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On Sep 26, 2018, at 12:39 PM, Richard Kincaid <kincaidrichard@hotmail.com> wrote:

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Cub Scout Rocket Launch on Saturday 10-13 @10AM

Cross Timbers 2018-2019 CALENDAR Updated 9-3-18

Catholic Committee on Scouting - Oct 6-7 - All Scouts and Families

Limited space - Welding Merit badge

The Welding Merit Badge will be offered to the first 50 Scouts registered.  

You must contact Candice Ortaga at 817-909-4422 or ortaganator@tx.rr.com to register.  

The class will be held at the Dan Dipert Technical and Career Center, 2101 Browning Drive, Arlington, on October 27, 2018, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon.  

There will be a small cost for materials.  Don’t delay, register today!

2018 Scout Sleep Over at ATT Stadium - Oct 12th

Please take a moment to answer our communication survey

Camping overnight at Airhogs Stadium

Wood Badge at Philmont Hosted by Longhorn Council

Course # S2-662-18-3

What?                       Wood Badge Leadership Training

Where?                     Philmont Backcountry

When?                      September 23-28, 2018*

How Much?            $550.00 (camperships available**)

When’s the last time you were at Philmont?  If it wasn’t last year, it’s been too long!  Every Cub Scout, Boy Scout and/or Venturing leader is welcome to join the Longhorn Council and learn world-class leadership skills in the most beautiful setting of all – the Philmont Backcountry.  This Longhorn Council course is one of only a very few ways you will get to participate in any backcountry events this year.  We will learn for three days at Rayado Ridge followed by three days at Zastrow.  Where else can you see some of the best of Philmont at a great price, especially this year?  

We have less than (10) spots left in this course, so please get your application in quickly.  We need your commitment by August 17, 2018. **Camperships are available for earlier registration.

Every youth deserves a trained leader.  Our staff has completed their course development and is prepared to lead you in a Mountain Top Wood Badge Experience.  This leader-development program will help you not only in Scouting, but also at home and at work.  Come away from the course with valuable new skills, great resources, and new friends!

Learn more online at www.philmontwoodbadge.org

or e-mail our course director, Bob McKinley, at rmckinley@woodbadge.org

Register online at http://longhorn.kintera.org/woodbadgeby selecting S2-662-18-3 (council page may say 2017 for this course, but it is actually 2018!; on-line allows only full-payment with registration – contact the Course Director for campership information)

*Participants must arrive by 6PM local time on Saturday, September 22, 2018

Reminder LHC Operations Workshop

Dear Robert,

Since the first workshop invitation went out there have even more exciting changes in the Scouting movement. It is still an exciting time to be a part of the Boy Scouts of America! Despite what you may hear or read, we are still the Boy Scouts of America!

Please join the Longhorn Council Executive Committee, Saturday, June 2 for our annual district workshop. This annual workshop is for all district volunteers. Whether a new or returning member of the district committee, we want you to be a part of this workshop.

The workshop agenda includes Family Scouting, Journey to Excellence and special strategic planning breakouts for finance, membership and program conducted by council executive officers. 

The operations workshop will be held at the LHC Hurst Service Center, 850 Cannon Dr, Hurst, 76054. The doors open at 8:30 AM and the workshop will begin at 9:00 AM. We will conclude the general portion of the workshop after lunch. Some council operating committees may meet in the afternoon with an additional agenda.

Please reply to this email if we can count you in for the workshop and lunch. Our executive staff will whip up a delicious grilled lunch.

I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 2 at the Hurst Service Center.

Yours in Scouting,

Joe Schneider

Joe Schneider

Vice-President Administration

Longhorn Council, BSA

It's A Cub Scout Summer - Sign Up Now!

Passport to Adventure Day Camp 2018 ARE YOU READY?! Your summer destination for outdoor adventures and Cub Scout FUN. A week of outdoor fun for Cub Scouts & parents with all your favorite Cub Scout Activities BB guns, archery, hiking, crafts, games, outdoor skills, bugs, critters, advancement, & more! Register for Day Camp Cub Scout and Webelos Survival Camp Resident Camp! Pack your bags and join us for kayaking, canoeing, camping adventures, and summer fun with the NEW Cub Scout Program! Four Webelos sessions and four Cub Scout sessions are available. Cub Scout and Webelos Camps help you bring outdoor fun and learning to your Cub Scout summer at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (SR2) near Bridgeport and Camp Tahuaya near Belton. You'll go kayaking and canoeing on the lake and rock climbing, go swimming and have fun water fights – swimming each day! Fleets of new Sit-on-Top Kayaks for each program. Register for Survival Camp Summer STEM-tastic Blockbuster Camps Longhorn Activity Center Let your kids Spring into Adventure during Summer at the Longhorn Activity Center. Each day has a different STEM centered theme to keep kids active and engaged! Kids discover the science behind the movies. Each week focuses on a different movie. Choose your week(s): June 11-15 Frankenstein June 18-22 Jurassic Park June 25-29 Star Wars July 9-13 Indiana Jones July 16-20 NOVA Week Register for Blockbuster Camps

Longhorn Council, Boy Scouts of America Longhorn Council eNewsletter May 18th, 2018

Mailing Address:
BSA - Longhorn Council
850 Cannon Dr
PO Box 54190
Hurst, TX 76054  
US 

Contact Name: Michael Wright
Telephone Number: (817) 231-850
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A New Hope: Hosting a Scouting Event Can Bring a Unit Together

View Online VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER May 16, 2018 A New Hope: Hosting a Scouting Event Can Bring a Unit Together Running a district camporee is hard work. It takes organization, creativity, and months and months of advanced planning. READ MORE Chaplain and Chaplain Aide Training Are Now Available for Councils The course helps adults and youth strengthen their roles as chaplains or chaplain aides. READ MORE Here's the Greater Los Angeles Area Council Eagle Project of the Year He wanted to develop a project that would not only make camping more enjoyable, but that could also save lives. READ MORE SPONSORED Share a Photo of Your Backyard Adventure to Win a 'Craig of the Creek' Patch  On Cartoon Network's Craig of the Creek, everyday trips into the woods become chances to do something legendary with friends. READ MORE Ashton Kutcher Was a Scout, Hiked Philmont, and Welcomes Girls in Scouting The star of television and movies recently tweeted to his 19.2 million followers about his Scout history and thoughts on girls in Scouting. READ MORE Copyright © 2018 Boy Scouts of America, All rights reserved. Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane Irving, TX 75038

Round Table Information

Roundtables for the Cross Timbers District are held the second Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 PM. We meet at Pantego Christian Academy. 2201 W Park Row Dr Arlington, TX 76013 

RoundTable Commissioners: 

Hank Kirkland - Hankland1@gmail.com

The LDS Church's Future Relationship with the BSA

Cross timber Scouters,

I normally do not take time to comment on posts. This one happened to stick out and just wanted to add my 2 cents.. 

Before I was in Scouting I knew nothing, and no one that has part of the LDS church.. (at least I did not know and never discussed it.)

Because of day camps and other activities, I have had the pleasure to get to know many members of the church and even feel I have a few friends in the faith. Many of the members have made huge impacts on my life and many boys live's in district and beyond. 

I am very saddened by this announcement, and wish them well.  

Robert Bake

Dear Scouting Member and Investor: By now you have likely heard the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) will no longer charter Scouting units after December 2019. The information in the general public often becomes distorted so we wanted you to hear from us. We refer you to the attached Joint Statement from the Church and the National office of the Boy Scouts of America. You will notice that both acknowledge the tremendous history and beneficial relationship that has existed between our two organizations for more than 100 years. Thousands and thousands of families have benefited from our cooperative relationship. Both organizations wish only the best for each other. The LDS Church has a majority of its membership outside of the US. Their desire is to create and implement a uniform youth leadership program that serves its global membership. Church members who wish to continue with the Scouting program are encouraged to transition to other existing Scouting units. Here in the Longhorn Council approximately 15% of our youth membership is currently registered in LDS chartered Scout units. Across the country, LDS membership represents 18% of the national total. While we will work diligently to welcome and incorporate all LDS families that wish to participate in Scouting programs, the Council and the BSA nationally, will continue to serve families with the best value-based leadership program in America. Thank you for your personal involvement and for financially investing some of your philanthropy with Scouting in the Longhorn Council. Read the Joint Statement from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America BeAScout.org Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young people and their families. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Family involvement is an essential part of the program, and parents are encouraged to play an active role in making the most of the short time they have to impact the lives of their children. Scouting is designed to be experienced outdoors. Hiking, camping, mountain biking, skateboarding, BMX, mountain climbing, kayaking, whitewater rafting--these are just some of a Scout's outdoor experiences. Join Scouting at BeAScout.org Cub Scout Day Camp this Summer! A week of outdoor adventures and fun for Cub Scouts & parents with all your favorite Cub Scout Activities BB guns, archery, hiking, crafts, games, outdoor skills, bugs, critters, advancement, & more! Register for Cub Scout Day Camp   Longhorn Council, Boy Scouts of America Longhorn Council eNewsletter May 9th, 2018

Mailing Address:
BSA - Longhorn Council
850 Cannon Dr
PO Box 54190
Hurst, TX 76054  
US 

Contact Name: Michael Wright
Telephone Number: (817) 231-8500

Distribution of this communication is directed to members of the Longhorn Council
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Our Partnership With The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

View Online VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER May 9, 2018 FROM THE CHIEF Our Partnership With The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints For those that had looked forward to Scouting for their families in the future, you will always be welcome. READ MORE What You Need To Know About The Relationship Between The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints And The BSA  BSA is helping ensure a smooth transition for the many LDS families who will continue in Scouting. READ MORE The Boy Scouts of America Organization Name Is Not Changing, And Other Facts To Set The Record Straight The Boy Scouts of America organization name will continue to be Boy Scouts of America. READ MORE Question: Do You Wear Your Neckerchief Over Or Under The Collar?  The neckerchief, an identifier of Scouts around the globe, may be the most underrated part of a Scout's uniform. READ MORE SPONSORED Scouts Who Become Explorer Academy Ambassadors Get Free Book and Pin After 130 years of headline-making exploration, National Geographic has entered new territory: children's fiction. READ MORE Copyright © 2018 Boy Scouts of America, All rights reserved.