Bridge Prop for Cross Over Ceremonies
Pack 830’s Cubmaster Bill Buchalter is looking for a bridge to serve as a prop for his March 1st cross over ceremony. Does anyone have any leads for him?
Bill Buchalter, Cub Master – Pack 830, Wbbuch1@comcast.net,317-509-0767
Service hours reporting 2015
Don’t forget to make sure that your unit has reported all of their service hours for 2015. You can report that using the link on the right column. This information will be closed out in the next week or two. Now is a good time to wrap it up.
Remember we are trying to contribute to the worldwide effort to report over a billion hours of service by 2020.
January Eagle Report
Here is the January Eagle Board of Review report from Coordinator Jerry Simon:
The following scouts passed their Eagle BOR on Wednesday, January 13th, 2016. This will be their date-of-rank but it is not official until their Eagle award and documents are received from National. This will take two to four weeks.
I returned the applications to CAC this afternoon for the following:
Matthias Benko: Troop 174
Rhodes Lacy; Troop 18
Lars Olson; Troop 343
Mitchell Thompson; Troop 358
Congratulations to these Eagles, their families, and their troops!
Blue and Gold Banquet Planning
The topic of tonight’s Cub Scout Roundtable is Blue and Gold Banquets with Cross-over ceremonies. Instead of handouts, this page will provide the links.
The Scouting.org website on blue and gold banquets does not provide much information. It basically acknowledges their existence and purpose.
Scouting magazine has several articles and links that are very helpful.
Like anything else with scout programming, there lots of ideas on the web. Here is an example of an entire how-to manual. Another website has links to 6 other manuals.
Ultimately, you need to intrigue younger cub scouts about the fun that awaits them, thank the adults for making the program happen, and encourage graduating Webelos to continue into Boy Scouts.
The part of the program that is least within your control but is the most important to inviting Webelos to transition into Boy Scouts is the cross-over ceremony. A good cross-over ceremony is planned by the Cub Scout Pack but relies on Boy S
couts and Scoutmasters to make it work.
Our local chapter of the Order of the Arrow, the national scout honorary society. offers to send boy scouts to perform the actual cross-over ceremony. Our chapter the Lowaneu Allonque chapter is eager to perform for you. (Their chapter advisor John Ruggles is a good contact. Please copy District Commissioner Jeff Heck to avoid any breakdowns in communication.) They will typically send 4-5 boys of about 15-18 years old. Once your master of ceremonies hands the actual cr0ss-over cere
mony over to the OA boys, your pack can sit back and watch. The Webelos and their parents will be called forward to walk through the ceremony. If members of the welcoming Boy Scout Troop(s) are present, they are invited to participate.
Remember there are good reasons to have a blue and gold ceremony without Webelos crossing over. This is the ideal time to have boys make their rank for the year. The younger scouts can then see what older scouts can do, too.
Good luck.
Pack 625’s Patriotism
In prior years, New Augusta South asked Pack 625 to present the colors at their Veterans tribute. This year was no different and the school contacted Pati Allison (with some short notice) if our Pack could again participate. We reached out to the Pack to see if anyone was available for the event on November 10. There were 2 boys from the pack that volunteered but we needed more. I reached out to Beth Montano with Troop 343 to see if any of their boys were able to come. Her son volunteered and Beth also reached out to Troop 269
as some of their Scouts had come from Pack 625. In true Scoutsmanlike manner, 2 more Scouts came to our aid. While Sean Montano called out the orders, the 2 boys from Pack 625 and the 2 boy scouts proudly and adeptly presented the colors. The school was very appreciative and said the Tribute to the Veterans would not be complete without it.
Pinewood Derby Planning
I have received the following email from our new District Pinewood Derby Coordinator Bill Buchalter, also Cubmaster of Pike Township’s Pack 830.
I’ve gotten a number of requests from various packs for help with their pinewood derbies. Please let the packs know to contact me ASAP if they need help. The calendar is filling up fast, and if packs need help they may have to find an alternate date if they don’t get on the schedule soon. The dates I currently have signed up are:
Jan 31st – Pack 18 – 2nd Presbyterian Church
Feb 20th – Pack 830 – Eagle Creek Community Church
Feb 24th – Pack 179 – Crooked Creek Elementary
March 7th – Pack 35 – St. Joan of Arc
March 13th – Pack 175 – Christ the KingBill Buchalter
Cub Master – Pack 830
wbbuch1@comcast.net
317-509-0767
If there are scheduling problems, please do not hesitate to let Bill know. We are willing to work with you to find alternatives.
Remember this year, the district is using a new track which is longer. Please make sure that you verify that your space works with the new track. If it does not, we will work on alternatives. (I would encourage creative thinking to make the new track work, since it will make the races more exciting.)
REMINDER: Roundtable Thursday
Just a quick reminder, our new Roundtable schedule has us meeting on the SECOND THURSDAY of each month at 6:30 pm at ST LUKE’S United Methodist Church.
We are currently confirming the room assignment. Watch this post for updates. We will be meeting in Luke’s Lodge, the outbuilding on the northeast corner of campus.
National Jamboree Presentation
This week we will have a general session on news from around the District and a presentation on the 2017 National Jamboree from one of the Council’s Jamboree Scoutmasters Michael Thyen. I met Mike this year when he served as my Wood Badge Troop Guide. For nearly 20 years, Mike has served continuously as the founding Scoutmaster of Del-Mi’s Troop 202 at St Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Carmel. Troop 202 is one of the largest and most successful troops in Del-Mi. He has attended National Jamborees before.
Please do not hesitate to bring your PLC members to the Roundtable to meet Mike and ask questions.
Mike’s presentation will be open to all scouters regardless whether serving in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Venturing. The reason for this is that National Jamborees come around every 4 years. All scouters should be familiar with the program as part of the long term goal of keeping scouts of all ages engaged in scouting and dreaming of their future scouting experiences.
Cub Scout Leaders are welcome to serve on staff of a National Jamboree contingent or on the camp staff.
The National Jamboree will be held at its new permanent home at Bechtel Scout Reservation in West Virginia.
In addition, the BSA with Scouts Canada and Asociación de Scouts de México, A.C. will be co-hosting the 2019 World Jamboree at Bechtel Scout Reservation in West Virginia.
Break Out Sessions
Boy Scouts
North Star District Advancement Coordinator for Boy Scouts Jim Beck, Scoutmaster of Zionsville’s Troop 358, will be leading a break out session on the Boy Scout Advancement and brainstorming ideas on how to promote advancement in the District.
Here is a link that you might want to look at in preparation for the conversation.
Cub Scouts
District Commissioner Jeff Heck will be leading a discussion on how Blue and Gold banquet planning and cross-over ceremonies for Cub Scouts are critical for creating excitement for Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Scouts as well as completing a successful transition from Webelos to Scouts.
University of Scouting this Saturday
Just a quick reminder for all that the University of Scouting is this Saturday at Warren Central High School (enter through north end of the building).
Registrations are running behind previous years, so many good classes are still available.
For newer adult scouters, the University of Scouting is the primary Council training event of the year. Most major training courses are offered. Newer Assistant Scoutmasters should consider taking the Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills, because it is being taught by our talented District Committee Chair John Wiebke. Many other North Scouters will be serving on faculty, too.
Remind your Scouts that they, too, can be trained as Den Chiefs.
Sign up is available on the Council website.
Camporee Sign Up Information
At the last District Committee meeting, last Thursday, Stu Bowes led a discussion for the Winter Camporee and upcoming camporees. After the meeting, he distributed this information. Read the rest of this entry »
2015 Eagle Scouts in District
Since 2015 was a reorganizational year for our district and the unofficial website debuted its district-wide announcements part way through the year, we had some of our new Eagle Scouts not receive the recognition that they so richly deserve.
District Eagle Board Coordinator Jerry Simon has provided us with a list of the Scouts who earned their Eagles this past year. They are listed below.
|
First Name |
Last Name |
BOR Date (Date of Rank) |
Troop # |
|
|
1 |
Cole | Akers |
1/14/15 |
514 |
|
2 |
Eric | Feeney |
1/14/15 |
18 |
|
3 |
James | Walters |
2/11/15 |
73 |
|
4 |
Hugh | Bromund |
2/11/15 |
174 |
|
5 |
Matthew | Heath |
2/11/15 |
358 |
|
6 |
Grant | East |
2/11/15 |
191 |
|
7 |
Aidan | Washer |
3/11/15 |
804 |
|
8 |
Adam | Tanner |
4/8/15 |
73 |
|
9 |
Matthew | Munley |
4/8/15 |
804 |
|
10 |
Zachary | Hoyes |
4/8/15 |
804 |
|
11 |
James | Haydock |
4/8/15 |
358 |
|
12 |
Grant | Cawi |
5/13/15 |
804 |
|
13 |
Cade | Williams |
5/13/15 |
586 |
|
14 |
Noah | Lyons |
5/13/15 |
69 |
|
15 |
William | Eckrich |
5/13/15 |
174 |
|
16 |
Nicholas | Young |
6/10/15 |
514 |
|
17 |
Joshua | Shepard |
6/10/15 |
358 |
|
18 |
Seth | Williams |
6/10/15 |
174 |
|
19 |
Samuel | Keller |
6/10/15 |
191 |
|
20 |
Joseph | Schingel |
7/8/15 |
269 |
|
21 |
Daniel | Perkins |
7/8/15 |
804 |
|
22 |
Brandon | Hummel |
7/8/15 |
514 |
|
23 |
Mitchell | Polk |
7/26/15 |
191 |
|
24 |
Trenton | Moore |
8/12/15 |
269 |
|
25 |
Samuel | Teague |
8/12/15 |
56 |
|
26 |
Joseph | Haines |
8/12/15 |
269 |
|
27 |
Alexander | Ray |
8/12/15 |
358 |
|
28 |
John | Bruce |
9/9/15 |
343 |
|
29 |
Nicholas | Leverenz |
9/9/15 |
514 |
|
30 |
Eric | Hofer |
9/9/15 |
514 |
|
31 |
Daniel | Salima |
9/9/15 |
269 |
|
32 |
Nathaniel | Misra |
10/14/15 |
69 |
|
33 |
Cameron | Ruggles |
10/14/15 |
343 |
|
34 |
Samuel | Davis |
10/14/15 |
358 |
|
35 |
Allen | Evans |
10/14/15 |
358 |
|
36 |
Michael | Isakson |
11/11/15 |
514 |
|
37 |
Matthew | Bricker |
11/11/15 |
358 |
|
38 |
Brian | O’Leary |
11/11/15 |
358 |
|
39 |
Jack | Whitlock |
11/11/15 |
191 |
|
40 |
Jerome | Zirnheld |
11/11/15 |
56 |
|
41 |
Nicholas | Shirrell |
11/11/15 |
56 |
|
42 |
Zachary | Badger |
12/9/15 |
358 |
|
43 |
Jesper | Wiebke |
12/9/15 |
358 |
|
44 |
Luther | Rice |
12/9/15 |
358 |
|
45 |
Brendan | Williams |
12/9/15 |
174 |
|
46 |
Jonathan | Martz |
12/9/15 |
73 |
|
47 |
Nicholas | Rivelli |
12/9/15 |
35 |
|
48 |
John | Sweeney |
12/9/15 |
514 |
|
49 |
James | Raines |
12/9/15 |
269 |
|
50 |
Lars | Conard |
12/21/15 |
56 |
|
51 |
Richard | Witt |
12/21/15 |
358 |
Along with these Eagle Scouts, our troops deserve some recognition for mentoring these scouts:
- Troop 358 at St Alphonsius Catholic Church in Zionsville had 12 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 514 at St Monica’s Catholic Church in Pike Township suffered a fire at their church but still mustered 7 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 804 at the American Legion Post in Zionsville had 5 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 269 at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on the south end of Pike Township had 5 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 191 at Church at the Crossing had 4 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 174 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic had 4 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 56 at St Luke’s United Methodist Church had 4 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 73 at St Paul’s Episcopal Church had 3 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 343 sponsored by Pike Township Fire Department and meeting at Bethel United Methodist Church had 2 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 69 at Trader’s Point Christian Church had 2 Eagle Scouts.
- Troop 586 at the Zionsville LDS Meeting House had 1 Eagle Scout.
- Troop 35 at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church had 1 Eagle Scout.
- Troop 18 at Second Presbyterian Church had 1 Eagle Scout.
This means that of our 13 active troops in the district, each and every one of them had an Eagle Scout this past year. That speaks very highly of the quality of scouting across our district.
We have no district records to easily assess the past history of Eagle Scouts, but based on Jerry’s recollection, this has been a record breaking year. Customarily, Jerry schedules about 35 Eagle boards per year. Current trends suggest that the pace is not backing off any time soon.
Thank you to the scouters whose mentoring helped these scouts reach the Eagle rank.
Congratulations to the new Eagle Scouts and their families. May they see many Eagle Palms in the next several years.
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