District Vice Chair – Outdoor Programs
Responsible to the District Chair to run the Outdoor Program Chair operations to the proper program of Scouting in the district as directed by the executive board of the council.
District Vice Chair – Membership & Activities
Responsible to the District Chair to run the Membership Chair and Activities Chair operations to the proper program of Scouting in the district as directed by the executive board of the council.
District Vice Chair – Administration
Responsible to the District Chair to run the Advancement Chair, Communication Chair and Finance/Fundraising Chair operations to the proper program of Scouting in the district as directed by the executive board of the council.
The Orion District Training Team announced the following dates and times for position specific training:
There is no monetary cost for these trainings.
Wood Badgers and Friends of Wood Badgers !
The Longhorn Council’s summer Wood Badge course is just around the corner and the staff of 21-2 need your assistance! Wood Badge Set-Up Weekend is July 3rd at Lakeview Lodge. We will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. but welcome late arrivers, too. We will need plenty of people to:
Continue reading “Wood Badge Support”As the Friends of Scouting campaign draws to a close, please don’t forget to check with your HR or community relations departments to find out if your company does match charitable gifts.
Let Brea Baygents know if you receive a matching donation from your company.
There is also still time to make an individual contribution: https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/662/appeal/661
District Commissioner
Leads the commissioner staff of the district, guiding and measuring the districts unit service function of the program
Source: Scoutwire.org
Over the last year, we have seen the Scouting community come together, even while being physically apart, to bring solutions, relief and comfort to those in need. Scouting continues to be a vital partner for communities across the country.
The value of Scouting is undeniable for those within the program and the greater public, and the Boy Scouts of America is committed to continuing to offer this unmatched opportunity to young people and families nationwide. It is important that we all reach out to Scouting families who might have left the program due to pandemic reasons and invite them back. We should also be thinking about how to invite new families to join.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has worked to keep the membership fee as low as possible. Unfortunately, operating costs have continued to rise, and COVID-19 has compounded the need to increase the fee to maintain the program.
Continue reading “BSA MEMBERSHIP FEE INCREASE DETAILS”Longhorn Council Statement on COVID-19
The safety of our Scouts, volunteers, employees, and communities is our top priority.
Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be informed by expertise from agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Texas Department of State Health Services and the local health departments and agencies within our service area.
Continue reading “UPDATED COVID-19 INFORMATION”
District Chair
Responsible to the council president of the vice president of district operations to run the program of Scouting in their district as directed by the executive board of the council.
