Troop 118 Pin college

Troop 118 pin College

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Roundtable/Council PTC Promotional

Greetings from the Philmont Training Center!

October is an exciting month in the Boy Scouts of America, and we hope your fall recruitment is going well.  With so many new leaders joining the BSA this time of year, adult leader training becomes an even more important topic.  As part of your discussions about training we encourage you to talk about Philmont Training Center (PTC), the National Training Center of the BSA.

To assist you in this effort, we have attached a copy of our two-page flyer detailing our 2012 PTC Conference Schedule.  In addition, here is a link to the flyer for you to add to your local council website and social media pages to help promote PTC:  http://scouting.org/filestore/philmont/pdf/2012PTCConferenceFlyer.pdf.   This is a terrific handout for your next district roundtables!  At the end of this email is a script for use at district Roundtables that will help explain PTC programs. 

We know that when volunteers from your council attend a PTC conference they can help strengthen your local Scouting program.  Thank you for your continued efforts to promote the Philmont Training Center.  Please contact me if you have any further questions at Andrea.Watson@Scouting.org.

In Scouting,

Andrea Watson

Associate Director of Program/Philmont Training Center

www.PhilmontTrainingCenter.org

www.PhilmontScoutRanch.org

Script for PTC Roundtable Promotion "Training Highlight"

Since 1950, Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, New Mexico has served as the National Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America.  Each summer, conferences are conducted at "PTC" by the various departments and committees of the BSA national council.  In 2012 there are dozens of exciting conferences to choose from that cover all aspects and programs of Scouting!  You are invited!  Don't miss the chance to come to PTC next summer. Plus individuals who register by December 31, 2011 will qualify for the early bird registration price!

One of the most unique opportunities of a week at PTC is the chance to enjoy the magic of Philmont with your family.  While you learn the "best methods" of Scouting in your conference, your family members will enjoy hikes into the Philmont backcountry, horseback rides, crafts, games, and so much more!  You'll also have plenty of opportunities to explore Philmont and the surrounding area together as a family.  This will surely be a Scouting adventure you will never forget.

To register to attend PTC, log onto your MyScouting account at www.MyScouting.org and then click on the "event registration" tab.  For more details about PTC, visit www.PhilmontTrainingCenter.org. 

The new 2011 Scout Guide to Advancement

All Cross Timber District units:

Please take the time to download the new 2011 Advancement Guide.  It is completely updated from the prior version. 

The new Guide to Advancement may be found at the link below:

     https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1248434208/aa3b5cf4b81427d26dabf4562825f940

Please share this with your district. This will be available for download for approximately three (3) months.

The New Eagle Workbook will be ready later today.  Another link will follow shortly.

If you have any trouble downloading it please let me know.

Troop 118 Open House October 24th

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE

TROOP 118 OPEN HOUSE

When:        Monday, October 24, 2011, 7:00 p.m.

Where:       Westminster Presbyterian Church

                   1330 South Fielder Road

                   Arlington, Texas

Who:          Cub Scouts, Webelos, non-Scouters and Parents interested in finding out more about what Boy Scouts do

•        See a Boy-led Troop in action 

•        Enjoy outdoor cooking and ice cream making,

•        Participate in "scat" identification, knot tying and much more

•        Walk through a model campsite

•        Receive your Passport to Eagle

This is an evening of fun for Boys and Parents to learn about Scouting, its values, its expectations and what Boys and Parents should expect from Scouting.

**Also coming up-October 29-30, 2011! -Webelo Pin College at Camp Wisdom!!

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--
yours in scouting

Kelsey Clark

November 12th University of Scouting and Cub Scout Pow Wow.

The Longhorn Council

University of Scouting
&
Cub Scout Leader Pow-Wow

Saturday, November 12, 2011

University of Scouting & Cub Scout Leader Pow-Wow
are adult leader training opportunities filled with exciting specialty
training that will enable Scouters to successfully "Deliver the
Promise" to our youth. Participants can choose up to six courses from
a wide variety of courses for any program throughout the day, each
guaranteed to enrich their knowledge and understanding of the Scouting
Program.
There are classes for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, District, and
Council Scouters. New classes have been added and the favorites are
still there.

Cost: $20 per Scouter (Includes up to 6 classes and lunch)
Location: Centennial High School,
201 South Hurst, Burleson, TX 76028
Registration: online at http://www.inteliscout.com/
List of course offerings will be available on the InteliScout website
Times: Check-in: 8:00 a.m.
  Classes: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Each class is 50 minutes)

If you have any suggestions or questions, or wish to volunteer to
teach a course(s), please contact:
Randy Smith at smithrc@flash.net or 817-496-5150

Note: University of Scouting and Pow Wow are adult-only training
activities. There are no provisions for youth of any age, and the
Burleson ISD has specifically limited our use to adults only.  Please
make your own child care arrangements for the day. Thank you.


--
yours in scouting

Kelsey Clark
Cross Timbers
District Executive
Longhorn Council BSA
Office: 817 231 8529
e-mail: 662crosstimbers@bsamail.org

Unit Inventories and Recharter Packets

Cross Timbers District,

At October and November Round Table Recharter Packets will be available for pick up. We need a representative of each unit to come by to sign for and pick up the recharter packet. There will be lots of great information inside the packets this year. The on-line system will become active for units to use 60 days before the recharter expires which is November 1^st. 2011.

Recharter turn in will be at December Round Table. It is every important that we complete this process for every unit by the middle of December.

Also take a moment to create a roster for your unit in word, excel, or troop master for the unit inventories that need to be completed by the end of October. Unit inventories can be printed off and turned in at Round Table, e-mailed to 662crosstimbers@bsamail.org, or faxed Attn: 29 Membership Committee 817 231 8600.

Yours in Scouting

Steve Willey

Cross Timbers Memebership Chair

Kent Anderson

Cross Timber District Commissioner

Kelsey Clark

District Executive

Cross Timbers District

Longhorn Council, BSA

817 231 8529

662crosstimbers@bsamail.org

Mailing

PO Box 54901

Hurst Texas 76054

Upcoming opportunities

Family Campout & Scouting Fun Day at Veterans Park
Join Arlington Parks and Recreation for a Family Fun Campout on Friday night and/or stay on Saturday to hang with the Boy Scouts and participate in family fun activities. (Or just come for the Boy Scout led Scouting Fun Day.)

These back-to-back events will take place in the great outdoors at Veterans Park. To join the camping fun, participants will need to pack tents and sleeping bags. The campout will include dinner, s'mores, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, tent decorating contest, live entertainment and a pancake breakfast provided by local scouts.

When breakfast is done, participants can continue the fun and take part in family activities provided by the Boy Scouts. The schedule of events will include crafts, skill demonstrations and adventure activities. The Scouting Fun Day is free and open to participants of every age.

- Dates: Friday, October 14, 4pm & Saturday, October 15, 1pm
- Location: Veterans Park – 3600 W Arkansas Ln. 76016
- Camping cost: $10 per camper; children under 2 are FREE
- Scouting Fun Day cost: FREE

Regards,

Robert Blake
District Communications
(direct) 817.505.1257
rblake@bitxbit.com

Find me in Twitter:
twitter.com/robertblakejr

October Cub Roundtable

As we move into Fall, it's time to really gear up our Scouting programs. With that in mind, be sure to attend Cub Scout Roundtable next Tuesday.
Since it is Fall, the room should be cooler. The staff, of course, are always cool.
The theme for November is Citizenship, so be a good Citizen and show up at 7:30 pm at Pantego Christian Academy.

See you there,
Ron Ronalder
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner
ninaron@sbcglobal.net

Regards,
Robert Blake
Bit By Bit Computer Consultants
(direct) 817.505.1257
rblake@bitxbit.com
www.bitxbit.com
Find me in Twitter:
twitter.com/robertblakejr

Robotics competition and Lego Mindstorm

Normally I do not post items that are not directly BSA related. However, my son is doing this with his 4H club and it looks to be a really neat program and competition. It uses the Lego Mindstorm to compete in challenges to solve various problems..


http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2011foodfactor

If you have questions, I can try to help (this will be my 1st time to do it)

Robert Blake
817.505.1257
robert.blake@bitxbit.com