Camping/Program Department Updates

HOAC Camping/Program Department Updates December/ 2007 Lone Bear Council Ring Construction Has Begun Fall has marked the time for the construction of new Lone Bear Council Ring to begin. Pictures have been posted on the Council website for all to review. As new pictures are available they will be posted. The Bartle Scout Reservation hopes that the posting of the pictures will limit the visitors to the reservation so that the construction workers will not have any distractions to ensure that the deadline for the 2008 Tribal Celebration is met. See the updates now! 2008 Service Projects Available at HRB In conjunction with the Missouri Department of Conservation the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation will be hosting two events this spring in an effort to improve the lake which supports several of our Boy Scout Camp functions. All units are asked to participate if your calendar allows and reservations will be required to ensure that adequate facilities are available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided to all who participate. April 12, 2008 - Fish Habitat May 17, 2008 - Lake Clean-up Click here for more info Greetings! With all the hustle and bustle going around this time of year, the Heart of America Council Camping/Program Department would like to remind you of the following upcoming events: Camp Staff Reunion - December 26, 2007 The 2007 Camp Staff Reunion is right around the corner. It is not to late to make your reservation. Reservations are still be accepted on-line at www.hoac-bsa.org under activities or you can call the Council Service Center at (816) 569-4930 to make your reservation today. This years event will be held at the Adams Pointe Conference Center & Courtyard by Marriott, 1400 NE Coronado Dr., Blue Springs, MO 64014 and the cost is $21.00 per person. All attendees must be registered. Make your reservation online now! Print a paper reservation form to take to the Council Service Center. OA Winter Banquet - January 5, 2008 The 2008 Winter Banquet will be held Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the Bartle Hall Convention Center, located at 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, MO 64105. Please remember that parking for this event is not included in your registration fee. Make your reservation online now! Print paper reservation form now! The reservation deadline is on December 29, 2007. Wilderness First Aid Course for Venturers - January 12-13, 2008 Even the most experienced outdoorsman can be injured while exploring the wilderness. Basic first aid training is a good start, but more knowledge is needed when advanced medical care is more than an hour away. Johnson County Med-Act is offering a Wilderness First Aid Course for Venturers on January 12-13, 2008. This course will assist Ventures in rank advancement. For more information click here. Trainer Development Conference - January 19, 2008 Trainer Development Conference is for Youth Trainers, District Trainers, Council Trainers, Commissioners and any Scout Leader who wants to learn to communicate ideas betters. TDC will be held at Yellow Roadways, 10990 Roe Ave., Shawnee Mission, KS for a cost of $10.00 that includes lunch and all materials. To learn more about TDC click here!