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FEBRUARY 2011


 
 
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Council Calendar

Family Friends of Scouting

Join us on Facebook

Have Questions, Need Answers?

Camping & Outdoors Promotion

Summer Camp
Woodbadge Update
Journey to Excellence
National Youth Leadership
Spring Cub Camp
Cub Scout Resident Camp
2013 National Scout Jamboree
College of Commissioner Science
Philmont
Amangi Trail District News
Amistad District News

Permian Basin Dstrict News

 

SCOUTING VISION
Tour Plan Info – When in Doubt, Fill one Out
By Scout Executive, Rick Reeve

MARK THE DATE: MARCH 1, 2011
TOUR PERMIT CHANGES BEGIN

Effective March 1, the current version of Tour Permits will change to the Tour Plan. Listed below are the changes:

  1. Council reviews all Tour Plans including trips longer than 500 miles
  2. All Units (Packs, Crews, Troops) must have a first aid kit and emergency road kit when they travel.
  3. The Unit will have in their possession the Annual Health and Medical Record for every participant.
      
     a. Part A and B required for short term camp (less than 72 hours)      b. Part A, B, and C required for long term camp (longer than 72        hours)
  4. All Units must have a current copy of the Guide to Safe Scouting in their possession during trips. A copy of this Guide is available online for Units to copy.

         www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34416.pdf


    All Unit leaders should be familiar with Sweet 16 of BSA Safety:


        scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/Sweet16.aspx


    and the safety measures in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
  5. Statement on the new Tour Plan:
    "The BSA’s general liability policy provides coverage for bodily injury or property damage that is made and arises out of an official Scouting activity as defined by the Guide to Safe Scouting. Volunteers, units, chartered organizations, and local councils that engage in unauthorized activities are jeopardizing their insurance coverage."
  6. Each Unit must include the name of a person and that person’s phone number that will not be on the tour. This person will be the Unit’s point of contact.
  7. Units travelling to a Concho Valley Council or District sponsored event will not need to file a Tour Plan. (for example: summer camp, family camp, district day camp) However, it is the Unit’s responsibility to make sure all drivers are insured and currently hold a valid driver’s license.
  8. Units travelling to Non Concho Valley Council sponsored events or planning an individual Unit campout will need to follow the following time line for permits to be approved:
       a. For trips less than 500 miles, please allow one week for processing.
       b. For trips more than 500 miles, please allow three weeks for processing.

Reminder: Packs may only camp at Council approved campsites.Call the Council office for the list of approved camping areas.

Lastly, the following link provides a TOUR PLAN that you can save to your desktop.

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/680-014_fillable.pdf


FAMILY FRIENDS OF SCOUTING

 

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.

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.

Support the presentation by welcoming & introducing the presenter to your unit at the beginning of the allotted time.

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.

DONOR RECOGNITION:
Recognition items are presented to families who make contributions and/or pledges of support. These recognition items include:

  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

To find out more about your unit’s participation and pledge goal, or to schedule your unit’s presentation, please contact you District Executive.

Amistad District: Gerardo Martinez, (830) 279-1824
Permian Basin District: Teno Navarro, (520) 271-8374
Amangi Trail District: Geoffrey Parker (325) 716-8601

 


CONCHO VALLEY COUNCIL IS ON FACEBOOK
You can see what’s happening across the council, in your district, and upcoming events. Facebook is also a great way to network with other Scouters and Scouting groups. All you need to do is find us by searching “Concho Valley Council” or go to:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Concho-Valley-Council/145758322744.

Become a fan today!!


HAVE QUESTIONS, NEED ANSWERS?
Wondering Who To Call At The Council Office? Don’T Know The Right Extension To Dial? Here’S A Quick Guide To The Staff And Professionals Of Our Council, The Areas They Work With, And Their Extensions.

Barbara, EXT 21

Geoffrey, EXT 30

 

Unit Awards

 

Amangi Trail District

 

Registration/Unit Files

 

Council Training Committee

 

Order Of The Arrow

 

Wood Badge

 

Memorial Achknowledgement

Gerardo ,Call:

 

Council Executive Board

 

Amistad District

 

Eagle Certification

 

Council Camping Committee

 

Advancement Reports

 

Boy Scout Summer Camp

Alicia, EXT 23

Teno, Call:

 

Scout Shop/Special Orders

 

Permian Basin District

 

Popcorn

 

Council Advancement Committee

 

Web Site

Rick, EXT 44

 

Event Registration

 

Scout Executive

 

Amangi Trail Eagle Project/Review

   
 

Calendar Reservation

   
 

Unit Registration For Weekend Camping At:

   
 

  •  Baden-Powell

   
 

  •  Camp Sol Mayer

   
 

  •  Camp Fawcett

   

Lisa, EXT 24

   
 

Jamboree 2013

   
 

Philmont

   
 

Summer Camp

   
 

Grants And Foundation Research

   
 

Council Board

   
 

Friends Of Scouting Account

   

Dave, EXT 42

   
 

Accounts Receivable

   
 

Accounts Payable Payroll

   


CAMPING AND OUTDOORS PROMOTION COMMITTEE REPORT
It is now time to register and begin thinking about the many activities to choose from that will be available at Camp Sol Mayer this summer. Sol Mayer Summer Camp will be held during the weeks of June 12-18, June 19-25, and June 26-July 2. For more information, please visit the Summer Camp Home page at

  http://www.cvcbsa.org/summerCamp/2011/index.htm.

Don’t forget about our “early bird discount.”

The Sol Mayer Camp Unit Leader’s Guide for Summer Camp is available at

  http://www.cvcbsa.org/summerCamp/2011/documents/leadersGuide.pdf.

It has been updated and contains loads of information on the adventure awaiting you at Sol Mayer. Please take a moment to read through the guide and follow the suggested action timeline. Please remember that “Youth Protection” Guidelines, Health and Medical Form Guidelines, Two-deep leadership, and registration/payment guidelines must me followed. Again, please take into consideration the “early bird discount.”

The staff at our Council Office and the Summer Camp staff have an exciting and fun filled program planned for our Scouts. Please make every effort to attend our Summer Camp. If you choose to go “out of Council” for Summer Camp, we hope you’ll have an enjoyable experience and that you’ll consider your Council Camp next year. Regardless of where you go, summer camp is an adventure for our scouts that should not be passed up. When I was a scout, summer camp was the high light of my summer.

Lastly, I have collected a number of Camping & Outdoor Activity Surveys. I am still collecting this information. I would like to remind everyone that this information will be summarized and used to provide direction to our efforts to improve our outdoor and camping plans and future adventures. Your input is appreciated and needed. This Survey Form can be obtained from Council Office. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your District Executive, your Council Office, or me at .

Mario A. Morales
Camping and Outdoor Promotions Committee Chairman
Concho Valley Council, BSA


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.

 

Adult leader training will be emphasized and available to give new and veteran leaders insight into the Scouting program.

 

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.

 

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.

2011 Summer Camp Leaders Guide (pdf )

Summer Camp sign-up for Troops

Summer Camp Homepage


PARTICIPANTS FROM WOOD BADGE 1

  • How much progress have you made on your ticket?
  • Did you attend the 90-day review?
  • Have you talked with your Troop Guide, or other Patrol Members lately?
  • Are you interested in helping implement top-level leadership training for youth?
  • Are you signed up to be on staff for Wood Badge 2 in fall of 2012?

We will be having a Wood Badge reunion in fall of 2011. What location would be best for everyone to be able to attend?

Please let the Council Training Staff Advisor, and Fox, Geoffrey Parker know your answers to all of these questions.


JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE – NEW CENTENNIAL QUALITY UNIT FORMS AND WEBINARS
"Scouting’s Journey to Excellence" is the BSA’s new council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. It is replacing the Centennial Quality Awards Program as a means of encouraging excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. Please view the national website for more information, or call your District Executive.

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence.aspx

This is also where the recorded webinars are located.


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) 655-7107x30.


2011 SPRING CUB CAMP


Concho Valley Council

Spring Cub Camp

All Across Texas


May 6th and 7th
Camp Sol Mayer


Earn the Cub Scout Texas Badge:
Registration information out soon. Make plans for your Cub Scouts to attend now.


For more information contact:

Geoffrey Parker: (325) 655-7107 x30

Activities will include a variety of games, crafts, fun and excitement representing the different regions, cities, and landmarks from all across our state.


CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP

 

Concho Valley Council
Cub Scout Resident Camp

 

July 14th—16th
Camp Sol Mayer

 
 

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.

 

 

Early Registration will be $80.
A parent or guardian is required to
attend with all Cub Scouts.

 

 

Make plans to attend now.
More registration information to come out soon.

 
 

For more information contact Geoffrey Parker: (325) 655-7107x30.

 
 

 


2013 NATIONAL JAMBOREE
The Concho Valley Council is now accepting applications for adult leadership for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree Troop.  The Jamboree will be held at Bechtel Summit from August 15-24, 2013.

Anyone interested in serving as a leader for the Council Jamboree Troop can complete the application below and send it to the Council Office for consideration.

2013 National Jamboree Adult Leader Application (pdf )


COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER SCIENCE
As school has started back in session, we are reminded of all the training which is available to scout leaders. Regardless of your position, all training benefits you at every level.

The first weekend in February we will be conducting our 3rd annual Concho Valley Council College of Commissioner Science at beautiful Camp Fawcett. I know there are several who have been to the first two colleges and will be going through the doctorate program. If you are on record at the council office as having completed your doctorate, and you would be interested in serving on staff for the college, please drop me a note or call.I can be reached at
, (office), (home) or (cell). Those who enroll in the master's will be required to teach (not as staff) at the master's level. Any overflow will help with the bachelor's. If you have a doctorate and would like to teach a doctorate course, we will do all we can to accommodate you. You are classified as whatever you are on record at the council office.

We hope you will come and enjoy the food, fun and fellowship. Oh, and the training too! We need to have all of our instructors lined up as soon as possible. If everyone who serves staff knows what they will be doing by December 1st, we will have a very successful session.

Thank you for your service,

Frank Berthold
Assistant Council Commissioner
Concho Valley Council, BSA


Registration Form (pdf )

Participant Guide (pdf )


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)


EXPEDITION REGISTRATION FOR 2012


Philmont 2012 Unit Registration Packet (pdf)




DISTRICT NEWS

AMANGI TRAIL DISTRICT

The Amangi Trail  District serves Scouting in the following counties:

  •  Coke
  •  Concho
  •  Irion
  •  McCulloch
  •  Runnells
  •  Tom Green

 

Family Friends of Scouting presentations have begun. Please take a moment to schedule the presentation time for your unit. 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.

Scouting For Food is also underway. If your unit has not claimed an area from which to collect donations, please do so right away. Fliers should go out on February 5th, food collected on February 12th.

Baden-Powell Park is undergoing some needed improvements. Mark your calendars now for our March 19th clean-up and work day to prepare for Cub Day Camp this summer, and Webelos Woods in the fall. Work will begin at 8am. Bring gloves, water, and age-appropriate tools to help. Contact Camp Master Butch Simpson for more information: .

Speaking of 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.

Our Spring Boy Scout Camporee is coming up April 15th and 16th at Goodfellow Air Force Base. Scouts will be staying at Camp Sentinel, an Army-style base set up to experience what life is like in an overseas area. Contact Sam Spooner, or Dennis McGuire, for more information.

Important dates:

Feb 4-5:

College of Commissioner Science

Feb 5:

Scouting For Food flier delivery

Feb 8:

Boy Scouts of America 101st Anniversary

Feb 10:

Commissioner’s Meeting

 

Roundtable

Feb 12:

Scouting For Food collection day

Feb 21:

Office Closed: President’s Day

Feb 26:

Scoutmaster Specifics training

Please let me know any way I can be of service.

Geoffrey Parker

Amangi Trail District Executive

Office: (325) 655-7107 ext. 30

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AMISTAD DISTRICT

The Amistad District serves Scouting in the following counties:

   •  Dimmit
   •  Edwards
   •  Kinney
   •  Maverick
   •  Real
   •  Uvalde
   •  Val Verde
   •  Zavala

District Committee Meetings

The Amistad District Committee has District meetings at the First United Methodist Church, 100 Spring Street, and Del Rio Texas. A telephone conference call will be conducted with the Uvalde Volunteers. We will be meeting in the basement of the Church every 3rd (Feb. 17) Thursday of the Month. The month of March we will meet Thursday. 24, the 4th Thursday. The Uvalde District Committee will meet at the USDA office in Uvalde via Phone Conference with Del Rio meeting. The January Roundtable will be at the LDS Church Thursday, February 3, 2011 on 1315 Kings Way St., Del Rio, Texas.

Amistad District will have her Roundtables every 1st Thursday of the Month. There is no Roundtable scheduled for Uvalde, until Roundtable Chairperson steps up to position.

Scouting for Food

WILL BE CONDUCTED IN FEBRAURY FOR SCOUTING UNITS: Brent Green is coordinator for Del Rio. Keith Southerland is coordinator for Uvalde. We urge the Units in other towns to organize their Drives.

District Recognition Banquet

The Amistad District Recognition Banquet was held Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 6 p.m., at the LDS Church in Uvalde. I would like to thank all the volunteers for accepting to make event a great success. A special thanks to Danny Williams, Keith Southerland & Family, Beto Torres, Gary Schreiber, and Jeanette Quintanilla for their help. The new Volunteer leaders will be installed at the District Banquet. William Dillard of Uvalde is the Amistad District Chairman for 2010 year. George Pride Jr. is the District Commissioner. We applaud their leadership and valuable contribution.

Finance

The new Friends of Scouts (FOS) goal for the Amistad District is $46,200. We want to end the FOS drive by May 30, 2011. Currently the Family and Community FOS Drives are underway. The Uvalde Campaign is at full speed. The District currently is at $2,600. The Breakfast is scheduled for March 29, 2011. William Dillard is the Campaign Chairman. Carrizo Springs will have their Kick off Campaign early April 2011. The Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing units need to schedule their FOS presentation contact Gerardo Martinez, Amistad Senior District Executive at (830)279-1824.

Training

TLT is scheduled for March 12, 2011 in Uvalde. Dr. Jeffery Wood is the Director. Go to the cvcbsa website to do the on line training for This Scouting, Youth Protection, and Fast Start. There are several other Trainings available.

Re-Chartering

Re-Chartering Due for This Year is past due!! Call Gerardo Martinez immediately

Camping

Camp Fawcett is open for Troop camping and Cub Scout family camps. Please contact the Council office if you plan to attend on any weekend. Do not forget to file you tour plans ahead of time. Contact Gerardo Martinez (830) 279-1824 New!!! For more information.

Contact Gerardo Martinez for more information.

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PERMIAN BASIN DISTRICT

The Permian Basin District serves Scouting in the following counties:

   •  Crane •  Reagan
   •  Crockett

•  Schleicher

   •  Kimble •  Sutton
   •  Menard •  Terrell
   •  Pecos •  Upton
 

Hello Permian Basin District:
Meet your District Key Three District Leadership:

 

DAVID DORAN, DISTRICT CHAIRMAN: David is the County Sheriff for Schleicher County and lives in Eldorado.

 

OSCAR GONZALEZ, DISTRICT COMMISSIONER: Oscar is a former Pecos County Commissioner and is a member of the Fort Stockton School Board, Oscar lives in Fort Stockton.

 

ATENOGENES (TENO) NAVARRO is your District Executive and he lives in Fort Stockton.

We are committed to serving you and providing our Scouts the best Scouting experience.

We are The Great Permian Basin District:
What a way to start the New Year; we were at the HEB WINTER OA CAMP OUT and I heard someone ask one of our volunteers (Liz. from Junction) something about the Permian District when she stopped him and corrected him by saying, "You mean The Great Permian Basin District…!" I have to admit I got a little taller; that’s right we are The Great Permian Basin Centennial Quality District for 2010; so walk tall and lets' keep walking tall in 2011. All we have to do is make our Finance, Membership, Recharter Goals and build a District Committee that will help us raise the bar another notch.

The Volunteer makes it happen:
The Centennial Quality District Award plaque we received at the Council Dinner was presented to Roy Armstrong of Fort Stockton at the Ft. Stockton Lyons Club weekly luncheon meeting. Roy has been a long time District and Council Volunteer who has done a great job insuring the best Scouting experience for our scouts; it is the volunteer that makes Scouting Great!

Please consider being a District Volunteer only great things can come of your efforts; contact me by e-mail: or call me at:

The Order of the Arrow:
Help me welcome Chapter Chief Wyatt Burton, and Vice Chief Joshua Mogford, they will lead us this year in Cheerful Service. We had a wonderful time at the HEB WINTER OA CAMP OUT and what made it wonderful were all the ides Wyatt and Joshua were coming up with. What’s going to make it wonderful is that all ARROWMEN in our Chapter rally around Wyatt and Joshua and we make it happen!

My OA name is Achewon Ahoweli which means Man with Spirit and I am hoping that somehow I’ve inspired you to serve our Chapter Cheerfully. Send me your contact information and I will make sure Wyatt and Joshua get your information and commitment to serve cheerfully. Quality Chapter begins now!

Gentlemen start your engines:
Benny Logan, our District Pinewood Derby Chairman out of Ozona and I have been meeting to work out the details of the 2011 District Pinewood Derby Race. We have selected March 5th as the date of the Race and we are still working out the rest of the details. Benny told me that we will leave the Race open for all of our Cub Scouts in the District and not just for Pack Race leaders; in my head I was jumping for joy; we teach our Cubs to Do Their Best. Leave March 5th open for you Cubs to participate in the district Pinewood Derby Race, I’m looking forward to seeing you all there! We will be sending full details shortly.

For Our Scouts:
I have always seen Friends Of Scouting as the portion of our movement that provides us with the opportunity to tell the Scouting Story to our Families and Community and to give them the opportunity to support the Council keep the cost of Scouting down (A Scout is Thrifty.) This year I will be contacting your unit to see when you would like us to conduct the Friends of Scouting presentation at one of your meetings. We have a District Goal of completing our FOS Campaign by May so we can begin to focus all our energy in our Summer Scouting Outings. Feel free to call me or e-mail me if you already have a date in mind.

Yours in Scouting,
Teno Navarro, SDE




 

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