Turn on the news today and there is always a human interest story of acts of kindness imaginable throughout America. Annually, the Orion District holds their Recognition Banquet (February 4th, 2023) for their most recent Eagle Scouts (of 2022) and the adults who volunteered their time to its youth in the Scouts BSA program, whose life skills are instilled by the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Adult Awards are presented to the Scouts BSA registered volunteers in our communities, those whose acts of kindness has affected the youth of today who will become the adults of tomorrow.
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Next Sunday the 5th is our monthly Chapter meeting at the double oak fire department from 3pm to 4pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
Thank you,
Trey Phillips
Second Vice Chief of Communications
Tatanka Chapter
NYLT Graduates Needed!
Calling all youth! Have you been to Twin Arrows (NYLT) and do you love to have fun?!?
If so, we need your help Oct 30 at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch to show Scouters how to play the Twin Arrows games!
Please email mahanna.scouting@gmail.com with your contact information.
YiS, Skipper Mahanna – SPL Wood Badge 21-4
Aviation Merit Badge at Alliance Airport
Here is the info for the aviation MB out of Alliance Airport. There are only 50 slots available for the 25th so you should register early.
RSVP with the QR Code or Link below by September 20 so that we can get a headcount for materials
Eagle Processes
Eagle Scout Project Proposal and Eagle Scout Board of Review processes have now been added to the site. They can be found under the RESOURCES menu.
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.
Friends of Scouting
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
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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