https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/1b4568a3965d8cec790f86725fc9d955.pdf 7b0c0f920ee9df6ecd4b0ebc3c879813 PDF Text Text VOL. 33 NO. I 0 NOVEMBER 1996 @. 1995 Quality Council Seventh Annual Learning for Life Jamboree A Success!! More than 1,000 special education children from Shelby County participated in the seventh annual Special Needs Jamboree sponsored by Learnin g for life , a divi s io n of the Boy Scouts of Ameri ca Chickasaw Council. The jamboree was held at Shelby Farms Showplace Arena on October 8 from 10 AM to I PM. The event was designed to give mentally and physically challenged children a chance to participate in a num ber of outdoor activities. The one day jamboree fea tured a variety of outdoor activities which offered the youngsters an opportunity to experience Scouting. The children got to shoot a bow and arrow, pitch a tent, and even use spin casting gear. There was also a petting zoo and canoe ride. "It was a spec ial day for these children ," said Ken Robbin s, chairm an of the event. "For man y of them , this is their onl y opportunity to participate in these types of acti vi ti es." The children visited a variety of different booths, where they participated in activities such as arc hery, tent pitching and a petting zoo. The youngsters also had the opportunity to navigate a "river" donated by Memphis Pool Supply. The "river" is a 100 foot long, 8 foo t wide, 18 inch deep above ground pool in which the youth canoed. Learning fo r Life, a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America, provides in-school li fe skill s curricula that enhance self-confidence motivation , and self-esteem. The organization currently serves more than 4,200 MidSouth school children. In addition to the special needs program , Learning for Life operates elementary, junior high, and hi gh school programs. I I Youth Protection Council Youth Protection Chairman Mike Roe announced the following schedule for council -wide Youth Protection Training. Youth-Pro tecti on Training will be offered by each district in November and December. Youth Protection will be a part of all Cub Scout Basic Training and Scoutmaster Fundamentals thi s fall. All volunteers must be trained in Youth Protection. Place: Dunavant Scout Service Center, 171 S . Hollywood Time: 11 :00 AM - 12:05 PM Dates: (Saturdays) November 2, 9 16, and 23 December 7, 14, 21 , and 28 ~I �trips, patches, supplies, etc . Chairman : Dr. Glen Fenter Commi ss ioner: Jeff Jenkins Executive: Mark Rose records. Thanks 11 Football Game Akela Cub '96 Don't mi ss out on th e University of Memphis vs. East Carolina footb all game. Thi will be a great opportun ity for all the new pac , leader , kids, and eve ryone to beco me acqu ainted. If anyone needs additional foo tball ti ckets, please let Mark Rose know by calling 327-41 93 . Thanks to Bob Leger and the large number of volunteers who made Akela Cub '96 such a successful event. The response back to the BSA office has been both positive and overwhelming. T humbs- up' Welcome November 2 Popcorn Distribution Day Scoutmaster Fundamentals, l 5 E lection Day OA Key 3 6 Scoutmaster Fundamentals, fl 7 Cub Leaders Pow-Wow 9 Den Chief Conference II Veterans Day 13 Exploring Officers Association 14 CS/BS Roundtable 7:00 pm 16 OA Lodge Executive Committee Scoutmaster Fundament als, III 20 Camping Committee meeting 21 District Commissioners meeting , 6:30 pm.; District Committee meeting, 7:30 pm ; He ritage Society Dinner 22-23 Exploring Memphis After Midnight 23 Council Good Turn Day & University of Memphis Scout game 28 Office Closed (Thanksgiving) December 2 Deadline: Sil ver Beaver Nominations to be submitted 6 Hanukkah "Feed the Homeless 8 12 CS/ BS Roundtables , 7 :00 pm., Co uncil Annual Business meeting 13-14 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training 17 Camp Salesman meeting 19 Distri ct Commissioners meeting, 6:30 pm. 21 Winter begins 23-25 Office Closed (Ch ri stmas) 3I New Year's Eve School Nights School Nights are over now and we have had a record year in recrui tment. We've got new packs, new leaders , help with existi ng packs and a great group of kids eager to be in the Scouting program. A special thanks to anyone who helped out, (John Peeples, Keith and Margie Paluso, Pam Gunte r , Kerri Kilgore , and many more) Thank you very much. Training Training is No 1 on our priority list now. In order for the kid s that we have recruited to have a quality program , we have to get our new leaders trained. Let's not fall behind in this area. Any leader who is trained , please spend time answering questions from new leaders . A special thanks to Pam Gunter for cond ucting Fast Start Trai ning sessions and Cub Basic training. Thanks Pam11 1 Greatjob!ll Popcorn With Christmas right around the corner, now is a good time to sell the tin buckets of popcorn. They make great gifts. This is an excellent opportunity to raise money for your pack for field Chairman: Jud TePaske Cammi s io ner: George Kuehl E xec uti ve : The Eastern Di strict would like to extend a warm welcome to the new '96 uni ts: Yarsity-6396: Faith Presbyterian Church Yarsity-6315: Christ the Rock C hurch Cub-3277: Richland Bapti st Church Cub-333 1: Church of the Incarnation Ron Costeck EXPLORING November 2 5 5 7 12 14 21 27 Sco utmaster Fundamentals, Part I, 8-4 PM , Co venant UMC Cubmaster Basic Training, 7 P M, Emmanual UMC Scoutmaster Fundamentals , Pan II, 7 P Boy Scout Roundtable, 7 PM , King way Chri stian Church Cu bmaster Basic Training, 7 PM , E mman ual UMC Cub Scou t Roundtable, 7 PM , Ki ng way Ch ri tian Church District Com midee meeting, 7:30 PM , Kingsway Chri stian C hurch District Commissioner's meet ing, 7 :30 P M, Ki11gsway Scou t Hut December 5 7 12 Boy Scout Roundtable , 7 PM , Ki ng way Scout Hu t Di stri ct Record Day, 11-3 PM , Rec harter Drop-off, Scout Service Cente r, 171 South Hol lywood Cu b Scout Roundtable, 7 PM , Kingsway Scout Hut Recharter It's time to recharter most of Eastern District's unit s. As most of you are aware, rechartering on time is essential for nation al records and requi red for liability coverage and Quali ty Unit Awards. To assist in thi s effort, your rech arter packages wi ll be made available at Roundtable. Additionally, we will be accepting completed packages at the Hollywood Office, and Roundtable. Please make every effort to get the recharter in ad va nce of the December 7th deadli ne co mpl eted. Any questions, please call Ron Costeck at 327-4193. School Night A big thanks to Kathryn Edmonds and Rusty McKi nley and their staff for a great me mbership drive. The September School Nights ended with 2197 new Boys a nd 965 new Boy Scou ts fo r Eastern Cub units! Walk-ins After School Nigh ts, the number o f walk-in new members often increase greatly. Pl ease make every effort to submit th e children's application along wi th BSA regis tration fee to 171 South Holl ywood, BSA Office. Again, it is critical for liability coverage and up keep of cu rrent 2 Chairman: Robert M. Friedman Don F. Moss & E xec uti ve : Mary Elizabeth Milek 1995 Quality District Chai rman: Ron G ilman Cammi sioner: Dave Slaughter Execu tive: Ta mmy Wiese November 22-23 Exploring D ivision's Memphi s After Midn ight Acti vity 23 Coun cil Good Turn (Scouting for Food) 23 Scout Game at University of Memphis (all Scouts get in free with uniform) 28-29 Service Ce nter Closed for Thanksgi ving December 2 Deadline for Nominations for Silver Beaver Award to Counci l Serv ice Center 3 Council 1997 Friends of Scouting briefing meeting "Feed th e Homeless" activity 12 Council An nual Business Meeting 23-25 O ffice closed for Christmas observance Special Needs Jamboree Thanks to everyone who help make the seventh annual Special Needs Jamboree a huge success . We had approximately 900 students and 400 volunteers at the Shelby Showplace Arena on October 8. A special thanks goes to Ken Robbins , Jamboree Chai rman , fo r his excellent work on sec urin g our activity booth. Thank you to everyone and let's get ready for next year! ! D. MALMAISON- - - . 1995 Quality D1'strict Chairman: Dr. Paul Kosko Commi ssioner: Hank Williams Executive: John Burnham November 1-2 "Mo nster Mash" Cub Scout Overni ghter, Camp Tall aha �2 Scoutmaster Fundamentals, Session I, 1st UMC-Cleveland, MS 4-5 Popcorn pickup-Thompson Machinery, Greenwood , MS 4:00-6:00 pm. Scoutmasters Fundame ntals, Session II , 5 1st UMC-Cleveland , MS Cub Basic Training, 10:00 a.m., 9 Thompson Machinery, Greenwood, MS 12 District Committee/Commissioners meeting, 7:00 p.m. ; Thompson Machinery, Greenwood, MS 14 Roundtable meeting , 7 :00 p.m. , St. John' s UMC, Grand Blvd, Greenwood, MS 16-17 Scoutmaster's Fundamentals , Camp Tallaha, Session III December 10 12 Di stri ct Commissioners/Committee meeting, 7 :00 p.m., Thompson Machinery, Greenwood, MS Roundtable meeting, 7:00 p.m., St. Johns UMC, Grand Blvd, Greenwood, MS Monster Mash It is time for our big cam pout. On November 1-2, 1996, our "Monster Mash" cam pout is filled with activities for the whole family. There will be a campfire on Friday ni ght with a costume contest. Also , there wi ll be ex hi bits from the police, fire , and National Turkey Federation along with bb guns , archery, and cooking out. The fee is $5.00 per person and everyone is in vited. NASH OBA Chairman : Rick Wells Commi ssioner: Capt. J a mes A. Mallory Executive: Jim Mooney November 2 Popcorn Distribution Day Scoutmaster Fundamentals, (Part I), 8:30-4:00 PM 5 Scoutmaster Fundamentals, (Part II) , 7:00 PM . 7 Cub Scout Roundtable, 7 PM 9 Pow-Wow, 9 am , Germantown Baptist Church (9450 Poplar Avenue) 14 Boy Scout Roun dtable, 7 PM, First United Methodist Church, Millington 16-17 Scoutmaster Fundamentals (Part III), Camp Tallaha 21 Nashoba Di stri ct Annual Business meeting, 7 PM 22 Popcorn money due to Council Office University of Memphis Scout game and Scouting For Food 28 Thanksgiving D ay-Office Closed 29 Office Closed due to T hanksgiving Holiday Charters can be turned in at the Scout Office or at the District December Rou ncltabl e. Scouting For Food Scouting For Food will be Saturday, November 23. T his is a community service project that the North Central District needs to participate in. Bags for Scouting For Food will be available at our November Rouncltable. NORTHEAST Chairman: Dan Medlock Commissioner: Dr. Marty Carr Executive: Open NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI Chairman: Bill Beasley Commissioner: Brian Patterson Executive: Mark Compton December Thanks Thanks to all the packs and troops that participated in thi s years Council popcorn sales. Thanks for making your unit, distri ct, and council stronger! Roundtable Come join in on the fun and find out all the exciting things happening in your district on November 14 at our monthly Roundtable meeting. Come support Gladys and Allen. Congratulations Congratulations to all of the volunteers for makin g this a great year for me mbership and unit growth in the Malmaison district. District Committee/Commissioner Th ere will be a Di stri ct Committee and Commi ssioners meeting at Thompson Machinery in Green wood on November 12 at 7:00 p.m. It is very important fo r the Malmaiso n District Committee and Commissioners to attend. Everyone is invited to attend. District Committee Listed is the Malmaison District Committee. If you have any questions , please feel free to call them : Dr. Paul Koska-Chairman; 453-1133 (work) Hank Williams-Commissioner; 459-7200 (work) James Cash-Advancement; 453-1985 (home) All e n Moses-Boy Scout Roundtable: 453-5405 (work) Louis Gran es-Youth Protection; 453-3311 (work) Di ck Tipton-Program; 453-5325 (home) Gladys Fant-Cub Scout Roundtable; 887-4852 (work) 1995 Quality District Chairman: Harold Shaw, Jr. Commissioner: Ed Donahue Executive: Garrett Williams 1995 Quality Dis Chairman: Dr. Bill Potter Commissioner: Jay Anderson Executive: Trey Moore November 5 District Annual Business meeting , 6:00 p.m ., Martin Luther King Jr. Labor Center, 485 Beale Cub Scou t Leader Pow Wow 9 12 CS/BS Rouncltable, 7:00 p.m ., Peace Lutheran Church, 1548 Jackson 12 Nove mber Rec harter clue 23 Scouting For Food & Scout Football game 28-30 Office Closed (Thank sgivi ng) December 2 3 Popcorn money due District Committee/Commissioner's meeting, 6:00 pm. , Martin Luther King, Jr. Labor Center, 485 Beale 10 CS/BS Rouncltabl e, 7:00 p .m. , Peace Lutheran, 1548 Jackson 10 December Recharter Due 23-26 Office C losed (Christmas) November Recharters November Recharters are clue on November 12. They are to be turn ed in at the Scout Office or at the D istrict November Rouncltable. Pack/Troop 104 Pack/Troop 123 Pack/Troo p 141 Pack/Troop 114 Pack/Troop 138 Pack/Troop 550 Troop 632 Troop 633 Troop 634 Pack/Troop 934 Troop 635 Varsity 140 Dece mber Recharters are clue on December I 0. 3 November Cub Leader Basic Train ing, 9 a m- I pm. St. Luke's Un ited Meth od ist C hurch Scoutmaster F undamentals 1, Covenant 2 United Met hodi st Church 2 Popcorn Distribution Scoutmaster Fundamentals IL Covenant 5 United Methodist Church 7 Adult Leader Rouncltables. 7 p.m .. Catholic Ch urch of th e Resurrection 9 Cub Leader Pow Wow, 9 am-4 pm . Germ antown Baptist Church 14 Commissioner's Staff, 6 pm. McLemore Christian Church 14 Di strict Committee Election. 7 pm . McLemo re C hristian Church 16-17 Scoutmaster Fundamentals. 111. Camp Tallaha Popcorn money clue 22 23 Scouting fo r Food and Ui1iver:;ity nf Memphis football ga me 28-30 Office Closed (Thanksgiving) 2 December 5 Adult Le ader Roundtahks. 7 pm. Catholic Church of the ResurreL·tiL'n 19 Commi ssioner's Staff. 6 p.m .. Mclemore Christian Church 23-26 Office C lnseu (Christmas) Scouting For Food The Chickasaw Council's annual "Sn1uting for �Food " dri ve will be held on Saturday, November 23 , 1996. Each unit in Southeast distri ct is encouraged to organize your Scouts and adults and canvas your surrounding neighborhoods, going door to door, collecting canned goods and nonperi shables for the Memphis Food Bank. Collection sites will be located at Central Church and at the Council Service Center. Alton Johnson, Pack 352, is coordinating thi s year's collection in Southeast district. Please notify him of the areas in which your unit would like to collect at the November 7th Roundtable. He will also have collection bags for the co nvenience of your unit. Plan to collect food early - 9: am-Noon. Then, pack up your unit and join us for the Universit y of Memphis football game versus East Carolina. All uniformed Scouts and leaders are admitted free through gate #2. Kick-off is at I :00 pm . December I0 Distri ct Committee Meeting, DS Uni on 305, Cl eveland 12 Cub/Boy Scout Roundtabl e, TB A 12 Di stri ct Commi ssioner Meeting. TBA 12 Coun cil Annu al Business Meeting, Memphi s 23-25 Merry Chri stmas Frontiers to the Future If you were not at Frontiers , you mi ssed a won derful time. Thi s new cooperati on wit h the Ducks Unlimited organi zation and the Chi ckasaw Council was a great success . Thanks to all the help from th e people wo rk ing the registration area for the Tallaha District. Everyone there could tell what a good time we all ; had, so go ahead and make pl an to parti cipate in next year's council wide activity. Eluwak Chapter Update Rechartering "Eluwak" is the name given to the Order of the Arrow chapter made up of Southeast and South Central districts. The Order of the Arrow is an organization of honored Boy Scout ca mp ers elected by their fellow troop members. The purpose of the OA is to serve others and promote outdoor camping. At the recent OA Lodge fall fellow ship at Camp Currier, new youth officers were elected to lead the Eluwak chapter. They are as follows: Chapter Chief-Talmadge Kirkland, Troop 295 Vice Chief-Michael Schwartz, Troop 98 Secretary-Lou Geater, Troop 295 Bill Morris will continue to serve as the adult Chapter Advisor. All youth OA me mbers in Southeast and South Central di stricts are encouraged to attend the chapter meeting held on the first Thursday of each month , 7 p.m. , at Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 5475 Newberry (a note to Scoutmasters: Thi s meeting is held in conjunction with Boy Scout Leader Roundtable for convenience. Please encourage your OA members to participate and offer transportation if needed). lt is that time of year again for the majority of the units in the Tall aha District to rec harter their uni t. The unit co mmi ssioners, wit h the help of distri ct commissioner Dave Correro, wi ll be contacting you abo ut thi s very important process. In order to receive the quality unit award your unit must recharter on time. If you do not receive yo ur information by the first of December, contact Dave Correro at 624-2653. SOUTHWEST 0. 1995 Quality Dis Chairman: Joe Webb Commissioner: Fred Leatherwood Executive: Harold Witherspoon TALLAHA Chairman: Steve Stanford Commissioner: Dave Correro Executive: Phillip O'Reilly November December Di strict Committee meeting; 7:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church , Nunan Hall Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 12 7:00 p.m ., Leland Scout Hut Di stri ct Commissioners meeting, 6:30 pm 19 23-25 O ffice Closed (Christmas) Key-3 meetin g 31 3 Pow-Wow Attenti on all Cub Scouters !! The annual PowWow will be held on November 9. Thi s year it will be at Germ antown Baptist Church. Every Cubmaster, Den Leader, or just interested parent is invited to attend . Get togeth er with the other packs in your area and let's have one big caravan to Memphi s. If you have any questions, please call Trudy Brister at 747-271 2. Popcorn Popcorn pickup will be on Monday, Nove mber 4, in Shelby at Shelby Di e Cas t. The location will be ope n from 4:00-8:00 PM. Thi s year was the biggest year yet for th e popco rn sale in the Tallaha Di strict, winh over 20 units selling. A big thank yo u goes to our popcorn chairman Bill Knight. It you have any questi ons abo ut pic kup or payment, please call him at 627-4915 . Electricity and American Labor Merit Badge Classes The International Brotherh ood of El ec trical Workers wi ll be offe ring c l asses for the Electricity and American Labor merit badges in January of 1997. These classes will be o p e n to all interested Scouts in Happy Holidays th e Chickasaw Council. The classes With th e holiday season upon, it is ti me for us to refl ect on what a successful year we have had in the Tallaha Di strict. There is no way that I could ever thank all leaders and vo lunteers fo r the hundreds and thousands of hours they have given to thi s wonderful movement. Without all of you, our young men would not have the opportunity to enjoy the best youth program going today. Thank you and have a fun and safe ho liday season. will be held on January 7th, 14th, 1-2 4 Cub overnighter, Camp Tallaha Popcorn Distribution, Shelby Die Cast, 5-8 p.m. 12 District Annual Business Meeting, Union Planters Bank, Clarksdale, 7 PM 14 Cub/Boy Scout Roundtable, Clarksdale, 7PM 14 District Commissioner Meeting, Clarksdale, 7 PM 28-29 Happy Thanksgiving'! Popcorn Distribution Day, Brent Supply in Greenville Di strict Committee meeting and annual 5 Boy Scout meeting; 7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Nunan Hall Cub Leaders Pow Wow in Memphi s, 9 Germantown Baptist Church , 9450 Poplar Avenue (at Johnso n Road) 14 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m., at Leland Scout Hut District Commissioner meeting, 6:30 p.m. 21 28-29 Office Closed for (Thanksgiving) 4 WASHINGTON Chairman: Collins Brent Commissioner: Ray Roberts District Executive: Bill Baird November 1-2 Cub Overnighter "Monster Mash", Camp Tall aha 4 21st and 28th from 7:00-9 :00 p.m. The classes will be at the IBEW Union Hall , 18709 Madison Avenue , Memphis. If there is enough interes t in these classes, we will offer them at different times throughout the year. We would ask th a t a ny Scoutmasters that have interested Scourers in one or both classes, either in January or at some other time during the year, please contact Paul Shaffer at 726-4060 to enroll their Scouts in the class. �I Council Calendar \ovember Cub Scout Leaders · Pow 9 Wow, Germantown Baptist Church 20 Council Camping Committee Meeting 22 Deadline: All dollars from popcorn orders due to Council Service Center 22-23 Exploring di vision Memphis After Midnight activity 23 Council Good Tum activity (Scouting for Food) 28-29 Service Center closed, Thanksgiving observance December Deadline for nominations for Silver Beaver Award to Council Service Center 3 Council 1997 Friends of Scouting briefing meeting 8 "Feed the Homeless" activity 12 Council Annual Business Meeting 13-14 Webelos Leader Outdoor Training 17 1997 Summer Camp promotion committee training 23-25 Office closed for Christmas observance 2 1997 KKSR Reservations Osage Campsite Bobwhite Week 1 6/15-21 Copperhead White Horse Broken Bow Whispering Rapids T-56$ T-64 T-56$ T- 51 1$ T-64 T- 13$ T- 2$ Deer Crazy Wolf Talking Turtle Yellow Dog Dancing Bear Cherokee Ghost Drum Big Foot Whippoorwill Dry Bones Arrowhead Hoot Owl Rocky Top Flintstone Long Knife Black Jack T-54 1$ T-352 T-86$ T-22 1 T-3415 T-57 T-255 T-370/378 T-330 T-229$ T-240 T-34$ T- 33 1 T-48 T-417 T-240 T-83$ T-83$ T-111 * T-25 T-555 T-34$ T-75 Bradley Aaron Cathey Living Word Lutheran Church Troop 364 Samuel Reed Rutherfor d Ba/moral Presbyterian Church Troop 340 Mark Daniel Bishop Germantow n Presbyterian Church Troop 340 Nathan Michael Wright Germantow n Presbyterian Church Troop 74 Kristophe r Louis Anderson Knights of Columbus #7449 Week4 7/6-12 Week 5 7/13-19 LOS Mem North Stake North Stake T-460 T-444/ T-358 T-415 T-503/ T-528 T-1 7$ T-443 T-23 Exploring 7/20-26 T-70 1 T-207 T-632 T-63 5 T-633 T-63 4$ T-4 10$ T-63 6 T-458 *Out of Council 1997 Camp Tall aha Reservations Osage Campsite Hickory Locust Black Oak Adirondack Elm Cherry Pine Tree Magnolia Lake Beach Week 1 6/8-14 T-200$ T-200$ Weck 2 6/15-21 T-2713$ Week3 6/22-28 Cub Camp 6/29-7/2 Cub Camp 716-9 Cub Camp 7/9-12 T-40414 T-2 15 ' Congratulations ~ . . New Eagle Scouts ' " ' Troop 260 Week3 6/29-7/5 T- 102 T-51 T-23 1$ Turkey Run Fox Fire Cedar Rock Running $= Deposit paid Week 2 6/22-28 A Lasting Way To Remembe r Someone You Care About NOVEMBER 1996 In Honor Of Donor Mr. Fred Camey's Birthday ...................... ...... ...... .. .. .... ... .... ... .. ....... ........ . Dr. John R. Austin In Memory Of Donor Gail Weeks .............. .. ......................... .... ... ........ ......... .......... .. .. .......... . Elliot and Sandra Abel Calvin Moore ..... ......... ... ... ...... ........ ... ......... ........ ................................... Judy and Doug Ware Martha Jane Young ............ ... .. ........ ..... .......... ........................................ .......... Frank B. Mund Martha Jane Young ..... ...... ... .. ............. .. ...... ..... .... ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... . Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lyon James Burton Harwood ........... ...... ....... ... ... ............. .. ... ... ............. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lyon Betty Laycook ............ ............ ... ..... .... .... ... ... .... ......... ... ..... ........... Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lyon t 5 �1 Wood Badge 97 Wood Badge is considered by many as a peak experience in their Scouting careers. It has bee n a source of training and in spiration to thousands of Scouters. In turn, these Scout Leaders have affected the lives of millions of America's youth. Are you "delivering the promise "? The overall objective of Wood Badge training is to provide participants with a meaningful experience to Scouting that wi ll enhance the ir knowledge and create a deeper understand ing of their roles and responsibili ties as leaders . Wood Badge Co urse SR 184 w ill be a three weeke nd co urse offe red to q ualified registered Scouters. The course will be held for three weekend s beginning March 22-23, 199 7 , again, on April 4-6, 1997 and e nding with April 25-27, 1997. You must attend all three weekends . There wi ll be a n orientation held on February 16, 1997, at the Tomahawk Lodge. Total cost wi ll be $130.00. For more information please contact Jim Sta nfor d , Co urse Scoutmaster, 90 I- 761- 1040 or Don Burke , Counc il Ad visor at 90 1-327 -41 93. Wanted! You can count on us! dd eiii:L° ~ gawTftet: popcnnn~t:ant~" W. will •U?POrt our Councll Popco;n Sale 10 be h•ld on: ------. ~-----:-----:.:.·--1--+--·-------+--- ~t~~¥~~J~~~~~= --~-~~~~-~~~~i;:~ ~_-::~:~=-=-=-:: __==~:=~~~~~= ------- -- --1~---- -- - ---·----- ----- - -- ---~------------·------'----- The Chickasaw Council is looking for popcorn order forms from Scouts who have sold thi s terrific product. These forms were mailed to all Scouts in September. By collecting the forms and placing an order at the Scout office, your unit could make money. It's just that easy. Talk to your Scouts and get the form s from th e m and brin g the m to the Dunavant Scout Service Center. For more information call 327-4193 and ask for the "King Kernel." Bv Bill Amend FOX TROT 0 IT'S MoRE FUN !'~P.' ~ ~ If YOU USE THE LID AS A SHIELD. ~: O N NOVEMBER 23 RD MIL LI ONS OF BOY SCOUTS W ILL BE CO LL ECTING CANS OF FOOD A United Way Member Agency FROM DOOR TO DOOR, FRO M COAST TO COAST, AN D GIVING ITTO LOCAL AG EN CIES FO R DISTR IBUTION. TH EY' RE COUNTING O N YOUR DO NAT ION . H ELP THE Bov ScouTs HELP THE HUNGRY g u Y S C 0 U T S 6 0 F .~ .\\ E R I l A * C:O U T JNG F O R FOOD �•. Annual Boy Scout Golf Tournament Raised Sufficient Funds for Camp Renovations Approximately 160 golfers participated in the 14th Annual Chickas aw Council Golf Tournam ent at Windyk e Country Club on Monday , Septemb er 9 which raised $32,000 for re novations at a Boy Scout summer camp. The money will be used to fund a variety of improvements at Kia Kima Scout Reservation , the East Arkansas summer camp that hosts about 2,500 Memphi s-area Boy Scouts each year. Camp Kia Kima will receive a muchneeded renovation of the dining hall. "We're pleased that so many member s of the commun ity turned out to support Scouting," said Bob Salser, Scout Executive. "These much-ne eded funds will help Kia Kima remain the special place that so many Mid-South youth visit each year. " BOY SCO UT AFG HAN Lim ited Quantiliesl -c\)~ ~, otnet Jlll EAG LE SCO UT AFG HA N . Li mi ted Editionl ,,y\-a,Cll' A~ I!:IB.Q.!1Q:! THE CHICKASA W COUNCIL Chickasaw Co uncil AVAILAB LE THROUGH THE CHICK.ASA W COUNCIL The Chickasaw Council is once again pleased to make available a very special item available onty through the Chickasaw Council - a "Boy Scout Afghan." Boy Scou ts o f America For the first time ever, the Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of America, is pleased to make availabie a very special item to commemorate Scouting's highest award - "The Eagle Award." This 41rl x 6' afghan is triple woven one hundred percent cotton and comes with the Boy Scout EmtNem in browns, red , white, and blue emblazoned on beige background . This 4' x 6' afghan is triple woven one hundre d percent cotton and comes in colors of red, white, light blue, and dark blue. ect gift for anyone believing in the Scout promise . "On My Honor". Quantities are limited, so order earlyt The cost is a ohe-time special price of $44.95, which includes a plastic zippered storage bag. The cost does n2t i.nci.u..de. the shipping and handling charges of $4.00 per afghan. J. :.c ;<,.~ '.~~~'I.e.~ ..i'J • ~ r- :('3...'i e,~ ~~~ c~'O ,- ..:.o..i Bl!y_ ~Afghan°"'"'- "Eagle A ward". ~ ~ Address-------------~~~."- \.""' Name This is an item for that special person you want to 1ecognize who has ea,.Ped the'distinguished or a gift for that special someone to remind them of Scouting's mission, which is "To serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices dming their lifetime in achieving their full potential". " City/State /Zip____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Telephone VI~ "'~ ~ • The cost is a one-time special price of $44.95 , plus tax (if shipped, add $4.00 par afghan for shipping and handling.) Th is is a ygry ~mi@ for such a prized collectible! ~ ~ Quantity: Tax Shipping/handling (8.25%TN) Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ($4 .00pet~) Address ~,------------------­ Total amt. encl'd. Make checks payable to and ma.ii to: Chidusaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood Street Memphis. TN 38112 ATIN: S<:out Shop City/State/Zip - - -- - - - -- - - - - - - - -Telep hone _ _ _ _ _ ,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PREORDER TO MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE YOURS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!! Quantity: Tax Shippin g/handling (8.25% TN) ($4.00 per afghan) Total amt. encl'd. Make checks payable to and mail to: Chickasaw Co uncil. BSA 171 S. Hollywood Street Memphis. TN 38112 ATTN: Scout Shop 7 �-·, THE Scour SHOP CHICKASAW COUNCIL 'Bov ScouTs OF AMERICA 171 SOUTH HOLLYWOOD M EMPHIS, TN 38112-4899 (901) 323-7281or1-800-727-3BSA Open to the Public • Telephone orders g ladly accepted • We ship via UPS MasterCard®, VISA®, Discover®, and American Express® HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10-5, SATURDAY 10-2 INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE $15,poo IN INVENTORY MUST GO!!! 30% i ~ 40% - 50% OFF ON THESE ITEMS ... il '' v :::) ::-:: :'.:.': m () -:H tt! 0 cc co H WILL BE IN THE BOARD ROOM NOVEMBER 18-23, 1996 Members of Packs and Troops that participated in 1996 Popcorn Sales: receive 5% of al/ non-sale items in stock!!! Members of Packs and Troops that participated in Frontier to the Future: receive 5% off all non-sale items in stock!!! ' fi1 0 If Pack or Troop did BOTH - Get 10% off!!! Cubmasters-Sc outmasters z tell your parents about this GREAT SALE!!! Sorry, no phone orders on 5% and 10% off sale. DON'T MISS THIS SALE. SHOP EARLY TO GET YOUR PURCHASES FOR THE HOLIDAYS. The Scouting Seal is Your Guarantee of Quality, Excellence, and Performance THE MISSISSIPPI SCOUT EQUIPMENT STORE CAMP TALLAHA • CHARLESTON, MISSISSIPPI HOURS: F ~ iday- 1:00 ' p.m. -S:OO p.m . • Sat urdav- 10:llll ,1.111.- S:llll p .m . . � 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 VOL. 33 NO. I 0 NOVEMBER 1996 @. 1995 Quality Council Seventh Annual Learning for Life Jamboree A Success!! More than 1,000 special ed ucation children from Shelby County participated in th e seventh annual Special Needs Jamboree s po n sored by L earnin g for life, a divi s io n of th e Boy Scouts of Ameri c a Chickasaw Council. The jamboree was held a t Shelby Farms Showplace Arena on October 8 from 10 AM to I PM. The event was designed t o give mentally and physically challenged children a chance to participate in a num ber of o utdoor activities. The one d ay jamboree fea tured a variety of o utdoor activities whic h offered the youngsters an o ppo rtunity to experie nce Scouting. The children got to s h oo t a bow and arrow, pitc h a tent, and eve n use spin casting gear. There wa s also a petting zoo and canoe ride . " It was a special day for th ese c hildren ," said Ken Robb in s , cha irm an of the event. "For man y of th em, thi s is th e ir o nl y opportunity to participate in these types of acti vi ti es." The children v isite d a variety of different booths , where th ey parti cipated in activities s uch as arc hery, tent pitching an d a petting zoo. The youngsters also had the oppo rtunity to navigate a " river" donate d by Me mphis Pool Supply. The " river" is a 100 foot lo ng , 8 foo t wide, 18 inch deep above gro und pool in which the youth canoed. Learning fo r L ife , a subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America, p rov id es in-school li fe skill s curricula that enhance se lf-confidenc e motivation , a nd self-esteem. The organization currently serves more th an 4,200 MidSouth school c hildren . In addi ti o n to the special needs program , Learning for Life operates element ary, junior hi gh, and hi gh school programs. Youth Protection Council Youth Protecti o n Chairman Mike Roe a nn oun ced th e following sc hed ul e for counc il -w ide Youth Protection Training. Youth-Pro tec ti on Training will be offered by eac h di s tri ct in November a nd December. Youth Protection will be a part of a ll Cub Scout Basic Training and Scoutmaster Fundamentals thi s fa ll. All volunteers mu st be trained in Youth Protection. Place: Dunavant S cout Service Center, 171 S. Holl ywood Time: 11 :00 AM - 12 :05 PM Dates: (Saturdays) November 2, 9 16 , a nd 23 December 7, 14, 21 , and 28 I I ~I Chairman: Dr. Glen Fenter Commiss ioner: Jeff Jenkins Executive: Mark Rose 2 5 6 7 9 II 13 14 16 20 21 22- 23 23 28 2 6 8 12 13-14 17 19 21 23-25 3 I November Popcorn Distribution Day Scoutmaster Fundamentals, l E lection Day OA K ey 3 Scoutmaster Fundamentals, fl Cub Leaders Pow-Wow Den Chief Conference Veterans Day Exploring Officers Association CS/BS Roundtable 7:00 pm OA Lodge Executive Committee Scoutmaster Fundament als, III Camping Committee meeting District Commissioners meeting , 6:30 pm.; District Committee meeting , 7:30 pm ; He ritage Society D inner Exploring Memphis After Midnight Council Good Turn Day & Un iversity of Memphis Scout game Office Closed (Thank sgiving ) December Deadline: Sil v er Beaver Nominations to be submitted Hanukkah "Feed the Homeless CS/BS Roundtables , 7 :00 pm., Co uncil Annual Business meeting Webelos Leader Outdoor Training Camp Salesman meeting Distri ct Commissioners meeting, 6:30 pm. Winter begins Office Closed (Chri stmas) New Year's Eve School Ni ghts School Nights are over now and we have had a record year in recruitment. We've got new packs, new leaders , help with existi ng packs a nd a great group of kids eager to be in the Scouting program. A special thanks to anyone who helped out, (John Peeples, Keith and Margie Paluso, Pam Gunte r , Kerri Kilgore , and many more) Thank you very much. Training Training is No 1 o n our priority list now. In ord er for the kids that we have recruited to have a quality program , we have to get our new leaders trained . Let's not fall behind in this area. Any leader who is trained, please spend time answering questions from new leaders . A special thanks to Pam Gunter for condu cting F ast Start Trai ning sessions and Cub Basic training. Thanks Pam11 1 Greatjob!ll Popcorn With Christmas right around the corner, now is a good time to sell the tin buckets of popcorn. They make great gifts. This is an excellent opportunity to raise money for your pack for field trip s, pat c hes, supplies, etc. Football Game Don't mi ss out on th e University of Memphis vs. East Carolina footb all game. Thi will be a great opportun ity for all th e new pac , leader , kids, an d eve ryo ne to beco me acqu ainted. If anyone needs additional foo tball ti ckets, please let Mark Rose know by ca llin g 327-4193 . Chairman: Jud TePa ske Cammi s io ner: George Kuehl E xec uti ve: Ron Costeck November 2 S co utmaster Fundamentals, P art I , 8-4 PM , Cove nant UMC 5 C ubmaster Basic Trainin g, 7 P M, Emmanual UMC 5 Scoutmaster Fundamentals , Pan II, 7 P 7 B oy Sco ut Roundtable, 7 PM , King way Christian Church 12 Cu bmaster Basic Training , 7 PM, Emmanual UMC 14 Cub Scout Roundtable, 7 PM, Ki ng way Ch ri tian Church 2 1 D istrict Commidee meeting, 7:3 0 PM , Kingsway C hri st ian C hur c h 27 D istrict Co mmissioner's meeting, 7 :30 P M, Ki11gsway Scout Hut December 5 Boy Scout Roundtable, 7 PM , Ki ng way Scout Hu t 7 Di stri ct Record Day, 11- 3 PM, Recharter Drop-off, Scout Service Cente r, 171 S outh Hol lywood 12 Cub Scou t Roundtable , 7 PM , Kingsway Sco ut Hut Recharter It 's time to recharte r most of Eastern D istrict's units. As most of you are aware, rechartering on time is essential for nationa l records and requi re d for liability coverage and Quality Unit Awards. To assist in thi s effort, your recha rt er pack ages wi ll be made availab le at Roundtable. Additionally, we will be accepting completed pa c kag es at the Hollywood Office, and Roundtable. Please make every effort to get the recharter in a dva nce of the December 7th deadli ne compl eted. Any questions, please call Ron Costeck at 327-4193. School Night A big thanks to Ka thryn Edmonds and Rusty McKi nley and thei r staff for a great m e mbers hip drive. The September School Nights ended w ith 2197 new Boys a nd 965 new B oy Scou ts fo r Eastern Cub units! Walk-ins After School Night s, t he number o f walk-in new members often increase greatly. Pl ease make every effort to submit th e children 's application along wi th BSA regis tration fee to 171 South Ho ll ywood, BSA Office. Again, it is critical for liability coverage a nd up keep of current 2 records. Thanks 11 Akela Cub '96 Thanks to Bob Leger and the large numbe r of vo lunteers who made Akela Cub '96 such a successful event. The res ponse back to the BSA office h as been both positive and overwhelming. Thumbs-up' Welcome The Eastern Di st rict would like to extend a warm welcome to the new '96 uni ts: Yarsity-6396: Faith Pres byterian Church Yarsity-6315: Christ the Rock C hurch Cub-3 277: Richland Bapti st Churc h Cub-333 1: Church of the Incarnation EXPLORING Chairman: Robert M. Friedman E xecuti ve : Don F. Moss & Mar y E lizabeth Milek 1995 Quality District Chai rman: Ron G ilman Cammi sioner: Dave Slaughter E xecu tive: Tamm y Wiese 22-23 23 23 28 -29 2 3 12 23-25 November Exploring D ivision's M e mphis After Midn ig ht Acti vity Co un c il Good Turn (Sco uting for Food) S cout Game at University of Memphis (all Scouts get in free with uniform) S e rvice C e nter Closed for Thanksgi ving December Deadline for Nominations for Silver B eaver Award to Council Service Center Council 1997 Friends o f Scouting briefing meeting "Feed th e H omeless" activity Council An nual Business Meeting O ffice clo sed for Christmas obse rvance Special Needs Jamboree Thanks to everyone who he lp make the se venth ann ual Special Needs Jamboree a huge success. We had approximately 900 students and 400 vo lunteers at the Sh elby Showplace Arena on O c tober 8. A special thanks goes to Ken Robbins , Jamboree Chairman , fo r his excellent work on sec uring o ur activity booth. Tha nk you to e veryone and let's get ready for next year! ! MALMAISON ---. D. 'strict 1995 Quality D1 Chairman: Dr. Paul Kosko Commissioner: Hank Williams Executive: John Burnham November 1-2 "Mo nster Mash" Cub Scout Overni ghte r, Camp Tall aha 2 Scoutmaster Fundamentals, Session I, 1st UMC-Cleveland, MS 4-5 Popcorn pickup-Thompson Machinery, Greenwood, MS 4:00-6:00 pm. 5 Scoutmasters Fundamentals, Session II , 1st UMC-Cleveland, MS 9 Cub Basic Training, 10:00 a.m., Thompson Machinery, Greenwood, MS 12 District Committee/Commissioners meeting, 7:00 p.m. ; Thompson Machinery, Greenwood, MS 14 Roundtable meeting, 7:00 p.m. , St. John's UMC, Grand Blvd, Greenwood, MS 16-17 Scoutmaster's Fundamentals, Camp Tallaha, Session III December 10 District Commissioners/Committee meeting, 7 :00 p.m., Thompson Machinery, Greenwood, MS 12 Roundtable meeting, 7:00 p.m., St. Johns UMC, Grand Blvd, Greenwood, MS Monster Mash It is time for our big campout. On November 1-2, 1996, our "Monster Mash" cam pout is filled with activities for the whole family. There will be a campfire on Friday night with a costume contest. Also, there wi ll be exhibits from the police, fire , and National Turkey Federation along with bb guns, archery, and cooking out. The fee is $5.00 per person and everyone is invited. Thanks Thanks to all the packs and troops that participated in this years Council popcorn sales. Thanks for making your unit, district, and council stronger! Roundtable Come join in on the fun and find out all the exciting things happening in your district on November 14 at our monthly Roundtable meeting. Come support Gladys and Allen. Congratulations Congratulations to all of the volunteers for making this a great year for membership and unit growth in the Malmaison district. District Committee/Commissioner There will be a Di stri ct Committee and Commissioners meeting at Thompson Machinery in Greenwood on November 12 at 7:00 p.m. It is very important for the Malmaison District Committee and Commissioners to attend. Everyone is invited to attend. District Committee Listed is the Malmaison District Committee. If you have any questions , please feel free to call them: Dr. Paul Koska-Chairman; 453-1133 (work) Hank Williams-Commissioner; 459-7200 (work) James Cash-Advancement; 453-1985 (home) Allen Moses-Boy Scout Roundtable: 453-5405 (work) Louis Granes-Youth Protection; 453-3311 (work) Di ck Tipton-Program; 453-5325 (home) Gladys Fant-Cub Scout Roundtable; 887-4852 (work) NASH OBA Chairman: Rick Wells Commissioner: Capt. J ames A. Mallory Executive: Jim Mooney November 2 Popcorn Distribution Day Scoutmaster Fundamentals, (Part I), 8:30-4:00 PM 5 Scoutmaster Fundamentals, (Part II) , 7:00 PM. 7 Cub Scout Roundtable, 7 PM 9 Pow-Wow, 9 am, Germantown Baptist Church (9450 Poplar Avenue) 14 Boy Scout Roundtable, 7 PM, First United Methodist Church, Millington 16-17 Scoutmaster Fundamentals (Part III), Camp Tallaha 21 Nashoba Di strict Annual Business meeting, 7 PM 22 Popcorn money due to Council Office University of Memphis Scout game and Scouting For Food 28 Thanksgiving Day-Office Closed 29 Office Closed due to Thanksgiving Holiday December 1995 Quality District Chairman: Harold Shaw, Jr. Commissioner: Ed Donahue Executive: Garrett Williams November 5 District Annual Business meeting, 6:00 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Labor Center, 485 Beale 9 Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow 12 CS/BS Rouncltable, 7:00 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1548 Jackson 12 November Recharter clue 23 Scouting For Food & Scout Football game 28-30 Office Closed (Thanksgivi ng) December 2 3 10 10 23-26 Popcorn money due District Committee/Commissioner's meeting, 6:00 pm. , Martin Luther King, Jr. Labor Center, 485 Beale CS/BS Rouncltabl e, 7:00 p.m. , Peace Lutheran, 1548 Jackson December Recharter Due Office Closed (Christmas) November Recharters November Recharters are clue on November 12. They are to be turned in at the Scout Office or at the District November Rouncltable. Pack/Troop 104 Pack/Troop 123 Pack/Troop 141 Pack/Troop 114 Pack/Troop 138 Pack/Troop 550 Troop 632 Troop 633 Troop 634 Pack/Troop 934 Troop 635 Varsity 140 December Recharters are clue on December I 0. 3 Charters can be turned in at the Scout Office or at the District December Rouncltable. Scouting For Food Scouting For Food will be Saturday, November 23. This is a community service project that the North Central District needs to participate in. Bags for Scouting For Food will be available at our November Rouncltable. NORTHEAST Chairman: Dan Medlock Commissioner: Dr. Marty Carr Executive: Open NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI Chairman: Bill Beasley Commissioner: Brian Patterson Executive: Mark Compton 1995 Quality Dis Chairman: Dr. Bill Potter Commissioner: Jay Anderson Executive: Trey Moore November 2 Cub Leader Basic Training, 9 am- I pm. St. Luke's United Methodist Church 2 Scoutmaster Fundamentals 1, Covenant United Methodi st Church 2 Popcorn Distribution 5 Scoutmaster Fundamentals IL Covenant United Methodist Church 7 Adult Leader Rouncltables. 7 p.m .. Catholic Church of the Resurrection 9 Cub Leader Pow Wow, 9 am-4 pm. Germantown Baptist Church 14 Commissioner's Staff, 6 pm. McLemore Christian Church 14 Di strict Committee Election. 7 pm. McLemore Christian Church 16-17 Scoutmaster Fundamentals. 111. Camp Tallaha 22 Popcorn money clue 23 Scouting fo r Food and Ui1iver:;ity nf Memphis football game 28-30 Office Closed (Thanksgiving) December 5 Adult Leader Roundtahks. 7 pm. Catholic Church of the ResurreL·tiL'n 19 Commissioner's Staff. 6 p.m .. Mclemore Christian Church 23-26 Office Clnseu (Christmas) Scouting For Food The Chickasaw Council's annual "Sn1uting for Food " dri ve will be held on Saturday, November 23 , 1996. Each unit in Southeas t district is encouraged to organize your Scouts a nd adults and canvas yo ur s urrounding neighborhood s, goin g door to door, collecting canned goods and nonperi s hables for the Memphis Food Bank. Collection sites will be located at Central Church and at the Council Service Cente r. Alton Johnson, Pack 352, is coordinating thi s year's collection in Southeast district. Please notify him of the areas in which your unit would like to collect at the November 7th Roundtable. He will also have collection bags for th e co nv enience of your unit. Pl an to collect food early - 9: am-Noon. The n, pack up your unit and join us for the Universit y of Memphis football game versus East Carolina. All uniformed Scouts and leaders are admitted free through gate #2. Kick-off is at I :00 pm . Eluwak Chapter Update "Eluwak" is the name given to th e Ord e r of th e Arrow chapter made up of Southeast and South Central districts. The Order of the Arrow is an organization of honored Boy Scout ca mp e rs elected by their fellow troop members. The purpose of the OA i s to serve others and promote outdoor camping. At the rec e nt OA Lodge fall fellow ship at Camp Currier, new youth officers were elected to lead the Eluwak chapter. Th ey are as follows: Chapter Chief-Talmadge Kirkland, Troop 295 Vice Chief-Michael Schwartz, Troop 98 Secretary-Lou Geater, Troop 295 Bill Morris will continue to serve as the adult Chapter Advisor. All youth OA me mbers in Southeast and South Central di stricts are encouraged to a ttend the chapter meeting held on the first Thursday of each month , 7 p .m. , at Catholic Church of the Re surrection , 5475 Newberry (a note to Scoutmasters: Thi s meeting i s he ld in conjunction with Boy Scout Leader Roundtable for convenience. Please encourage your OA members to participate and offer transportation if needed). SOUTHWEST 0. 1995 Quality Dis Chairman: Joe Webb Commissioner: Fred Leatherwood Executive: Harold Witherspoon TALLAHA Chairman: Steve Stanford Commissioner: Dave Correro Executive: Phillip O'Reilly November 1-2 Cub overnighter, Camp Tallaha 4 Popcorn Distribution, Shelby Die Cast, 5-8 p.m. 12 District Annual Business Meeting, Union Planters Bank, Clarksdale, 7 PM 14 Cub/Boy Scout Roundtable, Clarksdale, 7PM 14 District Commissioner Meeting, Clarksdale, 7 PM 28-29 Happy Thanksgiving'! December I 0 Di stri ct Commi ttee Meeting, DS Uni on 305, Cl eve land 12 Cub/Boy Scou t Roundtable , TB A 12 Di stri ct Commi ss ioner M eeting. TBA 12 C oun cil A nnu al Bu siness M eeting , Memphis 23-25 Me rry Chri stmas Frontiers to the Future If you were not at Frontiers , you mi ssed a won derful tim e . Thi s new co operati on wit h th e Du cks Unlimited organi zation and th e C hi ckasaw Coun cil was a great s uc cess . Th a nks to all the help from th e people work ing the registration area for the Tall aha D istric t. Everyone th ere could tell wh at a good time we a ll ; had , so go ahead and make pl an to pa rti cipate in n ext year's councilwide activit y. Rechartering lt i s that tim e of year again for the majority of the units in the Tall aha District to rec harte r their uni t. The unit commi ssioners, wit h the help of distri ct commission e r Dave Correro, wi ll be contacting you abo ut thi s very import ant process. In o rder to receive t he quality unit award your unit mu st recharter on time. If you do not receive yo ur information by th e fir st of December, contact Dave Correro at 624- 2653. Pow-Wow Attenti on all C ub Scouters ! ! The annual PowWow will be he ld o n November 9. Thi s year it will be at Ge rm a ntown Baptist Church. Every Cubmaster, Den Leader, or just interested pa rent is invited to attend . Get together with the other packs in your area and let's have one big caravan to Memphi s. If yo u have any questions, please call Trudy Brister a t 747-271 2. Popcorn Popcorn pickup will be on Monday, Nove mber 4 , in Sh elby at Shelby Di e C as t. The lo ca tion will be ope n fr o m 4:00-8:00 PM. Thi s year was the bigges t year yet for th e pop co rn sa le in the Tallaha Di strict , winh over 20 unit s se llin g. A big thank yo u goes to our popcorn chairman Bill Knight. It you have a ny questi ons abo ut pic kup or payment , please ca ll him at 627-4915 . Happy Holidays With th e holiday season upon , it is ti me for us to refl ect on wha t a successful year we have had in the Tallaha Di strict. There is no way th at I could e ver thank all leaders and vo lunteers fo r the hundreds and th ousands of hours they have given to thi s wo nd e rful movem e nt. Without all of you, our young men would not have the opportunity to enjoy the best youth program going today. Thank you and have a fun and safe ho liday season. WASHINGTON Chairman: Collins Brent Commissioner: Ray Roberts District Executive: Bill Baird November 1-2 Cub Ove rnighter "Mon ster Mash", Camp Tall aha 4 4 5 9 14 Popcorn Distribution Day, Brent Supply in Greenville Di strict Committee meeting and annual Boy Scout meeting; 7:00 p.m., First Presbyte rian Church , Nunan H all Cub Leaders Pow Wow in Memphis, Germantown Baptist Church, 9450 Poplar Avenue (at John so n Road) Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:00 p.m., at Leland Scout Hut 2 1 28-29 District Commissioner meeting, 6:30 p.m. Office Closed for (Thanksgiving) 3 12 December Di strict Committee meeting; 7:00 pm, First Presby terian Church , Nunan Hall Cub Scout and Boy Scout R oundtabl e, 7:00 p.m ., Leland Scout Hut 19 23-25 31 Di stri c t Commissioners meetin g, 6:30 pm O ffice Closed (Christmas) Key - 3 meetin g Electricity and American Labor Merit Badge Classes The International Brotherhoo d of El ectrical Workers wi ll b e offering c l asses for the Electricity and American Labor merit badges in January of 1997. These classes will be o p e n to all interested Scouts in the Chickasaw Council. The classes will be held on January 7th, 14th , 21st and 28th from 7:00-9 :00 p.m. The classes will be at the IBEW Union Hall , 18709 Madison Avenue , Memphis. If there is enough interest in these classes, we will offer them at different times throughout the year. We would ask th a t a ny Scoutmasters that have interested Scourers in one or both classes, either in January or at some other time during the year, please contact Paul Shaffer at 726-4060 to enroll their Scouts in the class. I Council Calendar \ovember 9 Cub Scout Leaders · Pow Wow, Germantown Baptis t Church 20 Council Camping Commi ttee Meeting 22 De adline: All dollars from popcorn orders du e to Council Service Center 22-23 Exploring di vision Memphis After Midnight activity 23 Council Good Tum activity (Scouting for Food) 28-29 Service Center closed, Thanksgiving observance December 2 Deadline for nominations for Silver Beaver Award to Council Service Center 3 Council 1997 Friends of Scouting briefing meeting 8 "Feed the Homeless " activity 12 Council Annual Business Meeting 13-14 Webelos Lead er Outdoor Training 17 1997 Summer Camp promotion committee training 23-25 Office closed for Christmas observance Congratulations ~. . New Eagle Scouts '"' Troop 260 Bradley Aaron Cathey Livin g Word Lutheran Church Troop 364 Samuel Reed Rutherford Ba/moral Presbyterian Church Troop 340 Mark Daniel Bishop Germantown Presbyterian Church Troop 340 Nathan Michael Wright Germantown Presbyterian Church Troop 74 Kristopher Louis Anderson Knights of Columbus #7449 1997 KKSR Reservations Osage Wee k 1 Week 2 Week3 Week4 Week 5 Camp sit e 6/15-21 6/22-28 6/29-7/5 7/6-12 7/13-19 Bobwhite LOS Mem Copperhead T- 102 Nort h Stake White Horse T-51 No rth Stake Broken Bow T-23 1$ Whispering T-56$ T-64 Rapid s Turkey Run T-56$ T- 64 Fox Fire T- 51 1$ Cedar Rock T- 13$ T-460 T-415 Running T- 2$ T-444/ Deer T-358 Crazy Wolf T-54 1$ T-86$ Talking T-352 T-22 1 T-503/ Turtle T-528 Yello w Dog T-3415 T-255 T-1 7$ Dancing Bear T-57 T-370/378 T-330 T-443 T-70 1 Cherokee Gho st Drum T-207 Big Foot T-111 * T-48 T-632 Whippoorwill T-25 T-229$ T-417 T-23 T-63 5 Dry Bones T-555 T-240 T-240 T-633 Arrowhead T-34$ T-34$ T-83$ T-63 4$ Hoot Owl T-75 T- 33 1 T-8 3$ T-4 10$ Rocky Top T-63 6 Flintstone T-4 58 Long Knife Black J ack $= Deposit paid *Out of Council Osage Camp site Hickory Locust Black Oak Adirondack Elm C herry Pine Tree Magnolia Lake Beac h In Honor Of 1997 Camp Tall aha Reservations Week 1 6/8-14 T-200$ T- 200$ ' Weck 2 Week3 Cub Camp 6/15-21 6/22-28 6/29-7/2 T-2713$ T-40414 T-2 15 A Lasting Way To Remember Someone You Care About NOVEMBER 1996 Cub Camp 716-9 Exploring 7/20-26 Cub Camp 7/ 9-12 Donor Mr. Fred Camey's Birthday ....................... ..... ...... .. .. .... ... .... ... .. ....... ........ . Dr. John R. Austin In Memory Of Donor Gail Weeks .............. .. ......................... .... ... ........ ......... . ......... .. .. .......... . Elliot and Sandra Abel Calvin Moore ..... ......... ... ... ....... ....... ... .................................................... Judy and Doug Ware Martha Jane Young ............ ... .. ........ ..... .......... ........................................ .......... Frank B. Mund Martha Jane Young ..... ...... ... .. ............. .. . ..... ..... .... ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... . Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lyon James Burton Harwood .. ......... .... .. ....... ... ... ............. .. ... ... ............. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lyon Betty Laycook ............ ............ ... ..... .... .... ... ... .... ......... ... ..... ........... Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lyon t 5 Wood Badge 197 Wood Badge is considered by many as a peak experience in t heir Scouting careers . It has bee n a source of trainin g and in spiration t o thousands of Scouters. In turn, the se Scout Leaders have affected the lives of millions of America's youth. A r e yo u " d elivering the promise "? The overa ll objective of Wood Badge training is t o provide p art icipants with a meaningful experien ce to Scouting that wi ll enhance the ir knowle dge and create a deeper unde rstand ing of the ir roles and respon sibili ties as leaders . Wood Badge Co urse SR 184 w ill be a three weeke nd co ur se offe red to q ual ified registered Scouters. The c o urse will be held for three weeke nd s beginning Marc h 22-23, 199 7 , aga in, on April 4-6, 1997 and e nding with April 25-27, 1997. You must attend all three weekends . There wi ll be a n or ientation held on February 16 , 1997, a t the Tomahawk Lodge. Total cost wi l l be $130 .00. For more infor mation please contact Jim S ta n for d , Co ur se Scoutmaste r, 90 I-761- 1040 or Don Burke , Counc il A d visor at 90 1-327-41 93. A United Way Member Agency Yo u ca n count on us! dd ~ eiii:L° gawTftet: popcnnn~t:ant~" W. will •U?POrt our Councll Popco;n Sale 10 be h•ld on: ------. ~-----:-----:.:.·--1--+--·-------+--- ~t~~¥~~J~~~~~= --~- ~~~~ -~~~~i;:~ ~_-::~:~=-=-=-:: __ ==~:=~~~~~= ------- -- --1~---- -- - ---·- ---- -------- ---~------------·------'----- FOX TROT 0 !'~P.' ~ Wanted! The Chickasaw Council is looking for popcorn ord er forms from Scouts who have so ld thi s te rrifi c p ro duct. T hese forms were mailed to all Sc outs in September. By collecting th e forms and placing an order at the Scout office, your un it could make m oney . It's just that easy. Talk to your Scouts and g et the form s from the m and bri n g the m to the Dunavant Scout Service Center. For more information call 327-4193 and a sk for the "Ki ng Kernel." Bv Bill Am end IT'S MoRE FUN If YOU USE THE LID AS A SHIELD. ~ ~: g u Y S C 0 U T S 0 F .~ .\\ E R I l A * 6 O N NOVEMBER 23 RD MILLI ONS OF BOY SCOUTS WI LL BE COLLECTING CANS OF FOOD FROM DOOR TO DOOR, FROM COAS T TO COAST, AND GIV ING ITTO LOCAL AG EN CIES FO R D ISTR IBUT ION. TH EY'RE COUNTING O N YOUR D ON AT ION . H ELP THE Bov ScouTs HELP THE HUNGRY C:O U T JNG F O R FOOD •. Annual Boy Scout Golf Tournament Raised Sufficient Funds for Camp Renovations BOY SCOUT AFGHAN ~, otnet Jlll . -c\)~ Lim it ed Quantiliesl ,,y\-a,Cll' A~ I!:IB.Q.!1Q:! THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL C hickasaw Council Boy Scou ts o f America Th e Chickasaw Council is once ag ain pleased to make available a very special item available onty through the Chickasaw Council - a "Boy Scout Afghan." This 41rl x 6' afghan is trip le woven one hundred percent cotton and comes with the Boy Scout EmtNem in browns, red , white, and blue emblazoned on beige background. ect gift for anyone believing in the Scout promise . "On My Honor". Quantities are limited, so order earlyt The cost is a ohe-time special price of $44.95, which includes a plastic zippered storage bag. The cost does n2t i.nci.u..de. the shipping and handling charges of $4.00 per afghan. J. :.c ;<,.~ Bl!y_ ~Afghan°"'"'- ~ '.~~~'I.e.~ " ..i'J • ~ \.""' Name ~ r- :('3 ... 'i e,~ Add res s-------------~~~."- • ~~~ c~'O City/State/Zip_____________ VI~ ..:.o..i Telephone "'~ ~ ,- ~ ~ Quantity: Tax Shipping/handling Total amt. encl'd. (8.25%TN) ($4 .00pet~) Make checks payable to and ma.ii to: Chidusaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood Street Memphis. TN 38112 A TIN: S<:out Shop PREORDER TO MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE YOURS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!!! 7 Approximately 160 golfers participated in the 14th Annual Chickasaw Council Golf Tournament at Windyke Country Club on Monday, September 9 which raised $32,000 for re novations at a Boy Scout summer camp. The money will be used to fund a variety of impro vements at Kia Kima Scout Reservation , the East Arkansas summer camp that ho sts about 2,500 Memphis-area Boy Scouts each year. Camp Kia Kima will receive a muchneeded renovation of the dining hall. "We're pleased that so many members of the community turned out to support Scouting," said Bob Sals er, Scout Executive. "These much-needed funds will help Kia Kima remain the special place th at so man y Mid-South youth visit each year. " EAGLE SCOUT AFGHAN Li mi te d Ed itionl AVAILAB LE THROUGH THE CHICK.ASA W COUNCIL For the first time ever, the Chickasaw Counci l, Boy Scouts of America, is pleased to make availabie a very special item to commemorate Scouting's highest award - "The Eagle Award." Th is 4' x 6' afghan is triple woven one hundre d percent co tton and comes in colors of red, white, light blue, and dark blue. This is an item for that special person you want to 1ecognize who has ea,.Ped the'distin guished "Eagle A ward". or a gift for that special someone to remind them of Scouting 's mission, which is "To serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethi cal choices dming their lifetime in achieving their full potential". The cost is a one-time sp ecial price of $44.95, plus tax (if shipped, add $4.00 par afghan for shipping and handling.) This is a ygry ~mi@ for such a prized collectible! Name ___________________ _ A ddress ~,------------------City/ State/Zip ------------------ Telephone _____ , ____________ _ Quantity : Tax Shipping/handling Total amt. encl'd. (8.25% TN) ($4.00 per afghan) Make checks payable to and mail to: Chickasaw Co uncil. BSA 171 S. Hollywood Street Memphis. TN 38112 ATTN: Sco ut Shop v :::) ::-:: :'.:.': -:- m () H tt! 0 cc co H fi1 0 z THE Scour SHOP CHICKASAW COUNCIL 'Bov ScouTs OF AMERICA 171 SOUTH HOLLYWOOD M EMPHIS, TN 38112-4899 (901) 323-7281or1-800-727-3BSA Open to the Public • Telephone orders g ladly accepted • We ship via UPS MasterCard ®, VISA ®, Discover®, and American Express® HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10-5, SATURDAY 10-2 INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE $15,poo IN INVENTORY MUST GO!!! 30% ~ 40 % - 50 % OFF ON THESE ITEMS ... i il WILL BE IN THE BOARD ROOM ' ' NOVEMBER 18-23, 1996 Members of Packs and Troops that participated in 1996 Popcorn Sales: receive 5 % of al/ non-sale items in stock!!! Members of Packs and Troops that participated in Frontier to the Future: ' rec eive 5% off all non-sale items in stock!!! If Pack or Troop did BOTH - Get 10 % off!!! Cubmasters-Scoutmasters tell your parents about this GREAT SALE!!! Sorry, no phone orders on 5 % and 10 % off sale. DON' T MISS THIS SALE. SHOP EARLY TO GET YOUR PURCHASES FOR THE HOLIDAYS. The Scouting Seal is Your Guarantee of Quality, Excellence, and Performance THE MISSISSIPPI SCOUT EQUIPMENT STORE CAMP TALLAHA • CHARLESTON, MISSISSIPPI HOURS: F~ iday -1:00 p.m. -S:OO p.m. • Sat urdav - 10:llll ,1.111. - S:llll p.m . ' . -· , 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 1996 Title A name given to the resource 1996 (Nov) 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 Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Vince Sutherland Chickasaw Council Newsletter Newsletter