Kawida Lodge OA Winter Banquet, this Saturday, December 5th in Stamler Dining Hall at McKee Scout Reservation, 5:30.
Our keynote speaker this year will be Daniel J. Higham, National Vice Chief, Order of the Arrow.
Saturday, December 5th at 5:30 pm the lodge will gather for our Annual Awards Banquet at McKee Scout Reservation, Stamler Dining Hall. Please plan to attend. All properly registered Scouts, members in good standing with Kawida Lodge and their families are invited.
The 2009 Vigil Honor Class will be recognized as well as the bestowment of lodge and national awards. The 2009 Kawida Lodge Officers will also be installed. The first 200 to register through the Blue Grass Council Office will receive our 2009 Banquet Flap at check-in the day of the banquet.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
GeoScouting Meeting Notes
Here are the notes of the first GeoScouting Meeting on November 13th posted by Renee Siegel. Since the Chapter is going to actively support and promote GeoCaching, we will work closely with this group.
BSA "Get In The Game" GeoScouting 2010
Upcoming meeting dates: Wed, Dec 2nd 7pm-8:30pm Presidential Conf Rm--2nd Fl, Council Ofc
Wed, Jan 13th 7pm-8:30pm Presidential Conf Rm--2nd Fl, Council Ofc
??Wed, Feb 3rd 7pm-8:30pm Presidential Conf Rm--2nd Fl, Council Ofc??
1. "Treasures of Scouting"--Scout-themed geocaches that showcase Scouting people and programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Scouting Alumni, and Volunteers
Cache to Eagle Series--
---possibly a series within each district (there are 6 districts within Bluegrass Council) Start with Palisades/Elkhorn (Renee & Ryan Siegel), and Lake Cumberland (Dale Morton)
---patch for completion of a series
---any FTF prizes???
---segment patch for each district as each district is completed (segments would fit & circle around main (Council?) Cache to Eagle patch)
---Marlene Gonzalez checking into patches & patch segments (to have information ready for Dec 2 meeting)
---Dale Morton to prepare flyer/email with information on Cache to Eagle Series (to be ready for Dec 2 meeting)
Other Scout-themed geocache series ideas--
Boy Scout Law (one started in Lexington by Renee & Ryan Siegel)
Cub Scout Rank
Boy Scout Rank
Venture Crew Positions
Fun Scout Series (one started at Camp McKee by Renee & Ryan Siegel) (ie. A Scout is Tall, A Scout is Hungry)
Possible locations
---Camp McKee
---Raven Run
---McConnell Springs
---etc...
2. "Pillars of Scouting"--Trackables (Scout-themed geocoins and travel bugs that go from cache to cache around the nation to highlight core Scouting values)
Race to 2010 --Trackable Pinewood Derby (geocoins? or travel bugs?) for racing
3. Upcoming GeoScouting Events--For our Council
A. (Event) Cache In Trash Out (CITO)--Partnering with Geocaching.com, a single day of service throughout America. More information coming soon. (Spring 2010???)
--do in each district IF there is at least 1 to 2 people in that district to organize & run event
--choose location that needs CITO badly
--have at least 1 cache (new or existing) near the CITO event
--alternative ideas on doing the CITO where date conflicts arise
---each district hold a CITO as close to the actual date as possible
B. (Activity) Cub Scout Spring Campout--Camp McKee, KY First weekend of May 2010
--add geocaching or GeoScouting activity to teach young boys & leaders/parents how to play
--need GPSr's to loan out or bring their own??
---Council has 5 Garmin Etrex models for loaning out now
--temporary caches at Camp McKee for activity?
C. (Activity at LARGE Event) 2010 Kentucky Camporall--Icthus Farm, Wilmore, KY Oct 15-17, 2010
--GeoScouting/Geocaching activity
--need GPSr's
---Marlene Gonzalez to contact Garmin about possibly donating or loaning GPSr's for Council's use
--patch for activity completion?
D. (Activity) Summer Camp-Camp McKee, KY Summer 2010
--add geocaching activity to teach older boys & adults/leaders how to play & competition (Like Cats Eyes & Orienteering challenges)
--temporary caches at McKee for activity?
4. To Add For Next Year
A. Troop and Crew Training events in Districts or within Council
--Potential locations
----SECC
----Jacobson Park
----Cumberland Lake SRP on Earth Day (existing event)
B. Cacheing Along A Trail/Backpacking Events & Activities
********************************************Additional Notes********************************************
****There will be a Geocaching merit badge coming out in Early 2010!!!****
--add this to Summer Camp merit badges offered!!
NOTE: Wehali OA Chapter (Lexington area) of Kawida Lodge is volunteering to help & wants to be involved
--We will need a Chair for every district
--We will need a geocaching account for Council (suggested name: BGBSA204 or maybe BG_BSA_204?) Marlene Gonzalez to create account (Premier account @ Geocaching.com)
Submitted by,
Renee Siegel (aka cacheseeker859)--geocaching team with Ryan Siegel
Troop 110
BSA "Get In The Game" GeoScouting 2010
Upcoming meeting dates: Wed, Dec 2nd 7pm-8:30pm Presidential Conf Rm--2nd Fl, Council Ofc
Wed, Jan 13th 7pm-8:30pm Presidential Conf Rm--2nd Fl, Council Ofc
??Wed, Feb 3rd 7pm-8:30pm Presidential Conf Rm--2nd Fl, Council Ofc??
1. "Treasures of Scouting"--Scout-themed geocaches that showcase Scouting people and programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Scouting Alumni, and Volunteers
Cache to Eagle Series--
---possibly a series within each district (there are 6 districts within Bluegrass Council) Start with Palisades/Elkhorn (Renee & Ryan Siegel), and Lake Cumberland (Dale Morton)
---patch for completion of a series
---any FTF prizes???
---segment patch for each district as each district is completed (segments would fit & circle around main (Council?) Cache to Eagle patch)
---Marlene Gonzalez checking into patches & patch segments (to have information ready for Dec 2 meeting)
---Dale Morton to prepare flyer/email with information on Cache to Eagle Series (to be ready for Dec 2 meeting)
Other Scout-themed geocache series ideas--
Boy Scout Law (one started in Lexington by Renee & Ryan Siegel)
Cub Scout Rank
Boy Scout Rank
Venture Crew Positions
Fun Scout Series (one started at Camp McKee by Renee & Ryan Siegel) (ie. A Scout is Tall, A Scout is Hungry)
Possible locations
---Camp McKee
---Raven Run
---McConnell Springs
---etc...
2. "Pillars of Scouting"--Trackables (Scout-themed geocoins and travel bugs that go from cache to cache around the nation to highlight core Scouting values)
Race to 2010 --Trackable Pinewood Derby (geocoins? or travel bugs?) for racing
3. Upcoming GeoScouting Events--For our Council
A. (Event) Cache In Trash Out (CITO)--Partnering with Geocaching.com, a single day of service throughout America. More information coming soon. (Spring 2010???)
--do in each district IF there is at least 1 to 2 people in that district to organize & run event
--choose location that needs CITO badly
--have at least 1 cache (new or existing) near the CITO event
--alternative ideas on doing the CITO where date conflicts arise
---each district hold a CITO as close to the actual date as possible
B. (Activity) Cub Scout Spring Campout--Camp McKee, KY First weekend of May 2010
--add geocaching or GeoScouting activity to teach young boys & leaders/parents how to play
--need GPSr's to loan out or bring their own??
---Council has 5 Garmin Etrex models for loaning out now
--temporary caches at Camp McKee for activity?
C. (Activity at LARGE Event) 2010 Kentucky Camporall--Icthus Farm, Wilmore, KY Oct 15-17, 2010
--GeoScouting/Geocaching activity
--need GPSr's
---Marlene Gonzalez to contact Garmin about possibly donating or loaning GPSr's for Council's use
--patch for activity completion?
D. (Activity) Summer Camp-Camp McKee, KY Summer 2010
--add geocaching activity to teach older boys & adults/leaders how to play & competition (Like Cats Eyes & Orienteering challenges)
--temporary caches at McKee for activity?
4. To Add For Next Year
A. Troop and Crew Training events in Districts or within Council
--Potential locations
----SECC
----Jacobson Park
----Cumberland Lake SRP on Earth Day (existing event)
B. Cacheing Along A Trail/Backpacking Events & Activities
********************************************Additional Notes********************************************
****There will be a Geocaching merit badge coming out in Early 2010!!!****
--add this to Summer Camp merit badges offered!!
NOTE: Wehali OA Chapter (Lexington area) of Kawida Lodge is volunteering to help & wants to be involved
--We will need a Chair for every district
--We will need a geocaching account for Council (suggested name: BGBSA204 or maybe BG_BSA_204?) Marlene Gonzalez to create account (Premier account @ Geocaching.com)
Submitted by,
Renee Siegel (aka cacheseeker859)--geocaching team with Ryan Siegel
Troop 110
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Next Chapter Meeting
We look forward to seeing you at the monthly Wehali Chapter Meetings held during the District Roundtable, the second Thursday of each month at Immanuel Baptist Church. Go to the Scouts Roundtable at 7 pm and then the Chapter breaks off for a separate meeting until 8 pm. Roundtable ends at 8:30, in case you want to rejoin Roundtable and take back the District Scout news to your Troop. The December Roundtable meeting is a party to celebrate Christmas and we plan to party with them. There will be good food and fellowship. Come join us!
Graham Fielder is the Chapter Chief, Jake McKnight is the Elections Committee Chair, Matthew Hostetler is the Ceremonies Committee Chair and Ryan Siegel is the Geocaching Committee Chair. The Chapter plans to hold Geocaching events this year that should be fun for everyone.
See you next month during Roundtable in the Wehali Chapter Meeting.
In Service,
Elizabeth Fielder
Wehali Chapter Adviser
Graham Fielder is the Chapter Chief, Jake McKnight is the Elections Committee Chair, Matthew Hostetler is the Ceremonies Committee Chair and Ryan Siegel is the Geocaching Committee Chair. The Chapter plans to hold Geocaching events this year that should be fun for everyone.
See you next month during Roundtable in the Wehali Chapter Meeting.
In Service,
Elizabeth Fielder
Wehali Chapter Adviser
Saturday, October 10, 2009
2010 Lodge Officers
2010 Officers Elected
Lodge - News
Sunday, 04 October 2009
At the 2009 Fall Fellowship, lodge officer elections were held for the year of 2010. The elected officers will take office at the Winter Banquet and will be in that position until 2011.The quartermaster and digital media coordinator positions will be elected by the LEC.
Lodge Chief - Aaron Shepherd
Vice Chief of Service - Andrew Anderson
Vice Chief of Brotherhood - Sunder Willet
Secretary - Chris Caldwell
Treasurer - Graham Fielder
Lodge - News
Sunday, 04 October 2009
At the 2009 Fall Fellowship, lodge officer elections were held for the year of 2010. The elected officers will take office at the Winter Banquet and will be in that position until 2011.The quartermaster and digital media coordinator positions will be elected by the LEC.
Lodge Chief - Aaron Shepherd
Vice Chief of Service - Andrew Anderson
Vice Chief of Brotherhood - Sunder Willet
Secretary - Chris Caldwell
Treasurer - Graham Fielder
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree
July 26 – August 4, 2010
The Blue Grass Council will be hosting 3 Troops! See yourself rappelling, discovering scuba, kayaking, rafting, and sailing. Experience trap shooting, archery, bikeathlons, buckskin games, confidence courses, conservation trail, and more! There is not enough time in the day for all the exciting activities that are there waiting for you to try.
Daily activities include an incredible merit badge midway, arts and sciences, a re-creation of Baden-Powell’s original Scout camp on Brownsea Island, an American Indian village, regional entertainment stages, and many other activities. The arena shows are a highlight for all participants. The jamboree is Scouting at its very best!
More information and registration details
OA Jamboree Information
Posted 08-10-2009
Many of you have been anxiously awaiting information about the Order of the Arrow's involvement at the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree. We have good news! Information about OA Staff positions is now available on the event site.
July 26 – August 4, 2010
The Blue Grass Council will be hosting 3 Troops! See yourself rappelling, discovering scuba, kayaking, rafting, and sailing. Experience trap shooting, archery, bikeathlons, buckskin games, confidence courses, conservation trail, and more! There is not enough time in the day for all the exciting activities that are there waiting for you to try.
Daily activities include an incredible merit badge midway, arts and sciences, a re-creation of Baden-Powell’s original Scout camp on Brownsea Island, an American Indian village, regional entertainment stages, and many other activities. The arena shows are a highlight for all participants. The jamboree is Scouting at its very best!
More information and registration details
OA Jamboree Information
Posted 08-10-2009
Many of you have been anxiously awaiting information about the Order of the Arrow's involvement at the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree. We have good news! Information about OA Staff positions is now available on the event site.
Northern Tier Wilderness Canoe Adventure
July 11 – 23, 2010
If you are interested in more fun try the Boundary Waters Canoe Trek in 2010!
The Blue Grass Council will head north once again to canoe country from July 11th thru July 23rd, 2010 with 16 lucky Scouts who will spend 7 days paddling, fishing and enjoying the wilderness of Minnesota. The Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base wil serve as the outfitter near Ely, MN.
The total fee is $900 which includes transportation, lodging, meals, and the Northern Tier fees.
Contact Ken Green for more information or visit http://campmckee.org. This is open to Boy Scouts and Leaders 14 years old or older.
After tackling the Northern Tier, go for the Triple Crown of High Adventure: participate in at least one program at each of the 3 National High Adventure Sea Bases operated by the Boy Scouts of America: Philmont Scout Ranch (including the Double H Ranch), Northern Tier High Adventure Bases (Ely, Atikokan and Bissett), and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.
Triple Crown of High Adventure
Are you tough enough?
The Sommers Alumni Association in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America have authorized the issuance of a special certificate and patch to honor those Scouts and Scouters who have participated in at least one program at each of the three National High Adventure Bases operated by the Boy Scouts of America. These Bases are Philmont Scout Ranch (including the Double H Ranch), Northern Tier High Adventure Bases (Ely,Atikokan, and Bissett), and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.
More information
July 11 – 23, 2010
If you are interested in more fun try the Boundary Waters Canoe Trek in 2010!
The Blue Grass Council will head north once again to canoe country from July 11th thru July 23rd, 2010 with 16 lucky Scouts who will spend 7 days paddling, fishing and enjoying the wilderness of Minnesota. The Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base wil serve as the outfitter near Ely, MN.
The total fee is $900 which includes transportation, lodging, meals, and the Northern Tier fees.
Contact Ken Green for more information or visit http://campmckee.org. This is open to Boy Scouts and Leaders 14 years old or older.
After tackling the Northern Tier, go for the Triple Crown of High Adventure: participate in at least one program at each of the 3 National High Adventure Sea Bases operated by the Boy Scouts of America: Philmont Scout Ranch (including the Double H Ranch), Northern Tier High Adventure Bases (Ely, Atikokan and Bissett), and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.
Triple Crown of High Adventure
Are you tough enough?
The Sommers Alumni Association in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America have authorized the issuance of a special certificate and patch to honor those Scouts and Scouters who have participated in at least one program at each of the three National High Adventure Bases operated by the Boy Scouts of America. These Bases are Philmont Scout Ranch (including the Double H Ranch), Northern Tier High Adventure Bases (Ely,Atikokan, and Bissett), and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base.
More information
One of the four fold purposes of the Order of the Arrow is "to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others." In that spirit, a Fall Work Day at Camp McKee is set for October 17th.
Fall Work Day
Lodge - Events
Sunday, 04 October 2009
In preparation for the winter months, Kawida lodge will be hosting a work day for Arrowmen on Saturday, October 17th. The work projects include taking down tents and other various projects that will get Camp McKee ready for the winter. If you plan to attend, arrive at camp around 8 and 9am and be sure to bring a bag lunch. Lunch will not be provided. The work day will conclude sometime that afternoon and members are suggested to visit Mt. Sterling for dinner and attend their yearly festival, Court Days.
See you there!
Fall Work Day
Lodge - Events
Sunday, 04 October 2009
In preparation for the winter months, Kawida lodge will be hosting a work day for Arrowmen on Saturday, October 17th. The work projects include taking down tents and other various projects that will get Camp McKee ready for the winter. If you plan to attend, arrive at camp around 8 and 9am and be sure to bring a bag lunch. Lunch will not be provided. The work day will conclude sometime that afternoon and members are suggested to visit Mt. Sterling for dinner and attend their yearly festival, Court Days.
See you there!
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