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Monday, October 10, 2022
October & November Campout Forms -- DEADLINE for BOTH 10/17
October's Campout is at Lake Whitney State Park and will focus on Cooking. October 21-23 Campout Permission form is attached and due 10/17. Merit Badge worksheets available HERE
November's Campout is at Tahuaya Scout Ranch in Belton and will be the Highland Games. November 11-13 Campout Permission form is linked below 10/17 also, along with the additional fees required – slots are going fast to attend this campout, and we want to be sure everyone has a chance to sign up, so we are getting it out there as early as possible. There are extra fees to attend this campout (Troop is paying $20 portion of Scout fees in that regard).
and a HUGE
Again -- DEADLINE FOR BOTH FORMS IS OCTOBER 17
Parade Is Tonight
As a reminder tonight there is...
But we DO look forward to seeing you at the Keller High School Homecoming Parade to walk with the GTRC Units' float! Drop off is at First Baptist Church at 5:15 pm.
Fall Flower Fundraiser Pick UP
Don't forget that tonight is the Keller Homecoming Parade which will be closing several roads so your prompt arrival is appreciated since our volunteers can't depart until every order is picked up.
Sunday, October 2, 2022
BSA E-Sports Tourney
The Boy Scouts of America is excited to announce the Fall 2022 Esports Tournament Series! What may have seemed like a far-fetched concept to Scouts 50 years ago is a serious passion of many Scouts today. That’s why the BSA has teamed up with Rally Cry to bring Scouts a tournament series this fall. Throughout the month of October, Scouts will be able to compete in single-day tournaments in Rocket League, Madden 23, and Smash Ultimate in separate age groups of 8-12 and 13-17!
Rocket League - 3v3 (all platforms)
- Date: Sat, October 15 @ 2pm ET
- Ages 8-12: Register Here
- Ages 13-17: Register Here
Madden 23 - Solos (Xbox Cross-gen)
- Date: Sat, October 22 @ 2pm ET
- Ages 8-12: Register Here
- Ages 13-17: Register Here
Smash Ultimate - Solos (Nintendo Switch)
- Date: Sat, October 29 @ 2pm ET
- Ages 8-12: Register Here
- Ages 13-17: Register Here
The winner from each tournament and age division will receive a $100 gift card to the BSA Scout Shop!
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about the BSA Esports Fall 2022 Tournament Series, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Tournament Admins on Discord or via email.
JOIN THE BSA DISCORD GROUP
Questions? Click the image below to go to the FAQ page
Thursday, September 22, 2022
IOLS - Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Who should take this training?
New Scouts BSA Scoutmasters (highest-ranking adult volunteer leader working with youth in a Scouts BSA Troop) and Assistant Scoutmasters
Why should I take this training?
Scouting’s outdoor program is a critical part of how the Scouts BSA program develops young leaders. While camping or participating in other outdoor events, your Scouts will challenge themselves to learn skills they’ve never tried before or maybe didn’t think they could do. In doing so, your Scouts will work together as a team to overcome adversity when things don’t go as planned; this is truly the magic of Scouting that no other program does as well.
To safely offer Scouting’s outdoor program, however, you need a certain set of skills and knowledge – and that’s why you’re required to take Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (also known as “IOLS”) Training. You’ll learn how to build a fire, use an axe, cook outdoors, use a map and compass, responsibly care for the outdoors, and much more. Even if you weren’t a Scout as a kid, you’ll come out of this course looking and acting like a seasoned camper. This course, combined with Youth Protection Training and the Scoutmaster-Specific Training course, will make you a “fully-trained” Scouts BSA leader.
When is this training available?
The training is generally offered in the fall and spring in different areas of our council (the “council” is made up of all 14 counties we serve in North Texas; the council is split up into geographic areas called “districts” along school attendance or county boundaries). We try to schedule the course to be available right around the same time as our fall and spring recruiting periods, so that as new adults join Scouting with their children, they can get trained as quickly as possible. The next training is October 8-9.
Where is this training offered?
The course will take place at a camp property owned by the Longhorn Council (that’s us) or a different campground that’s a favorite for Scout units in our area. There is no online version of this course (you’re learning how to camp outside, after all). This training is offered by the Mustang District and takes place at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in Bridgeport, TX
What is the cost of this training?
The course will typically include a $30 or similar fee to cover your food plus additional program materials you’ll use during the training.
How do I sign up for this training?
Visit this link HERE. Registration closes 10/3
How Can I Help The Troop
Every Scout’s parent(s) should be involved with the Troop in some way as follows in order to exemplify servant leadership to their Scout. Do so by stepping up to be either an Assistant Scoutmaster, being an active Committee Member, serving as a Merit Badge Counselor or assisting at any of our special events.
- Assistant Scoutmaster (also referred to as an "ASM") – ASM’s help run the monthly campouts, as well as long-term camps, for the Troop, and also sign off Scout handbooks when Scouts show they have completed rank requirements. To be an ASM, you must complete an application for membership and pay the applicable BSA National and Longhorn Council Insurance fees.
- Qualifications:
- Scoutmaster-specific training (we typically offer this training at the March Tenderfoot campout to any Adults that are interested)
- Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Training (IOLS) – Weekend campout of adults training with District volunteers to learn most of the Trail to 1st Class requirements of Scouts – conducted by Districts in the Longhorn Council (small fee for food etc)
- Youth Protection Training (YPT) – all adults should already have this – https://my.scouting.org
- Safe Sanctuary certified with the Keller UMC is greatly, greatly preferred, as are always in need of Safe Sanctuary certified Adults at campouts and other Troop activities, as required by our Facility Use Agreement. ($15 fee)
- Committee Member – Members of the Committee serve in various capacities, including but not limited to Treasurer, Merit Badge Coordinator, Advancements Coordinator, Membership Chair, Boards of Review Coordinator, Outdoor Activities Coordinator, Long-term Camp Coordinator, Medical Records Coordinator, Troop Training Coordinator, Committee Chair, and Members at large. With a Troop our size Troop, we hope to have at least one back-up for each of these positions. To be a voting member of the Committee, you must be a registered adult volunteer and pay the applicable BSA National and Longhorn Council Insurance fees.
- Qualifications
- Online training – Troop Committee for Scouts BSA https://my.scouting.org
- Youth Protection Training (YPT) – all adults should already have this – https://my.scouting.org
- Safe Sanctuary certified with the Keller UMC is greatly, greatly preferred, as are always in need of Safe Sanctuary certified Adults for Boards of Review, as required by our Facility Use Agreement. ($15 fee)
- Merit Badge Counselor
- Qualifications
- Fill out MBC application – obtainable from the Merit Badge coordinator in the Committee room or clicking the link above. You must provide adequate information identifying education and/or experience as to your general qualifications for each chosen merit badge, and you are limited to no more than 16 merit badges.
- Online training – Scouts BSA – Merit Badge Counselor Training - https://my.scouting.org
- Youth Protection Training (YPT) – all adults should already have this – https://my.scouting.org
- Safe Sanctuary certified with the Keller UMC is greatly, greatly preferred, as required by our Facility Use Agreement. ($15 fee)
- Special Event Volunteer
- Christmas Party coordinator
- Fundraising
- Treasurer THIS NEEDS TO BE FILLED IMMEDIATELY
- Flowers (Spring and Fall) coordinator THIS NEEDS TO BE FILLED
- Art in the Square – Southlake coordinator
- Scout Saver Cards (previously Camp Cards) coordinator
- Courts of Honor coordinator (quarterly event)
- Scout Sunday coordinator (annual in February)
- Merit Badge College coordinator (annual in January/February – 2 Saturdays)
- As needed when the call for help comes out
- Qualifications: Any adult having YPT could help with the above specific events. https://my.scouting.org
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