Lone Star District Calendar
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November 2023
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| 18 |
University of Scouting (training for leaders) |
| 18 |
Popcorn distribution |
| 19-22 |
STEM Camp (for troops, crews, ships) |
December 2023
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| 7 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
| 7 |
Roundtable |
| 9 |
Day of Service (for packs, troops, crews, ships) |
| 14 |
District committee meeting |
| 14 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
| 15 |
Recharter due |
| 15-17 |
Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day, Ordeal Induction Weekend, Winter camp setup (for troops, crews, ships, OA members) |
| 26-31 |
National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) (for Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts) |
| 26-31 |
Winter Camp (for troops, crews, ships) |
January 2024
|
| 4 |
Roundtable |
| 4 |
District Awards Nomination Due (Nomination Form) |
| 11 |
District committee meeting / calendar planning meeting |
| 11 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
| 13 |
Council Recognition Event |
| 13 |
Key Leader’s Conference (for district committee members) |
| 18 |
Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year nominations due |
| 20 |
Order the Arrow (OA) Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) Training and Lodge Banquet / chapter meeting (for OA members) |
February 2024
|
| 1 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
| 1 |
Spring Recruiting Training |
| 1 |
Roundtable |
| 3/4 |
Scout Sabbath/Sunday |
| 8 |
BSA’s birthday (1910) |
| 8 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
| 8 |
District committee meeting / finalize district calendar |
| 9-11 |
Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend (for OA members) |
| 16-18 |
Venturing Challenge (for crews) |
| 23-25 |
Full Throttle (for troops, crews and ships) |
| ► |
District Dinner |
| ► |
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) |
| ► |
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) |
March 2024
|
| 7 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
| 7 |
Roundtable |
| ► |
Camporee (for troops) |
| 14 |
District committee meeting |
| 14 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
| 22-24 |
Full Throttle (for troops, crews and ships) |
April 2024
|
| 4 |
Roundtable |
| 5-7 |
SHAC Corps and Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day, Ordeal Induction Weekend, Brotherhood Ceremony (for troops, crews, ships and OA members) |
| 11 |
SHAC’s birthday! |
| 11 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
| 11 |
District committee meeting |
| 13 |
University of Scouting training |
| 19 |
Council Coordinated (for district committee members) |
| 21-23 |
Order of the Arrow: Spring Fellowship / chapter meeting |
| 26-28 |
Full Throttle (for troops, crews, ships) |
May 2024
|
| 2 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
| 2 |
Roundtable / Program Preview |
| 9 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
| 9 |
District committee meeting |
| 17-19 |
SHAC Corps and Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day, Ordeal Induction Weekend, Brotherhood Ceremony (for troops, crews, ships and OA members) |
June 2024
|
| 6 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
| 6 |
Roundtable |
| 13 |
District committee meeting |
| 13 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
| ► |
Day Camp (for Cub Scouts) |
| |
Scouts BSA summer camp (for troops) |
| |
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) (for Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts) |
July 2024
|
| |
Scouts BSA summer camp |
| |
Cub Scout summer resident camp |
| 7/29 - 8/3 |
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), University of Colorado, Boulder (for OA members) |
Lone Star District Roundtable
Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm the Cockrell Scout Center (2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008) to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. As a result of the roundtable experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, informed, and able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts. For more information, contact the district roundtable commissioner.
Lone Star District Committee Meetings
District Committee meetings are typically held the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Cockrell Scout Center (2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008). Consisting of chartered organization representatives (CORs) and elected district committee members, the district committee coordinates the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. The end result of effective district support is more and more youth members receiving a better and better program. For more information, contact the district chair. All districts are responsible for carrying out four standard functions:
1) The membership function strives for growth through the organization of new Scouting units and through new members and adult volunteers joining existing units and working to retain current members.
2) The finance function sees that the district provides its share of funds to the total council operating budget.
3) The program function concentrates on helping Scouting units with camp promotion; special activities including community service; training adult volunteers; and youth advancement and recognition.
4) The unit service function provides direct coaching and consultation by district volunteers for unit adults to help ensure the success of every Scouting unit.
Lone Star District Commissioner Meetings
Commissioner meetings are typically held the last Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Cockrell Scout Center (2225 North Loop West, Houston, 77008). The commissioners review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The unit service function is carried out by the district commissioner staff. For more information, contact the commissioner.
Lone Star Chapter Meetings
OA chapter meetings are typically held the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Assumption Catholic Church (901 E Roselane St Houston, TX 77037). CChapter meetings provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun. The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America and recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. The Order of the Arrow provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long-term resident camping, developing leaders, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich, support and help to extend Scouting to America's youth. For more information, contact the OA chapter adviser.
District Calendar Updates
For the latest version of the district calendar, visit shacbsa.org/lone-star-calendar.