Serving almost 38,000 young people and over 10,000 adult volunteers in 23 counties: Bell, Bosque, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Leon, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Palo Pinto, Parker, Robertson, Somervell, Tarrant, Wise and Young.
Note: Information for events from previous years will be left on the Pacesetter newsletter until replaced by the same events from the most current year.
Here are the winners of the 5K Run at the Council Camporee that occured on November 15 at the Texas Motor Speedway!
5K Winners - Complete
5K Winners - By Category
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here for the Philmont 2010 Contingents.
The Mountain Rendevous will be January 1-3, 2009. Find out more information by clicking one of the links below.
Mountain Man Rendevous Promo (doc file)
Mountain Man Syllabus (doc file)
Mountain Man Registration Form (xls file)
Enter in the Cub Scout Railroad Safety Poster Contest sponsored by BNSF Railway, Operation Lifesaver, and the Longhorn Council, BSA. Create a railroad safety poster of any size. Print your name, address, phone number, program level, adn pack number on the back of your poster. It's free to enter and every participant wins a special patch. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners of each of the 5 program levels will receive great prizes! Entries should be taken to the Longhorn Council Hurst and Waco offices between March 1, 2009 and April 1, 2009. Only one entry per person....more information
- The 2009 Campaign is beginning. Unit Leaders should select someone to serve the role of Unit Coordinator. The Unit Coordinator works with the Presenter selected by the District. The Coordinator will send a pre event email or letter to each family to ensure that all are fully aware of the purpose of Friends of Scouting and of its importance. They will also participate in the follow up efforts.
- Schedule your Pack Blue and Gold and the Troop's Court of Honors for these Fos presentations.
- The need this year is to raise $1,900,000.
- Become a Dig Scouting Club member or one of our Eagle Club Members.
...more information.
2009 FOS Goals
We have had an outstanding popcorn season and topped 2,200,000 in sales! Thanks to all of the districts kernels popping away to make sure everything was handled. Our retreat for the year had over 350 leaders trained and we contribute the success of our campaign to that and some highly motivated popcorn salespeople. Units that sold 10,000 and above will be listed on the website for your review. It has been a pleasure to work with so many great leaders that care about the future of scouting!
Thanks again, and here is to a popping 2009!
Renee Horton
Popcorn Council Representative
Congratulations to Topsanah District for being the top seller with over $261,000!!
Congratulations to Troop 98 of Trailblazer District as our top unit with over $32,000!
2008 Popcorn Combo Sales
Each Unit needs to schedule a Friends of Scouting presentation. Call your DE or send Michael Wright an email to make it happen before the end of the year. Concerning the Community outreach for Alumni and Civic Leaders, speak with your District Executive or Michael to find out how best to utilize your influence and talents in Friends of Scouting.
Donors above $1000 are most appreciated. Our current list is found here - Eagle Club Members
Congratulations to Gerald Robinson for submitting an application for a James E. West Fellowship.
2008 James E. West
Dig Scouting is a finance recognition club for those that pledge a commitment of $1.00 or more per day. First time joiners receive a very distinctive Shovel, then each succeeding year a new 'thank you' is offered. In 2008 a specially embossed belt buckle was given. In 2009 a specially printed pad is given.
Dig Scouting Members in 2008 are found here - Dig Scouting Members
2008 Council Camporee
Don't miss the fun and excitement of this year's Council Camporee, NOVEMBER 14-16 at Texas Motor Speedway. With more than 6,000 attendees expected, this special event looks to be the largest en-masse camp-out in the history of the Longhorn Council. The program is packed with over 100 challenging events and competitions to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, plus Scottish Highland Games, living history, military, government, and commercial displays, spectacular demonstrations, exciting shows and more. Register NOW to enjoy this most excellent adventure.
Cub Fun Day Registration Packet
Map
Camporee Chairman: John Park, Troop/Crew 75, jpark.1@charter.net
Logistics Chairman: Michael Cawood, Troop 43, cawoodmd@swbell.net
2008 Cub Scout Fun Day
at the Council Camporee
100 Cub Scout and Scouting activities, displays, and shows to celebrate the 100 anniversary of Scouting! At Texas Motor Speedway, Nov. 14-16. Family Camping is available. Held in conjunction with the Boy Scout Council Camporee. Outdoor fun and games for Cub Scout and Webelos dens. Old standbys include bouncehouses, BB's, archery, racing, bowling, chariot races, golf, face painting, and many more. Don't miss the fun and excitement of this year's Council Camporee, NOVEMBER 14-16 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Camping is allowed but NOT required. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts have different camping areas.
Cub Fun Day Registration Packet
Map
2008 Pushmobile Derby
The pushmobile derby will be held at Fun Day 2008. It is a race using cars built by a Cub Scout Den and their parents. The concept is for a den of 6 boys to build and race the car. There is No Fee; but all Pushmobile Derby participants MUST be registered participants in the Cub Scout Fun Day/Council Camporee.
Camporee Chairman: John Park, Troop/Crew 75, jpark.1@charter.net
Logistics & Facilities Chairman: Michael Cawood, Troop 43, cawoodmd@swbell.net
Cub Scout Chairman: Debra Furst, Pack 771, Debra@Furstranch.com
Cub Scout Program Vice Chairman: Angie Wilson, Pack 450, wilsonjam3@yahoo.com
Score-O 2008 Scores
The 2008 Prelimary Score-O scores.
An Invitation from Ann Pope, Secretary of the City of Euless
We would also like to make you aware of an opportunity for your troop leaders to have their scouts participate in flag ceremonies at one of our City Council meetings.
Our meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, beginning at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039. The scouts are free to leave following the Pledge, but are welcome to stay for the duration of the meeting. Parents are most welcome and many bring cameras for a group picture in front of the city emblem located in the lobby.
Anyone who is interested may contact Ann Pope at apope@ci.euless.tx.us or 817-685-1427. We have an open calendar starting with November 25.
Find out more about what's going on in the Order of the Arrow this year by clicking here.
KISC happens July 7-16, 2009
Kandersteg International Scout Centre (“KISC”) is the only world center of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). The Centre began in 1923 with Lord Baden-Powell, who, after the first world Jamboree had a dream about a place where all Scouts from all over the world could meet. His dream came true and now YOU have the opportunity to visit Kandersteg International Scout Centre and live your dream!
Mandatory informational meeting for participants and their parents will be on November 20, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Scout Service Center, 850 Cannon Drive, Hurst. For more information and for answers to your questions, contact Keira Quam (817) 233-6010 or Tom Lucas (817) 792-3055.
KISC Application (PDF document)
KISC Application (doc file)
KISC Flyer (PDF document)
KISC Flyer (doc file)
The new Legends Program and James E. West Fellows List can be found at the link below and on the Endowment Contributions page.
Legends Programs and James E. West Fellows List
The 11th annual Catholic Cub Scout Retreat will be held at Worth Ranch on Saturday October 11, 2008 from 9am-5pm. The 48th annual Catholic Boy Scout Retreat will be held at Worth Ranch on October 10th-12th. Click on one of the links below for more information.
Catholic Cub Scout Retreat Flyer
Catholic Boy Scout Retreat Flyer
This year's Urban Golf Classic sponsored by Alan Young will be held at the Woodhaven
Country Club on September 23rd, 2008. Click one of the links below for more information
Urban Golf Classic Fast Facts
Urban Golf Classic Invite from Alan Young
The Womens Retreat will be at the Lakeview Lodge from September 19-21. ...more information
Women's Retreat 2008 Flyer
Want to see the view as you lap a NASCAR racetrack? How about feeling the water splash around you while kayaking down the river? Is flying through the clouds in a jet more your thing, or saddling up and hitting the trail with your trusty horse? If you're ready for adventure and to try new things, the Summer Journeys Program is just for you... more information
Journeys 2008 Events
Journeys 2008 Registration Form
Check out our District News page for updates on what's going on in our Council's districts. Just click on each district's name to find out what's new with them.
Congratulations to our newest member: Cody Michael Smith, Eagle Scout of Angelia and Brock Smith from Decatur.
....more information.
Engineering Good Scout Luncheon is in August honoring Charles Seely of Seely Oil. Jim Wilkes of Texland Petroleum is the Chair.
Waco Shotgun Classic and Central Texas Youth Tournament is on July 26th at the Waco Skeet and Trap Club. Youth between ages of 11 to 18 may register to shoot both for the fun and competition. Scouting Units may register an entire team of 4. Local businesses are asked to Sponsor a team to have them shoot. Merit badge classes run July 21 and 23 prior to the tournament. Check in starts at 9am. Adults sponsoring a team are invited to come to watch, have lunch then participate in a FUN SHOOT in the afternoon.
For a list of the new units for 2008, click here.
We held the first Nut Sale for our Spring Fundraiser. 85 Units sold and raised $76,000 total. Topsanah was our top selling district with 17 units participating. Troop 98 of Mustang district was the top unit with $12,000+ in sales.
See the chart for further information.
Fort Worth Dinner:
Distinguished Citizen Dinner was a huge success! This year our honoree, Rice Tilley had around 100 people come to his dinner. We also had a large increase of revenue over last year, with around 95,000 earned at this dinner.
Temple Dinner:
Temple Distinguished Citizen Dinner is August 21st honoring Congressman Chet Edwards and Congressman John Carter. Drayton McLane and Dianne White Delisi will chair.
The Order of the Arrow Lodge 209 Spring Fellowship Olympics will be held March 7-9, 2008 at Worth Ranch...more information
We had 312 people attend the Annual Dinner and we had an excellent evening filled with excitement. Our Silver Beaver Awards were given to Dr. Jerry Bawcom, Dana Benesh, Bob Browder, Dianne Brunner, Eric Fremming, Danny Holcomb, Susan Johnson, Linda Jones, Jeff Kamprath, Garey Ketcham, Thomas Lee, Don Noblit, Brian Roop, and Pat Wittner. We had six youth recognized for Lifesaving Awards: Christopher Brewer, Ben Bronson, Travis Curry, Cody Roche, and Steven Ingram.
The next Annual Business Dinner will be April 30, 2009.
2,344 Cub Scouts and parents attended Cub-O 2007 - the Longhorn Council's most popular Cub Scout event! The Orienteering Committee extends its thanks and appreciation to the outstanding Troops, Scouts, and Scouters who helped make Cub-O 2007 another FUN day of hiking and friendly competition for Longhorn Council Cub Scouts, parents, and Leaders! Scores are posted on the Cub-O Page.
The International Division of the Boy Scouts of America is organizing the first Philmont International Scouting Trek. The ages of eligible Scouts are 16 to 19 years by the date of the trek. The date of arrival in Dallas, Texas (all participants depart Dallas for Philmont), is June 18, 2008; departure to home city is June 29, 2008. The method of selection will be a written essay. Essay DEADLINE is February 1st, 2008. ... more information
Campmasters are the Scouters who help our Camp Rangers support your unit's weekend camping trips at the camps. The Campmaster Corps is looking for new Campmasters for SR2, Worth, and Tahuaya. It's a fun, rewarding service you can perform in a few weekends each year. For more information contact: Russ Johnson 940-575-4160.
Starting May 1, 2008 there will be a new Eagle Scout rank application enforced. It additionally requires the name of the Eagle Scout project and the grand total of hours devoted to it. Please download the new application by clicking on Eagle Scout Award Application under Eagle Project Info and Forms on the Advancement page or by clicking here.
Honorary Posthumous Recognition
The Boy Scouts of America has created the Spirit of the Eagle Award as an honorary posthumous special recognition for a registered youth member who has lost his/her life in an accident or through illness. Click on the title or go to the Forms page for a copy.
This award is bestowed by the National Court of Honor as part of the celebration of life of this young person. It recognizes the joy, happiness, and life-fulfilling experiences the Scouting program made in this person’s life.
The intention is also to help heal and comfort the youth member’s family, loved ones, and friends with their loss. Because the Scouting program was so appreciated, loved, and enjoyed by the youth, this award will serve as a reflection of the family’s and friends’wishes as a final salute and tribute to their departed loved one.
Information for the Lockheed community grant has been added to the Friends of Scouting page...more information
TOTAL EAGLE SCOUTS UP TO JANUARY 2008: 528
SUBJECT: New Boy Scout rank requirements effective January 1, 2008.
The National Youth Protection Committee recommended additions to Boy Scout rank requirements that were approved and will become effective January 1, 2008. These changes will help us advance the importance of Youth Protection training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements, and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements of personal safety and protection...more information
The Longhorn Council Service Centers can no longer certify Eagle Scout Applications without an appointment. BSA has a new program and process that all Councils must use when certifying Eagle Scout Applications.
In the past, our Eagle Processor was usually available to certify a candidate’s application in approximately 30 minutes. The new certification process requires our Eagle Processor to enter all information from the Scouts application in a ScoutNet program. Click here for details: Advancement Page.
in Indian Nations district
The thirteenth Baylor Merit Badge College, sponsored by Baylor University and the Longhorn Council, Boy Scouts of America was conducted on the Baylor University campus on Saturday, November 10th and Saturday, November 17th, 2007. The registration cost included printed materials, patch, lunch on November 10th, admission to the Mayborn Museum Complex on Nov. 10th, and a ticket to the Baylor-Oklahoma State football game on Nov. 17th. Camp sites were available to those wanting to campout. Camp Jim Braley is about a 20-minute trip from the Baylor campus.
The Longhorn Council is expanding our camping, sailing, skiing, wakeboarding programs for Boy Scouts and Venturing Crew members. If you have a truck or a sailboat or power boa in good condition that you no longer use or do not wish to continue paying slip fees for, please consider a tax-deductible boat donation to the Longhorn Council's summer camp program. We will accept donations of used sailboats and power boats that are in good condition, with trailers, in all sizes. Click here for more information on boat donations.
The 2007 Highland Games at Camp Tahuaya will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2007.
Click here for 2006 Highland Games scores.
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The Aggie Eagle Program provides a unique opportunity for Scouts to visit a world-class university. Texas A&M is home to the Corps of Cadets, an organization whose values align with the fundamental attributes upheld by many Scouts. Find out more by clicking here.
Lakeview Lodge is a full service conference and retreat center serving church retreats, family gatherings, Scout groups, and corporate meetings since 1970. Lakeview is located on a rustic wooded 3000-acre ranch on Lake Bridgeport, 65 miles northwest of the Dallas Fort Worth Airport ... more information
Both Cub Scout Resident Camp sessions at Camp Tahuaya are now Webelos Camps! Join your fellow Cub Scouts and Webelos for outer space FUN and adventure at the 2007 Galactic Explorer Cub Scout Resident Camp at SRS or at the Webelos Resident Camp at Camp Tahuaya. ... more information.
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The Fort Worth Scout Shop has moved to Granbury Road, just south of I-20, in Fort Worth, Texas. The new shop is 2.6 miles from the old Fort Worth Scout Shop location. Click on the title for Maps and Directions Page. Click here to PRINT PDF Maps to New Scout Shop: 1. Color Directions Map; 2. Black and White Directions Map
Click on the title to see the Longhorn Council's 2007-2011 Strategic Plan. The plan was developed by dozens of volunteers on 12 Strategic Plan committees aassisted by outside experts in various fields. The Strategic Plan is the operational guide for the Longhorn Council for the next 5 years. ...more information
Visit the Twin Arrows Training section for more information and registration forms on 2007 Twin Arrows Youth Leader Training Courses.
Click here for the recognition award form for Scouting Anniversary Month activities and service projects.
Units can do their advancement records online
Units can now use BSA’s Internet Advancement system to record their youth member advancements from any online location—at home or at the office. You will find this new method to be easy, convenient, and accurate because you will enter the information yourself.
The system is separate from Internet Rechartering, but uses a similar concept. Unit leaders can record awards, ranks, and merit badges directly to BSA's official youth member records with the online system.
The unit advancement processor can now print a unit roster at any time. The roster is the most current information from BSA's ScoutNET system, and will include the person ID for each adult and youth member. See the Advancement Page for more info and to try the new system.
Click here for information and resources for conducting a Scouting for Food drive for your local food pantries.
Click here for the Philmont Training Center conference schedule and Family Program information.
The Rest and Recuperation program at DFW International Airport has put out a call for volunteers to help welcome our troops as they arrive home for a two-week leave from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. The R&R flight arrives daily around 10:30 a.m. at Terminal B, Gate B39. This very successful, nationally-recognized program gives a great morale boost to our troops and a sense of pride to the greeters. DFW Airport would welcome any BSA Packs, Troops, Teams, and Crews that could volunteer to help welcome our Troops back home to the USA. If your unit or your church or chartered organization would like to help, please contact Liz Samuel, 972-621-0400, liz@ntc-dfw.org.
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Get a Hurricane Relief CSP!
Get a Hurricane Relief Patch to support of relief efforts for the Boy Scout Camps and Councils damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Help save scouting in these hard hit areas!!! The Patches cost is $10. All funds raised by the sale of this patch go to the Boy Scouts of America fund to rebuild Scouting facilities in the hard hit areas along the Gulf Coast. Only 2500 will be produced. Click on the title for details. Click here to see the full size Hurricane Patch Image.
In order to meet BSA standards, Cub Scout Pack Family camp-outs must include a Baloo and a YPT certified leaders and must be held at a facility that has been inspected and approved by the Council Camping Committee. Unit leaders may assume personal liability for campouts that are not conducted at an approved facility or that do not follow BSA policies. Camp Rangers will not allow Packs set up camp without a Baloo or YPT certified leader onsite.
The Longhorn Council Camping Committee has approved 22 locations for Cub Scout Pack Family Camping. Click here for the Longhorn Council’s Family Camping Policy and list of approved campsites.
BALOO is the Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. Camp Rangers will not allow a Pack to camp without a BALOO certified leader onsite. Rangers cannot grant any exceptions to this BSA policy. Please remind all those that take their Packs Family Camping that the person with the BALOO Training Card should bring their BALOO card - the Ranger WILL ask to see it - and should arrive at camp first so that other Pack members do not have to wait at Check-In for the Baloo Card to arrive. ... more information
Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts have the opportunity to earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Boys may earn the award in each of the program years as long as the requirements are completed each year. The first time the award is earned, the boy will receive the pocket flap award, which is to be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. Each successive time the award is earned, a wolf track pin may be added to the flap. Leaders should encourage boys to build on skills and experiences from previous years when working on the award for a successive year.
Cub Outdoor Activity Award (PDF file)
Now on Maps & Directions Page
There is new map page showing the boundaries of the Longhorn Council's Districts on the Maps and Directions Page. Detailed maps of individual districts and their boundaries are also in the works.
The application and requirements for the Cub Scout and Boy Scout TEXAS BADGES are posted on the Forms Page.
New Religious Emblems Page
The Boy Scouts of America has always been committed to the moral, ethical, and spiritual development of our youth. Click on the title for information on the Religious Emblems that can be earned by your youth.
Good Turn for America is a national call to service by the Boy Scouts of America to address the issues of hunger, homelessness, and poor health in our nation. In this effort, the Boy Scouts of America is partnering with some of the nation's most respected service organizations, including The Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity. These organizations, and thousands of others, will work to provide opportunities for youth and volunteers to fight hunger and homelessness, and teach the habits of healthy living.
Youth and volunteers are looking for ways to serve their communities. At the same time, service organizations need dedicated volunteer help. By working together, we can improve our young people, our communities, and the nation.
In order to fight hunger, provide shelter, and teach the habits of healthy living, the Boy Scouts of America asks your assistance. If your unit/group participated in a service project to benefit your community, we ask that you report the details on the national Good Turn For America website. A username and password that will enable each unit to enter details about it's service projects was listed on the label on each unit's Fall Program Packet at the August Roundtables (and was distributed at Roundtables in the spring). If you need your unit's access code, please contact your district executive. ...more information
Good Turn for America Info
Good Turn for America Log-In Page
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