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 SCOUTING VISION
Council Camps Task Force Update
By Scout Executive, Rick Reeve
This month I would like to begin with an update from our Camp Sol Mayer and Camp Fawcett Task Force Meetings that were held last week and will continue each month on the 2nd Saturday of each month for Camp Sol Mayer and the 3rd Saturday of each month for Camp Fawcett. Meetings are held at the camps and they are from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Everyone is invited to participate and attend. A recap for both camps included an orientation for task force meetings to bring them
up to date on the process of the strategic plan that the board will review at the March 24th meeting here in San Angelo. The task forces have no rules to follow in regards to dreaming outside the box on facilities, infrastructure and maintenance on current structures.
Camp Sol Mayer jumped in discussing a new water well, infrastructure and a new restroom/shower facility. Major discussions included location of the shower houses at Camp Sol Mayer, a C.O.P.E (Challenging Outdoor Physical Encounter) Course and a ranch program. At Camp Fawcett discussions included the property to the south, shooting ranges, new refrigeration, cost of removing some of the structures, road repairs and erosion control. Our next meetings
will include a walk through of each facility and a discussion on cost estimates for the shower/restroom facility and water wells.
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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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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
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http://www.cvcbsa.org/summerCamp/2011/index.htm.
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Don’t forget about our “early bird discount.”
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The Sol Mayer Camp Unit Leader’s Guide for Summer Camp is available at
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http://www.cvcbsa.org/summerCamp/2011/documents/leadersGuide.pdf.
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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.”
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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.
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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
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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 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 Summer Camp Leaders Guide (pdf )
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Summer Camp Homepage
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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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WILDERNESS FIRST AID AND CPR/AED INSTRUCTOR COURSE
It is that time again! Our three high-adventure bases, Philmont Scout Ranch, Florida Sea Base, and Northern Tier, in conjunction with the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) are offering another round of Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED instructor courses at a price that can't be beat, $300 per person! The course agenda can be found at the bottom of the page. Review the dates and sites below then click on "Register Now" after you decide which high-adventure base and date will best fit your needs.
This fee includes room and board and the basic supplies you will need for the course. After registration is complete, you should receive an email verification that includes specific high adventure base information.
Register now: Florida Sea Base, March 17 - 20, 2011
Register now: Philmont Scout Ranch, March 24 - 27, 2011
Register now: Northern Tier, April 7 - 10, 2011
You must have a current CPR/AED certification in order to attend this course. It is also highly recommended that you have had a previous WFA course. After successful completion of any one of these courses, you will be certified as a Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor for the Emergency Care and Safety Institute. You will not only be a very valuable asset to your council and unit, you will have fun!
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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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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 (UPDATE)
Online
registration for the 2013 Jamboree will soon be available. Be looking for the
announcement on our webpage and our Facebook site. In case you want to be
contacted via email, send your address to Lisa at lmahler@bsamail.org Also, this
will be the first Jamboree that Venturers will be included in the council
contingent including female Venturers. The cost and travel details are still
being worked out.
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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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| • McCulloch |
| • Runnells |
| • Tom Green |
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District Pinewood Derby is coming up on Saturday, March 5th at Sunset Mall. Check-in begins at 9am, races begin at noon. The district derby is open to the top 3 Cub Scouts from each den level of every Pack. Registration forms are available at the office.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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• CAMPOREE REGISTRATION & INFORMATION (pdf)
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Important Dates:
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March 3:
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District Committee meeting
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March 5:
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District Championship Pinewood Derby
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Commissioner’s Staff meeting
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Roundtable
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Baden-Powell Clean up day
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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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| • Real |
| • Uvalde |
| • Val Verde |
| • Zavala |
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District Committee Meetings
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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.
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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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Scouting for Food
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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.
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District Recognition Banquet
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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.
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Finance
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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 (830)279-1824.
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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:
Meet your District Key Three District Leadership:
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DAVID DORAN, DISTRICT CHAIRMAN: David is the County Sheriff for Schleicher County and lives in Eldorado.
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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.
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ATENOGENES (TENO) NAVARRO is your District Executive and he lives in Fort Stockton.
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We are committed to serving you and providing our Scouts the best Scouting experience.
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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.
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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!
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Please consider being a District Volunteer only great things can come of your efforts; contact me by e-mail:
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Yours in Scouting,
Teno Navarro, SDE
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