Lone Star District
Lonestar Drive-in Awards! Jan. 23rd!
District Eagle Recognition and Award Outdoor Reception, Jan 23rd
This is not your typical awards reception. What was once a dinner is now an outdoor drive-in awards presentation. Come and get popcorn, a candy, and a small water and watch as we honor our 2020 Eagle Scouts and the adult leaders who help our district go. The OA will sell soft drinks and more candy as well if desired.
Note: We will use a sound system and a small stage to bring people up and be seen. You may step out of your cars and social distance. Bring a chair and possibly a lantern and if it is warm sit outside. We will also broadcast the audio over radio on 1610 AM so you can sit inside of your warm cars if the temperatures require it.
Cost: $5 per person. Please try to register ASAP so we have enough of what we need. Eagles are free. Get more information and sign up here:
https://scoutingevent.com/571-LS2021Reception
Who: All Lone Star District Leaders and the Class of 2020 Eagles (2020 Eagles are free)
What: Join us for an outdoor reception as we give thanks to everyone that made the 2020 Scouting year count!
When: January 23, 2020 at 5 pm
Where: Stonebridge United Methodist Church, 1800 S Stonebridge Dr, McKinney, TX 75072
Come help us celebrate another great year of Scouting!
Loss of own, Aaron Lemmon
It is with heavy hearts we must announce that we lost one of our own on January 13th, Aaron Lemmon.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Meredith and their four children.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Scouting for Food, Saturday, Feb 20th
Save the date for Scouting for Food: Saturday, February 20th. Bags can be picked up and questions can be asked February 4th starting at 6:45 pm during Roundtable and the meetings before. See routes and get flyers and door card information at lonestardistrict.org/activities/sff
District Crossover, Sunday, February 28th at 3 pm
Please set aside Sunday, February 28th at 3 pm for the District Crossover brought to you by the Lone Star District Wicahpi Chapter of the Order of the Arrow. All Webelos 2’s are invited to “Crossover” in this group setting. ALL Scouts and Scouters are invited to come out and watch for FREE. It is $5 per Webelos to participate and they will each receive a totem made by the Order of the Arrow. Important things to remember are 1) be sure to sign up early so the OA knows how many totems to make and 2) be sure if you have selected a unit, you have notified them as well. Scouts are welcome to participate even if they have not chosen a unit yet. There will be some great photo opps… so bring your cameras!
- Registration link coming soon -
Same location as last year. Winding Creek Neighborhood Park, Winding Brook Dr & Estates Way, McKinney, TX 75072 Map Link
Order of the Arrow Unit Elections - before to March 31st
Has your unit had an OA election with the Order of the Arrow yet? We had hoped to be done by March 1st. However, we can still have them before March 31st. Have your OA Representative or Senior Patrol Leader sign up here.
Wood Badge, February 5th
Wood Badge is a premier training for or all leaders; Packs, Troops, and Crews. It makes good leaders better and better leaders great!
Wood Badge 135 - Camp Wisdom Feb 5-7, 20-21, Joey Greenaway Course Director
We have a number of Scouters from our district who have participated or staffed. We would love to collect and share why you would recommend the course to others.
Submit recommendations here. See their recommendations here.
Loss of a great Scouter, Bob Gates
It is with a sad heart that we share the passing of a long standing Scouter from our district. Bob Gates was taken from us due to COVID. Bob worked with the OA and the district committee for years before moving.
Camp Card Calendar
January 26 Unit Camp Card Kickoffs
January 26 Only day for 60% bonus commission for cards purchased at kickoff
January 27 55% bonus commission begins
February 25 50% standard commission begins
April 30 Last day for 50% commission
May 1 Commission reduced to 35%
May 16 Commission reduced to 25%
June 1 Commission reduced to 10%
June 10 District Camp Card Chair wrap-up meeting
In 2021, the camp card sale has new look! Not only do you receive a tri-fold brochure with 10 tear off coupons, but you receive an access code to activate the Saver Guide app on your mobile device or online. This app provides 1000s of additional offers and can help you pinpoint offers in your area, based on your GPS! What an awesome improvement and more value!