Brazos Valley District
January 2019 Newsletter
A Note from the District Chair
Hope everyone had a Safe and Happy Christmas as well as an enjoyable New Year….in spite of the messy weather we are now experiencing. As we begin to get back into the Scouting Year for 2019, there were a couple of end of year recognitions that may have gone unnoticed that I wanted to make sure that we recognized:
Charles Brown, Brazos Valley District OA Chapter Adviser, was awarded the Commissioner Award of Excellence in Unit Service from Brazos Valley District, Longhorn Council.
William “Bill” Farmer, Brazos Valley District Commissioner, was awarded the Commissioner Award of Excellence in Unit Service from Lone Star District, Circle Ten Council.
Please give them a BIG “THANK YOU” when you see them as they are working hard for our Scouts!
Some reminders to get us back in the Scouting mode:
Family Friends of Scouting (FFOS): Requesting all units support this effort through either scheduling an external speaker with Kyle Johnson or planning (and communicating date) internal hosted FFOS presentation so that Kyle is not chasing you around. He has a lot on his plate and is here to help, but he needs information.
District Award of Merit – We need to get nominations in to the committee being chaired by Bruce Lustenhouwer. I am attaching a District Award of Merit Nomination form to this newsletter.
OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES MINUTE
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom ruled by a pretty good king. And, through this kingdom, there was a road. And, on this road, there was a big rock right in the middle of the road.
One of the king's ambassadors returning from a trip complained about how the kingdom was going to pot and rode his horse around the rock.
A rich merchant came by and complained about the delay as his driver slowly edged around the rock and hurried on.
A countess in her carriage whined that the king should take better care of the road system.
Many other people came by and went around the rock throughout the day. Then, a poor peasant came by carrying a large load of vegetables he hoped to sell in the market.
When he approached the rock, he set down his burden. He pushed and pulled at the rock until he finally got it moved to the side of the road. Where the rock had been was a leather purse. The peasant opened it and saw many gold coins and a note.
The note read, "These coins are a reward for your efforts to improve our kingdom. Signed, the King"
Taking time to fix a problem is better than just complaining about the problem. For 2019, I challenge each of us to try this approach.
Jack Wilkes - BVD Chair
District Award of Merit Nominations are due soon - click on link below to access the form.
2018 Brazos Valley District Awards - Consider Nominating a Deserving Scouter
Click above link for access to the form and deadline to submit.
Contact Jeff Palmer with any questions.
Friends of Scouting
Kyle Johnson - FOS Chair
Starting a New Girl Troop?
Tim Caulkins - Western Service Area DE
December Eagle Scouts
Nuggets to Know from the Program Chair
- Cub O orienteering meet. Saturday January 5 @ SR2 (Rumor has it the roads have been repaired since last Falls rains!)
- Brazos Valley Merit Badge College - Saturday January 12 and Saturday January 26 at Weatherford College
- Bi-District Pinewood Derby January 19 at Granbury FUMC (New site for 2019!)
- Girl Troops Rollout February 1
- Wood Badge Banquet - February 2 at FUMC Joshua
- Scouting for Food
- Friends of Scouting Campaign NOW
- Spring Camporee April 12-14 - Troops, get ready for an adventure!
John Hughes,
District Program Chair
Get Your Woodbadge On... Every Scout Deserves a FULLY Trained Leader
2019 COURSES
Jeff Palmer – 2019 Spring Course Director
S2-662-19-1 at Worth Ranch, Two Weekends.
3-day Weekend #1: Mar. 22-24, Fri. 7:30 a.m. to Sun. 5PM
2-day Weekend #2: Apr. 6-7, Sat. 7:30 a.m. to Sun. 5PM
John Hughes – 2019 Summer Course Director
S2-662-19-2 at Lakeview Lodge, SR2
Five Day Course: Tue. 7:30 a.m. to Sat. 5PM, June 18-22
Wayne Morton – 2019 Fall Course Director
S2-662-19-3 at Sid Richardson Camp 10, Two Weekends.
3-day Weekend #1: Oct. 4-6, Fri. 7:30 a.m. to Sun. 5PM
2-day Weekend #2: Oct. 26-27, Sat. 7:30a.m. to Sun. 5PM
NYLT - Twin Arrows Youth Leadership Training for ages 14-18
TA-213 Course – 6 Day Course, Sun-Fri. Fee $175, $225 for out of council Scouts.
March 10-15, 2019. Scoutmaster: Mr. Robert Downey, TA213@twinarrowslhc.org
Location: Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
TA-214 Course – 6 Day Course, Mon-Sat. Fee $175, $225 for out of council Scouts.
July 15-20, 2019. Scoutmaster: Mr. Jimmy Goff, TA214@twinarrowslhc.org
Location: Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
TA-215 Course – 6 Day Course, Thur.-Tues. Fee $175, $225 for out of council Scouts.
December 26-31, 2019. Scoutmaster: TBD, TA216@twinarrowslhc.org
Location: Camp Tahuaya
SR2 Dedication Brick Fundraiser
The Dedication Brick Fundraiser will raise funds to replace all the Patrol Tables at Camp 10 “Gilwell” with permanent shelters that blend with the architecture of the camp. The “Dedication” bricks will ring each table. Click here for to see the Brick Project or to Buy a Brick.
BSA Safety Moments
Brazos Valley Facebook Page
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https://www.facebook.com/bsabvd/
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Brazos Valley District
Email: djkerrigan@att.net
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bethel Rd, Weatherford, TX, USA
Phone: 8177161790
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsabvd/