Gamehaven Furlough
Hello Scout Families, leaders and volunteers,
For the past three weeks we have been sending emails to our Scout families and volunteers preparing you all for the Furlough we are taking. Furlough is starting Monday, June 29th for the entire Gamehaven Staff. We are expected to be back in the office on Monday, August 3rd. Until that time we have put together information for contacting volunteers who have committed to taking care of certain things while we are out. However, there will be things that will have to wait until we get back to the office. When we do get back we will be working quickly to get things set up for another Scouting season.
Thank you
Gamehaven Staff

Thank you for checking out our Gamehaven Council Furlough page. We are sorry that we are not here to serve you right now but, you are important to us and we want to help. Below you will find information that may be helpful to answering questions you might have. During this time we have a board member checking any mail we receive while we are away. Any donations or pledge payments can still be sent to our address: 607 E Center St, Rochester, MN 55904
If you have a general question that you do not find your answer below please feel free to email:
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Chris Hahn- Council Commissioner at Gamehaven Council
These email addresses are monitored by volunteers, please allow 2 days for a response. If you have a more urgent matter please text or call 507-722-2359
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YOUTH PROTECTION ISSUE:
Youth Protection Incident and Membership Standards Infraction: Applies to all incidents or infractions -- not limited to Scouting activities. Serious youth-protection policy violations, incidents or membership standards infractions of members (youth), leaders, parents or volunteer can include, but is not limited to, Code of Conduct violations https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/bsa-scouter-code-of-conduct/, assault, threats or acts of violence, arrest for a crime or listing on Sex Offender Registry, etc.
Process for Reporting
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Call Richard Avery - 612-210-4774
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Fill out the Youth Protection/Membership Infraction Incident Information Form (forms can be found on the "forms page" of this website) or report online at: https://bsapublicintakeportal.secure.force.com/
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If you feel you need for a more immediate response the Boy Scouts of America has set up the Scouts First Helpline (https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/scouts-first-helpline/) #1-844-Scouts1
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INCIDENT REPORTING
COVID-19 Exposure: Please utilize Incident Reporting COVID-19Supplemental Instructions
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Call 507-722-2359
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Fill out the Incident Reporting Tool (found on forms page of this website) or report online at: https://bsapublicintakeportal.secure.force.com/
Near Miss: This is for programs like Cope and Climbing Activities, Aquatic Activities, etc. in which something went wrong (equipment failed, like a carabiner breaking or a roping coming apart or sail on a boat failing), but there was no injury, illness or damage by definition but that had the potential to have done so.
Process for Reporting
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Call 507-722-2359
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Fill out the Near Miss Reporting Tool (found on forms page) or report online at: https://bsapublicintakeportal.secure.force.com/
Less-Serious Medical Treatment: Less-serious medical incidents are those occurring in connection with Scouting activities, including travel to or from the activity, requiring medical treatment beyond Scout-given first aid (any trip to a Doctor, ER or Urgent Care for injury or illness). Any incident where an Accident or Sickness Claim (e.g. HSR) can be filed fits into this category.
Process for Reporting
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Call 507-722-2359
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Fill out the Incident Reporting Tool (found on forms page ) or report online at: https://bsapublicintakeportal.secure.force.com/
Serious Incident: Serious incidents occurring in connection with Scouting activities, including travel to or from the activity. Serious incidents include, but may not be limited to: Sexual or physical abuse (after ensuring the victim is cared for and reporting to law enforcement), fatalities, potentially life-threatening injuries (e.g., any amputation, brain injury, loss of sight, paralysis, etc.) or requiring air-ambulance transportation, accidents resulting in the hospitalization of three or more people, communicable disease outbreaks (e.g., measles, norovirus, etc.), mass casualties (10 or more people who are injured or sick at a Scouting activity), explosions or events resulting in significant damage to property and any incidents where media attention is anticipated.
Process for Reporting
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Call Richard Avery 612-210-4774
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Fill out the Incident Reporting Tool (found on forms page ) or report online at: https://bsapublicintakeportal.secure.force.com/
HIAWATHA DISTRICT
Serving the communities of: Byron, Chatfield, Dover, Eyota, Rochester, Stewartville and Spring Valley
If you have questions about future events, district meetings, how to help Scouting in your community or general questions please contact:
Dave Moertel - Hiawatha District Chairman
507-202-8504 or moertel.david@mayo.edu
If you have questions about a Pack or Troop, unit operations or concerns, starting a new unit or about monthly rountable meetings, contact:
Jeff Kranz - Hiawatha District Commissioner
507-273-5050 or jakranz@msn.com
If you have questions about Eagle Scout Projects, Eagle Board of reviews or Approval of Eagle Scout projects please contact:
Tom Finck or Tim Alexander at hiawathadistrictadvancement@gmail.com
SUGAR LOAF DISTRICT
Serving the communities of: Altura, Dakota, Elgin, Harmony, Lanesboro, Lewiston, Mabel, Millville, Plainview, Preston, Rollingstone, Rushford, St. Charles, Wabasha and Winona.
If you have questions about future events, district meetings, how to help Scouting in your community or general questions please contact:
Tom DeMarais - Sugar Loaf District Chairman:
507-458-5767 or
If you have questions about a Pack or Troop, unit operations or concerns, starting a new unt or about monthly Roundtable meeting contact:
Randy Hyde - Sugar Loaf District Commissioner
507-450-8873 or R.Hyde@peerless.chain.com
If you have questions about Eagle Scout Projects, Eagle board of reviews or Approvals of Eagle Projects please contact:
Steve Hayes - Sugar Loaf District Eagle Board Chairman
507-429-7800 or Skhayes@day1technology.com
WAKPAOTA DISTRICT
Serving the communities of: Blooming Prairie, Cannon Falls, Dodge Center5, Goodhue, Hayfield, Kasson, Kenyon, Lake City, Mantorville, Mazeppa, Medford, Oronoco, Owatonna, Pine Island, Red Wing, Wanamingo, West Concord and Zumbrota.
If you have questions about future events, district meetings, how to help Scouting in your community or general questions please contact:
Dondi Stender - Wakpaota District Chairman
402-516-6928 or dondistender@gmail.com
If you have questions about a pack or troop, unit operations or concerns, starting a new unit or about monthly roundtable meeting contact:
Kurt Carlstrom - Wakpaota District Commissioner
507-261-1444 or Bigshooter_kc@yahoo.com
If you have questions about Eagle Scout projects, Eagle Boards of review or Approval of an Eagle project please contact:
Kevin Van De Walker - Wakpaota District Eagle Board Chairman
507-213-4623 or Flagstickup@hotmail.com
If you have questions about Youth protect training, or other online training, please contact :
Jim Mosser - Wakpaota District Training Chairman
719-663-4459 or ltcmosser@gmail.com