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Hello Venturers!
It is hard to believe that we are less than one
month away from WorldFest 2015: An International Experience! As we draw ever
nearer to the event, our lineup is growing increasingly more awesome! Just to fill you in on more of the fun, we now also have dunk-tanks, inflatable jousting, an amazing training
schedule lined up, a GPS course, an incredible shooting sports facility and so much more! The Area 4 VOA is super excited to announce that our event is now officially the largest non– Council Venturing event in the Central Region! At the time of this publication, we are just a couple short of 300!!! I am super excited to see how quickly Seven Ranges Scout Reservation is going to come to life over the course of a weekend. Myself along with the rest of the Area 4 VOA is looking forward to meeting all of you! I hope you enjoy this first edition of the WorldFest newsletter! Make sure to check out the information about Medical Records for
WorldFest 2015 and check out more info on the programs
available! I can’t wait to welcome you to WorldFest in a couple of
weeks for an amazing weekend of Venturing fun and fellowship!
Yours in Venturing, Nate Steele
Newsletter of WorldFest 2015 | Central Region Area 4 Venturing
In This Issue:
Driving Directions 1
WorldFest Update 1
The Necker! 2
Dunk Tank!!! 2
Apply for Area VOA 2
How to Check In 3
Message from SE 3
Program Info 4
FAQ 5
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Issue 1 - April 1st, 2015
Get Your Necker!
Do you want to help plan WorldFest 2016? Step up, and consider applying for
the Area 4 Venturing Officers’ Association! Being part of C4VOA is fun and
running an Area WorldFest is a BLAST! You can talk to youth who have
served at WorldFest including current and past Area and Region Officers. They have all had an amazing, life changing experience, and you can too. Please consider becoming an Area officer or get excited and step up and join or form your own Council VOA. Get your application here and send it in! You can apply at any time, we just may have a need!
Application available at: www.tinyurl.com/Area4App
Apply for Area 4 VOA
The order has been finalized for you WorldFest 2015 neckers! Commonly referred to in the United
States as neckerchiefs, WorldFest’s official Group
Identity for the weekend will be these custom neckers, as they are referred to in the international Scouting community. You can bring a neckerchief slide or learn to tie the International Friendship Knot
and show off your limited edition WorldFest 2015 necker! Limited quantities will be available for sale at WorldFest in addition to the one given to each
participant.
Dunk Tank!!! Have you met the 2014– 2015 Central Region Venturing President Emily Mausshardt? Have you seen the host of the Central Connection and Central Region Venturing President– elect Brian Parro? Have you heard of the Central Region Venturing Advisor, Kris Zahrobsky? Do you think it would be fun to send these people swimming in a Dunk Tank? Area 4 challenged these Region leaders to do the dunk tank if
WorldFest got 300 participant! You’ve
earned the right, let’s dunk ‘em!
Emily Mausshardt Brian Parro Kris Zahrobsky
Cost is a $1 donation to the World Scouting Fund
Dear Venturers of Area 4 and Beyond;
Let me be the first to welcome you to Seven Ranges Scout Reservation, home of the Summer Camp Operations of Buckeye Council. We are excited to host each of you for what looks to be an exciting weekend of outdoor activity and adventure.
Seven Ranges first hosted Scouts in 1987 and since has been a place many look forward to coming back to each year for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. We take great pride in Buckeye Council with this property. 7R, as we like to call it, is nearly 900 acres of wilderness and developed property, we boost an 1,100 seat dining hall, Leadership Village with indoor housing for 96,
numerous hiking trails, Shooting Sports facility (Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol), a 56+ acre lake with fishing and other waterfront activities, and many more program areas.
We hope you enjoy your time here with us and hope to see you back soon!
Yours in Scouting;
David P. Truax Scout Executive, Buckeye Council BSA Inc.
Message from the Scout Exec
When you arrive at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation, your Crew President and Advisor, Ship Boatswain and Skipper, or Contingent Advisors and Youth Leader should go to the Administration building to check in.
You will need 2 copies of your roster, a copy of your paid receipt, BSA Medical Forms for all members of your contingent (including staff), and any special needs in writing. You will receive your Lodging Assignments, Wristbands (which need to be worn all weekend), Ammo Chits, WorldFest2015 Necker and Patch, and a
schedule of activities.
You need BSA Class A & B Annual Medical Records completed. This does not require a doctors signature, just some medical information for safety. Here is a link to the BSA Annual Medical Record form: www.tinyurl.com/WorldFestMedical
When you check in at WorldFest2015, you will need to have a BSA medical form to give to the
Risk Management Chair at check in. Crews will need to turn in a copy of their medical forms and they should keep an additional copy with a Crew Advisor for all participants. If you are on staff, you too need to bring your medical form and file it with the Risk Management Chair when you
check in. There will be at least 2 RNs at WorldFest all weekend for any medical issues that
arise. Medical forms will be returned to the Crew Advisor at check out.
How to Check– In
WorldFest Programs
Friday Night Fun
After your Crew checks in and sets up camp, come down to the Dining Hall for an Open House Party with snacks and music! Throughout check in, there will be ice breakers and team bonding games, followed by Open Mic Night at 10pm. Advisors can grab a cup of coffee and talk with Camp Commissioners in the Advisors Coffee Lounge under the dining hall.
Saturday Activities
Saturday morning will open up with some amazing activities, including rock climbing, an obstacle course, jousting, a National Guard exhibit, mountain man encampment, low COPE, shooting sports and geocaching. These events are going on all morning and also during the Afternoon Activity time at 2:30.
Starting off the afternoon will be the International Midway (more details below) as well a Dunk Tank fundraiser for the World Scouting Fund, a Columbus Zoo exhibit, Meet the Presidents, and Tonweya Indian Dancers.
After the International Feast for dinner, there will be an Interfaith Worship Service and Area 4 Court of Honor before breaking off into more programs.
In the evening, we will be having Venturing Discussions, including topics like “Building Stronger Crews”, “Building Stronger Council VOAs”, and “Area & Region Support– How Can We Help?” where we can work together and use each other’s experiences to strengthen our programs.
International Midway
The International Midway is right after lunch and is a chance for Venturers to see a bunch of cool stuff. There will be vendors from the National Scout Shop, World Scouting Museum, Amateur Radio, Sheriff’s Department, and local Fire Department. In addition, every Council will have a booth to showcase something fun for Venturers to do! Also, participants can go through CPR certification for just $5!
Saturday Training Sessions
Trainings are all on Saturday morning and include a Sea Scout training with the Area 4 Sea Scout Commodore, “Putting the WOW into Your Venturing Program” with Area 4 Venturing President Nate Steele, “International Scouting Adventures” with Area 2 Associate Advisor Matt Bursley, and “Technology in Venturing” with Central Region Venturing President– elect Brian Parro. All trainings are 30 minutes long, packed full with insightful tips on how to improve your Crew’s Venturing program! Great for Youth and Advisors alike!
Also, on Saturday afternoon, Area 4 VP of Training Nathan Jarosz is leading Mentoring Others Training, required for the Summit Award.
Sunday Morning
Start your day off right with a hearty breakfast before you hit the road! Also, WorldFest 2016
information will be released with the new theme officially announced!
Contact Info:
WorldFest 2015 Administration
Central Region Area 4 Venturing President:
Nate Steele
Central Region Area 4 Venturing
Advisor:
Duane Zobrist
Central Region Venturing Associate
Advisor for Communications:
Steven Myers
Q: What are my options for lodging?
A: WorldFest has a couple of different lodging options. If you were
one of the first participants to register, you have been notified that you will have housing in a cabin for the weekend. If you do not have a
tent, WorldFest will provide you with a canvas tent on a platform with
cots for the weekend. If you want to use your own tent, feel free to bring it!
Q: My best friend heard about WorldFest, can he/ she still
register?
A: Registration closes on April 3rd. After April 3rd, we will not be able to accept any more participants because all materials for the weekend will have already been ordered.
Q: What is the uniform for the weekend?
A: Since this is Venturing, there is no “official” uniform, so you will not be denied access to the dining hall if you are not wearing the spruce green uniform shirt. Our “Group Identity” for the weekend will be the
WorldFest necker, and we encourage everyone to wear it the entire
weekend, either with the official uniform, your Crew’s uniform, or any Venturing shirt. If you want new Venturing apparel, check out the Central Region Venturing Store: www.tinyurl.com/CRVstore.
Q: What food is provided to participants?
A: Amazing food will be served the entire weekend. There will be a Cracker Barrel on Friday night, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snacks on Saturday, and Breakfast on Sunday.
Q: What are the new sleeping guidelines with the Membership
Age Changes?
A: There will be 4 sleeping categories. Participants will be divided based on Gender, and then again based on Age. Here are the groups:
Male 13-17 Female 13-17
Male 18+ Female 18+
Q: How many Venturers will be attending WorldFest?
A: We are expecting over 300 Venturers to come to 7 Ranges for an amazing weekend of Venturing fun!
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