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Welcome to the
Texas Skies District
News Page
This Page last updated on March 10, 2008
Join Scouting
Join the Fun and Adventure of Scouting! Boys in the first through fifth grades or ages 7 - 10 years of age are invited to join in on the fun. Contact Michelle Phillips at 713-865-9101 or michelle.phillips@shac.org for more information. We can get you in contact with a Scout unit in your area! Don’t miss out on the exciting adventures. Join now!!!
SHAC Scout Fair 2008
“RACE TO SCOUTING”
Saturday, April 19 – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Reliant Arena
For more information about the 2008 Scout Fair, click Scout Fair info.
Super Salesman:
Our partner, the Grand Prix of Houston has authorized the production of a limited edition collectible “Super Salesman” patch for Scout Fair 2008. Your Scouts can earn this patch for selling their first 10 Scout Fair Value Pack. Your Scouts can earn additional prizes for selling Scout Fair Value Packs. See the official prize brochure at www.samhoustonbsa.org/scoutfair. For more information please contact Suzie Yost. 281-599-8755 , syost382@sbcglobal.net
10 Reasons to sell Scout Fair Value Packs (tickets):
1. EARN AWESOME PRIZES!
2. Earn a super salesman patch!
3. Earn your way to a 2008 SHAC summer camp or Cub Scout Resident Camp!
4. Shoot for Top Ticket Salesman recognition!
5. Help people to come see you in your unit’s booth!
6. Help your unit’s fund-raising campaign for their yearly program!
7. Help SHAC programs throughout our 16 ˝ county area!
8. An opportunity to work on your “Salesmanship” Techniques!
9. “Because IT IS FUN!”
10. Read #1 again…”EARN AWESOME PRIZES!”
Unit Participation:
Show off your unit’s talents and skills, and earn recognitions and awards at Scout Fair. Sign up now and showcase your special Scouting spirit at your very own unit’s scout fair booth! It’s easy to register your booth online at www.samhoustonbsa.org/scoutfair. Applications must be received no later than Monday, March 7, 2008. Applications received after March 7, 2008 will be assigned on a space available basis.
Yearbook Ad Sales:
Just as selling Scout Fair Packets involves Scouts in earning money for your Unit, Yearbook Ad Sales can involve your Unit’s committee and parents in generating more money. Your unit will receive a 25% commission for each Yearbook Ad is sells. Right now is the time to begin selling Yearbook Ads. All advertising copy and contracts must be in the Cockrell Scout Center by March 7, 2009. For more information, please contact Tim Gebauer at 281-492-2552 or bigkahuna@swbell.net.
Training
Don't forget about the training dates for all those new Adult Leaders. Please take advantage of the upcoming dates:
For more information, contact Lori Powell at 281-550-9943.
Roundtable
All Leaders are invited to attend this monthly training session where you can learn many great and exciting things like Pack Meeting Themes, Den Meeting Ideas, Craft Ideas, Skits, Songs, etc… Come take advantage of this great opportunity to receive the tools necessary to have a quality program for your Scouts!
Roundtable is the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Faith West Academy located at 2225 Porter Rd., Katy, TX 77493. Come join in on the fun-filled activities that take place every month. Don't miss out on the latest and greatest ideas from some of the best Roundtable Staff in the country! We hope to see you there!
For more information about Cub Scout Roundtable contact Rob Spangle at 281-858-5156 or for more information about Boy Scout Roundtable contact Paul Huttenhoff at 281-392-3394.
District Pinewood Derby
Who: Top 3 cars from each Rank (Tigers, Wolf, Bears, Web 1, Web 2) from each TSD pack.
When: Races are on Saturday, 4/12, 10 am
Where: Cinco Ranch HS, Commom Area, main entry, 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd
Registration (by pack): Online from 3/1 thru 4/10, www.texasskiesdistrict.org
Late Registration (by individual): Friday, 4/11/08, 6-8pm, Cinco Ranch HS, Saturday, April 12th, 8-9:45 am, Cinco Ranch HS
Cost: $5 per car, Pack checks must be mailed prior to 4/5, otherwise payments must be turned in Saturday morning. $8 per car at Late Registration
Weigh-In: Friday, 4/11/08, 6-8PM, Cinco Ranch HS, Saturday, 4/12/08, 8-9:45am, Cinco Ranch HS
Entry: Cars must be registered for competetion prior to 9:45am, Saturday, 4/12
Information: Greg Allen, greg@allendesign.us, 281-794-9876
District Camporee
Special thanks to Frank Aranza for a tremendous camporee!!Thanks also to all of the staff. You all make a great difference in the lives of our youth!
Webelos Woods
Special thanks to Layne Scholl and Kim Stanfield for all that they did to make the first-ever Texas Skies District Webelos Woods a major success!! Also thanks to everyone who participated. We had a great time, great camping and learning, and great fellowship. See you next year!
District Dinner
Congratulations to all of our leaders honored at the District Dinner. The 2007 District Award of Merit Recipients were Donna Coselli, Ray Farrell, and Paul Hatterman. The Robert Root Commissioner Service Award recipient was Stan Stanley. The District Family of the Year Award was presented to The Layne Scholl Family- Kim, Layne, Nathan, Elizabeth, and Sarah. The Chartered Partner of the Year was awarded to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Katy, Texas Stake. Hats off to Elizabeth Scherer for all you did in organizing and executing a fantastic recognition dinner! Special thanks to Lori Powell for all of your help with the Awards.
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