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HOOSIER TRAILS COUNCIL                     May 2007                 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA                      

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Feature Articles

~~Tracks from the Trading Post~~

New District Director
Hello, my name is Kelly McMurphy and it's great to be in Indiana and
I look forward to serving you in my new role as District Director.
In the next few months I hope to meet each of you as we work together
to serve the needs of our youth.
I'd like to give you a brief bio on my background. I was born and
raised in Scouting. My father is an Eagle Scout and a Silver Beaver
recipient and my brother and I are both Eagle Scouts. I started in
Cub Scouts in 1979 and have been a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout,
and Explorer as a youth member. I've been to Philmont twice as a
youth and attended the 1985 National Jamboree. I also spent six summers
working on camp staff in my home council and attended National Camping
School as a volunteer in 1993.
As a professional I've held positions in three councils: Greater
St Louis Area Council, Great Rivers Council in Columbia, MO and Jayhawk
Area Council in Topeka, KS. I began my career as a professional in
1994.
I met my wife, Tammy, while at an Explorer event and have been happily
married for 13 years. I have two children, Sarah and Rachel.

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.




Sell Popcorn and Do Fun Stuff in Scouting!
May 25th - Popcorn Money Due

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 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.


 

Venturing Advancement Program
Does Venturing have advancement? Yes it does! This dates back to
1950 when the Silver Award was introduced for older Boy Scouts. The
award was available from 1950 until 1966 and over 18,000 Silver Awards
were earned. With the onset of Venturing in 1998, a new Venturing
Advancement Program was initiated. Different levels involve the Bronze,
Gold and Silver Awards.
The Bronze Award is earned in an area of interest to the Venturer
such as sports, religious life, arts and hobbies, outdoor, and Sea
Scouts. The specific requirements are in the Venture Handbook and
on the Venture website.
The Gold Award is based on the Scout designing his or her own program
for personal growth in the areas of citizenship, leadership, service
to others, and total fitness; they must be a Venture Scout for 12
months and must also earn at least one Bronze Award.
The Silver Award, or the highest advancement for Venturers, includes
earning one Venture Bronze Award, the Gold Award, and demonstrate
proficiency in emergency preparedness and leadership by completing
the Venture Leadership Skills Course and participation in Ethnics
in Actions Course and a board of review.
In addition, a Venture Scout may earn a Ranger Award based on high adventure and outdoor activities completing
eight core requirements consisting of wilderness first aid, wilderness
survival, emergency preparedness, communication, leave no trace, cooking,
land navigation and conservation as well as four electives ranging
from backpacking to winter sports.
For Sea Scouts, the Quartermaster Award is the standard of excellence
and recognition.
Furthermore, two newer awards have been created outside of the advancement
chain noted above. These are the Quest Award for personal fitness
and the Trust Award for religious and community life. More details
about these awards can be obtained through the Council Office or the
Venturing website at www.scouting.org .
We encourage all Venture Crews to develop an advancement program within
their Crew and at the Council level. We have initiated several opportunities
that may be harder to develop in an individual Crew.

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)
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 Hoosier Trails Council to: Tony E. Barringer, 11712 E
100 S, Columbus, IN 47203-9599
Name_______________________________ Address_____________________________
Phone_________________
Parent Signature______________________

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 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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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_______________________ ____________________________________



BALOO 
(Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)
What Is It?
Baloo is a one-day course designed to teach Pack parents and new Cub
Scout Leaders with minimal camping experience how to plan and carry
out an entry-level outdoor experience for their Pack. Completion
of this course will result in increased confidence and a willingness
to plan a Pack campout. This is the first step in the BSA camping
program and does not replace any existing training.
The course will be offered at Maumee Reservation on Saturday, May
5th, 9:00 am to approximately 5:00 pm. Registration begins at 8:30
am. The cost is $8.00 and a lunch will be provided. Registrations
must be received in the Council Service Center no later than April
27th. For more information call Jonathan Crocker at the Scout Office
812-336-6809.

"Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills"
(Outdoor Skills for Boy Scout Leaders)
May 4-6, 2007
Cost: $15.00
This Outdoor Leader Skills training at Maumee Reservation is a hands-on
program that gives adult leaders the practical skills they need to
lead Scouts in the outdoors. The skills taught in this course include
campsite selection, ropes, knots, lashings, wood tools, firesite preparation
and building, first aid, plant identification, animal identification,
backpacking and hiking techniques, map and compass reading, and leave
no trace. The fee is $15.00 per person to cover meals and materials.
Registration is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday night and the course
will be completed by noon Sunday. Please fill out the registration
form below and send it and your registration fee to the Scout Service
Center by April 27th. We need to know how many are attending by this
date so we can purchase food. Contact Jonathan Crocker 812-336-6809
or e-mail him at jcrocker@bsamail.org .
Remember to bring tentage, personal camping gear, eating gear, compass,
paper and pencil, pocketknife and bedroll or blankets. No late registrations
or walk-ins will be accepted!
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Name_______________________________ District________________Unit #________
Address_____________________________ Position in Unit_______________________
E-mail______________________________ Phone #___________
Mail to: Hoosier Trails Council, BSA 5625 E State Road 46 Bloomington,
IN 47401 (Acct. # 6903)
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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.



21st World Scout Jamboree


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.

"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


Scoutmasters
Remember:
Merit Badge sign ups may be done through the Internet!!

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


 
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.


Eagles
Jonathan Marmouze
Troop 173
Christian Church
Bloomfield

Bret Sandlin
Troop 526
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Seymour

Peter Marshall
Troop 119
1st United Methodist
Ellettsville

Benjamin Dixon
Troop 103
1st United Church
Bloomington

Timothy Daniel
Troop 121
Moose Lodge
Bloomington

Spencer Huey
Troop 555
Knights of Columbus
Columbus

Paul Champion
Troop 550
1st United Methodist
Columbus

Josiah Smith
Troop 557
North Christian Church
Columbus

Benjamin Campbell
Troop 721
Moose Lodge
Madison


Matthew Gee
Troop 532
1st United Methodist
North Vernon

Jacob Alley
Troop 644
LDS
Batesville

Jason Sellers
Troop 717
1st Baptist Church
Madison

Miles Courtney
Troop 717
1st Baptist Church
Madison

Jeffrey Tippin
Troop 110
Boys & Girls Club
Bloomington




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.

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
May
3 - 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
10 - Roundtable - 7:30 pm - First Christian Church - 89 S Main St
- Martinsville - all leaders need to attend (Popcorn Money Due)
June
7 - District Committee/Commissioners Meeting - 7:30 pm - Mt Gilead
Church - - 6019 E State Road 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
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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
We are now getting ready for this year's Day Camp. This year's theme
is Akela's Round Up and will be held July 10-12 at the Martinsville
City Park and 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.
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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
May
2 - Friends of Scouting Phone-A-Thon
2 - District Meeting - 6:30 pm - Columbus City Hall Conference Room
#3 - 100 Washington St - Charter Organization Representatives and district
members at large should attend
4-6 - Outdoor Leader Training & BALOO - Camp Maumee
8 - Commissioner Meeting - 6:30 pm - 1st United Methodist Church -
Columbus - corner of 8th & Lafayette
8 - Roundtable - 7:15 pm - 1st United Methodist Church - Columbus
- corner of 8th & Lafayette - last one for the SUMMER
13 - Mothers Day
25 - Popcorn $ due to the Council Office
26-28 - Office Closed due to Memorial Day
June
5 - Join Scout Night Training - 7:15 pm - 1st United Methodist Church
- Columbus - corner of 8th & Lafayette (For ALL Cub Units)
6 - District Meeting - 6:30 pm - Cook out at Virginia Moats house
in Columbus, IN
12-14 - CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP - Decatur County Fairgrounds
18-24 - Melissa will be at Camp Maumee all Week
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Congratulations
Tom Kieffer and Larry McBee were awarded the SILVER BEAVER AWARD
at the Council Gala on April 15, 2007. The Silver Beaver Award is
the highest award that our Council can give to a volunteer for rendering
outstanding service to Scout youth. Please give them your congratulations
when you see them. Tom and Larry, Thanks for all of your Service.

Spring Recruitment
Have you been recruiting already? If not, the time is NOW! School
is about to let out and these kids need something to do this summer.
What a great opportunity you can provide by recruiting them now.
We have Day Camp and Parent Pal weekend are just a few of the activities
new boys would love to participate in. This is not including your
summer activities. So if you want to schedule a round up or need
fliers, contact Melissa.

Join Scout Night
Attention all Cub Scout Packs! Each unit is required to have 1 unit
leader in attendance for our Join Scout Night Training. This training
will prepare you and your unit for the fall recruitment that happens
when School starts in the fall. The meeting will be Tuesday, June
5th at the 1st United Methodist Church in Columbus on the corner of
8th & Lafayette starting at 7:15 pm. A lot of information will be
handed out at this meeting. You must attend this training to qualify
for the fall membership awards

awards (Free Stuff). Cub Scout Day Camp T-Shirts will also be handed
out at this meeting.

Day Camp
It's not too late to sign up for the Lenni Lenape Day Camp being held
at the Decatur County Fairgrounds June 12-14. Contact the Service
Center today to get your boy signed up. However, T-Shirts will not
be available. Remember: each Pack should send 1 walk-along for every
6 boys. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Head 812-350-7611
or Deidre Hawkins 812-663-9054.
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Hoosier Hills
Serving Dearborn, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio & Ripley Counties
Dist Chmn
Dist Cmsr David Sonksen 265-3365
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
May
3 - District Officers Meeting - 7:00 pm - Versailles - Southeastern
Career Center
10 - District Commissioners Meeting - 7:00 pm - Versailles - Southeastern
Career Center
10 - District Roundtables - 7:30 pm - Versailles - Southeastern Career
Center
25 - Popcorn Money due at Council Service Center
June
7 - 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 School Night Training; also
pick up for Day Camp T-Shirts)
26-28 - Cub Scout Day Camp - Bright - Bright Park
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New District Executive
Hello Hoosier Hills District. My name is Wayne Voto and I will be
your new District Executive. I started with the Hoosier Trails Council
as of April 1st, and I will be living in the Lawrenceburg area. I
am originally from Flint, MI where I was a Boy Scout and earned the
rank of Eagle with Troop 110. I am looking forward to this great
opportunity of working with each and every one of you. I can be reached
at 812-537-4802 or you can e-mail me at guest145@bsamail.org.

Roundtables
The Districts Cub and Scout Roundtables are held the second Thursday
of every month at the Career Center in Versailles on Route 50, 7:30
pm. It is important that all packs and troops have a representative
at these 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
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.

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 will
be 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
513-715-0563. Come join the fun-filled day camp experience. You
will not regret it!

Council Gala
On April 12th the Hoosier Trails Council held its annual Gala and
recognized the following individuals from the Hoosier Hills District.
Good Turn, Most Hours of a Varsity Team: Team 654; Highest District
popcorn sales: Pack 636; James E. West: Dick Block Troop 637; District
Award of Merit: Madonna Ledford Troop 605, Brett Fehrman Troop 637, and Brenda
Strimple Pack 670; Silver Beaver: Sharon Frazer Pack 702; Venturing
Leadership Award: Art Collins; Woodbadge: Tim Benz Troop 645 and
Lance Lockwood Troop 650; Key Three: Chris Ault, Dave Sonksen, and
Wayne Voto.

Popcorn
Just a reminder that if your unit sold spring popcorn, the money is
to be turned into the Scout Office no later than May 25th. For those
who were unable to sell popcorn this spring, don't worry, you will
have another opportunity to sell popcorn this fall. This is a wonderful
opportunity for your group to earn money to participate in the many
things that Scouting has to offer.

Training
As you know, training and advancement go hand in hand in providing
a quality unit that boys and leaders will take pride and have a great
experience in. In May, Hoosier Trails Council will be hosting Outdoor
Leader and Baloo training at Camp Maumee on May 5th starting at 9:00
am. This is a wonderful time for new leaders to see what the boys
experience when earning rank advancement and to show you a few new
things. This training is also required for the "Trained" patch and
for Cub camping. Come out with your gear and have a great weekend
at Camp Maumee. Also, please don't forget about Woodbadge training coming
up. For more information please call the Scout Office. In June we
will be having the Hoosier Hills District Join Scout Night and Day
Camp training at Tyson United Methodist Church in Versailles on June
14th starting at 7:30 pm.
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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
May
3 - District Commissioner/Committee Meeting - (COMMISSIONER MEETING
7:00 PM EST) (COMMITTEE MEETING 7:30 PM EST) - Martin County 4-H Community
Center - Rt 50 between Shoals & Loogootee
5 - Outdoor Leader/Baloo Training - Camp Maumee
10 - Roundtables - 7:30 pm EST - Martin County 4-H Community Center
- Rt 50 between Shoals & Loogootee
25 - Popcorn Money due at Council Office
26-28 - Family Camp - Camp Maumee
June
7 - District Commissioner/Committee Meeting - (COMMISSIONER MEETING
7:00 PM EST) (COMMITTEE MEETING 7:30 PM EST) - Martin County 4-H Community
Center - Rt 50 between Shoals & Loogootee
8-10 - Order of the Arrow Spring Conclave
12-14 - Cub Scout Day Camp - Lawrence County Fairgrounds - Bedford
14 - Roundtables - 7:30 pm EST - Martin County 4-H Community Center
- Rt 50 between Shoals & Loogootee (Day Camp & Join School Night Training)
23-24 - Parent Pal Camping - Camp Maumee
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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. May will see a Special
Cooking presentation for the Roundtable and 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 will be 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!

District Recognition Dinner
Congratulations go out to some special leaders from the district that
were recognized at the District Recognition Dinner on March 8th by
fellow leaders for outstanding service. The District Award of Merit
recipients were (Districts Highest Award): Mike "Cowboy" Hall and
Karen Heuby. Many other leaders were recognized for their outstanding
service and dedication to the Scouting program. We would like to
thank all of the district officers, committee members, and commissioner
staff who spend much time to ensure that the Scouting program in White
River Trails is successful for the youth. We would also like to thank
Buck and Judy Mullis for arranging all of the details and for your
help in hosting a wonderful recognition dinner.
The district also recognizes and thanks all the leaders involved in
the Scouting program. The Boy Scouts of America continues to be a
wonderful youth program because of your hard work and dedication. Thank you and keep up the
good work!

Popcorn
Just a reminder that if your unit sold spring popcorn, the money is
to be turned into the Scout Office no later than May 25th. For those
who were unable to sell popcorn this spring, don't worry, you will
have another opportunity to sell popcorn this fall. This is a wonderful
opportunity for your group to earn money to participate in the many
things that Scouting has to offer.

Training
As you know, training and advancement go hand in hand in providing
a quality unit that boys and leaders will take pride and have a great
experience in. In May, Hoosier Trails Council will be hosting Outdoor
Leader and Baloo training at Camp Maumee. This is a wonderful time
for new leaders to see what the boys experience when earning rank
advancement and to show you a few things. This training is also required
for the "Trained" patch and for Cub camping. Come out with your gear
and have a great weekend at Camp Maumee. Also, please don't forget
about Woodbadge training coming up. For more information please call
the Scout Office.
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Valley Trails
Serving Brown, Greene, & Monroe Counties
Dist Chair Mike Baye 336-6325
Dist Cmsr Bob Kravchuk 331-0829
Prgrm Chair Doug Petersen 334-2926
Roundtable Cmsr Clay & Tara Slaughter 825-7972
Training Tyler Cooper 340-4835
Membership
Advancement Eve Sparks & 825-8128
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
May
3 - District Commissioners Meeting - 6:30 pm - St Marks UM Church
- Bloomington
3 - District Committee Meeting - 7:30 pm - St Marks UM Church - Bloomington
4-6 - Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Training - Camp Maumee
10 - Roundtable - 7:00 pm - 1st United Church - Bloomington
25 - Popcorn money due
26-28 - Family Camping - Camp Maumee & Office Closed - Memorial Day
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 - Join Scout Night Training - 7:00 pm - 1st United Church - Bloomington
- Cub Scout Packs - Someone from your unit must attend to receive
incentives in the fall
18-22 - Explorer Health Careers Camp - Bloomington Hospital
27-29 - Day Camp - LDS Church - 4235 W 3rd St - Bloomington
July
No district dates
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"Akela's Round Up"
This year's Day Camp theme is "Akela's Round Up" June 27-29. Get
all your little cowboys and indians ready as we attempt to tame the
Wild West. Applications and more information have been mailed out
to all registered boys in the "Camping Extra". Also look for applications
at roundtable. Deadline to receive a t-shirt is April 27th. Volunteers
are needed in all areas including water fun, sling shots, nature and
whatever we come up with. It's going to be a great summer. Questions or you would like to help out (even for one day)
call Clay or Tara Slaughter 812-825-7972.

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.

Health Career Explorers
Bloomington Hospital to hold 2nd Annual Health Career Camp
Are you considering a career in healthcare? Does the medical world
fascinate you? If you answered yes to either of these questions, the Bloomington Hospital's
Health Career Camp is the key to your future.
Building off of last year's widely popular and successful camp, the
Health Career Camp will be held on Bloomington Hospital's campus during
the week of June 18th - June 22nd from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. This
is an invaluable opportunity for those between the ages of 14-20 to
gain knowledge and experience in a real life setting.
As various speakers and medical professionals have been scheduled
to attend, registration spots are filling up quickly - so those who
are interested in signing up or would like more information - please
e-mail the Organizational Effectiveness and Education Department at
OEEStudentPlacement@bloomingtonhospital.org. This is for any youth
(boy or girl) ages 14-20, they do not have to be a currently registered
Scout.
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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


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
 

        2007

YTD Pledges--

Memorials

Our Camps
Louis Ernst
RR 1
Dupont, IN 47231
Tony Hacker - 812-273-2987
Emergencies Only
Maumee Reservation
12975 W County Road 925 N
Norman, IN 47264
Ranger - Dave Coller - 812-995-3272

May
Summer Activity
4-6 - Boy Scout Outdoor
5 - Baloo Training
15 - Executive Committee
20 - OA Executive Committee
21 - Key 3 & Join Scout Night Training
25 - Popcorn Money Due
26-28 - Family Camp & Office Closed - Memorial Day

June
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

Council Officers:
President - Mike Foster
Commissioner - Jim Faris
Executive - Randy Brown