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Scouting and the Hooks!
It’s Boy Scout and Cub Scout Sleep Over Night at Whataburger Field, come to the park early as the first 2,500 fans to the game get Hooks Sandals sponsored by Value Bank Texas and join us for the pre-game ceremony as the Boy Scouts present the flag for the National Anthem! Come out on Saturday, May 10 and join the fun! More information...
Volunteers and Background Checks and what it means to you! Straight from National...
2008 Cub Scout Day Camp - “Scouting the Oceans”
Camp Program Overview - The Council Day Camp Program is an ALL-Volunteer program
The theme for the 2008 South Texas Cub Scout Day camps is “Scouting the Oceans”. Planning for many theme-related activities is already in progress for all programs: Rank, Den, and Camp-wide: Archery, BB’s, Citizenship, Crafts, Character Counts, Fishing, Games, Sports, Skills, Skits, Songs, and…not to mention our plans to just have FUN!!!
We will also have our incoming Tiger Cub program, and our Junior Staff program to include opportunities to work on requirements for leadership and service hours. More information...
Forms:
CS Registration
Parent Informaton
Pack Coordinator Responsibilities
Adult Staff Information
Jr. Staff Information
Health Form
CUB ADVENTURE WEEKEND - JULY 12-13, 2008
Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to Sunday at 12:00 noon, CAMP KARANKAWA- MATHIS, TEXAS
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SWIMMING and CANOEING
A SPECIAL CAMPING WEEKEND FOR TIGER CUBS, CUB SCOUTS, WEBELOS… AND ONE OR BOTH PARENTS.
Individual Registration is sent directly to the Council Service Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. You should also notify your Cubmaster or Pack Adventure Weekend Chairman. Packs should plan to arrive together and share rides when possible, because parking is very limited at camp. Information and registration...or register online.
NEW! PRE-CAMP T-SHIRT
A special designed t-shirt for Camp Karankawa is being offered as pre-camp order item to be available for you to pick up immediately upon your arrival at camp. No hassle over size availability or waiting in line! Pre-ordered and pre-paid, ready for you!
Place your order by May 12, 2008 and show unit spirit at Camp Karankawa with this special offer. This shirt is available as a pre-camp order only! Don't miss your chance to have one!
Printable Order Form
 If you have any questions, please feel free to call Eddie Rodriguez at (361) 814-4300 ext 34 or email me at erodriguez@stxbsa.org.
2010 JAMBOREE CONTINGENT LEADERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
Imagine 10 days of hard work with 36 of the best scouts in the South Texas Council in the heat of a Virginia summer. Imagine long, hot days of playing parent to 36 boys while they experience many of the best adventures of their young lives.
NOW, imagine seeing more than 75,000 hollering, clapping kids as the President of the United States comes to the podium in a massive arena showplace and congratulates them all on being the best of the best. Imagine your own heart pounding as you watch your boys smile and laugh and holler as loud as they can, knowing that you are experiencing it all with them.
You’ve just gotten a small glimpse of the National Scout Jamboree. It’s a glorious mix of hard work, practicing parenting and leadership skills, joy, and elation. It’s an experience of a lifetime.
In 2010, American Scouting celebrates its’ 100th Anniversary. What better way to enjoy the many sides of the Scouting program than by attending the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia with up to 100,000 scouts and scouters. We are looking for those special leaders that will lead the two South Texas Council Contingent troops in this most excellent adventure from July 23rd to August 4th, 2010. Those leaders will come from all over the South Texas Council.
For those adult leaders that have the talent and a passion for working with scouts, this is the big time. But, there will be only six (6) adult leaders between both Jamboree troops. The applications are now available on the South Texas Council website. Download them, read them and fill them out. Then drop them off or mail them to Marty Sepulveda at the Council office.
Adult Application deadline is May 19th as we need to interview and select Jamboree Troop Leaders in preparation for Youth Application release and Troop formation. For questions, contact John Fowler, CP 361-960-4321, HP 361-852-6768, email jfowler123@earthlink.net.
Forms:
Adult Application Instructions
Adult Leader Job Description
Adult Leader Experience
Adult Leader Application & Contract
Tentative Calendar
NEW! Check out the video made by nine Scouts in the Capitol Area Council…you’ll be glad you did.
BELIEVE IT. LIVE IT.
From the beaches of Normandy to the streets of Fallujah, in a downtown alleyway and a Hill Country treehouse, at a running track and on a stage…in these places and others in between, you will join nine Boy Scouts out to discover what it means to BELIEVE AND TO live THE Scout Law. Meet Rwandan genocide survivor Gilbert Tuhabonye…Iraq War hero Alan Babin…a US Army rescue helicopter unit…a young woman who shows us that attitude is everything…and other everyday people who personify the timeless values of Scouting. From those who face adversity, do good deeds, or just go to work, the power of Scouting is put into practice by those who BELIEVE IT and LIVE IT.
Twelve words. Nine Scouts. One Question.
WHAT DOES THE SCOUT LAW REALLY MEAN?
www.scouttube.org
Summer Camp 2008- Just Around The Corner!
FEES: $160 - $165 or $180 per Scout - $60 - $75 per adult
What a great place to earn merit badges, learn to swim, shoot a shotgun, or just have some fun! Camp Karankawa has been providing Scouts in South Texas an opportunity to develop their Scouting skills for over 60 years. For those 60-plus years, Camp Karankawa has passed on traditions and memories to thousands of Scouts and Scouters. Two popular new programs introduced last year, were the Cope Course and Kayaking BSA. Don’t be left out; there are still plenty of spaces available.
Site reservation fee is $50 per troop. First re-confirmation fee of $100 was due February 15. Deadline for 2nd re-confirmation fee of $100 is April 15th. If your troop pays reservation site fee and both reconfirmation fees on time, your Scouts are qualified to receive a $5 discount each, if full fee is paid by May 1st. New Scouts registering as Boy Scouts at any time after any deadline, will pay the early bird discounted fee of $160, provided the unit qualifies for discount. Unit leaders pay $60 by May 14th and $75 after May 14th.
SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE:
Session #1 June 15-21
Session #2 June 22-28
Session #3 June 29-July 4
TROOPS SIGNED UP TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP AS OF 3-25-08
If your troop signed up during summer camp last year, but it is not attending our camp this year, let us know immediately, so this site can be made available to another troop.
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BSA Sail Camp 2008
Fun in the sun at the 10th annual Boy Scout Small Boat Sailing Program!!! Beginning, intermediate and advanced classes will be taught in Optimist Dinghies, and 12 – 2 man sailboats. Each Scout will get great hands-on sailing experience. First-time sailors will complete their Small Boat Sailing merit badge requirements (except CPR), while intermediate and advanced sailors will refresh their abilities, and proficient sailors will learn racing skills. As a special bonus, Sea Scout Ship #3 has extended an invitation to camp participants to sail with them on a Wednesday evening sailing race in Corpus Christi Bay. (weather permitting). Information and registration...
CAMP MAURITZ RESERVATIONS – Ganado, Texas
All camping reservations for Scout units going to Camp Mauritz located at Ganado, Texas, MUST be addressed to:
Lavaca-Navidad River Authority
Attn: Maxine Price
4631 FM 429
Edna, TX 77957
Phone: 361-782-5456
Fax: 361-782-5419
e-mail: mprice@lnra.org
However, if any of our Scout units are planning to make reservations to attend this camp, the adult leader in charge MUST submit a Local Tour Permit to this office and be prepared to show this approved permit upon request at any time during their camping stay at Camp Mauritz. If planning to conduct water activities, someone attending must have the required trainings, such as Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat and CPR, etc.
Policy on Scout Participation in Political Events
Since we are in a presidential election year, it is a good time to restate the BSA’s long-standing policy regarding the participation of Scouts in political rallies and other political events. Uniformed unit members and leaders may participate in flag ceremonies at political events and may lead the Pledge of Allegiance; however, they should retire after the ceremony and not remain on the speakers’ platform or in a conspicuous location where television viewers could construe their presence as an endorsement or symbol of support. In addition, photos of candidates or Scouts in uniform or BSA marks and logos are not allowed in political campaign materials of any kind.
Volunteers and professionals must be alert to situations that would imply that the BSA favors one candidate over another. Strict observance of our long-standing policy against the active participation of uniformed Scouts and leaders in political events is mandatory.
Please notify your chartered organizations and unit leaders of this policy. Questions on the interpretation of this policy may be referred to David K. Park, national legal counsel, or the Marketing & Communications Division at 972-580-2263.
cc: Office of the Chief Scout Executive
Regional directors
Group directors
Area directors
Division directors
National Youth Leadership Training
June 08-13, 2008 – (Sunday thru Friday) Camp Karankawa
WHAT IS NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING? It is a six-day outdoor learning experience for Troop Junior Leaders, Senior Patrol Leaders, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders, Troop Guides, Troop Officers and Scouts who have leadership potential, in the opinion of the Scoutmaster. This training is conducted by the South Texas Council Training Committee using guidelines provided by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Registered Scouts, 14-17 years of age at course time. (Exceptions can only be approved by the Course Director). Scouts should be First Class or higher in rank, at course time. In order to have a quality event, registration will be limited to the first 48 applicants who meet age and rank requirements.
Total fee is $110 if paid by May 21st. After May 21st, the fee goes up to $120 per Scout. Fees may be transferred. There is no penalty for cancellation, if substitute name is submitted at time of cancellation. If cancellation is made without substitution after May 21st, $40 of the registration fee cannot be refunded.
Flyers were mailed to ALL Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Venture Leaders, Boy Scouts and Venturers. Call the Council Office if you need an application or additional information (361) 814-4300 Ext. 10.
Staff Positions–Dan Lindley , Course Director, is looking for qualified youth and adult staff members for this years Training. Youth staff need to have completed Arrowhead or NYL Training and be at least 14 years of age. Adults are encouraged to volunteer to help maintain a strong leader to youth ratio to advisor the youth staff.
Sign up online...
Webelos Resident Camp—Camp Karankawa, July 06-09, 2008
An awesome summer camping opportunity awaits your Webelos Scout…plans are underway for a summer camp experience like no other just for Webelos-age Scouts at Camp Karankawa, located on scenic Lake Corpus Christi near Mathis, Texas. This camp will be open ONLY to Cub Scouts who have completed the third (3rd) or fourth (4th) grades, and will provide four exciting days of outdoor fun, adventures, and advancement opportunities! The activities and program will be geared around Webelos outdoor activity badges, with time for swimming, archery, BB Guns, hiking, campfires and so much more. Check-in will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the Sunday, July 6th and will close at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9th.
The South Texas Council will have a highly energetic, qualified program staff for your Scouts. There is, however, a need for one unit leader for every four Webelos attending camp and at least two unit leaders in each campsite who have completed Youth Protection Training. The unit leaders may be any leader in a Cub Scout Pack or the parents of Webelos attending camp. Packs should try to send leaders for boys attending from their Pack. If a Pack is unable to provide sufficient leaders, those adults and youth attending will be grouped with others to meet the adult leader ratio and two adults per campsite requirement on a first-come, first-serve basis. More Information...
1-800-299-2267 ext. 10 or 361-814-4300 ext. 10 or e-mail: mgarcia@stxbsa.org
Service Opportunities
The Scout Oath calls on us “To help other people at all times”. The Scout Slogan reminds us to “Do a good turn daily”. The council will occasionally post contact information on our new Service Opportunities page for listing groups looking for Scouts to perform service to the public. Please submit service opportunities to Claudia Wright for inclusion on this page and don’t forget to report your service hours to BSA’s “Good Turn for America” website.
IS YOUR EAGLE SCOUT GRADUATING THIS YEAR?
If so, honor him by giving him an Eagle Scout Recognition Graduation Cord that he can wear with his cap & gown from the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Committee of the South Texas Council. The Cord is a beautiful red, white and blue (woven); this cord may only be worn by Scouts that have attained the rank of Eagle and some limitations may apply.
The Honor Graduation Cords/Stoles are a popular concept on the East Coast but is gradually being introduced in parts of the Southern Region-BSA. The idea was first seen in Texas at the Smithson Valley High School graduation ceremonies (Comal I.S.D.) The cord is manufactured by Herff-Jones which is a national graduation ceremony manufacturer.
The Cord is not standard issue by the Boy Scouts of America, nor the NESA, but the concept has been endorsed and encouraged at the local level by many Councils across the Country. The NESA Committee for the South Texas Council, starting in 2007, is selling these Cords for $20. This includes a $10 donation to the South Texas Council Capital Campaign, “An Enduring Legacy” by each purchaser through the NESA.
Membership in the NESA is strongly encouraged, but not required, to purchase these cords. However, while most school districts in our Council now accept the wearing of these cords at graduation ceremonies based solely on attaining the rank of Eagle, some may not. Membership in the NESA qualifies as a “nationally recognized honor society” (Portrait of a High School Graduation Ceremony, page 4- adopted by most school districts). So please check with your principal. Also, be aware your school administration may limit the number of cords or honor awards worn (e.g., a maximum of 3). Inquire at your school, or college, administration office for more information. Most principals will require a copy of some type of documentation of the Scout attaining the rank of Eagle before the cord is allowed to be worn during the ceremony.
You may purchase the cords through the South Texas Council Scout Office after proper identification. For special shipping arrangements to out of area schools (i.e., Victoria, Laredo, etc.) contact Darrell Thompson at 361-887-1874.
Scout Parents
ScoutParents.org is a new site with materials to help recruit, inspire and keep parents involved in Scouting. ScoutParents founder Gerald I. Lawhorn, believes “Retention!” is ScoutParents’ first priority. Gerald firmly believes that both Scouting youth and parents-mentors will stay in Scouting if they truly understand the values, unique experiences and GREAT Rewards Scouting has to offer and will share these with others. Please visit this important new website and consider the resources avaliable.
Internet Advancement
Units can now submit advancement for youth members online. Process ranks, awards, Webelos activity pins, print reports, verify and correct records. Start using this tool today! All you need is your Unit ID. Want to know who else is using Internet Advancement? Check out our list of current users...
If you have questions or need help with this process, contact Carolyn at 361/814-4300, ext. 12 or ckoenning@stxbsa.org.
Internet Recharter
On-time charter renewal is part of being a quality unit...why not give Internet Recharter a try. It's simple and the best way to get all your information up to date and accurate! If you need your access code or other help, please contact Carolyn at ckoenning@stxbsa.org or 814-4300, ext. 12.
100 Years of Scouting
In February 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years as an organization. Founded as an outlet to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a participating citizen and leader, BSA has more than fulfilled its mission. Today, as we celebrate our first 100 years, we not on only reflect on our rich history, but lay the foundation for a strong future, as well. Please visit our 100 Years of Scouting website where you can learn more about this important milestone and how you can participate during the years leading to our 100th anniversary.
If you find a broken link on this page, please contact Claudia at cwright@stxbsa.org.
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