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This document provides a summary of the 2013 annual report for the Northeast Region of the Boy Scouts of America. It includes statistics on membership numbers, councils that achieved Gold status or improved in the Journey to Excellence program, award recipients for camping, fundraising, and scholarships. It also honors two Scouts who earned the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms for risking their lives to save others.
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- 1. Design & Layout Regional Annual Reports (InDesign & Photoshop) Part of the Regional marketing campaigns (which included Regional Staff Guides, not shown), this shows the style chosen for this year. Northeast Region Annual Business Meeting Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee Thursday, May 22, 2014 2 to 3 p.m. Opening Video Opening Comments Pledge of Allegiance Invocation 2013 Regional Review Council Awards/Recognitions • JTE Councils and “Above and Beyond” • Religious Relationships Award • OA National Camping Awards • Major Gifts Awards • Marketing Awards Business Meeting • Nominating Committee Report • Election of Board and Advisory Board Members • Election of Executive Committee Regional President’s Remarks Regional Director’s Remarks 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 1 2013 annual report Dear Friends and Scouters, 2013 was a challenging year for the Northeast Region and for all of Scouting. The Journey to Excellence, which demonstrates continued improvement in the key areas of quality Scouting, has been enthusiastically embraced by Scouters at the unit, district, and council levels. “Area service plans” are helping to deliver those resources of the area, region, and national office that the councils have identified as what they need for the improvements they desire to all 62 of our local councils. Amid all of the distractions that occurred during the course of the year, we are so very proud of each and every one of you. You remained focused on what was truly important: serving youth. And while our year-end results were not what we would have liked, considering what we faced, we can be proud of what we accomplished. Our desire and unwavering resolve for the remainder of 2014 and beyond must be to concentrate our very best efforts on membership growth. Every one of us needs to focus our daily efforts for Scouting in helping to recruit more youth into the program, especially Cub Scout–age youth. Let’s work to collectively lead the nation in all membership categories for 2014. We want to express our sincere appreciation to each and every one of our 200,000 adult volunteers for your tireless efforts in bringing the Scouting program to the 17,125 units that serve 538,000 youth in our 11 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Europe. We ask that you join us as we continue to demonstrate our full commitment to Journey to Excellence in 2014. We hope you’ll share this report and our hope for 2014 with others in your home council. Sincerely, Regional President Regional Commissioner Regional Director 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 2 National Scorecard 2013 annual report Regional Scorecard 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 3 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 4 Area 1 Annawon Norton, MA Cape Cod and Islands Yarmouth Port, MA Katahdin Area Bangor, ME Knox Trail Framingham, MA Nashua Valley Lancaster, MA Old Colony Canton, MA Pine Tree Portland, ME Yankee Clipper Haverhill, MA Area 2 Connecticut Yankee Milford, CT Greater New York New York, NY Greenwich Greenwich, CT Housatonic Derby, CT Hudson Valley Newburgh, NY Rip Van Winkle Kingston, NY Suffolk County Medford, NY Theodore Roosevelt Massapequa, NY Area 3 Baden-Powell Binghamton, NY Greater Niagara Frontier Buffalo, NY Iroquois Trail Batavia, NY Otschodela Oneonta, NY Seneca Waterways Rochester, NY Twin Rivers Albany, NY Area 4 Bucktail DuBois, PA Chief Cornplanter Warren, PA Columbia-Montour Bloomsburg, PA French Creek Erie, PA Juniata Valley Reedsville, PA Laurel Highlands Pittsburgh, PA Moraine Trails Butler, PA Susquehanna Williamsport, PA Area 5 Bucks County Doylestown, PA Central New Jersey Dayton, NJ Garden State Westampton, NJ Jersey Shore Toms River, NJ Minsi Trails Lehigh Valley, PA Monmouth Morganville, NJ Northeastern Pennsylvania Moosic, PA Northern New Jersey Oakland, NJ Patriots’ Path Cedar Knolls, NJ Puerto Rico Guaynabo, PR Area 6 Baltimore Area Baltimore, MD Chester County West Chester, PA Hawk Mountain Reading, PA Mason-Dixon Hagerstown, MD National Capital Area Bethesda, MD National Capital Area Bethesda, MD Improved Councils 2013 annual report Northeast region Gold Councils Area 3 Seneca Waterways Rochester, NY Area 4 Chief Cornplanter Warren, PA Columbia-Montour Bloomsburg, PA Juniata Valley Reedsville, PA Laurel Highlands Pittsburgh, PA Main Thing Councils* Area 2 Greater New York New York, NY Greenwich Greenwich, CT Housatonic Derby, CT Rip Van Winkle Kingston, NY Area 4 Bucktail DuBois, PA Chief Cornplanter Warren, PA Columbia-Montour Bloomsburg, PA Juniata Valley Reedsville, PA Laurel Highlands Pittsburgh, PA Area 5 Jersey Shore Toms River, NJ Area 6 Del-Mar-Va Wilmington, DE Mason-Dixon Hagerstown, MD Above and Beyond Councils** Chief Cornplanter Council Juniata Valley Council Warren, PA Reedsville, PA Columbia-Montour Council Laurel Highlands Council Bloomsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA * These councils increased both traditional and Exploring membership. ** These Main Thing councils also increased their JTE status. 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 5 6 2013 annual r eport 2013 Order of the Arrow National Service Award Recipients The Order of the Arrow is pleased to announce the selection of eight lodges for the National Service Award. Established in 1999, the National Service Award recognizes up to two lodges in each region that have performed outstanding qualitative and quantitative service for their council. The following lodges are being recognized for their 2013 accomplishments in the Northeast Region. Octoraro Lodge Witauchsoman Lodge Chester County Council Minsi Trails Council West Chester, PA Lehigh Valley, PA 2013 Order of the Arrow Innovation Award Recipients The Order of the Arrow Innovation Award was established in 2012 to recognize chapters and lodges for developing creative and innovative solutions to challenges faced during the implementation of their annual program plans. Two awards in each region are presented annually. The following recipients are being recognized for their 2013 accomplishments in the Northeast Region. Ajapeu Lodge Nanepashemet Lodge Bucks County Council Yankee Clipper Council Doylestown, PA Haverhill, MA 2013 E. Urner Goodman Camping Award Recipients The E. Urner Goodman Award was established in 1969 as a tribute and testimonial to the Order’s founder. Its purpose is to encourage and challenge Order of the Arrow members and lodges to increase their effectiveness in promoting and increasing Scout camping in each council. Awards are presented to two outstanding lodges in each region annually. The following lodges are being recognized for their 2013 accomplishments in the Northeast Region. Ah’Tic Lodge Octoraro Lodge Bucktail Council Chester County Council DuBois, PA West Chester, PA 2013 Major Gifts Awards Major Gifts Awards are presented by the Finance Impact Department to local councils following the processes leading to securing major gifts during 2013. Greater New York Councils Monmouth Council New York, NY Morganville, NJ Greenwich Council National Capital Area Council Greenwich, CT Bethesda, MD Minsi Trails Council Seneca Waterways Council Allentown, PA Rochester, NY 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 7 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 8 2013 NESA Scholarship Recipients $48,000 Cooke Academic Grant Jemmin Marshall Chang Westchester-Putnam Council Katonah, NY $25,000 Cooke Academic Grant Jason David Maybach Greater Niagara Frontier Council Bowmansville, NY Additional Scholarship Awards $3,000 NESA Academic Grant Raymond Thomas Bartolucci Hudson Valley Council Poughkeepsie, NY Michael Dever Bennett Chester County Council Berwyn, PA Daniel Patrick Collins Northern New Jersey Council Livingston, NJ Ryan Joseph Dukeman Boston Minuteman Council Westwood, MA Jerome Patrick Groome Northern New Jersey Council Roseland, NJ James Francis Leist National Capital Area Council Fredericksburg, VA Isaac Martin McDermott Cradle of Liberty Council Glenside, PA Anderson Eugene Monken Central New Jersey Council Lawrenceville, NJ Theodore Frank Poatsy III Cradle of Liberty Council Salfordville, PA Patrick Michael Schurr National Capital Area Council Alexandria, VA Nicholas Paul Sywyj Laurel Highlands Council Pittsburgh, PA Zachary Evan Zagorski Theodore Roosevelt Council Oceanside, NY $2,500 Cooke Academic GranT Andrew Scott Baugher Connecticut Rivers Council Canton, CT Adrian Chang Greater New York Councils New Hyde Park, NY Kevin James Fein Chester County Council West Chester, PA Ethan Jacob Miller Patriots’ Path Council Budd Lake, NJ Michael Anthony Paladino Boston Minuteman Council Woburn, MA Pierce Bartholomew Salamack Theodore Roosevelt Council Massapequa, NY Charles Edward Trouba Chester County Council Avondale, PA Stephen Christopher Van Nostrand Suffolk County Council Ronkonkoma, NY Alejandro Tomas Vargas Seneca Waterways Council Webster, NY James Patrick Wall Knox Trail Council Wellesley, MA $2,500 Palmer Merit Grant Adam Izak Goldstein Greater Niagara Frontier Council Williamsville, NY 2013 NESA Scholarship Recipients $1,000 NESA Merit Grant Anthony James Gedo Applewhite National Capital Area Council Fairfax, VA Alec Christian Auwaerter Baltimore Area Council Lutherville, MD David Michael Basile Garden State Council Somerdale, NJ Joshua Thomas Burd Moraine Trails Council Saxonburg, PA Jonathan Truitt Campbell Patriots’ Path Council Towaco, NJ Ross Andrew Conroy Pine Tree Council Berwick, ME Ryan Phillip Dean Old Colony Council Hanover, MA Peter Francis Desrosiers Western Massachusetts Council Pittsfield, MA Gregory Chin Dworkin Northern New Jersey Council Allendale, NJ Andrew John Freire Monmouth Council Freehold Township, NJ Gavin Gossard Frisbee Pine Tree Council Kittery Point, ME Thomas Nicholas Gerhard Old Colony Council Halifax, MA Robert Ian Gross Garden State Council Lumberton, NJ Kevin Hernandez Patriots’ Path Council Mine Hill, NJ Kenneth Curtis Hildebrand Cape Cod and Islands Council Marstons Mills, MA Jonathan Michael Hrehor Baden-Powell Council Vestal, NY Arthur N. Jacques Connecticut Rivers Council Tolland, CT Zachary Jaglowski Patriots’ Path Council Dunellen, NJ Ryan Patrick Kelley Nashua Valley Council Fitchburg, MA John Evans Marden III Yankee Clipper Council Winthrop, MA Bradley Duncan McCandless Westchester-Putnam Council Eastchester, NY Thomas James Meehan Connecticut Yankee Council Orange, CT BoDean Alexander Messier Garden State Council Vineland, NJ Brian Daniel Morgan Daniel Webster Council Hopkinton, NH Kevin Prescott Newhall Boston Minuteman Council North Reading, MA Thomas Anthony Rowland Northern New Jersey Council West Caldwell, NJ Matthew Louis Smith Five Rivers Council Corning, NY Jacob Christian Spessard National Capital Area Council Frederick, MD Nathaniel Darius Valenti Del-Mar-Va Council Dover, DE Zachary Brian Wright Baltimore Area Council Cooksville, MD 2013 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award In 2009, the National Eagle Scout Association established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. The award recognizes the Scout for his Eagle Scout leadership service project, which is part of the requirements for earning the Eagle Scout Award. Each year, local councils select a council-level winner, and from that pool, each region selects a region-level winner. A national winner is then selected from the four regional finalists. Congratulations to this year’s Northeast Region winner. Conor R. Butler Knox Trail Council Framingham, MA Conor worked to improve the playground at Hubert Kindergarten. 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 9 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 10 Honor Medal Recipients Real heroes don’t wear flowing capes or iron suits or brightly colored tights. More and more, it seems, they wear Scout uniforms. Part of preparing boys for life means preparing boys to save lives if the unthinkable happens. And when a Scout or Scouter goes above and beyond in an attempt to save a life, they are rewarded. The Honor Medal goes to a Scout or Scouter who attempts to save a life at some risk to self. The Honor Medal with Crossed Palms is awarded for a lifesaving attempt with extreme risk. Only 277 Honor Medals with Crossed Palms have been awarded since 1938, roughly four per year. In 2013, the Northeast Region proudly honors two of its heroes for earning the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms. WIllIAM AGUAYO, TROOP 112, MORRIS PlAINS, NEW JERSEY While on vacation with his family in Ecuador, William Aguayo, age 15, and his younger brother Romeo were caught in extremely dangerous conditions far from shore in the Pacific Ocean. The violence of the waves separated both boys from their boogie boards and from each other, and stripped Romeo of his bathing suit. Romeo was unable to withstand the conditions and believed he was going to drown. At great risk to his own safety and welfare, Will courageously and repeatedly withstood the treacherous conditions, and applied his lifesaving skills and courage to locate Romeo in the water, to keep him calm and afloat, and to bring them both to safety on shore. Afterward, William said, “I knew how scared Romeo was, and I had to face the fact that we weren’t going to be able to get help, and that it was up to me to get us to safety.” ROBERT BROWN, TROOP 102, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY Shortly after midnight on June 30, 2012, Robert Brown, age 17, found himself in the middle of what was described by the news as “one of the most deadly and fast moving severe thunderstorm complexes in North American history” with a death toll of almost 30 people. Rain, thunder, and lightning are what most campers at Rodney Scout Reservation experienced. However, Troop 102’s campsite was differ-ent. In a matter of minutes, this storm became life-threatening, dropping trees all around and finally into the middle of the troop’s campsite. As senior patrol leader, Robert knew it was up to him to act. He mobilized the Scouts and got them to safety in a nearby cabin. He counted to be sure all made it up to the cabin. He discovered one was missing. “Billy’s not here,” shouted Robert, and he turned and ran back into the storm to retrieve the final Scout. All made it to safety before the last tree crashed down on the tent adjacent to the Scout he had just rescued. Robert’s quick think-ing prevented injuries and the possible deaths of the 11 fellow Scouts in his troop. He demonstrated unusual heroism, calm, and extraordinary skill in preventing severe injury and possibly a fatal outcome. And for that, the troop thanks God every day. As one of the Scouts recalled later about how Robert gathered the Scouts, “Robert’s voice was loud and authoritative, like an adult’s; it was not to be questioned.” Membership/Participation as of December 31, 2013 2012 2013 Gain/Loss Tiger Cubs 39,605 35,213 –11.1% Cub Scouts 127,463 115,388 –9.5% Webelos 121,060 116,358 –3.9% Total Cub Scout–Age 288,128 266,959 –7.4% Boy Scouts 177,123 172,158 –2.8% Varsity Scouts 1,183 1,121 –5.2% Total Boy Scout–Age 178,306 173,279 –2.8% Venturers 31,178 23,969 –23.1% Total Traditional Scouts 497,612 464,207 –6.7% Explorers 24,558 26,605 8.3% Total Youth 522,170 490,812 –6.0% Unit/Post Adults 193,214 185,563 –4.0% Council/District Adults 7,677 7,136 –7.1% Total Adults 200,891 192,699 –4.1% Total Learning for Life Curriculum-Based Participants = 47,036 Units/Groups as of December 31, 2013 2012 2013 Gain/Loss Cub Scout Packs 7,474 7,104 –5.0% Boy Scout Troops 6,961 6,740 –3.2% Varsity Scout Teams 159 147 –7.6% Venturing Crews 1,946 1,739 –10.6% Total Traditional Units 16,540 15,730 –4.9% Explorer Posts 1,167 1,151 –1.4% Total Units/Posts 17,707 16,881 –4.7% Total Learning for Life Curriculum-Based Groups = 243 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 11 12 Finance Facts 2011 2012 2013 Direct Support Friends of Scouting (net and reclass.) 19,762,616 19,871,678 18,882,506 Project sales (net and reclass.) 1,174,395 1,184,765 1,191,054 Special events (net and reclass.) 16,744,924 17,820,067 16,934,084 Legacies and bequests (including reclass.) 1,733,900 1,430,264 1,431,197 Foundations and trusts (including reclass.) 6,052,260 6,032,682 7,709,709 Other direct (including reclass.) 5,668,726 3,987,461 2,097,255 Total direct support (including reclass.) 51,470,627 50,621,761 48,299,661 Indirect Support Associated organizations 46,671 19,005 19,748 United Ways (including reclass.) 6,041,580 5,588,695 5,121,086 Unassociated organizations 559,006 568,061 555,770 Other indirect (including reclass.) 291,706 281,128 266,163 Fees and grants—government (including reclass.) 365,305 282,036 136,553 Total indirect support (including reclass.) 7,292,110 6,732,056 6,098,041 Revenue Sales of supplies (net) 3,172,924 2,925,224 2,770,473 Product sales (net) 12,894,919 12,544,121 12,554,359 Total investment income 9,024,115 8,718,598 9,320,106 Gain/loss on investments 892,316 337,688 816,056 Camping revenue 48,994,263 50,883,145 48,762,799 Activity revenue 12,472,008 12,567,192 22,637,494 Other revenue 5,491,997 5,341,926 5,284,340 Total revenue 92,942,542 93,317,894 102,145,627 Total support and revenue 151,741,451 150,715,932 156,589,004 Total expenses 147,758,944 151,140,069 154,631,533 Operating Fund Assets 44,707,706 54,699,642 47,733,935 Liabilities 37,322,485 38,334,506 30,162,029 Capital Fund Assets 223,007,681 226,873,213 229,428,231 Liabilities 24,150,495 24,133,270 22,482,158 Endowment Fund Assets 224,717,879 235,824,758 254,585,404 Liabilities 1,604,069 1,859,230 1,869,038 Silver Antelope Award Awarded to registered Scouters who are of exceptional character and have given noteworthy service to youth under the jurisdiction of the regional committee. Ronald Adolphi Arlington, VA Jerry Case Dayton, NJ Rick Hillenbrand III Romney, WV Thomas Kehoe Manchester by the Sea, MA Bernard W. Lockard Jr. Indiana, PA Brian McAuliff Bayport, NY Andrew Miller Hanover, NH Peter Pape Webster, NY Silver Buffalo Award Awarded to those who give noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. This award is Scouting’s highest commendation of the invaluable contributions that outstanding Americans make to youth. The service must be national in scope and can be independent of, or directly through, the Boy Scouts of America. Robert J. Smith Holmdel, New Jersey 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 13 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 14 2013–2014 leadership Harriss A. “Hab” Butler III, Regional President Randall K. Cline, Regional Commissioner Hugh Redd, Regional Executive Vice President Vice Presidents William R. Grogg Kenneth D. King, Ed.D. Brian M. McAuliff Robert J. Sirhal Executive Committee Chairs R. Clifford Berg Hon. John L. Braxton, Esq. Peter Casey Mark J. Chilutti William H. Downey III Joseph P. Fanelli Jr. Michelle D. Holmes William E. Johnston Mark A. Kriebel Jay L. Lenrow, Esq. Elmer C. Lupton John F. Pyfer Rudolph J. Santoro Gary M. Schroeder Robert J. Smith Jr. David J. Talbot William Thornton Arnold F. Traupman, MD Area Officers Area 1 Eric H. Schultz, President Hon. Gerard Boyle, Commissioner Area 2 Scott Christensen, President Ron Hathaway, Commissioner Area 3 Marybeth McCall, President Jeffrey L. McKinney, Commissioner Area 4 John Mason, President William Rosner, Commissioner Area 5 A. J. Kreimer, President Abelardo LeCompte, Commissioner Area 6 Fred Joost, President Rick F. Hillenbrand III, Commissioner Professional Staff Donald McChesney Northeast Regional Director Edward McLaughlin Area 1 Director Deputy Regional Director Marc Andreo Area 2 Director Brad Bowersox Area 3 Director Jamie Shearer Area 4 Director Todd McGregor Area 5 Director Chuck Dobbins Area 6 Director James Hans Assistant Regional Director Sam Thompson Department Manager DeeDee Johnson Team Leader Melissa Terry Senior Administrative Assistant Kathy Franks Senior Secretary 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 15 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 16 Mission Statement The mission of the Boy Scouts of America 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. Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Scout law A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. WA: a Spirit of Unity 23rd World Scout Jamboree Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan July 28 to August 8, 2015 Join us! 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region 2013 Annual Report — Northeast Region Boy ScoutS of AmericA 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane P.o. Box 152079 irving, tX 75015-2079 http://www.scouting.org 515-003 2014 Printing central region southe r n regi on western region
- 2. Design & Layout Travel Brochure Announcement and Pocket Itenerary (InDesign & Photoshop) This set was created for a trip to honor the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the origins of Scouting. The concept was to present the program in a clean and respectful manner, while ensuring that the images would still stand out. APRIL 22—MAY 2, 2014 70th AnniversAry of D-DAy NormaNdy, FraNce 110-110 Eiffel Tower 2013 Printing Arc de Triomphe American Cemetery itinerAry APRIL 22–MAY 2, 2014 Please join the Boy Scouts of America Foundation as we celebrate Scouting and commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to France and England. The first stop is Paris on April 22. Enjoy the five-star accommodations of the Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel, which is centrally located near Tuileries Garden and within walking distance of the Louvre. Take in a private “Monuments Men”-themed tour of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and a dinner cruise on the Seine River. En route to Normandy, stop in Giverny for a guided tour of Claude Monet’s house and gardens. Our Normandy “base camp” will be the four-star Hotel Riva Bella in Ouistreham. We’ll visit the locations of the principal events and battles of the Normandy invasion, including all major sites in the U.S sector. You’ll join the Transatlantic Council and a few thousand Scouts from across Europe to honor the 70th anniversary of D-Day, arguably the single-most important day of the 20th Century. There will be an ecumenical service at the Bayeux Cathedral, and a commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony at the American Cemetery. Then rejoin our Scouts for an evening campfire on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach in Colleville-sur-Mer. It will include award presentations, an Eagle Scout court of honor, and a “Taps” ceremony with the launching of sky lanterns—one for each soldier lost on Omaha Beach. You’ll also visit other treasures in the French countryside, including the fabled Mont St. Michel. That’s just part of your excursion! Board a ferry at Cherbourg headed to the seaside village of Poole, England. Following a night at the four-star Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott, it’s a short ferry ride to Brownsea Island, the birthplace of Scouting. The Baden-Powell Outdoor Centre will help you follow in the footsteps of Lord Baden-Powell and the very first Scouts who camped there in 1907. Next stop: London’s historic five-star hotel, The Savoy. While in London, tour St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Churchill War Rooms—the underground operational center for Winston Churchill and the British government during the war—and the HMS Belfast (used in the D-Day invasion). You’ll dine at classic London restaurants and enjoy other surprise visits and visitors. The Foundation is including many exciting activities, hotels, tours, ground transportation, the Presidents Leadership Council dinner, and most meals in this package. Enjoy this incredible experience for $4,450 per person, based on double occupancy. For more information or to register, contact Diane Smith at 972-580-2026 or diane.smith@scouting.org. Mont St. Michel BIg Ben * Itinerary subject to change Louvre 110-352 2014 Printing 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS APRIL 22—MAY 2 Mission stateMent the mission of the Boy scouts of america 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 Law. scout oath on my honor i will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. scout Law a scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. aarc de ttriomphe weLcoMe some things are too important to forget, and others sound too exciting to miss. Like scouting, i expect this trip to be both: fun with a purpose. on behalf of the Bsa Foundation and myself, thank you for joining us to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day and honor the origins of scouting. i also believe that a trip like this isn’t just about our destinations. Like most worthwhile adventures, it is also about the journey—and, in this case, that includes the fellowship of other scouters. we thought you’d appreciate having a handy booklet of important events and times along our journey. if you need anything or have questions or concerns, please contact Bsa Foundation staff member Diane smith, who can be reached on her cellphone at 214-364-8596. or just tap her on the shoulder and ask her. thanks for being here. while ernestine and i have some responsibilities related to the transatlantic council and the normandy camporee event, we plan on joining you for many of the Bsa Foundation activities as well. Looking forward to enjoying this scouting adventure and fellowship with you! Wayne Brock chief scout executive DaiLy scheDuLe tuesDay, apriL 22, 2014 weLcoMe Dinner 6:40 p.m. Meet in front of the Bar chinois inside our hotel 6:50 p.m. Depart for dinner cruise 7:30 p.m. reception and dinner weDnesDay, apriL 23, 2014 paris 7:50 a.m. Meet in front of the Bar chinois 8 a.m. Depart hotel for paris sightseeing 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Le Grand café Louvre 1 p.m. Louvre Museum tours 3:30 p.m. Depart for the hotel 6:10 p.m. Meet in front of the Bar chinois 6:20 p.m. Depart (walk) for dinner at Le saut du Loup thursDay, apriL 24, 2014 transFer to norManDy 8:50 a.m. after checking out, meet in front of the Bar chinois 9 a.m. Depart hotel for Giverny 11:15 a.m. Guided tour of claude Monet's house and gardens 1 p.m. Lunch at Le Moulin de Fourges 2:30 p.m. Depart for the hotel riva Bella in ouistreham enjoy dinner at your leisure (included with your room at hotel riva Bella) FriDay, apriL 25, 2014 norManDy 8:50 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby 9 a.m. Depart hotel for guided tours of normandy 10 a.m. airborne Museum in sainte Mère Église 12 p.m. Lunch at La cotentine 1:20 p.m. Depart for pointe du hoc 2:40 p.m. Depart for omaha Beach 3:25 p.m. Depart for american cemetery 4:45 p.m. Depart for the hotel enjoy dinner at your leisure saturDay, apriL 26, 2014 norManDy 8:50 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby 9 a.m. Depart hotel for Bayeux 10 a.m. ecumenical prayer for peace at the Bayeux cathedral 11 a.m. Free time in Bayeux with lunch on your own 2:15 p.m. Depart for saint-Laurent-sur-Mer 3 p.m. campfire and commemoration ceremony 7 p.m. Depart for dinner at Le Duguesclin in Grandcamp-Maisy 9 p.m. eagle scout reception and fireworks 9:45 p.m. Depart for the hotel sunDay, apriL 27, 2014 norManDy 7:40 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby 7:50 a.m. Depart for american cemetery 9 a.m. closing ceremony 11 a.m. Depart for saint-Lô for lunch at Le Gout sauvage 3:30 p.m. tour of Mont saint Michel 7:15 p.m. Dinner at La Ferme saint Michel MonDay, apriL 28, 2014 norManDy to enGLanD 10:50 a.m. after checking out, meet in hotel lobby 11 a.m. Depart for Les Vergers de Ducy 12 p.m. tour and tasting 12:30 p.m. picnic lunch at Les Vergers de Ducy 2 p.m. tour and tasting 3:30 p.m. Depart for cherbourg 6:30 p.m. Ferry departs cherbourg enjoy dinner at your leisure 9:45 p.m. arrival with transfer to hotel tuesDay, apriL 29, 2014 pooLe, enGLanD 9:20 a.m. after checking out, meet in hotel lobby 9:30 a.m. Depart hotel for Brownsea island 10 a.m. Board ferry to Brownsea island 12 p.m. Lunch 1:45 p.m. Depart Brownsea island by ferry 2 p.m. Depart for London 6 p.m. reception at the simpson’s-in-the-strand Bishops room 6:45 p.m. Depart (walk) for theater 7:30 p.m. The Lion King weDnesDay, apriL 30, 2014 LonDon 8:50 a.m. Meet at the river entrance of our hotel 9 a.m. Depart for guided tour of st. paul’s cathedral 10 a.m. London eye 11 a.m. Depart for lunch 1 p.m. tour of parliament thursDay, May 1, 2014 LonDon 9:20 a.m. Meet at the river entrance 9:30 a.m. Depart for churchill war rooms, westminster abbey, or free time 11:30 a.m. Depart for lunch at a local pub 1 p.m. Depart for HMS Belfast and walking tour 6:45 p.m. Meet at the river entrance 6:55 p.m. Depart (walk) for simpson’s-in-the-strand 7 p.m. presidents Leadership council Dinner aBout the coVer the american cemetery in normandy, France, is pictured, along with the shaeF insignia. the organization formed to direct operation overlord— the battle of normandy—was known as the supreme headquarters allied expeditionary Force (shaeF). all of the commanders in shaeF reported to Gen. Dwight D. eisenhower. each had at least 30 years of military experience.
- 3. Design & Layout Christmas Cards (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop) Christmas cards utilizing maipulated stock illustrations and photos. For a special holiday video message, browse to www.scouting.org/holidaygreeting.aspx. Season’s greetings From our home to yours Wayne Brock Chief Scout Executive Wayne M. Perry National President Tico Perez National Commissioner For a special holiday video message, browse to www.scouting.org/holidaygreeting.aspx.
- 4. Design Camp Cookery Booklet Covers (InDesign & Photoshop) Cover comps for The Camp Cookery booklet. Original direction was to pursue a different look, incorporating a historical perspective or a slightly more contermporary feel. Inset shows final design adapted from client’s submission, after decision to merely “freshen” the current look by modifying the background and updating Camp Cookery the photos. Boy ScoutS of AmericA 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane P.O. Box 152079 Irving, Texas 75015-2079 http://www.scouting.org SKU 33592 For small groups 33592 2014 Printing Recipes for groups of eight Boy ScoutS of AmericA 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane P.O. Box 152079 Irving, Texas 75015-2079 http://www.scouting.org SKU 33592 33592 2012 Printing Boy ScoutS of AmericA 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane P.O. Box 152079 Irving, Texas 75015-2079 http://www.scouting.org SKU 33592 33592 2012 Printing Camp Cookery For small groups
- 5. Design & Layout Troop Program Features Guide (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop) An extract of the Troop Program Features Guide (with additional Program title pages), which is a collection of these inserts that were originally stand alone pieces provided to Program planners. geoCaChINg Meeting Plan: Hide and Find a Cache Week 4 Date_____________________ aCtIVIty DesCrIPtIoN ruN By tIme* Preopening 15 minutes before meeting Play Leave No Trace Card Pick-Up to teach outdoor ethics and organization: • Take two decks of cards and scatter them all over • the room. • Have teams race to pick them up and put them in • numerical and suit order. CamPINg resourCes aND reFereNCes Books Geocaching and Orienteering merit badge pamphlets Boy Scout Handbook Troop Program Resources organizations and websites geocaching.com Website: www.Geocaching.com Cache uP NB about Leave No trace geocaching Website: www.cacheupnb.com/resources/guides/ leave-no-trace-geocaching/ Cache advance Website: www.cache-advance.com related Program Features Camping, Hiking, and Orienteering Living Comfortably in the outdoors Rudyard Kipling wrote, “Who hath smelt wood-smoke at twilight? Who hath heard the birch-log burning? Who is quick to read the noises of the night? Let him follow with the others, for the young men’s feet are turning to the camps of proved desire and known delight!” In other words, camping is fun! It’s a chance to get away from the “busy-ness” and distractions of everyday life and spend time hanging out in the woods with your closest friends. Camping is also the foundation of many other Scouting activities. Scouts camp for fun, but they also camp so they can be closer to great spots for fishing, rock climbing, geocaching, hiking, and a host of other activities. Comfort in the outdoors means finding a balance between skills and equipment. In the movies, we often see a hero with such good skills that all he needs is a knife. On the other hand, people without skills may only feel comfortable camping in a fully stocked motor home. The more you know, the less equipment you need. The goal is not to be like a Navy Seal, but to have good outdoor skills so you feel more comfortable and confident while living outdoors. This month’s meetings and main event will help your Scouts develop good camping skills so you can enjoy outings more and open the door to many fun outdoor activities. objectives This month’s activities should: • Instill the knowledge and skills to be comfortable in camp. • Emphasize the use of outdoor ethics to protect the environment. • Teach knots and when to use them. • Help Scouts understand outdoor shelters. • Teach the importance of keeping camp clean. • Foster a sense of communion with nature and God. • Build self-confidence by learning and demonstrating skills. • Help Scouts work cooperatively in small groups while living outdoors. 2—1 reLateD aDVaNCemeNt aND awarDs • Tenderfoot requirements 1, 2, and 3 • Second Class requirements 2, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, and 3g • First Class requirements 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, and 4e • Camping merit badge • Firem’n Chit • Ranger geoCaChINg a worldwide game of hide and seek GPS receivers in hand, your team races across the park toward a large picnic pavilion. You know there’s a geocache hidden nearby, but your only clue to its precise location is the cryptic statement “You are getting warmer.” Suddenly, one of your Scouts runs over and starts examining some nearby barbecue grills. And there on the post of one of them, he finds the thimble-sized cache. Welcome to geocaching, a sport that combines land navigation using maps and GPS receivers with prob-lem solving and competition. In geocaching, participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. A typical cache is a small waterproof container containing a logbook where the geocacher enters the date they found it and signs it with their established code name. Often, there are tiny trade items you can take away as souvenirs. Geocaching is often described as a “game of high-tech hide and seek.” It’s a fun way to spend a day or a weekend and to practice important Scouting skills. geoCaChINg Meeting Plan: Map, Compass, GPS Week 1 Date_____________________ aCtIVIty DesCrIPtIoN ruN By tIme* Preopening 15 minutes before meeting Play Compass Basketball. Lay out compass points (N, NE, E, SE, etc.) beneath a basketball hoop. Working in teams, players take turns taking shots from compass points called out by a leader. Points are given for baskets made from correct coordinates. geoCaChINg Main Event: Local Caching Date_____________________ CLImBINg aND raPPeLLINg go Vertical! Your heart fluttering madly, you step gingerly toward the edge of the cliff, sit down on an invisible chair, and then take a single step into thin air. At first, you can hardly let the rope slide through your hands, but then you start taking baby steps down the face of the cliff: one step, then another, then another. Halfway down, you bounce out just a little, beginning to feel the first surge of confidence. When you touch the ground, you’re glad to be safe. But you’re also ready to conquer the cliff again! Climbing and rappelling are among the most exciting activities you can do in Scouting. Whether you visit a climbing gym, a tower at Scout camp, or a wilderness site with cliffs and boulders, you will enjoy the physical rush of descending on a rope and the mental challenge of finding a path back to the top. 3—1 objectives This month’s activities should: • Teach Scouts the principles of Climb On Safely. • Show them how to identify climbing safety hazards and how to avoid them. • Help them become familiar with climbing equipment. • Teach the knots used in climbing. • Demonstrate the difference between climbing and rappelling. • Let Scouts learn and demonstrate climbing and rappelling skills. reLateD aDVaNCemeNt aND awarDs • Tenderfoot requirement 2 • Second class requirement 3a • First Class requirement 3 • Camping merit badge requirement 9b6 • Climbing merit badge • Rock Climbing and Rappelling Varsity Scout activity pin • Ranger: Physical Fitness elective geoCaChINg Meeting Plan: Using GPS Week 2 Date_____________________ aCtIVIty DesCrIPtIoN ruN By tIme* Preopening 15 minutes before meeting Get a beach ball that is painted like the world and have everyone keep the ball in the air. Count how many times it is hit without hitting the ground. Set and try to break your own records. geoCaChINg Main Event: Camp and Cache CyCLINg Leadership Planning As a leadership team, you may want to discuss the following items when choosing first aid as your program feature during your planning meetings. 1. What is our unit’s current skill level? 2. Who do we know that is a geocaching expert? 3. How many GPS units will we need and where 4. What will we do for our main event? 5. What other subtopics would fit well with 6. How will we get access to Geocaching.com at 7. Where will we do our main event? 8. How can we involve parents? 9. To meet our needs, what should we change in Date_____________________ Logistics Location: __________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Departure time: ____________________________________ Return time: _______________________________________ Duration of activity: Overnight Budget: Completed ________________ Approved ______ Camping: Duty roster ________________ Menu __________ Transportation: Group ______________ Self ____________ Tour and activity plan: Completed ______ Submitted ______ getting stronger, going Farther can we get them? this feature? our meeting? the sample meeting plans? Bicycling is great way to combine exercise, travel, and recreation in one activity. Few activities are better than uphill cycling for intense aerobic exercise and physical fitness. Cycling’s downhill speed is simply thrilling. Another attraction is that you can bicycle four times father than you can jog in the same time period. Even cycling to school or work is much more than just a transportation alternative. It is always recreational, diverting your mind from your daily indoor work to enjoyment of the outdoor environment. It is a means of travel that will reduce stress and restore and energize your spirits. You can ride in bicycle races if you like, but most cycling is the noncompetitive touring or commuting type— although you will probably have trouble resisting the urge to pass those riding ahead of you even when you are only touring or commuting. Trick riding on BMX bikes and trail riding on mountain bikes are also part of the cycling scene. Whether you stick to only one type or participate in all kinds of cycling, you will probably find that cycling becomes a valuable and enjoyable lifelong activity. It might even lead you to a career. 5—1 objectives This month’s activities should: • Show Scouts how to ride safely. • Teach cycling first aid. • Teach Scouts how to maintain and repair their bikes. • Show Scouts how to plan rides and routes. • Teach good cycling nutrition. • Introduce Scouts to cycling organizations. • Teach about cycling gear and clothing. reLateD aDVaNCemeNt aND awarDs • Tenderfoot requirements 2 • Second Class requirements 1b and 3a • First Class requirements 3 and 10 • Cycling merit badge • Personal Fitness merit badge • 50-Miler Award • Cycling and Freestyle Biking Varsity Scout activity pins • Ranger: Cycling/Mountain Biking elective • Quest requirement 5 geoCaChINg Meeting Plan: Geocaching.com Week 3 Date_____________________ aCtIVIty DesCrIPtIoN ruN By tIme* Preopening 15 minutes before meeting Create typical geocaching clues for locations around your meeting place. Have arriving Scouts try to solve the clues and find hidden items. geoCaChINg Main Event: Geocaching Instruction Course Date_____________________ Logistics Location: __________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Departure time: ____________________________________ Return time: _______________________________________ Duration of activity: Weekend Budget: Completed ________________ Approved ______ Camping: Duty roster______________ Menu ___________ Transportation: Group _____________ Self _____________ Tour and activity plan: Completed _____ Submitted _____ sPeCtator sPorts go Defense! At some time in our lives, we all get a chance to participate in sports. Through hard work and talent, a few people get to be really good and end up on professional teams. What could be more fun than to go watch them play? People have long gathered in large groups to watch key athletes compete. In Roman times, gladiators battled in the Coliseum. The Ancient Greeks’ competitions inspired the Olympics. Today’s professional athletes compete in giant stadiums and arenas to show off their athletic skills. This module leads up to a trip to a sporting event. You’ll learn about the sport, raise money for your trip, and explore safety and other issues. But most of all, you’ll have fun and be inspired by the performance of great athletes. Although this module focuses on a going as a group to a sporting event, its principles can be used to plan a trip to a rock concert, a political rally, or any other event where your unit will meet crowds of people. 17—1 objectives This month’s activities should: • Introduce Scouts to sports they may not know. • Teach Scouts about the sport they are going to watch. • Show Scouts how to stay safe in crowds. • Reinforce first-aid skills useful in public settings. • Teach Scouts what to do when they get lost. • Teach Scouts about fundraising. reLateD aDVaNCemeNt aND awarDs • Tenderfoot requirement 1 • Second Class requirement 3a • First Aid requirement 3 • Emergency Preparedness, Safety, and Sports merit badges • Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball Varsity Scout activity pins • Quest requirement 5 8—1 objectives This month’s activities should: • Help Scouts understand how GPS technology works. • Let Scouts practice using a GPS receiver. • Demonstrate how to properly hide and find a geocache. • Explain outdoor ethics as they relate to geocaching. • Show Scouts how to use Geocaching.com. • Encourage Scouts to work together as a team. reLateD aDVaNCemeNt aND awarDs • Tenderfoot requirement 2 • Second Class requirements 1a, 1b, and 3a • First Class requirements 2, 3, and 10 • Geocaching merit badge • Orienteering Varsity Scout activity pin • Ranger: Land Navigation core requirement 5d 8—2 the geoCaChe For the traditional geocache, a geocacher will place a waterproof container containing a logbook and trade items and will then record the cache’s coordinates. These coordinates, along with other details of the location, are posted on Geocaching.com. Other geocachers obtain the coordinates from that site and seek out the cache using their handled GPS receivers. When they find the cache, they record their discovery in the logbook and online. The finding geocachers record their exploits in the logbook and online. They are free to take objects from the cache (except the logbook, pencil, or stamp) in return for leaving something of similar or higher value. gPs receivers You can enter the location of a cache into the GPS receiver, and the receiver will calculate how far you are from the point as well as what direction you need to travel to reach your destination. Many GPS receivers have a screen that serves as an electronic map to show the user’s location or where is the final destination. Several things can affect your receiver’s accuracy and the value of the information it provides: • The GPS compass arrow points to your destination, but straight may not be the best route. Look where you are going and what is ahead of you to choose the best way to get there. • You may lose the signal from the satellites. • Your unit’s accuracy may be very low due to interference. • Your unit’s batteries can be low or die. • If you input the wrong information, you’ll end up in the wrong place. PareNts CaN heLP wIth the geoCaChINg Program Feature By: 1. Lending GPS units 2. Providing transportation for the main event 3. Helping to hide caches 4. Being a geocaching expert 5. Helping with the main event 8—3 Compass relay equipment: You will need something with which to draw a compass on the floor or ground, and cards (to be used as markers). how to play: Line up the teams in relay forma-tion. Opposite each team is a compass circle drawn on the floor or on the ground. The points are shown, but only north is marked. When the leader calls out a compass point—northeast, for example—the first player on each team places a mark (before the leader counts to six) on the compass circle in front of their team at the point where the leader called. Players who are correct fall in behind the compass circle. Players who are wrong go to the back of the team. The next com-pass point is called and the next player marks it on the compass circle. (Position a judge at each compass circle and remind players that coaching is not allowed.) The team getting all of its players behind the compass circle first wins. Note: You could play this game once with eight cards (north, northeast, east, etc.), then go up to 16 (adding north-northeast, east-northeast, etc.). You could also make cards marked 0 degrees, 45 degrees, 90 degrees, etc. Find what they hid equipment: You will need a GPS receiver for each group and something to hide. how to play: Groups hide markers noting the GPS coordinates and then give those coordinates to other groups to find. Points are given for not only finding markers, but also for having your markers found. Decode the hint equipment: You will need pen and paper for each group and copies of coded messages on cards. how to play: First, each team makes its own code-breaking key. Each group is handed a coded message face down. When told to do so, teams turn over their cards and race to decode the message they find. First to complete a message gets two points; each correct message gets a point. make a Cache relay equipment: Enough material (containers, logs, treasure items) to create several caches. how to play: All the material is placed at one end of the room. Members individually race from the other side of the room to collect pieces, one at a time, to make a cache. The first group to fully assemble a cache wins. geoCaChINg INItIatIVe games 8—4 E.D.G.E. Ideas Explain how it is done—Tell them. Demonstrate the steps—Show them. Guide learners as they practice—Watch them do it. Enable them to succeed on their own—Have them practice/teach it. exPLaIN • Explain how to use a map and compass. • Discuss geocaching safety and potential hazards. • Describe how GPS gets coordinates from satellites. • Explain how to find and hide geocaches. • Explain how to decode hints. • Define terms like “travel bug.” • Explain the Cache In Trash Out ethic. DemoNstrate • Show how to align a compass and maps. • Demonstrate how to use a GPS. • Show how to search for caches on Geocaching. com; if possible, use a projector so everyone can easily see the computer screen. • Show how to use descriptions and hints. • Demonstrate using a decoder key. guIDe • Provide materials (containers, logbooks, and trade items) that Scouts can use to create caches. • Have Scouts enter waypoints as you watch. • Hide geocaches as a group near your meeting place. • Practice camouflaging caches. eNaBLe • Have Scouts teach others to use GPS units. • Challenge Scouts to create a map and compass course. • Help Scouts create Geocaching.com accounts so they can list their caches. • Have teams of Scouts create caches and find each other’s caches; rate the caches for fun and difficulty. • Encourage Scouts to create travel bugs. maIN eVeNt summarIes esseNtIaL ChaLLeNgINg aDVaNCeD Day Activity Overnight Activity Overnight Activity or Longer Local caching—A day of finding caches in your area Camp and cache—An overnight campout where you find caches and do other activities Geocaching instruction course— Spend a weekend setting up and running a geocaching course. 8—6 6:45 p.m. opening Ceremony 10 minutes Flag presentation Oath and Law Uniform inspection 7 p.m. group Instruction 20 minutes • An expert guest lectures on using a GPS and how satel-lites work and the basic coordinate system. • Explain basic menu functions and how to operate specific GPS models. • Introduce different types of geocaching containers. 7:10 p.m. skills Instruction 20 minutes • Learn how to turn on a GPS receiver and navigate menus. • Learn how to check the receiver’s battery gauge (if present) and change batteries. • Understand how to read coordinates. • Compare a GPS receiver to a compass and map. 7:30 p.m. • Review the above skills. • Learn how to enter, delete, and edit a waypoint. • Explore GPS receiver features such as elevation and weather. As a group, hide a marker and log the coordinates of the location. Breakout groups 15 minutes • Practice patrol/team/crew skills as needed. • Plan a group duty roster for the upcoming main event. • Assist each other with GPS functions. 7:50 p.m. game 20 minutes Play Find What They Hid (described earlier) 8:05 p.m. Closing 5 minutes Announcements Leader's minute Closing 8:25 p.m. total 90 minutes of meeting after the meeting 15 minutes Collect all GPS units and make sure they are turned off. Leadership team reviews plans for the next meeting and for the main event. Next week’s meeting introduces Geocaching.com and is best if you have computer access. Explore ways to have Internet access at the meeting. *All times are suggested. 8—7 6:45 p.m. opening Ceremony 10 minutes Flag presentation Oath and Law 7 p.m. group Instruction 15 minutes Introduction to Geocaching.com Show Geocaching.com website and cover these rules: 1. If you take something from the geocache, leave something of equal or greater value. 2. Write about your find in the cache logbook. 3. Log your experience at www.geocaching.com. 7:10 p.m.. skills Instruction 25 minutes Log on to Geocaching.com using the facilitator’s account. Then with the facilitator’s guidance, do the following: • Identify geocaches near your meeting place and in • your community. • Understand coordinates, description, and hint. • Decode a hint. • Learn how to log a find. 7:25 p.m. Review the above material. With your parent’s permission, create your own Geocaching. com account. Using that account or a leader’s account, do the following: • Search for caches around the world. • Write and decode messages using the hint code. Review the above material. With your parent’s permission, create a Geocaching.com account if you don’t already have one. Using that account or a leader’s account, do the following: • Look at Waymarking.com and compare it to Geocaching.com. • Explore travel bugs and make one for your group. • Explore the Groundspeak.com discussion forums. Breakout groups 15 minutes • Practice patrol/team/crew skills as needed. • Plan a group duty roster for the upcoming main event. 7:50 p.m. game 20 minutes Play Decode the Hint (described earlier). 8:05 p.m. Closing 5 minutes Announcements Leader's minute Closing 8:25 p.m. total 90 minutes of meeting after the meeting 15 minutes Collect all GPS units and make sure they are turned off. Leadership team reviews plans for the next meeting and for the main event. *All times are suggested. 8—8 6:45 p.m. opening Ceremony 10 minutes Flag presentation Oath and Law 7 p.m. group Instruction 20 minutes • Discuss different types of caches—regular, micro, nano, multi, virtual. • Explain how geocaches are hidden, including camouflage. • Discuss tracking a cache and what to look for. • Explain the Cache In Trash Out ethic. 7:10 p.m. skills Instruction 20 minutes Examine a sample standard cache. Then do the following: • Make a list of what you would put in a cache. • Practice hiding caches around your meeting area. • Practice Cache In Trash Out. 7:30 p.m. • Review the above material. Learn about themed caches: • Examine sample micro and nano caches. • Hide a cache near your meeting place and list it on Geocaching.com. Review the above material. Learn about advanced camou-flaged caches. Then make a multi cache or puzzle cache. Breakout groups 15 minutes Finalize plans for participation in the main event. 7:50 p.m. game 20 minutes Play Make a Cache Relay (described earlier). 8:05 p.m. Closing 5 minutes Announcements Leader's minute Closing 8:25 p.m. total 90 minutes of meeting after the meeting 15 minutes Collect all GPS units and make sure they are turned off. Leadership team reviews plans for the next meeting and for the main event. *All times are suggested. 8—9 Logistics Location: __________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Departure time: ____________________________________ Return time: _______________________________________ Duration of activity: 4 hours Budget: Completed ________________ Approved ______ Camping: Duty roster ________________ Menu __________ Transportation: Group ______________ Self ____________ Tour and activity plan: Completed ______ Submitted ______ essential (tier I) Day Activity Spend a day finding caches in your area. equipment List • GPS unit, one per group • Extra batteries for each GPS unit • Geocache information sheets from Geocaching.com • First-aid kit • Lunch (decide on individual or group) • Water • Cell phone (for adults) • Trash bags • Scout Basic Essentials (Review the list and take what you need.) activity • Go to Geocaching.com and identify local caches; try to find a location with several caches within walking distance. • Travel to the starting point and divide into groups. • Have groups head in different directions and find as many caches as they can. • Practice Cache In Trash Out. • Have groups return to the starting point at a designated time. • Give a prize to the group that finds the most caches and collects the most trash. safety Use the buddy system, and have a first-aid kit. Make sure you don’t get lost in the dark. Cell phones are a good idea. Notes 8—10 Challenging (tier II) An overnight campout where you find caches and do other activities equipment List • GPS unit, one per group • Batteries • Geocache information sheets • Group and personal camping equipment • Food • Scout Basic Essentials (Review the list and take what you need.) activity • Choose your camping site and event location. • Go to Geocaching.com and identify caches near the site. • Plan other activities as desired (hiking, boating, mountain biking, etc.). • Plan a camping duty roster and meal plan. • Spend part of a day searching for the caches identified earlier. • Hide the caches prepared during the last meeting. safety Normal camping safety guidelines apply. Use the buddy system, and have a first-aid kit. Place a waypoint at camp so you can find your way back. Cell phones are a good idea, as appropriate. Notes 8—11 advanced (tier III) Spend a weekend setting up and running a geo-caching course. equipment List • GPS unit, one per group • Batteries • Teaching aids and displays • First-aid kit • Trash bags • Additional program supplies as needed • Group and personal camping equipment • Food • Water • Scout Basic Essentials (Review the list and take what you need.) activity • Choose a location to teach geocaching and identify a group, such as a Cub Scout pack, to participate. • Visit the location in advance and identify cache locations. • Secure enough GPS units to meet the needs of the course. • Create cache markers. • Discuss instructor needs and create a staffing schedule. • Develop an emergency plan. • Place course geocaches or markers. • Provide geocaching instruction. • Teach Cache In Trash Out. • Take down the course as appropriate. safety Normal camping safety guidelines apply. Have a first-aid kit and a plan in case partici-pants need medical assistance. Identify possible risks of the course. Consider using two-way radios on the course. Notes 8—12 8—5 6:45 p.m. opening Ceremony 10 minutes Flag presentation Oath and Law Uniform inspection 7 p.m. group Instruction 15 minutes Different youth instructions give three- to five-minute overviews on: • Compass: magnetic vs. true north, degree, bearing, heading • Maps: latitude and longitude, orienting a map to north, scale • GPS: satellites, coordinates, selective variability 7:10 p.m. skills Instruction 30 minutes Review the buddy system. Practice how to use a compass. Learn how to read a map. Learn how to read GPS coordinates. 7:25 p.m. Review the above skills. Cover the following topics: • Identify potential hazards while geocaching. • Learn how to compensate for magnetic north on a compass. • Using a topo map, draw a slope profile of a given bearing. • Explore the different menu screens of your GPS receiver. Review the above skills. Cover the following topics: • Make a list of first-aid supplies you should carry when geocaching. • Learn how to determine a compass bearing without a compass. • Compare and contrast USGS quad maps to orienteering maps. • Learn to change the coordinate settings of your GPS receiver. Breakout groups 15 minutes • Practice skills covered in skills instruction. • Begin making plans for participation in the main event. 7:55 p.m. game 15 minutes Play Compass Relay (described earlier). 8:10 p.m. Closing 5 minutes Announcements Leader's minute Closing 8:25 p.m. total 90 minutes of meeting after the meeting 15 minutes Collect all GPS units and make sure they are turned off. Leadership team reviews plans for the next meeting and for the main event. *All times are suggested.
- 6. Layout & Design Grand Opening Mailer (InDesign, Photoshop) This is the final mock-up comp done for the Market-ing team to revamp the Grand Opening mailers. I was specifically tasked to not only think “outside the box” for the design, but to also “freshen” our brand image as well. This was very enthusiastically received by the Marketing team, as well as management. As it was going to press, however, the budget changed and it was pulled in favor of the already extant mailers.
- 7. Layout & Design Training Class Schedule Pamphlet (Quark, Photoshop) This is the fi nal comp for an update to the CompUSA Training Schedule pam-phlet. It was concepted as part of a new, unifi ed look for the Training Department that would bring them in line with then-current branding. However, It was decided after presentation to simply continue with the creative already in use due to budgetary restrictions.
- 8. Layout & Design Training Newsletter (Quark, Photoshop) This is the companion piece to the Training pamphlet. It was hoped that this would bring all of the different “stores” in the company together under a single brand image, but as previously mentioned, budgetary restrictions killed the project.
- 9. Layout & Design CompUSA Gift Card (Quark, Photoshop) This is the fi nal comp for the fi rst revison on the CompUSA Gift Card (the orginal design was a generic card done by the card maker.) It was concepted as a self-sealing package, but that was changed just before press to be a simple hanging card. The look and layout remained the same, however, after the minor adjustment to eliminate the folds and glue fl aps.
- 10. Layout & Design PC Power Plan Card Package (Quark, Photoshop) This is card package for the new upgrade/installation service program rollout.
- 11. Layout & Design CompUSA Event Covers (Quark [Football cover], InDesign [Spiderman cover], Photoshop [both]) These are two examples of Event-driven covers I concepted and executed. The goal was to add excitement and a fresh perspective on our retail image while still remaining within brand. In addition, the basic layout and look of the Spider-Man cover was the then-current retail image I had also concepted.
- 12. Layout & Design Macintosh Product Guide Cover (Quark, Photoshop) This is the cover to one of the quarterly product guide catalogs. This was the fi rst project for which I served as “AD”, and everything but the fi nal execution of the illustration was my responsi-bility (though it does exactly match my original comp illo.) This piece won 2nd prize in a juried competition for catalog/guide covers.
- 13. Layout & Design Finding Harbor Book Jacket (Quark, Photoshop) This is a spec comp done for a friend who was writing a book. This was used to help pitch his manuscript to the publisher. However, the book was never published.
- 14. Layout & Design Junipine Resort Brand Campaign Comps (Markers, Concept) This is a brand campaign concept project for my Ad Design class. We were given the name of the business and had to create a brand and campaign strategy to implement in a B&W magazine ad, a brochure and a billboard.
- 15. Layout & Design Magazine Editorial Ad Comps (Markers, Pen & Ink, Concept) These are two ads done for my Ad Design class. We had to create B&W ads for any publication we chose based on a single word title that was assigned to us.