Lone Star District

Scouting for Food: Drop-Off 2/28

This Saturday!   A quick reminder that our Scouting for Food (SFF) collection day is this Saturday, February 28th. Whether your unit has been collecting items the past few weekends or you are heading out for a final pickup on Saturday morning, it’s time to bring those donations together to support our community!

📍 Drop-Off Details

Please deliver all collected goods to the food pantry during the designated window:

*If your unit cannot make the Feb. 28th drop off, please reach out to the Pantry to coordinate a drop off.

When: Saturday, February 28th
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: McKinney Little Free Pantry 2000 N. McDonald Street, McKinney

District Crossover, March 1st, at 3 pm

Join the district and all of the Arrow of Lights cross over into Troops.  The Order of the Arrow is hosting a crossover ceremony at the Winding Creek neighborhood park at Winding Brooks Dr and Estates Way near Walker El., 1655 Winding Brook Dr, McKinney, at the nice little bridge there on Sunday, March 1st at 3 pm..  The cost is $5 per Scout.  Each Scout will receiver a totem. 

https://www.google.com/maps/place/1655+Winding+Brook+Dr,+McKinney,+TX+75072

  Register here and see who is going where on the left.

March Roundtable,  Thursday, March 5th

Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, McKinney

🛠️ Joint Planning Meeting: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

We are combining the Camporee and Spring Scout Show planning sessions.

For the Troops: Help Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts find their future home and show the public what leadership in action looks like.  We need an and adult and youth lead to help direct the events.

For the Packs: Set up a fun activity and show local families that the best childhood adventures happen in Cub Scouts.  Adults are welcome to come learn / encourage where it is going.

🕖 Main Event: 7:00 PM

⚜️Scouts BSA: Preparing for Summer Camp & High Adventures

Join us for this month’s BSA Roundtable as we shift gears into Summer Camp & High Adventure mode. Whether you’re prepping for a week at a local council camp or gear-checking for the rugged trails of Philmont, Sea Base, or Northern Tier, this session is your ultimate logistics pitstop.

🧰Cub Scouts: Practical Tools & Program Inspiration for Leaders

Roundtable is the ultimate "toolbox" for Cub Scout leaders. Join Gloria Albertson for a session packed with fresh ideas to keep your Cubs engaged. Whether you are finalizing details for your end of year advancements or planning your Summertime Fun Adventure activities, Gloria will provide the creative spark you need. 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 Crossover to summertime planning, March is the bridge to our biggest adventures. Let’s make this our most impactful month yet—see you at Roundtable!

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

District Spring Scout Show, 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: TBD

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

District Pinewood Derby April, 18th 

The Engines Are Roaring Back to Life!

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 (or actually during) 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.

🏁 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 DRAFT.pdf

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.  

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.