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July 2012 
Newsletter for Scouts, Supporters & Valued Volunteers | |
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| General News | | National Jamboree
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF THE FIRST JAMBOREE AT THE NEW SUMMIT? Are you a Venturer or Boy Scout who will be First Class rank by 2013? Whitewater, climbing, zip lines, mountain biking, and much, much more. (Not to mention all of the things you've grown to love about the jamboree: patch trading, SCUBA, arena shows, Technology Quest) The Summit, in beautiful West Virginia...t's going to be big. It's going to be wild. JULY 15, 2013- JULY 24, 2013. more
Scouter receives Hornaday Gold Badge
The Sam Houston Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America has awarded Wayne Pfluger, of Conroe, the Hornaday Gold Badge for dedicated service to conservation and the youth in the area.
The Hornaday Gold Badge is granted to adult Scouters. It is recognition of the influence the individual has had on youth and on educational programs emphasizing sound stewardship of our nation's natural resources and environmental improvement during a period of at least three years. This is a rare award; in the year 2011, there were more than one million volunteers in Boy Scouts. Only 55 Hornaday Gold Badges were awarded nationwide.More
Council achieves 2 National Endowment Awards
2011 National Major Gifts Award
Major gifts will affect any council in their ability to deliver Scouting programs to more youth. The National Major Gifts Award recognizes Councils that have followed the processes that lead to securing more major gifts to sustain Scouting. The Sam Houston Area Council has incorporated eight basic processes into the Endowment Building operations.
2011 Endowment Achievement Award
In addition to the Major Gifts Award, the Sam Houston Area Council has increased their Endowment fund through new permanent donor-restricted gifts. The Silver medallion was awarded to The Sam Houston Area Council for reaching $1 million in gifts to Endowment made thru the Cockrell Match Program.
see full list of awards by Council
 Scout Night at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Wednesday, July 18 at 7:30pm in Reliant Stadium. Ringling Bros. powers up audiences with acts from all over the globe, featuring breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that spark the imaginations of children of all ages! Experience the current of excitement at Ringing Bros. Fully Charged! Come one hour early to meet our animals and performers at the All Access Pre-Show - FREE with your ticket! Each Scout will receive a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Scout Patch AND the first 50 to order will get access to Clown College.
Scout Day with Houston Astros
Sunday, July 29 vs Pittsburgh Pirates-1:05 Tickets $9 - $24.
It's SCOUT DAY with the Astros. Games start at 1:05 p.m. RECEIVE A FREE 2012 SCOUT DAY PATCH with your group of 20 or more ticket purchase. Also save on service charges and handling fees when you order for a group of 20 or more, contact
 Scout Day at the Bayou Bucket
Saturday, Sept. 29 / 2:30 pm at Reliant Stadium
Tickets $20 and includes commemorative patch
Join us for Scout Day at the Bayou Bucket, Houston's premiere college football rivalry featuring the Houston Cougars and the Rice Owls. Be one of the first 200 to secure your ticket and participate in the the giant flag ceremony on the game field during the national anthem. For tickets to the Bayou Bucket, presented by StateFarm, contact Warren Caguioa at 832-667-2319 warren.caguioa@houstontexans.com
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| Quick Links | | Clearance Sale at Scout Shops...Starting July6th through August 3rd check out the Huge Clearance Sale at all Houston Area Scout Shops. From T-shirts to pocket knives, you will find it at a great price
July 7th...Let's Go Fishing! at Champion Chevrolet at HWY 6 in partnership with The Kidfish Foundation presents Hooked on Chevy. This fun-filled family event allows kids 16 and under to experience the thrill of reeling in a keeper at a fully-stocked catch tank. All fishing poles and bait will be provided. Trophies and prizes will be awarded hourly for the longest fish caught. This event also serves as a great platform for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to fulfill some of the requirements needed for the fishing belt loop and merit badge. Saturday, July 7th from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Champion Chevrolet-HWY 6, located at 8100 South Highway 6.
Houston Museum of Natural Science...Any day this summer, June 2 through August 31: Bring your Pack or Troop in a group of 12 people or more to HMNS and get Permanent Exhibit Hall tickets for $7 per person. Visit the Box Office in your uniforms or troop shirts to receive your discount tickets. The first Saturday and Sunday of each month this summer is Scouts BIG Deal Family Weekend! Scouts and their family will get $7 tickets to the Main Exhibit Halls! Just come to the Box Office with a Scout in uniform or troop shirt on July 7-8, or August 4-5 www.hmns.org/bigyear
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Leader Updates |  Popcorn
Pay for your entire Scouting program and encourage your Scouts to learn life lessons by "earning their own way." The Trail's End Award Program motivates Scouts with incentives: The $600 Club, $1500 Sellers & College Scholarships. Sell Online or direct. All sales combined for prize incentives. ales materials provided at Council Popcorn Kick-offs. Choose which session best suits your schedule! Limited seating / Two people per unit please! Dinner, Training & FREE Leader's Tools. All sessions start promptly at 7:00PM. Check schedule. Please direct popcorn inquiries to popcorn@shac.org
Register NOW for Fall Recruitment Kickoffs
 Please join us for a fun and exciting kickoff that is sure to help you recruit new Scouts! You will hear rally suggestions, gain new ideas and methods, learn about this year's joining incentive, and work with experienced rally leaders who have been successful in your area! The 2012 Rally Plan uses proven ways to get more boys and adults excited about Cub Scouting - giving us the opportunity to change even more lives. There will be twelve kickoffs held in ten different locations across the Sam Houston Area Council., so one is sure to be close to you! Food will be provided at all Kickoffs and all Kickoffs are free for up to four people from your pack. See the full list of kickoff dates, times and locations. Click here to register. For further information on the Regional kickoffs or membership related questions, please contact Jonathan Holland
New Leader Training
There are several training opportunities available in the Sam Houston Area Council. Please consult the Council training calendar for a session that best fits your schedue
Your Journey to Excellence
Journey to Excellence for the District is a resource for Districts to use to see how they are measuring month to month towards the end of year GOLD qualification. Some of the needed reports are mathematically intensive so we are working on getting these posted monthly please e-mail questions to jtedistrict@gmail.com If you are a District level volunteer and need resources, visit our District Operations webpage
 Wood Badge Leadership Training
Wood Badge is a six-day advanced leadership course offered four times per year for Scout Leaders involved in all program levels- Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing. Participants will learn techniques to become better leaders. Our next courses for 2012 will occur on the following weekends (Sep 28-30 &Oct 26-28) and (Oct 18-20 & Nov 15-17). Visit www.shac.org/wood_badge
New Session...Trainer's EDGE, Aug. 18
This course is designed to help make Scouters better trainers! This training session instructs leaders on better ways of making presentations at trainings and allows the participants to practice the EDGE (Explain, Demonstrate Guide & Enable)training model and gain self-confidence through hands-on training experiences. Participants include all program areas that deliver training to adults and youth leaders. Our next course will be on Saturday, August 18, 8am-4:30pm at The Family of Faith, 16710 FM 529 Road, Houston, Texas, 77095 More
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Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Explorers | |
 Destination Bovay...Cub Scout Resident Camp
Hey there, Cub Scouts! Come out to Bovay Scout Ranch and have some fun at Summer Safari 2012 Cub Resident Camp! An energetic and enthusiastic staff as well as a cool and refreshing water park, canoes, BMX track, Gold Mine, Shooting Sports Range, Nature Center , & Dino Dig are ready and waiting for you to come and enjoy! We are located a short drive north west of Houston! Sessions are filling up fast! Make your reservation at www.shac.org/bovay Sign up another unit and get a free Blue Bell Ice cream party at camp. Deadlines for the sessions are: Session #3 and Session #4 will be closing Monday July 2nd; Session #5 and Session #6 will be closing Monday July 9th; Session #7 and Session #8 will be closing Monday July 16th
Venturing Summit, Aug. 10-11
The Venturing Summit is the end-of-the-Summer activity for all Venturers, Sea Scouts and friends who are thinking about joining at Bovay Scout Ranch. There will be sailing, rowing, swimming, kickball, volleyball, baseball, tomahawk throwing, blackpowder rifle, geocaching, and more. www.shacventuring.org
El Rancho Cima Summer Camp 2013
El Rancho Cima is having one the of the best seasons we have ever had. We are taking reservations for 2013. To reserve your week, please contact Tami Kinn at Tami.Kinn@shac.org today. We are planning even more exciting activities for your Scouts and Adult Leaders. |
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Order of the Arrow |
Section Conclave at Texas A&M
Nine Lodges from south Texas get together for fellowship, competitions, shows and lots of fun while celebrating the traditions of the Order of the Arrow and spending the weekend at a local college. This year our host is Texas A&M on July 13-15. www.sr2-3s.org
Candidates Choose your Ordeal date
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Support Scouting | |
Sam Houston Area Golf Classic, Sept. 19th
Please join us at The Clubs of Kingwood on Wednesday, September 19, 2012.
The Classic will be played in a scramble format with prizes awarded to the top three foursomes on each course. Prizes will also be given for the longest drive and closest to the pin on each course. All proceeds from the event go to support Scouting in the 16 counties supported by the Sam Houston Area Council. Teams start at $2,000. Many sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit www.samhoustonbsa.org/golfclassic or contact erin.fagan@shac.org.
Honor a Woodbager
Did you know a donation of $500 can honor a Wood Badger with a James E West Fellowship Award? The Council is very fortunate to be the recipient of The Cockrell Foundation Matching Gift Program which matches dollar for dollar on all gifts to endowment of $500-$25,000. These gifts can be pledged and paid over several months as long as they are paid in full by December 15, 2012. You or your honoree will receive a certificate, a knot for his uniform, and a lapel pin. visit Honor a Wood Badger
Join the Heritage Society
 Have you put Scouting in your Will or intent to do so? If so, you can become a member of the Scouting Heritage Society by returning this form. You will be invited to two special events annually and receive the Scouting Heritage Society Pin. Contact Devin.Koehler@shac.org for more information.
Announcing Endow 500
"Endow 500" campaign has set a goal of 500 gifts ranging from $500 - $25,000 for a total of $1,000,000 by December 15, 2012. When matched one for one due to the Cockrell Foundation Matching Gift Program, the resulting $2,000,000 will return $100,000 on an annual basis to Scouting. All donors will be recognized as a James E. West Fellow. If you are interested in learning more about the match or to volunteer, download the Mobile App or please contact Devin.Koehler@shac.org or 713-756-3321.
 Donate Your Car for Scouting
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 Boy Scouts of America, Sam Houston Area Council
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