Brazos Valley District
March 2018 Newsletter
BV Round Table is Thursday, March 1st at 7:00PM
Message from the District Chair
Come hither!!! BE SURE TO GET YOUR NOMINATION IN FOR THE DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT. It is so important to recognize those who have worked hard as volunteers in the Brazos Valley District to make it a better District for our young people from the youngest to the oldest. Put your thinking cap on and have discussion with your peers.
Kit Marshall, Your Brazos Valley District Chair
We NEED You for the Brazos Valley FOS Luncheon! Be a Table Host...
When: Friday, April 20 at 11:45
Where: North Side Baptist Church, (910 North Main St. Weatherford, TX 76054)
New Eagles in Brazos Valley - CONGRATULATIONS!
Tristan Lake T-24
Ben Heath T-1099
Shane Smith T-725
We had 4 new Eagle Scouts in February
Brennan Baker T-2001
Blake Nelson T-31
Ethan Lindsey T-360
Rob Haxel T-1099
Jimmy Goff - Advancement Chair
Program Latest and Greatest...
Day Camp is in the planning stages and is the 2nd week of June. Please plan for your pack to attend and sign up soon. This years Cub Scout Day Camp will be at Holland Lake and has an International Theme. Volunteers are needed at all levels. Contact Chance Frye at 682-500-5205 for details and volunteer information or attend the Roundtable this Thursday and meet up with Chance there.
Next Fall, we are planning a Cub Scout event for the Brazos Valley District. If you are interested in helping to plan this event please contact me at 817-262-9500 or j.hughes@suez.com.
John Hughes
District Program Chair
BV Day Camp News
Save the Date - District Committee Training - June 2 -Location TBD
Face to Face Youth Protection Training
NEW Youth Protection Training - Online NOW
Wood Badge Training is for Every Leader - click link below to Register for 2018 Courses
Brazos Valley District Dinner click link for EVITE
This is nacho ordinary district awards banquet!
Please join us as we celebrate another year of volunteering excellence at the Brazos Valley District Awards Banquet.
All Brazos Valley District Scout leaders, volunteers and family members are invited.
Tickets are $10/person, $40 max per family
Contact Taryn Kolhurst with questions: tkohlrust@hotmail.com
District Dinner and Awards Banquet - April 5, 2018
It is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, 2018. Program details, costs, and
more information will be announced soon. District awards will be presented
at the dinner and nominations are being requested now.
Below are links to nomination forms... all nominations forms are due March 1st
Scoutmaster of the Year, Boy Scouter of the Year, Cubmaster of the Year, Cub
Scouter of the Year, Venturing Leader of the Year, Exploring Leader of the
Year, Distinguished Service, Community Service
https://app.box.com/s/7t44udg2v1a3ky7xi7bjphw46bsd2olf
District Award of Merit
https://app.box.com/s/gmk4kuetsqu91gs86i1novi1pvmpdzxe
Silver Beaver
https://app.box.com/s/l6voedt0y9pvk0kabfsrkx8kpy0y5th9
For more information, you can contact Jeff Palmer, Brazos Valley District
Activities Chair, 817-300-4173, Jeff.Palmer.Scouting@gmail.com
Family Friends of Scouting
If your unit needs presentation supplies please contact kurt kerrigan at 817-716-2785 or kurtcpa@gmail.com.
Kurt can also pickup packets that are ready.
Also, if a presenter is needed please contact Kurt.
Kurt Kerrigan
Family FOS Chair
Order of the Arrow
Thanks for turning in your OA Election Results and paying your Troop OA Dues.
Special Thanks to Troop 109, 303 and 2001. These Scouts are making a big impact on Pack Cross Overs in our District.
Not too late to sign up for Conclave April 20-22
WWW,
Mr. Rene Chavez
Na Ha Nini OA
Chapter Adviser
Camperships Available NOW!
Summer Camp form: https://app.box.com/s/g6xq0r937qrhg2znha7kuvnofgys4svp
Rex Kenyon Memorial Fort Hood Campership: https://app.box.com/s/dtpet7o0lzu3n09lgf5btdxwu3utr655
LHC Day Camp: https://app.box.com/s/78ssforyuag88omnx3vfwl7f1lxuhjbw
Kenyon Memorial Fort Hood Campership
Bruce Lustenhouwer - Camping Chair
From the Camping Chair
Texas High Adventure Open House will be offered Free to 2 Scouters ane 2 scouts of every Troop and Crew every Friday during the weeks of Summer camp at SR2. steak dinner included , Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity.
If you have boys needing Camperships, get the forms above filled out and turned in with the required money and signatures .
Boy scouters you will be receiving the Camporee leaders guide very soon . I would love to see all of Brazos Valley's troops there .
Bruce Lustenhouwer
Like and Share our NEW Facebook Page
Check Out Our New Facebook Page and Be Sure to"LIKE" BVD!
https://www.facebook.com/bsabvd/
Please join the group!
Who is the New Member Coordinator in Your Unit?
Each unit is requested to have someone in their unit for JTE bonus points?.
New Member Coordinators- https://scoutingwire.org/marketing-and-membership-hub/councils/new-member-coordinator
Looking for a Place to Help in the District?
Camp Card Contact
Popcorn Kernel
Contact Debbie Kerrigan if you are able to help out. djkerrigan@att.net
Spring Fundraising
Unit Leaders:
In the spring the Longhorn Council coordinates a fund raiser for units so they and youth can raise funds to ‘earn their way to camp’ , to cover the costs of summer and other activities. Even if parents have the financial ability to pay the entire costs, conducting a spring fundraiser is part of the program, teaching key values.
HERE is one with EASY SALES. You are familiar with how successful Camp Cards has been. And nothing has raised the dollars Popcorn does in the fall. But this one might work just perfect for you.
Trash Bags Info Sheet: https://app.box.com/s/ed6ukbezi5zvnskijrps2uee4polda46
Who does not use trash bags! See the flier for more information or go to scoutfund.net.
For units where camp cards was not available or not fully successful, then take a look at this!
Nominating Committee News
Members at large are reviewed and maintained for key positions on the district committee.
All nominations for members at large will be accepted for consideration until March 27th.
The district chair will make recommendations at the April 10th district committee meeting.
2018 Nominating Committee:
Debbie Kerrigan-Chair
Fr. Jay Atwood-Com Member
Rene Chavez-Com Member
Ken Keener -Com Member
Bob McKinley-Com Member
Tessa McKee-Com Member
Brazos Valley District
Email: djkerrigan@att.net
Website: longhornwest.weebly.com
Location: 2251 Bethel Rd, Weatherford, TX 76087
Phone: 817-716-1790
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsabvd/