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 <strong>2013</strong>. Pre-registration will close December 6, <strong>2013</strong>. 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, <strong>2013</strong>. Regularpre-registration is $40.00 which is valid from November 1, <strong>2013</strong> until November 31, <strong>2013</strong>. Twilightregistration is then $45.00 until the close of pre-registration on December 6, <strong>2013</strong>. 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 <strong>Circle</strong> <strong>Ten</strong> <strong>Council</strong> 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 <strong>Council</strong>. 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 <strong>Circle</strong> <strong>Ten</strong> 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.