december 2014 january 3, 2015
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december 2014 january 3, 2015
The FULL CIRCLE DECEMBER 2014 JANUARY 3, 2015 “Like” our Facebook page to stay up-to-date on happenings within the Circle Ten Council. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Circle-Ten-Council/60226995338 TABLE OF CONTENTS Staff Directory...........................................................................................................................................................................................3 I’m a New Leader! What Do I Do?..........................................................................................................................................................4 Circle Ten Council Social Media.............................................................................................................................................................5 Scouting for Food......................................................................................................................................................................................6 High Adventure News..............................................................................................................................................................................7 World Scout Jamboree..............................................................................................................................................................................9 Camping News........................................................................................................................................................................................10 Wood Badge............................................................................................................................................................................................12 Adventures in Art at the National Scouting Museum........................................................................................................................14 Eagle Scout News: Sons of the American Revolution Scholarship, Eagle Photography................................................................15 District News .........................................................................................................................................................................................17 Community Events.................................................................................................................................................................................31 WinterFest, Dallas Stars Scout Game, AT&T Stadium Scout Sleepover, Mesquite Arena - ArenaCross, Dallas Sidekicks, Allen Americans, Dallas Summer Musicals Circle Ten Council Staff Director of Field Services, Greg Balog Central Service Area Field Director, James Parnell - 214-902-6729 Cimarron District Executive, Daniela Rios - 214-902-6730 Mustang District Director, Pete Peterson - 214-902-6725 Mustang District Executive, Michael Garcia - 214-902-6731 West Park Sr. District Executive, Ezra Hernandez - 214-902-6757 Wisdom Trail District Executive, Andrew George - 214-902-6739 East Central Service Area Field Director, Michael Hunt - 214-902-6720 Blackland Prairie District Executive, Alberto Saucedo - 214-902-6756 Eastern Skies Sr. District Executive, Ophelia Phillips - 214-902-6728 Northern Trail District Executive, Matt Fortuna - 214-902-6743 Tejas Caddo District Executive, Giovanni Angon - 214-902-6741 Eastern Service Area Field Director, Ken Camp - 214-902-6724 Duck Creek Sr. District Executive, Adrian Rivas - 214-902-6736 East Trinity Trails District Executive, Ryan Kinkade - 214-509-2120 Golden Arrow District Executive, Reece Hanson - 214-509-2114 Texas Skies District Executive, Marjorie Malig - 214-902-6752 Tonkawa District Executive, Ryan Masteller - 214-509-2119 214-902-6785 Northern Service Area Field Director, Jordan Ray - 214-509-2108 Service Area Membership Director, Maribeth Hughes - 214-509-2121 Eagle Trail Sr. District Executive, VACANT - 214-509-2117 Iron Horse Sr. District Executive, Frank Griffin - 214-902-6758 Lone Star District Executive, Tim Mason - 214-509-2116 Northern Lights District Executive, Ron Settele - 214-509-2115 Texoma Valley District Executive, Austin O’Neil - 214-509-2113 Southwestern Service Area Field Director, Roger Derrick - 214-902-6723 Five Trails District Executive, VACANT - 214-902-6747 Mountain Lake District Executive, Michael Clanahan - 214-902-6740 North Star Sr. District Executive, Bradley Falatko - 214-902-6744 Southern Star District Executive, William Kimsey - 214-902-6751 Trinity Woods District Executive, Laura Eggleston - 214-902-6750 LFL Service Area Director, Espie Randolph, Jr. - 214-902-6718 Exploring Director, Carlos Coronado - 214-902-6721 Learning for Life Executive, Sherri Wood - 214-902-6745 Exploring Executive, Clarisa Figueroa - 214-902-6746 Support Services Director of Support Services, Scott Ferguson - 214-902-6777 Camping Director, Scott Arrington - 214-902-6778 Program Director, Karen Thunert - 214-902-6776 IT & Communications Director, Greg Taylor - 214-902-6710 Operations Manager, Dick Corcoran - 214-902-6709 Finance Services Director of Finance Service, Don Burke - 214-902-6711 Development Director, Jim Sullivan - 214-902-6708 Marketing Director, Brandi Mantz - 214-902-6794 Social Media Director, Greg Mazen - 214-902-6749 Executive Staff Scout Executive/CEO, Pat Currie - 214-902-6701 Deputy Scout Executive/COO, David Williams - 214-902-6712 Circle Ten Council Camps Clements Scout Ranch/Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp 11217 FM 2970, Athens 75751 Roy Cassel, Camp Ranger; Sam King, Asst. Ranger 903-675-3781 phone 903-677-3971 fax Camp Wisdom/Billy Sowell Scout Camp/Shirley Sowell Cub World 6400 Redbird Lane, Dallas 75236 Dan Minnick, Camp Ranger; Preston Larman, Asst. Ranger 972-298-3177 phone 972-298-0145 fax Constantin/Jack D. Furst Aquatics Base 3003 Park Road 36, Graford 76449 Shae Smith, Camp Ranger 940-779-2131 phone 940-779-2131 fax Camp James Ray David Carson, Camp Ranger; Frisco Reid, Asst. Ranger 1931 Mill Creek Road, Pottsboro 75076 903-786-2591 phone 903-786-3943 fax “I’m a new leader! What do I do?” To better understand the required trainings for your registered position in the pack, troop, team, crew, ship, or post, see below. All courses - except those marked with an asterisk (*) - are available online at myscouting.org. A complete list of trainings is available at scouting.org/training/adult. All leaders must complete Youth Protection Training (YPT) every two years ـa requirement for rechartering. Cub Scout Leader-Specific Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster YPT, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific*, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills* Venturing Committee Member/ Committee Chairman Venturing YPT, Venturing Adult Leader Training* Cub Den Leader/Assistant Cub Den Leader YPT, Den Leader Job Specific Varsity Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader YPT, Varsity Adult Leader Training*, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills* Exploring Tiger Cub Den Leader/Assistant Tiger Cub Den Leader YPT, Tiger Leader Job Specific Webelos Leader/Assistant Webelos Leader YPT, Webelos Leader Job Specific Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster YPT, Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster Job Specific Pack Training YPT (specific to unit), Pack Trainer Job Specific Pack Committee Member/ Committee Chairman YPT, Pack Committee Job Specific Boy Scout LeaderSpecific Troop Committee Member/Committee Chairman YPT, Troop Commmittee Challenge Varsity Team Committee/ Committee Chairman YPT, Troop Committee Challenge Venturing Leader-Specific Venturing Advisor/Assistant Venturing Advisor Venturing YPT, Venturing Adult Leader Training All Registered Positions Exploring YPT, Exploring Adult Leader Training* Other Chartered Organization Rep (COR) YPT (specific to unit), This Is Scouting, Training the COR* Unit College Scouter Reserve YPT Circle Ten Council Social Media Attention Scouts, Scoutmasters, family and friends of Scouting: The Circle Ten Council of Boy Scouts of America is constantly growing and looking for new ways to spread the mission of Scouting: To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Our greatest asset is YOU! You love Scouting and you want all of your friends and family to love Scouting as well, right? Please help us spread the word by following us on Social Media. v Facebook: Find us by searching Circle Ten Council v Twitter: Our official twitter handle is @Circle10BSA v Instagram: Username CircleTenCouncil v Pinterest: Username Circle Ten Council v YouTube: Circle Ten Council, BSA In addition to following us, share your experiences with us by posting to our page and sending us information you would like to see shared with your fellow Scouts. Explore. Engage. Invite. F O R SCOUTING FOOD As we enter the holiday season we are surrounded by images of joy, excitement and celebration. But even in the midst of this festivity, thousands of people in our community are hungry with almost half of these being children. And, the need is growing every day. Through Scouting for Food, we have the opportunity to help alleviate this need. Through this cooperative effort, we will make this the largest food drive in the Circle Ten Council’s history. Our role will be two fold. On February 7th and February 14th, our Scouts will again canvas the neighborhoods, knocking on doors and collecting food that will be delivered directly to food pantries within your community. For other ways to help, such as assisting with the unloading at the pantries, please contact your unit leader, district’s Scouting for Food Chair, or your district executive. We know that your unit calendar is full, but this is a worthy cause and we urge your unit to be a part of it – and to enable your leaders and Scouts to be a part of it. Your district Scouting for Food Chair will be contacting units soon for your commitment. More information is available on http://www.circleten.org/scouting-for-food. Help Scouts Feed the Hungry HIGH ADVENTURE NEWS Circle Ten Philmont Day Saturday, October 18th from 9 a.m. until about noon we will have a couple of presentations to assist units preparing for a Philmont trek next summer. Philmont is sending a representative to provide information about Philmont and planning for your trek. We will also have a presentation on equipment. Advisors, youth and parents are welcome to the meeting at the John D. Murchison Scout Office, 8605 Harry Hines. Philmont 2015 Circle Ten has a few crews available for next summer. The first group departs June 11, 2015 and returns June 24, 2015 and the second group departs June 23, 2015 and returns July 6, 2015. There will be some opportunities to go to Philmont next summer for individuals and small groups. Philmont participants must be 14 years of age prior to arrival OR completed 8th Grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation. If you’re interested email Scott Ferguson and Doug Latimer for details. [email protected] and [email protected]. Northern Tier 2015 Limited space still available at Northern Tier for the 2015 winter and summer program season. 2015 Northern Tier participants must be 14 years of age OR completed 8th Grade and be at least 13 years of age by the date of arrival. Call Northern Tier at 218-365-4811 to check on availability. Sea Base 2015 Sea Base has a limited number of opportunities for the summer of 2015. Log on their system soon and see if there is an adventure your unit would like to do. Click on the following link and login to check it out. https://scoutnet. scouting.org/seabase/ Philmont 2016 - NEW PROCESS FOR PHILMONT DIRECT CREWS Beginning in 2016, any unit will be able to attend in consecutive years. Unit reservation requests for 2016 Expeditions for Philmont Scout Ranch will be made online beginning Wednesday, October 29 thru Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Please read this information completely for instructions on the process, fees, and attendance requirements for Philmont. The following information is provided to assist your unit in placing a reservation request: From Wednesday, October 29 thru Wednesday, November 19, 2014, reservation requests will be accepted online for 12-day and 7-day Expeditions. This is strictly a random draw and an entry on October 29, 2014 will be treated equally as an entry on November 19, 2014. Click on the following link for more information. http://philmontscoutranch.org/Camping/TrekPlanning/HowToReserve.aspx#inline_register Philmont 2016 Drawing for Circle Ten Council Contingent crews will be held during the lunch break at the University of Scouting, January 3rd. Details will be shared later. Northern Tier 2016 Click on the following link to sign up for information. http://www.ntier.org/Reservations/LotteryInfo.aspx Sea Base 2016 Reservation requests for 2016 begin on January 15th 2015 and will end February 15th 2015. We will then conduct a Lottery and you will be notified as to the results by email. Triple Crown of National High Adventure Award & Grand Slam of National High Adventure Award The Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association (SAA) in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America have authorized the issuance of a special certificate and patch to honor those Scouts and Scouters who have participated in at least one qualified high adventure program at three National High Adventure Bases operated by the Boy Scouts of America. The SAA created the Triple Crown of National High Adventure Award (Triple Crown) in 1996 to both promote all National High Adventure programs and help identify those Scouts with a thirst for High Adventure who may potentially be interested in serving on the staff of the Northern Tier and other High Adventure programs. The Boy Scouts of America’s National High Adventure Bases are: Northern Tier High Adventure Program (Northern Tier), Philmont Scout Ranch (Philmont), Florida National High Adventure Sea Base (Florida Sea Base), and Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base (The Summit). The Grand Slam of National High Adventure Award honors those who have participated in at least one qualifying high adventure program at all of the Boy Scouts of America’s National High Adventure Bases: Northern Tier High Adventure Program (Northern Tier), Philmont Scout Ranch (Philmont), Florida National High Adventure Sea Base (Florida Sea Base), and Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base (The Summit). The patch for The Grand Slam Award has not been finalized yet and applications are not being accepted at this time. Details will be released on the following web page soon. http://www.holry.org/TripleCrownAward/ Who May attend? Participants Unity and harmony. Friendship and peace. All that and more is reflected in the Kanji character 和 (WA), in Japanese culture, and in the 23rd World Scout Jamboree. Make plans now to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event, where Scouts and Venturers from around the world will meet at the intersection of tradition and innovation to explore energy, technology, and harmony. Eligible participants must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America as a Boy Scout or Venturer and have been born between July 27, 1997, and July 28, 2001. These age ranges are set by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and are not negotiable. International Service Team (IST) To join the IST at the jamboree, you need to have turned 18 at the start of the camp, July 28, 2015. Leaders All Boy Scouts of America leadership must meet the requirements listed on the adult leader Web page at www.scouting.org/worldjamboree. In addition, councils must first give their approval to applicants. Selection will then be made under the direction of each regional director. Registration and Payment Registration and payment of fees will be done online. The Web address for general information is www.scouting.org/ worldjamboree. The cost of participation in the 23rd World Scout Jamboree is as follows: Adult Leader and Youth Participant— $5,750 International Service Team— $2,000 The registration system will be live soon. Watch the general information website for more details. 130-310 2013 Printing CAMPING NEWS Accepting Staff applications We are now Accepting Summer Camp Staff Applications for all summer camp positions. Check out the new Summer Camp Staff page HERE for eligibility requirements, a complete list of positions, 2015 summer schedule, and interview dates. You can also find a downloadable application or follow the links to the all new online application! Winter Camp As the leaves start to change and the relentless summer heat finally starts to subside, its time to start planning for WINTER CAMP at Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp! Click HERE for the Circle Ten Council 2014 Winter Camp page featuring the leaders guide and the new Merit Badge Addendum (available October 15) and all the information that you need to plan your Winter Camp adventure. Staff reports on December 26, and the check in for troops will begin on December 27. Cost is $35 per person and you can sign up through campmaster HERE. Calling All Adult Leaders Who Love to Shoot! What do you think the most commonly earned elective merit badges are? Rifle Shooting (13), followed quickly by Archery (17) and finally Shotgun Shooting (26). What’s common among all these? The need for trained and certified Adult leaders. That’s right in order for the Scouts, and Venturing Crews to participate in these activities, units, districts and councils need to a have a large group of trained adult leaders for these three activities. Fortunately Circle Ten has an active certification process in place and offers certification classes in Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Range Safety Officer and Archery throughout the year. Check out the Circle Ten Shooting Sports website (http://www.C10ShootingSports.org) or the Shooting Sports Supplemental Training Page on the Circle Ten website (http://circleten.org/shooting-sports) for more information and a list of classes and dates. You can sign up for the classes directly from either webpage. The Scouts and Venturing Crews need you! Shooting Sports Merit Badge Completion Opportunity Is your unit’s records full of Scouts who have partials in the Shooting Sports merit badges - Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, and/or Archery? Well then we have the perfect day for you and your Scout. On Saturday, January 17, 2015 the Circle Ten Shooting Sports Committee will be holding a Shooting Sports Merit Badge Completion Day. The purpose of this class is to help the Scouts get those last few incomplete requirements that have been hanging around. We will have merit badge counselors and shooting instructors available during the event to work with the Scout on open requirements and help the Scouts with their shooting for score requirement. Scouts will need to sign up for the class, by using the events list on the Circle Ten Shooting Sports Website (http://www.c10shootingsports.org/EventsList.html) and clicking on the “View Details” link for the merit badge they wish to complete. This will display a page about the event and contains a link to a form that must be filled out in order to register for the class. In this form the Scout must list the specific requirements he wants to get completed at the event. Scouts may work on a reasonable number of requirements during the day, so that everyone who signs up can get an opportunity to finish up the missing requirements. This is NOT a class designed to start on the merit badge. The Scout will need to have researched and come prepared to answer any of the non-shooting requirements with the counselors. Also transportation to and from Camp TRJ will be the responsibility of the Scout (or troop) along with any food for meals during your time at the event. We look forward to seeing you there and getting those merit badges completed. Mailing address on next panel Name Address City Evening Phone Day Phone E-mail address (Circle one) Pack, Troop, Team or Crew No. Adult Scouting position ZIP ↑↑↑ I want to participate in (check one): □ Wood Badge 112 □ Wood Badge 113 □ Wood Badge 114 □ Wood Badge 115 □ Wood Badge 116 I have completed (Please check all that apply): □ Youth Protection □ This is Scouting or New Leader Essentials □ Troop Committee Challenge □ Leader Specific Training: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturing □ BALOO □ SM/ ASM Leader Specific Training □ Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills □ Powder Horn □ Trainer’s EDGE Or Visit us online at: www.circleten.org/wood-badge Wood Badge Training Circle Ten Council, BSA 8605 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75235 Please mail interest form to: Wood Badge 116 – Camp Wisdom Course Director – George Lankford Dates: January 29-31, 2016 and February 19-21, 2016 Wood Badge 115 – Camp James Ray Course Director – Chad Packard Dates: September 24-26 and October 15-17, 2015 Wood Badge 114 – Philmont - PTC Course Director – Joe Stallard Dates: August 16-22, 2015 – Weeklong Course Wood Badge 113 – Camp James Ray Course Director – Susie Bishop Dates: April 10-12 and April 24-26, 2015 Wood Badge 112 – Camp Wisdom Course Director – Jimmy Greenwood Dates: January 23-25 and February 6-8, 2015 CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL COURSE SCHEDULE For ALL Leaders in Scouting Wood Badge Badge. neckerchief and woggle that are Wood will earn the recognition; beads, plan of action. Upon completion, you course. You will create and carry out a what you learned in the practical The second part is a plan to apply • Leading to Make a Difference • Tools of the Trade • Models for Success • Bringing the Vision to Life • Living the Values of Wood Badge: concepts that underlie the five themes opportunity to learn skills and experience where you have the weekends, or one week, of practical The first part is the two 3-day Scouting and Venturing Scouting. Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity from all areas of Scouting – Cub Wood Badge brings together leaders WHAT IS IT? Wood Badge • Completed an Annual Health Form outdoor environment. • Capable of functioning safely in an for their Scouting position. • Completed the basic training courses an adult leadership role.) They do not need to be registered in Protection guidelines are followed. long as the appropriate Youth (Youth 18 and older may attend as • Be a registered member of the BSA following prerequisites: Scouters may apply if they have met the learning as Scouters. new levels of personal growth and youth and other adults, and go on to skills, extend their understanding of Baden-Powell, to help leaders hone their training course started by Robert S.S. Wood Badge is a comprehensive Everyone should attend! WHO SHOULD ATTEND? will your Scouts! experience and, more importantly, so greatly from the Wood Badge As an adult leader you will benefit ships. Varsity teams, Venturing crews and for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, men and women who serve as mentors together in one dynamic course the Across the nation, Wood Badge brings program possible. trained leaders deserve the best Scouts deserve trained leaders and WHY ATTEND WOOD BADGE? Calling all Scouts and Siblings! Need a gift for your parents or grandparents? Ever wanted to learn what it takes to become an artist? Now is your chance! There's MORE! Cub Scouts attending You Can Paint will finish their Academics Belt Loop for Art, and several requirements for the Academics Pin for Art are completed during the Magic of Silk Screening. What You Can Paint oil painting workshop Magic of Silk Screening workshop When Saturday, December 13, 2014 You Can Paint - 10 a.m. Magic of Silk Screening - 1 p.m. Where National Scouting Museum 1329 W. Walnut Hill Lane Irving, Texas 75038 Cost $15 per person / per class What to Bring For Magic of Silk Screening ONLY - bring a plain, white t-shirt Call (972) 580-2476 today to reserve a spot! Eagle Scout News Tell your Eagle Scout story by emailing [email protected] for possible inclusion in upcoming Circle Ten Council communications. Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Scholarship Open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application (the application year is the calendar year, January 1 to December 31). The year that the Eagle was awarded is not restricted. College plans do not need to be completed in order to receive the scholarship. One scholarship award is given to the state winner - $2,500. You may apply more than one year if you meet the age requirements but no more than $2,500 total may be granted to any one Eagle Scout by the Texas Society Eagle Scout Contest. The winner of the Texas Society Contest is forwarded on to the National Society Contest. Complete applications must be received no later than January 15th. More information may be found at http://www.txssar.org/eagle.htm. Dallas Woods & Waters Foundation The Woods and Waters Foundation (WWF) is an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization which works closely with the Dallas Woods and Waters Club (DWWC) to establish mutually compatible charitable goals. Their mission is to ensure the future of the great outdoors through conservation, preserving wildlife, restoring habitats, and educating youth in the outdoor disciplines and the preservation of our natural resources. They also strive to develop charitable contributions and gifts in order to further our mission and to assist other charitable organizations with similar goals and objectives. WWF offers $100 donations for assistance on Eagle Scout Service Projects. They require a written request describing the project and the board will select one Scout each month to receive $100 for use on their project. WWF only asks that the Scout submit an article and pictures of the completed project for their use in upcoming issues of the DWWC monthly newsletter. Request should be sent to: Woods and Waters Foundation 1221 W. Campbell Road, Suite 215 Richardson, TX 75080 (214)570-8700 CIMARRON DISTRICT Serving Seagoville, Pleasant Grove, South East Dallas December 2 District Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm, First United Methodist Church of Seagoville 4 Key 3 2015 Goal Setting Meeting, 6:30 pm, Dallas Office, 8605 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75235 5-7 Order of the Arrow Induction Weekend, Camp Trevor Rees-Jones 9 Risk Management Meeting, 7:00 pm, Dallas Office, 8605 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 11 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm, FUMC of Seagoville 11 District Commissioner’s Meeting, 8:00 pm, FUMC of Seagoville 12 Final Unit Popcorn payments due 12-13 Central Service Area CHILL O REE 17 Camp Card Chair Orientation, 7:00 pm, Dallas Office, 8605 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 20 Recharter Clinic, February Units, 9:00 am, Dallas Office, 8605 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75235 (upstairs) January 1 New Year’s Day, Office closed 3 University of Scouting, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, SMU campus 8 District Committee Meeting-TENTATIVE, 7:00 pm, FUMC of Seagoville 15 District Roundtable Meeting, 7:00 pm, FUMC of Seagoville 15 District Commissioner’s Meeting, 8:00 pm, FUMC of Seagoville 15 Recharter Turn-in - February Units 31 District Breakfast, 9:00 am, FUMC of Seagoville 2015 District Chair I would like to welcome our 2015 District Chair, Dr. Alan Seay. Dr. Seay is the Superintendent/CEO at A+ Charter Schools, Inc., right here in Dallas, Texas. He attended the University of North Texas where he earned his Doctorate in Educational Administration. Dr. Seay has been happily married for thirty years, and is an active member of both the Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Grove, as well as the Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce. He wishes to let everyone know about his excitement for the upcoming year serving the Cimarron district and the boys of Southeast Dallas and Seagoville. University of Scouting University of Scouting, a supplemental training for adult leaders, will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 7:00 am to 5:00 pm at the SMU campus. You may pre-register online for $30 at Campmaster until December 29, 2014. Checkin and walk-up registration will start at 7:00 am at $40 per person. Courses offered will be: College of Cub Scouting, College of Boy Scouting, College of Venturing, College of Commissioner Science, and College of General Studies. Don’t forget to sign up! MUSTANG DISTRICT Serving Wilmer, Hutchins, Oak Cliff December 1 District Committee Meeting 12 Popcorn Money Turn In 12-13 Central Service Area Chill-o-ree 18 District Commissioner’s Staff Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – Christ Episcopal Church 18 Cub Scout/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable – 7:00 p.m. – Christ Episcopal Church 25 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! January 1 Happy New Year!!! 3 Climb the Cliff Fundraiser – 10:00 a.m. - Oak Cliff Tower - 400 S. Zang Blvd. 3 University of Scouting 15 District Commissioner’s Staff Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – Christ Episcopal 15 Cub Scout/Boy Scout Leader Roundtable – 7:00 p.m. – Christ Episcopal Church 30 Mustang District Dinner – 7:00 p.m. - Christ Episcopal Church Mustang District Dinner Put it on your calendar!!! This is the one time a year where all of us from every branch of Scouting in Oak Cliff come together to get to know each other some, look and feel good, and recognize each other’s dedication and accomplishment in bringing positivity and fun to the youth in our area. University of Scouting The University of Scouting is an adult leader’s learning adventure! It is an action-packed, fun-filled single day of supplemental training where you choose the sessions you wish to take. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers and professionals who will help you enhance your ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the Scouts. For more information or to register go to: http://circleten. org/university-scouting Climb the Cliff 15 Stories in 2015 for $15 30 Stories for $20 (do it twice) 45 Stories for $30 (do it three times) Make plans to take the stairs in 2015 and join us for Climb the Cliff! Nearly 300 steps to the top of this 15-story building overlooking Oak Cliff with the best view in Dallas. Save the date and step up as Bison Giving Back (an Oak Cliff Alumni Association) raises money for Oak Cliff high school scholarships and climb the area’s largest multitenant building. Check them out on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ bgivingb Bobcat 90 Also now would be a good time to review your advancement records through the internet advancement system at www.circle10.org. Be sure that all your Scouts have received proper credit for the awards and badges now even if you are not presenting them until a later date. You can always go back in the system and print previous copies of your advancement reports. All your new Cub Scouts should have earned their Bobcat badge by now. It would not be a bad idea to present those badges at a pack ceremony to hold the interest of those young Scouts (and their parents) for a few more months. Contact our district’s Advancement Chair Laura Walsh for suggestions or if you have questions. Also feel free to ask your unit commissioner or district executive. Recharter Time to review our rosters and make sure we are on point with regard to YPT (Youth Protection Training). Remember this must be renewed every 2 years and we cannot process your charter until all registered adults are current. It is important to get these done on time for advancement and unit tenure purposes. It is also a major part of every known JTE (Journey to Excellence)!!! WEST PARK DISTRICT Serving Highland Park, University Park, West Dallas, Fair Park, Lindsey Park DECEMBER 2014 11 District Committee Meeting; 6PM @ Highland Park Presbyterian- Bell Center 11 West Park Roundtable; 7PM @ Highland Park Presbyterian- Bell Center 12 Popcorn money due to Circle Ten Council 13 Circle Ten Council Chill-O-Ree 18 District Commissioner Meeting; 7PM @ 4849 Greenville Ave. 24 Christmas Eve—Circle Ten Offices closed 25 Merry Christmas!— Circle Ten Offices closed 27 Winter Camp begins Congratulations to Pack 70 for having the highest popcorn sales in West Park District! Every fall, thousands of Scouts participate in the annual popcorn sale to help fund their programs and activities. This year, Pack 70 held the torch for most sales made, out of the 72 units that make up our district. Congrats, and thank you for leading our popcorn fundraiser! We’d also like to congratulate Pack 84 and Troop 518 for having the next highest sales in WestPark. They sure make selling popcorn look easy! Thank you to everyone who participated in the popcorn fundraiser this year! Remember to t urn in your prize orders as soon as possible, and to have all popcorn money turned in by December 12th! Annual District Recognition Dinner This dinner is held annually to recognize the dedication of Scouting units and volunteers in the West Park District during the past year, including Silver Beaver recipients, Special recognition CHEW and CHOMP awards, and the District Award of Merit. We have incredible volunteers and are looking forward to recognizing their commitment. January 23, 2015 6:00-9:00 pm Murchison Scouting Center (8605 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas) University of Scouting January 3, 2015 The University of Scouting is an action-packed, single day of supplemental training where you choose the sessions you wish to take. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers and professionals who will help you enhance your ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the Scouts. Please visit http://circleten.org/university-scouting to register. If you have any questions, contact our Training Chairman, Robert Higginbotham, at [email protected]. District Dinner Nominations Please visit http://westparkdistrict.org/activities to find more information, as well as nomination forms, on the West Park C.H.E.W. Awards, and District Awards of Merit. All nominations are due by January 1, 2015 to our Advancement Chair, Mojgan Withers, at advancement@ westparkdistrict.org. Roundtable This month’s Roundtable will feature a recharter clinic to assist your unit in all aspects of the rechartering process. Don’t miss out! EASTERN SKIES DISTRICT Serving Mesquite, Sunnyvale, Balch Springs December 4 District Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm - Cancel due to Annual and Goal Meeting 4 District Commissioners Meeting @7:00pm 4 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtable@7:00pm 4 Order of the Arrow@7:00pm Location for all: 2801 Skyline Dr. Mesquite Texas 5 Annual Business Meeting at the Council Office @ 5:00pm. 5 Goal Setting Meeting at the Council Office @ 6:30pm 5 Christmas in the Park 6 Trainer’s EDGE, Fairview Office 6 Commissioner’s Retreat Roundtable Roundtable is the best way to keep up with all the exciting things that are scheduled for the upcoming year in Circle Ten Council and Eastern Skies District. Roundtable is also a monthly program training that equips you to deliver the best possible program to the youth in your unit. All leaders in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing are encouraged to attend monthly. We look forward to seeing you all there!!! Eastern Skies Ring Out Please send Unit Membership Roster for Membership Inventory - past due November 1, 2014. Please send your roster ASAP! [email protected] or fax (972902-6797) Attention: Eastern Skies. Join Scouting All Year Round Have your Scouter to think of friends who would be interested in joining Scouting. Talk with their parents about the idea of joining Scouting. Then invite the family to a meeting or event. Bring A Friend Any Scout who recruits one new Scout on his own outside of School Night for Scouting, will earn the official “Circle Ten Council BSA “Recruiter Patch. Recruit a second new Scout and earn the “Prepared for Life BeAScout “patch. Eastern Skies District Family Friends of Scouting DatesSecond Request Need ASAP units date and location for your Blue and Gold Awards and Court of Honor. Youth Protection Please remember to take Youth Protection Training, log on to MyScouting.org and go to My Training. There you should find the “Youth Protection Training” link. It takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete online. If your member ID is linked to your MyScouting name, the YPT records will show up in the system. We suggest that you print out your certificate and either fax or bring it in to the Allen or Dallas office. Present the Flag-Opportunities Mr. Greg Noschese offers the opportunity for Scouts to present the flag at the Mesquite City Council Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month @ 3pm located at 707 Galloway at the Municipal Building. Please contact Mr. Noschese at [email protected] or contact Ophelia Phillips at [email protected] to put your unit on the agenda. Please provide the contact information. Camping Reminder to reserve your camp sites for winter and summer camp. If you’re looking for new activities for the Scouts - Special Promotions are online. Let the District know what you units are doing! Please make sure your units send information to be highlighted in the newsletter. Thanks for supporting Scouting! Ophelia Phillips, District Executive [email protected] 214-902-6728 Working Together for the Success of our Scouts! DUCK CREEK DISTRICT Serving Garland, Sachse, Rowlett December 2 4 31 Annual district Business mtg- Committee mtg/commisiioner mtg 7:00 pm Duck Creek District Roundtable 7:30 pm December recharters due January 3 University of Scouting- SMU 6 Annual district Business mtg- Committee mtg/commisiioner mtg 7:00 pm 8 Duck Creek District Roundtable 7:30 pm Recharters: Start working on your recharters now! Next training is Dec 4th at roundtable- Call Kim Huff at 469-387-5483 for information and your recharter codes. Camp Card Sales: Start thinking about card sales and getting your order in EAST TRINITY TRAILS DISTRICT Serving Wylie ISD, Rockwall County, Community ISD December 2 Combined District Committee and commissioner Meeting, Rockwall Rotary Club, 7pm 4 Roundtable, Williams Middle School, 625 E FM 552, Rockwall, TX 6 Trainers EDGE 18 Order of the Arrow, Chapter meeting 26-31 Winter camp TRJ 31 Recharter due January 3 University of Scouting 6 District committee meeting 8Roundtable 13 Commissioners meeting 24 District Dinner Roundtable Themes Cub Scouts: Re-charter Training Boy Scouts: Re-charter Training School night for scouting- We will be doing Re-charter training at the December Roundtable! Training- on the 6th of December, ETT is conducting Trainer’s EDGE. Please come out and get this valuable training! Upcoming Events- Unit Open Houses, Charter organization recruitment, and Popcorn pick-up! GOLDEN ARROW DISTRICT Serving South Plano, Plano ISD December 12 Commissioner’s Meeting-LDS Stake Church 2700 Round Rock Trail, Plano, 6:45 PM 12 District Roundtable-LDS Stake Church 2700 Round Rock Trail, Plano 7:30 PM January 8 District Committee Meeting, 1st UMC 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano 7:00 PM 13 Commissioner’s Meeting-LDS Stake Church 2700 Round Rock Trail, Plano, 6:45 PM 8 District Roundtable-LDS Stake Church 2700 Round Rock Trail, Plano 7:30 PM TEXAS SKIES DISTRICT Serving Kaufman and Van Zandt Counties December 4 District Committee Meeting in Canton 5-7 OA Induction Weekend @ TRJ 12 Popcorn Money Due Commissioner’s Meeting ROUNDTABLE 13 Chill-O-Ree at Camp Wisdom 24 Christmas Eve – Offices Closed 25 Christmas Day – Offices Closed 26 NYLT Session 6 @ JR 27 Venturing Winter Camp 29 Venturing Officer’s Association JANUARY 1 New Years Day - Offices Closed 3 2015 University of Scouting 5 DDCCS Committee Meeting 12 OA Lodge Banquet 18 Texas Skies District Dinner & Awards Banquet Day Camp 2014 Workshop 20 MLK Day – Offices Closed 24 Wood Badge 108 Weekend 30 Coordinated Council Program Committee Troop Recruitments For all middle schools (6th to 8th graders) in the Kaufman and Van Zandt areas there will be a couple of opportunities to join scouting! Scouts, bring your friends along and have them join in on the fun. Texas Skies Spring Camporee Texas Skies Camporee will be March 20-22, 2015 at Camp Meisenbach. Please contact Marjorie Malig or Harrell Dotson for additional information! Friends of Scouting Presentations Please call your District Executive, Marjorie Malig, at 210744-0608 to notify her of any events including Blue & Golds and Court of Honors coming up in December, and January. THANK YOU Thank you to all the Texas Skies volunteers that have helped in leadership roles in the council, the district, and the communities. Your time and efforts are truly appreciated! TONKAWA DISTRICT Serving Hunt and Rains Counties December 2014 4 District Commissioners Meeting 9 District Committee Meeting 11Roundtable 24-25Christmas 27-31 Winter Camp @ Trevor Reece Jones December Roundtable At this past roundtable we discussed online recharter for this next upcoming recharter season. Important things from this meeting included how to access the online recharter and the tutorial that is offered once the online recharter is accessed. All recharter access codes should have been sent out already. If you have not received your code, please email [email protected]. We will be having our next Rountable on December 11th and will be conducting Recharter for those units that come prepared and are ready. So please make plans to attend. It will be at 7:00 PM at the Greenville LDS Church. It is very important that we have 100% of our units represented at this event. NOTE: In order to access online recharter you must go to www.circleten.org then scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page. Under volunteer there will be a link that says RESOURCES, click it. After you have clicked that there will be another link called INTERNET RECHARTER, click it. It will bring you to another page where you can either take the tutorial or begin your units recharter. We also held face to face YPT. If you need your face to face YPT contact Tracy Lindsey or show up to the December Round Table. If you have any questions or concerns please call or email Ryan Mastellar at (214) 535-5669 or Ryan.mastellar@ scouting.org The wonderful time of Friends of Scouting has started. If your unit is planning on doing a family presentation, please contact Ryan Mastellar and get a date set for your unit’s FOS presentation. FIVE TRAILS DISTRICT Serving Irving and Coppell December 1 7:30 pm, Boy Scout Roundtable at Plymouth Park United Methodist 4 7:00 pm, District Committee Meeting at the National Museum 8 7:00 pm, Cub Scout Roundtable at Plymouth Park United Methodist 11 7:00 pm, District Commissioner Meeting at the National Museum January 5 7:30 pm, Boy Scout Roundtable at Plymouth Park United Methodist OA Satank Chapter Meeting Commissioner’s Meeting at 7:00 PM 8 7:00 pm, District Committee Meeting at the National Museum 12 7:00 pm, Cub Scout Roundtable at Plymouth Park United Methodist 17-18 Show-n-Do at Camp Wisdom 22 OA Chapter Annual Dinner Roundtable Roundtable is the best way to keep up with all the exciting things that are scheduled for the upcoming year in Circle Ten Council and Five Trails District. Roundtable is also a monthly program training that equips you to deliver the best possible program to the youth in your unit. All leaders in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing are encouraged to attend monthly. We look forward to seeing you all there!!! District Dinner District Dinner is January 30, 2015 at Double Tree Inn, 4441 W. John Carpenter Frwy., in Irving, TX at 7:00 pm Tickets are $26.00 per person (must be purchased in advance). Tickets are available at BSRT and Cub Scout Roundtables in January or by appointment with Pam Peveto or Clif Chamberlain. MOUNTAIN LAKE DISTRICT Serving Grand Prairie DECEMBER 4 District Committee Meeting – 7:00PM – Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce – Annual Business Meeting 11 District Roundtable Meeting – 7:00PM – LDS Church Grand Prairie 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day 31 New Year’s Eve DISTRICT DINNER As we wind down from the past year we begin to look at what we have accomplished in this time. Everyone is welcome to the annual Mountain Lake District Dinner on January 9, 2015, 7:00PM at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Prairie. This is a time to recognize the leaders in our district who have exemplified the Scouting Oath and Law as well as have fun! Additionally, we will have a guest speaker that evening to speak about the Scouting program. Friends of Scouting Breakfast Just a healthy reminder that our annual Mountain Lake Friends of Scouting Breakfast will be held on January 15, 2015 at 8AM in the Ruthe Jackson Center. We hope to see many faces from last year’s event, which was a success! TRAINING Have you done your online training lately? Or do you just need a refresher course? Be sure to check out www. myscouting.org!! Just login, or create a profile if you don’t have one, and train away!! The Youth Protection is due every 2 years. We as a district need to ensure our Scouts have trained leaders guiding them. Every Scout deserves a trained leader! Contact Jim Bratton at jim_bratton30@ hotmail.com to schedule a Face to Face training for YPT. We will be offering various trainings coming up. Remember that it is important to have trained leaders throughout our district. For additional trainings in Circle Ten Council please visit http://www.circle10.org/training . Order of the Arrow Are you in the Order of the Arrow? Make sure you are in attendance for the next OA meeting to find out! Contact your OA Advisor, Alan Larson at [email protected], for meeting information. NORTH STAR DISTRICT Serving Carrollton, Southern Lewisville, East Coppell, Northwest Dallas, Irving Popcorn A big thank you to all the people who came out to help sort popcorn at the warehouse and all the unit popcorn leaders that picked up their unit’s popcorn and made this year’s popcorn sale and delivery as smooth as possible. 2014 District Dinner 2014 District Awards Dinner and Eagle Scout recognition will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the LDS Stake Center in Carrollton beginning at 7:00 pm. The cost of the dinner is $20 per person (Babes Chick will be catered). Registrations can be made individually or as a group. If paying as a group, please list all individuals in the Additional Comments box. If you have any questions contact Debbie Chesley ([email protected]). Social Media Links for North Star District Did you know North Star District, OA Chapter and Circle 10 have a number of social media sites to get information from or to interact with the district leaders? On the district Facebook page we post pictures and event announcements, click here for that page. Our district popcorn kernel has created a group to share popcorn overages, under ages, and needs between units in the district, click here. Our OA chapter has both a Facebook group and page. Click here for the group. The chapter also has a webpage, click here. Beyond the district, the OA lodge has a website, click here. And Circle 10 has a group (click here), and a webpage (click here). These are all just other ways of getting information out to our members, so that they can get it in whatever is their favorite format. OA Chapter Elections Now is the time to schedule your unit’s OA chapter elections. Scheduling is done online on the chapter’s webpage, click here for a direct link to the scheduling page. FOS Unit Presentation Scheduling Now is the time to schedule your unit’s FOS Presentation. Scheduling is done online, click here for a direct link to the scheduling page. IF you have any questions regarding Family Friends of Scouting please contact Michelle Holcomb at the following e-mail: michelleholcomb@ verizon.net SOUTHERN STAR DISTRICT Serving Ellis County December 2014 2 6:00 PM, District Commissioner’s Meeting, LDS Church, 2418 Brown St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 2 7:00 PM, District Committee Meeting, LDS Church, 2418 Brown St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 January 2015 6 6:00 PM, District Commissioner’s Meeting, LDS Church, 2418 Brown St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 6 7:00 PM, District Committee Meeting, LDS Church, 2418 Brown St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 8 7:00 PM, District Roundtable, LDS Church, 2418 Brown St., Waxahachie, TX 75165 24 6:30 PM, District Dinner, Ellis County Expo Center Training Have you done your online training lately? Or do you just need a refresher course? Be sure to check out www.myscouting.org! Just log in, or create a profile if you don’t have one, and train away! The Youth Protection Training is due every 2 years. As a district, we need to ensure our Scouts have trained leaders guiding them. Remember that it is important to have trained leaders throughout our district. For additional training opportunities in Circle Ten Council, please visit http://www.circle10.org/training. District Recharter The deadline for the district recharter is rapidly approaching! Be sure to help out your unit’s representative in getting the recharter completed in a smooth and timely manner by ensuring that they have all of your required fees and correct contact information. Notes The meeting times and dates in both December and January are a bit out of the ordinary due to a few conflicts with events on the Council level and the busy holiday season. It was decided that a December roundtable would not be held because of low attendance over the past few years and the aforementioned busy holiday schedule. Thanks for everything you all do for Scouting, and have a safe and happy holiday season! TRINITY WOODS DISTRICT Serving Navarro and Henderson Counties December 2014 11 Combined District Meeting and Roundtable Christmas Party! at 7:00 PM, Trinidad Jr. High School, 105 W. Eaton St., Trinidad, TX January 2015 8 District Committee Meeting, Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:30 PM, Trinidad Jr. High School, 105 W. Eaton St, Trinidad, TX 15 Commissioner Meeting, Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Trinidad Jr. High School, 105 W. Eaton St, Trinidad, TX 15 Roundtable, Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 7:30 PM, Trinidad Jr. High School, 105 W. Eaton St., Trinidad, TX 15 Order of the Arrow Cayuga Chapter Meeting, Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 7:30 PM, Trinidad Jr. High School, 105 W. Eaton St., Trinidad, TX Roundtable Info Christmas Party!!! This month instead of having a separate District Committee Meeting, Commissioner’s Meeting, and Roundtable, we will meet together at 7 PM and have a Christmas party. There will be a White Elephant gift exchange for those that wish to participate, $10 limit please. Join us! Another Year in the Woods As 2014 comes to a close, let’s reflect back on the fun happenings in the Trinity Woods District. Rob Risko and his team kicked off the year with amazing barbecue for the Awards Banquet in January. Cub Fun Day and the Camporee events held in the spring at Clements Scout Ranch were a blast. And let’s not forget the wet and muddy but incredibly fun Time Travel Twilight Camp! Cubs and their families closed out the year with a beautiful weekend of camping during the Cowboy Up! Cuboree at Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. To close out the year - an extra chilly group campout - thanks to Chip Perryman for organizing that! We have come a long way this year, adding three new units to our district. Let’s welcome Ship 11 in Athens, Pack 252 in Kerens, and Pack 256 in Dawson. We are closing out the year with a positive increase in membership numbers, a feat that only a handful of districts have been able to achieve. The district’s success is a result of the hard work and dedication of volunteers who serve faithfully. As we look forward to 2015, the district is in great shape to continue growing and improving, which means a better program for Scouts and more opportunities to impact the lives of young men and women through Scouting. We have a strong team serving the District Committee and we are building a strong Commissioner Staff to better support units. Great things are happening in the Woods!!!! I’m excited to be a part of it! Whatcha’ doin??? If your unit is doing something fun and exciting and you would like to have it included in the newsletter, send it to [email protected] and I will gladly include it. Looking for activities to do with your Scouts? www.circleten.org/community-events Bookmark our Community Events webpage and check it often. We will be posting opportunities as they arise. •Winterfest •Dallas Stars •AT&T Stadium Scout Sleepover •Dallas Sidekicks •Dallas Summer Musicals What is Winterfest? Winterfest is the largest gathering in the United States catering to Venturers, Explorers and takes place annually in Gatlinburg, TN. Our event is the largest scout assembly that specifically targets co-ed youth ages 13-21, and allows them to participate in a variety of competitive and social activities throughout the weekend. When is Winterfest? February 6-8, 2015 Who can attend Winterfest? Winterfest is open to all currently registered Venturers, Explorers, and their adult leaders D A L L A S S T A R S BOY SCOUT DAYS! T H I S Y E A R ’ S P AT C H ! SATURDAY, NOV 15 SUNDAY, MAR 15 VS. WILD 1:00 PM VS. BLUES 5:00 PM COMMEMORATIVE DALLAS STARS SCOUT DAY PATCH AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $2 EACH PRE-GAME PARTY ON THE PLAZA 2 HOURS BEFORE GAME TIME ENJOY HOCKEY BINGO WITH THE CHANCE TO WIN GREAT STARS PRIZES $20 TERRACE SEATS $55 PLAZA SEATS $15 TERRACE SEATS $50 PLAZA SEATS BON US! THE L ARGEST GROUPS ON EACH NIGHT WILL BE CHOSEN TO TAKE PART IN SPECIAL IN - GAME EXPERIENCES! BOY SCOUT BUNDLE WITH A BOY SCOUT BUNDLE PACKAGE, BRING YOUR TROOP/PACK TO BOTH GAMES FOR AS LITTLE AS $30/PERSON! scout sleepover 2014 update December 5th 2014 5pm- 8am cub scouts The greatest scout sleepover yet is only a month away! Don’t be the only scouts to miss out on a night to remember at the home of our favorite team, the Cowboys! Earn requirements towards the “Flag Football” Belt Loop! boy scouts Earn requirements towards the “Athletics” Merit Badge! everyone is welcome to come out & participate! • Welcome Party • Self-Guided Tours • Mock NFL Combine • Movie on Big Screen • Campout on Field • Pizza & Popcorn Contact Name: Troop/Pack: Phone Number: For questions, please reach out to Email Address: COliN KElly Address: Ph: (817) 892-4524 Fax: (817) 892-4648 City: Zip: Individual Admission (under 20 guests): MiChAEl ShEA Ph: (817) 892-4651 Fax: (817) 892-4680 Group Admission (20+ guests): Credit Card Number: X $60= X $55= Exp: Signature: CID: Date: Deadline: Friday, November 28th *Dates are subject to change, pending AT&T Stadium Event Schedule *NO REFUNDS Boy Scout & NNIghtsdfsffsf At Cub Scout Night Mesquite Arena Friday & Saturday, December 5th – 6th, 2014 ARENACROSS at 7:30 pm / Doors Open at 6:30 pm Reserved Seat Everyone Pays Kid’s Price $10 Price Good For Scouts, Leaders, Family, and Friends When Ordered With Scouts Deadline to order tickets is Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 If your group wishes to sit together, tickets must be purchased at the same time. 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Both parks work closely with the North Texas Master Naturalist program and offer trained volunteer support to help coordinate and supervise Scout activities. *** For more information, please contact Dana Wilson, (972) 495-4482 or [email protected] 2014/2015 GROUP SCOUT DISCOUNT PRICES (for groups of 10 or more) SHOW PL7 PERFORMANCES PL8 Rear Orch Sides Sections B & F and Back Rows HH -‐ KK 3 Balcony $20 $25 $10 $15 rd A CHRISTMAS STORY Tues., December 2, 2014 at 7:30 PM Sun., December 7, 2014 at 1:30 PM Fri., December 12, 2014 at 7:30 PM THE KING AND I THE ILLUSIONISTS CINDERELLA Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 PM Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 PM $20 $10 Friday, March 27 at 7:30 PM Friday, April 3 at 7:30 PM $25 $15 Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 PM Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 PM Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 PM Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 PM Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30 PM Thursday, April 16 at 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 PM $25 $15 $30 N/A Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 PM $25 N/A THE VALUES OF SCOUTING ARE ENCOMPASSED BY THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW SCOUT OATH ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW; TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES; TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT. 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