Join us for The Legacy 5.0! SOUTHERN REGION - AREA 5 THE LEGACY Sep Oct. 1, 2017 Camp Bud Schiele

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1 Join us for The Legacy 5.0! SOUTHERN REGION - AREA 5 THE LEGACY Sep Oct. 1, 2017 Camp Bud Schiele Rutherfordton, NC Hosted by Piedmont Council VOA

2 Welcome to Year Five of the Legacy! Welcome to The Legacy - the premier event of Southern Region Area 5 Venturing. The 5th annual Legacy event is hosted by the Piedmont Council VOA at Camp Bud Schiele, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. LEGACY 5 will take place Friday September 29 through Sunday October 1, Legacy brings together young men and women from Area 5 and beyond for a weekend of camping, competitions, high adventure, fun, and fellowship. Legacy has grown to be a nationally recognized Venturing event attended by the national president of Venturing and other key Venturing leaders. Piedmont Council Venturing Officer's Association and Advisors would like to welcome you to Camp Bud Schiele. We hope that you have a great time at Legacy 5. If you need anything, please contact a staff member. They're easy to spot with their Legacy staff badge. Will Morton Legacy 5 Youth Legacy Chairman Table of Contents page Topic 3 SR5 VOA Pres. welcome 4 What you need to know/campfire 5 Legacy 5 Schedule 6 Events 6 Competitions 7 The Legacy Challenge: Part V 7 5K Run Signup 7 Check-in 7 Dining Hall/Contact Info/Address 8 Camp Policies 9 What to Pack 9 Accommodations 9 Special Assistance 10 CBS Topo Map 11 Legacy 5 Evaluation Piedmont Council VOA Pres. Jimbo Callahan 2

3 Chris Chernewych SR5 VOA President As the SR5 Venturing President, I d like to personally welcome each of you to Legacy 5. It s an exciting time for Area 5 Venturing. There are numerous events and activities in store for this weekend and I can t wait to participate in them with all of you! Whether you plan to throw tomahawks and knives all weekend, head down to the ranges, beat someone in one of our giant board games, or just hang out with friends, I hope you have a blast this weekend. If you see me, feel free to say hi, I d like to meet everyone! Chris Chernewych Chris Chernewych SR5 Venturing President 3

4 We want to encourage Venturers to remember our 19 years of heritage, enjoy everything the Venturing program has to offer, and look forward to our bright future. In keeping with this, LEGACY 5 has a theme of: Past, Present, and Future. Where? Camp Bud Schiele in Rutherfordton, NC When? September 29 - October 1, 2017 What will we do? Fun events, exhibits, games and Competitions! Why? Fun and Fellowship with other Venturers. What s the Cost? The fee for LEGACY 5 is $49.00 per attendee. The fee includes patch, camp usage fee, meals, programs, and materials. On September 15 th the registration fee increases to $ Who should I contact with questions? For questions concerning The Legacy, Will Morton at PiedmontVOA@gmail.com Registration info and more: All participants must be an active member of a Venturing Crew, Boy Scout or Explorer (14 or older) registered with the Boy Scouts of America. Piedmontcouncilbsa.org/ventlegacy Information on SR Area 5: Website: SR5Venturing.org Facebook: Facebook.com/sr5venturing The Campfire is one of Scouting's greatest traditions and The Legacy 5 Campfire will be one to remember. The Blue Ridge Council VOA will host this year's campfire. The theme for this year's Campfire is "Wild, Wild West". The sign-up application for your skit, song or story must be turned in before dinner on Saturday. The Blue Ridge Council VOA will host next year's Legacy. 4

5 2017 Legacy Schedule Welcome to Camp Bud Schiele Friday 9/29/2017 3:30-8PM Staff arrive; orientation and check-in 8:30 PM Crew President/Advisor Meeting 9:00 PM Cracker Barrel - Dance Party 11:00 PM Taps Late Check-in call Tom Dewey at Saturday 9/30/2017 6:30 AM 5K Run 7:15 AM Breakfast Group 1 7:45 AM Flag raising, Staff introductions, Breakfast Group 2 9:00 AM Go have FUN!!!! 11-1:00 PM Bag Lunch Pick-up 5:00 PM All Events End- clean up & Close 6:00 PM Dinner Group 1 6:30 PM Flag Lowering, Group Picture, Dinner Group 2 7:30 PM Area 5 VOA Meeting 8:30 PM Campfire After Campfire - Venturing Investiture Ceremony 9:30 PM Cracker Barrel - Movie 11:00 PM Taps Sunday 10/1/2017 7:30 AM Interfaith Service 8:00 AM Flag Raising and Awards 8:30 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Check-out 10:30 AM Staff Meeting - Earlier if check-out is done Saturday Events: Exhibits - 3-D Printer Demo, US Army, Forestry Service, International Scouting, Marines, Reptile Exhibit, Scuba, State Troopers Water Front - Swim Relay, Log Roll, Canoes, Standup Boards, Kayaks Shooting Sports - Shotgun, Rifle, Archery, Tomahawks, Knives and Pistols Climbing Tower - Climbing, and Rappelling COPE - Zip Line, Rope Net Climb and Tarzan Swing Games - Ultimate Frisbee, Giant Jenga, Volleyball, Ga-Ga Ball, and MANY MORE Walk Up and Do - Time Capsule Search, Giant Jenga Painting, Everlasting book, Board Games Crew Carnival Every Crew should work to bring something to share. A display or demonstration that shows what your crew is about. Also a great place for Ranger Award displays. 5

6 Walk-Up events: - Ga-Ga Ball - Tomahawk/Knife Throwing - Trading Post - Messenger of Peace Project - Smartphone Scavenger Hunt - Canoeing/Kayaking/Paddleboard - Box Hockey - Human Foosball - Giant Twister - Ultimate Frisbee - Everlasting Book - Positive Statement Banner - Giant Jenga - Giant Chess/Checkers - Giant Connect Four - Volleyball - And MORE! Sign-Up Events: - Rifle - Shotgun - Archery - Swim Relay - Rope Climb - Tarzan Swing - Zip Line - And MORE! Crew Carnival: Every crew is asked to bring a display, event or interactive activity to show how your crew Ventures on! Archery Rifle shooting Shotgun Legacy Challenge 5K Run Flag Photo Challenge 6

7 This year s LEGACY CHALLENGE will put all your skills to the test. Enjoy our Amazing Race style adventure as you travel through camp performing challenges. Check-in Hours: Friday 3:30pm - 8:00pm at the Leader Lodge just up from the main camp parking lot. Any crew arriving after 10:00pm will need to call/text (Tom Dewey ) to arrange late check-in. You must have the following with you at check-in: 1. All youth and adult BSA medical forms Parts A & B 2. A copy of your roster 3. Copy of registration receipt 4. Swim Test Record Signup for this event will be make sure we have enough staff and the route clear. There will be signups for events available at the Friday Dance Party. Wristbands will be handed out at check-in for those who paid the Shooting Sports Fee. Bands will be hole punched after successful completion of the Range Safety Briefing at each range. All meals will be prepared at the camp s Dining Hall. Venturers will dine in the designated areas in and around the Dining Hall. Special dietary needs should be reported in full detail to the Piedmont Council by September 8 and we will make every effort to accommodate them. Camp Bud Schiele has limited cell reception, good on Verizon and poor reception for AT&T and other carriers throughout most of camp. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns feel free to contact the Piedmont Council at PiedmontVOA@gmail.com. 668 Boy Scout Rd, Rutherfordton, NC Google Maps - Camp Bud Schiele 7

8 Behavior It is expected that you make every effort to behave in a manner consistent with the Scout Oath and Law. This is the standard by which we all try to live by and how we treat each other. We all must follow the Guide to Safe Scouting and official BSA rules. Footwear Except when at the waterfront or taking a shower, footwear must be worn at all times. For safety reasons, open toed shoes are not to be worn at camp. Weather Legacy 5 will take place rain or shine. Camp Bud Schiele can experience different types of weather conditions during the time of year Legacy 5 will be held. We may adjust some of the activities due to weather conditions. Watch the weather forecast before coming to camp and plan accordingly following the Weather Hazard guidelines of the BSA. Camping Arrangements Crews must bring their own tents and camping gear. Each crew will be assigned a campsite prior to arrival. Campsite assignments will be made based on the size of the crew and campsite capacity. Each campsite in Camp Bud Schiele has restrooms and hot showers. What Not to Bring Personal firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports Area are to be used. Sheath knives are not permitted at camp and are a violation of camp policy. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is a National Policy of the BSA. Vehicles in Camp No vehicles are allowed beyond the parking areas except during check-in and check-out periods. During these times, the crew may use one vehicle of its own to carry gear to the parking areas. All vehicles must be removed immediately after unloading to allow room for other vehicles and in the event emergency vehicles are needed. Parking When the main parking lot is full, vehicles can be parked in the overflow lot near the climbing tower. 8

9 Youth and Adults Tent or Hammock Sleeping Bag Sleeping Mat Pillow Clothes for the entire weekend (layers, just in case!) Rain Gear Closed Toe Shoes (NO CROCS/KEENS) Flashlight/Headlamp Water Bottle Daypack Personal Hygiene Items Shower Shoes Swim Suit Towels Great Venturing Attitude! There will be a limited number of campsites with tents/cots for crews without tents/gear. We will accommodate on a first to request basis. This need must be communicated prior to the event weekend. If those accommodations are needed please contact Will Morton at PiedmontVOA@gmail.com. Venturers are welcome to hammock camp in their crew's assigned campsite. Hammocks must be under 6 feet high and cannot be stacked. Anyone with medical conditions that require special assistance (golf carts or limited walking) should contact as well to make arrangements. We will do our best to make accommodations for those with disabilities. 9

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11 EVALUATION: The Legacy 5 Name: Crew/Post/Troop: Telephone: Council: What was your favorite thing about this weekend? What would you like to see next year, that wasn't at Legacy 2017? Would you like to be involved in planning Legacy 6? Overall comments: Rate the Legacy 2017 on a scale of 1-10: Poor Fantastic Continued on the reverse side 11

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