2015 Texas Trails Council Banquet – Feb 28
Abilene Christian University – Hunter Welcome Center Celebrate Scouting as we honor the 2014 John Beckham Class of Eagle Scouts and the Silver Beaver Award recipients. Register by Feb. 25. Register Now

Gabrielle Kelly has joined the Texas Trails Council as the Old Commanche Trails District Executive. She lives in Stephenville. gabrielle.kelly@scouting.org

Annual Sporting Clays Classic – April 17-18

Launch Party at Lytle Bend Ranch – Friday, April 17 – Sponsored by Star Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Abilene
Sporting Clays Classic at Camp Tonkawa – Saturday, April 18

Registration is open until April 1. Read More

TSU Merit Badge Seminar - Feb 14-15, 2015
The annual Tarleton Statue University Merit Badge Seminar will be held Feb. 14-15, 2015. Registration is due Feb. 1, 2015. Read More

Friends of Scouting

Thank you for your consideration to become a Friend of Scouting or renew your Friends of Scouting support! Our Friends of Scouting greatly assist the Texas Trails Council in supporting the programs and services provided to each youth, family, scout unit and chartered organization. Donate online

Penateka Lodge - Order of the Arrow

Annual Dues and Season Pass
2015 Penateka Lodge dues are $10. A season pass is available for $100. The pass covers fees for all lodge and chapter events in 2015 (Conclave, NOAC, and section/national events are not included). Pay online by Feb. 28.
Annual Banquet - Feb 14 - Tarleton State University
The banquet will be held in the cafeteria during the Tarleton Merit Badge Seminar. Arrowmen not attending the seminar will pay $8 at the door
SR2-3N Conclave at Camp Don
Register today for Conclave - April 17-19 at Camp Don in Amarillo, TX
May 8-10 Fellowship at Camp Tonkawa
Ordeal and Brotherhood Candidates welcome; the lodge will prepare camp for the summer

Timber Tag 93 at Camp Tonkawa

Timber Tag is an intensive adult training program for Boy Scout leaders. It combines Boy Scout Leader Fast Start, Scoutmaster, and Outdoor Leader Skills training. The program consists of 3 sessions: Feb 21, Mar 7-8, and Mar 21-22. Read More

Buy-A-Brick – Texas Trails Council Scouter’s Walk
Create a lasting memory for family and friends by purchasing a brick for the Scouter’s Walk. The bricks will be placed around the flag poles at Camp Tonkawa, Camp Billy Gibbons, and the new Service Center. Proceeds will be designated to the council’s capital funds. Read More

Camp Tonkawa ... in the beautiful hills of beautiful Buffalo Gap. Where every boy deserves a week of summer camp

Unit registration will soon be available for the 2015 summer camp programs at Camp Tonkawa.

Boy Scouts: 6/14 - 6/20 and 6/14 - 6/27
Webelos: 6/25 – 7/1
Buffalo Mountain District Cub Scouts: 7/12 – 7/16

Online Event Registration

Online registration and payment is available for council events. See the Texas Trails Council News & Events website.

Pinewood / Blast Car Derby – Mar 14 – Mall of Abilene
Pinewood Derby for Cubs and Parents, Blast Cars for Boy Scouts - $5 registration due at the door. Order your kit from the Service Center today. Read More

Buffalo Mountain Cub Wars Cub-O-Ree – Mar 27-29
Make plans to attend the 1st annual Cub Wars Cub-O-Ree. Cub Scouts will have fun honing their Jedi Skills at Camp Tonkawa. Early registration deadline is March 13. Read More

District Banquet - Mar 28

Details Coming Soon

Pecan Valley Camporee - April 24-26

San Saba City Park - Details Coming Soon

National BSA President Robert Gates - Featured News

Robert Gates is the Former Secretary of Defense, former director of the CIA, and the current President of the Boy Scouts of America. Read the Oct. article from Esquire Magazine: Are There Still Boy Scouts?

2015 Training Programs at Philmont - Youth and Adults

Did you know training is available for youth and adults at Philmont?

The 2015 conference schedule is now available. Philmont Training Center

NAYLE - National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience

The National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is the ultimate in training experiences for youth leaders. Philmont Training Center will offer 7 sessions in the summer of 2015.

NAYLE is conducted for older Scouts and Venturers who have the potential for being on the staff of the council junior leader training or youth leader training conference. Read More.

2017 National Jamboree The next National Jamboree will be July 19-28, 2017. The theme and logo were recently announced by the BSA. This will be the 2nd National Jamboree to be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. Jamboree Website Texas Trails Council will be communicating more information in the coming weeks for youth and adult registration. Staff registration will open in April 2015. Contact Alan Clute with questions: 325.691.4217 office, 325.672.1632 home, aclute@hillcrestonline.com

Eagle Scout Hopeful with Autism Inspires in Service Project Video
Seven percent of Boy Scouts earn Eagle Scout rank, and Michael W. hopes to beat the odds – not those accompanying autism spectrum disorder. He’s already accomplished that. As a… Read more

Peter McLoughlin: Seattle Seahawks President and Eagle Scout
Did you know Seattle Seahawks President Peter McLoughlin is an Eagle Scout? Read about his Eagle Scout service project, lasting love for teamwork and take on Scouting’s future by checking… Read More

New Address - Map
   3811 North 1st St.
   Abilene, TX 79603
   Phone #: 325-677-2688

Calendar

Feb 14-15
TSU Merit Badge Seminar

Feb 15
Penateka Lodge Annual Banquet

Feb 21
Timber Tag - Session 1

Feb 28
Texas Trails Council Annual Banquet

Feb 28
Penateka Lodge Annual Dues/Season Pass Deadline

Mar 7-8
Timber Tag Session 2

Mar 14
Buffalo Mountain District Pinewood / Blast Car Derby

Mar 21-22
Timber Tag Session 3

Mar 27-29
Buffalo Mountain Cub Wars Cub-O-Ree

Apr 17-18
16th Annual Sporting Clays Classic

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