Two Eagle Scouts receive College Scholarships

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1 HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2004 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 Two Eagle Scouts receive College Scholarships At the Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner on June 10, two Eagle Scouts received scholarships to help them pursue their college education. Since the inception of the Eagle Scout College Scholarship program in 2001, a total of eight Eagle Scouts from the urban core of Kansas City have received scholarships to help them achieve their goals of earning a college degree. Marius Johnson, Eagle Scout from Troop 62 chartered to Boone School PTA, received the Congressman Ike Skelton Eagle Scout Scholarship. Marius will be a Senior this fall, is ranked 5th in his class of 145 students, and has a 4.05 grade point average at Center High School. He is Student Government President, head drum major of the marching band, and a Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O- Say. Marius is involved in his church serving as a youth group leader, usher, and has participated in his Troop s Scouting for Food effort to collect canned goods for local food shelters. Marius hopes to attend either Washington University in St. Louis, William Jewell College, or Baylor University where he plans to study computer engineering in the fall of Elbert Johnson, Eagle Scout from Troop 17, chartered to Northeast Presbyterian Church received the endowed Ewing Marion Kauffman scholarship. This scholarship was created through a gift from the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation and as an endowed scholarship it will impact Eagle Scouts into the future. Elbert graduated 19th in his class at Van Horn High School in Independence, Missouri and is currently attending Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. During his Scouting career, he served as Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. Elbert earned the Eagle Scout Award in January of 2003 and he is a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He still gives back to his Troop by serving as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and still finds time to actively participate in his church and sports. The Eagle Scout Scholarship program is an excellent example of the commitment of the Heart of America Council to help Scouts from the urban core achieve their full potential. Through this program, eight Eagle Scouts are on their way to achieving their dreams. For more information on the Eagle Scout Scholarship program call Mike Johnson, Director of Finance Services at (816) ext 179 or mijohnso@bsamail.org. Marius Johnson receives the Congressman Ike Skelton Scholarship from Maria Antonia, the emcee for the DCAD Elbert Johnson receives the Ewing Marion Kauffman Scholarship from Julia Irene Kauffman

2 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner raises $207,000 to support Urban Scouting On Thursday, June 10, more than 300 business and community leaders gathered to honor Congressman Ike Skelton as the Heart of America Council s 15th Distinguished Citizen Award honoree. Ike is an Eagle Scout, a Distinguished Eagle Scout, a Keeper of the Wampum in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and an Executive Board member of the Heart of America Council. The event was co-chaired by Landon Rowland, Chairman Emeritus of Janus Capital and Bill Tempel who retired from UMB Financial Corporation as Vice Chairman in Maria Antonia, a KMBC TV-9 anchor, served as emcee for the event which included presentations of two scholarships to Eagle Scouts from the urban core of Kansas City. The event raised $207,000 and will benefit more than 11,800 young men and women involved in the Urban Scouting program in Kansas City. Through the success of the DCAD, Scouts will receive uniforms, handbooks, rank advancements, program materials, and camperships to help them attend camp. Congressman Ike Skelton has made a difference in our community and Nation. A native of Lexington, Missouri, Ike has never forgotten his roots as his political career has taken him to become one of the most influential lawmakers in our country. First elected to Congress in 1977, Ike represents Missouri s Fourth congressional District. His district includes Missouri s state capital, Jefferson City and much of the Ozark region of the state. To this day, Ike counts the achievement of the Eagle Scout rank as one of his proudest accomplishments. He received the award during a ceremony at Municipal Hall as part of the Dr. Milton Eisenhower Eagle Scout Class of Ike also received the Distinguished Eagle Scouts who have distinguished themselves in their life work and shared their talents with others. The Congressman is in good company as a Distinguished Eagle Scout, other recipients include former President Gerald R. Ford and a number of Eagle Scouts from the Heart of America Council including Ewing Marion Kauffman, Larry Winn Junior, William S. Sessions, Cliff Illig, Jerry Paul Fogel, and Neal Patterson. Congratulations to Congressman Ike Skelton as the 2004 Distinguished Citizen Award Honoree! For more information on the Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, please contact Mike Johnson, Director of Finance Services, at (816) or mijohnso@bsamail.org. 2 Ike and Suzie Skelton with Council President Dr. John D. Hunkeler and wife Mary Eagle Scout Nathan Harper leads the opening ceremony

3 Eagle Scout Receives NESA scholarship Jeremy Anterola, an Eagle Scout with Troop 214 chartered to the Knights of Columbus at St. James Catholic Church was selected from among 3,036 applicants to receive a $3,000 scholarship grant by the National Eagle Scout Association. Jeremy s selection represents recognition of his superb record of accomplishment, said Terry Lawson, Director of the National Eagle Scout Association Jeremy is one of the twelve Eagle Scouts from across the country to receive this scholarship from more than 3,000 applicants. A graduate of St. Pius X high school, Jeremy served as editor of the school newspaper, President of the SADD chapter, Captain of the wrestling team and played varsity football. He is an accomplished musician playing piano and guitar. He graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He earned the Eagle Scout rank in July of 2001, has more than 50 merit badges, is a Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, and a Brotherhood member in the Order of the Arrow. I m excited about receiving this scholarship because it will help me to achieve my goal of becoming an architect, Jeremy said. My sister will also attend college this Fall so the financial support is greatly appreciated. Jeremy plans to attend Kansas State University in Manhattan to pursue a degree in Architectural studies. The Heart of America Council extends its congratulations and best wishes to Jeremy for continued success! For more information on the NESA Scholarship program, contact: Eagle Scout Service, S220; 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane, P.O.Box ; Irving, Texas Jeremy Anterola, Eagle Scout Scholarship recipient Yes, I would like to support the programs and efforts of the Heart of America Council! Please accept my contribution/pledge in the amount of $ to support The Campership program The College Scholarship program The Capital Campaign General Operating Fund Name Address City/State/Zip Please return to: Mike Johnson The Heart of America Council P.O. Box Kansas City, MO

4 Camperships program makes a difference! This summer, more than 15,000 Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts attended a Heart of America Council camp and had an unforgettable experience. Thanks to the camperships program over 700 Scouts experienced Cub Scout Day Camp, Bear Camp, Webelos Camp, and Boy Scout Camp. The camperships program makes camp a reality for those Scouts and families who could not otherwise afford to go said Mark Brayer, Director of Support Services. In the summer of 2004, more than $70,000 in camperships were awarded. The selection process is based up financial need, Scouting involvement and activity, and approval from a unit leader. Some camperships provide partial support and require a Scout to pay part of their own way. In other instances the campership provides for the entire camp fee. Scouts, parents, and leaders are appreciative of the program. One Scout wrote, I ve had so much fun at camp, thanks for the campership. Archery, art, and pottery were fun! Andrew, a Boy Scout said I ve had lots of fun. I m doing leatherwork, environmental science and geology merit badges. Thanks! The camperships program is funded by donors who give directly but also through general operating support. In 2004, the money raised specifically for camperships did not meet the need. Because of the Council s commitment to the Camperships program, funding came from other operating sources such as Friends of Scouting. To find out more about the camperships program or to provide support, please contact Mike Johnson, Director of Finance Services at (816) or mijohnso@bsamail.org. The camperships program ensures that Scouts have the opportunity to have fun at camp Capital Campaign Update If you ve been to one of our camps lately you have undoubtedly noticed tremendous improvements and changes at both the Theodore Naish and H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservations. Improvements at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation include new Mic-O-Say Lodges in each camp and new staff cabins and staff shower facilities. At the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, the new Campfire Arena provided by Capital Federal Savings Bank and the new Trading Post and Handicraft Shelter, a gift from the Courtney S. Turner trust, have both been completed and in use during the summer. Construction on many other facilities at each reservation will begin this fall. At the beginning of camp next year, Scouts will see even more improvements at both of our camps, said Mark Brayer, Director of Support Services. The new Central Camp dining hall, swimming pool and Cub World mini-water park at the Naish Scout Reservation are slated for completion by June 1. At Bartle, visitors will see tremendous improvements at Piercing Arrow including a large troop campsite, dining hall expansion, nature lodge, handicraft shelter and field sports facility to be completed by next June, Brayer continued. All camps will have renovations of their Council rings and Lone Bear Council ring will also be expanded. A tremendous amount of time and effort has been put fourth by our Capital Campaign Chairmen Peggy and Terry Dunn, Mary and Dr. John Hunkeler, and Bonne and Cliff Illig. Much of our success is a result of their dedication to Scouting and Capital Campaign Scout Executive Jim Terry said. To date, $12,188,000 has been raised in commitments for capital projects and an additional $4.27 million in commitments for deferred gifts into the new Endowed Properties 4 Maintenance Fund a total of $16,458,000. I am confident that we will raise another $2.5 to $3 million to finish off this fundraising effort Jim said. This is the largest Capital Campaign the Heart of America Council has ever undertaken and one of the largest in the BSA. Through the support and dedication of countless volunteers and donors significant progress in the campaign has been achieved! For more information on the Keeping Our Promise Capital Campaign or to make your pledge, please contact Jim Terry at (816) or jjterry@bsamail.org.

5 The Heart of America Council recieves Scoutreach Award At the BSA National meeting in May, the Heart of America Council received the Scoutreach Award to recognize excellence in Scouting outreach efforts. The Scoutreach program in the Heart of America Council began in 1988 and includes the Urban Scouting program serving young people in the urban core of Kansas City, the Special Needs Scouting program serving youth with physical and mental special needs and the camperships program to help financially challenged Scouts attend camp. To achieve this award, the Council experienced growth in traditional Scoutreach units and membership, provided $16,032 in camperships to urban core Scouts, promoted advancement, activities, and camping to all Scoutreach units and increase training and support provided to those staff members involved in the Scoutreach program. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Council has been recognized for its Scoutreach program. This recognition is important because it reinforces our commitment to bring Scouting to those young people who otherwise would not have the chance to participate, said Dr. John D. Hunkeler, Council President. A highlight of the National meeting was the National Scoutreach President s Award received by Matt Gettys, District Director of the Pioneer Trails District. Matt was one of 32 Executives from across the country who received this award recognizing excellence in delivering the Scouting program to at risk youth. Matt s wife, Jana accompanied him to the National meeting to receive the award. Scoutreach is successful in the Heart of America Council because of the many people who have dedicated their time, energy and financial resources. I m fortunate to work with an outstanding group of staff, program aides and Executive Board members who are committed to making Scouting come alive for those kids who need it most, Matt said. Since its inception in 1988, the Council s Scoutreach program has grown to serve more than 11,800 young men and women and is a tangible example of our commitment to deliver Scouting to all youth regardless of their socioeconomic status. Congratulations to Matt and all of the Scoutreach staff, volunteers, program aides and donors who make it the program a success! For more information on the Scoutreach program contact Erik Dickinson at (816) or jdickins@bsamail.org. Matt Gettys, second from right, receives the National Scoutreach President s Award with his wife Jana and Tico Perez, left and George Randall, Director of the Scoutreach Division, BSA Scoutreach makes a difference for thousands of youth 5

6 Scouts Participate in a Journey Fourth On July 3rd and the 4th more than 400 Scouts and adult Scouters participated in A Journey Fourth, a celebration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition that sailed the Missouri River and camped on the banks that would become part of Kansas City. Not only did Scouts participate in the program but they also provided support to ensure the success of this unique celebration. Boy Scout Troops helped at stations where Cub Scouts earned rank advancements by learning how to tie knots, coiling a rope, learning a rope magic trick, and whipping the end of a rope. Boy Scouts learned lashings and practiced orienteering skills much like Lewis and Clark would have used on their historic journey. Thank you to the volunteers and staff who supported the Journey Fourth event and made a part of history come alive for hundreds of Scouts and thousands of Kansas Citians! Scouts practice throwing coiled ropes Cub Scouts learn lashings at the Journey Fourth celebration Heart of America Council, BSA Holmes Road Kansas City, MO Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Kansas City, Mo Permit No PROFILES OF SCOUTING is a publication of The Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council John D. Hunkeler - Council President Richard T. Boeshaar - Council Commissioner James J. Terry, Jr. - Scout Executive (816) or