Kaw District

 The Kaw District serves the counties of Wyandotte and Leavenworth in Kansas and includes the following communities: Basehor, Bonner Springs, Easton, Edwardsville, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas City, Lansing, Leavenworth, Linwood, and Tonganoxie, Kansas.  The district organized to support the volunteer unit Scouters as they provide the programs of the Boy Scouts of America, to the youth of this area.

 

 

 

Roundtable Roundup - Feb. 2010

Congratulations are in order


C. Jacob Wagner, Troop 304, completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review

The following Scouters received the Kaw District Award of Merit:
  • Ed Reitemeier
  • Nancy Daringer  
  • Anthony Lewis
  • Gwynn Pierce  
  • Todd Williams 

Announcements


Rob Sloop is the new Kaw District Advancement Chairman.

Reminder: All direct contact leaders
  • Pack - Cubmaster, Asst. Cubmaster, Den Leaders, Asst. Den Leaders
  • Troop - Scoutmaster, Asst. Scoutmasters
  • Crew - Advisors
  • Team - Coaches
MUST be trained before rechartering for the 2011 year.

Training is being offered at every Roundtable.  Check the district training page for details.
March Roundtable training will include COR, Troop Committee and Youth Protection.

To ensure that the council has an accurate record of your training, fill out a Scouting Resume and forward to David Bornn.  We want to make sure everyone gets credit for the training they've had - no matter how long ago it was.

Kaw District Pinewood Derby is scheduled for Saturday, April 17.  More details will be forthcoming

OA Section Conclave is schedule for April 23-25.  More details will be forthcoming.

Day Camp walking leader training and staff signup will be conducted at the April 1 Roundtable.  If you would like the Day Camp Program Director to speak to your pack about the Centennial Day Camp program, please contact Laura Trotta.

The BSA Centennial program is gaining momentum.  Upcoming events to note:
  • Feb 8 - Kauffman Foundation will be announcing the Ewing M. Kauffman Eagle Scout Recognition program for adult Eagle Scouts in the Kansas City area, as well as the logistics for the 100th Anniversary “Grand Gathering of Eagles”.
  • Mar 20 - BSA Centennial Cub Scout Service Project.  POC: Brent Gersema
    NOTE: Registration is required.  Please contact the POC ASAP so they can finalize planning
  • Apr 17 - BSA Centennial Boy Scout Service Project.
    Wyandotte CO POC: Stuart McDaniel
    Leavenworth CO POC: Ben Schatzel
    NOTE: Registration is required.  Please contact the appropriate POC ASAP so they can finalize planning
  • Sep 11 - 18 - Scouting for Food Community Service effort.  More details will be forthcoming
  • Sep 25 - Centennial Scouting Extravaganza.  More details will be forthcoming
Click here for more details on the HOAC Centennial Scouting Program.

CoCo Key has Scout Day the 2nd Thursday of every month.  Enjoy a great time at the resort for only $5 per scout.  They also offer badge programs for Cub Scouts. Download the flier for details.

BSA has partnered with Midland Radio to offer weather radios at 45% of retail price!  Click here for ordering instructions.

Upcoming District Events

Upcoming District Events

 

  1. KW District Cub Scout Den Leader Training -  Apr. 1, 2010
  2. KW District Roundtable -  Apr. 1, 2010
  3. KW District Youth Protection Training -  Apr. 1, 2010
  4. KW District Merit Badge Counselor Training -  Apr. 1, 2010
  5. KW District Committee Meeting -  Apr. 8, 2010
  6. KW District Commissioner's Meeting -  Apr. 8, 2010
  7. KW District Summertime Pack Program; National Den Award; BSA Award Training -  May. 6, 2010
  8. KW District Roundtable -  May. 6, 2010