20th Annual Sporting Clays Classic - April 21, 2018

Last Call! Only 7 days remaining for registration.

Individual and Corporate Sponsorships Available

Shoot!

3 Flights To Choose From
Camp Tonkawa | 4117 FM 89, Tuscola, TX 79562

Awards Dinner and Auction

6:00 PM, Saturday April 21
201 Mesquite, Abilene, TX 79601

Volunteers Needed for Sporting Clays
Adults, 18 years of age and older - we need your help on Saturday, April 21. We need to fill 3 shifts of 30 people each (you can work all 3 shifts). Volunteers will receive a hat and food. Please contact Mark Conrad if you are able to assist. (325) 677-2688

WANTED! Auction Items For April 21 Sporting Clays Classic Auction

If you would like to support the Texas Trails Council by donating an auction-quality item, contact the Council Service Center at (325) 677-2688.

Boy Scout Summer Camp

June 3-9 - Staff Week
June 10-16 - Boy Scout Camp Week 1
June 17-23 - Boy Scout Camp Week 2
June 24-30 - Boy Scout Camp Week 3

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Camp Tonkawa

June 11-15 | Day Camp @ Camp Tonkawa
June 17-21 | Webelos Resident Camp @ Camp Tonkawa
June 24-28 | Resident Camp @ Camp Tonkawa

Old Comanche Trail District

June 10-12 - Old Comanche Trail Eastland
June 14-16 - Old Comanche Trail Stephenville

Pecan Valley District

June 17-19 - Pecan Valley Brownwood
June 21-23 - Pecan Valley Lometa

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Penateka Lodge Spring Fellowship
May 18-20 | Camp Billy Gibbons

Please join us as we prepare Camp Billy Gibbons for the 2018 summer camp programs. This will be the last opportunity for the 2017 Ordeal Candidates to become members of the Order. Brotherhood will also be available. Learn More

The lodge will provide lunch to those who come out for Donkey Day on Saturday.

Nuts For Scouting
Thank you for your participation in this successful fundraiser. 14 units participated for a combined total of $12,275 (total sales).

Congratulations to the top sellers from each district:

Buffalo Mountain - Troop 206 - $860 total sales
Old Comanche Trail - Pack 23 - $2,635 total sales
Pecan Valley - Pack 14 - $1,625 total sales

Kiwanis Pancake Day - April 28
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Abilene Convention Center

Volunteers are needed to help bus tables, serve drinks, refill syrup bottles, and other duties. Please contact Mark Young if you or your unit are interested in volunteering - (325) 672-1712 or markabgc@yahoo.com.

Also, tickets are available for $5 each. You may purchase tickets from the Council Service Center.

Den Leader Specific Training - Saturday, April 28 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Training will be held in Clyde at the James Beard Scout Hut, 300 Forest Rd (across the street from the Elementary school in Clyde). Training will be available to anyone in the council that wants to attend. Please contact James Whitehead if you are interested in this training. Call or text (325) 829-7808 or email jrwhitehead223@gmail.com.

NEW - Hazardous Weather Training
BSA has released a new online Hazardous Weather Training (SCO_800) that replaces WS81. Effective April 30, 2018 new direct contact leaders must complete Hazardous Weather Training to be considered position trained. Please review this website for more information.

Uniform Updates - Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos
Beginning in 2018, several rolling uniform transitions will begin taking place within Cub Scouts. To streamline the uniform process for parents, the rank insignia, neckerchief, hat, and Handbook/Leader Guide will begin to color coordinate for each rank.

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Lion is transitioning from a Pilot to an official Cub Scout rank and program beginning with the the 2018-2019 program year. Recognizing the success of the national Lion pilot program, the Boy Scouts of America’s Board of Directors have approved integrating Lions into the Cub Scout program. This will empower chartered partners with packs to offer the experience to kindergarten-age children nationwide.

Learn More About The Transition

Other Reference Material

Dyess AFB "Eyes Above The Horizon" Outreach Event

On Saturday, May 5th from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM, LFA will be hosting its unique 1-Day Outreach and Flight Introduction Program, “Eyes Above The Horizon,” for students ages 10-17.

Eyes Above the Horizon is an outreach and flight orientation program designed to inspire youth to reach beyond their familiar circumstances. This program gives under-represented and minority youth an opportunity to develop and foster an interest in aerospace careers through flight introductions, mentorship, and immersion into the rich history and LEGACY of the Tuskegee Airmen. No previous aviation experience is necessary and space is limited. Learn More

Adult Adventure Weekend @ Summit Bechtel Reserve
June 20-24
Attention adult leaders! Unleash Your Inner Scout! Programs Include Aerial, Wheels, Water, Shooting, Biking, Rafting, Evening Workshops and More.

Reserve Your Adventure

Southern Region Week @ Philmont
July 8-16
The Southern Region invites all council, district & unit volunteers to join them for a special week of training. They will present several courses including:

Council Key 3
District Key 3
Welcoming Girls – Family Scouting
Leading Diversity
Visual Storytelling-Marketing the Stories of Scouting
Strengthening Leadership Teams

Unable to attend Week 5? Philmont has many options to fit your schedule.

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NEW - Philmont Family Adventure
The new Philmont Family Adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Philmont Scout Ranch like never before. This adventure is open to all registered members of the BSA and their families. Activities include hiking, rock climbing, crafts, shooting sports, and horseback riding.

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Family Scouting - What Do I Need to Know?
The Cub Scout program is now available for Boys and Girls. In 2019, a program will be available for older Girls, allowing them to earn the Eagle Scout Rank. By welcoming both boys and girls to the program, even more youth will have access to the character development and values-based leadership that Scouting promises and be better prepared for future success.

How will the new programs work? How can I prepare? Check out the Family Scouting website for more information.

Learn More About Family Scouting

VenturingFest 2018 - July 1 to 6 - Summit Bechtel Reserve
VenturingFest is a special Scouting event open to registered Venturers, Scouts and adult leaders across the U.S. This six-day high-adventure festival invites participants to explore the Summit. Activities include rock climbing, skateboarding, BMX biking, water sports, shooting sports, zip lines, challenge courses, and so much more!

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Summit Adventure Leadership Training
The Summit Adventure Leadership Training (SALT) provides an opportunity for Scouts and Venturers to enjoy the adventures available at the Summit Bechtel Reserve and learn how to be a high adventure champion in their units, district and council. Several dates are available.

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July 22 to August 9, 2019
Summit Bechtel Reserve - West Virginia, USA

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New Scouting Mobile App

BSA recently released the new Scouting App for Android and iPhone.

Features

Track a Scout’s advancement
Track logs like service hours, hiking, and camping
View parent and/or Scout profile
Submit feedback
Provide parent access to your Scouts’ accounts

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Updated Youth Protection Training
In early February, the BSA introduced newly updated youth protection training that is required for all volunteers before October 1, 2018. Even if they took the previous training prior to the February rollout, it will need to be taken it again.

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