Anthony Wayne Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
May Newsletter
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"I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life."
-Robert Baden-Powell
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AWAC Announcements
The council office and store will be closed on May 28, 2018.
The store will remain open on May 26, 2018.
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Family Scouting Launch!
Come and join us to learn and prepare for the new Family Scouting Program.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Anthony Wayne Area Council Training Center
8315 W Jefferson Blvd. Ft Wayne Indiana
8:30 AM-Noon
Open to all Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Pack Committee Chairmen, and New Member Coordinators.
Registration is required, but there is no fee!
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The 39th Annual Charity Open Boy Scout Golf Tournament
Presented by Steel Dynamics
The 39th Annual Charity Open Boy Scout Golf Tournament presented by Steel Dynamics is scheduled for June 8th, 2018 at one Autumn Ridge Club in Fort Wayne. Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 am, shotgun start at 12:30 pm and awards presentation and dinner to follow, around 5:30 pm. We are expecting around 140 players with the Florida Scramble format. It is strongly encouraged to share this with your business associates and friends and ask them to consider participating in the event. When making a commitment ask, always seek a sponsorship at the Eagle Level or foursome, they may choose to consider another sponsorship level that is higher or lower, but setting a higher bar will produce higher results. Please let Chuck Walker know if you need any assistance in making a request.
Participation in this year's tournament is an investment in preparing youth to overcome the challenges of tomorrow and to be successful in their personal and professional life. Scouting is an adventure, full of exciting discoveries that build more capable young people who will lead our community through tested leadership, achievement, character, service and stewardship. The Anthony Wayne Area Council serves over 5,300 youth across our 11 county service area: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley Counties.
For more information, refer to the links below.
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Lemonade Day
*AVAILABLE ONLY IN ALLEN AND DEKALB COUNTIES*
Lemonade Day is a fun, experiential program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their very own business - a lemonade stand. Youth have the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship by setting up their business during the community-wide Lemonade Day on May 19th.
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Fort Wayne Tincaps Scout Night
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Friday, May 4, 2018, 7:05 pm
Star Wars Night & Postgame Fireworks
Friday, June 22, 2018, 7:05 pm
Superhero Night & Postgame Fireworks
Click the link below for more information and to buy tickets.
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Steered All 4 Racing Competition
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Cubmobile Racing Series Presents
**STEERED ALL 4**
Four exciting races for 2018!
Race individual races or race all four for a chance to win it all!
Championship points in each class!
Seven Competitive Weight Classes, earn points at each race based on your finish and become overall champion in your weight class. Standings will be available on Facebook “AWAC Cubmobile Races” site.
Registration begins at 8:30 am with racing to begin approximately 10 am.
Race #1 - Thunderbird District, Saturday May 12th , St Vincent Catholic Church, 1720 Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne IN Contact Carl Clayton 260-704-3457
Race #2 – Pokagon District, Saturday June 9th , East Highland St & N. Orange St, Albion IN Contact Tim Fisher 260-577-0221
Race #3 – Lincolnway District, Saturday September 15th , Main St & Indiana St, Warsaw IN Contact Rob Bollinger 574-527-7116
Race #4 – Fremont Pack 3186, Saturday September 22nd , Fremont Middle School, 811 Renee Dr, Fremont IN Contact Joe Stempien 260-243-6751
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OA Spring Ordeal Weekend
Friday, 6/1/2018 to Sunday, 6/3/2018
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CCLT Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Boy Scout Resident Camp early-bird final payment due May 7, 2018!
Cub Scout Resident Camp early-bird final payment due June 4, 2018!
T-shirt and hat order forms are due with early-bird registration.
Accepting CCLT Summer Camp Staff Applications!
Available Positions:
2 Aquatics Staff Age: 16+
1 Top Scout Director Age: 21+
1 Top Scout Staff Age: 18+
1 ATV Staff Age: 18+
1 Turtle Quest
Counselor-in-Training
Office Administrator
or at 260-432-9593.
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FAMILY CAMP MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Join us at CCLT for a weekend of fun!
Gaga Pit * Disc Golf * Paddle Boards * Swimming * Boating * Fishing * Hiking * Campfire * Archery * BB Guns
Each Family member will receive a commemorative patch.
$35 Per Family per weekend Preregistration (one week before event)
$45 Per Family per weekend at the door
Lodges and Family Cabins Available for a fee.
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Arrowhead Experience
The Arrowhead Experience is a new Program targeting provisional Scouts or Venturers at least 14 years of age and older who are looking for a unique program opportunities in a 2.5 day Schedule. Scouts may choose ONE of the following program blocks. This experience will be offered July 15-17, 2018. The cost is $120.
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SCUBA Adventure Week
The Anthony Wayne Area Council has teamed up with We Teach SCUBA and Two Brothers SCUBA shop to bring SCUBA Merit Badge at CCLT! This program is only offered during July 15-21 and scouts must register separately for this program through the council website, registration ends May 7. The cost is $350.
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- Wabash Valley Roundtable will be on Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. (1300 N. Main Street, Bluffton)
- Wabash Valley Spring Camporee is May 4-6, at Hanna-Nuttman Park in Decatur. The cost is $8 per person. Click the link below to register!
- WV District Commissioner and Committee Meeting is Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church (1300 N. Main Street, Bluffton) ALL Unit, ADC and District Commissioners are STRONGLY encouraged to attend this meeting, Jim Molebash and Council Commissioner, Larry Corbin will be joining us to discuss preparation for young ladies joining pack this fall!
- Wabash Valley Day Camp is June 13-15 at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton. We need adult volunteers! Early Bird Deadline is May 14, the cost will be $50 after that. Click below to register!
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- Pokagon Spring Camporee is May 4-6, 2018. The cost is $12 per person. Camporee is at Camp Chief Little Turtle.Check in Friday at 5:00 pm. Units need to bring these items to Spring Camporee: Spar Poles, “or Hiking Sticks”, 10' x 8' tarp, Fire Starting Materials, Compass, and Catapult and safety gear (AKA: throw-able container) for a passenger on the catapult. Click the link below to register!
- Pokagon District Day Camp will be June 18-20, 2018. At Bixler Lake Park: North Pavilion (1650 Lake Park Dr. Kendallville, IN 46755). The cost is $50 per Scout until May 18,2018 and $60 after May 18, 2018. Click the link below to register!
- The Greater Pokagon District: Cubmobile Race The race is Saturday, June 9, 2018. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the first race begins at 10:00 AM. The race is on E. Highland Street, Albion, Indiana (On the corner of N. Orange St and E. Highland St.). The cost is $8 per racer until May 5, 2018 and then $10 per racer after May 5, 2018. Click the link below to register!
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- The Lincolnway Webelo Overnighter from May 19-20, 2018 has been cancelled due to lack of participation.
- 2018 Spring Cub-O-Rama: Zombie Outbreak is May 4th and 5th, 2018. The cost is $10 for the event. It will be at Camp Alexander Mack (1113 E Camp Mack Road Milford, IN 46542). Early registration has closed, late registrants and walk-ins are welcome, but should plan to bring their own lunch.Walk in registration on site after 5 pm Friday or from 8:00 am through 8:40 am Saturday.
- The Lincolnway Spring Camporee will be May 4-6, 2018 at Camp Alexander Mack (1113 E Camp Mack Rd, Milford, IN 46542) The cost is $10.00 pre-registered and $15 at the event. The cost Includes Camping, Pocket Patch and Awards.
- The new and improved Youth Protection Training will be presented on May 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM at the Pierceton United Methodist Church. (Same location as Lincolnway Roundtable) This new training is required for every registered Scouting volunteer. Even if you have taken Youth Protection Training during the past 2 years, you will need to update your YPT by attending this course before October 1, 2018. ( The course is also available on line at My.Scouting.org ) Take it online, or take it May 9 at Pierceton UMC…But you Must take it before October 1!
- Lincolnway Summer Day Camp is June 20, 21, 22. Day camp is at Camp Rising Arrow on county road 400 S (3/10's mile west of the Packerton Road). The Cost per camper in the same family: one = $40 , two = $70, three = $100.
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- Please join us at the May Roundtable, to be held at the Council Service Center on May 2. We will be awarding our leaders for their service. There will be a meal provided by our council!! Starting time to eat will be 6:30 pm. Awards and Roundtable to follow.
- Stormin’ the Castle: Miami Spring Cuboree is May 4-5, 2018. The cost is $15 per person. Cuboree is at the Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation. Walk-ins are accepted, but please contact Susan with an approximate headcount to ensure adequate supplies.
- Boy Scouts, Hit the Target by attending the Shooting Sports themed Miami Camporee. The Camporee is May 4-6, 2018. The Camporee is at the Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation. The cost is $15 per person.
- Miami Day Camp is June 11th – 15th, Monday – Friday from 9:00AM – 4:00PM. It will be at Stillwater Retreat, 10001 Yoder Rd. The price is $99 due by May 1st or $125 after. Also there is an optional $12 overnight camp on Tuesday for Bears and Wednesday for Webelos. The cost includes a T-shirt, lunch daily for all youth including Boy Scout helpers, and a ridiculous amount of fun! There are so many fun activities such as: swimming, boating, fishing, BB guns, archery, sling shots, hiking, nature, camp skills, games, 9 square in the air, giant hamster balls, outdoor cooking, scout skills, flag retirement and closing campfire.
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- The Thunderbird Spring Camporee is May 4 – 6, 2018 at Chain O’Lakes State Park (2355 E 75 S Albion, IN 46701) The cost is $15 per person. Click the link below to register!
- The Thunderbird Cubmobile is May 12, 2018, registration opens at 8:30 am. The race at St. Vincent’s Catholic School (1720 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825). The cost is $8 per racer by May 5, 2018 and $10 per racer after May 5, 2018.
- Thunderbird District Day Camp is Monday, June 4 – Thursday, June 7 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Day Camp is at the Allen County Fairgrounds. The cost is $80 Early Registration and $100 for Registration After May 1. Lunch and Snacks Provided. This medieval themed Cub Scout adventure will provide a unique opportunity to enjoy fun in the outdoors, make new friends, learn new skills, and play games! The fun will include BB guns, archery, slingshots, woodworking, crafts, field sports, a nature station, survival skills, STEAM, and an exciting mystery station with an exciting medieval basis! While the focus is on fun, there will be a large number of advancement requirements covered for each Cub Scout in attendance! Click the link below to register!
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Cub Rangemaster Training & Airsoft
Saturday, May 5, 2018 8am – 5pm
Registration ends May 2nd
$5 per person covers materials
Lunch on your own
At the Anthony Wayne Area Council Service Center
This training required for Camp Staff working on a Shooting Range for Day or Resident Camp. Training should be taken every 2 years.
NOTE: In order to receive the required Range Master with airsoft endorsement you must attend ALL the Cub Range Master classes for the entire day.
Archery, BB Gun, Wrist Rockets, and Airsoft !!
Maximum class size 15 Minimum Age 18
Due to pre-ordering of training materials, no walk-ins allowed for this training
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CPR and Wilderness First Aid Training
Training Dates are:
April 29, May 5, and May 6, 2018
April 29, May 12, and May 20, 2018
Train for Emergencies in Wilderness and Remote Environments. Our new 16-hour Wilderness and Remote First Aid course gives you the skills and confidence you need to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. The course meets BSA requirements for wilderness first aid training among all crews participating in national and council high adventure camps.
*Must be at least 14 years of age and possess current certification in Adult CPR/AED.*
or at 260-580-0091.
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National Youth Leadership Training 2018
July 15-20 at Camp Chief Little Turtle
NYLT is an exciting, action packed program that provides youth members of the BSA with leadership skills and experience they can use both in and out of Scouting. Through activities, presentations, challenges, and discussions, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skills and confidence to lead well. The course uses the patrol method and models a month in the life of a troop. Boy Scouts must be at least 13 years old and at least 1st Class Rank. Venturers and Sea Scouts must be at least 14 years old. (no rank requirement)
All participants must complete Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops or Crews. Register early- course size is limited to 48 participants!
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Trainer’s EDGE
Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Trainer’s EDGE is for all Scout Leaders in all programs and Youth (minimum 1st Class rank), especially District and Council trainers. NOTE: National Youth Leader Training and Wood Badge staff are required to attend Trainer’s EDGE at least every 3 years.
Building on skills you already possess, Trainer’s EDGE focuses on the participant as it will “train the trainer” on behaviors and resources utilized by successful trainers of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Trainer’s EDGE helps develop the platform skills of a trainer while offering fun, hands-on experience in methods and media. Mirroring the practice that is offered through other training course’s staff developments, you will have the opportunity to give several presentations throughout the day.
The course is free, bring your own lunch (or the group can decide to order pizza/other for an additional cost). Please register by returning the registration form below by June 4th to the Council Office, fax to 260-436-1824 or email to Cody.Zimmerman@Scouting.org.
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Powderhorn
August 2 - 4, 2018;
Thursday 8:30AM - Saturday 9PM
The cost is $75 Non-Refundable Deposit, $185 per person until June 1, 2018, $230 per person beginning June 2, 2018. This is a resource course designed to help the unit provide an interesting and exciting program for the older youth and adult leaders. This course will give the unit the tools and resources to safely conduct outdoor/high adventure type activities. It is for any older youth or adult interested in experiencing a unit level, high adventure program!
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Schust Scout Shop Give Away
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Entered to win a Scouting package from the Schust Scout Shop by doing the following:
1. Find us on Facebook at "Anthony Wayne Scout Shop".
2. Like the "Anthony Wayne Scout Shop" Page.
3. Click the Share Button on the Facebook Give Away post.
4. Tag 12 of your friends in the post.
5. Click "Share Now"!
The winner of the give away contest will be drawn at the Schust Scout Shop on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM. *You must be present to win.* The winner can choose one of the two packages pictured below. Both packages have a retail value of over $50.
The contest begins May 1, 2018 and ends at 11:59 PM on May 17, 2018.
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2019 World Jamboree
The theme of the 2019 World Scout Jamboree is “Unlock a New World.”
Registration for the 2019 World Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is live, details can be found at the link below. This means prospective youth participants, adult volunteers and staffers – known in World Scout Jamboree parlance as the International Service Team (IST) – can register to join the adventure.
The quadrennial event, held at the BSA’s high-adventure base in West Virginia and co-hosted with Scouts Canada and Asociación de Scouts de México, will be the first World Scout Jamboree in the United States in more than half a century.
This historic event will be held July 22 to Aug. 2, 2019.
Youth attendance is limited to BSA registered boys and girls age 14 to 17 on the first day of the Jamboree.
(Birthday between July 22, 2001, and July 21, 2005).
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Venturing Fest 2018
VenturingFest 2018, the second national gathering of Venturers at the Summit Bechtel Reserve is from July 1 to July 6.
VenturingFest 2018 is a special Scouting event at SBR that’s open to registered Venturers, Scouts and adult leaders across the U.S. This six-day high-adventure festival invites participants to explore what SBR has to offer. There are many fun and exciting activities available such as rock climbing, skateboarding, BMX biking, water sports, shooting sports, zip lines, challenge courses, and so much more!
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Adult Adventure Weekend
Since preparing youth for future Adventures begins with you and other Scouters in your council, the National Jamboree and BSA Outdoor Adventures Team are excited to invite you(and all Adult Scouters in your council) to the first Adult Adventure Weekend at the Summit Bechtel reserve from June 20-24, 2018.
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