Black Diamond District Newsletter December 2018 www.utahscouts.org/blackdiamond District Calendar DECEMBER 2018 7 Recharter Renewal Deadline 13 District Roundtable You are invited to a special Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training to be held at the Mapleton North Stake Center at 425 N 1600 W, Mapleton on Thursday, January 10th at 7pm. This training is for all Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leaders and will discuss how to bless the lives of your youth and execute their program for 2019 and beyond. Black Diamond District Klondike Black Diamond District Merit Badge Pow Wow Where: Camp Maple Dell When: January 11-12, 2019 What: Ziplining, 3D Archery, Cross-cut Saw Races, Klondike Sled Derby, and more! Who: all youth 11+ Cost: $16/youth until Dec 15th, Leaders are free! Where: Spanish Fork Stake Center, 1006 E 200 S When: Jan 26th and Feb 9th @ 8am What: 15+ Eagle-required and elective merit badges! Register here! Cost: $5/youth until Jan 1 Please note that you may attend any weekend Klondike. More dates are available on www.utahscouts.org Register here! JANUARY 2019 10 Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training @ Mapleton North Stake Center, 425 N 1600 W 11-12 Klondike Derby at Maple Dell 17 Eagle Boards of Review 2550 E 989 S, Spanish Fork, UT 24 District Committee Meeting 26 Winter MB Pow-Wow 8am @ Spanish Fork Stake Center 30 Adult Recognition Nominations Due FEBRUARY 2019 3 Scout Sunday stake or unit firesides appropriate 9 Winter MB Pow-wow Session 2 8am @ Spanish Fork Stake Center 14 STAKE Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training 21 Eagle Boards of Review 2550 E 989 S, Spanish Fork, UT 21 University of Scouting @ UVU Institute, 7:30-4 28 Eagle Scout Banquet Register for Activities Online at Www.utahscouts.org/blackdiamond
Black Diamond District Newsletter Boards of Review Dates: 3rd Thursday Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Canyon View Stake Center 989 S 2550 E, Spanish Fork, UT Black Diamond District Officers District Chairman Rob Armstrong rob.armstrong@gmail.com District Commissioner Trace Lund tmlundbsa@gmail.com District Executive Lee Ferrin 801-437-4406 lee.ferrin@scouting.org Council Services 801-437-6222 help@utahscouts.org Advancement Chair Jed Anderson jed@woodbadge.us Advancement Co-Chair Justin Frasche Justin@frasche.com Mapleton Eagle Secretary Michaun Torgersen blackdiamondeagleboard@gmail.com SF Eagle Secretary Angela Murdock bdeaglebor@gmail.com Training Chair Don James donjames826@gmail.com Nominations Chair Russell Graham gruss.cracker@gmail.com ADC Roundtable Randy Rymer randy_rymer@yahoo.com Scout Roundtable John Webb john.webb@nebo.edu Cub Roundtable Naomi Phillips naomiphillips72@gmail.com COR Roundtable Don James donjames826@gmail.com 2rd Thursdays - 7pm-8:15pm Mapleton White Chapel 31 W Maple St Mapleton, UT 84664 Trail to Eagle Information Project Approvals Project approvals can be done by the Eagle Coaches in your stake at any time convenient to them and you. If you do not know how to contact them, please ask your Stake YM President. Schedule an appointment for a Board of Review with your respective Eagle Secretary, listed below. Roundtable Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, 11-yr-old Leaders, Committee Chairs, Committee Members, & CORS are invited. The Purpose of Roundtable 1. Provide the skills, techniques and program ideas to make your unit successful 2. Provide unit leaders with the inspiration and vision to renew the desire to serve youth. December Roundtable Topics Cubs To Be Announced Boy Scouts 11-yr-old: Loyalty, Cooking 12-13-yr-old: Aims of Scouting, Winter Camping 14-17-yr-old: Citizenship & Resolving Conflict, Be With Them CORs: Report by CORs to District Chairman BOY SCOUT SERVICE CENTER Registration, advancements, camping and all District & Council related services Mon:10:30am 6:00pm Tues - Fri: 9:00am 6:00pm Sat - Sun: Closed District Executive 801-437-4406 Council Services 801-437-6222 OREM SCOUT SHOP Awards, uniforms, patches, pins, camping gear and much more! Mon. - Fri. - 9:00am 6:00pm Sat. - 10:00am 3:00pm Scout Shop 801-221-1008 748 N 1340 W Orem, UT 84057 Merit Badge Counselors Lists To download a copy of the most recent merit badge counselor lists please visit: www.utahscouts.org/ blackdiamond Click on Merit Badge Counselors Boy Scout Roundtable Assignments Stakes are assigned to facilitate breakout sessions in conjunction with RT commissioners. January Spanish Fork East Stake February Stake-level Roundtable March Spanish Fork East Stake April Spanish Fork East Stake May Stake-level Roundtable June Maple Mountain Stake July NO ROUNDTABLE August Stake-level Roundtable September Maple Mountain Stake October Spanish Fork West Stake November Stake-level Roundtables December Spanish Fork West Stake
Black Diamond District Calendar 2019 Black Diamond District - 2019 Utah National Parks Council - BSA JANUARY 2019 10 District Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training 11-12 Klondike Derby at Maple Dell 17 Eagle Boards of Review 24 District Committee Meeting 26 Winter Merit Badge Pow-Wow Session 1, 8am Spanish Fork Stake Center 30 Adult Recognition Nominations Due FEBRUARY 2019 3 Scout Sunday - unit or stake firesides appropriate 9 Winter Merit Badge Pow-Wow Session 2, 8am, Spanish Fork Stake Center 14 STAKE Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Trainings 21 Eagle Boards of Review 23 University of Scouting 7:30 AM-4 PM @ UVU Institute 28 Eagle Scout Banquet MARCH 2019 14 District Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training 16 Venturing Biathlon @ Miller s Flat 16 Scouting for Food Collection, drop-off at SF Armory 21 Eagle Boards of Review 28 District Adult Awards Ceremony APRIL 2019 11 District Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training 14 Silver Beaver nominations due to Key 3 18 Eagle Boards of Review 27 Scout Show at University Place Mall, Orem MAY 2019 9 STAKE Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training 16 Eagle Boards of Review 23 District Committee Meeting 27 Memorial Day - Council Offices Closed JUNE 2019 8 Webelos Woods @ Buck Hollow 13 District Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Trainings 20 Eagle Boards of Review 27 District Committee Meeting JULY 2019 11 NO PRIMARY AND AARONIC PRIESTHOOD LEADERSHIP TRAINING 16 Flag Retirement, 7 pm @ Rodeo grounds 18 Eagle Boards of Review 25 District Committee Meeting AUGUST 2019 As of December 13, 2018 1 Eagle Board of Reviews 12 STAKE Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Trainings 16 Eagle Boards of Review 23 District Committee Meeting SEPTEMBER 2019 5 Eagle Boards of Review 7 Fall Merit Badge Pow-Wow Session 1 8am @ Spanish Fork Stake Center 12 District Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training 19 Eagle Boards of Review 21 Fall MB Pow-Wow Session 2, 8am at Spanish Fork Stake Center 26 District Committee Meeting TBD Council Silver Beaver Awards Ceremony OCTOBER 2019 3 Eagle Boards of Review 10 District Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training 12 Commissioners College 8am at Palmyra Stake Center 17 Eagle Boards of Review 24 District Committee Meeting NOVEMBER 2019 7 Eagle Boards of Review 9 Turkey Shoot, Spanish Fork Gun Club 14 STAKE Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Trainings DECEMBER 2019 5 Eagle Boards of Review 12 District Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training 19 Eagle Boards of Review ----------DISTRICT MEETINGS---------- Primary and Aaronic Priesthood Leadership Training 2nd Thursdays of Every Month - 7:00 p.m. - 425 N 1600 W Mapleton Invited: All Primary leaders and Aaronic Priesthood leaders, as well as Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Pack Committee Members, Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches, Venturing Advisors, Committee Members, Chartered Org. Reps., & Unit Commissioners District Committee Mtgs. 4th Thursdays of Every Month - 7:00 p.m. - Palmyra Stake Center, 505 East 900 North, Spanish Fork -Invited to Committee Mtgs: District Key 3, District Committee Chairmen & Members, RT Commissioners, & Asst. District Commissioners Eagle Boards of Review 3rd Thursdays - 7:00pm - Spanish Fork Canyon View Stake Center, 2550 East 989 South, Spanish Fork Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/blackdiamonddistrict For more information and to register for events please visit www.utahscouts.org/blackdiamond
Utah National Parks Calendar 2019 Utah National Parks Council - 2019 Boy Scouts of America Council Training Courses Wood Badge - Advanced Scout Leader Training FEBRUARY MARCH Feb 28 Mar 2 & March 7-9 at Quail Creek Scout Camp Course Director: Brian Welhoelter Sponsored by: Enoch and Cedar North Stakes MAY May 23-25 & May 30-Jun 1 at Tifie Scout Camp Course Director: Tuiasoa & Reid (2 courses) Sponsored by: Provo Utah Wasatch Stake (Tongan) JULY 22-27 at Tifie Scout Camp Course Director: Marc Arnoldsen Family Odyssey AUGUST 6-10 at Tifie Scout Camp Course Director: Garth Sorenson Sponsored by: Ephraim Stake As of December 13, 2018 Council Program & Activities View full calendar at: www.utahscouts.org Council Camps & High Adventure CUB SCOUT DAY CAMPS Cub Scout Camp at Jeremiah Johnson Webelos Wilderness at Buck Hollow Scout Ranch NEW SCOUT (11 YEAR OLDS) CAMP *Adventure Park at Buck Hollow Scout Ranch BOY SCOUT CAMP Blue Mountain Scout Camp High Uintah Scout Camp *Maple Dell Scout Camp *Thunder Ridge Scout Camp *Tifie Scout Camp *Scofield Scout Camp HIGH ADVENTURE BASES Entrada High Adventure Beaver High Adventure SEPTEMBER 5-7 & 12-14 at Maple Dell Scout Camp Course Director: Scott Anderson Sponsored by: Community Units *Includes Trail to First Class program for 11-yr-olds Register for camps: www.utahscouts.org/camps Register online at: www.utahscouts.org/woodbadge Akela s Council - Advanced Cub Leader Training June 19-22 at Tifie Scout Camp Register online at: www.utahscouts.org/akelascouncil University of Scouting FEBRUARY 24th at 8:00am-4:00pm at Orem LDS Institute Register online at: https://tinyurl.com/universityofscouting Commissioner College Info online at: www.utahscouts.org/training Timberline - National Youth Leadership Training More online at: www.utahscouts.org/timberline For more information and to register for events please visit www.utahscouts.org
Scout Law A Scout is Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent Black Diamond District Klondike Derby 2019 Fri. Jan 11th 4:30pm - Jan 12th 12:30pm Come Experience some great winter Activities! all Boy Scouts Invited, ages 11-18 Hosted by: Maple Dell Scout Camp Register online at: www.utahscouts.org/event/2421599 $16.00/youth participant before December 15th, $18.00/youth after December 15th Adult Leaders are free NEW!! Chalk Ball Target Range.22 Rifle Shooting Zip-Lines 3-D Animal Archery First Aid Stretcher Races Activities Include Klondike Sled Racing Fire Building Races Snow Shoeing Knife & Tomahawk Throwing First Aid Stretcher Race Find instructions to build your Klondike sled at: https://media.scouting.org/boyslife/workshop/sledplans.pdf Questions? Contact Dave Johnson, 801-717-5624, david.johnson@scouting.org
Black Diamond Adult Recognition Awards It is not too early to recommend adult leaders to be recognized for the good work that they do. Recommendations can be submitted on line by going to the web site http://www.utahscouts.org/blackdiamond and clicking on Adult Recognition. You can also see a history of previous recommendations if you have questions from previous years by clicking on District Recognitions Recipient History. It is an ideal time as you fill out the Journey to Excellence form to consider recommending adult leaders for the following awards. Baden Powell Award This award is representative of the adult Scouter who has started the journey to making a difference. As was Lord Baden Powell this adult leader is a trusted mentor, guide, and protector of youth. The nominee nurtures and develops youth to become leaders of character, physical and moral fitness, and sound citizenship, and who exemplify a life following the Scout Oath and Law. General Criteria to Nominate an Individual: Currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America; Received leader specific training; Who pursues excellence in Scouting for youth and themselves; Who, as Baden Powell did in his day, is making a difference in the life of Scouts, adult Scouters, and members of their communities. Second Miler Award The Second Miler Award is given to registered Scouters for outstanding service to boyhood and to those who have gone the extra mile in serving youth either in the District or Unit level programs of Scouting. An individual can earn the award multiple times in recognition for continuous service. This is a District award which is not recognized by national BSA and is not part of the individual's BSA service record. General Criteria to Nominate an Individual: Currently serving as an adult Scouting volunteer in any capacity in a unit, district, or council position. Two to five years of service. Has consistently shown the capacity and willingness to go the extra mile to provide an outstanding Scouting program. Has sought out training opportunities to improve understanding of the Scouting program. District Award of Merit The District Award of Merit is highest honor that can be given by a district. It is awarded to registered Scouters with exceptional character and noteworthy service in Scouting programs and for service to community and church. The award is never sought after and comes without solicitation to those who are chosen. It is only given to an individual once for that district. It is a national BSA award and becomes part of the individual's BSA record. General Criteria to Nominate an Individual: Currently serving as an adult Scouting volunteer in any capacity in a unit, district, or council position. Five to ten years of service. Has been previously awarded the Second Miler Award Has consistently shown the capacity and willingness to go the extra mile to provide an outstanding Scouting program. Has sought out training opportunities to improve their understanding of the Scouting program. Questions can be answered by contracting Russell Graham (gruss.cracker@gmail.com) or 801-830-5736.
Council Day Camps, Summer Camps & High Adventure Bases 2019 Cub Scouts (Primary 8-9) Day Camp - Program Details 7:15am-1:00pm or 2:30pm-7:45pm_ Camp Jeremiah Johnson Youth: $20 Adults: $6 Bring your own Food Girls Day Camps Available! Wolves: Rockets, Spirit of the Water, Paws on the Path, Finding your Way, Archery, BB Guns, Call of the Wild Bears: Rockets, Salmon Run, Fur, Feather and Ferns, Baloo the Builder, Archery, BB Guns, Bear Necessities Webelos Scouts (Primary 10) Day Camp - Program Details 8:30am-3:15pm Mon/Tue/Wed Webelos Wilderness Adventure Archery, BB Guns, First Responder, Into the Woods, Into the Wild, Knot Olympus, Geocaching, Castaway, Earth Rocks, Webelos Walkabout, Songs & Skits Youth: $27 Adults: $10 Bring your own Food 11 Year-old Scouts (Primary 11) Overnighter - Program Details 8:00am Friday - 3:00pm Saturday Adventure Park Scout Camp Youth: $46 Adults: $10 Bring your own Food Trail to First Class Requirements, Five Mile Hike, Camp-wide Games, Campfire & Honor Program, Stargazing, Troop Campfires, First Aid, Knots & Lashings, Leave no Trace, Nature, Orienteering, Totin Chip & Firem n Chit Boy Scouts (Ages 12-13) Summer Camps - Program Details Mondays - Saturdays Blue Mountain Scout Camp Youth: $150 Adults: $30 Bring your own Food High Uintah Scout Camp Youth: $150 Adults: $30 Bring your own Food Maple Dell Scout Camp Youth: $208 Adults: $40 Meal Plan per person: $105 Over 39 Merit Badges offered, Climbing, Horseback riding, Trail of the Ancients, Cycling, Fishing, Campfires and games & much more! Located near Blanding, Utah. Over 30 Merit Badge offered, Trail to First Class requirements, Carter Trail Run, Cat-Eye Trail, Fishing, Swimming, Hiking, Honor Trail, Campwide Games, Camfire programs, Polar Bear Dip, Rifle Shooting & much more! Located in the Uintas north of Vernal, Utah. Offering a slew of Merit Badges and programs, High COPR Ropes, Zip Lines, Nature Center, Swimming, Shooting Sports, Handicraft, Emergency Skills, many new programs and a ton more! Located south of Payson, Utah. High Adventure programs are available. All Young Men (Ages 12-18) Summer Camps - Program Details Mondays - Saturdays Scofield Scout Camp Youth: $180 Adults: $30 Meal Plan per person: $105 Prices may vary Your aquatics base destination. With all kinds of offerings from canoeing to sailboats to kayaks! This camp also has Adventure Tracks. These programs offer various levels of difficulty and challenges. Rank advancements and Merit Badge Requirements are interwoven into these new programs. Located northwest of Price, Utah. High adventure available. Thunder Ridge Scout Camp Youth: $180 Adults: $30 Meal Plan per person: $105 Tifie Scout Camp Youth: $208 Adults: $40 Meal Plan per person: $105 Now offering Adventure Tracks! These programs offer various levels of difficulty and challenges. Rank advancements and Merit Badge Requirements are interwoven into these fun and exciting adventures. Scouting basics to ultimate survivor, this camp offers it all! Located east of Beaver, Utah. High Adventure available. Our newest and most up-to-date camp with new and state-of-the-art facilities! Offering Adventure Tracks, this camp has it all: swimming pool, shooting sports, High COPE, Zip lines, survival experiences, and rock climbing! Programs continue to offer fun and advancement opportunities. Located SE of Mt. Pleasant, Utah. High Adventure available.
Older Youth (Ages 14-18) High Adventure Bases - Program Details_ Beaver High Adventure Base High Adventure and program activities include: White Water Rafting, Mountain Prices vary based on Program Biking, Paddleboarding, COPE Courses, Climbing, Rappelling, Shooting Sports, Per Person per Day: $65 ATVs, and much more. Beaver offers a pristine landscape with many challenging Meal Plans per Day: $21 activities design to strengthen and prepare our youth. Located east of Beaver, UT. Entrada High Adventure Base Outside of Moab and Utah s redrock natural monuments lies adventure at it s finest. Entrada offers high adventure programs and activities which include: White Prices vary based on Program Per Person per Day: $65 Water Rafting, Climbing, Rappelling, Mountain Biking, Shooting Sports, Hiking, Meal Plans per Day: $21 Canyoneering, and a whole lot more! Located southwest of Arches National park. For more information and to register for camps please visit: www.utahscouts.org/camps LDS Church Use of Scout Camping Facilities The Utah National Parks Council, BSA now offers its twelve properties, equipment, experts and programs for use by LDS Stakes and Wards. As part of the 100+ year partnership between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America, LDS Stakes and Wards may utilize these BSA resources to accomplish their objective and control their own outcomes. Design a Program that Fits Your Stake s Needs! Stakes and wards can work closely with the local BSA Council s experts to build a program that fits exactly what is desired to accomplish the stake s goals. This many include BSA-led program, such as challenge course activities, aquatics, shooting sports, and biking as well as stake or ward-led activities such as hikes, games, spiritual mountaintop experiences and firesides. Depending on the location, food serves are also available. In all cases, the activities are directed and supported by your local priesthood leaders. Aaronic Priesthood Encampments Design a program focused on helping your Aaronic Priesthood youth be prepared through personal growth to become good husbands and fathers by following the examples of men such as their own priesthood leaders. Stake and ward priesthood leadership direct the learning process and experiences, interspersed with the BSA-supplies outdoor programs, such as challenge courses, aquatics and high adventure. Youth Conferences A sure way to make a memorable Youth Conference is by taking into the outdoors and taking advantage of save, certified programs, including high adventure activities, COPE courses, etc. You design your own program and determine what activities you would like to include. Elements such as outdoor amphitheaters, campfire bowls, dances, hand-cart treks as well as indoor meeting locations are available. Stake Young Women or Young Men High Adventure Encampment Utilize existing BSA high adventure programs to help accomplish the goals that your stake leadership has set for your youth. Whether learning to do hard things or strengthening their understanding of keeping physically strong, mentally awake or morally straight, your youth will have the opportunity to be led and instructed by their priesthood leaders. Leadership Training Encampment Leverage the highly acclaimed leadership courses provided by the BSA to help your youth and adults become better leaders. Courses, such as Wood Badge for adults and National Youth Leadership Training (Timberline), that are directed and taught by your priesthood leadership, will have a lifelong impact on your stake membership.
Sell Scout Show Tickets Fund Your Dream Year! Each Scout Show Tickets is attached to the Scout Saver Card, Packed with hundreds of dollars of free savings at local Business and restaurants RECEIVE $15 PER CARD SOLD! Who can sell? -Individuals Young Women s groups Cub Pack Youth Ministry Groups Scouts Troops Go to camp with scout show cards! $15 of every card sold can go towards your scouting expenses such as camp fees and gear. Every 10 tickets sold enter you into a drawing to win: Utah County Scout Show 748 N 1340 W Orem, UT 84057 April 27, 2019
Scout Saver Cards Can Fund Your Dream Scout Year blog.utahscouts.org/boy-scouting/scout-saver-cards/ November 30, 2018 Scouting has many expenses, but you shouldn t let that stop you from planning your dream year of Scouting. With Scout Saver Cards, you can earn the funds you need for your unit s ideal year! What to know about Scout Saver Cards The BSA has teamed up with Starving Student Cards, which is a discount card packed with hundreds of dollars of free stuff and over $4,000 in discounts which will help families save a lot of money all over town. You can sell cards to friends, families, and neighbors. Scout Saver Cards sell for just $30 and 75 percent of it goes back to Scouting! $15 of every card stays with the unit and $7.50 goes back to local Scouting. 1/3
Individuals, Cub Packs, Scout Troops, Venturing Crews, Young Women Groups and Youth Ministry Groups can sell cards to raise money for the year s activities. Use this Scouting Cost Calculator and estimate how many cards your unit needs to sell to fund your ideal year of Scouting. Check out this SAMPLE of the Scout Saver Cards and see some of the great discounts available! How to sell Scout Saver Cards Selling Scout Saver Cards is easy. Frist, star by picking up tickets to sell from your local Council Service Center or Scouting professional, possibly at a roundtable. Sign out 5 cards to each Scout, having them initial each card. Scouts can then team up in pairs, or go as a group and do a blitz around the neighborhood. Take turns as to who gets the credit for each sale. It s always a good idea to bring an adult and only visit friends, family, and neighbors you know. Another great way to sell cards is to get permission from grocery stores to let Scouts stand out front and promote the cards to shoppers. Just like Girl Scouts can sell cookies, Boy Scouts can use this method to sell lots of cards quick. It s also important to have Scouts keep track of the names and phones number of the individuals purchasing cards. These individuals can then be approached again next year. As Scouts sell cards and turn in funds, always record their progress on the Scout Tracking Sheet. Sign out more Cards as needed. You can always go to the Scout office for more cards if you run out. Scout Show Tickets Great discounts aren t the only thing you will find on Scout Saver Cards. All cards also include a ticket to your local Scout Show! Scout Shows are a great opportunity to let people from town come and see what Scouting is all about. They also provide for a fun day, filled with all the best things from Scouting. Scout Shows provide a day of inter-generational family fun through hands-on exhibits, displays and 2/3
competitions. Only one ticket is needed per family, so a Scout Saver Card is the perfect way to get the whole family involved in a day of Scouting fun. To purchase a Scout Show Ticket/Scout Saver Card contact a local Scouting troop or your local Scout office. The Utah Valley Family Scout Show: April 27, 2019 at University Place Mall in Orem (North Outdoor Plaza) 10am 4pm Win a chance to go to Disneyland! Selling Scout Saver Cards is not only a great way to raise funds for your year it is also a cool way to win some awesome prizes. Prizes include free tickets to Lagoon Amusement Park and more. And the grand, and possibly most exciting, prize is a free trip to Disneyland! Winning prizes is easy. For every 10 tickets sold, a Scout will have his or her name entered into a drawing for any of the awesome prizes. We hope that you take advantage of this great opportunity to earn funds for your unit while helping your district raise funds for programs, activities and other expenses needed throughout the year! Author: Madison Austin Marketing Associate, Utah National Parks Council Use Scout Saver Cards to fund your entire year! 3/3
Black Diamond District Transition to Community Scouting - Timeline This document is intended to communicate to local leaders of the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints, adult Scout Leaders, and local families concerning the future of Scouting locally. The below timeline outlines the actions that the local BSA district and council professionals and volunteers will be taking over the next 16 months to help ensure an orderly transition into community Scout units those adult leaders and families who desire to continue in Scouting. Information concerning family Scouting can be found at: www.scouting.org/familyscouting/ As outlined in the Church and BSA s joint statement dated May 8, 2018, the local BSA district and council will continue to support local wards and stakes in their full engagement and implementation of Priesthood-led Scouting programs until December 31, 2019. As we near the end of 2019, new Cub Scout Packs, Scout Troops, and Venturing Crews will need to be formed locally to serve families wishing to continue in Scouting beyond 2019. Those adult leaders and families desiring to continue in Scouting can make their desire known by filling out a Community Scouting Interest Survey found at: www.utahscouts.org/blackdiamond September 2018 May 2019 Per community area, several selected adult volunteers are being asked to serve as Scouting Ambassadors to help in the efforts of identifying potential new organizations that will charter Scouting units and identifying families that desire to continue in Scouting after 2019. All interested families should receive information and be educated concerning how community Scouting will continue to be a viable and helpful resource through 2020 and beyond. June December 2019 New community Cub Packs, Scout Troops, and Venturing Crews will begin to form based on local needs and interest. Adults and youth wishing to continue in Scouting can select a local new community Pack, Troop, or Crew and dual-register in that new unit. *Note: Youth and adult leaders in units sponsored by the Church should continue participating in their ward Scout units through 2019. While youth continue active participation in their ward Scout unit, new community unit leadership can begin meeting to set forth adult leadership, program planning, unit fundraising, and meeting times to be ready to be fully online by January 1, 2020. We look forward to continually serving our local youth by providing the best program opportunities possible including camping, leadership training, and community service. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns you might have. Your friend in youth development, Lee Ferrin District Executive, Black Diamond District BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Utah National Parks Council 748 North 1340 West Orem, Utah 84057 P 801.437.4406 M 801.709.0337 lee.ferrin@scouting.org
Klondikes are Here, Are You Ready? blog.utahscouts.org/camping/klondikes/ December 10, 2018 Winter is in full force, whether we have the snow to show for it or not. One thing that is for sure during winter, though, is Klondikes. Starting in January, almost every weekend through March 2nd is full of Klondike events sponsored by various districts throughout the Council. If this doesn t seem intriguing to you, keep reading to find out why Klondikes are an unforgettable journey Scouts, and any youth, should experience. See the Klondike schedule and register here. Why Should My Scout Troop Attend Klondikes? Michael Hall from the Orem District shares why he thinks Klondikes are a must. The Klondike Derby is an annual event held by BSA and Canadian Scout Districts to commemorate the Alaskan and Yukon Klondike Gold Rush that took place between 1896 and 1899. Klondike Derbies have been going on since 1949. But, perhaps we should view the Klondike from a Latter-Day Saint perspective. 1/3
The Klondike Derby could be a great setting to help educate Latter-Day Saint Scouts about the hardships and challenges that the Saints faced when driven from Missouri during the winter of 1838/1839, and what the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies and the Hodgetts and Hunt Wagon Companies experienced during the winter of 1856. The Klondike provides a safe and controlled environment to talk about, practice winter survival skills, and experience conditions that many of their ancestors might have endured. Let s look at the various activities and see how they might relate to what the Saints experienced:.22 Rifle Shooting and 3-D Animal Archery Shooting : Many young lads were responsible to acquire food when the opportunity presented itself. They had to be well adapted to the weapons of the day in order to acquire food when the opportunity arose, especially during winter conditions. Knife and Tomahawk Throwing: Many young men crafted throwing sticks in order to secure small game, such as rabbits. Having the skill and ability to throw a weapon accurately was sometimes the difference between starving and surviving! Team Bucksaw Competitions: The young men were expected to gather and prepare the firewood for the evening meal and campfire. To successfully, accomplish the task they had to work as a team! Snow Shoeing: Well those Latter-Day Saints probably didn t have snowshoes back then, but they had to learn to practice correct travel skills while on their treks. Zip Lines: Image the zip line as the lifeline to traverse roaring streams, creeks, and rivers. Proper navigation often meant the difference between life and death. First Aid Stretcher Races: Often the young men were required to carry th eir younger siblings across the plains and the various obstacles that were encountered. Fire Building Races: Building fires whether, for meals or warmth, it was essential to build them quick and efficient. The luxuries of fire building material that we have today were not present then! 2/3
Klondike Sled Racing: As the Saints fled Missouri, and then cross the plains to Utah, often times the young men and boys of the companies had to walk and assist the wagons and handcarts through thick and often unforgiving mud and terrain. The wagons and handcarts were often weighed down with the sick and injured, making the task that much harder. Teamwork was vital to be able to accomplish the arduous task at hand. Camping: The Saints had to camp in less than ideal conditions, and had to learn on the fly skills to keep warm. In the safe and controlled atmosphere of the Klondike Derby, today s young men can learn vital survival skills that might come in handy when they serve their missions! Michael Hall, Orem District Klondike Calendar: January 11-12 at Camp Maple Dell Sponsored by Porter Rockwell and Black Diamond Districts January 18-19 at Pine Valley Campground Sponsored by Snow Canyon and Zion Districts January 18-19 at Camp Maple Dell Sponsored by Alpine and Mt. Nebo Districts January 25-26 at Camp Maple Dell Sponsored by Orem and Provo Peaks Districts February 8-9 at Camp Maple Dell Sponsored by Iron Horse District March 1-2 ALL GIRLS Klondike at Camp Maple Dell Author: Julia Thompson Marketing and Fund Development, Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America 3/3
Scouts BSA is NOT co-ed and neither is Cub Scouting blog.utahscouts.org/scouting-program/scouts-bsa-is-not-co-ed-and-neither-is-cub-scouting/ December 11, 2018 Girls can already join Cub Scouts (since June 2018) and starting February 1, 2019, older girls, ages 11-17, will be able to join the Boy Scouts of America also. No, they won t be called Boy Scouts in fact the boys won t be called that anymore either. The Boy Scout program will be changing its name to Scouts BSA and members, both boys and girls will be called Scouts. For specific Do s and Dont s, you can refer to Scouts-BSA-Branding-Dos-and-Donts-2018-11-29 The first thing we need to make clear is that the program will NOT be co-ed. Boys and girls will be registered in separate single-gender troops. Let s take a look at what that will look like. 2 Types of Troops 1/9
(M) indicates male youth & youth leaders The above organization structure looks very familiar, right? That s because it s been this way for over 100 years. No real change here, just keep on Scouting. But starting in February of 2019 girls can also register as members of the BSA in their own troop just for girls. 2/9
(F) indicates female youth & youth leaders The organization of a girl troop looks pretty much the same as a boy troop. The only difference, obviously, is that the youth and youth leaders all have to be female. What about the leaders? All the adult leaders in either troop can be either male or female. Yes, you can even have a female Scoutmaster, a strange concept to some I know. And no the Scoutmaster for the Boy troop does not have to be a man nor does the Scoutmaster for the girl troop need to be a woman. The Charter organization and the troop committee can choose their leaders the way they want it. But of course, you do need to be aware of and keep the newest 2-deep requirement in mind. 3/9
A 3rd Troop Type? It s not truly a 3rd type of troop, there will be only boys troops or girl troops but two troops chartered by the same chartering organization can share a troop committee. This will be called Linked Troops How this is going to work as far as troop numbers and such has not 4/9
been fully explained yet. (at least not that I have found). A linked troop will require fewer adults overall and this way a single organization can support the same program for both boys and girls. Why the name change? So, let s back up a little and look at the explanation behind the name change from Boy Scouts to Scouts BSA. The best explanation I found is this one. 5/9
This explanation makes a lot of sense to me. And it shows that they will be earning the same merit badges, the same ranks etc. I also like the following image which makes it clear that Scouts BSA will not be co-ed. If your son or daughter would like to be involved with a co-ed Scouting program they may want to look into Venturing or Sea Scouts. 6/9
Where to find out more You can find out lots more by reading the FAQ on Family Scouting found on Scouting.org. Here are just a few Q & A directly from that document (updated June 2018) that I think many might be wondering about. Q: Is this change a departure from the BSA s core mission and values? 7/9
No. In fact, this aligns with our mission and values. After all, the values of Scouting as detailed in the 12 points of the Scout Law trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent are relevant and important for both young men and women. Our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. To achieve our mission, we create innovative programs and evolve existing ones that respond to the needs of today s families and deliver them through dedicated volunteers in communities across the nation. Q: Why is the BSA recommending single-gender dens and troops units instead of a co-ed model? The leadership of the BSA determined that the best way to welcome girls to serve today s families is to offer a unique model that builds on the proven benefits of our single-gender program, while also providing character and leadership opportunities for both boys and girls. Q: Are BSA programs relevant for girls? Yes. On average, more than 90 percent of Scouting families and leaders believe the BSA programs are relevant to both boys and girls. What s more, education experts also evaluated the curriculum and content and confirmed that the programs are both relevant and empowering for both young men and young women. Q: Will we have different uniforms for boys and girls? All uniforms continue to be reviewed and adjusted to meet participant needs. While the fit and styling may be a bit different, the uniforms will remain fundamentally the same. 8/9
Q: Do chartered organizations have a choice whether or not to adopt the expanded program? Yes. Chartered organizations always have the option to select from the numerous BSA program offerings. They can select all or one of the BSA programs that they feel best meet the needs of their members and the communities around them. What about girls younger girls? To learn about the basics of pack structure and leadership requirements for girls in Cub Scouting you can read my other article called Cub Scouting is NOT co-ed, and Scouts BSA won t be either Author Annaleis Smith is a stay-at-home mom of 5 (3 boys 2 girls). She has been a Cub Scout leader since 2003. She has also been involved with district roundtables since 2008 and various council committees (including Akela s Council) since 2010. Annaleis currently serves as a Cubmaster, Assistant Roundtable Commissioner, and president of the Commissioner College Cabinet for UNPC. 9/9