Pecan Valley 1st Annual Golf Invitational
May 7, 2016

Join us for a 4-person scramble, dinner, and awards.

Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Billy Gibbons

Dates

Staff Week - June 5 to 11
Week 1 - June 12 to 18
Week 2 - June 19 to 25

Programs Include

Aquatics / Lakefront - Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing, BSA Lifeguard, etc.
Handicrafts, Outdoor Skills, Robotics, Welding, and others
Climbing, Shooting Sports, Top Shot

Paid staff positions available!

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Buffalo Mountain Day Camp
June 5-9 - Camp Tonkawa

Featured Activities

Sunday- Swim Test & Ice Cream Social for the entire family
Tie Dye Handkerchiefs
Rain Gutter Regatta - Build and Sail Sailboats
Zip Line, Gaga Pit, Arm-Pit Fudge Making, and More

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Webelos Resident Camp
June 28 - July 2 - Camp Tonkawa

Staff Needed - Youth & Adults
Paid staff positions available for all program areas

Registration

Must signup through your Pack or Den
If your pack is not attending camp, individuals may attend camp by coordinating with Bre Jewell, breanna.jewell@scouting.org, (325) 677-2688

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17^th Annual Sporting Clays Clasic - A Success!!

Thank you volunteers, sponsors, and participants for making this year's Sporting Clays Classic a success. We look forward to seeing you next year.

Camp Billy Gibbons Donkey Day
May 21 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Help prepare camp for the summer programs. Lunch will be provided to workers, courtesy of Penateka Lodge.

Projects Include: Mow, Weed Eat, Remove trash, prepare various program areas (ex: shooting sports, chapel, etc.). RSVP Today

Wilderness First Aid
May 21 - Camp Billy Gibbons

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. Participants will learn how to assess, treat, and (when possible) contain emergencies within the scope of their training. Youth and adult Scout leaders over age 14 are invited to participate and earn their certification. Register by May 7 to avoid a late fee.

Penateka Lodge - OA-Penateka.org

Vigil Nominations Due May 20 - Read More
2016 Conclave
- 29 Arrowmen from Penateka attended Conclave at Trevor-Rees Jones Scout Camp in Athens, TX. Read the latest lodge newsletter for details.
- Seth Barberee served as CVC of Registration. Seth and members of Penateka made us proud with their service.
- We appreciate all of the work performed by our Lodge Chief Lorenzo as he prepared for and presented Penateka's bid for the 2017 Conclave. Although we did not win the COC vote, we will enjoy the 2017 Conclave at Camp Garland in Stonewall, LA.
Summer Fellowship - July 22-24, Ordeal Candidates, Brotherhood Candidates, Arrowmen Learn More
Vigil Fellowship - Oct 14-15 Learn More

2016 Eagle Scouts

Texas Trails Council is proud of our 9 young men who earned their Eagle Scout this year. View Names

The Eagle Scout is the highest attainable rank in the Boy Scouts. Only 4% of Scouts are granted this rank after years of hard work, leadership, service, and a board of review.

T3 Train the Trainer - Part 1
May 21, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Camp Tonkawa

Training for youth and adult leaders to introduce new teaching techniques and skills.

Upon completion of The Fundamentals of Training, new trainers will be able to apply the techniques they have learned across the BSA’s leadership development programs, from unit level youth leader training taught by youth for youth, to position-specific and supplemental training for adult leaders.

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2016 Memorials

Texas Trails has received numerous donation memorials this year. View the list.

Grant Awarded to Help Scouts Achieve Eagle

Texas Trails Council received a grant from the National Eagle Scout Association. This grant was awarded to help the Texas Trails Alumni Association provide career mentoring and merit badge assistance to Scouts in the areas of law, medicine, aviation, and military.

We will begin with a legal merit badge seminar later this year. Judge Lee Hamilton will be leading this 1-day seminar to help Scouts earn their Law Merit Badge. He will also help to establish career mentoring programs with judges and attorneys in our council.

We would like to continue our efforts in career areas of medicine, aviation, military, etc. Please contact John Vann, Texas Trails Alumni Chairman, if you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, johnvann@outlook.com

Roundtable - May 5, 7:00 PM
Highland Church of Christ, Abilene, TX

Face to Face Youth Protection
First Aid / Heath Stroke - Presentation by medical professionals
Information meeting about Crew 330
Breakout Groups
Summer Camp Staff Interviews

This will be the last Roundtable until August. Questions? Hollie Taylor, family4scouting@gmail.com

Pecan Valley Cub-o-Ree
May 14-15 - Barefoot Camp, Bend, TX

This event is for the Cub Scout and their adult partner. Additional Cubs and adults may participate. Activities include archery, BB Guns, Games, Hiking, Campfire and More. Read More and Register

Cool Content - New Boy Scout Handbook

The 13^th Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook was prepared with the future in mind. Check out some of these new features:

More content about STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Broader coverage of conservation, sustainability and outdoor ethics issues
Greater emphasis on healthy living, nutrition and exercise, and the importance of living an active life
New and updated rank requirements
Check out 13 Things to Love about the new handbook

Check out the Handbook Hacks - a campaign that aims to showcase the skills and tips found within the Handbook. It begins with a video on Geocaching. The new videos will be introduced on BSA's social media channels on Facebook and Twitter.

2015 Merit Badges Rankings

Scouts are required to complete 21 merit badges for Eagle Scout. 138 badges are currently offered. Here are the rankings for 2015 based on the total # of Scouts who completed the badges.

The New King - First Aid Merit Badge completed by 80,716 Scouts

Last Place or True Skill? - Bugling was completed by 492 Scouts

Upholding the Scout Oath ... Online

In our digital age, our character and reputation are defined beyond the Boy Scout uniform, and beyond our physical actions. The information we share on social media can have either positive or negative real-world effects.

A study by Kaplan Test Prep found that 40 percent of college admissions officers visit applicants’ social media pages when considering applications. Read More

Men's Health Writer Becomes Bald Eagle Scout

Joe Kita, a former Cub Scout who left Scouting after Webelos, wanted to earn the honor that eluded him as a youth. So the Men’s Health writer, now a middle-aged man, embarked on the journey to become a “Bald Eagle Scout." Watch this inspiring video about his journey to complete his honorary Eagle Scout.