December 2013 newsletter

The

FULL

CIRCLE DECEMBER 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Staff Directory...........................................................................................................................................................................................3 University of Scouting.............................................................................................................................................................................4 Poptober, Scout Adventures at the National Scout Musuem............................................................................................................6 Scouting for Food....................................................................................................................................................................................7 Service Project Opportunities.................................................................................................................................................................8 Highlight: Silver Eagle Marching Band.................................................................................................................................................9 Winter Camp..........................................................................................................................................................................................11 High Adventure News...........................................................................................................................................................................12 Wood Badge............................................................................................................................................................................................14 National Youth Leadership Training.................................................................................................................................................15 Philmont Training Center.....................................................................................................................................................................16 Scout Shop News...................................................................................................................................................................................18 Central Service Area News Cimarron, serving Seagoville, South Dallas........................................................................................No Mustang, serving Wilmer, Hutchins, Dallas......................................................................................No West Park, serving Highland Park, Univeristy Park, Central Dallas...........................................No Wisdom Trail, serving Duncanville, DeSoto, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, South Dallas....................No

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East Central Service Area News Blackland Prairie, serving Addison, North Dallas...........................................................................No article Eastern Skies, serving Mesquite, Sunnyvale.......................................................................................No article Northern Trail, serving Richardson, Northeastern Dallas................................................................No article Tejas Caddo, serving East Dallas...........................................................................................................No article

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Eastern Service Area News Duck Creek, serving Garland, Sachse, Rowlett...................................................................................................................18 East Trinity Trails, serving Rockwall County.......................................................................................................................19 Golden Arrow, serving Plano, North Dallas.........................................................................................................................22 Texas Skies, serving Kaufman and Van Zandt Counties..................................................................................................26 Tonkawa, serving Hunt and Rains County..........................................................................................................................27 Northern Service Area News Eagle Trail, serving Allen..........................................................................................................................No article submitted Iron Horse, serving Frisco, Prosper, Celina..........................................................................................No article submitted Lone Star, serving McKinney, Anna, Farmersville, Melissa, Princeton, Blue Ridge.......................No article submitted Northern Lights, serving Plano...............................................................................................................No article submitted Texoma Valley, serving Grayson and Bryan Counties........................................................................No article submitted Southwestern Service Area News Five Trails, serving Irving, Coppell.........................................................................................................No article submitted Mountain Lake, serving Grand Prairie...................................................................................................No article submitted North Star, serving Carrollton, Lewisville, The Colony, NW Dallas, Irving.....................................No article submitted Southern Star, serving Ellis County.........................................................................................................No article submitted Trinity Woods, serving Navarro and Henderson Counties.................................................................................................28 Community Events.................................................................................................................................................................................26 Stars, Six Flags, Dallas Cowboys Holiday Bundle, Harlem Globetrotters......................................................................27 Dallas Summer Musicals, JFK.org, Medieval Times...........................................................................................................28

Circle Ten Council Staff Director of Field Services, Greg Balog

214-902-6785

Central Service Area Field Director, James Parnell - 214-902-6729 Cimarron District Executive, Ezra Hernandez - 214-902-6730 Mustang District Director, Pete Peterson - 214-902-6725 Mustang District Executive, Sam Garcia - 214-902-6731 West Park Sr. District Executive, Maribeth Hughes - 214-902-6757 Wisdom Trail District Executive, Andrew George - 214-902-6739

Northern Service Area Field Director, Jordan Ray - 214-509-2108 Eagle Trail Sr. District Executive, Eric Williamson - 214-509-2117 Iron Horse District Executive, Paul Ammons - 214-902-6758 Lone Star District Executive, VACANT - 214-509-2116 Northern Lights District Executive, Ron Settele - 214-509-2115 Texoma Valley District Executive, Austin O’Neil - 214-509-2113

East Central Service Area Field Director, Michael Hunt - 214-902-6720 Blackland Prairie Sr. District Executive, Chris Fox - 214-902-6756 Eastern Skies Sr. District Executive, Ophelia Phillips - 214-902-6728 Northern Trail Sr. District Executive, Will Hall - 214-902-6743 Tejas Caddo District Executive, John Mullin - 214-902-6741

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, Reece Hanson - 214-902-6751 Trinity Woods District Executive, Frank Griffin - 214-902-6750

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, Katie Hasson - 214-509-2120 Golden Arrow Sr. District Executive, Karen Thunert - 214-509-2114 Texas Skies District Executive, Marjorie Malig - 214-902-6752 Tonkawa Sr. District Executive, Gordon Sidler - 214-509-2119

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, VACANT - 214-902-6746

Support Services

Director of Support Services, Scott Ferguson - 214-902-6777 Camping Director, Scott Arrington - 214-902-6778 Program Director, Harold Young - 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

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

What is the 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. The University of Scouting offers a wide range of unique adult leader training courses: College of Cub Scouting: Cub Scout leaders can pick up tips on “Making the Most of your Den Chief ” or “Keeping Chaos from Controlling your Den” or one of many other courses filled with tips, hints and fun suggestions. College of Boy Scouting: Boy Scout and Varsity Scout leaders can learn about any of BSA’s high-adventure bases (including The Summit) or receive some pointers on “Meaningful Scoutmaster Conferences” among a variety of topics. College of Venturing: Venturing advisors can spend the day on Venturing-specific topics. Venturing Youth may also participate in the new-for-2014 Venturing Academy! College of Commissioner Science: Commissioners have a slate of offerings to help you earn a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate of Commissioner Science. College of General Studies: Leaders and parents can take other general studies topics which span a variety of Scouting programs. * Qualified youth may attend “The Trainer’s EDGE” course (see www.c10edge.org for qualifications) and any Venturing Scout may attend the Venturing Academy Who should attend University of Scouting? YOU should attend for sure, along with hundreds of your fellow Scout leaders from Circle Ten Council. All registered leaders, potential leaders and parents that are looking for the very best program for their Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers will find a variety of class sessions relevant to their position in Scouting. When is the next session? Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 7:00am until 5:00pm. See the “Course Catalog” for additional schedule details. Registration opens at 7:00am, opening ceremonies at 8:00am with the first class beginning at 8:30am. The last class ends at 5:00pm. The day’s schedule was extended to accommodate the extra time between classes and expanding lunch to a full hour.

Where will the University be held? We are pleased to return to Southern Methodist University again this year. You may access the SMU information page here and the “Course Catalog” has additional campus information, parking and building assignments. How do I register? The January 2014 session will be available for online pre-registration via CampMaster beginning October 2013. Pre-registration will close December 6, 2013. University of Scouting registration flyers will be distributed at Roundtables and other District meetings beginning in October. The “Course Catalog” contains instructions on how to access CampMaster and schedule classes. What’s included in my registration fee? In addition to a full day of fun, filled with interesting class sessions, handouts and fellowship with other leaders, everyone will receive lunch, certificate via email and a commemorative 2014-edition patch. After the event, notes from many of the sessions will be available online. Regular pre-registration is $40.00 which is valid from November 1, 2013 until November 31, 2013. Twilight registration is then $45.00 until the close of pre-registration on December 6, 2013. Late and Walkup registration is $50.00. Save some money and register early! The fee remains the same whether you take one class or a full day of classes! Are there any Prerequisites to attend? Generally no, although you should be registered in the Boy Scouts of America. The Dean of each College will specify any additional prerequisites in the “Course Catalog”. For those working towards a degree in the College of Commissioner Science you must download, complete and bring the following with you: 1. http://www.c10univ.org/files/DCS_Award_Knot_Requirements_June_2008.doc 2. http://www.c10univ.org/files/DCS_Knot_Tracking_Worksheet.xls How do I dress for the University of Scouting? The BSA field uniform appropriate for your Scouting program. Business casual is appropriate for nonuniformed leaders and parents. Venturing Scouts should wear their Crew uniform. I plan to staff or be an instructor, when do I register? All currently identified instructors and staff will be contacted directly and will be able to enroll at a reduced rate. Please be sure to register as soon as possible. What if I have questions, suggestions or comments? Please review the “Course Catalog” for full details. If you still have questions, suggestions or comments please contact the Circle Ten Council University of Scouting Chancellor, Ramsay Ellis, via email at [email protected].

Thank you to the 502 units who participated in the Popcorn Sale this year! We appreciate the volunteers and Scouts that participated. The funds from the sale go to support your local unit’s program as well as supporting the Circle Ten Council’s daily operations, allowing us to provide the best Scouting programs possible! Your time to Scouting does not go unnoticed! Reminder: Settle your popcorn account on or before December 6th to receive your full commission. You may settle your account at either of our council offices during normal business hours. If you plan to pay on Thursday, December 5th at the Murchison Scouting Center in Dallas, we encourage you to come before 4 p.m. as there will be limited parking due to the Circle Ten Council Annual Business meeting.

Scout ADVENTURES Looking to add a little more to your museum visit? Let us set up a Scout Adventures workshop for your group. Workshops are taught by museum volunteers (if available), and run approximately 60 minutes in length. Workshop activities encourage teamwork, and are designed for boys to complete hands-on activities that may count towards some advancement requirements. Boy Scout Workshops Webelos Workshops Cub Scout Workshops To make a reservation please call Joe Connole at 972-580-2476.

SCOUTING FOOD F O R

HELP SCOUTS FEED THE HUNGRY

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15

As we approach the holiday season we are already 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 Saturday, February 8th, our Scouts will pass out collection bags throughout the council, describing the need and announcing the food collection the following week. On February 15th, 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.circle10.org/scouting-food.

SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

Is your unit looking for service project ideas? Welcome to JustServe.org. This website allows you to search for service opportunities in your community.

In fact, there is an opportunity right now that you might be interested in. You can Help Santa Make Wooden Toys! Sign up today at https://www.justserve.org/project/details/?projectId=42286M

The band performed in front of more than 250,000 people and did a great job. With a well-balanced [and big] sound, lots of lights and award winning directors from Wylie HS, we blew the socks off all there. Special thanks to our directors Todd Dixon, Tim Andersen and Russell Ratterree for their leadership. Also special thanks go out to Kim Huff, Wendy Gibbons and Kathy Davis for their extraordinary help. All of Scouting got a big boost from the performance. Check out the band on Facebook to see more photos and video... https://www.facebook.com/Circle10Band.

Silver Eagle Marching Band—Crew 1913 We just can’t wait to meet again and hope you will you join us. Our next mee�ng is September 15th, 2013 at 2:00pm at First United Methodist in Richardson. For those who have been a�ending, bring a friend. We need to reach about 125 members, quick. You should be ge�ng your music and may even prac�ce a li�le parade marching. Grown ups, I believe we will have another mee�ng. High on the agenda will be fundraising

Schedule 2013-2014 09/15 - Music and Rehearsal 10/13 - Rehearsal 11/10 - Rehearsal 11/17 - Rehearsal 11/24 - Polish Parade Performance

and logis�cs for moving the band around.

11/29 - Ft. Worth Parade of Lights

Follow us of Facebook if you haven’t already; h�ps://www.facebook.com/Circle10Band. It’s

12/15 - Music and Rehearsal 12/22 - Polish Parade Performance

a good place for updates. Also, get on the mailing list by contac�ng Andy Tate at andy@bes�inancialconsul�ng.com.

1/1 - New Years Parade (TBD)

For more information Contact Andy Tate | [email protected]

Scout Crew 1913 Adventure in Music

The Silver Eagle Marching Band is open to all and is a Venturing Crew serving Northeast Texas

and the Oklahoma Plains. This co‐ed group of 14‐21 year‐olds oﬀers an opportunity to learn more about music and play in a fun environment. We are not into compe��ons. This is a pa‐ rade and exhibi�on band. We just want to have fun, see new places and play. We meet monthly (some�mes bi‐monthly depending on the event) to prac�ce and perform.

2/2 - Music and Rehearsal 2/16 - Rehearsal 2/23 - Rehearsal (if needed) Feb/Mar - Concert Performance 6/29 - Planning meeting for 20142015

Founded on friendship and love of music, we march on! All are welcome to join us. You only need to show up, complete a youth applica�on, pay a charter fee (prorated, $15 per year) to get started. Come and play with us!

We need a Logo Contest! Please get those crea�ve minds working and bring your drawings or dra�s to the next mee�ng!

BAND DIRECTORS TODD DIXON TIM ANDERSON

Your Logo Here

Meeting Place and Time First United Methodist Church 503 N. Central Expressway Richardson, Texas 75080 2:00pm - 4:00pm Back Parking Lot Schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the need for practice or additional events.

WINTER CAMP The leaves are turning and the temperatures are finally starting to drop, which means it’s time to start making your reservations for the largest event in the Circle Ten Council calendar year: WINTER CAMP! Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp will once again play host to five days of fun and adventure from December 27-31. Registration is in full swing through the CampMaster website and the leader’s guide can be found at www. circle10.org/winter-camp. Also just released on that website is the 2013 Winter Camp Merit Badge Program Addendum. The pre-registration for merit badges will begin November 1. Bring your warm clothes and we will see you at Winter Camp!

HIGH ADVENTURE NEWS

High Adventure opportunities for individuals or small groups

Openings for the 3 National High Adventure bases are being posted online. If you would like to post your openings there is a link on the page to provide information. Also if you would like to inquire about an opening there is a link to do so. http://www.circle10highadventure.org/OpenTreks/ tabid/80/Default.aspx

Philmont 2014

There will be some opportunities to go to Philmont next summer. The openings will be 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. Email Doug Latimer at [email protected].

Triple Crown Award

Sea Base 2014

Lottery for 2014 crews has been completed. You can still reserve a 2014 crew by logging in to their reservation system on the following website and checking for available adventures. If you see an adventure your unit would like, you can click on it and reserve it. A deposit of $100 per person will be required within 3 weeks in order to keep the reservation. http://www.bsaseabase.org

The Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association 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 program at each of the three National High Adventure Bases operated by the Boy Scouts of America. These Bases are Philmont Scout Ranch (including the Double H Ranch), Northern Tier High Adventure Bases (Ely, Atikokan, and Bissett), and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base. 1149 youth and adults were awarded The Triple Crown Award in 2011. Consider visiting all 3 National High Adventure bases as part of your Units camping program. High Adventure treks are a great way to keep older Scouts active in your unit. http://www.holry.org/triplecrownaward.php

Northern Tier 2014*

*note – Northern Tier has changed their reservation process. Reservations for 2013 Autumn Adventures, 2013-2014 OKPIK Cold Weather Camping and 2014 summer programs opened on January 7, 2013 and will be online. 2014 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. They have also changed how they compute their fees.

Northern Tier 2014 Council Contingent

Circle Ten has 6 more crews available going to Northern Tier’s CL Sommers Canoe Base, Ely MN in July 2014. The crews will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. This is the 2nd 6 crews as the 1st 6 are reserved. Crews will be able to camp in the US (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)) or Canada (Quetico). Depart Council office on 7/19/2014 (Saturday) ~ 12:00 Noon Arrive Northern Tier on 7/20/2014 (Sunday) ~ 09:00 Depart Northern Tier on 7/29/2014 (Tuesday) ~09:00 Arrive Council office on 7/30/2014 (Wednesday) ~ 08:00 • The cost for a crew is $9200. This includes $400 that will be returned to cover meals while traveling. There will be stops for 5 meals with 3 stops on the way to NT and 2 stops on the return trip. • Crews are 6 to 8 members with the majority youth. Northern Tier now charges for crews and we are pricing per crew. • Youth must be 14 years of age or completed 8th grade prior to arrival. • Be classified as a “swimmer” on the swim test classification sheet. • Must weigh 100 LBS and no more than 295 LBS. • All participants must submit complete and current (within 1 year) Medical Forms and meet Height/Weight Requirements. • Fees do not include Quetico Park (Canada) camping fees that are paid when crossing the border and remote border crossing permits are additional (obtained prior to arrival ($30 CAD per adult, youth no cost)). • Fees do not include lightweight canoes, maps or fishing license. • Subject to change according to cost increases of bus or Northern Tier fees. • BWCAW permit and camping fees included. • Quetico permit fee included. If you’re interested in claiming a crew or need more information email Doug Latimer ASAP at [email protected].

Mailing address on next panel

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City

Evening Phone

Day Phone

E-mail address

(Circle one) Pack, Troop or Crew No.

Adult Scouting position I want to participate in (check one):

Address

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□ Wood Badge 107 □ Wood Badge 110 □ Wood Badge 108 □ Wood Badge 111 □ Wood Badge 109

I have completed (Please check all that apply): □ This is Scouting or New leader Essentials □ Committee Challenge □ Cub Scout Leader Specific Training □ BALOO □ S M/ ASM Leader Specific Training □ Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills □ Powder Horn □ Trainer’s Edge

Or Visit us online at: www.circle10.org under training or activities

Please mail the attached interest form to: Wood Badge Training Circle Ten Council, BSA 8605 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75235

Dates: September 25-27 & October 16-18, 2014 Website: TBD

Wood Badge 111 – Camp James Ray Course Director – Anna Sturdivant

Dates: August 18-23, 2014 – week long course Website: TBD

Wood Badge 110 – Philmont - PTC Course Director – Ernie Carey

Dates: April 11-13 & April 25-27, 2014 Website: TBD

Wood Badge 109 – Camp James Ray Course Director – Staley Cash

Dates: January 24-26 & February 14-16, 2014 WB108.org

Wood Badge 108 – Camp Wisdom/Bill Sowell Scout Camp Course Director – Brian Bennett

Dates: September 26-28 & October 17-19, 2013 wb107.org

Wood Badge 107 – Camp James Ray Course Director – Cody Crider

CIRCLE TEN COURSE SCHEDULE

for the 21st Century

Wood Badge

Name

City

Evening Phone

Day Phone

(Circle one) Troop, Team, or Crew No.

Troop, Team, or Crew Leadership Position Please mail the attached interest form to:

Address

ZIP NYLT Training Circle Ten Council, BSA 8605 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75235

2014 Session I want to attend (fill in dates):

. .______________________________________

E-mail address

I have completed (check all that apply): □ Troop Leadership Training (Troop Level) □ Venturing Leadership Skills Course (VLSC) □ Oak Leaf (District level)

http://www.c10nylt.org

To register online, go to

Winter Session – Camp James Ray Dates: December 26-31, 2014

Summer Session 4 – Camp James Ray Dates: July 22-27, 2014




Spring Break Session Dates: March 10-15, 2014

2014 CIRCLE TEN COURSES

Winter Session – Camp James Ray Dates: December 26-31, 2013

2013 CIRCLE TEN COURSES

Be – Know – Do

National Youth Leadership Training

Minimum Age 14 Minimum Life Rank or Crew Leadership Graduated from NYLT or Golden Acorn Hold a Unit level leadership position Scoutmaster or Advisor approval Council approval Parent permission Attend Trainer’s EDGE

If you have questions, please contact

The adult advisors who assist the Youth Staff

experience in training programs.

Ron Wood - 2014 NYLT Director [email protected]

http://www.c10nylt.org

and typically have staffed multiple courses.

are Wood Badge-trained with extensive

To sign up to attend, or to staff a course go to our website at:

• Completed Wood Badge for the 21st Century or working ticket • Council approval • Attend Trainer’s EDGE • Course Director must attend a Course Director’s Conference

Requirements for Adult Staff

• • • • • • • •

Requirements for Youth Staff

• Crew membership • Completed Venturing Leadership Skills Course (VLSC) • Hold a Crew level leadership position • Advisor approval • Parent permission

Requirements for Venturing Participants

• Minimum Age 13 • Minimum First Class Rank • Completed Troop Leadership Training (formerly Junior Leader Training) • Hold a Troop level leadership position • Scoutmaster Approval • Parent Permission

Requirements for Boy Scout Participants

whom are graduates of the NYLT program

best youth leaders in the Council; all of

The course is led and taught by some of the

Schools, Churches, and Communities.

team, crew as well as leaders in their

become senior leadership in their troop,

Syllabus. Graduates of this program

training), was aligned to the NYLT Course

Century (advanced adult leadership

completed, Wood Badge for the 21st

regional pilot courses of NYLT were

others in the training community. When

the United States Air Force Academy, and

with input from current corporate trainers,

carefully developed the NYLT curriculum

Scout Oath and Scout Law. BSA National

leadership skills within the framework of the

Participants learn to use current corporate

the future.

organizations they belong to now, and in

crew, district , council, and other

become superior leaders in their troop,

prepare young men and women to

and crew leaders. The course goal is to

training experience for youth troop, team,

an intense, 5½ day, outdoor leadership

National Youth Leadership Training is

Scouts they serve.

from the NYLT experience, as will the

These youth leaders will benefit greatly

ships.

Scout troops and Venturing crews and

dynamic course the youth leaders for Boy

Leadership Training brings together in one

Across the nation, National Youth

training program available.

Our youth leaders deserve the best

parts of leadership training fit together.

continuum,” to emphasize how all the

the program a “youth training

leaders. The National Council has called

national training program for all youth

Circle Ten Council has adopted the

Circle Ten Courses

Helpful Links: Family programs brochure 2014 2 page flier 2014 8 page brochure Philmont Training Center website

Pinewood Derby Champ Camp, January 18th 2014 Fast-Track Your Design at Bobby Lyle ♦ Billy Gamble, Dallas, or the National Scouting Museum Scout Shops! If you’re preparing to hit the track, your council’s got your back! When it comes to Pinewood Derby® expertise, look no further than your local Scout Shop. And we’re planning a whole day just for you. Join us for our second annual CHAMP CAMP on Saturday, January 18 for a full, fun-packed day of Pinewood Derby knowhow. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or competing for the first time, our trained sales associates are excited to answer any questions and showcase what’s new in the world of PWD. So drop in any time during regular store hours on Champ Camp day to: • Learn speed secrets to shave seconds off your race time • Try out precision tools that can fine-tune your design • Weigh and track-test your design (at any stage of your build) Some supplies are limited and selection varies online and at national Scout Shops. Shop at your local Scout Shop today!

Scout Shop Holiday Store Hours Thanksgiving - All three Scout Shops will be closed on Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving - All three Scout Shops will be open Dec 14th - The Dallas Scout Shop and the National Scouting Museum Scout Shop will be closing on Saturday, December 14th at 2pm. Dec 15th - The National Scouting Museum Scout Shop will be closed on Sunday December 15th for Inventory. Dec 21st - The Bobby Lyle-Billy Gamble Scout Shop will be closing at 2pm for inventory. Christmas - All three Scout Shops will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. New Year’s - All three Scout Shops will be closed on New Year’s Day.

DUCK CREEK DISTRICT Serving Garland, Sachse, and Rowlett December 12/3 Duck Creek Committee Meeting 7:00 PM 12/5 Duck Creek Roundtable 7:30 PM 12/6 Popcorn money turn-in deadline January 2014 1/7 Duck Creek Committee Meeting 7:00 PM 1/9 Duck Creek Roundtable 7:30 PM 1/18 Duck Creek District Dinner Popcorn Sales Popcorn payment deadline is December 6th. Fall Recruitment and Peer-to-Peer recruitment Duck Creek had great fall recruitments at our elementary schools. We are continuing the process with a Peer-to-Peer campaign. Remember you are the ambassadors of Scouting. You are the ones that make the program what it is. Get more kids in Scouting. Let’s finish 2013 with more membership. Recharter Time to get your recharter in full gear. Recharter codes have been sent out.

EAST TRINITY TRAILS DISTRICT Serving Rockwall County December 3 District Commissioner’s Staff Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX 10 Recharter Clinic for February Units, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX 12 Roundtable, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX 17 District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX January 4 University of Scouting, SMU Campus 7 District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX TBD Roundtable, 7:30pm, Location TBD 11 Merit Badge University, Allen Events Center 14 District Commissioner’s Staff Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX 25 District Dinner, Time/Location TBD 30 Recharter Turn In for February Units, 7:30pm, Location TBD February 4 District Committee Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX TBD Roundtable, 7:30pm, Location TBD 11 District Commissioner’s Staff Meeting, 7:30pm, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX 22 Leader Specific Training, 8:00am, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX 22 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), 8:00am, 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX 22 Outdoor Webelos Leader Orientation (OWL), 1:00pm., 1324 W. Exchange Pkwy., Allen, TX Recharter Clinic, December, 10, 2013 Every year in February, our non-LDS Scouting units recharter and pay their annual fee to remain a registered Scout or Scouter. In 2014, the registration fee will increase to $24.00 a year and Boys’ Life Magazine will remain $12.00 a year. For the unit leaders who are in charge of conducting recharter in your unit, we are holding a recharter clinic on December 10, 2013 at 7:30pm. Come and learn more about how the process works and jump start the recharter process so you will be prepared in February! District Dinner, January 25, 2014 At the beginning of every year, we take one night to celebrate the efforts and achievements of not only our previous year’s Eagle Scouts, but also those of the adults that volunteer and make this program work. Please join us at our Annual District Dinner on January 25, 2014. Registration will be made available on circle10.camp-master.com soon.

Also, please be sure to nominate those adults who you know do a phenomenal job in your unit or in your district! Nominations are due December 12, 2013! Click here for the nomination forms http://app.myscoutlink.com/v.pl?587913df16d368b0e3e3aa 282b969850

GOLDEN ARROW DISTRICT Serving Plano and North Dallas December 3 Key 3 Meeting 5 Council Annual Business Meeting/Key 3 Goal Setting Meeting – Dallas Office 6 Popcorn Accounts Paid In Full 7 Commissioner Retreat – Dallas Office 10 District Committee Meeting 1st UMC 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy 7:00 PM 12 District Commissioner Meeting – LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 6:30 PM 12 BS/CS Roundtable/ OA Meeting - LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 7:30 PM 12 Re-Charter Turn-In 25 Christmas Holiday 31 New Year’s Eve Have a safe, Merry Christmas to you and your families! January 1 Happy New Year 7 Key 3 Meeting 9 District Commissioner Meeting – LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 6:30 PM 9 BS/CS Roundtable/ OA Meeting - LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 7:30 PM 14 District Committee Meeting 1st UMC 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy 7:00 PM 25 District Banquet - Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church 5:00 PM Happy New Year! February 2 Scout Sunday 4 Key 3 Meeting 8 Scouting for Food 11 District Committee Meeting 1st UMC 3160 E Spring Creek Pkwy 7:00 PM 13 District Commissioner Meeting – LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 6:30 PM 13 BS/CS Roundtable/ OA Meeting - LDS Church 2700 Roundrock Trail, 7:30 PM 15 Scouting for Food Webelos Crossover – Location to be announced

TEXAS SKIES DISTRICT Serving Kaufman and Van Zandt Counties DECEMBER 5 Council Annual Business Meeting 6 Popcorn Money Due OA Induction Weekend at TRJ 10 Risk Management Meeting Learning for Life Committee 11 Trustee’s Meeting 12 Mormon Relationship Committee Commissioner’s Meeting ROUNDTABLE 14 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/Winter Camp 29 Venturing Officer’s Association

JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day - Offices Closed 4 2014 University of Scouting 5 DDCCS Committee Meeting 6 Program Manager’s Meeting 12 OA Lodge Banquet 14 FOS Table Host Orientation 15 Camp Card Chair Orientation 16 FOS Table Host Orientation 18 Texas Skies District Dinner & Awards Banquet Day Camp 2014 Workshop 20 MLK Day – Offices Closed 21 Membership Committee Meeting LFL Committee Meeting 22 Communications Committee Meeting 24 Wood Badge 108 Weekend 28 OA Lodge Executive Committee 30 Coordinated Council Program Committee

Friends of Scouting Presentations Please call your district executive, Marjorie Malig, at 210744-0608 to notify her of any events including Pack/Troop Dinners, Blue & Golds, and Courts of Honor coming up in December, January and February.

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!

Fall Camporee Thank you to David & Judy Johnson and all of the Order of the Arrow Committee, SIA, and Jetawn Spivey for helping make the Texas Skies Camporee, “Voices of the Past,” a great success and an even greater experience! And a very special thanks to the Pierce’s for letting us use their beautiful ranch! Cub Fun Day Thank you to Dan Andrews, Chris Foster, Greg Winters, Chuck Holter, John Vrla, Brian Dunn, Jolie Dunn, Charles Turner, and Wayne Boggs for helping instruct and direct the activities for our Cub Fun Day! And a very, VERY special thank you to Jetawn Spivey for putting on such great programs that both the adults and children enjoyed and learned from.

TONKAWA DISTRICT Serving Hunt and Rains Counties DECEMBER 3 7 PM District Committee 12 7 PM District Commissioner 12 7 PM Roundtable JANUARY 4 8 AM 8 7 PM 10 7 PM 10 7 PM 18 7 PM

University of Scouting District Committee District Commissioner Roundtable District Dinner

FEBRUARY 3 7 PM District Committee 13 7 PM District Commissioner 13 7 PM Roundtable District Dinner Please plan to attend the District Dinner at First Methodist in Celeste, TX. This is a great evening to share, laugh and enjoy your fellow scouters. If you have not submitted your names for the District Awards, please come to Roundtable and get the information. We hope to see everyone at the District Dinner. University of Scouting January 4. We hope everyone comes to the University of Scouting and enjoys a fun day of training. This is a great time for leaders who need to be trained to catch up. The best of the best are teaching in their special fields. Please plan to join us at University of Scouting, where Scouts are Scouting all the time. District Committee We are in need of new and vibrant Scouters who want to work on the District Committee. If you have Scouting experience and would like to share in the fun and exciting world of Scouting at the District level, please contact Gordon at Roundtable for more information.

Popcorn Please remember to turn in your money for popcorn. Training Leaders, please plan now to schedule your new leaders’ training. We want every new leader to be trained by the end of November. This will insure an exciting and quality program for your boys. Tonkawa Roundtable We meet the second Thursday of each month at the LDS church in Greenville, Texas. We hope that you can come and share the fun.

TRINITY WOODS DISTRICT Serving Navarro and Henderson Counties December 2013 3 District Committee Meeting: Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 7:30 PM. First United Methodist Church of Trinidad, 411 McEntire Rd., Trinidad, TX 12 Commissioner Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM. First United Methodist Church of Trinidad, 411 McEntire Rd., Trinidad, TX 12 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtables: Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM. First United Methodist Church of Trinidad, 411 McEntire Rd., Trinidad, TX 12 Order of the Arrow Cayuga Chapter Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM. First United Methodist Church of Trinidad, 411 McEntire Rd., Trinidad, TX 26-31 Boy Scout Winter Camp: Clements Scout Ranch/Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp, Athens, TX Check the circle10.org website for more details. January 2014 2 District Committee Meeting: Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM. First United Methodist Church of Trinidad, 411 McEntire Rd., Trinidad, TX 4 University of Scouting—Southern Methodist University Campus—Dallas, TX 9 Commissioner Meeting: Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 7:00 PM. First United Methodist Church of Trinidad, 411 McEntire Rd., Trinidad, TX 9 Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtables: January 9, 2014 at 7:30 PM. First United Methodist Church of Trinidad, 411 McEntire Rd., Trinidad, TX. The theme will be a Dutch Oven Cook Off/Tasting. Bring your best recipe and burn some coal…. 9 Order of the Arrow Cayuga Chapter Meeting: January 9, 2014 at 7:30 PM. First United Methodist Church of Trinidad, 411 McEntire Rd., Trinidad, TX 19 District Annual Dinner: January 19, 2014 at 6:30 PM. First United Methodist Church in Athens, TX, 225 Lovers Ln., Athens, TX Roundtable Themes The District is in need of persons to help plan and carry out Roundtable. If you are interested in helping out all the units in the District, please contact Sheri Robson at [email protected]

TRINITY WOODS continued We are all loosening our belts in the Trinity Woods District. With Thanksgiving, the end of the popcorn sale and our growth in youth served, is it any wonder? We finished November with over 11% more youth than we finished December last year. Way to go Scouters on reaching more youth. As the new month starts we all have visions of stockings and sugar plums but let’s not forget Scouting is a year round program. December does quiet down but keep in touch with your unit and be sure and go to the parties. Speaking of party, our December Roundtable will be a party of sorts. It is a Dutch oven cook-n-share. Folks from all over the district will be bringing their best, Dutch oven style, to Roundtable and there will be a little sampling going on I am sure. Not that Scouts are competitive or anything but don’t be surprised if there is not some kind of recognition for best or worst or something. Just be sure to keep the Cub Scout motto in mind when preparing yours and “Do Your Best”….. (Please). As we break over the New Year remember that University of Scouting is on January 4th. You can learn about almost any Scouting topic you could imagine at this event. It is on the beautiful Southern Methodist University campus in Dallas, TX and registration includes your lunch (no not from a Dutch oven….. Unless you might be taking that class, then who knows….). Be sure and go to the Council website Circle10.org and follow the links to the Campmaster registration for the event. The longer you wait the more it will cost. Remember that every youth deserves a “Trained” leader. There sure is a lot about food in this issue and this paragraph is no different. This is a shameless plug for the 2nd Annual Trinity Woods District Dinner. It will be at the First United Methodist Church in Athens, Texas at 225 Lovers Lane, Athens, TX. It is on Saturday January 19th at 6:30 PM. Come let’s fellowship and celebrate our 2013 Scouting adventure together and toast off the 2014 year with a big HUZZAH!...

Okay, one last food thing. Scouting for Food is just around the corner in February. There will be more information on this awesome way in which Scouting gives back to its’ communities. We still need qualified persons to be unit commissioners to help make sure we have phenomenal programs and retention in all our units. Please contact Sheri Robson with any leads on Scouters from the past that are in the community that you feel would be a good commissioner. Again contact Sheri Robson at [email protected] with any names for unit commissioners or roundtable commissioners (including your own). We would like to have your email as well so if you think we don’t have it yet, email Frank just to say hi and he will add it to the list at [email protected] and to go to the Council’s web page and submit your email there to make sure you get the Council newsletter and any important news and announcements. We still need each unit to have a blurb each month about the cool things that are happening with each unit and desperately need someone besides the district executive to write our newsletter. (Seriously have you read this stuff)? We want our articles to be like the rest of Scouting, volunteer driven. Any units wishing to be in next month’s newsletter should forward articles to Frank Griffin, District Executive, until we can get someone else to journal the adventures of our district. The deadline for the next newsletter is December 20, 2013. As always I remind myself that it is the 1,000,000 or so volunteers that make Scouting what it is for the 2,000,000 youth we all serve. I know the Scouters in the Trinity Woods District are true Rock Stars!!!!!!! It is an exciting time in the Trinity Woods District. Keep your eyes on us and watch us grow.

Looking for activities to do with your Scouts? www.circle10.org/community-events

Bookmark our Community Events webpage and check it often. We will be posting opportunities as they arise. • Dallas Stars game • Holiday in the Park (at Six Flags Over Texas) • Dallas Cowboys Holiday Bundle • Harlem Globetrotters • Dallas Summer Musicals ... and more!

Hop on the sleigh ride to the best deal in town! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013 (2:00pm-10:00pm) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 (5:00pm-10:00pm) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 or DECEMBER 7, 2013 (2:00pm-10:00pm) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 or DECEMBER 8, 2013 (4:00pm-9:00pm)

Three Easy Ways to Order Tickets:

1. Use the order form below or download an online order form at the Circle Ten Council website at www.circle10.org. Mail orders must be postmarked by Nov. 15, 2013. 2. Buy tickets online at sixflags.com/overtexas Enter Promo Code: CIRCLETEN (tax-exempt orders not accepted online). Online orders available through Dec. 8, 2013. Online promotion begins Nov. 1st Minimum of 4 tickets. 3. Buy tickets at the Circle Ten Council office Scout Store (begins Nov 1st). Call 214-902-6700 for store hours.

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TEXAS SKY SCREAMER!

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Circle Ten Scout Days tickets will not be sold at the Six Flags Over Texas main gate. Due to maintenance and other circumstances, certain rides and attractions, including new rides, may not be open to the public. SIX FLAGS: ,  and  2013 Six Flags Theme Parks Inc.

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To order tickets for Circle Ten Scout Days at Six Flags Over Texas –

Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 6, 7, or 8, 2013 – detach and mail this Order Form by November 15, 2013 ONE CHECK PER ORDER FORM, PLEASE. FOUR TICKET MINIMUM ORDER. TROOP_____________ Email ___________________________________ Name of Contact ____________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________

Louie Garza

Add $8.99 for processing fee TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED

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*Groups deducting state sales tax must submit a Texas Tax Exemption Certificate with this Order Form. Price without tax: $28.99 per ticket

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Mail orders must be postmarked by November 15, 2013. Tickets will be mailed or held at Will Call. Pay by check, money order or credit card; NO CASH.

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Make checks payable to: Six Flags Over Texas Mail to: Ticket Office P. O. Box 911974 Dallas, TX 75391-1974 To Order By Phone Call: 817-607-6150

Office: 817-892-4524 Email: [email protected]

# of Tickets _____ @ $31.31* ea. = $ ____________

Children ages 2 and under do not need a ticket

Acct# _________________________ Exp. Date ___________ (please print)

Signature _________________________________________ Group orders held at the Six Flags Over Texas Will Call window can only be picked up by the Contact listed on this form. Six Flags will not be responsible for the distribution of partial orders.

BOY SCOUTS!

MISSION POSSIBLE

Sunday, March 9, 2014 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Sixth Floor Museum presents

CSI FAMILY DAY WHO?

Youth groups, families, children 8 years and older interested in crime investigation

WHAT?

Crime Scene Investigation Family Day offers a fun afternoon of learning modern investigative techniques of .

HOW?

Investigate a mock crime scene and get evidence at various activity stations including fingerprinting, hair and

WHERE?

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX. Call 214.747.6660, ext. 6652 for more information.

COST?

Group pricing available if booked in advance: $10 per youth, $15 per adult. Parking available for $5.

crime solving. The first 500 children can have their fingerprints taken for ID purposes for free.

toolmark analysis, eyewitness testimony and document analysis.

For the 8th straight year, our CSI Family Day gives guests the chance to examine a mock crime scene, perform forensic analysis at evidence stations and solve a hypothetical crime. It’s a fun and engaging way to learn about modern investigative techniques and the real-life challenges to solving crime. Visit jfk.org for more information.

Presented in partnership with University of North Texas’ Forensic Science Club, with support from the Dallas Police Department.

SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN ENJOY AN EXCLUSIVE SCOUT SHOW

- INCLUDING AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION WITH A CLOSER LOOK AT WEAPONRY, FALCONRY, KNIGHTHOOD AND LIFE DURING THE MIDDLE AGES. Scouts can also participate in an interactive Animal Science Merit Badge workshop hosted pre show by a Merit Badge Counselor. Workshop will cover the horse elements of the animal science badge. Some prerequisites may be required and not all requirements may be met. Must be pre-registered to participate in the Merit Badge workshop. Space is limited. Merit Badge work shop is FREE with admission to show! Reservation required- email [email protected] to book now! All scouts in attendance will receive a Medieval Times Scout Knight patch! Merit Badge presentation begins an hour before the show.

888-WE-JOUST • MEDIEVALTIMES.COM | 2021 N. STEMMONS FREEWAY, DALLAS, TX 75207 *Price does include tax and gratuity.

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CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA John D. Murchison Scouting Center 8605 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75235 214-902-6700

Bobby Lyle ♦ Billy Gamble Scouting Center 5600 US HWY 75 South Fairview, TX 75069 972-509-2100