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3 • COUNCIL NEWSStaff Member on the MoveLicking Senior District Executive Melissa Ford will bid Simon KentonCouncil farewell as she begins a new position as district director inCincinnati’s Dan Beard Council of Boy Scouts of America, on May 16.Ford began her career in the Boy Scouts of America as a support staffmember in 2002, then moved to a commissioned position in 2003.Please join us in bidding farewell to her as she embarks on her new journey.Exciting Changes in the Simon Kenton CouncilSince the end of 2011, the council has undergone several exciting staffchanges.The first change in personnel took place Dec. 1, 2011, when Marshall Longaccepted the position of development director, moving from his position asa district executive in the Tri-Creek district. His responsibilities include theFriends of Scouting campaign, the council’s popcorn sale and special eventfundraising. marshall.long@scouting.orgRobert Drew, Chief Logan district director, joined the development departmentas development director, filling a vacant position, on March 1. In his new role,Bob will handle relationships with foundations, United Ways, communitypartnerships and major donors. Bob will continue to provide support to majorfundraising events such as the Tecumseh Leadership Dinner and Chief LoganGolf Outing. robert.drew@scouting.orgNew to our team is Amy Heller, who will serve as Buckeye’s district director.Amy has served as a professional Scouter for 17 years, and most recentlywas a district director in Asheville, N.C. She is a graduate of Bowling GreenUniversity with a degree in education. amy.heller@scouting.orgLeah Blewitt joined the Tri-Creek District team as a district executive. Blewittrecently served as a public relations specialist with Make-A-Wish Foundation,and is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in businessadministration. leah.blewitt@scouting.orgMegan Edwards, field services administrative assistant, has moved to the role ofmarketing assistant, taking on responsibilities the former marketing specialistcovered. Megan will cover the council’s web content, update social media sites,write press releases and be responsible for the layout and production of TheScouter newsletter and other printed materials. megan.edwards@scouting.orgAllison Cramer, front desk customer service representative, will fill the fieldservices administrative assistant role vacated by Megan. Her experience in theScouting program as a volunteer and Scout parent, will help lead her to providesupport to staff and volunteers in the areas of training, advancement and relatedfield operational duties. allison.cramer@scouting.orgA new addition to Simon Kenton Council’s team, Michael Knisley tookAllison’s place at the front desk part-time mornings. A mechanical engineer fortwo years, Mike is enrolled at The Ohio State University, working toward hisMaster’s degree in education. michael.knisely@scouting.orgFilling in at the front desk part-time in the afternoons is Katie Campbell. Sheearned her bachelor of arts degree in music performance from Xavier University,and has her master’s degree in accounting and financial management fromDeVry University. katie.campbell@scouting.orgPlease join us in welcoming the new faces of Simon Kenton Council, andcongratulating those with new positions within the council.Pitch for ScoutingGear Up for Spring RecruitmentSimon Kenton Council is pleased toannounce that the Columbus Clippershave renewed their partnership for our2012 spring recruitment campaign, andwill once again, provide an entertainingnight for the council’s Scouts and theirfamilies at the 13th Annual Scout Camporee.JOIN SCOUTING!ACHIEVEMENTDon’t miss the chance to promote allthe fun things Scouting has to offerby participating in spring recruitment.Not only will new Scouts have theopportunity to enjoy the ClippersAnnual Camporee but they will alsobe registered just in time to sign-up forsummer camp.If you haven’t already, contact yourDistrict Executive to secure recruitmentflyers, posters and patches to assist in your recruitment efforts.FUNSimon Kenton Council800.433.4051 www.skcbsa.orgFITNESSCHARACTERHealth & Fitness Advancements EarnScouts “Fit for Scouting Award”A big proponent of being involved in the BoyScouts of America is personal fitness, which iswhy Simon Kenton Council is bringing back Fitfor Scouting.This year, the council has centered therequirements a Scout must completeon advancements in order to giveparticipants a better opportunityto earn the patch and certificate, andcontinue promoting an emphasis on personal fitness.Cub Scouts:•Must earn 4 of 6 Belt Loops: Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, PersonalFitness, Hiking, Nutrition•Must complete a short questionnaire summarizing what waslearned about fitness while completing the belt loopsBoy Scouts:•Must earn 2 of 3 Merit Badges: Cooking, Hockey, PersonalFitness•Must complete a short questionnaire summarizing what waslearned about fitness while completing the merit badges5 easy steps to achieving the “Fit For Scouting” Award:1. Download your passport from the website,www.skcbsa.org/health2.php2. Work on requirements as an individual or group3. Obtain unit-leader or parent signature4. Submit completed passport to council office5. Receive your “Fit For Scouting” patch and certificateChallenge your Scouts to complete the requirements and get fitand healthy. Inspire your friends and family by getting Fit forScouting.

4 • COUNCIL NEWS2012 University of ScoutingOn Saturday, January 21, 2012, snow covered theground in central Ohio. The roads were slick andafter “winter” months with fall-like weather, it was anunexpected twist in the forecast.8:30am, Scout leaders from all across Simon KentonCouncil’s 18 county territory filled the auditoriumat Pickerington North High School eagerly awaitingopening announcements for the council’s largest adultleader training, the University of Scouting.More than 600 adult leaders spent the day takingcourses to enhance their scouting knowledge andexperience. From introductory courses like Cub ScoutBasic Leader Training to more advanced courses likeFire Making II (where leaders learned 15 ways to starta fire without matches), the University of Scouting hadsomething for everyone.Evaluation results following the event provided a lotof positive feedback. “Every year I go, I get excitedabout scouting again,” said one participant.John Deleo, Committee Chairman of Pack 859 inHilliard added, “There is no other forum in Scoutingeducation that is quite like University of Scouting.I would encourage others to attend because thereis something for everyone, it makes you a betterleader for the boys and it is personally enriching andrewarding.”In addition to the 130+ classes, many being newlyoffered this year, the University of Scouting alsofeatured a newly designed vendor midway and MeritBadge classes for Boy Scouts (see page 5).And as with every scouting event, the fellowshipwas tremendous (as you can see in the pictures tothe right). Both new and seasoned Scouters enjoyedspending time sharing their scouting experiences andexchanging best practices.Experience and knowledge didn’t just come from adults.“I was very impressed by the quality of training,” saidone participant. “Especially by the Venturers whoconducted the Cub Scout Campfire Programs. Theywere very good instructors, especially consideringtheir ages.”Venturer’s teaching classes - It was the program inaction. Our youth taking the lead, using their strongcommunication skills and doing an outstanding job.Special thanks to all the volunteers who made theUniversity of Scouting such a success. A special thankyou to University Provost Nancy Peto. Her dedicationand hard work made this year’s event top notch!

5 • COUNCIL NEWSRecipient Remembered atSilver Beaver Recognition LuncheonIt came naturally for Carl Colegroveto dedicate his time to the Boy Scoutprogram. After all, he wanted to instillthe morals, values and independencehe learned as a Scout, in the 11 EagleScouts he mentored as well as themany youth he encountered over theyears. The ultimate goal to Carl was todevelop youth who would take whatthey learned in the Scouting programand apply it to their lives, helping them become self-reliantand responsible.Being a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award is the highest recognition a volunteercan receive at the Council level. Earning the award means years of dedication andcommitment to the scouting program and community on many levels. The SimonKenton Council would like to congratulate and thank the following 2011 Silver Beaverrecipients: (back row, l-r) Ronald A. White, David Sullenberger, Pamela Pyle, RayPearsall, James N. Palmer Jr., Gary McGlaughlin, Charles Thomas Liszkay; (front row,l-r) Jane Hora, Kenneth Lloyd Hoffman, Carl Colegrove’s two sons, Kathleen Coffey,Jack Donald BlevinsScout Day with the BishopInformation Submitted By: Tim PuetScout Volunteer & Catholic Times ReporterHis commitment earned him several awards, and mostrecently, the Silver Beaver this year, which was presentedto recipients Feb. 4. Unfortunately, Carl passed away inDecember 2011, before receiving the award. His family,including his two sons, James and Ralph, who were alsoinvolved in Scouting, accepted the award on Carl’s behalf.The Silver Beaver Award is one of the highest Councillevelawards given to dedicated volunteers each year. Thisyear, 13 recipients were honored.On Sunday, January 22, Bishop Frederick Campbellrecognized more than 230 Scouts and adult leadersas recipients of Catholic religious awards in 2011.Several outstanding Scouts, adult leaders, and Scoutunits received awards from the diocesan CatholicCommittee on Scouting, which sponsored the event.Deacon Sayf Bowlin of Gahanna St. Matthew Church,a seminarian at the Pontifical College Josephinum; Father KevinLutz, pastor of Columbus Holy Family Church; and Brian Logueof Worthington St. Michael Church, a member of the staff of theSimon Kenton Council were all presented with the Bronze Pelicanemblem.The committee presented the Bishop’s Troop award for Boy Scoutsto Troop 50 of Marion and the Bishop’s Pack award for Cub Scoutsto Pack 332 of Mount Vernon, with Boy Scout Troop 332 receiving acertificate of merit. These awards are for outstanding individual Cuband Boy Scout units for combining active participation in religiousactivities with service to the community and to Scouting.The Pope Paul VI National Unit Recognition Award for Boy Scoutunits chartered under Catholic auspices went to Troop 50, Pack 332,Troop 8 and Pack 8 of Newark, and Troop 310 of Gahanna.The Catholic Committee sponsors the annual Catholic ScoutCamporee, which will take place from Friday, May 18, to Sunday,May 20, at Somerset St. Joseph Church. For more information, visit:www.cdeducation.org/oym/dccs.

6 • COUNCIL NEWSScouts Earn Merit Badges at University of ScoutingA unique opportunity was available for Boy Scouts at this year’s University of Scouting.More than 100 scouts took Merit Badge courses through the inaugural “Scout AdventureCollege.”Identification Statement:Publication’s Name: The ScouterIssue Date: January-February 2012Statement of Frequency: Bi-monthlyAuthorized Organizations name and address:Simon Kenton Council Boy Scouts of America1901 East Dublin-Granville Rd.Columbus Ohio 43229Issue Number: Issue No. 1Chess, Law, Engineering and Architecture Merit Badgeswere all offered along-side the adult classes at theUniversity of Scouting.“The concept was to offer some of the ‘newer’ meritbadges that national had introduced,” said ScoutAdventure College Dean Leanne Lockhart. “What betteropportunity to offer them then while their adult leaders arebeing trained.”Scouts also had the opportunity to take youth training courses as well. Den Chief Training,as well as Road to Eagle and Life to Eagle classes were also offered.New Online Tour and Activity PlanThe national office has developed a new online Tour and Activity Plan,which will take effect May 1, through the MyScouting accountfeature.The plan is still completed online and required prerequisites for the type of trip oractivity will be displayed. The new plan includes enhancements for ease ofelectronically filing the plan, such as storing, retrieving, copying and reusing completedtour and activity plans, and the uploading of trekking plans and flight plans to thesystem online. For more information, you can view the Tour and Activity Plan trainingvideo as well as review FAQs on the council’s website at www.skcbsa.org.Help Us Showcase Scouting at the Ohio State FairForget the animals, fair food and rides. This year, the Scout Fair boothat the Ohio State Fair, will provide all of the activities, competitionsand displays needed to make a trip to theOhio State Fairgrounds memorable.The fair runs from July 25 to Aug. 5. Eachday, the Scout Fair booth will feature a themealong with entertainment to coordinate withthe theme.Simon Kenton Council is looking for Scouting units and familiesto volunteer at the booth, as well as Scouts to participate in the daily parade. Scouts 14years old or older are also invited to volunteer as individuals to assist with activities andevents at the booth. Volunteer for four hours and get free entry into the Fair for the day!For more information about the fair or volunteering opportunities, contact the counciloffice, or visit www.skcbsa.org/statefairScout CompetesAgainst Engineers inPinewood DerbyKyle Juracich featured in theColumbus Dispatch for racingagainst engineersHe’s a veteran to the pinewood derbycircuit. But 10-year-old Kyle Juracichrecently participated against adult competitors, instead ofthe typical fellow Cub Scout opponents.Conversations in the Columbus Dispatch newsroom leadto the idea of pitting adult engineers from Battelle, EdisonWelding Institute and the Center for Automotive Research atThe Ohio State University, and their sleek derby car designs,against Cub Scout Juracich, with a car made from a derbykit. The race took place March 31, on Battelle’s campus,and featured two categories: the regulation category and“cheater” category. Cars racing in the regulation categoryhad to be built according to Boy Scouts of America derbyregulations, limiting size, wheel base and weight. The“cheater category,” however, featured cars built usingHigh-tech machinery, lasers, materials and techniques.Kyle won second place in both races, which were featuredin a two-page spread in the April 7 edition of “TheColumbus Dispatch.” Kyle was also featured in two videoson the Dispatch’s website. He will also be seen in a featureepisode on the Discovery Channel - Canada.Kyle is a member of Pack 128.Special thanks to Pack 123 in Worthington and theirawesome leaders for running the race and letting us usetheir track.We Want to Hear from You - Voice of the Scout Rolls Out in SKCTo ensure the Boy Scouts of America’s most valuable assets -- the volunteersand youth of the program -- receive an exceptional experience whileparticipating in the program, the national office and Simon Kenton Councilhas rolled out a new initiative called Voice of the Scout.The first round of surveys were sent out in March, to parents, Scouts and Venturers over the age of 14, as well asvolunteers and chartered organizations. The surveys are brief and will stay open for three weeks after being sent.Information will then be gathered for making key decisions in driving Scouting forward.In order to receive the surveys, please make sure council has the most updated e-mail on file. You can updateyour email address by clicking on the Voice of the Scout slide on the council’s homepage of the website.

7 • DEVELOPMENTTecumseh District Leadership DinnerThe Tecumseh District of the Simon Kenton Council recentlycelebrated a successful year in Scouting and recognized the hardwork and dedication of local attorney and Eagle Scout FranklinGerlach with the Good Scout Award.The Good Scout Award is presented to an individual ororganization who exemplifies in daily life the ideals of the BoyScouts of America, as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. Therecipient is chosen for his or her outstanding community servicethrough leadership, as well as for the respect and esteem inwhich colleagues hold him or her.Brotherhood in ScoutingWho knew you could get a great storyof Brotherhood through a popcornsale...As the 2011 popcorn sale came to a close, LisaMcClellan of Troop 332 shared this story of hertwo sons... We wanted to pass it along.Life Scout Mitchell McClellan of Troop 332knew how important it was for his little brother,Wolf Scout Spencer, to have a successful popcornsale. Mitchell, who has sold popcorn for thelast seven years, decided to take a “back-seat”to his brother’s popcorn sale in 2011, sacrificinghis personal sale to help Spencer reach his goalof becoming a Trail’s End Scholarship Fundmember.Mitchell, who has sold a total of $12,000 in salesover the years wanted to help his little brotherreach the $2,500 level. The brothers spent atleast 10 hours over the course of five to eightnights together. They tackled rain, freezing windand parents who insisted on a door-to-door sale.“We want him to understand the value of hardwork and what customer service means,” hismom Lisa said.At the end of the day, mom Lisa couldn’t beprouder. “I just thought it would be cool to talkabout brotherhood, sacrifice and doing goodturns daily,” she said when sharing her son’sstory. “Hopefully it might be an inspiration toother boys and leaders,” she added. “Scoutingmeans so much to them both.”Mitchell and Spencer are a great Scouting story.Their hard work and commitment to Scouting andeach other is certainly a story worth sharing.Share your Scouting stories with us.Email Megan Edwards atmegan.edwards@scouting.orgThe dinner also featured keynote speaker Bruce Hanni,business manager of Flour-B&WPortsmouth. Mike Glockner servedas master of ceremonies at theevent, and Eagle speaker NathanDeCamp of Troop 6021 shared his Scouting story and trail to Eaglewith the crowd. The district’s Class of 2011 Eagle Scouts were alsorecognized.Samuel Wilson Ware EagleScholars RecognizedThe following Scouts were recognized asSamuel Wilson Ware Eagle Scholars atTecumseh’s Leadership Dinner: Alex Arthurs,Nathaniel DeCamp, Tanner Hatcher, JamesJohnson, Derreck Lute, Eric Manninen,Chambers McClay, Alex Pettey and AaronWright. Congratulations to these Scouts for this tremendous recognition.Nationwide InsuranceFoundation Supports SKCSimon Kenton Council is grateful for the continuedsupport of the Nationwide Insurance Foundation.The Foundation donated $40,000 to the council, which will assist in funding four part-time aidesto deliver programming in the Urban ScoutReach program. The aides will work to increase thenumber of youth participating in the program. They will also help improve retention of youthregistered in the program as well as volunteers assisting with the program.The Urban ScoutReach program serves at-risk youth in the urban areas of the city ofColumbus.

8 • CAMPINGSparks will Fly at CLR this SummerWe are excited to announce that the BSA’s newest merit badge, Welding,will be offered this summer at Chief Logan Reservation. In a savecontrolled environment, sparks will be flying as Scouts learn andunderstand the safety requirements of welding and participate in thewelding process.Ice Climbing at Chief Logan... Really?That’s right! Chief Logan Reservation will be home to anew climbing wall that will offer ice climbing on simulatedice.The tower is in its final stages of construction and willinclude a rappealling area, rock climbing wall and, ofcourse, the ice climbing.Be checking the council website for rental opportunities and head our to ChiefLogan Reservation Boy Scout Summer Camp to enjoy the new feature at camp.Kayaking Merit Badge Now Offered at CampKayaking Merit Badge has just been released and will be offered at both scout camps.Thanks to a grant from Ohio Department of Natural Resources we have brand newsingle person kayaks for camp use. We are really excited about expanding the aquaticprograms at both of our Boy Scout camp properties.Something Fun to do on a Weekend CampoutLooking for something to do with your Troop or Pack while at ChiefLogan Reservation or Camp Lazarus for a weekend campout?Chief Logan Reservation offers Troops a one mile orienteeringcourse around camp. The program is free, just bring yourcompass. Instruction sheets are available from the campmasterupon check in at camp. What a great way to explore and learnabout Chief Logan Scout Reservation.Are you into Geocaching? Have you heard about it, and want to learn more? CampLazarus has GPS units and an eight cache course on property perfect for your Troopor Pack to spend some time in the woods exploring the trails of camp. These arecaches not found on geocaching.com and only available to scouters. We have loanerGPS units available for checkout, or bring your own. Check with the campmaster forloaner units and course coordinates along with a hint sheet.Summit Shakedown - Where Will You Be in 2013?Help us test the Summit! This is an exciting opportunity for youth andadults to be among the first to camp at the Summit Bechtel Reserveand to play an important role in the final planning process for the2013 National Scout Jamboree.The purpose of the 2012 Summit Shakedown is to test variouscomponents of the new jamboree model on-site at the Summit witha manageable but meaningful number of staff and participants. The format will be a“long weekend,” starting on Friday morning, July 13, and ending on Tuesday morning,July 17.Cost: Scout troop participant ($250 per person). Includes: all meals, tents, equipment,supplies, etc., transportation. Possible program elements (subject to change) areclimbing, rappelling, canopy tour, zip lines, BMX, skateboarding, mountain biking,shooting sports, and archery. No aquatics activities will be available on-site.Additional details available on the website. Click: Program - ActivitiesRanger’s CornerChief Logan Celebrates 50 Years,and You Are Invited!Chief Logan Reservation opened for its first SummerCamp in July 1962. That first summer, nearly 100 scoutsspent their first magic-filled days and nights of fun at thecamp over a three-week camping season. There were sixcampsites from which to choose, and nearly 250 acres ofscenic southern Ohio forest to explore that summer.From those humble beginnings, many aspects of thecamp have changed but many have remained the same.Chief Logan now hosts 16 campsites and around 1972,acquired additional property to add to the camp’s acreage.We also grew to 1,940 campers during the six weeksof the 2011 summer camp season. The camp remainssurrounded by nearly 3,000 acres of privately-ownedforest land to the east, south and west, which lends toits rustic appeal.The Open & Flexible Merit Badge program wasintroduced at CLR in the early 1970s, and due to itstremendous success, remains in place today as theprogram of choice for thousands of campers.Chief Logan still retains its rustic Boy Scout camp feelto this day. The only major building construction at thecamp has been the much needed addition of the newdining hall that opened in the summer of 2008.This year, the camp will open a new 48-foot climbingand rappelling tower at the High Adventure area. Futureadditions to the area will include a 400-foot zip line, ahigh Burma (Monkey) bridge and a rebuilt boulderingwall.This year also marks the 75th birthday of the CLR Totempoles, which have been displayed in front of MeadLodge since the opening of the camp. These poles weremoved from the old Camp Mingo near Chillicothe, whenCLR opened. A commemorative patch is also planned tocelebrate the birthday of these icons of the camp.The properties committee, summer camp staff and CLRalumni are working on some 50th-year memorabilia thatwill be sure to please. We also have plans to displaysome private collections of memories past items.We invite you to come to Chief Logan Reservationto help us celebrate our 50th year and experience themagic that makes us CLR, “Where Friends are FriendsForever.Ranger Kerry

9 • CAMPINGADVENTURE | FRIENDSHIPS | ADVANCEMENTS | MEMORIES | FUNCub Scout Day CampDon’t miss out on Cub Scout Day Camp!There is still time to register (www.skcbsa.org),and many dates from which to choose:Camp Lazarus Delaware, OH June 18-22July 23-27July 30-August 3Chief Logan Reservation Ray June 4-8Camp Falling Rock Newark June 11-15Deer Creek St Park Monroe Twnshp June 11-15Pastime Park Plain City June 11-15Lancaster Campgrounds Lancaster June 11-15Woodside Green Gahanna June 11-15Camp Oyo Portsmouth June 18-22Rocky Fork (Twilight Camp)Hillsboro July 9-13Cub Overnight CampsCub Adventure CampCamp Lazarus:June 22-24July 6-8Webelos Adventure CampCamp Lazarus:June 13-17June 27-July 1July 11-15July 18-22Webelos Adventure CampCamp Oyo:July 5-8Cub Camp PricingCub Adventure Camp $105Webelos Adventure Camp $165Day Camp $95Adult Prices:Cub Adventure $90Webelos Adventure $115Day Camp* $10*Ask your Pack Camp Coordinatorhow adults can be free!*Wilderness First Aid Training &AED/CPR Challenge/ReviewParticipants must be 14 years of age or older.AED/CPR CHALLENGE/REVIEWFriday, May 11th from 6pm to 8pm | Camp LazarusThis is a 2 hour challenge/review for AED/CPR if a studenthas an expired card. The cost of the course is $25 per person.WILDERNESS & REMOTE FIRST AID TRAININGSat & Sun, May 12 & 13 From 8am to 5pm | Camp LazarusThe cost for this course is $50 per person and you mustattend both sessions. Participants must bring their own lunch.Instruction is in a classroom setting with some sections heldoutdoors, so please plan accordingly and dress for the weather.American Red Cross CPR is a prerequisite for this course.The Wilderness First Aid course provides an intensive 16hours of training covering injury assessment, rescuer safety,bleeding, shock, orthopedic injuries, long term patient care,and treatment with materials at hand during practice sessions.When you are participating in outdoor activities that take youmore than 1 hour away from medical care, wilderness firstaid provides a significant difference in survival and effectsof injuries.This course is a requirement for units traveling to Philmont orparticipating in some high adventure activities when medicalhelp may be delayed.American Red Cross CPR is a prerequisite for this course.Cost: AED/CPR - $25, Wilderness 1st Aid - $50Two Great Options for SummerCampSimon Kenton Council operates two Boy Scout SummerCamps. Each Camp is unique and offers somethingspecial to the Scouts and leaders.Summer 2012 Camp Schedule:June 17-23 | June 24-30 | July 1-7 | July 8-14July 15-21 | July 22-28Chief Logan Reservation Offers:45+ Merit Badges* CIT Program* Waterfront Swimming & Boating* Climbing Tower* Rifle, Shotgun & Archery* Handicraft* C.O.P.E. Initiatives* Foothills First Class Program* Frontiersman Older Scout Program* Brownsea Scout Craft AreaCamp Falling Rock Offers:55+ Merit Badges* CIT Program* Rifle, Shotgun & Archery* Nature, Ecology & Conservation* Scoutcraft & Outdoor Skills* Aquatics & Waterfront* Mountain Biking* Climbing & Rappelling* HandicraftChief Logan has over 1600

10 • ACTIVITIES/TRAININGOhio State FairJuly 25- Aug 58:00 AM - 9:00 PMOhio Expo Center717 East 17th Avenue, ColumbusJoin us at the Scout booth at the 2012 Ohio State Fair. There are manyexciting days filled with events for you to volunteer. Volunteers cancome as individual families or as Scout units. Activities at the Fair thisyear include: Pinewood Derby racing, popcorn eating contest, ropemaking, leather work, flag retirement ceremonies, Lego PinewoodDerby car making and much more! Have ideas? Share them with us!We want to make this the best booth in the Youth Center. Volunteerfor four hours in the Scout booth and you receive free entry into theFair.NEW THIS YEAR!Scouting for Food: July 28th. We need volunteers to help collectfood from 11am-4pm at the gate and the rest of the time collectingfood at the boothCentennial Year of the Eagle Scout Contest: Submit a poster describingyour Eagle Scout project from the 2011-2012 year and youcould receive an ultimate Eagle Scout award including Solar Pack andthe Centennial Eagle Scout Rank Patch Set!Chiller Skate NightMay 195 p.m. - 8 p.m.OhioHealth Ice Haus - Nationwide ArenaDon’t miss the FREE Chiller Skate Nights forScouts! No reservations are required. Participate in the Scouting yearroundprogram and earn a special recognition patch.Cost: Free for Scouts! $5 person for family/friends (Includes skaterental)Clipper’s Scout NightJune 22-237 p.m.-9 a.m.Huntington Ballpark330 Huntington Park Lane, ColumbusDon’t miss the excitement of the annual Scout Night with theColumbus Clippers! Enjoy a Clippers’ game and overnighter - plusa pre-game autograph session, post-game movie, breakfast, patchand pre-game parade on the field! A must-do event for all Scouts!Cost: $15-$20Ohio Machine Scout NightJuly 14-157 p.m.-9 a.m.Selby Stadium at Ohio Wesleyan University61 S. Sandusky St., DelawareCheck out the new professional Lacrosse team in Columbuswith this exciting Scout Overnighter. Bring the whole family!Cost: $17 per personExpand Your Leadership SkillsThe council invites qualified leaders to participate in Wood Badge forthe 21st Century, which takes place this fall at ChiefLogan. Developed for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, VarsityScout, Venturing, council and district leaders,the course will provide a common foundationof leadership skills to be used throughout allprogram areas. It is considered the organization’spremier training course, developed by Baden-Powell so that Scouters could learn the basic skillsand methods of Scouting as practically as possible.The course is split into two required sessions: Aug. 10-12, 2012, andSept. 7-9, 2012.In order to apply for the course, leaders must meet the followingrequirements:• Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America• Complete basic training for their respective position• Completed a BSA Class 3 PhysicalThe cost for the course is $270.For more information, visit www.skcbsa.org, click on “programs,”then “training.”Sea Scout RendezvousAug. 17-197 p.m. - 12 p.m.Alum Creek State Park-Group Camp Area3615 S. Old State Road, DelawareFellowship is a large part of the weekend. Come get to know otherSea Scouts and Venturers from a wide geographic area. Competitions(both individual and group) will include boat and canoe races,triathlon, sand castle contest, knot tying, swimming, volleyball, etc.Cost: $20-25Cub Scouts Shoot-O-ReeSept. 29 and 308:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Camp Lazarus4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OHRound up the clan and herd them on out to the 2012Shoot-o-Ree. All Cub Scouts, Webelos, siblings andparents are welcome to participate. This is an excellent event forthose boys who just joined Cub Scouts!Cost: $6-8 for youth and adult participants;children 3 and under, and non-participants, freeFree Lunch - Fun ProjectsThere are several opportunities to volunteer at Camp Oyo in 2012.Camp work days are scheduled for every month, and lunch isprovided free of charge. There are opportunities for a variety of skillsets and ages. Some of the projects for 2012 will be renovation inWagner lodge and a new room addition to Dan Beard. Conservationproject opportunities are available to help scout advancements aswell. Contact Matt Taylor at 740-858-1801 prior to arrival so wecan have an accurate food count.

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