Summer in the Boy Scouts of America is
truly a magical time. A Scout’s first trip
to Boxwell for summer camp will create
memories that will last a lifetime and be
shared with the next generation of outdoor
enthusiasts. Thank you to all of those
volunteers and parents that gave of their
time this summer to take young men and
women into the outdoors and provide
opportunities that they may not get
anywhere else. You are truly making a
difference.
I know my Eagle Scout son, Matthew, and the friends he grew up
with in Boy Scout Troop 114 looked forward to their summers at
Boxwell. They always came home with incredible stories of their
adventures from the week. Whether it was the mile swim or the
overnighter for Wilderness Survival Merit Badge, they always
had a tale to share.
At the time this issue of Jet Trails is headed to the press, there are
over 1,000 Scouts, volunteer leaders, parents and staff members
at Boxwell for week one of camp. There are also crews from the
Middle Tennessee Council arriving at Latimer, Philmont, Sea
Base and the Northern Tier. High adventure opportunities abound
across the country and in our own backyard for our Scouts.
A quality camping program is vital to your Scouting unit. The
new Journey to Excellence (JTE) program focuses on camping as
one of thirteen key objectives to gauge the quality of each unit’s
program. Some of the other areas are advancement, retention and
membership growth, trained leadership, service, planning,
budgeting, on time rechartering and self assessment.
If you haven’t spent time reviewing the Journey to Excellence
program, I would ask you to do so. You can find the information
in your Volunteer Information Planning (VIP) packet or at
www.scouting.org. If you need any part of it explained, please
ask your commissioner, your executive or a friend. Rest assured
you will not be the only one.
The Journey to Excellence program is designed to help all of us
measure the quality of our program, determine areas for
improvement, and ultimately give every Cub Scout, Boy Scout
and Venturer the best possible Scouting experience. You are
preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over
their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath
and Law, and for that, I say “Thank You!”
Julius Johnson
Council President
Council Calendar
Summer 2011 saw another great season of
summer camp, high adventure, and great Scout
unit outings from Tiger Cubs to Venture
Crews. Soon, we will be actively rounding up
new members and volunteer leaders as we
begin another program year. Thanks to all
volunteers throughout the Middle Tennessee
Council for making our programs successful
and for taking time to instill character and
values in our young people.
Your Commissioners are hard at work assisting units with
program suggestions, quality round-table meetings, recharter
assistance, and general well-visit check ups! If your unit could
use a good consultant or even some “doctoring,” don’t hesitate to
contact your District Commissioner!
Calling all registered Commissioners and those who would like to
start down the Commissionering trail! Mark your calendars for
November 5, 2011. Our 4th Annual Middle Tennessee Council
Commissioner College is slated for the first Saturday in
November. The event will be hosted by Troop 1 at Brentwood
United Methodist Church and will include special presentations
and surprises.
The College is a daylong training and fellowship for those who
provide service to Scouting units. It is possible to earn a
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral Degree in Commissioner
Science. We also have advanced studies and continuing
education for those who have completed their degree work or
choose to attend without the formality of perusing a degree.
Sign up online at www.mtcbsa.org. Space is limited, so sign up
early! Last year, our College attracted volunteers from a dozen
outside councils. The MTC Commissioners College is known as
one of the best in the entire country. This fact is due in no small
part to the work of Tim Acree who serves as Director for the
College. Tim has assumed a wonderful group of deans, faculty,
and staff to lead this year’s College.
Finally, congratulations to Assistant Council Commissioners Dr.
John Lea and Tim Acree. Dr. Lea was named Southern Region
Commissioner at the National Meeting of the Boy Scouts of
America held recently in San Diego. Tim Acree, who has served
on the National Commissioner Support Staff, was promoted to
Training Chair for the National Commissioner Support Staff.
Tim leads Commissioner Training at Philmont Training Center in
addition to his tireless efforts within our own Council. Please
join me in congratulating both Scouters for their
accomplishments and faithful service.
Greg Pope
Council Commissioner
Executive Committee
COUNCIL OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Julius T. Johnson
MARKETING
Tom Adkinson
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Andrew W. Byrd
PROPERTIES
John Harney
COUNCIL COMMISSIONER
Greg Pope
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Lattie N. Brown
Dr. E. James Burton
Ray Capp
William R. DeBerry
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Joe Russell
TRUSTEE / CHAIRMAN
Waymon L. Hickman
DISTRICT OPERATIONS
TREASURER
Samuel J. Belk
CENTRAL AREA
Ward Wilson
ASSISTANT TREASURERS
Bob Gessler
Carolyn Yates
WESTERN AREA
Harvey Church
VICE PRESIDENTS
EASTERN AREA
Penny Carroll
DISTRICT OPERATIONS
Steve Morris
PROGRAM CHAIRS
PROGRAM
J. B. Baker
ACTIVITIES
Jay Holloman
SCOUTREACH
Rev. Harold Love, Jr.
CAMPING
David Davidson
TRAINING
Don Miller
ADVANCEMENT
Greg Cashion
FINANCE
Tony Thompson
MEMBERSHIP/RELATIONSHIPS
Jim Schmitz
ADMINISTRATION
MG Max Haston
HEALTH AND SAFETY
John Garland
LATIMER PROGRAM
Dr. Robert Bell
VENTURING
Sherry McGugin
MANPOWER
Steve Blackmon
About the Cover:
Over 2000 boys attended Cub Scout Day Camps across the Middle Tennessee Council throughout June. Thanks to Cub Scout mom
Laurie Canaan Corbin for catching our cover photo at Cherokee Twilight Camp. The local fire station showed up to cool the group
down after a busy week at camp.
Do you think you have a photo that could be used for Jet Trails? Please email webmaster@mtcbsa.org if you think we could use it. If
we select your photo for the cover of Jet Trails you will receive a $25 gift certificate to the Scout Shop.
SCOUT EXECUTIVE
Hugh Travis
July
2-4
3-9
5
7
8-10
10
10-16
11-14
17-23
Independence Day - Office, Scout Shops & Camps Closed
Week #4 @ Boxwell
LDS Relationships Committee Meeting
Kodiak Ten Day Out
Cub Resident Session #3
Philmont Contingent Leaves
Week #5 @ Boxwell
Webelos Resident Camp Session #5
National Youth Leadership Training
Kodiak @ Latimer
Grimes High Adventure Week
20
Catholic Committee on Scouting
23
Popcorn Unit Kernel Orientation - Option #1
Philmont Contingent Returns
27-8/7 World Scout Jamboree - Sweden
29-31 BSA Whitewater Youth School
August
1-6
Order of the Arrow - National Indian Summer
4
Membership Committee Meeting
6
Popcorn Unit Kernel Orientation - Option #2
Outdoor Leadership Skills - Boy Scouts (Split session 1)
Trainers EDGE
Smashville Dodgeball Challenge - Cookeville
8
Song of the Eagle presented by the Kwahadi, Kossa & Koshare Dancer
8-10
Staff Development Conference
9
Venturing Committee Meeting
10
Exploring Committee Meeting
12-14 OA Fall Ordeal
13
Day Camp Administration Meeting
Smashville Dodgeball Challenge - Murfreesboro
16
Council Key 3
17
Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting
17-19 Top Hands - San Antonio, TX
18
Protestant Relationships Committee Meeting
20
Outdoor Leadership Skills - Boy Scouts (Split Session 2)
21
Smashville Dodgeball Challenge - Metro Nashville Area
23
Scouting For Food District Chair Orientation
Advancement Committee Meeting
High Adventure Committee Meeting
26-28 Wood Badge Session #1
27
Smashville Dodgeball Challenge - Clarksville
28
Smashville Dodgeball Challenge - Lebanon
30
Popcorn Sales Kickoff
31
Popcorn Show & Sell Orders Due
September
1
Finance Committee Meeting
3-5
Labor Day - Office, Scout Shops & Camp Closed
6
Scoutreach Committee Meeting
9-11
Venturing Summit
10
Popcorn Show & Sell Pick-Up
12
Health & Safety Committee Meeting
13
Executive Board Meeting
16-18 OA Fall Fellowship
17
Popcorn Blitz Day
19
Camping Committee Meeting
21
Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting
23-25 Wood Badge Session #2
Rappelling Certification Weekend
24
Boy Scouts Sporting Clays Fun Shoot
29-30 Rosh Hashanah
30-10/2 Fall JROTC Weekend
Every Cub Pack, Scout Troop and Venture Crew wants to expand their program to reach more families across this Council. The
Council’s Membership committee will be focusing on each of the Traditional programs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing. Each
of these programs has different approaches to recruiting new youth into their respective programs.
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts recruit most of their new youth through a School Night recruitment program.
v Districts will have Round up Teams who will assist each Cub Pack to conduct an effective recruitment.
v Cub Leaders make sure to contact your District’s School Night Team coordinator to set up your School Night.
v Pass the word to non Scouts to get them excited about the upcoming meeting.
WEBELOS to Scout Transition is another important role in Cub Scout program when Cub Scouts transition into a
Scout Troop.
v Each Pack needs to contact Troop leaders to start the transition program. Troop leaders need to contact Pack leaders to let
the WEBELOS know that they have an active program to join into the fun.
v It is a two way program. Packs need to contact Troops and Troops need to contact Packs. To get an accurate list of Packs
and Troops contact your District Membership Chairman or your Unit Commissioner.
Boy Scouts
v
Troops need to schedule a Troop Open House to be held during the Fall.
The best time to do this would be September, so that the new Scouts can attend the fall camporee.
Contact your District Membership Chairman to get the details on how to conduct a successful Troop Open House.
v
The Middle Tennessee Council proudly recognized a record-breaking number of
new Eagle Scouts on April 30, 2011 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention
Center. The event featured a variety of top notch speakers including Eagle Scout
Reception Chairman, Dr. Robert Bell; Congressman Jim Cooper; Congressman
Debra Maggart; and featured speaker, Rear Admiral Vinson Smith.
The annual Eagle Banquet is an opportunity to recognize the many young men who
achieve Scouting’s highest rank each year. In 2010, the Council shattered the old
record for new Eagle Scouts with a total of 436, which is an increase of over one
hundred from the previous year. Middle Tennessee communities reaped well over
$1 million in community service work from Eagle Projects alone in 2010.
Special thanks to Lelan Statom for leading the search for Eagle Mentors, to event
coordinators Carla Gaster, Paula McClain, and Donna Winston, and to Paul Randall
Dickerson for serving as the voice over.
Congratulations to all of the Eagle Scouts as well as the families who have
supported them through their Scouting experience.
Pictured Below left to right: Hugh Travis recognizes Dr. John Lea and Ted
LaRoche, Jr. as the 2010 Class of Eagles Honorees; James Milam, Jr. and Justin
Orrand accept the Walter R. Courtenay Award.
Venturing
v
v
Venture Crews need to coordinate an Open House to invite potential Crew members.
Every Crew has programs that will attract new members. The important thing is that current Crew members need to let
their friends know what they are doing on weekends so they can join in on the excitement.
Recruit A Friend & Win
Recruit a friend between August 1 & November 11 and you will get a Centennial Recruiter Patch and have a chance to win prizes
such as electronics, camping gear and other items. You are entered each time you recruit a new Scout. Recruit 3 friends and get 3
chances to win.
Qualifying Scouts must be submitted to the Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America by November 18, 2011. Drawing will
be held on Thursday, December 1, 2011.
Make sure to tell your unit’s leader to enter you in the drawing! Check mtcbsa.org under News & Upcoming Events for a
Recruitment Report Form.
Kentucky Fried Chicken is again serving as the major sponsor of the Middle Tennessee Council
2011 Fall Roundup. KFC’s sponsorship is paying for roundup materials used to recruit new
youth into our scouting programs. The Middle Tennessee Council thanks KFC and all our
friends of Scouting who support the mission of the BSA.
Trainer’s EDGE
August 6, 2011
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Boy Scout Service Center
Next time you see him, congratulate
Cory Walker from Ship 360. Cory
led the Council in 2010 as the first
Council Boatswain and has been elected as the incoming 2012 Venturing President
and will serve as a member of the Council’s Executive Board.
Cory has held many leadership positions in both his Boy Scout Troop and Sea
Scout Ship. He has worked on staff for many Council Events including VLSC
training, Klondike Derby, Council Jamboree, and Venturing Rendezvous. Cory
has earned many accolades over his Scouting Career including the Arrow of Light,
Long Cruise Award, 50 Miler Award, Bronze Award in Outdoors, Religion, and
Sea Scouts. He has also completed all requirements for the Venturing Gold and
Silver awards and attained the rank of Life Scout. Last year, Cory was elected as
our first Council Boatswain.
Cory will be a great asset to our Council and to the young men and women in our
Venturing Crews, and we thank him for the good work he is about to undertake!
Trainer’s EDGE replaces the Trainer
Development Conference as the required trainthe-trainer course for Wood Badge and NYLT
staffs. The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE course
is to provide and help develop the platform skills
of a trainer. It is meant to supplement the
practice offered through Wood Badge and NYLT
staff development with a focus on the participant
while raising the level of skill a trainer brings to
the staff experience. Only practice can polish
these skills, but this course is intended to “train
the trainer” on behaviors and resources while
offering hands-on experience in methods and
media.
This year’s Eagle Banquet recognized four
young men whose bravery and quick thinking
have saved lives – including one who is being
honored twice.
John McCowan, age 14, was in a moving
car with his mother when she suffered a seizure.
He was able to guide the car to a safe stop,
render first aid, and signal a passing motorist to
call 911.
Phillip Huckaby, age 18, administered
The 2011 fall Cub and Family campout at Boxwell Scout Reservation will be held during the month of October. Each of the
weekends will be packed full of activities such as: Archery, BB Gun, Fishing, and many more exciting activities.
Each of the weekends will be open for any Pack to attend. So, get your calendars out, and plan for the weekend that best fits
your schedule. Registration will be open on August 1st. Check out the Council’s website, www.mtcbsa.org, for more
information and registration forms.
Weekends available are:
October 7 – 9, 2011
October 14 – 16, 2011
October 21 – 23, 2011
October 28 – 30, 2011
CPR to his father for nearly 10 minutes while
waiting for paramedics to arrive.
Jack Elliott, age 11, pulled to safety a friend
who was swallowing water and struggling to stay
afloat while swimming in the Harpeth River.
Will Johnston, age 14, rescued a two-yearold who had pulled off his floaties and
disappeared underwater at a public pool. At a
later date, Will also successfully administered the
Heimlich Maneuver to his choking mother after
others had failed. He will receive two different
medals.
NESA Middle Tennessee held its kickoff meeting on May 22nd at the Scout
Service Center. NESA Middle Tennessee is an extension of the Middle
Tennessee Council Alumni outreach. There were 41 NESA members in
attendance, and of those 41 attendees, at least 35 had no current
relationship with Scouting. This certainly was a “Reconnect, Rekindle, Reengage” event.
There was a high level of excitement about the reformation of this
Committee. They were also excited about the current state of Scouting
nationally and in Middle Tennessee. The agenda included an Overview and
Mission of NESA Middle Tennessee and an introduction of Committee
Chairmen by Tim Acree. The new chairmen are: Activities – Matt
Windsor, Awards/Recognition – Kempf Stark, and Finances – Stephen
Rutledge. The Membership/Recruiting chair is unfilled at this time. Each
Committee Chairman introduced themselves and reviewed their roles.
Hugh Travis presented updates about Boxwell and Latimer, and Danny
Sutherland reviewed a brief history of NESA.
If you are an Eagle Scout and interested in attending the next NESA activity
or to become a NESA member, please contact Tim Acree
(tim.acree@comcast.net) or Danny Sutherland (dsutherland@mtcbsa.org).
Thank you to all Middle Tennessee Packs, Troops, and Volunteers who participated in
this year’s 2011 Memorial Day Flag Placement event. Over 2,000 Scouters placed flags
on the graves of over 40,000 soldiers throughout Middle Tennessee. This very special
event is a 40 year tradition that continues to grow each year.
Congratulations go to Melissa Paris, our incoming
Council Boatswain! Last year, Melissa served as our
Council’s first Venturing President and led our VOA with
great enthusiasm and skill. Like last year, she will
contimue to serve as a member of the Council Executive
Board. Besides being an outstanding honors student and making plans to attend
Tennessee Tech this fall, Melissa has been in Venturing for 4 years and has served
in many leadership roles there including Crew President twice, Crew Vice
President, and Crew Secretary. Melissa has earned her Bronze Award in Outdoors
and Arts & Hobbies, her Gold Award, and most recently her Venturing Silver
Award. She was awarded the Corps of Discovery Leadership Award for
exemplifying strong leadership and great enthusiasm in Venturing.
Melissa is a member of Ship 851 and has been a Sea Scout for 3 years. She has
earned her Apprentice and Ordinary Awards. Currently, she is the Ship’s Yeoman.
Melissa is very excited about her new position as MTC Sea Scout Boatswain and
cannot wait to help guide both Venturing and Sea Scouting into the bigger and
better programs she knows they can be.
On April 1st, over 110 youth and adults gathered for the
2010 Venturing Rendezvous. The Rendezvous was a
great experience for everyone who came out. Thanks go
to Cliff Adams for a very successful event. We had a
texting-while-driving, “hands on” experience. Rifle and
handgun ranges were open for shooting sports, and there
was an awesome ropes course set up. Several Sea Scout
Ships came out and were a big part of Saturday’s
activities. We ended the evening with a blind drum
walk to the lodge where everyone gathered for snacks
and socializing! If you have a Crew and did not go to
the Rendezvous, you missed out on a whole lot of good
times. Please plan to attend next year – go ahead and
put it on your calendar now for April 13-15, 2012 at
Camp Boxwell.
Wood Badge is all of these and more. It is the premier Scouting adult training course - the "PhD"
of Scouting. Wood Badge targets any adult in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Venturing that wants to
improve his or her program to enhance the Scouts' experience. How do we do it? We do it
through two intensive three day weekends of training. It is a mentally challenging adult adventure
where you experience the life of a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venture Scout. Each day represents
a week in the life of one of these Scouts. The program is in part hands-on with many patrol based
activities, each activity having a special purpose which becomes evident during or shortly after
the activity. Each lecture consists of short, concise, fast-paced talks provided by your highly
motivated and enthusiastic Wood Badge staff. If that's not enough to motivate you, we promise
you will eat better at Wood Badge than at any event you've experienced at Boxwell. All of the
above we offer at a fraction of the cost of large corporations.
You may call Kurt Kowalski, Course Director, at 931-624-6486 or David Zimmerle, Wood Badge
Staff Advisor, at 615-383-9724 or 1-800-899-7268. A brochure is available at www.mtcbsa.org
under News & Upcoming Events.
The Fourth Annual College of Commissioner Science will be held on Saturday,
November 5, 2011 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist
Church. The tuition will be $25 for the day and will include a light breakfast and
lunch.
Every Commissioner is expected to attend this annual training event. This
year, the college will offer two new curriculums. There will be a Continuing
Education program for those who hold a master degree and do not wish to earn their Doctorate. This
program will be led by Dean Randy Worcester. In addition, there will be an Advanced Studies
program for the instructors and those who already hold a Doctorate which will be led by Dean
Patricia Cashon.
“Learning is a lifetime activity. As commissioners, we must continually adjust our
skills to provide a more valuable service to our units. Therefore, commissioners
should view learning as an important part of their Scouting lives – every month,
every year.” - From the Preface to “Continuing Education section of the
Administration of Commissioner Service Manual.”
If you have any questions please contact
Dean Tim Acree at tim.acree@comcast.net
or
Maribeth Hughes at mhughes@bsamail.org
Thanks to all the posts that participated in the 2011
Weekend, and special thanks to our host, Collinwood
Fire Department Post 52. This year, there were lots of
great training opportunities that mixed the best of
training and competition. Post 473 from Dickson, TN
will host the 2012 Fire EMS weekend.
This is your chance to experience Dodgeball Challenge!
The sport where YOU are the TARGET!
All Scouts, parents, and businesses are welcome to play. Challenge your closest rival troop or even your leaders!
Get your team together, and register online! Mark your calendars for one or ALL of these sites!
DATE
CITY
LOCATION
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Cookeville
Tennessee Tech
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Murfreesboro
MTSU
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Metro Nashville Area
A-Game in Cool Springs
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Clarksville
APSU
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Lebanon
Cumberland University
Visit www.dodgeballchallenge.com for information, registration and a chance to challenge your friends through email.
Venturing
Leadership Summit
Volunteer
Information Planning
Sessions
Calling all Venturers and
Sea Scouts!
Take some time immediately after
reading this, and register for the
Venturing Leadership Summit! You can
come Saturday only to get your ILSC
Training and have lunch with us, or you
can come for the whole weekend to
enjoy some great activities and socialize
with other Sea Scouts and Venturers.
Some of the activities we plan to offer
are rappelling and climbing, mountain
biking, shooting sports, boating,
geocaching, volleyball, movies, a guitar
hero challenge, and more! We will also
be installing the new 2011 Venturing
officers and recognizing our 2010
Venturing Leadership Award winners.
Look on our website for more
information and the registration forms.
The Summit will be held at
Latimer High Adventure
Reservation on September 9-11,
and the deadline to register is
August 31.
In May, volunteers attended the annual VIP
events to learn about upcoming activities,
trainings, popcorn sale and many other needs
for units. If you missed the event, packets
are available for download at
www.mtcbsa.org under Volunteers, Unit
Support.
The Navigators Scholarship program announced the 2011 recipients. The
scholarships were given to Metro Nashville Public School AVID students.
Requirements for the program included participation in the AVID college prep
program, community service, an Exploring program or job shadow, application
completion, and interview process.
$13,000 recipients include Jasmine Davis, Merna Farag, Wayuana
Demonbreun, and D’Shaun Jones
$1,000 recipients: Chouly Bounyeng, Timia Brown, Porscha Carter,
Shannon Fulghum, D’Shaunna Garrett, Omesha Hutcherson, Martina Jackson,
Jerushahd Jorguenson, Tiffany Mendez, Aisha Nichols, Kendall Renfroe,
Colleen Ryan, Destiny Sirivong, Deyon Southall and Sonia Torres.
The Navigators Scholarship is sponsored by Shoney’s. Each year, Shoney’s
hosts a golf tournament and dinner concert event to raise funds for the
scholarships. The event will be held on September 20th and 21st at the
Gaylord Springs Golf Course. The 20th will consist of a live and silent auction
and then a concert featuring country singer Daryll Worley. The golf outing will
take place the following morning.
For more information on the tournament please contact Kim Brisson at
615-463-6279.
Dr. John Lea has been appointed the Southern Region Commissioner for the BSA. In his
new position, he will oversee commissioner services with 93 councils within the southern
region.
Personally, Dr. Lea practices cardiac surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He has
served Scouting on the unit and district level in addition to serving the council as a board
member, as Council Commissioner for 3 years, as Advancement Chairman, and on two Long
Range Strategic Planning committees. On the national level, he has served as a Southern
Region Board member, Southern Region Vice-President of Program, Southern Region VicePresident for the Outdoor Adventure Group, and Chief Medical Officer for the Southern
Region during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
On May 21st, Latimer High Adventure Reservation was the site for a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lake
Joe Long and the Tolbert Center as well as the HCA Health Center.
Lake Joe Long took its name from the retired Scout Executive who led the Council for 12 years until 2008. During Long’s tenure,
the Council set new records for Eagle Scouts, summer and winter camp attendance, and the local Scoutreach program to serve at-risk
youth. Long also oversaw the development, funding, and launch of construction at Latimer High Adventure Reservation. Lake Joe
Long is now the site of the reservation’s swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing activities.
The Tolbert Center was named in honor of Hershel Tolbert who served 38 years as a Scouting professional and played a key role in
the development of Camp Craig at Boxwell Scout Reservation, Grimes Canoe Base, and the Jet Potter Service Center. The Tolbert
Center serves as the check-in station for all reservation visitors as well as the conference center and administrative offices. The first
aid station inside the Tolbert Center was also officially named the HCA Health Center in honor of the hospital company’s
contributions to Scouting in Middle Tennessee. Senior Vice President Joe Steakley represented HCA at the ceremony.
“Joe and Hershel were the very definition of a role model and mentor, not just for the young men and women who wear the Scouting
uniform, but for every one of us who has chosen to dedicate our lives to Scouting as a profession,” said Hugh Travis, Scout Executive
for the Middle Tennessee Council. “And our corporate partners, such as HCA, provide invaluable support to our organization and our
mission. We thank them all for the service they’ve provided our organization and our community as a whole.”
United Methodist Church Recognizes Bill Latimer
Congratulations to Bill Latimer for receiving the Torch award at the Methodist Church’s
Memphis Annual Conference in June. The Torch Award is the highest award the
Methodist Church recognizes for men and women who give unusual amounts of time
and energy in dedicated service to youth in the Scouting program. Mr. Latimer has
been very instrumental in the development of the new High Adventure Reservation by
the Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America.
AHG Expanding in Middle Tennessee
Recently, the Boy Scouts of America and the American Heritage Girls (AHG) entered into a national agreement to provide mutual
support to each other. When their founder, Patti Garibay came to Nashville as a part of their new unit efforts, Middle Tennessee
Council Scout Executive Hugh Travis was on hand to provide support.
American Heritage Girls was started in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1995 to offer a faith-based leadership and character development
program to girls ages 5 to 18. Through the AHG program, girls are enriched physically, mentally, and spiritually through a diverse
range of badge activities, community service projects, and camping and outdoor programs, making the AHG program a good
“book-end” to a church-sponsored, BSA chartered Scout family.
The mission of American Heritage Girls is to “build women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.”
The small, all-girl unit, within the AHG troop structure, provides a nurturing environment for learning and building positive
relationships.
The BSA recognizes the desire of lending aid and support to the citizenship, character development, and personal fitness of boys
and young men and women through youth character development programs such as AHG, and AHG encourages its members’
families to place their sons in like-minded BSA units.
Both the BSA and the AHG have decided to work with each other to establish a positive relationship and to cooperate in
establishing AHG units and BSA units as a result of the shared values and goals of both organizations.
If you are interested in getting your daughter in an AHG troop or starting one at your charter organization, check out AHG at
www.ahgonline.org.
Below are pictured Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and American Heritage Girls from across Middle Tennessee along with Scout
Executive Hugh Travis and AHG National Executive Director & Founder, Patti Garibay.
The Middle Tennessee Council was proud to
participate in the Predators Dex Score and Win
Program for the 2010-11 hockey season. Every time
J-P Dumont and Ryan Suter scored a goal or recorded
a goaltending win, DEX made a donation to the Boy
Scouts. When the season ended in April, Dumont and
Suter had earned $1,900 for the Boy Scouts.
Pictured on the left:
On April 26th, Tom
Moulton with DEX
Imaging & Mailing
and Sean Henry of the
Nashville Predators
presented Marketing
Executive Kim Brisson
with the check.
Hugh Travis, Scout Executive for the Middle
Annually, the Middle Tennessee Council recognizes volunteers who implement the Scouting program
and embody its values, including hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and service to others. This year,
15 women and men were recognized with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor a Boy Scout
Council can bestow upon an adult volunteer.
Tennessee Council, was honored with the Distinguished
Eagle Scout Award at a ceremony on Saturday, April 2nd.
This national award is designed to recognize the
extraordinary professional and civic accomplishments of
adults who earned the rank of Eagle Scout in their youth.
The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award was first awarded
in 1969, but only about two thousand of these special
recognitions have been issued in that time. It is especially
rare for someone who selected Scouting as a career to
receive the award. “Hugh’s leadership capabilities and
management skills would have made him a great success
in any profession he would have chosen. Fortunately, and
we are all very grateful, he chose the Boy Scouts of
America,” said Philip Pfeffer, President of the Shawnee
Trails Council and executive board member of the Middle
Tennessee Council.
Congratulations to Mr. Travis on this prestigious award!
The Silver Antelope Award is given nationally to volunteers who
have given noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth. At
the annual National Meeting, John Finch was honored with the
award at the Southern Antelope Awards. Finch was a Scout as a
youth and has continued his service for over 17 years as an adult
leader. He has served as executive board member, as Vice President
of Membership, and in various Friends of Scouting roles. He has
also served as Area 6 President, a regional executive board member,
regional vice president, and a member of the Philmont visitation
team.
He has received the Silver Beaver Award and is a Brotherhood
member of the Order of the Arrow and a member of Wood Badge
course SR-932.
When asked what one achievement he was most proud of in
Scouting, he responded it is knowing that his work has helped
deliver the Scouting program to boys who might otherwise not have
had a chance to participate.
Scout receives Hornday Award
Conservation and the Boy Scouts of
America have been partners for a long
time. Camping, hiking, and respect for
the outdoors are a part of the Scouting
heritage.
Pictured is Hartley receiving his
award at the Middle Tennessee
Council quarterly board meeting.
The William T. Hornaday Awards
program was created to recognize
those that have made significant
contributions to conservation. It was
begun in 1914 by Dr. William T.
Hornaday, director of the New York
Zoological Park and founder of the
National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
The Hornaday Awards are highly prized by those who have received them.
Approximately 1,100 medals have been awarded over the past 80 years.
These awards represent a substantial commitment of time and energy by
individuals who have learned the meaning of a conservation/environmental
ethic.
Eagle Scout Hartley Phinney completed extensive conservation work for
the Harpeth River Watershed Association. The project included a stream
bank stabilization cover 100 feet of river bank. He also had to earn 9 of the
21 conservation-oriented Merit Badges.
Local Scoutmaster Recognized
at BSA National Meeting
Congratulations to
Scoutmaster Joe
Marion for being
recognized as one
of the country’s top
Scoutmasters! Joe
and 49 other
Scoutmasters were
invited to the 2011
BSA National
Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. Joe was presented
the award by the BSA National President and Exxon
CEO Rex Tillerson and Chief Scout Executive Bob
Mazzuca. Joe, a Scout growing up, currently serves as
Scoutmaster for Troop 413 in Hendersonville. The
troop began in 2008 with 11 Scouts and has now grown
to serve over 70 Scouts with 40 adult volunteers. Joe
attributes the troop’s success to the unit volunteers who
help plan the events. The Troop is extremely active
with at least one trip planned every month including
several high adventure trips to Sea Base, Philmont and
the Northern Tier.
Popcorn sales are just around the corner. Mark your
calendar for these key dates!
July 23rd & August 6th
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Unit Popcorn Sale Chairperson Orientation
Receive important planning information for the 2011 Sale
u Lunch provided for maximum of 2 unit representatives
u Great Door Prizes!
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August 30th
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Popcorn Sale Kick-Off
September 17th & 18th
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Popcorn Blitz Weekend – A promotional effort to enhance the
sale and spotlight Scouting through radio and print promotions.
u Scouts can earn a patch for being in uniform and out in the
public on one of the two blitz days.
What’s New This Year?
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Kettle Corn Microwave is Back!!!
White Chocolate Pretzels
u $600 Club achievers will receive a Zyclone Zing Ring Blaster.
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Contact Sherry Rakes at 615-383-9724 or srakes@mtcbsa.org
A colorful pageant of song and dance
Holy Family Catholic Church in Brentwood
Monday, August 8, 6:30 pm
Adults and Youth Tickets - $8.00
LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!
For show reservations, go to mtcbsa.org and click on News &
Upcoming Events
Song of the Eagle is Coming to Our Community!!
For the first time, America’s famous dance troops join together to
present an amazing and powerful evening of entertainment and
inspiration! The all-star cast of the 2011 production includes the
Koshare Dancers, the Kossa Dancers and the Kwahadi Dancers.
The groups will form an amazing cast of young people who have
earned their fame though continuous rehearsing, service to others
and world travel!
About the Cast of Song of the Eagle!
The show team of sixty-six youth and adult leaders will be on
tour July 23 through August 10. They will travel 6,500 miles and
present 16 performances in twelve states and four Canadian
provinces, traveling all the way to Halifax, Nova Scotia! The
Kwahadis recently presented 18 shows in England, Scotland and
Ireland. They represented North America in the opening
ceremony of the International Xtreme Games in Busan, South
Korea at the invitation of the International Olympic Committee.
The Koshare recently took their show to Japan! They have
performed in all fifty states! All three teams presented four
shows at the 100th Anniversary National Scout Jamboree in
Virginia! They are world famous ambassadors of Scouting and
are blessed with thousands of friends in Scouting, service
organizations and churches in communities from coast to coast!
Don’t miss this unique experience! Come let these amazing
youth entertain and inspire you and your family!
The Middle Tennessee Council will hold “Boy Scout Sporting Clays Fun Shoot” on Saturday, September 24th at the
Tennessee Clay Target Complex in Nashville. This will be a competitive clay target event featuring:
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A 100 target competitive round of Sporting Clays.
Fun and challenging shooting fun games held throughout the day.
f Fantastic food highlighted by a “Ribfest” Luncheon on Saturday.
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For more information how to be involved in this unique event go to www.mtcba.org or contact Don McKinney by e-mail
dmckinney@mtcbsa.org by phone: 615-383-9724 (ext. 223) or 1-800-899-7268. Thank you in advance for considering
support of this unique event benefiting Scouting. We hope to see you on September 24th.
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER
IN MEMORY OF:
Roy Johnson Alexander
The Boxwell Crew Carl Adkins, Buster Barry,
Steve Belew, Terry Finchum
Dr. J. Richard Booth
Bruce Throckmorton
James W. Chamberlain
Employees of Celina Branch
Macon Bank & Trust
Ben and June Holder
Joyce Huddleston
Kenneth L. Connelly, Jr.
Brad and Nancy Nesheim
Ethan Curl
William and Carol Titus
James (Jim) Howard Evans, Sr.
Michael and Madonna Bachman
Bobby Bethke
Betsy Bourner Butler
Errol and Jean Elshain
Mary Jane Haynie
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson, Jr.
Anne Kittrell
Douglas and Patricia McDowell
William V. and Jean Parrish
Dick and Betty Philpot
Anderson Douglas “Pat” Hayes
Mildred M. Dickerson
Clif and Nancye Hall
Travis Steven Hulen
Roger and Ann Binkley
Aubrey and Carlana Harwell
Chris and Leah Harwell
Trey Harwell
Dr. James William “Bill” Jackson
Sam and Barbara Bean
Terry and Carol Davis
Elton and Nancy Farrar & Family
Linda P. Hayes
Morrison & Fuson Ins. Agency &
Employees
Tommy, Will and Families
Joan S. Myatt
Booty and Ernestine Reed
William F. Ketron
Jennifer C. Albrecht
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
Ed and Sarah Barlow
Lee Beaman Family
Wayne and Barbara Belt
Peggy G. Bevels
Greg, Beth, Sydney, & Ellie Blankenship
Donley Bragg Family
Natalie Coker
Columbia Machine Works, Inc.
Ken and Vivian Connelly
Kenneth P. Davis
Millie and Al Evans
Earl and Sylvia Fallaw
James and Martha Farrar
First Tennessee-First Horizon Ins. Group
Fiscal Review Committee Staff
Steve and Judy Goodwin
Sen. Douglas Henry
Marilyn and John Hood
David and Kathy Hoover
Gary and Pat Houseman
Clyde and Doris Jones
David and Pallie Jones
Brian Kelsey
Neal and Shirley Ketron
Donald and Betty Jo Kvernes
Joe Boyd & Talitha Liggett
David H. Lillard, Jr.
Pat and Mary Marsh
Don and Anne McKinney
Randy McNally
Next Generation Underwriters
Richard and Annette Petri
Phil and Pam Pfeffer
Mr. and Mrs. George Pope
Rutherford Co. Adult Activity Center, Inc.
Kendrick Sloan
State Democratic Caucus
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Stevens, Jr.
Gary and Glenda Taylor
Tennessee Automotive Association
Ralph W. Thomas, Jr.
Jim Tracy
Hugh and Diana Travis
Annie R. Uselton
B. C. “Bud” Vassar
Dr. and Mrs. Joe T. Walker
Ms. Irene Ward
Ronald E. Webb
James and Carol White
Justin Potter Wilson
Ms. Wilma Wright
Senator and Mrs. Ken Yager
Henry LeBrun
Phil and Pam Pfeffer
Lawrence P. Murray, Jr.
Loren and Irene Andrews
Harry and Mary Ann Bridges
Margery Cude
Mike and Tracy Cude
Junior, Cotton and Becky Dorris
James and Mary Eidson
Jim and Lynn Heron
Louis and Joyce Hines
Eugene and Marion Legler
Ruth V. Maier
Mel and Esther Martin
Don and Anne McKinney
Gil and Doris Meland
Kenneth and Nancy Motley
Mr. and Mrs. David Pace
Fred and Barbara Rollins
Ray and Ruth Smith
Hugh and Diana Travis
John and Carolyn Wake
Roy Kenneth Pace, Sr.
J. B. and Carylon Baker
Paul L. Rummel
David H. Lillard, Jr.
Rosalind Rundburg
Families of Troop 87
The Middle Tennessee Council is proud to present the Employee of the Quarter award to Biana Lillie.
Biana currently serves as the council registrar. She started her career with us in 2005 as an Area
secretary and has assisted in many positions since that time.
Biana is originally from New Jersey and moved to Tennessee in 2005. She has been very instrumental
in the development of administrative programs and willingly accepted the position of registrar when
Lynne Boner left after ten years at the helm. Her responsibilities include maintaining all registration,
training, and advancement records. She works closely with volunteers and staff to monitor the program
health of the council.
We are pleased to have Biana and her daughter Desirae as members of the Middle Tennessee family.
Whistleblower Policy
The Council is committed to the highest possible standards of ethical, moral, and legal business in
concert with the Scout Oath and Law. The Council has always committed itself to open
communications with the Open-Door Policy – avenues for employees and volunteers to raise
concerns.
In the fall of 2005, the Executive Committee further assured employees and volunteers that they
will be protected from reprisals for whistle blowing in good faith – a policy that is intended to
cover serious concerns that could have a negative impact on the Council, such as actions that:
v May lead to incorrect financial reporting
v Are unlawful
v Are not in line with Council policy or membership irregularities
v Constitute some other unethical or improper conduct
Confidentiality will be maintained, but to facilitate the investigation, the Council cannot investigate anonymous complaints.
Complainants must put their names to allegations. Confidentiality will be maintained unless the whistleblower agrees to have
his/her identity revealed.
Don McKinney, a senior member of the professional staff, has been named the Middle Tennessee Council Compliance Officer. Our
Compliance Officer can be contacted through email at ComplianceOfficer@mtcbsa.org by an employee or volunteer to facilitate
independent, confidential reporting of potential operational, personal, or ethical problems.
IN HONOR OF:
Joe Steakley
HCA Foundation
Bill Stewart
Ms. Cheryl Priest
Hugh M. Travis
Timothy Acree
Brown Elected Section SR-6
Vice Chief
Matt Brown, age 18, is an Eagle Scout from Troop 1 located in Brentwood,
Tennessee and will serve as the Section SR-6 Vice Chief.
He attended Brentwood High School where he graduated 35th out of 361 in his class in
May. His past leadership experiences include Wa-Hi-Nasa Lodge Chief, Conclave Service
Lodge Chairman, and Conclave Training Chairman. As the Section’s Vice Chief for 20112012, Matt will be in charge of the Lodge Assistant Program and various other Conclave
chairmanships assigned to him. In a recent interview, Matt stated, “I look forward to seeing
you all at events and serving my lodge and section in the up coming year.”
Black Fox - Serving Warren, White, Dekalb and Van Buren Counties
Fall Roundups
Cub and Boy Scout recruitments will be starting in
August. We will need to know what dates you would
like to shoot for in scheduling your units’ recruiting
drive. We will be working to develop District roundup
teams to assist the pack leaders in their roundups. Fall recruitment is always a very exciting
time. Please make sure to have events, activities, and trainings available for your new Scouts
and Scouters!
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Roundtable
Get trained and stay informed. Come to the monthly Roundtable meeting held the first
Thursday of each month at the old Friendship Baptist Church. We are going to start having
units sponsor a training. If your pack or troop has a special area of expertise, please get in
touch with Richard McBride at the next roundtable to sign up.
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Boy Scout Camping, Part Deux...
Well, truth be told, the March Boy Scout camporee was postponed due to weather, but the
“re-do” that was held in May was fantastic!!! Eight of our troops sent forces out to battle on
the field of battle, with their homemade chariots blazing from station to station. Thanks to
our coordinators, Lynn Brown, Don Ingram and Mel Shoaf, for putting together a stellar
weekend for all those lucky lads who were fortunate enough to attend. Be on the look out
for another great camping opportunity this fall!
Summer Time Means Summer Camping
Boys from all across the Cherokee District participated in camp experiences in June and July,
from Twilight camp at Moss Wright Park to Boxwell Reservation, and even to our high
adventure excursions to Philmont, Seabase, and beyond. Camping is what makes Scouting
so much fun, and I hope your Scouts are taking advantage of all we have to offer right here
in Middle Tennessee. I want to extend another big “thank you” to our awesome Cub Camp
director, Beth Pendergrass, for a super Twilight camp program. Make sure to take advantage
of all our camp facilities this coming fall. See you there!!!
Let’s Talk About Joining The Fun!
With school starting back so early these days, it is already time to begin thinking about pack
meetings and round ups for new boys. We are going to be coordinating a membership round
up team this year and need some willing volunteers to help out with making this fall a big hit
for boys! Please give Danny Sutherland a call if you would like to get involved at the district
level in helping make sure every boy has the chance to be in the greatest youth program
available-Scouts!
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July
Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Key 3
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training
Venturing Leader Specific Training
August
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
Key 3
September
Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Key 3
New Leaders Essentials Training
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
District Chairman
Dr. Cooper Beazley
District Commissioner
Kevin Hevener
Western Area Field Director
Gerald Brown
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July
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
August
Roundtable
Commisioner Staff Meeting
Key 3
District Committee Meeting
September
1
Roundtable
Commissioner Staff Meeting
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Key 3
22 District Committee Meeting
23-25 Fall Camporee
District Chairman
Freddie Wilkerson
District Commissioner
James Arnold
District Director
Danny Sutherland
District Chairman
Alan Morrison
District Commissioner
Donnell Rhone
District Executive
Brian Wolfensperger
July
No Events Planned
July
No Events Planned
August
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
September
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
New Leader Training
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August
District Committee Meeting
Roundtable
Commissioner Staff Meeting
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September
District Committee Meeting
Roundtable
Commissioner Staff Meeting
BALOO
Cub Scout & New Leader
Specific Training
Medieval Spring Camporee
After several months of planning, the young men in the
Anawaha Chapter of the Order of the Arrow have much
to be proud of. On March 12th, over 350 Scouts,
Scouters, and Venturers descended on Camp Wildcat
Hollow in Kentucky for an exciting weekend adventure
of Scout skills! The theme of the camporee was
Medieval Paul Bunyan mountain men. The nights were
cool; the day was sunny; the food was good; and the
fellowship was wonderful. The campout was filled with
jousting, log splitting, and geocaching to name a few.
The important thing is that the activities were so diverse that everyone had different favorites.
This is the first time in the last decade that Scouts and Scouters from the Cogioba District
combined in a Boy Scout campout with another district, in this case Lost River District in
Kentucky. Special thanks to the local Order of the Arrow chapter; they planned a great event!!
We hope that everyone involved enjoyed themselves and plan to be joining us again for our
next district camporee. Stay tuned!
What a Night in the Cogioba District
This year’s volunteer appreciation dinner marks
Cogioba’s 100th anniversary as a district and council.
Fifty-one units were recognized as Centennial Quality
units and the Sheriff’s Dept. Post 600 earned the
Explorer Award of excellence. Fourteen unit leaders
earned Trailblazer awards for leadership at the unit
level, and over two dozen training awards were
presented. Long Rifles were awarded to Rick DiSilvio,
Laura Dadswell, and Kevin Hevener. Phillis Riley and
James Moore received Billy Dunlop awards named for a
Cogioba Council founder. Finally, Chuck Weber received the Western Grizzard Award for
over 20 years service to the district.
District Pinewood Derby Race
With the summer upon us and the weather continuing to heat up, we reflect on some of the
activities that took place in the spring. We start with the pinewood derby race where 3time champion Colton Sparkman defended his title. With one of the closest races that we
have had at Hickory Hollow Mall, Colton Sparkman made it four-in-a-row. We had over
80 Scouts show up to Hickory Hollow Mall to participate in the annual pinewood derby
race.
Spring Cub and Family Campout
The first weekend of April, we had our spring Cub and Family where more than 100
Scouts at Camp Craig enjoyed a weekend of geocaching, kickball, map and compass,
water balloon toss, and all the food you could eat. At the campfire on Saturday night,
many Cub Scouts experienced a flag retirement ceremony for the first time as well as
seeing a call out for the Order of the Arrow. We would like to give a special thanks to
Pack 600 and Cubmaster Jay Riley for putting together the program for the Cub Scouts.
Jay did a great job from supplying the activities to setting up the camp days in advance.
Remembering Chris Huff
We are also sorry to announce the passing of Chris Huff. After seeing the effects of the
devastation suffered in Joplin, Missouri, Chris decided to go lend a hand in the aftermath
that was left behind from the tornado that ripped through the Midwest. While helping in
Joplin, Chris suffered a massive heart attack and passed away while in the service of
others. Chris’ wife, Margee, is involved with Pack 210. Please remember to keep the Huff
family in your thoughts and prayers.
Dan Beard - Serving Southeast Nashville
Cherokee - Serving Goodlettsville, Joelton, Hendersonville, Inglewood and Madison
Cub Scout Day Camp
Well, looks like another great year for the Black Fox Cub
Scout Day Camp. Lots of Scouts came out and had a
really great time! Thank you to the many volunteers that
helped to make this such a memorable experience for the
boys, and a special thank you to Gail and Irene who
made Day Camp look easy!
District Chairman
Dr. Russ Hamblen
District Commissioner
Richard McBride
District Executive
Ryan Olynick
Cogioba - Serving Fort Campbell, Houston, Montgomery and Stewart Counties
Spring Camporee 2011
Everyone had a great time at the last Camporee thanks to
all the help and new ideas. The Boy Scouts had a fun
night with the Friday night activities, and all the Cub
Scouts liked the Saturday Cub activities.
David Crockett - Serving Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wayne Counties
If it wasn’t for our boys in Troop 46, many victims and relief workers would not have been
able to enjoy cold water and a hot meal. These efforts are a great example of Scouts living
up to the third point of the Scout Law, “A Scout is Helpful.”
Fall Recruitment Is Quickly Approaching!
It is time to start gearing up for fall recruitment. We need to start planning our Round-up
dates. If you are a cubmaster, we are going to kick off Cub Scout recruitment when school
starts in August. Go ahead and start planning now, so that we can recruit the youth and
adults that we need to keep our program strong.
District Chairman
John Petty, DDS
District Commissioner
Doug Ratliff
Senior District Executive
Dale Turner
July
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
July
No Events Planned
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August
Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Adventure Day
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Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
1
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August
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
OA Meeting
September
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
OA Meeting
30-10/2 Fall Camporee
Call your District Executive at 931-478-6611 if you have any questions about recruiting in
the fall. Have a great Summer!
District Chairman
Ed Lancaster
District Commissioner
Montee Sneed
District Director
Allen Crawford
Duck River District Day Camp
The Duck River District is grateful to Amy Helton, our
Day Camp Director, for her leadership in making our
day camp fun and safe for all. Also, we thank Suzanne
Verdon for her role as the Day Camp Program Chair
and all the other adult volunteers and Boy Scouts who
helped at day camp.
Duck River District Friends of Scouting Campaign Reaches Goal
The Duck River District again achieved our district Friends of Scouting goal in 2011 under
the leadership of Michael Ayer, our Finance Chair and 2011 Friends of Scouting Chairman.
Over $147,000 has been pledged in support of Scouting within the Duck River District,
surpassing the goal of $145,000. Supporters of Scouting within the district recognize the
great job that our volunteers are doing in instilling important values in the youth of our
communities. Special thanks also to our 2011 Friends of Scouting Patron Luncheon
Chairman, Robert Otwell of Maury Regional, who hosted the most successful district patron
luncheon in the Middle Tennessee Council, with Tennessee Volunteer Head Football Coach
Derek Dooley as featured speaker.
The Cub Scouts of Olympus
Cub Scout Day Camp returned to the grounds of the Tennessee Correction Academy in
Tullahoma this year. The Cub Scouts once again had a wonderful time under the care of
Day Camp Director Rebecca Eaton and Program Director Elaine Posanka. Thank you to
both of them and to all the Volunteers and Scouts who make Day Camp a bigger success
each year.
Welcome Back to Roundtable
The Elk River District resumes Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtables on August 11, 2011.
Roundtable meetings are held monthly at First Christian Church in Tullahoma on the second
Thursday evening of each month at 7:00 P.M. Our Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner
Jim Teal and Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner Anne Wonder are there to welcome you
with monthly training and updated information for the District.
Fall Round-ups
Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, and Venturing Crew Advisors, it is time to plan for fall
recruitment. We need to work to promote Scouting to the youth in our community. If you
have not already scheduled your Round-up with District Executive Dale Turner, please
contact him to make arrangements.
If you are a Scoutmaster or Venturing Crew Advisor we will begin these recruitment efforts
in mid-September.
Be Prepared for the Fall Roundup Season
Packs and troops are encouraged to begin plans early for our school nights and troop open
houses to be conducted in August through October. Packs are encouraged to plan a pack
“super activity” within one or two weeks after the school roundup night so that we can offer
boys an exciting start to their Scouting year.
Elk River District Spring Camporee
A big “Thank You” to Troop 323 for hosting the Boy Scout Spring Camporee at Camp Joy.
The weather was wonderful for the activities on Saturday. Scouts enjoyed the Boot Camp
theme with Potato Peeling Races, Capture the Flag, a Compass Course, Stretcher races, and
other activities. The hosting troop topped off the day by preparing dinner for everyone on
site that evening. We appreciate their efforts for a job well done.
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July
District Leadership Planning Meeting
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Leaders Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
District Popcorn Kickoff
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District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Leader Roundtable
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
District Chairman
Vacant
District Commissioner
Vacant
Central Area Field Director
Martez Moore
Upcoming Exploring and Venturing Activities
July 21st White Water Trip to the Ocoee
This will be a day trip leaving on Thursday morning and returning Thursday afternoon.
Visit council website at www.mtcbsa.org under News & Upcoming Events for registration
information.
September 30- October 2 Commando Challenge
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White Water Trip to the Ocoee
August
No Events Planned
September
30-10/2 Commando Challenge
Join in on the fun at the 4th annual Commando Challenge. Over 30 teams will compete in
challenging events including: The Crucible, CCR, Knots, Obstacle Course, Rappelling,
and the Rope Bridge. Every year more and more units have taken the challenge. DO YOU
HAVE WHAT IT TAKES??? For more information, visit
www.mtcbsa.org/Youth/scout/activities/JROTC.html
Career Exploring Scholarships
Did you know that there are scholarships available for explorers? Scholarships are
currently available in the following clusters: Aviation, Skills Trades, Law enforcement, and
Fire and Safety. These scholarships range from $500 to up to $10,000. To review
requirements and deadlines please visit www.learningforlife.org. All applications must be
approved by the Middle Tennessee Council and students must be active in a current post.
Exploring - Serving Davidson and Williamson Counties
Duck River - Serving Lewis, Marshall, Maury and Perry Counties
Hours after the storms subsided, A.J. Anglebrandt, the a Scoutmaster of Lynnville’s Troop 46,
rounded up his troop to offer relief to the hardest hit cities. A.J., a trained chef, cooked up
hundreds of servings of soup, and the troop set up a full soup kitchen in Harvest, Alabama.
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In addition to hot meals, the troop distributed cold water and necessities such as diapers.
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District Chairman
Chancellor J. B. Cox
District Commissioner
Wayne Chunn
District Executive
Joseph Steadman
Elk River - Serving Bedford, Coffee, Franklin and Moore Counties
Troop 46 Helps Tornado Victims In Alabama
It seems like yesterday that Alabama was hit by massive tornado’s. The April 27th storm left
many people dead, hundreds injured, and even more without a home. Residents of many
parts of Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee were left devastated in the aftermath of these
massive storms. We, in the David Crockett District, were very fortunate not to have suffered
the brunt of these tornados, several of which did touch down in our district.
Hermitage - Serving Donelson, Hermitage, Mt, Juliet and Gladeville
Spring Camporee
The Hermitage District had one of the most exciting Spring Camporee events in years with
11 Troops representing over 200 campers, many of which were dressed in pirate outfits to go
along with the “Pirates of the Caribbean” theme. Campers were entertained with activities
such as the “Caribbean Cookoff,” Canoe pirate games, and Geocaching for the Boxwell
treasure. Leo Hawkins served an outstanding Caribbean feast for hundreds of starving
scallywags. The campfire started off with a bang as British Regulars from Troop 30 engaged
a gang full of renegade pirate thieves.
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Flag Retirement
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District Committee Meeting
Roundtable
Commissioner Staff Meeting
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Message from New District Executives
Hello, my name is Bradford Shoemaker, and I am the new District Executive for the
Highland Rim District. I am a second generation Eagle Scout and third generation Scouter. I
grew up in Pack and Troop 458 in East Cheatham County, and have been involved in the
Scouting program since first grade. I earned all 120 merit badges available during that time
and earned fifteen Eagle Scout Palms.
I attended Georgia Institute of Technology as a NESA scholar and received a degree in
Industrial Engineering. I have a lifelong love for Scouting and am glad to be back in the
Highland Rim District! I look forward to meeting all of you and serving as your District
Executive. If you have any questions or concerns you can reach me at 615-944-3886 or
bshoemaker@mtcbsa.org.
Cub Scout Day Camp
Day Camp 2011 was a BLAST at Lakeview Park in Dickson!
Cubs learned important core values during a fun-filled week of
BB guns, archery, ultimate frisbee, agility courses with the
Dickson Fire Dept., and first-aid kit making with Dickson EMS,
just to name a few of the activities. The boys also collected food
each day to donate to the Help Center and made signs to promote
the drive at Tensco. Special thanks go to directors, Robin Buess
and Susan Hasley, and all the wonderful volunteers!
District Pinewood Derby
The Pinewood Derby was a success! This year’s derby was held at Walnut Street Church of
Christ. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. We hope to see more fast cars
in 2012!
September
District Committee Meeting
Cub/Boy Scout, New Leader &
Venturing Specific Training
BALOO
Roundtable
Cub/Boy Scout, New Leader &
Venturing Specific Training
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Webelos Outdoor Challenge
District Chairman
Chris Remke
District Commissioner
Jim Hardin
District Director
David Zimmerle
Special thanks to Cody Walsh, Brett Miller, and JC McCaw for their help during the
District race. They are all Boy Scouts from Troop 87. The adults who helped out were:
Mike Gunn, Dave Lavell, and David Elliott.
July
No Events Planned
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Commissioner Staff Meeting
District Committee Meeting
Roundtable
Key 3 Meeting
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August
Commissioner Staff Meeting
District Committee Meeting
Roundtable
September
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Commissioner Staff Meeting
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District Committee Meeting
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Roundtable
30-10/2 Fall Camporee
August
District Committee Meeting
Roundtable
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
September
District Committee Meeting
Roundtable
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
District Chairman
Howard Gentry
District Commissioner
Sabrina Gresham
Scoutreach Director
Shameka Freeman
District Executive
David Edwards, III
District Chairman
Dan Cook
District Commissioner
Kenyon DuPré
District Executive
Bradford Shoemaker
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Let’s go Racin Boys!
The District Pinewood Derby was held on May 21st at the Bellevue YMCA. Samantha
Elliot was our Chair for the Event and did a wonderful job of coordinating the derby. We
had about 70 racers present and participation from most of our Packs. A special thanks to
our hosts at the Bellevue YMCA for offering their venue to us. Congratulations to all our
winners!
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July
District Cookout
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August
Roundtable
Commissioner Staff Meeting
District Committee Meeting
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September
Roundtable
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Leader Specific Training
Youth Protection Training
District Committee Meeting
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District Pinewood Derby Race Winners
1st Place
Patrick Terry - Pack 80
2nd Place
JC Gardner - Pack 437
3rd Place
Roy Claverie - Pack 12
4th Place
Tucker Smith - Pack 77
5th Place
Jude Warren - Pack 96
Best Car Design Jack Haggard - Pack 40
Camporee
Our Camporee was held at the Cowboy Town, and our participants were treated to several
merit badge classes including Leatherwork, Horsemanship, Pioneering, and Fishing. A
special thanks to Adam Acampora who did an outstanding job of planning the event and
executing the plan. A special thanks also to Cowboy Town for opening up their facilities
to host our event. Our Fall Camporee will be held at Latimer, and we really want to see
every troop in the District there. Stay tuned as we plan for a great event in the Fall and
celebrate the fun we had in the Spring.
Nashboro District Sadly Says Goodbye to the Assistant Scoutmaster
Bob Jaques was an important part of our leadership in Troop 77.
He was an Eagle Scout who shared his talents and resources
generously with the boys we mentor through Scouting. He taught
them how to use a compass and a map and bought each Scout a
compass. While he taught them about computers and aviation,
two of his greatest interests, he also taught them important life
lessons. He taught them bravery in the face of serious health
problems, multiple surgeries, and even the loss of both of his
legs. He modeled kindness, courtesy, helpfulness, friendliness,
and cheerfulness—all points of the Scout Law. He was an
Assistant Scoutmaster in our Troop and will be missed by all of
us who worked with him over the past twelve years. Bob died of
a heart attack on Monday, March 7, at his workplace, HCA, at
the age of 48.
Nashboro Spring Camporee
The Nashboro District Spring Camporee was held May 6-7 at
Beany Elam at Boxwell. The theme was “Fun with Scout Skills.” Troops attended
classes Saturday morning on knots, bandages, proper
handling of the U.S. flag, and using a compass and
maps. In the afternoon, they competed against each other
to demonstrate proficiency in these skill areas.
Congratulations to Troop 33 who finished first in the
competition.
The Scouts completed a five-mile walking tour of
Boxwell using a map and a compass, led by Jerry
Schwieger and Victor Moore. Thanks also to Michael
Smith, Sabrina Gresham, and Bill Martin for teaching
classes and to our District Executive, David Edwards, for playing football with the Scouts.
The Camporee closed with skits around the campfire.
Nashboro - Serving North, East and Downtown Nashville
Highland Rim - Serving Cheatham, Dickson, Hickman and Humphreys Counties
The third place racer was Hayden Lippencott from Pack 754 with an average speed of 189.0
mph. The second place racer was Jacob Burke from Pack 300 with an average speed of 189.3
mph. First place and Hermitage District 2011 Pinewood Derby Champion was Kyle Fields
from Pack 300 with an average speed of 189.8 mph. It was a fun filled day for all the Scouts
and parents. Each racer received a participation dog tag for joining in the race day fun. All the
Cub Scouts were winners as they all gave 110% and “TRIED THEIR BEST” to build the best
and fastest pinewood derby car.
District Chairman
Vacant
District Commissioner
John Hawkins
District Executive
Mark Dunlap
James E. West - Serving Southwest Nashville
District Pinewood Derby
The Hermitage District pinewood derby was held on May 14th at West Elementary School in
Mt. Juliet. The racers included 83 Cub Scouts representing 19 Cub Scout packs from the
District. The races featured individual heats between Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and WEBELOs
racing inter-mixed with each car able to race in all 4 lanes so that every car had the same
advantage. The top 8 cars were then put into the final District race to determine the overall
champion in the District. The noise from the huge crowd that had gathered was deafening at
times as the racing fans rooted for their favorite driver. The races were nip-and-tuck all
afternoon, and when the graphite and rain finally settled, the District Champion was crowned.
District Chairman
Craig Burford
District Commissioner
Chris McDaniel
District Director
Maribeth Hughes
The Natchez Trace Annual District Pinewood Derby was a blast
thanks to the leadership of Gene Poe and Vaughn Hawkins.
Winners are listed on the Natchez Trace District page on
www.mtcbsa.org. Thanks to ALL those who also stepped into the
pits to assist!
Spring Camporee and Cub & Family
The Natchez Trace District Spring Camporee was held at Latimer
High Adventure Reservation with 12 Troops and 203 Scouts in
attendance. Troop 8 swept most of the awards, and fun was had
by all! Mother Nature cooperated, and the weather was GREAT!
The Natchez Trace District Cub & Family was held at
Grassland’s Sensory Park and was sponsored by the Williamson County Lions Club. Again,
the weather was perfect, and lots of activities allowed our Cubs and their families to enjoy
the outdoors while being close to home and ballgames.
July
No Events Planned
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August
District Committee Meeting
Cub Position & Boy Scout Specific
Popcorn Kick-Off
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
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September
District Committee Meeting
Show-N-Sell Popcorn Pick-up
Cub Position
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
The Natchez Trace District would like all Scout Parents
to feel welcome to attend any and all District level
meetings and activities. If you have any questions or
concerns about Scouting in Williamson County, be sure
to contact Maribeth Hughes at mhughes@mtcbsa.org, or
(615) 463-6288.
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Fall Round-ups
It’s that time of year, and I don’t know about you, but I am excited about getting in the
schools and talking to the boys about Scouting. It is really cool to see the excitement in a
young man’s eyes when he finds out he is going to do some really neat things. Please start
contacting me about some potential dates that you want me to schedule. My number is 3303831.
July
District Committee Meeting
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August
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
Supplemental Training
District Committee Meeting
Cub Scout Position Specific Training
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September
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
Webelos Discovery Day
District Committee Meeting
Open House Meetings
Fall is not just the time we recruit Cub Scouts; it is also an excellent time for Boy Scout
recruitment in our Middle Schools. I will be contacting our Scoutmasters soon to see when
you all are ready to have an “Open House.”
Thanks
I know that we all get busy in the fall, and sometimes we get caught up in a lot of different
activities and get stressed (I am one of those people). Just remember why we do the things
we do. Our young folks are the most important asset this country has, and it is up to us
adults to make sure that they have all the tools needed to be successful. I have two boys in
Scouting now, and I personally know what it can do for them. Please remember our youth
first, and everything else we do will fall in place. See you on the Trail!!!
Journey To Exellence
The new Quality Unit program is now in place. If you don’t know what the Journey to
Excellence is, ask your unit leader. JTE is how we can see at a glance if your Unit has all the
hallmarks of a truly excellent program. Are your leaders fully trained? Are the boys
receiving regular advancements? How many campouts have you been on this year? If you
have answered “no, no and none,” then you probably already know your program is not very
excellent. But if some boys have been advancing and some haven’t, or if you have been on
three campouts so far this year, how do you know how healthy your program really is? Are
three campouts by this time of year good? The JTE will give you the tools to be able to
answer these questions.
August
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Supplemental Training
Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
Cub Scout Training
September
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Supplemental Training
Popcorn Roundtable
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Eagle Board of Review
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District Committee Meeting
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Cub Scout Training
30-10//2Webelos Weekend
District Chairman
Dr. David Spivey
District Commissioner
Bob Martin
District Director
Mike Cowles
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Eagle Board of Review
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Supplemental Training
Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
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Welcome Back
I hope everyone had a GREAT summer. It was sure awesome to see and be apart of all the
camping opportunities that exist in the Middle Tennessee Council. Summer is such a critical
time of the year because it is where the “rubber meets the road” and the leaders get to see
what all the effort they have put into each youth has produced. Also, I hope each of you
took some time off to be with your families and are rejuvenated and ready for an exciting
fall.
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It’s Recruiting Time!
Now that everyone has had a great Summer Camp experience, we can move on to recruiting
more youth into our programs! Cub Scouters, send your boys to school in their uniforms,
pass out peer-to-peer business cards, and create a “buzz” about Scouting in your school. Boy
Scouters, give your boys an incentive to bring in new boys to visit the Troop. We will put
their name in a prize drawing and give them a patch. What can you do to get the word out in
your school?
District Chairman
Pete Williston
District Commissioner
Doug deLong
District Executive
Scott McRae
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OA
Unit Kernel Orientation
August
Commissioner Staff Meeting
District Committee Meeting
Roundtable
OA Meeting
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training
New Leaders & Venturing Leader
Specific Training
September
Commisssioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
OA
Raingutter Regatta
Tennessee Tech MBU
The MBU featured 32 merit badge classes and was attended by 462 Scouts, Scouters, and
other volunteers from Middle Tennessee Council as well as from other in and out-of-state
councils. The adult program featured U.S. Rep. Diane
Black and officials from Nissan who presented the new
Nissan LEAF electric vehicle. Rep. Black also made a
presentation to the “Citizenship in the Nation” merit
badge class. In addition, there was a separate aquatics
training program.
Pictured on the right: The new Astronomy Venturing Crew’s
number, 1609, was selected to celebrate the year that Galileo
first used a telescope to observe the heavens.
Walton Trail’s Second “Redneck Camporee”
“Rednecks” were the theme for this year’s Camporee. In redneck fashion, there was a
Redneck Patrol Flag Contest using “Tighty Whiteys” decorated by the boys. Other activities
included a Redneck Tall tale and Redneck Cook-off with a family style camp-wide get
together and feast!
A Thank You From One Participant
From the moment I first laid eyes on the creative handmade trophies and ribbons, I sensed
that careful planning had gone into every detail of the camporee. After the kettle was lit and
the games began, I witnessed well manned games and excellent setups. The only thing I
would have added: a hand washing station for the Scout leaders who handled those unusual
horseshoes!!
Merit badge classes were well run with timely paperwork distribution to Scoutmasters. The
Saturday evening communal potluck provided a unifying experience as well as delectable
food.
What a joy to come home with such a nice
memory honed to perfection by Troop 127.
Thank you from Troop 367 which serves all of
Smith County. Vivian Reynolds, Committee
Chair
Walton Trail - Serving Macon, Smith, Trousdale Counties, Lebanon and Watertown
Trail of Tears - Serving Cannon and Rutherford Counties
Natchez Trace - Serving Williamson County
Pinewood Derby
District Chairman
Dr. Steve Johns
District Commissioner
Justin Myrick
District Director
Jeremy Belk
Upper Cumberland - Serving Clay, Jackson, Overton and Putnam Counties
New Units
Welcome to units of the Spring Hill Ward to the Natchez Trace District. We look forward to
having you join us on many Natchez Trace District adventures!
Warioto - Serving Robertson and Sumner Counties
Service the Community
Pack 425 of First Presbyterian Church of Gallatin served
the community with two different service projects over
Memorial Day weekend. They visited the National
Cemetery in Madison on Saturday and the Sumner
Memorial Gardens in Gallatin on Monday to place flags
on the head stones of those who have served our country.
District Chairman
Jim Schmidt
District Commissioner
Jim Hall
Eastern Service Area Field Director
Jim Russnogle
Black Fox
Boy Scout Camporee and Cub and Family
Special thanks go
out to Patti Langford and her committee who put together 25
this year’s Cub and Family. All the Packs that attended
had a great time. Thank you Patti for a Great event.
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Also, the Boy Scout Camporee was a huge success.
Thank you to Tommy Lyons and his committee for
planning this spring’s Camporee. All the Troops that
attended are still talking about the exciting program.
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Commissioner Staff Meeting
August
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Roundtable
September
Roundtable
District Committee Meeting
Commissioner Staff Meeting
Fall Round Up
This is the time of the year that we all recruit Scouts so that they can participate in our
programs. Please contact Jim Hall or your Unit Commissioner to plan your recruitment this
year.
Popcorn Sale
Since all of our units have exciting programs, what is a better way to fund these programs?
Sell Popcorn! Our popcorn Chairman will be contacting each unit to make sure that all Scouts
have an opportunity to experience a great program this year. See you at the popcorn Kickoff.
Unit Marketing Award of Excellence
Jay Alexander Bragg
Troop 0631 Christ United Methodist Church
Robert Wesley Burchfield
Troop 0347 Smithville Rotary Club
Billy Carl Holland
Cherokee
Troop 0631 Christ United Methodist Church
Ryan Nicholas Burnett
Troop 0324 LDS Church-White House Ward-Madison Stake
William Andrew Davis
Troop 0133 Shackle Island Fire and Rescue
Carlos F. Mendez Rivera
Troop 0270 LDS Church-Goodlettsville Ward-Madison Stake
Noah Ray Sartore
Troop 0413 First Baptist Church of Hendersonville
Michael Brandon Smith
Cogioba
Troop 0157 St Timothy Lutheran Church
Galen Scott Courtney
Troop 0546 Central Civitan Club
William Marion Devers, III Troop 0514 Civitan Club of Clarksville
Unit Award Application for Marketing Excellence can be downloaded at
www.mtcbsa.org under Volunteer, News & Marketing.
Description: The Unit Award of Marketing Excellence is for Packs, Troops,
Teams, Crews, Posts and Ships. The award is designed to encourage units to
share all the good things they do with their local media such as T.V., radio,
local papers, school newspapers, church bulletins, and any other media.
How to Apply: A unit will complete the application form along with a copy
of the media that was published. The application and the media will then
need to be mailed or delivered to: Middle Tennessee Council-Boy Scouts of
America, 3414 Hillsboro Pike, PO Box 150409, Nashville, TN 37215
Recognition: Participation - All units who submit an application will
receive a certificate along with a special streamer for their unit flag.
Quarterly Winners will receive a special patch for each member of their
unit.
Congratulations to Scout Adam
Yardumian for earning the Merits
of Marketing Award. For his eagle
project, Adam raised money to
place the monument at Oakwood
Cemetery and the assist the City of
Tullahoma to plan the dedication
ceremony. He promoted the event
and it was covered by the media in
the newspaper as well as a 2
minute video clip at
www.tullahomanews.com.
Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Church
Jacob Carsten Franz
Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Church
Jonathan Bryan Najar
Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Church
James Hamilton Pickens
Troop 0031 St. Georges Episcopal Church
Calvin Winzelle Smith, Jr.
Troop 0017 Blakemore United Methodist Church
Marshall Reid Sorenson
Troop 0031 St. Georges Episcopal Church
Nathan Andrew Sottek
Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Church
William R. Stephenson
Troop 0031 St. Georges Episcopal Church
Nathan Robert Stinson
Troop 0031 St. Georges Episcopal Church
William Stoker
Troop 0017 Blakemore United Methodist Church
Joshua Kolb Sutherland
Troop 0087 Belle Meade United Methodist Church
Philip Clark Thompson
Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Church
Clayton Earl Webb
Natchez Trace
Troop 0006 St. Henrys Catholic Church
Taylor Jonathan Adams
Troop 0005 New Hope Community Church
Derek Reese Holman
Dan Beard
Troop 0528 LDS Church-Third Ward Clarksville-Hopkinsville Stake
Samuel Ray Culbertson
Troop 0061 Antioch United Methodist Church
Timothy Lee Baker
Troop 0005 New Hope Community Church
Paden Carlton Dallas
Troop 0227 Creive Hall Church of Christ
Andrew Foster Barker
Troop 0008 Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Joseph Anthony DeHarde
Troop 0210 St. Edwards Church K of C Council 9586
John Andrew Burnum
Troop 0444 Bethlehem United Methodist church
Robert Ray Johnson, II
Troop 0901 Rural Hill Church of Christ
Tyler Anthony Cook
Troop 0130 Berrys Chapel Church of Christ
Roderick LeMar Scoby
Troop 0621 Lake Providence Baptist Church
Theodore Lee Ellis
Troop 0444 Bethlehem United Methodist church
Ryan Dupre Spiller
Troop 0275 Hamilton United Methodist
David Crockett
Andrew Timothy Hill
Troop 0131 First UMC of Franklin
Andrew David Hughes
Troop 0005 New Hope Community Church
Thomas H Paul
Duck River
Troop 0193 LDS Church-Fayetteville Ward-Huntsville Stake
Robert Clifford Jordan
Troop 0005 New Hope Community Church
Brian Russell Key
Troop 0217 First Presbyterian Church of Nashville
Zachary Paul Graham
Troop 0171 New Life Christian Church
David Byrne Moore
Crew 0007
Hunter Preston Scott
Troop 0103 Columbia Rotary Club
Joe Edd Swinney, III
Troop 0173 Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Christopher Russell Taylor Crew 0007
Does your unit have a story that has received local media attention? If so, we
want you to share it with us. The Council Marketing Committee has designed
a new recognition program for those units who get media attention for the
things they do.
Zachary Alan Daily
Maury Hills Church
Maury Hills Church
Benjamin Denison White
Elk River
Troop 0176 American Legion Post 19
Michael Danial Dowd
Troop 0307 First UMC of Wartrace
Richard Ian Lee, Jr.
Troop 0158 First UMC of Tullahoma Mens Club
Konstantine St. M. Menako Troop 0314 First UMC Mens Club of Manchester
Bobby Coedy Darryl Rogers Troop 0370 American Legion Post 23
Hermitage
Ryan Phillip McCoy
Troop 0001 Brentwood United Methodist Church
Daniel Christian Meese
Troop 0013 Christ Community Church
Daniel Quinn Munkel
Troop 0217 First Presbyterian Church of Nashville
Benjamin Lewis Murphy
Troop 0001 Brentwood United Methodist Church
Ki Oh
Troop 0131 First UMC of Franklin
Joshua Paul Patrick
Troop 0001 Brentwood United Methodist Church
Ryan Michael Phillips
Troop 0135 First Presbyterian Church of Franklin
Kevin Thomas Ridder
Troop 0086 East Brentwood Presbyterian Church
William David Wadsworth Troop 0286 LDS Church-Thompson Station Ward-Franklin Stake
Chance Harris Williams
Troop 0444 Bethlehem United Methodist church
Trail of Tears
Bradley Jordan Cline
Troop 0422 VFW Post 8422-Smyrna
Christopher Robert Pearson Troop 0054 American Legion Post 88
Matthew Scott Fowler
Troop 0398 St. Marks UMC Mens Club
Robert Benjamin Taylor
Troop 0263 Hermitage Presbyterian Church
Highland Rim
Jagur Kade Klemann
Troop 0320 Rockvale Ruritan Club
Logan Russell Notestine
Troop 0374 Bladkman United Methodist Church
Zachary Paul Birt
Troop 0555 American Legion Post 115
Troop 0545 Ashland City United Methodist Church
Joshua Allen Perkins
Upper Cumberland
Troop 0398 St. Marks UMC Mens Club
Travis Daniel Diate
Kennedy Blake Edgin
Troop 0641 charlotte-Fagan United Methodist Church
S Hunter Garrett
Troop 0412 LDS Church-Cookeville Ward-McMinnville Stake
Tyler Ensminger
Troop 0594 Pegram Church of Christ
Joseph T Kennen
Troop 0296 First UMC of Gainesboro
John Everett Johnson
Troop 0641 charlotte-Fagan United Methodist Church
Colin Lee Moorer
Troop 0371 LDS Church-Burgess Falls Ward-McMinnville Stake
James Nevin Thomas
Troop 0641 charlotte-Fagan United Methodist Church
James E. West
Matthew Wade Norrod
Troop 0156 St. Michaels Church
Matthew E Tuttle, III
Troop 0072 Netherland Church of Christ
Joshua Griggs Baker
Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Church
Troop 0371 LDS Church-Burgess Falls Ward-McMinnville Stake
Joseph Benjamin Beard
Troop 0039 Cross Timbers Freewill Baptist Church
Ben MacGregor Zitting
Walton Trail
Richard Taylor Bright
Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Church
Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Church
Michael Everett Gilley
Warioto
Troop 0127 Round Lick Baptist Church
Henry Clay Bright, IV
John M Carney
Troop 0144 First Methodist Church of Springfield
Michael Grady Brown, Jr.
Troop 0263 Hermitage Presbyterian Church
Matthew Joseph Brisbane Troop 0041 Harpeth Heights Baptist Church
Mark Hunter Brooks
Troop 0039 Cross Timbers Freewill Baptist Church
Joseph Lawrence Coombe Troop 0055 Christ Presbyterian Church
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