Laveen Boy Scout to attend the 2010 National Scouting Jamboree
Posted by somovillager on July 8, 2009
Kohl Butteweg began scouting as a Tiger Cub in First Grade. As a member of Pack 319 at Southwest School, Kohl continued from Tiger Cub to a Webelos Scout in Fifth Grade earning the Arrow of Light badge. Currently Kohl is the rank of Life Scout and remains an active member of Boy Scout Troop 205 in Laveen.
Kohl continues to be involvement with the Laveen community. He is active in the Laveen Baptist Church as well as volunteering for numerous community events. For the past several years, Kohl has participated in the Laveen Community Parade and the Laveen Annual BBQ. Kohl has performed in several color guard teams at the July 4th Naturalization ceremony at South Mountain Community College. Kohl is a member of the Fairfax High School golf team.
Along with community and school activities, Kohl has continued to grow in scouting. He is currently the Chapter Chief of the Oraibi Chapter within the Order of the Arrow. The Order of the Arrow is the Boy Scout National Honor Society. As a Life Scout, Kohl is working on his Eagle project, a Flag Retirement Ceremony and proper flag etiquette presentation. At the troop level, Kohl currently holds the position of Order of the Arrow Troop representative.
Kohl Butteweg has the opportunity to participate in the 2010 Boy Scout National Jamboree, celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Boy Scouting in America. As part of Jamboree Troop 2028, Kohl was elected by the troop members to the position of Senior Patrol Leader.
Between July 16th and July 26th, Troop 2028 will be on a tour visiting historical sites, natural wonders, exciting cities, and national museums. On the itinerary are visits to historic Boston, visits to Lexington and Concord, the Empire State building, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, historic Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Washington D.C., and much more.
Between July 26th and August 5th, 2010, Kohl will be attending the National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. The National Jamboree site will encompass 12 square miles and will be attended by 45, 000 + Scouts and Scouters. This is truly a once in a lifetime event and will develop lifelong friendships with other scouts from throughout the United States.
Kohl will participate in fund raising activities such Scout-o-Rama ticket sales, popcorn sales and scheduled gift wrapping events at bookstores. Kohl continues to look for opportunities to raise money. If you would like to support Kohl in his efforts to attend the 2010 Boy Scout National Jamboree, an account has been established at Bank of America. In order to make a donation to the account, the check should be made to Kohl Butteweg and the Account Number of 457015550156 should be written in the memo portion of the check.
If you have any questions, you may contact Kohl Butteweg at 602-828-9453 or his e-mail address of Kohlbutteweg@yahoo.com or Robert Butteweg at 480-206-3078 or my e-mail address of rbutteweg@q.com. Kohl and I would like to thank you for your continued support.
Kohl Butteweg
Senior Patrol Leader, Jamboree Troop 2028
Robert Butteweg
First Assistant Scoutmaster, Jamboree Troop 2028
