pubs/pdf/19-602.pdf


CounCil eVents

leArn ABout the new leAder tools AVAilABle At sCouting.org

Mark Griffin, team leader of Volunteer Training, introduces MyScouting Tools — a dynamic tool for all Scouting leadership, and eventually Scouts, to obtain and maintain their current information. Check it out at http://newtools.gccbsa.org


WHY? Everything we do in Scouts is because WE BELIEVE in helping youth learn to become good citizens, better people and better leaders. As Baden-Powell said, “all Scouters should set the example and be trained.”

“Success in training the boy depends on the Scoutmaster’s own personal example.”Lord Robert Baden-Powell

HOW? The first portion of the Wood Badge course uses a classroom approach with practical exercises to teach the essentials of leadership and how to best use a model Scout unit program. You will learn what makes leadership work for you in Scouting and in your personal life.

The second half of the course offers an outdoor experience with classroom modules to help you learn the application of the leadership skills unique to BSA units. There will also be a group meeting or two that you will need to attend in between weekends. Your group will set that schedule. You will also write and complete a “Ticket”. Successful completion of the course will be your attendance at both weekends, in their entirety, as well as the completion of the Ticket process.

Our staff is committed to guide you and help you succeed! We will provide you the necessary support and encouragement to complete the instructional course as well as your Ticket. Upon completion of your Ticket, you will receive the Wood Badge Recognition, including the neckerchief, woggle, Wood Badge beads and Certificate of completion.

What do you need to succeed? An up to date BSA physical, personal camping equipment, a desire to learn, an ability to have fun, a commitment to apply what you learn and your registration.

ANY QUESTIONS? Please call your Course Director – Dave Volek Email: mailto:[email protected] Phone: (216) 341-6270Or visit our website: www.woodbadgegcc.com

I accept the invitation to 2013 GCC Wood Badge Course. I have completed basic training for my registered position. I understand that my attendance and participation in all sessions is required and that to receive my Wood Badge recognition I must first complete my Ticket. I understand that all fees must be paid and received 30 days prior to the course – or by March 25, 2013. I understand that my deposit of $50.00 is non-refundable and my full fee is non-refundable if I cancel less than 30 days prior to the start of the course.

Please COMPLETE (PRINT) the following information:Position in Scouting: ____________________________________Unit #/District/Council Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Venturing District Council Learning for LifeName: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________City: ______________________ Zip: ________Phone: ( )____________________ Email: _____________________________ T-Shirt Size: _____

$50.00 Deposit Enclosed Entire Fee Enclosed Other( please specify): _______________________Card Number: ____________________________________________________ Expiration Date: _________ Credit Card: Visa Master Card AMEX Discover

Signature ________________________________________________________________________________ Please mail or bring completed application to:Greater Cleveland Council, BSA, 2241 Woodland Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-3295

You Are inVited to Attend wood BAdge C-4-440-13

BoY sCout leAder sPeCifiC trAiningSaturday, Mar 2, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cuyahoga County Library – Strongsville Branch18700 Westwood Drive – Strongsville, Ohio 44136-3495

(Traffic light N of Rte. 82/Royalton Rd – East of US 42/Pearl Rd)Hosted by Quarrylands District

This one-day session is the “indoor” part of the three-part REQUIRED training regi-men for direct-contact leaders in Boy Scout Troops. This is intended for all Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be better able to deliver the COMPLETE Scouting program to your units. Applicants should complete the online-90-minute This Is Scouting (replaces New Leader Essentials) before taking this session.

You will learn how to: • be an adult leader in a BOY-LED Troop• help the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) plan and organize troop and patrol meetings• effectively coach the Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders• plan and organize the outdoor program• simplify and succeed with paperwork and finances• partner with the troop committee

NOTE:• Coffee, soft drinks and morning pastry will be provided• Pack a LUNCH• Bring The Boy Scout Handbook (12th ed. 2009) and The Scoutmaster Handbook• Wear your uniform• Early bird FEE is $5.00 per person – register online (link below)• The maximum class size is 30, so apply NOW• DEADLINE for Early Bird is Friday Feb. 22, 2013• NOTE: Applications received after deadline ⇒ Cost $15 … if space is available

Register and pay online at http://gccbsa.kintera.org/bsls0313

Direct questions to Patrick O’Leary: Call 440-846-9665 or email, [email protected]

eVerY sCout deserVes A trAined leAder …

And eVerY leAder deserVes to Be trAined.

trAining informAtion


trAining sChedule Training Date Time location Details/fee

BPI February 9, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8001 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141 See details below $20 ($35 after Jan. 25)

Boy Scout Leader Specific March 2, 2013 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 18700 Westwood Dr. Strongsville, OH 44136-3495 See full article on page 8 $5.00 Fast Start online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all leaders by program no fee

Severe Weather Training online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org One registered person must be trained in every unit no fee

This is Scouting online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all leaders no fee

Safe Swim Defense online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee

Safety Afloat online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org no fee

Troop Committee Challenge online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all troop committee members no fee

Cub Scout Leader Specific online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org

Youth Protection online training 24/7 www.myscouting.org For all adult leaders no fee

For trainings at the Service Center, register with Jennifer laRiccia at [email protected].

BAden-Powell institute 2013 7 greAt reAsons to CeleBrAte our

7 - YeAr AnniVersArY! 1. great new workshops 2. Tiger tales for Tiger Dens 3. Den Chief training 4. Both scouters and outdoors experts sharing skills and experience 5. new ideas to keep your Pack, Troop, ship or Crew on the right course 6. you choose five (5) classes, plus lunch for one low fee 7. Because every son (and Venturing daughter) deserves a happy, trained leader!

SELECTIONS INCLUDE:

• Campfire Cooking • Cooking in a Cardboard Box • Adding Pizazz to Pack Meetings • High Adventure Training • Backpacking Basics • Leave No Trace for All Ages • Coaching Your SPL • Venturing Adventures • Field Trips for Tigers to Webelos • Successful Recruiting • Pack and Den Meeting Planning • So much more!

sAturdAY, feB. 9, 20138:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CuYAhogA VAlleY CAreer Center8001 BreCksVille roAd BreCksVille, oh 44141

(One mile east of the I-77/Wallings Road exit, on S.R. 21—Brecksville Road)

Save 43% by registering early!

Registration: $20 ($35 after January 25)

Visit http://gccbpi.org for more information

Watch for online registration to start December 14 Bring all your Unit Leaders!


CAmPing informAtion

2013 CAmPmAster sCheduleCAMPMASTER WEEKEND DATE PROGRAMJohn Coffey 19 Jan 04-06, 2013 Cub Scout KnotsChristie Kort 20 Jan 11-13, 2013 First AidDan Fousek 21 Jan 18-20, 2013 Winter CampingAndrew Johnson 22 Jan 25-27, 2013 Initiative GamesMike Eppele 23 Feb 01-03, 2013 Fire BuildingBob Goodrich 24 Feb 08-10, 2013 Camp GadgetsBob Taylor 25 Feb 15-17, 2013 Survival CookingDon Rodgers 26 Feb 22-24, 2013 Back Packing

now hiring….summer CAmP teAm memBers

Working on summer camp staff gives you the opportunity to affect the lives of nearly 1,000 youth over the course of the summer. Being a summer camp staff member can help you gain experience as a leader, learn to work with youth, and earn money, as well as honing your own Scouting skills.

This year, Beaumont Scout Reservation is looking to fill approximately 50 program positions in a variety of different areas. Teach Scouts how to tie knots or lashings as a Scoutcraft Instructor; lead team building exercises as a Project COPE Director; help Scouts learn how to safely operate ATVs or motor boats, or teach Scouts how to properly shoot rifles, shotguns or bows & arrows.

Find the application at http://www.gccbsa.info/staff2013. There are positions for every expe-rience level. Get your application in and schedule an interview for the staff interview day on December 22, 2012.

CAlling All CAmP CommissionersBy Bud FordWe all know the summer camp experience is an essential building

block in a Scout unit’s annual program. Under the direction and vision of Carl Boyles, the camps at Beaumont Scout Reservation are starting to “Sizzle”. Sizzle is a new brand and a new icon for a new summer camp program that offers block programming for more merit badges than any northeast Ohio camp, including the new Welding merit badge and the new All-Terrain Vehicle train-ing/riding program, and more fun stuff like “Pajama” Climb, “Top Shot” and the “Cast Iron Chef” competition.

Seven years ago, I was asked to be Chief Commissioner for Beaumont Summer Camp, with the challenge to recruit volunteer commissioners to help throughout the summer camp months assist-ing all the units camping in Broadbent, McIntosh and McCahill. Many top leaders volunteered, including the indomitable Tom Gray, Ray Dargis, Don Friswold, the late Art Molzan, Jim Hickey, John Hogan, Bob Becht, Jim DeViney, Dick Danielson, Margie Bibbs, Scott Kermode, John Sanders, CJ Campbell, Thommy Seymour, Debra Miller, Bill Bakker, John Weaver, Norm Kamms, and others.

The commissioners who returned year after year volunteer because they understand how important their contributions are to the success of Scouts at summer camp. We need three or four commissioners for each week of summer camp, depending on the number of units and the distribution of campsites. We’ve added a golf cart or two – that helps with covering the 1,200 acres at Beau-mont – but we need some new volunteers to take over for those who have aged out or have health problems limiting their active service.

Our Beaumont commissioners work in a way similar to unit commissioners by helping units enjoy their week while achieving a valuable Scouting experience. They serve as liaison between the Camp staff and Scouts and leaders. We bring to units information about training and activities, and we reach out to ask about prob-lems and needs so we can find solutions or the equipment they need. Commissioners keep an eye out for health and safety risks throughout the reservation. We promote camp cleanliness. Many of our commissioners have brought their cameras to help document the Scouts and their leaders having fun while taking part in camp-wide activities and accomplishing personal or team goals. Commission-ers are empowered by the camp director to provide any service to units deemed reasonable, safe and not in conflict with camp policies.

Please consider volunteering to be a commissioner for a week or more during 2013 Summer Camp. We need your help during the weeks of June 23, June 30, July 7 or July 14. To volunteer – or for more information – call Carl Boyles at 216-458-8921, or contact Bud ford at 216-767-0331 or by email at [email protected].


The 2013 Day Camps are quickly approaching!

Make sure to save the date!

DAY CAMP DATES

JUNE 10-14River Grove Picnic ShelterNorth Chagrin Reservation

Cleveland Metroparks

JUNE 17-21South Mastick Picnic Shelter

Rocky River ReservationCleveland Metropark

JUNE 24-28Oak Grove Picnic ShelterBrecksville ReservationCleveland Metroparks

JULY 8-12Shelterhouse

South Chagrin ReservationCleveland Metroparks

JULY 8-12South Cuyahoga County

Sportsman ClubNorth Royalton

JULY 15-19Cuyahoga County

FairgroundsBerea

ColorguArd for the CAVs On Wednesday December 5, 2012, Pack 1 from Shaker Heights was center court for the Cleveland Cavil-

ers versus the Chicago Bulls at the Q Arena in downtown Cleveland. Tip-off was 8:00 p.m., but for Pack 1 the excitement started much earlier. Arriving at The Q at 6:30 p.m., the uniformed Scouts were greeted by Buck Miller. Mr. Miller is responsible for group ticket sales and coordinating all Boy Scout events at the Q. Mr. Miller escorted the Scouts and leaders down to floor of the Q where Pack 1 was able to watch players from the Cavs and Bulls practice prior to the game. When the players warm up was over, Pack 1 practiced their flag ceremony. As the teams were introduced, the Scouts lined up and welcomed the visiting Chicago Bulls as they made their way onto the floor. Then the big moment came when Pack 1 took center court in front of a packed Q Arena to perform a flawless flag ceremony. After a huge round of applause, Scouts and leaders was escorted off the court to great seats for them and their parents to watch all the action.

If your pack or troop would like to get on the schedule for the 2013 – 2014 season, give Buck Miller a call at 216-420-2076. Please make sure all your Scouts are in full BSA uniform.

Also for a great pack or family activity, check out great prices for Boy Scouts: WWW.THEQARENA.COM/BOYSCOUTS.


finAnCiAl news – fAmilY friends of sCouting CAmPAign 2013The council family goal this year is $228,000 or 25% of the overall $900,000 goal. To

continue existing Scouting programs as well as add new ones, it is important that all of our packs, troops, and crews schedule and conduct a unit presentation during the months of January, February, or March. This presentation will last no longer than 10 minutes. Each unit leader will be asked to introduce the Family FOS presenter, and provide the “first gift” for their unit.

Scouting is no different than other activities, belonging to a club, or being a member of a specific place of worship. To continue to exist and grow, every member should consider the right gift to invest in local Scouting today, as well as in the future.

Nine years ago, the council initiated the collector council shoulder patch Scout Law series. The 2013 family campaign marks the ninth year of this series. “Brave” the eighth point in the Scout Law, is the next in the series.

• For a “Support one Scout” gift made at the $198 giving level, the donor will receive one silver-bordered council shoulder patch.

• For a “ScoutReach Supporter” gift made at the $288 giving level, the donor will receive the collec-tor set which includes one silver-bordered and one gold-bordered council shoulder patch. This is the cost of supporting one inner-city Scout for a year.

• For a “Patron Level” gift of $500 of more, the donor will receive both patches AND a Collectors

Coin with the Scout Sign and Scout Law on it.

• Each family will receive a Friends of Scouting recognition car magnet when they make a pledge the

night of the unit presentation.

2013 fos mAster CAlendAr JANUARY 16 Campaign Kickoff (25% of goal) (6:30 p.m.) MARCH 6 Council Report Meeting (50% of goal) (4:30 p.m.) APRIL 3 Council Report Meeting (75% of goal) (4:30 p.m.) MAY 1 Council Report Meeting (100% of goal) (4:30 p.m.) MAY 7 Good Scout Award Luncheon – Renaissance Hotel (Noon) MAY 15 VICTORY CELEBRATION (6:30 p.m.)

• Units whose combined family gifts total the following levels or more will receive the appropriate ribbon below: $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $7,500 total unit giving.

• All units who participate will receive a participation ribbon, if all families in attendance return a completed card, a 100% participation ribbon.

Please give all families in your unit the opportunity to support Scouting throughout the Greater Cleveland Counci l , BSA. Return the sign-up form below today!

TO EARN THE 2013 FOS UNIT LEADER PATCH:• Host an FOS presentation at your unit’s Cub Scout blue and gold event,

Boy Scout troop court of honor, or Venture Crew meeting• Follow the presenter introduction and make the first gift. fAmilY friends of sCouting CAmPAign

unit Commitment CArdProviding a premiere Scouting program requires a significant investment. Friends of

Scouting helps secure the operating funds needed by our council to provide the many services offered to support your unit’s program, e.g., training, insurance, program helps, advancement materials, camping facilities and programs, council and district activities, etc.

The Family Friends of Scouting program is extremely important to the success of our overall fundraising efforts because it shows the rest of the community how com-mitted our members are to the Scouting program, and serves as an example for their support.

As you plan your program for the coming year, please include a Family Friends of Scouting presentation during the months of December, January, February, or March. Pack presentations should be scheduled during blue and gold banquets, and Troop presentations, during courts of honor.

Please return the form below indicating the date you selected, or mail to your dis-trict executive at:

Greater Cleveland Council BSA2241 Woodland Ave.Cleveland, OH 44115-3295Fax: (216) 861-3431

District: ______________________Unit #___ (circle one) pack, troop, team, crewUnit Friends of Scouting Captain’s name:________________________________Address: __________________________________________________________City, State, Zip:___________________________________________________Phone number:_______________________________________________________Unit committee presentation date: _____________Unit meeting presentation date: ____________ (should be by March 31).


greAter CleVelAnd CounCilBoY sCouts of AmeriCA2013 fos CounCil teAm

DAVE GOOCHVice President – DevelopmentPresidentVAM Associates, Inc.

CuB hAunted weekends2012

RALPH DISECouncil FOS ChairPresidentDise & Company

GLENN MAXWELLCommunity FOS ChairPresident – Performance AlloysMaterion Brush, Inc.

PAUL KOOMARFamily FOS ChairVice PresidentHealthnetwork Foundation

JIM MCCLURGBoard FOS ChairPresidentSeaforth Mineral & Ore Company, Inc.

BOB TROOPGood Scout LuncheonCEO Shamrock Companies


Stay current on Lodge news and functions...www.cuyahoga17.org

For e-mail contact information, go to www.cuyahoga17.org and click

“contact us”.

Lodge #17 Leadership LODGE OFFICERS

Lodge Chief Michael Schloemer

Vice Chief Membership Open

Vice Chief Program Daniel Hearn

Vice Chief Finance Alex Moryan

Vice Chief Communication Open

LODGE ADVISERS

Lodge Adviser Margie Bibbs (440) 734-7380

Program Associate Advisor Open

Membership Associate Advisor Danise Krushinski (216) 587-0122

Finance Associate Advisor Open

Communications Associate Advisor Ken Fox (440) 891-6874

lodge CAlendAr

January 1 Unit Elections Begin

January 23 LEC Meeting Panera Bread in Brooklyn - 7:00 p.m.

January 30 General Lodge Meeting GCC Service Center - 7:30 p.m.

February 27 General Lodge Meeting GCC Service Center - 7:30 p.m.

March 19 LEC Meeting Panera Bread in Brooklyn - 7:00 p.m.

March 26 General Lodge Meeting GCC Service Center - 7:30 p.m.

March 31 Unit Elections End

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ConClAVe

CuYAhogA lodge #17 hosts the

seCtion ConClAVe mAY 2013

we need Your helP on mAY 17-19, 2013 to showCAse CAmP BeAumont

And mAke the ConClAVe A suCCess

Contact dAniel heArne

at [email protected]

or mr. foX at

440-391-0624 to volunteer to help.

sPring fellowshiP 2013 – sAVe the dAte!

BeAumont sCout reserVAtion APril 13-15, 2013


Venturing officers association

objectiVes: Get as many people ACTIVELY involved as soon as possible. Use people in positions where they utilize their strengths. Work together as all ideas are potentially good ideas.Show courtesy at meetings - one conversation at a time.Forget about the past and get on with building an organization that's right for the present and the YOUTH!Plan activities across the council while still encouraging units to plan and organize their own crews.

VOA Advisor Joe Marencik (440) 230-5048 [email protected] Rachel Hill [email protected] President Admin. Elena Mazur [email protected] President Program Robin Reichert [email protected] Anna Arbogast [email protected] Jonathan Marenicik [email protected] Advisor Philip Williams (216) 458-8932 [email protected]

Venturing adVisorsTraining Paula Berghauser (440) 230-0637 [email protected] Cindy Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Vacant Sea Scouting Ron Frye (330) 305-0029 [email protected] Richard Danielson (440) 777-9677 [email protected] Coordinator Ray Bartlett (440) 243-3881

fun faCTs aBouT KalahaRi ResoRT in sanDusKy

From dry desert, to vacation oasis. The African Kalahari region’s name is derived from the Tswana word Kalagare, meaning “a waterless place.” Ironically, the pools of Kalahari Resort’s indoor park alone hold more than 1.3 million gallons of water.

Fields of fun. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark is America’s largest at 173,000 square feet which is three times the size of the Cleveland Browns’ field.

An art tour within the resort. The Nelson family scours the markets of Africa every couple of years to choose unique art, indigenous carvings, exotic masks, artistic glass pieces and handcrafted furnishings. There are more than 500 pieces throughout the resort includ-ing a one-of-a-kind chandelier in the convention center made of ostrich eggs.

Mamma Mia. Kalahari Resort uses 1,040 cases of tomato sauce, 104,000 pounds of cheese, and 78,000 pounds of flour per year to make its signature “Pizza Pub” pizzas. That’s enough flour to fill Kalahari’s entire Shooting Star Basketball Pool in the indoor waterpark.

Party on. The soon-to-be completed 215,000-square-foot convention center expansion in Sandusky, Ohio would easily fit more than three NFL football fields.

Laundry duty calls. Since the Kalahari Resort – Sandusky opened more than 300,000 loads of laundry have been washed. Compared to the average family of four’s 1,300 loads of laundry in a five year span, it would take more than 200 busy moms to wash Kalahari’s dirty laundry. An AquaRecycle system allows Kalahari Resort to recycle and reuse 70 percent of its laundry water.

The need for speed. The Tanzanian Twister, a giant flume ride, swirls guests at speeds up to 40 mph. That’s as fast as a zebra can run!

Fun in the sun, all year round. The lowest temperature ever recorded during an Ohio winter was a frigid -39 degrees! Not only is it always a tropical 86 degrees at Kalahari Resort but with the waterpark’s Texlon transparent roof visitors can stay warm and actually work on their tan even in the winter cold!

Eat your veggies. There are 100,000 carrots fed to the animals at Safari Outdoor Adven-ture Park each year. That’s enough for us to give 10 carrots to every visitor at Kalahari Resort!

Welcome one and all. More than 5 million people have stayed with Kalahari Resort since it opened in 2005. That’s roughly 1.3 million more than the entire population of Los Angeles. (LA Population 3,792,621, according to 2010 Census Data)

The 12,000-square-foot wave pool at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio features eight ocean-like wave settings.

kAlAhAriThe Venturing Officers Association will be hosting a trip to Kalahari Waterpark

on February 16, 2013. For more information please contact Phil Williams by email at [email protected].

Kalahari Resort - Sandusky, located on Highway 250 just north of exit 118 of the Ohio Turnpike, is home to America’s largest indoor waterpark at 173,000 square feet. In addition, the authentically African-themed resort features a 77,000-square-foot outdoor waterpark, 884 guest rooms and suites, 192 three-key condos, the full-service Spa Kalahari, a collection of unique retail shops, an indoor mini-glow golf course, indoor playground, the largest game arcades in the Midwest, a fully-equipped fitness center, three dining options and a 215,000-square-foot convention center.

The lobby of Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio gives guests the first taste of the resort’s authentic African theming.


dover roCkport oFFiCersDistrict Chairman Gareth Hughes (216) 403-3287 [email protected] District Vice-Chairman Mark Johnson (440) 871-2112 [email protected] Commissioner Steve Garner (440) 552-9349 [email protected] District Executive Jennifer LaRiccia (216) 458-8925 [email protected] Advancement Chairman Eric Augustine (216) 529-0821 [email protected] Chairman Mike Rossande (216) 533-8294 [email protected] Camp Administrator Carlos Vasquez (216) 214-5407 [email protected] Camp Program Eric Black (440) 665-0994 [email protected] Chairman Jennifer Mortenson (440-759-5482 [email protected] Chairman George Szent-Kiraly (216) 244-3324 [email protected] Camping Chairman Mary O’Connor (440) 347-1256 [email protected] FOS Chairman Scott Graham (440) 835-0292 [email protected] Chairman Dana Hartup (440) 773-3581 [email protected] master Don Friswold (216) 577-9358 [email protected] Chairman Jim Eppele (440) 808-8497 [email protected] District Co-Adviser Barb Slator (330) 340-6340 [email protected] District Co-Adviser Curtis Newton (216) 440-1880 [email protected] District Web page: www.drdistrict.org

54% Top Leader Trained 27 Trained Top Leaders

JAnuArY CAlendAr3 District Commisioner Mtg 6:30 p.m., BPC

3 District Committee Mtg: 7:30 p.m. BPC

10 District Roundtable: 7:00 p.m. BPC “Meet the Troops”

16 Friends of Scouting Kickoff

feBruArY CAlendAr 2 Trainers Edge

7 District Commissioner Mtg. 6:30 p.m. BPC

7 District Committee Mtg. 7:30 p.m. BPC

9 BPI, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

14 District Roundtable, 7:00 p.m BPC

16 Klondike, South Mastick Picnic Area, Rocky River Reservation 9:00 a.m.

21 Council Coordinated, 6:30 Council Service Center

23 Cub Scout Leader Training

mArCh CAlendAr 2 Scoutmaster Specific Training tba

APril CAlendAr 12-14 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, Beaumont Scout Reservation.

20 District Pinewood Derby, St. Paul Lutheran, Westlake, Ohio 9:00-12:00.

seA sCout shiP 41 wins nAtionAl ComPetitionsea scout ship 41 of Bay Village, Ohio, is the winner of the 2012 Interlux Waterfront Challenge.

The Scouts developed a unique solution to help combat the growth of harmful algae in Lake Erie.The annual Interlux Waterfront Challenge awards funds

to community groups for creating sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in their communities.

Sea Scout Ship 41 researched the significant problem of harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie and developed O’Tumbler, a vertical wind turbine that circulates oxygen-rich water to help stimulate the growth of plankton and provide a food rich habitat for fish. “This has been a super opportunity for our Sea Scouts to study, brainstorm and develop practical solu-tions to real life environmental problems. We look forward to using the Interlux award to further educate our community to help protect our great natural resource, Lake Erie,” said

Richard gash, Skipper of Sea Scout Ship 41.“The goal of the Interlux Waterfront Challenge is to encourage community participation in

sustainable projects to protect and preserve our marine environment. Our 2012 national winner is an outstanding example of what can be accomplished when we all work together,” said Jim seidel, Interlux North America marketing manager.

shooting sPorts weekend Volunteers run rAnges with PreCision!By ASM, Barb Crompton, Troop 421Troop 421 leaders, adults and Boy Scouts volunteered to run archery and BB gun ranges

at the recent Shooting Sports weekend event at Beaumont, September 28-30. Reports back to scoutmaster Delaney were filled with lots of praise and nods, with

most in the direction of the five Troop 421 Boy Scouts who helped run the ranges. life scouts Daniel and nolan, first Class Jovanni and scouts Dylan and Matthew came out bright and early Saturday morning to help first set up the ranges with Scoutmaster Delaney, asMs Wagner and Crompton, and Mr. Zubin. Many thanks to everyone for their help in making this event a huge success!

sAVe the dAte for dr Pinewood derBYWhat is better than 100 Cub Scouts screaming at the top of

their lungs? Not sure, but join us on April 20 to see our Scouts in action. We will have our race at St. Paul Lutheran in Westlake and start promptly at 9:00 a.m. Look for online registration to be coming soon. Trophies will be given out for the top fastest in each grade. We will also pick one for best design. Sign up now, and bring the whole family to experience the excitement.

YArd ChArge A suCCess!Many thanks to all the units in Dover Rockport that raked the leaves of the elderly on

November 10. What a great way to “Do Your Best!” Pictured here are the Cub Scouts from pack 390 after making the difference of someone in the community. Thanks to all who par-ticipated! Special thanks to George Szent-Kiraly for all his help as our Yard Charge Chair!!

geAr uP for doVer roCkPort klondike!

Mark your calendar now for the annual Dover Rockport Klondike held at South Mastick picnic area in the Metroparks Rocky River Reservation on Feb-ruary 16. Bring your sled and be ready to participate in all the stations.


Quarrylands oFFiCersDistrict Chairman VACANT District Commissioner Gary Musselman (216) 621-0082 [email protected] BS Roundtable Cmr. Dave Ross (440) 734-2511 [email protected] CS Roundtable Cmr. Joel Bussman (440) 716-8804 [email protected] Misc. Commissioner Bill Sheehan (440) 777-9038 [email protected] ADC Berea/BrookPark/Middleburg Joe Mazur (216) 433-7554 [email protected] Scott Reichert (440) 668-8440 [email protected] Strongsville John Hogan (440) 878-3890 [email protected] Olmsted Falls VACANTADC North Olmsted Tom Andrako (440) 716-1660 [email protected] Membership VACANTSchool Night Chair Connie Sheehan (440) 777-9038 [email protected] Chairperson VACANTPopcorn Kernel Mike Ballas (440) 238-9634 [email protected] FOS Chairman VACANTFamily FOS Ken Fox (440) 391-0624 [email protected] FOS Advancement Ron Morgan (440) 234-3623 [email protected] Eagle Scout Coordinator Don Lommler (440) 779-8092 [email protected] Badge Counselor Coordinator Jim Brown (440) 891-5955 [email protected] Training Patrick O’Leary (440) 846-9665 [email protected] Scout Training Bob Sullivan (440) 235-0934 [email protected] Boy Scout Training Patrick O’Leary (440) 846-9665 [email protected] Cub Scout Training Bob Sullivan (440) 235-0934 [email protected] Boy Scout Training Patrick O’Leary (440) 846-9665 [email protected] Cub Scout Activities Jeff Tirey (440) 572-0595 [email protected] Scout Activities Dave Metzger (440) 427-8874 [email protected] Technology/

Communications Tony Wulk (216) 470-3191 [email protected] District Webmaster Andrew Young (440) 846-0825 [email protected] District Executive Kallee Kissling (216) 458-8930 [email protected] Check out the Web page: www.quarrylands.net

69.77% Top Leader Trained 30 Trained Top Leaders

JAnuArY CAlendAr11 Scout Service Center/Scout Shop Closed 10 Roundtable, Berea United Methodist Church, 7:00 p.m.16 Friends of Scouting Kickoff21 Scout Service Center/Scout Shop Closed (in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)24 Unit Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 p.m.26 Wood Badge Breakfast

feBruArY CAlendAr14 Roundtable, Berea United Methodist Church, 7:00 p.m. 16-17 Klondike Derby, Cleveland Metroparks Mastick picnic area

18 Scout Service Center Closed/Scout Shop Open (in observance of Presidents’ Day)28 Unit Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

mArCh CAlendAr3 Eagle Recognition Dinner 14 Roundtable, Berea United Methodist Church, 7:00 p.m.17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade 28 Unit Commissioner Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 29 Scout Service Center Closed/Scout Shop Open (in observance of Good Friday)For the latest calendar information and event details go to gccbsa.org/calendar

YArd ChArgeThe Greater Cleveland Council’s 9th annual yard charge service project was a great

success. On behalf of the Quarrylands District, thank you to all who participated! Your hard work made a difference in many lives!

CITY OF CLEVELAND PARTICIPANTS Troop 204 Troop 332Troop 636Troop 777LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTSPack 53Pack 102Pack 153Pack 157Pack 181Pack 204Pack 226Pack 228Pack 332Pack 345Pack 630Pack 636Pack 715Pack 780Troop 1 Troop 201Troop 215Troop 610Troop 630Troop 664Troop 701Crew 610

Ql PoPCorn reCAP This year the Quarrylands District once again set out on the popcorn trail for their

annual popcorn sale. The district as a whole sold nearly $220,000 worth of popcorn! Congratulations to the Top Selling units and their leaders:

Pack 226 Cubmaster Lewis Maddox, Popcorn Chair Mike Ballas $20,553Troop 701 Scoutmaster Scott Horan, Popcorn David Klypchak $18,155 Pack 157 Cubmaster Derek Apo, Popcorn Chair Kevin White $16,323Pack 780 Cubmaster Mike Balina, Popcorn Chair Becky Conroy $15,569Pack 329 Cubmaster and Popcorn Chair Steve Bischof $14,890

Special thanks also go out to Mike Ballas, our district popcorn, kernel for helping facilitating the sale. Thanks also go out to the zone and unit kernels, parents, and most impor-tantly, the Scouts who did a great job!

doVer-roCkPort/QuArrYlAnds klondike And freeZeoutThe Dover Rockport and Quarrylands

districts will work together to provide a KLONDIKE & FREEOUT on Saturday, February 16 at the Cleveland Metroparks Mastick picnic areas. The Boy Scout and Cub events will be held on the same day, but in two separate areas. Each will be a day event, but Boy Scouts may camp overnight under troop leadership. Hold the date! More details are coming!


pioneer officersDistrict Chairman Terry Byrne (440) 845-6956 [email protected] Commissioner Ron Blazak (440) 237-4456 [email protected] Vice Chair VACANTBoy Scout Roundtable VACANT Cub Scout Roundtable Rich Thoma (440) 567-4368 [email protected] Chair VACANT Membership Chair VACANTProgram Chair Tom Sutyak (440) 845-8907 [email protected] Activities Chair Bill Thrasher (440) 237-6222 [email protected] Chair VACANTTraining Chair VACANT Advancement Chair Denise Hughart (440) 842-8093 [email protected] Day Camp Director Ken Kuzcma (216) 534-4056 [email protected] Day Camp Program Dir. VACANTDistrict Director Dan Varn (216) 458-8919 [email protected]


JAnuArY CAlendAr7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Ridgewood United Methodist Church10 District Forum #2, 6:45 p.m., Ridgewood United Methodist Church16 Friends of Scouting Kickoff21 Service Center Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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4 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Ridgewood United Methodist Church 9 Baden-Powell Institute, Cuyahoga Valley Vocational Academy, Brecksville16 Klondike Derby, Camp Butler, Manatoc Scout Camp18 Service Center Closed in observance of President’s Day

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4 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner, 12:00 noon, Cleveland Renaissance Grand Ballroom 5 District Committee, 7:00 p.m., Ridgewood United Methodist Church17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

A 2010 Centennial Quality District YArd ChArge reCAPSpecial thanks go out to the 20 units, 300 plus youth and 200 plus adults, who

helped out with Yard Charge. With absolutely beautiful weather, hundreds of yards all over the city of Cleveland and communities in the district were raked to help the at-need citizens of the community at-large. Special thanks go to the following units who participated:

Pack 24 Pack 45 Pack 192 Pack 193 Pack 218

Pack 263 Pack 319 Pack 371 Pack 374 Pack 425

Pack 526 Pack 75 Pack 73 Pack 22 Troop 526

Troop 192 Troop 319 Troop 371 Troop 221 Troop 377

Pioneer PoPCorn reCAPThis year the Pioneer District once again set out on the popcorn trail for their

annual popcorn sale. The district as a whole sold more than $150,000 worth of popcorn, a new District record!

Congratulations to the Top Selling units and their leaders:

Pack 73 Cubmaster Bob Gademer, Popcorn Chair Emily Fano $30,483 Pack 192Cubmaster Rob Larrisey, Popcorn Chair Rich Holloway $14,762

Pack 24Cubmaster Ron Ramos, Popcorn Chair Sara Malik $13,440

Pack 526Cubmaster Robert Pafford, Popcorn Chair Phil Poinsatte $9,934

Pack 218Cubmaster and Popcorn Chair Keith Smiley $8,975

Special kudos again to Pack 73 chartered by St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Parma for being the top selling unit in both the Pioneer District and the Greater Cleveland Council!

suBsCriBe to the Pioneer distriCt “weeklY uPdAte”Are you an adult volunteer who would like to know about district and council

activities? Well, now is your chance. Every week, the “Weekly Update” is e-mailed out to all leaders who have subscribed to the list. In the update are notices regard-ing policy, updates on activities, and all-around vital announcements regarding council and district functions. If you are interested in subscribing to this online newsletter, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

klondike derBY Coming uP

Klondike derby is fast approaching as we reach into 2013 . The event will be taking place on February 16 at Camp Butler in Peninsula, Ohio. More information will be coming out about this event in the near future, but if you have any questions, please contact Bill Thrasher at (440) 237-6222 or [email protected].


cuyahoga VaLLey officersDistrict Chair Dave James (440) 717-1778 [email protected] Commissioner Linda Gray (330) 468-1079 [email protected] Roundtable Commiss. Bill Makowski (440) 717-3492 [email protected] CS Roundtable Commiss. Eric Finn (603) 769-9674 [email protected] Chair Kari Verhovnik (440) 237-9017 [email protected] Chair Carloline Reinecker (330) 468-0504 [email protected] Activities Kim Mullenax (216) 254-3903 [email protected] CS Advancement Kim Mullenax (216) 254-3903 [email protected] Program Chair Danise Krushinski (216) 587-0122 [email protected] Activities Jim Popik (330) 659-9099 [email protected] BS Advancement Mike Reville (330) 467-0890 [email protected] VACANT Training Pete Reichel (330) 607-9868 [email protected] Venturing Activities Tim Simenc (330) 467-6637 [email protected] Day Camp Director Eric Finn (603) 769-9674 [email protected] OA Chapter Advisor Karl Owen (440) 582-1698 Web Master Bill Makowski (440) 623-4992 [email protected] Marketing/PR Chairman Dave Volek (216) 341-6270 [email protected] Director Scott Johnson (216) 458-8905 [email protected]

District Web site http://www.gccbsa.org/Cuyahoga_Valley/index.html


JAnuArY CAlendAr3 District Committee Meeting – 7pm, Brecksville United Methodist Church3 District Commissioner Meeting – 7pm, Brecksville United Methodist Church10 Roundtable– 7pm, Brecksville United Methodist Church 11-13 Klondike at the Beaumont Scout Reservation16 Friends of Scouting Kickoff21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Office Closed

feBruArY CAlendAr3 Scout Sunday7 District Committee Meeting – 7pm, Brecksville United Methodist Church7 District Commissioner Meeting – 8pm, Brecksville United Methodist Church14 Roundtable – 7pm, Brecksville United Methodist Church 18 Presidents Day – Office Closed

mArCh CAlendAr3 – Eagle Dinner – Cleveland Renaissance Hotel7- District Committee Meeting – 7pm, Brecksville United Methodist Church7- District Commissioner Meeting – 7pm, Brecksville United Methodist Church14- District Roundtable – 7pm, Brecksville United Methodist Church 17- St. Patrick’s Day Parade – TBA, Cleveland, Ohio

CuYAhogA VAlleY merit BAdge midwAY

saturday, feb. 16, 2013 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

saint Barnabas school Cafeteria9200 olde eight Rd.

northfield Center 44067

•Bring signed Blue Cards with you.

•Most Merit Badges require prerequisites to be completed.

•Brown bag lunches welcome.

Class A Uniform Appropriate Dress

Trail to Eagle Workshops open toLife Scouts at 11:00 and 1:00

Scoutmaster Eagle Workshop at 12:00

Merit Badge Counselor Training

(Parents are Welcome to all Training)

For more information about merit badges being offered, contact Mike Reville at [email protected] or 330-467-0890

MERIT BADGE MIDWAY EXPLANATION AND SCHEDULE:

The Merit Badge Midway is designed for Scouts to learn about merit badges. Consider it as a trade show for merit badges. Scouts may start, finish or totally complete a merit badge.

To start a badge, the Scout simply needs to visit a counselor at the Midway. Establish contact with coun-selor, and follow the instructions the counselor gives. Set up a date to meet with counselor to finish badge.

To finish a badge, the Scout must have the prereq-uisites done. If badge has a time requirement or work to be completed, this must be done in advance. A partial badge may be completed as long as Scout has met with a counselor and has requirements signed off.

To complete a badge in a day, it must be a badge that can be done with a counselor within the time period. Some examples are fingerprinting, coin collecting, etc. Any required information must be done in advance.

The merit badges are scheduled sessions. Check in with counselors to see what their schedule will be. Each counselor may have different time requirements.

The advancement sessions will be scheduled every hour between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mike Reville and members of the district advancement team will be training on these subjects.

Trail to Eagle: Help a Scout plan a project and prepare his paperwork for Eagle.

Scout Master Eagle information: To help Scoutmaster and Advancement Chair coach a Scout in Eagle preparation.

Merit Badge Counselor: To train counselors on proper procedures of counseling. Any adult welcome to see if they might want to become a counselor. Review certain badges that have specific policy requirements.

CuYAhogA VAlleY klondike The Cuyahoga Valley Klondike is scheduled for January 11, 12 and 13, 2013. At this

time, we still have half a troop lodge available for the weekend.If you are interested, please call the Klondike Chairman, Jim Popik, to make further arrangements. See you at the Beaumont Scout Reservation for an awesome winter event.

CongrAtulAtions to All of our units selling PoPCorn in 2012The following units are part of the $ 10,000.00 and over club:Pack 378, Troop 810 and Pack 677.The following units are part of the $ 15,000.00 and over club:Pack 882, Troop 575 and Pack 280.The over $20,000.00 club is Pack 297, Pack 575, Pack 261 and Pack 67. Great job, everyone.


two riVers officersDistrict Chairman OpenTraining Chairman Tim Mohr (216) 941-7319 [email protected] Chairman Rich Rozman (440) 951-5677 [email protected] Chairman Cory Paul [email protected]. D. Boyce Committee Galen Younkin (216) 251-2534 [email protected] Chapter Advisor John Coffey (216) 226-2333District Webmaster Don Friswold (216) 577-9358 [email protected] Executive Jonathan Sweet (216) 568-8923 [email protected]

Current information on the Web at: www.tworiversgcc.org


JAnuArY CAlendAr1 New Year’s Day: office and Scout Shop closed8 Program Aide meeting 5:30 p.m. – Council Service Center10 District Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Detroit Shoreway Community Development office11-13 Cuyahoga Valley District Klondike – Beaumont Scout Reservation, Rock Creek, OH 16 Friends of Scouting Campaign Kickoff17 Council Commissioners’ Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., – Council Service Center19 Cub Scout Leader Training 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., West Park Branch – Cleveland Public Library21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: office closed22 Program Aide meeting 5:30 p.m. – Council Service Center 26 Wood Badge Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon28 Order of the Arrow Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. – Council Service Center

feBruArY CAlendAr3 Scout Sunday7 District Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Detroit Shoreway Community Development office8 Boy Scouts of America Anniversary9 Baden-Powell Institute (B.P.I.) – Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville12 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday12 Program Aide meeting 5:30 p.m. – Council Service Center16 Dover Rockport Klondike, 9:00 a.m. – Bradley Woods, Westlake18 Presidents Day: office closed20 Day Camp Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – Council Service Center21 Council Coordinated Meeting, 7:00 p.m. – Council Service Center25 Order of the Arrow Lodge meeting – 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., – Council Service Center26 Program Aide meeting 5:30 p.m. – Council Service Center

mArCh CAlendAr2 Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., – Strongsville Library3 Eagle Scout Dinner, 12 noon – Grand Ballroom, Cleveland Renaissance Hotel 7 District Committee Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Detroit Shoreway Community Development office12 Program Aide meeting 5:30 p.m. – Council Service Center17 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade – downtown Cleveland21 Council Commissioners’ Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – Council Service Center25 Order of the Arrow Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. – Council Service Center25 Erev Pesach26 Program Aide meeting 5:30 p.m. – Council Service Center29 Good Friday: office closed28 Order of the Arrow Lodge meeting – 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. – Council Service Center

For the latest calendar information and event details go to gccbsa.org/calendar

Cooking And sustAinABilitY merit BAdges Added to eAgle-reQuired listEffective January 1, 2014, the Cooking merit badge will be required

in order to obtain the Eagle Scout rank. Regardless of when a Scout earned the Life rank or began working on Eagle, unless he fulfills all the requirements—with the exception of his board of review—before Jan. 1, 2014, he must earn the Cooking merit badge to become an Eagle Scout.

Upon its release during the summer of 2013, the Sustainability merit badge will become available as an option with Environmental Science as an Eagle-required merit badge. At that time, Scouts may choose to earn Sustain-ability in place of the currently required Environmental Science. Scouts who have already earned Environmental Science may also earn Sustainability, but only one of the two merit badges would count as “Eagle-required.” The other, however, may count as one of the others necessary to reach the total of 21 required merit badges.

new trAining mAteriAls AVAilABleon Commissioners weBsiteThe National Commissioner Task Force has updated the BSA Commissioner Training

Web site: scouting.org/scoutsource/Commissioners/training with all-new training mate-rials. Commissioners now have more resources for training than ever before. A Council Commissioner Basic Training course is in process, and the manual update for the Com-missioner College is just about done. Both will be posted when they are available.

goals for Basic Training were to:• Make it possible to field a new commissioner as soon as reasonably possible after

accepting the position. Now, one Basic Training is all that is required before commission-ing, and the orientation training is entirely online.

• Make the training easy to complete. Commissioner Basic used to be three two-hour sessions spread over three weeks. Now, it is one three-hour session and is role-specific—just enough for our commissioners to understand the role and get them going.

• Make the training more consistent. Most councils were no longer using the three two-hour sessions and had created their own courses, creating many diverse training courses.

YArd ChArge fAll CleAn-uP

The morning of November 10 broke sunny and warm. By 10:00 a.m., Scouts from the Two Rivers Distr ict had taken up rakes and started in on the leaves that had fallen around the homes in west Cleve-land, and piles grew quickly. Homeowners greeted the Scouts with smiles. A neighbor in Newburgh Heights wanted to reward Pack 912 with milk and cookies for a job well done.

This is the last year the Greater Cleveland Council will be hosting The Yard Charge. If your unit would like to continue this good turn contact Jane fumich at Cleveland’s Depart-ment of Aging (216) 664-2898 / [email protected].

Yard Charge participants, Pack 912, from Newburg Heights


freedom traiL officersDistrict Commissioner Robert J. White [email protected] WD Boyce Chairman Ronnie Henighan [email protected] Chairman Stefan Holmes [email protected] Chairman Frank Williamson [email protected]. District Commissioner Al Griffin [email protected]/Finance Chairman Jim Thompson [email protected] Chairman Charles Kelly [email protected] Chairman John Slavik [email protected] Chair Janet Barron [email protected] Adv. Chairman Bonnie Sawyer [email protected] Executive Jon Sizemore [email protected]


JAnuArY CAlendAr8 Program Aide Meeting, Council Service Center- 5:30pm11 Cuyahoga Valley Klondike- Beaumont Scout Reservation, contact- Scott Johnson16 Friends of Scouting Kickoff19 Cub Scout Leader Training- West Park Library, 10am-2pm- 25 Glacier Ridge Klondike, contact- Chris Mehling28 Wood Badge Breakfast

feBruArY CAlendAr1 Crooked Creek Klondike- contact- Matt Burneisen3-9 Scout Week, Scout Sunday -Let us know what you are planning to celebrate.7 Freedom Trail Program Meeting- 5: 30 pm, Council Service Center8 BSA Anniversary9 High Adventure Rally9 Baden Powell Institute- full day of great training, check out info page12 Program Aide Meeting- Council Service Center, 5:30pm16 Dover Rockport Klondike, contact- Jennifer LaRiccia18 President’s Day- Office Closed21 Council Coordinated Meeting, 7:00 p.m. - Council Service Center26 Program Aide Meeting- Council Service Center, 5:30pm

mArCh CAlendAr2 Scout Master Leader Specific Training, Strongsville Library, 18700 Westwood Drive 441363 Eagle Scout Dinner- Cleveland Renaissance Hotel, 12pm 9 Glacier Ridge Merit Badge Day17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade- All our Scouts will march in the Parade

PoPCorn Big shots Thank you to Charles Kelly and all of our Troops, Packs and Crews. Highest Selling Troop Troop 983 Highest Selling Scout Jermaine Jordan, Jr. (2nd year Webelo) Highest Selling Pack Pack 983 Highest Selling Cub Miles Blair

Your fAmilY friends of sCoutingstephany Blair is our 2013 Family Friends of Scout-

ing Chairwoman. She will be calling to set up a time that someone can do an FOS presentation at a meeting. This presentation is being done to accomplish 2 tasks:

1. To help the Scouts financially2. More importantly, to tell our great story. Our overall

goal is $45,000.

Family goal is $3,000. Our FOS units are Troop and Pack 183, Troop and Pack 337, Troop and Pack 983, Troop and Pack 296, Pack 158, Pack 4906, and Pack 1410.

YArd ChArgeThank you to the Scouts, leaders and families of Freedom Trail for doing a great job in

participating in Greater Cleveland Council’s Yard Charge. Your service to the community was felt and very much appreciated. This was, however, the last time Yard Charge would be hosted by the Council. If you would like to continue to do this annual service in your community, please contact Jane fumich at the Department of Aging to register for the yards you would like in your community or elsewhere. She can be reached at 216-664-2898 or [email protected]

trAining is mAndAtorYAll registered adult volunteers must complete Youth Protection Training. All Cub-

masters, Assistant Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, Assistant Crew Advisors and Post Leaders must complete their specific training.

reCruitKeep recruiting Scouts year round1. Have your Scouts invite a friend to a special event2. Put posters up at churches, schools, rec centers and businesses.3. Announce at churchesIf you have any questions or other recruiting ideas, please send to [email protected].

BoYs’ life Joke of the monthJ.B.: Why don’t you ever negotiate with trees?Jim: Why?J.B.: Because they only make shady deals!Lesson: A Scout is Honest

woodBAdge 2013the ultimAte leAdershiP trAining eXPerienCe

Beaumont Scout Reservation April 26, 27, 28 AND June 1, 2, 3

Go to WOODBADGE LINK http://councils.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Council440/Training/

Wood%20Badgefor more info and scholarship opportunities.

summer CAmPsCheck out all the summer activities

on the Camp pages.

Get your Scouts to start saving their money to experience Boy Scout or Cub

Scout Camps. Your Scouts will never forget the experience.

scholarship requests are due on or before March 31, 2013.


JAnuArY CAlendAr1 New Year’s Holiday – Council Service Center Closed 2 District Commissioners Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.2 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.9 District Round Table, 7:30 p.m. Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.16 Friends of Scouting Campaign Kickoff, 6:30 p.m. 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Council Service Center Closed25-27 Klondike Derby

feBruArY CAlendAr3-9 Scout Week 6 District Commissioners Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.13 District Committee Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.13 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.18 President’s Day – Council Service Center Closed20 District Round Table, 7:30 p.m. Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.

mArCh CAlendAr3 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner, 1:00-5:00 p.m., Cleveland Renaissance Hotel – Grand Ballroom6 District Commissioners Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.6 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.6 Friends of Scouting Report Meeting, 4:30 p.m. 13 District Round Table, 7:30 p.m. Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Hts.

gLacier ridge officers

Chairman Luke Baum (216) 447-9000 [email protected] VACANTVice Chairman Ed Hargate (440) 473-5476 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner Dan Kasareo 440-473-5317 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner VACANTFinance Chairman Vince Winslow Nominating Chairman Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] Chair VACANT Activities / Service Chair VACANT Advancement / Recog. Chair Mae Morrical (216) 751-9035 [email protected] Camp Promo. / Outdoors Chair Ed Hargate (440) 473-5476 [email protected] Training Chair VACANTDay Camp Director Rob Fischer (216) 658-1879 [email protected] Camp Program Director VACANTVenturing Chair Michael Courtright (216) 283-7229 [email protected] master Craig Castelaz (216) 381-7584 [email protected] Chapter Advisor VACANTDistrict Executive Christopher Mehling (216) 458-8920 [email protected]


it wAs A BusY fAll for PACk 424! Pack 424 of Lyndhurst is off to a fantastic start. We have exploded with newly recruited Cubs

from the 3 elementary schools within the SEL school district. Our thanks go to our district executive, Christopher Mehling, for organizing a very successful recruitment campaign, as we have more than doubled the size of our pack.

We have had a busy fall in 2012. We attended Boo-Mont with a full cabin, and many boys happy to hike through the woods, carve pumpkins, and shoot BB guns, sling shots, and bow and arrows. Our Cubs have visited the local historical society, the South Euclid Fire Depart-ment, Eddy’s bike shop, and even went star gazing at Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society at Observatory Park in Geauga County. This park is officially named a Dark Sky park, meaning that it is ideally suited to night time star gazing with minimal light pollution. They are one out of only 5 in the U.S., and 8 in the world to receive this designation. It features a planetarium and some really cool high tech equipment like a seismograph, 25.5” Newtonian Reflector telescope and other weather monitoring equipment. There is a 1 mile planetary walk that shows the relative spacing of the planets.

This month our focus was “Citizenship.” Part of being a good citizen is to understand how our country works, and with voting day Nov. 6, we had an opportunity to talk about our rights and responsibilities and duties. We asked our parents to take their boys to the voting booth and show them the process or at least explain the process...and for that effort each boy received their very own copy of our U.S. “Constitution.” Another part of being a good citizen is helping our neighbors, so on Yard Charge day we raked large yards of leaves for 13 people in our community who were just amazed to see so many young boys working so hard. Another way we can be good citizens is to help spread a little joy; our boys accomplished this by making “Hidden Treasure” Thanksgiving table turkey decorations. We donated our “flock” to the Community Partnership on Aging for their annual Thanksgiving luncheon. We have lots of work to do, but with involved parents, good leaders and excited kids, we should have a great winter and spring. friends of sCouting

The Friends of Scouting campaign kickoff is January 16, 2013. Friends of Scouting is an important part of keeping Scouting strong in the Greater Cleveland Council. If you have not scheduled your unit’s 2013 Friends of Scouting presentation please contact Bill Bakker (Family FOS Chair) at 440-796-4004 or [email protected]. This presentation is a brief talk given by a fellow Scouter to give the parents in your unit the opportunity to understand the larger picture of Scouting, and contributes to their sons’ Scouting program. We would prefer this presentation to be scheduled during your Blue and Gold or first Court of Honor for the year. Scouting is more than just having fun. Scouting programs prepare our youth for the challenges of tomorrow, Scouting has been proven to mold youth into leaders our com-munity needs. Families’ support of Scouting today is an investment in tomorrow’s leaders.

PoPCornGreater Cleveland Council Popcorn Sale is very important source of funding for local

Scouting unit activities and council operations. The purpose of the Greater Cleveland Council’s Popcorn Sale is to raise funds for Scouting council-wide. The sale provides Scouting units with a safe, coordinated unit money earning opportunity with no upfront costs to the unit.

Over 2,000 volunteers helped coordinate and participated in this year’s popcorn sale in 200 Scouting units directly benefiting over 10,000 youth. This year the Council raised $1.1 million in popcorn sales. Glacier Ridge raised $111,149.00.

A special thanks to all of our Popcorn Kernels and in particular, Dr. Tracy harris, our District Kernel!

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crooked creek officersDistrict Chairman Mark Anderson (440) 247-0269 [email protected] District Commissioner Janice O’Brien (724)825-0705 [email protected] Membership Chairman VACANTWebelos-to-Scout Chair Tamarra Reed (216) 554-5508 [email protected] Program Chairman VACANTFOS Chairman VACANTTraining Chairman Judy Caine (440) 349-0281 [email protected]] CS Training Chairman Terry Maxson (440) 542-0738 [email protected] Camping Chairman Cary Weatherhead (440)708-2290 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner Carla Cashman (216) 341-1443 [email protected] Activities Chairman John DeLuca (440) 439-2537 [email protected] Chairman Jerry Domiano (216) 663-0872 [email protected] Chairman Bill Johannisson (440) 248-1082 [email protected] Activities Mike Eppele (216) 581-1229 [email protected] Day Camp Director Rich Parker (440) 248-6488 [email protected] DC Program Director Sara Mulcahy (330) 523-9944 [email protected] Venturing Chairman Dan Loughridge (216) 514-1761 [email protected] OA Chief Robby Miller (contact the advisor, John Kochis)OA Advisor John Kochis (216) 341-7586 [email protected] Master Tom Thompson (440) 582-9599 [email protected] Executive Matt Burneisen (216) 458-8917 [email protected]

JAnuArY CAlendAr7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon United Methodist Church, Solon9 Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon United Methodist Church, Solon

feBruArY CAlendAr1-3 Crooked Creek District Klondike Derby Beaumont Scout Reservation4 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon United Methodist Church, Solon13 Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Solon United Methodist Church, Solon

mArCh CAlendAr4 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Solon United Methodist Church, Solon13 District Awards Dinner, Solon Community Center 35000 Portz Parkway Solon

whAt’s going on in the Crooked Creek distriCt?

CROOKED CREEK DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBYWho: All Cub Scouts!What: Pinewood Derby Race for every Cub Scout

in Chagrin Falls, Solon, Orange, Maple Heights, and Bedford School districts

When: April 14, 2013. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m., and racing at noonWhere: Tim Lally Chevy –19000 Rockside Rd., Bedford, OhioWhy: Every Cub Scout deserves to opportunity to race a pinewood derby car,

so even if your Pack isn’t doing a pinewood derby race this year you still have a chance to build a car and race!

Cost: $5 per Scout preregistration, $7 per Scout after April 1, 2013

CROOKED CREEK CUB SCOUT WINTERFESTWho: All Cub Scouts siblings and families!What: A day of outdoor winter activities for Cub Scouts and siblingsWhen: Feb. 16, 2013 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Shelterhouse Picnic Area (located off Hawthorn Parkway,

East of SOM Center Road, Route 91 in Bentleyville, OH; North of Rte. 422/Rt. 91 Exit

Why: Kids love playing in the snow, and this is a chance for Scouts and siblings to have a great time and see that Scouting is much bigger than their

den or pack. Scouting is a worldwide brotherhood, and district events like the Winterfest are the first step to showing how Scouts from different places to come together and have a great time.

Cost: $7 per Scout/Sibling and 1 can of soup per Scout/Sibling

CROOKED CREEK KLONDIKE DERBYWho: All Boy Scouts!What: A competitive event for patrols to test their Scouting Skills against

nature and other ScoutsWhen: Feb. 1-3Where: Beaumont Scout ReservationWhy: The Klondike Derby is a Scouting Tradition that every Boy Scout

will talk about for years to come. The tests of skill help the Scouts learn to work in Patrols and are a practical application of the leadership skills Scouting teaches our youth. Come to Beaumont and join us for a weekend your Scouts will never forget.

Cost: $8 per youth/adult

CROOKED CREEK DISTRICT AWARDS DINNERWho: All Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders, and Parents!What: A dinner to recognize volunteers for their work in Scouting When: March 13, 6:30 p.m.Where: Solon Community Center 35000 Portz Parkway Solon Why: To say thank you to some of the Volunteers who have helped

make a difference in the lives of youth in the Greater Cleveland Council, Boy Scouts of America.

2012 PoPCorn sAle Thank you to everyone involved in the 2012 Popcorn Sale! Popcorn sales benefit

the Scouting program in many ways and could not be accomplished without the help of volunteers. Special thanks go out to laura Kochis, the Crooked Creek District Popcorn Kernel!

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nits are still encouraged to continue their service to the com

munity by doing a

project for your city, church, or other organizations.

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