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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
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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
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National
Scorecard
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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.