FEBRUARY 2016 ADVENTURE PRINCESSES: RUNNING WATERS. Upcoming Events: Frontier Meeting (2/4), Mardis Gras (2/6), Winter Camp (2/12 2/14)

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1 FEBRUARY 2016 ADVENTURE PRINCESSES: RUNNING WATERS Upcoming Events: Frontier Meeting (2/4), Mardis Gras (2/6), Winter Camp (2/12 2/14)

4 North Royalton YMCA Adventure Princesses 2016 Events (DD) = Dad & Daughter (F) = Family (AP/AG) = Adventure Programs Event (MD) = Mom & Dad Only Event The dates shown below are tentative. Always check the latest issue of the Running Waters or for updated information. January 2016 February 2016 March : Induction Ceremony (F) 07: Frontier Meeting (D) 16: Sled-fest I (DD) 17: Bowling (DD) 23: Sled-fest II (DD) 28: Officer Meeting (D) 04: Frontier Meeting (D) 06: Mardi Gras (MD) (Annual Fundraiser) 12-14: Winter Camp (DD) 25: Officer Meeting (D) 03: Frontier Meeting (D) 06: Father/Daughter Dinner (DD) 20: Easter Party (F) 24: Officer Meeting (D) April 2016 May 2016 June : Frontier Meeting (D) 15: Lake Erie Monster Family (F) 24: Car Race & Fair (F) 28: Officer Meeting (D) 05: Frontier Meeting (D) 26: Officer Meeting (D) 27: Indians Scout Night (F) 30: Memorial Day Parade (DD) 02: Frontier Meeting (D) 3-5: Spring Camp (DD) 23: Officer Meeting (D) 26: Pool Party (DD) July 2016 August 2016 September : 4 th July Parade (DD) 07: Frontier Meeting (D) 10: Boat Race & Picnic (F) TBD: Lake County Captains (DD) 24: Putt-Putt (DD) 28: Officer Meeting (D) 04: Frontier Meeting (D) 05: Mid-Summer Fluff Raid (DD) TBD: NR Home Days Parade (DD) 25: Officer Meeting (D) 28: Breakfast in the Park (DD) 01: Frontier Meeting (D) 11: Recruiting Rally (AP/AG) 18: Recruiting Rally (AP/AG) 22: Officer Meeting (D) TBD: Fishing Derby (DD) October 2016 November 2016 December : Frontier Meeting (D) 07-09: Fall Camp (DD) 16: Car Rally (F) 27: Officer Meeting (D) 03: Frontier Meeting (D) 13: Family Skate (F) 22: Officer Meeting (D) 26: Overnighter (DD) 27: NR Christmas Parade (DD) 01: Frontier Meeting (D) TBD: Christmas Party (F) 22: Officer Meeting (D)

5 2016 Adventure Princess Event Staff Sign Up Modified January 31 st, 2016 Dates Event OIC 1 OIC 2 Outpost 1 Outpost 2 Outpost 3 OUTPOST 4 1/3 Induction Ceremony Wes Brown Dan McCoy Officer Corps x x x 1/16 SledFest 1 David Shefferly x Potawanami x x x 1/23 SledFest II (make-up date) David Shefferly x x x x x 1/17 Bowling Bryan Armbruster x Water Sprites Lakota x x 2/12-2/14 Winter Camp- Camp Y-noah Dan McCoy Scott Miller Officer Corps x x x 3/6 Father-Daughter Dance Don Richter x Moms x x x 3/20 Easter Party/Egg Hunt Ben Rababy Don Richter Sequoias Cherokee Rainbows TBD Lake Erie Monsters Game PJ x x x x x 4/24 Car Race & Fair Vito Cimino Don McKee Bear Clan Princess Grizzlies Amadahy Angels TBD Indians Scout Night Brent Bockman x x x x x 5/30 Memorial Day Parade Legend Maker x x x x x 6/3 Spring Camp - Crooked River Rababy x x x 6/3-6/5 Spring Camp Dan McCoy Scott Miller Officer Corps x x x 6/26 Pool Party Scott Amick x Fire Flies x x x 7/4 July 4th Parade Legend Maker x x x x x 7/10 Boat Race & Picnic Paul Ekey David Shefferly Ageyutsa TBD Lake County Captains John Montgomery x x x x x 7/24 Putt-Putt Dan Peel x x x x x 8/5 Mid-Summer Fluff Raid Storyteller x Officer Corps x x x TBD North Royalton Home Days Parade Legend Maker x x x x x 8/28 Breakfast in the Park Vito Cimino Scott Amick Bear Clan Princess Grizzlies Cherokee Rainbows Amadahi Angels 9/10 Recruiting Rally Scott Miller Dan McCoy Officer Corps x x x 9/17 Recruiting Rally Scott Miller Dan McCoy Officer Corps x x x TBD Fishing Derby Chris Sliwinski Rababy Sequoias x x 10/07 Halloween Dance/Party Adam Albright Don McKee Potawatami 10/07-10/09 Fall Camp Dan McCoy Scott Miller Officer Corps x x x 10/16 Car Rally Tom Miller Val Cimino 11/13 Family Skate Dan Veigh Dan Peel x x x x 11/26 Overnighter Chris Finnecy Val Cimino x Sun Flowers 11/27 Christmas Parade Legend Maker x x x x x TBD Festival of Fluffs Kevin Sexton x Officer Corps x x x 12/11 Christmas Party Tom Miller Vito Cimino Fireflies NOTE: Outposts jobs and responsibilities may change at the discretion of the OIC and or Trail Boss

Forest Territory Report: Sequoias Yetta Hey from the Sequoias. Here we begin our final year of this incredible program. When they said it would go fast, they were not kidding. Enjoy every moment!

6 Forest Territory Report: Sequoias Yetta Hey from the Sequoias. Here we begin our final year of this incredible program. When they said it would go fast, they were not kidding. Enjoy every moment!! Soooooo, we finished of 2015 with a flurry. Had our holiday party, with some new games being brought into the mix. As we started 2016, we had our induction ceremony. Bowling event and SledFest. All were lots of fun. Around the corner is the annual Mardi Gras event, followed by winter camp. Hopefully there will be snow for some sled ridding. Hope to see everyone Bear Clan RW update: Aneen Neeshee, (Hell-o my friends) has gotten off to a great start for the Bear Clan. We all enjoyed the induction ceremony at the new location. Welcome new Sky Territory Outposts. Also welcome all the new officers. We look forward to Fluff Raiding you in the near future! Lots of fun was had by the Bear Clan daughters and dads at bowling. Not a lot of strikes were thrown, but we had ball (HA!). And the hill was fast and the hot chocolate was yummy at SledFest. Thank you to all the officers who made it such a great event. We are looking forward to Winter Camp and seeing all of the Skits and more snow. Until then, Friends Always! The Grizzly Grapevine: The Grizzly Grapevine Since the last vine, the Grizzlies were veeeeery busy. We began January with a rather paltry shownig at Induction. Not our fault, we were busy hibernating. But, we do wish to welcome Mark, Chloe and Elise to our posse. Onward to bowling, where the Grizzlies stuffed their paws into those disgusting, but stylish, red, white and blue bowling shoes, while tossing, bouncing and rolling a fine assortment of gutter balls. Congrats to Avery Breen as she was the Forest drawing winner. The afternoon was sure plenty of fun. Most Grizzlies returned to their winter slumber, except for the Provances. They spent their Saturday evening slipping and sliding at Sled Fest Part Deux. From what I hear, conditions were excellent. January was also packed with ads. And, plenty of them. We Grizzlies are in our 4th year and are willing to do whatever it takes to claim 4th-year superiority. How can you do this, you may ask? By selling almost $1,400 in Mardi Gras advertisements, that's how! It was a rare sight, but we Grizzlies used our giant bear paws to push the Sequoias into second place. Rumor has it, we also have the most raffle ticket sales. We are the champions of the world! Mardi Gras is next but we are all looking forward to camp. You will find us in the warm and comfy lodge! - Grizzly Breath Out

Fearless Fawns update: Yetta Hey. Greetings from the Fearless Fawns.

the induction ceremony. Bowling was alot of fun as usual.

7 Fearless Fawns update: Yetta Hey. Greetings from the Fearless Fawns. The New Year is upon us. Our 4th and final year. And we're ready to have a blast. It was nice to meet all the new girls and dads along with the new officers at the induction ceremony. Bowling was alot of fun as usual. Sledfest was a blast, but cold. The Fawns are gearing up for winter camp. So we'll see you then. Friends Always. The Fearless Fawns. Scott, Sadie and Samantha Amick 2016 Forest Territory Scout

9 SUN TERRITORY REPORT: Ageyutsa Yetta Hey from the Ageyutsa! January sure went by fast, but we had a good time at all of the events. Induction Ceremony was great, and we were glad to welcome in all the new members as well as the new officers. We were also glad to turn over the trophy to the Water Sprites, The Outpost of the Year. Good luck with that at Winter Camp! Bowling was great, as was Sled Fest. We re looking forward to whoopin it up with the other parents at Mardi Gras, and are really excited about Winter Camp! Friends Always! The Sunflowers Bowling was a blast, we had a striking goodtime. Sledfest was a downhill experience. Looking forward to Winter Camp. Thee Lakota January sure was a busy Month. First, we had Induction, congratulation to the new members and the new Officers. Next up was Bowling, thank you Yorktown Lanes. Finally, we had Sledfest, luckily we had enough snow to hold the event. We hope that we have snow for Winter Camp or the girls will be sledding on mud. Come on Mother Nature, snow just for this weekend please, and then go away. Friends Always, Thee Lakota 2016 Sun Territory Scout Adam and Grace Albright

Sled riding was good for the girls and rough on us Dad s bodies. A little more snow would help our aging bodies. It was all good. Thanks Scott for the lights and generator.

10 Water Territory Report: Water Sprites Yetta Hey! The Water Sprites enjoyed the January events starting with the bowling. All tried their best and were even were put to work during the second half of the program. All had fun and no one broke their toes with the bowling balls. Sled riding was good for the girls and rough on us Dad s bodies. A little more snow would help our aging bodies. It was all good. Thanks Scott for the lights and generator. Brooklyn police would like you to donate to their policemen ball dance for parking on the street. Looking forward to Mardi Gras and camp. Go Cavs! Amadahy Angels Official welcome to Mark Lefton and his daughter Miranda to the Angels family at Induction and congrats to the Water Sprites on their Outpost of the Year victory. The Angels showed up in force at Yorktown lanes, and I think in many cases, the girls actually bowled better than the dads. It must have been too cold for the Angels to spread their wings on the sledding hill, not much participation there, but we are hoping for some white stuff at Winter Camp which is right around the corner. Yetta Hay! Friends Always! Vito, Victoria, Elizabeth and Olivia Cimino 2016 Water Territory Scouts

Potawatomi (Poe-tah-wah)-toe-me That is how you say it. Yetta Hey! Happy New Year! Congratulations and Welcome to the newly inducted Dad's and Daughters of the Big Creek Frontier.

We look forward to the fun and excitement we will enjoy together in the coming years. Back at it again after a busy holiday season we enjoyed Induction at the Y.

Knocking down some pins at the alley was fun. The girls loved getting strikes. "How many times can you bounce the ball off the bumper before it reaches the pins?" One dad got it to bounce 6 times.

11 Potawatomi (Poe-tah-wah)-toe-me That is how you say it. Yetta Hey! Happy New Year! Congratulations and Welcome to the newly inducted Dad's and Daughters of the Big Creek Frontier. We hope you enjoy the experience as much as we have. We would like to send a special welcome to our new members Riley and Jared. We look forward to the fun and excitement we will enjoy together in the coming years. Back at it again after a busy holiday season we enjoyed Induction at the Y. We liked watching the new outposts bring in their Patience and Obedience sticks. We tried to pick out the best set, but there were too many good ones, so we couldn't decide. Knocking down some pins at the alley was fun. The girls loved getting strikes. "How many times can you bounce the ball off the bumper before it reaches the pins?" One dad got it to bounce 6 times. The sad thing is he wasn't trying to do that at the time. Can you sled if there is no snow? Ask the Adventure Princesses they know. Even though the snow was limited, the fun was not. We even got donut holes and hot chocolate!!! The Potawatomi look forward to seeing everyone at Winter camp for sledding (with snow this time, hopefully) and making new memories. To all Dad's come to Mardi Gras. It will be a rocking good time!!!!!!!!!!!! Until next time... -Potawatomi The Fireflies The Fireflies had a great January. We kicked off things at the induction ceremony with our patience and obedience sticks. We then moved on to a heated competition of bumper bowling. The Fireflies are now ready for their first winter camp. Look for our glow in the winter night sky as we tackle all of the fun. We hope to see everyone there and all of the dads at Mardi Gras. Friends always! Soaring Phoenix Soaring Phoenix had a great time this month at Bowling and Sled Fest. We are looking forward to Winter Camp! The SPARKS 2016 is off to an eventful start with Induction, bowling and sled fest! That's a lot of patches to add to our vests! Thanks to everyone who made those events memorable. We are Looking forward to winter camp and what the rest of 2016 has to offer. Sparks out! PJ, Kaylee and Chloe Egnaczyk 2016 Fire Territory Scout

12 SKY TERRITORY Shooting Stars Shooting Stars We have a name!!!! Yetta Hey! Sky Territory Outpost #3 (at times referred to as Outpost #2 and Outpost #4 for those keeping track) has decided on our permanent name: We are the Shooting Stars! We held an outpost meeting on Sunday, January 24. The men met and got to know each other and the girls played and got to know each other a bit better. We had each girl put a name in a bowl and then we drew the winning name, Shooting Stars. We also picked our outpost color: Silver (the shiny glittery silver). Near the end of the meeting, we played the new Pie Face game, and all the men and girls took a turn getting whip cream in the face. There were many laughs. Everyone had a grand time getting to know one another better and we are looking forward to many years of making fun memories together. Friends always, Roger and Amelia Bundy Sky Territory, Shooting Stars Outpost Scout Cherokee Rainbows Yetta Hey! The Cherokee Rainbows are excited to get the Adventure Princess program kicked off! We have already enjoyed so many fun activities from Bowling to Sledding, and are looking forward to our first camp in February! Thanks, Friends Always Tom and Skyler Miller 2016 Sky Territory Scouts

28 Storyteller Story The Lesson of the Fire Tail Very long ago, a band of Indians was drying deer meat in the sun. They thought how wonderful it would be to have a small sun to dry the meat better and keep them warm when the big sun set in the evening and it got cold. Of course, they were only dreaming because such a thing would take power and magic, more than their most powerful magicman possessed. But, as the People talked, a tiny bird chirped loudly in a tree above them. The People saw the bird had a very bright red tail that flickered even while it was sitting still. The tribe s Storyteller could speak to animals and asked, "What do you want, little bird?" "Wise One, I do not want, but I bring what you wish for. My tail has a thing called Fire. It is hot like the sun and will comfort you when the winter wind blows, cook your meat, and give you light when the sun is gone." The Storyteller said, "Thank you, little bird. Bring me your fire so I can share it with the People." "It is not that easy," replied the bird. "Have the People gather here in the morning to receive fire. Tell each one to bring a dry branch with pine pitch on it." Then, the bird quickly flew away. The Storyteller told the People what the bird had said. He also said, "We should do what the bird says, for it will bring us much good fortune." So, when the sun rose again, all the People were gathered, each holding a pine pitch branch. A loud chirping in the tree above told them the bird had appeared. The bird talked to them in a voice that all could understand, "The first to catch up to me will be given my fire. But, only if that person does what is right, has patience, and does not lose courage. Follow me!" The bird flew off quickly with the People chasing behind. It flew over rough ground and thick forest, across streams and marshes. Many people could not keep the pace and gave up. They said, "It is too hard! Too fast! Too difficult! Too dangerous!" as they stopped their chase. Finally, a young brave got close to the bird and called, "Give me your fire, little bird, so I can get back to more important matters." "No," replied the bird, "You have no patience. You shall have no fire." Then, a second brave got close to the bird and called, "Give me your fire, little bird, so I will be the most powerful of the People. I have followed you far and have done no wrong." "No," replied the bird, "You think only of yourself and that is bad. You shall have no fire."

The bird looked back and saw that it was no longer being followed so it settled to a branch in a tree to rest. It saw a young girl on the ground nursing an old man that appeared very sick and cold.

29 The bird looked back and saw that it was no longer being followed so it settled to a branch in a tree to rest. It saw a young girl on the ground nursing an old man that appeared very sick and cold. The bird said, "Bring a pine branch and I will give you Fire to keep that man warm and cook your food." The young girl said, "Thank you, little bird, but I must stay with my friend. I do not deserve a magic gift. I am only doing what is right, what my inner voice tells me needs to be done. And, I must stay with this sick man to help him for as long as needed." "You think first of others, so you deserve this gift which you can share with the People," explained the bird. "Bring a stick so you can help this man." So, the young girl quickly brought a branch and the bird lit it from its flickering tail. The young girl built a fire and kept her friend warm through the night. In the morning, he was better so they returned to the village and brought Fire with them. Since that time, the People have had Fire. Kevin and Kaitlyn Sexton 2016 Storytellers

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34 PRINCESS INTERVIEW PATCH HEY! PRINCESSES We would like to know more about each Princess and her dad. Please take a few moments to fill out the Interview Form below. Each Princess that sends in an interview will receive a special patch. Each month in the Running Waters, several interviews will appear, so make sure you check each issue for your Personal Interview. You can mail this form to me at the address below or better yet drop it off at the house and receive a fluff too! Looking forward to hearing from you! **PLEASE INCLUDE PICTURE OF DAD & DAUGHTER** Your Name: Dad s Name: Your Princess Name: Territory: Outpost: School: Grade: Your Age: What do you like about school: Favorite TV Show: Favorite Book: Favorite Song: Favorite Food: Favorite Desert: What activities are you involved in (other than Adventure Princesses): Favorite Princess Event: Favorite Princess Craft: Best Thing you ever did as an Outpost: What new event would you like to see be part of the Princesses: Funniest thing your dad ever did: Length of your trail of fluffs: Number of patches on your vest: Number of beads on your Necklace: REMEMBER TO INCLUDE A PICTURE OF YOU AND YOUR DAD. SEND INTERVIEW TO: David Shefferly rweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org

35 FLUFF RAIDER S LOG: 2016 There will be a patch given to Princesses that Fluff Raid the officers at their homes. The first part of this 2-part patch will be awarded to any Princess who "raids" 14 officers at their home. The second part is for Princesses who "raid" 5 officers after midnight. Use this Fluff Raiders Log to collect signatures from the officers. When you get the 14 regular raids and/or 5 midnight raids, then "Raid" the Awards Maker for the patch(es). OFFICER: NAME: FLUFF COLOR: REGULAR RAID: MIDNIGHT RAID: 1. Trail Boss Dan McCoy Multi 2. Asst. Trail Boss Scott Miller Multi 3. Elder Wes Brown White 4. Fire Maker Chris Sliwinski Black 5. Asst Fire Maker Brent Bokman Maroon 6. Treasurer Keeper Chris Finnecy Gold 7. Tally Keeper Paul Ekey Orange 8. Awards Maker Dan Peel Moss Green 9. Running Waters David Shefferly Beige Editor 10. Web Keeper Bryan Rust Armbruster 11. Legend Maker Don McKee Lt. Pink 12. Asst. Legend Val Cimino Coral Maker 13. Membership Ben Rababy Brown Tracker 14. Asst. John Teal Membership Tracker Montgomery 15. Outfitter Don Richtor Purple 16. Storyteller Kevin Sexton Dark Pink 17. Sky Territory Scout Tom Miller Royal Blue 18. Forest Territory Scout 19. Sun Territory Scout 20. Fire Territory Scout 21. Water Territory Scout Scott Amick Adam Albright PJ Egnaczyk Vito Cimino Green Yellow Red Aqua

F e b r u a r y 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday

Frontier Meeting: 7:30 pm @ Busch Funeral Home 5

7 8 9 10 11 12 Winter Camp 13 Winter Camp 14

36 F e b r u a r y 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Frontier Meeting: 7:30 Busch Funeral Home 5 6 Mardi Gras! Winter Camp 13 Winter Camp 14 Winter Camp Officer Meeting: 7:30 Busch Funeral Home

37 YMCA of Greater Cleveland North Royalton YMCA State Rd. North Royalton, OH Adventure Princesses The Big Creek Frontier 2016 Frontier Name Daughter Phone Address and Officers Trail Boss Dan McCoy McKenzee Joyce Dr. Parma, OH Assistant Trail Boss Scott Miller Samantha / Marissa Dalebrook Ave. Brookpark, OH assttrailboss@thebigcreekfrontier.org Elder Wes Brown Mackenzie Priscilla Ave. Parma, OH elder@thebigcreekfrontier.org Fire Maker Chris Sliwinski Olivia (440) W. Sprague Rd. North Royalton, OH firemaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Asst. Fire Maker Treasure Keeper Brent Bokman Arianna Royalton Rd. North Royalton, OH asstfiremaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Chris Finnecy Charlotte Glen Abbey Dr. North Royalton, OH treasurekeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org Tally Keeper Paul Ekey Grace Walden Dr. Hinckley, OH tallykeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org Awards Maker Dan Peel Isabelle Woodway Ave. Parma, OH awardsmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org RW Editor Web Keeper David Shefferly Bryan Armbruster Ashley Wakefield Run, Hinckley, OH rweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org Angela webkeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org Legend Maker Don McKee Kaila Kenilworth Avenue, Parma, OH legendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Asst. Legend Maker Membership Tracker Val Cimino Gianna Tanglewood Dr. North Royalton, OH asstlegendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Ben Rababy Sophia Silver Tree Trail, North Royalton, OH membershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Asst. Membership Tracker John Montgomery Outfitter Don Richter Destiny / Faith / Serenity Gwyneth Brownfield Dr. Parma, OH asstmembershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org Jameson Rd. Parma, OH outfitter@thebigcreekfrontier.org Storyteller Kevin Sexton Kaitlyn Glen Abbey Dr. North Royalton, OH storyteller@thebigcreekfrontier.org Forest Territory Scout Sun Territory Scout Water Territory Scout Fire Territory Scout Sky Territory Scout Scott Amick Sadie / Samantha (440) Fordham Ln. Broadview Hts, OH forestscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Adam Albright Grace Krueger Parma, OH sunscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Vito Cimino Victoria / Elizabeth Thornhurst Dr. North Royalton, OH waterscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org PJ Egnaczyk Kaylee (440) Whittington Dr. Parma, OH firescout@thebigcreekfrontier.org Tom Miller Skyler Pershing Parma, OH skyscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org

MARCH 2016 ADVENTURE PRINCESSES: RUNNING WATERS. Upcoming Events: Frontier Meeting (3/3), Father / Daughter Dinner (3/6), Easter Party (3/20)

MARCH 2016 ADVENTURE PRINCESSES: RUNNING WATERS Upcoming Events: Frontier Meeting (3/3), Father / Daughter Dinner (3/6), Easter Party (3/20) North Royalton YMCA Adventure Princesses 2016 Events (DD)