Brazos Valley District
November 2017 Newsletter
BVD ROUND TABLE - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd AT 7:00PM
November Theme - Reverent: Cubs Give Thanks
Popcorn Kernels...
10/30 Take Order Due to Council by 5:00 PM
11/9-11 Take Order Distribution
12/08 Take Order Money and Prizes Due
Jack Wilkes - Popcorn Kernel
Top Popcorn Sales Incentive
Watch our great PROMOTIONAL VIDEO!!!
>>> https://youtu.be/-FAJjVNBW0I
To be eligible you will need to submit your Scouts total sales using this tracking sheet. Starting the first Monday in November you will see a real time tracker of the top 100 sellers on www.scoutfund.net to view your Scouts progress. At the end of the campaign if your Scout is one of the top 100 they will receive a personal invitation to our private showing of star wars: the last jedi!
Good Luck…..May the Force be with You!
Popcorn Recognition
Popcorn Sales -- those selling in top l00 Scouts will be invited
to a private screening of Star Wars "The Last Jedi".... so good
luck to all our Scouts in BVD.
Yeah! BVD packs are doing a popping great job selling popcorn. Way to go P360 in Acton And P1949 in Mineral Wells!
We know we have others doing great things too - please share your success with us.
Advancement
Congratulations Troop 148
Troop 148 in Granbury -- awarded the MOWW (Military Order of World Wars) this month. Members are officers from all branches that have served in war.
New Ministry Video on Cyberbullying
Attached is the School access bill article; it includes some great resources that can help with the those ISD’s where we have limited access.
It highlights Eagle Scout Nick Hiratsuka, Tucson, Az., who recently conducted a workshop on cyberbullying at the 12th National Gathering of United Methodist Men. Nick is one of the youngest persons to ever conduct a scouting ministry-related workshop.
http://www.umc.org/how-we-serve/eagle-scouts-film-fights-cyberbullying
Camping
Camp Staff interviews coming up in November weekend after
Thanksgiving Hurst Office and Camp Tahuaya
If your boys are in need of a Scholarship for Philmont ,
Applications are Due to the Council Office by December 14th
Philmont Council Trek Apps Due in march 2018
District Camporee April 13 -15 2018 be there
Chisholm Trail Open House is being offered again every Friday June
10- July7 At SR2 Free for 2 scouts and 2 adults from each Troop or
Crew includes a steak dinner . Check out our high adventure program .
Score - O Results for BVD
Brazos Valley Day Camp-Save the Date
Please put this on your calendar for June of 2018.... second week ... it will
be fun for the Cubs, the volunteering Scouts, and the adults..... It is important and part of the program for the Cubs... SEE YOU THERE !
Start at the first of the year in preparations to help each Cub earn his money for camp and be ready for registration early and on time.
Don't forget Scout Troops.... we want your help ... please start asking your boys to think about volunteering whatever time they can....
Also, remember we will need Range Officers --BB and Archery.
Training will be held after the first of the year - Some volunteer adult males would be perfect - We look forward to your help.
All Units -- be on the lookout for the theme in January!
Program
District Commissioner Message
As Thanksgiving approaches, may we remember that Scouting is one of the best organizations that teach values, character, and leadership skills through the achievements and requirements for the Units.
Let us continue to help the boys learn and do their best and be good examples of leadership in how we act, in what we say, and what we teach and especially how we as adults treat each other. Let us give and earn respect to all and to be grateful for the wonderful program that it is.
I want to send a sincere thank you to each leader in all the units.
You are appreciated and incouraged to continue to do well. THANK YOU !
May you be blessed for all the good you do. We as a District and Council are so thankful for all of you.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Each unit is counted as a blessing to the District!
Training
Outdoor Ethics
Outdoor Ethics Guide: Released last week. This guide is for use by the Outdoor Ethics Guide (Boy Scout youth position) and Outdoor Ethics Advisor (Adult) for Troops and may also be adopted for use by Venturing Crews. There will be a session at University of Scouting for Scout Leaders and Youth 14yo+ on how to incorporate this position into your unit and how to use the guide.
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/outdoorethicsguide/pdf/OutdoorEthicsGuide2017.pdf
Leave No Trace Trainer Course Fall 2017:
Friday Nov. 3, 6 PM to Sunday Nov. 5, 11:30 AM
Camp Holland in Weatherford, TX
Outdoor Ethics Orientation Course:
Saturday Nov. 4, 9 AM - Noon
Camp Holland in Weatherford, TX
Contact Onda Maughan for details: olmaughan@yahoo.com
This training is recommended for:
- Outdoor Ethics Guide (Youth) & Outdoor Ethics Advisor (Adult) Positions
- District Outdoor Training staff (IOLS and BALOO)
- Scoutmasters and ASMs
- Scouts, 14 years old and older
- Summer Camp Staff Day Camp Staff
- High Adventure Crews (Philmont, Northern Tier
- Woodbadge Ticket Training
- Anyone who loves the outdoors!
University of Scouting -Outdoor Ethics College - POC: Paula Church, pchurch@yahoo.com
Tread Lightly! Trainer Course; Instructors: Paula Church, Chandra Clark and Onda Maughan
Outdoor Ethics Guide: Instructor: Chandra Clark
The 7 Principles of LNT: Instructor: Angela Vu
Outdoor Ethics at the Unit and District Level: Instructor: Paula Church
Leave No Trace – Outdoor skills: Instructor: Paula Church
Conservation Project Planning: Instructor Chandra Clark – added to the Boy Scout College
Activities
Membership
See the link below for information about BSA membership fee increase. This is from national and will take effect December 1, 2017. National Membership fees will be $33.00.
Debbie Kerrigan - Membership Chair
Finance
Brazos Valley District
To submit training, announcements, acknowledgements, and other district information, please contact Debbie Kerrigan
Email: djkerrigan@att.net
Website: http://longhornwest.weebly.com/
Phone: 817-716-1790