Spring, 2010 - Buffalo Trail Council

www.buffalotrailbsa.org Spring 2010
1101 W. Texas Avenue, Midland, TX 79701-6171 Phone: (432) 570-7601, Fax: (432) 570-7611
Council President
John Hood
Council
Commissioner
Bill Houston
Council Scout
Executive
Lyman Gifford, CFRE
Scout Shops
MIDLAND
Mon-Thurs
10a.m. to 6p.m.
Friday
10a.m. to 1p.m.
Saturday
9a.m. to 12p.m.
ODESSA
Mon & Wed
10:30a.m. to
1:30p.m.
Tue & Thurs
3p.m. to 6p.m.
Fri, Sat
CLOSED
Closed for Summer
6/18 - 8/16
BIG SPRING
Mon-Thurs
4p.m. to 6p.m.
Fri, Sat, Sun
CLOSED
Closed for Summer
5/17 - 8/16
WE WANT YOU TO ATTEND THE
2010 NATIONAL BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE
We are looking for more boys who want to attend this once in a lifetime opportunity, the
2010 National Jamboree being held at Ft. A.P. Hill in Virginia, July 26th - Aug. 4th.
Included in the cost, are all Jamboree fees plus transportation, meals, and lodging en route
to and from Jamboree, including five days of touring, t-shirts, cap, duffle bag, personal bag,
patrol and troop equipment, and pre-jamboree training weekend.
To attend, a Scout must meet the following qualifications:
• Be at least a First Class Scout at the time of attendance at the Jamboree.
• Have completed sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by
July 1, 2010, and have not reached your 18th birthday by Aug. 2, 2010.
• Participate in a pre-jamboree training weekend.
• Submit a Jamboree Medical Form
• Be approved by your Scoutmaster and the local council jamboree committee.
This will be an exciting opportunity to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, tour
the Nation's Capitol, and enjoy an experience that will never be forgotten. For more
information contact Jana Hensley (432) 570-7601, Charles House at (432) 352-1335 or
Robbie Shepherd (432) 262-6583.
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
The Buffalo Trail Council serves youth and their families throughout the Permian Basin. Over
30,000 sq. miles and 18 counties encompasses our service area. Over 6,000 youth and their families
are involved in our various programs. Our outdoor education programs are among the finest
in the country. Two facilities house these various programs: Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch (BTSR),
and Camp Thomas (C.O.P.E).
Businesses, individuals, and families from throughout the Permian Basin contribute each year to
an important fundraising effort through the Friends of Scouting drive. We raise dollars critical to
maintain the operations of the Buffalo Trail Council. Without these operations in place, many
programs you now know would cease to exist. Please join us in supporting this council-wide
Friends of Scouting drive. Contact the Midland Service Center for additional information at
(432) 570-7601 or www.buffalotrailbsa.org.

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ANNUAL BSA PRO-AM TOURNAMENT
The 36 th Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament, held at Hogan Park
Golf Course in Midland, is coming August 30 th .
Mark your calendars and plan on participating.
If you would like to join us, have a team in
the tournament, or be a sponsor, let us know.
Call Valerie Acosta at (432) 570-7601
for details. As in past years
the tournament is a shamble format. Teams of 3 with a golf
Pro as your 4th member are only $800 (includes hole sponsorship).
Sponsorships are available for: Holes, Shirts, Dinner/BBQ,
Drinks, Hole-in-one, Golf Balls, and more. Space is limited so
reserve your spot today!
KEEP MIDLAND & ODESSA
Community projects now available in litter
prevention, beautification, & recycling
Midland 687-7400 Odessa 333-1299
VENTURING AGE/GRADE
ELIGIBILITY CHANGE
The National Executive Board recently approved a resolution to
change the eligibility requirements for Venturing to ensure
consistency among Venturing, high-adventure bases, and other
core programs.
The current age and grade eligibility requirement for
participation in the Venturing program is 14 years of age and
completion of the eighth grade.
Effective May 1, 2010, the minimum age
requirement will be changed to 14
years of age, or 13 years of age and
completion of the eighth grade.
The maximum age for
participation remains under 21
years of age.
To comment or for additional
information contact
Jana.Hensley@Scouting.org
Westside Lion’s Club
4312 Thomason Dr.
618-0108
Meet Mondays 6:30pm
New Members Wanted!
Supports Troop 19, Crew 19 & Pack 67
“Banking The Old Fashioned Way”
(432) 686-0044
www.fnbmidland.com
Offering 4 locations to serve Midland
Into the Flames
Cub Scout, Robby May of Pack 216,
Chaparral District, tosses his flag portion into
the flames from a safe distance.
In celebration and memory of the
100 years of Scouting, Boy Scouts
and Cub Scouts from Midland,
Odessa, Big Spring, and other
cities within the Council gathered
February 13th for a Flag
Retirement Ceremony. The
ceremony recognized the Flag of
the United States, as well as
remembered its history, and to
retire flags too worn to properly
represent their country. Every boy
had an opportunity to participate in
the retirement of the flags. While
watching the flags disappear into
the flames, one boy remarked
“That is so sad!” Gratefully we
recognize that even the younger
generation understands both the
respect and the solemnity in
retiring our great historic National
Symbol.
Thank you Alvey
Bass, for coordinating
this year’s retirement.
Retired flags can be dropped off at the
Scout Offices.
Picture Your
Ad Here

ON-LINE TOUR
PERMITS ARE HERE!
Unit Leaders MUST submit local and
national tour permit applications
electronically. This new system has
four easy steps, and it will save the
transportation and training information
so leaders can easily recall it for future
permits.
Helpful messages advise the leader
about any missing information. You
can also submit applications for
traditional units or Learning for Life
posts. The on-line Help document
explains how to complete and submit
permit applications to the council.
Remember, local tour permits should
be submitted two weeks before the
tour, and national applications at least
one month before the tour start date.
To comment or for additional
information contact
Jana.Hensley@Scouting.org
HORSEBACK RIDING AT BTSR
Bring your
group to the
Scout Ranch
this spring/fall
and ride
through the
crisp air of the
Davis
Mountains.
There are open
dates for horsemanship training
and cavalcades.
For reservations contact Ranger
Dan (432) 426-3709 or
rangerdan7@hotmail.com
Please Help...
We are in need of saddles at BTSR. Adult sizes are
especially needed, but all will be put to good use.
Contact Ranger Dan at rangerdan7@hotmail.com to
find out how you can donate today!
NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK YOUR WEEK!
SUMMER CAMP
Don’t wait until it’s too late
to get the week you want!
Contact Gracie Quintela today (432) 570-7601
Gracie.Quintela@Scouting.org
WORK WEEKENDS
April 30th - May 2nd
May 28th - 31st
Come out and help get camp ready for this summer
and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
For more information contact Lyman Gifford at
Lyman.Gifford@Scouting.org
COME SEE US ON
FACEBOOK & TWITTER
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Click on the links on our homepage at:
www.buffalotrailbsa.org

Comanche Trails Spring Camporee and Chili Cook-Off
April 23rd - 24th at Florey Park, Andrews, Texas. Registration deadline is April 15th to guarantee a patch, and
you must file a tour permit on-line at least 2 weeks in advance. Cost is $10.00 per person and includes the patch.
WEBELOS are welcome with an adult partner and a WEBELOS cross over is available for any boys who did not
cross over at their Blue and Gold. Be prepared for the past and the present and bring your GPS units and
Compasses. For more information contact Bob Ferguson at (432) 230-7878 or our website
www.buffalotrailbsa.org.
Lone Star District Spring Camporee
April 23rd - 24th at Big Spring State Park, Off FM 700 heading towards Midland, just past Wasson Road. You
must file a tour permit on-line at least 2 weeks in advance. Cost is $8.00 per person. For more information
contact Deanna Kulbeth at (432) 212-3577.
100th Anniversary Gala Event
April 30th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm join us at Duck Pond Park at UTPB to celebrate 100 great
years of Scouting. Bring your picnic dinner and blanket or chairs and enjoy games, Boy Scout
and Cub Scout Challenges, a jumper, etc… Units are encouraged to bring a display that
represents themselves. We are putting together a Council Commemorative Photo Disc.
Please submit photos of your unit’s activities and outings. We would love to include Scouters
from as far back as possible, so contact everyone you know who is or was involved in
Scouting and ask for photos and a short bio on where they are now.
For more information contact Deborah Presley at (432) 631-9751.
Work Weekends at BTSR
April 30th - May 2nd - Come out and help get camp ready for this summer and enjoy
the beautiful scenery!
For more information contact Lyman.Gifford@Scouting.org or (432) 570-7601
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) and Outdoor Leadership Training
May 14th - 15th at BTSR 8:30 pm check-in, $15.00 per person if registered by May 6th, $20.00 after May 6th.
BALOO or Outdoor Leadership training is MANDATORY if you wish to have an outdoor experience with your
unit. Please complete ALL Basic Courses before attending this event, which are; Essentials, Specifics and Youth
Protection. BALOO is for all Cub Scout Leaders and Parents. Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Training is
for all Boy Scout and Webelos Scout Leaders. Register and make payment on-line at www.buffalotrailbsa.org.
For more information contact Nicole Colletti at (432) 296-2447 or Nicole.Colletti@Scouting.org.
West Texas Sockers Family Picnic and Campout
Friday, May 21st at Citibank Ball Park. All you can eat picnic 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Game starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $14.00 for ages 8 and older, $7.00 for ages
3 - 7, seats are reserved. Tickets are available at the Midland Scout Office.
For tickets call Felis Subia (432) 570-7601.
Work Weekends at BTSR
May 28th - May 31st - Come out and help get camp ready for this summer and enjoy
the beautiful scenery! For more information contact Todd Bennett@Scouting.org or
(432) 570-7601.
Chaparral District Belt Loop Day
Belt Loop Day June 5 th is going to be great!! The belt loops this time are Hiking, Leave No Trace and the
Outdoor Activity. This will be held at Sibley Nature Center.
RockHounds Family Picnic and Campout
Friday, July 23rd at Citibank Ball Park. All you can eat picnic 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Game against San Antonio starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $14.00 for ages 8 and
older, $7.00 for ages 3 - 7, seats are reserved. Tickets are available at the
Midland Scout Office. For tickets call Felis Subia (432) 570-7601.
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Chaparral District Raingutter Regatta
Mark your calendars now for July 10th for this event that will be at Tracker
Boat Center in Midland. Watch for more information.
For more information on all the events above, please visit out website www.buffalotrailbsa.org

Jan - March
EAGLES TODAY
Well Done!
Chaparral District:
J. Harrison Durrett, T-131, Midland
Frankie Sanchez, T-84, Midland
Lige Smith, T-84, Midland
Louis Smith, T-152, Midland
Justin Sparks, T-232, Midland
Comanche Trails District:
Zeb Donner, T-34, Odessa
Ryan Wells, T-129, Andrews
Lone Star District:
Seth Mansfield, T-25, Big Spring
Jacob Wylie, T-5, Big Spring
EAGLES TOMORROW
BOBCAT AWARD
Chaparral District:
Jaime Aguirre, P-28
Tyler Barnt, P-157
William Berry, P-216
Alexander Briseno, P-157
Ethan Castro, P-83
Ethan Coleman, P-157
Douglas Doefer, P-84
Jacob Elkins, P-84
Tad Guebara, P-157
Samuel Gutierrez, P-83
Jacob Hammond, P-84
Max Henderson, P-154
William Henderson, P-154
Alex Jiminez, P-28
Tanner Jiminez, P-28
Ayden Jones, P-154
Dennis Koonce, P-28
Jack Kounce, P-83
Samuel Kounce, P-83
Christian Martinez, P-83
James McDaniel, P-28
Alex Mitchell, P-83
Austyn Morales, P-83
William Patel, P-84
Elijah Perez, P-84
Dabrien Ramirez, P-83
Devin Reyes, P-84
Andrew Stephens, P-84
Joshua Vergara, P-28
Devon Wells, P-83
Logan Whiteman, P-216
Jan - March
Comanche Trail District:
Kaleb Adams, P-58
Robert Batchelor, P-129
Nathaniel Cate, P-52
Justin Chapman, P-775
Camden Crayton, P-775
Isaac Cruz, P-52
Kaleb Dehls, P-58
Rylan Dickson, P-91
John Donnell, P-129
William Donnell, P-129
Connor Duckett, P-91
Fermin Garcia, P-52
Saul Gutierrez, P-129
Caleb Hodges, P-58
Tristen Jwanouskos, P-129
Johnathan Matthews, P-52
John May, P-58
Timothy Neff, P-52
Edmund Perry, P-775
Gunner Presley, P-129
Jonathan Rollman, P-52
Christopher Seal II, P-129
Joshua Shultz, P-775
Chance Walker, P-91
Cody Williams, P-58
Lone Star District:
Corbin Blair, P-501
Stephen Cruz, P-179
Colin Daniels, P-179
Bryden Fontana, P-501
Adam Valencia III, P-501
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APRIL
30th 100th Anniversary Gala
30 - May 2 BTSR Work Weekend
MAY
14 - 15th BALOO Training
17th Big Spring Office closed for summer
21st West Texas Sockers Family
Picnic & Campout
28 -31st BTSR Work Weekend
29 -31st Office closed, holiday
? Savings Cards available for pick-up
JUNE
12th
14-16th
15th
16th-18th
19th
19th
18th
21-23rd
26th
JULY
3rd - 10th
23rd
26-31st
AUGUST
16th
Big Bend Day Camp
Comanche Trails Day Camp
Savings Card money due for 40% comm.
Savings Card money due for 35% comm.
Lone Star Day Camp
Nat’l Jamboree Shake-down campout
Odessa Office closed for the summer
Chaparral Day Camp
Sand Hills Day Camp
Office closed, holiday and staff vacations
RockHounds Family Picnic and Campout
Scout Shop closed for inventory
Big Spring and Odessa Scout Offices
reopen
100th Anniversary
Gala Event
April 30th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duck Pond Park, UTPB
Bring your picnic dinner
& blanket or chairs
We are putting together a Council
Commemorative Photo Disc
Please submit photos of your unit’s
activities, and outings. We would love
to include Scouters from as far back as
possible so contact everyone you know
who is or was involved in Scouting
and ask for photos and short bio on
where they are now.
CONTACT:
Deborah Presley (432) 631-9751
Call if you are able to help
Cub Scout Day Camp
Do you like Dinosaurs? Come on out to Day Camp this summer! You don’t want to miss this
event. Register and make payment on-line. Contact Jana Hensley with questions at
(432) 570-7601 or Jana.Hensley@Scouting.org. All forms and payment, including the Health Form
(for all participant), must be completed before registration will be accepted. You are welcome to attend any
and all locations. Visit www.buffalotrailbsa.org for more details.
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Alpine June 12th @ 9am-3pm Big Spring June 19th @ 9am - 3pm
Midland June 21st - 23rd @ 6pm-9pm Monahans June 26th @ 9am - 3pm
Odessa
June 14th - 16th @ 9am - 3pm
It’s Simple….How You Can Advertise With Us!
Choose Your Plan: 1” x 2.3” full color ad 2” x 2.3” full color ad
The council has 2 newsletters that are sent out to 18 counties that the council serves. Buffalo Tracks is distributed 4 times a year to
all registered adult volunteers and special guests. Distributed to approximately 1,200+. The Eagle is distributed 3 times a year to
major contributors, business leaders, and special guests throughout the Permian Basin. Distributed to approximately 250+.
Every year our membership is growing which means our mailing distribution grows as well.
For more information call (432) 570-7601
Valerie Acosta at Valerie.Acosta@Scouting.org or Lyman Gifford at Lyman.Gifford@Scouting.org

LONE STAR
District Chair, Troy Tompkins, (432) 213-2461
District Commissioner, Phil Furqueron (432) 270-3646
District Executive, Deanna Kulbeth (325) 728-8887
APRIL
1st Roundtable, BS Office
9-10th Fish-a-thon
23-25th District Camporee
MAY
6th
13th
28th
Roundtable, BS Office
Roundtable, Snyder
BTSR Work Weekend
for Lone Star District
JUNE
19th
Cub Scout Day Camp
CHAPARRAL
District Chair, Bruce Peeler, 686-0450
District Commissioner, Gary Simmons, 689-3359
Senior District Executive, Chris Anderson, 570-7601 x17
District Executive, Adrian Garcia, 570-7601 x 24
APRIL
23-24th District Spring Camporee
MAY
6th
13th
28-31st
District Committee
District Commissioner
Roundtable & OA Mtg
BTSR Work Weekend
for Chaparral District
JUNE
3rd District Committee
District Commissioner
5th Cub Scout Belt Loop Day
10th Roundtable & OA Mtg
21-23rd Cub Scout Day Camp
COMANCHE TRAILS
APRIL
9-10th
13th
District Camporee
District Committee
Meeting
District Chair, Bob Ferguson, 563-1418
District Commissioner, Raquel Lopez, 528-8469
District Director, Scott Britton, 570-7601 x18
Commissioner Meetings and Roundtables are held at the LDS Church in Odessa.
Committee Meetings will be at the Odessa Scout Shop until further notice.
MAY
4th
11th
Roundtable
Commissioner Meeting
District Committee
Meeting
JUNE
1st Roundtable
Commissioner Meeting
8th District Committee Cookout
14-18th Cub Scout Day Camp
BIG BEND
District Chair, Vacant
District Commissioner, Vacant
District Director, Scott Britton, 570-7601 X 18
APRIL
8th
District Committee
Roundtable
MAY
6th
District Committee
Roundtable
JUNE
3rd
12th
District Committee
Roundtable
Cub Scout Day Camp
SAND HILLS
District Chair, Byron Welch, (940) 390-5205
District Commissioner, Linda Vargas, (432) 586-6974
District Executive, Nicole Colletti, (432) 570-7601 x23
APRIL
5th
District Commissioner
Kermit
MAY
3rd
District Commissioner
Pecos
JUNE
Sand Hills Family Day
Watch for details
26th Cub Scout Day Camp
Sand Hills units are encouraged to attend Roundtable with Comanche Trails District.
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THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND...
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It’s been said that the mark of a well-planned gift is its ability to benefit both the giver and the
receiver alike. Sometimes all the giver needs is the feeling that he’s done something good for a good
cause. But often, a donor would like to make a gift, but can’t afford to just give away the entire asset.
But charitable gifts don’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Land is particularly suitable for
structuring a gift that returns some great benefits to the donor.
Gift Sale
For example, it’s possible to divide title to land, creating a joint ownership with the council. Then,
when the land is sold, both the donor and the council receive proceeds of the sale.
Retained Life Estate
Giving with a retained life estate is simple: you give your personal residence or farm to Scouting now,
and retain the right to live there for the rest of your life or for a specific number of years. You may
also provide for another person to live there for the rest of his or her life. Your only obligations are to
pay the taxes and insurance and to continue upkeep on the property. When the agreement ends, the
council can use the property or the proceeds from its sale.
The big advantage of this kind of gift is that you are eligible for an income tax deduction now for the
property's current appraised value, adjusted for your estimated retained interest. A qualified appraiser
helps determine those values.
Bargain Sale
As the name implies, a bargain sale is "part gift and part sale." A bargain sale generally occurs
whenever property is sold to the council for less than its fair market value. The donor is entitled to a
deduction based on the difference between the property’s fair market value and the sale price to the
council. If the asset in a bargain sale is appreciated capital gain property, gain realized in the
transaction is allocated between the gift and the sale portions of the transaction.
A bargain sale is an attractive option for individuals who would like to make a gift of property that the
council specifically needs or wants, but who also need income from the property and an offsetting
income tax deduction.
For More Information
Thank you for your interest and continuing support of Scouting. We would be pleased to visit with
you or your advisors about gifts of real estate, as well as other gift ideas. If you’d prefer exploring gift
options on your own, you’ll find some great resources on the internet at www.bsagiftplan.org.
You may also want more information about what Scouting and your local council is doing for our
youth and community.
For more information contact Lyman.Gifford@Scouting.org or
(432) 570-7601
Boy Scout Savings Card coming soon…..
These cards are for vendors in the Midland/Odessa areas only.
All Savings cards are only $10.00 each and the discounts can be used over and over.
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Cards will be available in May
40% Commission available to your troop!
Prizes include:
Baseball or Soccer Ticket (15 cards sold)
iPod Shuffle - Unit Top Salesman (min. 30 cards sold)
intendo DSI - District Top Salesman (min. 50 cards sold)
Pizza Party for the Top Selling Unit in each District
For more information contact Valerie.Acosta@Scouting.org or (432) 570-7601
Or Here!

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
John Hood ................................................................................................ President
Bill Houston ....................................................................... Council Commissioner
David Garcia ........................................................................ Treasurer/VP Finance
David Shipman ........................................................................ Assistant Treasurer
Ted Hogan ................................................................................ VP Administration
Dr. Steve Thomas .................................................. VP Membership/Relationships
Gary Wood ......................................................................... VP District Operations
Deana Savage ......................................... VP Strategic Planning & President Elect
Charles House ............................................................................. VP Boy Scouting
Ralph Truszkowski ........................................................................... VP Properties
Richard F. Johnson ................................................ Immediate Past Commissioner
James Riggen ........................................................................ VP/IM Past President
Lyman Gifford ........................................................................ Corporate Secretary
Larry Adams
Brance Armstrong (youth)
Blaine Bushman
Pat Canty
Robert Cunningham
Dr. William R. Fannin
Robert Ferguson
David Garcia
Lyman Gifford
Ron Harkrider
Ted Hogan
John Hood
Steve Castle
Neil Florer
Oley Hedrick, Jr.
Sam Howell, II
William B. Kent
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Charles House
Bill Houston
Richard Johnson
Dr. Randall Kelly
Gina King
Doug Lunsford
Ralph McCain
Craig McCune
James F. Newman
David O’Neil
Jordan Partee
Bruce Peeler
LIFETIME BOARD
Jack Ladd
Guy McCrary
Ken Peeler
K. Kyle Peeler
Mark A. Philpy
Brandon Pinson
James Riggen
Deana Savage
John Scott
David Shipman
Frank K. Stowers
Dr. Steve Thomas
Don Tomlin
Troy Tompkins
Ralph Truszkowski
Dan Wagoner
Dr. Byron Welch
Gary Wood
Ladd Smith
Charles Spence
Hayes Stripling
Kyle Womack
MEMORIALS
John L. Barnes
Anonymous
Edna Clingman
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wallace
Tom Gernentz
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wallace
J. L. Greene, Jr.
Sheila A. Greene
Salvador Guerrero
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Elms
Eric Hanson
The Chip Smith Family
Thomas Hill
Mrs. Albert W. Dale, Jr.
Martha M. Moore
Donnie Latimer
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wallace
Tim McEndree
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Wallace
Jewel Rhodes
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew
Burleson
Delton A. Wilson
Barbara Creager
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gaines
Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Hugly
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Little
Gertrude Smith
TRIBUTES
Don & Betty Tomlin
Allen McGuire
Steve Vaughan
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew
Burleson
HERITAGE
SOCIETY
Betty Gaines
Robert Gaines
O. T. Hendrick
Jim Adams
Carl Bradley
Gary Brednich
Jim Byerlotzer
Norbert Dickman
George Friday
Robert Gaines
ADVISORY BOARD
Russell K. Hall
Stephens T. Harper
Steve Harry
Carl Johansen
Keith King
Dr. John Martinez
Forrest Muire
Mark H. Nicholas
Rod Stephenson
Nicholas Taylor
Ben Turpen
Gib Wheeler
Ron Wingo
Jack Wood
JAMES E. WEST
AWARD
Byron Welch
FOUNDATIONS
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Chaparral Foundation
Easton Sports Development
Foundation II
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February 2010
ATTENTION EAGLE ADVANCEMENT PERSONNEL
It has come to my attention that there is a problem with receiving ALL the information needed into
the office in order to process an Eagle Rank Advancement. The following information needs to be
passed on to whoever is involved with the Scouts Eagle Advancement. This information is not new
as the flyer on this went out in January of 2006 but for some reason it has not been carried through
to new leaders working with the Eagle Rank. Please review this information and see that the proper
leaders are made aware of these requirements.
1) As part of the completion of the Eagle Project Workbook write-up, there needs to be a strong
written overview of the project. This needs to be very detailed on how the project went, problems
that occurred and how they were worked out, AND at least a portion needs to give an insight as to
how the Scout showed his leadership skills. Pictures are welcome. As an outline for doing the
project write-up the following are possible questions to answer.
• What was the project? • How did it go? • What did you learn?
• How did you show leadership? • What would you do different?
While no specific length is required, a sentence or two does not fulfill this requirement!
2) The following items need to be presented in a NEAT folder or binder of some kind when
turned in prior to the Eagle Board of Review.
• Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook which includes the above noted write-up.
• Eagle Scout Rank Application which requires a name for the project.
• Requirement 6 items of the Rank Application which are: The statement of ambitions and life
purpose AND the listing of positions held in a religious institution, school, camp, community
or other organizations during which leadership skills were shown. Include
honors and awards received during this service.
Please be assured that this is only explaining what is already required for the
Eagle Rank. We need to keep these procedures in place so as to make sure we
keep the Eagle Rank approval top notch in this council.
For more information, contact Dan Wagoner at dan@txwagoners.com
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FYI - Merit Badge
Advertise . . .
Geocaching is an adventurous way to
become skilled in using a GPS unit. As
your units prepare geocaching activities,
please note that the requirements
for the Geocaching Merit Badge have
been revised as of 2/24/10.
For more information, contact
Felis.Subia@Scouting.org
WELL DONE!
Congratulations to Kimberly
Ellsworth, Odessa High
School Senior, a member of
Venture Scout Crew 777,
and now a National Merit
Scholar Finalist.
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...here!
Congratulations to Hannah
Weber, who was chosen as
the VFW Scout of the year.
She will be attending an
Awards Banquet June 25th in
Dallas.

As Scouting celebrates 100 years this year, many news
articles and stories have been reporting on Scouting’s
history and sharing what makes scouting great. Below
are excerpts from the article, Prepared for Brotherhood,
Celebrating 100 Years, The Boy Scouts of America
Continue to Perform Good Deeds. By David Hawley,
that appeared in the January / February 2010 History
Channel Magazine.
Ross Perot once told an interviewer, “In this country, you don’t have to come with a pedigree. You just have to
have the principles and the moral and ethical standards, and then you need to have the drive to get things done.
All those things you get taught in Scouting.”
Now a century old, the BSA has evolved with the times. In many ways, it’s different from the organization that
was incorporated in 1910 by Chicago publisher William D. Boyce and subsequently molded by many different
hands.
The Centennial 12 th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook, printed on recycled paper, still teaches boys such things
as how to use a compass, tie knots and neckties, survive in the woods, and render first aid. But it also shows
boys how to use a GPS device, how to handle the basics of financial management, and how to avoid pitfalls on
the Internet. And it has an iPhone application and its own website (bsahandbook.org).
But some things haven’t changed in nearly 100 years. Boys from both the second decade of the 20th century and
the first decade of the 21st still memorize the Scout Oath, the 12 Scout Laws, the Motto (“Be Prepared”) , and the
Scout Slogan to do a good turn daily.
During 100 years, the Boy Scouts has involved an estimated 112 million American boys and a quarter of a billion
boys worldwide. As a movement, it has seemingly found a way to be both flexible in its programs and immutable
in its philosophy.
100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Marking History with 25 year old time capsule opening Feb. 8, 2010
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