A Note from the DE on FOS

It has come to my attention that many are unsure with what to think about the Family Friends of Scouting. The last few years have been rocky and national noticed that the campaign needed a “revamping” for the campaign to succeed in the future. Here is what is new:

• FOS presentations are beginning in October and should be finished by February for every unit. This should not be held at Blue and Gold unless there are no other options.
• Free cloth rank advancement for units who raise their goal through an FOS presentation. See attachment for further information.
• The presentation itself is approximately 8 minutes and completely scripted. There is participation from the children as well.

Unit Contact: Right now calls are being made and emails sent to Unit Committee Chairs (Unit Campaign Coordinators) in order to set a goal and a date for your presentation. Your job as a UCC is to communicate with the unit parents regarding when and where the presentation will be held along with necessary follow up. There is a meeting to help prepare unit coordinators and presenters on September 25^th and October 16^th. You may pick whichever one is convenient for you.

Presenters: I need a total of 12 presenters. Each presenter will make 3-5 presentations and it is mandatory that you come to training on either September 25^th or October 16^th.  Please contact me directly to help.

I understand that each unit does not see this money raised directly in their account and this may be a disappointing concept, however, FOS provides your council with the materials and funding to support your unit and activities. Thank you for your continued support in scouting.

Meaghan Lee

817.676.8731

Medieval Time Scout Knights

August eNewsletter

THANK YOU!  If your son is a participant in one or more of the council's programs, THANK YOU for your support.  If you are a volunteer in a local unit or at any other level in Scouting, THANK YOU for your commitment to Scouting Values.  If you are a supporter and donor through any giving opportunity, THANK YOU!  Your investment is greatly appreciated and used very carefully to best benefit our members.

Scouting Values and Service:  How is Scouting connected with what happened this month in 1974 in the United States?  Read more

Business as Usual:  While local constituents may worry about how Scouting will be affected by recent changes in membership requirements, a recent survey of donors reveals most are staying true to the program's values.  Read more

Tell the Truth:   Longhorn Council CEO responds to misinformation.  Read more

Fall Popcorn Sale Expected to Have the Largest Participation Ever:  Attendance at Popcorn Retreats in July causes volunteer Popcorn Sale leadership to expect record-setting participation.  Learn more about Popcorn sales.  See projects that Popcorn proceeds fund.

Fall Roundup News:  Thousands of young boys (and girls) will flock to their local schools, churches and other community organizations to join in the Great Adventure of Scouting this month and next.  Learn more

It's the Journey, Not the Destination:  Changes in Family Friends of Scouting will benefit local units more than ever before.  Read more

Scouting in Action:  What's happening in Scouting programs this fall?  Read more

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Arrowmen:

Our summer vacation is nearly over and it's just about time to return to school - please hold your applause - I know you're as excited as I am!   I hope you've all enjoyed a great summer. 

For this month's activity, let's celebrate the end of summer with a swim party at the Elks Lodge!  We'll also cook up some hot dogs and enjoy any other refreshments we can come up with.  You don't need to bring anything except your trunks and a towel, but if you'd like to, feel free to bring a bag of chips, a few cookies, a soft drink, or any other goodies you'd care to share.

Also, we've got two upcoming Ordeals: the next Ordeal dates are August 23-25 at Worth Ranch and September 20-22 at Sid Richardson.  Please remind candidates that they need to attend an Ordeal weekend to complete their journey into the OA, and current Ordeal members are encouraged to seal their OA membership by doing their Brotherhood   There will be other Brotherhood opportunities, but Ordeal candidates need to attend one of these weekends.  If we don't make a real effort to get Ordeal and Brotherhood candidates to the WR Ordeal we may not earn our Chapter Active Award for this year - we've earned it the past 3 years in a row!  The awards will be presented at the Lodge Banquet in September.  Please go to the Longhorn Council website for additional details and to register.  Brotherhood Q&A is attached.

And don't forget the Lodge Banquet on September 7, 2013.  It will be at Texas Wesleyan University this year.   This will be the event when we elect the Lodge Chief who will lead us into 2014.  Please plan to attend.  Details will be on the Longhorn Council website.

And it's never too late to pay your 2013 Lodge dues!   Still a bargain at only $10!   If Scoutmasters want to send a list of OA members and a check, we can get all your cards to you at one time.  Remember to support the Lodge.  The dues we collect are invested back into funding camp improvements to make your camping experiences more enjoyable.  Member Retention is also part of our effort to reach our 2013 OA Chapter Journey to Excellence goal.   Active membership, or a member in good standing, is defined by the Order of the Arrow as an Arrowman who attends lodge, chapter, and/or unit events regularly, completes assigned tasks as requested, and abides by the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, and Order of the Arrow Obligation.  Active membership requires dues-paid registration in both the Boy Scouts of America and the Order of the Arrow lodge.

 As always, the Talahi Chapter meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, located at 601 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76010.   Our next scheduled meeting is at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, August 20, 2013.  The chapter officers and I would like to invite all Arrowmen to attend our meeting.  If you're a regular attendee, it will be great to see you again.  If you haven't been to a meeting in a while, please come and reconnect with the Order of the Arrow - we've missed you!

Yours in Brotherhood,

Gary Faletti

Talahi Chapter Adviser

talahiadviseroa@earthlink.net

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Recruiting for new members!

Jacob Reich is really taking initiative by leading up the recruiting during Shackelford's 7th grade registration! Jacob is currently the SPL for troop 520 from new world united Methodist.

Robert Blake
972.365.7010

Really?? Did you know that....

An entire room of dedicated scouts does not know that the district has a website??

I did not until I attended this evening round table.. The speaker asked if we had a website for the distinct and ....... we all heard crickets.

We have been attempting for more than a year to get the word out for the distinct website and blog...

Please urge all new and old scouts to sign up on the blog and to bookmark the district site..  It is the place were all new information is placed and all old information is available in the archives..

You can even send me emails to get important item about your troop / Pack /Crew information out..

Fundraisers, court of honors, eagle projects, advancements, events, pictures, etc..

This is a great way to get some additional recognition for the unit as well as help the district grow.

I welcome and ideas or comments!!

Robert Blake
District Communications Chair
817.505.1257
reblake@gmail.com

Scout Roundtable - July 9th

Community Service, baseball, and Scouts – what a combination!

 

On July 9^th, at 7:30PM the monthly Cross Timbers Scout Roundtable will be held at the Pantego Christian Academy on Park Row. We will learn of a rewarding service opportunity. Participating Scouts will be able to really make a difference. Mr. Vince Leone will speak to us about the "Miracle League" and how Scouts and their units can join in and provide some quality service time helping youth in need.

 

But do not despair, we will also have time for announcements and the distribution of baskets of paper.  You will be able share stories of your recent Scout successes and to listen to words of "wisdom" from our District Commissioner. All of this in one evening. And admission is free! So come and bring a friend to the very best Scout Roundtable.

 

If you are not satisfied, this Roundtable has a money back guarantee!

 

 

Great Activity to get Visablity for Scouting in Arlington. 4th of July Parade

The 48th Arlington 4th of July Parade

Arlington, Texas

Thursday July 4, 2013

Downtown Arlington

 

The Arlington 4th of July Association is looking for Scouts to serve as Flag Bearers/Color Guards along our parade route and to help lead Parade spectators in singing our National Anthem

 

Need: Color Guards/Flag Bearers, in uniform, spaced along the entire 2 mile Parade route. The Color Guards/Flag Bearers may be as few as 2 Scouts (this is a minimum – bring as many along as you can).  We are requesting one leader or parent and at least 2 scouts from each unit, in Class A uniform. Please bring an American flag and your unit flag.

 

When:  Thursday July 4, 2013, no later than 7:30 a.m. for check in.  Scouts will deploy along the route at 8:15 a.m.

 

Where: UT Arlington Parking lot at the northeast corner of Doug Russell Rd. and West St. Maps and more info can be found on our website, www.arlington4th.org.

 

What:  The Guards/Flag Bearers will be spaced evenly along the Parade route, while our announcing stands play the National Anthem.  The Color Guards/Flag Bearers will be in the middle of the street to serve as a focal point for parade spectators.  Each Scout should be in Class A uniform.

 

Why:  This is an opportunity to showcase your troop to more than 40,000 people while showing your Patriotic Spirit and your Scout Pride!

 

How:    Call or e-mail if you can help.

 

Thanks!:  Each participating Scout will receive a commemorative patch.

 

If you wish to participate, or for more information call or e-mail:

 

Kevin Donovan

Arlington 4th of July Association

www.arlington4th.org

kevinmdonovan@sbcglobal.net

817-299-8059

Day Camp Wood Cutting - June 8th @ 9am

The "Wood Cutting" Party for Day Camp has been rescheduled until Saturday, June 8th @ 9am.

We will be at the Stake Center (where we have Day Camp)

Please let me know if you can attend and what tools you will be able to bring with you.

This "supply list" is from Tony Aloisio - who is our woodworking leader

We will need the following tools for the preparation:

Trim or chop saws ( I have one)

Battery drills and drill bits (I Have one)

Router and bits (for the wood edges I have one)

Palm sanders/belt sanders (I have one of each)

Extension cords (I have plenty)

Safety glasses (I have plenty)

Tables for the assembly of each packet and to cut on (I have none) - I will get tables from the church.

Traci McGraw 817-312-9163
Cub Scout Day Camp Director
Cross Timbers District
http://www.longhorncouncil.org

June Scout Roundtable

Just like the OA song goes: "weld tightly every link", the June Scout Roundtable is going to be about welding! The new Welding Merit badge is to be presented by Scouter Dwight Grayson.

The June 11^th Scout Roundtable will begin at 7:30Pm and it is to be held at the Pantego Christian Academy on Park Row. You are encouraged to come and bring a Scout troop representative to hear all about this new merit badge. While the presentation will not be a merit badge class, it is designed to introduce the District leaders to this new badge. It will be a learning opportunity for us all. Please come!

BSA Membership Policy Decision

From: "Longhorn Council BSA" <lhcinfo@longhorn.org>

Subject: BSA Membership Policy Decision

Date: May 24, 2013 3:00:21 AM CDT

To: "Longhorn Council BSA" <lhcinfo@longhorn.org>

LONGHORN COUNCIL  BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

 

Dear Longhorn Council Scouting family, Over the past six months, the Boy Scouts of America has embarked on the most extensive research exercise in the 103 year history of our organization. This has been a broad-based listening exercise involving thousands of participants and hundreds of thousands of man-hours. The process has been inclusive, democratic and fair. Today, 1,400 volunteer delegates, representing every BSA Council and corner of our Scouting family, convened in Grapevine, Texas to vote on a resolution proposed by the National Executive Board of Directors that would change our membership policy stating that "No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation alone".  This resolution would continue the "don't ask, don't tell" policy for adults regarding participation as adult volunteers. Please click here to view the full resolution. The vote was taken and the resolution was adopted. The BSA Executive Board has previously stated that, following the vote, they will immediately take the appropriate action through various sub-committees to make certain that implementation goes as smoothly as possible.  This policy change will be effective on January 1, 2014. We recognize that this process has been difficult for many in our local Scouting family. We respect all opinions and positions. To be clear, Longhorn Council stands united with the BSA and we sincerely hope that all of the Longhorn Council family will put aside their differences in order to focus on the main thing - the young people we serve. For 100 years, Longhorn Council has been serving young people in North and Central Texas. The impact in our community speaks for itself:28,757 registered youth members; 4,500 young people supported by our ScoutReach programs; more than 600 Eagle Scouts per year; and hundreds of thousands of service hours performed each year.  Longhorn Council has a reputation as one of the best councils in the BSA. Our priority continues to be serving more youth, building character and teaching the values represented in the Scout Oath and Law. The leadership and Executive Board of Longhorn Council is committed to fulfilling our mission and remaining one of the top Councils in the BSA. We will continue to deliver quality programing that positively changes lives. We understand that we may have some in our family that are disappointed in the outcome of this vote, but we must concentrate on minimizing disruption while delivering a positive program for the youth we serve. Thank you for your prayers, patience and support as we move forward. And please remember, you are invited to attend one of the following fireside chats with the Longhorn Council leadership/Key 3.  We have scheduled four locations and dates within the Council, so hopefully one will be convenient for you.  Each event will begin at 7:00 PM. June 5 – Baylor University Sciences Building, Room E125, 101 Bagby Avenue, Waco June 6 – Arborlawn Church, 5001 Briarhaven Road, Fort Worth June 12 – St. Joseph's Catholic Community Parrish Hall, 1927 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington June 13 – LDS Ward Building, 1100 Stapleton, Flower Mound   What will be on the agenda? ·         We will have the latest information following the vote on the membership standards resolution. ·         A state of the Longhorn Council report, including updates on the improvement projects being conducted in our camping and activities facilities. ·         A look ahead at the capital improvements still needing to be addressed and an opportunity for you to give us your input. ·         Q and A with Council leaders. We sincerely hope that you or at least one representative from your Scout unit will be able to attend.  We are not limiting attendance and encourage anyone to attend that would like to be updated on the National agenda, as well as learn more about how Longhorn Council is driving the mission statement of Scouting through membership growth, camping opportunities and more.    Thank you for your involvement in Scouting and we look forward to visiting with each of you that can attend one of the meetings.         850 Cannon Drive                  PO Box 54190            Hurst, Texas 76054              817-231-8500            Fax 817-231-8600