https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/f2795a4d811d1852928b84be354245b7.pdf a6fd3acb40b6348fb5d7565a1aeb7beb PDF Text Text Chickasaw Council BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 111 S. Hollywood Street Memphis. Tennessee 38112 II nondeliverable do nor return Non-Profit Organization U.S Postage Paid Memphis. Tenn. Permit No. 435 NE Tr # 33 Mr. Gene Bradberry ~~hi~0¥n 38122 • A UNITED WAY AGENCY ------ - - ANDARY, 1981 VOL. 19 NO. 1 1982 Scouting Anniversa ry Week February 7-13, 1982 Soar for "The Better Life..... Through Conservation " Patton To Lead Council in '82 Scouting Coordinators and Members-at-large of the Chickasaw Council recently elected new leadership for the council at its annual business meeting. James Hall Patton, III, President of National Bedding Company was elected President and Gene Cashman, administrator of LeBonheur Childrens Hospital was elected as Council Commissioner. Patton is not new to leadership roles in Scouting or in the community. He has served in the following Scouting positions ... member of the council executive board, Council Vicepresident of Finance, Leadership Chairman in SME with Southeast District, and Member of Troop Committee with Troop · 5 sponsored by 2nd Presbyterian Church. Cashman began his Scouting career with the council as a member of th executive... board, Council Commissioner in 1980, ·chairman of the Council's LongRange Study Committee, and member of the Council Capitol Campaign Development Committee. Other officers elected at the business meeting include: V.P. of Membership · Dr. W.W. Herenton V.P. of Adminsitration - Dan Hallford V.P. of Program· Fred Carney V.P. of Camping· Frank Barton, Jr. V.P. for Arkansas · A. Jan Thomas V.P. for Mississippi ·Thomas R. Clifton Treasurer - William H. Watkins, Jr. Asst. Treasurer and Audit Chairman· P.J. Ballew Shelby County Commissioner, James Rout has been appointed Scout Week '82 Chairman by Council Activities Chairman Sam Gassaway. February 11 · Council Banquet Southland Mall February 20 Scout Show Crittenden Mall February 20 Scout Show The following dates have been established: February 6 · Scout Sabbath February 7 - Scout Sunday February 8 ·Uniform Day Eight mayors have agred to proclamations and endorsing Scout Week '82. Packs and Troops are encouraged to participate (1) Annual Banquet To Reconize Silver Beavers Eight volunteer Scouters of the Chickasaw Council will be honored at the Council Annual Recognition Banquet with the coveted Silver Beaver A ward. The Silver Beaver is a national award given bylocal councils; it is the highest award which a council can bestow on one of its volunteers. Larry Barton To Serve Nashoba District Council Calendar Of Events 11 24 21 21 - Happy New Year · Scout Service Center Closed · 0-A Executive Committee at 2:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center -Council Training Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center ·Super Bowl - Executive Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at Scout Service Center ·Council Key 3 Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center February~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~___. 5-7 - Explorer Conference and Ski Weekend in Gatlinburg (see council article) - Scout Sabbath 6 - Scout Sunday 7 ·Uniform Day 8 11 · Council Banquet· Peabody Continental Ballroom, 7:00 p.m. (See council article) 14 ·Happy Valentines 15 - Explorer Post Presidents Association and Explorer Committee Meeting at Scout Service Center 17 - Council Camping Committee Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at Scout Service Center 18 ·Membership Committee Meeting at Scout Service Center at 7:30 p.m. 23 -Activities Committee Meeting at Scout Service Center at 7:30 p.m. 25 . Council-wide camp promotion training at 7:30 p.m. This year's banquet is headed by Jane Creson, member of the Executive Board and active volunteer of the council. The banquet will be held on Thursday, Febraury 11, 7 p.m. at the Peabody Continental Ballroom. Cost for this year's banquet will be $12.50 per person in advance and $15.00 at the door. Parking is available in Peabody's guarded lot. Tickets are available at the Chickasaw Council Scout Service. No phone reservations can be accepted. Units wishing to reserve seating for large groups may do so by notifying Mary Duncan at the Scout Service Center, 327-4193. District Campaign Chairmen Selected For 1982 SME-Drive Council and District Sustaining Membership Chairmen for the 1982 Chickasaw Council SME Chairman, W.B. Dunavant, Jr., has announced the following leadership and goals: Co~cil Divsiion Chairmen: $40,000.00 Benefactor · $10,000.00 Foundations - Sam Weintraub, Attorney Sponsor. W.B. Dunavant, President of Dunavant Enterprizes $22,500.00 Guardian . Joe Signaigo, President of Premium Brands, Inc. $16,000.00 Patron - Bill Watkins, partner in Watkins & Watkins CPA $15,000.00 Leadership . Bob Booth, Executive Vice Pres. of 1st Tenn. Bank $12,500.00 Century . Tony Regnier, Branch Manager of IBM Corporation $15,000.00 January ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-t 1 10 projects and/ or activites (2) Uniform Day · encourage your Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to wear their uniform Febraury 8 (3) Scout Sabbath or Scout Sunday. Scout Week Chairman Jim Rout will report more plans and happenings in the February Smoke Signals. Ask your self · What can I do for Scout Week? Chickasaw Council Scout Executive Joe Long announces the employment of Larry Barton of Memphis as District Executive of the Nashoba District. Larry is 26 years old, single, and a native of Memphis. He is a graduate of Kingsbury High School in Memphis and majored in Business Administration at Memphis State University. Larry will be working with 300 plus volunteer leaders of the Nashoba District, to provide a quality program to the approximately 950 youth members and 34 Scouting units. District SME Chairman Southeast - Doyle Rippee, President of Commerce Union Bank $38,500.00 Southwest . Jimmy Glover, Pres. of Professional Communications $26,000.00 Mississippi . Bobby Burford, President of Bank of Sentobia, Miss. $28,000.00 $14,000.00 South Center - Ed Redditt, Economic Consultant North Central - Charles Scruggs, Executive V-President and General $14,300.00 Manager of WDIA Nashoba - Frank Holland, Owner of AAA Real Estate Co. $18,000.00 $33,000.00 Northeast - Dr. McCarthy DeMere, Plastic Surgeon $20,000.00 Crittenden - Richard Williford, Williford Real Estate Coordinator of District Campaigns· Bill Cowan, President of Memphis Machinery $220,000.00 TOTAL DISTRICT GOALS Kickoffs of all council divisions will be held during January and February District upper divisions will begin their drives in February with community divisions kicking off in March. Dead-line-date for completion of the total $350,000.00 council goal is late April 1982. �Page2 Along The Chickasaw Trail by Joe Long Most of us have been Scouts or serve as adults in Scouting know that some awards seek the individual and others are sought by individuals. Boys Seek the Eagle Scout Award! Volunteer Scouters seek the adult training awards. The Silver Beaver Award seeks the adult volunteer Scouter. They are presented to 6-8 deserving volunteers each year for distinguished service to boyhood and noteworthy service to the Chickasaw Council. I call this to your attention because on February 11 (during Scout Week) at our Annual Council Banquet another group of deserving volunteers will be recognized. Silver Beaver Chairman John Pitts and his committee have done an outstanding job of selecting Scouters for this distinguished service to boyhood and noteworthy service to the council. Council Banquet Chairperson SceuTinG ...the better life pmmm1·immm:-t.&'H1iiiifwmtwmwwrw•1amwm~'1:.=bim:%Mi:lMimtil$%\"-'-'"~~it. ~ ~-- -·~--~-.. fl ~ is '~ I ready and able to enter a g - "J;U_______• __ IWi W m!.~ Jayne Creson and her committee are preparing an evening for you and your spouse at "The Peabody." Won't you please come and honor these Silver Beavers, enjoy an evening at the New Peabody and help us celebrate Scouting's Anniversary. Did You Know? The Council Executive Board recently voted to provide another $7,000 to the Camping Committee for Kia Kima in 1982. This is over and beyond the $15,000 timber money allocted last year. Upon recommendations of the New Mississippi District Committee and the Council Membership Committee, the Executive Board has set the boundary as Tat e, Panola, and DeSoto Counties, bordered on the north by the State Line exception: Olive Branch will remain a part of the Southeast District at this time. Charles Shoestack was elected the district chairman. Activites Committee recommended that we plan for another Scout Circus in late November on early December 1982 - depending upon availability of the coliseum. Camping Committee has set the 1982 camp fee at $60.00 per Scout with a T-shirt given to each Scout signing up with $20.00 by May 1. We have a new offset (almost new) printing press thanks to Schering Plough, Inc. We expect it to be installed and in operation by January 1. How about that for a Christmas present! Have you seen the 1981 annual report? Congratulations To competitive society as a@ "reminder" that you have ..• Veteran honored a loved one through g Certificate your gift to the "TRUST." % Memorial giving is more M Recipient than a fitting tribute to the rn !.:·_;; ~ !ffi · m. M deceased; It is "living" tribute that recreates in other lives. W The following Memorials have been received by the :iit The idea of using symbols 0 ~~:::~, ~:e::~~~~n:i~:~;~;'. ies or high moments has been in use in Scouting for many " years. Emblems, heirlooms, ,@. souvenirs, personal papers - all We take this opportunity to congratulate the following units for having just achieved Veteran Certificate: 30 Years Pac 55 - Second Presbyterian Church 10 Years Pack 186 - United Rubber Workers, Local #186. c~~~fi~~i,~~ I Once an Will & Theresa Higgins Mr. & Mrs. George W. :::ii @ ~:~~~t~emphis ~ll Defense Fleet Reserve Association, B anch 231 & MemWpahte~srLiD'g_VI~ts,. Gnas 1 10 M W ~ .t..t.:_1 .< ~~r~:~o~;~ ~uet t~~~:u~~ ~~::! M~~~ :~~r:~t~B~:;~s (I can compete with the image of Tommie & Charles Harlow fl a "prepared" young man who Mr. & Mrs. Cecil E. Weller iJ l k January, 1982 Smoke Signals .....$!™~r.~:rn~==~ms~W::-::=;:~:=w=:::=3:=:~:;;:::::=?.:;:::;:;:::::-=:m;?;~W:~i&;.?.~~~==~~;~:m~~~:r;i%W=~~~~~*~;:;:::~~ffim=~~lm.ru[it~~m.:d PUBLISHED BY CHICKASAW COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 SOUTH HOLLYWOOD ST., MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James Patton, Ill, President Gene Cashman, Council Commissioner Joseph A. Long, Scout Executive David Allen, Director of Field Services Tom Moore, Director of Support Service Fred Blai r, Field Director Eagle Scout always an ·1ag1e Scout. "Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout. No matter what your present age or occupation you can join the National Eagle Scout Association." Boy Scout Troops.Sign Up For 1982 Kia Kima Scout Reservation Check reservation chart below and make your choice now to attend summer camp in<82. _.. · · ·. . June 20-26 June 27 July July 3 4-10 July July 11-17 18-24 c AMP OSAGE 511 l. Bobwhite 2 . Copperhead 3 . White Horse 45 4 . Broken Bow 5. Whispering Rapids 6. Turkey Run 7. Fox Fire 8. Cedar Rock 9. Running Deer 10. Crazy Wolf 11. Talkin Turtle 12. Yell ow Dog 278 340 344 69 200 94 75 27 286 304 55 349 209 72 64 86 90 97 61 238 97 2. Big Foot 3. Whippoorwill 4. F linstone 5. Rocky Top 6. Arrowhead 7. Black Jack 343 268 47 75 66 338 255 51 31 240 83 245 33 34 278 8. Dry Bones 368 341 339 34 343 265 217 84 32 259 204 246 61 260 727 287 238 207 252 375 CAMP CHEROKEE 1. 9. Hoot Owl 10. Long Knife 410 229 83 247 727 1982 Kia Kima Fee Schedule Camper Fee - $60.00 per week (each attending Scout will receive a TShirt when paying his $20.00 deposit by May 1. Adult Fee - $50.00 per week on a declining scale based on a number of Scouts brought to camp. Allowance schedule listed below. Unit Leadership Allowance For Leaders Attending Camp With Their Units. 30 or more paid campers per camping week .... - $160.00 29 .... ... ......... . .. . .. - - - . ... ... -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155.00 28 ............ ... ......................... . ...... 150.00 27 ...... - . .. .. . . . -- ...... - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145.00 26 ..... .. ... ............... .... .......... .... .... 140.00 25 . - .. - . - - - . .. .. -. . . . .. .. - -... - . ... . . . ..... . - . . . . 135.00 24 ......... . ............... . ....... . .... . ........ 130.00 23 . - . .. - . - .. - . .. . ... - - .... - .. ..... -... - . - .. - . . . . . 125.00 22 .... . . . ..... .. ... . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 21 ......... ..... .. ..... . ... - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.00 20 ... ............. . ........... . ...... . .. . . .. .. . . . 110.00 19 ... - - . ... ..... -. - ... - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 18 .. . .. . .... .. . . .... . ... . ....... .. ...... .. ...... . 100.00 17 ..... . ................................. . ... .... . . 95.00 16 .... ... ....... . ...... ... .. . . ... . .... .... - . - . -. - .. 90.00 15 .......... . -. . .................. - .. .. .. . . ... - . .. . 85.00 14 .... .. .. ... .. . ............ . - ..... . .. - .. - ..... . ... 80.00 13 .... . ... - .. - .......... -. . ..... . . .......... . .. ... 75.00 12 .. .. .. ........ ... . . ..... .. .... - - ...... . ...... .... 70.00 11 ... .. .. ... ... .. . .................... . .. .. ... ... . . 65.00 10 .... .. ........ . .. .. .... - ...... .. ................. 60.00 9 ......................... .. .. .. .. . ..... . ........ . . 55.00 8 .. - - - - ... - ..... . .. . .... . .. ..... .. .... . ... . ........ 50.00 7 ..... . ...... . .. - ..... .. . . . .... . ................... 50.00 6 ..... . ... - .... -. . . . ... .. .. ....... .. ... ............ 50.00 5 . . ... ... .. ... .. ..... ... .. . .. ..... . . .. . ............ 50.00 4 .. - -.. .. . ..... . . .. .. . .. . .. ... . .... . ............ ... 40.00 No Allowance Will Be Made For Units Having Less Than 4 Campers Present Per Week. Published for all .Scouters registered in the Council. �January, 1982 Smoke Signals Page 3 mEmPHIS New Award Available For Youth Leaders 11cans The Chickasaw Council is pleased to announce that arrangements have been made with the Memphis Americans Soccer Team for a special Scout Day Soccer Game on February 28 at the Mid-South Coliseum. The Americans will be playing the Philadelphia Fever in a North American Soccer League Association sanctioned game. Scouts and leaders in uniform or presenting a membership card will be admitted for the special discount price of $1.50 for Scouts and Explorers and $3.50 for adults. game ball will be "kicked-out" by some lucky attending Cub Scout. Plus a pioneering demonstration will be presented on the coliseum floor, at 1:30 p .m. in a special pregame attraction, by a selected Scout Troop. A special $400 cash prize will be awarded to the Scout Unit purchasing or selling the most tickets to this Scout game. Second place - $200 cash prize. Minimum ticket sales of 200 tickets is mandatory for this contest. Tickets and further information is available by contacting: Jimmy Dower 2771 Clarke Road Memphis, TN 38117 Phone: 795-7113 682-7330 A Scout Color Guard will present the colors at the beginning of the game, and the AUeiUUm! Tennessee Tr:ails Has Moved West! The Tennessee Trails Association (TIA) has moved to Memphis. This newly organized chapter is providing hikes, outings, programs, and special events to interested outdoor enthusiasts. On January 7, 1982 at 7:30 p.m., an organizational meeting will take place on the Memphis State campus in the College of Education room 310. Scout leaders are urged to attend and become involved with TIA and the 1982 outings. For more information, contact Jill Norvell, TTA Chapter Chairman, at 454, 2365. About Your District Dear Lord from your Judgement Seat on High, Look down on a Scouter such as I. Search me thru and find me whole, Then help me Lord to reach my goal. The purpose of your district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful Scouting units. The end result: More and more members receive a better and better program. - SCOUTING Help me Lord to work for Thee, Guard my homeland - keep it free. Help me to work with others and be kind, Helpful with my hands and mind. Keep me Lord, both well and strong, To help our growing boys along. Control my thoughts, keep them right, Sound, clean weapons for life's fight. Protect my morals keep them high, Grant this to a Scouter such as I. " 7 if,,.,.-=><!/ ~-::::;~~It!.~ Scouts are taught that working alongside one another, with one common goal can be rewarding. That active participation in projects gets things done ...and cooperation and team effort can accomplish much more than working alone. We're mighty proud of our Scouts and the work they do! The Youth Leadership in America Award has been established to give senior patrol leaders and Explorer pos t presidents an opportunity to further develop their leadership skills. Launched after months of planning, with input from youth members, key volunteers, and BSA professional staff, the goal of this new program is to help youth leaders create quality unit programs while gaining· council, regional, and national recognition. Emphasis is on community service. Recognition is based on a series of accomplishments completed during tenure in office and is in no way retroactive. One senior patrol leader and one explorer post president will be chosen ·each year as national winners. Begining in 1983, winners of the Youth Leadership in America Award will become members of the Report to the Na ti on team that annually presents the report of the BSA to the President of the United States. The new program will be funded, nationally, by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund for Youth Leadership Development. All persons receiving the award at the unit level are eligible for council competition. Selection of each council's outstanding senior patrol leader and post president will be made by the Court Upholds Membership Policy The policy of the Boy Scouts of America prohibiting homosexuals from becoming members or leaders has been upheld in California court. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert I. Weil has dismissed a suit in which a selfa vowed homosexual soug ht registration as a Scouter. Weil had ruled last July that Timothy Curran had no constitutional right to belong to the BSA. At that time, however, he allowed Curran and his attorney to amend their suit concerning California's laws against discrimination. Curran, 19, is too old to be registered as a Boy Scout, but he had sought membership as an adult leader. Although Curran had not been registered as a Scouter, he maintained that he was "ousted" from Scouting activities with the Mt. Diablo Council, Walnut Creek, Calif., after council leaders saw an article in the Oakland Tribune describing him as "an outstanding gay youth." The membership policy of the BSA excludes homosexuals. In his decision, Judge Weil upheld the right of a private organization to set reasonable standards for , membership. He also ruled that the Mt. Diablo Council is not considered a " business establishment" under California law. Curran is expected to appeal Weil's decision. The BSA will continue to defend its policies in this regard. 1982 World Scout Jamboree The XV World Scout Jamboree wiJI be held July 4-14, 1983. It is an encampment of 15,000 Scouts and leaders representing virtually all of the 11 7 Scout associations in the free world. All BSA Scouts and Scouters that attend will be organized into provisional troops. This event will be held in Kananaskis Country, a provincial park in the Canadian Rockies on Highway 1, 50 miles west of Calgary and 30 miles east of Barnff, A~berta, Canada. Kananaskis Country is a picturesque setting with snowcapped mountains, alpine meadows, glacier lakes, clear and sparkling streams, evergreen forests, and bountiful wildlife. All youth participants must be registered Boy Scouts and have reached their 14th but not their 18th birthday by July 4, 1983, and have attianed the first class rank by this date. Each Scout association receives a participation quota to ensure equitable representation from all parts of the world. The BSA has received and accepted a quota of 4,000 Boy Scouts and troop leaders. Please note, there are 400 councils in the country, which means an a verage of 10 boys or a patrol from each council might be able to attend. Worlds Fair The national council has received many telephone calls and letters concerning Scouting's participation in the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tenn. Councils are urged to inform their volunteers that the BSA will not be involved in any exhibits or displays, nor wi II there be a Scout service corps. commissioner staff and the Exploring committee. Each council winner then becomes eligible for regional competition. Selection of the outstanding senior patrol leader and post president at the regional level will be made by a regional committee, most likely o ne reporting to the vice-presidentprogram. In the fall, the six senior patrol leaders and six post presidents chosen by the regions will receive an all-expense-paid trip for interviews with members of national committees . The two national winners, a senior patrol leader and a post president, will be invited to take part in the report to the nation, traditionally held each February in Washington, D.C. All 12 national finalists will receive· post-high schoo l educational scholarships. A badge is being designed to include recognition for council and regional winners. After the first year, winners at each level will participate as members of that level's selection committee for the next year. The following calendar tentatively is in effect for the first of the program: • September 1, 1981 - Senior leaders and post presidents became eligible to begin work on the requirements as detailed in t he information booklet. Because this is the first year of the program, experiences from summer 1981 may be used to satisfy requirements. •May 31, 1982 - Councils select their representatives and forward the names to the regional service centers. • September 15, 1982 - Regions select their representatives and forward the names to the national Activities Committee. • October 30, 1982 - National Activities Committee selects, and announces the top senior patrol leader and Explorer post president in the nation. Scholarships are awarded. • February 1983 - Winners become part of the youth ·contingent for the Report to the Nation in Washington, D.C. Information booklets and applications are being mailed to regions and councils. Information also is available in the N ovem ber/ Decem her issue of Scouting magazine. Activities Committee Report Sam Gassaway, Activities Ch airman, has appointed the following chairmen: 1. Keep America Beautiful Day (April 24) - A.C. Stanley 2. Pinewood Derby Chairman Buddy McLemore At the Decem her 10 Council Activities Meeting Scout Circus Chairman Les Dale reported on the Critique meeting of the Scout Circus. "The Activities Committee unanimously endorsed the Scout Circus Committee's Recomendation to have another Scout Circus in 1982. �r Page 4 Smoke Signals Arrow Points COMMITTEE ADVISOR Biii Bond STAFF ADVISOR Tom Moore LODGE CHIEF Jason Hood 0-A Vigil Inductees CHAI RMAN Dr. Euoene McKenzie EXECUTIVE Claud Brown COMMl::JSIQNER "aOert L. IWlln. Jr. Great Southwest Recognition Banquet 6:30 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 1982 at St. Paul Catholic Church gym - 1425 E. Shelby Drive. Pot Luck Dinner and $.50 per person. Contact by the 10th of January on the attendance from you unit. Be sure to invite and bring your Scouting Coordinator, head of your institution, your School Principle and your Unit Flag and stand. Cubmasters, Scoutmasters and Advisors h?ve received a detailed letter on the banquet. Recognition will be given to Packs, Troops, Posts, Volunteers - 1981 Eagle Scouts and District Award of Merit. Scout Week '82 -Finish your plans now for Scout Sunday, February 7, 1982. Tell your Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts that uniform Day is Monday, February 8, 1982. Southland Mall Scout Show is Saturday, February 20. Plan now to Use of the Great Smokey -. participate. Mountain Council Camps during News For Cub Scout Leaders the 1982 World's Fair. Our Roundtable will be held Thursday, January 14, 7:30 p.m. at The Great Smoky Mountain Grace United Methodist Church, 1619 Raines Road East near Council owns two camps that will Millbranch. The theme will be " Blue and Gold Tradition". The Webelos be available for use by Scout units Leaders will learn about the Artist Activity Badge. during May - October of 1982. The News For Boy Scout Leaders Our Roundtable will be held Thursday, January 7, 1982, 7:00 p.m. camps are limited to Scout units ony. It will not be available for at Grace United Methodist Church, 1619 Raines Road East near family camping. There will be a Mill branch. The theme will be "Imagineering". Freeze Out - January 30, 1982 at Camp Currier. Doc McKenzie is $1.00 per person per day charge. Chairman. Be sure and reserve your campsite at the Scout Service The two camps are available Center. News For Commissioner Staff as follows: Our Meeting will be January 21, 1982. 1. Camp Buck Toms: News For District Committee Available August - October District Orientation of new officers and Members-at-large will be Facilities showers, tent space, held January 28, 1982 - 7:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church. rest rooms Location 45 miles west of highly encourage you to consider Knoxville off I-40 about 10 miles this as a vital part of your P ost outside Rockwood, Tn. Program for this winter. Share 2. Camp Pellissippi this information with your Available May - October Explorers. Full paymen t Facilities tent space, rest(including ski package and rooms (no showers) transportation) must be Location 30 miles north of submitted by Janaury 15, 1982. Knoxville off 175 about 5 miles Information on the room rates outside of Andersonville, Tn. and skiing opportuni t ies is World's Fair Cam.p Reservations L. To R. (Standing) Jack Smith, Scoutmaster of Troop 225 sponsored by Raleigh Kiwanis Club and Advisor to the OA Lodge Ceremonies Committee. David Goacher, Scoutmaster of Troop 31, sponsored by St. Michael's Catholic Church in West Memphis and Chapter Advisor to the Crittenden 0-A Chapter. Jimmy Blackford, Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 292 of First Methodist Church of West Memphis and Advisor to the 0 -A Lodge Service Committee. Bill Fowler, Scoutmaster of Troop 278 of Woodland Presbyterian Church and Eastern 0 -A Chapter Advisor. DUES DUES DUES Kneeling Left to Right Jimmy Blackord, Jr., 17 year old Star Scout of Troop 292, and 0-A Lodge Service Chairman. Al Thomas, III, 17 year old Eagle Scout of Troop 72 sponsored by Marion Rotary Club and Crittenden 0-A Chapter Chief. Hunter Pickett, 17 year old Eagle of Explorer Post 690 sponsored by Raleigh Presbyterian Church and Second Vicechief of the 0-A Lodge. Jason Hood, 16 year old Eagle Scout of Troop 66 of St. Michael's Catholic Church and 0A Lodge chief. Eric VanWey, 14 year old Eagle Scout of Troop 66 and 0-A Lodge Brotherhood Chairman. Skip Fowler, Jr., 16 year old Eagle Scout of Troop 278. DUES DUES DUES All Chickasaw Lodge, Order or the Arrow Members are reminded that their 1982 dues are now due and can be paid either at the Scout Service Center or by mail using the coupon provided below. (We do not suggest paying your dues at chapter functions) Lodge functions where the Lodge Treasurer or Advisors are present are also suitable locations to pay 0 -A dues. The 1982 dues ca;d is bright green, so if you have any other color card, your dues are not current. Any 0 -A Member not paying his dues by February 15 will be dropped from the mailing list. - - - - - T h e 1982 Dues Are $2.50 Per Person!----Chapter _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Unit _ _ _ _ _ __ Name - - -- - - -- - - - -- - -- - - Address _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City State _ _____ Zip _ _ __ Vigil Circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood D Check is enclosed L..-----1982 Dues Are $2.50 Per P e r s o n - - - - - - Staff Applications Applications are now available for staff possitions at the 1982 National Explorer Congress and National Explorer Olympics. Any Explorer or adult interested in serving in a staff capacity at these events is urged to contact the Exploring Division (SUM 0210 at the national office) to request an application. Answering Your Questions Questions: Do Boy Scouts have to wear neckerchiefs with their uniform? Answer: Boy Scout neckerchiefs are optional. The troop decides by vote, and all members abide by the decision. If not worn, then the shirt is worn with its collar open. detailed below. All meals are on your own. Please return the enclosed reservation form if you wish to use either of these camps. Upon receipt of the form, you will be sent a confirmation plus a mpa to the camp of your choice. Return the form to: Great Smoky Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America 6440 Papermill Road Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 Unit No. Council Name Council Headquarters City _ _ Leader's Name - - - -- - Address Phone No. (__) _ _ _ _ __ Person To Be In Charge: _ __ Address: - - - - - - - - Phone: (__) - - - - - - Type of Unit: Pack__ Troop__ Post __ Number of people expected to attend: Adults _ _ Youth _ _ Length expected to stay (dates): Camp You Wish To Use: __ Camp Buck Toms (available August - October) __ Camp Pellissippe (available May - October) I understand the following. 1. There will be a $1.00 per person day charge. 2. The unit is to provide all equipment needed such as tents, cots, food, cooking equipment, etc. 3. The unit is to have in their possession an approved tour permit. Leader's Signature Tom Moore Kelly Harp Advisor Chairman Once again the Chickasaw Council will be participating in the Area 11 (TennesseeKentucky) Explorer Ski Weekend and Planning Conference on February 5-7, 1982 at Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This Annual Explorer Ski Weekend has proven to be one of the best Explorer activites for our high school age members. We For futher informati on contact Tom Moore at the Scout Service Center, 327-4193. Plan 1 - Advisors without the skiing package (2 per r oom) including transportation $76.00 Pack B - Advisors with the skiing package (2 per room) including transportation $95.00 Peck C - Explorers without the skiing package (4 per room) including transportation $65.00 Pack D - Explorers with the skiing package (4 per room) including transportation $83.00 ----------------------------------------------~ Reservation Form For Conferences And Ski Weekend Name _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ Roomates: (l) _ _ _ _ __ _ Address (2)._ _ _ _ __ City/State (3)._ _ _ __ _ Phone Council Post._ _ __ _ ***IMPORTANT - PLEASE CIRCLE ONE*** PLAN A -- $76.00 PLAN B -- $95.00 PLAN C -- $65.00 PLAN D -- $83.00 MEALS - YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN (Fee Includes Transportation) ~----------------------------------------------· ScouTinG ...the better lite Just because everybody agrees with you does not mean that you are particularly smart - you are probably the Boss. �January, 1982 Page5 Smoke Signals DISTRICT NEWS NINE STRONG DISTRICTS EQUAL ONE STRONG COUNCIL Mississippi CHAIRMAN Or. Otis Warr. 111 EXECUTIVE Paul Minor COMMISSIONER John McCrindle DISTRICT COMMISSIONER John Balley Dr. Charles Pinkston January Calendar 12 -Cub Scout Roundtable - Raleigh United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. 14 - Boy Scout Roundtable - St. Michael's Scout Hut at 7:30 p.m. 18 - EPA Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center 19 - District Committee and Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Plough 21 -Executive Board Meeting and Key 3 at Scout Service Center at 5:00 6:30 respectfully. 26 - District Banquet at Plough February Calendar 5-7 -Explorer Ski Trip in Gatlinburg, Tn. 7 - Scout Sunday 8 - B.S.A. Anniversary Day 9 - Cub Scout Roundtable at Raleigh United Methodist Church at 7:20 p.m. 11 - Boy Scout Roundtable at St. Michael's Scout Hut at 7:30 p.m. 11 -Council Annual Recognition Banquet See Council Article 15 - EPA Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center 16 - District Commissioners Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Plough 23 - District Committee Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Plough Congratulations The fall roundup was a great success due to the combination efforts of quality program and enthusiastic recruiting. More than 500 youth found their way into Scouting either joining the ranks of Cubbing, Scouting or Exploring. Recharter Day The coordinated recharter day was again a plus due to John McCrindle's Commissioner Staff. Remember, that if you did not recharter, the old antage "Better Late than Never" applies, so we urge everyone to remain in the Excellent Northeast Family. Annual Business Meeting The Northeast Annual Business Meeting was well attended and a special welcome to the new members of the committee and Members-atlarge status. District Banquet The Northeast District Banquet is January 26 and we urge all the volunteers in the Scouting program to attend. -- -~:~:--~ North c·entral CHAIRMAN D' Army Balley EXECUTIVE Warren Hampton ~ ~ co:.rMfSSlONER J im Stafford Ill January 12 - Cub and Scout Roundtable - 7:30 p.m. - First Baptist Church Lauderdale 15 - Martin Luther King's Birthday 26 - District Committee Meeting and Luncheon at Robilio Cafeteria, 915 Vance. This will be the training meeting of each operating committee. "Dutch Treat Meal"! District Banquet The Annual District Banquet will be held on Monday, February 1, 1982, at 6:30 p.m. at Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, 229 Danny Thomas Blvd., South. The cost will be $6.00 per person. This is the main time of the year that we give out leaders recognition for the outstanding job they have done. We will also recognize three volunteer leaders with the District Award of Merit. This is the highest award a district can bestow upon volunteer leaders. Successful Pow-Wow! We had over 40 volunteer leaders working on the council level to make the Pow-Wow a great success. I would like to thank the Pow-Wow Leaders from the North Central District for a job well done. "You are one in a million" sounds like words in a song, but they are words that best describe the following Pow-Wow leaders: Sharon Harris, Vivian Jackson and Shirley Reed. For you hard work and endless hours of working at the Scout Office checking reports, and at home making charts. Thank you. Rechartering Rechartering kits are given out at the Cub and Scout Roundtable each month. If you do not have an active Pack or Troop Committee please recruit at least three new adults who will take thetraining and serve the unit regularly. MISS EXECUTIVE Bob Hays DISTRICT CHAIRMAN Charles Shostack Well, Christmas is behind us and I trust you and your family had a great one. I know we're all looking forward to a wonderful New Year. Now that our distri ct boundries have been established by the Mississippi (for the lack of a name) District Nominating Committee the committee feels we should select the officers for our district. The following people were elected by acclamation to serve this district which includes Tate, Panola, and DeSoto Counties with the exception of Olive Branch: Charles District Chairman Shostack - Southaven District Commissioner - John Baily - Senatobia Assit. Dist. Commissioner - Andy Snider - Senatobia Bobby Finance Chairman Burford - Senatobia Advancement & Recognition Briggs Smith - Batesville Exploring Chairman - Dr. Monty Montieth - Senatobia THIS NEXT ITEM IS IMPORTANT We would like every registered boy and ad ult to help us name the district. Please submit your proposed name by mail to Chickasaw Council, 171 S Hollywood Memphis, Tn. 38112 Attention Bob Hays. The deadline is January 14, 1982. The winner will receive special recognition at our awards banquet to be held Saturday, January 16, 1982 in Senatobia. The naming of the district is something that will be with all Scouts and Scouters for many years to come. Please give this a lot of thought ROUNDTABLES Please plan to attend our first Cub and Scout Roundtables on Thursday, January 7, 1982 at Mississippi Power and Light Building, Senatobia at 7:00 p.m. SCOUTERS w·e now have the nucleus for an extremely good district-(we do need a name) but other than that, we've got the ball rolling. Let's all do everything we can tom ake this district excel!. Please call on me anytime ifI can be of service - (601)562-7394. Let's have a great year in the new "?" District. EXECUTIVE Chris Leak COMMISSIONER Jess Sinclair Dear South Central, Reminder that the deadline for submitting nominees for National Explorer Scholarships and awards is February 1, 1982. See Council Article. The 1982 National Explorer Congress will be held in March and no submissions will be accepted after Feb. 1. Nominations should be sent to the Explorer Divisions (Sum 0210 at the National Office). Explorer Ski-Trek is set for February 5-7, 1982. I encourage full participation, the Trek is exciting and enjoyable, so begin expense planning now. For futher information please refer to your exploring section for cost and participation. We would like to welcome new Post 644 Accounting under the leadership of Frank Banks, Finley, White & Co. CPA. Their advisor is Mrs. Stancie Woods, who is also responsible for starting Pack and Troop 500 at Norris Ave. Baptist Church. Thank you Mrs. Wood for your support and guidance. Mrs. Lucille Norman has served Cub Scouts and Scouting for 26 years. A tough-hide marshmallow has commanded Pack 145 for a number of years. She has led new and old Den Leaders through her leadership as Roundtable Commissioner for 3 years. She stresses a well structured, very organized district and pack. Mrs.Norman was also the director of the first Cub Scout Day Camp of South Central District. What inspires such affection for a martinet who sounds like a woman drillmaster, who packs the Roundtable meeting, even in pouring rain - Leadership and dedication. We would like to thank you, you wonderful woman, for services rendered and loyality to South Central. Mrs. Norman will be retiring from District responsibility and putting more imput into Pack 145. She will be working with Council Activities and Advisor to South Central District. The Nominating Committee has met and selection of the 1982 slate for the new South Central District Committee. Because of these changes scheduled Roundtables and Commissioners Meetings will not be available until the new committe meets in January. There will be Roundtables but on an to be announced basis. Sorry for the inconvenience. Program area will be running smoothly in your February issue of the Smoke Signals. Unit Planning for 1982 Summer Camp Pinewood Derby Camporees Scout Week Webelos Encampment Blue and Gold Banquets Summer Time Pack Awards Day Camp selection for new director Crittenden Boy Scout Hut, West Memphis 8- - District Committee Meeting 11 - Council Banquet 12 - Crittenden Freeze-out 13 - Crittenden Mall Show and Pinewood Derby Look Ahead to 1982 CHAIRMAN Chad Durrett DISTRICT EXECUTIVE Allen Crawford January Calendar 1 - New Year's Day 2 - Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m., Eugene Woods Civic Center 11 - 0.A. Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Boy Scout Hut, West Memphis 14 - Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m., Eugene Woods Civic Center February Calendar 2 - Crittenden District Banquet 4 - Cub and Boy Scout Roundtables, 7:00 p.m., Civic Center 5-7 - Explorer Ski Trip to Gatlinburg, Tn. 7 - Scout Sunday 7-13 - Scout Week 8 - O.A. Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Crittenden Scouters can look forward to an exciting and progressive 1982. Chad Durrett, a local attorney, has been elected as our District Chairman. Chad is putting together his district committee and they are looking forward to installation at our district banquet on February 2. Everyone make plans on attending our district recognition banquet. This isa time set aside to recognize our adult leaders who have given of themselves to insure a quality Scouting Program to youth of our community. Notices will be sent informing of the exact time and location of our banquet. See you there! �January, 1982 Smoke Signals Page6 DISTRICT NEWS NINE STRONG DISTRICTS EOUAL ONE STRONG COUNCIL Jim Knepler EXECUTIVE Bob J<)nes Southeast Nashoba Eastern COMMISSION ER Jim Laycook J anuar Calendar Of Events 1 -Happy New Year 7 -Cub Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Kingsway Christian Church 14 -Scout Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., McLemore Christian Church 28 -District Banquet - East Park Baptist Church February Calendar Of Events 4 -Cub Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Kingsway Christian Church 11 -Council Banquet - See Council Article 11 -Scout Leader's Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., McLemore Christian Church 25 - District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., McLemore Christian Church Welcome The Eastern District would like to welcome Jim Knepler as our new District Chairman. Jim has a fine Scouting background and we all are looking forward to the new year with anticipation. Easter District Cub Scout News Happy New Year to all Cub Scout Units and Leaders. I hope that the new year brings a renewed desire to Your Boy s the kind of program they should have to fulfill the Cub Scout Program.Need Help? Come to the Fantastic Eastern District Round table. On January 7, we will kick off the New Year with a program on the February themes: Blue and Gold Banquet, and Artist for Webelos Leaders. We meet at Kingsway Christian Church on Poplar at 7:30 p.m. in the Scout Hut. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to come. . ~eep This Date on your Cub Scout calendar - February 13, 1982. This 1s the date for the Eastern District Cub-0-Ree, a morning of fun and games and some very interesting demonstrations for Cub Scouts. We will meet at Decatur-Trinity Church at Altruria Road and Summer Avenue (Bartlett Area) at 10 a.m. for registration, and close at 1:00 p.m. Plan to bring all your Cub Scouts for a fun-filled finale to Scout Week. Scout Week is February 7-13, 1982, so plan to do something special _to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of Scouting. Scout Sabbath is February 6, and Scout Sunday is February 7. Plan to participate in one of these services. Have all Cub Scouts wear their uniform to school Monday, February 8, tocommemoratethef oundingofScoutingo n that date. A Big Cub Scout Welcome to new unit Pack 257 sponsored by Emmanuel Lutheran School, on Raleigh-LaGrange Road. Cubmaster Wayne Kunst has his group off to a great start. Eastern District Awards Banquet will be held on January 28, at East Park Baptist Church, with supper starting at 6:30 p.m. We encourage all Units to turn in their reservations at the Scout Office on or before January 22. Advanced reservations only - no tickets will be sold at the door. We have a very interesting guest speaker that most everyone will enjoy. And, encourage your Scouting Co-ordinator to join your group for the banquet and the awards you will be receiving. (Your unit will be getting an award, won't it?) Dinner will cost $6.25 per person. Don't forget that all Eastern District 1981 Eagle Scouts are invited to attend, also. Get your reservations turned in as soon as possible. AT GOLDSMITH 'S YOU'LL FIND THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT FOR THE: •CUB SCOUT •SCOUT •SOUTHLAND MALL •DOWNTOWN • RALEIGH SPRINGS •OAK COURT •HICKORY RIDGE MALL DISTRICT CHAIRMAN John Colvett DISTRICT EXECUTIVE Larry Barton COMMISSION ER Bob Pitts JANUARY CALENDAR 6 - Cub Scout Roundtable 7:30 p.m. - St. Paul's Episcopal Church District Committee 12 Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - Baker Community Center 13 - Boy Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m. · St. Paul's Episcopal Church 26 - Nashoba Scouter's Recognition Banquet - 6:30 p.m. Baker Community Center 30 - University of Scoutin g FEBRUARY CALENDAR 3 - Cub Scout Roundtable 7:30 p.m. - St. Paul's Episcopal Church 7 - Scout Sunday 9 - District Committee Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - Baker Commun ity Center 10 - Boy Scout Roundtable 7:00 p.m. - St. Paul's Episcopal Church 11 - Council Annual Banquet (see council article) RECOGNITION BANQUET Have you made your plans to attend? If not, please reserve January 26 for the biggest district event of the year. Romona Tidwell, chariman of this event, has assembled an enthusiastic team of dedicated Scouters to ensure that the banquet will be the best ever. This event is the one time of the year that we recognize those adults who work directly with the boys. You will not want to miss it! Catch all the details at the Roundtable or by calling Romona direct at 872-3527. ROUNDTABLE ATTENDANCE UP If you have not been attending Cub or S cout Roundtables recen tly, you have been missing a rare treat. J ack Weakley and Shirley Hemmings have announced that their attendance has been steadily improving over the past several months. Our goal is to get every unit in our district represented. We hope to see you at our next one. CUB LEADER TRAINING HELD Velma Brady and her staff recently conducted a Cub Scout Leaders' training session for more than twenty -five new leaders in our district. Thank you Velma for this fine effort. NEW PROFESSIONAL FOR DISTRICT Larry Barton is the new professional for the Nashoba District. A former Cub Scout and Boy Scout. Larry is a native Memphian. For any assistance please feel gree to contact him at any time. CHAIRMAN Charles Rlcketts EXECUTIVE John Ingram COMMISSIONER Larry Brake January 1982 6 -Cub Scout Round table, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church ' 3749 Kimball 12 - Scout Leaders' Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., St. James United Methodist Church (Church Fellowship Hall) 18 - Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Buntyn Presbyterian Church. 23 - District Annual Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Memphis State University, Tickets: $4.50 each 25 - District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Second Presbyterian Church, Poplar & Goodlett. 29- -Scoutmasters' Winter Campout. Village Creek State Park. Ed Orr, 30 SWC Chairman. February 1982 4 -Cub Scout Roundtable 5-6 - Explorer Ski Trip in Gatlinburg 9 - Scout Roundtable 10 - Council Annual Banquet 14 -0.A. Chapter Meeting 15 - Commissioner Staff Meeting 22 - District Committee Meeting District Nominating Committee The Southeast District wishes to thank Paul Brown for his outstanding job and the 1981 District Nominating Committee Chairman. Listed below are the 1982 District Members-at-Large: Steve Aldridge Charles Arnett Turner Askew W. Fred Axley Ben Barth Eloise Barth Don Beard Henry Beattie John C. Bell, Sr. Gerald Billions Larry Brake Tom Brettschneider Paul Brown Dale Bullen Alvro Camacho Ben Carpenter Jim Clay Ralph Cope Jim Copeland David Cox Harry Crockett, Jr. Jim Cross Frank Crump Brother Theodore Drahman Bill Duvall James K. Eckler W.T. Edge Glenn Fouse Steve German Jarvis Greer David Guthrie Nelda Hamer Marvin Hanigan Jo Ann Harding Mike Huddleston M.A. Humphreys W.T. Ingram Jim Irons Paul Jones Chuck King F. Falls Leatherwood Arnold Lindseth Howard W. Loveless Laurens Massey Bob Matthews L.B. McLintock Phillip H. McNeill Bob Minatra Kenneth Moore Jack C. Moore Henry W. Morgan Lee Murry George Payne Paul Piper Ed Powell Ron Prothero Sara Jane Prothero Lois Rector Charles Ricketts A.D. Richardson Curtis Ringold Beverly Rogers Gary Romine Roger Rose Robert Rosenbush William N. Sawtelle Bill Scarbrough B.F. Scott John Scott J on A. Simpson Charles G. Scates Carlos Smith Gary A. Smith Richard Smith Richard Spitler A.C. Stanley Thelma Stieg Aubrey Stephens Scott Stephens Jere Southall . Phyllis Southall Neal Talley Maynard Thompson Jeno Toldi Maxine Toldi Deloris Walton Odesta Watson Ted Weise Henry Williamson Congratulations to the Scouts and Leaders of Troop 247, who were recently awarded the right to wear the World Scout Crest. This award is given in recognition for hospitality shown to a Scout from another Country. Troop 247 hosted an Australian Scout for a period of three months. During that time the Australian Scout attended Troop Meetings, campouts and work projects. Information regarding Scouting was shared between the American Scouts and the Australian Scout. We are proud to recognize and thank Troop 247 for this worthy activity. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chickasaw Council Newsletter Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Chickasaw Council BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 111 S. Hollywood Street Memphis. Tennessee 38112 II nondeliverable do nor return Non-Profit Organization U.S Postage Paid Memphis. Tenn. Permit No. 435 NE Tr # 33 Mr. Gene Bradberry ~~hi~0¥n 38122 VOL. 19 NO. 1 Patton To Lead Council in '82 Scouting Coordinators and Members-at-large of the Chickasaw Council recently elected new leadership for the council at its annual business meeting. James Hall Patton, III, President of National Bedding Company was elected President and Gene Cashman, administrator of LeBonheur Childrens Hospital was elected as Council Commissioner. Patton is not new to leadership roles in Scouting or in the community. He has served in the following Scouting positions ... member of the council executive board, Council Vicepresident of Finance, Leadership Chairman in SME with Southeast District, and Member of Troop Committee with Troop · 5 sponsored by 2nd Presbyterian Church. Cashman began his Scouting career with the council as a member of th executive... board, Council Commissioner in 1980, ·chairman of the Council's LongRange Study Committee, and member of the Council Capitol Campaign Development Committee. Other officers elected at the business meeting include: V.P. of Membership · Dr. W.W. Her en ton V.P. of Adminsitration - Dan Hallford V.P. of Program· Fred Carney V.P. of Camping· Frank Barton, Jr. V.P. for Arkansas · A. Jan Thomas V.P. for Mississippi ·Thomas R. Clifton Treasurer - William H. Watkins, Jr. Asst. Treasurer and Audit Chairman· P.J. Ballew Council Calendar Of Events January~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-t 1 -Happy New Year · Scout Service Center Closed 10 · 0-A Executive Committee at 2:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center 11 -Council Training Committee at 7:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center 24 ·Super Bowl 21 - Executive Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at Scout Service Center 21 ·Council Key 3 Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center February~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~___. 5-7 - Explorer Conference and Ski Weekend in Gatlinburg (see council article) 6 -Scout Sabbath 7 -Scout Sunday 8 ·Uniform Day 11 · Council Banquet· Peabody Continental Ballroom, 7:00 p.m. (See council article) 14 ·Happy Valentines 15 - Explorer Post Presidents Association and Explorer Committee Meeting at Scout Service Center 17 - Council Camping Committee Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at Scout Service Center 18 ·Membership Committee Meeting at Scout Service Center at 7:30 p.m. 23 -Activities Committee Meeting at Scout Service Center at 7:30 p.m. 25 . Council-wide camp promotion training at 7:30 p.m. • A UNITED WAY AGENCY ------ - - ANDARY, 1981 1982 Scouting Anniversary Week February 7-13, 1982 Soar for "The Better Life ..... Through Conservation" Shelby County Commissioner, James Rout has been appointed Scout Week '82 Chairman by Council Activities Chairman Sam Gassaway. The following dates have been established: February 6 · Scout Sabbath February 7 - Scout Sunday February 8 ·Uniform Day February 11 · Council Banquet February 20 Southland Mall Scout Show February 20 Crittenden Mall Scout Show Eight mayors have agred to proclamations and endorsing Scout Week '82. Packs and Troops are encouraged to participate (1) projects and/ or activites (2) Uniform Day · encourage your Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to wear their uniform Febraury 8 (3) Scout Sabbath or Scout Sunday. Scout Week Chairman Jim Rout will report more plans and happenings in the February Smoke Signals. Ask yourself · What can I do for Scout Week? Annual Banquet To Reconize Silver Beavers Eight volunteer Scouters of the Chickasaw Council will be honored at the Council Annual Recognition Banquet with the coveted Silver Beaver A ward. The Silver Beaver is a national award given bylocal councils; it is the highest award which a council can bestow on one of its volunteers. Larry Barton To Serve Nashoba District Chickasaw Council Scout Executive Joe Long announces the employment of Larry Barton of Memphis as District Executive of the Nashoba District. Larry is 26 years old, single, and a native of Memphis. He is a graduate of Kingsbury High School in Memphis and majored in Business Administration at Memphis State University. Larry will be working with 300 plus volunteer leaders of the Nashoba District, to provide a quality program to the approximately 950 youth members and 34 Scouting units. This year's banquet is headed by Jane Creson, member of the Executive Board and active volunteer of the council. The banquet will be held on Thursday, Febraury 11, 7 p.m. at the Peabody Continental Ballroom. Cost for this year's banquet will be $12.50 per person in advance and $15.00 at the door. Parking is available in Peabody's guarded lot. Tickets are available at the Chickasaw Council Scout Service. No phone reservations can be accepted. Units wishing to reserve seating for large groups may do so by notifying Mary Duncan at the Scout Service Center, 327-4193. District Campaign Chairmen Selected For 1982 SME-Drive Council and District Sustaining Membership Chairmen for the 1982 Chickasaw Council SME Chairman, W.B. Dunavant, Jr., has announced the following leadership and goals: Co~cil Divsiion Chairmen: Benefactor · $40,000.00 Foundations - Sam Weintraub, Attorney $10,000.00 Sponsor. W.B. Dunavant, President of Dunavant Enterprizes $22,500.00 Guardian . Joe Signaigo, President of Premium Brands, Inc. $16,000.00 Patron - Bill Watkins, partner in Watkins & Watkins CPA $15,000.00 Leadership . Bob Booth, Executive Vice Pres. of 1st Tenn. Bank $12,500.00 Century . Tony Regnier, Branch Manager of IBM Corporation $15,000.00 District SME Chairman Southeast - Doyle Rippee, President of Commerce Union Bank $38,500.00 Southwest . Jimmy Glover, Pres. of Professional Communications $26,000.00 Mississippi . Bobby Burford, President of Bank of Sentobia, Miss. $28,000.00 South Center - Ed Redditt, Economic Consultant $14,000.00 North Central - Charles Scruggs, Executive V-President and General Manager of WDIA $14,300.00 Nashoba - Frank Holland, Owner of AAA Real Estate Co. $18,000.00 Northeast - Dr. McCarthy DeMere, Plastic Surgeon $33,000.00 Crittenden - Richard Williford, Williford Real Estate $20,000.00 Coordinator of District Campaigns· Bill Cowan, President of Memphis Machinery TOTAL DISTRICT GOALS $220,000.00 Kickoffs of all council divisions will be held during January and February District upper divisions will begin their drives in February with community divisions kicking off in March. Dead-line-date for completion of the total $350,000.00 council goal is late April 1982. Page2 Smoke Signals Along The Chickasaw Trail Most of us have been Scouts or serve as adults in Scouting know that some awards seek the individual and others are sought by individuals. Boys Seek the Eagle Scout Award! Volunteer Scouters seek the adult training awards. The Silver Beaver Award seeks the adult volunteer Scouter. They are presented to 6-8 deserving volunteers each year for distinguished service to boyhood and noteworthy service by Joe Long to the Chickasaw Council. I call this to your attention because on February 11 (during Scout Week) at our Annual Council Banquet another group of deserving volunteers will be recognized. Silver Beaver Chairman John Pitts and his committee have done an outstanding job of selecting Scouters for this distinguished service to boyhood and noteworthy service to the council. Council Banquet Chairperson SceuTinG ... the better life pmmm1·immm:-t.&'H1iiiifwmtwmwwrw•1amwm~'1:.=bim:%Mi:lMimtil$%\"-'-'"~~it. - "J;U _______ • __ ~ ~-- -·~--~-.. fl I ~ '~ I Wi is ready and able to enter a g W competitive society as a@ m~!.~ "reminder" that you have .!..:·_•;; !ffi honored a loved one through g · your gift to the "TRUST." % Memorial giving is more M than a fitting tribute to the rn deceased; It is "living" tribute m . that recreates in other lives. W The following Memorials M have been received by the :iit c~~~fi ~~i,~~ I Will & Theresa Higgins :::ii The idea of using symbols Mr. & Mrs. George W. @ ~~:::~,0~:e::~~~~n:i~:~;~;'. Defense ~:~~~t~emphis ~ll ies or high moments has been Fleet Reserve Association, M in use in Scouting for many B anch 231 W , " years. Emblems, heirlooms, MemWpahte~srLiD'1gVI~ts,1.G0nas & .t~..t .:_1 @. souvenirs, personal papers - all . < lk ~~r~:~o~;~ ~uet t~~~:u~~ ~~::! M~~~ :~~r:~t~B~:;~s (I can compete with the image of Tommie & Charles Harlow fl a "prepared" young man who Mr. & Mrs. Cecil E. Weller iJ .... .$!™~r.~:rn~==~ms~W::-::=;:~:=w=:::=3:=:~:;;:::::=?.:;:::;:;:::::-=:m;?;~W:~i&;.?.~~~==~~;~:m~~~:r;i%W=~~~~~*~;:;:::~~ffim=~~lm.ru[it~~m.:d PUBLISHED BY CHICKASAW COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 SOUTH HOLLYWOOD ST., MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James Patton, Ill, President Gene Cashman, Council Commissioner Joseph A. Long, Scout Executive David Allen, Director of Field Services Tom Moore, Director of Support Service Fred Blai r, Field Director Published for all .Scouters registered in the Council. Jayne Creson and her committee are preparing an evening for you and your spouse at "The Peabody." Won't you please come and honor these Silver Beavers, enjoy an evening at the New Peabody and help us celebrate Scouting's Anniversary. Did You Know? The Council Executive Board recently voted to provide another $7,000 to the Camping Committee for Kia Kima in 1982. This is over and beyond the $15,000 timber money allocted last year. Upon recommendations of the New Mississippi District Committee and the Council Membership Committee, the Executive Board has set the boundary as Tat e, Panola, and DeSoto Counties, bordered on the north by the State Line - exception: Olive Branch will remain a part of the Southeast District at this time. Charles Shoestack was elected the district chairman. Activites Committee recommended that we plan for another Scout Circus in late November on early December 1982 - depending upon availability of the coliseum. Camping Committee has set the 1982 camp fee at $60.00 per Scout with a T-shirt given to each Scout signing up with $20.00 by May 1. We have a new offset (almost new) printing press thanks to Schering Plough, Inc. We expect it to be installed and in operation by January 1. How about that for a Christmas present! Have you seen the 1981 annual report? Congratulations To Veteran Certificate Recipient We take this opportunity to congratulate the following units for having just achieved Veteran Certificate: 30 Years Pac 55 -Second Presbyterian Church 10 Years Pack 186 - United Rubber Workers, Local #186. Once an Eagle Scout always an ·1ag1e Scout. "Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout. No matter what your present age or occupation you can join the National Eagle Scout Association." January, 1982 Boy Scout Troops.Sign Up For 1982 Kia Kima Scout Reservation Check reservation chart below and make your choice now to attend summer camp in<82. _.. · · ·. c AMP OSAGE l. Bobwhite 2 3 4 . Copperhead . White Horse . Broken Bow 5. Whispering Rapids 6. Turkey Run 7. Fox Fire 8. Cedar Rock 9. Running Deer 10. Crazy Wolf 11. Talkin Turtle 12. Yell ow Dog CAMP CHEROKEE 1. 2. Big Foot 3. Whippoorwill 4. Flinstone 5. Rocky Top 6. Arrowhead 7. Black Jack 8. Dry Bones 9. Hoot Owl 10. Long Knife June 20-26 45 278 340 344 69 260 72 343 268 47 33 368 341 339 . June 27 July July 3 4-10 511 200 94 75 27 286 209 64 86 61 90 238 97 97 75 255 66 51 338 31 34 34 278 343 265 410 217 84 July July 11-17 18-24 304 55 349 727 287 252 238 375 207 240 229 83 83 245 247 32 259 727 204 246 61 1982 Kia Kima Fee Schedule Camper Fee - $60.00 per week (each attending Scout will receive a TShirt when paying his $20.00 deposit by May 1. Adult Fee - $50.00 per week on a declining scale based on a number of Scouts brought to camp. Allowance schedule listed below. Unit Leadership Allowance For Leaders Attending Camp With Their Units. 30 or more paid campers per camping week .... - $160.00 29 .... ... ......... . .. . .. - - - . ... ... -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155.00 28 ............ ... ......................... . ...... 150.00 27 ...... - . .. .. . . . - -...... - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145.00 26 ..... .. ... ............... .... .......... .... .... 140.00 25 . -.. - . - - - . .. .. -. . . . .. .. - -... - . ... . . . ..... . - . . . . 135.00 24 ......... . ............... . ....... . .... . ........ 130.00 23 . - . .. - . -.. - . .. . ... - -.... - .. ..... -... - . -.. - . . . . . 125.00 22 .... . . . ..... .. ... . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120.00 21 ......... ..... .. ..... . ... - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.00 20 ... ............. . ........... . ...... . .. . . .. .. . . . 110.00 19 ... - - . ... ..... -. -... - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 18 .. . .. . .... .. . . .... . ... . ....... .. ...... .. ...... . 100.00 17 ..... . ................................. . ... .... . . 95.00 16 .... ... ....... . ...... ... .. . . ... . .... .... - . - . -. -.. 90.00 15 .......... . -. . .................. - .. .. .. . . ... - . .. . 85.00 14 .... .. .. ... .. . ............ . - ..... . .. -.. - ..... . ... 80.00 13 .... . ... -.. -.......... -. . ..... . . .......... . .. ... 75.00 12 .. .. .. ........ ... . . ..... .. .... - - ...... . ...... .... 70.00 11 ... .. .. ... ... .. . .................... . .. .. ... ... . . 65.00 10 .... .. ........ . .. .. .... - ...... .. ................. 60.00 9 ......................... .. .. .. .. . ..... . ........ . . 55.00 8 .. - - - -... - ..... . .. . .... . .. ..... .. .... . ... . ........ 50.00 7 ..... . ...... . .. - ..... .. . . . .... . ................... 50.00 6 ..... . ... -.... -. . . . ... .. .. ....... .. ... ............ 50.00 5 . . ... ... .. ... .. ..... ... .. . .. ..... . . .. . ............ 50.00 4 .. - -.. .. . ..... . . .. .. . .. . .. ... . .... . ............ ... 40.00 No Allowance Will Be Made For Units Having Less Than 4 Campers Present Per Week. January, 1982 mEmPHIS 11cans The Chickasaw Council is pleased to announce that arrangements have been made with the Memphis Americans Soccer Team for a special Scout Day Soccer Game on February 28 at the Mid-South Coliseum. The Americans will be playing the Philadelphia Fever in a North American Soccer League Association sanctioned game. Scouts and leaders in uniform or presenting a membership card will be admitted for the special discount price of $1.50 for Scouts and Explorers and $3.50 for adults. A Scout Color Guard will present the colors at the beginning of the game, and the AUeiUUm! game ball will be "kicked-out" by some lucky attending Cub Scout. Plus a pioneering demonstration will be presented on the coliseum floor, at 1:30 p.m. in a special pregame attraction, by a selected Scout Troop. A special $400 cash prize will be awarded to the Scout Unit purchasing or selling the most tickets to this Scout game. Second place -$200 cash prize. Minimum ticket sales of 200 tickets is mandatory for this contest. Tickets and further information is available by contacting: Jimmy Dower 2771 Clarke Road Memphis, TN 38117 Phone: 795-7113 682-7330 Tennessee Tr:ails Has Moved West! The Tennessee Trails Association (TIA) has moved to Memphis. This newly organized chapter is providing hikes, outings, programs, and special events to interested outdoor enthusiasts. On January 7, 1982 at 7:30 p.m., an organizational meeting Dear Lord from your Judgement Seat on High, Look down on a Scouter such as I. Search me thru and find me whole, Then help me Lord to reach my goal. Help me Lord to work for Thee, Guard my homeland - keep it free. Help me to work with others and be kind, Helpful with my hands and mind. Keep me Lord, both well and strong, To help our growing boys along. Control my thoughts, keep them right, Sound, clean weapons for life's fight. Protect my morals keep them high, Grant this to a Scouter such as I. will take place on the Memphis State campus in the College of Education room 310. Scout leaders are urged to attend and become involved with TIA and the 1982 outings. For more information, contact Jill Norvell, TTA Chapter Chairman, at 454, 2365. About Your District The purpose of your district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful Scouting units. The end result: More and more members receive a better and better program. - SCOUTING " 7 if,,.,.-=><!/ ~-::::;~-~It!.~ Scouts are taught that working alongside one another, with one common goal can be rewarding. That active participation in projects gets things done ... and cooperation and team effort can accomplish much more than working alone. We're mighty proud of our Scouts and the work they do! Smoke Signals Page 3 New Award Available For Youth Leaders The Youth Leadership in America Award has been established to give senior patrol leaders and Explorer post presidents an opportunity to further develop their leadership skills. Launched after months of planning, with input from youth members, key volunteers, and BSA professional staff, the goal of this new program is to help youth leaders create quality unit programs while gaining· council, regional, and national recognition. Emphasis is on community service. Recognition is based on a series of accomplishments completed during tenure in office and is in no way retroactive. One senior patrol leader and one explorer post president will be chosen ·each year as national winners. Begining in 1983, winners of the Youth Leadership in America Award will become members of the Report to the Na ti on team that annually presents the report of the BSA to the President of the United States. The new program will be funded, nationally, by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund for Youth Leadership Development. All persons receiving the award at the unit level are eligible for council competition. Selection of each council's outstanding senior patrol leader and post president will be made by the Court Upholds Membership Policy The policy of the Boy Scouts of America prohibiting homosexuals from becoming members or leaders has been upheld in California court. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert I. Weil has dismissed a suit in which a selfa vowed homosexual sought registration as a Scouter. Weil had ruled last July that Timothy Curran had no constitutional right to belong to the BSA. At that time, however, he allowed Curran and his attorney to amend their suit concerning California's laws against discrimination. Curran, 19, is too old to be registered as a Boy Scout, but he had sought membership as an adult leader. Although Curran had not been registered as a Scouter, he maintained that he was "ousted" from Scouting activities with the Mt. Diablo Council, Walnut Creek, Calif., after council leaders saw an article in the Oakland Tribune describing him as "an outstanding gay youth." The membership policy of the BSA excludes homosexuals. In his decision, Judge Weil upheld the right of a private organization to set reasonable standards for , membership. He also ruled that the Mt. Diablo Council is not considered a "business establishment" under California law. Curran is expected to appeal Weil's decision. The BSA will continue to defend its policies in this regard. 1982 World Scout Jamboree The XV World Scout Jamboree wiJI be held July 4-14, 1983. It is an encampment of 15,000 Scouts and leaders representing virtually all of the 11 7 Scout associations in the free world. All BSA Scouts and Scouters that attend will be organized into provisional troops. This event will be held in Kananaskis Country, a provincial park in the Canadian Rockies on Highway 1, 50 miles west of Calgary and 30 miles east of Barnff, A~berta, Canada. Kananaskis Country is a picturesque setting with snowcapped mountains, alpine meadows, glacier lakes, clear and sparkling streams, evergreen forests, and bountiful wildlife. All youth participants must be registered Boy Scouts and have reached their 14th but not their 18th birthday by July 4, 1983, and have attianed the first class rank by this date. Each Scout association receives a participation quota to ensure equitable representation from all parts of the world. The BSA has received and accepted a quota of 4,000 Boy Scouts and troop leaders. Please note, there are 400 councils in the country, which means an average of 10 boys or a patrol from each council might be able to attend. Worlds Fair The national council has received many telephone calls and letters concerning Scouting's participation in the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tenn. Councils are urged to inform their volunteers that the BSA will not be involved in any exhibits or displays, nor wi II there be a Scout service corps. commissioner staff and the Exploring committee. Each council winner then becomes eligible for regional competition. Selection of the outstanding senior patrol leader and post president at the regional level will be made by a regional committee, most likely one reporting to the vice-presidentprogram. In the fall, the six senior patrol leaders and six post presidents chosen by the regions will receive an all-expense-paid trip for interviews with members of national committees. The two national winners, a senior patrol leader and a post president, will be invited to take part in the report to the nation, traditionally held each February in Washington, D.C. All 12 national finalists will receive· post-high school educational scholarships. A badge is being designed to include recognition for council and regional winners. After the first year, winners at each level will participate as members of that level's selection committee for the next year. The following calendar tentatively is in effect for the first of the program: • September 1, 1981 - Senior leaders and post presidents became eligible to begin work on the requirements as detailed in the information booklet. Because this is the first year of the program, experiences from summer 1981 may be used to satisfy requirements. •May 31, 1982 - Councils select their representatives and forward the names to the regional service centers. • September 15, 1982 - Regions select their representatives and forward the names to the national Activities Committee. • October 30, 1982 - National Activities Committee selects, and announces the top senior patrol leader and Explorer post president in the nation. Scholarships are awarded. • February 1983 - Winners become part of the youth ·contingent for the Report to the Nation in Washington, D.C. Information booklets and applications are being mailed to regions and councils. Information also is available in the N ovem ber/ Decem her issue of Scouting magazine. Activities Committee Report Sam Gassaway, Activities Chairman, has appointed the fo llowing chairmen: 1. Keep America Beautiful Day (April 24) - A.C. Stanley 2. Pinewood Derby Chairman - Buddy McLemore At the Decem her 10 Council Activities Meeting Scout Circus Chairman Les Dale reported on the Critique meeting of the Scout Circus. "The Activities Committee unanimously endorsed the Scout Circus Committee's Recomendation to have another Scout Circus in 1982. r Page 4 Smoke Signals Arrow Points COMMITTEE ADVISOR Biii Bond STAFF ADVISOR Tom Moore LODGE CHIEF Jason Hood 0-A Vigil Inductees L. To R. (Standing) Jack Smith, Scoutmaster of Troop 225 sponsored by Raleigh Kiwanis Club and Advisor to the OA Lodge Ceremonies Committee. David Goacher, Scoutmaster of Troop 31, sponsored by St. Michael's Catholic Church in West Memphis and Chapter Advisor to the Crittenden 0-A Chapter. Jimmy Blackford, Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 292 of First Methodist Church of West Memphis and Advisor to the 0 -A Lodge Service Committee. Bill Fowler, Scoutmaster of Troop 278 of Woodland Presbyterian Church and Eastern 0 -A Chapter Advisor. DUES DUES DUES Kneeling Left to Right Jimmy Blackord, Jr., 17 year old Star Scout of Troop 292, and 0-A Lodge Service Chairman. Al Thomas, III, 1 7 year old Eagle Scout of Troop 72 sponsored by Marion Rotary Club and Crittenden 0-A Chapter Chief. Hunter Pickett, 17 year old Eagle of Explorer Post 690 sponsored by Raleigh Presbyterian Church and Second Vicechief of the 0-A Lodge. Jason Hood, 16 year old Eagle Scout of Troop 66 of St. Michael's Catholic Church and 0- A Lodge chief. Eric VanWey, 14 year old Eagle Scout of Troop 66 and 0-A Lodge Brotherhood Chairman. Skip Fowler, Jr., 16 year old Eagle Scout of Troop 278. DUES DUES DUES All Chickasaw Lodge, Order or the Arrow Members are reminded that their 1982 dues are now due and can be paid either at the Scout Service Center or by mail using the coupon provided below. (We do not suggest paying your dues at chapter functions) Lodge functions where the Lodge Treasurer or Advisors are present are also suitable locations to pay 0 -A dues. The 1982 dues ca;d is bright green, so if you have any other color card, your dues are not current. Any 0 -A Member not paying his dues by February 15 will be dropped from the mailing list. -----The 1982 Dues Are $2.50 Per Person!----- Chapter _________ Unit ______ _ NAdamdree s-s _-_-_-_-_-_-_- _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- _-_-_ - City State ______ Zip ___ _ Circle One: Ordeal Brotherhood Vigil D Check is enclosed L..-----1982 Dues Are $2.50 Per Person------ Staff Applications Applications are now available for staff possitions at the 1982 National Explorer Congress and National Explorer Olympics. Any Explorer or adult interested in serving in a staff capacity at these events is urged to contact the Exploring Division (SUM 0210 at the national office) to request an application. Answering Your Questions Questions: Do Boy Scouts have to wear neckerchiefs with their uniform? Answer: Boy Scout neckerchiefs are optional. The troop decides by vote, and all members abide by the decision. If not worn, then the shirt is worn with its collar open. World's Fair Cam.p Reservations Use of the Great Smokey-. Mountain Council Camps during the 1982 World's Fair. The Great Smoky Mountain Council owns two camps that will be available for use by Scout units during May -October of 1982. The camps are limited to Scout units ony. It will not be available for family camping. There will be a $1.00 per person per day charge. The two camps are available as follows: 1. Camp Buck Toms: Available August - October Facilities showers, tent space, rest rooms Location 45 miles west of Knoxville off I-40 about 10 miles outside Rockwood, Tn. 2. Camp Pellissippi Available May - October Facilities tent space, restrooms (no showers) Location 30 miles north of Knoxville off 175 about 5 miles outside of Andersonville, Tn. Please return the enclosed reservation form if you wish to use either of these camps. Upon receipt of the form, you will be sent a confirmation plus a mpa to the camp of your choice. Return the form to: Great Smoky Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America 6440 Papermill Road Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 Unit No. Council Name Council Headquarters City __ Leader's Name------Address Phone No. ( __ ) _____ _ Person To Be In Charge: __ _ Address: - -------Phone: ( _ ) - -----Type of Unit: Pack__ Troop__ Post __ Number of people expected to attend: Adults _ _ Youth __ Length expected to stay (dates): Camp You Wish To Use: __ Camp Buck Toms (available August - October) __ Camp Pellissippe (available May - October) I understand the following. 1. There will be a $1.00 per person day charge. 2. The unit is to provide all equipment needed such as tents, cots, food, cooking equipment, etc. 3. The unit is to have in their possession an approved tour permit. Leader's Signature CHAI RMAN Dr. Euoene McKenzie EXECUTIVE Claud Brown COMMl::JSIQNER "aOert L. IWlln. Jr. Great Southwest Recognition Banquet 6:30 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 1982 at St. Paul Catholic Church gym - 1425 E. Shelby Drive. Pot Luck Dinner and $.50 per person. Contact by the 10th of January on the attendance from you unit. Be sure to invite and bring your Scouting Coordinator, head of your institution, your School Principle and your Unit Flag and stand. Cubmasters, Scoutmasters and Advisors h?ve received a detailed letter on the banquet. Recognition will be given to Packs, Troops, Posts, Volunteers - 1981 Eagle Scouts and District Award of Merit. Scout Week '82 -Finish your plans now for Scout Sunday, February 7, 1982. Tell your Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts that uniform Day is Monday, February 8, 1982. Southland Mall Scout Show is Saturday, February 20. Plan now to participate. News For Cub Scout Leaders Our Roundtable will be held Thursday, January 14, 7:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 1619 Raines Road East near Millbranch. The theme will be " Blue and Gold Tradition". The Webelos Leaders will learn about the Artist Activity Badge. News For Boy Scout Leaders Our Roundtable will be held Thursday, January 7, 1982, 7:00 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 1619 Raines Road East near Mill branch. The theme will be "Imagineering". Freeze Out - January 30, 1982 at Camp Currier. Doc McKenzie is Chairman. Be sure and reserve your campsite at the Scout Service Center. News For Commissioner Staff Our Meeting will be January 21, 1982. News For District Committee District Orientation of new officers and Members-at-large will be held January 28, 1982 - 7:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church. Kelly Harp Chairman Tom Moore Advisor Once again the Chickasaw Council will be participating in the Area 11 (TennesseeKentucky) Explorer Ski Weekend and Planning Conference on February 5-7, 1982 at Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This Annual Explorer Ski Weekend has proven to be one of the best Explorer activites for our high school age members. We highly encourage you to consider this as a vital part of your Post Program for this winter. Share this information with your Explorers. Full payment (including ski package and transportation) must be submitted by Janaury 15, 1982. Information on the room rates and skiing opportunities is detailed below. All meals are on your own. For futher information contact Tom Moore at the Scout Service Center, 327-4193. Plan 1 - Advisors without the skiing package (2 per r oom) including transportation $76.00 Pack B - Advisors with the skiing package (2 per room) including transportation $95.00 Peck C - Explorers without the skiing package (4 per room) including transportation $65.00 Pack D - Explorers with the skiing package (4 per room) including transportation $83.00 ----------------------------------------------~ Reservation Form For Conferences And Ski Weekend Name __________ Roomates: (l) ______ _ Address (2). ____ _ City/State (3). ____ _ Phone Council Post. _ ___ _ ***IMPORTANT - PLEASE CIRCLE ONE*** PLAN A -- $76.00 PLAN B -- $95.00 PLAN C -- $65.00 PLAN D -- $83.00 MEALS - YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN (Fee Includes Transportation) ~----------------------------------------------· ScouTinG ... the better lite Just because everybody agrees with you does not mean that you are particularly smart - you are probably the Boss. January, 1982 Smoke Signals Page5 DISTRICT NEWS NINE STRONG DISTRICTS EQUAL ONE STRONG COUNCIL CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER Or. Otis Warr. 111 Paul Minor John McCrindle January Calendar 12 -Cub Scout Roundtable - Raleigh United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. 14 -Boy Scout Roundtable - St. Michael's Scout Hut at 7:30 p.m. 18 -EPA Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center 19 - District Committee and Commissioners Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Plough 21 -Executive Board Meeting and Key 3 at Scout Service Center at 5:00 6:30 respectfully. 26 -District Banquet at Plough February Calendar 5-7 -Explorer Ski Trip in Gatlinburg, Tn. 7 -Scout Sunday 8 - B.S.A. Anniversary Day 9 -Cub Scout Roundtable at Raleigh United Methodist Church at 7:20 p.m. 11 -Boy Scout Roundtable at St. Michael's Scout Hut at 7:30 p.m. 11 -Council Annual Recognition Banquet See Council Article 15 -EPA Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Scout Service Center 16 -District Commissioners Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Plough 23 - District Committee Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Plough Congratulations The fall roundup was a great success due to the combination efforts of quality program and enthusiastic recruiting. More than 500 youth found their way into Scouting either joining the ranks of Cubbing, Scouting or Exploring. Recharter Day The coordinated recharter day was again a plus due to John McCrindle's Commissioner Staff. Remember, that if you did not recharter, the old antage "Better Late than Never" applies, so we urge everyone to remain in the Excellent Northeast Family. Annual Business Meeting The Northeast Annual Business Meeting was well attended and a special welcome to the new members of the committee and Members-atlarge status. District Banquet The Northeast District Banquet is January 26 and we urge all the volunteers in the Scouting program to attend. -- -~:~:--~ North c·entral ~ ~ CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE co:.rMfSSlONER D' Army Balley Warren Hampton Jim Stafford Ill January 12 -Cub and Scout Roundtable - 7:30 p.m. - First Baptist Church - Lauderdale 15 -Martin Luther King's Birthday 26 - District Committee Meeting and Luncheon at Robilio Cafeteria, 915 Vance. This will be the training meeting of each operating committee. "Dutch Treat Meal"! District Banquet The Annual District Banquet will be held on Monday, February 1, 1982, at 6:30 p.m. at Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, 229 Danny Thomas Blvd., South. The cost will be $6.00 per person. This is the main time of the year that we give out leaders recognition for the outstanding job they have done. We will also recognize three volunteer leaders with the District Award of Merit. This is the highest award a district can bestow upon volunteer leaders. Successful Pow-Wow! We had over 40 volunteer leaders working on the council level to make the Pow-Wow a great success. I would like to thank the Pow-Wow Leaders from the North Central District for a job well done. "You are one in a million" sounds like words in a song, but they are words that best describe the following Pow-Wow leaders: Sharon Harris, Vivian Jackson and Shirley Reed. For you hard work and endless hours of working at the Scout Office checking reports, and at home making charts. Thank you. Rechartering Rechartering kits are given out at the Cub and Scout Roundtable each month. If you do not have an active Pack or Troop Committee please recruit at least three new adults who will take thetraining and serve the unit regularly. Mississippi DISTRICT COMMISSIONER John Balley MISS EXECUTIVE Bob Hays DISTRICT CHAIRMAN Charles Shostack Well, Christmas is behind us and I trust you and your family had a great one. I know we're all looking forward to a wonderful New Year. Now that our district boundries have been established by the Mississippi (for the lack of a name) District Nominating Committee the committee feels we should select the officers for our district. The following people were elected by acclamation to serve this district which includes Tate, Panola, and DeSoto Counties with the exception of Olive Branch: District Chairman Charles Shostack - Southaven District Commissioner - John Baily - Senatobia Assit. Dist. Commissioner -Andy Snider - Senatobia Finance Chairman Bobby Burford - Senatobia Advancement & Recognition - Briggs Smith - Batesville Exploring Chairman - Dr. Monty Montieth - Senatobia THIS NEXT ITEM IS IMPORTANT We would like every registered boy and ad ult to help us name the district. Please submit your proposed name by mail to Chickasaw Council, 171 S Hollywood Memphis, Tn. 38112 - Attention Bob Hays. The deadline is January 14, 1982. The winner will receive special recognition at our awards banquet to be held Saturday, January 16, 1982 in Senatobia. The naming of the district is something that will be with all Scouts and Scouters for many years to come. Please give this a lot of thought ROUNDTABLES Please plan to attend our first Cub and Scout Roundtables on Thursday, January 7, 1982 at Mississippi Power and Light Building, Senatobia at 7:00 p.m. SCOUTERS w·e now have the nucleus for an extremely good district-(we do need a name) but other than that, we've got the ball rolling. Let's all do everything we can tom ake this district excel!. Please call on me anytime ifI can be of service - (601)562-7394. Let's have a great year in the new "?" District. Dr. Charles Pinkston EXECUTIVE Chris Leak COMMISSIONER Jess Sinclair Dear South Central, Reminder that the deadline for submitting nominees for National Explorer Scholarships and awards is February 1, 1982. See Council Article. The 1982 National Explorer Congress will be held in March and no submissions will be accepted after Feb. 1. Nominations should be sent to the Explorer Divisions (Sum 0210 at the National Office). Explorer Ski-Trek is set for February 5-7, 1982. I encourage full participation, the Trek is exciting and enjoyable, so begin expense planning now. For futher information please refer to your exploring section for cost and participation. We would like to welcome new Post 644 Accounting under the leadership of Frank Banks, Finley, White & Co. CPA. Their advisor is Mrs. Stancie Woods, who is also responsible for starting Pack and Troop 500 at Norris Ave. Baptist Church. Thank you Mrs. Wood for your support and guidance. Mrs. Lucille Norman has served Cub Scouts and Scouting for 26 years. A tough-hide marshmallow has commanded Pack 145 for a number of years. She has led new and old Den Leaders through her leadership as Roundtable Commissioner for 3 years. She stresses a well structured, very organized district and pack. Mrs.Norman was also the director of the first Cub Scout Day Camp of South Central District. What inspires such affection for a martinet who sounds like a woman drillmaster, who packs the Roundtable meeting, even in pouring rain - Leadership and dedication. We would like to thank you, you wonderful woman, for services rendered and loyality to South Central. Mrs. Norman will be retiring from District responsibility and putting more imput into Pack 145. She will be working with Council Activities and Advisor to South Central District. The Nominating Committee has met and selection of the 1982 slate for the new South Central District Committee. Because of these changes scheduled Roundtables and Commissioners Meetings will not be available until the new committe meets in January. There will be Roundtables but on an to be announced basis. Sorry for the inconvenience. Program area will be running smoothly in your February issue of the Smoke Signals. Unit Planning for 1982 Pinewood Derby Scout Week Blue and Gold Banquets Summer Camp Camporees Day Camp selection for new director Webelos Encampment Summer Time Pack Awards Crittenden CHAIRMAN Chad Durrett DISTRICT EXECUTIVE Allen Crawford January Calendar 1 - New Year's Day 2 - Cub Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m., Eugene Woods Civic Center 11 - 0.A. Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Boy Scout Hut, West Memphis 14 - Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m., Eugene Woods Civic Center February Calendar 2 - Crittenden District Banquet 4 - Cub and Boy Scout Roundtables, 7:00 p.m., Civic Center 5-7 - Explorer Ski Trip to Gatlinburg, Tn. 7 - Scout Sunday 7-13 - Scout Week 8 - O.A. Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Boy Scout Hut, West Memphis 8- - District Committee Meeting 11 - Council Banquet 12 - Crittenden Freeze-out 13 - Crittenden Mall Show and Pinewood Derby Look Ahead to 1982 Crittenden Scouters can look forward to an exciting and progressive 1982. Chad Durrett, a local attorney, has been elected as our District Chairman. Chad is putting together his district committee and they are looking forward to installation at our district banquet on February 2. Everyone make plans on attending our district recognition banquet. This isa time set aside to recognize our adult leaders who have given of themselves to insure a quality Scouting Program to youth of our community. Notices will be sent informing of the exact time and location of our banquet. See you there! Page6 Smoke Signals January, 1982 DISTRICT NEWS NINE STRONG DISTRICTS EOUAL ONE STRONG COUNCIL Jim Knepler Eastern EXECUTIVE Bob J<)nes J anuar Calendar Of Events 1 -Happy New Year COMMISSIONER Jim Laycook 7 -Cub Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Kingsway Christian Church 14 -Scout Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., McLemore Christian Church 28 -District Banquet - East Park Baptist Church February Calendar Of Events 4 -Cub Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., Kingsway Christian Church 11 -Council Banquet - See Council Article 11 -Scout Leader's Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., McLemore Christian Church 25 - District Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., McLemore Christian Church Welcome The Eastern District would like to welcome Jim Knepler as our new District Chairman. Jim has a fine Scouting background and we all are looking forward to the new year with anticipation. Easter District Cub Scout News Happy New Year to all Cub Scout Units and Leaders. I hope that the new year brings a renewed desire to Your Boys the kind of program they should have to fulfill the Cub Scout Program.Need Help? Come to the Fantastic Eastern District Round table. On January 7, we will kick off the New Year with a program on the February themes: Blue and Gold Banquet, and Artist for Webelos Leaders. We meet at Kingsway Christian Church on Poplar at 7:30 p.m. in the Scout Hut. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to come. . ~eep This Date on your Cub Scout calendar - February 13, 1982. This 1s the date for the Eastern District Cub-0-Ree, a morning of fun and games and some very interesting demonstrations for Cub Scouts. We will meet at Decatur-Trinity Church at Altruria Road and Summer Avenue (Bartlett Area) at 10 a.m. for registration, and close at 1 :00 p.m. Plan to bring all your Cub Scouts for a fun-filled finale to Scout Week. Scout Week is February 7-13, 1982, so plan to do something special _to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of Scouting. Scout Sabbath is February 6, and Scout Sunday is February 7. Plan to participate in one of these services. Have all Cub Scouts wear their uniform to school Monday, February 8, tocommemoratethefoundingofScoutingon that date. A Big Cub Scout Welcome to new unit Pack 257 sponsored by Emmanuel Lutheran School, on Raleigh-LaGrange Road. Cubmaster Wayne Kunst has his group off to a great start. Eastern District Awards Banquet will be held on January 28, at East Park Baptist Church, with supper starting at 6:30 p.m. We encourage all Units to turn in their reservations at the Scout Office on or before January 22. Advanced reservations only - no tickets will be sold at the door. We have a very interesting guest speaker that most everyone will enjoy. And, encourage your Scouting Co-ordinator to join your group for the banquet and the awards you will be receiving. (Your unit will be getting an award, won't it?) Dinner will cost $6.25 per person. Don't forget that all Eastern District 1981 Eagle Scouts are invited to attend, also. Get your reservations turned in as soon as possible. AT GOLDSMITH'S YOU'LL FIND THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT FOR THE: •CUB SCOUT •SCOUT •DOWNTOWN •OAK COURT •HICKORY RIDGE MALL •SOUTHLAND MALL • RALEIGH SPRINGS Nashoba DISTRICT CHAIRMAN John Colvett DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER Larry Barton Bob Pitts JANUARY CALENDAR 6 - Cub Scout Roundtable - 7:30 p.m. - St. Paul's Episcopal Church 12 District Committee Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - Baker Community Center 13 - Boy Scout Roundtable - 7:00 p.m. · St. Paul's Episcopal Church 26 - Nashoba Scouter's Recognition Banquet - 6:30 p.m. - Baker Community Center 30 - University of Scouting FEBRUARY CALENDAR 3 - Cub Scout Roundtable - 7:30 p.m. - St. Paul's Episcopal Church 7 - Scout Sunday 9 - District Committee Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - Baker Community Center 10 - Boy Scout Roundtable - 7:00 p.m. - St. Paul's Episcopal Church 11 - Council Annual Banquet (see council article) RECOGNITION BANQUET Have you made your plans to attend? If not, please reserve January 26 for the biggest district event of the year. Romona Tidwell, chariman of this event, has assembled an enthusiastic team of dedicated Scouters to ensure that the banquet will be the best ever. This event is the one time of the year that we recognize those adults who work directly with the boys. You will not want to miss it! Catch all the details at the Roundtable or by calling Romona direct at 872-3527. ROUNDTABLE ATTENDANCE UP If you have not been attending Cub or S cout Roundtables recently, you have been missing a rare treat. J ack Weakley and Shirley Hemmings have announced that their attendance has been steadily improving over the past several months. Our goal is to get every unit in our district represented. We hope to see you at our next one. CUB LEADER TRAINING HELD Velma Brady and her staff recently conducted a Cub Scout Leaders' training session for more than twenty-five new leaders in our district. Thank you Velma for this fine effort. NEW PROFESSIONAL FOR DISTRICT Larry Barton is the new professional for the Nashoba District. A former Cub Scout and Boy Scout. Larry is a native Memphian. For any assistance please feel gree to contact him at any time. Southeast CHAIRMAN Charles R lcketts EXECUTIVE John Ingram COMMISSIONER Larry Brake January 1982 6 -Cub Scout Round table, 7:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 3749 Kimball ' 12 -Scout Leaders' Roundtable, 7:30 p.m., St. James United Methodist Church (Church Fellowship Hall) 18 -Commissioner Staff Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Buntyn Presbyterian Church. 23 -District Annual Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Memphis State University, Tickets: $4.50 each 25 -District Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Second Presbyterian Church, Poplar & Goodlett. 29- -Scoutmasters' Winter Campout. Village Creek State Park. Ed Orr, 30 SWC Chairman. February 1982 4 -Cub Scout Roundtable 5-6 -Explorer Ski Trip in Gatlinburg 9 -Scout Roundtable 10 - Council Annual Banquet 14 -0.A. Chapter Meeting 15 -Commissioner Staff Meeting 22 - District Committee Meeting District Nominating Committee The Southeast District wishes to thank Paul Brown for his outstanding job and the 1981 District Nominating Committee Chairman. Listed below are the 1982 District Members-at-Large: Steve Aldridge Charles Arnett Turner Askew W. Fred Axley Ben Barth Eloise Barth Don Beard Henry Beattie John C. Bell, Sr. Gerald Billions Larry Brake Tom Brettschneider Paul Brown Dale Bullen Alvro Camacho Ben Carpenter Jim Clay Ralph Cope Jim Copeland David Cox Harry Crockett, Jr. Jim Cross Frank Crump Brother Theodore Drahman Bill Duvall James K. Eckler W.T. Edge Glenn Fouse Steve German Jarvis Greer David Guthrie Nelda Hamer Marvin Hanigan Jo Ann Harding Mike Huddleston M.A. Humphreys W.T. Ingram Jim Irons Paul Jones Chuck King F. Falls Leatherwood Arnold Lindseth Howard W. Loveless Laurens Massey Bob Matthews L.B. McLintock Phillip H. McNeill Bob Minatra Kenneth Moore Jack C. Moore Henry W. Morgan Lee Murry George Payne Paul Piper Ed Powell Ron Prothero Sara Jane Prothero Lois Rector Charles Ricketts A.D. Richardson Curtis Ringold Beverly Rogers Gary Romine Roger Rose Robert Rosenbush William N. Sawtelle Bill Scarbrough B.F. Scott John Scott J on A. Simpson Charles G. Scates Carlos Smith Gary A. Smith Richard Smith Richard Spitler A.C. Stanley Thelma Stieg Aubrey Stephens Scott Stephens Jere Southall . Phyllis Southall Neal Talley Maynard Thompson Jeno Toldi Maxine Toldi Deloris Walton Odes ta Watson Ted Weise Henry Williamson Congratulations to the Scouts and Leaders of Troop 247, who were recently awarded the right to wear the World Scout Crest. This award is given in recognition for hospitality shown to a Scout from another Country. Troop 24 7 hosted an Australian Scout for a period of three months. During that time the Australian Scout attended Troop Meetings, campouts and work projects. Information regarding Scouting was shared between the American Scouts and the Australian Scout. We are proud to recognize and thank Troop 247 for this worthy activity. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 Title A name given to the resource 1981 (Jan) Chickasaw Council <em>Smoke Signals</em> Newsletter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Gene Bradberry Chickasah Lodge Chickasaw Council Newsletter Newsletter Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor