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Reminder 
Summer Camp Merit Badge Sign Ups are now online at hoosiertrailsbsa.org


~~Tracks from the Trading Post~~




Trading Post Hours of Operation
Monday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday thru Friday - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Welcome to the Troop Committee Challenge!
Troop Committee Challenge, the training course for troop committee
members, is now a fun, interactive, and challenging on-line experience.
To start your training, visit hoosiertrailsbsa.org under training
opportunities then click the E-Learning link. All you need is your
membership ID number and you're ready to get started. The Challenge
will take about an hour to complete, and it can be taken individually
or with a small group.
Upon completion of the Troop Committee Challenge, a Scouter can print
out a certificate of completion. This training will be recorded on
the Scouter's training record.

Are You looking for a challenging, rewarding, demanding, and fun adventure,
in a setting of rolling hills, lake side scenery, and natural wildlife?
Then sign up for:
Hoosier Trails Council July Big Adventure
Venture Woods and Water - July 22-28, 2007
Where: Backpacking Hoosier National Forest, Lake Monroe & more!
Activities: Backpacking, Canoeing, COPE Ropes, Firearms and more!
Cost: $170.00 (Deposit of $25.00 requested by April 30). Course
size is limited to the first 32 registrants, so register early!
Requirements: Registered in BSA Venture Crew, 15-20 years old, good
physical condition, BSA Class III Medical Form, BSA Swimmer test,
and some outdoor experience.
Equipment needed: A small lightweight tent, good pair of hiking boots
and a backpack of 4500-6000 cubic inches with a hip belt will be required.
A complete equipment list and information packet will be sent July
1. Most participating in an active outdoor program should have the
resources for necessary equipment.
Questions? E-Mail: Wayne Wente (812-995-2139) or Paula Sandlin (812-350-4403)
@ htc_adventure@yahoo.com



Free Pinewood Derby Cars For Round Up

The 2007 Fall Round Up will have several incentives for Packs and
kids.
I. As new boys join Cub Scouts they will receive:
*A. A free Hot Wheel - if application and money is turned in to D.E.
by 9/30
B. Free Experienced Patches - all Round up
C. Free Mini Day Camp if applications, money and reservations are
turned in at least one week before event
D. Ability to attend IU Football Game if application and paid reservation
are turned in at least 2 weeks before game
*Note: A must have boy talks.
II. Packs will receive the following as they meet requirements:
Get: Free Pinewood Derby Cars for new members recruited between August
1 and December Roundtable. Must attend December Roundtable to get
cars.
Do:
1. Must use our Fliers and must have boy talks - or DE pre-approved
method.
2. Attend June Training.
3. Have at least a 10 boy membership increase between August 1 and
December Roundtable.
4. Hold Join Scout Night before ISTEP.
5. Hold Second Nighter in October or November with applications and
money turned in before December Roundtable.



Philmont 2008
Hoosier Trails Council
Nischa Chuppecat 212 Contingent
Leaving mid to late July, will be gone 12-14 days depending on travel
arrangements.
Cost: TBA
Philmont - $600.00 (do not have the 2008 fees yet)
Hoosier Trails Council to: Tony E. Barringer, 11712 E 100 S, Columbus,
IN 47203-9599
Name_______________________________ Address_____________________________
Phone_________________
Parent Signature______________________
Travel - $460.00 (airline fee from Indianapolis to Colorado Springs)*
Travel - $225.00 (bus fee from airport to Philmont)*
Misc. - $35.00 (this includes meals for 1 pre-trek training and other
group supplies)
*We will not know what the total for plane tickets or bus fee will
be until around January 2008.
When will money be due?
$60.00 by end of February 2007 (non-refundable unless we do not get
enough for a Crew to go)
The rest of Philmont fees will be due by September 2007.
Ticket money will be due January 2008 or as soon as we can get ticket
prices locked in.
Bus fees will be due around March 2008, depending on when Bus Company
wants their payment.
Crew fees are due at training meeting in February 2008.
If you are interested in going on this fun trip and have any questions
please contact Tony Barringer 579-5540. We are only allowed 8-10
youth members who want to go.
Contingent leaders are: Drew Browne and Tony Barringer
If you want to go send this form with your non-refundable $60.00 check
made out to Center at 812-336-6809 or send this request to: Hoosier Trails Council,
5625 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN 47401-9233. Attention: Wood
Badge Course C-19-07.
Name_______________________________ Address_____________________________
City, Zip____________________________ Phone___________E-Mail______________
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Advanced Outdoor Leader Training
August 17, 18, 19 - Maumee
Calling all leaders sign up now for Advanced Outdoor Leader Training.
This is an all weekend course. Starting Friday night and all day
Saturday. At this course you will be introduced to the following:
Rescue Techniques; Advance Canoeing (This will include a Saturday
overnight trip); Cooking; American Heart Certification (Certification
in First Aid and CPR); When Help is Delayed (This will be taught Friday
night or Sunday morning); Orienteering (This is all day and night
Saturday and will include geo caching, and a night course)
Meals will be provided. Cost will be $15.00. Preregistration will
be required. Space may be limited.
Name_______________________________ E-Mail______________________________
Course Interest_______________________ _______________________________________________________________________


Wood Badge for the 21st Century Advanced Leader
Training 2007
C-19-07 Course Dates
September 14, 15, 16 & October 5, 6, 7
All Sessions Friday morning through Sunday at Maumee Scout Reservation.
Make sure to take advantage of this opportunity to attend the highest
level of adult leadership training the Boy Scouts of America has to
offer! Wood Badge for the 21st Century is not only the pinnacle of
Scouting's leadership training, but is also one of the most enjoyable experiences in which a registered adult
of the Boy Scouts of America has the opportunity to participate.
To be eligible you must:
1. Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
2. Have not previously attended a 21st Century Wood Badge Course.
3. Have completed the basic training courses for your Scouting position.
4. Have completed outdoor skills training program appropriate for
your Scouting position.
5. Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. Successful
completion of the BSA class 3 physical is required for all participants.
New This Year!
Scouters who have attended Wood Badge in previous formats may now
attend Wood Badge for the 21st Century! (Specific guidelines apply)
The total fee for this course is $215.00 which includes a $50.00 deposit
to reserve a place on the course. This cost covers meals, supplies
and copyright fees. Many troops will pay for part if not all of the
fees for Wood Badge training, if you would like assistance you should
submit an inquiry to your troop committee. To receive additional
course information or an application, call the Hoosier Trails Council
Service Center  at 812-336-6809 or send this request to: Hoosier Trails Council,
5625 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN 47401-9233. Attention: Wood
Badge Course C-19-07.
Name_______________________________ Address_____________________________
City, Zip____________________________ Phone___________E-Mail______________
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Pack Leader Training for Fall Round Up
2007 Fall Round Up Training will be held in each district in June
at your district's normal Roundtable Location, Date and Time.
Valley Trails - June 14 - 7:00 pm - 1st United Church, Bloomington
Miami - June 14 - 7:30 pm - 1st Christian Church, Martinsville
White River Trails - June 14 - 7:30 pm - Martin County 4-H Community
Center, Rt 50 between Shoals & Loogootee
Lenni Lenape - June 5 - 7:15 pm - 1st United Methodist Church, Columbus
Hoosier Hills - June 14 - 7:30 pm - Tyson United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall, Versailles
 

2007 Gala
To see more pictures visit our website - and photo album.
The 2007 Gala was held Sunday, April 15th at the Pines in Seymour.
Tom Kieffer, President Elect served as the master of ceremonies.
Nearly 200 Scouts and Scouters attended this annual recognition event.
Eagle Scouts, Jonathan Sheldon and Scott Shipman opened the program
with the Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation. Eagle, William Gehring
thanked his parents and the parents of all Scouts for their support.
Eagle, Ryan Strimple expressed his appreciation of Scouting leaders
in behalf of all Scouts in our 18 county area.
Council Advancement Chairman, Dale Stelting recognized the 2006 Class
of 84 Eagle Scouts by presenting them a certificate from the Council
and a Special HTC Eagle Scout CSP.
Art Collins, Board Member, recognized youth and adult members who
earned their religious award.
Each was given a copy of Strength for Service.
Paula Sandlin and Charles Andrew presented certificates of completion
to White Stag graduates. These Boy Scouts had completed their contracts
of leadership in their Troops.
Mary Lou Siefker presented James E. West recognitions to Scouts and
Scouters who had made significant contributions to the Council Endowment
Program. She also recognized members of the Council Heritage Society.
Board Member, Dale Siefker, recognized Pack 170, Pack 231, Pack 384,
Pack 536, and Pack 636 for selling the most popcorn during 2006.
Woodbadge Scoutmaster, Frank Dixon briefly explained Woodbadge. He
also presented certificates to many 2005 course participants.
Program Vice President, Virginia Moats explained our 2006 results.
She also recognized Pack 170, Troop 110, Team 654, and Crew 506 for
the best results in our Council.
Board Member, Doug Seaborne presented Veterans Awards to Larry McBee
25 years, Dale Siefker 35 years, Rex Legler 50 years, Dave Coller
55 years, and Carl Stewig 60 years.
Vice President, Larry McBee recognized Shirley Dugan, Dawn Berkenstock,
Suzan Sichting, Steve Bricker, Dale Sandlin, Mark Wilson, Brett Fehrman,
Madonna Ledford, and Brenda Strimple for receiving the District Award
of Merit, the highest award a district can give one of its Scouters.
Older Member VP, Paul Cronen presented Art Collins with the Venturing
Silver Big Horn Award. This is the highest award a Venturer can
can receive.
Jim Faris, Council Commissioner introduced the District Chairmen and
District Commissioners. He also complemented them for their hard
work during 2006. Special recognition went to the Miami District
Team of Jim Newcomer, Bruce Jones, and Jonathan Crocker for achieving
Quality District.
Scout Executive, Randy Brown thanked all of our volunteers for their
hard work. He introduced the Council's professional staff.
President, Mike Foster reminded us of how well our Council does in
program delivery. He also pointed out how close we were to achieving
Quality Council.
Silver Beaver Chairman, Richard Mills presided over a National Court
of Honor for the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award. Our Council
recipients were Randy Cox, Sharon Frazer, Larry McBee, and Tom Kieffer.
The Silver Beaver is a Boy Scouts of America Award for Scouters nominated
by their local Council.
Eagle Scout, Ben Jones provided our closing benediction after which
refreshments including Silver Beaver, Eagle Badge, and Heritage Society
cakes were enjoyed by all.


"Akela's Round Up"
Valley Trails District - June 27-29 - Church of Jesus Christ of the
Latter Day Saints, Bloomington - Clay/Tara Slaughter - 812-825-7972
Miami District - July 10-12 - Martinsville City Park, Martinsville
- April Stevens - 765-342-0671
White River Trails District - June 12-14 - Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds
- Patty Phelps - 812-279-3884
Lenni Lenape District - June 12-14 - Decatur County Fairgrounds, Greensburg
- Deidre Hawkins - 812-663-9054
Hoosier Hills District - June 26-28 - Bright Park, Bright - Phil Shoemaker
- 513-715-0563


2007 Fall Program Kick Off

Valley Trails - 8/9 - 7:00 pm - 1st United Church - Bloomington
Miami - 8/9 - 7:00 pm - First Christian Church - Martinsville
White River Trails - 8/9 - 7:30 pm - Martin County 4-H Community Center
- Rt 50 between Shoals & Loogootee
Lenni Lenape - 8/2 - 7:15 pm - 1st United Methodist Church - Columbus
Hoosier Hills - 8/9 - 7:30 pm - Tyson United Methodist Church - Versailles

Policy on Scout Participation in Political Events
With the presidential election coming up in 2008, it is a good time
to restate the BSA's long-standing policy regarding the participation
pation of Scouts in political rallies and other political events.
Uniformed unit members and leaders may participate in flag ceremonies
at political events and may lead the Pledge of Allegiance; however,
they should retire after the ceremony and not remain on the speakers'
platform or in a conspicuous location where television viewers construe
their presence as an endorsement or symbol of support. In addition,
photos of candidates or Scouts in uniform or BSA marks and logos are
not allowed in political campaign materials of any kind.
Volunteers and professionals must be alert to situations that would
imply that the BSA favors one candidate over another. Strict observance
of our long-standing policy against the active participation of uniformed
Scouts and leaders in political events is mandatory.




2007 Hoosier Trails Council FOS Shoulder
Strip
Name_______________________________
Address_____________________________
City________________________________
State/Zip____________________________
Phone # B___________________________
H___________________________
M__________________________
I'm doing the best I can by giving $_______
Visa/Mastercard Expiration Date_________
Number is___________________________
Or Check for $_____________ is enclosed
1st Billing_________Annual Semi-Annual
Quarterly Monthly
Special plaques are given at $125, $250, $500, $1,000
Would you like a plaque Y_____ N_____?
All gifts to Friends of Scouting are tax deductible.
Send to: Hoosier Trails Council BSA, 5625
5625 E State Road 46, Bloomington, IN 47401
The above special Council Shoulder Strip will be given for donations
of $97 or more if requested and if paid by June 30, 2007. Scouting
is 97 years old therefore the level of giving. The intent is that
uniformed Scouts and Scouters wear this patch to show their support.
Please order me #_____Patch(es) for my $_______ (at least multiples
of $97) FOS only contribution.

White Stag
Boys who are or who are going to be troop leaders should attend White
Stag Training. White Stag is the National Youth Leadership Training
Course for the Boy Scouts of America in Hoosier Trails Council.
The course will be June 10-16, 2007. It will be held at Maumee Reservation.
It will cost $160.00 per boy. Registration forms and further information
is available on our council website or through the Scout Service Center.
Course Director, Charles C. Andrew and his staff can be contacted
for further information or to make troop presentations. He can be
reached at 765-342-7039 or Cell - 317-258-6788 or at htcwhitestag@yahoo.com .
Scout Troops are strongly encouraged to send their leaders and future
leaders to this National Training Course.

Camp Louis Ernst News
An excellent Camporee hosted by Lenni Lenape and attended by Valley
Trails and the Hoosier Hills District provided a great backdrop for
a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new winter cabin at Camp Louis
Ernst. Over 550 camp participants and visitors for the ribbon cutting
swelled numbers to well over 600 for the weekend. Bagpipe music set
the stage! Recognition of the people and companies who have given
support to the cabin project was provided including a carved walking
stick by Mr. Don Riley to Mr. Dave Bear, head of the Madison Consolidated
Schools Trades Program, Architect Donnie Ball and heartfelt appreciation
for the project was given by Mr. Tom VandeWater, former camp ranger
and staff member at Louis Ernst.
The ribbon cutting team included Dietrich Hess, Lloyd Cassidy, Eagle
Scouts Ryan Strimple Troop 607, Brandon Johnson (representing the
Order of the Arrow) and Mary Brown (representing Venturing and the
professional staff). Commemorative patches for Louis Ernst are available
at the Trading Post and may be used for weekend camping outings for
units as well.
Our next event was May 20th which was one year to the day of the original
reunion and fundraising activities for the new cabin. Festivities
included a recognition dinner for the Order of the Arrow and donors,
and started at 4:30 with a fundraising auction of Camp Louis Ernst commemoratives as well as additional walking sticks
which are true works of art by Mr. Don Riley. The auction started
at 5:30.
A well deserved thanks goes to all of the supporters, donors, workers,
and everyone with an interest in the project and Camp Louis Ernst.
A list of the contributors to date is noted below:
Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County, BPB Manufacturing,
Burris Electric, C-Slack Studio, Davis Construction, Force Construction,
Holman's Ready Mix, IMI, King's Daughters' Hospital & Health Services,
Levenstein's, Lischkge Motors Inc., Madison Courier, Pepsi Americas
Foundation, Troop 607, WORX-WXGO, Nischa Chuppecat Lodge #212 Order
of the Arrow, Alan Armstrong, Joyce Ashbrook, Howard Aylor, Harold
Baker, Ron Becker, Randy Bennett, Ray Black, Edie Block, Richard Block,
John Britton, Martin Bruegge, Robert Canida, Richard Conklin, Paul
Cronen, Bob Crum, Bruce Crum, Robert Dixon, Norm Eggers, Brett Fehrman,
Mary Folke, Michael Foster, Robert Gauger, Louis Groen, William Grote
III, Walter Hallfarth, Terry Hasty, Mark Hauersperger, Gregory Heaton
MD, Dave Hizer, Perry Hizer, Mike Hodapp, Gary Houze, Greg Johnson,
Dick Judy, Gary Kemper, Gordon Kovener, Gary Lamb, James LaPine, Raymond
Lischkge, Madelaine Matthews, Bob Mattingly, Greg Mendell, Marcella
Modisett MD, Jeff Niccum, Thomas Nichols, Bill Niese, Bucky Nobbe,
Gerald Peters, Ralph Pratt Jr, Bob Pietrykowski, John Race, Kenny
Rayls, Don Riley, Shirley Roseberry, Dave Sandhage, Dave Scharf, E.
P. Scott, Doug Seaborne, Tony Shearer, Leonard Sheets, Dale Siefker,
Mary Lou Siefker, Bob Smith, Steve Smith, David Stark, Sherry Stewart,
Jon Strautman, Tamara Thornton, John Todd, Kevin Trojan, Troop 637,
Troop 721, Mason Uhlmansiek, Harold VandeWater, Kristen VandeWater,
Tom VandeWater, Robert Veit, and Tony Waltz.

 

Miami

Morgan & Owen Counties
Dist Chmn Jim Newcomer 317-831-2510
Dist Cmsr Bruce Jones 317-289-4641
Finance Peggy Mayfield 765-342-3326
Dist Vice Chmn Roger Radue 765-342-1216
Membership Andy Beaver
Advancement Carl Blackwell 317-831-3664
Activities Susan Sichting 765-342-0256
BS Training Bob Pennington 317-831-1623
Cub Training Linda Winks 317-831-5379
Venture Training Charles Andrew 765-342-7039
OA Advisor/Camp Ivan Berkenstock 765-352-0520
Executive Jonathan Crocker 765-352-1288

Calendar
June
7 - District Committee/Commissioners Meeting - 7:30 pm - Mt Gilead
Church - 6019 E St Rd 144 east of Mooresville - if you can't attend
call Jim Newcomer
14 - Roundtable - 7:30 pm - First Christian Church - 89 S Main St
- Martinsville - all leaders need to attend (Join Scout Night Training)
- attendance required for Round Up incentives
July
No District Meetings
10-12 - District Day Camp
August
2 - District Committee/Commissioners Meeting - 7:30 pm - Mt Gilead
Church - 6019 E St Rd 144 east of Mooresville - if you can't attend
call Jim Newcomer
9 - Roundtable - 7:00 pm - First Christian Church - 89 S Main St -
Martinsville - all leaders need to attend (Program Kick Off)
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District Roundtables
The District Cub and Boy Scout Roundtables are held the second Thursday
of every month at the First Christian Church in Martinsville (89 S.
Main St) starting at 7:30 pm. This is when Council and District information
is passed out. It is also when we cover special subjects pertaining
to Pack and Troop and discuss the monthly theme. It is important
that each Pack and Troop is represented so you can get all the latest
information to help provide your unit with the best program possible.

Day Camp Approaching
Plans are well underway for this year's Day Camp and it is still not
too late to register. The deadline for t-shirts has passed, but you
can still enjoy the many activities camp has to offer. This year's
theme is Akela's Round Up and will be held July 10-12 at the Martinsville
City Park & Pool. This is a great time for not only our Cub Scouts,
but also their leaders and parents as well. Your skills, ideas, and
creativity will be welcomed and needed. Please contact April Stevens
(Camp Director) at 765-342-0671 if you would be willing to help.
You will not regret helping and will find it to be a very rewarding
time with the boys. We hope to see each and every Cub and Cubber
from all over the District come and have a Great 2007 Day Camp.



August Roundtable
2007-2008 Program Kick Off
The August Roundtable will be held on August 9, 2007 at 7:00. Note
that there is an earlier start time than normal. It is very important
that all units have a representative at this roundtable, as we will
be passing out the annual program packets. Each unit and commissioner
will be receiving a packet full of valuable updated information to
help plan for the upcoming year. These packets contain information
on such things as programs, calendar, insurance, events, camping,
training and much more that will help your units provide the best
possible program for the Scouts. If you or someone from your unit
cannot attend this important meeting please contact your District
Executive to get this valuable information to you.
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Lenni Lenape
Serving Bartholomew, Jackson, Decatur, & Jennings Counties 
Dist Chmn Roger Clark 372-1449
Dist Cmsr Zeke Sandlin 350-8054
Finance Steve Bricker 342-0051
Membership Frank Whyte 342-6128
Advancement Neil Gudgeon 378-3956
Training Mark Wilson 579-6304
Camping Matt Moats 372-5247
PR Chair Melissa Fairbanks 342-9777
Executive Melissa Head 350-7611
E-mail: lldistrict@yahoo.com
Website: http://boyscouts.hsonline.com

Calendar
June
5 - Roundtable - Join Scout Night Training - Tuesday - 7:15 pm - 1st
United Methodist Church - Columbus - corner of 8th & Lafayette St
6 - District Meeting - Wednesday - 6:30 pm -
- Dinner at Virginia Moats house - 4735 E Mission Ct - Columbus -
Charter Oganization Representatives and District Members at Large
should attend
12-14 - Cub Scout Day Camp - Decatur County Fairgrounds - Greensburg
July
No Meetings
August
1 - District Meeting - Wednesday - 6:30 pm - Columbus City Hall Conference
Room #3 - 100 Washington St - Charter Organization Reps & District
Members at Large should attend
7 - Program Kick Off Roundtable - Tuesday - 7:15 pm - 1st United Methodist
Church - Columbus - corner of 8th & Lafayette St
7 - Commissioner Meeting - Tuesday - 6:30 pm - 1st United Methodist
Church - Columbus - corner of 8th & Lafayette St
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Spring Camporee 2007 a Success
April 27-29, 2007 Lenni Lenape had their Tri-District Camporee at
Louis Ernst. We had 585 Scouts and Scouters in attendance, which
does not include the Webelos and parents who showed up Saturday.
Thank you to all of the adult volunteers who had a hand in the success
of this event. Thanks to Rick Meadows who was the mastermind behind
everything, Doug Hawkins who was his left hand man and Bob Darby the
grubmaster for the weekend.

Winners of the Tri-District Camporee
Congratulations to Senior Patrol Leader Jordan Neal and Scoutmaster
Bob St Henry of Troop 552 for winning the Senior Patrol Leader and
Scoutmaster game for Lenni Lenape, Hoosier Hills and Valley Trails
Spring Camporee. This game required good compass skills combined
with fire building skills. Great Job!
Congratulations are also in order to the following patrols for placing
in the events listed:
Circle Course: 1st Troop 605 Cavers, 1st Troop 559 Cougars, 2nd Troop
559 Scorpions, 3rd Troop 190 Flying Eagles
Line Course: 1st Troop 559 Scorpions, 2nd Troop 557 Bone-Doggies,
3rd Troop 555 Incinerators
Dead Reckoning Course: 1st Troop 555 Incinerators, 2nd Troop 559
Scorpions, 3rd Troop 555 Orange
Mystery Game: 1st Troop 555 Incinerators, 2nd Troop 559 Scorpions,
3rd Troop 100 Scorpions
Score Orienteering: 1st Troop 646 Blue Beavers, 2nd Troop 555 Incinerators,
3rd Troop 529 Skeleton Horses, Troop 637 Frostenators, 4th Troop 644
Frogs, 5th Troop 605 Cavers, 6th Troop 506 Eagles, 7th Troop 100 Scorpions,
8th Troop 555 Wo



 

Hoosier Hills

Serving Dearborn, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio & Ripley Counties
Dist Chmn
Dist Cmsr David Sonksen 265-3365
Dist Director Kelly McMurphy 758-224-5287
Executive Wayne Voto 537-4802


This calendar reflects Hoosier Hills District information or activities
that are specific to the District. The Hoosier Trails Council information,
training, activities and guides are located in the beginning pages
of the Hoosier Trail Signs.

Calendar
June
5 - District Officers Meeting - 7:00 - Versailles - Tyson United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall
8-10 - Order of the Arrow Spring Conclave
14 - District Commissioners Meeting - 7:00 - Versailles - Tyson United
Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
14 - District Roundtables - 7:30 pm - Versailles - Tyson United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall (Day Camp & Join Scout Night Training; also
pick up for Day Camp T-Shirts)
26-28 - Cub Scout Day Camp - Bright - Bright Park

July
No Meeting Dates
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Roundtables
It is important that all packs and troops have a representative at
our Roundtable meetings because it is the time that district and council
information along with special subjects important to your troop or
pack is passed out and discussed. The Roundtables for JUNE will be
held at the Tyson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 7:30
pm, which is located at 324 W Tyson St in Versailles. If the time
or place of these meetings changes we will notify you as soon as possible.
There will be no Roundtable meetings for the month of July.

Get Ready for Day Camp
Mark your calendars now for the Hoosier Hills District Day Camp.
The Theme for this year's camp is "Akela's Round Up" and will take
place June 26-28 at Bright Park in Bright. Registration forms were
mailed out to all Scouts and additional information will be available
at the District Roundtable meetings.
Volunteers are needed in all areas and your help would be greatly
appreciated. Your pack may also need help with walk-a-longs during
the day camp. If you would like to help and have lots of fun while
helping make our day camp a continued success please call Phil Shoemaker
at 513-715-0563. Come join the fun-filled day camp experience. You will not
regret it!

Join Scout Night Training for Pack Leaders
In JUNE we will be having the Hoosier Hills District Join Scout Night
training at Tyson United Methodist Church in Versailles on June 14th
starting at 7:30 pm. Please have at least one representative there
for each unit. You MUST be in attendance to qualify for fall awards.
The information presented will be a great tool in building up our
Cub Packs.

Spring Camporee
Thank you to all the volunteers from Lenni Lenape and Valley Trails
who put on the Orienteering Spring Camporee that Hoosier Hills was
able to attend at Camp Louis Ernst. There are many people to thank
but special appreciation goes out to Rick Meadows the Camporee Chairman,
Doug Hawkins, Bob Darby of Troop 577 and Bob Kravchuk of Troop 100.
For the weekend we had over 550 participants enjoying all of the
events that were set up to test the skills of the Scouts. A great
big thank you to all that volunteered over the weekend.

Winter Cabin at Camp Louis Ernst
The new Winter Cabin at Camp Louis Ernst was dedicated in a ceremony
on Saturday, April 28th. There are many units and individuals who put a lot of
time into making the new Winter Cabin a great addition to the camp.
A special thanks goes to the Madison building trades students who
built the cabin.
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White River Trails
Serving Lawrence, Orange, Martin, Daviess, & Western Greene Counties
District Chair Frank Dixon 636-4888
District Cmsr Jerry Price 847-3313
Executive Kevin Trojan 275-6481
ktrojan@bsamail.org

This Calendar reflects White River Trails District information or
activities that are specific to the District. The Hoosier Trails
Council information, training, activities and guides are located in
the beginning pages of the Hoosier Trail Signs.

Calendar
June
7 - Roundtables - 7:30 pm EST - Martin County 4-H Community Center
- Rt 50 between Shoals & Loogootee (Join School Night Training - Day
Camp T-shirt pass out)
8-10 - Order of the Arrow Spring Conclave
12-14 - Cub Scout Day Camp - Lawrence County Fairgrounds - Bedford
23-24 - Parent Pal Camping - Camp Maumee
July
No Dates...Just Summer Camp
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Roundtables
The Districts Cub and Scout Roundtables are held the second Thursday
of every month at the Martin County 4-H Community Center - Rt 50 between
Shoals and Loogootee. It is important that all Packs and Troops have
a representative attend. Roundtable is the time that District and
Council information along with special subjects important to your
Troop or Pack is passed out and discussed. The Roundtable will resume
the standard format. A hands-on skill will be presented and a training
presentation from Troop Resources on the theme of Scouting for next
month will be presented. If the time or places of these meetings
change, we will notify you as soon as possible. June is Round Up
Training for Cub Scout leaders. We almost had 100% last year, let's
see if we can get all our leaders-key people to the unit building
experience.

Get Ready for Day Camp
Mark your calendars now for the White River Trails District Day Camp.
The Theme for this year's camp is "Akela's Round Up" and will take
place June 12-14 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in Bedford. Registration
forms have been mailed out to all Scouts and additional information
will be available at your Pack's Blue and Gold Banquet and Roundtable
meetings.
Volunteers are needed in all areas and your help would be greatly
appreciated. Your Pack may also need help with walk-alongs during
the day camp. If you would like to help and have lots of fun while
helping make our day camp a continued success please call Patty Phelps
at 812-279-3884 or Trisha Pickering at 812-648-3167. Come join the
fun-filled day camp experience. You will not regret it!

Program Kick Off
The White River Trails District Program Kick Off will be held Thursday,
August 9th at 7:30 pm at Martin County 4-H Community Center - Rt 50
between Shoals & Loogootee. At this time the District and Council
activities for the upcoming year will be discussed along with the
rest of the program packet for the Troops and Packs. Each unit should
plan to have someone in attendance to pick up their unit's packet.

Spring Camporee
April 27-29 was the White River Trails District Spring Camporee at
Camp Sassafras in Linton. Buck Mullis, Judy Mullis, Mike Calvert
and Troop 407 did a wonderful job hosting this event. This year's
theme was Aiming High for Scouting and we had ten different events
to participate in. We had a great turn out of 168 Scouts and Scouters.
The weather for the camporee was clear and bright and that made all
of the White River Trails continued:

the events that much more exciting. We would like to thank the Buck
Creek Muzzleloaders Association for their participation in the camporee
and for providing all of the needed equipment for the shooting. We
would also like to thank all of the participating Troops and leaders
that helped run the events.
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Valley Trails
Serving Brown, Greene, & Monroe Counties
Dist Chair
Dist Cmsr
Prgrm Chair Doug Petersen 334-2926
Roundtable Cmsr Clay & Tara Slaughter 825-7972
Training Tyler Cooper 340-4835
Membership
Advancement Art Collins 876-8345

Activities Steve Higgins 988-8714
Camping Jeff Whitmer 333-6772
Finance Carl Salzmann 333-2275
Publicity Jeanie Cox 825-4420
OA Advisor Chuck Gutzwiller 528-9345
Executive Mary Brown 336-6809
e-mail: mdrinkut@bsamail.org

Calendar
June
7 - District Commissioners Meeting - 6:30 pm - St Marks UM Church
- Bloomington
7 - District Committee Meeting - 7:30 pm - St Marks UM Church - Bloomington
14 - Roundtable - 7:00 pm - 1st United Church - Bloomington - Boy
Scouts program will be Eagle Scout Boards & Ceremonies - Cub Scout
Packs - Join Scout Night Training - someone from your unit must attend to receive incentives
in the fall.
18-22 - Explorer Health Careers Camp - Bloomington Hospital
23 - Radio Merit Badge - Karst Farm Park - see article
27-29 - Day Camp - LDS Church - 4235 W 3rd St - Bloomington
July
No district dates
August
2 - District Commissioners Meeting - 6:30 pm - St Marks UM Church
- Bloomington
2 - District Committee Meeting - 7:30 pm - St Marks UM Church - Bloomington
9 - Program Kick Off - Roundtable - 7:00 pm - 1st United Church -
Bloomington - please have someone in attendance to pick up your kick
off packet!
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Join Scout Night Training - Thursday, June 14th Cub Scout Leaders!
Make plans to attend our June Roundtable! This will be our last Roundtable
before our Fall Program Kick-Off in August.
The training will be held during roundtable at the First United Church
at 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 14th. Everyone is invited to attend and
have a great night of Scouting Fellowship but at least one person
MUST be there for the School Night Training. You must attend this
training to qualify for the Fall Membership Awards!

Radio Merit Badge
The Amateur Radio Club will be putting on an event at Karst Farm Park
June 23rd, from 8:30-4:30. You will need the merit badge pamphlet,
a signed merit badge blue card, pencil and a sack lunch. Please call
Bill Wootton if you are interested in attending or to ask any questions
about the event. Bill Wootton 876-8689.


National Summertime Pack Award
Does your pack have something planned for the summer? Has every youth
been given the opportunity to attend Day Camp, Parent & Pal, Dad &
Lad, Mom & Me, or Webelos Camporee? Use the summertime program as
a way to bring more boys into your Cub Scout family.
All the pack has to do is plan and conduct a monthly
pack activity for June, July, and August. The whole idea
is to keep your pack together and doing things during the summer when
boys have the most free time. Plan a trip, tour, or attend a sporting
event. You can earn a certificate and streamer for your pack flag
and recognition pins for your Cub Scouts who participate in the summer
activities. A den who has 50% or more if its boys participating can
even earn a special den ribbon.
For more information and the National Summertime Pack Award Planning
Guide call or stop by the Council Service Center.
Fall Roundup and Kickoff
Here we go again! We are back in school and ready for a new Scouting
program year. Are you ready? Testaments to what good planning can
accomplish are the first units to have their School Night recruitment
date for the Program Kickoff.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 pm so you won't
forget to attend the Valley Trails District Program Kickoff at First
United Church in Bloomington.
It is vital that each unit has at least one leader attend. Fall recruitment
is very important to each and everyone of us. Our youth can't benefit from Scouting if they don't join! It is our job
as leaders to make this happen. Program packets will be passed out
and you will have an opportunity to meet and discuss issues with your
Commissioners and District Committee members.

Tiger Cubs
This is a great time for packs to recruit new Tiger Cubs! On June
1st all Kindergartners and their parents can be officially registered
members of your packs. This is a great way to strengthen your pack,
secure new leadership and bring a summer of excitement to new boys
and their families.
Go out and get those Kindergartners!
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Program Kick Off - August 9th
Program Kick Off will be held on August 9, 2007 at 7:00 pm at the
normal roundtable location, First United Church, East 3rd St, Bloomington.
It is very important that all units have a representative at this
roundtable. The annual program packets will be passed out. Each
unit and commissioner will be receiving a packet full of valuable
updated information to help plan for the upcoming year. These packets
contain information on things such as programs, calendar, insurance,
events, camping, training, and much more that will help your units
provide the best possible program for their Scouts. We hope to see
you there!
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Memorials & Tributes 
To: Arthur D'Antonio
From: John & Judith Pritchett
To: Lewis Compton
From: Esther Compton
To: W. F. Wallace Jr.
From: Esther Compton





Eagles

Lucas Thurman
Troop 110
Boys & Girls Club
Bloomington

Gregory Mills
Troop 110
Boys & Girls Club
Bloomington

Jamieson Benoit
Troop 638
American Legion #267
Osgood

Ethan Hess
Troop 631
Lions Club
Milan

David Cool
Team 539
LDS
North Vernon


Derek Wells
Troop 119
1st United Methodist
Ellettsville

Daniel Wilson
Troop 173
Christian Church
Bloomfield

Thomas Call
Troop 644
LDS
Batesville

John Sparks
Troop 173
Christian Church
Bloomfield

Nicholas Brunn
Troop 557
North Christian Church
Columbus

Jacob Hill
Crew 566
LDS
Columbus

Brett Lattire
Troop 717
1st Baptist Church
Madison

Brady Lattire
Troop 717
1st Baptist Church
Madison

Office Hours
Monday-Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Trading Post Hours
Monday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Phone
812-336-6809 - 800-844-6809
Fax
812-333-2412
E-Mail
guest145@bsamail.org 
Website
hoosiertrailsbsa.org

Thanks To You It
Works For All Of Us

 
June/July
Round Up Training
8-10 - OA Spring Conclave
10 - OA Executive Committee
10-16 - Camp Maumee Staff Week & White Stag
12-14 - WRT Day Camp & LL Day Camp
17-23 - Camp Maumee Week 1
19 - Board Meeting
21 - OA Call Out
23-24 - Parent Pal
24-30 - Camp Maumee Week 2
26-28 - HH Day Camp
27-29 - VT Day Camp
28 - OA Call Out
July
1-7 - Camp Maumee Week 3
4 - Office Closed - July 4th
5 - OA Call Out
8-14 - Camp Maumee Week 4
10-12 - MI Day Camp
12 - OA Call Out
15-21 - Camp Maumee Week 5
19 - OA Call Out
22-28 - Camp Maumee Week 6
26 - OA Call Out

August
Program Kick Off & Join Scout Night Training
10-12 - OA Fall Conclave
12 - OA Executive Committee
18-19 - Advanced Outdoor Leader Training




 

        2007

YTD Pledges--

Use the Web
The Hoosier Trails Council Web Site hoosiertrailsbsa.org is up and
running with many convenient links to useful training and information.
Try it - you'll like it.


 

Boy Scouts Join In Vehicle Donation Program



 

Boy Scouts Join In Vehicle Donation Program
The Hoosier Trails Council has teamed up with Volunteers of America
(VOA) and their vehicle donation program. Used cars, trucks, boats
or travel trailers can be donated to benefit both organizations. 
Donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law, and vehicles
will be picked up FREE. VOA will do all of the follow-up work with
you to process your donation, and the BSA will receive a percentage
of the sale of your donated vehicle. To arrange for donation pick
up call Volunteers of America at 317-780-2277.
When you call you will need to give the following information: Name
- Phone Numbers - (Work and Home if possible) - Car, truck, boat,
trailer model and year and is it able to be towed? Also mention that
you are from Hoosier Trails Council.

21st World Scout Jamboree
July 27 - August 8, 2007
Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex, England


This jamboree will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding
of the Scouting movement by Lord Robert Baden-Powell.
Applications for the jamboree are currently on-line at www.scouting.org/international 
for youth and adults. 



Council Officers:
President - Tom Kieffer
Commissioner - Jim Faris
Executive - Randy Brown