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June 2011 
Newsletter for Scouts, Supporters & Valued Volunteers | |
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General News | |
Play Dodge ball, June 18
Whether you need to let off some steam, build teamwork, promote wellness or just have some fun - join the Sam Houston Area Council's Corporate Dodgeball Challenge. A single day of competition is scheduled for June 18 in The Woodlands at the Legends Sports Complex. Form a team and challenge others to do the same. 6 players with up to 4 alternates make up a team (must be 18 or over to play). 5 minute sets. inquiries Dodgeball@shac.org
 Friends of Scouting Soars ahead
Districts throughout the council are continuing to solicit donations from area businesses, foundations, scout families, alumni and first time individual supporters. District leadership is striving to reach 100% of a "district-specific" established goal. Congratulations to the following districts that have reported 100% achievement as of May 30: Big Cypress, Lone Star, Exploring North, Orion, Antares, WL Davis and Aldine-Pathfinder. All District Chairpersons, Finance Chairpersons, Key Finance Volunteers, professional staff and spouses are encouraged to attend the Victory Celebration Monday, June 27th at the Crowne Plaza-Downtown from 6-8 pm. RSVP June 22
It's SCOUT DAY with the Astros
Sunday, Aug 21 vs San Francisco Giants -1:05
Sunday, Sept. 25 vs Colorado Rockies-1:05
Tickets $9 - $24. Games start at 1:05 p.m. RECEIVE A FREE 2011 SCOUT DAY PATCH with your ticket order. Save on service charges and handling fees...order a group of 20 or more, contact Brent Broussard at 713.259.8316
2011 Sporting Clays Event
 On April 28, a record number of 75 Teams / 300 Shooters participated in the Sporting Clays event at the Rio Brazos Hunting Preserve.Over $205,000 in net income was raised (+20% vs year ago). The Top Gun Award went to Bobby Fowler who shot 96 targets out of 100 possible. Special thanks to Chairman, Wendel Skolaski with Amegy Bank and Hess Corporation, Gold Underwriter. We appreciated all who participated and our auction donors who provided 72 silent auction packages and 17 live auction items.
Over 1,000 Eagles Took Flight
Members of the newly emerged Marvin Kiel Eagle Class gathered on Saturday, April 30, at The Berry Center, for the annual Gathering of Eagles Reception hosted by the Eagle Scout Association for the Sam Houston Area Council.
Exemplifying outstanding community service, Eagle Scout John-Russell Thornburg received the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. Thornburg of Troop 1377, chartered by Kingwood United Methodist Church, completed a fence project benefitting the Woodlands Hills Elementary School in Kingwood, Texas. The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Outstanding Eagle Scout Award was given to seven outstanding Eagles More on event
Honor your Eagle Scout....
Now through the The Cockrell Foundation's Matching Gift Program, you can
honor an Eagle Scout with a $500 gift and it will be matched to meet the minimum $1000 gift requirement for the James E. West Fellowship Award.
United Way
The Sam Houston Area Council appreciates the United Way organizations working with us in each community we serve. We would like to thank the United Way of Greater Houston and the United Way of Baytown for their generous 2011 contributions. News about allocations from the United Way of Montgomery, Brazos, and others is expected soon. If you would like to volunteer to be on the United Way Relationships Committee and help us with our work in the community, please contact Erin Fagan, Development Director, at erin.fagan@shac.com or by phone at 713.756.3325
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Bass Pro Shops are offering TWO Merit Badges for Boy Scouts this summer---Fishing & Rifle Shooting! All classes will be at 7pm. Contact:
Katy Store: 281-644-2200
Pearland Store: 713-770-5100
Save the date...Monday, Sept. 19 for the 35th annual John B. Turner Memorial Golf Tournament at The Kingwood Country Club in support of the Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. More info
Looking for a unique way to recognize those close to you? Give a memorial ("in memory of") or Tribute ("in honor of") so that those extraordinary individuals in your life will be acknowledged and handled with great care. Visit The Memorial Tribute Fund
2013 BSA National Jamboree
will be held in August 2013 at the new Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in the mountains of West Virginia. This Jamboree will be the first at this new facility adjacent to the New River Gorge National River. Be a part of the Sam Houston Area Council contingent. To apply |
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As we begin our second century of Scouting, we want to ensure that every Scout receives the very best program possible. Journey to Excellence (JTE) can help achieve this vision through benchmarks on advancement, retention, training and service.
Highlight: Patrol/Squad Method
Summer camp and summer high adventure activities are ideal times to emphasize the patrol method. The troop's patrols should camp and operate together in summer camp. High adventure activities are more likely to involve an "on the spot" patrol or squad, but still teach the same skills of teamwork and sharing the group's vision, challenges, and duties. See goals associated with this element of JTE. Each month, you should be reviewing progress toward your JTE goals for the end of your charter year. BSA has provided a an aid to tracking
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Leader Updates | |
Nominations due TODAY, Silver Beaver Awards
Trainer's Edge, June 11
If you think you may want to staff Wood Badge, or would like to be a more effective trainer, then Trainer's EDGE is the course for you! For registration and location information please check our website
If you have been using Internet Advancement for a while, or just made the switch, we thank you. If you still haven't made the change to Internet Advancement and need your 'Unit ID Number', the list is now posted on our website Call 713-756-3398 for more help.
Wood Badge, July 25-30
Summer Wood Badge is around the corner! This newly designed session allows you to stay in air-conditioned cabins and knock out the course in one week. Receive training on leadership, team-building, people skills and goal-achieving. For your registration form and other information
Fall Unit Health Status Report Interview
Commissioner staff will be contacting unit leaders to review the 2011 Fall Unit Health Status Report. The form and corresponding short interview by the commissioners allow them to work together with unit service staff in identifying both the strong and weak points in their program. Think about your concerns, specific unit needs and options for improvement when you schedule your interview.
 2011 Poptober
Sell POPCORN!!! It's simple... its fun... it's profitableSelling gourmet Trail's End popcorn allows units to earn funds to support their entire year of Scouting. Units earn 30% commissions and also earn gift card prize incentives for reaching different levels. Take advantage of the MISSION Possible Incentive to earn an additional 2% commissions from total sales. For more information, visit the popcorn web page Popcorn or email questions. Training begins September 13 and the Fall sale starts Oct. 1.
· June 1st - August 15th - Unit Sign Ups
· August 1st - Nov. 1st - Online sales count toward Fall Sales
Tour Plan
Tour permits are now Tour Plan...more on this new system
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Cut Scout / Boy Scout / Venturing Updates | |
Day Camp / Twilight Camp is HERE!
Day is upon us and everyone is getting restless. Restless for a GREAT TIME! Don't forget to register with your respective district OR you can register with another district! Remember, after day camp is over, consider resident camp to continue your summer fun video
Summer Cub Resident Camp
 Sign up for the upcoming summer resident camp in the best camp in the country, BOVAY SCOUT RANCH! There is still plenty of room and plenty of FUN to go around! Advancement at all levels is being planned and each Scout will receive their very own passport to be stamped as they complete each area. There are 2 Cub Sessions and 2 Webelos Sessions.
cost is $125 per scout $75 per adult. More info to reserve New Brochure
Pack Outing Weekends
On designated weekends, a pack will allowed to camp at Bovay Scout Ranch with all program planned and meals cooked and carried out by their own pack. Campsites, restrooms and showers will available. This will allow the packs to have use of the facility, but without the cost of food, staff and program. Call 713 756 9123
Weekend Camping
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, and family members who come to Cub Adventure Camp will have their day filled with an exciting variety of activities. Advancement is the ticket. Hold a place
For Cub Scout Camp Reservations: Call Tami Kinn at 713 756 3309 or tami.kinn@shac.org
Minto Rendevous For Sea Scouts, Sept. 9-11
Summer Camp Sea Scouts from across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas join Sam Houston Area Sea Scouts every year for the Annual Minto Rendezvous. Minto is a traditional rendezvous where youth test their nautical skills and maritime knowledge. In addition to the standard events, this year a Flotsam Flotilla race will be run. Each ship is encouraged to design and build a boat made of nothing but packing tape and cardboard. Competition promises to be fierce and hilarious. Minto will be held at Bovay Scout Ranch. Contact Cassie Johnson at ch.johnson@sbcglobal.net
Rough Riders, Registration Deadline TODAY
Rough Riders is the NEW High Adventure experience for older Scouts at El Rancho Cima. Scouts will be surrounded by the beauty of the Texas Hill Country while participating in activities designed for older Scouts. Activities to include a unique real rock rappelling, ascending, a canopy zip line, horseback riding, wilderness survival, dug-out (mine shaft) overnighter, river rafting trip and more. more info
El Rancho Cima Tours
We are working hard on 22 different improvement projects at El Rancho Cima to prepare for summer camp: Zip Lines, a equestrian center, more updates to the kitchen, addition of campsites, updating shower facilities and more. Schedule a tour
Summer Camp Staff Positions
Application
For the best summer ever, find out more about joining our El Rancho Cima camp staff. more
Bovay Scout Ranch is the place to be this summer! And we are in need of workers and volunteers to help lead our Cub Scouts. We are looking for staff, ages 12-14 who love the outdoors and are looking to develop leadership qualities that they will put to greater use over the coming years. These young staffers will serve as campsite hosts and can enroll in our Counselors in Training Program. They will receive training on what is expected of leaders, provision of customer service, and development of camping skills. We also need qualified lifeguards for the pool and canoeing station. Conservation guides will help scouts will plant crops and flowers. For the Lost Mine, we need expert and amateur geologists who assist in the exploration for and identification of native Texas rocks and minerals. Interviews for potential staff and volunteers at the Council Office on June 2nd and 3rd, beginning at 6:30pm.
Trainer's Edge Extreme, July 10-16
Are you a youth who has been to NYLT? Want to be a staff member? Want to learn more about being a great trainer, like the staff on your NYLT course? This July you have the opportunity to spend a week at El Rancho Cima learning the secret to being a great trainer! For more information and registration forms check our website
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Order of the Arrow | |
Ordeals
candidates to choose their Ordeal date. Please visit the http://www.colonneh.org/home
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, 2011to to build and restore the Garden Grand Hike and Bike Trail, 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 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... |
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 Boy Scouts of America, Sam Houston Area Council
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