91° / D.a3/O1. COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND ONE (1) COPY OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT MADE BY: Comm. Baldwin/Paul Parks OFFICE: County Commissioner/ KCHC Member MEETING DATE: October 25, 2010 TIME PREFERRED: SUBJECT: Presentation of special awards to numerous Boy Scouts who worked on one of the Kerr County Historical Marker projects. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Comm. Baldwin, Pct. 1 and Paul L. Parks, KCHC ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER - NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 PM previous Tuesday THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS RQUEST RECEIVED ON: @ .M. All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. Make sure any and all back up material is attached to this form. KERR COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION To: Tivy High School October 15, 2010 B. T. Wilson Elementary School Parents of referenced students Scoutmaster Preston Weatherred From: Paul L. Parks KCHC Historical marker Chairman SUBJECT: Boy Scout Eagle Project Award Community Service Commissioner's Court October 25, 2010 Please excuse the following students on October 25, 2010 such that they can appear in Kerr County Commissioner's Court at 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon, to receive a special award to be presented to them by the Court: Matthew Bauer — Home School Caleb Bauer — Home School Jacob Bauer — Home School Seth Bauer — Home School Even Lewis — Tivy High School Conner Richter — Tivy High School Jared Thurmen — Tivy High School Nykle Terry — Tivy High School Matthew Boyet — B.T. Wilson Elementary School Please request the parents to arrange for excuse of above students and transportation back and forth from school to the County Courthouse. Also, please advise the students to wear or be able to change into Boy Scout uniforms prior to coming to Court. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, Paul L. 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This i s p art of Boy Scout Troop 60's project to dean and restore the historical marker infront of the museum. t 6* Loral s-Entl,m aa- 3, oD IiiM Country Etittreaeanettehlah ,23703ab,jear tainash nTith l .ce a x xa'` r {xrrv s rs t ` 4 x l '4. g'r,}� i T : t i d 5 'a � A, ^ 5 ',o-,-,/- x Y � � f ) •� �� � t >. � .�^ y S .. 0. t> ! > 6'.. f e - ,r � r '� b . ANN : .,5� t X .:1F 1 � g Tom Holden/Times Photo Editor, photo @dailytimexcom Standing, from left, are Texas Hills Eagles Kevin McKeon,Tyler Fine,Taylor Finley, Jared Dam m, Caleb Thomas, Grant Model and Craig McCain. Seated are Hill Country District Eagles Cade Ottmers, David Remschel, Brandon Shoots and Cullen Sauer. Local Eagle Scouts recognized The Hill Country Chapter of the Scouts, assisted by John Cuipep- MOWW certificates recognizing Military Order of the World Wars pet Scout Master of Troop 135 in their accomplishments. An addi- honored Eagle Scouts at its monthly Fredericksburg. tional 16 certificates were sent to dinner meeting May 14 at the Y.O. The Eagles represented the Texas Eagles who could not attend. The Ranch Hotel in Kerrville. Hills Distract (Alamo Area Council) Eagles present represented Troops Chris McCain of Kerrville, assistant and Hill Country District (Capital 60, 111 and 135. Scout Master of Troop 111 and the Area Council). The Military Order of the World outgoing District Eagle board chair- The Eagles, scouters and mem- Wars is a patriotic organization man, led the presentation to I1 Eagle bers were addressed by CDR David composed of commissioned offi- Bailey, Headmaster of Greystone cers that are or have served in any Academy, regarding the value of of the uniformed service branches. the Eagle rank and' the responsibi)i- As part of their charge, the MOWW des that come with being an Eagle. encourages and recognizes the ef- All Eagles were given special iron s c both Boy and Girl Sc out s . BOY SCOUT INSIGNIA . m e UU so tt iN° �� n te.,, /1 l�= � \ . . a. � n' -�.�/, t 1 A1Nebcs Bird Study Camping Cdsrepd first Class j ' a Tenderfoot Second - Class * Cooking Drama Frst t 3 r._ i t mot- 3 Star Life Scold - Eagle Scout Pt"; F Y s iN `'i' 4" 'VD I R vur s. i �' „� P.. n d r m E s r r rsi e - t *- Scarce -. xisFSavmg Mu "� C°lare tx'�i? Troop Numeral Star , . u mei. o r a EMI • r h Patrol Asides Patrol o r Pi l i m n �. �„ 1 „ MedalBut Leader Leader , Leader l i R ` �r ebB} - k P g - k a➢ S.w t / i Tvbereha mrofst. .. - P eter' s Epeseopal Chu rch. The new Parkh room - was 6udtthat year at the church and he soon put - .. lt to good use. In 1910 Mr. F]ik orgatdeed a Boy ,. - Scout Troop 6t Kemrill¢, the )brat in the United .. - Statoe The Natronal Coultcd of Soy Sooute of , - - Amerkawas nMstarted ki thkcountry unii11912 . . but the Scout movement began >n England in 1908. Mr. Bbs, wnh Erglidf eontads, obtaht� a Scout HandbookandatartedhtsP wo tth .. . . te l d were: Cane Brft, Howmd Butt, k . - Me418 Doyle, Doyle Grinstead, Milton Pampeg, .. - . Jahn Pearson Akdse Rwtudwl and Fri Everts By Crtime . Auk iVmmmer, Kit Wei and I r Pattpell 11 is s unable that the first troop in the United States was formed in Kerr County, BOY SCOUTS is an organization for boys that helps What Scouts Do them become better citizens. Boy Scouts in all parts of Cub Scouting began in 1930. It is for boys from 8 to the world learn to do their duty to God, to their i0 years old. They join with other Cub Scouts to form a country, and to other people. They learn to become an of two to eight boys. Each den chooses one of its good citizens by taking part in a broad program of members to be a Benner, or leader. Parents of Cub work and play. They strive always to live up to their - serve as den mothers and den dads. They help motto, "Be Prepared." Learning by doing is the Scout's he boys with games, hobbies, and other activities - An way to preparedness. Each Scout practices the idea ex- alder boy who is a Boy Scout or an Explorer serves as den pressed in his slogan, "Do a good turn daily." The out - :hid, and helps the den mother and dad. Several dens doors is a friendly field for Scouts, who learn wood- sin together to form a pack, led by an adult cubmaster. craft, camping, signaling, swimming, outdoor cooking, Packs usually meet once a month in some public build - map making, and first aid. .ng, such as a school or church. The Boy Scout movement was founded in Great Brit- A Cub Scout learns various skills and develops hob- _ sin in 1907 by Sir Robert Baden-Powell. It was brought ">ies. He also learns how to keep himself healthy and to America in 1910 as the result of a good turn done by sn ong. Cub Scouts practice gymnastics and such stunts a British Boy Scout for William D. Boyce, an American ss leaping, turning somersaults, and chinning them - businessman. Boyce and others founded the Boy Scouts :elves. They study ways to practice safety in their of America. Today, 69 countries have Scout programs. :comes, on the streets, in water, when using fire, and in More than 5,000,000 boys and adult leaders belong to nany other activities of daily life. They learn handi- the Boy Scouts of America, and about 256,000 to the :rafts of all kinds. Cub Scouts make scrapbooks and Boy Scouts of Canada. The Boy Scouts of America has _ollect stamps, leaves, coins, and other things. units in nearly every city, town, and rural neighborhood Bobcat is the first rank in the Cub Scouts. A boy must in the United States. The President of the United States :,am the Cub Scout sign, salute, motto, and promise, is honorary president of the Boy Scouts. and team the Law of the Pack. He may then become a Any boy from 8 to 18 years old may become a mem- Bobcat and wear - the blue uniform of the 'Cub Scouts. ben of the Boy Scouts of America in a program designed Th Cub Scout motto is "Do your best." The promise 'or his age level. The organization's three programs are is as follows: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Exploring. "I, (name), promise to do my best to do my duty to Cod and my country, to be square and obey the Law of the Pack." The Law of the Pack states: BADEN - POWELL, LORD (1857- 1941), ROBERT STE- "The Cub Scout follows Akela. PHENSON SMYTH BAr,mc- Powsu., founded the Boy Scout "The Cub Scout helps the pack go. , movement His experiences as a soldier in the British "The pack helps the Cub Scout grow. Army convinced biro that "The Cub Scout gives good will." , t British boys needed more Wolf, Bear, Lion, and Webelar. A Bobcat becomes a ..� - '; physical training and ex- Wolf when he learns 12 Wolf skills. These skills include perience m outdoor life saluting the flag, using tools correctly, cooking, swim- than they had been re- ming. and making collections of stamps, coins, or other ceiving. This prompted articles.. By continuing his interest in the Cub Scouts him to organize the Boy and developing new skills, he becomes a Bear when he Scouts ill England in1907. is 9 years old, and a Lion when he is 10. He usually -'• With his sister, Agnes earns his Webelos rank, the highest rank in the Cub Baden- Powell, he organ- Scouts, when he reaches the age of 104. The name - - 1 ized the Girl Guides in Webelar comes from the words wolf. bear, and lion (the j - England two years later. Cub Scout ranks) and the word Scout. The legendary Aascouting spread to other chief of Webelos is Akela. Cubs also give that name to r Z p e nations, Baden -Powell be- any good leader, such as the cubmaster or den mother. 'b . � t _ ' carte the most important — - _ a? Scout leader in the world. { i t4 He wrote several books on c ity scouting arid on military liri rampaigna. win Baden -Powell was born 4 ; in London, and attended the Charterhouse school. y,,iri He joined die British Army in 1876, and served in x., India, Afghanistan, and t tr „jr; South Africa. During the . Boer War in South Africa _' - ..,.r (1899-1902),hisfamousde- eaw stow* onasfica fense of Mafeking, in spite Lord loden- Pewell of famine and sickness in his ranks, earned him pro- motion to the rank of major general. jams r_ Gnurcar See also BOY Scours._ _ _ Boy Scouting. Any boy of 11 may become a Boy Awards Eagle Scouts may win Palm Awards by earn - Scout, even if he has not been a Cub Scout. But first more merit badges than the 21 required to become ing he must learn certain skills, the Scout Oath. and the an Eagle Scout They receive a bronze palm for 5 addi- Scout Law. The oath is as follows: tional merit badges, a gold paten for 10, and a silver "On my honor, I will do my best: palm for 15. Scouts of all ranks may receive awards for "To do my duty to God and my country, and to obey service to their churches and for distinguished service the Scout Law. with local conservation authorities. They can also win "To help other people at all times. awards for special ability in camping, and for passing "To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, the requirements to become a Scout Life Guard. A and morally straight" Scout who saves the life of another person at the risk The Scout Law has 12 points. It states that a Scout of his own life may be awarded a certificate of heroism: is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, or an Honor Medal. These awards, which are made obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. b the National Court of Honor, are the most cherished To advance m rank, a boy musF"IR loyal to acorn- awards in Scouting. ideals and must pass various tests of skill and bowl- Exploring is for youths of high - school age. Explorers edge. These tests, and loyalty to Scout ideals, help a share experiences in certain interest areas, including boy learn self - reliance, resourcefulness, and courage. citizenship, social events, vocational exploration, our - Boy Scouts form paddy of two to eight boys. Each door activities, and community service. patrol elects one member to serve as a leader and one Any boy may join the Explorers if he is at least 14 as an assistant leader. Groups of patrols form a loop, years old and in the ninth grade, or is over 14. He need led by an adult scoutmaster and one or more adult not have been a Scout. Five or more Explorers in a assistants. Four patrols usually make up a troop. community may form an Explorer post. An adult volun- Tenderfoot Scouts must meet requirements in Scout teer leader supervises the post and serves as adviser teamwork, Scoutcraft, and Scout spirit. A Tenderfoot Each post elects its own officers. studies the history of the United States flag, the forms The Exploring manual describes enough activities of respect that must be paid to it, and the pledge of for several years of interesting and worthwhile pro- allegiance. He learns how to tie knots and what to do in grams An Explorer post may adopt a specialty project emergencies. He also learns to describe the Scout uni- if it wishes. It then makes its specialty the center around forest and to explain its importance. Finally, in the which to plan activities, and relates activities in other presence of his troop and Scoutmaster, he commits him- self to the Scout Oath and Law. A Tenderfoot may .Interest areas to its specialty. Many posts change spe- _ialties from time to time. become a Second Class Scout when he has shown that he is willing to participate Every new Explorer takes part in an admission cet'� t Scout activities, and when o many. He must understand the aims of Exploring, and he can pass a number of tests, mostly concerned with his ability to take care of himself outdoors• accept the Explorer Code, the Scout Promise, and the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag. He be- - Second Class Scouts may begin to earn merit badges. _owes a member by signing the post membership roll. A merit badge shows that a Scout has developed skill Rural Scouting gives farm boys a chance to have fun, in one of more than 100 subjects, such as agriculture, _o work with other boys, and to develop good citizen - athletics, aviation, chemistry, photography, public :hip. They may earn merit badges for achievements in health, and railroading. Second Class Scouts also _awn work. Many farm boys join rural Scout troops. If increase their knowledge of camping, hiking, and out- _here are too few for a troop, they may organize a door living. They leaf more about first aid, health neighborhood patrol of two or more boys. The patrols protection, wildlife, cooking, swimming, and map _neet in a member's home or at some other convenient reading. When they have mastered these skills, they ?lace. A boy who has no group near him may become a become First Class Scouts. f one Cub or Boy Scout by writing the National Council. Fiat Class Scouts continue to practice the skills they Service Activities. The Boy Scout tries to do a good have learned, and work to develop new ones. They urn daily. He may help an older person cross the street, earn a merit badge for each new achievement. - an errand, or perform some other act of service or Star Scout, b og mus t, and been Scouts. To Class Scout a nn _ourtesy. Scouts also work together to help their com- _ SStar Scout, a boy must have eeu a First Css Scout _nuniaes. They collect food and distribute it to needy for at least three months, and have earned five new families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. They help in merit badges. He must be able to meet certain re- = mergencies such as fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and quirements of character, service, and leadership. When - loads. During World War I Boy Scouts sold Liberty he has been a Star Scout for three months and has 3onds and planted war gardens. During World War II, earned five more specified merit badges, he may be- hey collected scrap paper and steel, tin cans, and other come a Life Scout. After a boy has been a Life Scout - , materials, They also worked with the Red Cross and for six months, he may become an Eagle Scout. Bus . adous community organizations. The Boy Scouts have first he must pass strict character, service, and leadership n official part in the civil- defense program. requirements. He must also have earned a total of 21 - - merit badges, 16 of which are required. Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting, is an honor toward which most Scouts suave. Organization of the Boy Scouts of America Jamborees There are more than 48,000 Cub Scout packs, over Jamborees are among the most important events in 31,000 Boy Scout troops, and about 19,000 Explorer Scouting. During a national jamboree, Boy Scouts from units in the United States. Churches, schools, and other all areas of the United States spend a- week camping community groups throughout the country sponsor these together. The Scouts held their first national jamboree units. Each unit has a committee of at least three men in July, 1937, at the invitation of President Franklin D. who represent the organization that sponsors it. The Roosevelt More than 27,000 Scouts and their leaders committee provides a meeting place, gives leadership, camped at the foot of the Washington Monument and takes responsibility for unit activities. Scouts hold a national jamboree ebery three or four years. More than 500 local Scout Councils conduct the Boy During world jamborees, held every four years, boys Scout program in the United States and Puerto Rico. have a chance to meet brother Scouts from all of These councils keep records on Scout membership and the world. They show each other their favorite skills. advancement They organize summer camps, trips, and Jamboree events also include Scouting demonstrations Scoutmaster training courses, and serve as headquarters and pageants that show the clothing, customs, and his - for the Scout units in their areas. Each community ory of the nations represented. Flags of all the eoun- group that sponsors a Scout unit sends delegates to the tries fly over the camp site, and hands play songs from meeting of the Local Scout Council in its area. Most the different lands. The Boy Scouts held their first local councils meet once a year. At least one Scout world jamboree. in Great Britain in 1920, when 301 executive and several assistants serve each council on a Scouts from 32 countries camped together. full-time professional basis. During the months before a jamboree, Scout traits The National Council is headquarters for the entire join in a bustle of activity called " jamhoneering." They Boy Scout movement in the United States. It has make new equipment and put old supplies into perfect offices at New Brunswick, N.J. Each local Scout Coon- shape. They prepare their tents, packs, and equipment • cil sends delegates to the annual meeting of the Na- for two weeks of rigorous outdoor living. Las R. toc*s tional Council. These delegates are responsible for the Scouting program on a nationwide basis. Between meetings of the National Council, a group of men who form its executive board guide the program and assist the local units. The Boy Scouts are financed by a regis- tration fee of 50 cents for each boy and $1 for each adult member. Other sources of income include the sale of Scout uniforms and equipment, contributions from local councils, an endowment fund, and advertise- ments in Scout publications. The Boy Scouts of America publishes handbooks, magazines, bulletins, and pamphlets related to all phases of Scout activities. The Bay Smut Handbook, first published in 1910, ranks next to the Bible as the largest - selling book in the United States. It includes materials not only fix Boy Scouts, but also for many other per- sons who have an interest in outdoor life. The organiza- tion also publishes Bois' Life, its official magazine. Boy Scouts in Other Lands More than 8,370,000 boys and leaders belong to Boy Scout units in 69 countries throughout the world. In every country-, the purpose of the Boy Scouts is the same. The organization builds character, trains for better citizenship, and improves physical fitness. In 1948, a United Nations Scout Association was founded at Lake Success, N.Y. The United Nations troop in New York City has about 50 Scouts, all sons of United Nations personnel. An International Bureau in Ottawa, Ont., promotes • the international welfare of Scouring. The supreme au- thority of world Scouting rests with an international conference that meets once every two years. All coun- tries have equal status and voting power at the con- ference. The conference nits to ensure the unity of Scout aims in all parrs of the world. It also decides on the adtni of counties, provides for an exchange of ideas, and arranges future gatherings. The conference elects an internadonal committee that funcrions as the permanent central committee of the world movement Twelve men serve six-.ear terms on the committee.