FEBRUARY 2017 ADVENTURE PRINCESSES: RUNNING WATERS Upcoming Events: Frontier Meeting (2/2), Mardi Gras (2/4), Winter Camp (2/10-2/12), Bowling (2/19), Boat Regatta (2/26)
Trail Boss Letter Yetta Hey! It was great to see so many new faces at Induction. It s already clear we have a very good group of new dads and daughters joining. Please welcome all new members when you see them. New Sky Outpost the Cherry Blossoms, New Forest Outpost Ocumgache and Forest Angels. We are happy to have you! Congratulations to the winners! Don Richter won the Golden Tomahawk. Well deserved Don as you clearly will do anything for our girls and this organization. Thank you Kevin Sexton won the Bruce Kendall award. Kevin and Kaitlyn have created many lasting memories for our girls over the years and for that we are grateful. David Shefferly won the Joe Friday award. David and Ashley put a lot of time and effort in making sure the Princesses stay organized and are ready to help at any event. Great to see you receive this award. January overall has been a bit slow due to no snow and rescheduling of Bowling. No worries though as the work has not stopped as we have many great events planned this year. February alone will have our Fundraiser, Winter Camp, Bowling and Regatta Boat Race. Then a new event for us at Playhouse Square comes in March. Please make sure you check the calendar as some of the cut off dates for sign up can sneak up on you fast. A Goal this year is to get more involved within the community. We are in good standing with NR YMCA, we made a donation to the Women s Recovery Center, looking into assisting with Flags Of Honor Event (honoring fallen soldiers). If you have an idea please let Trail Boss know. At this time you should be thinking: How can I help with Mardi Gras, Patriotic items to bring to Winter Camp, get together with Outpost to build a sweet Regatta Boat, have Fun and enjoy life!! Like us on Facebook: Adventure Princesses North Royalton YMCA Friends Always, Scott, Samantha and Marissa Miller 2017 Trail Boss (We are honored to have this position) Dads Be who you needed when you were young
North Royalton YMCA Adventure Princesses 2017 Events (DD) = Dad & Daughter (F) = Family (AP/AG) = Adventure Programs Event (MD) = Mom & Dad Only Event The dates shown below are tentative. Always check the latest issue of the Running Waters or www.thebigcreekfrontier.org for updated information. January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 05: Frontier Meeting (D) 08: Induction Ceremony (F) 14: Sled-fest I (DD) 26: Officer Meeting (D) 28: Sled-fest II (DD) 02: Frontier Meeting (D) 04: Mardi Gras (MD) (Annual Fundraiser) 10-12: Winter Camp (DD) 23: Officer Meeting (D) 19: Bowling (DD) 26: Boat Regatta (DD) 02: Frontier Meeting (D) 11: Playhouse Square (F) 19: Father/Daughter Dinner (DD) 23: Officer Meeting (D) (Guides Fundraiser March 4 th ) April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 06: Frontier Meeting (D) 09: Easter Party (F) 14: Lake Erie Monster Family (F) 27: Officer Meeting (D) 30: Car Race & Fair (F) 04: Frontier Meeting (D) 19-21: Spring Camp (DD) 25: Officer Meeting (D) 26: Indians Scout Night (F) 29: Memorial Day Parade (DD) (Parma Heights) 01: Frontier Meeting (D) 22: Officer Meeting (D) 25: Pool Party (DD) (Rib-N-Rock 9 th 11 th ) July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 04: 4 th July Parade (DD) 06: Frontier Meeting (D) 09: Boat Race & Picnic (F) TBD: Lake County Captains (DD) TBD: Putt-Putt (DD) 27: Officer Meeting (D) 03: Frontier Meeting (D) 19: Mid-Summer Fluff Raid (DD) 20: NR Home Days Parade (DD) 24: Officer Meeting (D) 27: Breakfast in the Park (DD) 07: Frontier Meeting (D) 10: Fishing Derby (DD) 24: Recruiting Rally (AP/AG) 28: Officer Meeting (D) (Buffalo Late Sept / Early Oct) October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 01: Recruiting Rally (AP/AG) 05: Frontier Meeting (D) 06-08: Fall Camp (DD) 15: Car Rally (DD) 21: Buffalo Overnighter (DD) 26: Officer Meeting (D) 02: Frontier Meeting (D) 05: Kalahari (F) TBD: Family Skate (F) 16: Officer Meeting (D) 18: Overnighter (DD) TBD: NR Christmas Parade (DD) 07: Frontier Meeting (D) 10: Christmas Party (F) 15: Festival of Fluffs (DD) 28: Officer Meeting (D)
2017 Adventure Princess Event Staff Sign Up Modified January 23 rd, 2017 Event OIC 1 OIC 2 Outpost 1 Outpost 2 Outpost 3 Induction Ceremony Dan McCoy xxxxxx Officer Corps xxxxxx xxxxxx SledFest 1 David Shefferly xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx SledFest II (make-up date) David Shefferly xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Bowling Wally Sutkowski Jim Gronowski Water Sprites Lakota xxxxxx Mardi Gras Dan McCoy John Montgomery Officer Corps xxxxxx xxxxxx Winter Camp- Camp Y-Noah Scott Miller Vito Cimino Officer Corps xxxxxx xxxxxx Regatta Boat Race Chris Finnecy xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Playhouse Square Joe LiPuma xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Father-Daughter Dinner Don Richter Scott Supelak Moms xxxxxx xxxxxx Easter Party/Egg Hunt Chuck Ricco Paul Ekey Ageyusta Water Sprites xxxxxx Lake Erie Monsters Game Dan Peel xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Car Race & Fair Milo Heger Jamey Snider Amadahy Angels Cherokee Rainbows Indians Scout Night Brent Bokman xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Memorial Day Parade Legend Maker xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Spring Camp - Crooked River Tom Miller John Montgomery Potawatomi xxxxxx xxxxxx Spring Camp Scott Miller Vito Cimino Officer Corps xxxxxx xxxxxx Pool Party Scott Supelak xxxxxx Fireflies xxxxxx xxxxxx July 4th Parade Legend Maker xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Boat Race & Picnic Paul Ekey David Shefferly Ageyusta Lake County Captains John Montgomery xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Putt-Putt Dan Peel xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Mid-Summer Fluff Raid Storyteller xxxxxx Officer Corps xxxxxx xxxxxx NR Home Days Parade Legend Maker xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Breakfast in the Park Milo Heger Jamey Snider Fireflies Amadahy Angels Cherokee Rainbows Fishing Derby Adam Albright xxxxxx Forest Angels xxxxxx xxxxxx Recruiting Rally Vito Cimino Scott Miller Officer Corps xxxxxx xxxxxx Recruiting Rally Vito Cimino Scott Miller Officer Corps xxxxxx xxxxxx Buffalo Naval Museum Joe Iafigiola xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Car Rally Tom Miller xxxxxx xxxxxx Halloween Dance/Party Jimmy Graham Don McKee xxxxxx xxxxxx Fall Camp Scott Miller Vito Cimino Officer Corps xxxxxx xxxxxx Family Skate Dan Vegh xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Overnighter Chris Finnecy Val Cimino xxxxxx Christmas Parade Legend Maker xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxx Festival of Fluffs Storyteller xxxxxx Officer Corps xxxxxx xxxxxx Christmas Party Adam Albright Wally Sutkowski Fireflies Lakota xxxxxx NOTE: Outposts jobs and responsibilities may change at the discretion of the OIC and/or Trail Boss
SUN TERRITORY REPORT: Ageyutsa Yetta Hey! We had a great time at the Induction Ceremony this month, and are excited to have Grace and Steve Campagna join our Outpost! Too bad the snow stayed away this month, as we would have really enjoyed Sled Fest. Guess we will have to make our own Sled Fest once the white stuff returns. February is jammed packed with events, so looking forward to attending all of them, especially Winter Camp! Friends Always! The Sunflowers Yetta Hey from the Sunflowers!!! It's hard to believe we're starting our 4th year, but we're looking forward to a lot of fun events. Let's hope some snow falls soon for Sled Fest and Winter Camp!!! Friends Always! Thee Lakota Yetta Hey! I cannot believe another month has flown by. It seems like yesterday we were all first years and now it is our fourth year. I guess time flies when you are having so much fun! The Lakota's have been busy this past month attending induction, preparing for Winter Camp, Bowling and the Boat Regatta. I know that the officers had a blast this past month welcoming the new officers and enjoying some very hot wings! Hopefully we can all get together have some fun at Sled Fest, if the weather permits. Till next month- 2017 Sun Territory Scout Adam and Gracie Albright
Water Territory Report: Water Sprites Yetta Hey, The Water Sprites are looking forward to the upcoming events. Welcome to all new incoming members and officers. Amadahy Angels Yetta Hey! The Angels had fun at the induction welcoming our new members Kaitlin and Chris Green. We are all looking forward to camp and are hoping for snow. See you there. Joe, Rosie and Grace LiPuma 2017 Water Territory Scouts
Potawatomi Yetta Hey from the Potawatomi! January opened with the induction ceremony and we want to welcome this year's new members and the 2017 officers. We're looking forward to Mardi Gras, Winter camp, and bowling while still keeping our fingers crossed that we can fit in a sled fest. -Potawatomi The Fireflies Yetta Hey from the Fireflies! The Fireflies kicked off 2017 in style. First, we added two new Fireflies to our ranks. Pat and Katie Crucitt are our newest members so please welcome them when you see them. We also have two dads in the Officer Corp. Joe Iafigliola is our new Assistant Membership Tracker and Scott Supelak is our new Web Keeper. Thanks for volunteering! This month, some of us used are extreme marine engineering skills to build a top secret craft for the Regatta later this month. I hope we have a lot of competition. Also, most of us will also be at winter camp. Have you ever seen a Firefly in the woods in winter? We look forward to seeing everyone! Soaring Phoenix Nothing to report at this time. The Fire Angels Nothing to report at this time. Jamie and Lyla Snider 2017 Fire Territory Scout
SKY TERRITORY Shooting Stars Nothing to report at this time. Friends always, Roger & Amelia Bundy, Outpost Scouts Cherokee Rainbows Nothing to report at this time Cherry Blossoms The Cherry Blossoms had a great time at the Induction Ceremony and are glad to be part of this program! We have our vests, and are all set for our first camp this month as well as all the other events scheduled for February. It should be a great month of activities! Friends Always!! Thanks, Friends Always Tom and Skyler Miller 2017 Sky Territory Scouts
Forest Territory Report Ohcumgache: The Ohcumgache (Cheyenne for "little wolves") is excited to official join the Big Creek Frontier as a new Forest outpost! The dad & daughters were happy to become official at the January induction ceremony. We've had a few meetings and enjoyed getting to know each other as we look forward to (hopefully) sled fest, bowling and our first camp next month. Friends Always! Forest Angels: Welcome Forest Angels! We look forward to all the upcoming events. Friends Always!! Wally, Sami and Alex Sutkowski 2017 Forest Territory Scout
New family event this year!!! Lightwire Theater presents DINO-LIGHT where electroluminescent creatures light up the darkness in a heartrending original tale. Truly unique and visually dazzling, DINO has been praised for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance by audiences all over the world. Click here for video Lightwire Theater-Dino Light Saturday March 11 th @ 11:00 am Tickets are $10.00 each and include a patch Order tickets by following the link below Click here to Purchase Tickets Deadline: February 13, 2017 @ 11:59 PM EST Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44115 Please contact Joe LiPuma with any questions 216-406-6595
Storyteller Story It is my great honor to be the 2017 Storyteller. I certainly have big shoes to fill, but am up for the challenge! I think it will be a great year. As I prepare, I find I am struggling most with how long my stories should be. I don t want them to be too long and bore the girls nor do I want the stories to be too short. I m up for suggestions! Either way, all of my stories should be fun and entertaining, and I hope you enjoy them as much as the girls do. Once upon a time, there were three young Princesses who all lived in a big manor, with butlers, maids, cooks, and lots of servants. The Princesses did not treat them like slaves; the girls treated them with respect and kindness. The Princess s father was also very kind. He taught the girls how to treat all people with respect and kindness. One summer morning a messenger came to the manor with very sad news. The Princess s grandmother was very ill and their father had to go to help take care of her. The Princess s Uncle agreed to watch over them until their father could return. The Uncle was very mean to everyone. His mood made everyone in the manor miserable. One time he scolded the cook because his soup was too hot. Another time he complained because he did not like the way the butler made his bed. This type of behavior went on for days. One day the 3 Princesses had a meeting in their tree house. They wanted to teach their Uncle how to be respectful and kind to others just as they had been taught. So, they came up with a plan. The next morning, while eating breakfast the youngest Princess said to the cook, Thank for our breakfast, this is a very nice meal. The Uncle watched this polite behavior and felt a bit awkward that he has never said anything nice or polite to the cook. After lunch, the second oldest Princess offered to help the butler with her chores. The Uncle saw this behavior and again felt a bit uneasy, because he had just finished complaining about the dirty floors. That evening the oldest Princess complimented the kitchen staff for their wonderful meal and then volunteered to wash the dishes. Once again this kindness made their Uncle a bit uncomfortable. While lying in bed that evening, the Uncle thought about how he has behaved towards the butlers, the maids, the cooks and how sweet and kind everyone has been to him. It was that evening that he realized what he had to do. The next morning he woke before anyone else in the Manor, so he could be the first in the kitchen to cook everyone breakfast. It was a wonderful morning. Everyone was smiling and laughing and having a good time. I have been acting silly these past few weeks. I have been yelling at cooks, maids and butlers. I have not been respectful to anyone in the manor. Watching the three of you The uncle said as he turned to the Princesses, Has taught me to be kind and caring to others. Thank you for teaching me this valuable lesson. I am very sorry I have not been nice to all of you. The Uncle was on his best behavior for the rest of his stay until their father returned a few weeks later. The End. *** Dads, remember it is what we teach our daughters that they will one day teach to others.*** Chuck and Allison Ricco 2017 Storytellers
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February Princess Birthdays Fire Fireflies Mach Gabby February 2 Sun Lakotas McKee Kaila February 8 Fire Fireflies Richard Danni February 12 Water Water Sprites Myers Amelia February 20 Fire Soaring Phoenix Snider Joesephine February 26 Sun Lakotas Albright Gracie February 28 If you have moved, changed e-mail or are not receiving Running Waters, please contact Membership Tracker John Montgomery at (216) 634-0619 or e-mail/ the information to membershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org
Check out this website for vests: o www.cowcatcher.us Here s a great contact for embroidery: Elizabeth Stankiewicz 7239 Cady Road North Royalton, Ohio 44133 PHONE-216-375-9514 SERVICES SEWING ON PATCHES DIGITIZING OF LOGOS EMBROIDERING LOGOS ON VARIOUS MATERIALS AND ITEMS PERSONALIZING OF VARIOUS ITEMS: BAGS,SHIRTS,BLANKETS ETC.
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 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 than 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: David Shefferly rweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org
FLUFF RAIDER S LOG: 2017 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 Scott Miller Multi 2. Asst. Trail Boss Vito Cimino Multi 3. Elder Dan McCoy White 4. Fire Maker Brent Bokman Black 5. Asst Fire Maker Jimmy Graham Maroon 6. Treasurer Keeper Chris Finnecy Gold 7. Tally Keeper Paul Ekey Orange 8. Awards Maker Dan Peel Moss Green 9. Running Waters David Shefferly Beige Editor 10. Web Keeper Scott Supelak Rust 11. Legend Maker Don McKee Lt. Pink 12. Asst. Legend TBD Coral Maker 13. Membership John Brown Tracker Montgomery 14. Asst. Joe Lafigiola Teal Membership Tracker 15. Outfitter TBD Purple 16. Storyteller Chuck Ricco Dark Pink 17. Sky Territory Scout Tom Miller Royal Blue 18. Forest Territory Scout 19. Sun Territory Scout 20. Fire Territory Scout 21. Water Territory Scout Wally Sutkowski Adam Albright Jamey Snider Joe LiPuma Green Yellow Red Aqua
F e b r u a r y 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Frontier Meeting: 7:30 pm @ Busch Funeral Home 3 4 Mardi Gras 5 6 7 8 9 10 Winter Camp 11 Winter Camp 12 Winter Camp 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Bowling 20 21 22 23 Officer Meeting: 7:30 pm @ Busch Funeral Home 24 25 26 Boat Regatta 27 28
YMCA of Greater Cleveland North Royalton YMCA 11409 State Rd. North Royalton, OH 44133 Adventure Princesses The Big Creek Frontier 2017 Frontier Name Daughter Phone Address and Email Officers Trail Boss Scott Miller Samantha & Marissa 781.974.4794 13601 Dalebrook Ave. Brookpark, OH 44142 trailboss@thebigcreekfrontier.org Assistant Trail Boss Vito Cimino Victoria / Elizabeth / 216-410-8457 8112 Thornhurst Dr. North Royalton, OH 44133 assttrailboss@thebigcreekfrontier.org Olivia Elder Dan McCoy McKenzee 440-886-1951 7840 Joyce Dr. Parma, OH 44134 elder@thebigcreekfrontier.org Fire Maker Brent Bokman Arianna & Leilani 216.316.1692 9903 Royalton Rd. North Royalton, OH 44133 firemaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Asst. Fire Maker Jimmy Graham Amanda 6238 Big Creek Pkwy, Apt. 6C, Parma Heights, OH 44130 asstfiremaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Treasure Keeper Chris Finnecy Charlotte 440.390.1619 11369 Glen Abbey Dr. North Royalton, OH 44133 treasurekeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org Tally Keeper Paul Ekey Grace 440.728.0409 62 Walden Dr. Hinckley, OH 44233 tallykeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org Awards Mak er Dan Peel Isabelle 440.454.2954 4404 Woodway Ave. Parma, OH 44134 awardsmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org RW Editor David Shefferly Web Keeper Scott Supelak Camryn & Claire Ashley 713-858-5751 130 Wakefield Run, Hinckley, OH 44233 rweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org 440.340.8568 2095 Nettleton Lane, Broadview Heights, OH 44147 webkeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org Legend Maker Don McKee Kaila 440-724-5375 8025 Kenilworth Avenue, Parma, OH 44129 legendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Asst. Legend Maker TBD asstlegendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Membership Tracker Asst. Membership Tracker Outfitter John Montgomery Gwyneth 216.570.8642 6311 Brownfield Dr. Parma, OH 44129 membershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Joe Iafigiola Chloe 330.730.0807 22 N. Westhaven Dr., Hudson, OH 44236 asstmembershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org TBD outfitter@thebigcreekfrontier.org Storyteller Chuck Ricco Allison 440.554.3940 2360 Dalebrook Circle, Hinckley, OH 44233 storyteller@thebigcreekfrontier.org Forest Territory Scout Sun Territory Scout Water Territory Scout Fire Territory Scout Sky Territory Scout Wally Sutkowski Sami & Alex 440.476.2753 19000 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133 forestscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Adam Albright Grace 440.892.1354 4615 Krueger Parma, OH 44134 sunscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Joe LiPuma Rosie & Grace 216.406.6595 17510 Parkside Dr., North Royalton, OH 44133 waterscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Jamey Snider Lyla 440.343.6420 4480 Patricia Dr., Brunswick, OH 44212 firescout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Tom Miller Skyler 440.773.2409 4207 Pershing Parma, OH 44127 skyscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org