Eagle Scout Recognition, April 30      

 Eagle Scouts of all ages and from all corners of SHAC are invited to honor the 2010 Marvin Kiel Class of Eagle Scouts for this reception and Gathering of Eagles at The Berry Center in Cypress, TX. Map    Tommy Spaulding, Eagle Scout, former CEO of Up with People and best-selling author of It's Not Just Who You Know, will give keyote address. Steve Fixx, program director and afternoon host at 93.7 The Arrow and Eagle Scout, will emcee. The 2010 Class of Eagle Scouts has been named in honor of Marv Kiel, quiet servant, lifelong Scouter and advancement enthusiast, whose Scouting career spans more than 50 years. This recognition event is sponsored by the new SHAC Eagle Scout Association. Learn about the ESA-SHAC or join  Or find us on facebook or linkedin. 

Will & Bequest Seminar, May 3

Whether you are married, single, widowed, or divorced, you need a will.  Without a will, your estate will not be distributed to those family members and organizations that you care about. The State can also decide who takes care of your young children when you are gone.  Your bequest gift can also make a real difference for future generations at the Council and the other organizations that are important to you and your family. Join us for a FREE WILLS AND BEQUEST SEMINAR on Tuesday, May 3 from 6pm - 8pm at the Cockrell Scout Center for information on the importance of a will and what it can mean to you. The speaker will be Michael Riddle, well known and board certified estate planning attorney. Light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.RSVP by May 1.  FAQs  

Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire

May 28 at 7:30... Robertson Stadium, Univ. of Houston     Game Ticket: $13 per person (Reg.$20) Special Offer: Receive a FREE Houston Dynamo soccer ball with your ticket  More info

Has your unit received a presentation to hear the story of Scouting for your FOS campaign? Personal stories will resonate with the audience and make fundraising much easier. Schedule your presentation today and contact your district Family FOS Chair or your District Executive for more information. Attention...District Chairmen, Community Chairmen, Family FOS Chariment / Key staff, District Finance Chairman, Council/District Executives. FOS Report Meeting is at 6:30 pm...Wednesday, April 27, 2011at the Cockrell Scout Service Center. Sheriff Adrian Garcia will be our keynote speaker.  RSVP by April 22.   Congratulations to the Big Cypress and Lone starDistrict volunteers for achieving 100% of their established FOS goal

Ensure a successful recruiting year with the following steps now: Look at the number of boys who joined last year to help plan your recruiting goal. Find the contacts for the schools you will be recruiting and get the logistics for flyers, Boy Talks, and Rally Nights. . Early fall is a busy time for schools and we may find they do not have time for planning at that point in the year. By laying the foundation today we insure a successful recruiting season.      
 

A Champion enters the Ring

Philmont Lottery, DEADLINE TODAY

Did your unit miss their opportunity to attend Philmont Scout Ranch in 2012? The council contingent has 4 opportunities with 4 crews on each of the dates so that is 16 chances your unit may still get to Philmont. If your unit is not already registered to attend Philmont in 2011 or 2012, you qualify

Registration is due at 4:30 PM on April 1, 2011. Units will be notified by April 4 if selected  More on Lottery information

SummitCorps, July 24-30

SummitCorps: The New River Experience is the newest service adventure offered by the Order of the Arrow. In conjunction with the National Parks Service, 500 Arrowmen from across the country will invade the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia the week of July 24-30, 2011 (plus travel time) to give service by helping to build and restore the Garden Grand Hike and Bike Trail, which will connect the New River to the Summit: Bechtel Family Scout Reserve. For more information

Indian Summer August 1-6

Indian Summer will be held at the Ridgecrest Conference Center, Asheville, N.C. the week of August 1 - 6, 2011 (plus travel time) and will expand your understanding of the American Indian culture. Opportunities will be focused on learning to dance, making outfits and crafts, and singing. For OA ceremonialists, highlights will include acting skills and techniques workshops taught by real-world theater professionals. Plus, individuals as well as lodge teams can receive one-on-one coaching for any OA ceremonies part. The cost will be around $900 depending upon transportation costs. more...