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.
Continue reading “ADULT AWARDS NOMINATIONS”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
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.
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.
Continue reading “BSA MEMBERSHIP FEE INCREASE DETAILS”UPDATED COVID-19 INFORMATION
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”A Scout is Reverent Workshop
| SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 9AM – 12 PM CST VIA ZOOM This is a Free event. Scouts and Scouters are invited to attend our three part workshop: • BSA CHAPLIN/CHAPLIN AIDE TRAINING • RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS, AWARDS, AND KNOTS • DUTY TO GOD (REVERENCE AND THE BOARD OF REVIEW) Are you a Scout that… Is going to Philmont 2021 or Sea Base 2021 and will be the Chaplain’s Aide? Is a new or aspiring Chaplain’s Aide in your Troop/Crew/Ship/Post? Scouters are you eager for… Understanding your role as the Chaplin for your Pack/Troop/Crew/Ship/Post? Ways to advise your Youth for “Scouts Own” activities, discussion on Duty to God and Reverence as part of rank advancement? If so, this training workshop is for YOU! Registration Link: https://scoutingevent.com/662-AScoutisReverentWorkshop Click here for an informational flyer |
Service Hour Opportunity – May 15th
The Flower Mound Rotary Club has a volunteer opportunity at the LISD West Aquatic Center on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 from noon to 2 PM. They need about 20 people to be lap counters for a swimming event. Contact Sam Wilson if interested, samw@amnat.com or 972-679-9462.
Service Hour Opportunity
The Flower Mound Rotary Club is looking for volunteers to help at the city’s reindeer run 5K on December 5th, 2020.
They will need to be there from 7 am – 11 am at Heritage Park. The scouts will be stationed along the course to keep racers on the track.
To volunteer email mcsherwood@verizon.net with how many people are coming.
