THE RENDEZVOUS BULLENTIN OCTOBER 12-14, 2018 PLATTE PURCHASE PARK 2800 N.W. 100 TH STREET KANSAS CITY, MO 64154 REGISTRATION DUE NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 4 TH, 2018
5:00-9:00PM 9:30PM 10:00PM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN AT HQ NO EARLY ARRIVALS BEFORE 5PM LEADERS MEETING (SPL & SCOUTMASTER) LIGHTS OUT 9:00AM 9:15-10:30AM 10:30-11:30AM 11:30-1:00PM 1:00-5:30PM 5:30-7:00PM 6:30PM 8:00PM 10:00PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 FLAG RAISING SERVICE PROJECT OA GATHERING LUNCH/BREAK TIME EVENTS OPEN DINNER/BREAK TIME YOUTH COOKOFF CAMPFIRE LIGHTS OUT 8:00AM 9:30AM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 INTER-FAITH WORSHIP CHECK-OUT
REGISTRATION INFO ALL SCOUTS AND SCOUTERS MUST BE REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 4TH VIA THE ONLINE SIGNUP AT THE NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRICT WEBPAGE, https://www.hoac-bsa.org/northern-lightsactivities-and-camping WEBELOS MAY ATTEND AND CAMP WITH A TROOP. SCOUTMASTERS, THE MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS IS A BOY SCOUT AND VENTURING EVENT. IF ANY DECSION TO ALLOW WEBELOS TO CAMP MUST FOLLOW THE BELOW RULES: 1) PARENTS MUST ATTEND WITH WEBELO 2) WEBELO S MUST BE PREPARED FOR WEATHER AND CONDITIONS OF CAMPING REGISTER & PAYONLINE AT https://www.hoacbsa.org/northern-lights-activities-and-camping $15 UNIT FEE; $10 PER SCOUT/SCOUTER/WEBELO EACH UNIT MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 4TH, 2018!
YOUTH COOK-OFF EACH PATROL MAY SUBMIT A DUTCH OVEN MEAL COOKED BY THE YOUTH SCOUTS OF THAT PATROL. MEAL MUST BE TURNED IN NO LATER THAN 6:30PM SATURDAY IN A BOWL WITH 5 PLASTIC UTENSILS. EACH SUBMISSION MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH TROOP NUMBER, PATROL NAME AND NAME OF DISH. WINNERS FOR BEST MEAL & MOST CREATIVE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT CAMPFIRE.
RULES & REGULATIONS YOUTH PROTECTION GUIDELINES As with all scouting events, there must be two deep leadership for the Camporee. The unit leader is at least 21 years of age or older and a registered member of the BSA. The second adult may be a registered scouter of 18 years of age, or older, or a patent of a participating scout. Leaders may rotate if necessary but at least two adults must be with the troop 24 hours a day. All adults must have current certification in Youth Protection. PERSONAL POSSESSIONS Camp is an outdoor experience. A Scout is cheated out of a full outdoor experience by electronic devices. In all cases, personal valuables (watches, wallets, money) should not be left out in the open. It is impossible for the staff to provide security for these valuables. Lock your valuables away in your footlocker at your campsite or leave them in the care of a unit leader. PLEASE use a permanent marker or etcher and mark all personal items with first and last name, Troop #, or all 3! Many valuable items are left at camp year after year, and nobody claims them. Please have your boys take the time to mark their personal belongings! A Troop shakedown would be ideal to insure this takes place! HEALTH AND SAFETY Troop First Aid Kits Troops should bring their own First Aid Kit and Log Book. Many minor cuts and scratches can be handled in your own campsite. Routine medications that do not require refrigeration can be kept in a lock box at your campsite. Medications All prescription drugs (including those needing refrigeration) are to be locked up. An exception may be made for a limited amount of medication to be carried by a camper, leader, parent, or staff member for life-threatening conditions, including bee-sting or heart medication, and inhalers, or for a limited amount of medication approved for use in a first aid kit.
Wild Animals Camp is an outdoor experience, and as such, we are visitors to the camp s natural area. As Scouts, we must remember to live up to the Outdoor Code and be considerate in the outdoors. Throwing rocks at or attempting to catch animals such as rabbits, snakes, armadillos, skunks, etc., is not only dangerous to the animal, but to campers as well. Please report any troubles with snakes or other animals to the camp staff immediately. BANNED ITEMS Flammables Fires are to be built only in the designated areas and under proper supervision. Liquid and propane fuels are to be used only under adult supervision. Liquid fuels must not be used on open fires or to start a fire. National policy prohibits the use of open flames in tents. This includes mosquito coils, catalytic heaters, gas lanterns, stoves, candles, and smoking material. ALL TENTS AND FLY S MUST BE MARKED "NO FLAMES IN TENTS". Open fires are allowed but only in burn barrels, there are no ground fires permitted. Additionally, you are expected to follow all park policies regarding fire use. Alcohol & Illegal Drugs The consumption, possession or use of alcohol or illegal drugs or controlled substances while participating in the program of the Heart of America Council is not permitted. We will enforce all local, state, and federal laws where violations involving the above are reported. Violators will be asked to leave camp immediately. Smoking and Tobacco Smoking and Tobacco Use is banned in the presence of minors. It is required by BSA policy that leaders who smoke do so ONLY in the designated area. The use of tobacco in any form by underage campers is not allowed.
DIRECTIONS PLATTE PURCHASE PARK 2800 N.W. 100 TH STREET KANSAS CITY, MO 64154 In 2001, Platte County looked out over acres of rolling farmland just north of 152 Highway and saw the potential for both passive and active recreation. In partnership with the City of Kansas City, the County built Platte Purchase Park on 140 acres, which accommodates sports complexes for both baseball and softball. Platte Purchase Park is located just north of 152 Highway off of Platte Purchase Drive. Remember, we are scouts and guests of one of our communities parks. Please treat the facilities in a courteous manner and remember the principals of Leave No Trace. For issues regarding the facilities please contact Platte County Parks and Recreation at (816) 858-3419.
CHECK-IN PROCEDURES All units must check-in at HQ and submit unit roster, finalize payment and receive campsite location. Each unit must be prepared and have roster filled out before arriving at HQ. Unit roster template can be found in back of the Rendezvous Bulletin The following parking procedure has been implemented to ensure a safe event for all: 1) Trailers can be parked in campsite at edge of grass along the roadway/parking lot 2) All vehicles must park in the parking lots 3) NO VEHICLES TO PARK INSIDE CAMPSITES
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES If you are leaving on Saturday, please check out with HQ before leaving. Sunday morning, all units must check-out at HQ once campsite is completely packed and ready for exit. All trash must be hauled out. All coals must be disposed of properly. Upon check-out at HQ, your Scoutmaster/SPL will receive your patches and prizes at this time.
ACTIVITIES YOUTH COOKOFF BB GUNS BLACK POWDER TOMAHAWKS FLINT/STEEL FIRE COMPETITION SCOTT S GENERAL STORE SCOUT SHOP STEM TRAILER CLIMBING WALL ARCHERY ATLATL COMPETITION MOS DANCERS OA GATHERING GATEWAY ARCH COMPETITION * Please note activities are subject to change, further announcements will be posted as we get closer to the event.
Gateway Entrance Competition We encourage all units to build an entrance into their campsite, showcasing their pioneering skills and creativity. Each entrance must clearly define the unit number and where the unit is from. Each unit participating will be judged and the winner announced at campfire for the most creative and best job well done.
2018 ROSTER FORM TROOP: DISTRICT: # OF WEBELOS: # OF WEBELO LEADERS: # OF SCOUTS: # OF SCOUTERS: # OF VENTURERS: NAME
CONTACT PAGE If you have any questions regarding The Mountain Man Rendezvous, please reach out to: Ryan Hughes Northern Lights Activity Chair 816-674-8461 rhughe88@gmail.com Anthony Gonnello Northern Lights District Executive 816-569-4966 anthony.gonnello@scouting.org