November 2006 - January 2007 Scouter (page 7)

New Patch from the Bullock Texas State History Museum

Scouts of all levels are eligible to earn this new patch from the State History Museum. The goal of this patch is to encourage Scouts to explore their individual identity through stories of family, community and Texas history. To earn the patch Scouts, age 8-11, must complete four starred activities from a workbook and one additional activity from each section for a total of eight activities. For Scouts age 12-17 a total of ten activities are required. A sample workbook is available at the Council office for Scout leaders to review. For more information or to order a booklet, leaders can call (512) 936-4608 or email Education@TheStoryofTexas.com, subject line: Scout History Patch. A downloadable and printable PDF version of the booklet is also available on the museum’s website at www.TheStoryofTexas.com.

Winter Camp to be held
Dec. 27th—30th

Winter Camp at Camp Sol Mayer is a unique opportunity for Scouts to work toward merit badges required for Eagle progress award and in the indoor/outdoor experience. Troops will be allowed to arrive and set up camp on December 27. Yes! Even with chill in the air, each Scout will work on merit badges, most of which are not normally offered during a summer camp program. Camp fee will be $100.00 per Scout. The camp fee covers meals, program materials, insurance, and a patch. Advance registration of $25 must be in to the Scout Service Center in San Angelo as soon as possible, with full fee paid by December 10. To get a leaders guide or to reserve a spot today, call the council office at (325) 655 7107 or (800) 321 7107.

Good Turn for America
Tell Us About Your Service Projects

We want to hear about your Good Turn Projects you have done in the last several months. We know that Scouts across the nation are answering the call to service. Tell the story of how your den, pack, patrol, troop, team, crew, or ship is contributing to this effort. Go to the www.goodturnforamerica.org website and log in using your units login.

We have included your unit’s log in code in the Program Preview Packet or you can call the council office and ask Barbara for it again. Every Project you do can be added to the website. If you need help in inputting your hours, please call or stop by the Council office and we will help you.

After you input your projects, you will get a certificate online to take to the Council Scout Shop and can purchase this years Good Turn for America Patch. Anyone who worked on the project is eligible to receive a patch. If you need help, please call or stop by and we will help you input your units data.

Advancement : Positive recognition is important for boys and their families. The advancement plan provides fun and challenging experiences, by helping boys gain self-motivation and a sense of personal achievement, while strengthening family relationships. (Be sure to fill out an Advancement Report.)

Camp Rangers’ Minute

Sol Mayer is dry and the grass is short, we missed the rains in September. We are still in need of hay and feed for the horses. Anyone interested in helping with feed can call me at 325-396-2223 or 325-234-6242. We have ten horses to feed this winter. I will be winterizing Sol Mayer after Webelos Woods so when you register for weekend camping with Lisa at the office, be sure to let her know what campsite so I can have the water on and your latrine ready. Deer season is open and will not close until mid January. No hiking on the ranch allowed during hunting season.

Fawcett is closed during deer season but will open January 20th for troop camping. The Order of the Arrow held the fall ordeal at Fawcett on September 22-24 with crews to trim trees, build fence, general clean up, road work, plumbing, erosion repair, trimming trails, hauling brush and cleaning latrines. Lots of work was done and many good projects finished. Thank you for your support and hard work.

Please remember if your unit schedules a camp out at one of the camps and will be more than one hour late or cancel the camp-out please call my cell at 325-234-6242 or camp at 325-396-2223 and let me know.

Camp Ranger Mike Wallace

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