Orion District

Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at Church of Good Shepherd (715 Carrell St, Tomball, TX 77375) at 7:00 pm 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 policy, 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. Follow the district Facebook page at facebook.com/orionbsa.

Webelos Woods is a campout for all Webelos Scouts in 4^th and 5^th grades. This awesome weekend event includes patrol-method camping and Scout activities. Webelos Scouts participate in events led by troop Scouts, while senior patrol leaders (SPLs) talk to the pack about their unit and Scouting. Webelos Woods serves as an introduction to Scouting in troops for 4^th grade Webelos Scouts, and as a convenient way for 5^th grade Webelos Scouts to visit and compare troops.

Webelos den leaders are encouraged to attend the September roundtable (second Thursday) at 7:00 pm to learn more about Webelos Woods and get helpful tips.

Learn more about Webelos-to-Scout transition and information to help assist Webelos Scouts as they make the important decision on which troop to join and questions to ask troops at shacbsa.org/webelos. Find area troops at shacbsa.org/join-troop.

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Merit badge counselors are needed to run the merit badge classes at the Orion District Merit Badge University being held in February. It's not too early to volunteer. The earlier we have commitments, the earlier we can open registration in the winter and the more classes we can offer. Merit badge counselors must be registered with the council and have up-to-date Youth Protection Training. YPT can be taken at myScouting.org. It is our goal for the Scouts to be afforded opportunities to share resources with other troops with diverse occupations and skills. The Scouts will be expected to complete all the requirements as indicated by the Boy Scouts of America. Merit badge counselors should wear their Scout uniform if possible.  

Units that provide merit badge counselors will receive a link for early registration access for the Scouts in their unit.

The merit badge counselor is a key player in the advancement program. Whatever your area of expertise or interest—whether it is a special craft or hobby (basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting), a profession (veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering), or perhaps a life skill (cooking, personal management, communications)—as a merit badge counselor, you can play a vital role in stirring a youth's curiosity about that particular topic. By serving as a merit badge counselor, you offer your time, knowledge, and other resources so that Scouts can explore a topic of interest.

Merit Badge University is an advancement opportunity open to Scouts in troops, crews or ships. A Scout has the opportunity to work on requirements for several merit badges. These are not give-away merit badges, and this is not a merit badge factory. Each Scout is expected to fulfill all the requirements by reading the merit badge book ahead of time, attending classes and doing prerequisites. Scouts are expected to participate fully during the class in order to receive full credit for the requirements completed.

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