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Popcorn SUPER Saturday is Coming!

The 2001 Popcorn Sale begins on October 27 and will conclude on November 25. Units participating in the TAKE ORDER sale must submit their orders to the Council Service Center on or before December 1 (Super Saturday). TAKE ORDER UNITS must pay for their orders on December 8 with a post dated check cashable on December 17. TAKE ORDER popcorn will be delivered to your District Drop Site for delivery on December 8.

POPCORN PRIZE ORDER SHEETS must be submitted on or before December 1 in order to receive prizes in December. Prizes will come directly from Trail’s End and the Scout Bucks will come from LHAC to the unit popcorn chairman that the unit listed on the form.

NEW FOR 2001! Chippewa, Shoreline, and Ojibway Districts will combine their drop site. The location is the Sears Warehouse on Schust Road adjacent to the Fashion Square Mall in Saginaw Township. This facility is large enough to combine all three of these district orders and is centrally located to the tri-county area. Thanks to Dick Kendall and Fashion Square Sears for making this facility available to the BSA. Check your district article for the times for your district popcorn pickup at your district drop site.

SUPER SATURDAY is December 1. The Lake Huron Area Council will conduct Super Saturday on December 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is your opportunity to return all of your unsold Show-N-Sell popcorn, turn in your TAKE ORDER popcorn orders and submit your Prize order form. This event will be held at SEARS WAREHOUSE on Schust Road (one block east of Fashion Square Mall).

Council Calendar

Tiger Cubs "Day at Camp"

We’ve got the perfect activity for your December "Go See It". Tiger Cubs and their adult partners are invited to Camp Rotary to experience fun indoor and outdoor activities. You have two dates to choose from (the same program will be conducted each day) Saturday, December 1 and Saturday, December 8, 2001. Camp starts promptly at 10:00 AM and runs to 3:00 PM. Cost is $13.00 per Tiger Cub /adult team (a team consists of 1 Tiger Cub and 1 adult partner) and includes lunch for both. ($6.50 per additional Tiger Cub/adult) While at camp your den can complete achievements 1G, 5F, 5G, and electives 24 and 25. Please use the registration form available at the LHAC Service Center. (Form contains confirmation information, map, what to bring etc.) Pre-registration is limited to the first 100 teams and is due by November 26th to the LHAC service center. NO WALKINS ACCEPTED!

2001 Winter Day Camp

Need a great way to help keep your 2^nd –5^th grader occupied over the Christmas break? Winter Day Camp is the answer. Winter Day camp is a one-day camp experience featuring a variety of indoor and outdoor activities at Camp Rotary, Clare, MI. You have 4 dates to choose from Thursday, Dec. 27, Friday, Dec. 28 Saturday, Dec. 29 or Sunday, Dec. 30 (the same program will be conducted each day). Camp runs from 10:00 AM to 3:45 PM Thursday-Saturday and from noon–6PM on Sunday. Lunch and all activities are included in the $12.00 per Scout, $6.00 per adult fee. One adult for every 3 Scouts is needed. Pre-registration required by December 17, 2001. Registration limited to the first 100 Scouts each day. No Tiger Cubs or walk-ins accepted. Tiger Cubs may attend Tiger Cubs "Day At Camp" on December 1st and 8^th. Please use the registration/confirmation form available at the LHAC Service Center to register.

Silver Beaver Nominations

Just a reminder-nominations for the 2002 Silver Beaver, the highest award a council can bestow on a volunteer, are due in February 28, 2002. Nominees are selected based on: service to scouting., community, church, tenure, quality of service and other criteria. Nomination forms can be picked up at the LHAC service center. Send nominations attn: Silver Beaver Committee c/o Tom Oleniacz.

Commissioner’s Corner

First of all I would like to thank all the LHAC Commissioners who earned degrees in the 2001 Michigan College of Commissioner Science. Your participation in this important supplemental training shows a very strong commitment to providing a sound commissioner service to our units.

Secondly, I would like to thank the nine LHAC Commissioners who participated as staff members at this college. Your participation as a staff member gives much credibility to the LHAC Commissioner Service as being a viable force in training area wide commissioners. We received many fine compliments on the teaching you provided.

As we approach the end of the calendar year, it is time to start preparing for the recharter process. District Commissioners should look to organizing two important functions: setting their district wide recharter date and look toward having a training session for the unit leaders on completing the charter. This helps in making the charter completion and turn in a much smoother process.

Part of our recharter process is the completion of the Quality Unit form. This form provides the benchmarks for units to see if they are giving a quality program. Every unit must complete the Quality Unit form and turn it in with the unit charter. Units that do not make Quality Unit will be able to work with their commissioners to complete the deficit areas during the year.

Manpower is a very critical area for us to review. District charter renewal in on the horizon and it is very important that all key positions be filled with active volunteers. Recruiting new volunteers for commissioner positions and key district positions should be an ongoing effort. We need many good people to provide the Scouting program that our youth deserve. Let us make recruiting volunteers more than a one shot, once a year effort.

John Raducha, Council Commissioner

Apple Mountain Ski Days!
January 6 and February 2

Come one and come all! For the past several years the LHAC has sponsored "Scout Days’ in conjunction with Apple Mountain Ski Resort and this year is no exception! In fact we have a few new things planned for the event so pay close attention.

Instead of two daytime events, we will be having both a daytime Ski Day (January 6 from 10 a.m.—4:30 p.m.) and an exciting new nighttime event (February 2 from 5 p.m.—10 p.m.)! Also new is the availability of snowboard rental (first come, first serve!) and a snowboarding lesson ($6.00 extra). This is a great activity for your den, pack, troop, or crew. Don’t miss out!

Reservations due at least 10 days prior to the scheduled event.

The cost is $21 which includes a ski lift ticket, rental pass plus a complimentary beginner lesson. There is an optional pizza/pop lunch special for $3.

There are limited number of snowboards available to rent and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost to rent a snowboard is $20 plus the special lift ticket price of $11.

Pre-registration is required. More information and registration forms are available at the Council Service Center or call Apple Mountain at 888-781-6789 ext. 217 or www.applemountain.com

Sloan Museum News

Sloan Museum is once again pleased to offer camp-ins for Webelos Scouts. Scout leaders can now schedule their groups to attend these one-night events which will be held February through April 2002.

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with your group as they earn merit badges and have fun participating in interactive programming. While at Sloan Museum, youngsters explore every inch of the museum through a variety of activities including workshops and a scavenger hunt. Unique this year, campers can roll out the sleeping bags amongst the dinosaurs as the exhibit Destinations: Dinosaurs takes over the museum.

Campers arrive Friday or Saturday evening and leave the next morning. Cost is $15 per person and includes all activities, a late night snack, breakfast, any workshop materials and a camp-in patch. Participants must bring their own sleeping bag and personal items.

Webelos Scout Camp-in dates for 2002 are as follows: February 8, 16; March 1, 22; April 12, 20. Please note camp-in dates book up fast, leaders are encouraged to call early. To schedule your camp-in or for more information, please call Jan Reinhart or Nancy Cook at 810-237-3450. Sloan Museum is located on the campus of the Flint Cultural Center, 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI and is a non-profit organization.

Adult Leader Supplemental Trainings Offered

December 8, 2001

The following supplemental trainings will be offered on Saturday, December 8, 2001 at Bay City Western High School at the Merit Badge College: Boy Scout Advancement, Troopmaster Overview, Venture Leader Training How to conduct a Junior Leader Training Workshop, Troop Committee Training, Youth Protection Training / Guide to Safe Scouting (combined session). Cost for these trainings is $5.00 each session. Cost covers materials, patch, and facility use. Sessions run from 9 to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 3 PM. Scouters can sign-up for one AM and one PM session. Registration forms available at the LHAC Service Center or use the generic Registration form on page 3 of the Scouter issue.

2002 Pre-Summer Camp Leaders Briefing/Chili Dinner

January 17, 2001

Attention all Scoutmasters, Asst. Scoutmasters, Troop Committee Chairs and S.P.L.s: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 is the date for this year’s Pre-Summer Camp Leaders Briefing/Chili Dinner. Come find out about your favorite camp, receive your camp packet, learn about the exciting, new programs at Camp Rotary and PBSR for 2002, visit our outdoor program midway, have fun, fellowship and even eat some chili! First United Methodist Church, 315 W. Larkin St., Midland MI is the location. We will start promptly at 7:00 PM

See you there!

B.A.L.O.O. Is Coming!

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001

Cub Scout Leaders - BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is an all day training session for new leaders who have minimal camping experience but want to plan and carry out an entry level outdoor program for the pack. BALOO provides what you need to build a successful pack camping program that is fun, based on the purposes of Cub Scouting, and successful in whetting the appetites of the Cub Scout, his parents, and unit leaders for the outdoor experience. We'll meet at the LHAC Service Center in Auburn. Details will be provided in fliers available at District Roundtables.

OKPIK -- Cold Weather Camping Training

OKPIK will be offered twice in 2002. February 8-10 and February 15-17 at Paul Bunyan Scout Reservation. Okpik is cold weather camping training for all Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturers, and Scouters. Some of the skills to be learned: proper clothing, shelters, food prep and cooking and more. If there is adequate snow, participants will also learn igloo/quinzhee construction. Cost is $35 per person for the weekend. Fee includes all food, materials, and special equipment. Any group that sends seven paid participants can send an eighth free. Registration is limited to the first 24 participants each weekend. It is recommended that participants have some camping experience, cold-weather camping is recommended. Youth must have their leaders permission. For more info contact John England at (517)781-1385. The generic registration form on page 3 of the Scouter can be used.

Be Prepared for Safe Scouting
Trailer Safety Reminders for Your Scouting Outing

As you plan your camping trips this season, do not forget to pay close attention to safety issues to ensure the best possible experience for your Scouts!

For most Scouting units, trailers are an indispensable part of camping trips. It is often easy to take trailer safety for granted. Be sure you are proactive in making sure that your Scouts and their gear make it to your destination and back home safely!

Loading
For stability, load 60 percent of the weight in the front part of the trailer and 40 percent toward the rear. Increase rear tire pressure of tow vehicle by four or five pounds. Decrease the passenger/cargo weight in the back seat and trunk of the towing vehicle. Secure all loose items in the trailer. The loaded trailer should not exceed the empty weight of the two vehicles.

Hitching
Use safety chains to secure the hitch and hitch ball; be sure they are not dragging. Safety chains should always be crossed under the trailer tongue, wrapped around the hitch crossbar, and hooked to the frame of the towing vehicle. Make sure electrical connections and lights work properly.

Towing
The maximum recommended speed for vehicles towing trailers is 45 mph. Reduce speed on and plan ahead for downgrades, curves, wet roads, etc. Anticipate stops, and apply brakes firmly but gradually. Stop frequently to check hitch, chains, and cargo. If you have an emergency and must stop, park the vehicle/trailer in a safe place completely off the highway.

Martin Luther King Day March / Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Ceremony

On August 28, 1963 Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous I have a Dream speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. What he knew then, we know today, that there is much more work to be done. On January 21, 2002 take the first step and join us in a remembrance of the past and a celebration of the future. Hear a civil rights activist share their experiences of marching with Dr. King. Learn about the civil rights movement that began in the 1950’s and continues today. Learn about stereotypes, how they affect us, what we can do to combat complacency and promote change.

The program begins at 11 am with a march across the Genesse Street Bridge that honors the memory of those who marched for us. The march will start at the Ruben Daniels Center and will conclude at the Saginaw Events Center (participants should meet in front of the Saginaw Events Center between 10 am - 10:30 am where a bus will take you to the Ruben Daniels Center). After the march, participants will go to the Next Step (next to the Temple theater), where a lunch will be provided and the Youth Symposium II will begin. The program will end promptly at 1 pm. The Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards will be presented at the luncheon. Join us as we take these steps and share Dr. King’s Dream.

The fee is $10 per youth / adult and includes lunch and a T-shirt. Please indicate T-shirt size(s): Youth M, L or Adult L, XL, XXL, XXXL. Registration forms will be available at the November Roundtable or you may use the generic registration form found on page 3 of the paper copy of this issue. Questions? Call Lydia at 695-5593. This program is limited to the first 350 registrants.

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