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Sam Houston Area Council Hurricane Ike Recovery and Scouting Delivery Efforts The Sam Houston Area Council prays and hopes that your family faired well during Hurricane Ike. It is during challenging times such as these that all of us in Scouting are reminded of the importance of the values represented by the Scout Motto, �Be Prepared� and the Scout Slogan � �Do a Good Turn Daily.� The Sam Houston Area Council is striving to support the community with recovery efforts, recovering from the hurricane itself and continuing to deliver Scouting within our 16 � county service area. Your generous contribution to assist the Sam Houston Area Council recover from Hurricane Ike and to help deliver Scouting in our communities is greatly appreciated and vital. Hurricane Ike Recovery Donation Form

Strake and Bovay Ike Update Camp Strake and Bovay Scout Ranch were certainly affected by Hurricane Ike. Although, we have had to cancel a few activities that were to occur this weekend at Camp Strake, we are preparing to have the camps reopen for operations starting September 26. Please click "Full Story" to see the status of major council activities scheduled at these two camps.

The Boy Scouts of America has designed a new Scout uniform for the Centennial. This new uniform is designed with activities and camping in mind, using high-tech materials that dry fast and wick away moisture.

New Strategic Plan- Just as a Scout uses a map and compass to find his way, the 2008 � 2012 Strategic Plan of the Sam Houston Area Council will serve as our map and compass. The plan was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors on June 23, 2008. Click the link below to learn more.

The Value of Scouting- Click the link below to learn more about Scouting's positive impact (updated 8/27/08)

Attention leaders and Commissioners! Council Commissioner, Stan Stanley and his team, are providing a helpful tool- "Square Knot Notes" that includes many helpful ideas. The team also produces the Commissioner's Corner. (Updated 10/3/2008) The October edition is now available.

Qui�nes Somos? Vale la pena!

We encourage all Eagle Scouts to go to our new web site to read more about the Gathering of Eagles event and learn how to get more involved.

Help the Council improve our services by participating in a Scout Service Center Survey.



To All Cub Scout Leaders and Cub Scout Parents You are invited to Akela's Trail November 1, 2008 more... Despite some setbacks related to hurricane Ike, the fall recruiting campaign is in full swing through October. Scout leaders have access to exciting new resources to help with this year's campaign. Click the link below to read more. more... Want to Join or Know More? Click here. View Scouting promotional videos here �Habla Espa�ol? De click aqu� comprenda mas y busca un video more...