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 SCOUTING VISION
Scouting Vision: Delivering the Promise
By Scout Executive, Rick Reeve
The Concho Valley Council Board of Directors approved the 2011-2015 “Delivering the Promise” Strategic Plan last week at our March Board Meeting. The “Delivering the Promise” Strategic Plan will be the council’s road map as well as my own for the next four years. We will begin to do what this council does best, BETTER!
I would like to begin by thanking all the volunteers that participated in the surveys and meetings to develop this plan and for Concho Valley Council President Joe Will Ross for heading up the Leadership Pillar, Vice President Don Griffis Finance, Vice President Michael Jenike Membership and Program and Vice President Julie Seay for Marketing. The process began in late fall of 2010 when Concho Valley Council Vice President of Administration Joe Will Ross and I attended the Boy Scouts of America National Meeting
and attended the new MS Strategic Planning Sessions facilitated by Ignacio Gonzalez, Team Leader Council Management Solution. Who later came to San Angelo to host our council wide orientations, SWOT Analysis prioritization, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats; prioritizations and goals and objective setting. We began the process by developing surveys that volunteers completed, staff and board members conducted individual SWOT analysis, committees were recruited and the fun began.
You may view the SWOT Assessment and complete strategic plan documents at www.cvcbsa.org but I do want to highlight a few items that we will be working on over the next four years:
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- Increase Trained leaders by 5% annually
- Increase membership by 2% annually
- Implement succession planning
- Promote a unified image of the Concho Valley Council
- Review the current council district structure
- Conduct a capital campaign
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If you have questions on any of the four pillars of the “Delivering the Promise” Strategic Plan please feel free to contact any of our pillar chairs listed above or staff advisors, Rick Reeve, Leadership and Governance; Lisa Mahler, Membership/Program; Geoff Parker, Marketing; and David Thompson and Teno Navarro on Fundraising.
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SUMMER CAMP 2011
Scoutmasters and scouts don't forget about summer camp at Camp Sol Mayer!! Our
dates are June 12-18, June 19-26 and June 25-July 02. Remember to sign up
early as a troop so you can get the camping site you want!!
Many enhancements have been made to the program from past years based on input of Scouts and
Scouters.
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Adult leader training will be emphasized and available to give new and veteran leaders insight
into the Scouting program.
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We will implement a new pre-registration format for signing-up for merit badges. This will allow
us to get a better view of the demand for specific badges well ahead of camp. We will be able
to adjust the program to meet the needs of Scouts better this way. In order to ensure your
Scouts get to take the Merit Badges they want, make sure you get the pre-registration sheet
found at the end of the Leaders Guide into the council office as soon as your fees are completely paid.
Registration will be on a first come, first served basis, so get your fees paid early and take
advantage of the early bird discount.
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We are also adding a third week of camp as an option. Each week will allow for 100 Scout
participants and their adult volunteers. Once pre-registration for a particular week reaches the
100 Scout mark, that week of camp will be closed and units will be placed in their second week
option.
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| 2011 LONE STAR FELLOWSHIP
By Tyler Coplen, Vice Chief of Communications
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As the New Vice Chief of Communications for the Wahinkto Lodge, it is my responsibility to make all members of the lodge aware of the Upcoming Events. I would like to strive to get more dormant members and new members of the lodge excited to get active again.
There are many activities
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up that all members of the OA can join together in cheerful service, brotherhood, and fellowship. One of my favorite events of the year is The Lone Star Fellowship (SR2-3S Conclave). This Year it is being held at Texas A&M University in College Station during the weekend of July 15-17. I would like to encourage all members of the Wahinkto Lodge to come to this event. It is a great weekend for fun and fellowship. Last year, this event was held at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Our lodge had less than 15
members attend this event last year.
This year, as a lodge, we would like to see over 40 members attend this event. This event is full of classes and activities to grow your knowledge of what the OA is all about. A lot of members have the notion that the OA is all about work and no fun; but if you attend this event you will see that those notions are wrong. Registration for this event will begin soon, so be sure to register for this event. Hope to see you there!
To register for the 2011 Lone Star Fellowship, click on the banner below:
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NEW OUTDOOR PROGRAM GUIDE AVAILABLE
 The National Camping Task Force has completed a revision of the former Camping Committee Guide. The new Camping and Outdoor Program Committee Guide, is designed to help councils and districts offer a balanced outdoor program that delivers the promise of Scouting from Cub Scouting to Venturing and Sea Scouting.
The new publication emphasizes integration of partner committees (Conservation, COPE/Climbing, Aquatics, Shooting, Properties, Maintenance, Risk Management, and Health and Safety) to achieve the program goals of the council. The appendix includes a self-assessment tool to help councils identify areas for improvement.
Download your copy at:
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/pdf/34786_WB.pdf
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BeAScout
UPDATE
HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR UNIT GOOGLE PIN TO MANAGE YOUR BeAScout LEADS?
How Units Manage Leads
Leads!
That’s what will make your unit grow. BeAScout helps generate leads.
A “lead” is someone who shows an interest in Scouting. Leads (mostly parents) look for units in their neighborhoods and then send a message to find out more about the unit. The goal of the BeAScout campaign is to turn leads into registered members. To do this, one or more people must manage the leads.
Both councils and units are responsible for managing leads. This document will explain how units can manage leads from MyScouting.
Who can manage unit leads?
From MyScouting, certain people will have access to BeAScout to manage unit pin and unit leads. They are Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, or Crew Advisors, along with Unit Committee Chairs, Chartered Organization Representatives, and the primary and alternate contacts set up in Step 1 below.
Unit Leader Tasks
- Update the Pin. All registered units will appear as pins on the Google map. Unit leaders will want to make sure that their unit information is correct on the pins.
You can also select the information to appear on the Google pin.
If you don’t update your pin, then only council information will show on the Google bubble.
- Manage the Leads. Once you’ve completed Step 1, your primary and alternate contacts will be notified when a lead is interested in your unit. They must follow up with these leads.
All
of the necessary information to contact this parent is on this page. You can view the information the lead submitted (Edit), the lead’s name, address, phone, and e-mail; the date when they first made contact; questions or comments they submitted (a red flag means it needs follow up); the number of youth interested in Scouting; the status of this lead; notes
that you or other people who work leads can enter (so you know what each other has done); and how they heard about Scouting.
Check your Unit Lead Management often so that no leads are neglected.
For more information go to:
www.scouting.org/training/adult/supplemental/beascout.aspx
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ROBOTICS MERIT BADGE INTRODUCED
The BSA will officially launch the new Robotics merit badge on April 12 during National Robotics Week and in conjunction with the VEX Robotics World Championship in Orlando from April 14 to 16.
With this merit badge, the BSA has incorporated 14 months of development and input from more than 150 youth members, leaders, and industry professionals from across the nation. To earn the badge, Scouts will spend approximately 10 hours designing a robot and keeping log books, among other requirements. This merit badge is part of the BSA’s new curriculum emphasis on STEM: science, technology, engineering, and math. More than 10,000 Robotics merit badges are expected to be earned in its first year.
 The BSA focus on STEM gives Scouts critical skills that are relevant and needed in our competitive world. The study of robotics helps provide opportunities for youth at all levels of Scouting to develop an enhanced interest in science, technology, engineering,
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mathematics, and to receive recognition for their achievement in these areas.
“This technology (Robotics) is one that holds the keys to solving some of the greatest issues of the day—healthcare, search and rescue, security,” said Lyndon Bridgwater, Design Engineer for NASA. “The BSA merit badge program is helping youth plan their destination to the future.
Perhaps most interesting, the first 100 Scouts in America to earn the Robotics Merit Badge will receive a badge that has flown on the last shuttle mission this month.
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SCOUTING WEB SITES
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FAMILY FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
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The Family Friends of Scouting (FOS) is an annual, council-wide presentation conducted in every Pack, Troop, Crew, and Post between January and April. The Family FOS campaign asks parents and families to consider financially supporting the Scouting program in an effort to provide a better program for more youth.
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PARTICIPATION IS EASY:
Schedule a 5-7 minute time at a unit meeting when a district representative can make the Friends of Scouting presentation.
Let your District Executive know when that time will be. Some good opportunities to make the presentation may include Pack Blue & Gold, Troop Courts of Honor, or any event where all parents will be present.
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Support the presentation by welcoming & introducing the presenter to your unit at the beginning of the allotted time.
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FREE CLOTH ADVANCEMENT:
If your unit participates in the 2011 Family Friends of Scouting program and achieve your unit goal and participation goal, you can receive free rank advancement patches for all your Scouts until March 31, 2012. This includes Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and the Arrow of Light patches for the Cub Scout program. Boy Scout patches include Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle (excluding the Eagle Kit). Awards for the Venturing program are the Gold, Bronze and Silver.
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DONOR RECOGNITION:
Recognition items are presented to families who make contributions and/or pledges of support. These recognition items include:
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Unit Participation Ribbon
• Gifts up to $49 –FOS sticker for each vehicle
• Gifts of $50 – FOS TEXAS temporary patch
• Gifts of $100 – TEXAS FOS Council Shoulder Patch
• Gifts of $185 - CVCBSA Scout Coin
• Gifts of $250 – CVCBSA Knife
• Gifts of $500 – CVCBSA Paperweight
• Gifts over $1000 – Gold Eagle Pin
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To find out more about your unit’s participation and pledge goal, or to schedule your unit’s presentation, please contact you District Executive.
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Amistad District: Gerardo Martinez, (830) 279-1824
Permian Basin District: Teno Navarro, (520) 271-8374
Amangi Trail District: Geoffrey Parker (325) 716-8601
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NATIONAL CAMPING SCHOOL
The purpose of National Camping School is to provide adults with a learning experience and training related to the operation of council camp. The key Staff members will, in turn, train and supervise other staff personnel in your Council camping program.
Council events require having NCS trained leaders in several areas. If you are interested in attending this training to help run Council events, please contact the council office.
Some of the areas Concho Valley Council needs most include:
Camp Management:
Training for camp directors and assistant camp directors of Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, and Family Camp Administrators for council-organized family camping, Boy Scout/Varsity Scout resident camps, Venturing resident camps, and local council High Adventure bases. Highlights include the methods of Scout camping, program resources and management, staff recruiting, staff training, staff organization and management, equipment and supplies, health and safety protection, commissary operation, maintenance
of camp facilities, principles of camp planning, records and bookkeeping, trading post operation, and customer service.
Camp Program:
For program directors of Cub/Webelos Scout, Boy Scout/Varsity Scout and Venturing resident camps. This group will receive detailed information on building an effective program staff, coordinating the camp program, maintaining staff morale, counseling and developing program staff teamwork, and staff training.
Cub Scout/Webelos Scout Aquatics Supervisor:
A four–day course designed for training of supervisors of Cub Scout day camp or resident camp aquatics. The prerequisite is either BSA Lifeguard or American Red Cross lifeguard training. This section includes administration of the Cub Scout aquatics program (recreational swimming and basic learn-to-swim instruction).
Cub /Webelos Scout Day Camp Administration:
A three-day course for on-site day-camp directors, on-site day-camp program directors, and council day-camp advisers/administrators. Comprehensive training on all aspects of the day camp operation, including methods of day camping, program scheduling and resources, staff organization, recruiting and training, and health and safety protection. Prerequisite: participants must have completed Cub Scout Leader Training (any leader specific section), either in the classroom or on line at the following link: www.scouting.org/volunteer/training.
A copy of the certificate of training is required.
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BACK
TO GILWELL
In 1911, Baden-Powell took the first steps in training Scouting’s adult leaders by organizing a series of lectures for Scouters. He made great strides in the years that followed, culminating in 1919 with the establishment of Wood Badge training.
Wood Badge recipients now number more than 100,000 Scouters around the world. Wood Badge for the 21st Century is intended for all leaders in Scouting—Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district leaders. The focus is on leadership, not out-of-door skills. The object is to demonstrate the aims and methods of Scouting
through the presentation of leadership skills, organizational tools, and a variety of activities based on the best of Scouting traditions and the latest in team development theory. In addition, participants will enjoy the fellowship of sharing the experience with volunteer and professional Scouters while having a great deal of just plain fun.
This course will be a tremendous opportunity for you to:
- Understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, values-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth
- Recognize contemporary leadership concepts and discover how those concepts are relevant to our values-based movement
- Apply the skills you learn from your participation as a member of a successful working team
- Revitalize your commitment to Scouting
Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to be a peak experience of their Scouting careers. It has served as a source of training and inspiration to thousands.
Concho Valley Council, Wood Badge 2 will be held in fall of 2012. If you would like to be added to the contact list for more information, please contact Geoffrey Parker, Council Training Staff Advisor at the office: (325) 655-7107ext. 30.
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NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.
 The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what he must KNOW, and what he must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.
NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.
Built on the legacy of past youth training successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and
adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.
In August of 2011, Concho Valley Council will be participating in a joint NYLT course with Texas Trails and South Plains Councils. We will be recruiting youth and adults to staff the course, and opening the course for youth participants.
If you are interested in more information, please contact the Council Training Staff Advisor: Geoffrey Parker at Geoffrey.Parker@Scouting.org, or (325) 655-7107 x30.
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2011 SPRING CUB CAMP
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Concho Valley Council
Spring Cub Camp
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All Across Texas
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May 6th and 7th
Camp Sol Mayer
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CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP
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Concho Valley Council
Cub Scout Resident Camp
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July 14th—16th
Camp Sol Mayer
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Cub Scout Resident Camp is for all Wolves, Bears, and Webelos. Scouts will be camping overnight: 3 days, 2 nights at Camp Sol Mayer. They will be enjoying games, crafts, activities, and advancements with our camp theme: Native Americans.
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Early Registration will be $80.
A parent or guardian is required to
attend with all Cub Scouts.
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Make plans to attend now.
More registration information to come out soon.
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For more information contact Geoffrey Parker: (325) 655-7107x30.
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2011 TRAINING CENTER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Below is a link to a printer friendly listing of 2011 PTC Conferences available at the Philmont Training Center (PTC) - The National Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America.
Registration for Conferences is available to all registered volunteer and professional Scouters, and family programs are also offered for spouses and children of all ages.
In 2011, over 80 courses are being offered during eleven week-long sessions. Full course descriptions are available online at www.PhilmontTrainingCenter.org. This is a preview of course offerings; registration will open online in a few weeks and we will inform you of the exact date registration opens for volunteers and professionals for the 2011 conferences, or check our website www.cvcbsa.org
or details
2011 Training Center Conference Schedule (pdf)
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EXPEDITION REGISTRATION FOR 2012
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Philmont 2012 Unit Registration Packet (pdf)
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DISTRICT NEWS
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AMANGI TRAIL DISTRICT
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The Amangi Trail District serves Scouting in the following counties:
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| • Concho |
| • Irion |
| • McCulloch |
| • Runnells |
| • Tom Green |
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Family Friends of Scouting presentations have begun. Please take a moment to schedule the presentation time for your unit if you have not already had a presentation. Family FOS is an opportunity for our Council to provide a better program to more youth. Please let me know as soon as your unit has scheduled a time for the presentation.
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Cub Scout Day Camp, registration is open for this summer’s CSI: Cub Scout Investigations. It’s never too early for your family, your Den, or your Pack to plan for 3 days of fun June 1st – 3rd. Contact our Day Camp Directors: Vonnie Sharp,
or Alicia McLester,
for more information.
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) training will be offered April 29th – 30th at Baden-Powell Park. This is required training for all Scoutmasters and Assistants. Contact Training Chairman Carl Frentz:
sign up, or for more information.
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University of Scouting will be May 14th on the campus of Angelo State. Classes will be offered for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing adults and leaders, as well as a few Merit Badges for Boy Scouts. Mark your calendars now to attend. Any leaders interested in teaching a class for either Scouts or adults please let me know.
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Important Dates:
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April 7
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District Committee Meeting
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April 8-10
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OA Spring Ordeal
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April 9
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Camp Sol Mayer work day
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CCC Meeting at Camp Sol Mayer
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April 11
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Advancement Boards
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April 14
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Roundtable at the LDS church, 4475 Southwest Blvd. 7:00pm
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April 15-16
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District Camporee at Goodfellow AFB
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April 22
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Good Friday – Office and camps closed
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Please let me know any way I can be of service.
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Geoffrey Parker
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Amangi Trail District Executive
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Office: (325) 655-7107 ext. 30
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AMISTAD DISTRICT
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The Amistad District serves Scouting in the following counties:
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| • Uvalde |
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TROOP LEADERSHIP TRAINING (TLT)
Amistad District has scheduled a Troop Leadership Training (TLT). The training will be held April 2, 2011 at the Civic Center in Uvalde. Dr. Jeff Wood will conduct the training. This is open to all Boy Scouts. Call Gerardo Martinez
fo register your Troop by March 31, 2011.
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 "BOYS TO MEN"
Amistad District Spring Camporee 2011
April 15-16, 2011, Camp Fawcett
Amistad District has scheduled a District Camporee to be held at Camp Fawcett April 15-17, 2011. Danny Williams and Gary Schreiber will co-chair the event.
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 CUB SCOUT PUSH MOBILE
The Push mobile races for Amistad District are scheduled for April 30, 2011 at the First State Bank in Uvalde. John Davis is chairing this event. All Cub Packs need to build the push mobile in the Bear Book - see page 207. To enter for the races call John Davis before April 25, 2011 !!
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CAMPING
Camp Fawcett is open for Troop camping and Cub Scout family camps.Please contact the Council office at 800-321-7107 if you plan to attend on any weekend. Do not forget to file you tour plans ahead of time.Contact Gerardo Martinez
for more information.
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PERMIAN BASIN DISTRICT
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The Permian Basin District serves Scouting in the following counties:
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• Reagan |
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• Schleicher
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• Sutton |
| • Menard |
• Terrell |
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• Upton
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HELLO PERMIAN BASIN DISTRICT:
The month of February came and went so fast I didn’t get a news letter out to you guys. Now the month of March is over so I’ve got some catching up to do. Here’s the Readers Digest version.
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February: I attended the Pinewood Derby race at Pack 18 in Eldorado lots of fun!
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Our District hosted the Council Coordinated Meeting. All District Chairs in the Council; Program, Membership, Finance…ect got together and brainstormed on how to provide the best Scouting program. Thanks to all that participated and thank you Sonora Lutheran Church for the use of your building.
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As I have mentioned in the past; attending Courts of Honor and Pack Award Meetings are my bonuses as a District Executive. In February I attended an awesome Court of Honor/ Eagle Court of Honor in Junction at Troop 420. Congratulations to all the scouts that participated and achieved new ranks and merit badges. And that brings us to March.
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March: started real fast literally! Once again Benny Logan hosted the District invitational Pinewood Derby Race it was so fast I had to get help calling the races; I wish I could remember the young man that came to my rescue to announce the second half of the race. He is a natural! If you know him tell him I said THANKS!
Folks he’s already on his way to being a good scout he did a “Good Turn” that day.
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WE ARE THE GREAT PERMIAN BASIN DISTRICT:
David Doran your District Chairman and I attended our first Council Executive Board Meeting this month; where the Council Executive Nominating Committee approved David’s nomination as our District Chairman. Both David and Oscar Gonzalez District Commissioner were installed. It’s official now and I have to admit I chuckled when David asked - "You mean all this time I haven’t been official?" A long time Scouter Ted Hogan told him you were official the moment you said yes. And folks, David and Oscar are
doing a great job! It’s the Volunteer that makes Scouting what it is and we are looking for a few good folks to help us make Scouting the best bar none. Call or e-mail me if you’re interested in helping, or if you know someone David, Oscar or I should contact.
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Please consider being a District Volunteer. Only great things can come from your efforts.
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CONTACT ME:
e-mail:
phone:
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THE ORDER OF THE ARROW:
April 8th and 9th is our Lodge’s Ordeal at Camp Sol Mayer. We’d like to see all you Arrow men out there
Cheerfully I say!
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COUNCIL COORDINATED MEETING (CCM)
Remember the CCM we hosted in Sonora in February? Well here’s your chance to attend one April 9th which will be held at Camp Sol Mayer at 4pm (during the OA Ordeal.) Be a part of the decision making process for the Council and District. We are trying to improve everything in the Council and we need your input please plan on attending and being a part of.
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FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGN
FOS IS "FOR OUR SCOUTS"
We kicked off our Friends of Scouting in February and March; “A Scout is Thrifty” thank you to all the units that have allowed us to tell the Scouting Story. We do have a couple of Community Campaigns in progress and some about to start. Right now we do have a lot of work to do in order to achieve our goal. If your unit has not had a Friends of Scouting Presentation please let me know what works for you.
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SPRING IS CATCH A TIGER TIME:
Spring is the time to recruit those Tigers if your unit needs recruitment, let me know asap! The day after school end the Kindergarten students become Tigers get them now!
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Yours in Scouting,
and here to serve you,
Teno Navarro, SDE
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