Brazos Valley District
September 2018 Newsletter
Round Table - September 6 @ 7:00PM - LDS Church on Bethel Rd. in Weatherford
"People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success."
Norman Vincent Peale
From the District Chair
BVD Chair - Kit Marshall
Click here for the BVD Calendar
Popcorn Return
Popcorn returns (if any) is October 13 at Couts Memorial Scout lodge 10-12.
If there are any questions to contact LouAnn Hernandez
Cuboree - Come All Newly Registered Cub Scouts!
To register go to https://app.box.com/s/0q4ne7kityx7n4wucoj5cqgmcne1co8j
Date: Saturday, Oct 6
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Holland Lake
Philmont Wood Badge Has Two Slots Open
Dates: September 23-28, 2018
Experience Wood Badge in the back country of Philmont Scout Ranch!
Wood Badge is for Everyone!
Featuring three courses lead by Brazos Valley folks!!!
Philmont 2018 Course Director - Bob McKinley
Spring 2019 Worth Ranch Course Director - Jeff Palmer
Summer 2019 Lakeview Lodge Course Director - John Hughes
Den Chief Training
All of the Scoutmasters and Cubmasters in Brazos Valley District, please informed that there is a Den Chief training (C31) for all Scouts that are interested in and need a Leadership job for advancement.
Date: Saturday, Sept 8
Time: 11:30am to 2:00pm
Location: Arborlawn UMC 4406, 5001 Briarhaven Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109.
They should have lunch before the class starts. There is no cost for this course but a donation for drinks would be appreciated.
This course is recommended for the Den Leaders (adults) also so they can develop a good working relationship with their Boy Scout Den Chiefs!
Pre-Register here https://bit.ly/2uL3ZXw
Leader Specific Training - September 8th @ Arborlawn UMC
Leader Position Specific Training Brazos Valley|Trinity Trails|Santa Fe|Trailblazer|Silver Star
- Cubmaster and Asst. Cubmaster Position-Specific
- Den Leader Position Specific
- Pack Committee Challenge
- Den Chief Trining for Den Chiefs and Den Leaders
- Scoutmaster Position Specific Training
- Troop Committee Challenge
- Charter Organization Representative
- Merit Badge Counselor Orientation
- Venturing Advisor Position-Specific Training
- Crew Committee Challenge - Crew Committee Position-Specific Training
Saturday, 8 September 2018
Arborlawn UMC 4406, 5001 Briarhaven Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Registration starts at 8am, and the classes will start at 8:30
Pre-Register here https://bit.ly/2uL3ZXw
Friends of Scouting Report
Planning for the 2019 FOS year has begun. In the month of September we will begin planning dates that units plan to hold their FOS presentations. Goal setting meeting for council will be September 24th at 7pm.
POWDERHORN TRAINING
UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
Upcoming Events from Program
Training - Don't forget, if you haven’t taken YPT since March, your YPT expires on Ocotober 1. The new YPT is available on-line and covers face to face requirements as well. This is also needed for all new leaders.
Upcoming - Don’t forget to put the Highland Games on your calendar for November 9-11 for all Scouts age 11 and up at Camp Tahauya!
University of Scouting is November 17 with training and information for leaders of all Scouting programs.
BVD Program Chair - John Hughes
From the Camping Committee
The High Adventure Open House will be offered again Next Summer every Friday during the weeks of Summer Camp 2 Adults and 2 Youths from each Unit are welcome to come out and experience some of the Chisolm Trail High Adventure Program at SR2 . Finish the day off with some fellowship and a FREE Steak Dinner . Don't Miss Out on this great opportunity.
Also Summer camp Staff Interviews start the Sunday after Thanksgiving. If you have a youth or adult that would like to Staff at camp let them know .
BVD Camping Chair - Bruce Lustenhouwer
Merit Badge College - Save the Date
Troop Registration and Counselors for Merit Badges are handled by John Podany. You can email John Podany at myDFWbuilder@gmail.com or call 817-456-4922 to participate.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you keep your email and other important information about your troop found at the 'Contact Info' tab current thru out the year on Inteliscout.com. Failure to do so will result in your troop loosing its ability to participate.
Registration information will be distributed in September and classes close November 1.
Make sure your troops contact information is up to date on Inteliscout.com by September 1. If you have any questions, please contact John Park, jpark75@chater.net or 817-994-2536 Registration information will be placed on InteliScout in September.
Class selection and Payment Deadline: November 1. Those who choose to wait until after this date run, the risk of losing your troop’s spot and being charged a $100 late fee. We do not accept registrations after this date or the day of the college.
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Email: djkerrigan@att.net
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bethel Road, Weatherford, TX, USA
Phone: 817-716-1790
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