Jayhawk Area Council

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Ian Lamb Receives Promotion

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It is with mixed emotions that I announce Ian Lamb has been promoted to the position of Field Director for the W. D. Boyce Council in Peoria, Illinois.  In his new role, he will serve on the council’s management team and provide direct supervision to the field staff covering 14 counties in central Illinois.  He will begin his new assignment on May 6.

Ian joined the Jayhawk Area Council on August 16, 2018 as the District Executive for the newly created Sunflower District.  He was promoted to the position of District Director on January 1, 2022 with primary district service for the Pony Express District.  He has also covered the Sojadi District during his tenure on the Jayhawk Area Council Staff.  In addition to his district assignment, Ian has been our staff advisor for the council’s annual product sale and for the Dzie Hauk Tonga Lodge of the Order of the Arrow.

Ian is an Eagle Scout from Haysville, KS. He and his wife Amira currently live in Lawrence, KS.  He earned his Bachelor of the Arts degree in Sport Management from Wichita State University. Ian also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Cowley College. He served as an Assistant Webelos Den Leader for Pack 328 in Arkansas City, KS for two years. He is Wood Badge trained through our council course and was inducted as a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow through our Lodge.

Please join me in congratulating Ian and Amira as they embark on their next chapter.

Wayne R. Pancoast
Scout Executive
Scouting America, Jayhawk Area Council

Join the Fun at OA Spring Fellowship

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Our Order of the Arrow Lodge will be hosting this year’s Spring Fellowship on May 2nd to May 4th, 2025, at Falley Scout Reservation (FSR). This event is open to all members of the Order of the Arrow as well as those prospective members that have been elected by their troop or crew as Ordeal Candidates. The Spring Fellowship is primarily focused on service and preparing FSR for summer camp.

Plan to arrive at FSR between 7:00 and 8:00 PM on Friday, May 2nd, and check in at the Welcome Center. Clean up should end around 11:00 AM Sunday morning.

Things to Bring

Some suggested stuff you should bring to the Fellowship:

  • Full Uniform, Clothes Suitable for Work, and Rain Gear
  • Personal Hygiene Items (including sunscreen)
  • Tarp, Tent, and Sleeping Bag
  • Hiking Boots and Gloves
  • Water Bottle
  • Scouting America Health Form (Parts A & B)

Ordeal Candidates

Those that were elected as candidates this year need to complete the Ordeal to become official members of the Order of the Arrow.

The cost of $50 includes your OA sash, lodge flap, handbook, coup thong, and dues through the end of this year. This will be a challenging but meaningful weekend. The Ordeal is truly an unforgettable experience. Be prepared to reflect on the values of Scouting and spend time in service to camp.

Brotherhood Candidates

Those that completed their Ordeal are eligible for Brotherhood. We encourage each Scout/Scouter to take this important step in membership in the Order of the Arrow and their commitment to brotherhood in cheerful service. Registration fee includes the new sash with Brotherhood bars.

Questions?

NYLT Course Rescheduled to May 31 – June 5th

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Due to School Districts extending their calendars past the traditional Memorial Day holiday, the Jayhawk Area Council has shifted the dates of our National Youth Leadership Training course. It will now begin on Saturday, May 31st and conclude on Thursday, June 5th.

Should you have any questions regarding this change please contact Josh Evans, SM Troop B @ jaeagle1742@gmail.com, Lucky Hoang, SM Troop G @ jstjnxy@gmail.com, or Dan Wadley, Program Director, dan.wadley@ks.gov

BALOO and IOLS Training

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If you are a leader in Cub Scouts or Scouts BSA these trainings are for you!

NEXT TRAINING IS APRIL 12-13th, 2025 AT FALLEY SCOUT RESERVATION

Register HERE!

What is BALOO? BALOO is the Cub Scout training required for leaders and any parent who participates with the den or pack outdoor event, including overnight campouts. BALOO training is comprised of two components – an online component and a practical hands-on component. The online portion consists of introductory and basic information that is built upon through the outdoor practical training session. 

YOU SHOULD ATTEND BALOO IF:

  • You are a Cubmaster, Asst. Cubmaster or Webelos Leader
  • You are planning to lead Scout camping events
  • You wish to enhance your camping skills

What is IOLS? The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. Specifically, this hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used effective and engaging Scouting programs. The skills sessions presented in Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills closely follow the Scouts BSA 

YOU SHOULD ATTEND IOLS IF:

  • You are a Scoutmaster, Asst. Scoutmaster, or transferring Webelos Leader 
  • You work with Scouts or Ventures in the outdoors
  • You are planning to lead Scout camping events

NYLT Registration is Now Live

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NYLT Course Rescheduled to May 31 – June 5th

Falley Scout Reservation

NYLT is the premier youth leadership training course for Scouts BSA and Venturing youth leaders. It provides the skills that youth leaders need to be successful in their Scouting roles and in life. Through the Scouting method, skills such as communicating, developing a team, applying leadership, and much more are learned and applied!

The National Youth Leadership Training course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what they must KNOW, and what they must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a Troop and Patrol team outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of mnemonics (memory aids), which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster. For more information or to get registered, click on the link below.

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