ADVENTURE PRINCESSES

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1 N O V E M B E R ADVENTURE PRINCESSES RUNNING WATERS Everyone in the program has to renewed their memberships before 12/1/2009. If you have not done this already please fill out the form and give the form and money to Chris Whelan In this Issue upcoming events: Family Skate, Overnighter, Winter Fluff, Christmas Party, Christmas Parade, Bowling 1

2 November s Letter from the Trail Boss Wow only two more Trail Boss Letters to write I cannot believe my time as Trail boss is starting to wind down. It seems if it was yesterday that I was leaving Camp Y- Noah in February with a van full of recyclable items collected by all the princesses to help out the Parma Animal Shelter. Now I have one camp left on the agenda and that is for the Out going Sun Territory. I have met some nice families in the Sun Territory and I hope they continue the journey into the Senior Princesses. Yetta Hay Friends Always! We started taking officer nominations last month. Please consider giving back to the program by running for one of the positions. If you have any questions, feel free to ask any of the officers. Please sell those raffle tickets it is so important that we raise enough money to help offset the costs for 2010 events. See your Outpost scout or territory scout for more tickets and information. Mardi Gras Take Place February 6 th 2010 all Officers should have tickets for sale by now. This is an adult only event with food and fun, Invite your friends relatives and neighbors and help us kick off 2010 by attending this event. Well this is your chance to get a special Bead from the Trail Boss, Catch me at my house, at an officer meeting or at the soccer fields and say the following Phrase Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Zip-A-Dee-Day Oh My Oh My what a wonderful day and I ll hand you a special bead. Shh. Don t tell your friends and lets see how many actually read this Trail Boss letter. For a short time I had My Trail Boss sign as you can see The trail boss sign was on the Maid of the Mist, and the Cave of the Winds in Niagara Falls New York. The Sign was then removed from the parking lot at Niagara Falls by someone in our 9 vehicle caravan. I hope the sign had some photos taken on the USS Little Rock and not just left in the vehicle at that event. Hope to see all of you real soon at the next event!! Phil (Big Bear/Rock Star) Heather (Little Bear) & Holly (Pop Star) ---The Thorne s 2

3 N o v Upcoming Adventure Princess Events Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :00 Swim 7 Fall Camp III Frontier Meeting Fall Camp III 7:45 pm 8 Fall Camp III 15 Family Skate :00 Swim :00 Swim Overnighter Officer Meeting 8:00 Swim 7: D e c Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Frontier Meeting 7:45 pm 4 8:00 Swim :00 Swim Christmas Party :00 Swim Fluff Raid :00 Swim 26 J a n Officer Meeting 7:00 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Induction Ceremony Frontier Meeting 7:45 pm 8 8:00 Swim :00 Swim Sled Fest 17 Bowling :00 Swim Sled Fest / Officer Meeting 7: :00 Swim 30 Friday 8:00 Free Swim at Ridgewood YMCA for Adventure Princesses & Families 3

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5 Due to changes in the United States Post Office rules, we need to have the Running Waters to be 32 pages or less.. So this month s Outpost reports are online only. 5

6 North Royalton Christmas Parade Sunday, November 29th Arrival Time: 4:15 PM Parade Starts at 4:45 PM at St. Albert the Great Church on Wallings east of Ridge OIC: Tom Schultz 6

7 . Sunday, January 17th, 2009 Bowling I New Sun and Forest Registration: 11:30 A.M. Off Lanes 2:30 PM SHARP! Bowling II Sky and Fire Registration: 2:30 PM Off Lanes 5:30 PM SHARP! Yorktown Lanes 6218 Pearl Road (440) Includes: Bowling, Shoe Rental, DJ, Pizza, Hot Dog, Chips and Pop Tour of the Pinsetters and Prizes! LAST DAY TO REGISTER for lowest price: January 8 th, 2009-No registrations after Jan 15th Bumpers YES NO No Trophies awarded for Bumpers Princess Name: Outpost: Territory: Circle Bowling # 1 or # 2 Number Attending X $6.50 = After January 8th January 15th Number Attending X $10.00 = Bumpers YES NO No Trophies awarded for Bumpers Princess Name: Outpost: Territory: Circle Bowling # 1 or # 2 Send Cash or Check payable to: Ridgewood YMCA Adventure Princesses Mike Norwalk Old Mill Rd. Spencer, OH Dad's Name: Phone: 7

8 2010 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Includes $20.00 Gift Card [$5.00 coupon for] Steak & Shake Yours Truly TGI Fridays Irish Pub (East side) Highlights Sell Books for $30.00 and keep $8.00 for your OUTPOST!!!!! We are talking CAMP FOOD MONEY!!!! Books have all the usual coupons!!!!! November 2009 BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE NOW TILL DECEMBER 1, 2009 (Deadline) Books will be available at the Officer & Frontier Meetings and Events till deadline. Please make payment to Adventure Princesses ($22.00 per book) 8

9 Induction Ceremony January 3 rd 2010 Dads and Daughters should wear Vests, Fluff Trails, and Necklaces Bring the Whole Family Grand Parents Too!!! The Big Creek Frontier Welcomes the New Sun Territory!!!! & Says Goodbye to the Outgoing Sun Territory Attention!!!!! All New Sun Members should bring two Sticks one Marked Patience the other Marked Obedience Fire, Sky & forest will receive their 2 nd, 3 rd & 4 th year patches. New Sun will receive Headbands YMCA patches and 1 st year patch. Lip Sync Performance When: Sunday January 3 rd 2010 Where: Valley Forge High School Auditorium Time: Starts Promptly at 1:00 PM Please Bring a Plate of Goodies to Share! Come See a Great Slide Show! 2010 Officers Inducted at this time! 9

10 To All Princess Dads, Consider Being An Officer for 2010!!!!!! Please consider being an officer for Nominations Start in September and most of the positions are open for 2010, meaning that dads in good standing with the organization can run for election (or audition in the case of the Storyteller position). Even if someone else is running for a given position, if you are interested in it run for it! Having more people running makes it more fun for everyone. Listed below are the names of each position with a brief description of what it entails. If you would like to know more, feel free to ask current or former officers about their experiences. Elections are held at the December 3 rd Frontier meeting. See Phil Thorne or Bob Tupa to nominate someone to run for a position. I hope you ll consider it! Thanks, Phil Thorne (2009 Trail Boss) Officer Positions for 2010 Position Description Election Nomination Name(s) Status 1 Trail Boss Responsible for all activities Closed Bob Tupa 2 Elder Supports Trail Boss as necessary Closed Phil Thorne 3 Asst Trail Boss Works with Trail Boss to learn future Open Rob Ezinski, Greg Noeth responsibilities 4 Treasure Keeper Tracks all financial transactions Open Jim Stewart 5 Fire Maker Organizes and runs all council fires Open Chris Bentley 6 Storyteller Tells stories at council fires Open December Officer meeting 7 Tally Keeper Takes notes at all meetings Open Aaron Pierce 8 Sky Scout Responsible for coordination of Open Tim Organiscak territory participation 9 Forest Scout Responsible for coordination of Open Rick Buzinski territory participation 10 Sun Scout Responsible for coordination of Open Tim Hollo territory participation 11 Fire Scout Responsible for coordination of Open Scott Conner territory participation 12 Running Waters Assembles and publishes the Closed Mike Norwalk Editor newsletter 13 Asst Running Waters Assists the editor as needed Open Todd Althouse Editor 14 Legend Maker Takes photos and publishes for the Open Robert Thrasher organization 15 Asst Legend Maker Assists Legendmaker as needed Open Chris Walker 16 Membership Tracker Manages all membership records Closed Chris Whelan 17 Asst Membership Assists Membership Tracker Open Doug Payne, Darin Irwin Tracker 18 Awards Maker Procures all patches and awards Open John Kwiatkowski 19 Outfitter Inventory, storage and repair of Frontier property Open Mark Nelson 10

11 Officer Expectations So, you think you might like to be an officer! You might ask what does that mean? What is expected of me if I were to become an officer? In anticipation of those questions, here is a brief summary of the general expectations of any officer, regardless of the position that you might hold. (Check the Princess Member Handbook for specific detailed responsibilities for each officer position). If you have questions, feel free to contact me or any officer to find out more. I hope you join us! Thanks, Phil Thorne, 2010 Trail Boss (Excerpts from officer expectations and conduct guidelines) You represent the organization as an officer at all times; both at and away from Princess events you are viewed by others as representing the group. Set the right example at all times You have a duty to support the organization in decisions both big and small. What is right for the program, and what is right for the kids should guide us in making the right decision. It is our duty to preserve this program that we currently enjoy, for the benefit of those that will come in later years. Throughout the year all officers have assigned responsibilities. Some are clearly stated in the handbook and by-laws and some are not. Regardless of where the assignment comes from whether it is voluntary or a requirement of your elected position we are all counting on you to meet your commitment. It is the responsibility of all officers to attend all Officer and Frontier meetings. Be prepared to discuss any action items that you might have. Territory Scouts should be prepared to speak of behalf of their Territories. There are a number of events during the year where support from the general officer group is needed in order to be successful. The Mardi Gras fundraiser, the Guides Night at the Races, and supporting the council fires at campouts are several of the main ones. Even though you might not be the specific officer assigned to coordinate the event, we will all need to pitch in to make sure things run smoothly. Future officers: We need your help in identifying possible candidates for future officer positions. Without good leadership going forward, the organization will eventually fail. We need to make sure that does not happen. 11

12 Do you have problems with your elbows on the table at meal time. So does one of our officers his nickname is Elbows.. To help him keep his elbows off the table he was given the duct tape treatment.. 12

13 Don t Miss Out on this! Attention Old Sky Territory Dads & Daughters Only You Are Invited by the Senior Princesses to: LASER TAG Friday, November 13 th, 2009 The Shootout Begins at 23:30 (11:30 pm) Smith Road Middleburg Heights, Ohio Cost is $13.00 per person Pop, Coffee, Pizza, Munchies, Wings Included Video Games are Extra, They Take Tokens Free to fourth Year Adventure Princess Daughters from the Sky Nation with paying Father! Sign up now, play limited to the first 75 people, Deadline for entries Friday, October 16, 2009! Mail Entries to: Keith Leggott Ackley Parma Heights, Ohio (440) Father s Name: Daughter s Name(s): Tribe Name (Optional): Organization (Adventure or Senior Princesses): 13

14 How Indian Corn Came Into the World by Henry R. Schoolcraft (adapted) An Ojibbeway Legend Long ago there lived an Indian boy named Wunzh. His tribe was poor and they struggled to hunt for enough food. Even though life was hard, Wunzh was kind and gentle. He only wished to do something for his people to make life better. As Wunzh as walking through the forest he noted all of the beautiful and amazing plants. "The Great Spirit made all things. Could He not make it easier for us to get our food? I must try to find this out in my vision." So Wunzh returned to his lodge and fasted and slept. On the third day he saw in a vision a young brave coming down from the sky. The young brave was dressed in rich garments of green and yellow colors. On his head was a tuft of nodding green plumes, and all his motions were graceful and swaying. "I am sent to you, by that Great Spirit who made all things. He knows how you wish to do good for your people. Get up and wrestle with me, for only by overcoming me will you learn the secret." Wunzh was weak from fasting. But, he felt courage in his heart, so he got up and wrestled with the stranger. Soon he became weaker and exhausted. The stranger smiled gently on him and said: "My friend, this is enough for tonight, I will come again tomorrow." And he vanished from sight. The next day the stranger came, and Wunzh felt himself weaker than before; nevertheless he rose and wrestled bravely. Then the stranger spoke a second time. "My friend," he said, "have courage! Tomorrow will be your last trial." And he disappeared again. On the third day the stranger came as before, and the struggle was renewed. And Wunzh, though fainter in body, grew strong in mind and will, and he was determined to win for his people. He exerted all his powers, and with a yell he overcame the stranger. "O Wunzh, my friend," said the conquered one, "you have done well! Tomorrow I shall come again and you must wrestle with me for the last time. When you win, strip off my green and yellow garments and bury me. Keep watch over me and make sure that no weeds or grass grow over me. If you do this for several months you will discover how to feed your people, The next day the sky stranger came again. And, though Wunzh had fasted seven days, he felt a new power arise within him. He grasped the stranger and threw him down. He took from him his beautiful garments, and, finding him dead, buried him in the softened earth. Wunzh then returned home. For the next few months he ate sparingly. He would visit the grave of his friend every day to keep it clear of weeds and grass. One day he noted that green plumes were coming up through the ground. Weeks passed by and the summer was drawing to a close. One day Wunzh asked his father to follow him. He led him to the meadow. There, in the place where the stranger had been buried, stood a tall and graceful plant, with bright-colored, silken hair, and crowned by nodding green plumes. Its stalk was covered with waving leaves, and there grew from its sides clusters of milk-filled ears of corn, golden and sweet, each ear closely wrapped in its green husks. "It is my friend!" shouted the boy joyously; "it is Mondawmin, the Indian Corn! We need no longer depend on hunting, so long as this gift is planted and cared for. The Great Spirit has heard my voice and has sent us this food." Then the whole family feasted on the ears of corn and thanked the Great Spirit who gave it. So Indian Corn came into the world. Adapted from Bob and Sarah Gulick, 2009 Story Teller 14

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16 2009 Annual Adventure Princess Family Christmas Party When: Sunday, December 13, from 12-4pm Where: Tri C Western Campus W. Pleasant Valley Rd. Use Parking Lot D, York & Independence Entrance Food: Pizza, Pasta, Chips & More Bring: Dessert to share Cost: Free until December 1 $4.00 after Party Itinerary Includes: Crafts, caroling contest, Ornament and bake-off contests, And pictures with Santa Cut Territory Outpost Princess Name(s) Number of Adults Attending Number of Children Attending Fill out form completely and mail or to: OIC 1 Greg Noeth 4672 Hilland Dr. Cleveland, OH awardsmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org OR OIC 2 Chris Whelan 7559 Pleasant Hill Dr. Parma, OH asstmembershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org 16

17 The Running Waters Assembly Schedule: NOTE: The Assembly Date and Times are changed It is now being done at Bush Funeral Home at 6:15. This is prior to the officer s meeting so make sure to fluff the officers. OUTPOST ASSEMBLY DATE Rainbow Bandits November 23, 2009 Rockin Cowgirls December 28, 2009 Outpost #1 January28, 2010 Outpost #2 February 25, 2010 Outpost #3 March 25, 2010 Outpost #4 April 22, 2010 Outpost #5 May 27, 2010 Outpost #6 June 24, 2010 Mardi Gras 2010 Outpost raffle ticket & incentives to be based on 2010 paid outpost members. All outpost memberships must be paid by Dec 31st 2009 To avoid any membership issues 1) Outpost need to submit all membership forms and checks as a group to the assistant membership tracker 2) Provide copies of forms and checks from members that have paid ON LINE though the GUIDES or paid at the "Y" 3) If a member decides not to renew their membership submit a drop letter or to the outpost scout or the assistant membership tracker Outpost that have not attempted to resolve membership issues by Dec 31st 2009 raffle ticket & incentives numbers will be based on 2009 paid outpost membership 17

18 ADVENTURE PRINCESS FAMILY SKATE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2009 NO BROWNS GAME THAT DAY!!!!! FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Brookpark Skateland, Brookpark Road, Brookpark, OH 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM FREE ADMISION WITH NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATION: 1 or 2 items per person please. Skate rental: $3.00 Roller blades: $5.00 (you may bring your own skates but NO black stoppers) OIC Scott Conner

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22 Join the Junior Program to the Princesses & Guides. The Pioneers Program is designed for families with children 3 years of age to 1 st grade. All events are family events! Two Campouts, Fishing Derby, Memphis Kiddie Park, Sled Fest, Chuck E Cheeses, Cook Outs, Fire Fly s Miniature Golf, Ice Cream Social, Strongsville Rec Center, Holiday Parties, Hay ride, Bowling Contact: Navigator Rob Ezinski rezinski@sbcglobal.net 22

23 FLUFF RAIDER S LOG: 2009 There will be a patch given to Princesses that Fluff Raid the officers at their homes. The first part of this 2-part patch will be awarded to any Princess who "raids" 14 officers at their home. The second part is for Princesses who "raid" 5 officers after midnight. Use this Fluff Raiders Log to collect signatures from the officers. When you get the 14 regular raids and/or 5 midnight raids, then "Raid" the Awards Maker for the patch(es.) OFFICER: NAME: FLUFF COLOR: REGULAR RAID MIDNIGHT RAID 1. Trail Boss Phil Thorne Multi 2. Asst. Trail Boss Bob Tupa Multi 3. Elder Russ Lakatos White 4. Fire Maker Bernie Willoughby Lt. Brown 5. Treasure Keeper Jim Stewart Red 6. Tally Keeper Patrick Thompson Orange 7. Awards Maker Greg Noeth Pink 8. Running Waters Editor Randy Zabarsky Lt. Orange 9. Asst. RW Editor Mike Norwalk Rust 10. Legend Maker Chris Walker Lt. Pink 11. Asst. Legend Maker Rob Ezinski Aqua 12. Membership Tracker Paul Mathis Teal 13. Asst. Mem. Tracker Chris Whelan Brown 14. Outfitter Mark Nelson Purple 15. Storyteller Bob Gulick Dark Pink 16. Sky Territory Scout Chris Bently Royal Blue 17. Forest Territory Scout Rick Buzinski Green 18. Sun Territory Scout Tom Schulz Yellow 19. Fire Territory Scout Scott Conner Red 23

24 Official event is 6:30 to 8:30 (Fluff officers after event) 24

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28 Adventure Princesses Annual Fund Raiser Mardi Gras Party Calling all Mom s and Dad s Get a baby sitter and bring your friends to join us! When: February 6th :30pm 12:30am Where: U.A.W. Hall Chevrolet Blvd. Parma Ohio Why: To Support help Support the Adventure Princesses Program Activities: Dancing, Fun games, side boards raffles, and door prizes. The Adventure Princesses Supply Beer, Wash and Dinner Bring your own liquor & Appetizers to share with your friends Adult only event must be 21 years of age. Tickets are $20 Ea or 2 for $35 See any Adventure Princesses Officer for tickets or additional more information. 28

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31 The Legend Makers need you to be on the Lookout for these two Dads. If encountered stop, smile and ask for cheese. Visit pictures of every event at our Adventure Princess account. thebigcreekfrontier.shutterfly.com Password: adventure Or thebigcreekfrontier.org Click on Member Login-Event Photos User Name: friends Password: always See Yourself, Your Dad and Each Other in over 4000 pictures. Download and print at home, order prints and great gifts with personalized pictures sent right to your home or picked up at a local Target Store For Event CD s & DVD s Please Contact: Chris legendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Rob asstlegendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org 31

32 PRINCESS INTERVIEW PATCH HEY! PRINCESSES We would like to know more about each Princess and her dad. Please take a few moments to fill out the Interview Form below. Each Princess that sends in an interview will receive a special patch. Each month in the Running Waters, several interviews will appear, so make sure you check each issue for your Personal Interview. You can mail this form to me at the address below or better yet drop it off at the my house and receive a fluff too! Looking forward to hearing from you! **PLEASE INCLUDE PICTURE OF DAD & DAUGHTER** Your Name: Dad s Name: Your Princess Name: Territory: Outpost: School: Grade: Your Age: What do you like about school: Favorite TV Show: Favorite Book: Favorite Song: Favorite Food: Favorite Desert: What activities are you involved in (other then Adventure Princesses): Favorite Princess Event: Favorite Princess Craft: Best Thing you ever did as an Outpost: What new event would you like to see be part of the Princesses: Funniest thing your dad ever did: Length of your trail of fluffs: Number of patches on your vest: Number of beads on your Necklace: REMEMBER TO INCLUDE A PICTURE OF YOU AND YOUR DAD. SEND INTERVIEW TO Mike Norwalk Old Mill Rd. Spenser Ohio, send it digitally to asstrweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org 32

33 Greater Cleveland YMCA Ridgewood YMCA 6840 Ridge Rd. Parma, OH Adventure Princesses The Big Creek Frontier Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Cleveland, Ohio Permit #: 3152 To the home of: 2008 Frontier Officers Name Daughter Phone Address and Trail Boss Phil Thorne Heather, Holly Valley Villas Dr. Parma, Oh Assistant Trail Boss Bob Tupa Maddie Spring Garden, Parma, Oh Elder Russ Lakatos Jessica Chesterfield., Parma, Oh Fire Maker Bernie Willoughby Ava Fort Meyers Ct., Parma, Oh Treasure Keeper Jim Stewart Rachel, Rebecca, Robin Wallings Rd., North Royalton, Oh Tally Keeper Patrick Thompson Maddison, Maggie Hetzel Dr., Parma, Oh Awards Maker Gregory Noeth Greta, Marlena Hilland Drive, Cleveland, Oh Running Waters Editor Randy Zabarsky Morgan Malvern Drive, Parma, Oh Assistant Running Waters Editor Mike Norwalk Brianna Old Mill Rd., Spencer, Ohio Legend Maker Chris Walker Hanah Chestnut Rd, Independence, Oh Assistant Legend Maker Rob Ezinski Chiara Maplecrest Ave., Parma, Ohio Membership Tracker Paul Mathis Mary, Ally-Anna Rousseau Drive, Parma, Oh Assistant Membership Tracker Chris #19 Whelan Summer & Sanibel Pleasant Hill Dr., Parma, Oh Outfitter Mark Nelson Lily & Olivia Craigleigh Dr., Parma, Ohio Storyteller Robert Gulick Rebecca, Sarah Sapphire Ct., Parma, Oh Sky Territory Scout Chris Bentley Delaney Stanbury Rd., Parma, Oh Sun Territory Scout Tom Schultz Elizabeth Sharon Copely Rd., Wadsworth, Oh Forest Territory Scout Rick Elbows Buzinski Amelia Greenleaf Ave., Parma Hts., Ohio Fire Territory Scout Scott Conner Kelly Gordon Dr., Parma, Ohio