Court of Honor October 25, 2012
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Boy Scouts of America Troop 318 | Orland Park, Illinois
Calumet Council | Nishnabec District
Welcome
Joe Boyce and Michael Perino, Masters of Ceremony
Presentation of the Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath and Law
Ben Turcich, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Prayer
Michael Kohler and Matt Schumacher, Chaplain Aides
Wood Badge Bead Ceremony
Rich Lisak
Troop Business and Announcements
Joe Norwell, Senior Patrol Leader
Special Awards and Recognition
Jim Harmening, Committee Chairman
Bill Karabel, Incoming Committee Chairman
Awards
Rank Advancement Awards
Merit Badges
Scout Awards
Adult Leader Awards
Eagle Court of Honor
Kyle Radgowski
Senior Patrol Leader Minute
Joe Norwell, Senior Patrol Leader
Scoutmaster's Reflection
Tim Murray, Scoutmaster
Vespers, Scoutmaster Benediction and Retire Colors
Eagle Palms James Jaeger—2nd Bronze
Eagle Kyle Radgowski
Life Niko Dixon, Will Karabel
Star Anthony Krotiak, Ryan Sadowski
First Class Ben Cachares, Matt Schumacher
Second Class Josh Carpenter, Mark Cygan, Eamon Hennessy, Joe Hull, Joey Jenkot, Bryan Morales, Josh Moyar, Michael Perino, Kyle Sadowski, Jacob Simonek
Tenderfoot Grant Bailye, Ethan Calixto, Josh Carpenter, Liam Coughlin, Aaron Hanania, Eamon Hennessy, Joe Hull, Eric Kenes, Ben Loth, Zack Majewski, Noah Mitchel, Josh Moyar, Shaye Murray, Michael Perino, Nicolai Rutkowski, Kyle Sadowski, Scott Sharkey, Jacob Simonek, Paul Sotiros, Evan Valiga, Ben Walter
Scout Jared Barnett, Josh Carpenter, Michael Miroballi, Michael Ring, Kyle Sadowski, Zack Scarpelli, Jacob Simonek, Paul Sotiros, Ben Walter
Rank Advancements “The Road to Eagle”
Troop 318 — Today
Scoutmaster — Tim Murray
Committee Chairmen — Jim Harmening and Bill Karabel
Charter Organization Representative — Kaylen Schultz, Marquette Bank
Advancement Chairs — Dan D’Attomo and Jim Kohler
Scoutparents Unit Coordinator — Marty Smith
Senior Patrol Leader — Joe Norwell
Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders — Kyle Radgowski, Alex Sandoval, Ben Turcich
Patrols
Troop Guides — William Baker, Peter Barczak, Scott Cleary, Jeremy Gunther, Jack Harmening, Matthew Hetzler, James Jaeger, Kevin Kenes, Erik Kowalczyk, Alex Kowalski, Matt Lusa, Dan Lysy, Dan Magee, Jimmy McGuire, Brian McMahon, Will Morales, Kyle Petrauskas, Jim Robley, Alex Sandoval, John Scavo, Jr., Patrick Smith, Brady Walter
Badger — Mitchell Cunningham, Joey D’Attomo, Niko Dixon, Dan Feltman, Zachary Flowers, Eric Kenes, Michael Kohler, Ben Loth, MattNugent, Derrick Marino, Michael Perino, Brett Reynolds, Matt Schumacher, Josh Slee, Jacob Simonek, Tom Witte
Bat — Grant Bailye, Thomas Bird, Joe Boyce, Anthony DeFries, Ryan Dunphy, Brett Gowgiel, Aaron Hanania, Trent Holly, Joey Jenkot, Shane Noone, Mike Schuch, Zack Scarpelli, Jonathan Stevens
Cobra — Rick Aguinaga, Liam Coughlin, Mark Cygan, Brennan Hannigan, Jakob Hnatovic, Michael Kowalczyk, Kyle Lisak, Zack Majewski, Dylan Mardoian, Noah Mitchel, Michael Namirowski, Matt O’Reilly. Austin Rice, Kyle Sadowski, Ryan Sadowski, Evan Valiga, Brady Walter
Dragon — Jack Bandera, Ethan Calixto, Tim Chesna, Matthew Heim, Joe Hull, Anthony Krotiak, John Markey, Evan Murray, Shaye Murray, Tyler Murray, Michael Nevells, Andrew Peters, Kyle Radgowski, Kevin Sundar, David Stevens
Eagle — Joey Balderama, Jarad Barnett, Ben Cachares, Zachary Gibbs, Will Karabel, Andrew Rich, Michael Ring, Paul Sotiros, Kyle Wiczek
Shark — Josh Carpenter, Eric Franklin, Eamon Hennessy, Ethan Hufnagl, Joseph Jaeger, Michael Mirroballi, Bryan Morales, Josh Moyar, Joey Norwell, Nikolai Rutkowski, Scott Sharkey, Ben Turcich, Nathan Turcich
Assistant Scoutmasters Ted Barczak, Erick Bennett III, Dan D'Attomo, Larry Desch, Jackie Grenda, Dave Hetzler, Scott Histed, Richard Jones, Bill Karabel, Mick Kenes, Jim Kohler, Joe Kowalczyk, Mary Kulbida, Rich Lisak, Jim Magee, Marty McGuire, Bill Murray, Drew Nachel, Mary Lou Norwell, Frank Perino, Michael Peters, Jr., John Petrauskas, Chris Radgowski, Roger Sandoval, Marty Smith, Jerry Stechmiller, Bob Wilsak, Don Witte
Committee Members Dawn Bailye, Steve Bailye, Patricia Balderrama, Victor Bandera, Zac Bandera, Kathleen Barnett, Tom Bird, Andy Boyce, George Cachares, Tim Carpenter, Kevin Cleary, John Coners, Patrick Coughlin, Doug Cunningham, Melissa DeFries, Greg Dixon, Angela Evangelopoulos, Neal Feltman, Rick Flowers, James Fox, Joyce Franklin, Scott Gibbs, Rick Grenda, Gerheardt Gunther, Alison Hanania, Raymond Hanania, Tim Hannigan, Tim Hennessy, Chris Holly, A.J. Hull, Ron Jaeger, Gerald Jenkot, Adam Kenes, Marcia Kowalski, Michael Kowalski, John Krotiak, Mike Loth, Tamara Lusa, Anthony Majewski, Jenifer Majewski, Kimberly Marino, Lawrence Markey, Ryan McGuire, Tom McMahon, Michael Miroballi, Tom Mitchel, Nancy Morales, Ramiro Morales, Jess Moyar, Cindy Murray, Donna Murray, Mike Nevills, Daryl Peters, Dominick Peters, Laura Peters, Donna Reynolds, Phil Rice, John Rich, Frank Ring, Dave Robley, Rob Sadowski, John Scavo, Gery Schuch, Cindy Schumacher, Tim Schumacher, Anna Sharkey, Chris Simonek, Melissa Simonek, Dave Slee, Jeanne Smith, Jim Sotiros, Jeanette Sparks, Matthew Stevens, Tim Stevens, Bill Thomas, Darrin Topolski, Julie Turcich, Ursula Walinski, Pat Walter, Martha Wiczek, Tom Wiczek
Merit Badges Rick Aguinaga Archery, Architecture, Art, Aviation, Basketry,
Fly Fishing, Pioneering, Plant Science, Robotics, Small Boat Sailing, Truck Transport
Grant Bailye Bird Study, Cycling*, First Aid*, Mammal Study, Railroading, Weather, Wood Carving
Peter Barczak Geocaching
Jared Barnett Mammal Study, Swimming*, Weather
Joe Boyce Aviation, Lifesaving*, Metalwork, Whitewater
Ben Cachares Athletics, Citizen in the Nation*, Rifle Shooting, Sports, Weather
Ethan Calixto First Aid*, Mammal Study, Weather, Wood Carving
Josh Carpenter First Aid*, Mammal Study
Steven Chesna Climbing
Scott Cleary Architecture, Basketry, Family Life*, Fly Fishing, Genealogy, Leatherwork, Lifesaving*, Music, Oceanography, Personal Fitness*, Personal Management*, Pioneering, Scouting Heritage, Theater, Whitewater, Wilderness Survival
Liam Coughlin Mammal Study, Weather
Mitchell Cunningham Athletics, Pioneering, Sports, Water Sports
Mark Cygan Mammal Study, Swimming*, Weather
Joey D’Attomo Animal Science, Communication*, Emergency Prep*, Fingerprinting, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Lifesaving*, Metalwork, Rifle Shooting, Scholarship, Soil and Water, Sports, Truck Transport, Veterinary Medicine, Wood Carving
Niko Dixon Basketry, Citizen in the Community*, Citizen in the Nation*, Lifesaving*, Mammal Study
Danny Feltman Athletics, Family Life*, Sports
Zack Flowers Chemistry, Environmental Science*, Motorboating, Shotgun Shooting
Eric Franklin Camping*, Family Life*, Rifle Shooting, Weather, Wood Carving
Aaron Hanania Coin Collecting, First Aid*, Mammal Study, Weather, Wood Carving
* Eagle Required Merit Badge
Merit Badges Eamon Hennessy First Aid*, Mammal Study, Weather, Wood Carving
Ethan Hufnagl Fingerprinting, Swimming*, Weather
Joe Hull Mammal Study, Swimming*, Weather
James Jaeger Archaeology, Archery, Architecture, Aviation, Cinematography, Cycling*, Fish and Wildlife, Fly Fishing, Genealogy, Inventing, Lifesaving*, Model Design, Motorboating, Oceanography, Reptile/Amphibian, Robotics, Scouting Heritage, Truck Transport, Weather, Whitewater
Joseph Jaeger Archaeology, Archery, Architecture, Art, Aviation, Basketry, Camping*, Cycling*, Fish and Wildlife, Fly Fishing, Gardening, Genealogy, Music, Personal Management*, Pioneering, Robotics, Scouting Heritage, Small Boat Sailing, Truck Transport, Whitewater
Joey Jenkot Environmental Science*, Metalwork
Will Karabel Camping*, Citizen in the World*, Engineering, Rifle Shooting, Wilderness Survival
Eric Kenes First Aid*, Mammal Study, Swimming*, Weather
Michael Kohler Chemistry, Chess, First Aid*, Fly Fishing, Geocaching, Photography, Space Exploration, Wilderness Survival
Michael Kowalczyk Citizen in the Nation*, Coin Collecting, Environmental Science*, Forestry, Metalwork
Alex Kowalski Personal Management*
Anthony Krotiak Athletics, Climbing, Emergency Prep*, First Aid*, Sports
Kyle Lisak Architecture, Communication*, Personal Fitness*, Sports
Ben Loth First Aid*, Orienteering
Matthew Lusa Archery, Camping*
Dan Lysy Citizen in the Community*, Personal Fitness*, Personal Management*
Dan Magee Robotics
Zack Majewski Archaeology, Coin Collecting, First Aid*, Mammal Study, Weather
Merit Badges Derrick Marino Mammal Study, Weather, Wood Carving
Noah Mitchel Mammal Study, Weather
Bryan Morales Chemistry, Fingerprinting, Personal Fitness*
Will Morales Basketry, Citizen in the Community*, Leatherwork, Personal Management*
Josh Moyar Mammal Study, Swimming*, Weather
Evan Murray Metalwork, Model Design, Personal Fitness*, Space Exploration
Shaye Murray Mammal Study, Weather
Tyler Murray Architecture, Family Life*, Metalwork, Model Design, Pioneering, Whitewater
Michael Nevills First Aid*, Mammal Study, Weather, Wood Carving
Michael Perino Basketry, Coin Collecting, First Aid*, Mammal Study, Music, Weather, Wood Carving
Andrew Peters Athletics, First Aid*, Pioneering, Sports
Kyle Petrauskas Electricity, Engineering, Model Design, Robotics
Kyle Radgowski Climbing, Scholarship, Wilderness Survival
Brett Reynolds Mammal Study, Weather
Austin Rice Model Design, Robotics
Jim Robley Art
Nicolai Rutkowski First Aid*, Mammal Study, Weather
Kyle Sadowski Mammal Study, Swimming*, Weather
Ryan Sadowski Camping*, Environmental Science*, Lifesaving*, Personal Fitness*, Space Exploration, Sports, Wilderness Survival
Alex Sandoval American Heritage, Weather
Zack Scarpelli Mammal Study, Swimming*, Weather
John Scavo Geocaching, Personal Fitness*
Matthew Schumacher First Aid*
Scott Sharkey Fingerprinting, Weather
* Eagle Required Merit Badge
Merit Badges Jacob Simonek Coin Collecting, Mammal Study, Swimming*, Weather
Joshua Slee Citizen in the World*, Fingerprinting, Robotics, Scholarship, Soil and Water, Weather, Wilderness Survival
Paul Sotiros First Aid*, Mammal Study, Weather, Wood Carving
David Stevens Wood Carving
Evan Valiga Mammal Study, Weather
Ben Walter Mammal Study, Swimming*, Weather
Brady Walter Geocaching
Kyle Wiczek Archery, Dog Care, Geocaching, Model Design, Whitewater
World Conservation Award Joey D’Attomo, Josh Slee
NOA Camping Award Joseph Jaeger
Kayaking BSA Award Rick Aguinaga, Joe Boyce, Scott Cleary, James Jaeger,
Joseph Jaeger, Tyler Murray, Kyle Wiczek
Recruiter Award Tyler Murray
National Youth Leadership Training James Jaeger, Joseph Jaeger
Position-Specific Training (Trained Scouts) Joe Boyce, Mitchell Cunningham, Mark Cygan, Eric Franklin,
Eamon Hennessy, Joe Hull, Joseph Jaeger, Will Karabel, Michael Kohler, Tyler Murray, Nicolai Rutkowski, Ryan Sadowski, Alex Sandoval,
Ben Turcich, Kyle Wiczek
Firem’n Chit Grant Bailye, Joseph Balderrama, Jared Barnett, Joshua Carpenter,
Liam Coughlin, Eamon Hennessy, Joe Hull, Zack Majewski, Nicolai Rutkowski, Kyle Sadowski, Jacob Simonek,
Evan Valiga, Ben Walter
Totin’ Chip Grant Bailye, Joseph Balderrama, Jared Barnett, Josh Carpenter,
Aaron Hanania, Eamon Hennessy, Joe Hull, Zack Majewski, Josh Moyer, Brett Reynolds, Nicolai Rutkowski, Jacob Simonek,
Paul Sotiros, Ben Walter
Ad Altare Dei Joseph Jaeger. Tyler Murray, Joe Norwell,
Patrick Smith, Kyle Radgowski
Order of the Arrow Brotherhood (Scouts)
Tyler Murray, Joe Norwell, Patrick Smith, Ben Turcich
Ordeal (Scouts)
Rick Aguinaga, Scott Cleary, Joseph Jaeger, Will Karabel, Michael Kohler, Kyle Lisak, Will Morales, Evan Murray, Kyle Radgowski,
Ryan Sadowski, Josh Slee, Kyle Wiczek
Brotherhood (Leaders)
Marty Smith
Ordeal (Leaders)
Jim Kohler, Bill Murray, Tim Murray
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Summer Camp Participants Scouts: Rick Aguinaga, Grant Bailye, Peter Barczak, Jared Barnett, Joe Boyce, Ben Cachares, Ethan Calixto, Josh Carpenter, Scott Cleary, Liam Coughlin, Mitchell Cunninghan, Mark Cygan, Joey D'Attomo, Niko Dixon, Dan Feltman, Zach Flowers, Eric Franklin, Aaron Hanania, Eamon Hennessy, Ethan Hufnagl, Joe Hull, James Jaeger, Joseph Jaeger, Joey Jenkot, Will Karabel, Eric Kenes, Michael Kohler, Erik Kowalczyk, Michael Kowalczy, Anthony Krotiak, Kyle Lisak, Ben Loth, Matthew Lusa, Dan Lysy, Dan Magee, Zach Majewski, Derrick Marino, Brian McMahon, Patrick McMahon, Noah Mitchel, Bryan Morales, Will Morales, Josh Moyar, Evan Murray, Shaye Murray, Tyler Murray, Michael Nevells, Joe Norwell, Michael Perino, Andrew Peters, Kyle Petrauskas, Kyle Radgowski, Brett Reynolds, Austin Rice, Jim Robley, Nicolai Rutkowski, Kyle Sadowski, Ryan Sadowski, Alex Sandoval, Zack Scarpelli, John Scavo, Matt Schumacher, Scott Sharkey, Jacob Simone, Josh Slee, Patrick Smith, Paul Sotiros, David Stevens, Ben Turcich, Evan Valiga, Ben Walter, Brady Walter, Kyle Wiczek
Adult Leaders: Dawn Bailye, Steve Bailey, Ted Barczak, Kathy Barnett, Andy Boyce, George Cachares, Pat Coughlin, Doug Cunningham, Dan D’Attomo, Greg Dixon, Angela Evangelopoulos, Rick Flowers, Jackie Grenda, Rick Grenda, Alison Hanania, Tim Hennessy, AJ Hull, Ron Jaeger, Bill Karabel, Jim Kohler, Joe Kowalczyk, John Krotiak, Rich Lisak, Mike Loth, Tamara Lusa, Chris Magee, Jim Magee, Jenifer Majewski, Tom McMahon, Nancy Morales, Jess Moyar, Bill Murray, Tim Murray, Mike Nevills, Mary Lou Norwell, Frank Perino, Laura Peters, John Petrauskas, Chris Radgowski, Phil Rice, Gia Rutkowski, Rob Sadowski, Roger Sandoval, Chris Simonek, Dave Slee, Jim Sotiros, Tim Stevens, Tom Wiczek
Troop 318 Eagle Scouts
Virgil Butler 1941 Robert Towne 1953 Robert Kaiser 1957 Dan Wentz 1980 Jim Junker 1983 John Malloy 1985 Gregg Smith 1985 Ken Saxton 1985 Jim Butcher 1985 Mark Kelbus 1986 Ray Marquardt 1986 Robb Junker 1986 Steve Hardwick 1987 Sean Smith 1987 Chris Ulmer 1987 Brent Marquardt 1988 Glen Butcher 1988 Sean Givney 1988 Pammi Parmar 1988 P.J. Parmar 1988 John Clorus 1988 Mike Smith 1989 Brian Staudinger 1989 John Brooks 1990 Andy Lash 1991 Josh Westlund 1992 Nick Davidson 1992 Ned Swanson 1992 Jason Friedlund 1992 Rob Struck 1992 Andy Walker 1993 Marty McKinley 1993 Todd Manchester 1993 Robert Nizioiek 1994 Ken Perry 1994 Jay Carlson 1996 Mike Carlson 1996 Corey Givney 1996 Dave Meyer 1996 Jimmy Antia 1997 Randy Glorioso 1997
Nathan Friedlund 1997 Joseph Meyer 1997 Mike Combs 1997 Nick Westlund 1997 Mark Weinert 1998 Daniel Kaminski 1998 Richard Puchalski 1998 Nathan Stortzum 1998 Ben Gottemoller 1998 Chris Huff 1998 David Puchalski 1998 Matt Dabrowski 1998 Richard Jones 1999 Dan Lipowski 1999 Greg Combs 1999 Josh Heyse 1999 Jim Carlson 2000 Dan Dundas 2000 Francesco Aimone 2001 Pete Meyer 2001 Erick Bennett III 2001 Greg Histed 2002 Andrew Gottemoller 2002 Greg Baxtrom 2002 John Toenies 2002 Brian Griffith 2002 Jeff Blachowicz 2002 Michael Diamond 2002 Brian Dommer 2002 Mike Slaviero 2002 Bill Sindewald 2002 Scott Turransky 2002 Bryan Wilsak 2002 Jason Magafas 2003 John Riordan 2003 Steve Polodna 2003 Luke Stortzum 2003 Tim Lyons 2004 Kevin Baxtrom 2004 Mike Kenny 2005 Eric Gordon 2005 Joe Tomczyk 2005 Jim Fox 2005 Aaron Turransky 2005 James Pickham 2005
Matthew Pickham 2005 Mike Peters 2005 Scott Wilsak 2005 Brian Graf 2006 Rob Polodna 2006 Chris Waters 2006 Nick Sandoval 2006 Gennaro Paolella 2006 Jonathan Altman 2006 Matthew Kulbida 2006 Drew Nachel 2007 Michael Kenes 2007 David Lukas 2007 Josh Hargraves 2007 Matt Fox 2008 David Wilsak 2008 Colin Burnett 2008 William Hornoff 2008 John Coners 2008 Rick Grenda 2009 Kevin Germino 2009 Daniel Stechmiller 2009 Mark Steckhan 2009 Dominick Peters 2009 Adam Kenes 2009 David Petraitis 2010 Jeff Perino 2010 Leo Haiser 2010 Patrick McMahon 2010 Brian McMahon 2010 James Jaeger 2010 Jason Fox 2010 Ryan McGuire 2011 Jimmy McGuire 2011 Matthew Stevens 2011 Jeremy Gunther 2012 Kevin Kenes 2012 Kyle Radgowski 2012
Kyle,
I have enjoyed this scouting experience with you.
Starting with Cub Scouts and teaching you the
skills that you needed to advance, to you
growing up and doing them all on your own.
You should be proud of yourself and what you
accomplished, because I certainly am.
The camping, hikes, and all we did
together are great memories for me.
I feel we have a strong bond and
will continue with scouting by just
adding your brother to the mix soon.
You are a great role model for your
brother and I just want you to know
how proud I am of you.
Love, Dad
Congratulations on Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout
July 24, 2012
Kyle Radgowski
Dear Kyle,
You have grown up right before my eyes. The little boy with blonde curly hair that needed his mom for every baby milestone, has now grown up to be a strong, thoughtful, caring and intelligent leader. I can only hope that your future brings you much success. Seeing what you have accomplished with boy scouts and getting their highest honor of Eagle Scout, brings tears to my eyes. You are on your way to a bright future. Stay true to yourself and remember God has given you the paths in your life, and so far you have taken the right ones. Keep your journey going and remember I love you and
I’m so very proud of you. Love, Mom
Order of the Arrow
The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold:
To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law
in their daily lives
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To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit
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To promote Scout camping
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To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of
leadership in cheerful service to others
Vigil Member Leaders
Erick Bennett III, Drew Nachel, Dominick Peters, John Petrauskas
Brotherhood Member Scouts
Bill Baker, Peter Barczak, James Jaeger, Erik Kowalczyk, Dan Lysy, Dan Magee, Jimmy McGuire, Tyler Murray,
Joe Norwell, Kyle Petrauskas, Alex Sandoval, John Scavo, Jr., Patrick Smith, Ben Turcich
Leaders
Dan D’Attomo, Jackie Grenda, Rick Grenda, Scott Histed, Richard Jones, Adam Kenes, Joe Kowalczyk, Mary Kulbida,
Marty McGuire, Ryan McGuire, Mike Peters, Roger Sandoval, Marty Smith, Jerry Stechmiller, Bob Wilsak
Ordeal Member Scouts
Rick Aguinaga, Scott Cleary, Jeremy Gunther, Jack Harmening, Matt Hetzler, Joseph Jaeger, Will Karabel, Kevin Kenes,
Michael Kohler, Alex Kowalski, Kyle Lisak, Brian McMahon, Patrick McMahon, Will Morales, Evan Murray, Kyle Radgowski,
Ryan Sadowski, Mike Schuch, Josh Slee, David Stevens, Brady Walter, Kyle Wiczek, Tom Witte
Leaders
Ted Barczak, Jim Fox, Jim Kohler, Rich Lisak Jim Magee, Tom McMahon, Bill Murray, Tim Murray, Gery Schuch, Matt Stevens,
Julie Turcich, Don Witte
Firecrafter Organization
In direct pursuit of the principles and ideals of Scouting of boys, Firecrafter was created for and dedicated to service to all phases of that movement.
Firecrafter and each individual Firecrafter shall be directed toward the observance of the following creed:
We believe that leadership ought to be
fostered and its high trusts and responsi-bilities cultivated.
We believe that a Scout becomes a better
Scout when he exhibits unselfish friend-ship to others.
We believe that Firecrafter's service to
Scouting aids both the Firecrafter and every scout in building better character and citizenship.
In the spirit of these beliefs, we make our pledge of faithful service.
Friendship
Enthusiasm and the Scouting Spirit are
contagious. Firecrafter’s goal is to instill this
spirit through the candidacies and
fellowship with other Firecrafters.
Leadership
It is always easier to follow rather than lead. Often it is necessary to
lead when one must defend one’s beliefs or
takes one’s life in the right direction.
Firecrafter forces candidates out of the
“following” attitude and shows them that in some situations, one must lead
the way to accomplish their goals. Leadership is a rare and valuable trait,
which Firecrafter attempts to instill.
Service
Firecrafter serves Scouting and Scouts.
Firecrafters have lead countless service
projects and participated in camporees in all
districts of Crossroads of America Council.
Camper
2007 Paul Cwyl
Kevin Kenes Erik Kowalczyk
2008 Dan Lysy
Patrick McMahon Dan Magee Tom Witte
2009
Trent Holly
2010
Matthew Hetzer
Joseph Norwell
2011
Danny Feltman
Austin Rice
Michael Kowalczyk
2012
Mitchell Cunningham
Mark Cygan
Eric Franklin
Ethan Hufnagl
Eric Kenes
Noah Mitchel
Shaye Murray
Tyler Murray
Michael Perino
Andrew Peters
Kyle Radgowski
Josh Slee
Woodsman 2008
Paul Cwyl Erik Kowalczyk
Dan Lysy Dan Magee
2009
Kevin Kenes
2010
Matthew Hetzer
Joseph Norwell
2011
Danny Feltman
2012
Michael Kowalczyk
Tyler Murray
Andrew Peters
Firecrafter
2010 Erik Kowalczyk
Dan Lysy
2011 Joseph Norwell
Daniel Magee
Adult
Firecrafter
2009 Joe Kowalczyk Dave Hetzler
2010
Jerry Stechmiller
Jim Harmening Thank you for many years of service as
Committee Chairman
Dear Mr. Harmening,
When I was first asked to consider being Scoutmaster of
Troop 318, I was shocked, excited and also quite nervous.
Jerry Stechmiller was leaving very big shoes to fill… he was
very well respected by the scouts and leaders. You told me
just before my first Scoutmaster Minute to just say what I
feel. That was the best advice you could have given me.
You always know what to say and do at the right time.
I have taken most of the training offered by BSA, but the
most impressionable has been listening to your words of
advice. You know how to deal with all of the personalities
of the troop and still make it fun for the boys and leaders.
You are an amazing Committee Chairman and all
around person. The troop has benefited so much from
your knowledge and understanding of business,
democracy and leadership. Thank you for making my
first years as Scoutmaster an easy change for the troop.
Change is hard for everyone, but with great leaders like
you, it becomes very easy.
Thank you for all the memories you have given me, but
most of all thank you for all the memories you have given
my son and all the sons of Boy Scout Troop 318.
Remember, once a family member of the Troop, always a
family member. THANK YOU!
Yours in Scouting,
Tim Murray
Scoutmaster Troop 318
Scout Oath — “or Promise” 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
Scout Motto
Be Prepared
The Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to -
Be clean in my outdoor manners. I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
Be careful with fire. I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only where they are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors. I will treat public and private property with respect. I will use low-impact methods of hiking and camping — and
Be conservation minded I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same.
LEAVE NO TRACE Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Scout Vespers (A Tradition with Troop 318)
Everyone in attendance is invited to join in with members of the Troop in singing this campfires song. Please join hands after
crossing arms, Right arm over Left arm
To the tune of "O Tannenbaum"
Softly falls the light of day
As our campfire fades away.
Silently each Scout should ask
Have I done my daily task?
Have I kept my honor bright?
When I go to sleep tonight
Have I done and have I dared
Everything to Be Prepared?
Scoutmaster’s Benediction May the great Scoutmaster of all true Scouts be with us
until we meet again. Good Night Scouts.
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