Troop 42: Campout Flyer & Calendar Corrections

Please make the noted calendar changes.

Also note that the Parent Meeting for tomorrow night has been canceled.

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Don Dyer
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 9:20:55 PM
Subject: Troop 42

Campout flyer attached. Sign up and payment is due at the meeting January 7th.

CALENDAR CORRECTIONS:

December 18 - NO Parent Meeting

January 14th - Activity Night

January 21st - Plan Campout

January 25th - Campout/Winter Ski Event

January 28th - PLC/QM Meeting

Don Dyer

Troop 42: Court of Honor tonght (12/17)

This is a reminder that we have our winter Court of Honor tonight where we recognize the scouts for their accomplishments since our last Troop Court of Honor.

This is also a chance to be informed and updated on future events and scheduling.

Please wear your complete Class A uniform.

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!

Troop 42: December Newsletter & Calendar items

December 2007 CALENDAR

Dec 10	Mon	Reg Mtg 7pm
Dec 17	Mon	Court of Honor
Dec 18	Tues	Parent Mtg 7pm
Dec 24	Mon	NO MTG - Christmas Eve
Dec 31	Mon	NO MTG - New Year's Eve

Eagle Recipients: We're proud to announce and congratulate our newest Eagle Scouts -

Matthew Boyd, John Muller III, Mark Muller II, Nick Pullman, & Clint Wallin. Next time you see one of these scouts, tell them how proud you are of them and thier accomplishment.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Jan 25-26 - TB District Winter Event at Snow Creek (date change)

Dues: If you haven't taken care of your dues payment or are unsure, contact Mr. Walker as soon as possible. The dues for the new session have been reduced from $200 to $190 for the scouts with the adult dues remaining at $25.

UPCOMING FUND-RAISERS:

May 3 – Pancake Breakfast. Contact Rose Miller for information.

TROOP COMMITTEES: I

f you're interested in serving on a Troop committee contact Keith Martin or any current committee member. Parent involvement is vital if Troop 42 is to thrive.

Troop 42: Regular mtg 12/10

This is to remind you of Monday night's regular meeting.

Please check regularly for e-mails concerning a cancellation due to weather conditions.

Tonights meeting 12/10 has been canceled do to weather, see you next week.

Troop 42: Eagle Court of Honor 12/9

This is to remind you of the Eagle Court of Honor being held today at 2:00 at the Oakwood Baptist Church.

Please attend in support of those receiving this most honorable recognition. Our troop has a proud history of turning out some of the best Eagle Scout in the area.

URGENT! Troop 42 Needs Help - Jingle Bell Run THIS Saturday 12/08

We need your help urgently! Please just show up at the location below at 6:30 Saturday morning, or if you want to ride with someone show up at the Oakwood Baptist church at 6 am and be ready to leave at 6:15 sharp.

From: Don Dyer <dwdyer314@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2007 8:46:24 PM

A few weeks ago we, as a Troop, agreed to volunteer at the annual Jingle Bell Run to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation. We have committed at least 20 scouts to help with event and your participation is vital. We also need adults.

We are to be at Lee's Summit Elementary School downtown at 6:30 am THIS Saturday, December 8th. They need our help until about noon. If you would like to carpool, be at Oakwood Baptist Church at 6:00 am...we will leave at 6:15 sharp.

This is an excellent way to get service hours for your next rank advancement or community service hours for school.

PLEASE RSVP to me with whether you will meet at OBC or at the school. You should also wear your Troop 42 tee shirt.

Call me with any questions...it's easier for me to talk than it is to type for now.

Don Dyer
816-478-8844 (work)
816-478-7494 (home)

816-678-3514 (cell)

December Campout at Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center

Sorry for the Picture Quality, I got so excited about going that I forgot my camera, these were actually taken with my phone. The troop had a good time earning their space exploration merit badge.

If you haven't been, I highly recommend going, you can fill a day just looking at the numerous displays from the Smithsonian collection, including the real Apollo 13 command module.

The merit badge instructors there made a point to say that the vast majority of all astronauts and all but one of the astronauts who have walked on the moon were at one time Scouts.

And with the coming upturn in our space exploration efforts, todays Scouts are likely to make up the majority of our next generation of Lunar Explorers.

P.S. If anyone else in the troop has additional photos you would like to see me add to the gallery send them to my email and I'll add them in.

Chartering Organization Training

Chartering Organization Training In This Issue Heart of America Council National Council Boy Scouts of America Adventures in Scouting News Letter Join our list Join our mailing list! Greetings! As a chartered organization representative, you hold a key position in Scouting. While there is honor attached to this position, it is not an "honorary" one. Your primary function is to ensure that the chartered organization's Scouting program succeeds. The Boy Scouts of America, in its relationship with chartered organizations, depends on the COR to be the liaison between the local council and the organization. As the representative of the organization, you have the responsibility to share information between the council and the organization and vice versa. In fact, you are a voting member of the district and council. the Council To help a COR do the job, we have a training scheduled for Saturday, January 5th at our Council Service Center 10210 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131. For Information contact: Contact: Cindy Cone, 816-694-5151 rev cindy cone@electromethanol.com There are also many other support items, the first line of help would be the staff and volunteers of your District. Each District has a team of volunteers called a commissioner staff and another team of volunteers called the district committee to help you. Read on...... Heart of America Council, BSA Email: cvonderh@bsamail.org Phone: 816-569-4949 Fax: 816-942-8086 Web: http://hoac-bsa.org

Troop 42 - Jingle Bell Run THIS Saturday

From: Don Dyer
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2007 8:46:24 PM

A few weeks ago we, as a Troop, agreed to volunteer at the annual Jingle Bell Run to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation. We have committed at least 20 scouts to help with event and your participation is vital. We also need adults.

We are to be at Lee's Summit Elementary School downtown at 6:30 am THIS Saturday, December 8th. They need our help until about noon. If you would like to carpool, be at Oakwood Baptist Church at 6:00 am...we will leave at 6:15 sharp.

This is an excellent way to get service hours for your next rank advancement or community service hours for school.

PLEASE RSVP to me with whether you will meet at OBC or at the school. You should also wear your Troop 42 tee shirt.

Call me with any questions...it's easier for me to talk than it is to type for now.

Don Dyer
816-478-8844 (work)
816-478-7494 (home)

816-678-3514 (cell)

Scouting December ENews

E-News December 2007 Scouting News The December/January Issue of AIS is Hot Off the Digital Press! Webelos Transition New Advancement Requirements Freedom Foundation Youth Conference A Holiday To-Do-List Item District Websites Big Muddy Blue Elk Exploring Kaw Lone Bear North Star Northern Tier Pelathe Pioneer Trails Red-Tailed Hawk Thunderbird Trailhead Trails West Twin Rivers Useful Links Activities Newsletter Archive Calendar of Events Training Opportunities Join our list Join our mailing list! Dear Steve, Your service to young people through the Scouting program makes a tremendous difference. During this Holiday Season, we pause to give thanks for you and all the volunteers who serve the young people of the Heart of America Council. Thank you for all that you do. This issue of ENews highlights some council and national Scouting news. Also the December/January issue of Adventure in Scouting is available on our website. Use the links below to surf to our sites for more information. Best Wishes to you in this Holiday Season! The December/January Issue of AIS is Hot Off the Digital Press! Download your copy today! This issue includes the latest camping and program information, photos of the council's Silver Beaver recipients, details concerning changes in the Boy Scout Advancement requirements and information on an upcoming youth leadership conference at Valley Forge. Click Here for Adventure in Scouting