Lone Star District
Circle Ten Council
Spanish Speaking Assistance Needed
Lone Star District is looking for some Spanish speaking person(s) who could help with Join nights on the 4th and 17th of September, and the 3rd of October. Let us know at spanish@lonestardistrict.org
KICK START CUB SCOUT DEN AND PACK LEADER TRAINING
September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024
- A Special CUB SCOUT Edition -
At Region 10, Presented by University of Scouting
ALL CUB SCOUT LEADERS are invited to this special half-day of training! We will provide an OVERVIEW of the NEW CUB SCOUT PROGRAM, and then split into two tracks to delve into more detail for den leaders and pack leaders. The exciting changes to the Cub Scout Program, effective June 1, 2024, make it easier than ever to plan and execute den meeting and Pack activities. Be sure you are “in the know” so you can take FULL ADVANTAGE of the new program and all the new resources. Whether you are an experienced leader, have a new role, or are a brand new Cub Scout leader, this training has something for you!
Event Details:
Check-in: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sessions: 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 16 at 11:00 p.m.
Location: Region 10, 400 E. Spring Valley Rd., Richardson, TX 75081
Note: Childcare is not available. Due to space limitations and the nature of the training, we cannot accommodate any children in the sessions.
Cost:
Adult Participants: $15
Instructors/Staff: $5
Cancellation Policy: All attendees must follow the Cancellation & Refund Policy (HERE).
Sessions:
Track 1: Pack-Specific Leader Training
Perfect for all Cubmasters and Pack Committee Chairs!Includes Cub Scout program overview, and topics like planning the Pack year, optimizing District and Council events to energize your program, volunteer recruitment, and more! This is the “insider’s guide” to running and managing a Pack.
Track 2: Den-Specific Leader Training
Perfect for all Den Leaders (and interested parents)!Includes Cub Scout program overview, den meetings plans made easy, and how to plan the den year, introduction to Scoutbook, and top tips for managing your den! All the tools you need to get started as a Den Leader!
Cub Fun Day, October 5, 2024
Families of Cub Scouts and Packs we are having a "mini come and go day camp" you don't want to miss. Right here at Meyers Park. Come check it out. A day of fun that includes crafts, games, archery and BB guns!
Hosted by Iron Horse and Lone Star districts
Participants: Cub Scouts / Packs
Event time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Myers Park, 7117 Co Rd 166, McKinney, TX 75071
Cost: $15 per Scout; $0 per Adult
Registration closes Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11:00 p.m.
Trail to Troop Campout, October 25 - 27
Arrow of Light Scouts and their parents are invited to come visit with the troops of Lone Star District at Camp James Ray and see what they have to look forward to in Scout BSA. Scouts BSA troops will host you for the weekend, include you in their patrols, and provide activities!
$15 per Arrow of Light Scout / $10 per Scouts BSA/adult/staff
Register and get more information here.
BALOO & IOLS Training, October 25 - 26
At Camp James Ray, Hosted by Lone Star District
Register at: https://scoutingevent.com/571-2024FallBALOOIOLS
Registration closes October 20 at 11:00 p.m. - NO WALK-INS -
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is an overnight training event that introduces parents and leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly Pack camping. The training includes campsite selection, outdoor event planning, parent involvement, health & safety, equipment, cooking, and an introduction to camping skills.
All Packs are required to have a minimum of one (more recommended) for any and all overnight events.
Cost: $40.00, Check-in: Friday, Oct 25 at 6:00 p.m. Check-out: Sat, Oct 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Participants will work as Patrols at this hands-on training. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. All Troops are required to have IOLS trained leaders and all SM/ASMs are required to have it to be fully trained.
Cost: $40.00, Check-in: Friday, Oct 25 at 6:00 p.m. Check-out: Sat, Oct 26 at 5:00 p.m.
IOLS Orientation is required for all participants and will be held at the Bobby Lyle - Billy Gamble Scouting Center on October 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Lone Star District Award Nominations
We need your help. We need to know who it is that makes your unit and our district SPECIAL! It is time to nominate the Scouters in the packs, troops, crews and posts of our district that do such a great job providing a quality program for the youth in our area. Nobody knows who does a better job than you. Please take a moment to nominate them. The awards will be presented at the District Eagle Recognition and Award Dinner on Saturday, January 25th. The awards are:
The Unit Spark Plug Award (Every unit should submit one of these.)
The Outstanding Organization Award
The Unit or District Scouting Family Award
The Unit or District Rising Star Award
The District Silver Star Award
We would also love to be able to collect and present some Adult Leader Knots at the January dinner and encourage their submission throughout the year. Their requirements and applications are linked.
Awards you can work towards and fill out an application for yourself or others:
Scouter's Training Award for Den Leader, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Venturing Advisor, or District Committee
Scouter's Key Award for Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Venturing Advisor, District Committee, Commissioner
Commissioner Arrowhead Honor, Award of Excellence in Unit Service
Awards where a leader is nominated by others:
Unit Leader Award of Merit
Commissioner Certificate of Commendation, Distinguished Commissioner Service Award
Get award details and nominate them here: Award Link
Let them know how much you really do care! The sparkplug nomination deadline will be Friday, January 17th. Please get them in quickly.
District Eagle Award and Recognition Dinner, January 25, 2025
Please save the date for the 2025 Lone Star District Eagle Award and District Recognition Dinner. Come help us celebrate another great year of Scouting in the Lone Star District!
Who: All Lone Star District Leaders and the Class of 2024 Eagles (2024 Eagles are free)
What: Join us for dinner as we give thanks to everyone that made the 2024 Scouting year count!
When: January 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Where: Stonebridge United Methodist Church, 1800 S Stonebridge Dr, McKinney, TX 75072
Cost: $10 with a pasta with sauce Italian themed
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Sign up coming soon.
District Crossover, March 2nd, at 4 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 TBD in McKinney on Sunday, March 2nd at 4 pm. The cost is $5 per Scout. Each Scout will receiver a totem. (Notice the time is 1 hour later than last year.)
Register here and see who is going where on the left.
District Calendar - 2024-2025
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - things to know
PLEASE, understand that we are all working through this new renewal process and learning together. If you receive an email telling you to renew, and you already did...you can simply reply and let us know. There appears to be some lag in the reporting. We just want to make sure everyone gets re-registered.
WHAT WE DID LEARN is that the Unit Key 3 have to approved re-registrations, so if you are one of the Key 3, make sure you are checking your dashboard!
Continue to make sure that you have updated your my.scouting.org account with a good email address and a cell phone number. These are the primary ways that National and Circle Ten Council will be communicating with you regarding your membership renewal. Notices will start coming out soon for those who joined in August 2023, and the cycle will continue each month.
Circle Ten Council is committed to helping NEW families join Scouting that need financial assistance. Once a family joins Scouting, it is our hope, that through various fundraising options and opportunities for Scouts to “earn their own way”, that families will be able to off-set the costs associated with participating in Scouting, including registration renewal fees. So, as we move forward to the new monthly membership renewal process, Circle Ten Council’s financial assistance budget and resources will primarily be directed to new member acquisition – not membership renewal.
Make sure you are sharing this information with others in your unit. Looking for more information regarding renewals? Please review our Circle Ten RECHARTER AND RENEWAL ONLINE
Friends of Scouting Donation Link
Did you miss your unit's Friends of Scouting presentation? It is not too late to donate anyway. 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.
Or you can do it online! https://donations.scouting.org/#/national
Help us update your Unit Pin Information
Packs, Troops, and Crews help us make sure people can find you on BeAScout.org
See our Council Lone Star District Webpage.
Check out what is happening here. https://circleten.org/posts/41017/lone-star-district