On the Calendar

• Council Annual Recognition Banquet, March 28, 2019
• Wood Badge 129, March 29-31 & April 12-14
• Commissioner Staff / District Committee Meetings, Tuesday April 2, 2019,
• Powderhorn, April 5-7 and April 12-14, 2019
• Oak Leaf Junior Leadership Training, Saturday April 6-7, 2019 at Camp Wisdom
• Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills, April 6-7, 2019
• BALOO Training, April 6-7, 2019
• Roundtables, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA & Venturing FUMC, 7:00 Thursday May 9, 2019
• Twilight Camp, Cub Scouts, June 3-7, 2019
• District Calendar, All district events found here.

Circle Ten Council Annual Recognition Banquet – March 28, 2019

Everyone should be aware of the Circle Ten Council Annual Recognition Banquet occurring on March 28th at the Plano Event Center by now. Registration on CampMaster has closed. Tickets will be $60 at the door the day of the event.

We look forward to celebrating the Bobby B. Lyle 2018 Class of Eagle Scouts, 24 deserving Silver Beavers, and many other deserving Scouts and Scouters for their efforts and dedication. More information and a flier here.

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills April 6-7, 2019

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills training is a companion course to Scoutmaster/Assistant Specific. This is a hands-on campout where you participate as your scout would in the actual planning and execution of a scout campout while advancing towards the rank of First Class. You will learn by doing at the direction of our experienced leadership team. Expect to learn a lot while having a very enjoyable experience. Advance registration and preparation is required. More information and signup

Oak Leaf – April 6-7, 2019

Oak Leaf is a junior leader experience designed to supplement Troop level training and prepare Scouts for NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training).

It is for Scouts USA, boys, First Class Rank or above who will be serving in a leadership capacity within their Troop. Minimum age is 12 years old at time of course. The course will be held at Camp Wisdom. More information and registration.

BALOO Training, April 6-7, 2019

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation training is an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program. BSA’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience. Participants will camp overnight and learn by doing. More information and sign-up.

Twilight Camp Staff Needed, June 3-7, 2019

Twilight Camp needs your help!!! Unlike resident camps, Twilight Camp relies on volunteers to staff the camp. Camp has three phases; set-up, camp and takedown. We need volunteers for each phase. During camp we need leaders for Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos activities. Can’t devote the whole week? We can still use your help. Sign up and let us know what days you can’t make it or what area you would like to staff. We will work to accommodate all request, but staff assignments are subject to change for camp needs. This is a great opportunity for youth service hours. Any youth Scouts BSA age (10-17) can register as Staff and will be a Junior Helper. This is a “Twilight Camp" which means that all activities occur between 4:00PM and 8:30PM. No need to take a full day off from work, most can adjust their work schedule to accommodate the activity.

Could Twilight Camp be cancelled? Without your assistance as a volunteer, it could be. To register please click the link below. Please contact Hank Voegtle at hjv3@outlook.com or 214-769-5040 if you have any questions. http://northerntrail.circleten.org/twilight-camp-2019

Twilight Camp Registration Open

Join us for a week of fun as we dive under the sea. Twilight Camp is the perfect way to start your summer time fun. Earn Cub Scout achievements, have tons of fun with your den, and meet new Scouting friends!

Only 37 days until the early bird price ends!!! May 1st at midnight (evening of April 30th) prices go from $65 to $85 for Cub Scouts. To register please click the link below.

Please contact Hank Voegtle at hjv3@outlook.com or 214-769-5040 if you have any questions. http://northerntrail.circleten.org/twilight-camp-2019

Wood Badge WB-129 March 29-31, 2019 and April 12-14, 2019

The spring Wood Badge Course, WB-129, starts this coming weekend, there is still time to sign up! Will be held at Camp Wisdom during the always beautiful Texas springtime. Come get trained and help us celebrate 100 years of Wood Badge. The course will be held over two weekends: March 29-31 and April 12-14. This is your opportunity to learn about Delivering the Promise to our youth and, just maybe, carry over some leadership skills into your workplace. As if you need any more incentive, the SPL for Wood Badge 129 is our very own District Chair, Steve Bloberger. Joe Tavares will be in the mix, as well, as a Troop Guide. George Lankford is the course director mentor. More information and sign-up process. Questions to Joe Tavares tavares.joseph@gmail.com.

Camp Cards

We are in full swing of Camp Card Sales. If your unit has still not signed up please contact our District Executive, Jorge Salazar, ASAP. Do you need more cards to sell? Additional cards can be picked up by your Unit Camp Card Chair from both the Fairview Office and Harry Hines Office from the Registration Desk. Money from the sale can also be turned in to the registration desk. If you need more cards and cannot make it out to either office, contact our Camp Card Chair, Dave Hapeman, dave.hapeman@gmail.com, or our District Executive, Jorge Salazar Jorge.Salazar@scouting.org. Don’t forget last day to turn in money and unsold cards is May 17th. More information

FBI Dallas 2019 Teen Academy

The Teen Academy is a one day overview of the FBI for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The day will begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 5:00 pm. Topics have traditionally included presentations in Counterterrorism, Cyber-Internet Safety, and Drugs in addition to demonstrations in Evidence Response Team (ERT), Crisis Negotiation, Bomb Tech program, and SWAT. The Applicant Recruiting process will be featured during the lunch break (topics subject to change). Space is limited you must apply. Read more

Philmont Trek Slots

Philmont crew needs scouts and adults for a Philmont trek, July 12-24. The adults need to be at least 18; does anyone know of a scout now in college that want to go to Philmont this summer, partial financial assistants is available. Contact Mike Reisinger, mj1234r@sbcglobal.net.

More Philmont slots: Troop 435 has a Philmont Trek going 7/6-7/18/2019 with openings. Anyone interested in joining the crew can contact Bob Burke at 214-384-2284. Rjburke1@gmail.com

Roundtable, New Schedule

To better serve district needs, Venturing, Scouting and Cub Scout Roundtables Roundtables will meet once a quarter going forward. The next roundtables for all three will be May 9th. Stay tuned for the topics to be discussed.

There was a great roundtable discussion regarding retention at the March Rountables. Thanks to all who participated and added to the discussion.

Powder Horn April 5-7, 2019 and April 12-14, 2019

Powder Horn is a High Adventure Program Resource Course - Its purpose is to expose participants to many outdoor/high adventure activities. Participants are also exposed to the resources necessary to operate a successful High Adventure Program. Continue Reading

Advanced Leadership Development Committee

Adult and youth leadership training is a priority in Circle Ten Council. Our own George Lankford is the chair of this committee. Here is a listing of some of the opportunities for leadership development: More information.

Wood Badge

Now is the time to make a New Year's resolution to get your Wood Badge Beads. This is advanced leadership training which will help you in and out of scouting. Here is a brand-new brochure which describes the program: Check out available courses here: www.circleten.org/wood-badge.

Wilderness First Aid classes for 2019

This is the 16-hour ECSI course designed by Philmont and meets the requirements for the BSA High Adventure Bases. Only the May 31-Jun 2 session has openings. Sign up today if you need this class for the coming summer camps.

Contact: Mike Reisinger, mj1234r@sbcglobal.net 972-907-8949.

Range Safety Officer Certification

If you are interested in becoming an NRA Certified Instructor or Range Safety Officer to run shooting sports, the council holds instructor courses on a regular basis. More information: c10shootingsports.org.

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John Slaughter
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