Lone Star District

Spring Camporee & Scout Show: Unit Action Items!

We are officially in the home stretch for our Spring Camporee and District Scout Show, and we need every Troop and Pack. To ensure these events are impactful for our Scouts and the community, we need clarity on your unit’s participation immediately.

⛺ Spring Camporee & Scout Show: Unit Action Items!

We are officially in the home stretch for our Spring Camporee and District Scout Show, and we need every Troop and Pack. To ensure these events are impactful for our Scouts and the community, we need clarity on your unit’s participation immediately.

⚜️ For Scouts BSA Units

Goal: Showcase "Leadership in Action" and mentor younger Scouts.

The Scout Show (April 18): This is your premier "Meet the Troop" opportunity.

Action Item: We need to know what engaging activity your Scouts will run to recruit and inspire visiting Cub Scouts and local families.

The Camporee (April 24–26): We need every Troop to run a fun, competitive station.

Action Item: Come to Roundtable prepared to describe your 2-person obstacle for the district course and your Scouting skill or competitive station.

Registration: Sign up for Camporee at Lakeland Park here! 

Camporee Visit: Remember, the OA Call-Out Ceremony is Saturday night at Camporee (April 25).

🟦 For Cub Scout Packs

Goal: Show local families that the best childhood adventures happen in Cub Scouts.

The Scout Show (April 18): Packs are the heart of the show!  Bring your Cubs and your friends!

Action Item: Packs are highly encouraged to host a hands-on, fun activity (think games, crafts, or simple outdoor skills) that visiting families can participate in.

The Pinewood Derby: This is your time to shine on the track!

Action Item: Ensure your Rank and Pack winners (1st–3rd place) are registered for the Championship Race. Don't forget—the Open Class is available for all other Scouts, youth, and adults! Rules and registration link are below.

McKinney Historic Half Marathon, March 28th

We think some of you might volunteer for the Inaugural McKinney Historic Half Marathon.

Grab your friends and family and join the fun! Your energy and support make race weekend an amazing experience for everyone.

Volunteer Benefits:  A tri-blend Race Team shirt, A Commemorative Cup, Volunteer Refreshments, Verification of your volunteer hours (if needed), A huge thank you from all of us at the race!

Volunteer roles include:  

Packet Pickup, Event Set Up, Course Monitors, Start Line, Water Stops, UCAN Gel Station, Gear Check, Finish Line, Tear Down

If you have a group (10 or more) of family, friends, students, or colleagues who would like to volunteer together? Contact Patty at patty@dallasmarathon.com for help.

Thank you and we look forward to having you join us this March!

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/109474/mckinney-historic-half/volunteer

Roundtable, April 2nd, 7pm

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd at Trinity Presbyterian Church in McKinney as we finalize our preparations for an unforgettable season of Scouting!  We'll be preparing for our Spring Scout Show (3/18) and Camporee (3/24) during Roundtable.

Spring Camporee & Scout Show: Unit Action Items!

When: Thursday, April 2nd

Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, McKinney

🛠️ No pre-meetings this month

🕖 Main Event: 7:00 PM

⚜️Scouts BSA: The Final Countdown

The finish line is in sight! This month’s breakout will focus exclusively on the final planning stages for the Camporee and Scout Show. We’ll be refining schedules, coordinating logistics, and ensuring every Troop is ready to showcase leadership in action.

🧰Cub Scouts: Program Fun & Scout Show Prep

Gloria Albertson continues to provide the "creative spark" with our normal monthly theme, packed with practical resources and new program ideas for your dens. Additionally, we will dedicate time to Scout Show planning to help your Pack design a fun activity that shows local families why Cub Scouting is the best childhood adventure.

Beyond the main topic, our Cub breakout offers:

• Practical resources you can use at your next den meeting.

• New program ideas to keep the "fun" in Cub Scouting.

• Shared problem-solving with fellow leaders who "get it."

From service in our streets to the spirit of the Scout Show, April is where our planning hits the pavement. Let’s pitch our best ideas together and make this a season of service and Scouting excellence—see you at Roundtable!

District Scout Show & Pinewood Derby, April 18th

Recruitment, Adventure, and Unit Showcase

Following the massive success of our fall event, we are back this spring to grow the adventure! This time, we aren't just looking for Troops—we need our Cub Scout Packs to join the fun. The Spring Scout Show will be open to the general public. This is our premier opportunity to showcase the scouting experience to local families and recruit new members into our Packs and Troops simultaneously.

📅 Event Details

When: Saturday, April 18th

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Behind Stonebridge UMC, 1800 S Stonebridge Dr, McKinney

Come prepared to share your skills, tell your stories, and welcome new families into the Lone Star District family.

District Pinewood Derby April, 18th 

Gentlemen and Ladies, start your engines! For the first time in several years, the District Pinewood Derby is officially back on the track—and we’re taking over the Spring Scout Show!

After an extended pit stop, it’s time to see who has the fastest wheels in the district. Dust off those graphite tubes and fine-tune your axles for a high-speed showdown on Saturday, April 18th. Racing begins at 2 pm.

🏁 Who’s Heading to the Starting Line?

• The Championship Race: Did you place 1st–3rd in your Cub Scout Rank or Pack? It’s time to represent! (Calling all recent AOL Crossovers: your cars are still eligible to compete!)

• The Open Class: Think you’ve built the ultimate speed machine? The Open Class is ready for everyone—Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and even Adults looking for bragging rights.

Lone Star District - 2026 Pinewood Derby Rules.pdf

Sign-Up to Race Here!!!

Allen CERT Disaster Scenario 🚨, Sat, April 18th

Date: Saturday, April 18th

Location: AISD STEAM Center (Parking Lot), 1680 Ridgeview Dr., Allen, TX

Time: Scenario runs 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Arrival 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM for "Moulage")

Allen CERT is looking for 30 to 50 volunteers (Scouts aged 12+ and adults) to act as "victims" in a large-scale disaster simulation. The scenario: A group of Scouts is camping when a major storm hits, causing camp damage and various injuries.

🌟 Why Participate?

• Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge: This is a perfect way to fulfill Requirement 8d(Take part in an emergency service project, either a real one or a practice exercise).

• Service Hours: Earl Baker with Allen CERT will sign off on service hours for all participants.

• The "Moulage" Experience: Volunteers will be fitted with realistic fake injuries—ranging from sprained ankles to more serious wounds—to help rescue teams practice triage and transport.

📝 Important Details:

• Age Requirement: Recommended for youth 12–14 years and older due to the realistic nature of the fake blood and injuries.

• Expectation: Depending on your "injury," you may be treated on-site or transported to a triage area.

Interested in helping? Please contact Earl Baker to RSVP or ask questions:

• Contact: Earl Baker (Allen CERT)

• Phone: 214-335-9415

• Email: Webaker55@outlook.com

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-spring-simulation-exercise-tickets-1985534546277

Order of the Arrow, Wicahpi Chapter, News

The Election Season is Closing—What’s Next?

With unit elections officially behind us, we want to thank all the Troops who participated in selecting their newest candidates for Scouting’s National Honor Society. Now, the focus shifts to the induction journey!

⛺ The District Call-Out Ceremony

Families and Scouts from across the Lonestar District are invited to witness this special tradition as we recognize our newly elected candidates.

• When: Saturday, April 25th (After the Camporee Campfire Program)

• Time: Campfire program begins at 6:30 PM with call-out ceremony following.

• Who: All eligible candidates and their families are strongly encouraged to attend!

🌲 Save the Date: Spring Ordeal

Becoming a formal member of the Order of the Arrow requires completing the Ordeal. Please ensure all candidates have the following weekend marked on their calendars:

• Date: May 1st–3rd (Register HERE)

• Location: Camp James Ray

• Note: Candidates must attend an Ordeal weekend to be inducted into the OA.

Unit Leaders: Please be sure to let your previously called-out scouts and adults know that those elected last year are also still eligible to complete their induction in May.

Service Hours: Log 'em All!

Let's start tracking our volunteer hours for 2026!!! Whether it's for Scouts, school, church, or something else, please report all your service hours. Every act of kindness helps us tell the story of our OA member's commitment to service. Please take a minute to report your hours here.

Upcoming Roundtable Topics

• April 2nd - Camporee & Scout Show Planning

• May 7th - Program Preview

Upcoming Events

March

• Mar. 31st - OA Elections at Units End

April

• Apr. 2nd - Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting, 7pm (Trinity Presbyterian Church)

• Apr. 18th - District Spring Scout Show, 2pm-4pm (Behind Stonebridge United Methodist Church)

• April 21st - District Committee Meeting & Commissioner Meeting, 7pm (Trinity Presbyterian Church)

• Apr. 24th-26th - Camporee (Lakeland Park, Lake Lavon)

May

• May. 7th - Program Preview - Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting, 7pm (Trinity Presbyterian Church)

Fall 2026

• Aug. 6th - Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting, 7pm (Trinity Presbyterian Church)

• Sept. 3rd - Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting, 7pm (Trinity Presbyterian Church)

• Sept. 26th - District Fall Scout Show (Stonebridge United Methodist Church)

• Oct. 1st - Roundtable/OA Chapter Meeting, 7pm (Trinity Presbyterian Church)

• Oct. 10th - University of Scouting

• Oct. 3rd - Cub Fun Day

• Oct. 24th - Lone Star District Merit Badge College (Stonebridge United Methodist Church)

Unit Resources

My.Scouting - Access your My.Scouting account here & update your official scouting profiles and take online trainings such as the new Safeguard Youth training.

Merit Badge Pamphlets - Access & download all of the pdf versions of merit badge pamphlets here.

Guide to Advancement (GTA) - Access & download the most update-to-date Guide to Advancement here. The current edition of the Guide to Advancement is the official source for administering advancement in all Scouting America programs: Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts.

Medical Forms - BSA medical forms need to be updated annually. The fillable pdf can be found here.

• For all SCOUTS who attend overnight camping activities, the following are required - Medical Forms A & B; Copy of Immunization Record; Front/back copy of insurance card.

• For all ADULTS who attend overnight camping activities, the following are required - Medical Forms A & B; Date of last Tetanus shot; Front/back copy of insurance card.

• Form C (signed by a physician) is required for anyone attending a long-term camp such as Webelos resident camp or summer camp.

2026 Inclusion Toolbox - Scouting America is proud to introduce the 2026 Inclusion Toolbox for Special Needs and Disabilities, a comprehensive, 24/7 accessible online resource designed to support our diverse Scouting community. Specifically crafted to foster better communication and empathy between families and volunteers, the Toolbox offers printable materials that are perfect for handouts, training, or onboarding new Scouting families. Whether you are looking for specific guidance on youth support or general disability information, this versatile resource ensures you have the right tools to provide an inclusive and high-quality program for every Scout.

2026–2027 Academic Year Calendar - Scout Life magazine provides monthly themes units can use when planning meetings and outings. Scouts will see stories connected to these themes in the magazine and on scoutlife.org, helping to reinforce what they are learning and experiencing in their units. Find the upcoming academic year calendar here.

Join the Lone Star District Discord Channel HERE

Rotary Flag Fundraiser Opportunities 

The Rotary Flag Lease campaign is in full swing. We are ramping up to have almost 6000 flags across McKinney this year. Rotary clubs and Scouting units have  had a tremendous partnership over the years. We are currently looking to bring on MORE units this year to help with their fundraising efforts.

If you are a unit (troop, pack, etc) that could use help with fundraising and has the desire to commit to a flag route this year, we are looking for helpers. Currently I will need help with about 8-10 routes this year, if you know anyone interested?

One flag route typically averages about 65 flags to pass out and return a few days later. We do this 5 times a year. We contribute $3 per flag, per holiday for fundraising. So, a unit could wind up earning around $1,000 per year, per route, as a donation from us.

If you know anyone interested, please send them my way. Hoping to help some folks out this year. Thank you for your time, looking forward to seeing you soon.

Brian Cyranowicz, 214-491-7678

District News and Successes!

Lone Star District wants to share your successes and what is going on with you all with the rest of the district.  If you have any news, photos or events to share, please let us know.  We would love to share it through the newsletter, Facebook page and website.

Share details with us here.

Friends of Scouting Donation Link

Did you miss your unit's Friends of Scouting presentation?  It is not too late to donate anyway.  

Here is an online donation link to Circle Ten Council.
https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/571/appeal/15 

Or you can fill out the card they sent you and send it back.  Or fill this one, link, out and turn it in at Roundtable or at the Fairview Scout Office.  

Merit Badge Pamphlets Now Free  

The free public PDF version of all merit badge pamphlets is now available online here:  https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/all/  . This is part of a program to transition towards a comprehensive Scouting digital platform.