Fam Fun Fest has been distributed and information can now be found under the event page. We look forward to seeing all of the Cub Scouts and their friends on September 25th!
Meet the Vice Chair of Outdoor Programs
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.
Meet the Vice Chair of Membership & Activities
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.
Meet the Vice Chair of Administration
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.
Save The Date – Leader Specific Training
The Orion District Training Team announced the following dates and times for position specific training:
- Cub Den Leader Specifics August 21, 2021 1-4 pm at Lamb of God Lutheran Church (1401 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028) Contact: Cody Johnson, lejohnsonfamily@gmail.com (817) 692-9750
- Cubmaster/CA Specifics – August 21, 2021 9 am -12 pm at Lamb of God Lutheran Church (1401 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028) Contact: Cody Johnson, lejohnsonfamily@gmail.com (817) 692-9750
- Pack Committee Challenge – August 21, 2021 1-4 pm at Lamb of God Lutheran Church (1401 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028) Contact: Cody Johnson, lejohnsonfamily@gmail.com (817) 692-9750
- Den Chief Training – August 21, 2021 9 am – 12 pm at Lamb of God Lutheran Church (1401 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028) Contact: Cody Johnson, lejohnsonfamily@gmail.com (817) 692-9750
- Scoutmaster/ASM Specifics – August 21, 2021 9 am – 12:30 pm at Lamb of God Lutheran Church (1401 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028) Contact Fran Zaccaria franzaccaria@yahoo.com (817) 948-1047
- Troop Committee Challenge – August 21, 2021 1-4 pm at Lamb of God Lutheran Church (1401 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound 75028) Contact Fran Zaccaria franzaccaria@yahoo.com (817) 948-1047
There is no monetary cost for these trainings.
Wood Badge Support
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:
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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
Meet The District Commissioner
District Commissioner
Leads the commissioner staff of the district, guiding and measuring the districts unit service function of the program
BSA MEMBERSHIP FEE INCREASE DETAILS
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.
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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.
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