Cross Timbers District Roundtable February 2016

Round Table Agenda Welcome Prayer Opening Announcements Commissioner’s Minute Cub and Boy Scout Programs Main Feature Closing &Final Thoughts

28 Star US Flag The 28-Star Flag: This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1846. A star was added for the admission of Texas (December 29th, 1845) and was to last for only 1 year. The only President to serve under this flag was James Polk (1845-1849). 

Announcements

Talahi Chapter Meeting Monthly Third Tuesday each Month at 7:30 PM Order of the Arrow Talahi Chapter Meeting Monthly Third Tuesday each Month at 7:30 PM Elks Lodge in Arlington 601 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX6010 Contacts: Chapter Chief Advisor Anthony Gaubatz Michael Gaubatz talahiadvisor@gmail.com

Merit Badge News Charlie Oliver 817-614-7802 ceoliver@swbell.net 2015 – 2016 MB Counselor List: http://www.crosstimbersdistrict.org/f/docs/MeritBadgeCounselors.html Architecture Dentistry Fly Fishing Moviemaking Sculpture Textile Contact: Charlie Oliver 817-614-7802 ceoliver@swbell.net

July 10th-16th at WR Aquaticschool.org   Are you ready to accept the challenge?     July 10th-16th at WR Aquaticschool.org Contact: Chad Hay Chad307@att.net

Helping Scouts earn their own way! - Feb 1st – May 10th (distributed at March Round table) - $5.00 Each = $2.50 to Scout/Unit. - $$$,$$$ of dollars of discount value on each card. Contact: Karen Shuford, XT Camp Card Coach k-maw@tx.rr.com Cell 817-713-9647

Adult Training 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and have Den Chief Handbook Den Chief Training January 30th 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. First United Methodist Church of Arlington Scout Building Cost Free Register at: http://ctd.scoutsprout.com/f/docs/Training.html Adult Training 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Participants should be First Class in rank or Second Class with Scoutmaster’s approval. Participants need to complete E learning Den Chief training at http://www.scouting.org/Training/Youth/DenChiefTraining.aspx and have Den Chief Handbook

Scouting U (Westlake Campus) 1 Village Circle Roanoke, TX 76262 The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE course is to develop and improve your skills as a Trainer / Presenter. February 20, 2016 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Scouting U (Westlake Campus) 1 Village Circle Roanoke, TX 76262 Unit, District, & Council Trainers Merit Badge Counselors -- including Summer and Winter camp staff Roundtable Staff members Commissioner Staff NYLT & Wood Badge staff Troop Guides or Instructors Unit Leaders Anyone who does Presentations   The Trainer’s EDGE is also a great tool for: Lunch not provide bring your own Register at: http://www.longhorncouncil.org/event/trainers-edge/

$25.00

“Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader” Cross Timbers / LHC Training February 20 The Trainer’s EDGE   March 5 Cub Leader Specifics March 5 Scoutmaster and Asst. Specifics March 13 – 18 Twin Arrows (Co Ed course) March 18 -12 April 8-10 Wood Badge April 1-3 IOLS / OWLS April 12, 14 Texas YPT April 23 BALOO

Silver Beaver Nominations Nomination forms must be received in the Council Service Center (Hurst) by 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2016. http://www.longhorncouncil.org/general-info/silver-beaver/

Proceeds Benefit the Youth of Arlington Cost: $17.50 Great Dinner 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Proceeds Benefit the Youth of Arlington Cost: $17.50 Fun!!! with Fellow Scouters / Red Carpet Photo Op / District Slide Show Awards: Unit Leaders / Traditional / New Awards / District Award of Merit 2015 District Eagles Honored / Outstanding Eagle Project Meal registration:  Awards Nominations Extended to January 15 Find forms http://www.crosstimbersdistrict.org/f/…/DistrictBanquet.html submit to Kent Couch kent.couch@gmail.com http://www.kintera.org/autogen/home/default.asp?ievent=1151273

Facebook.com/CTDCamp Camp Directors: Chase Albert - Cjeasealbert@gmail.com Chris Gaston -chrisgaston55@yahoo.com Facebook.com/CTDCamp

Units Attending T68 T249 T376 T379 T380 T396 T520 T545 T633 T1033 T1233 T1433

CrosstimbersDistrict.org Source for District Information (on the bar) Scouting News Calendar About Us Photos Advancement Resources Round Table Information (including Power Point Slides)

Round Table Topics 2015 - 2016 March 14th– Journey to Excellence District Round Table (Cub Scout and Boy Scout) When: Second Tuesday each month @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm Where: Pantego Christian Academy, 2201 West Park Row Drive, Arlington, TX 76013 (map) Description: Please Park on the West Side of the Building March 14th– Journey to Excellence April 11th– Youth Protection Training

Round Table Announcements Please email your announcements to: hankland1@gmail.com Announcement should be sent 48 hours prior to the meeting so we can include them in our slide deck. Announcements should include, but not limited the following: -Title/Subject line -Where -When -Who -Why -Contact information – may include name, phone, email, web site. -Pictures, logos and art work are welcome Please be concise as we need to keep it to one page.

Scouter’s Training Award Ed Brown   Veterans Awards Mikel Shelton 45yrs Allen ONeil  

Congratulations on Completion of Wood Badge Marty Robbins Karen Shuford Steve Willey

And Now Our Feature Presentation Membership Presented by: Bob Watson