Coronado Council eNews - May  2008

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Brett Matherley Promoted to Scout Executive

 Brett Matherly became Scout Executive of the Arbuckle Area Council in south central Oklahomha on April 15, 2008.  The Arbuckle Council has three districts and serves nine counties. Brett was the Assistant Scout Executive for the Coronado Area Council for a little over three years during which time he gave direction and leadership to five field staff and served as adviser to the Commissioner Staff and popcorn sale.  We wish Brett, Jacki and their family much continued success in their new home.

Matthew Stuchlik Hired as Wheatland District & Buffalo Bill District Executive

Stacy Huff, Scout Executive, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matthew Stuchlik, effective June 1, 2008  Matthew will be graduating from Kansas State University in May with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications.  He is an Eagle Scout originally from Towanda, Kansas and worked as a backcountry ranger at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico.  Matthew enjoys a variety of outdoor recreational sports as well as traveling and spending time with family and friends.  During college he was active in the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, worked at the school newspaper and radio station, and volunteered for Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Manhattan for four years.  Please welcome Matthew Stuchlik to the Coronado Area Council.

School Night to Join Scouting is Thursday, August 28th

Three Rivers District Golf Tournament is Saturday, May 10

Scout leaders and others interested in supporting Scouting and having a fun time are encouraged to attend the 16th Annual 4-Person Scramble for Scouting Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by Crestwood Cabinets at the Salina Municipal Golf Course.  tee up a few golf balls and support Scouting on May 10th.  Read More>>>

Venture Outing Sponsored by the Coronado Area Council

Venturers and Crew leaders from across the council are invited to attend the first council-wide Venturing
activity which will be held July 11 -13, 2008 at Camp Hansen near Kirwin, KS.  This three-day, two-night
event will feature:  camping, mountain biking, climbing, rappelling, mountain boards, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, crafts, shooting sports, archery and much more.  This is a great way to have an activity, meet crew members and leaders from other crews and take some training.  Read More>>>

Congratulations new Eagle Scouts

Congratulations to the newest Eagle Scouts and to their parents and unit leaders. 
Read more about their Eagle Scout Service Projects.
Andrew Blake Koerperich from Troop 20 in Salina;
Gavin Keith Hanson from Troop 214 in Salina;  
Rusty Allen Johnson from Troop 86 in Washington;    
Ethan Robert Schuette from Troop 86 in Washington;  
David Earl Smith from Troop 79 in Riley;   
Andrew James Knak from Troop 2 in Salina;   
Levi Wayne Kiser from Troop 124 from Logan; 
Alexander James Henry from Troop 105 in Osborne;    
Andrew F. Heimann from Troop 101/Crew 101 in Hays;    
Cord Arthur Gross from Troop 64 in Junction City

Units Are Encouraged to Recharter On Line

BROWNSEA - National Youth Leader Training - CANCELED for 2008

The Coronado Area Council will offer Brownsea (National Youth Leader Training)  that was scheduled for June 22 - 27 has been canceled due to low registrations.   

 High Adventure for Boy Scouts

The Coronado Area Council 2009 Philmont Scout Ranch trek will arrive at Philmont on July 20 and depart from Philmont on August 1. This 14 day trek is available to all Boy Scouts who will be at least 14 years of age by January 1, 2009 and are First Class rank.  A total of 36 can attend.  Information is on line www.coronadoscout.org/camps       Click onto High Adventure.

2010 National Scout Jamboree is July 26 - August 4
Dream it, See it, LIve it !      
Jamboree Contingent is 55% filled.

Forty Scouts from 16 troops have registered to attend the 2010 National Scout Jamboree and celebrate BSA's 100th birthday celebration.  There is room for 32 more Scouts before a waiting list begins.  This will be a trip of a lifetime.  Information is now available on our web site.   You can download a Scout flyer, a leader flyer, or an application to serve as one of the eight contingent leaders and information on how to serve on the Jamboree staff.   Request a jamboree promotion at a troop meeting with parents.  DVD's from the last Jamboree are also available for promotions.   Register soon, positions are filling up fast.  Read More at  www.coronadoscout.org/jamboree  

Scout Shop News

SWITCHBACKS – BUY ONE – GET ONE FREE!!!

What a great deal this is!  This special promotion is from April 15^th through May 15^th while supply lasts or promotion ends.  Switchbacks can be ordered for youth, men or women.  There are a few restrictions on this offer.  You must purchase one pair of Switchbacks for $44.95 to receive one pair free (this can be in any size for youth, mens or womens).  So your retail price for two pair of switchback pants is only $44.95!  No returns or exchanges will be accepted with this offer.    Call Bev at the Scout Shop 785-827-4461 to place your order or email her at bzizumbo@bsamail.org. – get your order in early!!

Mens sizes:  30”, 32”, 34” inseams only                  Youth sizes:
Small (size 28-30 waist)                                             Small (8)
Medium (32-34 waist)                                                 Medium (10-12)
Large (36-38 waist)                                                      Large (10-12)
X-Large (40-42 waist)                                                  X-Large (18-20)
2XL Large (44-46 waist)                                       
3XL Large (48-50 waist)                                       

Womens sizes:  29” and 33” inseams only
Small (4-6)
Medium (8-10)
Large (12-14-)
X-Large (16-18)
2X-Large (20-22)
3X-Large (24-26)