Most Recent Events and News

Council Pres and Exec to attend CCD Meeting.

March 14th, 2011 by Webmaster

Scouters

Thursday March 17 is the Chief Cornstalk District Meeting.  The Meeting will start at 7:00pm at Camp Chief Logan on Garrets Fork.  After The District Meeting the Council President and The Council Scout Executive will be holding a fireside chat to discuss items concerning the council or district.  They will also be talking to our district about the National Camp in Fayetteville.  Please come and be apart of these meetings and voice concerns or ask questions that  you would like to have answered.  The fireside chat should begin at 8:00pm.

Billy Bryant

District Executive

Chief Cornstalk District

Digg This
Reddit This
Stumble Now!
Buzz This
Vote on DZone
Share on Facebook
Bookmark this on Delicious
Kick It on DotNetKicks.com
Shout it
Share on LinkedIn
Bookmark this on Technorati
Post on Twitter

Winter Camporee Information

January 13th, 2011 by Webmaster

WINTER CAMPOREE
KLONDIKE DERBY
FEBUARY 11-13

Klondike Derby Event Plan
BSA Requirements

Youth must be a registered BoyScout to participate in the Klondike for insurance purposes. If you have prospective members as guests of your unit and they are not currently registered, you must have a completed Boy Scout or registration form at the Klondike. Two Klondike Unit Leaders (adults) are required to be responsible for all youth accompanying a unit. All leaders are required to be trained in youth protection.

GENERAL KLONDIKE INFORMATION:

Each “Dog Team” (so-called because Scouts act as Huskies), as a separate expedition, follows a course IN NUMERICAL ORDER as outlined on a map/score sheet given to the acting Senior Patrol leader at registration. The map guides the team over a field course to each event.

A practical problem involving basic Scouting skills will be encountered at each stop. Depending on how well the team works out this contest problem, it will be awarded a number of “gold” points and have its score sheet marked and be off to the next station. Stations MUST be visited in the correct rotation in order for the patrol to participate. All patrols must visit all stations.

After the final station, the team is on the final stretch. Report to the registration station to have your score sheets checked and recorded. Patches will be awarded to each dog team member, along with a ribbon based on their total score.

Schedule
Friday, 11 Feb

4:00 pm Check-in registration begins

9:00 pm Cracker Barrel/Leader meeting

Saturday, 12 Feb

7:00 Reveille

8:45 Flags / Opening

9:00 Morning Activities

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch

1:30 Afternoon Activities

4:30 – 7:00 Dinner

6:00 Flag Lowering

8:00 Campfire

Sunday, 13 Feb

7:00 Reveille

8:45 Flags

9:30 Chapel/Awards Ceremony

10:00 Break camp

BE PREPARED

CLOTHING: One of the most important requirements is knowing how to keep warm and dry. Each scout must know what to wear. Winter weather is very changeable, requiring preparedness for almost any condition. A nice day can turn into a raging blizzard. Just before the turn of our century, men raced by means of dogs and sleds across the frozen wastes of Alaska in search of gold. They camped out in all kinds of winter weather. They had to be prepared with adequate survival knowledge. Utilizing the knowledge of the native Eskimos, the “gold rushers” survived. Scouting has capitalized on this theme and has developed the Klondike Derby as an activity for Boy Scouts. Traditionally the purpose of which has been a test of how well Scouts are prepared for cold weather and possible adverse conditions. Your best piece of cold weather clothing is your mind! Dress to be dry, don’t do any activity fast enough to sweat, remove layers or add layers to accomplish this. Cold weather camping requires adequate clothing and waterproof boots to protect the camper and yet be versatile enough to prevent sweating during activity and keep the boy warm during idle periods. Layered clothing meets this requirement. A second and third change of inner clothing will be required for your boy’s personal safety and comfort. A wool stocking cap or similar head covering is necessary both during the day and at night in the sleeping bag to retain warmth. Note for Scout Leaders: Please realize that boys do not “feel the cold” as adults do, if they are uncomfortable, they will bundle up. It doesn’t hurt to remind them, however.

SLEDS: Klondike style sleds or sledges must be built or put back in shape. If a patrol does not have a sled, build one (many plans available on the web). Toboggans and store bought sleds will not be allowed to participate. Incidentally, don’t let the idea of sleds scare you. It is not essential to have snow for this event — many of our best derbies have been held without snow.

KLONDIKE RULES, EVENTS AND SCORE KEEPING

1. CLOTHING INSPECTION

Each boy will be inspected BY YOU (Scoutmaster or adult leader present) before he takes off on the trail. The unit leader will be required to file a form indicating that his unit is ready for the trail. If any boy is not adequately dressed, he will not be allowed on the trail. An adult leader will be required to remain with any Scout not allowed on the trail. This ruling will be rigidly enforced. Please save the hard feelings and see that your Troop is prepared.

a) Clothing – proper and warm for existing conditions. Dress in layers of clothing.

b) Footwear – proper for existing conditions, no tennies. Wear wool socks over a pair of cotton or even better wicking ones. Do not wear low cut shoes (no tennis shoes) unless covered by a pair of galoshes.

c) Headgear – to cover head and ears (scarves recommended). Wear a head protector which has ear covering. An added scarf will protect the face from the cold and biting wind.

d) Handgear – to protect a vulnerable part of the body. Hands should be protected with wool mittens covered with a water repellent shell. Gloves may be worn, but are not as warm as mittens.

2. FIRST AID STATION

Located at the Registration Station. This area is manned throughout the derby. Also, there is a warming area for your “EMERGENCY” use NOT to be used for other purposes. The whole idea of the Klondike is to train boys for OUTDOOR WINTER ACTIVITY.

3. WEATHER

Traditionally the purpose of the Klondike Derbies over the years has been a test of how well Scouts are prepared for cold weather and possible adverse conditions. Therefore, unless weather reaches dangerous conditions — the DERBY WILL GO ON! (This will be determined at the site  4.REGISTRATION

Cost of the event is $5.00 per scout and adult

5. COMPLETED REGISTRATION

Bring a copy of the completed Klondike Registration Form with you to the Derby. Boy Scout Troops register FRIDAY after 4 p.m. then proceed to their campsites to set up their REGULAR TENT camps. Troops start Klondike competition at 9 a.m.

6. PATROLS

This year’s Klondike will be a traditional Boy Scout patrol-based event. Let the patrol succeed or fail on the strength of its members. Boy Scout leaders DO NOT accompany their boys. Patrol members must work together to navigate the course and complete the events. The ideal patrol size is six (6) to eight (8) scouts. Patrols with more than six scouts will have to “sit out” members at each event on a rotational basis. The Patrol Leader will have to track the order of who does not participate at each event. The decision of who sits out must be made before the event task is given to the patrol.

7. PATROL EQUIPMENT (must be on your sled throughout the day)

1. Klondike sleds

3. Patrol Flag

4. Staves (staffs) – 4 per group

5. 6 ft. length of knot tying rope per scout

6. Poles and lashing twine to build a tripod (3 – 5 ft lengths, 3 – 3 ft lengths, and approx. 70 ft of twine)

7. One 20 ft. rope per sled

8. Matches

9. First Aid Kit, triangular bandages and Splints

10. One Blanket

11. Scout Handbook

12. Clip Board, Pencil and Paper

13. At least 2 gallons of drinking water contained in a 2 or 2.5 gal. jug.

14. Tarp

15. Every participant will need his cook kit (cup, bowl and spoon) for meals.

16. One 2 qt. pot to make 6 – 9 cups of hot chocolate in over an open fire.

17. One 2qt pot to make can soup for the patrol members

18.  Packs of Hot Choclate for each member.

19.  Enough Cans of Soup for all patrol members to have a bowl of soup.

8. EVENT SPECIFICATIONS

This year each skill event will be SCORED ON A POINT BASIS! “Gold” will be awarded for participation in these activities. Here’s How To Earn “GOLD” at the Klondike:

The Events

Station Description Materials needed
1 Shelter Building- Your patrol becomes lost with night falling quickly. Using the patrol method, construct a shelter to spend the night in. Bring a tarp, rope and scout staffs. Snow and shovels will be provided weather permitting.
2 Fire Building- Your patrol has been on the trail for many hours, some of the scouts are looking a little cold. Build a fire; boil some water to warm them up. and cook some soup Bring matches, pot, water, cups, spoon and hot cocoa mix. Cans of soup, Tinder, kindling and fuel
3 Knots- each member of the patrol will be asked to tie one rank appropriate knot and tell what it is used for Bring knot tying rope
4 Lashings- your patrol will work together to lash a tripod with leg braces to support a 2.5 gall water jug Bring lashing ropes or twine and 6 poles
5 First Aid- Your patrol comes around the bend of the trail and find an injured scout. Properly administer first aid for this scout. Bring you fist aid kit. Injured scout will be provided.
6 Up we go- Your patrol comes to a steep grade. It is to steep to pull your sled up with man power. Rig up a rope and pulley system to get the sled and patrol to the top. Rope and pulley’s .
7 Sled race in the afternoon

Extra Credit – Showmanship prepare a song or skit at the bonfire Saturday night

Extra Credit – Bring winter camping gear and campout at the camporees.

Sign up Sheet can be found at the following link.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18589441/winter%20camporee.pdf

Yours in Scouting,

Phillip Williamson II


Digg This
Reddit This
Stumble Now!
Buzz This
Vote on DZone
Share on Facebook
Bookmark this on Delicious
Kick It on DotNetKicks.com
Shout it
Share on LinkedIn
Bookmark this on Technorati
Post on Twitter

Make It Shine Applications Available from WV DEP and DOH

January 8th, 2011 by Webmaster

Knowing that some units are always looking for a good project to do, this came across my email and I thought it would be a good opportunity for some of our units, or, if you are a potential Eagle Scout, this might aid you in your quest for a project. Hope many of you take advantage of this opportunity.

Applications are now available for the 2011 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup.  This annual event is jointly sponsored by the Department of Environmental Protection and the Division of Highways.

During the first two weeks of April, the Make It Shine program will provide resources such as cleanup materials, waste hauling and landfill fees to community groups volunteering to conduct litter cleanups on state streams or public lands.

More than 3,000 West Virginia citizens participated in last year’s statewide cleanup. These volunteers removed close to 190 tons of litter and over 3,000 discarded tires from our state’s landscape.

The application deadline for those wishing to participate this year is Feb. 18, 2011. Applications are available through contacting Travis Cooper of the Make It Shine Program at 1-800-322-5530, or by email at: Travis.L.Cooper@wv.gov. Applications may also be downloaded via the net at: www.dep.wv.gov. Click on REAP under the Land section on the homepage.

Yours in Scouting,
Phillip Williamson

Digg This
Reddit This
Stumble Now!
Buzz This
Vote on DZone
Share on Facebook
Bookmark this on Delicious
Kick It on DotNetKicks.com
Shout it
Share on LinkedIn
Bookmark this on Technorati
Post on Twitter

The New Design

January 16th, 2010 by Webmaster

Greetings Scouts and those interested in Scouting. My name is Phillip Williamson II, and I am the webmaster. As you may have noticed we have had a design change. Hopefully for the better, and all criticisms of the new design shall be listened to, although be warned, I may not actually do what you say or ask.

The Reason for the new design was Two-fold. One: updating the old site was a pain. Really. I had to open up one program, make the changes, then open up another program to publish the changes, then I had to troubleshoot any and all glitches that I made while updating. The process was long and hard, and college would not allow me the time needed to properly do it. The new design-powered by WordPress- is simple for me to update, from anywhere in the world, and it accomplishes another goal I had.

Two: I wanted to be able to allow others within the district to update the site themselves. I have sent Usernames and Passwords to the District Executive, Commissioner, and Order of the Arrow adviser-to give to a scout in the OA-. Hopefully between us we can always keep this site updated with the newest information for you.

But where is everything?

The next question some may ask would be about the free webspace that I used to offer. I still do. I just haven’t finished designing everything yet. A good deal of coding is still going on every day that you don’t see until it is finished. So if something is missing, give me till the middle of February to get it up. I should have the site completed by that time.

On the top you will find links to Static Pages. These are pages that will not list posts like the homepage will. They won’t change often, and when they do it will be with district events or major changes.

On the right you will find a few different ways to list what you might be looking for. Categories will consist of links like Website, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Merit Badges, etc, to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for
Another way of finding this is that the posts will be listed by Month. As you can see, January is the only month listed so far. Also you will be able to click on an author and read all of his post’s, just in case you know who posted something.

The Blogroll is a list of external links. Buckskin Council, BSA National, and more will eventually join them. If you want to share a post on facebook, twitter, myspace or whatever other site you use, you can! I am in the process of making a plugin that will allow you to post our blogs to your social networking sites work correctly. As you can see at the bottom of this post, it doesn’t look… right. But it soon shall.

So I hope you all like the new design. It is long overdue, and hopefully we will see alot of activity soon.

Yours in Scouting,
The Webmaster

Digg This
Reddit This
Stumble Now!
Buzz This
Vote on DZone
Share on Facebook
Bookmark this on Delicious
Kick It on DotNetKicks.com
Shout it
Share on LinkedIn
Bookmark this on Technorati
Post on Twitter

Welcome

January 13th, 2010 by Webmaster

The website will be changing alot in the coming days/weeks. Keep an eye on it!

Digg This
Reddit This
Stumble Now!
Buzz This
Vote on DZone
Share on Facebook
Bookmark this on Delicious
Kick It on DotNetKicks.com
Shout it
Share on LinkedIn
Bookmark this on Technorati
Post on Twitter
Right Sidebar: Key BlockQuotes, links, adds other items.

main navigation