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In This Issue
• Scouting Anniversary
Info. Page 2
• Popcorn Sum-
mary...Page 3
• District Pages 4-6
• OA Cub Adventure
Day ...Page 7
• Scouting Builds Posi-
tive Character...Page 8
• Back page, Annual
Meeting Info.
More Flexibility Anticipated with New Cub Scout Program Changes The Boy Scouts of America has announced modifications to Cub Scouting that make the program more flexible for busy parents, den leaders and Cubmasters. The BSA gathered feedback from den leaders who had delivered the new Cub Scouting program for a year. What they learned was that some den leaders had difficulty fitting into their program year all of the adventures required for advancement. This resulted in boys not advancing. After a thoughtful and deliberate re-view, the BSA has released some modifications to address this concern. What are the modifications? Some adventure requirements that previously were mandatory will become optional, in a move intended to give Cub Scouters more control over their den program. The changes, which began (Nov. 30, 2016), were approved by the Na-tional Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts of America. The fine-tuning reflects the BSA’s three-step approach to new programs: Launch. Learn. Modify.
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Arbuckle Area Council PO Box 5309 Ardmore, OK 73403 www.arbucklebsa.org Winter 2017
Nominations SoughtNominations SoughtNominations SoughtNominations Sought
The Silver Beaver Award is presented by the Na-tional Council, Boy Scouts of America, through the local Arbuckle Area Council to adult volunteer Scouters for their distinguished service to youth and their community. The Award is intended to acknowledge noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Cub Scouters, Scouters, Varsity Scouters, and Venturing leaders within the terri-tory under the jurisdiction of the local Council. It is considered to be the highest award a Boy Scout council can bestow upon a vol-unteer Scouter. Visit http://www.arbucklebsa.org for a copy of the nomination form. Please return form to service center by Feb. 3rd.
What you need to
know,.
♦ You won’t need to buy any new materials.
♦ More of the adventure re-quirements are optional.
♦ Adventure requirements are achievable by today’s Cub Scout dens within a program year.
♦ Reducing the mandate on requirements to a number achievable within the limited time available to many dens.
♦ Increases den-level customi-zation.
♦ With modifications, complete 1 adventure in approximate-ly 2 den meetings.
♦ Easy transition of revised requirements.
CS Program Changes
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Cub Scouting’s fall 2016 modifications, an overview
First of all, you won’t need to buy any new materials. The new re-quirements will be posted in a free addendum available at scouting.org/programupdates. This will supplement the hand-books in current circulation and for sale online and in Scout shops. � While the overall feedback from den leaders about the new Cub Scout program has been very positive, some den leaders said a num-ber of the new adventures had requirements that were too difficult for dens to complete within the Scouting year. � The number of new Cub Scouts is up in many areas of the country, but rank advancement rates have not kept pace, meaning the BSA’s team of volunteers and staff advisers wanted to react quickly to eliminate what might have become a roadblock for some dens. � A national volunteer task force developed a solution: Make more of the adventure requirements optional, giving dens more flexibil-ity to match their unique needs. � The modifications are designed to ensure that adventure require-ments are achievable by today’s Cub Scout dens within a pro-gram year. This means they are achievable by all Cub Scouts, re-gardless of background or socioeconomic status. � Most of the modifications involve the number of requirements that must be completed, reducing the mandate to a number achieva-ble within the limited time available to many dens. This is done while retaining the rich program options that allow leaders to build strong programs adapted to their needs. � The changes increase den-level customization. Units that can handle more content, perhaps because they meet more often or for longer periods, can — and should! — keep the optional requirements part of their program. On the other hand, those that have struggled to finish the requirements will welcome these changes as a way to meet their needs. � With the modifications, dens should be able to complete one ad-venture in approximately two den meetings. The transition should be seamless, with leaders able to use re-vised requirements as the den begins any new adventure.
Where to find the new requirements
Simply log on to scouting.org/programupdates
Source Source http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2016/12/03/answers-to-your-questions-about-the-cub-scout-modifications/
SHOW SHOW SHOW SHOW YOUR YOUR YOUR YOUR
SCOUT SPIRIT!SCOUT SPIRIT!SCOUT SPIRIT!SCOUT SPIRIT!
Scouting’s anniversary is Mon-day, Feb. 8. Show your Scouting spirit!
• 5th Scout Sunday
• 5th-11th Scout Week
• 8th Scouting Anniver-
sary Day
• 11th Scouting for Food (suggested)
During February, all units are encouraged to participate in an-niversary month activities, such as unit-level activities, district-wide demonstrations, a religious service on either Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath, community service, and public awareness. Consider conducting a service project for your chartering organ-ization in thanks for its support of Scouting.
SCOUTING FOR SCOUTING FOR SCOUTING FOR SCOUTING FOR
FOODFOODFOODFOOD
Hundreds of people in our area are food needy with half of these being children. Help feed the hungry in your community by having your unit participate in Scouting for Food on Saturday, February 11th, 2017. Scouting for Food is a door-to-door collection. All packs, troops, crews, and posts are en-couraged to plan a local food drive.
2016 2016 2016 2016
Popcorn SummaryPopcorn SummaryPopcorn SummaryPopcorn Summary
$158,020 $158,020 $158,020 $158,020 in gross sales
which is a 11.7%
increase over 2015
Return to Scouting Return to Scouting Return to Scouting Return to Scouting 70.20% 70.20% 70.20% 70.20%
Chickasaw Chickasaw Chickasaw Chickasaw
Top Selling unitsTop Selling unitsTop Selling unitsTop Selling units
Pack 100 Tishomingo
$10,075
Pack 45 Wilson
$8,220
Harry Miller Harry Miller Harry Miller Harry Miller
Top Selling UnitsTop Selling UnitsTop Selling UnitsTop Selling Units
Pack 92 Atoka
$13,490
Pack 13 Ada
$9,205
Washita Top Washita Top Washita Top Washita Top
Selling UnitsSelling UnitsSelling UnitsSelling Units
Pack 73 Pauls Valley
$16,080
Pack 160 Sulphur
$13,285
Boy Scout Summer Camp—Sign Up Now for the Adventure! Bugs, swimming, COPE course, rifle range, merit badges, tents, sleeping bags, dining hall food, are all things that make Summer Camp at Camp Simpson an adventure! Staff week begins May 28th-June 3rd, 2017. First week of Scout camp is June 4-10, 2nd week is a closed camp, 3rd week is June 18-24. Check out the new Camp Simpson Promo Video at https://player.vimeo.com/video/186337667 Visit http://www.arbucklebsa.org/Events/2017-Summer-Camp-Reservation-Form for the res-ervation form.
Camp Simpson Winter Camp Saw High
Attendance and High Temperatures
Director Adam Wrublewski reported in with finals numbers for Winter Camp held December 27-31, 2016. The warmer weather was a plus for the large number attending.
Youth Attendance registration was at 189 with an additional 50 adult leaders attending.
In-council troops attending were: Troop 4 Ada, Troop 5 Ardmore, Troop 121 Madill, Troop 13 Ada, Troop 117 Lone Grove, Troop 413 Stratford, and Troop 100 Tishomingo.
Thirteen out-of-council units attended representing various councils: Northwest Texas Council, Circle Ten Council, Last Fron-tier Council, Alamo Area Council, Indian Nations Council, and Longhorn Council.
Leave Your Mark At Camp Simpson
By purchasing a brick for the new Camp Simpson Pavers fundraiser, you can leave a lasting impression of yourself or a deserv-ing honoree at Camp Simpson.
Money raised will go toward campsite improvements and camper-ships. The Carl and Anna Cumpton Memorial Walkway has been placed from the Carlock Lodge to the parking lot area.
Bricks are available in a rectangle 4" x 8" size, $50 and also a
square 8" x 8" size, $250. Commemorate Summer Camp staff, Ea-
gle Scouts, Anniversaries/Birthdays, Order of the Arrow members,
Packs, Troops, Venturing Crews, Silver Beavers, etc. Visit
www.arbucklebsa.org for form. (see Leave your mark.)
Chickasaw District
Serving Carter, Love, Johnston, Marshall counties
& the city of Ringling
District Director,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,,,.Doug Crowson
District Chairman,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,...Phil Buckmaster
District Commissioner,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,......Jarvis Whatley
Jarvis [email protected]
Chickasaw District Calendar
January
2 Service Center Closed
12 Roundtable & Dist, Committee
16 Martin Luther King Day
21 Camping Committee, Camp Simpson
February
5 Scout Sunday
5-11 Scout Week
8 Scout Day
9 Roundtable & Dist. Committee
11 Scouting for Food (suggested)
20 President’s Day
24 Council Banquet
Pre-Order Scout Recognition Items Now!
Taking pre-orders for Scout Sunday emblems, program covers, Pinewood derby emblems, Scouting for Food emblems, Blue and Gold emblems, napkins, table cloths,
centerpieces, décor kits.
Call (580) 223-0831 or email [email protected]
Chickasaw District Award
& Recognition Banquet
Is being re-scheduled
Please check www.arbucklebsa.org for new
date coming soon!
New Boy Scout Requirements Mandatory
As of January 1st, all Boy Scouts must use the current requirements
regardless of rank.
The changes are:
• # of required camping nights has increased
• # of required service hours has increased
• Emphasis on physical fitness has increased
• Scout is now its own rank
• Boy Scouts are required to tell about their duty to GOD at each
rank
For more information, visit http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/
programupdates.aspx
Harry Miller District
Serving Pontotoc, Atoka, and Coal counties.
District Director,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,Adam Wrublewski
District Chairman,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,...Dan Marshall
District Commissioner,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,......Nate Carper
Harry Miller District
Calendar
January
2 Service Center Closed
6 Day Camp Staff Meeting, LDS Church, Ada
10 District Award Nominations Due
12 Roundtable, FUMC, Ada
16 Martin Luther King Day
17 OA Chapter Mtg, First Christian, Ada
21 Outdoor Program Committee Meet-ing, Camping Committee, Camp Simpson
26 Dist,. Com. Mtg., LDS Church, Ada
28 Dist. Banquet, FUMC, Ada
February
5 Scout Sunday
5-11 Scout Week
8 Scout Day
9 Roundtable, FUMC, Ada
11 Scouting for Food (suggested)
20 President’s Day
21 OA Chapter Mtg., First Christian, Ada
23 Dist. Com. Mtg, LDS Church, Ada
24 Council Banquet
Troop 13 Eagle Scout Court of Honor On Sept. 18, Local BSA Troop 13 recognized seven young men who earned the rank of Eagle Scout. This is the highest achievement in Boy Scouts and only 4 percent of Scouts are granted this rank.
This group became Boy Scouts in 2010. Together they have attended
numerous Scout camps, traveled on High Adventure trips all over the
United States and logged hundreds of hours of community service.
From left to right are Weston Cunningham, Caleb Emrich, Ben Hudg-
ens, Caden Manuel, Thaddeus McClain, Lane Taylor and Arren Par-
due. Scoutmaster is Dr. Richard McClain. Photo and article from
Troop 13.
Harry Miller District Award & Recognition Banquet
Saturday, January 28, 2017
First United Methodist Church, Ada
Potluck, with $10 per person (goes towards awards and recognition items.)
RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected]
Washita District
Serving Garvin and Murray counties
District Director,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,.Adam Wrublewski
District Chairman,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.....,..,...Curtis Miles
District Commissioner,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,......Bill McAngus
Hugh Killblane Awarded
Cross and Flame Award by
United Methodist Church
Hugh Killblane, Scout-
master of Troop 67, spon-
sored by the Davis, Okla-
homa First United Method-
ist Church has been award the prestigious Cross and Flame
Award.
The award recognizes adult leaders who have given excep-
tional service in the use and promotion of Scouting programs
for young people or have served children and youth through
the United Methodist Church.
Washita District Calendar
December
23-26 Council Service Center Closed
27-31 Winter Camp
27-Jan 5 Trading Post Closed for Inventory
January
2 Service Center Closed
5 Roundtable
16 Martin Luther King Day
21 Outdoor Program Committee Meeting, Camping Committee, Camp Simpson
February
2 Roundtable
4 Washita District Banquet
2 Scout Sunday
5-11 Scout Week
8 Scout Day
20 President’s Day
24 Council Banquet
2017 Washita District Banquet
6 PM, Saturday, February 4th, 2017
First United Methodist Church, Wynnewood
$10 per person (covers Awards & Recognitions)
Please bring a side dish.
Meat and dessert provided.
RSVP by Feb. 2, 2017 to Ashley Knight (405) 207-
1184 with # attending & side dish.
Mark your calendars
for these upcoming
camps.
• Spring Family Camp, April
28-29, Camp Simpson
• Chickasaw Day Camp, June
5-9
• Harry Miller Cub Scout Day
Camp, July 10-14
• Washita Cub Scout Day
Camp, June 26-30
• Boy Scout Summer Camp,
June 4-10 and June 18-24
Wisawanik Lodge 190
Brotherhood of Cheerful Service
Lodge Chief,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,.Colt Crowson
Lodge Advisor,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,.,...Pat Fountain
Staff Advisor,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,.,......Doug Crowson
COMPLETE
ANGLER AWARD Earn the three fishing related merit badges—Fishing, Fly-Fishing, and Fish & Wildlife Management.
Complete one of the following:
1– Teach Fishing or a fly fishing merit badge skill to your troop, crew or team as part of unit program activity.
2– Help instruct Cub Scouts on fishing skills or fishery management as part of a Cub Scout meeting or outing.
3-Participate in a local fishing derby or tournament., either a Scouting or community event.
4– Complete a conservation project that will benefit a local fishery. For form; http://www.scouting.org
Wisawanik Lodge 190 Calendar
March
24th-25th Spring Ordeal
April
22nd OA Merit Badge College
June
2nd-3rd Summer Fellowship
COUNCIL ANNUAL BANQUCOUNCIL ANNUAL BANQUCOUNCIL ANNUAL BANQUCOUNCIL ANNUAL BANQUET & ET & ET & ET & EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITEAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITEAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITEAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION CEREMONYION CEREMONYION CEREMONYION CEREMONY
6:30 PM, Friday, February 24, 2017
First Methodist Church, Sulphur, Oklahoma
2016 Eagle Scouts, their parents and Scoutmasters will be recognized, and the evening will also include a
Wood Badge beading ceremony and the presentation of the Silver Beaver Awards. Cost is $18 per person.
After February 17th, late fee is $20.
Visit www.arbucklebsa.org for reservation form or call (580) 223-0831.
Council Council Council Council
CalendarCalendarCalendarCalendar
January
2 Council Service
Center Closed
16 Martin Luther
King Day
21 Outdoor Program
Committee Meeting,
Camping Committee
at Camp Simpson
February
5-11 Scout Week
5 Scout Sunday
8 Scout Day
11 Scouting for Food
(suggested)
20 President’s
Day
Check www.arbucklebsa.org frequently for calendar
date additions or changes.
Annual Meeting
Notice
The Annual Meeting of the Ar-buckle Area Council BSA will be held Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at 6:30 PM at Southern Oklahoma Technolo-gy Center, Seminar Room B, Ardmore, Oklahoma. A meal will be served, cost is $15. Please RSVP at 580-223-0831 or email [email protected] Youth Protection Training will be offered at 6 PM.
John Miller Homes has donated aerial photos of Camp Simpson to the Council
Office. A large wall art panel has been sent for display at Camp and a smaller piece is
on display at the Council Service Center. The photo depicts the front of the camp prop-
erty with the Carlock Lodge and the picturesque Lake Sam Noble.
Arbuckle Area Council Scout
Shop
For your uniform & Scout supply needs
411 State Highway 142 West
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Exit 33 off of I-35 Turn into the drive for Ardmore
Middle School,
first building in the drive.
(580) 223-0831
Hours
8:30 AM– 5 PM
Monday –Friday