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 SCOUTING VISION
Looking to the Future
By Scout Executive, Rick Reeve
Happy New Year! New Years seems to be a time to reflect on the past year and begin to implement the plans for the year ahead. 2011 is definitely going to be a year of major undertakings and improvements. All of these events are vital part of our Council continuing to grow to meet your needs and the needs of our communities. All of our initiatives will be driven by our Strategic Plan 2011-2014 “Delivering the Promise” a plan that is being developed by Scouts and Scouters for Scouts and Scouters, which will be
presented to the Executive Board in March. Updates on the strategic plan can be found quickly and easily on our council website at www.cvcbsa.org under the strategic plan tab on our home page.
A program we will continue to peruse is our ongoing effort to collaborate with other agencies and service providers in an effort to become even more efficient in our membership services. We are working to grow our Sign up for Scouting program with the Girl Scouts and are also involved with efforts with Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, the Border Patrol and Angelo State University.
Additionally, we are developing three task force teams to look at our properties: Baden-Powell/Service Center, Camp Fawcett and Camp Sol Mayer/Ranch. The teams will evaluate facilities, program enhancements/improvements and services.
Although these are just a few of the many, many things that will be happening in Scouting this year, they are a part of the larger program that will take us to another busy and productive year for the Concho Valley Council. Thank you for your part in our future and for what you do for young people. It has been an exciting time for our council and I am looking forward to what I am sure will be continuing growth and increasing opportunities for our council.
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CAMPING AND OUTDOORS PROMOTION COMMITTEE REPORT
My name is Mario A. Morales and I was recently named the Camping and Outdoors Promotions Committee Chairman for the Council. I have served on the Amistad District Committee for three years. I have also served as a Cub Master and am assuming the Scout Master role this month. Keith Southerland and I developed a Camping/Outdoor Survey that has been sent out to all of the Scout Leaders. I am very interested in your comments. Please make
an effort to complete one and return it to me. If you did not receive a Survey
and wish to fill one out, please contact me at
(cell) or via email at
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I wanted to take a few minutes to express the Council’s appreciation for the support and dedication that the Concho Valley Scout Leaders provided in 2010. Without your efforts and sacrifice, the Council could not have implemented its Outdoor Program and could not have reached out to the youth of our area.
Lastly, I what to make a strong suggestion that Youth and Unit Leaders begin making plans for the coming Summer Camp season at Sol Mayer. Stephen Mueth will be serving as our Camp Director and Brandy C. Williams will be serving as our Program Director. There are some new and exciting plans for Camp Sol Mayer in 2011. Please stay tuned for additional information through this Newsletter and through the District Committee meetings. Please make every effort to attend our Camp. If your unit is planning on attending
Camp “Out of Council,” please consider sending your younger boys to Camp Sol Mayer on a separate excursion, if your unit’s scheduling permits.
I hope everyone had a great Holiday Season. I look forward to working with the Council Leadership to make Scouting better for our kids and the youth of the Concho Valley Area. Again, your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Mario A. Morales
Camping and Outdoor Promotions Committee Chairman
Concho Valley Council, BSA
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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 this 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 Summer Camp Leaders Guide (pdf )
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Summer Camp sign-up for Troops |
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Summer Camp Homepage
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ANNUAL REPORT TO STATE
PARADE AND REPORT CEREMONY
FEBRUARY 5, 2011
The 2011 Annual Report to State Parade and Ceremony has the theme of “Prepared for Life”.
As they have for the past 62 years Scouts from throughout the
State of Texas will converge on Austin on February 5, 2011 to participate in the Annual Report to State Ceremonies and to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America.
Scout units from throughout Texas are invited to participate in the parade and to take advantage of the wonderful education opportunities that are available by visiting the state capitol and the many other institutions and museums found throughout the City of Austin.
The annual event will begin with the gathering of delegations and units at the Congress Avenue Bridge. Thousands of Scouts will parade up Congress Avenue to the Capitol Building where the delegates will give a report on the service accomplishments of Scouting in their council in the Chambers of the House of Representatives. The parade starts at 9:00 am and units assemble on the bridge between 7:30 am – 8:30 am.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Scouts to participate in a Texas Scouting tradition surrounded by their fellow Scouts, leaders, and dignitaries of their State. Don’t miss this great Scouting event. For additional information on how your unit can participate contact Geoff Parker at 325-655-7107 or 800-321-7107 or the Council Scout Service Center.
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JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE – NEW CENTENNIAL QUALITY UNIT FORMS AND WEBINARS
The final Journey to Excellence forms are posted online at the link provided below.
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http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence.aspx
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This is also where the recorded webinars are located.
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COUNCIL SCOUT SHOP NEWS
New Scout Shop Manager
Starting January 3, Alicia McLester will be the new Scout Shop manager. Please call her for your awards and uniform orders or email her at amcleste@bsamail.org. Alicia will also be handling camp reservations and approval of tour permits.
800-321-7107 ext 23
325-655-7107 ext 23
Fax: 325-657-0139
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Information is available for the following events. (click on the event for more information.)
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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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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
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Activities will include a variety of games, crafts, fun and excitement representing the different regions, cities, and landmarks from all across our state.
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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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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.
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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
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(office),
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(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
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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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NESA EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
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The applications for the 2011 NESA Eagle Scout scholarships are now available at www.nesa.org. The homepage features a blue, clickable banner that leads directly to the forms.
These are the only scholarship applications acceptable in 2011. These applications must be printed and mailed to the national office, postmarked no later than midnight on January 31, 2011.
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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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The New Year’s
Resolution of Lifelong Values
As we begin
2011, and our second century of the Boy Scouts of America, much will stay the
same. Scouts will still serve our community and learn about good citizenship, we
will continue having fun and practicing our Scout skills, and we will continue
in our mission to develop young people into exceptional adults with the values
of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
As we start the
year with renewed energy for our New Year’s resolutions, consider a resolution
to bring the values of Scouting to someone new. First, consider the
accomplishments and activities our Scouts enjoyed in 2010:
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In February we
collected over 5,000 pounds of food in our Scouting for Food drive with the
Concho Valley Regional Food Bank
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Over 100 Cub
Scouts participated in our District Championship Pinewood Derby races at Sunset
Mall in March.
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In June we
hosted our Wet ‘n Wild Cub Scout Day Camp.
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Over 250 new
Cub Scouts joined during our Sign up for Scouting drive in September.
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At our Cub
Scout camps in May and October, we had over 700 Scouts and families enjoy a
weekend of Cub Scout fun, our highest attendance in five years.
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At
Baden-Powell Park in October, over 200 attended Webelos Woods where Webelos
Scouts learned about their future in a Boy Scout Troop.
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125 Scouts and
leaders participated in the Veteran’s Day parade in San Angelo.
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Our over 400
adult leaders have received more training in 2010 than any of the previous 3
years.
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Scouts sold
over $143,000 of popcorn in the fall, raising funds to build our program.
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One Cub Scout
put his Scouting skill into practice over the summer when he saved the life of
another child
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For 2011,
consider how someone else could benefit from any of these. Is there a boy you
know that should be invited to join? Is there an adult that could help as a
leader? Who in your unit has never attended a Roundtable? For a New Year’s
resolution that gives a lifelong gift, please consider one of these as we start
our second century of Scouting.
Upcoming
opportunities:
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January 13th 7:00pm
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Boy Scouts at the LDS Church, 4475 Southwest Blvd.
Cub
Scouts at Sierra Vista Methodist, 4522 College Hills.
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District
Banquet – January 29th 6:30pm at Kenny Blanek’s $15, please RSVP at the council
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College of
Commissioner’s Science – February 4-5th
See the Council website: www.cvcbsa.org for registration information.
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Geoffrey Parker
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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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The Amistad District Committee has District meetings at the First United Methodist Church, 100 Spring Street, 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 Thursday of the Month. 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, January 6, 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.
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District Recognition Banquet
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The Amistad District Recognition Banquet will be held Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 6 p.m., at the LDS Church in Uvalde. (note change) 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
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Friends of Scouting
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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
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Training
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New Leaders needing training contact Gerardo Martinez.
Go to the cvcbsa.org website to do the on line training for This Scouting, Youth Protection, and Fast Start. There are several other Trainings available.
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Re-Chartering for This Year is past due!! Call Gerardo Martinez immediately
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Camp Fawcett is open for Troop camping and Cub Scout family camps, after Hunting Season. Please contact the Council office if you plan to attend on any weekend. Do not forget to file you tour permits ahead of time.
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Contact Gerardo Martinez
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