Orion 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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♦ |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting |
7 |
District committee meeting |
7 |
District commissioners meeting |
9 |
Day of Service (for packs, troops, crews, ships) |
14 |
Roundtable
Cub Scout Breakout: Advancement & Special Awards
Scouts BSA Breakout: Advancement & Special Awards / Webelos Scout to Scouts BSA Transition |
15 |
Recharter due |
15-17 |
Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day, Ordeal Induction Weekend, Winter camp setup (for troops, crews, ships, OA members) |
♦ |
Pushmobile (for Cub Scouts) |
26-31 |
National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) (for Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts) |
26-31 |
Winter Camp (for troops, crews, ships) |
January 2024
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4 |
District committee meeting / calendar planning meeting |
4 |
District Award Nominations Due (Nomination Form) |
4 |
District commissioners meeting |
6 |
Key Leader’s Conference (for district committee members) (SHAC) |
6 |
Council Recognition Event |
4 |
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11 |
Roundtable
Cub Scout Breakout: Outdoor Program / Service Projects
Scouts BSA Breakout: Merit Badge University / Outdoor Program / Service Projects |
20 |
Order the Arrow (OA) Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) Training and Lodge Banquet / chapter meeting (for OA members) |
18 |
Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year nominations due |
♦ |
District Dinner |
February 2024
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♦ |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting |
1 |
Spring Recruiting Training |
1 |
District committee meeting / finalize district calendar |
1 |
District commissioners meeting |
3/4 |
Scout Sunday/Scout Sabbath |
8 |
BSA’s birthday (1910) |
8 |
Roundtable
Cub Scout Breakout: The Games We Play - Get Your Pack Moving
Scouts BSA Breakout: Do Your Troop Meetings Need an Update? |
9-11 |
Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend |
♦ |
Merit Badge University |
16-18 |
Venturing Challenge (for crews) |
23-25 |
Full Throttle (for troops, crews and ships) |
March 2024
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♦ |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting |
7 |
District committee meeting |
7 |
District commissioners meeting |
14 |
Roundtable
Cub Scout Breakout: Annual Planning / Budgeting
Scouts BSA Breakout: Camporee Planning / Annual Planning / Budgeting |
♦ |
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) |
♦ |
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) |
April 2024
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4 |
District commissioners meeting |
4 |
District committee meeting |
11 |
Roundtable (2nd Thursday this month)
Cub Scout Breakout: That's a Wrap - Summer Time Fun
Scouts BSA Breakout: Camporee Planning / Summer Time Planning |
11 |
SHAC’s birthday! |
♦ |
Camporee |
13 |
University of Scouting training (SHAC) |
19 |
Council Coordinated (for district committee members) (SHAC) |
21-23 |
Order of the Arrow: Spring Fellowship / chapter meeting |
26-28 |
Full Throttle (for troops, crews) (SHAC) |
May 2024
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♦ |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting |
2 |
District commissioners meeting |
2 |
District committee meeting |
9 |
Roundtable / Program Preview
Cub Scout Breakout: Adult Leader Training - Beyond YPT, BALOO, Wood Badge, etc.
Scouts BSA Breakout: Camporee Recap / Adult Leader Training - Beyond YPT, IOLS, Wood Badge, etc. |
17-19 |
Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend |
June 2024
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♦ |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting |
6 |
District commissioners meeting |
6 |
District committee meeting |
13 |
Roundtable
Cub Scout Breakout: Make the Ask / Org Chart / Event Committees /
Scouts BSA Breakout: Make the Ask / Org Chart / Event Committees / Merit Badge Counselors |
♦ |
Cub Scout Day Camp |
|
Scouts BSA summer camp |
|
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) |
July 2024
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Scouts BSA summer camp |
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Cub Scout summer resident camp |
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Roundtable: Ice Cream Social |
7/29 - 8/3 |
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), University of Colorado, Boulder |
Orion District Roundtable
Second Thursday of the month | 7:00 pm | Church of Good Shepherd

Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at Church of Good Shepherd (715 Carrell St, Tomball, 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 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.
Orion District Committee Meetings
First Thursday of the month | 7:00 pm | Church of Good Shepherd
District Committee meetings are typically held the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at Church of Good Shepherd (715 Carrell St, Tomball, 77375). 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. 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.
Orion District Commissioner Meetings
First Thursday of the month | 8:15 pm | Church of Good Shepherd
Commissioner meetings are typically held the second Thursday of every month at 8:15 pm at Church of Good Shepherd (715 Carrell St, Tomball, 77375). 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.
Orion Chapter Meetings
Second Thursday of the month | 7:00 pm | The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
OA chapter meetings are typically held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd (715 E. Carrell Street, Tomball). Chapter 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.
District Calendar Updates
For the latest version of the district calendar, visit shacbsa.org/orion.