May 2008

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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.


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Spring Canoe Race
Postponed to May 17 due to high water releases from Possum Kingdom Lake Dam. The Brazos River Authority was forced to release large amounts of water (9000+ cubic feet per second) due to the major storms in the headwaters of the Brazos during the original week of Canoe Race.

A 6-mile Fun Race from Worth Ranch to the Highway 4 bridge and a 14 mile Race for experienced canoeists from Possum Kingdom Lake Dam to Worth Ranch. 100-yard War Canoe Race in the afternoon. Parent/Youth teams welcome. ... more information.

The Spring Adventure Race is postponed until May 2009 due to Canoe Race flooding postponement.


Klondike Derby now March 15
The Klondike Derby has now been rescheduled for March 15. Read more information about the Klondike Derby by clicking here.

Art of Railroad Safety Poster Contest
Enter in the Art of Railroad Safety Poster Contest sponsored by BNSF Railway and the National Scouting Museum. All registered in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing in the Longhorn Council may participate. Posters are due by February 24, 2008...more information
OA Spring Fellowship Olympics 2008
The Order of the Arrow Lodge 209 Spring Fellowship Olympics will be held March 7-9, 2008 at Worth Ranch...more information
Longhorn Council Family Camping Adventure 2008

The Longhorn Council Camporee 2008 will be November 14-16 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Familiy Camping Adventure Flyer
(Word Document)

Familiy Camping Adventure Flyer
(PDFDocument)


Longhorn Council Camporee 2008

The Longhorn Council Camporee 2008 will be November 14-16 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Camporee 2008 Flyer
(Word Document)

Camporee 2008 Flyer
(PDF Document)


CUB-O 2008
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.


Coming Events: Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Family Adventures
Fall Festival & Haunted Hayrides
Score-O
Rocket Academy
Cub Scout Fun Day
Cub Scout Fish-O-Rees
Cub Leader Pow Wow
CUB-O 2008
Webelos Woods
Spring-O
BB & Archery Training
Cub Scout Day Camp - Pirates 2008

Click here to download a ZIP file with all of the Cub Scout 2007-2008 event flyers: Cub Events Zip File.

Click here to download a ZIP file with all of the Cub Scout 2006-2007 event flyers: Cub Events Zip File.


Coming Events: Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturing
Score-O - Oct 20
Haunted Hayride Spooking
Haunted House at Six Flags
COPE Facilitator Training - Oct 27-28
Scottish Highland Games - Nov 10
Venturing Living History Events
Winter Camp - Dec 26-30
US Cavalry Winter Camp Dec 26-31
Klondike Derby - Mar 15
Spring-O - Mar 29-30
Spring Canoe Race - Postponed to May 17
Rock Climbing Trainings
Adventure Race 2008 - Postponed to May 2009
Venturing Ranger Camp 2008 - July 6

Boy Scout Pgm Calendar 2007-2008
Venturing Pgm Calendar 2007-2008


Click here to download a ZIP file with all 2007-2008 event flyers:
Boy Scout & Varsity Events Zip File
Venturing Events Zip File


Boy Scout Pgm Calendar 2006-2007
Venturing Pgm Calendar 2006-2007

Click here to download a ZIP file with all 2006-2007 event flyers:
Boy Scout & Varsity Events Zip File
Venturing Events Zip File


Pack Resources
The Pack's First Three Months
(in English - 7.14 MB download)

The Pack's First Three Months
(in Spanish - 7.14 MB download)

Pack Meeting Planning Sheet Campfire Program Planner
Meeting Place Inspection Checklist
Cub Scout Leader Recognition Awards
Where to Find Cub Scout Leader Training Courses
What Does a Pack Trainer Do?
Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values
Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award
BSA Online Learning Center
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start
Youth Protection Training

OA Quarterly Newsletter Online
Find out more about what's going on in the Order of the Arrow this year by clicking here.



Aggie Eagle Program

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.


Webelos Resident Camp now BOTH sessions at Camp Tahuaya
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.


Sign Up for Program News
Click here to sign up for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing and other Scouting news! Sign Up for News

Longhorn Council Strategic Plan 2007-2011
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.

Score-O Scores for 2006
Score-O 2006 Scores
The 2006 Score-O scores were delayed several weeks in mid November by a hard drive failure on an orienteering committee member's computer - we apologize for the delay.


Internet Advancement Records System Open
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.


Rebuild Hurricane Damaged Scout Camps
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.

New BSA Online Trainings
Venturing Youth Protection Training now Online:
Six online training courses are now available for Scouters:
- Youth Protection Training
- Entrenamiento Normas de Proteccion Juvenil
- Venturing Youth Protection Training (English)
- Venturing Youth Protection Training (en español
)
- Safety Afloat Training
- Safe Swim Defense Training

Safety Afloat Training
Safe Swim Defense Training


See the Training Page for more information.

Map of LHC Districts
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.


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.

BSA Good Turn for America
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.
Good Turn for America Info
Good Turn for America Log-In Page



Districts News Updated!!!
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.


Journeys 2008
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


Annual Business Dinner
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, 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.

Nuts For Scouting
Show n Sell is underway. Call Michael Wright at 817-231-8507 should you need some more product.

Take Order orders are due April 21st. Email to mwright@longhorn.org or fax to Michael at 817-231-8600.
A Unit Summary Form will be emailed to each unit leader the week prior to ordering.


Used as the Scout Show 2008 Spring Fundraiser... more information

Peanut Sale Flyer to mail

Leader's Guide

Spring 2008 Order Form


Endowment News - "The Gift that Keeps on Giving"

At the April 17th Annual Meeting all James E. West Fellows are invited to attend the evening reception at 6PM.
The Wests annually hold a reception for this year's current Silver Beaver receipents. Come and attend.

Heritage Dinner will be May 13th at the Petroleum Club. All Heritage Members or prospective members are invited. Dinner at 6:00pm. Quiet Fellowship and gathering prior to the dinner.

For information and reservations email mwright@longhorn.org

....more information.


FOS Update

Congratulations to the Mustang district and Alan Buchanan for leading the way. 100% of the goal was obtained!
. .. more information.

Here are the numbers so far:
2008 Goal Sheet

Thanks to our new Dig Scouting Club Members. District Executives will start delivering Shovels now.

Call Michael or Renee at Finance 817-231-8500 with ideas and problems.


New Chartered Organizations
H.Y.P.E. (Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence) has chartered 2 new Cub Scout packs in Arlington.
Mount Olive Baptist Church in Ft. Worth has started a new Troop.
Richfield Christian Church in Waco has organized a new Troop,
Randall Turner, Attorney has organized a Law/Government Explorer Post this month.

Many other new units are in the process of organizing this month!

For more information on how you can help organize a new unit contact your District Executive - Waco (254) 772-8932, Hurst - (817) 231-8500.

... more information.


Philmont International Scouting Trek
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.

New Eagle Scout Rank Application

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.


Lockheed Community Grant Information
Information for the Lockheed community grant has been added to the Friends of Scouting page...more information

Distinguished Citizen 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.


Popcorn Update
Popcorn Celebration is Jan. 19th, this coming Saturday. All unit popcorn kernels with sales over 10,000 were invited and District Kernels. This year we had 40 units sell over 10,000 and this helped us make our goal this year. Our highest selling unit was Pack 62, Tonkawa District and they sold 28,496. Whew, that is alot of popcorn!

2007 Show and Sell Totals:
1. District 27, Roadrunner sold the most 84,564
2. District 30, Tejas sold 84,108
3. District 34, Topsonah sold 71, 898

2007 Take Order Totals:
1. District 34, Topsonah sold the most 190,566
2. District 33, Lakeview sold 176,476
3. District 36, Mustang sold 134,940

... more information.


Eagle Scout/Advancement News

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


Baylor Merit Badge College
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.


Highland Games
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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Lakeview Lodge Retreat and Conference Center
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


Fantom Fun House Update
This year was great! The crowd was huge at the park and the weather couldn't have been nicer. Tens of Thousands of park goers mustarded up enough courage to make it through the House of Wax, and Bloody Mary's Circus of Fear. Part of the proceeds raised every year goes to help build council programs and maintain our camps. Many volunteers came out to help this year making it a tradition for many scouting units in the council. Thank you so much for another successful year at Six Flags. Make sure to put in on your calendar for next year. We are always looking for a dedicated actors and helpers. Make sure to check out our website for the sign up form and other information for 2008... more information.


New Location for Fort Worth Scout Shop
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


Twin Arrows JLT Courses
Click on the ttile or visit the Training section for more information and registration forms on 2007 Twin Arrows Youth Leader Training Courses.


Scouting Anniversary Award
Click on the title for the recognition award form for Scouting Anniversary Month activities and service projects.


Scouting for Food Drive
Click on the title for information and resources for conducting a Scouting for Food drive for your local food pantries.


Philmont Training Center Courses
Click on the title for the Philmont Training Center conference schedule and Family Program information.


Support Our Troops!!
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.


Pack Family Camping Update July 2006
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.

Cub Outdoor Activity Award
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.

Texas Badge Requirements and Application on the FORMS Page
THe application and requirements for the Cub Scout and Boy Scout TEXAS BADGES are posted on the Forms Page.
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Last Updated: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 4:47 PM

Cub Scout Program News
Boy Scout Program News
Venture Program News


News & Updates
Texas High Adventure Video CD
New Online Training Courses:
- Youth Protection - English
- Youth Protection - Spanish
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat

New Religious Emblems Page
Eagle Processing Changes
District & Council Training Event Calendar

Cub Scout Family Camping Policy
Camps & High Adventure
Council Philmont Contingent 2009 Guidelines
Jamboree 2010 - Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting

Program Calendars
Cub Scout Events Calendar
Boy Scout & Varsity Events Calendar
Venturing Events Calendar

New Training Calendars

Coming Events
Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Family Adventures
Fall Festival & Haunted Hayrides
Score-O
Rocket Academy
Cub Scout Fun Day
Cub Scout Fish-O-Rees
Cub Leader Pow Wow
CUB-O 2008
Webelos Woods
Spring-O
BB & Archery Training
Cub Scout Day Camp - Pirates 2008

Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturing
Score-O - Oct 20
Haunted Hayride Spooking
Haunted House at Six Flags
COPE Facilitator Training - Oct 27-28
Scottish Highland Games - Nov 10
Venturing Living History Events
Winter Camp - Dec 26-30
US Cavalry Winter Camp Dec 26-31
Klondike Derby - Mar 15
Spring-O - Mar 29-30
Spring Canoe Race - Postponed to May 17
Rock Climbing Trainings
Adventure Race 2008 - Postponed to May 2009
Venturing Ranger Camp 2008 - July 6



General News
Council Philmont Contingent 2009 Guidelines
Author Reviews Chisholm Trail Adv.
Philmont Training Classes
Cub Scout Family Camping Policy

New State Parks for Family Camping
Guidelines for Pre-Camp Swim Tests
Scouting Magazine Features Score-O
Youth Protection Policy
Unit Accounts
YPT Instructor Materials Order Form
Changes in Insurance
Climbing and Rappelling Policy









Wood Badge Courses


Wood Badge is the premier adult leadership develop course for the Boy Scouts of America. It teaches contemporary leadership and team-building skills in a comfortable outdoor setting. Go to the Wood Badge page to see a photos of the recent Wood Badge courses. Course Information for the Spring Wood Badge Course at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch is now posted on the Wood Badge page.

Campmaster Corps
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.


Spirit of the Eagle Award
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.


Electronic Eagle Scout Application Process
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.


Looking for Boats & Trucks: Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, Sailboats, Ski Boats, Pontoon Boats
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.


Seven Times!
from Ellie Morrison, Membership Vice Pres.
That’s how many times a youth or a family needs to be made aware of Scouting, encouraged, or “invited” before they will seriously consider joining Scouting. SEVEN times—and usually within a 7 day period according to the latest research from BSA's National Council.

But that’s impossible, you say. Typically we send two flyers to school and do a “Boy Talk”—and that is if the school will let us in the door!

But it is possible—did you know that last year the Longhorn Council was number one in the nation for our size council for fall recruiting? We did it by thinking about the seven times rule.

Your Council Membership Committee brainstormed and came up with a list of ways to “invite” a boy to join Scouting. Some of them cost money, others don’t—but the units that utilized additional ways to invite a boy to join had great rallies. This is the latest list for you.

*Personal invitation—boy to boy, parent to parent
*Business cards—make business cards for each Scout on the computer and ask that he hand them out at school—include rally information
*Information booth at School—Back to School, Meet the Teacher, Open House, school carnivals, etc.
*Flyers on windshields—in the school parking lot, at church, at Day Camp or the first football game—the CARPOOL line
*Marquees—at school, church, bank—also think “rented temporary one”
*Newspaper ad
*Newspaper “bulletin board”—local news or church newspaper
*Uniforms at school—boys wear theirs the day of the rally, parents eat lunch at school in uniform or just come inside to pick up a child
*Magnetic sign for your car
*Sponsoring organization—they are as interested in recruitment as you are. What about something in the bulletin, newsletter, where ever they make announcements? What about Boy Talks in Sunday School—for boys and for parents? What about a letter from the pastor? An announcement on Sunday morning?
*Stickers—Council has some print your own message—distribute at school or church
*Address labels—really cheap—check the ads you get in the mail—it doesn’t have to have an address, just 3 lines of type.

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A Message from the Endowment Committee
The Longhorn Council strives to be strong in membership, leadership, program, and facilities - especially camping facilities. Your financial support helps make it possible To initiate recruiting strategies, to develop leadership training courses, to conduct a variety of interesting programs, and to increase and maintain required facilities - especially suitable camps.

Capital expenditures are required and made each year to keep the Longhorn Council camps up to standards required by the Boy Scouts of America. Old, worn out equipment must be replaced with new equipment. Old buildings require repairs, and new buildings are needed to meet expanding needs.

You can help provide the financial support required to meet the many needs of our Longhorn Council. There are many ways in which you can do your part. Please look at your options, and then find a way to be as generous as possible in your support. All contributions are very welcome and appreciated. Click here for more information on Friends of Scouting gifts and planned endowment giving.
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