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Family Scouting
The National Executive Board recently passed a resolution allowing for the full family to enjoy the character and leadership program of the BSA.
This begins in the fall of 2018.
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What to do with your Popcorn Money?
Our Popcorn campaign is coming to a close. There are many program ideas to do that will excite and engage your members. Look at Boy's Life for ideas. Let your imaginations run free. You might try the Chisholm Trail Adventure at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch…. there is no similar program in the Nation. See the www.longhorncouncil.org for more information.
Besides program ideas, some have questions regarding 'scout accounts'. Scout accounts per se are not allowed by regulation from the IRS. However, BSA recognizes that product sale campaigns are 'part' of the program. It teaches values related to thrifty, paying your own way, and the skills of goal and financial management. It is a great communications and confidence builder.
The National Boy Scouts has provided an interpretation for you. The money is controlled by the unit committee and may be used to reduce the costs of scouting from camp fees to equipment as controlled and authorized by the unit committee.
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Star Wars Release
The top 100 selling youth and a guest will get a special showing of the new Star Wars movie on December 16th. This is a premier showing! It will not be available in theaters yet.. This is a special opportunity being paid for by our popcorn vendor—Trails End Popcorn.
To be eligible, you will need to submit your Scouts' total sales into the form on scoutfund.net/star-wars. Every Monday beginning in November, a real time tracker will be on scoutfund.net for everyone to see the top 100. At the conclusion of the campaign, if your Scout is one of the winners, you will receive a personal invitation to the event.
Good luck and may the force be with you!
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Ethan Giving Tree
The Longhorn Scout Shops are providing an opportunity for the Scouting community to help local Scout members who may be in need of uniforms and uniform items.
This help will be done through The Ethan Giving Tree program starting November 17 through December 20, 2017. The Ethan Giving Tree program works on a donation basis. An Ethan tree (similar to an Angel tree) will be set up at the Scout Shop with Ethan cards on it. Each card will have the first name of the Scout along with the uniform items that they need. There will also be a space for other items they may want such as books, crafts, camping items, etc. Customers and Scout supporters can purchase the item(s) in their local Scout Shop and give them to the store staff to collect for each child.
We will keep the name of the individual(s) confidential. Only the store staff will have access to the Scout's name and your contact information. A code will be issued that will match a card in the safe that will have your contact information, so as the donations are collected store staff will contact you so arrangements for pickup can be made.
We need your assistance to make this project a success. Visit a ScoutShop and fill out a form for every scout who would benefit from donations from the Scouting community to complete their full uniform.
If you have any concerns or questions please contact the Scout Shop staff near you:
- Longhorn Scout Shop – 817-427-1555
- Lewisville Scout Shop – 972-316-0672
- Fort Worth Scout Shop – 817-263-0300
- Waco Scout Shop – 254-741-0239
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Eagle Scout of the MonthStephen Lampe
Thanks to the Eagle Scout project created by Stephen Lampe of Boy Scout Troop 451, Flower Mound has a Bat Habitat near the town's Water Plant.
Read More on Cross Timbers Gazette |
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Friends of Scouting Campaigns are beginning. The personal donation you give to the Longhorn Council is tax deductible gift that is multiplied to recruit more boys, provide a subsidy for year round camping, buy liability insurance to cover adults, chartered organizations, and all Scouters from harm. Look for more information as the campaigns are started.
Your gift makes great things happen. |
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Worth Ranch Work Day and Power Tools 101 this Saturday Nov. 4th
A workshop for youth 15yrs and older, to teach them how to use tools, build a camp shelter and learn a skill for a lifetime. The course will be limited to 10 youth.
Information on WorthRanch.com |
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Highland Games Nov. 11th at Camp Tahuaya
Ever Want to Throw a Telephone Pole? A Boulder? A Battleaxe? Slay a Pumpkin with a Sword?
Now's your chance. Get ready for Highland Games!
Register Online |
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Cub Scout Fun Day!
Nov. 4th at Tarrant County College Northeast Camput from 9am to 7:30pm
Activities include 8 bounce houses, BB, archery, jousting, face painting, climbing wall, leather crafts, monkey bridges, bowling, challenge games, chariot racing, soccer, and lots of new games!
Register Online |
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University of Scouting Nov. 18th
Registration Open!
Have YOU registered yet? Online registration ENDS on 11/10/17...so hurry! Don't forget, some class sizes are limited...you don't want to miss out.
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Plan to Bring Electricity to the Campsites
The Master Camp Plan calls for bringing electricity to each campsite and program shelters to allow leaders and youth to utilize electronic learning tools. This will also give volunteer leaders the ability to stay connected to their work while away serving their Scouting Unit.
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Longhorn Council, Boy Scouts of America
Longhorn Council eNewsletter
Volume IV, Issue 14
November, 2017 |
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