Adobe Walls District Highlights- January 2012
District Chairperson – Richard Carter – 806-274-3463 slrjcarter@cableone.net
District Commissioner – Rick Jones – icsinstructor57@yahoo.com
District Executive – Eric Byrne- eric.byrne@scouting.org
January Calendar
12- District Committee and Commissioners Meeting
Happy New Year!
Well, we made it to 2012. I am excited for a new year to grow scouting even better than 2011. I will need everyone’s help and energy to get continue this drive. My resolutions this year are 1) Form an Adobe Walls District Committee that will drive the district in the right direction. 2) Fill all vacant unit commissioner spots to help all the units with operations. 3) Have a successful Camp Card and Family FOS campaign. 4) Develop a district activity that will help unit and get everyone excited to be in the Adobe Walls district. I will need everyone to help me with these goals/resolutions. It isn’t for me though….this is for the young men and boys of our district. Please jump on board and lets have a great 2012.
Family FOS:
Yes, it is that time of year. I need to schedule each unit’s Court of Honor or Blue & Gold as soon as possible. Please email me with the date, time, and location. Additionally, I will be calling over the next week to verify contact information, and to discuss camp card 2012. Family FOS is a very important part of our council’s operation…it helps to serve the Adobe Walls district as well. Please help me by making sure I know when your next family activity is.
Re-charter and unit retention:
Most of Adobe Wall units have completed their unit re-charters. This is very import to get done because the existence of your unit depends on the re-charter. Please contact me ASAP if you are having issues or questions about the process.
Also, now is the time to fire up your unit and keep the boys active and interested. Unit retention is important to the health of your unit. Please contact me if you have attendance issues. I will assist you with providing an exciting program that will keep the boys wanting to come back for more.
Let have an awesome 2012!
Eric B.
Golden Eagle District Highlights- January 2012
District Chairman: Dean Sather dean@crosspointe.com 806-353-9750
Hereford Area District Commissioner: HS Fuller, hsfuller42@yahoo.com
District Executive: Brian Lamirande 806-358-6500 or brian.lamirande@scouting.org
January Calendar
12 District Key-3 Meeting
14 BB Gun Shoot Out
19 District Commissioner/Roundtable Meeting – *LEADER NOMINATIONS*
19 Eagle Scout Board of Review
21 Merit Badge University & Committee/Commissioner Training
27 District Banquet – RESCHEDULED – We will be voting on dates @ Jan.19th Meeting
February Calendar
2 Roundtable
9 District Committee/Commissioners Meeting – *DISTRICT ELECTIONS*
16 Eagle Scout Board of Review
22 Good Scout Lunch
Roundtable/Commissioner Meeting
Be sure you and your unit are represented at the Roundtable each month. This month and next month are extremely important as District Leadership positions will be nominated (January meeting) and voted upon (February meeting) so these meeting are CRITICALLY important for the development of our district. So please join us as we prepare for an exciting 2012. Snacks & Roaster’s Coffee provided. Once district positions are decided upon for the 2012 year, we will begin the planning of the individual Roundtable, District Committee/Commissioners and District Key-3 meetings.
Eagle Scout Project Reviews and Eagle Scout Boards of Reviews
Still the 3rd Thursday of every month at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3001 S. Bell. Be sure to be there before 6:30 pm so that the review process may begin in a timely manner.
Location, Location, Location
Roundtable – St. Thomas Church on Coulter 7:00 pm
District Committee – St. Stephen United Methodist Church on Western 7:00 pm
District Commissioners – St. Stephen United Methodist Church on Western 7:00 pm
Eagle Board of Review – St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3001 S. Bell 6:30 pm
Find & “Like” Golden Eagle District on Facebook!
The Official Golden Eagle District Facebook page is now here! –Consider this an interactive portal providing the latest District and Council Information on Events, Programs, and Training topics!
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Lone Wolf District Highlights- January 2012
District Chairman- Duwane Skipper- duwaneskipper@yahoo.com
District Commissioner- Bob Post- postbob@ptsi.net
District Executive- Call the Scout Service Center- 806-358-6500
January Calendar:
12- District Committee & Commissioners meeting, 7:00 p.m., FUMC, Spearman, TX.
21-MeritBadgeUniversity, WTAMU, Canyon, TX
21- District Committee & Commissioner Training, WTAMU, Canyon, TX
The new District Executive has been hired and will start her duties on January 2, 2012. She will introduce herself to the Disitrct as soon as she gets going.
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Quanah Parker District Highlights- January 2012
District Chairperson- Joni Mickna - sjmickna@sbcglobal.net (806)674-7040 (cell)
District Commissioner- Steve Rodriguez Steve.Rodriguez1978@gmail.com (806) 231-3380
District Executive- Chase Roach chase.roach@scouting.org (806) 341-4491
January Calendar
12- District Committee and Commissioners Meeting
From the DE
I hope you had a great holiday and are ready for an exciting 2012! I am anxious to get started working with all of you to have a great 2012.
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Santa Fe District Highlights- January 2012
District Chairperson- George Hall – ghall68@hotmail.com
District Commissioner- Michael Stavenhagen- mstavenhagen57@aol.com
District Executive- Gaylyne Manns- gmannsbsa@gmail.com
January Calandar
10 – District Meeting, VFW Clarendon
14 – Cub Scout s BB Gun Shootout
21 –Merit Badge University @ WT in Canyon
Recharters
Recharters are now past due. Most have got them in but there are still a few out. You know who you are, call me if you need help with it. I will be glad to assist you.
District Meeting
District leadership will be meeting at 6:30 pm at the VFW in Clarendon on January 10. (Weather depending of course). Anyone is welcome to attend this meeting.
Family Friends of Scouting
It’s time to schedule your unit’s Family Friends of Scouting presentation. Without this financial support from our leaders and our scouting families, the Golden Spread Council would not be able to provide the quality programs, training and facilities you expect, for our scouts. Plan on having a Family Friends of Scouting presentation at your next pack meeting, Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Banquet, or troop court of honor. I have some Units scheduled, but need 100% of all units to participate.
Camp Cards
Well it’s that time again and Santa Fe Camp Card is in the making now. This year we will have our own card I am working to get at least one vendor in every town plus I am hoping to have McDonalds and other chain vendors on it as well. If you didn’t participate in 2011 you really missed out on a fantastic opportunity and hope you will consider participating in 2012. I will be contacting you soon to discuss the program with the key unit leader and get a commitment to sell the cards. This is a great program that creates NO risk for the unit but you will reap huge benefits.
GET TRAINED!
When you are trained it makes it a lot easier for you to get involved and do things right; and the boys get a better program and a better experience. All the necessary training is online at https://myscouting.scouting.org/. If you need your Scouting ID in order to log in, please to contact the Scout Office at (806) 358-6500. Also, there will be additional training during the year so pay attention for dates and sign up.
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Venturing District Highlights- January 2012
District Executive: Shannon Scott: 806-358-6500 or shannon.scott@scouting.org
District Chairman: Jay Barrett: 806-326-2800
District Commissioner: DeLynn McGehee: 806-681-1623
January Calendar:
2 Scout office is closed for New Year’sHoliday
14 Venturing District Awards Banquet at the Kwahadi Kiva: 6:30 p.m.
16 Scout office is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
21 COPE: Randall H.S. Softball Team
21 Council Key 3 Meeting at WTAMU
C.O.P.E
Do you know what COPE is all about? Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience or C.O.P.E. is the challenge course (ropes course) program of the Boy Scouts of America. COPE is a series of physical, mental and emotional challenges facilitated by trained staff directed at enhancing personal growth. If you think you would like to know more, please contact Shannon Scott at 358-6500 or shannon.scott@scouting.org
Scholarship Opportunities
If you have questions about such opportunities, please contact Shannon Scott (Venturing Division) at the Scout Service Center 358-6500.
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Golden Spread Council Highlights- January 2012
Happy New Year to all our Scouts, Scouters, and Friends of the Golden Spread Council. We had a fantastic 2011 and we are excited to “reset the clock” and continue our mission to grow scouting in the Panhandle. We have assembled an awesome professional staff and we have some of the best volunteers that will provide leadership and mentorship to Scouts. We are excited about 2012 and will continue to offer the best youth program possible.
Did you know that the Golden Spread Council is now on Facebook? If you enjoy using Facebook, we periodically post important items to keep you up to date on the activities taking place. Look us up and FRIEND us!!!
Report to the State Opportunity
The 2012 Annual Report to State Parade and Ceremony has the theme of “Prepared for Life”.
As they have for the past 63 years Scouts from throughout the State of Texas will converge on Austin on February 4, 2012 to participate in the Annual Report to State Ceremonies and to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America.
Scout units from throughout Texas are invited to participate in the parade and to take advantage of the wonderful education opportunities that are available by visiting the state capitol and the many other institutions and museums found throughout the City of Austin.
The annual event will begin with the gathering of delegations and units at the Congress Avenue / Ann Richards Bridge. Thousands of Scouts will parade up Congress Avenue to the Capitol Building where the delegates will give a report on the service accomplishments of Scouting in their council in the Chambers of the House of Representatives. The parade starts at 9:00 am and units assemble on the bridge between 7:30 am – 8:30 am.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Scouts to participate in a Texas Scouting tradition surrounded by their fellow Scouts, leaders, and dignitaries of their State. Don’t miss this great Scouting event. For additional information on how your unit can participate contact the Scout Service Center or visit the Capitol Area Council website at www.bsacac.org.
Kwahadi Dancers
For Crews, Troops, Dens, Packs, and individual Scouting families.
Enjoy a free weekend visit to the Kwahadi Museum and winter shows!
The Kwahadi Dancers, Venturing Crew 9, present the 47th Annual Winter Night Ceremonials on weekends in January and February.
January 20, 21, and 22 will the “1st Annual Scout Weekend”. All troops or individual Scouts and their families may attend the ceremonials as our guests. Families can tour the art and artifacts of the museum prior to the performance. Showtime on Friday and Saturday evenings is 7:30 pm, and the Sunday matinee begins at 3:00 pm.
The Kwahadi Museum is located at 9151 I-40 E. Take I-40 exit #76 (airport), then proceed ½ mile WEST along the north side frontage road to the museum.
Reservations are required to ensure seating. To secure a reservation, call the museum, 335-3175, and identify your family as “Scout Weekend V.I.P.’s”. Come see Scouts many troops around the area perform their famous winter show! Come see the Kwahadis!
2012 Camp Card Program
Many of you participated in the 2011 Camp Card Program and we know it helped your Scouts attend camps, participate in local activities, and helped your individual unit accounts enabling you to buy items for your unit. If you didn’t participate you really missed out on a fantastic opportunity and hope you will consider participating in 2012. Your District Executive will be contacting you very soon to discuss the program with the key unit leader and get a committment to sell the cards. This is a great program that creates NO risk for the unit but you will reap huge benefits. Look for a call soon!
Cub Scout Belt Loop-O-Rama NEW
In cooperation with the Discovery Center, we are planning a Belt Loop-O-Rama for April 14, 2012. More info will become available near the end of January but the date is set!
Jamboree 2013
Registration for the 2013 National Jamboree to be held July 15-24 at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve is now open. Check out the link below for Applications, General Information Flyer and all other information you may need. Call Bob Altman at 806-358-6500 for more info.
Amarillo Bulls Hockey Game
The Bulls will host a “Scouting Night” on February 24 at 7:05pm. Tickets will be $8.00. Look at the link below for all the info!
Scouting for Food NEW
Scouting for Food is an annual Good Turn that Scouts participate each year. There is a huge need for food in all of our communities and this one day event is a great way for Scouts to learn about service to others. More information be coming soon but plan on participating on this day.
Injury Reporting
Unit-level volunteers must report to the council any incident that requires treatment beyond Scout rendered first aid. If, say, a cut finger or a twisted ankle is treated on site, no report is needed. If a cut finger requires a visit to the doctor and stitches, the report must be submitted along with any relevent photographs, doctors’ forms etc. The incident form is located at the link below or on our web site in the forms (safety) section.
Venturing Banquet NEW
On January 14,2012 a the Kwahadi Kiva begining at 6:30pm, we will have a Venturing Banquet. The cost is $10.00 per person and will be catered by Sharkey’s Burrito Factory. This is open to any Venturing units. Please RSVP to Verna or Shannon by January 10, 2012 at 806-358-6500.
2013 Philmont Council Contingent
The Council has received approval for a 2013 Philmont Trek. We have 2 Crews (12 each Crew) from July 6-July 28. The cost per person will be $770.00 with a deposit of $100.00 due to the Council Service Center on or before April 15, 2012. Priority will go to Troops who are NOT going to Philmont in 2012 but will entertain them if no one else is interested. For information, contact Scott at 806-358-6500.
Guide to Advancement Update
The revised “Guide to Advancement” is now the official BSA source on advancement the biggest such revision in about 20 years. This change brings clarity and easy-to-read advancement details to Scouts, Scouters, and parents.
Among the many revisions in the guide, there is an important change to the Eagle Scout project requirement. Instead of requiring that a project plan be approved before the Scout begins work on the project, a proposal is now required. This proposal allows Scouts to get approval on his project and then complete the final plan later.
New Merit Badges NEW
Sometime this summer, the BSA will offer two new Merit Badges. Search and Rescue and Kayaking! Look for more info as it becomes available.
Help Wanted!
Do you know someone looking for some fun “work” this summer? Look no further! We are interested in talking to you if you have an interest in attending National Camp School (fully paid for by the Council) for the following positions:
Boy Scout Camp: Aquatics Director
Cub Scout Camp: Aquatics Director, Camp Director, Program Director
These positions require a week long school held in March (3-9) and May (12-18- Aquatics and others)
Boy Scout Camp is June 10- July 8 and you must be able to commit to the entire season. Cub Scout Camps are all weekends in June.
We are also looking for youth staff for Boy Scout Summer Camp and some positions for the Cub Scout Resident Camps.
If you are interested in finding out more about any of these positions, please contact Scott at 806-358-6500 soon.
Philmont 2012 Opportunity
Troop 413 is going to Philmont on July 21 thru August 2nd, 2012 and has 1 adult and 2 scout slots available. If interested, please contact Michael at Michael.Savers@tdcj.state.tx.us
2012 Council Reception
The Golden Spread Council will host the 2012 Council Reception on February 12, 2012 at the Kwahadi Kiva in Amarillo, Texas. This event will be held from 4pm-6pm and will recognize Silver Beaver Award recipients, Award of Merit recipients, other award winners, and the Class of 2011 Eagle Scouts. Registration will become available in early January.
2012 NESA scholarship
The applications for the 2012 NESA Eagle Scout scholarships are now available at www.nesa.org. The homepage features a link that leads directly to the forms. Please help us spread the word to all Eagle Scouts in your unit.
These are the only scholarship applications acceptable in 2012. NESA recommends that you establish a link to the applications on your website to ensure that you always distribute the correct version. These applications must be printed and mailed to the national office when completed.
All scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than midnight on January 31, 2012.
If you have any questions, please call the NESA office at 972-580-2032.
Outdoor Writing Contest NEW (Due Jan 15, 2012)
Texas Outdoor Writers Association Junior Outdoor Journalist Adventure Story Writing Competition.
Sponsored in part by Dallas Safari Club’s Dallas Ecological Foundation’s
Outdoor Adventures Education program.
The Texas Outdoor Writers Association and Dallas Ecological Foundation are pleased to announce our First Outdoor Experience Story Writing Contest for students. Contest opens Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2011. There will be two divisions, middle school grades 6 – 8, High School grades 9 – 12.
First Place winners in each division will receive a $100. cash prize, Second Place winners will receive a $50. cash prize, and Honorable Mentions will receive $25. cash prize. There will be one Grand Prize winner who will win a brand new laptop computer and an invitation to the 2012 TOWA Conference in New Braunfels, Texas Feb. 25, 2012.
Stories will be judged on originality, creativity and writing style. Each contestant should submit her/his story to TOWA, attention TJ Greaney; 9508 Chisholm Trail, Austin, Texas 78748. All entries, whether delivered in person or by mail, must be received by 4 pm on Jan.15, 2012.
Winning entries will be featured at the TOWA 2012 conference in New Braunfels, Texas where members and guests may read and enjoy them. All entries become property of TOWA and may be published in full or part in the TOWA and /or DSC newsletter, web site or brochures. Winners will be notified by telephone or email, and a list of winners will also be posted in the TOWA newsletter April 2012.
RULES:
1. Your story must be your own original work and be on the topic of – My Best Outdoor Adventure.
2. Type your story (minimum 12 point font), or print it in ink as neatly as possible (Entrants should type or print stories themselves; age-appropriate spelling & grammar mistakes, etc. are acceptable).
3. Use 8.5 x 11 inch paper, leaving a 1-1/2 inch margin on the left side.
4. Maximum word count should not exceed 500 words.
5. Do not include any artwork.
6. Only one story may be submitted per person.
7. Stories will not be returned.
Stories not following these rules will not be accepted. No exceptions will be made.
Memorials and Tributes
From In Memory of
Gwedolyn Saxon Charles Yates
Andy Stephens Don Huddleston
Bill Gething Frank Morrison
Craig & Leslie Cunningham Shirley Cariker
Jennifer & John Buckthal
Edward & Betty Hunter
Puff & Phillip Niegos
Fred & Debra Westmoreland
Jill Nickoden
E P & Mavis Schroeder
Robert & Laurie Pinkston
Gary & Teresa Gibson
2011 Eagle Scouts
| Last Name | Unit | District |
| Baucom | C-94 | GE |
| Baumert | T-47 | QP |
| Berryman | T-1221 | GE |
| Blashill | T-79 | GE |
| Campsey | T-4 | GE |
| Carlisle | T-86 | GE |
| Chen | T-694 | GE |
| Clemons | T-1221 | QP |
| Corse | C-2012 | Ven |
| Diaz | T-108 | GE |
| Dismuke | T-633 | GE |
| Dixon | T-560 | AW |
| Fletcher | T-94 | GE |
| Gettles | T-80 | GE |
| Hardman | T-163 | LW |
| Heymer | T-4 | GE |
| Hitchings | T-580 | LW |
| Hoy | T-87 | GE |
| Huebner | T-633 | GE |
| Huebner | T-633 | GE |
| Jones | T-94 | GE |
| Kmetz | C-633 | GE |
| Law | T-87 | GE |
| Lowery | T-87 | GE |
| Marshal | T-472 | LW |
| May | T-108 | GE |
| McAfee | T-433 | AW |
| McCasland | T-472 | LW |
| Metzger | T-633 | GE |
| Metzger | T-633 | GE |
| Mickna | T-73 | GE |
| Montgomery | T-404 | AW |
| Moore | T-472 | LW |
| Morris | T-116 | GE |
| Murphy | T-142 | LW |
| Perez | T-80 | GE |
| Ray | T-31 | GE |
| Riffe | T-38 | LW |
| Rowland | C-80 | GE |
| Stoffle | T -413 | AW |
| Stonecipher | T-160 | LW |
| Truelock | T-633 | GE |
| Wagner | T-562 | GE |
| Watson | T-104 | LW |
| Weaver | T-10 | GE |
| Webb | T-88 | GE |
| Whittle | T-29 | QP |
| Wilson | T-472 | LW |
| Wilson | T-17 | AW |
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