Spring Rendezvous Patch
April 30 - May 2, 2010
Camp Iyataka
Last Updated 04/21/10
The 2009 North Star District Spring Rendezvous was a great success. We'll be updating this web page on a regular bases with more details about the 2010 Spring Rendezvous, so check back regularly.
Check out some of the photos that were taken last year:
2009 North Star District Spring Rendezvous photos
2010 North Star District Spring Rendezvous
April 30th - May 2nd at Camp Iyataka
Something for everyone . . . . . . .
Again in 2010 the North Star District will hold its annual 3-day North Star District Spring Rendezvous at Camp Iyataka. This event encompasses the district’s Spring Boy Scout Camporee, Cub Scout activities, the district’s Webelos Crossing-over ceremony, and the annual District Recognition Banquet . . . . . and more. The weekend will have something for everyone - Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and families.
The Spring Rendezvous . . . .
1. Provides Cub Scouts and their parents an opportunity to see what Boy Scouts is about, and to give them an opportunity to check out the troop(s) they’re looking at possibly joining.
2. Provides an incentive for Troops to put on a good “show” of camping, leadership, and other Scouting skills for Cub Scouts and their parents to view and learn from.
3. Provides an opportunity for those who have never been to Camp Iyataka to see what it has to offer.
Gives district leaders and other volunteers an opportunity to be recognized by their fellow Scouters, parents, and most importantly, by the Scouts themselves.
4. Provides an opportunity for Scouting families an opportunity to go camping, and mingle with other Scouters and parents from throughout the district.
5. Provides an opportunity for units and the District to meet and recruit new adults and Scouts.
Finally, it provides an opportunity to just get together as a district and have some fun!
This event will offer the following:
Boy Scout Spring Camporee - A Spring Camporee provides an opportunity for Boy Scouts to camp with their troops, learn and use Scouting and camping skills, and compete against other troops in the district. This is also where the O. A. call-out takes place, which is the first step in becoming a member in the Order of the Arrow.
District Webelos Crossing-over Ceremony - Cub Packs are encouraged to have their Webelos go through the district crossing-over ceremony (also known as “bridging” over) into Scouting. This annual ceremony involves crossing-over a real rope bridge, symbolizing the crossing over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts.
Cub Scout Activities - Saturday events and activities geared towards Cub Scouts are being planned. Such events include plastic pop bottle rocket launching, archery range, BB gun range, leatherwork, noon foil dinner cooking, leather branding & tooling, whittling chip, tug-of-war, district Pinewood Derby race, etc.
Cub Scout Family Camping - Areas will be set aside for family camping . . . . either RV or tent camping.
District Recognition Dinner - The district’s annual recognition event to be a Saturday evening “lawn chair barbecue”. Scouts, Scouters, and parents will be able to enjoy a meal, meet folks from all over the district, be entertained, and take part in recognizing the efforts of the many unit leaders and other district Scouters who make the Scouting program possible in our district.
Campfire Program - When the sun begins to set, everyone is welcome to attend the traditional Saturday night camporee campfire, where troops will entertain everyone with skits, songs, (and who knows what else) and the annual Order of the Arrow Call-out Ceremony.
May Scout Leaders' Roundtable - The May Roundtable, originally schedule for May 13th in Webster has been rescheduled for 12:45 - 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 1st, as part of the Spring Rendezvous at Camp Iyataka.
"Scout Movie Night at the Bijou" - A new twist to the “drive-in” movie . . . but instead is a “hike-in” movie . . . complete with a theater-type concession stand, with popcorn, candy, and pop. Bring a couple dollars for snacks.
Ticket prices have been rolled back to 1910 levels . . . only 5 cents! This is the price that Baden Powell paid to get into the movies when Scouting started.
What better way to show how Scouting has changed over the past 100 years than by showing classic and/or recent Boy Scout movies outdoors on a big screen, where Scouts and Scouters can bring their camp and lawn chairs and enjoy a movie in a covered, outdoor theater. Be sure to bring a flashlight and a warm coat.
One or more of the eight following classic Boy Scout movies made between 1937 and 2009 will be shown: "Follow me, boys", "Scout Camp - the Movie", "Boy Scouts to the Rescue", "Tex Rides With the Boy Scouts", "Mr. Scoutmaster", "Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout", "Down and Derby", "759: Boy Scouts of Harlem". SCOUT MOVIES.pdf
"Scout Movie Night at the Bijou" is being planned for Saturday night, immediately after the campfire.
HELP IS ALWAYS NEEDED AND APPRECIATED: Putting on the Spring Rendezvous is no small task, and lots of volunteers are always needed for the various events and other aspects of the Rendezvous weekend.
As of 04/21/10 . . . . the Spring Rendezvous planning is coming together quite well. We still have a few manpower needs left to fill. If you can help us with any of the following, please let us know as soon as possible. Any of these jobs would look great on a resume.
____ 1 or 2 ticket takers for the lawn chair BBQ/Awards Event Saturday evening
____ 1 or 2 ticket sellers for the lawn chair BBQ/Awards Event Saturday evening
____ Entertainer(s) for the Awards Event Saturday evening (anybody play the guitar?)
Contact Dennis Helland at 886-6915, or by e-mail at
[Click for member's page] if you can help with one of the jobs above.
START PROMOTING SPRING RENDEZVOUS IN YOUR UNIT NOW! Units are asked to start promoting the North Star District Spring Rendezvous now, and to consider what event, task or portion of the rendezvous your unit’s leaders and parents can help with to make this a great much-anticipated district event each year.
Never been to Camp Iyataka? Click on the links below for maps.
FEE: Everyone - $10.00 - Includes insurance, camp facilities use fee, event patch, Saturday evening meal (lawn chair BBQ), awards, program supplies, & misc. expenses. For those coming only for the barbecue and Awards event, there will be a $5 meal fee.
REGISTRATION: Cub Packs and Scout troops, and Venture crews are asked to print out an Event Registration Form, which can be used to record who will be attending from your unit. To help provide and approximate number of people to anticipate, we would appreciate tentative headcounts from each unit by April 22nd of how many Scouts, leaders, parents, and siblings from your unit will be attending. This information is important in determining how many will be at the BBQ (This headcount date was changed from April 26th at the request of the cooking crew). Please e-mail your headcount to Steve Hall as soon as possible. Unit registration forms should be dropped off at the registration table as early as possible. Everyone is asked to check in at the registration table in the garage when they arrive so we can check your name on your unit's registration form. Units can settle up financially with the registrar as soon as everyone with the unit has arrived and is registered. Tickets to the BBQ will be issued to units as soon as everyone with the unit is registered and all fees are paid.
DISTRICT RESOURCE AREA: Tables will be set up in the garage where Scouts, leaders and families can get information about membership, contact information, advancement, summer camps, upcoming events, etc. If you've got a concern or question about any of the district committee functions, or Scouting in general, stop by the garage.
DISTRICT AWARDS EVENT: The district's top volunteers will be recognized and honored at a "lawn chair barbecue" early Saturday evening, May 1st, in the parade ground area behind the Lodge at Camp Iyataka - in the presence of fellow Scouters, parents, and the youth members of the district. Be sure to check out the district web page at District Awards for information about the that will be presented, and for a nomination form if you know of someone who is deserving of one of the awards. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 1st.
The cost of Saturday night's barbecue is included for those registered for the the Camporee or the Cub Day programs. For those coming only for the barbecue and Awards event, there will be a $5 meal fee. Meal tickets for the barbecue will be issued for everyone registered and paid.
Everyone is asked to bring their lawn chair for the awards event & barbecue, and a frisbee to use as a paper plate holder. You might also wish to bring a raincoat or poncho (or umbrella) just in case. Those who would like to set up a canopy or dining fly near the back of the seating area may do so.
BBQ meal tickets will be issued to each unit for the number of people registered with the unit. "No tickie, no eatie!"
CONCESSION STAND: The Iyatonka Chapter of the Order of the Arrow will be running a concession stand in the garage, which will be open periodically during the weekend. Proceeds for the concession stand go to fund various chapter activities.
FIRST AID: A first aid station will be located in the garage.
CAMPFIRE:- Following BBQ and the district Awards Event on Saturday, May 1st, everyone is invited to the Spring Camporee Campfire and Order of the Arrow Call-out at 8:30 at the Campfire bowl. Everyone is asked to meet at the main flag pole at 8:15 for the retiring of the colors.
For Scout Troops and Venture Crews, the Spring Camporee component of the weekend will be remain essentially the same as in the past, with the exception that they will be under scrutiny of curious Cub Scouts and their families. Also, Scouts will be playing to a much larger audience at the Camporee Campfire and Order of the Arrow Call-out ceremony.
As troops and crews will be under close scrutiny during the weekend by Cubs, Webelos, and parents, troops will need to put on the best show possible in their campsites, events, and in demonstrating Scout skills and leadership. Suggested activities include lashing troop site gateways, towers, and bridges.
Tentative North Star District Rendezvous Schedule(s)
(Note: Separate schedules for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts & Family Campers)
BOY SCOUT TROOPS AND VENTURE CREWS
Last updated 03/31/10 - any changes will be announced at Friday night's cracker barrel
FRIDAY - April 30th
3:00 - 9:00 pm - Troop/Crew check-in and set up troop sites
9:00 - 9:30 pm - Scoutmaster & Sr. Patrol Meeting (Lodge)
9:30 - 10:00 pm - Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting (Lodge)
10:00 11:00 pm - Troop Time
11:00 pm - Taps...Quiet Time
SATURDAY - May 1st
7:00 am - Reveille
7:15 am - Breakfast/clean-up
8:00 - 8:20 am - Flag Ceremony - South Beach
8:30 - 9:30 am - Station One (Troops Rotate)
9:30 - 10:30 am - Station Two (Troops Rotate)
10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Station Three (Iron Chef Cook-off - all troops working at same time.
12:30 - 2:00 pm - Free time for troops to clean up cooking equipment, and relax.
12:45 - 2:00 pm - Scout Leaders' Roundtable
2:00 - 3:00 pm - Station Four (Troops Rotate)
3:00 - 4:00 pm - Station Five (Troops Rotate)
4:30 pm - Webelos Crossing Over Ceremony
5:45 pm - Assemble at parade ground for "lawn chair" barbecue and District Awards Program(wear Class A uniforms and bring unit & US flags; lawn chairs; Frisbees - also a jacket, flashlight; and ponchos, raincoat, or umbrella)
6:00 - 7:30 pm - Barbecue and District Awards Program
7:30 - 8:15 pm - Free time; trading post open; campfire preparation, etc.
8:15 pm - Assemble at flagpole to retire the colors
8:30 - 9:30 pm - *Camporee Campfire and Order of the Arrow Call-out ceremony at the campfire bowl
9:30 - 11:00 pm - "Scout Movie Night at the Bijou"
11:00 pm - Taps - Quiet time!
*Troops are asked to have a skit or song for Saturday night's campfire. Click here for a Unit Campfire Skit/Song form to turn in Saturday afternoon. Need ideas for skits? Check Boy Scout Skits.doc
SUNDAY - May 2nd
7:00 - 8:30 am - Reveille - Breakfast & Clean-up
8:45 - 8:55 am - Flag Raising Ceremony & Morning Briefing (South Beach)
9:00 -9: 30 am - Chapel Service (location TBA)
9:30 am - Noon - Break Camp, clean-up troops sites, depart
TROOP CAMPOREE INFORMATION
NOTE: A Leader's Packet.pdf for the Spring Camporee will be e-mailed to unit leaders two weeks prior to the camporee with the schedule, forms, etc.
Four vintage merit badges that will count toward rank advancement are being released for the centennial year only, giving Boy Scouts a hands-on opportunity to experience the exciting past of the BSA. Scouts will have an opportunity to work on these merit badges at the Spring Camporee.
Carpentry Pathfinding Signaling Tracking
In honor of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary, though, today’s generation of Scouts will get the unique opportunity to experience some of the activities their predecessors enjoyed. That’s possible thanks to the BSA’s new Historical Merit Badge Program, a set of four discontinued merit badges that today’s Scouts can earn
There’s one catch: Boys must start and finish all requirements within the year 2010. So if your guys built furniture for their patrol kitchen at last year’s summer camp, they can’t use that product for the Carpentry merit badge. And don’t delay—after Dec. 31, 2010, these merit badges will go back on the “retired” list.
NOTE: It will not be possible for Scouts to complete all of the requirements for these historic merit badges while at the Camporee. The merit badge sessions are to give Scouts a taste of what these special merit badges are all about, and hopefully whet their appetites for wanting to complete the merit badges within their units sometime between now and the end of 2010. Units will be responsible for supplying blue merit badge cards for those Scouts in their units wishing to be signed off on those portions of the merit badges that can be completed at the Camporee.
Below are the various Vintage Merit Badge stations and who is responsible:
Carpentry - Gary Sauer and Troop 33 of Webster
Pathfinding - Brian Rau and Troop 188 of Aberdeen
Signaling - Dean Kirkeby and Troop 23 of Clark
Tracking - Greg Grayczk and Troop 45 of Milbank
Another station is a noon troop-prepared buffet at the South Beach, with courses to be cooked either by Dutch oven, open fire, coals, reflector oven, baked in a cardboard box, or on a propane camp stove. Troops are to provide their own plates and utensils.
The "Iron Chef Cook-off/Troop Buffet" can consist of main courses, salads, desserts, bread(s), beverages, etc.
Last year, we had 108 Scouts and Scouters in attendance, so plan accordingly.
Below are the Troops and Crews in the North Star Districts. Troops are to forward your choice of menu item(s) ASAP to Dave Aman by e-mail or at 882-2608.
Troop 8 -
Troop 19 -
Troop 33 - chicken
Troop 23 - cornish stew
Troop 33 - chicken
Troop 35 -
Troop 45 -
Troop 51 - spaghetti
Troop 81 -
Troop 128 - chocolate cherry cobbler
Troop 188 - stir-fry
Troop 204 -
Troop 209 - chili
Troop 359 -
Crew 8 -
Crew 590 -
Crew 732 -
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TROOP POKER RUN - A "poker run" is being planned as part of the camporee. Details and rules will be revealed at Friday night's cracker barrel.
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OTHER ASSIGNMENTS:
The Iyatonka Chapter of the Order of the Arrow is in charge setting up and lighting of the campfire.
Troop 19 is in charge of flag ceremonies.
Troop 35 is in charge of the Webelos cross-over ceremony.
Troop 209 is in charge of
Sunday's Chapel Service.
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Super Troop Award
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Attention all Arrowmen . . . . . . . the Iyatonka Chapter of the Order of the Arrow has a number events and activities scheduled during the Spring Rendezvous that all Arrowmen should be aware of.
One - The chapter plans and hosts the Saturday night campfire.
Two - The chapter organizes and operates the snack bar at the Rendezvous as a service to Scouts, Cubs, parents and guests, which raises money for some of the things the Chapter likes to do each year.
Three - The chapter plans and conducts the Order of the Arrow Call-out ceremony as part of Saturday night's campfire, where those Scouts and Scouters who were recently elected by their troops to become members of the OA. If they haven't already, Troops need to make arrangements to hold a unit OA election prior to the Spring Rendezvous and get the results to the Chapter as soon as possible. For more information about unit OA elections click here. Contact Mike Smith if you have any questions.
Contact Mike Smith if you can give us a hand on any of the OA activities or events, or have any questions.
CUB SCOUTS
SATURDAY - May 1st
9:00 - 10 am - Registration (garage)
10:00 am - Assembly, flag raising ceremony, greeting, morning briefing - main flag pole
10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Cub Scout Activities Begin
11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Foil dinner cook-out - Each participant responsible for ingredients and his/her own foil dinner, which can be pre-made at home or at camp, and cooked over coals at camp; bring your own utensils, etc. - Cook and eat lunch sometime between 11:00am - 12:30 pm.
12:45 - 2:00 pm - Scout Leaders' Roundtable
1:00 - 3:30 pm - Cub Scout Activities Continue
3:00 pm - Pinewood Derby - behind the lodge. Bring your lawn chairs, etc.
4:00 - 5:30 pm - Webelos Crossing-over Ceremony
5:45 pm - Assemble at parade ground for ‘lawn chair" barbecue and District Awards Program(wear Class A uniforms and bring unit & US flags; lawn chairs; Frisbees - also a jacket, flashlight; and ponchos, raincoat, or umbrella)
6:00 - 7:30 pm - Barbecue and District Awards Program
7:30 - 8:15 pm - Outlaw Division Pinewood Derby, free time; trading post open; campfire preparation, etc.
8:15 pm - Assemble at flagpole to retire the colors
8:30 - 9:30 pm - Camporee Campfire and Order of the Arrow Call-out ceremony at the campfire bowl
9:30 - 11:00 pm - "Scout Movie Night at the Bijou"
11:00 pm - Taps - Quiet time!
FAMILY CAMPERS
FRIDAY - April 30th
3:00 - 11:00 pm - Check-in, setup camp sites, and free time
11:00 pm - Taps . . . Quiet Time
SATURDAY - May 1st
7:00 am - Reveille
7:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast and campsite clean-up
10:00 am - Assembly, flag raising ceremony, greeting, morning briefing - main flag pole10:00 - 11:00 am - Cub Scout Activities Begin
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Foil dinner cook-out - Each participant responsible for ingredients and his/her own foil dinner, which can be pre-made at home or at camp, and cooked over coals at camp.
12:45 - 2:00 pm - Scout Leaders' Roundtable
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Cub Scout Activities Continue
3:00 pm - Pinewood Derby - behind the lodge. Bring your lawn chairs, etc
4:30 - 5:30 pm - Webelos Crossing-over Ceremony
5:45 pm - Assemble at parade ground for "lawn chair" barbecue and District Awards Program(wear Class A uniforms and bring unit & US flags; lawn chairs; Frisbees - also a Jacket, flashlight; and ponchos, raincoat, or umbrella)
6:00 - 7:30 pm - Barbecue and District Awards Program
7:30 - 8:15 pm - Outlaw Division Pinewood Derby, free time; trading post open; campfire preparation, etc.
8:15 pm - Assemble at flagpole to retire the colors
8:30 - 9:30 pm - Camporee Campfire and Order of the Arrow Call-out ceremony at the campfire bowl
9:30 - 11:00 pm - "Scout Movie Night at the Bijou"
11:00 pm - Taps - Quiet time!
SUNDAY - May 2nd
7:00 - 8:30 am - Reveille - Breakfast & Clean-up
9:00 -9: 30 am - Chapel Service (location TBA)
9:30 - Noon - Break Camp, clean-up campsites, depart
Cub Scout Events & Activities
Cub Scout events being planned this year will include: a BB gun range, archery, plastic pop bottle rocket launching, noon foil dinner cooking, leather branding/tooling, whittling chip (wood carving), scavenger hunt, Pinewood Derby, and Webelos Crossing-over Ceremony.
IMPORTANT: Those involved in running a Cub Scout activity need to arrive early enough Saturday morning to have the activity set up and running by 10:00 am.
Cub Scout events will be start 10:00 am. Everyone is asked to assemble at the main flag pole behind the lodge at 10:00 am for a flag ceremony, greeting, and any last minute information.
Again this year, we will have open scheduling so folks can participate in most activities at anytime between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. If an area is busy, move on to the another one and come back later. To give everyone an opportunity to use use the BB gun and archery ranges, issuance of tickets for these areas is being planned.
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The following are some of the Cub Scout events and activities that are tentatively being planned for Saturday:
*BB GUN RANGE – Pack 262 - A BB gun range will be set up for Cub Scouts to do target shooting.
*ARCHERY – Pack 2 - Also for Cub Scouts will be an archery range for budding Robin Hoods
*Depending on how many Cubs want to use the BB gun and archery range, tickets may be issued to ensure that everyone who wishes to shoot will have an opportunity to do so. HELP NEEDED: We're looking for several more people to help with the archery/BB gun ranges. If you have certification in field sports from the Winter Training Rendezvous, we could use your help.
PLASTIC POP BOTTLE ROCKET LAUNCHING - Pack 293 – Back again by popular demand is the ever-popular plastic pop bottle launching range. Those wishing to launch a rocket are asked to build a rocket ahead of time or bring the materials necessary to do so. Click here for more information about plastic bottle rockets.
LEATHER BRANDING/TOOLING – Steve Hall - Again this year, Scouts will get to brand rounds of leather with the Camp Iyataka brand, which can be further personalized with leather tools.
WHITTLING CHIP - Steve Hall – Cub Scouts (Bear rank and above) will be able to work on advancement requirement #19 (pocket knife use and carving). Those taking part in this event will go home with a free pocket knife. Bear and Webelos Scouts can earn the Whittling Chip card at the Spring Rendezvous, which gives them the privilege of carrying a pocketknife at Cub Scout functions only. The Scout must understand the rules for safe use of a pocketknife and handle his pocketknife with care. The Whittling Chip class is scheduled for 12:45 - 2:00 pm at the garage.
SCAVENGER HUNT - Pack 2 - A camp-wide scavenger hunt is being planned for Cub Scouts and anyone interested. Participants will be given a list of items commonly found at the camp, along with items that can be found, begged, and borrowed where Scouts camp.
FOIL MEAL COOKING (Saturday Noon Lunch) – Crew 590 - This event serves several objectives. Its an excellent activity for Scouts, leaders, and families to learn a useful outdoor/camping skill, while at the same time answer the questions, “What's for lunch?” and “When do we eat?” It's also a great opportunity for Cubs and parents to do something together. A cooking area with beds of hot coals will be set up near the garage between the 11:00 am – 1:00 cook and eat your foil meals. Each participant is responsible for the ingredients and cooking of his/her own foil meal, which can be pre-made at home or at camp, and cooked over coals at camp. Click here for more information about foil meal menus, preparation, and cooking.
Each Pack should decide if they'd like to eat as a pack, den, or as a family. As we'd like to keep the activities on schedule, we ask that everyone set aside sufficient time during this period to cook and eat their meal. Please bring your own utensils, napkins, and beverages.
DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY (3:00 pm) – Pack 169 - Cub Scouts may enter a Pinewood Derby car that they've built within the last 12 months. The rules used at previous year's Pinewood Derby will apply. Past years' Pinewood Derby Rules.
Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos divisions, with a special award for the entry with the best craftsmanship, and the most creative entry.
For entrants or entries that don't qualify for the regular Cub Scout races, an “Outlaw” division is being planned for 7:00 pm Saturday evening, where most anything goes. If your too old to compete in the Cub Scout races, or have a car car that doesn't meet official requirements, this race is for you. Outlaw Division Rules.
Pinewood Derby Schedule
Registration (Cubs and Outlaws) 2:00 - 2:55
Judging 3:00 — 3:15
Webelos Division 3:15 — 3:45
Wolf Division 3:50 — 4:20
Bear Division 4:25 - 4:55
Tiger Division 5:00 — 5:30
Awards During Awards Program
Outlaw Division 7:30 — 8:00
Outlaw Awards During campfire
Be sure to check regularly for the latest Pinewood Derby information and updates.
WEBELOS CROSSING OVER CEREMONY (4:30 pm) - Troop 35 - Webelos Scouts who have recently crossed-over or will be crossing over soon to Boy Scouting can take part in the district’s annual Webelos crossing-over ceremony at 4:00 pm Saturday afternoon. The ceremony will take place north of the parade ground, using a rope monkey bridge. More information will be made available at the Rendezvous.
Be sure to check this posting regularly for the latest information and updates.
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