Profiles of ScoutingSpring 2010 Vol. 91 Iss. 1 Heart of America Council

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One Hundred Years of Scouting The Boy Scouts of America Celebrates a Milestone

2010 is the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and the Heart of America Council is celebrating! There is good reason to celebrate!

For 100 years Scouting has created a strong foundation of leadership, service and community for millions of America’s youth.Our nation will never outgrow the need for thoughtful, responsible leader-ship. Scouting prepares young people for a lifetime of leadership and ser-vice. Scouting teaches young people valuable skills and how to achieve meaningful goals. It provides a positive example of how to take action and show initiative.

Scouting has brought families and communities together for a century, preparing our country’s youth to live, work and play with character and integrity.

The essence of Scouting has been and remains the family. Through Scouting, parents, grandparents and children all join hands to build health relationships and strengthen communities. Scouting’s lessons last a lifetime.

Scouting is as vital and relevant today as it was when our journey began in 1910.

The pillars of our program, leadership, achievement, community service, character and the outdoors continue to resonate with young people. Please join us in celebrating Scouting’s rich history and our commitment to inspire and prepare future generations.

For more information about 100th Anniversary activities in the Heart of America Council visit: http://www.hoac-bsa.org/100thAnniversary.aspx

Boy Scouts are supposed to do a “good deed” every day. If you are Jewish, a good deed, called a “Mitzvah,” is also very important. This story about good deeds/mitzvahs involves Jews, Boy Scouts and a hospice chaplain who is a Southern Baptist.As Chaplain Craig Scheidecker got to know Julian Reichman, 88 of Leaven-worth, KS and who is now a hospice patient at Sunflower/Omega Health Care in Winchester, KS, he recognized how important his Scouting years were to him. Julian is an Eagle Scout and spent his summers at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. He was inducted in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say in 1937 as “Feather in the Sky,” a name which

aptly reflected his love of flying. Ju-lian joined Beth Shalom Synagogue’s Troop 61 in 1934 and later served as an adult leader and, for a short time, Scoutmaster of the troop. The Chaplin thought the overlapping Christmas and Chanukah holiday sea-son would be a perfect time for mem-bers of Troop 61 to visit Julian. On Saturday, December 19, 2009 three members of Troop 61 staged a special Chanukah party for Julian and shared Scouting memories. Representatives from Troop 61 included Eagle Scout Richard Simon, the troop committee chairman; Eagle Scout Al Beitchman, the troop charter organization repre-sentative; and Life Scout Benjamin Si-

mon, Senior Patrol Leader.It was a wonderful afternoon, and be-fore leaving, Julian was asked if he had any advice for Benjamin, who was by far the youngest Scout in attendance. His advice was short and to the point, “Obey the Scout Law.”

The Good Deed

Julian Reichman, seated, (l to r) Benjamin Simon, Richard Simon and Al Beitchman.

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A Year of Celebration The Heart of America Council is planning a year of service and celebration. 2010 will be a great year for Scouting. Upcoming activities are listed below.

2010 BSA Major Gifts Art Tour May 10-12This is an opportunity to view the works of Norman Rockwell and other artists that documented Scouting contribution to the fabric of America. This collection is rarely taken on a national tour.Events at Summer Camps Summer of 2010During each camping session at the H. Roe Bartle and Theodore Naish Reservations as well as at the Rotary Camp and Day Camps, specially designed programs will commemorate the 100th Anni-versary of Scouting.Royal Gathering of Eagles August 30 Eagles Scouts young and old will be attend-ing the Royal’s homegame on August 30 to celebrate the contribution of Eagle Scouts to the Kansas City area.The first class of re-cipients of the Kauffman Award will be rec-ognized for their lifetime contribution to the community.Scout-Out Hunger September 11 & 18Working with the Harvester’s Food Bank, the Heart of America Council will conduct Kansas City’s largest food drive.Camping Extravaganza September 24-26 This is a not-to-be missed, camping experience for ev-ery Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturer, Explorer, Scouter, Scouting Parent and Scouting Alumnus in the Heart of America Council. More than 20,000 are expected to experience highlights of Scouting’s past, present and future.Adventure Base 100 October 2 & 3A traveling 10,000 square foot campus of Scouting ac-tivities, Adventure Base 100, will be stopping in Kansas City to set up shop at the American Royal Barbeque Family Days . Part high-tech museum and part Scout camp, Adventure Base 100 takes Scouting and the ex-citement of Scout camp to the community.

... Continuing the Journey

Celebrating a Century of Making A Difference!In 2010, the Boy Scout of America is celebrating 100 years of serving America’s youth. There are activities for everyone: Scouts, Scouters, parents of Scouts, and Scouting Alumni. Join us as we celebrate.

To learn more about the the 100th Anniversary plans in the Heart of America Council, visit:

http://www.hoac-bsa.org/News/LatestNews.aspx

National Major Gifts Art Tour - May 10-12, 2010 The Heart of America Council is pleased that the BSA National Major Gifts Art Tour will visit Kansas City. The artwork will be on display at the Liberty Memorial. This will enable us to open the exhibit to the public, in addition to conducting special events for major contributors to our council’s annual campaign and endowment. Scouts and Scouters from surrounding councils are invited to join us for this unique opportunity to view 20 Scout-related art works by Norman Rockwell and Joseph Csatari. From 1918 through 1976, Norman Rockwell was the official artist for the Boy Scouts of America. Starting in 1964 through today, Joseph Csatari, the pro-tégé of Rockwell, has been the artist for the Boy Scouts of America. These artists have recorded the history of Scouting in America - from campouts, hikes, and Pinewood Derby races to public service projects. Their artwork celebrates the boyhood joys of Scouting while illustrating a code of honor

and ideals that has shaped generations of young men. The Liberty Memorial Museum will be open free of charge on Tuesday, May 11, between 5:00- 9:00 pm, visitors will also have an opportunity to visit the Memorial’s Observation Tower.

Schedule for the National Major Gifts Art Tour The schedule has been announced for the Scouting Major Gifts Art Tour

May 10-12 stop in Kansas City. Artwork in the tour will be displayed at the Liberty Memorial providing an opportunity for special events and viewing by the general public. Scouts and Scouters from across the area will have a unique oppor-tunity to view 20 Scout-related artworks by Norman Rockwell and Jo-seph Csatari.Artwork can be viewed by the general public and our Scouting friends on May 10 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, on May 11 between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm and on May 12 between 9:00 am and Noon.

Award to Honor Eagle Scout Ewing Kauffman The Heart of America Council is pleased to announce the Ew-ing M. Kauffman Eagle Scout Recognition program. This an-nual award is designed to honor the lifetime achievement of adult Eagle Scouts in the Kansas City area. Scouting’s 100th Anniversary, 2010 was selected as the year for the first class of Kauffman Eagles. Nominations will be accepted begining in May. Nominations may be made online through the council website at www.hoac-bsa.org. Look in the “What New” box for more information and links. The awards will be presented at the Royal Gathering of Eagles at Kauffman Stadium on August 30. All Eagle Scouts, young and old may attend this event free of charge. Check the

“What’s New” box for a link to register. Ewing Kauffman earned his Eagle Badge in 1932, as a member of Boy Scout Troop and Ship 100 at Faxon School in Kansas City, Missouri. Because of his Eagle Badge and his Sea Scouting experience, he was given the rank of Seaman First Class upon enlist-ing in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He later earned a “deck commission” to the rank of Ensign. As Mr. Kauffman relayed to the Ewing M. Kauffman Class of Eagle Scouts in 1970, his Boy Scout and Sea Scout ex-perience had much to do with his safe re-turn from three years of active sea duty. Mr. Kauffman’s entrepreneurial spirit enabled

him to start his own pharmaceutical company that later grew into an international business.Please help us celebrate this centennial year by nominating an adult Eagle Scout for this award.