September 2013 newsletter - Circle Ten Council

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Circle Ten Council StaffDirector of Field Services, Greg Balog 214-902-6785Central Service AreaField Director, James Parnell - 214-902-6729Cimarron District Executive, Ezra Hernandez - 214-902-6730Mustang District Director, Pete Peterson - 214-902-6725Mustang District Executive, Sam Garcia - 214-902-6731West Park District Executive, Maribeth Hughes - 214-902-6757Wisdom Trail District Executive, Andrew George - 214-902-6739East Central Service AreaField Director, Michael Hunt - 214-902-6720Blackland Prairie District Executive, Chris Fox - 214-902-6756Eastern Skies Sr. District Executive, Ophelia Phillips - 214-902-6728Northern Trail District Executive, Will Hall - 214-902-6743Tejas Caddo District Executive, John Mullin - 214-902-6741Eastern Service AreaField Director, Ken Camp - 214-902-6724Duck Creek District Executive, Adrian Rivas - 214-902-6736East Trinity Trails Sr. District Executive, VACANT - 214-509-2120Golden Arrow Sr. District Executive, Karen Thunert - 214-509-2114Texas Skies District Executive, Marjorie Malig - 214-902-6752Tonkawa Sr. District Executive, Gordon Sidler - 214-509-2119Northern Service AreaField Director, Mike Denoy - 214-509-2108Eagle Trail District Executive, Eric Williamson - 214-509-2117Iron Horse Sr District Executive, Paul Ammons - 214-902-6758Lone Star Sr District Executive, Robert Spencer - 214-509-2116Northern Lights District Executive, David Banowsky - 214-509-2115Texoma Valley District Executive, Justin Williams - 214-509-2113Southwestern Service AreaField Director, Roger Derrick - 214-902-6723Five Trails Sr. District Executive, Gary Garza - 214-902-6747Mountain Lake Sr. District Executive, Michael Clanahan - 214-902-6740North Star District Executive, Bradley Falatko - 214-902-6744Southern Star District Executive, Reece Hanson - 214-902-6751Trinity Woods District Executive, Frank Griffin - 214-902-6750LFL Service AreaDirector, Espie Randolph, Jr. - 214-902-6718Exploring Director, Carlos Coronado - 214-902-6721Learning for Life Executive, Sherri Wood - 214-902-6745Exploring Executive, Rubi Solano - 214-902-6746Support ServicesDirector of Support Services, Scott Ferguson - 214-902-6777Camping Director, Scott Arrington - 214-902-6778Program Director, Harold Young - 214-902-6776IT & Communications Director, Greg Taylor - 214-902-6710Operations Manager, Dick Corcoran - 214-902-6709Finance ServicesDirector of Finance Service, Don Burke - 214-902-6711Development Director, Jim Sullivan - 214-902-6708Marketing Director, Brandi Mantz - 214-902-6794Executive StaffScout Executive/CEO, Pat Currie - 214-902-6701Deputy Scout Executive, David Williams - 214-902-6712Clements Scout Ranch/Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp11217 FM 2970, Athens 75751Roy Cassel, Camp Ranger; Sam King, Asst. Ranger903-675-3781 phone903-677-3971 faxCircle Ten Council CampsCamp Wisdom/Billy Sowell Scout Camp6400 Redbird Lane, Dallas 75236VACANT, Camp Ranger; VACANT, Asst. Ranger972-298-3177 phone972-298-0145 faxConstantin/Jack D Furst Aquatics Base3003 Park Road 36, Graford 76449Shae Smith, Camp Ranger940-779-2131 phone940-779-2131 faxCamp James RayDavid Carson, Camp Ranger1931 Mill Creek Road, Pottsboro 75076903-786-2591 phone903-786-3943 fax

Memorials and TributesIn Memory of Charles D. MohrleJohn B. Danna, Jr.Haberman FamilyIn Memory of Stanley WilsonMike and Ann LiebJoann InterranteMurray and Betty WiseRandal and Julie SchoenstedtIn Memory of Stewart RogersKathy and Harlan CrowIn Memory of Donald Leon CookTami KnightMichael WendeGladys WendeIn Memory of Carlos CoronadoTeri PettyIn Memory of Richard DonaldsonEd Reese and Family

popcornIt is Poptober time again!This year the popcorn sale has a exciting NEW prize program including Hiking Backpacks and Android Tablets.Also, each Scout can receive a remote control helicopter! Does your unit want to take a trip to the USS Lexingtonor visit a high adventure base? What exciting adventures will you do this Scouting year? How can you pay for theentire year of SCOUTING? POPCORN can help you earn the money needed to pay for it all! Sign up your unittoday! Check out our NEW PRODUCT LINE & PRIZES! For more information about popcorn, visitwww.circle10.org/poptober!Our Popcorn Kickoff is this coming up on Saturday, September 7 at 9 am at six locations across the council! Donot delay with signing up TODAY!2013 Council Popcorn Kick-OffSeptember 79 a.m.Earn an extra 1% commission for attending this meeting!Location #1:Duck Creek, Northern Trail, Eastern Skies, East TrinityTrails, Tejas Caddo, Texas Skies, and Tonkawa DistrictsCinemark TheatreHollywood USA4040 S. Shiloh Road – GarlandLocation #2Eagle Trail, Iron Horse, Lone Star, Northern Lights, &Golden Arrow DistrictsCinemark TheatreTinseltown Plano3800 Dallas Parkway – PlanoLocation #3Blackland Prairie, Cimarron, Exploring, Five Trails,Learning for Life, Mountain Lake, Mustang, NorthStar, West Park, and Wisdom Trail DistrictsMurchison Scout CenterCircle Ten Council, Scout Office8605 Harry Hines Blvd. - DallasLocation #4Southern StarWaxahachie Scout Cabin (Next to the First ChristianChurch/School)1109 Brown Street; Waxahachie, TX 75165Location #5Texoma ValleyGrayson College/CWL: 6101 Grayson Drive. Denison,TX 75020Location #6Trinity WoodsTrinidad United Methodist Church, 411 McEntire Rd,Trinidad, TX 75163If you choose to attend one of the Kickoffs otherthan that for your district, please notify yourdistrict’s popcorn chairperson or your districtexecutive in advance.

CIRCLE TEN COUNCILPRESENTSPARENT AND PAL“PUMPKIN CHUNKIN”October 18-20, 2013Camp Wisdom, Billy Sowell Scout Camp, Dallas, Texas$60 per Scout and Parent (Includes Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday), Lunch (Saturday)and Dinner on Saturday Night)!Check-In Friday • Program and Activities Saturday • Check-Out SundayParent and Pal “Pumpkin Chunkin” is a Fun Filled weekend for both Parent and Scout. We’llhave paint ball range, BB guns, Archery, a rock throwing range, Pirate Ships, Fort, Campfires,C.O.P.E Activities and much much more!Registration is NOW open!!Go to www.circle10.camp-master.com orContact Harold Young at Harold.young@scouting.orgScout ADVENTURESLooking to add a little more to your museum visit? Let us set up a Scout Adventuresworkshop for your group.Workshops are taught by museum volunteers (if available), and run approximately 60minutes in length. Workshop activities encourage teamwork, and are designed for boysto complete hands-on activities that may count towards some advancement requirements.Boy Scout WorkshopsWebelos WorkshopsCub Scout WorkshopsTo make a reservation please call Joe Connole at 972-580-2476.

CIRCLE TEN COURSE SCHEDULEWood Badge 107 – Camp James RayCourse Director – Cody CriderDates: September 26-28 & October 17-19, 2013wb107.orgWood Badge 108 – Camp Wisdom/Bill SowellScout CampCourse Director – Brian BennettDates: January 24-26 & February 14-16, 2014WB108.orgWood Badge 109 – Camp James RayCourse Director – Staley CashDates: April 11-13 & April 25-27, 2014Website: TBDWood Badge 110 – Philmont - PTCCourse Director – Ernie CareyDates: August 18-23, 2014 – week long courseWebsite: TBDWood Badge 111 – Camp James RayCourse Director – Anna SturdivantDates: September 25-27 & October 16-18, 2014Website: TBDPlease mail the attached interest formto:Wood Badge TrainingCircle Ten Council, BSA8605 Harry Hines Blvd.Dallas, Texas 75235OrVisit us online at: www.circle10.orgunder training or activitiesWoodBadgefor the 21 st CenturyNameAddressCityEvening PhoneDay PhoneE-mail address(Circle one) Pack, Troop or Crew No.Adult Scouting positionZIPMailing address on next panel↑ ↑ ↑I want to participate in (check one):□ Wood Badge 107 □ Wood Badge 110□ Wood Badge 108 □ Wood Badge 111□ Wood Badge 109I have completed(Please check all that apply):□ This is Scouting or New leader Essentials□ Committee Challenge□ Cub Scout Leader Specific Training□ BALOO□ S M/ ASM Leader Specific Training□ Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills□ Powder Horn□ Trainer’s Edge

National Youth Leadership Training isan intense, 5½ day, outdoor leadershiptraining experience for youth troop, team,and crew leaders. The course goal is toprepare young men and women tobecome superior leaders in their troop,crew, district , council, and otherorganizations they belong to now, and inthe future.Participants learn to use current corporateleadership skills within the framework of theScout Oath and Scout Law. BSA Nationalcarefully developed the NYLT curriculumwith input from current corporate trainers,the United States Air Force Academy, andothers in the training community. Whenregional pilot courses of NYLT werecompleted, Wood Badge for the 21stCentury (advanced adult leadershiptraining), was aligned to the NYLT CourseSyllabus. Graduates of this programbecome senior leadership in their troop,team, crew as well as leaders in theirSchools, Churches, and Communities.The course is led and taught by some of thebest youth leaders in the Council; all ofwhom are graduates of the NYLT programand typically have staffed multiple courses.The adult advisors who assist the Youth Staffare Wood Badge-trained with extensiveexperience in training programs.Requirements for Boy Scout Participants• Minimum Age 13• Minimum First Class Rank• Completed Troop Leadership Training(formerly Junior Leader Training)• Hold a Troop level leadership position• Scoutmaster Approval• Parent PermissionRequirements for Venturing Participants• Crew membership• Completed Venturing Leadership SkillsCourse (VLSC)• Hold a Crew level leadership position• Advisor approval• Parent permissionRequirements for Youth Staff• Minimum Age 14• Minimum Life Rank or Crew Leadership• Graduated from NYLT or Golden Acorn• Hold a Unit level leadership position• Scoutmaster or Advisor approval• Council approval• Parent permission• Attend Trainer’s EDGERequirements for Adult Staff• Completed Wood Badge for the21 st Century or working ticket• Council approval• Attend Trainer’s EDGE• Course Director must attend a CourseDirector’s ConferenceTo sign up to attend, or to staff a course goto our website at:http://www.c10nylt.orgIf you have questions, please contactRon Wood - 2014 NYLT Directorcoursedirector@c10nylt.orgCircle Ten CoursesCircle Ten Council has adopted thenational training program for all youthleaders. The National Council has calledthe program a “youth trainingcontinuum,” to emphasize how all theparts of leadership training fit together.Our youth leaders deserve the besttraining program available.Across the nation, National YouthLeadership Training brings together in onedynamic course the youth leaders for BoyScout troops and Venturing crews andships.These youth leaders will benefit greatlyfrom the NYLT experience, as will theScouts they serve.

Where will the University be held?We are pleased to return to Southern Methodist University again this year. You may access the SMUinformation page here and the “Course Catalog” has additional campus information, parking andbuilding assignments.How do I register?The January 2014 session will be available for online pre-registration via CampMaster beginningOctober 2013. Pre-registration will close December 6, 2013. University of Scouting registration flyerswill be distributed at Roundtables and other District meetings beginning in October. The “CourseCatalog” contains instructions on how to access CampMaster and schedule classes.What’s included in my registration fee?In addition to a full day of fun, filled with interesting class sessions, handouts and fellowship with otherleaders, everyone will receive lunch, certificate via email and a commemorative 2014-edition patch.After the event, notes from many of the sessions will be available online.The early-bird fee is $30.00 which runs from open of registration until October 31, 2013. Regularpre-registration is $40.00 which is valid from November 1, 2013 until November 31, 2013. Twilightregistration is then $45.00 until the close of pre-registration on December 6, 2013. Late and Walkupregistration is $50.00. Save some money and register early! The fee remains the same whether you takeone class or a full day of classes!Are there any Prerequisites to attend?Generally no, although you should be a registered in the Boy Scouts of America. The Dean of eachCollege will specify any additional prerequisites in the “Course Catalog”.For those working towards a degree in the College of Commissioner Science you must download,complete and bring the following with you:1. http://www.c10univ.org/files/DCS_Award_Knot_Requirements_June_2008.doc2. http://www.c10univ.org/files/DCS_Knot_Tracking_Worksheet.xlsHow do I dress for the University of Scouting?The BSA field uniform appropriate for your Scouting program. Business casual is appropriate for nonuniformedleaders and parents. Venturing Scouts should wear their Crew uniform.I plan to staff or be an instructor, when do I register?All currently identified instructors and staff will be contacted directly and will be able to enroll at a reducedrate. Please be sure to register as soon as possible.What if I have questions, suggestions or comments?Please review the “Course Catalog” for full details. If you still have questions, suggestions or commentsplease contact the Circle Ten Council University of Scouting Chancellor, Ramsay Ellis, via email tochancellor@c10univ.org.

Amit Banerjee of Troop 51, sponsored by FirstUnited Methodist Church in Frisco, has been selectedas the council level winner for this award.Amit’s project was to publish the magazine PhilanthropyKids. Philanthropy Kids is a magazine thatpromotes and recognizes philanthropy in kids. Themagazine is dedicated to spreading awareness aboutphilanthropy among kids, educate them, encouragethem and celebrate their contributions to society.William T. Hornaday UnitA Hornaday unit certificate is awarded to a pack,troop, team, or crew of five or more Boy Scouts,Varsity Scouts, or Venturers for a unique, substantialconservation project. At least 60 percent of registeredunit members must participate. At least 60 percentof the registered unit members must participate inthe project. Scouts from Troop 11, sponsored byLiving for the Brand Cowboy Church, removedseveral species of invasive, non-native trees and shrubsalong the Dilsey Creek in Henderson County underthe advisement of Dr. Brian Baumgartner, biologyprofessor at Trinity Valley Community College.William T. Hornaday BadgeThe Hornaday badge is awarded, upon approval ofthe local council, to a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, orVenturer for outstanding service to conservation andenvironmental improvement. Applicants meeting allrequirements receive a certificate and the WilliamT. Hornaday badge. Brian Ferguson of Troop 524,sponsored by Ovilla United Methodist Church, hascompleted the requirements by earning the appropriatemerit badges and has planned, lead and carried out anapproved conservation project. His project repairedthe damage caused by erosion at the Windmill HillPreserve in DeSoto.Eagle Project of the Year AwardThe National Eagle Scout Association has establishedthe Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National EagleScout Service Project of the Year Award to recognizevaluable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout toa religious institution, a school, community, or otherentity. The award recognizes the Scout for his EagleScout leadership service project, which is part of therequirements for earning the Eagle Scout Award.Medal of MeritThe Medal of Merit may be awarded to a youthmember or adult leader who has performed someoutstanding act of service of a rare or exceptionalcharacter that reflects an uncommon degree of concernfor the well-being of others. Holden McDermott, anEagle Scout from Troop 707 sponsored by DallasElks Lodge 71, woke up in the night and smelledsmoke. He went outside and noticed a neighbor’shouse on fire and immediately went back home andcalled 911. His quick actions helped prevent thesituation from becoming more serious.Honor MedalThe Honor Medal may be awarded to a youth memberor adult leader who has demonstrated unusualheroism and skill in saving or attempting to save alife at considerable risk to self. Wayne Hendricks isa Venture Scout from Crew 425 sponsored by theBSA National Council. On July 27, 2012, Wayne wasat a campout and noticed a young boy was strugglingin a swimming area in a creek. Wayne jumped in andgrabbed the boy and towed him to shore. He turnedthe boy on his side while he coughed up water andstayed with him until he was better and his family wasat his side.“Green Bar” Bill Harcourt ScholarshipAwardsOne of our Circle Ten Scouts and Mikanakawa Lodgearrowman received one of the sixteen “Green Bar” BillHarcourt Scholarship awards to serve on the NationalJamboree Order of the Arrow Staff. Dylan Chan, thechapter chief for Hotowa’e (Northern Lights District)was recognized at the Jamboree by the National OAChairman, Ray Capp; along with the granddaughter ofLord Robert Baden-Powell, Gill Clay.

SERVICE PROJECTOPPORTUNTITIESFifty years ago one of the most tragic incidents inAmerican history happened right here in Dallas,Texas. This November, on the 50th anniversaryof the assassination of President John FitzgeraldKennedy, the world will shift its gaze and look toDallas. The hope of #JFKDAY is that the world willsee a city living out the legacy of a man who calledthis great nation to serve their communities whenhe said, “ask not what your country can do for you,ask what you can do for your country.”The #JFKDAY campaign: [Run, Serve, Remember]brings together, under a united front, a series oftwo events: a 5K run and a Day of Service. Citizensof North Texas will run in their community, servethose in need in their community and rememberthe legacy of the man who originally called themto action. On November 23rd, 2013, the Day ofService, thousands of volunteers will participate incommunity service projects at over 50 cites acrossDallas County.Scouts are invited to assist with the 5K run and thecouncil-adopted For the Love of the Lake serviceproject, or any other project, on the Day of Service.Texas Discovery Gardens is requesting the help of2013/2014 Eagle Scout candidates to make six to tennew wood picnic tables and benches. We would like tohave recycled materials used if possible. We are the firstpublic garden in the state of Texas to be 100% organic,and we want our outdoor seating to reflect our values. Ifany Scouts are interested in this project they can contact:Jennifer Hoffman, Outreach Manager(214) 428-7476 ex. 240, orEmail- JHoffman@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.Visit www.jfkday.com to sign up today.Stay tuned for updates.

SERVICE PROJECTSUCCESSBlackland Prairie District workedwith the American Red Crossto host their Inaugural Moneyand Blood Drive - In Tribute toWest, Texas and Texas-OklahomaTornado Victims!It was a a fitting tribute to FirstResponders of West, Texas andTexas-Oklahoma tornado victims.Many thanks to all who worked,posted, emailed and tweeted tospread the word. And a specialthanks to new Eagle Scout AndrewWinnenberg and soon-to-be-EagleScout Austin Capps for setting theexample for Scouts! A great day ofcommunity service for all.

CIMARRON DISTRICTServing Seagoville & South DallasNO ARTICLE SUBMITTEDMUSTANG DISTRICTServing Wilmer, Hutchins, & DallasNO ARTICLE SUBMITTEDWEST PARK DISTRICTServing Highland Park, University Park, & Central DallasNO ARTICLE SUBMITTEDWISDOM TRAIL DISTRICTServing Duncanville, DeSoto, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, & South DallasNO ARTICLE SUBMITTED

BLACKLAND PRAIRIE DISTRICTServing Addison & North DallasSeptember3 District Committee Meeting, 7 PM, St. Monica’s Church, 9933 Midway Rd5 Commissioner Meeting, 7 PM, St. Monica’s Church, 9933 Midway Rd12 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7 PM, Parish Episcopal, 4101 Sigma Road12 Order of the Arrow, 7 PM, Parish Episcopal, 4101 Sigma Road28 Super Training day, 8 AM – 5 PM, Northwest Bible ChurchOctober3 Commissioner Meeting, 7 PM, St. Monica’s Church, 9933 Midway Rd8 District Committee Meeting, 7 PM, St. Monica’s Church, 9933 Midway Rd10 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7 PM, Parish Episcopal, 4101 Sigma Road10 Order of the Arrow, 7 PM, Parish Episcopal, 4101 Sigma Road11-13 Cub-A-Palooza, Cub World at Camp Wisdom/Billy Sowell Scout Camp18-20 OWL/IOLS Training, Camp Wisdom/Billy Sowell Scout CampDon’t forget to like us on Facebook & Twitter!! We are very active on social media and sometimes, this is the bestway to get free information fast!!Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecoolestScoutingstuffTwitter: @blcklandprairie

EASTERN SKIES DISTRICTServing Mesquite & SunnyvaleSeptember5 Key Three Meeting (Location TBA)5 District Committee Meeting (LDS Church, 2801 Skyline Dr.)5 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable (LDS Church, 2801 Skyline Dr.)5 Order of the Arrow (LDS Church, 2801 Skyline Dr.)9 District Commissioners Meeting (Our Savior Lutheran Church, 411 North Town East Blvd.)28 Cub/Scouts Fun DaySave the Date – September 28, 2013Cub/Scouts Fun DayLocation TBAJoin Scouting All Year RoundHave your Scouter to think of friends who would beinterested in joining Scouting. Talk with their parentsabout the idea of joining Scouting. Then invite thefamily to a meeting or event. Please contact OpheliaPhillips @ ophelia.phillips@Scouting.org or214-902-6728.BEAT the HEAT!!!!!Drink plenty of water and juicesEat plenty of fruit-strawberries, peaches, grapes, watermelon,cantaloupe, salads, etc.Eat light-small meals instead of heavier for breakfast,lunches and dinner.Pack 107-Beat the Heat this summer!Scouts were able to attend the Science Fair, cool downat the Hawaii Fall, planted a garden at local apartmentcomplex, and attended the Twilight Camp and FitnessBook camp. The parents would like to send a specialthanks to the council and their leader MarcellusAustin.Pack 1115-Webelos Camp! Beat the Heat thissummer. We had a wonderful time at Webelos Camp.We can’t wait to next summer.I never seen the boys so excited, Lisa AdairYouth ProtectionPlease remember to take Youth Protection Training,log on to www.MyScouting.org and go to My Training.There you should find the “Youth Protection Training”link. It takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes tocomplete online. If your member ID is linked to yourMyScouting name, the YPT records will show up in thesystem. We suggest that you print out your certificateand either fax or bring it in to the Allen or Dallasoffice.Present the Flag-OpportunitiesMr. Greg Noschese offers the opportunity for Scouts topresent the flag at the Mesquite City Council Meetingon the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month @ 3pmlocated at 707 Galloway at the Municipal Building.Please contact Mr. Noschese at gnoschese@munsch.com or contact Ophelia Phillips atOphelia.Phillips@Scouting.org to put your unit on theagenda. Please provide the contact information.If you’re looking for new activities for the Scouts -Special Promotions are online.Twilight Camp 2013- Wonderful time in the Land ofRorie Galloway Mesquite Park as Eastern Skies kicksoff the “Centennial Round-Up” Twilight CampThank you for attending Eastern Skies 2013“Centennial Round-Up” Twilight Camp. We had anawesome week at camp with a DAILY record of 124campers and volunteers each day.

EASTERN SKIES DISTRICT cont.Monday, we kicked off camp with Finger Printing anda special appearance by Boys’ Life very own “PEDRO”.Tuesday, we all made it back and were entertainedby “Medieval Times” during our dinner; by the waycampers, Pedro is doing well and survived the swordfight.Thank you for your support for the past 5 years. I haveenjoyed working with each and every one of you. I willhave continued and lasting memories of everyone.Wendi HannaProgram 2009 - 2012Director 2013Wednesday, we were honored by a terrific performanceby MISD finest “Mighty Maroon” Drum-line. Suredoes take you back to the good old football days.Thursday, was the hottest day yet, so we all were cooledoff by Mesquite Fire Department Engine # 7. Wow,those water hoses and water cannons reached a longway.Friday, was Family Night for all. We all kicked backand enjoyed a LIVE Performance by a young countrysinger, Miss Erin Kinsey.This year with your support and donations, thecampers brought in over 500 lbs. of food, which wastaken directly to Mesquite Social Services. This wassuch a big success; we will have the TNT Barrel out atcamp next year.We would like to say Thank You to all the volunteersfor their countless volunteered hours which madeyour camp such a success this year. Thank you toGreg Noschese, Rorie-Galloway Park and MesquiteRestaurant Supply for their continued support toEastern Skies.Help me welcome your new Directors for 2014Dalinda Montes Camp DirectorJim AllenProgram DirectorCheryl Blanchard Assistant Program DirectorAdvancementsLeaders please make sure that all Advancementsare entered online. If the child name is not on theAdvancement roster than the Scouter is not registered.If you have already registered the Scouts, please emailme a copy of the unit application and make sure as aleader you sign your name.Fall TrainingSept. 21, 2013, Time 9:00 amLocation: The Crossing Baptist Church,1060 Clay Mathis Church, 75181New Leaders SpecificCub Scout Leader SpecificBoy Scout Leader SpecificVenture Leader SpecificOctober 7, 2013, Time 9:00 amLocation: The Crossing Baptist Church,1060 Clay Mathis Church, 75181BALOO/OWLPlease make sure your units send information to behighlighted in the newsletter.Thanks for supporting Scouting!Ophelia Phillips, District ExecutiveOphelia.Phillips@Scouting.org 214-902-6727.Working Together for the Success of our Scouts!

NORTHERN TRAIL DISTRICTServing Richardson & Northeastern DallasNO ARTICLE SUBMITTEDTEJAS CADDO DISTRICTServing East DallasNO ARTICLE SUBMITTED

DUCK CREEK DISTRICTServing Garland, Sachse, & RowlettSeptember2 Labor Day3 District Commissioner and Committee Mtg., First United Methodist, 7 pm5 District Roundtable, First Christian Church, 7:30 pm7 Popcorn Kickoff, 9 am, 1 Kickoff per Service Area7 Show and Sell Orders due to Circle Ten for participating units7 Popcorn Sales Begin7-14 Popcorn Blitz Begins21 Show and Sell Pickup21 BALOO Training28 Cub Fun Day, Pecan Grove Park, Rowlett, TXOctober1 District Commissioner and Committee Mtg., First United Methodist, 7 pm3 District Roundtable, First Christian Church, 7:30 pm26 Training- Spanish- This is Scouting, Leaders Specific TrainingPopcorn SalesPopcorn Sales in Duck Creek is gearing up for a greatseason of sales, please contact Ed Markwardtwww.allaccessdjdfw.com if you have any questions.School Night for ScoutingPlease call or email Adrian Rivas for coordination ofwhat night you want the council coordinated SchoolNight for Scouting to be for your unit. First call, firstserved!! My phone number is 214-551-2682 or emailme at adrian.rivas@Scouting.orgCub Fun DayGet ready for a blast at Pecan Grove Park in Rowlett inlate September. Contact Ginger Acosta at469-556-8931 to get your new Cubs to this great event.TrainingGet all your new recruited volunteers to training thismonth and in October. Contact Lynn Gibson at214-704-1910.

EAST TRINITY TRAILS DISTRICTServing Rockwall CountySeptember3 District Committee Mtg, 7PM Community Bank5 Roundtables, 7:30 PM Rockwall FUMC10 Commissioner’s Mtg, 7PM Rockwall Rotary Club12 OA Meeting, 7:30 PM Rockwall FUMC21 Leader Specific Training, 8AM Rockwall FUMCSchool Night For ScoutingThe start of school is our best opportunity to recruitmore boys into the greatest program in America: TheBoy Scouts! What do you need to know about SchoolNight For Scouting? You should be on the look-out forwhen your Pack or Troop will be conduct recruitmentat their school. Please checkwww.easttrinitytrailsdistrict.org for updates.PopcornIf you haven’t signed up for popcorn, then you aremissing out on a great fundraiser for your unit!Circle Ten Council’s Annual Popcorn sale is a greatfundraiser for the units and the council. In the pastwe’ve had units raise as much as $20,000 for theirmeetings and activities. That’s $20,000 that went intotheir account! So, if your unit hasn’t signed up to sell,then give it a shot. You can sign your unit up atwww.circle10.org.District LeadershipHave you ever wondered what volunteer opportunitiesare available outside of a pack or troop? There aremore than you may realize. In order to providethe Scouting program it takes a dedicated group ofvolunteers outside of the units to make sure thatour district operates. Do you have an interest inrecruiting youth? Do you enjoy fundraising? Doyou have a passion for activities? Would you like theopportunity to mentor unit leaders? Then the DistrictCommittee or District Commissioner Staff is the placefor you! If you have an interest in helping with theDistrict Committee, then please contact Joel Johnsonat jjohnson@culpeppersteakhouse.com. If you areinterested in serving on the District Commissioner’sstaff, then please contact Kresha Alvarado atkalv@sbcglobal.net.TrainingA trained leader is key to a top notch program! Ourboys deserve for every leader to be trained andwe want to offer you that opportunity. We will beconducting all essential trainings this fall and we wantyou to attend. For more information about upcomingtrainings, please visit www.easttrinitytrailsdistrict.org.

GOLDEN ARROW DISTRICTServing Plano & North DallasSeptember2 Labor Day Holiday3 Key 3 Meeting7 Popcorn Kickoff10 District Committee Meeting 1st UMC 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy 7PM12 BS/CS Roundtable/ OA Meeting - LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 7:30pm14 Cub Scout Recruitment Fair – Heritage Farmstead Museum19 ‘2014’ Day Camp Meeting – Dallas Office, 7PM21 Popcorn Show N Sell Order Pick Up – Shipper’s Warehouse, Garland24 Marketing Committee Meeting 7:00 PM; Dallas Office24 Membership Committee Meeting 7:00 PM; Dallas Office26 Meet The Troop Night - LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 7PM28 Leader Specific TrainingOctober Blitz Month1 Key 3 Meeting4-6 Webelos Woods – Camp James Ray6 Circle 10 Outdoor Extravaganza – Prince of Peace, Carrollton 2PM8 District Committee Meeting 1st UMC 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy 7PM10 Cub Scout Leader Specifics – LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 6:4510 District Commissioner Meeting – LDS Church 2700 RoundrockTrail, 6:3010 BS/CS Roundtable/ OA Meeting - LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 7:30pm12 Tiger Roar Event – LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 1PM – 3PM12 BALOO Training – Bent Tree Tennis Club 18018 Voss Road, Dallas, 9AM15 SM/ASM Leader Specific Training – Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scout Center, 6:3022 SM/ASM Leader Specific Training – Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scout Center, 6:3025 Popcorn Sale Ends25-27 District Cuboree – Camp WisdomNovember1-3 IOLS – Camp James Ray2-3 Oakleaf Training – Camp James Ray5 Key 3 Meeting9 Big D Fleur-De-Lis Project – Fair Park, Dallas12 District Annual Business/Committee Meeting 1st UMC 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy 7PM14 Circle 10 Sporting Clays Event – Elm Fork, 9AM14 District Commissioner Meeting – LDS Church 2700 RoundrockTrail, 6:3014 BS/CS Roundtable/ OA Meeting - LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 7:30pm16 Popcorn Pick Up – 3001 Technology Drive, Plano28 Thanksgiving Holiday

TEXAS SKIES DISTRICTServing Kaufman & Van Zandt CountiesSEPTEMBER2 Labor Day – Offices Closed6-8 OA Fall Fellowship7 Popcown KickoffBlitz WeekShow & Sell Orders Due12 Commissioner’s Meeting 6:30pm, Canton First United Methodist ChurchRoundtable 7:30pm, Canton First United Methodist Church21 Popcorn Show & Sell Orders Pick-up24 OA Lodge Executive Committee25 District Family FOS Chair OrientationOCTOBER10 Commissioner’s Meeting 6:30pm, Canton First United Methodist ChurchRoundtable 7:30pm, Canton First United Methodist Church11 OA Induction Weekend17 Day Camp Committee18 Parent & Pal22 OA Lodge Executive Committee25 Popcorn Orders Due25-27 Fall CamporeeMock School Recruitment Night & Roundtable SummaryThank you to all those that were present and participated atour Mock School Recruitment Night and Roundtable! Mr.Greg Balog gave very informative presentation and previewof what will be happening at our School RecruitmentNights.As soon as I am able to set the dates with schools and principalsfor rallies and recruitment nights, I will be calling andemailing all unit leaders as well as posting a calendar on ourTexas Skies website so we are prepared and ready to go!The Texas Skies District is dedicated in offering a qualityScouting program to as many youth as possible…and weneed your help! Please expect a call from Ken and/orMarjorie as they work with your local schools on gettingdates set, boy rallies confirmed and fliers produced for asuccessful fall recruitment. We look forward to workingwith your Scout unit on the best fall recruitment ever!Tiger RoarThank you to the parents andvolunteers who participated inTexas Skies’ first ever Tiger Roarby Pack 378!Information for Texas SkiesCamporeeTexas Skies Camporee will beOctober 25-27, 2013, with thelocation still being finalized. PerJetawn Spivey, we would like tomake sure that the unit leaders,district committee and commissioners are all involvedin the execution of the camporee to give us the bestopportunity to accomplish something as a district.CONGRATULATIONS to Samantha Bradbury ofWoodbadge 104 who had her beading ceremony presentedby Kathy Kreznik and Cecilia Stevens.

TONKAWA DISTRICTServing Hunt & Rains CountiesSept 3 2013 7pm District CommSept 12 2013 7pm District CommissionerSept 12 2013 7pm District RoundtableOct 1 2013 7pm District CommOct 3 2013 7pm District CommissionerOct 3 2013 7pm District RoundtableNov 5 2013 7pm District CommNov 5 2013 7pm Annual. Business meetingNov 14 2013 7pm District CommissionerNov 14 2013 7pm District RoundtableDistrict Committee. We are in need of new andvibrant Scouters who want to work on the DistrictCommittee. If you have Scouting experience andwould like to share in the fun and exciting world ofScouting at the District Level, please contact Gordon atRoundtable for more information.Roundtable, please remember that Program Previewwill be our May Roundtable. Thanks to all those whomake it a great success. Please have a representativethere to receive your materials.School Night for Scouting- Thank you to all thosewho help out in school night. Please share our thanksto the principals who allowed us into the school.Popcorn- Popcorn is here. Let go out and sell, in orderto have a better program for those Scouts. You aremaking the difference. This year sale we have new andexciting prizes. Please go to Circle Ten Website to findout all the new change.Training- Leaders please plan now to schedule yournew leaders training. We want every new leader tobe trained by the end of October. This will insure aexciting and quality program for your boys.Cub Fun Day October 5, 2013- Salem Kiser church.Please make plans to join us for BB gun and Bow andArrows. This is a great first outing for your new Scouts.Please also invite your parents to come share in thefun. We will have crafts and a lot of fun. Look forwardto seeing all of you there. Also for you Tiger Cub,come the night before and enjoy a night of Scouting.See you there.Roundtable-Please join us for a fun and excitingRoundtable. We meet the Second Thursday of eachmonth at the LDS church in Greenville Texas. We hopethat you can come and share the fun.

EAGLE TRAIL DISTRICTServing AllenSeptember3 District Commissioner’s Staff Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX12 Roundtable, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX14 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), 8:00 am, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen14 Outdoor Webelos Leader Training (OWL), 1:00 pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen17 District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX20-22 Webelos Outdoor Weekend (WOW), Camp James Ray28 Leader Specific Training, 8:00 am, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TXOctober1 District Commissioner’s Staff Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX3 Recharter Clinic – December Units, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX10 Roundtable, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX11-12 Tiger Lock In, First United Methodist Church of Allen15 District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX25-27 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS), Camp Wisdom26 Cub Event (CUBE), Location TBANovember2 Oak Leaf Training, Lakeland Park5 District Commissioner’s Staff Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX12 Annual Business Meeting, 7:00pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX12 District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX14 Roundtable, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX14 Recharter Turn-In for December Units, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TXBasic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) – September 14th, 2013; 8-12pmOutdoor Webelos Leader Training (OWL) –September 14th, 2013; 1-5pmThese two outdoor leader trainings are designed toenhance a pack’s outdoor program. If a pack goes onan overnight camping trip, the Guide to Safe Scoutingdictates that they must have a BALOO trained leaderin attendance.While OWL is not a required training, it is a trainingthat can truly give you a better program at the packlevel. Take advantage of the day and take both of thesetrainings to give your boys an adventure that they willremember! Registration will be online soon atwww.eagletraildistrict.org!Webelos Outdoor Weekend – September 20th, 2013Come and spend the weekend with more than 400other Scouts and Scouter’s from all over CollinCounty, who are part of The Eagle Trail District. The2013 Webelos Woods adventure will begin at 5:00PM, Friday, Sept. 20th at Camp James Ray ScoutReservation. We will have tons of fun; experiencingthe joys of camping, cooking, campfire, religiousservices, camp-wide activities, rockets, hikes andexploration of the great outdoors!Registration will be online soon atwww.circle10.camp-master.com!Leader Specific Training – September 28th, 2013“Every boy deserves a trained leader!” This mantra isheard throughout Scouting, and for good reason. TheScouting program is a fantastic movement that hasthe potential to give boys an experience of a lifetime.

EAGLE TRAIL DISTRICT cont.BUT, sometimes, some of our leaders are new to theprogram and don’t know how to administer the FUN!Join us at Leader Specific Training at the end ofSeptember to learn more about your program andwhat your boy(s) could be doing! Registration will beonline soon at www.eagletraildistrict.org!Tiger Lock-In – October 11th, 2013Welcome to Scouting. Here is a chance for you to joinin the fun for a sleep over with your parents. Don’tworry if you don’t have a tent. You only need your airmattress or sleeping bag since we are sleeping in-doors.volunteer to do. The activities include archery and aBB gun range and CUBE is one of the few Scout eventswhere the boys can do these range activities. We alsohave the Order of The Arrow (The Boy Scout honorsociety) providing concessions, chips and drinks as oneof their service projects and fundraisers is CUBE.When is CUBE? The event runs morning andafternoon on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 until2:00. You are welcome to come and participatewhenever you would like. The lines for BB’s andarchery can get long at times, so plan accordingly(early arrival generally means shorter lines…)We will have activities, crafts, shows, food and lots ofFUN!Sign up here: circle10.camp-master.com/events/ET_TigerLockIn_2013Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills – October25th, 2013This course is a weekend training course that is meantto prepare any Boy Scout, Varsity Scout or VentureScout Leader to create, manage or support a fun andexciting outdoor program while providing a safeatmosphere. This training is taught by an elite groupof trainers who are passionate about the program,camping, and everything that Scouting has to offer.This course is considered one of the few that is required*for a leader to be considered officially trainedby BSA standards. Come join the fun!Registration will be open in September on the EagleTrail website: www.eagletraildistrict.org.Cub Event (CUBE) – October 26th, 2013What is CUBE? CUBE (the Cub Experience) is a day ofactivities for Cub Scouts and their siblings and family.These activities are hosted by the Cub Scout packsin Eagle Trail District and run the gamut from knottying and tug of war to building a mini catapult. Theactivities change each year based on what the packsRegistration? Scouts and their siblings will need toregister online. (Link to the registration will be on theEagle Trail website). Siblings are welcome to attendand will take part in all of the crafts and activities(excluding BB’s and archery).Cost? The fees for the event are early bird $10 for eachScout, $5 for each sibling and $15 the day of the event.CUBE is a volunteer run event, and we request thateach Cub Scout pack help us to create or run activitiesfor the boys to do during the day. Let me repeat – thisevent is only as fun as all the packs help to make it. Iwill be in touch with pack leaders to coordinate thesevolunteers and activities soon.A specially designed patch will be distributed at checkin on the day of the event.If you have any questions, please contact one of theevents Chair people:Theresa McCaslin theresa.mccaslin@pepsico.com214-534-3752Diane Ewing diane.ewing@hp.com 972-841-4575Look for registration information at DistrictRoundtables, circle10.camp-master.com, andwww.eagletraildistrict.org. The Early Bird registrationcut-off date is Friday, October 18th.

IRON HORSE DISTRICTServing Frisco, Prosper and CelinaNO ARTICLE SUBMITTEDLONE STAR DISTRICTServing McKinney, Anna, Farmersville, Melissa, Princeton, & Blue RidgeSeptember3 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm, Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scouting Center5 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm, 2801 El Dorado Pkwy5 Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting, 7:30 pm, 2801 El Dorado Pkwy10 NO Commissioner Meeting14 BALOO/OWL, LDS Pavilion, 1020 N. Lake Forest Dr. (by Boyd HS)14 The Great Scout doors, 11 am – 4 pm, 6625 Mediterranean Dr., McKinney, TXOctober1 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm, Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scouting Center3 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:30 pm, 2801 El Dorado Pkwy3 Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting, 7:30 pm, 2801 El Dorado Pkwy8 Commissioner Meeting, 7:30 pm, 2801 El Dorado, McKinney, TX8-10 Leader Specific Trainings, 6:30-10 pm, 2801 El Dorado Pkwy19 CUBE, 9-3 pm, Chambersville Tree Farm, 7032 CR 971, McKinney, TX19 Tiger Fun Day, TBA25-27 Webelos Outdoor Weekend, Camp James Ray, Pottsboro TXUpcoming EventsThe Lone Star District is proud to bring the GreatScout doors to McKinney on Saturday, September14th. We’ll be outside for a day of Scouting fun! Whatis it? Think of a Tiger Fun Day, but for Boy Scouts!We’ll have a climbing wall, an archery range, “AreYou Tougher than a Boy Scout?” competitions, andmuch more! All this will be brought by the Lone StarDistrict/Circle Ten Council and many outstandingcommunity partners. See the Facebook below for moreinformation and we’ll see you there!TrainingBALOO/OWL will be Saturday September 14th,from 8-6 pm at the LDS Pavilion off Lake Forest inMcKinney (By Boyd HS). If you’re a new leader withinyour Cub Scout Pack come and take our BALOOcourse! This will have you trained to go out on CubScout overnight camping trips.https://www.facebook.com/events/554625234597324/

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRICTServing PlanoSeptember5 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scouting Center12 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 PM, TBD12 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:30 PM, TBD12 Order of the Arrow, 7:30 PM, TBDOctober3 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scouting Center10 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 PM, TBD10 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:30 PM, TBD10 Order of the Arrow, 7:30 PM, TBDNovember7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scouting Center14 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30 PM, TBD14 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable, 7:30 PM, TBD14 Order of the Arrow, 7:30 PM, TBDSchool Night for ScoutingIt’s that time of year again! Please send your SeptemberPack Meeting dates to David Banowskydavid.banowsky@Scouting.org.Popcorn!Popcorn Kickoff will be September 7!Sign up for popcorn TODAY! It’s nottoo late! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19m0FPXOsRkQuKS9vwP1Wt9CB4NDCC_j1fTBy9EpojRo/viewformWebelos WoodsWebelos Woods will be held from September 13-15 at Beautiful Camp James Ray. It is open to allWebelos so that they can begin to look for the righttroop to continue their Scouting journey. For moreinformation, visithttp://northernlightsbsa.org/cmty_activities.php.Cub-o-reeEven though Cub-o-ree isn’t until October, it is nevertoo early to start putting it in your packs calendar andsign up!For more information, visithttp://northernlightsbsa.org/cmty_activities.php.Yahoo GroupAre you a member of the Northern Lights DistrictYahoo Group? If not, you don’t know what you’remissing! Please join the Northern Lights Yahoo Groupby following the instructions on the left hand side ofthe Northern Lights website.http://www.northernlightsbsa.org/TEXOMA VALLEY DISTRICTServing Grayson & Bryan CountiesNO ARTICLE SUBMITTED

FIVE TRAILS DISTRICTServing Irving & CoppellSeptember13 Cub Scout Leader Roundtable, Plymouth Park UMC, 7:00 pm21 District Merit Badge College, Coppell Bible Fellowship, 8:30 amOctober3 District Committee Meeting7 Boy Scout Leader/Venturing Leader Roundtable7 Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting10 District Commissioner’s Staff Meeting12 Cub Scout Leader Position Specific Training14 Cub Scout Leader Roundtable26 Historic Trail Hike28 Fall Membership Ring OutPopcornIt is the best way to fund your unit’s Scouting Programfor the year. The Popcorn Kickoff for Five TrailsDistrict will be on Saturday, September 7 at 9:00 am atthe Circle Ten Council Office. Please remember thatthe Show & Sell Orders are due at that time.For further information, please contact Mary Creason,District popcorn Kernel at(214) 450-4881 or mcremailz@aol.comRoundtableRoundtable is the best way to keep up with all theexciting things that are scheduled for the upcomingyear in Circle Ten Council and Five Trails District.Roundtable is also a monthly program training thatequips you to deliver the best possible program tothe youth in your unit. All leaders in Cub Scouts,Boy Scouts and Venturing are encouraged to attendmonthly. To get things started off right for this year’sprogram, the first Boy Scout and Venturing LeaderRoundtable is scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2013at 7:30 pm at the Plymouth Park United MethodistChurch in Irving. The first Cub Scout LeaderRoundtable is scheduled for Monday, September 13,2013 at 7:00 pm at Plymouth Park United MethodistChurch in Irving. We look forward to seeing you allthere!!!District Merit Badge CollegeThe District Merit Badge College is scheduled forSaturday, September 21. For full details, please visitthe district website at www.fivetrails.org. If you areinterested in teaching a Merit Badge Class, pleasecontact Gary L. Garza at (214) 902-6747.District Fall Indoor Training DayThe District will conduct the newly revised Cub ScoutLeader Specific Training on October 12 at PlymouthPark United Methodist Church (PPUMC) in Irving.Registration will begin at 8:00 am. If you have youruniform, please wear it and be ready for a fun morning!!Download a registration form from the district websiteat www.fivetrails.orgFor further information, please contact ShannonRoberts at (972) 315-5338.Cub Scout Family Historic Trail HikeThis year’s Cub Scout Family Historic Trail Hike isscheduled for Saturday, October 26. This has beena great Cub Adventure for many years!! Pleaseremember that Unit Registration Deadline is at CubScout Leader Roundtable on Monday, October 14 at7:00 pm. For further information, please contact PamPeveto, District Activities Chairman, at(972) 986-6516.

MOUNTAIN LAKE DISTRICTServing Grand PrairieSEPTEMBER5 District Committee Meeting – Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce – 7PM12 District Roundtable Meeting – Grand Prairie Family Church – 7PM21 Cub Fun Day – Camp Wisdom/Billy Sowell Scout Camp21 Flight of the Monarch Community Event – 10AM – 2PM – Central Park Grand Prairie, TXSCHOOL NIGHTAs many of you know the fall is fast approaching!We are very excited to have a strong recruitmentseason. The Cub Scout, Boy Scouting, Venturing,and Exploring programs are growing strong in theMountain Lake District!TRAININGHave you done your online training lately? Or do youjust need a refresher course? Be sure to check out www.myScouting.org!! Just login, or create a profile if youdon’t have one, and train away!! The Youth Protectionis due every 2 years. We as a district need to ensureour Scouts have trained leaders guiding them. EveryScout deserves a trained leader! Contact Jim Brattonat jim_bratton30@hotmail.com to schedule a Face toFace training for YPT.OA MEETINGAre you in the Order of the Arrow? Make sure youare in attendance for the next OA meeting to find out!Contact your OA Advisor, Alan Larson atoahitman@yahoo.com, for meeting information.ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETINGJust a reminder of the Annual Business meeting onNovember 7, 2013 at 7PM (Grand Prairie Chamberof Commerce, 900 Conover Drive Grand Prairie,TX). Please submit all nominations in writing to theNominating Chair, Glenn Hill before October 24,2013. Please send to the address below:Murchison Scouting Service CenterATTN: Mountain Lake District, Glenn Hill8605 Harry Hines Blvd.Dallas, TX 75235

NORTH STAR DISTRICTServing Carrollton, Lewisville, The Colony, NW Dallas, & IrvingDear Scouter,As the Scout year ramps back up, welcome back. Wehope you all had a good summer, and had lots ofwonderful Scouting activities. We look forward tohearing your stories about summer camps, the BoyScout National Jamboree in West Virginia, and otherexciting adventures you and your unit took part inover the summer. Remember this year is combiningthe Boy Scout and Cub Scout roundtables, and theywill be held on the second Thursday of the monthat the Carrollton Stake LDS center. Come join yourfellow Scouters and get lots of new ideas for your unit’sprogram.CUBE:Scouters, we are calling all Tigers, Wolves, Bears andWEBELOS to attend North Star CUBE 2013 (CUBEAhoy!) It will be taking place September 28th and29th, 2013, Farmers Branch Historical Park. Enjoycrafts, games, cooking, BB shooting and archery.Activities will begin at the start of each session and willbe conducted as a “round robin”. There will be threesessions for CUBE to allow you to schedule the timemost convenient for you and your Cub Scout. Checkout the CUBE page on the district website for detailson cost, to download the paper registration form,or for the online links to register and pay for yourselected session.School Night for Scouting:Howdy all, it’s not too early to start thinking SchoolNight for Scouting! Please make sure your contactinformation is current, and you have a SNFScoordinator - please make sure we know! And takea look at the BeAScout.org website and make sureyour troop or pack information is correct! And havea wonderful summer! Your Membership team andDistrict Executive will be calling you within the weekto let you know the dates principals selected for yourSchool Night.Popcorn Sales:Also, if you have not already done so, please go onlineand register your unit for this year’s popcorn sale bygoing to Circle Ten’s Popcorn webpage. This is a greatfundraiser for your unit and we have some excitingnew products and a new prize program for this year’ssale. You need to register to make sure you receive allthe information/dates for the sale.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact theNorth Star District Popcorn Kernel Steve LuttrellFall 2013 Scout & Scouter Training Opportunities:How often have we heard that every Scout deserves atrained leader? And how many times have you beenencouraged to get your leaders trained? North StarDistrict has many training opportunities planned forthe fall. Training for both Scouters and Scouts areplanned for the months of October and November.In October the Scouter training sessions are SuperTraining Day; this is the basic introductory training forall levels of adult leaders in all types of units. Followingthat is BALOO for Cub Scout leaders wishing to taketheir unit on an overnight camping trip, OWL forWebelos Scout leaders to understand the BSA outdoorprogram. IOLS is a more in depth BSA campingprogram for adult leaders to understand the patrolmethod used by Boy Scouts and experience what theboys will be learning while camping with your troop.In November we have the first district/council levelboy leadership training beyond the troop level - OakLeaf. This training is ideal for those Scouts who areabout to take on a leadership role or have just takenon their first leadership role in the troop, or olderScouts in need of additional leadership training. Pleasecontact North Stars training chair (Brad Pense) withany questions, bpense@tx.rr.com.

NORTH STAR DISTRICT cont.Annual Business Meeting:North Star will be holding its annual business meeting November 5th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be heldat First Christian Church. Ron Hansen will be serving as this year’s nominating chair and is requesting allnominations be submitted no later than October 18th. If you have any nominations that you would like includedin the Nominating Committee’s report, please submit your recommendation in writing to.John D. Murchison Scout OfficeATTN: North Star District, Ron Hanson8605 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75235SOUTHERN STAR DISTRICTServing Ellis CountySeptember5 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm, 2418 Brown St., Waxahachie28 BALOO Training, Camp Wisdom/Billy Sowell Scout CampOctober3 District Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm, 2418 Brown St., Waxahachie10 District Roundtable, 7:00 pm, 2418 Brown St., Waxahachie18-20 Fall Camporee/Webelos Woods, Clements Scout Ranch/Trevor Rees-Jones Scout CampRoundtable ThemesCub Scouts: Membership/ RecruitmentsWebelosBoy Scouts: Merit BadgesVenturingDistrict WebsiteSouthern Star now has its own official website!Please visit www.southernstardistrict.org for districtinformation such as event information, districtcalendar, contact information, district news, and muchmore.Fall Camp-o-reeThis year’s fall Camp-o-ree will take place at campTRJ in Athens, TX. We will be camping near the lakewith tons of fun activities for Scouts and Scouters.Be sure to keep your troop in the loop by visiting thedistrict website at www.southernstardistrict.org fornew information and registration instructions. We willalso be reviewing camp updates and activities and ourmonthly roundtable meetings.

TRINITY WOODS DISTRICTServing Navarro & Henderson CountiesSeptember 20135 District Committee Meeting: Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 7:30 PM. Thelocation will be at the Trinidad United Methodist Church, 106 S. College St,Malakoff, TX.12 Commissioner Meeting: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The location will be at the FirstUnited Methodist Church, 106 S. College St., Malakoff, TX.12 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtables: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The location willbe at the First United Methodist Church, 106 S. College St., Malakoff, TX12 Order of the Arrow Cayuga Chapter Meeting: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM. Thelocation will be at the First United Methodist Church, 106 S. College St., Malakoff, TX27 District Training Weekend: Friday thru Sunday, September 27—29, 2013 at Clements Scout Ranch/Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. More information is to follow next month.October 20131 District Committee Meeting: Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The location will be at theTrinidad United Methodist Church, 106 S. College St., Malakoff, TX8 Commissioner Meeting: Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The location will be at the FirstUnited Methodist Church, 106 S. College St., Malakoff, TX8 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtables: Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The location will beat the First United Methodist Church, 106 S. College St., Malakoff, TX8 Order of the Arrow Cayuga Chapter Meeting: Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The locationwill be at the First United Methodist Church, 106 S. College St., Malakoff, TX11-13 Trinity Woods District’s “Some Other Event: The Weekend of October 11th, through the 13th will bethe Districts first Venturing Activity weekend. Plans are underway for a great time at CampMeisenbach of the Clements Scout Ranch.25-27 Cub-o-ree: The weekend of October 25-27 is the District’s Cub-o-ree at the Trevor Rees-Jones ScoutCamp of Clements Scout Ranch. This is open for all Cubs Tigers through Webelos. Cub ScoutFamily Camping rules apply. Fun with BB guns, bows and arrows and much, much more can beexpected.

TRINITY WOODS DISTRICT cont.Roundtable ThemesThe district is in need of persons to help plan and carryout Roundtable. If you are interested in helping outall the units in the district, please contact Greg Ryan attheryanbunch@aol.com.School has started and we wish all the little and bigscholars in our district the best as they begin to crackthe books and get on with learning the three R’s. Thestart of school also signals our best opportunity forgrowth, so be sure and help your pack, troop or crewwith its recruiting efforts. The plan is to go to everyschool in the district and recruit boys to either join alocal unit or to help their folks find a place to start aunit. Keep in touch with our Membership Chair, RobRisko or District Executive, Frank Griffin to find outmore.Need to know more about Cub Scout, Boy Scout orVenturing outdoor programming and camping. Thenget enrolled in the District’s Training coming to TrevorRees-Jones Scout Camp September 27th through the29th. It will be a week full of fun and learning both.Make sure you have the upcoming fall events markedon your calendar. We have our “Some Other Event”coming October 11-12 for our Venturers. It will beour first district Venturing event. This event is beingplanned by, carried out by and enjoyed by VenturingCrew members and promises to be a great weekend.We also have our first Cub only Cub-o-ree on October25th through the 26th. We always can use anotherhand so be sure your unit contacts Laura Eggleston,the Activity Chair and offer to lend one. Her email isleggleston78@gmail.com.The District Popcorn Kickoff is Saturday, September7th at the First United Methodist Church in Malakoffat 9:00 AM. This would also be a great day to holdyour unit kickoff and get your pack, troop or crew offon a great start to paying their own way through afun year in Scouting. We still need qualified personsto be unit commissioners to help make sure we havephenomenal program and retention in all our units.Don’t forget to submit any district committeenominations to John McClung, the DistrictNominating Chair. These can be sent in writingto Circle Ten Council, Trinity Woods DistrictNominations, 8605 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX75235. They must be received before October 24th tobe considered.Please contact Greg Ryan with any leads on Scoutersfrom the past that are in the community that you feelwould be a good commissioner. Again contact GregRyan at theryanbunch@aol.com with any names forunit commissioners or roundtable commissioners(including your own).We would like to have your email as well so if youthink we don’t have it yet, email Frank just to say hiand he will add it to the list atfrank.griffin@Scouting.org and to go to the Council’sweb page and submit your email there.We still need each unit to have a blurb each monthabout the cool things that are happening with eachunit and desperately need someone besides the DistrictExecutive to write our newsletter. (Seriously have youread this stuff)? We want our articles to be like the restof Scouting, volunteer driven. Any units wishing tobe in next month’s newsletter should forward articleto Frank Griffin, District Executive until we can getsomeone else to journal the adventures of our district.The deadline for the next newsletter is September 20,2013.As Always I remind myself that it is the 1,000,000 orso volunteers that make Scouting what it is for the2,000,000 youth we all serve. I know the Scouters inthe Trinity Woods District are true Rock Stars!!!!!!!It is an exciting time in the Trinity Woods District.Keep your eyes on us and watch us grow.

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MONTHLY PHOTO CONTESTCircle Ten Council, Boy Scouts of America is proud to continue the monthly photocontest. Scouting serves over 54,000 youth in our local area. We want you to shareyour best Scouting moments with us. Contest winners will be notified and willreceive a $25 gift card to the Scout Shop. At the end of 2013 each monthly winner willhave a chance to win a scholarship to any Circle Ten Council Camp. The photo willalso appear in the next monthly e-newsletter. (*Photos submitted to the council willbe used for local publications, website, social media, etc.)Contest Rules:• This contest is open to registered Circle Ten Scouts or volunteers.• Photos must be in JPEG format file must be larger than 1 MB in size.• Please submit only one photo per contest.• Circle Ten retains full copyright of submitted material.• Circle Ten reserves the right to reproduce the photograph on our site atcircle10.org and on other Circle Ten channels including Facebook.• Send your photo as an attachment to brandi.mantz@Scouting.org withthe subject “Photo of the Month Contest.” Include your name, unit you areregistered with, contact information, and a caption.Submission Due Dates:See your photos in thee-newsletter!June 17, 2013July 22, 2013August 19, 2013September 23, 2013October 21, 2013November 18, 2013December 23, 2013For more information please contact Brandi Mantz214-902-6794 or brandi.mantz@Scouting.org

September is Boy Scout Monthat Bass Pro Shops.Bass Pro Shops and the Boy Scouts of America are proud to announce Boy Scout Month at Bass ProShops; Providing a Compass for Life!We are proud to announce that September is Boy Scout Month at Bass Pro Shops. This promotion willrun in all of the Bass Pro Shop stores for the entire month of September 2013.What is Boy Scout Month at Bass Pro Shops ; Providing a Compass for Life?The Bass Pro Shops promotional partnership is in its sixth year and is a multi-faceted event created togive families the knowledge and ideas they need to maximize their enjoyment of the outdoors. Thefollowing are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends for the duration of the promotion(remember, everything is free!):• Workshops for youth (suitable for ages 8–12) on subjects like fishing and rifle shooting. Followingeach workshop, participants complete a worksheet and earn a lapel pin. Opportunities areavailable to test youth bows, practice casting, shoot air rifles, and do other things.• Free crafts will be available for children of all ages, including stamping animal tracks, leatherstamping, and building and painting a birdhouse. Each Saturday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., familiesmay enjoy making s’mores together over an open fire in front of the store.What’s in It for the Boy Scouts and Circle Ten Council?1. Increase awareness of Scouting in the community to help grow membership;2. Raise money through a customer donation program at each store;3. Offer fulfillment of merit badge requirements through in-store workshops to our Scouts; and4. Cub Scouts to come out and participate in workshops preparing them for Boy Scouting.

Silver Eagle Marching Band—Crew 1913We just can’t wait to meet again and hope you will you join us. Our next meeng isSeptember 15th, 2013 at 2:00pm at First United Methodist in Richardson.For those who have been aending, bring a friend. We need to reach about 125 members,quick. You should be geng your music and may even pracce a lile parade marching.Grown ups, I believe we will have another meeng. High on the agenda will be fundraisingand logiscs for moving the band around.Follow us of Facebook if you haven’t already; hps://www.facebook.com/Circle10Band. It’sa good place for updates. Also, get on the mailing list by contacng Andy Tate atandy@besinancialconsulng.com.Scout Crew 1913Adventure in MusicFor more information Contact Andy Tate | andy@bestfinancialconsulting.comThe Silver Eagle Marching Band is open to all and is a Venturing Crew serving Northeast Texasand the Oklahoma Plains. This co‐ed group of 14‐21 year‐olds offers an opportunity to learnmore about music and play in a fun environment. We are not into compeons. This is a paradeand exhibion band. We just want to have fun, see new places and play. We meetmonthly (somemes bi‐monthly depending on the event) to pracce and perform.Schedule 2013-201409/15 - Music and Rehearsal10/13 - Rehearsal11/10 - Rehearsal11/17 - Rehearsal11/24 - Polish Parade Performance11/29 - Ft. Worth Parade of Lights12/15 - Music and Rehearsal12/22 - Polish Parade Performance1/1 - New Years Parade (TBD)2/2 - Music and Rehearsal2/16 - Rehearsal2/23 - Rehearsal (if needed)Feb/Mar - Concert Performance6/29 - Planning meeting for 2014-2015Founded on friendship and love of music, we march on! All are welcome to join us. You onlyneed to show up, complete a youth applicaon, pay a charter fee (prorated, $15 per year) toget started. Come and play with us!We need a Logo Contest! Please get those creave minds working and bring yourdrawings or dras to the next meeng!Your LogoHereBAND DIRECTORSTODD DIXONTIM ANDERSONMeeting Place and TimeFirst United Methodist Church503 N. Central ExpresswayRichardson, Texas 750802:00pm - 4:00pmBack Parking LotSchedule may be adjusted toaccommodate the need for practice oradditional events.

SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN ENJOY AN EXCLUSIVE SCOUT SHOW- INCLUDING AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION WITH A CLOSER LOOK AT WEAPONRY, FALCONRY, KNIGHTHOOD AND LIFE DURING THE MIDDLE AGES.Scouts can also participate in an interactive Animal Science Merit Badge workshop hosted pre show by a Merit Badge Counselor.Workshop will cover the horse elements of the animal science badge. Some prerequisites may be required and not all requirementsmay be met. Must be pre-registered to participate in the Merit Badge workshop. Space is limited. Merit Badge work shop isFREE with admission to show! Reservation required- email dallas@medievaltimes.com to book now! All scouts in attendancewill receive a Medieval Times Scout Knight patch! Merit Badge presentation begins an hour before the show.888-WE-JOUST • MEDIEVALTIMES.COM | 2021 N. STEMMONS FREEWAY, DALLAS, TX 75207*Price does include tax and gratuity.

SCOUT NIGHT with SMU FOOTBALLSaturday, Oct. 26 thBrvs. Temple (Homecoming)SMU vs. Texas TechAt Ford Stadium, Kick-off Time- 2:30pm (subject to change)(must include at least 1 adult ticket purchase)Your Scout Ticket Includes:Complete and return this form,along with payment, to (mail or email):SMU Athletics – Sales OfficeATTN: Mark Voosen5800 Ownby Dr.Dallas, TX 75275PHONE: 214-768-3238E-MAIL:mvoosen@smu.edu***Deadline: (Monday, October 20 th )(tickets subject to availability)QUANTITY1LOCATIONFREE SCOUT TICKETWith purchase of a ticket.Location will be next to paidticket(s)Family or FriendTicketYOUR PRICEFREE $$15 $TICKETS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY $TOTALContact Name _______________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________(Daytime)(Evening)Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________(Street) (City/State) (Zip)E-mail_________________________________________________________________________To SeINDICATE FORM OF DISTRIBUTION Mail Tickets Will Call (must have photo I.D. to claim)INDICATE FORM OF PAYMENT Cash Check (Make checks payable to SMU Athletics) Check# _____________ Credit Card Card#__________________________________________________________ Exp. ________ Code.__________

2013-14 Dallas Stars Boy Scout NightsDATES:Saturday, December 7 th @ 1:00pm vs. St. Louis Blues (post-game activities)Monday March 10 th @ 7:30pm vs. Columbus Blue JacketsORDER TICKETS:$15 per ticketGroups of 10+ Call: (214) 387-5514 or aslone@dallasstars.comBOY SCOUT BUNDLE PACKAGE:Bring your Troop/Pack to both games and save even more!ONLY $25 / person (includes tickets to BOTH Boy Scout Nights)*Must order by November 8 thBONUS:Order tickets by November 8 th for your troop’s chance to win:• -- A ride on the FanZam for 2 lucky scouts-- Tunnel visit for up to 20 lucky scoutsFor individual ticket purchases (1-9 tickets):Visit: dallasstars.com/boyscoutsCode: scout

BOY SCOUTS!MISSIONPOSSIBLEThe Sixth Floor Museum presentsCSI FAMILY DAYSunday, March 9, 201412 p.m. to 5 p.m.WHO?WHAT?HOW?WHERE?Youth groups, families, children 8 years and older interested in crime investigationCrime Scene Investigation Family Day offers a fun afternoon of learning modern investigative techniques ofcrime solving. The first 500 children can have their fingerprints taken for ID purposes for free.Investigate a mock crime scene and get evidence at various activity stations including fingerprinting, hair andtoolmark analysis, eyewitness testimony and document analysis.The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX. Call 214.747.6660, ext. 6652 for more information..COST? Group pricing available if booked in advance: $10 per youth, $15 per adult. Parking available for $5.For the 8th straight year, our CSI Family Day gives guests the chance to examine a mockcrime scene, perform forensic analysis at evidence stations and solve a hypothetical crime.It’s a fun and engaging way to learn about modern investigative techniques and the real-lifechallenges to solving crime. Visit jfk.org for more information.Presented in partnership with University of North Texas’ Forensic Science Club, with support from the Dallas Police Department.

2013 Scout TROOP PRICESSHOW DATES PL7--2nd balc and rear orch PL8--3rd balcTHE LION KINGThursday, Oct 3rd at 1:30 PM $39 $22Thursday, Oct 3rd at 7:30 PMFriday, Oct 18th at 1:30 PM

THE VALUES OF SCOUTING AREENCOMPASSED BY THE SCOUT OATH AND LAWSCOUT OATHON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BESTTO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRYAND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW;TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES;TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG,MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT.A SCOUT IS . . .TRUSTWORTHYLOYALHELPFULFRIENDLYCOURTEOUSKINDOBEDIENTCHEERFULTHRIFTYBRAVECLEANREVERENTCIRCLE TEN COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAJohn D. Murchison Scouting Center8605 Harry Hines Blvd.Dallas, TX 75235214-902-6700Bobby Lyle Billy Gamble Scouting Center5600 US HWY 75 SouthFairview, TX 75069972-509-2100