Requirement 7a of the Communication Merit Badge says:
7a. Write to the editor of a magazine or your local newspaper to express your opinion or share information on any subject you choose. Send your message by fax, email or regular mail. Here are some contact links to consider: Kansas City Star: http://www.kansascity.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/submit-a-letter/ Scouting Magazine: http://scoutingmagazine.org/contact/letter/ http://www.435mag.com/Contact-Us Board Meeting 1st and 3rd Tues at 7: http://parkvillemo.gov/government/agendas-minutes/board-of-aldermen/board-aldermen-meetings/
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There is a permanent orienteering course that can be customized at Shawnee Mission Park.
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMBD4K_Shawnee_Mission_Park_TRIM_Course_Shawnee_Kansas There is also one at Ernie Miller Park. http://www.ptoc.org/htdocs/trimCrs.html You can choose your own markers at Shawnee Mission Park so that you make a 1 mile course for the first class requirement. From the PTOC president: "Users of the TRIM course at Shawnee Mission Park make up their own course. There are 71 permanent markers set throughout the park. You may visit them in any order. Leaders could specify which markers to visit, hide the control codes on the clue sheet, and require the scouts to record the control code that they find when they arrive at the control location. The TRIM course at Ernie Miller Park only has 7 or 8 controls. I don't necessarily recommend it for the Scouts. " http://jcprd.com/park_admin/pdf/smp-map.pdf short URL: bit.do/kc-compass For boy-scout camping near Kansas City, consider:
Camp Naish (off season-camping, some of which is free) https://www.hoac-bsa.org/off-season-camping-naish Weston Bend State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/weston-bend-state-park -unfortunately near a busy railroad track Platte Falls Conservation Area -Archery range -Camping with permit for youth groups camp map more info brochure Smithville Lake -call to reserve for boy scouts, or it requires a 2-night minimum https://www.claycountymo.gov/Parks/Smithville_Lake/Camping/Camp_Branch_Campground Shawnee Mission Park -Orienteering course -2 group campsites, but no nearby restrooms For Wyandotte County troops: Wyandotte Co. Lake Park -Archery range Reed's Memorial Wilderness Area -Archery range -excellent equestrian trails for backpacking -group permit required, 30 days notice Lake Jacomo, Fleming Park -canoe rentals -bison Watkin's Mill State Park https://mostateparks.com/park/watkins-mill-state-park Guy B. Park Conservation Area -group permit required, 30 days notice short URL: http://bit.do/kc-camps |
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